TM-6760 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras Operation Manual 69-1141 Rev.
Page i Notice Page Notice The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI PULNiX, Inc., and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI PULNiX, 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 PULNiX, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Page ii Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Product Description .................................................................... 1 Features....................................................................................... 2 Functional Options ..................................................................... 3 System Configuration.................................................................
Page iii Table of Contents 3.11.1 Color Filter Array ............................................................................... 23 3.11.2 Bayer Color Filter Array (CFA) ......................................................... 23 3.11.3 Starting Pixel Configuration............................................................... 24 3.11.4 Sync and Data..................................................................................... 24 3.11.5 Camera Functions .........................................
Page iv List of Figures FIGURE 1. TM-6760 System Configuration .................................................................... 4 FIGURE 2. TM-6760CL System Configuration............................................................... 4 FIGURE 3. 12-Pin Connector on Rear Panel of Camera .................................................. 6 FIGURE 4. 31-Pin Digital Connector on Rear Panel of Camera (TM-6760 only)........... 7 FIGURE 5. Serial Communication Cable RS-232B-12.........................
Page v List of Tables TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector (TM-6760) ........................................................................ 6 TABLE 2. 12-Pin Connector (TM-6760CL)................................................................... 6 TABLE 3. 31-Pin Connector (MP211-031-113-4300).................................................... 7 TABLE 4. Connector Pinout Configurations (10226-6212 VC)..................................... 8 TABLE 5. Shutter Speed Control Dial...............................
April 29, 2004 TM-6760 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras Operation Manual 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Description The PULNiX TM-6760 series are VGA format, high-speed monochrome progressive scan CCD cameras.* The progressive 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.
Page 2 Introduction 1.2 Features • Miniaturized and lightweight The printed circuit boards in the TM-6760 have been arranged with a new design philosophy in mind. This creates modular electronics for the camera, giving it flexibility. In addition, the use of miniature solid-state components results in a compact, lightweight camera that is 44mm x 44mm x 64mm in dimensions, and weighs only 138 grams.
Page 3 Introduction • Output The TM-6760 has an 8-bit RS-644 (LVDS) digital output for interfacing with external imageprocessing systems. The TM-6760 camera is also available with RS-422 digital output as an option (OP-93). The TM-6760CL has a Camera Link output. The analog output is 1.0 Vp-p composite video (75 ohms). • Asynchronous image capturing The TM-6760 captures async reset images and provides single-shot video output with single FDV.
Page 4 Introduction 1.4 System Configuration FIGURE 1. TM-6760 System Configuration Figure 1 below presents a typical system configuration for the TM-6760 camera. UP 3 45 6 23 CDE AB F0 1 2 8 67 9 01 45 78 9 SHUTTER MODE 30DG-02 DOWN DIGITAL 2 3 8 10 11 4 RS-232B-12 cable in CS-232E kit 1 9 7 12 5 6 VIDEO POWER BNC cable 12-pin connectors Analog frame grabber Computer with frame-grabber board PD-12 (series) power supply OR Power and Ext. Sync FIGURE 2.
Page 5 Installation 2 Installation The following instructions are provided to help you to set up your camera quickly and easily. We suggest that you read through these instructions before you unpack and set up your camera system. 2.1 Getting Started 2.1.1 Unpacking Instructions We recommend that you save the original packing cartons for the cameras and accessories in case you need to return or exchange an item.
Page 6 Installation 2.2 Camera Setup 2.2.1 Heat Dissipation The TM-6760 camera is a compact 648K x 484K camera. Since all the electronics have been packed in a compact package, the outer case of the camera gets hot due to heat dissipation. PULNiX recommends the following procedure for optimal performance of the camera: 1. Mount the camera on a large heat sink (camera bracket) made out of conductive material like aluminum. 2.
Page 7 Installation TABLE 2. 12-Pin Connector (TM-6760CL) (Continued) 2.2.2 (c) Pin Description Pin Description 4 Video out 10 Reserved 5 GND (digital) 11 Reserved 6 Reserved 12 Reserved Digital Output Connector (TM-6760 only) The TM-6760 has a 31-pin AirBorn connector (MP211-031-113-4300) on the rear panel to output 8-bit, RS-644 video data. The connector pin-out is shown in Figure 4 below. FIGURE 4.
Page 8 Installation 2.2.2 (d) Camera Link Connector The TM-6760CL has a 26-pin MDR26 connector (3M part number 10226-6212VC) on the rear panel to output Camera Link data. The connector pin-out is shown in Table 4 below. 13 1 26 TABLE 4.
Page 9 Installation 2.2.3 Shutter Speed Control Dial (TM-6760 only) Shutter speed can be selected by switching the shutter dial to the appropriate setting (0 through 9). The factory default settings correspond to the shutter speeds as shown in below. TABLE 5. 8 7 Shutter Speed Control Dial 9 0 1 2 3 6 5 4 Shutter Exposure Time (Seconds) 2.2.4 FIGURE 5.
Page 10 Installation 2.2.5 Digital Output Cable (TM-6760 LVDS model only) Male Female 17 1 31 16 25.0mm 1.00 in 20 1 37 19 78.74 in (2 meters) The TM-6760 camera uses the cable 30DG-02 from PULNiX as a digital output cable. This cable has a 31-pin AirBorn connector on the camera end and a 37-pin D-sub male connector on the other end. Contact your PULNiX representative regarding availability of interface cables for specific frame grabber models.
Page 11 Installation 2.2.6 Camera Link Cable (TM-6760CL only) The MDR26 cable assembly (26CL-02-26) from 3M (part number 10226-6212VC) has been standardized as the Camera Link cable. This cable has the 26-pin MDR26 connector on both ends. This is a straight-through cable. The pin-out configuration is shown in Table 4 on page 8.
Page 12 Installation When wiring the PD-12UU power supply directly, please note the following: • The lead ends must be twisted together and tin-soldered for strength and electrical continuity. • Shrink tubing or a similar insulator should be used to prevent exposed leads from touching and shorting. • The +12V lead is marked with a red stripe or white lettering; be sure not to reverse the leads. • All connections must be properly insulated to prevent shorting. 2.2.
Page 13 Installation 2.2.9 Attaching the Camera Lens The TM-6760 camera accepts 1/2" or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount lens to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats on the mounting ring. Do not force the lens if it does not seat properly. Please note that some lenses with extremely long flangebacks may exceed the mounting depth of the camera.
Page 14 Operation Operation 3.1 Camera Rear Panel (TM-6760, LVDS model only) Mode Selection switch Shutter Speed Control switch Up/Down switch UP 3 45 6 CDE AB 2 F0 1 23 8 67 9 01 45 78 9 3 SHUTTER MODE DOWN Digital Output connector DIGITAL Power, RS-232, and External Sync Connector 1 2 3 9 11 4 8 10 5 6 POWER 3.1.1 Analog Output connector 7 12 VIDEO Up/Down Switch The Mode Selection switch works in conjunction with the Up/Down switch.
Page 15 Operation the RS-232 interface will override the rear panel switch settings of the camera. The table below shows details on various modes. TABLE 6. Mode Selection Switch Mode Selection Switch Position Mode Information Up/Down Switch Functions 0 Switch disabled Switch disabled None 1 Set Gain Up / Down Change gain 2 Set Vtop (A/D) Up / Down Change A/D ref. top 3 Set Vbottom(A/D) Up / Down Change A/D ref.
Page 16 Operation 3.2 Camera Rear Panel (TM-6760CL) CAMERA LINK 1 2 3 9 4 8 10 11 7 12 5 6 POWER 3.2.1 VIDEO Digital Output Connector (Camera Link Connector) Refer to Section 2.2.2 (d on page 8 for Camera Link information. 3.2.2 Analog Output Connector The TM-6760CL camera has a BNC connector on the rear panel to output analog video data. 3.2.3 Power and External Sync Connector Refer to Table 2 on page 6 for information on the power and external sync. connectors.
Page 17 Operation 3.3 Progressive Scanning Standard TV-system scanning is 525 lines interlace scanning as specified in the RS-170 protocol. Every other horizontal line (odd lines and even lines) is scanned at a 60Hz rate per field, and the scanning is completed with two fields (one frame) at 30Hz rate. Because of the interlace scanning, the vertical resolution of CCD cameras is limited at 350 TV lines, regardless of the horizontal resolution.
Page 18 Operation 3.5 Integration The CCD imager of the TM-6760 can be exposed for longer than the normal scan timing of 1/60 sec. This integration feature provides extra sensitivity for dark-environment applications. The progressivescan imager permits a full frame of resolution in non-interlace format. Integration is achieved by applying INTEG signal to pin #11 of the 12-pin connector or pin #6 of the 31-pin connector, or by feeding VINIT pulse width control up to 1 sec at the pulse width.
Page 19 Operation FIGURE 8. Pulse Width Async Shutter Timing No Delay Shutter EXT. VINIT (Pulse width control) HD INT. VINIT after trailing edge of EXT. VINIT Discharge Exposure time set by pulse width Transfer Gate 41H FDV Vsync Analog Video Sync 3.6.2 Internal Shutter Speed Control The video signal starts with internal VINIT. The camera operates the reset and shutter in the same way as the external pulse width control mode.
Page 20 Operation 3.7 Dynamic Range Control Blooming adj. = 13. 5 V Lens: F=5.6 mV Vsub = 8 V Max. Digital dynamic range at 3 dB amp 600 CCD OUTPUT VOLTAGE Vsub = 10 V Vsub = 12 V 400 Vsub = 14 V Vsub = 16 V 200 Digital saturation at 16 dB amp Vsub = 18 V Analog saturation at 20 dB amp 0 0 20 40 60 80 LUMINANCE 100 120 140 160 FL The typical interline transfer CCD has fixed noise levels based on dark current (thermal or KT noise), pattern noise, and the operating clock speed.
Page 21 Operation • Variable positive Gamma and negative Gamma • Variable positive knee curve and negative knee curve • Direct input LUT and negative LUT 3.8 Programmable LUT and Knee Control (patent pending) The TM-6760 has a built-in LUT (look-up table) for dynamic range control. At a specific gain setting, the offset (minimum level... dark point) and A/D reference top voltage (maximum level...
Page 22 Operation 3.9 Scan Modes The TM-6760 supports the following scan modes: line 1 line 2 n n+1 line 1+2 line 3+4 Progressive scan Two row Binning (2n-1)+2n 3.9.1 Full Progressive Scan The normal scan mode progressively scans a full frame of 648 x 484 pixels at 30/60 frames per second using the standard 12.5MHz/25MHz pixel clock and a single channel output. In contrast to interlacescan cameras, all 484 lines in the frame are exposed simultaneously per image capture. 3.9.
Page 23 Operation 3.11 Bayer Color Filter (TMC-6760 and TMC-6760CL) JAI PULNiX AccuPiXEL series color cameras are high-resolution, high-speed progressive scan CCD cameras. The interline transfer, progressive scan CCD permits full vertical and horizontal resolution of images acquired at very high shutter speeds. The electronic shutter, which has speeds to 1/16,000 sec., can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control. Uniform square pixels provide superior image definition in any orientation.
Page 24 Operation Bayer Color Filter Array FIGURE 9. 25% G 20% R Quantum Efficiency (%) B 15% 10% 5% 0% 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 Wavelength (nm) 800 850 900 950 1000 3.11.3 Starting Pixel Configuration All manufacturers produce identical Bayer CFAs, but there are slight differences between the CCDs produced by different manufacturers. The first line is generally R and G, except for the Kodak CCD, which starts with G. The Sony CCD starts with R.
Page 25 Operation refer to each B/W camera’s data sheet and manual. If the frame grabber has a standard B/W configuration file, then AccuPiXEL color cameras can use that configuration file to operate. The configuration file may vary, depending on whether the output is standard (RS-644) or Camera Link. Please consult JAI PULNiX, or your frame grabber supplier for compatibility information. The following diagram is an example of the TMC-6760 (same as TM-6760). FIGURE 11. Sync and Data Ext. HD 63.
Page 26 Operation • LUT (Look-up Table) LUT is a powerful tool to adjust the dynamic range as well as color dynamic range. Since human color perception is non-linear, LUT selection can help optimize color contrast by selecting the LUT value. Gamma 0.45 is logarithmic and is closed to human perception. When LUT is selected, black-level adjustment must be more accurate than for B/W cameras. For a detailed timing chart, please see Section 3.12, “Camera Timing Charts,” on page 28, or contact JAI PULNiX.
Page 27 Operation 3.11.6 Interpolation Software Major frame grabber manufacturers with digital capability (Camera Link, RS-644) provide color interpolation software. Some independent image process software suppliers provide software as well. The following table lists a few examples. TABLE 8.
Page 28 Operation 3.12 Camera Timing Charts Model: TM-6760 Master Clock: 50.0 MHz, M= 20.0 nsec Pixel Clock: 25.0 MHz, P= 40.0 nsec 12.5 MHz, P= 80.0 nsec 1. Pixel Clock and Digital Data Pixel Clock A Data Tcd Tdc Thd Tcd: Clock to Data Ready Tdc: Data Ready to Next Clock Thd: Data Hold Time Tcd = 12.8 nsec, Tdc = 26.0 nsec, Thd = 10.4 nsec. 2. Horizontal Signals fHD = [ 31.48KHz / 15.74KHz] tHD = [ 31.76µs / 63.52µs] External HD A [ 0 P],( 0 µs) B [ 694 P], ( 27.76µs / 55.
Page 29 Operation Operation Mode: Master Clock: 50.0 MHz, M= 20 nsec Pixel Clock: 25.0 MHz, P= 40 nsec 12.5 MHz, P= 80 nsec Full Image 60FPS / 30FPS Horizontal Frequency: 31.48KHz / 15.74KHz 1H = 31.76 µsec / 63.52 µsec 3. External Reset Timing External VD A [ 525 H], (16.674ms / 33.348ms) B [ <1 H], ( 31.76µs / 63.52µs) Internal VD C [9 H], ( 286µs / 572µs) D [ 516 H], (16.39ms / 32.78ms) E [ 525 H], ( 16.674ms / 33.348 ms) G [ 41 H], (1.30ms / 2.60ms) FDV H [ 484 H], ( 15.37ms / 30.
Page 30 Operation Model: TM-6760 Master Clock: 50.0 MHz, M= 20 nsec Pixel Clock: 25.0 MHz, P= 40 nsec Operation Mode: Partial Centered 200L 120 Frames/Second Horizontal Frequency: 31.48 KHz 1H = 31.76 µsec 5. Partial Scan Timing External VD B [ <1 H], ( 31.76 µs) A [ 262 H], (8.32 msec) C [9 H], ( 286 µs) Internal VD D [ 253 H], (8.04 ms) E [ 262 H], ( 8.32ms) G [ 62 H], (1.97 ms) FDV H [ 200 H], ( 6.35 ms) F [ 0 H], ( 0 µs) J [ 62 H], ( 1.97 ms) Digital Data M [ 59 H], ( 1.
Page 31 Operation Model: TM-6760 Master Clock: 50.0 MHz, M= 20 nsec Pixel Clock: 25.0 MHz, P= 40 nsec Operation Mode: Two-Row Binning 120 Frames/Second Horizontal Frequency: 31.48 KHz 1H = 31.76 µsec 7. Partial Scan Timing External VD B [ <1 H], ( 31.76 µs) A [ 262 H], (8.32 msec) C [9 H], ( 286 µs) Internal VD D [ 253 H], (8.04 ms) E [ 262 H], ( 8.32ms) G [ 20 H], ( 0.635 ms) FDV H [ 242 H], ( 7.685 ms) F [ 0 H], ( 0 µs) J [ 20 H], ( 0.635 ms) Digital Data K [ 242 H], ( 7.685 ms) M [ 17 H], ( 0.
Page 32 Operation 3.13 Serial Communication Kit CS-232C (not required for “CL” version) The TM-6760’s functions can be controlled by a PC via RS-232C communication using the CS-232E serial communication kit. This kit consists of the RS-232B-12 cable, software disk, and quick-start card. The software disk contains setup files for the graphical user interface (GUI) program. Refer to the camera control software manual for information on the GUI.
Page 33 Troubleshooting 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Problems and Solutions Following are troubleshooting tips for common problems. In general, problems can easily be solved by following these instructions. If the following remedies fail to offer a solution to your problems, please contact a PULNiX representative. 4.1.1 Symptom: No Video Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.
Page 34 Troubleshooting 4.2 Information and Support Resources For further information and support: Phone: (408) 747-0300 (800) 445-5444 Fax: (408) 747-0660 E-mail: imaging@pulnix.com Mail: JAI PULNiX, Inc. Sales Department 1330 Orleans Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94089 ATTN: Video Applications Web Site: www.jaipulnix.
Page 35 Appendix 5 Appendix 5.1 Specifications TABLE 9. TM-6760 Series Product Specifications Table Model TM-6760 Series Imager 1/2" progressive scan interline transfer CCD Active Area 5.83mm (H) x 4.36mm (V) Active Pixels 648 (H) x 484 (V) Cell size 9.0µm x 9.0µm Scanning (Active Pixels) 648 x 484 pixels at 60 Hz/30 Hz Sync Internal/external auto switch HD/VD, 4.0 Vp-p impedance 4.7K ohms 60Hz/30Hz±2%, non-interlace HD=31.486/15.743 kHz±2% Data clock output 25.00/12.
Page 36 Appendix TABLE 9. TM-6760 Series Product Specifications Table (Continued) Optional Functions (must be ordered separately) Optional Accessories (must be ordered separately) I/O Power supply Power cable OP 89-3 Differential Input, VINIT OP 89-4 Differential Input, VD OP 93 RS-422 OP 93-1 10-bit output TM-6760: 30DG-02 digital output cable, CS-232E serial communication kit, TM-6760CL: 26CL-02-26 digital output cable PD-12UUP series (includes power connector) 12P-02S a. Refer to Section 2.2.
Page 37 Appendix 5.1.1 Physical Dimensions FIGURE 13. Physical Dimensions (TM-6760, TMC-6760) UP SHUTTER MODE DOWN 44.0 [1.73] DIGITAL POWER VIDEO 7.0 [0.28] 34.0 [1.34] 15.5 [0.61] 44.0 [1.73] 63.8 [2.51] 25.4 [1.00] 76.5 [3.01] 22.0 [0.87] 1/4-20 11.0 [0.43] 2X M6 23.2 [0.91] 19.2 [0.76] 2X M3 X 6.0 [0.24] SOC HD CAP SCR 18.0 [0.71] FIGURE 14. Physical Dimensions (TM-6760CL, TMC-6760CL) CAMERA LINK 44.0 [1.73] 1 2 3 9 8 10 11 4 7 12 5 6 POWER VIDEO 7.0 [0.28] 15.5 [0.61] 34.
Page 38 Appendix 5.1.2 Spectral Response FIGURE 15. Spectral Response 1.0 0.9 0.8 Relative Sensitivity 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.
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