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1. 0 02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size 3f command byte status checksum Gets Crosshair Status Byte 0 CrosshairControl WB W hM rR uo GetCrosshairs Bit 0 On Off 0 Off 1 On Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 40 command byte 0 02 STX 03 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 40 command byte i 5 CrosshairControl status OY 45 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 SetZoomFactor DuncanTech This command is only available in cameras with DirectView Analog Video For cameras with DirectView availability of this command will depend upon the rev level of the hardware GetZoom Factor Sets X1 X2 or X4 zoom factor for video display Byte 0 ZoomFactor 1 X1 2 X2 4 X4 Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 32 command byte 4 ZoomFactor 5 checksum 0 S02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 32 command byte 4 status al checksum Returns the video zoom factor Byte 0 ZoomFactor Echo 1 Xt 2 X2 4 X4 Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 33 command byte us checksum Message Byte Contents 0 S02 STX 1 03 LSB size 2 00 MSB si
2. 39 command byte channel number Maximum Value Low Byte Maximum Value High Byte status CVAD Misjuwuinje checksum 38 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetPixelClockRate Frequency Line Scan Cameras Only Caution DuncanTech area scan cameras are built for a specified pixel clock rate Do not use this command on an area scan camera Changing the pixel clock rate of area scan models may cause the camera to malfunction This command allows you to request a different pixel clock speed for a linescan camera Anytime the pixel clock for the camera is changed you should power down the camera and then re start it Changing the pixel clock without cycling the power may result in unpredictable behavior Frequency in integer units of Mhz 0 02 STX T 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 SOA command byte 4 Frequency 5 checksum Echo 0 02 STX an 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 SOA command byte 4 status 5 checksum GetPixelClockRate Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 SOB command byte 4 7 checksum Echo 0 02 STX 1 03 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 SOB command byte 4 Frequency 5 status 39 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetAnalogColorBalance This command is used with camera models that utilize a
3. 03 LSB size 00 MSB size On AJIN OY 16 command byte Mode LSB Mode MSB checksum Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX H 02 LSB size 00 MSB size 16 command byte status On W h checksum Rev 0 2 3 12 01 GetTriggerMode Requests the camera to return the present trigger mode setting Echo Message Byte Contents 0 S02 TX 1 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 17 command byte us checksum 0 S02 STX 1 04 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 17 command byte 4 trigger mode LSB 5 6 trigger mode MSB status 7 32 DuncanTech Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetOutputMux Three Byte Value Sends a three byte message to the camera specifying the camera multiplexing configuration This determines how the available data from the camera is mapped to the output ports or taps The correspondence between Ports and display color plane is a function of the receiving frame grabber or host circuitry Typically the analog video output is configured such that Port 0 corresponds to red Port 1 corresponds to blue and Port 2 corresponds to green However this mapping can be changed with the SetVideoMux command Port four has no meaning for the analog video output This command determines which camera image will be directed from to any given digital output
4. command byte Value Byte0 da ju ea Value Bytel Value Byte2 34 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetVideoMode Value This command provides a means to configure the optional analog video output In cameras that were purchased without the DirectView video option this command will return an Unknown Command status from the camera This command can also be used to cause the camera to output a color bar pattern for system test and setup The value passed determines the format that will be used for the video output signal Not all modes are valid for all camera models The table below shows the available video formats which ones are valid for each camera model and the value that should be passed to set that mode Video Mode MS2100 MS2150 MS3100 RH1100 MS2200 656x494 780x582 1392x1040 1392x1040 1024 Line NTSC Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes PAL Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Interlaced RGB Yes NA NA NA NA 640x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 800x600 NA Yes NA NA NA 1024x768 NA NA NA NA Yes 1280x1024 NA NA Yes Yes NA Progressive Scan RGB Message Byte Structure Value 2 bytes LSB Bits 0 1 2 Mode Select See table above LSB Bit 3 Gamma 0 no NTSC gamma correction 1 NTSC gamma correction enabled LSB Bit 4 5 Output 0 normal video output 1 color bar pattern output 2 3 unused LSB Bit 6 unused LSB Bit 7 reserved
5. AN 0b LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 31 command byte 4 Red scale factor 5 Green scale factor OY stop oo Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetZoomFactor This command is only available in cameras with DirectView Analog Video For cameras with DirectView availability of this command will depend upon the rev level of the hardware Sets X1 X2 or X4 zoom factor for video display Byte 0 ZoomFactor 1 X1 2 X2 4 X4 Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 32 command byte 4 ZoomFactor 5 checksum Echo Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 32 command byte 4 status 5 checksum GetZoom Factor Returns the video zoom factor Byte 0 ZoomFactor 1 X1 2 X2 4 X4 Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 33 command byte 4 checksum Echo Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 03 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 33 command byte 4 ZoomFactor 5 status OY 42 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetVideoMux Note This command should be used with caution It should only be necessary to change these settings when the color plane mapping between the digital output ports and the analog video ports do not correspond resulting in color differences between the analog video display and th
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7. 888 6565 Fax 530 888 6579 Web www duncantech com Email info duncantech com DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Table of Contents Introduction to the DT1100 Camerase A A lel el dlc Me he alae 5 Camera IS FeO Ica cae a seca ccd se ec cades eens Gece Gecedeccascedscs cocadesiteasdescaeuedvcedsnedecsdcceeesateusdcucdereeeate 6 Piiysical GharaCteriStl es annann e e e r E e EE 8 Camera Electrical Intenace vte sacs cats cea hdytelecieien a ncaa 9 OTN O 9 Digital Vides Date OBP a 10 Serial Port Communication Interface nad 15 ngger WAU ES 16 Electrical Power Requirement cceccsscescesseeesceseeeeeeneeeaeceneaeeeeeaeeaeseaeseeseaeeeeneaeeeete 18 A a a a a e aE 19 Camera Specification Sinipi a a ae a ct aa e 21 Camera Control and Configuration via RS 232 Communications oooocccncccocccnocccancnonnnnnnnono 5 RS 282Gommand oy Be a tae aa 5 EOS ES IAS ORM E aida 5 Echo Message FORM dla ola aca dead 5 Camera GOMA ind ate 5 Definition of Channel Number src sarro tots balada 5 SetChannelGain ChannelNumber Gain oooccoconcconcciccconnnoconononcnnnnonnnnononcnnnnncnncnnncnn 5 GetChannelGain ChannelNumber eceeceeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeaeseeseaeeeeseaeeneeeaee 5 SetChannelOffset ChannelNumber Offset eeseecesseseeeseeeceeseeeeeeseneeeeneneeeenenaes 5 GetChannelOffset ChannelINUMber ceccecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeaesaeeeaesenteaeeneeeaee 5 SetIntegrationTi
8. Message Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Echo 0 1 2 3 4 al 04 command byte status checksum 27 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech GetChannelOffset ChannelNumber Requests the camera to return the present offset setting for the specified channel The offset value is in an 8 bit straight binary format ChannelNumber 1 2 or 3 Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 02 LSB size E 2 00 MSB size 3 05 command byte 4 channel number 5 checksum Echo Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX p 04 LSB size 00 MSB size 05 command byte channel number offset DU B amp B W h status 28 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetintegrationTime ChannelNumber IntegrationTime Note This command title adjusts the length of the time period during which the sensor gathers light for any given frame In a conceptual sense this is often thought of and referred to as exposure control However this terminology can be confusing The specific parameter being adjusted is the integration time period for the sensor Parameters for the command include ChannelNumber 1 2 0r3 IntegrationTime 1 500 MS2100 1 588 MS2150 1 1046 MS3100 1 1046 DT1100 4 1 1071 MS2200 1024x1 1 1071 DT1200 1024x1 1 2098 DT1200 2048x1 1 1046 RH1100 1 1046 RH1200 1024x1 Note The integration time param
9. flash memory and are used to restore the camera to its proper operating configuration at power up Camera configuration and control options include the ability to set gain offset and exposure time independently for each channel An internal multiplexer can be programmatically controlled to modify the mapping of image data to the digital output ports This enables the output of any combination of color planes Custom firmware can enable additional image processing operations such as false color look up tables binary image plane operations addition subtraction multiplication ratioing or thresholding External trigger inputs can be used to precisely control the start of image acquisition Three different triggering modes are available DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Image data is output as digital pixel values at the digital output connector on the rear of the camera Up to 32 pixels of data can be output in parallel This output data can be programmatically configured for either 8 bit or 10 bit resolution When 8 bit resolution is selected the lower two bits of data are dropped When configured for 8 bit operation the camera can output up to four sets or taps of image data for a total of 32 bits In 10 bit mode the camera can output up to three sets or taps of data for a total of 30 bits The on board multiplexer controls which data appears at each tap This can be any combination of processed or unproc
10. present integration time setting for the specified channel The returned value represents the number of scan lines that go to make up the integration time To convert this count to msec multiply the returned value by the Incr value in the table above 2 0r3 Message Byte Contents 02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size WB Ww N 15 command byte channel number checksum Message Byte Contents al o 02 STX 05 LSB size 00 MSB size 15 command byte channel number Exposure Time LSB DIO winnie Exposure Time MSB 2 status 30 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 SetTriggerMode DuncanTech Sets the camera to one of the supported trigger modes Message Byte Structure SetTriggerMode LSB Bits 0 1 2 Area Camera Modes 0 Video mode 1 Edge mode 2 Int amp Dump level mode 3 Int amp Dump programmable ganged 4 Int amp Dump programmable individual 5 7 Unused LSB Bits 0 1 2 Line Camera Modes 0 Frame Mode Free Running 1 Frame Mode Triggered 2 Line Mode Free Running 3 Line Mode Edge Triggered 4 Line Mode Int amp Dump Level Controlled 5 Line Mode Int amp Dump Programmable 6 7 Unused LSB Bit 3 Trigger Source Echo 0 BNC 1 Frame Grabber LSB Bit 4 Trigger Polarity 1 Positive Edge or Level 0 Negative Edge or Level Message Byte Contents 02 STX
11. the parameters of the command checksum gt 8 bit two s complement of sum of message bytes does not include STX or size of message bytes 29 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech Checksum calculation In order to calculate the check sum for any given command accumulate the 8 bit sum off all bytes that constitute the command and it s message bytes Do NOT include the STX and size of message bytes in this sum Having accumulated this sum take the twos compliment of the sum This will be the command checksum value In C the twos compliment of the sum lt sumval gt can be calculated as lt Twos comp val gt lt sumval gt Echo Message Format Once a command has been received at the camera it will be processed and the command will be echoed back to the host for verification The format for all echoed messages transmitted from the camera is STX lt size of message LSB gt lt size of message MSB gt lt command byte gt lt message bytes gt lt status byte gt lt checksum byte gt where STX gt ASCII Start Transmission character 02 size of message LSB gt Least significant byte of 16 bit size of message field Note that the size value does not include the STX byte the size of message bytes or the checksum byte size of message MSB gt Most significant byte of 16 bit size of message field giving the number of bytes to follow in message field command byte Unique by
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14. A DuncanTech A SPECTRUM OF SOLUTIONS DT1100 High Resolution Digital Camera DuncanTech 11824 Kemper Rd Auburn CA 95603 Phone 530 888 6565 Fax 530 888 6579 Web www duncantech com Email info duncantech com Document Number 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech DT1100 Camera User s Manual Document Number 9000 0004 02 Copyright 1999 Duncan Technologies Inc The information provided in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Duncan Technologies for it s use nor for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under the patent rights of Duncan Technologies No parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or translated into any language for purposes other than the purchaser s personal use without the written permission of Duncan Technologies Duncan Technologies reserves the right to modify the present publication without prior notice Reaching DuncanTech Thank you for your purchase of a DuncanTech product It is our priority to see that you have the highest quality product possible and the information and support necessary to get the optimum return on your investment For further information not included in this manual or for information on DuncanTech s other imaging products please call DuncanTech 11824 Kemper Rd Auburn CA 95603 Phone 530
15. Bayer Pattern Color Filter CCD sensor This includes the DT1100 RH1100 with color heads and MS3100 RGB CIR Each color may be multiplied by a six bit value corresponding to a scaling of 2dB to 10Db Commmand Parameters Byte 0 Red scale factor Byte 1 Green scale factor Byte 2 Blue scale factor Message Byte Contents 0 S02 STX 04 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 30 command byte 4 Red Scale Factor 5 6 7 Green Scale Factor Blue Scale Factor checksum Echo 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 30 command byte 4 ul status checksum 40 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 GetAnalogColorBalance DuncanTech This command is used with camera models that utilize a Bayer Pattern Color Filter CCD sensor This includes the DT1100 RH1100 with color heads and MS3100 RGB CIR Returns the color balance scale factors for red green and blue as well as three 16 bit values corresponding the average intensity of each color in the color balance measurement window Byte 0 Red scale factor Byte 1 Green scale factor Byte 2 Blue scale factor Byte 3 Red Intensity LSB Byte 4 Red Intensity MSB Byte 5 Green Intensity LSB Byte 6 Green Intensity MSB Byte 7 Blue Intensity LSB Byte 8 Blue Intensity MSB 0 02 STX il 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 31 command byte 4 checksum Echo 0 02 STX
16. EXT TRIG initiates the readout of the last frame of data and starts the exposure time for the next frame The exposure time is defined by the time between two successive leading edges of the trigger signal The minimum time between trigger pulses must be at least one frame readout period Trigger Signal Sensor Readout Exposure Time Figure 6 Edge Controlled Trigger Mode Integrate and Dump External Trig programmable In this mode the active edge of EXT TRIG initiates the start of a programmable exposure time At the end of the exposure time the readout takes place After the readout the system is ready for another EXT TRIG signal The exposure time programmed via RS 232 commands and can be set with CameraLink DuncanTech s camera control program Trigger Signal Exposure Time Programmable Duration Sensor Readout Figure 7 Integrate amp Dump Edge Controlled Trigger Mode DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Integrate and Dump External Trig level controlled In this mode both edges of EXT TRIG are active The leading edge initiates the start of the exposure time and the falling edge defines the end of the exposure time The falling edge also initiates the readout period The minimum time between two successive leading edges of the trigger signal is the exposure time plus one frame readout period Trigger Signal Exposure Time Sensor Readout Figure 8 Integrate amp Dump Level Controlled Tr
17. aesneneaeenenaes 5 SA et ae nT Ree nn le aras e a 5 GetBayer M X 6a acc eee oe a ee an ec ate 5 DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Introduction to the DT1100 Cameras DuncanTech s DT1100 camera is a high resolution digital progressive scan area camera for monochrome and color imaging in a variety of applications The image sensor is a charge coupled device CCD array sensor Primary features of the camera are Advanced optical mechanical and electronic design to produce high quality images without distortion Progressive scan operation for clear acquisition of images of moving targets Digital Image Output in EIA 644 or RS 422 format Smart camera features for advanced control and processing RS 232 interface for configuration and control input Compact rugged package for harsh environments Control of gain offset and exposure time for the array Optional analog video image output via NTSC PAL or progressive scan External trigger inputs with three operating modes Available in two speed 7 5 fps or 12 fos Specify when ordering For detailed specifications please see Camera Specifications on page 21 DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Camera Operation A functional diagram of DuncanTech s DT1100 camera is shown in Figure 1 below The camera utilizes a single CCD sensor to acquire the image In color configurations the sensor has ge
18. after the function has been performed with no message bytes A status flag indicates if the action was successful or not Commands from the host that expect data in return like getting gain or offset values are echoed with the requested data in the form of message bytes along with a status flag which indicates if the action was successful or not Note The camera requires that a command sequence be executed in a handshaking fashion When the host has sent a command and is waiting for the echoed response from the camera no additional commands may be sent to the camera New commands may only be sent to the camera when the previous command has been completed and the status echo received Violating this rule may result in unpredictable results Host Message Format The format for all messages transmitted to the camera will be STX lt size of message LSB gt lt size of message MSB gt lt command byte gt lt message bytes gt lt checksum byte gt where STX gt ASCII Start Transmission character 02 size of message LSB gt Least significant byte of 16 bit size of message field Note that the size value does not include the STX byte the size of message bytes or the checksum byte size of message MSB gt Most significant byte of 16 bit size of message field command byte gt Unique byte for each host command message bytes gt Zero or more message data bytes Exact number determined by
19. cification AIA A15 08 3 Control Signals PIXCLK Pixel clock output This signal is used to synchronously clock the digital video data and control signals LVAL Line valid Asserted when a valid video line of data is being transferred FVAL Frame valid Asserted when a valid video frame of data is being transferred DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech The control signals are characterized by the following parameters and exhibit the behavior shown in the timing diagram below DT1100 DT1100 7 5 fps 12 fps Pixel Clock Rate 14 318 Mhz 22 6 Mhz Horizontal Total Count 1790 pixels 1790 pixels Horizontal Active Count 1392 pixels 1392 pixels Horizontal Blank Count 398 pixels 398 pixels Vertical Total Count 1054 lines 1054 lines Vertical Active Count 1040 lines 1040 lines Vertical Blank Count 14 lines 14 lines Pixel Clock Line Valid or Frame Valid Figure 4 Timing Diagram for Digital Video Output Digital Video Connector Framegrabber Options The pin assignments for various Digital Video Connectors follow DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 National Instruments PCI 1424 Framegrabber Connector AMP786577 9 100 pin D type subminiature Digital Video Connector Pinout for National Instruments PCI 1424 DuncanTech Pin Signal Pin
20. d 7 Green Ground Video Gnd 8 Blue Ground Video Gnd 9 N C 10 Ground 11 N C 12 N C 13 Horiz Sync 14 Vert Sync 15 N C DB15 to Coax Cable NTSC PAL Interlaced RGB Coax Output Output Red S Video C Red Green Composite Video Green Blue S Video Y Blue White or Gray Composite Sync DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 Supported Video Modes The table below lists the video signal formats that can be output from the Analog Video connector The output mode is selected via a camera control command An appropriate monitor type that can support the selected mode must be used to view the resulting DuncanTech image Mode Resolution Line Rate Frame Pixel Clock Rate Rate NTSC 640 X 504 15 7 KHz 60 Hz Intl 12 27 MHz interlaced PAL 768 X 600 15 6 KHz 50 Hz Intl 14 75 MHz interlaced VGA 640 x 480 640 X 480 31 5 KHz 60 Hz 25 175 MHz 800 x 600 800 X 600 37 9 KHz 60 Hz 40 MHz 1024 x 768 1024 X 768 48 4 KHz 60 Hz 65 MHz future 1280 x 1024 1280 X 1024 64 0 KHz 60 Hz 108 MHz Not all video modes are valid on all camera models The table below lists camera models cross referenced to video modes Valid Video Modes er Camera Model Video Mode DT1100 1392x1040 NTSC Yes PAL Yes 640x480 Yes 800x600 Yes 1024x768 Yes 1280x1024 Yes DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 Camera Specifications DT1100 Imaging Device Ya in Interline Tra
21. e digital display Some framegrabbers require this correction Sets Video Card Multiplexer Configuration Byte 0 MuxConfiguration Bits 0 1 Red Output Selection 0 Porto 1 Port1 2 Port2 3 Port3 2 3 Green Output Selection 4 5 Blue Output Selection Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 3d command byte 4 MuxConfiguration 5 checksum Echo 0 S02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size 3d command byte status checksum DB Ww N ul 43 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech GetVideoMux Gets Video Card Multiplexer Configuration Byte 0 MuxConfiguration Bits 0 1 Red Output Selection 0 Porto 1 Port1 2 Port2 3 Port3 2 3 Green Output Selection 4 5 Blue Output Selection Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 01 LSB size H 2 00 MSB size 3 3e command byte 4 checksum Echo 0 02 STX T 03 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 3e command byte 4 MuxConfiguration 5 status OY 44 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetCrosshairs Sets Crosshairs in digital image data Byte 0 CrosshairControl Bit 0 On Off 0 Off 1 On 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 3f command byte 4 CrosshairControl checksum Message Byte Contents ul Echo
22. e used as the input source for the camera s Bayer Color Interpolator engine Command Parameter Byte 0 MuxConfiguration 0 Array 1 as Input 1 Array 2 as Input 2 Array 3 as Input 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 4 43 command byte MuxConfiguration checksum Message Byte Contents ul Echo 0 02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size 43 command byte status checksum GetBayerMux Used only with RH1100 Remote Head Area Scan cameras Queries the camera to get which head is presently assigned as input to the Bayer Color Interpolator engine Command Parameter DB Ww NO r a Byte 0 MuxConfiguration 0 Array 1 as Input 1 Array 2 as Input 2 Array 3 as Input Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 44 command byte 4 checksum Echo Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX H 03 LSB size 00 MSB size 44 command byte MuxConfiguration status On wN md 49 Rev 0 2 3 12 01
23. eaded holes in the camera base plate see Figure 2 The base plate is a heat sink for the camera electronics For best performance mount the camera to a material that provides good thermal contact and heat sinking capability For convenience the cameras are configured with a standard Y 4 20UNC tripod mount This is the least stable mount and is recommended only for temporary placement Weight without lens 98 kg Operating Temperature 0 65 C Power Supply 12VDC 8 Watts Camera Electrical Interface Overview All electrical connectors are on the camera rear plate as shown in Figure 3 An overview of the connectors and their function is presented below followed by detailed information for each connector Digital Video This connector provides access to the digital pixel data and synchronization signals from the camera The specification for the Digital Video connector depends on the frame grabber to be used with the camera A different output connector is provided for each supported frame grabber in order to facilitate the use of standard cables TRIGGER pre z POWER SERIA PORT Figure 3 Camera Rear Panel DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Serial Port The RS 232 interface is provided via a standard DB 9 type connector This provides a communications interface to send and receive configuration and control parameters Trigger The external trigger input initiates the acquisition and transfer of a
24. ed from one of two sources 1 the Trigger BNC connector on the rear panel or 2 the trigger signal pins on the Digital Video Connector The source of the trigger input is selected via an RS 232 command The optically coupled rear panel BNC input requires a trigger voltage from 4 to 10 volts in amplitude and capable of sourcing at least 10 mA Trigger Modes Image acquisition occurs in four different modes Three of these modes require an external trigger signal to initiate a new acquisition These triggered modes provide different methods of controlling the start of image acquisition and the duration of the exposure time The triggering mode is selected with via an RS 232 command The triggering modes are described in detail below Free Run Mode Internal Sync This mode requires no external control signals and provides high frame rates by overlapping the readout time with the exposure time An internally generated fixed frequency trigger signal initiates the readout of the current frame and starts the exposure time for the next frame The frame rate is controlled internally Exposure time is programmable Sensor Readout 30 Hz MS2100 7 5 Hz MS3100 Exposure Time 1 Programmable Duration Figure 5 Free Run Mode No External Trigger DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Edge Controlled External Trig This mode provides high frame rates by overlapping the readout time with the exposure time The active edge of
25. elNumber Line Scan Cameras Only Returns the average value of the pixels determined during the offset correction process for the specified channel ChannelNumber 1 Echo 3 0 02 STX I 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 37 command byte 4 channel number 5 checksum 0 02 STX T 05 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 37 command byte 4 channel number 5 Average Value Low Byte 6 Average Value High Byte T Status 8 checksum Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech CorrectGain ChannelNumber This command is used for the flat field normalization process in lines scan cameras It will have no effect in area scan cameras Applies gain correction to the specified channel ChannelNumber 1 3 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 38 command byte 4 channel number 5 7 checksum Echo 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 38 command byte 4 status 5 7 checksum GetGainCorrectionResult ChannelNumber Returns the maximum value of the pixels determined during the gain correction process for the specified channel ChannelNumber 1 3 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 39 command byte 4 al channel number checksum Message Byte Contents Echo o 02 STX 05 LSB size 00 MSB size
26. essed image data Digital data is output in either EIA 644 or RS 422 differential format An optional analog video output module adds the capability to convert the digital image data to a standard analog video format which can be output in addition to the digital data The analog video output mode can be selected with a camera control command via the RS 232 port Options for output format include NTSC or PAL interlaced video or progressive scan RGB at 640x480 800x600 1024x768 or 1280x1024 DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Physical Characteristics The DT1100 camera is housed in a compact rugged case Physical dimensions are shown in Figure 2 below The maximum dimension is 89 x 97 x 107 mm without lens and cable NOTE All dimensions are metric C JACA M3 ANALOG VIDEC 97 DIGITAL VIDEO a 5 a CJ 1 4 20UNC x 9 5 DEEP M3 x 9 5 DEEP Unit mm Figure 2 Camera Dimensions Lens adapter The DT1100 comes with a C Mount lens adapter It should be noted that most standard C Mount lenses are not designed for use with high resolution arrays and therefore do not have the small optical spot size necessary to achieve a high quality image with these arrays For optimal image quality you should utilize high quality high resolution lenses DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Mounting For optimal stability and best heat sinking the camera should be mounted using the four thr
27. eter specifies the number of line periods i e the time required to read one line of the image that should elapse for the integration period Conversion of this unitless value to an integration time value in seconds is therefore a function of line length the of pixels in a row and the pixel clock rate Values for the various camera models are as follows Model PixClk Fps Max Min Max Incr MHz Cnt msec msec msec MS2100 12 30 500 065 32 5 065 MS2150 14 07 25 588 067 39 5 067 MS3100 7 5 fps 14 318 7 59 1046 125 130 75 125 MS3100 10 fps 18 87 10 1046 095 99 095 DT1100 4 7 5 fps 14 318 7 59 1046 125 130 75 125 DT1100 4 12 fps 22 6 12 1046 079 83 079 RH1100 4 7 5 fps 14 318 7 59 1046 125 130 75 125 RH1100 4 10 fps RH1100 4 12 fps 22 6 12 1046 079 83 079 MS2200 1024x1 1 1071 1 DT1200 1 1071 1 RH1200 1024x1 1 1071 1 RH2200 1024x1 1 1071 1 Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 04 LSB size 00 MSB size 14 command byte channel number Exposure Time LSB Ope G h rR Echo 29 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech Message Byte Contents ChannelNumber 1 Echo 02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size 14 command byte S wD n e ul status checksum GetIntegrationTime ChannelNumber Requests the camera to return the
28. igger Mode Electrical Power Requirements The DT1100 series camera has built in power conditioning The camera requires 12Volts 5 at1 amps Maximum power dissipation for the available camera models is shown below Maximum Power Dissipation Basic Camera Full Featured DT1100 7W 12W Includes signal processor analog video output and flash memory The power connector consists of a standard DB 9 type connector on the rear panel of the camera with the following connections Power Connector Pinout Pin Connection 1 Ground 2 12V DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Video Output For those cameras purchased with the analog video output options the analog video is available on a DB15 connector located on the camera rear panel Video output is provided in NTSC or PAL formats Composite or S Video as well as non interlaced video for multisync PC type monitors The format of the video output signal is selected via the RS232 interface A standard DB15 to coax cable can be used to interface with NTSC PAL monitors or to provide access to the RED GREEN BLUE and Sync outputs for multisync monitors or analog frame grabbing operations Analog Video Connector Pinout Progressive Scan NTSC PAL PIN Output Output 1 Red S Video C 2 Green Composite Video 3 Blue S Video Y 4 N C 5 N C 6 Red Ground Video Gn
29. l filters placed over the individual pixels that filter the incoming light for red green and blue colors Monochrome configurations use a single monochrome sensor Array Drivers CDS gain ott See PB NTSC PAL and offset ADC ENCODER B PC monitor el 3 10 bit or Differential Snt DIGITAL SIGNAL Drivers gt po Ls in ElA 644 a LENS PROCESSING or RS422 Format IR Cutoff F Filter AS LL Imaging Array Array Timi _s MICRO ng a i PROCESSOR iii Note IR Cut Filter not is 2 included in Monochrome Eorna Syne models Figure 1 Functional diagram DT1100 camera The output signal of the array is conditioned and digitized to a 10 bit digital value Analog gain and offset of the array circuitry can be used to optimize the signal levels The remainder of the camera electronics performs further image processing on the digital image data and outputs the data for digital transmission and or display For color configurations the processing electronics converts the matrix of filtered RBG pixel values to full resolution 24 or 30 bit RGB image data in a process known as Bayer Pattern Demultiplexing The camera includes an RS 232 communications interface to receive operational commands and configuration data from an external control source An embedded microprocessor manages the communications and uses the operating parameters to configure the other camera processing units These parameters are stored in on board
30. me ChannelNumber IntegrationTime ccceceeceeseeeeeteeeeeeneeeeteaes 5 SetlriggerMode ta 5 A a ee r 5 SetOutputMux Three Byte Value 0 0 ceceeseeceeseeeceeseceeeeseeeeeeseeeeesaenaeeaeeeeesneneaeenenaes 5 O O Berecepeeeertrterrerrreerenr trees trertrerterrtereerrcererrrncrcrt rererererreerreercrereetrcrrrrts rereerrrerr es 5 Se NIdSOMOdS Valle i a2e 02 c2ncesncacnancesccnans tqcaceansasanscaaaneansaaneeans tasaneanssaaserasmiameaancancstaacte 5 G tVideoMode iinet ena eA a A in a iee a 5 CorrectOffset ChannelNumber Linescan cameras OMy ccesccseceesteeeteeseeeeseeees 5 GetOffsetCorrectionResult ChannelNumber Line Scan Cameras Only 5 CorrectGain ChannelNuMben ooccccocccnnnnccnnnnccnonnnnnccnncncc cnc cnn caera 5 GetGainCorrectionResult ChannelNuMber cecceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeseeeeaeeeeeeaeeneeeaee 5 SelPIixelClockRato Frequency sia a 5 GTP NCIC IOC Raid added 5 SetAnalogGolorBalance 2s se e e a ae ch e a aiea 5 Siiaclss Ho og A enn nnnnne 5 DS IZOO MAG ION carecrcetasaccoe sconce era daa 5 SEO SOM tata E Peerer err eer AEE E rence nt TE err reer terrence errr e rs errr reer tree 5 GEMINIS res 5 SetGr sshairs a a 5 Gol ross MaS sra iso 5 SEIZOO MIR ACION lana nerpa E E e E E E E 5 30407010 te 01 0100 DA AE E EEE EEEE 5 GEtAllAveradgesS listada ar eaa e a eaea ee aa a 5 GetRemoteHeadConfiguration cceccecessceseesceeceeseeseeeeeeseeeseeeeeeaeseeeeecee
31. models is detailed in the table below Table 1 Definition of Channel No Parameter Camera Configuration Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 MS2100 RGB Green Sensor Red Sensor Blue Sensor MS2150 RGB MS3100 RGB MS2100 CIR Red Sensor IR Sensor Green Sensor MS2150 CIR MS3100 CIR MS2100 RGB CIR Red Sensor IR Sensor Blue Green MS2150 RGB CIR Sensor MS3100 RGB CIR MS2200 RGB Green Sensor Red Sensor Blue Sensor MS2200 CIR Red Sensor IR Sensor Green Sensor DT1100 RGB Not used Not used RGB or Mono DT1100 Mono Sensor DT1200 Not used Not used Linear Sensor RH1100 Head 1 Sensor Head 2 Sensor Head 3 Sensor 24 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetChannelGain ChannelNumber Gain Sets the specified channel to the specified gain value where ChannelNumber 1 2 or 3 Gain is a 16 bit value calculated as follows For MS2100 and MS2150 Gain 0 384 where the resulting gain value in dB is calculated as gain 094 DigitalNumber 4 dB For all other DuncanTech Cameras Gain 95 1023 counts where the resulting gain value is calculated as gain 0366 DigitalNumber 95 2 0 dB 0 02 STX 1 04 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 02 command byte 4 channel number 5 gain LSB Echo 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 02 command byte 4 status ul checksum 25 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 Du
32. must be zero MSB Bits 0 1 2 PAL mode 0 B OuhWNM No ZZ IOQU 35 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 Echo GetVideoMode DuncanTech Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 03 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 1C command byte 3 4 Value LSB 5 Value MSB 6 checksum Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 1C command byte 4 status checksum al Requests the camera to return the current video mode configuration Message Byte Contents Echo 02 STX 01 LSB size 1 2 00 MSB size 3 1D command byte 4 checksum 0 02 STX 1 04 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 1D command byte 4 Value LSB 5 Value MSB status 36 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech CorrectOffset ChannelNumber Linescan cameras only This command is used for the flat field normalization process in lines scan cameras It will have no effect in area scan cameras Applies offset correction to the specified channel ChannelNumber 1 3 Echo 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 4 ul 36 command byte channel number checksum Message Byte Contents 02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size 36 command byte status Ope Gh rR checksum GetOffsetCorrectionResult Chann
33. ncanTech GetChannelGain ChannelNumber Requests the camera to return the present gain setting for the specified channel Returns message bytes and status ChannelNumber 1 2 or 3 0 02 STX 1 02 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 03 command byte 4 channel number checksum ul Echo o 02 STX 05 LSB size 00 MSB size 03 command byte channel number gain LSB ODIO ia une gain MSB cop checksum 26 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetChannelOffset ChannelNumber Offset Adds the specified offset to the specified channel The offset value is in an 8 bit straight binary format Note DuncanTech s Correrlated Double Sampling circuitry automatically removes any offset at the beginning of every line Due to this advanced technology it has been found that this particular command is not needed because image signal does not have an offset However the offset command is accessible programmatically and may have utility for specific applications The comannd continues to be included her for completeness ChannelNumber 1 2 or 3 For Cameras with AD9841 Offset 0 127 For Cameras with AD9841 Contents 02 STX 03 LSB size 00 MSB size 04 command byte channel number offset Message Byte Contents 02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size Offset 0 63
34. nsfer CCD Resolution 1392 H x 1040 V Pixel Size 4 65 x 4 65 micron Pixel Clock Rate 14 318 MHz max Sensing Area 7 6 x 6 2 mm Frame Rate 7 5 frames per second Digital Output 8 bits x 4 taps or 10 bits x 3 taps 32 bits max ElA644 or RS422 Data Transfer Rate 14 318 MHz 7 5 fps or 22 6 MHz 12 fps Digital Control Signals Pixclk Fval Lval Ext Trigger Signal Noise 60 dB Lens Mount C Mount Electronic Shutter 1 8000 1 7 5 sec Independent control per channel Gain Selection 4 32 dB Independent control per channel Offset Selection 0 127 counts Independent control per channel External Trigger Input BNC or Digital Video Connector Control Input RS 232 port Operating Temp 0 65 C Operating Voltage 12 volts Power Consumption 8 Watts Weight 98 DuncanTech DT1100 User Manual 9000 0004 04 DuncanTech Camera Control and Configuration via RS 232 Communications RS 232 Command Set Communication between the host and the camera takes place by way of the transmission of message packets from one to the other Communication is always initiated by the host in the form of a host message packet described below The camera responds with an echo message packet described below which may or may not contain message bytes Commands that perform functions such as setting parameters are echoed back to the host
35. port in the system This command also includes the ability to set a digital multiplier for each channel This causes the digital pixel value for all the pixels of a given channel to be multiplied by either one two or four performing a left shift Message Byte Structure Byte0 Bits 0 1 2 PortO Array Select O Array1 1 Array2 2 Array3 3 Processed Red 4 Processed Green 5 Processed Blue 6 Processed Mono 7 Off 3 4 5 Port1 Array Select see PortO Array Select 6 7 Unused Byte1 Bits 0 1 2 Port2 Array Select see Port0 Array Select 3 4 5 Port3 Array Select see Port0 Array Select 6 Unused 7 Data Resolution 0 8 bits 1 10 bits Byte2 Bits 0 1 Array1 Multiplier 0 X1 1 X2 2 X4 2 3 Array2 Multiplier 4 5 Array3 Multiplier 6 7 Unused Message Byte Contents 0 02 STX 04 LSB size 00 MSB size S1A command byte Value Byte0 Value Bytel Value Byte2 checksum 33 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 Do B WIN FR sg Echo DuncanTech Message Byte Contents 02 STX 02 LSB size 00 MSB size S1A command byte status dps nN Ee GetOutputMux checksum Requests the camera to return the present output mux configuration Message Byte Contents 02 STX 01 LSB size 00 MSB size 1B command byte 02 STX 05 LSB size 00 MSB size 1B
36. single frame of data Several triggering modes are available and are configured via the RS 232 control interface Power The power connector consist of a standard DB 9 type connector Use the power supply module provided with your camera Analog Video This connector is used only in those systems that are configured with the optional analog video output board Video output is provided on a standard DB15 connector When the progressive scan RGB modes are selected 640x480 800x600 1024x768 and 1280x1024 a standard multisync type monitor can be plugged directly into this DB15 connector In order to drive NTSC or PAL monitors a special DB15 to coax converter cable is included with the camera Digital Video Data Output The DT1100 camera outputs up to 32 bits of parallel pixel data along with control signals for synchronization This output can be configured as four 8 bit parallel data channels or taps or three 10 bit parallel data channels or taps For monochrome cameras you can choose to use only one output or to route the image data to more than one output tap Output configuration is controlled via the RS 232 command interface The control signals PIXCLK LVAL and FVAL are used to clock the image data into the frame grabber LVAL and FVAL are positive true and are coincident with the falling edge of PIXCLK The pixel data may be latched by the rising edge of PIXCLK This conforms to the Monochrome Digital Interface Spe
37. te for each host command message bytes Zero or more message data bytes status byte Indicates success or failure of the disposition of the command checksum 8 bit two s complement of sum of message bytes does not include STX or size bytes but does include the status byte Allowable values for the status bytes include CommandComplete 0x00 Command executed without error CommandFailure 0x01 Command execution failed Checksum Failure 0x02 Checksum calculation failed UnrecognizedCommand 0x03 Command was not recognized 23 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech Camera Command Set The following lists each command that is recognized by the camera it s parameters structure and expected echo Definition of Channel Number Many of the commands that follow will refer to Channel Number as a parameter The meaning and value of this parameter will vary depending on what model of camera you are working with The camera imaging engine includes three channels for image data In 3 CCD cameras there is one channel per CCD sensor In 1 CCD cameras there is only sensor which is controlled by the electronics for Channel 3 In remote head cameras the channel values used in the commands correspond to Head 1 2 and 3 respectively Assignment of head numbers is determined by which connector on the front panel a given head is plugged into The correlation between the Channel No parameter for the following commands and the various camera
38. ze 3 33 command byte 4 ZoomFactor 5 status OY Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech GetAllAverages Returns average value in display window for six images three raw arrays and 3 bayer demultiplexed Average values are 8 bits Message Byte Contents 0 S02 5TX 01 LSB size 00 MSB size 41 command byte win Ee us checksum Message Byte Contents Echo 02 STX 08 LSB size 00 MSB size 41 command byte Array 1 Average Array 2 Average pa g Array 3 Average Bayer Red Average Bayer Green Average Bayer Blue Average status Sloe ry us w n p H 47 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech GetRemoteHeadConfiguration Used for remote head cameras only RH1100 or RH1200 Returns configuration information for the three remote camera heads Byte 0 HeadConfiguration Bits 0 1 Head 1 Configuration 0 None 1 Monochrome 2 Color Bayer 3 Unused Bits 2 3 Head 2 Configuration Bits 4 5 Head 3 Configuration Bits 6 7 Unused 0 02 STX 1 01 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 42 command byte 0 S02 STX 03 LSB size 2 00 MSB size 3 42 command byte 4 HeadConfiguration 5 7 status 48 Rev 0 2 3 12 01 DuncanTech SetBayerMux Used only with RH1100 Remote Head Area Scan cameras only Specifies which head on the camera is to b
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