JAI CM-040MCL-RA, CB-040MCL-RA User Manual
1006E-0906
CM-040MCL/040MCL-RA
CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA
Digital Monochrome / Color
Progressive Scan Camera
Document Version: Ver.1.3
CM/CB-040MCL_Ver.1.3_July2012
User's Manual
CM-040MCL /-RA / CB-040MCL /-RA
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Notice
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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
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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-040MCL, CM-040MCL-RA,
CB-040MCL and CB-040MCL-RA 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 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.
CM-040MCL
Supplement
The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration
of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “.
The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous
Substances is 15 years.
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賜斤児繁附、夏恢夛撹冢嶷鱒墾議豚㍉。
方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。
CB-040MCL
Supplement
The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration
of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “.
The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous
Substances is 15 years.
嶷勣廣吭並㍻
嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕
功象嶄鯖繁酎慌才忽佚連恢匍何〆窮徨佚連恢瞳麟半陣崙砿尖一隈〇云恢瞳ゞ 嗤蕎嗤
墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕 〃泌和
桟隠聞喘豚㍉
窮徨佚連恢瞳嶄根嗤議嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆壓屎械聞喘議訳周和音氏窟伏翌
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賜斤児繁附、夏恢夛撹冢嶷鱒墾議豚㍉。
方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。
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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 Mini Camera Link ..................................................... 7
5.3 DIP switch SW600 ......................................................................................... 7
5.4 Input and output circuits ................................................................................ 8
5.4.1 Iris video output ....................................................................................... 8
5.4.2 Trigger input ............................................................................................ 8
5.4.3 XEEN output ............................................................................................ 8
5.4.4 Camera Link interface ................................................................................ 8
5.4.5 Video Output Bit allocation .......................................................................... 9
6. Functions and Operations ........................................................................ 10
6.1. Basic functions ............................................................................................... 10
6.1.1 Vertical Binning (CM-040MCL only) ................................................................. 10
6.1.2 CB-040MCL Bayer mosaic filter..................................................................... 11
6.1.3 Partial Scanning (fixed rate and variable) ........................................................ 11
6.1.4 Electronic Shutter ..................................................................................... 12
6.1.5 Auto-Iris Lens video output (12-pin Hirose connector) ......................................... 12
6.1.6 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async accumulation .................................................... 13
6.1.7 Rear panel indicator. ................................................................................. 13
6.2. Sensor Layout and timing .................................................................................. 14
6.2.1 CCD Sensor Layout .................................................................................... 14
6.2.2 Horizontal timing ................................................................................. 15
6.2.3 Vertical timing ......................................................................................... 15
6.2.4 Partial Scanning ....................................................................................... 16
6.2.5 Vertical binning ........................................................................................ 17
6.3. Operation Modes ............................................................................................. 18
6.3.1 Continuous operation ................................................................................. 18
6.3.2 Edge Pre-select (EPS) Trigger Mode ................................................................ 19
6.3.3 Pulse Width Control (PWC) Trigger Mode ......................................................... 20
6.3.4 Reset Continuous (RCT) trigger mode ............................................................. 22
6.4. Operation Mode and Functions 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 input select. TI=0, TI=1. .................................................................. 25
7.2.6 Trigger polarity. TP=0, TP=1. ...................................................................... 25
7.2.7 Gain level. GA=-84 through +336 ................................................................. 25
7.2.8 Black level. BL=0 through BL=1023 ............................................................... 25
7.3 Save and Load Functions. .............................................................................. 25
7.4 CM-040MCL / CB-040MCL command list ............................................................. 26
8. Camera Control Tool for CM-040MCL / CB-040MCL .......................................... 28
8.1. Camera Control Tool Interface ............................................................................ 28
8.2. Camera Control Tool Bar ................................................................................... 28
8.3. The About Window .......................................................................................... 28
8.4. Communication Window .................................................................................... 29
8.5. Camera Control Window ................................................................................... 30
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8.6. Using the Camera Control Tool ........................................................................... 31
9. External Appearance and Dimensions .......................................................... 32
10. Specifications ...................................................................................... 34
10.1 Spectral response ....................................................................................... 34
10.2. Specification table ...................................................................................... 35
11. Appendix ............................................................................................ 36
11.1. Precautions .................................................................................................. 36
11.2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ........................................................................... 36
11.3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ........................................................ 36
11.4. Caution when mounting the camera..................................................................... 37
11.5. Exportation .................................................................................................. 37
11.6. References .................................................................................................. 37
Change History ............................................................................................. 39
User's Record ............................................................................................... 40
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1. General
This manual covers the digital monochrome progressive scan camera CM040MCL/040MCL-RA and color progressive scan camera CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA
Hereafter, CM-040MCL/CB-040MCL will represent a whole series except for specific
descriptions.
The CM-040MCL and CB-040MCL are JAI C3 Compact series digital cameras utilizing a Mini
Camera Link interface. Both standard optical configurations (CM-040MCL/CB-040MCL) and
right angle configurations (CM-040MCL-RA/CB-040MCL-RA) are available. The monochrome
version CM-040MCL and the color version CB-040MCL provide a frame rate of 61
frames/second at a full resolution of roughly 450,000 pixels. Using vertical binning (CM040MCL), or partial scan, the camera can achieve faster frame rates.
The 1/2" CCD with 8.3µm 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 CB-040MCL, based on a CCD sensor with primary RGB Bayer mosaic filter,
outputs raw Bayer images.
8-bit, or 10-bit output is available to interface with the capture board.
The cameras also provide an Auto iris control video output.
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:
CM-040MCL/040MCL-RA
Where C stands for "Compact" family, M stands for "Monochrome", 040 represents the
resolution "0.4 megapixels", MCL stands for "Mini Camera Link" interface and -RA indicates a
version with a Right Angle adapter
CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA
Where C stands for "Compact" family, B stands for "Bayer mosaic color", 040 represents the
resolution "0.4 megapixels", MCL stands for "Mini Camera Link" interface and -RA indicates a
version with a Right Angle adapter
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3. Main Features
Member of C3 Compact camera series
Mini Camera Link interface
776 (h) x 582 (v) 8.3 µm square pixels
1/2 inch progressive scan – monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions
33.75 MHz pixel clock
14 bit internal processing
61.15 frames/second with full resolution in continuous operation
60 frames/second with external trigger and full resolution
Increased frame rate with vertical binning (CM-040MCL only) and fixed partial scan
Exposure time from 27.4 μs to 2 sec. using pulse width trigger mode
Programmable exposure from 54.8 μs to 16.3 ms in full frame scan
Preset exposure from OFF to 1/10000
Edge pre-select, pulse width control ,and reset continuous trigger
Manual gain control in the range of -3 dB to 12 dB
LVAL-synchronous/-asynchronous operation (auto-detect)
Auto iris lens video output to support dynamic lighting conditions
10- or 8-bit monochrome or Bayer output
Standard and right angle optical configurations are available
Setup by Windows 2000/XP/Vista serial communication
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4. Locations and Functions
FCC seal
Serial No.
Caution seal
MINI-CL
POWER/TRIG
①
②
③
④⑤
⑥
1. Lens mount C-mount (Note *1)
2. CCD sensor 1/2 inch CCD sensor
3. 26-pin multi connector Camera Link interface(Miniature type)(Note*2)
4. 12-pin connector DC +12V power and trigger input
5. LED Indication for power and trigger
6. Mounting holes M3 depth 3.5 mm for tripod mount plate(Note*3)
*1) Note: Rear protrusion on C-mount lens must be less than 10.0 mm.
*2) Note: When a Mini Camera Link cable is connected to the camera, please do not excessively
tighten screws by using a screwdriver. The Camera Link receptacle on the camera might
be damaged.
For security, the strength to tighten screws is less than 0.147 Newton meter (Nm).
Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.
*3) Note: The tripod adapter plate MP-41 and MP-40 can be used with CM-040MCL/CB-040MCL.
MP-40 uses only two screws instead of 4.
Fig.1. CM/CB-040MCL Locations
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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 Mini Camera Link
Type: 26-pin SDR connector(3M or Honda type)
5.3 DIP switch SW600
This is for the selection of TTL or 75 ohm
termination for trigger input.
Factory default setting is TTL.
When DIP switch SW600 is changed, at first
remove the top cover. The factory default is
set two switches to OFF position. In order to
set 75 ohm, two switches should be changed to
ON position.
Fig.4. SW-600 DIP switch
Pin no.
Signal
Remarks
1
GND
2
+12 V DC input
3
GND
4
Iris Video out
Continuous and RCT
5
GND
6
NC
7
NC
8
GND
9
XEEN output
10
Trigger input
(Note*1)
11
+ 12 V DC input
12
GND
*1: Default setting is via Camera Link. This can be selected by
command TI. 75ohm termination is available by SW 600.
Pin No
I/O
Name
Note
1,13,14,26
GND
DC GND
7(+),20(-)
I/O
RXD
Serial
communication
8(-),21(+)
O
TXD
10(+),23(-)
I
Reserve
9(-),22(+)
I
Trigger
CC1 Trigger
6(-),19(+)
O
TxOUT3
Camera Link output
4(-),17(+)
O
TxOUT2
3(-),16(+)
O
TxOUT1
2(-),15(+)
O
TxOUT0
5(-),18(+)
O
TxClk
Clock for CL
Fig.3. 26-pin
connector
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1
2
1
2
O
N
TTL 75 Ω
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GND
+5V
15k
TTL
1k
GND
100n
1k
68k
100k
1n
75
Trig input
pin #10
SW302.1
GND
+5V
15k
TTL
1k
GND
100n
1k
68k
100k
1n
75
Trig input
pin #10
SW302.1
GND
+5V
15k
TTL
1k
GND
100n
1k
68k
100k
1n
75
Trig input
pin #10
SW302.1
Fig. 6. Trigger input.
5.4 Input and output circuits
In the following schematic diagrams the input and output circuits for video and timing signals
are shown.
5.4.1 Iris video output
This signal can be used for lens iris control in continuous and RCT
modes. The signal for iris video output is taken from the video
signal after the gain control. The signal is 0.7 V p-p without sync.
Fig.5. Iris video circuit
5.4.2 Trigger input
An external trigger input can be applied to pin 10
of 12-pin Hirose connector (when the command
TI=1 has been set). The input is AC coupled. To
allow long pulses, the input circuit is designed as a
flip-flop circuit. The leading and trailing edges of
the trigger pulse activate the circuit.
The trigger polarity can be changed by TP=1.
Trigger input level is 4 V 2 V.
Trigger can also be applied through the Camera
Link connector, when the command TI=0 has been
sent.
5.4.3 XEEN output
XEEN is on pin 9 of the 12-pin HR connector. The
output circuit is 75 complementary emitter followers
or open collector. They will deliver a full 5 volt signal.
This can be selected by a DIP switch located on the
rear board. As changing the position requires removal
of the circuit board, it is necessary to consult with JAI
sales representatives.
Factory default is complementary emitter followers.
Output level 4 V from 75. (No termination).
EEN is also found in Camera Link.
Fig. 7. XEEN output
5.4.4 Camera Link interface
The digital video is available via Camera Link, with 8- or 10-bit pixel depth, using the Camera
Link 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 fed 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 AIA web site, www.machinevisiononline.org.
SW600
Integrator
Iris Video
2K2
1K
GND
+5V
2
2
10k
2k2
75
TTL
100
Pin #9
XEEN
output
GND
+5V
2
2
10k
2k2
75
TTL
100
Pin #9
XEEN
output
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5.4.5 Video Output Bit allocation
CCD out
Analogue Out
(Equivalent)
Digital Out
8bit
10bit
Black
0%
Setup 3.6%, 25mV
8LSB
32LSB
300mV
100%
700mV
222LSB
890LSB
342mV↑
114%
800mV
255LSB
1023LSB
Digital Out [LSB]
32
70025
Analog Out [mV]
890
1023
Black Level
0
White Clip Level
800
100% Level
Fig.8. Digital output (10bit output)
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6. Functions and Operations
6.1. Basic functions
The CM-040MCL and CB-040MCL cameras are progressive scan cameras with 10- or 8-bit video
output via a Mini Camera Link interface. The cameras have 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial
scanning for faster frame rates. Vertical binning mode is also available on monochrome
models.
The camera can operate in continuous mode as well as in 3 triggered modes:
- Edge Pre-select Trigger (EPS)
- Pulse Width Control Trigger (PWC)
- Reset Continuous Trigger (RCT)
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.
6.1.1 Vertical Binning (CM-040MCL 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 shows the vertical binning principle.
Fig.9. CM-040MCL Vertical binning.
The CM-040MCL has ON or OFF function for Vertical Binning:
Setting
Resolution
Frame rate
Off (no binning)
1392(h) x 1040(v) pixels
30.12 frames/sec.
2:1 binning
1392(h) x 520(v) pixels
50.18 frames /sec.
H
Xsg1
Video out
No V bin ning
V binnin g
H
Xsg1
Video out
No V b in ning
V binnin g
Horizontal Direction
Vertical Direction
Full
Full
1/2
Binning
Frame rate 30.12 fps
Frame rate 50.18 fps
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