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- Page 1 TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras O p e r a t i o n M a n u a l 10393 I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s Rev. B...
- Page 3 The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI PULNiX, Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI PULNiX, 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
........4 2 TM/TMC-4200CL Camera . - Page 6 Page vi 6 Functions and Operations ......28 6.1 Camera Rear Pane ........28 6.1.1 Digital I/O Connector (Camera Link) .
- Page 7 Page vii List of Figures FIGURE 1. Setup installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v 2.5.0 .......2 FIGURE 2.
- Page 8 Page viii FIGURE 52. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 3x ........36 FIGURE 53.
- Page 9 Page ix List of Tables TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector ..........23 TABLE 2.
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Page 11: Software Use And Installation Introduction
The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series cameras are high-resolution, progressive scan cameras with JAI PULNiX-proprietary LUT control and other excellent features. The software for these cameras was developed to function as standard software for the entire Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series, and can open either the RS-232 serial port (COM) or Camera Link. -
Page 12: Installing The Software
The link to the frame grabber must be configured after the new software installation. The program asks for the location. To obtain the Dual Tap software visit the JAI PULNiX web site at http://www.jaipulnix.com Click the Support link Click the Software Downloads link under the Customer Support menu Select the camera model number by clicking in the option button. -
Page 13: Installing The Camera Link Api Dll (Clserxxx.dll)
1.1.3 Installing the Camera Link API DLL (clserXXX.dll) To install the Camera Link control software with frame grabber software, please consult the frame grabber company or JAI PULNiX. 1.1.4 Running Dual Tap AccuPiXEL Click Start=>All Programs=>DualTapAccuPiXEL=>DualTapAccuPiXEL to run the software The Dual Tap software fails to start if the frame grabber .dll is missing. -
Page 14: Uninstalling The Software
Page 4 Software Use and Installation Introduction has not been installed. If JAI Cam-2-Net software is being used and was installed with the default pathway, the screen grabber is located at C:\CameraLink. If necessary use the Window Search feature to find the needed dll file. -
Page 15: Figure 5. "Add Or Remove Programs" Utility Uninstalls Older Software
Page 5 Software Use and Installation Introduction “Add or Remove Programs” utility uninstalls older software. FIGURE 5. Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software... -
Page 16: Tm/Tmc-4200Cl Camera
Page 6 TM/TMC-4200CL Camera TM/TMC-4200CL Camera Back of the TM/TMC 4200CL FIGURE 6. CAMERA LINK POWER VIDEO The camera must have all cables properly connected and any required adapters installed and configured to allow the software to perform the operations on the interface. -
Page 17: Graphical User Interface
Page 7 Graphical User Interface Graphical User Interface 3.1 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 18: Using The Camlink Mode
Page 8 Graphical User Interface 3.2 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. Setting up CamLink FIGURE 8. -
Page 19: Operating The Control Software
Page 9 Graphical User Interface 3.3 Operating The Control Software 3.3.1 Check Current Camera Setting Click the “Report” button to get the current camera setting from the camera. The Report button also queries for the camera’s current settings and refreshes the screen. To read the detailed report, refer to the Table 8 on page 51 for existing codes. -
Page 20: Figure 13. Trigger Mode Uses A Manual Or Sensor Command To Operate The Shutter
Page 10 Graphical User Interface Trigger mode uses a manual or sensor command to operate the shutter. FIGURE 13. To use Programmable shutter speed, select Programmable: FIGURE 14. 3.3.2 (b) 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. -
Page 21: Figure 15. The Scan Area Drop Down Box
Page 11 Graphical User Interface The Scan Area drop down box. FIGURE 15. Scan area can vary from a, b, c, or d, to Programmable, various Zoom levels, and more. Enter the starting line number for a programmable scan. FIGURE 16. Click the Apply button after programming the scan. -
Page 22: Gain Control
Page 12 Graphical User Interface 3.3.3 Gain Control 3.3.3 (a) Gain Gain controls the brightness of an image. If the gain number is increased, (for example, 1000 to 2000) the image becomes brighter. If the gain number is decreased, the image becomes dimmer. The Gain Control box allows you to change the Gain value. -
Page 23: Video Depth
Page 13 Graphical User Interface Tap Selection: The TM-4200CL is capable of Dual-Tap or Single-Tap operation. Click the option button for the operation you prefer. Single-Tap operation does not allow the higher data rate permitted by the Dual- Tap output. Click the corresponding option button to set the tap. -
Page 24: Trigger
Page 14 Graphical User Interface 3.3.8 Trigger Use the option buttons to select either Active High or Active Low. Set “Trigger” by clicking the desired option button. FIGURE 24. 3.3.9 LUT (Look-Up Table) The Knee Control box allows you to set your own knee value to each LUT. For more detail regarding knee control, “Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control”... -
Page 25: Figure 27. Gamma.45 Imitates Human Eye Sensitivity When Creating An Image
Page 15 Graphical User Interface The Table drop down menu offers three options. The Linear option gathers light in a proportional manner. In this particular selection the LUT is configured to speed the light gathering capability at the beginning of the exposure. The Gamma.45 option is designed to cause the camera to gather light for a result very similar to what the human eye sees. -
Page 26: Report Section
A table helps users understand the report screen. FIGURE 30. 3.3.11 Main Menu: “Option” 3.3.11 (a) Password Please contact JAI PULNiX for password access. The password allows access to the EEPROM to rewrite factory default settings. Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software... -
Page 27: Eeprom
Page 17 Graphical User Interface 3.3.11 (b) Test Pattern From the main menu, select “Option” and click ‘Test pattern” to enable or disable the test pattern Use the “Option” menu to access the test pattern. FIGURE 31. 3.3.11 (c) Pixel Output Order Use the “Option”... -
Page 28: Main Menu "Connectivity
Page 18 Graphical User Interface 3.3.12 (c) Read Page From the main menu, select “File” “Read Page,” and click the page number to read the EEPROM. When you read the page from EEPROM, the current camera setting will not be changed. 3.3.13 Main Menu “Connectivity”... -
Page 29: Hardware Introduction
(Hd) for multi-camera operation that is offered as a standard feature. 1. The TM-4200CL series consists of the TM-4200CL (monochrome) and the TMC-4200CL (color). Unless otherwise noted, all information contained in this manual is relevant to both models. -
Page 30: Features
Internal shutter speed control. The speed control varies from 1/125 to 1/16,000 sec. The video signal and FDV starts with internal V reset timing originally set to respond to shutter speed, although this can be changed to sensor or other input. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 31: System Configuration
FIGURE 35. Figure 35 below presents a typical system configuration for the Camera Link version. 26CL-02-26 CAMERA LINK Power and 12P-02S Ext. Sync POWER VIDEO PD-12P (series) power supply Computer with Camera Link™ frame grabber TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 32: Installation
For optimal performance, JAI recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the camera and following the precautions below. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 33: Connector Pin Configurations
• Make sure the camera has enough open space around it to facilitate the free flow of air. Please contact JAI at (800) 445-5444 or send an E-mail to imaging@pulnix.com if you have any questions. 5.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations 5.2.2 (a) -
Page 34: Figure 37. 26-Pin Camera Link Connector
The TM-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 troubleshooting. Note: This analog signal is not an RS-170 (television format) signal that can be connected to a standard CCTV monitor. BNC Connector. FIGURE 38. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 35: Camera Link Cable
When wiring the PD-12UU and PD-12UE power supplies directly, please note the following: • The lead ends must be twisted together and tin-soldered for strength and electrical continuity. • Use shrink tubing or a similar insulator to prevent exposed leads from touching and shorting. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 36: Figure 40. 12P-02S Interface Cable (Optional)
Rotate the connector while applying slight pressure until the keyways line up. Press the connector into place until firmly seated. Plug the power cord into the 100V AC socket. This will power up the camera. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 37: Attaching The Analog Video Output
1. C-mount to F-mount and C-mount to K-mount adapters are available for larger format lenses (35mm). Check with local photography dealers for these lens adapters. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 38: Functions And Operations
The camera has a BNC connector on the back panel to output the analog video signal. 6.1.3 Power and External Sync Connector Refer to Section 5.2.2 (b on page 24 for information on the power and external sync. connectors. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 39: Sensor Layer And Timing
The CCD sensor layout is shown as it is used in the timing video readout in respect to pixels and lines. For the TMC-4200CL the effective full frame Bayer sequence starts with GRG. For partial scan the sequence starts with GRG for the odd lines, and BGB for the even lines. -
Page 40: Figure 44. Camera Timing Chart
Page 30 Functions and Operations Camera Timing Chart FIGURE 44. Vsub Exposure ..Digital Data Analog Video Digital Data Output Order for Configuration FIGURE 45. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 41: Scan Area
The rest of the lines are dumped out using the fast dump function of the CCD. This transfer method causes the frame rate of each mode to vary. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 42: Programmable Scan Area
For a color CCD, the upper-left Bayer pattern changes, depending on the start point location. If the start point is the odd row, the upper-left Bayer pattern is G. In RG if the start point is the even row, the upper- left bayer pattern is B in BG. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 43: Full Scan Area 2X2 Binning
2, ..., 1024). In this mode vertical binning makes frame transfer faster than normal scan mode, however, due to the mixture of pixel information, the camera resolution is low in this mode, and the Bayer pattern CCD camera loses color information. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 44: Sub-Sampling Digital Zoom
1536(H) x 1536(V) of the CCD sensor. • In 4x mode output video is every other three pixels in the horizontal row, and every-other three lines in the vertical rows of the full scan area, which is 2048(H) x 2048(V). TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 45: Figure 50. Sub-Sampling Digital Zoom
Page 35 Functions and Operations Sub-sampling Digital Zoom FIGURE 50. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 2x FIGURE 51. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 46: Figure 52. Sub-Sampling Digital Zoom 3X
Page 36 Functions and Operations Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 3x FIGURE 52. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 47: Figure 53. Sub-Sampling Digital Zoom 4X
Centered 250 250 x 2048 79.92 43.43 Lines Full Scan 2x2 1024 x 1024 26.42 15.09 Binning Sub-sampling 512 x 512 31.98 20.40 Digital Zoom Programma- 1 - 2048 1-2048 x 2048 ble Scan Area TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 48: Electronic Shutter
9 video lines, this charge is sent to the horizontal register. Because the external trigger is randomly applied, the new image charge may overlap with the previous image. To prevent an existing charge accumulation from interfering with a new image, most users set up TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 49: Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode
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. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 50: Pulse Width Control Mode
But, since images obtained at 25 C are often very degraded due to thermal noise, it is recommended the active period of the external trigger be no longer than one second. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 51: Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode
. . . Strobe ..Digital ..Data . . . Analog ..Video TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 52: Pwc Piv Mode
1300 1924 Unit single 2392 2393 2392 2393 2393 1274 3016 dual 1024 1024 1024 1024 1024 Pixel Clock single 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 1024 dual 1668 single 2504 dual single dual single 1704 TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... - Page 53 67 x2: 46 x3: 25 x4: 4 single x1: 44 x2: 30 x3: 17 x4: 4 dual x1: 68 x2: 89 x3: 113 x4: 131 single x1: 91 x2: 105 x3: 118 x4: 131 TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras...
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Page 54: Dynamic Range Control
The range is limited by the structure and the pixel size. The TM-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). TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 55: Programmable Look-Up Table (Lut) And Knee Control
There is no 12-bit LUT. The look-up table has two knee points (variable gamma selection) that allow the 10-bit input to be segmented into three regions. The look-up table selection can be made by knee curve direct input. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 56: External Sync And Pixel Locking
= 27.97 Hz ± 2% 500L Partial Scan: fHD = 30.769 KHz ± 2% fVD = 49.63 Hz ± 2% 250L Partial Scan: fHD = 30.769 KHz ± 2% fVD = 79.92 Hz ± 2% TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 57: Serial Communication Kit
The Camera Link version’s control software is included in the AccuPiXEL Camera Control software. For a detailed description of the software’s operation, please see the software portion of this manual “Graphical User Interface” on page 7. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 58: Tm-4200Cl Command List
:MGA= <cr> :o<cr> Set Master Gain (XXX = 000 - FFF) :MGB= <cr> :o<cr> Set R channel Fine Gain (XXX = 000 - FFF) :VRA= <cr> :o<cr> Set Master Offset (XXX = 000 - FFF) TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... - Page 59 Inquire Status (X = 0 Disable, X = 1 Enable, X = ? Inquire Status) Vsub :DCI= <cr> :o<cr> Set Vsub (XXX = 600 - D00) :DCI? <cr> :oDC[XXX]<cr> Inquire Vsub (XXX = 600 - D00) TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras...
- Page 60 External Trigger Polarity (X = 1 Active High, X = 0 Active Low) :TPTN <cr> :o<cr> Enable/Disable Test Pattern (X = 1 Enable, X = 0 Disable) :CAM? <cr> :o[model]<cr> Inquire Camera Model :VER? <cr> :o[version]<cr> Inquire MPU firmware version TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras...
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Page 61: Table 8. Tm-4200Cl Command Response Table
Bit 6 Pixel Output 00=<---<--- 01<=<------> Order 0 Bit 7 Pixel Output 10=<<------ Order 1 Byte 10 Function Flag 1 Bit 0 Shutter 0 Continuous Mode: 0000 - 1001=Continuous pre- set shutter 0 - 9 TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... - Page 62 Function Flag 3 Bit 0 R Channel 0=Disable 1=Enable Auto Fine Gain Bit 1 R Channel 0=Disable 1=Enable Auto Fine Offset Bit 2 Rsvd Bit 3 Rsvd Bit 4 Blemish Com- 0=Disable 1=Enable pensation Bit 5 Rsvd TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras...
- Page 63 Total Lines of Programmable Scan Area (H'0001 Programmable - H'0800) Scan Area Byte 21, 22 Shutter Speed Shutter Speed of Programmable Shutter (H'0000 - of Programm- H'081F) able Shutter Byte 23, 24 Vsub Voltage Vsub Voltage (H'0600 - H'0D00=7.8V - 17V) TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras...
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Page 64: Problems And Solutions
Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational. • Shutter selection • Iris opening on the lens 8.0.3 Symptom: Non-synchronized Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational. • Proper mode output • Frame grabber software camera selection TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 65: Information And Support Resources
For further information and support: Phone: (408) 383-0300 (800) 445-5444 Fax: (408) 383-0301 E-mail: imaging@pulnix.com Mail: JAI PULNiX, Inc. Sales Department 625 River Oaks Pkwy. San Jose, CA 95134 ATTN: Video Applications Web Site: www.jaipulnix.com TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 66: Appendix
26CL-02-26 (2m), 26CL-05-26 (5m) Power Cable 12P-02S Power Supply PD-12UUP series (includes power connector) *. Refer to Section 5.2.1 on page 22 for information on camera heat dissipation. Image quality will degrade with increasing temperature. TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... -
Page 67: Tm-4200Cl Physical Dimensions
[0.97] 1/4"-20 2X M6 8X M3 X 6. 5 [0. 2 6] CAMERA L INK 18.0 [ 0 .71] VIDEO POWER 9.1.2 Spectral Response Spectral Response FIGURE 61. 0.35 0.25 0.15 0.05 1000 Wavelength (nm) TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras... - Page 68 Page 58 Appendix TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras...
- Page 69 I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s JAI PULNiX, Inc. Tel: 408-383-0300 625 River Oaks Pkwy. Tel: 800-445-5444 San Jose, CA 95134 Fax: 408-383-0301 Email: imaging@jaipulnix.com w w w . j a i p u l n i x . c o m 10393 Rev.
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