Camera Command and Control
Camera configuration is set through the serial interface. Please refer to “Serial Communication” on page
11 for the detailed protocol of the serial line.
Note: 1. e2v commends to use E = 1 because of the limited EEPROM write cycles refer on page 12.
2. Camera gain (dB) = G x 0.047. A and B gain value are set in manufacturing but can be adjust if necessary.
3. Commands “H=2” and “H=4” will give 10 and 15 MHz data rate which are not compatible with Camera Link standard. Please
don’t use it.
4. The pinout corresponding to this option is fully compatible with the Camera Link standard.
Table 7-1. Camera Command and Control
Setting Command Parameter Description
Configuration record(1) E= 0
1
The camera configuration is recorded on each change
The camera configuration is recorded only on request
Gain(2) G= 0 to 851 Gain setting from 0 to 40 dB (~0.047dB steps)
Even Gain(2) A= 0 to 20 Even pixels gain adjustment (odd – even mismatch adjustment)
Odd Gain(2) B= 0 to 20 Odd pixels gain adjustment (odd – even mismatch adjustment)
Data transfer(3) H=
0
1
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
Two outputs on external clock
One output (multiplexed) on external clock
One output (multiplexed) at 20 MHz data rate
One output (multiplexed) at 30 MHz data rate
Two outputs at 20 MHz data rate
One output (multiplexed) at 40 MHz data rate
Two outputs at 30 MHz data rate
One output (multiplexed) at 60 MHz data rate
One output (multiplexed) on external clock (data frequency / 2)(7)
Output format(4) S=
0
1
2
12-bit Output data
10-bit Output data
8-bit Output data
Pattern(5) T= 0
1
Standard
Test pattern
Integration Time I= 5 to 13000 Integration time (μs) in free run or external triggered mode
Trigger mode M=
1
2
3
4
Free run with integration time setting (see Figure 8-1)
External trigger with integration time setting (see Figure 8-2)
Trigger and Integration time controlled (see Figure 8-3)
Trigger and integration time controlled by two inputs (see Figure 8-4)
Even data Offset(6) O= 0 to 15 Even Offset setting from 0 to approx. 200 LSB
Odd data Offset(6) P= 0 to 15 Odd Offset setting from 0 to approx. 200 LSB
Special commands !=
0
1
2
3
4
5
Camera identification readout
User camera identification readout
Software version readout
Camera configuration readout
Current camera configuration record
Default camera configuration restoration
User camera ID $= String of Char. Writing and record of the user camera identification5. The test pattern is useful to check if the interfacing is well done. The user should see a jagged image of 256 pixels steps.
6. The offset is set in manufacturing to balance both the channels. The initial setting is about 8 (~ 130 LSB). In some cases, the
user may have to change it (for example if the ambient temperature is very high).
7. To be used for multi-camera synchronization. Refer to Figure 8-5.
8. Timing
8.1 Synchronization Mode
Four different modes may be defined under user control. The TRIG1 and TRIG2 signals may be used to
trigger external events and to control the integration time. The Master clock is either external or internal
clock.
8.1.1 Free Run Mode with Integration Time Setting
The integration and readout periods start automatically and immediately after the previous period. The
read-out time depends on pixel number and pixel rate.
Note: 1. The integration time is set by the serial line and should be higher than the read-out time (otherwise it is
adjusted to the readout time).
Figure 8-1. Timing Diagram
8.1.2 Triggered Mode with Integration Time Setting
The integration period starts immediately after the rising edge of TRIG1 input signal. The Integration time
is set by the serial line. This integration period is immediately followed by a readout period. The read-out
time depends on pixel number and the pixel rate.
Table 8-1. Free Run Mode with Integration Time Setting
Label Description Min Typ Max
ti Integration time duration (1) – 13 ms
tg Consecutive integration period gap (at maximum
frequency) – 6 μs –
tt Integration period stop to read-out start delay – 1 μs –
Integration N
Readout N-1 Readout N
Integration N+1
tt
ti
tg
Table 8-2. Triggered Mode with Integration Time Setting
Label Description Min Typ Max
ti Integration time duration 5 μs – 13 ms
td TRIG1 rising to integration period start delay – 5.5 μs –
