JAI RM-2040GE Series User manual

RM/TM-2040GE
RMC/TMC-2040GE
Progressive Scan Cameras
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Document P/N: 10447

Disclaimer i
RM/TM-2040GE Series
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.
Microsoft, Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, and Windows Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Warranty
Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty.
Certifications
CE Compliance
The RM/TM-2040GE series of cameras has been certified to conform to the requirements of Council Directive
89/336/EC for electromagnetic compatibility and to comply with the following European Standards:
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 applicable 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 compliance.
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.
RM/TM-2040GE Series Operation Manual
JAI Inc.
625 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
Tel:[phone]
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
www.jai.com
November 17, 2011

Table of Contents iii
RM/TM-2040GE Series
Table of Contents
Disclaimer Notice ..................................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents...................................................................................................... v
List of Figures ........................................................................................................ vii
List of Tables .......................................................................................................... ix
1Hardware Introduction.................................................................................. 7
1.1 Product Description ..................................................................................... 7
1.2 Features ................................................................................................... 7
2Installation ................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Getting Started........................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Unpacking Instructions .................................................................................. 9
2.1.2 Components............................................................................................... 9
2.1.3 Accessories and Options ................................................................................ 9
2.2 Camera Setup............................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Heat Dissipation.......................................................................................... 9
2.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations.......................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup............................................................ 10
2.2.4 Attaching the Camera Lens .......................................................................... 12
2.2.5 Adjustable Back-Focus ................................................................................ 12
3Operation................................................................................................ 13
3.1 Progressive Scanning .................................................................................. 13
3.1.1 Preset Scan Area ....................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Programmable Scan Area ............................................................................. 13
3.1.3 Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning ........................................................................... 15
3.2 Bayer Color Filter (Color Versions) ................................................................. 16
3.2.1 Color Filter Array ...................................................................................... 16
3.2.2 Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA) ....................................................................... 16
3.2.3 Starting Pixel Configuration.......................................................................... 17
3.2.4 Sync and Data .......................................................................................... 17
3.2.5 Camera Functions...................................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Interpolation Software ................................................................................ 18
3.2.7 Color Interpolation .................................................................................... 18
3.3 Dynamic Range Control ............................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control ......................................... 19
3.4 External Sync and Pixel Locking..................................................................... 20
3.5 Electronic Shutter ..................................................................................... 20
3.5.1 Programmable Exposure-Continuous Mode ........................................................ 20
3.5.2 Asynchronous No Shutter Mode...................................................................... 20
3.5.3 Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode ..................................................... 21
3.5.4 Pulse Width Control Mode ............................................................................ 22
3.5.5 Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode ............................................. 23
3.5.6 PWC PIV Mode .......................................................................................... 23
3.6 Camera Timing Charts ................................................................................ 24
3.6.1 Timing Table............................................................................................ 25
4Function & Operations ................................................................................ 27
4.1 GigE Vision Standard Interface ...................................................................... 27
4.2 GigE Vision-Aware Software ......................................................................... 27
4.3 Recommended Network Configurations............................................................ 27

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4.3.1 Verified Network Interface Cards (NICs)........................................................... 27
4.3.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth).............................................................. 27
4.3.3 Disable Firewalls ....................................................................................... 28
4.3.4 Enabling Jumbo Frame................................................................................ 28
4.3.5 Setting Receive Descriptors .......................................................................... 30
4.3.6 Interrupt Moderation rate ............................................................................ 31
4.3.7 Calculating and setting Inter-Packet Delay ....................................................... 31
4.3.8 Confirm the Filter Driver is used .................................................................... 32
5Configuring the Camera .............................................................................. 34
5.1 Acquisition and Trigger Controls .................................................................... 34
5.2 AnalogControls ......................................................................................... 35
5.3 Image Size Controls.................................................................................... 36
5.4 Image Preprocessing................................................................................... 39
5.5 LUT (Look Up Table) .................................................................................. 39
5.6 UserSets ................................................................................................. 40
5.7 DeviceInformation ..................................................................................... 41
5.8 GigEVisionTransportLayer ............................................................................ 42
5.8.1 Persistent IP ............................................................................................ 42
5.8.2 Stream Channel Packet Size ......................................................................... 43
5.9 IPEngine ................................................................................................. 43
5.9.1 SignalRoutingBlock..................................................................................... 45
5.9.2 ControlBits .............................................................................................. 47
5.9.3 PLC LookupTable....................................................................................... 48
5.9.4 PLCSpecialConfigurations ............................................................................ 49
5.9.5 Counters ................................................................................................. 51
5.9.6 Pulse Generators controls ............................................................................ 52
5.9.7 PLC Grabber Features ................................................................................. 53
5.9.8 IPEngine Examples: .................................................................................... 53
5.10 Register Map ............................................................................................ 54
6Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 59
6.1 Problems and Solutions ............................................................................... 59
6.1.1 Symptom: No Video.................................................................................... 59
6.1.2 Symptom: Dark Video ................................................................................. 59
6.1.3 Symptom: Non-Synchronized Video................................................................. 59
6.1.4 Symptom: Notebook Computer Driver Installation Problems .................................. 59
6.1.5 Information and Support Resources ................................................................ 60
7Appendix ................................................................................................ 61
7.1 Specifications........................................................................................... 61
7.1.1 TM-2040GE Physical Dimensions..................................................................... 62
7.1.2 Spectral Response ..................................................................................... 63

List of Figures v
RM/TM-2040GE Series
List of Figures
Figure 1. 12-Pin Connector Pinouts............................................................................. 10
Figure 2. GigE Ethernet Connector ............................................................................. 10
Figure 3. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) ................................................................. 11
Figure 4. Back Focus Set-Screw Locations..................................................................... 12
Figure 5. Bayer 1................................................................................................... 14
Figure 6. Bayer 2................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7. 2x2 Binning.............................................................................................. 15
Figure 8. Bayer Color Filter Response.......................................................................... 17
Figure 9. Example of Color CCD CFA Pattern ................................................................. 17
Figure 10. Example of TMC-2040GE (Same as TM/RM/RMC-2040GE) ...................................... 18
Figure 11. Output and Blooming.................................................................................. 19
Figure 12. External Trigger Timing............................................................................... 21
Figure 13. Asynchronous Programmable External Trigger ................................................... 22
Figure 14. Pulse Width Control Trigger.......................................................................... 22
Figure 15. PIV Exposure Timing Table ........................................................................... 23
Figure 16. PWC PIV Timing Table. ............................................................................... 23
Figure 17. Camera Timing Chart.................................................................................. 24
Figure 18. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration...................................................... 25
Figure 19. Field Video Timing--Continuous Mode.............................................................. 25
Figure 20. Acquisition And Trigger Controls Category ........................................................ 34
Figure 21. AnalogControls Category ............................................................................. 36
Figure 22. ImageSizeControl category........................................................................... 37
Figure 23. Image Output Example................................................................................ 38
Figure 24. LookUp Table ........................................................................................... 40
Figure 25. UserSets Category ..................................................................................... 41
Figure 26. DeviceInformation Category ......................................................................... 42
Figure 27. GigEVisionTransportLayer Persistent IP............................................................ 43
Figure 28. PLC LUT Diagram....................................................................................... 44
Figure 29. PLC ....................................................................................................... 45
Figure 30. SignalRoutingBlock..................................................................................... 45
Figure 31. ControlBits .............................................................................................. 47
Figure 32. PLC Q Output ........................................................................................... 48
Figure 33. PLC Special Configurations........................................................................... 50
Figure 34. CountersAndTimersControls ......................................................................... 50
Figure 35. Physical Dimensions ................................................................................... 62
Figure 36. Monochrome Spectral Response ..................................................................... 63
Figure 37. Color Spectral Response .............................................................................. 63

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List of Tables
Table 1 12-Pin Connector....................................................................................... 10
Table 2 Scan Area Start Points ................................................................................ 16
Table 3 Asynchronous Mode Chart ............................................................................ 24
Table 4 TM-2040GE Timing Table ............................................................................. 25
Table 5 TM-2040GE Camera Specifications Table .......................................................... 61

Hardware Introduction 7
RM/TM-2040GE Series
RM/TM-2040GE Series
Camera Hardware
1Hardware Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The JAI Inc. TM-2040GE series1is a Gigabit Ethernet output, high-resolution progressive scan CCD camera. The
interline-type CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of very high speed shutter images and
applications. The electronic shutter, which has speeds to 1/32,000 sec., can be reset asynchronously by
external pulse control. The frame rate for a full image is 34 fps. A square imager format with uniform square
pixels provides superior image definition in any orientation. On-chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity.
12-bit internal processing can be converted to 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit output.
The TM-2040GE has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set at externally selectable look-up
table (LUT) knee slopes thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range. As a
Gigabit Ethernet output camera, the TM-2040GE has semi-auto-gain balancing functions. The camera does not
have a LUT for the 12-bit output.
Applications for the TM-2040GE include machine vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation systems,
high-definition graphics, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, archiving, and high security
surveillance.
1.2 Features
•Small size and light weight
The printed circuit boards in the TM-2040GE have been arranged to create modular electronics, giving the
camera flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature solid-state components results in a compact,
lightweight camera that is 51mm x 51mm x 85mm in dimensions, and weighs only 216 grams (7.6 oz.).
•Imager
The TM-2040GE uses a dual-tap progressive scan interline transfer CCD that has the following features:
−Resolution of 1600 x 1200 active pixels for excellent image quality.
−7.4 x 7.4 µm square pixels for precise dimensional measurement.
−High-speed electronic shutter capability for high dynamic resolution of moving objects
that eliminates the need for a mechanical shutter.
−Progressive scan CCD eliminates interlace deterioration of image and increases ease of
computer interface.
−High sensitivity and low noise during fast scanning. The CCD has an excellent S/N ratio at
the default setting that is greater than 58dB.
−The CCD has built-in micro-lenses for increased quantum efficiency.
1The TM-2040GE series consists of the TM-2040GE (monochrome), the TMC-2040GE (color), the RM-2040GE, and RMC-
2040GE. Unless otherwise noted, all information contained in this manual is relevant to all models.

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•Electronic shutter
The TM-2040GE has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides superb pictures at various
speeds without smearing.
•Asynchronous reset
The TM-2040GE captures async reset images and provides single-shot video output with single FDV (frame
data valid). This makes it simpler for an ordinary frame grabber to capture the asynchronous reset
images. The TM-2040GE’s asynchronous reset is flexible and accepts external horizontal drive (HD) for
phase locking. When the VINIT (5V) pulse is applied to CC1, it resets the camera's scanning and purging of
the CCD.
The TM-2040GE has three modes to control the asynchronous reset and shutter speed:
−Async, no shutter. The video signal and FDV are reset by external VINIT.
−Internal shutter speed control. The speed control varies from 1/34 to 1/32,000 sec. The video signal
and FDV starts with internal V reset timing related to shutter speed.
−External VINIT with pulse width. The duration between pulse edges controls the shutter speed
externally.
•Output
The TM-2040GE has a dual-tap 12-bit/10-bit/8-bit Gigabit Ethernet output.
•Dual-channel auto black level balancing and semi-auto gain balancing
The TM-2040GE, as a dual-tap output camera, has auto black level balancing and auto gain channel
balancing functions.
•Warranty
Please contact your factory representative for details about the warranty.