CM-040MCL /-RA / CB-040MCL /-RA
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6.
Functions and Operations
6.1. Basic functions
The CM-040MCL and CB-040MCL cameras are progressive scan cameras with 10- or 8-bit video
output via a Mini Camera Link interface. The cameras have 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial
scanning for faster frame rates. Vertical binning mode is also available on monochrome
models.
The camera can operate in continuous mode as well as in 3 triggered modes:
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Edge Pre-select Trigger
(EPS)
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Pulse Width Control Trigger
(PWC)
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Reset Continuous Trigger
(RCT)
Depending on the timing of the trigger input in relationship to FVAL (camera internal frame
valid clock), the start of exposure can be immediate (no-delay, LVAL asynchronous) or
delayed until next LVAL (LVAL synchronous).
In the following section the functions are described in detail.
6.1.1 Vertical Binning (CM-040MCL only)
The binning functions can be used to achieve higher frame rate or higher sensitivity. The
drawback is lower resolution.
Vertical binning is done by adding the charge from pixels in adjacent lines in the horizontal
CCD register. Fig.11 shows the vertical binning principle.
Fig.9. CM-040MCL Vertical binning.
The CM-040MCL has ON or OFF function for Vertical Binning:
Setting
Resolution
Frame rate
Off (no binning)
1392(h) x 1040(v) pixels 30.12 frames/sec.
2:1 binning
1392(h) x 520(v) pixels
50.18 frames /sec.
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Video out
No V binning
V binning
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Xsg1
Video out
No V binning
V binning
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Full
1/2
Binning
Frame rate 30.12 fps
Frame rate 50.18 fps