JAI AM-1600GE, AB-1600GE User Manual

AM-1600GE

AB-1600GE

Digital Monochrome / Color

Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera

Document Version: Ver.1.0

AMB-1600GE_ver.1.0_Apr09

User's Manual

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

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Notice

The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Ltd.,

Japan and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Ltd., Japan makes no
warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may
appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. JAI Ltd.,
Japan reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.

Warranty

For information about the warranty, please contact your factory representative.

Certifications

CE compliance

As defined by the Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, EMC
(Electromagnetic compatibility), JAI Ltd., Japan declares that AM-1600GE-P, AM-1600GE­F,AB-1600GE-P and AB-1600GE-F comply with the following provisions applying to its
standards.
EN 61000-6-3 (Generic emission standard part 1 )
EN 61000-6-2 (Generic immunity standard part 1)

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful 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.

AM-1600GE-F / AM-1600GE-P

Supplement

The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration
of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “.
The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.

mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous

Substances is 15 years.

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賜斤児繁附、夏恢夛撹冢嶷鱒墾議豚㍉。

方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。

AB-1600GE-F / AB-1600GE-P

Supplement

The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration
of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “.
The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.

mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous

Substances is 15 years.

嶷勣廣吭並㍻

嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕

功象嶄鯖繁酎慌才忽佚連恢匍何〆窮徨佚連恢瞳麟半陣崙砿尖一隈〇云恢瞳ゞ 嗤
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賜斤児繁附、夏恢夛撹冢嶷鱒墾議豚㍉。

方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。

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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 Assignment ....................................................................................... 7

5.1 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video) ....................................................... 7

5.2 Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet ........................................................ 7

5.3 D-sub 9 pin connector for GPIO (Auxiliary) ............................................................. 7

5.4 Internal DIP switch ......................................................................................... 8

6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs) .......................................................................... 9

6.1 Overview ..................................................................................................... 9

6.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch) ............................................................................. 10

6.1.2 12-bit Counter ......................................................................................... 10

6.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 1) ............................................................................. 10

6.2 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs ........................................................................... 10

6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer ................................... 11

6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer ................................. 11

6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications ..................................................................... 11

6.3. Inputs and outputs table ................................................................................. 12

6.4. Configuring the GPIO module (register settings) ....................................................... 12

6.4.1 Input/Output Signal Selector ........................................................................ 12

6.4.2 12bit counter .......................................................................................... 14

6.4.3 Pulse generators (19 bit x 2) ........................................................................ 14

6.5. GPIO programming examples .............................................................................. 16

6.5.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter ............................................................................... 16

6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator .......................................................................... 17

7. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP) ..........................................................18

7.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) ................................................................... 18

7.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – AM-1600GE (monochrome) ......................... 18

7.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit) .............................................................................. 18

7.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit) .......................................................................... 18

7.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit ) .............................................................. 19

7.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 ( 12 bit ) ......................................................................... 19

7.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED ( 12 bit ) .............................................................. 19

7.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – AB-1600GE (Bayer mosaic color) .................. 19

7.3.1 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR8 “ Bayer GR8 “ ................................................................... 19

7.3.2 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR10 “Bayer GR10” .................................................................. 19

7.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR12 “ Bayer GR12” ................................................................ 20

8. Functions and Operations .........................................................................21

8.1 GigE Vision Standard Interface .......................................................................... 21

8.2 Recommended Network Configurations ............................................................... 21

8.2.1 Verified Network Interface Cards (NICs) ........................................................... 21

8.2.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth) .............................................................. 22

8.2.3 Disable Firewalls ....................................................................................... 24

8.2.4 Enabling Jumbo Frames .............................................................................. 24

8.2.5 Setting Receive Descriptors .......................................................................... 26

8.2.6 Interrupt Moderation rate ............................................................................ 27

8.2.7 Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay........................................................ 27

8.2.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used .................................................................... 27

8.2.9 Others ................................................................................................... 28

8.3 Basic functions ............................................................................................. 29

8.3.1 Vertical binning functions (AM-1600GE only) ..................................................... 29

8.3.2 Starting pixel – Bayer color mosaic ................................................................. 30

8.3.3 Partial Scanning ....................................................................................... 30

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8.3.4 Electronic Shutter ..................................................................................... 31

8.3.1 Rear panel indicator .................................................................................. 32

8.3.2 Test signal generator ................................................................................. 32

8.4 Pre-processing functions (overview) ................................................................... 32

8.4.1 Blemish compensation (Register 0xA128) (AM-1600GE only) ................................... 32

8.4.2 Shading Compensation (Pixel uniformity) (Register xA11C)(AM-1600GE only) .............. 33

8.4.3 Programmable Look Up Table (LUT) ................................................................ 33

8.4.4 Auto L/R channel balance (Registers 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC) ........................................ 34

8.5. Other functions .............................................................................................. 34

8.5.1 Bayer White Balance (Register 0xA0D0) (AB-1600GE only) ..................................... 34

8.5.2 Automatic Gain Control(Registers, 0xA0B0 AGC select/0xA0B4 AGC reference) ........... 34

8.6. Sensor layout and timing ................................................................................... 35

8.6.1 CCD Sensor Layout ................................................................................... 35

8.6.2 Horizontal timing (Normal continuous mode) .................................................... 36

8.6.3 Vertical timing (Normal continuous mode) ....................................................... 36

8.6.4 Partial Scanning ....................................................................................... 37

8.6.5 Vertical binning (AM-1600GE only) ................................................................. 38

8.5 Operation Modes........................................................................................... 40

8.5.1 Continuous operation ................................................................................. 40

8.5.2 Edge Pre-select Trigger Mode (EPS) ................................................................ 41

8.5.3 Pulse Width Control Trigger Mode (PWC) .......................................................... 42

8.5.4 Sequence Trigger Mode (EPS) ........................................................................ 43

8.5.5 Delayed Readout Mode (EPS, PWC) ................................................................. 44

8.5.6 Optical Black transfer Mode ......................................................................... 45

8.5.7 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest) ......................................................... 45

8.6 Operation Mode and Functions matrix ................................................................. 46

9. Register Map .........................................................................................47

10. External Appearance and Dimensions ...........................................................58

11. Specifications .......................................................................................60

11.1 Spectral response ......................................................................................... 60

11.2 Specification table ........................................................................................ 61

12. Appendix .............................................................................................63

12.1. Precautions ................................................................................................. 63

12.2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ........................................................................... 63

12.3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ........................................................ 63

12.4. Exportation ................................................................................................. 64

12.5. References .................................................................................................. 64

Changes history ............................................................................................... 1

User's Record .................................................................................................. 2

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1. General

The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE are 16-megapixel, high resolution GigE Vision Compliant
cameras for applications such as high density board inspection, flat panel display
inspection, and so on. The AM-1600GE is a monochrome progressive scan CCD camera and
the AB-1600GE is the equivalent Bayer mosaic progressive scan CCD camera. Both cameras
have a 43.3mm diagonal CCD with 16 million pixels resolution and a continuous frame rate of

3.0 frames per second. The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE support partial scan read out for faster
frame rates. The AM-1600GE also has a vertical binning mode for a faster frame rate, as well
as higher sensitivity.
The AM-1600GE has internal pre-processing circuits for blemish compensation, shading
compensation and a LUT(Look Up Table). Both cameras accept external trigger pulses with
EPS ,PWC, Sequential and Frame Delay modes available.
The Gigabit Ethernet digital output is selectable 8 bits,10 bits or 12 bits. Lens mount options
include F mount or Universal P mount, which is the factory option.

The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE also comply with the GenICam standard and contain 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 a 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:

AM-1600GE-P, AM-1600GE-F

Where A

stands for "Advanced" family, M stands for "Monochrome", 1600 represents the

resolution "16 million pixel" and GE

stands for "GigE Vision" interface. P for the Universal P

mount version and F

for the Nikon F mount version.

AB-1600GE-P, AB-1600GE-F

Where A

stands for "Advanced" family, B stands for "Bayer mosaic color", 1600 represents the

resolution "16 million pixel" and GE

stands for "GigE Vision" interface. P for the Universal P

mount version and F

for the Nikon F mount version.

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3. Main F eatures

• C3 Advanced series progressive scan camera

• GigE vision, GenICam compliant

• Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions

• KAI-16000 IT CCD, 43.3mm diagonal (35mm film size)

• 4872 (h) x 3248 (v) active pixels

• 7.4 µm square pixels

• 12- or 10- or 8-bit output

• 16 bits signal processing

• 3 frames/second with full resolution in continuous and triggered operation

• Variable partial scan is available with user-definable height and starting point

• 2X vertical binning mode (AM-1600GE only)

• Programmable shutter from 3 lines(296μs) to 3327 lines (328 ms)

• Edge Pre-select and Pulse Width Control trigger modes

• Sequence trigger mode for on-the –fly change of gain, exposure and ROI

• Built in programmable Look Up Table (LUT) for gamma, 0.45

• Blemish compensation circuit built in(AM-1600GE only)

• Shading compensation(pixel non-uniformity compensation)(AM-1600GE only)

• L/R channel balance

• AGC(Automatic Gain Control) circuit provided

• Built-in test pattern generator

• Exposure time from 1 line(98.66μs) to 2 sec.* using Pulse Width trigger mode

• GPIO in combination with Pulse Width trigger for more precise exposure time

• One-push and manual Bayer white balance (AB-1600GE only)

• Programmable GPIO with opto-isolated inputs and outputs

• Two types of lens mounts available as factory option, Universal P mount or Nikon F

mount

• Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista (32 bit”x86” and 64

bit “x64” JAI SDK Ver. 1.2.1 and after )

*For best image quality, the maximum recommended exposure time is <6 frames (2

seconds), however, depending on your application, significantly longer exposure may
still produce an acceptable signal-to-noise ratio, even without applying any external
cooling.

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4. Locations and Functions

1 Lens mount Universal P mount (Note *1)
1 Lens Mount Nikon F mount (Note*2)

2 CCD sensor 43.3mm diagonal CCD sensor

3 Lock knob Lens lock knob for Nikon F mount lens
4 12-pin connector DC +12V and GPIO interface
5 D-sub 9 pin connector Auxiliary GPIO interface (LVDS IN and TTL IN/OUT)
6 RJ-45 GigE Vision I/F. Accepts connector w thumbscrews.
7 LED Indication for Power and trigger inputs
8 LED Indication for GigE Network condition: LINK
9 LED Indication for GigE Network condition: ACT
 Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Horizontal type (above and below RJ-45)(Note*3)

○

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Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Vertical type (left and right of RJ-45) (Note *3)

○

12

Mounting holes M3 depth 5 mm for tripod mount plate (Note *4)

*1) Note: Rear protrusion on P-mount lens must be less than 11.0mm.
*2) Note: Rear protrusion on F-mount lens must be less than 12.0mm.
*3) Note: 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. When D-SUB 9 pin connector is used, use the vertical type.

*4) Note: The tripod adapter plate MP-41 can be used with AM/AB-1600GE

Fig.1 Locations

LINK AC T

.

DC IN/TRIG

GPIO

POW ER/ TR IG

GigE

①

②

③

④

⑤⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

⑩

⑪

⑫

⑫

AM-1600GE-F/AB-1600GE-F Front

AM-1600GE-P/AB-1600GE-P Front

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5. Pin Assignment

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 D-sub 9 pin connector for GPIO (Auxiliary)

Type: DD-09SSG

Fig. 4 D-sub 9 pin connector

*1: can be changed by DIP SW(SW600).

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 (SW601).

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 In1-

2

I

LVDS In1+

3

I

TTL IN 1

75ohm Terminator *1

4 O

TTL Out 1

5

GND

6

NC

7

NC

8

O

TTL Out 2

9

GND

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

2

15

69

123

45678

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5.4 Internal DIP switch

In order to change, the top cover must be removed.

Fig.5 DIP switches

SW600 For selection of TTL IN 1 75

ohm ON or OFF

Factory default is UP position ( 75 ohm
OFF). To set 75 ohm ON, these two
switches must be DOWN.

Right side, as seen from the
lens side

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6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs)

6.1 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.

Fig.6 GPIO interface

Some of the descriptions in this diagram differ from those displayed in the camera control
tool. The following table shows display names and descriptions.

Line Source Line Selector

Description Display Name

Description

Display Name

OPT IN 1 Line5-Optical In1

TTL OUT 1

Line1-TTL Out1

OPT IN 2 Line6-Optical In2

TTL OUT 2

Line2-TTL Out2

TTL IN 1 Line7-TTL In

OPT OUT 1

Line3-Optical Out1

LVDS IN 1 Line8-LVDS In

OPT OUT 2

Line4-Optical Out1

The blocks shown in the above diagram have the following functionality:

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6.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch)

The LUT works as a cross-point switch which allows connecting inputs and outputs freely. The
signals LVAL_IN, FVAL_IN and EEN_IN all originate from the camera timing circuit.
On this diagram, “Trigger 0” is used for camera 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 LUT described on the right side show GPIO settings for LINE SELECTOR in the JAI Camera
Control tool and inputs to LUT on the left side show GPIO settings for LINE SOURCE in the JAI
Camera Control tool. Refer to Chapter 6.3

.

6.1.2 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 AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE are 30 MHz, the output
frequency is varied from 30MHz to 10.135 KHz.

6.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 1)

Each pulse generator consists of a 19-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 (30 MHz) is used as the main frequency, the frequency of pulse generator is 30MHz to

10.135 KHz.

6.2 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.7 Photo coupler

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6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer

Fig.8 External Input Circuit、OPT IN 1 and 2

6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer

Fig.9 External Output Circuit, OPT OUT 1 and 2

6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications

The relation of the input signal and the output signal through optical interface is as follows.

+3.3V t o +24V

User Power

1

2 3

4

5

PS8101

2 3

2SC4098

2k2

1 3
2

02CZ 2.0Z

120

10k B

3k3

hirose-12 connector

hirose-12 connector

User
side

JAI
C3_Series CAMER A
side

EXTERNAL INPUT

+3.3V

IN

hirose-12 c onnec t or
Pin 8 and 10

hirose-12 c onnec t or
Pin 7 and 9

OUT

270

+5V to +24V

User Power

2

User
side

Camera
Inside

From Camera Circuit

EXTERNAL OUTPUT

+12V

220

To

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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

Fig.10 Optical Interface Performance

6.3. Inputs and outputs table

Output Ports

Trigger 0 Trigger 1 OPT

OUT1

OPT
OUT2

TTL
OUT1

TTL
OUT2

Time
Stamp
Reset

Seque
nce
Reset

Pulse
Gener
ator 0

Pulse
Gener
ator 1

Input Ports

LVAL IN × × × × ○ ○ × × ○ ○
FVAL IN × × × × ○ ○ × × ○ ○
EEN IN × × ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○ ○
OPT IN 1 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
OPT IN 2 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
TTL IN ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
LVDS IN ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Soft
Trigger 0

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Soft
Trigger 1

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Soft
Trigger 2

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Soft
Trigger 3

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Pulse
Gen. 0

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ × ○

Pulse
Gen. 1

○ ○

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ×

LEGEND: 0 = valid combination / x = Not valid (do not use this combination)
The shaded parts are for the interface to external equipment.

6.4. Configuring the GPIO module (register settings)

6.4.1 Input/Output Signal Selector

Address

Internal Name GenICam Name

Access

Size Value (Range)

0xB060

Selector CAMERA TRIGGER
0 ( for Camera Trigger )

Camera Trigger

0

R/W 4

GPIO Selector:

Line Source ( SDK)

0x00:CAMERA LVAL IN
0x02:CAMERA FVAL IN
0x03:CAMERA EEN IN
0x04:OPT 1 IN
0x05:OPT 2 IN

0xB064

Selector CAMERA Trigger 1
( For Delayed Trigger )

Camera Trigger

1

R/W 4

0xB070 Selector GPIO PORT 1 GPIO_Port1 R/W 4

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0xB074 Selector GPIO PORT 2 GPIO_Port2 R/W 4

0x06:TTL 1 IN
0x07:LVDS 1 IN

0x0C:USER OUT 0
0x0D:USER OUT 1
0x0E:USER OUT 2
0x0F:USER OUT 3
0x10:Pulse Generator 0
0x11: Pulse Generator 1
0x7F: No connect

Line selector (SDK)

0x00:CAMERA Trigger 0
0x01:CAMERA Trigger 1
0x04:TTL OUT 1
0x05:TTL OUT 2
0x06:OPT OUT 1
0x07:OPUOUT 2
0x0C:Pulse Generator 0
0x0D:Pulse Generator 1

0x10:Time stamp reset
0x11:Sequence table reset
0x7F: No connect

Add 0x80 will result in low
active output.

0xB090

Pulse Generator 0
Selector

PulseGenerator

0

R/W 4

0xB094

Pulse Generator 1
Selector

PulseGenerato

r

1

R/W 4

0xB0A0

Selector Time Stamp
Reset

TimeStamp

Reset

R/W 4

0xB0A4

Selector Sequence Table
Reset

Sequence Table

reset

R/W 4

The following shows the JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting GPIO registers.
Line Selector

Line Source

Line Polarity

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Start Point

End Point

Length

Start Point

End Point

Length

6.4.2 12bit counter

Address

Internal Name GenICam Name

Access

Size

Value (Range)

0xB000 Counter Clock Choice ClockSource

R/W

4

0x01: Pixel Clock

0xB004 Counter Dividing Value ClockPreScaler R/W 4

0x000: Bypass
0x001: 1/2 Dividing
0x002: 1/3 Dividing
|
0xFFF: 1/4096 Dividing

6.4.3

Pulse generators (19 bit x 2)

There are 2 pulse generators (designated 0 through 1) 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 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 12 bit counter is 25 KHz, which is 40µs.
Pulse Generator 0 creates a 4 ms pulse.

Fig.11 Example of Pulse Generator setting

The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting Pulse Generator.

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Address

Internal Name GenICam name

Access

Size Value (range)

0xB008 Length Counter 0

Pulse Generato

r

Length

R/W 4 0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB00C Start point Counter 0(1)

PulseGenerato

r

StartPoint

R/W 4 0x00000 to 0xFFFFF

0xB010 Start point Counter 0(2)

PulseGenerator

RepeatCOunt R/W 4

0x00: infinite
0x01: 1 time
|
0xFF: 255 times

0xB014 End point Counter 0

PulseGenerato

r

EndPoint

R/W 4 0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB018 Counter Clear 0

PulseGenerator

Clear

R/W 4

0x00: Free Run
0x01: High Level Clear
0x02: Low Level Clear
0x04: Rising Edge Clear
0x08: Falling Edge
Clear

0xB01C Length Counter 1

Pulse Generato

r

Length

R/W 4 0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB020 Start point Counter 1(1)

PulseGenerato

r

StartPoint

R/W 4 0x00000 to 0xFFFFF

0xB024 Start point Counter 1(2)

PulseGenerator

RepeatCount R/W 4

0: Infinite
1: 1 time
|
255: 255 times

0xB028 End point Counter 1

PulseGenerato

r

EndPoint

R/W 4 0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB02C Counter 1 Clear

PulseGenerator

Clear

R/W 4

0x00: Free Run
0x01: High Level Clear
0x02: Low Level Clear
0x04: Rising Edge Clear
0x08: Falling Edge
Clear

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6.5. GPIO programming examples

6.5.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter

Example: 10µs unit pulse width exposure control (PWC).

Pixel clock is 30MHz. 300 clocks (400-100) equal 10µs.

Address

R

egister

Value

0xA040 Trigger Mode

2

= PWC (Pulse Width Control)

c

0xB090 Pulse Generator 0 Selecto

r

4 =OPT IN 1

d

0xB000 Clock Choice

1 = Pixel Clock ( 60MHz )

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

400 Clocks

0xB018 Counter Clear 0

4 = Rising Edge Clear

e

0xB060 CAMERA TRIGGER Selector

16

= pulse generator 0

c

0xB090 Pulse Generator 0 Selecto

r

4 =OPT IN 1

Fig.12 Pulse Generator Timing Example 1

OPT IN 1

100

400

1000

P

ulse Generator 0

100

1000

o

utput

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6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator

Example: Create a trigger signal and trigger the camera

Fig.13 Pulse Generator 0 timing Example 2

Address Registe

r

Value

0xA040 Trigger Mode

1 = EPS

c

0xB000 Clock Choice

1 = Pixel Clock

0xB004 Counter Dividing Value

2959 = 1/2960 dev(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

d

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

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7. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP)

7.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation)

Although the AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE are digital cameras, 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.

CCD out Analog Signal *

Digital Out

8 bit

10 bit

12 bit

Black Setup 3.6%, 25mV 8 LSB

32

LSB

128 LSB

400mV 700mV 222 LSB

890 LSB

3560 LSB

460mV 800mV 255 LSB

1023 LSB

4095 LSB

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.

0

100％

White clip Level

Camera Link OUT (LSB)

400 460

4095

3560

128

CCD OUT (mV)

Fig.14 Digital Output

7.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – AM-1600GE (monochrome)

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 AM-1600GE, the following pixel types supported by GVSP are available.
With regard to the details of GVSP, please refer to GigE Vision Specification available from
AIA (www.machinevisiononline.org

).

7.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit)

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte

012345670123456701234567

Y0 Y1 Y2

7.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit)

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

0123456789XXXXXX0123456789XXXXXX

Y0 Y0 Y1 Y1

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7.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit )

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

7.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 ( 12 bit )

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

7.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED ( 12 bit )

1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

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

7.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – AB-1600GE (Bayer mosaic color)

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 AB-1600GE, the following pixel types supported by GVSP are available.
With regard to the details of GVSP, please refer GigE Vision Specification available from AIA.

7.3.1 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR8 “ Bayer GR8 “

Odd line
1Byte 2Byte 3Byte

012345670123456701234567

G0 R1 G2

Even line

012345670123456701234567

B0 G1 B2

7.3.2 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR10 “Bayer GR10”

Odd line
1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte

0123456789XXXXXX0123456789XXXXXX

R1 R1G0 G0

Even line

0123456789XXXXXX0123456789XXXXXX

G1 G1B0 B0

2 345678 9 01XX01XX234567892345678901XX01XX23456789

Y3

Y1

Y0

Y2

01234567891011XXXX01234567891011XXXX

Y0

Y0 Y1 Y1

4 5 678910110123012345678910114567891011012301234567891011

Y3

Y1

Y0

Y2

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7.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR12 “ Bayer GR12”

Odd line
1Byte 2Byte 3Byte 4Byte

01234567891011XXXX01234567891011XXXX

R1 R1G0 G0

Even line

01234567891011XXXX01234567891011XXXX

G1 G1B0 B0

Address Internal Name Access Size

Value

0xA410 Pixel Format type R/W 4

0x01080008:BAYGR8
0x0110000C:BAYGR10
0x01100010:BAYGR12

Note 1: AB-1600GE is set at the maximum area when the Bayer sequence starts at GR.

Therefore, comparing full scanning and partial scanning, the center might be shifted.

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8. Functions and Operations

8.1 GigE Vision Standard Interface

The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE are 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. 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.

8.2 Recommended Network Configurations

Although the AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE conform 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.

8.2.1 Verified Network Interface Cards (NICs)

At the time of publishing this document, the following combinations

have been verified:

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 adapto

r

(EXPI9301CT)

− −

√ ( x1 )

Intel PRO/1000PT Quad port

(EXPI9404PT)

− −

√ ( x4 )

Intel PRO/1000PT Dual port

(EXPI9402PT)

− −

√ ( x4 )

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Minimum PC requirements are as follows in order to fulfill the above conditions:

♦ Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.4GHz or better / for AB-1600GE, Core 2 Extreme or better for AB-

1600GE

♦ At least 2 GB memory
♦ Video Card with PCI Express Bus x 16, VRAM better than DDR2 with 256 MB or more, and

display capability of 2560 x 1600

♦ Windows XP, SP2 (32bit)
♦ Functions such as Screen saver and Power save should not be used. Unnecessary

applications such as Word, Excel or others should not be used.

Note: Pentium 4 type PC is not recommended due to dependency on chip set bus performance.

8.2.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth)

The video bit rate for AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE at the continuous mode is:

Model Pixel Type Frame Rate

Packet data volume
(for a Packet size of 4040)

AM-1600GE MONO8 3.04 fps

390 Mbit/s

MONO10_PACKED
MONO12_PACKED

3.04 fps

585 Mbit/s

MONO10
MONO12

3.04 fps

780 Mbit/s

AB-1600GE

BAYGR8,

3.04

fps

390 Mbit/s

BAYGR10,BAYGR12

3.04 fps

780 Mbit/s

Note: The above data assumes that OB transfer mode is OFF.

♦ If using 16KB Jumbo Frames, the packet data will be improved by a maximum of 1 % except

Mono8, BAY8.

To ensure the integrity of packets transmitted from the camera it is recommended that users
follow these simple guidelines:

1. Whenever possible use a peer-to-peer network.

2. When connecting several cameras, going through a network switch, make sure it is

capable of handling jumbo packets and that it has sufficient memory capacity.

3. Configure inter-packet delay to avoid congestion in networks switches.

4. Disable screen saver and power save functions on computers.

5. Use high performance computers with multi-CPU, hyper-thread and 64-bit CPU, etc.

6. Only use Gigabit Ethernet equipment and components together with the camera.

7. Use at least Cat5e and preferably Cat6 Ethernet cables.

8. Whenever possible, limit the camera output to 8-bit.

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 Note for setting packet size

The packet size is set to 1476 as factory default. Packet size can be modified in the GigE
Vision Transport layer Control section of the camera control tool. For AM-1600GE and AB­1600GE, users may enter any value for the packet size and the value will be internally
adjusted to an appropriate, legal value that complies with the GenICam standard. Thus,
the actual packet size may be different than the value entered by user.
Regarding the data transfer rate, a larger packet size produces a slightly lower data
transfer rate. The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE can support a maximum packet size of 16020
bytes if the used NIC has a Jumbo Frames function with setting of 16020 bytes or higher.
The following table shows the list for packet size setting step.

 Note for calculation of Data Transfer Rate
Setting parameter

Item Unit

Symbol

Image Width [pixels]

A

Image Height [pixels]

B

Bits per Pixel [bits] C

Frame Rate [fps]

D

Packet Size [Bytes]

E

Number of Packets (including Data Leader & Trailer
Packet)

[packets]

G

Data Transfer Rate [Mbit/s]

J

Fixed value

Item Unit value
Data Leader Packet Size [Bytes] 90
Data Trailer Packet Size [Bytes] 62

Formula to calculate Data Transfer Rate

J=｛90+62+(E+18)*(G-2)}*8*D/1000000

Where,

G=ROUNDUP{A*B*C/8/(E-36)}+2

The following table shows Bits per Pixel (C) which depends on the pixel format.

Pixel format

Bit
MONO8 8
MONO10 16
MONO10Packed 12
MONO12 16
MONO12Packed 12
BAYGR8 8
BAYGR10 16
BAYGR12 16

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Calculation example: AM-1600GE Pixel type Mono8

Item Unit

Symbol Setting

Image Width [pixels]

A

4872

Image Height [pixels]

B

3248

Bits per Pixel [bits]

C

8

Frame Rate [fps]

D

3.04

Packet Size [Bytes]

E

4040
Number of Packets (including Data Leader & Trailer
Packet)

[packets]

G

Transfer Data Rate [Mbit/s]

J

G=ROUNDUP {(4872 x 3248 x 8 / 8 / (4040-36)) + 2 = 3953 + 2 = 3955

J={90+62+(4040+18)x(3955-2)} x 8 x 3.04 / 1000000 = 390 Mbit/s

8.2.3 Disable Firewalls

To ens

ure proper functions of the JAI SDK &
Control Tool, all firewalls must be disabled. This
also includes the Windows firewall.

Click [Start], [Control Panel] for accessing the

Windows firewall configuration.

8.2.4 Enabling Jumbo Frames

(1) Click [Start] and click [Control Panel].
(2) Click [Performance and Maintenance].
(3) Click [System].
(4) Click [Hardware] tab.
(5) Click [Device Manager].

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(6) Expand [Network adapters].
(7) Select target NIC, right-click, and click [Properties].

Note: The following procedure uses Intel(R) 1000 NIC as an example.
If a different NIC is used, the setup tabs will likely be different from those shown here.
Follow the tabs associated with the specific NIC used.

(8)Click [Advanced] tab.

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(9) Select the Jumbo Frames of Property, and select 16128 under Value.

(10)Click [OK].
(11)Close [Device Manager].
(12)Close [System Properties] by clicking [OK].

8.2.5 Setting Receive Descriptors

If the Network

Connection Properties list
contains a property called Receive Descriptors,
then change its property to the maximum value
supported by the NIC installed in the computer.

Click “OK” to save the property.

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8.2.6 Interrupt Moderation rate

If the Network Connection Properties list
contains a property called Interrupt Moderation
Rate, then it is possible to set the preferred
value. When it is changed from Minimal, Medium,
High and Extreme, number of interruption is
decreased to get better performance. Set it to
“Extreme”.

Click “OK” to save the property.

8.2.7

Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay

When conne

cting several cameras to one network interface card via a switching hub, it is
important to optimize the Inter-Packet Delay of the cameras to avoid congestion in the switch.
A sure sign of congestion is the loss of packets.
Since increasing the inter-packet delay also adds overhead to the data transfer it is important
to calculate the optimal setting in order to make best use of the video bandwidth.

8.2.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used

♦ The filter driver is

installed as an optional function when JAI SDK is installed. If the

filter driver is not installed at that time, it can be installed , All Programs ⇒ JAI SDK
⇒ GigE Vision Filter Driver ⇒ Install GigE Vision Filter Driver.

Packet

Packet

Inter-Packet Delay

Duration of the entire packet, with delay

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♦ If the Filter Driver is installed properly, the Camera Control Tool indicates “Driver

Type Filter Driver” in the Network Interface.

♦ If it is not shown, confirm the setting as click “Settings Tab”.

8.2.9 Others

♦ If “Receive Descriptor”

is set at its maximum value, same picture disturbance may
occur due to “Hyper Threading” mode. If it happens, check that “Hyper Threading” is
set at OFF. This is set in BIOS.

♦ When the image is being captured, if the frame rate is decreased, change the packet

size. Each packet contains the header data and when the packet size is small, the
total data including header information will increase. Depending on the performance
of the computer used, the frame rate may be decreased. Confirm the packet size is
increased. It can be set using the Camera Control Tool provided in JAI SDK.

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8.3 Basic functions

The AM-1600GE/AB-1600GE camera is a progressive scan camera with a 16-mega pixel
monochrome or Bayer mosaic color CCD. The interface to host PC is via Gigabit Ethernet.
Both models output digital video as 8-, 10- or 12-bit. The color version, AB-1600GE, outputs
raw Bayer video. The camera also features several pre-processing functions (see chapter 8.4).
The camera has a partial scan function selectable as user programmable. It also features
vertical binning mode (AM-1600GE only) for a faster frame rate and higher sensitivity.
There are 4 trigger modes in addition to continuous operation. Edge Pre-Select (EPS), Pulse
Width Control (PWC), Sequence (in EPS mode) and Delayed Readout (in EPS and PWC modes)
are available trigger modes.

The functions are described in detail below.

8.3.1 Vertical binning functions (AM-1600GE only)

This function is only

available on the AM-1600GE camera.
The AM-1600GE incorporates the vertical binning mode described below.
The vertical binning mode is a function where the signal charges from 2 adjacent pixels in
vertical direction are added together and read out as one pixel. Binning results in half the
vertical resolution but a higher frame rate and higher sensitivity.

The frame rate of vertical binning is calculated as follows.

1 line in 2x binning mode = 3200 (clk) x 33.333333ns = 106.66μs
Total lines = 1665 lines

Frame rate = 1/(3200*1665*33.333333/1000000000)=5.63 fps

Setting Value for Registe

r

address 0xA084

Resolution
(in Output Video)

Frame rate

Off (no binning) 0x01

4872(h) x 3248(v) pixels 3.04 frames/sec.

2:1 binning 0x02

4872(h) x 1624(v) pixels 5.63 frames /sec.

Fig.15 Binning modes

Vertical Direction

Full

Full

1/2

Binning

Frame rate 3.04 fps

Frame rate 5.63 fps

H

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

Vbinning

H

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

Vbinning

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8.3.2 Starting pixel – Bayer color mosaic

The AB-1600GE is a color camera based on
a CCD sensor with a Bayer RGB color
mosaic.
The color image reconstruction is done in
the host PC. The color sequence in the
video signal is dependent on the scan
modes.

The AB-1600GE starts with a GR sequence
in full scan mode. In partial scan mode,
the starting line is user programmable
(see next section). When an odd line is
selected for the start, it starts with the
GRG sequence. When an even line is
selected, it starts with BGB sequence.

8.3.3 Partial Scanning

The partial scanning function employed in AM/AB-1600GE is programmable.
The height of the image can be set from 800 lines as the minimum height and expanded to
3248 lines which is the full scan image. The starting point of the scan can be set from the first
line to 2449th line, when the height is set to 800 lines.
The following describes the programmable partial scan image.

Fig.17 Variable partial scanning

Fig.16 Bayer layout

Image Height

Image start line

Minimum: 800 lines Maximum: 3248 lines

Image start at 1st line

Image starts at 2449th line
This is in case image height is 800 lines

1

2449

800 lines

3248 lines

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8.3.4 Electronic Shutter

The AM-1600GE/AB-1600GE allows the shutter speed to be selected in three ways ;
Programmable Shutter (up to 3327 line periods, 1 LVAL increments), Auto Shutter and
Exposure Time Abs which is the GenICam standard.

 Programmable Shutter

The exposure time can be programmed in 98.6 μs (LVAL period) increments. The range is from
3 LVAL to 3327 LVAL. OFF is 3327 LVAL. (See the register map included in the SDK
documentation for details how to configure this register - 0xA008)

where, L is LVAL.

 Exposure Auto Continuous (Auto Shutter)

In this mode, the shutter continuously functions in order to get proper video output level in
accordance with incoming light. The range of control is OFF(1/3 second) to 1/101.35 second.

 Exposure Time Abs (GenICam Standard)

This is a function specified in the GenICam standard.
The shutter speed can be entered as an absolute exposure time in microseconds (μs) in
register address 0xA018. The entered absolute time (Time Abs) is then converted to
programmable exposure (PE) value inside the camera.

The formula below shows the relationship between the PE value used by the camera for the
different readout modes and the value entered in register 0xA018.
Due to rounding down, some errors may occur.

The relation between PE value and Time Abs
Normal readout PE= 3 + INT (Exposure time -296) µs / (2960/30000000)
V Binning readout PE= 3 + INT (Exposure time -320) µs / (3200/30000000)
Note: INT means round down

The following table shows minimum value and maximum value for each readout mode.

Minimum value

Maximum Value

Normal Scan 296 μs

328264 μs

1/2 Partial Scan

296 μs

181448 μs

1/4 Partial Scan

296 μs

108040 μs

V-Binning Scan 320 μs

177600 μs

 GPIO in combination with Pulse Width Control trigger

More precise exposure time can be obtained by using GPIO in combination with Pulse Width
mode. The clock generator and counter can be programmed in very fine increments.
For an example, refer to chapter 6.5.1.

Minimum Shutter Time 3L

Maximum Shutter Time

Normal 98.6µs(1L) * 3L = 295.8 µs

98.6 µs * 3327L≈ 328 ms

V Binning

106.6 µs * 3 L = 319.8

µs

106.6 µs * 1665 L ≈ 177.5 ms

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8.3.1 Rear panel indicator

The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information:

Power Trig LED

 Amber: Power connected – initiating OS( approx. 20sec.)

 Red: Initiating the application (approx. 10sec.)

 Steady green: Camera is operating in continuous mode
 Flashing green: Camera is receiving an external trigger

LINK LED

 Steady green: 1000 Base-T has been connected

 No light: Not connected

ACT LED

 Steady Amber: Network active in communication

 No light: Network in stand-by

Fig.18 Rear Panel

Note: When the trigger is input in continuous mode, LED is not flashing. The flashing period

does not coincide with the trigger interval.

8.3.2 Test signal generator

The AM-1600GE and the AB-1600GE have the Moving Ramp Scale test pattern generators.
While the test pattern is selected, the video output is disabled. This function does not depend
on the gain and offset. This function can be set by register but the setting is not stored in the
memory.

8.4 Pre-processing functions (overview)

The AM-1600GE and the AB-1600GE have several pre-processing functions. The output from
the camera is selectable from 8, 10 or 12-bit but the internal processing uses 16 bits
quantization to digitize signals. Accordingly, the processing in the 16-bit domain results in a
more precise image. The pre-processing functions include blemish compensation, shading
compensation (including pixel non-uniformity), LUT(Look Up Table) and auto channel balance .
A brief description of each function is included on the following pages.

8.4.1 Blemish compensation (Register 0xA128) (AM-1600GE only)

The AM-1600CL has a blemish compensation circuit which may be set ON or OFF and a blemish
detection function. This function compensates for blemishes on the CCD sensor (typically
pixels with extremely high response or extremely low response). The detection process starts
with black blemishes and then identifies white blemishes. The order of detection cannot be
reversed. This applies to monochrome model only. Pixels that fulfill the blemish criteria can
be compensated by using the adjacent pixel on the left side column as shown in the following
figure.
There is no limit to the number of pixels that can be compensated. As L channel and R
channel images are composed as one image inside the camera, there is also no limitation on L
channel and R channel compensation. When the circuit is set at ON, the default data (factory
setting) can be used. This is OFF when shipped from the factory.

Functions Blemish compensation * ON or OFF

Detection process for black and while blemishes (see note)
Store the blemish data
Load the blemish data
Verify the data in RAM with Flash memory

Note: After completing the detection, the camera will run normally.

LINK ACT.

DCIN/ TRIG

GPIO

POWER/TRIG

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When the leftmost pixel has a blemish, it cannot be compensated because there is no data for
compensation.

When two or more consecutive pixels have blemishes, the leftmost pixel with a blemish is
compensated by the left normal pixel data and the second pixel is then compensated by the
left pixel which is already compensated.

The default setting is Disable(OFF).

Fig.19 Blemish compensation (concept drawing)

8.4.2 Shading Compensation (Pixel uniformity) (Register xA11C)(AM-1600GE only)

The shading compensation function can compensate different gain and offset on each pixel as
well as the shading caused by lighting or optics. It is possible to use offset only (black-level
correction) or offset and gain corrections in sequence.

Functions Black pixel level compensation

Black pixel level and bright pixel gain compensation
Black level calibration
Bright gain calibration
Store the result of compensation
Load the stored data
Verify the data in RAM with Flash memory

8.4.3 Programmable Look Up Table (LUT)

The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE have a programmable look-up table (LUT) that has a 256
setting points (for Knee and gamma) which can be applied tothe full range of input signal.
When LUT Enable is set at True, gamma 0.45 is applied.

×

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8.4.4 Auto L/R channel balance (Registers 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC)

The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE have a dual-tap readout architecture, with a Left (L) and
Right (R) channel. In order to achieve the same gain and black level for both channels, the
AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE have independent control for L channel and R channel gain and
offset. In order to balance both channels, the balancing uses L channel as the reference and R
channel is adjusted so as to have the same level as that of L channel for both gain and offset.
For channel balancing, one-push operation or manual control can be applied.

Note: R/L channel balance must be set in Normal mode.

8.5. Other functions

8.5.1 Bayer White Balance (Register 0xA0D0) (AB-1600GE only)

Normally, the raw Bayer color signals are sent to the host PC as they are. In the host PC, the
signals are interpolated to generate an RGB image and perform white balance.
In order to offload the host , the AB-1600GE can adjust Gr, R, Gb and B levels individually to
get the white balance for the Bayer output signal. The gain is fixed to 1.0 for AM-1600GE.
The Bayer White Balance function includes manual white balance and one-push auto white
balance.

Note: Bayer white balance must be set in Normal mode.

8.5.2

Automatic Gain Control(Registers, 0xA0B0 AGC select/0xA0B4 AGC reference)

This function maintains a constant output level in accordance with ambient brightness
changes. This function is controlled by the set AGC command, which may be set to ON or OFF.
The range for Automatic gain control is from -3dB to +12dB.

Note: This is available only in Normal mode.

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8.6. Sensor layout and timing

8.6.1 CCD 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.

Fig.20 CCD sensor layout

Important Note: In the GigE Vision Standard, only the video part is normally transferred. In

AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE, OB transfer mode can be selected. By using this mode, the user
can add to the transfer a total of 48 additional pixels, including 8 pixels of OB and 16 pixels of
buffer on the right end and 8 pixels of OB and 16 pixels of buffer on the left end.

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8.6.2 Horizontal timing (Normal continuous mode)

The LVAL period is shown for normal continuous mode.
FULL FRAME READ OUT / PARTIAL READ OUT

Fig. 21 Horizontal timing

8.6.3 Vertical timing (Normal continuous mode)

The FVAL period for normal continuous mode full scan is shown.

Fig. 22 Vertical timing for full scan

EEN

LVAL

int_XSUB

int_XSG

(Exposure)

(CCD out)

1 CLK = 33. 33ns ( 30. 00

M

H

z)

DVAL

Effective Pixels

2468 492

2960

2436

524

8 8

OB B uf f e r

DATA o ut

2436 8 8

Buf f er OB

int_XSUB

int_XSG

(Exposure)

(CCD out)

FVAL

LVAL

EEN

DVAL

OB

Effective Lines

OB

DATA o ut

Buffer

Buffer

3248L 20L56L 3L

3327L

3248 16 4

40 16

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8.6.4 Partial Scanning

The timing for the partial scan mode in normal continuous mode is shown below.

 Vertical Timing

The diagram below provides the vertical timing information.

Frame rate calculation formula

The frame rate can be calculated using the following formula.
In this formula, “Ceil” is round up. And(Top_Dump_line + Partial lines +
Bottom_Dump_line)=3248

Total lines = 59 + A_line + Partial lines + B_line + 20

Frame Rate (fps) = 1 / (2960 * Total lines * 33.333333 / 1000000000)
Where,

A _line Ceil{(Top_Dump_line + 3)/12}, If Top_Dump_Line is 0, A_line is 0.

B_line Ceil{(Bottom_Dump_line + 3)/12}, If Bottom_Dump_line is 0, B_line is 0.

Example:

Case Partial lines Start line

H period

(clock)

V period

(Lines)

Frame rate

(fps)

Calculation

1 1/2 (1624) 0 2960 1839 5.51 59+0+1624+136+20

2

1/2 (1624)

812

2960 1839

5.51 59+68+1624+68+20

3

1/2 (1624)

1624

2960 1839

5.51 59+136+1624+0+20

4 1/4(812) 0

2960

1095 9.25 59+0+812+204+20

5

1/4(812)

812

2960

1095 9.25 59+68+812+136+20

6

1/4(812)

2436

2960

1095 9.25 59+204+812+0+20

Fig. 23 Vertical timing for partial scanning

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

EEN
XEEN

Valid Data

CCD Exposure

3L

AB

C

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 Horizontal Timing

The horizontal timing is the same as the Normal continuous mode.

Fig.24 Horizontal Timing for Partial Scanning

8.6.5 Vertical binning (AM-1600GE only)

This function is available only for AM-1600GE.
The AM-1600GE has vertical binning mode. The vertical binning function combines charges
from two adjacent rows, reducing the resolution to half and at the same time increasing
frame rate and sensitivity. By activating this function, the frame rate is increased to 5.63 fps.

Important Note

Vertical binning cannot be used together with Partial scanning.

Frame rate calculation formula

The frame rate can be calculated as follows:
1 line in 2x binning mode = 106.66μs
Total lines = 1665 lines

Frame rate = 1/(3200*1665*33.333333/1000000000)=5.63 fps

EEN

LVAL

int_XSUB

int_XSG

(Exposure)

(CCD out)

1CLK = 33. 33ns ( 30. 00MHz )

DVAL

L_DATA out

Effective Pixels

BLDM

28

16

Res e r v e

1

2

2436

480

524

46

2480 clk

2960 clk

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 Horizontal Timing (X2 vertical binning, Continuous mode)

Fig.25 Horizontal Timing for Vertical Binning

 Vertical timing (X2 vertical binning, Continuous mode)

Fig.26 Vertical Timing for Vertical Binning

EEN

LVAL

int_XSUB

int_XSG

(Exposure)

( CCD o ut )

1CLK= 33. 33ns (30. 00MHz)

DVAL

Effective Pixels

2468

2436

8 8

OB Buffer

DATA o ut

2436 8 8

Buffer OB

3200

732

764

int_XSUB

int_XSG

(Exposure)

(CCD out)

FVAL

LVAL

EEN

DVAL

OB

Effective Lines

OB

DATA o ut

Buf f er

Buffer

3L

1665L

28L 1624L 10L

8

20 1624

28

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8.5 Operation Modes

This camera can operate in 5 primary modes.

1. Continuous Mode Pre-selected exposure.

2. Edge Pre-select Mode (EPS) Pre-selected exposure.

3. Pulse Width Control Mode (PWC) Pulse width controlled exposure.

4. Sequence Trigger (EPS) Pre-selected exposure (EPS)

5. EPS Delayed Readout Trigger Pre-selected exposure (EPS)

6. PWC Delayed Readout Trigger Pulse width controlled exposure)

8.5.1 Continuous operation

For applications not requiring asynchronous external triggering, this mode should be used.

For timing details, refer to fig. 21.through fig. 26.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode Continuous
Scanning Full, Partial scanning
Vertical binning On/Off (AM-1600GE only)
Shutter mode Programmable, Exposure Time Abs, Auto shutter
Programmable exposure 3 to 3327 L

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8.5.2 Edge Pre-select Trigger Mode (EPS)

An external trigger pulse initiates the capture, and the exposure time (accumulation time) is
the fixed shutter speed set by registers. The accumulation can be LVAL a-synchronous only.
The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the selected shutter time.

For timing details, refer to fig. 21.through fig. 26, Fig.27.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode EPS
Scanning Full, Partial
Vertical binning ON / OFF (AM-1600GE only)
Shutter mode Programmable, Exposure Time Abs, Auto
Programmable exposure 3L to 3327 L
Other functions and settings
Input: External trigger GigE interface or 12-pin Hirose

Important notes on using this mode

 Trigger pulse >1 LVAL to <1 FVAL
 The minimum trigger interval is (3327L + Exposure time ).

LVAL_async timing

Fig.27 Edge Pre-select LVAL async Timing

4.3us ± 1us

TRIG

CCD
Exposure

EEN

XEEN

FVAL

Exposure Time

2L to 3L

1L (min.)

EPS LVAL_Async

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8.5.3 Pulse Width Control Trigger Mode (PWC)

In this mode the accumulation time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Here it is possible to
have a long time exposure. The maximum recommended time is <2 seconds however,
depending on your application, slightly longer exposure may still produce an acceptable
signal-to-noise ratio.
The accumulation can be LVAL asynchronous only.
The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the trigger rising edge.

For timing details, refer to fig. 21.through fig.26, fig.28.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode PWC

Scanning Full, Partial
Vertical binning ON / OFF(AM-1600GE only)
Other functions and settings

Input: External trigger GigE interface or 12-pin Hirose

Important notes on using this mode

 Trigger pulse width >1LVAL to <2 seconds
 The minimum trigger interval is (3331L + Exposure time).

LVAL_async timing

Fig.28 Pulse Width control LVAL a-sync

PWC LVAL Async

4.3us ± 1us

1L(Min.)

235us

Expsoure Time

2L to 3L

TRIG

CCD
Expsoure

EEN

XEEN

FVAL

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8.5.4 Sequence Trigger Mode (EPS)

This mode allows the user to define a preset sequence up to 10 images, each with its own ROI,
Shutter and Gain values. As each trigger input is received, the image data with the preset
sequence is output as described below.

Trigger

Sequence
Operation

Signals added to a trigger can be selected by 0xB060 Camera Trigger Selector in the register
map via GPIO. The camera will function on the rising edge of the trigger and Negative or
Positive should be determined accordingly.

The following default settings can be modified by the user to define a sequence.

ID

ROI

Shutter Gain

Repeat

number for

each ID 1-50

Width Height

Offset X Offset

Y

1 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

2 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

3 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

4 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

5 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

6 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

7 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

8 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

9 4872 3248 0 0

3327

0

1

10

4872 3248

0 0

3327

0

1

The following registers are used to configure the sequence.

0xC0F4 Sequence Repetitions (Number of Repetitions)
0xC0F8 Sequence Ending Position (Ending Position)
0xA30C Sequence Reset Command (1 only)
0xB060 Selection for camera trigger 0
0xA040 Trigger mode selection and 0x09 for Sequential EPS mode

Example of settings

Setting: Repeat 5 times from ID 1 through ID 8

0xC0F4 Set to 0x05
0xC0F8 Set to 0x08
0xB060 For instance, 12p #6 for Optical IN 1
0xA040 Sequential PS (9)
0xA3F0 Set this for start
0xA040 Set Normal Mode (0) for stop

Please refer to the detailed register description on Camera Register Map which is included in
the SDK.

Sequence 1 Sequence 4Sequence 3Sequence 2

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The following table shows the minimum trigger interval in synchronous accumulation mode.
As EPS sequential trigger mode works only in LVAL asynchronous mode, the exposure time is
added to the table below. It is necessary to input the trigger signal so that the timing should
be LVAL asynchronous.

Full Scan 1/2 Partial

1/4 Partial 1/2 V Binning

340 ms 185 ms

110 ms

180 ms

♦ The conditions for this table are that shutter speed should be set the same for all IDs in the

sequence. If the shutter speed is different, the difference of exposure time should be
added.

♦ It is recommended to set the exposure time in the order from the shortest to the longer

one.

♦ The above table shows the interval at PE=3(minimum). When the exposure is longer than

PE=3,the interval is ( Value in the table - 3) + Exposure lines (PE value).

♦ Do not input the trigger just after the sequence is reset. It requires at least 500ms delay.
♦ ROI can be set by 24 pixels unit in horizontal way. In vertical way, 1 line for AM-1600GE

and 2lines for AB-1600GE can be set for ROI.

8.5.5 Delayed Readout Mode (EPS, PWC)

This mode can be used to delay the transmission of a captured image. When several cameras
are triggered simultaneously and connected to the same GigE interface, it allows the cameras
to be read out in sequence, preventing congestion.

The image data is not transmitted directly by the trigger 0 and it is stored in the memory
located at Ethernet Interface. By the falling edge of the soft trigger 1, the image data is
output.

Example of setting

0xA040 EPS Delayed Readout (0x17)
0xB060 Trigger 0 select, e.g. 0x04 OPT IN 1
0xB-064 Trigger 1 select, e.g. 0x05 OPT IN 2

For the details of Registers, please refer to the Camera Register Map included in the SDK.

Exposure

CCD output

Store in the

GigE memory

Output from

GigE

Trigger 0

CCD Photodiode

CCD Transfer gate

GigE memory

Ethernet output

Trigger １

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8.5.6 Optical Black transfer Mode

It is possible for the user to decide whether the optical black (OB) portion of the image will
be transferred or not. The optical black part can be used for black reference in the
application software. Setting register 0xA41C turns the optical black transfer ON or OFF. The
default condition is OFF.

Normal OB Transfer mode

Active

1 4872

OB Buffer Active Buffer OB

1 8 24 4896 4 912 4920

Increase 8 pixels of OB and 16 pixels of
buffer on both side.

Note: The menu for ON or OFF of OB transfer mode is found on the Image Format Control of
JAI SDK Camera Control Tool.

8.5.7 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest)

In this mode, at maximum of 5 ROIs located on one image
can be output by one trigger input. By using this mode,
the data stream can be smaller.
Each ROI can be overlapped. However, if the total size of
the accumulated 5 ROIs is larger than that of 1 frame, the
frame rate might be decreased.
It is recommended to determine the size of each ROI after
calculating the total size.

ROI
1

ROI 2

ROI
3

ROI 4

ROI 5

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8.6 Operation Mode and Functions matrix

ID (Value)

Note 1

Mode

Shutter

Program./

Auto Exposure

(note2)

Vertical

Binning

(Note 3)

Partial

Scanning

Multi

ROI

LVAL Sync/

Async

0x00

Continuous

Yes Yes Yes No ---

0x01

Edge Pre-select

(EPS)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Async

0x02

Pulse Width

Control

(PWC)

Not applicable

Yes Yes Yes Async

0x09

Sequential Pre-

select

(EPS)

Yes Yes Yes No Async

0x11

EPS

Delayed Readout

Yes Yes Yes Yes Async

0x12

PWC

Delayed Readout

Yes Yes Yes Yes Async

Note 1: Write ID in register address 0xA040 in order to set trigger mode.
Note 2: Auto exposure is available only in continuous mode.
Note 3: Vertical Binning is available only for AM-1600GE.

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9. Register Map

The following table provides detailed information for the hardware registers used for
controlling the camera and obtaining information on the status of the camera. The content of
this register map is also found in the XML file, as stipulated by the GenICam standard.

Generic Registers:

Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default
value

0x0000 Version R 4

Major vector

Version of the GigE Standard to
which the device is
compliant.

0001

Minor vector 0000

0x0004 Is Big Endian R 4

Bit0:Endianness

0:Little endian 1:Big endian 1
Bit24~31:
Character set
index

1:UTF-8 1

0x0008

Device MAC address
(high)

R 4

Upper 4 bytes of the MAC

address

0x0010 IP R 4

Bit 31: persistent
Bit 30: DHCP
Bit 29: LLA

Bits can be OR-ed. All other

bits are reserved and set to

0. DHCP and LLA bits must be

on.

1

1

1

0x0014

Current IP
Configuration

R
W

4

Bit 31: persistent
Bit 30: DHCP
Bit 29: LLA

Bits can be OR-ed. LLA is

always activated and is read

only.

0

1 1

0x0024 Current IP address R 4

0x0034

Current subnet
mask

R 4

0x0044

Current default
gateway

R 4

0x0048

Manufacturer's
name

R 32 e.g. JAI

0x0068 Device Model name R 32 e.g. AM-1600GE
0x0088 Device version R 32

0x00A8

Device
Manufacturer info

R 48

Provides extended

manufacturer information

about the device.

0x00D8 Device ID R 16 Camera serial number

0x00E8 Device User ID

R

W

16 User assignable string

0x0200

First choice of URL
for XML

R 512

File extension .XML indicates

uncompressed text file. File

extension .ZIP indicates

compressed using ZIP.

0x0400

Second choice of
URL for XML

R 512

0x0600

Number of
interfaces

R 4

Indicates the number of

physical network interfaces on

this device.

1

0x064C

Persistent IP
address

R
W

4 Valid if Persistent IP is enabled

0xC0A86

401

0x065C

Persistent subnet
mask

R
W

4 Valid if Persistent IP is enabled

0xFFFFFF
00

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Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default
value

0x066C Persistent gateway

R
W

4 Valid if Persistent IP is enabled

0x000000
00

0x0900

Messaging channel
count

R 4 This camera has 1

number of available message

channel

1

0x0904

Stream channel
count

R 4

This camera only
has 1

number of available stream

channel

1

0x0934 GVCP capability R 4

Bit 0:User defined
name
Bit 1:serial No.
Bit 2 ~26:reserved
Bit 27:EVENTDATA
Bit 28:EVENT
Bit29:ACKETRESEN
D
Bit 30:WRITEMEM
Bit 31:multiple
read

This is a capability register

indicating which one of the

non-mandatory GVCP

commands are supported by

this

device.

0x0938 Heartbeat timeout

R
W

4 0b to 4294967295

In milliseconds. Internally, the

heartbeat is rounded according

to the clock used for heartbeat.

3000 or

15000

0x093C

Timestamp tick
frequency (High)

R 4

Timestamp tick
frequency is 0 if
timestamp is not
supported.

64-bit value indicating the

number of timestamp clock

ticks in 1 second. This register

holds the most significant

bytes.

0

0x0940

Timestamp tick
frequency (Low)

R 4

This register holds the least

significant bytes.

6250000
0

0x0944

Timestamp control
Reset

W 4

Bit 0: Reset
Bit 1:latch current
timestamp

Used to latch the current

timestamp value. No need to

clear to 0.

0x0948 Timestamp (High) R 4

Latched value of the timestamp

(most significant bytes)

0x094C Timestamp (Low) R 4

Latched value of the timestamp

(least significant bytes)

0x0a00

CCP(Control
Channel Privilege) RW

4

0:Disconnect
1:Exclusive
2:Control
3:Exclusive Control

control channel privilege

register

0

0x0b00

MCP(Message
Channel Port)

R
W

4

message channel port register 0

0x0b10

MCDA(Message
Channel Destination
Address)

R
W

4

Not specified

message channel destination

address register

0x0b14

MCTT(Message
Channel
Transmission
Timeout)

R
W

4

message channel transfer

timeout: ms

300

0x0b18

MCRC(Message
Channel Retry
count)

R
W

4

message channel retry count 2

0x0d00

SCP(Stream
Channel Port)

R
W

4

primary stream port register

0x0d04

SCPS(Stream
Channel Packet
Size)0

R
W

4 1476 to 16020

primary stream channel packet

size register/ packet size

includes IP, UDP&GVSP Header

1476

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Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range

of value

Description

Default

value

0x0d08

SCPD(Stream
Channel Packet
Delay)

R
W

4 0 to 125000

primary stream channel packet

delay register

0

0x0d18

SCDA(Stream
Channel Destination
Address)

R
W

4

primary stream channel

destination address register

0xA6DC FPGA version R 4 YYMMDDVR

Standard camera functions registers:

Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default
value

0xA000 Shutter mode

R
W

4

1= Prog. exposure
2= Exp.TimeAbs
3=Auto exposure

Sets exposure time for image
capture.

0

0xA008

Exposure time in
RAW format

R
W

4

3 to 3327(OFF)

Flexible setting of exposure
time ranging from 296 µs to 328
ms using the LVAL period (L) as
increment. 1L is 32us.

3327

0xA018

Exposure TimeAbs
( single)

R
W

4

296 to
328264( OFF)

Actual exposure time in
microseconds, µs.
The camera will round value off
to match LVAL increments.

328264

0xA030

Auto Exposure
Value

R
O

Auto shutter value

0xA040 Exposure Mode

R
W

4

0x00=Continuous
0x01=Edge pre­select
0x02=Pulse width
control
0x09=Sequential
EPS
0x17=Delayed EPS
0x18=Delayed PWC

Trigger mode 0

0xA080

Partial Scan
(Vertical)

R
W

4

0=Full Frame
2=1/2 Partial
3=1/4 Partial
15= Variable

0

0xA084 Binning vertical

R
W

4

1=Binning OFF
2=1/2 V Binning

AM-1600GE only 1

0xA088

Variable Partial
scan start line

R
W

4 0 to 2447 On variable mode 2

0x08C

Variable Partial
scan Num. of lines RW

4 800 to 3248 On variable mode 2056

0xA09C

Channel level
adjust

R
W

4 0 to 65535 R ch Digital Fine gain 8192

0xA0A0 Pixel Gain Gr

R
W

4 0 to 65535

Mono : Digital ( All)
Bayer : Digital Gr

8192

0xA0A4 Pixel Gain Gb

R
W

4 0 to 65535 Digital Gb 8192

0xA0A8 Pixel Gain R

R
W

4 0 to 65535 Digital R 8192

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Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default

value

0xA0AC Pixel Gain B

R
W

4 0 to 65535 Digital B 8192

0xA0B0 AGC

R
W

4

0=OFF
1=ON

0

0xA0B4

AGC/Auto shutter
reference

R
W

4 0 to 8191 0

0xA0B8

Gain Auto Balance
once

W 4 0= execute 0 only

0xA0BC

Black Level Auto
Balance once

W 4 0= execute 0 only

0xA0C0 Balance White Auto

R
W

4

0=Manual/One­push

AB-1600GE only 0

0xA0C4 Manual Gain Level

R
W

4 0 to 1535 -3dB to +12dB 224

0xA0C8 Auto Gain Value

R
O

4 Auto gain value on AGC=ON

0xA0D0

One push Auto
white balance

W 4 0= execute 0 only

0xA0D4 AWB area

R
W

4

0=All pixels
1=Middle band
pixels
3=Centre pixels

0

0xA0D8 Auto Balance Status R 4

0=Complete
1=Too bright
2=Too dark
3=Time error
4=Busy
5=Limit
6=Trigger is not
set at normal

0xA0E0 User Black level

R
W

4 0 to 255 128

0xA11C Shading Correction

R
W

4

0=Of

f

1=Flat_Offset
3=Flat_Offset_Gain
9=Calibration dark
shading
10=Calibration
bright shading
Bit27=Save shading
Bit26=Load shading
Bit25=Verify
shading

0

0xA128 Blemish reduction

R
W

4

0=OFF
1=ON
Bit30=Calibration
Dark blemish
Bit29=Calibration
bright blemish
Bit28=Save
Bit276=Load
Bit26=Verify

0

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

51

Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default

value

0xA13C

Test Stream
(Jumbo Packet
Check)

R
W

4

0=OFF
6=Moving Ramp
scale

0

0xA148

Blemish calibration
status and progress RW

4

31-24 bit:
0=completed
1=Too bright
2=Too dark
3=Time out error
4=Busy
5=Limt
6=Trigger is not
set as Normal
mode
23-16 bit:
Progress indication
(0% to 100%)
15 – 0 bit:
Error count of
verify

0xA148

0xA14C

Shading calibration
status and progress RW

4

31-24 bit:
0=completed
1=Too bright
2=Too dark
3=Time out error
4=Busy
5=Limt
6=Trigger is not
set as Normal
mode
23-16 bit:
Progress indication
(0% to 100%)
15 – 0 bit:
Error count of
verify

0xA1FC Temperature R 4

0.0625ºC step,
Specified range:

-40 ºC

-55 ºC to 150 ºC

0xA200 LUT Enable

R
W

4 0:OFF 1:ON 0

0xA300 User set save W 4

1=User area1

Allows use to save all camera
settings. Last used area number
becomes new default.

1

0xA304 User set Load W 4

0=Factory area
1=User area1

Allow the user to recall all
camera settings.

0

0xA308

Current User Set
Selector

R 4

0=Factory area
1=User area 1

0

0xA30C

Save Sequence
settings

W 4 1 only 1

Sequence function registers:

0xC000

Sequence Shutter 1

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 1

st

shutter value 3327

0xC004

Sequence Shutter 2

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 2nd shutter value 3327

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

52

Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default

value

0xC008

Sequence Shutter 3

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 3rd shutter value 3327

0xC00C

Sequence Shutter 4

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 4th shutter value 3327

0xC010

Sequence Shutter 5

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 5th shutter value 3327

0xC014

Sequence Shutter 6

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 6th shutter value 3327

0xC018

Sequence Shutter 7

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 7th shutter value 3327

0xC01C

Sequence Shutter 8

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 8th shutter value 3327

0xC020

Sequence Shutter 9

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 9th shutter value 3327

0xC024

Sequence Shutter
10

R

W

4 3 to 3327 Pre-program 10th shutter value 3327

0xC078 Sequence Gain 1

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 1st Gain value 0

0xC07C Sequence Gain 2

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 2nd Gain value 0

0xC080 Sequence Gain 3

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 3rd Gain value 0

0xC084 Sequence Gain 4

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 4th Gain value 0

0xC088 Sequence Gain 5

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 5th Gain value 0

0xC08C Sequence Gain 6

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 6th Gain value 0

0xC090 Sequence Gain 7

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 7th Gain value 0

0xC094 Sequence Gain 8

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 8th Gain value 0

0xC098 Sequence Gain 9

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 9th Gain value 0

0xC09C Sequence Gain 10

R

W

4 -224 to 1311 Pre-program 10th Gain value 0

0xC0F0

Reset Sequence
settings

W 4 1 only Sequence Reset 1

0xC0F4

Sequence
repetition count

R

W

4 0 to 255 Number of repetition 0

0xC0F8 last sequence

R

W

4

1 to 10 Ending position 1

0xC0FC

Sequence ROI
size- X1

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC100

Sequence ROI
Size- X2

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC104

Sequence ROI
Size- X3

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC108

Sequence ROI
Size- X 4

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC10C

Sequence ROI
size- X5

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC110

Sequence ROI
Size- X 6

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

53

Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default

value

0xC114

Sequence ROI
size- X7

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC118

Sequence ROI
Size- X8

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC11C

Sequence ROI
size- X9

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC120

Sequence ROI
Size- X10

R

W

4

24 to 4872

Width

max

0xC124

Sequence ROI
Size-Y1

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC128

Sequence ROI
Size-Y2

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC12C

Sequence ROI
Size-Y3

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC130

Sequence ROI
Size-Y4

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC134

Sequence ROI
Size-Y5

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC138

Sequence ROI
Size-Y6

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC13C

Sequence ROI
Size-Y7

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC140

Sequence ROI
Size-Y8

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC144

Sequence ROI
Size-Y9

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC148

Sequence ROI
Size-Y10

R

W

4

8 to 3248

Height

Max

0xC14C

Sequence ROI
Offset-X1

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC150

Sequence ROI
Offset-X2

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC154

Sequence ROI
Offset-X3

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0XC158

Sequence ROI
Offset-X4

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC15C

Sequence ROI
Offset-X5

R

/

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC160

Sequence ROI
Offset-X6

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC164

Sequence ROI
Offset-X7

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC168

Sequence ROI
Offset-X8

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC16C

Sequence ROI
Offset-X9

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC170

Sequence ROI
Offset-X10

R

W

4

0 to 4864 0

0xC174

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y1

R

W

4

0 to 3240 0

0xC178

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y2

R

W

4

0 to 3240 0

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

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Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default

value

0xC17C

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y3

R

W

4

0 to 3240 0

0xC180

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y4

R

W

4

0 to 3240

0

0xC184

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y5

R

W

4

0 to 3240

0

0xC188

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y6

R

W

4

0 to 3240

0

0xC18C

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y7

R

W

4

0 to 3240

0

0xC190 Sequence ROI

Offset-Y8

R

W

4

0 to 3240

0

0xC194

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y9

R

W

4

0 to 3240

0

0xC198

Sequence ROI
Offset-Y10

R

W

4

0 to 3240

0

0xC19C

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
1

R

W

4 1 to 50 0

0xC1A0

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
2

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1A4

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
3

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1A8

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
4

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1AC

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
5

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1B0

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
6

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1B4

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
7

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1B8

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
8

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1BC

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
9

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

0xC1C0

Sequence ROI
Internal Repetition
10

R

W

4 0 to 255 0

GigE Vision streaming related registers:

Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default
value

0xA400

Horizontal Image
Size

R 4 4872

0xA404 Vertical Image Size R 4

return proper value when
normal, V-bin & partial

3248

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

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Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default
value

0xA410

Video Pixel Format
Type

R

W

4

AM-1600GE

0x01080001
0x010C0004
0x01100003
0x010C0006
0x01100005

AB-1600GE

0x01080008
0x0110000C
0x01100010

Mono8
Mono 10 Packed
Mono10
Mono12 Packed
Mono12

BAYGR8B
BAYGR10
BAYGR12

Mono8

for AM-

1600GE /

BAYRG8

for AB­1600GE

0xA414

Frame Skipping
Ratio

R

W

4

0=3.04 fps
1=1.52 fps
2=0.76 fps
3=0.38 fps

0

0xA418

Payload Length
register

R 4 Number of bytes in a frame

0xA41C OB Trans Mode

R

W

4

0= OFF
1= ON

0

0xA500 ROI Mode

R

W

4 1 to 5 ROI End Position 1-5 1

0xA504 ROI1 Size X

R

W

4 24 to 4872 Width W.Max

0xA508 ROI1 Size Y

R

W

4 8 to 3248 Height H.Max

0xA50C ROI1 Offset X

R

W

4 0 to 4864 Horizontal offset 0

0xA510 ROI1 Offset Y

R

W

4 0 to 3240 Vertical offset 0

0xA514 ROI2 Size X

R

W

4 24 to 4872 Width 2 W.Max

0xA518 ROI 2 Size Y

R

W

4 8 to 3248 Height 2 H.Max

0xA51C ROI 2 Offset X

R

W

4 0 to 4864 Offset X2 0

0xA520 ROI 2 Offset Y

R

W

4 0 to 3240 Offset Y2 0

0xA524 ROI 3 Size X

R

W

4 24 to 4872 Width 3 W.Max

0xA528 ROI 3 Size Y

R

W

4 8 to 3248 Height 3 H.Max

0xA52C ROI 3 Offset X

R

W

4 0 to 4864 Offset X3 0

0xA530 ROI 3 Offset Y

R

W

4 0 to 3240 Offset Y3 0

0xA534 ROI 4 Size X

R

W

4 24 to 4872 Width 4 W.Max

0xA538 ROI 4 Size Y

R

W

4 8 to 3248 Height 4 H.Max

0xA53C ROI 4 Offset X

R

W

4 0 to 4864 Offset X4 0

0xA540 ROI 4 Offset Y

R

W

4 0 to 3240 Offset Y4 0

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

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Address Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default
value

0xA544 ROI 5 Size X

R

W

4 24 to 4872 Width 5 W.Max

0xA548 ROI 5 Size Y

R

W

4 8 to 3248 Height 2 H.Max

0xA54C ROI 5 Offset X

R

W

4 0 to 4864 Offset X 5 0

0xA550 ROI 5 Offset Y

R

W

4 0 to 3240 Offset Y 5 0

0xA600 User Output 0

R

W

4

31bit=User out o
30bit=User out 1
29bit=User out 2
28bit=User out 3

Software trigger 0

0xA604 Acquisition Control

R

W

4 0=Stop , 1=Start 0

0xA610

Event ON/OFF
register

R

W

4

Bit31:GEV_EVENT_
TRIGGER

0

Bit30:GEV_EVENT_
START_OF_EXPOSU
RE

0

Bit29:GEV_EVENT_
END_OF_EXPOSURE

0

Bit28:GEV_EVENT_
START_OF_TRANSF
ER

0

Bit27:GEV_EVENT_
END_OF_TRANSFER

0

Bit26:GEV_EVENT_
TRIGGER ERROR

0

Bit25:Line 1
Active(TTL out1)

0

Bit24:Line 2 Active
(TTL out 2)

0

Bit23:Line 3
Active(TTL out 3)

0

Bit22*Line 4 Active
(TTLout4)

0

0xA640 Device Reset w 4

0=OFF
1=Reset

0

GPIO Registers:

0xB000

Counter Clock
source

R

W

4 0x01 Pixel Clock 0

0xB004

Counter Divide by
Value

R

W

4

0x000
0x001
0x002

|

0xFFF

Bypass
Divide by 2
Divide by 3
|
Divide by 4096

0

0xB008 Length Counter 0

R

W

4

0x00001 to
0xFFFFF

Defines the length of the
counter

1

0xB00C

Start point Counter
0

R

W

4

0x00001 to
0xFFFFF

Defines the starting point of
the counter

0

0xB010 Repeat Count 0

R

W

4

0x00: infinite
0x01: 1 time
|
0xFF: 255 times

Defines the number of repeats
(loops)

0

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

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Addres

s

Function

R

ea

d
/

Write

Size

Value / Range
of value

Description

Default

value

0xB014 End point Counter 0

R

W

4

0x00001 to
0xFFFFF

Defines the end point of the
counter

1

0xB018 Counter 0 Clear

R

W

4

0
1
2
4
8

Free Run
High Level Clear
Low Level Clear
Rising Edge Clear
Falling Edge Clear

0

0xB01C Length Counter 1

R

W

4

0x00001 to
0xFFFFF

Counter length 1

0xB020

Start point Counter 1 R

W

4

0x00001 to
0xFFFFF

Start Point 0

0xB024 Repeat Count 1

R

W

4

0x00: infinite
0x01: 1 time
|
0xFF: 255 times

Repeat Count 0

0xB028 End point Counter 1

R

W

4

0x00001 to
0xFFFFF

End point 1

0xB02C Counter 1 Clear

R

W

4

0
1
2
4
8

Free Run
High Level Clear
Low Level Clear
Rising Edge Clear
Falling Edge Clear

0

0xB060

Selector
CAMERA TRIGGER 0 RW

4

GPIO

Selector:

Line Source

0x00:CAMERA LVAL
IN
0x02:CAMERA FVAL
IN

0x03:CAMERA EEN IN
0x04:OPT IN 1
0x05:OPT IN 2
0x06:TTL IN 1
0x07:LVDS IN 1
0x0C:SOFT TRIG 0
0x0D:SOFT TRIG 1
0x0E:SOFT TRIG 2
0x0F:SOFT TRIG 3
0x10:Pulse Gen. 0
0x11:Pulse Gen. 1

Line Selector

0x00:Camera trigger
0
0x01:Camera trigger
1

0x04:TTL OUT 1
0x05:TTL OUT 2
0x06:OPT OUT 1
0x07:OPT OUT 2
0x0C:Pulse Gen. 0
0x0D:Pulse Gen. 1
0x10:Time Stamp
reset
0x11:Sequence Table
reset

Add 0x80 will
result in low active

output

.

For Camera Trigger

127

0xB064

Selector
CAMERA TRIGGER 1 RW

4 For Delayed Trigger

0xB070

Selector
GPIO PORT 1

R

W

4 TTL out 1

0xB074

Selector
GPIO PORT 2

R

W

4 TTL out 2

0xB078

Selector
GPIO PORT 3

R

W

4 Optical out 1

0xB07C

Selector
GPIO PORT 4

R

W

4 Optical out 2

0xB090

Selector
Pulse Generator 0

R

W

4

0xB094

Selector
Pulse Generator 1

R

W

4

0xB0A0

Selector
Time Stamp Reset RW

4

0xB0A4

Selector Sequence
Table Reset

R

W

4

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

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10. External Appearance and Dimensions

Fig. 29 Outline View (AM/AB-1600GE-P)

40

27.5

40

40

7 110

40

7

7

110

120

110

55

55

4

0

M42×1

4-M3 depth 5

4-M3 depth 5

4-M3 depth 5

4-M3 depth 5

LINK ACT .

DC IN/ TRIG

GP IO

POWER/ TR I G

GigE

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

59

Fig.30 Outline View (AM/AB-1600GE-F)

110

40

110

55

55

4-M3dep

th5

4-M3 depth 5

4-M3 depth 58

121

8

8 110

13

5

7

40

(15)

57

(34)

4040

(15)

(15)

Nikon Mount

LINK ACT

.

DC IN/ TRIG

GP IO

POWER/ TRIG

GigE

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE

60

11. Specifications

11.1 Spectral response

Fig. 31 Spectral response for AM-1600GE

Fig.32 Spectral response for AB-1600GE

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11.2 Specification table

Specifications AM-1600GE AB-1600GE

Scanning system Progressive scan

Frame rate full frame 3.04 frames/sec. Progressive (3327 lines/frame)
Pixel clock 30 MHz

Line frequency

10.135 kHz (1H = 98.66 µs)

(2960 pixel clock/line L ch and 2960 pixel clock / line R ch)

CCD sensor

43.3mm diagonal Monochrome
KAI-16000-AXA

43.3mm diagonal Bayer Color
KAI-16000-CXA

Sensing area 36.05 (h) x 24.035 (v) mm 43.3mm diagonal
Cell size

7.4 (h) x 7.4 (v) μm

Active pixels 4872 (h) x3248 (v)

Pixels in video output.

Full scan
1/2 partial scan
1/4 partial scan
Variable partial scan

4872 (h) x 3248 (v) 3.04 fps. H = 10.135 kHz
4872(h) x 1372 (v) 5.51 fps H= 10.135 kHz

4872 (h) x 1028 (v) 9.25 fps. H = 10.135 kHz
Start line from 1 to 2448 by 1 line unit for AM-1600GE, 2 lines units for
AB-1600GE , height(lines) from 800 to 3248

Vertical binning mode 2x (5.63 fps ) n/a

Sensor sensitivity

Output : 30μV/e

Saturation: 30,000 electrons

Sensitivity on sensor (minimum)

0.02 Lux (Max. gain, Shutter OFF,
50% video )

0.35 Lux (Max. gain, Shutter OFF,50%
Green, w/IR cut filter)

S/N ratio More than 56 dB (0dB gain) More than 56 dB (Green, 0dB gain)

Digital video output

GigE Vision Compliant

Mono8,Mono10,Mono10_Packed

Mono 12, Mono12_Packed

GigE Vision Compliant

BAyGR8, BAYGR10

BAYGR12

White balance n/a Manual/One push

Gain

Manual Master gain: -3dB to +12dB

Individual gain : -6dB to +6dB (AB-1600GE only)

AGC : -3 to +12 dB
Black level Default setting: 32LSB(10 bits output), Range : 0 LSB to 128 LSB
Gamma/Knee LUT (γ=1.0(OFF), γ=0.45(ON) )
Blemish correction ON / OFF, Calibration n/a
Shading compensation Provided n/a
L/R channel balance provided
Test pattern generator Provided
Synchronization Internal X-tal

GPIO Module

Input/output switch

Clock generator ( One)

Pulse generators ( Two)

Configurable 13-in / 10-out switch

12-bit counter based on Pixel clock

19-bit counter programmable for length, start point, stop point, repeat
Hardware trigger modes Edge Pre-Select , Pulse Width Control, Frame Delay and Sequence
OB area transfer mode ON / OFF

Event message Exposure start, Exposure end, Trigger IN, Video start, Video end

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Specifications AM-1600GE AB-1600GE

Electronic Shutter

Programmable exposure

Exposure Time (Abs)

Exposure Auto continuous

GPIO plus Pulse Width

3(296μs) to 3327 L ( 328ms) in 1L steps

µsec – user definable. Same range as PE

100L to 3327L (1/101.35 sec to 1/3 sec )

max. 2 sec ( Can be set by 100µs unit or Pixel Clock unit)

Control interface Register based. GigE Vision / GenICam compliant
Functions controlled via GigE

Vision Interface

Shutter, Gain, Black Level, Trigger mode, Read out mode,

GPIO setup ,ROI ( GenICam mandatory functions )

GigE Vision Streaming Control

Packet size, Delayed ( Frame ) read-out, inter-packet delay

Jumbo Frame can be set at max. 16020 , Default packet size is 1476 Byte.

Indicators on rear panel Power, Hardware trigger, GigE Link, GigE activity
Operating temperature

-5°C to +45°C

Humidity 20 – 80% non-condensing
Storage temp/humidity

-25°C to +60°C/20% to80 % non-condensing

Vibration 10G (20Hz to 200Hz, XYZ)
Shock 70G
Regulatory CE (EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-3), FCC part 15 class B, RoHS, WEEE

Power

12V DC

±

10%. 7.5 w (typical in continuous mode)

9.6 W (max. in 800 lines partial scan )

Lens mount

Universal P mount , Rear protrusion must be less than 11.0mm o

r

Nikon F mount , Rear protrusion must be less than 12.0mm

Flange back

Universal P mount : 45.5mm, Tolerance 0 to -0.05mm

Nikon F mount : 46.5mm, Tolerance 0 to -0.05mm

Dimensions 55 x 55 x 120 mm (W x H x D) (excluding surface projection )
Weight 430 g 430 g

Note: Above specifications are subject to change without notice
In order to get specified performance, approx. 30 minutes of pre-heating is required.

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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 do associate 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 transportation flight in order to limit the influence of cosmic rays
on the camera.
Pixel defects/blemishes may also 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.

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12.4. Exportation

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

12.5. References

1. This manual for AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com

2. Datasheet for AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE can be downloaded from www.jai.com

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

4. Specifications for the CCD sensor Kodak KAI-16000-AXA and KAI-16000-CXA can be found

on www.jai.com

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Index

A

Auto Iris Lens ............................................. 34

B

Bayer mosaic color ........................................ 4

Bayer mosaic filter ........................................ 4

Bit Allocation......................................... 18, 19

Blemishes ................................................. 68

C

Camera Link ................................................ 6

CAMERA TRIGGER ........................................ 12

Cat6 Ethernet ........................................ 23, 24

CCD sensor ........................................ 6, 66, 69

CCD Sensor ............................................... 39

continuous .............................. 23, 31, 40, 41, 44

Continuous operation ..................................... 5

D

Delayed Readout Mode ............................. 23, 49

E

Edge pre-select(EPS) .................................... 31

Electronic Shutter ....................................... 33

EPS ..................................................... 16, 17

Exposure Time Abs ..................................... 33

external trigger .......................................... 35

G

Gain ................................................... 66, 67

GenICam .................................................. 33

Gigabit Ethernet ........................................... 7

GigE Vision compliant ................................ 4, 23

GigE Vision Streaming Protocol ................... 18, 19

GPIO ................................... 7, 9, 12, 34, 48, 62

GPIO programming examples .......................... 16

H

Hirose ............................................. 7, 23, 46

Host-based color interpolation .......................... 4

I

Inter-Packet Delay ...................................... 23

L

Lens mount ................................................ 67

LVDS ......................................................... 7

N

Network Interface Cards ................................ 23

P

partial scan ........................................... 4, 41

Partial scanning .......................................... 41

Pin Assignment ............................................ 7

Pixel Type ............................................ 18, 19

Pixels in video output ................................... 66

Preset Shutter ............................................ 67

Programmable exposure ................................. 5

Progressive scan ........................................... 4

Pulse Generators ..................................... 9, 10

Pulse width control(PWC) ............................... 31

R

Register ......................................... 16, 17, 49

RJ-45 ........................................................ 7

ROI .......................................................... 48

S

SDK ................................................. 4, 33, 49

Sequential trigger ........................................ 31

Software Development Kit ....................... See SDK

Spectral response ........................................ 65

Switches/Routers ........................................ 23

Synchronization .......................................... 66

T

transmission bandwidth ................................. 23

Trigger input .............................................. 34

Trigger mode ........................................ 44, 46

V

Vertical Binning ..................................... 31, 42

X

XML .......................................................... 4

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