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

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
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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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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.

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功象嶄鯖繁酎慌才忽佚連恢匍何〆窮徨佚連恢瞳麟半陣崙砿尖一隈〇云恢瞳ゞ 嗤蕎嗤
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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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8

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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6.1.2 CB-040MCL Bayer mosaic filter

CB-040MCL 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.

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

6.1.3 Partial Scanning (fixed rate and variable)

The partial scanning function uses the middle of the image vertically to achieve faster frame
rates. This is very useful when capturing and inspecting an image which does not require full
height. CM-040MCL/CB-040MCL has 4 types of partial scan modes such as 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 an 1/8.

Mode Start line End line Frame Rate

Fast Dump

Fast Dump

Normal Scan

2/3

1/2

1/4

1/8

97

145

219

255

486

438

364

328

87 fps

110 fps

186 fps

280 fps

Fig.11. Fixed partial scan

Fig.10. Bayer layout for each scanning

FVAL Timing

LVAL

DVAL

1

17

24

27

13

9

Full

2/3 Partial

1/2 Partial

1/4 Partial

1/8 Partial

1

Line # from FVAL raising edge

G BRG

R

G B

R GGR

G B

R GGR

Actual V Line #

1

97

145

219

255

G B

R GGR

G B

R GGR

G B

R GGR

6 ck

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0

100% Level700

200

Analog Out [mV]

CCD Out [mV] 265

930

6.1.4 Electronic Shutter

CM-040MCL / CB-040MCL has conventional shutter functions such as preset shutter and
programmable shutter.

Preset Shutter

9 steps of preset shutter are available: OFF (1/61);
1/100,1/120,1/250,1/500,1/1,000,1/2,000, 1/4,000,1/8,000,1/10,000 sec.

Programmable Shutter

It is possible to set the shutter speed in the range of 2L to 596L by 1L unit, in the case of full
frame operation. When 596L is set, it is the equivalent of “OFF (1/61)“ or 16.353ms.

Pulse Width Control

When this mode is selected, the exposure time is controlled by the width of the trigger pulse.
The minimum trigger pulse width is equal to 1L (27.437µs) and the recommended maximum is
2 seconds.

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

This analog signal is available at pin 4 of the 12-pin Hirose connector. It can be used for lens
iris control in continuous mode and RCT mode only. This output is always effective.
As the signal is taken after the CCD sensor output passes through the gain circuit, the gain
setting is influenced. The video output is without sync signal. The level is 0.7 V.

Fig. 12. Iris Video

Minimum Shutter Time 2L

Maximum Shutter Time 596L

Normal

27.437 µs(1L) * 2L = 54.874 µs

27.437 µs * 596 L≈ 16.353 ms

V Binning

29.925 µs * 2L = 59.85 µs

29.925 µs * 301 L ≈ 9.007 ms

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6.1.6 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / async accumulation

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

This applies to both edge pre-select (EPS) trigger mode and pulse width trigger (PWC) mode.

Fig. 13. Auto-detect LVAL sync / async accumulation

6.1.7 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 an external trigger

Fig.14 Rear Panel(CM/CB-040MCL)

.

(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)

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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.

823

592

3 40776

2

582

OB

OB

Active Pixels Output

Video Output

776 (H) x 582 (V)

R G

G B

R G

Pixel ( 1,1 )

DVAL

6OB3 38

2OB

８

Fig.15 CCD sensor layout

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6.2.2 Horizontal timing

The LVAL period is shown for normal continuous mode.

Fig.16 Horizontal timing

6.2.3 Vertical timing

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

Fig.17 Vertical timing for full scan

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6.2.4 Partial Scanning

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

Vertical Timing

The diagram and table below 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.18 Vertical timing for partial scanning

AREA

FVAL

Low (L)

A

(L)

B (L)

C

(L)

Total

line

frame

rate

Start line

End line

1/2

6

16

294

14 L

330 L

110

145

438

1/4

6

23

146

20 L

195L

186

219

364

1/8

6

26

74

24 L

130 L

280

255

328

2/3

6

12

390

9 L

417L

87

97

486

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Horizontal Timing

The horizontal timing is the same as that of the full scanning.

Fig.19 Horizontal Timing for Partial Scanning

6.2.5 Vertical binning

Vertical binning combines charges 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 111.019 fps.
This function is available only for CM-040MCL/040MCL-RA.

Important Note

Vertical Binning cannot be used together with Partial Scanning.

Horizontal Timing

1LVAL 1010 ck = 29.925 us 1ck= 29.629629ns

LVAL

DATA OUT 　　　　　　 OB

782 ck

38ck

820 ck 190

ck

DVAL

776 ck

6 ck

V Binning Horizontal Timing

Valid data

Fig.20 Horizontal Timing for Vertical Binning

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Vertical timing

V binning FRAME RATE

LVAL

FVAL

1+2 3+4

579+

580

581+ 582

DAVL

6 L 4 L

291

L

DATA

OB Valid data 　　　　　　　　 OB

2 L

CCD Exposure

EEN

301 L 111.019 fps

Fig.21 Vertical Timing for Vertical Binning

6.3. Operation Modes

This camera can operate in 4 primary modes.

1. Continuous Mode Pre-selected exposure.

2. Edge Pre-select Mode (EPS) Pre-selected exposure.

3. Pulse Width Control Mode (PWC) Pulse width controlled exposure.

4. Reset Continuous Trigger Mode(RCT) Pre-selected exposure

6.3.1 Continuous operation

For applications not requiring asynchronous external triggering, this mode should be used.
In continuous mode it is possible to use a lens with video controlled iris.
For timing details, refer to fig. 16 through fig. 21.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode Continuous
Scanning Full, Partial
Vertical binning On/Off (CM-040MCL only)
Shutter mode Preset, Programmable
Shutter speed 1/61(OFF) to 1/10,000

Programmable exposure 2 to 596 L

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6.3.2 Edge Pre-select (EPS) 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
asynchronous. The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the selected shutter
time.

For timing details, refer to fig. 16 through fig. 23.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode EPS
Scanning Full, Partial
Vertical binning ON / OFF (CM-040MCL only)
Shutter mode Preset, Programmable
Shutter speed 1/61(OFF) to 1/10,000
Programmable exposure 2 L to 596 L
Accumulation (Auto) LVAL Sync / LVAL a-sync
Other functions and settings
Input: External trigger 12-pin Hirose or Camera Link

Important notes on using this mode

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

Full scan

598 L

2/3 Partial

420 L

1/2 Partial

333 L

1/4 Partial

198 L

1/8 Partial

133 L

1/2 V Binning

303 L

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

table.

LVAL sync timing

Fig. 22 Edge Pre-select LVAL sync Timing

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LVAL async timing

μ s ± 1μ s

1L(min)

CCD Exposure

EEN

Exposure

FAVL

3L～4L

Trigger is input during FVAL LOW period,

LVAL a-SYNC mode is automatically set.

EPS LVAL aSYNC

Trigger

3.05

( Full : 82.3 us ～　110 us

V Binning : 90 us ～　120 us )

Fig.23 Edge Pre-select LVAL a-sync Timing

6.3.3 Pulse Width Control (PWC) Trigger Mode

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

For timing details, refer to fig. 16 through fig. 21 and fig.24 and 25.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode PWC

Scanning Full, Partial
Vertical binning ON / OFF (CM-040MCL only)
Accumulation (Auto) LVAL sync / LVAL a-sync
Other functions and settings

Input: External trigger 12-pin Hirose or Camera Link

Important notes on using this mode

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

Full scan

598 L

2/3 Partial

420 L

1/2 Partial

333 L

1/4 Partial

198 L

1/8 Partial

133 L

V Binning

303 L

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

table.

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LVAL sync timing

Fig.24 Pulse width control LVAL sync.

LVAL async timing

Fig.25 Pulse Width control LVAL async

PWC LVAL ASYNC

μ s ± 1μ s

Trigger

1L(min) 1L

CCD Exposure

EEN

Exposure

FVAL

( Full : 82.3 us ～ 110 us

V Binning : 90 us ～ 120 us )

3L～4L

When the trigger is input during FVAL LOW period,

LVAL aSYNC is automatically set.

3.05

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6.3.4 Reset Continuous (RCT) trigger mode

The RCT mode operates like EPS (edge preselect) mode with smearless function. An
external trigger pulse will immediately stop the video read out, reset and restart the
exposure, then operate as normal mode until the next trigger. After the trigger pulse is
input, a fast dump read out is performed. In the CM-040MCL/ CB-040MCL, this period is

6.77ms which is 215L. The exposure time is determined by the pre-set shutter speed. If no
further trigger pulses are applied, the camera will continue in normal mode and the video
signal is not output. The fast dump read out has the same effect as “smearless read out”.
Smear over highlight areas is reduced for the trigger frame. The reset continuous trigger
mode makes it possible to use triggering in conjunction with a lens with video controlled
iris.

To use this mode:
Set function: Trigger mode RCT
Scanning Full, Partial
Vertical binning ON / OFF (CM-040MCL only)
Shutter mode Preset, Programmable
Shutter speed 1/61(OFF) to 1/10000
Programmable exposure 2L to 596 L
Accumulation LVAL async only
Other functions and settings
Input: External trigger 12-pin Hirose or Camera Link

Important notes on using this mode

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

Full scan

655 L

2/3 Partial

474 L

1/2 Partial

387 L

1/4 Partial

252 L

1/8 Partial

187 L

1/2 V Binning

360 L

Note: When PE is set at 596 or the shutter is set at OFF, EEN is always HIGH.

TRIG

(55L)

EEN

FVAL

DVAL

Full:1.5114

ms / Vbinning:

1.6483ms

3L～4L(NORMAL:84us～113us VBINNING:124us～155us)

High speed dump

CCD exposure

Normal

NormalTriggered

Expsore

Data output by trigger

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Fig.26 RCT mode timing

6.4. Operation Mode and Functions matrix

ID

Value

Mode

Shutter

Preset /

Program.

Vertical

Binning

(Note 1)

Partial

Scanning

LVAL
Sync/

Async

Auto Iris

output

(Note 2)

0

Continuous

Yes

Yes

Yes

---

Yes

1

Edge Pre-

select

(PS)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Auto

No

2

Pulse Width

Control

(PW)

Not

applicable

Yes

Yes

Auto

No

3

RCT

Yes

Yes

Yes

Async

Yes

Note 1: Vertical binning is available only for CM-040MCL.
Note 2: The auto iris output is only effective in normal scan and vertical binning modes. It is

not available in partial scan mode.

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7. Configuring the Camera

7.1 RS-232C control

All configuring of the CM-040MCL and CB-040MCL cameras is done via Camera Link. The
camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software, or using JAI's camera
control software.
Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol.

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>

To see firmware number.
VN?<CR><LF>
To see camera ID. It shows the manufacturing lot number.

ID?<CR><LF>

Baud Rate

9600 bps

RS 232C cable

Data Length

8 bit

Start Bit

1 bit

Stop Bit

1 bit

Parity

None

Xon/Xoff Control

None

TXD
RXD
GND

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

9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT

CAMERA

TXD
RXD
GND

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

9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT

CAMERA

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7.2 Setting functions

7.2.1 Bit allocation. BA=0, BA=1

This command sets the output to 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.

Note: The color sequence for CB-040 MCL differs in partial scan modes. Refer to chapter

6.1.2.

7.2.3 Vertical binning VB=0, VB=1

This function is only for CM-040MCL camera.
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. V Binning cannot be
used together with partial scanning.

7.2.4 Shutter mode. SM=0 and SM=1

With SM=0 this function selects the shutter from the 10 fixed steps (SH=0 through SH=9).
With SM=1 from programmable in 595 steps (PE=2 through PE=596).

7.2.5 Trigger input select. TI=0, TI=1.

This function selects the trigger input to be through Camera Link (TI=0), or as TTL through the
12 pin Hirose connector (TI=1).

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

The active trigger polarity is normally low (TP=0). It can be inverted to active high (TP=1).

7.2.7 Gain level. GA=-84 through +336

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

7.2.8 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 8-bit.

7.3 Save and Load Functions.

The following commands are for storing and loading camera settings in the camera EEPROM.

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

Save Settings. SA.

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

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

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7.4 CM-040MCL / CB-040MCL 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 12
characters

6

Model Name

Request

MD?<CR><LF>

max 12
characters

7

User ID

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

User can
save and load
free text.(12
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=1/100, 2=1/120､
3=1/250､ 4=1/500､5=1/1000､
6=1/2000､ 7=1/4000､
8=1/8000､ 9=1/10000

Available
when SM=0.

3

Programmable

Exposure

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

2 to 596

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)
3=RCT

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
1=Hirose 12pin

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Command

Name

Format

Parameter

Remarks

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

5

V-Binning

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

0=OFF
1=On

Only
CM-040MCL

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>

0to 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 : 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-040MCL / CB-040MCL

The Camera Control Tool for Windows 2000/XP/Vista 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 Tool 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/Vista. 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.

8.2. Camera Control Tool Bar

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

8.3. 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/camera/manuals.asp/sprog=uk

About Window

Communication Window

Camera Control

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

8.4. Communication Window

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

Camera Link communication:

The CL Manufacturer/COM-ports‟ list box
also contains DLL file names (or frame
grabber names) for all Camera Link
frame grabbers that are installed in the
pc. This is done by using a DLL file called
"clserial.dll" to upload all frame grabber
DLLs that are found in the pc.
Just select the option for the frame
grabber that is installed in the pc.

Auto search

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

This button is only used for RS-232 communication.

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 loses connection with the camera it will automatically go to offline mode
and it is indicated in the communication window.

Synchronize program and camera

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

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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 in one of 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.

EEPROM Current Area.

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

8.5. 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.

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8.6. 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.)

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 that are 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

(2.28)

(2.60)

(1.97)

MI NI- CL

Outs i de s i ze t olerance：± 0. 3mm

POWER/ TRIG

50

66

Serial No.

6-M3 depth 3.5

FCC seal

Caution seal

58

44

29

C-Mount

13

26

26

(1.73)

(1.14)

14.5
(0.57)

(0.51)

5

(0.2)

(1.02)

(1.

02)

(depth0.14)

3-M3 depth 3.5

5

(0.2)

Unit:mm ( ) :inch

(depth0.14)

Fig.27 Outline for CM/CB-040MCL

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C-Mount

MINI-CL

POWER/TRIG

(1.9 7)

50

(3.6 8)

93.5

(2.28)

6.3

(0.2 5)

Seri al No.

Caut ion se al

58

FCC seal

(dep th0.14)

(dep th0.14)

(dep th0.14 )

(1.1 4)

29

31

(1.2 2)

32.5 8

(0.3 1)

(1.28)

(1.0 2)

26

(1.0 2)

(1.28)

(0.57)

(1.7 3)

(0.2 0)

5

(0.31)

(1.0 2)

32.5

8

14.5

44

26

26

Outs ide size tolerance：±0 .3mm

Unit:mm, ( ) inch

3-M3 depth 3.5

4-3M depth 3.5

6-3M depth 3.5

Fig.28 Outline for CM/CB-040MCL-RA

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10. Specifications

10.1 Spectral response

Fig.29 Spectral response for CM-040MCL/040MCL-RA

Fig.30 Spectral response for CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA

400 500 600 700 800 900

Wave length (nm)

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

Relative response

1000

W ave length (nm)

400 500 600 700 800

1 .0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

R elative response

IR stop

B G R

W ave length (nm)

400 500 600 700 800

1 .0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

R elative response

IR stop

B G R

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10.2. Specification table

Specifications

CM-040MCL/-RA

CB-040MCL/-RA

Scanning system

Progressive scan

Frame rate full frame

60.15 frames/sec. Progressive (596 lines/frame)

Pixel clock

33.75 MHz

Line frequency

36.447 kHz (1H = 27.437 µs) (926 pixel clock/line)

CCD sensor

1/2 inch Monochrome ICX415AL

1/2 inch Bayer Color ICX415AQ

Sensing area

6.49 (h) x 4.83 (v) mm 1/2 inch diagonal

Cell size

8.3 (h) x 8.3 (v) m

Active pixels

776 (h) x 582 (v)

Pixels in video output.

Full Scan

2/3 partial Scan
1/2 partial Scan
1/4 partial Scan
1/8 partial Scan
Vertical Binning

776 (h) x 582 (v) 61 fps. H = 36.447 kHz
776(h) x 390 (v) 87 fps H= 36.447 kHz
776 (h) x 294 (v) 110 fps. H = 36.447 kHz
776(h) x 146 (v) 186 fps. H = 36.447 kHz
776 (h) x 74 (v) 280 fps. H = 36.447 kHz
776 (h) x 291 (v) 111 fps. H = 33.416 kHz ( CM-040MCL/-RA only))

Note: Partial scan and Vertical Binning mode cannot be used at the same time

Sensitivity on sensor (minimum)

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

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

S/N ratio

More than 50 dB (0dB gain)

Digital Video output

Camera Link

8 bit, 10 bit

Camera Link

BAYER 8 bit, 10 bit

Iris video output. Analog

0.7 V p-p

Gain

Manual : -3 to +12 dB

Gamma

γ=1.0

Synchronization

Internal X-tal

Hardware Trigger modes

Edge Pre-Select , Pulse Width Control, RCT

Electronic Shutter

Preset Shutter speed

Programmable exposure

OFF(1/61) and 1/100 to 1/10,000 in 9 steps

2L(54.8µs) to 596 L ( 16.3 ms) in 1L steps

Lens Iris Control

Video control

Control interface

Camera Link

Indicators on rear panel

Power, trigger

Operating temperature

-5C to +50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%. 5.1 w

Lens mount

C-mount

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

Flange back

17.526mm Tolerance 0 ～ -0.05mm

Optical Low Pass Filter

Built in (Only for CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA)

Dimensions

CM/CB-040MCL

44 x 29 x 75 mm (W x H x D) excluding protrusions

CM/CB-040MCL-RA

44 x 29 x 93.5 mm (W x H x D) excluding protrusions

Weight

CM/CB-040MCL

125 g

CM/CB-040MCL-RA

155 g

Above specifications are subject to change without notice

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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 transportation in order to limit the influence of cosmic rays on the
camera.
Pixel defects/blemishes may also 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 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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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-040MCL/040MCL-RA / CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA can be downloaded from

www.jai.com

2. Datasheet for CM-040MCL/040MCL-RA / CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA 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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Index

A

Auto Iris Lens............................................. 12

B

Bayer mosaic filter ...................................... 11

Blemishes ................................................. 36

C

Camera Link ............................................... 8

CCD sensor .......................................... 35, 37

CCD Sensor ............................................... 14

continuous ...................................... 10, 15, 16

Continuous operation ................................... 18

D

DIP switch ................................................. 7

E

Edge Pre-select (EPS) ................................... 19

Edge pre-select(EPS) .................................... 10

Electronic Shutter ....................................... 12

external trigger ...................................... 8, 13

G

Gain ....................................................... 35

Gigabit Ethernet .......................................... 7

H

Hirose ................................................. 8, 20

L

Lens mount ............................................... 35

P

partial scan ............................................... 16

Partial scanning .......................................... 16

Partial Scanning ......................................... 11

Pixels in video output ................................... 35

Preset Shutter...................................... 12, 35

Programmable Shutter ................................ 12

Pulse Width Control (PWC) ............................. 20

R

RCT ........................................................ 22

RS-232C ................................................... 24

S

Spectral response ....................................... 34

Synchronization .......................................... 35

T

Trigger input ............................................. 13

Trigger mode ........................................ 20, 22

Trigger polarity ........................................... 8

V

Vertical Binning ..................................... 10, 17

X

XEEN ........................................................ 8

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Change History

Month/Year

Revision

Changes

June 2009

1.0

New release

Sept 2009

1.1

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

May 2011

1.2

he description in the chapter 7.2 RS-232C control is corrected
since CMCB-040MCL does not have RS-232C interface through
12pin connector.

July2012

1.3

Correct command BA. 0 for 10bit and 1 for 8bit.

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User's Record

Camera type: CM-040MCL/040MCL-RA

CB-040MCL/040MCL-RA

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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