JAI BM-500 GE User manual

BM-500 GE
BB-500
GE
BB-500GE-S
Digital Monochrome / Color
Progressive Scan GigE Vision Camera
Document Version: 2.3
BMB-500GE_Ver.2.3_Mar2017
User's Manual

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BB-500GE-S Supplement
BB-500GE-S is specially designed to use with the external strobe light.
#7 and #8 pins on Hirose 12P connector are used for an optical output 1 in the standard
version but in the BB-500GE-S, they are used for the open collector output to interface with
the external strobe light.
The following drawing shows the typical connection with the strobe light.
Fig. 1
Except the mentioned subject, the BB-500GE-S is the same as the BB-500GE.
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 Open Collector (-)
8 Open Collector (+)
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).

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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 BM-500GE and BB-500GE
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.

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Table of Contents
JAI GigE® Vision Camera operation manuals ............................................................. 7
Introduction................................................................................................... 7
Before using GigE Vision cameras.......................................................................... 7
Software installation ........................................................................................ 7
Camera operation ............................................................................................ 8
1. General ............................................................................................ 8
2. Camera nomenclature ........................................................................... 8
3. Main Features ..................................................................................... 9
4. Locations and Functions........................................................................10
4.1 Locations and functions ........................................................................10
4.2. Rear panel indicator. .............................................................................11
5. Pin Assignment ..................................................................................11
5.1. 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video) .............................................11
5.2. Digital Output Connector for Gigabit Ethernet...............................................11
5.3. D-sub 9 pin connector for GPIO (Auxiliary) ...................................................12
5.4. Internal DIP switch................................................................................12
6. GPIO (Inputs and outputs) .....................................................................13
6.1 Overview..........................................................................................13
6.1.1 LUT (Cross Point Switch) ........................................................................ 14
6.1.2 12-bit Counter ....................................................................................14
6.1.3 Pulse Generators (0 to 1) .......................................................................14
6.2 Opto-isolated Inputs/Outputs .................................................................15
6.2.1 Recommended External Input circuit diagram for customer .............................. 16
6.2.2 Recommended External Output circuit diagram for customer............................16
6.2.3 Optical Interface Specifications ...............................................................17
6.3. Inputs and outputs table .......................................................................17
6.4. Configuring the GPIO module ...................................................................18
6.4.1 Input/Output Signal Selector ....................................................................18
6.5. GPIO programming examples....................................................................18
6.5.1 Pulse generator setting screen ..................................................................18
6.5.2 GPIO Plus PWC shutter ............................................................................ 20
6.5.2 Internal Trigger Generator .......................................................................21
7. Image output .........................................................................................22
7.1. CCD Sensor Layout ................................................................................22
7.2. Vertical Binning (BM-500GE only). .............................................................22
7.3. Partial Scanning ( Fixed rate and variable) ...................................................23
7.4. GigE Vision Streaming Protocol (GVSP) ........................................................23
7.4.1 Digital Video Output (Bit Allocation) ...........................................................23
7.4.2 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BM-500GE (monochrome) ...................24
7.4.2.1 GVSP_PIX_MONO8 (8bit) .....................................................................24
7.4.2.2 GVSP_PIX_MONO10 (10bit) .................................................................24
7.4.2.3 GVSP_PIX_MONO10_PACKED ( 10 bit ).....................................................24
7.4.2.4 GVSP_PIX_MONO12 ( 12 bit ) ................................................................24
7.4.2.5 GVSP_PIX_MONO12_PACKED ( 12 bit ).....................................................24
7.4.3 Bit Allocation (Pixel Format / Pixel Type) – BB-500GE (Bayer mosaic color)............24
7.4.3.1 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG8 “ BayreRG8 “...........................................................25
7.4.3.2 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG10 “Bayer RG10”.........................................................25
7.4.3.3 GVSP_PIX_BAYRG12 “ Bayer RG12”........................................................25
7.4.3.4 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB8 “Bayer GB8” ...........................................................25
7.4.3.5 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB10 “ Bayer GB10”........................................................25
7.4.3.6 GVSP_PIX_BAYGB12 “ Bayer GB12”........................................................25

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7.5. BB-500GE. Bayer mosaic filter ..................................................................26
7.6. Image timing .......................................................................................27
7.6.1 Horizontal timing ..................................................................................27
7.6.2 Vertical timing .....................................................................................27
7.6.3 Partial Scanning....................................................................................28
7.6.4 Vertical binning ....................................................................................29
7.7. Auto-Iris Lens video output (12-pin Hirose connector)......................................30
8. Network configuration.................................................................................31
8.1. GigE Vision Standard Interface..................................................................31
8.2. Equipment to configure the network system .................................................31
8.2.1 PC ....................................................................................................31
8.2.2 Cables................................................................................................32
8.2.3 Network card (NIC) ................................................................................32
8.2.4 Hub...................................................................................................32
8.3. Recommended Network Configurations .......................................................32
8.3.1 Guideline for network settings ................................................................. 33
8.3.2 Video data rate (network bandwidth) .......................................................... 33
8.3.3 Note for setting packet size......................................................................33
8.3.4 Calculation of Data Transfer Rate ..............................................................34
8.3.5 Simplified calculation (Approximate value) ...................................................35
8.3.6 Note for 100BASE-TX connection ................................................................35
8.4. GigE camera connecting examples .............................................................35
8.4.1 Using a switching hub for 1 port ................................................................35
8.4.2 Connecting a camera to each port of a multi-port NIC ......................................35
8.4.3 The data transfer for multiple cameras........................................................36
8.4.3.1 If delayed readout is not used in continuous mode ..................................... 36
8.4.3.2 If delayed readout is not used in trigger mode ..........................................36
8.4.3.3 If delayed readout is used ..................................................................37
9. Basic Functions ...........................................................................................39
9.1. Electronic Shutter.................................................................................39
9.2. Pre-process functions ............................................................................40
9.2.1 Bayer White Balance ( Register 0xA0D0) .......................................................40
9.2.2 R/L channel balance ( Register 0xA0B8, 0xA0BC ) ...........................................41
9.2.3 Automatic Gain Control...........................................................................41
9.2.4 Programmable Look UP table (LUT) ............................................................41
10. Operation Modes ......................................................................................43
10.1. The functions related to GenICam SFNC 1.3 ................................................43
10.2. Operation mode..................................................................................46
10.2.1 Continuous operation ...........................................................................46
10.2.2 Pre-select Trigger Mode .........................................................................47
10.2.3 Pulse Width Trigger Mode ....................................................................... 49
10.2.4 Auto-detect LVAL-sync / a-sync. accumulation .............................................50
10.2.5 Sequential Trigger Mode (PS)...................................................................51
10.2.6 Delayed Readout Mode (PS, PW)...............................................................53
10.2.7 Optical Black transfer Mode ....................................................................54
10.2.8 Multi ROI mode (Multi Region of Interest)....................................................55
10.3. Operation Mode and Functions matrix .......................................................55
11. JAI control tool........................................................................................56
11.1. About GenICamTMSFNC1.3 ......................................................................56
11.2. JAI SDK Ver.1.3 ..................................................................................56
11.3. Examples of camera operation ................................................................57
11.3.1 Generic cautions for operation.................................................................57
11.3.2 Connection of camera(s) ........................................................................57

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11.3.3 Camera setting level.............................................................................57
11.4. Input and Output settings ......................................................................57
11.4.1 Interfacing with external devices..............................................................57
11.4.2 Setting of input and output.....................................................................58
11.4.2.1 How to assign the signal to Line ..........................................................58
11.4.2.2 Selecting of Trigger Source................................................................59
11.4.3 Setting the image size ...........................................................................59
11.4.4 Acquisition of the image ........................................................................59
11.4.5 How to look at XML file..........................................................................60
11.4.6 Feature Tree Information .......................................................................60
11.4.7 Feature Properties (Guru) 画面 ...............................................................61
12. External Appearance and Dimensions .............................................................65
13. Specifications..........................................................................................66
13.1. Spectral response................................................................................66
13.2. Specification table ..............................................................................67
Appendix......................................................................................................69
1. Precautions ...........................................................................................69
2. Typical Sensor Characteristics.....................................................................69
3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera..................................................69
4. Caution when mounting the camera .............................................................70
5. Exportation ...........................................................................................70
6. References............................................................................................70
Change history...............................................................................................71
User's Record.................................................................................................72

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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 a standard interface which uses Gigabit Ethernet for machine vision applications.
It was developed primarily 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 over long distances.
GigE Vision also supports the GenICamTM standard which is maintained 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 cameras
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
This manual covers the digital monochrome progressive scan camera BM-500GE and
color progressive scan camera BB-500GE
Part of the C3 Basic family, the BM-500GE/BB-500GE is a GigE Vision compliant camera. Both
the monochrome version BM-500GE and the color version BB-500GE provide a frame rate of 15
frames/second at full resolution. Using vertical binning (BM-500GE only), or partial scan
provides higher frame rates.
The 2/3" CCD with square pixels offers a superb image quality. The high-speed shutter
function and asynchronous random trigger mode allows the camera to capture high quality
images of fast moving objects.
The color version BB-500GE, based on CCD sensor with primary RGB Bayer mosaic filter,
outputs raw Bayer images. Host-based color interpolation is required to display or save color
images. The camera features a built-in white balance, eliminating the need for performing
this function in the host-PC.
The BM-500GE/BB-500GE also complies with the GenICam standards, as it has an internal XML
file that is used to describe the functions/features of the camera. For further information on
GenICam please go to www.emva.org
As an application programming interface, JAI provides an 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:
BM-500GE
Where B stands for "Basic" family, Mstands for "Monochrome", 500 represents the resolution
"5.0 million pixel" and GE stands for "GigE Vision" interface.
BB-500GE
Where B stands for "Basic" family, Bstands for "Bayer mosaic color", 500 represents the
resolution "5.0 million pixel" and GE stands for "GigE Vision" interface.

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3. Main Features
Member of C3 Basic camera series
2456 (h) x 2058 (v) 3.45 µm square pixels
2/3 ” progressive scan – Monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions
15 frames/second with full resolution in continuous operation
15 frames/second with external trigger and full resolution
Increased frame rate with vertical binning (BM-500GE only) , and partial scan
Exposure time from 64μs to 2 sec. using Pulse Width trigger mode
Programmable exposure from 64μs to 66 ms in Full Frame scan
GPIO in combination with Pulse width trigger for more precise exposure time
Sequencer trigger mode for on-the –fly change of gain, exposure and ROI
Edge Pre-select and Pulse width trigger mode
One-push or preset Bayer white balance for BB-500GE
Look Up Table (LUT) for gamma and knee settings
LVAL-synchronous/-asynchronous operation (auto-detect)
Auto iris lens video output allows a wider range of light (Can be Selected by DIP
switch)
GigE Vision Interface with 12, 10 or 8-bit output
Programmable GPIO with opto-isolated inputs and outputs
Comprehensive software tools and SDK for Windows XP/Vista ( 32 bit(x86) and 64
bit ( x64) ( JAI SDK Ver. 1.2.1 and after )

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4. Locations and Functions
4.1 Locations and functions
Lens mount C-mount (Note *1)
CCD sensor 2/3 inch CCD sensor
12-pin connector DC +12V power and GPIO interface
D-sub 9 pin connector Auxiliary GPIO interface (LVDS IN and TTL IN/OUT)
RJ-45 GigE Vision I/F. Accepts connector w thumbscrews.
LED GigE Network condition: LINK
LED GigE Network condition: ACT
Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Vertical type (above and below RJ-45).
Holes for RJ-45 thumbscrews Horizontal type (left and right of RJ-45) (Note *2)
Mounting holes M3 depth 5 mm for tripod mount plate (Note *3)
*1) Note: Rear protrusion on C-mount lens must be less than 10.0mm.
*2) 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 0.291 Newton meter
(Nm). Tightening by hand is sufficient in order to achieve this.
*3) Note: The tripod adapter plate MP-41 can be used with BM/BB-500GE
Fig. 1. Locations
LINK ACT.
DCIN / TRIG
GPIO
POWER/TRIG
GigE
①②
③
④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧⑨
⑩