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JAI GO-5101M-PMCL-1 User Manual

Cmos digital progressive scan, monochrome and color camera with mini camera link interface
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GO-5101M-PMCL-1
GO-5101C-PMCL-1
CMOS Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and Color Camera with Mini Camera Link Interface
Document Version: 1.0
GO-5101-PMCL-1_Manual_Ver.1.0_2023-06-19
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Be sure to read this documentation before use.
This documentation includes important safety precautions and instructions on how to operate the unit. Be sure to read this documentation to ensure
proper operation.
The contents of this documentation are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement.
© 2023 JAI

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  • Page 1 This documentation includes important safety precautions and instructions on how to operate the unit. Be sure to read this documentation to ensure proper operation. The contents of this documentation are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement. © 2023 JAI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents About Technical Note Notice/Warranty Notice Warranty Certifications CE Compliance Warning Supplement Supplement Usage Precautions Notes on Cable Configurations Notes on Camera Link Cable Connections...
  • Page 3 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Table of Contents ③ Camera Link Cable ④ Frame Grabber Board ⑤ DC IN / Trigger IN Connection Cable ⑥ AC adapter (Power Supply, If Necessary) Step 2: Verify Camera Operation Step 3: Verify the Connection Between the Camera and PC...
  • Page 4 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Table of Contents When Exposure Mode is Trigger Width Gain Control LUT (Lookup Table) Gamma Function Defective Pixel Correction Function Shading Correction Binning Function ROI (Regional Scanning Function) Sequence Mode Trigger Sequencer mode...
  • Page 5 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Table of Contents Short ASCII Command List Protocol (Short ASCII Command) GenCP Bootstrap Register Technology Specific Bootstrap Register Device Control (Short ASCII Command List) Image Format Control (Short ASCII Command List) Acquisition Control (Short ASCII Command List) Digital IO Control (Short ASCII Command List)

  • Page 6: About Technical Note

    Table of Contents About Technical Note Some additional technical information is provided on the JAI website as Technical Notes. In this manual, if a technical note is available for a particular topic, the above icon is shown. Please refer to the following URL for Technical notes.

  • Page 7: Notice/Warranty

    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 8: Warning

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Notice/Warranty Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 9: Supplement

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Notice/Warranty 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 10: Supplement

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Notice/Warranty 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 11: Usage Precautions

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Usage Precautions Usage Precautions Notes on Cable Configurations The presence of lighting equipment and television receivers nearby may result in video 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 12: Phenomena Specific To Cmos Image Sensors

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Usage Precautions Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors The following phenomena are known to occur on cameras equipped with CMOS image sensors. These do not indicate malfunctions. Aliasing: When shooting straight lines, stripes, and similar patterns, vertical aliasing (zigzag distortion) may appear on the monitor.

  • Page 13: Features

    This camera is an industrial progressive scan camera equipped with a 2/3-inch global shutter CMOS image sensor with 5.1 effective megapixels (2464 × 2056). The unit is compact and lightweight in design and is equipped with Camera Link Ver. 2.0 compatible interface. The GO-5101M-PMCL-1 produces monochrome output while the GO-5101C-PMCL-1 produces Bayer output.

  • Page 14: Parts Identification

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Parts Identification Parts Identification ① Lens Mount (C-Mount) ② POWER/TRIG LED ③ ④ Camera Link Connector 1 and 2 ⑤ DC IN Connector (4-pin Round) ⑥ Mounting Holes (M3, 3mm depth) ① Lens Mount (C-Mount) Mount a C-mount lens, microscope adapter, etc.

  • Page 15: ② Power/Trig Led

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Parts Identification ② POWER/TRIG LED Indicates the power or trigger input status. Status Lit amber Camera initializing. The light goes off after initiating Lit green Camera in operation in Continuous mode During operation in trigger mode, trigger signals are being input.
  • Page 16 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Parts Identification Camera Link Connector 2 Input Signal Description Output 1, 26 Shield 2 (-), 15 (+) Y_OUT0 Data out 3 (-), 16 (+) Y_OUT1 Data out 4 (-), 17 (+) Y_OUT2...

  • Page 17: ⑤ Dc In Connector (4-Pin Round)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Parts Identification ⑤ DC IN Connector (4-pin Round) Connect the cable for DC IN here. Compatible Connectors Camera side: 09-3111-81-04 (Binder) Cable side: 79-3108-52-04 (Binder) AWG 26 79-3108-32-04 (Binder) AWG 24 Pin No.

  • Page 18: Preparation

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Preparation Read this section to learn how the camera connects to devices and accessories. The preparation process is described below. Step 1: Connect Devices Connect the lens, Camera Link cable, AC adapter, computer, and other devices.

  • Page 19: Step 1: Connect Devices

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation This camera fully supports applications written using GenICam-based SDKs. The advantage of this is that programs written using GenICam names can be applied with little or no modification to control cameras with other GenICam-compliant interfaces and even GenICam compliant cameras from different vendors.

  • Page 20: ① Lens

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation ① Lens C-mount lenses with lens mount protrusions of 9 mm or less can be attached. To prevent vignetting and to obtain the optimal resolution, use a lens that will cover the 11 mm diagonal.

  • Page 21: ③ Camera Link Cable

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation ③ Camera Link Cable Connect the Camera Link cable to the Mini Camera Link connector. Use a cable that supports the Camera Link standard and is compatible with Mini Camera Link (SDR) connectors.

  • Page 22: Step 2: Verify Camera Operation

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Step 2: Verify Camera Operation When power is supplied to the camera while the necessary equipment is connected, the POWER/TRIG LED at the rear of the camera lights amber, and initialization of the camera starts.

  • Page 23: Step 3: Verify The Connection Between The Camera And Pc

    Start Bit: 1bit Stop Bit: 1 bit Parity: None Xon/Xoff Control: None 2. Enter the command DVN? <CR><LF> from the terminal emulator software. If correctly connected, response DVN = JAI Ltd., Japan will be displayed. Item Short ASCII Command Description DVN? <CR><LF>...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Change The Camera Settings

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Step 4: Change the Camera Settings Related Setting Items: Image Format Control This section explains how to change settings by describing the procedure for changing the output format as an example.

  • Page 25: Configure Exposure And External Trigger Settings

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Configure Exposure and External Trigger Settings Related Setting Items: Acquisition Control Configure settings related to exposure control methods and trigger control. The factory settings are as follows. Change settings as necessary, according to the intended purpose or application.

  • Page 26: Control Via External Triggers

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Control via External Triggers When Controlling the Exposure Time Using Specified Exposure Times Configure the settings as follows. Item Setting Value / Selectable Range Trigger Selector (trigger operation) Frame Start - Trigger Mode...
  • Page 27 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation When Controlling the Exposure Time using the Pulse Width of the Trigger Input Signal Configure the settings as follows. Item Setting Value / Selectable Range Trigger Selector (trigger operation) Frame Start...

  • Page 28: Control Without External Triggers

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Control Without External Triggers When Controlling the Exposure Time Using Specified Exposure Times Configure the settings as follows. Item Setting Value / Selectable Range Trigger Selector (trigger operation) Frame Start - Trigger Mode...

  • Page 29: Step 5: Adjust The Image Quality

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Step 5: Adjust the Image Quality Related Setting Items: Analog Control Display the camera image and adjust the image quality. Display the Image Display the image captured by the camera. Please display the image with the viewer on the frame grabber board application.

  • Page 30: Adjust The White Balance

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Adjust the White Balance Related Setting Items: Analog Control Adjust the white balance using R and B gain. The white balance can also be adjusted automatically. Notes: This function is only supported on the color model.

  • Page 31: Adjust The Black Level

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Adjust the Black Level The black level can be adjusted in the following ranges. BlackLevelRawAll: -133 ~ 255 (Default: 0) BlackLevelRawRed*: -133 ~ 255 (Default: 0) BlackLevelRawBlue*: -133 ~ 255 (Default: 0) Notes: *Color models only.

  • Page 32: Step 7: Save The Settings

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Step 7: Save the Settings Related Setting Items: User Set Control The configured setting values will be deleted when the camera is turned off. By saving current setting values to user memory, you can load and recall them whenever necessary. You can save up to three sets of user settings in the camera.

  • Page 33: Save The User Settings

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Preparation Save the User Settings 1. Stop image acquisition. Settings can only be saved when image acquisition on the camera is stopped. 2. Specify the storage location (UserSet1 - UserSet3) using the UserSetSave command and save the current camera settings.

  • Page 34: Main Functions

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Main Functions This chapter describes the camera's main functions. Basic Function Matrix The combinations of settings for the basic functions that can be used together are as follows. ✓ : Supported...

  • Page 35: Gpio (Digital Input/Output Settings)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) Related Setting Items: Digital IO Control The unit can input/output the following signals to and from external input/output connectors. External output TTL Out (Line1) DC IN / trigger IN connector (4-pin round)
  • Page 36 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions GPIO Block Diagram - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Valid Input/Output Combinations

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Valid Input/Output Combinations The following signals can be used as sources for each output destination (Trigger Selector, Line Selector, Pulse Generator Selector). You can also connect two different sources to NAND paths in the GPIO and reuse the signal generated there as a source for a different selector.

  • Page 38: Camera Output Format (Tap Geometry)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Camera Output Format (Tap Geometry) This camera supports a variety of output formats. The following tap geometries are supported. The settings on the frame grabber board must be configured to match the tap geometry setting on the camera.
  • Page 39 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions 1X3-1Y 1X3-1Y is a 3-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry. Notes: Width: 2460 pixels, 820 pixels x 3 Taps Height: 2056 pixels - 39 -...
  • Page 40 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions 1X4–1Y 1X4-1Y is a 4-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry. Notes: Width: 2464 pixels, 616 pixels x 4 Taps Height: 2056 pixels Cable Length Reference The following is a reference for the length of cable you can use based on the Camera Link clock.

  • Page 41: Acquisition Control (Image Acquisition Controls)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Acquisition Control (Image Acquisition Controls) Related Setting Items: Acquisition Control Perform operations and configure settings related to image capture in Acquisition Control. On this camera, acquisition control always operates in Continuous mode.
  • Page 42 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Maximum frame rate: FR_ContLongExposure = 1/{(1/FR_Cont) + NonOverlapExposureTime} When Frame Start trigger is On and Trigger OverLap is Off Maximum frame rate of sensor: FR_Cont = 1 / {H Period × (Height + 34)}...

  • Page 43: Exposure Settings

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Full size - Vertical Binning =1(OFF) Tap Geometry CL Pixel Clock (MHz) H Period usec Frame Rate (fps) 1X2 - 1Y 37.125 33.293 14.3 1X2 - 1Y 74.25 16.6463 28.7 1X2 - 1Y 84.85...

  • Page 44: Image Output Timing

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Image Output Timing Vertical Timing FVAL Total Total Frame FVALValid Frame Rate PixelClock Frequency BlankingLine FrameLine Period Geometry Line B (Hz) (KHz) (msec) 37.125 30.036 2056 2090 69.6 14.37 1X2 - 1Y 74.25...

  • Page 45: Trigger Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Horizontal Timing Total Line CL PixelClock Line Blanking LineValid Total Line Line Rate Period (usec) Geometry Clock A clock B clock C (KHz) C 37.125 1232 1236 33.293 30.036 1X2 - 1Y (Full) 74.25...

  • Page 46: Shortest Repetition Period For Triggers

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Shortest Repetition Period for Triggers The reciprocal of the maximum frame rate is the time required to output one frame. The shortest repetition periods for triggers cannot be lower than that value.
  • Page 47 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions 2. Trigger Overlap: Readout CL Pixel Period from Trigger Period from Period FVAL end Clock start edge to Exposure Exposure end to to next trigger Exposure Exposure Geometry (MHz) start A (usec)

  • Page 48: When Exposure Mode Is Trigger Width

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions When Exposure Mode is Trigger Width Example: When Trigger Source is set to Line 7 - CC1 1. Trigger Overlap: Off CL Pixel Period from Trigger Period from Period FVAL end...
  • Page 49 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions 2. Trigger Overlap: Readout Period from Next trigger Period from Period from Trigger start start Trigger end CL Pixel Exposure end Min Exposure edge to prohibited edge to Geometry Clock (MHz)

  • Page 50: Gain Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Gain Control Related Setting Items: Analog Control Analog All can be used for gain control for both the monochrome and color camera. Analog All (master gain) uses the sensor's internal gain function and consists of analog gain + digital gain. Analog gain is used for lower gain, and analog gain + digital gain is used when the gain becomes high.

  • Page 51: Lut (Lookup Table)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions LUT (Lookup Table) Related Setting Items: LUT Control 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. You can specify the output curve using 257 setting points (indexes).

  • Page 52: Gamma Function

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Gamma Function Note: Analog Control The gamma function corrects the output signals from the camera beforehand (reverse correction), taking into consideration the light-emitting properties of the monitor display. As the light-emitting properties of the monitor are not linear, the entire image may be darker or the gradation in the dark areas may be less noticeable when camera outputs are displayed without processing.

  • Page 53: Defective Pixel Correction Function

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Defective Pixel Correction Function Multiple defective pixels that are not adjacent to each other can occur on conventional CMOS sensor cameras. This camera features a function that interpolates defective pixels using the surrounding pixels. Up to 512 pixels can be corrected.

  • Page 54: Shading Correction

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Shading Correction Related Setting Items: JAI Custom Control: Shading 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. Using this function allows correction even if top, bottom, left, and right shading is not symmetrical in relation to the center of the screen (H, V).
  • Page 55 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Color Shading (Color model only) R-channel and B-channel properties are adjusted by using the G-channel shading properties as a reference. Cautions: The PerformShadingCalibration command cannot be executed under the following conditions.

  • Page 56: Binning Function

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Binning Function Related Setting Items: Image Format Control Note: This function is supported only on the monochrome model. The binning function allows you to combine the signal values of adjacent pixels in the vertical or horizontal direction (1 x 2 or 2 x 1), or in both directions simultaneously (2 x 2 binning).

  • Page 57: Roi (Regional Scanning Function)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions ROI (Regional Scanning Function) Related Setting Items: Image Format Control The ROI (region of interest) function allows you to output images by specifying the areas to scan. Note: For details on how to configure the settings, see “Configure the Output...

  • Page 58: Sequence Mode

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Sequence Mode Related Setting Items: Sequencer Control The Sequencer function lets you define up to 128 preset combinations of exposure time, gain, ROI, and other settings which can be stepped through each time a trigger is received. This is particularly useful for quickly capturing multiple exposures of objects under inspection to adjust for areas or components with significantly different levels of reflectance.
  • Page 59 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions In Trigger Sequencer mode, patterns begin with the index of Sequencer Set Start. Subsequent triggers follow the user-defined values in Sequencer Index Frame Count and Sequencer ROI Next Index. Assigning a Next Index value of “1” to an index creates a loop back to the start of the sequencer pattern.

  • Page 60: Command Sequencer Mode

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Command Sequencer Mode This mode allows the user to vary the “pattern” of the sequence in response to external factors. Changes in the sequence can be initiated manually or in a programmatic fashion as the result of data from sensors/controllers or from the analysis of previous images.
  • Page 61 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Command Sequencer Example User-defined Indexes (up to 128) Index Structure for Command Sequencer - 61 -...

  • Page 62: Alc (Automatic Level Control)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions ALC (Automatic Level Control) Related Setting Items: JAI Custom Control: ALC The ALC (automatic level control) function combines the automatic gain control (AGC/Auto Gain Control) and automatic exposure control (ASC/Auto Shutter Control) functions, and is capable of handling various changes in brightness.

  • Page 63: Detailed Settings For Gain Auto (Automatic Gain Level Control)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Detailed Settings for Gain Auto (Automatic Gain Level Control) When Gain Auto is set to Continuous, you can configure the conditions for automatic adjustment in detail. Item Description Specify the target level for automatic gain control. (This setting is also used for automatic ALC Reference exposure control.)

  • Page 64: Counter And Timer Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Counter and Timer Control Related Setting Items: JAI Custom Control: Counter and Timer Note: This camera supports the Counter function only. The counter function counts up change points in the camera’s internal signals using the camera’s internal counter, and reads that information from the host side.
  • Page 65 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Internal Camera Blocks To Use the Counter Function Configure the settings as follows. Three counters can be configured (Counter 0 to 2). Item Setting Value / Selectable Range Description Counter 0 ~ 2 Counter 0 ~ 2 Select the counter.

  • Page 66: Video Process Bypass Mode

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Main Functions Video Process Bypass Mode Related Setting Items: JAI Custom Control: Misc. The video process bypass mode is a function that bypasses internal video processing on the camera. When bypass is enabled, the sensor output and camera output data can be set to the same bit width.

  • Page 67: Setting List

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Setting List Feature Properties Device Control Display/configure information related to the device. DeviceControl Setting Default Description Item Range “JAI Ltd., Device Vendor Name Display the manufacturer name. Japan” Device Model Name Display the model name.
  • Page 68 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Image Format Setting Range Default Description Control Item Set the image width. Width Step Geometry 1x2-1Y 2464 (1232)* 16 pixels Related Topic: 2464 1x3-1Y 2460 (1230)* 12 pixels (Regional Scanning...
  • Page 69 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Image Format Setting Range Default Description Control Item Monochrome Model Set the pixel format. Mono8, Mono10, Mono12 Mono8 Pixel Format Color Model Mono12 and BayerRG12 are enabled when Video BayerRG8 BayerRG8, BayerRG10, Process Bypass is set to On.

  • Page 70: Acquisition Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Acquisition Control Related Topic: Acquisition Control (Image Acquisition Controls), Exposure Settings, Trigger Control Configure image acquisition settings. Acquisition Setting Range Default Description Control Item Set the frame rate as a frequency. (unit: Hz) The Acquisition Frame Rate 0.125 ~ 35.6697 (Full)

  • Page 71: Analog Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Analog Control Related Topic: Gain Control, Gamma Function Configure analog control settings. Analog Control Setting Range Default Description Item Monochrome Model Analog All Color Model Gain Selector Analog All Select the gain to configure.

  • Page 72: Lut Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List LUT Control Related Topic: LUT (Lookup Table) Configure LUT settings. LUT Control Item Setting Range Default Description LUT Selector Red, Green, Blue Green Select the LUT channel to control. LUT Index 0 ~ 256 Set the LUT index table number.
  • Page 73 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Sequencer Setting Range Default Description Control Item Sequencer Black - 133 ~ 255 Set the black level for the selected Sequencer Index. Level Sequencer LUT Enable/disable the LUT setting for the selected Sequencer...

  • Page 74: Digital Io Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Digital IO Control Related Topic: GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) Configure settings for digital input/output. Digital IO Control Setting Range Default Description Item Line1 - TTL Out Line4 - TTL In...

  • Page 75: Pulse Generators

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Pulse Generators Related Topic: GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) Configure pulse generator settings. Pulse Generators Setting Range Default Description Item Set the division value for the pre-scaler (128-bit length) Clock Pre-scaler 1 ~ 4096 using the pixel clock as the base clock.

  • Page 76: Transport Layer Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List Pulse Generators Setting Range Default Description Item High Level Pulse Generator Set the clear signal condition for the count clear input of the Low Level Clear Activation pulse generator. Rising Edge...

  • Page 77: User Set Control

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List User Set Control Related Topic: Step 7: Save the Settings Configure user settings. User Set Control Setting Range Default Description Item Default 0: Default User Set Selector Select the user settings.

  • Page 78: Jai Custom Control: Alc

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List JAI Custom Control: ALC Related Topic: ALC (Automatic Level Control) Configure JAI ALC settings. These settings are also used for AGC (auto gain control). JAI Custom Control: ALC Setting Range Default Description...

  • Page 79: Jai Custom Control: Awb

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List JAI Custom Control: AWB Configure settings for JAI AWB. JAI Custom Control: AWB Setting Range Default Description Item AWB Area Selector Low Right ~ High Left Low Right Select from the 16 metering areas for AWB individually.

  • Page 80: Jai Custom Control: Shading

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List JAI Custom Control: Shading Related Topic: Shading Correction Configure shading correction settings. JAI Custom Control: Shading Setting Range Default Description Item Monochrome Model Flat Shading (Fixed) Shading Correction Mode Flat Shading Select the shading correction method.

  • Page 81: Jai Custom Control: Counter And Timer

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Setting List JAI Custom Control: Counter and Timer Related Topic: Counter and Timer Control Configure counter settings. Note: This camera only supports counter functions. JAI Custom Control: Counter Setting Range Default Description Item Counter 0 ~ 2 Counter 0 ~ 2 Select the counter.

  • Page 82: Short Ascii Command List

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short ASCII Command List All configuration of the camera is done via the RS-232C port. The camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software.
  • Page 83 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Transmit the Request Command to Camera The status of camera's settings can be queried by transmitting NN?<CR><LF>, where NN is any valid command. The camera will return the current setting data.

  • Page 84: Gencp Bootstrap Register

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List GenCP Bootstrap Register Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in "Device Control" (Setting List). Short Name Access Values Default Description ASCII DVN?<CR><LF> DeviceVendorName "JAI Ltd., Japan"...

  • Page 85: Technology Specific Bootstrap Register

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Technology Specific Bootstrap Register Short Name Access Values MIN MAX Default Description ASCII Indicate Support/Non- support status for SBDRT?<CR><LF> each baud rate This camera supports 9600bps, 19200bps, SupportedBaud...

  • Page 86: Image Format Control (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Image Format Control (Short ASCII Command List) Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in "Image Format Control" (Setting List). Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII HTL=[Param.]<CR><LF>...
  • Page 87 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII VB=[Param.]<CR><LF> VB?<CR><LF> 1: Binning Off BinningVertical Note: Mono model only 2: Binning 2 mode Set the number of pixels in the vertical direction for which to perform binning.

  • Page 88: Acquisition Control (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Acquisition Control (Short ASCII Command List) Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in "Acquisition Control" (Setting List). Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII TM=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0: Off TM?<CR><LF>...

  • Page 89: Digital Io Control (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII TO=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0:Off TO?<CR><LF>  TriggerOverlap 1:Read Out Set whether to enable ”Trigger Overlap”. Digital IO Control (Short ASCII Command List) Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in "Digital IO...
  • Page 90 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII 0: Low 1: High 3: FrameTrigger Wait 4: FrameActive 5: ExposureActive LS0=[Param.]<CR><LF> 6: Fval LS0?<CR><LF> 7: Lval LineSource_Line1 8: PulseGenerator0 Select the line source signal for Line 1(4-pin...

  • Page 91: Analog Control (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Analog Control (Short ASCII Command List) Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in "Analog Control" (Setting List). Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII FGA=[Param.]<CR><LF> FGA?<CR><LF>...

  • Page 92: Lut Control (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII 0: Off AWB=[Param.]<CR><LF> 1: Once AWB?<CR><LF> 2: Continuous Set the auto white balance mode. BalanceWhiteAuto 3: 4600K 4: 5600K Note: Color model only...

  • Page 93: Transport Layer Control (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Transport Layer Control (Short ASCII Command List) Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in "Transport Layer Control" (Setting List). Short Name Access Values DEFAULT Description ASCII TAGM=[Param.]<CR><LF>...

  • Page 94: Counter And Timer Control (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Counter and Timer Control (Short ASCII Command List) Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in "JAI Custom Control: Counter and Timer" (Setting List). Short Name Access Values Default...

  • Page 95: Jai Custom (Short Ascii Command List)

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List JAI Custom (Short ASCII Command List) Note: Descriptions of each command can also be found in the "Setting List" chapter. Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII AR=[Param.]<CR><LF>...
  • Page 96 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII BMPYW=[Param1], [Param2]<CR><LF> Param 1: Blemish BMPYW? [Param1]<CR><LF> index (0 ~ 511) Display the Y coordinate (vertical BlemishWhiteDetect BMPYW pixel position) of the blemish PositionY selected in Blemish Data Index.
  • Page 97 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII SQNI n=[Param.]<CR><LF> SQNI n?<CR><LF> SequenceModeNext Index n Set the index to be executed after SQNIn 1 ~ 128 Sequence Roi Index n. (Only...
  • Page 98 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII SQHB n=[Param.]<CR><LF> SQHB n?<CR><LF> SequenceMode Set the horizontal binning of 1: Hbinning = OFF Hbinningn SQHBn Sequence Roi Index n.
  • Page 99 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII SQIDX?<CR><LF> CurrentSequence SQIDX 1 ~ 128 Dispaly the index number of the Index current Command Sequence Index. SQRST=[Param.]<CR><LF> Reset the current index number for...
  • Page 100 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII AWBS=[Param.]<CR><LF> AWBS?<CR><LF> AwbSpeed AWBS 1 ~ 8 Set the control speed for Balance White Auto (AWB). (8 is fastest.) ASCEA=[Param.]<CR><LF>...
  • Page 101 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII ALCA=[Param.]<CR><LF> ALCA?<CR><LF> On: Specify all photometry areas for ALC, regardless of the enabled/disabled statuses configured individually for each 0: OFF...
  • Page 102 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII AWBA=[Param.]<CR><LF> AWBA?<CR><LF> Note: Color model only. On: Specify all photometry areas for AWB, regardless of the 0: OFF enabled/disabled statuses...
  • Page 103 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII EA?<CR><LF> 0: Factory area Display the currently configured 1: User 1 area Use Set Selector status. (Start up CurrentAreaNoRequest 2: User 2 area with the state saved to this area.)
  • Page 104 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII PGRPT0=[Param.]<CR><LF> PGRPT0?<CR><LF> GpioPulseGen Set the repeat count for the PGRPT0 0 ~ 255 RepeatCount0 counter. When this is set to 0, the counter will be free-running with limitless repeating.
  • Page 105 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII 0:Low 1:High 3: FrameTriggerWait 4: FrameActive 5: ExposureActive ND0IN1=[Param.]<CR><LF> 6: Fval ND0IN1?<CR><LF> GpioNand0 ND0IN1 8: PulseGenerator0 InputSource1 Select the input source signal for 10:UserOutput0 NAND0 In1.
  • Page 106 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII ND1INV1=[Param.]<CR><LF> ND1INV1?<CR><LF> 0: Non-Inv GpioNand1 ND1INV1 InputInvert1 1: Inv Not required. LineInverter_ Nand1In1 exists on 39th line. ND0INV2=[Param.]<CR><LF> ND0INV2?<CR><LF>...

  • Page 107: Appendix

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List Short Name Access Min ~ Max Default Description ASCII 28035 ~ 69582 ARMIN?<CR><LF> Display the fastest value for the Note: See the Frame rate min limit ARMIN frame rate under the current...
  • Page 108 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Short ASCII Command List *2 AcquisitionFramePeriod Tap Geometry CL Clock Resolution Frame Rate Min Limit Max [us] 1X2-1Y 37.1(Low) 8/10/12Bit 69582 1X2-1Y 74.2(Middle) 8/10/12Bit 34791 1X2-1Y 84.8(High) 8/10/12Bit 30540 1X3-1Y 37.1(Low) 8Bit 46500 1X3-1Y 74.2(Middle)

  • Page 109: Miscellaneous

    Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Check the following before requesting help. If the problem persists, contact your local JAI distributor. Power Supply and Connections Issue: The POWER/TRIG LED remains lit amber and does not turn green, even after power is supplied to the camera.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Miscellaneous Specifications Item GO-5101M-PMCL-1 GO-5101C-PMCL-1 Scanning system Progressive scan, 1 tap Synchronization Internal Interface CameraLink (Version 2.0) Image sensor Monochrome CMOS Bayer color CMOS Image size (effective 8.5 (H) × 7.09 (V), 11.1 mm diagonal...
  • Page 111 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Miscellaneous Item GO-5101M-PMCL-1 GO-5101C-PMCL-1 Timed: 27.7 μs (min)* to 8 s (max), variable unit: 1 μs Trigger Width: 27.7 μs (min)* to 8 s (max) Exposure Mode *) The minimum exposure time consists of the image sensor's offset duration (13.7 μs) added to the setting configured on the camera.
  • Page 112 GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Miscellaneous Item GO-5101M-PMCL-1 GO-5101C-PMCL-1 Verified performance - 5°C ~ + 45°C / 20% ~ 80% (non-condensing)) temperature / humidity Storage temperature / - 25°C ~ + 60°C / 20% ~ 80% (non-condensing)

  • Page 113: Frame Rate Reference

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Miscellaneous Frame Rate Reference Theoretical value: decimal values are dropped, during Unpacked Resolution Frame Rate Pixel Count ROI/Binning Pixel Size (µm) Image Size (Screen Size) 8 / 10 / 12 bit 35.6 fps 5.1 MP...

  • Page 114: Spectral Response

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Miscellaneous Spectral Response GO-5101M-PMCL-1 GO-5101C-PMCL-1 - 114 -...

  • Page 115: Dimensions

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Miscellaneous Dimensions Notes: Dimensional tolerance: ± 0.3mm Unit: mm - 115 -...

  • Page 116: User's Record

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Miscellaneous User's Record Model name: …………… Revision: …………… Serial No: …………… Firmware version: …………… For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor. - 116 -...

  • Page 117: Revision History

    GO-5101M-PMCL-1 | GO-5101C-PMCL-1 | User Manual (Ver. 1.0) Revision History Revision History Revision Date Device Version Changes 2023/06/19 DV0100 First Release. Trademarks Other systems and product names described in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The ™ and ®...

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