JAI AM-800CL, AB-800CL User Manual
1027E-1102
AM-800CL
AB-800CL
8M Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and color Camera
Document Version: ver.1.0
AMAB-800CL_Ver.1.0_March 2011
User Manual
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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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-800CL-C, AM-800CL-F,AB-800CL-C
and AB-800CL-F comply with the following provisions applying to its standards.
EN 61000-6-3 (Generic emission standard part 1)
EN 61000-6-2 (Generic immunity standard part 1)
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into a outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
AM-800CL
Supplement
The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration
of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “.
The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous
Substances is 15 years.
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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
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桟隠聞喘豚㍉
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賜斤児繁附、夏恢夛撹冢嶷鱒墾議豚㍉。
方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。
AB-800CL
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-800CL / AB-800CL
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- Contents -
Before using AM-800CL and AB-800CL ....................................................- 6 -
1. General ....................................................................................- 7 -
2. Camera nomenclature .................................................................- 8 -
3. Main features ............................................................................- 8 -
4. Locations and functions ...............................................................- 9 -
4.1 Locations and functions (C-mount) ............................................................... - 9 -
4.2 Locations and functions (F-mount) ............................................................. - 10 -
4.3 Rear panel .......................................................................................... - 11 -
5. Input and output ......................................................................... - 12 -
5.1 Connectors and pin assignment ................................................................. - 12 -
5.1.1 Hirose 12Pin connector ...................................................................... - 12 -
5.1.1.1 Figure ..................................................................................... - 12 -
5.1.1.2 Pin assignment ........................................................................... - 12 -
5.1.2 Camera Link connector ...................................................................... - 12 -
5.1.2.1 Figure ..................................................................................... - 12 -
5.1.2.2 Pin assignment ........................................................................... - 13 -
5.1.3 DIP switch SW500 ............................................................................. - 13 -
5.2 Camera Link interface ............................................................................ - 14 -
5.3 Interface circuits .................................................................................. - 14 -
5.3.1 Iris video output .............................................................................. - 14 -
5.3.2 Trigger input ................................................................................... - 15 -
5.3.3 XEEN output ................................................................................... - 15 -
5.4 Output ............................................................................................... - 16 -
5.4.1 Digital output ................................................................................. - 16 -
5.4.1.1 Bit allocation ............................................................................. - 16 -
5.4.1.2 Camera link output ..................................................................... - 16 -
5.4.2 Partial scan readout (AOI) (Commands: STL, ETL) .................................... - 17 -
5.4.2.1 Frame rate calculation if AOI is set ................................................. - 17 -
5.4.2.2 If the bit allocation is set to 8,10 or 12bit and the binning is OFF or 2x1 ..... - 18 -
5.4.2.3 If the bit allocation is set to 8,10 or 12bit and the binning is 1x2 or 2x2 ...... - 18 -
5.4.2.4 If the bit allocation is set to RGB ..................................................... - 19 -
5.4.2.5 Setting example 1 ....................................................................... - 19 -
5.4.2.6 Setting example 2 ....................................................................... - 20 -
5.4.2.7 Setting example 3 ....................................................................... - 20 -
5.4.3 Binning (Command : BNC) (Only for AM-800CL) ......................................... - 21 -
5.4.4 Bayer output pattern ........................................................................ - 21 -
6. Sensor layout and timing ............................................................ - 22 -
6.1 Sensor layout ....................................................................................... - 22 -
6.2. Vertical timing (8bit, 10 bit or 12bit for Bit allocation) .................................... - 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=2472) ....................................... - 22 -
6.2.1.2 AOI setting................................................................................ - 23 -
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=2472) ......................................... - 23 -
6.2.2.2 AOI setting................................................................................ - 24 -
6.3. Vertical timing (Bit allocation = RGB) ......................................................... - 25 -
6.3.1 AOI initial setting ............................................................................. - 25 -
6.3.2 AOI setting ..................................................................................... - 25 -
6.4. Horizontal timing ................................................................................. - 26 -
6.4.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1 .................................................. - 26 -
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6.4.2 If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2 .................................................. - 26 -
6.4.3 DVAL output if the Binning control is set to 2=2x1or 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 .................................................................................. - 28 -
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) - 29 -
7.3. Trigger Control .................................................................................... - 29 -
7.3.1 Selection of the trigger input(Command: TI) ............................................ - 29 -
7.3.2 Trigger activation(Command: TA) ........................................................ - 29 -
7.3.3 Trigger Overlap (Command: TO) ........................................................... - 30 -
7.3.4 Trigger Dump (Command: TD) .............................................................. - 30 -
7.4. Auto shutter control (Commands: ASC,ASCS,ASCEA,ASCEI) ................................ - 30 -
7.5. Normal continuous operation ................................................................... - 31 -
7.6. Timed mode (so-called EPS operation) ....................................................... - 32 -
7.6.1 If the overlap setting is “OFF” ............................................................. - 32 -
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. Edge-dump mode (so-called RCT) ............................................................. - 36 -
7.9. PIV(Particle Image Velocimetry) ............................................................... - 37 -
7.10. Operation and function matrix ............................................................... - 37 -
8. Other functions ....................................................................... - 38 -
8.1 Black level control (Command : BL) .......................................................... - 38 -
8.2 Gain control (Relative commands GA,GJUT1,2,3) ........................................... - 38 -
8.3 Tap control (Relative commands AWA,ABA,GJUT1, GJUT2,GJUT3) ........................ - 38 -
8.4. Exposure auto (Related Commands : ASC=1(ON),ASCS,ASCEA,ASCEI) .................... - 39 -
8.5. Auto white balance (Related commands:AWB, PGS, PGR, PGGR, PGGB, PGB) ......... - 39 -
8.6. Blemish compensation ........................................................................... - 40 -
8.7. LUT (Relative commands LUTC,LUTR,LUYG, LUTB) ......................................... - 40 -
8.8. Gamma (Command: GAMS) ..................................................................... - 41 -
8.9. Flat Field Correction (FFC) (Command: SDR) ................................................ - 41 -
8.10. Bayer color interpolation (Command : BCIC) (Only for AB-800CL) ...................... - 42 -
8.11. Test pattern (Command: TPN) ................................................................ - 42 -
8.12. Temperature sensor (Command : TMPO) .................................................... - 43 -
9. Configuring the camera.............................................................. - 44 -
9.1 RS-232C control .................................................................................... - 44 -
9.2 Communication setting. .......................................................................... - 44 -
9.3. Save and load functions ......................................................................... - 45 -
9.4 Command list ...................................................................................... - 45 -
10. Camera control tool ................................................................ - 53 -
10.1. Control tool windows ........................................................................... - 53 -
10.2. Camera Control Tool interface ................................................................ - 53 -
10.2.1 About Window ............................................................................... - 53 -
10.2.2 Communication Window ................................................................... - 54 -
10.2.3 Camera Control Window ................................................................... - 56 -
11. External appearance and dimensions .......................................... - 58 -
12. Specifications ........................................................................ - 60 -
12.1 Spectral response ................................................................................ - 60 -
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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12.2 Specifications table .............................................................................. - 61 -
Appendix ...................................................................................... - 63 -
1. Precautions ............................................................................................ - 63 -
2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ...................................................................... - 63 -
3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ................................................... - 63 -
4. Caution when mounting the camera .............................................................. - 64 -
5. Exportation ............................................................................................ - 64 -
6. References ............................................................................................. - 64 -
Manual change history ..................................................................... - 65 -
User's Record ................................................................................ - 66 -
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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Before using AM-800CL and AB-800CL
The CCD sensor used in the AM-800CL and AB-800CL operates with four (4) 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 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-800CL and AB-800CL are high resolution and high frame rate cameras with 3296(h) x 2472(v)
pixel resolution and a 17fps frame rate for monochrome and Bayer color.
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. 2.2 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 and
therefore, all frames may not be displayed.
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.
It should be noted, even though you use the mentioned PC, you might not capture a full of 17fps
image while you view full resolution images on the screen.
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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1. General
The AM-800CL is a 4/3 inch monochrome progressive scan CCD camera and the AB-800CL is the
equivalent Bayer mosaic progressive scan CCD camera. Both have 8 million pixels resolution and 4
taps in the sensor. They provide 17 frames per second for continuous scanning with 3296 x 2472 full
pixel resolution.
Both AM-800Cl and AB-800CL are suitable for automated optical inspection applications, such as
solid state device inspection or material surface inspection.
They incorporates various processing circuits such as LUT, FFC(Flat Field Compensation), blemish
compensation and Bayer interpolation. The AM-800CL and AB-800CL work in continuous, single
frame, and multi-frame modes for acquisition control together with timed, trigger width and trigger
controlled exposure controls. Both cameras also have edge-dump and PIV modes.
The AM-800CL has H and V binning modes and both the AM-800CL and AB-800CL have an AOI (Area Of
Interest) mode for achieving a faster frame rate.
The digital output is through a Camera Link® digital interface with 8-bits , 10-bits or 12-bits of
pixel bit depth.
The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com
The latest version of Camera Control Tool for the AM-800CL and AB-800CL 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
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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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-800CL-C
AM-800CL-F
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, M stands for "Monochrome", 800 represents the resolution "8
million pixel" , CL stands for "Camera Link" interface and C for C-mount lens or F for F-mount lens
AB-800CL-C
AB-800CL-F
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, B stands for "Bayer mosaic color", 800 represents the
resolution "8 million pixel" , CL stands for "Camera Link" interface and C for C-mount lens or F for
F-mount lens
3. Main features
C3 Advanced series 4/3 ” progressive scan camera
Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions
3296 (h) x 2472 (v) active pixels
5μm square pixels
57dB or more S/N
8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit output for monochrome and Bayer or 8-bit output RGB color
17 frames/second with full resolution in continuous operation for monochrome or Bayer
output
8.5 frames/second for AB-800CL RGB output (in-camera interpolation)
Various readout modes, horizontal and vertical binning (AM-800CL only) and AOI (Area Of
Interest) modes for faster frame rate
-3dB to +24dB gain control for AM-800CL and 0dB to +24dB for AB-800CL
10μs (1/100,000) to 2 seconds exposure control in 1μs step ( Exposure/Timed control mode)
Timed ,trigger width for exposure control,
Trigger-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-800CL only)
Bayer color interpolation (AB-800CL only)
Blemish compensation
Test pattern signal generator is built in
Auto iris lens video output with H-sync
Choice of lens mounts offered: C-mount or F-mount
Setup by Windows XP/Vista/7 via serial communication
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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4. Locations and functions
4.1 Locations and functions (C-mount)
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
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
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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4.2 Locations and functions (F-mount)
DCIN/TRIG
DIGITAL I / O
POWER/ TRIG
DCIN/TRIG
DIGITAL I / O
POWER/ TRIG
①
②
③④
⑤
⑤
Lens mount F-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 F-mount lens must be less than 12.0mm.
*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. 2 Locations
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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4.3 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. 3 Rear panel
DC IN / TRIG
D IGITAL I / O
POW ER/TRIG
DC IN / TRIG
D IGITAL I / O
POW ER/TRIG
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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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.5 Camera Link connector
Pin no.
Signal
Remarks
1
GND
2
DC input
+12V to +24V
3
GND
4
Iris video
Only for Continuous and Trigger-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.4 Hirose 12-pin connector
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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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.6 SW500
PK9137A board is located at the top part 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-800CL / AB-800CL
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5.2 Camera Link interface
Port/Signal
2-tap
1-tap
Pin No.
8bit
10bit
12bit
RGB 8-bit
Port A0
TAP A0
TAP A0
TAP A0
R0
Tx0
Port A1
TAP A1
TAP A1
TAP A1
R1
Tx1
Port A2
TAP A2
TAP A2
TAP A2
R2
Tx2
Port A3
TAP A3
TAP A3
TAP A3
R3
Tx3
Port A4
TAP A4
TAP A4
TAP A4
R4
Tx4
Port A5
TAP A5
TAP A5
TAP A5
R5
Tx6
Port A6
TAP A6
TAP A6
TAP A6
R6
Tx27
Port A7
TAP A7
TAP A7
TAP A7
R7
Tx5
Port B0
TAP B0
TAP A8
TAP A8
Tx7
Port B1
TAP B1
TAP A9
TAP A9
G1
Tx8
Port B2
TAP B2
TAP A10
G2
Tx9
Port B3
TAP B3
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
trigger-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. 7. Iris video
ＤＡC
１μ１Ｋ
２Ｋ２
０．１μ
＋５Ｖ
IRIS Video Out
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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Fig. 8 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.9 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.10 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-800CL / AB-800CL
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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
300mV
100%
700mV
222LSB
890LSB
3560LSB
334mV
↑
800mV
255LSB
1023LSB
4095LSB
Digital Out [LSB]
32
70025
Analog Out [mV]
890
1023
Black Level
0
White Clip Level
800
100% Leve l
Fig.11 Bit allocation
5.4.1.2 Camera link output
The AM-800CL and AB-800CL have a 4-tap readout from the CCD. The 4-tap output is
combined horizontally to output 2 taps through the Camera Link interface.
A B
C
D
To Camera Link I/F
(TAP C + TAP D)
(TAP A + TAP B)
Fig.12 2-tap output
In the case of RGB interpolation, it is provided as 1-tap output.
Fig.13 RGB 1-tap output
A B
C
D
To Camera Link I/F
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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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-800CL and AB-800CL RGB output, The Offset Y and Height can be set in 1 line
increments. For the AB-800CL Bayer mode, output can be set in 2-line steps.
TapB
TapA
A
B
C D
(TAP C + TAP D)
(TAP A + TAP B)
OFFSET Y
Height
Fig.14 AOI setting
Note for AOI setting
In the AM-800CL and AB-800CL, the frame rate setting has priority. If AOI is used, the frame
rate setting should use fewer lines that 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
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.15 the position of the readout
A B
DC
Center part
Upper part (Upper)
Upper part (Lower)
Lower part part (Upper)
Lower part (Lower)
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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5.4.2.2 If the bit allocation is set to 8,10 or 12bit 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/4) +(1236 –Offset) +26
Frame lines (B) = Roundup{[2473-(Offset+Height)]/4} + [(Offset + Height)-1236] +26
Frame rate(Hz) = 1/ (frame lines number x 0.00004655)
2) If the readout is only in the upper TAP
In this case, Offset < 1236 and (Offset + Height) ≤ 1236
Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} + {1236 –Roundup (Offset + height)/4} + Height +26
= Frame lines number
Frame rate (Hz)= 1/(Frame number x 0.00004655)
3) If the readout is only in the lower TAP
In this case, Offset > 1236
{2473 – Roundup[(Offset + Height)/4]｝ + Roundup(Offset -1236) + Height + 26 =
Frame lines number
Frame rate(Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.00004655)
5.4.2.3 If the bit allocation is set to 8,10 or 12bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2
Note: In this case, offset 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/4) +(1236 –Offset) +20
Frame lines (B) = Roundup{[2473-(Offset+Height)]/4} + [(Offset + Height)-1236] +20
Frame rate(Hz) = 1/ (frame lines number x 0.0000500655)
2) If the readout is only in the upper TAP
In this case, Offset < 1236 and (Offset + Height) ≤ 1236
Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} + {1236 –Roundup (Offset + height)/4} + Height/2 +20
= Frame lines number
Frame rate (Hz)= 1/(Frame number x 0.000050055)
3) If the readout is only in the lower TAP
In this case, Offset > 1236
{2473 – Roundup[(Offset + Height)/4]｝ + Roundup(Offset -1236) + Height/2 + 20 =
Frame lines number
Frame rate(Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.000050055)
AM-800CL / AB-800CL
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5.4.2.4 If the bit allocation is set to RGB
In this case, the binning control is not available. So there is only one calculation
method.
Roundup{(Offset + 1 )/4} + Roundup｛(2472 – Height+Offset)/4｝+ Height + 46 =
Frame number
Frame rate(Hz) = 1/(Frame lines number x 0.00004655)
5.4.2.5 Setting example 1
Bit allocation is 8-,10- or 12-bit and the binning control is OFF or 2x1
AOI Position Offset Height Frame line Frame Frequency (Hz)
0 2472 1263 17.01
Upper TAP
0 1236 1263 17.01
Center
618 1236 799 26.89
Lower TAP
1236 1236 1262 17.02
Upper TAP, upper
0 618 800 26.85
Upper TAP, lower
616 618 800 26.85
Center
926 618 568 37.82
Lower TAP, upper
1236 618 799 26.89
Lower TAP, lower
1852 618 799 26.89
Upper TAP, upper
0 310 569 37.75
Upper TAP, lower
924 310 569 37.75
Center
1080 310 452 47.53
Lower TAP, upper
1236 310 568 37.82
Lower TAP, lower
2160 310 568 37.82
Upper TAP, upper
0 154 452 47.53
Upper TAP, lower
1080 154 452 47.53
Center
1158 154 394 54.52
Lower TAP, upper
1236 154 451 47.63
Lower TAP, lower
2316 154 451 47.63
Full pixels
1/2
1/4
1/8
1/16
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