JAI TMC-4200GE operation manual TM-4200GE Software Gain Settings, R Auto Gain Control

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3.4.6Gain Settings

3.4.6 (a) Gain

The Gain Settings control box, shown in Figure , allows you to change the Gain value from 0 to 4095. To change the value, either click on the up or down button beside the current setting or enter the value directly into the text box.

3.4.6 (b) R Auto Gain Control

Click the R Auto Gain checkbox to enable gain channel balancing. The box stays checked only for the duration of the channel balancing. Once the gain channel balancing has finished, the software automatically disables this feature, and checkbox is unchecked. Please note that when channel balancing, channel B aligns to channel A. Good channel balance is obtained by exposing the camera to a uniform light source under 80% saturation. If the camera is in Async trigger mode and the trigger frequency is low (or slow), it may take longer to collect enough frames to balance the channel. Another condition in which Channel Balance may not work properly is when you use the high-speed shutter under low-frequency light, such as fluorescent light. In both cases, the channel balance will time-out in 10 seconds if the balance is not reached.

While the channel balancing is occurring the configuration software may seem to freeze. The software may become unresponsive for about ten seconds during this process.

3.4.7The Gain

Offset Level

The Channel A offset level is the master, channel B is the slave. The offset level box, shown in Figure 19, allows you to change Channel A offset voltage. To change the value, click on the up or down arrow, or enter the value directly into the box. The camera itself automatically adjusts Channel B offset voltage, every other frame. Please note that offset level control is not available in scan modes C and D

Configuring the TM-4200GE Camera

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Contents TM/TMC-4200GE Progressive Scan Cameras Page CE Compliance JAI IncPage Table of Contents Table of Contents IntroductionTroubleshooting Table of Contents List of Figures List of FiguresList of Figures List of Tables List of Tables Software Introduction Scope of the DocumentRelated Documents Gigabit Ethernet Camera InterfaceBefore Installing the GigE Series Camera-SDK Software Software InstallationInstalling the Software Uninstalling the Software Scanning for DriversQuick-Start Change and Remove ButtonsSelect Camera Window Connectors Power and Signals ConnectorHirose Connector, Pin Assignment ConnectorsGigE EthernetSetup Configuring the TM-4200GE CameraConfiguring the TM-4200GE Camera Advanced Configuration Window Configuring the Imager Integrated GigE Camera SoftwareConfiguring the Internal Frame Grabber TM-4200GE Software GUI FeaturesCheck the Current Camera Setting ModesAdvanced Configuration Port Communication Exposure ControlShutter Mode Shutter SpeedProgrammable Scan TM-4200GE Software Scan ModeUser Programmable Variable Partial Scan Programmable Scan Set Dialog Box TM-4200GE Software Gain Settings GainGain R Auto Gain ControlLook-Up Table Memory PagesExternally Triggered Free-Running ModeInternally Triggered TM-4200GE Software Save/Restore Settings to Your Hard Disk White Balance Control Color Versions OnlyTM-4200GE Software Main Menu Option VersionExit Test PatternSignal Handling Signal HandlingCamera Inputs Camera OutputsGE Camera Gpio Control Block Gpio Look-Up Table Gpio Label Table Input Signal Description LabelGpio Look-Up Table Input Labels Pulse Generators Output label Signal DescriptionGpio Look-Up Table Output Labels Pulse Generator GigE Series Camera Serial Commands TM/TMC-4200 Command ListScan Mode GigE Series Camera Serial CommandsChannel Balance VsubDual Tap Digital Video Output Order Image Pre-processingCommand Responses Parameter End of Cmd Description Command Parameter End of Cmd Description0000=Async no shutter 0001 1000=Async Introduction Dual-Tap TM-4200GE AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control SoftwareDual-Tap TM-4200GE AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software IntroductionAccuPIXel Setup screen Using the GigE mode TM/TMC-4200GE CameraGUI Features Main DualTap AccuPiXEL WindowOperating The Control Software Introduction Scan Area Scan Area drop down boxGain Control Offset VoltageVideo Depth Click on the option button to set the preferred optionLUT Look-Up Table Positive or Negative LUT SelectionDual-Tap TM-4200GE AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software Password EepromLoad SaveDual-Tap TM-4200GE AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software Hardware Introduction Product DescriptionTM-4200GE Hardware Hardware IntroductionFeatures Installation Accessories and OptionsGetting Started Unpacking InstructionsCamera Setup Connector Pin Configurations2 a 12-Pin Connector Pin ConnectorEthernet Connector Power Supplies and Power Cable SetupPower Supplies JAI Inc. Power Cables Building Your Own Power CableAttaching the Power Cable to the Connector 12P-02S Interface Cable Pin# Lead Color FunctionAdjustable Back-Focus TM-4200GE Hardware Attaching the Camera LensPreset Scan Area OperationProgressive Scanning OperationTM-4200GE Hardware Programmable Scan Area Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning BayerSub-sampling Digital Zoom X2 BinningSub-sampling Digital Zoom TM-4200GE Hardware Bayer Color Filter Color Versions Sub-sampling Digital Zoom Scan Area Start PointsTM-4200GE Hardware Color Filter Array Bayer Color Filter Array CFATM-4200GE Hardware Starting Pixel Configuration Sync and DataCamera Functions Example of TMC-4200GE Same as TM-4200GETM-4200GE Hardware Timing Chart Scan ModeInterpolation Software Electronic ShutterColor Interpolation TM-4200GE Hardware Preset Shutter Programmable Exposure-Continuous ModeAsynchronous No Shutter Mode Electronic Preset ShutterAsynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode External Trigger TimingPulse Width Control Mode Asynchronous Programmable External TriggerParticle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode Pulse Width Control TriggerTM-4200GE Hardware PWC PIV Mode PWC PIV Timing Table Asynchronous Mode ChartDynamic Range Control Programmable Look-Up Table LUT and Knee ControlCamera Timing Charts External Sync and Pixel LockingScan Data Horizontal pixels Area ClockExternal HD Locking and External VD Reset Async ResetAsync Reset Timing Scan AH lines Area AI lines Lines Μsec Sec LinesTroubleshooting Problems and SolutionsSymptom No Video Symptom Dark VideoSymptom Notebook Computer Driver Installation Problems TM-4200GE Hardware Symptom Video does not Display ProperlyInformation and Support Resources Specifications TM-4200GE Camera Specifications TableAppendix AppendixTM-4200GE Hardware 11.1.1 TM-4200GE Physical Dimensions Physical DimensionsTM-4200GE Hardware Spectral Response Spectral ResponseAppendix Page W . j a i . c o m