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Table of Contents Features 3 Connection 4 Locations of Controls 5 Basic Functions 7 Initial Settings, Position Preset 25 Mode Condition 27 Command List 31 VISCA RS-232C/RS-422 Commands 31 EVI-D70/P Commands 39 D30/D31 Mode 52 Overview 52 Switching the Mode 52 Accepting or Sending Back Commands 53 Translating Parameters 54 Specifications 59 Precautions 61 2
Table of Contents Features 3 Connection 4 Locations of Controls 5 Basic Functions 7 Initial Settings, Position Preset 25 Mode Condition 27 Command List 31 VISCA RS-232C/RS-422 Commands 31 EVI-D70/P Commands 39 D30/D31 Mode 52 Overview 52 Switching the Mode 52 Accepting or Sending Back Commands 53 Translating Parameters 54 Specifications 59 Precautions 61 2
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Features 3 Overview • An EXview HAD CCD provides 380,000 (EVI-D70)/ 410,000 (EVI-D70P) effective picture elements (pixels) enabling high-resolution imaging with this camera. • The use of VISCA commands allows you to control the camera from a ...
Features 3 Overview • An EXview HAD CCD provides 380,000 (EVI-D70)/ 410,000 (EVI-D70P) effective picture elements (pixels) enabling high-resolution imaging with this camera. • The use of VISCA commands allows you to control the camera from a ...
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... your Color Video Camera unless you provide the computer with a video capture board and/or software. You might not be able to use any other EVI-D70/ D70Ps (when connecting to a computer with a VISCA cable (cross type, RS-232C), you bought your computer dealer or manufacturer for details. • Use only the...
... your Color Video Camera unless you provide the computer with a video capture board and/or software. You might not be able to use any other EVI-D70/ D70Ps (when connecting to a computer with a VISCA cable (cross type, RS-232C), you bought your computer dealer or manufacturer for details. • Use only the...
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..." is called the controller, while the side receiving the commands, such as an EVI-D70/P, is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 31 Overview of VISCA In VISCA, the side outputting commands, for any such damage. The EVI-D70/P serves as follows. • Communication speed: 9600 bps/38400 bps • ...bit : 1 • Non parity Flow control using communication conforming to one nearest the controller. In VISCA, up to seven peripheral devices like the EVI-D70/P can be connected to the RS-232C/RS-422 standard. The devices on the network are 1, 2, 3 ... Fig. 1 VISCA network configuration...
..." is called the controller, while the side receiving the commands, such as an EVI-D70/P, is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 31 Overview of VISCA In VISCA, the side outputting commands, for any such damage. The EVI-D70/P serves as follows. • Communication speed: 9600 bps/38400 bps • ...bit : 1 • Non parity Flow control using communication conforming to one nearest the controller. In VISCA, up to seven peripheral devices like the EVI-D70/P can be connected to the RS-232C/RS-422 standard. The devices on the network are 1, 2, 3 ... Fig. 1 VISCA network configuration...
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... commands, an Inquiry Packet) to all devices at X. If the Command ACK/Completion communication time can be sent to be returned. The packet from the EVI-D70/P assigned address 1 is 90H. Some of the packet. Data flow will take place with the LSB first. 1 byte Start Stop bit Bit 0 Bit 1... Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 bit. (LSB) (MSB) Fig. 3 Actual waveform for setting EVI-D70/P units can be hexadecimal 88H. From this point, if 2 or more commands in a Vertical cycle, it signifies the end of the commands for 1 byte. VISCA...
... commands, an Inquiry Packet) to all devices at X. If the Command ACK/Completion communication time can be sent to be returned. The packet from the EVI-D70/P assigned address 1 is 90H. Some of the packet. Data flow will take place with the LSB first. 1 byte Start Stop bit Bit 0 Bit 1... Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 bit. (LSB) (MSB) Fig. 3 Actual waveform for setting EVI-D70/P units can be hexadecimal 88H. From this point, if 2 or more commands in a Vertical cycle, it signifies the end of the commands for 1 byte. VISCA...
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...commands and inquiries, and only the completion message of the completion message. Command Packet Note Inquiry 8X QQ RR ... FF X = 9 to F: EVI-D70/P address + 8 Note Y = socket number Y = socket number Y = socket number ● Error message When a command or inquiry command could...) 2) RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter) X = 1 to 7: EVI-D70/P address Responses for commands and inquiries ● ACK message Returned by the EVI-D70/P when execution of the EVI-D70/P. As the completion message or error message also has a socket number, it is normal to send the...
...commands and inquiries, and only the completion message of the completion message. Command Packet Note Inquiry 8X QQ RR ... FF X = 9 to F: EVI-D70/P address + 8 Note Y = socket number Y = socket number Y = socket number ● Error message When a command or inquiry command could...) 2) RR = 00 (Interface), 04 (camera 1), 06 (Pan/Tilter) X = 1 to 7: EVI-D70/P address Responses for commands and inquiries ● ACK message Returned by the EVI-D70/P when execution of the EVI-D70/P. As the completion message or error message also has a socket number, it is normal to send the...
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...interface and inquiry ● CAM_VersionInq Returns information on the VISCA interface. VISCA interface command ● IF_Clear Clears the command buffers in the EVI-D70/P and cancels the command currently being executed. Inquiry Inquiry Packet Reply Packet Description CAM_VersionInq 8X 09 00 02 FF Y0 50 GG GG... HH HH JJ JJ KK FF GGGG = Vender ID (0020: Sony) HHHH = Model ID 040E: EVI-D70/P 0402: EVI-D30/D31 (When the D30/D31 mode is received. Use when initializing the network, and receiving the following network change message...
...interface and inquiry ● CAM_VersionInq Returns information on the VISCA interface. VISCA interface command ● IF_Clear Clears the command buffers in the EVI-D70/P and cancels the command currently being executed. Inquiry Inquiry Packet Reply Packet Description CAM_VersionInq 8X 09 00 02 FF Y0 50 GG GG... HH HH JJ JJ KK FF GGGG = Vender ID (0020: Sony) HHHH = Model ID 040E: EVI-D70/P 0402: EVI-D30/D31 (When the D30/D31 mode is received. Use when initializing the network, and receiving the following network change message...
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... the signals of the Remote Commander at 0 to 5 V when the IR OUT switch is set to ON. • EVI-D70/P 1. TXD 4. GND 7. CD 2. DTR 5. RI EVI Camera or Mini DIN 8 pin serial 1. DSR 3. RXD 4. N.C. • EVI-D70/P 876 5 43 21 VISCA RS-232C IN 1. TXD 4. DSR 3. Command List Windows D-sub 9 pin 1. OPEN Windows D-... Pins 1 DTR 2 DSR 3 TXD 4 GND 5 RXD 6 GND 7 IR OUT 8 N.C. RXD 3. RTS 5. DTR 2. N.C. DTR 2. TXD 4. IR OUT 8. GND 5. GND 5. TXD 4. RXD 6. GND 5. Pin assignment • EVI-D70/P 1. DTR 35 RTS 8. TXD 4. IR OUT 8. DSR 3. FG 2.
... the signals of the Remote Commander at 0 to 5 V when the IR OUT switch is set to ON. • EVI-D70/P 1. TXD 4. GND 7. CD 2. DTR 5. RI EVI Camera or Mini DIN 8 pin serial 1. DSR 3. RXD 4. N.C. • EVI-D70/P 876 5 43 21 VISCA RS-232C IN 1. TXD 4. DSR 3. Command List Windows D-sub 9 pin 1. OPEN Windows D-... Pins 1 DTR 2 DSR 3 TXD 4 GND 5 RXD 6 GND 7 IR OUT 8 N.C. RXD 3. RTS 5. DTR 2. N.C. DTR 2. TXD 4. IR OUT 8. GND 5. GND 5. TXD 4. RXD 6. GND 5. Pin assignment • EVI-D70/P 1. DTR 35 RTS 8. TXD 4. IR OUT 8. DSR 3. FG 2.
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... p=0 (Low) to 7 (High) x1/MAX Magnification Switchover pq: D-Zoom Position p=0 (Low) to OFF, and the smallest value that can be set is 1 min. EVI-D70/P Commands Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (1/4) Command Set AddressSet IF_Clear CommandCancel CAM_Power CAM_AutoPowerOff Command Broadcast Broadcast On Off Direct Command Packet 88 30 01 FF 88 01 00...
... p=0 (Low) to 7 (High) x1/MAX Magnification Switchover pq: D-Zoom Position p=0 (Low) to OFF, and the smallest value that can be set is 1 min. EVI-D70/P Commands Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (1/4) Command Set AddressSet IF_Clear CommandCancel CAM_Power CAM_AutoPowerOff Command Broadcast Broadcast On Off Direct Command Packet 88 30 01 FF 88 01 00...
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Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (2/4) Command Set AF Sensitivity CAM_AFMode CAM_ZoomFocus CAM_Initialize CAM_WB CAM_RGain CAM_BGain CAM_AE CAM_SlowShutter CAM_Shutter CAM_Iris CAM_Gain CAM_Bright Command Normal Low Normal AF Interval AF ...
Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (2/4) Command Set AF Sensitivity CAM_AFMode CAM_ZoomFocus CAM_Initialize CAM_WB CAM_RGain CAM_BGain CAM_AE CAM_SlowShutter CAM_Shutter CAM_Iris CAM_Gain CAM_Bright Command Normal Low Normal AF Interval AF ...
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...: Color, qq: Blink mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters (1st to 10th Character) mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters (11th to 6 on the Remote Commander. Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (3/4) Command Set CAM_ExpComp CAM_Backlight CAM_SpotAE CAM_Aperture CAM_LR_Reverse CAM_Freeze CAM_PictureEffect CAM_ICR CAM_AutoICR CAM_Memory CAM_Display CAM_Title CAM_Mute Command On Off Reset Up Down Direct On...
...: Color, qq: Blink mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters (1st to 10th Character) mnpqrstuvw: Setting of Display Characters (11th to 6 on the Remote Commander. Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (3/4) Command Set CAM_ExpComp CAM_Backlight CAM_SpotAE CAM_Aperture CAM_LR_Reverse CAM_Freeze CAM_PictureEffect CAM_ICR CAM_AutoICR CAM_Memory CAM_Display CAM_Title CAM_Mute Command On Off Reset Up Down Direct On...
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... is reset.) 8x 01 04 6D 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF ppp: Day distinction AE level qqq: Night distinction AE level. Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (4/4) Command Set CAM_KeyLock CAM_IDWrite CAM_Alarm Command Off On On Off SetMode IR_Receive IR_ReceiveReturn Pan-tiltDrive Pan-tiltLimitSet SetDayNightLevel Alarm (Reply) On Off On...
... is reset.) 8x 01 04 6D 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF ppp: Day distinction AE level qqq: Night distinction AE level. Command List EVI-D70/P Command List (4/4) Command Set CAM_KeyLock CAM_IDWrite CAM_Alarm Command Off On On Off SetMode IR_Receive IR_ReceiveReturn Pan-tiltDrive Pan-tiltLimitSet SetDayNightLevel Alarm (Reply) On Off On...
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EVI-D70/P Inquiry Command List (1/2) Inquiry Command CAM_PowerInq CAM_AutoPowerOffInq CAM_NightPowerOff Inq CAM_ZoomPosInq CAM_DZoomModeInq CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq CAM_DZoomPosInq CAM_FocusModeInq CAM_FocusPosInq CAM_FocusNearLimitInq CAM_AFSensitivityInq CAM_AFModeInq CAM_AFTimeSettingInq CAM_WBModeInq CAM_RGainInq CAM_BGainInq CAM_AEModeInq CAM_SlowShutterModeInq ...
EVI-D70/P Inquiry Command List (1/2) Inquiry Command CAM_PowerInq CAM_AutoPowerOffInq CAM_NightPowerOff Inq CAM_ZoomPosInq CAM_DZoomModeInq CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq CAM_DZoomPosInq CAM_FocusModeInq CAM_FocusPosInq CAM_FocusNearLimitInq CAM_AFSensitivityInq CAM_AFModeInq CAM_AFTimeSettingInq CAM_WBModeInq CAM_RGainInq CAM_BGainInq CAM_AEModeInq CAM_SlowShutterModeInq ...
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... Level qqq: Night setting AE Level rrr: Now AE Level On Off Detect Level "High" Detect Level "Low" pqrs: Pan/Tilter Status See page 51. EVI-D70/P Inquiry Command List (2/2) Inquiry Command CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq CAM_FreezeModeInq CAM_PictureEffectModeInq CAM_ICRModeInq CAM_AutoICRModeInq CAM_MemoryInq CAM_DisplayModeInq CAM_TitleDisplayModeInq CAM_MuteModeInq CAM_KeyLockInq CAM_IDInq CAM_VersionInq Command Packet 8x 09 04 61 FF 8x...
... Level qqq: Night setting AE Level rrr: Now AE Level On Off Detect Level "High" Detect Level "Low" pqrs: Pan/Tilter Status See page 51. EVI-D70/P Inquiry Command List (2/2) Inquiry Command CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq CAM_FreezeModeInq CAM_PictureEffectModeInq CAM_ICRModeInq CAM_AutoICRModeInq CAM_MemoryInq CAM_DisplayModeInq CAM_TitleDisplayModeInq CAM_MuteModeInq CAM_KeyLockInq CAM_IDInq CAM_VersionInq Command Packet 8x 09 04 61 FF 8x...
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EVI-D70/P Block Inquiry Command List Command List Lens control system inquiry commands ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 4 0 3 2 Source ...
EVI-D70/P Block Inquiry Command List Command List Lens control system inquiry commands ....... Command Packet 8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF Byte Bit Comments 7 6 Destination Address 5 4 0 3 2 Source ...
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... switch the D30/D31 mode ON or OFF by switching the BOTTOM switch at the bottom of the VISCA commands for the EVI-D70/P are different from those for the EVI-D70/P and executes the command. After you change the mode, previously saved position preset data will be executed. Do not turn the power... to one for the image to be reset to their initial settings.) 52 The following parameters are provided with the EVI-D30/ D31 but not with the EVI-D70/P cannot be lost. (Zoom, Pan/Tilt positions, etc. Then, turn off or the camera is in standby mode. To change the switch setting of...
... switch the D30/D31 mode ON or OFF by switching the BOTTOM switch at the bottom of the VISCA commands for the EVI-D70/P are different from those for the EVI-D70/P and executes the command. After you change the mode, previously saved position preset data will be executed. Do not turn the power... to one for the image to be reset to their initial settings.) 52 The following parameters are provided with the EVI-D30/ D31 but not with the EVI-D70/P cannot be lost. (Zoom, Pan/Tilt positions, etc. Then, turn off or the camera is in standby mode. To change the switch setting of...
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...commands Parameters Translation 0000h to 4000h Translates within a rage of 0000h to that value is possible. Focus position Zoom position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P Parameters 0000h (WIDE) to 03FFh (TELE) 0000h (WIDE) to 7AC0h (TELE, digital 12×) Translation of commands ... parameters Translation Values less than 8400h Accepts as above. (Reference: X = {(0x9FFF- 0x1000)/(0xC000 - 0x1000)}*(Y - 0x1000) + 0x1000) 54 Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P Parameters 1000h (FAR) to 9FFFh (NEAR, 1 cm) 1000h (FAR) to the telephoto side), the camera sends back 03FFh. speed) 00h (Min...
...commands Parameters Translation 0000h to 4000h Translates within a rage of 0000h to that value is possible. Focus position Zoom position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P Parameters 0000h (WIDE) to 03FFh (TELE) 0000h (WIDE) to 7AC0h (TELE, digital 12×) Translation of commands ... parameters Translation Values less than 8400h Accepts as above. (Reference: X = {(0x9FFF- 0x1000)/(0xC000 - 0x1000)}*(Y - 0x1000) + 0x1000) 54 Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P Parameters 1000h (FAR) to 9FFFh (NEAR, 1 cm) 1000h (FAR) to the telephoto side), the camera sends back 03FFh. speed) 00h (Min...
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...) b (1/90) b (1/100) b (1/125) b (1/150) b (1/180) b (1/215) b (1/250) b (1/300) b (1/350) b (1/425) b (1/500) b (1/600) b (1/725) b (1/850) b (1/1000) b (1/1250) b (1/1500) b (1/1750) b (1/2000) b (1/2500) b (1/3000) b (1/3500) b (1/4000) b (1/6000) b (1/10000) b EVI-D70 Parameters Shutter speed 0006h (1/60) 0006h (1/60) 0006h (1/60) 0007h (1/90) 0008h (1/100) 0009h (1/125) 0009h (1/125) 000Ah (1/180) 000Ah (1/180) 000Bh (1/250) 000Bh (1/250...
...) b (1/90) b (1/100) b (1/125) b (1/150) b (1/180) b (1/215) b (1/250) b (1/300) b (1/350) b (1/425) b (1/500) b (1/600) b (1/725) b (1/850) b (1/1000) b (1/1250) b (1/1500) b (1/1750) b (1/2000) b (1/2500) b (1/3000) b (1/3500) b (1/4000) b (1/6000) b (1/10000) b EVI-D70 Parameters Shutter speed 0006h (1/60) 0006h (1/60) 0006h (1/60) 0007h (1/90) 0008h (1/100) 0009h (1/125) 0009h (1/125) 000Ah (1/180) 000Ah (1/180) 000Bh (1/250) 000Bh (1/250...
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...31 Mode Iris conversion • Parameter conversion when a command is received D30/D31 parameters are converted to D70/P parameters according to the table below . EVI-D30/D31 Parameters 0000h 0001h 0002h 0003h 0004h 0005h 0006h 0007h 0008h 0009h 000Ah 000Bh 000Ch 000Dh 000Eh 000Fh ...0010h 0011h Iris CLOSE F28 F22 F19 F16 F14 F11 F9.6 F8 F6.8 F5.6 F4.8 F4 F3.4 F2.8 F2.4 F2 F1.8 EVI-D70/P Parameters b 0000h b 0001h b 0001h b 0002h b 0003h b 0004h b 0005h b 0006h b 0007h b 0008h b 0009h b 000Ah b 000Bh b 000Ch b 000Dh b 000Eh b ...
...31 Mode Iris conversion • Parameter conversion when a command is received D30/D31 parameters are converted to D70/P parameters according to the table below . EVI-D30/D31 Parameters 0000h 0001h 0002h 0003h 0004h 0005h 0006h 0007h 0008h 0009h 000Ah 000Bh 000Ch 000Dh 000Eh 000Fh ...0010h 0011h Iris CLOSE F28 F22 F19 F16 F14 F11 F9.6 F8 F6.8 F5.6 F4.8 F4 F3.4 F2.8 F2.4 F2 F1.8 EVI-D70/P Parameters b 0000h b 0001h b 0001h b 0002h b 0003h b 0004h b 0005h b 0006h b 0007h b 0008h b 0009h b 000Ah b 000Bh b 000Ch b 000Dh b 000Eh b ...
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... Tilt position Multiplies received parameters by 6.6 degrees. For Absolute Position commands, the permissible range for the EVI-D30/D31. FE3Ah ... Pan/tilt position Pan position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P Parameters FC90h (-100 degrees) to 0370h (+100 degrees) FACBh (-100 degrees) to 0535h (+100 ... Translation when answering inquiry commands The camera sends back values that is ON Results Turns to the right side: Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P whose D30/D31 mode is accumulated from translation. Example When you execute the Relative position command 88 times, one step...
... Tilt position Multiplies received parameters by 6.6 degrees. For Absolute Position commands, the permissible range for the EVI-D30/D31. FE3Ah ... Pan/tilt position Pan position Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P Parameters FC90h (-100 degrees) to 0370h (+100 degrees) FACBh (-100 degrees) to 0535h (+100 ... Translation when answering inquiry commands The camera sends back values that is ON Results Turns to the right side: Cameras EVI-D30/D31 EVI-D70/P whose D30/D31 mode is accumulated from translation. Example When you execute the Relative position command 88 times, one step...