Pulnix

AccuPiXEL Series

TM-1400

General Description

The TM-1400 is a miniature, high-resolution (1.4 megapixels) monochrome progressive scan CCD camera.

The imager resolution is 1392 x 1040 pixels and the frame rate is 15 and 30 frames per second. The interline transfer CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of high-speed shuttered images. The electronic shutter has speeds up to 1/16,000 sec. and can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control.

The TM-1400 has a patent-pending, PULNiX exclusive, built-in dual look-up table (LUT). This full dynamic range control function can be set at externally selectable knee slopes to optimize the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range. It also provides fast 10- bit to 8-bit pre-processing for effective image feature enhancement. The camera has both analog and digital

(RS-644) output for interfacing with frame grabbers.

All camera-control functions are externally controlled via a user-friendly RS-232C graphical interface provided by PULNiX.

Applications for the TM-1400 include machine vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation systems, high-definition graphics, gauging, character recognition, documents archiving, and surveillance.

Asynchronous Reset

The TM-1400’s asynchronous reset is flexible and accepts external horizontal drive (HD) for phase locking.

When the VINIT pulse is applied, it resets the camera’s scanning and purging of the CCD. There are two modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed:

1 External VINIT with pulse width. The duration between pulse edges controls the shutter speed externally.

2 Internal shutter speed control. The speed control varies from 1/125 to 1/16,000 sec. The video signal and

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

ASYNC RESET

VINIT

VD

SG (TRANSFER GATE)

DISCHARGE PULSE

FDV

DIGITAL DATA

Shutter Mode

VIDEO

NO-shutter mode

SG

Stand-by Image

VIDEO

Shutter Video

Normal Video Interrupted Image 1st Frame

Invalid data

Stand-by Image

Normal Video Normal Video

Product Summary

• High-resolution 1/2” progressive scan

1392(H) x 1040(V) interline transfer CCD imager

• Miniature 44x44x64 mm housing with high-rel connector

• Digital RS-644 (LVDS) output and analog output

• 15 frames and 30 frames per second selectable

• Maximum dynamic range control with PULNiXexclusive, patent-pending built-in look-up table

(Gamma, knee, user parameters)

• Full frame integration

Image center partial scan (500, 250 lines)

• Full-frame shutter to 1/16,000 sec.

Asynchronous reset, no-delay shutter and read-outinhibit control for multiple-camera applications

• RS-232 external control

• Near IR sensitivity and high gain CCD output

Color version (RGB Bayer CFA) is available (TMC-1400)

Electronic Shutter

The TM-1400 has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides a superb picture at various speeds without smearing. A built-in manual shutter speed control selects the electronic shutter rate of 1/60 (nonasync mode only), 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1,000, 1/2,000,

1/4,000, 1/8,000, or 1/16,000 second (double the speed at 30 fps mode).

The CCD discharges when discharge pulse is applied via internal shutter control. With a negative pulse to

VINIT, the camera resets and purges the CCD charge momentarily. Then it starts integrating for the period of preset shutter control time by either an external pulse width or internal shutter control.

Progressive scanning permits a full 1040 lines of vertical resolution, as compared to a conventional CCD camera which captures only half the vertical lines per shutter.

Integration

The CCD imager of the TM-1400 can be exposed for longer than the normal scan timing of 1/15 sec. This integration feature provides extra sensitivity for darkenvironment applications. The progressive-scan imager permits a full frame of resolution in non-interlace format. Integration is achieved by applying INTEG signal to pin #11 of the 12-pin connector or pin #6 of the 31-pin connector, or by feeding VINIT pulse width control up to

1 sec of the pulse width.

Dynamic Range Control

Typical interline transfer CCDs have fixed noise levels based on dark current (thermal or KT noise), pattern noise, and operating clock speed. Typically for a

1k x 1k CCD operating at 25.0MHz pixel clock, the noise level is around 30 electrons. The maximum capacity of the CCD charges is limited by the well capacity at saturation. The range is limited by the structure and the pixel size.

The TM-1400 uses a 1/2” CCD with 4.65 µm x

4.65 µm pixel and three-phase vertical shift register structure. The well capacity is 8,000 electrons. The theoretical dynamic range is 8,000:30 = 267:1 (48 dB).

A typical CCD camera does not use the full dynamic range due to the nominal gain and the output specification such as RS-170. The typical CCD camera has its gain set at 16 to 22 dB and the RS-170 video level is

714 mV. Using 20 dB gain for the calculation, CCD output is limited to 714/10 = 71.4 mV. Since the CCD’s saturation voltage is 400 mV to 500 mV, it uses less than 1/5 of the full dynamic range.

CCD DYNAMIC RANGE VS. VSUB VOLTAGE

CCD dynamic range utilization mV

Max. Digital dynamic range at 3 dB amp

600

Blooming adj. = 13. 5 V

Lens: F=5.6

Vsub = 8 V

Vsub = 10 V

Vsub = 12 V

400

200

Digital saturation at 16 dB amp

Vsub = 14 V

Vsub = 16 V

Vsub = 18 V

Analog saturation at 20 dB amp

0

0 20 40 60 80

LUMINANCE

100 120 140 160

FL

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

Programmable LUT and Knee Control

(patent pending)

The TM-1400 has a built-in LUT (look-up table) for dynamic range control.

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

(maximum level... saturation point) are set to 10-bit

A/D input so that the full dynamic range of the CCD is utilized at 10-bit references as the input and the LUT output is converted into 8-bit to adjust the gamma correction.

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

Linear image: When PCB surface is visible, metal trace is saturated. If the metal surface appears, then the plastic surface is too dark.

Knee-controlled image: The upper is LUT#6, the lower is #7. Both show the full dynamic range with different effects.

Scan Mode

Full Progressive Scan

Normal scanning mode for the TM-1400 is 1392 x

1040 pixels. The standard speed with single-channel output is 30 frames/sec. at the pixel clock of 50.0 MHz.

(It can also be set to run 15 frames per second at 25.0

MHz.) Unlike an interlace scan camera, the TM-1400 reads every line from top to bottom, resulting in all lines being obtained per captured image frame with electronic shutter.

Partial Scan

500 lines and 250 lines partial scan is selectable. It outputs image center of 500 lines and 250 lines. At 500 lines the frame rate is 56 frames/sec. At 250 lines, it is

99 frames. Standard partial scan control is only available in 30fps mode.

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External Sync

The TM-1400 accepts an external sync. of standard

HD and VD at TTL level for general locking to a system sync. and clock. External sync. is available for 30-frame mode only. The frequency requirement is as follows: fHD = 31.09 KHz ±2% fVD = 29.5 Hz ±2%

(Internal Master clock = 100.0 MHz,

Pixel clock = 25.0 or 50.0 MHz)

Please contact PULNiX for TM-1400 timing charts.

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Connector and Pin Configurations

Mode Switch Up/Down Switch Functions

0 Switch Disabled Switch Disabled None

1 Set Gain Up / Down Change gain

2 Set Vtop (A/D) Up / Down Change A/D ref. top

3 Set Vbottom (A/D) Up / Down Change A/D ref bottom

4 Gain Selection #1 Up: 9dB, Down: 12dB Lower gain selection

5 Gain Selection #2 Up: 18dB, Down: 22dB Higher gain selection

6 Linear LUT Up Back to linear table

7 Knee Selection Up / Down (Scroll) Scroll 8 different LUTs

8 Async Reset Mode Up: Normal, Dwn: Async Async and normal shutter

9 Factory Default Recall Up / Down: Recall Factory setting

A Power up Setting Up: Recall, Dwn: Save Power up page setting

B User Page Storage#1 Up: Recall, Dwn: Save User page storage setting

C User Page Storage#2 Up: Recall, Dwn: Save User page storage setting

D Direct Shutter Control Up / Down Shutter speed increment

by 1H

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E Scan Format2 Up: 500, Dwn: 250 Partial selection

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Digital Output Connector

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No-delay Shutter and Read-out-inhibit

For multiple-camera applications such as 2D or 3D measurement and multi-angle inspection, simultaneous image capturing at an exact shutter timing for all cameras is a critical requirement. The TM-1400’s async

pulse width control mode provides no-delay shutter as standard. Regardless of internal pulse timing, it discharges at VINIT’s leading edge and transfers charges at the trailing edge of the pulse. Even though each camera runs with slightly different H and data clock timing, image capturing is exactly simultaneous.

The TM-1400 also has read-out-inhibit control (ROI) to control the vertical clock start (Async Shutter #9).

When ROI is low, V-clock is stopped and the transferred charges remain in the vertical shift registers, which works like CCD memory. When ROI is high, it clocks out the CCD data. This helps a single frame grabber process multiple images in pipeline processing (sequential process).

VINIT (External Pulse Width Control Trigger)

31-Pin Connector (MQ21-031-113-4300)

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

1 CLK+ Out 17 CLK- Out

2 LDV+ Out 18 LDV- Out

3 FDV+ Out 19 FDV- Out

4 GND 20 VINIT (TTL) In

[INTEG (TTL) In]

5 EXT HD (TTL) In 21 EXT VD (TTL)

[EXT CLK+ In] [EXT CLK- In]

6 INTEG/ROI (TTL) In 22 N/C

[HD+ In] [HD- In]

7 N/C 23 GND

[Vinit+/(VD+) In] [Vinit-/(VD-) In]

8 D0+ Out 24 D0- Out

9 D1+ Out 25 D1- Out

10 D2+ Out 26 D2- Out

11 D3+ Out 27 D3- Out

12 D4+ Out 28 D4- Out

13 D5+ Out 29 D5- Out

14 D6+ Out 30 D6- Out

15 D7+ Out 31 D7- Out

16 GND

Note: CLK: data clock, LDV: Line data valid, FDV: Frame data valid, INTEG: Integration control, EXT CLK: external pixel clock, [ ]: Differential input option

No-Delay Shutter (All cameras)

Discharge

No-delay Exposure

Transfer Gate

Readout start pulse width: Min. 1H to 1frame

ROI Control: Camera #1

Camera #1 Video

ROI Control: Camera #2

Camera #2 Video

FDV/Vsync

Max. 1H delay

12-Pin Connector

1 GND (power) 7 VD in

2 +12V 8 GND

3 GND (analog) 9 HD in

4 Video out 10 RXD(RS232)

5 GND (digital) 11 INTEG/ROI

6 VINIT in 12 TXD(RS232)

Mode Switches

Various modes can be implemented with the rear panel-mode selection switch and Up/Down switch as well as RS-232 external control. When RS-

232 is connected, the command overwrites the rear panel switch settings.

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Shutter Control Switch

Manual Async

0 no shutter no shutter

(1/15) (1/15)

1 1/60 1/16,000

2 1/125 1/8,000

3 1/250 1/4,000

4 1/500 1/2,000

5 1/1,000 1/1,000

6 1/2,000 1/500

7 1/4,000 1/250

8 1/8,000 1/125

control

(For 30 fps mode, the shutter speed doubles)

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Imager

Active Area

Active Pixels

Cell size

Display Mode

(Active Pixels)

Sync*

1/2” progressive scan interline transfer CCD

6.47mm x 4.84mm

1392 (H) x 1040 (V)

4.65µm x 4.65µm

1392 (H) x 1040 (V) @ 15/30 Hz

1392 (H) x 500, 250 (V) @ partial scan

Internal/external auto switch

HD/VD, 4.0 Vp-p impedance 4.7K Ω

VD=15 / 30 Hz ± 2%, non-interlace

HD=15.55 / 31.09 kHz ± 2%

Data clock output 50.00 / 25.00 MHz

Resolution Digital: 1392 (H) x 1040 (V),

Analog: over 900 TV lines (H) x 800 TV lines (V)

S/N ratio 48 dB min (AGC off)

Min. illumination 1.0 lux, f=1.4 (no shutter) @ 30 fps

Sensitivity: 50µ V/e-

Video output Analog: 714 mV, 75 Ω (900 mV white clip)

Digital output: 8-bit RS-644

SPECIFICATIONS

AGC

Gamma

Lens mount

OFF

Programmable LUT (1.0 std)

Power req 12V DC± 10%, 380 — 520 mA

(current measured at 25°)

Operating temp† -10°C to 50°C

Vibration

Shock

C-mount (use > 2/3” format lenses)

7Grms (10 Hz to 2000 Hz) Random

70G

Size (W x H x L) 44mm x 44mm x 64mm (1.73” x 1.73” x 2.51”)

Weight 133 grams, 4.7 oz (without tripod)

Opt. Functions

Opt. Accessories

I/O

Power cable

Power supply

MUST BE ORDERED SEPARATELY

Adjustable back-focus front end, 12 fps, 24 fps

30DG-02 digital output cable

CS-232E serial communication kit

12P-02S power cable with open leads

PD-12UUP series (includes power connector)

* External sync only at 30 fps.

† Image quality will degrade with increasing temperature.

Graphical User Interface

A user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) is provided in the CS-232E kit. This interface allows users to control the following functions of the TM-1400 camera:

• Shutter control for manual async. and pulse width control

• Gain control

• A/D reference voltages control for Vtop and Vbottom

• Save settings

• Load settings

• Report settings

• LUT setting and graphic display

• Scanning mode selection and Option selections

Camera parameters can be uploaded from the PC to the camera. Once these parameters are stored in

EEPROMs, an instantaneous change from one setting to another can be done with a delay of few frames in between.

Serial Communication Kit

The serial communication kit CS-232E consists of serial cable RS-232B-12, a software disk, and a quickstart guide. The RS-232B-12 cable has a 12-pin connector on the camera end, and a 9-pin D-sub connector

(RS-232) and a 12-pin connector (power and sync signals) on the other end.

UP

SHUTTER MODE DOWN

44.0 [1.73] DIGITAL

POWER VIDEO

7.0 [0.28]

14.7 [0.58]

25.4 [1.00]

2X M3 X 6.0 [0.24]

SOC HD CAP SCR

22.0 [0.87]

11.0 [0.43]

22.4 [0.88]

18.4 [0.73]

18.0 [0.71]

34.0 [1.34]

63.0 [2.48]

75.7 [2.98]

1/4-20

2X M6

44.0 [1.73]

JAI A·S, Denmark

Phone +45 4457 8888 www.jai.com

JAI UK Ltd., England

Phone: +44 189 582 1481 www.jai.com

JAI Corporation, Japan

Phone: +81 045 440 0150 www.jai-corp.co.jp

JAI PULNiX, Germany

Phone +49-(0) 60 55-93 79-0 www.jaipulnix.com

JAI PULNiX Inc., USA

1330 Orleans Drive

Sunnyvale

CA 94089

USA

Phone +1 408-747-0300

(toll-free) 1 800 445 5444

Fax +1 408 747 0660 www.jaipulnix.com

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Camera Link

Cameras

Camera Link is a new digital transmission method, designed by vision product manufacturers specifically for the machine vision industry, in answer to customer requests. It is an easy way to connect digital cameras to frame grabbers.

Camera Link is a camera-to-frame grabber interface specification based on an implementation of

Channel Link™ technology. It includes hardware (cable connectors), & data transmission as well as camera control and asynchronous serial communications all on a single cable. Now, only two connections (power and

Camera Link) are required to operate the camera.

The specification was developed through an initiative headed by PULNiX America, Inc. Camera Link defines a single connector for both the frame grabber and the camera. This insures that all products bearing the Camera Link logo are interchangeable with each other. The official Camera Link logo is shown to the right.

As a standard that has been defined by industry members, Camera Link provides the following benefits:

•

Real-time signaling: Camera Link supports real-time signaling. Camera Link cameras accept signals including asynchronous reset (Vinit), HD, VD, and integration through the Camera Link cable, without latency (delay).

•

High data rates: A base configuration Camera Link interface can handle 1.2Gbps of data. The technology used in

Camera Link has a maximum data rate of 3.5Gbps, insuring solutions for tomorrow’s applications.

•

Flexibility: Camera Link is independent of imager resolution, video format, and frame rate. In contrast, some other digital transmission standards are set for specific pre-defined video formats.

•

Platform independence: Camera Link is a hardware specification designed by camera and frame grabber manufacturers specifically for the Machine Vision industry.

The frame grabber software must be Windows™ 9X/2000 compatible, but is independent of support from third parties like Microsoft, Apple, or Intel.

Camera Link

CM is a registered copymark of the AIA

•

Simple interface: Only two connections are required to interface a camera and frame grabber: Power and Camera

Link. Cameras and frame grabbers can be easily interchanged using the same cable.

•

Standardized cable assembly: Camera Link specifies a standard cable assembly. This eliminates the need for manufacturers to provide custom cables, and allows customers to take advantage of lower cable prices. In addition, the technology used in Camera Link reduces the number of wires required to transmit data, allowing for thinner cables, which are more robust and less prone to breakage. Various cable lengths are available up to 10m.

•

Extensive application software support from frame

grabber and vision software companies: Machine vision applications require robust and field-proven software.

Camera Link is a quick and simple way for users to standardize their systems for existing applications without having to verify new software.

•

Long-term, stable supply: Channel Link technology is committed to providing long-term support to the telecommunications industry. Unlike most consumer products, the basic architecture will remain stable for many years to come.

Channel Link TM is a registered trademark of National Semiconductor.

Windows 2000 TM is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Channel Link Technology

The heart of Camera Link is Channel Link, a data transmission method by National Semiconductor. Channel Link is made up of a receiver chip and a transmitter chip. This chipset is used to transmit digital data. This technology offers many advantages to machine-vision applications over the previous method, namely, RS-644 (LVDS format of

RS-422).

LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) has become the most common means to transmit digital data in recent years. This method, however, has several major drawbacks. LVDS requires a pair of wires for transmission of each data bit, creating bulky cables prone to breakage if stressed. Also, the maximum data transmission rate of LVDS is

400 Mbps, fast enough for today’s applications, but limiting for tomorrow’s requirements. Channel Link takes LVDS to the next level.

Driver Receiver

Channel Link uses LVDS standards to transmit data. Far fewer wires, however, are needed to transmit the data. A Channel Link transmitter will convert 28 bits of data into a format that can be transmitted over 4 parallel lines. A transmit clock over a fifth line finishes the requirements for Channel Link transmission. The diagram to the right shows how just five pairs of wire are able to transmit data that would require 56 wires using standard LVDS methods.

Driver

Driver

Driver

Driver

Driver

>1.6 Gbps

Data (LDVS)

Data (LDVS)

Data (LDVS)

Data (LDVS)

Clock (LDVS)

Receiver

Receiver

Receiver

Receiver

Receiver

Clock

Camera Link Connector and Cable Configurations

A single Camera Link connection provides the following information on an MDR connector with 26 pins.

26 Position

High Density

Mini D Ribbon

(MDR) Male Plug

Cable

I mage data and timing 4 pairs

1 pair transmission clock

Serial communication 1 pair transmit

1 pair receive

Camera Control 4 signal pairs

This configuration will transfer up to 28 bits of data. For applications that require more bandwidth, additional Camera Link connections can be used.

There are 3 configurations – base, medium and full. Please visit the PULNiX web site for detailed specifications of Camera Link.

2X

Thumbscrews

Camera Link Cable

Note: The MDR-26 cable assembly is manufactured by 3M Corporation.

Camera Link Cable Ordering Information

Camera Link cables are available from multiple vendors.

2X

Thumbscrews

JAI PULNiX P/N

Molded Cables

3M Intercon I Length

26CL-02-26

14T26-SZLB-100-0LC

14T26-SZLB-200-0LC

14T26-SZLB-300-0LC

14T26-SZLB-500-0LC

14T26-SZLB-700-0LC

14T26-SZLB-A00-0LC

14T26-SZLB-450-0LC

CLCP-1.0-p

CLCP-2.0-p

CLCP-3.0-p

CLCP-5.0-p

CLCP-7.0-p

CLCP-10-p

CLCP-4.5-p

Shell Kit Cables

14B26-SZLB-100-0LC

14B26-SZLB-200-0LC

14B26-SZLB-300-0LC

14B26-SZLB-450-0LC

14B26-SZLB-500-0LC

14B26-SZLB-700-0LC

14B26-SZLB-A00-0LC

CLCPH-1.0-p

CLCPH-2.0-p

CLCPH-3.0-p

CLCPH-4.5-p

CLCPH-5.0-p

CLCPH-7.0-p

CLCPH-10-p

26 Position

High Density

Mini D Ribbon

(MDR) Male Plug

Connector and Pin Configurations

Camera Link Connector (MDR 26-pin connector)

Rear Panel

TMC-6700CL/TMC-1000CL AccuPiXEL™ Series

CAMERA LINK

#13 Pin #1

#26 #14

Rear Panel top view

Camera Link Connector

MDR-26

POWER

ANALOG

CAMERA LINK

3

4

2

11

1

10

9

12

5

6

8

7

POWER VIDEO

MDR 26-pin Connector 10226-6212VC

Pin# Description I/O

1 GND (shield)

2 X0– (CH0–) Out

3 X1– (CH1–) Out

4 X2– (CH2–) Out

5 Xclk– (CLK–) Out

6 X3– (CH3–) Out

7 SerTC+ (Rx+) In

8 SerTFG– (Tx–) Out

9 CC1- (Vinit/VD–) In

10 CC2+ (Integ/ROI+) In

11 CC3- (HD–) In*

12 CC4+ (RCLK+) In**

13 GND

14 GND (shield)

15 X0+ (CH0+) Out

16 X1+ (CH1+) Out

17 X2+ (CH2+) Out

18 Xclk+ (CLK+) Out

19 X3+ (CH3+) Out

20 SerTC– (Rx–) In (LVDS or RS-232)

21 SerTFG+ (Tx+) Out

22 CC1+ (Vinit/VD+) In

23 CC2- (Integ/ROI–) In

24 CC3+ (HD+) In*

25 CC4- (RCLK–) In**

26 Inner shield

CH0–

CH1–

CH2–

CLK–

CH3–

RX+

TX–

VD/VINIT–

INT/ROI+

HD–

RCLK+

5

6

7

8

9

3

4

1

2

10

11

12

13

21

22

23

17

18

19

20

14

15

16

24

25

26

* HD, VD for external sync input. (Please contact PULNiX for Ext. HD input)

** RCLK is reserved for read clock input.

The 26-pin Connector Pin Assignment

(Camera Side)

CH0+

CH1+

CH2+

CLK+

CH3+

RX–

TX+

VD/VINIT+

INT/ROI–

HD+

RCLK–

Node description:

CH0: Data B0, A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0

CH1: Data C1, C0, B5, B4, B3, B2, B1

CH2: Data DVAL, FVAL, LVAL, C5, C4, C3, C2

CH3: Data SPARE, C7, C6, B7, B6, A7, A6

CLK: Data clock

RX, TX: Serial communication, RX = Ser to Cam�

� TX = Ser to FG

VD/VINIT: Ext. VD in or VINIT (Triger) in

INT/ROI: Integration control in or �

� Read-Out-Inhibit in

HD: External HD in

RCLK: External read clock in

Camera Link Signal Assignment to Channel Link Chip (RGB 8-bit x 3)

Tx IN0 Data R0 (LSB) Tx IN8 G1 Tx IN16 B6 Tx IN24 LDV

Tx IN1 Data R1 Tx IN9 G2 Tx IN17 B7 Tx IN25 FDV

Tx IN2 Data R2 Tx IN10 G6 Tx IN18 B1 Tx IN26 LPULSE

Tx IN3 Data R3 Tx IN11 G7 Tx IN19 B2 Tx IN27 R6

Tx IN4 Data R4 Tx IN12 G3 Tx IN20 B3 Tx CLK Data clock

Tx IN5 Data R7 (MSB) Tx IN13 G4 Tx IN21 B4

Tx IN6 Data R5 Tx IN14 G5 Tx IN22 B5

Tx IN7 Data G0 Tx IN15 B0 Tx IN23 (YCC CLK)

Note1: CLK: data clock, LDV: Line data valid, FDV: Frame data valid, INTEG: Integration control,

VINIT: Async Trigger Input, ROI: Read-out-inhibit.

Note2: Data R

0-7

is defined as A

0-7

, Data G

0-7

is defined as B

0-7

. Data B

0-7

is defined as C

0-7

. For 8-bit B/W, only

A

0-7

is used. For 8-bit x 2 A

0-7

and B

0-7

are used.

Note3: Camera control via 12-pin connector (RS-232) is available as an option.

AccuPiXEL™ is a registered trademark of JAI PULNiX, Inc.

Camera Link Camera Models

Camera models

B/W Cameras

TM-6760CL

TM-6710CL

TM-1400CL

TM-1320A-15CL

TM-1320A-24CL

TM-1325CL

TM-1020-15CL

TM-2016-8CL

TM-2016-15CL

TM-4000CL

Color Cameras

TMC-6700CL 1/2

TMC-1000CL

TMC-6760CL∆

1

1/2

TMC-6710CL 1/2

TMC-1400CL∆ 1/2

TMC-1320A-15CL∆ 2/3

TMC-1320A-24CL∆ 2/3

TMC-1325CL 2/3

TMC-1020-15CL∆ 1

TMC-2016-8CL∆ 1

TMC-4000CL∆ 1.2

CCD

(In)

1/2

1/2

1

1

1

1.2

1/2

2/3

2/3

2/3

Resolution

648 x 484

648 x 484

1392 x 1040

1300 x 1030

1300 x 1030

1392 x 1040

1008 x 1018

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

2048 x 2048

648 x 484

1008 x 1018

648 x 484

648 x 484

1392 x 1040

1300 x 1030

1300 x 1030

1392 x 1040

1008 x 1018

1920 x 1080

2048 x 2048

60

15

60

120

20

15

24

15/30

15

8

15

Frame rate

(frame/sec.)

60/30

120/60

15

8

15

15

20

15

24

15/30

Data Clock

(MHz)

25.49/12.75

25.49/12.75

20.0

20.0

40.0

40.0

33.3

25.0

40.0

33.3

∆ AccuPiXEL color cameras require software interpolation.

Data

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A & B

8-bit x 2

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

8-bit x 2

Analog video

BNC: VGA video

BNC: 120 fps @ 50MHz

BNC: progressive scan








20.0

25.49/12.75

25.49

33.3

25.0

40.0

33.3

20.0

20.0

40.0

25.49

Ch-R,G,B

8-bit x 3

Ch-R,G,B

8-bit x 3

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A & B

8-bit x 2

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A & B

8-bit x 2

Dsub: RGB video

VGA video

Dsub: RGB video progressive scan

BNC: VGA video

BNC: 120 fps @ 50MHz

VGA video








51 x 67 x 117

Please contact PULNiX for availability. For detailed camera specifications, please refer to the standard camera data sheet for each model.

51 x 67 x 117

44 x 44 x 64

39 x 46 x 140

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

51 x 51 x 82

Size

(HxWxL mm)

44 x 44 x 64

39 x 46 x 140

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

51 x 51 x 82

For product updates and data sheets, see our web site:

www.jaipulnix.com




Phone: +44 189 582 1481 www.jai.com


Phone: +81 045 440 0150 www.jai-corp.co.jp





Sunnyvale

CA 94089

USA

Phone +1 408-747-0300

(toll-free) 1 800 445 5444



Color AccuPiXEL Series Cameras

Color AccuPiXEL

New Product Summary

• High-resolution, high-speed progressive scan interline transfer CCD imagers

• Digital Camera Link, RS-644 (LVDS) output and analog output

• Bayer color filter arrays

• Maximum dynamic range control with built-in look-up table (Gamma, knee, user parameters)

• Full-frame integration, partial scan, two-row binning

• Smaller, lightweight housing with high-rel connector

• Full-frame shutter up to 1/16,000 sec.

• Asynchronous reset, no-delay shutter, read-out-inhibit control

• RS-232 or Camera Link external control

• Excellent color reproduction with various color interpolation software

Actual image taken with the TMC-1320

General Description

The PULNiX AccuPiXEL series color cameras are highresolution, high-speed progressive scan CCD cameras.

The interline transfer, progressive scan CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of images acquired at very high shutter speeds. The electronic shutter, which has speeds to 1/16,000 sec., can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control. Uniform square pixels provide superior image definition in any orientation. On-chip micro lenses mean increased sensitivity.

Color Filter Array

PULNiX AccuPiXEL cameras use Bayer CFA (color filter array) as their standard primary color filter. This filter provides the most popular color interpolation supported by numerous software suppliers.

The digital format, either Camera Link or RS-

644, allows the camera to output accurate pixel data, including the color information. When the data is stored in the frame buffer of a frame grabber or computer, the color information is easily manipulated to restore the original color images. 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.” Today’s high-speed computers allow such color interpolation to be done almost in real time.

Because these cameras do not contain internal colorprocessing circuitry, they are smaller and less expensive than full-function color cameras.

Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA)

The Bayer CFA is an R, G, B primary color filter array. This is the most widely accepted CFA for the single-chip CCD progressive scan format. This type of array layout has a specific order for each color’s pixels.

Since the human eye’s resolution and color recognition are highest at green, the CFA contains two greens per each red and blue.

It is critical for the frame grabber and color interpolation to know where the individual color pixels exist relative to sync (LDV and FDV) timing.

This requirement makes digital output the preferred choice, because the timing relationships are very accurate.

25%

20%

15%

10%

5%

B

G

R

0%

400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750

Wavelength (nm)

800 850 900 950 1000

Starting Pixel Configuration

All manufacturers produce identical Bayer CFAs, but there are slight differences between the CCDs produced by different manufacturers. The first line is generally

R and G, except for the Kodak CCD, which starts with

G. The Sony CCD starts with R. The camera timing can be adjusted to start with either G or R by skipping the very first pixels at each lines. The majority of color interpolation software can select between a variety of pixel relations, such as R/G start or G/R start, as well as G/B start and B/G start. Once the correct scanning is configured, the rest of the interpolation will be exactly the same.

Please contact JAI PULNiX for further information regarding CCD manufacturers.

CCD Output

Pixel 1

B

Pixel 1 G

B

G

B

B

G

R

R

R

G

R

B

G

B

B

B

G

G

R

R

R

G

R

B

G

B

G

G

R

R

CCD Output

B

G

B

B

B

G

G

R

G

G

R

R

G

R

B

G

B

B

B

G

G

R

G

G

R

R

G

R

B

G

B

B

B

G

G

R

G

G

R

R

G

R

KODAK CCD

B

G

B

G

B

B

G

R

G

R

G

G

R

R

B

G

B

G

B

B

G

R

G

G

R

R

G

R

B

G

B

G

B

B

G

R

G

G

R

R

G

R

B

G

G

R

B

G

G

R

B

G

G

R

B

G

G

R

B

G

Last pixel

Last pixel

Last pixel of 1st Line

G

R

B

G

G

R

Fig. A


Sync and Data

The individual color data is exactly the same as the pixel data. This means that the timing relationships of the color cameras are also the same as of the B/W cameras.

For a detailed timing chart, please refer to each

B/W camera’s data sheet and manual.

If the frame grabber has a standard B/W configuration file, then AccuPiXEL color cameras can use that configuration file to operate. The configuration file may vary, depending on whether the output is standard (RS-644) or Camera Link. Please consult JAI

PULNiX, or your frame grabber supplier for compatibility information.

The following diagram is an example of the

TMC-1020-15 (same as TM-1020-15).

Ext. HD

LDV 262n

63.5 µs

(1270n)

1008n

1000n active pixels 1n=50 ns

Video

(analog)

20n 76n

CCD Output

CCD Output

G

R

Pixel 1 R

R

Pixel 1

G

R

B

G

B

G

B

B

R

G

R

R R

G

B

G

B

G

B B

G

R

G

R

B

G

G

G

R

R

B

G

B

G

G

R

G

R

B

G R

G

R

B

G

B

G

B

G

B G

R

Horizontal Shift Registers

G

R

G

R

G

R

B

G

B

G

B

G

B

G

G

R

G

R

G

R

G

R

SONY CCD

B

G

B

G

B

G

B

G

G

R

B

G

G

R

G

R

B

G

B

G

G

R

B

G

Fig. B

Last pixel

Last pixel



Ext. VD

66.68 ms

(1050H)

FDV

32H

3H

Video

3H

1018H

1018H (active lines) 1H = 63.5µsec.

It is important to meet the exact starting pixel at

LDV and the starting line of FDV. If the starting pixel or line is shifted due to the image capture configuration, then the interpolation software can be adjusted for the correct starting point. In figure A, if the first pixel is shifted (missed), the color interpolation should start with R-G. If the first line is missed in A, the interpolation order will be B-G.

Camera Functions

AccuPiXEL color cameras perform all functions the same way as B/W cameras. However, because of color characteristics, the following issues are different:

1. Two-row binning scan

When two rows are mixed in the CCD, the Bayer color is no longer valid. It provides color information but cannot be interpolated as a Bayer CFA.

2. LUT (Look-up Table)

LUT is a powerful tool to adjust the dynamic range as well as color dynamic range. Since human color perception is non-linear, LUT selection can help optimize color contrast by selecting the LUT value.

Gamma 0.45 is logarithmic and is closed to human perception.

When LUT is selected, black-level adjustment must be more accurate than for B/W cameras.

For a detailed timing chart, please refer to the standard AccuPiXEL camera data sheet, or contact JAI

PULNiX.

Basic Mode Selections

(For Non-CL Versions)*

Mode Switch Up/Down Switch Functions

0 Switch Disabled Switch Disabled None

1 Set Gain Up / Down Change gain

2 Set Vtop (A/D) Up / Down Change A/D ref. top

3 Set Vbottom (A/D) Up / Down Change A/D ref bottom

4 Gain Selection #1 Up: 9dB, Down: 12dB Lower gain selection

5 Gain Selection #2 Up: 18dB, Down: 22dB Higher gain selection

6 Linear LUT Up Back to linear table

7 Knee Selection Up / Down (Scroll) Scroll 10 different LUTs

8 Async Reset Mode Up: Normal, Dwn: Async Async and normal shutter

9 Factory Default Recall Up / Down: Recall Factory setting

A Power up Setting Up: Recall, Dwn: Save Power up page setting

B User Page Storage#1 Up: Recall, Dwn: Save User page storage setting

C User Page Storage#2 Up: Recall, Dwn: Save User page storage setting

D Direct Shutter Control Up / Down Shutter speed increment

by 1H

E Scan Format2 Up: Optional, Dwn: Binning Two-row binning selection

F Scan Format1 Up: Normal, Dwn: Optional Custom option scanning

*These mode descriptions may change from camera model to camera model slightly.

The same functions are controlled by RS-232 or Camera Link software.

Interpolation Software

Major frame grabber manufacturers with digital capability (Camera Link, RS-644) provide color interpolation software. Some independent image process software suppliers provide software as well.

The following table lists a few examples.

Manufacturer

Matrox

Bitflow

Coreco

Data Cube

Epix

Euresys

Matrix Vision

Silicon Software

Frame Grabber

Meteor II Digi, CL

Road Runner CL

T64

MaxRevolution

PIXCI

GrabLink

MV-Titan/CL microEnable III

Software

MIL

Bay View

Application software

Visual Chip Studio

Application software

Easygrab

EasyColor

Impact microDisplay

Color Interpolation

The Bayer pattern color filter array (CFA) consists of

R, G, and B primary colors. Each pixel represents one of three colors. In order to display or print color images, the signal has to be converted to RGB output, which has three independent channels (outputs) and sync signals.

Color interpolation software or firmware performs the color preprocessing by filling the missing color pixels with neighboring pixels. It then separates the stream of data, (8-bit or 10-bit) into 3 (RGB) data (8-bit x 3) and adds the color matrix to adjust and balance each of the

R,G, and B channels (white balance or color balance).

Green Red Green

Blue Green Blue

Green Red Green

CAMERA LINK

3

4

2

11

1

10

9

12

5

8

6

7

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The image quality depends on the camera’s own pixel data (including pixel data independency from neighboring pixels, noise and color filter), and interpolation of the software algorithm such as 3 x 3 interpolation, 2 x 2 interpolation, color matrix, white balance capability, etc.

All AccuPiXEL color cameras are carefully designed for maximum color performance. JAI PULNiX strongly suggests that you use digital output for the best performance.

Some software is used on board (FPGA or DSP) to perform the interpolation. Other software simply uses the host computer’s memory and CPU. The process speed may vary depending on the architecture and speed of the computer.

Color AccuPiXEL Cameras

Camera models

AccuPiXEL Color

CCD Resolution

1/2” 648 x 484 TMC-6760

TMC-6760CL

TMC-1400

TMC-1400CL

TMC-1320A-15

TMC-1320A-15CL

TMC-1320A-24

TMC-1320A-24CL

TMC-1325

TMC-1325CL

TMC-1020A-15

TMC-1020A-15CL

TMC-2016-8

TMC-2016-8CL

1/2”

1/2”

1/2”

2/3”

2/3”

2/3”

2/3”

2/3”

2/3”

1”

1”

1”

1”

648 x 484

1392 x 1040

1392 x 1040

1300 x 1030

1300 x 1030

1300 x 1030

1300 x 1030

1392 x 1040

1392 x 1040

1008 x 1018

1008 x 1018

1920 x 1080

1920 x 1080

TMC-4000CL 1.2” 2048 x 2048

CL: Camera Link

24

24

15/30

15/30

15

15

8

8

Frame Rate

(frame/sec)

60

60

15/30

15/30

15

15

40.0

40.0

33.3

33.3

20.0

20.0

20.0

20.0

Data Clock

(NHz)

25.0/12.50

25.0/12.50

33.3

33.3

25.0

25.0

15 40.0

Data

8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

8-bit

Ch-A 8-bit

Ch-A & B

8-bit x 2

Analog Video

BNC: VGA video

BNC: VGA video














Size

(HxWxL in mm)

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

44 x 44 x 64

51 x 51 x 82

Please contact PULNiX for availability. For detailed camera specifications, please refer to the standard camera data sheet for each model.

For product updates and data sheets see our web site:

www.jaipulnix.com




Phone: +44 189 582 1481 www.jai.com


Phone: +81 045 440-0150 www.jai-corp.co.jp





Sunnyvale

CA 94089

USA

Phone +1 408-747-0300

(toll-free) 1 800 445 5444



Pulnix | TMC-1000 Series | User manual | TM-1400

AccuPiXEL Series

TM-1400

General Description

Asynchronous Reset

Product Summary

Electronic Shutter

Integration

Dynamic Range Control

Programmable LUT and Knee Control

Scan Mode

External Sync

Connector and Pin Configurations

No-delay Shutter and Read-out-inhibit

Mode Switches

SPECIFICATIONS

Graphical User Interface

Serial Communication Kit

Camera Link

Cameras

Camera Link Camera Models

For product updates and data sheets, see our web site:

www.jaipulnix.com

Color AccuPiXEL Series Cameras

Color AccuPiXEL

New Product Summary

General Description

Color Filter Array

Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA)

Starting Pixel Configuration

Sync and Data

Camera Functions

Basic Mode Selections

Interpolation Software

Color Interpolation

Color AccuPiXEL Cameras

For product updates and data sheets see our web site:

www.jaipulnix.com

Related manuals

TM-200

Pulnix

TM-1300

Pulnix

TMC-6700 Series