JAI TM/TMC-4200CL operation manual Problems and Solutions, Symptom No Video, Symptom Dark Video

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Problems and Solutions

8 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 JAI representative.

8.0.1Symptom: No Video

Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

•Power supplies

•Power cables

•Main power source

•Shutter control

•Async mode

•Lens

•Digital output cable

•Analog video cable

8.0.2Symptom: Dark Video

Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

•Shutter selection

•Iris opening on the lens

8.0.3Symptom: Non-synchronized Video

Remedies: Check that the following are properly connected and operational.

•Proper mode output

•Frame grabber software camera selection

TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras

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Contents TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Page Iii Notice CE ComplianceJAI PULNiX, Inc TM-4200CL Series Progressive Scan CameraPage Table of Contents Serial Communication Kit List of Figures List of FiguresList of Figures List of Tables List of TablesList of Tables Software Installation Software Use and Installation IntroductionDual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software Setup installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v Installing the Camera Link API DLL clserXXX.dll Software Use and Installation IntroductionRunning Dual Tap AccuPiXEL Uninstalling the Software Screen grabber has an essential .dll fileSoftware Use and Installation Introduction TM/TMC-4200CL Camera TM/TMC-4200CL CameraGraphical User Interface GUI FeaturesGraphical User Interface Using the CamLink Mode GigE ModeCheck Current Camera Setting Operating The Control SoftwareExposure Control Shutter SpeedScan Area Scan Area drop down box Offset Voltage Graphical User Interface Gain ControlGain Video Depth Ctrl SignalsImage Pre-Processing LUT Look-Up Table Graphical User Interface TriggerPositive or Negative LUT Selection Graphical User Interface Password Report SectionMain Menu Option Knee ControlEeprom Test PatternLoad SaveMain Menu About Main Menu ConnectivityExit Product Description Hardware IntroductionTM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras Features Hardware IntroductionSystem Configuration WarrantyOutput Dual-Channel Auto Black Level Balancing and Gain BalancingCamera Setup InstallationGetting Started Connector Pin Configurations 2 a 12-Pin ConnectorPin Connector Pin DescriptionCamera Link Connector Pin # Description Digital I/O ConnectorAnalog Output Connector Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup Installation Camera Link CablePower Supplies JAI Power Cables Building Your Own Power CableAttaching the Power Cable to the Connector 12P-02S Interface Cable Pin# Lead Color FunctionInstallation Attaching the Analog Video Output Attaching the Camera LensFunctions and Operations Camera Rear PaneSensor Layer and Timing Digital Video OutputCamera Timing Chart Preset Scan Area Scan AreaFunctions and Operations Programmable Scan Area Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning BayerSub-sampling Digital Zoom X2 BinningSub-sampling Digital Zoom Functions and Operations Sub-sampling Digital Zoom Scan Area Start Points 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 TriggerFunctions and Operations PWC PIV Mode Timing Scan Mode UnitFunctions and Operations Asynchronous Mode Chart Async no Shutter Async Preset and Prog. ShutterDynamic Range Control PIV Fixed ExpoProgrammable Look-Up Table LUT and Knee Control External Sync and Pixel Locking Serial Communication Kit Serial Communication KitSerial Communication Kit TM-4200CL Command List TM-4200CL Command ListScan Mode Channel Balance Lookup TableVsub Image Pre-processing Dual Tap Digital Video Output OrderMiscellaneous TM-4200CL Command Response Table Command Parameter End of Cmd DescriptionSerial Communication Kit Serial Communication Kit Problems and Solutions Problems and SolutionsSymptom No Video Symptom Dark VideoInformation and Support Resources Specifications TM-4200CL Camera Specifications TableAppendix AppendixAppendix 1 TM-4200CL Physical Dimensions Spectral ResponseAppendix W . j a i p u l n i x . c o m