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JAI TM-6740GE User Manual

Digital monochrome/color progressive scan, interline-transfer ge camera
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RM/TM-6740GE
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Digital Monochrome/Color
Progressive Scan, Interline-Transfer GE Camera
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  • Page 1 RM/TM-6740GE RMC/TMC-6740GE Digital Monochrome/Color Progressive Scan, Interline-Transfer GE Camera Document Version: F Document P/N: 10086...
  • 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 TM-6740GE Series 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. TM-6740 Series Operation Manual JAI Inc. 625 River Oaks Parkway San Jose, CA 95134...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TM-6740GE Series Table of Contents Disclaimer Notice ....................iii Table of Contents ....................v List of Figures ....................... vii List of Tables ......................ix Hardware Introduction ................9     Product Description ................... 9     Features ....................9  ...
  • Page 6 Symptom: Non-Synchronized Video ..............66     Information and Support Resources ..............66     Appendix ....................67     Specifications ..................67     7.1.1 TM-6740GE Physical Dimensions ..............68     7.1.2 Spectral Response ..................69     Disclaimer...

  • Page 7: Physical Dimensions

    TM-6740GE Series List of Figures Figure 1. 12-Pin Connector Pinouts................12     Figure 2. GigE Ethernet Connector ................12     Figure 3. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) ..............13     Figure 4. Back-Focus Set-Screw Locations ..............15  ...
  • Page 8 External HD Locking and External VD Reset (eA to eE) ......... 31     Table 7 External HD Locking (eF to eJ) ..............32     Table 8 Async Reset .................... 33     Table 9 TM-6740GE Camera Specifications Table ............67     viii List of Tables...

  • Page 9: Hardware Introduction

    On-chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity. The TM-6740GE has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set via software selectable look-up table (LUT) knee slopes to convert 10-bit input to 8-bit output, thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range.
  • Page 10 The TM-6740GE captures async reset images and provides single-shot video output with single FDV. This makes it simpler for an ordinary frame grabber to capture the async reset images. The TM-6740GE’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 11: Installation

    2.2.1 Heat Dissipation The TM-6740GE is a compact 640 by 480 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 12: Connector Pin Configurations

    Connector Pin Configurations 2.2.2.1 12-Pin Connector The TM-6740GE has a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input and signal integration. Pin #1 is Ground and pin #2 is +12V DC. The pin-out table is shown in Table 1. Figure 1. 12-Pin Connector Pinouts.

  • Page 13: Figure 3. 12P-02S Interface Cable (Optional)

    2.2.3.2 JAI Power Cables If you are using JAI power cables such as the 12P-02S, refer to Figure 3 which shows the cable pin-out diagram and pin-outs. The color-coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V. Figure 3.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Camera Lens

    Attaching the Camera Lens The TM-6740GE camera accepts 1/3" or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount lens to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats on the mounting ring.

  • Page 15: Figure 4. Back-Focus Set-Screw Locations

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 4. Back-Focus Set-Screw Locations Installation...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Progressive Scan Normal scanning mode for the TM-6740GE is 640 x 480 pixels. The standard speed with dual-channel output is 200 frame/sec at the pixel clock rate of 40 MHz. The progressive scan reads every line from top to bottom and all lines are exposed with a single electronic shutter.

  • Page 17: Table 2 Tm-6740Ge Scan Modes

    TM-6740GE Series Binning Mode The TM-6740GE series has horizontal and vertical binning. By selection, the camera has 1x2, 1x4, 2x1, 2x2, 2x4, 4x1, 4x2, and 4x4 binning. Table 2 TM-6740GE Scan Modes Output Clock Scan Mode Vertical Horizontal Frequency Frequency...

  • Page 18: Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions)

    3.2.1 Color Filter Array JAI AccuPiXEL cameras use Bayer CFA (color filter array) as their standard primary color filter. This filter provides the most popular color interpolation supported by numerous software suppliers. The digital format allows the camera to output accurate pixel data, including the color information. When the data is stored in the frame buffer of a frame grabber or computer, the color information is easily manipulated to restore the original color images.

  • Page 19: Starting Pixel Configuration

    R/G start or G/R start, as well as G/B start and B/G start. Once the correct scanning is configured, the rest of the interpolation will be exactly the same. Please contact JAI for further information regarding CCD manufacturers. Figure 7.

  • Page 20: Camera Functions

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 8. Example of TMC-6740GE in Default Mode. It is important to meet the exact starting pixel at the line, and the starting line in frame. If the starting pixel or line is shifted due to the image capture configuration, then the interpolation software can be adjusted for the correct starting point.

  • Page 21: Electronic Shutter

    Integration The CCD imager of the TM-6740GE can be exposed for longer than the normal scan timing of 1/200 sec. This integration feature provides extra sensitivity for dark-environment applications. The progressive scan imager permits a full frame of resolution in non-interlace format. Integration is achieved by controlling CC2 Camera Control line through the Gigabit Ethernet cable to low (GND) or providing pulse-width control up to 1 sec.

  • Page 22: Async No Shutter

    TM-6740GE Series 3.6.1 Async No Shutter Async No Shutter allows for strobe and back-to-back strobing (strobing both before the transfer gate and right after) applications as shown in Figure 9. This mode is meant to be used in a dark environment in conjunction with a strobe light.

  • Page 23: External Vinit With Pulse Width (No-Delay Shutter) And Roi (Read-Out Inhibit)

    Pulse Width Control (No-Delay Shutter) The TM-6740GE camera also has read-out-inhibit control (ROI) to control the vertical clock start (Pulse Width Control mode). The ROI signal is fed in via the Integration Signal pin (External_INT_In). When ROI is low, V- clock is stopped and the transferred charges remain in the vertical shift registers, which work like CCD memory.

  • Page 24: Async Programmable Exposure Mode

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 11. Read-Out Inhibit 3.6.4 Async Programmable Exposure Mode Async Programmable exposure is determined by a shutter value entered from 0 to 2079. The shutter value equals 1H (horizontal line time) or 10 μsec for each increment. The Async Programmable exposure timing functions exactly the same as the internal shutter speed control.

  • Page 25: Dynamic Range Control

    The range is limited by the structure and the pixel size. The TM-6740GE uses a CCD with 7.4 μm x 7.4 μm pixels and a two-phase vertical shift register structure. The well capacity is 20,000 electrons. The theoretical dynamic range is 20,000:30 = 666:1 (56 dB).

  • Page 26: Camera Timing Charts

    TM-6740GE Series Camera Timing Charts Operation...
  • Page 27 TM-6740GE Series Operation...
  • Page 28 TM-6740GE Series Operation...

  • Page 29: Video Output

    TM-6740GE Series Video Output Table 4 Video Output (A to J) Scan Mode Output Horizontal (Pixels) Scan Digital Analog Binning Digital Analog Area No binning 40Mhz 80Mhz 25ns 12.5ns 20MHz 40MHz 50ns 25ns 10MHz 20MHz 100ns 50ns *. D, E=0 pixels.

  • Page 30: Table 5 Video Output (K To T)

    TM-6740GE Series Table 5 Video Output (K to T) Scan Mode Output Vertical (Pixels) Scan Digital Analog Binning Digital Analog Area P‡ No binning 40Mhz 80Mhz 25ns 12.5ns 20MHz 40Mhz 50ns 25ns 10MHz 20MHz 100ns 50ns *. N, O=0 pixels. †. Q=3 lines.

  • Page 31: External Hd Locking And External Vd Reset

    TM-6740GE Series 3.10 External HD Locking and External VD Reset Table 6 External HD Locking and External VD Reset (eA to eE) Scan Mode Horizontal External HD Locking Timing (Pixels) Scan Pixel Freq. Time Binning Area Clock (kHz) (μsec) No binning 40MHz <20ns...

  • Page 32: Table 7 External Hd Locking (Ef To Ej)

    TM-6740GE Series Table 7 External HD Locking (eF to eJ) Scan Mode Verticall External HD Locking Timing (Pixels) Scan Pixel Freq. Time Binning Area Clock (kHz) (μsec) 5000 1850 No binning 2000 1250 2500 40MHz 1000 1000 <20ns 25ns 1000...

  • Page 33: Asynchronous Reset

    TM-6740GE Series 3.11 Asynchronous Reset Table 8 Async Reset Scan Mode Async Reset Timing aH (lines) Scan aA (no aG (no Binning aI (lines)* Area lines) (μsec) (μsec) (μsec) lines) s1-8† s9‡ 43.2 43.2 binning 16.0 s1=1 16.0 s2=2 43.2...

  • Page 35: Functions And Operations

    GigE Vision-Aware Software A GigE Vision camera can be controlled by any software that understands the protocol. At JAI we provide the JAI GigE Vision SDK and Control Tool to interface with our cameras. The remainder of the manual will show screenshots of the JAI Control Tool but other 3rd party software will provide similar functionalities.

  • Page 36: Disable Firewalls

    Note: The Mono10 and BayerGRI0 settings at full frame rate will exceed GigE bandwidth. It is recommended to use Mono8, Mono10Packed, or BayerGR8 for max frame rate. For TM-6740GE series cameras, the jumbo frame can be set at a maximum 16260 Bytes (Factory setting is 1428 Bytes). To set Jumbo Frames, refer to section 4.3.4.
  • Page 37 TM-6740GE Series (6) Expand [Network adapters]. (7) Select target NIC, right-click, and click [Properties]. ® Note: The following procedure uses the Intel PRO/1000 as an example. If a different NIC is used, the setup tabs will likely be different. In that case, set the item in a manner similar to what is described here.

  • Page 38: Setting Receive Descriptors

    TM-6740GE Series (9) Select Jumbo Frames under Property, and select the desired Value. This setting defines the maximum GevSCPS Packet Size the camera can use. (10)Click [OK]. (11)Close [Device Manager]. (12)Close [System Properties] clicking [OK]. 4.3.5 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 39: Interrupt Moderation Rate

    JAI Control Tool has a built in wizard for calculating Inter-Packet Delay. When the Inter-Packet Delay function is activated, a button appears on the right hand side of the bar. Click the button to open the calculation wizard window.

  • Page 40: Confirm The Filter Driver Is Used

    4.3.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used 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 from, All Programs JAI SDK...
  • Page 41 If it is not shown, confirm the setting in the “Settings” window. Access the “settings” window by clicking on the “Control Knob” icon in the upper right corner of the window. Refer to the “Getting Started Guide” provided with the JAI GigE Vision SDK and Control Tool for more information about controls in the “Settings” window.

  • Page 42: Configuring The Camera

    TM-6740GE Series Configuring the Camera The following sections describe the various features of the camera. Acquisition and Trigger Controls These controls affect exposure mode, exposure time, and image acquisition operations. Figure 13. Acquisition And Trigger Controls Category AcquisitionMode: controls how the camera behaves during image acquisition.
  • Page 43 TM-6740GE Series − ContinuousPreset1: 1 / 250 sec − ContinuousPreset2: 1 / 500 sec − ContinuousPreset3: 1 / 1,000 sec − ContinuousPreset4: 1 / 2,000 sec − ContinuousPreset5: 1 / 4,000 sec − ContinuousPreset6: 1 / 8,000 sec − ContinuousPreset7: 1 / 16,000 sec −...

  • Page 44: Analogcontrols

    TM-6740GE Series AnalogControls These controls allow you to make adjustment to image intensities (Gain), Black Level, and channel balancing. The camera image sensor is read out via two channels called Taps. Each channel’s Gain, and Black Level can be independently adjusted.

  • Page 45: Image Size Controls

    TM-6740GE Series Image Size Controls These controls allow you to make adjustment to the image’s size, scan mode, and binning. Please see section 3.1 for a table of possible image sizes and modes. Figure 15. ImageSizeControl category SensorDigitizationTaps: the image sensor is read out via two channels. This feature is read only and shows that the camera is always in DualTap mode.

  • Page 46: Figure 16. Image Output Example

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 16. Image Output Example ScanMode: controls the image size captured by the image sensor. By changing to a smaller size you can achieve a faster frame rate. After changing ScanMode it is necessary to adjust the Width and Height value to a valid value.

  • Page 47: Lut (Look Up Table)

    TM-6740GE Series LUT (Look Up Table) The camera’s LUT is used for dynamic range control when the camera is in 8-bit output mode (Mono8 or BayerGR8). This allows for the full utilization of the image sensor’s 10-bit output as it is mapped to the 8-bit output.

  • Page 48: Usersets

    UserSetLoad: load the camera settings from the selected memory page. UserSetDefaultSelector: chooses which memory page the camera will use as setting during boot up. DeviceInformation Show camera’s general information such as version, model, and serial number. Figure 19. DeviceInformation Category DeviceVendorName: shows JAI, Inc. Configuring the Camera...

  • Page 49: Gigevisiontransportlayer

    TM-6740GE Series DevicModelName: shows the camera model name. DeviceVersion: shows the current camera version. DeviceID: the device serial ID. This is set at the factory and only available in Expert and Guru visibility modes. DeviceUserID: User’s modifiable ID. You can enter any character string up to a limit of 16 characters.

  • Page 50: Stream Channel Packet Size

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 20. GigEVisionTransportLayer Persistent IP 5.7.2 Stream Channel Packet Size Images are sent via the StreamChannel in GigE Vision terminology. The camera is able to adjust the size of the data packets sent on this channel. The minimum required value is 576. It is recommended that a value of 1428 is used.

  • Page 51: Figure 21. Plc Lut Diagram

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 21. PLC LUT Diagram Note: Ext_VD, EXT_HD, EVINIT and INTG_CON all go the camera head. TTL Output (Strobe) goes outside the camera via Pin 8 of the 12-Pin cable. Configuring the Camera...
  • Page 52 TM-6740GE Series Figure 22. 5.8.1 SignalRoutingBlock The Signal Routing Block is a group of switches that lets you route signals to the PLC Lookup Table. There are a total of 8 input lines, numbered from I0 to I7. Each input line can accept a number of different signals. The input signals can be from the camera head, externally from the 12-Pin cable, or the PLC itself.

  • Page 53: Figure 22. Plc

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 23. SignalRoutingBlock Here are the possible input signals into the PLC: Signal Source Signal Name / Input Pin Description 12 Pin External_Trigger_In_Pin6 External trigger signal. 12 Pin External_VD_In_Pin7 External vertical drive signal. 12 Pin External_HD_In_Pin9 External horizontal drive signal.
  • Page 54 TM-6740GE Series Signal Source Signal Name / Input Pin Description Pulse Generator Timer1Out Pulse Generator 1 output signal. Pulse Generator Timer2Out Pulse Generator 2 output signal. Pulse Generator Timer3Out Pulse Generator 3 output signal. Pulse Generator Timer4Out Pulse Generator 4 output signal.

  • Page 55: Figure 24. Controlbits

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 24. ControlBits 5.8.3 PLC LookupTable The PLC Lookup Table lets you connect any input signal I0-I7 to any Lookup Table output signal Q0-Q17. You can manipulate your inputs using simple or complex Boolean operations. Each Q output results from the Boolean operations of 4 input variables and 3 Boolean operators.
  • Page 56 TM-6740GE Series The Q output allows the following Boolean operations: − Variable0 Op0 Variable1 Op1 Variable2 Op2 Variable3 − (Variable0 Op0 Variable1) Op1 Variable2 Op2 Variable3 − Variable0 Op0 Variable1 Op1 (Variable2 Op2 Variable3) − (Variable0 Op0 Variable1) Op1 (Variable2 Op2 Variable3) All Q# controls follow this format: −...

  • Page 57: Figure 26. Plc Special Configurations

    TM-6740GE Series PLC_Q7_Configuration: affects the EXT_HD signal. − Set to Zero to get the signal from the PLC_Q7 output. − Set to One to bypass the PLC LUT and get the signal directly from external 12-Pin cable. Note: If the EXT_VD and EXT_HD are not being used set PLC_Q6_Configuration and PLC_Q7_Configuration to Zero to prevent spurious signals.

  • Page 58: Counters

    TM-6740GE Series Figure 27. CountersAndTimersControls 5.8.5 Counters The General Purpose Counter lets you maintain a count between 0 and 2 -1 (long integer). You can use different inputs to increment, decrement, or clear the counter value. The General Purpose Counter outputs two separate signals that indicate when the count is equal to and greater than the compare value that you set: Counter1Gt and Counter1Eq.
  • Page 59 TM-6740GE Series CounterDecrementEventSource: selects the events that will decrement the counter. This signal comes from the Q16 pin of the PLC LUT. Available options: − Off: no decrement events − PLC_Q16_RisingEdge: decrement when the signal goes from Low to High −...

  • Page 60: Pulse Generators Controls

    TM-6740GE Series 5.8.6 Pulse Generators controls The Pulse Generator lets you create a pulsed digital signal with a configurable frequency. They can be configured to emit a continuous (periodic) pulse. One use of this feature is to create a periodic trigger signal.
  • Page 61 TM-6740GE Series 5.8.7 PLC Grabber Features IPEngine Grabber Channel0 AcquisitionConfiguration GrbCh0AcqCfgMemoryWaterLevel: the camera has 16MB of memory for frame buffering. Water level setting specifies how much of that memory to use with the AcquistionMode’s recording features. Once the buffer is full no more images will be stored.

  • Page 62: Register Map

    TM-6740GE Series b. Set PLC_I4 to “Internal CAM_STROBE_Out”. c. Set PLC_I7 to Timer1Out. 4. Setup the ProgrammableLogicController (PLC) to route the Timer1 output to the camera’s trigger line. a. Goto IPEngine > ProgrammableLogicController > LookupTable i Set Q4 > PLC_Q4_Variable0 to PLC_I7 (Trigger Line) ii Set Q0 >...
  • Page 63 TM-6740GE Series Category / Feature Read/Write Value Range Default Value Visibility Level BlackLevelRaw 0-511 Factory Set Expert BlackLevelAutoBalance Continuous Expert Continuous CountersAndTimersControls TimerSelector Timer1 Timer1 Beginner Timer2 Timer3 Timer4 TimerDelayRaw 1-65535 1024 Beginner TimerDurationRaw 1-65535 4096 Beginner TimerGranularityFactor 1-65535 Beginner...
  • Page 64 TM-6740GE Series Category / Feature Read/Write Value Range Default Value Visibility Level DeviceInformation DeviceVendorName Beginner DeviceModelName Beginner DeviceManufacturerInfo Beginner DeviceVersion Beginner DeviceID Expert DeviceUserID User definable string Beginner GigEVisionTransportLayer GevSCPSPacketSize 72 - 16260 1428 Expert GevPersistentIPAddress 000.000.000.000 - 000.000.000.0 Expert 255.255.255...
  • Page 65 TM-6740GE Series Category / Feature Read/Write Value Range Default Value Visibility Level TestImageSelector Beginner DeviceSpecific IPEngineTestPattern LUTMode Linear Linear Beginner Gamma45 Knne KneeX1 0 - 255 Beginner KneeY1 0 - 255 Beginner KneeX2 0 - 255 Beginner KneeY2 0 - 255...

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. Generally, 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. 6.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

  • Page 67: Appendix

    TM-6740GE Series Appendix Specifications Table 9 TM-6740GE Camera Specifications Table Feature TM-6740GE Imager 1/3" progressive scan interline transfer CCD (KAI-0340) Active Area 4.74mm x 3.55mm Active Pixels 640 (H) x 480 (V) Cell Size 7.4μm x 7.4μm Display Mode (Active Pixels)

  • Page 68: Tm-6740Ge Physical Dimensions

    TM-6740GE Series 7.1.1 TM-6740GE Physical Dimensions Figure 28. 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 69: Spectral Response

    TM-6740GE Series 7.1.2 Spectral Response Figure 29. TM-6740 Spectral Response Figure 30. TMC-6740 Spectral Response Appendix...
  • Page 70 TM-6740GE Series Appendix...
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