Sony XCHR90 User manual

2006 Sony Corporation
XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
CCD Black-and-White
Video Camera Module
A-CKD-100-12(1)
Technical Manual
XC-HR90

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................... 3
Features.................................................................................................3
System Components ........................................................................4
Connection Diagram........................................................................4
Location and Function of Parts and Controls..........................5
Mode Setting ..................................................................10
Input/Output Specifications....................................................... 10
Mode Setting DIP Switches......................................................... 13
Video Output Modes..................................................................... 14
About the Electronic Shutter...................................................... 15
Normal Shutter................................................................................ 16
Restart/Reset.................................................................................... 19
Partial Scan Mode........................................................................... 20
External Trigger Shutter ............................................................... 22
Camera Control Command ............................................32
Overview ........................................................................................... 32
Command Specifications............................................................. 33
Specifications .................................................................35
Main Specifications........................................................................ 35
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (Typical Values) .......... 36
Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart.......................... 37
Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart................................ 39
Dimensions....................................................................................... 41

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
The XC-HR90 is a black-and-white video camera
module using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image
sensor.
Features
High image quality
The 1,300,000-pixel SXGA-compatible CCD image
sensor delivers detailed images with the equivalent of
SXGA resolution (1280 × 960 pixels). The CCD has
square pixels, eliminating the need for aspect ratio
conversion.
Various mode settings
Rear panel switches, or sending a command from the
host device (e.g., PC) allow the following mode
settings.
Gain: Fixed/Manual
Read mode (30 fps): Normal (30 fps)/Binning
(54.1fps)
Read mode (15 fps): Normal (15 fps)/Binning (30fps)
Partial scan
Synchronized input/output
75 termination
Shutter modes: Normal/Trigger shutter
Shutter speed
External synchronization
The camera module automatically detects HD
(horizontal drive) and VD (vertical drive) signals input
for external synchronization.
External sync signal output
You can output HD and VD signals from a 12-pin
connector by changing the setting of a rear panel
switch.
Electronic shutter
You can choose a shutter speed from a wide range of
image speeds (1/100 to 1/100,000 s) for the best match
to shooting conditions.
External trigger shutter function (1/4 to
1/100,000 s)
You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an external
trigger. This function is useful for shooting a fast-
moving object at a precise moment.
Partial scan
By limiting the number of effective image output lines,
you can obtain image output at high frame rates,
suitable for high-speed image processing.
Binning function
Video signals combining vertically adjacent lines can
be obtained at following frame rate.
In read mode (30 fps): 54.1 fps
In read mode (15 fps): 30 fps
Mounting holes
Mounting screw holes are provided on the reference
plane on the lower surface of the body, allowing
mounting for minimum deviation in the optical axis.
Compliant with EIAJ 12-pin connector pin
assignments
The pin arrangement adds pin assignments for trigger
pulses and WEN signals.
Overview

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Overview
XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
System Components
The XC-HR90 Video Camera Module system is comprised of the following components.
Video camera module
XC-HR90
Camera cables (not supplied)
CCXC-12P02N(2 m)
CCXC-12P05N(5 m)
CCXC-12P10N(10 m)
CCXC-12P25N(25 m)
Camera adaptor (not supplied)
DC-700/700CE
Tripod adaptor (not supplied)
VCT-55I
(Insulated type)
C-mount lens (not supplied)
(Our company does not handle the
C-mount lens for this camera.)
Connection Diagram
C-mount lens XC-HR90
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
(Conforms to EIAJ 12-pin
assignments)
Tripod adaptor
VCT-55I
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD
WEN
TRIG

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front/Top/Bottom
Lens mount (C-mount)
Auxiliary screw holes (at the top)
Reference screw holes/Tripod adaptor screw holes (at the bottom)
Lens mount (C-mount)
Attach any C-mount lens, which is suitable for
SXGA for high resolution, or other optical
equipment.
Note
The lens must not project more than 10 mm (13/32
inch) from the lens mount.
Lens mount face
10 mm (13/32 inches) or less
Auxiliary screw holes (at the top)
Reference screw holes/Tripod adaptor screw holes (at
the bottom)
These precision screw holes are for locking the
camera module. Locking the camera module using
these holes secures the optical axis alignment.
You can install the camera on a tripod. To install on
a tripod, you will need to install the VCT-55I tripod
adaptor using the reference holes on the bottom of
the camera.

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Overview
XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before making switch
settings.
VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC power/sync
input signal) connector (12-pin connector)
Connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this
connector to obtain power from the +12V DC
power supply and also to enable video signal output
from the camera module. When a sync signal
generator is connected to this connector, the camera
module is synchronized with the external sync
signals (HD/VD signals).
M GAIN (Manual Gain) control knob
If you have selected MANUAL (manual adjustment)
with DIP switch , this knob adjusts the gain.
Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switches
Shutter speed (Switches 1 to 4)
Set an appropriate shutter speed (factory setting:
OFF).
Partial scan mode switch (Switch 5)
The factory setting of this switch is partial scan
OFF.
For more information, see “Partial Scan Mode” (page 20).
Rear Panel
VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector
M Gain control knob
Shutter speed / mode setting DIP switches
Mode setting DIP switches
Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode
switches (Switches 6 to 8)
By inputting an external restart/reset signal, you
can capture the information of single screens at
arbitrary timing. By inputting an external trigger
signal, you can capture imaging information on
fast-moving objects at a precise moment in time.
The factory settings for these switches are for
normal operation.
For more information, see “Restart/Reset” (page 19) and
“External Trigger Shutter” (page 22).
Gain switch (Switch 9)
This switch selects FIX (fixed) or MANUAL
(manual adjustment) (factory setting: FIX (left
side)).
Binning mode switch (Switch 0)
Switches the video signal output mode between
binning OFF and binning ON (factory setting:
OFF).
For more information, see “Video Output Modes” (page 14).
Mode setting DIP switches
75Ω termination switch
Set this switch to the down position (OFF) when
not terminating the external sync signal. Set this
switch to the up position (ON) when
terminating the external sync signal (factory
setting).

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Overview
XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
HD/VD signal input/output switch
Set this switch to the down position when an
HD/VD signal is output from the camera
module. Set this switch to the up position when
an HD/VD signal is input from an external unit
(factory setting).
Note
Even when the switch is set to the up position,
the camera module operates in internal
synchronization mode when no external HD
signal is input. In this case, however, the camera
module will not output internal sync signals.
30 fps/15 fps switch
This switch selects the frame rate.
30 fps: Set this switch to the down position
(factory setting).
15 fps: Set this switch to the up position.
RS-232C ON/OFF switch
This switch selects whether or not you control
the camera module via the RS-232C serial
interface.
RS-232C ON: Set this switch to the up position.
RS-232C OFF: Set this switch to the down
position (factory setting).

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Overview
XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignments
Rear panel
Pin No. Camera sync output External mode (HD/VD) Restart/Reset External trigger shutter
1 Ground Ground Ground Ground
2 +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC
3 Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground)
4 Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal)
5 HD output (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground)
6 HD output (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal)
7 VD output (Signal) VD input (Signal) Reset (Signal) VD input (Signal)
8(RS-232C (Rx))1(RS-232C (Rx))1(RS-232C (Rx))1(RS-232C (Rx))1
9(RS-232C (Tx))1(RS-232C (Tx))1(RS-232C (Tx))1(RS-232C (Tx))1
10    WEN output (Signal)
11    Trigger pulse input (Signal)
12 VD output (Ground) VD input (Ground) Reset (Ground) VD input (Ground)2
1 Controlling via the RS-232C interface
2 Common ground for pins 7, 10, and 11
Factory mode settings of rear panel



Number Switch name Factory mode setting
M GAIN control knob 
Shutter speed/mode setting DIP switches All bits are OFF (left).
Mode setting DIP switches
75 termination switch ON (switch position: up)
HD/VD signal input/output switch HD/VD signal input (switch position: up)
30 fps/15 fps switch 30 fps (switch position: down)
RS-232C ON/OFF switch OFF (switch position: down)
This unit is shipped from the factory with the gain switch (DIP switch 9) being set to “FIX,” so the M GAIN control knob is
not operative unless the switch setting is changed. When the gain switch (DIP switch 9) is set to MANUAL, you can rotate
this knob to adjust gain over the range 0 to 18 dB.

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Overview
XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Camera Control Method
You can control the camera module from host device
such as a PC. The following table shows the control
functions. You can send a command corresponding to
the control items, with parameters for the desired
setting, if necessary, from the host device to control the
camera.
Control function Description
Operating mode Normal/Restart reset/trigger mode 1/ trigger
mode 2
Shutter speed Normal 30 fps mode: OFF (1/30) to
1/100000
15 fps: OFF (1/15) to 1/50000
Trigger Internal setting: OFF (the same as
above) to 1/100000
Setting by trigger pulse width
Gain 0 to +18 dB
Binning function OFF/ON
Partial Scan
function
OFF/ON The area can be divided into 16
segments.
HD/VD signal
I/O signal input
External sync signal input/Internal sync
75 termination ON/OFF
Frame rate 30 fps/15 fps
Notes
Make sure to supply power to the camera module and
confirm that the camera module is operating before
inputting a sync or trigger signal. If you input external
signals to a camera module without the power
supplied, this may cause malfunction of the camera
module.
Be sure to turn off the power of the camera before
changing the settings of the RS-232C ON/OFF switch
and the 30 fps/15 fps switch.
IMPORTANT
When you control the camera using both an external
synchronous signal and the host device (e.g., a PC), be
sure to use the camera within the specified frequency
range. If the camera receives signals in frequencies
other than the specified one, the camera cannot be
controlled.

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
External HD/VD Output
Specifications
HD
VD 4.0V
0 – 0.6V
4.0V
0 – 0.6V
The amplitude level is the typical value when
terminated with 10 kΩ. External HD and VD can be
output when you set the HD/VD signal input/output
switch of the Mode setting DIP switches to INT
(down position).
The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at
pin 6 (HD) and pin 7 (VD) of the 12-pin multi-
connector on the rear panel.
WEN Output Specifications
0 – 0.6V
4.0V
990 H (Binning OFF)
495 H (Binning ON)
The amplitude level is the typical value when
terminated with 10 kΩ. The pulse width is undefined
during partial scan mode, but WEN rising edge is
always synchronized with internal VD at the start of
image output.
It is recommended that you make a test under the
conditions you will operate the camera before actually
using it.
Input/Output
Specifications
External HD/VD Input
Specifications
Note that input outside the specified ranges can lead to
internal reset instability and malfunction of the RS-
232C communication.
However, when you input an external HD/VD phase
signal in all modes, the video out signals are output
about 1 H later than the external VD.
During normal operation (30 fps mode)
HD phase: 33.67 µ sec/37.32 µ sec (binning OFF/ON)
VD phase: 33.33 m sec/18.47 m sec (binning OFF/ON)
During normal operation (15 fps mode)
HD phase: 67.34 µ sec
VD phase: 66.66 m sec/33.33 m sec (binning OFF/ON)
continuous
During restart/reset or external trigger shutter
mode operation
HD phase: 33.67 µ sec (30 fps normal), 37.32 µ sec (30
fps binning), 67.34 µ sec (15 fps normal/
binning) continuous
VD phase: VD (reset) only timing where the HD phase
is within range shown above.
Mode Setting

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The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at
pin 10 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear
panel.
VD Input Specifications
7 H – 33 H
2.5 – 5.0 Vp-p
0 – 0.6V
Input impedance: 75 Ω or 10 kΩ or more.
Input amplitude 2.5 to 5.0 Vp-p (for both 75 Ω
termination ON and OFF).
The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at
pin 7 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
HD Input Specifications
2.0µs – 5.0µs
2.5 – 5.0Vp-p
0 – 0.6V
Input impedance: 75 Ω or 10 kΩ or more.
Input amplitude 2.5 to 5.0 Vp-p (for both 75 Ω
termination ON and OFF)
The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at
pin 6 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
Trigger Pulse Specifications
2µs – 1/4s
0 – 0.6V
2.5 – 5.0V
Input impedance: 10 kΩ or more.
The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin
11 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Mode System Diagram
Trigger Input
No trigger input
Trigger input
Internal
synchronization
Internal
synchronization
Normal (INT)
Mode 1
(Trigger non reset)
External
synchronization
External
synchronization
Normal (EXT)
Mode 1
(Trigger non reset)
Mode 2
(Trigger reset)
Restart/Reset
Mode
Function
Shutter
Normal Shutter
Trigger shutter
Normal Shutter
Trigger shutter
Trigger shutter
Not operable
Vertical
Binning
Operable
Operable
Operable
Operable
Operable
Vertical
Partial Scan
Operable
(Internal HD/VD)
Operable
(Internal HD/VD)
Operable
(External HD/VD)
Operable
(External HD/VD)
Operable
(Internal HD/VD)
Operable
(External HD/VD)
HD/VD
Sync System

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Mode Setting DIP Switches
You can set the mode using the DIP switches located on the rear of the camera.
Rear panel DIP switches
Switches 1 to 4: Selecting the shutter
speed(page 16)
Switches 5 and 0: Select the partial scan
mode(page 20)
Switches 6 to 8: Selecting the trigger
shutter mode (page 22)
Switch 0: Selecting the binning mode
(OFF/ON) (page 14)
The normal shutter cannot be used in partial scan mode. To control the exposure time in partial scan mode, set the mode to
restart/reset mode or external trigger shutter mode (controlling the trigger pulse width).

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Video Output Modes
This unit has two video signal output modes. Select the mode with the binning mode switch (DIP switch 0) on the
rear panel.
Rear panel DIP switches
Binning mode
Binning OFF
30 fps mode: Signals for each independent pixel are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/30 s (line
sequential output).
External synchronization is possible by external HD/VD
15 fps mode: Signal for each independent pixel are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/15 s (line
sequential output).
Frame image
1/30 s (990 H)
1/15 s (990 H)
Frame image Frame image
Binning ON
30 fps mode: Mixed signals for vertically adjacent pixels are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/54.1 s.
External synchronization is possible by external HD/VD.
15 fps mode: Mixed signals for vertically adjacent pixels are output from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/30 s.
Binning image Binning image Binning image Binning image Binning image
1/54.1 s (495 H)
1/30 s (495 H)

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About the Electronic Shutter
There are two shutter types: normal shutter and external trigger shutter. Select them with the DIP switches on the
rear panel.
Rear panel DIP switches
Switches 1 to 4: Selecting the shutter
speed
Switches 6 to 8: Selecting the trigger
shutter mode
For detailed information on the normal shutter, see “Normal Shutter” on page 16, and for detailed information on the trigger shutter, see
“External Trigger Shutter” on page 22.

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Normal Shutter
This mode provides continuous video output with the electronic shutter selected by switches to capture a high-
speed moving object clearly.
Rear panel DIP switches
Note
Be sure to set the switch 8 to OFF (left
side) as shown below when using the
normal shutter.
“Other modes”refers to restart/reset
mode and external trigger shutter
mode.
Normal
shutter
Other
mode

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
30 fps Mode
Normal shutter speed settings
(Unit: seconds)
The shutter will be OFF when the dip switches are set to each combination which mentioned below.

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15 fps Mode
(Unit: seconds)
Normal shutter speed settings
The shutter will be OFF when the dip switches are set to each combination which mentioned below.

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XC-HR90(GB) A-CKD-100-12(1)
Restart/Reset
Setting Restart/Reset Mode
The information on one screen can be extracted at any time by externally inputting restart/reset signals (HD/VD).
To enter this mode, set the trigger shutter switches (6 to 8) on the rear panel of the camera as shown in the figure
below.
To use restart/reset mode and partial scan mode simultaneously, set the partial scan mode switch (5) to ON (right
side).
Rear panel DIP switches
Long exposure
The Restart/Reset function extends the CCD accumulation time, resulting in highly sensitive image capture. This
function is effective when you cannot gain satisfactory sensitivity under normal operating conditions, or when you
want to observe the trail of a moving object. Extend the VD interval (T) between external VD pulses.
T
Example of input timing chart
EXT-HD
EXT-VD
Charge
accumulation
on CCD
VIDEO OUT

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Partial Scan Mode
You can increase the frame rate by setting the upper high-speed transfer (FPS) and the lower high-speed transfer
(RPS) via the RS-232C interface. When the RS-232C ON/OFF switch is set to OFF, you can set the 1/2 partial scan
mode or 1/4 partial scan mode by a combination of switch 5 and switch 10 located on the rear panel.
The image is centered as shown below.
X lines 960 lines
Notes
In trigger shutter mode, video out signals are output about 1 H later than the external VD.
In partial scan mode, image output and the WEN rising edge are always synchronized, but the WEN width
becomes undefined.
Dip switch setting Operating mode
Switch 5 Switch 10
1/2 V partial scan
1/4 V partial scan