JAI TM-1400 User Manual
TM-1400 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras
Operation Manual
69-0115
Rev. C
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CE Compliance
The TM-1400 series of cameras 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: EN50082-2/1997
Emissions: CISPR22: 1997/EN55011: 1998 Class A
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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.
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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.
WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
TM-1400 Series Operation Manual
JAI PULNiX, Inc.
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Sunnyvale, CA 94089
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Functional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1.1 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1.2 Components List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1.3 Accessories and Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2 Camera Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2.1 Heat Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.2.3 Shutter Speed Control Dial (TM-1400 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2.4 RS-232 Communication Cable (TM-1400 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.2.5 Digital Output Cable (TM-1400 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2.6 Camera Link Cable (CL Versions Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.7 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.8 Attaching the Analog Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
2.2.9 Attaching the Camera Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1 Camera Rear Panel (TM-1400) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.1 Up/Down Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.1.2 Digital Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.3 Analog Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.4 Power, RS-232, and External Sync Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.5 Shutter Speed Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.1.6 Mode Selection Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.2 Camera Rear Panel (CL Versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.1 Digital Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.2 Analog Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.3 Power and External Sync Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.3 Progressive Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.4 Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5 Asynchronous Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.5.1 External VINIT With Pulse Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.5.2 Internal Shutter Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
3.6 Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.6.1 Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control . . . . . . . . . . .19
3.7 Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.7.1 Full Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.7.2 Partial Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.8 External Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.9 Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.9.1 Color Filter Array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.9.2 Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.9.3 Starting Pixel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
3.9.4 Sync and Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
3.9.5 Camera Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.9.6 Interpolation Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.9.7 Color Interpolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.10 Camera Timing Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.11 Serial Communication Kit CS-232C
(not required for “CL” version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.1 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4.1.1 Symptom: No Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.1.2 Symptom: Dark Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.1.3 Symptom: Non-Synchronized Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.2 Information and Support Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5.2 Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.3 Spectral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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List of Figures
FIGURE 1. TM-1400 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FIGURE 2. TM-1400CL System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FIGURE 3. 12-Pin Connector on Rear Panel of Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FIGURE 4. 31-Pin Digital Connector on Rear Panel of Camera (TM-1400 only) . . . . . . . 7
FIGURE 5. Serial Communication Cable RS-232B-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FIGURE 6. Pinout Configuration for Digital Output Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FIGURE 7. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
FIGURE 8. Pulse Width Async Shutter Timing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FIGURE 9. Physical Dimensions (TM-1400) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FIGURE 10. Physical Dimensions (TM-1400CL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FIGURE 11. Spectral Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector (TM-1400). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TABLE 2. 12-Pin Connector (TM-1400CL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TABLE 3. 31-Pin Connector (MP211-031-113-4300) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
TABLE 4. Connector Pinout Configurations (10226-6212 VC). . . . . . . . . . 8
TABLE 5. Shutter Speed Control Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TABLE 6. Mode Selection Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TABLE 7. Frame Grabber Interpolation Software List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
TABLE 8. TM-1400 Series Product Specifications Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Operation Manual
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The PULNiX TM-1400 series consists of high-resolution, high-speed progressive scan CCD cameras.*
The progressive interline-type CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of very high speed
shutter images and applications. The electronic shutter, which has speeds to 1/16,000 sec., can be reset
asynchronously by external pulse control. Several frame rates are available: 15, 30, 56, 98 fps. On-chip
micro lenses provide increased sensitivity.
The TM-1400 has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set at externally selectable lookup-table (LUT) knee slopes to convert 10-bit input to 8-bit output, thereby optimizing the CCD’s full
dynamic range in the normal output signal range. The camera has an 8-bit, RS-644 digital signal output
for interfacing with external image-processing systems. All the key functions are externally controlled
via RS-232C. The TM-1400CL model has a Camera Link output and its key functions are externally
controlled via differential serial communication of Camera Link.
Applications for the TM-1400 include machine vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation
systems, high-definition graphics, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, archiving, and highsecurity surveillance.
*. Unless specifically mentioned, all information in this manual is relevant to all cameras in the TM-
1400 series, including the TM-1400, TMC-1400, TM-1400CL, and TMC-1400CL.
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1.2 Features
• Miniaturized and lightweight
The printed circuit boards in the TM-1400 have been arranged based on a design philosophy that
creates modular electronics for the camera, giving it flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature
solid-state components results in a compact, lightweight camera that is 44mm x 44mm x 64mm in
dimensions, and weighs only 138 grams.
• Imager
The TM-1400 uses a progressive scan interline transfer CCD that has the following features:
- Resolution of 1392 x 1040 active pixels for excellent image quality.
- 4.65 x 4.65 µm square pixels for precise dimensional measurement.
- High-speed electronic shutter capability for high dynamic resolution of moving objects and
electronic iris control that eliminates the need for a mechanical shutter.
- Progressive scan CCD eliminates interlace deterioration of image and increases ease of
computer interface.
- High sensitivity and low noise at fast scanning. The CCD can drive faster than 50 MHz
pixel clock rate and has an excellent S/N ratio that is greater than 50dB.
- The CCD for the TM-1400 has built-in microlenses.
• Electronic shutter
The TM-1400 has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides superb pictures at
various speeds without smearing. A built-in manual shutter speed control selects the electronic
shutter rate of 1/60 (non-async mode only), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1,000, 1/2,000, 1/4,000, 1/8,000,
or 1/16,000 second.
With VINIT high (5V), the CCD keeps discharging. With a negative pulse to VINIT, the camera
resets and purges the charge momentarily. Then it starts integrating for the period of shutter control
set by either an external pulse width or internal shutter control. Progressive scanning permits a full
1040 lines of vertical resolution, as compared to a conventional CCD camera which captures only
half the vertical lines per shutter.
• Asynchronous reset
The TM-1400’s asynchronous reset is flexible and accepts external horizontal drive (HD) for phase
locking. When the VINIT pulse is applied, it resets the camera's scanning and purging of the CCD.
There are two modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed:
- External VINIT with pulse width. The duration between pulse edges controls the shutter
speed externally.
- Internal shutter control mode. The speed control varies from 1/125 to 1/16,000 sec. The
video signal starts with internal V reset timing related to shutter speed.
• Output
The TM-1400 has an 8-bit RS-644 (LVDS) digital output for interfacing with external imageprocessing systems. The TM-1400 camera is also available with RS-422 digital output as an option
(OP-93). The TM-1400CL has a Camera Link output. The analog output is 1.0 Vp-p composite
video (75 ohms).
• Asynchronous image capturing
The TM-1400 captures async reset images and provides single-shot video output with single FDV.
This makes it simpler for an ordinary frame grabber to capture the async reset images.
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• Integration
The TM-1400 is capable of capturing high-resolution integration images. Its CCD imager can be
exposed for longer than the normal scan timing of 1/30 sec. This integration feature provides extra
sensitivity for applications in dark environments. The progressive scan imager permits a full frame
of resolution in non-interlace format. Integration is achieved by controlling pin #11 of the 12-pin
connector to low (GND) or pulse width control VINIT to pin #6 of the 12-pin connector up to 1
second.
• Warranty
Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty.
Warning: Unscrewing the camera cover or opening the camera in any
1.3 Functional Options
• Differential input, VINIT (OP89-3).
• Differential input, VD (OP89-4).
• RS-422 (digital) output for the TM-1400 (OP93).
• 10 bit output (OP93-1).
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way will void the warranty unless prior written approval is
obtained from the factory.
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1.4 System Configuration
FIGURE 1. TM-1400 System Configuration
Figure 1 below presents a typical system configuration for the TM-1400 camera.
UP
1
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0
1
2
F
9
3
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DIGITAL
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POWER
analog frame
grabber
DOWN
VIDEO
BNC cable
Computer with
frame-grabber
board
Digital cable
RS-232B-12
cable in
CS-232E kit
12-pin
connectors
SHUTTER MODE
1
9
2
10
3
11
12
456
PD-12 (series)
power supply
OR
Power and
12P-02S
Ext. Sync
FIGURE 2. TM-1400CL System Configuration
Figure 2 below presents a typical system configuration for the TM-1400CL camera.
CAMERA LINK
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9
2
8
10
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7
11
Power and
Ext. Sync
PD-12P (series)
power supply
12P-02S
or
12
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POWER VIDEO
Analog
frame grabber
26CL-02-26
Computer with
Camera Link™
frame grabber
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2 Installation
The following instructions are provided to help you to set up your camera quickly and easily. We
suggest that you read through these instructions before you unpack and set up your camera system.
2.1 Getting Started
2.1.1 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.
2.1.2 Components List
Please begin by checking your order against the Components List shown below to assure that you have
received everything as ordered, and that nothing has been overlooked in the packing materials. If any
item is missing, please contact your JAI PULNiX representative immediately.
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• TM-1400 camera
• Document download card (includes instructions on how to download the necessary documentation
and software)
2.1.3 Accessories and Options
Following is a list of additional accessories and options that may be required for your application.
Please check with your JAI PULNiX representative before you install your camera to determine what
you might need.
• Digital output cable (not required for “CL” version)
- 30DG-02 (for standard model only)
- 26CL-02-26 (for Camera Link model only)
• Serial Communication Kit CS-232E (not required for “CL” version)
Note: For CL models, the control software is included and serial communication is through the
Camera Link cable. No additional accessories are required.
• PD-12UUP series power supply
• 12P-02S power cable
2.2 Camera Setup
2.2.1 Heat Dissipation
The TM-1400 camera is a compact 1.3K x 1K camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a
compact package, the outer case of the camera gets hot due to heat dissipation. JAI PULNiX
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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 a conductive material such as
aluminum.
• Make sure the flow of heat from the camera case to the bracket is not blocked by a non-conducting
material like plastic.
• Make sure the camera has enough open space around it to facilitate the free flow of air.
2.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations
2.2.2 (a) 12-Pin Connector (TM-1400)
FIGURE 3. 12-Pin Connector on Rear Panel of Camera
The TM-1400 has a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input, serial
communication, and signal integration. Pin #1 is Ground and Pin #2 is
+12V DC. Other pins handle a number of input and output functions,
as shown in Table 1 below.
TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector (TM-1400)
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND (power) 7 VD In
2 +12V DC 8 Reserved
3 GND (analog) 9 HD In
4 Video Out 10 RXD (RS-232)
5 GND (digital) 11 Integration Control/ROI
6 VINIT In 12 TXD (RS-232)
2.2.2 (b) 12-Pin Connector (TM-1400CL)
The TM-1400CL has a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input and signal integration. Pin #1 is Ground
and pin #2 is +12V DC. The pinout table is shown below. For the TM-1400CL, serial communication
camera control is done via the MDR26 Camera Link connector on the rear panel of the camera.
TABLE 2. 12-Pin Connector (TM-1400CL)
1
9
2
10
3
11
4
8
12
5
7
6
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND (power) 7 VD in
2 +12V DC 8 Reserved
3 GND (analog) 9 HD in
4 Video out 10 N/C
5 GND (digital) 11 Integration Control/ROI
6 VINIT in 12 N/C
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2.2.2 (c) Digital Output Connector (TM-1400 only)
The TM-1400 has a 31-pin AirBorn connector (MP211-031-113-4300) on the rear panel to output 8-bit,
RS-644 video data. The connector pin-out is shown in the figure below.
FIGURE 4. 31-Pin Digital Connector on Rear Panel of Camera (TM-1400 only)
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Note: CLK: data clock, LDV: Line Data Valid, FDV: Frame Data Valid, INTEG: Integration
control, EXT CLK: external pixel clock, []: Differential input option.
TABLE 3. 31-Pin Connector (MP211-031-113-4300)
Pin # Description I/O Pin # Description I/O
1 CLK+ Out 17 CLK- Out
2 LDV+ Out 18 LDV- Out
3 FDV+ Out 19 FDV- Out
4 GND 20 VINIT (TTL)
5 EXT HD (TTL)
[EXT CLK+]
6INTEG (TTL)
[HD+]
7N/C
[VINIT+/(VD+)] In
8 D0+ Out 24 D0- Out
9 D1+ Out 25 D1- Out
10 D2+ Out 26 D2- Out
11 D3+ Out 27 D3- Out
12 D4+ Out 28 D4- Out
13 D5+ Out 29 D5- Out
14 D6+ Out 30 D6- Out
15 D7+ Out 31 D7- Out
16 GND
1
17
[Integ (TTL)]
In 21 EXT VD (TTL)
[EXT CLK-]
In
In
22 N/C
[HD-] In
23 GND
[VINIT-/(VD-)] In
In
In
In
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