JAI CV-A2 Operation Manual

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Compact Monochrome 2 Megapixel

Progressive Scan Camera

CV-A2

Operation Manual

Camera: Revision A

Manual: Version 1.0

A2manDec20.doc

JPT 20-12-04

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Table of Contents

1. General......................................................................................................... 2

2. Standard Composition ....................................................................................... 2

3. Main Features ................................................................................................. 2

4. Locations and Functions..................................................................................... 3

5. Pin Assignment................................................................................................ 4

5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-IN/VIDEO OUT, EXT.HD/VD IN) .................................... 4

5.2. 6-pin Multi-connector (TRIGGER).................................................................... 4

5.3. Input and Output Circuits ............................................................................ 5

5.3.1. Video output ..................................................................................... 5

5.3.2. Trigger input ..................................................................................... 5

5.3.3. HD and VD input................................................................................. 5

5.3.4. HD, VD, PCLK, WEN and EEN output .........................................................5

5.4. CV-A2 Block Diagram .................................................................................. 6

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

6.1. Basic functions .........................................................................................6

6.1.1. CCD sensor layout and full Image format ................................................... 8

6.2. Input-output of HD/VD Signals ...................................................................... 9

6.3. Continuous Operation (Non triggered) ........................................................... 10

6.4. External Trigger Modes ............................................................................. 12

6.5. Edge Pre-select Mode ............................................................................... 13

6.6. Pulse Width Control Mode .......................................................................... 14

6.7. Frame-delay read out Mode........................................................................ 15

6.8. Long Time Exposure Mode.......................................................................... 16

6.9. Start/Stop Mode ..................................................................................... 17

6.10. Smearless Mode..................................................................................... 18

6.12. Sensor Gate Control................................................................................ 19

6.13. Other Functions..................................................................................... 20

6.14. Request Functions.................................................................................. 22

6.15. Save and Load Functions. ......................................................................... 22

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

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

7.2. CV-A2 RS-232C command list. ..................................................................... 25

7.3. Camera Control Tool for CV-A2.................................................................... 26

7.3.1. Control Tool Windows ........................................................................ 26

7.3.2. Camera Control Tool Interface ............................................................. 27

7.3.3. Using the Camera Control Tool ............................................................. 29

7.4. Internal Jumper Settings ........................................................................... 30

8. External Appearance and Dimensions ................................................................... 30

9. Specifications ............................................................................................... 31

9.1. Specification table .................................................................................. 31

9.2. Spectral Sensitivity .................................................................................. 32

10. Appendix ................................................................................................... 33

10.1. Precautions.......................................................................................... 33

10.2. Typical CCD Characteristics ...................................................................... 33

11. Users Record ............................................................................................... 34

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1. General

The CV-A2 is a monochrome progressive scan 1/1.8” CCD camera with 2 Megapixel resolution. The CV-A2 camera is in the popular CV-A1 family. It is designed for automated inspection, featuring a small housing and a wide range of unique functions. The asynchronous trigger can be set to work in several modes, to allow such functions as pulse width controlled shutter, programmable shutter speed and long time integration. To obtain higher frame rates, the camera has partial scanning and vertical binning. All modes and functions can be set via an RS-232C interface, greatly reducing the need for mechanical switches or jumpers. CV-A2 Camera Control Tool for Windows 98/NT/2000/XP contents a camera control program and tools for making your own program.

The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com The latest version of Camera Control Tool for CV-A2 can be downloaded from: www.jai.com

2. Standard Composition

The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body.

3. Main Features

• Compact size 1/1.8” progressive scan monochrome CCD camera

• New 2 Megapixel camera in the popular CV-A1 family

• 15 full frames 1620(h) x 1220 (v) 4.4 µm square pixels per second

• Up to 70 fps with 1/6 partial scan.

• Double speed and higher sensitivity with vertical 2:1 binning

• Iris video output for lens iris control

• Auto shutter and AGC for wide light range

• Internal, external HD/VD or random trigger synchronization

• Edge pre-select, programmable shutter and pulse width control trigger modes

• Start/stop mode (trigger/ext. VD) and long time exposure (ext. VD interval)

• Shutter speeds from 1/15 to 1/200,000 second in continuous mode

• Triggered shutter speed up to 1/12,000 second

• Programmable shutter speed from 1 H to 1250 H. (2047 H in EPS)

• Pulse width controlled shutter 1 H to 2 seconds

• Frame delay readout up to 2 second for pulse width controlled shutter

• Smear-less readout mode for edge pre-select and programmable shutter

• Sensor gate control for non triggered strobe flash applications

• Exposure enable EEN, write enable WEN and pixel clock output

• Short ASCII commands for fast mode set-up via serial port

• Set-up by Windows 98/NT/Win2000/XP software via RS 232C

• Compact housing with C-mount

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4. Locations and Functions

Fig. 1. Locations.

1. 12 pin Hirose connector for frame grabber interfacing and power (12V DC).

2. BNC connector for video output. VS 1.0 Vpp 75 Ohm.

3. 6 pin Hirose connector for trigger input and RS-232C control interface.

4. Gain potentiometer for manual gain setting.

5. Mounting holes, 8 x M3. For precision mounting use only the 4 holes located at the forward part of the bottom plate.

6. 1/2” interline-transfer type CCD sensor.

7. Lens mount for C-mount lenses. *1)

Note: *1) Rear protrusion on the C-mount lens must be less than 9 mm (0.4 inches approx.). When IR-cut filter is used, it must be less than 6.0 mm (0.24 inches approx.).

The IR-cut filter is placed in the C-mount thread. The C-mount IR-cut filter must be ordered separately.

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5. Pin Assignment

5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-IN/VIDEO OUT, EXT.HD/VD IN)

Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01 (Hirose) male

Seen from rear Pin configuration is compatible with EIAJ standard

Fig. 2. 12-pin connector.

Plugs for cable: HR10A-10P-12S

5.2. 6-pin Multi-connector (TRIGGER)

Type: HR10A-7R-6PB (Hirose) male

Pin no. Signal Remarks

1 GND 2 +12 V DC input 3 GND 4 Video/Iris video

(IS=1 for iris video). 0.7 Vpp >1kΩ termination

5 GND 6 HD input/HD output

*) SW502.3 on for 75Ω. SW501.1 on for HD out.

7 VD input/VD output

*) SW502.4 on for 75Ω. SW501.2 on for VD out.

8 GND 9 Pixel clock output

PC=1 for pclk out. R615 short

10 WEN output 11 Trigger input 12 GND

Pin no. Signal Remarks

1 TXD out 2 RXD in 3 GND 4 GND 5 Trigger input

Parallel with pin 11 on 12 pin con

6 EEN/WEN output

*) *2). WEN output if EW=1

Seen from rear.

Fig. 3. 6-pin connector. Plugs for cable: HR10A-7P-6S Notes. *) Alternative signals can be placed on these pins by switch or jumper settings or RS-232C commands. Configurations shown in Bold + italic is factory setting.

*2) EEN will be low all the time in normal continous mode (TR=0), if the selected exposure time is longer than the frame readout time.

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5.3. Input and Output Circuits

In the following the principle for the input and output circuits for video and timing signals are shown. Jumper settings are shown as for factory default.

300 mV

420 mV

GND

Video

Output

CXA1310

BNC

300 mV

420 mV

300 mV

420 mV

GND

Video

Output

CXA1310

BNC

5.3.1. Video output

The video output on the BNC connector is a 75 Ω DC coupled circuit. The video level is shown with 75 Ω termination. The composite sync signal can be disabled. (SO=0). Pin #4 on the 12-pin connector is an ac coupled video output. Termination should be >1kΩ. It can be change to iris video output for lens iris control. (IS=1).

0.7Vpp

>1kΩ termination

GND

Video output

Video

Pin #4/12

Iris video

High impedance

IS=1

IS=0

0.7Vpp

>1kΩ termination

GND

Video output

Video

Pin #4/12

Iris video

High impedance

IS=1

IS=0

Don’t use pin #4 as primary video output.

Fig. 4. Video output.

5.3.2. Trigger input

The trigger input is AC coupled. To allow a long pulse width, the input circuit is a flip flop, which is toggled by the negative or positive differentiated spikes caused by the falling or rising trigger edges.

GND

+5V

33k

TTL

GND

100n

Trigger

input

33k

100k

#5/6

#11/12

100

GND

+5V

33k

TTL

GND

100n

Trigger

input

33k

100k

#5/6

#11/12

100

The trigger polarity can be changed. Trigger input level 4 V ±2 V. The trigger-input impedance is 1 kΩ.

Fig. 5. Trigger input.

+5V

47p

33k

TTL

1k2

GND

10µ

4k7

VD HD

Input/output

SW502

From VD HD

output

SW501

+5V

47p

33k

TTL

1k2

GND

10µ

4k7

VD HD

Input/output

SW502

From VD HD

output

SW501

5.3.3. HD and VD input

The input circuit for external HD and VD signals are shown. It can be 75 Ω terminated by closing SW502. SW501 will switch to output the internal HD and VD signal. HD and VD input level is 4 V ±2 V.

Fig. 6. HD and VD input.

5.3.4. HD, VD, PCLK, WEN and EEN output

Output circuit for these signals are 75 Ω complementary emitter followers. It will deliver a full TTL signal. Output level ≥4 V from 75Ω. (No termination).

GND

+5V

10k

TTL

220

VD, HD

WEN/ EEN

PCLK

WEN

#10/12

#6/6

#9/12

SW501

GND

+5V

10k

TTL

220

VD, HD

WEN/ EEN

PCLK

WEN

#10/12

#6/6

#9/12

SW501

The WEN polarity can be changed. EEN/WEN signal on pin #6/6 can be changed to WEN if EW=1.

Fig. 7. HD, VD, PCLK, WEN and EEN output.

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5.4. CV-A2 Block Diagram

ICX274AL

Fig. 8. Block diagram.

6. Functions and Operations

6.1. Basic functions

Some of the primary camera functions need a general introduction before the operation modes are described. The list below shows the primary functions from the command list.

SM Shutter Mode Normal shutter, Programmable Exposure, auto shutter. SH Shutter Speed Off to 1/200,000 second PE Programmable Exposure 1H to 1250 H. ( 2047 in EPS modes.) SC Scanning Format Full frame, 1/2 partial, 1/3, 1/6 partial BI Binning Off, vertical

TR Trigger Mode Normal, Edge, PWC, frame delay PWC, Long time exposure, start-stop, smearless Edge and Sensor Gate control

The shutter SM can be set to normal (SM=0), where the exposure time is selected from 16 fixed steps with the command SH, or programmable exposure (SM=1). The command PE allows 1250 step with 1 line period resolution. (53.1 µs). PE=1 results in 1.44H. Auto shutter (SM=2) will work in normal mode. (TR=0 ). Range Off - 1/12,000. The CCD scanning format SC 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. The partial 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. Some signal distortion can be expected below highlighted areas, (saturated areas). It is caused by limitation in the vertical ccd register transfer efficiency at high speed.

Imaged scene

Partial scan will only read out the vertical central part of the image

Partial scanning.

Aspect ratio correct

1620 pixels

1/2 PS, 610 pixels

1/6 PS, 204 pixels

1/3 PS, 408 pixels

Imaged scene

Partial scan will only read out the vertical central part of the image

Partial scanning.

Aspect ratio correct

1620 pixels

1/2 PS, 610 pixels

1/6 PS, 204 pixels

1/3 PS, 408 pixels

Fig. 9. Partial scanning.

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Binning mode BI is a function where the signal charge from 2 or more adjacent pixels are added together and read out as one pixel. A resulting full frame with lower resolution can be read out with a higher rate. By adding 2 pixels together, the sensitivity is doubled. The CV-A2 has only vertical binning. 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.

Normal full scanning.

Vertical binning

Displayed image with binning

1620 pixels

1220 pixels

594 pixels

Normal full scanning.

Vertical binning

Displayed image with binning

1620 pixels

1220 pixels

594 pixels

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

Horizontal ccd register

S/H Reset

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

Horizontal ccd register

S/H Reset

Fig. 10. Binning.

The following table shows the frame rates in normal continuous mode.

Scanning

Lines per frame [H]

Effective lines [H]

Frame rate [fps ]

Remarks Full 1252 1220 15 1/2 partial 676 610 28 1/3 partial 474 408 40 1/6 partial 270 204 70 V binning 626 594 30

The accumulation mode is normal H synchronous. In this mode it is possible to start a new exposure during the previous frame readout. The exposure should not be finished before the frame is read out.

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In normal trigger mode (TR=0) shutter speed up to 1/200,000 sec. can be used. In all triggered shutter modes, the shortest shutter time is limited to ≥1.44 H. (1/12,000). In triggered shutter modes with partial scan or binning, the longest shutter speed is not limited by the frame readout time. It can be longer.

Trigger modes with possible scanning and binning combinations

Scanning Full scan Partial scan

TR=

Binning norm. V bin Norm V bin

Remarks

0 Normal

√ √ √

n SM=0, SM=1, SM=3 active. AS=1 active. SG=1 active

1 Edge Pre-sel.

√ √ √

n SM=0, SM=1 active

2 Pulse Width

√ √ √

3 Fr. Delay r.o.

√ √

n n

4 Long Time int

√

n n

5 Start/Stop

√

6 Smearless

√ √ √

n SM=0, SM=1 active

√ Described mode n Non-described mode combination, which will work

Note for mode setting.

With RS232C commands it is possible to set up combinations of mode and functions, which has no meaning.

6.1.1. CCD sensor layout and full Image format

Fig. 11. CCD sensor layout

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6.2. Input-output of HD/VD Signals

In the default setting the camera will accept external HD/VD signals on pin 6 and 7 of the 12 pin Hirose connector. If external HD/VD is applied, the camera will synchronize to it. If no external sync signals are applied, the camera will operate with its internal x-tal controlled sync. The input is TTL level as factory setting. It can be 75 Ohm terminated by the internal switch on the PK8486A board. SW502-3 for HD and SW502-4 for VD. On for 75 Ohm termination. To output the internal HD/VD signals on pin 6 and 7 the internal switch SW501-1 and 1-2 on the PK8486A board should be set ON. The output is TTL level from a 75-Ohm source.

To use this mode: Set function: SW 501 on PK8486A to IN for ext. VD/HD input. (Factory default.) SW 502 on PK8486A to 75 Ω for termination of VD/HD. SW 502 on PK8486A to TTL for TTL level for VD/HD. (Factory default.) SW 501 on PK8486A to OUT for internal VD/HD output. Input: Ext. VD in or int. VD out on pin 7 on 12-pin connector. Ext. HD in or int. HD out on pin 6 on 12-pin connector.

Important notes on using this mode

• External sync system should follow the camera scanning and binning system.

• In trigger modes there are no continuous VD out, only after each trigger input.

• With external HD/VD synchronizing in continuous partial scanning modes, a few pixel

jitter can be expected in the first few lines. It can be avoided if a trigger mode is used.

±1 /8 L

9 to12L

Ext. VD

Ext. HD

Int. VD

Int. HD

Fig. 12. Ext. HD and ext. VD phase conditions.

48 to 166 CLK

46 ±4 CLK

±４CLK

Ext. H = 18.828 kHz ±2% L = 1H = 53.1 µs 1 CLK = 27.66 ns

(

CLK = 36.15MHz)

Ext. HD

Int. Sync

Int. HD

Fig. 13. Ext. Int. HD timing details.

SW501-1. HD in/out SW501-2. VD in/out

SW502-3. HD TTL/75 SW502-4. VD TTL/75

Fig. 14. Switch positions for int./ext. sync and termination.

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6.3. Continuous Operation (Non triggered)

Trigger Mode Normal. TR=0. It is for applications where the camera is continuous running without external trigger. In normal mode the shutter mode can be normal, programmable or auto. (SM=0, SM=1, SM=2). The shutter will work in all 16 steps up to 1/200,000 second or with the programmable exposure in 1250 steps. In partial scanning and binning modes, shutter times longer than the actual frame time has no meaning. The exposure will be equal the frame time.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Normal” TR=0 Shutter mode “Normal”, “Programmable”, “Auto” SM=0, SM=1, SM=2 “Shutter Speed” SH=0 through 15 “Programmable exposure” PE=1 through 1250 Other functions Input: Ext. VD on pin 7 on 12-pin connector. If used. Ext. HD on pin 6 on 12-pin connector. If used.

Important notes on using this mode

• External sync system should follow the camera scanning and binning system.

Fig. 15. Horizontal timing details and pixel numbering for the CCD array.

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Fig. 16. Vertical timing details. Full (and V binning.).

Table showing the figures for scanning

Scanning

V period

Effective video

Remarks Full 1252H 1220H 1/2 partial 676H 610H Shown on timing diagram 1/3 partial 474H 408H 1/6 partial 274H 204H

Fig. 17. Vertical timing details for partial scan.

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6.4. External Trigger Modes

This camera has 6 external asynchronous trigger modes, which can be set by RS-232C commands.

1. Edge Pre-select Mode. TR=1 Pre-selected exposure. (SM=0, SM=1)

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

3. Frame Delay read out mode. TR=3 PWC exposure read out by ext. VD.

4. Long Time Exposure Mode. TR=4 Exposure is interval between ext. VD.

5. Start/stop Mode. TR=5 Exposure start by trigger and stop by ext. VD

6. Smearless Read out mode. TR=6 Pre-sel. exp. after dummy readout. (SM=0, SM=1)

The accumulation is HD synchronously accumulation. The accumulation starts at the first HD after the trigger leading edge. To avoid the <1H jitter caused by this delay, synchronize the external trigger falling and rising edge to HD as shown in fig. 18. below. The trigger level translations should be placed inside the 5.6 + 2.8 µseconds. To obtain the highest triggered frame rate in EPS mode and PWC mode, it is possible to start a new exposure while the previous triggered exposure is read out. The exposure should not be finished before the previous frame is read out.

In Edge pre-select TR=1 and smearless TR=6, the shutter mode can be SM=0 or SM=1.

Ex t .HD

Trig.

T r igge r Phase Ma rg in

5.6 us 5.6 us

2.8 us

In t .HD

Fig. 18. Extern Trigger/HD Timing requirements.

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6.5. Edge Pre-select Mode

The exposure starts at the first HD pulse after the trigger leading edge. It stops and is read out after the duration of the shutter time selected. It can be the first 10 steps in normal or 2047 steps in programmable shutter. SM=0 or SM=1. Shutter selections SH ≥10 will result in 1/12,000 sec. This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with V binning modes. If partial scanning and binning is selected at the same time, partial scanning will have priority. An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a WEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is being read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Edge Pre-select” TR = 1 Shutter mode “Normal” or “Programmable” SM=0, SM=1 “Shutter Speed” SH=0 through 10 “Programmable exposure” PE=1 through 2047 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. trigger to pin 5 on 6 pin connector (or pin 11 on 12-pin connector). Ext. HD to pin 6 on 12 pin connector. (If used).

Important notes on using this mode.

• The start of exposure will start synchronized to the internal H signal. The start may be

shifted max 1H. To avoid this shift (1 H jitter), synchronize the camera to an external HD and make sure that the trigger pulse aligns to the HD as shown in fig. 18.

• The duration of the trigger should be >1H.

• A new trigger must not be applied before WEN is high.

• In trigger modes there are no continuous VD out, only after each trigger input.

Table showing the figures for the different modes.

Scan mode

A B C

CCD array line #

Effective video

E Max frame rate

fps

Remarks

Full 3H 20H 8 to 1227 1220H 18H 15 1/2 Partial 21H 36H 314 to 923 610H 29H 28 1/3 Partial 21H 36H 415 to 822 408H 29H 40 1/6 Partial 21H 36H 517 to 720 204H 29H 70 V binning 3H 20H 26+27 to 1212+1213 594H 18H 30

Fig. 19. Timing for Edge Pre-select with partial scanning and binning.

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6.6. Pulse Width Control Mode

In this mode the exposure starts from the leading edge of the trigger pulse. It stops at the trailing edge of the trigger pulse, and the resulting video is read out. The accumulation is H synchronous. The accumulation starts at the first HD pulse after the leading edge of the trigger, and it stops after the fist HD after the trailing edge of the trigger. It can result in <1H jitter if the trigger is not synchronized to H. This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with vertical binning modes. If partial scanning and binning is selected at the same time, partial scanning will have priority. An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a WEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is being read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Pulse Width Controlled” TR = 2 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. trigger to pin 5 on 6 pin connector (or pin 11 on 12-pin connector). Ext. HD to pin 6 on12-pin connector. (If used).

Important notes on using this mode.

• With HC=0 the start of exposure will start synchronized to the internal H signal. The start

may be shifted max 1H. To avoid this shift (1 H jitter), synchronize the camera to an external HD and make sure that the trigger pulse aligns to the HD as shown in fig. 18. With HC=1 the exposure will start immediately.

• The duration of the trigger can be >1H to <2seconds.

• A new trigger must not be applied before WEN is high.

• In trigger modes there are no continuous VD out, only after each trigger input.

1H=53.1µs.(1920 clk)

No equalize and serration pulses.

Table showing the figures for the different modes.

Scan mode

A B C

CCD array line #

Effective video

E Max frame rate

fps

Remarks

Fig. 20. Pulse Width Control trigger mode

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6.7. Frame-delay read out Mode

In this mode the exposure starts from the leading edge of the trigger pulse. It stops at the trailing edge of the trigger pulse. (Like PWC mode.) The accumulation is H synchronous. The accumulation starts at the first HD pulse after the leading edge of the trigger, and it stops after the first HD after the trailing edge of the trigger. It can result in <1H jitter if the trigger is not synchronized to H. The resulting video is read out after an external VD pulse is applied. (Delay < 2sec.) This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with vertical binning modes. If partial scanning and binning is selected at the same time, partial scanning will have priority. An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a WEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is being read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Frame-delay read out” TR = 3 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. trigger to pin 5 on 6 pin connector (or pin 11 on 12-pin connector). Ext. VD to pin 7 on 12-pin connector. Ext. HD to pin 6 on12-pin connector. (If used).

Important notes on using this mode.

• The exposure will start synchronized to the internal H signal, the start of exposure may

be shifted max 1H. To avoid this shift (jitter), synchronize the camera to an external HD and make sure that the trigger pulse aligns to the HD as shown in fig. 18.

• The duration of the trigger can be>1H to<2000H.

• A new trigger must not be applied before WEN is high.

• In trigger modes there are no continuous VD out, only after each trigger input.

Table showing the figures for the different modes.

Binning

(CCD array line #)

Effective

video lines

Normal 8 to 1227 1220H

V binning 26+27 to 1212+1213 594H

Fig. 21. Frame Delay read out mode

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6.8. Long Time Exposure Mode

The exposure time is the interval between 2 external VD pulses sent to the VD input. The exposure starts after the input of a VD, and it ends after the next VD input, which again starts a new exposure. The interval between the external VD pulses (exposure time) can be from V to ∞. Thermal and dark current noise will increase by accumulation time, therefore the exposure time is not recommended to exceed 2 seconds (or 30 V periods). The external applied sync system should follow the camera scan system. The long time exposure is a continuous process where each external VD pulse will synchronize the camera, stop an exposure, start a new exposure and read out the previous accumulated video signal. A WEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is being read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Long Time Exposure” TR = 4 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. VD to pin 7 on 12-pin connector. Ext. HD to pin 6 on12-pin connector. (If used).

Important notes on using this mode.

• Depending of the temperature, it is not recommended to use integration time >2 sec.

• External sync system should follow the camera sync system.

Fig. 22. Long time exposure

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6.9. Start/Stop Mode

The exposure is controlled by the interval between the external trigger pulse and an external VD pulse. The exposure start at the first HD pulse after the trigger leading edge, and it stops after the rising edge of the VD. An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a WEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is being read out. The shortest exposure time in this mode is >1.44H. The longest exposure time is <2000 H.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Start/Stop Mode” TR = 5 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. trigger to pin 5 on 6-pin connector (or pin 11 on 12-pin con.). Ext. VD to pin 7 on 12-pin connector. Ext. HD to pin 6 on12-pin connector. (If used).

Important notes on using this mode.

• The start of exposure will start synchronized to the internal H signal. The start may be

shifted max 1H. To avoid this shift (1 H jitter), synchronize the camera to an external HD and make sure that the trigger pulse aligns to the HD as shown in fig. 18.

• The duration of the trigger should be >1H.

• External sync system should follow the camera sync system.

• A new trigger must not be applied before WEN is high.

• In trigger modes there are no continuous VD out, only after each trigger input.

No equalize and serration pulses.

Fig. 23. Timing for Start/Stop mode

Timing shown for CV-A1.

A2 timing for start/stop under construction!

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6.10. Smearless Mode

This mode will reduce the unwanted smear signal from a highlighted scene when a short exposure time is used. The trigger mode is like edge pre-select, but a dummy readout is performed before the active accumulation is started. It will remove the smear above the highlighted parts in the image, but there is still smear left below highlighted areas. The trigger leading edge will start the dummy readout. It takes 64 H before the exposure starts. The exposure stops and the resulting video signal is read out after the selected shutter time. It can be the 10 step normal or 2047 step programmable. SM=0 or SM=1. This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with V binning modes. If partial scanning and binning is selected at the same time, partial scanning will have priority. An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a WEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is being read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Smearless read out” TR = 6 Shutter mode “Normal” or “Programmable” SM=0, SM=1 “Shutter Speed” SH=0 through 10 “Programmable exposure” PE=1 through 2047 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. trigger to pin 5 on 6 pin connector (or pin 11 on 12-pin connector). Ext. HD to pin 6 on12-pin connector. (If used).

Important notes on using this mode.

• The start of exposure will start synchronized to the internal H signal. The start may be

shifted max 1H. To avoid this shift (1 H jitter), synchronize the camera to an external HD and make sure that the trigger pulse aligns to the HD as shown in fig. 18.

• The duration of the trigger should be >1H

• A new trigger must not be applied before WEN is high.

• In trigger modes there are no continuous VD out, only after each trigger input.

Table showing the figures for the different modes.

Scan mode

A B C

CCD array line #

Effective video

E Max frame rate

fps

Remarks

Fig. 24. Smearless Mode

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6.12. Sensor Gate Control

This mode is for applications with strobe flash illuminations or long time accumulations up to several frames. In this mode the camera is running continuously with shutter off. The internal Sensor Gate SG in line #14 after the falling VD edge stops the accumulation in the photo diode array, and transfer the accumulated charge the vertical ccd register for readout. If this internal SG is disabled, the accumulation will continue during the next frame. The resulting video will be read out as a full frame after the first valid internal SG pulse. To inhibit the internal SG pulse and continue the accumulation, the external sensor gate control signal should be low during line # 14 (after the falling VD edge). The sensor gate control signal can be synchronized by the VD signal. For video out timing details, refer to fig. 15. - 16.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode to “Normal”. TR=0 Sensor Gate select to “sensor gate” SG=1 Scanning SC=0 Shutter SH=0 Other functions and settings Input: Ext. SG controll to pin 5 on 6 pin connector (or pin 11 on 12-pin connector). Ext. HD in on pin 6 on 12-pin connector. (If used). Ext. VD in on pin 7 on 12-pin connector. (If used).

Important notes on using this mode

• External sync system should follow the camera scanning system.

•

Fig. 25. Vertical timing for Sensor Gate Control

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6.13. Other Functions.

Here a short description of functions not covered in the previous chapters.

Scanning. SC=0 through 3.

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 is read out and dumped with a high speed. With partial scan in continuous and RCT mode, the shutter speed is limited to be shorter than the frame read out time. There is no limitation in trigger modes.

Trigger mode. TR=0 through TR=6.

Smearless readout. TR=6.

This function will reduce the unwanted smear signal from a highlighted scene when a short exposure time is used. It works like EPS modes, but a dummy readout is performed before the active accumulation is started. It will remove the smear above the highlighted parts in the image, but there is still smear left below highlighted areas. The trigger leading edge will start the dummy readout. It takes 64 lines before the exposure starts. The exposure stops and the resulting video signal are read out.

Shutter mode. SM=0, SM=1 and SM=2. SH=0 through SH=15 and PE=1through PE=1250.

With SM=0 this function selects the shutter from the 15 fixed steps (SH). With SM=1 from programmable in 1250 steps (PE). (For EPS modes 2047 steps.) SM=2 is auto shutter. The auto shutter range is from OFF to 1/12,000. The reference setting for auto shutter is common with the AGC reference. AG=0 through AG=1023. Together with the AGC function it will keep the video output constant over a wide range of illumination. The AGC gain is raised when the shutter has reached OFF. Manual gain can also be used in auto shutter mode. Auto shutter will work in continuous mode. (TR=0). Do not use auto iris lens together with the auto shutter function. The camera may be unstable.

Binning. BI=0 through BI=1. Binning mode is a function where the signal charge from 2 or more adjacent pixels are added together and read out as one pixel. A resulting full frame with lower spatial resolution can be read out with a higher rate, and higher sensitivity. (Refer to 6.1. Basic functions.) Lowest shutter speed is reduced to be shorter than the frame read out time. There is no limitation in trigger modes. Binning is only described for full frame modes. (SC=0).

Sync signal. SO=0, SO=1.

Off will remove the composite sync signal from the video signal. (BNC and pin #4/12)

Pixel clock. PC=0, PC=1.

Set to on if the pixel clock is used. To avoid interference, the pixel clock out should be off when not used.

EEN/WEN output. EW=0, EW=1.

Will select EEN or WEN signal to be output on pin #6 on 6-pin connector.

Trigger polarity. TP=0, TP=1.

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

WEN polarity. WP=0, WP=1.

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Will invert the WEN output signal. Normal WEN active is low.

Sensor Gate. SG=0, SG=1.

The trigger input can also be used as sensor gate control in continuous mode with shutter off. SG=1, SM=0 and SH=0. The SG signal will inhibit the accumulated signal in the photo diode array to be transferred to the vertical register for read out. The accumulation will continue until the first VD after SG goes high. Normal is trigger mode SG=0.

Sensor Gate polarity. SGP=0, SGP=1.

Will invert the sensor gate control function. SGP=1 is normal active low.

Iris select. IS=0, IS=1. This function select which signal should be output on pin #4 on the 12 pin connector. Note that this output is ac coupled. It should not be terminated with 75Ω. If IS=0, the normal video signal is output with or without composite sync. It should not be used as primary video output. If IS=1 the iris video is output.

Iris video output. The iris video output in pin #4 on 12 pin HR is 700 mV for 100% video out at gain = 0. (>930 mV for saturation). The iris video signal is without sync. The iris video signal can be used for auto iris lens drive in continuous mode. TR=0.

!! Do not use the auto shutter (CCD iris) function together with an auto iris lens. It may result in an unstable regulation !!

Gain and analogue settings.

!! Do not adjust these settings unless you have knowledge to video adjustments!

Gain settings. AS=0, AS=1.

The video gain can be selected between manual gain (AS=0), or AGC (AS=1). Manual gain is set either by the gain level command (GA=-64 through GA=191) if RP=0, or the rear potentiometer if RP=1. The reference level for the AGC is set by the AGC reference level AG=0 through AG=1023. In AGC mode the video level is kept constant (normal 700 mVpp ±30 mV) by the automatic gain control circuit within a 12 dB range. Together with the auto shutter function (SM=2), it will keep the video output constant over a wide range of illumination. For continuous mode only.

Black level. BL=0 through BL=255.

Black level (or set-up level) will set the video level for black. Normal 20 mVpp ±2 mv.

White clip level. WC=0 through WC=255. For adjusting the wanted white clip level. Normal 800 mVpp ±30 mv.

Note! The clip level can be slightly reduced if GA is –64.

Mode and function matrix.

The following table shows which functions will work in the different modes for CV-A2.

Func.

Shutter

SM=

Part. s

SC=

Binning

BI= 1

Gain

AS=

Ext sync Iris

video

Mode TR= 0 1 2 0 1 VD HD

Sensor Gate SG=1

Trig

SG=0

Remarks

Cont. 0

√ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

√ *

x * SM=0. SH=0

EPS 1

√ √

√ √ √

x x

√

- x

√

PWC 2 - - -

√ √ √

x x

√

- x

√

FDRO 3 - - - x

√ √

- x

√

LONG 4 - x x x

√ √

- x x

St/St 5 - - - x

√ √

- x

√

SmLe 6

√ √

√ √ √

x x

√

- x

√

√ = ok, - = no function, x = not allowed

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6.14. Request Functions.

The following commands are for identification and help. Fig. 26. shows some printout examples from a PC running terminal emulator software. (Hyper terminal). Status, version, camera ID, model name, user ID and the help list are shown.

Please refer to chapter 7.1. RS-232C control and chapter 7.2. CV-A2 Command List.

Echo Back. EB=1. If on, the camera will echo back the RS-232C transmission.

Status. ST. If received, the camera will send back its current setting for all functions. Refer to fig 35.

Help. HP. If received, the camera will send back a help list for all functions. Refer to fig 35.

Version Number. VN. If received, the camera will send back its firmware version number as a 3 digits number.

Camera ID. ID.

If received, the camera will send back its ID, which is a manufacturing code.

Model Name. MD.

If received, the camera will send back its model name.

User ID. UD. With this command, the user can program and store up to 16 characters for identification.

RS232C Baud Rate. BDRT=1 through 3.

It is possible to change the communication speed from 9600 Baud to a higher speed. The new selected speed will be effective after next power up.

6.15. Save and Load Functions.

The following commands are for 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 is used as default settings at power up.

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.

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HP? *** CV-A2 CV-A2 Camera Control Help List *********************************** EB(Echo Back): 0=off, 1=on ST(Status Request): return the all settings VN(Firmware Version): return the version no. of firmware ID(camera ID): return the camera ID (10 characters) MD(model name): return the model name (max 10 characters) UD(camera UD): free text for user (max 16 characters) SM(Shutter Mode): 0=normal shutter, 1=programmable exposure 2=auto shutter SH(Shutter Speed): 0=1/off, 1=1/30, 2=1/60, 3=1/100, 4=1/250 5=1/500, 6=1/1k, 7=1/2k, 8=1/4k, 9=1/8k 10=1/20k, 11=1/40k, 12=1/80k, 13=1/120k, 14=1/160k 15=1/200k PE(Programmable Exposure): 0 - 1250 SC(Scanning Format): 0=full frame, 1=1/2 partial, 2=1/3, 3=1/6 BI(Binning): 0=off, 1=vertical, TR(Trigger Mode): 0=normal, 1=edge, 2=PWC, 3=frame delay readout 4=long time exposure, 5=start-stop, 6=smearless(edge) SO(Sync Signal): 0=off, 1=on PC(Pixel Clock): 0=off, 1=on EW(EEN/WEN): 0=EEN, 1=WEN (connector HR6-pin6) TP(Trigger Polarity): 0=active low, 1=active high WP(WEN Polarity): 0=active low, 1=active high

S(AGC Select): 0=AGC off(manual), 1=AGC on

G(AGC Level): 0 - 1025 GA(Manual Gain Level): -64 - 191 RP(Rear Potentiometer): 0=off(remote), 1=on BL(Black Level): 0 - 255 WC(White Clip Level): 0 - 255 SGP(Sensor Gate Invert): 0=normal, 1=invert SG(Sensor Gate Select): 0=trig mode, 1=sensor gate control IS(Iris Select): 0=video out, 1=iris video out LD(Load settings from EEPROM): 0=factory, 1=user1, 2=user2, 3=user3 SA(Save settings into EEPROM): 1=user1, 2=user2, 3=user3 EA(Eeprom current area no.): return the current area no. of eeprom *** Firmware Version 0.07 ***** Copyright(c) 2004 JAI Corporation *****

eb=1 COMPLETE VN? VN=7 id? ID= MD? MD=CV-A2 UD? UD=JPTA2nr13

st? SM=0 SH=0 PE=1250 SC=0 BI=0 TR=0 SO=1 PC=0 EW=0 TP=0 WP=0

S=0

G=600 GA=0 RP=0 BL=106 WC=86 SGP=0 SG=0 IS=0

Fig. 26. Terminal printout of ID, status and Help for CV-A2.

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7. Configuring the Camera

7.1. RS-232C control.

All configuration of the A2 camera is done via the RS-232C port. 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.

Baud Rate *) 9600 bps Data Length 8 bit Start Bit 1 bit Stop Bit 1 bit Parity None Xon/Xoff Control None

RS 232C cable

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

*) Baud rates can be changed by RS232C commands. (9600bps to 38400 bps.)

Protocol.

Transmit setting to camera:

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

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

COMPLETE<CR><LF>

Transmit the following to have the actual parameter for a command:

NN?<CR><LF> (NN is any commands with parameters.)

The camera answers: NN=[Parameter]

Transmit the following to have the camera actual setting:

ST?<CR><LF>

The camera returns the actual parameter settings.

Transmit the following to have a command list:

HP?<CR><LF>

The camera returns a complete command list.

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>

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7.2. CV-A2 RS-232C command list.

Command Name Format Parameter Remarks A – General settings and useful commands EB Echo Back

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

0=Echo off 1=Echo on Off at power up

ST Camera Status request ST?<CR><LF> Actual setting HP Online Help request HP?<CR><LF> Command list VN Firmware version VN?<CR><LF> 3 letter version ID Camera ID request ID?<CR><LF> 10 characters MD Model name request MD?<CR><LF>

≤10 characters

UD User ID

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

Save and load user text

≤16 characters

BRDT RS232C Baud Rate

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

0=9600 2=38400

1=19200 Rate will be active at next

power up

B – Timing and shutter related commands SC Scanning format

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

0=full frame 2=1/3 partial

1=1/2 partial 3=1/6 partial

SC=1-3 only with BI=0 and TR=0-2 and TR=6

TR Trigger mode

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

0=normal 2=Pulse width 4=Long time 6=Smearless EPS

1=Edge 3=Frame delay 5=Start/stop

SM Shutter mode

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

0=Normal 2=Auto shutter

1=Programmabl SM=0-1 only for TR=0, 1, 6

SM=2 only for TR=0

SH Shutter speed

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

0=Off 2=1/60 4=1/250 6=1/1000 8=1/4000 10=1/20,000 12=1/80,000 14=1/160,000

1=1/30 3=1/100 5=1/500 7=1/2000 9=1/8000 11=1/40,000 13=1/120,000 15=1/200,000

All16 step is valid when TR=0.

When TR=1, 6 and 7, shutter speeds higher than 9 will result in 1/12,000

PE Programmable expos.

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

0=1.4 H

1250=1250.4 H

H= 53.1µsec 0-2047 for TR=1 and TR=6

BI Binning

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

0=off 1=vertical BI=1 only with SC=0

C – Signals and polarity SO Sync signal

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

0=no sync 1=sync on video

PC Pixel clock

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

0=no clock out 1=clock out Should be off when not used

EW EEN/WEN

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

0= EEN out 1=WEN out Pin #6 on 6 pin connector

TP Trigger polarity

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

0= active low 1= active high *1)

WP WEN polarity

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

0=active low 1=active high

SGP Sensor Gate invert

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

0=active low 1=active high active low is normal

SG Sensor Gate select

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

0=trig mode 1=sensor gate SG=1 with TR=0, SM=0 and SH=0

IS Iris select

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

0=video out 1=Iris video out On pin #4 on 12 pin connector

D – Gain and analogue signals setting AS AGC Switch

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

0=AGC off 1=AGC on 0= manual gain. RP=0 or RP=1

AG AGC Level

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

0=low 1023=high Reference for AGC and auto

shutter. AS=1. SM=2

GA Manual gain Level

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

-64=low 191=high If RP=0. 0 is 0dB.

RP Rear Potentiometer

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

0=manual gain 1=rear pot. on

BL Black Level

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

0=low 255=high Range 0 to 255

WC White clip Level

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

0=low 255=high Range 0 to 255

E – Saving and loading data in EEPROM LD Load settings from

camera EEPROM

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

0=Factory data 2=User 2 area

1=User 1 area 3=User 3 area

Latest used data area becomes default at next power up

SA Save settings to

camera EEPROM

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

1=User 1 area 3=User 3 area

2=User 2 area

EA EEPROM area request EA?<CR><LF> Return latest used

area #

*1) If positive logic is used (TP=1), the first trigger pulse after power up will be ignored.

Note for mode setting.

• With RS232C commands it is possible to set up combinations of mode and functions, which

has no meaning, or which can disturb the normal mode function.

• Refer to mode and function matrix on page 22.

• Do not try to use commands or parameters not shown in this list!

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7.3. Camera Control Tool for CV-A2

From www.jai.com Camera Control Tool for Windows 98/NT/2000 can be downloaded. The control tool contents a camera control program and tools for making your own program. 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 98, ME, NT and 2000. 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.

7.3.1. Control Tool Windows

Fig. 27. Windows from Camera Tools.

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7.3.2. 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.

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 List box that contains the help documents will list all files, which have the extension .pdf and that are found in the program (default) folder

C:\Program Files\JAI A-S\’Control Tool Name’

It is possible to download updated operation manuals from the jai website:

http://www.jai.com/camera/manuals.asp/sprog=uk

An updated manual can be saved in the folder address mentioned above and it will automatically be included in the list of help files. For newer camera models the About Window also shows Model Name, camera ID and User ID. It is possible to edit and save free text in User ID. At the bottom of the windows (all windows but the Communication Window is a coloured 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.

The Communication Window

The Communication Window is used to connect the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera. Depending of camera there are 2 possible ways to communicate with a JAI camera. RS-232: Select the communication port, where the serial cable is connected from the list box in the ‘Communication Port’ field, or 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. RS-232 and Camera Link: The Communication Window looks a bit different when it is possible to communicate with the camera using Camera Link and RS-232 com port. The Communication area contains 2 list boxes now.

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RS-232 communication:

1. Select ’COM-ports’ from the ’CL Manufacturer/COM-ports’ list Box.

2. Select the communication port, where the serial cable is connected to the camera from the ’Serial Port’ list box or click the ‘Auto’ button to search for a camera on communication port 1 to 16.

The Serial Port list box and the Auto search button are only active when COM-ports is selected.

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 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.

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).

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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:

Note: The shown table is not for the actual camera.

EEPROM Current Area. Click the ‘Get Area’ button to read the power up settings area number.

7.3.3. 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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7.4. Internal Jumper Settings

Jumper for pixel clock out. R615. Factory setting is short.

Fig. 28. Jumper position

8. External Appearance and Dimensions

Fig. 29. Dimensions

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9. Specifications

9.1. Specification table

Specifications CV-A2

Scanning system Progressive 1252 lines 15 frames/sec. Pixel clock 36.15 MHz Line frequency 18.828 kHz (1920 pixel clock/line) Frame rate for full frame 15 frames/sec. (1252 lines/frame) CCD sensor 1/1.8” progressive monochrome IT CCD. Sony ICX274 Sensing area for video out 7.13 (h) x 5.37 (v) mm Effective pixels 1628 (h) x 1236 (v) Pixels in video output Full: Ver. binning: 1/2 partial 1/3 partial 1/6 partial

1620 (h) x 1220 (v), 15 fps

1620 (h) x 594 (v), 30 fps 1620 (h) x 610 (v), 15 fps 1620 (h) x 408 (v), 40 fps 1620 (h) x 204 (v), 70 fps

Cell size

4.40 (h) x 4.40 (v) µm

Sensitivity on sensor 2.5 lux, min gain 100% video

0.3 Lux, Max gain, 50% video S/N ratio >50 dB Video output

Composite VS signal, 1 Vpp, 75 Ω

Video signal 0.7 Vpp (selectable)

Iris video out 0.7Vpp Gamma 1.0 Gain Gain range

Manual – Automatic

Man. -3 to +12 dB. Aut. -3 to +12 dB Synchronization Int. X-tal. Ext. HD/VD or random trigger External H

18.828 kHz ±2%

HD sync. input/output

4 V ±2 V, 75 Ω

Trigger input

4 V ±2 V, 1kΩ input impedance

WEN output (write enable)

4 V ±2 V, 75 Ω

EEN output (exposure enable)

4 V ±2 V, 75 Ω

Pixel clock output

4 V ±2 V, 75 Ω

Binning Full, 2:1 V binning, Partial scan vertical Full, 1/2, 1/3, 1/6 Trigger Continuous, Edge pre-select, Pulse width control, frame delay Accumulation mode H synchronized/ (H non synchronized. in PWC and frame delay only) Shutter speed. Fixed (Full frame only)

1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/20,000,

1/40,000, 1/80,000, 1/120,000, 1/160,000, 1/200,000 second Shutter speed in trigger modes Max. 1/12,000 second. (1/12,000 for settings >1/20,000) Programmable exposure 1.44 H to 1252.44 H in 1 H step Pulse width control 1 H to 2047 H Long time exposure <2 sec. (Interval between ext. VD) Start/stop exposure 1 H to – 2000 H. (Time from trigger to ext. VD) Frame delay readout PWC 1 H to 2047 H Delay < 2 seconds (Time from PWC trigger input to ext. VD input.) Smearless readout For edge pre-select mode only Functions controlled by internal DIP switches

VD input/output, HD input/output

HD, VD 75 Ω termination on/off

Functions controlled by RS 232C short commands

Shutter speed, shutter mode, Trigger mode, Readout mode, polarity,

Sync. on/off, Programmable exposure, Gain levels, timing signals and polarity Communication Baud rate 9600, 19200, 38400 bps Operating temperature

-5°C to +45°C

Humidity 20 – 80 % non-condensing Storage temp./humidity

-25°C to +60°C/20 % -80 % non-condensing

Vibration 10G (20Hz to 200Hz XYZ) Shock 70G EMC CE (EN50081-1 and 50082-2). FCC Part 15 Class B Power

12V DC ± 10%. 2 W

Lens mount C-mount Dimensions 29 x 44 x 66 mm (HxWxD) Weight 150g

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9.2. Spectral Sensitivity

400 500 600 700 800 900

Wave lenght (nm)

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

Relative response

1000

Fig. 30. Spectral sensitivity

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10. Appendix

10.1. Precautions

Personnel not trained in dealing with similar electronic devices should not service this camera.

The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The handling of these devices should follow the requirements of electrostatic sensitive components.

Do not attempt to disassemble this camera.

Do not expose this camera to rain or moisture.

Do not face this camera towards the sun, extreme bright light or light reflecting objects. When this camera is not in use, put the supplied lens cap on the lens mount.

Handle this camera with the maximum care. Operate this camera only from the type of power source indicated on the camera.

Power off the camera during any modification such as changes of jumper and switch setting.

10.2. Typical CCD Characteristics

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

V. Smear

Due to an excessive bright object such as electric lighting, sun or strong reflection, vertical smear may be visible on the video monitor screen. This phenomenon is related to the characteristics of the Interline Transfer System employed in the CCD.

V. Aliasing

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

Blemishes

All cameras produced are shipped in the condition that no blemished of CCD sensor are visible. In general, the CCD sensor can be affected by radiation, which makes photo diode defective and as the result, the CCD sensor will have blemishes. Be careful not to expose the camera by radiation during transportation and storage. Since we learned that air shipment can cause blemishes by radiation, we recommend to use sea shipment instead. Some pixel defects can occur, but this does not have en effect on the practical operation.

Patterned Noise

When the CCD camera captures a dark object at high temperature or is used for long time integration, fixed pattern noise (shown as white dots) may appear on the video monitor screen.

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11. Users Record

Camera type: CV-A2

Revision: (Revision A)

Serial No. ……………..

Users Mode Settings

Users Modifications

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

AS DEFINED BY THE COUNCIL DIRECTIVE

89/336/EEC

EMC (ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPABILITY)

WE HEREWITH DECLARE THAT THIS PRODUCT

COMPLIES WITH THE FOLOWING PROVISIONS APPLYING TO IT.

EN-50081-1 EN-50082-1

Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. JAI A-S cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to products and documentation without prior notification.

JAI A-S, Denmark

Phone +45 4457 8888 Fax +45 4491 8880 www.jai.com

JAI Corporation, Japan

Phone +81 45 440 0154 Fax +81 45 440 0166 www.jai-corp.co.jp

JAI UK Ltd., England

Phone +44 1895 821 481 Fax +44 1895 824 433 www.jai.com

JAI PULNiX Inc., USA

Phone (Toll-Free) +1 800 445 5444 Phone +1 408 747 0300 Fax +1 408 747 0880 www.jaipulnix.com

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