JAI GO-5101M-PMCL, GO-5101C-PMCL User Manual

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User Manual

GO-5101M-PMCL GO-5101C-PMCL

5.1M Digital Progressive Scan

Monochrome and Color Camera

Document Version: 1.1

GO-5101-PMCL_Ver.1.1_May 2017

Contents

Notice ............................................................................3

Warranty .......................................................................3

Certifications ................................................................. 3

Warning ........................................................................3

Usage Precautions .......................................................6

Features ........................................................................7

Parts Identification ........................................................8

Preparation........................................................... 11

Preparation Process ...................................................11

Step 1: Installing the Software (first time only) ............11

Step 2: Connecting Devices ........................................13

Step 3: Verifying the Camera’s Connection Status .....15

Step 4: Configuring Initial Settings for the Camera .....15

Connecting the Camera to the Control Tool ...........15

Configuring the Output Format ...............................16

Configuring Exposure and External Trigger

Settings ...................................................................17

Control via External Triggers .......................................18

When Controlling the Exposure Time Using

Specified Exposure Times ......................................18

When Controlling the Exposure Time using

the Pulse Width of the Trigger Input Signal ............18

Control Without External Triggers ...............................19

When Controlling the Exposure Time Using

Specified Exposure Times ......................................19

When not Controlling the Exposure Time ...............19

Step 5: Adjusting the Image Quality............................19

Adjusting the Gain ..................................................20

Manual adjustment .............................................20

Adjusting the White Balance

(GO-5101C-PMCL only) .........................................20

Manual white balance adjustment ......................20

Automatic white balance adjustment .................20

Adjusting the Black Level .......................................21

Step 6: Configuring Various Other Settings ................21

Step 7: Saving the Settings .........................................21

To save user settings ..........................................22

To load user settings ...........................................22

Basic Function Matrix .................................................23

Main Functions .................................................... 24

GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) ...........................24

Valid Input/Output Combinations ............................25

Camera Output Formats .............................................25

1X2-1Y ................................................................26

1X3-1Y ................................................................26

1X4-1Y ................................................................27

Cable length reference ....................................... 27

Acquisition Control (Image Acquisition Controls) ........27

Changing the Frame Rate ......................................27

Maximum frame rate period formula ..................28

Exposure Mode ...........................................................29

Image Output Timing ..................................................29

Vertical timing .....................................................29

Horizontal timing ................................................. 30

Trigger Control ............................................................30

Shortest Repetition Period for Triggers ...................30

When [Exposure Mode] is [Timed] .....................30

When [Exposure Mode] is [Trigger Width] .........32

Gain Control ................................................................33

LUT (Lookup Table) ....................................................34

To use the LUT function ......................................34

LUT values .......................................................... 34

Gamma Function ........................................................35

To use the gamma function ................................35

Defective Pixel Correction Function ............................35

Automatic detection ............................................36

Manual configuration ..........................................36

Shading Correction .....................................................36

Flat Shading ........................................................37

Color Shading (GO-5101C-PMCL only) .............37

To use the shading correction function ..............38

Binning Function .........................................................38

ROI (Regional Scanning Function) .............................38

ROI Settings ............................................................38

Sequencer Function ....................................................39

ALC (Automatic Level Control) Function .....................42

To use the ALC function ......................................42

Automatic gain level control ...............................42

Detailed Settings for Gain Auto

(Automatic Gain Level Control) ..............................42

Counter and Timer Control Function

(counter support only) .................................................43

Counter occurrence diagram .............................43

Internal camera blocks .......................................44

To use the counter function ................................44

Video Process Bypass Mode ......................................45

Differences in camera operation ........................45

To enable video process bypass mode..............45

Settings List ......................................................... 46

Feature Properties ......................................................46

Miscellaneous ...................................................... 53

Troubleshooting ..........................................................53

Specifications ..............................................................54

Frame Rate Reference ...............................................56

Spectral Response .....................................................56

Dimensions .................................................................57

User’s Record .............................................................58

Index ..................................................................... 59

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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-5101M-PMCL and GO-5101C-PMCL 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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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.

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Substances is 15 years.

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Supplement

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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 the camera is pointed at scenes containing very bright areas or strong light sources, some pixels on the CMOS image sensor may accumulate more than the maximum charge allowed, causing the excess charge to overflow into the surrounding pixels. While this "blooming" affects image quality, it does not affect the operation of the camera.

• 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-5101M-PMCL/GO-5101C-PMCL is an industrial progressive scan camera equipped with a 2/3-inch global shutter CMOS image sensor with 5.1 effective megapixels (2464 × 2056). The unit is compact and lightweight in design and is equipped with Camera Link Ver. 2.0 compatible interface.

 The GO-5101M-PMCL produces monochrome output while the GO-5101C-PMCL produces Bayer output.

Compact and lightweight

The unit’s compact size (approx. 29 × 29 × 41.5 mm, excluding lens mount) and lightweight design (approx. 46 g) 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* output for both monochrome and Bayer.

* As the color camera cannot perform white balance when using 12-bit output, perform white balance on the

application.

High frame rate

The GO-5101M-PMCL and GO-5101C-PMCL are both capable of frame rates of up to 35.6 fps (8-bit format) for full 5.1-megapixel output. Even faster frame rates can be achieved when binning is utilized (GO-5101M-PMCL only) or when a smaller ROI (region of interest) is specified.

ALC (automatic level 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 table) For programmable control over gamma and contrast.

• 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-5101C-PMCL only) White balance can be automatically adjusted 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

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.

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-044F or PD-4P-GO Power Supply (optional) or for DC IN / trigger IN here.

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

5 Camera locking screw holes (M3, 3 mm depth)

Use these holes when attaching an MP-43 tripod adapter plate (optional) or mounting the camera directly to a wall or other structural system.

• The smaller holes (×4) are M2 with a depth of 3 mm.

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Preparation

Preparation Process

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 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 settings related to the exposure and external trigger.



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 in 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.

Download the “JAI - Getting Started Guide” and JAI SDK from the JAI website.

URL: http://www.jai.com/en/support/download-jai-software

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, on some systems, affect Internet access speed. If you think your Internet speed is affected, configure the following settings to disable the filter driver on that port.

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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Clear the [JAI Vision Filter Driver] checkbox, and save.

Verify the settings for using Camera Link.

The GO-5101-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

Start JAI Control Tool, and click the (Settings) icon at the top right.

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 devices. Attach the lens in a clean environment to prevent dust from adhering to the unit.

Camera body

Direct connection

(or MP-43 tripod adapter plate)

DC IN / trigger IN

connection cable (not supplied)

Lens

Camera Link cable

Frame grabber board

Computer

to external trigger

AC adapter (not supplied)

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 11 mm, the size of standard 2/3-inch lenses.

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To prevent vignetting and to obtain the optimal resolution, use a lens that will cover the 11 mm diagonal. Some lens manufacturers offer lenses with an 11 mm format. If not, a 2/3-inch lens is recommended.

Caution

• The maximum performance of the camera may not be realized depending on the lens.

• Attaching a lens with a mount protrusion of 9.1 mm or longer 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 (sensor width is 8.5 mm on this camera)

Direct connection (or MP-43 tripod adapter plate)

When mounting the camera directly to a wall or other device, use screws that match the 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.

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)

Frame grabber board

Refer to the operating instructions of the frame grabber board, and configure settings on the computer as necessary.

Computer

Use a computer that meets the following requirements.

Operating system (OS):

Microsoft Windows 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

DC IN / trigger IN connection cable

AC adapter (power supply) (if necessary)

Connect the AC adapter and the round connector of the connection cable to the DC IN / trigger IN

Secure manually. Do not secure too tightly.

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connector on the camera.

 The AC adapter is not required when using PoCL.

Step 3: Verifying the Camera’s 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 LEDs, see “LED status and camera status” (page 10) in the “Parts

Identification” section.

Note

If the power / trigger LED does not switch to green within minutes of supplying power, check the Camera Link cable and other connections.

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 the Camera to the Control Tool

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].

Select the camera you want to configure.

Check that the settings of the selected camera are displayed.

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Configuring the Output Format

Configure the size, position, and pixel format of the images to be acquired. The factory settings are as follows. Change the settings as necessary.

Factory default values

Item Default value

Image Format Control Width 2464 (pixels)

Height 2056 (pixels)

Offset X (horizontal position) 0 (pixels)

Offset Y (vertical position) 0 (pixels)

Pixel Format GO-5101M-PMCL: Mono8

GO-5101C-PMCL: BayerRG8

 You can specify the image acquisition area. For details, see “ROI (Regional Scanning Function)” (page 38).

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 acquisition 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 acquisition.

Click and change the setting value.

Example: When changing [Width]

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Example: When changing [Pixel Format]

Note

Direct entry of numerical and text values is possible for some setting items.

Configuring Exposure and External Trigger Settings

Configure settings related to exposure control methods and trigger control. The factory 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 27847 (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, so be sure to set the exposure mode before configuring the trigger settings.

Configure the settings by expanding [Acquisition Control] and configuring the following items.

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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.

Exposure Auto Off, Continuous

Set [Exposure Mode] to [Timed].

([Timed] is the default setting.)

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.

Set [Trigger Selector] to [Frame Start].

([Frame Start] is the default setting.)

Set [Trigger Mode] to [On].

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)

Set [Exposure Mode] to [Trigger Width] .

When you select [Trigger Width], [Trigger Mode] will automatically be set to [On].

Set [Trigger Selector] to [Frame Start].

([Frame Start] is the default setting.)

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.

Exposure Auto Off, Continuous

Set [Exposure Mode] to [Timed].

([Timed] is the default setting.)

Specify the exposure time in [Exposure Time].

Set [Trigger Mode] to [On].

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.

Step 5: Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjust the image quality using the gain and white balance (GO-5101C-PMCL only) functions.

To adjust the image quality

The display level must be changed from [Beginner] to [Guru].

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Adjusting the Gain

Adjust the sensitivity via the analog gain (i.e., master gain).

 For details on gain control, see “Gain Control” (page 33) in the “Main Functions” section.

■ Manual adjustment

Expand [Analog Control], and set [Gain Auto] to [Off].

([Off] is the default setting.)

Configure the gain.

Expand [Analog Control], and select the gain you want to configure in [Gain Selector].

• For the GO-5101M-PMCL, only [Analog All] (master gain) can be configured.

• For the GO-5101C-PMCL, [Analog All] (master gain), [Digital Red] (digital R gain), and [Digital Blue] (digital B gain) can be configured individually.

Configure the gain value in [Gain].

• [Analog All] (master gain) can be set to multiple (x1 to x16) of Analog Gain. The resolution is set in x0.01 steps (0.005 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-5101C-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 x0.01 dB steps.

Adjusting the White Balance (GO-5101C-PMCL only)

Adjust the white balance using R and B gain. The white balance can also be adjusted automatically.

■ Manual white balance adjustment

Expand [Analog Control], and set [Balance White Auto] to [Off].

([Off] is the default setting.)

Select the gain to configure in [Gain Selector], and set the gain value in [Gain].

■ Automatic white balance adjustment

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.

Select the [Balance White Auto] tab, and click [Continuous] or [Once] depending on your

intended application.

The white balance is automatically adjusted.

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Adjusting the Black Level

Expand [Analog Control], and select the black level you want to configure in [Black Level

Selector].

For the GO-5101M-PMCL, only [Digital All] (master black) can be configured.

For the GO-5101C-PMCL, [Digital All] (master black), [Digital Red] (digital R), and [Digital Blue] (digital B) can be configured individually.

Specify the adjustment value in [Black Level].

Step 6: Configuring Various Other Settings

See “Settings List” (page 46) and configure settings as necessary.

Step 7: Saving the Settings

The setting values configured in Control Tool will be deleted when the camera is turned off. By saving current setting values to user memory, you can load and recall them whenever necessary. You can save up to three sets of user settings (User Set1 to 3) in the camera.

User memory Temporary memory

Current

setting values

Control

Tool

Save

User Set1

User Set2

User Set3

Note

Changes to settings are not saved to the computer (Control Tool).

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■ To save user settings

Stop image acquisition.

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.

Select [User Set Save], and click [Execute ‘User Set Save’ Command].

The current setting values are saved as user settings.

■ To load user settings

Select the settings to load (User Set1 to User Set3) in [User Set Selector].

Select [User Set Load], and click [Execute ‘User Set Load’ Command].

The selected user settings are loaded.

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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

Binning Vertical*

Binning Horizontal*

Exposure Time

ROI

Balance White

Auto*

Gain Auto

Exposure Auto

Sequencer

Trigger

Sequencer

Mode

Command

Sequencer

Mode

Off Off 1 × 1 (Off) ×



×× ×

1 × 2 ×



−



×× ×

2 × 1 ×



−



×× ×

2 × 2 ×



−



×× ×

Timed Off 1 × 1 (Off)





1 × 2



−





2 × 1



−





2 × 2



−





Timed (EPS) On 1 × 1 (Off)

  

1 × 2



−

  

2 × 1



−

  

2 × 2



−

  

Trigger Width On 1 × 1 (Off) ×



×× ×

1 × 2 ×



−



×× ×

2 × 1 ×



−



×× ×

2 × 2 ×



−



×× ×

*1 Operates only on the GO-5101M-PMCL *2 Operates only on the GO-5101C-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

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

Frame Start

Line1 Output Source

Nand Gate 0 In 1

Nand Gate 0 In 2

Nand Gate 1 In 1

Nand Gate 1 In 2

Pulse Generator

Clear Source

Signals to use as output

LOW

 

HIGH

 

Software



ЧЧЧЧЧ Ч

Line 4 TTL In

 

Line 7 CC1

 

Pulse Generator 0



User Output 0

 

User Output 1

 

NAND 0 Out



××

 

NAND 1 Out



××



Exposure Active

 

Frame Active

 

Frame Trigger Wait

 

FVAL

 

LVA L

ЧЧЧЧЧЧ



Trigger Source

Line Source

Pulse

Generator

Clear Source

Use

: Indicates default values for each selector. “Factory default values” (page 17) shows the

default values for [Frame Start].

Camera Output Formats

The GO-5101-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 Video Process Bypass Off Video Process 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

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■ 1X2-1Y

1X2-1Y is a 2-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry.

■ 1X3-1Y

1X3-1Y is a 3-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry.

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■ 1X4-1Y

1X4-1Y is a 4-tap output format as defined in GenICam tap geometry.

■ Cable length reference

The following is a reference for the length of cable you can use based on the Camera Link clock*1.

CL Pixel Clock [MHz] CL cable length

37.125 10 m

74.25 7 m

84.85 3 m

*1 The length of cable you can use will also vary depending on type and maker.

Acquisition Control (Image Acquisition Controls)

Perform operations and configure settings related to image capture in [Acquisition Control].

On the GO-5101-PMCL, acquisition control always operates in [Continuous] mode.

Changing the Frame Rate

When [Trigger Mode] is disabled, you can change the frame rate in [Acquisition Frame Rate].

Note

• The shortest frame period varies depending on the ROI, pixel format, and binning mode selected. The longest frame period is 0.125 Hz (8 sec.).

• When [Trigger Mode] is enabled, the [Acquisition Frame Rate] setting is disabled.

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■ Maximum frame rate period formula

During continuous operation ([Frame Start] trigger is [Off] or [Exposure Mode] is [Off])

• Maximum frame rate of sensor FR_Cont = 1 / {H Period × (Height + 34)}

When the exposure time is longer than the frame interval

• Maximum exposure time at maximum frame rate MaxExposureTime_TrOlrd = (1 / FR_Cont) - (14 × H Period)

• Exposure time outside of frame interval NonOverlapExposureTime = ExposureTime - MaxExposureTime_TrOlrd However, NonOverlapExposureTime calculation results that are 0 or below will be considered as 0.

• Maximum frame rate FR_ContLongExposure = 1/{(1/FR_Cont) + NonOverlapExposureTime}

When [Frame Start] trigger is [On] and [Trigger OverLap] is [Off]

• Maximum frame rate of sensor FR_Cont = 1 / {H Period × (Height + 34)}

• Maximum frame rate FR_TrOloff = 1/{1/FR_Cont) + ExposureTime}

When [Frame Start] trigger is [On] and [Trigger OverLap] is [Readout]

• Maximum frame rate of sensor FR_Cont = 1 / {H Period × (Height + 34)}

• Exposure time possible within frames MaxOverlapTime_TrOlrd = (1 / FR_Cont) - (14 × H Period)

• Exposure time outside of frame interval NonOverlapExposureTime_TrOlrd = ExposureTime - MaxOverlapTime_TrOlrd However, NonOverlapExposureTime_TrOlrd calculation results that are 0 or below will be considered as 0. For TriggerWidth, the trigger pulse is equivalent to ExposureTime.

• Maximum frame rate FR_TrOlrd = 1 / {(1 / FR_Cont) + NonOverlapExposureTime_TrOlrd}

Full size - Vertical Binning =1(OFF)

Tap Geometry CL Pixel Clock (MHz) H Period [usec] Frame Rate (fps)

1X2-1Y 37.125 33.293 14.3

1X2-1Y 74.25 16.646 28.7

1X2-1Y 84.85 14.613 32.7

1X3-1Y 37.125 22.249 21.5

1X3-1Y 74.25 13.414 35.6

1X4-1Y 37.125 16.700 28.6

1X4-1Y 74.25 13.414 35.6

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Exposure Mode

The following exposure modes are available on the camera.

Exposure Mode Description

Off Exposure control is not performed (free-running operation).

Timed Mode in which control is performed using exposure time. Acquire images using an

exposure time configured beforehand on an external trigger.

Trigger Width Mode in which control of the exposure time is performed using the pulse width of the

trigger input signal. The exposure time will be the same as the pulse width of the trigger input signal. This allows long exposure.

 The settings for exposure control and triggers are related to each other. Be sure to configure the settings

described in “Configuring Exposure and External Trigger Settings” (page 17).

Image Output Timing

■ Vertical timing

Tap

Geometry

PixelClock

[MHz]

Frequency

(KHz)

FVAL

BlankingLine

[A]

FVALValid

Line [B]

Total

FrameLine [C]

Total Frame

Period (msec)

Frame Rate

(Hz)

1X2-1Y

(Full)

37.125 30.036 34 2056 2090 69.6 14.37

74.25 60.073 34 2056 2090 34.8 28.74

84.85 68.433 34 2056 2090 30.5 32.74

1X3-1Y

(Full)

37.125 44.946 34 2056 2090 46.5 21.51

74.25 74.548 34 2056 2090 28.0 35.67

1X4-1Y

(Full)

37.125 59.879 34 2056 2090 34.9 28.65

74.25 74.548 34 2056 2090 28.0 35.67

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■ Horizontal timing

㩷

Tap Geometry

CL Pixel

Clock (MHz)

Line

BlankingClock

[A]

LineValid clock

[B]

Total Line clock

[C]

Total Line Period

(usec) [C]

Line Rate (KHz)

[C]

1X2-1Y

(Full)

37.125 4 1232 1236 33.293 30.036

74.25 4 1232 1236 16.646 60.073

84.85 8 1232 1240 14.613 68.433

1X3-1Y

(Full)

37.125 6 820 826 22.249 44.946

74.25 176 820 996 13.414 74.548

1X4-1Y

(Full)

37.125 4 616 620 16.700 59.879

74.25 380 616 996 13.414 74.548

Trigger Control

The camera allows Frame Start trigger controls to be performed via external trigger signals. The Frame Start trigger allows exposure control via the trigger signal inputs.

 The settings for exposure control and triggers are related to each other. Be sure to configure the settings

described in “Configuring Exposure and External Trigger Settings” (page 17).

Shortest Repetition Period for Triggers

The reciprocal of the maximum frame rate is the time required to output one frame. The shortest repetition periods for triggers cannot be lower than that value.

■ When [Exposure Mode] is [Timed]

Example: When [Trigger Source] is set to [Line 7 - CC1]

• Trigger overlap: Off

FVAL

Readout duration

Next trigger disabled

Next trigger

input enabled

Sensor Exposure

Trigger

(= Height x Line Period)

EEN

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Tap

Geometry

CL Pixel

Clock

(MHz)

Period from Trigger start

edge to

Exposure

start[A]

(usec)

Period from

Exposure

end to

FVAL

start[B]

(usec)

Max

Exposure

[msec]

Min

Exposure

[usec]

1X2-1Y 37.125 101 851 69.116 34

1X2-1Y 74.25 51 435 34.558 17

1X2-1Y 84.85 45 384 30.336 15

1X3-1Y 37.125 68 573 46.189 23

1X3-1Y 74.25 42 354 27.847 14

1X4-1Y 37.125 51 436 34.669 17

1X4-1Y 74.25 42 314 27.847 14

• Trigger overlap: Readout

FVAL

Sensor Exposure

Trigger

(= Height x Line Period)

EEN

Readout duration

Next trigger disabled

Next trigger

input enabled

Tap

Geometry

CL Pixel

Clock

(MHz)

Period from

Trigger start

edge to

Exposure

start[A](usec)

Period from

Exposure

end to FVAL

start[B](usec)

Period FVAL

end to next

trigger start[C]

(usec)

Max

Exposure

[msec]

Min

Exposure

[usec]

1X2-1Y 37.125 101 851 851 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

69.116 34

1X2-1Y 74.25 51 435 934 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

34.558 17

1X2-1Y 84.85 45 384 939 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

30.336 15

1X3-1Y 37.125 68 573 906 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

46.189 23

1X3-1Y 74.25 42 354 942 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

27.847 14

1X4-1Y 37.125 51 436 937 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

34.669 17

1X4-1Y 74.25 42 314 952 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

27.847 14

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■ When [Exposure Mode] is [Trigger Width]

Example: When [Trigger Source] is set to [Line 7 - CC1]

• Trigger overlap: Off

FVAL

Sensor Exposure

Trigger

(= Height x Line Period)

EEN

Readout duration

Next trigger disabled

Next trigger

input enabled

Tap

Geometry

CL Pixel

Clock

(MHz)

Period from

Trigger start

edge to

Exposure

start[A](usec)

Period from

Exposure

end to FVAL

start[B](usec)

Period FVAL

end to next

trigger start[C]

(usec)

Max

Exposure

[msec]

Min

Exposure

[usec]

1X2-1Y 37.125 101 851 851 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

69.116 34

1X2-1Y 74.25 51 435 934 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

34.558 17

1X2-1Y 84.85 45 384 939 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

30.336 15

1X3-1Y 37.125 68 573 906 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

46.189 23

1X3-1Y 74.25 42 354 942 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

27.847 14

1X4-1Y 37.125 51 436 937 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

34.669 17

1X4-1Y 74.25 42 314 952 − Expo

(Current) +

Expo (Next)

27.847 14

• Trigger overlap: Readout

FVAL

Sensor Exposure

Trigger

(= Height x Line Period)

EEN

Readout duration

Next trigger

disabled

C Next trigger input enabled

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Tap

Geometry

CL Pixel

Clock

(MHz)

Period from

Trigger start

edge to

Exposure

start[A](usec)

Period from

Exposure

end to FVAL

start[B](usec)

Next trigger

start prohibited

period[C](usec)

Period from Trigger end

edge to

Exposure

end[D](usec)

Min

Exposure

[usec]

1X2-1Y 37.125 101 851 466 128 34 1X2-1Y 74.25 51 435 233 61 17 1X2-1Y 84.85 45 384 205 53 15 1X3-1Y 37.125 68 573 311 83 23 1X3-1Y 74.25 42 354 188 48 14 1X4-1Y 37.125 51 436 234 61 17 1X4-1Y 74.25 42 314 188 48 14

Gain Control

[Analog All] can be used for gain control for both the monochrome and color camera. [Analog All] (master gain) uses the sensor's internal gain function and consists of analog gain + digital gain. Analog gain is used for lower gain, and analog gain + digital gain is used when the gain becomes high. R and B can be configured individually as digital gain on the GO-5101C-PMCL.

 For details on how to configure the settings, see “Adjusting the Gain” (page 20).

The relationship between the gain setting value, gain amplification, and dB value is as follows. For example, a gain amplification of x5.62 will be 15 dB.

Monochrome

x16

1600

100

24dB

0dB

Gain

setting

value

Gain

amplification

Gain adjustment range (monochrome)

Bayer color

X89.12

X16

X7.15

X5.62

X0.45

1600

37876 (X5.62)

0 (X1)

–4533 (X0.45)

R&B

Red

Blue

39dB

-7dB

0dB

24dB

15dB

0dB

–7dB

15dB

0dB

–7dB

15dB

37876 (X5.62)

0 (X1)

–4533 (X0.45)

Gain

setting

value

Master Master

Gain

amplification

Gain setting

value (scaling)

Gain adjustment range (Bayer color)

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LUT ( Lookup Table)

The LUT function is used to generate a non-linear mapping between signal values captured on the sensor and those that are output from the camera. You can specify the output curve using 257 setting points (indexes).

■ To use the LUT function

Configure the settings as follows.

Item Setting value / selectable range Description

JAI LUT Mode LUT Use LUT.

LUT Selector* GO-5101M-PMCL:

Mono

GO-5101C-PMCL:

Red, Green, Blue

Select the LUT channel to control.

LUT Index GO-5101M-PMCL: 0 to 256

GO-5101C-PMCL: 0 to 256

Select the LUT index to configure. Indexes represent the possible pixel values captured on the sensor, from the lowest value (Index 0) to the highest (Index 256). For example, Index 0 represents a full black pixel and Index 255 represents a full white pixel.

LUT Value 0 to 4095 Set the LUT output value for the selected index.

* GO-5101C-PMCL only

■ LUT values

LUT values range from 0 at the lowest to 4095 at the highest. Linear interpolation is used to calculate LUT values between the index points.

4095

Index0

Index1

LUT Value [1]

LUT Value [0]

Index256

Values between points are determined using the linear interpolation values of data to the left and right.

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Gamma Function

The gamma function corrects the output signals from the camera beforehand (reverse correction), taking into consideration the light-emitting properties of the monitor display. As the light-emitting properties of the monitor are not linear, the entire image may be darker or the gradation in the dark areas may be less noticeable when camera outputs are displayed without processing. The gamma function can be used to correct the camera signals with an opposite-direction curve and produce a display that is close to linear.

Example of the light-emitting properties of the monitor display

■ To use the gamma function

Configure the settings as follows.

Item Setting value / selectable range Description

Gamma 0.45, 0.60, 1.0 (Off) Select the gamma correction value.

JAI LUT Mode Gamma Use gamma.

Note

You can use the LUT function to configure a curve with more detailed points. For details, see “LUT (Lookup Table)” (page 34).

Defective Pixel Correction Function

Multiple defective pixels that are not adjacent to each other can occur on conventional CMOS sensor cameras. This camera features a function that interpolates defective pixels using the surrounding pixels. Up to 512 pixels can be corrected. Pixel interpolation can be performed via automatic detection or point-by-point manual settings.

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■ Automatic detection

Automatic detection can only detect lit defective pixels (i.e., white blemishes).

Shield the camera sensor.

If a lens is attached, use the lens cap as a shield, for example.

Configure the threshold level for defective pixel detection.

Specify the threshold value for the blemishes to be detected using the [JAI Custom Control Blemish] - [Blemish Detect Threshold] setting.

The threshold value is specified as a percentage.

The default setting is "10" with 10% of the full scale (100%) specified as the threshold value.

Execute [Blemish Detect] to start automatic detection.

After detection, the interpolation data is saved to the camera's internal memory.

To check the number of interpolated pixels after automatic detection

You can check the number of pixels interpolated via automatic detection by loading the BlemishNum data.

■ Manual configuration

Select the index in [Blemish Detect Position Index].

You can select from 0 to 511. However, configure the indexes in order starting with the smallest index. If you skip indexes while configuring settings, interpolation may not be performed.

Specify the pixel points for interpolation using the [Blemish Detect Position X] and [Blemish

Detect Position Y] settings.

Each point is saved to the camera's internal memory as you configure them.

You can configure values that are within the total effective pixel area. Specify pixels for which interpolation is not necessary as -1. If 0 is specified, the first line or first pixel will be interpolated.

Set [Blemish Enable] to [True], and execute interpolation.

If [False] is specified, defective pixel interpolation is disabled.

Shading Correction

The shading correction is a function that corrects non-uniformity (i.e., shading) in the amount of light generated by the lens and lighting equipment. Using this function allows correction even if top, bottom, left, and right shading is not symmetrical in relation to the center of the screen (H, V).

The size of the correction block is 20 (H) × 17 (V) blocks and calculation errors in the correction data are minimized due to the small interpolation block. Each block is 128 × 128 pixels. The total size of the blocks is 2560 (H) × 2176 (V), but the actual number of effective pixels for the camera is 2464 (H) × 2056 (V). The ineffective peripheral areas will be deleted internally on the camera automatically.

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2560 (Total size)

2464 (Effective pixels)

2176 (Total size)

2056 (Effective pixels)

128

The following shading correction modes are available on the camera.

■ Flat Shading

Correction is performed using the area of the screen with the highest brightness level as the reference, and adjusting the brightness levels of the other areas to match this level.

Within 30% of adjustment range

■ Color Shading (GO-5101C-PMCL only)

R-channel and B-channel properties are adjusted by using the G-channel shading properties as a reference.

Pre-correction Post-correction

Caution

Proper correction is not possible under the following conditions.

• If an area with a brightness level that is more than 30% less than the reference level exists within the screen

• If the brightness level is saturated in parts or all of the screen

• If the area in the screen with the highest brightness level is 300 LSB or less (during 10-bit video output)

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■ To use the shading correction function

Configure the settings as follows.

Item Setting value Description

Shading Correction Mode GO-5101M-PMCL:

Flat Shading (fixed)

GO-5101C-PMCL:

Flat Shading, Color Shading

Select the shading correction mode.

Shading Mode User 1, User 2, User 3, Off Select the user area to which to save the

shading correction value.

Display a white chart under a uniform light, and execute [Perform Shading Calibration].

Note

After shading correction is executed, the shading correction value is automatically saved to the user area selected in [Shading Mode].

Binning Function

The binning function allows you to combine the signal values of adjacent pixels in the vertical or horizontal direction (1 x 2 or 2 x 1), or in both directions simultaneously (2 x 2 binning).

Applying binning to a specific field of view results in greater pixel sensitivity with reduced resolution in the direction(s) that binning has been applied.

The GO-5101 performs vertical binning on the sensor, reducing the total number of lines that must be read out, thereby resulting in a faster frame rate.

ROI ( Regional Scanning Function)

The ROI (region of interest) function allows you to output images by specifying the areas to scan.

ROI Settings

Specify the area to scan by specifying width, height, and horizontal/vertical offset values under [Image Format Control].

 For details on how to configure the settings, see “Configuring the Output Format” (page 16).

You can increase the frame rate by specifying a lower height, as the number of lines scanned decreases. The minimum area is as follows.

Width (pixels) Height (pixels)

GO-5101M-PMCL 96 2

GO-5101C-PMCL 96 2

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Example 1: Without binning

[Binning Horizontal] *: 1 [Binning Vertical] *: 1

OffsetX

OffsetY

Height

Width

2056 Height Max

2464 Width Max

Scanning range

Example 2: With binning

[Binning Horizontal] *: 2 [Binning Vertical] *: 2

OffsetX

OffsetY

Height

Width

1028 Height Max

1232 Width Max

Scanning range

* GO-5101M-PMCL only

 For details on the frame rates for common ROI sizes, see “Frame Rate Reference” (page 56).

Sequencer Function

The Sequencer function lets you define up to 128 preset combinations of exposure time, gain, ROI, and other settings which can be stepped through each time a trigger is received. This is particularly useful for quickly capturing multiple exposures of objects under inspection to adjust for areas or components with significantly different levels of reflectance. The order of execution and the repetition of particular presets are based on user-defined parameters configured in [Sequencer Control].

Two operation modes (Trigger Sequencer mode and Command Sequencer mode) are available for the Sequencer function. Use [Sequencer Mode] and [Sequencer Mode Select] to enable the Sequencer and select a mode of operation.

Trigger Sequencer mode

With this mode, the Sequencer Trigger “pattern” is predetermined by the user. The user defines up to 128 different “indexes.” Each index represents a combination of the following parameters:

• ROI (width, height, offset X, and offset Y)

• Exposure Time

• Gain Level (R/B Gain can also be configured on the color model)

• Black Level

• Binning Mode (monochrome only)

• LUT Enable (whether or not to enable the use of LUT for this index)

• Frame Count (the number of times to repeat this index before moving to the next)

• Next Index to execute in the predetermined pattern

In addition to these individual index parameters, two other parameters are applied to the entire sequence:

[Sequencer LUT Mode] defines whether Gamma or LUT is to be applied to the sequence. If Gamma is selected, the Gamma setting defined in the camera’s Analog Control section will be applied to all exposures in the sequence. If LUT is selected, the LUT characteristics defined in Analog Control will be applied to any index where [Sequencer LUT enable] has been set to ON.

[Reset Sequencer Reset] causes the index selector to be reset to Index 1. Thus, the sequencer pattern will start over at the next trigger.

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In Trigger Sequencer mode, patterns begin with the index of [Sequencer Set Start]. Subsequent triggers follow the user-defined values in [Sequencer Index Frame Count] and [Sequencer ROI Next Index]. Assigning a Next Index value of “1” to an index creates a loop back to the start of the sequencer pattern.

Trigger Sequencer example

User-defined Indexes (up to 128)

Index1 Index2

Index4 Index3

ROI Exposure Gain LUT Binning Frame Count = 2 Next Index = 3

ROI Exposure Gain LUT Binning Frame Count = 1 Next Index = 1

ROI Exposure Gain LUT Binning Frame Count = 1 Next Index = 4

ROI Exposure Gain LUT Binning Frame Count = 2 Next Index = 2

Triggers / Image Frames

Index structure for Trigger Sequencer

Index1

ROI1

Exposure

Gain1

(M/Red/Blue)

Black

Level1

Binning1

(H/V)

LUT

Enable1

Frame

Count1

Index1

Index2

ROI2

Exposure

Gain2

(M/Red/Blue)

Black

Level2

Binning2

(H/V)

LUT

Enable2

Frame

Count2

Index2

Index128 ROI128

Exposure

128

Gain128

(M/Red/Blue)

Black

Level128

Binning128

(H/V)

LUT

Enable128

Frame

Count128

Index128

Index

Selector

(MUX)

Index Table

・

Index Next Index

Current㩷

Index

Command

・

Reset Sequencer Index

Reset Sequencer

Common Settings

・

Sequencer LUT mode

Command Sequencer mode

This mode allows the user to vary the “pattern” of the sequence in response to external factors. Changes in the sequence can be initiated manually or in a programmatic fashion as the result of data from sensors/controllers or from the analysis of previous images.

In this mode, the user can define up to 128 different “indexes” each incorporating a combination of:

• ROI (width, height, offset X, and offset Y)

• Exposure Time

• Gain Level (R/B Gain can also be configured on the color model)

• Black Level

• Binning Mode (monochrome only)

• LUT Enable (whether or not to enable the use of LUT for this index)

The user must also enter a value from 1 to 128 in [Command Sequencer Index]. This indicates which index to execute each time a trigger is received. The same index will continue to be executed for all subsequent triggers as long as the value of [Command Sequencer Index] remains unchanged.

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Changing the value of [Command Sequencer Index] to one of the other predefined indexes causes that index to be executed in response to subsequent triggers. This mode of operation enables users to develop applications that continually send new values to [Command Sequencer Index] in response to external factors such as changing light conditions, different types or sizes of objects being inspected, or other factors. This allows applications to change ROI, exposure, gain, etc., without being restricted to a predefined pattern.

As with Trigger Sequencer, [Sequencer LUT Mode] defines whether Gamma or LUT is to be applied to the sequence. If Gamma is selected, the Gamma setting defined in the camera’s Analog Control section will be applied to all exposures in the sequence. If LUT is selected, the LUT characteristics defined in Analog Control will be applied to any index where [Sequencer LUT enable] has been set to ON.

[Sequencer Index Frame Count], [Sequencer ROI Next Index], and [Reset Sequencer Index] are not used in Command Sequencer mode and entered values are ignored.

Command Sequencer Example

User-defined Indexes (up to 128)

Index1 Index2

Index3

ROI Exposure Gain LUT Binning

Command Sequencer Index

Camera Triggers

Image Frames

Set to

Index1

Set to

Index3

Set to

Index1

Set to

Index2

Set to

Index1

Set to

Index2

Index1

Settings

Index3

Settings

Index1

Settings

Index2

Settings

Index1

Settings

Index2

Settings

Settings Used

Index structure for Command Sequencer

Index1

ROI1

Exposure1

Gain1

Black

Level1

Binning1

LUT

Enable1

Index2

ROI2

Exposure2

Gain2

Black

Level2

Binning2

LUT

Enable2

Index128

ROI128

Exposure

128

Gain128

Black

Level128

Binning128

LUT

Enable128

Index

Selector

(MUX)

Current

(M/Red/Blue)

(H/V)

(M/Red/Blue)

(H/V)

Common Settings

Command Sequencer Index (1 to 128)

Common Settings

Sequencer LUT mode

Index

(M/Red/Blue) (H/V)

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ALC ( Automatic Level Control) Function

The ALC (automatic level control) function combines the automatic gain control (AGC/Auto Gain Control) and automatic exposure control (ASC/Auto Shutter Control) functions, and is capable of handling various changes in brightness. The function operates as follows in response to changes in brightness.

Change from bright to dark: ASC  AGC Change from dark to bright: AGC  ASC

Change in brightness

Fixed at max. ASC value Fixed at min. ASC value

Fixed at min. gain value

AGC

Max

AGC operation

Max. to min. (user specified)

Operation during change from dark to bright

Operation during change from bright to dark

ASC operation

Max. to min. (user specified)

ASC (auto shutter) operation

AGC operation

Dark Bright

■ To use the ALC function

Set [Gain Auto] or [Exposure Auto] or both to [Continuous] mode. Configure the minimum value, maximum value, etc. for AGC and ASC under [JAI Custom Control ALC]. The target video levels for AGC and ASC are configured in [ALC Reference]. For example, when [ALC Reference] is set to 100%, video levels will be maintained at 100% for AGC and ASC.

■ Automatic gain level control

Set [Gain] to [Continuous].

Detailed Settings for Gain Auto (Automatic Gain Level Control)

When [Gain Auto] is set to [Continuous], you can configure the conditions for automatic adjustment in detail.

Item Description

ALC Reference Specify the target level for automatic gain control. (This

setting is also used for automatic exposure control.)

ALC Area Enable All Select whether to specify all areas as auto gain metering

areas or whether to specify the areas individually.

[0]: Specify areas as auto gain metering areas (16 areas)

individually.

[1]: Specify all areas as auto gain metering areas.

ALC Area Selector Individually select any of 16 areas for automatic gain

metering. (This setting is also used for automatic exposure control.)

ALC Area Enable Select [True] to enable the metering area selected in [ALC

Area Selector], or select [False] to disable it.

AGC Max. Specify the maximum value for the automatic gain control

range.

AGC Min. Specify the minimum value for the automatic gain control

range.

AGC/ASC Control Speed Specify the reaction speed for automatic gain control. (This

setting is also used for automatic exposure control.)

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Auto gain metering areas (16 areas)

Low

Right

Low

Mid-right

Low

Mid-left

Low

Left

Mid-Low

Mid-left

Mid-High

Mid-left

High

Mid-left

Mid-Low

Left

Mid-High

Left

High

Left

High

Mid-right

Mid-High

Mid-right

Mid-Low Mid-right

High Right

Mid-High

Right

Mid-Low

Right

Counter and Timer Control Function (counter support only)

The counter function counts up change points in the camera’s internal signals using the camera’s internal counter, and reads that information from the host side. This function is useful for verifying error conditions via the count value using internal camera operations. Counting is performed at frame trigger, frame start, exposure start, and exposure transfer end, and by comparing these values, you can determine the internal camera state at which missed triggers will occur.

■ Counter occurrence diagram

Frame trigger

Frame trigger counter Set to count 1 Exposure Start

Exposure start counter Set to count 2

Event occurrence

Count up

Count 2 request

Read count value

Count 1

Request

MCU

HOST

Read count value

Counter reset

Count 1 reset

Count 2 reset

Note

To reset the counter itself, execute [Counter Reset] or enter “1” in [Counter Reset].

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■ Internal camera blocks

Frametrigger

Event detection

Counter At event occurrence or count up

Counter

Counter reset Internal MCU of camera

Read requested counter value

Send information to the HOST

Event detection

Exposure Start

Frame Start

FrameTransfer End

■ To use the counter function

Configure the settings as follows. Three counters can be configured (Counter 0 to 2).

Item Setting value / selectable range Description

Counter 0 to 2 Counter 0 to 2 Select the counter.

Counter 0 to 2 Event Source Off,

Frame Trigger, Frame Start, Exposure Start, Frame Transfer End

Select the counter event signal for which to read the count value.

Counter 0 to 2 Event Activation Rising Edge (fixed)

or Falling Edge

Specify the timing at which to count.

Note

The four counter event signals are always counted up internally on the camera.

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Video Process Bypass Mode

The video process bypass mode is a function that bypasses internal video processing on the camera. When bypass is enabled, the sensor output and camera output data can be set to the same bit width. Operation using 12-bit outputs must be performed in bypass mode.

Video process bypass mode On Off

Camera operation All video processes except Gain all

(excluding R/B Gain) and Blemish Compensation are disabled.

All video processes are enabled.

Camera output 8-/10-/12-bit 8-/10-bit

■ Differences in camera operation

When video process bypass mode is disabled

All video processes are enabled.

Sensor

Block

Gain All Vertical Binning

BlackLevel

Block

R/B Black Level

Pixel Gain

Block

R/B Gain

LUT Block

LUT

Blemish

Comp Block

Blemish Comp

Binning Block

Horizontal Binning

Shading Block

Shading

Correction

Black Setup

Block

Black Setup

When video process bypass mode is enabled

All video processes except Gain all (excluding R/B Gain) and Blemish Compensation are disabled.

Sensor

Block

Gain All

Blemish

Comp Block

Blemish Comp

■ To enable video process bypass mode

Item Setting value / selectable range Description

Video Process Bypass Mode On Enable video process bypass

mode.

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Settings List

Feature Properties

Item Setting range Default value Description

a) Device Control

Display/configure information related to the device.

Device Vendor Name — “JAI Ltd., Japan” Display the manufacturer name.

Device Model Name — GO-5101M-

PMCL GO-5101CPMCL

Display the model name.

Device Manufacturer Info — See the

possibilities

Display the manufacturer information.

Device Version — — Display the hardware version.

Device Firmware Version — — Display the firmware version.

Device Serial Number — — Display the device ID.

Device User ID Any — Set the user ID for the camera.

Device Temperature Selector Mainboard Mainboard Select the area of the camera's interior for

which to display the temperature sensor's reading.

Device Temperature (C) — — Display the internal temperature (°C) of

the camera.

Device Reset — — Reset the device.

b) Image Format Control

Configure image format settings.

Sensor Width 2464 2464 Display the maximum image width.

Sensor Height 2056 2056 Display the maximum image height.

Sensor Digitization Taps 12 Bit 12 Bit Displays the pixel depth output from the

sensor.

Width Max 2464 2464 Display the maximum image width.

Height Max 2056 2056 Display the maximum image height.

Width Binning Horizontal 1:

96 to 2464

Binning Horizontal 2:

96 to 1232

2464 Set the image width.

Height GO-5101M-PMCL:

Binning Vertical 1: 2 to 2056 Binning Vertical 2: 2 to 1028

GO-5101C-PMCL: 2 to 2056

2056 Set the image height.

Offset X Binning Horizontal 1:

0 to 2448

Binning Horizontal 2:

0 to 1224

0 Set the horizontal offset.

Offset Y GO-5101M-PMCL:

Binning Vertical 1: 0 to 2054 Binning Vertical 2: 0 to 1027

GO-5101C-PMCL:

0 to 2054

0 Set the vertical offset.

Binning Horizontal Mode (GO-5101M-PMCL only)

Sum, Average

Sum Set the addition process to be used

during horizontal binning.

Binning Horizontal (GO-5101M-PMCL only)

1, 2 1 Set the number of pixels in the horizontal

direction for which to perform binning.

Binning Vertical Mode (GO-5101M-PMCL only)

Sum Sum Display the addition process to be used

during vertical binning.

Binning Vertical (GO-5101M-PMCL only)

1, 2 1 Set the number of pixels in the vertical

direction for which to perform binning.

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Item Setting range Default value Description

Pixel Format GO-5101M-PMCL:

Mono8, Mono10, Mono12

GO-5101C-PMCL:

BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG12

GO-5101M-

PMCL: Mono8

GO-5101C-

PMCL: BayerRG8

Set the pixel format. [Mono12] and [BayerRG12] are enabled when [Video Process Bypass] is set to [On].

Test Pattern GO-5101M-PMCL:

Off, GreyHorizontalRamp, GreyVerticalRamp, GreyHorizontalRamp Moving

GO-5101C-PMCL:

Off, GreyHorizontalRamp, GreyVerticalRamp, GreyHorizontalRamp Moving, HorizontalColorBar, VerticalColorBar, MovingColorBar

Off Select the test image.

c) Acquisition Control

Configure image acquisition settings.

Acquisition Frame Rate (Hz) 0.125 to 35.6697 (Full) 35.6697

Set the frame rate as a frequency. (unit: Hz) The maximum value varies depending on the TapGeometory and ROI settings.

Trigger Selector Frame Start Frame Start Select the trigger operation.

Trigger Mode Off, On Off Select the trigger mode.

Trigger Software — — Execute a software trigger.

Trigger Source Low,

High, Software, Pulse Generator 0, User Output 0, User Output 1, Line4 - TTL In, Line7 - CC1, NAND0 Out, NAND1 Out

Line7 - CC1

Select the trigger signal source.

Trigger Activation Rising Edge,

Falling Edge

Rising Edge (rising edge of input signal)

Select the polarity of the trigger signal (i.e., location of signal at which trigger is applied).

Trigger OverLap Off

Readout

Off Select the trigger overlap operation.

Exposure Mode Off,

Timed, Trigger Width

Timed (control via exposure time)

Select the exposure mode.

Exposure Time 8-bit: 14 to 7999812

10-/12-bit: 14 to 7999631

27847 Set the exposure time.

The maximum value when [Trigger Mode] is set to [Off] varies depending on the [Acquisition Frame Rate Raw] value. The minimum value varies depending on the [Pixel Format] setting.

Exposure Auto Off, Continuous Off Set whether to enable auto exposure.

d) Analog Control

Configure analog control settings.

Gain Selector GO-5101M-PMCL:

Analog All

GO-5101C-PMCL:

Analog All, Digital Red All, Digital Blue All

Analog All Select the gain to configure.

Gain Analog All: 1 to 16

Digital Red All and Digital

Blue All: 0.4467 to

5.6235

Master gain: 1 R, B: 1

Set the gain value for the gain setting selected in [Gain Selector].

Gain Auto Off, Continuous Off

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Item Setting range Default value Description

Black Level Selector GO-5101M-PMCL:

Digital All

GO-5101C-PMCL:

Digital All, Digital Red, Digital Blue

Digital All Select the black level to configure.

Black Level –133 to 255 0 Set the black level value.

Balance White Auto Off, Once,

Countinuos, Preset 4600K, Preset 5600K, Preset 6500K

Off Set the auto white balance.

LUT Mode Off, Gamma, LUT Off Select the LUT mode.

Gamma Selector 0.45, 0.60, 1.0 0.45 Set the gamma value.

e) LUT Control

Configure LUT settings.

LUT Selector Red, Green, Blue Green Select the LUT channel to control.

LUT Index 0 to 256 0 Set the LUT index table number.

LUT Value 0 to 4095 0 Set the LUT value.

f) Sequencer Control

Configure sequencer settings.

Sequencer Mode On, Off Off Enable/disable [Sequencer Mode].

Sequencer Mode Select Trigger Sequencer Mode,

Command Sequencer Mode

Trigger Sequencer Mode

Select the sequencer mode.

Sequencer Configuration Mode On, Off Off Select [On] to change the settings within

the index.

Sequencer Set Selector 1 to 128 1 Select the [Trigger Sequencer] mode and

[Command Sequencer] mode index.

Sequencer Frame Number 1 to 255 1 Set the number of frames to display for

the selected Sequencer Index. (Enabled only for Trigger Sequencer.)

Sequencer Set Next 1 to 128 1 Set the next index to be displayed for the

selected Sequencer Index. (Enabled only for Trigger Sequencer.)

Sequencer Width 96 to 2464 2464 Set the width of the selected Sequencer

Index.

Sequencer Height 2 to 2056 2056 Set the height of the selected Sequencer

Index.

Sequencer Offset X 0 to 2448 0 Set the horizontal offset value for the

selected Sequencer Index.

Sequencer Offset Y 0 to 2054 0 Set the vertical offset value for the

selected Sequencer Index.

Sequencer Gain 100 to 1600 100 Set the gain for the selected Sequencer

Index.

Sequencer GainR -4533 to 37876 1024 Set the red gain for the selected

Sequencer Index.

Sequencer GainB -4533 to 37876 1024 Set the blue gain for the selected

Sequencer Index.

Sequencer Exposure Time 27 to 8000000 27847 Set the exposure time for the selected

Sequencer Index.

Sequencer Black Level -133 to 255 0 Set the black level for the selected

Sequencer Index.

Sequencer LUT Enable True, False False Enable/disable the LUT setting for the

selected Sequencer Index.

Sequencer H Binning (GO-5101M-PMCL only)

1 to 2 1 Set the horizontal binning for the selected

Sequencer Index.

Sequencer V Binning (GO-5101M-PMCL only)

1 to 2 1 Set the vertical binning for the selected

Sequencer Index.

Sequencer Repetition 0 to 255 1 Set the repeat count for the sequencer.

Sequencer Command Index — 1 Set this to change the Sequencer Index.

(Enabled only for Command Sequencer.)

Sequencer Set Active — — Displays the active LUT number.

Sequencer LUT Mode Gamma, LUT Gamma Set the sequencer LUT mode.

Sequencer Set Start — 1 Set the index number that is used when

executing [Sequencer Reset] in [Trigger Sequencer] mode or [Command Sequencer] mode.

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Item Setting range Default value Description

Sequencer Reset — — Reset the current index number to the

number configured in [Sequencer Set Start].

g) Digital IO Control

Configure settings for digital input/output.

Line Selector Line1 - TTL Out,

Line4 - TTL In, Line7 - CC1, NAND Gate 0 In 1, NAND Gate 0 In 2, NAND Gate 1 In 1, NAND Gate 1 In 2

Line1 - TTL Out Select the input/output to configure.

Line Mode Input,

Output

Output Display the input/output status (whether it

is input or output).

Line Inverter True, False False Enable/disable polarity inversion for the

selected input signal or output signal.

Line Status True, False False Display the status of the input signal or

output signal (True: High, False: Low).

LineSource Low, High,

Frame Trigger Wait, Frame Active, Exposure Active, FVAL, Pulse Generator 0, User Output 0, User Output 1, Line4 - TTL In, Line7 - CC1, Nand 0 Out, Nand 1 Out

Low Select the line source signal for the item

selected in [Line Selector].

Line Format — TTL Display the current I/F type.

User Output Selector User Output 0,

User Output 1

0: User Output 0 Set the user output signal.

User Output Value True, False False Set the value for the User Output selected

in [User Output Selector].

h) Pulse Generators

Configure pulse generator settings.

Clock Pre-scaler 1 to 4096 165 Set the division value for the prescaler

(128-bit length) using the pixel clock as the base clock.

Pulse Generator Clock (MHz) 0.018127 to 74.25 0.45 Set the clock used for the pulse

generator. This value is calculated using the [Clock Pre-scaler] value as a base.

Pulse Generator Selector Pulse Generator 0

Pulse Generator 0

Select the pulse generator.

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Item Setting range Default value Description

Pulse Generator Length 1 to 1048575 30000 Set the maximum count-up value as a

clock count.

Pulse Generator Length (ms)

0.002222 to 2330.166666 66.6667 Set the maximum count-up value in milliseconds. This value is calculated using the [Pulse Generator Length] value as a base. The setting range varies depending on the [Clock Pre-scaler] value.

Pulse Generator Frequency (Hz)

0.429154 to 450000 15 Set the maximum count-up value as a frequency. This value is calculated using the [Pulse Generator Length] value as a base.

Pulse Generator Start Point 0 to 1048574 0 Set the start point of the High interval as a

clock count. When the counter reaches this value, the output will be 1.

Pulse Generator Start Point (ms)

0 to 2330.164444 0 Set the start point of the High interval in

milliseconds. When the counter reaches this value, the output will be 1. The setting range varies depending on the [Clock Pre-scaler] value.

Pulse Generator End Point 1 to 1048575 15000 Set the end point of the High interval as a

clock count.

Pulse Generator End Point (ms)

0.002222 to 2330.166666 33.3333 Set the end point of the High interval in milliseconds.

Pulse Generator pulsewidth (ms)

0 to 14.1222 33.3333 Display the High interval width of the

pulse in milliseconds. The duration between the Start Point and End Point is calculated. The setting range varies depending on the [Clock Pre-scaler] value.

Pulse Generator Repeat Count

0 to 255 0 Set the repeat count for the counter.

When this is set to [0], a free counter is enabled with no repeat limit.

Pulse Generator Clear Activation

Off, High Level, Low Level, Rising Edge, Falling Edge

Off Set the clear signal condition for the

count clear input of the pulse generator.

Pulse Generator Clear Source

Low, High, Frame Trigger Wait, Frame Active, Exposure Active, FVAL, LVAL, User Output 0, User Output 1, Line4 - TTL In, Line7 - CC1, Nand0 Out, Nand1 Out

Low Select the count clear input signal source.

[Line4 TTL In] can be used on the Standard Model.

Pulse Generator Clear Inverter

True, False False Select whether to invert the polarity of the

count clear input signal.

Pulse Generator Clear Sync Mode

Async Mode, Sync Mode

Async Mode Select the sync mode for the count clear

input signal.

i) Transport Layer Control

Display information on transport layer control.

Device Tap Geometry Geometry_1X2_1Y,

Geometry_1X3_1Y, Geometry_1X4_1Y

Geometry_1X4_1YSet the transmission method for each time

images are transmitted from the device (TAP structure).

Camera Link Clock Frequency 37.1MHz,

74.3MHz,

84.9MHz

74.3MHz Set the Camera Link clock.

j) User Set Control

Configure user settings.

User Set Selector 0: Default,

User Set1 to User Set3

Default (factory default values)

Select the user settings.

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Item Setting range Default value Description

User Set Load — — Load user settings.

User Set Save — — Save the current setting values as user

settings.

k) JAI Custom Control ALC

Configure JAI ALC settings. These settings are also used for AGC (auto gain control).

ALC Reference 10 to 95 50 Set the target level for ALC. (unit: %)

ALC Area Selector Low Right,

Low Mid-Right, Low Mid-Left, Low Left, Mid-Low Right, Mid-Low Mid-Right, Mid-Low Mid-Left, Mid-Low Left, Mid-High Right, Mid-High Mid-Right, Mid-High Mid-Left, Mid-High Left, High Right, High Mid-Right, High Mid-Left, High Left

Low Right Select the area for which to configure

[ALC Area Enable].

ALC Area Enable True, False False Enable/disable the photometry area

selected in [ALC Area Selector].

ALC Area Enable All Off, On Off On: Operate ALC with all areas

designated as photometry areas, regardless of the individual enabled/ disabled photometry area states configured in [ALC Area Selector].

Off: Operate ALC according to the

individual enabled/disabled photometry area states configured in [ALC Area Selector].

ASC Min. 100 to 7999999 100 Set the minimum value for the Exposure

Auto (ASC) control range.

ASC Max. 101 to 8000000 8216 Set the maximum value for the Exposure

Auto (ASC) control range.

AGC Min. 100 to 1599 100 Set the minimum value for the Gain Auto

(ASC) control range.

AGC Max. 101 to 1600 1600 Set the maximum value for the Gain Auto

(ASC) control range.

AGC/ASC Control Speed 1 (slow) to 8 (fast) 4 Set the reaction speed for AGC/ASC.

(8 is the fastest.)

ALC Status Display the counter ALC.

l) JAI Custom Control AWB

Configure settings for JAI AWB.

AWB Area Selector Low Right to High Left Low Right Select from the 16 metering areas for

AWB individually.

AWB Area Enable True, False False Enable / disable the selected AWB

metering area.

AWB Area Enable All True, False True Enable / disable all AWB metering area.

AWB Control Speed 1 to 8 4 Select the AWB reaction speed. (for

continuous)

AWB Status — Idle Display the counter AWB.

m) JAI Custom Control Blemish

Configure settings for JAI white blemish correction.

Blemish Enable True, False True Enable/disable blemish correction.

Blemish Detect — — Execute blemish detection

Blemish Detect Threshold 0 to 100 10 Set the blemish detection threshold.

Blemish Detect Position Index 0 to 511 0 Select the index for the target blemish

coordinates (Blemish Data Position X/Y).

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Item Setting range Default value Description

Blemish Detect Position X –1 to 2463 — Display the X coordinate (horizontal pixel

position) of the target blemish selected in [Blemish Detect Position Index]. You can also manually enter the X coordinate of the blemish you want to correct.

Blemish Detect Position Y –1 to 2055 — Display the Y coordinate (vertical pixel

position) of the target blemish selected in [Blemish Detect Position Index]. You can also manually enter the Y coordinate of the blemish you want to correct.

Blemish Compensation Number

— 0 Display the number of target blemishes.

n) JAI Custom Control Shading

Configure shading correction settings.

Shading Correction Mode GO-5101M-PMCL:

Flat Shading (fixed)

GO-5101C-PMCL:

Flat Shading, Color Shading

Flat Shading Select the shading correction method.

Shading Mode Off, User 1, User 2, User 3 Off Set the area to which to save shading

correction data. When this is set to [Off], shading correction data is not saved.

Perform Shading Calibration — — Execute shading correction.

Shading Detect Result — — Display the shading correction results.

o) JAI Custom Control Counter And Timer Control

Configure counter settings. (This camera only supports counter functions.)

Counter 0 to 2 Counter 0 to 2 — Select the counter.

Counter 0 to 2 Event Source

Off, Frame Trigger, Frame Start, Exposure Start, Exposure Transfer End

Off Select the counter event signal for which

to read the count value.

Counter 0 to 2 Event Activation

Rising Edge Falling Edge

Rising Edge Display the timing at which to count.

Counter 0 to 2 Reset — — Reset the counter.

Counter 0 to 2 Refresh — — Update the count value.

Counter 0 to 2 Value — 0 Display the count value.

Counter 0 to 2 Status Counter Active Counter Active Display the counter status.

p) JAI Custom control Misc.

Configure settings for other JAI functions.

Video Process Bypass Mode

On, Off Off Enable / disable video process bypass

mode.

Trigger Option Off Off —

Video Send Mode Normal Mode,

Trigger Sequencer Mode, Command Sequencer Mode

Normal Mode Display the video send mode status.

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Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Check the following before requesting help. If the problem persists, contact your local JAI distributor.

■ Power supply and connections

Problem Cause and solution

The power / trigger LED remains lit amber and does not turn green, even after power is supplied to the camera.

Camera initialization may not be complete. Check the Camera Link cable conection.

■ Image display

Problem Cause and solution

Gradation in dark areas is not noticeable. Use the gamma function to correct the display.

As the light-emitting properties of the monitor are not linear, the entire image may be darker or the gradation in the dark areas may be less noticeable when camera outputs are displayed without processing. Using the gamma function performs correction to produce a display that is close to linear. For details, see “Gamma Function” (page 35).

■ Settings and operations

Problem Cause and solution

I want to restore the factory default settings. Load [Default] under [User Set Selector] in the [Feature

Properties] tab to restore the factory default settings.

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Specifications

Item GO-5101M-PMCL GO-5101C-PMCL

Scanning system Progressive scan, 1 tap

Synchronization Internal

Interface CameraLink (Version 2.0)

Image sensor Monochrome CMOS Bayer color CMOS

Image size (effective image) 8.5 (H) × 7.09 (V), 11.1 mm diagonal

Pixel size 3.45 (H) × 3.45 (V) µm

Effective image pixel output 2464 (H) × 2056 (V) 2464 (H) × 2056 (V)

Frame Rate (max.)

Tap Geometry CL Pixel

Clock [MHz]

——

Base 1X2-1Y 37.125 14.3 fps 14.3 fps

74.25 28.7 fps 28.7 fps

84.85 32.7 fps 32.7 fps

1X3-1Y 37.125 21.5 fps 21.5 fps

74.25 35.6 fps 35.6 fps

Medium 1X4-1Y 37.125 28.6 fps 28.6 fps

74.25 35.6 fps 35.6 fps

EMVA 1288 parameters Absolute sensitivit Maximum SN ratio

At 10-bit output

3.54p (λ = 525 nm)

40.26 dB

At 10-bit output

3.94p (λ = 525 nm)

40.26 dB

SN ratio (traditional method) 60 dB or more (typical)

(0 dB gain, Black)

60 dB or more (typical)

Dark compression ON: 50 dB

(typical)

(0 dB gain, Green Black)

Digital image output format

Full pixel 2464 (H) × 2056 (V)

Bayer 2464 (H) × 2056 (V)

ROI Width 96 to 2464, 16 pixels/step 96 to 2464, 16 pixels/step

Offset X 0 to 2448, 16 pixels/step 0 to 2448, 16 pixels/step

Height 2 to 2056, 2 line/step 2 to 2056, 2 lines/step

Offset Y 0 to 2054, 2 lines/step 0 to 2054, 2 lines/step

Binning H 1 2464 (H) 2464 (H)

2 1232 (H) —

V 1 2056 (V) 2056(V)

2 1028 (V) —

Pixel Format Mono8, Mono10, Mono12 BayerRG8, BayerRG10,

BayerRG12

Trigger selector

Exposure Frame Start

Exposure modes Off, Timed (EPS), Trigger Width (PWC)

Trigger overlap Off/Readout

Trigger input signals Line4 - TTL In, Line7 - CC1, Software, PG0, NAND Out 0/1,

Low, High, User Output 0/1

Exposure modes

Timed 14 µs (min) to 8 s (max), variable unit: 1 µs

Trigger Width 14 µs (min) to 8 s (max)

Auto exposure (Exposure Auto) Off, Continuous

Auto exposure response speed (AGC/ASC Control Speed)

1 to 8

Video Send Mode Selector Normal ROI, Trigger Sequencer,

Command Sequencer

Digital I/O Line Selector (4P): GPIO IN / GPIO OUT

Black level adjustment

Default level 33LSB (during 10-bit output)

Video level adjustment range 0 to 100 (during 10-bit output)

Adjustment range –33LSB to +64LSB against reference level (during 10-bit output)

Resolution adjustment 1 STEP = 0.25LSB

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Item GO-5101M-PMCL GO-5101C-PMCL

Gain adjustment

Manual adjustment range 0 dB to +24 dB 0 dB to +24 dB

Auto gain Off, Continuous Off, Continuous

WB gain — R / B: –7 dB to +15 dB, 1 step =

0.1 dB

WB Preset — 4600K, 5600K, 6500K

WB area — 16 (4 × 4) Area

WB range — 3000 K to 9000 K

White balance — Off, Continuous, Once

Blemish correction

Detection Detect white blemishes using threshold values

(black blemish correction performed only at factory)

Correction Interpolation using adjacent pixels (continuous blemishes not

corrected)

Correctable pixels 512 pixels

ALC Adjusts exposure automatically using combination of AGC and auto

shutter

Gamma 0.45, 0.6 an, 1.0 (OFF) (3 steps available)

LUT

OFF:  = 1.0, ON = 257 points can be set

Power supply 4-pin

connector

Input range DC +12 V to +24 V ±10% (via input terminal)

Power consumption 2.88 W (Typ) 12 V input

PoCL Input range DC 12 V ±10%

Power consumption 2.88 W (Typ) 12 V input

Lens mount C-mount

Lens mount protrusion length of 9 mm or less is supported

Flange back 17.526, tolerance: 0 mm to –0.05 m

Optical filter (IR cut filter) Not provided Half value of 670 nm

Verified performance temperature / humidity –5°C to +45°C / 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

Storage temperature / humidity –25°C to +60°C / 20% to 80% (non-condensing)

Regulations CE (EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-3), FCC part 15 class B, RoHS,

WEEE

Dimensions (housing) 29 × 29 × 41.5 mm (WHD) (excluding mount protrutions)

Weight 46 g

Approximately 5 minutes of warm-up are required to achieve these specifications.

Package contents

Camera body (1) Sensor protection cap (1) Dear Customer (sheet) (1)

Optional accessories (not supplied)

MP-43 tripod mount AC adapter

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Frame Rate Reference

(Theoretical value: decimal values are dropped, during Unpacked)

Pixel count

Resolution

(screen size)

ROI/Binning Pixel size(µm) Image size

Frame rate

8 / 10 / 12 bit

5.1 MP 2464 × 2056 Full pixel 3.45 × 3.45 2/3" 35.6 fps

2 MP 1920 × 1080 ROI 3.45 × 3.45 1/2" (7.6 mm) 66.9 fps

1.4 MP 1408 × 1050 ROI 3.45 × 3.45 1/2.6" (6.04 mm) 68.7 fps

1.3 MP 1280 × 1024 ROI 3.45 × 3.45 1/2.8" (5.66 mm) 70.4 fps

0.5 MP 800 × 600 ROI 3.45 × 3.45 1/4.6" (3.45 mm) 117.5 fps

0.5 MP 800 × 600 (Mono only) ROI + 2×2 Binning 6.9 × 6.9 1/2.3" (6.90 mm) 117.5 fps

0.3 MP 640 × 480 ROI 3.45 × 3.45 1/5.75" (2.76 mm) 145.0 fps

0.3 MP 640 × 480 (Mono only) ROI + 2×2 Binning 6.9 × 6.9 1/2.9" (5.52 mm) 145.0 fps

Spectral Response

GO-5101M-PMCL

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Sensitivity

wave length (nm)

B&W

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GO-5101C-PMCL

0.1

0.2

0.3

0.4

0.5

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Sensitivity

wave length (nm)

Rch

Gch

Bch

Dimensions

41.5

23.7

19.2

CMount

12.5

14 3-M3 Depth3

4-M2 Depth3

Dimensional tolerance: ±0.3 mm Unit: mm

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User’s Record

Camera type: GO-5101M-PMCL / GO-5101C-PMCL

Revision: ……………..

Serial No. ……………..

Firmware version. ……………..

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

Trademarks

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Intel and Intel Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

Other system and product names described in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The ™ and ® symbols are not used in this document.

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AC adapter

Acquisition Control

Adjusting the Black Level

Adjusting the Gain

Adjusting the White Balance

ALC

Automatic Level Control Function

black level

Camera Link cable

C-mount

Configuring Exposure

Connecting Devices

Counter and Timer Control Function

DC IN

DC IN / trigger IN connector

Digital Input/Output Settings

Dimensions

exposure

Exposure

Exposure Mode

External Trigger Settings

factory default settings

Feature Properties

Frame Rate

Frame Rate Reference

Gain Auto

Gain Control

Gain Level

Gamma Function

GPIO

Initial Settings for the Camera

Installing the Software

JAI Camera Control Tool

JAI SDK

LED

Lens

Lens mount

Lookup Table

LUT

Nozzle check pattern

Optional accessories (not supplied)

Output format

Parts Identification

Regional Scanning Function

RJ-45 connector

ROI

Saving the Settings

Settings List

Shading Correction

software

Specifications

Spectral Response

Trigger Control

Troubleshooting

Verifying the Camera’s Network

Connection Status

Video Process Bypass Mode 10,

white balance

Index

Revision history

Revision Date Changes

1.0 Mar. 2017 First draft

1.1 May 2017 Power supply

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