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SW-4000M-PMCL
Monochrome Line Scan Camera
Document Version: 1.1
SW-4000M-PMCL_Ver.1.1_May 2017
Thank you for purchasing this product.
 Be sure to read this manual before use.
This  manual  includes  important  safety  precautions  and 
instructions  on  how  to  operate  the  unit.  Be  sure  to  read 
this manual to ensure proper operation.
© 2017 JAI

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  • Page 1 User Manual SW-4000M-PMCL Monochrome Line Scan Camera Document Version: 1.1 SW-4000M-PMCL_Ver.1.1_May 2017 Thank you for purchasing this product.  Be sure to read this manual before use. This  manual  includes  important  safety  precautions  and  instructions  on  how  to  operate  the  unit.  Be  sure  to  read  this manual to ensure proper operation. © 2017 JAI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SW-4000M-PMCL Contents Notice ................3 Test Pattern Function ..........35 Warranty ...............3 1: Gray 1 .............35 Certifications ..............3 2: Gray 2 .............35 Warning ................3 3: White (890LSB) ..........35 Usage Precautions ............5 RS-232C Command Control ........36 Features ................6 Field Upgrade Function ..........36 Parts Identification ............7 Settings List ............

  • Page 3: Notice

    The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Ltd., Japan and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Ltd., Japan 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.
  • Page 4 SW-4000M-PMCL 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 5: Usage Precautions

    SW-4000M-PMCL Usage Precautions Notes on cable configurations The presence of lighting equipment and television receivers nearby may result in video and audio noise. In such cases, change the cable configurations or placement. Notes on Camera Link cable connections Secure the locking screws on the connector manually, and do not use a driver.

  • Page 6: Features

    SW-4000M-PMCL Features The SW-4000M-PMCL is a line scan camera equipped with a 4096-pixel CMOS linear sensor. The camera has a Camera Link clock of 84.82 MHz and is capable of high-speed scanning at up to 199.5 kHz (Line Rate). 8-bit and 10-bit video output is possible via Camera Link.

  • Page 7: Parts Identification

    SW-4000M-PMCL Parts Identification 1 Lens mount (M42 mount or F mount) Mount an M42-mount lens or F-mount lens here. Before mounting a lens, be sure to refer to “Step 2: Connecting Devices” (page 12) and confirm the precautions for attaching a lens and the supported lens types.
  • Page 8 SW-4000M-PMCL 3 DC IN / trigger IN connector ( 12-pin round) Connect the cable for a power supply (sold separately) or for DC IN / trigger IN here. HR-10A-10R-12PB (71) (Hirose Electric or equivalent) Input/ Pin No. Signal Description output...
  • Page 9 SW-4000M-PMCL Channel 2 (used during Medium, Full, 8/10 bit output) Input/ Pin No. Signal Description output 1, 26 Power Power 2 (-), 15 (+) TxOUT0 Data output 3 (-), 16 (+) TxOUT1 Data output 4 (-), 17 (+) TxOUT2 Data output...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Note When the JAI SDK is installed, a camera driver for the interface is also part of the default installation. This Vision Filter Driver is added to every NIC/port on the host computer. As the driver is also added to the NIC/ port for Internet connection, it may affect Internet access speed on some systems.
  • Page 11 Clear the [JAI GigE Vision Filter Driver] checkbox, and save. Verify the settings for using Camera Link. The SW-4000M-PMCL supports GenIcam and Gen-CP. Check the following settings when controlling the camera via JAI SDK. Checking the frame grabber board’s settings Settings must be configured on the frame grabber board to enable Gen-CP support.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Connecting Devices

    SW-4000M-PMCL v Check that the [JAI_GenCP_Camera_Link] and [Camera Link Transport Layer] settings are configured as follows. Step 2: Connecting Devices Connect the lens, Camera Link cable, AC adapter, and other necessary devices. Attach the lens in a clean environment to prevent dust from adhering to the unit.
  • Page 13 SW-4000M-PMCL 1 Lens Attach an M42-mount lens or F-mount lens. Caution The maximum performance of the camera may not be realized depending on the lens. Note The following formula can be used to estimate the focal length. focal length = WD/(1 + W/w)

  • Page 14: Step 3: Verifying The Camera Connection Status

    Connecting the Camera to the Control Tool Start JAI Control Tool. Cameras connected to the frame grabber board are detected, and a window appears. If they do not appear, right-click inside the window and select [Search for Cameras].

  • Page 15: Configuring The Output Format

    SW-4000M-PMCL 17 for additional details. Also, [Binning Vertical] must be set independently in each operation mode. Configuring the Output Format Configure the pixel format for images. Item Default value Image Format Control Pixel Format mono8 (8-bit monochrome) Control via External Triggers When Controlling the Exposure Time Using Specified Exposure Times Configure the settings as follows.

  • Page 16: Control Without External Triggers

    SW-4000M-PMCL Set [Exposure Mode] to [Trigger Width] . If necessary, change the [Trigger Source] and [Trigger Activation] settings. Control Without External Triggers When Controlling the Exposure Time Using Specified Exposure Times Configure the settings as follows. Item Setting value / selectable range...

  • Page 17: Step 6: Configuring Various Other Settings

    SW-4000M-PMCL Adjust the black level. Open [Analog Control], and specify the black level in [Black Level] under [Black Level Selector]. ❖ Perform DSNU calibration. The camera is equipped with a DSNU correction function. The function allows you to reduce DSNU generated ❖...
  • Page 18 SW-4000M-PMCL User memory Temporary memory User 1 Data Current User 2 Data setting Save values User 3 Data Control Tool Note The setting values are not saved to the computer (Control Tool). ̶ 18 ̶...

  • Page 19: To Save User Settings

    SW-4000M-PMCL ■ To save user settings Stop image capture. Expand [User Set Control] and select the save destination ([User Set1] to [User Set3]) in [User Set Selector]. Note The factory default setting values are stored in [Default] and cannot be overwritten.

  • Page 20: Basic Function Matrix

    SW-4000M-PMCL Basic Function Matrix Valid Input/Output Combinations The following signals can be used as sources for each output destination (Trigger Selector). The combinations of source signals and output destinations are indicated in the following. Selector Output destination (Cross point Trigger Selector...

  • Page 21: Main Functions

    Select in [Line Selector] > [Line Source]. Camera Output Formats The SW-4000M-PMCL supports a variety of output formats. The supported tap geometries are as follows. The tap geometry settings on the camera side and the frame grabber board side must match. For details on frame grabber board settings, refer to the instruction manual of the board.

  • Page 22: Image Output Timin

    SW-4000M-PMCL Image Output Timing ■ Trigger Control The camera allows Line Start trigger controls to be performed via external trigger signals. The Line Start trigger allows exposure control via the trigger signal inputs. The settings for exposure control and triggers are related to each other. Be sure to configure the settings described in “Connecting to the Camera to Control Tool”...

  • Page 23: When [Exposure Mode] Is [Off]

    SW-4000M-PMCL ■ When [Exposure Mode] is [Off] • Line Start Trigger Off Actual Exposure Time (=G - C) G (Line Period) (Blanking) LVAL F (Valid data period) Data Output [Binning Off] CL Pixel Data Data valid Bit/ Period From EEN Falling...
  • Page 24 SW-4000M-PMCL • Line Start Trigger On 500 nsec~ Next trigger start prohibited period Next trigger input allowed period Trigger Actual Exposure Time (=G - C) G (Line Period) (Blanking) LVAL F (Valid data period) Data Output [Binning Off] Delay time...
  • Page 25 SW-4000M-PMCL [Binning On] Delay time Period CL Pixel From Trigger From EEN Data Data valid Bit/ Line Period Clock to EEN Falling to invalid time invalid time time [F] Geometry Pixel [G](CLK) [MHz] falling [A] LVAL rising [C](usec) [D](CLK) (CLK)

  • Page 26: When [Exposure Mode] Is [Timed]

    SW-4000M-PMCL ■ When [Exposure Mode] is [Timed] • Line Start Trigger Off Shutter select mode Set Value + Offset (E) G (Line Period) (Blanking) LVAL F (Valid data period) Data Output [Binning Off] CL Pixel Exposure Data Data valid Bit/...
  • Page 27 SW-4000M-PMCL [Binning On] CL Pixel Exposure Data Data valid Bit/ Period From EEN Falling Line Period Clock offset time invalid time time [F] Geometry Pixel to LVAL rising [B](usec) [G](CLK) [MHz] [E](usec) [D](CLK) (CLK) 8/10 31.70 13.9 -1.2 2048 2058 42.41...
  • Page 28 SW-4000M-PMCL • Line Start Trigger On Shutter select mode 500 nsec~ Next trigger input allowed period Next trigger start prohibited period Trigger Set Value + Offset (E) G (Line Period) (Blanking) LVAL F (Valid data period) Data Output [Binning Off]...
  • Page 29 SW-4000M-PMCL [Binning On] Delay time Period CL Pixel From Trigger From EEN Exposure Data Data valid Bit/ Line Period Clock to EEN Falling to offset time invalid time time [F] Geometry Pixel [G](CLK) [MHz] rising [A] LVAL rising [E](usec) [D](CLK)

  • Page 30: When [Exposure Mode] Is [Trigger Width]

    SW-4000M-PMCL ■ When [Exposure Mode] is [Trigger Width] • Line Start Trigger On PWC mode Trigger Width Next trigger input CC1 3.0usec~, 12pin 500 nsec~ Next trigger start prohibited period allowed period Trigger Trigger width + C[usec]~ G (Line Period)
  • Page 31 SW-4000M-PMCL [Binning On] Delay time Period From Data Data Line Delay time Bit/ Pixel From Trigger EEN Falling invalid invalid valid Period From Trigger Geometry Pixel Clock to EEN rising to LVAL rising time [C] time [D] time [F] falling to EEN...

  • Page 32: Pixel Sensitivity Correction

    SW-4000M-PMCL Pixel Sensitivity Correction Correct variations between the sensor’s pixels. Switching for this function is performed via serial communication. This function is dependent on the operation mode. PRNU Correction Correct sensitivity variations between the sensor’s pixels. Level differences between taps will also be corrected simultaneously.

  • Page 33: Digital Gain

    SW-4000M-PMCL ■ Digital gain • Manual 0 to +24 dB (×1 to ×16), ×0.01/steps The following two gain values are added for the total gain value. Total Gain = AnalogBaseGain (dB) + DigitalGain (dB) LUT ( Lookup Table) / Gamma Function The LUT function is used to generate a non-linear mapping between signal values captured on the sensor and those that are output from the camera.

  • Page 34: Shading Correction

    SW-4000M-PMCL Shading Correction The shading correction is a function that corrects non-uniformity (i.e., shading) in the amount of light generated by the lens and lighting equipment. The following shading correction modes are available on the camera. ■ Flat shading correction The range of brightness that can be corrected is within ±30% of the region with the highest signal level...

  • Page 35: Auto Line Rate Configuration Function

    SW-4000M-PMCL ■ Auto line rate configuration function You can automatically configure the optimal line rate when you want to prioritize sensitivity. • Supported operation modes: When Trigger Mode OFF, Exposure Mode OFF. You can also save the setting and have it applied whenever the power is subsequently turned on. For details on saving the setting, see “Step 7: Saving the Settings”...

  • Page 36: Test Pattern Function

    SW-4000M-PMCL Test Pattern Function You can display the following types of test patterns. Video output is not possible while a test pattern is being executed. This function is not dependent on gain and offset values that have already been configured, and output is performed in the following states.

  • Page 37: Rs-232C Command Control

    SW-4000M-PMCL RS-232C Command Control The basic control parameters are as follows. Item Control parameter Scanning Independent scanning for all pixels, binning Electronic Shutter Accumulation time Gain Gain Value Black Black offset value Trigger Mode, trigger polarity selection Camera Link: 8- ⇔ 10-bit switching Miscellaneous Test pattern: ON ⇔...

  • Page 38: Settings List

    Device Control GenCP Version — — Display/configure information related to the device. Device Vendor Name — “JAI Ltd., Japan” Display the manufacturer name. Device Model Name — SW-4000M- Display the model name. PMCL “See the possicilities” Device Manufacturer Info —...
  • Page 39 Analog Base Gain 0dB, Set the analog base gain. 6dB, 9.54dB, 12dB e) LUT Control Configure LUT settings. JAI LUT Enable Off, Select the JAI LUT mode. LUT, Gamma Gamma 0.45 to 1 0.45 Set the gamma value. LUT Selector Luminance Luminance Display the LUT data type.

  • Page 40: Miscellaneous

    SW-4000M-PMCL Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Check the following before requesting help. If the problem persists, contact your local JAI distributor. ■ Power supply and connections Problem Cause and solution The POWER/TRIG LED remains lit amber and • A drop in voltage may have occurred due to the length of does not turn green, even after power is the power cable.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    SW-4000M-PMCL Specifications Image sensor Model ELITE 4K 1V2 Effective pixels 4096(H) Pixel size A: 7.5 µm × 7.5 µm B: 7.5 µm × 10.5 µm Camera Link clock 31.70/42.41/63.39/84.82 MHz Line rate 66 Hz - 199.5 kHz Video S/N ratio...
  • Page 42 SW-4000M-PMCL Power supply voltage DC input range: +12 V to 24 V ±10% 5.22 W typical (current consumption at DC +12 V supply) Lens mount M42 mount, F mount Flange back M42 mount: 16 mm (in air), tolerance: 0 mm to –0.05 mm F mount: 46.5 mm, tolerance: 0 mm to –0.05 mm...
  • Page 43 SW-4000M-PMCL Package contents Camera body (1) Sensor protection cap (1) Dear Customer (sheet) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ̶ 43 ̶...

  • Page 44: Block Diagram

    SW-4000M-PMCL Block Diagram ̶ 44 ̶...

  • Page 45: Spectral Response

    SW-4000M-PMCL Spectral Response SW-4000 Sensitivity Mode-A Mode-B 1000 wavelength (nm) ̶ 45 ̶...
  • Page 46 SW-4000M-PMCL F Mount POWER/TRIG DC IN / TRIG DIGITAL I/O -2 DIGITAL I/O -1 Dimensional tolerance: ±0.3 mm Unit: mm ̶ 46 ̶...

  • Page 47: Dimensions

    SW-4000M-PMCL Dimensions M42 Mount POWER/TRIG DC IN / TRIG DIGITAL I/O -2 DIGITAL I/O -1 Dimensional tolerance: ±0.3 mm Unit: mm ̶ 47 ̶...

  • Page 48: Index

    Exposure mode 7, 13, 15, 17, 32 External triggers 15 Factory default values 31 Gamma 14 GPIO 20 High-dynamic range 39 Installation 10 JAI Control Tool 10 JAI SDK 10 LED 7 Lens mount 7 LUT 32 Parts identification 7 POWER/TRIG LED 7...
  • Page 49 Revision history Revision Date Changes Apr. 2017 First draft May 2017 Selection [Sensor mode]...

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