B/W CCD Camera

CS8581QF seriesSpecification

Contents
RESTRICTION FOR USE ·····································································1
CASES FOR INDEMNITY (LIMITED WARRANTY) ···························2
NOTES ON USING THIS PRODUCT ····················································3
1. Overview ····························································································5
2. Features ······························································································5
3. Configuration ······················································································6
4. Optional parts ·····················································································65. Functions ····························································································7
6. Specifications ······················································································9
7. Timing chart ·······················································································14
8. Outline drawing ·················································································17This document is a provisional specification, so that the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

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RESTRICTION FOR USE
 Should the equipment be used in the following conditions or environments, give consideration to safetymeasures and inform us of such usage:
1. Use of the equipment in the conditions or environment contrary to those specified, or use outdoors.
2. Use of the equipment in applications expected to cause potential hazard to people or property, which
require special safety measures to be adopted.
 This product can be used under diverse operating conditions. Determination of applicability ofequipment or devices concerned shall be determined after analysis or testing as necessary by thedesigner of such equipment or devices, or personnel related to the specifications. Such designer or
personnel shall assure the performance and safety of the equipment or devices.
 This product is not designed or manufactured to be used for control of equipment directly concernedwith human life (*1) or equipment relating to maintenance of public services/functions involving
factors of safety (*2). Therefore, the product shall not be used for such applications.
(*1): Equipment directly concerned with human life refers to.
· Medical equipment such as life-support systems, equipment for operating theaters.
· Exhaust control equipment for exhaust gases such as toxic fumes or smoke.
· Equipment mandatory to be installed by various laws and regulations such as the Fire Act or
Building Standard Law· Equipment related to the above(*2): Equipment relating to maintenance of public services/functions involving factors of safety refers to.
· Traffic control systems for air transportation, railways, roads, or marine transportation· Equipment for nuclear power generation· Equipment related to the above

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CASES FOR INDEMNITY (LIMITED WARRANTY)
We shall be exempted from taking responsibility and held harmless for damage or losses incurred by the user
in the following cases.
 In the case damage or losses are caused by fire, earthquake, or other acts of God, acts by a third party,
deliberate or accidental misuse by the user, or use under extreme operating conditions.
 In the case of indirect, additional, consequential damages (loss of business interests, suspension ofbusiness activities) are incurred as result of malfunction or non-function of the equipment, we shall be
exempted from responsibility for such damages.
 In the case damage or losses are caused by failure to observe the information contained in the
instructions in this instruction manual and specifications.
 In the case damage or losses are caused by use contrary to the instructions in this instruction manual andspecifications.
 In the case damage or losses are caused by malfunction or other problems resulting from use of
equipment or software that is not specified.
 In the case damage or losses are caused by repair or modification conducted by the customer or any
unauthorized third party (such as an unauthorized service representative).
 Expenses we bear on this product shall be limited to the individual price of the product.
 About the item which does not have a publication in the specifications and manual of this product, it considers
as the outside for a guarantee.

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NOTES ON USING THIS PRODUCT Handle carefully
Do not drop the equipment or allow it to be subject to strong impact or vibration, as such action may cause
malfunctions. Further, do not damage the connection cable, since this may cause wire breakage.

 Environmental operating conditions
Do not use the product in locations where the ambient temperature or humidity exceeds the specifications.
Otherwise, image quality may be degraded or internal components may be adversely affected. In
particular, do not use the product in areas exposed to direct sunlight. Moreover, during shooting underhigh temperatures, vertical stripes or white spots (noise) may be produced, depending on the subject orcamera conditions (such as increased gain). However, such phenomena are not malfunctions.

 About lens mountAs for the Special-mount lens used combining this camera, the projection distance from bottom of thescrew should use 6.0mm or less.

Special-mount lensBottom ofthe screw

6.0mm or less

 Check a combination with the lens
Depending on the lens and lighting you use, an image is reflected as a ghost in the imaging area.
However, this is not because of a fault the camera.
In addition, depending on the lens you use, the performance of the camera may not be brought out fully
due to deterioration in resolution and brightness in the peripheral area, aberration and others.
Be sure to check a combination with the camera by using the lens and lighting you actually use.
When installing a lens in the camera, make sure carefully that it is not tilted.
In addition, use a mounting screw free from defects and dirt. Otherwise, the camera may be unable to be
removed.

 About camera cable
The connector of the camera is in “Screw-coupling” lock structure. Improper cramping might cause
image noise. Be sure to give it a good cramping to avoid noise.

ot lights on part of the screen because it

may cause blooming or smears. If intense light falls on the screen, vertical stripes may appear on thescreen, but this is not a malfunction.

 Do not shoot under intense light.
Avoid intense light such as spot lights on part of the screen because it may cause blooming or smears. If
intense light falls on the screen, vertical stripes may appear on the screen, but this is not a malfunction.

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 Occurrence of moiré
If you shoot thin stripe patterns, moiré patterns (interference fringes) may appear. This is not a
malfunction.

 Occurrence of noise on the screen
If an intense magnetic or electromagnetic field is generated near the camera or connection cable, noise
may be generated on the screen. If this occurs, move the camera or the cable.

 Handling of the protective cap
If the camera is not in use, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the image pickup surface.

 Turn OFF the power in the case of connection
Turn OFF the power in the case of connection of connection camera cable.
Otherwise, an electric shock or a malfunction may occur.

 Disposal
When disposing of the camera, it may be necessary to disassemble it into separate parts, in accordancewith the laws and regulations of your country and/or municipality concerning environmental
contamination.
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring thisproduct is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for theenvironment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of thisproduct. For more detailed information about the take-back and recycling of this product, please contact
your supplier where you purchased the product.

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1. Overview
This CCD camera is a remote head type monochrome camera that adopts all-pixel-data-readout
inter-line CCD that is compatible with the VGA format. A high-speed output of 133fps wasachieved by adopting CCD that a high-speed drive is possible. For video output, the serial
digital bus standard "IEEE1394.b" is adopted for high transfer rate.

2. Features(1) High frame rate
Realizes video output at a high frame rate of 133frames/second.
(2) All pixels readout
All pixel signals (in the effective area) are output in approximately 1/133 second.
(3) High vertical resolution
All pixels can be readout in the random trigger shutter mode.
In the obtained image, there is no deterioration in a vertical resolution.
(4) Square grids
The CCD pixels arrayed in square grids facilitates computation for image processing.

(5) IEEE1394 output
Performs video output via the signal digital bus standard IEEE1394.b interface. Data transfer is at
800Mbps that can output uncompressed video data in the VGA (640 x 480) size at 133 fps.
(6) Control using PC
Allows the user to browse and control basic information of the camera using the PC.
(7) Random trigger shutter
By external trigger signal input, the shot image can be grabbed at an arbitrary timing.

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3. Configuration(1) Camera head (Camera cable : Direct fixing) ···························· 1(a) Cable fixing direction (viewed from rear)
CS8581QFV -**V: RearCS8581QFW -**W: Left
CS8581QFX -**X: Down
CS8581QFY -**Y: Right (Standard)
CS8581QFZ -**Z: Up(b) Camera cable length (Item(a)-**)
01: 1m (Standard)
02: 2m(2) Camera control unit ··································································· 1(3) Accessory
Instruction Manual (Japanese) ·················································· 1
Instruction Manual (English) ···················································· 1[Notice]
The camera cable of this product is not a robot cable.
If you need robot cable, contact your dealer / distributor.

4. Optional parts(1) Dedicated lens (12-phi) f = 30mm, 17mm, 12mm, 6mm*Application software is not supplied as a standard item.
*Contact your dealer / distributor for details of option units.

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5. Functions(1) Gain and Pedestal level control
When shipping it, the gain is set to 0dB. By adjusting the setting value of the command status
register of the camera via the IEEE1394 serial bus, you can set the gain in 121 steps in therange between 0 and +12dB.

When shipping it, the pedestal is set to 10LSB. By adjusting the setting value of the commandstatus register of the camera via the IEEE1394 serial bus, you can set the pedestal in 256 steps
in the range between 0 and 63.75LSB.

(2) Shutter mode switching
You can switch the shutter modes by adjusting the setting value of the command status register of thecamera via the IEEE1394 serial bus.
Normal electronic shutter:
Performs exposure control via the internal synchronization signal.
Random trigger shutter:
Random trigger shutter can capture images at any timing using theexternal trigger signal and soft trigger input. It is effective forimage input of moving objects and obtaining images of the sametiming using multiple cameras. But there is an exposure delay time.
(3) Normal electronic shutter and Random trigger shutter exposure switching
You can switch the exposure mode of the electronic shutter by adjusting the setting value of thecommand status register. You can switch the exposure mode of the random trigger shutter by
adjusting the setting value of the command status register. *See CS8581QF Application Manual
PRESET mode:
The following exposure time can be set via the IEEE1394
serial bus; 1/133s, 1/250s, 1/500s, 1/1,000s, 1/2,000s,
1/4,000s, 1/10,000s, and 1/20,000s
32bit Floating-point format mode:
The following exposure time can be set via the IEEE1394
serial bus;
Exposure time: 20µs ~ 2s
Exposure time = (-1)** S * (M+1) * 2** (E-127) [sec](4) Frame rate switching
For example, the camera is set full screen 640 x 480 output mode, 133fps, 100fps, 66fps and 50fps
non-interlace mode are selectable. And, other frame rates can be set. Initial factory setting: 60fps(5) 1/2 Binning modeTwo vertical lines are added and one frame is output at 1/240 seconds, so image can be output at highspeed or more.
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(6) Scalable modeThis camera has the scalable mode that can read out defined area of the screen. The horizontal andvertical minimum unit sizes, at 160 × 120 pixels, both represent a 4-part split of total screen
horizontal and vertical sizes. A read out area can be designed by start address (x, y). However, specify
an address by every 32(horizontal) and 24(vertical) pixels. Only continuous rectangle units can beselected, concave or convex shape cannot be selected.
Window of 160×120 units:
4*m (H) ×4*n (V) m = integer: 1,2,3,4n = integer: 1,2,3,4
The image of 640×480 or less can be selected.
Only one window can be selected.
Start address:
32*i (H) ×24*j (V) i = integer: 0, 1, 2, 3 …15
j = integer: 0, 1, 2, 3 …15
A window is in the screen.

In the scalable mode, this camera reads out only the necessary portions at the standard speed while it scansthrough other unnecessary portions at high speed, so the trigger interval can be shorter if the vertical cutout
width is small. However, the trigger interval cannot be short in the horizontal direction even if the cutout
width is small due to the operation mechanism of the CCD sensor.
NoticeWhite lines may occur in the upper portions of the screen when strong light exists in a wide area during thescalable mode. This is not a malfunction. If white lines occur, adjust the amount of incident light using thelens.

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(7) Camera mode table
This camera can set the following modes.

6. Specifications[Electrical specification](1) Image sensor·Total pixels·Video output effective pixels·Scanning area
·Unit sell size
(2) TV system(3) Scanning line
(4) Scanning system(5) Sync system(6) Aspect ratio(7) Video output(8) Resolution(9) Standard Illumination(10) Minimum Illumination(11) Gain(12) Gamma(13) White clip level(14) Pedestal level

1/3 type all-pixel-data-readout interline transfer CCD
696 (H) x 492 (V)(Approx. 340,000 pixels)
640 (H) x 480 (V)4.74 mm (H) x 3.55 mm (V) (= Equivalent to 1/3” type CCD size)
7.4µm (H) x 7.4µm (V)(Square grid)
this camera original system
492 lines
Progressive scaninternal sync
4:3
Digital video output 8bit Mono (IEEE1394 interface)
485 TV lines or more (H), 480 TV lines or more (V)2000 lx (F5.6) 3100K (Exposure time: 7.5ms)
16 lx (F1.4)(Exposure time: 7.5ms, Gain: +12dB (max), Video level: 50%)
following gain setting is possible using communication commands.
0 to +12dB (0 to 120 step) (initial factory setting: 0 [dB])
1.0 (FIX)
255LSB (8bit) FIX
Following pedestal setting is possible using communicationcommands. (Initial factory setting: 10LSB)
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(15) Power source

DC+8 to +30V (Power is supplied from IEEE1394 cable)
Ripple voltage: 50 mV (p-p) or lessApprox. 4W (at +12VDC)(16) Power consumption(17) Camera cable length
1000mm +50mm / -0mm
2000mm +100mm / -0mm
Information
Do NOT use in combination with camera head and CCU having the different serial number.
To do so might cause not to make full use of the essential function of this camera[Internal sync signal specification](1) Base clock frequency(2) H sync frequency(3) V sync frequency[Trigger signal specification](1) Input level(2) Input impedance(3) Polarity(4) Pulse width49.152MHz +/-100ppm (Included temperature characteristic)
63 kHz133 Hz
LOW level: 0~0.5V (p-p) / HIGH level: 2~5V (p-p)
High impedance (100kΩ)
Negative (Falling edge detection)/ Positive (Rising edge detection)
2us (min) / 2s (max)- The minimum at the exposure in the camera time is 16us throughthe pulse width that can be input is 2us.
- The external trigger signal polarity when the factory is shipped isa negative polarity.

[Electronic shutter signal specification](1) Normal shutter(2) Random shutter(3) Exposure time setting
PRESET mode

Manual setting modeSet via the IEEE1394 interface
Set via the IEEE1394 interface

1/133s, 1/250s, 1/500s, 1/1000s, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000,
1/20000s ( 8 step selectable )following exposure time can be set via the IEEE1394 serial bus;
Exposure time: 20µs ~ 2s
Exposure time = (-1) ** S * (M+1) * 2** (E-127) [sec]Sign (S)Exponent (E)Mantissa (M)

1bit

8bit

23bit

Initial factory setting:Normal shutter 133fps (Exposure time: 7.5ms)
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[Interface specification](1) Interface system(2) Transmission speed(3) Video mode
(4) Protocol[Machine externals specification](1) Dimensions(2) Mass(3) Lens mount(4) Flange focal distance(5) Camera body grounding-insulation status1394.b-IEEE Std2002 conformity, Bilingual correspondence(Connection with the IEEE1394.a environment is available)
S800 (800Mbps) / S400 (400Mbps)
Format_7 mode 0; scalable mode mono 8 bit
Format_7 mode 2; binning mode mono 8 bit
IIDC1394-based Digital Camera Specification ver.1.31 conformity
Camera head; Refer to the attached external view drawing
Camera control unit; Refer to the attached external view drawing
Camera head; 24g without camera cable
Camera control unit; 250g
Special mount M10.5 Pitch 0.5mm female screw
it is not possible to adjust it.
Conductive between circuit GND and camera body

Operating ambient conditions][(1) Ambient conditions
Performance assurance
Operating assurance
Storage assurance

Temperature
Humidity
Temperature
Humidity
Temperature
Humidity(2) EMC conditions
EMI (Electro-Magnetic interference)

0 to 40 °C
30 to 90 % (no condensation)-5 to 45 °C
10 to 90% (no condensation)-20 to 60 °C
10 to 90% (no condensation)
EN61000-6-4 conformity
FCC Sub part15 class A conformity
EN61000-6-2 conformity

EMS (Electro-Magnetic susceptibility)*Conformity of EMC conditions
When used combining parts other than specification of our company, Please check conformity of
EMC with customer’s machine and whole equipment.

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[Connector pin assignment](1) IEEE1394.b connector
Connector model: HSR-BN011 (Manufactured by COMOSS)
Pin assignment:
Pin No. I/O Signal Name
Function1
I/O
TPB*
Twisted Pair B(-)
2
I/O
TPB
Twisted Pair B(+)
3
I/O
TPA*
Twisted Pair A(-)
4
I/O
TPA
Twisted Pair A(+)
5
TPA(R)
Twisted Pair B (Reference Ground)
6
VG
Power (Ground)
7
SC
Status Contact (reserved)
8
I
VP
Power (Voltage)
9
TPB(R)
Twisted Pair A (Reference Ground)(2) Trigger connector
Connector model: D02-M15SAG-13L9E (Manufactured by JAE)
Pin assignment:[Notice]- Before connecting or disconnecting the connector, make sure the camera power is OFF (IEEE1394 cable
is not connected).
- When combining with the I/F board and the image processing device of each company,
confirm and use the combination of hardware and software.
Our company doesn't guarantee for the combination of the I/F board and the image processing deviceof each company.
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[Typical spectral response]
The lens characteristics and light source characteristics is not reflected in table.

[Optical black arrangement chart][Element structure]
Total pixels: 696 (H) x 492 (V)Video output effective pixels: 640 (H) x 480 (V)Optical black: Horizontal Front 24 pixels, Rear 24 pixels
Vertical Front 0 pixels, Rear 4 pixels
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7. Timing chart

Using Isochronous transmission of IEEE1394, the image data of this camera are output. It is necessary that
this camera can use Isochronous zone without the restriction of other nodes.
When the node, which is performing Isochronous transmission, is on IEEE1394 local bus simultaneouslywith this camera, it is not as follows.
(1) Normal shutter mode

IEEE1394 Bus

Image B

Image A

T2 ms

T1 ms

Readout lines Frame rate T1 [ms] T2 [ms]
133
7.1
0.4
100
9.5
0.5
480H
66
14.1
0.9
50
18.9
1.1
170
5.4
0.5
128
7.1
0.6
360H
85
10.6
1.1
64
14.1
1.5
240
3.6
0.5
240H
180
4.8
0.7
(include 1/2
120
7.1
1.1
binning mode)
90
9.5
1.5
430
1.9
0.4
322
2.4
0.6
120H
215
3.6
1
161
4.7
1.4

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(2) Random trigger shutter mode
FIX mode[About exposure delay time]
When the next trigger is input while the internal transmission (above figure B) in process, the picture noise
might occur. To avoid picture noise the exposure start time will be automatically adjusted.
The exposure time will be relative to the adjustment.
The amount of the adjustment is the same both exposure time and the end time.
The exposure time reaches the register setting value.
Readout lines

Framerate T3 [ms] T4 [ms]
133
7.1
7.5
100
9.5
7.5
480H
66
14.1
7.5
50
18.9
7.5
170
5.4
5.7
128
7.1
5.7
360H
85
10.6
5.7
64
14.1
5.7
240
3.6
4
240H
180
4.8
4
(include 1/2
120
7.1
4
buinninf mode)
90
9.5
4
430
1.9
2.3
322
2.4
2.3
120H
215
3.6
2.3
161
4.7
2.3

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[Random trigger shutter exposure delay time]
In the random trigger shutter mode, there is an exposure delay time as follows.
The exposure time depends on a setting value, the end at the exposure time is delayed.
Case1: When the camera accepts a trigger plus, that one output no image, then an exposure delay time
is approx. 2.5 us from the rising edge of the TRIG signal to the start of exposure.
Case2: When the camera accepts a trigger plus, that one output an image, to prevent from noises into
the outputting image, the camera wait starting exposure until next HD plus (internal).
Case3: If the end of the exposure is faster than the end of outputting current image in case 2, thecamera wait for starting exposure until next HD plus(internal) that the end of the exposure is later thanthe end of outputting current image.

Pulse mode

TRIG
(External input)
Exposure time(inside ofcamera)Video datatransmission(inside ofcamera)1.5 [us](max)

16 [us](max)

Exposure end delay(automatic adjustment)

Within 40 [us]Image A

Image BT4 [ms]IEEE1394.b Bus
Video data
outputImage A

500 [us](max)

Image BT3 [ms][About exposure delay time]
When the next trigger is input while the internal transmission (above figure B) in process, the picture noise
might occur. To avoid picture noise the exposure start time will be automatically adjusted. The exposure time
will be relative to the adjustment.
In this case, the exposure time will be longer than that of the pulse width of trigger signal.
Please input a trigger signal to the timing which serves as an exposure end after the internal imagetransmission ends.
[Notes of trigger mode]
When the interval of the input trigger signal is extremely short, or when the trigger signal is noisy, there isa possibility of causing the malfunction. In this case, please input a proper trigger signal.
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8. Outline Drawing
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Outline drawing of CS8581QFW-**

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Outline drawing of CS8581QFX-**This document is a provisional specification, so that the information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Outline drawing of CS8581QFY-**

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Outline drawing of CS8581QFZ-**

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Camera control unit

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Head Office : 7-1-4, Asahigaoka, Hino-shi, Tokyo, 191-0065, Japan(Overseas Sales Department)
Phone : +81-42-589-8771
Fax : +81-42-589-8774
URL : http://www.toshiba-teli.co.jp/

Distributor

This product must be classified for disposal according to the laws of each country and municipal laws.
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