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

BM-500 GE

BB-500 GE

Digital Monochrome / Color

Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera

Document Version: 1.3

BMB-500GE_Ver.1.3_May2010

User's Manual

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

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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 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.

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

Substances is 15 years.

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方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。

BB-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.

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

Substances is 15 years.

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嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕

功象嶄鯖繁酎慌才忽佚連恢匍何〆窮徨佚連恢瞳麟半陣崙砿尖一隈〇云恢瞳ゞ嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕〃泌和

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方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。

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Table of Contents

1. General .............................................................................................. 4

2. Camera nomenclature ............................................................................. 4

3. Main Features ....................................................................................... 5

4. Locations and Functions ........................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch) ................................................................................9

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

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

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

6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer ................................... 10

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

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

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

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

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

6.4.2 12bit counter ........................................................................................... 13

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

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

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

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

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

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

7.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BM-500GE (monochrome) ........................... 18

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

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

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

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

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

7.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BB-500GE (Bayer mosaic color) ................... 19

7.3.1 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG8 “ BayreRG8 “ .................................................................... 19

7.3.2 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG10 “Bayer RG10” .................................................................. 19

7.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG12 “ Bayer RG12” ................................................................. 20

7.3.4 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB8 “Bayer GB8” ..................................................................... 20

7.3.5 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB10 “ Bayer GB10”.................................................................. 20

7.3.6 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB12 “ Bayer GB12”.................................................................. 20

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

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

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

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

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

8.2.3 Disable Firewalls ........................................................................................ 22

8.2.4 Enabling Jumbo Frame ................................................................................ 23

8.2.5 Setting Receive Descriptors ........................................................................... 25

8.2.6 Interrupt Moderation rate ............................................................................. 25

8.2.7 Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay ........................................................ 26

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

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

8.2.10 Note for 100BASE-TX connection .............................................................. 28

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8.3 Basic functions .............................................................................................. 28

8.3.1 Vertical Binning (BM-500GE only). ................................................................... 28

8.3.2 BB-500GE. Bayer mosaic filter ...................................................................... 29

8.3.3 Partial Scanning ( Fixed rate and variable) ....................................................... 29

8.3.4 Decimation Readout (Draft )mode (BB-500GE only) ............................................. 29

8.3.5 Electronic Shutter ..................................................................................... 30

8.3.6 Auto-Iris Lens video output (12-pin Hirose connector) ......................................... 31

8.3.7 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / a-sync. accumulation .................................................. 32

8.3.8 Rear panel indicator. ................................................................................. 32

8.4 Pre-process functions ...................................................................................... 32

8.4.1 Bayer White Balance ( Register 0xA0D0) ........................................................... 33

8.4.2 R/L channel balance ( Register 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC )................................................ 33

8.4.3 Automatic Gain Control ............................................................................... 33

8.4.4 Programmable Look UP table (LUT) ................................................................. 33

8.4.5 Blemish Compensation circuit ........................................................................ 35

8.5 Sensor Layout and timing ................................................................................. 36

8.5.1 CCD Sensor Layout ...................................................................................... 36

8.5.2 Horizontal timing ....................................................................................... 37

8.5.3 Vertical timing .......................................................................................... 37

8.5.4 Partial Scanning ......................................................................................... 38

8.5.5 Vertical binning ......................................................................................... 39

8.6 Operation Modes ............................................................................................ 40

8.6.1 Continuous operation .................................................................................. 40

8.6.2 Pre-select Trigger Mode ............................................................................... 41

8.6.3 Pulse Width Trigger Mode ............................................................................. 42

8.6.4 Sequential Trigger Mode (PS) ......................................................................... 44

8.6.5 8.5.5 Delayed Readout Mode (PS, PW) ............................................................ 45

8.6.6 Optical Black transfer Mode .......................................................................... 46

8.6.7 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest).......................................................... 47

8.7 Operation Mode and Functions matrix .................................................................. 47

9. External Appearance and Dimensions .......................................................... 48

10. Specifications ...................................................................................... 49

10.1 Spectral response .......................................................................................... 49

10.2 Specification table ......................................................................................... 50

Register Map ................................................................................................ 52

Appendix .................................................................................................... 61

1. Precautions ...................................................................................................... 61

2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ............................................................................... 61

3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ............................................................ 61

4. Caution when mounting the camera ........................................................................ 62

5. Exportation ...................................................................................................... 62

6. References ...................................................................................................... 62

Change history ............................................................................................. 63

User's Record ............................................................................................... 65

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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), draft mode (BB500GE 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.

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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) , draft mode (BB-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  Blemish Compensation circuit built in  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 )

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4. 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

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5. Pin Assignment

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

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

Fig. 2. 12-pin connector.

5.2 Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet

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

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

Fig. 3. Gigabit Ethernet

connector

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

Type: DD-09SSG

Fig. 4 D-sub 9 pin connector

Pin no.

Signal

Remarks

1

GND

2

+12 V DC input

3

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

GPIO IN / OUT

4

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

5

Opt IN 1 ( - )

6

Opt IN 1 ( + )

7

Opt Out 1 ( - )

8

Opt Out 1 ( + )

9

Opt Out 2 ( - )

10

Opt Out 2 ( + )

11

+ 12 V DC input

12

GND

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

switch (SW601).

Pin No

In/Out

Name

1

In/Out

MX1+ (DA+)

2

In/Out

MX1- (DA-)

3

In/Out

MX2+ (DB+)

4

In/Out

MX3+ (DC+)

5

In/Out

MX3- (DC-)

6

In/Out

MX2- (DB-)

7

In/Out

MX4+ (DD+)

8

In/Out

MX4- (DD-)

No

I/O

Name

Note

1 I LVDS In1-

2 I LVDS In1+

3 I TTL IN 1

75ohm Terminator *1

4 O TTL Out 1

5 GND

6 NC

7 NC

8 O TTL Out 2

9 GND

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

1

2

123

45678

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5.4 Internal DIP switch

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

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

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6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs)

6.1 Overview

All input and output signals pass through the GPIO (General Purpose Input and Output) module. The GPIO module consists of a Look-Up Table (LUT – Cross-Point Switch), 4 Pulse Generators and a 12-bit counter. In the LUT, the relationship between inputs, counters and outputs is governed by internal register set-up.

On the above block diagram, Trigger 0 is used for Exposure and Trigger 1 is used for Delayed Readout. The Time Stamp Reset can reset the time stamp complied with GigE Vision standard. This is used for having the same time stamp in case of using multiple cameras.

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

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. Outputs from LUT described in the blue line block shows GPIO settings for LINE SELECTOR on JAI Camera Control tool and inputs for LUT on the left side shows GPIO settings for LINE SOURCE on JAI Camera Control tool right.

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

1

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

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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.

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.4. Photo coupler

6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer

Fig.5 External Input Circuit、OPT IN 1 and 2

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6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer

Fig.6. External Output Circuit, OPT OUT 1 and 2

6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications

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

Fig.7. Optical Interface Performance

User Power（VCC）

3.3V

5V

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

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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.

6.4. Configuring the GPIO module (register settings)

6.4.1 Input/Output Signal Selector

Address

Internal Name

GenIcam Name

Access

Size

Value (Range)

0xB060

Line Selector CAMERA TRIGGER 0

Camera

Trigger

0

R/W

4

GPIO Selector:

Line Source:(SDK)

127:OFF 0:CAMERA LVAL 1:CAMERA DVAL 2:CAMERA FVAL 3:CAMERA EEN 4:GPIOPortIn1(OPT 1 IN) 5:GPIOPortIn2(OPT 2 IN) 6:GPIOPort3(TTL IN) 7:GPIOPortIN3(LVDS IN) 12:SOFT TRIG 0 13:SOFT TRIG 1 14:SOFT TRIG 2 15:SOFT TRIG 3 16:Pulse Generator 0 17: Pulse Generator 1

0x7F:No Connect

Add 0x80, “LOW” active

0xB064

Selector CAMERA Trigger 1 ( For Delayed Trigger )

Camera Trigger

1

R/W

4

0xB070

Selector GPIO PORT 1

GPIO_Port1

R/W

4

0xB074

Selector GPIO PORT 2

GPIO_Port2

R/W

4

0xB090

Pulse Generator 0 Selector

PulseGenerator

0

R/W

4

0xB094

Pulse Generator 1 Selector

PulseGenerator 1

R/W

4

0xB0A0

Selector Time Stamp Reset

TimeStamp

Reset

R/W

4

0xB0A4

Selector Sequence Table Reset

Sequence Table

reset

R/W

4

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The following shows JAI SDK Camera Control Tool for setting.

Line Selector

Line Source

Line Polarity

6.4.2 12bit counter

Address

Internal Name

GenIcam Name

Access

Size

Value (Range)

0xB004

Counter Dividing Value

ClockPreScaler

R/W

4

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

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Start Point

End Point

Length

Start Point

End Point

Length

6.4.3 Pulse generators (19 bit x 2)

There are 2 pulse generators (designated 0 through 1) that can be used to create various timing scenarios by programming start point, endpoint, length and repeats.

The following drawing is an example of settings. FVAL is used for the input of 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. The pulse generator o creates 4 ms pulse.

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

Pulse Generator 0 IN

(FVAL )

0 1 2 3

1

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

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Address

Internal Name

GenIcam name

Access

Size

Value (range)

0xB008

Length Counter 0

Pulse Generator

Length

R/W

4

0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB00C

Start point Counter 0(1)

PulseGenerator

StartPoint

R/W

4

0x00000 to 0xFFFFF

0xB010

Start point Counter 0(2)

PulseGenerator

RepeatCOunt

R/W

4

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

0xB014

End point Counter 0

PulseGenerator

EndPoint

R/W

4

0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB018

Counter Clear 0

PulseGenerator

Clear

R/W

4

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

0xB01C

Length Counter 1

Pulse Generator

Length

R/W

4

0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB020

Start point Counter 1(1)

PulseGenerator

StartPoint

R/W

4

0x00000 to 0xFFFFF

0xB024

Start point Counter 1(2)

PulseGenerator

RepeatCount

R/W

4

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

0xB028

End point Counter 1

PulseGenerator

EndPoint

R/W

4

0x00001 to 0xFFFFF

0xB02C

Counter 1 Clear

PulseGenerator

Clear

R/W

4

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

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6.5. GPIO programming examples

6.5.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter

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

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

Address

Register

Value

0xA040

Trigger Mode

2 = PWC (Pulse Width Control)



0xB090

Pulse Generator 0 Selector

4 =OPT IN 1



0xB000

Clock Choice

1 = Pixel Clock ( 60MHz )

0xB004

Counter Dividing Value

0 = Pass through

0xB008

Length Counter 0

1000 Clocks

0xB00C

Start point Counter 0(1)

100 Clocks

0xB010

Start point Counter 0(2)

1

0xB014

End point Counter 0

700 Clocks

0xB018

Counter Clear 0

4 = Rising Edge Clear



0xB060

CAMERA TRIGGER Selector

16 = pulse generator 0



0xB090

Pulse Generator 0 Selector

4 =OPT IN 1

Fig.8. 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

1

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

1

700 clk

4 Rising edge

OPT IN

PULSE Generator 0

OUT

100

700

1000

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6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator

Example: Create a trigger signal and trigger the camera

Fig.9. Pulse Generator 0 timing Example 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

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

1

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

⇒ 1000 clk ⇒

⇒

⇒ ⇒

100 clk

0

500 clk

0 Free run

Address

Register

Value

0xA040

Trigger Mode

1 = EPS



0xB000

Clock Choice

1 = Pixel Clock

0xB004

Counter Dividing Value

2079 = 1/2080 dev(Line Rate)

0xB008

Length Counter 0

1000 Clocks

0xB00C

Start point Counter 0 (1)

100 Clocks

0xB010

Start point Counter 0 (2)

0 = Infinite

0xB014

End point Counter 0

500 Clocks

0xB018

Counter Clear 0

0 = Free Run



0xB060

CAMERA TRIGGER Selector

16 = pulse generator 0

Pulse Generator 0

100 Line

500 Line

1000 Line

output

Pulse Generator 0

100 Line

500 Line

1000 Line

output

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Analog Signal [mV]

Black Level

1023

890

32

0

25

700

Digital Out [LSB]

White Clip Level

100% Level

800

7. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP)

7.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation)

Although the BM-500GE and BB-500GE are digital cameras, the image is generated by an analog component, the CCD sensor. The table and diagram below show the relationship between the analog CCD output level and the digital output.

CCD out

Analog Signal *

Digital Out

8 bit

10 bit

12 bit

Black

Setup 3.6%, 25mV

8 LSB

32 LSB

128 LSB

200mV

700mV

222 LSB

890 LSB

3560 LSB

230mV

800mV

255 LSB

1023 LSB

4095 LSB

The standard setting for 10-bit video level is 890 LSB. 200 mV CCD output level equals 100% video output.

Fig. 10. Digital Output

7.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BM-500GE (monochrome)

In the GigE Vision Interface, GVSP (GigE Vision Streaming Protocol) is used for an application layer protocol relying on the UDP transport layer protocol. It allows an application to receive image data, image information and other information from a device. In BM-500GE, the following pixel types supported by GVSP are available. With regard to the details of GVSP, please refer to GigE Vision Specification available from AIA (www.machinevisiononline.org).

7.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit)

１Byte ２Byte ３Byte

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Y0Y1Y2

7.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit)

１Byte ２Byte ３Byte ４Byte

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X

Y0Y0Y1

Y1

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7.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit )

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 X X 0 1 X X 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Y3Y1Y0

Y2

7.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 ( 12 bit )

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X

Y0Y0Y1

Y1

7.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED ( 12 bit )

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Y3Y1Y0

Y2

Address

Internal Name

Access

Size

Value

0xA410

Pixel Format type

R/W

4

0x01080001:Mono8 0x01100003:Mono10 0x010C0004:Mono10 Packed 0x01100005:Mono12 0x010C0006:Mono12 Packed

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

In the GigE Vision Interface, GVSP (GigE Vision Streaming Protocol) is used for an application layer protocol relying on the UDP transport layer protocol. It allows an application to receive image data, image information and other information from a device. In BB-500GE, the following pixel types supported by GVSP are available. With regard to the details of GVSP, please refer GigE Vision Specification available from AIA.

7.3.1 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG8 “ BayreRG8 “

Odd Line 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

R0G1R2

Even Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

G0B1G2

7.3.2 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG10 “Bayer RG10”

Odd Line 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X

R0R0G1

G1

Even Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X

G0G0B1

B1

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7.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG12 “ Bayer RG12”

Odd Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X

R0R0G1

G1

Even Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X

G0G0B1

B1

7.3.4 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB8 “Bayer GB8”

Odd Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

G0B1G2

Even Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

R0G1R2

7.3.5 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB10 “ Bayer GB10”

Odd Line 1 Byte 2 Byte 3 Byte 4 Byte

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X

G0G0B1

B1

Even Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 X X X X X X

R0R0G1

G1

7.3.6 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB12 “ Bayer GB12”

Odd Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X

G0G0B1

B1

Even Line

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 X X X X

R0R0G1

G1

Address

Internal Name

Access

Size

Value

0xA410

Pixel Format type

R/W

4

0x01080009:BAYRG8 0x0108000A: BAYGB8 0x0110000D:BAYRG10 0x0110000E:BAYGB10 0x01100011:BAYRG12 0x01100012:BAYGB12

Note: BB-500GE has the same Bayer sequence for Full and any of partial scanning as RG.

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

Note: As the Pixel Format type, BB-500GE supports BAYER GB 8, BAYER GB 10 and BAYER

GB12. When this type is selected, the output starts from 2nd line for all scanning.

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8. Functions and Operations

8.1 GigE Vision Standard Interface

The BM-500GE and BB-500GE are designed in accordance with the GigE Vision standard. Digital images are transmitted over Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables. All camera functions are also controlled via the GigE Vision interface. The camera can operate in continuous mode, providing an endless stream of images. For capturing individual images, related to a specific event, the camera can also be trigged. For precise triggering, it is recommended to use a hardware trigger applied to the Hirose 12-pin connector. It is also possible to initiate a software trigger through the GigE Vision interface. However, when using software trigger, certain latency inherent to the GigE interface must be anticipated. This latency, that manifests itself as jitter, greatly depends on the general conditions and traffic on the GigE connection. The frame rate described in this manual is for the ideal case and may deteriorate depending on conditions. When using multiple cameras (going through a switch and/or a single path) or when operating in a system with limited transmission bandwidth the Delayed Readout Mode and Inter-Packet Delay functions can be useful.

8.2 Recommended Network Configurations

Although the BM-500GE and BB-500GE conform to Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) not all combinations of network interface cards (NICs) and Switches/Routers are suitable for use with the GigE Vision compliant camera. JAI will endeavor to continuously verify these combinations, in order to give users the widest choice of GigE components for their system design.

8.2.1 Verified Network Interface Cards (NICs)

At the time of publishing this document these combinations have been verified:

NIC Manufacture

Model

PCI Bμs

PCI-X Bμs

PCI-Express Bμs

Intel

PRO/1000MT (PWLA8490MT)

 (33MHz)

(100MHz)



Intel

PRO/1000GT (PWLA6.4591GT)

 (33MHz)



Intel

PRO/1000PT (EXPI9300PT)



 ( x1 )

Intel

Gigabit CT Desktop adaptor (EXPI9301CT)

 ( x1 )

Intel

PRO/1000PT Quad port (EXPI9404PT)

 ( x4 )

Intel

PRO/1000PT Dual port (EXPI9402PT)

 ( x4 )

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

 Intel Core 2 Duo , 2.4GHz or better / for BB-500GE, Core 2 Extreme or better for BB-500GE  At least 2 GB memory  Video Card with PCI Express Bus x 16, VRAM better than DDR2 with 256 MB or more, and

display capability of 2560 x 1600

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

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

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

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8.2.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth)

The video bit rate for BM-500GE and BB-500GE at the continuous mode is:

Model

Pixel Type

Frame Rate

Packet data volume (In case the Packet size is 4036 or

4032)

BM-500GE

MONO8

15 fps

625 Mbit/s

MONO10_PACKED MONO12_PACKED

14 fps

875bMbit/s ( note 1)

MONO10 MONO12

11 fps

917 Mbit/s ( Note 1)

BB-500GE

BAYRG8,BAYGB8

15 fps

625 Mbit/s

BAYRG10,BAYBG10 BAYRG12,BAYGB12

11 fps

917 Mbit/s ( Note 1)

Note 1) This data rate depends on the system ( RESEND function is not available) Note 2) This data is OB transfer mode.

 In case using Jumbo Frame, the packet data will be improved 2 %.  For BM-500GE and BB-500GE, the jumbo frame can be set at maximum 4036 Bytes (Factory

setting is 1428 Byte). To set Jumbo Frame, refer chapter 8.2.4.

 According to the Pixel Type, the packet size may automatically be set at it’s most suitable

value inside.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.2.3 Disable Firewalls

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

Click [Start], [Control Panel] for accessing the Windows firewall configuration.

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8.2.4 Enabling Jumbo Frame

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

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

Note: The following procedure is the case you use Intel(R) 1000. Accordingly the procedure is different if you use different NIC appeared on Network Adaptors. In that case, set the item of a similar content described here.

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(8)Click [Advanced] tab.

(9) Select Jumbo Frames of Property, and select 9014 of Value.

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

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8.2.5 Setting Receive Descriptors

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

Click “OK“ to save the property.

8.2.6 Interrupt Moderation rate

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

Click “OK“ to save the property.

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8.2.7 Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay

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

JAI Control Tool has a built in wizard for calculating Inter-Packet Delay. When the Inter-Packet Delay function is activated, a button appears on the right hand side of the bar. Click the button to op-en the calculation wizard window.

1. At first, type in the frame rate of the

connected camera. BM-500GE and BB-500GE are 15 fps.

2. Set the bandwidth at 80%.

3. Click the calculation tab.

4. New value is calculated.

5. Click OK. This shown value is

automatically transferred to the Packet Delay column of the Control Tool.

Packet

Packet Inter-Packet Delay

Duration of the entire packet, with delay









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8.2.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used

 The filter driver is installed as an optional function when JAI SDK is installed. If the

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

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

Type Filter Driver “ in the Network Interface.

 If it is not shown, confirm the setting as click “ Settings Tub “.

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8.2.9 Others

 In case that “Receive Descriptor” is set at it’s maximum value, the picture disturbance

may be happened due to “Hyper Threading“ mode. If it happens, check after “Hyper Threading“ is set at OFF. This is set in BIOS.

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

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

8.2.10 Note for 100BASE-TX connection

 In case of connecting on 100BASE-TX, the maximum packet size should be 1500 byte.  In case of connecting on 100BASE-TX, the specifications such as frame rate, trigger

interval and so on described on this manual can not be satisfied.

8.3 Basic functions

The BM-500GE and BB-500GE cameras are progressive scan cameras with 12, 10 or 8-bit video output in Gigabit Ethernet. The camera has 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial scanning for faster frame rates. Vertical binning is also available. The camera can operate in continuous mode as well as in 4 triggered modes:

- Pre-select (PS)

- Pulse width (PW)

- Sequential trigger (PS)

- Delayed readout (PS,PW)

Depending on the timing of the trigger input in relationship to FVAL (camera internal Frame valid clock), the start of exposure can be immediate (no-delay, LVAL asynchronous) or delayed until next LVAL (LVAL synchronous). In the following section the functions are described in detail.

8.3.1 Vertical Binning (BM-500GE only).

The binning functions can be used to achieve higher frame rate or higher sensitivity. The drawback is lower resolution. Vertical binning is done by adding the charge from pixels in adjacent lines in the horizontal CCD register.

Fig.11. BM-500GE binning.

Fig. 11 shows the binning principle. Resolution and frame rate for all combinations are shown in the below table.

The BM-500GE has ON or OFF function for Vertical Binning:

Setting

Value for Register address 0xA084

Resolution

Frame rate Off (no binning)

0x01

2456(h) x 2058(v) pixels

15.05 frames/sec.

2:1 binning

0x02

2456(h) x 1029(v) pixels

22.88 frames /sec.

H

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

H

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

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8.3.2 BB-500GE. Bayer mosaic filter

BB-500GE is a color camera based on a CCD sensor with a Bayer RGB color mosaic. The color image reconstruction is done in the host PC. The Color sequence in the video signal is the same for all scanning formats.

The line readout follows LVAL. The first valid pixel is the same timing as DVAL.

The Bayer color sequence starts with:

 RGR for odd line numbers.  GBG for even line numbers.

Figure 12 shows the timing sequence for the Bayer mosaic read-out for the available partial scan modes.

8.3.3 Partial Scanning ( Fixed rate and variable)

The partial scanning function uses the middle of the image vertically to achieve faster frame rate. This is effective for capturing and inspecting the image which does not require the height. BM-500GE/BB-500GE has 4 types of partial scan modes such as 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 an 1/8.

In addition to the mentioned fixed rate partial scan modes, BM/BB-500GE has variable partial scan mode. The start line can be set from 2nd line to 2050th line and the scanned lines can be set from 8 lines to 2058 lines. Please note that if the odd line is selected as the start line, the Bayer color sequence is RGR and if the even line is selected , it is GBG.

8.3.4 Decimation Readout (Draft ) mode in vertical direction (BB-500GE only)

BB-500GE has the draft mode in vertical direction. 4 lines (2 RG lines mixture and 2 GB lines mixture) out of every 16 lines in BB-500GE are thinned out to be read out. The angle of the view is not changed but the height of the image is reduced to 1/8 which is 257 lines. The frame rate is 37.54 frames per a second.

Mode Start line End line Frame Rate

Fast Dump

Normal Scan

2/3

1/2

1/4

1/8

343

515

773

901

1716

1544

1286

1158

19.97 fps

23.93 fps

34.04 fps

43.07 fps

FVAL Timing

LVAL

DVAL

1

177

263

305

119

9

Full

2/3 Partial

1/2 Partial

1/4 Partial

1/8 Partial

1

Line # from FVAL raising edge

G BRG

RG B

R GGR

Actual V Line #

1

343

515

773

901

G B

R GGR

G B

R GGR

40 ck

G B

R GGR

G B

R GGR

Fig.12. Bayer layout for each scanning

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Fig.12. Draft mode

8.3.5 Electronic Shutter

BM-500GE / BB-500GE have conventional shutter functions as well as the GenICam standard “Exposure Time Abs” function.

Preset Shutter

10 steps preset shutter are available: OFF (1/15); 1/30,1/60,1/100,1/250,1/500,1/1,000,1/2,000, 1/4,000,1/8,000,1/10,000 sec. (See the register map included in the SDK documentation for details how to configure this register 0xA004)

Programmable Shutter

It is possible to set the shutter speed in the range of 2L to 2072L by 1L unit, in case of Full Frame operation. When 2072L is set, it is the equivalent of “OFF (1/15)“ or 66.44ms. (See the register map included in the SDK documentation for details how to configure this register 0xA008)

Pulse Width Control

With this mode selected the exposure time is controlled by the width of the trigger pulse. The minimum trigger pulse width is equal to 2L (64µs)

Exposure Auto Continuous ( Auto Shutter )

On this mode, the shutter is continuously functioning in the range of OFF to 1/250 s.

Minimum Shutter Time 2L

Maximum Shutter Time

Normal

32.067µs(1L) * 2L = 64.13 µs

32.067 µs * 2072L≈ 66.44ms

V Binning

42.067 µs * 2L = 84.13 µs

42.067 µs * 1039 L ≈ 43.71 ms

Draft

102.066 µs * 2L = 204.132 µs

102.066 µs * 261 L ≈ 26.64 ms

V out

4 lines readout out of 16 lines

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0

100% Level700

200

Analog Out [mV]

CCD Out [mV] 265

930

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

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

The relation between PE value and Time Abs. Normal readout PE= 2 + INT (Exposure time -64) µs / (1924/60000000) V Binning readout PE= 2 + INT (Exposure time -71.692) µs / (2524/60000000) INT means round down.

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

Minimum value

Maximum Value

Normal Scan

64.13 us

66.442 ms

2/3 Partial Scan

64.13 us

49.736 ms

1/2 Partial Scan

64.13 us

41.495 ms

1/4 Partial Scan

64.13 us

29.117 ms

1/8 Partial Scan

64.13 us

22.960 ms

V-Binning Scan

84.13 us

43.708 ms

GPIO in combination with Pulse Width trigger

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

8.3.6 Auto-Iris Lens video output (12-pin Hirose connector)

This analogue signal is not routed through the GPIO. This signal is available at pin 4 of 12-pin Hirose connector. It can be used for lens iris control in Continuous mode only. The signal is taken after the CCD sensor output passes through the gain circuit. The video output is without sync. The signal is 0.7 Vp-p. To get this signal, the internal DIP switch (SW 601) must be set. Refer chapter 5.4.

Fig. 13. Video output circuit.

Fig. 14. Iris Video

DAC

Iris Video

2K2

1K

１μ

0.1μ

+5V

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8.3.7 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / a-sync. accumulation

This function replaces the manual setting found in older JAI cameras. Whether accumulation is synchronous or a-synchronous in relationship to LVAL depends on the timing of the trigger input. When trigger is received while FVAL is high (during readout), the camera works in LVALsynchronous mode, preventing reset feed trough in the video signal. There is a maximum jitter of one LVAL period from issuing a trigger and accumulation start. When trigger is received when FVAL is low, the cameras works in LVAL-asynchronous mode, (no delay) mode.

This applies to both pre-select (PS) trigger mode and pulse width trigger (PW) mode.

Fig. 15. Auto-detect LVAL sync / a-sync accumulation

8.3.8 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.16. Rear Panel

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

8.4 Pre-process functions

BM-500GE/BB-500GE has several pre-processing functions. The output from the camera is selectable to 8, 10 or 12-bit but video is digitized to 14 bits quantization. The pre-processing functions make use of the 14 bit video. Featured functions are: Bayer color white balance, R/L channel balance, blemish compensation, gain control and LUT (Look Up Table) for Gamma and Knee correction.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Ext. Trigger

FVAL

(1) In this period camera executes trigger at the next LVAL. (prevents feed-through noise) (2) Avoid trigger at FVAL transition (+ / - 1 LVAL period), as the function may randomly

switch between “next“ and “immediate“.

(3) In this period camera executes trigger immediately. (no delay)

LINK ACT.

DCIN/TRIG

GPIO

POWER/ TRIG

GigE

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8.4.1 Bayer White Balance ( Register 0xA0D0)

Normally, the raw Bayer color signals are sent to the host as they are. In the host, the signals are interpolated to generate an RGB image and perform white balance. In order to offload the host, the BB-500GE can adjust Gr, R, Gb and B levels individually to get the white balance for the Bayer output signal. The gain is fixed to 1.0 for BM-500GE. Note: Bayer white balance must be set at Normal mode.

8.4.2 R/L channel balance ( Register 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC )

BM-500GE/BB-500GE has dual-tap readout architecture, with a Left (L) and Right (R) channel. In order to achieve the same gain and black level for both channels, the BM-500GE/BB-500GE has built -in R/L channel balance function. The function is activated by a “one-push” software command. Note: R/L channel balance must be set at Normal mode.

8.4.3 Automatic Gain Control

This is the function to keep a constant output level in accordance with ambient brightness changes. This function set AGC ON or OFF. Note: This is available only in Normal mode.

8.4.4 Programmable Look UP table (LUT)

BM-500GE/BB-500GE has a programmable look-up table (LUT) that can be used to adjust the transfer function of the video output. In other words, LUT can be used to create a user defined Knee or Gamma function. In order to get a desired set of characteristics, LUT Values should be set at each LUT Index (0 to 255). For instance, if the gamma is set to 0.45, LUT Value in the dark portion should be high and it should be smaller as the signal level becomes high. Please refer to the following drawing.

Fig.17 LUT default setting ( Coefficient : x 1.0=4096)

The LUT consists of a data table of each gain which corresponds to all possible CCD outputs. T In the Control Tool, each LUT Value is displayed as a coefficient (actual LUT value/4096). Signals multiplied by these LUT coefficients create the desired output signal characteristics. The look up table has 256 setting points of 14 bits covering the full range of input signals. On each point, the gain can be set to get desired output characteristics. Gr, R, Gb and B signals in BB-500GE have the same characteristics. The Look Up Table is handled in a 14-bit Video Process circuit and a processed signal is output as a 8-,10- or 12-bit pixel format through GigE interface.

(X4.0)

(X3.0)

(X2.0)

(X1.0)

(X0.5)

(X0.25)

LUT Value

(Coefficent)

0

255

LUT Index (D000 to D3FC)

1024

2048

4096

8192

16384

Video Inout

Video output

Gamma=1 (OFF)

Γ

Look Up Table Default setting Video IN/OUT characteristics

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Fig.18 Setting example of Gamma=0.45

The Gamma setting and LUT cannot be used at the same time. This is because the Gamma setting and LUT use the same data table.

Gamma setting

Note: LUT Enable is False.

When LUT is used, the Gamma setting should be 1.0 ( OFF). Then, “LUT Enable” is set at “True”.

CCD Out

Video Process

14-bit

GigE Interface

Pixel format

8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit

(X4.0)

(X3.0)

(X2.0)

(X1.0)

(X0.5)

(X0.25)

LUT Value

(Coefficent)

0

255

LUT Index (D000 to D3FC)

1024

2048

4096

8192

16384

Video Inout

Video output

Gamma=0.45 (OFF)

Look Up Table γ=0.45 setting Video IN/OUT γ=0.45　characteristics

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8.4.5 Blemish Compensation circuit

BM-500GE/BB-500GE has 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 case of BB-500GE, the defective pixels can be compensated by adjacent same Bayer color pixels on both columns. The numbers of compensation is up to 8 pixels on both L and R channels. The circuit built in BM-500GE/BB-500GE is ON/OFF function for the compensated data in the factory. The default setting is OFF.

B/W

Color

Blemish Compensation Principle

Defective Pixel

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8.5. Sensor Layout and timing

8.5.1 CCD Sensor Layout

The CCD sensor layout with respect to pixels and lines used in the timing and video full frame read out is shown below.

Fig. 19 CCD sensor layout

Important Note: By using Optical Black (OB) transfer mode, the use can select whether to include optical black pixels in the image stream. This is for Horizontal only.

(1,1)

Active Pixel Output

2456（H) x 2058(V)

L Channel 1228

24

1

2058

OB OB

Dummy

OB

R channel　1228

2

8

16

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8.5.2 Horizontal timing

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

Fig. 20 Horizontal timing

8.5.3 Vertical timing

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

Fig. 21 Vertical timing for full scan

FULL FRAME READ OUT FRAME RATE2072L 15. 05fps

LVAL

2072 L

FVAL

1 2 3

2056 2057 2058

DAVL

4

L

8L

2058LL

2L

DATA OB

Valid data

OB

EEN

CCD Exposure Operation

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8.5.4 Partial Scanning

The FVAL period is shown for 1/2 partial scan in normal continuous mode.

Vertical Timing

The below diagram and table provide vertical timing information for the fixed partial scan settings 1/2, 1/4, 1/3 and 2/3.

Values for vertical timing in partial scan continuous mode.

Fig. 22 Vertical timing for partial scanning

PATIAL FRAME READ OUT

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

DATA

CCD EXposure Operation

EEN

4L

Valid Data

A B

C

AREA

FVAL

Low (L)

A

(L)

B (L)

C

(L)

Total

line

frame

rate

Start line

End line

2/3

4

118

1374

65 L

1561 L

19.97 343

1716

1/2

4

176

1030

93 L

1303 L

23.93 515

1544

1/4

4

262

514

136 L

918 L

34.04 773

1286

1/8

4

304

258

158 L

724 L

43.07 901

1158

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Horizontal Timing

The horizontal timing is the same the full scanning.

Fig.23 Horizontal Timing for Partial Scanning

8.5.5 Vertical binning

Vertical binning combines charge from two adjacent lines, reducing the vertical resolution to half and at the same time increasing frame rate and sensitivity. By activating this function, the frame rate is increased to 44.492 fps. This function is available only for BM-500GE.

Important Note

Vertical Binning can not be used together with the Partial Scanning.

Horizontal Timing

Fig.24 Horizontal Timing for Vertical Binning

1268 clk

LVAL

DATA OUT

Valid Data

1LVAL 2524 clk = 42.07us 1clk=16.66ns

OB

1228 clk

DVAL

1256 clk

1296 clk

V Binning

40 clk

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Vertical timing

Fig.25 Vertical Timing for Vertical Binning

8.6. Operation Modes

This camera can operate in 5 primary modes.

1. Continuous Mode Pre-selected exposure.

2. Pre-select Mode (PS) Pre-selected exposure.

3. Pulse Width Mode (PW) Pulse width controlled exposure.

4. Sequential Trigger Pre-selected exposure (PS)

5. Delayed Readout Trigger Pre-selected exposure (PS,PW)

8.6.1 Continuous operation

For applications not requiring asynchronous external trigger, but should run in continuous operation, this mode should be used. In this mode it possible to use a lens with video controlled iris. For timing details, refer to fig. 18. through fig. 23.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode Continuous Scanning Full, Partial scanning Draft mode ON/OFF (BB-500GE only) Vertical binning On/Off (BM-500GE only) Shutter mode Preset, Programmable, Exposure time Abs Shutter speed 1/30 to 1.10,000

Programmable exposure 2 to 2072 L

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8.6.2 Pre-select Trigger Mode

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

For timing details, refer to fig. 18. through fig. 25.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode PS Scanning Full, Partial Vertical binning ON / OFF (BM-500GE only) Draft Mode ON / OFF (BB-500GE only) Shutter mode Preset, Programmable, Exposure Time Abs Shutter speed 1/30 to 1/10000 Programmable exposure 2L to 2072 L Accumulation LVAL Sync / LVAL a-sync Other functions and settings Input: Ext. trigger. GigE interface or 12-pin Hirose

Important notes on using this mode

 Trigger pulse >2 LVAL to <1 FVAL)  The following table shows minimum trigger interval in synchronous accumulation mode

Full scan

2072 L

2/3 partial

1551 L

1/2 Partial

1294 L

1/4 Partial

908 L

1/8 Partial

716 L

1/2 V Binning

1039 L

In case of asynchronous mode, the exposure time should be added to the above table.

LVAL_sync timing

Fig. 26 Edge Pre-select LVAL sync Timing

2L(min.)

Trig

LVAL

CCD Exposure

EEN

FVAL

LVAL SYNC Mode Setting 2L

Exposure

1L(max)

Trigger input whthin FVAL HIGH Period

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LVAL_async timing

Fig.27 Edge Pre-select LVAL a-sync Timing

Note: In case PE value is between 2 or more and 4 or less, LVAL a-sync mode is set.

8.6.3 Pulse Width Trigger Mode

In this mode the accumulation time is equal the trigger pulse width. Here it is possible to have long time exposure. The maximum recommended time is <2 seconds. The accumulation can be LVAL synchronous or LVAL a-synchronous. The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the trigger rising edge.

For timing details, refer to fig. 18. through fig. 23 and fig. 26 and 27.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode PWC

Scanning Full, Partial Vertical binning ON / OFF(BM-500GE only) Draft Mode ON / OFF(BB-500GE only) Accumulation LVAL sync / LVAL a-sync Other functions and settings

Input: Ext. trigger. GigE interface or 12-pin Hirose

Important notes on using this mode

 Trigger pulse width >2LVAL to <2 seconds  The following table shows minimum trigger interval in synchronous accumulation mode

Full scan

2073 L

2/3 Partial

1563 L

1/2 Partial

1305 L

1/4 Partial

918 L

1/8 Partial

726 L

V Binning

1039 L

In case of asynchronous mode, the exposure time should be added to the above table.

5.37 μs ±1μs

2 L(min.)

CCD exposure

EEN

FVAL

2L to 3L

Exposure time

Trig

Trigger input during FVAL LOW period LVAL a-SYNC mode setting

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LVAL_sync timing

Fig. 28 Pulse width control LVAL sync.

LVAL_async timing

Fig.29 Pulse Width control LVAL a-sync

Trig

CCD Exposure

Exposure

EEN

FVAL

1L to 2L

2L

2 L(Min.)

1L(Max)

LVAL

LVAL SYNC Mode Setting

Trigger input whthin FVAL HIGH Period

5.37

μs ± 1μs

2 L(Min.)

CCD exposure

Trig

2L to 3L

EEN

FVAL

Exposure

1L

Trigger input during FVAL LOW period LVAL a-SYNC mode setting

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8.6.4 Sequential Trigger Mode (PS)

The ROI, Shutter and Gain values can be preset up to 10 sequences. Along with every trigger input, the image data with the preset sequence is output as described below.

Trigger

Sequence Operation

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

For the sequence, the following default settings are installed.

ID

ROI

Shutter

Gain

Repeat

number for

each ID 1-50

Width

Height

Offset

X

Offset

Y 1 2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

2

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

3

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

4

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

5

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

6

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

7

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

8

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

9

2456

2058 0 0

2072 0 1

10

2456

2058

0

2072 0 1

The following registers are used to configure the sequence.

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

Example of settings

Setting: Repeat 5 times from ID 1 through ID 8

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

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

Sequence 1 Sequence 4Sequence 3Sequence 2

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The following table shows the minimum trigger interval in synchronous accumulation mode. In case of a-synchronous accumulation mode, the exposure time should be added to figures in this table.

Full Scan

2/3 Partial

1/2 Partial

1/4 Partial

1/8 Partial

1/2 V Binning

2077 L

1556 L

1299 L

913 L

722 L

2044 L

 The conditions for this table are that shutter speed should be set the same for all

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

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

one.

 The above table shows the interval at PE=2(minimum). In case of the longer exposure, the

interval is ( Value on the table - 2) + Exposure lines.

 Do not input the trigger just after the sequence is reset. It requires at least 500ms delay.  ROI can be set by 8 pixels unit in horizontal way. In vertical way, 1 line for B<-500GE and

2lines for BB-500GE can be set for ROI.

8.6.5 Delayed Readout Mode (PS, PW)

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

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

Example of setting

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

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

Trigger 0

CCD Photodiode

CCD transfer gate

GigE Memory

Trigger 1

Ethernet Output

Exposure

CCD Output

Store in the GigE

memory

Output from GigE

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8.6.6 Optical Black transfer Mode

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

Normal Mode

OB Transfer Mode

Normal Scan 1 1228 1229 2456 1

2058

1 1617 1244 1245 2472 2488 1

ます 2058

2/3 Partial Scan

1 1228 1229 2456 1

1372

1 1617 1244 2472 2488 1

ます

1372

1/2 Partial Scan

1 1228 1229 2456 1

1029

1 1617 1244 2472 2488 1

1029

1/4 Partial Scan

1 1228 1229 2456 1

514

1 1617 1244 2472 2488 1

514

1/8 Partial Scan

1 1228 1229 2456 1 257

1 1617 1244 2472 2488 1

257

V Binning Scan 1 1228 1229 2456 1

1029

1 1617 1244 2472 2488 1

1029

OB ( H:32 pixels can be added.

OB (H: 32 pixels) can be added.

OB (H: 32 pixels) can

be added.

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

8.6.7 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest)

On the trigger mode, the maximum 5 ROIs located on the one image can be output by one trigger input. By using this mode, the data stream can be smaller. Each ROI can be overlapped.

8.7. Operation Mode and Functions matrix

ID

(Value)

Note 1

Mode

Shutter

Preset /

Program.

Vertical

Binning

(Note 2)

Partial

Scanning

DRAFT

(Note 3)

Multi

ROI

LVAL Sync/

Async

Auto Iris

output

(Note 4)

0x00

Continuous

Yes

No

---

Yes

0x01

Pre-select

(PS)

Yes

Auto

No

0x02

Pulse Width

(PW)

Not

applicable

Yes

Auto

No

0x09

Sequential Pre-select

(PS)

Yes

No

Async

No

0x11

PS

Delayed

Readout

Yes

Auto

No

Note 1: Write ID in register address 0xA040 in order to set trigger mode. Note 2: Vertical Binning is available for only BM-500GE. Note 3: Draft mode is available only in BB-500GE.

ROI 1

ROI2

ROI 3

ROI4

ROI5

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Note 4: The Auto iris output is only effective on Normal scan and Vertical binning modes. It is

not available on the partial scan mode and Draft mode.

9. External Appearance and Dimensions

Fig. 30 Outline.

40

7 45

40

55

7 45

4-M3 Depth 5

40

7 45

4-M3 Depth 5

C Mount

40

55

40

55

4-M3 Depth 5

LINK ACT.

DCIN/ TRIG

GPIO

POWER/TRIG

GigE

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10.Specifications

10.1 Spectral response

Fig. 31 Spectral response for BM-500GE

Fig.32 Spectral response for BB-500GE

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

Relative Response

Wavelength ( nm )

IIR Cut Filter

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10.2 Specification table

Specifications

BM-500GE

BB-500GE

Scanning system

Progressive scan

Frame rate full frame

15.05 frames/sec. Progressive (2072 lines/frame)

Pixel clock

60 MHz

Line frequency

31.19 kHz (1H = 32 µs)

(1924 pixel clock/line L ch and 1924 pixel clock / line R ch)

CCD sensor

2/3” Monochrome ICX625ALA

2/3” Bayer Color ICX625AQA

Sensing area

8.47 (h) x 7.10 (v) mm 2/3 inch diagonal

Cell size

3.45 (h) x 3.45 (v) m

Active pixels

2456 (h) x2058 (v)

Pixels in video output.

Full Scan

2/3 partial Scan 1/2 partial Scan 1/4 partial Scan 1/8 partial Scan Variable Patial Scan

Vertical Binning Draft

Region-of-interest (ROI)

2456 (h) x 2058 (v) 15.05 fps. H = 31.19 kHz 2456(h) x 1372 (v) 19.97 fps H= 31.19 kHz 2456 (h) x 1028 (v) 23.93 fps. H = 31.19 kHz 2456(h) x 514 (v) 34.04fps. H = 31.19 kHz 2456 (h) x 258 (v) 43.07 fps. H = 31.19 kHz Start line from 2 to 2050, height(lines) from 8 to 2058 2456 (h) x 1029 (v) 22.88 fps. H = 23.77 kHz ( *Note1) 2456 (h) x 261 (v) 37.54 fps. H = 9.79 kHz ( *Note2)

User Definable. Memory read-out

*Note1: Vertical binning is for BM-500GE only

*Note2: Draft mode is for BB-500GE only

Sensitivity on sensor (minimum)

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

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

S/N ratio

More than 50 dB (0dB gain)

Digital Video output.

GigE Vision Compliant

Mono8,Mono10,Mono10_Packed

Mono 12, Mono12_Packed

GigE Vision Compliant

BAYRG8,BAYGB8,BAYRG10,BAYGB10

BAYRG12, BAYGB12

White Balance

n/a

Manual/One push

Continuous

Preset (3200K,4600K,5600K)

Iris video output. Analogue

0.7 V p-p , enabled by internal switch

Gain

Manual / AGC : -3 to +12 dB

Blemish Correction

ON / OFF

Synchronization

Internal X-tal

GPIO Module

Input/output switch

Clock Generator ( One)

Pulse Generators ( Two)

Configurable 16-in / 12-out switch

12-bit counter based on Pixel clock

19-bit counter programmable for length, start point, stop point, repeat

Hardware Trigger modes

Edge Pre-Select , Pulse Width Control, Frame Delay and Sequence

OB area transfer mode

ON / OFF

Event message

SYNC / ASYNC mode ( Trigger mode status when exposure starts )

Exposure start, Exposure end, Trigger IN, Video start, Video end

Electronic Shutter

Preset Shutter speed

Programmable exposure

Exposure Time (Abs)

Exposure Auto continuous

GPIO plus Pulse Width

OFF(1/15) and 1/30 to 1/10,000 in 10 steps

2L(64µs) to 2072 L ( 66.44ms) in 1L steps

µsec – user definable. Same range as PE

OFF to 1/250s

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

Control interface

Register based. GigE Vision / GenIcam compliant

Functions controlled via GigE Vision Interface

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

GPIO setup ,ROI ( GenIcam mandatory functions )

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GigE Vision Streaming Control

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

Jumbo frame can be set at max. 4K(4036) , Default packet size is 1428 Byte.

Indicators on rear panel

Power, Hardware trigger, GigE Link, GigE activity

Operating temperature

-5C to +45C

Humidity

20 – 80% non-condensing

Storage temp/humidity

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

Vibration

10G (20Hz to 200Hz, XYZ)

Shock

70G

Regulatory

CE (EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-3), FCC part 15 class B, RoHS, WEEE

Power

12V DC  10%. 5.8 w

Lens mount

C-mount

Rear protrusion on C-mount lens must be less than 10.0mm

Optical Low Pass Filter

Built in ( Only for BB-500GE )

Dimensions

55 x 55 x 55 mm (HxWxD)

Weight

210 g

In order to get specified performance, it is needed to have approx. 30 minutes pre-heating.

Note: Above specifications are subject to change without notice

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

52

Register Map

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

Image Format Control

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xA400

Width Max

WidthMax

R 4 1024

Width max

1024

0xA404

Height Max

HeightMax

R 4 768

Height max

768

0xA410

Pixel Format

PixelFormat

RW

4

Mono CCD(BM-500GE) 0x01080001 0x010C0004 0x01100003 0x01100005 0x010C0006 Bayer CCR(BB=500GE) 0x01080009 0x0108000A 0x0110000D 0x0110000E 0x01100011 0x011000112

Mono8 Mono10Packed Mono0 Mono12 Mono12Packed

BayerRG8 BayerGB8 BayerRG10 BayerGB10 BayerRG12 BNayerGB12

Mono8

BayerRG8

0xA500

ROI Mode

ROIMode

RW

4

1 to 5

1:ROI disable 2 to 5: Enable

1

0xA504

ROI 1 Width

Width

RW

4

8 - 2456

Width

W.Max

0xA508

ROI 1 Height

Height

RW

4

8 – 1024

Height

H.Max

0xA50C

ROI 1 Offset X

OffsetX

RW

4

0 – 2448

Horizontal offset

0

0xA510

ROI 1 Offset Y

OffsetY

RW

4

0 – 2050

Vertical offset

0

0xA514

ROI 2 Width

Width2

RW

4

8 - 2456

Width 2

W.Max

0xA518

ROI 2 Height

Height2

RW

4

8 – 1024

Height 2

H.Max

Device Information

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0x0048

Device Vendor Name

DeviceVendoeName

R

32

Manufacture of this device

0x0068

Device Model Name

DeviceModelName

R

32

Model Name of this device

0x0088

Device Version

DeviceVersion

R

32

Version of this device

0x00A8

Device Manufacturer Info

DeviceManufacturerInfo

R

48

Provides extended manufacturer information about the device.

0x00D8

Device ID

DeviceID

R

16

Camera serial number

0x00E8

Device User ID

DeviceUserID

RW

16

User assignable string (16 Byte)

0xA714

FPGA version

DeviceFPGAVersion

R 4

0xA640

Device Reset

DeviceReset

W 4 Command=1

0xA1FC

Temperature

R 4 0.0625° step

-55 ℃ ～ 150 ℃

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

53

0xA51C

ROI 2 Offset X

OffsetX2

RW

4

0 – 2448

Offset X2

0

0xA520

ROI 2 Offset Y

OffsetY2

RW

4

0 – 2050

Offset Y2

0

0xA524

ROI 3 Width

Width3

RW

4

8 - 2456

Width 3

W.Max

0xA528

ROI 3 Height

Height3

RW

4

8 – 1024

Height 3

H.Max

0xA52C

ROI 3 Offset X

OffsetX3

RW

4

0 – 2448

Offset X3

0

0xA530

ROI 3 Offset Y

OffsetY3

RW

4

0 – 2050

Offset Y3

0

0xA534

ROI 4 Width

Width4

RW

4

8 - 2456

Width 4

W.Max

0xA538

ROI 4 Height

Height4

RW

4

8 – 1024

Height 4

H.Max

0xA53C

ROI 4 Offset X

OffsetX4

RW

4

0 – 2448

Offset X4

0

0xA540

ROI 4 Offset Y

OffsetY4

RW

4

0 – 2050

Offset Y4

0

0xA544

ROI 5 Width

Width5

RW

4

8 - 2456

Width 5

W.Max

0xA548

ROI 5 Height

Height5

RW

4

8 – 1024

Height 2

H.Max

0xA54C

ROI 5 Offset X

OffsetX5

RW

4

0 – 2448

Offset X 5

0

0xA550

ROI 5 Offset Y

OffsetY5

RW

4

0 – 2050

Offset Y 5

0

0xA080

Partial scan

PartialScan

RW

4

0=Full frame 1=2/3 2=1/2 3=1/4 4=1/8 15=Variable

0xA088

Variable Partial Scan Start Line

VariablePartialScanStartLi ne

RW 4 2 - 2050

0xA08C

Variable Partial Scan Num. of Lines

VariablePartialScanNumO fLines

RW 4 8 - 2058

0xA084

Binning Vertical

BinningVertical

RW

4

1=Binning OFF 2=1/2 V Binning

Only BM-500GE

1

0xA094

Draft Mode

DraftMode

RW

4

0= OFF 1= ON

Only BB-500GE

0

0xA13C

Test Image Selector

TestImageSeleector

RW

4

0=OFF 4=H Rmap Scale 5=V Ramp Scale 6= Moving Ramp Scale 8=Normal Color bar 9=Vertical Color Bar 10=Moving Color Bar

8,9,10 only for BB-500GE

0

0xA41C

OB Transfer Enable

OBTransferEnable

RW 4 0=OFF 1=ON

0

Acquisition and Trigger Control

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xA604

Acquisition Mode

AcquisitionMode

RW

4

0=Stop 1=Start

Acquisition start and stop

0

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

54

0xA414

Acquisition frame rate

AcquisitionFrameRate

RW

4

0=Full speed 1=1/2 speed 2=1/4 speed 3=1/8 speed

0

0xA000

Shutter mode

ShutterMode

RW

4

1= Programmable exposure in line 2=Programmable exposure(us) 3=Auto Exposure Constantly

Sets exposure time for image capture.

1 0xA008

Exposure Time Raw

ExposureTimeRaw

RW

4

2 to2072 (OFF)

Flexible setting of exposure time ranging from 64 µs to

66.44 ms using the LVAL period (L) as increment. 1L is 32.07us.

2072

0xA018

Exposure Time (us)

ExposureTimeAbs

RW 4 64 to 66442 ( OFF)

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

66442 0xA030

Auto exposure value

AutoExposureValue

R 4

Exposure time on Auto exposure mode

0xA040

Exposure Mode

ExposureMode

RW

4

00=Continuous trigger 01=Edge pre-select 02=Pulse-width control 04=RCT mode

09=Sequential EPS trigger 17=Delayed readout EPS trigger 18=Delayed readout PWC trigger

0

Analog Control

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xA0A0

Digital Gr

DigitalGr

RW

4

0 ～ 16384

0xA0A4

Digital Gb

DigitalGb

RW

4

0 ～ 16384

0xA0A8

Digital Red

DigitalRed

RW

4

0 ～ 16384

0xA0AC

Digital Blue

DigitalBlue

RW

4

0 ～ 16384

0xA0B0

Gain Auto

GainAuto

RW

4

0=OFF 1=continuous

0

0xA0B4

AGC Reference

AGCReference

RW 4 0 to 8192

Reference value for AGC as well as Auto shutter

0

0xA0B8

Gain Auto Balance Once

GainAuotBalanceOnce

RW 4 Command=0

0

0xA0BC

Black Level Auto Balance Once

BlackLevelAuotBalanceOn ce

RW 4 Command=0

0 0xA09C

Analog Fine Tap 2

AnalogFineTap2

RW 4 -64 to 63

0

0xA0C4

Analog All

AnalogAll

RW 4 -84 to 341

0

0xA0E0

Black Level Selector :All Black Level Raw

BlackLevelSelector All BlackLevelRaw

RW 4 -768 to 767

0 0xA0F8

Black Level Selector :Fine Tap 2 Black Level Raw

BlackLevelSelector FineTap2 BlackLevelRaw

RW 4 -64 to 63

0

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

55

0xA150

Black Level Selector :Tap1 Black Level Raw

BlackLevelSelector Tap1 BlackLevelRaw

RW 4 -256 to 255

0

0xA160

Black Level Selector :Tap2 Black Level Raw

BlackLevelSelector Tap2 BlackLevelRaw

RW 4 -256 to 255

0

0xA0C0

Balance White Auto

BalanceWhiteAuto

RW

4

0=Manual or one push 1=Continuous 2=3200K 3=4600K 4=5600K

0xA0D0

Balance White Auto Once

BalanceWhiteAutoOnce

W 4 Command=0

0 only

0xA0D8

Status of video processing

StatusOfProcessing

R

4

0=Complete successfully 1=Busy 2=Too high level 3=Too low level 4=Time-out error 5=Reaching a limit of Feature’s value 6=Inappropriate trigger mode

For auto white balance, Exposure Mode should be 0=Continuous.

0xA0D4

AWB Area Enable

AWBAreaEnable

RW

4

0=Full area 1=Upper left 2=Upper middle 3=Upper right 4=Middle left 5=Middle middle 6=Middle right 7=Lower left 8=Lower middle 9=Lower right

Block 1～ Block 9 Image is divided in 9

0xA0EC

Gamma Correction

GammaCorrection

RW

4

0=Gamma 1.0 1=Gamma 0.45 2=Gamma 0.6

Image Processing

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xA128

Blemish Reduction Enable

BlemishReductionEnable

RW

4

0=OFF 1=ON

0

Digital IO

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xA600

Software Trigger 0

SoftwareTrigger0

RW 4 0 to 1

0xA644

Software Trigger 1

SoftwareTrigger1

RW 4 0 to 1

0xA648

Software Trigger 2

SoftwareTrigger2

RW 4 0 to 1

0xA64C

Software Trigger 3

SoftwareTrigger3

RW 4 0 to 1

0xB060

Line Selector Camera trigger 0

LimneSelector CameraTrigger0

RW

4

Line Source

Bit31 ~ Bit25

Bit24:Line Inverter 0=False (Active High) 1=True(Active Low)

Line Source

127:OFF 0:LVAL 1:DVAL 2:FVAL 3:EEN

0xB064

Liner Selector Camera Trigger 1

LineSelector CameraTrigger1

RW 4

0xB070

Line Selector GPIO Port 1(TTL Out 1)

GPIO_Port1

RW 4

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

56

0xB074

Line Selector GPIO Port 2(TTL Out 2)

GPIO_Port2

RW

4

4:GPIO_PortIn1(Opt In1) 5:GPIO_PortIn2(Opt In2) 6: GPIO_PortIn3(TTL In) 7: GPIO_PortIn4(LVDS In) 12:Software Trigger 0 13: Software Trigger 1 14: Software Trigger 2 15: Software Trigger 3 16:Pulse Generator 0 17:Pulse Generator 1

0xB078

Line Selector GPIO Port 3(Optical Out

1)

GPIO_Port3

RW 4

0xB07C

Line Selector GPIO Port 4(Optical Out

2)

GPIO Port 4

RW 4

0xB090

Line Selector Pulse Generator 0

PulseGenerator0

RW 4

0xB094

Line Selector Pulse Generator 1

PulseGenerator1

RW 4

0xB0A0

Line Selector TimeStamp Reset

TimeStampReset

RW 4

0xB0A4

Line Selector Sequence Table Reset

SequenceTableReset

RW 4

Pulse Generator

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xB004

Clock Pre-scaler

ClockPreScaler

RW 4 0x000

0x001 0x002

|

0xFFF

Bypass Divide by 2 Divide by 3 | Divide by 4096

0

0xB008

Pulse Generator Length 0

PulseGeneratorLength0

RW

4

1～1048575

Defines the length of the counter 0

1

0xB00C

Pulse Generator Start Point 0

PulseGeneratorStartPoint 0

RW

4

0～1048574

Defines the starting point of the counter 0

0

0xB010

Pulse Generator Repeat Count 0

PulseGeneratorRepeatCo unt0

RW

4

0 - 255

Defines the repeat count of the counter 0

0

0xB014

Pulse Generator End Point 0

PulseGeneratorEndPoint0

RW

4

1～1048575

Defines the end point of the counter 0

1

0xB018

Clear Mode for the Pulse Generator 0

PulseGeneratorClear0

RW

4

0 :Free Run 1:High Level 2: Low Level 4: Rising Edge 8: Falling Edge

0

0xB01C

Pulse Generator Length 1

PulseGeneratorLength1

RW

4

1～1048575

Defines the length of the counter 1

1

0xB020

Pulse Generator Start Point 1

PulseGeneratorStartPoint 1

RW

4

0～1048574

Defines the starting point of the counter 1

0

0xB024

Pulse Generator Repeat Count 1

PulseGeneratorRepeatCo unt1

RW

4

0 - 255

Defines the repeat count of the counter 1

0

0xB028

Pulse Generator End Point 1

PulseGeneratorEndPoint1

RW

4

1～1048575

Defines the end point of the counter 1

1

0xB02C

Clear Mode for the Pulse Generator 1

PulseGeneratorClear1

RW

4

0 :Free Run 1:High Level 2: Low Level 4: Rising Edge 8: Falling Edge

0

0xB030

Pulse Generator Length 2

PulseGeneratorLength2

RW

4

1～1048575

Defines the length of the counter 2

1

0xB034

Pulse Generator Start Point 2

PulseGeneratorStartPoint 2

RW

4

0～1048574

Defines the starting point of the counter 2

0

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

57

0xB038

Pulse Generator Repeat Count 2

PulseGeneratorRepeatCo unt2

RW

4

0 - 255

Defines the repeat count of the counter 2

0

0xB03C

Pulse Generator End Point 2

PulseGeneratorEndPoint2

RW

4

1～1048575

Defines the end point of the counter 2

1

0xB040

Clear Mode for the Pulse Generator 2

PulseGeneratorClear2

RW

4

0 :Free Run 1:High Level 2: Low Level 4: Rising Edge 8: Falling Edge

0

Sequence Acquisition Mode

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

Sequence Selector

SequenceSelector

Sequence Selector Value 0=Sequence 1 1=Sequence 2 2=Sequence 3 3=Sequence 4 4=Sequence 5 5=Sequence 6 7=Sequence 8 8=Sequence 9 9=Sequence 10

Sequence Selector value is the INDEX for each sequence。

0xC000

Sequence Exposure Time Raw

SequenceExposureTimeRa w

RW

4

0 - 792

Shutter value Base Address INDEX=0 to 9 (Base Address + Index *4)

792

0xC078

Sequence Master Gain Raw

SequenceMasterGain

RW

4

-84 to 588

Gain value Base Address INDEX=0 to 9 (Base Address + Index *4)

0

0xC0FC

Sequence ROI Size X

SequenceROISizeX

RW

4

8 - 1024

ROI width value Base Address INDEX=0 to 9 (Base Address + Index *4)

Width

max

0xC124

Sequence ROI Size Y

SequenceROISizeY

RW

4

8 - 768

ROI Height value Base Address INDEX=0 to 9 (Base Address + Index *4)

Height

Max

0xC14C

Sequence ROI Offset X

SequenceROIOffsetX

RW

4

0 - 1016

ROI H Offset value Base Address INDEX=0 to 9 (Base Address + Index *4)

0

0xC174

Sequence ROI Offset Y

SequenceROIOffsetY

RW

4

0 - 760

ROI V Offset value Base Address INDEX=0 to 9 (Base Address + Index *4)

0

0xC19C

Repeat Count in Each Step

SequenceRepeatCountInE achStep

RW

4

1 to 255

Sequence repeat count value Base Address INDEX=0 to 9 (Base Address + Index *4)

0

0xA30C

Save Sequence Settings

SequenceSaveCommand

RW

4

1 only

Save sequence

1

0xC0F0

Reset Sequence Settings

SequenceResetCommand

RW

4

1 only

Sequence3 reset

1

0xC0F4

Sequence Repetition Count

SequenceRepetitions

RW

4

0 to 255

Sequence repeat count

0

0xC0F8

Last Sequence

SequenceEndingPosition

RW

4 1 to 10

Last sequence number setting

1

GigE Transport Layer

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

58

0xA418

Payload size

PayloadSize

R 4

Return image size of 1 frame

0x0000 GigE Major Version

GevVersionMajor

R 4

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

0001

GigE Minor Version

GevVersionMinor

0000

0x0004 Is Big Endian

GevDeviceModeIsBigEndia n

R

4 0:Littel-endian

1:Big-endian

0:Little endian 1:Big endian 1:UTF-8

1

Character set

GevDeviceModeCharacter Set

0:Unknown ,1:UTF-8

1

0x0008

MAC address

GevMacAddress

R 4

Upper 4 bytes of the MAC address

0x000c

MAC address

GevMacAddress

R 4

Lower 4 bytes of the MAC address

0x0010

Support LLA

GevSupportedIPConfigura tionLLA

R

4

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

Bits can be OR-ed. All other bits are reserved and set to

0. DHCP and LLA bits must be on.

All True

Support DHCP

GevSupportedConfigurati onDHCP

Support Persistent IP

GevSupportedConfigurati onPersistentIP

0x0014

Current IP configuration LLA

GevCurrentIPConfiguratio nLLA

RW

4

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

Bits can be OR-ed. LLA is always activated and is read only.

LLA is always true

Current IP configuration DHCP

GevCurrentIPConfiguratio nDHCP

Current IP configuration Persistent IP

GevCurrentIPConfiguratio nPersistentIP

0x0024

Current IP address

GevCurrentIPAddress

R 4

0x0034

Current Subnet Mask

GevCurrentSubnetAddress

R 4

0x0044

Current Default Gteway

GevCurrentDefaultGatew ay

R 4

0x0200

First URL

GevFirstURL

R

512

File extension .XML indicates uncompressed text file. File extension .ZIP indicates compressed using ZIP.

0x0400

Second URL

GevSecondURL

R

512

0x0600

Number Of Interfaces

GevNumberOfInterfaces

R 4

Indicates the number of physical network interfaces on this device.

0x064C

Persistent IP Address

GevPersistentIPAddress

RW 4

Valid if Persistent IP is enabled

0x065C

Persistent Subnet Mask

GevPersistentSubnetMask

RW 4

Valid if Persistent IP is enabled

0x066C

Persistent Default Gateway

GevPersistentDefaultGate way

RW 4

Valid if Persistent IP is enabled

0x0900

Message Channel Count

GevMessageChannelCount

R 4

number of available message channel

0x0904

Stream Channel Count

GevStreamChannelCount

R 4

number of available stream channel

0x0934

Supported Optional Commands EVENTDATA

GevSupportedOptionalCo mmandsEVENTDATA

R

4

Bit 31:multiple read Bit 30:WRITEMEM Bit29: PACKETRESEND Bit 28:EVENT Bit 27:EVENTDATA Bit 1:Serial No. Bit 0:User defined name

0=false 1=True

This is a capability register indicating which one of the non-mandatory GVCP commands are supported by this device.

Supported Optional Commands EVENT

GevSupportedOptionalCo mmandsEVENT

Supported Optional Commands PACKET RESEND

GevSupportedOptionalCo mmandsPACKETRESEND

Supported Optional Commands WRITEMEM

GevSupportedOptionalCo mmandsWRITEMEM

Supported Optional Commands Concatenation

GevSupportedOptionalCo mmandsConcatenation

0x0938

Heartbeat Timeout

GevHeartbeatTimeout

RW

4

0 ～4294967295

0

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0x093C

Timestamp Tick Frequency

GevTimestampTickFreque ncy

R

4

Timestamp tick frequency is 0 if timestamp is not supported.

In milliseconds. Internally, the heartbeat is rounded according to the clock used for heartbeat.

0x0940

GevTimestampTickFreque ncy

R

4

64-bit value indicating the number of timestamp clock ticks in 1 second. This register holds the most significant bytes.

0x0944

Timestamp control Latch

GevTimestampcontrolLat ch

W

4

Command 2

This register holds the least significant bytes. Used to latch the current timestamp value. No need to clear to 0.

Timestamp control Reset

GevTimestampcontrolRes et

Command 1

0x0948

Timestamp Tick Value

GevTimeStampValue

R 4 High

Latched value of the timestamp (most significant bytes)

0x094C

GevTimeStampValue

R 4 Low

Latched value of the timestamp (least significant bytes)

0x0A00

Control Channel Privilege Feature

GevCCP

R

4

0:Open Access 1:Exclusive 2:Control 3:Exclusive Control

control channel privilege register

0 0x0B00

Message Channel Port

GevMCPHostPort

R

4

message channel port register

0

0x0B10

Message Channel Destination Address

GevMCDA

R

4

message channel destination address register

0x0B14

Message Channel Transmission Timeout

GevMCTT

R

4

message channel transfer timeout: ms

300

0x0B18

Message Channel Retry Count

GevMCRC

R

4

message channel retry count

2

0x0D00

Stream Channel Port

GevSCPHostPort

R

4

primary stream port register

0xD04

Fire Test Packet

GevSCPSFireTestPacket

RW

4

1

The device will fire one test packet of size specified by the packet size. The don’t fragment bit of IP header must be set for this test packet.

0x0D04

Packet Size

GevSCPSPacketSize

RW

4

1476 ～16020

primary stream channel packet size register/ packet size includes IP, UDP&GVSP Header

1476

Do Not Fragment

GevSCPSDoNotFragment

0=False 1=True

This bit is copied into the ”don’t fragment Ebit of IP header of each stream packet. It can be used by the application to prevent IP fragmentation of packets on the stream channel.

１

0x0D08

Packet Delay

GevSCPD

RW

4

0 ～ 125000

Set the delay in between packets

0

0x0D18

Strem Channel Destination Address

GevSCDA

R

4

primary stream channel destination address register

0xA610

Event GEV_EVENT_TRIGGER Enabled

GevEventTrigger

RW

4

Bit31:Gev Event Trigger Bit30:Gev Event Start Of Exposure Bit29:Gev Event End Of Exposure Bit28:Gev Event Start Of Transfer Bit27:Gev Event End Of

Indicate event message on

message channel if it is

enable Event GEV_EVENT_START_OF_E xpsoure enabled

GevEventStartOfExposure

RW 4

Event GEV_EVENT_END_OF_EXP OSURE Enabled

GevEventEndOfExposure

RW 4

BM-500GE / BB-500GE

60

Event GEV_START_OF_TRANSFE R Enabled

GevEventStartOfTransfer

RW

4

Transfer Bit26:Gev Event Trigger Error Event GEV_END_OF_TRANSFER Enabled

GevEventEndOfTransfer

RW 4

LUT Controls

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xA200

LUT Enable

LUTEnable

R W

4

0xD000 | 0xD3FC

LUT Value

LUTValue[Red]

R W

4

1024 ～ 16384

D000 to D3FC is LUT Index(0 to 255)

4096

User Sets

Address

Display Name (JAI Control Tool)

GenICam name

Read / Write

Size

Value / Range of value

Description

Default value

0xA300

UserSet Save

UserSetSave

W

4

1=User area1

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

1

0xA304

UserSet Load

UserSetLoad

W

4

0=Factory area 1=User area1

Allow the user to recall all camera settings.

0

0xA308

UserSet Selector

UserSetSelector

RW

4

Whenreceiving following commands,store the parameters 0xA300 0xA304

Check the used data, 0=Factory or1=User

0

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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 settings.

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 are associated with typical sensor characteristics.

V. Aliasing

When the CCD camera captures stripes, straight lines or similar sharp patterns, jagged image on the monitor may appear.

Blemishes

All cameras are shipped without visible image sensor blemishes. Over time some pixel defects can occur. This does not have a practical effect on the operation of the camera. These will show up as white spots (blemishes). Exposure to cosmic rays can cause blemishes to appear on the image sensor. Please take care to avoid exposure to cosmic rays during transportation and storage. It is recommended using sea shipment instead of air 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 and datasheet for the AT-140GE 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

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Change history

Date

Revision

Changes

Feb 2010

1.2

Correct wrong explanations. Change register map. Wrong explanation on Draft mode is corrected(BM-500GE does not have this mode), Add the details of LUT function. Correct the auto iris circuit.

May2010

1.3

6.1.2 and 6.4.2, 25MHz clock source is no more available. Delete this explanation.

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Index

A

Auto Iris Lens ............................................ 31

B

Bayer mosaic color ....................................... 3

Bayer mosaic filter ....................................... 3

Bit Allocation ....................................... 17, 18

Blemishes ................................................. 64

C

Camera Link............................................... 5

CAMERA TRIGGER ....................................... 11

Cat6 Ethernet ....................................... 21, 22

CCD sensor ....................................... 5, 62, 65

CCD Sensor ............................................... 35

continuous ............................. 21, 28, 36, 37, 39

Continuous operation .................................... 4

D

Delayed Readout Mode ............................ 21, 44

E

Edge pre-select(EPS).................................... 28

Electronic Shutter ....................................... 30

EPS ................................................... 15, 16

Exposure Time Abs ................................ 30, 31

external trigger.......................................... 32

External trigger ........................................... 4

G

Gain ....................................................... 62

GenICam .................................................. 31

Gigabit Ethernet.......................................... 6

GigE Vision compliant ............................... 3, 21

GigE Vision Streaming Protocol .................. 17, 18

GPIO ................................... 6, 8, 11, 31, 43, 59

GPIO programming examples .......................... 15

H

Hirose ............................................. 6, 21, 41

Host-based color interpolation ......................... 3

I

Inter-Packet Delay ...................................... 21

L

Lens mount ............................................... 63

LVDS ........................................................ 6

N

Network Interface Cards ............................... 21

P

partial scan............................................ 3, 37

Partial scanning ......................................... 37

Pin Assignment ........................................... 6

Pixel Type ........................................... 17, 18

Pixels in video output................................... 62

Preset Shutter ........................................... 62

Programmable exposure ................................. 4

Progressive scan .......................................... 3

Pulse Generators ...................................... 8, 9

Pulse width control(PWC) .............................. 28

R

Register .................................... 15, 16, 28, 44

RJ-45 ....................................................... 6

ROI ........................................................ 43

S

SDK ................................................ 3, 30, 44

Sequential trigger ....................................... 28

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

Spectral response ....................................... 61

Switches/Routers ........................................ 21

Synchronization .......................................... 62

T

transmission bandwidth ................................ 21

Trigger input ............................................. 32

Trigger mode .................................... 39, 40, 41

V

Vertical Binning ..................................... 28, 38

X

XML ......................................................... 3

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User's Record

Camera type: BM-500GE / BB-500GE

Revision: ……………..

Serial No. ……………..

Firmware version. ……………..

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

User's Mode Settings.

User's Modifications.

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