JAI CV-L108CL User manual

1007E-0907
CV-L108CL
3CCD High Speed Color
Line Scan Camera
Document Version: 1.2
CV-L108CL_V.1.2_Nov2010
User's Manual

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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
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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 CV-108CL complies 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 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.

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Supplement
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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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-Contents –
1. General ........................................................................................................ 5
2. Standard composition ....................................................................................... 5
3. Main features ................................................................................................. 5
4. Locations and functions ..................................................................................... 6
5. Connectors .................................................................................................... 7
5.1. 12-Pin Connector (Hirose)............................................................................ 7
5.2. Digital Output / Interface Connectors for Camera Link......................................... 7
5.3. Input and output circuits............................................................................. 8
5.3.1. Trigger input........................................................................................ 8
5.3.2. EEN / XEEN output (Exposure ENable)......................................................... ９
6. Functions and Operation .................................................................................. 10
6.1. Basic functions ....................................................................................... 10
6.2. Pixel Gain (flat-field) correction (PRNU correction)........................................... 11
6.3. Pixel black level correction (DSNU / FPN correction) ......................................... 11
6.4. Shading correction .................................................................................. 12
6.5. Binning ................................................................................................ 12
6.6. Operation modes .................................................................................... 13
6.6.1. No-Shutter mode with Internal line rate generator ........................................ 14
6.6.2. No-Shutter mode with External Trigger ...................................................... 15
6.6.3. Shutter-Select mode with Internal line rate generator.................................... 16
6.6.4. Shutter-Select mode with External trigger .................................................. 17
6.6.5. Pulse Width Control (PWC) mode.............................................................. 18
6.6.6. Auto Reset mode ................................................................................. 19
6.7. Scan rate and exposure time range .............................................................. 19
6.7.1. Minimum cycle time of external trigger...................................................... 19
6.7.2. Minimum trigger pulse width................................................................... 19
6.8. Relationship between Trigger and LVAL ......................................................... 20
6.9. Compatibility of trigger modes and functions .................................................. 20
6.10. Rear panel indicator ................................................................................ 20
7. Configuring the camera ................................................................................... 21
7.1. CV-L108CL Command list........................................................................... 21
8. Functions listed alphabetically by command acronyms............................................. 25
8.1 Command AHRS –Request status after One-Push AWB ........................................ 25
8.2 Command AL –Automatic Line Rate Reference Level ......................................... 25
8.3 Command AR –Automatic Line Rate setting .................................................... 25
8.4 Command ARST –Auto Reset Mode ............................................................... 25
8.5 Command AW –Activate One-push Auto White Balance (AWB) - Gain ...................... 25
8.6 Command AH - Activate One-push Auto White Balance (AWB) - Shutter ................... 26
8.7 Command BA –Bit Allocation ...................................................................... 26
8.8 Command BI –Binning (Horizontal only) ......................................................... 26
8.9 Command BL –Master Black Level ................................................................ 27
8.10 Commands BLR and BLR –Black level red and black level blue.............................. 27
8.11 Command EI –Interlocked R, G and B exposure ................................................ 27
8.12 Command GA –Master Gain Level ................................................................ 27
8.13 Commands GAR and GAB –Gain level red and gain level blue. .............................. 27
8.14 Command NK –Knee function enable/disable .................................................. 27
8.15 Commands KSR, KSG and KSB –Knee slope for R, G and B.................................... 28
8.16 Commands KPR, KPG and KPG –Knee point for R, G and B................................... 28
8.17 Command LR - Line Rate (Scan Rate) ............................................................ 28
8.18 Command PBC –Enable pixel black (FPN) correction.......................................... 29
8.19 Command PBR –Run pixel black correction and store to user area ......................... 29
8.20 Command PER –Programmable exposure –Red ................................................ 29
8.21 Command PEG –Programmable exposure –Green ............................................. 29
8.22 Command PEB –Programmable exposure –Blue................................................ 30
8.23 Command PGC –Enable Flat-field correction (Pixel gain) .................................... 30

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8.24 Command PGR –Run Flat-field correction and store in user area ........................... 30
8.25 Command SDC –Select shading correction mode .............................................. 30
8.26 Command SDR –Run shading correction ......................................................... 30
8.27 Command SDS –Request status after executing shading correction command............ 32
8.28 Command TG –Trigger Origin ..................................................................... 32
8.29 Command TI –Trigger input ....................................................................... 32
8.30 Command TP –Trigger polarity ................................................................... 32
8.31 Command TR –Trigger Mode....................................................................... 32
8.32 Command TS –Test pattern ....................................................................... 33
8.33 Command WB –White Balance .................................................................... 34
8.34 Factory default settings ............................................................................ 34
8.35 Serial communication............................................................................... 35
9Camera Control Tool for CV-L108CL .................................................................... 36
9.1 Control Tool Windows ................................................................................. 37
9.2 Camera Control Tool Interface....................................................................... 38
9.3 Using Camera Control Tool ........................................................................... 40
10 External appearance and Dimensions ................................................................... 41
11 Specifications ............................................................................................... 42
11.1 Typical data ........................................................................................... 42
11.2 Spectral sensitivity ................................................................................... 44
12 Appendix..................................................................................................... 45
12.1 Precautions ............................................................................................ 45
12.2 Typical Sensor Characteristics ...................................................................... 45
12.3. Caution when mounting a lens on the camera .................................................. 45
12.4. Exportation ........................................................................................... 45
12.5 References ............................................................................................. 45
Change History ................................................................................................... 46
User's Record ..................................................................................................... 47

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1. General
CV-L108CL is a 3CCD line scan camera using three 512 pixel line sensors mounted on a prism, for the
R, G and B channels. It operates with a 40 MHz pixel clock, resulting in a maximum line rate of
70,922 lines per second.
The camera outputs digital data in 3 x 8 bits or 3 x 10 bits format via Camera Link. The camera is
configured by software through the serial communication port of the Camera Link interface, or via
RS-232C through a 12-pin Hirose connector.
The camera accepts F-mount lenses and can optionally be ordered with a P-mount (M42x1) lens
adapter
The latest version of this operation manual can be downloaded from www.jai.com .
The latest camera control tool for the CV-L108CL can be downloaded from www.jai.com .
For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor
2. Standard composition
The standard camera composition consists of the camera body. A lens is not included with the
delivery.
The camera is available in the following versions:
CV-L108CL with F-mount
3. Main features
3CCD line scan camera with 512 pixel resolution
Dichroic RGB beam splitter prism
70,922 lines per second scan rate
40 MHz pixel clock
3 x 8 bits or 3 x 10 bits output through Camera Link interface
F-mount lens adapter
Flat-field correction. Two point pixel-by-pixel compensation on each RGB channel
Flat shading compensation
Color shading compensation
One-push white balance
Pixel binning
Test pattern generator( color bar, gray, white ) for set-up and troubleshooting
Electronic shutter (for selected modes)
Built-in diagnostics
Short ASCII commands for set-up via RS 232C or Camera Link
Setup by Windows 2000/XP/Vista software

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4. Locations and functions
Fig. 1 Location of external features
1 Camera Link base connector (1) (*Note)
2 Camera Link medium connector (2) (*Note)
3 12-pin Hirose connector for DC +12, External trigger and RS-232C
4LED indicator Orange, steady: Initializing or one-push operation
Green, steady: Operating, but not receiving external trigger
Green, flashing: Operating and receiving external trigger
5One-push auto white balance button
6 SW-1
7 Nikon F-Mount lens adapter
8 Mounting holes 8 x M3, depth 5mm
*Note: When a Camera Link cable is connected to the camera, please do not excessively tighten
screws by using driver. The Camera Link 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.

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5. Connectors
5.1. 12-Pin Connector (Hirose)
Type: HR10A-10R-12PB-01 Hirose (Male)
Use the part number HR10A-10P-12S for the cable side
Pin No.
Signal
Remarks
1
GND
2
+12V DC in
3
GND
4
Reserved
Do not connect
5
GND
6
RxD in
RS-232C
7
TxD out
RS-232C
8
GND
9
XEEN out
10
Trigger in
TI=1, or set TI=0 for input via CL
11
+12V DC in
Option
12
GND
5.2. Digital Output / Interface Connectors for Camera Link
Type: 26P MRD Connector 3M 10226-1A10JL
Fig. 3 Camera Link connector
This camera can be used with all Camera Link products that comply with the AIA Camera Link
standard. Cables, transmission systems and frame grabbers/acquisition boards that do not comply
with the Camera Link standard may work with this camera, but JAI Camera Solutions cannot be held
responsible for loss in performance or damage of equipment, including the camera.
Connector 1 (24Bit, 30 Bit)
Pin No
In/Out
Name
Note
1,14
Shield
GND
2(-),15(+)
O
TxOUT0
Data out
3(-),16(+)
O
TxOUT1
4(-),17(+)
O
TxOUT2
5(-),18(+)
O
TxClk
Clock for CL
6(-),19(+)
O
TxOUT3
Data out
7(+),20(-)
I
SerTC (RxD)
LVDS Serial Control
8(-),21(+)
O
SerTFG (TxD)
9(-),22(+)
I
CC1 (Trigger)
Trigger
10(+),23(-)
I
CC2(Reserved)
11,24
N.C
12,25
N.C
13,26
Shield
GND
Fig. 2 12-pin Hirose connector

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Connector 2 ( Used only for 3 x 10 Bit output)
Pin No
In/Out
Name
Note
1,14
Shield
GND
2(-),15(+)
O
TxOUT0
Data out
3(-),16(+)
O
TxOUT1
4(-),17(+)
O
TxOUT2
5(-),18(+)
O
TxClk
Clock for CL
6(-),19(+)
O
TxOUT3
Data out
7(+),20(-)
N.C
8(-),21(+)
N.C
9(-),22(+)
N.C
10(+),23(-)
N.C
11,24
N.C
12,25
N.C
13,26
Shield
GND
The CV-L108CL follows the Camera Link standard in all respects.
Please refer to the Camera Link version 1.1 specifications for detailed information on bit
assignments of 24-bit RGB and 30-bit bit output.
5.3. Input and output circuits
5.3.1. Trigger input
The External Trigger signal can be applied either through the Camera Link connector or at pin 10 of
the 12-pin Hirose connector. The command to change this setting is TI (Trigger Input). TI=0 for
Camera Link connector (factory default) and TI=1 for 12-pin Hirose connector. The input via the
12-pin Hirose connector is AC coupled.
To allow long pulses, which may be required when using the Pulse Width Control (PWC) trigger
mode, the input circuit is designed as a flip-flop circuit. The leading and trailing edges of the trigger
pulse activate the circuit.
The trigger input polarity can be changed by the command TP. At the 12-pin Hirose connector the
External Trigger input is 4V ± 2V (TTL). It can be changed to 75 ohm termination by an internal
switch setting (SW 801-2).
Fig. 4 Trigger input (12-pin Hirose)

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5.3.2. EEN / XEEN output (Exposure ENable)
This output corresponds to the exposure (accumulation) time of the camera. It works together with
all operation modes. It is, however, not active when the test pattern function is enabled.
The EEN signal is available at the Camera Link connector and at the 12-pin Hirose connector at the
same time.
At the Camera Link connector this signal has positive logic.
At pin 9 of the 12-pin Hirose connector the signal has negative logic, and is therefore named XEEN.
The output circuit is a 75 ohm complementary emitter follower. The circuit is powered from the 5V
supply, resulting in an output level of more than 4V. It is not terminated.
Fig. 5 XEEN Circuit (12-pin Hirose)