JAI BM-500 GE, BB-500GE, BB-500GE-S User Manual

BM-500 GE

BB-500 GE

BB-500GE-S

Digital Monochrome / Color

Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera

Document Version: 2.1

BMB-500GE_Ver.2.1_Dec2011

User's Manual

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

BB-500GE-S Supplement

BB-500GE-S is specially designed to use with the external strobe light. #7 and #8 pins on Hirose 12P connector are used for an optical output 1 in the standard version but in the BB-500GE-S, they are used for the open collector output to interface with the external strobe light.

The following drawing shows the typical connection with the strobe light.

Fig. 1

Except the mentioned subject, the BB-500GE-S is the same as the BB-500GE.

Hirose 12P connector

PIN# 7

PIN# 8

DC 5V

Strobe TTL Input

Typical connection

Pin no.

Signal

Remarks

GND

+12 V DC input

Opt IN 2 (-) / GND (*1)

GPIO IN / OUT

Opt IN 2 (+)/Iris Video out (*1)

Opt IN 1 ( - )

Opt IN 1 ( + )

Open Collector (-)

Open Collector (+)

Opt Out 2 ( - )

Opt Out 2 ( + )

+ 12 V DC input

GND

*1: Iris Video output function can be set by the internal DIP

switch (SW601).

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

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 BM-500GE and BB-500GE 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.

BM-500GE

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.

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BB-500GE

Supplement

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BM-500GE / BB-500GE

Table of Contents

JAI GigE® Vision Camera operation manuals ............................................................ 7

Introduction ................................................................................................. 7

Before using GigE Vision cameras......................................................................... 7

Software installation ....................................................................................... 7

Camera operation .......................................................................................... 8

1. General ........................................................................................... 8

2. Camera nomenclature .......................................................................... 8

3. Main Features.................................................................................... 9

4. Locations and Functions ...................................................................... 10

4.1 Locations and functions ....................................................................... 10

4.2. Rear panel indicator. ............................................................................ 11

5. Pin Assignment ................................................................................. 11

5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video) ............................................ 11

5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet .............................................. 11

5.3. D-sub 9 pin connector for GPIO (Auxiliary) .................................................. 12

5.4. Internal DIP switch .............................................................................. 12

6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs) .................................................................... 13

6.1 Overview ........................................................................................ 13

6.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch) ........................................................................ 14

6.1.2 12-bit Counter .................................................................................... 14

6.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 1) ....................................................................... 14

6.2 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs ................................................................ 15

6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer .............................. 16

6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer ............................ 16

6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications ............................................................... 17

6.3. Inputs and outputs table ...................................................................... 17

6.4. Configuring the GPIO module .................................................................. 18

6.4.1 Input/Output Signal Selector .................................................................... 18

6.5. GPIO programming examples .................................................................. 18

6.5.1 Pulse generator setting screen .................................................................. 18

6.5.2 GPIO Plus PWC shutter ............................................................................ 20

6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator ....................................................................... 21

7. Image output........................................................................................ 22

7.1. CCD Sensor Layout ............................................................................... 22

7.2. Vertical Binning (BM-500GE only). ............................................................ 22

7.3. Partial Scanning ( Fixed rate and variable) .................................................. 23

7.4. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP) ....................................................... 23

7.4.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) ........................................................... 23

7.4.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BM-500GE (monochrome) ................... 24

7.4.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit) ..................................................................... 24

7.4.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit) ................................................................. 24

7.4.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit ) ..................................................... 24

7.4.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 ( 12 bit ) ................................................................ 24

7.4.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED ( 12 bit ) ..................................................... 24

7.4.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BB-500GE (Bayer mosaic color) ............ 24

7.4.3.1 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG8 “ BayreRG8 “ ........................................................... 25

7.4.3.2 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG10 “Bayer RG10”......................................................... 25

7.4.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG12 “ Bayer RG12” ........................................................ 25

7.4.3.4 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB8 “Bayer GB8” ........................................................... 25

7.4.3.5 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB10 “ Bayer GB10” ........................................................ 25

7.4.3.6 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB12 “ Bayer GB12” ........................................................ 25

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

7.5. BB-500GE. Bayer mosaic filter ................................................................. 26

7.6. Image timing ..................................................................................... 27

7.6.1 Horizontal timing .................................................................................. 27

7.6.2 Vertical timing ..................................................................................... 27

7.6.3 Partial Scanning .................................................................................... 28

7.6.4 Vertical binning .................................................................................... 29

7.7. Auto-Iris Lens video output (12-pin Hirose connector) ..................................... 30

8. Network configuration ............................................................................... 31

8.1. GigE Vision Standard Interface ................................................................ 31

8.2. Equipment to configure the network system ................................................ 31

8.2.1 PC .................................................................................................... 31

8.2.2 Cables ................................................................................................ 31

8.2.3 Network card (NIC) ................................................................................ 31

8.2.4 Hub ................................................................................................... 32

8.3. Recommended Network Configurations ...................................................... 32

8.3.1 Guideline for network settings ................................................................. 32

8.3.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth) .......................................................... 33

8.3.3 Note for setting packet size ...................................................................... 33

8.3.4 Calculation of Data Transfer Rate .............................................................. 33

8.3.5 Simplified calculation (Approximate value) ................................................... 34

8.3.6 Note for 100BASE-TX connection ................................................................ 34

8.4. GigE camera connecting examples ............................................................ 35

8.4.1 Using a switching hub for 1 port................................................................. 35

8.4.2 Connecting a camera to each port of a multi-port NIC ...................................... 35

8.4.3 The data transfer for multiple cameras ........................................................ 36

8.4.3.1 If delayed readout is not used in continuous mode ..................................... 36

8.4.3.2 If delayed readout is not used in trigger mode .......................................... 36

8.4.3.3 If delayed readout is used .................................................................. 37

9. Basic Functions ......................................................................................... 38

9.1. Electronic Shutter ............................................................................... 38

9.2. Pre-process functions ........................................................................... 39

9.2.1 Bayer White Balance ( Register 0xA0D0) ....................................................... 39

9.2.2 R/L channel balance ( Register 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC ) ........................................... 40

9.2.3 Automatic Gain Control ........................................................................... 40

9.2.4 Programmable Look UP table (LUT) ............................................................ 40

10. Operation Modes ..................................................................................... 42

10.1. The functions related to GenICam SFNC 1.3 ............................................... 42

10.2. Operation mode ................................................................................ 45

10.2.1 Continuous operation ........................................................................... 45

10.2.2 Pre-select Trigger Mode ......................................................................... 46

10.2.3 Pulse Width Trigger Mode ....................................................................... 48

10.2.4 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / a-sync. accumulation ............................................. 49

10.2.5 Sequential Trigger Mode (PS) ................................................................... 50

10.2.6 Delayed Readout Mode (PS, PW) ............................................................... 52

10.2.7 Optical Black transfer Mode .................................................................... 53

10.2.8 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest) .................................................... 54

10.3. Operation Mode and Functions matrix ...................................................... 54

11. JAI control tool ...................................................................................... 55

11.1. About GenICamTMSFNC1.3 ..................................................................... 55

11.2. JAI SDK Ver.1.3 ................................................................................. 55

11.3. Examples of camera operation ............................................................... 56

11.3.1 Generic cautions for operation ................................................................. 56

11.3.2 Connection of camera(s) ........................................................................ 56

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

11.3.3 Camera setting level ............................................................................. 56

11.4. Input and Output settings ..................................................................... 56

11.4.1 Interfacing with external devices .............................................................. 56

11.4.2 Setting of input and output ..................................................................... 57

11.4.2.1 How to assign the signal to Line .......................................................... 57

11.4.2.2 Selecting of Trigger Source ................................................................ 58

11.4.3 Setting the image size ........................................................................... 58

11.4.4 Acquisition of the image ........................................................................ 58

11.4.5 How to look at XML file .......................................................................... 59

11.4.6 Feature Tree Information ....................................................................... 59

11.4.7 Feature Properties (Guru) 画面 ............................................................... 60

12. External Appearance and Dimensions ............................................................ 64

13. Specifications ........................................................................................ 65

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

13.2. Specification table ............................................................................. 66

Appendix .................................................................................................... 68

1. Precautions ......................................................................................... 68

2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ................................................................... 68

3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ................................................. 68

4. Caution when mounting the camera ............................................................ 69

5. Exportation .......................................................................................... 69

6. References .......................................................................................... 69

Change history ............................................................................................. 70

User's Record ............................................................................................... 71

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

JAI GigE® Vision Camera operation manuals

To understand and operate this JAI GigE® Vision camera properly, JAI provides the following manuals.

User’s manual (this booklet) Describes functions and operation of the hardware JAI SDK & Control Tool User Guide Describes functions and operation of the Control Tool JAI SDK Getting Started Guide Describes the network interface

User’s manual is available at www.jai.com

JAI SDK & Control Tool User Guide and JAI SDK Getting Started Guide are provided with the JAI SDK which is available at www.jai.com.

Introduction

GigE Vision is a standard interface which uses Gigabit Ethernet for machine vision applications. It was developed primarily by AIA (Automated Imaging Association) members. GigE Vision is capable of transmitting large amounts of uncompressed image data through an inexpensive general purpose LAN cable over long distances.

GigE Vision also supports the GenICamTM standard which is maintained by the EMVA (European Machine Vision Association). The purpose of the GenICam standard is to provide a common program interface for various machine vision cameras. By using GenICam, cameras from different manufactures can seamlessly connect in one platform.

For details about the GigE Vision standard, please visit the AIA web site,

www.machinevisiononline.org and for GenICam, the EMVA web site, www.genicam.org.

JAI GigE Vision cameras comply with both the GigE Vision standard and the GenICam standard.

Before using GigE Vision cameras

All software products described in this manual pertain to the proper use of JAI GigE Vision cameras. Product names mentioned in this manual are used only for the explanation of operation. Registered trademarks or trademarks belong to their manufacturers. To use the JAI SDK, it is necessary to accept the “Software license agreement” first.

This manual describes necessary equipment and the details of camera functions.

Software installation

The JAI GigE Vision SDK & Control Tool can be downloaded from the JAI web site at

www.jai.com. The JAI SDK is available for Windows XP and Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit.

For the details of software installation, please refer to the “Getting Started Guide” supplied

on the JAI SDK download page.

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

Camera operation

1. General

This manual covers the digital monochrome progressive scan camera BM-500GE and color progressive scan camera BB-500GE

Part of the C3 Basic family, the BM-500GE/BB-500GE is a GigE Vision compliant camera. Both the monochrome version BM-500GE and the color version BB-500GE provide a frame rate of 15 frames/second at full resolution. Using vertical binning (BM-500GE only), or partial scan provides higher frame rates. The 2/3" CCD with square pixels offers a superb image quality. The high-speed shutter function and asynchronous random trigger mode allows the camera to capture high quality images of fast moving objects.

The color version BB-500GE, based on CCD sensor with primary RGB Bayer mosaic filter, outputs raw Bayer images. Host-based color interpolation is required to display or save color images. The camera features a built-in white balance, eliminating the need for performing this function in the host-PC.

The BM-500GE/BB-500GE also complies with the GenICam standards, as it has an internal XML file that is used to describe the functions/features of the camera. For further information on GenICam please go to www.emva.org

As an application programming interface, JAI provides an SDK (Software Development Kit). This SDK includes GigE Vision Filter Driver, JAI Control tool, software documentation and code examples. The JAI SDK can be downloaded from www.jai.com.

The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from www.jai.com

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

2. Camera nomenclature

The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and C-mount protection cap.

The camera is available in the following versions:

BM-500GE

Where B stands for "Basic" family, M stands for "Monochrome", 500 represents the resolution "5.0 million pixel" and GE stands for "GigE Vision" interface.

BB-500GE

Where B stands for "Basic" family, B stands for "Bayer mosaic color", 500 represents the resolution "5.0 million pixel" and GE stands for "GigE Vision" interface.

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

3. Main Features

 Member of C3 Basic camera series  2456 (h) x 2058 (v) 3.45 µm square pixels  2/3 ” progressive scan – Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions  15 frames/second with full resolution in continuous operation  15 frames/second with external trigger and full resolution  Increased frame rate with vertical binning (BM-500GE only) , and partial scan  Exposure time from 64μs to 2 sec. using Pulse Width trigger mode  Programmable exposure from 64μs to 66 ms in Full Frame scan  GPIO in combination with Pulse width trigger for more precise exposure time  Sequencer trigger mode for on-the –fly change of gain, exposure and ROI  Edge Pre-select and Pulse width trigger mode  One-push or preset Bayer white balance for BB-500GE  Look Up Table (LUT) for gamma and knee settings  LVAL-synchronous/-asynchronous operation (auto-detect)  Auto iris lens video output allows a wider range of light (Can be Selected by DIP

switch)

 GigE Vision Interface with 12, 10 or 8-bit output  Programmable GPIO with opto-isolated inputs and outputs  Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista ( 32 bit(x86) and 64

bit ( x64) ( JAI SDK Ver. 1.2.1 and after )

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

4. Locations and Functions

4.1 Locations and functions

 Lens mount C-mount (Note *1)

 CCD sensor 2/3 inch CCD sensor  12-pin connector DC +12V power and GPIO interface  D-sub 9 pin connector Auxiliary GPIO interface (LVDS IN and TTL IN/OUT)  RJ-45 GigE Vision I/F. Accepts connector w thumbscrews.  LED GigE Network condition: LINK

 LED GigE Network condition: ACT  Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Vertical type (above and below RJ-45).  Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Horizontal type (left and right of RJ-45) (Note *2)  Mounting holes M3 depth 5 mm for tripod mount plate (Note *3)

*1) Note: Rear protrusion on C-mount lens must be less than 10.0mm. *2) Note: When an RJ-45 cable with thumbscrews is connected to the camera, please do

not excessively tighten screws by using a screw driver. The RJ-45 receptacle on the camera might be damaged. For security, the strength to tighten screws is less than 0.291 Newton meter (Nm). Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.

*3) Note: The tripod adapter plate MP-41 can be used with BM/BB-500GE

Fig. 1. Locations

LINK ACT.

DCIN/TRIG

GPIO

POWER/TRIG

GigE

①

②

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑦

⑧ ⑨

⑩

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

4.2. Rear panel indicator.

The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: Power Trig LED

 Amber: Power connected - initiating  Steady green: Camera is operating in Continuous mode  Flashing green: The camera is receiving external trigger

LINK LED

 Steady green: 1000 Base-T has been connected  Flashing green: 100 Base-TX has been connected

ACT LED  Flashing amber: Network active in communication

Fig.2. Rear Panel

Note: When flashing green, video is not streamed through Ethernet.

5. Pin Assignment

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

Type: HR10A-10R-12PB (Hirose) male. (Seen from the rear of camera)

Fig. 3. 12-pin connector.

5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet

Type: RJ-45 : HFJ11-1G02E-L21RL or equivalent

The digital output signals follow the Gigabit Ethernet interface using RJ-45 conforming connector. The following is pin assignment for Gigabit Ethernet connector.

Fig. 4. Gigabit Ethernet

connector

Pin no.

Signal

Remarks

GND

+12 V DC input

Opt IN 2 (-) / GND (*1)

GPIO IN / OUT

Opt IN 2 (+)/Iris Video out (*1)

Opt IN 1 ( - )

Opt IN 1 ( + )

Opt Out 1 ( - )

Opt Out 1 ( + )

Opt Out 2 ( - )

Opt Out 2 ( + )

+ 12 V DC input

GND

*1: Iris Video output function can be set by the internal DIP

switch (SW601).

Pin No

In/Out

Name

In/Out

MX1+ (DA+)

In/Out

MX1- (DA-)

In/Out

MX2+ (DB+)

In/Out

MX3+ (DC+)

In/Out

MX3- (DC-)

In/Out

MX2- (DB-)

In/Out

MX4+ (DD+)

In/Out

MX4- (DD-)

123

45678

LINK ACT.

DCIN/TRIG

GPIO

POWER/ TRIG

GigE

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

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

Type: DD-09SSG

Fig. 5 D-sub 9 pin connector

5.4. Internal DIP switch

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

Fig.6 DIP swithces

I/O

Name

Note

1 I LVDS In1-

2 I LVDS In1+

3 I TTL IN 1

75ohm Terminator *1

4 O TTL Out 1

5 GND 6 NC

7 NC

8 O TTL Out 2

9 GND

SW601 For selection of OPT IN and

Iris Video OUT

Factory default is UP position(OPT IN). To select an Iris video, these two switches should be set at DOWN.

SW600 For selection of TTL IN 1 75

ohm ON or OFF

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

Left side, as seen from the lens side

Right side, as seen from the lens side

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs)

6.1 Overview

All input and output signals pass through the GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output) module. The GPIO module consists of a Look-Up Table (LUT – Cross-Point Switch), 2 Pulse Generators and a 12-bit counter. In the LUT, the relationship between inputs, counters and outputs is governed by internal register set-up.

Fig.7 GPIO interface

In the BM-500GE and BB-500GE, the relation for the external interface is fixed as below.

Line

Signal

Connector

Line 1

TTL Out 1

D Sub 9P pin #4

Line 2

TTL Out 2

D Sub 9P pin #8

Line 3

Optical Out 1

Hirose 12P pin # 7/8

Line 4

Optical Out 2

Hirose 12P pin # 9/10

Line 5

Optical In 1

Hirose 12P pin # 5/6

Line 6

Optical In 2

Hirose 12P pin # 3/4

Line 7

TTL In

D Sub 9P pin #3

Line 8

LVDS In

D Sub 9P pin #1/2

LUT

( Cross Point Switch )

Pulse Generator 1

(19 bit Counter )

Pulse Generator 0

(19 bit Counter )

12 bit

Counter

Camera TRIGGER 0 Camera TRIGGER 1 GPIO Port 1(TTL OUT 1)

GPIO Port 2(TTL OUT 2) GPIO Port 3(OPT OUT 1) GPIO Port 4(OPT OUT 2)

Time Stamp Reset Sequence Reset

LVAL IN DVAL IN FVAL IN

EEN IN

GPIO Port In1(OPT IN 1)

GPIO Port IN2(OPT IN 2)

GPIO Port IN3(TTL IN )

GPIO Port IN4(LVDS IN)

Soft Trigger 0 Soft Trigger 1 Soft Trigger 2 Soft Trigger 3

INOUT

Pulse Generator 0 Pulse Generator 1

Digital I/O(GPIO) setting

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 12 13 14 15

16 17

Digital I/O(GPIO) setting

0 1 4 5 6 7

16 17

12 13

Setting for

Line Source

Setting for

Line Selector

Pixel Clock

Counter Clock Source

Counter Divide by value

1/2 to 1/4096

Bypass0

1 - 4095

Pulse Generator Setting 0

Start Point Counter 0 ( 1)

Length counter 0

Start Point Counter 0 (2) for repeat End point counter 0

Counter 0 clear

Pulse Generator Setting 1

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

Start Point

End Point

Length

Start Point

End Point

Length

6.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch)

The LUT works as a cross-point switch which allows connecting inputs and outputs freely. The signals LVAL_IN, DVAL_IN, FVAL_IN and EEN_IN all originate from the camera timing circuit. On this diagram, Trigger 0 is used for exposure and Trigger 1 is used for Delayed Readout. The Time Stamp Reset signal can reset the time stamp specified in GigE Vision Format. This signal can be used when time stamps from several cameras connected are coincident with each other.

6.1.2 12-bit Counter

The camera pixel clock can be used as a source. The counter has a “Divide by N”, where N has the range 1 through 4096, allowing a wide range of clock frequencies to be programmed. Setting Value 0 is bypass, setting value 1 is 1/2 dividing and setting value 4095 is 1/4096 dividing. The pixel clock for BM-500GE/BB-500GE is 60 MHz.

6.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 1)

Each pulse generator consists of a 19-bit counter. The behavior of these signals is defined by their pulse width, start point and end point. The pulse generator signals can be set in either triggered or periodic mode. In triggered mode, the pulse is triggered by the rising edge/falling edge/high level or low level of the input signal. In periodic mode, the trigger continuously generates a signal that is based on the configured pulse width, starting point and end point. Each pulse generator operates at the frequency created in the 12-bit counter. As the pixel clock (60 MHz) is used as the main frequency , the frequency of pulse generator is 60MHz to

14.648 KHz.

Fig.8 Pulse generated

The following drawing is an example of settings. FVAL is used for the input of a pulse generator 0 and the clock after the rising edge of FVAL counts 100 clocks for the high period of the pulse and 102 clocks for the pulse length. As 2400 is for Clock Pre-scaler, the output of 12 bit counter is 25 KHz, which is 40µs.

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

The pulse generator o creates 4 ms pulse.

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

6.2 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs

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

Fig.9. Photo coupler

Pulse Generator 0 IN

(FVAL )

0 1 2 3

99 100 101 102 103

2 1

Start Point = 0 End Point = 100

Length = 102

Clock IN Clock Source=Pixel Clock ( 60MHz) Clock Pre-scaler = 2400 ⇒　25KHz

1/25KHz = 40µs

Pulse Generator Clear = 4: Rising Edge

Pulse Generator 0 OUT

(GPIO Port 1 )

Repeat counter: 0 to 255 =0: Continuously repeated

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer

Fig.10 External Input Circuit、OPT IN 1 and 2

6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer

Fig.11. External Output Circuit, OPT OUT 1 and 2

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications

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

Fig.12. Optical Interface Performance

6.3. Inputs and outputs table

Output Ports

Camera Trigger 0

Camera Trigger 1

GPIO Port 3 (OPT OUT1)

GPIO Port 4 (OPT OUT2)

GPIO Port 1 (TTL OUT1)

GPIO Port 2 (TTL OUT2)

Time Stamp Reset

Sequence Reset

Pulse Generator 0

Pulse Generator 1

Input Ports

LVAL IN

× × × × ○ ○ × × ○

○

DVAL IN

× × × × ○ ○ × × ○

○

FVAL IN

× × × × ○ ○ × × ○

○

EEN IN

× × ○ ○ ○ ○ × × ○

○

GPIO Port In 1 (OPT IN 1)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

GPIO Port In 2 (OPT IN 2)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

GPIO Port In 3 (TTL IN)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

GPIO Port In 4 (LVDS IN)

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

Soft Trigger 0

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

Soft Trigger 1

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

Soft Trigger 2

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

Soft Trigger 3

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

○

Pulse Generator 0

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ×

○

Pulse Generator 1

○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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

User Power（VCC）

3.3V

12V

24V

Time Delay Rise TDR (us)

0.54

0.62

0.68

Rise Time RT (us)

1.2

2.0

3.0

Time Delay Fall TDF (us)

1.5

2.4

2.1

Fall Time FT (us)

3.6

3.4

4.5

6.8

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

6.4. Configuring the GPIO module

6.4.1 Input/Output Signal Selector

The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting.

Line Selector

Line Source

6.5. GPIO programming examples

6.5.1 Pulse generator setting screen

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

6.5.2 GPIO Plus PWC shutter

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

Pixel clock is 60MHz. 600 clocks (700-100) equal 10µs.

Feature

Value

c)Acquisition and Trigger controls

Trigger selector

Trigger Mode

JAI Acquisition and Trigger Control

JAI Exposure Mode

Pulse width control

Pulse Generators

Pulse Generator selector

Pulse Generator 0 Selector

Line 5 =OPT IN 1 Clock Choice

1 = Pixel Clock (30MHz)

Counter Dividing Value

0 = Pass through

Length Counter 0

1000 Clocks

Start point Counter 0

100 Clocks

Repeat Count 0

End point Counter 0

700 Clocks

Counter Clear 0

Rising Edge

Trigger source

pulse generator 0

Fig.13. Pulse Generator Timing Example 1

LUT

( Cross Point Switch )

Pulse Generator 1

(19 bit Counter )

Pulse Generator 0

(19 bit Counter )

12 bit

Counter

Camera TRIGGER 0

Camera TRIGGER 1 GPIO Port 1(TTL OUT 1) GPIO Port 2(TTL OUT 2) GPIO Port 3(OPT OUT 1) GPIO Port 4(OPT OUT 2)

Time Stamp Reset Sequence Reset

LVAL IN DVAL IN FVAL IN

EEN IN

GPIO Port In1(OPT IN 1)

GPIO Port IN2(OPT IN 2)

GPIO Port IN3(TTL IN )

GPIO Port IN4(LVDS IN)

Soft Trigger 0 Soft Trigger 1 Soft Trigger 2 Soft Trigger 3

INOUT

Pulse Generator 0

Pulse Generator 1

Pulse Generator 0

Pulse Generator 1

Digital I/O(GPIO) setting

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

7 12 13 14 15

16 17

Digital I/O(GPIO) setting

0 1 4 5 6 7

16 17

12 13

Setting for

Line Source

Setting for

Line Selector

Pixel Clock

Counter Clock Source

Counter Divide by value

1/2 to 1/4096

Bypass0

1 - 4095

Pulse Generator Setting 0

Start Point Counter 0

Length counter 0

Repeat　Counter 0

End point counter 0 Counter 0 clear

Pulse Generator Setting 1

①

②

③

⇒ 1000 clk ⇒

⇒

⇒ ⇒

100 clk

700 clk

4 Rising edge

OPT IN

PULSE Generator 0

OUT

100

700

1000

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