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Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. TM-2030GE Series Operation Manual JAI Inc. 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Tel:(408) 383-0300...
Figure 45. The setting does not activate until the Send Knees button is clicked..39 Figure 46. Please contact JAI, Inc. for password access......39 Figure 47.
1Software Introduction 1.1 Scope of the Document This manual describes how to access and use features of the JAI Gigabit Ethernet camera, the TM- 2030GE. The camera’s different operation modes are described in the hardware section of this man- ual, which begins on page 41.
To install the JAI GigE camera-control software, read and follow the directions included in the docu- ment download card. If the computer does not have Internet access, call JAI Inc. at 1 800 445-5444 to request the software on a CD-ROM.
1.4.3 Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the JAI GigE camera-control software from the control panel, use the following steps: 1. Open Add or Remove Programs in the control panel. 2. Select JAI Cam2Net from the list of installed software.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 3. Change and Remove Buttons 1.4.4 Quick-Start Use the following quick-start process when the Camera Interface Application is installed on your PC. 1. Connect the camera. The Hirose pin layout is shown in Table 1 on page 6. Both the Hirose and the network cable (RJ-45) are illustrated in Figure 6.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 5. Select Camera Window 5. Go to the Acquisition tab and click Start. An image stream should appear. 6. Click on the Configure button at the bottom of the Coyote screen, and open the GigE Camera Software dialog box. This is your integrated control software. Note: The color version (TMC-2030GE) requires that color interpolation be performed using the host computer’s CPU.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 2 Connectors The camera has two sockets, as shown in Figure 6 below: • 12-pin Hirose for power, trigger, RS-232 communication and TTL I/O. • RJ-45 for Gigabit Ethernet. Figure 6. TM-2030GE Back Panel Connectors GigE POWER These connectors are described in Section 2.1 and Section 2.2. 2.1 Power and Signals Connector The GE camera receives power and signal through a 12-pin Hirose connector.
PC, you must use a cross-over cable. Refer to the Cam2Net User's Manual for details. Figure 8. Ethernet GigE Socket GigE 1. JAI recommends the use of shielded cables to reduce emissions and for CE/FCC compliance. Double-shielded cables further reduce emissions. - 7 - Connectors...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3 Configuring the TM-2030GE Camera The configuration of the GigE camera consists of two parts: • The imager configuration (CCD and control circuits) • The internal frame grabber configuration The imager can be configured for partial scan, binning, and so on, just like a Camera Link camera. The internal frame grabber is automatically configured for the pixel type, windowing, image size, I/O and so on, by the GigE camera software.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3.1.1 To use the integrated GigE camera software: 1. Start the Camera Interface Application (this is the Coyote application used above). The dialog box shown in Figure 9 appears. 2. Click the Detect button to detect the device and driver in the “Device Actions” panel. 3.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3.2 Configuring the Imager To configure the TM-2030GE’s imager, use the integrated GigE camera software that is part of the Cam2Net Camera Interface Application. You can also use the dual-tap AccuPiXEL GigE control tool, but that will not update any internal grabber settings. See “Hardware Introduction” on page 41. for a description of the different image settings of the camera.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3.2.1 GUI Features You can control the following camera functions using the integrated camera software. • Shutter Speed and Mode • Scan Mode • Gain Control • Offset Level • Memory Pages • LUT (Look-Up Table) Control • 8, 10, 12-bit Selectable •...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 12. Advanced Configuration - Port Communication 3.4.2 Exposure Control In Exposure Control, under the GigE Camera software tab, shown in Figure 13, you can specify the shutter mode and set the shutter speed and direct shutter values. Figure 13. Exposure Control Configuring the TM-2030GE Camera - 12 -...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3.4.2 (a) Shutter Mode The exposure control has two different settings. Select the desired setting using the drop down list box shown in Figure 14. Figure 14. Mode Control Pull-down Shutter Speed The shutter speed setting, shown in Figure 15, allows you to select the specific shutter speed for manual shutter and Async shutter.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3.4.3 Gain Settings 3.4.3 (a) Gain The Gain Settings control box allows you to change the Gain value from 0 to 4095. Change the value by clicking on the up or down button beside the current setting or enter the value directly into the text box.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 19. Gain Settings Checkbox Cleared If the camera has a high gain setting it takes longer to balance the channel. Channel Balance may not work properly if a high-speed shutter is used under a low-frequency light, such as a fluorescent light. 3.4.4 Offset Level The Channel A offset level is the master, channel B is the slave.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3.4.5 Look-Up Table The look-up table (LUT) control, shown in Figure 21, allows you to change two knee point values. Figure 21. Look-Up Table Enter X values directly to adjust the knee curve. In the integrated camera software, the look-up table can also be controlled interactively.
1. Page 0 is password-protected and you cannot write to it. If you find that you do need to write to page 0, contact JAI Inc. for password access. Note: Configurations such as grabber settings, pulse generator, GPIO, and image setting must be saved into the XML file.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE The XML file will not, however, save camera parameters such as shutter mode, shutter speed, gain settings, offset level, scan mode, and LUT. For more information about saving these camera parame- ters, please refer to Section 3.4.6, “Memory Pages,” on page 16. 3.4.11 White Balance Control (Color Versions Only) To determine white balance, use the following steps: 1.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 3.4.13 Version View the version number of the Cam2Net camera interface application by clicking on Help=>About. The version number of the integrated GigE camera software is seen in a text box control called Ver- sion in the GigE Camera tabbed dialog box. 3.4.14 Exit From the main menu, select File, and click Exit to exit the software.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 24. GE Camera GPIO Control Block EXT_VD EXT_HD TTLIN(EXT_TRIG) TTLOUT(STROBE) TTLIN(EXT_VD) CTRL2 EVINIT TTLIN(EXT_HD) INTG_CON CTRL1 TTLN(INT) CAM_STROBE 8-to-16 CTRL0 TRIG RESV pulse_out0 pulse_trig0 Pulse_Gen0 pulse_out1 pulse_trig1 Pulse_Gen1 pulse_out2 pulse_trig2 Pulse_Gen2 pulse_out3 pulse_trig3 Pulse_Gen3 Inputs I0 through I7 can be either external or internal inputs to the look-up table. The outputs are used by the imager part of the GE camera.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 4.4 GPIO Label Table Table 2 shows which GPIO inputs carry the different signals. The top line for each label contains the default signal. Table 2. GPIO Look-Up Table Input Labels Input Signal Description Label TTL_IN(EXT_TRIG) TTL-input 0. Used for external trigger. Internal signal.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 4.5 Pulse Generators The TM-2030GE camera has four independently programmable pulse generators. These generators can run as either periodic or triggered. To run the pulse generators as triggered, they can be trig- gered on either levels or signal edges. These generators can be tied to the camera inputs (camera- control lines).
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 5 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands You can control the GigE series cameras by serial command either using RS-232 or Camera Link. The Start character is always “:” and the End character is always <CR> (return). For example, to set Asyn- chronous Pulse Width Mode, send the command :ASH=9<CR>...
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TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description :NLUT <cr> :o<cr> Set Positive Knee or Negative Knee (X = 0 Positive, X = 1 Negative) :LUT? <cr> :o[lut]<cr> Inquire current LUT setting Channel Balance :EABL <cr> :oAB0<cr> Enable Gain Balancing :DABL <cr>...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description :CCS= <cr> :o<cr> Select Camera Control signals (X = 0 CL Conn, X = 1 Hirose Conn) :TAH= <cr> :o<cr> External Trigger Polarity (X = 1 Active High, X = 0 Active Low) :TPTN <cr>...
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TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Command Parameter End of Cmd Description Bit 6 Data Depth 0 00=8bit 01=10bit Bit 7 Data Depth 1 10=12bit Byte 11 Function Flag 2 Bit 0 Look-up table 0 00=Linear 01=Gamma.45 Bit 1 Look-up table 1 10=User Knee Table Bit 2 Rsvd Camera Control...
Cam2Net to configure camera functionality. The Cam2Net and AccuPiXEL software can not run simultaneously. The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series cameras are high-resolution, progressive scan cameras with JAI, Inc.- proprietary LUT control and other excellent features. The software for these cameras was developed to function as standard software for the entire Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series, and can open either the RS-232 serial port (COM) or Camera Link.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 6.1.2 Installing the Software To install the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series camera-control software, obtain the software from the JAI, web site and run “Setup.exe.” The installer will direct you to install the application code. If dual tap software is already installed on your computer, uninstall the software using the steps in the Uninstall section.
6.3 Using the GigE mode • The IP address is initially configured using the Coyote software provided by JAI, Inc. To obtain the software visit the JAI, Inc. web site, customer support link (http://www.pulnix.com/Support/ SWdownload.php). To review IP address assignment see “Quick-Start” on page 4...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 7GUI Features The following is a list of camera functions that PC serial commands can control. The Dual-Tap Accu- PiXEL series Camera Link cameras use differential serial communication through the Camera Link con- nector on the rear panel of the camera. The interface shown here is for the TM/TMC 2040 CL cameras.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 7.1 Operating The Control Software 7.1.1 Exposure Control The TM-2030CL exposure control allows you to select Continuous or Trigger modes using the appropri- ate radio button. Notice that Continuous and Trigger mode offer slightly different menus. 7.1.1 (a) Continuous Mode Shutter Speed The Shutter Speed drop-down list box allows you to select the specific shutter speed for manual shut- ter and Async shutter.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 7.1.1 (c) Programmable Shutter Speed “Programmable” Shutter Speed is set by entering a number in the “Expo (lines)” text box. Program- mable is available in Continuous or Trigger mode. The Expo setting is used instead of the Scan Area selection.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 7.1.2 (b) PIV Fixed Exposure In Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) Fixed Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the first time exposure starts the same as PWC mode does. It lasts a very short period (8µs). The second time exposure starts during the transferring time of the first image accumulated in the first exposure time.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 7.1.4 Offset Voltage Offset is changed by raising on lowering the number in the “Master Offset” or “R Fine Offset” box either by clicking on the arrows or typing a new value in the box. Checking the “Auto Offset” check box causes the camera to automatically adjust the offset. The camera continues to adjust the offset unless the user unchecks the auto offset;...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 40. Image Pre-processing Cover the lens with the lens cap before enabling the blemish calibration. Activate this control by clicking the Blemish Calibration button and then check the “Enable Blemish Compensation” check box. The blemish compensation activates. Note: Blemish Calibration is necessary only after a camera has been powered off and restarted.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 43. Table drop down menu: The Table drop down menu offers three options. The Linear option gathers light in a proportional manner. In this particular selection the LUT is config- ured to speed the light gathering capability at the beginning of the exposure. The Gamma.45 option is designed to cause the camera to gather light for a result very similar to what the human eye sees.
When you have chosen the value you want and are ready to set this value to the camera, click the “Send Knees” button. 7.1.8 Main Menu: “Option” 7.1.8 (a) Password The password allows access to the EEPROM to rewrite factory default settings. Figure 46. Please contact JAI, Inc. for password access. - 39 - GUI Features...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 7.1.9 EEPROM Dual-tap AccuPiXEL cameras have seven pages available to restore the camera settings. Page 0 is the factory default page and cannot be edited without a password. Page 1 is power up default. This page will allow you to save default setting to load at power up. 7.1.9 (a) Load Page From the main menu, select “file”...
Operation Manual 8 Hardware Introduction 8.1 Product Description The JAI, Inc. TM-2030GE series is a Gigabit Ethernet output, high-resolution progressive scan CCD camera. The interline-type CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of very high speed shutter images and applications. The electronic shutter, which has speeds to 1/26,000 sec., can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control.
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TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE High-speed electronic shutter capability for high dynamic resolution of moving objects that eliminates the need for a mechanical shutter. Progressive scan CCD eliminates interlace deterioration of image and increases ease of com- puter interface. High sensitivity and low noise during fast scanning. The CCD has an excellent S/N ratio at the default setting that is greater than 54dB.
9.1.2 Components When you receive your TM-2030GE camera from JAI, Inc., the contents of the shipping box should include the camera and a document download card. If either of these items are missing, please con- tact your JAI, Inc.
For optimal performance, JAI, Inc. recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the cam- era and following the precautions below.
The TM-2030GE camera requires 12V DC power that is obtained through the 12-pin connector located on the rear panel of the camera. JAI, Inc. power supplies feature a 122-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A univer- sal voltage power supply. JAI, Inc. recommends the following power supplies:...
JAI, Inc. Power Cables If you are using JAI, Inc. power cables such as the 12P-02S, please refer to the 12-pin connector pin- out diagram below. The cable pin-out diagram is shown in Figure 49. The color-coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 9.2.4 Attaching the Camera Lens The TM-2030GE camera accepts 1-inch or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount lens to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats on the mounting ring. Do not force the lens if it does not seat properly. Some lenses with extremely long flange backs may exceed the mounting depth of the camera.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE Figure 50. Back Focus Set-Screw Locations Loosen the three 2mm screws around the perimeter of the C-mount lens collar to adjust the backfocus. Unless you absolutely must, do not attempt to adjust this focus. 10 Operation 10.1 Progressive Scanning Standard TV-system scanning is 525 lines interlace scanning as specified in the RS-170 protocol.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.1.1 Preset Scan Area TM/TMC-2030GE has full scan mode, all active lines of the CCD sensor, 1080 lines, are transferred out line by line. 10.1.2 Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning TM/TMC-2030GE has a 2x2 binning of the full scan area. In 2x2 binning mode, pixel (i, j) includes all the information of pixel (2i-1, 2j-1), (2i-1, 2j), (2i, 2j-1) and (2i, 2j) in normal full scan mode (where i=1 2, ..., 800;...
On-chip micro lenses mean increased sensitivity. 10.2.1 Color Filter Array JAI, Inc. AccuPiXEL cameras use Bayer CFA (color filter array) as their standard primary color filter. This filter provides the most popular color interpolation supported by numerous software suppliers.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.2.2 Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA) The Bayer CFA is an R, G, B primary color filter array. This is the most widely accepted CFA for the single-chip CCD progressive scan format. This type of array layout has a specific order for each color’s pixels.
G/B start and B/G start. Once the correct scanning is configured, the rest of the interpola- tion is exactly the same. Contact JAI, Inc. for further information regarding CCD manufacturers. Figure 53. Example of Color CCD CFA Pattern...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.2.4 Sync and Data The individual color data is exactly the same as the pixel data. This means that the timing relation- ships of the color cameras are also the same as of the monochrome cameras. For a detailed timing chart, please refer to each monochrome camera’s data sheet and manual. The following diagram is an example of the TMC-2030GE default mode.
All AccuPiXEL color cameras are carefully designed for maximum color performance. JAI, Inc. strongly suggests that you use digital output for the best performance. Some software is used on board (FPGA or DSP) to perform the interpolation. Other software simply uses the host computer’s memory and CPU.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.3 Dynamic Range Control Figure 55. Output and Blooming Blooming adj. = 13. 5 V Lens: F=5.6 Vsub = 8 V Max. Digital dynamic range at 3 dB amp Vsub = 10 V Vsub = 12 V Vsub = 14 V Vsub = 16 V Digital saturation at 16 dB amp Vsub = 18 V...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.4 External Sync and Pixel Locking The TM-2030GE accepts an external sync of standard HD and VD at TTL level for general locking to a system sync and clock. The frequency requirement is as follows: Full Progressive Scan: fHD = 36.36 KHz ± 2% fVD = 32.32 Hz ±...
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.5.2 Asynchronous No Shutter Mode In Asynchronous No Shutter Mode, applying the external trigger starts a camera scan reset. The cam- era finishes the line it is scanning and scans an additional 9 video lines, this charge is sent to the hor- izontal register.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.5.3 Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode In Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the exposure starts after one discharge signal (Vsub), which happens after the trigger’s active edge is off. Because the discharge signal (Vsub) synchronizes with LDV in this mode, there is a maximum one video line of jitter between the trigger active edges to discharge signals (Vsub) off.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.5.4 Pulse Width Control Mode In Pulse Width Control (PWC) Mode, the exposure time is controlled by the external trigger. When an external trigger is applied, one discharge signal (Vsub) is generated right after the active edge of the trigger.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.5.5 Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode In Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) Fixed Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the first time exposure starts the same as PWC mode does. It lasts a very short period (8µs). The second time exposure starts during the transferring time of the first image accumulated in the first exposure time.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.5.6 PWC PIV Mode The PWC PIV is based on PIV Fixed Exposure. In this mode, the first time exposure is controlled by the pulse width of the external trigger, which is similar to PWC mode. The real exposure time of the first image is equal to the pulse width of the external trigger.
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE 10.6 Camera Timing Charts Figure 61. Camera Timing Chart Figure 62. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration Operation - 62 -...
Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, the problems listed in this sec- tion are solved by following these instructions. If there is no solution listed to the problem you are encountering, contact a JAI, Inc. representative. 11.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.
Remedies: The IBM T-42 laptop is unable to properly install. 11.1.6 Information and Support Resources For further information and support: North American Technical Support Phone 408-383-0300 E-Mail: camerasupport@jai.com European Technical Support Phone: +45 4457 8916 E-Mail: camerasupport@jai.com Japan/Asia Technical Support Phone +81 45 440 0154 E-Mail: tsh@jai.com...
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