JAI TM/TMC-4200CL Software Use and Installation Introduction, Software Installation

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January 24, 2007

Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL

Series

Camera-Control Software

Operation Manual

TM-4200CL series.

1 Software Use and Installation Introduction

The Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series cameras are high-resolution, progressive scan cameras with JAI PULNiX-proprietary LUT control and other excellent features. The software for these cameras was developed to function as standard software for the entire Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series, and can open either the RS-232 serial port (COM) or Camera Link. Camera Link users must physically install the Camera Link frame grabber board into the PC. They must also install the Camera Link API (clserXXX.dll) software. These cameras are specially designed to capture images in progressive scan (non-interlace) format, producing a full frame of electronic shutter images, as well as normal images.

Although this software works with all AccuPiXEL cameras, the interface for the TM-4200CL series appears different from other cameras compatible with this same software, and has various capabilities, depending on the camera model the software is accessing. The TM-4200CL series software is therefore, specifically documented in this section

1.1 Software Installation

Following are the instructions to install the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL series camera-control software on a

PC.

1.1.1Before Installing the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software

Please note the following requirements.

•Your computer must be running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP.

•The software requires one available communication port that is not in conflict with other peripher- als such as the mouse or modem.

•Installation of the software requires 2.4 MB of free space in your PC hard disk.

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Contents TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Page TM-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Camera Iii NoticeCE Compliance JAI PULNiX, IncPage Table of Contents Serial Communication Kit List of Figures List of FiguresList of Figures List of Tables List of TablesList of Tables Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software Software Use and Installation IntroductionSoftware Installation Setup installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v Running Dual Tap AccuPiXEL Software Use and Installation IntroductionInstalling the Camera Link API DLL clserXXX.dll Screen grabber has an essential .dll file Uninstalling the SoftwareSoftware Use and Installation Introduction TM/TMC-4200CL Camera TM/TMC-4200CL CameraGraphical User Interface GUI FeaturesGraphical User Interface GigE Mode Using the CamLink ModeShutter Speed Check Current Camera SettingOperating The Control Software Exposure ControlScan Area Scan Area drop down box Gain Graphical User Interface Gain ControlOffset Voltage Image Pre-Processing Ctrl SignalsVideo Depth Positive or Negative LUT Selection Graphical User Interface TriggerLUT Look-Up Table Graphical User Interface Knee Control PasswordReport Section Main Menu OptionSave EepromTest Pattern LoadExit Main Menu ConnectivityMain Menu About TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Hardware IntroductionProduct Description Hardware Introduction FeaturesDual-Channel Auto Black Level Balancing and Gain Balancing System ConfigurationWarranty OutputGetting Started InstallationCamera Setup Pin Description Connector Pin Configurations2 a 12-Pin Connector Pin ConnectorAnalog Output Connector Digital I/O ConnectorCamera Link Connector Pin # Description Power Supplies Installation Camera Link CablePower Supplies and Power Cable Setup 12P-02S Interface Cable Pin# Lead Color Function JAI Power CablesBuilding Your Own Power Cable Attaching the Power Cable to the ConnectorAttaching the Camera Lens Installation Attaching the Analog Video OutputCamera Rear Pane Functions and OperationsDigital Video Output Sensor Layer and TimingCamera Timing Chart Scan Area Preset Scan AreaFunctions and Operations Programmable Scan Area Bayer Full Scan Area 2x2 BinningX2 Binning Sub-sampling Digital ZoomSub-sampling Digital Zoom Functions and Operations Sub-sampling Digital Zoom Scan Area Start Points Electronic Preset Shutter Preset ShutterProgrammable Exposure-Continuous Mode Asynchronous No Shutter ModeExternal Trigger Timing Asynchronous Programmable Exposure ModeAsynchronous Programmable External Trigger Pulse Width Control ModePulse Width Control Trigger Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure ModeTiming Scan Mode Unit Functions and Operations PWC PIV ModeFunctions and Operations PIV Fixed Expo Asynchronous Mode ChartAsync no Shutter Async Preset and Prog. Shutter Dynamic Range ControlProgrammable Look-Up Table LUT and Knee Control External Sync and Pixel Locking Serial Communication Kit Serial Communication KitSerial Communication Kit Scan Mode TM-4200CL Command ListTM-4200CL Command List Vsub Lookup TableChannel Balance Miscellaneous Dual Tap Digital Video Output OrderImage Pre-processing Command Parameter End of Cmd Description TM-4200CL Command Response TableSerial Communication Kit Serial Communication Kit Symptom Dark Video Problems and SolutionsProblems and Solutions Symptom No VideoInformation and Support Resources Appendix SpecificationsTM-4200CL Camera Specifications Table AppendixSpectral Response Appendix 1 TM-4200CL Physical DimensionsAppendix W . j a i p u l n i x . c o m