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- Page 1 RM/TM-4200GE RMC/TMC-4200GE Digital Monochrome/Color Progressive Scan, Interline-Transfer GE Camera Document Version: E Document P/N: 10394...
- 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-4200GE 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-4200GE 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 Installation ...................... - Page 6 RM/TM-4200GE Series 4.3.6 Interrupt Moderation rate ..................37 4.3.7 Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay ..............37 4.3.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used ................38 Configuring the Camera ..................40 Acquisition and Trigger Controls ................40 ...
- Page 7 RM/TM-4200GE 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 ..............14 ...
- Page 8 RM/TM-4200GE Series List of Tables Table 1 12-Pin Connector ..................12 Table 2 Scan Area Start Points.................. 20 Table 3 Electronic Preset Shutter ................23 Table 4 Asynchronous Mode Chart ................28 ...
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Page 9: Hardware Introduction
The TM-4200GE series consists of the TM-4200GE (monochrome) and the TMC-4200GE (color), as well as the RoHS-compliant versions RM-4200GE and RMC-4200GE. Unless otherwise noted, all information contained in this manual is relevant to all 4200GE models. The TM-4200GE output is available with 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit processing. - Page 10 RM/TM-4200GE Series • Electronic shutter The TM-4200GE has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides superb pictures at various speeds without smearing. • Asynchronous reset The TM-4200GE captures async reset images and provides single-shot video output with single FDV (frame data valid).
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Page 11: Installation
2.1.1 Unpacking Instructions JAI recommends that you save the original packing cartons for the cameras and accessories in case you need to return or exchange an item. We also recommend that you bench-test any equipment being sent to another location for field installation to assure that everything is fully operational as a system. -
Page 12: Power Supplies And Power Cable Setup
For users providing power through the 12-pin connector, the PD-12P, PD-12UEP and PD-12UUP power supplies are available with the 12-pin mating connector already attached to the leads from the power supply. The PD- 12UU and PD-12UE power supplies can be connected to the JAI Inc. power cable either directly or using a terminal strip. -
Page 13: Figure 3. 12P-02S Interface Cable (Optional)
All connections must be properly insulated to prevent shorting. 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. -
Page 14: Attaching The Camera Lens
RM/TM-4200GE Series support a 2A to 2.5A in-rush current for approximately 200µs to prevent the voltage at the camera from dropping below the 10.8V minimum required. Dropping below this will result in the camera’s internal power supply lowering its impedance in an attempt to draw more current. Since no more current will be available, the voltage at the camera will drop instead. -
Page 15: Operation
RM/TM-4200GE Series Operation Progressive Scanning The TM-4200GE uses a state-of-the-art progressive scanning interline transfer CCD (Kodak KAI-16000) which scans all lines sequentially from top to bottom at one frame rate. Like a non-interlace computer monitor, it outputs a stable, crisp image without alternating lines and a full vertical resolution of 2048 lines. Note: many computer monitors may not support the full vertical resolution of the TM-4200GE, however most modern monitors have display modes ranging as high as 2048 x 1536 pixels, enabling the output of a TM-4200GE camera to be displayed at nearly full resolution. -
Page 16: Full Scan Area 2X2 Binning
RM/TM-4200GE Series 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. -
Page 17: Resolution Proportional Digital Zoom
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 7. 2x2 Binning 3.1.4 Resolution Proportional Digital Zoom TM-4200GE 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 18: Figure 9. 1X Digital Zoom
RM/TM-4200GE Series 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. Figure 9. 1x Digital Zoom 1.3x RPDZ 1.3x Mode produces an image that is effectively 1.3x digital zoom. -
Page 19: Figure 11. 2X Digital Zoom
RM/TM-4200GE Series 2x RPDZ 2x Mode produces an image that is effectively 2x digital zoom. Figure 11. 2x Digital Zoom 4x RPDZ 4x Mode produces an image that is effectively 4x digital zoom. Figure 12. 4x Digital Zoom Note: The total zoom level will be the optical zoom established by the lens multiplied by the RPDZ mode settings. -
Page 20: Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions)
3.2.1 Color Filter Array JAI Inc. 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 framegrabber or computer, the color information is easily manipulated to restore the original color images. -
Page 21: 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 is exactly the same. Contact JAI Inc. for further information regarding CCD manufacturers. -
Page 22: Camera Functions
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 15. Example of TMC-4200GE in Default Mode. 3.2.5 Camera Functions AccuPiXEL color cameras perform all functions the same way as monochrome cameras. However, because of color characteristics, the LUT (Look-up Table) is different. The LUT is a powerful tool to adjust the dynamic range, as well as the color dynamic range. -
Page 23: Interpolation Software
3 x 3 interpolation, 2 x 2 interpolation, color matrix, white balance capability, and so on. All AccuPiXEL color cameras are carefully designed for maximum color performance. JAI Inc. strongly suggests that you use digital output for the best performance. -
Page 24: Asynchronous No Shutter Mode
RM/TM-4200GE Series When n=0, the exposure time is the minimum exposure time. It is equal to: In this mode the maximum exposure time is equal to the setting for one frame. If the user specified exposure time is longer than the time allowed for one frame, it will be ignored by the camera. 3.3.3 Asynchronous No Shutter Mode In Asynchronous No Shutter Mode, applying the external trigger starts a camera scan reset. -
Page 25: Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode
RM/TM-4200GE Series 3.3.4 Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode In Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the exposure starts after one discharge signal (Vsub), which happens after the trigger’s active edge is off. Because the discharge signal (Vsub) synchronizes with LDV in this mode, there is a maximum one video line of jitter between the trigger active edges to discharge signals (Vsub) off. -
Page 26: Pulse Width Control Mode
RM/TM-4200GE Series 3.3.5 Pulse Width Control Mode In Pulse Width Control (PWC) Mode, the exposure time is controlled by the external trigger. When an external trigger is applied, one discharge signal (Vsub) is generated right after the active edge of the trigger. The exposure starts when the discharge signal is in the off state. -
Page 27: Pwc Piv Mode
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 19. PIV Exposure Timing Table 3.3.7 PWC PIV Mode The PWC PIV mode is based on PIV Fixed Exposure. In this mode, the first time exposure is controlled by the pulse width of the external trigger, which is similar to PWC mode. The real exposure time of the first image is equal to the pulse width of the external trigger. -
Page 28: Dynamic Range Control
RM/TM-4200GE Series Table 4 Asynchronous Mode Chart Asyn No Shutter Async Preset and Prog. Shutter <1 line <1 line 6 clk 9.5 line (n+1) lines + 1024 clk Pulse width + 1024 clk 1024 clk PIV Fixe Expo PIV PWC Unit Pixel Frame... -
Page 29: External Sync And Pixel Locking
RM/TM-4200GE Series At a specific gain setting, the offset (minimum level..dark point) and A/D reference top voltage (maximum level... saturation point) are set to 12-bit A/D input so that the full dynamic range of the CCD is utilized at 12- bit references as the input and the LUT output is converted into either 8-bit or 10- bit to adjust the gamma correction. -
Page 30: Figure 22. Camera Timing Chart
RM/TM-4200GE Series Timing Scan Mode Unit dual single 2048 2048 2048 2048 2048 1024 2080 1100 1040 2048 1000 1024 tU-3 tW+6 dual x1: 67 x2: 46 x3: 25 x4: 4 single x1: 44 x2: 30 x3: 17 x4: 4 dual x1: 68 x2: 89... -
Page 31: Figure 23. Digital Data Output Order For Configuration
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 23. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration Figure 24. Field Video Timing--Continuous Mode Table 6 Video Output Horizontal (pixels) Vertical (lines) Scan Data Area Clock 2080 2048 1100 1000 40MHz 1300 1024 25 ns Operation... -
Page 32: Table 7 External Hd Locking And External Vd Reset
RM/TM-4200GE Series Table 7 External HD Locking and External VD Reset External HD Locking Timing Vertical VD Reset Timing Horizontal Vertical (pixels) (lines) Scan Pixel Area Clock Freq. Time Freq. Time (kHz) (μsec) (Hz) (msec) 14.79 67.6 2080 2071 27.7 35.75 1100 1091... -
Page 33: Functions & 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 34: Disable Firewalls
BayerGR8 for color. 4.3.3 Disable Firewalls To ensure proper operation of the JAI SDK & Control Tool, all firewalls must be disabled. This also includes the Windows firewall. Click [Start], [Control Panel] for accessing the Windows firewall configuration. - Page 35 RM/TM-4200GE 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. (8)Click [Advanced] tab.
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Page 36: Setting Receive Descriptors
RM/TM-4200GE 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 37: 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 38: 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 39 RM/TM-4200GE Series If it is not shown, confirm the setting in the “Settings” window. Access the “Settings” window by clicking on the icon to the left of the blue question mark icon. Functions & Operations...
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Page 40: Configuring The Camera
RM/TM-4200GE 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 25. Acquisition And Trigger Controls Category AcquisitionMode: controls how the camera behaves during image acquisition. The possible options are: •... -
Page 41: Analogcontrols
RM/TM-4200GE Series ExposureMode: specifies mode of operation for the exposure control (or shutter). All Async modes, and PulseWidthControl require a trigger signal. The possible options are: • Off: No shutter. • ContinuousPreset1 • … • ContinuousPreset9 • ContinuousProgrammable: Puts the camera into ContinuousProgrammable mode and enable ContinuousProgrammable value feature below. -
Page 42: Image Size Controls
RM/TM-4200GE Series GainSelector: select the video channel that GainRaw will affect. Available choices: • All: entire image. • Tap2: right channel. GainRaw: controls the Gain value. GainAutoBalance: use this feature to balance the left and right channel’s Gain values. Make sure the camera is pointing at a uniform light source. -
Page 43: Figure 28. Image Output Example
RM/TM-4200GE Series HeightMax: shows the current valid maximum value for Height. Width: sets the width of the output image. When ScanMode is changed it is necessary to set this value to equal to or less than WidthMax. Height: sets the height of the output image. When ScanMode is changed it is necessary to set this value to equal to or less than HeightMax. -
Page 44: Image Preprocessing
UserScanAreaStart: sets the starting line of the User Programmable scan area. First line has a value of 0 and corresponds to the top of the image sensor. For color cameras (TMC/RMC-4200GE) this value changes the Bayer pattern of the captured image. Sets PixelFormat to BayBG for odd value, and BayerGR for even value. -
Page 45: Lut (Look Up Table)
RM/TM-4200GE Series • WhiteBlemishCalibration: this is done to calibrate the camera so Blemish Compensation can be run. This is only necessary after a camera has been powered off and restarted. Cover the lens with the lens cap before calibrating. LUT (Look Up Table) The camera’s Lookup Table is used for dynamic range control when the camera is in 8, or 10-bit output mode. -
Page 46: Deviceinformation
DeviceInformation Show camera’s general information such as version, model, and serial number. Figure 31. DeviceInformation Category DeviceVendorName: shows JAI, Inc. 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. -
Page 47: Gigevisiontransportlayer
RM/TM-4200GE Series GigEVisionTransportLayer More advanced controls for setting IP Address, GigE Vision Stream Channel settings, etc… A complete explanation of GigE is out of the scope of this manual therefore the user should seek out various online guides about: Persistent/Static IP, DHCP, LLA, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and networking. 5.8.1 Persistent IP When powered up and connected to the network the camera will use the following sequence to obtain an IP... -
Page 48: Stream Channel Packet Size
RM/TM-4200GE Series 5.8.2 Stream Channel Packet Size GevSCPSPacketSize: 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 value of 1428 is required to get images without dropped packets. -
Page 49: Figure 33. Plc Lut Diagram
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 33. 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 50: Signalroutingblock
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 34. 5.9.1 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 51: Figure 34. Plc
RM/TM-4200GE Series 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. 12 Pin External_INT_In External Integration Control / Read Out Inhibit signal. -
Page 52: Controlbits
RM/TM-4200GE Series PLC_ctrl2 PLC_ctrl3 PLC_Q2 PLC_Q3 PLC_Q6 PLC_Q7 Counter1Gt Counter1Eq Timer1Out X(D) Timer2Out X(D) Timer3Out X(D) Timer4Out 5.9.2 ControlBits There are 3 Control Bits: PLC_ctrl0, PLC_ctrl2, and PLC_ctrl3. Note that PLC_ctrl1 is not available. The control bits can be used as software triggers by toggling between two states: True and False. True sets the signal High, while False sets the signal to Low. -
Page 53: Figure 37. Plc Q Output
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 37. PLC Q Output 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 54: Plcspecialconfigurations
RM/TM-4200GE Series • PLC_I7 • PLC_I0_Not: a Not operation is applied to the signal. • … • PLC_I7_Not: a Not operation is applied to the signal. Operator0 and Operator2 can have the following Boolean operations: • • • • AndParenthesis: creates a “(Variable0 & Variable1)”, or “(Variable2 & Variable3)” operation. •... -
Page 55: Figure 38. Plc Special Configurations
RM/TM-4200GE Series Figure 38. PLC Special Configurations Figure 39. CountersAndTimersControls Configuring the Camera... -
Page 56: Counters
RM/TM-4200GE Series 5.9.5 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 57: Pulse Generators Controls
RM/TM-4200GE Series • PLC_Q17_LevelLow: increment when the signal is at the Low section. CounterResetActivation: select the signal event type that will reset the counter. The counter will be reset to 0. Available options: • Off: no decrement events • RisingEdge: increment when the signal goes from Low to High •... -
Page 58: Plc Grabber Features
RM/TM-4200GE Series TimerGranularityFactor: a multiplier value used to scale the Delay and the Duration in increments of 30 nsec. TimerPeriod: shows the timer’s period in units of nsec. TimerTriggerActivation: select the signal state of the TriggerSource to start the Timer. •... -
Page 59: 5.10 Register Map
RM/TM-4200GE Series Set ExposureMode to one of Asynchronous modes. Setup the Timer (Pulse Generator) a. Set TimerSelector to Timer1. b. Set TimerTriggerSource to Continuous. c. Set TimerDurationRaw, TimerDelayRaw, TimerGranularityFactor according to values below. i These are example values only; other combinations can also be used. ii TimerFrequency tells you the rate of the trigger, hence frame rate. - Page 60 RM/TM-4200GE Series Read/ Visibility Category / Feature Value Range Default Value Write Level ExposureMode Beginner ContinuousPreset1 … ContinuousPreset9 ContinuousProgrammable AsyncNoShutter AsyncPreset1 … AsyncPreset8 PulseWidthControl FixedExposurePIV PWC_PIV AsyncProgrammable AsyncProgrammable 0-2079 Factory Set Beginner ContinousProgrammable ScanMode Limited Factory Set Beginner 0 - 2079 (A) 0 - 1100 (B) 0 - 600 (C) 0 - 400 (D)
- Page 61 RM/TM-4200GE Series Read/ Visibility Category / Feature Value Range Default Value Write Level TimerTriggerSource PLC_Q PLC_Q Beginner Continuous CounterSelector Counter1 Counter1 Beginner CounterDecrementEventSour Beginner PLC_Q16_RisingEdge PLC_Q16_FallingEdge PLC_Q16_AnyEdge PLC_Q16_LevelHigh PLC_Q16_LevelLow CounterDuration 0-4294967295 Beginner CounterEventSource Beginner PLC_Q17_RisingEdge PLC_Q17_FallingEdge PLC_Q17_AnyEdge PLC_Q17_LevelHigh PLC_Q17_LevelLow CounterResetActivation Beginner RisingEdge FallingEdge...
- Page 62 RM/TM-4200GE Series Read/ Visibility Category / Feature Value Range Default Value Write Level GevPersistentIPAddress 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255 000.000.000.000 Expert GevPersistentSubnetMask 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255 000.000.000.000 Expert GevPersistentDefaultGatewa 000.000.000.000 - 255.255.255 000.000.000.000 Expert GevCurrentIPConfigurationPe Beginner rsistenIP ImageSizeControl SensorDigitizationTaps Expert WidthMax 0 – 2048 Beginner HeightMax 0 - 2048...
- Page 63 RM/TM-4200GE Series Read/ Visibility Category / Feature Value Range Default Value Write Level LUTMode Linear Linear Beginner Gamma45 Knne KneeX1 0 - 255 Beginner KneeY1 0 - 255 Beginner KneeX2 0 - 255 Beginner KneeY2 0 - 255 Beginner LUTInversion Execute Command Beginner UserSets...
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Page 64: Troubleshooting
Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, the problems listed in this section are solved by following these instructions. If there is no solution listed to the problem you are encountering, contact a JAI Inc. representative. 6.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational. -
Page 65: Appendix
RM/TM-4200GE Series 7 Appendix Specifications Table 9 TM-4200GE Camera Specifications Table Feature TM-4200GE 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 (Active Pixels) 2048 (H) x 2048 (V) @ 15 Hz (full image) 2048 (H) x 1000 (V) @ 28 Hz (partial scan) 2048 (H) x 500 (V) @ 50Hz (partial scan) -
Page 66: Tm-4200Ge Physical Dimensions
RM/TM-4200GE Series 7.1.1 TM-4200GE Physical Dimensions Figure 40. 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 67: Spectral Response
RM/TM-4200GE Series 7.1.2 Spectral Response Figure 41. TM-4200 Spectral Response Figure 42. TMC-4200 Spectral Response Appendix... - Page 68 RM/TM-4200GE Series Appendix...
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