Pulnix TM-4000CL Series Operation Manual

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

Operation Manual

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Warranty

All of our solid-state cameras sold in North America have a full three-year warranty. Those sold elsewhere have a full one­year warranty. If any such product proves defective during the warranty period, JAI PULNiX, Inc. will repair the defective
product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product. This warranty
shall not apply to any damage, defect or failure caused by improper use or inadequate maintenance.

Certifications

CE Compliance

The TM-4000CL 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:

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Immunity: EN50082-2/1997
Emissions: CISPR22: 1997/EN55011: 1998 Class B

All PULNiX 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 PULNiX 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.

WARNING

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1.3 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.1 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.1.1 Unpacking Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.1.2 Components List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.1.3 Accessories and Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.2 Camera Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2.2.1 Heat Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2.2.3 Camera Link Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

2.2.4 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2.2.5 Attaching the Analog Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2.6 Attaching the Camera Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1 Camera Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1.1 Digital I/O Connector (Camera Link) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.1.2 Analog Output Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1.3 Power and External Sync Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3.2 Progressive Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.3 Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.4 Integration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

3.5 Asynchronous Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.5.1 Internal Shutter Speed Control (TM-4000CL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3.5.2 External VINIT With Pulse Width No-Delay Shutter

and ROI (Read-out Inhibit) (TM-4000CL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.6 Dynamic Range Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.6.1 Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.7 Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3.7.1 Full Progressive Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

3.7.2 Partial Scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3.8 External Sync and Pixel Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3.9 Camera Timing Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3.9.1 Video Output Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

3.10 Serial Communication Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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4 TM-4000CL Preliminary Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

5 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1 Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.1 Symptom: No Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.1.2 Symptom: Dark Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.1.3 Symptom: Non-synchronized Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

5.2 Information and Support Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

6 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.1.1 TM-4000CL Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

6.1.2 Spectral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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List of Figures

FIGURE 1. CL (Camera Link) System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

FIGURE 2. 3M Camera Link Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

FIGURE 3. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

FIGURE 4. Internal Shutter Speed Control (TM-4000CL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

FIGURE 5. No-Delay Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

FIGURE 6. No-Delay Shutter and Read-Out Inhibit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

FIGURE 7. Scan Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

FIGURE 8. Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

FIGURE 9. Spectral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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List of Tables

TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TABLE 2. Connector and Pin-out Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

TABLE 3. TM-4000CL Preliminary Command List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TABLE 4. TM-4000CL Camera Specifications Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TM-1400 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

January 12, 2004

TM-4000CL Series Progressive
Scan Shutter Cameras

Operation Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Product Description

The PULNiX TM-4000CL series1 consists of dual-tap output, high-resolution, high-speed monochrome

progressive scan CCD cameras.
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. The frame rate is 15 fps. A square imager
format with uniform square pixels provides superior image definition in any orientation. On-chip micro
lenses provide increased sensitivity.

The TM-4000CL has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set at externally selectable

look-up table (LUT)
full dynamic range in the normal output signal range. As dual-tap outputs camera, the TM-4000CL has
dual-channel auto-block level balancing and auto-gain balancing functions. The camera has a dual-tap,
10-bit or 8-bit Camera Link output. All the key functions are controlled via Camera Link serial
communication interface.

Multi-camera operation requires synchronized data and clock phases from each camera. The TM­4000CL has a pixel clock locking phase lock loop (PLL) for multi-camera operation that is offered as
standard.

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The interline-type CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution

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knee slopes to convert 10-bit input to 8-bit output, thereby optimizing the CCD’s

1. The TM-4000CL is available with either 8-bit processing or 10-bit processing. You must specify
your choice of configurations when you purchase the camera.

2. The TM-4000CL series consists of the TM-4000CL (monochrome) and the TMC-4000CL (color).
Unless otherwise noted, all information contained in this manual is relevant to both models.

3. The TM-4000CL 8-bit output camera has an LUT, which the 10-bit camera does not have.

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1.2 Features

Applications for the TM-4000CL include machine vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation
systems, high-definition graphics, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, archiving, and high­security surveillance.

• Miniaturized and lightweight

The printed circuit boards in the TM-4000CL have been arranged based on a new design
philosophy. This 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 50.8mm x

50.8mm x 81.5mm in dimensions, and weighs only 155 grams.

• Imager

The TM-4000CL uses a dual-tap progressive-scan interline transfer CCD that has the following
features:

- Resolution of 2048 x 2048 active pixels for excellent image quality.

- 7.4 x 7.4 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 has an excellent S/N ratio that is

greater than 48dB.

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

• Electronic shutter

The TM-4000CL 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
2048 lines of vertical resolution, as compared to a conventional CCD camera which captures only
half the vertical lines per shutter.

• Asynchronous reset

The TM-4000CL 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. The
TM-4000CL’s asynchronous reset is flexible and accepts external horizontal drive (HD) for phase
locking. When the VINIT (5V) pulse is applied to CC1, it resets the camera's scanning and purging
of the CCD.

The TM-4000CL has 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 speed control. The speed control varies from 1/125 to 1/16,000 sec. The

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

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

• Output

The TM-4000CL has a dual tap 10-bit or 8-bit Camera Link output. The analog output is
714 mVp-p composite video (75 ohms) on all models.

• Dual-Channel Auto Black Level Balancing and Auto Gain

The TM-4000CL, as a dual-tap output camera, has dual-channel auto black level balancing and
auto gain balancing functions.

• Integration

The TM-4000CL is capable of capturing high-resolution integration images. Its CCD imager can
be exposed for longer than the normal scan timing of 1/15 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 applying INTEG signal to
CC2 control of Camera Link or by feeding VINIT pulse width control up to 1 sec of the pulse
width in async pulse width control mode for the frames to be integrated.

• Three-Year Warranty

The CCD solid-state image sensor allows the camera to maintain a superior performance level
indefinitely while requiring virtually no maintenance. PULNiX backs all of the TM-series cameras
with a three-year warranty.

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Introduction

Warning: Unscrewing the camera cover or opening the camera in any

1.3 System Configuration

FIGURE 1. CL (Camera Link) System Configuration

Figure 1 below presents a typical system configuration for the Camera Link version.

Power and
Ext. Sync

PD-12P (series)
power supply

12P-02S

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way will void this warranty unless prior written approval is
obtained from the factory.

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CAMERA LINK

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POWER VIDEO

Monitor

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 PULNiX representative immediately.

• TM-4000CL camera

• Camera-specific data sheet

• Camera-appropriate operation manual (if ordered)

• Dual-tap AccuPiXEL camera-control 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 PULNiX representative before you install your camera to determine what you
might need.

• PD-12U series power supply

• 12P-02S power cable

• 26CL-02-26 Camera Link cable

2.2 Camera Setup

2.2.1 Heat Dissipation

The TM-4000CL is a compact 2K by 2K camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a
compact package, the outer case of the camera gets hot due to heat dissipation. For optimal
performance, PULNiX recommends using a cooling fan to set up a positive air flow around the camera
and following the precautions below.

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

aluminum.

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

material like plastic.

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

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

have any questions.

2.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations

2.2.2 (a) 12-Pin Connector

The TM-4000CL has a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input and signal integration. Pin #1 is
Ground and pin #12 is +12V DC. The pin-out table is shown below. Serial communication camera
control is done via the Camera Link connector on the rear panel of the camera.

TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector

Pin Description Pin Description

1GND 7

NC/VD in

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3

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9

2

10

11

12

8

7

2 +12V DC 8 Strobe

3 GND (analog) 9

4 Video out 10

5 GND (digital) 11

6

*. Option

NC/VINIT in

*

NC/HD in

NC/RXD (RS-232)

NC/Integration Control

12

NC/TXD (RS-232)

*

*

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4

5

6

2.2.2 (b) Digital I/O Connector

The TM-4000 has a 26-pin connector on the rear panel to output Camera Link data. The connector pin­out is shown in Table 2 on page 5.

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TABLE 2. Connector and Pin-out Configurations

Pin # Description I/O Pin # Description I/O

1 GND 14 GND

2 Tx OUT 0- Out 15 Tx OUT 0+ Out

14

Camera Link Connector

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Camera Link Connector (Continued)

Pin # Description I/O Pin # Description I/O

3 Tx OUT 1- Out 16 Tx OUT 1+ Out

4 Tx OUT 2- Out 17 Tx OUT 2+ Out

5 Tx CLK OUT - Out 18 Tx CLK OUT+ Out

6 Tx OUT 3- Out 19 Tx OUT 3+ Out

7 SerTC+ In 20 SerTC- In

8 SerTFG- Out 21 SerTFG+ Out

9 VINIT- /CC1- In 22 VINIT+ In/CC1+

10 INTEG+/CC2+ In 23 INTEG- In/CC2-

11 EX-HD-/CC3- In 24 EX-HD+ In/CC3+

12 EX-VD+/CC4+ In 25 EX-VD- In/CC4-

13 GND 26 GND

Note: SerTC: Serial To Camera

SerTFG: Serial to Frame Grabber

2.2.2 (c) Analog Output Connector

The TM-4000CL has a BNC connector on the rear panel to output analog
video signal (Channel “A” only at 40 MHz).

2.2.3 Camera Link Cable

The 26CL-02-26 cable assembly has been standardized as the Camera
Link cable. This cable has a 26-pin connector on both ends. This is a
straight-through cable and the pin-out configuration is shown in Table 2 on page 5. Contact PULNiX for
cable lengths other than 2 meters.

FIGURE 2. 3M Camera Link Cable

26 Position

High Density

Mini D Ribbon

(MDR) Male Plug

14

1

15 16

23

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18 19

56

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20 21

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25 26

Cable

26 Position

High Density

Mini D Ribbon

(MDR) Male Plug

25 26

12 13

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Note: For CL versions, serial communication for camera control is done via the Camera Link

connector on the rear panel of the camera.

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2.2.4 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup

2.2.4 (a) Power Supplies

The TM-4000CL camera requires 12V DC power that is obtained through the 12-pin connector located
on the rear panel of the camera. PULNiX recommends the following power supplies:

PD-12UU 100-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A universal voltage power supply,

US Plug

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

PD-12UE PD-12UU European plug

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

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

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

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

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

shorting.

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

• All connections must be properly insulated to prevent shorting.

2.2.4 (b) PULNiX Power Cables

If you are using PULNiX power cables such as the 12P-02S, please refer to the 12-pin connector pin­out diagram below. The cable pin-out diagram is shown in Figure 3 below. The color-coded leads use
Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V.

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FIGURE 3. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional)

+12 V

GND (Gray)

Male

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

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12P-02S Interface Cable

Pin# Lead Color Function Pin# Lead Color Function

1 Gray GND 7 Black coax

2 Yellow +12V DC 8 White coax shield Strobe out

3 Red coax shield (analog) 9 White coax

4 Red coax Video Out 10 Brown

5 Orange coax shield (digital) 11 Blue

6 Orange coax

VINIT IN

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12 Black coax shield

VD Input

HD Input

RXD (RS-232)

Integration

TXD (RS-232)

Monitor

Analog
Frame Grabber

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*

*. Optional

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.

2.2.4 (c) Building Your Own Power Cable

Refer to the 12-pin connector pin-out in Figure 3 on page 8. 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.

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 100V AC socket. This will power the camera up.

2.2.5 Attaching the Analog Video Output

When connecting the TM-4000CL to an analog frame grabber or a monitor, use the BNC connector on
the rear panel of the camera. The input of the monitor should be balanced for 75 ohms termination.
Standard RG-59 type coaxial cable should carry a full video signal for up to 500 feet. The TM-4000CL
has a two-row binning mode that can be used to display real-time images on PULNiX’s PVM-942 or
PVM-1242 monitors. These monitors are specially modified to accept a 30Hz progressive scan image.

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The multi-conductor cable 12P-02S from PULNiX can be used to transmit analog video, power, sync.
signals, and serial communication. The mini coaxial leads in PULNiX multi-conductor cables are
designed for short runs of no longer than 50 feet.

Note: Make sure that no extraneous wires are visible which could cause a short.

2.2.6 Attaching the Camera Lens

The TM-4000CL camera accepts 1.2" or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount

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

lens
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.

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

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3 Operation

3.1 Camera Rear Panel

CAMERA LINK

1

9

2

8

10

3

7

11

12

456

POWER VIDEO

3.1.1 Digital I/O Connector (Camera Link)

Refer to Section 2.2.3 on page 6 for information on digital output connectors.

3.1.2 Analog Output Connector

The camera has a BNC connector on the rear panel to output analog video signal.

3.1.3 Power and External Sync Connector

Refer to Section 2.2.2 (b on page 5 for information on the power and external sync. connectors.

3.2 Progressive Scanning

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

The TM-4000CL uses a state-of-the-art progressive scanning interline transfer CCD which scans all
lines sequentially from top to bottom at one frame rate. Like a non-interlace computer screen, it
generates a stable, crisp image without alternating lines and provides full vertical TV resolution of 1000
lines (a normal TV monitor display may not be able to show 1000 lines due to monitor resolution of
30Hz scanning).

The interline transfer architecture is also important to generate simultaneous shuttering. This is different
from full frame transfer architecture which requires a mechanical shutter or strobe light in order to
freeze the object motion.

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

The TM-4000CL outputs the progressive-scanned image with an electronic shutter in two different
formats:

1. Progressive-scanning digital and analog output

The CCD signal goes through A/D and D/A converters and through 10-bit in, 10-bit or 8­bit out look-up table (LUT).

The analog output is the same as 75 ohms, 714mVp-p format available from BNC and
12-pin connector. The digital output is available via the Camera Link connector.

2. Partial Scan Mode

By selection, the camera has centered 1000 lines, 500 lines, and 250 lines. Partial scan
mode, 1000 lines, partial scan’s frame rate is 28fps. 500 lines is 50 fps, 250 lines is 80
fps.

3.3 Electronic Shutter

The TM-4000CL has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides a superb picture 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.

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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 1000 lines
of vertical resolution, as compared to a conventional CCD camera which captures only half the vertical
lines per shutter.

3.4 Integration

The CCD imager of the TM-4000CL can be exposed for longer than the normal scan timing of 1/15 sec.
This integration feature provides extra sensitivity for dark-environment applications. The progressive­scan imager permits a full frame of resolution in non-interlace format. Integration is achieved by
controlling CC2 Camera Control line through the Camera Link cable to low (GND) or providing pulse­width control up to 1/15 frames. Please refer to Figure 2.2.2 on page 5 for pin-out information on the
12-pin connector.

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3.5 Asynchronous Reset

VINIT

VD

SG (TRANSFER GATE)

DISCHARGE PULSE

FDV

VIDEO

Stand-by Image Stand-by Image

The TM-4000CL camera includes two modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed:

• Internal Shutter Speed Control

• External VINIT with Pulse Width

ASYNC RESET

PROGRESSIVE OUTPUT

Shutter Video

3.5.1 Internal Shutter Speed Control (TM-4000CL)

EXT. VINIT

HD

INT. VINIT with shutter speed control

Discharge

Transfer Gate

FDV

Analog Video Sync

The video signal starts with internal VINIT. The camera operates the reset and shutter in the same way
as the external pulse width control mode. When the external VINIT pulse is applied, internal VINIT is
latched to HD and the internal VINIT is delayed to set up the shutter speed period. The shutter speed is
controlled by communication software from “1” to “8.” Video output timing starts right after the
internal VINIT and single shots, FDV is output at the internal VINIT timing.

Exposure time set by shutter speed

32H

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3.5.2 External VINIT With Pulse Width No-Delay Shutter and ROI (Read-out
Inhibit) (TM-4000CL)

For multiple-camera applications such as 2D or 3D measurement and multi-angle inspection,
simultaneous image capturing at an exact shutter timing for all cameras is a critical requirement. The
TM-4000CL’s asynchronous pulse-width control mode provides no-delay shutter as standard.
Regardless of the internal pulse timing, the camera discharges at the VINIT leading edge and transfers
charges at the trailing edge of the pulse. Even though each camera runs with slightly different H and
data clock timing, the image capturing is exactly simultaneous.

FIGURE 4. No-Delay Shutter

EXT. VINIT (Pulse width control)

HD

INT. VINIT after trailing edge of EXT. VINIT

Discharge

Transfer Gate

Strobe

FDV

Analog Video Sync

Exposure time set by pulse width

32H

Vsync

The TM-4000CL camera also has read-out-inhibit control (ROI) to control the vertical clock start
(Async Shutter #9). When ROI is low, V-clock is stopped and the transferred charges remain in the
vertical shift registers, which work like CCD memory. When the ROI is high, it clocks out the CCD
data. This helps a single frame grabber process multiple images in pipeline processing (sequential
process).

Note: When the ROI function is not used, make sure that the INTEG/ROI CCL input is kept logic

high during Async. pulse width control mode.

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FIGURE 5. No-Delay Shutter and Read-Out Inhibit

VINIT (External Pulse Width Control Trigger)

No-Delay Shutter (All cameras)

Discharge

No-delay Exposure

Transfer Gate

ROI pulse width: Min. 1H to 1frame

ROI Control: Camera #1

Camera #1 Video

FDV/Vsync

Max. 1H delay

ROI Control: Camera #2

Camera #2 Video

3.6 Dynamic Range Control

mV

600

400

CCD OUTPUT VOLTAGE

200

0

0

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

The TM-4000CL uses a CCD with 7.4 µm x 7.4 µm pixel and two-phase vertical shift register structure.
The well capacity is 40,000 electrons. The theoretical dynamic range is 40,000:30 = 1333:1 (60 dB).

Max. Digital dynamic range at 3 dB amp

Digital saturation at 16 dB amp

Analog saturation at 20 dB amp

20

40

80

LUMINANCE

10060120

Blooming adj. = 13. 5 V
Lens: F=5.6

Vsub = 8 V

Vsub = 10 V

Vsub = 12 V

Vsub = 14 V

Vsub = 16 V

Vsub = 18 V

160

140

FL

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

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

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

The TM-4000CL has a built-in LUT (look-up table) for dynamic range control.

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

(maximum level... saturation point) are set to 10-bit A/D input so that the full dynamic range of the
CCD is utilized at 10-bit references as the input and the LUT output is converted into 8-bit to adjust the
gamma correction.

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

3.7 Scan Modes

The TM-4000CL supports the following scan modes:

FIGURE 6. Scan Modes

line 1
line 2

n

n+1

line 1+2
line 3+4

(2n-1)+2n

Progressive scan

Two row binning

3.7.1 Full Progressive Scan

Normal scanning mode the TM-4000CL is for 2048 x 2048 pixels. The standard speed with dual­channel output is 15 frame/sec at the pixel clock of 40 MHz. The progressive scan reads every line from

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top to bottom and, unique in an interlace-scan camera, all lines are obtained per image capturing with
electronic shutter.

3.7.2 Partial Scan

TM-4000CL has centered 1000 lines, 500 lines and 250 lines partial scan mode.

Center

1000, 500, 250

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

3.8 External Sync and Pixel Locking

The TM-4000CL accepts an external sync of standard HD and VD at TTL level for general locking to a
system sync and clock.The frequency requirement is as follows:

Full Progressive Scan:

fHD = 30.769 KHz ± 2%
fVD = 14.79 Hz ± 2%
(Internal Master clock = 80.00 MHz,
Pixel clock = 40.00 MHz)

100L Partial Scan:

fHD = 30.769 KHz ± 2%
fVD = 27.97 Hz ± 2%

500L Partial Scan:

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fHD = 30.769 KHz ± 2%
fVD = 49.63 Hz ± 2%

250L Partial Scan:

fHD = 30.769 KHz ± 2%
fVD = 79.92 Hz ± 2%

Note: The external sync is not available in two-row binning.

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3.9 Camera Timing Charts

Model: TM-4000 Operation Mode: Dual Tap Output

Master Clock: 80.000 MHz, M=12.5 nsec
Pixel Clock: 40.000 MHz, P= 25.0 nsec

1. Pixel Clock and Digital Data

Pixel Clock

A

Data

Tcd: Clock to Data Ready
Tdc: Data Ready to Next Clock
Thd: Data Hold Time

Tcd = 12.5 nsec, Tdc = 12.5 nsec, Thd = 7 nsec.

2. Horizontal Signals Timing

External HD

A [ 100 P],( 2.50 µs)

Internal HD

LDV

G [ 0 P], ( 0.0 µs)

Digital Data

Tc d

fHD = [ 30.78 KHz]
tHD = [ 32.5 µsec]

B [ 1200 P], ( 30.0 µs)

C [ 1300 P], ( 32.5 µs)

D [ 276 P], ( 6.90 µs)

E [ 1024 P], ( 25.6 µs)

F [ 1300 P], ( 32.5 µs)

Tdc

Thd

H [ 276 P], ( 6.9 µs)

Analog Video

N [ 100 P], ( 2.50 µs)

J [ 176 P], ( 4.40 µs)

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I [ 1024 P], ( 25.6 µs)

K [ 1024 P], ( 25.6 µs)

M [ 100 P], ( 2.50 µs)

L [ 100 P], ( 2.50 µs)

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Model: TM-4000

Master Clock: 80.000 MHz, M= 12.5 nsec
Pixel Clock: 40.000 MHz, P= 25.0 nsec

3. External Reset Timing and Vertical Signals Timing

External VD

B [ <1 H], ( <32.5 µs)

Internal VD

FDV

F [ 0 H], ( 0.0 µs)

Digital Data

I [ 0 H], ( 0.0 µs)

Analog Video

C [ 9 H], (0.29 ms)

G [ 32 H], ( 1.04 ms)

J [ 32 H], ( 1.04 ms)

M [ 29 H], ( 0.94 ms)

A [ 2080 H], (67.6 msec)

D [ 2071 H], ( 67.3 ms)

E [ 2080 H], ( 67.6 ms)

H [ 2048 H], ( 66.56 ms)

K [ 2048 H], ( 66.56 ms)

Operation Mode: Dual Tap Output
Full Scan

14.79 Frames/second

L [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

4. Async Reset Timing

VINIT Trigger

Q [VariableH], ( µs)

Internal VD

FDV

Digital Data

Analog Video

Z [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

O [ 2048 H], ( 66.56 ms)

P [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

N [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

Q: Internal VD shift = 1H + async shutter speed

R [ 9 H], ( 0.29 ms)

S [ 2071 H], ( 67.3 ms)

T [ 2080 H], ( 67.6 ms)

V [ 32 H], ( 1.04 ms)

W [ 2048 H], ( 66.56 ms)

X [ 32 H], ( 1.04 ms)

Y [ 2048 H], ( 66.56 ms)

AA [ 29 H], (0.94 ms)

CC [ 2048 H], ( 66.56 ms)

BB [ 3 H], ( 97.5 µs)

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Model: TM-4000

Master Clock: 80.000 MHz, M= 12.5 nsec
Pixel Clock: 40.000 MHz, P= 25.0 nsec

5. External Reset Timing and Vertical Signals Timing

External VD

B [ <1 H], ( <32.5 µs)

Internal VD

FDV

F [ 0 H], ( 0.0 µs)

Digital Data

I [ 0 H], ( 0.0 µs)

Analog Video

C [ 9 H], (0.29 ms)

G [ 100H], ( 3.25 ms)

J [ 100H], ( 3.25 ms)

M [ 97 H], ( 3.1525 ms)

A [ 1100 H], ( 35.75 msec)

D [ 1091 H], ( 35.4575 ms)

E [ 1100 H], ( 35.75 ms)

H [ 1000 H], ( 32.5 ms)

K [ 1000 H], ( 32.5 ms)

Operation Mode: Dual Tap Output
Centered 1000Ls PS

27.97 Frames/second

L [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

6. Async Reset Timing

VINIT Trigger

Q [VariableH], ( µs)

Internal VD

FDV

Digital Data

Analog Video

Z [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

O [ 1000 H], ( 32.5 ms)

P [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

N [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

Q: Internal VD shift = 1H + async shutter speed

R [ 9 H], ( 0.29 ms)

S [ 1091 H], ( 35.4575 ms)

T [ 1100 H], ( 35.75 ms)

V [ 100 H], ( 3.25 ms)

W [ 1000 H], ( 32.5 ms)

X [ 100 H], ( 3.25 ms)

Y [ 1000 H], ( 32.5 ms)

AA [ 97 H], ( 3.1525 ms)

CC [ 1000 H], ( 32.5 ms)

BB [ 3 H], ( 97.5 µs)

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Model: TM-4000

Master Clock: 80.000 MHz, M= 12.5 nsec
Pixel Clock: 40.000 MHz, P= 25.0 nsec

7. External Reset Timing and Vertical Signals Timing

External VD

B [ <1 H], ( <32.5 µs)

Internal VD

FDV

F [ 1 H], ( 32.5 µs)

Digital Data

Analog Video

C [ 9 H], (0.29 ms)

G [ 120H], ( 3.90 ms)

J [ 120H], ( 3.90 ms)

M [ 117 H], ( 3.8025 ms)

A [ 620 H], ( 20.15 msec)

D [ 611 H], ( 19.8575 ms)

E [ 620 H], ( 20.15 ms)

H [ 500 H], ( 16.25 ms)

K [ 500 H], ( 16.25 ms)

Operation Mode: Dual-Tap Output
Centered 500Ls PS

49.63 Frames/second

L [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

8. Async Reset Timing

VINIT Trigger

Q [Variable], ( µs)

Internal VD

FDV

Digital Data

Analog Video

Z [ 4H], ( 130 µs)

O [ 500 H], ( 16.25 ms)

P [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

N [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

Q: Internal VD shift = 1H + async shutter speed / VINIT pulse width

R [ 9 H], ( 0.29 ms)

S [ 611 H], ( 19.8575 ms)

T [ 620 H], ( 20.15 ms)

V [ 121 H], ( 3.9325 ms)

W [ 500 H], ( 16.25 ms)

X [ 121 H], ( 3.9325 ms)

Y [ 500 H], ( 16.25 ms)

AA [ 117 H], ( 3.8025 ms)

CC [ 500 H], ( 16.25 ms)

BB [ 3 H], ( 97.5 µs)

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Model: TM-4000

Master Clock: 80.000 MHz, M= 12.5 nsec
Pixel Clock: 40.000 MHz, P= 25.0 nsec

9. External Reset Timing and Vertical Signals Timing

External VD

B [ <1 H], ( <32.5 µs)

Internal VD

FDV

F [ 0 H], ( 0.0 µs)

Digital Data

I [ 0 H], ( 0.0 µs)

Analog Video

C [ 9 H], (0.29 ms)

G [ 135H], ( 4.3875 ms)

J [ 135H], ( 4.3875 ms)

M [ 132 H], ( 4.29 ms)

A [ 385 H], ( 12.5125 msec)

D [ 376 H], ( 12.22 ms)

E [ 385 H], ( 12.5125 ms)

H [ 250 H], ( 8.125 ms)

K [ 250 H], ( 8.125 ms)

Operation Mode: Dual Tap Output
Centered 250Ls PS

79.92 Frames/second

L [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

N [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

10. Async Reset Timing

VINIT Trigger

Q [VariableH], ( µs)

Internal VD

FDV

Digital Data

Analog Video

Z [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

O [ 250 H], ( 8.125 ms)

P [ 3H], ( 97.5 µs)

Q: Internal VD shift = 1H + async shutter speed

R [ 9 H], ( 0.29 ms)

S [ 376 H], ( 12.22 ms)

T [ 385 H], ( 12.5125 ms)

V [ 135 H], ( 4.3875 ms)

W [ 250 H], ( 8.125 ms)

X [ 135 H], ( 4.3875 ms)

Y [ 250 H], ( 8.125 ms)

AA [ 132 H], ( 4.29 ms)

CC [ 250 H], ( 8.125 ms)

BB [ 3 H], ( 97.5 µs)

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3.9.1 Video Output Diagram

Model: TM-4000 Operation Mode: Dual-Tap Output

Master Clock: 80.000 MHz, M=12.5 nsec
Pixel Clock: 40.000 MHz, P= 25.0 nsec

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1. Horizontal Timing

LDV

Line N-1

<A> (Default)

Data Clock

Channel A Data

1024

Channel B Data

2048

<B>

Data Clock

Channel A Data

1024

B [ 276 P], ( 6.90 µs)

... ...

... ...

... ...

... ...

... ...

1

1025

1

fHD = [ 30.78 KHz]
tHD = [ 32.5 µsec]

A [ 1300 P], ( 32.5 µs)

C [ 1024 P], ( 25.6 µs)

Line N

... ...

2 1021

1026

2 1021

3

1027

3

4

1028

4

... ...

... ...

... ...

... ...

2045

2046

10231022

2047

10231022

1024

2048

1024

Line N+1

... ...

... ...

... ...

... ...

... ...

Channel B Data

... ...

<C>

Data Clock

Channel A Data

2047

Channel B Data

2048

... ...

... ...

... ...

2048

2047

1

2

2046

3 2041

4

2045

5

7

6

8

... ...

... ...

... ...

... ...

2042

102710281025

2044

1026

20452043

2046

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1025

2047

2048

... ...

... ...

... ...

... ...

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3.10 Serial Communication Kit

The Camera Link version’s control software is included in the AccuPiXEL Camera Control software.

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

4 TM-4000CL Preliminary Command List

The LVDS-version camera can be controlled via RS-232 commands. The Start character is always “:”
and the End character is always “CR” (return). For example, to set Asynchronous Pulse Width Mode,
send the command :SA9“CR” to the camera. The following table contains RS-232 commands that can
be used to control the camera.

TABLE 3. TM-4000CL Preliminary Command List

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TM-4000CL Preliminary Command List

Command
Parameters

Camera Control

:VRA= DDD <cr> :0<cr> Set reference voltage for ch A (DDD

:VRB= DDD <cr> :0<cr> Set reference voltage for ch B (DDD

:MGA= DDD <cr> :0<cr> Set CDS gain for ch A (DDD = 000 -

:MGB= DDD <cr> :0<cr> Set CDS gain for ch B (DDD = 000 -

:VRA? <cr> :0VA[DDD]<cr> Enquire reference voltage for ch A

:VRB? <cr> :0VB[DDD]<cr> Enquire reference voltage for ch B

:MGA? <cr> :0GA[DDD]<cr> Enquire CDS gain for ch A

:MGB? <cr> :0GB[DDD]<cr> Enquire CDS gain for ch B

Test Pattern & Auto Balancing

:TPTN N <cr> :0<cr> Enable/Disable Test Pattern (N=1

:EABL <cr> :0<cr> Enable auto gain balance

:DABL <cr> :0<cr> Disable auto gain balance

:ABL? <cr> :0AB[N]<cr> Check if auto gain balance is enable

:EACL <cr> :0 <cr> Enable auto black level balance

:DACL <cr> :0 <cr> Disable auto black level balance

:ACL? <cr> :0AB[N]<cr> Check if auto black level balance is

End of

Command

Ack
Response Description

= 9 bit in hex <1 sign bit + 8 data
bits>)

= 9 bit in hex <1 sign bit + 8 data
bits>)

2FF)

2FF)

Enable, N=0 Disable)

(N=1 Enable, N=0 Disable)

enabled (N=1 Enable, N=0, Disable)

Shutter Control

:MSH= S <cr> :o<cr> Set Manual Shutter (S= 0 - 9)

:DSH= DDD <cr> :o<cr> Set Direct Shutter (DDD=000 - 81F)

:ASH= S <cr> :o<cr> Set Async Shutter (S= 0 - 9)

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TM-4000CL Preliminary Command List

Command
Parameters

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

Lookup Table

:GM45 <cr> :o<cr> Set gamma (.45) table

:LINR <cr> :o<cr> Set linear table

:KNEE= X1Y1X2Y2<cr> :o<cr> "Set knees (X1,Y1,X2,Y2 = 00 -

:SLUT N <cr> :o<cr> Set positive knee or negative knee

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

Memory Pages

:WRPG N <cr> :o<cr> Write Page N (N = 0 - 6; Page 0 is

:LDPG N <cr> :o<cr> Load Page N (N = 0 - 6)

:RDPG N <cr> :o[settings]<cr> Read (Report) Page N (N = 0 - 6)

:RPST <cr> :o[settings]<cr> Report Current Overall Settings

End of

Command

Ack
Response Description

number

FF)"

(0=positive, 1=negative)

factory setting and not allowed to
change by customer)

Scan Mode

:SMD M <cr> :o<cr> "Set Mode (M = A,B,C,D)"

:SMD? <cr> :oMD[mode]<cr> Enquire current scan mode

Miscellaneous

:CAM? <cr> [CamMode] Enquire Camera Model

:VER? <cr> [version] Enquire current version of firmware

Note: If a command is not accepted for any reason, the camera will return a Nack response

"":e""<cr>.

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

5 Troubleshooting

5.1 Problems and Solutions

Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, problems can easily be solved by
following these instructions. If the following remedies fail to offer a solution to your problems, please
contact a PULNiX representative.

5.1.1 Symptom: No Video

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

• Power supplies

• Power cables

• Main power source

• Shutter control

• Async mode

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• Lens

• Digital output cable

• Analog video cable

5.1.2 Symptom: Dark Video

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

• Shutter selection

• Iris opening on the lens

5.1.3 Symptom: Non-synchronized Video

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

• Proper mode output

• Frame grabber software camera selection

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5.2 Information and Support Resources

For further information and support:

Phone: [phone]

[phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Mail: JAI PULNiX, Inc.

Sales Department

1330 Orleans Drive

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

ATTN: Video Applications

Web Site: www.pulnix.com

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6 Appendix

6.1 Specifications

TABLE 4. TM-4000CL Camera Specifications Table

Feature TM-4000CL

Imager 16.67mm x 16.05mm progressive scan interline transfer CCD

Pixels 2048 (H) x 2048 (V)

Cell size 7.4µm x 7.4µm

Scanning Full image (2048L) Partial scan 1000 lines, 500 lines and 250 lines

Sync

HD (CC3), /VD, (CC4) RS-644 through Camera Link cable

*

Full scan mode: VD=14.79Hz±5%

HD=30.78kHz±5%

Data clock output 40.000 MHz

Resolution Digital: 2048 (H) x 2048 (V),

(Analog: over 1000 TV lines (H) x 800 TV lines (V))

S/N ratio 48dB min. (AGC: off)

Min. illumination 1.0 lux with factory defaults: f=1.4 without IR cut filter (no shutter)

Sensitivity: 16µV/ e-

Video output Analog: 714 mVp-p composite video, 75 ohms, channel “A” only

AGC OFF

Gamma Programmable LUT (1.0 std.)

Lens mount C-mount (use 1” format lenses or larger)

Power requirement 12V DC, 450mA (current measured at 25°)

Operating temp.

-10°C to 45°C

†

Random vibration 7 Grms (10Hz to 2000Hz)

Shock 70G

Size (W x H x L) 50.8mm x 50.8mm x 85.1mm

Weight 155 grams

Optional Accessories
Power Cable
Power Supply
I/O

PD-12UUP (includes power connector)

26CL-02-26 Camera Link I/O cable

12P-02S

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Appendix

*. Optional Hd, Vd on the 12-pin connector.

†. Refer to Section 2.2.1 on page 4 for information on camera heat dissipation. Image quality will degrade

with increasing temperature.

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

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Appendix

6.1.1 TM-4000CL Physical Dimensions

FIGURE 7. Physical Dimensions

50.8 [2.00]

25.4 [1.00]

7.0 [0.28]

25.4 [1.00]

50.8 [2.00]
1"-32

8X 21.6 [0.85]

25.6 [0.97]

8X M3 X

6.5 [0.26]

4X

18.0 [0.71]

6.1.2 Spectral Response

Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL

73.4 [2.89]

85.1 [3.35]

22.0 [0.87]

11.0 [0.43]

1/4" -20

POWER

2X M6

CAMERA LINK

VIDEO

FIGURE 8. Spectral Response

0.4

0.35

0.3

0.25

0.2

0.15

Absolute Quantum Efficiency

0.1

0.05

0

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

Wavelength (nm)

TM-4000CL Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras

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