Toshiba teli BC Series User manual

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BC Series
CMOS Camera
Instruction Manual
Model
Mono Camera : BC302LMG / BC505LMG
Color Camera : BC505LMCG / BC505LMCF
Information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice.
Standard name might be trade mark of each company.
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Before using this CMOS camera, Please read through this instruction
manual carefully in order to use this product correctly and safely.
After reading, keep this instruction manual handy so that you can refer to,
whenever you need it.

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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 3
General Handing ......................................................................................................................... 4
CASES FOR INDEMNITY (LIMITED WARRANTY) .................................................................. 6
RESTRICTION FOR USE .......................................................................................................... 7
Notes on using this product ........................................................................................................ 8
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 13
Overview ................................................................................................................................... 13
Features .................................................................................................................................... 13
Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 15
Connection ................................................................................................................................ 16
Connector Pin Assignment ....................................................................................................... 17
Outline Drawing ........................................................................................................................ 19
General Specifications .............................................................................................................. 20
I/O Specification ........................................................................................................................ 23
Timing Specification.................................................................................................................. 25
Typical Spectral Response ....................................................................................................... 27
Operating Ambient Conditions ................................................................................................. 28
Command Commnucation Protocol ................................................................................................. 29
Legacy Protocol ........................................................................................................................ 30
GenCP ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Register Map .................................................................................................................................... 33
IIDC2 Address .......................................................................................................................... 33
GenCP Address ........................................................................................................................ 37
Legacy Address ........................................................................................................................ 38
Functions .......................................................................................................................................... 40
TransportLayerControl .............................................................................................................. 42
DeviceControl ........................................................................................................................... 43
Scalable .................................................................................................................................... 45
Binning ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Decimation ................................................................................................................................ 47
Reverse ..................................................................................................................................... 48
PixelFormat ............................................................................................................................... 49
TestPattern ............................................................................................................................... 50
AcquisitionControl ..................................................................................................................... 51
TriggerControl ........................................................................................................................... 51
ExposureTimeControl ............................................................................................................... 54
DigitalIOControl ........................................................................................................................ 55
TimerControl ............................................................................................................................. 56
Gain .......................................................................................................................................... 57
BlackLevel................................................................................................................................. 58
Gamma ..................................................................................................................................... 58

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Sharpness ................................................................................................................................. 59
BalanceRatio ............................................................................................................................ 59
ALCControl ............................................................................................................................... 61
LUTControl................................................................................................................................ 63
SequentialShutterControl ......................................................................................................... 64
DPCControl ............................................................................................................................... 65
UserSetControl ......................................................................................................................... 66
Status / Expanded status .......................................................................................................... 67
Baudrate ................................................................................................................................... 67
Warranty rules .................................................................................................................................. 68
Repair ............................................................................................................................................... 69

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Safety Precautions
Before using this product, read these safety precautions carefully. Important information is shown in this
Instruction Manual to protect users from bodily injuries and property damages, and to enable them to use the
product safely and correctly.
Please be sure to thoroughly understand the meanings of the following signs and symbols before reading
the main text that follow, and observe the instructions given herein.
[Definition of Safety Signs]
Notes *1:“Serious injury” refers to cases of loss of eyesight, wounds, burns (high or low temperature),
electric shock, broken bones, poisoning, etc., which leave after-effects or which require
hospitalization or a long period of outpatient treatment of cure.
*2: "Light to moderate injuries" refers to injuries, burns, electric shock etc. that do not require
hospitalization or long-term treatment.
*3: "Property damage" refers to cases of extensive damage involving damage to buildings,
equipment, farm animals, pet animals and other belongings.
[Explanation of Safety Symbols]
Safety Signs
Description
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in death or serious
injury (*1) in the event of improper handling.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in light to moderate
injuries (*2) or only in property damage (*3)in the event of improper handling.
Safety Symbols
Description
PROHIBITED
This sign indicates PROHIBITION (Do not).
The content of prohibition is shown by a picture or words beside the symbol.
MANDATORY
This sign indicates MANDATORY ACTION (You are required to do).
The content of action is shown by a picture or words beside the symbol.

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General Handing
WARNING
 Stop operation immediately when any abnormality or defect occurs.
If abnormal conditions are present, such as smoke, a burning smell, ingress of water or
foreign matter, or if the equipment is dropped or malfunctions, fire or electric shock may
result.
Be always sure to disconnect the power cable from the wall socket at once and contact
your dealer.
Unplug
 Do not use the equipment in locations subject to water splashes.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
Do not get wet
 Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the equipment.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
For internal repair, inspection, or cleaning, contact your sales representative.
Never pull apart
 Do not place anything on the equipment.
If metallic objects, liquid, or other foreign matter enters the equipment, fire or electric
shock may result.
Avoid
 Do not install the equipment in an unstable or inclined location or locations
subject to vibration or impact.
Otherwise, the equipment may topple over and cause personal injury.
Avoid
 During an electrical storm, do not touch the power cable and the connection
cable.
Otherwise, an electric shock may result.
Do not touch
Instruction
 Use the specified voltage.
Use of an unspecified voltage may result in fire or electric shock.
 Do not be handled roughly, damaged, fabricated, bent forcefully, pulled, twisted,
bundled, placed under heavy objects or heated the power cable and the
connection cable.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
Avoid

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CAUTION
 Observe the following when installing the equipment:
·Do not cover the equipment with a cloth, etc.
·Do not place the equipment in a narrow location where heat is likely to accumulate.
Otherwise, heat will accumulate inside the equipment, possibly resulting in a fire.
Instruction
 Do not place the equipment in locations subject to high moisture, oil fumes,
steam, or dust.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
Avoid
 Do not install the equipment in locations exposed to direct sunlight or humidity.
Otherwise, the internal temperature of the equipment will rise, which may cause a fire.
Avoid
 Use only specified the power cable and the connection cables.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
Instruction
 Do not give strong impact against the equipment.
It may cause the trouble.
Avoid
 When performing connection, turn off power.
When connecting the power cable and the connection cable, turn off the equipment
power.
Otherwise, fire or electric shock may result.
Instruction
 Do not expose its camera head to any intensive light (such as direct sunlight).
Otherwise, its inner image pickup device might get damaged.
Avoid
 Avoid short-circuiting signal output.
Otherwise, a malfunction may occur.
Avoid
 Avoid giving a strong shock against the camera body.
It might cause a breakdown or damage. If your camera is used in a system where its
camera connector is subjected to strong repetitive shocks, its camera connector is
possible to break down. If you intend to use your camera in such a situation, if possible,
bundle and fix a camera cable in the place near the camera, and do not transmit a
shock to the camera connector.
Avoid
 Contact your sales representative to request periodic inspection and cleaning
(every approx five years).
Accumulation of dust inside the equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
For inspection and cleaning costs, contact your sales representative.
Instruction

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CASES FOR INDEMNITY (LIMITED WARRANTY)
We shall be exempted from taking responsibility and held harmless for damage or losses incurred by the
user in the following cases.
● In the case damage or losses are caused by natural disasters, such as an earthquake and thunder, fire, or
other acts of God, acts by a third party, deliberate or accidental misuse by the user, or use under extreme
operating conditions.
● In the case of indirect, additional, consequential damages (loss of business interests, suspension of
business activities) are incurred as result of malfunction or non-function of the equipment, we shall be
exempted from responsibility for such damages.
● In the case damage or losses are caused by failure to observe the information contained in the
instructions in this instruction manual and specifications.
● In the case damage or losses are caused by use contrary to the instructions in this instruction manual and
specifications.
● In the case damage or losses are caused by malfunction or other problems resulting from unintended use
of equipment or software etc. that are not specified.
● In the case damage or losses are caused by repair or modification conducted by the customer or any
unauthorized third party (such as an unauthorized service representative).
● Expenses we bear on this product shall be limited to the individual price of the product.
● The item that is not described in specifications of this product is out of the guarantee.
● The case of damages or losses which are caused by incorrect connection of the cable is out of the
guarantee.

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RESTRICTION FOR USE
● Should the equipment be used in the following conditions or environments, give consideration to safety
measures and inform us of such usage:
1. Use of the equipment in the conditions or environment contrary to those specified, or use outdoors.
2. Use of the equipment in applications expected to cause potential hazard to people or property, which
require special safety measures to be adopted.
● This product can be used under diverse operating conditions. Determination of applicability of equipment or
devices concerned shall be determined after analysis or testing as necessary by the designer of such
equipment or devices, or personnel related to the specifications. Such designer or personnel shall assure
the performance and safety of the equipment or devices.
● This product is not designed or manufactured to be used for control of equipment directly concerned with
human life (*1) or equipment relating to maintenance of public services/functions involving factors of safety
(*2). Therefore, the product shall not be used for such applications.
(*1): Equipment directly concerned with human life refers to.
- Medical equipment such as life-support systems, equipment for operating theaters.
- Exhaust control equipment for exhaust gases such as toxic fumes or smoke.
- Equipment mandatory to be installed by various laws and regulations such as the Fire Act or Building
Standard Law
- Equipment related to the above
(*2): Equipment relating to maintenance of public services/functions involving factors of safety refers to.
- Traffic control systems for air transportation, railways, roads, or marine transportation
- Equipment for nuclear power generation
- Equipment related to the above

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Notes on using this product
● Handle carefully
Do not drop the equipment or allow it to be subject to strong impact or vibration, as such action may cause
malfunctions. Further, do not damage the connection cable, since this may cause wire breakage.
● Environmental operating conditions
Do not use the product in locations where the ambient temperature or humidity exceeds the specifications.
Otherwise, image quality may be degraded or internal components may be adversely affected. In particular,
do not use the product in areas exposed to direct sunlight. Moreover, during shooting under high
temperatures, vertical stripes or white spots (noise) may be produced, depending on the subject or camera
conditions (such as increased gain). However, such phenomena are not malfunctions.
● Check a combination with the lens
Depending on the lens and lighting you use, an image is reflected as a ghost in the imaging area. However,
this is not because of a fault of the camera.
In addition, depending on the lens you use, the performance of the camera may not be brought out fully due
to deterioration in resolution and brightness in the peripheral area, aberration and others.
Be sure to check a combination with the camera by using the lens and lightning you actually use.
When installing a lens in the camera, make sure carefully that it is not tilted.
In addition, use a mounting screw free from defects and dirt. Otherwise, the camera may be unable to be
removed.
Install a next lens; its dimension of protrusion from bottom of the screw is equal to or less than 7.9mm. If a
lens does not stand to this condition, it might not be installed to this camera.
10mm or less
C-mount lens
Bottom of
the screw
7.9mm or less
● Mounting to pedestal
When mounting this product to a pedestal, make sure carefully that lens doesn’t touch with the pedestal.

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● Do not expose the camera's image-pickup-plane to sunlight or other intense light directly
Its inner CMOS sensor might be damaged.
● Occurrence of moiré
If you shoot thin stripe patterns, moiré patterns (interference fringes) may appear. This is not a malfunction.
● Occurrence of noise on the screen
If an intense magnetic or electromagnetic field is generated near the camera or connection cable, noise may
be generated on the screen. If this occurs, move the camera or the cable.
● Handling of the protective cap
If the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the image pickup surface.
● If the equipment is not to be used for a long duration
Turn off power to the camera for safety.
● Maintenance
Turn off power to the equipment and wipe it with a dry cloth.
If it becomes severely contaminated, gently wipe the affected areas with a soft cloth dampened with diluted
neutral detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemicals because such chemicals may
damage or discolor the paint and indications.
If the image pickup surface becomes dusty, contaminated, or scratched, consult your sales representative.

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● Disposal
When disposing of the camera, it may be necessary to disassemble it into separate parts, in accordance
with the laws and regulations of your country and/or municipality concerning environmental contamination.
This product is marked this symbol to subject to EU Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
directive.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact
your supplier where you purchased the product.
“This symbol is applicable for EU member states only”
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be require to correct the interference at his own expense.

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[Phenomena specific to CMOS sensor]
 Defective pixels
A CMOS image sensor is composed of photo sensor pixels in a square grid array. Due to
the characteristics of CMOS image sensors, over- or under-driving of the pixels results in
temporary white or black areas (as if these are noises) appearing on the screen. This
phenomenon, which is not a defect is exacerbated under higher temperatures and long
exposure time.
 Image shading
The brightness of the upper part of the screen may be different from that of the lower part. Note
that this is a characteristic of a CMOS image sensor and is not a fault.

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环保使用期限标识，是根据电子信息产品污染控制管理办法以及，电子
信息产品污染控制标识要求(SJ/T11364-2014)、电子信息产品环保使用
期限通则，制定的适用于中国境内销售的电子信息产品的标识。
电子信息产品只要按照安全及使用说明内容，正常使用情况下，从生产
月期算起，在此期限内，产品中含有的有毒有害物质不致发生外泄或突
变，不致对环境造成严重污染或对其人身、财产造成严重损害。
产品正常使用后，要废弃在环保使用年限内或者刚到年限的产品时，请
根据国家标准采取适当的方法进行处置。
另外，此期限不同于质量/功能的保证期限。
The Mark and Information are applicable for People's Republic of
China only.
＜产品中有毒有害物质或元素的名称及含量＞
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅（Pb）
汞（Hg）
镉（Cd）
六价铬
（Cr(VI)）
多溴联苯
（PBB）
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE）
相机本体
×
○
○
○
○
○
本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制
○：表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在电子信息产品中有毒有害物质的
限量要求标准规定的限量要求(GB/T26572)以下
×：表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出电子信息产品中有毒有害
物质的限量要求标准规定的限量要求(GB/T26572)
This information is applicable for People's Republic of China only.
リサイクルに関する情報（包装物）
有关再利用的信息(包装物)
Information on recycling of wrapping composition
中华人民共和国
环保使用期限
ペーパーボード
纸板
Paper board
箱／箱子／Box
内部緩衝材料・袋
内部缓冲材料·袋
Internal buffer materials・Bag
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Specifications
Overview
This BC series is an integrated-(one-body)-type camera that adopts a global shutter CMOS sensor.
BC302LM (3M 1/1.8 type, monochrome), BC505LM (5M 2/3 type, monochrome).
Suffix [G] is attached to the monochrome models, suffix [CG] or [CF] are attached to the color models.
Features
● High frame rate and high resolution
Supporting high frame rate, BC302LMG 56fps, BC505LMG / BC505LMCG / BC505LMCF, 36fps.
● Global shutter
As it employs a global electronic shutter similar to a CCD image sensor, clear images of even fast-moving
object are obtainable with less blur.
●Camera Link interface (power supply type)
By using a Camera Link-capable frame grabber board to which power can be supplied, high-speed transfer
of captured images to a PC as well as various types of camera control from the PC are allowed. Power can
also be supplied to the camera with only one cable.
● Random Trigger Shutter
The Random Trigger Shutter function provides images in any timing by input of an external trigger signal.
Trigger control from PC is available as well.
● Scalable
Selectable video output area. This mode achieves higher frame rate by reducing vertical output area. And
reduces occupied data rate of Gigabit Ethernet by reducing horizontal output area.
● Binning mode
In this mode, pixel data is combined by vertical and horizontal.

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● Decimation mode
Camera reads all effective areas at high speed by skipping lines.
(Decimation mode is supported only in color models)
●Color processing
Color models have built in color processing. The white balance function also works in Bayer output.
● IR-cut filter
Build-in IR-cut filter models are optional for color models.
Suffix [F] is attached to the model name of built-in IR-cut filter model. (e.g. BC505LMCF)
* Suffix [F] is not shown in the common part of specifications.
● Compact and lightweight
This camera is compact and lightweight; it is easy to integrate into industrial equipment.
● EU RoHS & Chinese ROHS

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Configuration
The system configuration of this camera series is as follows;
This camera does not include any accessories. Please prepare other equipments separately.
● Camera: This product. (BC series)
● Camera mounting kit CPT8560 (*1): To fix a camera to a tripod; attach this to the bottom of the
camera.
*1: Optional part. Contact your dealer / distributor for details of option units.

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Connection
BC302LMG/BC505LMG/BC505LMC
Power-over Camera Link Cable
Frame Grabber Board complied with PoCL
PC etc.
DC +12V

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Connector Pin Assignment
Please confirm the power supply of the camera cuts when the connector is connected or pulls out. It causes
the breakdown etc.
(1) Video output/controlling/power supply connector: (Camera Link Base Configuration) CAMERA LINK
Connector model: HDR-EC26FYTG2+ (Manufactured by Honda Connectors)
Pin No.
I/O
信号名
Pin No.
I/O
信号名
1
-
DC+12V（PoCL）
14
-
GND
2
O
X0-
15
O
X0+
3
O
X1-
16
O
X1+
4
O
X2-
17
O
X2+
5
O
X CLK-
18
O
X CLK+
6
O
X3-
19
O
X3+
7
I
Ser TC+
20
I
Ser TC-
8
O
Ser TFG-
21
O
Ser TFG+
9
I
CC1- (TRIG)
22
I
CC1+ (TRIG)
10
I
CC2+
23
I
CC2-
11
I
CC3-
24
I
CC3+
12
I
CC4+
25
I
CC4-
13
-
GND
26
-
DC+12V（PoCL）
*CC2+, CC2-, CC3+, CC3-, CC4+ and CC4- are not used.
Bit assignment of camera output
*The port assignment is based on CamraLink standard.
Port / Bit
8bit
10bit
12bit
Port / Bit
8bit
10bit
12bit
Port / Bit
8bit
10bit
12bit
Port A0
A[0]
A[0]
A[0]
Port B0
B[0]
A[8]
A[8]
Port C0
n/a
B[0]
B[0]
Port A1
A[1]
A[1]
A[1]
Port B1
B[1]
A[9]
A[9]
Port C1
n/a
B[1]
B[1]
Port A2
A[2]
A[2]
A[2]
Port B2
B[2]
n/a
A[10]
Port C2
n/a
B[2]
B[2]
Port A3
A[3]
A[3]
A[3]
Port B3
B[3]
n/a
A[11]
Port C3
n/a
B[3]
B[3]
Port A4
A[4]
A[4]
A[4]
Port B4
B[4]
B[8]
B[8]
Port C4
n/a
B[4]
B[4]
Port A5
A[5]
A[5]
A[5]
Port B5
B[5]
B[9]
B[9]
Port C5
n/a
B[5]
B[5]
Port A6
A[6]
A[6]
A[6]
Port B6
B[6]
n/a
B[10]
Port C6
n/a
B[6]
B[6]
Port A7
A[7]
A[7]
A[7]
Port B7
B[7]
n/a
B[11]
Port C7
n/a
B[7]
B[7]

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(2) Signal input/output connector
Connector model: HR10A-7R-6PB(73) (Manufactured by HIROSE ELECTRIC CO.)
Conformed Plug model in cable: HR10A-7P-6S(73) (Manufactured by HIROSE ELECTRIC CO.)
* This camera does not include the the conformed connector.
Pin No.
I/O
Signal
Feature
1
O
Line 4
GPIO Output
2
-
IO GND
GPIO_Ground
3
-
GND
Ground
4
I
Line 5
External Trigger Input
5
I/O
Line 6
GPIO_Input / Output
6
-
+12V
DC+12V

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Outline Drawing