Tamron MP3010M-EV Product manual

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Full HD Camera Module
MP3010M-EV
Technical Reference Manual
Ver. 1.00
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
TAMRON assume no responsibility for any disadvantage or damage caused by
such changes.

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REVISION HISTORY
Ver. 1.00 2022/08/19 First Edition Release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Features .....................................................................................6
2. Precautions .................................................................................7
3. Basic Functions ........................................................................... 10
3.1 VISCA Commands..................................................................... 10
Timing Chart............................................................................ 10
Turn On a MP3010M-EV (from no power supplied) ................................ 10
3.2 Zoom................................................................................... 11
3.3 Focus................................................................................... 12
3.4 Image Stabilizer...................................................................... 15
3.5 White Balance ........................................................................ 16
3.6 AE (Automatic Exposure) ........................................................... 17
AE –Full auto ........................................................................... 17
AE - Shutter priority ................................................................... 18
AE - Iris priority ........................................................................ 19
AE - Manual ............................................................................. 20
3.7 Spot Exposure ........................................................................ 21
3.8 Exposure Compensation............................................................. 22
3.9 AE Response .......................................................................... 23
3.10 Long Exposure (Slow Shutter)..................................................... 23
3.11 Slow Shutter Limit.................................................................. 24
3.12 Gain Limit Setting .................................................................. 24
3.13 Aperture Control.................................................................... 24
3.14 Back Light Compensation.......................................................... 25
3.15 Wide Dynamic Range Mode (WDR) ............................................... 25
3.16 Defog ................................................................................. 26
3.17 Noise Reduction .................................................................... 26
3.18 3D Noise Reduction................................................................. 26
3.19 Gamma............................................................................... 27

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3.20 Low-Illumination Chroma Suppress .............................................. 27
3.21 Temperature Reading Function................................................... 27
3.22 ICR (IR Cut-Removable) Mode..................................................... 28
3.23 Auto ICR Mode ...................................................................... 28
3.24 Color Gain ........................................................................... 29
3.25 Color Hue ............................................................................ 29
3.26 Effect................................................................................. 29
3.27 E-flip and Mirror .................................................................... 30
3.28 Freeze................................................................................ 30
3.29 Memory .............................................................................. 30
3.30 Register setting ..................................................................... 32
3.31 Title Display......................................................................... 35
Title Display Setting Command List ................................................. 35
3.32 Privacy Zone Masking Function ................................................... 37
Features................................................................................. 37
Privacy Zone Mask Command List ................................................... 37
Privacy Zone Mask Inquiry Command List .......................................... 38
How to use Each Command........................................................... 38
3.33 Keystone Correction ............................................................... 43
3.34 Lens Distortion Correction ........................................................ 44
3.35 Zoom Position Limit ................................................................ 45
3.36 Initial Settings, Custom Presets .................................................. 46
4. VISCA Commands......................................................................... 48
4.1 VISCA/RS-232C Commands.......................................................... 48
4.2 Overview of VISCA ................................................................... 48
4.3 VISCA Communication Specifications ............................................. 49
VISCA Packet Structure ............................................................... 49
Commands and Inquiries .............................................................. 50
Responses for commands and inquiries............................................. 50
Socket Number ......................................................................... 51

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Command Execution Cancel.......................................................... 52
4.4 VISCA Device Setting Commands................................................... 52
For VISCA Network Administration .................................................. 52
VISCA Interface Commands........................................................... 53
VISCA Interface and Inquiry .......................................................... 53
4.5 VISCA Commands/ACK Protocol.................................................... 54
4.6 VISCA Camera-Issued Messages .................................................... 54
ACK/Completion Messages............................................................ 54
Error Messages.......................................................................... 55
Network Change Message ............................................................. 55
4.7 VISCA Command List................................................................. 56
4.8 VISCA Command Setting Values.................................................... 59
5. Specification.............................................................................. 62
5.1 Specification.......................................................................... 62
5.2 Dimension and Eclipse............................................................... 63
5.3 Interface .............................................................................. 64
5.3.1 LVDS Interface Overview ...................................................... 64
5.3.2 LVDS Pin Assignment ........................................................... 65
5.3.3 LVDS Pixel Data Format........................................................ 66
5.3.4 LVDS Rx Circuit Example....................................................... 68
5.3.5 LVDS cable specification (reference) ........................................ 74
5.3.6 Synchronization Code .......................................................... 75
5.4 USB Interface ......................................................................... 76
5.4.1 USB Interface Overview........................................................ 76
5.4.2 USB Pin Assignment............................................................. 77
5.5 HDMI Interface ....................................................................... 78
5.5.1 HDMI Interface Overview ...................................................... 78
5.5.2 HDMI Pin Assignment ........................................................... 79

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1. Features
1. Small size and Light Weight High Resolution Camera
・Overall length is 59mm. Weight is about 70g. It achieved small size and light
weight.
・Because of the small size and light weight, it enables to use existing housing and
reduce space.
2. Full HD High Quality Camera
・It supports 1920 x 1080 full HD video output.
・It is available by various uses.
3. High Optics Performance
・It realizes color blur reduction and high contrast by putting TAMRON’s original
optics design and low reflection coating technologies together.

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2. Precautions
Software
Use of demonstration software developed by TAMRON or use of the software with
customer developed application software may damage hardware, the application
program or the camera module. TAMRON is not liable for any damages under these
conditions.
Operation and storage conditions
Do not shoot images that are extremely bright (e.g., light sources, the sun, etc.) for
long periods of time. Do not use or store the camera module in the following extreme
conditions:
Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature -5 ˚C to +60 ˚C (23 ˚F to 140
˚F))
Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as radio or TV
transmitters
Where it is subject to fluorescent light reflections
Where it is subject to unstable (flickering, etc.) lighting conditions
Where it is subject to strong vibration
Where it is subject to radiation from laser beams
Care of the unit
Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a commercially available blower.
Others
Please warn the top surface and a lateral board on the occasion of this plane handling
not to take excessive load. Disconnection may occur by the transformation of the
board inside and causes the trouble.
Please do not take excessive load on the sensor board which a back part has. The
sensor board is installed on a lens after adjustment precisely. When load increases,
influence may leave an optical axis gap, the sided blur, etc. in optics performance.

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In addition, an electric circuit may be injured by static electricity (ESD) (electrostatic
destruction). When handling this module, please discharge static electricity (e.g.,
touch the grounded metal) in order to prevent electrostatic destruction.
Do not apply excessive voltage. Use only the specified voltage. Otherwise, you may get
an electric shock or a fire may occur.
In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized TAMRON dealer or the store
where you purchased the product.
Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors
The following phenomena that may appear in images are specific to CMOS
(Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) image sensors. They do not indicate
malfunctions.
Rolling shutter skew
As CMOS image sensors use shutters that capture images line-by-line, there is a slight
time difference between the top and bottom of an image. As a result, images may
appear skewed if the camera module is moved.
White flecks
Although the CMOS image sensors are produced with high-precision technologies, fine
white flecks may be generated on the screen in rare cases, caused by cosmic rays, etc.
This is related to the principle of CMOS image sensors and is not a malfunction.
The white flecks especially tend to be seen in the following cases ;
When operating at a high environmental temperature
When you have raised the master gain (sensitivity)
When operating in Slow-Shutter mode
Aliasing
When fine patterns, stripes, or lines are shot, they may appear jagged or flicker.

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Phenomena Specific to Lenses
Ghosting
If a strong light source (e.g., the sun) exists near the incidence angle of the lens,
bright spots may appear in the image due to diffuse reflection within the lens.
Output Format
This module can output 1080p 60fps, 59.59fps and 50fps, 148.5MHz digital output. A
receiver must be designed to support the frequency.
Generation of heat
Do not operate the zoom continuously for more than 5 minutes, as the power
consumption increases during motor control. The generation of heat may cause a
malfunction.
For continuous zoom operation, allow enough time intervals between operations.
Also, please pay attention to the enclosure design because there is a risk of burns from
touching hot components or low-temperature burns from prolonged contact with the
human body.
Backside Seal
Do not remove the black seal on the rear of the main unit. It may affect the
performance of the product.
Rear view

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3. Basic Functions
3.1 VISCA Commands
Camera control is performed by VISCA Commands.
Timing Chart
As VISCA Command processing can only be carried out one time in a Vertical cycle, it
takes the maximum 1V cycle time for an ACK/Completion to be returned. If the
Command ACK/Completion communication time is shorter than the 1V cycle time,
then every 1V cycle can receive a Command.
VISCA commands are described in detail at Chapter 4 Command List.
Turn On a MP3010M-EV (from no power supplied)
When MP3010M-EV is turned on from no power supplied, MP3010M-EV transmits a
"Network Change" command through TxD. Because of “From No Power Supplied”,
there might be invalid data transmitted before the "Network Change" command at the
time. One terminator "FF" is added just before the "Network Change" command, so the
terminator "FF" and other previous data and packets can be detected and must be
ignored.

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3.2 Zoom
The camera module employs a 10x optical zoom and supports 16x digital zoom.
⚫Lens Specification
F value: 3.3 mm to 33.0 mm (F1.8 to F3.4)
Horizontal view of angle: 59.2 degree (wide end) to 6.7 degree (tele end)
The following are zoom modes. A VISCA Command (CAM_Zoom Command) controls the
modes.
Standard Speed Mode
Zoom moves at fixed speed.
Variable Speed Mode
There are eight levels of zoom speed that can be set by a VISCA Command.
In these standard speed mode and variable speed mode, send Stop Command to stop
the zoom operation.
Digital Zoom On/Off
After the Optical Zoom has reached its maximum level (10x), the camera switches
to Digital Zoom Mode.
Direct Zoom Position setting
Setting the zoom position enables quick movement to the designated position.
Continues Zoom position Reply
With ZoomDirect mode, or when zooming according to a preset, the camera
outputs zoom position data when Continues Zoom position Reply is set to On via a
VISCA Command (CAM_ContinuousZoomReply Command).
Users can set the Interval Time using CAM_ReplyIntervalTimeSet Command.

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3.3 Focus
Focus has the following modes, all of which can be set using VISCA Commands
(CAM_Focus Command).
⚫Auto Focus Mode
The Auto Focus (AF) function automatically adjusts the focus position to strong
contrast subject in the AF Frame. The minimum focus distance is 10mm at the optical
wide end and 800 mm at the optical tele end. The default minimum focus distance is
250mm.
- Normal AF Mode
This is the normal mode so that AF operations are always active.
- Interval AF Mode
The mode used for AF movements carried out at particular intervals. The time
intervals for AF movements and for the timing of the stops can be set in one-second
increments using the Set Time Command. The initial value for both is set to five
seconds.
- Zoom Trigger Mode
When the zoom is changed, AF starts after stopping zoom within pre-set value
(initially set at 5 seconds). After the pre-set value, even target moves, focus
operation is terminated.
⚫AF sensitivity
AF sensitivity can be set to Normal or Low with AF Sensitivity Command.
- Normal
The follow-up ability to the change of subject becomes sensitive. Please use this
mode to photograph a subject with much movement. This mode is usually most
suitable.
- Low
The stability of the focus improves. When the illumination is low, AF does not start,
even though brightness changes to some extent, and a stable image outputs.

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⚫Manual Focus Mode
Manual Focus has two modes, a Standard Speed Mode and a Variable Speed Mode.
Standard Speed Mode focuses at a fixed speed. Variable Speed Mode has eight speed
levels that can be set using a VISCA Command.
In these Standard and Variable Speed Modes, it is necessary to send Stop Command
to stop the focus lens movement.
- Direct Focus Position
The focus position can be set by using Direct Command in CAM_Focus CommandSet.
- Direct Zoom Focus Position
Both of Zoom Position and Focus Position can be set at a time by using CAM_Zoom
Focus Command.
⚫One Push Trigger Mode
When a One Push Trigger Command is sent, whole area scan is executed so that a
subject is focused. The focus lens then holds that position until the next One Push
Trigger Command or focus movement command (Standard Speed/Variable Speed) is
received.
Two types of One Push Trigger modes are available.
- Mode 1: Execute whole focus range (Near~Inf) scan. At AF mode, after scan, AF
operation continues.
- Mode 2: Scan by wobbling, execute only at MF mode.
⚫Near Limit Setting
It can be set in a range from 1000h (∞) to B000h (1.0 cm). Default setting is 8000h
(25 cm)

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⚫AF Frame Setting
Using Focus detecting area selection in VISCA register setting command can set to
focus on a specific area.
This function is used when it is difficult for the normal autofocus to focus on the
desired subject.
The AF Frame area to be focused on is specified by dividing the entire screen into 7
(vertical) x 7 (horizontal) areas.
⚫Focus Stop Position Setting
The register setting "Focus stop position" allows you to set the stop position when the
AF cannot find the focus position.
At slow speed mode (shutter time is longer than frame period) MP3010M-EV enters long
exposure mode so that the follow-up ability will be lower.
When setting this area, be sure to specify diagonal positions,
such as start point (2,2) and end point (3,2).
The default setting is (3,3)(5,5).

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3.4 Image Stabilizer
Switching On the Image Stabilizer function reduces image blurring caused by, for
example, vibration, which allows you to obtain images without much blurring.
A correction effect is possible for a vibration frequency of around 10Hz. The Image
Stabilizer function employs the digital zoom system, so the angle of view and
resolution are changed, but the sensitivity is maintained.
Hold Function of Image Stabilizer
With the Image Stabilizer function, suddenly stopping high-speed movement (pan, tilt,
etc.) of the camera produces a blur sensor counteraction that may cause image
movement. In such a case, you can use a command setting (hold) to maintain the
correction of the Image Stabilizer function. In this case the image stabilizer is off, but
there is no change in the angle of view.
Note:
The handshake correction function may not work correctly under the condition that
high-frequency vibration component exits. In such a case, set the image stabilizer
function to Off.

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3.5 White Balance
White Balance has the following modes, all of which can be set by using VISCA
Command (CAM_WB Command).
⚫Auto White Balance (AWB)
AWB has two modes, ATW1 (Narrow) and ATW2 (Wide).
ATW1 (Narrow)
This covers about 7000K to 2500K color temperature.
ATW1 is factory default setting.
ATW2 (Wide)
This covers about 10000K to 2200K color temperature.
⚫Manual WB
R gain (CAM_RGain Command) 256 steps and B gain (CAM_BGain command) 256 steps
can be set manually.
⚫Fixed Color Temperature mode
Two fixed color temperature modes:
INDOOR
Fixed color temperature for indoor use. (about 3200K)
OUTDOOR
Fixed color temperature for outdoor use. (about 5800K)
⚫One Push Trigger
After having taken the image of white paper throughout a screen, please issue One
Push Trigger Command in CAM_WB Command. White balance is calculated and
shifts to One Push WB mode.
⚫One Push WB
The One Push White Balance mode is a function to photograph a subject with a
fixed white balance mode that use generated WB data by the latest One Push
Trigger.

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3.6 AE (Automatic Exposure)
AE has the following 4 modes, all of which can be set using VISCA Command (CAM_AE
Command). A variety of AE functions are available for optimal output of subjects in
lighting conditions that range from low to high.
-Full Auto
-Shutter Priority
-Iris Priority
-Manual
The motion in each mode is as follows.
Iris
Shutter
Gain
Full Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Shutter Priority
Auto
Fix
Auto
Iris Priority
Fix
Auto
Auto
Manual
Fix
Fix
Fix
AE –Full auto
This mode can be set using Full Auto Command.
Controlling automatically Iris, Gain, and Shutter Speed.
In this mode, users can select Flicker Auto Detect On in which camera module
automatically detects electricity frequency and adjusts the shutter speed in order to
eliminate flickering (or so called banding) and Flicker Auto Detect Off in which camera
module does not detect.
Setting On/Off uses On/Off Command in CAM_FlickerAutoDetect Command. The
default setting is Off.

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AE - Shutter priority
This mode can be set using Shutter Priority Command.
The shutter speed can be set one out of 22 steps. Iris and Gain are automatically
adjusted.
Users can set a Shutter Speed with auto Iris and Gain. (1/1 to 1/10,000 sec., 16
high-speed shutter speeds plus 6 low-speed shutter speeds)
Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter speed to ;
1/100 in countries with a 50 Hz power supply frequency
1/120 in countries with a 60 Hz power supply frequency
Shutter Speed Setting:
Data
60/30 mode
50/25 mode
Data
60/30 mode
50/25 mode
15h
1/10000
1/10000
0Ah
1/180
1/180
14h
1/6000
1/6000
09h
1/120
1/120
13h
1/4000
1/4000
08h
1/100
1/100
12h
1/3000
1/3000
07h
1/90
1/75
11h
1/2000
1/2000
06h
1/60
1/50
10h
1/1500
1/1500
05h
1/30
1/25
0Fh
1/1000
1/1000
04h
1/15
1/12
0Eh
1/725
1/725
03h
1/8
1/6
0Dh
1/500
1/500
02h
1/4
1/3
0Ch
1/350
1/350
01h
1/2
1/2
0Bh
1/250
1/250
00h
1/1
1/1
Data can be set using Direct Command in CAM_Shutter Command.

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AE - Iris priority
This mode can be set using Iris Priority Command.
The iris can be set one in 16 steps between F1.8 and Close. The gain and shutter speed
are set automatically.
Iris Setting:
Data
Setting
Data
Setting
11h
F1.8
09h
F6.8
10h
F2
08h
F8
0Fh
F2.4
07h
F9.6
0Eh
F2.8
06h
F11
0Dh
F3.4
05h
F14
0Ch
F4
04h
F16
0Bh
F4.8
03h
F22
0Ah
F5.6
00h
CLOSE
Data can be set using Direct Command in CAM_Iris Command.

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AE - Manual
This mode can be set using Manual Command.
The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (16 steps) and gain (28 steps) can be set individually.
Gain Setting:
Data
Setting
Data
Setting
1Ch
+54 dB
0Dh
+24 dB
1Bh
+52 dB
0Ch
+22 dB
1Ah
+50 dB
0Bh
+20 dB
19h
+48 dB
0Ah
+18 dB
18h
+46 dB
09h
+16 dB
17h
+44 dB
08h
+14 dB
16h
+42 dB
07h
+12 dB
15h
+40 dB
06h
+10 dB
14h
+38 dB
05h
+8 dB
13h
+36 dB
04h
+6 dB
12h
+34 dB
03h
+4 dB
11h
+32 dB
02h
+2 dB
10h
+30 dB
01h
0 dB
0Fh
+28 dB
00h
0 dB
0Eh
+26 dB
Data can be set using Direct Command in CAM_Gain CommandSet.
At the same time, set Iris Data and Shutter Data together.