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AM-1600GE
AB-1600GE
Digital Monochrome / Color
Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera
Document Version: Ver.1.0
AMB-1600GE_ver.1.0_Apr09

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  • Page 1 User's Manual AM-1600GE AB-1600GE Digital Monochrome / Color Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera Document Version: Ver.1.0 AMB-1600GE_ver.1.0_Apr09...
  • Page 2 JAI Ltd., Japan and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Ltd., Japan makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
  • Page 3 AM-1600GE-F / AM-1600GE-P Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “. The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
  • Page 4 AB-1600GE-F / AB-1600GE-P Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “. The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera. mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15 years.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator ................17 GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP) ............18 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) ..............18 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – AM-1600GE (monochrome) ......18 7.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit) ................18 7.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit) ................18 7.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit ) ..............
  • Page 6 Pre-processing functions (overview) ..............32 8.4.1 Blemish compensation (Register 0xA128) (AM-1600GE only) ........32 8.4.2 Shading Compensation (Pixel uniformity) (Register xA11C)(AM-1600GE only) ....33 8.4.3 Programmable Look Up Table (LUT) ..............33 8.4.4 Auto L/R channel balance (Registers 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC) ........34 8.5.

  • Page 7: General

    43.3mm diagonal CCD with 16 million pixels resolution and a continuous frame rate of 3.0 frames per second. The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE support partial scan read out for faster frame rates. The AM-1600GE also has a vertical binning mode for a faster frame rate, as well as higher sensitivity.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    • Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista (32 bit”x86” and 64 bit “x64” JAI SDK Ver. 1.2.1 and after ) *For best image quality, the maximum recommended exposure time is <6 frames (2 seconds), however, depending on your application, significantly longer exposure may still produce an acceptable signal-to-noise ratio, even without applying any external cooling.

  • Page 9: Locations And Functions

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 4. Locations and Functions AM-1600GE-P/AB-1600GE-P Front　　 ⑦ ④ ⑫ D C I N /TR I G POW ER / TR I G ⑧ ② ① L I NK ⑨ ⑩ G i gE ⑫ ③ ⑪ ⑤...

  • Page 10: Pin Assignment

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 5. Pin Assignment 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 11: Internal Dip Switch

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 5.4 Internal DIP switch In order to change, the top cover must be removed. SW600 For selection of TTL IN 1 75 ohm ON or OFF Factory default is UP position ( 75 ohm OFF). To set 75 ohm ON, these two switches must be DOWN.

  • Page 12: Gpio (Inputs And Outputs)

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs) 6.1 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.

  • Page 13: Lut (Cross Point Switch)

    The “Sequence reset” resets the sequential settings. Outputs from LUT described on the right side show GPIO settings for LINE SELECTOR in the JAI Camera Control tool and inputs to LUT on the left side show GPIO settings for LINE SOURCE in the JAI Camera Control tool.

  • Page 14: Recommended External Input Circuit Diagram For Customer

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer E XTE RN A L IN P U T Use r JA I sid e C3_Series CAMER A sid e h iro s e -1 2 c on n e c t o r + 3 .

  • Page 15: Inputs And Outputs Table

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Conditions for Input Input Line Voltage Range +3.3V ～ +24V Input Current 6mA ～ 30mA Minimum Input Pulse Width to Turn 0.5μs Output Specifications Output Load(Maximum Current) 100mA Minimum Output Pulse Width 20μs Time Delay Rise 0.5μs ～ 0.7μs Rise Time 1.2μs ～...
  • Page 16 0x0D:Pulse Generator 1 Reset reset 0x10:Time stamp reset 0x11:Sequence table reset 0x7F: No connect Add 0x80 will result in low active output. The following shows the JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting GPIO registers. Line Selector Line Source Line Polarity...

  • Page 17: 12Bit Counter

    As 2400 is for Clock Pre-scaler, the output of 12 bit counter is 25 KHz, which is 40µs. Pulse Generator 0 creates a 4 ms pulse. Fig.11 Example of Pulse Generator setting The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting Pulse Generator.
  • Page 18 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Address Internal Name GenICam name Access Size Value (range) Pulse Generator 0xB008 Length Counter 0 0x00001 to 0xFFFFF Length PulseGenerator 0xB00C Start point Counter 0(1) 0x00000 to 0xFFFFF StartPoint 0x00: infinite PulseGenerator 0x01: 1 time 0xB010 Start point Counter 0(2)

  • Page 19: Gpio Programming Examples

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 6.5. GPIO programming examples 6.5.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter Example: 10µs unit pulse width exposure control (PWC). Pixel clock is 30MHz. 300 clocks (400-100) equal 10µs. Address Register Value 0xA040 Trigger Mode 2 = PWC (Pulse Width Control)

  • Page 20: Internal Trigger Generator

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator Example: Create a trigger signal and trigger the camera Address Register Value 0xA040 Trigger Mode 1 = EPS 0xB000 Clock Choice 1 = Pixel Clock 0xB004 Counter Dividing Value 2959 = 1/2960 dev(Line...

  • Page 21: Gige Vision Streaming Protocol (Gvsp)

    7. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP) 7.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) Although the AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE are digital cameras, the image is generated by an analog component, the CCD sensor. The table and diagram below show the relationship between the analog CCD output level and the digital output.

  • Page 22: Gvsp_Pix_Mono10_Packed ( 10 Bit )

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 7.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit ) 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 ( 12 bit )

  • Page 23: Gvsp_Pix_Baygr12 " Bayer Gr12

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 7.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR12 “ Bayer GR12” Odd line 1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte 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...

  • Page 24: Functions And Operations

    (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 25: Video Data Rate (Network Bandwidth)

    Word, Excel or others should not be used. Note: Pentium 4 type PC is not recommended due to dependency on chip set bus performance. 8.2.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth) The video bit rate for AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE at the continuous mode is: Model Pixel Type...
  • Page 26 The packet size is set to 1476 as factory default. Packet size can be modified in the GigE Vision Transport layer Control section of the camera control tool. For AM-1600GE and AB- 1600GE, 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 27: Disable Firewalls

    G=ROUNDUP {(4872 x 3248 x 8 / 8 / (4040-36)) + 2 = 3953 + 2 = 3955 J={90+62+(4040+18)x(3955-2)} x 8 x 3.04 / 1000000 = 390 Mbit/s 8.2.3 Disable Firewalls To ensure proper functions of the JAI SDK & Control Tool, all firewalls must be disabled. This also includes the Windows firewall.
  • Page 28 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE (6) Expand [Network adapters]. (7) Select target NIC, right-click, and click [Properties]. Note: The following procedure uses Intel(R) 1000 NIC as an example. If a different NIC is used, the setup tabs will likely be different from those shown here.

  • Page 29: Setting Receive Descriptors

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE (9) Select the Jumbo Frames of Property, and select 16128 under Value. (10)Click [OK]. (11)Close [Device Manager]. (12)Close [System Properties] by clicking [OK]. 8.2.5 Setting Receive Descriptors If the Network Connection Properties list contains a property called Receive Descriptors, then change its property to the maximum value supported by the NIC installed in the computer.

  • Page 30: Interrupt Moderation Rate

    ♦ The filter driver is installed as an optional function when JAI SDK is installed. If the filter driver is not installed at that time, it can be installed , All Programs ⇒ JAI SDK ⇒ GigE Vision Filter Driver ⇒ Install GigE Vision Filter Driver.

  • Page 31: Others

    Depending on the performance of the computer used, the frame rate may be decreased. Confirm the packet size is increased. It can be set using the Camera Control Tool provided in JAI SDK.

  • Page 32: Basic Functions

    The camera has a partial scan function selectable as user programmable. It also features vertical binning mode (AM-1600GE only) for a faster frame rate and higher sensitivity. There are 4 trigger modes in addition to continuous operation. Edge Pre-Select (EPS), Pulse Width Control (PWC), Sequence (in EPS mode) and Delayed Readout (in EPS and PWC modes) are available trigger modes.

  • Page 33: Starting Pixel - Bayer Color Mosaic

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 8.3.2 Starting pixel – Bayer color mosaic The AB-1600GE is a color camera based on a CCD sensor with a Bayer RGB color mosaic. The color image reconstruction is done in the host PC. The color sequence in the video signal is dependent on the scan modes.

  • Page 34: Electronic Shutter

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 8.3.4 Electronic Shutter The AM-1600GE/AB-1600GE allows the shutter speed to be selected in three ways ; Programmable Shutter (up to 3327 line periods, 1 LVAL increments), Auto Shutter and Exposure Time Abs which is the GenICam standard.

  • Page 35: Rear Panel Indicator

    8.3.2 Test signal generator The AM-1600GE and the AB-1600GE have the Moving Ramp Scale test pattern generators. While the test pattern is selected, the video output is disabled. This function does not depend on the gain and offset.

  • Page 36: Shading Compensation (Pixel Uniformity) (Register Xa11C)(Am-1600Ge Only)

    Verify the data in RAM with Flash memory 8.4.3 Programmable Look Up Table (LUT) The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE have a programmable look-up table (LUT) that has a 256 setting points (for Knee and gamma) which can be applied tothe full range of input signal.

  • Page 37: Auto L/R Channel Balance (Registers 0Xa0B8, 0Xa0Bc)

    In order to offload the host , the AB-1600GE can adjust Gr, R, Gb and B levels individually to get the white balance for the Bayer output signal. The gain is fixed to 1.0 for AM-1600GE. The Bayer White Balance function includes manual white balance and one-push auto white balance.

  • Page 38: Sensor Layout And Timing

    Important Note: In the GigE Vision Standard, only the video part is normally transferred. In AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE, OB transfer mode can be selected. By using this mode, the user can add to the transfer a total of 48 additional pixels, including 8 pixels of OB and 16 pixels of...

  • Page 39: Horizontal Timing (Normal Continuous Mode)

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 8.6.2 Horizontal timing (Normal continuous mode) The LVAL period is shown for normal continuous mode. FULL FRAME READ OUT / PARTIAL READ OUT 1 C L K = 3 3 . 3 3 n s ( 3 0 . 0 0 MHz )

  • Page 40: Partial Scanning

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 8.6.4 Partial Scanning The timing for the partial scan mode in normal continuous mode is shown below. Vertical Timing The diagram below provides the vertical timing information. LVAL FVAL DVAL DATA Valid Data CCD Exposure XEEN Frame rate calculation formula The frame rate can be calculated using the following formula.

  • Page 41: Vertical Binning (Am-1600Ge Only)

    8.6.5 Vertical binning (AM-1600GE only) This function is available only for AM-1600GE. The AM-1600GE has vertical binning mode. The vertical binning function combines charges from two adjacent rows, reducing the resolution to half and at the same time increasing frame rate and sensitivity. By activating this function, the frame rate is increased to 5.63 fps.
  • Page 42 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Horizontal Timing (X2 vertical binning, Continuous mode) 1 C L K = 3 3 . 3 3 n s ( 3 0 . 0 0 MHz ) 3200 2468 LVAL i nt_XSUB i nt_XSG ( Exposure) ( CCD out)

  • Page 43: Operation Modes

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 8.5 Operation Modes This camera can operate in 5 primary modes. 1. Continuous Mode Pre-selected exposure. 2. Edge Pre-select Mode (EPS) Pre-selected exposure. 3. Pulse Width Control Mode (PWC) Pulse width controlled exposure. 4. Sequence Trigger (EPS) Pre-selected exposure (EPS) 5.

  • Page 44: Edge Pre-Select Trigger Mode (Eps)

    For timing details, refer to fig. 21.through fig. 26, Fig.27. To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode Scanning Full, Partial Vertical binning ON / OFF (AM-1600GE only) Shutter mode Programmable, Exposure Time Abs, Auto Programmable exposure 3L to 3327 L Other functions and settings Input:...

  • Page 45: Pulse Width Control Trigger Mode (Pwc)

    To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode Scanning Full, Partial Vertical binning ON / OFF(AM-1600GE only) Other functions and settings Input: External trigger GigE interface or 12-pin Hirose Important notes on using this mode Trigger pulse width >1LVAL to <2 seconds The minimum trigger interval is (3331L + Exposure time).

  • Page 46: Sequence Trigger Mode (Eps)

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 8.5.4 Sequence Trigger Mode (EPS) This mode allows the user to define a preset sequence 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 47: Delayed Readout Mode (Eps, Pwc)

    ♦ Do not input the trigger just after the sequence is reset. It requires at least 500ms delay. ♦ ROI can be set by 24 pixels unit in horizontal way. In vertical way, 1 line for AM-1600GE and 2lines for AB-1600GE can be set for ROI.

  • Page 48: Optical Black Transfer Mode

    Increase 8 pixels of OB and 16 pixels of buffer on both side. Note: The menu for ON or OFF of OB transfer mode is found on the Image Format Control of JAI SDK Camera Control Tool. 8.5.7 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest) ROI 2 In this mode, at maximum of 5 ROIs located on one image can be output by one trigger input.

  • Page 49: Operation Mode And Functions Matrix

    Async Delayed Readout 0x12 Async Delayed Readout Note 1: Write ID in register address 0xA040 in order to set trigger mode. Note 2: Auto exposure is available only in continuous mode. Note 3: Vertical Binning is available only for AM-1600GE.

  • Page 50: Register Map

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 9. Register Map The following table provides detailed information for the hardware registers used for controlling the camera and obtaining information on the status of the camera. The content of this register map is also found in the XML file, as stipulated by the GenICam standard.
  • Page 51 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value 0x066C Persistent gateway Valid if Persistent IP is enabled 0x000000 Messaging channel number of available message 0x0900 This camera has 1 count channel Stream channel This camera only...
  • Page 52 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value SCPD(Stream primary stream channel packet 0x0d08 Channel Packet 0 to 125000 delay register Delay) SCDA(Stream primary stream channel 0x0d18 Channel Destination destination address register Address) 0xA6DC FPGA version...
  • Page 53 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value 0xA0AC Pixel Gain B 0 to 65535 Digital B 8192 0=OFF 0xA0B0 1=ON AGC/Auto shutter 0xA0B4 0 to 8191 reference Gain Auto Balance 0xA0B8 0= execute 0 only...
  • Page 54 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value Test Stream 0=OFF 0xA13C (Jumbo Packet 6=Moving Ramp Check) scale 31-24 bit: 0=completed 1=Too bright 2=Too dark 3=Time out error 4=Busy 5=Limt Blemish calibration 6=Trigger is not...
  • Page 55 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value Sequence Shutter 3 3 to 3327 Pre-program 3 shutter value 3327 0xC008 Sequence Shutter 4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 4 shutter value 3327 0xC00C Sequence Shutter 5...
  • Page 56 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value Sequence ROI Width 0xC114 24 to 4872 size- X7 Sequence ROI Width 0xC118 24 to 4872 Size- X8 Sequence ROI Width 0xC11C 24 to 4872 size- X9...
  • Page 57 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value Sequence ROI 0xC17C 0 to 3240 Offset-Y3 Sequence ROI 0xC180 0 to 3240 Offset-Y4 Sequence ROI 0xC184 0 to 3240 Offset-Y5 Sequence ROI 0xC188 0 to 3240...
  • Page 58 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value AM-1600GE 0x01080001 Mono8 0x010C0004 Mono 10 Packed Mono8 0x01100003 Mono10 for AM- 0x010C0006 Mono12 Packed Video Pixel Format 1600GE / 0xA410 0x01100005 Mono12 Type BAYRG8 AB-1600GE for AB-...
  • Page 59 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Value / Range Default Address Function Description of value value 0xA544 ROI 5 Size X 24 to 4872 Width 5 W.Max 0xA548 ROI 5 Size Y 8 to 3248 Height 2 H.Max 0xA54C ROI 5 Offset X...
  • Page 60 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Addres Value / Range Default Function Description of value value 0x00001 to Defines the end point of the 0xB014 End point Counter 0 0xFFFFF counter Free Run High Level Clear 0xB018 Counter 0 Clear Low Level Clear...

  • Page 61: External Appearance And Dimensions

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 10. External Appearance and Dimensions 4-M3 depth 5 DC IN/ TRIG PO WE R/ TRIG L INK ACT . G igE 4-M3 depth 5 4-M3 depth 5 4-M3 depth 5 M42×1 Fig. 29 Outline View (AM/AB-1600GE-P)
  • Page 62 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 4-M3 depth 5 DC IN/ TRIG PO WE R/ TRI G L INK GigE (34) 4-M3 depth 5 Nikon Mount 4-M3 depth 5 Fig.30 Outline View (AM/AB-1600GE-F)

  • Page 63: Specifications

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 11. Specifications 11.1 Spectral response Fig. 31 Spectral response for AM-1600GE Fig.32 Spectral response for AB-1600GE...

  • Page 64: Specification Table

    4872 (h) x 1028 (v) 9.25 fps. H = 10.135 kHz 1/4 partial scan Start line from 1 to 2448 by 1 line unit for AM-1600GE, 2 lines units for Variable partial scan AB-1600GE , height(lines) from 800 to 3248 Vertical binning mode 2x (5.63 fps )
  • Page 65 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Specifications AM-1600GE AB-1600GE Electronic Shutter Programmable exposure 3(296μs) to 3327 L ( 328ms) in 1L steps Exposure Time (Abs) µsec – user definable. Same range as PE Exposure Auto continuous 100L to 3327L (1/101.35 sec to 1/3 sec ) GPIO plus Pulse Width max.

  • Page 66: Appendix

    AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE 12. Appendix 12.1. Precautions Personnel not trained in dealing with similar electronic devices should not service this camera. The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The handling of these devices should follow the requirements of electrostatic sensitive components.

  • Page 67: Exportation

    When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country. 12.5. References 1. This manual for AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Datasheet for AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com 3. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com 4.
  • Page 68 AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE Index Auto Iris Lens ..........34 Lens mount ..........67 LVDS ............7 Bayer mosaic color ........4 Bayer mosaic filter ........4 Network Interface Cards ........ 23 Bit Allocation......... 18, 19 Blemishes ..........68 partial scan ........... 4, 41 Partial scanning ..........

  • Page 70: Changes History

    Changes history Month/Year Revision Contents New issue...

  • Page 71: 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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