Page 3 - TM-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Camera; Notice; CE Compliance; WARNING; TM-4200CL Operation Manual; UL
iii Notice Page TM-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Camera Notice 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 r...
Page 5 - Page v; Table of Contents; Graphical User Interface; Using the CamLink Mode; Hardware Introduction; Product Description; Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup
Page v Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Software Use and Installation Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1.1 Before Installing Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software . ...
Page 6 - Page vi; Sensor Layer and Timing; Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode; Dynamic Range Control; Appendix
Page vi Table of Contents 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
Page vii List of Figures List of Figures FIGURE 1. Setup installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v 2.5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FIGURE 2. AccuPIXel Setup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FIGURE 3. Follow t...
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Page viii List of Figures FIGURE 52. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 3x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 FIGURE 53. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 4x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 FIGURE 54. External Trigger Timi...
Page 9 - Page ix; List of Tables
Page ix List of Tables List of Tables TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 TABLE 2. Connector and Pin-out Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 TABLE 3. Scan Area...
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Page 11 - Operation Manual; Software Use and Installation Introduction; Software Installation; Software; Please note the following requirements.
January 24, 2007 Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software Operation Manual TM-4200CL series. 1 Software Use and Installation Introduction The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series cameras are high-resolution, progressive scan cameras...
Page 12 - Setup installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v 2.5.0
Page 2Software Use and Installation Introduction Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 1.1.2 Installing the Software To install the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series camera-control software, obtain the software from the JAI web site and run “Setup.exe.” The installer will direct you to...
Page 13 - AccuPIXel Setup screen; Note; Follow the installation directions; Click
Page 3 Software Use and Installation Introduction Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software FIGURE 2. AccuPIXel Setup screen Note : Change the installation directory if desired. FIGURE 3. Follow the installation directions 1.1.3 Installing the Camera Link API DLL (clserXXX.dll) To ...
Page 14 - The screen grabber has an essential .dll file.; Open “Add or Remove Programs” in the control panel.
Page 4Software Use and Installation Introduction Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 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 ...
Page 15 - “Add or Remove Programs” utility uninstalls older software.
Page 5 Software Use and Installation Introduction Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software FIGURE 5. “Add or Remove Programs” utility uninstalls older software.
Page 17 - Graphical User Interface; Main DualTap AccuPiXEL Window
Page 7 Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 3 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...
Page 18 - GO button. Choose the dll for the desired frame grabber.; Setting up CamLink
Page 8Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 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. FIGURE 8. Setting up CamLink...
Page 19 - Operating The Control Software; The report frame is near the bottom of the window.
Page 9 Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 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 setti...
Page 20 - To use Programmable shutter speed, select Programmable:
Page 10Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software FIGURE 13. Trigger mode uses a manual or sensor command to operate the shutter. FIGURE 14. To use Programmable shutter speed, select Programmable: 3.3.2 (b) Expo (lines) The Expo (lines) selection of the Expo...
Page 21 - The Scan Area drop down box.
Page 11 Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software FIGURE 15. The Scan Area drop down box. Scan area can vary from a, b, c, or d, to Programmable, various Zoom levels, and more. FIGURE 16. Enter the starting line number for a programmable scan. FIGURE 17. Cl...
Page 23 - Click the corresponding option button to set the tap.
Page 13 Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 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 Du...
Page 24 - Use the option buttons to select either Active High or Active Low.; Set “Trigger” by clicking the desired option button.
Page 14Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 3.3.8 Trigger Use the option buttons to select either Active High or Active Low. FIGURE 24. Set “Trigger” by clicking the desired option button. 3.3.9 LUT (Look-Up Table) The Knee Control box allows you to se...
Page 25 - The Table drop down menu offers three options.; Gamma.45 imitates human eye sensitivity when creating an image.
Page 15 Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 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 begi...
Page 26 - values directly to adjust the knee curve.; The report frame shows the recent camera actions.
Page 16Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 3.3.9 (c) Knee Control The Knee Control graphical control allows you to change two knee point values visually by clicking and dragging the “knee line.” You may also enter X 1 , Y 1 , X 2 , Y 2 values directly...
Page 27 - Use the “Option” menu to access the test pattern.
Page 17 Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 3.3.11 (b) Test Pattern From the main menu, select “Option” and click ‘Test pattern” to enable or disable the test pattern FIGURE 31. Use the “Option” menu to access the test pattern. 3.3.11 (c) Pixel Output...
Page 28 - From the main menu, select “File,” and click “Exit” to exit the software.
Page 18Graphical User Interface Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 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 Mai...
Page 29 - TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras; Hardware Introduction; The
January 24, 2007 TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Operation Manual 4 Hardware Introduction 4.1 Product Description The JAI TM-4200CL series consists of dual-tap output, (Camera Link software allows 12-bit, 10-bit, or 8-bit output) high-resol...
Page 30 - x 7.4 μm square pixels for precise dimensional measurement.
Page 20Hardware Introduction TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Applications for the TM-4200CL include machine vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation systems, high-definition graphics, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, archiving, and high-security surveillance. ...
Page 31 - auto gain balancing functions.; Warranty; System Configuration
Page 21 Hardware Introduction TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras • Output The TM-4200CL has a dual tap/single tap 12-bit, 10-bit or 8-bit Camera Link output. The analog output is 714 mVp-p composite video (75 ohms) on all models. • Dual-Channel Auto Black Level Balancing and Gain Balancin...
Page 32 - Installation; Camera-specific data sheet
Page 22Installation TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 5 Installation The following instructions are provided to help you to set up your camera quickly and easily. We suggest that you read through these instructions before you unpack and set up your camera system. 5.1 Getting Started 5.1....
Page 34 - standard CCTV monitor.; Camera Link Connector
Page 24Installation TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 5.2.2 (b) Digital I/O Connector The TM-4200 has a 26-pin connector on the rear panel to output Camera Link data. The connector pin-out is shown in Table 2 on page 24 FIGURE 37. 26-pin Camera Link Connector. TABLE 2. Connector and Pin-...
Page 35 - US plug
Page 25 Installation TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 5.2.3 Camera Link Cable The 26CL-02-26 cable assembly has been standardized as the Camera Link cable. This cable has a 26-pin connector on both ends. This is a straight-through cable and the pin-out configuration is shown in Table 2 ...
Page 36 - All connections must be properly insulated to prevent shorting.; 2P-02S Interface Cable Pin Out; Press the connector into place until firmly seated.; Lead Color
Page 26Installation TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras • The +12V lead is marked with a red stripe or white lettering; be sure not to reverse the leads. • All connections must be properly insulated to prevent shorting. 5.2.4 (b) JAI Power Cables When using JAI power cables such as the 12P...
Page 38 - Functions and Operations; Camera Connectors
Page 28Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 6 Functions and Operations 6.1 Camera Rear Pane FIGURE 42. Camera Connectors 6.1.1 Digital I/O Connector (Camera Link) Refer to Section 5.2.3 on page 25 for information on digital output connectors. 6.1.2 Analog Output Con...
Page 39 - Digital Video Output
Page 29 Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 6.2 Sensor Layer and Timing FIGURE 43. Digital Video Output 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 sequen...
Page 40 - J K L
Page 30Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras FIGURE 44. Camera Timing Chart FIGURE 45. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration LDV FDV Vsub TG Exposure Digital Data Analog Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J K L M G H A B C E D F
Page 42 - row, and the active lines are
Page 32Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 6.3.2 Programmable Scan Area In Programmable Scan Area Mode, users can specify both the start point of the active scan area and the total active lines through the serial communication commands. The area selected by users i...
Page 48 - Electronic Shutter; Electronic Preset Shutter; Minimum Exposure Time=
Page 38Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 6.4 Electronic Shutter The TM-4200CL has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides a superb picture at various speeds. 6.4.1 Preset Shutter TABLE 4. Electronic Preset Shutter 6.4.2 Programmable Exposure-Conti...
Page 49 - video lines, the real exposure time is equal to:; f the exposure time is less than the time
Page 39 Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras the application in a dark area and depend on a strobe light for illumination. From the time the external trigger activates until the transfer gate turns off, about 9.5 video lines are available for integration; if everyth...
Page 50 - The minimum active period of the external trigger is 5
Page 40Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras FIGURE 55. Asynchronous Programmable External Trigger 6.4.5 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 disc...
Page 51 - Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode; PIV Exposure Timing Table; pB
Page 41 Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras FIGURE 56. Pulse Width Control Trigger 6.4.6 Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode In Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) Fixed Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the first time exposure starts ...
Page 54 - Output and Blooming
Page 44Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras TABLE 6. Asynchronous Mode Chart 6.5 Dynamic Range Control FIGURE 59. Output and Blooming The typical interline transfer CCD has fixed noise levels based on dark current (thermal or KT noise), pattern noise, and the operat...
Page 56 - External Sync and Pixel Locking; Full Progressive Scan:
Page 46Functions and Operations TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 6.6 External Sync and Pixel Locking The TM-4200CL accepts an external sync of standard HD and VD at TTL level for general locking to a system sync and clock. The frequency requirement is as follows: Full Progressive Scan: ...
Page 57 - Serial Communication Kit; Serial Communication Kit
Page 47 Serial Communication Kit TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 7 Serial Communication Kit 7.1 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 t...
Page 60 - Report Current Settings
Page 50Serial Communication Kit TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description EEPROM :WRPG X <cr> :o<cr> Write Page (X = 0 - 6) (Unlock the Password first if writing to page 0) (Page 0 is the factory default setting, Page 1 is the po...
Page 63 - Password
Page 53 Serial Communication Kit TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Command Parameter End of Cmd Description Byte 12 Bit 6 Password 0=Disable 1=Enable Bit 7 Test Pattern 0=Disable 1=Enable Byte 13, 14 (X1, Y1) Coordinate for Knee 1 (X1, Y1=H'00 - H'FF) Byte 15, 16 (X2, Y2) Coordinate for ...
Page 64 - Problems and Solutions
Page 54Problems and Solutions TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 8 Problems and Solutions Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, problems can easily be solved by following these instructions. If the following remedies fail to offer a solution to your problems,...
Page 65 - Information and Support Resources; For further information and support:
Page 55 Problems and Solutions TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 8.1 Information and Support Resources For further information and support: Phone: (408) 383-0300 (800) 445-5444 Fax: (408) 383-0301 E-mail: [email protected] Mail: JAI PULNiX, Inc.Sales Department625 River Oaks Pkwy.San Jo...
Page 66 - Appendix; TM-4200CL Camera Specifications Table; ” progressive scan interline transfer CCD; with increasing temperature.
Page 56Appendix TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras 9 Appendix 9.1 Specifications TABLE 9. TM-4200CL Camera Specifications Table Feature TM-4200CL Imager 1.2” progressive scan interline transfer CCD Active Area 15.15mm x 15.15mm Active Pixels 2048 (H) x 2048 (V) Cell Size 7.4µm x 7.4µm Dis...
Page 69 - I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s
JAI PULNiX, Inc.625 River Oaks Pkwy.San Jose, CA 95134 Tel: 408-383-0300Tel: 800-445-5444Fax: 408-383-0301 w w w . j a i p u l n i x . c o m I m a g i n g P r o d u c t s 10393Rev. B Email: [email protected]
