Uniq UC-600 User manual

UNIQ
UC-600
Progressive Scan CCD Camera
User's Manual
03-25-02

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Table of Contents
Warning .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Precautions .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 General Description ............................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Features ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Applications ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 CCD Imager Spectral Response Curve ................................................................................. 3
1.5 Camera Specifications ........................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Color Coding Diagram........................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Camera Dimension ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Camera Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Camera Functions ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 12-Pin Connector ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Mode Switches Selection ....................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Shutter Speed Dial Switch ...................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Gain Control ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.5 40-Pin Digital Output Pinout and Connector ........................................................................... 7
4. Digital Interface Timing ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Pixel Clock.............................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Line Enable ............................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Frame Enable ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Frame Enable for Vertical Binning .......................................................................................... 8
5. Camera Functional Timing .................................................................................................................. 9
5.1 Free-Run (shutter speed position 0, 60 fps) ............................................................................. 9
5.2 Free-Run (shutter speed position from1 to F).......................................................................... 9
5.3 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position 0) .................................................................... 9
5.4 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI), shutter speed position 0 ............................. 9
5.5 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position from1 to E) .................................................. 9
5.6 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS) .......................................................................... 10
5.7 Asynchronous Capture with Pulse Width Control ................................................................... 10
5.8 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS) and Pulse Width Control .................................. 10
5.9 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI) ................................................................... 10
5.10 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit and Pre-Sweep ................................................ 10
5.11 External Synchronization and Gen-lock.................................................................................. 11
5.12 Integration ............................................................................................................................. 11
6. Technical Support Information .......................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Power Supplyand Power Cable ............................................................................................. 12
6.2 Lens ........................................................................................................................................ 12
6.3 Digital Connector and Cable ................................................................................................... 12
7. Camera Malfunction .............................................................................................................................. 13
8. Technical Support Information ............................................................................................................ 14

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WARNING
TO PREVENTFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOTEXPOSE THIS CAMERAUNITTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOTATTEMPTTO REMOVE CAMERACOVER OR MODIFY THE CAMERAUNIT,
WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED.
PRECAUTIONS
Do dot attempt to disassemble, modify, or repair the camera. Contact UNIQ for help.
Do not point the camera at bright objects, such as the sun, for a long period. It maycause CCD blooming
and permanent damages.
Do not operate the camera beyond the temperature range. Avoid using the camera above 90% humidity.
Do not use unregulated power supplysource.
Do not touch CCD glass cover with fingers or anyhard objects other than professional glass cleaning
solvents.
Limited Warranty
UNIQ warrants to the original customer to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two full
years from the date of original purchase. This warrantycovers failures or damages due to defects in
material or workmanship, which occur during normal use. It does not cover damages or failures, which
result from shipment, mishandling, abuse, misuse, or modification.
AReturn Material Authorization (RMA) number is required prior to returning anyUNIQ product for repair
or replacement.
This proprietarydocument maynot be reproduced or photocopied without the consent of UNIQ. UNIQ
makes no warrantyor assumes no responsibilityfor anyerrors, which mayappear in this document.
UNIQ reserves the right to make changes without notice or obligation.
For immediate technical assistance, please call [phone] or email to [e-mail]

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1. Introduction
1.1 General Description
The UC-600 is a high frame rate, color digital CCD camera using progressive scanning interline-transfer
technologywith R, G, B primarycolor mosaic filters (Bayer arrangement). A frame grabber collects digital data
and displays color images bysoftware conversion. This color camera is useful for applications where color, high
frame rate and high speed are required. With the asynchronous capture control, high speed moving objects can
always be captured. The square pixels are especiallysuitable for processing, measuring, and analyzing tasks.
This compact and lightweight camera has user-friendlyaccess for digital and analog outputs, shutter selection,
and manyothers on the rear panel.
1.2 Features
•1/3” Progressive scan CCD imager
(R, G, B primarycolor mosaic filters)
•659 x 494 active pixels
•10-bit RS-644 (LVDS) digital output
•Analog output
•Full frame shutter (1/60 ~ 1/62,000 sec.)
•56 dB min.
•Asynchronous reset at full frame shutter
•60 Hzframe rate
•25 MHzpixel clock
•C-mount lens
1.3 Applications
UC-600 applications include machine vision, automated inspection, motion capture and analysis, medical
imaging, biomedical imaging, non-contact measurement, and other scientific and industrial applications where
color image and high frame rate are needed.
1.4 CCD Imager Spectral Response Curve

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1.5 Camera Specifications
Model
UC-600
CCD Sensor 1/3” Progressive scan interline-transfer CCD with R, G, B primarycolor mosaic
filters
Chip Size 5.84 mm x 4.94 mm
Effective Pixels (H x V) 659 x 494
Unit Cell Size (H x V) 7.4 µmx 7.4 µm
Pixel Clock 25 MHz(50 MHzfor master clock)
Frame Rate 60 fps
Sync. HD: 31.5 KHz; VD: 60.0 Hz
Digital Video Output 10-bit RS-644 (LVDS)
Analog Video Output 1 V p-p, 75ohm(BNC or 12 pin Hirose)
S/N Ratio 56 dB or better
Min. Illumination 2 lux
Gain MGC
Gamma 1.0
Electronic Shutter 1/60 ~ 1/62,000 selectable
Lens Mount C-Mount
Operating Temperature -10 °C ∼+50 °C
Power Requirement 12V DC, 250 mA, 3.0 W
Dimension 50mm x 39mm x 83mm
Ext. Sync. Internal/External Auto Switch
Asynchronous Reset Standard
Long Term Integration 1/62,000 sec. ~ 2 sec. (user control)
Weight 200 g
1.6 Color Coding Diagram 1.7 Camera Dimension
The bottomleft pixel is the first
signal output

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2. Camera Setup
A basic camera and frame grabber systemsetup, as shown in Figure 1 below, requires a UC-600 camera, a
standard C-mount lens, a PS-12C power supplyor equivalent, a PC systemand a VGA monitor, a frame grabber,
and an external trigger device ifnecessary.
Figure 1 Camera and Frame Grabber SystemSetup
3. Camera Functions
3.1 12-Pin Connector
The 12-pin Hirose connector is located on the rear
panel ofthe camera. All ground signals on pin 1, 3,
5, and are common grounds. Although +12 V DC
input is recommended for pin 2, this camera should
withstand +12 V ±1V input voltage. Make sure to
set the NM/AM switch to NM position for external HD
and VD locking. For HD (pin 6) and VD (pin 7)
inputs, TTL signals are required (see section 5.9 for
details). All pin 9, 10, and 12 are not connected
(N/C) or reserved for special options.
For asynchronous capture (VINT) applications, refer
to section 5 for details. Figure 2 belowshows a top
viewofthe 12-pin Hirose connector.
Pin No. Description
1GND
2+12V DC input
3GND
4Video
5GND
6External HD
7External VD/VINT
8GND
9N/C
10 N/C
11 Integration control
12 N/C
Figure 2 12-Pin Hirose Connector

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3.2 Mode Switches Selection
Designation:
All mode switch details in figure 4 will be described in section 5.
NP-Standard speed
DS-Double speed
NR-Normal readout
RI-Readout inhabit
NP-No Pre-sweep
PS-Pre-sweep
NM-Normal mode
AM-Asynchronous Mode
Figure 3 Mode switches
3.3 Shutter Speed Dial
Switch
Shutter speed dial switch is
located on the rear panel and
there are 16 different positions.
There are four different shutter
speed selections.
Figure 4 Shutter Speed Dial Switch
Position
No. Shutter Speed (NMMode) Asynchronous Capture (sec.)
(AMMode)
01/60 1/60
11/125 1/250
21/250 1/500
31/500 1/1000
41/1000 1/2000
51/2000 1/4000
61/4000 1/5000
71/5000 1/6000
81/6000 1/8000
91/8000 1/10000
A1/10000 1/12000
B1/12500 1/15000
C1/15000 1/20000
D1/20000 1/31000
E1/31000 1/62000
F1/62000 Pulse Width Control
3.4 Gain Control (AGC/MGC)
Manual gain control (MGC)
MGC is standard factorysetting on this camera. The
manual gain control can be adjusted from9dB to
18dB onlydue to the factorydefault setting ofAGC.
Adjusting the gain potentiometer located on rear
panel, in figure 6, will change the gain value.
Automatic gain control (AGC):
Although AGC setting is not available as standard
feature, contact the factoryfor AGC customoption.
Note: 38dB gain can be obtained through custom
order.
Figure 5. AGC Control Characteristics
Figure 6. Gain potentiometer switch

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3.5 40-Pin Digital Output Pinout and Connector
PIN SIGNAL I/O NOTEPIN SIGNAL I/O NOTE
1+12VIN/OUTI/O 21 RESERVED
2GND 22 RESERVED
3CLK+ ORS644/LVDS 23 HD ITTL
4CLK- ORS644/LVDS 24 GND
5FEN+ ORS644/LVDS 25 VD / VINTITTL
6FEN- ORS644/LVDS 26 RESERVED
7LEN+ ORS644/LVDS 27 INTITTL
8LEN- ORS644/LVDS 28 RESERVED
9DATA0+ ORS644/LVDS 29 DATA1+ ORS644/LVDS
10 DATA0- ORS644/LVDS 30 DATA1- ORS644/LVDS
11 DATA2+ ORS644/LVDS 31 DATA3+ ORS644/LVDS
12 DATA2- ORS644/LVDS 32 DATA3- ORS644/LVDS
13 DATA4+ ORS644/LVDS 33 DATA5+ ORS644/LVDS
14 DATA4- ORS644/LVDS 34 DATA5- ORS644/LVDS
15 DATA6+ ORS644/LVDS 35 DATA7+ ORS644/LVDS
16 DATA6- ORS644/LVDS 36 DATA7- ORS644/LVDS
17 DATA8+ ORS644/LVDS 37 DATA9+ ORS644/LVDS
18 DATA8- ORS644/LVDS 38 DATA9- ORS644/LVDS
19 RESERVED 39 RESERVED
20 RESERVED 40 RESERVED
Note:
1. DATA9+/- is most significant bits.
2. DATA0+/- is least significant bits.
Pin #1 (+12VIN/OUT) of 40-pin digital connector is
always connected to pin #2 (+12V) of 12-pin Hirose
connector. If 12V power is provided from12-pin
connector, pin #1 of the 40 pin connector will act as a
+12V output.
Figure 7. 40 pin digital connector

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4. Digital Interface Timing
4.1 Pixel Clock
4.2 Line Enable
4.3 Frame Enable
Note:
1. Pixel clock= 25MHz
2. 1 N = 40 nsec.
3. 1 H = 793 N

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5. Camera Functional Timing
5.1Free Run (shutter speed position 0, 60 fps)
Mode switch setting: NS, NR, NP, NM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0
5.2Free Run (shutter speed position from 1 to F)
Mode switch setting: NS, NR, NP, NM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0 to F
5.3 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position 0)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0
5.4 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI), shutter speed position 0
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, RI, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 0
5.5 Asynchronous Capture (shutter speed position from 1 to E)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E

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5.6 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, PS, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E
5.7 Asynchronous Capture with Pulse Width Control
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: F
5.8 Asynchronous Capture with Pre-Sweep (PS) and Pulse Width Control
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, NR, PS, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: F
5.9 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit (RI)
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, RI, NP, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E
5.10 Asynchronous Capture with Readout Inhibit and Pre-Sweep
Mode switch setting: NS or DS, RI, PS, AM
Shutter speed dial setting: 1 to E

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5.11 External Synchronization and Gen-lock
The UP-600 camera automaticallylocks to the external sync source. The external sync source must match the
camera HD and VD specification, which are 31.49KHzand 59.97Hzrespectively. Both external HD and VD are
TTL level signals.
a) HD
H: 2.5V to 5V
L: 0V or GND
Pulse width: 5-50% dutycycle, see figure 8 shown below.
330 ΩTermination
b) VD
H: 2.5V to 5V
L: 0V or GND
Pulse width: 0.5-50% dutycycles
330 ΩTermination
Figure 8. External Synchronization and Gen-lockTiming
5.12 Integration
The UP-600 camera can be integrated up to 2 seconds without severe noise or darkcurrent effect. To start
integration, pin #11 (same as pin #27 of40-pin digital connector) ofthe 12-pin connector must be connected to
GND or 0V. The integrated video will be shifted out following the next vertical drive after pin #11 goes backto
high or 5V level, as shown in figure 9 below. Ifa frame grabber does not capture the immediate frame or
integrated video, the normal video (before the integration) will displayagain on the monitor.
Figure 9. Integration Control Timing

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6. Camera accessories
6.1 Power Supplyand Power Cable
12 V DC regulated power supplywith 1Acurrent output or better is recommended. This camera uses Hirose 12-pin
connector for power source. The matting cable plug connector can be purchased through distributors or UNIQ and the Hirose
part number is HR10A10P12S. UNIQ provides power supplies and power cables as "one stop shopping"for customers.
Alternatively, the power supplies and power cables can be purchased through power supplyand cable vendors. Contact
UNIQ for vendor list.
6.2 Lens
C-mount lens is the standard lens for UC-600 camera. There are a varietyofC-mount lenses in the market that
works with UC-600 camera. Make sure the qualityand specification ofthe lens match the camera's application.
Some ofthe most popular lenses in the market, such as Cosmicar, Fujinon, Rodenstock, and Schneider, are
recommended.
6.3 Digital Connector and Cable
UC-600 utilizes high quality, subminiature D-sub connectors and veryflexible twisted paired, overall shielded
cable for interfacing UC-600 digital camera and frame grabbers. Lists ofUC-600 camera and various frame
grabbers cable pinout are available. UNIQ also stocks all customcables for customer's conveniences. Contact
us for more details.
The mating cable plug connector and backshell kits can be obtained throughAMP.
AMP: 749111-3 cable plug connector with covers.
AMP: 749192-1 backshell kits with latches.

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7. Camera Malfunction
WARNING: DO NOTATTEMPTTO OPEN THE CAMERAHOUSING IN ANY CASE WITHOUTCONSENTING
THE FACTORY.
Camera malfunction rarelyhappens. In case camera malfunctions, the following troubleshooting procedures
would help to minimize the problem; it definitelyhelps the user to find out the actual problemand maysave a trip
for sending the camera backto the factory.
a) First ofall, unplug the power supplyand disconnect the 12-pin Hirose power connector and anyattached
cable(s) fromthe camera unit. Make sure there is nothing connected to the camera at this time.
b) Close all necessaryframe grabber software files on the computer.
c) Checkthe 12V DC power supplyat the 12-pin connector cable and make sure it does provide the correct
voltage to the 12-pin connector. Ifit does not, replace a good power supplyand proceed the following steps.
d) Make sure to set the camera shutter dial switch and mode switches at the correct position (refer to section 4,
timing signals, for details.)
e) Now, power up the camera with frame grabber cable(s) connected to the camera and the frame grabber. Click
on UC-600 configuration file fromthe frame grabber's configuration file list. Ifall the above camera and frame
grabber setup procedures are done correctly, a good image should be appeared on a displaymonitor.
f) Ifit fails to showanygood images, checkthe interface cable pinouts, both camera and frame grabber end,
consult UNIQ or frame grabber manufacturer ifnecessary. Also, make sure the UC-600 camera configuration file
is correct.
g) Ifproblemstill exits, contact UNIQ or frame grabber manufacturer for further assistance.
h) Iflive video does exit but it's not good or clean, checkframe grabber configuration file settings or contact UNIQ
or frame grabber manufacturer for assistance.
i) " I do get the video but it's too dark." Make sure the lens is wide open and shutter speed dial switch is at "no"
shutter or "lowspeed" shutter.
J) Point the camera at a bright scene without a lens on, a blankor bright displayshould be seen on a display
monitor. Covering the CCD camera with hand or lens cap should see a darkvideo. Ifno video occurs, most likely
the CCD camera is damaged, assuming that all setup procedures were done correctlyabove. Consult camera
technical support at the factory.
k) Ifthere is a good video but it is not clean or bad, it is possible that the CCD imager glass is dirty, or the CCD
camera could be partiallydamaged. Use high-pressure air to blowthe dirt awayon the CCD protective glass
surface ifthe CCD glass is not clean. Ifthe problemstill exists, contact the UNIQ technical support for help.

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8. Technical Support Information
For technical assistance, contact UNIQ Technical Support or Applications Engineer at
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Companycontact information:
UNIQ VISION INC
3442 De La CruzBlvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Our website: www.uniqvision.com
Sales Inquiries: inf[email protected]
Technical Support: [email protected]