JetCam
High Speed Camera User Guide
(Part-No. KY-JetCam)
7201 May
20 aMe s i l a S t ., Nesh e r 3 6 88520, I s r a e l
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Tel:(+972)-72- 2 7 23500 Fax:(+972)-72-27 2 3 5 11
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1 Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Figures and Tables .................................................................................................................................. 3
3 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................ 6
4 Key Features ............................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Areas of Application ............................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Features ................................................................................................................................. 8
4.4 Product Applications ............................................................................................................. 9
4.5 Related documents and accessories ...................................................................................... 9
5 System Description ............................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 System Structure ................................................................................................................. 10
5.2 JetCam Camera available models ....................................................................................... 12
6 Installation and Configurations ........................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Essentials to get started ....................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Installation instructions ....................................................................................................... 15
6.2.1 Komodo board installation .......................................................................................... 16
6.2.2 Completing the JetCam installation ............................................................................. 16
7 Hardware Reference ............................................................................................................................. 19
7.1 JetCam unit Hardware Reference ....................................................................................... 19
7.1.1 JetCam unit LEDs ........................................................................................................ 19
7.1.2 JetCam Power Connector ............................................................................................ 20
7.1.3 SDI Interface connector ............................................................................................... 21
7.2 JetCam Serial connector...................................................................................................... 22
7.3 JetCam GPIO connector...................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Mount connection ............................................................................................................... 24
7.5 Mechanical dimensions ....................................................................................................... 25
7.6 Komodo Fiber indication LEDs .......................................................................................... 26
8 Electrical specification ........................................................................................................................ 28
8.1 Absolute maximum ratings ................................................................................................. 28
8.2 Absolute maximum ratings for GPIO ................................................................................. 28
8.3 Operating conditions ........................................................................................................... 28
9 Using JetCam Camera ........................................................................................................................ 29
9.1 Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 29
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9.2 JetCam Terminal control ..................................................................................................... 29
9.3 JetCam Firmware update .................................................................................................... 30
9.4 Connect and configure the JetCam ..................................................................................... 31
9.5 Detecting the JetCam camera .............................................................................................. 33
9.6 Starting and controlling acquisition .................................................................................... 34
9.7 Buffer Replay Mode............................................................................................................ 34
9.8 Saving a captured image ..................................................................................................... 34
9.9 Saving video buffer ............................................................................................................. 34
9.10 Adjusting camera XML ...................................................................................................... 34
10 Camera Features ................................................................................................................................. 36
10.1 Device Control category ..................................................................................................... 36
10.2 Image Format Control category .......................................................................................... 37
10.3 Acquisition Control category .............................................................................................. 38
10.4 Analog Control category ..................................................................................................... 39
11 Advance information .......................................................................................................................... 40
11.1 Color Filter Array................................................................................................................ 40
11.2 Quantum Efficiency ............................................................................................................ 41
12 Camera ISP specification .................................................................................................................... 43
12.1 Features ............................................................................................................................... 43
12.2 Single line dead pixel correction ......................................................................................... 44
12.3 Flat field .............................................................................................................................. 44
12.4 Analog controls ................................................................................................................... 45
12.5 LUT ..................................................................................................................................... 46
13 Appendices ............................................................................................................................................ 47
13.1 Fiber cables .................................................................................................................................... 47
14 Ordering information ......................................................................................................................... 48
14.1 Ordering information ................................................................................................................... 48
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Figures
FIGURE 1 : JETCAM CAMERA SYSTEM STRUCTURE DIAGRAM .............................................................. 12
FIGURE 2 : JETCAM CAMERA SYSTEM CONNECTION DIAGRAM ............................................................ 15
FIGURE 3 : QSFP+ MODULE WITH FIBER CABLE INSERTED ................................................................ 18
FIGURE 4 : QSFP+ MODULE’S LOCKING MECHANISM ........................................................................ 18
FIGURE 5 : JETCAM CAMERA CONNECTION EXAMPLE ......................................................................... 18
FIGURE 6 : JETCAM CAMERA STATUS LEDS ........................................................................................ 19
FIGURE 7 : JETCAM CAMERA POWER CONNECTOR ............................................................................... 20
FIGURE 8 : JETCAM CAMERA SDI CONNECTOR ................................................................................... 21
FIGURE 9 : JETCAM CAMERA USB CONNECTOR .................................................................................. 22
FIGURE 9 : JETCAM CAMERA USB CONNECTOR .................................................................................. 22
FIGURE 10 : JETCAM MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS ............................................................................... 25
FIGURE 11 : KOMODO BOARD LED’S LOCATIONS ............................................................................... 26
FIGURE 12 : FIRMWARE TERMINAL INITIATION .................................................................................... 30
FIGURE 13 : VISION POINT APP MAIN WINDOW ................................................................................... 32
FIGURE 14 : JETCAM DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS ................................................................................ 33
FIGURE 15 : DEVICE CONTROL CATEGORY .......................................................................................... 36
FIGURE 16 : IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY ............................................................................. 37
FIGURE 17 : ACQUISITION CONTROL CATEGORY ................................................................................. 38
FIGURE 18 : ANALOG CONTROL CATEGORY ........................................................................................ 39
FIGURE 19 : COLOR FILTER ARRAY FOR THE PIXEL ARRAY ................................................................ 40
FIGURE 20 : JETCAM 25 QUANTUM EFFICIENCY CURVE FOR MONO AND COLOR ............................... 41
FIGURE 21 : JETCAM 25 QUANTUM EFFICIENCY CURVE FOR STANDARD AND NIR MONO ................. 41
FIGURE 22 : JETCAM 19 QUANTUM EFFICIENCY CURVE FOR MONO ................................................... 42
FIGURE 23 : JETCAM 19 QUANTUM EFFICIENCY CURVE FOR COLOR .................................................. 42
FIGURE 24 : ISP DIAGRAM FLOW ......................................................................................................... 43
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Tables
TABLE 1 : JETCAM CAMERA SYSTEM COMPONENTS ............................................................................ 11
TABLE 2 : JETCAM CAMERA MODELS ................................................................................................. 14
TABLE 3 : JETCAM SUPPORTED QSFP+ MODULES ............................................................................... 17
TABLE 4 : QSFP+ STATUS LEDS BEHAVIOR ....................................................................................... 20
TABLE 5 : GPIO CONNECTOR PIN OUT ................................................................................................. 23
TABLE 5 : JETCAM SUPPORTED MOUNT MODELS ................................................................................. 24
TABLE 6 : KOMODO FIBER LINKS STATUS LED’S ................................................................................ 26
TABLE 7 : KOMODO FIBER BOARD STATUS LED’S .............................................................................. 27
TABLE 8 : ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ........................................................................................... 28
TABLE 9 : ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS FOR GPIO .......................................................................... 28
TABLE 10 : OPERATING CONDITIONS ................................................................................................... 28
TABLE 11 : RS232 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 28
TABLE 12 : RS232 OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 28
TABLE 13 : SERIAL EMULATED TERMINAL CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................. 29
TABLE 14 : TERMINAL COMMANDS ..................................................................................................... 29
TABLE 15 : ISP HW REGISTERS........................................................................................................... 43
TABLE 16 : PIXEL CORRECTION GENICAM NAMES .............................................................................. 44
TABLE 17 : FIELD CORRECTION GENICAM NAMES .............................................................................. 44
TABLE 18 : ANALOG CONTROLS GENICAM NAMES ............................................................................. 45
TABLE 19 : LUT GENICAM ................................................................................................................. 46
TABLE 20 : ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 48
Revision History
Version
Date
Notes
0.1
13/3/207
Initial Release
0.2
3/8/2017
Added GPIO connector support
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3.1 Safety Precautions
With your JetCam camera in hand, please take a minute to read carefully the precautions
listed below in order to prevent unnecessary injuries to you or other personnel or cause
damage to property.
Before using the product, read these safety precautions carefully to assure correct
use.
These precautions contain serious safety instructions that must be observed.
After reading through this manual, be sure to act upon it to prevent misuse of
product.
Caution
In the event of a failure, disconnect the power supply.
If the product is used as is, a fire or electric shock may occur. Disconnect the power supply
immediately and contact our sales personnel for repair.
If an unpleasant smell or smoking occurs, disconnect the power supply.
If the product is used as is, a fire or electric shock may occur. Disconnect the power supply
immediately. After verifying that no smoking is observed, contact our sales personnel for repair.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur due to a short circuit or heat generation. For
inspection, modification or repair, contact our sales personnel.
Do not touch a cooling fan.
As a cooling fan rotates in high speed, do not put your hand close to it. Otherwise, it may cause
injury to persons. Never touch a rotating cooling fan.
Do not place the product on unstable locations.
Otherwise, it may drop or fall, resulting in injury to persons or failure.
If the product is dropped or damaged, do not use it as is.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not touch the product with a metallic object.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not place the product in dusty or humid locations or where water may splash.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not get the product wet or touch it with a wet hand.
Otherwise, the product may break down or it may cause a fire, smoking or electric shock.
Do not touch a connector on the product (gold-plated portion).
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Otherwise, the surface of a connector may be contaminated with sweat or skin oil, resulting in
contact failure of a connector or it may cause a malfunction, fire or electric shock due to static
electricity.
Do not use or place the product in the following locations.
● Humid and dusty locations
● Airless locations such as closet or bookshelf
● Locations which receive oily smoke or steam
● Locations close to heating equipment
● Closed inside of a car where the temperature becomes high
● Static electricity replete locations
● Locations close to water or chemicals
Otherwise, a fire, electric shock, accident or deformation may occur due to a short circuit or heat
generation.
Do not place heavy things on the product.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
Be sure to drain static electricity from body before you touch any electronics component
The electronic circuits in your computer and the circuits on Komodo board are sensitive to static
electricity and surges. Improper handling can seriously damage the circuits. In addition, do not let
your clothing come in contact with the circuit boards or components.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
3.2 Disclaimer
This product should be used for capturing and processing images. KAYA Instruments
assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from the use of this product for purposes
other than those stated.
Even if the product is used properly, KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility for any
damages caused by the following:
- Earthquake, thunder, natural disaster or fire resulting from the use beyond our
responsibility, acts caused by a third party or other accidents, the customer’s willful or
accidental misuse or use under other abnormal conditions.
- Secondary impact arising from use of this product or its unusable state (business
interruption or others).
- Use of this product against the instructions given in this manual or malfunctions due to
connection to other devices.
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KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility or liability for:
- Erasure or corruption of data arising from use of this product.
- Any consequences or other abnormalities arising from use of this product, or damage of
this product not due to our responsibility or failure due to modification.
Repair of this product is carried out by replacing it on a chargeable basis, not repairing the
faulty devices. However, non-chargeable replacement is offered for initial failure if such
notification is received within two weeks after delivery of the product.
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4.1 Overview
The JetCam family is a high speed low-cost global shutter CMOS cameras, with Fiber interfaces,
which supports high quality video at high frame rates, wide dynamic ranges, high resolution and
a large field of view. The camera incorporates global shutter sensor and a direct lens control
(optional) without need of external devices. With compact outline and low power design the
camera can be fitted into tight spaces. The 3G SDI output enables connection of local monitor as
viewfinder or an installation aid.
4.2 Areas of Application
This camera is ideally suited for:
Aerospace Machine Vision Systems
Industrial Machine Vision
Defense Systems
Broadcasting and Sports Replay Applications
4.3 Features
40 Gbps fiber optic interface
Up to 10Km cable length
Nikon F mount
B4 2/3” mount with integrated lens control (optional)
PL mount with integrated lens control (optional)
Canon EF lens mount
3G SDI output for local monitor
Compatible with KAYA Vision PointTM SDK
Compatible with KAYA KomodoTM Frame Grabbers
Supports Gen<i>Cam standard
Customization as per user requirements
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4.4 Product Applications
Slow Motion
3D
Broadcasting
Sports analytics and judgment
Special Effects
AOI
Printing inspection
High-speed DVRs
Defense remote systems
Surveillance
4.5 Related documents and accessories
Documents:
Vision Point Software Installation Guide
Vision Point App User Guide for Acquisition Mode
Vision Point API Data Book
Komodo Fiber Reference Guide
Accessories:
Fiber cables (Multi or Single mode)
QSFP+ Module
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5.1 System Structure
The system uses Komodo Fiber Frame Grabber that is able to acquire video directly from fiber
optic cables, providing high resolution image acquisition interface for distances up to 10km in
single-mode and up to 300m in multi-mode. Link supports standard up to 40 Gbps over fiber optic
interface. The JetCam system configuration includes the following parts:
One of JetCam Cameras
The modules specifications listed in Table 2
Nikon F mount
(other lens mounts available)
3G SDI output for local monitor
Komodo Fiber Frame Grabber
12V Power Supply
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QSFP+ Modules
Fiber Cable
Vision Point Software and SDK
Friendly Software environment, includes Video
management, GUI, SDK and API
Table 1 : JetCam Camera system components
For more information about the system components, please refer the documents listed in the
previous section.
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Example of the system is described in Figure 1.
Figure 1 : JetCam Camera system structure diagram
5.2 JetCam Camera available models
Type
JetCam19
JetCam25
JetCam160
Pixel size
10µm
4.5µm x 4.5µm
3.9µm 5T shutter pixel
with CDS
Sensor resolution
1952 (H) x 1088 (W)
5120 (H) x 5120 (W)
4736 (H) x 3424 (W)
Effective Resolution
1920 (H) x 1080 (W)
5120 (H) x 5120 (W)
4704 (H) x 3424 (W)
Sensor
LUX19HS
PYTHON 25K
LUX160
Optical Format
4/3”
APS-H
4/3”
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Video output
Fiber interface up to 40
Gbps, CoaXPress up to
25 Gbps, CLHS up to 40
Gbps, 10GiGE up to
10Gbps
Fiber interface up to 40
Gbps, CoaXPress up to
25 Gbps, CLHS up to 40
Gbps, 10GiGE up to
10Gbps
Fiber interface up to 40
Gbps, CoaXPress up to
25 Gbps, CLHS up to 40
Gbps, 10GiGE up to
10Gbps
Frame rate
2400 fps @8bit
resolution
1920 fps @10bit
resolution
82 fps
300+ fps
Electronic shutter
Global shutter
Global shutter
Global shutter
Responsivity at 550
nm
20V/Lux.s (at 500nm)
5.8 V/lux.s
TBD
Conversion Gain
TBD
0.085 LSB10/e-, 130
V/e-
TBD
Temporal Noise
10 e-
< 14 e- (Non−Zero ROT,
1x gain)
TBD
Parasitic Light
Sensitivity (PLS)
TBD
< 1/5000
TBD
Full Well Charge
15000 e-
> 12000 e-
TBD
Dynamic range
63dB
59 dB
TBD
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio (SNR max)
39dB
41 dB
TBD
Quantum Efficiency
(QE) X FF
>45% (at 550 nm)
50% at 550 nm
TBD
Pixel FPN
4 mV rms
< 0.9 LSB10
TBD
PRNU
<1.5% rms
< 1%
TBD
Shortest Exposure
1us
TBD
TBD
Image acquisition
Continuous / Triggered
Continuous / Triggered
Continuous / Triggered
Output resolution
8 or 10 bit
8 or 10 bit
8 or 10 bit
Monochrome/ color
Monochrome / Color
Monochrome / Color
Monochrome / Color
Power input
12 VDC (optional 24
VDC)
12 VDC (optional 24
VDC)
12 VDC (optional 24
VDC)
Weight (without
lens)
1260g
1260g
1260g
Power consumption
<12W
<12W
<12W
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Operating
temperature
0°C to 50°C
(Optional -40°C)
0°C to 50°C
(Optional -40°C)
0°C to 50°C
(Optional -40°C)
Lens mount
F-Mount, B4, C-mount,
PL mount, Canon EF,
custom
F-Mount, B4, C-mount,
PL mount, Canon EF,
custom
F-Mount, B4, C-mount,
PL mount, Canon EF,
custom
On camera
processing
Defect pixel
correction
White balance
ROI
Image flip
Frame counter
Flat field correction
LUT
Gain (Analog /
Digital)
Auto black level
Nonvolatile storage
Defect pixel
correction
White balance
ROI
Image flip
Frame counter
Flat field correction
LUT
Gain (Analog /
Digital)
Auto black level
Nonvolatile storage
Defect pixel
correction
White balance
ROI
Image flip
Frame counter
Flat field correction
LUT
Gain (Analog /
Digital)
Auto black level
Nonvolatile storage
Programmable I/O
2x RS232 (RS485 and
custom optional)
2x RS232 (RS485 and
custom optional)
2x RS232 (RS485 and
custom optional)
Lens control
(optional)
Fujinon lens control
Custom lens through
RS232/RS485
Fujinon lens control
Custom lens through
RS232/RS485
Fujinon lens control
Custom lens through
RS232/RS485
Complimentary
video output
3G SDI
3G SDI
3G SDI
Table 2 : JetCam Camera Models
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6.1 Essentials to get started
To begin using your JetCam system, you must have the following:
A computer with the following:
Processor with an Intel 64-bit architecture, or equivalent.
An availably x4 (or x8 or x16) PCIe slot. Gen 3 support is recommended for faster
data transfer.
Vision Point Application installation
JetCam camera
Komodo Fiber board
Fiber QSFP+ Modules
Fiber optic cable
NOTE: KAYA Instruments doesn’t guarantee compatibility with all computers that have the above
specifications. Please, consult KAYA representative for any specific issue.
6.2 Installation instructions
The typical JetCam system is connected as described in Figure 2:
Komodo Fiber
Frame Grabber
JetCam Camera
Fiber cable
(up to 10 km)
Power
supply
Figure 2 : JetCam Camera system connection diagram
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The first stage of the system installation is Komodo board installation as described in section 6.2.1
below. The second stage is connection of the camera as described in section 6.2.2.
6.2.1 Komodo board installation
Before system installation the Komodo board should be installed into the host computer. Komodo
board is standard PCIe card with 8 lanes connector.
It can be installed in any PCIe connector of the motherboard with 8 lanes and up.
Note: Board should be installed before you install your software.
1. Before installing, turn off the power of the computer and its peripherals.
2. Firmly insert the Komodo board to PCIe connector of the motherboard.
3. Anchor the PCIe bracket to the computer chassis using M3 screw.
4. Verify the Komodo board inserted correctly to the PCIe slot.
5. Power up the computer.
6. After OS is up, you will be asked to install a driver for new Multimedia Device.
At this stage, you should cancel the installation.
Under Windows and Linux the compatible drivers for Komodo board will be installed during
installation of Vision Point App software.
You can install and use multiple Komodo boards in a single computer.
The number of Komodo boards that can be installed in a computer depends on the number of
available PCIe slots.
For more information please refer to Vision Point Software Installation Guide documentation.
6.2.2 Completing the JetCam installation
In order to properly complete the JetCam system installation, the following steps must be taken for
initial power up:
a. Make sure there is no dirt or any other foreign matter inside the QSFP+ module, or blocking
any of the connectors.
b. Make sure that the male connectors on the QSFP+ module will align with the female
connectors inside the cage.
c. Insert the QSFP+ modules into the JetCam Camera and Komodo Fiber board and close the
locking mechanism (*).
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d. Connect the fiber cables as described in Figure 2.
Connect the Power Adaptor to the JetCam power supply connector. The JetCam requires 12V
power supply for proper function for camera. Please, refer section 7.1.2 of this document for
exact Power Supply requirements.
e. Turn on the camera and the frame grabber on and start your application software.
The system supports the following QSFP+ modules:
Module
Description
P/N
Compatible Cable
Single mode fiber
QSFP+
Allows of up to 10km
connection over single
mode fiber cable (8
cores)
KY-QSFP-10
MTP/MPO single mode
Single mode fiber
QSFP+
Allows of up to 10km
connection over single
mode fiber cable (2
cores)
KY-QSFP-CWDM
LC single mode, duplex
cable
Multi-mode fiber QSFP+
Allows of up to 300m
connection over multimode fiber cable (8
cores)
KY-QSFP-3M
MTP/MPO multi-mode
Table 3 : JetCam supported QSFP+ modules
NOTE:
To remove the QSFP+ module, first remove the fiber cable connected to it, then gently pull the QSFP+
module’s locking mechanism (see Figure 3 and Figure 4) and remove module.
Please contact KAYA representative for details of those options.
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NOTES:
1. A fiber cable should match the QSFP+ type. If a single mode QSFP+ is used a single mode
fiber (yellow) should be used with it. If a multi-mode QSFP is used a multi-mode fiber
(orange) should be used.
2. The Fiber cable is connected between TX output (marked with TX or Arrow outwards the
QSFP+) on JetCam unit and RX input (marked with RX or Arrow inwards the QSFP+) on
Komodo Fiber frame grabber.
3. If more than a single cable is used to connect to the same Frame Grabber, the cables must be
of the same type and length.
Komodo Fiber
Frame Grabber
JetCam Camera
Fiber cable
(up to 10 km)
Power
supply
Figure 5 : JetCam Camera connection example
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Figure 3 : QSFP+ Module with
fiber cable inserted
Figure 4 : QSFP+ Module’s locking
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7.1 JetCam unit Hardware Reference
This section provides information on JetCam camera unit hardware. It covers architecture, features
and pin assignments for various connectors.
7.1.1 JetCam unit LEDs
The JetCam unit has several status LEDs, as seen in Figure 6.
Link Status LEDs
System
status LED
Figure 6 : JetCam camera status LEDs
The System status LED, located on the back, always slow pulses in green while the system is ON.
While in firmware update mode, this LED slow pulses orange. In any case of system failure, the
LED will constantly light orange.
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The QSFP+ LED’s behavior is described in Table 4:
LED state
Condition
Fast flash red
QSFP+ is unplugged
Solid red
QSFP is not compatible
Slow pulse red
No signal detected on optic fiber
Fast flash green
Link speed is being negotiated
Solid green
Link is active
Table 4 : QSFP+ status LEDs behavior
7.1.2 JetCam Power Connector
The JetCam unit requires 12V power supply for proper function. Please, refer to Electrical
specification section of this document for exact Power Supply requirements.
The positive pin of the power supply connected to the right pin of the connector, shown as “+”,
the negative pin connected to the left pin of the connector, shown as “-“. The power connector is
shown in Figure 7.
- +
Power
Connector
Figure 7 : JetCam camera power connector
NOTE:
Powering up the camera will automatically start SDI transmission for local camera configuration.
Detecting the camera using Vision Point application will turn off the SDI output and the image
will be displayed only via Vision Point application interface. For SDI output, the camera should
be powered cycle.
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7.1.3 SDI Interface connector
The JetCam camera supports SMPTE 424M interface standard, 3G-SDI (high-definition serial
digital interface) video stream, for digital video transmission over a single-link coaxial cable. The
data transmission speed of the system is at 3 Gbps.
SMPTE 424M standard
Supports 3G-SDI with a resolutions of 1080p60
Single-link standard coaxial 75-ohm cable
Streams serial digital video
10-bit YCrCb 4:2:2 encoding
SDI
Connector
Figure 8 : JetCam camera SDI connector
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7.2 JetCam Serial connector
The JetCam cameras configuration is possible via USB using a serial emulated terminal. The USB
connector is shown in Figure 9.
Serial
Connector
Figure 9 : JetCam camera USB connector
7.3 JetCam GPIO connector
The JetCam cameras have a GPIO connector that can be used by the user for various purposes.
GPIO
Connector
Figure 10 : JetCam camera USB connector
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The following table describes the pin out of the Hirose 6 pin connector:
Table 5 : GPIO connector pin out
A HR 10 A - 7 P - 6 S (Hirose Electric) or equivalent should be used on the cable side:
Hardware Reference
Pin number
Pin description
1
GND
2
RS232 TX1
3
RS232 RX1
4
RS232 TX2
5
RS232 RX2
6
5V (output)
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7.4 Mount connection
Mount interface confined to JetCam camera where the body allows interchangeable lenses mounts,
which are used to connect optical components.
The JetCam camera supports the following mount models:
Module
Description
Nikon F-mount
three-lug bayonet mount with a 44 mm throat and a flange to focal plane
distance of 46.5 mm.
Canon EF-mount
short flange focal distance of 44.0 mm
PL-mount
Four pronged flanges, each contain a notch towards the center, with a
52.00 mm Flange focal distance.
B4-mount
Flange focal distance of 48 mm
Table 6 : JetCam supported mount models
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7.5 Mechanical dimensions
The exact device mechanical dimensions are as defined in Figure 11.
For more detailed information please, contact KAYA Instruments representative.
Figure 11 : JetCam Mechanical Dimensions
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7.6 Komodo Fiber indication LEDs
Komodo Fiber is equipped with indication bi-color LED for each QSFP+ and SFP+ channel.
The LEDs’ different states and behavior are described in Table 7.
SFP CH 0 LED
SFP CH 1 LED
SFP CH 2 LED
SFP CH 3 LED
LED 0 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3
QSFP+ CH 0 LED
QSFP+ CH 1 LED
QSFP+ CH 2 LED
QSFP+ CH 3 LED
Figure 12 : Komodo Board LED’s locations
LED state
Description
Solid orange
System is not initialized
Slow pulse red
No camera is connected
Fast flash alternate green / orange
Connection detection in progress
Fast flash orange
Connection detection in progress
Solid red
TBD
Solid green
Camera is connected, no data being transferred
Slow pulse orange
Camera connected. Waiting for trigger event
Fast flash green
Camera connected , data is being transferred
Slow flash alternate green / orange
Connection test packets being sent
Table 7 : Komodo Fiber links status LED’s
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In additional to SFP+ and QSFP+ links LEDs, the Komodo Board is equipped with status LEDs,
their functionality is described in Table 8.
LED #
Description
LED 0
Alive led. Blinks when the board receives clock from PCIe
LED 1
PCIe L0 state. When lit, indicates that the PCIe interface is powered up at
active state.
LED 2
Gen3 PCIe indicator. When lit indicates that PCIe is working as Gen3. When
not lit the boards works either as PCIe Gen1 or Gen2
LED 3
Lane's indicator. When lit, indicates that all 8 PCIe lanes are up. If not lit, one
or four lanes are up.
Table 8 : Komodo Fiber board status LED’s
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8.1 Absolute maximum ratings
Specification
Values
12V power supply
-0.3V to 14V
Storage temperature
-55°C to 125°C
Operating ambient temperature
0°C to 50°C (-40°C optional)
Table 9 : Absolute maximum ratings
8.2 Absolute maximum ratings for GPIO
Specification
Minimum voltage [V]
Maximum voltage [V]
RS232
-0.3
5.5
Table 10 : Absolute maximum ratings for GPIO
8.3 Operating conditions
Parameter
Description
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
12V Vcc
12V Supply voltage
11.04V
12V
12.96V
12 Icc
Supply Current from 12V
-
2A
-
Table 11 : operating conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Test condition
MIN
MAX
Units
V
IH
Input High Voltage
V
OUT
≥ V
OH (min)
or
V
OUT
≤ V
OL (max)
2.4
3.6
V
V
IL
Input Low Voltage
0
0.8
V
IIN
Input Current
V
IN
= 0 V or V
IN
= VDD
±5
µA
Table 12 : RS232 specifications
Symbol
Parameter
Test condition
MIN
MAX
Units
V
OH
Output High Voltage
V
DD
= min, I
OH
= -2
mA
2.4 V
V
OL
Output Low Voltage
V
DD
= min, I
OL
= 2 mA
0.4
V
Table 13 : RS232 output specifications
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9.1 Getting Started
The Vision Point application is the main interface for all camera setting and configurations.
9.2 JetCam Terminal control
A Mini USB port is available for individual link & general information status and firmware update.
The port uses a Silabs CP2101 chip. A driver from the Silabs website might have to be installed on
certain PCs to gain access to the terminal port. Free supporting driver can be found at:
http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx
After driver installation and USB connection is acquired a serial emulated terminal (i.e Tera Term
use is recommended) can be used with the following configurations, described in Table 14:
Parameter
Value
Baud rate
115200
Start bits
1
Stop bits
1
Parity
None
Flow Control
None
Table 14 : Serial emulated terminal configurations
The following commands are supported by the terminal; each command must be followed by carriage
return (Enter) in order to execute:
Command
Description
Firmware
Sets the system to firmware update mode. See 9.3 chapter for firmware
update information
Status
Prints the system and individual link status and general information
Table 15 : Terminal commands
NOTE: The commands are not case sensitive.
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9.3 JetCam Firmware update
The JetCam Cameras supports firmware update via USB using a serial emulated terminal. The Serial
connector is shown in Figure 13.
To initiate a firmware update follow the next steps:
1. Connect a USB cable between the computer and the camera and acquire connection using
Silabs drivers (drivers need to be downloaded manually if an automatic download isn’t
initiated).
2. Open serial emulated terminal (usage of Tera Term terminal is recommended) and set serial
communication protocol as described in the Table 14.
3. Choose the firmware update option by entering “firmware” followed by a carriage return and
wait for the following message: "Now starting firmware update, please start file transfer using
XMODEM:"
4. Under the “File” tab use the terminal “transfer” capability using the XMODEM protocol to
initiate the firmware update. Choose “Send” and the firmware update file:
JetCam_XXX_YYY_ZZZ.bin (where XXX is the model name and YYY_ZZZ is the version
number).
Figure 13 : Firmware terminal initiation
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5. If no firmware will be sent during 1 minute, or in case of an error, the firmware update will
fail and return to the previous operation mode.
6. The firmware update process will take about 10 minutes.
7. A successful update will result in an appropriate message
8. To apply the new firmware, the camera should be power cycled.
9.4 Connect and configure the JetCam
The Vision Point Application allows to connect and configure the Frame Grabber and the connected
JetCam camera. The basic steps include:
1. Selecting a grabber board
2. Opening, creating and closing a project
3. Adjusting the grabber parameters
4. Scanning and adjusting the camera parameters
5. Starting an image acquisition
Different Frame Grabber boards may include different feature sets. The target board is selected from
the combo box and is only available when there is no active project mounted. If a different target
board to be selected, the active project should be closed first.
To select a target board:
Click the button of the grabber selection combo box located on the Toolbar Menu.
When the list of available target boards will open, select the required board/demo mode from
the list.
Click “Create new project” to create new project from scratch or “Open existing project...” to
open an existing one.
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The Vision Point App main window with all of its components as shown in Figure 14.
1
2
4
3
Figure 14 : Vision Point App main window
The basic components of the application are:
1. The toolbar Menu:
Includes project operation buttons, hardware selection and stream acquisition control buttons.
2. The project navigator:
Allows configuring and controlling the camera via standard Gen<i>Cam interface.
a. A Description tab, used to specify the project name and description.
b. A Frame Grabber tab, describing FG related information and configurations, e.g. I/O
control and hardware information. These are controlled using Gen<i>Cam interface.
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c. A Camera tab enables configuring the camera Gen<i>Cam parameters listed in the
camera XML file. An external XML file may be loaded in the absence of a native one
from the camera.
3. The acquisition picture window:
Displays the last frame that has been grabbed. Information on frame rate and image format
can be found at the bottom of the picture window.
4. The system messages window:
Displays general, runtime informational and error messages regarding the state of stream
grabbing and changes to various components. If not needed, the message window can be
hidden/shown via View tab of the Vision Point App menu bar.
9.5 Detecting the JetCam camera
After a Frame Grabber was chosen, use the Toolbar Menu button, or click “Detect cameras” in the
“Grabber Control” menu, to initiate a camera scan.
To successfully connect a camera to the Frame Grabber, the FG links should be first scanned to detect
the connected cameras. A successful camera detection will display JetCam camera parameters in the
“Cameras” tab, showing camera vendor, model, resolution and format, as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15 : JetCam description parameters
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9.6 Starting and controlling acquisition
After JetCam camera was detected and configured, the stream acquisition can commence.
In order to start the acquisition, press the button, located in the main toolbar.
To stop the acquisition, press the button located in the main toolbar or the picture window.
Acquisition can also be controlled from “Device Control” located in window menu and “Acquisition
Control” category, located in the “Camera” tab.
9.7 Buffer Replay Mode
After the stream acquisition commenced, controlling acquisition and replaying frames can be made
using the picture window toolbar. In order to switch between live acquisition and replaying frames,
use the button.
When Replay Mode is chosen, additional icons will appear in the Picture window toolbar.
9.8 Saving a captured image
In order to save a captured image, open “File” menu and click “Save Picture…” option. This will
open a save dialog, where you should choose the image format, destination folder and file name.
Click “Save” to save the image currently captured in the “Picture Window”.
9.9 Saving video buffer
In order to save a Video stream, open “File” menu and click “Save video buffer...” option. This will
open a save dialog, where you should choose the destination folder and file name.
Click “Save” to save the currently captured video in the “Picture Window”.
9.10 Adjusting camera XML
JetCam camera uses a native XML. In order to adjust the JetCam parameters to users preferences,
cameras native XML file should be saved first. Now adjustments can be made. Make sure to save the
adjustments under different project name, to prevent erasing the native JetCam configurations.
Saving certain JetCam camera parameters, images and video buffer is possible, using the (“Save”)
toolbar button or click “Save” or “Save As…” in the “File” menu.
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For more detailed information about Vision Point application please refer to Vision Point App User
Guide for Acquisition Mode documentation.
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The “Camera” tab is the main interface for all camera settings. JetCam camera adjustments and
configurations can be made from the “Camera” tab, as detailed in this section.
JetCam camera uses an internal XML that contains the following categories.
10.1 Device Control category
1
4
5
2
3
6
Figure 16 : Device Control category
1. “Device Control” shows camera vendor, JetCam model and manufacturer.
2. Device Firmware shows the current JetCam firmware.
3. Device Reset executes reset procedure to the JetCam device.
4. Device Temperature can be switched between Processor and Sensor. The device temperature
displayed below, in accordance with the chosen device.
5. Serial Port Selector.
6. Serial Port Baud Rate.
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10.2 Image Format Control category
2
4
6
5
7
8
9
3
1
Figure 17 : Image Format Control category
1. Sensor width and height.
2. Region selector.
3. Region mode.
4. The Height and the width of the displayed image.
5. Offset X/Y.
6. Pixel format.
7. Scan type (only “Area Scan” is available for now).
8. Test Pattern has two available options: Grey Vertical Ramp and Gray Horizontal ramp.
9. Vertical and horizontal image invert.
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10.3 Acquisition Control category
1
2
4
3
5
Figure 18 : Acquisition Control category
1. Acquisition can also be controlled trough executing the relevant commands from the
“Acquisition Control” category.
2. The Frame Rate (1) can be adjusted in steps of 0.01Hz. The camera will modify the exposure
time if needed to achieve the desired frame rate. The Exposure Time-Frame Rate dependency
detailed below.
3. Exposure Mode.
4. Setting Exposure Time (2). If the desired exposure time is longer than 1 / frame rate, the
exposure time will be set to the maximum according to the frame rate (1/ frame rate).
5. Trigger software.
(1) Frame Rate [fps]- rate of output image frames. Defined in units of frames per second.
(2) Exposure Time [usec]- time in microseconds (usec) in which sensor is exposed to light. This time
is subject to the specified image frame rate:
Additional delays might be taken to consideration in calculation of maximum exposure, like delay
between frames, etc.
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10.4 Analog Control category
1
2
3
Figure 19 : Analog Control category
1. Gain
2. Analog Gain
3. Analog Black Level
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11.1 Color Filter Array
The JetCam 25 color sensor is processed with a Bayer RGB color pattern as shown in Figure 19.
Pixel (0, 0) has a red filter situated to the bottom left. Green1 and green2 have a slightly different
spectral response due to (optical) cross talk from neighboring pixels. Green1 pixels are located on
a green-red row, green2 pixels are located on a blue-green row.
Figure 20 : Color Filter Array for the Pixel Array
Similarly, the JetCam 19 color sensor is processed with a Bayer RGB color pattern, but the Bayer
type is GBRG in this case. Pixel (0, 0) has a green filter and in the same row there is a blue filter.
On the other row there is a red filter and another green filter next to it.
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11.2 Quantum Efficiency
The following figures show the quantum efficiency of the JetCam 25 camera:
Figure 21 : JetCam 25 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Mono and Color
Figure 22 : JetCam 25 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Standard and NIR Mono
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The following figures show the quantum efficiency of the JetCam 19 camera:
Figure 23 : JetCam 19 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Mono
Figure 24 : JetCam 19 Quantum Efficiency Curve for Color
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12.1 Features
1. Single line dead pixel correction
2. Flat filed compensation
3. Analog controls
a. White balance (Gain per color)
b. Black level correction
c. Auto black level
4. LUT
f. Gamma correction
g. General purpose LUT per color
The ISP will be per single fiber channel and will accept 4 pixels in parallel. Each ISP should have
its CSR and be as a closed unit with Avalon interfaces.
Dead Pixel
Correction
Flat/Dark Feld Analog controls LUT
Figure 25 : ISP diagram flow
Group
Name
Description
Analog Controls
OffsetAutoEnable
Enables auto black pixel subtraction, 3 Modes:
0 - Disabled
1 - Once
2 - Continuous
Table 16 : ISP HW registers
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12.2 Single line dead pixel correction
The dead pixel correction will correct up to 32 pixels in the sensor and up to 2 running pixels.
The GeniCam interface for this feature is described below:
Name
Interface
Values
Description
DefectPixelSelector
IEnumeration
0-31
Selects dead pixel
to control
DefectPixelX[DefectPixelSelector]
IInteger
-1 to SensorWidth
X coordinate -1 to
disable
DefectPixelY[DefectPixelSelector]
IInteger
-1 to
SensorHeight
Y coordinate -1 to
disable
DefectPixelCorrectionEnable
IBoolean
Enable defect
pixel correction
Table 17 : Pixel Correction GeniCam names
The camera will re-calculate the pixel coordinates according to sensor mirror options, sort the
coordinates in ascending order and write them to hardware memory. It will also specify the total
number of pixels to be corrected.
12.3 Flat field
To make Dark/Flat field correction, two pictures should be taken. One with lens closed (offset
should be boosted) and one with uniform illumination of around 40%.
There will be TBD tables stored in the camera (For each gain, temperature, etc,).
The operator is per pixel and defined according to following formula:
The GeniCam interface for this feature is described below:
Name
Interface
Values
Description
Calibration
Icategory
DarkFieldCorrectionEnable
IBoolean
FlatFieldCorrectionEnable
IBoolean
Table 18 : Field Correction GeniCam names
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12.4 Analog controls
The GeniCam interface for this feature is described below:
Name
Interface
Values
Description
AnalogControl
Icategory
GainSelector
IEnumeration
DigitalAll
DigitalRed
DigitalGreen
DigitalBlue
Selects digital gain to control
Gain [GainSelector]
IFLoat
Specifies the gain. The gain
written to register is
GainAll*GainX, where X is the
color
AnalogGain
IEnumeration
1
2
4
8
Analog gain.
BlackLevelSelector
DigitalAll
DigitalRed
DigitalGreen
DigitalBlue
AnalogAll
Selects black level to control
BlackLevel
[BlackLevelSelector]
IFloat
-1024 to 1024
Controls the DC offset applied
to each channel. The value
written to register will be
All+Color.
If selected AnalogAll the
control is done with VOFF +
VOFF invert bit in SSI
BlackLevelAuto
IEnumeration
Off
DigitalOnce
DigitalContinuous
AnalogOnce
AnalogContinuous
Table 19 : Analog controls GeniCam names
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12.5 LUT
The LUT should perform functionality such as gamma correction.
The GeniCam interface for this feature is described below:
Name
Interface
Values
Description
LUTControl
ICategory
LUTSelector
IEnumeration
Red
Green
Blue
LUTEnable[LUTSelector]
IBoolean
True
False
LUTIndex[LUTSelector]
IInteger
0-1023
LUTValue[LUTSelector][LUTIndex]
IInteger
0-1023
LUTValueAll[LUTSelector]
IRegister
Table 20 : LUT GeniCam
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13.1 Fiber cables
Optical fibers are widely used to permits transmission over longer distances and at
higher bandwidths than other forms of communication. Fibers are used instead of metal wires
because signals travel along them with less loss and are also immune to electromagnetic
interference.
Fibers that support many propagation paths or transverse modes are called multi-mode
fibers (MMF), while those that only support a single mode are called single-mode fibers (SMF).
Multi-mode fibers generally are used for short-distance communication links and for applications
where high power must be transmitted. Single-mode fibers are used for most communication links
longer than 300 meters (1,200 ft.).
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14.1 Ordering information
Item name
Item part number
JetCam Camera
JetCam19/25/160
Komdo Fiber Frame Grabber
KY- FGF
QSFP+ single-mode module
KY-QSFP-10
QSFP+-CWDM single-mode module
KY-QSFP-10-CWDM
QSFP+ multi-mode module
KY-QSFP-3M
QSFP+ MTP/MPO single-mode Fiber cable X m
TBD
QSFP+ MTP/MPO multi-mode Fiber cable X m
TBD
Power supply 12V
KY-PWR12
Table 21 : Ordering Information
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