User's Manual CM-141MCL/141MCL-RA CM-141PMCL/141PMCL-RA CB-141MCL/141MCL-RA CB-141PMCL/141PMCL-RA Digital Monochrome / Color Progressive Scan Camera Document Version: Ver.1.2 CM/CB-141MCL_Ver.1.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Notice The material contained in this manual consists of information that is proprietary to JAI Ltd., Japan and may only be used by the purchasers of the product. JAI Ltd., Japan makes no warranty for the use of its product and assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear or for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. JAI Ltd., Japan reserves the right to make changes without notice.
CM-141MCL/CM-141MCL-RA/CM-141PMCL/CM-141PMCL-RA Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “. The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera. mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15 years.
CB-141MCL/CB-141MCL-RA/CB-141PMCL/CB-141PMCL-RA Supplement The following statement is related to the regulation on “ Measures for the Administration of the control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products “ , known as “ China RoHS “. The table shows contained Hazardous Substances in this camera. mark shows that the environment-friendly use period of contained Hazardous Substances is 15 years.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. General .............................................................................................. Camera nomenclature............................................................................. Main Features ...................................................................................... Locations and Functions .......................................................................... 4 4 5 6 4.1. CM-141MCL/CB-141MCL .......
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 8. Camera Control Tool for CM-141 MCL / CB-141 MCL .........................................34 8.1 8.1.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 9. 10. External Appearance and Dimensions ..........................................................38 Specifications ......................................................................................42 10.1 10.2. 11. Camera Control Tool Interface .......................................................................
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 1. General This manual covers the digital monochrome progressive scan camera CM141MCL/141PMCL/141MCL-RA/141PMCL-RA and color progressive scan camera CB141MCL/141PMCL/141MCL-RA/141PMCL-RA Hereafter, CM-141MCL/CB-141MCL will represent a whole series except for specific descriptions. The CM-141MCL and CB-141MCL are JAI C3 Compact series digital cameras utilizing a Mini Camera Link interface.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 3. Main Features Member of C3 Compact camera series Mini Camera Link interface 1392 (h) x 1040 (v) 6.45 µm square pixels 2/3 inch progressive scan – monochrome and Bayer mosaic color versions 14-bit signal processing 58 MHz pixel clock 30.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 4. Locations and Functions FCC seal 4.1. CM-141MCL/CB-141MCL ⑤ ④ POWER/ TRIG MINI-CL Caution seal ⑥ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lens mount CCD sensor 26-pin multi connector 12-pin connector LED Mounting holes *1) Note: *2) Note: *3) Note: ③ Serial No. ② ① C-mount (Note *1) 2/3 inch CCD sensor Camera Link interface(Miniature type)(Note*2) DC +12V power and trigger input Indication for power and trigger M3 depth 3.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA FCC s eal 4.2. CM-141PMCL/CB-141PMCL ⑤ ④ POWER/TRIG PoCL ① C mount ② ③ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lens mount CCD sensor 26-pin multi connector LED Mounting holes *1) Note: *2) Note: *3) Note: Ser i al No. Caut i on s eal ⑤ C-mount (Note *1) 2/3 inch CCD sensor Camera Link interface(Miniature type)(Note*2) Indication for power and trigger M3 depth 3.5mm for tripod mount plate(Note*3) Rear protrusion on C-mount lens must be less than 10.0mm.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 5. Pin Assignment 5.1 12-pin Multi-connector (DC-in/GPIO/Iris Video) Type: HR10A-10R-12PB (Hirose) male. (Seen from the rear of camera) 9 1 2 8 10 11 3 4 7 12 5 6 Fig.3. 12-pin connector. Pin no. Signal Remarks 1 GND 2 +12 V DC input 3 GND Continuous and RCT 4 Iris Video out 5 GND 6 NC 7 NC 8 GND 9 XEEN output 10 Trigger input (Note*1) 11 NC 12 GND *1: Default setting is via Camera Link. This can be selected by command TI.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 5.2.2 CM-141 PMCL /-RA and CB-141 PMCL/-RA Fig.5. Mini-CL connector Pin No 1 13 14 26 7(+),20(-) 8(-),21(+) 10(+),23(-) 9(-),22(+) 6(-),19(+) 4(-),17(+) 3(-),16(+) 2(-),15(+) 5(-),18(+) I/O I I I I I/O O I I O O O O O Name DC +12V GND GND DC +12V RXD TXD Reserve Trigger TxOUT3 TxOUT2 TxOUT1 TxOUT0 TxClk Note For # 26 pin For # 1 pin Serial Com. CC1 Ext.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 5.4 Input and output circuits In the following schematic diagrams the input and output circuits for video and timing signals are shown. Note: PMCL version does not have this function due to the lack of 12-pin connector. 3.3V 560 IRIS VIDEO Video 12K DA 0 12K 1 Ｖ Ｅ MUX Ｅ DEMUX 105 1K Ｖ Ｃ Ｃ 105 C 1K INH A GND 5.4.1 Iris video output This signal can be used for lens iris control in Continuous and RCT modes.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 5.4.4 Camera Link interface The digital video is available via Camera Link, with 8-,10- or 12-bit pixel depth, using the CL Base configuration. The digital output signals follow the Camera Link standard using Channel Link chip sets. The data bits from the digital video, FVAL, LVAL, DVAL and EEN are multiplexed into the twisted pairs, which are a part of the Camera Link. Trigger signals and the serial camera control are feed directly through its own pairs.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 5.4.5 Video Output Bit allocation CCD out Black 300mV 342mV↑ Analogue Out (Equivalent) 0% Setup 3.6%, 25mV 100% 700mV 114% 800mV 1023 8bit 8LSB 222LSB 255LSB White Clip Level 890 Digital Out [LSB] 100% Level 32 0 Black Level 25 Analog Out [mV] 700 800 Fig.10.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6. Functions and Operations 6.1. Basic functions The CM-141MCL and CB-141MCL cameras are progressive scan cameras with 12-, 10- or 8-bit video output via a Mini Camera Link interface. The cameras have 2/3, 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 partial scanning or variable partial scanning for faster frame rates. Vertical binning mode is also available on monochrome version.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.1.2 CB-141MCL Bayer mosaic filter CB-141MCL is a color camera based on a CCD sensor with a Bayer RGB color mosaic. The color image reconstruction is done in the host PC. The color sequence in the video signal is the same for all scanning formats. FVAL Timing Actual V Line # 1 8 The line readout follows LVAL. The first valid pixel is the same timing as DVAL. The Bayer color sequence starts with: RGR for odd line numbers.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 8 lines Image Height 1032 lines Minimum: 8 lines Maximum: 1032 lines 1/8 Image start line/end line 1024/ 1032 Image start line from 1 to 1024 Image end line from 8 to 1032 Image start at 1st line Fig.14.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.1.4 Electronic Shutter CM-141MCL / CB-141MCL has conventional shutter functions such as preset shutter and programmable shutter as well as a new function of fine exposure. Preset Shutter 9 steps of preset shutter are available: OFF (1/30); 1/60,1/100,1/250,1/500,1/1,000,1/2,000, 1/4,000,1/8,000,1/10,000 sec. Programmable Shutter It is possible to set the shutter speed in the range of 2L to 1052L by 1L unit, in the case of Full Frame operation.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.1.5 Auto-Iris Lens video output (12-pin Hirose connector) This analogue signal is available at pin 4 of 12-pin Hirose connector. It can be used for lens iris control in continuous mode and RCT mode only. This output is always effective. As the signal is taken after the CCD sensor output passes through the gain circuit, the gain setting is influenced. The video output is with sync signal. The level is 1.0V. PMCL models do not have this function.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.1.7 Rear panel indicator. The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: Power /Trig LED Amber: Power connected – initiating Steady green: Camera is operating in continuous mode Flashing green: The camera is receiving an external trigger POWER/TRIG PoCL Fig.17 Rear Panel(CM/CB-141MCL) Fig.18 Rear Panel(CM/CB-141PMCL) .
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.2. Sensor Layout and timing 6.2.1 CCD Sensor Layout The CCD sensor layout with respect to pixels and lines used in the timing and video full frame read out is shown below. OB 2 1040 Effective Video Output 1392 (H) x 1040 (V) 1052 Pixel (1,1) R G G B R G OB(7) 1434 7 OB 2 4 3 3 OB 1392 40 Fig.19 CCD sensor layout Important Note: By using Optical Black (OB) transfer mode, the user can select whether to include optical black pixels in the image stream.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.2.2 Horizontal timing The LVAL period is shown for normal continuous mode. 1 LVAL 1830 clk=31.551 us 1clk=17.241 ns LVAL DATA OUT Valid data OB 1392ck 40ck 1432ck DVAL 1392ck Fig.20 Horizontal timing 6.2.3 Vertical timing The FVAL period for normal continuous mode full scan is shown. Fig.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.2.4 Partial Scanning The FVAL period is shown for 1/2 partial scan in normal continuous mode. Vertical Timing The diagram and table below provide vertical timing information for the fixed partial scan settings 1/2, 1/4, 1/3 and 2/3. Values for vertical timing in partial scan continuous mode.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Horizontal Timing The horizontal timing is the same as that of the full scanning. 1 LVAL 1830 clk=31.551 us 1clk=17.241 ns LVAL DATA OUT Valid data OB 1392ck 40ck 398 ck 1432ck DVAL 1392ck Fig.23 Horizontal Timing for Partial Scanning 6.2.5 Vertical binning Vertical binning combines charge from two adjacent lines, reducing the vertical resolution to half and at the same time increasing frame rate and sensitivity.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Vertical timing Fig.25 Vertical Timing for Vertical Binning 6.3. Operation Modes This camera can operate in 5 primary modes. 1. Continuous Mode 2. Edge Pre-select Mode (EPS) 3. Pulse Width Control Mode (PWC) 4. Reset Continuous Trigger Mode(RCT) 5.Smearless EPS Mode Pre-selected exposure. Pre-selected exposure. Pulse width controlled exposure. Pre-select exposure Pre-select exposure 6.3.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.3.2 Edge Pre-select (EPS) Trigger Mode An external trigger pulse initiates the capture, and the exposure time (accumulation time) is the fixed shutter speed set by registers. The accumulation can be LVAL synchronous or LVAL asynchronous. The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the selected shutter time. For timing details, refer to fig. 20 through fig. 27.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA LVAL async timing Fig.27 Edge Pre-select LVAL a-sync Timing 6.3.3 Pulse Width Control (PWC) Trigger Mode In this mode the accumulation time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Here it is possible to have a long time exposure. The maximum recommended time is <2 seconds. The accumulation can be LVAL synchronous or LVAL asynchronous. The resulting video signal will start to be read out after the trigger rising edge. For timing details, refer to fig. 20 through fig.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA LVAL sync timing Fig.28 Pulse width control LVAL sync. LVAL async timing Fig.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.3.4 Reset Continuous (RCT) trigger mode The RCT mode operates like EPS(edge preselect)mode with smear less function. An external trigger pulse will immediately stop the video read out, reset and restart the exposure, then operate as normal mode until the next trigger. After the trigger pulse is input, a fast dump read out is performed. In the CM-141MCL/ CB-141MCL, this period is 6.65ms which is 211L. The exposure time is determined by the pre-set shutter speed.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.3.5 Smear less EPS Trigger mode This mode is EPS trigger mode with smear less function. Once the external trigger is input, a fast dump is activated. Then exposure starts with the preset shutter speed. This mode can eliminate smear on the upper part of the image. This mode functions only in LVAL asynchronous mode.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 6.4. Operation Mode and Functions matrix ID Value 0 1 2 Mode Continuous Shutter Vertical Partial Preset / Binning Scanning Program. (Note 1) Yes Edge Preselect Yes (PS) Pulse Width Not Control applicable (PW) LVAL Sync/ Async Auto Iris output (Note 3) Yes Yes --- Yes Yes Yes Auto No Yes Yes Auto No 3 RCT Yes Yes Yes Async Yes 4 Smearless EPS（Note2） Yes Yes Yes Async No Note 1: Vertical binning is available only for CM-141MCL.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 7. Configuring the Camera 7.1 RS-232C control All configuration of the CM-141MCL and CB-141MCL cameras is done via the RS-232C port on the 12 pin HR connector or via Camera Link. The camera can be set up from a PC running terminal emulator software, or using JAI's camera control software. Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 7.2 Setting functions 7.2.1 Bit allocation. BA=0, BA=1, BA=2 This command sets the output from 8-bit , 10-bit or 12-bit. 7.2.2 Partial scan. SC=0 through 5. The CCD scanning format can be selected between full or partial scanning. With partial scanning only the vertical central part of the CCD sensor is read out with a higher frame rate. The partial scan is done by a fast dump read out of the lines in the vertical CCD register down to the top of the partial image.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Load settings. LD. This command will load previously stored settings to the camera. 3 user settings can be stored in the camera EEPROM. 1 factory setting is also stored in the camera. The settings stored in the last used user area are used as default settings at power up. Save Settings. SA. This command will store the actual camera settings to 1 of the 3 user areas in the camera EEPROM. EEPROM Area. EA.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Command Name Format Parameter Remarks C - Trigger mode 1 Trigger Mode TR=[Param.] TR? 0=Normal (Continuous) 1=EPS(Edge pre select) 2=PWC(Pulse width control) 3=RCT 5=Smear Less EPS 2 Trigger Polarity TP=[Param.] TP? 0=Active Low 1=Active High 3 Trigger Input TI=[Param.] TI? 0=Camera Link 1=Hirose 12pin Bit Allocation BA=[Param.] BA? 0=8bit, 1=10bit , 2=12bit Scan Format SC=[Param.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 8. Camera Control Tool for CM-141 MCL / CB-141 MCL The Camera Control Tool for Windows 2000/XP can be downloaded from www.jai.com. The control tool contains a camera control program and a developer's kit for integrating the control tool in your own software. For the integrator and experienced user, the Camera Control Toll is much more than a program with a window interface. It also provides an easy and efficient ActiveX interface built for MS Windows 2000/XP.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA At the bottom of the windows (all windows but the Communication Window is a colored bar. The bar is green when the Camera Control Tool is connected to a camera and the camera is turned on. The bar is red when the Camera Control Tool is not connected to a camera or when the camera is turned off. 8.3 Communication Window The Communication Window is used to connect the Camera Control Tool with the JAI camera.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Files When clicking the Write to File or Read from File button, the user is prompted for a file using a standard file dialog. New files are created if they do not already exist. Files for camera settings have the extension cam. Information about the communication port is not stored in the files. All settings are automatically sent to the camera when a file has been loaded (if the camera is online).
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 8.5 Using the Camera Control Tool Here is some practical information about the Camera Control Tool: 1. The Camera Control Tool bar is always on top of other windows. 2. When you minimize the Camera Control Tool bar all open windows will close. 3. It is possible to work with the Camera Control Tool when the camera is online and when the camera is offline. 4.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA FCC seal (1.02) 26 External Appearance and Dimensions 5 (depth0.14) (0.2) 67 (2.64) 3-M3 depth 3.5 44 (1.73) 6.3 (0.25) 75 (2.95) POWER/ TRIG MINI-CL 14.5 (0.57) 29 (1.14) C-Mount 59 (2.32) Serial No. 13 (0.51) Caution seal 26 5 (0.2) (1.02) 9. Outside dimension tolerance:±0.3mm ( ) in inch 6-M3 depth 3.5 (depth0.14) Fig.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA MINI-CL 6.3 (0.25) POWER/ TRIG Serial No. 4-3M depth 3.5 (depth0.14) 50 (1.97) 93.5 (3.68) 44 (1.73) 26 (1.02) 8 (0.31) 32.5 (1.28) 32.5 (1.28) 6-3M depth 3.5 (depth0.14) 29 (1.14) 31 (1.22) 8 5 (0.31) (0.20) 14.5 (0.57) C-Mount 3-M3 depth 3.5 (depth0.14) Unit:mm, ( ) inch Outside size tolerance：±0.3mm Fig.33 Caution seal 58 (2.28) FCC seal 26 (1.02) Outline for CM/CB-141MCL-RA 39 26 (1.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 3- M3dept h 3.5 26 ( 1. 02) FCC s eal ( dept h0. 14) 5 ( 0. 2) 67 ( 2. 64) 44 ( 1. 73) 75 ( 2. 95) 5 ( 0. 2) PoCL 14. 5 ( 0. 57) 29 ( 1. 14) POWER/TRIG C- Mount 13 ( 0. 51) 59 ( 2. 32) Ser i al No. 26 ( 1. 02) Caut i on s eal 5 ( 0. 2) Out s i de s i ze t ol er ance：± 0. 3mm ( ) in inch 6- M3dept h 3.5 ( dept h0. 14) Fig.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA PoCL 5 ( 0. 20) POW ER / TRIG Ser i al No. 8 ( 0. 31) 50 ( 1. 97) 93. 5 ( 3. 68) 3- M3dept h3.5 ( dept h0. 14) Caut i on s eal 58 ( 2. 28) FCC s eal 26 ( 1. 02) 32. 5 ( 1. 28) 14. 5 ( 0. 57) 4- M3dept h 3.5 ( dept h0. 14) 44 ( 1. 73) 26 ( 1. 02) 29 ( 1. 14) 8 5 ( 0. 31) ( 0. 20) C- Mount ( dept h0. 14) 32. 5 ( 1. 28) 6- M3dept h3.5 26 ( 1. 02) 31 ( 1. 22) Out s i de s i ze t ol er ance：± 0. 3mm ( Fig.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 10. Specifications Spectral response Fig.36 Spectral response for CM-141MCL/141MCL-RA 1.0 R 0.9 G 0.8 Relative Response 10.1 0.7 B 0.6 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.1 0 400 450 550 500 600 650 Wave Length (nm) Fig.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 10.2. Specification table Specifications CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Scanning system Frame rate full frame Pixel clock Line frequency CCD sensor Sensing area Cell size Active pixels Pixels in video output. Full Scan 2/3 partial Scan 1/2 partial Scan 1/4 partial Scan 1/8 partial Scan Variable Partial Scan Vertical Binning Sensitivity on sensor (minimum) S/N ratio Digital Video output CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Progressive scan 30.12 frames/sec.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Specifications Dimensions Weight CM/CB141MCL/PMCL CM/CB141MCL/PMCL-RA CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 44 x 29 x 75 mm (W x H x D) excluding protuberances 44 x 29 x 93.5 mm (W x H x D) excluding protuberances CM/CB141MCL/PMCL 130 g CM/CB141MCL/PMCL-RA 160 g In order to get specified performance, it is needed to have approx. 30 minutes pre-heating.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 11. Appendix 11.1. Precautions Personnel not trained in dealing with similar electronic devices should not service this camera. The camera contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. The handling of these devices should follow the requirements of electrostatic sensitive components. Do not attempt to disassemble this camera. Do not expose this camera to rain or moisture.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA 11.4. Caution when mounting the camera When you mount the camera on your system, please make sure to use screws of the recommended length described in the following drawing. Longer screws may cause serious damage to the PCB inside the camera. Camera chassis 3.5mm ± 0.2mm Fixing plate If you mount the tripod mounting plate, please use the provided screws. Camera chassis 3.5mm ± 0.2mm Tripod mount 11.5.
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Index A L Auto Iris Lens ............................................ 17 Lens mount ............................................... 43 B P Bayer mosaic filter ...................................... 14 Blemishes................................................. 45 partial scan .............................................. 21 Partial scanning ......................................... 21 Partial Scanning .........................................
CM-141MCL/PMCL/RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA Change History Month/Year May 2009 Sept 2009 Revision 1.0 1.1 Feb 2010 1.2 Changes New issue Change the depth in chasses for screws from 4mm to 3.3mm and add the caution on Appendix, 11.4 Correct the wrong description (Chapter 5.1 #11 of 12pin connector is NC, not DC+12V in .
CM-141MCL/PMCL/-RA / CB-141MCL/PMCL/-RA User's Record Camera type: CM-141MCL/141MCL-RA/141PMCL/141PMCL-RA CB-141MCL/141MCL-RA/141PMCL/141PMCL-RA Revision: …………….. Serial No. …………….. Firmware version. …………….. For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor. User's Mode Settings. User's Modifications. Company and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
