JAI SP-45000M-CXP4 User manual

SP-45000M-CXP4
SP-45000C-CXP4
45M CMOS Digital Progressive Scan
Monochrome and color Camera
Document Version: 1.0
SP-45000MC-CXP4_Ver.1.0 _Dec.2019
User Manual
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Be sure to read this manual before use.
This manual includes important safety precautions and instructions on how to operate the unit. Be sure
to read this manual to ensure proper operation.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice for the purpose of improvement.
© 2019 JAI

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 SP-45000M-CXP4 and SP-45000C-CXP4 complies with the following
provisions applying to its standards.
EN 55032:2015(CISPR32:2015)
EN 55035:2017(CISPR35:2016)
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.
— 2 —
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
KC

Gamma Function 36
Lookup Table (LUT) 37
Blemish Compensation 38
Shading Correction 39
Binning Function 40
ROI Function (Single ROI) 41
ROI Function (Multi ROI) 42
Image flip function 43
Edge enhancer 44
Sequencer Function 45
Pulse Generator 47
Counter And Timer Control Function 48
Lens control (Transfer camera control commands) 50
Setting List
51
Feature Properties 51
Miscellaneous
62
Troubleshooting 62
Specifications 63
Spectral Response 65
Dimensions 66
Comparison of the Decibel Display and
Multiplier Display 68
User’s Record 69
Index
70
Revision history 71
—3 —
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
Contents
Notice/Warranty/Certifications
2
Usage Precautions
6
Features
7
Parts Identifications
8
Preparation
14
Preparation Process
14
Step 1:Connecting Devices
15
Step 2:Verifying Camera Operation
14
Step 3:Verifying the Connection between
the Camera and PC
16
Step 4:Adjusting the Image Quality
17
Step 5:Saving the Settings
18
Main Functions
19
Acquisition Control
19
Exposure Mode
20
Trigger Control
21
Pixel Format
22
GPIO (Digital Input/Output Settings)
23
Various Imaging Controls
25
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
26
Frame Integration (Frame) mode
28
Frame Integration (Exposure) mode
29
Video Process Bypass Mode
30
Timming chart
31
Maximum Frame Rate Reference
33
Gain Control
34
ALC (Automatic Level Control) Function
35

—4 —
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
■Table of contents by function
DeviceControl 51
ImageFormatControl 22 40 43 52
AcquisitionControl 19 20 21 31 32 33
53
AnalogControl 17 34 36 54
AutoLevelControl 35 55
ImagingControl 25 26 27 28 29 41
55
LUTControl 36 37 55
DigitalIOControl 10 11 12 13 23 24
56
CounterAndTimerControl 48 49 57
UserSetControl 18 57
SequencerControl 45 46 58
TransportLayerControl 59
PulseGenerator 47 60
Shading 39 40 60
Correction 44 61
Misc 30 61
BlemishControl 38 61
MultiROIControl 42 61
LensCommunicationControl 50 61

—5 —
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.
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4

SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
—6 —
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 attaching the lens
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.
• Work in a clean environment.
• Do not remove the caps from the camera and lens until immediately before you attach the lens.
• To 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.
•Always use a blower brush to remove any dust that adheres.
Never use your hands or cloth, blow with your mouth, or use other methods to remove dust.
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.
• Aliasing
When shooting straight lines, stripes, and similar patterns, vertical aliasing (zigzag distortion) may appear
on the monitor.
• Blooming
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.
• Fixed pattern noise
When shooting dark objects in high-temperature conditions, fixed pattern noise may occur throughout
the entire video monitor screen.
• Defective 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.
Notes on temperature conditions
The guaranteed operating temperature and humidity of this camera are -5℃ to +45℃, 20% to 80%
(non-condensing). Please make sure the following temperature condition is met when operating the unit.
1) The camera's internal temperature sensor detects temperatures of 98.8°C or less during operation.
If the above temperature conditions are exceeded, take measures to dissipate heat according to your
installation environment and conditions.
Depending on the operating environment, the surface of the camera
may become very hot during operation.
Do not touch the camera during operation and while it is being cooled.
Also, make sure that the cable surface and other easily deformable
items do not contact the surface of the camera.

Features
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4 are new members of JAI’s Spark Series, which
provides an attractive combination of high resolution, high speed, and high image quality
for machine vision applications.
SP-45000M-CXP4 produces monochrome output and SP-45000C-CXP4 produces Bayer
output. Both are industrial progressive scan cameras using a CMOS image sensor with a
global shutter and an optical format of Super 35mm.
Maximum frame rate is 52.19 fps for full resolution, 65.86 fps for 8K resolution via
CoaXPress v1.1 (CXP6, DIN 4).
Feature overview
・Super 35mm (diagonal 31.5mm)44.72 megapixel global shutter high resolution
Bayer color CMOS image sensor or Monochrome CMOS image sensor.
・Effective pixels 8192(h) x 5460(v)
・Pixel size is 3.2μm x 3.2μm
・Various integrated functions
HDR(High Dynamic Range)
Frame Integration
・Supports video output modes : 8-bit, 10-bit, 12bit and 14-bit*.
(* 14-bit output is only available for some integrated functions)
・Interface : CoaXPress v1.1 (CXP6: 6.25Gbps, DIN 4)
・High-speed scanning (Maximum frame rate)
Full resolution(8192 x 5460) : 52.19fps
8K resolution (8192 x 4320) : 65.86fps
・Lens control function (When using Birger Mount)
・Supports vertical dual-line binning, 2x horizontal binning, or both.
(SP-45000M-CXP4 only)
・Supports flat shading and color shading(SP-45000C-CXP4 only).
・Built-in test signal for setting and adjustment.
・Excellent shock and vibration resistance.
・GenICam compliant.
Connection example
Camera
—7 —
CoaXPress Frame
grabber board
AC Adapter
External Trigger
PC
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4

Parts Identification
①Lens mount（F-mount）
Mount an F-mount lens or M42-mount lens, microscope adapter, etc. here.
❖Before mounting a lens, be sure to refer to “Step 2:Connecting Devices” and confirm
the precautions for attaching a lens and the supported lens types.
①
②
③
⑤
⑦
⑥
②POWER/TRIG LED
Indicates the power and trigger input status.
LED status and camera status
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
④
⑧
—8 —
LED Light Status
POWER/
TRIG LED
（Lit amber）Camera initializing.
（Lit green）Camera in operation.
（Blinking green）During operation in trigger mode, trigger signals are
being input.
❖The blinking interval is not related to the actual input interval of
the external trigger.

LED Light Status
Off Power is off.
(Blinking amber (rapid))
Detecting link
❖ Blinks for 1 second even when detected immediately.
(Blinking amber (slow)）
Waiting for connection between device and host to be
established or for event (trigger, exposure pulse, etc.) to
occur.
(Alternating between green and
amber (slow)）
Sending connection test packet.
(Blinking red, green, amber
(slow)）
Compliance test mode enabled (equipment only).
(Lit green）
Connection between device and host is established,
but there is no data being transmitted.
(Lit red interval 500ms）
An error occurred during data transmission (CRC error,
single bit error, etc. detected).
❖ Lights for at least 200 ms before errors are displayed
when multiple errors occur simultaneously.
(Blinking green (rapid)）
Connection between device and host is established,
and data is being transmitted.
(Red pulse (slow)）
No connection.
(Alternating between red and
amber (slow)）
A connection error between the device and host has
occurred.
LINK
—9 —
④LINK LED 1～4
Indicates the connection status of the CoaXPress.
③CXP (CoaXPress) connector 1～4
Coaxial cable for digital video output Connect.
(The camera connector (Amphenol RF 282121-75 equivalent) is used.)
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4

⑤DC IN/TRIG connector（12-pin round）
Connect the cable for a power supply (optional) or for DC IN / trigger IN here.
HR10A-10R-12PB（71）（Hirose Electric or equivalent）
TTL signal specification
TTL out signal specification (Typ.)
Output voltage：Low 0.0V
High 5.0V
TTL in signal specification (Typ.)
Input voltage：Low 0.0～0.8V
High 2.0～5.5V
—10 —
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
Pin No.
Input/Output
Signal Description
1GND GND
2Power In DC In DC 10 V ～ 25 V
3NC
4NC
5In Opto In 1-
6In Opto In 1+
7Out Opto Out 1-
8Out Opto Out 1+
9Out TTL Out 1 Line 1
10 In TTL In 1 Line 4
11 Power In DC In DC 10 V ～ 25 V
12 GND
Line 5
Line 2
Digital I/O
Control
Note
Be sure to use a power supply that can support the maximum power consumption
of this camera.
The output impedance of TTL Out is high, so it is not suitable for applications that require
a lot of current. Use Opto Out for applications that require a lot of current, or use an
external current buffer.
Caution

■Recommended external input circuit diagram (reference example)
■Recommended external output circuit diagram (reference example)
—11 —
(*1)
(*2)
Opto In 1 :
(*1) Pin6 (Opto In 1＋)
(*2) Pin5 (Opto In 1－)
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
Digital I/O
Control

■Characteristics of the recommended circuits for Opto OUT
OUTPUT LINE RESPONSE TIME
—12 —
TDR(Time Delay Rise) (μs) 0.48
RT(Risc Time) (μs) 3.08
TDF(Time Delay Fall) (μs) 3.16
FT(Fall Time) (μs) 52.4
Item
Result (Typ)
For the operating conditions of applied voltage (User Power) +12V, load resistance
10kΩ, and cable length 1m, the timing is shown in the table below.
*) Since it varies depending on the applied voltage, load resistance, cable length,
etc., check the actual environment before use.
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
Digital I/O
Control
Camera
Output
Signal
Output
Line
Voltage
Please note that the recommended load resistance of Opto output is 10 kΩ (rated 1/10
W) or more. The 270 Ω resistor shown in the circuit diagram is the MINIMUM resistance
that should be used. The response speed from On (High) to Off (Low) depends on the
voltage applied to Opto output and the value of the load resistance. Higher load
resistance results in slower response. If the response at 10 kΩ is slower than desired,
you can try reducing the load resistance in order to increase the response speed but DO
NOT go below the minimum 270 Ω value.
The load resistance loss can be calculated as follows.
load resistance loss ≒(voltage applied to Opto output ) / (load resistance)
Caution
2

⑥AUX connector（10-pin）
Camera side：3260-10S3 (55) (Hirose Electric or equivalent)
Cable side ：3240-10P-C (50) (Hirose Electric or equivalent)
⑦Camera locking screw holes （M3, 5 mm depth）
Use these holes when attaching an MP-42 tripod adapter plate (optional) or
mounting the camera directly to a wall or other structural system.
—13 —
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
⑧Camera locking screw holes （M3, 3 mm depth）
Use these holes when mounting the camera directly to a wall or other structural
system.
Digital I/O
Control
Pin No. Input/Output Signal Description
1Out TTL Out 2 Line 8
2N.C.
3In TTL In 2 Line 10
4N.C.
5GND GND
6DC Out LENS Power DC9V
7Out RS232C-Tx
8Input RS232C-Rx
9GND GND
10 GND GND
For lens control

Preparation
Preparation Process
—14 —
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
Step 1 Connecting Devices
Connect the lens, CXP frame grabber, AC adapter, computer and other devices.
Step 2 Verifying Camera Operation
Verify whether the camera is turned on and ready for use.
Step 3 Verifying the Connection between the Camera and PC
Set settings and display image using suitable tool for CXP frame grabber board.
Step 4 Adjusting the Image Quality
Refer to the procedures for adjusting the gain, white balance, and black level
as examples, and adjust the image quality.
Step 5 Saving the Settings
Save the current setting configurations in user memory.

Step 1: Connecting Devices
①Lens
Camera body
⑤DC IN/Trigger IN
connection cable
or
⑥AC adapter (not supplied)
①Lens
Attach an M42-mount lens or F-mount lens.
The diagonal of the camera’s CMOS image sensor of this camera is 31.5 mm, the
size of standard Super 35mm lenses. To prevent vignetting and to obtain the optimal
resolution, use a lens that will cover the 31.5 mm diagonal. Some lens
manufacturers offer lenses with a 31.5 mm format. If not, a Super 35mm lens is
recommended.
—15 —
The following formula can be used to estimate the focal length.
Focal length ＝WD /（1 ＋W/w）
WD ：Working distance （distance between lens and object）
W ：Width of object
w：Width of sensor（26.21 mm on this camera）
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
④CoaXPress frame
grabber board
PC
CXP-1
CXP-1
CXP-2
CXP-2
CXP-3
CXP-3
CXP-4
CXP-4
③CoaXPress cable
②Direct connection（or MP-42 tripod adapter plate）
When mounting the camera directly to a wall or other device, use screws that
match the camera locking screw holes on the camera (M3, depth: 5 mm). Use the
supplied screws to attach the tripod adapter plate.
③CXP cable
Connect the CXP cable to the CXP connector on the camera and frame grabber
board.
・The number of cables to connect depends on the number of connectors (1, 2 or 4)
on the frame grabber board.
・Connect each cable to the connector number corresponding to the camera and
frame grabber board.
・Refer to the specifications of the cable for details on its bend radius.
Note
For heavy lenses, be sure to support the lens itself. Do not use configurations
in which its weight is supported by the camera.
Caution
②Direct connection
(or MP-42 tripod adapter plate)

④CXP frame grabber board
Refer to the operating instructions of the frame grabber board, and configure
settings on the computer as necessary.
⑤DC IN / trigger IN connection cable
⑥AC adapter (power supply)
Connect the AC adapter and the round connector of the connection cable to the DC
IN / TRIG IN connector on the camera.
Step 2: Verifying Camera Operation
When power is supplied to the camera while the necessary equipment is connected, the
POWER/TRIG LED at the rear of the camera lights amber, and initialization of the camera
starts. When initialization is complete, the POWER/TRIG LED lights green.
Verify whether power is being supplied to the camera by checking the rear LED.
When properly turned on Lit green
•For details on how to read the LEDs, see “LED status and camera status” in the
“Parts Identification” section.
•Initialization of the camera is not complete until connection with the host is
established. If the power / trigger LED does not switch to green within minutes of
supplying power, check the CXP cable and other connections. After initialization is
completed once, the power / trigger LED will remain green, even if the host is
disconnected.
Step 3: Verifying the Connection between the Camera and PC
Use the appropriate tool for the CoaXPress frame grabber board to be used to set up the
camera and display captured images. Refer to the operation manual of the tool to be
used for the operation method.
—16 —
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4

—17 —
Step 4: Adjusting the Image Quality
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
Adjusting the Gain
Adjusting the White Balance (SP-45000C-CXP4 only)
Adjusting the Black Level
Analog
Control
Note
To adjust the image quality
The Visibility must be changed from [Beginner] to [Guru]. At first, adjust the
sensitivity via the analog base gain. Next, set digital gain. For details on gain control,
see “Gain Control” in the “Main Functions” section.
■Manual adjustment
1Expand [AnalogControl], and set [AnalogBaseGain].
(It can be set in 0dB, 6dB or 12dB.)
2Expand [AnalogControl] and set [GainAuto] to [Off] and configure the gain.
❶Expand [AnalogControl], and select the gain you want to configure in
[GainSelector]. [DigitalAll] (master gain), [DigitalRed]* (digital R gain), and
[DigitalBlue]* (digital B gain) can be configured.
❷Configure the gain value in [Gain].
• [DigitalAll] (master gain) can be set to a value from x1 to x16 the analog
gain value. The resolution is set in about 0.1dB steps. Values are
configured by multipliers.
• The [DigitalRed]* (digital R gain) and [DigitalBlue]* (digital B gain) can be
set to a value from x0.447 to the [ADigitalAll] (master gain) value.
The resolution is set in 0.000122 steps. Values are configured by multipliers.
Adjust the white balance using the automatic adjustment function.
■Automatic white balance adjustment
1Place a white sheet of paper or similar object under the same lighting
conditions as the intended subject, and zoom in to capture the white.
White objects near the subject, such as a white cloth or wall, can also be used.
Be sure to prevent the high-intensity spot lights from entering the screen.
2Select the [BalanceWhiteAuto] tab, and select [Continuous] or [Once] for
the adjustment method.
The white balance is automatically adjusted.
[Continuous] and [Once] adjust the white balance by gain adjustment.
1Expand [AnalogControl], and select the black level you want to configure
in [BlackLevelSelector].
[All] (master black), [Red]* (digital R), and [Blue]* (digital B) can be configured.
2Specify the adjustment value in [BlackLevel].
*) SP-45000C-CXP4 Only

—18 —
Step 5: Saving the Settings
The setting values configured in the tool will be deleted when the camera is turned off. By saving
current setting values to user memory, you can load and recall them whenever necessary. You
can save up to three sets of user settings in the camera. (User Set1 to 3)
Tool
一時メモリ
■To save user settings
1Stop image acquisition.
2Expand [UserSetControl], and select the save destination ([UserSet1] to
[UserSet3]) in [UserSetSelector].
The factory default setting values are stored in [Default] and cannot be overwritten.
UserSet1
UserSet2
UserSet3
DefaultSet
Working Set
Memory(Flash)
Memory(RAM)
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
3Select [UserSetSave], and click [Execute ‘UserSetSave’ Command].
The current setting values are saved as user settings.
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
User Set
Control
■To load user settings
1Stop image acquisition.
User settings can only be loaded when image capture on the camera is stopped.
2Select the settings to load (UserSet1 to UserSet3) in [UserSetSelector].
3Select [UserSetLoad], and click [Execute ‘UserSetLoad’ Command].
The selected user settings are loaded.
Note
Settings can only be saved when image acquisition on the camera is stopped.
Caution

Main Functions
—19 —
Acquisition Control
This camera has three Acquisition modes (SingleFrame, MultFrame, Continuous).
Use [AcquisitionControl] settings to perform operations and settings for image capture.
Changing the Frame Rate
When [TriggerMode] is disabled, you can change the frame rate in
[AcquisitionFrameRate].
• The shortest frame period varies depending on the ROI, pixel format, and binning
mode selected. The longest frame period is 0.125 Hz (8 sec.).
• When TriggerMode[FrameStart] is enabled, the [AcquisitionFrameRate] setting is
disabled.
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
Acquisition
Start
Acquisition
Start
Acquisition
Start
Acquisition
Start
Acquisition
Stop
[AcquisitonFrameCount]
SingleFrame
MultiFrame
Continuous
When the [AcquisitionStart] command is executed, one frame of image is captured.
When the [AcquisitionStart] command is executed, the number of frames set in
[AcquisitonFrameCount] are acquired as images.
When the [AcquisitionStart] command is executed, images will continue to be
acquired until the [AcquisitionStop] command is executed.
Acquisition
Control
Note

—20 —
Exposure Mode
SP-45000M-CXP4/SP-45000C-CXP4
ExposureMode = Off
ExposureMode = Timed
ExposureMode = TriggerWidth
Mode in which control is performed using exposure time. Acquire images using an
exposure time configured beforehand on an external trigger.
In this mode, the exposure time can be adjusted automatically by setting
[ExposureAuto]. For details, refer to “ALC (Automatic Brightness Control) Function”.
Mode in which control of the exposure time is performed using the pulse width of
the trigger input signal. The exposure time will be the same as the pulse width of
the trigger input signal.
Exposure control is not performed (free-running operation).
The exposure time is the longest possible time within the operating conditions such
as the frame rate.
Exposure
Trigger
•The settings for exposure control and triggers are related to each other. Be sure to
configure the settings described in “Trigger Control”.
Actual Exposure Times
Acquisition
Control
This camera has three Exposure modes (Off, Timed, TriggerWidth).
Use [AcquisitionControl] settings to perform operations and settings for exposure.
The minimum exposure time that can be set for each operation mode and CXP
mode is as follows.
The actual exposure time will be shorter than the time set for this camera.
・Operation mode is Normal or FrameIntegration(Exposure, Frame)
PixelFormat : Mono8 or Bayer8
The actual exposure time is obtained by subtracting 9.6μs from the set time.
PixelFormat : Mono10 or Mono12 or Mono14 or Bayer 10 or Bayer12 or Bayer14
The actual exposure time is obtained by subtracting 8.2μs from the set time.
・Operation Mode is HDR(Linear, Knee)
The actual exposure time is obtained by subtracting 15.8μs from the set time.
Normal 60μs 90μs
HDR(Linear) 60μs 90μs
HDR(Knee) 60μs 90μs
FrameIntegration(Exposure) 210μs 210μs
FrameIntegration(Frame) 210μs 210μs
Operation mode
CXP6-4
CXP6-2