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 2004 Sony Corporation

Color Camera Module

FCB-IX11A/IX11AP

A-C4E-100-11 (1)

Technical Manual

Summary of content (45 pages)

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A-C4E-100-11 (1) Color Camera Module Technical Manual FCB-IX11A/IX11AP  2004 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Features ..................................................................... 3 Locations of Controls ............................................... 4 Basic Functions ......................................................... 5 Overview of Functions ................................................ 5 Eclipse ...................................................................... 11 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics .......................... 11 Vibration Specifications .................
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Overview Features • 10× optical zoom. • Adopts a newly developed DSP for improved picture quality when using the digital zoom or the slow shutter. • VISCA is a communications protocol, which enables the camera to be controlled remotely by commands from a host computer/controller. • Six memory locations are provided to temporarily save and recall up to six sets of camera settings. • The EX-view HAD CCD features 380,000 effective picture elements and shooting with enhanced sensitivity.
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Locations of Controls Locations of Controls Main Unit Front Top 5 6 1 Rear 2 Bottom 7 Left side 3 4 1 Lens 2 CN901 connector 3 WIDE button 4 TELE button 5 CN701 connector 6 CN751 connector 7 Tripod screw holes When a tripod is used, please use 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) screws to attach it to the camera. Also, please be sure to attach the tripod securely.
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Basic Functions Basic Functions Overview of Functions VISCA commands form the basis of camera control. Timing Chart As VISCA Command processing can only be carried out once 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 can be cut shorter than the1V cycle time, then every 1V cycle can receive a Command. General Commands Command RxD ACK Completion TxD Within 16.7msec (20msec*PAL) Query Commands Within 16.
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Basic Functions Zoom The FCB series camera employs an 10× optical zoom lens combined with a digital zoom function allowing you to zoom up to 40×. Lens specifications: Optical 10×, f = 4.2 to 42 mm (F1.8 to F2.9) The horizontal angle of view is approximately 46 degrees (wide end) to 4.6 degrees (tele end). Digital Zoom enlarges the center of the subject by expanding each image in both the vertical and horizontal directions.
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Basic Functions White Balance White Balance has the following modes, all of which can be set using VISCA Commands. • Auto White Balance This mode computes the white balance value output using color information from the entire screen. It outputs the proper value using the color temperature radiating from a black subject based on a range of values from 3000 to 7500K. This mode is the default setting.
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Basic Functions AE – Manual The shutter speed (22 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain (16 steps) can be set freely by the user. When switching from the Shutter Priority mode to the Bright mode, the shutter speed set in the Shutter Priority mode is maintained. AE – Bright The bright control function adjusts both the gain and iris using an internal algorithm according to a brightness level freely set by the user. Exposure is controlled by gain when dark, and by iris when bright.
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Basic Functions Exposure Compensation Camera ID Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the AE mode by steps of 1.5 dB. The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside the camera, data will be saved regardless of whether it has been backed up. Data Step Setting value 0E 7 10.5 dB 0D 6 9 dB 0C 5 7.5 dB 0B 4 6 dB 0A 3 4.5 dB 09 2 3 dB 08 1 1.
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Basic Functions Memory (Position Preset) Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera shooting conditions can be stored and recalled.
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Basic Functions Eclipse Test Method (Random vibration) • Fix the camera at the four fixation points of the base using M2 screws. • Perform the random vibration test under the following conditions in the X, Y and Z directions for 20 minutes in each direction. • The camera vibration specification is to have no malfunction after this test. 21.82˚ 30.97˚ When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below. Vibration Specifications 4.
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Basic Functions Key Switch Circuitry S101 S112 DZOOM S102 DZOOM WIDE S103 CN101 GND 1 GND 2 KEY_AD0 3 KEY_AD1 4 KEY_AD2 5 S122 R119 1500 WIDE SLOW KEY_AD3 6 KEY_AD4 7 KEY_AD5 8 KEY_AD6 9 AUTO WB S106 KEY_AD7 10 NC 11 S152 R145 S131 R128 2200 TELE SLOW TELE FAST S114 S123 S132 S139 R115 1500 R124 2200 R131 3900 NEAR FAR ONE PUSH AF INFINITY S115 S124 S133 S140 S150 R108 1200 R116 1500 R125 2200 R132 3900 R142 8200 BRIGHT SHUTTER IRIS BACK LIGHT AUTO
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Basic Functions Key Function Specifications Classification Name Function Button operation Mode display ZOOM WIDE Move ZOOM to WIDE side quickly. Pressing repeatedly allowed. ZOOM bar displayed for 3 s. WIDE SLOW Move ZOOM to WIDE side slowly. Pressing repeatedly allowed. ZOOM bar displayed for 3 s. TELE SLOW Move ZOOM to TELE side slowly. Pressing repeatedly allowed. ZOOM bar displayed for 3 s. TELE FAST Move ZOOM to TELE side quickly. Pressing repeatedly allowed.
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Basic Functions Classification Name Function Button operation Mode display FEATURE FREEZE Capture still image. Switch on/off. FREEZE indication LRREVERSE Horizontal reversal Switch on/off. Horizontal reversal indication BLACK & WHITE Black-and-white output Switch on/off. B&W display NEGA ART Negative art output Switch on/off. Neg Art display MUTE Mute video output Switch on/off. “MUTE” (character display) TIME/DATE SET Set date and time.
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Basic Functions Initial Settings, Custom Preset and Backup Initial settings for the various functions of the FCBIX11A/IX11AP are indicated in the “Initial settings” column. The “Custom preset” column indicates whether the custom preset function can be used to store the settings. The function enables the stored settings to be recalled automatically when the camera is turned on. The “Standby backup” column indicates whether the data is preserved even when the camera is powered OFF.
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Basic Functions Initial settings Custom preset Standby backup Off a a Title Setting — a a Key Lock On/Off Off a a 0000h a a Mode/Position Title Display On/Off Camera ID Note The number of times data can be written to EEPROM (by executing Custom Preset) is limited.
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a a Power On/Off Initializing × × × × × × Zoom Direct Zoom Focus Direct × × × × Lens Initialization Comp Scan * × during recalling from key × × × × Camera Memory Set/Reset Camera Memory Recall × × × × AF Mode Norm/Interval/Zoom × × AF Sensitivity Normal/Low AF Activation Time/Interval Setting × × × × Focus Infinity × × × × Focus Auto/Manual One Push AF Focus Near Limit × × × × Focus Far/Near/Stop Focus Direct × × D-Zoom Direct × × × × D-Zoom Tele/Wide/Stop D
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× × × × × × × × Exposure Compensation Setting Backlight On/Off SpotAE On/Off SpotAE Setting × × × × × × × × Gain Setting Bright Setting Slow Shutter Auto/Manual × × Iris Setting Exposure Compensation On/Off × × × × Bright × × × × Shutter Priority Iris Priority Shutter Setting × × × × AE Full Auto Initializing AE Manual Mode Power Off × × BGain Setting Exposure × × × × One Push WB × × WB Mode Switchover RGain Setting Initializing Power Off Mode White Bal
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× × × × × × × × Mute On/Off Title Setting Key Lock On/Off ID Write × × × × Picture Effect Setting Display On/Off × × × × LR_Reverse On/Off × × Aperture Setting Freeze On/Off Initializing Power Off Mode Others a a a a a a a a a Power On a a a a a × a × × Freeze On a a a a a × × × × MemRecall Basic Functions 19
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Command List Command List VISCA1)/RS-232C Commands This Manual outlines an RS-232C control protocol and command list for certain Sony cameras from which control software can be developed. THIS CONTROL PROTOCOL AND COMMAND LIST IS PROVIDED BY SONY ON AN “AS-IS BASIS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.
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Command List Notes VISCA Equipment VISCA Controller TXD RXD RXD TXD Camera 1 RXD • Connect the serial output from the PC to the serial input of camera 1, then connect the serial output of camera 1 to the serial input of camera 2, the serial output of camera 2 to the serial input of camera 3, and the serial output of camera 3 to the serial input of the PC. (Up to seven cameras may be connected.) • Power on all the units connected in series.
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Command List Command and Inquiry Socket Number ● Command Sends operational commands to the FCB series camera. ● Inquiry Used for inquiring about the current state of the FCB series camera. When command messages are sent to the FCB series camera, it is normal to send the next command message after waiting for the completion message or error message to return.
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Command List VISCA Device Setting Command Before starting control of the FCB series camera, be sure to send the Address command and the IF_Clear command using the broadcast function. For VISCA Network Administration ● Address Sets an address of a peripheral device. Use when initializing the network and when receiving the network change message indicated below. VISCA Interface and Inquiry ● IF_DeviceTypeInq Returns information on the VISCA interface.
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Command List VISCA Command/ACK Protocol Command Command Message Reply Message Comments General Command 81 01 04 38 02 FF (Example) 90 41 FF (ACK)+90 51 FF (Completion) Returns ACK when a command has been accepted, and Completion when a command has been executed. 81 01 04 38 FF (Example) 90 60 02 FF (Syntax Error) Accepted a command which is not supported or a command lacking parameters.
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Command List VISCA Camera-Issued Messages ACK/Completion Messages ACK Command Messages Comments z0 4y FF Returned when the command is accepted. (y:Socket No.) Completion z0 5y FF (y:Socket No.) Returned when the command has been executed. z = Device address + 8 Error Messages Command Messages Comments Syntax Error z0 60 02 FF Returned when the command format is different or when a command with illegal command parameters is accepted.
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Command List FCB Series Camera Commands FCB Series Camera Command List (1/3) Command Set Command Command Packet AddressSet Broadcast 88 30 01 FF IF_Clear Broadcast 88 01 00 01 FF CommandCancel CAM_Power CAM_Zoom CAM_DZoom CAM_Focus AF Sensitivity CAM_AFMode Comments 8x 2p FF p: Socket No.
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Command List FCB Series Camera Command List (2/3) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_WB Auto 8x 01 04 35 00 FF Normal Auto Indoor 8x 01 04 35 01 FF Indoor mode Outdoor 8x 01 04 35 02 FF Outdoor mode One Push WB 8x 01 04 35 03 FF One Push WB mode ATW 8x 01 04 35 04 FF Auto Tracing White Balance Manual 8x 01 04 35 05 FF Manual Control mode One Push Trigger 8x 01 04 10 05 FF One Push WB Trigger Reset 8x 01 04 03 00 FF Manual Control of R Gain Up 8x 01 04 03 02 FF Do
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Command List FCB Series Camera Command List (3/3) Command Set Command Command Packet Comments CAM_Aperture Reset 8x 01 04 02 00 FF Aperture Control Up 8x 01 04 02 02 FF Down 8x 01 04 02 03 FF Direct 8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: Aperture Gain On 8x 01 04 61 02 FF Mirror Image ON/OFF CAM_LR_Reverse CAM_Freeze CAM_PictureEffect CAM_Memory CAM_CUSTOM CAM_Display Off 8x 01 04 61 03 FF On 8x 01 04 62 02 FF Off 8x 01 04 62 03 FF Off 8x 01 04 63 00 FF Neg.
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Command List FCB Series Camera Inquiry Command List (1/2) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_PowerInq 8x 09 04 00 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_ZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 47 FF y0 50 0p 0q 0r 0s FF pqrs: Zoom Position CAM_DZoomModeInq 8x 09 04 06 FF y0 50 02 FF D-Zoom On y0 50 03 FF D-Zoom Off y0 50 00 FF Combine Mode y0 50 01 FF Separate Mode y0 50 00 00 0p 0q FF pq: D-Zoom Position CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq 8x 09 04 36 FF CAM_DZoomPosInq 8x 09 04 46 FF CAM
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Command List FCB Series Camera Inquiry Command List (2/2) Inquiry Command Command Packet Inquiry Packet Comments CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq 8x 09 04 61 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_FreezeModeInq 8x 09 04 62 FF y0 50 02 FF On y0 50 03 FF Off CAM_PictureEffectModeInq 8x 09 04 63 FF y0 50 00 FF Off CAM_MemoryInq CAM_DisplayModeInq CAM_TitleDisplayModeInq CAM_MuteModeInq CAM_KeyLockInq CAM_IDInq 8x 09 04 3F FF y0 50 02 FF Neg.
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Command List FCB Series Camera Block Inquiry Command List Lens Control System Inquiry Commands (1/2) .....
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Command List Lens Control System Inquiry Commands (2/2) .....
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Command List Camera Control System Inquiry Commands (1/2)...
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Command List Camera Control System Inquiry Commands (2/2)... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF Byte 12 Bit Comments 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 2 Gain Position 1 0 13 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 3 2 Bright Position 1 0 14 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 2 1 Exposure Comp.
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Command List Other Inquiry Commands (1/2) ................................
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Command List Other Inquiry Commands (2/2) ................................
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Command List Enlargement Function Query Command (1/2) .......
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Command List Enlargement Function Query Command (2/2) .......
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Command List VISCA Command Setting Values Exposure Control (1/2) NTSC Shutter Speed Iris PAL 15 10000 10000 14 6000 6000 13 4000 3500 12 3000 2500 11 2000 1750 10 1500 1250 0F 1000 1000 0E 725 600 0D 500 425 0C 350 300 0B 250 215 0A 180 150 09 125 120 08 100 100 07 90 75 06 60 50 05 30 25 04 15 12 03 8 6 02 4 3 01 2 2 00 1 1 11 F1.8 10 F2.0 0F F2.4 0E F2.8 0D F3.4 0C F4.0 0B F4.8 0A F5.6 09 F6.8 08 F8.0 07 F9.
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Command List Exposure Control (2/2) Zoom Ratio and Zoom Position (for reference) IRIS Bright Exposure Comp. GAIN 1F F1.8 28 dB 1E F1.8 26 dB Zoom Ratio ×10 Lens Optical Zoom Position Data 1D F1.8 24 dB ×1 0000 1C F1.8 22 dB ×2 188E 1B F1.8 20 dB ×3 2507 1A F1.8 18 dB ×4 2082 19 F1.8 16 dB ×5 3130 18 F1.8 14 dB ×6 352E 17 F1.8 12 dB ×7 385D 16 F1.8 10 dB ×8 3B48 15 F1.8 8 dB ×9 3E01 14 F1.8 6 dB ×10 4000 13 F1.8 4 dB 12 F1.8 2 dB 11 F1.
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Command List Lens Control Zoom Position Focus Position 00 0000 to Wide end 1000 4000 to Optical Tele end to Far end 7000 Digital Tele end C000 Near end 1000: Over Inf 2000: 8.0 m 3000: 3.5 m Focus Near Limit 4000: 2.0 m 5000: 1.4 m As the distance on the left will differ due to temperature 6000: 1 m characteristics, etc., use as 7000: 80 cm approximate values. 8000: 29 cm 9000: 10 cm * The lower 1 byte is fixed at 00.
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Specifications Specifications 1 Image sensor /4 type EX-view HAD CCD Picture elements FCB-IX11A: Approx. 380K pixels (768 (H) × 494 (V)) FCB-IX11AP: Approx. 440K pixels (752 (H) × 582 (V)) Horizontal resolution NTSC: 470 TV lines (WIDE end) PAL: 460 TV lines (WIDE end) Lens 10× zoom f= 4.2 mm (WIDE) to 42 mm (TELE), F1.8 to F2.9 Zoom movement speed Optical WIDE/Optical TELE 1.8 s Optical WIDE/Digital TELE 3.5 s Digital WIDE/Digital TELE 1.7 s ∞ to Near 0.
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Specifications Dimensions Front Right side 39.3 (19/16) 5 18.5 (3/4) 21 (27/32) pt h 3 (1 / 8 m m in r )o le ss 40.3 (15/8) De × P 23.8 (15/16) 44.8 (113/16) 3D M 7 0. 65 (2 5/8) 19.3 (25/32) 20.8 (27/32) Top 0.5(1/32) Left side 7.4 (5/16) 11.4 (15/32) Bottom 15.8 (5/8) 14±0.1 (9/16) Rear (1/4 – 20UNC) 8 (11/32) 5 (7/32) 20±0.1 (13/16) ∅4 (3/16) Tripod screw Depth 5.5 mm (7/32 in) or less 4-M2 Depth 4 mm (3/16 in) or less 15.3 (5/8) 18±0.
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Specifications Pin assignment CN901 CN701 987654321 0987654321 CN751 qsqa0987654321 CN751 (for communications) CN701 (for FFC cable) Pin No. Name Level Pin No.
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Specifications Precautions Software Other Use of the demonstration software developed by Sony Corporation or use of the software with customer developed application software may damage hardware, the application program or the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any damages under these conditions. Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.) Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or a fire may occur.