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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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
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方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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 -

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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5.4.2.6 Setting example 2

Bit allocation is 8-,10- or 12-bit and the binning control is 1x2 or 2x2)

AOI Position Offset Height Frame line Frame Frequency (Hz)

0 2472 639 30.96

Upper TAP

0 1236 639 30.96

Center

618 1236 484 40.87

Lower TAP

1236 1236 638 31.01

Upper TAP, upper

0 618 485 40.79

Upper TAP, lower

616 618 485 40.79

Center

926 618 407 48.61

Lower TAP, upper

1236 618 484 40.87

Lower TAP, lower

1852 618 484 40.87

Upper TAP, upper

0 310 408 48.49

Upper TAP, lower

924 310 408 48.49

Center

1080 310 368 53.76

Lower TAP, upper

1236 310 407 48.61

Lower TAP, lower

2160 310 407 48.61

Upper TAP, upper

0 154 369 53.61

Upper TAP, lower

1080 154 369 53.61

Center

1158 154 349 56.68

Lower TAP, upper

1236 154 368 53.76

Lower TAP, lower

2316 154 368 53.76

1/2

1/4

1/8

1/16

Binning V x2

5.4.2.7 Setting example 3

Bit allocation is RGB

Partial Offset Height FrameLine Frame Freqency

Full 0 2472 2519 8.53
1/2

Any value

1236 1592 13.49

1/4

Any value

618 1129 19.03

1/8

Any value

310 898 23.92

1/16

Any value

154 781 27.51

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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5.4.3 Binning (Command : BNC) (Only for AM-800CL)

This function is available only for AM-800CL. 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. 16 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

5.4.4 Bayer output pattern

The AB-800CL 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. 17 Bayer sequence

Horizontal

Vertical

1 pixel

1 Pixel

2 Pixels

2 pixels

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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6. Sensor layout and timing

6.1 Sensor layout

Fig.18 Sensor layout

6.2. Vertical timing (8bit, 10 bit or 12bit for Bit allocation)

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=2472)

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

EEN

XEEN

CCD Exposure

Valid Data

3L

24L

1236L

 Frame rate:1263L, 17.009fps

Fig.19 Vertical timing (AOI default)

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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6.2.1.2 AOI setting

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

EEN

XEEN

CCD

Expsoure

Valid data

A

B

C

3L

Fig.20 Vertical timing for partial scanning (AOI)

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)

618

1236

181

618 0 799

26.89

927

618

258

309 0 567

37.89

309

618

104

618

78

800

26.85

463

309

142

309

116

567

37.89

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=2472)

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

EEN
XEEN

CCD Exposure

Valid Data

3L

18L

618L

 Frame rate: 639L, 30.96fps

Fig.21 Vertical timing for the vertical binning

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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6.2.2.2 AOI setting

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

EEN

XEEN

CCD

Expsoure

Valid data

A

B

C

3L

Fig.22 Vertical timing (Vertical binning, AOI setting)

Offset

HEGHT

A

(L) B (L) C (L)

Total line

(L)

Frame rate

(Hz)

618

1236

175

309 0 484

40.87

926

618

98

309 0 407

48.61

308

618

98

309

78

485

41.19

462

310

136

155

116

407

49.08

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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6.3. Vertical timing (Bit allocation = RGB)

6.3.1 AOI initial setting

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

CCD Exposure

EEN
XEEN

Valid Data

3L 24L

2472L

25L

Frame rate: 2524L, 8.5fps

Fig.23 Vertical timing (RGB output mode, AOI setting)

6.3.2 AOI setting

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

EEN

XEEN

CCD

Expsoure

Valid data

A

B

C

3L

Fig.24 Vertical timing (RGB output mode, AOI setting)

Offse

t

HEGHT

A

(L) B (L) C (L)

Total line

(L)

Frame rate

(Hz)

412

1648

130

1648

123

1901

11.30

618

1236

181

1236

175

1592

13.49

928

618

259

618

252

1129

19.03

1082

310

297

310

290

897

23.95

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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6.4. Horizontal timing

6.4.1 If the binning control is 0=OFF or 2=2x1

1LVAL 3724clk = 46.55μs 1clk=25ns (via Camera Link)

(Exposure start line 1LVAL 3964 clk = 49.55μs)

Fig.25 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning OFF)

6.4.2 If the binning control is 1=1x2 or 3=2x2

1LVAL 4044clk = 50.55μs 1clk=25ns (via Camera Link)

(Exposure starting line 1LVAL 4364 clk = 54.55μs)

Fig.26 Horizontal timing (Vertical binning ON)

6.4.3 DVAL output if the Binning control is set to 2=2x1or 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.

1+2

3+4

5+6

7+8

3289

+ 3290

3291

+3292

3293

+3294

3295

+3296

12.5ns

12.5ns
3296 clk

DATA

DVAL

Fig.27 DVAL in the vertical binning

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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

380clk

620clk

3724clk 46.55μs

3964clk 49.55μs

1x2, 2x2

700clk

1020clk

4044clk 50.55μs

4364clk 54.55μs

EEN

LVAL

Fig.28 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.

Trigger

EEN

LVAL

Fig.29 LVAL-LOW period if Overlap is set to Readout

In the right after the exposure start line:
LVAL-LOW period varies “380clk ⇒ 620clk”

Maximum 56μs

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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

17.026Hz (1 frame period)

～

0.5Hz

(58.7326658ms)

(2.0 seconds)

7.2. Exposure setting

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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7.2.1 Mode

The AM-800CL and AB-800CLhave 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-800CL and AB-800CL 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 (58.7326ms), the frame rate should be set at a longer time than the exposure time.

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.

TA=2 High During the high level of trigger, the accumulation is activated

and at the low level, the read out is activated.

TA=3 Low During the low level of trigger, the accumulation is activated

and at the hight level, the read out is activated.

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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 Trigger Dump (Command: TD)

The trigger edge dump 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.

7.4. Auto shutter 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 on the continuous operation and trigger-dump ON.

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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 17.0263fps for AM-800CL and 8.5fps for AB-800CL.

Primary settings to use this mode

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 (Deafult is 8)
Exposure time auto max: ASCEA= 10μs ～ 1048575μs
Exposure time auto min: ASCEI= 10μs ～ 1048575μs

Minimum interval of the image

Readout mode

FULL

2/3 AOI

1/2 AOI

1/4 AOI

1/8 AOI

Minimum frame line

2072

1561

1303

916

724

Note: The AM-800CL and AB-800CL 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

58.732658ms(1frame time), the frame rate must be set at a longer time than the
exposure time.

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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 17.0263fps for AM-800CL and 8.5fps for AB-800CL.

Primary settings to use this mode

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-800CL and AB-800CL prioritize the frame rate over the exposure time. If the

exposure time is set at longer than 58.73ms (1 frame period), the frame rate must

be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time.

Minimum interval of the trigger pulse

Readout mode

FULL

2/3 AOI

1/2 AOI

1/4 AOI

1/8 AOI

Minimum frame lines

2077

1566

1308

921

729

7.6.1 If the overlap setting is “OFF”

6.56μs ± 0.5μs

Trigger

CCD exposure

EEN

XEEN

FVAL

Expsoure period

4.5L

～　5.5L

2l(Min.)

Fig.30 Non Overlap

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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7.6.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout”

Trigger

LVAL

CCD Exposure

EEN

XEEN

FVAL

2L(Min.)

t

Exposure period

4.5L

～ 5.5L

Binning Control

t

OFF, 2x1

53μs ± 0.5μs

1x2, 2x2

61μs ± 0.5μs

Fig.31 Readout

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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.

Primary settings to use this mode

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

Readout mode

FULL

2/3 AOI

1/2 AOI

1/4 AOI

1/8 AOI

Minimum frame lines

2077

1566

1308

921

729

7.7.1 If the overlap setting is “Non Overlap”

6.56µs ± 0.5µs

Trigger

CCD Exposure

EEN

XEEN

FVAL

4.5L

～ 5.5L

36.8μs ± 0.5

µs

2L(Min.)

Fig.32 Overlap = OFF

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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7.7.2 If the overlap setting is “Readout”

Trigger

CCD Exposure

Exposure period

FVAL

EEN

XEEN

2L(Min.)

4L

t2

t1

Fig.33 Readout

Binning Control

t1

t2

OFF, 2x1

53μs ± 0.5μs

83.2μs ± 0.5μs

1x2, 2x2

61μs ± 0.5μs

87.2μs ± 0.5μs

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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7.8. Edge-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 17.19ms. 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;

AM-800CL is “17.0263fps + Fast dump period + Exposure time”

AB-800CL is “8.5fps + Fast dump period + Exposure time”

Primary settings to use this mode

Acquisition control

Acquisition frame rate: AR= 1～42964

Exposure mode: EM=1 (Timed)

Auto mode: ASC=1 (Continuous)

Trigger dump: TD=1（Dump ON)

Note：The AM-800CL and AB-800CL gives priority to the frame rate over the exposure

time. If the exposure time is set at longer than 58.73ms (1 frame period), the frame

rate must be increased so that it is longer than the exposure time.

Minimum interval of the trigger pulse

Readout mode

FULL

2/3 AOI

1/2 AOI

1/4 AOI

1/8 AOI

Minimum frame line

2772

2261

2003

1616

1424

Trigger

CCD Exposure

EEN

XEEN

FVAL

DVAL

17.19ms

4.5L

～ 5.5L

Fig.34 Trigger dump mode timing

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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 10sec to 58.73ms. Then, the second exposure
will be taken. The accumulation is LVAL asynchronization. The first strobe is activated in
the first exposure duration and the scond strobe is taken during the first frame being
readout. In this way, two strobe lights take two video outputs.
The frame rate for full pixels readout is 8.5fps for both AM-800CL and AB-800CL.

Primary Settings

Exposure mode : Timed
PIV control : ON
Trigger mode: TM=1 (ON)

Exposure

External Trigger

EEN

FVAL

DVAL

td

te1 ift

te2

tframe1

tframe24LVAL

Fig.35 PIV mode

7.10. Operation and function matrix

Operation

mode

Exposure

control

Expsoure

auto

Binning

AOI

Auto Iris

output

Overlap

Note

Continuous

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

---

Timed (EPS)

○ × ○ ○ ×

○

Trigger

width(PWC)

---

× ○ ○ × ○

Trigger Dump

(RCT)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○

OFF

JAI_PIV

○ × ○ ○ ×

OFF

Exposure

Sequence

○ × ○ ○ ×

OFF

time name

description

time

td

Exposure beginning delay

5us

te1

First exposure time period

10us ～ 58.73ms

te2

Second exposure time

58.73ms max

itf

Inter framing time

7.9us

tframe1

First Frame read out

58.73ms max

tframe2

Second Frame read out

58.73ms max

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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-800CL can adjust the gain level from -3dB to +24dB using 0dB as the reference
(Factory default). In the AB-800CL, 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-800CL and AB-800CL has the resolution of x0.00012/step using both analog
gain(0.00359db/step) and digital gain. In the AB-800CL, blue and red channels can adjust
in x0.00012/step by using digital gain.

Refer to the following drawing.

34dB

24dB

17dB

10dB

0dB

-3dB

-7dB

672

0

-84

Gain

Gain
Setting
Value

Gain Control Range(AM-800CL)

Fig. 36 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-800CLand AB-800CL 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-800CL

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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Fig.37 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 58.733 ms to 10μs. The tracking speed can also be set.

Command

Value

Adjusting range

ASCEA, ASCEI

10μs to 58.733ms

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 edge-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. 38 Auto white balance

To adjust white balance, the AB-800CL has three methods: manual adjustment, one-push
auto white balance, and continuous auto white balance.

AWB: 0 OFF (Manual adjustment)
1 Once (One-push auto white balance)
2 Continuous (always tracking)

This function can be used with full resolution read out, as well as with AOI readout.
This does not work in trigger mode.

A B

C

D

To Camera Link I/F

Tap A

Tap B

TapC

tapD

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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8.6. Blemish compensation

The AM-800CL and AB-800CL 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-800CL, 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-800CL and AB-800CL uses compensation data
collected in the factory and can be turned ON or OFF. The default setting is OFF.

Fig. 39 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-800CL, 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.

1

256

CCD output

The required characteristics can be achieved by multiplying
LUT parameter and each of 256 points.

Fig.40 LUT concept drawing

B/W

Color

Blemish Compensation Principle

Defective Pixel

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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. 41 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.

Adjustable range

Less 30%

Fig. 42 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.

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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8.10. Bayer color interpolation (Command : BCIC) (Only for AB-800CL)

This function is available only for AB-800CL. The AB-800CL 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.43 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.

Gｒ

B3

Gb2

B4

B1

Gb1

B2

Gｒ1RGｒ2

Gb3B2Gb4

Gb1B1Gb2

R1GｒR2

R3

Gｒ2

R4

R1

Gｒ1

R2

Gb1BGb2

Fig.44 Color interpolation concept drawing

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.45 Test pattern

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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.

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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9. Configuring the camera

9.1 RS-232C control

All configuration of the AM-800CL and AB-800CL 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.

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

COMPLETE<CR><LF>

Transmit request command to camera:

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

The camera answers:

NN=Parameter<CR><LF>

Transmit the following to have the camera‟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-800CL / AB-800CL

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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 to 2472

AB-800：2Line step
AM-800：1Line step

2

Offset Y

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

SC=1: :1 to 2471

AB-800：2Line step
AM-800：1Line step

3

Binning Vertical

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

0=off

Only AM-800CL

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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

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 42964

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
1=Falling edge
2=High
3=Low

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=1,2

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-800CL / AB-800CL

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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-xxxCL)
0 to 672 (AB-XXXCL)

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-xxxCL)
84 to 672 (AB-XXXCL)

7

Gain Auto
Minimal gain
value

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

AGCGI?<CR><LF>

-84 to 588 (AM-xxxCL)
0 to 588 (AB-XXXCL)

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-800CL)
Pixel Gain for WB

2

BalanceRatio
Blue

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

PGB?<CR><LF>

-4533～17713
(Data+8192)/ 8192

-7～+10dB

(Only AB-800CL)
Pixel Gain for WB

3

Blance White
auto

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

0=OFF
1=Once (Run)
2=Continuous

Only AB-800CL

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-800CL

I – LUT control

1

LUT selector

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

0=off

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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-800CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap2

7

Pixel Gain Blue
Tap2

PGB2=[Param.]<CR><LF>

PGB2?<CR><LF>

-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192

(Only AB-800CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap2

AM-800CL / AB-800CL

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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-800CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap3

9

Pixel Gain Blue
Tap3

PGB3=[Param.]<CR><LF>

PGB3?<CR><LF>

-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB

(Only AB-800CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap3

10

Pixel Gain RED
Tap4

PGR4=[Param.]<CR><LF>

PGR4?<CR><LF>

-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB

(Only AB-800CL)
Pixel Gain for Tap4

11

Pixel Gain Blue
Tap4

PGB4=[Param.]<CR><LF>

PGB4?<CR><LF>

-891～1000
(Data+8192)/ 8192
±1dB

(Only AB-800CL)
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-800CL / AB-800CL

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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：
1=Black 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;

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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

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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 return
the latest used DATA
AREA.

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10. Camera control tool

The AM-800CL and AB-800CL 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

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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.

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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,
Factory Settings and the available User Areas.
The file is formatted as shown in the picture below:

EEPROM Current Area.

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

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10.2.3 Camera Control Window

10.2.3.1 Exposure Control

10.2.3.2 Gain Control

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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.

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11. External appearance and dimensions

(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

Outsi de 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

Fig. 46 Outside dimensions (C mount)

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DCIN/TRIG

DIGITAL I / O

POWER/ TRIG

DCIN/TRIG

DIGITAL I / O

POWER/ TRIG

(2.17)

F MountF MountF Mount

55

27.5
(1.08)

55

(2.17)

27.5

(1.08)

(1.77)

(1.77)

14

(0.55)

40

(1.57)

(1.57)

40

45

45

50

(1.97)

36

(1.42)

62

(2.44)

3

(0.12)

(1.77)

(1.57)

40

45

16

(0.630)12(0.472)

φ57

φ41

(φ1.61)

(φ2.24)

98

(1.77)

(depth0.18)

(depth0.18)

(depth0.18)

Outside size tolerance：±0.3mm

4-M3 Depth 4.5

4-M3 Depth 4.5

4-M3 Depth 4.5

Fig.47 Outside dimensions (F mount)

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12. Specifications

12.1 Spectral response

Fig. 41 Spectral response (AM-800CL)

Fig.42 Spectral response (AB-800CL)

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12.2 Specifications table

Specifications

AM-800CL

AB-800CL

Scanning system

Progressive scan, 4 taps

Synchronizing system

Internal

Image sensor

4/3 inch Monochrome interline CCD

4/3 inch Bayer color interline CCD

Sensing area

18.13 (h) x 13.60 (v) mm 22.66 mm diagonal

Cell size

5.5 (h) x 5.5 (v) m

Active pixels (for output)

3296 (h) x 2472 (v)

3296 (h) x 2472 (v) (TBD)

Pixel clock(sensor)

40 MHz

Horizontal (Camera Link)

21.50537 KHz (1H=46.5µs) (3720 clocks per line) (Pixel clock 80MHz)

Vertical

Total lines 2520 (Effective 2472)

Frame rate
（Full Resolution）

Continuous mode

17.0263 fps (58.7ms)

Continuous mode

Bayer output 17.0263fps

(58.7ms)

RGB output 8.5fps (117ms)

Image Format

Full resolution

3296(h) x 2472(v)

Bayer 3296(h) x 2472(v)

RGB 3296(h) x 2472(v)

Binning (h x v)

1 x 2 3296(h) x 1236(v)
2 x 1 1648(h) x 2472(v)
2 x 2 1648(h) x 1236(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)

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

0.2 Lux (Max. gain, Shutter

OFF,50% Green, w/IR cut filter)

S/N ratio

More than 57 dB (0dB gain, CCD output=300mV)

Digital
Video output
Camera Link

Pixel format

2 tap

Pixel clock

80 MHz

Pixel bit depth

8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit

BAYER 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit

RGB 8-bit

Iris video output

Analog, 0.7 V p-p with 0.3V H.sync

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 17.026Hz to 0.5Hz

Exposure
Control
(Trigger)

OFF

Timed

10μs to 58.73ms(Shutter OFF), 1μs step

Trigger width

10μs to 2 sec.

PIV Trigger- 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

Gain

Manual/Auto : -3dB to +24 dB

(1 Step 0.01 dB)

Fine gain (Digital gain)

(1step=0.00012 times)

Manual/Auto : 0dB to +24 dB

(1 Step 0.01 dB)

Fine gain (Digital gain)

(1step=0.00012 times)

White balance

-

OFF: Manual

ON: One push white balance

Range: 3200K to 9000K

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Black level

32 LSB at 10-bit output,

-256 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 or F mount

The rear protrusion on C mount lens must be less than 10mm.

The rear protrusion on F mount lens must be less than 12mm

Flange back

C mount : 17.526 mm, tolerance 0 to -0.05 mm
F mount : 46.5 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

-5C to +50C

Humidity

20 – 80% non-condensing

Storage temp/humidity

-25C to +60C/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

C-mount

55 x 55 x 69 mm (W x H x D)

F-mount

55 x 55 x 98 mm (W x H x D)

Weight

C-mount

280g

F-mount

340g,

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-800CL / AB-800CL 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

March 2011

Ver.1.0

New release

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User's Record

Camera type: AM-800CL / AB-800CL

Revision: ……………..

Serial No. ……………..

Firmware version. ……………..

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

User's Mode Settings.

User's Modifications.

Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
JAI A-S cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to products and
documentation without prior notification.

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