General, Standard Composition, Main Features

CV-M4+/M4+CL, CV-M7+/M7+CL

1. General

This manual will cover the following 4 cameras: CV-M4+/CV-M4+CL and CV-M7+/CV-M7+CL. The revision B cameras are updated with a new function, Restart Continuous Trigger mode (RCT). The trigger can be H a-synchronous or H synchronous. Binning is now only vertical.

The cameras are based on progressive scan 2/3” CCD megapixel interline transfer sensors. CV-M4+is a digital monochrome progressive scan CCD camera with LVDS output. CV-M4+CL is a digital monochrome progressive scan CCD camera with Camera Link output. CV-M7+is a digital RGB color progressive scan CCD camera with LVDS output.

CV-M7+CL is a digital RGB color progressive scan CCD camera with Camera Link output. The color cameras use a RGB primary color filter CCD sensor (Bayer color filter). The video output is a single data stream with the RGB signals in sequence. The RGB color decoding should be done in the host PC.

The cameras are designed for automated imaging applications, featuring high resolution and high speed within a uniform and compact housing.

The high-speed shutter function, asynchronous random trigger mode and partial scan mode allows the camera to capture high quality images of fast moving objects with a high frame rate. It is suitable for industrial applications such as on-line inspection and measurement.

Thanks to the EIA-644 (LVDS) digital interface, crisp and clear images are achieved.

The CV-M4+CL features the Camera Link standardized multiplexed signal output interface.

The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com

The latest version of Camera Control Tool for CV-M4+/M4+CL and CV-M7+/CV-M+7CL can be downloaded from: www.jai.com

For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor.

2. Standard Composition

The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and tripod mount plate.

3. Main Features

•Digital 2/3” megapixel progressive scan CCD cameras

•1392 (h) x 1040 (v) 6.45µm square pixels (1380 x 1030 pixels read out)

•Monochrome versions and color versions for host PC RGB color coding

•8 bit digital output as LVDS (EIA 644)(digitization via 10 bit A/D)

•Camera Link versions CV-M4+CL/CV-M7+CL features full 10-bit output

•Analogue video output for iris control

•24 frames/second with full resolution

•Increased frame rate with 1/2, 1/4 and 1/8 partial scan

•Vertical binning for higher frame rates and higher sensitivity on monochrome versions

•Shutter speed 1/24 to 1/10,000 second in 10 steps

•H synchronous and H a-synchronous triggered shutter

•Edge pre-select and pulse width controlled external trigger modes

•Restart Continuous Trigger mode

•Frame-delay and smearless readout modes

•Multiple exposure with up to 6 exposures within a single frame

•Trigger and timing signals via LVDS or Camera Link

•Camera setup via switches or RS-232C/Camera Link

•Windows 98/NT/Win2000 control software

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