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- Page 1 User Manual AM-201CL AB-201CL 2MP Digital Progressive Scan Monochrome and Color Camera Document Version: ver.1.0 AMAB-201CL_Ver.1.0_June2011 1027E-1102...
- Page 2 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 3 AM-201CL 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 4 AB-201CL 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. mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15 years.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting example 3 ............... - 20 - 5.4.2.7 Setting example 4 ............... - 20 - 5.4.3 Binning (Command: BNC) (Only for AM-201CL) .......... - 20 - 5.4.4 Bayer output pattern ................ - 21 - Sensor layout and timing ............- 21 - Sensor layout .................. - Page 6 AM-201CL / AB-201CL 6.3.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1..........- 24 - 6.3.1.1 AOI initial setting ............... - 24 - 6.3.1.2 AOI setting ................- 24 - 6.3.2 If the binning control is set to 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 ..........- 25 - 6.3.2.1...
- Page 7 AM-201CL / AB-201CL 10.2. Camera Control Tool interface ..............- 54 - 10.2.1 About Window ................- 54 - 10.2.2 Communication Window ..............- 55 - 10.2.3 Camera Control Window ..............- 57 - External appearance and dimensions ......... - 59 - Specifications ................
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Page 8: Before Using Am-201Cl And Ab-201Cl
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Before using AM-201CL and AB-201CL The CCD sensor used in the AM-201CL and AB-201CL operates with four (4) taps or two(2) taps, and ® a 40MHz pixel clock. However, the video output through the Camera Link interface is 2 taps for monochrome and Bayer color modes, and 1 tap for monochrome , Bayer color modes and RGB color output. -
Page 9: General
Both cameras also have Pre-dump and PIV modes. The AM-201CL has H and V binning modes and both the AM-201CL and AB-201CL have an AOI (Area Of Interest) mode for achieving a faster frame rate with a reduced field of view. -
Page 10: Camera Nomenclature
Bayer) or 32 frames/second for 1 tap output (monochrome, Bayer and AB-201CL RGB output (in-camera interpolation)) Various readout modes, horizontal and vertical binning (AM-201CL only) and AOI (Area Of Interest) modes for faster frame rate -3dB to +24dB gain control for AM-201CL and 0dB to +24dB for AB-201CL ... -
Page 11: Locations And Functions
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Locations and functions Locations and functions ③ ④ ⑤ POW ER/ TRIG POW ER/ TRIG D C IN / TRIG D C IN / TRIG D IGITAL I / O D IGITAL I / O ⑤ ①... -
Page 12: Rear Panel
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Rear panel The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: Amber: Power connected - initiating POW ER/ TRIG POW ER/ TRIG Steady green: Camera is operating in Continuous mode DC IN / TRIG DC IN / TRIG Flashing green: The camera is receiving external triggering ... -
Page 13: Input And Output
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 5. Input and output Connectors and pin assignment 5.1.1 Hirose 12Pin connector 5.1.1.1 Figure Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01 (Hirose) male. Use the part number HR10A-10P-12S for the cable side Fig.3 Hirose 12-pin connector 5.1.1.2 Pin assignment Pin no. Signal... -
Page 14: Pin Assignment
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 5.1.2.2 Pin assignment Pin No In/Out Name Note 1,14 Shield 2(-),15(+) TxOUT0 3(-),16(+) TxOUT1 Data out 4(-),17(+) TxOUT2 5(-),18(+) TxClk Clock for CL 6(-),19(+) TxOUT3 Data out 7(+),20(-) SerTC (RxD) LVDS Serial Control 8(-),21(+) SerTFG (TxD) 9(-),22(+) -
Page 15: Camera Link Interface
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Camera Link interface 2-tap 1-tap Port/Signal Pin No. 8bit 10bit 12bit 8bit 10bit 12bit RGB 8-bit Port A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 Port A1 TAP A1 TAP A1 TAP A1... -
Page 16: Trigger Input
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Fig. 7 Iris video output signal 5.3.2 Trigger input An external trigger input can be applied to pin#10 of ＋５V ● ● the 12-pin Hirose connector (when the command TI=1 has been set). The input is AC coupled. To allow long... -
Page 17: Output
5.4.1.2 Camera link output (2 tap output) The AM-201CL and AB-201CL have a 4-tap readout from the CCD. The 4-tap output is combined horizontally to output 2 taps through the Camera Link interface. The command SDT (Sensor Digitization Taps) can select “0” for 2 taps and “1” for 1 tap. -
Page 18: Camera Link Output (1 Tap Output)
AOI setting Note for AOI setting In the AM-201CL and AB-201CL, the frame rate setting has priority. If AOI is used, the frame rate setting should use fewer lines that that of AOI height. For AOI setting, if the upper TAP and lower TAP have the same duration, the fastest frame rate can be achieved. -
Page 19: Frame Rate Calculation If Aoi Is Set
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 5.4.2.1 Frame rate calculation if AOI is set The calculation method for the frame rate in AOI mode depends on the setting conditions of offset, height, bit allocation and binning control. It also depends on the position of the readout such as the upper TAP, lower TAP and covering both TAPs. -
Page 20: Binning On
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 5.4.2.2b Binning ON If the bit allocation is set to 8-,10- or 12-bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2 Note: In this case, offset Y and height should use only even numbers. 1) For a centered readout which covers both the upper and lower TAPS Use the following two formulas to calculate frame lines (A) and frame lines (B). -
Page 21: Setting Example 1
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 5.4.2.4 Setting example 1 2 tap output, the binning control is OFF or 2x1 Frame Frame Partial Offset Height Line Frequency Full 1080 64.24 64.24 101.72 64.24 101.43 101.72 142.73 101.72 101.72 142.73 142.73 179.69 142.73 143.31 179.69... -
Page 22: Setting Example 3
105.93 5.4.3 Binning (Command: BNC) (Only for AM-201CL) This function is available only for AM-201CL. In binning mode, adjacent pixels in the horizontal direction and/or vertical direction are combined and output as one pixel. The possible combinations are shown below. -
Page 23: Bayer Output Pattern
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 5.4.4 Bayer output pattern The AB-201CL starts with GRG on odd lines and BGB on even lines as shown below. If AOI is used, Offset Y can be set every 2 lines and therefore, it always starts with a GRG sequence. -
Page 24: Aoi Setting
AM-201CL / AB-201CL LVAL FVAL DVAL 540L DATA Valid Data CCD Exposure XEEN Frame rate: 551L, 64.2fps Fig.18 Vertical timing (2 tap output, Binning OFF, AOI default) 6.2.1.2 AOI setting LVAL FVAL DVAL Valid data DATA Expsoure XEEN Fig.19... -
Page 25: If The Binning Control Is Bnc=1(1X2) Or Bnc=3(2X2)
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 6.2.2 If the binning control is BNC=1(1x2) or BNC=3(2x2) 6.2.2.1 AOI initial setting (Offset=0, Height=1080) Frame rate： 281L 115.36fps Fig.20 Vertical timing (2 tap output, Binning ON, AOI initial) 6.2.2.2 AOI setting LVAL FVAL DVAL Valid data... -
Page 26: Vertical Timing
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 6.3. Vertical timing (1 tap output) Bit allocation : 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit Bit allocation : RGB (AB-201CL only) 6.3.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1 6.3.1.1 AOI initial setting LVAL FVAL 1080L DVAL Valid Data... -
Page 27: If The Binning Control Is Set To 1=1X2 Or 3=2X2
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 6.3.2 If the binning control is set to 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 Bit allocation : 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit 6.3.2.1 AOI initial set (Offset Y=0, Height=1080) LVAL FVAL 540L DVAL Valid Data DATA CCD Exposure XEEN Frame rate: 559L, 58.0fps Fig.24... -
Page 28: Horizontal Timing
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 6.4. Horizontal timing 6.4.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1 1LVAL 2260clk = 28.25μs 1clk=12.5ns (via Camera Link) (Exposure start line 1LVA 2462clk=30.775μs) Fig.26 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning OFF) 6.4.2 If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 1LVAL 2464clk = 30.8μs... -
Page 29: Lval-Low Level Period
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 6.4.4 LVAL-LOW level period 1. When waiting for a trigger signal or at the exposure start line, LVAL-LOW period varies as shown in the following table. Binning Control LVAL-LOW period LVAL cycle Exposure Ordinary Ordinary Exposure start... -
Page 30: Operating Modes
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Operating modes The following controls are related to capturing the image. 7.1. Acquisition control (Change the frame rate) With Exposure Mode set to OFF, the frame rate can be set longer than 1 frame (the normal period needed to capture all pixels). By doing this, the sensitivity of the image can be increased. -
Page 31: Mode
（HxV） 2 x 2 Note: The AM-201CL and AB-201CL are designed so that frame rate has priority over exposure time. Accordingly, if the exposure time is set at a longer accumulation time than 1 frame (15.56ms), the frame rate should be set at a longer time than the exposure time. -
Page 32: Trigger Overlap (Command: To)
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 7.3.3 Trigger Overlap (Command: TO) This function sets if a trigger pulse can be accepted while data is being read out or not. TO=0 OFF ： The trigger pulse is not accepted during CCD readout. This works the same as the LVAL asynchronous mode. -
Page 33: Normal Continuous Operation
Exposure time auto min: ASCEI= 10 ～ 1048575 (μs unit) Note: The AM-201CL and AB-201CL are designed to give priority to the frame rate rather than the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at a longer time than 15.56ms (1 frame time), the frame rate must be set at a longer time than the... -
Page 34: Timed Mode (So-Called Eps Operation)
TI=0 (Camera Link, default) or 1 (Hirose 12-pin) Trigger Activation: TA=0 (Rising edge), 1=（Falling edge） Note：The AM-201CL and AB-201CL prioritize the frame rate over the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at longer than 15.56ms (1 frame period), the frame rate must be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time. -
Page 35: If The Overlap Setting Is "Off
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 7.6.1 If the overlap setting is “OFF” Binning mode Off, 2 x 1 5.24μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min.) 6.5L to 7.5L 1 x 2, 2 x 2 7.96μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min.) 6.5L to 7.5L Fig.31 Non Overlap 7.6.2... -
Page 36: Trigger Width Mode (So-Called Pwc)
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 7.7. Trigger width mode (so-called PWC) In this mode, the exposure time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Accordingly, longer exposure times are supported. Additional settings determine if the trigger pulse can be accepted during the exposure period. -
Page 37: If The Overlap Setting Is "Readout
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 7.7.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout” Binning mode OFF, 2x1 5.24μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min.) 65.4μs ± 0.05μs 1x2, 2x2 7.96μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min.) 68.0μs ± 0.05μs Fig.34 Readout - 35 -... -
Page 38: Pre-Dump Mode (So-Called Rct)
Auto mode: ASC=1 (Continuous) Pre-dump: TD=1（Dump ON) Note：The AM-201CL and AB-201CL gives priority to the frame rate over the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at longer than 16.64ms (1 frame period), the frame rate must be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time. -
Page 39: Piv (Particle Image Velocimetry)
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 7.9. PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) The Particle Image Velocimetry mode can be used in applications where 2 images should be taken with a very short time interval. It can only be used with strobe flash as illumination. The first accumulation time is 10sec to 15.56ms (in the case of 2 tap and Binning OFF). -
Page 40: Operation And Function Matrix
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 7.10. Operation and function matrix Operation Exposure Auto Iris Exposure Binning Overlap Note mode auto output control Continuous ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Timed (EPS) ○ × ○ ○ × ○ Trigger × ○ ○ × ○... -
Page 41: Other Functions
Variable range : -256 to 255 LSB (at 10-bit output) Gain control (Relative commands GA,GJUT1,2,3) The AM-201CL can adjust the gain level from -3dB to +24dB using 0dB as the reference (Factory default). In the AB-201CL, the master gain can be adjusted from 0dB to +24dB and R and B gains can be adjusted in the range of -7dB to + 10dB using the master gain as the reference. -
Page 42: Exposure Auto (Related Commands : Asc=1(On), Ascs, Ascea, Ascei)
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Tap B Tap A To Camera Link I/F TapD TapC Note: If 1 tap output is used, the following readout is applied. Tap B Tap A To Camera Link I/F Fig.38 Tap control 8.4. Exposure auto (Related Commands : ASC=1(ON), ASCS, ASCEA, ASCEI) The exposure can be automatically controlled by setting the command ASC to ON. -
Page 43: Blemish Compensation
The number of pixels that can be compensated is up to 64 pixels per tap, for a total of 256 pixels. The built-in compensation circuit for the AM-201CL and AB-201CL uses compensation data collected in the factory and can be turned ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF. -
Page 44: Gamma (Command: Gams)
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 8.8. Gamma (Command: GAMS) This command is used for the fine tuning of the set gamma characteristics if the gamma is set to 0.45 or 0.6. The parameter of GAMS is 0 to 31 and the default is 16. -
Page 45: Bayer Color Interpolation (Command : Bcic) (Only For Ab-201Cl)
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 8.10. Bayer color interpolation (Command : BCIC) (Only for AB-201CL) This function is available only for AB-201CL. The AB-201CL uses a CCD with an RGB Bayer pattern. If the Bayer color interpolation is not used, the following RAW data can be output. -
Page 46: Temperature Sensor (Command : Tmpo)
The measuring range : -55 to +125ºC Resolution : 0.0625 ºC The following table shows examples of values which can be read out by the TMPO command. The display resolution in the JAI camera control tool is 1 ºC. - 44 -... -
Page 47: Configuring The Camera
RS-232C control All configuration of the AM-201CL and AB-201CL cameras are done via Camera Link. The camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software, or using JAI´s camera control software. Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol. -
Page 48: Save And Load Functions
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 9.3. Save and load functions The following commands are for storing and loading camera settings in the camera EEPROM. Load settings. LD. This command will load previously stored settings to the camera. 3 user settings can be stored in the camera EEPROM. - Page 49 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name 2=2x1 3=2x2 BA=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0=8bit, 1=10bit , 2=12bit, PixelFormat BA?<CR><LF> 3=RGB Sensor SDT=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0=Two, 1=One Digitization Taps SDT?<CR><LF> C – Test image selector 0=OFF 1=Color bar (AB-xxx) / Test Image TPN=[Param.]<CR><LF> Black-White (AM-xxx) selector TPN?<CR><LF>...
- Page 50 ASCEI?<CR><LF> TD=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0= Dump off 7 Pre Dump TD? <CR><LF> 1=Dump on G – Analog control GA=[Param.]<CR><LF> -84 to 672 (AM-201CL) for AFE 1L, 1R, 2L, 1 GainAnalog All GA?<CR><LF> 0 to 672 (AB-201CL) -2393～3379 FineGain Digital FGA=[Param.]<CR><LF> for AFE 1L, 1R, 2L, (Data+8192)/ 8192 FGA?<CR><LF>...
- Page 51 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name 0=off LUTC=[Param.]<CR><LF> 1 LUT selector 1=Gamma LUTC?<CR><LF> 2=LUT GAMS=[Param.]<CR><LF Gamma ( Only Gamma) > 0 to 16 Selector GAMS?<CR><LF> transfer by a serial method. After sending LUT data LUTR=[Param.]<CR><LF> The number of the data is...
- Page 52 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name Tap2 PGB2?<CR><LF> (Data+8192)/ 8192 Pixel Gain for Tap2 ±1dB -891～1000 Pixel Gain RED PGR3=[Param.]<CR><LF> (Only AB-201CL) (Data+8192)/ 8192 Tap3 PGR3?<CR><LF> Pixel Gain for Tap3 ±1dB -891～1000 Pixel Gain Blue PGB3=[Param.]<CR><LF> (Only AB-201CL)
- Page 53 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name BayerPixel -512 to 511 BLR3=[Param.]<CR><LF> Tap3 Black Fine For FineBlack for BLR3?<CR><LF> User tap 2L-R BayerPixel -512 to 511 BLB3=[Param.]<CR><LF> Tap3 Black Fine For FineBlack for BLB3?<CR><LF> User tap 2L-B BayerPixel -512 to 511 BLR4=[Param.]<CR><LF>...
- Page 54 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name 9=High Left; M – Flat field correction Flat Field SDM=[Param.]<CR><LF> Correction 0=Off, 1=Factory, 2=User SDM?<CR><LF> Control 2 Recalibrate FFC RS=[Param1]<CR><LF> 0 Only Save User Area 0=Complete. 1=Too Bright. 2=Too dark. Request the 3=Timeout Error.
- Page 55 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name PE3=[Param.]<CR><LF> Available when 10μs ～ 2000000μs 8 Exposure time 3 PE3?<CR><LF> EXSQ=1 PE4=[Param.]<CR><LF> Available when 10μs ～ 2000000μs 9 Exposure time 4 PE4?<CR><LF> EXSQ=1 PE5=[Param.]<CR><LF> Available when 10μs ～ 2000000μs 10 Exposure time 5 PE5?<CR><LF>...
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Page 56: Camera Control Tool
3. It is possible to work with the Camera Control Tool when the camera is online and when the camera is offline. 4. The newer JAI cameras always start up with the last used user area (but for some old models it will start up with the last saved user area.) 5. -
Page 57: Communication Window
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 10.2.2 Communication Window The Communication Window is used to connect the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera. Depending on the camera there are 2 possible ways to communicate with a JAI camera. RS-232C Select the communication port, where the serial cable is connected from the list box in the „Communication Port‟... - Page 58 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Off/On-line Mode The Camera Control Tool Application can run offline (without a camera attached) and all functions are fully functional in offline mode. Offline mode is indicated in the Communication Window, where a status field with graphic and text indicates the on/offline status.
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Page 59: Camera Control Window
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 10.2.3 Camera Control Window 10.2.3.1 Exposure Control 10.2.3.2 Gain Control - 57 -... - Page 60 AM-201CL / AB-201CL 10.2.3.3 Blemish Control When “Open LUT table” is clicked, the left side window will open, for example for blue channel. - 58 -...
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Page 61: External Appearance And Dimensions
AM-201CL / AB-201CL External appearance and dimensions ( 2. 44) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 C M ount ( 0. 83) ( 1. 77) ( depth0. 18) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 ( depth0. 18) ( 1. 42) ( 1. 77) ( 0. 12) (0.28) -
Page 62: Specifications
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Specifications 12.1 Spectral response Fig. 48 Spectral response (AM-201CL) Fig.49 Spectral response (AB-201CL) - 60 -... -
Page 63: Specifications Table
AM-201CL / AB-201CL 12.2 Specifications table Specifications AM-201CL AB-201CL Scanning system Progressive scan, 4 taps Synchronizing system Internal Image sensor 2/3 inch Monochrome interline CCD 2/3 inch Bayer color interline CCD Sensing area 10.56 (h) x 5.94 (v) mm 12.1 mm diagonal 5.5 (h) x 5.5 (v) m... - Page 64 AM-201CL / AB-201CL Acquisition frame rate Frame rate can be varied from 64.2Hz to 0.5Hz Timed 10μs to2s(if frame line number is changed), 1μs step Exposure Control Trigger width 10μs to 2 sec. (Trigger) Pre-dump Source Line 0=Camera Link CC1 or Line1=Hirose 12P 10pin...
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Page 65: Appendix
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Appendix 1. Precautions Personnel not trained in dealing with similar electronic devices should not service this camera. The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The handling of these devices should follow the requirements of electrostatic sensitive components. -
Page 66: Caution When Mounting The Camera
5. Exportation When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country. 6. References 1. This manual can and datasheet for AM-201CL / AB-201CL can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com... -
Page 67: Manual Change History
AM-201CL / AB-201CL Manual change history Date Revision Changes June 2011 Ver.1.0 New release - 65 -... -
Page 68: User's Record
Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. JAI A-S cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to products and documentation without prior notification.
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