JAI AD-081GE User Manual

User's Manual
AD-081GE
Digital 2CCD Progressive Scan
HDR / High Frame Rate Camera
Document Version: Ver.1.1
AD-081GE_Ver.1.1_Dec09
1002E-0912
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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-081GE 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 an 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.
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Table of Contents
1. General .................................................................................................. 6
2. Camera nomenclature ................................................................................ 6
3. Main Features ......................................................................................... 7
4. Locations and functions ............................................................................. 8
5. Pin configuration ..................................................................................... 9
5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video) ............................................ 9
5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet .............................................. 9
5.3. 6-pin Multi-connector (LVDS IN and TTL IN/OUT) ........................................... 9
5.4. DIP switches .....................................................................................10
5.4.1 Trigger input 75 ohms termination ......................................................10
5.4.2 EEN output ..................................................................................10
5.4.3 Video output for Auto iris lens ...........................................................10
6. Input and output circuits ...........................................................................11
6.1. Iris Video output ................................................................................11
6.2. Trigger input ....................................................................................11
6.3. EEN (Exposure Enable) output ................................................................11
7. System Configuration ...............................................................................12
7.1. System connection .............................................................................12
7.2. Lens considerations ............................................................................12
8. GPIO (Inputs and outputs) .........................................................................13
8.1. Overview ........................................................................................13
8.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch) .................................................................14
8.1.2 12-bit Counter ..............................................................................14
8.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 3) ..................................................................14
8.1.4 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs ............................................................14
8.1.5 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer .........................15
8.1.6 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer .......................15
8.1.7 Optical Interface Specifications ..........................................................16
8.2. Inputs and outputs table ......................................................................17
8.3. Configuring the GPIO module (register settings) ............................................18
8.3.1 Input /Output Signal Selector ............................................................18
8.3.2 12bit counter .................................................................................18
8.3.3 Pulse generators (20 bit x 4) .............................................................19
8.4. GPIO programming examples .................................................................20
8.4.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter ....................................................................20
8.4.2 Internal Trigger Generator ...............................................................21
9. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP) ............................................................22
9.1. Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) ........................................................22
9.2. Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – (monochrome sensor) .....................22
9.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit) ..................................................................22
9.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit) ..............................................................22
9.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED (10 bit) ....................................................23
9.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 (12 bit) ...............................................................23
9.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED (12 bit) ....................................................23
10. Functions and Operations .........................................................................24
10.1. GigE Vision Standard Interface ..............................................................24
10.2. Recommended Network Configurations ....................................................24
10.2.1 Verified Network Interface Cards (NICs) ...............................................24
10.2.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth) .................................................25
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10.2.3 Disable Firewalls .........................................................................27
10.2.4 Enabling Jumbo Frame ...................................................................27
10.2.5 Setting Receive Descriptors .............................................................29
10.2.6 Interrupt Moderation rate ...............................................................30
10.2.7 Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay ...........................................30
10.2.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used........................................................31
10.2.9 Others ......................................................................................32
10.2.10 Note for 100BASE-TX connection ......................................................32
10.3. Basic functions .................................................................................33
10.3.1 RJ-45 outputs ..............................................................................33
10.3.2 Sync mode (Register 0xA098) ...........................................................33
10.3.3 High frame rate mode (Double speed) .................................................34
10.3.4 High dynamic range mode ...............................................................34
10.3.5 High S/N mode ............................................................................37
10.3.6 PIV ( Particle Image Velocimetry ) mode ..............................................37
10.3.7 Iris Video output ..........................................................................38
10.3.8 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async Accumulation ........................................38
10.3.9 Partial scan (Fast dump ON) ............................................................38
10.3.10 Vertical Binning..........................................................................40
10.3.11 Electronic shutter .......................................................................40
10.3.12 Shading correction ......................................................................41
10.3.13 Knee compensation ......................................................................42
10.3.14 Blemish compensation ...................................................................42
10.3.15 Digital gain ...............................................................................42
10.3.16 Rear Panel Indicator .....................................................................43
10.3.17 Test signal generator .....................................................................43
10.4. Sensor Layout and Timing ...................................................................44
10.4.1 Sensor Layout .............................................................................44
10.4.2 Horizontal Timing .........................................................................45
10.4.3 Vertical Timing ............................................................................46
10.4.4 Partial Scan (when the start line is set at 193rd) ....................................47
10.4.5 Vertical binning ...........................................................................48
10.5. Operation Mode ................................................................................49
10.5.1 Continuous mode .........................................................................49
10.5.2 Edge Pre-Select (EPS) trigger mode ....................................................50
10.5.3 Pulse Width Control (PWC) trigger mode .............................................52
10.5.4 Reset Continuous Trigger (RCT) mode .................................................54
10.5.5 Particle Image Velocimetry ..............................................................55
10.5.6 Sequential Trigger Mode (EPS) ........................................................56
10.5.7 Delayed Readout EPS and PWC Modes (EPS and PWC) ..............................57
10.5.8 Smearless mode ...........................................................................58
10.5.9 Optical Black transfer mode ............................................................59
10.5.10 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest) ...........................................59
10.6. Operation Mode and Functions matrix .....................................................60
10.6.1 Readout Mode (0xA098) 0:SYNC .......................................................60
10.6.2 Readout mode (0xA098) 1:ASYNC .....................................................61
10.7. Special note for settings .....................................................................62
10.7.1 When the image size is changed........................................................62
10.7.2 When the image is captured ............................................................62
10.7.3 Acquisition frame rate ...................................................................62
11. External Appearance and Dimensions ..........................................................63
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12. Specifications ......................................................................................64
12.1. Spectral response .............................................................................64
12.2. Specifications Table ..........................................................................65
Register Map ...............................................................................................67
Appendix ....................................................................................................77
1. Precautions ........................................................................................77
2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ..................................................................77
3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ................................................77
4. Caution when mounting the camera ...........................................................78
5. Exportation ........................................................................................78
6. References .........................................................................................78
Change History .............................................................................................80
User's Record ...............................................................................................81
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1. General

This manual covers the digital 2-CCD progressive scan camera AD-081GE.
The AD-081GE is a GigE Vision® compliant camera, belonging to the JAI C3 Advanced family. The AD-081GE employs 2 monochrome CCDs utilizing prism optics in order to achieve higher dynamic range (maximum 118dB) or higher frame rate (60 fps). Incoming light is divided in half and transmitted to each sensor over the whole visible spectrum.
The AD-081GE provides a frame rate of 30 frames/second at full resolution at normal mode. Using partial scan, the camera can achieve faster frame rates up to 86 fps (1/8 partial scan). The AD-081GE also has a vertical binning mode.
The 1/3" CCDs with square pixels offer superb image quality. The high-speed shutter function and asynchronous random trigger mode allow the camera to capture high quality images of fast moving objects.
The camera features a built-in pre-processing function which includes blemish compensation, shading compensation, LUT/gamma correction and knee control.
The AD-081GE has two GigE Vision compliant interfaces, one for each sensor output.
The AD-081GE also complies with the GenICamTM standard and contains an internal XML file that is used to describe the functions/features of the camera. For further information about the GigE Vision Standard, please go to www.machinevisiononline.org and about GenICam, please go to www.genicam.org.
As an application programming interface, JAI provides an SDK (Software Development Kit). This SDK includes GigE Vision Filter Driver, JAI Control tool, software documentation and code examples.
The JAI SDK can be downloaded from www.jai.com.
The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from www.jai.com
For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor.

2. Camera nomenclature

The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and C-mount protection cap.
The camera is available in the following versions:
AD-081GE
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, D stands for "Dual CCD", 081 represents the resolution "800K pixels", 081 represents variation with the same resolution and GE stands for "GigE Vision" interface.
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3. Main Features

C3 Advanced series progressive scan camera GigE Vision, GenICam compliant 2-channel monochrome CCDs are employed by using prism optics Two RJ-45 connectors equipped for output from each CCD respectively 1/3” progressive scan IT CCDs with 1024 (h) x 768 (v) active pixels 4.65 μm square pixels 12- or 10- or 8-bit output 30 fps with full resolution at normal mode and 60 fps for high frame rate mode Variable partial scan is available with user-definable height and starting line Programmable exposure from 0.5L(20μs) to 792L(33ms) Edge Pre-select, Pulse Width Control ,Reset Continuous and PIV trigger modes Sequence trigger mode for on-the–fly change of gain, exposure and ROI Delayed readout mode for smooth transmission of multi-camera applications Smearless mode available Blemish compensation circuit built-in Shading compensation circuit built in LUT (Look Up Table) for various gamma corrections Knee point and Knee slope can be adjusted AGC (Automatic Gain Control) from -3dB to 21dB LVAL synchronous/asynchronous operation (auto-detect) Auto-iris lens video output for lens control Programmable GPIO with opto-isolated inputs and outputs Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista (32 bit “x86” and 64
bit “x64” JAI SDK Ver. 1.2.1 and after )
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4. Locations and functions

CCD sensor
: 1/3 inch CCD sensor
Lens Mount
: C-mount ( Note*1 )
12P Multi Connector
: DC+12V and Trigger Input
LED
: Power and Trigger indications
6P Multi Connector
: LVDS IN and TTL IN and OUT
RJ-45 Connector(GigE-1)
: GigE Vision I/F w/ thumbscrews for BW1
RJ-45 Connector(GigE-2)
: GigE Vision I/F w/ thumbscrews for BW2
Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews
: Vertical type (Note*2)
Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews
: Vertical type (Note *2)
Mounting holes
: M3, max length 5mm (Note*3)
*1) : AD-081GE is based on a beam-splitting prism. For optimal performance, lenses designed for
3CCD cameras should be used with this camera. Rear protrusion of the C-mount lens
must be less than 4mm to avoid damage to the prism.
*2) : When an RJ-45 cable with thumbscrews is connected to the camera, please do not excessively
tighten screws by using a screw driver. The RJ-45 receptacle on the camera might be damaged. For security, the strength to tighten screws is less than 0.147 Newton meter (Nm). Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.
*3) : The tripod adapter plate MP-41 can be used with AD-081GE
Fig.1 Locations
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Pin no.
Signal
Remarks
1
GND
2
+12 V DC input
3
Opt IN 2 (-) / GND (*1)
GPIO IN / OUT
4
Opt IN 2 (+)/Iris Video out (*1)
5
Opt IN 1 ( - )
6
Opt IN 1 ( + )
7
Opt Out 1 ( - )
8
Opt Out 1 ( + )
9
Opt Out 2 ( - )
10
Opt Out 2 ( + )
11
+ 12 V DC input
12
GND
*1: Iris Video output function can be set by the internal DIP switch
(SW700).
Pin No
In/Out
Name
1
In/Out
MX1+ (DA+)
2
In/Out
MX1- (DA-)
3
In/Out
MX2+ (DB+)
4
In/Out
MX3+ (DC+)
5
In/Out
MX3- (DC-)
6
In/Out
MX2- (DB-)
7
In/Out
MX4+ (DD+)
8
In/Out
MX4- (DD-)
No
I/O
Name
Note
1 I LVDS In 1-
2 I LVDS In 1+
3 I TTL IN 1
75ohm Terminator (Note*1)
4 O TTL Out 1
Note*2)
5 I TTL IN 2
75ohm Terminator(Note*1)
6 GND
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
123
45678
1
2
3
4
5
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5. Pin configuration

5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video)
Type: HR10A-10R-12PB
(Hirose) male. (Seen from the rear of camera)
Fig. 2. 12-pin connector.
5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet
Type: RJ-45 : HFJ11-1G02E-L21RL or equivalent
The digital output signals follow the Gigabit Ethernet interface using an RJ-45 conforming connector. To the right is a table with the pin assignment for Gigabit Ethernet connector.
Fig. 3. Gigabit Ethernet
connector
5.3. 6-pin Multi-connector (LVDS IN and TTL IN/OUT)
Type : HR-10A-7R-6PB
Fig.4 HIROSE 6-pin connector *1:can be changed by DIP switches.
*2: Open collector or TTL level can be selected by an
internal DIP switch. Factory default is TTL.
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TTL
75 Ω
TTL OPEN
OPT IN
IRIS
SW700 for lens iris
SW600 for 75 ohms termination
SW100 for selecting EEN output
TTL IN 1
TTL IN 2

5.4. DIP switches

DIP switches are located inside the camera. When the top cover is removed, please pay
careful attention so that the boards inside may not be damaged.
5.4.1 Trigger input 75 ohms termination Trigger input can be terminated with 75 ohms if DIP switch SW600 is selected as
described below. Factory default is TTL.

5.4.2 EEN output EEN output through HIROSE 6-pin #4 can be selected TTL level or open collector level.

The selection is activated by DIP switch SW100 described below. Factory default is TTL.

5.4.3 Video output for Auto iris lens

The output through HIROSE 12-pin #4 can be selected OPT IN 2 or Iris video output by DIP
switch SW700 described below. Factory default is OPT IN 2.
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Fig.6 Trigger circuit
+5V
SW600
TTL
1K
100K
0.001μ
0.1μ
K2
15K
39K
75
HIROSE 6P
#3 & #5
+5V
1K
0.1
10K
10
10
220
EEN
HIROSE
#9
SW700
SW701
120
150
Open
Collector
Push Pull
10K
1K
180
DAC
Iris Video
2K2
1K
1μ
0.1μ
+5V
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6. Input and output circuits

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

6.1. Iris Video output

This signal can be used for lens iris control in Continuous mode. The signal is taken from the CCD sensor output through the process circuit but as the reverse compensation is applied, the signal is not influenced by the gain settings. The video output is without sync. The signal is 0.7 V p-p from 75 without termination. This signal is taken from sensor 1 but it can be changed by the register. In order to get this signal, DIP switch DSW700 should be changed. Refer to 5.4.3.
Fig.5 Iris video output

6.2. Trigger input

An external trigger input can be applied to pins 3 and 5 of the 6-pin Hirose connector. 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. Trigger input level 4 V 2 V.

6.3. EEN (Exposure Enable) output

XEEN is available on pin 4 of the 6-pin Hirose connector. The output can be selected as either open collector or TTL level. The TTL output circuit is 75 complementary emitter followers. It will deliver a full 5 volt signal. Output level 4 V from 75. (No termination). For the open collector, the maximum current is 120mA. But if current of more than 50mA is used, use thicker cable. The use of thinner cable may cause a malfunction due to its resistance.
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Fig.7 EEN output
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2 x RJ45
Dual input NIC or 2 NICs
2 x RJ45
HUB
1 NIC with HUB
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
400
500
600 700 800
Wave Length ( nm )
Transmittance (%)
BW1 (Transmitted )
BW2 (Reflected )
Imager 1
( Transmitted )
Imager 2
(Reflected )

7. System Configuration

7.1. System connection

When the AD-081GE is connected to a PC, there are two connection methods. Method one is to use a dual or quad input Network Interface Card (NIC) or two separate network interface cards. The other way is to use a hub. Refer to the following drawings.
Fig.8 System configuration
It should be noted that the hub being used should comply with Gigabit Ethernet. When JAI SDK control tool is executed, AD-081GE is recognized as like two cameras. #0 represents one of the imagers and #1 represents the other. Each imager can be handled as an independent camera.

7.2. Lens considerations

The AD-081GE has a built-in a beam-splitter prism which separates transmitted and reflected light across the 400nm to 650nm visible wavelength range. 50% of the incoming light is reflected and goes to the BW2 sensor while the remaining 50% transmitted light goes to the BW1 sensor. Thanks to the compact design of the prism, C-mount lenses can be used with this camera. For optimal performance it is strongly advised to use lenses designed for 3CCD cameras with the AD-081GE.
Fig 9 Focal points for Visible and NIR lights
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LUT
( Cross Point Switch )
Pulse Generator 3
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator 2
(20 bit Counter )
12 bit
Counter
TRIGGER 1 -0 TRIGGER 1 -1
TTL OUT 1
OPT OUT 1 OPT OUT 2
Time Stamp Reset Sequence Reset
LVAL IN 1 DVAL IN 1 FVAL IN 1 EEN IN 1
OPT IN 1 OPT IN 2
TTL IN 2 LVDS IN 1
Soft Trigger 0 Soft Trigger 1 Soft Trigger 2 Soft Trigger 3
Pulse trigger IN
Pulse OUT
Pulse Generator 0 Pulse Generator 1
Pulse Generator 2 Pulse Generator 3
Digital I/O(GPIO) setting
Digital I/O(GPIO) setting
Setting for
Line Source
Setting for
Line Selector
Pixel Clock
Counter Clock Source
1
Counter Divide by value
Bypass0
1 - 4095
Pulse Generator Setting 0
Start Point Counter 0 ( 1)
Length counter 0
Start Point Counter 0 (2) for repeat End point counter 0 Counter 0 clear
Pulse Generator Setting 2
Pulse Generator 0
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator 1
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator Setting 1
Pulse Generator Setting 3
TRIGGER 2 -1
TRIGGER 2 -0
Sequence Reset
Pulse Generator 1
Pulse Generator 0
LVAL IN 2
TTL IN 1
EEN IN 2
FVAL IN 2
DVAL IN 2
Pulse Generator 2 Pulse Generator 3
Line Source
Line Selector
Description
Display Name
Description
Display Name
OPT IN 1
Line 4
TTL OUT 1
Line 1
OPT IN 2
Line 5
OPT OUT 1
Line 2
TTL IN 1
Line 6
OPT OUT 2
Line 3
TTL IN 2
Line 7
LVDS IN 1
Line 8

8. GPIO (Inputs and outputs)

8.1. Overview

All input and output signals pass through the GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output) module. The GPIO module consists of a Look-Up Table (LUT – Cross-Point Switch), 2 Pulse Generators and a 12-bit counter. In the LUT, the relationship between inputs, counters and outputs is governed by internal register set-up.
Some of the descriptions in this diagram differ from those displayed in the camera control tool. The following table shows display names and descriptions.
On the above block diagram, Trigger 0 is used for Exposure and Trigger 1 is used for Delayed Readout. The Time Stamp Reset can reset the time stamp compliant with the GigE Vision standard. This is used for ensuring the same time stamp if multiple cameras are used.
The blocks shown in the above diagram have the following functionalities:
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8.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch) The LUT works as a cross-point switch which allows connecting inputs and outputs freely. The signals LVAL_IN, DVAL_IN, FVAL_IN and EEN_IN all originate from the camera timing circuit. On this diagram, Trigger 0 is used for exposure and Trigger 1 is used for Delayed Readout. The Time Stamp Reset signal can reset the time stamp specified in GigE Vision Format. This signal can be used when time stamps from several cameras connected are coincident with each other. The “Sequence reset” resets the sequential settings. Outputs from the LUT described on the right side show GPIO settings for LINE SELECTOR in the JAI Camera Control tool and inputs to the LUT on the left side show GPIO settings for LINE SOURCE in the JAI Camera Control tool. Refer to Chapter 8.2 GPIO inputs/Outputs table.

8.1.2 12-bit Counter A camera pixel clock can be used as a source. The counter has a “Divide by N”, where N has the range 1 through 4096, allowing a wide range of clock frequencies to be programmed. Setting value 0 is bypass, setting value 1 is 1/2 dividing, and setting value 4095 is 1/4096 dividing. As the pixel clocks for the AD-081GE are 33.75 MHz, the output frequency is varied from 33.75MHz to 23.768 KHz.

8.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 3) Each pulse generator consists of a 20-bit counter. The behavior of these signals is defined by their pulse width, start point and end point. The pulse generator signals can be set in either triggered or periodic mode. In triggered mode, the pulse is triggered by the rising edge/falling edge/high level or low level of the input signal. In periodic mode, the trigger continuously generates a signal that is based on the configured pulse width, starting point and end point. Each pulse generator operates at the frequency created in the 12-bit counter. As the pixel clock (33.75 MHz) is used as the main frequency, the frequency of pulse generator is 33.75 MHz to 8.24 KHz.

8.1.4 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs The control interface of the C3 GigE Vision camera series has opto-isolated inputs and outputs, providing galvanic separation between the camera’s inputs/outputs and peripheral equipment. In addition to galvanic separation, the opto-isolated inputs and outputs can cope with a wide range of voltages; the voltage range for inputs is +3.3V to +24V DC whereas outputs will handle +5V to +24V DC.

Fig.10 Photo coupler
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+3.3V
8.1.5 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer
Fig.11 External Input CircuitOPT IN 1 and 2
8.1.6 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer
Fig.12 External Output Circuit, OPT OUT 1 and 2
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Conditions for Input
Input Line Voltage Range
+3.3V +24V
Input Current
6mA 30mA
Minimum Input Pulse Width to Turn ON
0.5μs Output Specifications
Output Load(Maximum Current)
100mA
Minimum Output Pulse Width
20μs
Time Delay Rise TDR
0.5μs 0.7μs
Rise Time RT
1.2μs 3.0μs
Time Delay Fall TDF
1.5μs 3.0μs
Fall Time FT
4.0μs 7.0μs

8.1.7 Optical Interface Specifications The relation of the input signal and the output signal through the optical interface is as follows.

Fig.13 Optical Interface Performance
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8.2. Inputs and outputs table

Output Ports
Trig. 1-0
Trig. 1-1
Trig. 2-0
Trig. 2-1
OPT OUT1
OPT OUT2
TTL OUT1
Time Stamp Reset 1
Seq. Reset 1
Seq. Reset 2
Pulse Gen. 0
Pulse Gen. 1
Pulse Gen. 2
Pulse Gen. 3
Input Ports
LVAL IN 1
×
×
× × ○ × × ○ ○ ○
DVAL IN 1
×
×
× × ○ × × ○ ○ ○
FVAL IN 1
×
×
× × ○ × × ○ ○ ○
EEN IN 1
×
×
○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○ ○
LVAL IN 2
× × × × ○
× ○ ○ ○ ○
DVAL IN 2
× × × × ○
× ○ ○ ○ ○
FVAL IN 2
× × × × ○
× ○ ○ ○ ○
EEN IN 2
× × ○ ○ ○
× ○ ○ ○ ○
OPT IN 1
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
OPT IN 2
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
TTL IN 1
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
TTL IN 2
LVDS IN
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Soft Trigger 0
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Soft Trigger 1
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Soft Trigger 2
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Soft Trigger 3
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Pulse Gen. 0
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ ○ ○ ○
Pulse Gen.1
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Pulse Gen. 2
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ ○
Pulse Gen.3
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LEGEND: 0 = valid combination / x = Not valid (do not use this combination) The shaded parts are for the interface to external equipment.
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Address
Internal Name
GenICam Name
Access
Size
Value (Range)
0xB004
Counter Dividing Value
ClockPreScaler
R/W
4
0x000: Bypass 0x001: 1/2 Dividing 0x002: 1/3 Dividing | 0xFFF: 1/4096 Dividing
8.3. Configuring the GPIO module (register settings)

8.3.1 Input /Output Signal Selector

GPIO is used to determine which signal is assigned which terminal. For the details, please refer to Register Map, Digital I/O, Acquisition and Trigger Control, and Pulse Generator.
Line Selector
Line Source
Line Polarity

8.3.2 12bit counter

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Start Point
End Point
Length
Start Point
End Point
Length
Pulse Generator 0 IN
(FVAL )
0 1 2 3
1
99 100 101 102 103
2 1
Start Point = 0 End Point = 100
Length = 102
Clock IN Clock Source=Pixel Clock ( 60MHz) Clock Pre-scaler = 2400 ⇒ 25KHz
1/25KHz = 40µs
Pulse Generator Clear = 4: Rising Edge
Pulse Generator 0 OUT
(GPIO Port 1 )
Repeat counter: 0 to 255 =0: Continuously repeated

8.3.3 Pulse generators (20 bit x 4) There are 4 pulse generators (designated 0 through 3) that can be used to create various timing scenarios by programming start point, endpoint, length and repeats.

The following drawing is an example of settings.
FVAL is used for the input of a pulse generator 0 and the clock, after the rising edge of FVAL, counts 100 clocks for the high period of the pulse and 102 clocks for the pulse length. As 2400 is for Clock Pre-scaler, the output of the 12 bit counter is 25 KHz, which is 40µs. Thus, pulse generator 0 creates a 4 ms pulse.
The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting Pulse Generators.
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Address
Register
Value
0xA040
Trigger Mode
2 = PWC (Pulse Width Control)
0xB090
Pulse Generator 0 Selector
4 =OPT IN 1
0xB000
Clock Choice
1 = Pixel Clock (33.75MHz)
0xB004
Counter Dividing Value
0 = Pass through
0xB008
Length Counter 0
1000 Clocks
0xB00C
Start point Counter 0(1)
100 Clocks
0xB010
Start point Counter 0(2)
1
0xB014
End point Counter 0
775 Clocks
0xB018
Counter Clear 0
4 = Rising Edge Clear
0xB060
CAMERA TRIGGER Selector
16 = pulse generator 0
0xB090
Pulse Generator 0 Selector
4 =OPT IN 1
OPT IN 1
775
1000
Pulse Generator 0
100
1000
output
LUT
( Cross Point Switch )
Pulse Generator 3
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator 2 (20 bit Counter )
12 bit
Counter
TRIGGER 1 -0
TRIGGER 1 -1
TTL OUT 1
OPT OUT 1 OPT OUT 2
Time Stamp Reset Sequence Reset
LVAL IN 1
DVAL IN 1
FVAL IN 1 EEN IN 1
OPT IN 1
OPT IN 2
TTL IN 2 LVDS IN 1
Soft Trigger 0 Soft Trigger 1 Soft Trigger 2 Soft Trigger 3
Pulse trigger IN
Pulse OUT
Pulse Generator 0
Pulse Generator 1
Pulse Generator 2 Pulse Generator 3
Digital I/O(GPIO) setting
Digital I/O(GPIO) setting
Setting for
Line Source
Setting for
Line Selector
Pixel Clock
Counter Clock Source
1
Counter Divide by value
Bypass0
1 - 4095
Pulse Generator Setting 0
Start Point Counter 0
Length counter 0
Repeat Count 0 End point counter 0 Counter 0 clear
Pulse Generator Setting 2
Pulse Generator 0
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator 1
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator Setting 1
Pulse Generator Setting 3
TRIGGER 2 -1
TRIGGER 2 -0
Sequence Reset
Pulse Generator 1
Pulse Generator 0
LVAL IN 2
TTL IN 1
EEN IN 2
FVAL IN 2
DVAL IN 2
Pulse Generator 2 Pulse Generator 3
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒
1000clk
100clk
1
775clk 4 Rising Edge

8.4. GPIO programming examples

8.4.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter Example: 20µs unit pulse width exposure control (PWC). Pixel clock is 33.75MHz. 675 clocks (775-100) equal 20µs. These are the settings for Imager 1. For Imager 2, trigger 2-0 should be set in the same manner.

Fig.14 Pulse Generator Timing Example 1
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8.4.2 Internal Trigger Generator

Address
Register
Value
0xA040
Trigger Mode
1 = EPS
0xB000
Clock Choice
1 = Pixel Clock
0xB004
Counter Dividing Value
1419= 1/1420(Line Rate)
0xB008
Length Counter 0
1000 Clocks
0xB00C
Start point Counter 0 (1)
100 Clocks
0xB010
Start point Counter 0 (2)
0 = Infinite
0xB014
End point Counter 0
500 Clocks
0xB018
Counter Clear 0
0 = Free Run
0xB060
CAMERA TRIGGER Selector
16 = pulse generator 0
Pulse Generator 0
100 Line
500 Line
1000 Line
output
Pulse Generator 0
100 Line
500 Line
1000 Line
output
LUT
( Cross Point Switch )
Pulse Generator 3
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator 2
(20 bit Counter )
12 bit
Counter
TRIGGER 1 -0
TRIGGER 1 -1
TTL OUT 1
OPT OUT 1 OPT OUT 2
Time Stamp Reset Sequence Reset
LVAL IN 1
DVAL IN 1
FVAL IN 1 EEN IN 1
OPT IN 1 OPT IN 2
TTL IN 2 LVDS IN 1
Soft Trigger 0 Soft Trigger 1 Soft Trigger 2 Soft Trigger 3
Pulse trigger IN
Pulse OUT
Pulse Generator 0 Pulse Generator 1
Pulse Generator 2 Pulse Generator 3
Digital I/O(GPIO) setting
Digital I/O(GPIO) setting
Setting for
Line Source
Setting for
Line Selector
Pixel Clock
Counter Clock Source
1
Counter Divide by value
Bypass0
1 - 4095
Pulse Generator Setting 0
Start Point Counter 0
Length counter 0
Repeat Count 0 End point counter 0 Counter 0 clear
Pulse Generator Setting 2
Pulse Generator 0
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator 1
(20 bit Counter )
Pulse Generator Setting 1
Pulse Generator Setting 3
TRIGGER 2 -1
TRIGGER 2 -0
Sequence Reset
Pulse Generator 1
Pulse Generator 0
LVAL IN 2
TTL IN 1
EEN IN 2
FVAL IN 2
DVAL IN 2
Pulse Generator 2 Pulse Generator 3
⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒ ⇒
1000clk
100clk
0
500clk
0 Free run
Example: Create a trigger signal and trigger the camera. These are the settings for Imager 1. For Imager 2, trigger 2-0 should be set in the same manner.
Fig.15 Pulse Generator 0 timing Example 2
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Analog Signal [mV]
Black Level
1023
890
32
0
25
700
Digital Out [LSB]
White Clip Level
100% Level
800
CCD out
Analog Signal *
Digital Out
8 bit
10 bit
12 bit
Black
Setup 3.6%, 25mV
8 LSB
32 LSB
128 LSB
200mV
700mV
222 LSB
890 LSB
3560 LSB
230mV
800mV
255 LSB
1023 LSB
4095 LSB
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Y0Y1Y2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X
Y0Y0Y1
Y1
9. GigE Vision® Streaming Protocol (GVSP)
9.1. Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation)
Although the AD-081GE is a digital camera, the image is generated by an analog component, the CCD sensor. The table and diagram below show the relationship between the analog CCD output level and the digital output.
The standard setting for 10-bit video level is 890 LSB. A 200 mV CCD output level equals 100% video output.
Fig. 16 Digital Output (10 bit output)
9.2. Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type)
In the GigE Vision Interface, GVSP (GigE Vision Streaming Protocol) is used for an application layer protocol relying on the UDP transport layer protocol. It allows an application to receive image data, image information and other information from a device. In the AD-081GE, the following pixel types supported by GVSP are available. With regard to the details of GVSP, please refer to the GigE Vision Specification available from the AIA (www.machinevisiononline.org).

9.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit)

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte

9.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit)

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte
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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Y3Y1Y0
Y2
Address
Internal Name
Access
Size
Value
0xA410
Pixel Format type
R/W
4
0x01080001:Mono8 0x01100003:Mono10 0x010C0004:Mono10 Packed 0x01100005:Mono12 0x010C0006:Mono12 Packed
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Y3Y1Y0
Y2
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X
Y0
Y0Y1Y1

9.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED (10 bit)

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

9.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 (12 bit)

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

9.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED (12 bit)

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte
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NIC manufacturer
Model
PCI Bus
PCI-X Bus
PCI-Express
Bus
Intel
PRO/1000MT (PWLA8490MT)
(33MHz)
(100MHz)
Intel
PRO/1000GT (PWLA8391GT)
(33MHz)
(33MHz)
Intel
PRO/1000PT (EXPI9300PT)
( x1 )
Intel
Gigabit CT Desktop adaptor (EXPI9301CT)
( x1 )
Intel
PRO/1000PT Quad port (EXPI9404PT)
( x4 )
Intel
PRO/1000PT Dual port (EXPI9402PT)
( x4 )

10. Functions and Operations

10.1. GigE Vision Standard Interface

The AD-081GE is designed in accordance with the GigE Vision standard. Digital images are transmitted over Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables. All camera functions are also controlled via the GigE Vision interface.
The camera can operate in Continuous mode, providing an endless stream of images. For capturing individual images related to a specific event, the camera can also be triggered. For precise triggering, it is recommended to use a hardware trigger applied to the Hirose 12-pin connector or 6-pin connector. It is also possible to initiate a software trigger through the GigE Vision interface. However, when using a software trigger, certain latency inherent to the GigE interface must be expected. This latency, which manifests itself as jitter, greatly depends on the general conditions and traffic on the GigE connection. The frame rate described in this manual is for the ideal case and may deteriorate depending on conditions.
When using multiple cameras (going through a switch and/or a single path) or when operating in a system with limited transmission bandwidth the Delayed Readout Mode and Inter-Packet Delay functions can be useful.
10.2. Recommended Network Configurations
Although the AD-081GE conforms to Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) not all combinations of network interface cards (NICs) and switches/routers are suitable for use with the GigE Vision compliant camera. JAI will endeavor to continuously verify these combinations, in order to give users the widest choice of GigE components for their system design.
10.2.1 Verified Network Interface Cards (NICs)
At the time of publishing this document these combinations have been verified:
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