JAI TM-9730CL User manual

TM-9730CL
TMC-9730CL
Digital Monochrome/Color
Progressive Scan, Interline-Transfer CL Camera
Document Version: D
Document P/N: 10310

Disclaimer iii
TM/TMC/RM/RMC-9730CL
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 TM-9730CL 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 applica-
ble 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 com-
pliance.
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.
TM-9730 Series Operation Manual
JAI Inc.
625 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose, CA 95134
Tel:[phone]
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
www.jai.com
September 25, 2009

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Table of Contents
Disclaimer Notice................................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents ................................................................................................... v
List of Figures ....................................................................................................... vii
List of Tables.........................................................................................................ix
1Introduction............................................................................................. 1
1.1Product Description ................................................................................... 1
1.2Features ................................................................................................. 1
1.3System Configuration.................................................................................. 2
2Installation .............................................................................................. 3
2.1Getting Started......................................................................................... 3
2.1.1Unpacking Instructions ................................................................................ 3
2.1.2Components List ....................................................................................... 3
2.1.3Accessories and Options .............................................................................. 3
2.2Camera Setup........................................................................................... 3
2.2.1Heat Dissipation........................................................................................ 3
2.2.2Connector Pin Configurations ........................................................................ 4
2.2.3Camera Link Cable..................................................................................... 6
2.2.4Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup ............................................................ 7
2.2.5Attaching the Analog Video Output ................................................................. 8
2.2.6Attaching the Camera Lens........................................................................... 8
2.2.7Adjustable Back-Focus ................................................................................ 9
3Operation .............................................................................................. 10
3.1Camera Back Panel ................................................................................... 10
3.1.1Digital Output Connector ............................................................................ 10
3.1.2Analog Output Connector............................................................................ 10
3.1.3Power and External Sync Connector ............................................................... 10
3.2Progressive Scanning ................................................................................. 10
3.3Electronic Shutter .................................................................................... 11
3.4Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control ......................................... 11
3.5Scan Modes............................................................................................. 11
3.5.1Full Progressive Scan ................................................................................. 11
3.6External Sync .......................................................................................... 12
3.73G Stagger Color Filter (Color Versions) .......................................................... 12
3.7.1Color Filter Array ..................................................................................... 12
3.7.23G Stagger Color Filter Array (CFA)................................................................ 12
3.7.3Interpolation Software ............................................................................... 12
3.7.4Color Interpolation ................................................................................... 12
3.7.5Starting Pixel Configuration......................................................................... 14
3.7.6Sync and Data ......................................................................................... 14
3.7.7Camera Functions..................................................................................... 15
3.8Camera Timing Charts................................................................................ 16
4Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 18
4.1Problems and Solutions .............................................................................. 18
4.1.1Symptom: No Video................................................................................... 18
4.1.2Symptom: Dark Video ................................................................................ 18
4.1.3Symptom: Non-Synchronized Video ................................................................ 18
4.2Information and Support Resources................................................................ 18
5Camera Specifications ............................................................................... 19

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5.1Physical Dimensions .................................................................................. 20
5.2Spectral Response .................................................................................... 21
6Introduction ........................................................................................... 23
6.1Software Installation ................................................................................. 23
6.1.1Before Installing the AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software ............................ 23
6.1.2Installing the Software............................................................................... 23
6.1.3Installing the Camera Link API DLL (clserXXX.dll) ............................................... 25
6.1.4Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................... 25
6.1.5Accessing the AccuPiXEL software ................................................................. 26
6.1.6Connection............................................................................................. 26
6.1.7Framegrabber Choices ............................................................................... 26
6.1.8CamLink 1.0 ........................................................................................... 27
6.1.9CamLink 1.1 ........................................................................................... 28
6.1.10Choose the appropriate camera. ................................................................. 28
7GUI Features........................................................................................... 29
7.1Menu Bar ............................................................................................... 29
7.2Main Screen ............................................................................................ 29
7.3Operating The Control Software ................................................................... 30
7.3.1Exposure Control...................................................................................... 30
7.3.2Gain Control ........................................................................................... 31
7.3.3Blemish Correction (Optional-OP2-5).............................................................. 31
7.3.4Auto Level Settings ................................................................................... 32
7.3.5Table Selection........................................................................................ 32
7.3.6EEPROM Settings ...................................................................................... 34
8GUI Menu Bar .......................................................................................... 36
8.1Camera Output Protocol............................................................................. 36
8.2“About” Menu ......................................................................................... 36
9AccuPiXEL Series Camera Customer and Serial Commands .................................... 37
10Configurable Order Options ......................................................................... 41
10.1OP1-5 ALC (Automatic Level Control) ............................................................. 41
10.2OP2-1 Imager Blemish Map .......................................................................... 41
10.3OP2-5 Blemish Correction (monochrome only)................................................... 41
10.4OP21-UV UV Imager(monochrome only)........................................................... 41
10.5OP22-5-1 Extended Temperature .................................................................. 41
10.6OP22-5-5 Conformal Coat ........................................................................... 41
10.7OP25-3 RS-232 on 12P................................................................................ 41
10.8OP27-1 RS-170 Video Timing ........................................................................ 41
10.9OP27-2 NTSC (color only)............................................................................ 43
10.10OP27-3 NTSC Y/C output (color only) ............................................................. 44
10.11OP60-2 Digital Zoom 2:1 (monochrome only) .................................................... 44

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List of Figures
Figure 1.TM-9730CL System Configuration. .................................................................. 2
Figure 2.The 26-pin connector. ................................................................................ 4
Figure 3.TM-9730CL BNC connector ........................................................................... 5
Figure 4.Camera Link Cable..................................................................................... 6
Figure 5.12P-02S Interface Cable (optional) ................................................................. 7
Figure 6.Back Focus Set-Screw Locations ..................................................................... 9
Figure 7.Camera Link back panel ............................................................................. 10
Figure 8.Progressive scan....................................................................................... 11
Figure 9.The 3G Stagger Pattern .............................................................................. 13
Figure 10.CFA spectrum graph. ................................................................................. 13
Figure 11.CFA configuration options ........................................................................... 14
Figure 12.Example of the TMC-9730CL (progressive scan output)......................................... 15
Figure 13.Physical Dimensions .................................................................................. 20
Figure 14.Monochrome Spectral Response .................................................................... 21
Figure 15.Color Spectral Response ............................................................................. 21
Figure 16.Use Save to download a copy of the software. .................................................. 24
Figure 17.Select and Extract the compressed files. ......................................................... 24
Figure 18.The extraction creates a directory named “69-0094 rev C” ................................... 25
Figure 19.Use Add/Remove to uninstall AccuPiXEL software. ............................................. 26
Figure 20.The Start Menu gives easy access to the AccuPiXEL software. ................................ 26
Figure 21.Choose a framegrabber version, verify Board Index; click GO! ............................... 27
Figure 22.Choose the matching configuration file for the software. ..................................... 27
Figure 23.AccuPiXEL displays framegrabber DLLs............................................................ 28
Figure 24.Select the camera connected to the system. .................................................... 28
Figure 25.Shutter Mode drop-down list box................................................................... 30
Figure 26.The Shutter Switch drop-down list box............................................................ 30
Figure 27.Setting Direct Exposure Control .................................................................... 31
Figure 28.Gain Controls .......................................................................................... 31
Figure 29.Blemish Correction Radio Buttons.................................................................. 32
Figure 30.Auto Level Control.................................................................................... 32
Figure 31.Active Auto Level Control ........................................................................... 32
Figure 32.Look Up Table options. .............................................................................. 33
Figure 33.Knee Selections ....................................................................................... 33
Figure 34.Graphical Knee Selections........................................................................... 34
Figure 35.Sending Knee Settings................................................................................ 34
Figure 36.EEPROM access from the main menu .............................................................. 35
Figure 37.Buffer Size ............................................................................................. 36
Figure 38.Software version details ............................................................................. 36
Figure 39.Frame Timing Chart .................................................................................. 42
Figure 40.Line Timing Chart..................................................................................... 42
Figure 41.NTSC Composite Video Levels....................................................................... 43
Figure 42.NTSC Video Levels .................................................................................... 44

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List of Tables
Table 1Hirose power and signal integration. ............................................................... 4
Table 226-pin Connector Pin Outs............................................................................ 5
Table 3Software Controllable Shutter Speed and Times Table ......................................... 6
Table 412P-02S Interface Cable .............................................................................. 8
Table 5Specifications.......................................................................................... 19
Table 6Auto Level Control Commands (Optional-OP1-5) ................................................ 37
Table 7Serial Commands Table .............................................................................. 38
Table 816 Bytes Status Report ............................................................................... 39
Table 9Function Flag Description 1 ......................................................................... 39
Table 10Function Flag Description 2 ......................................................................... 40

Hardware Introduction 1
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1.TM-9730CL Series Progressive Scan
Shutter Cameras Hardware
1Introduction
1.1 Product Description
The JAI Inc. TM-9730CL series consists of standard-resolution, standard-speed progressive scan CCD
cameras.1The progressive interline-type CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of very
high speed shutter images and applications. The electronic shutter has speeds to 1/31,500 sec.
The TM-9730CL model has a Camera Link output and its key functions are externally controlled by
means of the differential serial communication of Camera Link.
Applications for the TM-9730CL include machine vision, intelligent transportation systems, on-line
inspection, gauging, character reading, and high-security surveillance.
1.2 Features
•Miniature size and light weight
The printed circuit boards in the TM-9730CL have been arranged based on a design philosophy that
creates modular electronics for the camera, giving it flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature
solid-state components results in a camera that is 44.5mm x 44.5mm x 77.0/88.7mm in dimension,
(depending on configuration) and weighs from 171 to 198 grams. See “Specifications” on page 22
•Imager
The TM-9730CL uses a progressive scan interline transfer CCD that has the following features:
•Resolution of 768 x 484 active pixels for excellent image quality.
−11.6 x 13.6 µm pixels for high quality images.
−High-speed electronic shutter capability for high dynamic resolution of moving objects and
electronic iris control that eliminates the need for a mechanical shutter.
−Progressive scan CCD eliminates interlace deterioration of image and increases ease of
computer interface.
−The camera is capable of data clock output of 14.318 MHz, and has an S/N ratio of 54dB.
−The CCD for the TM-9730CL has built-in micro-lens.
1Unless specifically mentioned, all information in this manual is relevant to all cameras in the TM-9730CL series,
including the TM-9730CL (monochrome) and the TMC-9730CL (color) and all RoHS versions, which are designated
RM-9730CL and RMC-9730CL.

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Note: The Kodak KAI -0373 imager used in the TM-9730CL is packaged using a clear coverglass that
does not have anti-reflective (AR) coatings. This is because the imager is not available from
the manufacturer, Kodak, with AR coating on the coverglass.
The camera will function normally and provide high quality imaging without AR coating.
However, in low light applications that are either high magnification or wide field-of-view,
reflections between the back of the optics and the coverglass may occur. In low light
conditions, portions of these reflections may cause some visible aberrations or ghosting.
•Electronic shutter
The TM-9730CL has a substrate drain-type shutter mechanism which provides superb pictures at
various speeds without smearing. A built-in manual shutter speed control selects the electronic
shutter rate of 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/1,000, 1/2,100, 1/4,500, 1/10,500, or 1/31,500 second.
•Output
The TM-9730CL has an 8-bit Camera Link digital output for interfacing with external image
processing systems. The optional analog output is 1.0 Vp-p composite video (75 Ω).
•Warranty
The CCD solid-state image sensor allows the camera to maintain a superior performance level
indefinitely while requiring virtually no maintenance. Please contact your factory representative for
details about the warranty.
Warning:
Unscrewing the camera cover or opening the camera in any way will void the warranty
unless prior written approval is obtained from the factory.
1.3 System Configuration
Figure 1 below presents a typical system configuration for the TM-9730CL camera.
Figure 1. TM-9730CL System Configuration.