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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. C...
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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.
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 29.
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 3 Software Introduction A driver installation tool dialog box displays. Read the message about canceling found new devices and then click “OK”. Figure 1. Scanning for Drivers The Driver Installation Tool dialog box appears with a listing of all NIC cards on the system. Right click on the net driver desired for the camera.
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 5 Software Introduction Select the appropriate camera from the list, similar to the window shown in Figure 5 and click OK. Figure 5. 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 6 Connectors Connectors The camera has two sockets, as shown in Figure 6 below: • 12-pin Hirose for power, trigger, RS-232 communication and TTL I/O. • RJ-45 for Gigabit Ethernet. Figure 6. 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.
PC, you must use a cross-over cable. Refer to the Cam2Net User's Manual for details. Figure 8. 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera Figure 12. Advanced Configuration - Port Communication 3.4.2 Exposure Control In Exposure Control, under the GigE Camera software tab, shown in Figure 13, you can specify the shutter mode and set the shutter speed and direct shutter values. Figure 13.
Page 13 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera Mode Use the pull-down menu shown in Figure 14. to select from Manual or Async mode. Figure 14. Mode Control Pull-down Shutter Speed The shutter speed setting, shown in Figure 15, allows you to select the specific shutter speed for Manual shutter and Async shutter.
Page 14 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera 3.4.4 Gain Settings The Gain Settings control box, shown in Figure 17, 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 17.
To reset memory page 1 to the factory default settings, load memory page 0 and save those settings to memory page 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. TM-1327GE Software...
Page 16 Configuring the TM-1327GE Camera Note: Configurations such as grabber settings, pulse generator, GPIO, and image setting must be saved into the XML file. Refer to Section 3.4.1, “Check the Current Camera Setting,” on page 11 for more information. 3.4.8 Free-Running Mode The camera must be in “Manual Shutter”...
Page 17 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 11 on page 10. Start the live video by clicking Start in the Acquisition tab of the Camera Interface Application dialog box.
Page 18 Signal Handling Signal Handling This section describes the signal handling of the GE cameras in the following section: • “Camera Inputs” on page 18 • “GPIO Control Block” on page 19 • “GPIO Label Tables” on page 21 •...
Page 19 Signal Handling 4.2 GPIO Control Block Figure 22 below shows the GPIO Control Block signals for the GE Cameras. Figure 22. 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 21 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.
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Page 22 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 23 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 24 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>...
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Page 25 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...
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Page 26 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”=<--...
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Page 27 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...
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Page 28 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands TM-1327GE Software...
“Features” on page 30 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 30 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 31 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...
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.
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.
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 35 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 36 Installation Figure 27. Back-Focus Set-Screw Locations Loosen the three 2mm screws around the perimeter of the C-mount lens collar (two 2mm screws for a CS-mount) to adjust the back focus. Unless you absolutely must, do not attempt to adjust this focus.
Page 37 Operation Operation This chapter contains information about performing operational procedures. It contains the following sections: • “Progressive Scanning” on page 37 • “Electronic Shutter” on page 41 • “External Sync” on page 42 • “Asynchronous Reset” on page 42 •...
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.
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.
Page 40 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.
3 x 3 interpolation, 2 x 2 interpolation, color matrix, white balance capability, etc. All AccuPiXEL color cameras are carefully designed for maximum color performance. JAI PULNiX strongly suggests that you use digital output for the best performance.
Page 42 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 43 Operation 8.5.2 Internal Direct Shutter Speed Control Figure 31. 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 44 Operation Figure 32. No-Delay Shutter INT. VINIT after trailing edge of EXT. VINIT Discharge Exposure time set by pulse width Transfer Gate Strobe Analog Video Sync Vsync TM-1327GE Hardware...
Page 45 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 46 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 >>...
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Page 47 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 48 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 49 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)
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Page 50 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...
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.
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...
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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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