JAI AM-1600GE User manual

AM-1600GE
AB-1600GE
Digital Monochrome / Color
Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera
Document Version: Ver.1.0
AMB-1600GE_ver.1.0_Apr09
User's Manual

AM-1600GE / AB-1600GE
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Notice
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Japan reserves the right to make changes without notice.
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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 AM-1600GE-P, AM-1600GE-
F,AB-1600GE-P and AB-1600GE-F comply with the following provisions applying to its
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:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into a 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.

AM-1600GE-F / AM-1600GE-P
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.
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方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。

AB-1600GE-F / AB-1600GE-P
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.
嶷勣廣吭並㍻
嗤蕎嗤墾麗嵎賜圷殆兆各式根楚燕
功象嶄鯖繁酎慌才忽佚連恢匍何〆窮徨佚連恢瞳麟半陣崙砿尖一隈〇云恢瞳ゞ 嗤
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方忖仝15々葎豚㍉15定。

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Table of Contents
1. General................................................................................................ 4
2. Camera nomenclature .............................................................................. 4
3. Main Features ........................................................................................ 5
4. Locations and Functions ............................................................................ 6
5. Pin Assignment ....................................................................................... 7
5.1 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video)....................................................... 7
5.2 Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet ........................................................ 7
5.3 D-sub 9 pin connector for GPIO (Auxiliary)............................................................. 7
5.4 Internal DIP switch ......................................................................................... 8
6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs).......................................................................... 9
6.1 Overview..................................................................................................... 9
6.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch) .............................................................................10
6.1.2 12-bit Counter .........................................................................................10
6.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 1).............................................................................10
6.2 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs ...........................................................................10
6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer ...................................11
6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer .................................11
6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications.....................................................................11
6.3. Inputs and outputs table .................................................................................12
6.4. Configuring the GPIO module (register settings) .......................................................12
6.4.1 Input/Output Signal Selector........................................................................12
6.4.2 12bit counter ..........................................................................................14
6.4.3 Pulse generators (19 bit x 2) ........................................................................14
6.5. GPIO programming examples..............................................................................16
6.5.1 GPIO Plus PWC shutter ...............................................................................16
6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator ..........................................................................17
7. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP)..........................................................18
7.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation)...................................................................18
7.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – AM-1600GE (monochrome) .........................18
7.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit) ..............................................................................18
7.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit) ..........................................................................18
7.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit )..............................................................19
7.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 ( 12 bit ).........................................................................19
7.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED ( 12 bit )..............................................................19
7.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – AB-1600GE (Bayer mosaic color)..................19
7.3.1 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR8 “ Bayer GR8 “...................................................................19
7.3.2 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR10 “Bayer GR10”..................................................................19
7.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYGR12 “ Bayer GR12”................................................................20
8. Functions and Operations .........................................................................21
8.1 GigE Vision Standard Interface..........................................................................21
8.2 Recommended Network Configurations ...............................................................21
8.2.1 Verified Network Interface Cards (NICs)...........................................................21
8.2.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth)..............................................................22
8.2.3 Disable Firewalls.......................................................................................24
8.2.4 Enabling Jumbo Frames..............................................................................24
8.2.5 Setting Receive Descriptors..........................................................................26
8.2.6 Interrupt Moderation rate............................................................................27
8.2.7 Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay........................................................27
8.2.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used....................................................................27
8.2.9 Others ...................................................................................................28
8.3 Basic functions.............................................................................................29
8.3.1 Vertical binning functions (AM-1600GE only) .....................................................29
8.3.2 Starting pixel – Bayer color mosaic.................................................................30
8.3.3 Partial Scanning .......................................................................................30

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8.3.4 Electronic Shutter.....................................................................................31
8.3.1 Rear panel indicator ..................................................................................32
8.3.2 Test signal generator .................................................................................32
8.4 Pre-processing functions (overview) ...................................................................32
8.4.1 Blemish compensation (Register 0xA128) (AM-1600GE only) ...................................32
8.4.2 Shading Compensation (Pixel uniformity) (Register xA11C)(AM-1600GE only) ..............33
8.4.3 Programmable Look Up Table (LUT)................................................................33
8.4.4 Auto L/R channel balance (Registers 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC) ........................................34
8.5. Other functions ..............................................................................................34
8.5.1 Bayer White Balance (Register 0xA0D0) (AB-1600GE only) .....................................34
8.5.2 Automatic Gain Control(Registers, 0xA0B0 AGC select/0xA0B4 AGC reference) ...........34
8.6. Sensor layout and timing...................................................................................35
8.6.1 CCD Sensor Layout ...................................................................................35
8.6.2 Horizontal timing (Normal continuous mode) ....................................................36
8.6.3 Vertical timing (Normal continuous mode) .......................................................36
8.6.4 Partial Scanning .......................................................................................37
8.6.5 Vertical binning (AM-1600GE only) .................................................................38
8.5 Operation Modes...........................................................................................40
8.5.1 Continuous operation .................................................................................40
8.5.2 Edge Pre-select Trigger Mode (EPS) ................................................................41
8.5.3 Pulse Width Control Trigger Mode (PWC) ..........................................................42
8.5.4 Sequence Trigger Mode (EPS)........................................................................43
8.5.5 Delayed Readout Mode (EPS, PWC) .................................................................44
8.5.6 Optical Black transfer Mode .........................................................................45
8.5.7 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest) .........................................................45
8.6 Operation Mode and Functions matrix .................................................................46
9. Register Map.........................................................................................47
10. External Appearance and Dimensions ...........................................................58
11. Specifications .......................................................................................60
11.1 Spectral response .........................................................................................60
11.2 Specification table ........................................................................................61
12. Appendix .............................................................................................63
12.1. Precautions .................................................................................................63
12.2. Typical Sensor Characteristics ...........................................................................63
12.3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera ........................................................63
12.4. Exportation .................................................................................................64
12.5. References ..................................................................................................64
Changes history............................................................................................... 1
User's Record.................................................................................................. 2

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1. General
The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE are 16-megapixel, high resolution GigE Vision Compliant
cameras for applications such as high density board inspection, flat panel display
inspection, and so on. The AM-1600GE is a monochrome progressive scan CCD camera and
the AB-1600GE is the equivalent Bayer mosaic progressive scan CCD camera. Both cameras
have a 43.3mm diagonal CCD with 16 million pixels resolution and a continuous frame rate of
3.0 frames per second. The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE support partial scan read out for faster
frame rates. The AM-1600GE also has a vertical binning mode for a faster frame rate, as well
as higher sensitivity.
The AM-1600GE has internal pre-processing circuits for blemish compensation, shading
compensation and a LUT(Look Up Table). Both cameras accept external trigger pulses with
EPS ,PWC, Sequential and Frame Delay modes available.
The Gigabit Ethernet digital output is selectable 8 bits,10 bits or 12 bits. Lens mount options
include F mount or Universal P mount, which is the factory option.
The AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE also comply with the GenICam standard and contain an
internal XML file that is used to describe the functions/features of the camera. For further
information about the GigE Vision Standard, please go to www.machinevisiononline.org and
about GenICam, please go to www.genicam.org.
As an application programming interface, JAI provides a SDK (Software Development Kit). This
SDK includes GigE Vision Filter Driver, JAI Control tool, software documentation and code
examples.
The JAI SDK can be downloaded from www.jai.com.
The latest version of this manual 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:
AM-1600GE-P, AM-1600GE-F
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, Mstands for "Monochrome", 1600 represents the
resolution "16 million pixel" and GE stands for "GigE Vision" interface. Pfor the Universal P
mount version and Ffor the Nikon F mount version.
AB-1600GE-P, AB-1600GE-F
Where A stands for "Advanced" family, Bstands for "Bayer mosaic color", 1600 represents the
resolution "16 million pixel" and GE stands for "GigE Vision" interface. Pfor the Universal P
mount version and Ffor the Nikon F mount version.

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3. Main Features
•C3 Advanced series progressive scan camera
•GigE vision, GenICam compliant
•Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions
•KAI-16000 IT CCD, 43.3mm diagonal (35mm film size)
•4872 (h) x 3248 (v) active pixels
•7.4 µm square pixels
•12- or 10- or 8-bit output
•16 bits signal processing
•3 frames/second with full resolution in continuous and triggered operation
•Variable partial scan is available with user-definable height and starting point
•2X vertical binning mode (AM-1600GE only)
•Programmable shutter from 3 lines(296μs) to 3327 lines (328 ms)
•Edge Pre-select and Pulse Width Control trigger modes
•Sequence trigger mode for on-the –fly change of gain, exposure and ROI
•Built in programmable Look Up Table (LUT) for gamma, 0.45
•Blemish compensation circuit built in(AM-1600GE only)
•Shading compensation(pixel non-uniformity compensation)(AM-1600GE only)
•L/R channel balance
•AGC(Automatic Gain Control) circuit provided
•Built-in test pattern generator
•Exposure time from 1 line(98.66μs) to 2 sec.* using Pulse Width trigger mode
•GPIO in combination with Pulse Width trigger for more precise exposure time
•One-push and manual Bayer white balance (AB-1600GE only)
•Programmable GPIO with opto-isolated inputs and outputs
•Two types of lens mounts available as factory option, Universal P mount or Nikon F
mount
•Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista (32 bit”x86” and 64
bit “x64” JAI SDK Ver. 1.2.1 and after )
*For best image quality, the maximum recommended exposure time is <6 frames (2
seconds), however, depending on your application, significantly longer exposure may
still produce an acceptable signal-to-noise ratio, even without applying any external
cooling.

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4. Locations and Functions
1Lens mount Universal P mount (Note *1)
1Lens Mount Nikon F mount (Note*2)
2CCD sensor 43.3mm diagonal CCD sensor
3Lock knob Lens lock knob for Nikon F mount lens
412-pin connector DC +12V and GPIO interface
5D-sub 9 pin connector Auxiliary GPIO interface (LVDS IN and TTL IN/OUT)
6RJ-45 GigE Vision I/F. Accepts connector w thumbscrews.
7LED Indication for Power and trigger inputs
8LED Indication for GigE Network condition: LINK
9LED Indication for GigE Network condition: ACT
Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Horizontal type (above and below RJ-45)(Note*3)
○
11 Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Vertical type (left and right of RJ-45) (Note *3)
○
12 Mounting holes M3 depth 5 mm for tripod mount plate (Note *4)
*1) Note: Rear protrusion on P-mount lens must be less than 11.0mm.
*2) Note: Rear protrusion on F-mount lens must be less than 12.0mm.
*3) Note: When an RJ-45 cable with thumbscrews is connected to the camera, please do not
excessively tighten screws by using a screw 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. When D-SUB 9 pin connector is used, use the vertical type.
*4) Note: The tripod adapter plate MP-41 can be used with AM/AB-1600GE
Fig.1 Locations
LINK AC T .
DC IN/TRIG
GP IO
POW ER / TR IG
GigE
①②
③
④
⑤⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
⑫
AM-1600GE-F/AB-1600GE-F Front
AM-1600GE-P/AB-1600GE-P Front

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5. Pin Assignment
5.1 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video)
Type: HR10A-10R-12PB
(Hirose) male.
(Seen from the rear of
camera)
Fig. 2 12-pin connector.
5.2 Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet
Type: RJ-45 : HFJ11-1G02E-L21RL or equivalent
The digital output signals follow
the Gigabit Ethernet interface
using an RJ-45 conforming
connector. To the right is a
table with the pin assignment
for Gigabit Ethernet connector.
Fig. 3 Gigabit Ethernet
connector
5.3 D-sub 9 pin connector for GPIO (Auxiliary)
Type: DD-09SSG
Fig. 4 D-sub 9 pin connector
*1: can be changed by DIP SW(SW600).
Pin no.
Signal
Remarks
1 GND
2 +12 V DC input
3 Opt IN 2 (-) / GND (*1)
GPIO IN / OUT
4 Opt IN 2 (+)/Iris Video out (*1)
5 Opt IN
1 ( -
)
6 Opt IN 1 ( + )
7 Opt Out 1 ( -
)
8 Opt Out 1 ( + )
9 Opt Out 2 ( -
)
10 Opt Out 2 ( + )
11 + 12 V DC input
12 GND
*1: Iris Video output function can be set by the internal DIP
switch (SW601).
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-)
No
I/O
Name
Note
1
I
LVDS In1-
2
I
LVDS In1+
3
I
TTL IN 1
75ohm Terminator *1
4
O
TTL Out 1
5
GND
6
NC
7
NC
8
O
TTL Out 2
9
GND
3
456
7
8
9
10
11 12
1
2
15
69
123
456
7
8