1027E-1102
AM-200CL
AB-200CL
2MP Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and Color Camera
Document Version: 1.3
AMAB-200CL_Ver.1.3_Mar2012
User Manual
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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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-200CL, AB-200CL 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-200CL
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 嗤蕎嗤
墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕 〃泌和
桟隠聞喘豚㍉
窮徨佚連恢瞳嶄根嗤議嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆壓屎械聞喘議訳周和音氏窟伏翌
亶賜融延、窮徨佚連恢瞳喘薩聞喘乎窮徨佚連恢瞳音氏斤桟廠夛撹冢嶷麟半
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-200CL
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 嗤蕎嗤
墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕 〃泌和
桟隠聞喘豚㍉
窮徨佚連恢瞳嶄根嗤議嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆壓屎械聞喘議訳周和音氏窟伏翌
亶賜融延、窮徨佚連恢瞳喘薩聞喘乎窮徨佚連恢瞳音氏斤桟廠夛撹冢嶷麟半
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。
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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- Contents -
Before using AM-200CL and AB-200CL ....................................................- 6 -
1. General ....................................................................................- 7 -
2. Camera nomenclature .................................................................- 7 -
3. Main features ............................................................................- 8 -
4. Locations and functions ...............................................................- 9 -
4.1 Locations and functions ............................................................................ - 9 -
4.2 Rear panel .......................................................................................... - 10 -
5. Input and output ......................................................................... - 11 -
5.1 Connectors and pin assignment ................................................................. - 11 -
5.1.1 Hirose 12Pin connector ...................................................................... - 11 -
5.1.1.1 Figure ..................................................................................... - 11 -
5.1.1.2 Pin assignment ........................................................................... - 11 -
5.1.2 Camera Link connector ...................................................................... - 11 -
5.1.2.1 Figure ..................................................................................... - 11 -
5.1.2.2 Pin assignment ........................................................................... - 12 -
5.1.3 DIP switch SW500 ............................................................................. - 12 -
5.2 Camera Link interface ............................................................................ - 13 -
5.3 Interface circuits .................................................................................. - 13 -
5.3.1 Iris video output .............................................................................. - 13 -
5.3.2 Trigger input ................................................................................... - 14 -
5.3.3 XEEN output ................................................................................... - 14 -
5.4 Output ............................................................................................... - 15 -
5.4.1 Digital output ................................................................................. - 15 -
5.4.1.1 Bit allocation ............................................................................. - 15 -
5.4.1.2 Camera link output (2 tap output) ................................................... - 15 -
5.4.2.3 Camera link output (1 tap output) ................................................... - 16 -
5.4.2 Partial scan readout (AOI) (Commands: STL, ETL) .................................... - 16 -
5.4.2.1 Frame rate calculation if AOI is set ................................................. - 17 -
5.4.2.2 2 tap output ............................................................................ - 17 -
5.4.2.2a Binning OFF ............................................................................. - 17 -
5.4.2.2b Binning ON ............................................................................ - 18 -
5.4.2.3 1 tap output .............................................................................. - 18 -
5.4.2.3a Binning OFF ............................................................................. - 18 -
5.4.2.3b Binning ON .............................................................................. - 18 -
5.4.2.4 Setting example 1 2 tap output, the binning control is OFF or 2x1- 19 -
5.4.2.5 Setting example 2 ....................................................................... - 19 -
5.4.2.6 Setting example 3 ....................................................................... - 20 -
5.4.2.7 Setting example 4 ....................................................................... - 20 -
5.4.3 Binning (Command: BNC) (Only for AM-200CL) .......................................... - 20 -
5.4.4 Bayer output pattern ........................................................................ - 21 -
6. Sensor layout and timing ............................................................ - 21 -
6.1 Sensor layout ....................................................................................... - 21 -
6.2. Vertical timing (2 tap output) .................................................................. - 22 -
6.2.1 If the binning control is BNC=0(OFF) or BNC=2(2x1) .................................... - 22 -
6.2.1.1 AOI default setting (Offset=0, Height=1200) ........................................ - 22 -
6.2.1.2 AOI setting................................................................................ - 22 -
6.2.2 If the binning control is BNC=1(1x2) or BNC=3(2x2) .................................... - 23 -
6.2.2.1 AOI initial setting (Offset=0, Height=1200) ......................................... - 23 -
6.2.2.2 AOI setting................................................................................ - 23 -
6.3. Vertical timing (1 tap output ................................................................... - 24 -
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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6.3.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1.................................................. - 24 -
6.3.1.1 AOI initial setting ....................................................................... - 24 -
6.3.1.2 AOI setting ............................................................................... - 24 -
6.3.2 If the binning control is set to 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 ............................................. - 25 -
6.3.2.1 AOI initial set (Offset Y=0, Height=1200) ........................................... - 25 -
6.34.2 AOI setting ................................................................................ - 25 -
6.4. Horizontal timing ................................................................................. - 26 -
6.4.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1.................................................. - 26 -
68 If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 ..................................................... - 26 -
6.4.3 DVAL output if the Binning control is set to 2=2x1 or 3=2x2 .......................... - 26 -
6.4.4 LVAL-LOW level period ..................................................................... - 27 -
7. Operating modes ...................................................................... - 28 -
7.1. Acquisition control (Change the frame rate) ................................................ - 28 -
7.2. Exposure setting .................................................................................. - 29 -
7.2.1 Mode ........................................................................................... - 29 -
7.2.2 Exposure time setting (Command: PE) ................................................... - 29 -
7.2.3 Exposure sequence (Commands EXSQ, PES(N), PER(N), EXSR, EXSEP, PE1 ～PE16) - 30 -
7.3. Trigger Control .................................................................................... - 30 -
7.3.1 Selection of the trigger input (Command: TI) ........................................... - 30 -
7.3.2 Trigger activation (Command: TA) ....................................................... - 30 -
7.3.3 Trigger Overlap (Command: TO) ........................................................... - 30 -
7.3.4 Pre-Dump (Command: TD) .................................................................. - 30 -
7.4. Exposure auto control (Commands: ASC, ASCS, ASCEA, ASCEI) ............................ - 31 -
7.5. Normal continuous operation ................................................................... - 31 -
7.6. Timed mode (so-called EPS operation) ....................................................... - 32 -
7.6.1 If the overlap setting is “OFF” ............................................................. - 33 -
7.6.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout” ........................................................ - 33 -
7.7. Trigger width mode (so-called PWC) .......................................................... - 34 -
7.7.1 If the overlap setting is “Non Overlap” ................................................... - 34 -
7.7.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout” ........................................................ - 35 -
7.8. Pre-dump mode (so-called RCT) ............................................................... - 35 -
7.9. PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) .............................................................. - 37 -
7.10. Operation and function matrix ............................................................... - 38 -
8. Other functions ....................................................................... - 39 -
8.1 Black level control (Command : BL) .......................................................... - 39 -
8.2 Gain control (Relative commands GA,GJUT1,2,3) ........................................... - 39 -
8.3 Tap control (Relative commands AWA, ABA, GJUT1, GJUT2, GJUT3) ..................... - 39 -
8.4. Exposure auto (Related Commands : ASC=1(ON), ASCS, ASCEA, ASCEI) .................. - 40 -
8.5. Auto white balance (Related commands:AWB, PGS, PGR, PGGR, PGGB, PGB) ......... - 40 -
8.6. Blemish compensation ........................................................................... - 41 -
8.7. LUT (Relative commands LUTC, LUTR, LUYG, LUTB) ....................................... - 41 -
8.8. Gamma (Command: GAMS) ..................................................................... - 42 -
8.9. Flat Field Correction (FFC) (Command: SDR) ................................................ - 42 -
8.10. Bayer color interpolation (Command : BCIC) (Only for AB-200CL) ...................... - 43 -
8.11. Test pattern (Command: TPN) ................................................................ - 44 -
8.12. Temperature sensor (Command : TMPO) .................................................... - 44 -
9. Configuring the camera.............................................................. - 46 -
9.1 RS-232C control .................................................................................... - 46 -
9.2 Communication setting. .......................................................................... - 46 -
9.3. Save and load functions ......................................................................... - 47 -
9.4 Command list ...................................................................................... - 47 -
10. Camera control tool ................................................................ - 55 -
10.1. Control tool windows ........................................................................... - 55 -
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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10.2. Camera Control Tool interface ................................................................ - 55 -
10.2.1 About Window ............................................................................... - 55 -
10.2.2 Communication Window ................................................................... - 56 -
10.2.3 Camera Control Window ................................................................... - 58 -
11. External appearance and dimensions ......................................... - 60 -
12. Specifications ........................................................................ - 61 -
12.1 Spectral response ................................................................................ - 61 -
12.2 Specifications table .............................................................................. - 62 -
Appendix ...................................................................................... - 64 -
1. Precautions ............................................................................................ - 64 -
2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ...................................................................... - 64 -
3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ................................................... - 64 -
4. Caution when mounting the camera .............................................................. - 65 -
5. Exportation ............................................................................................ - 65 -
6. References ............................................................................................. - 65 -
Manual change history ..................................................................... - 66 -
User's Record ................................................................................ - 67 -
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Before using AM-200CL and AB-200CL
The CCD sensor used in the AM-200CL and AB-200CL operates with four (4) taps or two(2) taps, and
a 40MHz pixel clock. However, the video output through the Camera Link® interface is 2 taps for
monochrome and Bayer color modes, and 1 tap for monochrome , Bayer color modes and RGB color
output.
Accordingly, the pixel clock at the Camera Link interface is 80MHz and users should make sure that
the specifications and performance of connected frame grabber boards and PCs can support this
clock speed. The maximum length of the Camera Link cable may also be impacted.
The AM-200CL and AB-200CL are high resolution and high frame rate cameras with 1600(h) x 1200(v)
pixel resolution and a 68fps frame rate for 2 tap output or a 34fps frame rate for 1 tap output.
Accordingly, the amount of data produced is very large. If the output is set at 10-bits or 12-bits per
pixel, the total data stream is approx. 2.0 Gbit/sec. as a 16-bit process in the frame grabber board.
A frame grabber board connected to the PCI-32bit bus has a bandwidth of 2.1 Gbits/sec.
This is almost the limit of bandwidth and in this case, it is recommended to use the PCI-64bit bus or
to use a frame grabber board that can utilize the PCI Express Bus x 8.
JAI recommends using a PC with CPU better than i7.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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1. General
The AM-200CL is a 2/3 inch monochrome progressive scan CCD camera and the AB-200CL is the
equivalent Bayer mosaic progressive scan CCD camera. Both have 2 million pixels resolution and 4
tap or 2 tap readouts in the sensor. They provide 68 frames per second for continuous scanning with
1600 x 1200 full pixel resolution. 1 tap output, such as the RGB output of the AB-200CL, is 34 fps.
Both AM-200CL and AB-200CL are suitable for automated optical inspection applications, such as
solid state device inspection or material surface inspection.
They incorporate various processing circuits such as LUT, FFC (Flat Field Compensation), blemish
compensation and Bayer interpolation. The AM-200CL and AB-200CL work in continuous, timed and
trigger width trigger modes for acquisition control. Both cameras also have edge-dump and PIV
modes.
The AM-200CL has H and V binning modes and both the AM-200CL and AB-200CL have an AOI (Area Of
Interest) mode for achieving a faster frame rate with a reduced field of view.
The digital output is through a Camera Link® digital interface with 8-bits, 10-bits or 12-bits of
pixel bit depth. For the RGB output, only 8-bits is available.
The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com
The latest version of Camera Control Tool for the AM-200CL and AB-200CL can be downloaded from:
www.jai.com
For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor.
Special note:
In this manual, some new terminologies are used as compared to the terms used in previous JAI
operation manuals.
Previous
New
EPS
Timed
PWC
Trigger width
RCT (Reset Continuous)
Edge-dump
Partial scan
AOI (Area Of Interest)
Shutter
Exposure
Auto shutter
Exposure Auto
2. Camera nomenclature
The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and lens protection cap.
The camera is available in the following versions:
AM-200CL
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, M stands for "Monochrome", 200 represents the resolution "2
million pixel" , CL stands for "Camera Link" interface and C for C-mount lens
AB-200CL
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, B stands for "Bayer mosaic color", 200 represents the
resolution "2 million pixel" , CL stands for "Camera Link" interface and C for C-mount lens
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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3. Main features
C3 Advanced series 2/3 ” progressive scan camera
Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions
1600 (h) x 1200 (v) active pixels
5.5μm square pixels
57dB or more S/N
8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit output for monochrome and Bayer or 8-bit per color output for RGB
color
68 frames/second with full resolution in continuous operation for 2 tap output (monochrome
or Bayer)34 frames/second for 1 tap output (monochrome, Bayer and AB-200CL RGB output
(in-camera interpolation))
Various readout modes, horizontal and vertical binning (AM-200CL only) and AOI (Area Of
Interest) modes for faster frame rate
-3dB to +24dB gain control for AM-200CL and 0dB to +24dB for AB-200CL
10μs (1/100,000) to 2 seconds exposure control in 1μs step ( Exposure/Timed control mode)
Timed , trigger width for exposure control,
Pre-dump (RCT) and PIV modes for specific applications
Auto gain control
Various pre-processing circuits are provided
Programmable LUT
Gamma correction from 0.45 to 1.0
Flat Field Correction
Bayer white balance with manual or one-push auto (AB-200CL only)
Bayer color interpolation (AB-200CL only)
Blemish compensation
Test pattern signal generator is built in
Auto iris lens video output with H-sync
Setup by Windows XP/Vista/7 via serial communication
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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4. Locations and functions
4.1 Locations and functions
Lens mount C-mount (Note *1)
26-pin connector Camera Link Interface ( Note *2)
12-pin connector DC+12V and trigger input
LED Indication for power and trigger input
Mounting holes M3 depth 4.5mm for fixing the camera to the mount plate or tripod
mount plate (Note *3)
*1) Note: Rear protrusion on C-mount lens must be less than 10.0mm.
*2) Note: When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera, please do not excessively tighten
screws by using a driver. The Camera Link receptacle on the camera might be damaged.
For security, the strength to tighten screws is less than 0.291 Newton meter (Nm).
Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.
*3) Note: The part number for the tripod adapter plate (with 1/4"-20 thread) is MP-41 (option).
Fig. 1 Locations
DC IN /TR IG
DIGI TAL I / O
POWE R/TRIG
DC IN /TR IG
DIGI TAL I / O
POWE R/TRIG
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑤
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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4.2 Rear panel
The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information:
Amber: Power connected - initiating
Steady green: Camera is operating in Continuous mode
Flashing green: The camera is receiving external triggering
Note: The interval of flashing does not correspond with external
trigger duration.
Fig. 2 Rear panel
DC IN / TRIG
D IGITAL I / O
POW ER/TRIG
DC IN / TRIG
D IGITAL I / O
POW ER/TRIG
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5. Input and output
5.1 Connectors and pin assignment
5.1.1 Hirose 12Pin connector
5.1.1.1 Figure
Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01 (Hirose) male.
Use the part number HR10A-10P-12S for the cable side
5.1.1.2 Pin assignment
*1) XEEN output can be configured with complementary emitter follower circuit or open
collector by internal switch setting. The default is the complementary emitter
follower circuit. See chapter 5.1.3 for the details.
*2) Factory default is trigger via Camera Link
5.1.2 Camera Link connector
5.1.2.1 Figure
Type: 26-pin MDR connector (3M 10226-1A10PL)
Fig.6 Camera Link connector
Pin no.
Signal
Remarks
1
GND
2
DC input
+12V to +24V
3
GND
4
Iris video
Only for Continuous and Pre-dump modes.
5
GND
6
NC
7
NC
8
GND
9
XEEN out
*1)
10
Trigger in
TI=1 (or Camera Link TI=0). *2)
11
DC input
+12V to +24V
12
GND
Fig.3 Hirose 12-pin connector
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.1.2.2 Pin assignment
Pin No
In/Out
Name
Note
1,14 Shield
GND
2(-),15(+)
O
TxOUT0
Data out
3(-),16(+)
O
TxOUT1
4(-),17(+)
O
TxOUT2
5(-),18(+)
O
TxClk
Clock for CL
6(-),19(+)
O
TxOUT3
Data out
7(+),20(-)
I
SerTC (RxD)
LVDS Serial Control
8(-),21(+)
O
SerTFG (TxD)
9(-),22(+)
I
CC1 (Trigger)
Trigger IN
10(+),23(-)
N.C
11,24 N.C
12,25 N.C
13,26
Shield
GND
5.1.3 DIP switch SW500
The XEEN output through HIROSE 12-pin #9 can be connected to the complementary emitter
follower circuit or the open collector circuit. DIP switch SW500 is used to change circuits.
Factory default setting is the complementary emitter follower circuit.
Fig.5 SW500
PK9137A board can be found at the top of the camera after removing the top cover.
1
3
4
6
1
3
4
6
Open collector output
Push pull output
Not used
Not used
Remove cover
PK9137A
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.2 Camera Link interface
Port/Signal
2-tap
1-tap
Pin No.
8bit
10bit
12bit
8bit
10bit
12bit
RGB 8-bit
Port A0
TAP A0
TAP A0
TAP A0
TAP A0
TAP A0
TAP A0
R0
Tx0
Port A1
TAP A1
TAP A1
TAP A1
TAP A1
TAP A1
TAP A1
R1
Tx1
Port A2
TAP A2
TAP A2
TAP A2
TAP A2
TAP A2
TAP A2
R2
Tx2
Port A3
TAP A3
TAP A3
TAP A3
TAP A3
TAP A3
TAP A3
R3
Tx3
Port A4
TAP A4
TAP A4
TAP A4
TAP A4
TAP A4
TAP A4
R4
Tx4
Port A5
TAP A5
TAP A5
TAP A5
TAP A5
TAP A5
TAP A5
R5
Tx6
Port A6
TAP A6
TAP A6
TAP A6
TAP A6
TAP A6
TAP A6
R6
Tx27
Port A7
TAP A7
TAP A7
TAP A7
TAP A7
TAP A7
TAP A7
R7
Tx5
Port B0
TAP B0
TAP A8
TAP A8
TAP A8
TAP A8
Tx7
Port B1
TAP B1
TAP A9
TAP A9
TAP A9
TAP A9
G1
Tx8
Port B2
TAP B2
TAP A10
TAP A10
G2
Tx9
Port B3
TAP B3
TAP A11
TAP A11
G3
Tx12
Port B4
TAP B4
TAP B8
TAP B8
G4
Tx13
Port B5
TAP B5
TAP B9
TAP B9
G5
Tx14
Port B6
TAP B6
TAP B10
G6
Tx10
Port B7
TAP B7
TAP B11
G7
Tx11
Port C0
TAP B0
TAP B0
B0
Tx15
Port C1
TAP B1
TAP B1
B1
Tx18
Port C2
TAP B2
TAP B2
B2
Tx19
Port C3
TAP B3
TAP B3
B3
Tx20
Port C4
TAP B4
TAP B4
B4
Tx21
Port C5
TAP B5
TAP B5
B5
Tx22
Port C6
TAP B6
TAP B6
B6
Tx16
Port C7
TAP B7
TAP B7
B7
Tx17
LVAL
Tx24
FVAL
Tx25
DVAL
Tx26
EEN
Tx23
5.3 Interface circuits
5.3.1 Iris video output
This signal can be used for lens iris control in Continuous and
Pre-dump modes.
The signal for iris video output is taken from the video signal after
the gain control. The signal is 1.0 V p-p (with H-sync) from 75
without termination.
The iris video signal is composed to average the video level in the center area of each frame and can
be output as a composite signal with H-sync. As shown in the following figure, each frame has its
own video level which is averaged.
Fig. 6. Iris video
ＤＡC
１μ１Ｋ
２Ｋ２
０．１μ
＋５Ｖ
IRIS Video Out
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Fig. 7 Iris video output signal
5.3.2 Trigger input
An external trigger input can be applied to pin#10 of
the 12-pin Hirose connector (when the command TI=1
has been set). The input is AC coupled. To allow long
pulses the input circuit is designed as a flip-flop
circuit. The leading and trailing edges of the trigger
pulse activate the circuit.
The trigger polarity can be changed by TA (Trigger
Activation).
Trigger input level is 4 V 2 V.
Trigger can also be applied through the Camera Link
connector, when the command TI=0 has been sent.
Fig.8 Trigger input circuit
5.3.3 XEEN output
XEEN is on pin #9 of the 12-pin Hirose connector.
The output uses either a complementary
emitter follower circuit or open-collector.
The output of the complementary emitter
follower circuit is 3 V (no termination).
When the open collector output is used, the
maximum current is 120mA. However, if the
current is more than 50mA, use thicker cable
for connecting pins #8 and #9. If a thinner
cable is used, it might cause a malfunction
due to the resistance of the cable.
The output can be selected by switch SW500
located inside the camera (trigger IF board).
EEN is also found in Camera Link.
Fig.9 XEEN output from Hirse-12pin
○
＋５V
＋５V
Trigger INI B
Trigger INI A
1000
0.1μ
Trigger
IN
0.1μ
1K
1K22K
15K
3K
100K
●
●
●●
● ●
●
●
●
● ● ●
●
●●
●
●
● ●
●
●
●
●
○
XEEN
Open
Collector
TTL
SW500
EEN
150
120
10
10
10K
220
0.1μ
180
1K
1K
100
10K
0.1μ
+5V
+5V
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.4 Output
5.4.1 Digital output
5.4.1.1 Bit allocation
CCD out
Analog Out
(Equivalent)
Digital Out
8bit
10bit
12bit
Black
0%
Setup 3.6%, 25mV
8LSB
32LSB
128LSB
350mV/
290mV
100%
700mV
222LSB
890LSB
3560LSB
400mV↑
/333mV↑
115%
800mV
255LSB
1023LSB
4095LSB
Note: 350mV for AM-200CL and 290mV for AB-200CL
Digital Out [LSB]
32
70025
Analog Out [mV]
890
1023
Black Level
0
White Clip Le vel
800
100% Level
Fig.10 Bit allocation
5.4.1.2 Camera link output (2 tap output)
The AM-200CL and AB-200CL have a 4-tap readout from the CCD. The 4-tap output is
combined horizontally to output 2 taps through the Camera Link interface.
The command SDT (Sensor Digitization Taps) can select “0” for 2 taps and “1” for 1 tap.
If 2 taps is selected, the monochrome or Bayer output (8-bits, 10-bits or 12-bits) can be
output through the Camera link interface, divided into top and bottom halves.
In this case, the frame rate is 68fps.
Fig.11 2-tap output
To Camera Link I/F
(TAP C + TAP D)
(TAP A + TAP B)
A1,A2,A3∙∙ A1647, A1648
B1648,B1647 ∙∙ B2, B1
C1,C2,C3∙∙ C1647,C1648
D1648,D1647 ∙∙ D2,D1
Area A
Area B
Area C
Area D
Image in Tap A
Image in Tap B
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.4.2.3 Camera link output (1 tap output)
If 1 tap output is selected, monochrome, Bayer (8-bits, 10-bits or 12-bits) or RGB (8-bits
only) output can be output through Camera Link interface without dividing the image.
For 1 tap output, the frame rate is 34fps.
Fig.12 1tap output
5.4.2 Partial scan readout (AOI) (Commands: STL, ETL)
The AOI works like partial scanning. By using the AOI function, a faster frame rate can be
achieved. The start line of the image (Offset Y) and the image height (Height) can be set as
desired. However, the start pixel and/or end pixel of each line cannot be changed. In the
AM-200CL and AB-200CL RGB output, The Offset Y and Height can be set in 1 line
increments. For the AB-200CL Bayer mode, output can be set in 2-line steps.
STL: Offset Y (Read out start line)
ETL: Height (Readout line numbers)
Fig.13 AOI setting
Note for AOI setting
In the AM-200CL and AB-200CL, the frame rate setting has priority. If AOI is used, the frame
rate setting should use fewer lines than that of AOI height.
For AOI setting, if the upper TAP and lower TAP have the same duration, the fastest frame
rate can be achieved. Thus, if the AOI is centered vertically within the image, the frame
Area A
Area B
Area C
Area D
To Camera Link I/F
R
G
B
TapB
TapA
A
B
C D
(TAP C + TAP D)
(TAP A + TAP B)
OFFSET Y
Height
Area A
Area B
To Camera Link I/F
TapA
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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rate is maximized. Examples of the settings are shown in sections 5.4.2.4 and 5.4.2.5.
5.4.2.1 Frame rate calculation if AOI is set
The calculation method for the frame rate in AOI mode depends on the setting
conditions of offset, height, bit allocation and binning control.
It also depends on the position of the readout such as the upper TAP, lower TAP and
covering both TAPs.
Fig.14 the position of the readout
5.4.2.2 2 tap output
5.4.2.2a Binning OFF
If the bit allocation is set to 8-, 10- or 12-bit and the binning control is OFF or 2x1
1) For a centered readout which covers both the upper and lower TAPS
Use the following two formulas to calculate frame lines (A) and frame lines (B).
Use the larger number of frame lines for calculating the frame rate.
If they are the same number of lines, either one can be used.
Frame lines (A) = Roundup ((Offset+1)/4) +(600 –Offset) +10
Frame lines (B) = Roundup{[1201-(Offset+Height)]/4} + [(Offset + Height)-600] +10
Frame rate (Hz) = 1/ (frame lines number x 0.00002405)
2) If the readout is only in the upper TAP
In this case, Offset < 600 and (Offset + Height) ≤600
Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} +Roundup [600-(Offset + height)]/4} + Height +10
= Frame lines number
Frame rate (Hz)= 1/(Frame number x 0.00002405)
3) If the readout is only in the lower TAP
In this case, Offset > 600
Roundup[(1200-(Offset + Height))/4]｝ + Roundup[(Offset -600)/4] + Height + 10 =
Frame lines number
Frame rate (Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.00002405)
A B
DC
Center part
Upper part (Upper)
Upper part (Lower)
Lower part part (Upper)
Lower part (Lower)
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.4.2.2b Binning ON
If the bit allocation is set to 8-, 10- or 12-bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2
Note: In this case, offset Y and height should use only even numbers.
1) For a centered readout which covers both the upper and lower TAPS
Use the following two formulas to calculate frame lines (A) and frame lines (B).
Use the larger number of frame lines for calculating the frame rate.
If they are the same number of lines, either one can be used.
Frame lines (A) = Roundup ((Offset+1)/4) +(600 –Offset)/2 +10
Frame lines (B) = Roundup{[1201-(Offset+Height)]/4} + [(Offset + Height)-600]/2 + 10
Frame rate (Hz) = 1/ (frame lines number x 0.0000264)
2) If the readout is only in the upper TAP
In this case, Offset < 600 and (Offset + Height) ≤ 600
Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} + Roundup{[600-(Offset + height)]/4} + Height/2 +10
= Frame lines number
Frame rate (Hz)= 1/(Frame number x 0.0000264)
3) If the readout is only in the lower TAP
In this case, Offset > 600
Roundup{[1200-(Offset + Height)]/4｝ + Roundup[(Offset -600)/4] + Height/2 + 10 =
Frame lines number
Frame rate (Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.0000264)
5.4.2.3 1 tap output
5.4.2.3a Binning OFF
If the bit allocation is set 8-, 10- or 12-bit or RGB and the binning control is OFF or 2x1
(In the case of RGB, the binning control is not available)
Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} + Roundup｛(1200 – Height+Offset)/4｝+ Height + 18 =
Frame number
Frame rate (Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.00002405)
5.4.2.3b Binning ON
If the bit allocation is set 8-, 10- or 12-bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2.
Note: In this case, offset Y and height should use only even numbers.
Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} + Roundup｛(1200 – Height+Offset)/4｝+ Height/2 + 18 =
Frame number
Frame rate (Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.0000264)
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.4.2.4 Setting example 1 2 tap output, the binning control is OFF or 2x1
Partial
Offset
Height
Frame
Line
Frame
Frequency
Full 0 1200
611
68.03
1/2
0
600
611
68.03
300
600
386
107.72
600
600
610
68.16
1/4
0
300
386
107.72
300
300
386
107.72
450
300
273
152.30
600
300
385
108.0
900
300
385
108.0
1/8
0
150
274
151.75
450
150
273
152.30
525
150
217
191.61
600
150
273
152.30
1050
150
273
152.30
1/16
0
75
218
190.73
525
75
217
191.61
562
75
189
220.0
600
75
217
191.61
1125
75
217
191.61
5.4.2.5 Setting example 2
2 tap output and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2)
Partial
Offset
Height
Frame
Line
Frame
Frequency
Full 0 1200
311
121.79
1/2
0
600
310
122.18
300
600
236
160.5
600
600
310
122.18
1/4
0
300
235
161.18
300
300
235
161.18
450
300
198
191.3
600
300
235
161.18
900
300
235
161.18
1/8
0
150
198
191.2
450
150
198
191.2
525
150
180
210.43
600
150
198
191.2
1050
150
198
191.2
1/16
0
75
180
210.43
525
75
180
210.43
562
75
170
222.81
600
75
180
210.43
1125
75
180
210.43
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.4.2.6 Setting example 3
1 tap output and the binning control is set to OFF or 2x1
Partial
Offset
Height
Frame
Line
Frame
Frequency
Full 0 1200
1219
34.10
1/2
Any
600
769
54.07
1/4
Any
300
544
76.43
1/8
Any
150
432
96.25
1/16
Any
75
376
110.58
5.4.2.7 Setting example 4
1 tap output and the binning control is set to 2x1 or 2x2
Partial
Offset
Height
Frame
Line
Frame
Frequency
Full 0 1200
619
61.19
1/2
Any
600
469
80.76
1/4
Any
300
394
96.13
1/8
Any
150
357
106.10
1/16
Any
75
339
111.73
5.4.3 Binning (Command: BNC) (Only for AM-200CL)
This function is available only for AM-200CL. In binning mode, adjacent pixels in the
horizontal direction and/or vertical direction are combined and output as one pixel. The
possible combinations are shown below.
Fig. 15 Binning modes
Binning achieves a higher frame rate, as well as better sensitivity.
On the other hand, the resolution becomes less than the full frame readout.
H x V (Pixels)
Sensitivity
Spatial resolution
H direction
V direction
1 x 2
2 times
Unchanged
1/2
2 x 1
2 times
1/2
Unchanged
2 x 2
4 times
1/2
1/2
Horizontal
Vertical
1 pixel
1 Pixel
2 Pixels
2 pixels
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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5.4.4 Bayer output pattern
The AB-200CL starts with GRG on odd lines and BGB on even lines as shown below. If AOI is
used, Offset Y can be set every 2 lines and therefore, it always starts with a GRG sequence.
signal out
Gｒ
B
Gｒ
H7
Gｒ
B
Gｒ
RGｒR
GbBGb
R
H3H4H5
H6
Gｒ
R
V1
V2
V3
H1
H2
Gｒ
R
Gｒ
R
B
Gb
Fig. 16 Bayer sequence
6. Sensor layout and timing
6.1 Sensor layout
Fig.18 Sensor layout
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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6.2. Vertical timing (2 tap output)
Bit allocation: 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit
6.2.1 If the binning control is BNC=0(OFF) or BNC=2(2x1)
6.2.1.1 AOI default setting (Offset=0, Height=1200)
Frame rate:611L, 68.03fps
Fig.18 Vertical timing (2 tap output, Binning OFF, AOI default)
6.2.1.2 AOI setting
Fig.19 Vertical timing (2 tap output, Binning OFF, AOI setting)
Frame rate examples when the start line and the end line are set as follows
Offset
HEGHT
A
(L) B (L) C (L)
Total line
(L)
Frame rate
(Hz)
270
600
103
300 0 408
101.6
404
272
167
136 0 308
135.0
134
272
34
272
49
364
114.2
202
136
51
136
66
263
158.0
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
DATA
EEN
XEEN
CCD Exposure
Valid Data
5L
6L
600L
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
DATA
EEN
XEEN
CCD
Expsoure
Valid data
A
B
C
5L
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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6.2.2 If the binning control is BNC=1(1x2) or BNC=3(2x2)
6.2.2.1 AOI initial setting (Offset=0, Height=1200)
Frame rate： 311L 121.78fps
Fig.20 Vertical timing (2 taps output, Binning ON, AOI initial)
6.2.2.2 AOI setting
Fig.21 Vertical timing (2 taps output , Binning ON, AOI setting)
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
DATA
EEN
XEEN
CCD
Expsoure
Valid data
A
B
C
5L
Offset
HEGHT
A
(L) B (L) C (L)
Total line
(L)
Frame rate
(Hz)
270
600
88
150 0 243
155.8
404
272
137
68 0 210
180.3
134
272
34
136
49
229
165.4
202
136
56
68
51
195
194.2
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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6.3. Vertical timing (1 tap output
Bit allocation : 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit
Bit allocation : RGB (AB-200CL only)
6.3.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1
6.3.1.1 AOI initial setting
Frame rate: 1219L, 34.1fps
Fig.22 Vertical timing (1 tap output, Binning OFF )
6.3.1.2 AOI setting
Fig.23 Vertical timing (1 tap output, Binning OFF)
Offset
HEGHT
A
(L) B (L) C (L)
Total line
(L)
Frame rate
(Hz)
200
800
56
800
58
919
45.2
300
600
81
600
83
769
54.0
450
300
118
300
121
544
76.4
524
152
137
152
139
433
96.0
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
DATA
CCD Exposure
EEN
XEEN
Valid Data
5L 6L
1200L
8L
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
DATA
EEN
XEEN
CCD
Expsoure
Valid data
A
B
C
5L
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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6.3.2 If the binning control is set to 1=1x2 or 3=2x2
Bit allocation : 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit
6.3.2.1 AOI initial set (Offset Y=0, Height=1200)
Frame rate: 619L, 61.18fps
Fig.24 Vertical timing ( 1tap output, Binning ON, Initial AOI)
6.34.2 AOI setting
Offset
HE
GHT A (L) B (L) C (L)
Total
line
Frame
rate
200
800
56
400
58
519
72.9
300
600
81
300
83
469
80.7
450
300
118
150
121
394
96.1
524
152
137
76
139
357
106.1
Fig. 25 Vertical timing (1 taps output, Binning ON, AOI setting)
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
DATA
CCD Exposure
EEN
XEEN
Valid Data
5L 6L
600L
8L
LVAL
FVAL
DVAL
DATA
EEN
XEEN
CCD
Expsoure
Valid data
A
B
C
5L
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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6.4. Horizontal timing
6.4.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1
1LVAL 1924clk =24.05μs 1clk=12.5ns (via Camera Link)
(Exposure start line 1LVA 2110clk=26.375μs)
Fig.26 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning OFF)
68 If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2
1LVAL 2112clk = 26.40μs 1clk=12.5ns (via Camera Link)
(Exposure Start Line 1LVAL 2298clk=28.725μs)
Fig.27 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning ON)
6.4.3 DVAL output if the Binning control is set to 2=2x1 or 3=2x2
If the Binning control is set to 2=2x1 or 3=2x2, DVAL is output in one pixel period within the
effective output period. Data is output by adding two pixels in horizontally as described
below.
Fig.28 DVAL in the vertical binning
1+2
3+4
5+6
7+8
1593
+ 1594
1595
+1596
1597
+1598
1599
+1600
12.5ns
12.5ns
1600 clk
DATA
DVAL
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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6.4.4 LVAL-LOW level period
1. When waiting for a trigger signal or at the exposure start line, LVAL-LOW period
varies as shown in the following table.
Binning Control
LVAL-LOW period
LVAL cycle
Ordinary
Exposure
start
Ordinary
Exposure start
OFF, 2x1
276clk
462clk
1924clk 24.05μs
2110clk 26.375μs
1x2, 2x2
464lk
650clk
2112clk 26.4μs
2298clk 28.725μs
Fig.29 LVAL-LOW period varies
2. When the trigger control mode is set to ON and Overlap is set to Readout,
LVAL-LOW period is 1LVAL as the maximum.
Fig.30 LVAL-LOW period if Overlap is set to Readout
EEN
LVAL
Trigger
EEN
LVAL
In the period right after the exposure start line
Maximum 1LVAL + LVAL Low period
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7. Operating modes
The following controls are related to capturing the image.
7.1. Acquisition control (Change the frame rate)
With Exposure Mode set to OFF, the frame rate can be set longer than 1 frame (the normal
period needed to capture all pixels). By doing this, the sensitivity of the image can be
increased. Maximum recommended exposure time is 2 seconds. This function is available
when the trigger mode is OFF.
The setting range is:
Shortest
～
Longest
68Hz (1 frame period)
～
0.5Hz
(14.69ms)
(2.0 seconds)
Notes for setting
1. The value for setting is the number of line.
2. The actual frame rate is calculated in the following formula.
Frame rate = 1/ [( Setting value (Line number) x ( 1 line period))
Where, 1 line period is 46.5μs
3. Default setting is 1263 line
4. The available longest framer rate is 1.998s (0.501fps)
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.2. Exposure setting
7.2.1 Mode
The AM-200CL and AB-200CLhave the following exposure modes.
1. EM=0 OFF
2. EM=1 Timed
3. EM=2 Trigger width
7.2.2 Exposure time setting (Command: PE)
PE command can be set if EM (Exposure mode) is set at 1 or 2.
Minimum exposure
time
～
Maximum exposure
time
Full pixels
10μs
～
2 sec(Note)
Binning
（HxV）
1 x 2
2 x 1
2 x 2
Note: The AM-200CL and AB-200CL are designed so that frame rate has priority over
exposure time. Accordingly, if the exposure time is set at a longer accumulation time than
1 frame (16.64ms), the frame rate should be set at a longer time than the exposure time.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.2.3 Exposure sequence (Commands EXSQ, PES(N), PER(N), EXSR, EXSEP, PE1 ～PE16)
Up to 16 exposure settings can be preset as a sequence. Each setting can also be repeated.
This function is effective only when the trigger mode is ON, the exposure mode is set to
Timed and the exposure sequence is ON.
7.3. Trigger Control
7.3.1 Selection of the trigger input (Command: TI)
The command “TI” can select the trigger input. At TI=0, the input through Camera Link
(line 0) is active and at TI=1, the input through the Hirose 12-pin connector is active. The
factory default setting is the Camera Link input.
7.3.2 Trigger activation (Command: TA)
The command “TA” can select how to activate the trigger.
TA=0 Rising edge At the rising edge of the pulse, the accumulation and the
readout will start.
TA=1 Falling edge At the falling edge of the pulse, the accumulation and the
readout will start.
If Exposure Mode(EM) is set to EM=2 Trigger Width)
TA=0 High During the high level of trigger, the accumulation is activated
and at the low level, the read out is activated.
TA=1 Low During the low level of trigger, the accumulation is activated
and at the high level, the read out is activated.
7.3.3 Trigger Overlap (Command: TO)
This function sets if a trigger pulse can be accepted while data is being read out or not.
TO=0 OFF ： The trigger pulse is not accepted during CCD readout.
This works the same as the LVAL asynchronous mode.
TO=1 Read Out ： The trigger pulse can be accepted during CCD readout.
If the trigger pulse is input during CCD readout, it operates as LVAL
synchronous and if the trigger is input while the CCD is not being
read out, it operates as LVAL asynchronous.
7.3.4 Pre-Dump (Command: TD)
The pre dump command has TD=0(disable) and TD=1(enable) modes.
This command can be used with EM=1 (Timed) and it operates the same as RCT mode.
If this mode is “enabled”:
Until the trigger is input, the camera operates continuously and the video signal for the
auto-iris lens is output. When the trigger is input, the fast dump is activated to read out
the electronic charge very quickly, after which the accumulation and the readout are
performed. When the signal is read out, FVAL , LVAL and DVAL are output too.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.4. Exposure auto control (Commands: ASC, ASCS, ASCEA, ASCEI)
This turns the auto exposure function “ON” or “OFF” and provides settings for various
parameters.
ASC=0 (OFF), ASC=1 (ON)
ASCS: ASC tracking speed setting. Range is from 1 to 16 (Default is 8).
ASCEA: Maximum exposure time in the ASC mode. Range is from 10 to 1048575 (μs).
ASCEI: Minimum exposure time in the ASC mode. Range is from 10 to 1048575 (μs).
This function is available for continuous operation and pre-dump ON.
7.5. Normal continuous operation
This is used for applications which do not require triggering. In this mode, the video signal
for the auto-iris lens is available.
For the video timing, refer to the chapters 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4.
The frame rate of full pixels readout is 68fps for 2 tap output and 34fps for 1 tap output.
Primary settings to use this mode
Sensor Digitization Taps: SDT= 0 (Two taps) SDT=1 (One tap)
Acquisition Frame Rate: AR=1～42964
Trigger control
Trigger mode: TM=0 (OFF)
Exposure settings
Exposure mode: EM=1
Exposure time: PE= 10μs ～ 2000000μs
or
Select Auto shutter control(ASC)
Exposure time auto: ASC=1 (ON)
Exposure time auto speed : ASCS= 1～16 (Default is 8)
Exposure time auto max: ASCEA= 10 ～ 1048575( μs unit)
Exposure time auto min: ASCEI= 10 ～ 1048575 (μs unit)
Note: The AM-200CL and AB-200CL are designed to give priority to the frame rate rather
than the exposure time. If the exposure time is set at a longer time than
15.56ms (1 frame time), the frame rate must be set at a longer time than the
exposure time.
Minimum interval of the image
2 tap output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
611
461
386
273
217
1 tap output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
1219
919
769
544
432
Note: The read out area for each AOI is the centered readout (same lines for upper and
lower)
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.6. Timed mode (so-called EPS operation)
This mode allows a single image frame to be captured with a preset exposure time by using
the external trigger. Additional settings determine if the trigger pulse can be accepted
during the exposure period.
The frame rate of full pixels readout is 68fps for 2 tap output and 34.2fps for 1 tap output.
Primary settings to use this mode
Sensor Digitization Taps: SDT= 0 (Two taps) SDT=1 (One tap)
Acquisition control
Acquisition frame rate: AR= 1～42964
Exposure control
Exposure mode: EM=1 (Timed)
Exposure time: PE=10μs ～ 2000000μs
Trigger control
Trigger mode: TM=1 (ON)
Trigger overlap: TO=0 (OFF) or 1=(Readout)
OFF: LVALsync Readout: LVALsync/async automatic setting
Trigger source: TI=0 (Camera Link, default) or 1 (Hirose 12-pin)
Trigger Activation: TA=0 (Rising edge), 1=（Falling edge）
Note：The AM-200CL and AB-200CL prioritize the frame rate over the exposure time. If the
exposure time is set at longer than 15.56ms (1 frame period), the frame rate must
be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time.
Minimum interval of the trigger pulse
2 tap output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
613
463
388
275
219
1 tap output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
1221
921
771
546
434
Note: The read out area for each AOI is the centered readout (same lines for upper and
lower)
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.6.1 If the overlap setting is “OFF”
Binning mode
t1
t2
t3
Off, 2 x 1
4.38μs ± 0.05μs
2L (min.)
6.5L to 7.5L
1 x 2, 2 x 2
7.06μs ± 0.05μs
2L (min.)
6.5L to 7.5L
Fig.31 Non Overlap
7.6.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout”
Binning mode
t1
t2
t3
OFF, 2x1
28.44μs ± 0.05μs
2L (min.)
6.5L to 7.5L
1x2, 2x2
33.46μs ± 0.05μs
2l (min.)
6.5L to 7.5L
Fig.32 Readout
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.7. Trigger width mode (so-called PWC)
In this mode, the exposure time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Accordingly, longer
exposure times are supported. Additional settings determine if the trigger pulse can be
accepted during the exposure period.
The frame rate of full pixels readout is 68fps for 2-tap output and 34fps for 1 tap output.
Primary settings to use this mode
Sensor Digitization Taps: SDT= 0 (Two taps) SDT=1 (One tap)
Acquisition control
Acquisition frame rate: AR= 1～42964
Exposure control
Exposure mode: EM=2 (Trigger width)
Trigger control
Trigger mode: TM=1 (ON)
Trigger overlap: TO=0 (OFF) or 1=(Readout)
OFF: LVALsync、Readout:LVALsync/async automatic setting
Trigger source: TI=0 (Camera Link, default) or 1(Hirose 12-pin)
Trigger Activation: TA=0 (Rising edge), 1=（Falling edge）, 2=(Any edge)
Minimum interval of the trigger pulse
2 tap output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
614
464
389
276
220
1 tap output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
1222
922
772
547
435
Note: The read out area for each AOI is the centered readout (same lines for upper and
lower)
7.7.1 If the overlap setting is “Non Overlap”
Binning Mode
t1
t2
t3
t4
Off, 2 x 1
4.38μs ± 0.05μs
2L (min.)
6.5L to 7.5L
36.38μs ± 0.05μs
1 x 2, 2 x 2
7.06μs ± 0.05μs
2L (min.)
6.5L to 7.5L
36.38μs ± 0.05μs
Fig.33 Overlap = OFF
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.7.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout”
Binning mode
t1
t2
t3
t4
OFF, 2x1
28.44μs ± 0.05μs
2L (min.)
6L
60.43μs ± 0.05μs
1x2, 2x2
33.46μs ± 0.05μs
2L (min.)
6L
62.77μs ± 0.05μs
Fig.34 Readout
7.8. Pre-dump mode (so-called RCT)
Until the trigger is input, the camera operates continuously and the video signal for the
auto-iris lens is output. At this moment, the video signal, FVAL and LVAL are output but
DVAL is not output. When the trigger is input, the fast dump is activated to read out
the electronic charge very quickly, after which the accumulation and the readout are
performed. This fast dump period is 5.275ms (in the case of Binning OFF). When the
accumulated signal against the trigger is read out, FVAL, LVAL and DVAL are output too.
The frame rate for full pixels readout is;
2 tap output: 68fps + Fast dump period + Exposure time
1 tap output: 34.2fps + Fast dump period + Exposure time
Primary settings to use this mode
Sensor Digitization Taps: SDT= 0 (Two taps) SDT=1 (One tap)
Acquisition control
Acquisition frame rate: AR= 1～42964
Exposure mode: EM=1 (Timed)
Auto mode: ASC=1 (Continuous)
Pre-dump: TD=1（Dump ON)
Overlap : Non overlap only
Note：The AM-200CL and AB-200CL gives priority to the frame rate over the exposure
time. If the exposure time is set at longer than 16.64ms (1 frame period), the frame
rate must be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Minimum interval of the trigger pulse
2 taps output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
815
665
590
477
421
1 tap output
FULL
2/3 AOI
1/2 AOI
1/4 AOI
1/8 AOI
Minimum frame line
1625
1325
1175
950
838
Note: The read out area for each AOI is the centered readout (same lines for upper and
lower)
Note: The minimum frame rate figures in the above table do not include the exposure
time.
Binning Mode (2 taps)
t1
t2
Off, 2 x 1
4.90ms ± 0.05μs
6.5L to 7.5L
1 x 2, 2 x 2
4.91ms ± 0.05μs
6.5L to 7.5L
Binning Mode (1 tap)
t1
t2
Off, 2 x 1
9.80ms ± 0.05μs
6.5L to 7.5L
1 x 2, 2 x 2
9.81ms ± 0.05μs
6.5L to 7.5L
Fig.35 Pre-dump mode timing
Trigger
CCD Exposure
EEN
XEEN
FVAL
DVAL
t1
t2
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.9. PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry)
The Particle Image Velocimetry mode can be used in applications where 2 images should be
taken with a very short time interval. It can only be used with strobe flash as
illumination. The first accumulation time is 10sec to 14.69ms. Then, the second exposure
will be taken. The accumulation is LVAL asynchronous. The first strobe is activated during
the first exposure duration and the second strobe is taken while the first frame is being read
out. In this way, two strobe flashes generate two video outputs.
The frame rate for full pixels readout is 32.1fps for 2-tap output and 16.1fps for 1 tap
output.
Primary Settings
Sensor Digitization Taps: SDT= 0 (Two taps) SDT=1 (One tap)
Exposure mode : Timed
PIV control : ON
Trigger mode: TM=1 (ON)
Timing specifications for 2 tap output
time name
description
Time
Binnig Control
Off , 2x1
Binnig Control
1x2 , 2x2
td
Exposure beginning delay
5.24us
7.96us
te1
First exposure time period
10us ～ 14.694ms
10us ～ 8.272ms
te2
Second exposure time
14.694ms (frame rate)
8.272ms (frame rate)
itf
Interframing time
5.97us
5.97us
tframe1
First Frame read out
14.574ms max (606L)
8.139ms max (306L)
tframe2
Second Frame read out
14.574ms max (606L)
8.139ms max (306L)
Timing specifications for 1 tap output
time name
description
Time
Binnig Control
Off , 2x1
Binnig Control
1x2 , 2x2
td
Exposure beginning delay
5.24us
7.96us
te1
First exposure time period
10us ～ 29.316ms
10us ～ 16.465ms
te2
Second exposure time
29.316ms (frame rate)
17.21ms (frame rate)
itf
Interframing time
5.97us
5.97us
tframe1
First Frame read out
29.196ms max (1214L)
16.332ms max (614L)
tframe2
Second Frame read out
29.196ms max (1214L)
16.332ms max (614L)
Fig.36 PIV mode
Exposure
External Trigger
EEN
FVAL
DVAL
td
te1 ift
te2
tframe1
tframe24LVAL
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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7.10. Operation and function matrix
Operation
mode
Exposure
control
Exposure
auto
Binning
AOI
Auto Iris
output
Overlap
Note
Continuous
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
---
Timed (EPS)
○ × ○ ○ ×
○
Trigger
width(PWC)
---
× ○ ○ × ○
PreDump
(RCT)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Non
Overlap
JAI_PIV
○ × ○ ○ ×
Non
Overlap
Exposure
Sequence
○ × ○ ○ ×
Non
Overlap
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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8. Other functions
8.1 Black level control (Command : BL)
This function adjusts the setup level.
Command value : -1024 to 1023
Variable range : -256 to 255 LSB (at 10-bit output)
8.2 Gain control (Relative commands GA,GJUT1,2,3)
The AM-200CL can adjust the gain level from -3dB to +24dB using 0dB as the reference
(Factory default). In the AB-200CL, the master gain can be adjusted from 0dB to +24dB and
R and B gains can be adjusted in the range of -7dB to + 10dB using the master gain as the
reference.
The AM-200CL and AB-200CL has the resolution of x0.00012/step using both analog gain
(0.00359db/step) and digital gain. In the AB-200CL, blue and red channels can adjust in
x0.00012/step by using digital gain.
Refer to the following drawing.
Fig. 37 Gain control
8.3 Tap control (Relative commands AWA, ABA, GJUT1, GJUT2, GJUT3)
The Tap control function adjusts automatically or manually the OFFSET and the gain
differences between the upper and lower taps, and the right and left taps. The sensor
used in the AM-200CLand AB-200CL divides the effective image area into 4 (four) areas as
shown in the figure 30 in order to achieve its fast frame rate.
The reference tap for all adjustments is Tap ”A”.
AWA: Adjust the differences of the gain among taps automatically
ABA: Adjust the differences of the OFFSET among taps automatically
GJUT1: Adjust the gain of the TAP1R(B) manually
GJUT2: Adjust the gain of the TAP2L(C) manually
GJUT3: Adjust the gain of the TAP2R(D) manually
Note: 1) The OFFSET cannot be adjusted individually.
2) TAP A cannot be adjusted individually.
34dB
24dB
17dB
10dB
0dB
-3dB
-7dB
672
0
Gain
Gain
Setting
Value
+17713
0
-4533
+17713
0
-4533
Gain
Setting
Value
Master
R&B
Master Red
Blue
Gain Control Range for AB-200CL
34dB
24dB
17dB
10dB
0dB
-3dB
-7dB
672
0
-84
Gain
Gain
Setting
Value
Gain Control Range(AM-200CL)
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Note: If 1 tap output is used, the following readout is applied.
Fig.38 Tap control
8.4. Exposure auto (Related Commands : ASC=1(ON), ASCS, ASCEA, ASCEI)
The exposure can be automatically controlled by setting the command ASC to ON.
The adjusting range is 15.56ms to 10μs. The tracking speed can also be set.
Command
Value
Adjusting range
ASCEA, ASCEI
10μs to 14.69ms
Tracking speed
ASCS
1 to 16 (Default:8)
ASCEA: Sets the maximum exposure in the ASC mode
ASCEI: Sets the minimum exposure in the ASC mode
Note: This function works only in Continuous mode or Pre-dump mode.
8.5. Auto white balance (Related commands:AWB, PGS, PGR, PGGR, PGGB, PGB)
In this function, the gain of each R, Gr, Gb and B color can be individually adjusted to get
the proper white balance.
B3
Gb2
B4
B1
Gb1
B2
Gｒ1RGｒ2
Fig. 39 Auto white balance
To adjust white balance, the AB-200CL has three methods: manual adjustment, one-push
auto white balance, and continuous auto white balance.
A
B
C
D
To Camera Link I/F
Tap A
Tap B
TapC
TapD
A
B
To Camera Link I/F
Tap A
Tap B
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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AWB: 0 OFF (Manual adjustment)
1 Once (One-push auto white balance)
2 Continuous (always tracking)
This function can be used with full resolution readout, as well as with AOI readout.
This does not work in trigger mode.
8.6. Blemish compensation
The AM-200CL and AB-200CL have a blemish compensation circuit. This function
compensates blemishes on the CCD sensor (typically pixels with extremely high response or
extremely low response). This applies to both monochrome and color versions. Pixels that
fulfill the blemish criteria can be compensated by adjacent pixels on both columns and, in
the case of the AB-200CL, the defective pixels can be compensated by the same Bayer color
pixels in both adjacent columns. The number of pixels that can be compensated is up to 64
pixels per tap, for a total of 256 pixels.
The built-in compensation circuit for the AM-200CL and AB-200CL uses compensation data
collected in the factory and can be turned ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.
Fig. 40 Blemish compensation
Note: If defective pixels are found consecutively in the horizontal direction, the blemish
compensation circuit does not work.
8.7. LUT (Relative commands LUTC, LUTR, LUYG, LUTB)
This function can be used to convert the input to the desired output characteristics.
The Look-Up Table (LUT) has 256 points for setup and each point has an 8-bit gain value. The
output level can be created by multiplying the gain data by the input level.
In the AB-200CL, the same LUT characteristic is applied independent of the color value.
If input data is not in the LUT, the weighted mean average data from upper point and the
lower point are used.
B/W
Color
Blemish Compensation Principle
Defective Pixel
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Fig.41 LUT concept drawing
8.8. Gamma (Command: GAMS)
This command is used for the fine tuning of the set gamma characteristics if the gamma is
set to 0.45 or 0.6. The parameter of GAMS is 0 to 31 and the default is 16.
If GAMS is 16 (default), the normal 0.45 or 0.6 gamma curve is unaffected. By changing the
value of GAMS, the 0.45 or 0.6 gamma curve can be modified.
Fig. 42 Gamma compensation
8.9. Flat Field Correction (FFC) (Command: SDR)
This function compensates for shading caused by the lens or the light source used. The
method to compensate the shading is to measure the highest luminance level in the image
and use that data as the reference. Luminance levels of other areas are then adjusted so
that the level of the entire area is equal. The block for compensation is 64 pixels x 64
pixels and the complementary process is applied to produce the compensation data with
less error.
1
256
CCD output
The required characteristics can be achieved by multiplying
LUT parameter and each of 256 points.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Fig. 43 FFC compensation concept drawing
Note: Under the following conditions, the FFC circuit may not work properly.
If there is some area in the image with a video level less than 70%
If part of the image or the entire image is saturated
If the highest video level in the image is less than 300LSB (at 10-bit output)
SDM: 0=OFF, 1=Factory (Use factory data), 2=User (User setting data)
To generate user data for setting FFC:
Execute the command RS (FFC re-calibration) and store the result in the user area.
8.10. Bayer color interpolation (Command : BCIC) (Only for AB-200CL)
This function is available only for AB-200CL. The AB-200CL uses a CCD with an RGB Bayer
pattern. If the Bayer color interpolation is not used, the following RAW data can be
output.
GｒRGｒ
R
BGbB
Gb
GｒRGｒRGｒ
R
B
Gb
Gｒ
R
BGbBGbB
Gb
B
Gb
Gｒ
R
B
Gb
Gｒ
R
B
Gb
Gｒ
R
B
Gb
Gｒ
R
Fig.44 Bayer pattern
The RAW data contains only luminance information for each color and outputs as a
monochrome signal. The Bayer color interpolation can complement lacking color
information on each pixel and output RGB color data as the result. Color interpolation
compensates for the lack of color information by using information from adjacent pixels.
The following is the concept drawing for the color interpolation process.
Fig.45 Color interpolation concept drawing
Adjustable range
Less 30%
Gｒ
B3
Gb2
B4
B1
Gb1
B2
Gｒ1RGｒ2
Gb3B2Gb4
Gb1B1Gb2
R1GｒR2
R3
Gｒ2
R4
R1
Gｒ1
R2
Gb1BGb2
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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8.11. Test pattern (Command: TPN)
TPN=0：Test pattern off
TPN=1：AM-800:Black-Wihte AB-800: Color bar
TPN=2 Gray Pattern1 TPN=3: Gray Pattern2 TPN=4: white（100％）
Fig.46 Test pattern
8.12. Temperature sensor (Command : TMPO)
This function reads out the temperature inside the camera.
The measuring range : -55 to +125ºC
Resolution : 0.0625 ºC
The following table shows examples of values which can be read out by the TMPO
command.
The display resolution in the JAI camera control tool is 1 ºC.
8.13 ALC
In the AM-200CL and AB-200CL, auto gain, auto shutter and auto iris functions can be
combined to provide a wide ranging automatic exposure control from dark to bright or
vice versa.
The functions are applied in the sequence shown below and if one function is disabled, the
linkage between the other two is maintained.
If the lighting condition is changed from bright to dark AIC ― ASC ― AGC
If the lighting condition is changed from dark to bright AGC ― ASC ― AIC
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Fig.47 ALC function concept
Gain Auto Reference will determine the target video level for AGC, Auto Shutter and/or
Auto iris. For instance, if Gain Auto Reference is set to 100% video level, AGC, Auto
Shutter and/or Auto iris will function to maintain 100% video level.
Please note that ALC function is available only for the continuous mode.
Gain is fixed at Min.
Dark Light changes Bright
Auto Shutter
Max
Auto shutter operation
Max ～ Min (User set)
Auto Shutter
fixed at Min
Iris diaphragm fixed (Open)
Auto iris
operation
AGC works:
Auto shutter works:
Auto iris works:
AGC operation
Max ～ Min (User set)
AGC
Max
Iris stops just
before close
Operation if light changes
from dark to bright
Operation if light changes
from bright to dark
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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9. Configuring the camera
9.1 RS-232C control
All configuration of the AM-200CL and AB-200CL cameras are done via Camera Link. The
camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software, or using JAI´s camera
control software.
Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol.
9.2 Communication setting.
Protocol.
Transmit setting to camera:
NN=Parameter<CR><LF> (NN is any kind of command. Capital or small letters.)
The camera answers:
COMPLETE<CR><LF>
Note: Some commands can only be requested.
Transmit request command to camera:
NN?<CR><LF> (NN is any kind of command.)
The camera answers:
NN=Parameter<CR><LF>
Transmit the following to have the camera‟s actual settings:
ST?<CR><LF>
The camera answers:
A complete list of the current settings
Transmit the following to have a command list:
HP?<CR><LF>
The camera answers:
A list with all commands and possible settings
Invalid parameters sent to camera: (99 is an invalid parameter)
SH=99<CR><LF>
The camera answers:
02 Bad Parameters!!<CR><LF>
To see firmware number.
VN?<CR><LF>
To see camera ID. It shows the manufacturing lot number.
ID?<CR><LF>
Baud Rate
9600 bps
RS 232C cable
Data Length
8 bit
Start Bit
1 bit
Stop Bit
1 bit
Parity
None
Xon/Xoff Control
None
TXD
RXD
GND
1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI
9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT
CAMERA
TXD
RXD
GND
1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI
9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT
CAMERA
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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9.3. Save and load functions
The following commands are for storing and loading camera settings in the camera EEPROM.
Load settings. LD.
This command will load previously stored settings to the camera. 3 user settings can be stored in
the camera EEPROM. 1 factory setting is also stored in the camera. The settings stored in the last
used user area are used as default settings at power up.
Save Settings. SA.
This command will store the actual camera settings to 1 of the 3 user areas in the camera EEPROM.
EEPROM Area. EA.
If received, the camera will return the last used user area number.
9.4 Command list
Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
A - General settings and utility commands.
1
Camera Status
Request
ST?<CR><LF>
Actual setting
2
Online Help
Request
HP?<CR><LF>
Command list
3
Firmware
Version
VN?<CR><LF>
3 digits
(e.g) 100 = Version
1.00
4
Camera ID
Request
ID?<CR><LF>
max 12 characters
5
Model Name
Request
MD?<CR><LF>
max 12 characters
6
User ID
UD=[Param.]<CR><LF>
UD?<CR><LF>
User can save and
load free text.(12 or
less characters)
7
Error code
ERRER=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
ERRER?<CR><LF>
One of following values will be replied
from the camera
0=One-Push has not been finished yet.
1=Succeeded.
2=Error1. Green image was too bright.
3=Error2. Green image was too dark.
4=Error3. Timeout-error occurred.
B – Image format control
1
Height
ETL=[Param.]<CR><LF>
ETL?<CR><LF>
SC=1: :2 to1200
AB-200：2Line step
AM-200：1Line step
2
Offset Y
STL=[Param.]<CR><LF>
STL?<CR><LF>
SC=1: :1 to 1079
AB-200：2Line step
AM-200：1Line step
3
Binning Vertical
BNC=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=off
Only AM-200CL
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
BNC?<CR><LF>
1=1x2,
2=2x1
3=2x2
4
PixelFormat
BA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BA?<CR><LF>
0=8bit, 1=10bit , 2=12bit,
3=RGB
5
Sensor
Digitization Taps
SDT=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SDT?<CR><LF>
0=Two, 1=One
C – Test image selector
1
Test Image
selector
TPN=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TPN?<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=Color bar (AB-xxx) /
Black-White (AM-xxx)
2= Gray horizontal ramp
3= Gray Vertical ramp
4= White
D – Acquisition control
1
Acquisition
Frame Rate
AR=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AR?<CR><LF>
1 to 1048575
In JAI control tool,
42964 is upper limit.
E – Trigger control
1
Trigger Mode
TM=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TM?<CR><LF>
0=off
1=on
2
Trigger source
TI=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TI? <CR><LF>
0= Line0(Camera Link)
1= Line1(Hirose 12pin)
3
Trigger
Activation
TA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TA? <CR><LF>
0= Rising edge(High)
1=Falling edge(Low)
( ) are effective
only EM=2
4
Trigger overlap
TO=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TO?<CR><LF>
0= off
1= Read out
F – Exposure control
1
Exposure Mode
EM=[Param.]<CR><LF>
EM?<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=Timed
2=Trigger width
2
Exposure time
PE=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EM=1
3
ExposureAuto
ASC=[Param.]<CR><LF>
ASC?<CR><LF>
0=off , 1=Continuous
4
ExposureAuto
speed
ASCS=[Param.]<CR><LF>
ASCS?<CR><LF>
1 to 16
ASC Tracking speed
setting, Default=8
5
ExposureAuto
Max
ASCEA=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
ASCEA?<CR><LF>
10 to 1048575 us unit
Maximum Exposure
value when ASC is
1
6
ExposureAuto
Min
ASCEI=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
ASCEI?<CR><LF>
10 to 1048575 us unit
Minimum Exposure
value when ASC is
1
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
7
Trigger edge
Dump
TD=[Param.]<CR><LF>
TD? <CR><LF>
0= Dump off
1=Dump on
G – Analog control
1
GainAnalog All
GA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
GA?<CR><LF>
-84 to 672 (AM-200CL)
0 to 672 (AB-200CL)
for AFE 1L, 1R, 2L,
2R
2
FineGain Digital
All
FGA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
FGA?<CR><LF>
-2393～3379
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±3dB
for AFE 1L, 1R, 2L,
2R
3
Gain Auto
AGC=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AGC?<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=Continuous
4
Gain Auto
Reference
AGCF=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AGCF?<CR><LF>
0 to 8192
5
Gain Auto
speed
AGCS=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AGCS?<CR><LF>
1 to 16
AGC tracking speed
Setting ,Default=8
6
Gain Auto
Maximum gain
value
AGCGA=[Param.]<CR><L
F>
AGCGA?<CR><LF>
0 to 672 (AM-200CL)
84 to 672 (AB-200CL)
7
Gain Auto
Minimal gain
value
AGCGI=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
AGCGI?<CR><LF>
-84 to 588 (AM-200CL)
0 to 588 (AB-200CL)
8
Black Level
BL=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BL?<CR><LF>
-1024 to 1023
Digital User Setup
Master
H – Balance Ratio
1
BalanceRatio
RED
PGR=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGR?<CR><LF>
-4533～17713
(Data+8192)/ 8192
-7～+10dB
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for WB
2
BalanceRatio
Blue
PGB=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGB?<CR><LF>
-4533～17713
(Data+8192)/ 8192
-7～+10dB
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for WB
3
Blance White
auto
AWB=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=Once (Run)
2=Continuous
Only AB-200CL
4
Request the
Result of Blance
white auto
AWRS?<CR><LF>
0=Complete.
1=Too Bright.
2=Too dark.
3=Timeout Error.
4=Busy.
5=Limit.
6= Trig is not set as
Normal.
Only AB-200CL
I – LUT control
1
LUT selector
LUTC=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=off
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
LUTC?<CR><LF>
1=Gamma
2=LUT
2
Gamma
Selector
GAMS=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
GAMS?<CR><LF>
0 to 16
( Only Gamma)
3
LUT data
communication
for Red
LUTR=[Param.]<CR><LF>
LUTR?<CR><LF>
transfer by a serial method.
The number of the data is
512.
Param=0 to 8191
After sending
consecutive 512
data, LUT data can
be renewed
4
LUT data
communication
for Green
LUTG=[Param.]<CR><LF>
LUTG?<CR><LF>
transfer by a serial method.
The number of the data is
512.
Param=0 to 8191
After sending
consecutive 512
data, LUT data can
be renewed
5
LUT data
communication
for Blue
LUTB=[Param.]<CR><LF>
LUTB?<CR><LF>
transfer by a serial method.
The number of the data is
512.
Param=0 to 8191
After sending
consecutive 512
data, LUT data can
be renewed
J – Gain and black level for TAP balance
1
Gain auto Tap
Balance
AWA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=Once (Run)
2=Continuous
2
Request the
Result of Gain
auto Tap
balance
WBRS?<CR><LF>
0=Complete.
1=Too Bright.
2=Too dark.
3=Timeout Error.
4=Busy.
5=Limit.
6= Trig is not set as
Normal.
3
Fine Gain for
Tap 2
GJUT2=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
GJUT2?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
for pixel Gain 1R
4
Fine Gain for
Tap 3
GJUT3=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
GJUT3?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
for pixel Gain 2L
5
Fine Gain for
Tap 4
GJUT4=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
GJUT4?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
for pixel Gain 2R
6
PixelGain RED
Tap2
PGR2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGR2?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap2
7
Pixel Gain Blue
Tap2
PGB2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGB2?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap2
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
±1dB
8
Pixel Gain RED
Tap3
PGR3=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGR3?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap3
9
Pixel Gain Blue
Tap3
PGB3=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGB3?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap3
10
Pixel Gain RED
Tap4
PGR4=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGR4?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap4
11
Pixel Gain Blue
Tap4
PGB4=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PGB4?<CR><LF>
-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB
(Only AB-200CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap4
12
Black level auto
Tap balance
ABA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=Once (Run)
2=Continuous
13
Request the
Result of Black
level auto Tap
balance
BBRS?<CR><LF>
0=Complete.
1=Too Bright.
2=Too dark.
3=Timeout Error.
4=Busy.
5=Limit.
6= Trig is not set as
Normal.
14
Fine Black for
tap 2
BL2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BL2?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap2 Black Fine For
User
15
Fine Black for
tap 3
BL3=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BL3?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap3 Black Fine For
User
16
Fine Black for
tap 4
BL4=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BL4?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap4 Black Fine For
User
17
BayerPixel
FineBlack for
tap 1L-R
BLR1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLR1?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap1 Black Fine For
User
18
BayerPixel
FineBlack for
tap 1L-B
BLB1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLB1?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap1 Black Fine For
User
19
BayerPixel
FineBlack for
tap 1R-R
BLR2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLR2?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap2 Black Fine For
User
20
BayerPixel
FineBlack for
tap 1R-B
BLB2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLB2?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap2 Black Fine For
User
21
BayerPixel
BLR3=[Param.]<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap3 Black Fine For
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
FineBlack for
tap 2L-R
BLR3?<CR><LF>
User
22
BayerPixel
FineBlack for
tap 2L-B
BLB3=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLB3?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap3 Black Fine For
User
23
BayerPixel
FineBlack for
tap 2R-R
BLR4=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLR4?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap4 Black Fine For
User
24
BayerPixel
FineBlack for
tap 2R-B
BLB4=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLB4?<CR><LF>
-512 to 511
Tap4 Black Fine For
User
K - Blemish
1
Blemish
Reduction
BLM=[Param.]<CR><LF>
BLM?<CR><LF>
0=off, 1=Black, 2=White,
3=Both
2
ReCalibrate
Blemish
BMRC=[Param.]<CR><LF>
Param：
2=White
3
Blemish
Threshold
White
BMTHW=[Param.]<CR><L
F>
BMTHW?<CR><LF>
0 to 16383
4
BLMP White H
BMWH=[Param1],[Param2
]<CR><LF>
BMH?[Param1]<CR><LF>
Param1：Blemish No. 1 to
256
Param2：H position
5 BLMP White V
BMWV=[Param1],[Param2
]<CR><LF>
BMV?[Param1]<CR><LF>
Param1：Blemish No. 1 to
256
Param2：V position
L – ALC control
1
Auto Iris Lens
Control Signal
output
AIC=[Param.]<CR><LF>
AIC?<CR><LF>
0=off, 1=on
2
Iris Reverse
Gain
IRRG=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=ON
1=OFF
3
Iris State
Control
IRSC=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=Video 1=Close
2=Open
4
Iris Sync Level
IRSL=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0 to 255
5
Channel area
CHA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
CHA?<CR><LF>
1=Low Right;
2=Low Center;
3=Low Left;
4=Middle Right;
5=Middle Center;
6=Middle Left;
7=High Right;
8=High Center;
9=High Left;
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
M – Flat field correction
1
Flat Field
Correction
Control
SDM=[Param.]<CR><LF>
SDM?<CR><LF>
0=Off, 1=Factory, 2=User
2
Recalibrate FFC
RS=[Param1]<CR><LF>
0 Only
Save User Area
3
Request the
Result of FFC
SDRS?<CR><LF>
0=Complete.
1=Too Bright.
2=Too dark.
3=Timeout Error.
4=Busy.
5=Limit.
6= Trig is not set as
Normal.
N - Others
1
Temperature
TMP0?<CR><LF>
0 to 0xFFF8 (/ 128 → ℃)
2
Noise Reject
SW
NR=[Param.]<CR><LF>
NR?<CR><LF>
0=off, 1=on
O – Sequence exposure control operation
1 Exposure
Sequence
EXSQ=[Param.]<CR><LF>
EXSQ?<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=ON
Available when
EM=1,2
2
Exposure
Sequence No
N (1 ～ 16)
PES(N)=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
PES(N)?<CR><LF>
0 ～ 15
3
Exposure
Repeat Time
N (1 ～ 16)
PER(N)=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
PER(N)?<CR><LF>
0 ～ 15
4
Exposure
Sequence
Reset
EXSR=[Param.]<CR><LF>
EXSR?<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=ON
Effective when
EXSQ=1. Only
command 1 is used.
In the firmware, 1 is
immediately turned
to 0.
5
Exposure
Sequence End
Point
EXSEP=[Param.]<CR><LF
>
EXSEP?<CR><LF>
0=OFF
1=ON
Effective when
EXSQ=1. Only
command 1 is used.
In the firmware, 1 is
immediately turned
to 0.
6
Exposure time 1
PE1=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE1?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
7
Exposure time 2
PE2=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE2?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
8
Exposure time 3
PE3=[Param.]<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Command
Name
Format
Parameter
Remarks
PE3?<CR><LF>
EXSQ=1
9
Exposure time 4
PE4=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE4?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
10
Exposure time 5
PE5=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE5?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
11
Exposure time 6
PE6=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE6?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
12
Exposure time 7
PE7=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE7?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
13
Exposure time 8
PE8=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE8?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
14
Exposure time 9
PE9=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE9?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
15
Exposure time
10
PE10=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE10?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
16
Exposure time
11
PE11=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE11?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
17
Exposure time
12
PE12=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE12?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
18
Exposure time
13
PE13=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE13?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
19
Exposure time
14
PE14=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE14?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
20
Exposure time
15
PE15=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE14?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
21
Exposure time
16
PE15=[Param.]<CR><LF>
PE14?<CR><LF>
10μs ～ 2000000μs
Available when
EXSQ=1
P - Saving and loading data in EEPROM
1
Load Setttings
(from Camera
EEPROM)
LD=[Param.]<CR><LF>
0=Factory area
1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area
3=User 3 area
Latest used DATA
AREA becomes
default at next
power up.
2
Save Settings
(to Camera
EEPROM)
SA=[Param.]<CR><LF>
1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area
3=User 3 area
Note : parameter 0 is not
allowed
3
EEPROM
Current Area No
Request.
EA?<CR><LF>
0=Factory area
1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area
3=User 3 area
The camera returns
the latest used DATA
AREA.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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10. Camera control tool
The AM-200CL and AB-200CL camera Control Tool can be downloaded from JAI Web
site www.jai.com. This control software is available for Windows2000/XP/Vista/7.
In this control tool, the developers guide is included in order for customers to
create their own programs.
10.1. Control tool windows
Here is some practical information about the Camera Control Tool:
1. The Camera Control Tool bar is always on top of other windows.
2. When you minimize the Camera Control Tool bar all open windows will close.
3. It is possible to work with the Camera Control Tool when the camera is online and
when the camera is offline.
4. The newer JAI cameras always start up with the last used user area (but for some old
models it will start up with the last saved user area.)
5. The Camera Control Tool saves the last used settings (not the user area), which don‟t
have to be the same as for the last saved user area.
6. The setup file ‟CameraName.ini‟ stores all information about camera settings. When
the program is started the last settings for the program are loaded from the
file ‟CameraName.ini‟
10.2. Camera Control Tool interface
The Camera Control software consists of the main tool bar and
associated tool windows. When each icon in the main tool bar
is clicked, the associated window will open. The program is
refreshed after reboot.
The Camera control tool includes an About Window, Communication Window and Camera Control
Window.
10.2.1 About Window
The About Window contains a picture of the
camera and information about the version of
the program, Internet connection to JAI A/S
and access to the help documents.
The List box that contains the help documents
will list all files, which have the extension .pdf
and that are found in the program (default)
folder
It is possible to download updated operation
manuals from the jai website:
http://www.jai.com
The About Window also shows Model Name,
Camera ID and User ID. It is possible to edit and
save free text in User ID.
At the bottom of the windows (all windows but
the Communication Window) is a colored bar. The bar is red when the Camera Control Tool is not
connected to a camera or when the camera is turned off. The bar is green when the Camera Control
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Tool is connected to a camera and the camera is turned on.
10.2.2 Communication Window
The Communication Window is used to connect
the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera.
Depending on the camera there are 2 possible
ways to communicate with a JAI camera.
RS-232C
Select the communication port, where the serial
cable is connected from the list box in the
„Communication Port‟ field, or click the „Auto‟
button to search for a camera on communication
port 1 to 16. The camera control program
automatically sends a camera request on every
communication port. The user is prompted to use
a communication port if a camera answers the
request.
RS-232C and Camera Link
The Communication Window looks a bit different when it is possible to communicate with the
camera using Camera Link and RS-232 com port. The Communication area contains 2 list boxes now.
RS-232CCommunication
1. Select ‟COM-ports‟ from the ‟CL
Manufacturer/COM-ports‟ list Box.
2. Select the communication port, where
the serial cable is connected to the
camera from the ‟Serial Port‟ list box or click the „Auto‟ button to search for a camera on
communication port 1 to 16.
The Serial Port list box and the Auto search button are only active when COM-ports is
selected.
Camera Link communication
The ‟CL Manufacturer/COM-ports‟ list box also
contains DLL file names (or frame grabber
names) for all Camera Link frame grabbers that
are installed in the PC. This is done by using a DLL file called "clserial.dll" to upload all frame
grabber DLLs that are found in the PC.
Just select the option for the frame grabber that is installed in the PC.
Auto Search
Click the auto button to search for a camera on communication port 1 to 16. The camera control
program automatically sends a camera request on every communication port. The user is prompted
to use a communication port if a camera answers the request.
This button is only used for RS-232 communication.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Off/On-line Mode
The Camera Control Tool Application can run offline (without a camera attached)
and all functions are fully functional in offline mode.
Offline mode is indicated in the Communication Window, where a status field with
graphic and text indicates the on/offline status.
Changing the selected communication port (from the Communication Window)
changes the online/offline status. If a camera is found on the selected
communication port the application runs online otherwise offline.
Changing the settings in the application will automatically update the camera settings when the
application is online.
If the application loses connection with the camera it will automatically go to offline mode and it is
indicated in the Communication Window.
Synchronize program and camera
The Camera Control software has the ability to synchronize either the camera or
the program. Click Synchronize camera to write all settings from the program to
the camera or click the Synchronize program to load all settings from the
camera to the program.
Files
When clicking the Write to File or Read from File button, the user is prompted for a file using a
standard file dialog. New files are created if they do not already exist.
Files for camera settings have the “.cam” extension. Information about the communication port is
not stored in the files. All settings are automatically sent to the camera when a file has been loaded
(if the camera is online).
Factory and User Settings
Use the Store button to store the current camera settings into the user settings area in EEPROM.
Current camera settings are not saved when the camera is turned off. To save current camera
settings you have to save them to the available user areas.
Use the Load button to restore previously saved camera settings from either the Factory or the User
EEPROM area.
Write All Camera Data to File
Click the “Write Camera Data” button to save all camera settings into a
text file. The information that can be saved is:
Model Name, Camera ID, User ID, Firmware Version, Current Settings,
EEPROM Current Area
Click the „Get Area‟ button to read the power up settings area number.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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10.2.3 Camera Control Window
10.2.3.1 Exposure Control
10.2.3.2 Gain Control
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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10.2.3.3 Blemish Control
When “Open LUT table” is clicked, the left side window will open, for example for blue channel.
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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11. External appearance and dimensions
Fig. 48 Outside dimensions (C mount)
(1.77)
(1.77)
( 1.77)
21
(0.83)
C Mount
147
( 1.42)
36
(0.55)(0.28)
(1.42)
36
40
(1.57)( 1.57)(1.57)
40 40
69
45
45
45
62
(2.44)
3
(0.12)
φ 30
(φ 1.18)
55
(2.17)
27.5
55
(2.17)
27.5
(1.08)
(1.08)
(depth0.18)
(depth0.18)
( depth0.18)
( depth0.18)
POWER/TRIG
DIGITAL I / O
DCIN /TRIG
POWER/TRIG
DIGITAL I / O
DCIN /TRIG
Outs ide s i ze t ol erance：± 0. 3mm
4-M3 Depth 4.5
4-M3 Depth 4.5
4-M3 Depth 4.5
4-M3 Depth 4.5
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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12. Specifications
12.1 Spectral response
Fig. 49 Spectral response (AM-200CL)
Fig.50 Spectral response (AB-200CL)
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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12.2 Specifications table
Specifications
AM-200CL
AB-200CL
Scanning system
Progressive scan, 4 taps
Synchronizing system
Internal
Image sensor
2/3 inch Monochrome interline CCD
2/3 inch Bayer color interline CCD
Sensing area
8.8 (h) x 6.6 (v) mm 11 mm diagonal
Cell size
5.5 (h) x 5.5 (v) m
Active pixels (for output)
1600 (h) x 1200 (v)
1600 (h) x 1200 (v)
Pixel clock(sensor)
40 MHz
Horizontal (Camera Link)
41.58 KHz (1H=24.05µs) (1924 clocks per line) (Pixel clock 80MHz)
Vertical
Total lines 1219 (Effective 1200)
Frame rate
(Full resolution)
2 tap output
Timed Trigger OFF
(Continuous)
68.03fps (14.69ms)
Bayer output
68.03fps (14.69ms)
Timed Trigger ON
68.03fps (14.69ms)
Bayer output
68.03fps (14.69ms)
Trigger Width
68.03fps (14.69ms)
Bayer output
68.03fps (14.69ms)
PIV
34.1fps (29.3ms)
Bayer output
34.1fps (29.3ms)
Pre Dump
68.03fps +Fast dump + Exposure
time
Bayer output
68.03fps +Fast dump + Exposure
time
Frame rate
(Full resolution)
1 tap output
Timed Trigger OFF
(Continuous)
34.1fps(29.3ms)
Bayer output /RGB color output
34.1fps (29.3ms)
Timed Trigger ON
34.1fps(29.3ms)
Bayer output /RGB color output
34.1fps (29.3ms)
Trigger Width
34.1fps(29.3ms)
Bayer output /RGB color output
34.1fps (29.3ms)
PIV
16fps(62.1ms)
Bayer output /RGB color output
16fps (62.1ms)
Pre Dump
34.1fps +Fast dump + Exposure time
Bayer output /RGB color output
34.1fps +Fast dump + Exposure
time
Image Format
Full resolution
1600(h) x 1200(v)
Bayer 1600(h) x 1200(v)
RGB 1600(h) x 1200(v)
Binning (h x v)
1 x 2 1600(h) x 600v)
2 x 1 800(h) x 1200(v)
2 x 2 800(h) x 600(v)
-
AOI
Height 1 line / step
Offset Y 1 line / step
Height 2 line / step
Offset Y 2 line / step
Note: number of horizontal pixels cannot be changed.
Sensitivity on sensor (minimum)
0.23 Lux (Max. gain, Shutter OFF,
50% video, w/IR cut filter )
3200K
0.45 Lux (Max. gain, Shutter
OFF,50% Green, )
4600K
S/N ratio
More than 57 dB
(0dB gain, CCD output=350mV)
More than 55 dB
(0dB gain, CCD output=290mV)
Digital
Video output
Camera Link
Pixel format
1 tap, 2 taps selectable
Pixel clock
80 MHz
Pixel bit depth
8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
BAYER 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
RGB 8-bit per color
Iris video output
Analog, 0.7 V p-p with 0.3V H.sync
AM-200CL / AB-200CL
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Sync output
Camera Link : FVAL, LVAL, DVAL, EEN
Hirose 12-pin: XEEN, 4V p-p (No termination)
Acquisition frame rate
Frame rate can be varied from 68Hz to 0.5Hz
Exposure
Control
(Trigger)
OFF
Timed
10μs to2s(if frame line number is changed), 1μs step
Trigger width
10μs to 2 sec.
PIV Pre-dump
Trigger
Control
Source
Line 0=Camera Link CC1 or Line1=Hirose 12P 10pin
Activation
Rising edge or falling edge
Level High or Level Low (if trigger width is used)
Gain
Manual/Auto : -3dB to +24 dB
(1 Step 0.0359 dB)
Fine gain (Digital gain)
(1step=0.00012 times)
Manual/Auto : 0dB to +24 dB
(1 Step 0.0359 dB)
Fine gain (Digital gain)
(1step=0.00012 times)
White balance
-
OFF: Manual
ON: One push white balance
Range: 3200K to 9000K
Black level
32 LSB at 10-bit output,
0 LSB to 255 LSB can be changed, 1 step is 0.25dB
(at 10-bit output)
LUT
OFF: γ=1.0, ON= 256 points can be set
Gamma
0.45 to 1.0 can be set, Adjusting step is 0.05
Flat Field Compensation
Compensated by 128 x 128 pixels block
Blemish Compensation (Bright)
Built in,
maximum 64 pixels for dark and bright compensation per 1 tap
(note: black compensation is only by factory preset)
Color interpolation
-
3 x 3 interpolation matrix
Test pattern
OFF/Black-white/Gray H-ramp/
Gray V-ramp/white(100%)
OFF/Color bar/Gray H-ramp /
Gray V-ramp /White(100%)
Temperature sensor
-55 to +125ºC (measuring range), resolution is 0.0625ºC
Serial communication
Camera Link or Hirose 12-pin
Power
DC+12V to +24V ± 10%, 7.8W (at normal operation, DC+12V)
Lens mount
C mount
The rear protrusion on C mount lens must be less than 10mm
Flange back
C mount : 17.526 mm, tolerance 0 to -0.05 mm
Sensor alignment
X and Y axis: ± 0.1 mm ( at center)
Optical filter
- Protection glass only
Optical low pass filter
Operating temperature
-5C to +50C
Humidity
20 – 80% non-condensing
Storage temp/humidity
-25C to +60C/20% to 80 % non-condensing
Vibration
10G (20Hz to 200Hz, XYZ)
Shock
70G
Regulatory
CE (EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-3), FCC part 15 class B, RoHS, WEEE
Size
55 x 55 x 69 mm (W x H x D)
Weight
265g
Note1): Approximately 5 minutes pre-heating is required to get the mentioned specifications.
Note2): The above specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Appendix
1. Precautions
Personnel not trained in dealing with similar electronic devices should not service this camera.
The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The handling of these
devices should follow the 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.
When this camera is not in use, put the supplied lens cap on the lens mount.
Handle this camera with the maximum care.
Operate this camera only from the type of power source indicated on the camera.
Power off the camera during any modification such as changes of jumper and switch setting.
2. Typical Sensor Characteristics
The following effects may be observed on the video monitor screen. They do not indicate any
fault of the camera, but do associate with typical sensor characteristics.
V. Aliasing
When the CCD camera captures stripes, straight lines or similar sharp patterns, jagged edges
may appear on the monitor.
Blemishes
All cameras are shipped without visible image sensor blemishes.
Over time some pixel defects can occur. This does not have a practical effect on the operation
of the camera. These will show up as white spots (blemishes).
Exposure to cosmic rays can cause blemishes to appear on the image sensor. Please take care to
avoid exposure to cosmic rays during transportation and storage. It is recommended using sea
shipment instead of air flight in order to limit the influence of cosmic rays on the camera. Pixel
defects/blemishes also may emerge due to prolonged operation at elevated ambient
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 on the video monitor screen.
3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera
When mounting a lens on the camera dust particles in the air may settle on the surface of the
lens or the image sensor of the camera. It is therefore important to keep the protective caps on
the lens and on the camera until the lens is mounted. Point the lens mount of the camera
downward to prevent dust particles from landing on the optical surfaces of the camera. This
work should be done in a dust free environment. Do not touch any of the optical surfaces of the
camera or the lens.
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4. Caution when mounting the camera
When you mount the camera on your system, please make sure to use screws of the
recommended length described in the following drawing. Longer screws may cause serious
damage to the PCB inside the camera.
If you mount the tripod mounting plate, please use the provided screws.
5. Exportation
When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country.
6. References
1. This manual can and datasheet for AM-200CL / AB-200CL can be downloaded from
www.jai.com
2. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com
Camera chassis
Fixing plate
Mounting the camera to fixing plate
5.0mm ± 0.2mm
Camera chassis
Tripod mount
5.0mm ± 0.2mm
Attaching the tripod mount
4.5mm ± 0.2mm
4.5mm ± 0.2mm
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Manual change history
Date
Revision
Changes
July 2011
Ver.1.0
New release
Aug 2011
Ver.1.1
Correct s/n for AB-200CL from 57dB to 55dB
Sept. 2011
Ver.1.2
Delete command EB since it is not implemented
Mar. 2012
Ver. 1.3
Add the description for Acquisition frame rate
Add ALC function
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User's Record
Camera type: AM-200CL / AB-200CL
Revision: ……………..
Serial No. ……………..
Firmware version. ……………..
For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor.
User's Mode Settings.
User's Modifications.
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