User ManualTable of ContentsNotice3Warranty3Certifications3WARNING3Table of Contents5List of Figures7List of Tables9Dual-Tap TM-4200CL AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software11Operation Manual111 Software Use and Installation Introduction111.1 Software Installation111.1.1 Before Installing the Dual-Tap AccuPiXEL Series Camera-Control Software111.1.2 Installing the Software121. To obtain the Dual Tap software visit the JAI PULNiX web site at http://www.jaipulnix.com122. Click the Support link123. Click the Software Downloads link under the Customer Support menu124. Select the camera model number by clicking in the option button.125. Select either Open or Save on the install dialog box126. Open the file.127. Double click on the Setup icon.12FIGURE 1. Setup installs Dual Tap AccuPIXel v 2.5.0128. Follow the Setup instructions.12FIGURE 2. AccuPIXel Setup screen13FIGURE 3. Follow the installation directions131.1.3 Installing the Camera Link API DLL (clserXXX.dll)131.1.4 Running Dual Tap AccuPiXEL13FIGURE 4. The screen grabber has an essential .dll file.141.1.5 Uninstalling the Software141. Open “Add or Remove Programs” in the control panel.142. Select Dual Tap AccuPiXEL from the lists of the installed software.143. Click the Change or Remove button.14FIGURE 5. “Add or Remove Programs” utility uninstalls older software.152 TM/TMC-4200CL Camera16FIGURE 6. Back of the TM/TMC 4200CL163 Graphical User Interface173.1 GUI Features17FIGURE 7. Main DualTap AccuPiXEL Window173.2 Using the CamLink Mode18FIGURE 8. Setting up CamLink18FIGURE 9. Choose the desired frame driver .dll18FIGURE 10. An error message appears if the .dll application is missing.183.2.1 GigE Mode183.3 Operating The Control Software193.3.1 Check Current Camera Setting19FIGURE 11. The report frame is near the bottom of the window.193.3.2 Exposure Control193.3.2 (a) Shutter Speed19FIGURE 12. Continuous mode operates the shutter from the camera settings.19FIGURE 13. Trigger mode uses a manual or sensor command to operate the shutter.20FIGURE 14. To use Programmable shutter speed, select Programmable:203.3.2 (b) Expo (lines)203.3.2 (c) Scan Area20FIGURE 15. The Scan Area drop down box.21FIGURE 16. Enter the starting line number for a programmable scan.21FIGURE 17. Click the Apply button after programming the scan.213.3.3 Gain Control223.3.3 (a) Gain22FIGURE 18. Gain is being set if the R Auto Gain box appears checked.223.3.4 Offset Voltage22FIGURE 19. R Auto Offset box is checked only while the camera sets the command.22FIGURE 20. Click the corresponding option button to set the tap.233.3.5 Video Depth23FIGURE 21. Click the option button to select Video Depth.233.3.6 Image Pre-Processing23FIGURE 22. Checking “Enable Blemish Compensation” activates Image Pre- Processing.233.3.7 Ctrl Signals23FIGURE 23. Set “Ctrl Signal” by clicking the option button matching your cabling.233.3.8 Trigger24FIGURE 24. Set “Trigger” by clicking the desired option button.243.3.9 LUT (Look-Up Table)243.3.9 (a) Positive or Negative LUT Selection24FIGURE 25. Set “Positive” or “Negative” LUT.243.3.9 (b) LUT (Look-Up Table) Table Selection24FIGURE 26. Table drop down menu:24FIGURE 27. Gamma.45 imitates human eye sensitivity when creating an image.25FIGURE 28. The knee setting activates when “Send Knees” is clicked.253.3.9 (c) Knee Control263.3.10 Report Section26FIGURE 29. The report frame shows the recent camera actions.26FIGURE 30. A table helps users understand the report screen.263.3.11 Main Menu: “Option”263.3.11 (a) Password263.3.11 (b) Test Pattern27FIGURE 31. Use the “Option” menu to access the test pattern.273.3.11 (c) Pixel Output Order27FIGURE 32. Use the “Option” menu to access the test pattern.273.3.12 EEPROM273.3.12 (a) Load Page273.3.12 (b) Save Page273.3.12 (c) Read Page283.3.13 Main Menu “Connectivity”28FIGURE 33. Use the “Connectivity” menu to set buffer size.283.3.14 Main Menu “About”28FIGURE 34. The “About” menu provides hardware and software information.283.3.14 (a) Camera Model283.3.14 (b) CPU Firmware Version283.3.14 (c) About Control Software283.3.15 Exit28TM/TMC-4200CL Series Progressive Scan Cameras29Operation Manual294 Hardware Introduction294.1 Product Description294.2 Features304.3 System Configuration31FIGURE 35. CL (Camera Link) System Configuration315 Installation325.1 Getting Started325.1.1 Unpacking Instructions325.1.2 Components List325.1.3 Accessories and Options325.2 Camera Setup325.2.1 Heat Dissipation325.2.2 Connector Pin Configurations335.2.2 (a) 12-Pin Connector33TABLE 1. 12-Pin Connector33FIGURE 36. Hirose Connector335.2.2 (b) Digital I/O Connector34FIGURE 37. 26-pin Camera Link Connector.34TABLE 2. Connector and Pin-out Configurations345.2.2 (c) Analog Output Connector34FIGURE 38. BNC Connector.345.2.3 Camera Link Cable35FIGURE 39. 3M Camera Link Cable355.2.4 Power Supplies and Power Cable Setup355.2.4 (a) Power Supplies355.2.4 (b) JAI Power Cables36FIGURE 40. 12P-02S Interface Cable (optional)36FIGURE 41. 12P-02S Interface Cable Pin Out365.2.4 (c) Building Your Own Power Cable365.2.4 (d) Attaching the Power Cable to the Connector361. Rotate the connector while applying slight pressure until the keyways line up.362. Press the connector into place until firmly seated.363. Plug the power cord into the 100V AC socket. This will power up the camera.365.2.5 Attaching the Analog Video Output375.2.6 Attaching the Camera Lens376 Functions and Operations386.1 Camera Rear Pane38FIGURE 42. Camera Connectors386.1.1 Digital I/O Connector (Camera Link)386.1.2 Analog Output Connector386.1.3 Power and External Sync Connector386.2 Sensor Layer and Timing39FIGURE 43. Digital Video Output39FIGURE 44. Camera Timing Chart40FIGURE 45. Digital Data Output Order for Configuration40FIGURE 46. Field Video Timing--Continuous Mode416.3 Scan Area416.3.1 Preset Scan Area416.3.2 Programmable Scan Area42FIGURE 47. Bayer 143FIGURE 48. Bayer 2436.3.3 Full Scan Area 2x2 Binning43FIGURE 49. 2x2 Binning446.3.4 Sub-sampling Digital Zoom44FIGURE 50. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom45FIGURE 51. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 2x45FIGURE 52. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 3x46FIGURE 53. Sub-sampling Digital Zoom 4x47TABLE 3. Scan Area Start Points476.4 Electronic Shutter486.4.1 Preset Shutter48TABLE 4. Electronic Preset Shutter486.4.2 Programmable Exposure-Continuous Mode486.4.3 Asynchronous No Shutter Mode48FIGURE 54. External Trigger Timing.496.4.4 Asynchronous Programmable Exposure Mode49FIGURE 55. Asynchronous Programmable External Trigger506.4.5 Pulse Width Control Mode50FIGURE 56. Pulse Width Control Trigger516.4.6 Particle Imaging Velocimetry Fixed Exposure Mode51FIGURE 57. PIV Exposure Timing Table516.4.7 PWC PIV Mode52FIGURE 58. PWC PIV Timing Table.52TABLE 5. Timing Chart52TABLE 6. Asynchronous Mode Chart546.5 Dynamic Range Control54FIGURE 59. Output and Blooming546.5.1 Programmable Look-Up Table (LUT) and Knee Control556.6 External Sync and Pixel Locking567 Serial Communication Kit577.1 Serial Communication Kit577.2 TM-4200CL Command List58TABLE 7. TM-4200CL Command List58TABLE 8. TM-4200CL Command Response Table618 Problems and Solutions648.0.1 Symptom: No Video648.0.2 Symptom: Dark Video648.0.3 Symptom: Non-synchronized Video648.1 Information and Support Resources659 Appendix669.1 Specifications66TABLE 9. TM-4200CL Camera Specifications Table669.1.1 TM-4200CL Physical Dimensions67FIGURE 60. Physical Dimensions679.1.2 Spectral Response67FIGURE 61. 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