JAI CM-030PMCL-RH User Manual

CM-030PMCL-RH

1/3” Progressive Scan

Monochrome Remote Head Camera

Document Version: 1.1

CM-030PMCL-RH_Ver.1.1_Sept09

User's Manual

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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 CM-030PMCL-RH complies 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 an 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.

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- Contents -

1. General .............................................................................................. 5

2. Camera nomenclature ............................................................................. 5

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

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

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

5.1. Digital Output Connector for Mini-CL (Camera Link) .......................................... 7

5.2. Camera Link interface .............................................................................. 7

6. Functions and Operations ......................................................................... 9

6.1. Basic functions ...................................................................................... 9

6.1.1. Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) ..................................................... 9

6.1.2. Electronic Shutter .......................................................................... 10

6.1.3. Continuous operation or triggered operation .......................................... 11

6.1.4. Rear panel indicator ....................................................................... 11

6.1.5. Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async. accumulation ........................................ 11

6.1.6. Vertical Binning ............................................................................. 12

6.2. Sensor Layout and timing ......................................................................... 13

6.2.1. CCD Sensor Layout ......................................................................... 13

6.2.2. Horizontal timing ........................................................................... 14

6.2.3. Vertical timing .............................................................................. 14

6.2.4. Partial Scan .................................................................................. 15

6.2.5. Vertical Binning ............................................................................. 16

6.3. Operation Modes ................................................................................... 17

6.3.1. Continuous operation ...................................................................... 17

6.3.2. Pre-select Trigger Mode ................................................................... 18

6.3.3. Pulse Width Trigger Mode ................................................................ 20

6.3.4. EPS with Smear Less trigger mode ....................................................... 21

6.3.5. Minimum interval of the trigger input on each operation mode .................... 22

6.4. Mode and function matrix. ....................................................................... 23

7. Configuring the Camera .......................................................................... 24

7.1. RS-232C control .................................................................................... 24

7.2. Setting functions ................................................................................... 25

7.2.1. Bit allocation. BA=0, BA=1 ............................................................... 25

7.2.2. Partial scan. SC=0 through 4. ............................................................. 25

7.2.3. Vertical binning. VB=0, VB=1 ............................................................ 25

7.2.4. Shutter mode. SM=0 and SM=1 ........................................................... 25

7.2.5. Trigger polarity. TP=0, TP=1. ............................................................ 25

7.2.6. Gain level. GA=-84 through +336. ....................................................... 25

7.2.7. Black level. BL=0 through BL=1023. ..................................................... 25

7.3. Save and Load Functions .......................................................................... 25

7.4. CM-030PMCL-RH command list ................................................................... 26

8. Camera Control Tool for CM-030PMCL-RH ..................................................... 28

8.1. Camera Control Tool Interface .................................................................. 28

8.1.1. Camera Control Tool Bar .................................................................. 28

8.2. The About Window ................................................................................. 28

8.3. Communication Window .......................................................................... 29

8.4. Camera Control Window .......................................................................... 30

8.5. Using the Camera Control Tool .................................................................. 30

9. External Appearance and Dimensions .......................................................... 32

10. Specifications ...................................................................................... 33

10.1. Spectral response .................................................................................. 33

10.2. Specification table ................................................................................. 34

11. Appendix ............................................................................................... 35

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11.1. Precautions ............................................................................................ 35

11.2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ...................................................................... 35

11.3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ................................................. 35

11.4. Caution when mounting the camera .............................................................. 36

11.5. Exportation ........................................................................................... 36

11.6. References ............................................................................................. 36

Change History ............................................................................................. 38

User's Record ............................................................................................... 39

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1. General

CM-030PMCL-RH is 17mm diameter Remote Head camera using 330L pixels, monochrome
progressive scan CCD. This camera achieves a high speed frame rate of 120.491frames per
second. The camera head is small, so it suitable for such machine vision applications as
surface mounting, semiconductor inspection, surface inspection etc.
CM-030PMCL employs PoCL (Power on Camera Link) function and the camera operates full
functions by just connecting the cable with a POCL compatible frame grabber.
CM-030PMCL-RH is equipped with partial scan and vertical binning modes. Using these
functions the camera achieves higher frame rates.

The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com
The latest version of Camera Control Tool for CM-030PMCL-RH 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:

Camera body x 1
Sensor Protection cap x 1

The camera is available in the following versions:

CM-030PMCL-RH

Where C stands for "Compact" family, M stands for "Monochrome", 30 represents the
resolution "330K pixels", and PMCL for interface with “Power over Mini-CL”

Options: OP735 Lens f=7.5mm, F=1.6
OP715 Lens f=15mm, F=2.0
OP724 Lens f=24mm, F=3.1
PD-12U series AC power adaptor

3. Main Features

 φ17mm Remote head system with 1/3 inch Progressive CCD
 High frame rate of 120 fps in Continuous mode, Full resolution
 659 (h) x 494 (v) active pixels
 7.4 µm square pixels
 120 frames/second with external trigger and full resolution
 Up to 504 frames/second with partial scan of 1/8
 193 frames/second with vertical binning
 Shutter speed from 32.48μs to 2 sec. using Pulse Width Control
 Programmable exposure from 32.48μs to 8.299 ms by 1 LVAL (16.24µs) increments
 Pre-select, Pulse width and Pre-select with Smear Less trigger modes
 LVAL-synchronous/-asynchronous operation (auto-detect)
 PoCL (Power over CL) standard compliant
 10 or 8-bit output
 Setup by Windows NT/2000/XP via serial communication

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4. Locations and Functions

 CCD sensor 1/2 inch CCD sensor
 Lens mount Excluding mount M15.5 x 0.5
 Lock ring Is used to fix the focus position

 Camera head φ17mm Camera Head

 Camera cable 2m

 12-pin connector Connecting with CCU

 12-pin receptacle Connecting with Camera Head
 26-pin connector POCL, Camera Link Interface (Mini-CL) (Note *1)
 LED Indication for power and trigger input
 Mounting holes M3 depth 3.5mm for tripod mount plate

*1) Note: When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera, please do not excessively

tighten screws by using a screw driver. The Camera Link receptacle on the camera
might get damaged. For security, the force to tighten screws should be less than

0.291 Newton meter (Nm). Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.
The camera link cable must comply with PoCL standard.

Fig. 1. Locations ( version)

.oNla

i

reS

Z

①

　②

③

④

⑤

PoCL

POWER /TRIG

laesCCF

.oNlaireS

laesnoituaC

⑥

⑦

⑧

⑨

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5. Pin Assignment

5.1. Digital Output Connector for Mini-CL (Camera Link)

Type: 26-pin SDR connector (3M or Honda type) Mini-CL connector

Important Note for PMCL version

CM-030PMCL-RH camera feature “Safe Power” circuit which is specified by the PoCL standard.
This circuit is used to verify the presence of camera and PoCL cable before the frame grabber
provides power.

5.2. Camera Link interface

The digital video is available via Camera Link, with 8 or 10-bit pixel depth, using the CL Base
configuration. The digital output signals follow the Camera Link standard using Channel Link
chip sets.
The data bits from the digital video, FVAL, LVAL, DVAL and EEN are multiplexed into the
twisted pairs, which are a part of the Camera Link. Trigger signals and the serial camera
control are transmitted directly through its own pairs.

The 26-pin Mini-CL SDR connector pin assignment follows the Camera Link base configuration.

For a detailed description of the Camera Link standard, please refer to the Camera Link
standard specifications found on www.jai.com.

Pin No

I/O

Name

Note

1

I

DC +12V

13

I

GND

For # 26 pin

14

I

GND

For # 1 pin

26

I

DC +12V

7(+),20(-)

I/O

RXD

Serial Com.

8(-),21(+)

O

TXD

10(+),23(-)

I

Reserve

9(-),22(+)

I

Trigger

CC1 Ext. Trigger in

6(-),19(+)

O

TxOUT3

Camera Link out

4(-),17(+)

O

TxOUT2

3(-),16(+)

O

TxOUT1

2(-),15(+)

O

TxOUT0

5(-),18(+)

O

TxClk

Clock for CL

Fig.2. Mini-CL

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Port/Signal

8bitoutput

10bitoutput

Pin No.

Port A0

L2

L0

Tx0

Port A1

L3

L1

Tx1

Port A2

L4

L2

Tx2

Port A3

L5

L3

Tx3

Port A4

L6

L4

Tx4

Port A5

L7

L5

Tx6

Port A6

L8

L6

Tx27

Port A7

L9

L7

Tx5

Port B0

NC

L8

Tx7

Port B1

NC

L9

Tx8

Port B2

NC

NC

Tx9

Port B3

NC

NC

Tx12

Port B4

NC

NC

Tx13

Port B5

NC

NC

Tx14

Port B6

NC

NC

Tx10

Port B7

NC

NC

Tx11

Port C0

NC

NC

Tx15

Port C1

NC

NC

Tx18

Port C2

NC

NC

Tx19

Port C3

NC

NC

Tx20

Port C4

NC

NC

Tx21

Port C5

NC

NC

Tx22

Port C6

NC

NC

Tx16

Port C7

NC

NC

Tx17

LVAL

Tx24

FVAL

Tx25

DVAL

Tx26

EEN

Tx23

(Output Timing)

TxCLK

A7 A6 EEN C7 B7 B6 A7 A6C6

C3 C2 DVAL FVAL C5 C4 C3 C2LVAL

B2 B1 C1 C0 B4 B3 B2 B1B5

A1 A0 B0 A5 A3 A2 A1 A0A4

TxOUT3

TxOUT2

TxOUT1

TxOUT0

1 pixel cycle

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6. Functions and Operations

6.1. Basic functions

The CM-030PMCL-RH camera is 17mm diameter small remote head camera using 330K pixels,
monochrome progressive CCD. The length between a camera head and the CCU is 2m and the
cable is attached on the camera head. The frame rate is as high as 120.491 fps. The interface
to the host PC is via digital Mini Camera Link (Mini-CL) with POCL capability. The output video
is either 8 or 10 bits.
The camera has 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial scanning and vertical binning for faster frame
rates.
There are 3 trigger modes in addition to continuous operation. The Pre-Select, Pulse Width
control and Pre-select with Smear Less are available with a unique automatic LVAL sync or
async selection function.
Below the functions are described in detail.

6.1.1. Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation)

The 10-bit digital output is set 890 LSB as 100% video level when CCD output is 200mV.
The white clip level is set at 1023 LSB when CCD output is 230mV.

CCD out

Analogue level

Digital Out( 10 bits )

Black

Setup 3.6%, 25mV

32LSB

200mV

700mV

890LSB

230mV↑

800mV

1023LSB

Fig.3. Digital Output Bit Allocation ( 10 Bits output )

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6.1.2. Electronic Shutter

CM-0303PMCL-RH allows selecting shutter speed in two ways; preset shutter (10 fixed steps)
and programmable exposure (in 511 line period, LVAL, increments).

Preset Shutter
The following shutter speeds can be selected by command SH=0 through SH=9.
OFF (1/120), 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000, 1/15000, 1/30000
seconds

Programmable Exposure (PE)
The exposure time can be programmed in 16.24µs (LVAL period) increments. The range is
from 2 LVAL to 511 LVAL.

Minimum exposure time 2L

Maximum exposure time 511L

16.24 µs x 2(L) = 32.48 µs

16.24 µs x 511 (L) ≈ 8.299 ms

In binning mode:

Minimum Exposure time 2L

Maximum exposure time 257L

20.069 µs x 2(L) = 40.138 µs

20.069 µs x 257 (L) ≈ 5.158 ms

Preset shutter time for each output mode

The preset shutter value is converted to the programmable value (PE) inside the camera.
Accordingly, there is a slight difference between the preset shutter value and the actual
exposure time. Please refer the following table.

Preset

Shutter

Exposure

lines

[Line]

Actual exposure

Value[s]

FULL (µs)

VBinning(µs)

Off(1/120)

511

8299

5158

1/250

246

3995

4937

1/500

123

1998

2468

1/1000

62

1007

1244

1/2000

31

503

622

1/4000

15

244

301

1/8000 8 130

161

1/10000 6 97.4

120

1/15000 4 65

80.3

1/30000 2 32.5

40.1

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6.1.3. Continuous operation or triggered operation

The camera can operate in continuous operation applications not requiring asynchronous
external trigger. The camera will operate at its maximum frame rate, 120.491
frames/seconds in this mode.

For applications that require an external trigger, the camera can accept an external trigger
input via the Camera Link interface. The camera can operate with up to 120 frames/second in
triggered operation as well.

6.1.4. Rear panel indicator

The rear panel mounted LED provides
the following information:

 Amber:

Power connected - initiating

 Steady green:

Camera is operating in Continuous mode

 Flashing green:

The camera is receiving external trigger

Fig.4. Rear panel

6.1.5. Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async. 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 LVAL
synchronous 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.
If 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) modes.

Ext. trigger

FVAL

(1)

(3)

(1) In this period camera executes trigger at next LVAL (prevents feed-through noise)
(2) Avoid trigger at FVAL transition (+/- 1 LVAL period), as the function may randomly switch
between "next LVAL" and "immediate".
(3) In this period camera executes trigger immediately (no delay)

(2)

Fig. 5. Auto-detect LVAL sync /a-sync accumulation

POCL

POWER / TRIG

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6.1.6. Vertical Binning

Binning mode (Command VB) is a function where the signal charge from 2 adjacent (vertical)
pixels are added together and read out as one pixel. Binning results in half vertical resolution
and higher frame rate. By adding 2 pixels together, the sensitivity is doubled. The charge
accumulated in 2 adjacent lines is added together in the horizontal CCD register. This is done
by providing two pulses to the vertical CCD register for each line readout. Vertical binning
cannot be used together with the Partial scan.

Fig. 6. Vertical Binning

Normal full scanning

2 line Vertical Binning

H

H

Horizontal CCD Register

S/H

Reset

Video

Out

Xsg1

Vertical CCD Register

Pixel

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6.2. Sensor Layout and timing

6.2.1. 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.

8

Read Out ( Horizontal)

Read Out

( Vertical)

2 659

494

2

504

OB

OB

692

Effective Video Output

659 x 494

OB

OB

8Optical Black

Pixel ( 1,1)

7

511

249

942 clock

31

1

Fig. 7 CCD sensor layout

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6.2.2. Horizontal timing

The LVAL period is shown for continuous mode.

Fig. 8 Horizontal timing

6.2.3. Vertical timing

The FVAL period for continuous mode full scan is shown.

Fig. 9. Vertical timing for full scan

FULL FRAME READ OUT / PARTIAL READ OUT

1LVAL 942ck =16.24us 1ck=17.24ns

LVAL

693ck

249ck

DATA OUT Valid data OB

3ck

2ck

673ck 269ck

DVAL

659ck

31ck

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6.2.4. Partial Scan

Partial scan allows higher frame rate by reading out a smaller center portion of the image.
This is particularly useful when inspecting objects that do not fill the whole height of the
image.

Full scan Partial scan

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.

AREA

FVAL Low

(L) A (L)

B (L)

C

(L)

Total line

(L)

frame rate

(L)

Start line

End line

2/3

3

14

328

11

356

172.95
83

410

1/2

3

19

246

16

284

216.80

123

368

1/4

3

27

122

24

176

349.83

185

306

1/8

3

31

60

28

124

504.72

215

274

Fig. 10. Vertical timing for partial scanning

Fast-dump period

Fast-dump period

Normal scan period

PARTIAL FRAME READ OUT

LVAL

FVAL

DVAL

3

L

DATA Valid data

EEN

A B C

1L

CCD Exposure

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Horizontal Timing

The horizontal timing is the same the full scanning.

Fig. 11. Horizontal timing for partial scanning

6.2.5. 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 193.9 fps.

Important Note

Vertical Binning cannot be used together with the Partial Scan mode.

Horizontal Timing

Fig.12. Horizontal Timing for Vertical Binning

FULL FRAME READ OUT / PARTIAL READ OUT

1LVAL 942ck =16.24us 1ck=17.24ns

LVAL

693ck

249ck

DATA OUT Valid data OB

3ck

2ck

673ck 269ck

DVAL

659ck

31ck

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Vertical timing

Fig.13. Vertical Timing for Vertical Binning

6.3. Operation Modes

This camera can operate in 4 primary modes.

1. TR=0 Continuous Mode Pre-selected exposure.

2. TR=1 Pre-select Mode Pre-selected exposure.

3. TR=2 Pulse Width Mode Pulse width controlled exposure.

4. TR=3 EPS with Smear less Mode Pre-selected exposure.

6.3.1. Continuous operation

For applications not requiring asynchronous external trigger, but should run in continuous
operation, this mode is used.
For timing details, refer to fig. 8 through fig. 13.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode to “Continuous”. TR=0
Scanning SC=0 through 4
V Binning VB=0 or 1
Shutter mode pre-set or programmable SM=0 or 1
Shutter speed
SH=0 to 9
Programmable exp. PE=2 to 511
Other functions and settings

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6.3.2. Pre-select Trigger Mode

An external trigger pulse initiates the capture, and the exposure time (accumulation time) is
defined by the SH or PE commands.
The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the selected shutter time.

For timing details, refer to fig. 8 through fig. 13 and fig. 14 & 15.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode to “Edge pre-select” TR=1
Scanning SC=0 to 4
V Binning VB=0 or 1
Shutter mode to pre-set or programmable
SM=0 or 1
Shutter speed
SH=0 to 9
Programmable exp. PE=2 to 511
Other functions and settings
Input: Ext. trigger. Camera Link or 12-pin Hirose TI=0, TI=1

Important notes on using this mode

1. The minimum trigger interval >1 LVAL.

2. Depending on the timing of the leading edge of the trigger pulse in relationship to

FVAL, accumulation will be synchronous or a-synchronous in relationship to LVAL. See
chapter 6.1.5 for details.

LVAL_sync timing

Fig. 14. Pre-select trigger mode. LVAL synchronized.

LVAL SYNC

TRIG

2L(min)

LVAL

1L～2L

EEN

FVAL

FULL:6L (97.44us)
Vbinni ng:4L(80.28us)

Exposure

CCD Expsoure

In case the trigger pulse is input during FVAL being HIGH,

LVAL sync accumulation is initiated.

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LVAL_async timing

Fig.15. Pre-select trigger mode. LVAL asynchronous

LVAL ASYNC

3μ s± 1μ s

TRIG

2L(min)

EEN

FVAL

FULL: 6L ～ 7.1L（97.44us～115.30us)　

Vbinnin g:4L～ 5.2L (80.28us～104.36us)

In case the trigger pulse is input during FVAL being LOW,

LVAL async accumulation is initiated.

Exposure

CCD Exposure

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6.3.3. 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 <240 frames ( 2 seconds).

For timing details, refer to fig. 8 through fig. 13 and fig. 16 & 17.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode to “Pulse width control”. TR=2
Partial scan SC=0 to 4
Vertical binning VB= 0 or 1
Other functions and settings
Input: Ext. trigger. Camera Link or 12-pin Hirose TI=0, TI=1

Important notes on using this mode

1. The minimum trigger interval > 1 LVAL

2. Depending on the timing of the leading edge of the trigger pulse in relationship to

FVAL, accumulation will be synchronous or a-synchronous in relationship to LVAL. See
chapter 6.1.5. for details.

LVAL_sync timing

Fig. 16. Pulse width trigger mode. LVAL synchronized.

LVAL SYNC

TRIG

TRIG

LVAL

1L(max)

1L

EEN

FVAL

FULL: 6L ～ 7.1L(97.44us ～ 115.3us)

Vbinnig:4L～5.2L(80.28us ～ 104.36us)

In case the trigger pulse is input during FVAL being HIGH,

LVAL sync accumulation is initiated.

Exposure

CCD Exposure

Raising prohibited

2L(min)

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LVAL_async timing

Fig.17. Pulse Width trigger mode. LVAL asynchronous

6.3.4. EPS with Smear Less trigger mode

In this mode, a fast dump of accumulated charges is activated after the trigger pulse is input.
Then, the exposure starts at 64 L after the trigger leading edge.
The exposure time is determined by the presser shutter speed, either presser or
programmable.
Thus, as the fast dump is made, this mode functions as the smear less mode which eliminates
the smear on the upper part of the image.

Important notes on using this mode

When the shutter setting is either PE=511 or OFF, EEN is kept as HIGH.

Fig. 18. EPS with Smear Less

LVAL ASYNC

3μ s± 1μ s

2L(min)

TRIG

1L

EEN

FVAL

FULL: 6L～ 7.1L(97.44us ～ 115.3us)
Vbinnig:4L～ 5.2L(80.28us ～ 104.36us)

In case the trigger pulse is input during FVAL being LOW,

LVAL async accumulation is initiated.

Exposure

CCD Exposure

TRIG

1.0231 ms (63L)

EEN

FVAL

DVAL

FULL: 6L～7.1L(97.44us ～ 115.30us)
Vbinni ng:4L～5.2L(80.27us ～ 104.35us)

CCD Exposure

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6.3.5. Minimum interval of the trigger input on each operation mode

Mode

Read out mode

Line（Trigger minimum

interval）*

Continuous

Full

511

2/3 Partial

356

1/2 Partial

284

1/4 Partial

176

1/8 Partial

122

V. Binning

257

Pre-select

Full

513

2/3 Partial

359

1/2 Partial

287

1/4 Partial

179

1/8 Partial

125

V. Binning

259

Pulse width

Full

513

2/3 Partial

359

1/2 Partial

287

1/4 Partial

179

1/8 Partial

125

V. Binning

259

EPS(Smear less)

Full

578

2/3 Partial

423

1/2 Partial

351

1/4 Partial

243

1/8 Partial

189

V. Binning

324

*1) The minimum interval for trigger modes shows in case of LVAL sync mode. For LVAL sync
mode, the accumulation time should be added.
*2) In order to maintain the minimum interval on the partial scan, it is necessary so that the

exposure time should not exceed the lines for the continuous mode. When the exposure is
set at longer than that of the continuous mode, the interval becomes longer than the
described by figures (Exposure time – Lines of the continuous).

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6.4. Mode and function matrix.

The following table shows which functions will work in the different modes for CM-030PMCL­RH.

Func.

Shutter

Partial

scan

V Binning

Accumulation

Trigger Mode

Pre-select

Programmable

LVAL sync/async

Cont.

TR=0

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

-

EPS

TR=1

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Auto

PWC

TR=2 - -

Yes

Yes

Auto

EPS w/ Smearless

TR=3

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Async only

Fig. 19. Mode and function matrix.

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7. Configuring the Camera

7.1. RS-232C control

Any configuration of the CM-030PMCL-RH camera is done via the serial communication in the
Camera Link connector. The camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator
software, or using JAI's camera control software.
Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol.

Communication setting

Protocol

Transmit setting to camera:

NN=Parameter<CR><LF> (NN is any kind of command. Capital or small
letters.)

The camera answers:

COMPLETE<CR><LF>

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

COMPLETE<CR><LF>

Transmit request command to camera:

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

The camera answers:

NN=Parameter<CR><LF>

Transmit the following to have the camera actual setting:

ST?<CR><LF>

The camera answers:

A complete list of the current settings

Transmit the following to have a command list:

HP?<CR><LF>

The camera answers:

A list with all commands and possible settings

Invalid parameters send to camera: (99 is an invalid parameter)

SH=99<CR><LF>

The camera answers:

02 Bad Parameters!!<CR><LF>

Baud Rate

9600 bps

RS 232C cable

Data Length

8 bit

Start Bit

1 bit

Stop Bit

1 bit

Parity

None

Xon/Xoff Control

None

TXD
RXD
GND

1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI

9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT

CAMERA

TXD
RXD
GND

1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI

9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT

CAMERA

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To see firmware number:

VN?<CR><LF>

To see camera ID: The manufacturing lot number is shown.

ID?<CR><LF>

7.2. Setting functions

7.2.1. Bit allocation. BA=0, BA=1

This command sets the output for either 8-bit or 10-bit.

7.2.2. Partial scan. SC=0 through 4.

The CCD scanning format can be selected between full or partial scanning. With partial
scanning only the vertical central part of the CCD sensor is read out with a higher frame rate.
The partial scan is done by a fast dump read out of the lines in the vertical CCD register down
to the top of the partial image. This central part of the image is read out with normal speed.
The lines below the partial image are read out and dumped with a high speed.

7.2.3. Vertical binning. VB=0, VB=1

The CM-030PMCL-RH has only vertical binning mode. With V binning the pixel charge from 2
adjacent lines are added together in the horizontal CCD register. It is done by double pulses
to the vertical CCD register.

Note: Vertical Binning cannot be used together with the Partial scanning.

7.2.4. Shutter mode. SM=0 and SM=1

With SM=0 this function selects the shutter from the 10fixed steps (SH=0 through SH=9).
With SM=1 from programmable in 550 steps (PE=2 through PE=551).

7.2.5. Trigger polarity. TP=0, TP=1.

The active trigger polarity is low as default (TP=0). It can be invert it to active high (TP=1).

7.2.6. Gain level. GA=-84 through +336.

GA=0 is 0dB gain, which is normal working point. The range is from -3 dB to +12 dB.

7.2.7. Black level. BL=0 through BL=1023.

Black level (or set-up level) will set the video level for black. Factory setting is 32 LSB for
10bit or 8 LSB for 8bit.

7.3. Save and Load Functions

The following commands are used to store and load camera settings in the camera EEPROM.

Load settings. LD
This command will load previous stored settings to the camera. 3 user settings can be stored
in the camera EEPROM. 1 factory setting is also stored in the camera. The settings stored in
the last used user area are used as default settings at power up.

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Save Settings. SA

This command will store the actual camera settings to 1 of the 3 user area in the camera
EEPROM.

EEPROM Area. EA
If received, the camera will return the last used user area number.

7.4. CM-030PMCL-RH command list

Command Name

Format

Parameter

Remarks

A - General settings and utility commands.

1

Echo Back

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

0=Echo off
1=Echo on

Off at power up

2

Camera Status

Request

ST?<CR><LF>

Actual setting

3

Online Help

Request

HP?<CR><LF>

Command list

4

Firmware

Version

VN?<CR><LF>

3 digits
(e.g.) 100 =
Version 1.00

5

Camera ID

Request

ID?<CR><LF>

max 10
characters

6

Model Name

Request

MD?<CR><LF>

max 11
characters

7

User ID

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

User can save
and load free
text.(11 or less
characters)

B – Shutter

1

Shutter Mode

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

0=Preset Shutter
1=Programmable exposure

2

Preset Shutter

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

0=Off, 1=1/250, 2=1/500,
3=1/1000, 4=1/2000,
5=1/4000, 6=1/8000,
7=1/10000, 8=1/15000,
9=1/30000

Available when
SM=0.

3

Programmable

Exposure

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

2 to 511

Available when
SM=1.

C - Trigger mode

1

Trigger Mode

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

0=Normal (Continuous)
1=EPS(Edge pre select)
2=PWC(Pulse width
control)

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Command Name

Format

Parameter

Remarks

3=EPS with Smear Less

2

Trigger Polarity

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

0=Active Low
1=Active High

3 Trigger Input

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

0=Camera Link
D -Image Format

1

Bit Allocation

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

0=10bit
1=8bit

2

Scan Format

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

0=Full Frame
1=2/3 Partial
2=1/2 Partial
3=1/4 Partial
4=1/8 Partial

3

V-Binning

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

0=OFF
1=On

Only for CM­030PMCL-RH

E - Gain, Black and signal settings

1

Gain Level

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

-84 to 336

2 Black Level

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

0 to 1023

F - Saving and loading data in EEPROM

1

Load Setttings
(from Camera

EEPROM)

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

0=Factory area
1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area
3=User 3 area

Latest used DATA
AREA becomes
default at next
power up.

2

Save Settings

(to Camera

EEPROM)

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

1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area
3=User 3 area
Note : parameter 0 is not
allowed

3

EEPROM Current

Area No Request.

EA?<CR><LF>

0=Factory area
1=User 1 area
2=User 2 area
3=User 3 area

The camera
returns the latest
used DATA AREA.

NOTE: Do not try to use commands not shown in this list.

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8. Camera Control Tool for CM-030PMCL-RH

The Camera Control Tool for Windows 2000/XP can be downloaded from www.jai.com.
The control tool contains a camera control program and a developer's kit for integrating the
control tool in your own software. For the integrator and experienced user, the Camera
Control Toll is much more than a program with a window interface. It also provides an easy
and efficient ActiveX interface built for MS Windows 2000/XP. The OCX interface has the
ability to connect to the camera using the serial interface of the PC by reading and writing
properties for the camera. This integration requires simple programming skills within Visual
Basic, Visual C++ or similar languages in a Microsoft Windows environment.

8.1. Camera Control Tool Interface

The Camera Control Tool Software is based on a main Tool Bar and a number of associated Tool
Windows. Each button in the Tool Bar pops up a separate Tool Window when pressed. The layout
of the program can be adjusted by arranging the windows the way it is preferred. The program
will store this information and recreate this layout, when the program is restarted. All Camera
Control Tools have a Communication Window and an About Window. The other window(s) contains
camera control commands.

8.1.1. Camera Control Tool Bar

This is a Camera Control Tool Bar and when the button of each widow, each control GUI can
be initiated.

8.2. The About Window

The about window contains a picture of
the camera and information about the
version of the program, Internet
connection to JAI A/S and access to the
help documents.

The drop-down box labelled "Help File"
will list all files which have the
extension .pdf and that are found in
the program (default) folder.

It is possible to download updated
operation manuals from the jai website: http://www.jai.com
An updated manual can be saved in the folder address mentioned above and it will
automatically be included in the list of help files.

At the bottom of the windows (all windows but the Communication Window is a colored bar.
The bar is green when the Camera Control Tool is connected to a camera and the camera is
turned on.

About Window

Communication Window

Camera Control

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The bar is red when the Camera Control Tool is not connected to a camera or when the
camera is turned off.

8.3. Communication Window

The Communication Window is used to
connect the Camera Control Tool with
the JAI camera.

Camera Link communication:

Select “Camera Link “at the pull-down
box for Category. Port Name shows DLL
file names (or frame grabber names) for
all Camera Link frame grabbers that are
installed in the pc. This is done by using
a DLL file called "clserial.dll" to upload
all frame grabber DLLs that are found in
the pc.
Just select the option for the frame
grabber that is installed in the pc.

Auto search

Click the auto button to search for a
camera on communication port 1 to 16. The camera control program automatically sends
camera request on every communication port. The user is prompted to use a communication
port if a camera answers the request.

This button is only used for RS-232 communication.

Off/On-line mode

The Camera Control Tool Application can run Offline (without a camera attached)
and all functions are fully functional in offline mode.
Off line mode is indicated in The Communication Window, where a status field
with graphic and text indicates the on/off-line status.
Changing the selected communication port (from the communication window)
changes the online/off-line status. If a camera is found on the selected communication port
the application runs online otherwise offline.

Changing the settings in the application will automatically update the camera settings when
the application is online.
If the application looses connection with the camera it will automatically go to offline mode
and it is indicated in the communication window.

Synchronize program and camera

The Camera Control software has the ability to synchronize either the camera
or the program. Click Synchronize camera to write all settings from the
program to the camera or click the Synchronize program to load all settings
from the camera to the program.

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Files

When clicking the Write to File or Read from File button, the user is prompted for a file using
a standard file dialog. New files are created if they do not already exist.
Files for camera settings have the extension cam. Information about the communication port
is not stored in the files. All settings are automatically sent to the camera when a file has
been loaded (if the camera is online).

Factory and User Settings

Use the Store button to store the current camera settings into the user settings area in
EEPROM. Current camera settings are not saved when the camera is turned off. To save
current camera settings you have to save them on the available user areas.
Use the Load button to restore previously saved camera settings from either the Factory or
the User EEPROM area.

Write All Camera Data to File.

Click the “Write Camera Data” button to save all camera settings into a

text file. The information that can be saved is:
Model Name, Camera ID, User ID, Firmware Version, Current Settings,
Factory Settings and the available User Areas.
The file is formatted as shown in the picture below:

EEPROM Current Area

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

8.4. Camera Control Window

The Camera Control Window contains the
fundamental camera setting functions.
It is possible to set the shutter mode,
Trigger mode, image format, scan format,
gain control and black setting.

8.5. Using the Camera Control Tool

Here is some practical information about the Camera Control Tool:

1. The Camera Control Tool bar is always on top of other windows.

2. When you minimize the Camera Control Tool bar all open windows will close.

3. It is possible to work with the Camera Control Tool when the camera is online and

when the camera is offline.

4. The newer JAI cameras always start up with the last used user area (but for some old

models it will start up with the last saved user area.)

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5. The Camera Control Tool saves the last used settings (not the user area), which don‟t

have to be the same as for the last saved user area.

6. The setup file ‟CameraName.ini‟ stores all information about camera settings. When

the program is started the last settings for the program are loaded from the
file ‟CameraName.ini‟

7. When you turn on the camera and the Camera Control Tool, it is possible that the

Camera Control Tool does not show the actual camera settings (see 4. and 5.).

a. To obtain the camera settings click “Synchronize Program”.
b. To send the settings saved in the Camera Control Tool (last used settings) to

the camera click “Synchronize Camera”.

c. To see which area the camera has started up in click “Get Area”.

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9. External Appearance and Dimensions

(0.2)

5

PoCL

POWER /TRIG

6-M3 depth 3.5

(depth 0.14)

3-M3 depth 3.5

(depth 0.14)

(0.57)

(0.2)

(2.60)

(0.2)

5

(0.51) (1.97)

(2.28)

5013

(1.02)

(1.02)

(1.14)

(1.73)

66

26

585

26 14.5

29

44

FCC seal

Serial No.

Caution seal

Outside Dimensions tolerance : ± 0.3mm
( ) in inches

Fig. 20. Outline.

.oNlaireS

)56

.

0(

5.61Ø

M15.5 x 0.5

3

(0.12)

16.5

(0.65)

(0.55)(0.53)(0.43)(0.85)

21.5 11 13.5 14

(2.36)

60

)76.0(

71Ø

0

1.0-

(in glass t=0.75)

5.1

±0.2

0.2

±0.008

X Z

Y

( )

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10. Specifications

10.1. Spectral response

Fig. 21. Spectral response for CM-030PMCL-RH/PMCL

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10.2. Specification table

Specifications

CM-030PMCL-RH

Scanning system

Progressive scan

Frame rate full frame

120.491 frames/sec. Progressive
(511 lines/frame)

Pixel clock

58 MHz

Line frequency

61.571 kHz

(942 pixel clock/line)

CCD sensor

1/3” Monochrome ICX424ALB

Sensing area

6.4 (h) x 4.8 (v) mm

Cell size

4.65 (h) x 4.65(v) m

Active pixels

659 (h) x 494 (v)

Pixels in video output. Full
2/3 partial
1/2 partial
1/4 partial
1/8 partial

659 (h) x 494 (v) 120.491 fps. H = 61.571 kHz

659 (h) x 328 (v) 172.95 fps H= 61.571 kHz
659 (h) x 246 (v) 216.80 fps. H = 61.571 kHz
659 (h) x 122 (v) 349.83 fps. H = 61.571 kHz

659 (h) x 60 (v) 504.72 fps. H = 61.571 kHz

Vertical Binning

1/2 Binning 659(h) x 247(v) 193.88 fps

(Note: Binning and Partial scan can not be used at the same time)

Sensitivity on sensor (minimum)

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

S/N ratio

More than 50 dB (0dB gain)

Digital Video output

8 or 10 bit in Camera Link

Gain

Manual -3 to +12 dB

Gamma

1.0

Synchronization

Int. X-tal.

Trigger input.

Via Camera Link

EEN output

4 V from 75  source

Trigger modes

Pre-Select , Pulse Width and EPS with Smearless

Accumulation

LVAL synchronous or asynchronous automatic selection

Preset Shutter speed

OFF(1/120) , 9 fixed steps 1/250 to 1/30,000 second

Programmable exposure

2 L to 511 L (32.48 s to 8.299 ms)

Pulse width control

2 L to 240 frames ( 32.48µs to 2 seconds )

Readout modes

Full, Partial scan.(2/3, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8) V Binning

Control interface

Camera Link serial

Functions controlled by RS 232C

Shutter, Trigger, Scanning, Read out, Polarity, Black level, Gain,

Operating temperature

-5C to +45C

Humidity

20 – 90% non-condensing

Storage temp/humidity

-25C to +60C/20% to 90% 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%. <0.3A ( Normal Operation )

Lens mount

φ17mm Exclusive mount

Dimensions

Head φ17 x 46mm ( φ x D ) with 2m cable
CCU 44 x 29 x 66 mm (H x W x D)

Weight

Head with 2m cable 120g, CCU 120g

Note: Above specifications are subject to change without notice

Note: Approximately 30 minutes pre heat required in order to meet specifications.

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11. Appendix

11.1. 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,
including laser sources.
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.
Remove power from the camera during any modification work, such as changes of jumper and
switch settings.

11.2. Typical Sensor Characteristics

The following effects may be observed on the video monitor screen. They do not indicate any
fault of the camera, but do associate with typical sensor characteristics.

V. Aliasing

When the 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 to 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 in the image.

11.3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera

When mounting a lens on the camera dusts 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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11.4. 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.

11.5. Exportation

When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country.

11.6. References

1. This manual for CM-030PMCL-RH can be downloaded from www.jai.com

2. Datasheet for CM-030PMCL-RH can be downloaded from www.jai.com

3. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com

Camera chassis

Fixing plate

3.5mm　±　0.2mm

Camera chassis

Tripod mount

3.5mm　±　0.2mm

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4. Index

Ａ

asynchronous, 4, 11, 17, 19, 33

Ｂ

Bayer mosaic color, 4
Binning mode, 12
Bit Allocation, 9, 26
Black Level, 26
Blemishes, 34

Ｃ

Camera Control Tool, 4, 27, 28, 29, 30
Camera Link, 5, 6, 9, 11, 18, 20, 23, 25, 28, 33
CCD sensor, 5, 13, 24, 33, 35
Continuous operation, 4, 9, 11, 17

Ｄ

Digital Output, 6, 9

Ｅ

EPS with Smear Less trigger mode, 21
external trigger, 11, 17, 18
External trigger, 4

Ｇ

Gain, 24, 26, 33
Gamma, 33

Ｈ

Hirose, 18, 20, 25

Ｉ

indicator, 11

Ｌ

Lens mount, 33
LVAL synchronous, 11, 33

Ｏ

OCX, 27

Ｐ

Partial Scan, 15
Partial scanning, 9, 15, 16, 24
Pixels in video output, 33
PoCL, 4, 6
Power over Mini-CL, 4
Pre-select Trigger Mode, 18
Preset Shutter, 10, 25, 33
programmable exposure, 10
Programmable exposure, 4, 25, 33
Programmable Exposure, 10
Progressive scan, 4
Pulse Width, 4, 9, 17, 20, 21, 33

Ｒ

rear panel mounted LED, 11
reset feed trough, 11

Ｓ

Scanning format, 24
Spectral response, 32
Synchronization, 33

Ｔ

Trigger input, 5, 11
Trigger polarity, 24

Ｖ

Vertical Binning, 12, 16, 17

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Change History

Month/Year

Revision

Changes

Sept 2008

1.0

New release

Sept 2009

1.1

Change the depth in chassis for screws from 4mm to 3.5mm and
add caution

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User's Record

Camera type: CM-030PMCL-RH

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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