JAI RM-2030GE, TM-2030GE, TMC-2030GE, RMC-2030GE User Manual

User’s Manual

TM/TMC-2030GE

Progressive Scan Cameras

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Warranty

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Certifications

CE Compliance

The TM-2030GE camera has been certified to conform to the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EC for
electromagnetic compatibility and to comply with the following European Standards:

Immunity: EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003
Emissions: EN 55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2003

All JAI Inc. products bearing the CE mark have been declared to be in conformance with the applicable EEC
Council Directives. However, certain factory-installed options or customer-requested modifications may compro­mise electromagnetic compatibility and affect CE compliance. Please note that the use of interconnect cables
that are not properly grounded and shielded may affect CE compliance.

Contact JAI Inc. Applications Engineering Department for further information regarding CE compliance.

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause
harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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TM-2030GE Series Operation Manual

JAI Inc.

625 River Oaks Parkway

San Jose, CA 95134

Tel:[phone]
Tel:[phone]

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E-mail: [e-mail]

www.jai.com

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

List of Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

1 Software Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.1 Scope of the Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.3 Gigabit Ethernet Camera Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.4 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4.1 Before Installing the GigE Series Camera-SDK Software . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.4.2 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.4.3 Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.4.4 Quick-Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.1 Power and Signals Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.2 Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

3 Configuring the TM-2030GE Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.1 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3.1.1 To use the integrated GigE camera software: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3.2 Configuring the Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.2.1 GUI Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.3 Configuring the Internal Frame Grabber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.4 Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.4.1 Check the Current Camera Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.4.2 Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.4.3 Gain Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.4.4 Offset Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.4.5 Look-Up Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.4.6 Memory Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.4.7 Free-Running Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4.8 Externally Triggered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4.9 Internally Triggered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4.10 Save/Restore Settings to Your Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.4.11 White Balance Control (Color Versions Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.4.12 Main Menu: “Option” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.4.13 Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.4.14 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 Signal Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.1 Camera Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.2 Camera Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.3 GPIO Control Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.4 GPIO Label Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

4.5 Pulse Generators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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5 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

6 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.1 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.1.1 Before Installing Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software 29

6.1.2 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.1.3 Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

6.2 TM/TMC-2030GE Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

6.3 Using the GigE mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

7 GUI Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7.1 Operating The Control Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.1.1 Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

7.1.2 Configuring Trigger Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

7.1.3 Gain Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

7.1.4 Offset Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

7.1.5 Tap Selection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

7.1.6 Video Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

7.1.7 LUT (Look-Up Table) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

7.1.8 Main Menu: “Option” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

7.1.9 EEPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

8 Hardware Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

8.1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

8.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

9 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

9.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

9.1.1 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

9.1.2 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

9.1.3 Accessories and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

9.2 Camera Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

9.2.1 Heat Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

9.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

9.2.3 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

9.2.4 Attaching the Camera Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

9.2.5 Adjustable Back-Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

10 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

10.1 Progressive Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

10.1.1 Preset Scan Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

10.1.2 Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

10.2 Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

10.2.1 Color Filter Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

10.2.2 Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

10.2.3 Starting Pixel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

10.2.4 Sync and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

10.2.5 Camera Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

10.2.6 Interpolation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

10.2.7 Color Interpolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

10.3 Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

10.3.1 Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control . . . . . . . . . . 55

10.4 External Sync and Pixel Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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10.5 Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

10.5.1 Programmable Exposure-Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

10.5.2 Asynchronous No Shutter Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

10.5.3 Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

10.5.4 Pulse Width Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

10.5.5 Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

10.5.6 PWC PIV Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

10.6 Camera Timing Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

11.1 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

11.1.1 Symptom: No Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

11.1.2 Symptom: Dark Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

11.1.3 Symptom: Non-Synchronized Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

11.1.4 Symptom: Video does not Display Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

11.1.5 Symptom: Notebook Computer Driver Installation Problems . . . . . . . 65

11.1.6 Information and Support Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

12 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

12.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

12.1.1 TM-2030GE Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

12.1.2 Spectral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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List of Figures

Figure 1. Scanning for Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Figure 2. Intel Pro Install Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Figure 3. Change and Remove Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Figure 4. Network Device Finder Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Figure 5. Select Camera Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Figure 6. TM-2030GE Back Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Figure 7. HR10A-10R-12P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Figure 8. Ethernet GigE Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Figure 9. Camera Interface Application Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Figure 10. Advanced Configuration Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Figure 11. Integrated GigE Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Figure 12. Advanced Configuration - Port Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Figure 13. Exposure Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Figure 14. Mode Control Pull-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Figure 15. Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Figure 16. Scan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Figure 17. Gain Setting Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Figure 18. Continue Balancing Dialog Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Figure 19. Gain Settings Checkbox Cleared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Figure 20. Offset Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Figure 21. Look-Up Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Figure 22. Memory Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Figure 23. White Balance Control Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Figure 24. GE Camera GPIO Control Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Figure 25. GPIO Look-Up Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Figure 26. The GPIO Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Figure 27. Pulse Generator Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Figure 28. The Setup icon installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v 2.5.x.x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Figure 29. AccuPIXel Setup screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Figure 30. The “Add or Remove Programs” utility can uninstall older software. . . . . . . . . 31

Figure 31. Back of the TM/TMC-2030GE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Figure 32. Main Dual Tap AccuPiXEL Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Figure 33. Continuous mode operates the shutter based on the camera settings. . . . . . . . . 33

Figure 34. The camera offers full scan or binning.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Figure 35. To use Programmable shutter speed, select Programmable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Figure 36. Gain is being set when the Auto Gain box appears checked. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Figure 37. Auto Offset is checked only while the camera sets the command. . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 38. Click on the option button to set the preferred option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 39. Use the option buttons to select 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit output. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Figure 40. Image Pre-processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 41. Check “Enable Blemish Compensation” to start Image Pre-Processing. . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 42. Choose either a positive or negative image.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Figure 43. Table drop down menu: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Figure 44. Gamma.45 imitates human eye sensitivity when creating an image.. . . . . . . . . . 38

Figure 45. The setting does not activate until the Send Knees button is clicked. . . . . . . . . . 39

Figure 46. Please contact JAI, Inc. for password access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Figure 47. 12-Pin Connector Pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Figure 48. GigE Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Figure 49. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Figure 50. Back Focus Set-Screw Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Figure 51. 2x2 Binning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Figure 52. Bayer Color Filter Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Figure 53. Example of Color CCD CFA Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Figure 54. Example of TMC-2030GE (Same as TM-2030GE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Figure 55. Output and Blooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Figure 56. External Trigger Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Figure 57. Asynchronous Programmable External Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Figure 58. Pulse Width Control Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Figure 59. PIV Exposure Timing Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Figure 60. PWC PIV Timing Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Figure 61. Camera Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Figure 62. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Figure 63. Field Video Timing--Continuous Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Figure 64. Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Figure 65. Spectral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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List of Tables

Table 1. Hirose Connector, Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table 2. GPIO Look-Up Table Input Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Table 3. GPIO Look-Up Table Output Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Table 4. TM/TMC-2030GE Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Table 5. Command Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Table 6. 12-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Table 7. Scan Area Start Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Table 8. Asynchronous Mode Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Table 9. TM-2030GE Camera Specifications Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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1Software Introduction

1.1 Scope of the Document

This manual describes how to access and use features of the JAI Gigabit Ethernet camera, the TM­2030GE. The camera’s different operation modes are described in the hardware section of this man­ual, which begins on page 41.
The TM-2030GE series consists of the TM-2030GE (monochrome) and the TMC-2030GE (color). Unless
otherwise noted, all information contained in this manual is relevant to both models.

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Operation Manual

1.2 Related Documents

The appendix contains descriptions of the TM-2030GE camera’s internal frame grabber and how to
connect the camera. The appendix complements, and should be used in conjunction with the three
following documents:

• Cam2Net User’s Manual

• Cam2Net IP Device Drivers

• Cam2Net C++ SDK Reference Manual
These documents are part of the GigE software package and are added to your system when the soft­ware is installed. The software and documents are current for the TM-2030GE series as pertains to
Cam2Net.

1.3 Gigabit Ethernet Camera Interface

The GigE interface provides an easy to connect, high-bandwidth imaging solution, where video data is
sent as IP packets over an industry-standard GigE network. Point-to-point (unswitched) transmission
is up to 100 meters. With Gigabit Ethernet switches, the transmission distance is virtually unlimited.

Note: Refer to the section on time-outs and packets in the Cam2Net User’s Manual for

more information on packet sizes for point-to-point and networked applications.

Communication with a GigE camera is completely transparent to the user, so if you are used to work­ing with Camera Link® and/or the JAI Cam2Net adapter, you will find it very easy to migrate.
The TM-2030GE camera has internal frame memory, which sends only the actual image data using the
Gigabit Ethernet interface.

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At the PC, the Cam2Net Software Development Kit (SDK) provides a communications interface that
maps the RS-232 command channel through the IP link. All commands sent to and received from the
camera are transparently routed to and from the host PC using the GigE link.
Refer to the Cam2Net User’s Manual for details about network requirements, compatibility, and so
on.

1.4 Software Installation

The following instructions explain how to install the JAI GigE camera-control software on a PC.

1.4.1 Before Installing the GigE Series Camera-SDK Software

Before installing the JAI GigE camera-SDK software, please note the following requirements.

• The computer must have a Pentium processor running at least 1.4GHZ, with the Microsoft Win­dows XP Pro or Windows 2000 operating system installed .

• Installation of the software requires approximately 75 MB of free space on the PC hard disk.

1.4.2 Installing the Software

To install the JAI GigE camera-control software, read and follow the directions included in the docu­ment download card. If the computer does not have Internet access, call JAI Inc. at 1 800 445-5444 to
request the software on a CD-ROM.
Install the software using the following steps:

1. Open the folder “JAI” and run the JAI GigE 2.14.0 Installer.e x e fi l e to i n st a l l t h e C am e r a I n t er f a ce Application.

2. The program initiates a driver scan. Allow the network card driver installation at this time. (If
you cancel the installation for some reason this dialog box can be accessed at a later time; go to
Start=>Programs=>JAI AS=>Launch Driver Installation Tool to launch the driver install).

3. A driver installation tool dialog box displays. Read the message about canceling found new devices and then click OK.

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Figure 1. Scanning for Drivers

4. The Driver Installation Tool dialog box appears with a listing of all NIC cards on the system.

5. Right click on the net driver desired for the camera. If the driver is an Intel Pro a high perfor­mance option is available for install.

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Figure 2. Intel Pro Install Choices

6. Right click on the net driver desired for the camera.

7. Select the desired driver install Install High Performance IP Device Driver or Install Intel Network

Driver. The network installation options vary, based on the NIC installed on the system. A dialog
box asks for verification of the selected install. Click Ye s. Follow the instructions on any addi­tional dialog boxes.

8. For information on other network card installs click Start=>JAI A.S=>Cam2Net=>Documenta-

tion=>Cam2Net IP Device Drivers. An Acrobat file is available with instructions to help guide
you through the proper install.

9. Go to Start=>Programs=->JAI AS=>Cam2Net=>Launch Coyote application to launch the cam-

era control tool.

1.4.3 Uninstalling the Software

To uninstall the JAI GigE camera-control software from the control panel, use the following steps:

1. Open Add or Remove Programs in the control panel.

2. Select JAI Cam2Net from the list of installed software.

3. Click the Change or Remove button as shown in Figure 3 on page 4.

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Figure 3. Change and Remove Buttons

1.4.4 Quick-Start

Use the following quick-start process when the Camera Interface Application is installed on your PC.

1. Connect the camera. The Hirose pin layout is shown in Table 1 on page 6. Both the Hirose and the network cable (RJ-45) are illustrated in Figure 6. Verify that both LED’s on the RJ-45 connector are green.

2. Run the Camera Interface Application.

3. Click Detect. Assign a suitable IP address to the camera. The window shown in Figure 2 appears.

Figure 4. Network Device Finder Window

4. Select the appropriate camera from the list, similar to the window shown in Figure 5 on page 5 and click OK.

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Figure 5. Select Camera Window

5. Go to the Acquisition tab and click Start. An image stream should appear.

6. Click on the Configure button at the bottom of the Coyote screen, and open the GigE Camera

Software dialog box. This is your integrated control software.

Note: The color version (TMC-2030GE) requires that color interpolation be performed

using the host computer’s CPU. In default mode, the camera supports 2 x 2 color
interpolation. For better color performance, the user can select 3 x 3 interpolation
in the Camera Interface Application. Return to the Acquisition tab of the Coyote
(previous) screen, and click Configure. In the Advanced Configuration Window,
select the Pixel Type tab. Make sure the camera is set to the proper color space and
pixel depth, and then click the check-box labeled Use 3 x 3 Bayer Interpolation in
the Conversion Options panel. More information on color interpolation and the
color filter array (CFA) can be found in Section 10.2 on page 50 of this manual.

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2 Connectors

GigE

POWER

The camera has two sockets, as shown in Figure 6 below:

• 12-pin Hirose for power, trigger, RS-232 communication and TTL I/O.

• RJ-45 for Gigabit Ethernet.

Figure 6. TM-2030GE Back Panel Connectors

These connectors are described in Section 2.1 and Section 2.2.

2.1 Power and Signals Connector

The GE camera receives power and signal through a 12-pin Hirose connector. Table 1 lists the pin
layout and describes the function of each pin. The table lists the GPIO assignments for the relevant
pins. A magnified illustration of each pin’s assignment follows in Figure 7 on page 7.

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Table 1. Hirose Connector, Pin Assignment

Pin # Definition Description GPIO Assignment

1 GND Power ground

2 +12V DC Power supply in

3 GND Analog ground (video)

4 Analog Video FoAuto iris lens drive O

5 GND Ground

6Vinit Vinit I

7 External VD I: Standard O: Option I/O

8 STROBE Strobe output O

9 External HD I: Standard O: Option I/O

10 Reserved Reserved

11 Reserved Reserved

12 Reserved Reserved

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Connectors

Figure 7. HR10A-10R-12P

1

9

2

10

8

3

11

12 7

4

5

6

2.2 Ethernet

The GigE socket, marked on the camera’s back panel as GigE, is a standard RJ-45 Ethernet socket.
Use at least cat5e UTP cables (Cat6 cables are preferred). If you wish to connect the camera directly
to a PC, you must use a cross-over cable. Refer to the Cam2Net User's Manual for details.

Figure 8. Ethernet GigE Socket

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GigE

1. JAI recommends the use of shielded cables to reduce emissions and for CE/FCC
compliance. Double-shielded cables further reduce emissions.

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Note: If you connect the
camera through a network
switch, you may need to
modify the packet size.

3 Configuring the TM-2030GE Camera

The configuration of the GigE camera consists of two parts:

• The imager configuration (CCD and control circuits)

• The internal frame grabber configuration
The imager can be configured for partial scan, binning, and so on, just like a Camera Link camera.
The internal frame grabber is automatically configured for the pixel type, windowing, image size, I/O
and so on, by the GigE camera software.

3.1 Setup

If you have a peer-to-peer connection between the TM-2030GE camera and your PC without network
switches, your packet size can be the default value (8128 bytes) as shown in Figure 9. However, if you
are connecting the TM-2030GE to your PC through a network switch, then you need to know the max­imum packet size that your network switch supports. Typically, if your switch supports jumbo pack­ets, then you should keep the packet size to 8128 bytes. If your switch does not support jumbo
packets, then you may need to change the packet size to 1440 bytes.

Figure 9. Camera Interface Application Dialog Box

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3.1.1 To use the integrated GigE camera software:

1. Start the Camera Interface Application (this is the Coyote application used above). The dialog box shown in Figure 9 appears.

2. Click the Detect button to detect the device and driver in the “Device Actions” panel.

3. Click Select Camera and select TM-2030GE or TMC-2030GE (color) from the camera list.

4. Select the Acquisition tab and click Configure. The camera configuration dialog box displays.

5. Select the GigE Camera Software tab. This is the Integrated GigE Camera Software shown in Figure 11.

The TM-2030GE camera operates in 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit digital output mode. The 8-bit/10-bit/12­bit selection is possible through the GigE integrated software. To select the mode, open the Configure
page and select the Pixel Type tab. Under the Pixel Type, select Grayscale 8, Grayscale 10, or Gray­scale 12. Note that the LUT (Look-Up Table) is not available when the Grayscale 12, 2 taps mode is
selected.

Figure 10. Advanced Configuration Window

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3.2 Configuring the Imager

To configure the TM-2030GE’s imager, use the integrated GigE camera software that is part of the
Cam2Net Camera Interface Application. You can also use the dual-tap AccuPiXEL GigE control tool,
but that will not update any internal grabber settings. See “Hardware Introduction” on page 41. for
a description of the different image settings of the camera.

Figure 11. Integrated GigE Camera Software

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3.2.1 GUI Features

You can control the following camera functions using the integrated camera software.

• Shutter Speed and Mode

•Scan Mode

•Gain Control

•Offset Level

•Memory Pages

• LUT (Look-Up Table) Control

• 8, 10, 12-bit Selectable

• Trigger Input Location and Polarity

•Digital Zoom

• Pixel Compensation

3.3 Configuring the Internal Frame Grabber

The integrated camera software updates the internal frame grabber settings automatically. Also,
because the internal frame grabber configuration is independent of the imager configuration, you can
set up (that is, “window”) the internal frame grabber separately, for example, the Image Settings tab
in the integrated camera software. This has the added benefit of reducing unnecessary traffic on the
GigE network, and freeing bandwidth for other cameras.

3.4 Modes

This section includes examples of various types of setup actions available through the camera config­uration dialog box.

3.4.1 Check the Current Camera Setting

You can manually send camera commands from the Serial Free Form tab of the Configuration window
shown in Figure 12. Use the serial port and click the CR check box. Enter :RPST and click Send to get
the current camera setting. For detailed information about the current camera setting, refer to
Table 4 on page 25.

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Figure 12. Advanced Configuration - Port Communication

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3.4.2 Exposure Control

In Exposure Control, under the GigE Camera software tab, shown in Figure 13, you can specify the
shutter mode and set the shutter speed and direct shutter values.

Figure 13. Exposure Control

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3.4.2 (a) Shutter Mode

The exposure control has two different settings. Select the desired setting using the drop down list box
shown in Figure 14.

Figure 14. Mode Control Pull-down

Shutter Speed

The shutter speed setting, shown in Figure 15, allows you to select the specific shutter speed for manual
shutter and Async shutter. Manual shutter speed 0 is No Shutter mode; Async shutter speed 0 is Async ­No Shutter mode; Async shutter speed 9 is Async - No Delay shutter mode (pulse width control). Direct
Shutter allows you to select shutter speed for direct shutter count by the video line.

Figure 15. Shutter Speed

The TM-2030GE camera has full scan mode as shown in Figure 16. and 2x2 binning mode.

Figure 16. Scan Mode

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3.4.3 Gain Settings

3.4.3 (a) Gain

The Gain Settings control box allows you to change the Gain value from 0 to 4095. Change the value
by clicking on the up or down button beside the current setting or enter the value directly into the
text box.
Click the Auto Gain checkbox to enable gain channel balancing. During the auto balance process the
wording changes from Auto Gain Balance, to Balancing. Please wait one minute.

Figure 17. Gain Setting Control

3.4.3 (b) Auto Gain Control

The checkbox stays marked for the duration of the channel balancing process and then clears.After
one minute a dialog box displays to verify the channel balance should proceed.

Figure 18. Continue Balancing Dialog Box

When the gain channel balancing is finished or cancelled, the software clears the checkbox.

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Figure 19. Gain Settings Checkbox Cleared

If the camera has a high gain setting it takes longer to balance the channel. Channel Balance may not
work properly if a high-speed shutter is used under a low-frequency light, such as a fluorescent light.

3.4.4 Offset Level

The Channel A offset level is the master, channel B is the slave. The offset level box, shown in
Figure 20, allows you to change Channel A offset voltage. To change the value, click on the up or
down arrow, or enter the value directly into the box. The camera itself automatically adjusts Channel
B offset voltage, every other frame.

Figure 20. Offset Level.

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3.4.5 Look-Up Table

The look-up table (LUT) control, shown in Figure 21, allows you to change two knee point values.

Figure 21. Look-Up Table

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Enter X1, Y1, X2, Y2 values directly to adjust the knee curve. In the integrated camera software, the
look-up table can also be controlled interactively. The Table Selection pull-down menu allows you to
select the Linear or Gamma 45 option. This control also allows you to check the positive or negative
box to choose an image option. There is no LUT for 12-bit output.

3.4.6 Memory Pages

All the camera parameters such as shutter mode, shutter speed, gain, offset level, scan mode, and
LUT can be saved into seven available memory pages on the EEPROM in the camera. The pages are
numbered 0-6. The Load Page button loads the corresponding camera settings from the EEPROM while
the write page button writes the current camera settings to the corresponding memory page in the
EEPROM.
Page 1, shown in Figure 22, is the power-up default page. Page 0 is the factory default. To save your
current camera settings for power up default, write the settings to memory page 1.

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Figure 22. Memory Pages

To reset memory page 1 to the factory default settings, load memory page 0 and save those settings
to memory page 1. Page 0 is password-protected and you cannot write to it. If you find that you do
need to write to page 0, contact JAI Inc. for password access.

Note: Configurations such as grabber settings, pulse generator, GPIO, and image setting

must be saved into the XML file. Refer to Section 3.4.10, “Save/Restore Settings to
Your Hard Disk,” on page 17 for more information.

3.4.7 Free-Running Mode

The camera must be in Manual Shutter or Direct Shutter mode. In the example below, there is no
partial scan.

1. Connect to the camera.

2. Under the Device Features tab, set the GPIO look-up table to Q5=1.

3. Under the GigE Software tab, change the manual shutter or direct shutter values.

4. Click Start.

You should now see a free-running video stream.

3.4.8 Externally Triggered

The external trigger is sent through pin 6 of the 12-pin Hirose connector. To use the software to
enable the external trigger, follow these steps:

1. Change the GigE camera software shutter mode to Async. Shutter.

2. Set the GPIO look-up table to Q4 = I0 and Q5 = 1.

3.4.9 Internally Triggered

The camera-control software includes pulse generators that you can use to trigger the camera inter­nally. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Select Pulse Generator 0 under the Device Features tab. Set the pulse width and delay and check the Periodic option if needed.

2. Set the GPIO look-up table to Q5=1 and Q4=I7.

3. Set the shutter mode in the GigE camera software page to async shutter. For more information, refer to Section 3.4.2, “Exposure Control,” on page 12.

3.4.10 Save/Restore Settings to Your Hard Disk

To save your current settings into the XML file, go to the main menu, select “File” and click on Save
As. The XML file saves all your configurations such as grabber settings, pulse generator, GPIO and lan-

guage settings.

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Custom white
balance.

Gain/Offset

Automatic white
balance control.

The XML file will not, however, save camera parameters such as shutter mode, shutter speed, gain
settings, offset level, scan mode, and LUT. For more information about saving these camera parame­ters, please refer to Section 3.4.6, “Memory Pages,” on page 16.

3.4.11 White Balance Control (Color Versions Only)

To determine white balance, use the following steps:

1. Select scan mode A and no binning in the GigE Camera Software tabbed dialog. shown in Figure 11 on page 10.

2. Start the live video by clicking Start in the Acquisition tab of the Camera Interface Application dialog box.

3. Select Color Adjustment under tools in the main menu. Show the camera a piece of white paper to make sure that the image is not saturated.

4. Click Analyze to automatically calculate the white balance.

5. Once white balance has been calculated, click Apply Results to apply the white balance. You can
also assign custom gain and offset values to the R, G, and B channels. If you choose to assign cus­tom values, click Apply Results.

Figure 23. White Balance Control Settings.

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3.4.12 Main Menu: “Option”

3.4.12 (a) Test Pattern

The Grabber Settings tabbed dialog box has a check box to enable the test pattern that is internally
generated by the integrated camera software.

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3.4.13 Version

View the version number of the Cam2Net camera interface application by clicking on Help=>About.
The version number of the integrated GigE camera software is seen in a text box control called Ver-
sion in the GigE Camera tabbed dialog box.

3.4.14 Exit

From the main menu, select File, and click Exit to exit the software.

4Signal Handling

This section briefly describes the signal handling of the GE cameras in the following sections:

• See “Camera Inputs” on page 19.

• See “GPIO Control Block” on page 19.

• See “GPIO Look-Up Table” on page 21

• See “GPIO Label Table” on page 22.

• See “Pulse Generators” on page 24.
Refer to the Cam2Net User’s Manual for additional details.

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4.1 Camera Inputs

For information on the polarity and type of the signals required to support specific camera functions,
See “Features” on page 41..
The TM-2030GE has four externally controllable standard signals:

•Trigger (VINIT or EXT_TRIG) (CC1 equivalent)

• Integration Control (INTEG/ROI) (CC2 equivalent)

• VD in (EXT_VD) (CC3 equivalent)

• HD in (EXT_HD) (CC4 equivalent)
The labels for these signals in the GPIO Control Block programming language are:

•I0, for VINIT (must be configured as EXT_TRIG)

• I1, for VD in (must be configured as EXT_VD)

• I2, for HD in (must be configured as EXT_HD)

• I4, for Integration control (must be configured as INT)
For normal exposure operation, the INTEG signal must be high. In the GPIO lookup table language:
Q5=1. When it is low, the CCD readout is inhibited. To use the Integration Control, set Q5=I3 in the
GPIO lookup table.

4.2 Camera Outputs

When the Asynchronous Trigger is used, the strobe output indicates the exposure period.

• I-4 for strobe output (must be configured as CAM_STROBE)

4.3 GPIO Control Block

Figure 24 below shows the GPIO Control Block signals for the GE Cameras.

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Figure 24. GE Camera GPIO Control Block

EXT_VD

EXT_HD

TTLIN(EXT_TRIG)

FDV

TTLIN(EXT_VD)

LDV

CTRL2

TTLIN(EXT_HD)

CTRL1

TTLN(INT)

CAM_STROBE

CTRL0

pulse_out0

pulse_out1

pulse_out2

pulse_out3

I0

I1

I2

I3

LUT

I4

8-to-16

I5

I6

I7

Pulse_Gen0

Pulse_Gen1

Pulse_Gen2

Pulse_Gen3

Q0

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Q5

Q6

Q7

Q8

Q9

Q10

Q11

Q12

Q13

Q14

Q15

TTLOUT(STROBE)

EVINIT

INTG_CON

TRIG

RESV

pulse_trig0

pulse_trig1

pulse_trig2

pulse_trig3

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Inputs I0 through I7 can be either external or internal inputs to the look-up table. The outputs are
used by the imager part of the GE camera.

The HD and VD signals can be passed through, bypassing the GPIO lookup table. Figure 26 on page 21
shows a screen dump of the GPIO function select page, where HD/VD bypass selection can be made.
The default value 0 (zero) is through the lookup table. Value 1 (one) is bypassing the lookup table.

The SDK and the Cam2Net Camera Interface Application both supply methods to select GPIO bypass of
the external VD and HD (I1 and I2).

It is also possible to select which signal source to lead to the GPIO inputs. This is done in the GPIO
look-up table page as shown in Figure 25.

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Q0 = I4

Figure 25. GPIO Look-Up Table

Figure 26. The GPIO Configuration

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4.4 GPIO Label Table

Table 2 shows which GPIO inputs carry the different signals. The top line for each label contains the
default signal.

Table 2. GPIO Look-Up Table Input Labels

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Input
Label

I0 TTL_IN(EXT_TRIG) TTL-input 0. Used for external trigger.

FDV Internal signal. Frame Data Valid.

I1 TTL_IN(EXT_VD) TTL-input 1. Used for external vertical drive.

LDV Internal signal. Line Data Valid.

I2 CTRL2 Internal control signal.

TTL_IN(EXT_HD) TTL-input 2. Used for external horizontal

I3 CTRL1 Internal control signal.

TTL_IN(INT) TTL-input 3. Used for external integration

I4 CAM_STROBE Internal signal. Strobe Input.

PULSE_GEN3 Pulse Generator 3 signals go here.

I5 CTRL0 Internal control signal.

PULSE_GEN2 Pulse Generator 2 signals go here.

Signal Description

drive.

control.

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I6 PULSE_GEN1 Pulse Generator 1 signals go here.

N/A

I7 PULSE_GEN0 Pulse Generator 0 signals go here.

N/A

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Table 3 shows which output labels carry the output signals.

Table 3. GPIO Look-Up Table Output Labels

Output label Signal Description

Q0 TTL-OUT(STROBE) Strobe output

Q1 N/A

Q2 N/A

Q3 N/A

Q4 EVINIT Trigger

Q5 INTG_CON Integration control

Q6 EXT_VD Vertical Drive

Q7 EXT_HD Horizontal Drive

Q8 pulse_trig1 Pulse Generator 1 gets its trigger here

Q9 pulse_trig0 Pulse Generator 0 gets its trigger here

Q10 pulse_trig3 Pulse Generator 3 gets its trigger here

Q11 pulse_trig2 Pulse Generator 2 gets its trigger here

Q12 N/A

Q13 N/A

Q14 TRIG Trigger for camera’s internal frame

grabber

Q15 RESV Reserved

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4.5 Pulse Generators

The TM-2030GE camera has four independently programmable pulse generators. These generators
can run as either periodic or triggered. To run the pulse generators as triggered, they can be trig­gered on either levels or signal edges. These generators can be tied to the camera inputs (camera­control lines). For example, you can set pulse generator 0 in the Device Features tabbed dialog box to
the following values:

Delay = 600

Width = 14,000

Granularity = 1

Now check the Periodic option and change the camera settings to Async 9. This triggers the camera,
based on the pulse width set in the Pulse Generator page.

Be careful with the pulse generator’s GPIO input and output polarity. If the delay and pulse-width
duration are switched around, the output polarity must be negated in the GPIO lookup table.

The pulse generators are configured in the Pulse Generator section of the Device Features tab of the
Advanced Configuration window as shown in Figure 27.

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Figure 27. Pulse Generator Page

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5 GigE Series Camera Serial Commands

You can control the GigE series cameras by serial command either using RS-232 or Camera Link. The
Start character is always “:” and the End character is always <CR> (return). For example, to set Asyn­chronous Pulse Width Mode, send the command :ASH=9<CR> to the camera. Table 4 lists serial com­mands that can be used to control the camera.

Table 4. TM/TMC-2030GE Command List

Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description

Scan Mode

Shutter Mode and Shutter Speed

:MSH= X <cr> :o<cr> Set Continuous Mode Preset Shut-

:DSH= XXX <cr> :o<cr> Set Continuous Mode Programmable

:ASH= X <cr> :o<cr> Set Async Mode Preset Shutter (X=0,

:ADS= XXX <cr> :o<cr> Set Async Mode Programmable Shut-

:SHR? <cr> :o[shtr]<cr> Inquire current shutter mode

ter ( X= 0)

Shutter ( XXX=000 - total lines)

9, A, B) ( X=0 async no shutter)
( X=9 PWC, X=A Fixed exposure PIV,
X=B PWC PIV)

ter (XXX=000 - 81F)

Gain and Offset

:MGA= XXX <cr> :o<cr> Set Master Gain

(XXX = 000 - FFF)

:MGB= XXX <cr> :o<cr> Set R channel Fine Gain

(XXX = 000 - FFF)

:VRA= XXX <cr> :o<cr> Set Master Offset

(XXX = 000 - FFF)

:VRB= XXX <cr> :o<cr> Set R channel Fine Offset

(XXX = 000 - FFF)

:MGA? <cr> :oMG[XXX]<cr> Inquire Master Gain

(XXX = 000 - FFF)

:MGB? <cr> :oSG[XXX]<cr> Inquire R channel Fine Gain (XXX =

000 - FFF)

:VRA? <cr> :oMF[XXX]<cr> Inquire Master Offset

(XXX = 000 - FFF)

:VRB? <cr> :oSF[XXX]<cr> Inquire R channel Fine Offset

(XXX = 000 - FFF)

Lookup Table

:LINR <cr> :o<cr> Set linear table
:GM45 <cr> :o<cr> Set gamma .45 table
:KNEE= X1Y1X2Y2 <cr> :o<cr> Set knees

(X1, Y1, X2, Y2 = 00 - FF)

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Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description

:NLUT X <cr> :o<cr> Set Positive Knee or Negative Knee

(X = 0 Positive, X = 1
Negative)

:LUT? <cr> :o[lut]<cr> Inquire current LUT setting

Channel Balance

:EABL <cr> :oAB0<cr> Enable Gain Balancing
:DABL <cr> :o<cr> Disable Gain Balancing
:ABL? <cr> :oAB[X]<cr> Check Gain Balancing Status

(X = 1 Enable, X = 0 Disable)

:ACL= X <cr> :o[AC][X]<cr> Enable/Disable Optical Black Balanc-

ing and Inquire Status
(X = 0 Disable, X = 1 Enable,
X = ? Inquire Status)

EEPROM

:WRPG X <cr> :o<cr> Write Page (X = 0 - 6) (Unlock the

Password first if writing to page 0)
(Page 0 is the factory default set­ting, Page 1 is the power up default

setting)
:LDPG X <cr> :o<cr> Load Page (X = 0 - 6)
:RDPG X <cr> :o[set-

tings]<cr>

:RPST <cr> :o[set-

tings]<cr>

Dual Tap Digital Video Output Order

:VDO X <cr> :o[VD][X]<cr> Set Dual Tap Digital Video Output

Image Pre-processing

:BLC= 0 <cr> :o<cr> Set White Blemish Calibration Flag
:EBL= X <cr> :o[BL][X]<cr> Enable/Disable Blemish Compensa-

Read Page (X = 0 - 6)

Report Current Settings

Order (X = A, B, C, ?)

(A <--<--, B <---->, C <<----, ? Inquire

video output order)

tion and Inquire Status

(X = 0 Disable, X = 1 Enable,

X = ? Inquire Status)

Miscellaneous

:DUL= X <cr> :o<cr> Single Tap/Dual Tap Selection (X = 0

D u a l Tap , X = 1 S i n g l e Ta p )
:DDP= X <cr> :o<cr> Set Output Data Depth (X = 0 8-bit, X

= 1 10-bit, x = 2 12-bit)

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Command Parameter End of Cmd Ack. Response Description

:CCS= X <cr> :o<cr> Select Camera Control signals (X = 0

CL Conn, X = 1 Hirose Conn)

:TAH= X <cr> :o<cr> External Trigger Polarity (X = 1

Active High, X = 0 Active Low)

:TPTN X <cr> :o<cr> Enable/Disable Test Pattern (X = 1

Enable, X = 0 Disable)
:CAM? <cr> :o[model]<cr> Inquire Camera Model
:VER? <cr> :o[version]<cr> Inquire MPU firmware version

Note: If a command is not accepted for any reason, the camera will return a “nack” response. “:e” <cr>
*Not available yet.

Table 5. Command Responses

Command Parameter End of Cmd Description

Byte 1, 2 Master Gain Master Gain (H'0000 - H'0FFF: -3dB - +12dB)

R Channel Fine

Byte 3, 4

Byte 5, 6 Master Offset Master Offset (H'0000 - H'0FFF)

Byte 7, 8

Byte 9 Function Flag 0

Byte 10 Function Flag 1

Gain R Channel Fine Gain (H'0000 - H'0FFF)

R Channel Fine
Offset R Channel Fine Offset (H'0000 - H'0FFF)

Bit 0 Rsvd

Bit 1 Rsvd

Bit 2 Rsvd

Bit 3 Rsvd

Bit 4 Rsvd

Bit 5 Rsvd

Pixel Output

Bit 6

Bit 7

Bit 0 Shutter 0

Bit 1 Shutter 1

Bit 2 Shutter 2

Bit 3 Shutter 3

Bit 4 Shutter Mode 0

Order 0
Pixel Output
Order 1

00=<---<--- 01<=<------>

10=<<------

Continuous Mode: 0000
Continuous no shutter
Trigger mode: 0 = Async no shutter
1001=PWC 1010=PIV Fixed Exposure
1011=PIV PWC
00=Continuous Preset Shutter 01=Trigger
Preset Shutter
10=Trigger Programmable Shutter
11=Continuous Programmable ShutterBit 5 Shutter Mode 1

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Command Parameter End of Cmd Description

Bit 6 Data Depth 0

Byte 11 Function Flag 2

Bit 0 Look-up table 0

Bit 2 Rsvd

Camera Control

Bit 3

Bit 4 Rsvd

Bit 5

Bit 6 Dual / Signal Tap 0=Dual Tap 1=Single Tap

Bit 7

Byte 12 Function Flag 3

Bit 0

Bit 1

Bit 2 Rsvd

Bit 3 Rsvd

Bit 4

Bit 5 Rsvd

Bit 6 Password 0=Disable 1=Enable

Bit 7 Test Pattern 0=Disable 1=Enable

Byte 13, 14 (X1, Y1) Coordinate for Knee 1 (X1, Y1=H'00 - H'FF)

Byte 15, 16 (X2, Y2) Coordinate for Knee 2 (X2, Y2=H'00 - H'FF)
Byte 17, 18 Rsvd
Byte 19, 20 Rsvd

Shutter Speed of
Programmable

Byte 21, 22

Byte 23, 24 Vsub Voltage Vsub Voltage (H'0600 - H'0D00=7.8V - 17V)

Shutter

Signals

Trigger Signal
Polarity 0=Active Low 1=Active High

Positive /
Negative LUT 0=Positive LUT 1=Negative LUT

R Channel Auto
Fine Gain 0=Disable 1=Enable
R Channel Auto
Fine Offset 0=Disable 1=Enable

Blemish
Compensation 0=Disable 1=Enable

00=8bit 01=10bit
10=12bitBit 7 Data Depth 1

00=Linear 01=Gamma.45
10=User Knee TableBit 1 Look-up table 1

0=CameraLink Connector 1=Hirose 12pin
Connector

Shutter Speed of Programmable Shutter
(H'0000 - H'081F)

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6 Introduction

The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL software offered for the TM-2030GE is camera control
software. It is not used in image capture, but rather to configure camera func­tionality. The Cam2Net software and Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL software have the
same capabilities. The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL software is not needed to use the
camera.

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Dual-Tap TM-2030GE AccuPiXEL Series

Camera-Control Software

Operation Manual TM-2030GE series.

If you find it more comfortable to use, or the AccuPiXEL software seems more compatible with your
system, then it may be used instead of Cam2Net to configure camera functionality. The Cam2Net
and AccuPiXEL software can not run simultaneously.

The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series cameras are high-resolution, progressive scan cameras with JAI, Inc.­proprietary LUT control and other excellent features. The software for these cameras was developed
to function as standard software for the entire Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series, and can open either the
RS-232 serial port (COM) or Camera Link. Camera Link users must physically install the Camera Link
frame grabber board into the PC. They must also install the Camera Link API (clserXXX.dll) software.
These cameras are specially designed to capture images in progressive scan (non-interlace) format,
producing a full frame of electronic shutter images, as well as normal images.

Although this software works with all AccuPiXEL cameras, the interface for the TM-2030GE series
appears different from other cameras compatible with this same software, and has various capabili­ties, depending on the camera model the software is accessing. The TM-2030GE series software is
therefore, specifically documented in this section

6.1 Software Installation

Install the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series camera-control software on a PC using the following procedures:

6.1.1 Before Installing Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software

Please note the following requirements.

• Your computer must be running Microsoft Windows 2000, or Windows XP.

• The software requires one available communication port that is not in conflict with other periph­erals such as the mouse or modem.

• Installation of the software requires 2.4 MB of free space in your PC hard disk.

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6.1.2 Installing the Software

To install the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series camera-control software, obtain the software from the JAI,
web site and run “Setup.exe.” The installer will direct you to install the application code.

If dual tap software is already installed on your computer, uninstall the software using the steps in
the Uninstall section.

1. To obtain the Dual-Tap software visit the JAI, Inc. web site at http://www.jai.com

2. Click the Support link

3. Click the Software Downloads link under the Customer Support menu

4. Select the camera model number by clicking in the option button.

5. Select either “Open” or “Save” on the install dialog box

Note: The file is compressed, and uses the decompression program installed on your com-

puter. WinZip is used in this example.Windows XP has an unzip capability as part of
the operating system.

6. Open the file.

7. Double click on the JAI, Inc. GigE 2.2.0.1 Install icon.

Figure 28. The Setup icon installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v 2.5.x.x

8. Follow the Setup instructions.

Figure 29. AccuPIXel Setup screen

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GigE

POWER

6.1.3 Uninstalling the Software

To uninstall the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series camera-control software from the control panel, follow the
steps below.

1. Open “Add or Remove Programs” in the control panel.

2. Select “Dual Tap AccuPiXEL” from the lists of the installed software.

3. Click the “Change” or “Remove” button.

Figure 30. The “Add or Remove Programs” utility can uninstall older software.

6.2 TM/TMC-2030GE Camera

Figure 31. Back of the TM/TMC-2030GE

The camera must have all cables properly connected and any required adapters installed and config­ured to allow the software to perform the operations on the interface.

6.3 Using the GigE mode

• The IP address is initially configured using the Coyote software provided by JAI, Inc. To obtain the
software visit the JAI, Inc. web site, customer support link (http://www.pulnix.com/Support/
SWdownload.php). To review IP address assignment see “Quick-Start” on page 4

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7GUI Features

The following is a list of camera functions that PC serial commands can control. The Dual-Tap Accu­PiXEL series Camera Link cameras use differential serial communication through the Camera Link con­nector on the rear panel of the camera. The interface shown here is for the TM/TMC 2040 CL
cameras.

Figure 32. Main Dual Tap AccuPiXEL Window

• Exposure Control

- Mode

- Shutter Speed

- Expo / Lines

- Scan Area

• Gain Settings

- Master Gain

- Right Fine Gain

- Auto Gain Balance check box

•Offset

- Master Offset

- R Fine Offset

- Auto Offset

•Taps

•Video Depth

• Image Pre-processing

• Control Signals

•Trigger

•LUT

- Positive

- Negative

- Ta b l e S e l e c t i o n

- X1, Y1, X2, Y2

- Send Knees

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7.1 Operating The Control Software

7.1.1 Exposure Control

The TM-2030CL exposure control allows you to select Continuous or Trigger modes using the appropri­ate radio button. Notice that Continuous and Trigger mode offer slightly different menus.

7.1.1 (a) Continuous Mode Shutter Speed

The Shutter Speed drop-down list box allows you to select the specific shutter speed for manual shut­ter and Async shutter. Manual shutter speed 0 is no shutter mode; Async shutter speed 0 is Async No
Shutter mode; Async shutter speed 9 is Async no delay shutter mode (pulse width control). A = PIV
fixed exposure, B = PIV PWC. For detailed shutter information, please see “Electronic Shutter” on
page 34.

Figure 33. Continuous mode operates the shutter based on the camera settings.

7.1.1 (b) Scan Area

“Scan Area” offers a full scan or 2x2 binning when “Shutter Speed” is set at zero. Notice the “Expo
(lines)” setting is disabled.

Figure 34. The camera offers full scan or binning.

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7.1.1 (c) Programmable Shutter Speed

“Programmable” Shutter Speed is set by entering a number in the “Expo (lines)” text box. Program­mable is available in Continuous or Trigger mode. The Expo setting is used instead of the Scan Area
selection.

Figure 35. To use Programmable shutter speed, select Programmable.

7.1.1 (d) Expo (lines)

The “Expo (lines”) selection of the Exposure Control frame determines how long the shutter remains
open, since a certain amount of time is allotted to expose each line. A minimum of one line of pixels
must be exposed. The maximum number of lines is 2048. Enter the number of lines desired either by
clicking on the arrows in the interface, or by inputting a number directly into the text box beside the
“Expo (lines)” box. The control is inactive unless “Shutter Speed” is set to “Programmable”.

7.1.2 Configuring Trigger Settings

Trigger mode uses a manual or sensor command to control the shutter. The Trigger mode offers sev­eral settings not available in Continuous mode.

7.1.2 (a) Pulse Width Control Mode

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Pulse Width Control (PWC) is controlled by the external trigger. An external trigger is used to gener­ate one discharge signal (Vsub) right after the active edge of the trigger. The exposure starts when
the discharge signal is in the off state. The exposure is off following the trigger active off. Exposure
time is controlled by the pulse width of the external trigger.

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7.1.2 (b) PIV Fixed Exposure

In Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) Fixed Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the
first time exposure starts the same as PWC mode does. It lasts a very short period (8µs). The second
time exposure starts during the transferring time of the first image accumulated in the first exposure
time. The second time exposure continues until the first image transfers completely. The second
image is transferred after the second exposure. There is a short period (500ns) between the first
exposure and the second exposure. In order to keep two exposure periods constant, the LDV is reset
before the first image is transferred out.

7.1.2 (c) PIV PWC

The PWC PIV is based on PIV Fixed Exposure. In this mode, the first time exposure is controlled by the
pulse width of the external trigger, which is similar to PWC mode. The real exposure time of the first
image is equal to the pulse width of the external trigger.

The maximum trigger frequency in this mode is equal to 1/ (transfer time of two frames + exposure
time of the first image).

The minimum active period of the external trigger is 10 pixel clocks (250ns)

7.1.3 Gain Control

7.1.3 (a) Gain

Gain controls the brightness of an image. If the gain number is increased, (for example, 1000 to 2000)
the image becomes brighter. If the gain number is decreased, the image becomes dimmer. The Gain
Control box allows you to change the Gain value.

When Auto Gain is checked the camera automatically sets the gain. While the camera is setting the
gain the user interface is disabled. Once the gain is set the check box clears. Be careful not to send
other configuration commands during this process because the camera may not receive the com­mands.

Figure 36. Gain is being set when the Auto Gain box appears checked.

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7.1.4 Offset Voltage

Offset is changed by raising on lowering the number in the “Master Offset” or “R Fine Offset” box
either by clicking on the arrows or typing a new value in the box.

Checking the “Auto Offset” check box causes the camera to automatically adjust the offset. The
camera continues to adjust the offset unless the user unchecks the auto offset; in that case the offset
is left off.

When the offset is changed the new setting does not show in the interface. It is necessary to click on
the “Report” button to refresh the screen.

Figure 37. Auto Offset is checked only while the camera sets the command.

7.1.5 Tap Selection:

The TM-2030GE is capable of Dual-Tap or Single-Tap operation. Click the option button for the opera­tion you prefer. Single-Tap operation does not allow the higher data rate permitted by the Dual-Tap
output.

Figure 38. Click on the option button to set the preferred option.

7.1.6 Video Depth

Figure 39. Use the option buttons to select 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit output.

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Figure 40. Image Pre-processing

Cover the lens with the lens cap before enabling the blemish calibration. Activate this control by
clicking the Blemish Calibration button and then check the “Enable Blemish Compensation” check
box. The blemish compensation activates.

Note: Blemish Calibration is necessary only after a camera has been powered off and

restarted. Once enabled, blemish compensation remains active unless the user
unchecks the “Enable Blemish Compensation” check box.

Figure 41. Check “Enable Blemish Compensation” to start Image Pre-Process-

ing.

7.1.7 LUT (Look-Up Table)

The Knee Control box allows you to set your own knee value to each LUT. See “LUT (Look-Up Table)”
on page 37. for more detail regarding the knee control.

7.1.7 (a) Positive or Negative LUT Selection

The LUT control panel allows you to select the positive or negative LUT. Choosing “Positive” provides
a normal image. Choosing the “Negative” option causes the image to appear reversed, as in a film
negative.

Figure 42. Choose either a positive or negative image.

7.1.7 (b) LUT (Look-Up Table) Table Selection

The LUT Table drop-down box offers Linear, Gamma .45 or Knee selections.

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Figure 43. Table drop down menu:

The Table drop down menu offers three options.

The Linear option gathers light in a proportional manner. In this particular selection the LUT is config­ured to speed the light gathering capability at the beginning of the exposure.

The Gamma.45 option is designed to cause the camera to gather light for a result very similar to
what the human eye sees. The heavier curved blue line represents the Gamma.45 LUT adjustment.

Figure 44. Gamma.45 imitates human eye sensitivity when creating an image.

The knee setting allows two adjustments in the light gathering configuration of the LUT to permit the
camera to correct images as they are captured. It is possible to set knees on any of the drop down
settings by clicking on the existing curve and moving it to the desired configuration. If a drop-down
menu setting is selected without adjusting the knees, the camera sets the default.

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Figure 45. The setting does not activate until the Send Knees button is clicked.

7.1.7 (c) Knee Control

The Knee Control graphical control allows you to change two knee point values visually by clicking
and dragging the “knee line.” You may also enter X
curve. When you have chosen the value you want and are ready to set this value to the camera, click
the “Send Knees” button.

, Y1, X2, Y2 values directly to adjust the knee

1

7.1.8 Main Menu: “Option”

7.1.8 (a) Password

The password allows access to the EEPROM to rewrite factory default settings.

Figure 46. Please contact JAI, Inc. for password access.

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7.1.9 EEPROM

Dual-tap AccuPiXEL cameras have seven pages available to restore the camera settings. Page 0 is the
factory default page and cannot be edited without a password. Page 1 is power up default. This page
will allow you to save default setting to load at power up.

7.1.9 (a) Load Page

From the main menu, select “file” and “load page” and click the page number and load camera set­ting from EEPROM.

7.1.9 (b) Save Page

From the main menu, select “File,” “Save Page,” and click the page number to save the current cam­era setting to EEPROM.

Note: Page 0 is the factory default page and is protected by password.

7.1.9 (c) Read Page

From the main menu, select “File” “Read Page,” and click the page number to read the EEPROM.
When you read the page from EEPROM, the current camera setting will not be changed.

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TM-2030GE Hardware

8 Hardware Introduction

8.1 Product Description

The JAI, Inc. TM-2030GE series1 is a Gigabit Ethernet output, high-resolution progressive scan CCD
camera. The interline-type CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of very high speed
shutter images and applications. The electronic shutter, which has speeds to 1/26,000 sec., can be
reset asynchronously by external pulse control. The frame rate for a full image is 32 fps. A square
imager format with uniform square pixels provides superior image definition in any orientation. On­chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity to convert 12-bit input to 10-bit or 8-bit output.

2

The TM-2030GE
look-up table (LUT) knee slopes thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output
signal range. As a Gigabit Ethernet output camera, the TM-2030GE has semi-auto-gain balancing func­tions. The camera does not have a LUT for the 12-bit output.

has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set at externally selectable

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Applications for the TM-2030GE include machine vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation
systems, high-definition graphics, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, archiving, and high­security surveillance.

8.2 Features

• Small size and light weight

The printed circuit boards in the TM-2030GE have been arranged to create modular electronics,

giving the camera flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature solid-state components results in a
compact, lightweight camera that is 51mm x 51mm x 74mm in dimensions, and weighs only 216
grams (7.6 oz.).

•Imager

The TM-2030GE uses a dual-tap progressive scan interline transfer CCD that has the following

features:

- Resolution of 1920 x 1080 active pixels for excellent image quality.

- 7.4 x 7.4 µm square pixels for precise dimensional measurement.

1. Unless otherwise stated, all information in this manual applies to both cameras in the TM-2030GE series, the TM-2030GE and
the TMC-2030GE.

2. The TM-2030GE output is available with either 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit processing.

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- High-speed electronic shutter capability for high dynamic resolution of moving objects that

eliminates the need for a mechanical shutter.

- Progressive scan CCD eliminates interlace deterioration of image and increases ease of com-

puter interface.

- High sensitivity and low noise during fast scanning. The CCD has an excellent S/N ratio at the

default setting that is greater than 54dB.

- The CCD has a built-in micro-lens for increased quantum efficiency.

• Electronic shutter

The TM-2030GE has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides superb pictures at vari­ous speeds without smearing. For more information, please see Section 10.5 on page 56.

• Asynchronous reset

The TM-2030GE captures async reset images and provides single-shot video output with single FDV
(frame data valid). This makes it simpler for an ordinary frame grabber to capture the asynchronous
reset images. The TM-2030GE’s asynchronous reset is flexible and accepts external horizontal drive
(HD) for phase locking. When the VINIT (5V) pulse is applied to CC1, it resets the camera's scanning
and purging of the CCD.

The TM-2030GE has three modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed:

- Async, no shutter. The video signal and FDV are reset by external VINIT.

- Internal shutter speed control. The speed control varies from 1/34 to 1/26,000 sec. The video

signal and FDV starts with internal V reset timing related to shutter speed.

- External VINIT with pulse width. The duration between pulse edges controls the shutter speed

externally.

•Output

The TM-2030GE has a dual-tap 12-bit/10-bit/8-bit Gigabit Ethernet output.

• Dual-channel auto black level balancing and semi-auto gain balancing

The TM-2030GE, as a dual-tap output camera, has auto black level balancing and semi-auto gain

balancing functions.

• Warranty

Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty.

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9 Installation

The following instructions are provided to help you to set up your camera. We suggest that you read
through these instructions before you unpack and set up the camera system.

9.1 Getting Started

9.1.1 Unpacking Instructions

We recommend that you save the original packing cartons for the cameras and accessories in case you
need to return or exchange an item.

We also recommend that you bench-test any equipment being sent to another location for field
installation to assure that everything is fully operational as a system.

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9.1.2 Components

When you receive your TM-2030GE camera from JAI, Inc., the contents of the shipping box should
include the camera and a document download card. If either of these items are missing, please con­tact your JAI, Inc. representative immediately. The document download card includes instructions
and web locations for downloading the datasheet, manual, and camera-control software. If you do
not have Internet access, please contact JAI, Inc. to receive this material on a CD-ROM.

9.1.3 Accessories and Options

Following is a list of additional accessories and options that may be required for your application.
Please check with your JAI, Inc. representative before you install your camera to determine what you
might need.

• PD-12U series power supply

• 12P-02S power cable

• Cat5e or cat6 shielded Ethernet cable (not supplied by JAI, Inc.)

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9.2 Camera Setup

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9.2.1 Heat Dissipation

The TM-2030GE is a compact 1920 by 1080 camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a
compact package, the outer case of the camera can become hot due to heat dissipation. For optimal
performance, JAI, Inc. recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the cam­era and following the precautions below.

• Mount the camera on a large heat sink (camera bracket) made out of heat-conductive material

like aluminum.

• Make sure the flow of heat from the camera case to the bracket is not blocked by a non-conduc-

tive material like plastic.

• Make sure the camera has enough open space around it to facilitate the free flow of air.

Please contact JAI, Inc. at [phone] or send an E-mail to [e-mail] if you have any ques­tions.

9.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations

TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE

9.2.2 (a) 12-Pin Connector

The TM-2030GE has a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input as shown in Figure 47.

Figure 47. 12-Pin Connector Pinouts

Pin #1 is Ground and pin #2 is +12V DC. Table 6 shows the pin-out table.

Table 6. 12-Pin Connector

Pin Description Pin Description

1 GND 7 User Definable Figure 25, “GPIO Look-Up

Table,” on page 21

2 +12V DC 8 User Definable Figure 25, “GPIO Look-Up

Table,” on page 21

3 GND 9 User Definable Figure 25, “GPIO Look-Up

Table,” on page 21

4 Analog Video 10 Reserved

5 GND (digital) 11 Reserved

6 VINIT in 12 Reserved

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9.2.2 (b) Ethernet Connector

The GigE socket, marked on the camera’s back panel as GigE, is a standard
RJ-45 Ethernet socket as shown in Figure 48.

Figure 48. GigE Ethernet Connector

GigE

Use at least cat5e UTP cables (cat6 cables are preferred). Refer to the Cam2Net User’s Manual for
details. JAI, Inc. recommends the use of shielded cables to reduce emissions and for CE/FCC compli­ance. Double-shielded cables further reduce emissions.

9.2.3 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup

9.2.3 (a) Power Supplies

The TM-2030GE camera requires 12V DC power that is obtained through the 12-pin connector located
on the rear panel of the camera. JAI, Inc. power supplies feature a 122-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A univer­sal voltage power supply. JAI, Inc. recommends the following power supplies:

PD-12UU No 12-pin connector US Plug

PD-12UUP PD-12UU with12-pin connector US plug

PD-12UE PD-12UU no 12-pin connector European plug

PD-12UEP PD-12UU with 12-pin connector European plug

For users providing power through the 12-pin connector, the PD-12P, PD-12UEP and PD-12UUP power
supplies are available with the 12-pin mating connector already attached to the leads from the power
supply. The PD-12UU and PD-12UE power supplies can be connected to the JAI, Inc. power cable
either directly or using a terminal strip.

When wiring the PD-12UU and PD-12UE power supplies directly, please note the following:

• The lead ends must be twisted together and tin-soldered for strength and electrical continuity.

• Shrink tubing or a similar insulator should be used to prevent exposed leads from touching and
shorting.

• The +12V lead is marked with a red stripe or white lettering; be sure not to reverse the leads.

• All connections must be properly insulated to prevent shorting.

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9.2.3 (b) JAI, Inc. Power Cables

If you are using JAI, Inc. power cables such as the 12P-02S, please refer to the 12-pin connector pin­out diagram below. The cable pin-out diagram is shown in Figure 49. The color-coded leads use Gray
for Ground and Yellow for +12V.

Figure 49. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional)

+12 V

Male

12P-02S Interface Cable

Pin# Lead Color Function Pin# Lead Color Function

GND (Gray)
Power (Yellow)
Video Out (Red Coax)
HD In (White Coax)
VD In (Black Coax)

Analog Ch. A only

External sync input

}

1 Gray GND 7 Black coax TTL IN (EXT_VD)

2 Yellow +12V DC 8 White coax

shield

3 Red coax shield GND(analog) 9 White coax TTL IN (EXT_HD)

4 Red coax RESV 10 Brown Reserved

5Orange coax

shield

6 Orange coax TTL IN (EXT_TRIG) 12 Black coax

GND(Digital) 11 Blue Reserved

shield

TTL OUT (STROBE)

Reserved

Note: Make sure that the unused leads are not touching and that there is no possibility

that exposed wires could cause the leads to short.

9.2.3 (c) Building Your Own Power Cable

Refer to the 12-pin connector pin-out in Figure 47 on page 44. Connect the Ground lead to pin #1, and
the +12V DC lead to pin #2 of the 12-pin connector. Power must be DC-regulated, and of sufficient
current to properly power the camera.

9.2.3 (d) Attaching the Power Cable to the Connector

The 12-pin connector is keyed and will only fit in one orientation. Follow these directions to properly
attach the power cable to the camera connector:

1. Rotate the connector while applying slight pressure until the keyways line up.

2. Press the connector into place until firmly seated.

3. Plug the power cord into the 100V AC socket. This powers-up the camera.

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9.2.4 Attaching the Camera Lens

The TM-2030GE camera accepts 1-inch or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount

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to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats

lens
on the mounting ring. Do not force the lens if it does not seat properly. Some lenses with extremely
long flange backs may exceed the mounting depth of the camera.

9.2.5 Adjustable Back-Focus

Before cameras are shipped, back focus is carefully set using a collimator, oscilloscope and other spe­cialized equipment. While the factory-set focus serves well in most cases, an adjustable back focus
makes it possible to improve image sharpness when using lower-cost zoom lenses, custom optics, or
in unusual parameters.

There should be an obvious need to refocus the lens before attempting to change the back focus. This
is a very exacting task. Some cameras have been returned to the factory to reset the back focus after
failed attempts to change the focus by customers. It might be wise to label cameras whose back focus
was adjusted.

1. The camera must be connected to a monitor before attempting to adjust the back focus.

2. To back focus the camera, first attach a C-mount lens in the mount. Be certain that the lens is properly seated.

3. Next set the lens focus to infinity (if the lens is a manual iris, set the iris to a high f number while still retaining a well illuminated image).

4. Loosen the three miniature hex set-screws (use a 0.9 mm hex wrench) that lock the focus ring in
place (two screws for a CS-mount). Slowly turn the lens and focus ring assembly back and forth
until you obtain the best image of the desired object. This sets the back focus. Once the best
image is obtained, tighten the focus ring set-screws until they are snug. Do not over-tighten the
screws.

Note: Mini-bayonet cameras adapted to C-mount do not have the back focus feature.

1. C-mount to F-mount and C-mount to K-mount adapters are available for larger format lenses (35mm). Check with local photog­raphy dealers for these lens adapters.

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Loosen the three
2mm screws around
the perimeter of the
C-mount lens collar

Unless you absolutely

to adjust the backfocus.

must, do not attempt to
adjust this focus.

Figure 50. Back Focus Set-Screw Locations

10 Operation

10.1 Progressive Scanning

Standard TV-system scanning is 525 lines interlace scanning as specified in the RS-170 protocol. Every
other horizontal line (odd lines and even lines) is scanned at a 60Hz rate per field, and the scanning is
completed with two fields (one frame) at 30Hz rate. Because of the interlace scanning, the vertical
resolution of CCD cameras is limited at 350 TV lines, regardless of the horizontal resolution. When
electronic shutter is applied, the CCD can hold only one field of charge at each exposure. This means
that the vertical resolution of the electronic-shutter camera is only 244 TV lines. The situation is the
same for an HDTV-format camera, since it has interlaced scanning and the vertical resolution of the
shuttered image is 500 lines.

The TM-2030GE uses a state-of-the-art progressive scanning interline transfer CCD which scans all
lines sequentially from top to bottom at one frame rate. Like a non-interlace computer screen, it
generates a stable, crisp image without alternating lines and provides full vertical TV resolution of
1000 lines (a normal TV monitor display may not be able to show 1000 lines due to monitor resolution
of 30Hz scanning).

The interline transfer architecture is also important to generate simultaneous shuttering. This is dif­ferent from full frame transfer architecture which requires a mechanical shutter or strobe light in
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10.1.1 Preset Scan Area

TM/TMC-2030GE has full scan mode, all active lines of the CCD sensor, 1080 lines, are transferred out
line by line.

10.1.2 Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning

TM/TMC-2030GE has a 2x2 binning of the full scan area. In 2x2 binning mode, pixel (i, j) includes all
the information of pixel (2i-1, 2j-1), (2i-1, 2j), (2i, 2j-1) and (2i, 2j) in normal full scan mode (where

i=1 2, ..., 800; j=1,2, ...., 540). In this mode vertical binning makes frame transfer faster than normal

scan mode, however, due to the mixture of pixel information, the camera resolution is low in this
mode, and the Bayer pattern CCD camera loses color information.

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Figure 51. 2x2 Binning

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Table 7. Scan Area Start Points

10.2 Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions)

JAI, Inc. AccuPiXEL series color cameras are high-resolution, high-speed progressive scan CCD cam­eras. The interline transfer, progressive scan CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of
images acquired at very high shutter speeds. The electronic shutter, which has speeds up to 1/26,000
sec., can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control. Uniform square pixels provide superior
image definition in any orientation. On-chip micro lenses mean increased sensitivity.

10.2.1 Color Filter Array

JAI, Inc. AccuPiXEL cameras use Bayer CFA (color filter array) as their standard primary color filter.
This filter provides the most popular color interpolation supported by numerous software suppliers.

The digital format allows the camera to output accurate pixel data, including the color information.
When the data is stored in the frame buffer of a frame grabber or computer, the color information is
easily manipulated to restore the original color images. Because the color filter array contains only a
single R, G or B color in each pixel, the restored image has to fill in colors in the missing pixel loca­tions. The software uses neighboring pixel information to “guess” the missing colors to make smooth,
clear images. This is called “color interpolation.” Today’s high-speed computers allow such color
interpolation to be done almost in real time. Because these cameras do not contain internal color­processing circuitry, they are smaller and less expensive than full-function color cameras.

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Absolute QE

Wavelength (nm)

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

0.45

0.40

0.35

0.30

0.25

0.20

0.15

0.10

0.05

0.00

R

G

B

10.2.2 Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA)

The Bayer CFA is an R, G, B primary color filter array. This is the most widely accepted CFA for the
single-chip CCD progressive scan format. This type of array layout has a specific order for each color’s
pixels. Since the human eye’s resolution and color recognition are highest at green, the CFA contains
two greens per each red and blue.

It is critical for the frame grabber and color interpolation to know where the individual color pixels
exist relative to sync (LDV and FDV) timing.

This requirement makes digital output the preferred choice, because the timing relationships are
very accurate

Figure 52. Bayer Color Filter Response.

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Pixel 1

Last pixel of 1st Line

Last pixel

Horizontal Shift Registers

CCD Output

GGG GGG

GGG GGG

GGG GGG

GGG GGG

GG GG G

GG GG G

GG GG G

GG GG G

RR RR R

RR RR R

RR RR R

RR RR R

BBB BBB

BBB BBB

BBB BBB

BBB BBB

CCD

10.2.3 Starting Pixel Configuration

All manufacturers produce identical Bayer CFAs, but there are slight differences between the CCDs
produced by different manufacturers. The first line is generally R and G. The camera timing can be
adjusted to start with either G or R by skipping the very first pixels at each line. The majority of color
interpolation software can select between a variety of pixel relations, such as R/G start or G/R start,
as well as G/B start and B/G start. Once the correct scanning is configured, the rest of the interpola­tion is exactly the same. Contact JAI, Inc. for further information regarding CCD manufacturers.

Figure 53. Example of Color CCD CFA Pattern

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1st line 2 3

BG
line

BG
line

BG
line

BG
line

BG
line

280pixels

1st line (RG line)

RG
line

RG
line

RG
line

RG
line

45 line

10.2.4 Sync and Data

The individual color data is exactly the same as the pixel data. This means that the timing relation­ships of the color cameras are also the same as of the monochrome cameras.

For a detailed timing chart, please refer to each monochrome camera’s data sheet and manual.

The following diagram is an example of the TMC-2030GE default mode. FDV and LDV are used inter­nally for the GigE interface.

Figure 54. Example of TMC-2030GE (Same as TM-2030GE)

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10.2.5 Camera Functions

AccuPiXEL color cameras perform all functions the same way as monochrome cameras. However,
because of color characteristics, the LUT (Look-up Table) is different. The LUT is a powerful tool to
adjust the dynamic range as well as color dynamic range. Since human color perception is non-linear,
LUT selection can help optimize color contrast by selecting the LUT value. Gamma 0.45 is logarithmic
and is closed to human perception.

When LUT is selected, black-level adjustment must be more accurate than for monochrome cameras.

10.2.6 Interpolation Software

The color interpolation can be performed in the frame grabber or by using the host computer’s CPU.
Most major frame grabbers with processing capability provide tools for color interpolation. Software
vision packages also provide color interpolation capability, but speed and performance may be deter­mined by the PC’s resources and by the complexity of the interpolation routine.

10.2.7 Color Interpolation

The Bayer pattern color filter array (CFA) consists of R, G, and B primary colors. Each pixel represents
one of three colors. In order to display or print color images, the signal has to be converted to RGB
output, which has three independent channels (outputs) and sync signals.

Color interpolation software or firmware performs the color preprocess­ing by filling the missing color pixels with neighboring pixels. It then sep­arates the stream of data, (8-bit or 10-bit) into 3 (RGB) data (8-bit x 3)
and adds the color matrix to adjust and balance each of the R,G, and B
channels (white balance or color balance).

The image quality depends on the camera’s own pixel data (including
pixel data independency from neighboring pixels, noise and color filter),
and interpolation of the software algorithm such as 3 x 3 interpolation, 2
x 2 interpolation, color matrix, white balance capability, and so on.

All AccuPiXEL color cameras are carefully designed for maximum color
performance. JAI, Inc. strongly suggests that you use digital output for the best performance.

Some software is used on board (FPGA or DSP) to perform the interpolation. Other software simply
uses the host computer’s memory and CPU. The process speed may vary depending on the architec­ture and speed of the computer.

Green Green

Green

Red

Green

Blue Blue

GreenRed

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0

20

40

10060120

80

0

200

400

600

FL

Lens: F=5.6

Vsub = 10 V

Vsub = 12 V

Vsub = 14 V

Vsub = 16 V

Vsub = 18 V

CCD OUTPUT VOLTAGE

LUMINANCE

Blooming adj. = 13. 5 V

Digital saturation at 16 dB amp

Analog saturation at 20 dB amp

Max. Digital dynamic range at 3 dB amp

140

160

mV

Vsub = 8 V

10.3 Dynamic Range Control

Figure 55. Output and Blooming

The typical interline transfer CCD has fixed noise levels based on dark current (thermal or KT noise),
pattern noise, and the operating clock speed. In general, the level of the 20 MHz pixel clock CCD at
room temperature is around 20 to 50 electrons. The maximum capacity of CCD charges is limited by
the well capacity at saturation. The range is limited by the structure and the pixel size.

The TM-2030GE uses a CCD with 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm pixel and two-phase vertical shift register structure.
The well capacity is 40,000 electrons. The theoretical dynamic range is 40,000:30 = 1333:1 (60 dB).

A typical CCD camera does not use the full dynamic range due to the nominal gain and the output
specification such as RS-170. The typical CCD camera’s gain is set at 16 to 22 dB and the RS-170 video
level is 714 mV. Using 20 dB gain for the calculation, CCD output is limited to 714/10 = 71.4 mV. Since
the CCD’s saturation voltage is 400 mV to 500 mV, it uses less than 1/5 of the full dynamic range.

Machine vision and outdoor applications, cannot afford to miss image information behind the satura­tion, which is why the dynamic range adaptation is critical.

10.3.1 Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control

The TM-2030GE has a built-in LUT (look-up table) for dynamic range control.

At a specific gain setting, the offset (minimum level.... dark point) and A/D reference top voltage

(maximum level... saturation point) are set to 12-bit A/D input so that the full dynamic range of the
CCD is utilized at 12-bit references as the input and the LUT output is converted into either 8-bit or
10-bit to adjust the gamma correction. There is no 12-bit LUT.

The look-up table has two knee points (variable gamma selection) that allow the 10-bit input to be
segmented into three regions. The look-up table selection can be made by knee curve direct input.

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10.4 External Sync and Pixel Locking

The TM-2030GE accepts an external sync of standard HD and VD at TTL level for general locking to a
system sync and clock. The frequency requirement is as follows:

Full Progressive Scan:

fHD = 36.36 KHz ± 2%
fVD = 32.32 Hz ± 2%
(Internal Master clock = 80.00 MHz,
Pixel clock = 40.00 MHz)

10.5 Electronic Shutter

The TM-2030GE has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides a superb picture at var­ious speeds without smearing.

10.5.1 Programmable Exposure-Continuous Mode

The exposure time of TM/TMC-2030GE can be specified from one video line to a maximum of one
frame using the serial communication commands in the Continuous Mode. There is overhead where the
specified exposure time is n video lines, making the real exposure time equal to

Exposure Time=

When n=0, the exposure time is the minimum exposure time. It is equal to:

Minimum Exposure Time=

In this mode the maximum exposure time is equal to the setting for one frame. If the user specified
exposure time is longer than the time allowed for one frame, it will be ignored by the camera.

(n+1) *27.5 μs+15.6μs

{

(n+1) *55.0 μs+15.6μs

43.1 μs (1/26000s)

{

70.6 μs (1/14000s)

Dual Tap
Single Tap

Dual Tap
Single Tap

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10.5.2 Asynchronous No Shutter Mode

In Asynchronous No Shutter Mode, applying the external trigger starts a camera scan reset. The cam­era finishes the line it is scanning and scans an additional 9 video lines, this charge is sent to the hor­izontal register.

Because the external trigger is randomly applied, the new image charge may overlap with the previ­ous image. To prevent an existing charge accumulation from interfering with a new image, most users
set up the application in a dark area and depend on a strobe light for illumination. From the time the
external trigger activates until the transfer gate turns off, about 9.5 video lines are available for
integration; if everything is properly configured, the strobe flashes during this time.

Figure 56. External Trigger Timing.

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10.5.3 Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode

In Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the exposure
starts after one discharge signal (Vsub), which happens after the trigger’s active edge is off. Because
the discharge signal (Vsub) synchronizes with LDV in this mode, there is a maximum one video line of
jitter between the trigger active edges to discharge signals (Vsub) off. In this mode, the exposure
time from 1 video line to 2080 video lines can be controlled through serial communication commands
in one video line steps. In this mode, the minimum exposure time is equal to 1 video line plus over­head: the maximum exposure time is equal to 2080 video lines plus overhead. Where the specified
exposure time is n video lines, the real exposure time is equal to:

Exposure Time=

When n=0, the exposure time is minimum exposure time. It is equal to:

Minimum Exposure Time=

When n=1124 the exposure time is maximum exposure time. It is equal to:

Maximum Exposure Time=

• If the exposure time is less than one frame time, the maximum trigger frequency is equal to 1/1

frame time.

• If the exposure time is longer than one frame time, the maximum trigger frequency is equal to 1/

exposure time.

• The minimum active period of the external trigger is 5μs.

(n+1) *27.5 μs+15.6μs

{

(n+1) *55.0 μs+15.6μs

43.1 μs (1/26000s)

{

70.6 μs (1/15000s)

31.25 μs (1/32s)

{

62.5 μs (1/16s)

Dual Tap
Single Tap

n = 0,1......1124

Dual Tap
Single Tap

Dual Tap
Single Tap

Figure 57. Asynchronous Programmable External Trigger

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10.5.4 Pulse Width Control Mode

In Pulse Width Control (PWC) Mode, the exposure time is controlled by the external trigger. When an
external trigger is applied, one discharge signal (Vsub) is generated right after the active edge of the
trigger. The exposure starts when the discharge signal is in the off state. The exposure is off follow­ing the trigger active off. Exposure time is controlled by the pulse width of the external trigger.
Because the CCD requires some overhead from trigger active off to the transfer gate event, the
actual exposure time is equal to:

Exposure Time = Pulse Width +12.4μs

Since one discharge signal (Vsub) is generated right after the active edge of the trigger, it is asynchro­nous with LDV, and the discharge signal may happen during an active video transfer period, visible
reset noise may show in the current image. To avoid reset noise, the maximum trigger frequency in
PWC mode should be less than 1/ (exposure time + one frame transferring time).

The minimum active period of the external trigger is 5μs. Theoretically, the maximum active period
of the external trigger is unlimited. But, due to the usability of images at 25
active period of the external trigger be no longer than one second.

o

C it is recommended the

Figure 58. Pulse Width Control Trigger

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10.5.5 Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode

In Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) Fixed Exposure Mode, when an external trigger is applied, the
first time exposure starts the same as PWC mode does. It lasts a very short period (8µs). The second
time exposure starts during the transferring time of the first image accumulated in the first exposure
time. The second time exposure continues until the first image transfers completely. The second
image is transferred after the second exposure. There is a short period (500ns) between the first
exposure and the second exposure. In order to keep two exposure periods constant, the LDV is reset
before the first image is transferred out.

The maximum trigger frequency in this mode is equal to 1/ (transfer time of two frames + 4µs).
The minimum active period of the external trigger is 5μs

Figure 59. PIV Exposure Timing Table

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Asyn No Shutter Async Preset and Prog. Shutter PWC
aA <1 line <1 line 6 clk
aB 9.5 line (n+1) lines + 1024 clk Pulse width + 1024 clk

aC 1024 clk

Asyn No Shutter Async Preset and Prog. Shutter PW C
aA <1 line <1 line 6 clk
aB 9.5 line (n+1) lines + 298 clk Pulse width + 48 c lk
aC 48 clk

PIV Fixe Expo PIV PWC Unit
pA 6 6
pB 70 70
pC 200 200 Pixel
pD 320 320
pE 20 20
pF 1 1 Frame

10.5.6 PWC PIV Mode

The PWC PIV is based on PIV Fixed Exposure. In this mode, the first time exposure is controlled by the
pulse width of the external trigger, which is similar to PWC mode. The real exposure time of the first
image is equal to the pulse width of the external trigger.

The maximum trigger frequency in this mode is equal to 1/ (transfer time of two frames + exposure
time of the first image).

The minimum active period of the external trigger is 10 pixel clocks (250ns)

Figure 60. PWC PIV Timing Table.

Table 8. Asynchronous Mode Chart

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Figure 61. Camera Timing Chart

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Figure 62. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration

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Figure 63. Field Video Timing--Continuous Mode

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11Troubleshooting

11.1 Problems and Solutions

Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, the problems listed in this sec­tion are solved by following these instructions. If there is no solution listed to the problem you are
encountering, contact a JAI, Inc. representative.

11.1.1 Symptom: No Video

Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

• Power supplies

• Power cables

• Main power source

• Shutter control

•Async mode

•Lens

• Digital output cable

• Analog video cable

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11.1.2 Symptom: Dark Video

Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

• Shutter selection

• Iris opening on the lens

11.1.3 Symptom: Non-Synchronized Video

Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

• Proper mode output

• Frame grabber software camera selection

11.1.4 Symptom: Video does not Display Properly

Remedies: Open the Coyote software and click on the Display heading. If the display is set to Use
video memory change it to Use system memory.

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11.1.5 Symptom: Notebook Computer Driver Installation Problems

Remedies: The IBM T-42 laptop is unable to properly install.

11.1.6 Information and Support Resources

For further information and support:

North American Technical Support
Phone [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

European Technical Support
Phone: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Japan/Asia Technical Support
Phone [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Mail:

JAI, Inc.
Sales Department
625 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
ATTN: Video Applications

Web Site:
www.jai.com

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12Appendix

12.1 Specifications

Table 9. TM-2030GE Camera Specifications Table

Feature TM-2030GE

Sensor 1" progressive scan interline transfer CCD

Active Area 14.2mm x 8.0mm

Active Pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)

Cell Size 7.4µm x 7.4µm

Readout Mode
(Active Pixels)

Sync Internal/External auto switch

Data Clock Output 40.00 MHz

Resolution Digital: 1600 (H) x 1200 (V),

S/N Ratio >57dB min.

Min. Illumination Monochrome: 0.45 lux. Color: 3.6 lux.

Video Output Digital output: 8-bit / 10-bit /12-bit Gigabit Ethernet selectable

Gamma Programmable LUT (1.0 std.)

Lens Mount C-mount (use >1" format lenses or larger)

Power Requirement 12V DC, ±10%, 690mA (typical at 25°C)

Operating Temp.

Vibration 7 g (10Hz to 2000Hz) Random

Shock 70G, 11 ms half sine

Size (W x H x L) 51mm x 51mm x 85mm

Weight 215 grams (7.5 oz.) without tripod

Optional Functions OP3-1 Internal IR Filter Added; OP3-2 Optical Filter Removal;

Optional Accessories
Power Cable
Power Supply

TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE

1920 (H) x 1080 (V) @ 32 Hz (dual tap) or 16 Hz (single tap) selectable

HD/VD, 4.0 Vp-p impedance 4.7 K ohms
VD=32.32±2%, non-interlace
HD=36.36kHz±2%

(Analog: over 800 TV lines (H) x 1600 TV lines (V))

f = 1.4 (no shutter) @ 32 fps. Sensitivity: 30uV/e-

-10°C to 50°C

OP21 Glassless CCD Imager; OP21-1UV Ultraviolet Imager;
OP65-6 F-Mount; OP65-7 M-Mount;
OP65-8 M-Mount with 10 mm Backfocus

12P-02S
PD-12UUP series (includes power connector)

*

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*. Refer to Section 9.2.1 on page 44 for information on camera heat dissipation. Image quality will

degrade with increasing temperature.

Appendix

TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE

12.1.1 TM-2030GE Physical Dimensions

Figure 64. Physical Dimensions

40.8

[1.60]

4X M3 X – 6.0 [0.23]

┬

<

40.8 [1.60]

50.8 [2.00]

1”– 32

25.4 [1.00]

25.4 [1.00]

8X M3

–

6.5 [0.26]

50.8

[2.00]

7.0 [0.28]

25.6
[1.01]

17.7 [0.70]

EFFECTIVE

IMAGE AREA

21.6

[0.85]

85.2 [3.35]

93.9 [3.69]

Gigabit Ethernet

22.0 [0.87]

11.0 [0.43]
1/4–20

2X M6

GigE

POWER

18.0

[0.71]

Appendix

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TM/TMC/RM/RMC-2030GE

12.1.2 Spectral Response

Figure 65. Spectral Response

0.4

0.35

0.3

0.25

0.2

0.15

Absolute Quantum Efficiency

0.1

0.05

0

400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000

Wavelength (nm)

0.45

0.40

0.35

0.30

0.25

B

G

R

0.20

Absolute QE

0.15

0.10

0.05

0.00
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

Wavelength (nm)

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Appendix

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Americas

Phone (Toll Free) 1 800 445 5444

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