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AM-200CL
AB-200CL
2MP Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and Color Camera
Document Version: 1.3
AMAB-200CL_Ver.1.3_Mar2012
1027E-1102

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  • Page 1 User Manual AM-200CL AB-200CL 2MP Digital Progressive Scan Monochrome and Color Camera Document Version: 1.3 AMAB-200CL_Ver.1.3_Mar2012 1027E-1102...
  • 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-200CL 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-200CL 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

    Setting example 3 ............... - 20 - 5.4.2.7 Setting example 4 ............... - 20 - 5.4.3 Binning (Command: BNC) (Only for AM-200CL) .......... - 20 - 5.4.4 Bayer output pattern ................ - 21 - Sensor layout and timing ............- 21 - Sensor layout ..................
  • Page 6 AM-200CL / AB-200CL 6.3.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1..........- 24 - 6.3.1.1 AOI initial setting ............... - 24 - 6.3.1.2 AOI setting ................- 24 - 6.3.2 If the binning control is set to 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 ..........- 25 - 6.3.2.1...
  • Page 7 AM-200CL / AB-200CL 10.2. Camera Control Tool interface ..............- 55 - 10.2.1 About Window ................- 55 - 10.2.2 Communication Window ..............- 56 - 10.2.3 Camera Control Window ..............- 58 - External appearance and dimensions ......... - 60 - Specifications ................

  • Page 8: Before Using Am-200Cl And Ab-200Cl

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Before using AM-200CL and AB-200CL The CCD sensor used in the AM-200CL and AB-200CL operates with four (4) taps or two(2) taps, and ® a 40MHz pixel clock. However, the video output through the Camera Link interface is 2 taps for monochrome and Bayer color modes, and 1 tap for monochrome , Bayer color modes and RGB color output.

  • Page 9: General

    Both cameras also have edge-dump and PIV modes. The AM-200CL has H and V binning modes and both the AM-200CL and AB-200CL have an AOI (Area Of Interest) mode for achieving a faster frame rate with a reduced field of view.

  • Page 10: Main Features

    Bayer)34 frames/second for 1 tap output (monochrome, Bayer and AB-200CL RGB output (in-camera interpolation))  Various readout modes, horizontal and vertical binning (AM-200CL only) and AOI (Area Of Interest) modes for faster frame rate  -3dB to +24dB gain control for AM-200CL and 0dB to +24dB for AB-200CL ...

  • Page 11: Locations And Functions

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Locations and functions Locations and functions ③ ④ ⑤ POW ER/ TRIG POW ER/ TRIG D C IN / TRIG D C IN / TRIG D IGITAL I / O D IGITAL I / O ⑤ ①...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Rear panel The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: Amber: Power connected - initiating  POW ER/ TRIG POW ER/ TRIG Steady green: Camera is operating in Continuous mode  DC IN / TRIG DC IN / TRIG Flashing green: The camera is receiving external triggering ...

  • Page 13: Input And Output

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 5. Input and output Connectors and pin assignment 5.1.1 Hirose 12Pin connector 5.1.1.1 Figure Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01 (Hirose) male. Use the part number HR10A-10P-12S for the cable side Fig.3 Hirose 12-pin connector 5.1.1.2 Pin assignment Pin no. Signal...

  • Page 14: Pin Assignment

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 5.1.2.2 Pin assignment Pin No In/Out Name Note 1,14 Shield 2(-),15(+) TxOUT0 3(-),16(+) TxOUT1 Data out 4(-),17(+) TxOUT2 5(-),18(+) TxClk Clock for CL 6(-),19(+) TxOUT3 Data out 7(+),20(-) SerTC (RxD) LVDS Serial Control 8(-),21(+) SerTFG (TxD) 9(-),22(+)

  • Page 15: Camera Link Interface

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Camera Link interface 2-tap 1-tap Port/Signal Pin No. 8bit 10bit 12bit 8bit 10bit 12bit RGB 8-bit Port A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 Port A1 TAP A1 TAP A1 TAP A1...

  • Page 16: Trigger Input

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Fig. 7 Iris video output signal 5.3.2 Trigger input An external trigger input can be applied to pin#10 of ＋５V ● ● the 12-pin Hirose connector (when the command TI=1 has been set). The input is AC coupled. To allow long...

  • Page 17: Output

    5.4.1.2 Camera link output (2 tap output) The AM-200CL and AB-200CL have a 4-tap readout from the CCD. The 4-tap output is combined horizontally to output 2 taps through the Camera Link interface. The command SDT (Sensor Digitization Taps) can select “0” for 2 taps and “1” for 1 tap.

  • Page 18: Camera Link Output (1 Tap Output)

    AOI setting Note for AOI setting In the AM-200CL and AB-200CL, the frame rate setting has priority. If AOI is used, the frame rate setting should use fewer lines than that of AOI height. For AOI setting, if the upper TAP and lower TAP have the same duration, the fastest frame rate can be achieved.

  • Page 19: Frame Rate Calculation If Aoi Is Set

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL rate is maximized. Examples of the settings are shown in sections 5.4.2.4 and 5.4.2.5. 5.4.2.1 Frame rate calculation if AOI is set The calculation method for the frame rate in AOI mode depends on the setting conditions of offset, height, bit allocation and binning control.

  • Page 20: Binning On

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 5.4.2.2b Binning ON If the bit allocation is set to 8-, 10- or 12-bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2 Note: In this case, offset Y and height should use only even numbers. 1) For a centered readout which covers both the upper and lower TAPS Use the following two formulas to calculate frame lines (A) and frame lines (B).

  • Page 21: Tap Output, The Binning Control Is Off Or 2X1

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 5.4.2.4 Setting example 1 2 tap output, the binning control is OFF or 2x1 Frame Frame Partial Offset Height Line Frequency Full 1200 68.03 68.03 107.72 68.16 107.72 107.72 152.30 108.0 108.0 151.75 152.30 191.61 152.30 1050 152.30...

  • Page 22: Setting Example 4

    111.73 5.4.3 Binning (Command: BNC) (Only for AM-200CL) This function is available only for AM-200CL. In binning mode, adjacent pixels in the horizontal direction and/or vertical direction are combined and output as one pixel. The possible combinations are shown below.

  • Page 23: Bayer Output Pattern

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 5.4.4 Bayer output pattern The AB-200CL starts with GRG on odd lines and BGB on even lines as shown below. If AOI is used, Offset Y can be set every 2 lines and therefore, it always starts with a GRG sequence.

  • Page 24: Vertical Timing (2 Tap Output)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 6.2. Vertical timing (2 tap output) Bit allocation: 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit 6.2.1 If the binning control is BNC=0(OFF) or BNC=2(2x1) 6.2.1.1 AOI default setting (Offset=0, Height=1200) LVAL FVAL DVAL 600L DATA Valid Data CCD Exposure XEEN ...

  • Page 25: If The Binning Control Is Bnc=1(1X2) Or Bnc=3(2X2)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 6.2.2 If the binning control is BNC=1(1x2) or BNC=3(2x2) 6.2.2.1 AOI initial setting (Offset=0, Height=1200) Frame rate： 311L 121.78fps Fig.20 Vertical timing (2 taps output, Binning ON, AOI initial) 6.2.2.2 AOI setting LVAL FVAL DVAL Valid data...

  • Page 26: Vertical Timing

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 6.3. Vertical timing (1 tap output Bit allocation : 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit Bit allocation : RGB (AB-200CL only) 6.3.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1 6.3.1.1 AOI initial setting LVAL FVAL 1200L DVAL Valid Data...

  • Page 27: If The Binning Control Is Set To 1=1X2 Or 3=2X2

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 6.3.2 If the binning control is set to 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 Bit allocation : 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit 6.3.2.1 AOI initial set (Offset Y=0, Height=1200) LVAL FVAL 600L DVAL Valid Data DATA CCD Exposure XEEN Frame rate: 619L, 61.18fps Fig.24...

  • Page 28: Horizontal Timing

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 6.4. Horizontal timing 6.4.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1 1LVAL 1924clk =24.05μs 1clk=12.5ns (via Camera Link) (Exposure start line 1LVA 2110clk=26.375μs) Fig.26 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning OFF) If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 1LVAL 2112clk = 26.40μs...

  • Page 29: Lval-Low Level Period

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 6.4.4 LVAL-LOW level period 1. When waiting for a trigger signal or at the exposure start line, LVAL-LOW period varies as shown in the following table. Binning Control LVAL-LOW period LVAL cycle Exposure Ordinary Ordinary Exposure start...

  • Page 30: Operating Modes

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Operating modes The following controls are related to capturing the image. 7.1. Acquisition control (Change the frame rate) With Exposure Mode set to OFF, the frame rate can be set longer than 1 frame (the normal period needed to capture all pixels). By doing this, the sensitivity of the image can be increased.

  • Page 31: Exposure Setting

    （HxV） 2 x 2 Note: The AM-200CL and AB-200CL are designed so that frame rate has priority over exposure time. Accordingly, if the exposure time is set at a longer accumulation time than 1 frame (16.64ms), the frame rate should be set at a longer time than the exposure time.

  • Page 32: Exposure Sequence (Commands Exsq, Pes(N), Per(N), Exsr, Exsep, Pe1 ～Pe16)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 7.2.3 Exposure sequence (Commands EXSQ, PES(N), PER(N), EXSR, EXSEP, PE1 ～PE16) Up to 16 exposure settings can be preset as a sequence. Each setting can also be repeated. This function is effective only when the trigger mode is ON, the exposure mode is set to Timed and the exposure sequence is ON.

  • Page 33: Exposure Auto Control (Commands: Asc, Ascs, Ascea, Ascei)

    Exposure time auto min: ASCEI= 10 ～ 1048575 (μs unit) Note: The AM-200CL and AB-200CL are designed to give priority to the frame rate rather than the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at a longer time than 15.56ms (1 frame time), the frame rate must be set at a longer time than the...

  • Page 34: Timed Mode (So-Called Eps Operation)

    TI=0 (Camera Link, default) or 1 (Hirose 12-pin) Trigger Activation: TA=0 (Rising edge), 1=（Falling edge） Note：The AM-200CL and AB-200CL prioritize the frame rate over the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at longer than 15.56ms (1 frame period), the frame rate must be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time.

  • Page 35: If The Overlap Setting Is "Off

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 7.6.1 If the overlap setting is “OFF” Binning mode Off, 2 x 1 4.38μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min.) 6.5L to 7.5L 1 x 2, 2 x 2 7.06μs ± 0.05μs 2L (min.) 6.5L to 7.5L Fig.31 Non Overlap 7.6.2...

  • Page 36: Trigger Width Mode (So-Called Pwc)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 7.7. Trigger width mode (so-called PWC) In this mode, the exposure time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Accordingly, longer exposure times are supported. Additional settings determine if the trigger pulse can be accepted during the exposure period.

  • Page 37: If The Overlap Setting Is "Readout

    Pre-dump: TD=1（Dump ON) Overlap : Non overlap only Note：The AM-200CL and AB-200CL gives priority to the frame rate over the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at longer than 16.64ms (1 frame period), the frame rate must be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time.
  • Page 38 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Minimum interval of the trigger pulse 2 taps output FULL 2/3 AOI 1/2 AOI 1/4 AOI 1/8 AOI Minimum frame line 1 tap output FULL 2/3 AOI 1/2 AOI 1/4 AOI 1/8 AOI Minimum frame line 1625...

  • Page 39: Piv (Particle Image Velocimetry)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 7.9. PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) The Particle Image Velocimetry mode can be used in applications where 2 images should be taken with a very short time interval. It can only be used with strobe flash as illumination. The first accumulation time is 10sec to 14.69ms. Then, the second exposure will be taken.

  • Page 40: Operation And Function Matrix

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 7.10. Operation and function matrix Operation Exposure Auto Iris Exposure Binning Overlap Note mode auto output control Continuous ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Timed (EPS) ○ × ○ ○ × ○ Trigger × ○ ○ × ○...

  • Page 41: Other Functions

    Variable range : -256 to 255 LSB (at 10-bit output) Gain control (Relative commands GA,GJUT1,2,3) The AM-200CL can adjust the gain level from -3dB to +24dB using 0dB as the reference (Factory default). In the AB-200CL, the master gain can be adjusted from 0dB to +24dB and R and B gains can be adjusted in the range of -7dB to + 10dB using the master gain as the reference.

  • Page 42: Exposure Auto (Related Commands : Asc=1(On), Ascs, Ascea, Ascei)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Tap B Tap A To Camera Link I/F TapD TapC Note: If 1 tap output is used, the following readout is applied. Tap B Tap A To Camera Link I/F Fig.38 Tap control 8.4. Exposure auto (Related Commands : ASC=1(ON), ASCS, ASCEA, ASCEI) The exposure can be automatically controlled by setting the command ASC to ON.

  • Page 43: Blemish Compensation

    The number of pixels that can be compensated is up to 64 pixels per tap, for a total of 256 pixels. The built-in compensation circuit for the AM-200CL and AB-200CL uses compensation data collected in the factory and can be turned ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.

  • Page 44: Gamma (Command: Gams)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL CCD output The required characteristics can be achieved by multiplying LUT parameter and each of 256 points. Fig.41 LUT concept drawing 8.8. Gamma (Command: GAMS) This command is used for the fine tuning of the set gamma characteristics if the gamma is set to 0.45 or 0.6.

  • Page 45: Bayer Color Interpolation (Command : Bcic) (Only For Ab-200Cl)

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Adjustable range Less 30% Fig. 43 FFC compensation concept drawing Note: Under the following conditions, the FFC circuit may not work properly. If there is some area in the image with a video level less than 70% ...

  • Page 46: Test Pattern (Command: Tpn)

    The display resolution in the JAI camera control tool is 1 ºC. 8.13 In the AM-200CL and AB-200CL, auto gain, auto shutter and auto iris functions can be combined to provide a wide ranging automatic exposure control from dark to bright or vice versa.
  • Page 47 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Dark　　　　　　　　　　 Light changes　　　　　　　　　 Bright AGC operation Gain is fixed at Min. AGC works: Max ～　Min (User set) Auto Shutter Auto shutter operation Auto Shutter Auto shutter works: Max ～ Min (User set) fixed at Min Auto iris works:...

  • Page 48: Configuring The Camera

    RS-232C control All configuration of the AM-200CL and AB-200CL cameras are done via Camera Link. The camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software, or using JAI´s camera control software. Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol.

  • Page 49: Save And Load Functions

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 9.3. Save and load functions The following commands are for storing and loading camera settings in the camera EEPROM. Load settings. LD. This command will load previously stored settings to the camera. 3 user settings can be stored in the camera EEPROM.
  • Page 50 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name BNC?<CR><LF> 1=1x2, 2=2x1 3=2x2 BA=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0=8bit, 1=10bit , 2=12bit, PixelFormat BA?<CR><LF> 3=RGB Sensor SDT=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0=Two, 1=One Digitization Taps SDT?<CR><LF> C – Test image selector 0=OFF 1=Color bar (AB-xxx) / Test Image TPN=[Param.]<CR><LF>...
  • Page 51 Trigger edge TD=[Param.]<CR><LF> 0= Dump off Dump TD? <CR><LF> 1=Dump on G – Analog control GA=[Param.]<CR><LF> -84 to 672 (AM-200CL) for AFE 1L, 1R, 2L, 1 GainAnalog All GA?<CR><LF> 0 to 672 (AB-200CL) -2393～3379 FineGain Digital FGA=[Param.]<CR><LF> for AFE 1L, 1R, 2L, (Data+8192)/ 8192 FGA?<CR><LF>...
  • Page 52 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name LUTC?<CR><LF> 1=Gamma 2=LUT GAMS=[Param.]<CR><LF Gamma ( Only Gamma) > 0 to 16 Selector GAMS?<CR><LF> transfer by a serial method. After sending LUT data LUTR=[Param.]<CR><LF> The number of the data is consecutive 512 communication LUTR?<CR><LF>...
  • Page 53 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name ±1dB -891～1000 Pixel Gain RED PGR3=[Param.]<CR><LF> (Only AB-200CL) (Data+8192)/ 8192 Tap3 PGR3?<CR><LF> Pixel Gain for Tap3 ±1dB -891～1000 Pixel Gain Blue PGB3=[Param.]<CR><LF> (Only AB-200CL) (Data+8192)/ 8192 Tap3 PGB3?<CR><LF> Pixel Gain for Tap3 ±1dB...
  • Page 54 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name FineBlack for BLR3?<CR><LF> User tap 2L-R BayerPixel -512 to 511 BLB3=[Param.]<CR><LF> Tap3 Black Fine For FineBlack for BLB3?<CR><LF> User tap 2L-B BayerPixel -512 to 511 BLR4=[Param.]<CR><LF> Tap4 Black Fine For FineBlack for BLR4?<CR><LF>...
  • Page 55 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name M – Flat field correction Flat Field SDM=[Param.]<CR><LF> Correction 0=Off, 1=Factory, 2=User SDM?<CR><LF> Control 2 Recalibrate FFC RS=[Param1]<CR><LF> 0 Only Save User Area 0=Complete. 1=Too Bright. 2=Too dark. Request the 3=Timeout Error.
  • Page 56 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name PE3?<CR><LF> EXSQ=1 PE4=[Param.]<CR><LF> Available when 10μs ～ 2000000μs 9 Exposure time 4 PE4?<CR><LF> EXSQ=1 PE5=[Param.]<CR><LF> Available when 10μs ～ 2000000μs 10 Exposure time 5 PE5?<CR><LF> EXSQ=1 PE6=[Param.]<CR><LF> Available when 10μs ～ 2000000μs 11 Exposure time 6 PE6?<CR><LF>...

  • Page 57: Camera Control Tool

    3. It is possible to work with the Camera Control Tool when the camera is online and when the camera is offline. 4. The newer JAI cameras always start up with the last used user area (but for some old models it will start up with the last saved user area.) 5.

  • Page 58: Communication Window

    Tool is connected to a camera and the camera is turned on. 10.2.2 Communication Window The Communication Window is used to connect the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera. Depending on the camera there are 2 possible ways to communicate with a JAI camera. RS-232C...
  • Page 59 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Off/On-line Mode The Camera Control Tool Application can run offline (without a camera attached) and all functions are fully functional in offline mode. Offline mode is indicated in the Communication Window, where a status field with graphic and text indicates the on/offline status.

  • Page 60: Camera Control Window

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 10.2.3 Camera Control Window 10.2.3.1 Exposure Control 10.2.3.2 Gain Control - 58 -...
  • Page 61 AM-200CL / AB-200CL 10.2.3.3 Blemish Control When “Open LUT table” is clicked, the left side window will open, for example for blue channel. - 59 -...

  • Page 62: External Appearance And Dimensions

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL External appearance and dimensions ( 2. 44) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 C M ount ( 0. 83) ( 1. 77) ( depth0. 18) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 ( depth0. 18) ( 1. 42) ( 1. 77) ( 0. 12) (0.28)

  • Page 63: Specifications

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Specifications 12.1 Spectral response Fig. 49 Spectral response (AM-200CL) Fig.50 Spectral response (AB-200CL) - 61 -...

  • Page 64: Specifications Table

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL 12.2 Specifications table Specifications AM-200CL AB-200CL Scanning system Progressive scan, 4 taps Synchronizing system Internal Image sensor 2/3 inch Monochrome interline CCD 2/3 inch Bayer color interline CCD Sensing area 8.8 (h) x 6.6 (v) mm 11 mm diagonal 5.5 (h) x 5.5 (v) m...
  • Page 65 AM-200CL / AB-200CL Camera Link : FVAL, LVAL, DVAL, EEN Sync output Hirose 12-pin: XEEN, 4V p-p (No termination) Acquisition frame rate Frame rate can be varied from 68Hz to 0.5Hz Timed 10μs to2s(if frame line number is changed), 1μs step...

  • Page 66: Appendix

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Appendix 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: Caution When Mounting The Camera

    5. Exportation When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country. 6. References 1. This manual can and datasheet for AM-200CL / AB-200CL can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com...

  • Page 68: Manual Change History

    AM-200CL / AB-200CL Manual change history Date Revision Changes July 2011 Ver.1.0 New release Aug 2011 Ver.1.1 Correct s/n for AB-200CL from 57dB to 55dB Sept. 2011 Ver.1.2 Delete command EB since it is not implemented Mar. 2012 Ver. 1.3...

  • Page 69: 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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