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TM-1020 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l 69-0076 Rev. B I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s...
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The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to PULNiX America, Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. PULNiX America, Inc. 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.
TM-1020 series, including TM-1020-15, TM-1020A and all variations, Camera Link versions (CL), FW version, and the TM-1020-30 and CL. 2. Pixel clock locking option not available at time of publishing. Please check with PULNiX for option availability. TM-1020 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras...
FDV starts with internal V reset timing related to shutter speed. The TM-1020-15 has three modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed: External VINIT with pulse width . The duration between pulse edges controls the shutter speed externally.
The TM-1020 series has an 8-bit RS-644 digital output for interfacing with external image- processing systems (TM-1020-15 is RS-422 only) with RS-644 digital output available as an option. Camera Link models are designated by the letters “CL” at the end of the camera name.
CAMERA LINK Power and 12P-02S Ext. Sync POWER VIDEO PD-12P (series) power supply Monitor* Computer with Camera Link™ frame grabber *PULNiX PVM-942 or PVM-1242 monitor can be used with camera in two-row binning mode. TM-1020 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras...
2.2.1 Heat Dissipation The TM-1020 series camera from PULNiX America, Inc., is a compact 1K by 1K camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a compact package, the outer case of the camera gets hot due to heat...
Page 6 Installation dissipation. For optimal performance, PULNiX recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the camera and following the precautions below. • Mount the camera on a large heat sink (camera bracket) made out of conductive material like alu- minum.
Page 7 Installation 2.2.2 (b) 12-Pin Connector (Camera Link Version) The CL versions have a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input and signal integration. Pin #1 is Ground and pin #12 is +12V DC. The pin-out table is shown below. For TM-1020-15CL, serial communication camera control is done via the Camera Link connector on the rear panel of the camera.
Digital Output Connector (LVDS/RS-422 only) The LVDS/RS-422 version has a 31-pin AirBorn connector (MP211-031-113-4300) on the rear panel to output 8-bit, RS-644 video data. The TM-1020-15 is 8-bit, RS-422 video data. The connector pin-out is shown in the figure below.
Page 9 Installation The CL version has a 26-pin connector on the rear panel to output Camera Link data. The connector pin-out is shown in Table 4 on page 9. Connector and Pin-out Configurations TABLE 4. Camera Link Connector Pin # Description Pin # Description...
Page 10 Installation 2.2.3 Shutter Speed Control Dial (LVDS/RS-422 version) Shutter speed can be selected by switching the shutter dial to the appropriate setting (0 through 9). The factory default settings correspond to the shutter speeds as shown in Table 5 below. Shutter Speed Control Dial TABLE 5.
78.74 in (2 meters) The TM-1020 series camera uses the cable 30DG-02 from PULNiX as a digital output cable. This cable has a 31-pin AirBorn connector on the camera end and a 37-pin D-sub male connector on the other end.
Page 12 Installation 3M Camera Link Cable FIGURE 7. 26 Position 26 Position High Density High Density Cable Mini D Ribbon Mini D Ribbon (MDR) Male Plug (MDR) Male Plug Thumbscrews Thumbscrews Note: For CL versions, serial communication for camera control is done via the Camera Link connector on the rear panel of the camera.
2.2.7 (b) PULNiX Power Cables If you are using PULNiX power cables such as the 12P-02S, please refer to the 12-pin connector pin- out diagram in “12-Pin Connector (LVDS/RS-422 version)” on page 6. The cable pin-out diagram is shown in Figure 8 below. The color-coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V.
Page 14 Installation 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) FIGURE 8. +12 V GND (Gray) Male Power (Yellow) Monitor Video Out (Red Coax) HD In (White Coax) VD In (Black Coax) Analog Frame Grabber 12P-02S Interface Cable Pin# Lead Color Function Pin# Lead Color Function Gray...
Standard RG-59 type coaxial cable should carry a full video signal for up to 500 feet. The TM-1020 series has a two-row binning mode that can be used to display real-time images on PULNiX’s PVM- 942 or PVM-1242 monitors. These monitors are specially modified to accept a 30Hz progressive scan image.
Page 16 Operation Operation 3.1 Camera Rear Panel (LVDS/RS-422 Version) Mode Selection switch Shutter Speed Up/Down switch Control switch DOWN SHUTTER MODE Digital Output connector DIGITAL Power, RS-232, and Analog Output connector External Sync Connector VIDEO POWER 3.1.1 Up/Down Switch The Mode Selection switch works in conjunction with the Up/Down switch.
Page 17 Operation 3.1.6 Mode Selection Switch Various modes can be implemented with the rear panel Mode Selection switch. The Mode Selection switch works in conjunction with the Up/Down switch and RS-232 external control. Commands from the RS-232 interface will over-write the rear panel switch settings of the camera. The table below shows details on various modes.
Page 18 Operation 3.2 Camera Rear Panel (CL Versions) CAMERA LINK POWER VIDEO 3.2.1 Digital Output Connector Refer to Section 2.2.6 on page 11 for information on digital output connectors. 3.2.2 Analog Output Connector The CL-version camera has a BNC connector on the rear panel to output analog video data. 3.2.3 Power and External Sync Connector Refer to Section 2.2.2 (b on page 7 for information on the power and external sync.
Page 19 Operation The TM-1020 series outputs the progressive-scanned image with an electronic shutter in two different formats: Progressive-scanning digital and analog output The CCD signal goes through A/D and D/A converters and through 10-bit in, 8-bit out look-up table (LUT). The analog output is the same as 75Ω, 1Vp-p format available from BNC and 12-pin connector.
When the VINIT pulse is applied, it resets the camera's scanning and purging of the CCD. For asynchronous image capturing by frame grabbers, it outputs single FDV at async reset. For the TM-1020-15 and -15CL versions, there are three modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed: Internal Shutter Speed with Fast Mode •...
Page 21 Operation 3.6.1 Internal Shutter Speed Control (TM-1020 Series) FIGURE 9. Internal Shutter Speed Control (TM-1020 Series) EXT. VINIT INT. VINIT with shutter speed control Discharge Exposure time set by shutter speed Transfer Gate Analog Video Sync The video signal starts with internal VINIT. The camera operates the reset and shutter in the same way as the external pulse width control mode.
#6 of the 31-pin connector, and #10 and #23 of the Camera Link connector) are kept open or logic high during Async. pulse width control mode. 3.6.3 Internal Shutter Speed with Fast Mode (TM-1020-15 only) FIGURE 12. Internal Shutter Speed with Fast Mode (TM-1020-15 only)
Page 24 Operation 3.6.4 Internal Shutter Speed with Slow Mode (TM-1020-15 Only) Internal Shutter Speed with Slow Mode (TM-1020-15 Only) FIGURE 13. External Pulse min 2H Internal VINIT External Transfer Gate Pulse Discharge pulse Exposure Time Composite Video The speed control ranges from 1/120 to 1/950 sec. The video signal starts with internal VINIT. Select a dial switch setting from “1”...
Page 25 Operation 3.6.5 External VINIT with Pulse Width (TM-1020-15 Only) FIGURE 14. External VINIT with Pulse Width (TM-1020-15 Only) VINIT Discharge Pulse Transfer Gate FDV is output at the internal VINIT timing S9 Exposure Time = X (H) The TM-1020 series can be reset with external reset pulse (VINIT). Set the dial switch to “9.” Apply a pulse-width control VINIT signal generated from an external event trigger to the camera.
Page 26 Operation 3.7 Dynamic Range Control 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 Analog saturation at 20 dB amp...
Page 28 Operation 3.8.1 Full Progressive Scan Normal scanning mode the TM-1020 series is for 1008 x 1018 pixels. The standard speed with single- channel output is 15 frame/sec at the pixel clock of 20 MHz. The progressive scan reads every line from top to bottom and, unique in an interlace-scan camera, all lines are obtained per image capturing with electronic shutter.
Page 31 Operation Model: TM-1020-30 Operation Mode: 30 fps Master Clock: 80.0 MHz, M= 12.5 nsec Pixel Clock: 40.0 MHz, P= 25 nsec 1. Pixel Clock and Digital Data Pixel Clock Data (B) Tcd: Clock to Data Ready Tdc: Data Ready to Next Clock Thd: Data Hold Time Tcd = 9.0 nsec, Tdc = 16.0 nsec, Thd = 6.00 nsec.
Camera Link The Camera Link version’s control software is also included in the AccuPiXEL Camera Control software. 1. Pixel clock locking option not available at time of publishing. Please check with PULNiX for option availability. TM-1020 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras...
Page 34 LVDS-Version Camera RS-232 Commands LVDS-Version Camera RS-232 Commands The LVDS-version camera can be controlled via RS-232 commands. The Start character is always “:” and the end character is always “CR” (return). For example, to set Asynchronous Pulse Width Mode, send the command :SA9”CR”...
Page 35 LVDS-Version Camera RS-232 Commands First Second Third Character Character Character Response Functions “T” (Table) “N” (kNee) X1 + Y1 + X2 (X1, Y1) coordinate for knee 1 + Y2 X1, Y1, X2, (X2, Y2) coordinate for knee 2 Y2: “00 - FF”...
Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, problems can easily be solved by following these instructions. If the following remedies fail to offer a solution to your problems, please contact a PULNiX representative. 5.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.
Page 37 Troubleshooting 5.2 Information and Support Resources For further information and support: Phone: (408) 747-0300 (800) 445-5444 (800) 3-PULNIX (24-hour message access) Fax: (408) 747-0660 E-mail: imaging@pulnix.com Mail: PULNiX America Inc. Sales Department 1330 Orleans Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089...
Page 38 Appendix Appendix 6.1 Specifications TM-1020 Series Camera Specifications Table TABLE 8. TM-1020-15 TM-1020-15CL TM-1020-30 Feature TM-1020A-15 TM-1020-30CL Imager 1” (9.1mm x 9.2mm) progressive scan interline transfer CCD Pixels 1024 (H) x 1024 (V), 1008 x 1018 active Cell size 9.0µm x 9.0µm...
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*. Refer to Section 2.2.2 on page 6 for information on camera heat dissipation. Image quality will degrade with increasing temperature. †. This option not available at time of publishing. Please check with PULNiX for current availability. TM-1020 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras...
Page 40 Appendix 6.1.1 TM-1020 Series Physical Dimensions Physical Dimensions FIGURE 17. TM-1020 series Rear Panel for Rear Panel for camera standard camera Camera Link camera SHUTTER MODE DOWN CAMERA LINK 44.0 [1.73] 44.0 [1.73] DIGITAL VIDEO POWER POWER VIDEO 7.0 [0.28] 15.3 [0.60] 34.0 [1.34]...
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I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s PULNiX America, Inc. Tel: 408-747-0300 1330 Orleans Drive Tel: 800-445-5444 Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Fax: 408-747-0660 Email: imaging@pulnix.com w w w . p u l n i x . c o m 69-0076 Rev.
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AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l 69-0109 Rev. A I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s...
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The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to PULNiX America, Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. PULNiX America, Inc. 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.
TM-2020-8, TM-2020-15, and CL versions Introduction The AccuPiXEL series cameras are high resolution, progressive scan cameras with PULNiX- proprietary LUT control and other excellent features. The camera control software was developed to function as standard software for the entire AccuPiXEL series. This software can open either the RS- 232 serial port (COM) or Camera Link.
Note : You can change the installation directory if you want. 1.1.3 Installing the Camera Link API DLL (clserXXX.dll) To install the Camera Link control software with frame grabber software, please consult the frame grabber company or PULNiX. 1.1.4 Uninstalling the Software You can uninstall the AccuPiXEL series camera-control software from the control panel.
If the board is not installed or the wrong API dll is selected, an error message appears. If this happens, please contact PULNiX for further assistance. Click the “Report” button to reflect the current settings onto the main control panel.
Page 4 Graphical User Interface 2.3 Operating The Control Software 2.3.1 Exposure Control In Exposure Control, you can specify the shutter mode and scan mode. 2.3.1 (a) Shutter Mode In this list box you can select Manual or Asynchronous or Direct shutter or no shutter mode.
When you have chosen the value you want and are ready to set this value to the camera, click the “Send Knees” button. 2.3.4 “Password” Menu 2.3.4 (a) Password Please contact PULNiX for password access. The password allows access to the EEPROM to rewrite or erase factory settings. AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software...
Page 6 Graphical User Interface 2.3.5 “Erase EEPROM” Menu 2.3.5 (a) Load Setting From the EEPROM The EEPROM section consists of three memory locations that allow you to Load (open), Write (save) and Report the current configuration. “Page Memory” has seven pages available to write current configurations.
Page 7 AccuPiXEL Series Camera Serial Commands AccuPiXEL Series Camera Serial Commands The AccuPiXEL series cameras can be controlled by serial command either via RS-232 or Camera Link. The Start character is always “:” and the End character is always <CR> (return). For example, to set Asynchronous Pulse Width Mode, send the command :SA9<CR>...
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Page 8 AccuPiXEL Series Camera Serial Commands TABLE 1. Serial Command List (Continued) First Second Third Character Character Character Response Functions “T” (Table) “N” (kNee) X1 + Y1 + X2 (X1, Y1) coordinate for knee 1 + Y2 X1, Y1, X2, Y2: “00 - FF” (X2, Y2) coordinate for knee 2 “M”...
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Page 9 AccuPiXEL Series Camera Serial Commands 16 Bytes Status Report (Continued) TABLE 2. Byte 12 FUNCFLAG1 (1 byte) function flag #1 Byte 13 FUNCFLAG2 (1 byte) function flag #2 Byte 14 SHTRNUM (1 byte) current shutter number Byte 15, 16 SHTRVAL (2 byte) manual/direct shutter value Function Flag Description 1...
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