IAI AG-7000 User manual

AG-7000
Auto-gated Intensified CCD Camera
Document Version: Rev B
Document P/N: 10570

Disclaimer iii
Disclaimer
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Inc., and
may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI, Inc. 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, Inc. reserves the right to make changes
without notice.
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Warranty
Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty.
Certifications
CE Compliance
The AG-7000 series of cameras has been certified to conform to the requirements of Council Direc-
tive 89/336/EC for electromagnetic compatibility and to comply with the following European Stan-
dards:
EMCEN55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 CLASS A
EN55024: 1998 + A1: 2001
All JAI Inc. products bearing the CE mark have been declared to be in conformance with the applica-
ble EEC Council Directives. However, certain factory-installed options or customer-requested
modifications may compromise electromagnetic compatibility and affect CE compliance. Please
note that the use of interconnect cables that are not properly grounded and shielded may affect CE
compliance.
Contact the JAI Inc. Applications Engineering Department for further information regarding CE com-
pliance.
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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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.
AG-7000 Operation Manual
JAI Inc.
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San Jose, CA 95134
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ITAR
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January 11, 2012

Table of Contents v
Table of Contents
1Introduction............................................................................................. 1
1.1Software Installation .................................................................................. 1
1.1.1Before Installing the Camera Control Software ................................................... 1
1.1.2Installing the Software ................................................................................ 1
1.1.2.1Uninstalling Previous AG-7000 JAI, Inc. Software ......................................... 3
1.1.3Fresh Installation of the AG-7000 Software........................................................ 4
1.2Using the AG-7000 Software ......................................................................... 5
1.2.1The Main Screen........................................................................................ 6
1.3Camera Control Main Window........................................................................ 8
1.4Control Details ......................................................................................... 8
1.4.1AGC ...................................................................................................... 9
1.4.2Video..................................................................................................... 9
1.4.3Trigger .................................................................................................. 10
1.4.4Zoom Control .......................................................................................... 11
1.4.5Focus Control .......................................................................................... 12
1.4.6Iris Control ............................................................................................. 13
1.5Advanced Control Settings .......................................................................... 14
1.5.1Advanced Zoom Controls ............................................................................ 15
1.5.2Advanced Focus Controls ............................................................................ 15
1.5.3Advanced Iris Controls ............................................................................... 16
1.5.4Software/Hardware Details ......................................................................... 16
1.5.5Video.................................................................................................... 17
1.5.6MCP Controls........................................................................................... 17
1.6AG-7000 Camera Control Software Troubleshooting ............................................ 18
1.6.1Problem: Camera is not recognized................................................................ 18
1.6.2Solution:................................................................................................ 18
1.6.3Problem: Program Controls are Grayed Out ...................................................... 18
1.6.4Solution:................................................................................................ 18
2Hardware Introduction ............................................................................... 19
2.1Product description................................................................................... 19
2.2Features ................................................................................................ 19
2.3Functional Options.................................................................................... 20
2.3.1Extended temperature operation (OP22-5-1) .................................................... 20
2.3.2Conformal coat option (OP22-5-5) ................................................................. 20
2.4Applications............................................................................................ 20
2.5System Configuration................................................................................. 20
3Installation ............................................................................................. 23
3.1Getting Started........................................................................................ 23
3.1.1Unpacking Instructions ............................................................................... 23
3.1.2Components List ...................................................................................... 23
3.1.3Accessories............................................................................................. 23
3.2Camera Setup.......................................................................................... 23
3.2.1Connector Pin Configurations ....................................................................... 23
3.2.2Power Supply and Power Cable Setup ............................................................. 24
3.2.3Attaching the Camera Lens.......................................................................... 25
3.2.4Adjustable Back-Focus ............................................................................... 25
3.2.5Auto-Iris Lens Setup .................................................................................. 26
3.2.6Monitor Display Mode................................................................................. 26
3.2.7Other Connectors and Cables ....................................................................... 26
4Functions and Operations............................................................................ 27

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4.1Input of Ext HD/VD Signals .......................................................................... 27
4.1.1External Sync .......................................................................................... 27
4.2Modes of Operation................................................................................... 28
4.2.1Continuous Operation (Non triggered) ............................................................ 28
4.2.2Field and Frame Modes .............................................................................. 30
4.3RS-232 Commands .................................................................................... 30
4.3.1AGC Level .............................................................................................. 32
4.3.2AGC Manual Gain...................................................................................... 32
4.3.3AGC Max ................................................................................................ 32
4.3.4AGC Mode .............................................................................................. 32
4.3.5Camera Firmware Version ........................................................................... 33
4.3.6Camera FPGA Version ................................................................................ 33
4.3.7Camera Model Number............................................................................... 33
4.3.8Focus Control.......................................................................................... 34
4.3.9Gamma ................................................................................................. 34
4.3.10Iris Control ........................................................................................... 34
4.3.11MCP Gain Mode...................................................................................... 35
4.3.12MCP Gate Disable ................................................................................... 35
4.3.13MCP Gate Mode...................................................................................... 35
4.3.14MCP Level ............................................................................................ 36
4.3.15MCP Manual Gain.................................................................................... 36
4.3.16MCP Manual Gate ................................................................................... 36
4.3.17Multifunction Input ................................................................................. 37
4.3.18Multifunction Input Termination ................................................................. 37
4.3.19Save/Restore Camera State ....................................................................... 37
4.3.20Shutter Speed ....................................................................................... 38
4.3.21Trigger Mode......................................................................................... 38
4.3.22Vertical Mode........................................................................................ 38
4.3.23Video Pedestal ...................................................................................... 39
4.3.24Video White Clip .................................................................................... 39
4.3.25Zoom Control ........................................................................................ 39
5Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 41
5.1Problems and Solutions .............................................................................. 41
5.1.1Symptom: No Video................................................................................... 41
5.1.2Symptom: Dark Video ................................................................................ 41
5.1.3Symptom: Non-synchronized Video ................................................................ 41
5.2Information and Support Resources................................................................ 41
6Specifications.......................................................................................... 43
6.1Product Specifications ............................................................................... 43
6.1.1Physical Dimensions .................................................................................. 44
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List of Figures vii
List of Figures
Figure 1.Use Save to download a copy of the software. ........................................................ 2
Figure 2.Right click to extract the compressed files............................................................. 2
Figure 3.The extraction directory has the same name as the zip file......................................... 3
Figure 4.Uninstall Existing AG-7000 Software..................................................................... 3
Figure 5.Clean Install of AG-7000 Software ....................................................................... 4
Figure 6.Accept the default install path. .......................................................................... 4
Figure 7.A bar indicates installation progress..................................................................... 5
Figure 8.The installer asks to close. ................................................................................ 5
Figure 9.A shortcut provides easy access to the ICCD software................................................ 5
Figure 10.Main Screen File Menu ..................................................................................... 6
Figure 11.Set the COM Port............................................................................................ 6
Figure 12.Load Settings Selections ................................................................................... 7
Figure 13.Saving Settings .............................................................................................. 7
Figure 14.AGC Controls Set............................................................................................ 8
Figure 15.Gamma Control.............................................................................................. 9
Figure 16.Vertical Mode Control ..................................................................................... 10
Figure 17.MFI Input & Trigger Mode................................................................................. 10
Figure 18.Zoom Control Set .......................................................................................... 11
Figure 19.Focus Control Set .......................................................................................... 12
Figure 20.Iris Control Set ............................................................................................. 13
Figure 21.Advanced Zoom Controls ................................................................................. 15
Figure 22.Advanced Focus Controls ................................................................................. 15
Figure 23.Advanced Iris Controls .................................................................................... 16
Figure 24.Firmware/Hardware details.............................................................................. 16
Figure 25.Video Controls.............................................................................................. 17
Figure 26.MCP Controls................................................................................................ 18
Figure 27.AG-7000 System Configuration........................................................................... 21
Figure 28.Six Pin Connector .......................................................................................... 24
Figure 29.15P-02-9P-AG Power/Interface Cable .................................................................. 25
Figure 30.Back Focus Set-Screw Locations ......................................................................... 26
Figure 31.Input Signals ................................................................................................ 27
Figure 32.Timing Chart................................................................................................ 28
Figure 33.Horizontal timing details and pixel numbering for the CCD array. EIA............................ 29
Figure 34.Vertical timing details for interlaced. EIA ............................................................. 29
Figure 35.Physical Dimensions ....................................................................................... 44
Figure 36.Spectral Response for AG-7000 .......................................................................... 45
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List of Tables ix
List of Tables
Table 1Pin Description ........................................................................................ 23
Table 2D-Sub 15-Pin Pinout .................................................................................. 24
Table 3Alphabetical Table of Camera Commands ........................................................ 31
Table 4AG-7000 Product Specifications Table............................................................. 43

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