JAI TM-9730CL, RM-9730CL, TMC-9730CL, RMC-9730CL User Manual

TM-9730CL
TMC-9730CL
Digital Monochrome/Color
Progressive Scan, Interline-Transfer CL Camera
Document Version: D
Document P/N: 10310
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-9730CL
Disclaimer
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI, Inc. makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. JAI, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Microsoft, Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, and Windows Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Warranty
Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty.
Certifications
CE Compliance
The TM-9730CL 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:
EMC EN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 CLASS A EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001
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 the 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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Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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TM-9730 Series Operation Manual
JAI Inc.
625 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
Tel:(408) 383-0300 Tel:(800) 445-5444
Fax:(408) 383-0301
www.jai.com
September 25, 2009
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Table of Contents
Disclaimer Notice ................................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents ................................................................................................... v
List of Figures ....................................................................................................... vii
List of Tables ......................................................................................................... ix
Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
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1.1 Product Description ................................................................................... 1
1.2 Features ................................................................................................. 1
1.3 System Configuration .................................................................................. 2
2 Installation .............................................................................................. 3
2.1 Getting Started ......................................................................................... 3
2.1.1Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................ 3
2.1.2Components List ....................................................................................... 3
2.1.3Accessories and Options .............................................................................. 3
2.2 Camera Setup ........................................................................................... 3
2.2.1Heat Dissipation ........................................................................................ 3
2.2.2Connector Pin Configurations ........................................................................ 4
2.2.3Camera Link Cable ..................................................................................... 6
2.2.4Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup ............................................................ 7
2.2.5Attaching the Analog Video Output ................................................................. 8
2.2.6Attaching the Camera Lens ........................................................................... 8
2.2.7Adjustable Back-Focus ................................................................................ 9
3 Operation .............................................................................................. 10
3.1 Camera Back Panel ................................................................................... 10
3.1.1Digital Output Connector ............................................................................ 10
3.1.2Analog Output Connector ............................................................................ 10
3.1.3Power and External Sync Connector ............................................................... 10
3.2 Progressive Scanning ................................................................................. 10
3.3 Electronic Shutter .................................................................................... 11
3.4 Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control ......................................... 11
3.5 Scan Modes ............................................................................................. 11
3.5.1Full Progressive Scan ................................................................................. 11
3.6 External Sync .......................................................................................... 12
3.7 3G Stagger Color Filter (Color Versions) .......................................................... 12
3.7.1Color Filter Array ..................................................................................... 12
3.7.23G Stagger Color Filter Array (CFA) ................................................................ 12
3.7.3Interpolation Software ............................................................................... 12
3.7.4Color Interpolation ................................................................................... 12
3.7.5Starting Pixel Configuration ......................................................................... 14
3.7.6Sync and Data ......................................................................................... 14
3.7.7Camera Functions ..................................................................................... 15
3.8 Camera Timing Charts ................................................................................ 16
4 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 18
4.1 Problems and Solutions .............................................................................. 18
4.1.1Symptom: No Video ................................................................................... 18
4.1.2Symptom: Dark Video ................................................................................ 18
4.1.3Symptom: Non-Synchronized Video ................................................................ 18
4.2 Information and Support Resources ................................................................ 18
5 Camera Specifications ............................................................................... 19
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5.1 Physical Dimensions .................................................................................. 20
5.2 Spectral Response .................................................................................... 21
6 Introduction ........................................................................................... 23
6.1 Software Installation ................................................................................. 23
6.1.1Before Installing the AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software ............................ 23
6.1.2Installing the Software ............................................................................... 23
6.1.3Installing the Camera Link API DLL (clserXXX.dll) ............................................... 25
6.1.4Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................... 25
6.1.5Accessing the AccuPiXEL software ................................................................. 26
6.1.6Connection ............................................................................................. 26
6.1.7Framegrabber Choices ............................................................................... 26
6.1.8CamLink 1.0 ........................................................................................... 27
6.1.9CamLink 1.1 ........................................................................................... 28
6.1.10 Choose the appropriate camera. ................................................................. 28
7 GUI Features ........................................................................................... 29
7.1 Menu Bar ............................................................................................... 29
7.2 Main Screen ............................................................................................ 29
7.3 Operating The Control Software ................................................................... 30
7.3.1Exposure Control ...................................................................................... 30
7.3.2Gain Control ........................................................................................... 31
7.3.3Blemish Correction (Optional-OP2-5) .............................................................. 31
7.3.4Auto Level Settings ................................................................................... 32
7.3.5Table Selection ........................................................................................ 32
7.3.6EEPROM Settings ...................................................................................... 34
8 GUI Menu Bar .......................................................................................... 36
8.1 Camera Output Protocol ............................................................................. 36
8.2 “About” Menu ......................................................................................... 36
9 AccuPiXEL Series Camera Customer and Serial Commands .................................... 37
10 Configurable Order Options ......................................................................... 41
10.1 OP1-5 ALC (Automatic Level Control) ............................................................. 41
10.2 OP2-1 Imager Blemish Map .......................................................................... 41
10.3 OP2-5 Blemish Correction (monochrome only) ................................................... 41
10.4 OP21-UV UV Imager(monochrome only) ........................................................... 41
10.5 OP22-5-1 Extended Temperature .................................................................. 41
10.6 OP22-5-5 Conformal Coat ........................................................................... 41
10.7 OP25-3 RS-232 on 12P ................................................................................ 41
10.8 OP27-1 RS-170 Video Timing ........................................................................ 41
10.9 OP27-2 NTSC (color only) ............................................................................ 43
10.10 OP27-3 NTSC Y/C output (color only) ............................................................. 44
10.11 OP60-2 Digital Zoom 2:1 (monochrome only) .................................................... 44
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Figure 2. The 26-pin connector. ................................................................................ 4
Figure 3. TM-9730CL BNC connector ........................................................................... 5
Figure 4. Camera Link Cable ..................................................................................... 6
Figure 5. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) ................................................................. 7
Figure 6. Back Focus Set-Screw Locations ..................................................................... 9
Figure 7. Camera Link back panel ............................................................................. 10
Figure 8. Progressive scan ....................................................................................... 11
Figure 9. The 3G Stagger Pattern .............................................................................. 13
Figure 10. CFA spectrum graph. ................................................................................. 13
Figure 11. CFA configuration options ........................................................................... 14
Figure 12. Example of the TMC-9730CL (progressive scan output)......................................... 15
Figure 13. Physical Dimensions .................................................................................. 20
Figure 14. Monochrome Spectral Response .................................................................... 21
Figure 15. Color Spectral Response ............................................................................. 21
Figure 16. Use Save to download a copy of the software. .................................................. 24
Figure 17. Select and Extract the compressed files. ......................................................... 24
Figure 18. The extraction creates a directory named “69-0094 rev C” ................................... 25
Figure 19. Use Add/Remove to uninstall AccuPiXEL software. ............................................. 26
Figure 20. The Start Menu gives easy access to the AccuPiXEL software. ................................ 26
Figure 21. Choose a framegrabber version, verify Board Index; click GO! ............................... 27
Figure 22. Choose the matching configuration file for the software. ..................................... 27
Figure 23. AccuPiXEL displays framegrabber DLLs. ........................................................... 28
Figure 24. Select the camera connected to the system. .................................................... 28
Figure 25. Shutter Mode drop-down list box. .................................................................. 30
Figure 26. The Shutter Switch drop-down list box. ........................................................... 30
Figure 27. Setting Direct Exposure Control .................................................................... 31
Figure 28. Gain Controls .......................................................................................... 31
Figure 29. Blemish Correction Radio Buttons .................................................................. 32
Figure 30. Auto Level Control .................................................................................... 32
Figure 31. Active Auto Level Control ........................................................................... 32
Figure 32. Look Up Table options. .............................................................................. 33
Figure 33. Knee Selections ....................................................................................... 33
Figure 34. Graphical Knee Selections ........................................................................... 34
Figure 35. Sending Knee Settings ................................................................................ 34
Figure 36. EEPROM access from the main menu .............................................................. 35
Figure 37. Buffer Size ............................................................................................. 36
Figure 38. Software version details ............................................................................. 36
Figure 39. Frame Timing Chart .................................................................................. 42
Figure 40. Line Timing Chart ..................................................................................... 42
Figure 41. NTSC Composite Video Levels ....................................................................... 43
Figure 42. NTSC Video Levels .................................................................................... 44
TM-9730CL System Configuration. .................................................................. 2
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Table 1
Table 2 26-pin Connector Pin Outs............................................................................ 5
Table 3 Software Controllable Shutter Speed and Times Table ......................................... 6
Table 4 12P-02S Interface Cable .............................................................................. 8
Table 5 Specifications .......................................................................................... 19
Table 6 Auto Level Control Commands (Optional-OP1-5) ................................................ 37
Table 7 Serial Commands Table .............................................................................. 38
Table 8 16 Bytes Status Report ............................................................................... 39
Table 9 Function Flag Description 1 ......................................................................... 39
Table 10 Function Flag Description 2 ......................................................................... 40
Hirose power and signal integration. ............................................................... 4
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1.TM-9730CL Series Progressive Scan
1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The JAI Inc. TM-9730CL series consists of standard-resolution, standard-speed progressive scan CCD cameras. high speed shutter images and applications. The electronic shutter has speeds to 1/31,500 sec.
The TM-9730CL model has a Camera Link output and its key functions are externally controlled by means of the differential serial communication of Camera Link.
Applications for the TM-9730CL include machine vision, intelligent transportation systems, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, and high-security surveillance.
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The progressive interline-type CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of very
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1.2 Features
Miniature size and light weight
The printed circuit boards in the TM-9730CL 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 camera that is 44.5mm x 44.5mm x 77.0/88.7mm in dimension, (depending on configuration) and weighs from 171 to 198 grams. See “Specifications” on page 22
Imager
The TM-9730CL uses a progressive scan interline transfer CCD that has the following features:
Resolution of 768 x 484 active pixels for excellent image quality.
11.6 x 13.6 µm pixels for high quality images.
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.
The camera is capable of data clock output of 14.318 MHz, and has an S/N ratio of 54dB.
The CCD for the TM-9730CL has built-in micro-lens.
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Unless specifically mentioned, all information in this manual is relevant to all cameras in the TM-9730CL series,
including the TM-9730CL (monochrome) and the TMC-9730CL (color) and all RoHS versions, which are designated RM-9730CL and RMC-9730CL.
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Note: The Kodak KAI -0373 imager used in the TM-9730CL is packaged using a clear coverglass that
does not have anti-reflective (AR) coatings. This is because the imager is not available from the manufacturer, Kodak, with AR coating on the coverglass.
The camera will function normally and provide high quality imaging without AR coating.
However, in low light applications that are either high magnification or wide field-of-view, reflections between the back of the optics and the coverglass may occur. In low light conditions, portions of these reflections may cause some visible aberrations or ghosting.
Electronic shutter
The TM-9730CL 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 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/1,000, 1/2,100, 1/4,500, 1/10,500, or 1/31,500 second.
Output
The TM-9730CL has an 8-bit Camera Link digital output for interfacing with external image processing systems. The optional analog output is 1.0 Vp-p composite video (75 Ω).
Warranty
The CCD solid-state image sensor allows the camera to maintain a superior performance level indefinitely while requiring virtually no maintenance. Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty.
Warning:
Unscrewing the camera cover or opening the camera in any way will void the warranty unless prior written approval is obtained from the factory.
1.3 System Configuration
Figure 1 below presents a typical system configuration for the TM-9730CL camera.
Figure 1. TM-9730CL System Configuration.
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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 Inc. representative immediately.
TM-9730CL 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 Inc. representative before you install your camera to determine what you might need.
Digital output cable
26CL-02-26 (Camera Link cable)
Note: For CL models, the control software is downloadable. Serial communication is through the
Camera Link cable. No additional accessories are required.
PD-12UUP series power supply (see Section 2.2.4 on page 7)
12P-02S power cable
Tripod Mounting Kit: TP-20
(for dimensions go to:
www.jai.com/EN/CameraSolutions/Products/Accessories/Pages/Home.aspx
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2.2 Camera Setup
2.2.1 Heat Dissipation
The TM-9730CL camera is a compact camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a very small package, the outer case of the camera gets hot due to heat dissipation. The TM-9730CL will operate “stand alone”, but the following suggestions are recommended for optimum performance.
Cooling fan to set-up positive air flow.
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.
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2.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations
2.2.2 (a) 12-Pin Connector
The TM-9730CL 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-9730CL, serial communication camera control is done by means of the MDR26 Camera Link connector on the rear panel of the camera
Table 1 Hirose power and signal integration.
Pin Description Pin
1 GND (power) 7
2 +12V DC 8
3 GND (analog) 9
4 Video out 10
5 GND (digital) 11
6 Reserved 12
OP25-3 – RS-232 on 12-pin
2.2.2 (b) Camera Link Connector
The TM-9730CL has a 26-pin connector on the rear panel to output Camera Link data. The connector pin-out is shown in Table 2 below.
Description
VD in
Reserved
HD in
RXD (RS-232)*
TXD (RS-232)*
Figure 2. The 26-pin connector.
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Table 2 26-pin Connector Pin Outs
Camera Link Connector MDR 26-pin Connector 10226-6212VC Pin # Description I/O
1 GND
2 Tx OUT 0- Out
3 Tx OUT 1- Out
4 Tx OUT 2- Out
5 Tx CLK OUT- Out
6 Tx OUT 3- Out
7 SerTC+ In
8 SerTFG- Out
9 (CC1-) NC
10 (CC2+) NC
11 (CC3-) Ext VD-
12 (CC4+) Ext HD+ 25
13 GND
Pin #
Description
GND
Tx OUT 0+
Tx OUT 1+
Tx OUT 2+
Tx CLK OUT+
Tx OUT 3+
SerTC-
SerTFG+
(CC1+)
(CC2-)
(CC3+)
(CC4-)
GND
I/O
(Shield)
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
In
Out
NC
NC
Ext VD+
Ext HD-
Note: SerTC: Differential Serial Communication to camera;
SerToFG: Differential Serial Communication to framegrabber.
2.2.2 (c) Analog Output Connector
The TM-9730CL has a BNC connector on the rear panel to output non-standard progressive analog video or RS-170 analog video (optional OP27-1) or NTSC analog video (optional OP27-2).
Figure 3. TM-9730CL BNC connector
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Table 3 Software Controllable Shutter Speed and Times Table
Shutter Number
0 no (1/30)
1 1/60
2 1/125
3 1/250
4 1/500
5 1/1,000
6 1/2,100
7 1/4,500
8 1/10,500
9 1/31,500
Shutter Exposure Time Normal
2.2.3 Camera Link Cable
The 26CL-02-26 cable assembly has been standardized as the Camera Link cable. This cable has the 26-pin connector on both ends. This is a straight-through cable. The pin-out configuration is shown in Table 2 on page 5.
Figure 4. Camera Link Cable
Note: For TM-9730CL, serial communication for camera control is done by means of the Camera Link
connector on the rear panel of the camera.
Cable assemblies and board mount receptacles can be ordered from Intercon 1.
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2.2.4 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup
2.2.4 (a) Power Supplies
The TM-9730CL requires 12V DC power that is obtained through the 12-pin connector located on the rear panel of the camera. JAI Inc. recommends the following power supplies:
PD-12UU 100-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A universal voltage power supply with US plug (no 12-pin Hirose connector)
PD-12UUP 100-240V AC 1.2A universal voltage power supply with US plug and 12-pin Hirose connector
PD-12UE 100-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A universal power supply with European plug (no 12-pin Hirose connector)
PD-12UEP 100-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A universal power supply with European plug and 12-pin Hirose connector
If you are providing power through the 12-pin connector, the PD-12UUP and PD-12UEP power supplies are available with the 12-pin mating connector already attached to the leads from the power supply. The PD-12UU or PD-12UE power supply can be connected to the JAI Inc. power cable either directly or via a terminal strip.
When wiring the PD-12UU power supply 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.
2.2.4 (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 in “Hirose power and signal integration.” on page 4. The cable pin-out diagram is shown in Figure 5 below. The color-coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V.
Figure 5. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional)
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Table 4 12P-02S Interface Cable
12P-02S Interface Cable Pin# Lead Color Function
1 Gray GND
2 Yellow +12V DC
3 Red coax shield GND
4 Red coax Video
5 Orange coax shield GND
6 Orange coax NC
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. * Option OP27-3, NTSC Y/C output.
2.2.4 (c) Building Your Own Power Cable
Refer to the 12-pin connector pin-out in Section 2.2.2 (a on page 4. 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.
Pin#
Lead Color
Black coax
White coax shield Reserved
White coax
Brown
Blue
Black coax shield
Function
VD Input
HD Input
NC / Y Output*
NC
NC / C Output*
2.2.4 (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 AC socket. This will power the camera up.
2.2.5 Attaching the Analog Video Output
When connecting the TM-9730CL to an analog frame grabber or a multisync monitor, use the BNC connector on the rear panel of the camera. The input of the monitor should be balanced for 75 termination. Standard RG-59 type coaxial cable should carry a full video signal for up to 100 feet.
The multi-conductor cable 12P-02S from JAI Inc. can be used to transmit analog video, power, sync. signals, and serial communication. The mini coaxial leads in JAI Inc. multi-conductor cables are designed for short runs of no longer than 100 feet.
Note: Make sure that no extraneous wires are visible which could cause a short.
2.2.6 Attaching the Camera Lens
The TM-9730CL camera accepts 2/3" or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount lens to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats on the mounting ring. Do not force the lens if it does not seat properly. Please note that some lenses with extremely long flangebacks may exceed the mounting depth of the camera.
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2.2.7 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 an 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 is wise to label cameras whose back focus was adjusted.
4. The camera must be connected to a monitor before attempting to adjust the back focus.
5. To back focus the camera, first attach a C-mount lens in the mount. Be certain that the lens is
properly seated.
6. 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).
7. Loosen the three miniature hex set-screws (use a 0.9 mm hex wrench) that lock the focus ring in
place. 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.
Figure 6. Back Focus Set-Screw Locations
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