IAI AT-140GE User manual

1013E-1101
AT-140GE
Digital 3CCD Progressive Scan
RGB Color Camera
Document Version:1.3
AT-140GE_Ver.1.3_May2012
User Manual

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Notice
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Japan reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered
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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 AT-140GE complies with the
following provisions applying to its standards.
EN 61000-6-3 (Generic emission standard part 1)
EN 61000-6-2 (immunity)
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 against 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.

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Supplement
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The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous
Substances is 15 years.
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Table of Contents
JAI GigE® Vision Camera operation manuals ............................................ - 6 -
Introduction ................................................................................... - 6 -
Before using GigE Vision camera .......................................................... - 6 -
Software installation......................................................................... - 6 -
Camera Operation............................................................................ - 7 -
1. General ..................................................................................... - 7 -
2. Camera nomenclature................................................................... - 7 -
3. Main Features.............................................................................. - 8 -
4. Locations and Functions................................................................. - 9 -
4.1. Locations and functions .................................................................................. - 9 -
4.2. Rear panel indicator .................................................................................... - 10 -
5. Pin Assignment ...........................................................................- 11 -
5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-IN/Digital IO) ............................................................ - 11 -
5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet..................................................... - 11 -
5.3. D-Sub 9pin connector (For GPIO) ................................................................... - 12 -
5.4. DIP switch................................................................................................. - 12 -
5.4.1 SW-600 .............................................................................................. - 12 -
5.4.2 SW-100 .............................................................................................. - 13 -
5.4.3 SW-700 .............................................................................................. - 13 -
6. Input and output Interface ..........................................................- 14 -
6.1. Digital Interface ......................................................................................... - 14 -
6.1.1 LineSelector ........................................................................................ - 14 -
6.1.2 LineInverter ........................................................................................ - 14 -
6.1.3 LineStatus........................................................................................... - 14 -
6.1.4 LineSource .......................................................................................... - 14 -
6.1.5 LineMode............................................................................................ - 14 -
6.1.6 LineFormat ......................................................................................... - 14 -
6.2. Opto-isolated Interface ................................................................................ - 14 -
6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer .............................. - 15 -
6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer ............................ - 15 -
6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications ................................................................ - 15 -
6.3. Iris video output ......................................................................................... - 16 -
6.4. Trigger input ............................................................................................. - 16 -
6.5. Exposure Active output................................................................................. - 17 -
7. Video signal output ....................................................................- 18 -
7.1. Video output image ..................................................................................... - 18 -
7.2. AOI (Area of Interest) ................................................................................... - 19 -
7.2.1 AOI parameters ................................................................................... - 19 -
7.2.2 AOI setting details................................................................................ - 19 -
7.2.2.1 When only the image part is transmitted (OB is not transferred) ..................... - 19 -
7.2.2.2 When the full image plus the vertical OB is transmitted................................ - 19 -
7.2.2. When the full image plus the horizontal OB is transmitted.............................. - 20 -
7.3. In case of vertical binning and horizontal binning................................................. - 20 -
7.4. Digital video output (Bit allocation) ................................................................. - 20 -
7.5. Pixel format and pixel type............................................................................ - 21 -
7.5.1 GVSP_PIX_RGB8_PACKED (RGB 24bit output) ................................................ - 21 -
7.5.2 GVSP_PIX_RGB10V1_PACKED (RGB 30bit output) ............................................ - 21 -
7.5.3 GVSP_PIX_RGB10V2_PACKED (RGB 30bit output) ............................................ - 21 -
7.6. Auto iris video output level............................................................................ - 21 -
7.7. Video output timing ..................................................................................... - 22 -
7.7.1 Binning Vertical = 1 (OFF) ....................................................................... - 22 -
7.7.1.1 1 frame period .................................................................................. - 22 -
7.7.1.2 Horizontal period (In case of normal mode, full frame or AOI) ........................ - 23 -

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7.7.2 Binning Vertical =2 (ON) ......................................................................... - 24 -
7.2.2.1 Vertical period .................................................................................. - 24 -
7.7.2.2 Horizontal period .............................................................................. - 24 -
7.8. The calculation of AOI size and frame rate ......................................................... - 25 -
7.9. The relationship between LinePitch and Width .................................................... - 25 -
7.10. The relationship between PxelSize and PixelFormat ............................................ - 26 -
7.11. The relationship between Binning Horizontal and Width/LinePitch .......................... - 26 -
7.12. The relationship between Binning Vertical and Height ......................................... - 26 -
8. Network configuration ................................................................ - 27 -
8.1. GigEVision Standard interface......................................................................... - 27 -
8.2. Equipment to configure the network system ....................................................... - 27 -
8.2.1 PC .................................................................................................... - 27 -
8.2.2 Cables ............................................................................................... - 27 -
8.2.3 Network card (NIC)................................................................................ - 27 -
8.2.4 Hub................................................................................................... - 28 -
8.3. Recommended Network Configurations ............................................................. - 28 -
8.3.1 Guideline for network settings ................................................................. - 28 -
8.3.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth) ......................................................... - 29 -
8.3.3 Note for setting packet size ..................................................................... - 29 -
8.3.4 Calculation of Data Transfer Rate .............................................................. - 29 -
8.3.5 Simplified calculation (Approximate value) .................................................. - 30 -
8.3.6 Note for 100BASE-TX connection ............................................................... - 30 -
8.4. GigE camera connecting examples ................................................................... - 31 -
8.4.1 Using a switching hub for 1 port ................................................................ - 31 -
8.4.2 Connecting a camera to each port of a multi-port NIC..................................... - 31 -
8.4.3 The data transfer for multiple cameras ....................................................... - 32 -
8.4.3.1 If delayed readout is not used in continuous mode ...................................... - 32 -
8.4.3.2 If delayed readout is not used in trigger mode ........................................... - 32 -
8.4.3.3 If delayed readout is used .................................................................... - 33 -
9. Core functions............................................................................ - 34 -
9.1. Acquisition function..................................................................................... - 34 -
9.1.1 Basic image acquisition flow .................................................................... - 34 -
9.1.2 Acquisition mode .................................................................................. - 35 -
9.1.2.1 Single Frame .................................................................................... - 35 -
9.1.2.2 MultiFrame ...................................................................................... - 36 -
9.1.2.3 Continuous mode ............................................................................... - 37 -
9.1.3 AcquisitionAbort ................................................................................... - 38 -
9.1.4 AcquisitionFrameCount........................................................................... - 38 -
9.1.5 AcquisitionFrameRate ............................................................................ - 38 -
9.1.5.1 Setting the self running mode (Trigger OFF) .............................................. - 39 -
9.1.5.2 The calculation of the frame rate for the setting area.................................. - 39 -
9.1.6 AcquisitionStatus .................................................................................. - 40 -
9.2. Trigger Control........................................................................................... - 41 -
9.2.1 TriggerSelector(TriggerMode) ................................................................... - 41 -
9.2.1.1 Acquisition....................................................................................... - 41 -
9.2.1.2 Exposure ......................................................................................... - 42 -
9.2.2 Memory readout control ......................................................................... - 43 -
9.2.3 Triggersoftware.................................................................................... - 43 -
9.2.4 Triggersource ...................................................................................... - 43 -
9.2.5 TriggerActivation .................................................................................. - 44 -
9.2.6 Triggeroverlap ..................................................................................... - 44 -
9.2.7 Triggerdelay ........................................................................................ - 44 -
9.3. Exposure Control ........................................................................................ - 44 -
9.3.1 Exposure Mode ..................................................................................... - 44 -
9.3.2 ExposureTime ...................................................................................... - 45 -
9.3.3 ExposureAuto....................................................................................... - 46 -

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9.4. UserOutputSelector ..................................................................................... - 46 -
9.5. Counter function......................................................................................... - 46 -
9.5.1 CounterSelector ................................................................................... - 46 -
9.5.2 CounterEventSource .............................................................................. - 46 -
9.5.3 CounterEventActivation .......................................................................... - 47 -
9.5.4 CounterResetSource .............................................................................. - 47 -
9.5.5 CounterResetActivation .......................................................................... - 47 -
9.5.6 CounterValue....................................................................................... - 47 -
9.5.7 CounterValueAtReset ............................................................................. - 47 -
9.5.8 CounterDuration ................................................................................... - 47 -
9.5.9 CounterStatus ...................................................................................... - 47 -
9.5.10 CounterTriggerSource............................................................................ - 48 -
9.5.11 CounterTriggerActivation ....................................................................... - 48 -
9.6. Timer Control ............................................................................................ - 49 -
9.6.1 TimerSelector ...................................................................................... - 49 -
9.6.2 TimerDuration ..................................................................................... - 49 -
9.6.3 TimerDelay ......................................................................................... - 49 -
9.6.4 TimerValue ......................................................................................... - 49 -
9.6.5 TimerStatus ........................................................................................ - 49 -
9.6.6 TimerTriggerSource ............................................................................... - 49 -
9.6.7 TimerTriggerActivation........................................................................... - 50 -
9.7. Event Control............................................................................................. - 50 -
9.7.1 EventSelector ...................................................................................... - 50 -
9.8. Video Send Mode ........................................................................................ - 50 -
9.9. ActionControl............................................................................................. - 50 -
10. Operation modes......................................................................- 51 -
10.1. Continuous mode (Free run) ......................................................................... - 51 -
10.2. Trigger operation with “timed” exposure (Previously called EPS) ............................ - 51 -
10.3. Trigger operation by “TriggerWidth” (Previously called PWC)................................ - 52 -
10.4. Trigger operation by TriggerControlled ............................................................ - 53 -
10.5. Trigger input and exposure start timing ........................................................... - 54 -
10.5.1 Synchronous reset timing....................................................................... - 54 -
10.5.1.1 In the case of Expsoure mode = Timed, Trigger = ON (Full frame) .................. - 54 -
10.5.1.2 In the case of Expsoure mode = Trigger width, Trigger = ON (Full frame) ......... - 54 -
10.5.2 Asynchronous reset timing ..................................................................... - 55 -
10.5.2.1 In the case of Expsoure mode = Timed, Trigger = ON (Full frame) .................. - 55 -
10.5.2.2 In the case of Expsoure mode = Trigger width, Trigger = ON (Full frame) ......... - 55 -
10.6. Sequence Trigger Mode ............................................................................... - 56 -
10.7. Multi ROI Mode ......................................................................................... - 57 -
10.8. Delayed Readout Mode (JAI Custom Control) ..................................................... - 58 -
10.9. Mode and function matrix table ..................................................................... - 58 -
11. Image processing......................................................................- 59 -
11.1. Basic construction ..................................................................................... - 59 -
11.2. Shading compensation ................................................................................ - 59 -
11.3. Auto White balance .................................................................................... - 60 -
11.4. Gain ...................................................................................................... - 60 -
11.4.1 GainAuto........................................................................................... - 61 -
11.5. BlackLevel ............................................................................................... - 61 -
11.6. Linear matrix ........................................................................................... - 61 -
11.7. LUT (Look Up Table) and gamma.................................................................... - 62 -
11.8. Test pattern generator................................................................................ - 62 -
12. Examples of operation using JAI Control Tool ..................................- 63 -
12.1. About GenICamTM SFNC1.3............................................................................ - 63 -
12.2. JAI SDK Ver.1.3 ......................................................................................... - 63 -
12.3. Examples of camera operation ...................................................................... - 64 -
12.3.1 Operational cautions ............................................................................. - 64 -

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12.3.2 Connecting camera(s) ........................................................................... - 64 -
12.4. Input and output settings............................................................................. - 66 -
12.4.1. Connection with the external devices ...................................................... - 66 -
12.4.2. Setting inputs and outputs .................................................................... - 66 -
12.4.2.1 Select signal to connect with Line which is selected by Line selector .............. - 66 -
12.4.2.2 Select Trigger Source ........................................................................ - 67 -
12.4.3. Specify the image size to be captured ...................................................... - 68 -
12.4.4. Acquisition of the image....................................................................... - 70 -
12.4.4.1 Basic settings .................................................................................. - 71 -
12.4.5. Setting examples................................................................................ - 73 -
12.4.5.1 Capture the image continuously with fastest frame rate ............................. - 73 -
12.4.5.2 Capture the image with a half of the frame rate (increasing the sensitivity) ..... - 73 -
12.4.5.3 Capture one frame of the image with preset exposure time using the external .. - 73 -
12.4.5.4 Capture multi frames of the image with preset exposure time using the external
trigger ....................................................................................................... - 74 -
12.4.5.5 Capture one frame of the image with the trigger width using the external ....... - 74 -
trigger ....................................................................................................... - 74 -
12.4.5.6 Capture multi frames of the image with the trigger width using the external .... - 75 -
trigger ....................................................................................................... - 75 -
12.4.5.7 Capture the image continuously with preset exposure time by using the external- 75 -
trigger ....................................................................................................... - 75 -
12.4.5.8 Capture the image by Exposure Start trigger and stop by Exposure End. .......... - 76 -
12.4.5.9 Capture the image using Software Trigger ............................................... - 77 -
12.4.5.10 Sequence Trigger setting................................................................... - 77 -
12.4.5.11 Multi ROI setting ............................................................................. - 78 -
12.4.5.12 Delayed readout setting.................................................................... - 79 -
12.4.5.13 Operate the external strobe light ........................................................ - 79 -
12.4.5.14 Achieve white balance using individual exposure time for R,G,B .................. - 79 -
12.4.6 How to view the XML file ....................................................................... - 80 -
13.External Appearance and Dimensions ............................................ - 81 -
14. Specifications ........................................................................... - 82 -
14.1. Camera sensitivity response.......................................................................... - 82 -
14.2. Specification table..................................................................................... - 83 -
Appendix...................................................................................... - 85 -
1. Precautions.................................................................................................. - 85 -
2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ........................................................................... - 85 -
3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera........................................................ - 85 -
4. Caution when mounting the camera.................................................................... - 86 -
5. Exportation.................................................................................................. - 86 -
6. References .................................................................................................. - 86 -
Change history............................................................................... - 87 -
User's Record ................................................................................ - 88 -

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JAI GigE® Vision Camera operation manuals
To understand and operate this JAI GigE® Vision camera properly, JAI provides the following
manuals.
User’s manual (this booklet) Describes functions and operation of the hardware
JAI SDK & Control Tool User Guide Describes functions and operation of the Control Tool
JAI SDK Getting Started Guide Describes the network interface
User’s manual is available at www.jai.com
JAI SDK & Control Tool User Guide and JAI SDK Getting Started Guide are provided with the
JAI SDK which is available at www.jai.com.
Introduction
GigE Vision is the new standard interface using Gigabit Ethernet for machine vision
applications and it was mainly set up by AIA (Automated Imaging Association) members. GigE
Vision is capable of transmitting large amounts of uncompressed image data through an
inexpensive general purpose LAN cable for a long distance.
GigE Vision also supports the GenICamTM standard which is mainly set up by the EMVA
(European Machine Vision Association). The purpose of the GenICam standard is to provide a
common program interface for various machine vision cameras. By using GenICam, cameras
from different manufactures can seamlessly connect in one platform.
For details about the GigE Vision standard, please visit the AIA web site,
www.machinevisiononline.org and for GenICam, the EMVA web site, www.genicam.org.
JAI GigE Vision cameras comply with both the GigE Vision standard and the GenICam standard.
Before using GigE Vision camera
All software products described in this manual pertain to the proper use of JAI GigE Vision
cameras. Product names mentioned in this manual are used only for the explanation of
operation. Registered trademarks or trademarks belong to their manufacturers.
To use the JAI SDK, it is necessary to accept the “Software license agreement” first.
This manual describes necessary equipment and the details of camera functions.
Software installation
The JAI GigE Vision SDK & Control Tool can be downloaded from the JAI web site at
www.jai.com. The JAI SDK is available for Windows XP and Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit.
For the details of software installation, please refer to the “Getting Started Guide” supplied
on the JAI SDK download page.

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Camera Operation
1. General
The AT-140GE complies with GenICam Standard Feature Naming Convention (SFNC) ver.1.3
and functions described in this booklet are described based on this standard.
The AT-140GE is a digital 3CCD progressive scan RGB color camera. It employs three 1/2-inch
1392 (h) x 1040 (v), 1.45 Megapixel CCDs and runs at 20 frames per second in full resolution
mode. The AT-140GE has a GigE Vision interface and its output can be either 24-bit or 30-bit
RGB. JAI developed a new 1/2-inch compact F4.0 prism optical system and in combination
with a linear color matrix, the AT-140GE provides a higher fidelity of color reproduction. The
AT-140GE also incorporates a dynamic shading circuit, gamma correction circuit and knee
correction circuit to provide high picture quality. Functions like AOI and vertical binning allow
higher frame rates.
The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com
The latest version of the JAI GigE Vision SDK & Control Tool for the AT-140GE 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:
AT-140GE
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, T stands for "3 CCD", 140 represents the resolution "1.4
million pixels" , and GE stands for "GigE Vision " interface.

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3. Main Features
3 x 1/2" CCD progressive scan RGB color camera for vision applications
3 x 1392(h) x 1040 (v) resolution with 4.65m effective square pixels
Compact RGB prism for C-mount lenses
Shading reduction permits wider choice of lenses
Maximum 20.814 frames per second with 1392 (h) x 1040 (v) pixels
Variable partial scan is available for faster frame rate
Maximum 59.94 fps with 1392 (h) x 8 (v) pixels in AOI mode
Vertical binning for higher sensitivity and frame rate of 32.92 fps
Horizontal binning is also available for increasing sensitivity (frame rate is not
changed)
24-bit RGB output or 30-bit RGB output (RGB 8, RGB 10V1 or RGB 10V2 pixel format)
Gamma can be set from 1.0 (OFF) to 0.45 and LUT is also available (selectable)
Linear matrix circuit with sRGB or Adobe RGB pre-setting
Built-in shading compensation circuit for color shading and flat field shading
Acquisition control includes single frame, multi frame and continuous
Exposure mode includes off, timed, trigger width and trigger controlled
Trigger control includes frame start, exposure start and exposure end.
Combination of Acquisition Control, Exposure Mode and Trigger Control provide
various image capture options
Manual, continuous, or one push white balance
Analog iris video output for lens iris control
LVAL synchronous/asynchronous operation (Trigger Overlap function)
Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 bit “x86” and 64
bit “x64” JAI SDK Ver. 1.3.0 and after )

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4. Locations and Functions
4.1. Locations and functions
1. Lens mount Lens mount of C-mount type. *1)
2. CCD sensor 1/2 inch CCD
3. RJ-45 connector GigE Vision interface with thumb screws
4. 12-pin connector DC+12V, Trigger IN and EEN out
5. D-sub 9-pin connector LVDS IN and TTL IN and OUT
6. LED Power and trigger indications
7. LINK Indication for Network connection
8. ACT Indication for GigE communication
9.Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Vertical type and horizontal type (*2)
10.Mounting holes M3, max length 5mm (*3)
*1) Note: Applicable C-mount lens should be designed for 3-CCD cameras. Rear protrusion on
C-mount lens must be less than 4mm.
Be advised: when using a lens with the iris diaphragm fully open, vignetting on corners
may occur.
*2) Note: When an RJ-45 cable with thumb screws is connected to the camera, please do not
excessively tighten screws by using a driver. The RJ-45 receptacle on the camera might
be damaged. For security, the strength to tighten screws is less than 0.147 Newton
meter (Nm). Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.
*3) Note: The tripod adapter plate MP-41 can be used.
Fig. 1. Locations

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4.2. Rear panel indicator
The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information:
Amber : Power connected - initiating
Steady green : Camera is operating in Continuous mode
Flashing green : The camera is receiving external trigger
Ethernet connector indicates,
Steady green : 1000 Base-T has been connected
Flashing green : 100 Base-TX has been connected (Note)
Flashing amber : Network active in communication
Note: When 10BASE-T is connected, the green is also flashing.
However, the video is not streamed through Ethernet.
Fig.2 Rear Panel

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5. Pin Assignment
5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-IN/Digital IO)
Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01
(Hirose) male.
(Seen from rear of
camera.)
Fig. 3. 12-pin connector. *1) Default is Opt In 2. DIP switch SW700 changes to
iris video output.
5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet
Type: RJ-45
HFJ11-1G02E-L21RL or equivalent
The AT-140GE cameras also accept industrial RJ-45 connectors with
thumbscrews. This assures that the connector does not come undone
in tough industrial environments.
Please contact the nearest JAI distributor for details on
recommended industrial RJ-45 connectors.
Fig. 4. Gigabit Ethernet connector
The digital output signals follow the Gigabit Ethernet interface using RJ-45 conforming
connector. The following is the pin assignment for the Gigabit Ethernet connector.
Pin No
In/Out
Name
1
In/Out
MX1+ (DA+)
2
In/Out
MX1- (DA-)
3
In/Out
MX2+ (DB+)
4
In/Out
MX3+ (DC+)
5
In/Out
MX3- (DC-)
6
In/Out
MX2- (DB-)
7
In/Out
MX4+ (DD+)
8
In/Out
MX4- (DD-)
Pin no.
Signal
Remarks
1
GND
2
DC input
+12V to +24V
3
Opt In 2(-) / GND (*1)
Line 6
4
Opt In 2 (+) / Iris video(*1)
5
Opt In 1 (-)
Line 5
6
Opt In 1 (+)
7
Opt Out 1 (-)-
Line 3
8
Opt Out 1 (+)
9
Opt Out 2 (-)
Line 4
10
Opt Out 2 (+)
11
DC input
+12V to +24V
12
GND
3
456
7
8
9
10
11 12
1
2

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5.3. D-Sub 9pin connector (For GPIO)
Type : DD-09SSG
Fig. 5．D Sub 9pin connector
No
I/O
Name
Note
1
I
LVDS In 1-
Line 8
2
I
LVDS In 1+
3
I
TTL IN 1
Line 7
75ohm Terminator (Note 1)
4
O
TTL Out 1
Line 1
5
GND
6
NC
7
NC
8
O
TTL OUT 2
Line 2
9
GND
Note1) Can be changed by DIP switch (SW600).
5.4. DIP switch
DIP switches are located on circuit boards. When the top cover is removed, please pay careful
attention so that circuit boards are not damaged.
5.4.1 SW-600
This switch sets the 75 ohm trigger input termination to ON or OFF.
The factory default setting is OFF which is TTL level.
No
Functions
Setting
ON
OFF
1
Trigger input termination
75Ω
TTL
2
NC
SW600
Right side for
75 ohms
termination
ON
Fig.6. SW600 (On rear panel)
ON

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5.4.2 SW-100
This switch selects the ExposureActive signal. The factory default setting is TTL signal and it
can be changed to the open collector signal.
No
Function
Setting
ON
OFF
1
Exposure Active output
select
Open Collector
signal
TTL signal
2
NC
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Fig.7 SW100 (the right board when looking from the lens side)
5.4.3 SW-700
This DIP switch can select OPT IN or Iris video output through pin#3 and #4 of the
HIROSE 12 pin connector.
The default setting is OPT IN.
No
Functions
Setting
ON
OFF
1
OPT IN(+) / Iris video OUT
select
Iris video
OPT IN (+)
2
OPT IN(-) / Iris video OUT
select
GND for iris video
OPT IN (-)
Fig.8 SW700 (On the top board)
ON
ON

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6. Input and output Interface
6.1. Digital Interface
In the AT-140GE, the input and output interfaces for Hirose 12P and D-Sub 9P are
configured as follows.
6.1.1 LineSelector
The following input and output signals are configured on Line 1 through Line 8.
①Line 1(TTL out1)
②Line 2(TTL out2)
③Line 3(Opt out1)
④Line 4(Opt out2)
⑤Line 5(Opt in1)
⑥Line 6(Opt in2)
⑦Line 7(TTL in1)
⑧Line 8(LVDS in)
6.1.2 LineInverter
This function changes the polarity of the signal.
6.1.3 LineStatus
The user can ascertain the status of input and output signals.
6.1.4 LineSource
This function lets you designate the signal source to output through Line 1 to Line 4 as
part of the LineSelector configuration. Each signal is selected from the following
five signals.
①AcquisitionTriggerWait
②AcquisitionActive
③FrameTriggerWait
④FrameActive
⑤ExposureActive
6.1.5 LineMode
The current mode of signals (input or output) is displayed.
6.1.6 LineFormat
The interface of input and output circuits is displayed.
6.2. Opto-isolated Interface
The control interface of the C3 GigE Vision
camera series has opto-isolated inputs and
outputs, providing galvanic separation between
the camera's inputs/outputs and peripheral
equipment. In addition to galvanic separation,
the opto-isolated inputs and outputs can cope
with a wide range of voltages; the voltage
range for inputs is +3.3V to +24V DC whereas Fig.9 Opto-coupler
outputs will handle +5V to +24V DC.
The figure at the right shows the functional
principle (opto-coupler) of the opto-isolated
inputs/outputs.

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6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer
Fig.10 External Input Circuit, OPT IN 1 and 2
6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer
Fig.11 External Output Circuit, OPT OUT 1 and 2
6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications
The relation of the input signal and the output signal through the optical interface is as
follows.

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User Power (VCC)
3.3V
5V
12V
24V
Time Delay Rising TDR(µs)
0.54
0.54
0.62
0.68
Rising Time RT(µs)
1.2
1.2
2.0
3.0
Falling Delay Time FDR(µs)
1.5
1.5
2.4
2.1
Falling Time FT(µs)
3.6
3.4
4.5
6.8
Fig.12 Optical Interface Performance
6.3. Iris video output
This signal can be used for lens iris control in self
running mode. The signal is NUM luminance signal
and passes through the gain circuit. However, due
to reversed compensation applied, the gain settings
do not influence this signal. The iris video output is
0.7 V p-p from 75 and without sync.
Fig. 13 Iris video output.
6.4. Trigger input
The trigger input is on Opt in pins #4 or #6 on
the 12-pin connector (see section 6.2 for
voltages and schematic) or pin#3 on the D-sub
9-pin connector. As shown in the diagram to
the right, the input on the 9-pin connector is
AC coupled. To allow a long pulse width, the
input circuit is a flip-flop, which is toggled by
the negative or positive differentiated spikes
caused by the falling or rising trigger edges.
The trigger polarity can be changed.
Trigger input level is 4 V 2 V. It can be
terminated by SW600:
ON for 75; OFF for TTL(Factory default). Fig.14 9-pin Trigger input.
DAC
Iris Video
2K2
1K １μ
0.1μ
+5V
+5V
●
●
●
●
●
SW600
TTL
1K
100K
0.001μ
0.1μ１K2
15K
39K
75
D-Sub 9P #3

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6.5. Exposure Active output
Exposure Active signal (positive) is found on
Opt-out on Hirose 12P (see section 6.2) or
TTL out on D-sub 9-pin connector. The
output circuit on the 9-pin (right) is 75 
complementary emitter followers. Output
level 3 V from 75(no termination). It can
be changed to the open collector signal.
When the open collector is used, the
maximum current is 120mA. However, if a
current of more than 50mA is flowed, it is
necessary to use bigger diameter wires for
connecting pin#8 and 9. In case of narrower
wires, due to its resistance, it may not work
properly.
This output can be changed to open collector
signal by SW100. Fig.15 ExposureActive TTL output
+５Ｖ
１Ｋ
０．１
１０Ｋ
１０
１０
２２０
EEN
D-SUB
１２０
１５０
Open
Collector
Push
Pull
１０Ｋ
１Ｋ
180
●
●
SW100

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7. Video signal output
7.1. Video output image
OB (Optical Black) (High Speed dump by 2 lines)
OB (Optical Black) (High Speed dump by 4 lines)
OB (Optical Black)
Ｒｅａｄ ｏｕｔ
(Vertical)
Read out (Horizontal)
1047
1958 clock
21392 24 524
blank
1054
1040
2
７
4
１
1434
Active Pixelｓ
１３９２（Ｈ） ｘ １０４０（Ｖ）
blank
16
* 2
* 1
Note: The following OB area can be transferred.
For vertical : 4 pixels in *1
For horizontal : 16 pixels in *2
Fig.16 CCD sensor layout