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1. Introduction 

 

1.1 General Description 

 
The UM-400/UM-401 series is a low cost, high resolution, and standard EIA/CCIR CCD camera.  It provides 
excellent image quality with super 

HAD

, on-chip micro lens and blemish free CCD imager.  Different shutter 

speed can be changed through rotary switch located on rear plate.  AGC/MGC, Gamma 1.0/0.45, and 
Frame/Field mode selections are also available on the rear plate.  A 12-pin Hirose connector provides power, 
HD/VD signals, and video output for the camera.  UM-400/UM-401 is compatible with all-standard NTSC/RS-170 
frame grabbers and TV monitors.  
 

1.2 Features 

 

 ½” Super HAD CCD

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 Imager 

 High resolution 

   768 x 494 (EIA); 752 x 582 (CCIR) 

 Auto electronic shutter control 

   (1/60 – 1/100000 sec.) 

 Fast Response time 

 High sensitivity with micro lens 

 56 dB (AGC Off) 

 AGC/MGC selectable 

 Gamma 1.0/0.45 selectable 

 Frame/Field mode selectable

 

 
1.3 Applications 

 
UM-400/UM-401 applications include machine vision, automated inspection, monitoring, bar code reading, 
biomedical imaging, non-contact measurement, microscopy, surveillance, and other scientific and industrial 
applications. 
 

1.4 CCD Imager Spectral Response Curve 

 

 

 

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Super 

HAD CCD

 is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.

 

Содержание UM-400

Страница 1: ...UNIQ UM 400 UM 401 CCD Camera User s Manual 05 20 02 ...

Страница 2: ...etup 4 2 1 Basic Camera Setup 4 2 2 Camera and Frame Grabber System Setup 4 3 Camera Functions 5 3 1 12 Pin Connector 5 3 2 Shutter Speed Dial Switch 5 3 3 Normal and Asynchronous Capture Mode NRM ASM 5 3 4 Gain Control Mode 6 3 5 Gamma 1 0 and 0 45 Mode 6 3 6 Field and Frame Mode FLD FRM 7 4 Timing Signals 8 4 1 External Synchronization and Gen lock 8 4 2 Integration 8 4 3 Strobe 9 5 Camera Malfu...

Страница 3: ...ts Limited Warranty UNIQ warrants to the original customer to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two full years from the date of original purchase This warranty covers failures or damages due to defects in material or workmanship which occur during normal use It does not cover damages or failures which result from shipment mishandling abuse misuse or modification A Return Materia...

Страница 4: ...a UM 400 UM 401 is compatible with all standard NTSC RS 170 frame grabbers and TV monitors 1 2 Features Super HAD CCD Imager High resolution 768 x 494 EIA 752 x 582 CCIR Auto electronic shutter control 1 60 1 100000 sec Fast Response time High sensitivity with micro lens 56 dB AGC Off AGC MGC selectable Gamma 1 0 0 45 selectable Frame Field mode selectable 1 3 Applications UM 400 UM 401 applicatio...

Страница 5: ... 570 TV Lines V 375 TV Lines H 560 TV Lines V 450 TV Lines S N Ratio 56dB AGC OFF Gamma 1 0 Min Illumination 0 05 lux Video Output 1 V p p 75ohm BNC or 12 pin Hirose AGC AGC MGC selectable Gamma Gamma 0 45 1 0 selectable Frame Mode Frame Field Mode selectable Auto Electronic Shutter 1 60 1 100 000 selectable Lens Mount C Mount Operating Temperature 10 C 55 C Power Requirement 12V DC 210mA 2 5W Dim...

Страница 6: ...era has the correct settings before powering up See section 3 for details Figure 1 Basic Camera Setup 2 2 Camera and Frame Grabber System Setup A basic camera and frame grabber system setup as shown in Figure 2 below requires a UM 400 UM 401 camera a standard C mount lens a PS 12C power supply a PC system and VGA monitor a frame grabber or interface card and an external trigger device if necessary...

Страница 7: ...Connector 3 2 Shutter Speed Dial Switch Shutter speed dial switch is located on the rear panel Figure 4 For normal shutter speeds it has 9 different shutter speeds to select from Position 0 is standard scanning speed 1 60 second As Position goes higher the shutter speed goes higher and the video becomes darker Figure 4 Shutter Speed Dial Switch Position No Shutter Speed sec Async Capture sec 0 1 6...

Страница 8: ... located on rear plate Gamma is the numerical value of the degree of contrast in a television picture Gamma correction is the system response modification by providing linear transfer characteristic from the input to output In general circuit built into a TV camera to compensate for non linearity that exists in display tubes If the camera is connected directly to a frame grabber it is desired to s...

Страница 9: ...rame resolution Frame Mode In frame mode every other horizontal line is scanned out this is different from field mode as described above For odd field line 1 is scanned out first For even field line 2 is scanned first Each field has 1 30 second period Both odd and even field combined will form a full frame a period of 1 30 second For strobe long term integration and non moving image capturing fram...

Страница 10: ...n and Gen lock Timing 4 2 Integration The UM 400 UM 401 camera can be integrated up to 2 seconds without severe noise or dark current effect Make sure the camera is set to frame mode before preceding any integration this will ensure that there will be a full frame video both odd and even field To start integration pin 11 of the 12 pin connector must be connected to GND or 0V The integrated video w...

Страница 11: ...will not happen when high speed shutter is applied a progressive scan or full frame CCD camera must be utilized The relationship between external VD and strobe pulse signal is shown in figure 10 below Make sure to fire strobe pulse between 1H and 8H when internal VD is at 0V or GND where 1H 63 5µsec After strobe pulse is fired camera will output only two vertical sync signals The two sync signals ...

Страница 12: ...out a lens on a blank or bright display should be seen on the TV monitor Covering the CCD camera with hand or lens cap should see a dark video If no video occurs most likely the CCD camera is damaged Consult the technical support at the factory If there is video but it is not clean or bad it is possible that the CCD imager glass is dirty because of the dirt on CCD glass surface or the CCD camera i...

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