JAI Pulnix TM-1327GE Series Operation Manual

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TM-1327GE Series Gigabit Ethernet Cameras
O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l
10164
I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s
Rev. B

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  • Page 1 TM-1327GE Series Gigabit Ethernet Cameras O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l 10164 I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s Rev. B...
  • Page 3 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI PULNiX, Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI PULNiX, 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Page ii Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Software Introduction ........... 1 1.1 Scope of the Document ............1 1.2 Related Documents ..............1 1.3 Gigabit Ethernet Camera Interface.......... 1 1.4 Software Installation ............... 2 1.4.1 Before Installing the GigE Series Camera-Control Software ...2 1.4.2 Installing the Software ..............2 1.4.3 Uninstalling the Software..............3 1.4.4 Quick-Start ..................3...
  • Page 6 Page iii Table of Contents 6.1 Product Description............... 27 6.2 Features ................. 28 7 Installation..............29 7.1 Getting Started............... 29 7.1.1 Unpacking Instructions ..............29 7.1.2 Components..................29 7.1.3 Accessories and Options ..............29 7.2 Camera Setup ................ 30 7.2.1 Heat Dissipation ................30 7.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations............30 7.2.3 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup .........31 7.2.4 Attaching the Camera Lens.............33...
  • Page 7 Page iv List of Figures List of Figures Figure 1. Change and Remove Buttons..........3 Figure 2. Network Device Finder Window .......... 3 Figure 3. Select Camera Window ............4 Figure 4. TM-1327GE Back Panel Connectors ........5 Figure 5. HR10A-10R-12P ..............
  • Page 9: Software Introduction

    Software Introduction 1.1 Scope of the Document This manual describes how to access and use features specific to JAI PULNiX's Gigabit Ethernet camera, the TM-1327GE. The camera’s different operation modes are described in the hardware section of this manual, which begins on page 27.
  • Page 10: Software Installation

    To install the JAI PULNiX GigE camera-control software, read and follow the directions included in the document download card. If your computer does not have Internet access, call JAI PULNiX at 1 800 445-5444 to request that the software be sent to you on a CD-ROM.
  • Page 11: Uninstalling The Software

    Software Introduction 1.4.3 Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the JAI PULNiX GigE camera-control software from the control panel, use the following steps: Open “Add or Remove Programs” in the control panel. Select “JAI Cam2Net” from the lists of the installed software.
  • Page 12: Figure 3. Select Camera Window

    Page 4 Software Introduction Select the appropriate camera from the list, similar to the window shown in Figure 3 and click OK. Figure 3. Select Camera Window Go to the “Acquisition” tab and click Start. An image stream should appear. Click Configure and open the “GigE Camera Software”...
  • Page 13: Connectors

    Page 5 Connectors Connectors The camera has two sockets, as shown in Figure 4 below: • 12-pin Hirose for power, trigger, RS-232 communication and TTL I/O. • RJ-45 for Gigabit Ethernet. Figure 4. TM-1327GE Back Panel Connectors GigE POWER These connectors are described in Section 2.1 and Section 2.2 below. 2.1 Power and Signals Connector The GE camera receives power and signal through a 12-pin Hirose connector.
  • Page 14: Ethernet

    PC, you must use a cross-over cable. Refer to the Cam2Net User's Manual for details. Figure 6. Ethernet GigE Socket GigE 1. JAI PULNiX recommends the use of shielded cables to reduce emissions and for CE/FCC compliance. Double-shielded cables will further reduce emissions. TM-1327GE Software...
  • Page 15: Configuring The Tm-1327Ge Camera

    Page 7 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera The configuration of your 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, etc., just like a Camera Link camera. The internal frame grabber is automatically configured for the pixel type, windowing, image size and I/O and so on, by the GigE camera software.
  • Page 16: Figure 8. Advanced Configuration Window

    Page 8 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera To use the integrated GigE camera software, use the following steps: Start the Camera Interface Application. The dialog box shown in Figure 7 appears. Click the Detect to detect the device and driver in the “Device Actions” panel. Click Select Camera and select TM-1327GE or TMC-1327GE (color) from the camera list.
  • Page 17: Configuring The Imager

    Page 9 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera 3.2 Configuring the Imager To configure the TM-1327GE’s imager, use the integrated GigE camera software that is part of the Cam2Net camera interface application. You can also use the AccuPiXEL GigE control tool, but that will not update any internal grabber settings.
  • Page 18: Gui Features

    Page 10 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera 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 3.3 Configuring the Internal Frame Grabber The integrated camera software updates the internal frame grabber settings automatically.
  • Page 19: Exposure Control

    Page 11 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera Figure 10. Advanced Configuration - Port Communication 3.4.2 Exposure Control In Exposure Control, under the GigE Camera software tab, shown in Figure 11, you can specify the shutter mode and set the shutter speed and direct shutter values. Figure 11.
  • Page 20: Scan Mode

    Page 12 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera Mode Use the pull-down menu shown in Figure 12. to select from Manual or Async mode. Figure 12. Mode Control Pull-down Shutter Speed The shutter speed setting, shown in Figure 13, allows you to select the specific shutter speed for Manual shutter and Async shutter.
  • Page 21: Gain Settings

    Page 13 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera 3.4.4 Gain Settings The Gain Settings control box, shown in Figure 15, allows you to change the Gain value from -3dB to 12dB. To change the value, move the slider or enter the value directly into the text box. Figure 15.
  • Page 22: Look-Up Table

    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 PULNiX for password access. Note: Configurations such as grabber settings, pulse generator, GPIO, and image setting must be saved into the XML file.
  • Page 23: Free-Running Mode

    Page 15 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera 3.4.8 Free-Running Mode The camera must be in “Manual Shutter” or “Direct Shutter” mode. In the example below, there is no partial scan. Connect to the camera. Under the “Device Features” tab, set the GPIO look-up table to Q5=1. Under the “GigE Software”...
  • Page 24: White Balance Control (Color Versions Only)

    Page 16 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera 3.4.12 White Balance Control (Color Versions Only) To determine white balance, use the following steps: Select full scan mode in the GigE Camera Software tabbed dialog. shown in Figure 9 on page 9. Start the live video by clicking Start in the Acquisition tab of the Camera Interface Application dia- log box.
  • Page 25: Signal Handling

    Page 17 Signal Handling Signal Handling This section describes the signal handling of the GE cameras in the following section: • “Camera Inputs” on page 17 • “GPIO Control Block” on page 18 • “GPIO Label Tables” on page 20 •...
  • Page 26: Gpio Control Block

    Page 18 Signal Handling 4.2 GPIO Control Block Figure 20 below shows the GPIO Control Block signals for the GE Cameras. Figure 20. GE Camera GPIO Control Block 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.
  • Page 27: Figure 21. Gpio Look-Up Table

    Page 19 Signal Handling Figure 21. GPIO Look-Up Table Figure 22. The GPIO Configuration TM-1327GE Software...
  • Page 28: Gpio Label Tables

    Page 20 Signal Handling 4.3 GPIO Label Tables 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.
  • Page 29 Page 21 Signal Handling Table 3 shows which output labels carry the output signals. Table 3. GPIO Look-Up Table Output Labels Output label Signal Description TTL-OUT(STROBE) Strobe output EVINIT Trigger EXT_VD Vertical Drive EXT_HD Horizontal Drive pulse_trig1 Pulse Generator 1 gets its trigger here pulse_trig0 Pulse Generator 0 gets its trigger here pulse_trig3...
  • Page 30: Pulse Generators

    Page 22 Signal Handling 4.4 Pulse Generators The TM-1327GE 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 triggered on either levels or signal edges. These generators can be tied to the camera inputs (camera-control lines). For example, you can set pulse generator 0 in the Device Features tabbed dialog box to the following values: •...
  • Page 31: Gige Series Camera Serial Commands

    Page 23 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands 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 Asynchronous Pulse Width Mode, send the command :ASH=9<CR>...
  • Page 32 Page 24 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands Table 4. TM-1327GE Command List (Continued) End of Command Parameters Ack Response Description Command Lookup Table :LINR <cr> :o<cr> Set linear table :GM45 <cr> :o<cr> Set gamma .45 table :KNEE= X1Y1X2Y2 <cr> :o<cr> Set knees (X1, Y1, X2, Y2 = 00 - FF) Set positive knee or negative knee :NLUT...
  • Page 33 Page 25 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands Table 5. 18 Bytes Status Report Byte 1, 2 Gain Control (H’0000 - H’00FF) Byte 3, 4 VTOP VTOP (H’0080 - H’00C0) Byte 5, 6 VBTM VBOTTOM (H’0078 - H’00FF) Byte 7,8 Reserved Byte 9 Function Flag 0 “00”=<--...
  • Page 34 Page 26 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands Table 5. 18 Bytes Status Report (Continued) Bit 7 TESTPATTERN 0=Disable TP; 1=Enable TP Bit 6 Reserved System Flag Bit 5 Bit 4 Reserved System Flag Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Reserved System Flag Byte 13...
  • Page 35: Hardware Introduction

    “Features” on page 28 6.1 Product Description The JAI PULNiX TM-1327GE is a high-speed 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 1/16,000 second., can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control.
  • Page 36: Features

    Page 28 Hardware Introduction 6.2 Features The TM-1327GE has the following features: • Miniature size and light weight The printed circuit boards in the TM-1327GE have been arranged to create modular electronics, giving the camera flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature solid-state components results in a compact, lightweight camera that is 50.8mm x 50.8mm x 83.5mm in dimensions, and weighs only 140 grams.
  • Page 37: Installation

    Page 29 Installation Installation The following instructions will help you to set up your camera quickly and easily. JAI PULNiX suggests that you read through these instructions first, before you unpack and set up your camera system. 7.1 Getting Started 7.1.1...
  • Page 38: Camera Setup

    The TM-1327GE is a compact camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a compact package, the outer case of the camera can become hot because of heat dissipation. For optimal performance, JAI PULNiX recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the camera and following the precautions below.
  • Page 39: Power Supplies And Power Cable Setup

    If you are providing power through the 12-pin connector, the PD-12P, PD-12UEP and PD-12UUP power supplies are available with the 12-pin mating connector already attached to the leads from the power supply. You can connect the PD-12UU and PD-12UE power supplies to the JAI PULNiX power cable using a terminal strip or directly.
  • Page 40: Figure 26. 12P-02S Interface Cable (Optional)

    JAI PULNiX Power Cables If you are using JAI PULNiX power cables, such as the 12P-02S, refer to the Figure 26 which shows the cable pin-out diagram and pinouts. The color-coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V.
  • Page 41: Attaching The Camera Lens

    Page 33 Installation 7.2.4 Attaching the Camera Lens The TM-1327GE camera accepts 2/3” 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.
  • Page 42: Operation

    Page 34 Operation Operation This chapter contains information about performing operational procedures. It contains the following sections: • “Progressive Scanning” on page 34 • “Electronic Shutter” on page 38 • “External Sync” on page 39 • “Asynchronous Reset” on page 39 •...
  • Page 43: Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions)

    On-chip micro lenses mean increased sensitivity. 8.2.1 Color Filter Array JAI PULNiX 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.
  • Page 44: Starting Pixel Configuration

    R/G start or G/R start, as well as G/B start and B/G start. Once the correct scanning is configured, the rest of the interpolation will be exactly the same. Please contact JAI PULNiX for further information regarding CCD manufacturers. Example of Color CCD CFA Pattern FIGURE 27.
  • Page 45: Sync And Data

    Page 37 Operation 8.2.4 Sync and Data The individual color data is exactly the same as the pixel data. This means that the timing relationships of the color cameras are also the same as of the B/W cameras. For a detailed timing chart, please refer to each B/W camera’s data sheet and manual. The following diagram is an example of the TMC-1327GE default mode.
  • Page 46: Interpolation Software

    LUT value. Gamma 0.45 is logarithmic and is closed to human perception. When LUT is selected, black-level adjustment must be more accurate than for B/W cameras. For a detailed timing chart, please refer to the standard AccuPiXEL camera data sheet, or contact JAI PULNiX. 8.2.6 Interpolation Software The color interpolation can be performed in the frame grabber or by using the host computer’s CPU.
  • Page 47: External Sync

    Page 39 Operation lines of vertical resolution, as compared to a conventional CCD camera which captures only half the vertical lines per shutter. 8.4 External Sync The TM-1327GE accepts an external synchronization of standard HD and VD on CC3 and CC4 of the Gigabit Ethernet connector for general locking to an external source.
  • Page 48: Internal Direct Shutter Speed Control

    Page 40 Operation 8.5.2 Internal Direct Shutter Speed Control Figure 30. Internal Direct Shutter Speed Control EXT. VINIT INT. VINIT with shutter speed control Discharge Exposure time set by shutter speed Transfer Gate Strobe Analog Video Sync The video signal starts with internal VINIT. When the external VINIT pulse is applied, internal VINIT is latched to HD and the internal VINIT is delayed to set up the shutter speed period.
  • Page 49: Figure 31. No-Delay Shutter

    Page 41 Operation Figure 31. No-Delay Shutter INT. VINIT after trailing edge of EXT. VINIT Discharge Exposure time set by pulse width Transfer Gate Strobe Vsync Analog Video Sync TM-1327GE Hardware...
  • Page 50: Async Direct Shutter

    Page 42 Operation 8.5.4 Async Direct Shutter Async Direct Shutter exposure is determined by a direct shutter value entered from 1 to 1040. The shutter value equals 1.5H (horizontal line time) or 47.6 μsec. for each increment. The Async Direct Shutter exposure timing functions exactly the same as the internal shutter speed control.
  • Page 51: Camera Timing Charts

    Page 43 Operation 8.7 Camera Timing Charts 1. Video Output >> Line Video Timing Digital Video Analog Video >> Field Video Timing Digital Video Analog Video 2. External HD Locking & External VD Reset >> External HD Locking External HD Internal HD >>...
  • Page 52 Page 44 Operation 3. Async Reset >> Async No Shutter External Vinit Discharge Transfer Gate Strobe Analog Video >> Async Direct Shutter & Async Pulse Width Control (Async No-delay Shutter) External Vinit Discharge Transfer Gate Strobe Analog Video TM-1327GE Hardware...
  • Page 53: Video Output

    Page 45 Operation 8.8 Video Output Table 7. Video Output (Horizontal Timing) Horizontal Timing Number of pixels 30fps (μs) 1741 31.65 6.35 1392 25.31 1.11 1.11 4.44 Table 8. Video Output (Vertical Timing) Vertical Timing Full Scan Area User Scan Area (SP:x, TL:y) Number of 30fps 30fps...
  • Page 54: External Hd Locking And External Vd Reset

    Page 46 Operation 8.9 External HD Locking and External VD Reset Table 9. External HD Locking and External VD Reset (Horizontal Timing) Horizontal Timing Number of 30fps pixels (μs) <1 <0.02 2.91 1448 28.75 0.27 Table 10. External HD Locking and External VD Reset (Vertical Timing) Vertical Timing Full Scan Area User Scan Area (SP:x, TL:y)
  • Page 55 Page 47 Operation Table 12. Asynchronous Direct Shutter and Pulse-Width Control Asynchronous Direct Shutter Pulse-Width Control (Pulse (ADS=n) Width=z) (L: lines) 30 fps 30 fps (L: lines) (P: pixels) (μs) (μs) <1L <31.65 <10P <0.18 0.96 0.96 (n+1)L+960P (n+1)*31.65+17.45 z+960P z+17.45 (K-1)*31.65 K-1 to K...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    9.1 Problems and Solutions This section contains 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, contact a JAI PULNiX representative. 9.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.
  • Page 57: Information And Support Resources

    9.2 Information and Support Resources For further information and support: Phone: (408) 383-0300 (800) 445-5444 Fax: (408) 383-0301 E-mail: imaging@jaipulnix.com Mail: JAI PULNiX, Inc. Sales Department 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 ATTN: Video Applications Web Site: www.jaipulnix.com TM-1327GE Hardware...
  • Page 58: Appendix

    Page 50 Appendix 10 Appendix 10.1 Specifications Table 13. TM-1327GE Camera Specifications Table Feature TM-1327GE Imager 2/3” progressive scan interline transfer CCD Active Area 8.98mm x 6.71mm Active Pixels 1392 (H) x 1040 (V) Cell Size 6.45µm x 6.45µm Display Mode 1392 (H) x 1040 (V) @ 30 Hz (Active Pixels) Internal/External auto switch...
  • Page 59: Tm-1327Ge Physical Dimensions

    Page 51 Appendix 10.1.1 TM-1327GE Physical Dimensions Figure 33. Physical Dimensions 4X M3 X 40.8 [1.61] 14.1 [0.56] 6.0 [0.24] Ø37.0 [1.46] 1” - 32 50.8 [2.00] 40.8 [1.61] 25.4 [1.00] 7.0 [0.28] 25.4 [1.00] 17.8 [0.70] 50.8 [2.00] EFFECTIVE IMAGE AREA 84.8 [3.34] 93.5 [3.68]...
  • Page 60: Spectral Response

    Page 52 Appendix 10.1.2 Spectral Response Figure 34. Spectral Response 1000 Wave Length [nm] TM-1327GE Hardware...
  • Page 61 I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s JAI PULNiX, Inc. Tel: 408 383 0300 625 River Oaks Pkwy Tel: 800 445 4444 San Jose, CA 95134 Fax: 408 383 0301 Email: imaging@jaipulnix.com w w w .

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