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JAI BM-141GE User Manual

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BM-141GE
BB-141GE
Digital Monochrome / Color
Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera
Document Version: Ver.2.2
BMB-141GE_Ver.2.2_Feb2016

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  • Page 1 User's Manual BM-141GE BB-141GE Digital Monochrome / Color Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera Document Version: Ver.2.2 BMB-141GE_Ver.2.2_Feb2016...
  • Page 2 JAI Ltd., Japan and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Ltd., Japan makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.4. Digital video output ..................23 7.4.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) .............. 23 7.4.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BM-141GE (monochrome) ...... 24 7.4.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BB-141GE (Bayer mosaic color) ....25 7.5.
  • Page 4 10.3.8 Optical Black transfer Mode ............... 57 10.3.9 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest) ............58 10.4. Operation Mode and Functions matrix ..............58 11. JAI control tool ..................59 11.1. About GenICam SFNC1.3 ................59 11.2. JAI SDK Ver.1.3 ..................... 59 11.3.
  • Page 5 BM-141GE / BB-141GE Change History ..................... 74 User's Record ....................75...

  • Page 6: Jai Gige ® Vision Camera Operation Manuals

    Describes the network interface User’s manual is available at www.jai.com JAI SDK & Control Tool User Guide and JAI SDK Getting Started Guide are provided with the JAI SDK which is available at www.jai.com. Introduction GigE Vision is a standard interface which uses Gigabit Ethernet for machine vision applications.

  • Page 7: Camera Operation

    BM-141GE/BB-141GE is a GigE Vision compliant camera, belonging to the C3 Basic family. Both the monochrome version BM-141GE and the color version BB-141GE provide a frame rate of 30 frames/second at full resolution. Using vertical binning (BM-141GE only), or partial scan, the camera can achieve faster frame rates.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    30.12 frames/second with full resolution in continuous operation  30 frames/second with external trigger and full resolution  Increased frame rate with vertical binning (BM-141GE only) , and fixed or variable partial scan  Exposure time from 63μs to 2 sec. using Pulse Width trigger mode ...

  • Page 9: Locations And Functions

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 4. Locations and Functions 4.1. Locations and functions ③ ③ ④ ⑦ ⑫ D C IN/ TRIG POWER/ TRIG ⑧ LIN K A CT. ⑨ ⑩ Gig E ⑫ ⑪ ① ⑥ ② ⑤ 1. Lens mount C-mount (Note *1) 2.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Indicator

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 4.2. Rear panel indicator. The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: Power Trig LED Amber: Power connected – initiating DCIN/ TRIG  POWE R / TR IG Steady green: Camera is operating in Continuous mode ...

  • Page 11: Pin Assignment

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 1. Attach the C mount lens to the camera (①). 2. Under the actual environment and the actual distance to the object, check whether it is possible to focus the lens by rotating the focus ring of the lens.

  • Page 12: D-Sub 9 Pin Connector For Gpio (Auxiliary)

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 5.3 D-sub 9 pin connector for GPIO (Auxiliary) Type: DD-09SSG Name Note LVDS In1- LVDS In1+ TTL IN 1 75ohm Terminator *1 TTL Out 1 TTL Out 2 Fig. 5 D-sub 9 pin connector 5.4 Internal DIP switch In order to change, the top cover must be removed.

  • Page 13: Gpio (Inputs And Outputs)

    Counter Divide by value Bypass 1 - 4095 1/2 to 1/4096 Fig.7 GPIO In the BM-141GE and BB-141GE, the relation for the external interface is fixed as below. Line Signal Connector Line 1 TTL Out 1 D Sub 9P pin #4...

  • Page 14: Lut (Cross Point Switch)

    1 through 4096, allowing a wide range of clock frequencies to be programmed. Setting Value 0 is bypass, setting value 1 is 1/2 dividing and setting value 4095 is 1/4096 dividing. The pixel clock for BM-141GE/BB-141GE is 58 MHz. 5.4.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 1) Each pulse generator consists of a 19-bit counter.

  • Page 15: Opto-Isolated Inputs/Outputs

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting Pulse Generator. 5.5 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs The control interface of the C3 GigE Vision camera series has opto-isolated inputs and outputs, providing galvanic separation between the camera's inputs/outputs and peripheral equipment.

  • Page 16: Recommended External Output Circuit Diagram For Customer

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 5.5.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer Fig.11. External Output Circuit, OPT OUT 1 and 2 5.5.3 Optical Interface Specifications The relation of the input signal and the output signal through the optical interface is as follows.

  • Page 17: Inputs And Outputs Table

    LEGEND: 0 = valid combination / x = Not valid (do not use this combination) The shaded parts are for the interface to external equipment. 6.4. Configuring the GPIO module 6.4.1 Input /Output Signal Selector The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting. Line Selector...
  • Page 18 BM-141GE / BB-141GE Line Source 6.5. GPIO programming examples 6.5.1 Pulse generator setting sreen...

  • Page 19: Gpio Plus Pwc Shutter

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 6.4.2 GPIO Plus PWC shutter Example: 10µs unit pulse width exposure control (PWC). Pixel clock is 58MHz. 580 clocks (680-100) equal 10µs. Feature Value c)Acquisition Trigger selector Trigger Mode Trigger controls JAI Acquisition and Exposure Pulse width control...

  • Page 20: Internal Trigger Generator

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 6.4.3 Internal Trigger Generator Example: Create a trigger signal and trigger the camera Feature Value c)Acquisition Trigger selector Trigger Mode Trigger controls Pulse Generators Pulse Generator Pulse Generator selector Selector Clock Choice 1 = Pixel Clock (30MHz)

  • Page 21: Image Output

    Important Note: By using Optical Black (OB) transfer mode, the user can select whether to include optical black pixels in the image stream. This is for Horizontal only. 7.2. Vertical Binning (BM-141GE only) The binning functions can be used to achieve higher frame rate or higher sensitivity. The drawback is lower resolution.

  • Page 22: Partial Scanning (Fixed Rate And Variable)

    The partial scanning function uses the middle of the image vertically to achieve faster frame rate. This is very useful when capturing and inspecting the image which does not require the height. BM-141GE/BB-141GE has 4 types of partial scan modes such as 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 an 1/8. Mode...

  • Page 23: Digital Video Output

    7.4. Digital video output 7.4.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) Although the BM-141GE and BB-141GE are digital cameras, the image is generated by an analog component, the CCD sensor. The table and diagram below show the relationship between the analog CCD output level and the digital output.

  • Page 24: Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) - Bm-141Ge (Monochrome)

    Fig. 17. Digital Output (10 bit output) Analog Signal [mV] 7.4.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BM-141GE (monochrome) In the GigE Vision Interface, GVSP (GigE Vision Streaming Protocol) is used for an application layer protocol relying on the UDP transport layer protocol. It allows an application to receive image data, image information and other information from a device.

  • Page 25: Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) - Bb-141Ge (Bayer Mosaic Color)

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE Address Internal Name Access Size Value 0x01080001:Mono8 0x01100003:Mono10 0xA410 Pixel Format type 0x010C0004:Mono10 Packed 0x01100005:Mono12 0x010C0006:Mono12 Packed 7.4.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BB-141GE (Bayer mosaic color) In the GigE Vision Interface, GVSP (GigE Vision Streaming Protocol) is used for an application layer protocol relying on the UDP transport layer protocol.
  • Page 26 BM-141GE / BB-141GE 7.4.3.4 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB8 “Bayer GB8” Odd Line 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Even Line...

  • Page 27: Bb-141Ge. Bayer Mosaic Filter

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 7.5. BB-141GE. Bayer mosaic filter FVAL Timing BB-141GE is a color camera based on a CCD sensor Line # from FVAL triming with a Bayer RGB color mosaic. Actual V Line # The color image reconstruction is done in the host PC.

  • Page 28: Image Timing

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 7.6. Image timing 7.6.1 Horizontal timing The LVAL period is shown for normal continuous mode. 1 LVAL 1830 clk=31.551 us 1clk=17.241 ns LVAL Valid data DATA OUT 1392ck 40ck 398 ck 1432ck DVAL 1392ck 16ck Fig.19 Horizontal timing 7.6.2 Vertical timing...

  • Page 29: Partial Scanning

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 7.6.3 Partial Scanning The FVAL period is shown for 1/2 partial scan in normal continuous mode. Vertical Timing The diagram and table below provide vertical timing information for the fixed partial scan settings 1/2, 1/4, 1/3 and 2/3.

  • Page 30: Vertical Binning

    By activating this function, the frame rate is increased to 50.18 fps. This function is available only for BM-141GE. Important Note Vertical Binning cannot be used together with the Partial Scanning.

  • Page 31: Auto-Iris Lens Video Output (12-Pin Hirose Connector)

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE Vertical timing Fig.24 Vertical Timing for Vertical Binning 7.7. Auto-Iris Lens video output (12-pin Hirose connector) This analogue signal is not routed through the GPIO. This signal is available at pin 4 of 12-pin Hirose connector. It can be used for lens iris control in Continuous mode only.

  • Page 32: Network Configuration

    Guide” supplied with the JAI SDK. GigE Vision Standard Interface 8.1. The BM-141GE and BB-141GE are designed in accordance with the GigE Vision standard. In transmits digital images over Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables. All camera functions are also controlled via the GigE Vision interface.

  • Page 33: Hub

    (NICs) and switches/routers are suitable for use with the GigE Vision compliant camera. JAI will endeavor to continuously verify these combinations, in order to give users the widest choice of GigE components for their system design.

  • Page 34: Video Data Rate (Network Bandwidth)

     In the case of using Jumbo Frames, the packet data will be improved by 2 %.  For BM-141GE and BB-141GE, the jumbo frame size can be a maximum 16384 Bytes (factory setting is 1428 Bytes). The NIC must also be set to support Jumbo Frames(see chapter 8.2.4).

  • Page 35: Simplified Calculation (Approximate Value)

    / 1,000,000 (convert to mega bit) In the case of the BM-141GE with the full image and MONO8 pixel format; The data transfer rate = 1392 x 1040 x 8 x 30.12 / 1000000 = 349 Mbit/s...

  • Page 36: Note For 100Base-Tx Connection

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 8.3.6 Note for 100BASE-TX connection  In order to use 100Mbps network, 100BASE-TX and Full Duplex are available. Half Duplex cannot be used.  In the case of connecting on 100BASE-TX, the maximum packet size should be 1500 byte.

  • Page 37: Connecting A Camera To Each Port Of A Multi-Port Nic

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 8.4.2 Connecting a camera to each port of a multi-port NIC  This is the example for using a 4-port NIC  The pair of the connecting camera and the NIC constructs one subnet. As for the IP configuration, it is appropriate to use the persistent IP.
  • Page 38 BM-141GE / BB-141GE 8.4.3.2 If delayed readout is not used in trigger mode  The packet delay should be set larger. The data traffic is controlled by the buffer of the hub. It is necessary to check the buffer value of the unit.

  • Page 39: Basic Functions

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 9. Basic functions The BM-141GE and BB-141GE cameras are progressive scan cameras with 12, 10 or 8-bit video output in Gigabit Ethernet. The camera has 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial scanning for faster frame rates. Vertical binning and Draft mode are also available.

  • Page 40: Full Auto Exposure Function

    This function makes the BM-141GE and BB-141GE well- suited for Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) and high-end security or surveillance applications.

  • Page 41: Pre-Process Functions

    In order to offload the host, the BB-141GE can adjust Gr, R, Gb and B levels individually to get the white balance for the Bayer output signal. The gain is fixed to 1.0 for BM-141GE. BB-141GE has Manual white balance, One-push Auto white balance, Continuous Auto white balance and Preset white balance of 3200K, 4600K and 5600K.

  • Page 42: Programmable Look Up Table (Lut)

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 9.3.3 Programmable Look UP table (LUT) BM-141GE/BB-141GE has a programmable look-up table (LUT) that can be used to adjust the transfer function of the video output. In other words, LUT can be used to create a user defined Knee of Gamma function.
  • Page 43 BM-141GE / BB-141GE The Gamma setting and LUT cannot be used at the same time. This is because the Gamma setting and LUT use the same data table. Gamma setting Note: LUT Enable is False. When LUT is used, the Gamma setting should be 1.0 (OFF). Then “LUT Enable” is set at...

  • Page 44: Operation Mode

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 10. Operation mode The BM-141GE and BB-141GE comply with GenICam SFNC (Standard Features Naming Convention) version 1.3 and the acquisition of the image, the trigger functions, the exposure settings and so on are different from those used in early versions of these cameras.
  • Page 45 The exposure is set in units of μ seconds or lines.  TriggerWidth: The exposure is the same as the trigger width. The BM-141GE and BB-141GE have a JAI Acquisition and Trigger Control function which is the same as used for previous models and includes 6 types of exposure modes.

  • Page 46: Genicam Sfnc Standard Trigger Setup Wizard

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE Other parameters such as trigger signal should be set in Acquisition and Trigger Control. 10.2 GenICam SFNC Standard Trigger Setup Wizard If the feature properties has (*) , the separate window will be open. The following is an...

  • Page 47: Operation Modes

    Pre-selected exposure (EPS) 7. Delayed Readout EPS Trigger Pulse width controlled exposure The following description uses JAI Acquisition and Trigger Control and the operation mode can be selected in JAI Exposure Mode. 10.3.1 Continuous operation For applications not requiring asynchronous external triggering, this mode should be used.

  • Page 48: Edge Pre-Select (Eps) Trigger Mode

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 10.3.2 Edge Pre-select (EPS) Trigger Mode An external trigger pulse initiates the capture, and the exposure time (accumulation time) is the fixed shutter speed set by registers. The accumulation can be LVAL synchronous or LVAL asynchronous. The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the selected shutter time.
  • Page 49 BM-141GE / BB-141GE LVAL_sync timing Fig. 28 Edge Pre-select LVAL sync Timing LVAL_async timing Fig.30 Edge Pre-select LVAL a-sync Timing...

  • Page 50: Pulse Width Control (Pwc) Trigger Mode

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 10.3.3 Pulse Width Control (PWC) Trigger Mode In this mode the accumulation time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Here it is possible to have long time exposure. The maximum recommended time is <2 seconds. The accumulation can be LVAL synchronous or LVAL asynchronous.
  • Page 51 BM-141GE / BB-141GE LVAL_sync timing Fig.31 Pulse width control LVAL sync. LVAL_async timing Fig.32 Pulse Width control LVAL a-sync...

  • Page 52: Auto-Detect Lval-Sync / A-Sync. Accumulation

    After the trigger pulse is input, a fast dump read out is performed. In the BM-141GE and BB-141GE, this period is 6.77ms which is 215L. The exposure time is determined by the pre-set shutter speed. If no further trigger pulses are applied, the camera will continue in normal mode and the video signal is not output.
  • Page 53 BM-141GE / BB-141GE ① ① ② Important notes on using this mode Trigger pulse >2 LVAL to <1 FVAL)  The following table shows minimum trigger interval in synchronous accumulation mode  Full scan 1268 L 2/3 Partial 989 L...

  • Page 54: Sequential Trigger Mode (Eps)

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 10.3.6 Sequential Trigger Mode (EPS) This mode allows the user to define a preset sequence of up to 10 images, each with its own ROI, Shutter and Gain values. As each trigger input is received, the image data with the preset sequence is output as described below.

  • Page 55: Delayed Readout Eps And Pwc Modes (Eps And Pwc)

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE The following table shows the minimum trigger interval in synchronous accumulation mode. In case of asynchronous accumulation mode, the exposure time should be added to figures in this table. Full Scan 2/3 Partial 1/2 Partial 1/4 Partial...
  • Page 56 BM-141GE / BB-141GE Trigger 0 Exposure CCD Photodiode CCD output CCD　Transfer gate Store in the GigE memory GigE memory Trigger １ Output from Ethernet output GigE Fig.36 Delayed Read Out Mode Example of setting The setting of acquisition(Trigger) The setting for transfer the stored image.

  • Page 57: Optical Black Transfer Mode

    V Binning Scan 1392 1392 1408 16 pixels for horizontal is added. ます Note: The menu for ON or OFF of OB transfer mode is found on the Image Format Control of JAI SDK Camera Control Tool.

  • Page 58: Multi Roi Mode (Multi Region Of Interest)

    Delayed Readout Auto Delayed Readout Auto Note 1: Vertical Binning is available only for BM-141GE. Note 2: The Auto iris output is only effective on Normal scan and Vertical binning modes. It is not available on the partial scan mode.

  • Page 59: Jai Control Tool

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 11. JAI control tool In this section, the general operation of the JAI control tool is explained. For more details regarding the JAI control tool, please refer to the JAI control tool documentation provided in the JAI SDK.

  • Page 60: Examples Of Camera Operation

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 11.3. Examples of camera operation The following descriptions are based on GenICam SFNC 1.3. 11.3.1 Generic cautions for operation 1. The parameters in the gray part of the control tool cannot be changed. 2. If the image size is changed, the acquisition should be stopped and parameters set for determining the size.

  • Page 61: Setting Of Input And Output

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE In the camera control tool, it is displayed as Line 1 –TTL Out1. 11.4.2 Setting of input and output 11.4.2.1 How to assign the signal to Line This function decides which signal is assigned to Digital I/O (Line 1 to Line 8).

  • Page 62: Setting The Image Size

    11.4.4 Acquisition of the image The settings for image capturing are controlled in Acquisition and Trigger Control or JAI Acquisition and Trigger Control. The following shows the screen. After the setting of capture is completed, push StartAcquisiton button. As for the...

  • Page 63: How To Look At Xml File

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 11.4.5 How to look at XML file All features and registers of the camera are stored in the camera as an XML file. This XML file is stored in the following folder. My computer ➔ Local disk ( C ) ➔ Program files ➔ GenICam_V2.0 ➔ xml ➔...

  • Page 64: Feature Properties (Guru)

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 11.4.7 Feature Properties (Guru)
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  • Page 68: External Appearance And Dimensions

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 12. External Appearance and Dimensions 4-M3depth C M ount ( dept h0. 20) ( 1. 77) ( 0. 28) 2- M 2 ( 0. 28) ( 1. 57) ( 1. 77) D C IN/ TRIG POWER/ TRIG LIN K A CT.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE 13. Specifications 13.1. Spectral response Fig.38 Spectral response for BM-141GE Wave Length (nm) Fig.39 Spectral response for BB-141GE...

  • Page 70: Specification Table

    Start line from 1 to 1025, height(lines) from 8 to 1032 Vertical Binning 1392 (h) x 520 (v) 50.18 fps. H = 26.447kHz ( BM-141GE only)) Draft 1392 (h) x 260 (v) 101.17 fps. H = 27.128 kHz (BB-141GE only) Region-of-interest (ROI) User Definable.
  • Page 71 BM-141GE / BB-141GE Specifications BM-141GE BB-141GE Control interface Register based. GigE Vision / GenIcam compliant Functions controlled via GigE Shutter, Gain, Black Level, Trigger mode, Read out mode, Vision Interface GPIO setup ,ROI ( GenIcam mandatory functions ) Packet size, Delayed ( Frame ) read-out, inter-packet delay GigE Vision Streaming Control Jumbo frame can be set at max.

  • Page 72: Appendix

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE Appendix Precautions Personnel not trained in dealing with similar electronic devices should not service this camera. The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The handling of these devices should follow the requirements of electrostatic sensitive components.

  • Page 73: Caution When Mounting The Camera

    When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country. References 1. This manual for BM-141GE / BB-141GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Datasheet for BM-141GE / BB-141GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com 3. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com...

  • Page 74: Change History

    BM-141GE / BB-141GE Change History Month/Year Revision Changes New issue Add the details of LUT function. Correct the auto iris circuit. Feb.2010 Add 12.4 Caution for mounting the camera Correct typing mistakes. Oct 2011 Totally reviewed based on SFNC 1.3...

  • Page 75: Camera Type

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