May 2, 2005
TM-1400 Series Progressive Scan
Shutter Cameras
Operation Manual
1Introduction
1.1Product Description
The PULNiX TM-1400 series consists of high-resolution, high-speed 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 1/16,000 sec., can be reset asynchronously by external pulse control. Several frame rates are available: 15, 30, 56, 98 fps. On-chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity.
The TM-1400 has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set at externally selectable look- up-table (LUT) knee slopes to convert 10-bit input to 8-bit output, thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range. The camera has an 8-bit, RS-644 digital signal output for interfacing with external image-processing systems. All the key functions are externally controlled via RS-232C. The TM-1400CL model has a Camera Link output and its key functions are externally controlled via differential serial communication of Camera Link.
Applications for the TM-1400 include machine vision, medical imaging, intelligent transportation systems, high-definition graphics, on-line inspection, gauging, character reading, archiving, and high- security surveillance.
*. Unless specifically mentioned, all information in this manual is relevant to all cameras in the TM- 1400 series, including the TM-1400, TMC-1400, TM-1400CL, and TMC-1400CL.
TM-1400 Series Progressive Scan Shutter Cameras 