JAI GO-2400M-PMCL, GO-2400C-PMCL User Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Be sure to read this manual before use.
This manual includes important safety precautions and instructions on
how to operate the unit. Be sure to read this manual to ensure proper
operation.
© 2016 JAI
GO-2400M-PMCL
GO-2400C-PMCL
2.35M Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and Color Camera
Document Version: 1.2
GO-2400-PMCL_Ver.1.2_Mar.2017
User Manual
Contents
Notice ............................................................................3
Warranty .......................................................................3
Certifications .................................................................3
Warning ........................................................................3
Usage Precautions .......................................................6
Features ........................................................................7
Parts Identification ........................................................8
Preparation...........................................................11
Preparation Flow .........................................................11
Step 1: Installing the Software (first time only) ............11
Step 2: Connecting Devices ........................................13
Step3: Verifying the Camera Connection Status .........15
Step 4: Configuring Initial Settings for the Camera .....16
Connecting to the Camera to Control Tool .............16
Configuring the Output Format ...............................16
Configuring Exposure and External Trigger
Settings ...................................................................18
Exposure times ...............................................19
Control via External Triggers .......................................19
When Controlling the Exposure Time Using
Specified Exposure Times ......................................19
When controlling the exposure time using the
pulse width of the trigger input signal ....................20
Control without external triggers .................................21
When controlling the exposure time using
specified exposure times .......................................21
When not controlling the exposure time .................21
Step 5: Adjusting the Image Quality............................22
Adjusting the Gain ..................................................22
Manual adjustment .............................................22
Adjusting the White Balance (GO-2400C-PMCL
only) ........................................................................23
Manual white balance adjustment ......................23
Automatic white balance adjustment .................23
Adjusting the Black Level .......................................23
Step 6: Configuring Various Other Settings ................23
Step 7: Saving the Settings .........................................24
To save user settings ..........................................24
To load user settings ...........................................25
Basic Function Matrix .................................................26
Main Functions ....................................................27
GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) ...........................27
Valid Input/Output Combinations ............................28
Camera Output Formats .............................................29
1X2-1Y ................................................................29
1X3-1Y ................................................................30
1X4-1Y ................................................................30
1X8-1Y (CL) ........................................................31
Cable length reference .......................................31
Acquisition Control (Image Acquisition Controls) ........31
Changing the Frame Rate ......................................31
Maximum frame rate period formula ..................32
Exposure Mode ...........................................................32
Image Output Timing ..................................................33
Vertical timing .....................................................33
Horizontal timing .................................................34
Trigger Control
............................................................35
Shortest Repetition Period for Triggers ...................35
When [Exposure Mode] is [Timed] .....................35
When [Exposure Mode] is [Trigger Width] .........36
During normal continuous operation ..................37
Gain Control ................................................................39
LUT (Lookup Tab le) ....................................................40
To use the LUT function ......................................40
LUT values ..........................................................41
Gamma Function ........................................................41
To use the gamma function ................................41
Shading Correction .....................................................42
Flat Shading ........................................................42
Color Shading (GO-2400C-PMCL only) .............43
To use the shading correction function ..............43
Binning Function .........................................................43
ROI (Regional Scanning Function) .............................44
ROI Settings ............................................................44
Video Send Mode .......................................................45
Video Send Mode ...................................................45
To switch the video send mode ..........................45
Trigger Sequence mode ..................................... 45
Sensor Multi ROI Function ..........................................48
ALC (Automatic Level Control) Function .....................51
To use the ALC function ......................................51
Automatic gain level control ...............................51
Detailed Settings for Automatic Gain Level
Control (Gain Auto) .................................................51
Counter and Timer Control Function (only
“Counter” is implemented) ..........................................52
Counter occurrence diagram .............................52
Internal camera blocks .......................................52
To use the counter function ................................53
Video Process Bypass Mode ......................................53
Differences in camera operation ........................53
To enable video process bypass mode..............53
P-Iris Lens Control Model ...........................................54
Example of camera and P-Iris lens
connection .....................................................54
Supported lenses ...............................................55
Configuration procedure .....................................55
Settings List .........................................................57
Feature Properties ......................................................57
ASCII Command List ..................................................69
Settings .......................................................................92
Miscellaneous ......................................................94
Troubleshooting ..........................................................94
Specifications ..............................................................95
Frame Rate Reference ...............................................97
Spectral Response .....................................................97
Dimensions .................................................................98
Index ...................................................................100
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Notice
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Ltd., Japan and may
only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Ltd., Japan makes no warranty for the use of its product
and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein. JAI Ltd., Japan reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Warranty
For information about the warranty, please contact your factory representative.
Certifications
CE compliance
As defined by the Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, EMC
(Electromagnetic compatibility), JAI Ltd., Japan declares that GO-2400M-PGE and GO-2400C-PGE comply
with the following provisions applying to its standards.
EN 61000-6-3 (Generic emission standard part 1)
EN 61000-6-2 (Generic immunity standard part 1)
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
FCC compliance could void the user
s authority to operate the equipment.
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GO-5000M-PGE
Supplement
The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration
of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “.
The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous
Substances is 15 years.
嶷勣廣吭並㍻
嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕
功象嶄鯖繁酎慌才忽佚連恢匍何〆窮徨佚連恢瞳麟半陣崙砿尖一隈〇云恢瞳ゞ 嗤蕎嗤
墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕 〃泌和
桟隠聞喘豚㍉
窮徨佚連恢瞳嶄根嗤議嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆壓屎械聞喘議訳周和音氏窟伏翌
亶賜融延、窮徨佚連恢瞳喘薩聞喘乎窮徨佚連恢瞳音氏斤桟廠夛撹冢嶷麟半
賜斤児繁附、夏恢夛撹冢嶷鱒墾議豚㍉。
方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr (VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
电路板 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
螺丝 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
插座 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
······ ······ ······ ······ ······ ······ ······
GO-2400M-PMCL / GO-2400C-PMCL
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GO-5000C-PGE
Supplement
The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration
of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “.
The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous
Substances is 15 years.
嶷勣廣吭並㍻
嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕
功象嶄鯖繁酎慌才忽佚連恢匍何〆窮徨佚連恢瞳麟半陣崙砿尖一隈〇云恢瞳ゞ 嗤蕎嗤
墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕 〃泌和
桟隠聞喘豚㍉
窮徨佚連恢瞳嶄根嗤議嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆壓屎械聞喘議訳周和音氏窟伏翌
亶賜融延、窮徨佚連恢瞳喘薩聞喘乎窮徨佚連恢瞳音氏斤桟廠夛撹冢嶷麟半
賜斤児繁附、夏恢夛撹冢嶷鱒墾議豚㍉。
方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr (VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
电路板 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
螺丝 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
插座 × ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
光学滤镜 × ○ × ○ ○ ○
······ ······ ······ ······ ······ ······ ······
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Notes on cable configurations
The presence of lighting equipment and television receivers nearby may result in video and audio
noise. In such cases, change the cable configurations or placement.
Notes on Camera Link cable connections
Secure the locking screws on the connector manually, and do not
use a driver. Do not secure the screws too tightly. Doing so may
wear down the screw threads on the camera. (Tightening torque:
0.291±0.049 N·m or less)
Notes on attaching the lens
Avoiding dust particles
When attaching the lens to the camera, stray dust and other particles may adhere to the sensor
surface and rear surface of the lens. Be careful of the following when attaching the lens.
•Work in a clean environment.
•Do not remove the caps from the camera and lens until immediately before you attach the lens.
•To prevent dust from adhering to surfaces, point the camera and lens downward and do not allow the
lens surface to come into contact with your hands or other objects.
•Always use a blower brush to remove any dust that adheres.
Never use your hands or cloth, blow with your mouth, or use other methods to remove dust.
Phenomena specific to CMOS image sensors
The following phenomena are known to occur on cameras equipped with CMOS image sensors. These
do not indicate malfunctions.
•
Aliasing
When shooting straight lines, stripes, and similar patterns, vertical aliasing (zigzag distortion) may
appear on the monitor.
•
Blooming
When strong light enters, more than the allowable amount of charge of the sensor element in the
COMS image sensor (pixel) and the charge is overflowing, enters into the surrounding pixels, and
blooming may occur. However, this does not affect actual operation.
•
Fixed pattern noise
When shooting dark objects in high-temperature conditions, fixed pattern noise may occur
throughout the entire video monitor screen.
•
Defective pixels
Defective pixels (white and black pixels) of the CMOS image sensor are minimized at the factory
according to shipping standards. However, as this phenomenon can be affected by the ambient
temperature, camera settings (e.g., high sensitivity and long exposure), and other factors, be sure to
operate within the camera's specified operating environment.
Notes on exportation
When exporting this product, please follow the export regulations of your country or region.
Secure manually.
Do not secure too tightly.
Usage Precautions
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Features
The GO-2400M-PMCL/GO-2400C-PMCL is an industrial progressive scan camera equipped with a
1/1.2-inch global shutter CMOS image sensor with 2.35 effective megapixels (1936 × 1216). The unit is
compact and lightweight in design and is equipped with Camera Link Ver. 2.0 compatible interface.
The GO-2400M-PMCL produces monochrome output while the GO-2400C-PMCL produces color output.
Compact and lightweight
The unit's compact (approx. 29 × 29 × 41.5 mm (excluding the lens)) and lightweight (approx. 46 g)
design allows for easy assembly and installation.
Camera Link Ver. 2.0 compatible interface
•High-speed transfer at up to 850 MByte/s of uncompressed data, the ideal format for image
processing.
•Maximum cable length of 10 m.
•Support for PoCL (Power over Camera Link) allowing you to supply power to the camera via the
Camera Link cable.
Note
To power the camera via Camera Link, the frame grabber board you are using must support PoCL. You can also
supply power via the 4-pin connector. A separate power supply and/or conversion cable (not supplied) is required.
Output formats
You can choose from 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit for both monochrome and color outputs.
* As the color camera cannot perform white balance when using 12-bit output, perform white balance on the
application.
High frame rate
Both the GO-2400M-PMCL and GO-2400C-PMCL are capable of frame rates of up to 165.5 fps (for the
8-bit format) and 2.35 megapixel outputs. Even faster frame rates can be achieved by using binning
(GO-2400M-PMCL only) or by specifying smaller scanning areas for the ROI (region of interest).
ALC (automatic lighting control) function
Combine the automatic gain control and automatic exposure control functions to allow handling of
changes in various brightnesses.
Variety of pre-process functions
•LUT (Lookup T able)
Programmable control over gamma and contrast is possible.
•Gamma correction
Gamma can be set to 0.45, 0.60, or 1.0 (off).
•Shading correction (flat field and color shading)
Non-uniformity (i.e., shading) in the amount of light generated by the lens and lighting equipment can
be corrected.
•Bayer white balance (GO-2400C-PMCL only)
Automatically adjust white balance continuously. It can also be adjusted manually using R, and B
gain.
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Connection example:
External trigger
AC adapter
Camera
Frame grabber
board
Computer
Parts Identification
②
③
④
①
⑤
1
Lens mount (C-mount)
Mount a C-mount lens, microscope adapter, etc. here.
Before mounting a lens, be sure to refer to “Step 2: Connecting Devices” (page 13) and confirm the
precautions for attaching a lens and the supported lens types.
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2 Mini Camera Link connector
Connect a cable that is compatible with Mini Camera Link (SDR) connectors here.
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14
1
26
Camera side: HONDA HDR-EC26FYTG2-SL+
Port 1
Pin No. Input/output Signal Description
1, 26 Power Power
2(–), 15(+) Out X_OUT0 Data out
3(–), 16(+) Out X_OUT1
4(–), 17(+) Out X_OUT2
5(–), 18(+) Out X_Clk CL Clock
6(–), 19(+) Out X_OUT3 Data out
7(+), 20(–) In SerTC (RxD) LVDS Serial Control
8(–), 21(+) Out SerTFG (TxD)
9(–), 22(+) In CC1 (Trigger) JAI standard trigger
10(+), 23(–) In CC2 (Reserved)
11, 24 N.C
12, 25 N.C
13, 14 Shield Power Return
Port 2
Pin No. Input/output Signal Description
1, 26 Power Power
2(–), 15(+) Out Y_OUT0 Data out
3(–), 16(+) Out Y_OUT1
4(–), 17(+) Out Y_OUT2
5(–), 18(+) Out Y_Clk CL Clock
6(–), 19(+) Out Y_OUT3 Data out
7(+), 20(–) N.C
8(–), 21(+) Out Z_OUT0 Data out
9(–), 22(+) Out Z_OUT1
10(+), 23(–) Out Z_OUT2
11(–), 24(+) Out Z_Clk CL Clock
12(–), 25(+) Out Z_OUT3 Data out
13, 14 Shield Power Return
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3 Power/trigger LED
Indicates the power and trigger input status.
LED status and camera status
LED Light Status
Power / trigger LED
Lit amber
Camera initializing.
Lit green
Operational and no triggers being input.
Blinking green
Operational and triggers being input.
The blinking interval is not related to the actual input interval
of the external trigger.
4 DC IN / trigger IN connector (4-pin round)
Connect the cable for a VA-044G Power Supply (optional) or for DC IN /trigger IN here.
1
2
3
4
Compatible connectors
Camera side: 09-3111-81-04 (Binder)
Cable side: 79-3108-52-04 (Binder) AWG 26
or
79-3108-32-04 (Binder) AWG 24
Pin No. Input/output Signal Description
1 Power In DC (+12 V) In DC 12 V to 24 V +/– 10%
2 In TTL In Line 4
3 Out TTL Out Line 1
4 Out Power GND COMMON GND
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Preparation
Preparation Flow
Step 1
Installing the Software (first time only)
Install the software for configuring and controlling the camera (JAI SDK) on the computer.
Step 2
Connecting Devices
Connect the lens, Camera Link cable, AC adapter, computer, and other devices.
Step 3
Verifying the Camera's Network Connection Status
Verify whether the camera is ready for use via the LEDs at the rear of the camera.
Step 4
Configuring Initial Settings for the Camera
• Configure the output format.
• Configure the exposure and external trigger settings.
Step 5
Adjusting the Image Quality
• Adjust the gain and white balance.
• Adjust the exposure (shutter).
Step 6
Configuring Various Other Settings
Configure various other settings as necessary.
Step 7
Saving the Settings
Save the current setting configurations as user memory.
Step 1: Installing the Software (first time only)
When using the camera for the first time, install the software for configuring and controlling the camera
(JAI SDK) on the computer.
When you install JAI SDK, JAI Camera Control Tool will also be installed.
1
Download the "JAI - Getting Started Guide" and JAI SDK from the JAI website.
URL http://www.jai.com/en/support/jai_sdk_and_control_tool
2
Refer to the "JAI - Getting Started Guide," and install JAI SDK on the computer.
The computer will restart when installation is complete.
Note
When the JAI SDK is installed, a camera driver for the interface is also part of the default installation. This
Vision Filter Driver is added to every NIC/port on the host computer. As the driver is also added to the NIC/
port for Internet connection, it may affect Internet access speed on some systems. If you think your Internet
speed is affected, configure the following settings to disable the filter driver on that port.
u
Open [Control Panel] [Network and Internet] [Connect to a network], and right-click the
port used for Internet connection to open the properties dialog box.
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v
Clear the [JAI GigE Vision Filter Driver] checkbox, and save.
3
Verify the settings for using Camera Link.
The GO-2400-PMCL supports GenICam and Gen-CP. Check the following settings when
controlling the camera via JAI SDK.
Checking the frame grabber board's settings
Settings must be configured on the frame grabber board to enable Gen-CP support.
For details, refer to the operating instructions for each board.
Checking JAI SDK's settings
u
Start JAI Control Tool, and click the
(Settings) icon at the top right.
v
Check that the [JAI_GenCP_Camera_Link] and [Camera Link Transport Layer] settings are
configured as follows.
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Step 2: Connecting Devices
Connect the lens, Camera Link cable, AC adapter, and other necessary devices.
Attach the lens in a clean environment to prevent dust from adhering to the unit.
Camera body
2
Direct connection
(or MP-43 tripod adapter plate)
6
DC IN / trigger IN
connection cable (not supplied)
1
Lens
3
Camera Link cable
4
Frame grabber board
5
Computer
to external
trigger
or
7
AC adapter (not supplied)
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1
Lens
•C-mount lenses with lens mount protrusions of 9 mm or less can be attached.
9 mm or less
Lens mount protrusion
Lens
•The diagonal of the camera's CMOS image sensor is smaller at 13.4 mm than the 16 mm of 1-inch
models. To prevent vignetting and to obtain the optimal resolution, use a 1-inch lens.
Caution
• The maximum performance of the camera may not be realized depending on the lens.
• Attaching a lens with a mount protrusion longer than 9.1 mm may damage the lens or camera.
Note
The following formula can be used to estimate the focal length.
focal length = WD/(1 + W/w)
WD: Working distance (distance between lens and object)
W: Width of object
w: Width of sensor (11.3 mm on this camera)
2
Direct connection (or MP-43 tripod adapter plate)
When mounting the camera directly to a wall or other device, use screws that match the camera
locking screw holes on the camera. (Large: M3, small: M2, depth: 3 mm)
Use the supplied screws to attach the tripod adapter plate.
Caution
For heavy lenses, be sure to support the lens itself. Do not use configurations in which its weight is supported
by the camera.
3
Camera Link cable
Connect the Camera Link cable to the Mini Camera Link connector.
•Use a cable that supports the Camera Link standard and is compatible with Mini Camera Link
(SDR) connectors.
•Refer to the specifications of the cable for details on its bend radius.
•For details on the cable, see “2 Mini Camera Link connector” (page 9).
Caution
Secure the locking screws on the connector manually, and do not use a
driver. Do not secure the screws too tightly. Doing so may wear down the
screw threads on the camera. (Tightening torque: 0.291±0.049 N·m or
less)
4
Frame grabber board
Refer to the operating instructions of the frame grabber board, and configure settings on the
computer as necessary.
Secure manually.
Do not secure too tightly.
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Computer
Use a computer that meets the following requirements.
Operating system (OS):
Microsoft Windows Vista 7/8 32-bit/64-bit edition
CPU: Intel Core i3 or higher
Memory:
Windows 7/8 32-bit edition: DDR3, 4 GB or higher
Windows 7/8 64-bit edition: DDR3, 8 GB or higher
Graphics card: PCI-Express 3.0 or higher
6
DC IN / trigger IN connection cable
7
AC adapter (if desired)
Connect an AC adapter to the DC IN / trigger IN connector on the camera. For details on the
connector, see “4 DC IN / trigger IN connector (4-pin round)” (page 10).
The AC adapter is not required when using PoCL.
Step3: Verifying the Camera Connection Status
When the necessary devices are connected and power is supplied to the camera, the power / trigger
LED at the rear of the camera lights amber, and initialization of the camera starts.
When initialization is complete, the power / trigger LED lights green.
Verify whether power is being supplied to the camera and whether the camera is operational by
checking the rear LED.
Lit green
During normal status
For details on how to read the LED, see “LED status and camera status” (page 10) in the “Parts Identification”
section.
Note
Initialization of the camera will not complete unless connection with the host is established. If the power /
trigger LED does not switch to green within minutes of supplying power, check the Camera Link cable and
other connections. After initialization is completed once, the power / trigger LED will remain green, even if the
connection with the host is severed.
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Step 4: Configuring Initial Settings for the Camera
Start Control Tool, connect the camera to the frame grabber board, and configure initial settings for the
output format, exposure, external trigger, etc.
Connecting to the Camera to Control Tool
1
Start JAI Control Tool.
Cameras connected to the frame grabber board are detected, and a window appears. If they do
not appear, right-click inside the window and select [Search for Cameras].
2
Select the camera you want to configure.
3
Check that the settings of the selected camera are displayed.
Configuring the Output Format
Configure the size, position, and pixel format of the images to be captured.
The factory default settings are as follows. Change the settings as necessary.
Factory default values
Item Default value
Image Format Control Width 1936 (pixels)
Height 1216 (pixels)
Offset X (horizontal position) 0 (pixels)
Offset Y (vertical position) 0 (pixels)
Pixel Format GO-2400M-PGE: 8 Bit
Monochrome
GO-2400C-PMCL: 8 Bit Bayer RG
You can specify the image capture area. For details, see “ROI (Regional Scanning Function)” (page 44).
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1
Select the [Feature Properties] tab, and select the item you want to configure under [Image
Format Control].
when a configurable item is selected.
Note
Settings can only be changed when image capture on the camera is stopped. If an item is grayed out and
does not appear even when you select it, click (Stop Acquisition) to stop image capture.
2
Click and change the setting value.
Example: When changing [Width]
Example: When changing [Pixel Format]
Note
Direct entry of numerical and text values is possible for some setting items.
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Configuring Exposure and External T rigger Settings
Configure settings related to exposure control methods and trigger control.
The factory default settings are as follows. Change settings as necessary, according to the intended
purpose or application.
Factory default values
Item Default value
Trigger Selector (trigger operation) Frame Start
Trigger Mode Off
Trigger Source (trigger signal source) Line7 CC1
Trigger Activation (trigger polarity) Rising Edge (rising edge of input signal)
Exposure Mode Timed (control via exposure time)
Exposure Time 20363 (µs)
Exposure Auto * Off
* This item is only enabled when [Exposure Mode] is set to [Timed].
Caution
When [Exposure Mode] is set to [Off], [Trigger Mode] cannot be set to [On]. Other settings may also be restricted
depending on the [Exposure Mode] setting, so be sure to set the [Exposure Mode] setting before configuring the
trigger settings.
Expand [Acquisition Control] and configure the following items.
Caution
Settings can only be configured when image capture on the camera is stopped. If an item is grayed out and the
setting cannot be changed, stop image capture beforehand.
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■ Exposure times
Exposure times vary depending on the Tap Geometry and CL Pixel Clock settings. Refer to the
following table.
Tap Geometry CL Pixel Clock (MHz) Max. exposure time value A
Longest
exposure time
[msec]
Shortest
exposure time
[usec]
1X2-1Y 37.125 Frame Period -342 [usec] 7999.658 79
1X2-1Y 74.25 Frame Period -171 [usec] 7999.829 40
1X2-1Y 84.85 Frame Period -162 [usec] 7999.838 38
1X3-1Y 37.125 Frame Period -252 [usec] 7999.748 59
1X3-1Y 74.25 Frame Period -114 [usec] 7999.886 27
1X3-1Y 84.85 Frame Period -100 [usec] 7999.900 24
1X4-1Y 37.125 Frame Period -172 [usec] 7999.828 40
1X4-1Y 74.25 Frame Period -86 [usec] 7999.914 20
1X4-1Y 84.85 Frame Period -81 [usec] 7999.919 19
1X8-1Y 37.125 Frame Period -88 [usec] 7999.912 21
1X8-1Y 74.25 Frame Period -63 [usec] 7999.937 15
1X8-1Y 74.25 Frame Period -81 [usec] 7999.919 19
1X8-1Y 84.85 Frame Period -63 [usec] 7999.937 15
1X8-1Y 84.85 Frame Period -81 [usec] 7999.919 19
Control via External Triggers
When Controlling the Exposure Time Using Specified Exposure Times
Configure the settings as follows.
Item Setting value / selectable range
Trigger Selector (trigger operation) Frame Start
Trigger Mode On
Trigger Source (trigger signal source) Any
Trigger Activation (trigger polarity) Rising Edge (rising edge of input signal), Falling Edge (falling
edge of input signal)
Exposure Mode Timed (control via exposure time)
Exposure Time Varies depending on the Tap Geometry and CL Pixel Clock
settings. *
1
Exposure Auto Off, Continuous
* 1 Max. value = [Acquisition Frame Rate] - Max. exposure time value A (“Exposure times” (page 19))
1
Set [Exposure Mode] to [Timed].
([Timed] is the default setting.)
2
Specify the exposure time in [Exposure Time].
The setting value for the exposure time can only be changed when [Exposure Auto] is set to [Off].
If [Exposure Auto] is set to [Continuous], temporarily set it to [Off] before changing the [Exposure
Time].
3
Set [Trigger Selector] to [Frame Start].
([Frame Start] is the default setting.)
4
Set [Trigger Mode] to [On].
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5
If necessary, change the [Trigger Source], [Trigger Activation], and [Exposure Auto]
settings.
When controlling the exposure time using the pulse width of the trigger input signal
Configure the settings as follows.
Item Setting value / selectable range
Trigger Selector (trigger operation) Frame Start
Trigger Mode On
Trigger Source (trigger signal source) Any
Trigger Activation (trigger polarity) Level High (high-level duration), Level Low (low-level
duration)
Exposure Mode Trigger Width (control via trigger width)
1
Set [Exposure Mode] to [Trigger Width] .
When you select [Trigger Width], [Trigger Mode] will automatically be set to [On].
2
Set [Trigger Selector] to [Frame Start].
([Frame Start] is the default setting.)
3
If necessary, change the [Trigger Source] and [Trigger Activation] settings.
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Control without external triggers
When controlling the exposure time using specified exposure times
Configure the settings as follows.
Item Setting value / selectable range
Trigger Selector (trigger operation) Frame Start
Trigger Mode Off
Exposure Mode Timed (control via exposure time)
Exposure Time Varies depending on the Tap Geometry and CL Pixel Clock
settings. *
1
Exposure Auto Off, Continuous
* 1 Max. value = [Acquisition Frame Rate] - Max. exposure time value A (“Exposure times” (page 19))
1
Set [Exposure Mode] to [Timed].
([Timed] is the default setting.)
2
Specify the exposure time in [Exposure Time].
The setting value for the exposure time can only be changed when [Exposure Auto] is set to [Off].
If [Exposure Auto] is set to [Continuous], temporarily set it to [Off] before changing the [Exposure
Time].
3
Set [Trigger Mode] to [On].
4
If necessary, change the [Exposure Auto] setting.
When not controlling the exposure time
Configure the settings as follows.
Item Setting value / selectable range
Exposure Mode Off
The exposure will be performed with an exposure time equal to 1 / frame rate.
* The [Exposure Time] setting will be disabled, and the [Exposure Auto] function cannot be used.
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Step 5: Adjusting the Image Quality
Adjust the image quality using the gain and white balance (GO-2400C-PMCL only) functions.
To adjust the image quality
The display level must be changed from [Beginner] to [Guru].
Adjusting the Gain
Adjust the sensitivity via the analog gain (i.e., master gain).
For details on gain control, see “Gain Control” (page 39) in the "Main Functions" section.
■ Manual adjustment
1
Expand [Analog Control], and set [Gain Auto] to [Off].
([Off] is the default setting.)
2
Configure the gain.
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Expand [Analog Control], and select the gain you want to configure in [Gain Selector].
•For the GO-2400M-PMCL, only [Analog All] (master gain) can be configured.
•For the GO-2400C-PMCL, [Analog All] (master gain), [Digital Red] (digital R gain), and
[Digital Blue] (digital B gain) can be configured individually.
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Configure the gain value in [Gain].
•The [Digital All] (master gain) can be set to a value from x1 to x16 (0 dB to +24 dB) the
analog base gain value. The resolution is set in x0.01 steps (0.05 dB to 0.08 dB depending
on the setting value). Values are configured by multipliers. For example, the values set for x1
and x16 are 100 and 1600 respectively.
•For the GO-2400C-PMCL, the [Digital Red] (digital R gain) and [Digital Blue] (digital B gain)
can be set to a value from x0.45 to x5.62 (
–7 dB to +15 dB) the [Digital All] (master gain)
value. The resolution is set in 0.1 dB steps. Specify 0 for 0 dB, negative values for settings
below 0, and positive values for settings above 0.
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Adjusting the White Balance (GO-2400C-PMCL only)
Adjust the white balance using R, and B gain. The white balance can also be adjusted automatically.
■ Manual white balance adjustment
1
Expand [Analog Control], and set [Balance White Auto] to [Off].
([Off] is the default setting.)
2
Select the gain to configure in [Gain Selector], and set the gain value in [Gain].
■ Automatic white balance adjustment
1
Place a white sheet of paper or similar object under the same lighting conditions as the
intended subject, and zoom in to capture the white.
White objects near the subject, such as a white cloth or wall, can also be used.
Be sure to prevent the high-intensity spot lights from entering the screen.
2
Select the [Balance White Auto] tab, and click [Continuous] or [Once] depending on your
intended application.
The white balance is automatically adjusted.
Adjusting the Black Level
1
Expand [Analog Control] and select the black level you want to configure in [Black Level
Selector].
For the GO-2400M-PMCL, only [Digital All] (master black) can be configured.
For the GO-2400C-PMCL, [Digital All] (master black), [Digital Red] (digital R), and [Digital Blue]
(digital B) can be configured individually.
2
Specify the adjustment value in [Black Level].
Step 6: Configuring Various Other Settings
See “Settings List” (page 57), and configure settings as necessary.
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Step 7: Saving the Settings
The setting values configured in Control Tool will be deleted when the camera is turned off. By storing
current setting values to user memory, you can load and recall them whenever necessary. You can
save up to three sets of user memory settings (User Set1 to 3).
User memory Temporary memory
Current
setting
values
Control
Tool
Save
User Set1
User Set2
User Set3
Note
The setting values are not saved to the computer (Control Tool).
■ To save user settings
1
Stop image capture.
2
Expand [User Set Control] and select the save destination ([User Set1] to [User Set3]) in
[User Set Selector].
Note
The factory default setting values are stored in [Default] and cannot be overwritten.
Caution
Settings can only be saved when image capture on the camera is stopped.
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3
Select [User Set Save], and click [Execute 'User Set Save' Command].
The current setting values are saved as user settings.
■ To load user settings
1
Stop image capture.
User settings can only be loaded when image capture on the camera is stopped.
2
Select the settings to load (Default, and User Set1 to User Set3) in [User Set Selector].
3
Select [User Set Load], and click [Execute 'User Set Load' Command].
The selected user settings are loaded.
The next time the unit is started up, the settings selected in [User Set Selector] will be loaded automatically.
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Basic Function Matrix
The combinations of settings for the basic functions that can be used together are as follows.
Exposure Mode
Frame Start Trigger
Exposure Time
ROI
Balance White Auto
*1
Gain Auto
Exposure Auto
Video Send Mode
Sensor Multi ROI
Trigger Sequence Mode
Command Sequence Mode
Off Off ×
×
× ×
Timed Off
×
Timed (EPS) On
× × ×
Trigger Width On ×
× × ×
× ×
* 1 Operates only on the GO-2400C-PMCL
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Main Functions
GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings)
The unit can input/output the following signals to and from external input/output connectors.
External output TTL Out (Line1) DC IN / trigger IN connector (4-pin round)
External input TTL IN (Line4) DC IN / trigger IN connector (4-pin round)
CC1 (Line7) Camera Link cable
These signals can be used as triggers and other necessary signals within the camera or as signals
output from the camera to the system, such as those used for lighting equipment control.
In addition, a pulse generator for generating custom pulses and a NAND module for performing logic
operations are built into the camera. The two can be used together for a variety of purposes, such as
noise removal for trigger signals and phase adjustment for pulse outputs.
Such functions are generally referred to as GPIO functions.
Signals are selected as follows.
•When using external signals or the signals of each GPIO module as trigger signals:
Select in [Trigger Selector] > [Trigger Source].
•When selecting the signals to use for external outputs:
Select in [Line Selector] > [Line Source].
•When selecting the input signal for the NAND logic line:
Select in [Line Selector] > [Line Source].
•When selecting the clear signal for [Pulse Generator]:
Select in [Pulse Generator Selector] > [Pulse Generator Clear source].
GPIO block diagram
NAND Logic
NAND Logic
Pulse
Generator
Trigger Selector
PulseGenerator
Selector
Line Selector
Cross point switch
External input
Camera internal signal
User control signal
GPIO module signal
Trigger signal
External output
Signal to the GPIO module
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Valid Input/Output Combinations
The following signals can be used as sources for each output destination (Trigger Selector, Line
Selector, Pulse Generator Selector).
You can also connect two different sources to NAND paths in the GPIO and reuse the signal generated
there as a source for a different selector.
The combinations of source signals and output destinations are indicated in the following.
Selector
(Cross point
switch output)
Source signal
(Cross point
switch input)
Output destination
Trigger Selector Line Selector
Pulse
Generator
Selector
Acquisition Start
Acquisition Stop
Frame Start
Transfer Start
Line2 OPT Out 1
(GPIO 1)
Line2 OPT Out 2
(GPIO 2)
Time Stamp Reset
NAND 0 In 1
NAND 0 In 2
NAND 1 In 1
NAND 1 In 2
Pulse Generator 0
Signals to use as output
LOW
HIGH
Line4 TTL In
Line7 CC1
NAND 0 Out
× ×
NAND 1 Out
× ×
Pulse Generator 0
×
User Output 0
User Output 1
Software Trigger
× ×
× × × × ×
Action 1
× × × × × × ×
Action 2
× × × × × × ×
FVAL
× × × ×
LVAL
× × × ×
×
Exposure Active
× × × ×
Frame Trigger Wait
× × × ×
Frame Active
× × × ×
Acquisition Trigger Wait
× × × ×
Trigger Source Line Source
Pulse
Generator
Clear Source
Use
: Indicates default values for each selector. “Factory default values” (page 18) shows the
default values for [Frame Start].
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Camera Output Formats
The GO-2400-PMCL supports a variety of output formats.
The following tap geometries are supported.
The settings on the frame grabber board must be configured to match the tap geometry setting on the
camera. For details configuring frame grabber board settings, refer to the operating instructions for
each board.
Tap Geometry CL Configuration IP Bypass Off IP Bypass On
1X2-1Y Base bit: 8/10 bit: 8/10/12
1X3-1Y Base bit: 8 bit: 8
1X3-1Y Medium bit: 10 bit: 10/12
1X4-1Y Medium bit: 8/10 bit: 8/10/12
1X8-1Y Full bit: 8 bit: 8
1X8-1Y 80-bit bit: 10 bit: 10
■ 1X2-1Y
1X2-1Y is a 2-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry.
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■ 1X3-1Y
1X3-1Y is a 3-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry.
■ 1X4-1Y
1X4-1Y is a 4-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry.
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