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AM-200GE
AB-200GE
2M Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and Color Camera
Document Version:1.1
AM/AB-200GE_Ver.1.1_Sept2013
1035E-1110

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  • Page 1 User Manual AM-200GE AB-200GE 2M Digital Progressive Scan Monochrome and Color Camera Document Version:1.1 AM/AB-200GE_Ver.1.1_Sept2013 1035E-1110...
  • Page 2 AM-200GE Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “. The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
  • Page 3 AB-200GE Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “. The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera. mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15 years.
  • Page 4 CE compliance As defined by the Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility), JAI Ltd., Japan declares that AM-200GE and AB-200GE complies with the following provisions applying to its standards. EN 61000-6-3 (Generic emission standard part 1)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7.2.3.2 Binning control setting : 1x2 or 2x2 (Binning Vertical=2) ......- 23 - 7.2.4 The relationship between LinePitch and Width ..........- 23 - 7.3. In case of vertical binning and horizontal binning (Only for AM-200GE) ....... - 23 - 7.3.1 The relationship between Binning Horizontal and Width/LinePitch ..... - 24 - 7.3.2 The relationship between Binning Vertical and Height ........
  • Page 6 AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.6.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit output) .............. - 26 - 7.6.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_Packed (10bit output) ........... - 26 - 7.6.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 (12bit ourput) .............. - 26 - 7.6.5 GCSP_PIX_MONO12_Packed (12bit output) ........... - 26 - 7.6.6 GCSP_PIX_BAYERGR8 (8bit output)............. - 26 - 7.6.7 GVSP_PIX_BAYERGR10 (10bit output) ............
  • Page 7 AM-200GE / AB-200GE 9.2. Trigger Control ................... - 47 - 9.2.1 TriggerSelector(TriggerMode) ..............- 47 - 9.2.1.1 Acquisition ..................- 47 - 9.2.1.2 Exposure ..................- 47 - 9.2.2 Triggersoftware ..................- 48 - 9.2.3 Triggersource ..................- 48 - 9.2.4 TriggerActivation ...................
  • Page 8 AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10.6.1.3 Multi ROI Mode ................- 65 - 10.6.2 Delayed Readout Mode (JAI Custom Control) ..........- 65 - 10.6.3 OB transfer ..................- 66 - 10.6.3.1 Vertical OB transferred ..............- 67 - 10.6.3.2 Horizontal OB transferred ..............- 67 - 10.6.3.3 OB transfer is not activated ...............
  • Page 9 AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.5.4 Capture multi frames of the image with preset exposure time using the external trigger ...................... - 89 - 12.4.5.5 Capture one frame image with the trigger width using the external trigger ..- 89 - 12.4.5.6 Capture multi frames of the image with the trigger width using the external ... - 90 - 12.4.5.7 Capture the image continuously with preset exposure time by using the external...

  • Page 10: Jai Gige ® Vision Camera Operation Manuals

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE ® JAI GigE Vision Camera operation manuals ® To understand and operate this JAI GigE Vision camera properly, JAI provides the following manuals. User’s manual (this booklet) Describes functions and operation of the hardware JAI SDK & Control Tool User Guide...

  • Page 11: Camera Operation

    GenICam, please go to www.genicam.org. The AM-200GE is a 2/3 inch monochrome progressive scan CCD camera and the AB-200GE is the equivalent Bayer mosaic progressive scan CCD camera. Both have 2 million pixels resolution and utilize 2-tap output from the Kodak KAI-02050 sensor. They provide 40.6 frames per second (8-bit Mono/Bayer output) for continuous scanning with full 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution.

  • Page 12: Main Features

     Various readout modes, horizontal and vertical binning (AM-200GE only) and AOI (Area Of Interest) modes for faster frame rates  -3dB to +24dB gain control for AM-200GE and 0dB to +24dB for AB-200GE  10μs (1/100,000) to 2 seconds exposure control in 1μs steps ( Exposure/Timed control mode) ...

  • Page 13: Locations And Functions

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 4. Locations and Functions 4.1. Locations and functions ① ⑥ ⑦ ③ Top View DC IN/TRIG POWER/TRIG LINK ACT. ⑩ ⑧ ② ④ ⑨ ⑤ GigE ⑨ Side View Rear View Front View Bottom View 1. Lens mount Lens mount of C-mount type.

  • Page 14: Rear Panel Indicator

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 4.2. Rear panel indicator The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: Amber : Power connected - initiating  Steady green : Camera is operating in Continuous mode  Flashing green : The camera is receiving external trigger ...

  • Page 15: Pin Assignment

    5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet Type: RJ-45 HFJ11-1G02E-L21RL or equivalent The AM-200GE AND AB-200GE cameras also accept industrial RJ-45 connectors with thumbscrews. This assures that the connector does not come undone in tough industrial environments. Please...

  • Page 16: D-Sub 9Pin Connector (For Gpio)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 5.3. D-Sub 9pin connector (For GPIO) Type : DD-09SSG Fig. 5．D Sub 9pin connector Name Note LVDS In 1- Line 8 LVDS In 1+ Line 7 TTL IN 1 75ohm Termination (Note 1) TTL Out 1 Line 1...

  • Page 17: Sw-500

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 5.4.2 SW-500 This switch selects the ExposureActive signal. The factory default setting is TTL signal and it can be changed to the open collector signal. Setting Function Exposure Active output Open Collector TTL signal select signal Sensor side SW500 is located in the upper board when the top cover is removed.

  • Page 18: Input And Output Interface

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 6. Input and output Interface 6.1. Digital Interface In the AM-200GE AND AB-200GE, the input and output interfaces for Hirose 12P and D- Sub 9P are configured as follows. 6.1.1 LineSelector The following input and output signals are configured on Line 1 through Line 8.

  • Page 19: Opto-Isolated Interface

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 6.2. Opto-isolated Interface 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. In addition to galvanic separation, the opto-isolated inputs and outputs can cope with a wide range of voltages;...

  • Page 20: Optical Interface Specifications

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications The relation of the input signal and the output signal through the optical interface is as follows. User Power (VCC) 3.3V 0.54 0.54 0.62 0.68 Time Delay Rising TDR(µs) Rising Time RT(µs) Falling Delay Time FDR(µs)
  • Page 21 AM-200GE / AB-200GE The following parameters of this auto iris control signal output can be changed. Auto Iris Control Signal Output: : The auto iris control can be connected with AGC and ASC as ALC function OFF : The auto iris control is not connected with AGC and ASC.

  • Page 22: Trigger Input

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 6.4. Trigger input An external trigger input can be applied to the ＋５V ● ● input selected Line Selector. The input is AC coupled. To allow long pulses the input circuit is designed as a flip-flop circuit. The leading and Trigger ●...

  • Page 23: Video Signal Output

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7. Video signal output 7.1. Video output image Note: The following OB area can be transferred. For vertical : 4 pixels for upper side For horizontal : 16 pixels on right and left sides Fig.17 CCD sensor layout...

  • Page 24: Aoi (Area Of Interest)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.2. AOI (Area of Interest) In the AM-200GE and AB-200GE, the output image size can be determined by setting the output area. 7.2.1 AOI parameters In order to set the output area, 4 parameters including OffsetY, OffsetX, Width and Height should be specified.

  • Page 25: When The Full Image Plus The Vertical Ob Is Transmitted

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.2.2.2 When the full image plus the vertical OB is transmitted Offset X=16(Note) Offset Y=0 Width =1600 Height = Effective lines ＋4 Note: If the horizontal binning is x2, the value is 8. 7.2.2.3 When the full image plus the horizontal OB is transmitted...

  • Page 26: Binning Control Setting : 1X2 Or 2X2 (Binning Vertical=2)

    : Linepitch/2 7.3. In case of vertical binning and horizontal binning (Only for AM-200GE) This function is available only for AM-200GE. In binning mode, adjacent pixels in the horizontal direction and/or vertical direction are combined and output as one pixel.

  • Page 27: The Relationship Between Binning Horizontal And Width/Linepitch

    It is necessary to set manually. 7.4. Digital video output (Bit allocation) Although the AM-200GE and AB-200GE 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 28: Bayer Output Pattern

    As for the sensors in the AM-200GE AND AB-200GE, the following pixel types supported by GVSP are available. With regard to the details of GVSP, please refer to the GigE Vision Specification available from the AIA (www.machinevisiononline.org).

  • Page 29: Gvsp_Pix_Mono10 (10Bit Output)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.6.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit output) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 7.6.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_Packed (10bit output) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7.6.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 (12bit ourput)

  • Page 30: Gvsp_Pix_Bayergr12 (12Bit Output)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.6.9 GVSP_PIX_BAYERGR12 (12bit output) Odd Line 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X...

  • Page 31: Yuv Output

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.7 YUV output The AB-200GE has a YUV output, as well as an ordinal RGB interpolated output. The conversion formula is as follows and cannot be controlled externally. Y = 0.299*R + 0.587*G + 0.114*B Cb = 0.5*B – 0.169*R -0.331*G +128 Cr = 0.5*R –...

  • Page 32: If The Binning Control Is Off Or 2X1, Aoi Setting

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.8.1.2 If the binning control is OFF or 2x1, AOI setting Fig.24 Vertical timing for partial scanning (AOI) Frame rate examples when the start line and the end line are set as follows Acquisition Total line Offset...

  • Page 33: If The Binning Control Is 1X2 Or 2X2, Aoi Setting

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.8.1.4 If the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2, AOI setting Fig.26 Vertical timing (Vertical binning, AOI setting) Acquisition Total line Offset HEGHT Frame rate (fps) 86.91118 96.09841 114.2074 125.9129 7.8.2 Horizontal timing 7.8.2.1 If the binning control is OFF or 2x1 1LVAL 962clk = 20.04μs 1clk=20.83ns...

  • Page 34: If The Binning Control Is 1X2 Or 2X2

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 7.8.2.2 If the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2 1LVAL 1056clk = 22.0μs 1clk=20.83ns (Exposure starting line 1LVAL 1149 clk = 23.94μs) Fig.28 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning ON) 6.4.3 DVAL output if the Binning control is set to 2=2x1 or 3=2x2 If the Binning control is set to 2=2x1 or 3=2x2, DVAL is output in one pixel period within the effective output period.
  • Page 35 AM-200GE / AB-200GE Exposure start line ExpopsureActive int-LVAL LVAL-LOW period just after the exposure starts: LVAL-LOW period just after the exposure starts: “138clk ⇒231clk” (Binning Vertical=1 ,OFF, 2x1) “138clk ⇒165clk” (Binning Vertical=1 ,OFF, 2x1) “232clk ⇒325clk” (Binning Vertical=2, 1x2, 2x2) “232clk ⇒300clk”...

  • Page 36: Network Configuration

    Guide” supplied with the JAI SDK. 8.1. GigEVision Standard interface The AM-200GE / AB-200GE is designed in accordance with the GigE Vision standard. Digital images are transmitted over Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables. All camera functions are also controlled via the GigE Vision interface.

  • Page 37: Hub

    As the hub has a delay in transmission, please note the latency of the unit. 8.3. Recommended Network Configurations Although the AM-200GE and AB-200GE conforms to Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) not all combinations of network interface cards (NICs) and switches/routers are suitable for use with the GigE Vision compliant camera.

  • Page 38: Video Data Rate (Network Bandwidth)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 8.3.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth) In the GigE Vision Interface, it is important to know the packet data volume in order to configure the system. the following table shows the reference value for each output at Normal Mode (AcquisitionMode Continuous, FrameTrigger OFF).

  • Page 39: Note For Setting Packet Size

    Regarding data transfer rate, a larger packet size produces a slightly lower data transfer rate. The AM-200GE and AB-200GE can support a maximum of 16020 byte packets provided the NIC being used has a Jumbo Frames function with a setting of a 16020 bytes or larger.

  • Page 40: Simplified Calculation (Approximate Value)

    Transfer data = image width (pixel) x Image Height (pixel) x depth per pixel (depending on the pixel format) x frame rate / 1,000,000 (convert to mega bit) In the case of the AM-200GE and AB-200GE with the full image and Mono 8bit pixel format;...

  • Page 41: Gige Camera Connecting Examples

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 8.4. GigE camera connecting examples 8.4.1 Using a switching hub for 1 port  All cameras and NIC belong to the same subnet  The accumulated transfer rate for all cameras should be within 800Mbps  The packet size and the packet delay should be set appropriately in order for the data not to overflow in the switching hub.

  • Page 42: The Data Transfer For Multiple Cameras

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 8.4.3 The data transfer for multiple cameras 8.4.3.1 If delayed readout is not used in continuous 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 43: If Delayed Readout Is Used

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 8.4.3.3 If delayed readout is used  The packet delay should be set smaller, and the packet delay trigger controls the data traffic. If the camera has a pulse generator, it can control the data traffic. - 40 -...

  • Page 44: Core Functions

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 9. Core functions  The function naming of the AM-200GE and AB-200GE complies with GenICam SFNC ver.1.3. Most of the camera’s core operation is controlled by a combination of standard GenICam features related to acquisition, triggering, and exposure. Additional control is provided via built-in counter, timer, and event functions.

  • Page 45: Single Frame

    Trigger Wait Status The following sections provide the details for each command set. 9.1.2 Acquisition mode The AM-200GE and AB-200GE has three settings for capturing images.  Single frame AcquisitionStart command outputs one frame. Then the acquisition is stopped.  MultiFrame AcquisitionStart command outputs frames which are set by AcquisitionFrameCount.
  • Page 46 AM-200GE / AB-200GE ◆ Normal single frame operation 1) AcquisitionStart command is input 2) AcquisitionActive becomes “TRUE” (accepts capture) 3) 1 frame is output 4) AcquisitionActive becomes “FALSE” (stop capturing) ExposureActive FrameActive CCD Readout Stream Active AcquisitionStart Acquisition Acquisition AcquisitionStatus...

  • Page 47: Continuous Mode

    Once the operation is set to “FALSE”, the internal FrameCount is reset. 9.1.2.3 Continuous mode In this mode, when the AcquisitionStart command is set, the image is continuously output at the current frame rate. This is the default setting for the AM-200GE and AB-200GE. 1) AcquisitionStart command is input 2) AcquisitionTriggerWait becomes effective 3) AcquisitionActive becomes “TRUE”...

  • Page 48: Acquisitionframecount

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Condition 3 - Awaiting a trigger: AcquisitionActive immediately becomes “FALSE”(capturing is not possible). 9.1.4 AcquisitionFrameCount If Acquisition Mode is set to MultiFrame, AcquisitionFrameCount can set the number of frames to be captured each time the AcqusitionStart command is input.
  • Page 49 AM-200GE / AB-200GE ① If ExposureMode=OFF ExposureActive FrameActive Frame1 FrameN CCD Readout FrameTransfer FrameTriggerWait Acquisition Acquisition AcquisitionStart AcquisitionStop start stop command command Acquisition Acquisition Trigger AcquisitionActive AcquisitionStatus TriggerWait Wait Fig.38 Acqusition Status ② If ExposureMode=On, Trigger Mode=OFF ExposureActive FrameActive Frame1...

  • Page 50: Trigger Control

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 9.2. Trigger Control 9.2.1 TriggerSelector(TriggerMode) This is the function to set the trigger operation. This will set how to control the output and the exposure. Acquisition Start Acquisition Set the capture start externally Acquisition End Acquisition Set the capture stop externally...

  • Page 51: Triggersoftware

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE TriggerSelector Frame Previous JAI Start Operation trigger name ExposureMode (for reference) Trig OFF(Free run) Trigger OFF or No Exposure Control Trig OFF(Free run) Trigger Exposure Control Timed Is possible Trig On Trig OFF(Free run) Trigger No Exposure Control...

  • Page 52: Triggeractivation

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 9.2.4 TriggerActivation This determines the behaviour of the trigger. RisingEdge： Initiate at the signal rising edge FallingEdge： Initiate at the signal falling edge LevelHigh： Initiate during the signal high level LevelLow： Initiate during the signal low level Note: When TriggerWidth is used, TriggerActivation should be set at either LevelHigh or LevelLow.

  • Page 53: Triggeroverlap

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 9.2.5 TriggerOverlap This function is used to set whether the trigger can be accepted during the data readout in cases where FrameStart trigger or ExposureStart trigger are “ON”. OFF: While the CCD reads out the data, the trigger cannot be accepted.

  • Page 54: Exposuretime

    Note: Please also refer to section 11.1. ALC 9.4. Counter function This function can count up the internal pulse counts. 9.4.1 CounterSelector The AM-200GE and AB-200GE has one counter. The counter function is activated by setting ConterEventSource, CounterResetSource or StartSource. 9.4.2 CounterEventSource CounterEventSource can be selected from the following signals.

  • Page 55: Countereventactivation

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE ⑤ FrameStart ⑥ Line 1(TTL out1) ⑦ Line 2(TTL out2) ⑧ Line 3(Opt out1) ⑨ Line 4(Opt out2) ⑩ Line 5(Opt in1) ⑪ Line 6(Opt in2) ⑫ Line 7(TTL in1) ⑬ Line 8(LVDS in) 9.4.3 CounterEventActivation This selects the timing for when the counter starts up.

  • Page 56: Countertriggersource

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE The CounterTriggerSource is “Off”. CounterTriggerWait： When the counter is waiting for the start trigger CounterActive： The counter is operating. CounterCompleted： When the counting value reaches CounterDuration CounterOverflow： If the counter counts past the maximum value Note: The counter itself counts up to its maximum value.

  • Page 57: Timer Control

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 9.5. Timer Control 9.5.1 TimerSelector There is one internal timer. The timer function starts if the start trigger, TimerDelay and TimerDuration are set. 9.5.2 TimerDuration This is used to set the maximum value of the timer. The internal timer counter can be set in 16bit.

  • Page 58: Timertriggeractivation

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE ⑧ Line 1(TTL out1) ⑨ Line 2(TTL out2) ⑩ Line 3(Opt out1) ⑪ Line 4(Opt out2) ⑫ Line 5(Opt in1) ⑬ Line 6(Opt in2) ⑭ Line 7(TTL in1) ⑮ Line 8(LVDS in) ⑯ Timer1End ⑰ Action1 ⑱ Action2 9.5.7 TimerTriggerActivation...

  • Page 59: Operation Modes

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10. Operation modes This camera can operate in the following functions. 1. Continuous 2. Timed (Seamless OFF)(EPS) 3. Timed (Seamless ON ) 4. Trigger Width (PWC) The followings are JAI Custom modes. 5. Pre-Dump (RCT) 6. Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) 7.

  • Page 60: Trigger Operation With "Timed" Exposure (Previously Called Eps)

    779L 1/4 Partial 554L 1/8 Partial 442L 1/2 V Binning (AM-200GE only) 622L The above is figures if the pixel format is MONO8 or Bayer 8 10.2. Trigger operation with “timed” exposure (Previously called EPS) An external trigger pulse initiates the capture, and the exposure time (accumulation time) is set in advance.

  • Page 61: Triggeroverlap = Off

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10.2.1 TriggerOverlap = OFF This works as LVAL asynchronous operation. Trigger CCD exposure Exposure Active Expsoure period Int_FVAL Binning Control OFF, 2x1 4.55μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min) 2.5L ～ 3.5L 1x2, 2x2 6.7μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min) 2.5L ～...

  • Page 62: Trigger Operation By "Triggerwidth" (Previously Called Pwc)

    1/4 Partial 559L 1/8 Partial 446L 1/2 V Binning (AM-200GE only) 626L The above is figures if the pixel format is MONO8 or Bayer 8 In case of asynchronous mode, the exposure time should be added to the above table.

  • Page 63: Triggeroverlap = Off

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10.3.1 TriggerOverlap = OFF This works as LVAL asynchronous operation. Trigger CCD Exposure Exposure Exposure Period Active Int_FVAL Binning Control OFF, 2x1 4.08μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min) 30.15μs ± 0.05μs 2.5L ～ 3.5L 1x2, 2x2 6.3μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min) 21.28μs ±...

  • Page 64: Pre-Dump Mode (So-Called Rct) (Jai Custom)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10.4. Pre-dump mode (so-called RCT) (JAI Custom) Until the trigger is input, the camera operates continuously. At this moment, the video signal, FVAL and LVAL are output but DVAL is not output. When the trigger is input, the fast dump is activated to read out the electronic charge very quickly, after which the accumulation and the readout are performed.

  • Page 65: Piv (Particle Image Velocimetry) (Jai Custom)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10.5. PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) (JAI Custom) The Particle Image Velocimetry mode can be used in applications where 2 images must be taken with a very short time interval. It can only be used with strobe flash as illumination.

  • Page 66: Other Jai Custom Mode

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10.6 Other JAI custom mode 10.6.1 Video Send Mode The Video Send Mode is the function to select how the image information will be read out from the camera. Normal： Ordinary operation Sequence Mode： Sequence Trigger Mode: Multi Mode：...
  • Page 67 Do not input the trigger just after the sequence is reset. It requires at least 500ms delay.  In sequential mode, the exposure should be adjusted so that the LVAL async mode can always function. Minimum interval of the trigger pulse (note: V binning is AM-200GE only) - 64 -...

  • Page 68: Multi Roi Mode

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Readout mode FULL 2/3 AOI 1/2 AOI 1/4 AOI 1/8 AOI Binning Minimum frame line 1231 The above is figures if the pixel format is MONO8 or Bayer 8 10.6.1.3 Multi ROI Mode A maximum of 5 preset ROI images can be taken from one image.

  • Page 69: Ob Transfer

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Frame Start Trigger CCD　surface Exposure CCD output CCD readout Frame memory Store in GigE JAI Acquisition Transfer Start Trigger Ethernet　output GigE output Fig.50 Delayed Read Out This function can be set by the following; Set the necessary parameters of the trigger setting to capture the image and set...

  • Page 70: Vertical Ob Transferred

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE The following table shows the total image size transferred at each condition. Normal When OB is transferred Binning 1616 1 16 1616 1632 Vertical=1 Binning Horizontal=1 1204 1204 Only for 1616 1 16 1616 1632 AM-200GE Binning ます...

  • Page 71: Ob Transfer Is Not Activated

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 10.6.3.3 OB transfer is not activated Set as follows. Offset X=16 (Note) Offset Y=4 Width =1600 Height = Effective lines Note: If Binning Horizontal is set to x2, offset X should be 8. 10.7. Mode and function matrix table The following table shows the possible combinations of mode and function.

  • Page 72: Other Functions

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 11. Other functions 11.1. ALC In the AM-200GE and AB-200GE, auto gain, auto shutter and auto iris functions can be combined to provide a wide ranging automatic exposure control from dark to bright or vice versa. The functions are applied in the sequence shown below and if one function is disabled, the linkage between the other two is maintained.

  • Page 73: Black Level Control Relations

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 11.2.1 Black level control relations Tap1 Tap1 Tap1 Tap1 Tap1 Tap1 Tap 1 Tap 2 Digital All Digital All Digital Tap 2 All Digital Red All Digital Blue All Digital Tap 2 All Digital Digital Tap 2 Tap 2 Fig.52 Black level control relations...

  • Page 74: Gain Control

    Fig.53 Gain control relations 11.3.2 Gain Control The AM-200GE can adjust the gain level from -3dB to +24dB using 0dB as the reference (Factory default). In the AB-200GE, the master gain can be adjusted from 0dB to +24dB and R and B gains can be adjusted in the range of -7dB to + 10dB using the master gain as the reference.

  • Page 75: Gain Selector

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Gain Gain Gain Gain Gain Control Range(AM-800CL) Gain Gain Control Range for AB-800CL Setting Setting Setting Value Value Value R&B Master Master Blue 34dB 34dB +17713 24dB 24dB 17dB -4533 17dB 10dB 10dB +17713 -3dB -3dB -7dB...

  • Page 76: Gain Raw

    OFFSET and the gain differences Tap 1 Tap 2 between the left and right taps. The sensor used in the AM-200GE and AB-200GE divides the effective image area into 2 areas as shown in the gain control or black control sections of this manual.

  • Page 77: Automatic Tap Balance

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE : Use for the manual setting Once : Use for adjusting once Continuous : Use for adjusting continuously 11.4.2 Automatic Tap Balance Using Tap “1”(left) as the reference, adjust automatically Tap”2”(right) for black level and gain level.

  • Page 78: Balance Ratio

    Continuous : Always tracking 11.7. Blemish compensation The AM-200GE and AB-200GE have a blemish compensation circuit. This function compensates blemishes on the CCD sensor (typically pixels with extremely high response or extremely low response). This applies to both monochrome and color versions.

  • Page 79: Lut

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 11.8. LUT This function can be used to convert the input to the desired output characteristics. The Look-Up Table (LUT) has 512 points for setup and each point has a 9-bit gain value. The output level can be created by multiplying the gain data by the input level.

  • Page 80: Gamma

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE By clicking the Processing tab, the following settings screen can be accessed. This screen includes Look-up table settings and image transformation settings. Fig. 57 Look up table values 11.9 Gamma This command is used for setting the required gamma characteristics.

  • Page 81: Shading Correction

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Fig. 58 Gamma compensation 11.10. Shading Correction This function compensates for shading caused by the lens or the light source used. There are two methods of correction. Flat shading correction: The method to compensate the shading is to measure the highest luminance level in the image and use that data as the reference.

  • Page 82: Bayer Color Interpolation (Only For Ab-200Ge)

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Color shading correction( For AB-200GE only): In this case, R channel and B channel are adjusted to match with G channel characteristics. The block for compensation is 128pixels(H) x 128 pixels(V) and the complementary process is applied to produce the compensation data with less error.

  • Page 83: Temperature Sensor

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Gray Horizontal Ramp Gray Vertical Ramp Gray Vertical Ramp Color Bar Gray Horizontal Ramp Moving (AB-200GE only) Moving Moving Moving Fig. 63 Test pattern 11.13. Temperature sensor This function reads out the temperature inside the camera. The measuring range : -55 to +125ºC Resolution : 0.0625 ºC...

  • Page 84: Examples Of Operation Using Jai Control Tool

    JAI SDK. 12.1. About GenICam SFNC1.3 The AM-200GE and AB-200GE are designed as conforming to GenICam SFNC1.3. GenICam SFNC stands for GenICam Standard Feature Naming Convention. By defining the standard cases and the standard features, general-purpose software can control cameras from any manufacturers which conform to the GenICam standard.

  • Page 85: Camera Setting Layers

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.2.3 Camera setting layers GenICam has 3 levels of settings. Those are Beginner, Expert and Guru. The number of available settings increase with each level up to a maximum in the Guru layer. The following examples of Acquisition control menus illustrate how settings expand from level to level.

  • Page 86: Input And Output Settings

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Guru /Expert 12.4. Input and output settings 12.4.1. Connection with the external devices The relation of the line input and output (Digital I/O) and the external terminal in the JAI GigE Vision cameras is fixed. Refer to chapter 6.1. Digital Interface, for the details.

  • Page 87: Setting Inputs And Outputs

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.2. Setting inputs and outputs 12.4.2.1 Select signal to connect with Line which is selected by Line selector This function determines which signal is connected with Digital I/O (Line 1 through Line 8). The following figure is an example of setting Line 5 –Opt In 1. In this case, Line Source is the signal to connect with Line 5 -Opt In 1.

  • Page 88: Specify The Image Size To Be Captured

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.3. Specify the image size to be captured Refer also to the chapter 7.2. AOI (Area of Interest). The following parameters are required to specify the image size. OFFSET X: Specify the starting position of the image in the horizontal...

  • Page 89: Acquisition Of The Image

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.4. Acquisition of the image The settings related to image acquisition are configured in the Acquisition Control. The following shows the Acquisition Control screen (Guru layer) After setting the acquisition, click Start Acquisition button. 12.4.4.1 Basic settings The basic setting items are Acquisition Mode, Trigger Selector, Exposure Mode.
  • Page 90 AM-200GE / AB-200GE Single Frame: If the trigger is input, only one frame is captured and after the completion of capturing, the acquisition is automatically stopped. Multi Frame: If the trigger is input, frames which are set by Acquisition Frame Count are captured and after the completion of capturing, the acquisition is automatically stopped.

  • Page 91: Setting Examples

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.5. Setting examples 12.4.5.1 Capture the image continuously with fastest frame rate Acquisition Mode Continuous(Free run) Acquisition Frame Rate 10.2 fps Trigger selector Acquisition Start Trigger mode : OFF Acquisition End Trigger mode : OFF Frame Start...

  • Page 92: Capture Multi Frames Of The Image With Preset Exposure Time Using The External Trigger

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Trigger Source Choose from the above selection Trigger Rising Edge, Falling Edge Activation Trigger Off or Read Out Overlap Trigger Delay Any value, Normally set to 0 12.4.5.4 Capture multi frames of the image with preset exposure time using the external trigger In the 12.4.5.3 example, the following setting should be changed.

  • Page 93: Capture Multi Frames Of The Image With The Trigger Width Using The External

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.5.6 Capture multi frames of the image with the trigger width using the external trigger In the example 12.4.5.5, the following setting should be changed. Acquisition Mode Multi Frame Acquisition Frame Count Any value which can be set 12.4.5.7 Capture the image continuously with preset exposure time by using the...

  • Page 94: Sequence Trigger Setting

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Frame Start setting Select “Software” in the Trigger Source and execute Trigger Software command. Software trigger is generated inside the camera and the settings are not changed. Therefore, it is useful if the customer tests the trigger function.

  • Page 95: Multi Roi Setting

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE The following example is for Index0 and one frame is captured. Then, in the Sequence ROI Next Index, the next image is set. Other images are set in the same manner. Next index can also set the order of capturing the images.

  • Page 96: Delayed Readout Setting

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Set the image selected by ROI Index. The following example is Index 0. Then, the next image is set by Multi ROI Next Index. The following example is for Index 1. After that, set the image of Index 1 by Multi ROI Index.

  • Page 97: How To View The Xml File

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.6 How to view the XML file All features and registers are stored in the camera as an XML file. The XML file is stored in the following folder. Program ⇒ JAI ⇒ SDK ⇒ XML ⇒ Transportlayers ⇒...

  • Page 98: Feature Tree Information

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 12.4.7 Feature Tree Information 12.4.8 Feature Properties (Guru) a) Device Control - 95 -...
  • Page 99 AM-200GE / AB-200GE b) Image Format Control c) Acquisition Control & d) Digital IO Control - 96 -...
  • Page 100 AM-200GE / AB-200GE e) Counter And Timer Control f) Event Control - 97 -...
  • Page 101 AM-200GE / AB-200GE - 98 -...
  • Page 102 AM-200GE / AB-200GE g) Analog Control & h) LUT Control i) Transport Layer Control - 99 -...
  • Page 103 AM-200GE / AB-200GE j) User Set Control & k) Action Control l) JAI Custom Control - 100 -...
  • Page 104 AM-200GE / AB-200GE - 101 -...

  • Page 105: External Appearance And Dimensions

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 13. External Appearance and Dimensions ( 2. 44) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 C M ount ( 0. 83) ( 1. 77) ( depth 0. . 18) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 ( depth0. 18) ( 1. 42) ( 0. 12) ( 1.

  • Page 106: Specifications

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 14. Specifications 14.1 Spectral response Fig. 65 Spectral response (AM-200GE) Fig.66 Spectral response (AB-200GE) - 103 -...

  • Page 107: Specifications Table

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE 14.2 Specifications table Specifications AM-200GE AB-200GE Scanning system Progressive scan, 2 taps Synchronizing system Internal Image sensor 2/3 inch Monochrome interline CCD 2/3 inch Bayer color interline CCD Sensing area 8.8 x 6.6mm 11 diagonal Cell size 5.5 (h) x 5.5 (v) m...
  • Page 108 AM-200GE / AB-200GE Manual/Auto : -3dB to +24 dB Manual/Auto : 0dB to +24 dB (1 Step 0.0359 dB) (1 Step 0.0359 dB) Gain Fine gain (Digital gain) Fine gain (Digital gain) (1step=0.00012 times) (1step=0.00012 times) Manual/Once/Continuous White balance R/B:-7 ~ 10dB, 1 step=0.00012 times 33.5 LSB at 10-bit output,...

  • Page 109: Appendix

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Appendix 1. 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 110: Caution When Mounting The Camera

    6. Exportation When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country. 7. References 1. This manual and datasheet for the AM-200GE AND AB-200GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com...

  • Page 111: Change History

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE Change history Date Revision Changes Jan.2012 New release Sept 2013 Add how to clear CCD or LPF - 108 -...

  • Page 112: User's Record

    AM-200GE / AB-200GE User's Record Camera type: AM-200GE / AB-200GE Revision: …………….. Serial No. …………….. Firmware version. …………….. For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor. User's Mode Settings. User's Modifications. Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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