
CMCB-140 MCL/CM-140MCL-UV/CMCB-140 PMCL
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6.
Functions and Operations
6.1.
Basic functions
The CMCB-140 MCL / CMCB-140 PMCL /CM-140MCL-UV/PMCL-UV cameras are progressive scan
camera with 1.4 Mega pixels monochrome and Bayer mosaic color CCDs. The interface to the host
PC is via digital Mini Camera Link (Mini-CL). Both models output video as 8 or 10 bits. The CB-140
MCL /PMCL outputs raw Bayer video, requiring host based color interpolation.
An analogue iris-video signal can be used for controlling the iris of an auto-iris lens when
operating in continuous mode.
The camera has 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial scanning and vertical binning (CM-140 MCL /-
UV/PMCL/-UV only) for faster frame rates.
There are 2 trigger modes in addition to continuous operation. The Pre-Select and Pulse Width
control are available with a unique automatic LVAL sync or async selection function.
Below the functions are described in detail.
6.1.1.
Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation)
The 10-bit digital output is set 890 LSB as 100% video level when CCD output is 200mV.
The white clip level is set at 1023 LSB when CCD output is 230mV.
CCD out
Analogue level
Digital Out( 10 bits )
Black
Setup 3.6%, 25mV
32LSB
200mV
700mV
890LSB
230mV
↑
800mV
1023LSB
Fig.9. Digital Output Bit Allocation ( 10 Bits output )