Summary
The Sony FCB-ER8530 is a 4K (QFHD) block camera built around a 1/2.5-type Exmor R CMOS sensor with a 20× optical zoom lens. This spec covers VISCA camera control over a serial UART interface (CMOS 3.1V signaling on connector CN1701, VISCA protocol version 3.1V), including the full command and inquiry catalogue. USB is used only for firmware update; USB-PTP control is covered by a separate "FCB Remote Camera Control Specification for PTP" and is out of scope here.
Transport
protocols:
- serial
serial:
baud_rate: 9600 # stated default (Register No. 00 = 00 initial setting); supported: 9600/19200/38400/57600/115200
data_bits: 8 # stated
parity: none # "Non parity" stated
stop_bits: 1 # stated (Start bit 1, Stop bit 1)
flow_control: none # stated: XON/XOFF and RTS/CTS not supported
auth:
type: none # inferred: no auth/login procedure in source
# Physical layer note: VISCA_RxD/VISCA_TxD on CN1701 pins 24/25 are CMOS 3.1V,
# not RS-232C voltage levels. Framing is RS-232C-style async serial.
# UNRESOLVED: USB (firmware update) and USB-PTP (control) transports are
# documented separately and are not enumerated as a control transport here.
Traits
- powerable # inferred: CAM_Power On/Off commands present
- queryable # inferred: ~90 inquiry commands return current state
- levelable # inferred: zoom/focus/iris/gain/shutter/bright/aperture/color gain/hue level controls
Actions
# VISCA command packets. Header byte 8X: X = camera address (1-7). Broadcast header 88h.
# Reply header Z0 where Z = camera address + 8. Terminator FFh. Literal payloads verbatim from source.
# --- System / Interface ---
- id: address_set_broadcast
label: Address Set (Broadcast)
kind: action
command: "88 30 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Address to assign (0-Fh)"
- id: if_clear
label: IF Clear
kind: action
command: "8x 01 00 01 FF"
params: []
- id: if_clear_broadcast
label: IF Clear (Broadcast)
kind: action
command: "88 01 00 01 FF"
params: []
- id: command_cancel
label: Command Cancel
kind: action
command: "8x 2p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Socket No. (1 or 2)"
# --- Power ---
- id: cam_power_on
label: CAM_Power On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 00 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_power_off
label: CAM_Power Off (Standby)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 00 03 FF"
params: []
# --- Zoom ---
- id: cam_zoom_stop
label: CAM_Zoom Stop
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 07 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_zoom_tele_standard
label: CAM_Zoom Tele (Standard)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 07 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_zoom_wide_standard
label: CAM_Zoom Wide (Standard)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 07 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_zoom_tele_variable
label: CAM_Zoom Tele (Variable)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 07 2p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Speed 0 (Low) to 7 (High)"
- id: cam_zoom_wide_variable
label: CAM_Zoom Wide (Variable)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 07 3p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Speed 0 (Low) to 7 (High)"
- id: cam_zoom_direct
label: CAM_Zoom Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: pqrs
type: integer
description: "Zoom position; Min 0000h; Max depends on mode (4000h/5556h/6000h/7AC0h)"
# --- Digital Zoom ---
- id: cam_dzoom_on
label: CAM_DZoom On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 06 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_off
label: CAM_DZoom Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 06 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_super_resolution
label: CAM_DZoom Super Resolution Zoom
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 06 04 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_combine_mode
label: CAM_DZoom Combine Mode
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 36 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_separate_mode
label: CAM_DZoom Separate Mode
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 36 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_stop
label: CAM_DZoom Stop
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 06 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_tele_variable
label: CAM_DZoom Tele (Variable)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 06 2p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Speed 0 (Low) to 7 (High); Separate Mode only"
- id: cam_dzoom_wide_variable
label: CAM_DZoom Wide (Variable)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 06 3p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Speed 0 (Low) to 7 (High); Separate Mode only"
- id: cam_dzoom_x1_max
label: CAM_DZoom x1/Max
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 06 10 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_direct
label: CAM_DZoom Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 46 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "D-Zoom position 00h to EBh; Separate Mode only"
# --- Focus ---
- id: cam_focus_mode_auto
label: CAM_Focus Mode Auto Focus
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 38 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_mode_manual
label: CAM_Focus Mode Manual Focus
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 38 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_mode_auto_manual
label: CAM_Focus Mode Auto/Manual
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 38 10 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_stop
label: CAM_Focus Stop
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 08 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_far_standard
label: CAM_Focus Far (Standard)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 08 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_near_standard
label: CAM_Focus Near (Standard)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 08 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_far_variable
label: CAM_Focus Far (Variable)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 08 2p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Speed 0 (Low) to 7 (High)"
- id: cam_focus_near_variable
label: CAM_Focus Near (Variable)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 08 3p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Speed 0 (Low) to 7 (High)"
- id: cam_focus_direct
label: CAM_Focus Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 48 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: pqrs
type: integer
description: "Focus position 0000h to F000h"
- id: cam_focus_one_push_trigger
label: CAM_Focus One Push Trigger
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 18 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_near_limit
label: CAM_Focus Near Limit
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 28 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: pqrs
type: integer
description: "Near limit position 1000h to F000h"
# --- AF Mode ---
- id: cam_afmode_normal
label: CAM_AFMode Normal AF
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 57 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_afmode_interval
label: CAM_AFMode Interval AF
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 57 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_afmode_zoom_trigger
label: CAM_AFMode Zoom Trigger AF
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 57 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_afmode_active_interval_time
label: CAM_AFMode Active/Interval Time
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 27 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Movement Time"
- name: rs
type: integer
description: "Interval"
# --- Spot Focus ---
- id: cam_spotfocus_on
label: CAM_SpotFocus On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 08 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spotfocus_off
label: CAM_SpotFocus Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 08 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spotfocus_position
label: CAM_SpotFocus Position
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 68 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "X (0h to Fh)"
- name: rs
type: integer
description: "Y (0h to Fh)"
# --- AF Sensitivity / IR Correction ---
- id: cam_afsensitivity_normal
label: CAM_AFSensitivity Normal
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 58 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_afsensitivity_low
label: CAM_AFSensitivity Low
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 58 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ircorrection_standard
label: CAM_IRCorrection Standard
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 11 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ircorrection_ir_light
label: CAM_IRCorrection IR Light
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 11 01 FF"
params: []
# --- Zoom+Focus Direct / Initialize ---
- id: cam_zoomfocus_direct
label: CAM_ZoomFocus Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 47 0p 0q 0r 0s 0t 0u 0v 0w FF"
params:
- name: pqrs
type: integer
description: "Zoom Position"
- name: tuvw
type: integer
description: "Focus Position"
- id: cam_initialize_lens
label: CAM_Initialize Lens
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 19 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_initialize_camera
label: CAM_Initialize Camera
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 19 03 FF"
params: []
# --- White Balance ---
- id: cam_wb_auto
label: CAM_WB Auto
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_indoor
label: CAM_WB Indoor
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_outdoor
label: CAM_WB Outdoor
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_one_push
label: CAM_WB One Push WB
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_atw
label: CAM_WB ATW
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 04 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_manual
label: CAM_WB Manual
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 05 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_outdoor_auto
label: CAM_WB Outdoor Auto
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 06 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_sodium_lamp_auto
label: CAM_WB Sodium Lamp Auto
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 07 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_sodium_lamp
label: CAM_WB Sodium Lamp
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 08 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_sodium_lamp_outdoor_auto
label: CAM_WB Sodium Lamp Outdoor Auto
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 35 09 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wbtrigger_one_push
label: CAM_WBTrigger One Push Trigger
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 10 05 FF"
params: []
# --- R/B Gain ---
- id: cam_rgain_reset
label: CAM_RGain Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 03 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_rgain_up
label: CAM_RGain Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 03 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_rgain_down
label: CAM_RGain Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 03 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_rgain_direct
label: CAM_RGain Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 43 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "R Gain 00h to FFh"
- id: cam_bgain_reset
label: CAM_BGain Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 04 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_bgain_up
label: CAM_BGain Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 04 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_bgain_down
label: CAM_BGain Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 04 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_bgain_direct
label: CAM_BGain Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 44 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "B Gain 00h to FFh"
# --- AE Mode ---
- id: cam_ae_full_auto
label: CAM_AE Full Auto
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 39 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ae_manual
label: CAM_AE Manual
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 39 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ae_shutter_priority
label: CAM_AE Shutter Priority
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 39 0A FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ae_iris_priority
label: CAM_AE Iris Priority
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 39 0B FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ae_gain_priority
label: CAM_AE Gain Priority
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 39 0E FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ae_bright
label: CAM_AE Bright
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 39 0D FF"
params: []
# --- Low Light Basis Brightness ---
- id: cam_lowlight_basis_on
label: CAM_LowLightBasisBrightness On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 39 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_lowlight_basis_off
label: CAM_LowLightBasisBrightness Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 39 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_lowlight_basis_position
label: CAM_LowLightBasisBrightness Position
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 49 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Position"
# --- Shutter ---
- id: cam_shutter_reset
label: CAM_Shutter Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0A 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_shutter_up
label: CAM_Shutter Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0A 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_shutter_down
label: CAM_Shutter Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0A 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_shutter_direct
label: CAM_Shutter Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 4A 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Shutter Position"
- id: cam_maxshutter_limit
label: CAM_MaxShutter Limit
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 2A 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "High-speed shutter limit"
- id: cam_minshutter_limit
label: CAM_MinShutter Limit
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 2A 01 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Low-speed shutter limit"
# --- Slow Shutter ---
- id: cam_slowshutter_on
label: CAM_SlowShutter On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 5A 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_slowshutter_off
label: CAM_SlowShutter Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 5A 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_slowshutter_limit
label: CAM_SlowShutter Limit
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 5A 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Slow Shutter Limit"
# --- Iris ---
- id: cam_iris_reset
label: CAM_Iris Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0B 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_iris_up
label: CAM_Iris Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0B 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_iris_down
label: CAM_Iris Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0B 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_iris_direct
label: CAM_Iris Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 4B 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Iris Position"
# --- Gain ---
- id: cam_gain_reset
label: CAM_Gain Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0C 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gain_up
label: CAM_Gain Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0C 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gain_down
label: CAM_Gain Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0C 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gain_direct
label: CAM_Gain Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 4C 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Gain Position"
- id: cam_gain_limit
label: CAM_Gain Gain Limit
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 2C 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Gain Limit"
- id: cam_gain_point_pos
label: CAM_Gain Gain Point Pos
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 4C 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Gain Point"
- id: cam_gain_point_on_off
label: CAM_Gain Gain Point On/Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 0C 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "2=On, 3=Off"
# --- Bright ---
- id: cam_bright_reset
label: CAM_Bright Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0D 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_bright_up
label: CAM_Bright Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0D 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_bright_down
label: CAM_Bright Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0D 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_bright_direct
label: CAM_Bright Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 4D 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Bright Position"
# --- Exposure Compensation ---
- id: cam_expcomp_on
label: CAM_ExpComp On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3E 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_expcomp_off
label: CAM_ExpComp Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3E 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_expcomp_reset
label: CAM_ExpComp Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0E 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_expcomp_up
label: CAM_ExpComp Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0E 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_expcomp_down
label: CAM_ExpComp Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 0E 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_expcomp_direct
label: CAM_ExpComp Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "ExpComp Position 00h to 0Eh"
# --- Backlight / Spot AE / AE Response ---
- id: cam_backlight_on
label: CAM_Backlight On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 33 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_backlight_off
label: CAM_Backlight Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 33 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spotae_on
label: CAM_SpotAE On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 59 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spotae_off
label: CAM_SpotAE Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 59 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spotae_position
label: CAM_SpotAE Position
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 29 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "X (0h to Fh)"
- name: rs
type: integer
description: "Y (0h to Fh)"
- id: cam_ae_response_direct
label: CAM_AE_Response Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 5D pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "AE Response 01h to 30h (default 01h)"
# --- Visibility Enhancement (VE) ---
- id: cam_ve_off
label: CAM_VE Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3D 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ve_on
label: CAM_VE VE On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3D 06 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ve_set_parameter
label: CAM_VE Set Parameter
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 2D 00 0q 0r 0s 00 00 00 00 FF"
params:
- name: q
type: integer
description: "Display brightness level (0 Dark to 6 Bright)"
- name: r
type: integer
description: "Brightness compensation selection (0 Very dark, 1 Dark, 2 Standard, 3 Bright)"
- name: s
type: integer
description: "Compensation level (0 Low, 1 Mid, 2 High)"
# --- Defog ---
- id: cam_defog_on
label: CAM_Defog On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 37 02 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Defog level (0 mid, 1 low, 2 mid, 3 high)"
- id: cam_defog_off
label: CAM_Defog Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 37 03 00 FF"
params: []
# --- Aperture ---
- id: cam_aperture_reset
label: CAM_Aperture Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 02 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_up
label: CAM_Aperture Up
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 02 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_down
label: CAM_Aperture Down
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 02 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_level
label: CAM_Aperture Level
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 42 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Aperture Gain 00h to 0Fh"
- id: cam_aperture_mode
label: CAM_Aperture Mode
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 01 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "0 Auto, 1 Manual"
- id: cam_aperture_bandwidth
label: CAM_Aperture BandWidth
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 02 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "0 default, 1 low, 2 mid, 3 wide, 4 broad"
- id: cam_aperture_crispening
label: CAM_Aperture Crispening
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 03 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Crispening 0h to 7h"
- id: cam_aperture_hv_balance
label: CAM_Aperture H/V balance
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 04 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "H/V Balance 5h to 9h"
- id: cam_aperture_bw_balance
label: CAM_Aperture B/W balance
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 05 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "B/W Balance 0h to 4h"
- id: cam_aperture_limit
label: CAM_Aperture Limit
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 06 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Limit 0h to 7h"
- id: cam_aperture_highlight_detail
label: CAM_Aperture HighLightDetail
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 07 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "High light detail 0h to 4h"
- id: cam_aperture_super_low
label: CAM_Aperture SuperLow
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 42 08 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Super low emphasis 0h to 7h"
# --- High Resolution / NR / Stabilizer ---
- id: cam_hr_on
label: CAM_HR On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 52 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_hr_off
label: CAM_HR Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 52 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_nr_noise_reduction
label: CAM_NR Noise Reduction
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 53 pp FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "00h Off, 01h-05h level, 7Fh 2D/3D manual"
- id: cam_nr_2d_3d
label: CAM_NR 2D NR/3D NR
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 53 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "2D NR level 0h to 5h"
- name: q
type: integer
description: "3D NR level 0h to 5h"
- id: cam_stabilizer_on
label: CAM_Stabilizer On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 34 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_stabilizer_off
label: CAM_Stabilizer Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 34 03 FF"
params: []
# --- Gamma ---
- id: cam_gamma
label: CAM_Gamma
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 5B 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "0 Standard, 1 Straight, 2 Pattern"
- id: cam_gamma_pattern
label: CAM_Gamma Pattern
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 5B 0p 0q 0r FF"
params:
- name: pqr
type: integer
description: "Selection pattern 001h to 200h"
- id: cam_gamma_offset
label: CAM_Gamma Offset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1E 00 00 00 0s 0t 0u FF"
params:
- name: s
type: integer
description: "Polarity offset (0 plus, 1 minus)"
- name: tu
type: integer
description: "Offset 00h to 40h"
# --- High Sensitivity / LR Reverse / Freeze / Picture Effect / Flip ---
- id: cam_highsensitivity_on
label: CAM_HighSensitivity On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 5E 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_highsensitivity_off
label: CAM_HighSensitivity Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 5E 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_lr_reverse_on
label: CAM_LR_Reverse On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 61 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_lr_reverse_off
label: CAM_LR_Reverse Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 61 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_freeze_on
label: CAM_Freeze On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 62 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_freeze_off
label: CAM_Freeze Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 62 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_picture_effect_off
label: CAM_PictureEffect Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 63 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_picture_effect_bw
label: CAM_PictureEffect Black & White
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 63 04 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_picture_flip_on
label: CAM_PictureFlip On (E-Flip)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 66 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_picture_flip_off
label: CAM_PictureFlip Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 66 03 FF"
params: []
# --- ICR / Auto ICR ---
- id: cam_icr_on
label: CAM_ICR On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 01 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_icr_off
label: CAM_ICR Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 01 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_autoicr_on
label: CAM_AutoICR On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 51 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_autoicr_off
label: CAM_AutoICR Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 51 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_autoicr_threshold
label: CAM_AutoICR Threshold
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 21 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "ICR OnOff Threshold Level 00h to FFh"
- id: cam_autoicr_alarm_reply_on
label: CAM_AutoICRAlarmReply On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 31 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_autoicr_alarm_reply_off
label: CAM_AutoICRAlarmReply Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 31 03 FF"
params: []
# --- Memory / Custom Preset ---
- id: cam_memory_reset
label: CAM_Memory Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3F 00 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Memory Number 0h to 63h"
- id: cam_memory_set
label: CAM_Memory Set
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3F 01 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Memory Number 0h to 63h"
- id: cam_memory_recall
label: CAM_Memory Recall
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3F 02 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Memory Number 0h to 63h"
- id: cam_custom_reset
label: CAM_Custom Reset
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3F 00 7F FF"
params: []
- id: cam_custom_set
label: CAM_Custom Set
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3F 01 7F FF"
params: []
- id: cam_custom_recall
label: CAM_Custom Recall
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 3F 02 7F FF"
params: []
- id: cam_memsave_write
label: CAM_MemSave Write
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 23 0X 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: X
type: integer
description: "Address 00h to 07h (16 bytes each)"
- name: pqrs
type: integer
description: "Data 0000h to FFFFh"
# --- Display / Title / Mute ---
- id: cam_display_on
label: CAM_Display On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 15 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_display_off
label: CAM_Display Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 15 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_display_toggle
label: CAM_Display On/Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 15 10 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_multiline_title_set1
label: CAM_MultiLineTitle Title Set1
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 73 1L 00 nn pp qq 00 00 00 00 00 00 FF"
params:
- name: L
type: integer
description: "Line Number"
- name: nn
type: integer
description: "H-position"
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Color"
- name: qq
type: integer
description: "Blink"
- id: cam_multiline_title_set2
label: CAM_MultiLineTitle Title Set2
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 73 2L mm nn pp qq rr ss tt uu vv ww FF"
params:
- name: L
type: integer
description: "Line Number"
- name: "m n p q r s t u v w"
type: integer
description: "Characters 1 to 10"
- id: cam_multiline_title_set3
label: CAM_MultiLineTitle Title Set3
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 73 3L mm nn pp qq rr ss tt uu vv ww FF"
params:
- name: L
type: integer
description: "Line Number"
- name: "m n p q r s t u v w"
type: integer
description: "Characters 11 to 20"
- id: cam_multiline_title_clear
label: CAM_MultiLineTitle Title Clear
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 74 1p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "0h to Ah, F = all lines"
- id: cam_multiline_title_on
label: CAM_MultiLineTitle On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 74 2p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "0h to Ah, F = all lines"
- id: cam_multiline_title_off
label: CAM_MultiLineTitle Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 74 3p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "0h to Ah, F = all lines"
- id: cam_mute_on
label: CAM_Mute On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 75 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_mute_off
label: CAM_Mute Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 75 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_mute_toggle
label: CAM_Mute On/Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 75 10 FF"
params: []
# --- Privacy Zone / Mask ---
- id: cam_privacyzone_set_mask
label: CAM_PrivacyZone SetMask
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 76 mm nn 0r 0r 0s 0s FF"
params:
- name: mm
type: integer
description: "Mask Settings"
- name: nn
type: integer
description: "00 Modify, 01 New"
- name: rr
type: integer
description: "Width"
- name: ss
type: integer
description: "Height"
- id: cam_privacyzone_set_mask_table
label: CAM_PrivacyZone SetMaskTable
kind: action
command: "8x 01 05 70 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Table 0h to 1h"
- id: cam_privacyzone_display
label: CAM_PrivacyZone Display
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 77 pp pp pp pp FF"
params:
- name: "pp pp pp pp"
type: integer
description: "Mask Display per-mask (0 Off, 1 On)"
- id: cam_privacyzone_set_mask_color
label: CAM_PrivacyZone SetMaskColor
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 78 pp pp pp pp qq rr FF"
params:
- name: "pp pp pp pp"
type: integer
description: "Mask Color Settings"
- name: qq
type: integer
description: "Color when 0 selected"
- name: rr
type: integer
description: "Color when 1 selected"
- id: cam_privacyzone_set_pantilt_angle
label: CAM_PrivacyZone SetPanTiltAngle
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 79 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q FF"
params:
- name: ppp
type: integer
description: "Pan angle"
- name: qqq
type: integer
description: "Tilt angle"
- id: cam_privacyzone_set_ptz_mask
label: CAM_PrivacyZone SetPTZMask
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 7B mm 0p 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0r 0r 0r 0r FF"
params:
- name: mm
type: integer
description: "Mask Settings"
- name: ppp
type: integer
description: "Pan"
- name: qqq
type: integer
description: "Tilt"
- name: rrrr
type: integer
description: "Zoom"
- id: cam_privacyzone_non_interlock_mask
label: CAM_PrivacyZone Non_InterlockMask
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 6F mm 0p 0p 0q 0q 0r 0r 0s 0s FF"
params:
- name: mm
type: integer
description: "Non_Interlock Mask Settings"
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "X"
- name: qq
type: integer
description: "Y"
- name: rr
type: integer
description: "W"
- name: ss
type: integer
description: "H"
- id: cam_privacyzone_center_line_off
label: CAM_PrivacyZone CenterLineOff
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 7C 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_privacyzone_center_line_on
label: CAM_PrivacyZone CenterLineOn
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 7C 04 FF"
params: []
# --- ID / Continuous Reply / Intervals ---
- id: cam_id_write
label: CAM_IDWrite
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 22 0p 0q 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: pqrs
type: integer
description: "Camera ID 0000h to FFFFh"
- id: cam_continuous_zoom_pos_reply_on
label: CAM_Continuous ZoomPosReply On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 69 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_continuous_zoom_pos_reply_off
label: CAM_Continuous ZoomPosReply Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 69 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_zoom_pos_reply_interval_time_set
label: CAM_ZoomPosReplyIntervalTimeSet
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 6A 00 00 0p 0p FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Interval Time [V cycle] 01h to FFh"
- id: cam_continuous_focus_pos_reply_on
label: CAM_Continuous FocusPosReply On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 16 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_continuous_focus_pos_reply_off
label: CAM_Continuous FocusPosReply Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 16 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_pos_reply_interval_time_set
label: CAM_FocusPosReplyIntervalTimeSet
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1A 00 00 0p 0p FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Interval Time [V cycle] 01h to FFh"
# --- Register / Chroma / Color ---
- id: cam_register_value
label: CAM_RegisterValue
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 24 mn 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: mn
type: integer
description: "Register No. 00h to 7Fh"
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Register Value 00h to FFh"
- id: cam_chroma_suppress
label: CAM_ChromaSuppress
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 5F 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "00 Off, 01h-03h On (3 levels)"
- id: cam_color_gain_direct
label: CAM_ColorGain Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 49 00 00 00 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Color Gain 0h (60%) to Eh (200%)"
- id: cam_color_hue_direct
label: CAM_ColorHue Direct
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 4F 00 00 00 0p FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "Color Hue 0h (-14 deg) to Eh (+14 deg)"
# --- Extended Commands (require Extended Mode register 5F on) ---
- id: cam_ex_expcomp_reset
label: CAM_ExExpComp Reset (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 0E 00 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ex_expcomp_up
label: CAM_ExExpComp Up (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 0E 02 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Step number 00h to 7Fh (00h same as 01h)"
- id: cam_ex_expcomp_down
label: CAM_ExExpComp Down (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 0E 03 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Step number 00h to 7Fh (00h same as 01h)"
- id: cam_ex_expcomp_direct
label: CAM_ExExpComp Direct (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 4E 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Level 00h to FFh"
- id: cam_ex_aperture_reset
label: CAM_ExAperture Reset (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 02 00 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ex_aperture_up
label: CAM_ExAperture Up (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 02 02 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Step number 00h to 7Fh (00h same as 01h)"
- id: cam_ex_aperture_down
label: CAM_ExAperture Down (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 02 03 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Step number 00h to 7Fh (00h same as 01h)"
- id: cam_ex_aperture_direct
label: CAM_ExAperture Direct (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 42 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Level 00h to FFh"
- id: cam_ex_autoicr_threshold_on_off
label: CAM_ExAutoICR Threshold ON to OFF (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 21 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "ICR ON to OFF threshold 00h to FFh"
- id: cam_ex_autoicr_on_level
label: CAM_ExAutoICR On Level (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 21 01 00 0r 0s FF"
params:
- name: rs
type: integer
description: "ICR OFF to ON threshold 00h to 16h"
- id: cam_ex_color_gain_direct
label: CAM_ExColorGain Direct (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 49 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Gain 00h (0%) to FFh (200%)"
- id: cam_ex_color_hue_direct
label: CAM_ExColorHue Direct (Extended)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 1F 4F 00 00 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: pq
type: integer
description: "Phase 00h (-14 deg) to FFh (14 deg)"
# --- HLC / Color Bar ---
- id: cam_hlc_parameter_set
label: CAM_HLC Parameter Set
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 14 0p 0q FF"
params:
- name: p
type: integer
description: "HLC level (0 Off, 1 On)"
- name: q
type: integer
description: "HLC mask level (0 Off, 1 On)"
- id: cam_color_bar_off
label: CAM_ColorBar Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 7E 04 7D 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_color_bar_100_8
label: CAM_ColorBar On (100% 8 colors)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 7E 04 7D 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_color_bar_100_7
label: CAM_ColorBar On (100% 7 colors)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 7E 04 7D 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_color_bar_gray_scale
label: CAM_ColorBar On (Gray scale)
kind: action
command: "8x 01 7E 04 7D 03 FF"
params: []
# --- Electronic Pan/Tilt (ePT) ---
- id: cam_ept_on
label: CAM_ePT On
kind: action
command: "8x 01 7E 06 00 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ept_off
label: CAM_ePT Off
kind: action
command: "8x 01 7E 06 00 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ept_absolute_position
label: CAM_ePT Absolute Position
kind: action
command: "8x 01 7E 06 20 00 00 0y 0y 0y 0y 0z 0z 0z 0z FF"
params:
- name: yyyy
type: integer
description: "Pan position (units of 6 pixels)"
- name: zzzz
type: integer
description: "Tilt position (units of 4.5 pixels)"
# --- Maintenance Mode (firmware update; SAFETY-CRITICAL) ---
- id: cam_maintenance_mode_step1
label: CAM_MaintenanceMode Step1
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 00 0C FF"
params: []
- id: cam_maintenance_mode_step2
label: CAM_MaintenanceMode Step2
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 00 0D FF"
params: []
- id: cam_maintenance_mode_step3
label: CAM_MaintenanceMode Step3
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 00 13 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_maintenance_mode_step4
label: CAM_MaintenanceMode Step4
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 00 04 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_maintenance_mode_update
label: CAM_MaintenanceMode Update
kind: action
command: "8x 01 04 00 20 FF"
params: []
# --- Inquiry Commands (kind: query) ---
- id: cam_power_inq
label: CAM_PowerInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_zoom_pos_inq
label: CAM_ZoomPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 47 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_mode_inq
label: CAM_DZoomModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 06 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_cs_mode_inq
label: CAM_DZoomC/SModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 36 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_dzoom_pos_inq
label: CAM_DZoomPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 46 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_mode_inq
label: CAM_FocusModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 38 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_pos_inq
label: CAM_FocusPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 48 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_focus_near_limit_inq
label: CAM_FocusNearLimitInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 28 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spot_focus_mode_inq
label: CAM_SpotFocusModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 08 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spot_focus_pos_inq
label: CAM_SpotFocusPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 68 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_af_sensitivity_inq
label: CAM_AFSensitivityInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 58 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_af_mode_inq
label: CAM_AFModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 57 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_af_time_setting_inq
label: CAM_AFTimeSettingInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 27 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_low_light_basis_brightness_inq
label: CAM_LowLightBasisBrightnessInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 39 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_low_light_basis_brightness_pos_inq
label: CAM_LowLightBasisBrightnessPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 49 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ir_correction_inq
label: CAM_IRCorrectionInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 11 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_wb_mode_inq
label: CAM_WBModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 35 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_r_gain_inq
label: CAM_RGainInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 43 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_b_gain_inq
label: CAM_BGainInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 44 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ae_mode_inq
label: CAM_AEModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 39 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_shutter_pos_inq
label: CAM_ShutterPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 4A FF"
params: []
- id: cam_max_shutter_inq
label: CAM_MaxShutterInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 2A 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_min_shutter_inq
label: CAM_MinShutterInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 2A 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_slow_shutter_inq
label: CAM_SlowShutterInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 5A FF"
params: []
- id: cam_slow_shutter_limit_inq
label: CAM_SlowShutterLimitInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 5A FF"
params: []
- id: cam_iris_pos_inq
label: CAM_IrisPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 4B FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gain_pos_inq
label: CAM_GainPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 4C FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gain_limit_inq
label: CAM_GainLimitInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 2C FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gain_point_inq
label: CAM_GainPointInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 4C FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gain_point_on_off_inq
label: Gain Point On/Off Inq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 0C FF"
params: []
- id: cam_bright_pos_inq
label: CAM_BrightPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 4D FF"
params: []
- id: cam_exp_comp_mode_inq
label: CAM_ExpCompModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 3E FF"
params: []
- id: cam_exp_comp_pos_inq
label: CAM_ExpCompPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 4E FF"
params: []
- id: cam_backlight_mode_inq
label: CAM_BackLightModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 33 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spot_ae_pos_inq
label: CAM_SpotAEPosInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 29 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_spot_ae_mode_inq
label: CAM_SpotAEModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 59 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ve_mode_inq
label: CAM_VEModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 3D FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ve_parameter_inq
label: CAM_VEParameterInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 2D FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ae_response_inq
label: CAM_AEResponseInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 5D FF"
params: []
- id: cam_defog_inq
label: CAM_DefogInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 37 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_inq
label: CAM_ApertureInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 42 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_mode_inq
label: CAM_ApertureModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_bandwidth_inq
label: CAM_ApertureBandwidthInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 02 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_crispening_inq
label: CAM_ApertureCrispeningInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 03 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_hv_balance_inq
label: CAM_ApertureH/VBalanceInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 04 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_bw_balance_inq
label: CAM_ApertureB/WBalanceInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 05 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_limit_inq
label: CAM_ApertureLimitInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 06 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_highlight_detail_inq
label: CAM_ApertureHighLightDetailInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 07 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_aperture_super_low_inq
label: CAM_ApertureSuperLowInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 42 08 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_hr_mode_inq
label: CAM_HRModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 52 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_nr_inq
label: CAM_NRInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 53 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_nr_2d_3d_inq
label: CAM_NR2D3DInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 53 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_stabilizer_mode_inq
label: CAM_StabilizerModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 34 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gamma_inq
label: CAM_GammaInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 5B FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gamma_pattern_inq
label: CAM_GammaPatternInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 5B FF"
params: []
- id: cam_gamma_offset_inq
label: CAM_GammaOffsetInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1E FF"
params: []
- id: cam_high_sensitivity_inq
label: CAM_HighSensitivityInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 5E FF"
params: []
- id: cam_lr_reverse_mode_inq
label: CAM_LR_ReverseModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 61 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_freeze_mode_inq
label: CAM_FreezeModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 62 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_picture_effect_mode_inq
label: CAM_PictureEffectModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 63 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_picture_flip_mode_inq
label: CAM_PictureFlipModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 66 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_icr_mode_inq
label: CAM_ICRModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_auto_icr_mode_inq
label: CAM_AutoICRModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 51 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_auto_icr_threshold_inq
label: CAM_AutoICRThresholdInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 21 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_auto_icr_alarm_reply_inq
label: CAM_AutoICRAlarmReplyInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 31 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_memory_inq
label: CAM_MemoryInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 3F FF"
params: []
- id: cam_mem_save_inq
label: CAM_MemSaveInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 23 0X FF"
params:
- name: X
type: integer
description: "Address 00h to 07h"
- id: cam_display_mode_inq
label: CAM_DisplayModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 15 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_mute_mode_inq
label: CAM_MuteModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 75 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_set_mask_table_inq
label: CAM_SetMaskTableInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 05 70 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_privacy_display_inq
label: CAM_PrivacyDisplayInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 77 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_privacy_pan_tilt_inq
label: CAM_PrivacyPanTiltInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 79 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_privacy_ptz_inq
label: CAM_PrivacyPTZInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 7B mm FF"
params:
- name: mm
type: integer
description: "Mask Settings"
- id: cam_privacy_monitor_inq
label: CAM_PrivacyMonitorInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 6F FF"
params: []
- id: cam_id_inq
label: CAM_IDInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 22 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_version_inq
label: CAM_VersionInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 00 02 FF"
params: []
# Reply: y0 50 00 20 mn pq rs tu vw FF - mnpq Model Code (0709 = FCB-ER8530, 070A = FCB-ER8550),
# rstu ROM version, vw Socket Number (=02).
- id: cam_continuous_zoom_pos_reply_mode_inq
label: CAM_ContinuousZoomPosReplyModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 69 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_zoom_pos_reply_interval_time_inq
label: CAM_ZoomPosReplyIntervalTimeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 6A FF"
params: []
- id: cam_continuous_focus_pos_reply_mode_inq
label: CAM_ContinuousFocusPosReplyModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 16 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ex_auto_icr_on_level_inq
label: CAM_ExAutoICROnLevelInq (Extended)
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1F 21 01 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_hlc_inq
label: CAM_HLCInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 14 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_register_value_inq
label: CAM_RegisterValueInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 24 pp FF"
params:
- name: pp
type: integer
description: "Register No."
- id: cam_focus_pos_reply_interval_time_inq
label: CAM_FocusPosReplyIntervalTimeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1A FF"
params: []
- id: cam_color_bar_inq
label: CAM_ColorBarInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 04 7D FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ept_mode_inq
label: CAM_ePTModeInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 06 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ept_position_inq
label: CAM_ePTPositionInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 06 20 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_temp_inq
label: CAM_TempInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 68 FF"
params: []
# Reply pq = lens temperature (see Temperature Reading Conversion table).
- id: cam_ex_exp_comp_pos_inq
label: CAM_ExExpCompPosInq (Extended)
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1F 4E FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ex_auto_icr_threshold_inq
label: CAM_ExAutoICRThresholdInq (Extended)
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1F 21 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ex_detail_inq
label: CAM_ExDetailInq (Extended)
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1F 42 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_chroma_suppress_inq
label: CAM_ChromaSuppressInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 5F FF"
params: []
- id: cam_color_gain_inq
label: CAM_ColorGainInq (Saturation)
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 49 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ex_color_gain_inq
label: CAM_ExColorGainInq (Extended)
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1F 49 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_color_hue_inq
label: CAM_ColorHueInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 4F FF"
params: []
- id: cam_ex_color_hue_inq
label: CAM_ExColorHueInq (Extended)
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 1F 4F 00 FF"
params: []
- id: cam_center_line_inq
label: CenterLineInq
kind: query
command: "8x 09 04 7C FF"
params: []
# --- Block Inquiry Commands (packed multi-byte status) ---
- id: block_inq_lens_control
label: Lens Control System Inquiry
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 7E 00 FF"
params: []
# Returns 16-byte packed block: zoom position, focus position, near limit, DZoom mode/state,
# AF mode/sensitivity, memory recall & focus/zoom command executing flags.
- id: block_inq_camera_control
label: Camera Control System Inquiry
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 7E 01 FF"
params: []
# Returns 16-byte packed block: WB mode, R/B gain, aperture gain, shutter/iris/gain/bright position,
# exposure mode, HR, VE, spot AE, backlight, exp comp, slow shutter.
- id: block_inq_other
label: Other Inquiry Commands
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 7E 02 FF"
params: []
# Returns 16-byte packed block: power, ICR, auto ICR, stabilizer, freeze, LR reverse, mute,
# display, title, privacy zone, picture effect, camera ID, memory/ICR/stabilizer provision flags, system.
- id: block_inq_extended_function1
label: Extended Function1 Query
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 7E 03 FF"
params: []
# Returns packed block: DZoom position, AF activation/interval time, advanced privacy, e-Flip,
# AE response, gamma, spot AE X/Y, high sensitivity, NR level, chroma suppress, gain limit, color gain.
- id: block_inq_extended_function2
label: Extended Function2 Query
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 7E 04 FF"
params: []
# Returns packed block: VE state, defog state/level, display brightness, brightness compensation, level.
- id: block_inq_extended_function3
label: Extended Function3 Query
kind: query
command: "8x 09 7E 7E 05 FF"
params: []
# Returns packed block: color hue plus reserved bytes.
Feedbacks
# VISCA replies are framed as Acknowledge (z0 4y FF) and Completion (z0 5y FF),
# where z = device address + 8 and y = socket number. Inquiries return data after byte 3 of Completion.
# The states below are the discrete enumerated values observable via the inquiry commands above.
- id: power_state
type: enum
values: [on, off_standby]
query: cam_power_inq
- id: dzoom_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off, super_resolution_zoom]
query: cam_dzoom_mode_inq
- id: dzoom_cs_mode
type: enum
values: [combine, separate]
query: cam_dzoom_cs_mode_inq
- id: focus_mode
type: enum
values: [auto, manual]
query: cam_focus_mode_inq
- id: af_sensitivity
type: enum
values: [normal, low]
query: cam_af_sensitivity_inq
- id: af_mode
type: enum
values: [normal, interval, zoom_trigger]
query: cam_af_mode_inq
- id: ir_correction
type: enum
values: [standard, ir_light]
query: cam_ir_correction_inq
- id: wb_mode
type: enum
values: [auto, indoor, outdoor, one_push_wb, atw, manual, outdoor_auto, sodium_lamp_auto, sodium_lamp, sodium_lamp_outdoor_auto]
query: cam_wb_mode_inq
- id: ae_mode
type: enum
values: [full_auto, manual, shutter_priority, iris_priority, bright]
query: cam_ae_mode_inq
- id: slow_shutter
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_slow_shutter_inq
- id: exp_comp_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_exp_comp_mode_inq
- id: backlight_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_backlight_mode_inq
- id: spot_ae_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_spot_ae_mode_inq
- id: ve_mode
type: enum
values: [off, on]
query: cam_ve_mode_inq
- id: hr_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_hr_mode_inq
- id: stabilizer_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_stabilizer_mode_inq
- id: high_sensitivity
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_high_sensitivity_inq
- id: lr_reverse_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_lr_reverse_mode_inq
- id: freeze_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_freeze_mode_inq
- id: picture_effect_mode
type: enum
values: [off, black_and_white]
query: cam_picture_effect_mode_inq
- id: picture_flip_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_picture_flip_mode_inq
- id: icr_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_icr_mode_inq
- id: auto_icr_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_auto_icr_mode_inq
- id: auto_icr_alarm_reply
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_auto_icr_alarm_reply_inq
- id: display_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_display_mode_inq
- id: mute_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_mute_mode_inq
- id: color_bar
type: enum
values: [off, color_bar_100_8, color_bar_100_7, gray_scale]
query: cam_color_bar_inq
- id: ept_mode
type: enum
values: [on, off]
query: cam_ept_mode_inq
- id: center_line
type: enum
values: [off, on]
query: cam_center_line_inq
# UNRESOLVED: numeric-value feedbacks (zoom/focus/iris/gain/shutter/bright position, R/B gain,
# gamma, NR level, chroma suppress, gain limit, AE response, color gain/hue, lens temperature,
# camera ID, version/ROM) are returned by their respective inquiry commands but their exact
# scaling/units are only partially documented (see VISCA Command Setting Values tables in source).
Variables
# Settable parameters with continuous/enum ranges exposed via Direct/Set commands.
# Ranges documented in source (see "VISCA Command Setting Values" tables).
- id: zoom_position
type: integer
range: "0000h to 7AC0h (mode-dependent max)"
unit: hex_position
- id: focus_position
type: integer
range: "1000h to F000h"
unit: hex_position
- id: focus_near_limit
type: integer
range: "1000h to F000h (1000h=Inf, B000h=35cm initial, F000h=8cm)"
unit: hex_position
- id: dzoom_position
type: integer
range: "00h to EBh"
unit: hex_position
- id: r_gain
type: integer
range: "00h to FFh"
- id: b_gain
type: integer
range: "00h to FFh"
- id: shutter_position
type: integer
range: "see source Shutter Speed table (06h to 21h, mode-dependent)"
- id: max_shutter_limit
type: integer
range: "see source High-speed shutter limit table"
- id: min_shutter_limit
type: integer
range: "see source Low-speed shutter limit table"
- id: slow_shutter_limit
type: integer
range: "see source Slow Shutter Limit table"
- id: iris_position
type: integer
range: "00h (CLOSE) to 19h (F2.0)"
- id: gain_position
type: integer
range: "01h (0 dB) to 11h (48 dB)"
- id: gain_limit
type: integer
range: "4h to Dh (mode-dependent under High Sensitivity)"
- id: bright_position
type: integer
range: "00h to 29h"
- id: exp_comp_position
type: integer
range: "00h to 0Eh"
- id: ae_response
type: integer
range: "01h to 30h"
default: 01h
- id: aperture_gain
type: integer
range: "00h to 0Fh"
- id: nr_level
type: integer
range: "00h Off, 01h-05h level, 7Fh 2D/3D manual"
- id: chroma_suppress
type: integer
range: "00h Off, 01h-03h"
- id: color_gain
type: integer
range: "0h (60%) to Eh (200%); extended 00h (0%) to FFh (200%)"
- id: color_hue
type: integer
range: "0h (-14 deg) to Eh (+14 deg); extended 00h to FFh"
- id: camera_id
type: integer
range: "0000h to FFFFh"
- id: auto_icr_threshold
type: integer
range: "00h to FFh"
# UNRESOLVED: register values (CAM_RegisterValue mn 00h-7Fh, data 00h-FFh) are documented as a
# raw register map but only selected registers (baud, VISCA/PTP, digital output, monitoring mode,
# zoom limit, DZoom max, StableZoom, APR, focus offset, extended mode) are explained in source.
Events
# Unsolicited camera-issued messages (no inquiry needed):
- id: acknowledge
packet: "z0 4y FF"
description: "Returned when a command is accepted. z = address+8, y = socket no."
- id: completion
packet: "z0 5y FF"
description: "Returned when command/inquiry execution finishes. Inquiry replies carry data after byte 3."
- id: network_change
packet: "z0 38 FF"
description: "Issued when power is being routed (e.g. after CAM_Power or reset boot-up)."
- id: auto_icr_alarm
packet: "y0 07 04 31 02 FF"
description: "Auto ICR Off to On transition alarm (when CAM_AutoICRAlarmReply On)."
- id: auto_icr_alarm_on_to_off
packet: "y0 07 04 31 03 FF"
description: "Auto ICR On to Off transition alarm."
- id: continuous_zoom_pos_reply
packet: "y0 07 04 69 0p 0p 0q 0q 0q 0q FF"
description: "Unsolicited zoom-position data when CAM_ContinuousZoomPosReply On. pp=D-Zoom pos (00 when Combine), qqqq=Zoom Position."
- id: continuous_focus_pos_reply
packet: "y0 07 04 16 00 00 0p 0p 0p 0p FF"
description: "Unsolicited focus-position data when CAM_ContinuousFocusPosReply On. pppp=Focus Position."
# Error events:
- id: error_message_length
packet: "z0 6y 01 FF"
description: "Message length error (>14 bytes)."
- id: error_syntax
packet: "z0 6y 02 FF"
description: "Syntax error."
- id: error_command_buffer_full
packet: "z0 6y 03 FF"
description: "Command buffer full (two sockets in use)."
- id: error_command_cancelled
packet: "z0 6y 04 FF"
description: "Command cancelled."
- id: error_no_socket
packet: "z0 6y 05 FF"
description: "No socket (to be cancelled)."
- id: error_command_not_executable
packet: "z0 6y 41 FF"
description: "Command not executable in current mode."
Macros
# The source documents explicit multi-step sequences (no parameterized macro language).
- id: maintenance_mode_entry
description: "Firmware-update maintenance-mode entry sequence (UART)."
steps:
- "CAM_Power Off: 8x 01 04 00 03 FF (expect ACK + COMP)"
- "Step1: 8x 01 04 00 0C FF (expect ACK + COMP)"
- "Step2: 8x 01 04 00 0D FF (expect ACK + COMP)"
- "Step3: 8x 01 04 00 13 FF (expect ACK + COMP, ~14 sec transition)"
- "Step4: 8x 01 04 00 04 FF (expect ACK + COMP)"
- "Update: 8x 01 04 00 20 FF (expect ACK + COMP)"
notes: "After 'ready', send 'reprogram' then firmware binary via XMODEM/SUM; camera replies 'recieve' then 'reboot'."
- id: boot_up_sequence
description: "Boot timing after CAM_RESET / power application."
steps:
- "ACK to CAM_RESET: max 2 sec"
- "Boot up to Network Change: max 10 sec"
- "Then issue Address Set"
- id: hardware_reset
description: "Hardware reset via RESET pin (CN1701 pin 26)."
steps:
- "Drive RESET low (GND) for Treset > 10 ms"
- "Camera reset completes > 10 ms later"
- "Camera starts; issues Network Change within max 10 sec"
Safety
confirmation_required_for:
- cam_power_off
- cam_initialize_camera
- cam_maintenance_mode_step1
- cam_maintenance_mode_step2
- cam_maintenance_mode_step3
- cam_maintenance_mode_step4
- cam_maintenance_mode_update
- cam_id_write
- cam_register_value
interlocks:
- "Firmware write (maintenance mode): Power MUST remain on during the entire write phase. Source states verbatim: 'When power is off during this period, camera will be broken.' (warned twice in Update Procedure section.)"
- "Maintenance-mode transition takes approximately 14 seconds; do not issue other commands during transition."
- "Hardware RESET (CN1701 pin 26): low-level GND pulse width must be >= 10 ms; camera reset completes >= 10 ms after pulse release."
- "Extended commands return CMD_NOT_EXEC when Extended Mode (register 5F) is Off; conversely normal commands return CMD_NOT_EXEC when Extended Mode is On."
- "Number of writes to non-volatile memory via Custom Preset is limited (source: Notes on Initial Settings)."
- "Privacy Zone Setting while digital zooming is NOT preserved by Custom Preset."
- "After CAM_Initialize Camera (8x 01 04 19 03 FF), wait for Network Change (max 10 sec) before issuing further commands."
warnings:
- "External synchronization function described in source applies ONLY to FCB-ER8550. Do NOT input external sync signals to an FCB-ER8530 (EXT_SYNC pin is unused; CN1701 pins 14-17 are FCB-ER8550-only)."
- "Switching to USB_PTP disables further VISCA communication; switching back requires PTP control (separate spec)."
# UNRESOLVED: no power-on/off sequencing requirements beyond RESET/boot timing are stated.
Notes
- Physical interface: VISCA UART on CN1701 pins 24 (VISCA_RxD, input) and 25 (VISCA_TxD, output) at CMOS 3.1V levels — NOT RS-232C voltage levels, despite the source framing the protocol as "RS-232C". Do not connect directly to a true RS-232C transceiver without level shifting. RxD: High min 2.3V / Low max 1.0V; TxD: High min 2.7V / Low max 0.4V.
- Addressing: Up to 7 FCB cameras per controller. Header
8Xwhere X = camera address 1-7; broadcast header88h. Reply headerZ0where Z = address + 8 (so address 1 replies90h). Only Address Set and IF_Clear are accepted as broadcast. - Sockets: Two command buffers; socket number
y(1 or 2) identifies which buffer an ACK/COMP/error refers to. Some commands return only a socket-0 completion (no ACK). - Default baud rate: 9600 bps (Register No. 00, value 00 initial setting). Selectable via register write: 01=19200, 02=38400, 03=57600, 04=115200. Register changes take effect after power cycle.
- Model code (CAM_VersionInq reply):
0709= FCB-ER8530,070A= FCB-ER8550. ROM version follows; socket numbervw = 02. - Zoom-position maxima vary by mode (Combine vs Separate, DZoom On/Off, Super Resolution Zoom, monitoring mode QFHD vs FHD-or-less) — see CAM_Zoom Direct param comment.
- Extended Mode (register
5Fbitfield) gates the ExExpComp / ExAperture / ExColorGain / ExColorHue / ExAutoICR commands; bit 0 = ExpComp extended 256 levels, bit 1 = Aperture extended 256 levels, bit 2 = Color Gain/Hue extended 256 levels, bit 3 = Auto ICR Off/On setting. - Image-stabilizer angle-of-view trade-off: Wide end approx. 70.2° (stabilizer off) vs 60.0° (on); tele end approx. 4.1° (off) vs 3.5° (on).
- Power consumption: 3.0 W typical, 4.0 W during motor operation. Supply 6-12 V DC on CN1701 pins 27-30.
- USB (CN1701 pins 19/21/22) is for firmware update only; requires VBUS (5V) on pin 19. USB-PTP control exists but is documented in a separate specification.