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Apex Series - USB3 Vision Interface Cameras
AP-1600T-USB-NF-LSX
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
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AP-1600T-USB
AP-1600T-USB-NF
AP-1600T-USB-LSX
AP-3200T-USB
AP-3200T-USB-NF
AP-3200T-USB-LSX
AP-3200T-USB-NF-LSX
Digital 3CMOS Progressive Scan RGB Color Camera
Document Version: 2.0
Date: 2024-03-11

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  • Page 1 User Manual Apex Series - USB3 Vision Interface Cameras AP-1600T-USB AP-3200T-USB AP-1600T-USB-NF AP-3200T-USB-NF AP-1600T-USB-LSX AP-3200T-USB-LSX AP-1600T-USB-NF-LSX AP-3200T-USB-NF-LSX Digital 3CMOS Progressive Scan RGB Color Camera Document Version: 2.0 Date: 2024-03-11 Thank you for purchasing this product. Be sure to read this documentation before use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents About Technical Note Notice/Warranty Notice Warranty Certifications CE Compliance Warning China RoHS Usage Precautions Notes on Cable Configurations Notes on Attaching the Lens Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors Notes on Exportation Features...
  • Page 3 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Table of Contents ④ DC IN / Trigger IN Connection Cable ⑤ AC adapter (Power Supply, If Necessary) Step 3: Verify Camera Operation Step 4: Verify the Connection between the Camera and PC Step 5: Change the Camera Settings Step 6: Adjust the Image Quality Adjust the Gain...
  • Page 4 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Table of Contents Gamma Function BlemishCompensation Shading Correction Binning Function ROI (Regional Scanning Function) Overlap Multi ROI Mode Sensor Multi ROI Function Sequencer Function Trigger Sequencer mode Command Sequencer Mode Delayed Readout ALC (Automatic Level Control) To Use the ALC Function Color Space Conversion (ColorTransformationControl)

  • Page 5: About Technical Note

    Revision History 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 6: 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 7: Warning

    기자재명칭: Industrial Camera 기자재명칭: Industrial Camera 모 델 명: AP-1600T-USB 모 델 명: AP-1600T-USB-NF 제조자 및 제조국가: JAI Ltd., Japan / JAPAN 제조자 및 제조국가: JAI Ltd., Japan / JAPAN R-R-JAi-1600T-USB R-R-JAi-1600T-USB 상 호: JAI Ltd. Japan 상 호: JAI Ltd. Japan 기자재명칭:...

  • Page 8: China Rohs

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Notice/Warranty China RoHS 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 9: Usage Precautions

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) 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 Attaching the Lens How to Clean a Sensor Avoiding Dust Particles When attaching the lens to the camera, stray dust and other particles may adhere to the sensor...

  • Page 10: Phenomena Specific To Cmos Image Sensors

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) 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 11: Features

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Features Features This camera is an industrial progressive scan camera that uses three global shutter CMOS image sensors. Enhanced color reproduction is achieved via the compact-designed 3CMOS C-mount prism optical system in addition to the internal color matrix circuit. Even higher definition imaging is made possible by the shading correction and gamma correction circuits.

  • Page 12: Package Contents, Accessories

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Features Color space conversion function (sRGB, Adobe RGB, HSI, XYZ) support Internal test signal for settings configuration Package Contents, Accessories AP-1600T-USB, AP-3200T-USB, AP-1600T-USB-NF, AP-3200T-USB-NF Camera (1) Sensor Protection Cap (1) Dear Customer Sheet (1) AP-1600T-USB-LSX, AP-3200T-USB-LSX, AP-1600T-USB-NF-LSX, AP-3200T-USB- NF-LSX Camera (1)

  • Page 13: Parts Identification

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Parts Identification Parts Identification ① Lens Mount (C-Mount) ② USB 3.0 Connector ③ POWER/TRIG LED ④ DC IN / Trigger IN Connector (12-pin Round) ⑤ Mounting Holes (M3, 3mm depth) ① Lens Mount (C-Mount) Mount a C-mount lens, microscope adapter, etc.

  • Page 14: ③ Power/Trig Led

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Parts Identification ③ POWER/TRIG LED Indicates the power or trigger input status. Status Lit amber Camera initializing. Lit green Camera in operation. During operation in trigger mode, trigger signals are being input. Blinking Note: The blinking interval is not related to the actual input interval of the external green...
  • Page 15 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Parts Identification Recommended External Input Circuit Diagram (Reference Example) Recommended External Output Circuit Diagram (Reference Example) Standard circuit diagram example - 15 -...

  • Page 16: ⑤ Mounting Holes (M3, 3Mm Depth)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Parts Identification Characteristics of the Recommended Circuits for Opto OUT OUTPUT LINE RESPONSE TIME User Power (VCC) 3.3 V ~ 24 V TDR (Time Delay Rise)(us) 0.5 ~ 0.7 RT (Rise Time)(us) 1.2 ~ 3.0 TDF (Time Delay Fall)(us) 1.5 ~ 3.0...

  • Page 17: Preparation

    Step 1: Install the Software (First Time Only) Install the software for configuring and controlling the camera (eBUS SDK for JAI) on the computer. Step 2: Connect Devices Connect the lens, cables, AC adapter, computer, and other devices.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Connect Devices

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation Step 2: Connect Devices ① Lens ② Mounting (or Use MP-44 Tripod Adapter Plate) ③ USB Cable ④ DC IN / Trigger IN Connection Cable ⑤ AC adapter (Power Supply, If Necessary) - 18 -...

  • Page 19: ① Lens

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation ① Lens C-mount lenses with lens mount protrusions of 4 mm or less can be attached. Use a lens designed for three-sensor cameras. Using a lens for single-sensor cameras may hinder full performance of the camera.

  • Page 20: ② Mounting (Or Use Mp-44 Tripod Adapter Plate)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation ② Mounting (or Use MP-44 Tripod Adapter Plate) When mounting the camera directly to a device, use screws that match the mounting holes on the camera. (M3, depth: 3 mm) Use the supplied screws to attach the tripod adapter plate. Caution: For heavy lenses, be sure to support the lens itself.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Verify Camera Operation

    ③ POWER/TRIG LED section. Step 4: Verify the Connection between the Camera and PC Verify whether the camera is properly recognized eBUS Player for JAI. 1. Launch eBUS Player for JAI eBUS Player for JAI startup screen appears. - 21 -...
  • Page 22 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation 2. Select the camera you want to configure. Click the Select / Connect button. 3. The connected camera is listed. Please select one camera and click OK. - 22 -...
  • Page 23 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation 4. Check that the settings of the selected camera are displayed. 5. Click the Device control button. The screen shown below will be displayed. In this window, you can adjust various settings of the camera. This completes the procedure for verifying whether the camera is properly recognized and whether control and settings configuration are possible.

  • Page 24: Step 5: Change The Camera Settings

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation Step 5: Change the Camera Settings Related Setting Items: ImageFormatControl This section explains how to change settings by describing the procedure for changing the output format as an example. Configure the Output Format Configure the size, position, and pixel format of the images to be acquired.

  • Page 25: Step 6: Adjust The Image Quality

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation Step 6: Adjust the Image Quality Related Setting Items: AnalogControl Display the camera image and adjust the image quality. Display the Image Display the image captured by the camera. When you click the Play button, the camera image appears in the right area.
  • Page 26 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation Manual Adjustment 1. Set GainAuto and IndividualGainMode (AnalogControl) to Off. (Default = Off) 2. Configure the Gain. Select the gain you want to configure in GainSelector. Configure the gain value in Gain. AnalogAll (master gain) can be set to a value from x1 to x8 (0 dB to about +18 dB) the analog gain value.

  • Page 27: Adjust The White Balance

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation Adjust the White Balance Adjust the white balance using the automatic adjustment function. Automatic White Balance Adjustment 1. Place a white sheet of paper or similar object under the same lighting conditions as the intended subject, and zoom in to capture the white.

  • Page 28: Step 7: Save The Settings

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation Step 7: Save the Settings Related Setting Items: UserSetControl 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 29: To Save User Settings

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Preparation To Save User Settings 1. Stop image acquisition. 2. Expand UserSetControl and select the save destination (UserSet1 to UserSet3) in UserSetSelector. Note: The factory default setting values are stored in Default and cannot be overwritten. Caution: Settings can only be saved when image acquisition on the camera is stopped.

  • Page 30: Main Functions

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) 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. - 30 -...

  • Page 31: Gpio (Digital Input/Output Settings)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) Related Setting Items: DigitalIOControl The camera is equipped with GPIO (general-purpose input/output) functions for generating and using combinations of triggers and other necessary signals within the camera and of signals output from the camera to the system such as those used for lighting equipment control.

  • Page 32: Valid Input/Output Combinations

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) 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 33: Acquisition Control

    Note: The Frame Rate Calculator, which calculates the maximum frame rate or trigger rate, is available for download from the product page on the JAI website (www.jai.com). The maximum frame rate is the smaller value between the Sensor_FR that is calculated from the readable range of the sensor and the Interface_FR that is limited by the USB 3.0 bandwidth.

  • Page 34: H_Period

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions H_Period Below are the H_Period values (for Full ROI) and the H_Period calculation formula (when using the ROI (Regional Scanning Function)) required to calculate the maximum frame rate. Full ROI ClConfiguration / PixelFormat AP-1600T-USB AP-3200T-USB...

  • Page 35: During Continuous Operation

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions During Continuous Operation This scenario is when FrameStart trigger is Off or ExposureMode is Off. Note: See "H_Period" for the H_Period, A, B, and PackValue. 1. Maximum frame rate of sensor output Sensor FR 1 / {H_Period ×...

  • Page 36: When Framestart Trigger Is On And Triggeroverlap Is Off

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions When FrameStart trigger is On and TriggerOverLap is Off Note: See "H_Period" for the H_Period, A, B, and PackValue. 1. Maximum frame rate of sensor output Sensor FR 1 / {H Period × (Height + A )} 2.

  • Page 37: When Framestart Trigger Is Onand Triggeroverlap Is Readout

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions When FrameStart trigger is Onand TriggerOverLap is Readout Note: See "H_Period" for the H_Period, A, B, and PackValue. 1. Maximum frame rate of sensor output Sensor FR 1 / {H Period × (Height + A )} 2.

  • Page 38: Exposure Mode

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Exposure Mode Related Setting Items: AcquisitionControl The following exposure modes are available on the camera. Exposure Description Mode Exposure control is not performed (free-running operation). Mode in which control is performed using exposure time. Acquire images using an exposure time Timed configured beforehand on an external trigger.

  • Page 39: Actual Exposure Time

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Actual Exposure Time The actual exposure time is the exposure time specified in ExposureTime plus the image sensor offset time below. Image Sensor Offset Time AP-1600T-USB 14.26 μs AP-3200T-USB 13.73 μs When ExposureMode is set to Timed and ExposureTime is set to 1 μs, the actual exposure time will be as follows.
  • Page 40 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions TriggerSelector Description Output acquired images at a specified timing in response to an external trigger signal input. Note: There is a limit to the number of image frames that can be stored internally.

  • Page 41: Exposuremode = Timed (Ap-1600T-Usb)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions ExposureMode = Timed (AP-1600T-USB) Example: When Trigger Source is set to Line 5 - OptIn1 and OptInFilterSelector is set to Off. TriggerOverlap = Off (AP-1600T-USB) Line Period Period from Trigger start edge to Period from Exposure end to Period FVAL end to next Pixelformat...

  • Page 42: Exposuremode = Timed (Ap-3200T-Usb)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions ExposureMode = Timed (AP-3200T-USB) Example: When Trigger Source is set to Line 5 - OptIn1 and OptInFilterSelector is set to Off. TriggerOverlap = Off (AP-3200T-USB) Line Period Period from Trigger start edge to Period from Exposure end to Period FVAL end to next Pixelformat...

  • Page 43: Exposuremode = Triggerwidth (Ap-1600T-Usb)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions ExposureMode = TriggerWidth (AP-1600T-USB) Example: When TriggerSource is set to Line 5 - Optical In 1 and OptInFilterSelector is set to Off TriggerOverlap = Off (AP-1600T-USB) Line Period from Trigger start Period from Exposure Period FVAL end to Period from Trigger end...

  • Page 44: Exposuremode = Triggerwidth (Ap-3200T-Usb)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions ExposureMode = TriggerWidth (AP-3200T-USB) Example: When TriggerSource is set to Line 5 - Optical In 1 and OptInFilterSelector is set to Off TriggerOverlap = Off (AP-3200T-USB) Line Period from Trigger start Period from Exposure Period FVAL end to Period from Trigger end...

  • Page 45: Gain Control

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Gain Control Related Setting Items: AnalogControl Gain control can be performed in the following two modes on this camera. Adjusting the Master Gain and Performing Fine Adjustment with R and B (Master Mode) When using this mode, set IndividualGainMode to Off.

  • Page 46: Automatic Gain Level Control

    ). In the ALC function, the automatic control of the gain level is called AGC (Auto Gain Control), and it automatically adjusts the Gain so that the average level of the ALC target area is equal to the level specified in ALCReference (JAI CustomControlALC). GainAuto Description No AGC (Auto Gain Control).
  • Page 47 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Notes: When IndividualGainMode is set to On, GainAuto will be fixed at Off. Once or Continuous will not be executed when: The image is not output. Outputting a Test Pattern. In Sequencer Mode, MultiRoi mode, or SensorMultiRoi mode (AP-1600T-USB only).

  • Page 48: Lut (Lookup Table)

    To use the LUT function Configure the settings as follows. Setting Value / Item Description Selectable Range JAI LUT Use LUT. Mode Red, Green, Blue Select the LUT channel to control. Selector Select the LUT index to configure. Indexes represent the possible pixel...

  • Page 49: Gamma Function

    Description Gamma 0.45, 0.5, 0.55, 0.6, 0.65, 0.75, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0 Select the gamma correction value. JAI LUT Mode Gamma Use gamma. Note: You can use the LUT function to configure a curve with more detailed points. For details, “LUT (Lookup Table)”.

  • Page 50: Blemishcompensation

    Main Functions BlemishCompensation Related Setting Items: JAI CustomControlBlemish 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 200 pixels can be corrected for each of the three sensors.
  • Page 51 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Manual Configuration 1. Select the index in BlemishCompensationIndex. You can select from 1 to 200. However, configure the indexes in order starting with the smallest index. If you skip indexes while configuring settings, interpolation may not be performed. 2.

  • Page 52: Shading Correction

    Main Functions Shading Correction Related Setting Items: JAI CustomControlShading The ShadingCorrection function 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 53 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions The following shading correction modes are available on the camera. Flat Shading C5olor Shading Correction is performed using the area of the screen R-channel and B-channel properties are adjusted by with the highest brightness level as the reference, and using the G-channel shading properties as a adjusting the brightness levels of the other areas to...

  • Page 54: Binning Function

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Binning Function Related Setting Items: ImageFormatControl The binning function allows you to combine the signal values of clusters of adjacent pixels to create improved virtual pixels. Using the function results in images with a lower pixel resolution and higher sensitivity in summing mode (Sum) or reduced noise in averaging mode (Average).

  • Page 55: Roi (Regional Scanning Function)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions ROI (Regional Scanning Function) Related Setting Items: ImageFormatControl The ROI (region of interest) function allows you to output images by specifying the areas to scan. ROI Settings Specify the area to scan by specifying width, height, and horizontal/vertical offset values under ImageFormatControl.
  • Page 56 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Examples Setting Example: 1 Setting Example: 2 Binning Horizontal = 1 Binning Horizontal = 2 Binning Vertical = 1 Binning Vertical = 2 Note: For details on the frame rates for common ROI sizes, see “Frame Rate Reference (Theoretical value)”.

  • Page 57: Overlap Multi Roi Mode

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Overlap Multi ROI Mode Related Setting Items: JAICustomControlOverlapMultiROI In Overlap Multi ROI mode, you can specify up to five scanning areas (Index 1 to 5) for a singleframe image. The areas can overlap, and a separate frame will be output for each area. Note: This mode cannot be used with the following functions.

  • Page 58: Sensor Multi Roi Function

    Main Functions Sensor Multi ROI Function Related Setting Items: JAI CustomControlSensorMultiROI In this mode, the Multi ROI function built into the image sensor is used. Up to 4 areas can be specified. In this mode, areas cannot be overlapped. Notes: This function is only supported on AP-1600T-USB.

  • Page 59: Sequencer Function

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Sequencer Function Related Setting Items: Sequencer Control The Sequencer function lets you define up to 128 index 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 60: Trigger Sequencer Mode

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Trigger Sequencer mode With this mode, the Sequencer Trigger “pattern” is predetermined by the user. The user defines up to 128 different “indexes.” The items indicated in the above index can be configured for each index. The operation of this mode is controlled using the following commands.

  • Page 61: Command Sequencer Mode

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Command Sequencer Mode As with TriggerSequencer mode, you can define up to 128 indexes beforehand in this mode. Set SequencerCommandIndex to point to one of your pre-configured indexes. This index will be executed on each trigger, until it is changed to point to a different index, typically by your vision application.

  • Page 62: Alc (Automatic Level Control)

    Main Functions ALC (Automatic Level Control) Related Setting Items: JAI CustomControlALC 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. The function operates as follows in response to changes in brightness.

  • Page 63: Color Space Conversion (Colortransformationcontrol)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Color Space Conversion (ColorTransformationControl) Related Setting Items: Color Transformation Control This camera allows you to convert the standard color space (RGB) that is used to produce colors into other color spaces, including XYZ and HSI. Five color spaces are available: RGB(sRGB), RGB (AdobeRGB), RGB(UserCustom), XYZ, and HSI.

  • Page 64: Edge Enhancer, Color Enhancer

    Edge Enhancer, Color Enhancer Related Setting Items: JAI CustomControlFeatureMisc This camera is equipped with an Edge Enhancer function for enhancing the contrast of lines or edges within images and a Color Enhancer function for enhancing specified colors.

  • Page 65: Counter And Timer Control

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Counter and Timer Control Related Setting Items: Counter and Timer Control 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 66 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Counter Occurrence Diagram Internal Camera Blocks - 66 -...

  • Page 67: Video Process Bypass Mode

    The following functions can be used in video process bypass mode. Gain[AnalogAll], Gain[AnalogRed], Gain[AnalogGreen], Gain[AnalogBlue], AutoGainControl, AutoShutterControl, AutoWhiteBalance, SequencerMode, BlemishCompensation To Enable Video Process Bypass Mode 1. Set VideoProcessBypassMode (JAI CustomControlFeatureMisc) to On (Default = Off). Note: In VideoProcessBypassMode, saturated level of brightness decreases. - 67 -...

  • Page 68: Chunk Data Function

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Main Functions Chunk Data Function Related Setting Items: ChunkDataControl The Chunk Data function adds camera configuration information to the image data that is output from the camera. In addition, when images are acquired with a single camera in sequence under multiple setting conditions, you can search for images by their setting conditions.

  • Page 69: Setting List (Feature Properties)

    Setting List (Feature Properties) This camera complies with GenICam. Each setting item name conforms to GenICam SFNC (Standard Features Naming Convention). (There are some JAI-specific setting items). Each setting item is an integer type (IInteger), a real type (IFloat), an element enumeration type (IEnumeration), a character string (IString), a logical type (IBoolean), and a category type (ICategory) or a command type (ICommand) for executing the function.

  • Page 70: Devicecontrol

    DeviceControl Display/configure information related to the device. Setting DeviceControl Item Default Description Range Device Vendor Name “JAI Corporation” Display the manufacturer name. AP-1600T-USB Device Model Name Display the model name. AP-3200T-USB Device Manufacturer Info See the possibilities Display manufacturer information.
  • Page 71 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Setting DeviceControl Item Default Description Range Device TL Version Display the minor version number of the Transport Layer type. Minor Device GenPC Version Display the major version number of the GenCP protocol. Major Device GenPC Version Display the minor version number of the GenCP protocol.

  • Page 72: Imageformatcontrol

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) ImageFormatControl Configure image format settings. Note: Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped. Image Format Control Setting Range Default Description Item AP-1600T-USB: 1456 Sensor Width Display the maximum image width.
  • Page 73 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Image Format Control Setting Range Default Description Item Sum* Average BinningVerticalMode Set the processing method for vertical binning. *AP-1600T-USB: Fixed to Sum. 1: Off Set the number of pixels in theoertical direction for which to Binning Vertical 1: Off 2: x2...

  • Page 74: Acquisitioncontrol

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) AcquisitionControl Related Topic: Acquisition Control Configure image capture settings. Note: Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped. Acquisition Control Setting Range Default Description Item...
  • Page 75 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Acquisition Control Setting Range Default Description Item High Software Select the trigger signal source. Pulse Generator Default 0 ~ 3 Low (AcquisitionStart) Trigger Source User Output 0 ~ Low (AcquisitionEnd) Line5 - OptIn1 (FrameStart) Line5 - OptIn1...
  • Page 76 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Acquisition Control Setting Range Default Description Item Exposure Time (us) Set the exposure time. The specifiable range varies depending on the [StartTriggerMode] and [PixelFormat] setting. Related Topic: 1us ~ Offset Time Duration Actual Exposure AP-1600T-USB: 14.26us...

  • Page 77: Analogcontrol

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) AnalogControl Configure analog control settings. Note: Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped. Analog Control Item Setting Range Default Description IndividualGainMode In IndividualGainMode, RGB can be configured individually Related Topic: for the entire gain adjustment range of the sensor.

  • Page 78: Lut Control

    Set the gamma value. Related Topic: 0.8, 0.9, 1.0 Gamma Function LUT Mode Gamma Select the JAI LUT mode. LUT Control Related Topic: LUT (Lookup Table) Configure LUT settings. Note: Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped.

  • Page 79: Color Transformation Control

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Color Transformation Control Related Topic: Color Space Conversion (ColorTransformationControl) Configure LUT settings. Color Transformation Setting Range Default Description Control Item ColorTransformationMode Set the output image format. ColorTransformation sRGB Set the detailed mode when RGB is selected for the color RGBMode AdobeRGB...

  • Page 80: Digitaliocontrol

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) DigitalIOControl Related Topic: GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) Configure settings for digital input/output. Digital IO Control Item Setting Range Default Description Line1-TTLOut1 Line2-OptOut1 Line5-OptIn1 Line6-OptIn2 Line2- Line Selector TimeStampReset Select the input/ output to configure.

  • Page 81: Counter And Timer Control

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Digital IO Control Item Setting Range Default Description LineStatusAll Display the input/output signal status. 10μs 100μs OptoInFilterSelector 500μs Remove noise from the OptIn input signal of Digital I/O. 10ms User Output 0 User Output 1...

  • Page 82: Usersetcontrol

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Counter and Timer Setting Range Default Description Control Item Display the counter status. CounterIdle CounterIdle: Idle CounterStatus CounterActive CounterIdle CounterActive: Counting CounterOverflow CounterOverflow: Count value exceeded the maximum value UserSetControl Related Topic:...

  • Page 83: Sequencer Control

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Sequencer Control Related Topic: Sequencer Function Configure sequencer settings. Note: Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped. Sequencer Control Item Setting Range Default Description SequencerMode...
  • Page 84 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Sequencer Control Item Setting Range Default Description 0 ~ [WidthMax - SequencerWidth], Step: 16 (8), Default: 0 WidthMax: SequencerOffsetX Set the horizontal offset. AP-1600T-USB: 1456 (728) AP-3200T-USB: 2064 (1032) ( ): BinningHorizontal = 2 0 ~ [HeightMax - SequencerHeight], step 2, Deault: HeightMax:...
  • Page 85 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Sequencer Control Item Setting Range Default Description For the selected SequencerIndex, set the number of pixels in the horizontal direction for which to perform binning. SequencerBinning 1: Off Horizontal 2: x2 Note: See...

  • Page 86: Chunkdatacontrol

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Sequencer Control Item Setting Range Default Description Configure the index number to execute at the SequencerSetStart 1 ~ 128 start of TriggerSequencer mode. In TriggerSequencerMode, reset the current SequencerReset index number to the number configured in SequencerSetStart.
  • Page 87 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Setting Chunk Data Control Items Default Description Range Display the ExposureTimeGreen (AcquisitionControl) value. ChunkExposureTimeGreen ChunkID: 0x201B Display the ExposureTimeRed (AcquisitionControl) value. ChunkExposureTimeRed ChunkID: 0x201C Display the ExposureTimeBlue (AcquisitionControl) value. ChunkExposureTimeBlue ChunkID: 0x201D Display the IndividualGainMode (AnalogControl) value.

  • Page 88: Testcontrol

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Setting Chunk Data Control Items Default Description Range Display the CounterValue[Counter0] (Counter and Timer Control) ChunkFrameTriggerCounter value. Data acquisition timing is FrameStart. ChunkID: 0x200E Display the CounterValue[Counter1] (Counter and Timer Control) ChunkExposureStartCounter value.

  • Page 89: Transport Layer Control

    Default Description PayloadSize Display the payload size information. DeviceTapGeometry Geometry_1X_1Y Display the TapGeometry information. JAI Custom Control PulseGenerators Configure pulse generator settings. Pulse Generators Item Setting Range Default Description Set the division value for the prescaler (12-bit) using the Clock Pre-scaler 1~ 4096 pixel clock as the base clock.
  • Page 90 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Pulse Generators Item Setting Range Default Description Set the start point for the Low interval using clock value. Pulse Generator End 1 ~ 1048575 15000 When the counter reaches this value, the output becomes Point (1 / PulseGeneratorClock Set the start point for the Low interval using ms.

  • Page 91: Jai Customcontrolalc

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) JAI CustomControlALC Related Topic: ALC (Automatic Level Control) Configure JAI ALC settings. These settings are also used for AGC (auto gain control). ALC Control Item Setting Range Default Description PeakChannel: Use the channel with the highest average image level as a reference.
  • Page 92 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) ALC Control Item Setting Range Default Description Set the maximum value for the GainAuto(ASC) AutoGainControlGainRaw (AutoGainControlGain 400 or 800 control range. The default value depends on the RawMin + 1) ~ 800 Gain setting.

  • Page 93: Jai Customcontrolawb

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) JAI CustomControlAWB Related Topic: ALC (Automatic Level Control) Configure AWB settings. AWB Control Item Setting Range Default Description High High HighLeft HighRight MidLeft MidRight MidHigh MidHigh MidHigh MidHigh...

  • Page 94: Jai Customcontrolblemish

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) JAI CustomControlBlemish Related Topic: BlemishCompensation Configure settings for JAI white blemish correction. Blemish Control Item Setting Range Default Description False BlemishEnable True Enable/disable blemish correction. True BlemishDetect Execute blemish detection.

  • Page 95: Jai Customcontrolshading

    ShadingDetectResult Display the shading correction results. JAICustomControlOverlapMultiROI Related Topic: Overlap Multi ROI Mode Configure settings for JAI sensor multi ROI. Note: Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped. Overlap Multi ROI Setting Range...
  • Page 96 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) Overlap Multi ROI Setting Range Default Description Control Item 2 ~ [HeightMax - MultiRoiOffsetY] HeightMax: MultiRoiHeight HeightMax Execute shading correction. AP-1600T-USB: 1088 (544) AP-3200T-USB: 1544 (772) ( ): BinningVertical = 2 0 ~ [WidthMax -MultiRoiWidth] WidthMax: MultiRoiOffsetX...

  • Page 97: Jai Customcontrolsensormultiroi

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) JAI CustomControlSensorMultiROI Related Topic: Sensor Multi ROI Function Configure settings for sensor Multi ROI. Notes: This function is only supported on AP-1600T-USB. Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped.
  • Page 98 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) SensorMultiROI Control Setting Range Default Description Item Set the vertical offset for the selected sensor Multi Roi index. Max: Index1:(SensorMultiRoiOffsetY[Index2] - Min: 0 Index1: 0 SensorMultiRoiOffsetY SensorMultiRoiHeight[Index1]) Step: 2 Index2: 544 Index2: (HeightMax* - SensorMultiRoiHeight[Index2]) *HeightMax: 1088 (544)

  • Page 99: Jai Customcontrolfeaturemisc

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Setting List (Feature Properties) JAI CustomControlFeatureMisc Configure settings for other JAI functions. Note: Settings that can only be configured when image acquisition on the camera is stopped. Misc. Control Item Setting Range...

  • Page 100: 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 101: Specifications

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Specifications Item Description Scanning system Progressive scan, 1 tap Synchronization Internal Interface USB 3.0 Vision (Specification V1.0 RC4.02) Compatible Image Sensor CMOS × 3 AP-1600T-USB: 5.02mm (H) × 3.75mm (V) 、 6.27 mm Diagonal Image Size (Effective AP-3200T-USB: 7.12mm (H) ×...
  • Page 102 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Item Description AP-1600T-USB AP-3200T-USB Full 1456 (H) × 1088 (V) 2064 (H) × 1544 (V) 16 ~ 1456 pixels 16 ~ 2064 pixels Width 16 pixels / step 16 pixels / step 0 ~ 1440 pixels 0 ~ 2048 pixels Offset X...
  • Page 103 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Item Description Default Level 8LSB@8bit DigitalAll : -133 ~ +255 LSB @12bit Black Level Adjustment Video Level Adjustment Range DigitalRed : - 64 ~ +64 LSB @12bit DigitalBlue : -64 ~ +64 LSB @12bit Resolution Adjustment 1LSB@12bit AnalogAll : 0dB ~ 18dB...
  • Page 104 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Item Description Input range DC + 12 V ~ + 24 V ± 10 % (via Input Terminal) Power supply (12-pin 5.3 W (typ.) ( at 12V input, full pixel, Default setting, Environmental Temperature 25 °C) , Connector) Consumption 6.7W (max.)

  • Page 105: Frame Rate Reference (Theoretical Value)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Frame Rate Reference (Theoretical value) AP-1600T-USB Resolution PixelSize Pixel Count ROI/Binning Image Size (mm) Frame Rate (Screen Size) (µm) 1.6 MP 1456 × 1088 Full Pixel 3.45 × 3.45 5.02 x 3.75 (6.27) 78.9 fps (@24 bit) 1.3 MP 1280 ×...

  • Page 106: Spectral Response (Ap-1600T-Usb)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Spectral Response (AP-1600T-USB) AP-1600T-USB, AP-1600T-USB-LSX AP-1600T-USB-NF, AP-1600T-USB-NF-LSX - 106 -...

  • Page 107: Spectral Response (Ap-3200T-Usb)

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Spectral Response (AP-3200T-USB) AP-1600T-USB, AP-1600T-USB-LSX AP-1600T-USB-NF, AP-1600T-USB-NF-LSX - 107 -...

  • Page 108: Dimensions

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Dimensions Notes: Dimensional tolerance: ± 0.3mm Unit: mm - 108 -...

  • Page 109: Comparison Of The Decibel Display And Multiplier Display

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Comparison of the Decibel Display and Multiplier Display Decibels (dB) Multipliers (×) Remarks 0.501 Near minimum value of Gain[AnalogRed/AnalogBlue] 1) 0.562 0.631 0.708 0.794 0.891 Near minimum value of Gain[DigitalRed/DigitalBlue] 2) Minimum value of Gain[AnalogAll] Minimum value of Gain[AnalogIndividualRed/Green/Blue] 1.122 Near maximum value of Gain[DigitalRed/DigitalBlue] 3)
  • Page 110 AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous Decibels (dB) Multipliers (×) Remarks 39.811 44.668 50.119 56.235 63.096 Near maximum value of Gain[AnalogIndividualRed/Green/Blue] 6) Notes: 1) Actual minimum value is 47 (×0.47, -6.558 dB). 2) Actual minimum value is 90 (×0.9, -0.915 dB). 3) Actual maximum value is 110 (×1.1, +0.828 dB).

  • Page 111: User's Record

    AP-1600T-USB | AP-3200T-USB | User Manual (Ver. 2.0) Miscellaneous User's Record Model name: …………… Revision: …………… Serial No: …………… Firmware version: …………… For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor. - 111 -...

  • Page 112: Revision History

    Video Process Bypass Mode. Previous Revisions AP-1600T-USB Revision Date Changes July 2022 Corrected China RoHS and the Binning description. Jun. 2019 eBUS SDK for JAI May. 2019 AP-1600T-USB-LSX, AP-1600T-USB-NF-LSX Oct. 2018 AP-1600T-USB-LS, AP-1600T-USB-NF, AP-1600T-USB-NF-LS Apr. 2017 First Version AP-3200T-USB Revision Date...
  • Page 113 Trademarks Other systems and product names described in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The ™ and ® symbols are not used in this document.

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