January 24, 2007
TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive
Scan Cameras
Operation Manual
4Hardware Introduction
4.1Product Description
The JAI TM-4200CL series consists of dual-tap output, (Camera Link software allows 12-bit, 10-bit, or 8-bit output) high-resolution, high-speed monochrome and color progressive scan CCD cameras.1 The 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. The frame rate is 15 fps. A square imager format with uniform square pixels provides superior image definition in any orientation. On-chip micro lenses provide increased sensitivity.
The TM-4200CL has a full dynamic range control function, which can be set to convert 12-bit input to either 10-bit or 8-bit output through the externally selectable look-up table (LUT)2 knee slopes, thereby optimizing the CCD’s full dynamic range in the normal output signal range. As a dual-tap output camera, the TM-4200CL has dual-channel auto black level balancing and auto-gain balancing functions. The camera has a single-tap, 12-bit, 10-bit, or 8-bit Camera Link output. All the key functions are controlled by means of the Camera Link serial communication interface.
Synchronized data and clock phases are necessary for multi-camera operations, and a standard feature of all TM-4200CL cameras. The TM-4200CL has a phase lock loop (PLL) to synchronize on the external horizontal drive (Hd) for multi-camera operation that is offered as a standard feature.
1.The TM-4200CL series consists of the TM-4200CL (monochrome) and the TMC-4200CL (color). Unless otherwise noted, all information contained in this manual is relevant to both models.
2.The TM-4200CL has selectable output. The 10-bit and 8-bit output modes have LUT, which the 12-bit output does not have.
TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras
