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AG-7000
Auto-gated Intensified CCD Camera
Document Version: Rev B
Document P/N: 10570

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  • Page 1 AG-7000 Auto-gated Intensified CCD Camera Document Version: Rev B Document P/N: 10570...
  • Page 3 Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty. Certifications CE Compliance The AG-7000 series of cameras has been certified to conform to the requirements of Council Direc- tive 89/336/EC for electromagnetic compatibility and to comply with the following European Stan- dards:...
  • Page 4 AG-7000 WARNING 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. AG-7000 Operation Manual JAI Inc. 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Before Installing the Camera Control Software ........... 1     1.1.2 Installing the Software ................1     1.1.2.1 Uninstalling Previous AG-7000 JAI, Inc. Software ......... 3     1.1.3 Fresh Installation of the AG-7000 Software ............4     Using the AG-7000 Software ................. 5  ...
  • Page 6 AG-7000 Input of Ext HD/VD Signals ................27     4.1.1 External Sync ..................27     Modes of Operation ................... 28     4.2.1 Continuous Operation (Non triggered) ............28     4.2.2 Field and Frame Modes ................30  ...
  • Page 7 The extraction directory has the same name as the zip file......... 3     Figure 4. Uninstall Existing AG-7000 Software ..............3     Figure 5. Clean Install of AG-7000 Software ............... 4     Figure 6. Accept the default install path................4     Figure 7.
  • Page 8 AG-7000 viii List of Figures...
  • Page 9 Table 1 Pin Description ..................23     Table 2 D-Sub 15-Pin Pinout .................. 24     Table 3 Alphabetical Table of Camera Commands ............31     Table 4 AG-7000 Product Specifications Table ............. 43     List of Tables...
  • Page 10 AG-7000 List of Tables...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    To install the AG-7000 camera control software, follow the steps below. 1. Download the AG-7000 software from the JAI, Inc. web site at www.jai.com. 2. Locate the software by going to the camera description (AG-7000) and clicking on the Software link, or searching using the site search feature.

  • Page 12: Figure 1. Use Save To Download A Copy Of The Software

    AG-7000 Figure 1. Use Save to download a copy of the software. The software is compressed, use decompression software to create the installation directory. Figure 2. Right click to extract the compressed files. By choosing to “Extract to folder...” (C: normally indicates the hard drive that includes the desktop) the directory is in the same place as the download, and can be easily moved to any desired location.

  • Page 13: Uninstalling Previous Ag-7000 Jai, Inc. Software

    1.1.2.1 Uninstalling Previous AG-7000 JAI, Inc. Software  If you already have AG-7000 software on your hard drive, the installer asks to uninstall the software.  Accepting the uninstall allows the existing software to be removed. The installer then closes.

  • Page 14: Fresh Installation Of The Ag-7000 Software

    AG-7000 1.1.3 Fresh Installation of the AG-7000 Software  Start by clicking on the Setup icon in the software folder.  Click Next to begin a clean install. Figure 5. Clean Install of AG-7000 Software  Accept the default installation path by clicking Next, if there is room on the hard drive. Use the browse button if you wish to set a different installation path.

  • Page 15: Using The Ag-7000 Software

    You must connect a camera via an RS-232 cable to the computer and power it up before starting the camera control software. Start the AG-7000 software by clicking on the Start menu, and then selecting JAI_AG-7000 and clicking the JAI_AG-7000 shortcut on the right.

  • Page 16: The Main Screen

    AG-7000 1.2.1 The Main Screen The main screen offers several menus. Click on File in the menu bar to access the following: Figure 10. Main Screen File Menu 1.2.1 (a) Preferences Selecting Preferences opens a separate window that allows the user to set the COM port the camera will use to interface with the computer.

  • Page 17: Figure 12. Load Settings Selections

    As a user you can create UserSet1 and UserSet2 by selecting the appropriate line of the drop down menu. Factory Defaults cannot be overwritten. Figure 13. Saving Settings 1.2.1 (d) Exit Selecting Exit closes the JAI AG-7000 Camera Control program. Software Introduction...

  • Page 18: Camera Control Main Window

    AG-7000 1.3 Camera Control Main Window The camera is configured using the main window. The main window has these controls from left to right:   AGC Gain  AGC Level  AGC Max Val  AGC Mode  Video ...

  • Page 19: Agc

    1.4.1 The automatic gain and exposure control determines how the camera responds to incoming light. In automatic mode, the camera varies its internal gain and shutter speed to get a consistent exposure based on the setting of the other AGC parameters. In manual mode the Manual Gain setting and Shutter Speed control may be adjusted to get the desired exposure.

  • Page 20: Trigger

    AG-7000 1.4.2.2 Vertical Mode Figure 16. Vertical Mode Control The frame mode is the standard interlaced method of horizontal line transfer. In the first field, the odd lines are transferred, in the second field the even lines are transferred. This is the normal mode of operation, each pixel is integrated for an entire field.

  • Page 21: Zoom Control

    1.4.4 Zoom Control The zoom control allows you to remotely adjust a motorized zoom lens when properly wired to the 15-pin connector. Figure 18. Zoom Control Set 1.4.4.1 Zoom In Coarse Pressing and holding this button causes the lens to “zoom in” in a rapid fashion. Releasing the button causes the zoom to stop.

  • Page 22: Focus Control

    AG-7000 1.4.5 Focus Control The focus control allows you to remotely focus the camera lens when properly wired to the 15-pin connector. Figure 19. Focus Control Set 1.4.5.1 Focus In Coarse Pressing and holding this button causes the lens to “focus in” in a rapid fashion. Releasing the button causes the focus to stop.

  • Page 23: Iris Control

    1.4.6 Iris Control The iris control allows you to remotely change the aperture of the lens when properly wired to the 15-pin connector. Figure 20. Iris Control Set 1.4.6.1 Iris Open Coarse Pressing and holding this button causes the iris to open in a rapid fashion. Releasing the button causes the iris to stop.

  • Page 24: Advanced Control Settings

    AG-7000 1.5 Advanced Control Settings The advanced settings for the camera configuration are set from this screen. The window has these controls from top to bottom, left to right:  Zoom  Max Voltage  Coarse Step  Fine Step ...

  • Page 25: Advanced Zoom Controls

    1.5.1 Advanced Zoom Controls Figure 21. Advanced Zoom Controls 1.5.1.1 Zoom Max Voltage This sets the maximum voltage that will be applied to the zoom motor. The range is 0V to 9V. 1.5.1.2 Zoom Coarse Step This sets the voltage that gets applied to the zoom motor when the coarse Zoom control is activated.

  • Page 26: Advanced Iris Controls

    AG-7000 1.5.3 Advanced Iris Controls Figure 23. Advanced Iris Controls 1.5.3.1 Iris Max Voltage This sets the maximum voltage that will be applied to the iris motor. The range is 0V to 9V. 1.5.3.2 Iris Coarse Step This sets the voltage that gets applied to the iris motor when the coarse Iris control is activated. It is specified as a percentage of the Iris Maximum Voltage 1.5.3.3...

  • Page 27: Video

    1.5.5 Video Figure 25. Video Controls 1.5.5.1 Video Pedestal The Video Pedestal sets the black level reference for the video output. It is adjustable from 0mV to 100mV in approximately 17mV steps. 1.5.5.2 Video White Clip The Video White Clip sets the video output saturation level. It is adjustable from 300mV to 100mV in approximately 17mV steps 1.5.6 MCP Controls...

  • Page 28: Ag-7000 Camera Control Software Troubleshooting

    1.6 AG-7000 Camera Control Software Troubleshooting 1.6.1 Problem: Camera is not recognized After adjusting some software settings, and closing the program, the AG-7000 software will not recognize the camera when attempting to open it at a later time. 1.6.2 Solution: ...

  • Page 29: Hardware Introduction

    2 Hardware Introduction 2.1 Product description The AG-7000 is designed to be a simple yet high quality camera capable of meeting a variety of application requirements. Featuring an advanced Had-type interline transfer 2/3” CCD imager, this miniaturized high resolution camera offers many standard and optional features at a very affordable price.

  • Page 30: Functional Options

    Quick start-up and low power consumption. No more than 2 seconds is needed for the AG-7000 to warm up, and shooting can begin within a second after turning on the camera. The power consumption is only 3.0W. This makes the camera excellent for use with battery operated systems.

  • Page 31: Figure 27. Ag-7000 System Configuration

    AG-7000 System Configuration Hardware Introduction...

  • Page 33: Installation

    6-Pin Connector The AG-7000 has a 6-pin connector for power input. Generally, Pin #1 is Ground and Pin #2 is +12V DC. The other pins handle a number of other input and output functions, which will be discussed further in other sections.

  • Page 34: Power Supply And Power Cable Setup

    JAI offers a combination power and interface cable for making all the appropriate connections between the AG-7000, a host computer, an external monitor, external trigger and/or sync signals, a power source, and motorized lenses or other peripherals. The part number for the cable is 15P-02-9P-AG. The color coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V DC.

  • Page 35: Attaching The Camera Lens

    3.2.3 Attaching the Camera Lens The AG-7000 camera accepts 1/2” 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. Please note that some lenses with extremely long flangebacks may exceed the mounting depth of the camera.

  • Page 36: Auto-Iris Lens Setup

    3.2.5 Auto-Iris Lens Setup Auto-iris lenses with full video input can be used with the JAI, Inc. AG-7000, although this camera model does not come equipped with auto-iris output. Note: Make sure that the power is removed from the camera before connecting or disconnecting the auto-iris lens.

  • Page 37: Functions And Operations

    Min signal amplitude 3.5 Vp-p Note: The AG-7000 has a one (1) horizontal line delay between the input VD signal and the output video. If external vertical drive (VD) is applied to the camera, it may cause the video output to be delayed 1 HD (1 H = ~64.0 µs).

  • Page 38: Modes Of Operation

    AG-7000 4.2 Modes of Operation 4.2.1 Continuous Operation (Non triggered) For applications that do not require asynchronous external triggering (continuous operation). This is the factory default setting of the camera. Figure 31. Timing Chart Functions and Operation...

  • Page 39: Figure 33. Horizontal Timing Details And Pixel Numbering For The Ccd Array. Eia

    Figure 32. Horizontal timing details and pixel numbering for the CCD array. EIA 20  70  Figure 33. Vertical timing details for interlaced. EIA Functions and Operation...

  • Page 40: Field And Frame Modes

    Note: Fig. 32 through Fig. 33 show horizontal and vertical timing details for interlaced and non- interlaced operation. 4.2.2 Field and Frame Modes The standard factory setting for the AG-7000 camera is FIELD MODE. The mode selection is on the back panel of the camera. 4.2.2.1 Field Mode In Field Mode, two horizontal rows are scanned together, changing the pair at each interlace scan.

  • Page 41: Table 3 Alphabetical Table Of Camera Commands

    Table 3 Alphabetical Table of Camera Commands Commands marked with “*” are in-house commands. Command Command Function Functions String String <XREF>AGC Manual Gain MGM? <XREF>MCP Gate Mode AGN= <XREF>AGC Manual Gain MGM= <XREF>MCP Gate Mode ALV? <XREF>AGC Level MGN? <XREF>MCP Manual Gain ALV= <XREF>AGC Level MGN=...

  • Page 42: Agc Level

    AG-7000 4.3.1 AGC Level Function Command String Camera Response Set AGC Level :ALV=[DDD]<cr> :o<cr> Set the AGC level. [DDD] is the level value with a range of 0-100. Get AGC Level :ALV?<cr> :oALV[DDD]<cr> Enquire current AGC level. [DDD] is the current value with a range of 0-100.

  • Page 43: Camera Firmware Version

    4.3.5 Camera Firmware Version Function Command String Camera Response Get Camera Firmware :VER?<cr> :o[DDD]<cr> Version Enquire current Camera Firmware Version number. [DDD] is a string representing the model number in a n.nn format. Maximum length is 10 characters. 4.3.6 Camera FPGA Version Function Command String Camera Response...

  • Page 44: Focus Control

    AG-7000 4.3.8 Focus Control Function Command String Camera Response Set Focus Control :FOC=[DDD]<cr> :o<cr> Set the Focus Control. [DDD] is the focus value with a range of -100 - +100. Get Focus Control :FOC?<cr> :oFOC[DDD]<cr> Enquire current Focus Control value. [DDD] is the current value with a range of -100 - +100.

  • Page 45: Mcp Gain Mode

    4.3.11 MCP Gain Mode Function Command String Camera Response Set MPC Gain Mode :MMD=[D]<cr> :o<cr> Set the MCP Gain Mode. [D] is the mode parameter. 0 = Manual. 1 = Auto. Get MPC Gain Mode :MMD? :oMMD[D]<cr> Enquire current MCP Gian Mode. [D] is the current mode value. 0 = Manual.

  • Page 46: Mcp Level

    AG-7000 4.3.14 MCP Level Function Command String Camera Response Set MCP Level :MLV=[DDD]<cr> :o<cr> Set the MCP level. [DDD] is the level value with a range of 0-100. Get MCP Level :MLV?<cr> :oMLV[DDD]<cr> Enquire current MCP level. [DDD] is the current value with a range of 0- 100.

  • Page 47: Multifunction Input

    Multifunction Input Function Command String Camera Response Set Mutlifunction Input :MFI=[D]<cr> :o<cr> Set the Multifunction Input mode. [D] is the mode parameter. 0 = VD. 1 = CSYNC. 2 = Trigger. Get Mutlifunction Input :MFI?<cr> :oMFI[D]<cr> Enquire current Multifunction Input mode. [D] is the current mode value.

  • Page 48: Shutter Speed

    AG-7000 4.3.19 Shutter Speed Function Command String Camera Response Set Shutter Speed :SHS=[DDD]<cr> :o<cr> Set the integration time (shutter speed) in units of one horizontal line. [DDD] is the level value with a range of 1-260. Get Shutter Speed :SHS?<cr>...

  • Page 49: Video Pedestal

    4.3.22 Video Pedestal Function Command String Camera Response Set Video Pedestal :VPD=[DDD]<cr> :o<cr> Set the Video Pedestal. [DDD] is the pedestal valuewith a range of 0 – 100. Get Video Pedestal :VPD?<cr> :oVPD[DDD]<cr> Enquire current Video Pedestal value. [DDD] is the current value with a range of 0-100.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Problems and Solutions Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. Generally, problems can easily be solved by following these instructions. If the following remedies fail to offer a solution to your problems, please contact a JAI, Inc. representative. 5.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    6 Specifications 6.1 Product Specifications Table 4 AG-7000 Product Specifications Table Internal CCD Camera Specifications 2/3” Interline transfer CCD, HAD type Sensor ICX 422ALL Active pixels 756 (H) x 493(V) Cell size 11.6 μm x 13.5 μm Scanning 525 lines / 60 Hz...

  • Page 54: Physical Dimensions

    AG-7000 Intensifier Tube Specifications Type 18 mm gated, proximity focus Input 1” (18mm diameter) Output 2/3” (tapered, fiber-coupled to CCD) Photocathode GaAs Phosphor screen Gain 30,000 – 50,000 Resolution 64 lp/mm 2.5 x 10 lm/cm (max) Tube Life 10,000 hrs 6.1.1...

  • Page 55: Figure 36. Spectral Response For Ag-7000

    Figure 35. Spectral Response for AG-7000 Specifications...
  • Page 56 AG-7000 Functions and Operation...
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