Hikmicro HM-TM36-LG/D User manual

Thermal Camera Module
Technical Manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Technical Performance......................................................................................................1
1.1 Technical Performance of HM-TM36-LG/D.......................................................................1
1.2 Technical Performance of HM-TM36-LG/S.......................................................................2
Chapter 2. Appearance and Interface.................................................................................................5
2.1 Appearance of HM-TM36-LG/D ........................................................................................5
2.1.1 33 Pin.........................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 4 Pin...........................................................................................................................8
2.2 Appearance of HM-TM36-LG/S.......................................................................................10
2.2.1 6 Pin.........................................................................................................................14
2.2.2 12 Pin.......................................................................................................................15
2.2.3 45 Pin.......................................................................................................................16
2.3 Cables...............................................................................................................................20
Chapter 3. Serial Port Communication .............................................................................................21
3.1 Communication Type.......................................................................................................21
3.2 Communication Format ..................................................................................................21
3.3 Sending Data Package .....................................................................................................21
3.4 Receiving Data Package...................................................................................................22
3.5 Communication Protocol Requirement..........................................................................23
3.6 Control Command ...........................................................................................................24
3.7 Control Command Communication Example .................................................................27
3.8 Thermal Module Control Command...............................................................................27
3.8.1 Manual Shutter Correction .....................................................................................27
3.8.2 Manual Background Correction ..............................................................................27
3.8.3 DDE Detail Strength.................................................................................................28
3.8.4 DNR Spectral Level ..................................................................................................28
3.8.5 DNR Temporal Level ................................................................................................29
3.8.6 Brightness................................................................................................................29
3.8.7 Contrast...................................................................................................................29
3.8.8 DPC..........................................................................................................................30
3.8.9 Data Switching.........................................................................................................31
3.8.10 Shutter Auto-Switch..............................................................................................31
3.8.11 Vignetting Correction............................................................................................32

3.8.12 Save (Write Only) ..................................................................................................32
3.8.13 Restore(Write Only) ..............................................................................................33
3.8.14 Palette ...................................................................................................................33
3.8.15 Zoom .....................................................................................................................34
3.8.16 Mirror....................................................................................................................34
3.8.17 AGC Mode .............................................................................................................35
3.8.18 Menu Operation....................................................................................................35
Chapter 4. LVCMOS Communication Protocol..................................................................................37
4.1 Thermal Camera Module Video Output.........................................................................37
4.2 HM-TM36-LG/D Output ..................................................................................................37
4.2.1 BT.656......................................................................................................................37
4.2.2 YUV+RAW................................................................................................................40
4.3 HM-TM36-LG/S Output...................................................................................................41
4.3.1 OLED........................................................................................................................41
Chapter 5. Key Operation..................................................................................................................42
5.1 Live View Interface ..........................................................................................................42
5.2 Main Menu ......................................................................................................................42
5.3 Submenu..........................................................................................................................43
5.3.1 Reticle Interface......................................................................................................43
5.3.2 DPC Interface..........................................................................................................44
Chapter 6. FAQ...................................................................................................................................46

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Chapter 1. Technical Performance
The performance of HM-TM36-LG/D and HM-TM36-LG/S thermal camera modules are shown in Table 1-1
and Table 1-2.
1.1 Technical Performance of HM-TM36-LG/D
Table 1-1 Performance of HM-TM36-LG/D
Model
Parameter
HM-TM36-LG/D
Thermal Camera Module
Detector
Image Sensor
Vanadium Oxide Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays
Response
Waveband
8 to 14 μm
NETD
< 35 mk (@ 25°C, F# = 1.0)
Resolution
640 × 512
Frame
50 fps
Pixel Interval
12 μm
Image Param.
Image Correction
Auto Correction (Timing Correction, Temperature Correction),
Manual Correction, Background Correction
Nonuniformity
Correction
Shutter Correction
Brightness
Support
Contrast
Support
DDE
Support
AGC Mode
Auto
DNR
Support
Zoom
×1，×2，×4，×8
Palette
Black Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Fusion
DPC
Support
Mirror
None, Up/Down, Left/Right, Center
Image Output
8 digit BT.656 (720 × 576)
Frame
25 fps (BT.656), 50 fps (YUV + RAW)
First Image
6 s

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Param. Saving
Support
Reticle
Support
Menu
Support
Performance
and Interface
Impact Strength
750 g/1 ms
Video Interface
Support BT.656 and YUV + RAW
Communication
Interface
UART
Lens Mount
M25 × 0.5 mm
M34 × 0.75 mm
System Param.
Power Supply
2.5 to 5 VDC
Power
Consumption
0.75 W
Working
Temperature and
Humidity
-40°C to 60°C, < 90% RH
Storage
Temperature and
Humidity
-45°C to 75°C, < 90% RH
Dimension (mm)
See Chapter 2. Appearance and Interface
Weight
< 22 g (without lens and lens base)
Note:
The YUV+RAW output of HM-TM36-LG/D only supports the palette.
1.2 Technical Performance of HM-TM36-LG/S
Table 1-2 Performance of HM-TM36-LG/S
Model
Parameter
HM-TM36-LG/S
Thermal Camera Module
Detector
Image Sensor
Vanadium Oxide Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays
Response
Waveband
8 to 14 μm
NETD
< 35 mk ( @25°C, F# = 1.0)
Resolution
640 × 512

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Frame
50 fps
Pixel Interval
12 μm
Image Param.
Image Correction
Auto Correction (Timing Correction, Temperature Correction),
Manual Correction, Background Correction
Nonuniformity
Correction
Shutter Correction
Brightness
Support
Contrast
Support
DDE
Support
AGC Mode
Auto
DNR
Support
Zoom
×1，×2，×4，×8
Palette
Black Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Fusion
DPC
Support
CVBS
Support
Frame
50 fps
First Image
6 s
Param. Saving
Support
Reticle
Support
Menu
Support
Performance
and Interface
Impact Strength
750 g/1 ms
Video Interface
CVBS
Communication
Interface
UART
OLED Drive
Support Guo Zhao Optoelectronics 0.39” Color Screen, OLED 1024 ×
768 Drive
Battery Sampling
Interface
Support (Reserved)
Lens Mount
M25 × 0.5 mm
M34 × 0.75 mm
System Param.
Power Supply
USB 5 V
2.5 to 4.2 VDC (Typical: 3.6 VDC)
Power
Consumption
0.85 W（with CVBS off）

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Working
Temperature and
Humidity
-40°C to 60°C, < 90% RH
Storage
Temperature and
Humidity
-45°C to 75°C, < 90% RH
Dimension (mm)
See Chapter 2. Appearance and Interface
Weight
< 22 g (without lens and lens mount)

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Chapter 2. Appearance and Interface
2.1 Appearance of HM-TM36-LG/D
The appearance and dimension of HM-TM36-LG/D thermal camera module (with M25 lens mount) are
shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1 Dimension of HM-TM36-LG/D

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Note:
For the appearance and dimension of the thermal camera module with M34 lens but without the lens
mount and connector, refer to 2.2 Appearance of HM-TM36-LG/S.
The interfaces of HM-TM36-LG/D are shown in Figure 2-2.
Pin4
Pin1
Pin1
Pin33 FPC
4Pin
33Pin
Figure 2-2 Interfaces of HM-TM36-LG/D
2.1.1 33 Pin
In the HM-TM36-LG/D thermal camera module, the FPC connector model for the external 33 Pin is OK-
F302-33115. The electrical interface description is shown in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 FPC Electrical Interface Description of 33 Pin
Pin
Signal
Description
Pin
Signal
Description
1
GND
GND
18
DATA9
RAW_bit9
LVCMOS_1.8 V
2
VCC
2.5 to 5 VDC
Typical input
voltage: 5 VDC
19
DATA10
RAW_bit10
LVCMOS_1.8 V
3
VCC
20
DATA11
RAW_bit11
LVCMOS_1.8 V
4
VCC
21
DATA12
RAW_bit12
LVCMOS_1.8 V
5
VCC
22
DATA13
RAW_bit13
LVCMOS_1.8 V

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The dimension of FPC and 33 Pin interface are shown in Figure 2-3
6
GND
GND
23
DATA14
RAW_bit14
LVCMOS_1.8 V
7
GND
GND
24
DATA15
RAW_bit15
LVCMOS_1.8 V
8
DATA0
RAW_bit0
LVCMOS_1.8 V
25
GND
GND
9
DATA1
RAW_bit1
LVCMOS_1.8 V
26
CLK
Clock
LVCMOS_1.8 V
10
DATA2
RAW_bit2
LVCMOS_1.8 V
27
GND
GND
11
DATA3
RAW_bit3
LVCMOS_1.8 V
28
VS
Vertical
Synchronization
LVCMOS_1.8 V
12
DATA4
RAW_bit4
LVCMOS_1.8 V
29
HS
Horizontal
Synchronization
LVCMOS_1.8 V
13
DATA5
RAW_bit5
LVCMOS_1.8 V
30
GND
GND
14
DATA6
RAW_bit6
LVCMOS_1.8 V
31
UART_RXD
Serial Port
Receiving Signal
LVCMOS_1.8 V
15
DATA7
RAW_bit7
LVCMOS_1.8 V
32
UART_TXD
Serial Port
Sending Signal
LVCMOS_1.8 V
16
GND
GND
33
GND
GND
17
DATA8
RAW_bit8
LVCMOS_1.8 V

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Figure 2-3 Dimension of 33 Pin Interface and FPC
2.1.2 4 Pin
In the HM-TM36-LG/D thermal camera module, the key socket model for the external 4 Pin is 0.8WTB-
4AB-01. The appearance and dimension are shown in Figure 2-4.

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Figure 2-4 Dimension of 4 Pin Interface
The electrical interface description of 4 Pin interface is shown in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 4 Pin Electrical Interface Description
Pin
Signal
Specification
Description
1
KEY1
LVCMOS_1V8
High level by default
2
KEY2
LVCMOS_1V8
High level by default
3
KEY3
LVCMOS_1V8
High level by default
4
KEY4
LVCMOS_1V8
High level by default

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2.2 Appearance of HM-TM36-LG/S
Figure 2-5 Dimension of HM-TM36-LG/S with M25 Lens Mount

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Figure 2-6 Dimension of HM-TM36-LG/S with M34 Lens Mount

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Figure 2-7 Dimension of HM-TM36-LG/S without Lens Mount

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Figure 2-8 Dimension of HM-TM36-LG/S without Connector
Figure 2-9 Dimension of HM-TM36-LG/S Backboard
The interfaces of HM-TM36-LG/S are shown in Figure 2-10.

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6PIN
12PIN
45PIN
PIN1 PIN6
PIN1
PIN12
PIN1
PIN2 PIN44
PIN45
Figure 2-10 Interfaces of HM-TM36-LG/S
2.2.1 6 Pin
The connector model used with 6 Pin interface is GH-NAB 1.25 mm spacing crimp connector. The wire
order and electrical description of the interface are shown in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3 Electrical Interface Description of 6 Pin Wire to Board Connector
The appearance and dimension of 6 Pin wire to board connector interface are shown in Figure 2-11.
Pin
Signal
Specification
Description
1
BAT+
2.5 to 4.2 VDC
Cathode (Battery)
2
BAT-
0 V
Anode (Battery)
3
UART_TXD
LVCMOS_1V8
Connect to RXD_1.8 V
(User)
4
UART_RXD
LVCMOS_1V8
Connect to TXD_1.8 V
(User)
5
USB-
0 V
USB negative pole
6
USB+
5 V
USB positive pole

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Figure 2-11 Appearance and Dimension of 6 Pin Wire to Board Connector Interface
2.2.2 12 Pin
The FPC socket model used with 12 Pin interface is FH12-12S-0.5SH(55). The wire order and electrical
description of the interface are shown in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4 Electrical Interface Description of 12 Pin Wire to Board Connector
Pin
Signal
Specification
Description
1
KEY1
LVCMOS_1V8
Key 1
2
KEY2
LVCMOS_1V8
Key 2
3
KEY3
LVCMOS_1V8
Key 3
4
KEY4
LVCMOS_1V8
Key 4
5
GND
0 V
GND
6
UART_RXD
LVCMOS_1V8
Connect to TXD_1.8 V (User)
7
UART_TXD
LVCMOS_1V8
Connect to RXD_1.8 V (User)

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8
GND
0 V
AGND
9
CVBS
Analog Video
PAL
10
GND
0 V
AGND
11
SDA
LVCMOS_1.8 V
IIC Date
12
SCL
LVCMOS_1.8 V
IIC Clock
The appearance and dimension of 45 Pin Wire to Board Connector Interface are shown in Figure 2-12.
Figure 2-12 Appearance and Dimension of 45 Pin Wire to Board Connector Interface
2.2.3 45 Pin
The FPC socket model used with 45 Pin interface is FH26W-45S-0.3SHW (60). The wire order and electrical
description of the interface are shown in Table 2-5.
Table 2-5 Electrical Interface Description of 45 Pin Wire to Board Connector
Pin
Signal
Specification
Pin
Signal
Specification
1
VDD
1.8 V
24
Y4
OLED Brightness Data

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2
VDD
Logical Circuit Power Supply
25
Y3
LVCMOS_1.8 V
3
VAN
3.3 V
Pixel Array Power Supply
26
Y2
4
VAN
27
Y1
5
GND
GND
28
Y0
6
GND
29
1.8 V
Connect to 1.8 V by Default
7
GND
No Internal Connetion
Connet to GND by Default
30
Cbcr7
OLED Color Data
LVCMOS_1.8 V
8
GND
GND
31
Cbcr6
9
PCLK
Video Clock Signal
LVCMOS_1.8 V
32
Cbcr5
10
HSYNC
Horizontal Synchronization
LVCMOS_1.8 V
33
Cbcr4
11
RESET
Reset Signal
LVCMOS_1.8 V
34
Cbcr3
12
DE
Data Enable Signal
LVCMOS_1.8 V
35
Cbcr2
13
GND
GND
36
Cbcr1
14
GND
37
Cbcr0
15
GND
38
GND
GND
16
GND
39
GND
17
GND
40
GND
18
GND
41
GND
19
GND
42
GND
20
GND
43
SCL
IIC Clock
LVCMOS_1.8 V
21
Y7
OLED Brightness Data
LVCMOS_1.8 V
44
SDA
IIC Data
LVCMOS_1.8 V
22
Y6
OLED Brightness Data
LVCMOS_1.8 V
45
SERADD
I2C Address Selection
1.8 V
LVCMOS_1.8 V
23
Y5