BM-500CL, OP22-5-1 BB-500CL, OP22-5-1 User`s Manual
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1. 7 4 Locations and Functions 8 5 Pin Assignment 9 5 1 12 pin Multi connector DC IN Trigger 9 5 2 Digital Output Connector for Camera Link 9 5 3 Input and output circuits 10 5 3 1 Iris video output 10 5 3 2 Trigger input 10 5 3 3 XEEN output 10 5 3 4 Camera Link interface 11 6 Functions and Operations 12 6 1 Basic functions 12 6 1 1 Digital Video Output Bit Allocation 12 6 1 2 Electronic Shutter 13 6 1 3 Continuous operation or t2. 28 7 3 Setting functions 29 7 3 1 Bit allocation BA 0 BA 1 BA 2 29 7 3 2 Partial scan SC 0 through 4 Draft mode SC 5 29 7 3 3 Variable Programmable Partial PRGP 0 1 STL 2 to 2058 ETL 2 to 2058 29 7 3 4 Vertical binning 29 7 3 5 Shutter mode SM 0 and SM 1 29 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 5 7 3 6 Trigger input select TI 0 TI 1 29 7 3 7 Trigger polarity TP 0 TP 1 30 7 3 8 Gain level GA 84 through 336 30 7 3 9 Black level BL 255 through BL 767 30 7 4 Save and Load Functions 30 7 5 BM 500CL BB 500CL command list 31 8 Camera Control Tool for BM 500CL BB 500CL 35 8 1 Camera Control Tool Interface Software
3. 43 11 4 Caution when mounting the camera 44 11 5 Exportation 44 11 6 References 44 Change History 46 User s Record 47 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 6 1 General This manual covers the digital monochrome progressive scan camera BM 500CL OP22 5 1 and color progressive scan camera BB 500CL OP22 5 1 The BM 500CL OP22 5 1 is a monochrome progressive scan CCD camera and the BB 500CL OP22 5 1 is the equivalent Bayer mosaic color progressive scan CCD camera Both have 5 megapixel resolution a B Series cube housing a Camera Link digital interface and have been certified for extended temperature operation in environments ranging from 40 C to 65 C Both the monochrome version BM 500CL OP22 5 1 and the color version BB 500CL OP22 5 1 provide a frame rate of 15 frames second at full resolution Using vertical binning BM 500CL OP22 5 1 only draft mode BB 500CL OP22 5 1 only or partial scan the camera can achieve faster frame rates The 2 3 CCD
4. 35 8 1 1 Camera Control Tool Bar 35 8 2 The About Window 35 8 3 Communication Window 36 8 4 Camera Control Window 37 8 5 Look Up Table LUT 38 8 6 Using the Camera Control Tool 38 9 External Appearance and Dimensions 39 10 Specifications 40 10 1 Spectral response 40 10 2 Specification table 41 11 Appendix 43 11 1 Precautions 43 11 2 Typical Sensor Characteristics 43 11 3 Caution when mounting a lens on the camera
5. 7 3 7 Trigger polarity TP 0 TP 1 The active trigger polarity is normally low TP 0 It can be inverted to active high TP 1 7 3 8 Gain level GA 84 through 336 GA 0 is 0dB gain which is normal working point The range is from 3 dB to 12 dB 7 3 9 Black level BL 255 through BL 767 Black level or set up level will set the video level for black Factory setting is 128 LSB for 12 bit 32 LSB for 10 bit or 8 LSB for 8 bit 7 4 Save and Load Functions The following commands are for store and load camera settings in the camera EEPROM Load settings LD This command will load previously stored settings to the camera 3 user settings can be stored in the camera s EEPROM 1 factory setting is also stored in the camera The settings stored in the last used user area are used as default settings at power up Save Settings SA This will store the actual camera settings to 1 of the 3 user areas in the camera s EEPROM EEPROM Area EA If received the camera will return the last used user area number BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 31 7 5 BM 500CL BB 500CL command list Command Name Format Parameter Remarks A General settings and utility commands 1 Camera Status Request ST lt CR gt lt LF gt Actual setting 2 Online Help Request HP lt CR gt lt LF gt Command list 3 Firmware Version VN lt CR gt lt LF gt 3 digits e g 100 Version 1 00 4 Camera ID Request ID lt CR
6. Synchronization Internal or external trigger Hardware Trigger modes Edge Pre Select Pulse Width Control OB area transfer mode ON OFF Trigger input TTL Camera Link 4 V 2 V TTL Via Camera Link LVDS Accumulation LVAL synchronous or a synchronous automatic selection EEN output 3 V from 75 source Preset Shutter speed OFF 1 15 to 1 10 000 second in 11 steps Programmable exposure 2 L to 2072 L 64 13 s to 66 44 ms Auto shutter OFF to 1 250 s Cannot use together with AGC Pulse width control 1L to 30 frames 32 s to 2 sec Control interface Camera Link serial Operating temperature 40 C to 65 C Some reduced performance may occur when operating outside the standard 5 C to 45 C range Humidity 20 80 non condensing Storage temp humidity 50 C to 70 C 20 to80 non condensing BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 42 Vibration 10G 20Hz to 200Hz XYZ Shock 70G Regulatory CE EN61000 6 2 and EN61000 6 3 FCC part 15 class B RoHS WEEE Power 12V DC 10 5 9W Lens mount C mount Rear protrusion on C mount lens must be less than 10 0mm Optical Low Pass Filter Built in Only for BB 500CL Dimensions 55 x 55 x 55 mm HxWxD Weight 226 g 226 g Note Above specifications are subject to change without notice BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 43 11 Appendix 11 1 Precautions Personnel not trained in dealing with similar ele
7. BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 5 Megapixel Monochrome Color Progressive Scan Camera Link Camera With Extended Temperature Operation Document Version Rev A Document P N 10746 October 2010 User s Manual BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 1 Notice The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Ltd Japan and may only be used by the purchasers of the product JAI Ltd Japan makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein JAI Ltd Japan reserves the right to make changes without notice Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Warranty For information about the warranty please contact your factory representative Certifications CE compliance As defined by the Directive 2004 108 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council EMC Electromagnetic compatibility JAI Ltd Japan declares that BM 500CL BB 500CL complies with the following provisions applying to its standards EN 61000 6 3 Generic emission standard part 1 EN 61000 6 2 Generic immunity standard part 1 FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection aga
8. lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 8bit 1 10bit 2 12bit 2 Scan Format SC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt SC lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Full Frame 1 2 3 Partial 2 1 2 Partial 3 1 4 Partial 4 1 8 Partial 5 Decimation Draft 3 V binning VB Param lt CR gt lt LF gt VB lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 ON Only for BM 500CL 4 Variable partial scan PRGP Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PRGP lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 ON For Programmable partial 5 Start line STL Param lt CR gt lt LF gt STL lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 to 2058 For Programmable partial 6 End line ETL Param lt CR gt lt LF gt ETL lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 to 2058 For Programmable partial E Gain Black and signal settings 1 Gain Level GA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt GA lt CR gt lt LF gt 84 to 336 2 Gain Adjust 2 GJUT2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt GJUT2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 84 to 84 3 Gain Mode AGC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt AGC lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Manual Gain Control 1 Auto Gain Control 4 AGC Reference AGCF Param lt CR gt lt LF gt AGCF lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 8192 5 Black Level BL Param lt CR gt lt LF gt BL lt CR gt lt LF gt 255 to 767 6 User Black setup 1 BLS Param lt CR gt lt LF gt BLS lt CR gt lt LF gt 511 to 511 For AFE1 7 User Black setup 2 BLS2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt BLS2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 511 to 511 For AFE2 8 Black fine2 BLF2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt BLF2 lt CR gt
9. lt LF gt 255 to 256 For AFE2 F AWB and others 1 AWB mode AWBM Param lt CR gt lt LF gt AWBM lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 One push 1 3200K 2 4600K 3 5600K 2 One Push AWB AWB Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Run 3 One Push AWA AWA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Run Ch to ch gain 4 One Push ABA ABA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Run Ch to ch black BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 33 Command Name Format Parameter Remarks level 5 Auto Shutter Control ASC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt ASC lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 ON 6 Channel 1 area CHA1 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt CHA1 lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Low right 2 Low left 4 Middle Right 8 Mid left 16 High Right 32 High Left 7 Channel 2 area CHA2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt CHA2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 Low right 2 Low left 4 Middle Right 8 Mid left 16 High Right 32 High Left 8 LUT Control LUTC Param lt CR gt lt LF gt LUTC lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 ON 9 LUT Data Communication LUT1 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt LUT1 lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 45 LUT 256 Serial comm 256 data 10 LUT Data Communication LUT2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt LUT2 lt CR gt lt LF gt Transmit LUT2 1 after 256 data transmission 11 Send Gamma Coefficient Gamma Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 4096 Linear 1843 0 45 12 Test Pattern TPN Param lt CR gt lt LF gt TPN lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 white noise 2 Horizontal
10. 3 area 2 Save Settings to Camera EEPROM SA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 1 User 1 area 2 User 2 area 3 User 3 area Note parameter 0 is not allowed Latest used DATA AREA becomes default at next power up 3 EEPROM Current Area No Request EA lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Factory area 1 User 1 area 2 User 2 area 3 User 3 area The camera return the latest used DATA AREA NOTE Do not try to use commands not shown in this list BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 35 8 Camera Control Tool for BM 500CL BB 500CL The Camera Control Tool for Windows 2000 XP can be downloaded from www jai com The control tool contains a camera control program and a developer s kit for integrating the control tool in your own software For the integrator and experienced user the Camera Control Tool is much more than a program with a window interface It also provides an easy and efficient ActiveX interface built for MS Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 The OCX interface has the ability to connect to the camera using the serial interface of the PC by reading and writing properties for the camera This integration requires simple programming skills within Visual Basic Visual C or similar languages in a Microsoft Windows environment 8 1 Camera Control Tool Interface Software The Camera Control Tool Software is based on a main Tool Bar and a number of associated Tool Windows Each button in the Tool Bar pops up a separate Tool Window when pre
11. Sensor Layout 19 6 3 2 Horizontal timing 20 6 3 3 Vertical timing 20 6 3 4 Partial Scan 21 6 3 5 Vertical Binning 22 6 3 6 Decimation readout Draft mode 23 6 4 Operation Modes 24 6 4 1 Continuous operation 24 6 4 2 Pre Select Trigger Mode 24 6 4 3 Pulse Width Trigger Mode 26 6 5 Mode and function matrix 27 6 6 Extended temperature operation 45 C to 65 C 27 7 Configuring the Camera 28 7 1 DIP switch SW 800 28 7 2 RS 232C control
12. are available with a unique automatic LVAL sync or async selection function The functions are described in detail in the following sections 6 1 1 Digital Video Output Bit Allocation The 10 bit digital output is set at 890 LSB as 100 video level when CCD output is 200mV The white clip level is set at 1023 LSB when CCD output is 230mV Digital Out CCD out Analogue level 8 bits 10 bits 12 bits Black Setup 3 6 25mV 8 LSB 32 LSB 128 LSB 200mV 700mV 222 LSB 890 LSB 3560 LSB 230mV 800mV 255 LSB 1023 LSB 4095 LSB Fig 7 Digital Output Bit Allocation in case of 10 bits BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 13 6 1 2 Electronic Shutter The BM BB 500CL allows selecting shutter speed in two ways preset shutter 10 fixed steps and programmable exposure in 2072 line period LVAL increments Preset Shutter SH The following shutter speeds can be selected by command SH 0 through SH 10 OFF 1 15 1 30 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 8000 1 10000 seconds Programmable Exposure PE The exposure time can be programmed in 32 067 s LVAL period increments The range is from 2 LVAL to 2072 LVAL Minimum exposure time 2L Maximum exposure time 2072 L 32 067 s x 2 L 64 13 s 32 067 s x 2072 L 66 44 ms In binning mode Minimum Exposure time 2L Maximum exposure time 1029 L 42 067 s x 2 L 84 13 s 42 067 s x 1029 L 43 71 ms In draft mode Minimum exposu
13. document will refer to the cameras without the OP22 5 1 suffix BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 7 3 Main Features 5 megapixel digital video camera Certified for extended temperature operation 40 C to 65 C 2 3 progressive scan CCD Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions 2456 h x 2058 v resolution 3 45 m square pixels 15 frames second dual tap with full resolution in continuous or triggered operation Increased frame rate with vertical binning BM 500CL only draft mode BB 500CL only and fixed or variable partial scan Preset and auto shutter modes provided Programmable exposure from 64 s to 66 ms in full frame scan Edge pre select and pulse width control modes Exposure time from 64 s to 2 sec using pulse width trigger mode One push or preset white balance for BB 500CL Manual and automatic gain control Look Up Table LUT for gamma and knee settings Built in blemish compensation circuit LVAL synchronous asynchronous operation auto detect Auto iris lens video output can be selected by DIP switch 12 or 10 or 8 bit Camera Link output Setup by Windows NT 2000 XP Vista 7 via serial communication BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 8 4 Locations and Functions 1 Lens mount C mount Note 1 2 CCD sensor 2 3 inch CCD sensor 3 26 pin connector Camera Link Interface Note 2 4 12 pin connector DC 12V and tr
14. for any scanning modes except programmable partial scan The right hand drawing shows the color sequence at the image start The starting line number is shown from LVAL The first active pixel starts from LVAL when DVAL rises Even lines starts with GBG Odd lines starts with RGR See also chapter 6 1 8 Partial Scan Fig 10 Bayer color mosaic DCIN TRIG DIGITAL I O POWER TRIG DCIN TRIG DIGITA I O POWER TRIG BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 15 6 1 8 Partial Scanning The partial scanning function uses the middle of the image vertically to achieve a faster frame rate This is effective for capturing and inspecting images which do not require the full height The BM 500CL and BB 500CL have 4 fixed partial scan modes including 2 3 1 2 1 4 and 1 8 Variable Partial Scan Additionally the BM 500CL BB 500CL has a variable partial scan function The start line and end line of the image can be set by the command STL and ETL The command PRGP 1 is used to activate this function Line setting Command Parameter Start line STL 2 to 2058 End line ETL 2 to 2058 The effective read out lines can be calculated from the following formula The End line the Start line 1 Frame rate calculation Frame rate fps 1 Total LVAL number of 1 frame x 32 s Total LVAL number of 1 frame FVAL LOW period Upper Fast dump period Normal read out period Lower Fast dump period FVAL LOW 4 li
15. of your own country 11 6 References 1 This manual can for the BM 500CL BB 500CL can be downloaded from www jai com 2 Datasheet for the BM 500CL BB 500CL can be downloaded from www jai com 3 Camera control software can be downloaded from www jai com Camera chassis Fixing plate Mounting the camera to fixing plate 5 0mm 0 2mm BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 45 Index B Bayer mosaic color 7 12 Bit Allocation 12 32 Black Level 32 Blemishes 43 C Camera Control Tool 6 35 Camera Link 9 Camera Link connector 10 CCD sensor 8 14 19 29 41 Continuous operation 7 13 E external trigger 10 13 14 24 G Gain 30 32 33 41 H Hirose 9 10 13 24 26 29 31 L Lens mount 42 M Mini CL connector 9 P Partial scanning 14 21 22 29 Pixels in video output 41 PoCL 10 Preset Shutter 13 31 41 Programmable exposure 31 41 Progressive scan 7 12 S Scanning format 29 Spectral response 40 Synchronization 41 T Trigger input 8 13 14 29 Trigger polarity 10 30 V Vertical Binning 16 X XEEN 9 10 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 46 Change History Month Year Revision Changes August 2010 1 0 New release BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 47 User s Record Camera type BM 500CL O
16. 072L FVAL 1 2 3 2056 2057 2058 DAVL 4L 8L 2058L 2L DATA OB Valid data OB OB 2L EEN XEEN CCD Exposure Fig 15 Vertical timing for full scan BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 21 6 3 4 Partial Scan Partial scan allows higher frame rates by reading out a smaller center portion of the image This is particularly useful when inspecting objects that do not fill the whole height of the image Full scan Partial scan Vertical Timing The diagram and table below provide vertical timing information for the fixed partial scan settings of 2 3 1 2 1 4 and 1 8 PATIAL FRAME READ OUT LVAL FVAL DAVL 4L DATA Valid data 2L EEN XEEN A B C CCD Exposure Values for vertical timing in partial scan continuous mode B L AREA FVAL Low L A L Start line End line C L Total line L frame rate L 1030 1 2 4 176 515 1544 93 L 1303 L 23 93 514 1 4 4 262 773 1286 136 L 918 L 34 04 258 1 8 4 304 901 1158 158 L 724 L 43 07 1374 2 3 4 118 343 1716 65 L 1561 L 19 97 Remark The color sequence for BB 500CL differs in partial scan Refer to chapter 6 1 7 Fig 16 Vertical timing for partial scanning Fast dump period Fast dump period Normal scan period BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 22 Horizontal Timing The horizontal timing is the same as for full scanning H Timing FULL FRAME READOUT PARTIAL READOUT Fig 17
17. 1043 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 25 LVAL sync timing EPS LVAL SYNC TRIG 2L min LVAL EEN XEEN FVAL 2L 1L max CCD Exposure Exposure period Trigger input during FVAL HIGH sets LVAL SYNC mode Fig 21 Pre Select trigger mode LVAL synchronous LVAL async timing EPS LVAL ASYNC 8 s 1 s TRIG 2L min EEN XEEN FVAL 2L 3L CCD Exposure Exposure period Trigger input during FVAL HIGH sets LVAL ASYNC node Fig 22 Pre Select trigger mode LVAL asynchronous BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 26 6 4 3 Pulse Width Trigger Mode In this mode the accumulation time is equal the trigger pulse width Here it is possible to have a long time exposure The maximum recommended time is lt 60 frames For timing details refer to fig 14 through fig 20 and fig 23 amp 24 To use this mode Set function Trigger mode to Pulse width control TR 2 Partial scan SC 0 to 5 Programmable Partial PRGP 0 or 1 Other functions and settings Input Ext trigger Camera Link or 12 pin Hirose TI 0 TI 1 Important notes on using this mode 1 The minimum trigger duration gt 1 LVAL LVAL async gt 2 LVAL LVAL sync 2 Depending on the timing of the leading edge of the trigger pulse in relationship to FVAL accumulation will be synchronous or asynchronous in relationship to LVAL See section 6 1 6 for details 3 The minimum interval of the trigger is as foll
18. 2 15 O TxOUT0 3 16 O TxOUT1 4 17 O TxOUT2 Data out 5 18 O TxClk Clock for CL 6 19 O TxOUT3 Data out 7 20 I RxD 8 21 O TxD LVDS Serial Control 9 22 I CC1 Trigger Trigger IN 10 23 N C 11 24 N C 12 25 N C 13 26 Shield GND Pin no Signal Remarks 1 GND 2 12 V DC input 3 GND 4 Iris video Only for Continuous mode TR 0 5 GND 6 NC 7 NC 8 GND 9 XEEN out 1 10 Trigger in TI 1 or Camera Link TI 0 2 3 75 ohm termination 11 12V DC input 12 GND Fig 2 Hirose 12 pin connector BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 10 GND 5V 15k TTL 1k GND 100n 1k 68k 100k 1n 75 Trig input pin 10 SW302 1 GND 5V 15k TTL 1k GND 100n 1k 68k 100k 1n 75 Trig input pin 10 SW302 1 GND 5V 15k TTL 1k GND 100n 1k 68k 100k 1n 75 Trig input pin 10 SW302 1 Fig 5 Trigger input 5 3 Input and output circuits In the following schematic diagrams the input and output circuits for video and timing signals are shown 5 3 1 Iris video output This signal can be used for lens iris control in continuous mode The signal for iris video output is taken from the video signal after the gain control The signal is 0 7 Vpp without sync from 75 without termination 5 3 2 Trigger input
19. 7 s 1924 pixel clock line L ch R ch CCD sensor 2 3 Monochrome ICX625ALA 2 3 Bayer Color ICX625AQA Sensing area 8 47 h x 7 10 v mm 2 3 inch diagonal Cell size 3 45 m h x 3 45 m v Active pixels 2456 h x2058 v Pixels in video output Full Scan 2 3 partial scan 1 2 partial scan 1 4 partial scan 1 8 partial scan Variable partial scan Vertical Binning Draft 2456 h x 2058 v 15 05 fps H 31 19 kHz 2456 h x 1372 v 19 97 fps H 31 19 kHz 2456 h x 1028 v 23 93 fps H 31 19 kHz 2456 h x 514 v 34 04fps H 31 19 kHz 2456 h x 258 v 43 07 fps H 31 19 kHz Start line end line programmable from 2 to 2072 2456 h x 1029 v 22 88 fps H 23 77 kHz Note1 2456 h x 261 v 37 54 fps H 9 79 kHz Note2 Note1 Vertical binning is for BM 500CL only Note2 Draft mode is for BB 500CL only Sensitivity on sensor minimum 0 34 Lux Max gain Shutter OFF 50 video 1 0 Lux Max gain Shutter OFF 50 Green w IR cut filter S N ratio More than 50 dB 0dB gain standard temp range Digital Video output 8 10 or 12 bit Camera Link 8 10 or 12 bit raw Bayer video via Camera Link White Balance n a One push auto range 2600K to 6500K Pre set 3200K 4600K 5600K Iris video output Analog 0 7 V p p enabled by internal switch Gain Manual 3 to 12 dB AGC 3 dB to 12 dB Cannot use together with Auto shutter Blemish Correction ON OFF
20. An external trigger input can be applied to pin 10 of the 12 pin Hirose connector when the command TI 1 has been set The input is AC coupled To allow long pulses the input circuit is designed as a flip flop circuit The leading and trailing edges of the trigger pulse activate the circuit The trigger polarity can be changed by TP 1 Trigger input level 4 V 2 V Trigger can also be applied through the Camera Link connector when the command TI 0 has been sent 5 3 3 XEEN output XEEN is on pin 9 of the 12 pin Hirose connector The output uses either a complementary emitter follower circuit or open collector The output of the complementary emitter follower circuit is 3 V No termination When the open corrector output is used the maximum current is 120mA However if the current is more than 50mA use thicker cable for connecting pins 8 and 9 If a thinner cable is used it might cause a malfunction due to the resistance of the cable The output can be selected by switch SW800 located inside the camera rear board EEN is also found in Camera Link Fig 6 XEEN output Fig 4 Iris video C IRIS Video Out BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 11 5 3 4 Camera Link interface The digital video is available via Camera Link with 8 10 or 12 bit pixel depth using the CL Base configuration The digital output signals follow the Camera Link stand
21. Horizontal timing for partial scanning 6 3 5 Vertical Binning Vertical binning combines charge from two adjacent lines reducing the vertical resolution to half and at the same time increasing frame rate and sensitivity By activating this function the frame rate is increased to 22 88 fps This function is available only for BM 500CL Vertical binning can not be used together with partial scanning Horizontal Timing H Timing V binning Fig 18 Horizontal timing for vertical binning BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 23 Vertical Timing V binning FRAME RATE 1039L 1029L active 22 88 fps Fig 19 Vertical timing for vertical binning 6 3 6 Decimation readout Draft mode The draft mode reads out and combines 2 line pairs out of every 16 lines The frame rate is 37 54 frames per second Draft FRAME RATE 261L 37 54fps LVAL FVAL 1L 1 2 8 12 2040 2044 2049 2053 DAVL 3L 257L DATA Valid data 2L EEN XEEN CCD Exposure Fig 20 Vertical Timing for Draft Mode BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 24 6 4 Operation Modes This camera can operate in 3 primary modes 1 TR 0 Continuous Mode Pre selected exposure 2 TR 1 Pre Select Mode Pre selected exposure 3 TR 2 Pulse Width Mode Pulse width controlled exposure 6 4 1 Continuous operation For applications not requiring asynchronous external triggering this mode is used For timing details refer to fig 14 through fi
22. ICX625 with square pixels offers superb image quality The high speed shutter function and asynchronous random trigger mode allows the camera to capture high quality images of fast moving objects The color version BB 500CL OP22 5 1 incorporates a primary RGB Bayer mosaic filter on the CCD to output raw Bayer images Host based color interpolation is required to display or save color images The camera features built in white balance and dual tap channel balancing eliminating the need for performing these functions on the host PC The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from www jai com The latest version of the Camera Control Tool for these cameras can be downloaded from www jai com For camera revision history please contact your local JAI distributor 2 Camera nomenclature The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and C mount protection cap The camera is available in the following versions BM 500CL OP22 5 1 Where B stands for B series form factor M stands for monochrome 500 represents the resolution 5 million pixels CL stands for Camera Link interface and OP22 5 1 refers to the extended temperature capabilities BB 500CL OP22 5 1 Where B stands for B series form factor B stands for Bayer color output 500 represents the resolution 5 million pixels CL stands for Camera Link interface and OP22 5 1 refers to the extended temperature capabilities For simplicity the remainder of this
23. P22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 Revision Serial No Firmware version For camera revision history please contact your local JAI distributor User s Mode Settings User s Modifications Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners JAI A S cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to products and documentation without prior notification Europe Middle East amp Africa Asia Pacific Americas Phone 45 4457 8888 Fax 45 4491 3252 Phone 81 45 440 0154 Fax 81 45 440 0166 Phone toll free 1 800 445 5444 Phone 1 408 383 0300 Visit our web site at www jai com
24. able to 8 10 or 12 bits but video is digitized to 14 bit internally The pre processing functions make use of the 14 bit video Featured functions are white balance BB 500CL only R L channel balance blemish compensation gain control and LUT Look Up Table for gamma and knee correction 6 2 1 Bayer White Balance Normally the raw Bayer color signals are sent to the host as they are In the host the signals are interpolated to generate an RGB image and perform white balancing In order to offload the host the BB 500CL can adjust Gr R Gb and B levels individually to get the white balance for the Bayer output signal White Balance Type Setting Preset 3200K 4600K 5600K AWBM 1 3200 2 4600 3 5600 One Push White Balance AWBM 0 One push AWB 1 for activate 2600K to 6500K Manual Set by pixel gain R1 R2 GR1 GR2 B1 B2 GB1 GB2 White Balance Areas Select 6 divided area for both L and R channels Note Bayer white balance should be adjusted in continuous mode 6 2 2 L R channel balance The BM 500CL BB 500CL has a dual tap readout architecture with a Left L and Right R channel In order to achieve the same gain and black level for both channels the BM 500CL BB 500CL has a built in R L channel balance function The function is activated by a one push software command Channel Balance Type Setting One Push Gain Auto White Level Adjust AWA AWA 1 for activation One Push Auto Blac
25. ard using Channel Link chip sets The data bits from the digital video FVAL LVAL DVAL and EEN are multiplexed into the twisted pairs which are a part of Camera Link Trigger signals and the serial camera control are fed directly through its own pairs The 26 pin MDR Camera Link connector pin assignment follows the Camera Link Base configuration For a detailed description of the Camera Link standard please refer to the Camera Link standard specifications found at the AIA web site www machinevisiononline org BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 12 6 Functions and Operations 6 1 Basic functions The BM 500CL BB 500CL cameras are progressive scan cameras with 5 megapixel monochrome or Bayer mosaic color CCDs The interface to the host PC is via digital Camera Link Both models can output video as 8 10 or 12 bit Camera Link data The BB 500CL outputs raw Bayer video requiring host based color interpolation The cameras also feature several pre processing functions see chapter 6 2 An analog iris video signal can be used for controlling the iris of an auto iris lens when operating in continuous mode The cameras have both variable partial scan user programmable or fixed 2 3 1 2 1 4 and 1 8 image height scanning Vertical binning BM 500CL only and decimation readout BB 500CL are also available for faster frame rates There are 2 trigger modes in addition to continuous operation The Pre Select and Pulse Width trigger modes
26. cally pixels with extremely high response or extremely low response This applies to both monochrome and color versions Pixels that fulfill the blemish criteria can be compensated by pixels in both adjacent columns The number of compensated pixels is up to 8 on both L and R channels In case of BB 500CL the defective pixels can be compensated by using the same Bayer color pixels in both adjacent columns The compensation circuit can be enabled or disabled by software control The factory default is OFF BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 19 6 3 Sensor Layout and timing 6 3 1 CCD Sensor Layout The CCD sensor layout with respect to pixels and lines used in the timing and video full frame readout is shown below For Bayer color sequence refer to chapter 6 1 7 Fig 13 CCD sensor layout 1 1 Active Pixel Output 2456 H x 2058 V L Channel 1228 24 24 1 1 2058 OB OB Dummy Dummy OB OB R channel 1228 2 8 16 16 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 20 6 3 2 Horizontal timing The LVAL period is shown for continuous mode H Timing FULL FRAME READ OUT PATIAL READ OUT 1LVAL 1924ck 32us 1ck 16 66ns LVAL DATA OUT OB Valid data OB 40ck 1228ck 1268ck 656ck DVAL 1228ck 696ck Fig 14 Horizontal timing 6 3 3 Vertical timing The FVAL period for continuous mode full scan is shown FULL FRAME READ OUT FRAME RATE 2072L 15 05fps LVAL 2
27. camera settings see 4 and 5 a To obtain the camera settings click Synchronize Program b To send the settings that are saved in the Camera Control Tool last used settings to the camera click Synchronize Camera c To see which area the camera has started up in click Get Area BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 39 9 External Appearance and Dimensions Fig 25 Outline 55 40 55 40 7 45 40 7 45 55 4 M3 5 DCIN TRIG DIGITAL I O POWER TRIG DCIN TRIG DIGITAL I O POWER TRIG 1 57 1 57 2 17 2 17 depth0 20 40 C Mount 4 M3 5 1 57 2 17 1 77 0 28 depth0 20 4 M3 5 1 57 1 77 0 28 depth0 20 40 7 45 4 M3 5 1 57 1 77 0 28 depth0 20 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 40 10 Specifications 10 1 Spectral response Fig 26 Spectral response for BM 500CL Fig 27 Spectral response for BB 500CL 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 1 0 0 9 0 8 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 Relative Response Wavelength nm IIR Cut Filter BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 41 10 2 Specification table Specifications BM 500CL BB 500CL Scanning system Progressive scan Frame rate full frame 15 05 frames sec Progressive 2072 lines frame Pixel clock 60 MHz Line frequency 31 19 kHz 1H 32 067 s 1L 32 06
28. ctronic devices should not service this camera The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge The handling of these devices should follow the requirements of electrostatic sensitive components Do not attempt to disassemble this camera Do not expose this camera to rain or moisture Do not face this camera towards the sun extreme bright light or light reflecting objects including laser sources When this camera is not in use put the supplied lens cap on the lens mount Handle this camera with the maximum care Operate this camera only from the type of power source indicated on the camera Remove power from the camera during any modification work such as changes of jumper and switch settings 11 2 Typical Sensor Characteristics The following effects may be observed on the video monitor screen They do not indicate any fault of the camera but are associated with typical sensor characteristics V Aliasing When the camera captures stripes straight lines or similar sharp patterns jagged image on the monitor may appear Blemishes All cameras are shipped without visible image sensor blemishes Over time some pixel defects can occur This does not have a practical effect on the operation of the camera These will show up as white spots blemishes Exposure to cosmic rays can cause blemishes to appear on the image sensor Please take care to avoid exposure to cosmic rays during transportation and storage It is recommended usin
29. e JAI camera Camera Link communication The Communication Port list box also contains DLL file names or frame grabber names for all Camera Link frame grabbers that are installed in the pc This is done by using a DLL file called clserial dll to upload all frame grabber DLLs that are found in the pc Just select the option for the frame grabber that is installed in the pc Auto search Click the auto button to search for a camera on communication port 1 to 16 The camera control program automatically sends camera request on every communication port The user is prompted to use a communication port if a camera answers the request This button is only used for RS 232 communication Off On line mode The Camera Control Tool Application can run Offline without a camera attached and all functions are fully functional in offline mode Off line mode is indicated in The Communication Window where a status field with graphic and text indicates the on off line status Changing the selected communication port from the communication window changes the online off line status If a camera is found on the selected communication port the application runs online otherwise offline Changing the settings in the application will automatically update the camera settings when the application is online If the application looses connection with the camera it will automatically go to offline mode and it is indicated in the communication window Synchronize pr
30. g 20 To use this mode Set function Trigger mode to Continuous TR 0 Scanning SC 0 through 5 Programmable Partial PRGP 1 Shutter mode pre set or programmable SM 0 or 1 Shutter speed or SH 0 to 10 Programmable exposure PE 2 to 2072 Auto shutter ASC 0 or 1 Other functions and settings 6 4 2 Pre Select Trigger Mode An external trigger pulse initiates the capture and the exposure time accumulation time is defined by the SH or PE commands The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the selected shutter time For timing details refer to fig 14 through fig 20 and fig 21 amp 22 To use this mode Set function Trigger mode to Edge pre select TR 1 Scanning SC 0 to 5 Programmable Partial PRGP 0 or 1 Shutter mode to pre set or programmable SM 0 or 1 Shutter speed or SH 0 to 10 Programmable exposure PE 2 to 2072 Auto shutter ASC 0 or 1 Other functions and settings Input Ext trigger Camera Link or 12 pin Hirose TI 0 TI 1 Important notes on using this mode 1 The minimum trigger duration gt 2 LVAL 2 Depending on the timing of the leading edge of the trigger pulse in relationship to FVAL accumulation will be synchronous or asynchronous in relationship to LVAL See section 6 1 6 for details 3 The minimum interval of the trigger is as follows in case of LVAL sync In LVAL async mode the exposure period should be added Full 2 3 1 2 1 4 1 8 VBinning 2077 1566 1308 921 729
31. g sea shipment instead of air flight in order to limit the influence of cosmic rays to camera Pixel defects blemishes also may emerge due to prolonged operation at elevated ambient temperature due to high gain setting or during long time exposure It is therefore recommended to operate the camera within its specifications Patterned Noise When the sensor captures a dark object at high temperature or is used for long time integration fixed pattern noise may appear in the image 11 3 Caution when mounting a lens on the camera When mounting a lens on the camera dusts particles in the air may settle on the surface of the lens or the image sensor of the camera It is therefore important to keep the protective caps on the lens and on the camera until the lens is mounted Point the lens mount of the camera downward to prevent dust particles from landing on the optical surfaces of the camera This work should be done in a dust free environment Do not touch any of the optical surfaces of the camera or the lens BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 44 11 4 Caution when mounting the camera When you mount the camera on your system please make sure to use screws of the recommended length described in the following drawing Longer screws may cause serious damage to the PCB inside the camera If you mount the tripod mounting plate please use the provided screws 11 5 Exportation When exporting this product please follow the export regulation
32. grey 3 Vertical grey 4 Moving grey 5 Color bar 1 6 Color bar 2 7 Moving Color bar 13 Blemish Compensation BLM Param lt CR gt lt LF gt BLM lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 ON 14 Pixel Offset switch POS Param lt CR gt lt LF gt POS lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 ON 15 Pixel Gain switch PGS Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGS lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 OFF 1 ON 16 Pixel Gain R1 PGR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGR lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE1 17 Pixel Gain GR1 PGGR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGGR lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE1 18 Pixel Gain B1 PGB Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGB lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE1 19 Pixel Gain GB1 PGGB Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGGB lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE1 20 Pixel Gain R2 PGR2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGR2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE2 21 Pixel Gain GR2 PGGR2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGGR2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE2 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 34 Command Name Format Parameter Remarks 22 Pixel Gain B1 PGB2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGB2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE2 23 Pixel Gain GB1 PGGB2 Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PGGB2 lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 to 16384 For AFE2 G Saving and loading data in EEPROM 1 Load Settings from Camera EEPROM LD Param lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Factory area 1 User 1 area 2 User 2 area 3 User
33. gt lt LF gt max 12 characters 5 Model Name Request MD lt CR gt lt LF gt max 12 characters 6 User ID UD Param lt CR gt lt LF gt UD lt CR gt lt LF gt User can save and load free text 12 or less characters 7 Error Code ERROR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt ERRER lt CR gt lt LF gt O Not completed yet 1 Succeeded 2 Error 1 G ch image too bright 3 Error 2 G ch image too dark 4 Error 3 Time out error One of values is back from camera B Shutter 1 Shutter Mode SM Param lt CR gt lt LF gt SM lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Preset Shutter 1 Programmable exposure 2 Preset Shutter SH Param lt CR gt lt LF gt SH lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Off 1 1 60 2 1 100 3 1 250 4 1 500 5 1 1000 6 1 2000 7 1 4000 8 1 8000 9 1 10000 Available when SM 0 3 Programmable Exposure PE Param lt CR gt lt LF gt PE lt CR gt lt LF gt 2 to 2072 Available when SM 1 C Trigger mode 1 Trigger Mode TR Param lt CR gt lt LF gt TR lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Normal Continuous 1 EPS Pre select 2 PWC Pulse width 2 Trigger Polarity TP Param lt CR gt lt LF gt TP lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Active Low 1 Active High 3 Trigger Input TI Param lt CR gt lt LF gt TI lt CR gt lt LF gt 0 Camera Link 1 Hirose 12pin BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 32 Command Name Format Parameter Remarks D Image Format 1 Bit Allocation BA Param lt CR gt lt LF gt BA
34. igger input 5 LED Indication for power and trigger input 6 Mounting holes M3 depth 5mm for tripod mount plate Note 3 1 Note Rear protrusion on C mount lens must be less than 10 0mm 2 Note When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera please do not excessively tighten screws by using a driver The Camera Link receptacle on the camera might be damaged For security the strength to tighten screws is less than 0 291 Newton meter Nm Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this 3 Note The part number for the tripod adapter plate with 1 4 20 thread is MP 41 option Fig 1 Locations DCIN TRIG DIGITAL I O POWER TRIG DCIN TRIG DIGITAL I O POWER TRIG BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 9 5 Pin Assignment 5 1 12 pin Multi connector DC IN Trigger Type HR10A 10R 12PB 01 Hirose male Use the part number HR10A 10P 12S for the cable side 1 XEEN output can be configured with complementary emitter follower circuit or open collector by internal switch setting The default is the complementary emitter follower circuit See chapter 5 3 3 for details 2 Factory default is trigger via Camera Link 3 75 ohm termination can be enabled by SW 800 See Chapter 7 1 5 2 Digital Output Connector for Camera Link Type 26 pin MDR connector 3M 10226 1A10PL Fig 3 26 Pin Camera Link Connector Pin No In Out Name Note 1 14 Shield GND
35. inst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 2 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 3 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 4 Contents 1 General 6 2 Camera nomenclature 6 3 Main Features
36. k Level Adjust ABA ABA 1 for activation Note 1 Channel balance adjustment should be done in continuous mode 2 One push channel balance should be done in the following order ABA and then AWA 6 2 3 Automatic output level controls These functions help to maintain a constant output level in accordance with ambient brightness changes The two functions are AGC Auto Gain Control and ASC Auto Shutter Control AGC and ASC cannot be used at the same time Functions Setting Gain Mode AGC AGC 0 Manual AGC 1 AGC ON Auto Shutter Control ASC ASC 0 OFF ASC 1 ON Note Only available in continuous mode 6 2 4 Programmable Look Up Table LUT BM 500CL BB 500CL has a programmable look up table LUT that lets the user adjust the transfer function of the video output Selectable settings include multiple point LUT and Gamma 0 45 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 18 The look up table has 256 setting points by which the full range of input signal is divided On each of the points the gain can be set to get the required transfer function In the case of the BB 500CL Gr R Gb and B signals all have the same characteristics Gamma 0 45 or programmable LUT can be selected by software control If the LUT is not configured Gamma is set at 1 0 OFF 6 2 5 Blemish compensation circuit BM 500CL BB 500CL has a blemish compensation circuit This function compensates for blemishes on the CCD sensor typi
37. mercial off the shelf cameras Although units are guaranteed to operate throughout the temperature range operating the camera beyond the standard range of 5 C to 45 C may result in some reduced performance characteristics such as higher noise reduced SNR etc Specifications shown in the camera data sheet and in the table at the back of this document are for when the camera is operating within normal temperature conditions and may be subject to variations when operating in extreme temperatures BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 28 7 Configuring the Camera 7 1 DIP switch SW 800 This switch has following functions 1 Select the circuit for WEEN output at pin 9 of the Hirose connector 2 Enable Disable 75 ohm termination for the trigger input pin 10 on the Hirose connector The switch can be accessed by removing the top cover The defaults are shown in the diagram below 7 2 RS 232C control All configuring of the BM 500CL BB 500CL is done via the serial communication in the Camera Link connector The camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software or using JAI s camera control software Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol Communication setting Protocol Transmit setting to camera NN Parameter lt CR gt lt LF gt NN is any kind of command Capital or small letters The camera answers COMPLETE lt CR gt lt LF gt To have all communication visible on the emulat
38. n Amber Power connected initiating Steady green Camera is operating in Continuous mode Flashing green The camera is receiving external trigger 6 1 6 Auto detect LVAL sync async accumulation This function replaces the manual setting found in older JAI cameras Whether accumulation is synchronous or asynchronous in relationship to LVAL depends on the timing of the trigger input When a trigger is received while FVAL is high during readout the camera works in LVAL synchronous mode preventing reset feed through in the video signal There is a maximum jitter of one LVAL period from issuing a trigger to the start of accumulation When a trigger is received during FVAL low the camera works in LVAL asynchronous mode no delay mode This applies to both Pre Select PS trigger mode and Pulse Width PW trigger mode FVAL 1 3 1 In this period camera executes trigger at next LVAL prevents feed through noise 2 Avoid trigger at FVAL transition LVAL period as the function may randomly switch between next LVAL and immediate 2 External Trigger 1 LVAL 3 In this period camera executes trigger immediately no delay Fig 9 Auto detect LVAL sync async accumulation 6 1 7 Starting pixel Bayer color mosaic The BB 500CL is a color camera based on a CCD sensor with a Bayer color mosaic The color image reconstruction is done in the host PC The color sequence in the video signal is the same
39. nes Upper Fast Dump period 2 lines Note The first decimal place is rounded up Normal read out The End line the Start line 1 lines Lower Fast Dump period 7 lines Note The first decimal place is rounded up 6 1 9 Vertical binning This function is only available on the BM 500CL camera Binning mode Command VB is a function where the signal charge from 2 adjacent vertical pixels are added together and read out as one pixel Binning results in half vertical resolution and higher frame rate By adding 2 pixels together the sensitivity is doubled The charge accumulated in 2 adjacent lines is added together in the BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 16 horizontal CCD register This is done by providing two pulses to the vertical CCD register for each line read out Vertical binning can not be used together with partial scan Fig 11 Vertical Binning 6 1 10 Decimation readout Draft mode in vertical direction BB 500CL has a decimation readout draft mode 4 lines of every 16 lines 2 GB lines and 2 RG lines are combined before being read out When using this mode the field of view is maintained but the height of the image is reduced to 1 8 which is 261 lines The frame rate is 37 54 frames per second Fig 12 Draft mode BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 17 6 2 Pre process functions BM 500CL BB 500CL has several pre processing functions The output from the camera is select
40. ogram and camera The Camera Control software has the ability to synchronize either the camera or the program Click Synchronize camera to write all settings from the program to the camera or click the Synchronize program to load all settings from the camera to the program Files When clicking the Write to File or Read from File button the user is prompted for a file using a standard file dialog New files are created if they do not already exist BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 37 Files for camera settings have the extension cam Information about the communication port is not stored in the files All settings are automatically sent to the camera when a file has been loaded if the camera is online Factory and User Settings Use the Store button to store the current camera settings into the user settings area in EEPROM Current camera settings are not saved when the camera is turned off To save current camera settings you have to save them on the available user areas Use the Load button to restore previously saved camera settings from either the Factory or the User EEPROM area Write All Camera Data to File Click the Write Camera Data button to save all camera settings into a text file The information that can be saved is Model Name Camera ID User ID Firmware Version Current Settings Factory Settings and the available User Areas EEPROM Current Area Click the Get Area button to read the power up settings area n
41. or screen start with EB 1 lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers COMPLETE lt CR gt lt LF gt Transmit request command to camera NN lt CR gt lt LF gt NN is any kind of command The camera answers NN Parameter lt CR gt lt LF gt Baud Rate 9600 bps Data Length 8 bit Start Bit 1 bit Stop Bit 1 bit Parity None Xon Xoff Control None RS 232C cable TXD RXD GND 1 CD 4 DTR 6 DSR 2 RXD 3 TXD 5 GND 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 CI 9 pin D con PC COM PORT CAMERA TXD RXD GND 1 CD 4 DTR 6 DSR 2 RXD 3 TXD 5 GND 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 CI 9 pin D con PC COM PORT CAMERA BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 29 Transmit the following to get the camera s actual settings ST lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers A complete list of the current settings Transmit the following to get a command list HP lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers A list with all commands and possible settings Invalid parameters sent to camera 99 is an invalid parameter SH 99 lt CR gt lt LF gt The camera answers 02 Bad Parameters lt CR gt lt LF gt To see firmware number VN lt CR gt lt LF gt To see camera ID It shows the manufacturing lot number ID lt CR gt lt LF gt 7 3 Setting functions 7 3 1 Bit allocation BA 0 BA 1 BA 2 This command sets the output for 8 bit 10 bit or 12 bit 7 3 2 Partial scan SC 0 through 4 Draft mode SC 5 The CCD scanning format can be selected between f
42. ows in case of LVAL sync In LVAL async mode the exposure period should be added Full 2 3 1 2 1 4 1 8 V binning 2077 1566 1308 921 729 1043 LVAL sync timing PWC LVAL SYNC TRIG 2 L min LVAL 1L max 1L EEN XEEN FVAL 2L 3L CCD Exposure Exposure Period Trigger input during FVAL HIGH sets LVAL SYNC mode Fig 23 Pulse width trigger mode LVAL synchronous BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 27 LVAL async timing PWC LVAL ASYNC 8 s 1 s TRIG 1L min 1L 10us EEN XEEN FVAL 2L 3L CCD Exposure Exposure period Trigger input during FVAL LOW sets LVAL ASYNC Fig 24 Pulse Width trigger mode LVAL asynchronous 6 5 Mode and function matrix The following table shows which functions will work in the different modes for the BM 500CL BB 500CL Func Shutter Accumulation Iris video Trigger mode Pre set Programmable Auto Shutter Partial LVAL sync async output Cont TR 0 EPS TR 1 Auto PWC TR 2 Auto Fig 24 Mode and function matrix 6 6 Extended temperature operation 45 C to 65 C The OP22 5 1 model suffix indicates that the BM 500CL BB 500CL cameras are individually tested validated and temperature cycled to certify their operating ability throughout an extended temperature range which is greater than the operating range of typical COTS com
43. re time 2L Maximum exposure time 261 L 102 066 s x 2 L 204 132 s 102 066 s x 261 L 26 64 ms Auto Shutter ASC The setting command is ASC This command activates the auto shutter function This function controls the shutter speed according to light changes and keeps the specified video level Auto shutter controls from OFF 1 15 to 1 250 seconds 6 1 3 Continuous operation or triggered operation The camera can operate in continuous operation for applications not requiring an asynchronous external trigger This mode permits the use of a lens with a video controlled iris The camera will operate at its maximum frame rate 15 05 frames seconds in this mode For applications that require an external trigger the camera can accept an external trigger input on pin 10 of the 12 pin Hirose connector or via the Camera Link interface The command TI is used to switch between inputs The camera can operate at up to 15 frames second in triggered operation 6 1 4 Iris video output The iris video output on pin 4 of the 12 pin Hirose connector outputs 700 mV when the video out in Camera Link is at the 100 level The iris video signal is taken after the gain circuit It is without sync The iris video signal can be used to drive an auto iris lens in continuous mode Fig 8 Iris video output BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 14 6 1 5 Rear panel indicator The rear panel mounted LED provides the following informatio
44. riggered operation 13 6 1 4 Iris video output 13 6 1 5 Rear panel indicator 14 6 1 6 Auto detect LVAL sync async accumulation 14 6 1 7 Starting pixel Bayer color mosaic 14 6 1 8 Partial Scanning 15 6 1 9 Vertical binning 15 6 1 10 Decimation readout Draft mode in vertical direction 16 6 2 Pre process functions 17 6 2 1 Bayer White Balance 17 6 2 2 L R channel balance 17 6 2 3 Automatic output level controls 17 6 2 4 Programmable Look Up Table LUT 17 6 2 5 Blemish compensation circuit 18 6 3 Sensor Layout and timing 19 6 3 1 CCD
45. ssed The layout of the program can be adjusted by arranging the windows the way it is preferred The program will store this information and recreate this layout when the program is restarted All Camera Control Tools have a Communication Window and an About Window The other window s contains camera control commands 8 1 1 Camera Control Tool Bar This is a Camera Control Tool Bar and when the button of each widow each control GUI can be initiated 8 2 The About Window The about window contains a picture of the camera and information about the version of the program Internet connection to JAI A S and access to the help documents The drop down box labeled Help File will list all files which have the extension pdf and that are found in the program default folder It is possible to download updated operation manuals from the jai website http www jai com An updated manual can be saved in the folder address mentioned above and it will automatically be included in the list of help files BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 36 At the bottom of the windows all windows but the Communication Window is a colored bar The bar is green when the Camera Control Tool is connected to a camera and the camera is turned on The bar is red when the Camera Control Tool is not connected to a camera or when the camera is turned off 8 3 Communication Window The Communication Window is used to connect the Camera Control Tool with th
46. ull or partial scanning With partial scanning only the vertical central part of the CCD sensor is read out with a higher frame rate The partial scan is done by a fast dump read out of the lines in the vertical CCD register down to the top of the partial image This central part of the image is read out with normal speed The lines below the partial image are read out and dumped with a high speed Refer to the Chapter 6 2 4 When SC is set at 5 the Draft mode can be activated Refer to the Chapter 6 1 9 7 3 3 Variable Programmable Partial PRGP 0 1 STL 2 to 2058 ETL 2 to 2058 The variable partial scan can set the start line and the end line of the scan to capture the necessary portion of the image 7 3 4 Vertical binning This function is only for BM 500CL camera The BM 500CL has only vertical binning mode With V binning the pixel charge from 2 adjacent lines are added together in the horizontal CCD register It is done by double pulses to the vertical CCD register V Binning can not be used together with partial scanning 7 3 5 Shutter mode SM 0 and SM 1 With SM 0 this function selects the shutter from the 9 fixed steps SH 0 through SH 9SH With SM 1 from programmable in 2071 steps PE 2 through PE 2072 7 3 6 Trigger input select TI 0 TI 1 This function selects the trigger input to be through Camera Link TI 0 or as TTL through the 12 pin Hirose connector TI 1 BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 30
47. umber 8 4 Camera Control Window The Camera Control Window contains the fundamental camera setting functions It is possible to set the shutter mode Trigger mode image format scan format gain control and black setting BM 500CL OP22 5 1 BB 500CL OP22 5 1 38 8 5 Look Up Table LUT Use this window for setting up the output characteristics Gamma and Knee characteristics can be set LUT contains 0 45 pre setting and 256 data points for optional settings Gamma 0 45 LUT 8 6 Using the Camera Control Tool Here is some practical information about the Camera Control Tool 1 The Camera Control Tool bar is always on top of other windows 2 When you minimize the Camera Control Tool bar all open windows will close 3 It is possible to work with the Camera Control Tool when the camera is online and when the camera is offline 4 The newer JAI cameras always start up with the last used user area but for some old models it will start up with the last saved user area 5 The Camera Control Tool saves the last used settings not the user area which don t have to be the same as for the last saved user area 6 The setup file CameraName ini stores all information about camera settings When the program is started the last settings for the program are loaded from the file CameraName ini 7 When you turn on the camera and the Camera Control Tool it is possible that the Camera Control Tool does not show the actual
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