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AD-131GE
Digital 2CCD Progressive Scan
HDR / High Frame Rate Camera
Document Version: 1.0
AD-131GE_Ver.1.0_July2012
1036E-1201

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  • Page 1 User's Manual AD-131GE Digital 2CCD Progressive Scan HDR / High Frame Rate Camera Document Version: 1.0 AD-131GE_Ver.1.0_July2012 1036E-1201...
  • 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 AD-131GE 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: Table Of Contents

    Pulse generators (20 bit x 4) .............22 7.5.3 GPIO interface in GenICam standard ............23 7.5.4 Change polarity ................23 7.5.5 Restrictions to the use of TTL In I/F in the AD-131GE ........24 7.5.6 Caution when the software trigger is used ..........25 7.6. GPIO programming examples ..............27 7.6.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter ..............27...
  • Page 5 8.1. Sensor layout ...................29 8.2. Partial scan (JAI Partial Scan ON) ............30 8.3. Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) ............31 8.3.1 AD-131GE Pixel Format / Pixel Type ............31 8.3.1.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit) .............31 8.3.1.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit) ............31 8.3.1.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED (10 bit) ..........31 8.3.1.4...
  • Page 6 High frame rate mode (Double speed) ..........49 10.5.2 High dynamic range mode ...............50 10.5.3 High S/N mode ................51 10.5.4 Setting matrix for Sync mode and Exposure Mode(JAI) ......52 10.6. Trigger operation mode ..............52 10.6.1 The exposure timing when the trigger pulse is input........53 10.6.1.1 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async accumulation ........53...
  • Page 7 AD-131GE 13.2. Specification Table ................86 Appendix ....................88 Precautions ..................88 Typical Sensor Characteristics ..............88 Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ..........88 Caution when mounting the camera ............89 Exportation ..................89 References ..................89 Change History .....................90 User's Record ....................91...

  • Page 8: Vision Camera Operation Manuals

    JAI SDK Getting Started Guide Describes the network interface User’s manual is available at www.jai.com JAI SDK & Control Tool User Guide and JAI SDK Getting Started Guide are provided with the JAI SDK which is available at www.jai.com. Introduction GigE Vision is the new standard interface using Gigabit Ethernet for machine vision applications and it was mainly set up by AIA (Automated Imaging Association) members.

  • Page 9: Camera Operation

    1. General This manual covers the digital 2-CCD progressive scan camera AD-131GE. The AD-131GE is a GigE Vision compliant camera, belonging to the JAI C3 Advanced family. The AD-131GE employs two 1.3 megapixel Monochrome CCDs utilizing prism optics in order to achieve advanced functions such as High S/N mode which improves the signal-to-noise ratio by 3dB;...

  • Page 10: Main Features

    LVAL synchronous/asynchronous operation (auto-detect)  Auto-iris lens video output for lens control  Programmable GPIO with opto-isolated inputs and outputs  Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 bit ―x86‖ and 64 bit ―x64‖ JAI SDK Ver. 1.2.1 and after )

  • Page 11: Locations And Functions

    : M3, max length 5mm (Note*3)  1) : AD-131GE uses prism optics. For optimal performance, C-mount lenses should be designed for interfacing to a 3CCD camera. Rear protrusion of the C-mount lens must be less than 4mm to avoid damage to the prism.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Indicator

    AD-131GE 4.2. Rear Panel Indicator The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: D C IN /T R IG Amber : Power connected – initiating G P IO  P O W E R /T R IG Steady green : Camera is operating in Continuous mode ...

  • Page 13: Pin Configuration & Dip Switch

    AD-131GE Pin configuration & DIP switch 5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video) Type: HR10A-10R-12PB (Hirose) male. Pin no. Signal Remarks (Seen from the rear of camera) +12 V DC input Opt IN 2 (-) / GND (*1) Opt IN 2 (+)/Iris Video out (*1)

  • Page 14: Dip Switches

    AD-131GE 5.4. DIP switches SW700 for lens iris SW800 for 75 ohms termination SW100 for selecting TTL output 5.4.1 SW800 Trigger input 75 ohms termination Trigger input can be terminated with 75 ohms if DIP switch SW600 is selected as described below.

  • Page 15: System Configuration

    It should be noted that the hub being used should comply with Gigabit Ethernet. When JAI SDK control tool is started, AD-131GE is recognized as two cameras. #0 represents the Bayer color imager #0 and #1 represents the Bayer color imager #1.

  • Page 16: Sync Mode

    AD-131GE 6.3. Sync Mode AD-131GE has two sensors inside and these two sensors can be synchronized or operated independently. This mode selection is activated by ―Sync mode feature‖. Factory default setting is ―Async‖. Sync Video out Trigger in Read out...

  • Page 17: Inputs And Outputs Interface

    AD-131GE Inputs and outputs interface 7.1. Overview All input and output signals pass through the GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output) module. The GPIO module consists of a Look-Up Table (LUT – Cross-Point Switch), 2 Pulse Generators and a 12-bit counter. In the LUT, the relationship between inputs, counters and outputs is governed by internal register set-up.

  • Page 18: 12-Bit Counter

    1 through 4096, allowing a wide range of clock frequencies to be programmed. Setting value 0 is bypass, setting value 1 is 1/2 dividing, and setting value 4095 is 1/4096 dividing. As the pixel clocks for the AD-131GE are 51.324 MHz, the output frequency is varied from 51.324 MHz to 12.53 KHz.

  • Page 19: Recommended External Output Circuit Diagram For Customer

    AD-131GE 7.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer +3.3V Fig.12 External Output Circuit, OPT OUT 1 and 2 7.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications The relation of the input signal and the output signal through the optical interface is as follows.

  • Page 20: Input And Output Circuits

    Fig.15 Iris Video output 7.3.1.2 Iris video output select As the factory default setting, the signal from AD-131GE #0 is used for iris control. The setting can be changed in the following screen. This screen is effective if AD-131GE #0 is selected.

  • Page 21: Trigger Input

    AD-131GE 7.3.2 Trigger input HIROSE 6P An external trigger input can be applied to #3 & #5 pin 3 and 5 of 6-pin Hirose connector. ● ● １K2 0.1μ The input is AC coupled. To allow long pulses the input circuit is designed as a flip-flop ●...

  • Page 22: Gpio Inputs And Outputs Table

    AD-131GE 7.4. GPIO Inputs and outputs table Trigger Line Pulse Generator Selector Selector Selector Selector （Cross Point Switch Output） Source Signal (Cross Point Switch Input) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Not Connected / Off ○...

  • Page 23: Configuring The Gpio Module

    AD-131GE 7.5. Configuring the GPIO module 7.5.1 Input /Output Signal Selector GPIO is used to determine which signal is assigned which terminal. For the details, please refer to Register Map, Digital I/O, Acquisition and Trigger Control and Pulse Generator. Line Selector Line Source 7.5.2...

  • Page 24: Gpio Interface In Genicam Standard

    Length = 102 =0: Continuously repeated Fig.19 Pulse generator setting example The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting Pulse Generators. 7.5.3 GPIO interface in GenICam standard Outputs from Cross Point Switch are displayed in 3 sectors in GenICam standard.

  • Page 25: Restrictions To The Use Of Ttl In I/F In The Ad-131Ge

    7.5.5 Restrictions to the use of TTL In I/F in the AD-131GE If the polarity of TTL I/F in the AD-131GE is changed, the initialization is executed in the camera. If the source for the same selector item of Camera #0 and Camera #1 is assigned TTL In1 and TTL In2 respectively, the initialization is executed without any problem.

  • Page 26: Caution When The Software Trigger Is Used

    7.5.6 Caution when the software trigger is used The AD-131GE has the following restriction when using the software trigger. 1) The input port of GPIO, Camera 0 and Camera 1 have software trigger 0 to 3, respectively. However, the output port of GPIO has only one software trigger 0 to 3.
  • Page 27 Software Trigger setting restriction 2) Action Command In the action command of AD-131GE, Software 2 and 3 are used as action commands and sent to the selected source. If the source is set to Action 1, for instance, it is changed to Software trigger 2 in the camera control tool.

  • Page 28: Gpio Programming Examples

    Example: 10µs unit pulse width exposure control (PWC). Pixel clock is 51.324MHz. 513 clocks (613-100) equal 10µs. Feature Value c)Acquisition and Trigger Trigger Mode Trigger controls selector JAI Acquisition and JAI Exposure Pulse width control Trigger Control Mode Pulse Generators Pulse Pulse Generator 0 Selector Line 5 =OPT IN 1...

  • Page 29: Internal Trigger Generator

    AD-131GE 7.6.2 Internal Trigger Generator Example: Create a trigger signal of 5ms and trigger the camera. Feature Value c)Acquisition and Trigger Trigger Mode Trigger controls selector Pulse Generators Pulse Pulse Generator 0 Selector Generator selector Clock Choice 1 = Pixel Clock (51MHz)

  • Page 30: Video Signal Output

    “2‖ “2” Width Height Width Height Width Height Width Height Width Height Mono8 Mono 10,Mono 12 1296 1312 1312 1296 1312 Mono10_PACKED Mono12_PACKED Note: In the AD-131GE, the combination of Binning Vertical=“2”(V-Binning On) and JAI Partial Scan=“True” is not available.

  • Page 31: Partial Scan (Jai Partial Scan On)

    Fast-dump period Full scan Partial Scan The partial scan mode for AD-131GE is variable. The first line and the height to be read out can be set. The variable scan readout is connected with the ROI settings. 1. If ROI is set, these settings are applied to the partial scan settings.

  • Page 32: Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation)

    UDP transport layer protocol. It allows an application to receive image data, image information and other information from a device. As for the color sensor in the AD-131GE, the following pixel types supported by GVSP are available.

  • Page 33: Gvsp_Pix_Mono12 (12 Bit)

    AD-131GE 8.3.1.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 (12 bit) 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 8.3.1.5...

  • Page 34: Vertical Timing

    The vertical timing for Continuous mode and full frame scan are shown below. This is common for both Bayer color imagers. If JAI Partial Scan is set to False, 1L = 1660 clock (32.344μs) 1L : 1 LVAL period OB: optical black...

  • Page 35: Partial Scan Vertical Timing

    The following chart shows the vertical timing of partial scanning in the continuous mode. The horizontal timing for partial scan is the same as full scan. This is common for Channel 1 and Channel 2 If JAI Partial Scan = True, 1L : 1LVAL period OB: Optical Black 1L = 1660 clock (32.344μs)

  • Page 36: Binning Scan Vertical Timing

    AD-131GE Calculation example Reference JAI Partial Scan Height Offset Y Total Line Full Line False 31.484 Full Line True 31.613 Center 2/3 Partial True 42.941 Center 1/2 Partial True 52.403 Center 1/4 Partial True 77.682 Center 1/8Partial True 102.380 Center 8 Line True 145.84...

  • Page 37: Network Configuration

    Guide” supplied with the JAI SDK. 9.1. GigE Vision Standard Interface The AD-131GE is designed in accordance with the GigE Vision standard. Digital images are transmitted over Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables. All camera functions are also controlled via the GigE Vision interface.

  • Page 38: Hub

    9.3. Recommended Network Configurations Although the AD-131GE conforms to Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) not all combinations of network interface cards (NICs) and switches/routers are suitable for use with the GigE Vision compliant camera. JAI will endeavor to continuously verify these combinations, in order to give users the widest choice of GigE components for their system design.

  • Page 39: Video Data Rate (Network Bandwidth)

    The packet size is set to 1476 as the factory default. Packet size can be modified in the GigE Vision Transport Layer Control section of the camera control tool (see below). For AD-131GE, users may enter any value for the packet size and the value will be internally adjusted to an appropriate, legal value that complies with the GenICam standard.

  • Page 40: Simplified Calculation (Approximate Value)

    (depending on the pixel format) x frame rate / 1,000,000 (convert to mega bit) In the case of the AD-131GE with the full image and Mono 8bit pixel format; The data transfer rate = 1296 x 966 x 8 x 31.484 / 1000000 = 315 Mbit/s 9.3.4...

  • Page 41: Gige Camera Connecting Examples

    AD-131GE 9.4. GigE camera connecting examples 9.4.1 Using a switching hub for 1 port  All cameras and NIC belong to the same subnet  The accumulated transfer rate for all cameras should be within 800Mbps  The packet size and the packet delay should be set appropriately in order for the data not to overflow in the switching hub.

  • Page 42: The Data Transfer For Multiple Cameras

    AD-131GE 9.4.3 The data transfer for multiple cameras 9.4.3.1 If delayed readout is not used in continuous mode  The packet delay should be set larger. The data traffic is controlled by the buffer of the hub. It is necessary to check the buffer value of the unit.

  • Page 43: If Delayed Readout Is Used

    AD-131GE 9.4.3.3 If delayed readout is used  The packet delay should be set smaller, and the packet delay trigger controls the data traffic. If the camera has a pulse generator, it can control the data traffic.

  • Page 44: Functions (Conforming To Genicam Sfnc 1.3)

    10. Functions (Conforming to GenICam SFNC 1.3)  This section describes naming of GenICam SFNC ver.1.3. AD-131GE uses the feature names specified in GenICam SFNC ver.1.3 but some functions are not implemented. AD-131GE also provides feature names used in previous JAI cameras. 10.1.

  • Page 45: Acquisition Mode

    Status The following sections provide the details for each command set. 10.1.2 Acquisition mode The AD-131GE has three settings for capturing images.  Single frame AcquisitionStart command outputs one frame. Then the acquisition is stopped.  Continuous AcquisitionStart command outputs frames until AcquisitionEnd is initiated.

  • Page 46: Continuous Mode

    10.1.2.2 Continuous mode In this mode, when the AcquisitionStart command is set, the image is continuously output at the current frame rate. This is the default setting for the AD-131GE. 1) AcquisitionStart command is input 2) AcquisitionTriggerWait becomes effective 3) AcquisitionActive becomes “TRUE”...

  • Page 47: Trigger Control

    AD-131GE 10.2. Trigger Control 10.2.1 Trigger Selector (Trigger Mode) This is the function to set the trigger operation. This will set how to control the output and the exposure. Frame Start Trigger Set the frame start externally Transfer Start Stream Set the stream start externally 10.2.1.1...

  • Page 48: Trigger Software

    AD-131GE  FrameStart trigger： Set whether the start of the frame is to be controlled externally or not. TriggerMode On： While AcquisitionActive is effective and ExposureMode is set at Timed or TriggerWidth, start exposure using the signal selected by FrameStart trigger.

  • Page 49: Exposure Time

    10.3.3 Exposure Auto This is auto exposure control function and is effective only in the “Timed”mode. The reference video level is controlled by JAI AGC Reference. ExposureAuto includes OFF, Once and Continuous modes. The following detailed settings are aslo possible.

  • Page 50: Actiondevicekey

    Set the key (value) to operate Action 1. Operation Mode 10.5. The AD-131GE has three operation modes which utilize two color sensors and achieve high performance. They are High Frame Rate, High Dynamic Range and High S/N. These are selected in Sync mode.

  • Page 51: High Dynamic Range Mode

    AD-131GE 10.5.2 High dynamic range mode In this mode, high dynamic range can be achieved by setting a different exposure time for each sensor. To use this mode, set the sync mode to ―High dynamic range 1, 2, or 3‖.

  • Page 52: High S/N Mode

    AD-131GE  High dynamic range 3 In this mode, the ratio of camera 0 video signal is smaller than that of camera 1. Camera 0 100% Composed video 100% Camera 1 Incoming light Camera 1 Camera 0 100% Incoming light Incoming light Fig.37 Composition of two images...

  • Page 53: Setting Matrix For Sync Mode And Exposure Mode(Jai)

    × 1,2,3,4 10.6. Trigger operation mode The AD-131GE has various settings which determine the exposure timing when the trigger pulse is applied. A total of 9 operation modes and one additional sub-function can be selected. Trigger mode Continuous mode Trigger mode...

  • Page 54: The Exposure Timing When The Trigger Pulse Is Input

    10.6.1.1 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async accumulation This function replaces the manual setting found in older JAI cameras. Whether accumulation is synchronous or asynchronous in relationship to LVAL depends on the timing of the trigger input. When a trigger is received while FVAL is high (during readout), the camera works in LVAL-synchronous mode, preventing reset feed-through in the video signal.

  • Page 55: Continuous Mode

    ：Exposure time/Exposure time(us)/ Exposure time(Raw) Other functions Input: External Trigger Trigger Source This function can be set by selecting Edge pre-select in Exposure mode of JAI Acquisition Control. However, Acquisition Mode, Sync Mode, Exposure Time, and so on should be set.
  • Page 56 Frame interval in continuous operation (L)+ 6L 1) LVAL SYNC/ASYNC can be selected automatically. 2) Frame interval of full frame in continuous operation is 982L and if JAI partial scan is set to True, please refer to 8.4.3 Partial Scan Vertical Timing for the frame interval.

  • Page 57: Timing Chart

    AD-131GE 10.6.3.1 Timing chart Following charts are examples if Sync mode is set to Sync and in full frame operation. If Sync mode is set to Sync, the timing of trigger input is the same for both camera #0 and #1.
  • Page 58 AD-131GE Note: Time after the exposure end of the longest exposure V-Binning OFF 2.8L 977L 966L 0.１L～1.1L(3μs ～35.2μs) V-Binning ON 1.8L 489L 483L 0.１L～1.1L(2.5μs ～40.7μs) Fig.43 Edge Pre-select LVAL synchronous Ext. Tri g FVAL LVAL Exposure Period Exposure DATA out...

  • Page 59: Trigger Operation Controlled By Pulse Width (Pwc)

    Input: External Trigger Trigger Source This function can be set by selecting Pulse-width control in Exposure mode of JAI Acquisition Control. However, Acquisition Mode, Sync Mode, Exposure Time, and so on should be set. Important Note: The minimum duration of the trigger is 2L. The minimum period of trigger is as follows.

  • Page 60: Timing Chart

    AD-131GE 10.6.4.1 Timing chart Following charts are the timing if Sync mode is set to Sync. In this case, the trigger input is the same for both camera #0 and #1 and the output timing is the same. V-Binning Off 0.2L...

  • Page 61: Smearless Mode

    196L. Thereafter the residual charge in the horizontal CCD register is read out in 1L and the new exposure starts. This function is available for both full scan and partial scan. This function can be set if Smearless Enable in JAI Acquisition Control is set at True. 10.6.5.1...

  • Page 62: Sync Mode=Sync, Lval Async, Smearless Enable=True, Pwc Trigger

    AD-131GE 10.6.5.2 Sync Mode=Sync, LVAL Async, Smearless Enable=True, PWC trigger V-Binning Off 0.2L (6.03μs) 0.5L 977L 966L 2.8L ～3.8L V-Binning On 0.3L (11.86μs) 0.8L 489L 483L 1.8L ～2.8L Fig 48. PWC timing chart with Smearless ON...

  • Page 63: Reset Continuous Trigger (Rct) Mode

    After the trigger pulse is input, a fast dump readout is performed. In the AD-131GE, this period is 6.34ms which is 196L. The exposure time is determined by the pre-set shutter speed. If no further trigger pulses are applied, the camera will continue in normal mode and the video signal is not output.

  • Page 64: Piv ( Particle Image Velocimetry ) Mode

    10.6.7 PIV ( Particle Image Velocimetry ) mode The AD-131GE has a PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) mode. This mode provides three (3) consecutive images by one trigger pulse. In this mode, a strobe light should be used as the illumination. PIV mode has 4 modes designated PIV 1, 2, 3 and 4. PIV 1 ,2 and 3 operate with preset exposure time and exposure interval and PIV 4 can operate by setting ―PIV Exposure...

  • Page 65: Relation Between Exposure And Video Readout

    AD-131GE 10.6.7.1 Relation between Exposure and Video readout T rigg er P ulse Wid th≧ 2 Line Camera0 Frame Start Trigger ③ 1Frame～1Frame+1Line ① Exposure Time Camera0 Readout start jitter: Max. 1 line Data output PIV 1st Image PIV 1st Ima m m ge g g...

  • Page 66: Preset Value Table For Piv 1, 2 And 3

    AD-131GE 10.6.7.3 Preset value table for PIV 1, 2 and 3 PIV Mode PIV Exposure Time PIV Interval [Unit] Range 4.03 1.50 (Time)) Range （clock） PIV4 Mode Ref. Value Range 6.06 1.50 (Time)) Range （clock） PIV4 Mode Ref. Value Range 8.01...

  • Page 67: Piv Trigger Minimum Interval

    “round off after the decimal point” (Reference) In PIV Mode 1,2,3 and if [JAI Partial Scan]=False is set, the minimum Trigger interval is as follows:(Frame interval [L] in continuous mode = 982 Line) [PIV Mode 1 Minimum Trigger interval] ≧ 1968 Line [PIV Mode 2 Minimum Trigger interval] ≧...

  • Page 68: Sequential Trigger Mode (Eps)

    AD-131GE 10.6.8 Sequential Trigger Mode (EPS) This mode allows the user to define a preset sequence of up to 10 images, each with its own ROI, Shutter and Gain values. As each trigger input is received, the image data with the preset sequence is output as described below.

  • Page 69: Initial Settings

    AD-131GE 10.6.8.2 Initial settings The following are the default settings. Sequence Control Camera 0 Sequence Mode Sequence Repetition Count Last Sequence Sequence Repeat Count Sequence Selector Exposure Time Master Gain in Each Step Size Offset Sequence 1 1296 Sequence 2...

  • Page 70: Delayed Readout Eps And Pwc Modes

    Ethernet Interface. By the leading edge of the Transfer Start Trigger, the image data is output. AD-131GE has up to 6 memories to store, and the stored image data can be output at the consecutive timing of Transfer Start Trigger.

  • Page 71: Setting Parameters

    AD-131GE 10.6.10.1 Setting parameters In order to execute Multi ROI operation, it is necessary to set ROI mode, and ROI size and offset in ROI selector. There is one set each for Camera #0 and Camera #1. ROI Mode： Can be set 1 to 5. This sets the number of ROIs. For multi ROI operation, this should be set from 2 to 5.
  • Page 72 AD-131GE OB Transfer Mode OFF OB Transfer Mode ON Full 1296 1296 1312 16 horizontal pixels and 4 vertical pixels are added. JAI Partial 1296 1296 1312 Scan horizontal pixels are added V-Binning ON 1296 1296 1312 horizontal pixels are added Note: H (Height) can be set from 8 lines as the minimum and 966 lines as the maximum.

  • Page 73: Operation Mode And Functions Matrix

    ← Delayed Readout ← ← PIV mode ← Note 1: ― ←” means that the setting depends on AD-131GE #0 SYNC Mode = Async Sensor Bayer(channel1) Monochrome(channel2) Trigger Input Trigger 1 : Valid Trigger 2 : Invalid Auto Iris output...

  • Page 74: Other Functions

    CCDs and achieves High S/N, High Frame Rate and High Dynamic Range. The AD-131GE is equipped with two RJ-45 connectors in order to interface via Gigabit Ethernet. It offers a choice of operating modes, including Sync, Async, High S/N, High Dynamic Range 1, 2, and 3, High Frame Rate, and PIV.
  • Page 75 Exposure time (us) This is defined in GenICam standard and set exposure period. In the AD-131GE, if V binning is changed On or OFF, the calculation from the exposure time(us) to the exposure time(RAW) as follows. 1) V Binning is OFF (Binning vertical = 1) In the normal readout, the exposure time can be set in the range of 11.490us to...

  • Page 76: Shading Correction

    In the AD-131GE, previous settings are also available in JAI Acquisition Control. 11.4. Shading correction The AD-131GE features a shading correction circuit that can be used for reducing shading resulting from illumination, lens vignetting or prism shading caused by lenses with a wide output aperture.

  • Page 77: Blemish Compensation

    Fig 57. Blemish compensation 11.7. In the AD-131GE, auto gain, auto shutter and auto iris functions can be combined to provide a wide ranging automatic exposure control from dark to bright or vice versa. The functions are applied in the sequence shown below and if one function is disabled, the linkage between the other two is maintained.
  • Page 78 AD-131GE Dark　　　　　　　　　　 Light changes　　　　　　　　　 Bright AGC operation Gain is fixed at Min. AGC works: Max ～　Min (User set) Auto Shutter Auto shutter operation Auto Shutter Auto shutter works: Max ～ Min (User set) fixed at Min Auto iris works: Auto iris...

  • Page 79: Test Signal Generator

    AD-131GE 11.8. Test signal generator The AD-131GE has the following test generators built-in. Address Function Read/Write Size Value 0xA13C Test stream 0=OFF 4=H Ramp scale 5=V Ramp scale 6=Moving Ramp scale 11.9. Control Tool Screen...
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  • Page 83 AD-131GE How to check XML file All functions and registers are stored in the camera as XML file. The XML is saved in the following folder.
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  • Page 85: External Appearance And Dimensions

    AD-131GE External Appearance and Dimensions C M ount 5. 3 4- M 3 Depth5 5. 3 G PIO D C I N / T RIG PO W E R TRIGG E R Gig E-1 Gig E-2 98. 3 4- M 3 Depth5 4- M 3 Depth5 0.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    AD-131GE Specifications 13.1. Total Spectral response including prism and CCD AD-131GE spectral transmittance (with Sensor) Visible1 Visible2 Transmitting side Reflecting side 1000 Fig.61． Total Spectral Response wavelength (nm) Visible 1 : Transmission side (Camera#0) Visible 2 : Reflection side (Camera#1) Fig.

  • Page 87: Specification Table

    1296 (h) x 966 (v) 31.484 fps. H = 30.918 kHz Full Scan height 8 to 966 lines, In conjunction with ROI, if JAI Partial Scan is set to ON, Offset Y and Height is Partial automatically set. Output readout Sync, Async, High S/N, High Dynamic Range, High Frame Rate 0.1 lux...
  • Page 88 AD-131GE Indicators on rear panel Power, Hardware trigger, GigE Link, GigE activity Lens Mount C-Mount (Rear protrusion less than 4mm). Designed for 3CCD camera Flange back 17.526mm Tolerance 0 to -0.05mm Operating temperature -5C to +45C Operating humidity 20 to 80% (non-condensing) Storage temperature/humidity -25C to +60C / 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

  • Page 89: Appendix

    AD-131GE Appendix 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. Do not attempt to disassemble this camera.

  • Page 90: Caution When Mounting The Camera

    When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country. References 1. This manual for AD-131GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Datasheet for AD-131GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com 3. JAI SDK software can be downloaded from www.jai.com...

  • Page 91: Change History

    AD-131GE Change History Month/Year Revision Changes July 2012 New issue...

  • Page 92: 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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