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AM-800CL
AB-800CL
8M Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and color Camera
Document Version: ver.1.0
AMAB-800CL_Ver.1.0_March 2011
1027E-1102

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  • Page 1 User Manual AM-800CL AB-800CL 8M Digital Progressive Scan Monochrome and color Camera Document Version: ver.1.0 AMAB-800CL_Ver.1.0_March 2011 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-800CL 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-800CL 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 2 ............... - 20 - 5.4.2.7 Setting example 3 ............... - 20 - 5.4.3 Binning (Command : BNC) (Only for AM-800CL) ......... - 21 - 5.4.4 Bayer output pattern ................ - 21 - Sensor layout and timing ............- 22 - Sensor layout ..................
  • Page 6 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 6.4.2 If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 ..........- 26 - 6.4.3 DVAL output if the Binning control is set to 2=2x1or 3=2x2 ......- 26 - 6.4.4 LVAL-LOW level period ..............- 27 - Operating modes ..............
  • Page 7 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 12.2 Specifications table ................- 61 - Appendix ..................- 63 - 1. Precautions .................... - 63 - 2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ..............- 63 - 3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ........... - 63 - 4.

  • Page 8: Before Using Am-800Cl And Ab-800Cl

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Before using AM-800CL and AB-800CL The CCD sensor used in the AM-800CL and AB-800CL operates with four (4) 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 RGB color output.

  • Page 9: General

    Both cameras also have edge-dump and PIV modes. The AM-800CL has H and V binning modes and both the AM-800CL and AB-800CL have an AOI (Area Of Interest) mode for achieving a faster frame rate.

  • Page 10: Camera Nomenclature

     8.5 frames/second for AB-800CL RGB output (in-camera interpolation)  Various readout modes, horizontal and vertical binning (AM-800CL only) and AOI (Area Of Interest) modes for faster frame rate  -3dB to +24dB gain control for AM-800CL and 0dB to +24dB for AB-800CL ...

  • Page 11: Locations And Functions

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Locations and functions Locations and functions (C-mount) 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...

  • Page 12: Locations And Functions (F-Mount)

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Locations and functions (F-mount) ④ ③ ⑤ POWER / TR IG POWER / TR IG DCIN/ TR IG DCIN/ TR IG DIGITAL I / O DIGITAL I / O ⑤ ② ①  Lens mount F-mount (Note *1) ...

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 14: Input And Output

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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.4 Hirose 12-pin connector 5.1.1.2 Pin assignment Pin no. Signal...

  • Page 15: Dip Switch Sw500

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 16: Camera Link Interface

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Camera Link interface 2-tap 1-tap Port/Signal Pin No. 8bit 10bit 12bit RGB 8-bit Port A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A0 TAP A1 Port A1 TAP A1 TAP A1 TAP A2 Port A2 TAP A2 TAP A2...

  • Page 17: Trigger Input

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Fig. 8 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 18: Output

    Bit allocation 5.4.1.2 Camera link output The AM-800CL and AB-800CL have a 4-tap readout from the CCD. The 4-tap output is combined horizontally to output 2 taps through the Camera Link interface. (TAP C + TAP D) To Camera Link I/F (TAP A + TAP B) Fig.12 2-tap output...

  • Page 19: Partial Scan Readout (Aoi) (Commands: Stl, Etl)

    AOI setting Note for AOI setting In the AM-800CL and AB-800CL, the frame rate setting has priority. If AOI is used, the frame rate setting should use fewer lines that 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 20 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 5.4.2.2 If the bit allocation is set to 8,10 or 12bit and the binning control is OFF or 2x1 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: If The Bit Allocation Is Set To Rgb

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 5.4.2.4 If the bit allocation is set to RGB In this case, the binning control is not available. So there is only one calculation method. Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} + Roundup｛(2472 – Height+Offset)/4｝+ Height + 46 = Frame number Frame rate(Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.00004655)

  • Page 22: Setting Example 2

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 5.4.2.6 Setting example 2 Bit allocation is 8-,10- or 12-bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2) Position Offset Height Frame line Frame Frequency (Hz) 2472 30.96 Binning V x2 1236 30.96 Upper TAP 1236 40.87...

  • Page 23: Binning (Command : Bnc) (Only For Am-800Cl)

    5.4.3 Binning (Command : BNC) (Only for AM-800CL) This function is available only for AM-800CL. 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 24: Sensor Layout And Timing

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Sensor layout and timing Sensor layout Fig.18 Sensor layout 6.2. Vertical timing (8bit, 10 bit or 12bit for Bit allocation) 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=2472) LVAL...

  • Page 25: Aoi Setting

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 6.2.1.2 AOI setting LVAL FVAL DVAL Valid data DATA Expsoure XEEN Fig.20 Vertical timing for partial scanning (AOI) Frame rate examples when the start line and the end line are set as follows Total line Frame rate...
  • Page 26 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 6.2.2.2 AOI setting LVAL FVAL DVAL Valid data DATA Expsoure XEEN Fig.22 Vertical timing (Vertical binning, AOI setting) Total line Frame rate Offset HEGHT (Hz) 1236 40.87 48.61 41.19 49.08 - 24 -...

  • Page 27: Vertical Timing (Bit Allocation = Rgb)

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 6.3. Vertical timing (Bit allocation = RGB) 6.3.1 AOI initial setting LVAL FVAL 2472L DVAL Valid Data DATA CCD Exposure XEEN Frame rate: 2524L, 8.5fps Fig.23 Vertical timing (RGB output mode, AOI setting) 6.3.2 AOI setting LVAL...

  • Page 28: Horizontal Timing

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 6.4. Horizontal timing 6.4.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1 1LVAL 3724clk = 46.55μs 1clk=25ns (via Camera Link) (Exposure start line 1LVAL 3964 clk = 49.55μs) Fig.25 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning OFF) 6.4.2 If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 1LVAL 4044clk = 50.55μs...

  • Page 29: Lval-Low Level Period

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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-800CL / AB-800CL 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: Mode

    （HxV） 2 x 2 Note: The AM-800CL and AB-800CL 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 (58.7326ms), the frame rate should be set at a longer time than the exposure time.

  • Page 32: Trigger Overlap (Command: To)

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 7.3.3 Trigger Overlap (Command: TO) This function sets if a trigger pulse can be accepted while data is being read out or not. TO=0 OFF ： The trigger pulse is not accepted during CCD readout. This works the same as the LVAL asynchronous mode.

  • Page 33: Normal Continuous Operation

    For the video timing, refer to the chapters 6.2 ,6.3 and 6.4. The frame rate of full pixels readout is 17.0263fps for AM-800CL and 8.5fps for AB-800CL. Primary settings to use this mode Acquisition Frame Rate: AR=1～42964...

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

    Additional settings determine if the trigger pulse can be accepted during the exposure period. The frame rate of full pixels readout is 17.0263fps for AM-800CL and 8.5fps for AB-800CL. Primary settings to use this mode Acquisition control Acquisition frame rate: AR= 1～42964...

  • Page 35: If The Overlap Setting Is "Readout

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 7.6.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout” Trigger 2L(Min.) LVAL CCD Exposure Exposure period XEEN FVAL 4.5L ～ 5.5L Binning Control OFF, 2x1 53μs ± 0.5μs 1x2, 2x2 61μs ± 0.5μs Fig.31 Readout - 33 -...

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

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 7.7.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout” Trigger 2L(Min.) CCD Exposure Exposure period XEEN FVAL Fig.33 Readout Binning Control OFF, 2x1 53μs ± 0.5μs 83.2μs ± 0.5μs 1x2, 2x2 61μs ± 0.5μs 87.2μs ± 0.5μs - 35 -...

  • Page 38: Edge-Dump Mode (So-Called Rct)

    Auto mode: ASC=1 (Continuous) Trigger dump: TD=1（Dump ON) Note：The AM-800CL and AB-800CL gives priority to the frame rate over the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at longer than 58.73ms (1 frame period), the frame rate must be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time.

  • Page 39: Piv(Particle Image Velocimetry)

    In this way, two strobe lights take two video outputs. The frame rate for full pixels readout is 8.5fps for both AM-800CL and AB-800CL. Primary Settings...

  • Page 40: Other Functions

    Variable range : -256 to 255 LSB (at 10-bit output) Gain control (Relative commands GA,GJUT1,2,3) The AM-800CL can adjust the gain level from -3dB to +24dB using 0dB as the reference (Factory default). In the AB-800CL, 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 41: Exposure Auto (Related Commands : Asc=1(On),Ascs,Ascea,Ascei)

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL tapD TapC To Camera Link I/F Tap B Tap A Fig.37 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. The adjusting range is 58.733 ms to 10μs. The tracking speed can also be set.

  • Page 42: 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-800CL and AB-800CL uses compensation data collected in the factory and can be turned ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.

  • Page 43: Gamma (Command: Gams)

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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. The parameter of GAMS is 0 to 31 and the default is 16.

  • Page 44: Bayer Color Interpolation (Command : Bcic) (Only For Ab-800Cl)

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 8.10. Bayer color interpolation (Command : BCIC) (Only for AB-800CL) This function is available only for AB-800CL. The AB-800CL uses a CCD with an RGB Bayer pattern. If the Bayer color interpolation is not used, the following RAW data can be output.

  • Page 45: Temperature Sensor (Command : Tmpo)

    The measuring range : -55 to +125ºC Resolution : 0.0625 ºC The following table shows examples of values which can be read out by the TMPO command. The display resolution in the JAI camera control tool is 1 ºC. - 43 -...

  • Page 46: Configuring The Camera

    RS-232C control All configuration of the AM-800CL and AB-800CL 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 47: Save And Load Functions

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 48 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 C – Test image selector 0=OFF 1=Color bar (AB-xxx) / Test Image TPN=[Param.]<CR><LF> Black-White (AM-xxx) selector TPN?<CR><LF> 2= Gray horizontal ramp...
  • Page 49 AM-800CL / AB-800CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name 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-xxxCL) for AFE 1L, 1R, 2L, 1 GainAnalog All GA?<CR><LF> 0 to 672 (AB-XXXCL) -2393～3379...
  • Page 50 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 51 AM-800CL / AB-800CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name ±1dB -891～1000 Pixel Gain RED PGR3=[Param.]<CR><LF> (Only AB-800CL) (Data+8192)/ 8192 Tap3 PGR3?<CR><LF> Pixel Gain for Tap3 ±1dB -891～1000 Pixel Gain Blue PGB3=[Param.]<CR><LF> (Only AB-800CL) (Data+8192)/ 8192 Tap3 PGB3?<CR><LF> Pixel Gain for Tap3 ±1dB...
  • Page 52 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 53 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 54 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 55: 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 56: 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 57 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 58: Camera Control Window

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 10.2.3 Camera Control Window 10.2.3.1 Exposure Control 10.2.3.2 Gain Control - 56 -...
  • Page 59 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 10.2.3.3 Blemish Control When “Open LUT table” is clicked, the left side window will open, for example for blue channel. - 57 -...

  • Page 60: External Appearance And Dimensions

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL External appearance and dimensions ( 2. 44) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 C M ount ( 1. 77) ( 0. 83) ( depth0. 18) 4-M3 Depth 4.5 ( depth0. 18) ( 1. 42) ( 1. 77) ( 0. 12) (0.28)
  • Page 61 AM-800CL / AB-800CL (2.44) F Mount F Mount F Mount 4-M3 Depth 4.5 (1.77) (1.97) (depth0.18) (1.42) (1.77) (0.55) (0.12) POWER / TRIG POWER / TRIG DCIN/ TRIG DCIN/ TRIG DIGITAL I / O DIGITAL I / O 4-M3 Depth 4.5 27.5...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Specifications 12.1 Spectral response Fig. 41 Spectral response (AM-800CL) Fig.42 Spectral response (AB-800CL) - 60 -...

  • Page 63: Specifications Table

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 12.2 Specifications table Specifications AM-800CL AB-800CL Scanning system Progressive scan, 4 taps Synchronizing system Internal Image sensor 4/3 inch Monochrome interline CCD 4/3 inch Bayer color interline CCD Sensing area 18.13 (h) x 13.60 (v) mm 22.66 mm diagonal 5.5 (h) x 5.5 (v) m...
  • Page 64 AM-800CL / AB-800CL 32 LSB at 10-bit output, Black level -256 LSB to 255 LSB can be changed, 1 step is 0.25dB (at 10-bit output) OFF: γ=1.0, ON= 256 points can be set Gamma 0.45 to 1.0 can be set, Adjusting step is 0.05...

  • Page 65: Appendix

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL 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 66: 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-800CL / AB-800CL can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com...

  • Page 67: Manual Change History

    AM-800CL / AB-800CL Manual change history Date Revision Changes March 2011 Ver.1.0 New release - 65 -...

  • Page 68: 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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