A-CUJ-100-12 (1) Digital Camera Module Technical Manual XCD-V60CR/SX90CR/U100CR (Color model) XCD-V60/SX90/U100 (Black and white model) © 2007 Sony Corporation
Table of Contents Overview Main Features ........................................................ 3 System Components .............................................. 4 Connection Diagram ............................................. 5 Location and Function of Parts and Operation .. 6 Front/Top/Bottom ............................................... 6 Rear .................................................................... 6 Installation .............................................................
Overview Main Features High image quality, high-speed image output The image device, output frame rate and resolution of the cameras are as follows: XCD-V60/V60CR: 1/3-type PS IT CCD, 90 fps, VGA XCD-SX90/SX90CR: 1/3-type PS IT CCD, 30 fps, SXGA XCD-U100/U100CR: 1/1.8-type PS IT CCD, 15 fps, UXGA Daisy chain connection The camera is equipped with two IEEE1394b connectors that support connection of multiple cameras.
System Components Overview The camera module imaging system comprises the following products. Products 1 to 4 are used for the basic configuration, and 1 to 7 for the optional configuration. (All the products except the camera module are available separately.) 1 4 5 1 Camera module This is a small-size, high-resolution, camera module using a CCD image sensor. 2 IEEE1394b camera cable (commercially available) Connect this cable to the IEEE1394b connector on the rear panel of the camera module.
Connection Diagram Overview XCD-V60/V60CR/SX90/ SX90CR/U100/U100CR C-mount lens IEEE1394b cable Host adaptor card Host equipment (PC, etc.
Location and Function of Parts and Operation Rear Overview Front/Top/Bottom 4 IEEE1394b connectors Connect an IEEE1394b camera cable (not supplied) to this connector. Pin No. 1 Lens mount (C-mount) Attach any C-mount lens or other optical equipment. Note The lens must not project more than 10 mm (13/32 inch) from the lens mount. 1 Lens mount face 210 mm (13/32 inch) or less 2 Auxiliary holes (top) 3 Reference holes (bottom) These precision screw holes are for locking the camera module.
Installation Overview Fitting the lens 1 2 3 4 IEEE1394b connector Fixing screws IEEE1394b camera cable (not supplied) IEEE1394b connector cap The IEEE1394b connector on the right has a cover cap exclusively for this camera. If you use this connector, remove the cap. The unused connector shall be covered with the cap. 1 Remove the lens mount cap. 2 Screw in the lens (not supplied), and turn it until it is secured.
Notes on Operation Power supply Overview Power is supplied to the camera module via the IEEE1394b cable connected to a PC. If the power supply is insufficient, use the DC-700/700CE that supplies stable power with less ripple or noise. Foreign bodies Be careful not to spill liquids, or drop any flammable or metal objects in the camera body. Locations for operation and storage Avoid operation or storage in the following places. • Extremely hot or cold locations.
Functions 16 s Gain For details on AutoExposure, see “Auto Exposure” on page 10. 2 Functions Both Manual and Auto Gain settings are available with this camera. The variable range extends from 0 to 24 dB for the black and white models or from 0 to 18 dB for the color models. The camera is designed so that the gain can be subdivided and set by 0.0359 dB. At the factory default setting, the gain is set to 0 dB.
Auto Exposure Lookup Table AutoExposure is a function that automatically adjusts the gain and shutter settings, based on the brightness of the subject. When the gain or shutter is set to Auto, the brightness is adjusted automatically to the value specified with AutoExposure. The lookup table of this camera consists of 1,024 tables with10-bit input and 10-bit output. The lookup table allows setting of an arbitrary gamma curve or binary segmentation.
Trigger Trigger Exposure Setting in Memory channel 1 Setting in Memory channel 2 Trigger mode 15 (Sequential trigger mode) Trigger mode 15 allows shooting of images by loading the camera settings prestored in memory channels in sequence each time a trigger is input. Functions Trigger shutter is useful for capturing images in response to a trigger that starts the exposure to match a preset timing. It can also be used to capture an image using multiple cameras with the same timing.
Functions Pan/Tilt Hue (Color models only) Pan/Tilt is a function used to move a camera up and down or left and right. However this camera supports a video mode much smaller than the CCD’s effective pixels by cutting out images from the whole screen. You can specify the portion to be cut out using Pan/Tilt commands. The variable range differs according to the selected video mode. When the white balance cannot be obtained with the R and B level adjustment, you can change the G level by hue adjustment.
Strobe Control Test Charts A strobe control signal is assigned in the 12-pin connector. This allows direct command of lightemission from the strobe connected to the camera and controls the light-emission timing and the signal width. The output terminal is of the open-collector type and should be pulled at the strobe side. A strobe that emits light by short-circuiting the input to ground can be connected to the camera directly.
Memory Shot The camera is equipped with Memory Shot that temporarily stores an image in the frame memory inside the camera and transfers it later. Functions When multiple cameras are connected in the same bus, all the cameras may not output images at the same time due to the restriction of 800 Mbps band. Memory Shot may resolve this inconvenience. When exposure starts, each camera stores an image in the frame memory without allocating the isochronous resource.
Partial Scan The partial scan is a function for outputting part of a whole image as a region of interest on the whole image. Based on the unit cell as the unit, continuous parts can be selected. Only rectangles can be selected. The screen cannot be cut in convex and L shapes. Vertical (Vertical Direction) Functions Cutting by Partial scan mode Horizontal (Horizontal Direction) The minimum unit size for partial scan is 32 pixels × 24 lines. The cut-out position can be set in unit of 4 pixels × 4 lines.
Binning Mode Functions The mode used when the sensitivity is increased and the frame rate is multiplied based on mixing the CCD pixel data, is called the Binning mode. There are two types of binning: 1 × 2 binning when the output image is compressed in the vertical direction only, and 2 × 2 binning when the image is compressed in both the vertical and horizontal directions. When Binning mode is used, set either Format7 Mode1 (2 × 2 binning), or Format7 Mode2 (1 × 2 binning).
Control Camera Command Status Register This camera complies with IIDC 1394-based Digital Camera Specification, Version 1.31 (hereinafter referred to as IIDC v1.31). The standards document can be purchased from 1394TA (the 1394 Trade Association). As it is very helpful in understanding the explanations in this Technical Manual, we recommend that you purchase a copy of IIDC v1.31. Memory Map NodeID bbbbbbbb bbnnnnnn Must be 1 11111111 11111111 1394 devices have a 64-bit address space.
ConfigurationROM The ConfigurationROM is normally used for the OS to identify the device. The serial number and firmware version of the camera are stored in ConfigurationROM to be used when required. Note that the setting method for the serial number and firmware version information is of Sony’s unique specification and is not compatible with cameras of other manufacturers. The following explanation uses XCD-V60CR as an example.
For offset address 434h, the length of the UnitDependentInfo is 0Bh Quadlets. CommandRegsBase is the base address of the camera control register. F0000000h + 3c0000h × 4 = F0F00000h The offset address of VendorNameLeaf is required to be 43Ch + 00000Ah × 4 = 464h The offset address of ModelNameLeaf is required to be 440h + 00000Dh × 4 = 474h Unit_sub_sw_version conforms to IIDC Standards, Version 1.31.
Format7 Control Base Address Every register address is decided based on the base address found in the CommandRegsBase field of ConfigrationROM. F0F00000h is the control base address on this camera. Inquiring about Supported Video Modes First, we will find out what video formats are supported. Control Data Address F0F00100h XCD-V60/ V60CR 81000000h XCD-SX90/ SX90CR XCD-U100/ U100CR E1000000h E1000000h Next, for each format, we will find out which video modes are supported.
Video Mode Settings (S800) In the device driver, after the preparations for receiving isochronous data are made, video transfer starts when the following commands are issued. Address Data F0F00614h 80000000h When the following command is issued video transfer stops. Address Data F0F00614h 00000000h Control Select the video mode you want to use from the tables, and make the required settings.
Control of IIDC Standard Features Before transmitting the control command, check the variable ranges of settings and if there is an automatic mode for each feature. As the variable ranges of the settings vary with video modes for the Pan and Tilt features, be sure to check them if the video mode is changed. Address F0F00500h (Brightness) Control F0F00504h (AutoExposure) Data 890003FFh 891003FFh Bit 0 This feature exists. 4 The value can be read out. 7 Manual setting can be selected. 8-19 Min.
Address F0F0051Ch (Shutter) F0F00520h (Gain) F0F00534h (TriggerDelay) F0F00584h (Pan) F0F00588h (Tilt) F0F0058Ch (OpticalFilter) 8B000***h 8C81C003h 89000FFFh 89******h 89******h 89000***h Bit 0 This feature exists. 1 Absolute value control possible. 4 The value can be read out. 6 Auto setting can be selected. 7 Manual setting can be selected. 8-19 Min. 3 20-31 Max. 1150 0 This feature exists. 4 The value can be read out. 6 Auto setting can be selected.
Actual control can be carried out by setting registers from F0F00800 onward. ddd indicates the control value expressed as a 12 bit hexadecimal number. xxx indicates that any setting made will be ignored. Shutter (exposure time) control Address F0F0081C Data 82000ddd Controls shutter using the manually set relative value. 83000xxx Sets the shutter control to AUTO (relative value). C2000xxx Controls shutter using the manually set absolute value.
Pan/Tilt control Address Strobe control Data Address F0F00884 82000ddd Sets Pan manually. F0F00888 82000ddd Sets Tilt manually. F0F20200 Data 80000000 A strobe signal is not output. 82000000 Outputs an exposure signal. 82dddwww ddd = delay, www = signal width, unit = µs.
Control of IIDC Optional Features Check if the camera is equipped with optional features by reading bit 3 of BASIC_FUNC_INQ. Address Data F0F00400 (BASIC_FUNC_INQ) 9080018F Control 0 Vendar unique feature exists. 1 Does not support the error status in video mode. 2 Does not support the feature control error. 3 The optional feature exists. 8 1394b mode is available. 16 The power control is not available. 19 OneShot is available. 20 28..
Channel 0 (EEPROM mode) Control of Sony’s Unique Features LUT (LookUp Table) Address F0F60000 Any data Output data when input data is 1. F0F60008 Output data when input data is 2. : F0F60FF8 Output data when input data is 0x3FE. F0F60FFC Output data when input data is 0x3FF. Write the following three commands in sequence.
3 × 3 Filter Display of Test Chart Enabling writing the filter Displaying the color bar Write the following three commands in sequence. Write the following three commands in sequence. Address Address Data F0F30000 08004600 F0F30000 08004600 F0F30004 0031FFFF F0F30004 0037FFFF F0F30008 80000000 F0F30008 80000001 Disabling writing the filter Displaying the gray scale Write the following three commands in sequence. Write the following three commands in sequence.
Trigger Inhibition User Free Memory Enabling Trigger inhibition Enabling User free memory Write the following three commands in sequence. Write the following three commands in sequence. Address Data Address Data F0F30000 08004600 F0F30000 08004600 F0F30004 0032FFFF F0F30004 0011FFFF F0F30008 80000000 F0F30008 80000001 Disabling Trigger inhibition Disabling User free memory Write the following three commands in sequence. Write the following three commands in sequence.
Setting AWB (Auto White Balance) Parameters Setting AE (Auto Exposure) Parameters Enabling AWB parameter setting Enabling AE parameter setting Write the following three commands in sequence. Write the following three commands in sequence. Address Data Data F0F30000 08004600 F0F30000 08004600 F0F30004 0034FFFF F0F30004 0035FFFF F0F30008 80000000 F0F30008 80000000 Control The detection frame is highlighted. The detection frame is highlighted.
10 Read F0F40000 to check the playback status. Memory Shot Switching to Memory shot mode Write the following three commands in sequence. Address Data F0F30000 08004600 F0F30004 0010FFFF F0F30008 80000000 02000000 indicates during playback, and 02010000 indicates playback has stopped. When playback stop is confirmed, stop video and open the isochronous resource. To continue recording/playback, go back to step 5. 11 To stop Memory shot, switch to normal mode.
Notes on the Camera Operations If Frame Rate Decrease Occurs On this camera, frame rate may decrease depending on your shutter settings. a When the exposure time is shorter than one frame, and the exposure time setting is shortened using the shutter Control b When the shutter is set to Auto, and the exposure time decreases automatically In either case, the camera tends to skip 1 frame image, resulting in a decrease in the frame rate.
Specifications Specifications Image sensor Number of effective pixels Cell size Chip size Interface format Transfer speed Protocol Image format (fixed size) Image format (Format7) (* for Partial scan) Partial scan function Lens mount Flange back Minimum illumination Brightness Gamma Shutter speed Gain External trigger shutter Power supply Power consumption XCD-SX90/SX90CR XCD-U100/U100CR 1/3-type progressive scan IT transfer CCD 1/1.8-type progressive scan IT transfer CCD Approx.
Video Modes Supported Fixed format Format Mode Image Size Color Coding Frame Rate 0 5 640 × 480 Mono8 1.875 3.75 7.5 15 30 60 6 640 × 480 Mono16 1.875 3.75 7.5 15 Specifications 30 60 1 2 800 × 600 Mono8 7.5 15 30 5 1024 × 768 Mono8 1.875 3.75 7.5 15 30 6 800 × 600 Mono16 3.75 7.5 15 30 7 1024 × 768 Mono16 1.875 3.75 7.
Format Mode Image Size Color Coding Frame Rate 2 2 1280 × 960 Mono8 1.875 XCD-V60/ V60CR XCD-SX90/ SX90CR XCD-U100/ U100CR 3.75 7.5 15 30 5 1600 × 1200 Mono8 1.875 3.75 7.5 15 6 1280 × 960 Mono16 1.875 3.75 7.5 15 7 1600 × 1200 Mono16 1.875 3.75 Specifications 7.5 15 S800 band is required. Free format Format Mode 7 0 XCD-V60 XCDV60CR Depends on the area.
XCD-SX90 Appendix Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters (without lens and light source parameters) Spectral Sensitivity (Relative Response) Parameters 1.0 Relative Response 0.8 XCD-V60 Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters (without lens and light source parameters) 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 400 500 600 1.0 700 800 900 1000 Wave Length [nm] 0.9 Relative Response 0.8 XCD-SX90CR 0.
XCD-U100CR Spectral sensitivity (relative response) parameters (without lens and light source parameters) 1.0 R 0.9 G Relative Response 0.8 B 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.
26 (1 1/16) Dimensions 2 - M3, depth 4 (3/32 – M3, depth 3/16) 65.5 (2 5/8) (8 (5/16)) 57.
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