10393Rev. AImaging ProductsOperation Manual TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras
Page xList of Tables
December 22, 2006Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareOperation Manua
Page 2Software Use and Installation IntroductionDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software1.1.2 Installing the SoftwareTo install the
Page 3Software Use and Installation IntroductionDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareFIGURE 2. AccuPIXel Setup screenNote: Chang
Page 4Software Use and Installation IntroductionDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Softwarehas not been installed. If JAI Cam-2-Net so
Page 5Software Use and Installation IntroductionDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareFIGURE 5. “Add or Remove Programs” utility
Page 6TM/TMC-4200CL CameraDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software2 TM/TMC-4200CL CameraFIGURE 6. Back of the TM/TMC 4200CLThe came
Page 7Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3 Graphical User Interface3.1 GUI FeaturesThe following is a
Page 8Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3.2 Using the CamLink Mode• When CamLink mode is selected, th
Page 9Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3.3 Operating The Control Software3.3.1 Check Current Camera
Page 10Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareFIGURE 13. Trigger mode uses a manual or sensor command to o
Page 11Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareFIGURE 15. The Scan Area drop down box.Scan area can vary fr
Page 12Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3.3.3 Gain Control3.3.3 (a) GainGain controls the brightn
Page 13Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareTap Selection:The TM-4200CL is capable of Dual-Tap or Single
Page 14Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3.3.7 Trigger Use the option buttons to select either Active
Page 15Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareThe Table drop down menu offers three options.The Linear opt
Page 16Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3.3.8 (c) Knee ControlThe Knee Control graphical control
Page 17Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3.3.10 (b) Test PatternFrom the main menu, select “Option
Page 18Graphical User InterfaceDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software3.3.11 (c) Read PageFrom the main menu, select “File” “Re
December 22, 2006TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasOperation Manual4 Hardware Introduction4.1
iiiNotice PageTM-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CameraNoticeThe material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI P
Page 20Hardware IntroductionTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasApplications for the TM-4200CL include machine vision, medical imaging, intel
Page 21Hardware IntroductionTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras• OutputThe TM-4200CL has a dual tap/single tap 12-bit, 10-bit or 8-bit Camer
Page 22InstallationTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras5 InstallationThe following instructions are provided to help you to set up your camer
Page 23InstallationTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras• Mount the camera on a large heat sink (camera bracket) made out of heat-conductive m
Page 24InstallationTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras5.2.2 (b) Digital I/O ConnectorThe TM-4200 has a 26-pin connector on the rear panel
Page 25InstallationTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras5.2.3 Camera Link CableThe 26CL-02-26 cable assembly has been standardized as the Came
Page 26InstallationTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras• The +12V lead is marked with a red stripe or white lettering; be sure not to reverse
Page 27InstallationTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras5.2.5 Attaching the Analog Video OutputWhen connecting the TM-4200CL to an analog fram
Page 28Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras6 Functions and Operations6.1 Camera Rear PaneFIGURE 42. Camera Connectors
Page 29Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras6.2 Sensor Layer and TimingFIGURE 43. Digital Video OutputThe CCD sensor l
Page 30Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 44. Camera Timing ChartFIGURE 45. Digital Data Output Order for Con
Page 31Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 46. Field Video Timing--Continuous Mode6.3 Scan Area6.3.1 Preset Sc
Page 32Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras6.3.2 Programmable Scan AreaIn Programmable Scan Area Mode, users can spec
Page 33Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 47. Bayer 1FIGURE 48. Bayer 26.3.3 Full Scan Area 2x2 BinningTM-42
Page 34Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 49. 2x2 Binning6.3.4 Sub-sampling Digital ZoomTM-4200CL has four su
Page 35Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 50. Sub-sampling Digital ZoomFIGURE 51. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 2
Page 36Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 52. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 3x
Page 37Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 53. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 4xTABLE 3. Scan Area Start PointsScan
Page 38Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras6.4 Electronic ShutterThe TM-4200CL has a substrate drain-type shutter mec
Page 39Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Camerasthe application in a dark area and depend on a strobe light for illuminati
Page vTable of ContentsTable of Contents1 Software Use and Installation Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 Software Installation . . . .
Page 40Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 55. Asynchronous Programmable External Trigger6.4.5 Pulse Width Con
Page 41Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasFIGURE 56. Pulse Width Control Trigger 6.4.6 Particle Imaging Velocimetry
Page 42Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras6.4.7 PWC PIV ModeThe PWC PIV is based on PIV Fixed Exposure. In this mode
Page 43Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerastH A, B, C, D, U and Z: n*tA + 822 (n=1, 2, 3, ...)T: n*tA + 411 (n=1, 2,
Page 44Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasTABLE 6. Asynchronous Mode Chart6.5 Dynamic Range Control FIGURE 59. Outpu
Page 45Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasA typical CCD camera does not use the full dynamic range due to the nomina
Page 46Functions and OperationsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras6.6 External Sync and Pixel LockingThe TM-4200CL accepts an external sync
Page 47Serial Communication KitTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras7 Serial Communication Kit7.1 Serial Communication KitThe Camera Link vers
Page 48Serial Communication KitTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras7.2 TM-4200CL Command ListThe LVDS-version camera can be controlled via RS
Page 49Serial Communication KitTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasCommand ParameterEnd of Cmd Ack. Response DescriptionGain and Offset Conti
Page viTable of Contents6 Functions and Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286.1 Camera Rear Pane . . . . . . . . . .
Page 50Serial Communication KitTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasCommand ParameterEnd of Cmd Ack. Response DescriptionEEPROM:WRPG X <cr&
Page 51Serial Communication KitTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasTABLE 8. TM-4200CL Command Response TableCommand ParameterEnd of Cmd Ack.
Page 52Serial Communication KitTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasCommand Parameter End of Cmd DescriptionByte 10 Bit 1 Shutter 1 Trigger Mo
Page 53Serial Communication KitTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CamerasCommand Parameter End of Cmd DescriptionByte 12 Bit 6 Password 0=Disable
Page 54Problems and SolutionsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras8 Problems and SolutionsFollowing are troubleshooting tips for common proble
Page 55Problems and SolutionsTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras8.1 Information and Support ResourcesFor further information and support:Pho
Page 56AppendixTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras9 Appendix9.1 SpecificationsTABLE 9. TM-4200CL Camera Specifications TableFeature TM-4200C
Page 57AppendixTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras9.1.1 TM-4200CL Physical DimensionsFIGURE 60. Physical Dimensions9.1.2 Spectral ResponseFI
Page 58AppendixTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras
JAI PULNiX, Inc.625 River Oaks Pkwy.San Jose, CA 95134Tel: 408-383-0300Tel: 800-445-5444Fax: 408-383-0301www.jaipulnix.comImaging Products10393Rev. AE
Page viiList of FiguresList of FiguresFIGURE 1. Setup installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v 2.5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Page viiiList of FiguresFIGURE 52. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 3x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36FIGURE
Page ixList of TablesList of TablesTABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comentarios a estos manuales