AM-800CL AB-800CL
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1. B Af Cd Cr VI PPB PBDE SJ T11363 2006 x SJ T11363 2006 x r 1 4193 115 15 AB 800CL Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products known as China RoHS The table2. 42 8 12 Temperature sensor Command TMPO 43 9 Configuring Ehe Cale a ee AER ROG RA A OA 44 9 1 RS 232C CONtrOl sn ve Spes o e bUeo seri sU DeU Ue DU 44 9 2 Communication Setting ose e aea SR RERR 44 9 3 Save and load functions 45 9 4 Command list pp 45 10 Camera control LOO me 53 10 1 Control tool windows 53 10 2 Camera Control Tool interface 53 10 2 1 About WINdOW 2 cee cece cence ence eee ehe ehh ehe ehe ehe e s ehe ene enn enne 53 10 22 Communication Window senate u 54 10 2 3 Camera Control WindoOWss 56 11 External appearance and dimensions 58 12 Specificationms u uu uuu tins de de PURA awa 60 12 1 Spectral response 60 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 12 2 Specifications table 61 ADpPe diX uuu uu 63 Tis
3. 28 7 2 Exposure settings EEEE 28 TNOdG 29 7 2 2 Exposure time setting Command PE 29 7 2 3 Exposure sequence Commands EXSQ PES N EXSR EXSEP PE1 PE16 29 7 3 Trigger Control u OIN UOI 29 7 3 1 Selection of the trigger input Command TI 29 7 3 2 Trigger activation Command 29 7 3 3 Trigger Overlap Command 30 7 3 4 Trigger Dump Command TD 30 7 4 Auto shutter control Commands ASC ASCS ASCEA ASCEI 30 7 5 Normal continuous operation 31 7 6 Timed mode so called EPS operation 32 7 6 1 If the overlap setting is OFF 32 7 6 2 If the overlap setting is Readout 33 7 7 Trigger width mode so called PWC 34 7 7 1 the overlap setting is Non Overla
4. 14 5 3 2 Trigger NDUt ore 15 5 3 3 4 XEEN 15 54A OUutputs 16 54 1 16 5 4 1 1 Bitiallocatlons sa pn 16 5 4 1 2 Camera link output 16 5 4 2 Partial scan readout AOI Commands STL ETL 17 5 4 2 1 Frame rate calculation if AOI is 17 5 4 2 2 If the bit allocation is set to 8 10 12bit and the binning is OFF or 2 1 18 5 4 2 3 If the bit allocation is set to 8 10 or 12bit and the binning is 1x2 or 2x2 18 5 4 2 4 If the bit allocation is set to RGB 19 5 4 2 5 Setting example 1 19 5 4 2 6 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 a ssasasssasssassassaassasssssassasssssassasss asas 21 6 Sensor layout and timing 22 6 1 Sensor ayout uuu uu u u 22 6 2 Vertical timing 8bit 10 bit or 1
5. Tap Balance Tap Gain Balance Black Balance or v r Flat Field Correction Mode Off Recalbration Bayer Pixel Fine Black Red 512 512 M 3 512 512 Tap 4 512 512 Auto Mode Auto Speed 56 10 2 3 3 Recalibration Blemish Control AM 800CL AB 800CL White Threshold 0 White Blemish Number Position Horizontal 0 EX Position Vertical a Save my See the possibilities Mode Blemish Number aia Position Horizontal oz White Threshold Position Vertical J Recalibration Load Save When Open LUT table is clicked the left side window will open for example for blue channel LUT Control LUT off 777 Gamma Type Reset LUT Graph Copy To Every Color Send To Camera Read From Camera Write To File Read From File 1 0 0 5 0 5 1 0 57 LUT w 10 16 Color Green v Copy To Every Color Send To Camera Read From Camera Write To File Read From File 0 0 0 5 1 0 AM 800CL AB 800CL 11 External appearance and dimensions 1 57 Nount 4 M3 Depth 4 5 depthO 18 DC IN TRIG 1 57 2 17 36 DIGITAL 1 0
6. Tapi Fig 13 RGB 1 tap output 16 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 5 4 2 Partial scan readout AOI Commands STL ETL The AOI works like partial scanning By using the AOI function a faster frame rate can be achieved The start line of the image Offset Y and the image height Height can be set as desired However the start pixel and or end pixel of each line cannot be changed In the AM 800CL and AB 800CL RGB output The Offset Y and Height can be set in 1 line increments For the AB 800CL Bayer mode output can be set in 2 line steps OFFSET Y TapB T TAP C TAP D C Heisht lapA Fig 14 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 Thus if the AOI is centered vertically within the image the frame 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 It also depends on the position of the readout such as the upper TAP lower TAP and covering both TAPs Lower part Lower i
7. 4 M3 Depth 4 5 depth0 18 1 57 Outside size tolerance 0 3nm 4 M3 Depth 4 5 dept h0 18 Fig 46 Outside dimensions C mount 58 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 1 57 F Mount 1 57 4 M3 Depth 4 5 depth0 18 1 57 Outside size tolerance 3 0 3mm 4 M3 Depth 4 5 depth0 18 Fig 47 Outside dimensions F mount 59 12 12 1 AM 800CL AB 800CL Specifications Spectral response Absolute Quantum Efficiency Absolute Quantum Efficiency 0 60 Measured with AR coated cover glass o o 3 5 000 tes 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 Wavelngth nm Fig 41 Spectral response AM 800CL 0 60 I Measured w ith AR coated cover glass 0 50 0 40 0 30 0 10 0 00 T T T T 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength nm W Red Green 9 Blue Fig 42 Spectral response AB 800CL 60 12 2 Specifications table AM 800CL AB 800CL m See the possibilities Specifications AM 800CL AB 800CL Scanning system Progressive scan 4 taps Synchronizing sys
8. 63 2 Typical Sensor Characteristics 000 63 3 Caution when mounting a lens on the camera 63 4 Caution when mounting the camera 64 5e S docile 64 6 5 mm reno khan aras 64 Manual change history 65 User s Record M 66 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 Accordingly the pixel clock at the Camera Link interface is 80MHz and users should make sure that the specifications and performance of connected frame grabber boards and PCs can support this clock speed The maximum length of the Camera Link cable may also be impacted The AM 800CL and AB 800CL are high resolution and high frame rate cameras with 3296 h x 2472 v pixel resolution and a 17fps frame rate for monochrome and Bayer color Accordingly the amount of data produced is very large If the output is set at 10 bits or 12 bits per pixel the total data stream is approx 2 2 Gbit sec as a 16 bit process in the frame grabber board
9. without termination 77 US Fig 7 Iris video The iris video signal is composed to average the video level in the center area of each frame and can be output as a composite signal with H sync As shown in the following figure each frame has its own video level which is averaged 14 AM 800CL AB 800CL Frame Frame m See the possibilities 1 poe 1 p 100 0 7V Average video signal 0 0v H sync 0 3V The same output signal level within the same frame T E Fig 8 lris video output signal 5 3 2 Trigger input An external trigger input can be applied to pin 10 of the 12 pin Hirose connector when the command TI 1 has been set The input is AC coupled To allow long pulses the input circuit is designed as a flip flop Ww circuit The leading and trailing edges of the trigger pulse activate the circuit The trigger polarity can be changed by TA Trigger Activation Trigger input level is 4 V 2 V Trigger can also be applied through the Camera Link Trager connector when the command TI 0 has been sent 5 3 3 XEEN output Trigger INIA Fig 9 XEEN is on pin 9 of the 12 pin Hirose connector The output uses either a complementary emitter follower circuit or open collector The output of the complementary emitter follower circuit is gt 3 V no termination When the open collector output is used the maximum curren
10. 1 This control software is available for Windows2000 XP Vista 7 _ In this control tool the developers guide is included in order for customers to AUASI Create their own programs 10 1 Control tool windows Here is some practical information about the Camera Control Tool 1 The Camera Control Tool bar is always on top of other windows 2 When you minimize the Camera Control Tool bar all open windows will close 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 The Camera Control Tool saves the last used settings not the user area which don t have to be the same as for the last saved user area 6 The setup file CameraName ini stores all information about camera settings When the program is started the last settings for the program are loaded from the file CameraName ini 10 2 Camera Control Tool interface Camera Control C 112 I Camera Control software consists of the main tool bar and associated tool windows When each icon in the main tool bar e T is clicked the associated window will open The program is refreshed after reboot The Camera control tool includes an About Window Communication Window and Camera Control Window 10 2 1 About Window The About Window cont
11. Data Length 8 bit 605 Start Bit 1 bit TXD 2RXD p con i CAMERA RXD 3 Stop Bit 0 bit RS 232C cable Frie GND arity one r 7 RT Xon Xoff Control None Ber Protocol Transmit setting to camera NN Parameter lt CR gt lt LF gt NN is any kind of command Capital or small letters The camera answers COMPLETE lt CR gt lt LF gt Note Some commands can only be requested To have all communication visible on the emulator screen start with EB 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers COMPLETE lt CR gt lt LF gt Transmit request command to camera NN lt CR gt lt LF gt NN is any kind of command The camera answers NN Parameter lt CR gt lt LF gt Transmit the following to have the camera s actual settings ST lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers A complete list of the current settings Transmit the following to have a command list HP lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers A list with all commands and possible settings Invalid parameters sent to camera 99 is an invalid parameter SH 99 lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers 02 Bad Parameters lt CR gt lt LF gt To see firmware number VN lt CR gt lt LF gt To see camera ID It shows the manufacturing lot number ID lt CR gt lt LF gt 44 9 3 AM 800CL AB 800CL Save and load functions m See the possibilities The following commands are for storing and loading camera
12. AB 800 2Line step 1 Height ETL lt CR gt lt LF gt AM 800 1Line step STL Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 Offset Y STL lt CR gt lt LF gt pecho end AM 800 1Line step 3 Binning Vertical BNC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt O off 45 Only AM 800CL AM 800CL AB 800CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name BNC lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 1 2 2 2x1 3 2 2 4 PixelFormat BA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt BA lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 8bit 1 10bit 2 1 2bit 3 RGB C Test image sele ctor 0 OFF 1 Color bar AB xxx 1 Test Image TPN Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Black White AM xxx selector TPN lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 Gray horizontal ramp 3 Gray Vertical ramp 4 White D Acquisition control Acquisition AR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Frame Rate AR lt CR gt lt LF gt E Trigger control TM Param lt CR gt lt LF gt O off 1 Trigger Mode TM L F gt 1 on 2 Trigger source TI Param lt CR gt lt LF gt TI lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Line0 Camera Link 1 Line1 Hirose 12pin 0 Rising edge 3 Trigger TA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Falling edge Activation TA lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 High 3 Low 4 Triaaer overla TO Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 off 99 P TO lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Read out F Exposure control 0 OFF 1 Exposure Mode Param 1 Timed E
13. 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 64 Manual change history AM 800CL AB 800CL my See the possibilities Date March 2011 Revision Ver 1 0 Changes New release 65 AM 800CL AB 800CL User s Record Camera type AM 800CL AB 800CL Revision Serial No Firmware version For camera revision history please contact your local JAI distributor User s Mode Settings User s Modifications 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 Europe Middle East amp Africa Asia Pacific Americas Phone 45 4457 8888 Phone 81 45 440 0154 Phone toll free 1 800 445 5444 Fax 45 4491 3252 Fax 81 45 440 0166 Phone 1 408 383 0300 e Visit our web site at www jai com Gv See the possibilities 66
14. 1 AOl initial setting Offset 0 Height 2472 o Mi NN LVAL FVAL DVAL DATA Valid Data 1 D CCD Exposure NN EEN XEEN Frame rate 639L 30 96fps Fig 21 Vertical timing for the vertical binning 23 AM 800CL AB 800CL 6 2 2 2 setting LVAL 111 FVAL L DVAL 1 3L DATA Valid data 1 ME EEN Fo NE i A cC Fig 22 Vertical timing Vertical binning AOI setting Offset HEGHT Frame rate Hz 618 926 308 462 24 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 6 3 Vertical timing Bit allocation RGB 6 3 1 AOlinitial setting LVAL FVAL 2472L 3L DVAL 24L DATA Valid Data CCD Exposure a EEN ees XEEN ep Frame rate 2524L 8 5fps Fig 23 Vertical timing RGB output mode setting 6 3 2 setting LVAL TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTITTT DATA Valid data E CCD I Expsoure m RTI E og EEN 4d XEEN Ec A B NE Fig 24 Vertical timing RGB output mode AOI setting Total line Frame rate L HZ 25 6 4 6 4 1 LVAL AM 800CL AB 800CL Horizontal timing If the binning control is O OFF or 2 2x1 Uu Buffer line
15. Other functions Black level control Command BL This function adjusts the setup level Command value 1024 to 1023 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 OdB as the reference Factory default In the AB 800CL the master gain can be adjusted from OdB to 24dB and R and B gains can be adjusted in the range of 7dB to 10dB using the master gain as the reference The AM 800CL and AB 800CL has the resolution of x0 00012 step using both analog gain 0 00359db step and digital gain In the AB 800CL blue and red channels can adjust in x0 00012 step by using digital gain Refer to the following drawing Gain Gain Setting Gain Gain Control Range for AB 800CL Setting Gain Gain Control Range AM 800CL Value Value Master Master Red Blue R amp B C P Leto eee eue LL LL ass 17713 672 lt lun 0 2448 4 jd 0 4533 17dB 10dB 17713 10dB 0 0dB 0 0dB 3dB 3dB 7dB 4533 7dB M Fig 36 Gain control Tap control Relative commands AWA ABA GJUT1 GJUT2 GJUT3 The Tap control function adjusts automatically or manually the OFFSET and the gain differences between the upper and lower taps and the rig
16. AR 1 42964 Exposure control Exposure mode EM 1 Timed Exposure time PE 10us 2000000us Trigger control Trigger mode TM 1 ON Trigger overlap TO 0 OFF or 1 Readout OFF LVALsync Readout LVALsync async automatic setting Trigger source TI 0 Camera Link default 1 Hirose 12 pin Trigger Activation TA 0 Rising edge 1 Falling edge Note The AM 800CL and AB 800CL prioritize 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 Minimum interval of the trigger pulse Readout mode FULL 2 3 AOI 1 2 AOI 1 4AOI 1 8 AOI Minimum frame lines 2077 1566 1308 921 729 7 6 1 If overlap setting is OFF 1 1 6 565 O 5us 1 Trigger 2 En Expsoueperiod XEEN FVAL el Fig 30 Non Overlap 32 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 7 6 2 If the overlap setting is Readout Trigger 4 eee c xcxacaYLC LVAL EEN Exposure period XEEN FVAL L 14 5L 5 5L Binning Control t OFF 2x1 53us 0 5us 1x2 2x2 61 5 O 5us Fig 31 Readout 33 7 7 AM 800CL AB 800CL Trigger width mode so called PWC In this mode the exposure time is equal to the trigger pulse width Acc
17. DVAL EEN Hirose 12 pin XEEN 4V p p No termination Acquisition frame rate Frame rate can be varied from 17 026Hz to 0 5Hz OFF Exposure Timed 10us to 58 73ms Shutter OFF 1us step Control Trigger width 10us to 2 sec Trigger PIV Trigger dump Source Line 0 Link CC1 or Line1 Hirose 12 10pin Trigger E Rising edge or falling edge Control Adet ten Level High or Level Low Manual Auto 3dB to 24 dB Manual Auto 0dB to 24 dB Gain 1 Step 0 01 dB 1 Step 0 01 dB Fine gain Digital gain 1step 0 00012 times Fine gain Digital gain 1step 0 00012 times White balance OFF Manual ON One push white balance Range 3200K to 9000K 61 AM 800CL AB 800CL Black level 32 LSB at 10 bit output 256 LSB to 255 LSB can be changed 1 step is 0 25dB at 10 bit output LUT OFF 1 0 ON 256 points can be set Gamma 0 45 to 1 0 can be set Adjusting step is 0 05 Flat Field Compensation Compensated by 128 x 128 pixels block Blemish Compensation Bright Built in maximum 64 pixels for dark and bright compensation per 1 tap Color interpolation note black compensation is only by factory preset 3 x 3 interpolation matrix Test pattern OFF Black white Gray H ramp OFF Color bar Gray H ramp Gray V ramp white 100 Gray V ramp White 100 Temperature sensor 55 to 125 C measuring ra
18. L Lower part part Upper Center part A Upper part Lower ED Upper part Upper Fig 15 the position of the readout 17 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 Use the larger number of frame lines for calculating the frame rate If they are the same number of lines either one can be used Roundup Offset 4 1236 Offset 26 Roundup 2473 Offset Height 4 Offset Height 1236 26 Frame rate Hz 1 frame lines number x 0 00004655 Frame lines A Frame lines B 2 If the readout is only in the upper In this case Offset lt 1236 and Offset Height lt 1236 Roundup Offset 1 4 1236 Roundup Offset height 4 Height 26 Frame lines number Frame rate Hz 1 Frame number x 0 00004655 3 If the readout is only in the lower TAP In this case Offset gt 1236 2473 Roundup Offset Height 4 Roundup Offset 1236 Height 26 Frame lines number Frame rate Hz 1 Frame lines number x 0 00004655 5 4 2 3 If the bit allocation is set to 8 10 or 12bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2 Note In this case offset and height should use only even numbers 1 For a centered readout which covers bo
19. LF gt 11016 AGC tracking speed speed AGCS lt CR gt lt LF gt Setting Default 8 Gain Auto AGCGA Param lt CR gt lt L 0 to 672 AM xxxCL ea nam ga 84 to 672 AB XXXCL value AGCGA lt CR gt lt LF gt Gain Auto f AGCGl Param lt CR gt lt LF 84 to 588 AM xxxCL 0 to 588 AB XXXCL value AGCGI lt CR gt lt LF gt 8 Black Level BL Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1024 to 1023 Digital User Setup BL lt CR gt lt LF gt Master H Balance Ratio BalanceRatio PGR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt T Only AB 800CL RED PGR CR LF E Pixel Gain for WB 7 10dB BalanceRatio P B Param J lt CR gt lt LF gt TA D Only AB 800CL Blue PGB lt CR gt lt LF gt Pixel Gain for WB 7 100B 0 3 usa White AWB Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Once Run Only AB 800CL 2 Continuous 0 Complete 1 Too Bright 2 Too dark Request the go 4 Result of Blance AWRS lt CR gt lt LF gt mein Error Only AB 800CL white auto 5 Limit 6 Trig is not set as Normal I LUT control LUT selector LUTC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 off 47 AM 800CL AB 800CL Command Format Parameter Remarks Name LUTC lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Gamma 2 LUT i Gamma GAMS Param lt CR gt lt LF A Only Gamma Selector to GAMS lt CR gt lt LF gt LUT data transfer by a serial method After sending NE LUTR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt The n
20. LVAL cycle Ordinary Ordinary Exposure start OFF 2x1 380clk 620clk 3724clk 46 55us 3964clk 49 55us 1x2 2x2 700clk 1020clk 4044clk 50 55us 4364clk 54 55us EEN j LVAL In the right after the exposure start line LVAL LOW period varies 380clk 620clk Fig 28 LVAL LOW period varies 2 When the trigger control mode is set to ON and Overlap is set to Readout LVAL LOW period is 1LVAL as the maximum EEN LVAL Fig 29 LVAL LOW period if Overlap is set to Readout Trigger 27 AM 800CL AB 800CL 7 Operating modes The following controls are related to capturing the image 7 1 Acquisition control Change the frame rate Acquisition control Operation Frame Rate 1 With Exposure Mode set to OFF the frame rate can set longer than 1 frame the normal period needed to capture all pixels By doing this the sensitivity of the image can be increased Maximum recommended exposure time is 2 seconds This function is available when the trigger mode is OFF The setting range is Shortest Longest 17 026Hz 1 frame period 0 5Hz 58 7326658ms 2 0 seconds 7 2 Exposure setting Doe x Exposure Control IRIS Control Mode Timed Auto IRIS off On Reverse Gain Of C On Time 10 State Video v PIV Control e Off C On Auto Mode 8 Off C Continuous Sync Level 4 4 Channel Arez All Ar
21. Valid data foe SSCS DVAL 12clk 11281 3296clk 2clki12clki 3344clk 4 1 4 3 380clk 620clk 1lVAL 3724clk 46 5515 Exposure start line 1clk 25ns via Camera Link 1LVAL 3964 clk 49 55us Fig 25 Horizontal timing Vertical binning OFF 6 4 2 If the binning control is 1 1x2 3 2x2 LVAL LI LI DATAOUT OB 4 Buffer line Valid data 8 L 12clk 11281 3296clk 2clt12clki LI LI 3344clk 700clk 1020clk 4 1 4 1 DVAL 1clk 25ns via Camera Link 1LVAL 4364 clk 54 55hs 1LVAL 4044clk 50 55us Exposure starting line Fig 26 Horizontal timing Vertical binning ON 6 4 3 DVAL output if the Binning control is set to 2 2x1or 3 2x2 If the Binning control is set to 2 2x1 or 3 2x2 DVAL is output in one pixel period within the effective output period Data is output by adding two pixels in horizontally as described below DATA 142 344 5 6 748 3289 3291 3293 3295 3290 3292 3294 3296 DVAL J 12 5ns 12 5ns 3296 clk Fig 27 in the vertical binning 26 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 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
22. are only active when COM ports is selected Camera Link communication Port The Manufacturer COM ports list box also COM Ports COME contains DLL file names or frame grabber synch names for all Camera Link frame grabbers that are installed in the pc This is done by using a DLL file called clserial dll to upload all frame grabber DLLs that are found in the pc Just select the option for the frame grabber that is installed in the pc K gt 8 Auto Search Click the auto button to search for a camera on communication port 1 to 16 The camera control prosram automatically sends a camera request on every communication port The user is prompted to use a communication port if a camera answers the request This button is only used for RS 232 communication 54 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 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 onire Offline mode is indicated in the Communication Window where a status field with graphic and text indicates the on offline status Changing the selected communication port from the Communication Window dh changes the online offline status If a camera is found the selected g communication port the application runs online otherwise offline Changing the settings in the application will automatically update the
23. 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 1 factory setting is also stored in the camera The settings stored in the last used user area are used as default settings at power up Save Settings SA This command will store the actual camera settings to 1 of the 3 user areas in the camera EEPROM EEPROM Area EA If received the camera will return the last used user area number 9 4 Command list Command Name Format Parameter Remarks A General settings and utility commands 1 camara ST lt CR gt lt LF gt Actual setting Request Online Help 2 2 Request HP lt CR gt lt LF gt list 3 digits Firmware VN lt CR gt lt LF gt e g 100 Version Version 1 00 Camera ID 2 4 Request ID lt CR gt lt LF gt max 12 characters 5 Model Name MD lt CR gt lt LF gt max 12 characters Request User can save and 6 User ID nl har load free text 12 or UD lt CR gt lt LF gt less characters One of following values will be replied from the camera ERRER Param lt CR gt lt LF o one Push has not been finished yet 7 Error code gt 1 Succeeded ERRER lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 Errorl Green image was too bright 3 Error2 Green image was too dark 4 Error3 Timeout error occurred B Image format control ETL Param lt CR gt lt LF gt
24. 2bit for Bit allocation 22 6 2 1 If the binning control 15 BNC O OFF BNC 2 2x1 22 6 2 1 1 default setting Offset 0 Height 2472 22 6 2 1 2 Sele 23 6 2 2 If the binning control is 1 1 2 or 3 2 2 23 6 2 2 1 initial setting Offset 0 Height 2472 23 6 2 2 2 settingi 24 6 3 Vertical timing Bit allocation RGB 25 6 3 1 AOl initial settirig er 25 6 32 AQ0lSettino u e 25 6 4 Horizontal timing 26 6 4 1 the binning control is 0 OFF or 2 2x1 26 AM 800CL AB 800CL 6 4 2 If the binning control is 121x2 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 Fi Operatingimodes ces u t 28 7 1 Acquisition control Change the frame rate
25. 6 89 1236 1236 1262 17 02 Center Center Upper TAP upper Upper TAP lower Lower TAP upper Lower TAP lower Upper TAP upper Upper TAP lower Lower TAP upper Lower TAP lower Upper TAP upper Upper TAP lower 1 16 Center Lower TAP upper 2316 154 19 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 o 30 96 7236 69 30 96 Center 618 1236 484 Lower TAP 1236 1236 638 85 Upper TAP upper 618 4 Upper TAP lower 618 485 1 4 Upper TAP upper 0 30 Lower TAP upper 1236 Upper TAP upper 0 1 16 1158 1236 154 15 5 4 2 7 Setting example 3 Bit allocation is RGB ru 259 5 20 AM 800CL AB 800CL ED See the possibilities 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 Horizontal 1 pixel 2 pixels H EH Fig 16 Binning modes 1 Pixel Vertical 2 Pixels Binning achieves a higher frame rate as well as better sensitivity On the other hand the resolution becomes less than the full frame readout n Spatial resolution sensitivity H d
26. 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities Contents Before using AM 800CL and AB 800CL 6 1 Gen ral_ a sa 7 2 Camera nomenclature_ a s sss sssssssassssswsassaqasagsassa 8 J Main featuress usss dE R3 ASRUGRATE SERE USA VERRE 8 4 Locations and f CtIOnS u saa sassa 9 4 1 Locations and functions C mount 9 4 2 Locations and functions F mount 10 4 3 Rearpanel 11 5 Input and outputs dd 12 5 1 Connectors pin assignment 12 5 1 1 Hirose 12Pin Connector L5 eere aont rrt 12 SANT 12 5 1 1 2 Pin ASSIGNIMEN Cis 12 5 1 2 Camera Link connector 12 5 1 2 1 Figure EM 12 5 1 2 2 13 5 1 3 DIP switch 5 500 ehe ere enne 13 5 2 Camera Din interface eere rere rere eee erroe eere revera er eere rr sete 14 5 3 Interfacecireulte nn 0 s sss 14 5 3 1 IrisyvideoioutpUt
27. A board is located at the top part after removing the top cover Remove cover PK9137A 13 AM 800CL AB 800CL 5 2 Camera Link interface 1 tap 8bit RGB 8 bit Port A0 TAP A0 Port A1 A1 Port A2 TAP A2 Port A3 Port 4 4 R4 Port A5 TAP A5 Port A6 6 Port A7 TAP A7 Port BO TAP BO 0 Port 1 1 Port B2 TAP B2 Port B3 TAP B3 Port B4 TAP B4 Port B5 TAP B5 Port B6 TAP B6 Port B7 7 Port Port 1 Port C2 Port C3 Port C4 Port C5 Port 6 Port 7 DET Tx25 Tx26 seen esl Port Signal WIN w x N D x N FVAL DVAL a N CN Port Port A1 PortA2 PortA3 PortA4 PortAS PortA6 PortA7 PortBO Port Bf B2 Port Port B4 B5 B6 Port B7 Port C1 C2 C3 C4 5 Port C C7 LVAL FVAL DVAL EEN 5 3 Interface circuits 5 3 1 Iris video output This signal can be used for lens iris control in Continuous and trigger dump modes 5V 2K2 IRIS Video Out The signal for iris video output is taken from the video sisnal after m m the gain control The signal is 1 0 V with H sync from 75 Q
28. A frame grabber board connected to the PCI 32bit bus has a bandwidth of 2 1 Gbits sec and therefore all frames may not be displayed In this case it is recommended to use the PCI 64bit bus or to use a frame grabber board that can utilize the PCI Express Bus x 8 JAI recommends using a PC with CPU better than i7 It should be noted even though you use the mentioned PC you might not capture a full of 17fps image while you view full resolution images on the screen AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 1 General The AM 800CL is a 4 3 inch monochrome progressive scan CCD camera and the AB 800CL is the equivalent Bayer mosaic progressive scan CCD camera Both have 8 million pixels resolution and 4 taps in the sensor They provide 17 frames per second for continuous scanning with 3296 x 2472 full pixel resolution Both AM 800Cl and AB 800CL are suitable for automated optical inspection applications such as solid state device inspection or material surface inspection They incorporates various processing circuits such as LUT FFC Flat Field Compensation blemish compensation and Bayer interpolation The AM 800CL and AB 800CL work in continuous single frame and multi frame modes for acquisition control together with timed trigger width and trigger controlled exposure controls 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 Area Of Int
29. B 800CL Tap2 PGR2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 1dB Pixel Gain for Tap2 7 Pixel Gain Blue PGB2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 891 1000 Only AB 800CL Tap2 PGB2 lt CR gt lt LF gt Data 8192 8192 Pixel Gain for Tap2 48 AM 800CL AB 800CL my See the possibilities Command Format Parameter Remarks Name 891 1000 8 Pixel Gain RED PGR3 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Data 8192 8192 Only AB 800CL PGR3 lt CR gt lt LF gt 1dB Pixel Gain for Tap3 891 1000 9 Pixel Gain PGB3 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Data 8192 8192 Only AB 800CL Tap3 PGB3 lt CR gt lt LF gt Pixel Gain for 891 1000 10 Pixel Gain RED PGR4 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Data 8192 8192 Only AB 800CL Tap4 PGR4 lt CR gt lt LF gt 1dB Pixel Gain for Tap4 891 1000 11 Pixel Gain Blue PGB4 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Data 8192 8192 Only AB 800CL Tap4 PGB4 lt CR gt lt LF gt Pixel Gain for 4 0 OFF 12 cH 2U ABA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Run p 2 Continuous 0 Complete 1 Too Bright Request the 2 Too dark Result of Black 3 Timeout Error 13 level auto Tap Cn 4 Busy balance 5 Limit 6 Trig is not set as Normal Fine Black for BL2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt _ Tap2 Black Fine For tap 2 BL2 lt CR gt lt LF gt User 15 Fine Black for BL3 Param lt CR gt lt L
30. F gt 512 0511 Tap3 Black Fine For tap 3 BL3 lt CR gt lt LF gt User 16 Fine Black for BL4 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 512 0511 Tap4 Black Fine For tap 4 BL4 lt CR gt lt LF gt User Bayne BLR1 Param J lt CR gt lt LF gt 12 19511 Tap1 Black Fine For 17 FineBlack for BLR1 lt CR gt lt LF User tap 1L R 18 tor BLB1 Paramj lt CR gt lt LF gt 71 1991 Black Fine For BLB1 lt CR gt lt LF gt User tap 1L B T BLR2 Param J lt CR gt lt LF gt 12 19511 Tap2 Black Fine For tap 1R R BLR2 lt CR gt lt LF gt User BLB2 Param J lt CR gt lt LF gt 212 091 Tap2 Black Fine For tap 1R B BLB2 lt CR gt lt LF gt User 21 BayerPixel BLR3 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 512 to 511 Tap3 Black Fine For 49 AM 800CL AB 800CL Format Parameter Remarks Name FineBlack for BLR3 lt CR gt lt LF gt User tap 2L R codi BLB3 Param J lt CR gt lt LF gt 912 19511 Tap3 Black Fine For BLB3 lt CR gt lt LF gt User tap 2L B BLR4 Param J lt CR gt lt LF gt 212 19511 Tap4 Black Fine For BLR4 lt CR gt lt LF gt User tap 2R R eid M BLB4 Param J lt CR gt lt LF gt 512 19511 Tap4 Black Fine For BLB4 lt CR gt lt LF gt User tap 2R B K Blemish 4 Blemish BLM Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 off 1 2 White Reduction BLM lt CR gt lt LF gt 3 Both ReCalibrate Param 2 Blem
31. G po es 4 Busy 5 Limit 6 Trig is not set as Normal N Others Temperature TMP0 lt CR gt lt LF gt to OxFFF8 128 O Noise Reject NR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt _ 2 NR lt CR gt lt LF gt Heels ton O Sequence exposure control operation 1 Exposure EXSQ Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF Available when Sequence EXSQ lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 ON EM 1 2 Exposure PES N Param lt CR gt lt LF 2 gt 0 15 N 1 16 PES N lt CR gt lt LF gt Exposure PER N Param lt CR gt lt LF Time gt 0 15 N 1 16 PER N lt CR gt lt LF gt Effective when EXSQ 1 Only EXSR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 command 1 is used EXSR lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 ON In the firmware 1 is immediately turned to 0 Effective when EXSQ 1 Only 5 End SS a 0 1 is used 1 ON In the firmware 1 is 9 Point EXSEP lt CR gt lt LF gt immediately turned to 0 i PE1 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Available when 6 Exposure time 1 PE12 lt CR gt lt L 10us 2000000 5 EXSQ 1 PE2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Available when 7 Exposure time 2 PE22 lt CR gt lt LF gt 10us 2000000us EXSQ 1 8 Exposure time 3 PE3 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 10us 2000000us Available when 51 AM 800CL AB 800CL commana Format Parameter Remarks Name PE3
32. M lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 Trigger width 2 Exposure time PE Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 10us 2000000us Available when PE lt CR gt lt LF gt EM 1 2 ASC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt _ 3 ExposureAuto ASC lt CR gt lt LF gt O off 1 Continuous 4 ExposureAuto ASCS Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 11016 ASC Tracking speed speed ASCS lt CR gt lt LF gt setting Default 8 ASCEA Param lt CR gt lt LF Maximum Exposure ee Ne 10 to 1048575 us unit value when ASC is ASCEA lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 ASCEl Param lt CR gt lt LF Minimum Exposure 10 to 1048575 us unit value when ASC is ASCEI lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 46 AM 800CL AB 800CL my See the possibilities Command Format Parameter Remarks Name 7 Trigger edge TD Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Dump off Dump TD lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Dump on G Analog control 1 GainAnalog All GA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 84 to 672 AM xxxCL for AFE 1L 1R 2L GA lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 672 AB XXXCL 2R 2 FineGain Digital F A Param lt CR gt lt LF gt iba feet 8192 for AFE 1L 1R 2L All FGA lt CR gt lt LF gt 2R 3dB 3 Gain Auto AGC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF u AGC lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Continuous Gain Auto AGCF Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 4 Reference AGCF lt CR gt lt LF gt 5 Gain Auto AGCS Param lt CR gt lt
33. See the possibilities 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 AM 800CL AB 800CL Notice The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to 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 JAI Ltd Japan reserves the risht to make changes without notice Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Warranty For information about the warranty please contact your factory representative Certifications CE compliance As defined by the Directive 2004 108 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council EMC Electromagnetic compatibility Ltd Japan declares that AM 800CL C AM 800CL F AB 800CL C and AB 800CL F comply with the following provisions applying to its standards EN 61000 6 3 Generic emission standard part 1 EN 61000 6 2 Generic immunity standard part 1 FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfe
34. ains a picture of the About This Control camera and information about the version of AM AB 800 20xCL Camera Control Tool the program Internet connection to JAI A S 2 and access to the help documents http www The List box that contains the help documents will list all files which have the extension pdf emme 1 11 mem and that are found in the program default m folder E E It is possible to download updated operation sca amici dup ica ain manuals from the jai website Hep Users Manual Referenced In JAI Web Site Local Help File JAM AB 800 20x CL Developers Guide pdf v View Help File http www jai com The About Window also shows Model Name Camera ID and User ID It is possible to edit and save free text in User ID At the bottom of the windows all windows but ERR the Communication Window is a colored bar The bar is red when the Camera Control Tool is not connected to a camera or when the camera is turned off The bar is green when the Camera Control 53 AM 800CL AB 800CL Tool is connected to a camera and the camera is turned on 10 2 2 Communication Window Communication m The Communication Window is used to connect Ute a camera Data To File Une Stetus the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera MEE Y Offline Depending on the camera there are 2 possible Q ways to communicate wit
35. camera settings when the application is online If the application loses connection with the camera it will automatically go to offline mode and it is indicated in the Communication Window Synchronize program and camera The Camera Control software has the ability to synchronize either the camera or the program Click Synchronize camera to write all settings from the program to the camera or click the Synchronize program to load all settings from the WW Synchronized camera to the program Y Not Synchronized Files When clicking the Write to File or Read from File button the user is prompted for file using standard file dialog New files are created if they do not already exist Files for camera settings have the cam extension Information about the communication port is not stored in the files settings are automatically sent to the camera when a file has been loaded if the camera is online Factory and User Settings Use the Store button to store the current camera settings into the user settings area in EEPROM Current camera settings are not saved when the camera is turned off To save current camera settings you have to save them to the available user areas Use the Load button to restore previously saved camera settings from either the Factory or the User EEPROM area Write Camera Data to File Click the Write Camera Data button to save all camera settings into a j Wite All Camera Data to File tex
36. e due to high gain setting or during long time exposure It is therefore recommended to operate the camera within its specifications Patterned Noise When the sensor captures a dark object at high temperature or is used for long time integration fixed pattern noise may appear on the video monitor screen 3 Caution when mounting a lens on the camera When mounting a lens on the camera dust particles in the air may settle on the surface of the lens or the image sensor of the camera It is therefore important to keep the protective caps on the lens and on the camera until the lens is mounted Point the lens mount of the camera downward to prevent dust particles from landing on the optical surfaces of the camera This work should be done in a dust free environment Do not touch any of the optical surfaces of the camera or the lens 63 AM 800CL AB 800CL 4 Caution when mounting the camera When you mount the camera on your system please make sure to use screws of the recommended length described in the following drawing Longer screws may cause serious damage to the PCB inside the camera Camera chassis 4 5mm 0 2mm Fixing plate Mounting the camera to fixing plate If you mount the tripod mounting plate please use the provided screws Camera chassis 4 5mm x 0 2mm Tripod mount Attaching the tripod mount 5 Exportation When exporting this product please follow the export regulation of your own country
37. ea 10 Image Format Others 10 3 Pixel Format 8Bit v Y Offset 0 Trigger Control Rog 2ij Mode s Off C On Binning Off v off Acquisition Rate 1 Noise Reduction Off On Test Pattern off Exposure Sequence Control i Sequence Mode C Off On Sequence Reset End Point o Exposure Sequence Repeat Exposure Sequence Repeat Time No Time No Time No Time No p gt wf 030 16 z e wolfe fo zh gt wf wf x fo zh gt s fo sf w fo v e if 10 fo v e gt 28 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 7 2 1 Mode The AM 800CL and AB 800CLhave the following exposure modes 1 EM 0 OFF 2 EM 1 Timed 3 EM 2 Trigger width 7 2 2 Exposure time setting Command PE PE command can be set if EM Exposure mode is set at 1 or 2 Minimum exposure Maximum exposure time time Full pixels Binning 1x2 HxV 2x1 10hs 2 sec Note 2x2 Note The AM 800CL and AB 800CL are desisned 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 7 2 3 Exposure sequence Commands EXSQ PES N PER N EXSR EXSEP 1 PE16 Up to 16 exposure settings can be preset as a sequence Each setting can also be repeated This function is effective only whe
38. erest mode for achieving a faster frame rate The digital output is through a Camera Link digital interface with 8 bits 10 bits or 12 bits of pixel bit depth The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from www jai com The latest version of Camera Control Tool for the AM 800CL and AB 800CL can be downloaded from www jai com For camera revision history please contact your local JAI distributor Special note In this manual some new terminologies are used as compared to the terms used in previous JAI operation manuals Previous New EPS Timed PWC Trigger width RCT Reset Continuous Edge dump Partial scan AOI Area Of Interest Shutter Exposure Auto shutter Exposure Auto AM 800CL AB 800CL 2 Camera nomenclature The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and lens protection cap The camera is available in the following versions AM 800CL C AM 800CL F Where A stands for Advanced family M stands for Monochrome 800 represents the resolution 8 million pixel CL stands for Camera Link interface and C for C mount lens or F for F mount lens AB 800CL C AB 800CL F Where A stands for Advanced family B stands for Bayer mosaic color 800 represents the resolution 8 million pixel CL stands for Camera Link interface and C for C mount lens or F for F mount lens 3 Main features C3 Advanced series 4 3 progressive scan camera Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versio
39. gger via Camera Link 5 1 2 Camera Link connector 5 1 2 1 Figure Type 26 pin MDR connector 3M 10226 1A10PL 13 1 26 14 Fig 5 Camera Link connector 12 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 5 1 2 2 Pin assignment Pin No In Out Name Note 1 14 Shield GND 2 15 TxOUTO 3 16 TxOUT1 Data out 4 17 TxOUT2 5 18 TxClk Clock for CL 6 19 TxOUT3 Data out 7 20 SerTC RxD 8 21 O SerTFG TxD LVDS Serial Control 9 22 CC1 Trigger Trigger IN 10 23 N C 11 24 N C 12 25 N C 13 26 Shield GND 5 1 3 DIP switch SW500 The XEEN output through HIROSE 12 pin 9 can be connected to the complementary emitter follower circuit or the open collector circuit DIP switch SW500 is used to change circuits Factory default setting is the complementary emitter follower circuit a PE n ET gee SD 08 2 5 B 4105895 a 00 am TT s ag 3 Bl 3 oo oo em nso mcam 0 x pr B m mam gn o8 8008 n n ese asa aq E id 2 o 4 lisos Push pull output i Open collector output 3 6 6 P K 31 3 4 Not used Not used Fig 6 SW500 PK9137
40. h a JAI camera a ea y Class Port 1 v Auto RS 2 3 2C Synchronize Select the communication port where the serial fi Not Synchronizec Synchronize Camera _ synchronize Program cable is connected from the list box in the 4 Communication Port field or click the Auto 6 write To Fie 3 button to search for a camera on communication port 1 to 16 The camera control program automatically sends a camera request on every Factory Are _Getarea toaa communication port The user is prompted to use Control Too Messages EEPROM Current Area Factory And User Settings In Camera a communication port if a camera answers the Operation failed The Camera is offline Write To File request Clear RS 232C and Camera Link The Communication Window looks a bit different when it is possible to communicate with the camera using Camera Link and RS 232 com port The Communication area contains 2 list boxes now RS 232CCommunication 1 Select COM ports from the CL Communication Port Manufacturer COM ports list Box COM al lB COM 2 Select the communication port where CU TEM the serial cable is connected to the camera from the Serial Port list box or click the Auto button to search for a camera on communication port 1 to 16 Auto The Serial Port list box and the Auto search button
41. ht and left taps The sensor used in the AM 800CLand AB 800CL divides the effective image area into 4 four areas as shown in the figure 30 in order to achieve its fast frame rate The reference tap for all adjustments is Tap A AWA Adjust the differences of the gain among taps automatically ABA Adjust the differences of the OFFSET among taps automatically GJUT1 Adjust the gain of the TAP1R B manually GJUT2 Adjust the gain of the TAP2L C manually GJUT3 Adjust the gain of the TAP2R D manually Note 1 The OFFSET cannot be adjusted individually 2 TAP A cannot be adjusted individually 38 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities r 1 gt tapD To Camera Link I F i gt B 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 10us The tracking speed can also be set Command Value Adjusting range ASCEA ASCEI 10us to 58 733ms Tracking speed ASCS 1 to 16 Default 8 ASCEA Sets the maximum exposure in the ASC mode ASCEI Sets the minimum exposure in the ASC mode Note This function works only in continuous mode or edge dump mode 8 5 Auto white balance Related commands AWB PGS PGR PGGR PGGB PGB In this function the gain of each R Gr Gb and B color can be
42. inance level in the image and use that data as the reference Luminance levels of other areas are then adjusted so that the level of the entire area is equal The block for compensation is 64 pixels x 64 pixels and the complementary process is applied to produce the compensation data with less error Adjustable range Less 30 Fig 42 compensation concept drawing Note Under the following conditions the FFC circuit may not work properly f there is some area in the image with a video level less than 70 f part of the image or the entire image is saturated f the highest video level in the image is less than 300LSB at 10 bit output SDM O OFF 1 Factory Use factory data 2 User User setting data To generate user data for setting FFC Execute the command RS FFC re calibration and store the result in the user area 41 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 Fig 43 Bayer pattern The RAW data contains only luminance information for each color and outputs as a monochrome signal The Bayer color interpolation can complement lacking color information on each pixel and output RGB color data as the result Color interpolation compensates fo
43. individually adjusted to get the proper white balance Fig 38 Auto white balance To adjust white balance the AB 800CL has three methods manual adjustment one push auto white balance and continuous auto white balance AWB 0 OFF Manual adjustment 1 Once One push auto white balance 2 Continuous always tracking This function can be used with full resolution read out as well as with AOI readout This does not work in trigger mode 39 AM 800CL AB 800CL 8 6 Blemish compensation The AM 800CL and AB 800CL have a blemish compensation circuit This function compensates blemishes on the CCD sensor typically pixels with extremely high response or extremely low response This applies to both monochrome and color versions Pixels that fulfill the blemish criteria can be compensated by adjacent pixels on both columns and in the case of the AB 800CL the defective pixels can be compensated by the same Bayer color pixels in both adjacent columns 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 Blemish Compensation Principle IBS Defective Pixel Fig 39 Blemish compensation Note If defective pixels are found consecutively in the horizontal di
44. irection V direction 1x2 2 times Unchanged 1 2 2x1 2 times 1 2 Unchanged 2x2 4 times 1 2 1 2 5 4 4 Bayer output pattern The AB 800CL 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 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 signal out Fig 17 Bayer sequence 21 AM 800CL AB 800CL 6 Sensor layout and timing 6 1 Sensor layout 12 12 12 3296H x 2472V JD 5 5um x 5 5um Pixels 12 Buffer 1Dummy Last VCCD Phase V1 gt H1S voure lt H L 99 o Fig 18 Sensor layout Vertical timing 8bit 10 bit or 12bit for Bit allocation If the binning control is BNCZO OFF or BNC 2 2x1 1 default setting Offset 0 Height 2472 DATA Valid Data EEN Frame rate 1263L 17 009fps CCD Exposure can Fig 19 Vertical timing AOI default 22 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 6 2 1 2 AOI setting LVAL DATA Valid data CCD i l i Expsoure 0 EEN i XEEN ME B C 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 Offset HEGHT L Hz 618 927 309 463 If the binning control is BNC 1 1x2 BNC 3 2x2
45. irements of electrostatic sensitive components Do not attempt to disassemble this camera Do not expose this camera to rain or moisture Do not face this camera towards the sun extreme bright light or light reflecting objects When this camera is not in use put the supplied lens cap on the lens mount Handle this camera with the maximum care Operate this camera only from the type of power source indicated on the camera Power off the camera during any modification such as changes of jumper and switch setting 2 Typical Sensor Characteristics The following effects may be observed on the video monitor screen They do not indicate any fault of the camera but do associate with typical sensor characteristics V Aliasing When the CCD camera captures stripes straight lines or similar sharp patterns jagged edges may appear on the monitor Blemishes All cameras are shipped without visible image sensor blemishes Over time some pixel defects can occur This does not have a practical effect on the operation of the camera These will show up as white spots blemishes Exposure to cosmic rays can cause blemishes to appear on the image sensor Please take care to avoid exposure to cosmic rays during transportation and storage It is recommended using sea shipment instead of air flight in order to limit the influence of cosmic rays on the camera Pixel defects blemishes also may emerge due to prolonged operation at elevated ambient temperatur
46. ish BMRC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Black 2 White Blemish BMTHW Param CR L Threshold F gt 0 to 16383 White BMTHW lt CR gt lt LF gt BMWH Param1 Param2 Param1 Blemish No 1 to 4 BLMP White H lt CR gt lt LF gt 256 BMH Param1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Param2 H position BMWV Param1 Param2 1 Blemish No 1 to 5 BLMP White V lt CR gt lt LF gt 256 BMV Param1 lt CR gt lt LF gt Param2 V position L ALC control Auto Iris Lens AlC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Control Signal lt gt lt 1 gt 0 off 1 on output Iris Reverse 0 ON 2 Gain IRRG Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 OFF Iris State 0 Video 1 Close 3 Control IRSC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 4 Sync Level IRSL Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 255 1 Low Right 2 Low Center 3 Low Lett 4 Middle Right 5 Channel area a eat i 5 Middle Center G a 6 Middle Left 7 High Right 8 High Center 9 High Lett 50 AM 800CL AB 800CL my See the possibilities Command Name Format Parameter Remarks M Flat field correction Flat Field 1 Correction 0 Off 1 Factory 2 User SDM lt CR gt lt LF gt Control 2 Recalibrate RS Param1 lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Only Save User Area 0 Complete 1 Too Bright 2 Too dark Request the 2 3 Timeout Error 9 meant at FF
47. it operates as LVAL synchronous and if the trigger is input while the CCD is not being read out it operates as LVAL asynchronous Trigger Dump Command TD The trigger edge dump has TD O disable and TD 1 enable modes This command can be used with EM 1 Timed and it operates the same as RCT mode If this mode is enabled Until the trigger is input the camera operates continuously and the video signal for the auto iris lens is output When the trigger is input the fast dump is activated to read out the electronic charge very quickly after which the accumulation and the readout are performed When the signal is read out FVAL LVAL and DVAL are output too Auto shutter control Commands ASC ASCS ASCEA ASCEI Auto Mode Off Continuous Auto Speed Min Time 10 Max Time 10 This turns the auto exposure function ON or OFF and provides settings for various parameters ASC 0 OFF ASC 1 ON ASCS ASC tracking speed setting Range is from 1 to 16 Default is 8 ASCEA Maximum exposure time in the ASC mode Range is from 10 to 1048575 us ASCEI Minimum exposure time in the ASC mode Range is from 10 to 1048575 us This function is available on the continuous operation and trigger dump ON 30 7 5 AM 800CL AB 800CL an See the possibilities Normal continuous operation This is used for applications which do not require triggering In this mode the video signal for the auto iris
48. le 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 10usec to 58 73ms Then the second exposure will be taken The accumulation is LVAL asynchronization The first strobe is activated in the first exposure duration and the scond strobe is taken during the first frame being readout 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 Exposure mode Timed PIV control ON Trigger mode 1 ON External Trigger Exposure EEN FVAL DVAL td P ted ift te2 ALVAL tframe2 time name description time td Exposure beginning delay 5us te1 First exposure time period 10us 58 73ms te2 Second exposure time 58 73ms max itf Inter framing time 7 9us tframe1 First Frame read out 58 73ms max tframe2 Second Frame read out 58 73ms max Fig 35 PIV mode 7 10 Operation and function matrix Operation exposure Expsoure pinni Auto Iris mo Piia simis VIO TS Over Continuous Timed EPS Trigger width PWC Trigger Dump RCT JAI_PIV Exposure Sequence 37 AM 800CL AB 800CL 8 2 Gain Setting Value 672 84 8 3
49. lens is available 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 Trigger control Trigger mode TM 0 OFF Exposure settings Exposure mode EM 1 Exposure time PE 10us 2000000us or Select Auto shutter control ASC Exposure time auto ASC 1 ON Exposure time auto speed ASCS 1 16 Deafult is 8 Exposure time auto max ASCEA 10us 1048575us Exposure time auto min ASCEl 10hs 104857515 Minimum interval of the image Readout mode FULL 2 3 AOI 1 2 AOI 1 4AOI 1 8 Minimum frame line 2072 1561 1303 916 724 Note The AM 800CL and AB 800CL 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 58 732658ms 1frame time the frame rate must be set at a longer time than the exposure time 531 7 6 AM 800CL AB 800CL Timed mode so called EPS operation This mode allows single image frame to be captured with a preset exposure time by using the external trigger 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
50. lt CR gt lt LF gt EXSQ 1 9 Exposure time 4 PEA WParamlsCResLF gt 19 5 2000000hs M 10 Exposure time 5 haem a 10hs 2000000 5 ET 11 Exposure time 6 l 10hs 2000000hs 12 Exposure time 7 IsCR gt lt LF gt 10hs 2000000us E EN 13 Exposure time 8 10hs 2000000 5 S mee 14 Exposure time 9 E 10hs 2000000 5 P i 15 ia rs time uem 10us 2000000 5 Bos i 16 RS time ela 10 5 2000000us w i 17 time ad 10 5 2000000us 18 time 10 5 200000018 19 time 10 5 2000000us 20 time F f i 10us 20000001s 21 k time EL 10us 20000001s P Saving and loading data in EEPROM Load Setttings from Camera EEPROM LD Param lt CR gt lt LF gt O Factory area 1 User 1 area 2 User 2 area 3 User 3 area Latest used DATA AREA becomes 1 User 1 area default at next Save Settings 2 User 2 area power up 2 to Camera SA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 3 User 3 area EEPROM Note parameter 0 is not allowed EEPROM shay ein The camera return 3 Current Area No EA lt CR gt lt LF gt E the latest used DATA 2 User 2 area Request AREA 3 User 3 area 52 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 10 Camera control tool The AM 800CL and AB 800CL camera Control Tool can be downloaded from JAI Web site www
51. n the trigger mode is ON the exposure mode is set to Timed and the exposure sequence is ON 7 3 Trigger Control Trigger Control Mode C off on Recessed Overlap Read Out m Source Camera Link Y Activation High Y 7 3 1 Selection of the trigger input Command 11 The command TI can select the trigger input At TI 0 the input through Camera Link line 0 is active and at TI 1 the input through the Hirose 12 pin connector is active The factory default setting is the Camera Link input 7 3 2 Trigger activation Command TA The command TA can select how to activate the trigger TA 0 Rising edge At the rising edge of the pulse the accumulation and the readout will start TA 1 Falling edge At the falling edge of the pulse the accumulation and the readout will start TA 2 High During the high level of trigger the accumulation is activated and at the low level the read out is activated TA 3 Low During the low level of trigger the accumulation is activated and at the hight level the read out is activated 29 AM 800CL AB 800CL 7 3 3 7 3 4 7 4 Trigger Overlap Command 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 TO 1 ReadOut The trigger pulse can be accepted during CCD readout If the trigger pulse is input during CCD readout
52. nd trigger input LED Indication for power and trigger input Mounting holes M3 depth 4 5mm for fixing the camera to the mount plate or tripod mount plate Note 3 1 Note Rear protrusion on C mount lens must be less than 10 0mm 2 Note When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera please do not excessively tighten screws by using a driver The Camera Link receptacle on the camera might be damaged For security the strength to tighten screws is less than 0 291 Newton meter Nm Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this 3 Note The part number for the tripod adapter plate with 1 4 20 thread is MP 41 option Fig 1 Locations AM 800CL AB 800CL 4 2 Locations and functions F mount DCIN TAG DIGITAL 1 O Q Lens mount F mount Note 1 Q 26 pin connector Camera Link Interface Note 2 12 pin connector 12 and trigger input LED Indication for power and trigger input Mounting holes M3 depth 4 5mm for fixing the camera to the mount plate or tripod mount plate Note 3 1 Note Rear protrusion on F mount lens must be less than 12 0mm 2 Note When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera please do not excessively tighten screws by using a driver The Camera Link receptacle on the camera might be damaged For security the strength to tighten screws is less than 0 291 Newton meter Nm Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achie
53. nge resolution is 0 0625 C Serial communication Camera Link or Hirose 12 pin Power DC 12V to 24V 10 7 8W at normal operation DC 12V C mount or F mount Lens mount The rear protrusion on C mount lens must be less than 10mm The rear protrusion on F mount lens must be less than 12mm Flange back C mount 17 526 mm tolerance 0 to 0 05 mm Fmount 46 5 mm tolerance 0 to 0 05 mm Sensor alisnment X and Y axis 0 1 mm at center Optical filter Protection glass only Optical low pass filter Operating temperature 5 C to 50 C Humidity 20 80 non condensing Storage temp humidity 25 C to 60 C 20 to 80 non condensing Vibration 10G 20Hz to 200Hz XYZ Shock 70G Regulatory CE EN61000 6 2 and EN61000 6 3 FCC part 15 class B RoHS WEEE Si C mount 55 x 55 x 69 mm W x H x D ize F mount 55 x55 x98 mm W x H x D A C mount 2809 Weight F mount 3409 Note1 Approximately 5 minutes pre heating is required to get the mentioned specifications Note2 The above specifications are subject to change without notice 62 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 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 requ
54. ns 3296 h x 2472 v active pixels square pixels 57dB or more S N 8 bit 10 bit or 12 bit output for monochrome and Bayer or 8 bit output RGB color 17 frames second with full resolution in continuous operation for monochrome or Bayer output 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 OdB to 24dB for AB 800CL 10us 1 100 000 to 2 seconds exposure control in ips step Exposure Timed control mode Timed trigger width for exposure control Trigger dump RCT and PIV modes for specific applications Auto gain control Various pre processing circuits are provided Programmable LUT Gamma correction from 0 45 to 1 0 Flat Field Correction Bayer white balance with manual or one push auto AB 800CL only Bayer color interpolation AB 800CL only Blemish compensation Test pattern signal generator is built in Auto iris lens video output with H sync Choice of lens mounts offered C mount or F mount Setup by Windows Vista 7 via serial communication AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 4 Locations and functions 4 4 Locations and functions C mount DIGITAL 1 0 Lens mount C mount Note 1 26 pin connector Camera Link Interface Note 2 12 pin connector DC 12V a
55. ordingly longer exposure times are supported Additional settings determine if the trigger pulse can be accepted during the exposure period Primary settings to use this mode Acquisition control Acquisition frame rate AR 1 42964 Exposure control Exposure mode EM 2 Trigger width Trigger control Trigger mode TM 1 ON Trigger overlap TO 0 OFF or 1 Readout OFF LVALsync Readout LVALsync async automatic setting Trigger source TI 0 Camera Link default or 1 Hirose 12 pin Trigger Activation TA 0 Rising edge 1 Falling edge 2 Any edge Minimum interval of the trigger pulse Readout mode FULL 2 3 AOI 1 2 AOI 1 4A01I 1 8 AOI Minimum frame lines 2077 1566 1308 921 729 7 7 1 If the overlap setting is Non Overlap 1 1 lt 6 56ys 0 5hs Trigger 2L Min 36 8ys 0 5 8 nmm EEN XEN fT FVAL Fig 32 Overlap OFF 34 7 7 2 Trigger AM 800CL AB 800CL If the overlap setting is Readout aD See the possibilities 2L Min 1 CCD Exposure i Sell 4 Exposure period EEN XEEN FVAL Fig 33 Readout Binning Control t1 t2 OFF 2x1 53us 0 5us 83 2us 0 5us 1 2 2 2 61us 0 545 87 215 0 515 35 AM 800CL AB 800CL 7 8 Edge dump mode so called RCT Until the trigger is input the camera operates contin
56. p 34 7 7 2 If the overlap setting is Readout 35 7 8 Edge dump mode so called RCT eoe eere er rr rrr her 36 7 9 PlV Particle Image Velocimetry 37 7 10 Operation and function matrix 37 B Other FUNCTIONS s r Tei 38 8 1 Black level control Command BL 38 8 2 Gain control Relative commands GA GJUT1 2 3 38 8 3 Tap control Relative commands AWA ABA GJUT1 GJUT2 GJUT3 38 8 4 Exposure auto Related Commands ASC 1 ON ASCS ASCEA ASCEI 39 8 5 Auto white balance Related commands AWB PGS PGR PGGR PGGB PGB 39 8 6 Blemish compensation eo nee eae eee reos irese tsrs ees bascaeebeeees 40 8 7 LUT Relative commands LUTC LUTR LUYG LUTB 40 8 8 Gamma Command GAMS 41 8 9 Flat Field Correction Command 50 41 8 10 Bayer color interpolation Command Only for AB 800CL 42 8 11 Test pattern Command TPN
57. r the lack of color information by using information from adjacent pixels The following is the concept drawing for the color interpolation process RI1 Gri R2 Fig 44 Color interpolation concept drawing 8 11 Test pattern Command TPN TPN 0 Test pattern off TPN 1 AM 800 Black Wihte AB 800 Color bar TPN 2 Gray Pattern1 TPN 3 Gray Pattern2 TPN 4 white 100 E _ Fig 45 Test pattern 42 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 8 12 Temperature sensor Command TMPO This function reads out the temperature inside the camera The measuring range 55 to 125 C Resolution 0 0625 C The following table shows examples of values which can be read out by the TMPO command TEMPERATURE DIGITAL OUTPUT c BINARY 0100 1011 0000 0111 0011 1110 1000 0111 0000 1100 1000 0111 0000 0000 0000 1111 0000 0000 0000 0111 1111 1111 1111 1111 1111 0011 1000 0111 1110 0100 1000 0111 The display resolution in the camera control tool is 1 C 43 AM 800CL AB 800CL 9 Configuring the camera 9 1 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 5 camera control software Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol 9 2 Communication setting Baud Rate 9600 bps
58. rection the blemish compensation circuit does not work 8 7 LUT Relative commands LUTC LUTR LUYG LUTB This function can be used to convert the input to the desired output characteristics The Look Up Table LUT has 256 points for setup and each point has an 8 bit gain value The output level can be created by multiplying the gain data by the input level In the AB 800CL the same LUT characteristic is applied independent of the color value If input data is not in the LUT the weighted mean average data from upper point and the lower point are used lt CCD output 1 256 The required characteristics can be achieved by multiplying LUT parameter and each of 256 points Fig 40 LUT concept drawing 40 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 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 If GAMS is 16 default the normal 0 45 0 6 gamma curve is unaffected By changing the value of GAMS the 0 45 or 0 6 gamma curve can be modified LUT Control lt 1nd1nO X INPUT Fig 41 Gamma compensation 8 9 Flat Field Correction FFC Command SDR This function compensates for shading caused by the lens or the light source used The method to compensate the shading is to measure the highest lum
59. rence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into a outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning 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 AM 800CL Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation 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
60. shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera mark shows that the environment friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15 years K 18 Zi BRE 519 Cd Cr VI PPB PBDE SJ T11363 2006 SJ T11363 2006 x r 1 A 115 15 AM
61. t file The information that can be saved is Write Camera Data Model Name Camera ID User ID Firmware Version Current Settings Factory Settings and the available User Areas The file is formatted as shown in the picture below EEPROM Current Area EEPROM Current Area Click the Get Area button to read the power up settings area number Factory Area Get Area 55 10 10 2 3 1 Exposure Control 2 3 Mode AM 800CL AB 800CL Camera Control Window Exposure Control Max Time 10 Pixel Format 8Bit z Trigger Dump C OF Y Offset oi Height 23 Of On Binning Off Overlap off Acquisition Rate 1 Source Camera Link gt Noise Reduction Off C tivati High x Test Pattern Off Exposure Sequence Control Sequence Reset i i i 111 Ik i 10 Gain Control 2 3 2 Auto Gain Control Off Auto Reference Minimum Gain Maximum Gam Analog Gain 5 Digital Gain 2393 Black Level 1024 r Auto White Balance Balance Ratio Rec 4533 aj Balance Ratio Blue 4533 4 White Balance off Y Gain Control Tap Gain Balance Tap 2 Fine Gain 891 Tap 3 Fine Gain 891 Tap 4 Fine Gain 891 Bayer Pixel Gain 1 Tap Black Level Balance Tap2 Fine Black 512 Tap3 Fine Black 512 Tap4 Fine Black 512
62. t is 120 However if the current is more than 50mA use thicker cable for connecting pins 8 and 9 If a thinner cable is used it might cause a malfunction due to the resistance of the cable The output can be selected by switch SW500 located inside the camera trigger IF board EEN is also found in Camera Link 1000 Trigger input circuit 220 180 100 SW500 XEEN Collector otp Fig 10 XEEN output from Hirse 12pin 15 AM 800CL AB 800CL Output 5 4 5 4 1 Digital output 5 4 1 1 Bit allocation Analog Out Digital Out Equivalent 8bit 10bit 12bit Black 0 Setup 3 6 25mV 8LSB 32LSB 128LSB 300mV 100 700mV 222LSB 890LSB 3560LSB m 800mV poate 1023LSB 4095LSB 1023 WhiteClipLevel 890 100 Level N a E m 2 32 BlackLevel 0 25 700 800 Analog Out mV Fig 11 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 TapB T TAP C TAP D To Camera Link I F TapA lt TAP A B Fig 12 2 tap output In the case of RGB interpolation it is provided as 1 tap output To Camera Link I F
63. tem Internal Image sensor 4 3 inch Monochrome interline CCDA 3 inch Bayer color interline CCD Sensing area 18 13 h x 13 60 mm 22 66 mm diagonal Cell size 5 5 h x 5 5 v um Active pixels for output 3296 h x 2472 v 3296 h x 2472 v TBD Pixel clock sensor 40 MHz Horizontal Camera Link 21 50537 KHz 1 46 515 3720 clocks per line Pixel clock 80MHz Vertical Total lines 2520 Effective 2472 Continuous mode Frame rate Continuous mode Bayer output 17 0263fps Full Resolution 58 7ms RGB output 8 5fps 117ms 17 0263 fps 58 7ms Full resolution Bayer 3296 h x 2472 v RGB 3296 h x 2472 v Binning h Image Format n 1x2 3296 h x 1236 v 2x1 1648 h x 2472 v 2x2 1648 h x 1236 v Height 1 line step Height 2 line step Offset Y 1 line step Offset Y 2 line step Note number of horizontal pixels cannot be changed Sensitivity on sensor minimum 0 01 Lux Max gain Shutter OFF 0 2 Lux Max gain Shutter 5096 video OFF 50 Green w IR cut filter S N ratio More than 57 dB 0dB gain CCD output 300mV EN Pixel format 2 tap Digital Pixel clock 80 MHz Video output Camera Link Pixel bit depth BAYER 8 bit 10 bit 12 bit 8 bit 10 bit 12 bit RGB 8 bit Iris video output Analog 0 7 V p p with 0 3V H sync Sync output Camera Link FVAL LVAL
64. th the upper and lower TAPS Use the following two formulas to calculate frame lines A and frame lines B Use the larger number of frame lines for calculating the frame rate If they are the same number of lines either one can be used Frame lines A Roundup Offset 4 1236 Offset 20 Frame lines B Roundup 2473 Offset Height 4 Offset Height 1236 20 Frame rate Hz 1 frame lines number x 0 0000500655 2 If the readout is only in the upper TAP In this case Offset lt 1236 and Offset Height lt 1236 Roundup Offset 1 4 1236 Roundup Offset height 4 Height 2 20 Frame lines number Frame rate Hz 1 Frame number x 0 000050055 3 If the readout is only in the lower TAP In this case Offset gt 1236 2473 Roundup Offset Height 4 Roundup Offset 1236 Height 2 20 Frame lines number Frame rate Hz 1 Frame lines number x 0 000050055 18 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 5 4 2 4 If the bit allocation is set to RGB In this case the binning control 15 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 5 4 2 5 Setting example 1 Bit allocation is 8 10 or 12 bit and the binning control is OFF or 2x1 17 01 1263 17 01 center 1236 799 2
65. umber of the data is consecutive 512 3 communication for Red LUTR lt CR gt lt LF gt 512 0 to 8191 data LUT data can be renewed transfer by a serial method After sending LUTG Param lt CR gt lt LF gt The number of the data is consecutive 512 for Green LUTG lt CR gt lt LF gt 512 data LUT data can Param 0 to 8191 be renewed LUT data transfer by a serial method After sending LUTB Param lt CR gt lt LF gt The number of the data is consecutive 512 for Blue LUTB lt CR gt lt LF gt 512 data LUT data can Param 0 to 8191 be renewed J Gain and black level for TAP balance Gain auto Tap AWA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 Once Run Palanee 2 Continuous 0 1 Too Bright Request the 2 Too dark Result of Gain 2 3 Timeout Error 2 auto Tap WBRS lt CR gt lt LF gt 4 balance 5 Limit 6 Trig is not set as Normal 891 1000 Fine Gain JUT2 Param CR gt lt LF 5e 8192 8192 DE 3 Tap 2 gt 1dB for pixel Gain 1R p GJUT2 lt CR gt lt LF gt GJUT3 Param lt CR gt lt LF 891 1000 4 o Data 8192 8192 for pixel Gain 2L P GJUT3 lt CR gt lt LF gt 1dB GJUT4 Param lt CR gt lt LF 891 1000 5 m oR Data 8192 8192 for pixel Gain 2R p GJUT4 lt CR gt lt LF gt 1dB 891 1000 6 PixelGain RED PGR2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt Data 8192 8192 Only A
66. uously and the video signal for the auto iris lens is output At this moment the video signal FVAL and LVAL are output but DVAL is not output When the trigger is input the fast dump is activated to read out the electronic charge very quickly after which the accumulation and the readout are performed This fast dump period is 17 19ms When the accumulated signal against the trigger is read out FVAL LVAL and DVAL are output too The frame rate for full pixels readout is AM 800CL 15 17 0263fps Fast dump period Exposure time AB 800CL is 8 5fps Fast dump period Exposure time Primary settings to use this mode Acquisition control Acquisition frame rate AR 1 42964 Exposure mode EM 1 Timed 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 Minimum interval of the trigger pulse Readout mode FULL 2 3 AOI 1 2 1 4 1 8 AOI Minimum frame line 2772 2261 2003 1616 1424 Trigger CCD Exposure a 1 1 1 EEN XEEN EVAL E EE CE EE DVAL ee ee NUM Lo 4 5L 5 5L Fig 34 Trigger dump mode timing AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 7 9 PlV Partic
67. ve this 3 Note The part number for the tripod adapter plate with 1 4 20 thread is MP 41 option Fig 2 Locations 10 AM 800CL AB 800CL E See the possibilities 4 3 Rear panel The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information Q Amber Power connected initiatins FOWENTRG LF Steady green Camera is operating in Continuous mode 3 Flashing green The camera is receiving external triggering DC IN TRIG Note The interval of flashing does not correspond with external trigger duration DIGITAL 170 Fig 3 Rear panel 41 AM 800CL AB 800CL 5 Input and output 5 1 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 125 for the cable side e 5 2 Fig 4 Hirose 12 pin connector 5 1 1 2 Pin assignment Pin no Signal Remarks 1 GND 2 DC input 12V to 24V 3 GND 4 Iris video Only for Continuous and Trigger dump modes 5 GND 6 NC 7 NC 8 GND 9 XEEN out 1 10 Trigger in Tl 1 or Camera Link TI 0 2 11 DC input 12V to 24V 12 GND 1 XEEN output can be configured with complementary emitter follower circuit or open collector by internal switch setting The default is the complementary emitter follower circuit See chapter 5 1 3 for the details 2 Factory default is tri
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