JAI CV-M7+, M4+ CL, M7+ CL, CV-M4+CL, CV-M7+CL Operation Manual

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Digital Monochrome and Color

Megapixel Progressive Scan Cameras

CV-M4+/M4+CL CV-M7

/M7+CL

Operation Manual

Camera: Revision B

Manual: Version 1.0

Preliminary

M4plusBman1may07.doc

JPT 07-05-03

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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/RS232C)............................................................ 4

5.2. Digital Output Connector for EIA-644 (LVDS)...................................................... 4

5.3. Digital Output Connector for Camera Link ........................................................ 5

5.4. Input and Output Circuits ............................................................................ 6

5.4.1. Video output ..................................................................................... 6

5.4.2. Trigger input Multi Shutter input ............................................................. 6

5.4.3. Composite Sync output......................................................................... 6

5.4.4. LVDS interface................................................................................... 6

5.4.5. Camera Link interface.......................................................................... 7

5.5. CV-M4+ Block Diagram................................................................................. 8

6. Functions and Operations .................................................................................8

6.1. Basic functions .........................................................................................8

6.2. Output of Timing Signals ........................................................................... 11

6.3. Continuous Operation (Non triggered) ........................................................... 12

6.4. External Trigger Modes ............................................................................. 15

6.5. Edge Pre-select Mode ............................................................................... 16

6.6. Pulse Width Control Mode .......................................................................... 18

6.7. Frame-delay read out Mode........................................................................ 19

6.8. Frame-delay read out Mode with multiple exposure........................................... 20

6.9. Other Functions. ..................................................................................... 21

7. Configuring the Camera.................................................................................. 22

7.1. Mode setting SW1 on rear .......................................................................... 22

7.2. Mode setting SW301 inside ......................................................................... 22

7.3. Internal Switch and Jumper Settings ............................................................. 22

7.4. RS-232C control ...................................................................................... 23

7.5. CV-M4+ command list................................................................................ 24

7.6. Camera Control Tool for CV-M4+.................................................................. 25

8. External Appearance and Dimensions ................................................................ 26

9. Specifications .............................................................................................. 26

9.1. Spectral sensitivity .................................................................................. 26

9.2. Specification table .................................................................................. 27

10. Appendix .................................................................................................. 28

10.1. Precautions.......................................................................................... 28

10.2. Typical CCD Characteristics ...................................................................... 28

10.3. Camera Link Test points .......................................................................... 29

11. Users Record.............................................................................................. 30

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1. General

This manual will cover the following 4 cameras: CV-M4+/CV-M4+CL and CV-M7+/CV-M7+CL.

The revision B cameras are updated with a new function, Restart Continuous Trigger mode (RCT). The trigger can be H a-synchronous or H synchronous. Binning is now only vertical.

The cameras are based on progressive scan 2/3” CCD megapixel interline transfer sensors. CV-M4

is a digital monochrome progressive scan CCD camera with LVDS output.

CV-M4

CL is a digital monochrome progressive scan CCD camera with Camera Link output.

CV-M7

is a digital RGB color progressive scan CCD camera with LVDS output.

CV-M7

CL is a digital RGB color progressive scan CCD camera with Camera Link output. The color cameras use a RGB primary color filter CCD sensor (Bayer color filter). The video output is a single data stream with the RGB signals in sequence. The RGB color decoding should be done in the host PC. The cameras are designed for automated imaging applications, featuring high resolution and high speed within a uniform and compact housing. The high-speed shutter function, asynchronous random trigger mode and partial scan mode allows the camera to capture high quality images of fast moving objects with a high frame rate. It is suitable for industrial applications such as on-line inspection and measurement. Thanks to the EIA-644 (LVDS) digital interface, crisp and clear images are achieved. The CV-M4

CL features the Camera Link standardized multiplexed signal output interface.

The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com The latest version of Camera Control Tool for CV-M4

/M4+CL and CV-M7+/CV-M+7CL can be

downloaded from: www.jai.com

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

2. Standard Composition

The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and tripod mount plate.

3. Main Features

• Digital 2/3” megapixel progressive scan CCD cameras

• 1392 (h) x 1040 (v) 6.45µm square pixels (1380 x 1030 pixels read out)

• Monochrome versions and color versions for host PC RGB color coding

• 8 bit digital output as LVDS (EIA 644)(digitization via 10 bit A/D)

• Camera Link versions CV-M4

CL/CV-M7+CL features full 10-bit output

• Analogue video output for iris control

• 24 frames/second with full resolution

• Increased frame rate with 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 partial scan

• Vertical binning for higher frame rates and higher sensitivity on monochrome versions

• Shutter speed 1/24 to 1/10,000 second in 10 steps

• H synchronous and H a-synchronous triggered shutter

• Edge pre-select and pulse width controlled external trigger modes

• Restart Continuous Trigger mode

• Frame-delay and smearless readout modes

• Multiple exposure with up to 6 exposures within a single frame

• Trigger and timing signals via LVDS or Camera Link

• Camera setup via switches or RS-232C/Camera Link

• Windows 98/NT/Win2000 control software

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4. Locations and Functions

1. CCD sensor

2. Lens mount (C-mount)

3. Rear panel with SW1

4. Digital output connector

5. DC in/Trigger in/RS-232C connector

6. Gain potentiometer

7. Mounting holes M3

Fig. 1. Locations

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5. Pin Assignment

5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-IN/RS232C)

Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01 (Hirose) male. (Seen from rear of camera.)

*) Iris video out without sync. Refer to 5.4.1 video output *1) EEN or c. sync out select by RS232C command SE

Fig. 2. 12-pin connector.

*2) input on 12-pin con. or LVDS/(CL) by command TP or int. SW301-1

5.2. Digital Output Connector for EIA-644 (LVDS)

This pin configuration is only valid for CV-M4+/ CV-M7+

Type: 26 pin MRD connector 3M 10226-1A10JL

Fig. 3. LVDS connector

The digital input and output signals follow the EIA 644 standard. It is also called Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS). The output differential line driver is NS type DS90C031.

*1) input on 12-pin con. or LVDS/(CL) by command TP or int. SW301-1

Pin no. Signal Remarks

1 GND 2 +12 V DC input 3 GND 4 Video output

Analogue video for test and iris control *)

5 GND 6 RXD in 7 TXD out

Or via Camera Link for CL+ versions if JP 301 short

8 GND 9 EEN/sync out

*1) composite sync.

10 Trigger input

*2) Or on LVDS or Camera Link.

11 Multi shutter

*2) Or on LVDS or Camera Link.

12 GND

Pin no. Signal Function Remarks

1 14 +/- D2 Video output (LSB) 2 15 +/- D3 Video output 2 16 +/- D4 Video output 4 17 +/- D5 Video output 5 18 +/- D6 Video output 6 19 +/- D7 Video output 7 20 +/- D8 Video output 8 21 +/- D9 Video output (MSB)

8 most significant bits of the 10 bit digitized video

9 22 +/-TRIG Trigger input

*1) or TTL on #10 12 pin

10 23 +/-Multi Multiple exposure

*1) or TTL on #11 12 pin

11 24 +/-LEN Line enable 12 25 +/-FEN Frame enable 13 26 +/-PCLK Pixel clock

Line receiver is NS type DS90C032. The following signal are found on the Digital Output Connector: D2 – D9 8 bit video Data out. PCLK Pixel CLocK. One clock pulse for each video data byte. LEN Line ENable. A pulse for the beginning of each new line. FEN Frame Enable. Video frame out data is valid. Multi Multiple shutter. Trigger input for multiple exposures. Ext. Trigger IN External trigger signal in for exposure control. The polarity for LEN, FEN, TRIG is negative and Multi is positive as factory setting. It can be changed by internal SW301-2 and 3 or RS 232C command FP and TP

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5.3. Digital Output Connector for Camera Link

This pin configuration is only valid for CV-M4+CL and CV-M+7CL

Pin no. Signal Function Remarks

1 14 Shield Shield 2 15 -/+ TX0 2 16 -/+ TX1 4 17 -/+ TX2

Video signal, LEN, FEN, DVAL and EEN

Multiplexed signals

5 18 -/+ TXCLK Pixel clock 6 19 -/+ TX3 Video, LEN, FEN, DVAL, EEN

Multiplexed signals

7 20 +/- STC RXD in 8 21 -/+ STFG TXD out

Or via pin #6 # 7 12pin if JP 301 open

9 22 -/+ TRIG Trigger input

*1) Or TTL on #10 12 pin

10 23 -/+ Multi Multiple exposure

*1) Or TTL on #11 12 pin

11 24 12 25 13 26 Shield Shield

*1) input on 12-pin con. or LVDS/(CL) by command TP or int. SW301-1

Type: 26 pin MRD connector

3M 10226-1A10JL

Fig. 4. Camera Link connector

The digital output signals follow the Camera Link standardized multiplexed signal output interface. The output driver is NS type DS90CR283, and the receiver is NS type DS90CR284.

The following signals are found on the Digital Output Connector: SerTC RXD serial data to camera SerTFG TXD serial data to frame grabber CC1 Trigger signal in for exposure control. CC2 Trigger input for multiple exposure X0 to X3 Camera Link multiplexed data out Xclk Camera Link clock. Used as pixel clock.

In the Channel Link X0 to X3 multiplexed signals the following signals are encoded. D0 – D9 10 bit video data out LEN Line ENable. A pulse for the beginning of a new line. FEN Frame ENable. Video frame data is valid. DVAL Data VALid. EEN Exposure Enable.

The polarity for LEN, FEN and Multi is positive and TRIG in negative as factory setting. It can be changed by internal SW301-2 and 3 or RS 232C command FP and TP.

For Camera Link interface principle diagram please check Fig. 8.

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5.4. Input and Output Circuits

GND

#4/12

Video

Output

68p

1µ2

500 mV

GND

Black

level

GND

#4/12

Video

Output

68p

1µ2

500 mV

GND

Black

level

5.4.1. Video output

The analogue video output without composite sync is a 75 Ω DC coupled circuit. It is for test only. It can be used for iris control if the camera is in normal mode. The video black level is 0.5 volt without termination. The video is without composite sync. Analogue video in partial scan is only valid for the scanned area.

Important note on using this signal for iris control.

The signal for iris video output is taken from the video signal after the gain control. If it is used for auto iris control, the digital output video level can only be adjusted with the lens level adjust. The camera gain adjust will only change the working point.

Fig. 5. Video output.

5.4.2. Trigger input Multi Shutter input

GND

+5V

15k

TTL

GND

100n

68k

100k

10k

Trig input pin #10 Multi shut pin #11

GND

+5V

15k

TTL

GND

100n

68k

100k

10k

Trig input pin #10 Multi shut pin #11

The trigger inputs on the 12 pin Hirose connector 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. The trigger polarity can be changed. Trigger input level 4 V ±2 V. The trigger-input impedance is 10 kΩ. The trigger inputs can be changed to LVDS or Camera Link input.

Fig. 6. Trigger input.

GND

+5V

10k

2k2

TTL

100

#9/12

Sync. out

GND

+5V

10k

2k2

TTL

100

#9/12

Sync. out

5.4.3. Composite Sync output

On pin #9 on 12 pin HR connector EEN or composite sync can be output. (Command SE). The output circuit is 75 Ω complementary emitter followers. It will deliver a full 5 volt signal. Output level ≥4 V from 75Ω. (No termination).

Fig. 7. Composite Sync. output

5.4.4. LVDS interface For LVDS the digital input and output signals follow the EIA 644 standard. It is also called Low

Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS). The output differential line driver is NS type DS90C031, and the line receiver is NS type DS90C032. Typical LVDS output level is ±350 mVolt differential. Typical LVDS input threshold is ±100 mVolt differential. Typical LVDS line impedance is 100 Ω.

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5.4.5. Camera Link interface

For Camera Link the digital output signals follow the Camera Link standardized multiplexed signal output interface. The output driver is NS type DS90CR283, and the receiver is NS type DS90CR284. The data bits from the 10 bit digital video, FEN, LEN. EEN and DVAL are multiplexed into the twisted pairs, which are a part of the Camera Link. Trigger signals and the serial camera control is feed directly through its own pair.

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

1 14 13 26

Xclk

SerTFG

SerTC

CC1

CC2

CC3

CC4

Sheilds

4 x 7-1

MUX

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9

EEN

LEN FEN

DVAL

Pclk

In 0 In 1 In 2 In 3 In 4 In 6

In 27

In 5 In 7

In 8 In 23 In 24 In 25 In 26

In (nx)

Txclk

10 23

24 11

12 25

Pair 1

Pair 2

Pair 3

Pair 5

Pair 4

Pair 7

Pair 6

Pair 8

Pair 9

Pair 11

Pair 12

Sheilds

TXD out

RXD in

Ext. trig in

Ground

Signal

Connector pin

CV-M4CL Camera

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8

D9 EEN LEN FEN

DVAL

Pclk

TXD out

RXD in

Ext. trig in

Camera Link Cable

Camera Signals

To Frame Grabber

Multi Shut. in Multi Shut. in

1 14 13 26

Xclk

SerTFG

SerTC

CC1

CC2

CC3

CC4

Sheilds

4 x 7-1

MUX

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9

EEN

LEN FEN

DVAL

Pclk

In 0 In 1 In 2 In 3 In 4 In 6

In 27

In 5 In 7

In 8 In 23 In 24 In 25 In 26

In (nx)

Txclk

10 23

24 11

12 25

Pair 1

Pair 2

Pair 3

Pair 5

Pair 4

Pair 7

Pair 6

Pair 8

Pair 9

Pair 11

Pair 12

Sheilds

TXD out

RXD in

Ext. trig in

Ground

Signal

Connector pin

CV-M4CL Camera

D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8

D9 EEN LEN FEN

DVAL

Pclk

TXD out

RXD in

Ext. trig in

Camera Link Cable

Camera Signals

To Frame Grabber

Multi Shut. in Multi Shut. in

Fig. 8. Principle diagram for Camera Link interface

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5.5. CV-M4+ Block Diagram

Fig. 9. Block diagram for the camera

6. Functions and Operations

6.1. Basic functions

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. The partial 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 the shutter speed is limited to be shorter than the frame read out time. (SC=1 1/50. SC=2 1/100. SC=3 1/200). In PWC mode TR=2, there is no limitation. A minor 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. Lines shown in partial scans are: 1/2 PS 512 lines. 1/4 PS 256 lines. 1/8 PS 128 lines.

Imaged scene

Partial scanning.

Aspect ratio correct

1380 pixels

1/2 PS, 512 pixels

1/8 PS, 128 pixels

1/4 PS, 256 pixels

Fig. 10. Partial scanning.

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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. The CV-M4

has vertical binning where 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. Lowest shutter speed is 1/50. In binning mode H is

43.3 µ sec. Binning will only work for the monochrome cameras CV-M4

and CV-M4+CL.

1030 pixels

Normal full scanning.

Aspect ratio correct

1380 pixels

515 pixels

Vertical 2:1 binnig

1380 pixels

Aspect ratio not correct

1030 pixels

Normal full scanning.

Aspect ratio correct

1380 pixels

1030 pixels

Normal full scanning.

Aspect ratio correct

1380 pixels

515 pixels

Vertical 2:1 binnig

1380 pixels

Aspect ratio not correct

515 pixels

Vertical 2:1 binnig

1380 pixels

Aspect ratio not correct

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

Horizontal ccd register

Xsg1

Video out

No V binning

V binning

Horizontal ccd register

Fig. 11. Binning.

H synchronous or H a-synchronous shutter. In H synchronous trigger mode, the accumulation will start at the first internal HD pulse after the trigger leading edge. In HD a-synchronous trigger mode, the trigger leading edge will immediately reset the internal H timing and start the accumulation.

In H synchronous trigger mode and H a-synchronous trigger mode a new trigger must not be applied before the previous frame is read out.

Int. HD

Trigger

Accum

H a-synchronous

Int. HD

Trigger

Accum

Int. HD

Trigger

Accum

H a-synchronous

Int. HD

Trigger

Accum

H synchronous

Int. HD

Trigger

Accum

Int. HD

Trigger

Accum

H synchronous

Fig. 12. H synchronous/a-synchronous trigger.

Multiple exposure is a function which allows several exposures with a short interval. The

exposures are all placed in the same frame. This function is useful for studies of high speed events.

The trigger leading edge will start the first exposure (edge pre select). When it is finished, the resulting charge is read out in the stopped vertical ccd register. With additional trigger pulses on the multi exposure input, new exposures can be done. The charge from each is added on top of the first charge in the stopped vertical ccd register. Up to 6 exposures can be done with multi exposure. The trigger trailing edge will start the vertical ccd registers, and the video signal will be read out. Fig. 13 shows the timing details.

TRIGGER

MULTIPLE EXPOSURE

SHUTTER TIME

(fixed)

ACCUMULATION

CH AR GE IN

V-REG

VIDEO OUT

open

>1H

>2H

Fig.13. Multiple exposure

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Color versions CV-M7

and CV-M7+CL

These color cameras are identical to the monochrome cameras. Only the CCD sensor is changed to a RGB primary color type. Here the color mosaic lay out is shown in fig. 13. left. This lay out is known as a Bayer filter. Based on the knowledge to this mosaic, a full RGB signal can be constructed by some calculations in the host Pc as shown in the following example. For the precise position of the R, G and B pixels in the mosaic, please refer to the table below. The output signal from the CCD sensor is not a complete RGB signal. Green values are missing where the blue and red pixels are placed. Blue values are missing where green and red pixels are placed. Red values are missing where the green and blue pixels are placed. To have a complete RGB signal, values for the missing pixels can be constructed based on values of the adjacent pixels with the corresponding color.

From the color mosaic lay out it can be seen that signals from 3 adjacent lines are needed for the calculation of some of the missing pixel values. It is why binning can not be used for M7+.

The values for the missing blue (b) and red (r) pixels are calculated in 3 different ways. Some are based on adding the 4 diagonal placed pixels. The sum is then divided by 4. Other calculations are done by adding the 2 values. The upper and lower (or the left and the right) are added together, and the sum is divided by 2. Missing green (g) pixels are all based on adding left + right + upper + lower and then divide the sum by 4. Shown in fig. 14. right.

b=1/2(Bu+Bl)

r=1/2(Ru+Rl)

Blb B

b=1/2(Br+Bl)

r R

r=1/2(Rr+Rl)

b=1/4(Bur+Bul+Bll+Blr)

r=1/4(Rur+Rul+Rll+Rlr)

g=1/4(Gu+Gr+Gl+Gle)

G R

GGB

G R

b=1/2(Bu+Bl)

r=1/2(Ru+Rl)

Blb B

b=1/2(Br+Bl)

r R

r=1/2(Rr+Rl)

b=1/4(Bur+Bul+Bll+Blr)

r=1/4(Rur+Rul+Rll+Rlr)

g=1/4(Gu+Gr+Gl+Gle)

G R

GGB

G R

GGB

G R

Fig. 14. Color coding from a Primary RGB CCD (Bayer filter)

GGR

7ck

LVAL

FVAL

3 LVAL

GGR

BGG

GGR

BGG

GGR

GGRBGGR

7ck

LVAL

FVAL

3 LVAL

GGRBGGR

BGG

RBGGR

GGRBGGR

BGG

RBGGR

GGRBGGR

Fig. 14 a. Bayer color sequence and position for CV-M7+ and CV-M7+CL

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Restart Continuous Trigger mode. RCT. The RCT mode makes it possible to use a lens with video controlled iris for intelligent traffic surveillance applications, ITS. The camera is running continuously, and the iris is controlled from the iris video output. When a trigger pulse is applied, the scanning is reset, the previous signal is dumped with a fast dump read out, and the new triggered exposure is started. This fast dump read out takes 133 H (5,23 msec. and it has the same effect as “smearless read out”. Smear over highlighted areas are reduced for the triggered frame. In edge pre-select mode (TR=1), the RCT mode (RC=1) can be activated. RCT cannot be selected by switch settings.

Trigger

Exposure

Video out

Dump

Read out

Continuous video out Continuous video outTriggered

Frame

Trigger

Exposure

Video out

Dump

Read out

Continuous video out Continuous video outTriggered

Frame

Fig. 15. Restart Continuous Trigger mode.

Trigger modes with possible functions

Scanning Full scanning Partial scanning

TR=

*) Binning norm. v norm v

Remarks

0 Normal

√ √

√

SH= , PE= for shutter select

1 Edge Pre-

select

√ √

√

SH= , PE= for shutter select SL= , Smearless active RC=1 for Restart Continuous Trigger mode

2 Pulse Width

√ √

√

SL= , Smearless active

3 Fr. Delay

read out

√ √

√

SH= , PE= for shutter select ML= , Multi shutter active SL= , Smearless active

*) Binning will only work √ Allowed and described mode for CV-M4+ and CV-M4CL+ n Non-allowed.

All trigger modes can be H synchronous or H a-synchronous. (HC=0, HC=1)

In Edge Pre-select mode (TR=1), the Restart Continuous Trigger mode can be activated (RC=1) by RS-232C and CL only.

6.2. Output of Timing Signals

It is not possible to synchronize the camera from an external sync source except by extern trigger. The camera will always run with its internal X-tal controlled timing.

The CV-M4

camera is designed for easy interfacing to frame grabbers with LVDS signal levels (EIA64), or with Camera Link interface. To synchronize the video data transfer from the camera the following signals are available: FEN Frame enable LEN Line enable PCLK Pixel clock DVAL EEN Exposure enable. (Low during active exposure). See the full connector pin assignment for LVDS a Camera Link in chapter 5.2 and 5.3. For complete documentation on the Camera Link standard, please contact your JAI distributor.

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6.3. Continuous Operation (Non triggered)

Mode settings can be done with either RS-232C or switches. Trigger Mode Normal. TR=0. It is for applications where the camera is continuous running without external trigger. The shutter mode can be normal or programmable exposure. (SM=0, SM=1). The shutter will work in all 10 steps up to 1/10,000 second or with the programmable exposure in 1056 steps. In partial scanning and binning modes (M4

and M4CL+ only), shutter times longer than the actual frame time has no meaning. The exposure will be equal the frame time. Fig. 16. show horizontal timing details, and Fig. 17. through 18. shows vertical timing details with binning and partial scanning.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode TR=0 Shutter mode “Normal” or “Programmable” SM=0, SM=1

Polarity and other functions

Fig. 16. Horizontal timing details.

Fig.16A. Horizontal timing details with V binning.

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Fig. 17. Vertical timing details, full frame.

Fig. 17A. Vertical timing details with vertical binning (M4

and M4+CL only).

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Fig. 18. Vertical timing details with 1/2 partial scanning.

Fig. 18A. Vertical timing details with 1/4 partial scanning.

Fig. 18B. Vertical timing details with 1/8 partial scanning.

Table showing timing figures for continuous modes

Scanning mode

Lines/ frame

Lines in video out

Pixels/ line

Pixels/line in video out

H time µs

Rate fps

Pix clk MHz

Remarks

Full 1060 1030 1592 1380 39.32 24 40.49 H binning removed on rev. B V binning 565 515 1752 1380 43.27 44 40.49 H binning removed on rev. B 1/2 partial 588 512 1552 1380 39.32 44 40.49 1/4 partial 360 256 1552 1380 39.32 70 40.49 1/8 partial 248 128 1552 1380 39.32 102 40.49

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6.4. External Trigger Modes

This camera has 3 external asynchronous trigger modes, which can be set by RS-232C commands or switches.

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 Pre-select exp. Read out by trailing trig. edge.

The trigger can be H synchronous (HC=0) or H a-synchronous (HC=1). Refer to fig. 12. In H synchronous mode, the accumulation will start at the first H (LEN) after the trigger leading edge. In H a-synchronous mode the trigger leading edge will immediately reset the internal H, (LEN). After a Xsub pulse the accumulation will start. Shown in fig. 19.

In edge pre-select mode the shutter time can be selected from the normal 10 fixed steps. (SM=0). Or it can be selected from the 1056 steps programmable (SM=1). Remark that H is 39.3 µsec. But 43.3 µsec. when vertical binnig is on. Restart Continuous Trigger RCT mode (RC=1) can be activated in edge pre-select mode (TR=1). (By RS-232C and CL only)

In pulse width control (PWC) mode the exposure time can be from 2H to ∞. Thermal noise and dark current noise will increase by accumulation time, therefore the exposure time is not recommended to exceed 2 seconds.

Vertical binnig mode (BI=1) can be used in all 3 modes. Only with full scan. (SC=0). Binning will only work on M4

and M4CL+.

Partial scan (SC=0 through 3) can be used in all 3 modes. Only with binning off. (BI=0).

For all 3 modes smearless read out (SL=1) can be used. At the leading edge of the trigger pulse a dump read out of the vertical ccd register is performed before the accumulation is started. It takes 133 H. It means that the trigger pulse width in PWC and frame delay mode should be >133H. (5.23 msec.)

For frame delay read out (TR=3) the multiple shutter function is available. (ML=1). It can also be combined with smearless read out.

Xsub

Accum

Int. HD

Trigger

157 clk

3.88µs

3 clk

Xsub

Accum

Int. HD

Trigger

Xsub

Accum

Int. HD

Trigger

157 clk

3.88µs

3 clk

Fig. 19. Accumulation latency time for H a-synchronous trigger.

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6.5. Edge Pre-select Mode

The trigger leading edge will start the exposure H synchronous or H a-synchronous (HC=0, HC=1). The exposure stops and is read out after the shutter time selected. It can be the 10 steps in normal or 1056 steps in programmable. SM=0 or SM=1. This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with V-binning (M4

and M4CL+ only). Partial scanning and binning in combinations is not allowed. In this mode the Restart Continuous Trigger mode (RC=1) can be activated. (By RS-232C and CL only). The camera is then running continuously, and it can be reset and restarted by the trigger pulse. If smearless read out (SL=1) is used, the exposure starts with a delay 133H (5.23 msec.) after the trigger. An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a FEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is 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 9 “Programmable exposure” PE=0 through 1057 “H synchronous trigger” HC=0, HC=1 “Restart Continuous Trigger” RC=0, RC=1 “Smearless readout” SL=0, SL=1 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. trigger to LVDS/Camera Link or pin 10 on 12-pin connector.

Important notes on using this mode.

• The duration of the trigger should be >2H to <3V. (>72.64µsec to <120msec).

• The minimum trigger interval should be >(exposure time + 1 frame). A new trigger must

not be applied during the previous frame read out. (Before FEN is high).

• Smearless readout cannot be used together with Reset Continuous Trigger.

Fig. 20. Edge Pre-select

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Remark that the dump read out in smearless takes 133H before the accumulation start.

Fig. 20A. Edge Pre-select, smearless

Fig. 21. Edge Pre-select with Restart Continous Trigger.

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6.6. Pulse Width Control Mode

In this mode the exposure starts from the leading edge of the trigger pulse, H synchronous or H a-synchronous. It stops at the trailing edge of the trigger pulse, and the resulting video is read out. This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with all binning modes (M4

and

CL only). Partial scanning and binning in combinations is not allowed. The pulse width control mode can be used for long time integration. If smearless read out (SL=1) is used, the exposure starts with a delay 133H after the trigger. The trigger pulse width should be longer than 133 H (5.23 msec.) An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a FEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Pulse Width Control” TR = 2 “H synchronous trigger” HC=0, HC=1 “Smearless readout” SL=0, SL=1 Polarity and other functions Input: Ext. trigger to LVDS/Camera Link or pin 10 on 12-pin connector.

Important notes on using this mode.

• The duration of the trigger can be >2H to ∞. (>72.64µsec.). Thermal noise and dark

current noise will increase by accumulation time, therefore the exposure time is not recommended to exceed 2 seconds.

• The minimum trigger interval should be >(exposure time + 1 frame). A new trigger must

not be applied during the previous frame read out. (Before FEN is high).

Fig. 22. Pulse Width

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6.7. Frame-delay read out Mode

In this mode the pre selected exposure starts from the leading edge of the trigger pulse, H synchronous or H a-synchronous. It can be the 10 steps in normal or 1056 steps in programmable. SM=0 or SM=1. The resulting video is read out at the trailing edge of the trigger. This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with V binning (M4

and M4+CL only). Partial scanning and binning in combinations is not allowed. If smearless read out (SL=1) is used, the exposure starts with a delay 133H (5.23 msec.) after the trigger. An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a FEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Frame delay read out” TR = 3 “H synchronous accumulation” HC=0, HC=1 “Smearless readout” SL=0, SL=1

Polarity and other functions

Input: Ext. trigger to LVDS/Camera Link or pin 10 on 12-pin connector.

Important notes on using this mode.

• The duration of the trigger should be longer than the exposure time + (>2H to <3V.) (>72.64µsec to <120msec).

• The minimum trigger interval should be >(trigger pulse width + 1 frame). A new trigger must not be applied during the previous frame read out. (Before FEN is high).

Fig. 23 Frame Delay

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6.8. Frame-delay read out Mode with multiple exposure.

Multiple exposures is possible in frame delay read out mode. The pre selected exposure starts from the leading edge of the trigger pulse. It can be the 10 steps in normal or 1056 steps in programmable. SM=0 or SM=1. The resulting video is read out at the trailing edge of the trigger. This mode will operate with full and partial scanning and with binning (M4

and M4+CL only). Partial scanning and binning in combinations is not allowed. If smearless read out (SL=1) is used, the first exposure starts with a delay 133H (5.23 msec.) after the trigger. Input of the multiple shutter trigger can be applied >1H after the exposure time (EEN low). An EEN pulse will indicate the active accumulation time, and a FEN pulse indicates that the resulting video is read out.

To use this mode: Set function: Trigger mode “Frame delay read out” TR = 3 Multiple exposure ML = 1 “H synchronous accumulation” HC=0, HC=1

Polarity and other functions

Input: Ext. trigger to LVDS/Camera Link or pin 10 on 12-pin connector. Ext. Multi shutter to LVDS/Camera Link or pin 11 on 12-pin connector.

Important notes on using this mode.

• The duration of the trigger should be low >2H after the end of the last exposure.

• The number of exposures in multiple shutter should be ≤6.

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

Fig. 24. Multiple exposure, normal and smearless

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6.9. Other Functions.

Functions which can be controlled by either RS-232C or switches, or both.

Gain and set-up.

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

The video gain is set to manual. In manual gain mode, either the gain level (GA) or the rear potentiometer (RP). can adjust the level.

Set-up level. (SU). This setting can adjust the set-up level (or black level).

Vertical Binning (BI). Only vertical binning is possible. It can be selected by the command BI=1,

or by the internal switch SW301-6. (Off 0 normal, ON = V-binnig.) Binning is only for CV-M4+ and M4+CL. When binning is active, the horizontal time H is changed from 39.3 µsec. to 43.3 µsec. It will result in longer exposure times in Edge Pre-Select shutter mode PE.

SYNC/EEN output. (SE). Will select SYNC or EEN signal output on pin #9 on 12-pin connector.

Trigger polarity. (TP). Will invert the trigger-input signal.

LEN/FEN/EEN polarity. (FP). Will invert the LEN, FEN and EEN output signal.

Important notes on using this functions.

• Do not attempt to adjust the set-up level without knowledge to it.

• Do not attempt to use ASCII commands not shown in “7.5. CV-M4

command list.”

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7. Configuring the Camera

7.1. Mode setting SW1 on rear

seconds

OFF ON

3 4 5 6 7

CONTROL

SHUTTER

SCANNING

< < > >

< > < >

< >

Normal

< >

Local RS232C

Smear-less

1/24

1/50

1/100

1/200

1/400

1/800

1/1500

1/3000

<><><><>

1/5000

1/10,000

EXT. TRIGGER

Off

Edge

pre sel.

Pulse

width

Frame

delay

SMEAR-LESS

< < > >

< > < >

Full

1/2 part.

1/4 part.

1/8 part.

Rear SW

Fig. 25. SW1 on camera rear

7.2. Mode setting SW301 inside

Switch shown with factory settings. SW 6 Binning, for M4+/M4+CL only.

+ High active

- Low active

M4+CL/M7+CL

OFF

3 4 5 6

LVDS < > Hirose

Internal SW

TRIGGER sel

TRIGGER pol

LEN/FEN/EEN pol

MULTIPLE EXP.

Off < > On

+ < > -

BINNING

+ < > -

Off < > Ver

M4+/M7+

LEN/FEN/EEN pol

MULTIPLE EXP.

OFF ON

2 3 4 5 6

Off < > Ver

LVDS < > Hirose

Internal SW

Off < > On

+ < > -

BINNING

+ < > -

TRIGGER sel

TRIGGER pol

Shown in factory settings

Fig. 26. Internal Switch

7.3. Internal Switch and Jumper Settings

The jumper JP301 for serial communication is placed on PK8372A. Short = via Camera Link. Open = RS-232C via the 12 pin Hirose connector.

JP301

SW301 1 8

Fig. 27. Internal switch and jumper setting

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7.4. RS-232C control

All configuration of the CV-M4+ camera is done via the RS-232C port. On the 12 pin Hirose connector, if JP301 is open, or via Camera Link if JP301 is short. 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.

TXD RXD GND

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

9 pin D-c on 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-c on PC COM PORT

CAMERA

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

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 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:

SH=99<CR><LF>

The camera answers:

02 Bad Parameters!!<CR><LF>

When the camera is set in “Off Line” (SW1-10 on rear to Local) NN=[Parameter]<CR><LF> The camera answers:

03 Offline!!<CR><LF>

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7.5. CV-M4+ 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

B – Timing and shutter related commands SC Scanning format

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

0=full frame 2=1/4 partial

1=1/2 partial 3=1/8 partial

*1)

TR Trigger mode

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

0=normal 2=Pulse width

1=Edge 3=Frame delay

HC H synchronous accum

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

0=H synchr 1= H a-synchr

SM Shutter mode

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

0=Normal 1=Programmab.

SH Shutter speed

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

0=Off (1/24) 2=1/100 4=1/400 6=1/1500 8=1/5500

1=1/50 3=1/200 5=1/800 7=1/3000 9=1/10,000

All10 steps are valid in normal trigger mode.

PE Programmable expos.

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

0=2.5 H, 1=3.5H 1055=1057.5 H

H= 39.3 µsec Bin. H= 43.3 µsec.

BI Binning

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

0=off 1=vertical

*1). Only for SC=0. M4

and M4+CL

SL Smearless

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

0=Off 1=ON

TR=1, 2 or 3

RC Reset Continuous Trig

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

0=Off 1=ON

Only for TR=1

C – Signals and polarity SO Sync on video

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

0=no sync on v. 1=sync on v.

Pin #4 on 12 pin

ML MuLtiple shutter

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

0=OFF 1=On

Multi Trig input TR=3

SE Sync/EEN

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

0= Sync out 1=EEN out

Pin #9 on 12 pin

FP FEN/LEN/EEN polarity

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

0= active low 1= active high

TP Trigger polarity

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

0= active low 1= active high

*2)

TI Trigger Input

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

0= Hirose 12p 1= LVDS (CL)

D – Gain and analogue signals setting GA Manual gain Level

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

0=low 510=high

Range 0 to 510

RP Rear Potentiometer

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

0=manual gain 1=rear potm.

SU Setup Level

SU=[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

Parameter = 0 is not allowed

EA EEPROM area request EA?<CR><LF> 0=Factory data

3=User 3 area

1=User 1 area 3=User 3 area

Return the used data from area *3)

*1) Binning can also be selected by the internal switch SW301.6. Binning has priority over partial scanning. If partial scanning

is active when a binning mode is activated, binning will take over and the scanning will be full. The line frequency will be lower in V binning modes (H= 43.3 µsec.).

*2) If positive logic is used (TP=1), the first trigger pulse after power up will be ignored. *3) Data from the latest used data area is loaded as default on power up.

!! Do not try to use commands not shown in the list.

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7.6. Camera Control Tool for CV-M4+

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. Below the different windows are shown.

Fig. 28. Camera control tool windows.

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.

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8. External Appearance and Dimensions

Fig. 29. Outline

9. Specifications

9.1. Spectral sensitivity

Wave length (n m )

400 500 600 700 800

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

Relative response

IR sto p

B G R

Wave length (n m )

400 500 600 700 800

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

Relative response

IR sto p

B G R

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 for M4+/M4+CL Fig. 31. Spectral sensitivity for M7+/M7+CL

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9.2. Specification table

Specifications CV-M4+/CV-M4+CL CV-M7+/CV-M7+CL

Scanning system Progressive 1060 lines 24 frames/sec. Pixel clock 40.49 MHz 40.49 MHz Line frequency Line freq. with V binnig

25.43 kHz (1592 pixel clock/line)

25.11 kHz (1752 pixel clock/line)

25.43 kHz (1592 pixel clock/line)

Frame rate for full frame Frame rate for V binning

24 frames/sec. (1060 lines/frame)

44 frames/sec. (565 lines/frame)

24 frames/sec. (1060 lines/frame)

CCD sensor 2/3” progressive scan monochrome

IT CCD (ICX285AL)

2/3” progressive scan RGB primary color

(Bayer filter) IT CCD (ICX285AQ) Sensing area 8.9 (h) x 6.6 (v) mm Cell size

6.45 (h) x 6.45 (v) µm

Effective pixels 1392 (h) x 1040 (v) Pixels in video output Full V binning 1/2 partial 1/4 partial 1/8 partial

1380 (h) x 1030 (v) 24 frames /sec.

1380 (h) x 515 (v) 44 frames/sec. 1380 (h) x 512 (v) 44 frames/sec. 1380 (h) x 256 (v) 70 frames/sec.

1380 (h) x 128 (v) 102 frames/sec.

1380 (h) x 1030 (v) 24 frames /sec.

1380 (h) x 512 (v) 44 frames/sec. 1380 (h) x 256 (v) 70 frames/sec.

1380 (h) x 128 (v) 102 frames/sec. Sensitivity on sensor 0.1 Lux (Max. gain, 50% video) 0.1 Lux (Max. gain, 50% video) S/N ratio >57 dB >57 dB Video A/D conversion 10 bit Video output digital 8 bit in LVDS (EIA 644). 10 bit in Camera Link. (CL versions) Video output analogue

0.7 Vpp, 75 Ω (For test only)

Gamma 1.0 Gain Gain range

Manual

-3 to +12 dB Synchronization Int. X-tal. Ext. random trigger Sync. output *)

Composite 4 Vpp from 75 Ω

Trigger input TTL *)

4 V ±2 V

EEN output *)

4 Vpp from 75 Ω

Pixel clock output LEN output FEN output Trigger input *) Multiple exposure *)

LVDS or Camera Link LVDS or Camera Link

LVDS or Camera Link TTL, LVDS or Camera Link TTL, LVDS or Camera Link

Trigger modes Continuous, Edge pre-select, Pulse width control, Frame delay, Reset Continuous

Trigger Trigger input (Edge pre-s) >2 H to < 4000 H. (H synchronous H a-synchronous accumulation) Shutter speed (fixed) 1/24, 1/50, 1/100, 1/200, 1/400, 1/800, 1/1500, 1/3000, 1/5000, 1/10,000 s Pulse width control

2 H to ∞. (80 µsec. to ∞) <2 second is recommended

Frame-delay readout

Fixed shutter speeds. Delay ≤3 frames

Smearless readout Edge pre-select, PWC and frame delay Multiple exposure Interval between exp.

≤6 fixed exposures in frame-delay readout.

Fixed shutter time + 1H (40 µsec.)

Switches on rear Shutter, trigger, scanning, smearless, RS 232C control Functions controlled by RS 232C

Shutter, Trigger, Scanning, Readout, Trigger input, Select/polarity, LEN/FEN/EEN

polarity, Video level, Set-up level and Gain

Operating temperature

-5°C to +45°C

Humidity 20 – 80% non-condensing Storage

-25°C to 60°C 20 to 90% non-condensing

Power

12V DC ± 10%. 3.3 W

Lens mount C-mount Dimensions 40 x 50 x 90 mm (HxWxD) Weight 250g

*) Alternative inputs or outputs

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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

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.

Disclaimer

Increased dark current (white spots) over time in ExView sensors. It is known that radiation damage increases the dark current of a CCD sensor. This is also true for radiation arising from natural sources, also known as background radiation. These sources include:

1. Terrestrial radiation from naturally occurring radioactive isotopes in the soil.

2. Cosmic radiation originating in outer space.

3. Naturally occurring radioactive isotopes in the body. The ExView series of CCD sensors have greatly improved responsivity, especially in the Near IR part of the spectrum. This greatly improved performance comes at the price of accelerated degradation (increased dark current) due to natural background radiation. This degradation effect is approximately 4 times as fast as in standard sensors, such as Hyper HAD sensors. The degradation effect will manifest itself as in increasing non-uniformity of pixels when viewed in the dark (white spots). This is a natural effect, and is not eligible for warranty replacement/repair of the CCD camera.

Exview HAD CCD

is a trademark of Sony Corporation

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10.3. Camera Link Test points

Inside the camera Link versions cameras CV-M4+CL and CV-M7+CL there are some useful test points, which can be a big help in system troubleshooting. The timing signals are multiplexed into the Camera Link, so it is not possible to use an oscilloscope to control the timing for a camera frame grabber system.

The 4 test points are: TRIG Input trigger signal EEN Exposure enable signal FEN Frame enable (FVAL) Camera Link signal LEN Line enable (LVAL) Camera Link signal

The test points are found on the PK8373A board shown in fig.32.

LEN

FEN

EEN

TRIG

TP3

TP4

TP5

TP6

PK8373A

Fig. 32. Camera Link test points

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11. Users Record

Camera type: CV-M4+ M4+CL M7+ M7+CL

Revision: (Revision B)

Serial No. ……………..

Software version. ……………..

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

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 JAI Corporation, Japan JAI America.Inc., USA

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