TS-9720EN Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras
Operation Manual
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The TS-9720EN 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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the interference at his own expense.
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TS-9720EN Series Operation Manual
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Scope of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Key Functions of the TS-9720EN Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 Required Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.1 Default Network Settings for the TS-9720EN Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2.2 Changing the IP Address of the TS-9720EN Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Installing the Required Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 Tutorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 Image Capturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1.1 Start Up the EN Setup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3.1.2 Camera Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1.3 Live Image Capturing/Focusing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.1.4 Image Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.2 Image Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1 FTP Image Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3.3 ADR (Automatic Dynamic Range) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.1 Light Sensor Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.2 Flash Nighttime Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.4 Time Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 Static IP Address Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5.1 DHCP Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6.1 Debug Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.6.2 Firmware Upgrade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3.6.3 RS-232 PowerPC Debug Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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4 Uploading the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.1 To Verify Version Numbers for all Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1.1 RS-232 PPC Debug Serial Port/Telnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.1.2 EN Setup Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
4.2 Updating the EN Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3 Updating the FPGA Bitfile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.4 Updating the Lib/Drv File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.5 Updating the OS Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.6 Updating the Camera’s H8 Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.7 Updating the Firmware Manually When the Network is Down . . 31
5 Connectors and Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.1 Connector Pin Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.1.1 12-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
5.1.2 High-Density 26-Pin D-Sub Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.1.3 10/100 BaseT Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
5.2 RS-232 Communication Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.3 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.1 Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.2 JAI PULNiX Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3.3 Building Your Own Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
5.3.4 Attaching the Power Cable to the Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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6 Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.4 Attaching the Camera Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
6.1 Progressive scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
6.2 Asynchronous Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
6.3 ADR (Automatic Dynamic Range) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.3.1 Electronic Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6.3.2 Video Amplifier Gain Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3.3 A/D Converter Parameter (Vtop and Vbottom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.4 Flash/Nighttime Light Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.5 External Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.5.1 RS-485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.5.2 Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.6 Color Filter Array (Color Version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
6.7 Image Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.7.1 TIF Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.7.2 JPEG Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.8 Image Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
6.8.1 UDP Image Transfer on Setup Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.8.2 TCP Message-Based Image Transfer on the Control Channel. . . . . . 43
6.9 Image Buffering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6.10 FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
6.11 NTP (Network Time Protocol). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
7 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.1 Problem 1: EN Setup Software Does Not Find Any
Camera in the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.2 Problem 2: EN Setup Software Found the Camera,
But the Video Image is Too Dark or Just Black . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.3 Problem 3: TTL Trigger/Ethernet Trigger/Serial
RS-485 Trigger Does not Generate Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
7.4 Problem 4: JPEG Image is Either Corrupt or Not
a Full-Size Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.5 Problem 5: EN Camera Does Not Send any FTP
Image to the FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.6 Problem 6: EN Camera Does Not Connect to Light
Sensor or the Connection is Not Reliable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.7 Problem 7: IO Board Communication Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.8 Problem 8: Night Time Image is Too Bright and
License Plate is Whited Out or Saturated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.9 Problem 9: Timestamp is Not Set to Current Local Time . . . . . . .50
7.10 Information and Support Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
8.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
8.2 Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
8.3 Spectral Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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List of Figures
FIGURE 1. Typical Equipment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
FIGURE 2. User Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FIGURE 3. Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
FIGURE 4. Camera Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
FIGURE 5. Live Image Capturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
FIGURE 6. Focus Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FIGURE 7. Measuring Box Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FIGURE 8. Half Size Image Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
FIGURE 9. “Quad Size” Image Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FIGURE 10. Hardware Trigger Sniffing Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FIGURE 11. 12-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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FIGURE 12. 26-Pin HD-Sub Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
FIGURE 13. Serial Communication Cable RS-232B-12
(JAI PULNiX part number: 310 132 19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
FIGURE 14. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FIGURE 15. Timing Chart 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
FIGURE 16. CFA Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
FIGURE 17. Enable TCP Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
FIGURE 18. Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
FIGURE 19. Spectral Response (B/W CCD for TS-9720EN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
FIGURE 20. Spectral Response (Color CCD for TSC-9720EN Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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List of Tables
TABLE 1. Firmware Names and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
TABLE 2. 12-Pin Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
TABLE 3. D-Sub Connector Pinout Configurations (10226-6212 VC) . . . 32
TABLE 4. 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Pinout Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
TABLE 5. Exposure Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
TABLE 6. Factory Default Settings of the ADR Shutter Min. and Max. . . 39
TABLE 7. Gain Table (BW EN Camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
TABLE 8. Gain Table (Color EN Camera) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TABLE 9. Factory Default Storage Setup of Image Buffering. . . . . . . . . . 44
TABLE 10. TS-9720EN Series Product Specifications Table . . . . . . . . . . . 51
TABLE 11. IR Cut Filter Optical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
TS-9720EN Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras
December 15, 2005
TS-9720EN Series Progressive
Scan Shutter Cameras
Operation Manual
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope of this Manual
This manual covers the operation of the TS-9720EN/TSC-9720EN traffic control camera.* For
information on how to operate the associated software, please see the software manual.
1.2 Related Documents
• Lane Controller to Ethernet Network Camera Interface Document, doc. number 69-1198
• Vehicle Imaging System 300 (VISCAM300) Camera Hardware Interface Definitions, doc.
• Vehicle Imaging System 300 (VIS300) Installation Manual, doc number 4087.72.004
• Vehicle Imaging System 300 (VIS300) EN Setup User’s Guide, doc number 4087.72.005
1.3 Key Functions of the TS-9720EN Camera
• Sensitive high-speed 2/3" progressive scan CCD camera
• 10/100 Mbit BaseT Ethernet interface
• External event trigger function for full-frame single/multiple image capture
• Triggering capability using Ethernet, TTL or serial (RS-485)
• Built-in PowerPC processor running Linux O/S
number 4087.72.002
• 64MB SDRAM for image buffering
*. Unless specifically mentioned, all information in this manual is relevant to both the TS-9720EN
camera (monochrome) and the TSC-9720EN camera (color).
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1.4 Product Description
• Static/DHCP support for TCP/IP configuration
• Image transfer over Ethernet using FTP over TCP/IP
• Frame date/time stamp facility with user-definable text strings
• High quality JPEG encoding
• Automatic dynamic range control and maximum contrast images using the optional Smart Light
Sensor
The TS-9720EN camera is an all-in-one progressive scan and Ethernet CCD camera, with a built in
image capture/storage function, and image-processing software using a built-in PowerPC processor. The
TS-9720EN performs JPEG compression and automatic FTP transmission of captured images to a file
server.
Typical applications for the TS-9720EN include Automatic Number Plate Reader (ANPR/ LPR),
vehicle fingerprints (vehicle matching technology), optical character recognition (OCR), and region-ofinterest extraction (ROI), as used in the market for ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems). The
TS-9720EN supports external event triggering, dynamic light sensor and tampering alarm input, and
provides the best quality and sensitivity images for ITS applications. Applications include machine
vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation systems, high-definition graphics, on-line inspection,
gauging, character reading, archiving, and high-security surveillance.
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2 Getting Started
2.1 Required Equipment
FIGURE 1. Typical Equipment Setup
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EN1* EN2* EN3*
PC
1P1 1P2 1P2
Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable
Ethernet switch
EN setup software
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Each camera requires a PD-12 12-V power supply.
For details, please see “Power Supplies and Cable Setup.”
• PD-12 power supply
• Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable
• 10/100/1 G Ethernet switch
• Debug-232 serial/power cable (JAI PULNiX part number 31013219)
Cat5e/6 Ethernet cable
2.2 Network Settings
2.2.1 Default Network Settings for the TS-9720EN Camera
The factory default network setting for the TS-9720EN is the following:
IP address : 10.0.0.65
Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0
Default gateway : 255.255.255.255 (disabled)
You must set up your computer network properly in order to allow it to communicate with the
TS-9720EN camera. It is very important to that your PC NOT be assigned the same IP address as the
camera. If you need to change the IP address, follow the instructions in Section 2.2.2 on page 4.
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2.2.2 Changing the IP Address of the TS-9720EN Camera
If you need to change the IP address of your TS-9720EN camera, you can do so using either the EN
setup software or the debug RS-232 serial/power cable. Choose the method that is most appropriate for
your application, and follow the steps listed.
2.2.2 (a) Changing the IP Address of the TS-9720EN Camera Using the EN Setup Software
You can use the EN setup software to change the IP address of the TS-9720EN camera. To so do, follow
the steps below.
1. First, set up your PC’s network setting properly so that your PC has the 10.0.0.XX subnet.
However, XX must not be 65, because the host PC’s IP address cannot be the same as that of the
camera. The subnet address must be 255.255.255.0.
2. Next, open the EN setup software. If you are starting this software for the first time, you will be
asked to type your password. Your case-sensitive user name and password are as follows:
User name: Administrator
Password: Password
3. Click the “Properties” button. You will see the EN cameras that are in the network.
4. Click the icon of the camera you want to change. Once it is selected, find the “IP address” register
and change the IP address of the camera.
5. Right-click on the camera icon and select “Reboot.” This option will reboot the camera.
6. The camera will now start up with a new IP address.
2.2.2 (b) Changing the IP Address of the TS-9720EN Camera Using the Debug RS-232 Serial/
Power Cable
You can use the debug RS-232 serial/power cable to access the BIOS menu and change the IP address of
the TS-9720EN camera. To do so, follow the steps below.
1. First set up your hyperterminal as 9600-8-N-1. Start up the TS-9720EN. You should now see the
BIOS start-up code.
2. Type “/” to stop the normal camera boot-up and to start the BIOS test mode.
3. Type “3” to select the “IP address change” setting.
4. Type “1” to select the first network interface, and then “1” again to change the local IP address.
5. Type the IP address you want to change.
6. Type “0” to return to the main menu, and then type “0” to start up the normal boot-up.
2.3 Installing the Required Software
The EN setup software is used to change the registers of the camera parameters, display live video
images, and sniff hardware/trigger Ethernet from the lane controller. To install the software required for
the TS-9720EN, run “Setup.exe” from the CD-ROM. This will guide you through the proper
installation. Once the software is loaded on your system, find the “EN Setup” software from the Start
menu (Start -> EN Setup -> EN Setup). If you are logging in for the first time, you must enter the
following case-sensitive user name and password:
User Name: Administrator
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Password: Password
Once you log in as Administrator, you can create a new user and set a custom password.
To set the properties of each camera connected to the network, follow the steps below:
1. Click the “Properties” button. The software will automatically find all EN cameras currently on the
network.
2. Select the EN camera you want to see in the left window. All accessible registers are displayed in
the right window.
3. Click the “Video” button. You can select the cameras in the left window in order to display either a
live image, or a triggered image. You can display up to four cameras in a single screen.
4. Adjust the lens as needed.
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3 Tutorial
3.1 Image Capturing
This section demonstrates typical operations of the EN camera that most applications will require. This
tutorial is intended for first-time users of the EN camera. Go through this section step by step to
familiarize yourself with the EN’s operations.
3.1.1 Start Up the EN Setup Software
Find the “EN Setup” shortcut on your desktop or go to “Start” -> “All Programs” -> “EN Setup” -> “EN
Setup.” Start the “EN Setup” software.
Type the case-sensitive user name “Administrator” and password “Password.”
You can create a new user and password from User Administration option. From the “Tools” menu,
select “User Administration,” as shown in Figure 2 below.
FIGURE 2. User Administration
Click the “Properties” button to see all the EN cameras that the software has found on your network.
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3.1.2 Camera Properties
FIGURE 3. Properties
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Click the camera icon on the left side of the window to see all the config/status registers accessible.
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FIGURE 4. Camera Properties
3.1.3 Live Image Capturing/Focusing
Click the “Video” button.
Highlight the icon of the camera you want to see. Click the
“Full Size” and “Live” video buttons. You will now see a
live video image. The live image is generated by an internal
trigger mechanism inside the EN camera. This internal
trigger is independent of either FTP or message-based TCP
image. Also, during live image display, Flash is disabled at nighttime.
The “Snap” button captures only a single video image. The “Freeze” button disables the “Live” image
option.
Use the “Live” or “Snap” buttons only while the camera is being set up, for when you want to see the
maximum frame rate of the video image to focus the lens.
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FIGURE 5. Live Image Capturing
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Use the “Focus Bar” button to make precise adjustments to the lens focus.
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FIGURE 6. Focus Bar
Use the “Measuring Box” button to make sure the license plate or particular target is in the correct side
of the video field of view.
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FIGURE 7. Measuring Box Position
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The “Half Size” image button is useful for situations in which two EN cameras together cover a single
lane. Using the “Half Size” image button to capture two images: one on the left side of camera1, the
other on the right side of camera2. To activate “Half Size,” click on the camera icon and drag it to either
the left or right video frame. Click the “Live” button to see the live image. Use the focus tool to make
precise adjustments to the lens focus.
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FIGURE 8. Half Size Image Position
Click the “Quad Size” image button to capture four images. Each image will then be reduced from the
full 768 x 484 resolution to 384 x 242 resolution. Click and drag the camera icon to the desired quad
image frame. Click the “Live” button to see a live image.
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FIGURE 9. “Quad Size” Image Button
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Three trigger-sniffing modes are available: “One,” “All,” and “Last.” “One” trigger mode is for when
you want the EN camera to take a single shot of video image, as soon as it receives a valid TTL trigger,
Ethernet trigger, or RS-485 serial trigger. “All” trigger mode is continuous trigger-sniffing mode.
Trigger sniffing is a mode of operation that allows the user to continuously and passively monitor
images captured by the external trigger without disturbing the trigger process. For every trigger input,
the EN camera will capture a new image. “Last” trigger mode is the same as “All” trigger mode, except
that the EN camera will send the last captured image when you select the “All” button. Flash is
activated when the trigger is received.
FIGURE 10. Hardware Trigger Sniffing Mode
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The “HW Trigger” and “Rep. Trigger” buttons send the Ethernet trigger command to the EN camera.
“HW Trigger” button sends a single Ethernet trigger command. “Rep. Trigger” sends a continuous
Ethernet trigger command every second.
3.1.4 Image Properties
You can monitor the image properties of captured images, whether it’s “Live,” “Snap,” or “Trigger Sniffing” mode. On the Video Window menu, select “Image Properties” under “View.” You can also use
the EN setup software to monitor the image properties of saved images and FTP images.
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3.2 Image Transfer
3.2.1 FTP Image Transfer
To transfer images via FTP, first make sure to set up the FTP server properly. Please check the
following items:
The username/password or anonymous login must be set for FTP server.
Set the permission of the read/write/create directory.
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First, type the IP address of the FTP server (destination IP). If you have a second FTP server, enter that
IP address as well. If the EN camera detects that the first FTP server is down, then it will automatically
send images to the second FTP server.
Enter the User name and Password that the FTP server gives permission to.
Type image type (TIF or JPEG). “Image1 Data” is an image triggered by the first TTL trigger, Ethernet
trigger, or RS-485 serial trigger. If the second FPGA trigger is set (Config Address=28), then the FPGA
automatically generates the second hardware trigger predefined delay after the first hardware TTL
trigger. “Image 2 Data” defines image type of the second triggered image. Normally, you should ignore
the “Image 2 Data.”
“Subdirectories” is normally set to 1000. The EN creates subdirectories under a single Destination DIR.
When the number of files in the subdirectory reach 1000, then the EN automatically creates another
subdirectory. Naming conventions of the subdirectory can be found in the LC-to-EN interface
document.
“Destination DIR” is a name of the directory where all “Subdirectories” are located.
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3.3 ADR (Automatic Dynamic Range) Control
3.3.1 Light Sensor Connection
ADR control is a process that runs inside the EN camera. It controls the camera every 1/10 second to
ensure that when the camera is triggered, it produces a high quality image of the license plate and the
vehicle it is mounted on, in all ambient lighting conditions. The ADR also decides when to turn on/off
auxiliary lighting as required to maintain proper plate illumination at night and during dawn/dusk
transitions. ADR uses an external light sensor to provide the information required to operate properly.
ADR operation can be enabled/disabled by the user at any time. Make sure to set up Moxa (RS-485 to
Ethernet converter) properly. See (VIS300 manual Appendix A).
In the camera’s “Properties” window, set up the light sensor’s IP address and Port number. These
numbers must be consistent with Moxa’s setting.
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You can connect up to two light sensors. If two IP addresses and port numbers are identical, then the EN
camera tries to connect only a single light sensor.
Set the ADR Control register from “Manual” to “ADR Control (Using the Light Sensor).” This will
activate the connection to the light sensor. If the connection is successful, you should see a live data
change in the ADR Debug side A/B registers. Also, you should see what camera parameters ADR
decides to set. In the above example, ADR sets to exposure time 4H (Dial 4 = 4H), Gain=255(max),
Vtop=0, and Vbot=0. If there is a connection error, then these register values will all remain zero.
Also, check the “Error Status” register. If there is a connection error, LS1_ERR or LS2_ERR is set. If a
light sensor is not required for your application, set the “Camera ADR Control” register to “Manual.”
3.3.2 Flash Nighttime Light Control
The strobe and continuous nighttime light can be manually turned on and off. Set “Flash Auto/Manual”
and “Night light Control” registers to Manual OFF or ON.
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Generate an Ethernet trigger or input TTL trigger to see Flash. The “Live” or “Snap” button does not
generate Flash, because they are independent from normal trigger operation.
Normally, Flash and Night Light are controlled by ADR and a light sensor. To take advantage of this
feature, connect to the light sensor. Set the “Flash Auto/Manual” and “Night Light Control” registers as
shown below.
In this setting, in the evening when light sensor reading drops below 12, Flash and Night Light are
turned on. And in the morning when the light sensor reading rises above 17, Flash and Night Light are
turned off.
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3.4 Time Synchronization
The EN camera supports NTP (network time protocol) synchronization. If you disable NTP by clearing
the “NTP Client Control” register, then the internal clock will drift approximately 1.5 seconds per day.
To reset the clock, set the “Real Time Clock” register to your current local time.
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If you decide to take advantage of the NTP feature, make sure to set up the NTP server, preferably with
GPS input. This guarantees that the clock drift is within 10ms. Set the NTP server IP-address registers
up to 3 NTP servers. Then, enable “NTP Client Control” register. Reboot the camera.
After rebooting the camera, check the “Real Time Clock” register to check if the current time is
properly set. Note that this time is GMT.
If the NTP drift file is empty, then the NTP will take about 1 hour to optimize the time. During the
initialization, “NTP Status” must show USYNC, and “NTP estimated error” is max. After 3-4 hours,
the time drift will become within 10ms. Check “NTP estimated error” and “NTP Status” registers again.
“NTP Status” must be showing “PLL.” This means that NTP is finally synchronized properly.
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3.5 Static IP Address Assignment
The factory default IP assignment is static IP= 10.0.0.65. The user must change the IP address of the
camera. There are four methods to change the static IP address: EN setup software, Telnet,serial
terminal using the debug RS-232 serial/power cable, and BIOS/Monitor using the debug RS-232 serial/
power cable.
The first two options, EN setup software, and Telnet, require that the network settings of the EN camera
such as IP address and Subnet Mask be known, while the last two options do not. If Ethernet is not
available, then the last two options will be useful.
The EN setup software is the easiest way to change IP address. In the “Properties” window, change the
network setting registers. After changing these registers, reboot the camera. The new setting appears at
the next power-up.
• Tel net
If you know the current IP address of the camera, you can telnet directly to the EN camera. Login
as User name = root, Password = JAI PULNiX. If you want to assign a new IP address temporarily,
you can use the “ifconfig” utility. If you want to assign a new IP address permanently, you can use
the “test_libcamera” utility (See Section 3.6.3, “RS-232 PowerPC Debug Port,” on page 24).
• Serial terminal using the debug RS-232 serial/power cable.
This is exactly the same as the previous “Telnet” solution, except that you do not need an Ethernet
connection. If Ethernet is down, or if the IP of the camera is unknown, this method is useful. You
can use “ifconfig” or “test_libcamera” utility to assign new IP address temporarily or permanently
(See Section 3.6.3, “RS-232 PowerPC Debug Port,” on page 24).
• BIOS/monitor using Debug RS-232 Serial/Power cable.
The BIOS/monitor is an even lower level of software running underneath of OS and application
code. By using the BIOS/monitor, you can assign a new IP address permanently. See Section 3.6.3,
“RS-232 PowerPC Debug Port,” on page 24 for detailed operation.
3.5.1 DHCP Client
Make sure that you have a DHCP server in your network.
Change the “Static/Dynamic IP Address Allocation” register from “Static” to “Dynamic.”
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Reboot the camera. In the next power-up, the camera will get the IP address dynamically from the
DHCP server.
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3.6 Maintenance
3.6.1 Debug Counters
For debugging purposes, some status registers are available as debug counters.
Detailed information for each debugging counter is included in the LC-EN Interface document. This
tutorial covers the following debug counters.
• Trigger Filter Noise count = number of hardware TTL triggers that failed trigger noise filter.
• PRE Filter Noise count = number of hardware TTL triggers that failed PRE filter.
• POST Filter Noise count = number of hardware TTL triggers that failed POST filter.
• Valid Trigger count = number of hardware TTL triggers that passed noise filter,
PRE filter, and POST filter.
• VINIT count = number of reset signals sent to CCD
• IRQ count = number of interrupt generated by FPGA to PowerPC
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By generating an Ethernet trigger (“All” and “HW Trigger” button on the EN setup video window), you
can see only VINIT and IRQ counters are incrementing. This is because the first four counters are only
for the hardware TTL trigger.
By feeding the hardware TTL trigger, you can see “Valid Trigger count,” “VINIT count” and “IRQ
count” register incrementing.
If you set 1ms to “Trigger Filter Noise” register and the hardware TTL trigger pulse is less than 1ms,
then the trigger is ignored as an invalid signal. Only “Trigger Filter Noise count” must be incremented.
However, all other counters remain the same.
If you set the PRE trigger filter to 10ms but the TTL trigger has only 9ms stable PRE condition, then
only “PRE Filter Noise count” must be incremented. However, all other counters remain the same.
If you set the POST trigger filter to 10ms but the TTL trigger has only 9ms stable POST condition, then
the “POST Filter Noise count” must be incremented. Unlike PRE trigger, “VINIT count” is also
incremented, because trigger pulse is sent to CCD anyway before finishing validation of POST
condition. Once FPGA invalidates the POST condition, FPGA does not generate IRQ to PowerPC.
Besides “POST Filter Noise count” and “VINIT count,” all other counters remain the same.
3.6.2 Firmware Upgrade
In the “Properties” window, right-click on the camera icon you want to upgrade. Select “Update
Firmware in Camera(s).”
You can update the five pieces of firmware inside the EN camera. Each piece of firmware has a
distinctive extension.
TABLE 1. Firmware Names and Descriptions
Firmware Name Description Filename conversion
EN Application Top-level application en_YYMMDDVR.app
FPGA Bit file FPGA firmware xc2s200e_YYMMDDVR.bit
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TABLE 1. Firmware Names and Descriptions (Continued)
Firmware Name Description Filename conversion
OS Image Real-time Linux OS image vmlinux_YYMMDDVR.osi
Lib/Drv file Library and driver package libdrv_YYMMDDVR.drv
Camera Module H8 firmware h8cpu_YYMMDDVR.pat
If you want to update multiple cameras at the same time, use the SHIFT key to highlight multiple
cameras. Then, right-click to select “Update Firmware in Camera(s).”
3.6.3 RS-232 PowerPC Debug Port
If you have the debug RS-232 serial/power cable, you can debug EN cameras over the serial port. This
is useful when Ethernet is not available. In this tutorial, we suppose we have accidentally assigned an
invalid IP address to the EN camera, and now we cannot communicate with the EN camera over
Ethernet. When this happens, there are two recovery methods.
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The first method requires setting the Hyperterminal to the following setting (9600-8-N-1. No hardware
handshake).
Power up the EN camera. You should see the monitor message in the serial terminal. Type the “/” key
within three seconds.
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After typing the “/” key, you should see the following monitor menu.
Enter “3” to select “Change IP addresses” mode.
Enter “1” to select Ethernet interface 1.
Enter “1” again to select “Change local address.”
Enter the new IP address.
After setting the new IP address, type “0” to exit the monitor menu.
After the boot-up sequence, login to the serial terminal. (Username = root, Password = JAIPULNiX)
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Type “en -v > version.txt.” View the content of “version.txt” to see the firmware version.
Enter the command “ps” to see what processes are running. If the “dhcpc” daemon is running, kill this
process. To do so, enter, for example, “kill <process_id>.”
Enter the command “ifconfig” to see if the network is up and running.
Eth0 is the network interface of the EN camera. In the above example, the EN’s network is set to the
following: IP address = 10.0.0.65. Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0.
If eth0 is not running or if you want to change to a different IP address, you can set the temporary
network setting just to enable a FTP, TELNET, or Ethernet connection.
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Enter the command “ifconfig eth0 <NEW IP ADDRESS> netmask <SUBNET MASK>.” This is a
temporary IP assignment because the EN camera will lose this setting once you restart it.
Now you should be able to telnet to the EN cameras.
If you want to assign the new IP address permanently, you can use the “test_libcamera” utility. The
“test_libcamera” utility allows access to EEPROM, where all network settings are saved. After starting
“test_libcamera,” you can use the following commands:
rc : read IP assignment (static or dhcp) wc : write IP assignment
rp : read IP addresss wp : write IP address
rs : read Subnet mask ws : write Subnet mask
rg : read Gateway wg : write Gateway
Change the IP assignment/IP address/SubnetMask/Gateway. Reboot the camera. The new IP address/
subnet mask are used at the next power-up.
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4 Uploading the Firmware
There are five pieces of firmware inside the EN camera that you can upload over the Ethernet. They are:
EN_APP: top-level application software.
OS_Image: Linux OS image and basic tile system
Lib/drV: library and driver file package
FPGA Bitfile: FPGA firmware
H8: H8 firmware. H8 is responsible for serial communication to the CCD
camera module and Gamma LUT.
4.1 To Verify Version Numbers for all Firmware
You can verify the version numbers of all firmware by using the RS-232 PPC debug serial port/telnet or
the EN setup software. Both methods are explained below.
4.1.1 RS-232 PPC Debug Serial Port/Telnet
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To verify the version numbers of all firmware with the RS-232 PPC debug serial port/telnet, login to EN
camera as ROOT with the following user name and password:
user name: root
password: JAIPULNiX
Type “en-v” to see the version numbers for all firmware currently running.
Ex: #en-v > version.txt
#more version.txt
Welcome to JAI-PULNiX EN Camera
EN version : 050812A0
OS version : 050810A0
Lib/drv version : 050812A0
FPGA version : 050805C0
4.1.2 EN Setup Software
To verify version numbers for all firmware using the EN setup software, follow the steps below:
1. Start the EN setup software.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
3. Search for cameras in the network.
4. Left-mouse click on the camera you want.
5. Find the version numbers.
4.2 Updating the EN Application Software
The EN setup software is used to update the EN application software. The method is described below.
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1. Start the EN setup software.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
3. Right-click on the camera, and select “Update Firmware.”
4. Select “Update EN Application.”
5. Reboot the EN camera for the updates to take effect.
Note: You cannot update the identical EN application version.
4.3 Updating the FPGA Bitfile
You can update the FPGA bitfile by using the EN setup software. To do so, follow the steps below.
1. Start the EN setup software.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
3. Right-click on the camera, and select “Update Firmware.”
4. Select “Update FPGA Bit-file.”
5. Reboot the EN camera.
4.4 Updating the Lib/Drv File
You can update the Lib/Driv file by using the EN setup software. To do so, follow the steps below.
1. Start the EN setup software.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
3. Right-click on the camera and select “Update Firmware.”
4. Select “Update Library/Driver.”
5. Reboot the EN camera.
4.5 Updating the OS Image
You can update the OS image by using the EN setup software. To do so, follow the steps below.
1. Start the EN setup software.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
3. Right-click on the camera and select “Update Firmware.”
4. Select “Update OS Image.”
5. Reboot the EN camera.
4.6 Updating the Camera’s H8 Firmware
You can update the camera’s firmware using the EN setup software. To do so, follow the steps below.
1. Start the EN setup software.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
3. Right-click on the camera, and select “Update Firmware.”
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4. Select “Update H8.”
5. Reboot the EN camera for the changes to take effect.
4.7 Updating the Firmware Manually When the Network is Down
It is sometimes necessary to update the firmware by hand when you do not have access to the network.
This can happen, for example, if you have forgotten the IP address of the camera or when the update via
the network fails. To update the firmware by hand, follow the steps below. You will need to use the
RS-232 serial cable and the power/serial debug cable.
1. Log-in (user=root, password=JAIPULNiX) and change the directory to /usr/local/bin.
2. Type “ps” to see the process running. Kill the “dhcpcd” process, if it is running in the background.
3. Assign a static IP address to the network interface.
Example: To assign a static IP=10.0.0.65 and subnetmask =255.255.255.0, enter the following command:
ifconfig eth0 10.0.0.65 netmask 255.255.255.0
4. Via FTP, manually send the firmware file to the /usr/local/bin directory of the EN camera.
5. Run test_bcs utility.
Ex.test_bcs –a en_YYMMDDVR.app Update EN App file
test_bcs -b xc2s200e_YYMMDDVR.bin Update FPGA bitfile
test_bcs -l libdrv_YYMMDDVR.drv Update Lib/Drv file
test_bcs -o vmlinuz_YYMMDDVR.osi Update OS image
6. Reboot the EN camera (command “reboot”). The new firmware is loaded at the next power-up.
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5 Connectors and Cables
5.1 Connector Pin Configurations
5.1.1 12-Pin Connector
FIGURE 11. 12-Pin Connector
The TS-9720EN has a 12-pin Hirose connector for power input, serial
communication, and signal integration. Pin #1 is Ground and Pin #2 is
+12V DC. Other pins handle a number of input and output functions,
as shown in Table 2 below.
TABLE 2. 12-Pin Connector
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND (power) 7 Reserved
2 +12V DC 8 Flash strobe output
3 GND (analog) 9 Reserved
4 Test point 10 RXD (RS-232) PowerPC debug
5 GND (digital) 11 Reserved
6 Trigger input 12 TXD (RS-232) PowerPC debug
5.1.2 High-Density 26-Pin D-Sub Connector
The TS-9720EN has a 26-pin MDR26 connector (3M part number 10226-6212VC) on the rear panel.
The connector pin-out is shown in Table 3 below.
port
port
1
9
2
10
3
11
4
8
12
5
7
6
FIGURE 12. 26-Pin HD-Sub Connector
TABLE 3. D-Sub Connector Pinout Configurations (10226-6212 VC)
High-Density 26-Pin D-Sub Connector (Female)
Pin # Description I/O Pin # Description I/O
1 GND (Power) 14 Tamper Input In
2 +12V Input Out 15 Reserved Out
3 RxD for Laser Detector
(TTL)
4 TxD for Laser Detector
(TTL)
5 DIR Control for Laser
Detector (TTL)
In 16 LVD / IO Selector Out
Out 17 Ethernet D+ (spare) -
Out 18 Ethernet A- Out
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High-Density 26-Pin D-Sub Connector (Female)
Pin # Description I/O Pin # Description I/O
6 Ethernet C+ (spare) - 19 GND (Analog) Out
7 Ethernet C- (spare) - 20 Test point Out
8 Ethernet B- In 21 Trigger Input Out
9 Ethernet B+ In 22 LC TxD (TTL) In
10 GND (Digital) Out 23 LC RxD (TTL) In
11 Flash Strobe Output Out 24 LC DIR Control (TTL) In
12 Flash Status Input In 25 Ethernet D- (spare) -
13 IO Status Change In 26 Ethernet A+ Out
5.1.3 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
TABLE 4. 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Pinout Configuration
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10/100 BaseT Ethernet Pinout Configuration
1 Ethernet TxD A+ 5 N/C
2 Ethernet TxD A- 6 Ethernet RxD B-
3 Ethernet RxD B+ 7 N/C
4N/C8N/C
5.2 RS-232 Communication Cable
FIGURE 13. Serial Communication Cable RS-232B-12 (JAI PULNiX part number: 310 132 19)
40±3mm
Receptacle
75mm±5mm
The RS-232B-12 interface cable is used to debug the PowerPC processor. This debug port is useful
when the network is down and RS-232 is the only choice to connect with the EN camera. See
Section 3.6.3 on page 24 and Section 4.7 on page 31 for detailed information on how to use the debug
PowerPC port.
2000±20mm
190±5mm
1925±10mm
Jack
1
6
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5.3 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup
5.3.1 Power Supplies
The TS-9720EN requires 12V DC power that is obtained through the 12-pin connector located on the
rear panel of the camera. JAI PULNiX recommends the following power supplies:
PD-12UU 100-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A universal voltage power supply with
PD-12UUP 100-240V AC 1.2A universal voltage power supply with US plug
PD-12UE 100-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A universal power supply with European plug
PD-12UEP 100-240V AC/12V DC 1.2A universal power supply with European plug and
If you are providing power through the 12-pin connector, the PD-12UUP and PD-12UEP power
supplies are available with the 12-pin mating connector already attached to the leads from the power
supply. The PD-12UU or PD-12UE power supply can be connected to the JAI PULNiX power cable
either directly or via a terminal strip.
US plug
and 12-pin connector
12-pin connector
When wiring the PD-12UU power supply directly, please note the following:
• The lead ends must be twisted together and tin-soldered for strength and electrical continuity.
• Shrink tubing or a similar insulator should be used to prevent exposed leads from touching and
shorting.
• The +12V lead is marked with a red stripe or white lettering; be sure not to reverse the leads.
• All connections must be properly insulated to prevent shorting.
5.3.2 JAI PULNiX Power Cables
If you are using JAI PULNiX power cables such as the 12P-02S, please refer to the 12-pin connector
pin-out diagram in “12-Pin Connector” on page 32. The cable pin-out diagram is shown in Figure 14
below. The color-coded leads use Gray for Ground and Yellow for +12V.
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FIGURE 14. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional)
Jack
Pin# Lead Color Function Pin# Lead Color Function
1 Gray GND 7 Black coax Reserved
2 Yellow +12V DC 8 White coax shield Reserved
3 Red coax shield GND 9 White coax Reserved
4 Red coax Video 10 Brown RXD
5 Orange coax shield GND 11 Blue Reserved
6 Orange coax VINIT IN 12 Black coax shield TXD
GND (Gray)
Power (Yellow)
Video Out (Red Coax)
HD In (White Coax)
VD In (Black Coax)
12P-02S Interface Cable
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+12 V
}
Analog
Frame Grabber
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.
5.3.3 Building Your Own Power Cable
Refer to the 12-pin connector pin-out in Section 5.1.1 on page 32. 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.
5.3.4 Attaching the Power Cable to the Connector
The 12-pin connector is keyed and will only fit in one orientation. Follow these directions to properly
attach the power cable to the camera connector:
1. Rotate the connector while applying slight pressure until the keyways line up.
2. Press the connector into place until firmly seated.
3. Plug the power cord into the AC socket. This will power the camera up.
5.4 Attaching the Camera Lens
The TS-9720EN camera accepts 2/3" or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount lens
to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats on the
mounting ring. Do not force the lens if it does not seat properly. Please note that some lenses with
extremely long flangebacks may exceed the mounting depth of the camera.
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6 Camera Features
6.1 Progressive scanning
Standard TV-system scanning is 525 lines interlace scanning as specified in the RS-170 protocol. Every
other horizontal line (odd lines and even lines) is scanned at a 60Hz rate per field, and the scanning is
completed with two fields (one frame) at 30Hz rate. Because of the interlace scanning, the vertical
resolution of CCD cameras is limited at 350 TV lines, regardless of the horizontal resolution. When
electronic shutter is applied, the CCD can hold only one field of charge at each exposure. Therefore, 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 TS-9720EN uses a state-of-the-art progressive scanning interline transfer CCD which scans all
lines sequentially from top to bottom at one frame rate (30Hz). Line a non-interlace computer screen, it
generates a stable, crisp image without alternating lines and provides full vertical TV resolution of 525
lines.
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.
6.2 Asynchronous Reset
The video signal starts with internal VD. When the external VINIT pulse is applied, internal VD is
latched to HD and the internal VD is delayed to set up the shutter speed period. The shutter speed is
controlled by the dial switch from “0” to “F.” Video output timing starts right after the internal VD and
single shots, FDV is output at the internal VD timing.
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FIGURE 15. Timing Chart 1
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½H
2H ≤ VINIT ≤ 1/15 sec
1
VINIT
(input to camera)
1H=63.5µs
VINIT after noise filter
HD
no
1H
Internal VINIT
(falls at next HD pulse
0 to 1H delay
after VINIT goes low)
CCD Exposure Time (8H)
delay
Transfer Gate Pulse
2
8H
½H
delay
(single-ended TTL from TPC)
(differential TTL out from camera)
Light Output
(from strobe)
Internal
Camera
Signals
Strobe Out
Strobe Control
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1. Trigger Noise Filter (Config Register Address = 30) Factory default 100µs
2. Flash Pulse Width (Config Register Address = 8) Factory default 1ms
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6.3 ADR (Automatic Dynamic Range) Control
ADR (Automatic Dynamic Range) control is a key algorithm of EN cameras. The ADR algorithm
controls the EN camera parameters on a continuous basis to maintain the contrast-to-noise of the license
plates on passing vehicles to a suitable level required for automatic license plate reading algorithms.
The EN ADR algorithm is unique in that it requires no moving parts and can perform this contrastmaintenance function without having to take multiple images of a vehicle in order to achieve the
required plate contrast. The key to this ability is a separate smart light sensor. Each EN camera can
communicate with up to two smart light sensors. Using these smart light sensors, the EN cameras
automatically optimize Exposure time (or shutter speed), Video Amplifier Gain (“Gain” in short), and
A/D converter parameters (Vtop and Vbottom).
Using EN setup software, user can turn on or off ADR control by accessing “Camera ADR Control”
config register (Address = 50).
6.3.1 Electronic Shutter
Normally, exposure time is controlled automatically by ADR (Automatic Dynamic Range) control
algorithm inside the EN, based on the output from light sensor. However during nighttime installations
it is often convenient to manually adjust the shutter time to a larger value so that the focusing targets and
vehicle used for setup are easily seen with the available road lighting. Manually adjusting shutter speed
can also be useful for certain types of debugging (See Section 7.2, “Problem 2: EN Setup Software
Found the Camera, But the Video Image is Too Dark or Just Black,” on page 47).
The following exposure times are supported:
TABLE 5. Exposure Times
Shutter Dial Exposure Time (H)
11
22
33
44
56
68
79
810
911
A12
B15
C31
D63
E 126
F 262
0 525
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When the EN camera is controlled by light sensor, user can monitor the shutter value in ENsetup
software by accessing “Camera Shutter” status register (Address = 233). Note that this Shutter value is
dial number and not actual exposure time. (left side of the table above).
User needs to set appropriate “ADR Shutter Max” and “ADR Shutter Min” config registers (Address
=53 and 58 respectively) to limit exposure time. In daytime, “ADR Shutter Min” limits the shortest
exposure time (or faster shutter speed). In night time, “ADR Shutter Max” limits the longest exposure
time (or slowest shutter speed). The factory default settings of “ADR Shutter Min” and “ADR Shutter
Max” are as follows:
TABLE 6. Factory Default Settings of the ADR Shutter Min. and Max.
Factory Default Settings of ADR Shutter Min. and Max.
BW Color
ADR Shutter Min Dial=1 (1H) Dial=3 (3H)
ADR Shutter Max Dial=6 (8H) Dial=10 (12H)
6.3.2 Video Amplifier Gain Control
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Normally, video amplifier gain is controlled automatically by an ADR (Automatic Dynamic Range)
control algorithm inside the EN, based on the output from the light sensor. However, the user can
manually change gain value by using the EN setup software (See Section 7.2 on page 47 for more
information). Normally, gain would be manually adjusted only when a different gain (and electronic
shutter setting) is needed to see the vehicle and focusing targets used for setup in whatever road lighting
is available at the installation site.
The following table shows the gain setting vs actual gain (dB):
TABLE 7. Gain Table (BW EN Camera)
Gain Value dB
010
36 12
60 14
83 16
112 18
143 20
176 22
200 24
230 26
255 27.5
Note: Gain Value is Gain entry in camera LUT after calibration.
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TABLE 8. Gain Table (Color EN Camera)
Gain Value dB
012
22 14
46 16
74 18
105 20
140 22
165 24
192 26
226 28
250 29.3
Note: Gain Value is Gain entry in camera LUT after calibration.
When the EN camera is controlled by a light sensor, user can monitor the gain value in the EN setup
software by accessing “Camera Gain” status register (Address = 232). This Gain value is the Gain Table
Entry in LUT after calibration (left side of the table above).
6.3.3 A/D Converter Parameter (Vtop and Vbottom)
Normally, Vtop and Vbottom are controlled automatically by an ADR algorithm inside the EN, based
on the output from the light sensor. While manual controls exist for changing Vtop and Vbottom, JAI
PULNiX does not recommend that users change the Vtop and Vbottom settings established by the ADR
algorithm. A great deal of knowledge is required to set these values correctly, and it is possible to set
these parameters so that the A-to-D circuit will not function correctly.
You can manually set Vtop and Vbottom by using the EN setup software (See Section 7.2 on page 47
for more information).
6.4 Flash/Nighttime Light Control
The strobe and continuous nighttime light controls are critical at nighttime. ADR (Automatic Dynamic
Range) control inside the EN automatically turns on and off the strobe and night light based on the
output from the light sensor. The user can manually turn on and off the strobe and night light if
necessary. You need to be able to access the following registers by means of the EN setup software.
Register Address 10: Night Light Control
Register Address 11: Night Light ON threshold and Flash enable.
Register Address 12: Night Light OFF threshold and Flash enable.
Register Address 50: Camera ADR Control
The distance and angle of the strobe unit toward the target is critical and must be optimized. Please refer
to the VIS300 Installation Manual for more information.
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6.5 External Control
6.5.1 RS-485
The TS-9720EN has the ability to connect multiple cameras on the same RS-485 network. Each camera
has an individual ID number selectable via control registers; Camera RS-485 group register
(address=107) and Camera RS-485 address registers (address=109). Thus it is possible to send a serial
RS-485 trigger to any or all of the cameras. RS-485 communication is accessed via the 26-pin
connector on the rear panel of the camera.
RS-485 is typically used by the lane controller to send serial trigger or to send DataID message to
validate the HW TTL trigger.
RS-485 is a differential signal communication for longer distance. Since RS-485 is not a common port
for PCs, a plug-in 485 board such as ULTRA-485 (Industrial Computer Source, San Diego, CA, 800523-2320) or compatible is required.
6.5.2 Ethernet
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The primary benefit of Ethernet is the scalability of the system; you can add as many EN cameras as
you want to the system. For example, you can connect up to 255 Ethernet devices to one class A subnet.
Command/Status register access and image transfer are securely done over TCP/IP protocol. In addition
to the message-based TCP image transfer, sniffing image on UDP is also supported. Captured images
are buffered inside EN camera, and can be automatically transferred to FTP server. Ethernet trigger can
be used for applications where time critical response is not required as hardware TTL trigger.
All functions over Ethernet are accessible by EN setup software. Please refer to VIS300 EN Setup
User’s Guide (Doc Number 4087-72-005).
6.6 Color Filter Array (Color Version)
JAI PULNiX TS-9720EN cameras use the staggered “3G” color mosaic filter pattern (see Figure 16
below). The CFA contains 75% green photo sites and 25% red and blue photo sites.
FIGURE 16. CFA Pattern
GG
G
B
R
G
GG
Output
GGG
B
G
First
Active
Pixel
R
GG
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Because the color filter array contains only a single R, G or B color in each pixel, the restored image has
to fill in colors in the missing pixel locations. The software uses neighboring pixel information to
“guess” the missing colors to make smooth, clear images. This is called “color interpolation.”
Because the TS-9720EN does not contain internal color-processing circuitry, viewer software must
perform color interpolation on host PC side. The EN setup software supports color interpolation.
After color interpolation, white balance must be properly done. Otherwise, gray or white objects cannot
be seen as gray or white. Each TS-9720EN camera is calibrated in simulated daytime condition and
each image (TIF/JPEG) transferred to host PC contains Rgain and Bgain with regard to Green. By
decoding TIF/JPEG header, Viewer software can properly perform white balance. Please refer to “LC
To EN Interface Document” (Doc number 69-1198) for more information.
Please note that the factory default setting of the TSC-9720EN turns off Gamma correction, because the
non-linearity of the Gamma response curve degrades white balancing. Only linear LUT is used.
Also, it is important to keep in mind that a lossy JPEG encoding will cause color information loss.
Viewer software cannot reconstruct the color image properly after it has been encoded to JPEG format.
In order to reconstruct the color properly, users must use the raw TIF image format only.
6.7 Image Formats
Two image formats are supported; TIF and JPEG.
The TIF Format image is always ON, and users cannot turn it off. “Image Acquisition 1” and “Image
Acquisition 2” config registers (Address = 3 and 9, respectively) control which image format to choose.
Multiple image formats, such as both TIF and JPEG, can be selected.
Whether you choose TIF or JPEG format, images sent by the EN cameras contain additional
information other than just pixel information. TIF/JPEG header includes ADR information (shutter,
gain, Vtop, Vbottom), TimeStamps, Network setting (IP address, MAC address), Error status, and much
more. Please refer to the “LC to EN Interface” document for details concerning TIF tagging.
6.7.1 TIF Format
The uncompressed (or raw) TIF format is the best choice to maintain the accuracy of the pixel
information for further image analysis and processing.
For the TSC-9720EN (color) model, the user should deal only with the TIF format image, because
detailed color pixel information will be lost in the JPEG format image.
Please refer to the “LC to EN Interface” document for the detailed TIF header.
6.7.2 JPEG Format
JPEG is the industry-standard format for lossy image compression. Output file size, quality and speed of
the encoding depends on the quality setting. The user can set the proper quality setting by accessing the
“JPEG Quality Factor” config register (Address = 46). The factory default is 85.
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Access to “Image Acquisition 1” and “Image Acquisition 2” config registers (Address = 3 and 9,
respectively) and turn on JPEG format. Factory default setting is TIF format only.
If JPEG quality factor is high (above 85) and image contains complex detail information, the output file
size of JPEG encoding becomes larger. JPEG image size must be properly defined in “Storage Setup” of
JPEG. If the output file size exceeds the predefined JPEG image size, the result JPEG image will not
contain the full resolution of the image. Please refer to Section 6.9, “Image Buffering,” on page 44).
For the TSC-9720EN (color) model, the user should not deal only with the JPEG format image, because
this format will not retain detailed color pixel information.
Please refer to the “LC to EN Interface” document for details about the JPEG header.
6.8 Image Transfer
6.8.1 UDP Image Transfer on Setup Channel
The EN camera can send video images over TCP (message-based) on the control channel, or UDP
(sniffing mode) on the setup channel, or both. Image transfer over UDP is intended for live video
display to focus lens or for sniffing external triggers (HW TTL trigger, Ethernet Trigger, or RS485
Serial Trigger) without disturbing continuous normal operation with Lane Controller. The “Live” or
“Snap” buttons on the UDP setup channel do not send images to the FTP server or the lane controller on
TCP (message-based) image transfer. Half image and quarter images are supported only on the UDP
setup channel. The raw image format is the only one supported by the UDP setup channel; JPEG is not
supported.
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UDP setup images are easy to enable and disable. The user can access the “EN Setup Trigger Source”
register (Address = 111) and “EN Setup Image size” register (Address = 112) to change the trigger
source and image size. Live image transfer can be slowed down by setting “EN Setup UDP Inter-Packet
Delay” register (Address = 110). It is important to note that when multiple host PCs (clients) connect to
the EN camera, only the last client who changes the “EN Setup Trigger Source” register or “EN Setup
Image size” register will receive the UDP setup image.
6.8.2 TCP Message-Based Image Transfer on the Control Channel
Image transfer over TCP is intended for more secure image transfer. Even if the packet is corrupt, the
TCP/IP mechanism automatically resends the missing/corrupt packets. Full size, Odd field, or Even
field images are supported and both raw TIF images and compressed JPEG images are supported on
TCP control channel.
Unlike the setup channel that can send only one uni-cast UDP image to a single client (host PC), the
control channel can send the identical image to multiple host PCs (clients) over TCP. However, the host
PC has to respond to “DATA_RDY” message that the EN camera sends when an external trigger is
input (HW TTL trigger, Ethernet trigger, or RS-485 trigger). If the host PC sends a “SEND_DATA”
message to the EN camera, then the EN camera sends TCP image (TIF, or JPEG, or both) over the
Control channel.
For detailed register and interface information, please refer to the “EN to LC Interface” document.
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FIGURE 17. Enable TCP Image
As a default, the EN setup software receives all images over UDP (setup channel). However, if you
prefer to switch to TCP images, you can do so by enabling the “Use TCP/IP” option. This is under the
“View” menu on the Video Window.
An API (application program interface) for Windows is available. Using an API, the time required to
develop software for device discovery, command communication, and image transfer can be shortened.
Please contact JAI PULNiX for further information.
6.9 Image Buffering
Full size TIF images, JPEG images, and ODD/EVEN field images are independently managed in image
buffers. Each buffer is a sequential image queue. When the index reaches the last image, the user can
select either to overwrite the oldest image (or the first image), or to stop writing. Also, the user can set
the depth of the queue and the size of the JPEG image, while TIF, and ODD/EVEN field image sizes are
fixed. These image queue buffer operations are done using EN setup software by accessing the “Storage
Setup” command.
As a factory default, the image size and queue depth are defined as the following;
TABLE 9. Factory Default Storage Setup of Image Buffering
Image Size Queue Depth
Full Size Image 371K (Fixed) 10 (Changeable)
JPEG Image 100K (Changeable) 20 (Changeable)
ODD/EVEN Field 186K (Fixed) 0 (Changeable)
Please refer to the “EN-to-LC Interface Document” for more information.
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6.10 FTP
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the industry-standard file transfer protocol. TS-9720EN/TSC-9720EN
has an FTP client built-in. TIF image, JPEG image, or both can be transferred to the FTP server
automatically.
FTP server's IP address, username, password, and subdirectory name must be properly set by FTP
command. Additionally, a 2nd FTP server is supported in case the 1st FTP server is accidentally down.
Please refer to the “EN-to-LC Interface” document for the FTP command.
Additionally, the FTP server must be properly set up. Make sure to create a username and password,
and to allow read/write/modify access so that the EN camera can write image files in the sub-directory
of the FTP server's hard disk. FTP server's hard disk must be regularly cleaned up, otherwise hard disk
capacity becomes full and EN camera cannot write image files.
6.11 NTP (Network Time Protocol)
TS-9720EN supports the NTP (Network Time Protocol) client. NTP is the industry-standard time
synchronization mechanism over the network. For LAN, the synchronization accuracy within a few
milliseconds is achievable. Normally, the EN cameras can maintain the accuracy within 10ms as a
worst-case scenario in LAN.
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All NTP setup can be done using the EN setup software.
Using the EN setup software, user can access to “NTP client enable” config register (address = 60) to
turn ON or OFF the NTP feature. EN camera supports up to 3 NTP servers’ IP addresses (Config
register address = 61, 62, and 63).
For the first time when the EN camera is set up for NTP, the EN camera optimizes the drift of the
internal clock with regard to the NTP server in your LAN. This takes approximately 1-2 hours to reach
within a few millisecond range of the estimated error. This Drift file is saved in non-volatile memory
and when power is recycled, the EN camera will read the saved NTP Drift file and the next settlement
will not take too long.
If NTP is still not synchronized with the NTP server(s), “NTP status” register (address=239) shows
“UNSYNC” status (=0x40). After NTP is finally synchronized with NTP servers(s), “NTP status”
register shows “PLL” status (=0x01) and “NTP Estimate Error” status register (address=238) shows the
estimated clock drift from the NTP server(s).
If the “NTP Estimate Error” exceeds the values predefined in the “NTP Max Estimate Error” config
register (address = 64), then the EN camera sends an error message to the lane controller or any client
connecting to EN camera. Please refer to the “LC-to-EN Interface” document for details about this error
message.
If you decided to turn OFF the NTP feature, please keep in mind that clock drift is approximately 1.5
second per day. Therefore, you need to send Ethernet command to synchronize the clock from host PC
on a regular basis (twice a day, every day, or every few days). Write “Real Time Clock UTC” register
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(Address = 102). Please note that the internal millisecond counter is reset to zero when you write a new
value to the “Real Time Clock UTC” register.
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7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Problem 1: EN Setup Software Does Not Find Any Camera in the Network
1. Make sure that your host PC and EN cameras have the same subnet address, and that their IP
addresses are not identical. If the EN camera’s IP address is 192.168.30.65, then you should not set
the same IP address to the host PC.
2. If you have a firewall set up on your Windows computer, disable it. Also, be sure to enable network
data transfer of the EN setup software.
3. If the EN camera’s IP address is unknown, use the RS-232 debug cable. For more information,
please see Section 2.2.2 (b on page 4.
4. If the EN camera is set to DHCP client mode, then you need DHCP server in your network. Other-
wise, a valid IP address is not assigned to the EN camera.
7.2 Problem 2: EN Setup Software Found the Camera, But the Video Image is
Too Dark or Just Black
1. Make sure that the iris of the lens is open. If the light sensor is connected, then it is controlling the
camera parameters such as shutter, gain, white level (vtop) and black level (vbot). If the light sensor is set up outdoors and the EN camera is set up indoors in the daytime, then the image will look
very dark, because the camera parameter is probably set to the highest shutter (1H exposure time),
and lowest gain (Gain=min, Vtop=max, Vbot=min).
2. If you want to manually set camera parameters instead of light sensor control, you can do so by
using EN setup software. In Video control window, right-click on the camera icon. Select “Manual
Video Adjust.” Set appropriate camera parameters manually. See Figure 6.2, “Asynchronous
Reset,” on page 36 for details about the camera parameters.
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7.3 Problem 3: TTL Trigger/Ethernet Trigger/Serial RS-485 Trigger Does not
Generate Trigger
1. Make sure that the “Trigger” register is set properly to enable TTL Trigger/Ethernet Trigger/Serial
RS-485 trigger. In the “Properties” window of the EN setup software, you can read/write “Trigger”
register.
2. If you choose dataID source to be RS-485 or Ethernet, make sure to send dataID within the pre/post
message time window defined in those registers. If there is no dataID or the dataID is sent after or
before the predefined window, then the trigger will be rejected as an invalid trigger. Make sure that
you set the appropriate time pre/post message time window. The factory default setting of dataID
source is self-generate mode.
3. If the TTL trigger is noisy, then pre/post trigger condition filter may reject the trigger input to the
camera. TTL trigger must stay stable for a certain predefine pre-time before the trigger edge and
post-time after the trigger edge. If not, then the trigger will not be generated. The factory default of
pre- and post-time trigger is 1ms.
4. If TTL trigger pulse is noisy, then the trigger noise filter may reject the trigger input. TTL trigger
pulse width smaller than pre-defined trigger filter time is ignored automatically by the FPGA as
noise. The trigger noise filter factory default setting is 100us.
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7.4 Problem 4: JPEG Image is Either Corrupt or Not a Full-Size Image
7.5 Problem 5: EN Camera Does Not Send any FTP Image to the FTP Server
7.6 Problem 6: EN Camera Does Not Connect to Light Sensor or the
Connection is Not Reliable
If the JPEG image size is set to be too small but the JPEG quality setting is too high, then the EN will
fail to save entire resolutions of JPEG. The user can either increase the size of JPEG image size (See the
Allocate Image Size section), or decrease JPEG Quality Setting. The factory default JPEG image size is
100Kbyte, and quality setting is 85.
1. Make sure that the FTP server allows anonymous user for full-access operation (write/read/modify/
create directories).
2. If anonymous user is not used, make sure that the User Name, and Password on the FTP-client reg-
ister settings on the EN side match those of the FTP-server setting on the host side.
3. Make sure that the FTP-server has enough hard disk space to store TIF/JPEG images.
1. Make sure that you set the proper IP address and port number of the light sensor into the EN regis-
ters.
2. Verify that the ADR register is be set to “Auto” in order to connect to the light sensor.
3. Verify that the Moxa (RS-485 to Ethernet converter) is set properly with the latest firmware. See
document (“VIS300 Installation Manual,” Appendix B, doc. number 4087.72.004 ). Make sure to
set the local TCP port and command port properly.
4. Connect via Telnet to the Moxa converter. If the IP address of your Moxa is 10.0.0.50, then type the
following from Command Prompt.
telnet 10.0.0.50
---------------------------------------------------------Model name : NPort 5232
MAC address : 00:90:E8:09:BE:EC
Serial No : 17
Firmware version : 2.0
---------------------------------------------------------<< Main Menu >>
(1) Basic settings
(2) Network settings
(3) Serial settings
(4) Operating settings
(5) Accessible IP settings
(6) Auto warning settings
(7) Monitor
(8) Ping
(9) Change password
(a) Load factory default
(v) View settings
(s) Save/Restart
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(q) Quit
Key in your selection:
Here you should select 7 (Monitor)
Key in your selection: 7
----------------------------<< Main Menu->Monitor >>
(1) Line
(2) Async
(3) Async-setting
(m) Back to main menu
(q) Quit
Key in your selection:
Here you should select 1 (Line)
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Then you will get a display like this:
Port Type IP1 IP2 IP3 IP4
01 TCP Server 10.0.0.101 10.0.0.102 Listen Listen
02 TCP Server Listen
5. Press “q” to cancel. This will bring up a screen displaying who is connected to the Moxa NPort
device. If you have reached the limit of numbers of simultaneous connections, this information will
explain why additional users cannot connect to the Moxa device.
7.7 Problem 7: IO Board Communication Error
The IO board has a temperature sensor, a housing-open sensor, and other event sensors. When these
events occur, the IO board sends a warning to the EN camera through the 9600 bps UART. If you are
not using an IO board and a 26-pin HD-Sub cable, then you will have an IO board communication error
message. In this situation, you can simply ignore this message.
If you are using an IO board and a 26-pin HD-Sub cable and still see an IO board communication error,
then the baud rate of the EN camera may not match that of the IO board communication UART. In this
situation, you need to set the EN IO board rate register to 9600 bps, so that it matches the IO board
UART factory default (9600bps).
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7.8 Problem 8: Night Time Image is Too Bright and License Plate is Whited Out
or Saturated
7.9 Problem 9: Timestamp is Not Set to Current Local Time
7.10 Information and Support Resources
1. Make sure that the light sensor is connected to the EN camera (Set ADR register to Auto).
2. Add ADR A offset to reduce the gain at night time. ADR offset is used only when the night light is
turned on. When ADR A offset is high, the EN camera reduces the system gain and the brightness
of the license plate is reduced. Add only to ADR A offset.
1. Use the EN setup software to set local time. In the “Property” window, find the “Real Time Clock”
register. If NTP is OFF, then the displayed time is estimated to drift about 1.5 second per day.
2. If NTP is ON, then the time is automatically synchronized with the NTP server. However, the
timestamp inside the TIF/JPEG header is UTC in GMT time zone. The viewer’s software will need
to decode the UTC (GMT time zone) to sync appropriately with local time.
For further information and support:
Phone: (408) 383-0300
(800) 445-5444
Fax: (408) 383-0301
E-mail: imaging@jaipulnix.com
Mail: JAI PULNiX, Inc.
Sales Department
625 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
ATTN: Video Applications
Web Site: www.jaipulnix.com
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8 Appendix
8.1 Specifications
TABLE 10. TS-9720EN Series Product Specifications Table
Appendix
Model TS-9720EN Series
Imager 2/3" progressive scan interline transfer CCD
Active Area 9.9mm (H) x 7.7mm (V)
Active Pixels 768 (H) x 484 (V)
Cell size 11.6µm x 13.6µm
Data Clock Output 14.318 MHz
Resolution Digital: 768 (H) x 484 (V)
S/N Ratio 50dB min. (AGC off)
Color Mixture 0.5% max (color model only)
Min. Illumination 1.0 lux, f=1.4 (no shutter) @ 30fps
Video Output Digital output: JAI PULNiX proprietary protocol over TCP/IP
Gamma Gamma 0.55 for BW
Linear for Color
Lens Mount C-mount
Power Req. 12V DC±10%, 450 mA (typical at 25° C) (1.2A required at power-up)
Operating Temp. -10° C to 55° C
Random Vibration 7G
Shock 70G
Size (W x H x L) 44mm x 44mm x 64mm (1.73" x 1.73" x 2.51")
Weight 213 grams, 7.5 oz.
TS-9720EN Processor Module
CPU Power PC
SDRAM 64 MB
O/S Real-time Linux
External I/O Interfaces
Trigger Interface TTL, serial, or Ethernet input. Minimum time between successive triggers: ~33ms
Ethernet Interface 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, and FTP
Serial Interfaces 2 UARTs and one RS-232 debug port
(10Hz to 2000Hz)
rms
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FIGURE 18. Physical Dimensions
8.2 Physical Dimensions
1"–32
44.45 [1.750]
22.23 [0.875]
22.23 [0.875]
44.45 [1.750]
90.57 [3.566]
99.67 [3.924]
8x 10.09 [0.397]
8x M3 x
4.6 [0.181]
4x
18.00 [0.709]
8.3 Spectral Response
FIGURE 19. Spectral Response (B/W CCD for TS-9720EN)
40%
10/100 ETHERNET
DIGITAL I/O
POWER
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
Quantum Efficiency (%)
10%
5%
0%
Wavelength (nm)
TS-9720EN Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras
1000950900850800750700650600550500450400
FIGURE 20. Spectral Response (Color CCD for TSC-9720EN Only)
40%
Blue
35%
30%
Green
Red
25%
20%
15%
10%
quantum efficiency (%)
5%
0%
200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
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wavelength (nm)
TABLE 11. IR Cut Filter Optical Characteristics
Wavelength Transmission
from 450 to 650 nm Average 80% above
730 ± 20 nm Average 50%
from 800 to 1,150 nm Average 10% below
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Imaging Products
JAI PULNiX, Inc.
625 River Oaks Pkwy
San Jose, CA 95134
Email: imaging@jaipulnix.com
Tel: 408-383-0300
Tel: 800-445-5444
Fax: 408-383-0301
www.jaipulnix.com
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