JAI CV-A33CL User Manual

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CV-A33CL
 
1. General 
The CV-A33CL is a digital CMOS camera designed for automated imaging applications, featuring 
high speed within a uniform and compact housing. 
The high-speed shutter function, asynchronous random trigger mode and partial scan mode, with 
window of interest, allows the camera to capture high quality images of fast moving objects 
with a high frame rate. The CV-A33CL 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-A33CL 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
 
•  1/2” progressive scan monochrome CMOS sensor 
•  659 (h) x 493 (v) 9.9 µm square pixels effective 
•  10 or 8 bit video output in Camera Link 
•  118.4 fps at full resolution 
•  4953 frames/second for a 659 (h) x 3 (v) pixel image 
•  Programmable X and Y origin and size for window of interest 
•  Edge pre-select and pulse width external trigger modes 
•  Global shutter for instant full frame exposure 
•  Programmable shutter from 1 LVAL to 492 LVAL (16.8 µsec. to 8.3 msec.) 
•  Auto trigger function based on programmable 659 (h) x n (v) window  
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Auto trigger frame rate up to 5403 frames/second 
•  Accepts standard C-mount lenses 
•  A-series platform 
•  Short ASCII commands for fast mode setup via serial port 
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Setup by Windows 98/NT/2000 software via RS 232C or Camera Link
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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