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MC-1000WU-20A High-Resolution

B/W Camera

User’s Guide

Literature No. SOCU007

May 1998

Printed on Recycled Paper

Summary of Contents for MC-1000WU-20A

Page 1: ...MC 1000WU 20A High Resolution B W Camera User s Guide Literature No SOCU007 May 1998 Printed on Recycled Paper ...

Page 2: ...CONDUCTOR PRODUCTS MAY INVOLVE POTENTIAL RISKS OF DEATH PERSONAL INJURY OR SEVERE PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CRITICAL APPLICATIONS TI SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED AUTHORIZED OR WARRANTED TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS OR OTHER CRITICAL APPLICATIONS INCLUSION OF TI PRODUCTS IN SUCH APPLICATIONS IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE FULLY AT THE CUSTOMER S RISK In order to ...

Page 3: ...r 3 Installation Chapter 4 Operation Chapter 5 CCD Circuit Description Chapter 6 Cleaning Instructions Appendix A Functional Block Diagram Appendix B Timing Diagrams Refer to the appropriate chapter for more information or for instructions con cerning procedures or practices Information About Cautions and Warnings This book may contain cautions and warnings This is an example of a caution statemen...

Page 4: ... warning statement describes a situation that could potentially cause harm to you The information in a caution or a warning is provided for your protection Please read each caution and warning carefully Trademarks TI is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 5: ...1 68 English 33 1 30 70 11 65 Francais 33 1 30 70 11 64 Italiano 33 1 30 70 11 67 EPIC Modem BBS 33 1 30 70 11 99 European Factory Repair 33 4 93 22 25 40 Europe Customer Training Helpline Fax 49 81 61 80 40 10 Asia Pacific Literature Response Center 852 2 956 7288 Fax 852 2 956 2200 Japan Product Information Center 0120 81 0026 in Japan Fax 0120 81 0036 in Japan 03 3457 0972 or INTL 813 3457 0972...

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Page 7: ...he Camera 3 4 3 2 2 Connecting an Auto Iris Lens 3 4 3 2 3 Connecting a Standard Lens 3 4 3 2 4 Connecting the AC DC Power Supply 3 4 3 2 5 Connecting the Monitor 3 4 3 3 Post Installation Test 3 5 4 Operation 4 1 4 1 General Operating Procedures 4 2 4 1 1 Turn On Procedure 4 2 4 1 2 Turn Off Procedure 4 2 4 1 3 Focusing 4 2 4 1 4 Adjusting Image Brightness 4 2 4 2 External Operation See Appendix ...

Page 8: ... of Vertical Sync Out and Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light B 3 B 4 The Relationship of Horizontal Drive Input and Video Output B 4 B 5 Shutter Internal Mode B 4 B 6 Shutter External Mode B 5 B 7 The Relationship of VD Input and HD Input B 5 B 8 HD Input Waveform B 6 B 9 The Relationship of VD Input and C Sync B 6 Tables 2 1 Specifications 2 2 3 1 Auto Iris Connector Pin Assignment 3 2 3 2 Power ...

Page 9: ...er s Guide describes installation operation and maintenance for the MC 1000WU 20A video camera Topic Page 1 1 Features 1 2 1 2 Introduction 1 3 1 3 Physical Description 1 4 1 4 Equipment Supplied 1 5 1 5 Equipment Required But Not Supplied 1 6 Chapter 1 ...

Page 10: ... device CCD image sensor The camera is for vision system applications requiring high resolution and high sensitivity operation The camera features include TV frame rate 15 Hz High sensitivity 0 35 lux typical 12 mm square pixel TI Virtual Phase CCD technology High blue response High near IR response Electron hole recombination antiblooming 100 optical fill factor ...

Page 11: ...as a 100 fill factor and is responsive to wave lengths in the ultraviolet through the visible and into the near infrared spectral regions The camera outputs composite analog video at a 20 mega pixel per second data rate Two operating options can be selected a normal operating mode and a programmable shutter mode In addition the camera provides for auto iris control A mechanical shutter or strobe l...

Page 12: ...contained except for power supply and monitor The camera weighs 2 09 pounds The MC 1000WU 20A offers a standard TV C mount lens attachment with an adjustable lens locking ring to allow precise adjustment of the lens back focal length A variety of lenses or mechanical shutters may be used Page 3 4 says three Two standard 1 4 20 threaded tripod mounting holes on the baseplate allow secure mounting ...

Page 13: ...aterials inventory the shipment for the following items MC 1000WU 20A CCD camera Lens optional not supplied If not supplied it won t be in the in ventory MC 1000WU 20A CCD Camera User s Guide Auto iris connector Power connector optional power supply I O interface connector not supplied If not supplied it won t be in the inventory ...

Page 14: ... time of the strobe Once the shutter or strobe light is chosen an appropriate lens may also be selected The MC 1000WU 20A camera supplies analog video at either a 15 Hz frame rate in the TV mode or a 10 Hz frame rate in the shutter mode and can be displayed directly to a video monitor capable of those frame rates However many applications require the addition of a custom or commercially available ...

Page 15: ...2 1 Specifications Specifications This chapter lists specifications for the MC 1000WU 20A camera and describes the interface circuit Topic Page 2 1 Specifications 2 2 2 2 Interface Circuit 2 4 Chapter 2 ...

Page 16: ...k lines 10 frames sec max Sensitivity 0 29 lux max 0 35 lux typ 0 41 lux min 1 30 integration Video output 100 IRE S N ratio 48 dB Light source T 2870 K S N ratio 48 dB MTF 10 MHz chart 35 typ 500 nm White clip 0 90 0 05 V Setup level 50 10 mV Output dc level 0 30 0 05 V Sync level 0 30 0 015 V Supply voltage 5 0 15 Vdc 12 0 4 Vdc 12 0 4 Vdc Power consumption typical 5 V at 0 820 A 12 V at 0 180 A...

Page 17: ...2 3 Specifications Table 2 1 Specifications Continued Item Specification Operating temperature 10_C to 45_C Storage temperature 30_C to 85_C Dimensions 68 W 68 H 210 6 D mm Weight 2 09 lbs ...

Page 18: ...onal 100 W resistor The optional pull down is selected by jumpers JP1 MCK JP2 HD and JP3 VD Figure 2 1 Input Interface Circuit of VD HD and MCK 5 V VD 4 7 kΩ 75124 JP3 100 Ω GND 5 V HD 4 7 kΩ 75124 JP2 100 Ω GND 5 V MCK 4 7 kΩ 75124 JP1 100 Ω GND Figure 2 2 Output Interface Circuit of Pixel and Shutter Monitor 75123 470 Ω Shutter Monitor Pixel Out 100 Ω 470 Ω see Note A NOTE A For pixel clock rece...

Page 19: ...lation This chapter describes interface assignments and gives instructions for installing and testing the camera Topic Page 3 1 Interface Assignments 3 2 3 2 Installation Procedure 3 4 3 3 Post Installation Test 3 5 Chapter 3 ...

Page 20: ...in Assignment Pin Number Signal Name A Video signal B GND C 12 V D NC E NC Note Connectors Camera side PRC05 R5M Tagimi Cable side PRC05 P5F Tagimi Table 3 2 Power Connector Pin Assignment Pin Number Signal Name A 12 V B 12 V C GND D 5 V E 5 V F GND G 12 V H GND Note Connectors Camera side R03 R8F Tagimi Cable side R03 PB8M Tagimi Table 3 3 Video Connector BNC Connector Pin Signal Name Center pin ...

Page 21: ...ter Monitor RTN 7 Internal External RTN 8 GND 9 MCK IN I SN75124N 10 Horizontal Drive I Negative SN75124N 11 Vertical Drive I Negative SN75124N 12 Pixel Clk Out O SN75123N 13 Shutter CMD I SN74LS14N 14 Shutter Monitor OUT O Negative SN75123N 15 Internal External I Note Connector Information External mode short 7 pin 15 pin Internal mode open 7 pin 15 pin Connectors Dsub 15 pin female connector 4 4...

Page 22: ... the camera The camera employs a lens locking ring to fix the minimum distance between the rear lens element and the CCD imager 3 2 4 Connecting the AC DC Power Supply The PS 1000 power supply is recommended for use with the camera because it already has the proper power connector installed A bench supply can also be used provided that the bench supply output meets the power requirements of the ca...

Page 23: ...pplying power to the monitor and the external power supply if used The green power on LED on the camera rear panel should light and an image should appear on the display It may be necessary to operate the shutter con trol or frame buffer hardware to obtain an image In addition the lens may re quire focus adjustment to obtain a sharp picture ...

Page 24: ...3 6 Installation ...

Page 25: ...ation Operation This chapter describes general and external operating procedures for the MC 1000WU 20A camera Topic Page 4 1 General Operating Procedures 4 2 4 2 External Operation See Appendix B 4 3 Chapter 4 ...

Page 26: ...e system power supply 4 1 3 Focusing The MC 1000 series cameras use a lens locking ring to set the minimum dis tance between the rear lens element and the CCD imager Focus the lens by rotating the front lens barrel clockwise or counterclockwise until the image is sharp If a sharp image cannot be obtained do the following steps 1 Check lens surface for smears smudges or dust Clean lens surface per ...

Page 27: ... The Relationship of Vertical Sync Out and Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light Figure B 4 The Relationship of Horizontal Drive Input and Video Output Figure B 5 Shutter Internal Mode Figure B 6 Shutter External Mode Figure B 7 The Relationship of VD Input and HD Input Figure B 8 HD Input Waveforms Figure B 9 The Relationship of VD Input and C Sync ...

Page 28: ...4 4 Operation ...

Page 29: ...5 1 CCD Circuit Description CCD Circuit Description This chapter describes the TC215 CCD image sensor circuit used in the camera Topic Page 5 1 The CCD Array 5 2 Chapter 5 ...

Page 30: ...recise rows and columns horizontally and vertically allowing precise image geometry measurements The CCD is a solid state device which requires no external adjustment or regular maintenance Unlike a conventional pickup tube there are no electromagnetic alignment routines to be observed because there is no electron beam involved The full frame image sensor should be used with a shutter or with stro...

Page 31: ...6 1 Cleaning Instructions Cleaning Instructions This chapter gives instructions for cleaning the camera Topic Page 6 1 Cleaning 6 2 Chapter 6 ...

Page 32: ...ean and free of dust and grime Keeping the lens and the CCD imager window clean enhances the picture ensuring better results in the camera application These surfaces can be cleaned with denatured alcohol and a cotton swab Extreme care should be taken when cleaning the optical glass CCD imager window to avoid breaking the glass ...

Page 33: ...Title Attribute Reference A 1 Chapter Title Attribute Reference Functional Block Diagram This appendix contains the functional block diagram for the camera Topic Page A 1 Functional Block Diagram A 2 Appendix A ...

Page 34: ... A 2 A 1 Functional Block Diagram Figure A 1 Functional Block Diagram 3 AM Interface Board 20M 3 AJ Logic Board 3 AK Board 3 AR Video Process Board 3 AH Power Driver Board 3 AN Connector Board Power In Auto IRIS 3 AD CCD Board ...

Page 35: ...Running Title Attribute Reference B 1 Chapter Title Attribute Reference Timing Diagrams This appendix contains timing diagrams for the camera Topic Page B 1 Timing Diagrams B 2 Appendix B ...

Page 36: ...H 3H 27H Shutter Window Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light Composite Video Out Read Out 1017H Read Out 1017H 3H 30H Vertical Blank 3H No output This timing indicates CCD state which can be the integration Shutter or strobe timing have to be synchronized with this window period Note This mode is used for camera operation verification ...

Page 37: ...1017H Read Out 1017H 3H 30H Vertical Blank 3H 1050H 1050H 3H Vertical SYNC Internal Shutter Window Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light 27H 27H Vertical Drive IN Figure B 3 The Relationship of Vertical Sync Out and Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light Vertical Drive IN Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light 3H 3H 27H 27H ...

Page 38: ...H Integrate Frame Read Out Frame 525H 1050H Integrate Flex Timing Flush 34H Read Out 1017H 3H Shutter Command Input Shutter Monitor Out Vertical SYNC Internal Shutter Window Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light AB Capability High AB Capability Low Continuous AB Clock Recomended Timing For High Dynamic Range XXXX Source Due to The Capability State Fall edge shows starting of CCD integration state Ris...

Page 39: ... Frame Read Out Frame 525H 1050H Integrate Flush 34H Shutter Command Input Shutter Monitor Out Vertical SYNC Internal Shutter Window Mechanical Shutter or Strobe Light Vertical Drive IN For High Dynamic Range Input Figure B 7 The Relationship of VD Input and HD Input TV External Mode Shutter External Mode VD Input HD Input VD Input HD Input SHUTTER Input 50 ns 50 ns 5 to 50 ns Shutter Pulse Width ...

Page 40: ...Timing Diagrams B 6 Figure B 8 HD Input Waveform 1 F H 3 to 10 µs HD Input Figure B 9 The Relationship of VD Input and C Sync TTL Level 1 to 9H VD Input C SYNC ...

Page 41: ...CONDUCTOR PRODUCTS MAY INVOLVE POTENTIAL RISKS OF DEATH PERSONAL INJURY OR SEVERE PROPERTY OR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CRITICAL APPLICATIONS TI SEMICONDUCTOR PRODUCTS ARE NOT DESIGNED AUTHORIZED OR WARRANTED TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS OR OTHER CRITICAL APPLICATIONS INCLUSION OF TI PRODUCTS IN SUCH APPLICATIONS IS UNDERSTOOD TO BE FULLY AT THE CUSTOMER S RISK In order to ...

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