JAI GO-5100M-PGE User manual

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User Manual
GO-5100M-PGE GO-5100C-PGE
GO-5101M-PGE GO-5101C-PGE
CMOS Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and Color Camera with GigE Interface
Document Version: 2.0
GO-510x-PGE_Manual_Ver.2.0_2023/04/27

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
About Technical Note 6
Notice/Warranty 7
Notice 7
Warranty 7
Certifications 7
CE Compliance 7
FCC 7
Warning 8
KC 8
Supplement 9
Supplement 10
Usage Precautions 11
Notes on Cable Configurations 11
Notes on LAN Cable Connection 11
Notes on Attaching the Lens 11
Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors 12
Notes on Exportation 12
Features 13
Parts Identification 15
①Lens Mount (C-Mount) 15
②RJ-45 Connector 16
③POWER/TRIG LED 16
④LINKLED 17
⑤ACTLED 17
⑥DC IN/TRIG Connector (6-Pin Round) 18
⑦Mounting Holes (M3, 3mm depth) 18
Recommended Circuit Diagram (Reference Examples) 19
Recommended External Input Circuit Diagram 19
Recommended External Output Circuit Diagram (Reference Example) 19

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Characteristics of the Recommended Circuits for Opto OUT 20
Preparation 21
Step 1: Install the Software (First Time Only) 22
Step 2: Connect Devices 22
①Lens 23
②Direct Mounting (or Use MP-43 Tripod AdapterPlate) 23
③LAN Cable 24
➃Network Card 24
⑤DC IN / Trigger IN Connection Cable 24
⑥AC Adapter (Power Supply) (If Necessary) 24
Step 3: Verify Camera Operation 25
Step 4: Verify the Connection between the Camera and PC 25
Step 5: Change the Camera Settings 28
Configure Exposure and External Trigger Settings 29
Control via External Triggers 30
Control Without External Triggers 33
Step 6: Adjust the Image Quality 35
Adjust the Gain 35
Adjusting the White Balance 37
Adjust the Black Level 38
Step 7: Save the Settings 38
To Save User Settings 39
To Load User Settings 40
Main Functions 41
Basic Function Matrix 41
GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) 42
Valid Input/Output Combinations 42
Acquisition Control 43
Change the Frame Rate 43
Maximum Frame Rate 44
Maximum Frame Rate Period Formulas 44
Exposure Mode 47

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Trigger Control 49
Shortest Repetition Period for Triggers 50
Event Control 53
Gain Control 55
LUT (Lookup Table) 56
Gamma Function 57
Line Status 58
Defective Pixel Correction Function 58
Automatic Detection 58
Manual configuration 59
ShadingCorrection 60
To Use the Shading Correction Function 61
Binning Function 62
ROI (Region of Interest) Settings 63
Sensor Multi ROIFunction 64
Sequence Function 66
Trigger Sequencer Mode 67
Command Sequencer Mode 69
Delayed ReadOut 71
ALC (Automatic Level Control) Function 71
Detailed Settings for Gain Auto (Automatic Gain Level Control) 72
PTP (Precision Time Protocol) Function 73
Edge Enhancer 74
Counter and Timer Control Function 75
Counter Occurrence Diagram 75
Internal Camera Blocks 75
To Use the Counter Function 76
Non-Volatile Flash Memory 76
Video Process Bypass Mode 77
Settings List 78
DeviceControl 78
ImageFormatControl 78

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AcquisitionControl 80
EventControl 81
AnalogControl 82
LUTControl 83
SequencerControl 83
Digital IO Control 85
PulseGenerators 86
TransportLayerControl 88
ActionControl 90
UserSetControl 91
ChunkDataControl 92
JAICustomControlALC 93
JAICustomControlBlemish 94
JAICustomControlShading 95
JAICustomControlMultiROI 96
JAICustomCounterAndTimerControl 97
JAICustomControlAWB 98
JAICustomControlMisc 99
Miscellaneous 100
Troubleshooting 100
Power Supply and Connections 100
Image Display 100
Settings and Operations 100
Specifications 101
Package contents 104
Optional accessories (not supplied) 104
Frame Rate Reference 104
Spectral Response 105
External Appearance and Dimensions 106
User's Record 107
Revision History 108

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About Technical Note
Some additional technical information is provided on the JAI website as Technical Notes. In this
manual, if a technical note is available for a particular topic, the above icon is shown. Please refer to
the following URL for Technical notes.
https://www.jai.com/support-software/technical-notes

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Notice/Warranty
Notice
The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Ltd., Japan, and
may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Ltd., Japan makes no warranty for the use of
its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein. JAI Ltd., Japan reserves the right to make changes
without notice.
Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
Warranty
For information about the warranty, please contact your factory representative.
Certifications
CE Compliance
As defined by the Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, EMC
(Electromagnetic compatibility), JAI Ltd., Japan declares that GO-5100M-PGE, GO-5100C-PGE, GO-
5101M-PGE, and GO-5101C-PGE comply with the following provisions applying to their standards.
EN 61000-6-3 (Generic emission standard part 1)
EN 61000-6-2 (Generic immunity standard part 1)
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
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:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

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connected.
lConsult 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.
KC
제조년월은 제품상자의 라벨을 참조하십시오.

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Supplement
The following statement is related to the regulation on “Measures for the Administration of the Control
of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “, known as “China RoHS“. The table shows contained
Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15
years.
Applicable Models: GO-5100M-PGE and GO-5101M-PGE
重 要 注 意 事 项
有毒，有害物质或元素名称及含量表
根据中华人民共和国信息产业部『电子信息产品污染控制管理办法』， 本产品《 有毒，有害物质或
元素名称及含量表》如下．
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr (VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
电路板 × 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
螺丝 × 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
〇:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572-2011规定的限量要求以下。
×:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572-2011规定的限量要求。
环保使用期限
电子信息产品中含有的有毒有害物质或元素在正常使用的条件下不会发生外 泄或突变、
电子信息产品用户使用该电子信息产品不会对环境造成严重污染 或对其人身、财产造成
严重损害的期限。
数字「15」为期限15年。

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Supplement
The following statement is related to the regulation on “Measures for the Administration of the Control
of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “, known as “China RoHS“. The table shows contained
Hazardous Substances in this camera.
mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15
years.
Applicable Models: GO-5100C-PGE and GO-5101C-PGE
重 要 注 意 事 项
有毒，有害物质或元素名称及含量表
根据中华人民共和国信息产业部『电子信息产品污染控制管理办法』， 本产品《 有毒，有害物质或
元素名称及含量表》如下．
部件名称
有毒有害物质或元素
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr (VI))
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)
电路板 × 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
螺丝 × 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇
光学滤镜 × 〇 × 〇 〇 〇
..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
〇:表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572-2011规定的限量要求以下。
×:表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572-2011规定的限量要求。
环保使用期限
电子信息产品中含有的有毒有害物质或元素在正常使用的条件下不会发生外 泄或突变、
电子信息产品用户使用该电子信息产品不会对环境造成严重污染 或对其人身、财产造成
严重损害的期限。
数字「15」为期限15年。

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Usage Precautions
Notes on Cable Configurations
The presence of lighting equipment and television receivers nearby may result in video noise. In such
cases, change the cable configurations or placement.
Notes on LAN Cable Connection
Secure the locking screws on the connector manually, and do not use
a driver. Do not secure the screws too tightly. Doing so may wear
down the screw threads on the camera. (Tightening torque: 0.147 Nm
or less)
Caution: Secure manually. Do not secure too tightly.
Notes on Attaching the Lens
How to Clean a Sensor
Avoiding Dust Particles
When attaching the lens to the camera, stray dust and other particles may adhere to the sensor
surface and rear surface of the lens. Be careful of the following when attaching the lens.
lWork in a clean environment.
lDo not remove the caps from the camera and lens until immediately before you attach the lens.
lTo prevent dust from adhering to surfaces, point the camera and lens downward and do not
allow the lens surface to come into contact with your hands or other objects.
lAlways use a blower brush to remove any dust that adheres.
lNever use your hands or cloth, blow with your mouth, or use other methods to remove dust.

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Phenomena Specific to CMOS Image Sensors
The following phenomena are known to occur on cameras equipped with CMOS image sensors.
These do not indicate malfunctions.
lAliasing: When shooting straight lines, stripes, and similar patterns, vertical aliasing (zigzag
distortion) may appear on the monitor.
lBlooming: When strong light enters the camera, some pixels on the CMOS image sensor may
receive much more light than they are designed to hold, causing the accumulated signal charge
to overflow into surrounding pixels. This “blooming” phenomenon can be seen in the image but
does not affect the operation of the camera.
lFixed pattern noise: When shooting dark objects in high-temperature conditions, fixed pattern
noise may occur throughout the entire video monitor screen.
lDefective pixels: Defective pixels (white and black pixels) of the CMOS image sensor are
minimized at the factory according to shipping standards. However, as this phenomenon can be
affected by the ambient temperature, camera settings (e.g., high sensitivity and long exposure),
and other factors, be sure to operate within the camera’s specified operating environment.
Notes on Exportation
When exporting this product, please follow the export regulations of your country or region.

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Features
This camera is an industrial progressive scan camera equipped with a 2/3-inch global shutter CMOS
image sensor with 5.1 effective megapixels (2464 × 2056). The unit is compact and lightweight in
design and is equipped with GigE Vision Ver. 2.0 interface. The monochrome camera produces
monochrome output while the color camera produces Bayer output.
Compact and Lightweight
The unit’s compact size (approx. 29mm × 29mm × 41.5mm, excluding lens mount) and lightweight
design allows for easy assembly and installation.
Gigabit Ethernet interface supporting GigE Vision Ver. 2.0
lHigh-speed transfer at up to 1 Gbps of uncompressed data, the ideal format for image
processing.
lConnection of multiple cameras and computers supported through use of a switching hub, etc.
lMaximum cable length of 100 m.
lSupport for IEEE802.af-compliant PoE (Power over Ethernet) allowing you to supply power to
the camera via the LAN cable.
Note: Interface card or switching hub must support PoE. Alternatively, power can be supplied via
the 6-pin connector using an optional +12 to +24V DC power supply.
Output Formats
You can choose from 8-bit, 10-bit, and 12-bit* output for both monochrome and Bayer.
Note: *As the color camera cannot perform white balance when using 12-bit output, perform white
balance on the application.
High Frame Rate
This camera is capable of frame rates of up to 22.7 fps (8-bit format) for full 5.1-megapixel output.
Even faster frame rates can be achieved when binning is utilized (Monochrome models only) or when
a smaller ROI (region of interest) is specified.
ALC (Automatic Level Control) Function
Combine the automatic gain control and automatic exposure control functions to allow handling of
changes in various brightnesses.

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Variety of Pre-Process Functions
lLUT (lookup table): For programmable control over gamma and contrast.
lGamma correction: Gamma can be set to 0.45, 0.60, or 1.0 (off).
lShading correction (flat field and color shading): Non-uniformity (i.e., shading) in the amount of
light generated by the lens and lighting equipment can be corrected.
lBayer white balance (Color models only): White balance can be automatically adjusted
continuously. It can also be adjusted manually using R, and B gain.

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Parts Identification
①Lens Mount (C-Mount) ②RJ-45 Connector
③POWER/TRIG LED ④LINKLED
⑤ACTLED ⑥DC IN/TRIG Connector (6-Pin Round)
⑦Mounting Holes (M3, 3mm depth)
①Lens Mount (C-Mount)
Mount a C-mount lens, microscope adapter, etc. here.
Note: Before mounting a lens, be sure to refer to ①Lens and confirm the precautions for
attaching a lens and the supported lens types.

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②RJ-45 Connector
Connect a Gigabit Ethernet compatible LAN cable (Category 5e or higher, Category 6 recommended)
here.
GigE Vision Interface
Pin No. Input/Output Signal
1In/Out MX1+ (DA+)
2In/Out MX1– (DA–)
3In/Out MX2+ (DB+)
4In/Out MX3+ (DC+)
5In/Out MX3– (DC–)
6In/Out MX2– (DB–)
7In/Out MX4+ (DD+)
8In/Out MX4– (DD–)
③POWER/TRIG LED
Indicates the power or trigger input status.
LED Status
Lit amber Camera initializing
Lit green Camera in operation
Blinking
green
During operation in trigger mode, trigger signals are being input.
Note: The blinking interval is not related to the actual input interval of the external
trigger.

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④LINKLED
Indicates whether the GigE network connection is established or not.
LED Status
Off The network link is not established (or in progress).
Lit green 1000Base-T link is established.
⑤ACTLED
Indicates the GigE network status.
LED Status
Off Communication is not active.
Blinking amber Communication is active.

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⑥DC IN/TRIG Connector (6-Pin Round)
Connect the cable for a power supply (optional) or for DC IN / trigger IN here.
Camera Side: HR10A-7R-6PB (73) (Hirose Electric or equivalent)
Cable Side: HR10A-7P-6S (Plug) (Hirose Electric or equivalent)
Pin No. Input/Output Signal Description
1 Power In DC In DC +12V ~ +24V
2 In Opto In1 GPIO 5
3 Out Opto Out 1 GPIO 1
4 Out Opto Out 2 GPIO 2
5 Opto Common
6 GND GND
Notes:
lSee Recommended Circuit Diagram (Reference Examples) for the recommended
Input/Output circuit diagrams.
lRefer to the GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings) topic as well.
⑦Mounting Holes (M3, 3mm depth)
Use these holes when attaching an MP-43 tripod adapter plate (optional) or mounting the camera
directly to a wall or other structural system. (The smaller holes (×4) are M2 with a depth of 3 mm.)

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Recommended Circuit Diagram (Reference Examples)
Related Setting Items: Digital IO Control
OPTO-In Circuit Characteristics
Recommended External Input Circuit Diagram
Recommended External Output Circuit Diagram (Reference Example)

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Characteristics of the Recommended Circuits for Opto OUT
OUTPUT LINE RESPONSE TIME