Kaya Instruments JetCam19 User Manual

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JetCam
High Speed Camera User Guide
(Part-No. KY-JetCam)
May
201
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  • Page 1 JetCam High Speed Camera User Guide (Part-No. KY-JetCam) 2 0 a M e s i l a S t . , N e s h e r 3 6 8 8 5 2 0 , I s r a e l P O B 2 5 0 0 4 , H a i f a 3 1 2 5 0 0 1 , I s r a e l T e l : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 0 0 F a x : ( + 9 7 2 ) - 7 2 - 2 7 2 3 5 1 1 w w w .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1 Contents Contents ..............................1 Figures and Tables ..........................3 Introduction ............................. 5 Safety Precautions .......................... 5 Disclaimer ............................6 Key Features ............................8 Overview ..........................8 Areas of Application ......................8 Features ..........................8 Product Applications ......................9 Related documents and accessories ..................9 System Description ..........................
  • Page 3 Contents JetCam Terminal control ..................... 29 JetCam Firmware update ....................30 Connect and configure the JetCam ..................31 Detecting the JetCam camera ....................33 Starting and controlling acquisition ..................34 Buffer Replay Mode......................34 Saving a captured image ..................... 34 Saving video buffer ......................
  • Page 4: Figures And Tables

    2 Figures and Tables Figures 1 : J .............. 12 IGURE AMERA SYSTEM STRUCTURE DIAGRAM 2 : J ............15 IGURE AMERA SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM 3 : QSFP+ M ..............18 IGURE ODULE WITH FIBER CABLE INSERTED ’ 4 : QSFP+ M ................
  • Page 5: Revision History

    Figures and Tables Tables 1 : J ................11 ABLE AMERA SYSTEM COMPONENTS 2 : J ....................14 ABLE AMERA ODELS 3 : J QSFP+ ................17 ABLE AM SUPPORTED MODULES 4 : QSFP+ ..................20 ABLE STATUS S BEHAVIOR 5 : GPIO ....................
  • Page 6: Introduction

    3 Introduction 3.1 Safety Precautions With your JetCam camera in hand, please take a minute to read carefully the precautions listed below in order to prevent unnecessary injuries to you or other personnel or cause damage to property.  Before using the product, read these safety precautions carefully to assure correct use.
  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    Even if the product is used properly, KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility for any damages caused by the following: - Earthquake, thunder, natural disaster or fire resulting from the use beyond our responsibility, acts caused by a third party or other accidents, the customer’s willful or...
  • Page 8 Introduction KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility or liability for: - Erasure or corruption of data arising from use of this product. - Any consequences or other abnormalities arising from use of this product, or damage of this product not due to our responsibility or failure due to modification.
  • Page 9: Key Features

    4 Key Features 4.1 Overview The JetCam family is a high speed low-cost global shutter CMOS cameras, with Fiber interfaces, which supports high quality video at high frame rates, wide dynamic ranges, high resolution and a large field of view. The camera incorporates global shutter sensor and a direct lens control (optional) without need of external devices.
  • Page 10: Product Applications

    Key Features 4.4 Product Applications  Slow Motion   Broadcasting  Sports analytics and judgment  Special Effects   Printing inspection  High-speed DVRs  Defense remote systems  Surveillance Related documents and accessories Documents:  Vision Point Software Installation Guide ...
  • Page 11: System Description

    5 System Description 5.1 System Structure The system uses Komodo Fiber Frame Grabber that is able to acquire video directly from fiber optic cables, providing high resolution image acquisition interface for distances up to 10km in single-mode and up to 300m in multi-mode. Link supports standard up to 40 Gbps over fiber optic interface.
  • Page 12 System Description QSFP+ Modules Fiber Cable Vision Point Software and SDK Friendly Software environment, includes Video management, GUI, SDK and API Table 1 : JetCam Camera system components For more information about the system components, please refer the documents listed in the previous section.
  • Page 13: Jetcam Camera Available Models

    System Description Example of the system is described in Figure 1. Figure 1 : JetCam Camera system structure diagram 5.2 JetCam Camera available models Type JetCam19 JetCam25 JetCam160 Pixel size 10µm 4.5µm x 4.5µm 3.9µm 5T shutter pixel with CDS...
  • Page 14: Figure 12 : F

    System Description Video output Fiber interface up to 40 Fiber interface up to 40 Fiber interface up to 40 Gbps, CoaXPress up to Gbps, CoaXPress up to Gbps, CoaXPress up to 25 Gbps, CLHS up to 40 25 Gbps, CLHS up to 40 25 Gbps, CLHS up to 40 Gbps, 10GiGE up to Gbps, 10GiGE up to...
  • Page 15: Figure 14 : Jetc

    System Description Operating 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C 0°C to 50°C temperature (Optional -40°C) (Optional -40°C) (Optional -40°C) Lens mount F-Mount, B4, C-mount, F-Mount, B4, C-mount, F-Mount, B4, C-mount, PL mount, Canon EF, PL mount, Canon EF, PL mount, Canon EF, custom custom custom...
  • Page 16: Installation And Configurations

     Komodo Fiber board  Fiber QSFP+ Modules  Fiber optic cable NOTE: KAYA Instruments doesn’t guarantee compatibility with all computers that have the above specifications. Please, consult KAYA representative for any specific issue 6.2 Installation instructions The typical JetCam system is connected as described in Figure 2:...
  • Page 17: Komodo Board Installation

    Installation and Configuration The first stage of the system installation is Komodo board installation as described in section 6.2.1 below. The second stage is connection of the camera as described in section 6.2.2. 6.2.1 Komodo board installation Before system installation the Komodo board should be installed into the host computer. Komodo board is standard PCIe card with 8 lanes connector.
  • Page 18 Installation and Configuration d. Connect the fiber cables as described in Figure 2. Connect the Power Adaptor to the JetCam power supply connector. The JetCam requires 12V power supply for proper function for camera. Please, refer section 7.1.2 of this document for exact Power Supply requirements.
  • Page 19: Figure 5 : Jet Camc

    Installation and Configuration Figure 3 : QSFP+ Module with Figure 4 : QSFP+ Module’s locking fiber cable inserted mechanism NOTES 1. A fiber cable should match the QSFP+ type. If a single mode QSFP+ is used a single mode fiber (yellow) should be used with it. If a multi-mode QSFP is used a multi-mode fiber (orange) should be used.
  • Page 20: Hardware Reference

    7 Hardware Reference 7.1 JetCam unit Hardware Reference This section provides information on JetCam camera unit hardware. It covers architecture, features and pin assignments for various connectors. 7.1.1 JetCam unit LEDs The JetCam unit has several status LEDs, as seen in Figure 6. System status LED Link Status LEDs...
  • Page 21: Jetcam Power Connector

    Hardware Reference The QSFP+ LED’s behavior is described in Table 4: LED state Condition Fast flash red QSFP+ is unplugged Solid red QSFP is not compatible Slow pulse red No signal detected on optic fiber Fast flash green Link speed is being negotiated Solid green Link is active Table 4 : QSFP+ status LEDs behavior...
  • Page 22: Sdi Interface Connector

    Hardware Reference 7.1.3 SDI Interface connector The JetCam camera supports SMPTE 424M interface standard, 3G-SDI (high-definition serial digital interface) video stream, for digital video transmission over a single-link coaxial cable. The data transmission speed of the system is at 3 Gbps. ...
  • Page 23: Jetcam Serial Connector

    Hardware Reference 7.2 JetCam Serial connector The JetCam cameras configuration is possible via USB using a serial emulated terminal. The USB connector is shown in Figure 9. Serial Connector Figure 9 : JetCam camera USB connector 7.3 JetCam GPIO connector The JetCam cameras have a GPIO connector that can be used by the user for various purposes.
  • Page 24 Hardware Reference The following table describes the pin out of the Hirose 6 pin connector: Pin number Pin description RS232 TX1 RS232 RX1 RS232 TX2 RS232 RX2 5V (output) Table 5 : GPIO connector pin out A HR 10 A - 7 P - 6 S (Hirose Electric) or equivalent should be used on the cable side: High Speed Camera User Guide...
  • Page 25: Mount Connection

    Hardware Reference 7.4 Mount connection Mount interface confined to JetCam camera where the body allows interchangeable lenses mounts, which are used to connect optical components. The JetCam camera supports the following mount models: Module Description Nikon F-mount three-lug bayonet mount with a 44 mm throat and a flange to focal plane distance of 46.5 mm.
  • Page 26: Mechanical Dimensions

    Hardware Reference 7.5 Mechanical dimensions The exact device mechanical dimensions are as defined in Figure 11. For more detailed information please, contact KAYA Instruments representative. Figure 11 : JetCam Mechanical Dimensions High Speed Camera User Guide...
  • Page 27: Komodo Fiber Indication Leds

    Hardware Reference 7.6 Komodo Fiber indication LEDs Komodo Fiber is equipped with indication bi-color LED for each QSFP+ and SFP+ channel. The LEDs’ different states and behavior are described in Table 7. LED 0 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 QSFP+ CH 0 LED QSFP+ CH 1 LED QSFP+ CH 2 LED...
  • Page 28 Hardware Reference In additional to SFP+ and QSFP+ links LEDs, the Komodo Board is equipped with status LEDs, their functionality is described in Table 8. LED # Description LED 0 Alive led. Blinks when the board receives clock from PCIe PCIe L0 state.
  • Page 29: Electrical Specification

    Electrical specification 8.1 Absolute maximum ratings Specification Values 12V power supply -0.3V to 14V Storage temperature -55°C to 125°C Operating ambient temperature 0°C to 50°C (-40°C optional) Table 9 : Absolute maximum ratings 8.2 Absolute maximum ratings for GPIO Specification Minimum voltage [V] Maximum voltage [V] RS232...
  • Page 30: Using Jetcam Camera

    Using JetCam Camera 9.1 Getting Started The Vision Point application is the main interface for all camera setting and configurations. 9.2 JetCam Terminal control A Mini USB port is available for individual link & general information status and firmware update. The port uses a Silabs CP2101 chip.
  • Page 31: Jetcam Firmware Update

    Using JetCam Camera 9.3 JetCam Firmware update The JetCam Cameras supports firmware update via USB using a serial emulated terminal. The Serial connector is shown in Figure 13. To initiate a firmware update follow the next steps: 1. Connect a USB cable between the computer and the camera and acquire connection using Silabs drivers (drivers need to be downloaded manually if an automatic download isn’t initiated).
  • Page 32: Connect And Configure The Jetcam

    Using JetCam Camera 5. If no firmware will be sent during 1 minute, or in case of an error, the firmware update will fail and return to the previous operation mode. 6. The firmware update process will take about 10 minutes. 7.
  • Page 33 Using JetCam Camera The Vision Point App main window with all of its components as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14 : Vision Point App main window The basic components of the application are: 1. The toolbar Menu: Includes project operation buttons, hardware selection and stream acquisition control buttons. 2.
  • Page 34: Detecting The Jetcam Camera

    Using JetCam Camera c. A Camera tab enables configuring the camera Gen<i>Cam parameters listed in the camera XML file. An external XML file may be loaded in the absence of a native one from the camera. 3. The acquisition picture window: Displays the last frame that has been grabbed.
  • Page 35: Starting And Controlling Acquisition

    Using JetCam Camera 9.6 Starting and controlling acquisition After JetCam camera was detected and configured, the stream acquisition can commence. In order to start the acquisition, press the button, located in the main toolbar. To stop the acquisition, press the button located in the main toolbar or the picture window.
  • Page 36 Using JetCam Camera For more detailed information about Vision Point application please refer to Vision Point App User Guide for Acquisition Mode documentation. High Speed Camera User Guide...
  • Page 37: Camera Features

    10 Camera Features The “Camera” tab is the main interface for all camera settings. JetCam camera adjustments and configurations can be made from the “Camera” tab, as detailed in this section. JetCam camera uses an internal XML that contains the following categories. 10.1 Device Control category Figure 16 : Device Control category 1.
  • Page 38: Image Format Control Category

    Camera Features 10.2 Image Format Control category Figure 17 : Image Format Control category 1. Sensor width and height. 2. Region selector. 3. Region mode. 4. The Height and the width of the displayed image. 5. Offset X/Y. 6. Pixel format. 7.
  • Page 39: Acquisition Control Category

    Camera Features 10.3 Acquisition Control category Figure 18 : Acquisition Control category 1. Acquisition can also be controlled trough executing the relevant commands from the “Acquisition Control” category. 2. The Frame Rate can be adjusted in steps of 0.01Hz. The camera will modify the exposure time if needed to achieve the desired frame rate.
  • Page 40: Analog Control Category

    Camera Features 10.4 Analog Control category Figure 19 : Analog Control category 1. Gain 2. Analog Gain 3. Analog Black Level High Speed Camera User Guide...
  • Page 41: Advance Information

    11 Advance information 11.1 Color Filter Array The JetCam 25 color sensor is processed with a Bayer RGB color pattern as shown in Figure 19. Pixel (0, 0) has a red filter situated to the bottom left. Green1 and green2 have a slightly different spectral response due to (optical) cross talk from neighboring pixels.
  • Page 42: Quantum Efficiency

    Advance information 11.2 Quantum Efficiency The following figures show the quantum efficiency of the JetCam 25 camera: Figure 21 : JetCam 25 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Mono and Color Figure 22 : JetCam 25 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Standard and NIR Mono High Speed Camera User Guide...
  • Page 43: Figure 23 : Jet Cam 19 Q

    Advance information The following figures show the quantum efficiency of the JetCam 19 camera: Figure 23 : JetCam 19 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Mono Figure 24 : JetCam 19 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Color High Speed Camera User Guide...
  • Page 44: Camera Isp Specification

    12 Camera ISP specification 12.1 Features Single line dead pixel correction Flat filed compensation Analog controls a. White balance (Gain per color) b. Black level correction c. Auto black level f. Gamma correction g. General purpose LUT per color The ISP will be per single fiber channel and will accept 4 pixels in parallel. Each ISP should have its CSR and be as a closed unit with Avalon interfaces.
  • Page 45: Single Line Dead Pixel Correction

    Camera ISP specification 12.2 Single line dead pixel correction The dead pixel correction will correct up to 32 pixels in the sensor and up to 2 running pixels. The GeniCam interface for this feature is described below: Name Interface Values Description Selects dead pixel DefectPixelSelector...
  • Page 46: Analog Controls

    Camera ISP specification 12.4 Analog controls �� = ( �� + �������������������� ) ∗ �������� The GeniCam interface for this feature is described below: Name Interface Values Description AnalogControl Icategory DigitalAll DigitalRed GainSelector IEnumeration Selects digital gain to control DigitalGreen DigitalBlue Specifies the gain.
  • Page 47: Lut

    Camera ISP specification 12.5 LUT The LUT should perform functionality such as gamma correction. The GeniCam interface for this feature is described below: Name Interface Values Description LUTControl ICategory LUTSelector IEnumeration Green Blue True LUTEnable[LUTSelector] IBoolean False LUTIndex[LUTSelector] IInteger 0-1023 LUTValue[LUTSelector][LUTIndex] IInteger 0-1023 LUTValueAll[LUTSelector]...
  • Page 48: Appendices

    13 Appendices 13.1 Fiber cables Optical fibers are widely used to permits transmission over longer distances and at higher bandwidths than other forms of communication. Fibers are used instead of metal wires because signals travel along them with less loss and are also immune to electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 49: Ordering Information

    14 Ordering information 14.1 Ordering information Item name Item part number JetCam Camera JetCam19/25/160 Komdo Fiber Frame Grabber KY- FGF QSFP+ single-mode module KY-QSFP-10 QSFP+-CWDM single-mode module KY-QSFP-10-CWDM QSFP+ multi-mode module KY-QSFP-3M QSFP+ MTP/MPO single-mode Fiber cable X m QSFP+ MTP/MPO multi-mode Fiber cable X m...

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