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- Page 1 RM/TM-4200CL RMC/TMC-4200CL Digital Monochrome/Color Progressive Scan, Interline-Transfer GE Camera Document Version: E Document P/N: 10393...
- Page 3 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI, Inc. makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
- Page 4 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. RM/TM-1405GE Series Operation Manual JAI Inc. 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134 Tel:(408) 383-0300...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
RM/TM-4200CL Series Table of Contents Disclaimer Notice ....................iii Table of Contents ....................v List of Figures ....................... vii List of Tables ......................ix Hardware Introduction ................1 Product Description ................... 1 Features ....................1 ... - Page 6 Exit ....................38 Serial Communication Kit ................39 Serial Communication Kit ................39 RM-4200CL Command List ................39 Problems and Solutions ................44 Symptom: No Video................... 44 Symptom: Dark Video ................44 ...
- Page 7 RM/TM-4200CL Series List of Figures Figure 1. CL (Camera Link) System Configuration ............2 Figure 2. Hirose Connector ..................4 Figure 3. 26-pin Camera Link Connector............... 4 Figure 4. BNC Connector..................5 ...
- Page 8 RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 51. Set “Positive” or “Negative” LUT..............35 Figure 52. Table drop down menu: ................35 Figure 53. Gamma.45 imitates human eye sensitivity when creating an image......35 Figure 54. The knee setting activates when “Send Knees”...
- Page 9 Table 7 Asynchronous Mode Chart ................22 Table 8 RM-4200CL Command List ................40 Table 9 RM-4200CL Command Response Table ............. 42 Table 10 RM-4200CL Camera Specifications Table ............45 List of Tables...
- Page 10 RM/TM-4200CL Series List of Tables...
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Page 11: Hardware Introduction
On-chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity. The RM-4200CL has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set to convert 12-bit input to either 10- bit or 8-bit output through the knee slopes of the externally selectable look-up table (LUT), thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range. -
Page 12: System Configuration
The RM-4200CL captures async reset images and provides single-shot video output with single FDV (frame data valid). This makes it simpler for an ordinary frame grabber to capture the async reset images. The RM-4200CL’s asynchronous reset is flexible and accepts external horizontal drive (HD) for phase locking. When the VINIT (5V) pulse is applied to CC1, it resets the camera's scanning and purging of the CCD. -
Page 13: Installation
2.2.1 Heat Dissipation The RM-4200CL is a compact 2K by 2K camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a compact package, the outer case of the camera can become hot due to heat dissipation. For optimal performance, JAI recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the camera and following the precautions below. -
Page 14: Figure 2. Hirose Connector
Figure 2. Hirose Connector 2.2.2.2 Digital I/O Connector The RM-4200CL has a 26-pin connector on the rear panel to output Camera Link data. The connector pin-out is shown in Table 2 below. Figure 3. 26-pin Camera Link Connector. Table 2... -
Page 15: Camera Link Cable
2.2.2.3 Analog Output Connector The RM-4200CL has a BNC connector on the rear panel to output the analog video signal. Analog output is available to drive auto-iris lenses and for troubleshooting. Note: This analog signal is not an RS-170 (television format) signal that can be connected to a standard CCTV monitor. -
Page 16: Attaching The Analog Video Output
The input of the monitor should be balanced for 75 ohms termination. Standard RG-59 type coaxial cable should carry a full video signal for up to 500 feet. The RM-4200CL has a two-row binning mode that can be used to display real-time images on the PVM-942 or PVM-1242 monitors. These monitors are... -
Page 17: Attaching The Camera Lens
2.2.6 Attaching the Camera Lens The RM-4200CL camera accepts 1.2-inch or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount lens the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats on the mounting ring. Do not force the lens if it does not seat properly. Please note that some lenses with extremely long flangebacks may exceed the mounting depth of the camera. -
Page 18: Camera Rear Panel
RM/TM-4200CL Series Camera Rear Panel Figure 8. Camera Connectors 2.3.1 Digital I/O Connector (Camera Link) Refer to Section 2.2.3 for information on digital output connectors. 2.3.2 Analog Output Connector The camera has a BNC connector on the back panel to output the analog video signal. 2.3.3 Power and External Sync Connector Refer to Sections 2.2.2 and 2.2.4 for information on the power and external sync connectors. -
Page 19: Functions And Operations
RM/TM-4200CL Series 3 Functions and Operations Sections 3.1 through 3.3 contain a variety of information about scan, shutter, and trigger modes of the RM- 4200CL series cameras. See Tables 6 & 7 on pages 21 & 22 to calculate the values of the variables used in the timing diagrams shown in these sections. -
Page 20: Figure 10. Camera Timing Chart
RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 10. Camera Timing Chart Figure 11. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration Figure 12. Field Video Timing--Continuous Mode Functions and Operations... -
Page 21: Scan Area
RM/TM-4200CL Series Scan Area 3.2.1 Preset Scan Area RM/RMC-4200 has four fixed Scan Area modes: full scan, centered 1000 lines, centered 500 lines, and centered 250 lines. In full scan mode, all active lines of the CCD sensor, 2048 lines, are transferred out line by line. In the three centered modes - 1000 lines, 500 lines and 250 lines - only the centered lines are transferred out line by line. -
Page 22: Full Scan Area 2X2 Binning
Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning RM-4200CL offers 2x2 binning of the full scan area. In full scan 2x2 binning mode, pixel (i, j) includes all the information of pixel (2i-1, 2j-1), (2i-1, 2j), (2i, 2j-1) and (2i, 2j) in normal full scan mode (where i, j=1 2, ..., 1024). -
Page 23: Resolution Proportional Digital Zoom
3.2.4 Resolution Proportional Digital Zoom RM-4200CL has four resolution proportional digital zoom selections: 1x, 1.3x, 2x, and 4x. Resolution Proportional Digital Zoom (RPDZ) is a patent-pending image post processing algorithm that enables the user to digitally modify the camera’s field of view while maintaining a constant data rate between the camera and the host computer. - Page 24 RM/TM-4200CL Series 3.2.4.1 1x RPDZ In 1x Mode the output video uses every fourth pixel in every fourth line of the full 2048(H) x 2048(V) CCD to produce a 512(H) x 512(V) output. The image is effectively 1x digital zoom, but with lower bandwidth. Figure 17.
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Page 25: Figure 19. 2X Digital Zoom
RM/TM-4200CL Series 3.2.4.3 2x RPDZ 2x Mode produces an image that is effectively 2x digital zoom. Figure 19. 2x Digital Zoom 3.2.4.4 4x RPDZ 4x Mode produces an image that is effectively 4x digital zoom taken from the center of the FOV. Figure 20. -
Page 26: Electronic Shutter
Programmable Scan Area 1 - 2048 1-2048 x 2048 Electronic Shutter The RM-4200CL has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides a superb picture at various speeds. The preset values are shown in Table 5. 3.3.1 Preset Shutter Table 5... -
Page 27: Programmable Exposure-Continuous Mode
3.3.2 Programmable Exposure-Continuous Mode The exposure time of RM-4200CL can be specified from one video line to a maximum of one frame using the serial communication commands in the Continuous Mode. There is overhead where the specified exposure time is n video lines, making the real exposure time equal to In this mode the maximum exposure time is equal to the setting for one frame. -
Page 28: Pulse Width Control Mode
RM/TM-4200CL Series When n=2079, the exposure time is maximum exposure time. If the exposure time is less than the time available for one frame, the maximum trigger frequency is equal to 1/1 frame time. If the exposure time is longer than the time available for one frame, the maximum trigger frequency is equal to 1/exposure time. The minimum active period of the external trigger is 5μs. -
Page 29: Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode
RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 23. Pulse Width Control Trigger 3.3.6 Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode In Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) Fixed Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the first exposure starts the same as it does in PWC mode. It lasts a very short period (8μs). The second time exposure starts during the transferring time of the first image accumulated in the first exposure time. -
Page 30: Figure 25. Pwc Piv Timing Table
RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 25. PWC PIV Timing Table. Functions and Operations... -
Page 31: Table 6 Timing Chart
RM/TM-4200CL Series Table 6 Timing Chart Scan Mode Timing Unit dual 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1924 Unit single 2392 2393 2393 2393 2393 1274 3016 dual 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 single 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 1024 dual 1668 single 2504... -
Page 32: Dynamic Range Control
The range is limited by the structure and the pixel size. The RM-4200CL uses a CCD with 7.4 μm x 7.4 μm pixel and two-phase vertical shift register structure. The well capacity is 40,000 electrons. The theoretical dynamic range is 40,000:30 = 1333:1 (60 dB). -
Page 33: Programmable Look-Up Table (Lut) And Knee Control
The look-up table selection can be made by knee curve direct input. External Sync and Pixel Locking The RM-4200CL accepts an external sync of standard HD and VD at TTL level for general locking to a system sync and clock. The frequency requirement is as follows: Full Progressive Scan: fHD = 30.769 KHz ±... -
Page 34: Control Software Installation And Use
Hover over the Camera Solutions label in the top menu bar and select “Support & downloads > Downloads” from the drop-down menus that appear underneath Scroll through the list to locate any RM-4200CL series camera (list is organized by scan type and color) In the Software download column (far right) click the Dual-tap software listing Note: The latest version of Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL software will be listed. -
Page 35: Figure 27. Setup Installs Dual Tap Accupixel V 2.7.0
RM/TM-4200CL Series Note: The file is compressed, and uses the decompression program installed on your computer. WinZip is used in this example. Windows XP has an unzip capability as part of the operating system. 10. Open the file. 11. Double click on the Setup icon. −... -
Page 36: Installing The Camera Link Api Dll (Clserxxx.dll)
.dll is lost, if the previous version of dual tap software was uninstalled, or if a frame grabber has not been installed. If JAI Cam2Net software is being used and was installed with the default pathway, the screen grabber is located at C:\CameraLink. -
Page 37: Uninstalling The Software
RM/TM-4200CL Series 4.2.5 Uninstalling the Software To uninstall the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series camera-control software from the control panel, follow the steps below. Open “Add or Remove Programs” in the control panel. Select Dual Tap AccuPiXEL from the lists of the installed software. Click the Change or Remove button. -
Page 38: Graphical User Interface
RM/TM-4200CL Series 5 Graphical User Interface GUI Features The following is a list of camera functions that PC serial commands control. The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series Camera Link cameras use differential serial communication through the Camera Link connector on the rear panel of the camera. -
Page 39: Using The Camlink Mode
RM/TM-4200CL Series Using the CamLink Mode • When CamLink mode is selected, the camera searches for the DLL to the frame grabber. Click the GO button. Choose the dll for the desired frame grabber. Figure 33. Setting up CamLink Figure 34. Choose the desired frame driver .dll •... -
Page 40: Exposure Control
The report frame is near the bottom of the window. 5.3.2 Exposure Control The RM-4200CL exposure control allows you to select Continuous or Trigger modes using the appropriate option button. Notice that Continuous and Trigger mode offer slightly different menus. 5.3.2.1... -
Page 41: Figure 39. To Use Programmable Shutter Speed, Select Programmable
RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 39. To use Programmable shutter speed, select Programmable: 5.3.2.2 Expo (lines) The Expo (lines) selection of the Exposure Control frame determines how long the shutter remains open, since a certain amount of time is allotted to expose each line. A minimum of one line of pixels must be exposed. The maximum number of lines is 2079 in Trigger mode. -
Page 42: Gain Control
RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 41. Enter the starting line number for a programmable scan. Figure 42. Click the Apply button after programming the scan. 5.3.2.4 Resolution Proportional Digital Zoom The RPDZ control allows the user to zoom in on a specific portion of the CCD. For a more detailed explanation see Section 3.2.4 “Resolution Proportional Digital Zoom”. -
Page 43: Offset Voltage
R Auto Offset box is checked only while the camera sets the command. Tap Selection: The RM-4200CL is capable of Dual-Tap or Single-Tap operation. Click the option button for the operation you prefer. Single-Tap operation does not support the higher data rate permitted by the Dual-Tap output. -
Page 44: Video Depth
RM/TM-4200CL Series 5.3.5 Video Depth Use the option buttons to select 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit output. Figure 47. Click the option button to select Video Depth. 5.3.6 Image Pre-Processing Cover the lens with the lens cap before enabling the blemish calibration. To activate blemish compensation click the “Blemish Calibration”... -
Page 45: Figure 51. Set "Positive" Or "Negative" Lut
RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 51. Set “Positive” or “Negative” LUT. 5.3.9.2 LUT (Look-Up Table) Table Selection The LUT Table drop-down box offers Linear, Gamma .45 or Knee selections. Figure 52. Table drop down menu: The Table drop down menu offers three options. The Linear option gathers light in a proportional manner. -
Page 46: 5.3.10 Report Section
“RM-4200CL Command Response Table” on page 53. Figure 56. A table helps users understand the report screen. 5.3.11 Main Menu: “Option” 5.3.11.1 Password Please contact JAI, Inc. for password access. The password allows access to the EEPROM to rewrite factory default settings. -
Page 47: 5.3.12 Eeprom
RM/TM-4200CL Series 5.3.11.2 Test Pattern From the main menu, select “Option” and click ‘Test pattern” to enable or disable the test pattern Figure 57. Use the “Option” menu to access the test pattern. 5.3.11.3 Pixel Output Order Figure 58. Use the “Option” menu to access the video output order. From the main menu, select “option”... -
Page 48: 5.3.14 Main Menu "About
RM/TM-4200CL Series Figure 59. Use the “Connectivity” menu to set buffer size. 5.3.14 Main Menu “About” Figure 60. The “About” menu provides hardware and software information. 5.3.14.1 Camera Model From the main menu, select “About” and click “Camera Model” to check the camera information. 5.3.14.2 CPU Firmware Version From the main menu, select “About”... -
Page 49: Serial Communication Kit
“Graphical User Interface”. RM-4200CL Command List The LVDS version of this camera can be controlled via RS-232 commands. The Start character is always “:” and the End character is always “CR” (return). For example, to set Asynchronous Pulse Width Mode, send the command :SA9“CR”... -
Page 50: Table 8 Rm-4200Cl Command List
RM/TM-4200CL Series Table 8 RM-4200CL Command List Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description Scan Mode Set Preset Scan Area :SMD <cr> :o<cr> (X=A,B,C,D,T) Set Digital Zoom :SMDZ= <cr> :o<cr> (X=0,1,2,3) Set Programmable Scan Area :SMDU= XXXXYYYY <cr> :o<cr>... - Page 51 RM/TM-4200CL Series Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description :EABL <cr> :oAB0<cr> Enable Gain Balancing :DABL <cr> :o<cr> Disable Gain Balancing Check Gain Balancing Status :ABL? <cr> :oAB[X]<cr> (X = 1 Enable, X = 0 Disable) Enable/Disable Optical Black Balancing and Inquire Status :ACL= <cr>...
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Page 52: Table 9 Rm-4200Cl Command Response Table
(X = 1 Administrator, X = 0 Users) Note: If a command is not accepted for any reason, the camera will return a “nack” response. “:e” <cr> *Not available yet. Table 9 RM-4200CL Command Response Table Command Parameter End of Cmd... - Page 53 RM/TM-4200CL Series Command Parameter End of Cmd Description Bit 7 Positive /Negative 0=Positive LUT 1=Negative LUT Byte 12 Function Flag 3 Bit 0 R Channel 0=Disable Auto Fine Gain 1=Enable Bit 1 R Channel 0=Disable Auto Fine Offset 1=Enable Bit 2 Rsvd Bit 3 Rsvd...
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Page 54: Problems And Solutions
7 Problems and Solutions Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, problems can easily be solved by following these instructions. If the following remedies fail to offer a solution to your problems, please contact a JAI representative. Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational. -
Page 55: Appendix
RM/TM-4200CL Series 8 Appendix Specifications Table 10 RM-4200CL Camera Specifications Table Feature RM-4200CL Imager 1.2” progressive scan interline transfer CCD (KAI-4021) Active Area 15.15mm x 15.15mm Active Pixels 2048 (H) x 2048 (V) Cell Size 7.4μm x 7.4μm Display Mode... -
Page 56: Rm-4200Cl Physical Dimensions
RM/TM-4200CL Series 8.1.1 RM-4200CL Physical Dimensions Figure 61. Physical Dimensions Caution: When mounting the camera to any fixture, do not use screws that extend more than 5 mm into the camera housing to avoid possible damage to the internal circuitry. For attaching the tripod mounting plate, only the supplied screws should be used. -
Page 57: Spectral Response
RM/TM-4200CL Series 8.1.2 Spectral Response Figure 62. Monochrome Spectral Response Figure 63. Color Spectral Response Appendix... - Page 58 RM/TM-4200CL Series Appendix...
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