JAI AD-081CL User Manual

AD-081CL

Digital 2CCD Progressive Scan

HDR / High Frame Rate Camera

Document Version: 1.1

AD-081CL_Ver.1.1_July2012

User's Manual

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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), JAI Ltd., Japan declares that AD-081CL complies 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 interference 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.

AD-081CL

Supplement

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- Table of Contents -

1. General ........................................................................................... - 4 -

2. Camera nomenclature .......................................................................... - 4 -

3. Main Features .................................................................................... - 5 -

4. Locations and functions ........................................................................ - 6 -

5. Pin configuration ................................................................................ - 7 -

5.1 12-pin multi connector (DC in / Trigger in) .............................................. - 7 -

5.2 Digital Output Connector (Camera LinkTM) ................................................ - 7 -

5.3 Input and output circuits .................................................................... - 8 -

5.3.1 Iris Video output ........................................................................... - 8 -

5.3.2 Trigger input ................................................................................ - 8 -

5.3.3 XEEN (Exposure Enable) output .......................................................... - 8 -

5.3.4 Camera Link Interface .................................................................... - 8 -

6. Advise on camera settings .................................................................... - 10 -

6.1 Lens considerations ......................................................................... - 10 -

6.2 About capture boards ....................................................................... - 10 -

7. Functions and operations ..................................................................... - 10 -

7.1 Basic functions ............................................................................... - 10 -

7.1.1 2CCD optical assembly ................................................................... - 10 -

7.1.2 Configuring Camera Link outputs (Command: OS1, OS2) ........................... - 11 -

7.1.3 Continuous operation or triggered operation ......................................... - 11 -

7.1.4 Digital Video output (Bit allocation) ................................................... - 12 -

7.1.5 Iris Video output .......................................................................... - 12 -

7.1.6 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async accumulation ......................................... - 13 -

7.1.7 Partial scan and Color Pixels layout ..................................................... - 13 -

7.1.8 Vertical Binning ............................................................................ - 13 -

7.1.9 Electronic shutter (Commands SM1,SM2,SH1,SH2,PE1,PE2) ......................... - 14 -

7.1.10 PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) mode ............................................... - 15 -

7.1.11 High Frame Rate function (double speed readout) .................................. - 15 -

7.1.12 High Dynamic Range function ........................................................... - 16 -

7.1.13 Shading compensation (Commands SDM1,SDM2,RSem Rate mode.1,RS2) ........ - 16 -

7.1.14 Knee compensation (Commands KN1,KN2,KSY1/KSY2,KPY1/KPY2) ............... - 17 -

7.1.15 Automatic luminance balance (Commands AYB,YA) ................................... - 17 -

7.1.16 Rear Panel Indication ...................................................................... - 17 -

7.1.17 Test Signal Generator (Commands: PBY1,PBY2) ..................................... - 18 -

7.1.18 Center marker generator (Commands: CM1,CM2) ................................... - 18 -

7.2 Sensor Layout and Timing .................................................................. - 18 -

7.2.1 Sensor Layout ............................................................................... - 18 -

7.2.2 Horizontal Timing .......................................................................... - 19 -

7.2.3 Vertical Timing ............................................................................. - 20 -

7.2.4 Partial Scan ................................................................................. - 21 -

7.2.5 Vertical binning .............................................................................. - 24 -

7.3 Operating modes ............................................................................ - 25 -

7.3.1 High Frame Rate function .................................................................. - 25 -

7.3.2 High Dynamic Range function .............................................................. - 27 -

7.3.3 Continuous mode ............................................................................. - 27 -

7.3.4 Pre-Select trigger mode ..................................................................... - 28 -

7.3.5 Pulse Width trigger mode ................................................................... - 31 -

7.3.6 PIV mode (Particle Image Velocimetry) .................................................. - 33 -

7.3.7 Smearless mode ............................................................................ - 34 -

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7.4 Modes and functions matrix ................................................................ - 35 -

8. Configuring Camera ............................................................................ - 36 -

8.1 Serial communications ...................................................................... - 36 -

8.2 Setting functions ............................................................................ - 37 -

8.2.1 Output mode (Command IS) .............................................................. - 37 -

8.2.2 Trigger input select (Command TI1 and TI2) ........................................... - 37 -

8.2.3 Trigger mode (Command TR1 and TR2) ................................................. - 37 -

8.2.4 Trigger polarity (Command TP1 and TP2) .............................................. - 37 -

8.2.5 Smearless (Command SL1 and SL2) ...................................................... - 37 -

8.2.6 Scan Format (Command SC1 and SC2) .................................................. - 37 -

8.2.7 Gain Master level (Command GA1 and GA2) ........................................... - 37 -

8.2.8 AGC select (Command AGC1 and AGC2) ................................................ - 37 -

8.2.9 Setup-Y (Command BLY1 and BLY 2) .................................................... - 37 -

8.3 Load and Save functions .................................................................... - 37 -

8.4 AD-081CL Command list ................................................................... - 38 -

9. AD-081CL Camera Control Tool ............................................................ - 42 -

9.1 Camera Control Tool Interface ............................................................ - 42 -

9.1.1 Camera Control Tool Bar ................................................................ - 42 -

9.1.2 The About Window ........................................................................ - 42 -

9.1.3 Communication Window ................................................................. - 43 -

9.1.4 Common Control window ................................................................ - 44 -

9.1.5 Camera Control Window ................................................................. - 44 -

9.2 Using the Camera Control Tool ............................................................ - 45 -

10. External Appearance and Dimensions ....................................................... - 46 -

11. Specifications ................................................................................... - 47 -

11.1 Spectrum response ....................................................................... - 47 -

11.2 Specifications Table ...................................................................... - 48 -

12. Appendix ........................................................................................ - 50 -

12.1 Precautions ................................................................................ - 50 -

12.2 Typical Sensor Characteristics .......................................................... - 50 -

12.3 Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ....................................... - 50 -

12.4 Exportation ................................................................................ - 50 -

12.5 References ................................................................................. - 51 -

Revisions ................................................................................................ - 52 -

User's Record ........................................................................................... - 53 -

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1. General

The AD-081CL is a unique prism-based 2CCD camera, incorporating two monochrome CCD
sensors with sensitivity in the visible spectrum. The prism-based design enables a single optical
path to be split across both CCDs simultaneously while maintaining alignment to within
one-quarter pixel. By altering the shutter and/or gain of the two CCDs and fusing the two
synchronized video streams during post-processing, the AD-081CL can provide more than
double the dynamic range of standard CCD cameras while maintaining high image quality.

Alternatively, the timing of each CCD‟s readout can be offset by one-half frame and
interleaved together to produce double the normal frame rate without any image degradation
from over-clocking the CCDs.

The AD-081CL is equipped with continuous mode, pre-select trigger mode, pulse width trigger
mode and PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) mode.

The AD-081CL uses a standard Camera Link interface, whereby each channel can output images
with 8- or 10-bit depth.

2. Camera nomenclature

The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and Sensor protection cap.

The camera is available in the following version.

AD-081CL
Where A stands for “Advanced family“ , D stands for “Dual CCD“, 080 represents the resolution
“800K pixels” , 081 stands for the extension of product range and CL stands for Camera LinkTM
Interface.

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3. Main Features

 2-monochrome progressive scan CCDs (1/3”) mounted on an optical prism
 Member of the C3 Advanced series
 1024 (h) x 768 (v) active pixels per channel
 4.65 μm square pixels
 Two Camera Link connectors provided for separate or combined output
 30 frames/second with full resolution when used for high dynamic range image fusion
 60 frames / second with full resolution for interleaved high frame rate operation
 Increased frame rates with partial scan - 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 screen
 Vertical binning function provided
 Programmable exposure from 20μs to 33ms
 11 steps preset shutter from 1/60s to 1/50000s
 Pre-select and pulse width trigger modes
 PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) mode available
 LVAL Synchronous/-asynchronous operation (auto-detect)
 Analog video output for auto-iris lens control
 10- or 8-bit Camera Link output
 Built-in AGC to balance interleaved frames
 Setup by Windows NT/2000/XP via serial communication

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4. Locations and functions

1

Lens Mount

: C-mount (Note 1)

2

CCD Sensor

: 1/3 inch CCD sensor

3

26P Multi Connector

: Camera Link connector Output 1 (Note 2)

4

26P Multi Connector

: Camera Link connector Output 2 (Note 2)

5

12P Multi Connector

: DC+12V and Trigger Input

6

LED

: Power and Trigger indications

7

Push Button

: For Auto Luminance balance

8

Mounting holes

: M3, max length 5mm

(Note 1 )
AD-081CL uses Prism Optics. C-mount lens should be designed for interfacing to
a 3-CCD camera. Rear protrusion of the C-mount lens must be less than 4mm to
avoid damage to the prism.

(Note 2 )
When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera, please do not
excessively tighten screws by using a driver, as the Camera Link receptacle on
the camera could get damaged. For security, the strength to tighten screws
should be less than 0.291 Newton meter (Nm), (Manufacturer‟s
recommendation). It is sufficient to tighten the screws by fingers.

Fig.1. Locations

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5. Pin configuration

5.1 12-pin multi connector (DC in / Trigger in)

Type: HR-10A-10R-12PB
(Hirose) male
(Seen from rear of the camera)

Fig.2. 12-pin connector

5.2 Digital Output Connector (Camera Link

TM

)

Type: ３M 10226-1A10JL

Fig.3. 26-pin Camera Link connector

Pin No

CameraLink Connector 1

CameraLink Connector 2

Remarks

In/Out

Name

In/Out

Name

1,14

Shield

Shield

GND

2(-),15(+)

O

TxOUT0

O

TxOUT0

Data output

3(-),16(+)

O

TxOUT1

O

TxOUT1

4(-),17(+)

O

TxOUT2

O

TxOUT2

5(-),18(+)

O

TxClk

O

TxClk

Clock for CL

6(-),19(+)

O

TxOUT3

O

TxOUT3

Data output

7(+),20(-)

I

SerTC (RxD)

I

SerTC (RxD)

LVDS serial

control

8(-),21(+)

O

SerTFG (TxD)

O

SerTFG (TxD)

9(-),22(+)

I

CC1 (Trigger)

I

CC1 (Trigger)

External trigger

IN

10(+),23(-)

N.C N.C

11,24 N.C N.C

12,25 N.C N.C

13,26

Shield

Shield

GND

No

In/Out

Name

Remarks

1

GND

2 DC (+12V) in

3

GND

4 O Iris Video

For Auto iris lens

5

GND

6

O

XEEN1

Negative Logic

7

O

XEEN2

8

GND

9

10 I Trigger1

External trigger

11 I Trigger2

External trigger

12

GND

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Fig.5. Trigger circuit

Fig.6. XEEN output circuit

5.3 Input and output circuits

In the following schematic diagrams the input and output circuits for video and timing signals
are shown.

5.3.1 Iris Video output

This signal can be used for lens iris control in Continuous mode.
The signal is taken from the CCD sensor output before the gain
circuit. The video output is without sync. The signal is 0.7 V p-p
from 75  without termination. The signal from Imager 1 is used
for this purpose.

5.3.2 Trigger input

An external trigger input can be applied to pin 10
and 11 of 12-pin Hirose connector (when the
command TI1/TI2=1 have been set).
The input is AC coupled. To allow long pulses the
input circuit is designed as a flip-flop circuit. The
leading and trailing edges of the trigger pulse
activate the circuit.
The trigger polarity can be changed by
TP1/TP2=1.
Trigger input level 4 V 2 V.
Trigger can also be applied through the Camera
Link connector, when the commands TI1/TI2=0
have been sent.

5.3.3 XEEN (Exposure Enable) output

XEEN is available on pin 6 and 7 of the 12-pin HR
connector. The output circuit is 75  complementary
emitter followers. It will deliver a full 5 volt signal.
Output level 4 V from 75. (No termination).
EEN is also found in Camera Link.

5.3.4 Camera Link Interface

The video output is possible as 10/8-bit monochrome signals via standard Camera Link
interface.

The pin configuration of 26-pin connector conforms to Camera Link BASE configuration.
However, since AD-081CL camera has various outputs, pin assignment depends on the specific
output mode selected.

For details, please refer the table shown on the next page.

300 mV

500 mV

GND

75

Video

Output

800 mV

300 mV

500 mV

300 mV

500 mV

GND

75

Video

Output

GND

75

Video

Output

800 mV800 mV

Fig.4. Iris video circuit

GND

+5V

15k

TTL

1k

GND

100n

1k

68k

100k

1n

75Ω

SW302.1

GND

+5V

15k

TTL

1k

GND

100n

1k

68k

100k

1n

75Ω

SW302.1

GND

+5V

15k

TTL

1k

GND

100n

1k

68k

100k

1n

75Ω

Trig input
pin #10 & #11

SW302.1

GND

+5V

2

2

10k

2k2

75

TTL

100

Pin #6 & #7

XEEN

output

GND

+5V

2

2

10k

2k2

75

TTL

100

Pin

XEEN

output

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Port/

Signal

Camera Link Connector - １

Camera Link connector - 2

Pin No.

BW1

10bit

output

BW1

8bit

output

BW1

10bit

BW2

10bit

output

* note )

BW1

8bit

BW2

8bit

output

* Note )

BW2

10bit

output

BW2

8bitoutp

ut

BW2

10bit

BW1

10bit

output

* Note )

BW2

8bit

BW1

8bit

output

* Note )

Port A0

BW1_D0

BW1_D0

BW1_D0

BW1_D0

BW2_D0

BW2_D0

BW2_D0

BW2_D0

Tx0

Port A1

BW1_D1

BW1_D1

BW1_D1

BW1_D1

BW2_D1

BW2_D1

BW2_D1

BW2_D1

Tx1

Port A2

BW1_D2

BW1_D2

BW1_D2

BW1_D2

BW2_D2

BW2_D2

BW2_D2

BW2_D2

Tx2

Port A3

BW1_D3

BW1_D3

BW1_D3

BW1_D3

BW2_D3

BW2_D3

BW2_D3

BW2_D3

Tx3

Port A4

BW1_D4

BW1_D4

BW1_D4

BW1_D4

BW2_D4

BW2_D4

BW2_D4

BW2_D4

Tx4

Port A5

BW1_D5

BW1_D5

BW1_D5

BW1_D5

BW2_D5

BW2_D5

BW2_D5

BW2_D5

Tx6

Port A6

BW1_D6

BW1_D6

BW1_D6

BW1_D6

BW2_D6

BW2_D6

BW2_D6

BW2_D6

Tx27

Port A7

BW1_D7

BW1_D7

BW1_D7

BW1_D7

BW2_D7

BW2_D7

BW2_D7

BW2_D7

Tx5

Port B0

BW1_D8

×

BW1_D8

BW2_D0

BW2_D8

×

BW2_D8

BW1_D0

Tx7

Port B1

BW1_D9

×

BW1_D9

BW2_D1

BW2_D9

×

BW2_D9

BW1_D1

Tx8

Port B2

× × ×

BW2_D2

× × ×

BW1_D2

Tx9

Port B3

× × ×

BW2_D3

× × ×

BW1_D3

Tx12

Port B4

×

×

BW2_D8

BW2_D4

×

×

BW1_D8

BW1_D4

Tx13

Port B5

×

×

BW2_D9

BW2_D5

×

×

BW1_D9

BW1_D5

Tx14

Port B6

× × ×

BW2_D6

× × ×

BW1_D6

Tx10

Port B7

× × ×

BW2_D7

× × ×

BW1_D7

Tx11

Port C0

×

×

BW2_D0

× × ×

BW1_D0

Tx15

Port C1

×

×

BW2_D1

× × ×

BW1_D1

Tx18

Port C2

×

×

BW2_D2

× × ×

BW1_D2

Tx19

Port C3

×

×

BW2_D3

× × ×

BW1_D3

Tx20

Port C4

×

×

BW2_D4

× × ×

BW1_D4

Tx21

Port C5

×

×

BW2_D5

× × ×

BW1_D5

Tx22

Port C6

×

×

BW2_D6

× × ×

BW1_D6

Tx16

Port C7

×

×

BW2_D7

× × ×

BW1_D7

Tx17

L V A L

Tx24

F V A L

Tx25

D V A L

Tx26

EEN

Tx23

*Note: When the output mode is set at “Separate“, only one channel signal is output.

For instance, if “BW1 10 bit/ BW2 10 bit” is selected on channel 1, only “BW1 10 bit”
is output when the output mode is set at “Separate“.

Command “IS” is related to this. IS=0 Synchronous and IS=1 Separate

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6. Advise on camera settings

6.1 Lens considerations

AD-081CL utilizes prism optics for separating the incident light onto the two CCDs. The camera
employs a C-mount for the lens but for high image quality it is strongly recommended to use
lenses specifically designed for 3-CCD cameras.

6.2 About capture boards

AD-081CL has two Camera Link connectors. In order to capture the signals from both
connectors, two frame grabber boards or a frame grabber board with two inputs are required.
As described in the chapter 7.1.2, the configuration for the outputs can be selected to utilize
only one connector. Therefore, it is still possible to capture images via a frame grabber board
that has only one input.

7. Functions and operations

7.1 Basic functions

The AD-081CL utilizes prism optics to split the incident light onto two monochrome CCDs.
These two images, if captured with different exposure settings, can be combined in the PC to
create high dynamic range output. Alternatively, these two images can be read out in different
timing to achieve a faster frame rate.
The interface to the frame grabber board is Camera Link

TM

BASE configuration and two
connectors are used. Each connector provides 8/10 bit Monochrome signals. These signals can
be output in synchronous mode or separately.
The AD-081CL has continuous mode, pre-select trigger mode, pulse width trigger mode and PIV
(Particle Image Velocimetry) mode. In addition to full frame readout, 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 partial
scan readouts and vertical binning are available.
The AD-081CL is equipped with automatic detection for LVAL sync or LVAL async mode.

7.1.1 2CCD optical assembly

The AD-081CL incorporates prism optics designed for light in the visible spectrum ranging from
400nm to 650nm wavelengths. 1/2 of the incident light is reflected by the Dichroic Mirror and
provides the input to Imager 2. The other half is transmitted through the prism and provides
the input to Imager 1.
The following conceptual diagram illustrates this process.

Fig 7. The conceptual diagram for 2CCD prism optics

Imager 1

( Transmitted )

Imager 2

(Reflected )

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

400

500

600 700 800

Wave Length ( nm )

Transmittance (%)

BW1 (Transmitted )

BW2　(Reflected )

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7.1.2 Configuring Camera Link outputs (Command: OS1, OS2)

The AD-081CL has two Camera Link connectors. These two outputs can be synchronized or
separated by the software command IS. Each connector can output an individual signal or two
signals added as shown below. In order to output two signals through one Camera Link
connector, the output mode must be set at “synchronous”, IS=0.
If it is set at “Separate”, IS=1, the output is automatically limited to one output.

Setting command: IS IS=0 Synchronous IS=1 Separated

Output
IS=0,1

Camera Link 1

Camera Link 2

Comm.ﾞ

Output format

Default

Comm.

Output format

Default

Sync/async

OS1=0

BW1 10 bit

◎

OS2=0

BW2 10bit

◎

Sync/async

OS1=1

BW1 8 bit

OS2=1

BW2 8bit

Sync

OS1=2

BW1+BW2 10bit

OS2=2

BW2+BW1 10bit

Sync

OS1=3

BW1+BW2 8bit

OS2=3

BW2+BW1 8bit

If OS is set to 0 or 1, the camera can be operated in either Synchronous mode or Separate
Mode.
In Synchronous mode, trigger 1 input is effective as a trigger for both BW1 and BW2. In case of
Separate mode, trigger 1 and trigger 2 are both in effect so that different trigger timing can be
applied to each camera.

7.1.3 Continuous operation or triggered operation

The AD-081CL can operate in continuous mode to support applications not requiring an external
trigger.
This mode permits the use of a lens with video controlled iris. The AD-081CL uses the signal
from imager 1 (BW1) for this purpose.
The external trigger signal can be input through pins number 10 and 11 of the 12-pin HIROSE
connector.
These inputs can be changed to Camera Link by the command “TI“. When the camera output
is in “Synchronous” mode, trigger 1 input has a priority and controls two imagers. In the case of
“Separate” mode, each imager operates by Trigger 1 and Trigger 2 respectively.
Trigger signal is TTL as the default setting but it can be changed to 75 ohm input by the internal
DIP switch as described in Fig.8.

Fig.8. DIP switch

2

1

O

N

TTL

75Ω

trigger2

Trigger1

SW802

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7.1.4 Digital Video output (Bit allocation)

The 10-bit digital output is set at 890 LSB as 100% video
level when CCD output is 200mV.
The white clip level is set at 1023 LSB when CCD output is
230mV.

In case of the 8 bit output, it is set at 222LSB, 255LSB
respectively.

Fig.9. Digital Video Output

7.1.5 Iris Video output

The lens-iris video output on pin 4 of the 12-pin HIROSE is
700 mV for 100% video out in Camera Link. The iris video
signal is taken before the gain circuit. It is without sync.
The iris video signal can be used for auto iris lens drive in
continuous mode only.

Fig.10. Iris Video output

Analog S ignal [mV]

Black Lev el

1023

890

32

0

25

700

Digital O ut [LSB]

White Cli p Level

100% Lev el

800

0

100% Level700

200

Analog Ou t [mV]

CCD Out [ mV] 265

930

AD-081CL

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7.1.6 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async accumulation

This function replaces the manual setting found in older JAI cameras. Whether accumulation is
synchronous or asynchronous in relationship to LVAL depends on the timing of the trigger input.
When a trigger is received while FVAL is high (during readout), the camera works in
LVAL-synchronous mode, preventing reset feed-through in the video signal. There is a
maximum jitter of one LVAL period from issuing a trigger and accumulation start.
If a trigger is received when FVAL is low, the camera works in LVAL-asynchronous mode (no
delay) mode.
This applies to both pre-select (PS) trigger mode and pulse width trigger (PW) mode.

7.1.7 Partial scan and Color Pixels layout

Partial scan allows higher frame rates by reading out a smaller center portion of the image.
This is particularly useful when inspecting objects that do not fill the whole height of the
image.

Full scan Partial Scan

Fig.12. Partial scan

7.1.8 Vertical Binning

The binning functions can be used to achieve
higher frame rate and higher sensitivity. The
drawback is lower resolution.
Vertical binning is done by adding the charge
from pixels in adjacent lines in the horizontal
CCD register.
The AD-081CL uses vertical binning to increase
the frame rate.
Fig. 13 shows the vertical binning principle. Fig.13. Vertical binning

Ext. TRIG

FVAL

(1)

(3)

(1) In this period camera executes trigger at next LVAL (prevents feed-through noise)
(2) Avoid trigger at FVAL transition (+/- 1 LVAL period), as the function may randomly switch
between "next LVAL" and "immediate".
(3) In this period camera executes trigger immediately (no delay)

(2)

Fig.11. LVAL sync/async Automatic Detection

Fast-dump period

Fast-dump period

Normal scan period

H

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

H

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

AD-081CL

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7.1.9 Electronic shutter (Commands SM1,SM2,SH1,SH2,PE1,PE2)

The AD-081CL has two shutter modes. One is an 11-step pre-set shutter and the other is a
programmable exposure mode which can be controlled from 0.5L to 792L in one-line
increments.

Pre-set Shutter (SH1 / SH2)
The setting command is from SH1/SH2=0(OFF) to SH1/SH2=11（1/50,000）
OFF(1/30),1/60,1/100,1/120,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2,000,1/4,000,1/10,000,1/16,000,1/50,0

00

Programmable Exposure (PE1 / PE2)
The setting command is PE1/PE2 and the exposure time can be controlled in 1 LVAL unit
(42.07µs).
The range is from 0.5LVAL to 792LVAL. (In case of vertical binning, 1 LVAL equals 50.96µs.)
The shutter speed for each operation mode is shown below.

Mode

Read Out

Minimum shutter speed

Maximum shutter speed

Continuous
Full, Partial

20µs at PE=0(1/50,000)

1 Frame
V Binning

30µs at PE=0(1/50,000)

Pre-Select
Full, Partial

20µs at PE=0(1/50,000)

792 L
V Binning

30µs at PE=0(1/50,000)

Pulse Width

Full, Partial

42.07µsx2L+ 20µs=

104.14µs （≒1/10,000s）(Note)

60 Frames ( 2 seconds )

V Binning

50.96µsx2L+ 20µs=

131.92µs （≒1/8,000s）(Note)

Note: In Pulse Width mode, the minimum trigger pulse width requires more than 2LVAL.

Exposure time calculation

Mode

Equality

Full scan

= PE (line) x 1L (42.07µs) + 20 µs (PE= 0 to 791)

1/2 Partial scan

= PE (line) x 1L (42.07µs) + 20 µs (PE= 0 to 491)

1/4 Partial scan

= PE (line) x 1L (42.07µs) + 20 µs (PE= 0 to 347)

1/8 Partial scan

= PE (line) x 1L (42.07µs) + 20 µs (PE= 0 to 275)

Vertical binning

= PE (line) x 1L (50.96µs) + 30 µs (PE= 0 to 395)

AD-081CL

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7.1.10 PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) mode

The AD-081CL is equipped with PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) mode. This mode provides
three (3) consecutive images by one trigger pulse. When the trigger is input, the first exposure
on BW1 can be captured, followed quickly by an exposure on BW2. After the exposure on BW2 is
completed, a second exposure on BW1 is made. Each exposure is executed by a strobe flash in a
very short interval period. The exposure time is preset at 4 µs, 6µs or 8µs by the Trigger mode
command, TR1=4(PIV1), 5(PIV2) or 6(PIV3) respectively.

Trigger

Input

BW 1

EEN

BW　１

Video Output

Strobe Flash

BW ２

EEN

BW　２

Video Output

Exposure 1 image

Exposure 2 Image

Exposure 3 image

Exposure 1

Exposure 2

Exposure 3

1 Frame

Fig.14 PIV conceptual drawing

7.1.11 High Frame Rate function (double speed readout)

A high frame rate (double speed) can be achieved by shifting the exposure timing of BW1 and
BW2 by 1/2 frame duration. As the AD-081CL operates at the rate of 30 fps in continuous mode,
this will produce a rate of 60 fps in high frame rate mode (double speed mode). The shutter
speed must be less than 1/60s (396L). This mode can be set by process mode command HF=1 in
the case of normal mode.
In the case of trigger mode, after setting Output Mode IS=1 (Separate), high frame rate is
achieved by providing a trigger pulse to each camera at 1/2 frame duration.

BW 1 Exposure

BW 1 Image

Output

BW 2 Exposure

BW 2 Image

Output

1/60s 1/60s 1/60s 1/60s 1/60s

1/30s

1/30s

1/30s 1/30s

Fig.15 High Frame rate conceptual drawing

AD-081CL

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7.1.12 High Dynamic Range function

A CCD camera has ability to capture high speed moving objects or high luminance objects by
using the electronic shutter function. The AD-081CL camera uses this shutter function to
simultaneously capture two images with different shutter speeds. As a result, the AD-081CL can
output two identical images with different video levels, one for capturing the details in the
dark portion and the other for maintaining details in the brightest portions of the image.
In the PC, these images can be composited into a single image providing proper exposure and
details across a wider dynamic range than is normally possible with CCD sensors. In this way the
camera can provide dynamic range equal to specialized CMOS sensors, without the noise
tradeoffs commonly associated with that technology.

The following illustrates the high dynamic range concept.

+

100%

200%

100%

100%

200%

200%

BW 1 Image

Shutter OFF　（1/30)

BW 2 Image

Shutter　1/1000

Image in this

part is

clipped

Composite image of BW 1

and　BW 2

Although total

video level is

lower but high

light image can be

viewed

⇒

Fig.16 High Dynamic Range Conceptual Drawing

7.1.13 Shading compensation (Commands SDM1,SDM2,RSem Rate mode.1,RS2)

AD-081CL implements a compensation circuit for the white shading which could be caused in
the prism or the optics. This circuit divides the whole image into 128 regions horizontally and
96 regions vertically and compensates the divided video level using the level of the center as
the reference.
There are three memories inside the camera for shading compensation. One is for the factory
setting data and other two memories are for user settings. Commands SDM1 and SMD2 activate
the shading compensation using setting 1, 2 or 3. Setting 1 is for the factory setting, while
settings 2 and 3 are for user settings. When SDM1/SDM2 is set at 2 or 3, the shading
compensation can be executed under operating conditions by commands RS1 and RS2 and
stored in memories.

Note: This image can be
composited at PC.

AD-081CL

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7.1.14 Knee compensation (Commands KN1,KN2,KSY1/KSY2,KPY1/KPY2)

The camera operates at 12 bits internally and has 1279
LSB dynamic range.
However, the output of AD-081CL is 8-bit or 10-bit and
the data over 1023 LSB (in case of 10-bit) is clipped if
the relationship between IN and OUT is set at linear.
A knee compensation circuit including Knee point and
Knee slope compensates the data up to 1279 LSB for
8-bit or 10-bit output.
The drawing to the right shows the characteristics for
factory default.

Fig.17. Knee characteristics (Default setting)

7.1.15 Automatic luminance balance (Commands AYB,YA)

This function adjusts automatically the video levels for the two monochrome sensors, BW1 and
BW2. The BW2 video level is automatically compensated using BW1 video level as the reference
level.
In order to activate this function, the button on the rear panel can be used. It is also possible to
set by software command AYB via the RS232C communication interface. It may take up to 3
seconds in order to complete Automatic Luminance balance.

Items

Continuous AWB

Adjusting range

-3dB ～ +6dB

Operation on the camera

No

Store the data

No

Measuring area

The area to be used for auto luminance balance adjustment can be selected as the full image
or from one of 9 other areas as shown below.

0: Full area
1: Upper Left
2: Upper Middle
3: Upper Right
4: Middle Left
5: Middle
6: Middle Right
7: Lower Left
8: Lower Middle
9: Lower Right

7.1.16 Rear Panel Indication

The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information:

 Amber : Power connected - initiating

 Steady green : Camera is operating in Continuous mode
 Flashing green: The camera is receiving external trigger

０

1 23

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 32 890

32

890

918

1023

1335

1335

2048

0

128

Knee

Slope

Knee
point

1/16

Input Level

Output Camera Link Data Level

Knee point = 890
Knee Slope = 1/16
In this case : Maximum value is 918 LSB

AD-081CL

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7.1.17 Test Signal Generator (Commands: PBY1,PBY2)

AD-081CL is equipped with a test signal generator. The following test signals are selected by
commands, PBY1 and PBY2.
PBY1 / PBY2 : 0= Video, 1=Bypass, 2= Test pattern1 (Gradation),

3= Test Pattern 2 (White 100%)

7.1.18 Center marker generator (Commands: CM1,CM2)

The AD-081CL has a center marker generator. Three markers are available, one for Vertical,
one for Horizontal and one for both.
Commands CM1 and CM2 can select one of those markers.

1 = Vertical 2 = Horizontal 3 = Both

7.2 Sensor Layout and Timing

7.2.1 Sensor Layout

The CCD sensor layout, with respect to pixels and lines used in the timing and video full frame
read out, is shown below. For Bayer color sequence, refer to chapter 7.1.7.

Fig.18. Sensor layout and video output image

Blank

Read Out
(Vertical)

1077

Active Pixels

1024(H) x 768(V)

Optical Black Lines

Optical Black Lines

Reserved Lines

Reserved Lines

1024

3 5 5

40 7 5

2

6

Blank

1420 Clock

Read Out (Horizontal)

4

343

768

792

AD-081CL

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7.2.2 Horizontal Timing

The horizontal timing for continuous mode, full frame and partial scan are shown below.

D A T A O U T

D V A L

C C D O u t

E f f e c t i v e P i x e l s

F V A L

S U B

S G

E E N

F V A L F a l l i n g E d g e

1 L V A L p e r i o d

1 c k = 3 3 . 7 5 0 M H z ( 2 9 .6 3 ns /c k )

F V A L R a i s i n g E d g e

L V A L

X E E N

(Hirose 12pin)

E x p o s u r e

P e r i o d

D u m m y +

B l a n k

8 6

3 4 3 c k

1 4 2 0 c k

1 3 2 8 c k

1 0 2 4 c k

1 0 7 7 c k 3 4 3 c k

( 2 0 u s )

O B R e s e r v e d

3 c k

8 c k

O B

4 0 c k

1 0 2 4 c k

R e s e r v e d

4 5 c k

3 c k5 c k3 4 3 c k

5 c k

5 c k

2 9 c k

2 9 c k

5 9 0 c k

6 7 6 c k

1 0 7 7 c k1 4 8

9 2

1ck1

1 0 3 c k

1CLK : 1 Pixel clock period OB : Optical black

LVAL is HIGH in the period of optical black and effective video periods

DVAL is HIGH in the effective video period

Fig.19. Horizontal Timing

AD-081CL

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7.2.3 Vertical Timing

The vertical timing for continuous mode and full frame scan are shown below.

2 L6 L 4 L

7 L 5 L

7 6 8 L

E f f e c t i v e L i n e s

7

6

5

7

6

4

7

6

6

7

6

8

7

6

7

R

e

s

e

r

v

e

d

1 2 3 4 5

R e s e r v e d

O B

B l a n kO B

D A T A O U T

D V A L

0 . 5 L

L V A L

S U B

S G

F V A L

E E N

F V A L

L V A L

1 F V A L p e r i o d

E x p o s u r e

P e r i o d

1L = 1420Clock (42.07us)

X E E N

(Hirose 12pin)

7 9 2 L

4 L

7 8 8 L

1L : 1 LVAL period OB: optical black

FVAL is HIGH in the optical black and effective video periods

LVAL is always output

DVAL is output during the effective lines

Fig.20. Vertical Timing

AD-081CL

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7.2.4 Partial Scan

The vertical timing for continuous mode and partial scan is shown below. The horizontal timing
for partial scan is the same as full scan.

SC

Option

Start

(Line)

End

(Line)

Line

No.

(Lines)

Output Image

Front of

Frame

-A-

Back

of

Frame

-B-

Blank

of

Frame

-C-

0

Full

Screen

1

768

768

Full Frame

12 8 4

1

1/2

Screen

192

576 384

Partial Scan

54

50

4

2

1/4

Screen

288

480 192 78

74

4

3

1/8

Screen

336

432

96

90

86

4

Vertical Timing for 1/2 Partial scan

Dum my

3 L 4 L3 8 4 L1

1 2 3

3

8

1

3

8

0

3

8

2

3

8

4

3

8

3

E f f e c t i v e L i n e s

4

D V A L

D A T A O U T

5

O B

A

5 0 L ( 1 / 2 )

B

5 0 L ( 1 / 2 )

C

5 4 L

4 9 2 L

4 8 8 L 4 L

0 . 5 L

B a c k o f F r a m e

L V A L

S U B

S G

F V A L

E E N

E x p o s u r e

P e r i o d

H i g h S p e e d

T r a n s f e r

F r o n t o f F r a m e

B

l

a

n

k

X E E N

(Hirose 12pin)

1L= 1420Clock (42.07us)

1L : 1LVAL period OB: Optical Black

Fig.21. Vertical Timing for 1/2 Partial scan

AD-081CL

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Vertical Timing for 1/4 Partial scan

Dum my

1

8

9

1

8

8

1

9

0

1

9

2

1

9

1

E f f e c t i v e L i n e s

4 5

1 2 3

D V A L

D A T A O U T

O B3 L 7 4 L1 9 2 L1 4 L

7 8 L

7 4 L

B

l

a

n

k

B a c k o f F r a m eF r o n t o f F r a m e

1 F V A L p e r i o d

L V A L

S U B

F V A L

E E N

E x p o s u r e

P e r i o d

S G

H i g h S p e e d
T r a n s f e r

3 4 4 L

3 4 8 L

0 . 5 L

4 L

X E E N

(Hirose 12pin)

1Line = 1420Clock (42.07us)

Fig.22. Vertical Timing for 1/4 partial scan

Vertical Timing for 1/8 Partial scan

939294969

5

E f f e c t i v e L i n e s

4 5

1 2 3

D V A L

D A T A O U T

8 6 L3 L 8 6 L 4 L1 9 6 L

O B

9 0 L

B

l

a

n

k

B a c k o f F r a m e

1 F V A L p e r i o d

F r o n t o f F r a m e

L V A L

S U B

S G

F V A L

E E N

E x p o s u r e

P e r i o d

H i g h S p e e d

T r a n s f e r

2 7 6 L

2 7 2 L

0 . 5 L

4 L

X E E N

(Hirose 12pin)

1Line = 1420Clock (42.07us)

Fig.23. Vertical Timing for 1/8 Partial scan

AD-081CL

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Horizontal Timing (Common for Full and Partial Scans)

DATA OUT

DVAL

CCD Out

Effective Pixels

FVAL

SUB

SG

EEN

FVAL Falling Edge

1 LVAL period

1ck = 33.750MHz (29.63ns/ck)

FVAL Raising Edge

LVAL

XEEN

(Hirose12pin)

Exposure

Period

Dummy+

Blank

86

343ck

1420ck

1328ck

1024ck

1077ck 343ck

(20us)

OB Reserved

3ck

8ck

OB

40ck

1024ck

Reserved

45ck

3ck5ck343ck

5ck

5ck

29ck

29ck

590ck

676ck

1077ck148

92

1ck1

103ck

Fig.24. Horizontal Timing

AD-081CL

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7.2.5 Vertical binning

The vertical timing chart and horizontal timing for the vertical binning mode is as follows.

Horizontal timing

D A T A O U T

D V A L

C C D O u t

E f f e c t i v e P i x e l s

( 3 0 u s )

F V A L

S U B

S G

E E N

F V A L F a l l i n g E d g e

1 L V A L p e r i o d

1 c k = 3 3 . 7 5 0 M H z ( 2 9. 63 ns / ck )

F V A L R a i s i n g E d g e

L V A L

X E E N

(Hirose 12pin)

E x p o s u r e

P e r i o d

6 4 3

1 7 2 0

1 0 7 7

1 0 2 4

1 0 2 4

1 0 7 7 6 4 3

8 6

1 6 2 8

8 6 c k

D u m m y +

B l a n kR e s e r v e d

8 c k 4 5 c k

4 6 7

9 2 7

1 0 1 3

O B R e s e r v e d

3 c k 5 c k

O B

4 0 c k

6 4 3 5 c k3 c k

5 c k

2 9 c k

2 9 c k

9 2

Fig 25. Horizontal timing for vertical binning mode

12 34 5

D A T A O U T

D V A L

O B E f f e c t i v e L i n e s

2 L3 L 1 L

3

8

1

3

8

0

3

8

2

3

8

4

3

8

3

3 L3 8 4 L

4 L

0 . 5 L

LVAL

FVAL

E E N

E x p o s u r e

P e r i o d

S G

S U B

L V A L

F V A L

1 F V A L P e ri o d

3 9 2 L

3 9 6 L

R

e

s

e

r

v

e

d

R

e

s

e

r

v

e

d

X E E N

(Hirose 12pin)

1L = 1 LVAL ( 50.96 µ) , OB = Optical Black

Fig 26. Vertical timing for vertical binning mode

AD-081CL

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7.3 Operating modes

The AD-081CL can function as a high frame rate (double speed readout) camera or a high
dynamic range camera. Most of the camera‟s main operating modes can be configured to work
with either camera setup. Only PIV mode is an independent function.

Mode/ Function

High Frame rate (Note 1)

High Dynamic range (Note3)

Output mode ( IS = )

Sync

Separate

Sync

Separate

Operating
Mode

Continuous

−

−





PS mode



 ( Note 2)





PW mode



 ( Note 2)





Smearless



 ( Note 2)





PIV

  



Read out

Full frame

  



Partial Scan

  



Vertical
Binning

  



Note1) In order to use High Frame Rate mode, Process mode command, HF should be set at

HF=1. At HF=1, the output from BW1 and BW2 is offset by 1/2 frame in continuous
operation.

Note2) When High Frame Rate mode is used with a trigger pulse, the output mode is set at IS=1

and HF should be set at HF=0. Trigger 1 and trigger 2 should be input with 1/2 frame
duration.

Note3) High Dynamic Range is available only in synchronized mode.

AD-081CL has 6 operating modes.

1

TR=0

Continuous

Pre-selected exposure

2

TR=1

Pre-select Trigger ( PS )

Pre-selected exposure

3

TR=2

Pulse Width Trigger ( PW )

Pulse width controlled exposure

4

TR=4

PIV Mode 1

4µs exposure, 1.5µ Pulse duration

5

TR=5

PIV Mode 2

6µs exposure, 1.5µ Pulse duration

6

TR=6

PIV Mode 3

8µs exposure, 1.5µ Pulse duration

7.3.1 High Frame Rate function

This function can achieve 60 frames per second (double frame rate) by combining two 30 fps
video streams which are output in and interleaved manner with 1/2 frame duration. Refer to
the details in section 7.1.11.

The following table shows frame rates at trigger OFF, Continuous mode.
Since the frame rate is 60 fps, the shutter speed must be less than 1/60 (= 396L). In vertical
binning mode, it must be less than 326L.

Read out

Frame rate

Full frame

60 fps

1/2 Partial

96 fps

1/4 Partial

136 fps

1/8 Partial

172 fps

Vertical Binning

99 fps

AD-081CL

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Basic configuration to use this function

Mode

Setting

Command

Process mode

High frame rate

HF=1

In case of trigger mode

Trigger

PS, PW

TR1/TR2= 1,2

Output mode

Separate

IS=1 ( Separate)

Common setting

Output Select

8 bit, 10 bit

OS1/OS2 = 0 to 3

Scan Format

Full scan, Partial scan

SC1/SC2 = 0 to 3

Vertical Binning

ON/OFF

BI1/BI2= 0,1

Shutter

Preset , Programmable

SW1/SW2 = 0,1

Preset shutter

Shutter speed

SH1/SH2 = 1 to 11

Programmable shutter

Shutter speed ( 1l unit)

PE1/PE2=0 to 396
( 326 binning)

Fig. 27 High Frame Rate Timing (PS trigger, Example)

AD-081CL

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7.3.2 High Dynamic Range function

A high dynamic range image or video stream can be obtained by compositing during post
processing two images or video streams which have different exposure times.

The maximum dynamic range is achieved when:
One camera is set at 1/30s shutter speed
The other is set at 1/50,000s shutter speed
The dynamic range is 118 dB (s/n = 54dB + exposure time difference of 64 dB)

To use this mode :

Mode

Setting

Command

Trigger

Continuous, PS, PW

TR1/TR2= 1,2

Output mode

Sync

IS=0 ( Sync)

Output Select

8 bit, 10 bit

OS1/OS2 = 0 to 3

Scanning

Full scan, Partial scan

SC1/SC2 = 0 to 3

Vertical Binning

ON/OFF

BI1/BI2= 0,1

Individual setting for BW1 and BW2

Shutter

Preset , Programmable

SW1/SW2 = 0,1

Preset shutter

Shutter speed

SH1/SH2 = 1 to 11

Programmable shutter

Shutter speed ( 1l unit)

PE1/PE2=0 to 396

( 326 binning)

7.3.3 Continuous mode

This mode is used for applications not requiring an asynchronous external trigger.
For timing details, refer to fig. 19 through fig. 26.

To use this mode:

Mode

Setting

Command

Trigger

Continuous

TR1/TR2=0

Output mode

Sync/Separate

IS=0(Sync),IS=1(Separate)

Output Select

8bit, 10bit

OS1/OS2=0 to 3

Scanning

Full/Partial

SC1/SC2 = 0 to 3

Vertical Binning

ON/OFF

BI1/BI2= 0,1

Shutter

Preset / Programmable

SM1/SM2=0、1

Preset Shutter

Shutter speed

SH1/SH2=0 to 10

Programmable Shutter

Shutter speed ( 1L unit)

PE1/PE2=0 to 792

Other functions

AD-081CL

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7.3.4 Pre-Select trigger mode

An external trigger pulse initiates the capture, and the exposure time (accumulation time) is
defined by the SH or PE commands.
The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the selected shutter time.

For timing details, refer to fig. 19 through fig. 26 and fig. 28.

To use this mode:

Mode

Setting

Command

Trigger

Edge Pre-select(EPS)

TR1/TR2=1

Output mode

Sync/Separate

IS=0(Sync),IS=1(Separate)

Output Select

8bit, 10bit

OS1/OS2=0 to 3

Scanning

Full/Partial

SC1/SC2 = 0 to 3

Vertical Binning

ON/OFF

BI1/BI2= 0,1

Shutter

Preset / Programmable

SM1/SM2=0、1

Preset Shutter

Shutter speed

SH1/SH2=0 to 10

Programmable Shutter

Shutter speed ( 1L unit)

PE1/PE2=0 to 792

Other functions

Trigger Input

Camera Link / HIROSE 12pin

TI1/TI2=0, 1

Important Note:

1

The minimum width of the trigger is 2L. The minimum interval of trigger input is as
follows.

Output mode
IS=0 Sync
Smearless OFF

FVAL(792L) + 3L+(Exposure time difference of BW1
and BW2)

Smearless ON

Smearless Time(198L) +1+ ( longer exposure time
between BW1 and BW2) + FVAL(792L) + 3L

Output mode
IS=1 Separate

Smearless OFF

FVAL(792L) + 3L

Smearless ON

Smearless Time(198L) +1＋FVAL(792L)+3L

FVAL(792L) is the FVAL period of continuous operation.

2
In the case that “Output mode” is set at “SYNC”, the trigger input for BW1 has priority.
The exposure time can be set individually, but the output timing is synchronized with the
rising edge of the longer exposure time.

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Exposure Delay

(Exposure)

DATA out

Data out Delay

1 to 2L

13 to 14L

Ext.Trig

FVAL

EEN

LVAL

XEEN

(Hirose 12pin)

1L = 1420 clock (42.07us)

14.2us

Exposure Period

Fig.28. PS trigger mode (LVAL async) timing chart

Fig. 29. PS trigger mode (LVAL async details)

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Fig.30. PS trigger mode (LVAL sync) timing chart

Exposure Delay

1.5L

Data out Delay

( Exposur e)

DATA out

t1+1L( Max)

Edge Pre-Sel ect m od

e ( Full Frame )

13.5L

Ext . Tri g

FVAL

EEN

LVAL

Exposure Peri od

XEEN

(Hir ose 12pin)

1L = 1420 Cl ock ( 42. 07us )

When the LVAL Sync Accum. : t1=0.5 t o 1.5L

(LVAL sync )

1L: 1LVALPeriod OB : Optical Black

Fig.31. PS trigger mode (LVAL sync details)

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7.3.5 Pulse Width trigger mode

In this mode, the accumulation time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Here it is possible to
have long exposure times. For the best image quality, the maximum recommended time is <60
frames (2 seconds), however longer exposures may produce acceptable results depending on
the application.

For timing details, refer to fig. 19 through fig. 26 and fig. 29.

To use this mode:

Mode

Setting

Command

Trigger

Pulse Width (PW)

TR1/TR2=2

Output mode

Sync/Separate

IS=0(Sync),IS=1(Separate)

Output Select

8bit, 10bit

OS1/OS2=0 to 4

Scanning

Full/Partial

SC1/SC2 = 0 to 3

Vertical Binning

ON/OFF

BI1/BI2= 0,1

Other functions

Trigger Input

Camera Link / HIROSE 12-pin

TI1/TI2=0, 1

Important Note:

1

The minimum width of the trigger is 2L. The minimum interval of trigger input is as
follows.

Output mode:
IS=0 Sync
IS=1 Separate

Smearless OFF

In case of Pulse width＞FVAL(792L)
Exposure time – 792L + 3L
In case of Pulse width(Min:2L) ≦ 792L
792L + 2L

Smearless ON

In case of Pulse width＞FVAL(792L)
Exposure time – 792L + 3L
Incase of Pulse width( Min:199L+2L) ≦ 792L
792L + 2L

FVAL(792L) is the FVAL period of continuous operation.

Fig. 32. PW trigger mode (LVAL async) Timing chart

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Fig. 33. PW trigger mode (LVAL sync Details)

Fig. 34. PW trigger mode (LVAL sync) Timing chart

Fig.35. PW trigger mode (LVAL sync details)
In PW mode, when “Smearless ON” is selected, the actual accumulation time is (the trigger
pulse width minus Smearless active period (199L)). If the trigger pulse width is shorter than
199L, the exposure is not active.

Data out Del ay

Delay of Exposure St art

( Exposur e)

DATA out

1 to 2L

13 t o 14L

Ext.Tri g

FVAL

EEN

LVAL

Exposure

Delay of Exposure End

XEEN

(Hir ose 12pin)

1L = 1420 clock ( 42. 07us)Pul se Width mod e( Full Frame) (LVAL aSYNC)

14.2us

32.1us

Period

1. 5L

Data out Delay

Del ay of Exposur e St art

(Exposure)

DATA out

13.5L

Ext. Tri g

FVAL

EEN

LVAL

Exposure

Period

Pul se Wi dth mode(Ful l Frame (LVAL SYNC))

Del ay of Exposur e End

0.5 t o 1. 5L

XEEN

(Hir ose 12pin)

1L = 1420 Clock ( 42.07us )

t1= 0 .5 to 1 .5L

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7.3.6 PIV mode (Particle Image Velocimetry)

PIV mode is an independent function and is not to be combined with the High Frame Rate
function, the High Dynamic Range function, or the normal output mode (Sync or Separate). In
this mode, one trigger input provides three consecutive outputs. A strobe light is used for
illumination. PIV has three preset modes.

PIV mode

Exposure time

Trigger Interval

PIV 1

4 µ

1.5 µ

PIV 2

6 µ

1.5 µ

PIV 3

8 µ

1.5 µ

Trigger width

2L( min. ) to 1V ( max.)

To use this mode :

Mode

Setting

Command

Trigger

PIV

TR1=4,5,6

Output Select

8bit, 10bit

OS1/OS2=0 to 3

Scanning

Full/Partial

SC1/SC2 = 0 to 3

Vertical Binning

ON/OFF

BI1/BI2= 0,1

Other functions

Trigger Input

Camera Link / HIROSE 12-pin

TI1/TI2=0, 1

PIV Mode

Trigger Input

EEN

Exposure

Video Output

EEN

Exposure

Video Output

SG

SG

1 Frame

４μs

1.5µs

４μs

Strobe 1

Strobe 2

Strobe 3

B

W

1

B

W

2

Fig. 36. PIV mode timing chart

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OB

17L2 3 4 5

7

6

5

7

6

4

7

6

6

7

6

8

7

6

7

6L5L

R

e

s

e

r

v

e

d

2L

OB

R

e

s

e

r

v

e

d

t 2

t 1

788 L

768 L

E f fec t i v e L in e s

EXT. Trigger 1

FVAL

LVAL

SUB

SG

Exposure Period

EEN

XEEN

DATA OUT

DVAL

Min:2L to Max:60V(475 20L)

LVAL sync accum. : t1=0.5L to 1 .5L, t2=1.5L

LVAL a-sync accum. : t1=0. 5L t2=1.0L to 2.0L

7.3.7 Smearless mode

This function can reduce the smear on highlights within the image. This is effective for both PS
and PW trigger modes. Before the accumulation starts, stored charges are read out at high
speed. This can reduce the smear in the upper areas of the object without affecting the lower
areas. At the trailing edge of the trigger pulse, the high speed readout starts. This period is
198L. The residual charges in the horizontal transfer gate are read out in 1L and the exposure
starts. This function is available for both full scan and partial scan.

OB

17L2 3 4 5

7

6

5

7

6

4

7

6

6

7

6

8

7

6

7

R

e

s

e

r

v

e

d

2L

OB

R

e

s

e

r

v

e

d

t2

t1

19 8L

788L

768L

E f f ec t i ve L ine s

6L5L

Min: 200L(198L+2L) to Max:6 0V(47520L)

EXT. Trigger 1

FVAL

LVAL

SUB

SG

Exposure Period

EEN

XEEN

DATA OUT

DVAL

LVAL sync accum. : t1=0.5L to 1.5L, t2= 1.5L

LVAL a-sync accum. : t1=0.5L t2=1.0L to 2.0 L

Smear Less Transfer

Fig 37. PW timing chart with Smearless OFF

Fig 38. PW timing chart with Smear less ON

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7.4 Modes and functions matrix

AD-081CL has two output modes when the external trigger pulse is used. One is “Synchronous”
mode and the other is “Separate” mode. In Synchronous mode, two Camera Link outputs are
synchronized with each other, whereas in Separate mode, two Camera Link outputs are not
synchronized.
The following table shows modes and functions matrix.

BW1 Imager ( 1)

BW2 imager (2)

Output
mode
IS=

Operation

Trig.
IN 1

Shutter

Partial

Smear
Less

TRIG.
IN 2

Shutter

Partial

Smear
Less

Auto
Iris

TR

Mode ﾞ

IS=0

Sync

0

Cont.

−

Yes

Yes

No − Yes  No

Yes
Note

1

PS

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes





2 PW

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

No





IS=1

Separate

0

Cont.

−

Yes

Yes

No − Yes

Yes

No

Yes
Note

1

PS

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes 2

PW

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

− 4

PIV1

Yes

No

Yes

No − − − −

5

PIV2

Yes

No

Yes

No − − − −

6

PIV3

Yes

No

Yes

No − − − −

− : not related to ,  : Use BW1 imager (1) setting

Note: The analog output for auto iris uses the signal from BW1 imager (1).

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8. Configuring Camera

8.1 Serial communications

All configuration of the AD-081CL camera is done by LVDS via Camera Link. Baud rate is 9600
bps. The camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software, or through a
graphical user interface (GUI) using JAI's camera control software.
Below is the description of the ASCII-based short command protocol.

Communication Settings

Protocol.

Transmit setting to camera:

NN=Parameter<CR><LF>
(NN is any kind of command. Capital or small letters.)

The camera answers:

COMPLETE<CR><LF>

To have all communication visible on the emulator screen, start with:
EB=1<CR><LF>
The camera answers:

COMPLETE<CR><LF>

Transmit request command to camera:

NN?<CR><LF> (NN is any kind of command.)

The camera answers:

NN=Parameter<CR><LF>

Transmit the following to have the camera actual setting:

ST?<CR><LF>

The camera answers:

A complete list of the current settings

Transmit the following to have a command list:

HP?<CR><LF>

The camera answers:

A list with all commands and possible settings

Invalid parameters send to camera: (99 is an invalid parameter)

SH=99<CR><LF>

The camera answers:

02 Bad Parameters!!<CR><LF>

To see firmware number.
VN?<CR><LF>

To see camera ID. It shows the manufacturing lot number.

ID?<CR><LF>

Baud Rate

9600 bps

RS 232C cable

Data Length

8 bit

Start Bit

1 bit

Stop Bit

1 bit

Parity

None

Xon/Xoff Control

None

TXD
RXD
GND

1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI

9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT

CAMERA

TXD
RXD
GND

1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI

9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT

CAMERA

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8.2 Setting functions

8.2.1 Output mode (Command IS)

AD-081CL has two imagers and this function selects synchronized output for both

imagers or individual output for each imager. This function should be set at first.

IS=0 is synchronous output and IS=1 is separate output.

8.2.2 Trigger input select (Command TI1 and TI2)

This function selects the trigger input to be through Camera Link (TI1/TI2 =0), or as TTL
through the 12-pin Hirose connector (TI1/TI2 =1).

8.2.3 Trigger mode (Command TR1 and TR2)

This can select continuous mode (0), PS (1) or PW (2).

8.2.4 Trigger polarity (Command TP1 and TP2)

The active trigger polarity is normally low (TP1/TP2 =0). It can be inverted to active
high (TP1/TP2 =1).

8.2.5 Smearless (Command SL1 and SL2)

This command selects Smear ON (1) or OFF (0).

8.2.6 Scan Format (Command SC1 and SC2)

4 scan formats, full scan, 1/2 partial, 1/4 partial or 1/8 partial scan can be selected by
this command.

8.2.7 Gain Master level (Command GA1 and GA2)

GA1/GA2 =0 is 0dB gain, which is the normal working point. The range is from -3 dB to
+12 dB.

8.2.8 AGC select (Command AGC1 and AGC2)

Select AGC ON (1) or OFF (0).

8.2.9 Setup-Y (Command BLY1 and BLY 2)

Valid range for settings is -128 to 256
The black level for 10-bit output is set at 32 LSB and that for 8-bit output is set at 8 LSB.

8.3 Load and Save functions

The following commands are for storing and loading camera settings in the camera EEPROM.

Load settings. LD.
This command will load previously stored settings to the camera. 3 user settings can be stored
in the camera EEPROM. 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.

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8.4 AD-081CL Command list

Command

Format

Parameter

Remarks

A – General settings and utility commands ﾞ

1

Echo Back

EB=[Param.]<CR><LF>
EB?<CR><LF>

0=Echo off
1=Echo on

Off at power up

2

Camera Status

Request

ST?<CR><LF>

Actual setting

3

Online Help Request

HP?<CR><LF>

Command list

4

Firmware Version

VN?<CR><LF>

3 digits, (e.g.)
100 = Ver. 1.00

5

Camera ID Request

ID?<CR><LF>

Max 10 characters

6

Model Name Request

MD?<CR><LF>

Max 10 characters

7

User ID

UD=[Param.]<CR><LF>
UD?<CR><LF>

User can save and
load free text. (16
or less characters)

B – BW1, BW2 Common settings

1

Output Mode

IS=[Param.]<CR><LF>
IS?<CR><LF>

0 = SYNC
1 = Separate

2

V Binning

BI1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BI1?<CR><LF>

0 = OFF
1 = ON

3

One-push AYB

AYB=[Param.]<CR><LF>

O = One push AYB activated

4

Inquire the status

after one–push AYB

AYB?<CR><LF>

5

AYB area

YA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
YA?<CR><LF>

0=Full area 1=Upper left
2=Upper mid 3=Upper right
4=Middle left 5=Middle
6=Mid. Right 7=Lower left
8=Lower mid. 8=Lower right

C – Shutter

1

Shutter Mode

SM1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SM1?<CR><LF>

0=Preset Shutter
1=Programmable exposure

For Imager BW1

SM2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SM1?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

2

Preset Shutter

SH1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SH1?<CR><LF>

0=Off, 1=1/60, 2=1/100,
3=1/120, 4=1/250, 5=1/500,
6=1/1000, 7=1/2000,
8=1/4000, 9=1/8000
10=1/16000, 11=1/50000

Available when
SM1=0

3

Preset Shutter

SH2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SH2?<CR><LF>

0=Off, 1=1/60, 2=1/100,
3=1/120, 4=1/250, 5=1/500,
6=1/1000, 7=1/2000,
8=1/4000, 9=1/8000
10=1/16000, 11=1/50000

Available when
SM2=0

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Command

Format

Parameter

Remarks

3

Programmable

Exposure

PE1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE1?<CR><LF>

0 to 792

Available when
SM1=1

PE2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE2?<CR><LF>

Available when
SM2=1

D – Trigger mode

1

Trigger Mode

TR1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TR1?<CR><LF>

0=Normal (Continuous)
1=PS(Pre select)
2=PW (Pulse width)
4=PV1
5=PV2
6=PV3

For Imager BW1

TR2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TR2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

2

Trigger Polarity

TP1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TP1?<CR><LF>

0=Active Low
1=Active High

For Imager BW1

TP2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TP2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

3

Trigger Input

TI1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TI1? <CR><LF>

0=Camera Link
1=Hirose 12-pin

For Imager BW1

TI2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TI2? <CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

4

Smearless

SL1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SL1? <CR><LF>

0=OFF
1=ON

For Imager BW1
Available when
TR1=1 or 2

SL2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SL2? <CR><LF>

For Imager BW2
Available when
TR2=1 or 2

E – Image Format

1

Scan Format

SC1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SC1? <CR><LF>

0=Full Frame
1=1/2 Partial
2=1/4 Partial
3=1/8 Partial

For Imager BW1

SC2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SC2? <CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

2

Output Select

OS1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SC1? <CR><LF>

0=Imager 1 10 bit
1=Imager 1 8bit
2=Imager 1 +Imager 2 10bit
3=Imager 1+Imager 2 8bit

For Imager BW1

OS2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SC2? <CR><LF>

0=Imager 2 10bit
1=Imager 2 8bit
2=Imager 2+Imager 1 10bit
3=Imager 2+Imager 1 8bit

For Imager BW2

F – Gain, White Balance, Black

1

Gain-master

GA1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
GA1?<CR><LF>

-84 to 336

For Imager 1

GA2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
GA2?<CR><LF>

-84 to 336

For Imager 2

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Command

Format

Parameter

Remarks

2

Setup Level Y

BLY1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLy2?<CR><LF>

-128 to 256

For Imager 1

BLY2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLy2?<CR><LF>

For Imager 2

3

AGC Select

AGC1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AGC1?<CR><LF>

0=AGC OFF
1=AGC ON

For Imager 1

AGC2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AGC2?<CR><LF>

For Imager 2

4

AGC Reference

AGR1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AGR1?<CR><LF>

0 to 1023

For Imager 1

AGR2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AGR2?<CR><LF>

For Imager 2

G – Knee function

1

Knee ON/OFF

KN1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
KN1?<CR><LF>

0=OFF
1=ON

For Imager BW1

KN2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
KN2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

2

Knee Slope Y

KSY1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
KSY1?<CR><LF>

0 to 4095

For Imager BW1

KSY2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
KSY2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

3

Knee Point Y

KPY1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
KPY1?<CR><LF>

0 to 1023

For Imager BW1

KPY2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
KPY2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

H – Shading Compensation

1

Shading correction

mode

SDM1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SDM1?<CR><LF>

0=OFF
1=Factory setting
2=User 1
3=User2

For Imager BW1

SDM2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SDM2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

2

Recalibrate Shading

Corr.

RS1=[Param.]<CR><LF>

O=User 1
1=User 2

For Imager BW1

RS2=[Param.]<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

3

Inquire the status

after shading

correction

RSS1?<CR><LF>

0=Shading correction in

process
1=Succeeded
2=Error 1- Image too bright
3=Error 2- Image too dark
4=Error 3- Time out

For Imager BW1

RSS2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

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Command

Format

Parameter

Remarks

I – Other functions

1

Process Bypass

PBY1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PBY1?<CR><LF>

0=Video
1=Bypass
2=Test Pattern 1
3=Test Pattern 2

For Imager BW1

PBY2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PBY2?<CR><LF>

0=Video
1=Bypass
2=Test Pattern 1
3=Test Pattern 2

For Imager BW2

2

Center Marker

CM1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
CM1?<CR><LF>

0=OFF 1=Vertical
2=Horizontal 3=BOth

For Imager BW1

CM2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
CM2?<CR><LF>

For Imager BW2

F – Saving and loading setting for EEPROM

1

Load Settings

(from Camera

EEPROM)

LD=[Param.]<CR><LF>

0=Factory area
1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area

Latest used DATA
AREA will become
default at next
power up

2

Save Settings

(to Camera EEPROM)

SA=[Param.]<CR><LF>

1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area
“0” is prohibited.

3

EEPROM Current Area

No Request.

EA?<CR><LF>

0=Factory area
1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area

The camera returns
latest used DATA
AREA

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9. AD-081CL Camera Control Tool

The Camera Control Tool for Windows 2000/XP can be downloaded from www.jai.com.
The control tool contains a camera control program and a developer's kit for integrating the
control tool in your own software. For the integrator and experienced user, the Camera Control
Tool is much more than a program with a Windows interface. It also provides an easy and
efficient ActiveX interface built for MS Windows 2000/XP. The OCX interface has the ability to
connect to the camera using the serial interface of the PC by reading and writing properties for
the camera. This integration requires simple programming skills within Visual Basic, Visual C++
or similar languages in a Microsoft Windows environment.

9.1 Camera Control Tool Interface

The Camera Control Tool Software is based on a main Tool Bar and a number of associated Tool
Windows. Each button in the Tool Bar pops up a separate Tool Window when pressed. The
layout of the program can be adjusted by arranging the windows the way it is preferred. The
program will store this information and recreate this layout, when the program is restarted. All
Camera Control Tools have a Communication Window and an About Window. The other
window(s) contains camera control commands.

9.1.1 Camera Control Tool Bar

This is a Camera Control Tool Bar and when the button of each window is selected, each control
GUI can be initiated.

9.1.2 The About Window

The about window contains information about the version of the program, Internet connection
to JAI A/S and access to the help documents.

The drop-down box labeled "Help File" will list all files which have the extension .pdf and that
are found in the program (default) folder.

It is possible to download updated
operation manuals from the jai website:

http://www.jai.com

At the bottom of the windows (all windows
but the Communication Window) is a
colored bar. The bar is green when the
Camera Control Tool is connected to a
camera and the camera is turned on. The
bar is red when the Camera Control Tool is
not connected to a camera or when the camera is turned off.

About Window

Communication Window

Camera Control Window

❶ for Imager 1 (BW1) and ❷ for Imager 2

Common Control Window

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9.1.3 Communication Window

The Communication Window is used to connect the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera.

Camera Link communication:

Select “Camera Link” in the
“Category” box. “Port Name”

indicates DLL file names (or frame
grabber 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 on
the pc.
Just select the option for the frame
grabber that is installed in the pc.

Auto search

Click the auto button to search for a
camera on communication port 1 to

16. The camera control program
automatically sends a camera request
on every communication port. The
user is prompted to use a
communication port if a camera
answers the request.

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.
Off line mode is indicated in The Communication Window, where a status field with
graphic and text indicates the on/off-line status.
Changing the selected communication port (from the communication window) changes the
online/off-line status. If a camera is found on the selected communication port the application
runs online otherwise offline.

Changing the settings in the application will automatically update the camera settings when
the application is online.
If the application looses 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 camera to the program.

Files

When clicking the Write to File or Read from File button, the user is prompted for a file using a
standard file dialog. New files are created if they do not already exist.
Files for camera settings have the extension cam. Information about the communication port is
not stored in the files. All settings are automatically sent to the camera when a file has been
loaded (if the camera is online).

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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 in one of the available user areas.
Use the Load button to restore previously saved camera settings from either the Factory or the
User EEPROM area.

Write All Camera Data to File.

Click the “Write Camera Data” button to save all camera settings into a

text file. The information that can be saved is:
Model Name, Camera ID, User ID, Firmware Version, Current Settings,
Factory Settings and the available User Areas.

EEPROM Current Area.

Click the „Get Area‟ button to read the power up settings area number.

9.1.4 Common Control window

In this window, the output mode can be selected, synchronous
or separate. The output from Camera Link connector 1 and 2 is
also selected in this window.

9.1.5 Camera Control Window

The Camera Control Window contains
the fundamental camera setting
functions.
It is possible to set the shutter mode,
trigger mode, image format, scan
format, gain control and black setting.

AD-081CL has two camera control
windows, one for Imager 1 and the
other for Imager 2. The right hand side
picture is for Imager 1, BW1.

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This picture is for Imager 2, BW2.

9.2 Using the Camera Control Tool

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 or 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‟

7. When you turn on the camera and the Camera Control Tool, it is possible that the

Camera Control Tool does not show the actual camera settings (see 4. and 5.).

a. To obtain the camera settings click “Synchronize Program”.
b. To send the settings that are saved in the Camera Control Tool (last used

settings) to the camera click “Synchronize Camera”.

c. To see which area the camera has started up in click “Get Area”.

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10. External Appearance and Dimensions

Fig. 39. Dimensions

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11. Specifications

11.1 Spectrum response

Fig. 40. Spectrum response

Fig.41. Total Spectrum response including prism and sensor

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11.2 Specifications Table

Specifications

AD-081CL

Scanning system

Progressive scan

Frame Rate Full scan

30 frames/sec. Progressive (768 lines/frame)

High Frame Rate mode : 60 frames / sec. (768 lines/frame)

Pixel clock

33.75MHz

Line frequency

23.768 KHz (1420 pixel clocks/line)

Image sensor

1/3 inch Monochrome IT CCD (ICX204AL)

Sensing area

4.76 (H) x 3.57 (V) mm (1/3 inch diagonally)

Cell size

4.65 (H) x 4.65 (V) µm

Active pixels

1024(H) x 768 (V)

Pixels in Video output Full
1/2 Partial

1/4 Partial
1/8 Partial
V Binning

1024 (h) x 768 (v) 30fps/60fps H = 23.768 kHz

1024 (h) x 384(v) 48fps/96fps H = 23.768 kHz

1024 (h) x 192 (v) 68 fps/136fps H = 23.768 kHz

1024 (h) x 96 (v) 86fps/172fps H = 23.768Hz

1024 (h) x 384 (v) 49.5 fps/99fps H= 19.622 KHz

Minimum Sensitivity on sensor

1.1 Lux

Max. Gain, Shutter OFF, 50% Video Level

S/N ( dB)

More than 54dB (0dB gain)

Iris video output, Analogue

0.7 V p-p (without Sync)

Digital Video Output

Via Camera Link connector 1

BM1_10bit, BW1_10bit+BW2_10bit, BW1_8bit, BW1_8bit+BW2_8bit

Via Camera Link connector 2

BM2_10bit, BW2_10bit+BW1_10bit, BW2_8bit, BW2_8bit+BW1_8bit

Note: Synchronized or separate output is selectable.

Input signal

Trigger（TTL/75Ω）x 2 via Camera Link or HIROSE 12P

Output signal

Hirose 12P XEEN（TTL/75Ω） x 2

Camera Link 1,2: EEN、FVAL，LVAL，DVAL，PCLK (LVDS)

Gain

Master Gain: -3dB ～ +12dB

Knee compensation

Knee point, Knee slope ( 10bit/8bit)

Gamma

1.0 fixed

Shading compensation

ON/OFF

Auto luminance balance

Gain setting range: -3dB to +6dB (High Frame Rate mode)

Detection area is selectable from 9 divisions.

Synchronization

Int. X-tal

Trigger mode

Pre-select, Pulse width and PIV mode

Accumulation

LVAL synchronous or LVAL a-synchronous automatic selection

Preset shutter speed

11steps: OFF(1/30),1/60,1/100,1/120,1/250,1/500,1/1000,1/2000,

1/4000,1/10,000,1/16,000,1/50,000 sec.

Programmable exposure

0.5 L to 792L (1 LVAL unit)

Pulse width control

1/10,000 sec. to 2 seconds

Control interface

Camera Link x 2 （EIA-644 LVDS）

Effective for the first established communication port

Lens Mount

C Mount （Rear protrusion on C mount lens must be less than 4mm）

The lens should be designed for 3CCD cameras

Operating temperature

-5C to +45C

Operating humidity

20 to 80% ( non-condensing )

Storage temperature/humidity

-25C to +60C/20% ～ 80% (non-condensing)

Vibration

3G (15Hz to 200Hz XYZ)

Shock

50G

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Specifications

AD-081CL

Regulatory

CE (EN61000-6-2,EN61000-6-3), FCC Part15 Class B、RoHS

Power

DC +12V ± 10％, 0.32A (Typical, normal operation)

Dimensions

55（H）x55（Ｗ）x80（D） mm

Weight

400g

Note: Above specifications are subject to change without notice.
Note: Approximately 30 minute pre-heating required to meet specifications.

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12. Appendix

12.1 Precautions

Personnel not trained in dealing with similar electronic devices should not service this camera.
The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The handling of these
devices should follow the requirements of electrostatic sensitive components.
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,
including laser sources.
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.
Remove power from the camera during any modification work, such as changes of jumper and
switch settings.

12.2 Typical Sensor Characteristics

The following effects may be observed on the video monitor screen. They do not indicate any
fault of the camera, but are associated with typical sensor characteristics.

V. Aliasing

When the camera captures stripes, straight lines or similar sharp patterns, jagged image on the
monitor may appear.

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 to camera.
Pixel defects/blemishes also may emerge due to prolonged operation at elevated ambient
temperature, 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 in the image.

12.3 Caution when mounting a lens on the camera

When mounting a lens on the camera dusts 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.

12.4 Exportation

When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country.

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12.5 References

1. This manual for AD-081CL can be downloaded from www.jai.com

2. Datasheet for AD-081CL can be downloaded from www.jai.com

3. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com

4. Specifications for the CCD sensor Sony ICX-204AL can be found on www.jai.com

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Revisions

Date

Revision

Changes

Feb.2009

1.0

New issue

July 2012

1.1

Correct the drawing, Fig. 39

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User's Record

Camera type: AD-081CL

Revision: ……………..

Serial No. ……………..

Firmware version. ……………..

For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor.

User's Mode Settings.

User's Modifications.

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JAI A-S cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to products and
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