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Spark Series User Manual SP-5000M-PMCL SP-5000C-PMCL 5M CMOS Digital Progressive Scan Monochrome and Color Camera Document Version: Ver.1.1 SP-5000-PMCL_Ver.1.1_Oct2013 1046E-1305...
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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.
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SP-5000M-PMCL 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.
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SP-5000C-PMCL 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.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Contents Before using this camera ..............- 6 - General ...................- 7 - Camera composition ..............- 7 - 3. Key features ................- 8 - 4. Parts locations and their functions ...........- 9 - 4.1 Parts locations and their functions ............... - 9 - Rear Panel ....................
All controllable functions are stored in the camera’s XML file. The JAI SDK can be downloaded from www.jai.com . A camera control tool for using the Short ASCII command protocol is not available on the JAI website. Please contact your local JAI representative if this is required.
The latest version of this manual can be downloaded from: www.jai.com The latest version of the JAI SDK for the SP-5000M-PMCL and SP-5000C-PMCL can be downloaded from: www.jai.com For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor.
120 frames/second for 8-tap output Supports ROI (Region Of Interest) modes for faster frame rate 0dB to +24dB gain control for both SP-5000M-PMCL and SP-5000C-PMCL 10 μs (1/100,000) to 8 seconds exposure control in 1 μs step ...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 4. Parts locations and their functions 4.1 Parts locations and their functions Lens mount C-mount (Note *1) 10-pin connector AUX interface connector LED Indication for power and trigger input 12-pin connector DC+12V and trigger input ...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Rear Panel The rear panel mounted LED provides the following information: Amber: Power connected – initiating This light goes OFF after initiating. Steady green: Camera is operating in Continuous mode Flashing green: The camera is receiving external triggering ...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 5.1.2.2 Pin assignment Table-2 Camera link pin configuration – connector 1 Pin No In/Out Name Note 1,26 Power Power 2(-),15(+) X_OUT0 3(-),16(+) X_OUT1 Data output 4(-),17(+) X_OUT2 5(-),18(+) X_Clk Clock for CL 6(-),19(+) X_OUT3 Data output 7(+),20(-)
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Camera Link interface 5.2.1 Camera Link Interface Table-6 Camera Link interface SP-5000M/C-PMCL Camera Link Configuration Base Medium Full 80bit Full Port Camera Link port/bit 2Tap / 12bit 4Tap / 12bit 8 Tap / 8bit 8 Tap / 10bit...
2. Please check whether the frame grabber complies with those formats if you use 80-bit (8-tap/10-bit) camera configuration. 3. If you use 80-bit (8-tap/10-bit) camera configuration, DVAL and Exposure Active (JAI custom) are not output through the Camera Link interface. FVAL is only output via Digital I/O-1 connector.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Digital IN/OUT interface In the SP-5000M-PMCL and SP-5000C-PMCL, the software control tool can assign the necessary signals used in the system to digital inputs and outputs (see Section 5.3.7.1 for block diagram). 5.3.1 Line Selector In the Line Selector, the following input and output signals can be assigned.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 5.3.6 Line Format Indicates the interface information of the input and output lines. Not connected, TTL, LVDS or Opto-coupled Note: In the SP-5000-PMCL, Opto-coupled interface is not available. 5.3.7 GPIO GPIO is a general interface for input and output and controls the I/O for trigger signals and other valid signals and pulse generators.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 5.3.7.2 Input and output matrix table The relation between input and output is as follows. Table-9 GPIO matrix table Selector (Cross Pulse Generator Trigger Selector Line Selector point switch output) Selector Source signal (Cross point switch input) ...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 5.4.9 Pulse Generator Clear Source The following clear sources can be selected as the pulse generator clear signal. Table - 12 Pulse generator clear source Pulse Generator Clear Source Description item Connect Low level signal to Clear Source for the selected pulse generator.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Sensor layout, output format and timing Sensor layout The CMOS sensors used in the SP-5000M-PMCL and SP-5000C-PMCL have the following pixel layout. 6.1.1 Monochrome sensor Pixel (0,0) 2560 Pixels Fig. 10 Monochrome sensor layout 6.1.2 Bayer sensor...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Camera output format (Tap Geometry) Table - 14 Output format Camera output format Bit assignment Refer to drawing 1X2–1Y 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit 6.2.1 1X4–1Y 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit 6.2.2 1X8–1Y 8-bit, 10-bit 6.2.3 1X10–1Y 8-bit 6.2.4 Note: The camera output description is based on GenICam SFNC Ver.1.5.1.
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 6.2.2 1X4–1Y 1X4–1Y is a 4-tap readout system specified in GenICam Tap Geometry and it outputs as the following. Tap 1 Tap 2 Tap 2 Tap 2 Step X = 4 X5120 X2053 X2054 X2055 X2056 X2057...
6.3.1 Horizontal timing The horizontal frequency is changed by setting the Tap Geometry. In the SP-5000M-PMCL and SP-5000C-PMCL, H-binning is available but the horizontal frequency is not changed. Therefore, the frame rate is not increased in H-Binning mode. FVAL Active...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Table 15. Continuous Trigger / Horizontal timing 1X10–1Y (1/2) Camera Settings LVAL LVAL H-Offset Binning 1: OFF Active Non-Active 2* ON Offset Offset Horizont [Unit: [Unit: [Unit: Width Height Vertical Clock] Clock] Clock] 2560 2048 27 to 30...
DVAL and Exposure Active, which are normally output to Camera Link spare bits, are not output through the Camera Link interface as data bits are applied to those bits. In the SP-5000M-PMCL, H-Binning and V-Binning functions are available but H-Binning function does not make the frame rate faster.
However, in the horizontal direction, the horizontal frequency is not changed if the width is decreased. In the SP-5000M-PMCL, the minimum width is “16” and minimum height is “1”. In the SP-5000C-PMCL, the minimum width is “16” and minimum height is “2”.
ROI. ROI setting: Height: 1 line to 2048 lines for SP-5000M-PMCL 2 lines to 2048 lines for SP-5000C-PMCL As for the details of ROI settings, refer to section 6.3.3.
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Table 33. Frame rate setting range(Typical) (Continuous Trigger) (1/2) Camera Settings ART Command value : limited reference Min. Max. Setting value Actual period Setting value Actual time /period 1X10 82.3 2048 7246 137.9 fps (Off) (138.007fps) 1024 3623 275.7 fps...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Table 34. Frame rate setting range(Typical) (Continuous Trigger) (2/2) Camera Settings ART Command: Limited Reference Min. Max. Setting Value Actual Period Setting Actual time Value /period 82.3 2048 16327 61.2 fps (Off) (61.248fps) 1024 8163 122.5 fps (On) (122.504fps)
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 7.2. Exposure setting 7.2.1 Mode Exposure Mode sets which exposure mode is to be used. If the trigger is used, Frame Start must also be used. When Exposure Mode is set to Timed or Trigger Width, the combination of Exposure Mode and Frame Start can set various operations.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Note: In the continuous trigger mode (Frame Start Trigger Mode: OFF), the maximum setting value of the exposure time is limited by the frame rate setting. In the SP-5000-PMCL, the maximum value of exposure time is “Frame Rate – 100”. If the exposure mode is OFF, the maximum value of exposure time is set in the camera.
V Binning ON (Full) (Note2) 15.5 ms Note 1: Readout setting in Trigger Overlap is not available Note 2: SP-5000M-PMCL only 7.5. Timed mode (EPS operation) This mode captures image(s) with a preset exposure time by using the external trigger. An additional setting determines if the trigger pulse can be accepted during the exposure period.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Trigger width mode (PWC) In this mode, the exposure time is equal to the trigger pulse width. Accordingly, longer exposure times are supported. Additional settings determine if the trigger pulse can be accepted during the exposure period.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 7.7. RCT mode Until the trigger is input, the camera operates continuously and the video signal for the auto-iris lens is output. At this moment, the video signal, FVAL and LVAL are output but DVAL is not output. When the trigger is input, the fast dump is activated to read out the electronic charge very quickly, after which the accumulation and the readout are performed.
3.9 ms x 2 + Exposure time + 8.01 µs V Binning ON (Full) 15.5 ms x 2 + Exposure time + 8.01 µs (Note2) Note 1. Overlap mode=Readout is not available Note 2. SP-5000M-PMCL only Trigegr Exposure Exposure Active...
15.5ms + Exposure time + 8.01µs (Note 1) Note 1: SP-5000M-PMCL only Note 2: The minimum trigger interval assumes that the exposure time is the same for each index in the sequence. If the exposure time is different, the difference in period should be added to the interval calculation.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Table 44. Sequence mode: Sequence Index default value Sequence ROI Offset Gain Selector Binning Exposure Black Frame Next Width Height Gain Time Level Enable Count Index Sequence Blue Horizontal Vertical (ALL) ROI Index Index - Index 0...
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In Sequence ROI Gain Selector, the gain settings for each index are available. SP-5000C-PMCL: Gain(ALL), Red and Blue can be set. SP-5000M-PMCL: Only Gain is displayed and can be set. (7) Sequence ROI Black Level Black Level setting is available for each index.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL “Normal” “Normal” “Trigger Sequence” “Trigger Sequence” Video Send Mode Sequence Index Sequence Index Sequence Index Sequence Index Can be changed Can be changed Cannot be changed Cannot be changed Sequence Reset “Execute” Command Sequence Index Pointer Sequen &...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL (2) Multi ROI Width The setting range and Step number are the same as the normal ROI setting in which [Width] plus [Offset X] should be equal to [Width Max]. In Multi ROI operation, the maximum offset value in index 1 to index 8 is the object in this calculation.
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL ROI setting explanation if Multi ROI Index Max is set to 4 Index 4 Offset Y Index 2 Offset Y Index 1 Offset X Index 3 Offset X Index 1 Offset X Index 1 Height Index 2...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Fig. 29 Multi ROI settings and output image 7.11. Operation and function matrix Table - 46 Operation and function matrix Auto Binning Binning Exposure Trigger Trigger Exposure White Auto Iris Auto Auto Vertical Horizontal Overlap operation Mode...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Other functions Black level control This function adjusts the setup level. Variable range: -256 to 255 LSB (at 10-bit output) 8.1.1 Black Level Selector The following items can be adjusted. Monochrome: Black Level All Color: Black Level All/ Black Level Red/ Black Level Blue 8.1.2...
Gain Raw Digital All:100 ~ 1600(0dB~24dB) Gain Raw Digital Red / Gain Raw Digital Blue :-4533~37876 8.2.4 Gain Auto This provides automatic control of the gain level. This is controlled by the command JAI ALC Reference. There are three modes. OFF: Adjust manually. Once:...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Gain Auto Min: The minimum value of GainAuto control range can be set ALC Reference: The reference level of Gain Auto control can be set (common with Exposure Auto) ALC channel area: The measurement area of GainAuto control can be set, either...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Fig.32 LUT data processing method Gamma This command is used set gamma between gamma 0.45 and gamma 1.0 (OFF). 8 steps are provided. The gamma value is an approximate value. Fig.33 Gamma correction Shading Correction This function compensates for shading (non-uniformity) caused by the lens or the light source used.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Before adjustment After adjustment Fig. 35 Concept drawing of color shading correction Note: Under the following conditions, the shading correction circuit may not work properly. If there is some area in the image with a video level less than 70% ...
ALC Reference is set to 100% video level, AGC, Auto Shutter and/or Auto iris will function to maintain 100% video level. HDR (High Dynamic Range) (SP-5000M-PMCL only) HDR sensing mode can be set when HDR Mode is set to ON while Exposure Mode is Timed.
Dynamic Range [%] (200) (400) (800) (1600) 8.9. Lens The SP-5000M-PMCL and SP-5000C-PMCL can be used with 4 different types of lenses. The lens used must be selected in Lens Select. Table -47 Lens selector Lens Select Description (Control with Note...
8.9.3 Motorized lens The SP-5000M-PMCL and SP-5000C-PMCL can use a motorized lens for zoom, focus and iris. The following functions are available to control the lens via the 10-pin AUX connector. 8.9.3.1 Iris Open: While this command is being sent, the iris continues to open.
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 8.9.3.2 Zoom Wide: While this command is being sent, the zoom continues to move towards wide angle. Tele: While this command is being sent, the zoom continues to move towards telephoto. Stop: When this command is supplied, the zoom operation stops.
2. The frame grabber used must be compliant with Camera Link Specification v1.1 or greater in order to communicate with the JAI SDK and Control Tool. If it is not, the JAI SDK and Control Tool cannot be used, and the Short ASCII communication protocol and associated control tool should be used instead.
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 1280 pixels — The frame rate is not changed. 2048 lines 2048 lines V Binning — 1024 lines 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit Bit assignment 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit Acquisition Mode Continuous Trigger selector Frame Start Trigger mode Continuous, Timed(EPS), Trigger Width,...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Operating temperature -45C to +70C / 20% – 80% (non-condensing) / Humidity Storage Temp. / Humidity -45C to +70C / 20% - 80 % (non-condensing) Regulation CE (EN61000-6-2 and EN61000-6-3), FCC part 15 class B, RoHS, WEEE Housing Dimensions 62 x 62 x 55.5 mm (W x H x D) (excluding protrusion)
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Appendix 1 Short ASCII Command Communication Protocol This chapter described the communication control protocol based on the short ASCII command as the reference 1 Communication setting Baud Rate 9600 Data Length 8bit Start Bit 1bit Stop Bit...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 3. Rewrite new baud rate again with new baud rate (Confirmation command) Send to camera: CBDRT=16(0x10) <CR><LF> Camera response: COMPLETE<CR><LF> In case the camera does not receive the confirming command with new baud rate within 250 ms after sending the acknowledgement it falls back to the original baud rate (9600 bps).
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 2.4.3 Device Control Acce Short DEFA Name Interface Values Description ASCII DeviceFirmwar I String Firm Ver. No. VN?<CR><LF> - - - Version DeviceReset Comman CRS00 CRS00=1<CR><LF> - - - 2.4.4 Image Format Control Acce Short DEFA Name...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 2.4.9 Transport Layer Control Acce Short DEFAU Name Interface Values Description ASCII 1: Geometry_1X2_1Y TAGM=[Param.]<CR>< DeviceTapGeom 3: Geometry_1X4_1Y Enumera TAGM LF> etry 5: Geometry_1X8_1Y tion TAGM?<CR><LF> 6: Geometry_1X10_1Y 2.4.10 User Set Control Short Name Interface Access Values...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 4=Busy. 5=Limit. 6= Trig is not set as Normal. 0: OFF SDM=[Param.]<CR><LF 1: User 1 ShadingMode Enumera > 2: User 2 tion SDM?<CR><LF> 3: User 3 0: Normal 1: Trigger Sequence VSM=[Param.]<CR><LF VideoSendMode Enumera Command > tion Sequence VSM?<CR><LF>...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 0: None 1: P-IRIS Lens AIS=[Param.]<CR><LF> LensSelect Enumera 2: MOTOR Iris Lens AIS?<CR><LF> tion 3: Video Iris Lens 4: DC Iris Lens 0: Video VideoIrisStateC ISC=[Param.]<CR><LF> Enumera 1: Close ontrol ISC?<CR><LF> tion 2: Open ALCA=[Param.]<CR><L ALCChannelAre Enumera...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL AWBA=[Param.]<CR>< AWBChannelAre Enumera AWBA 0: Off / 1: On LF> aAll tion AWBA?<CR><LF> AWBChannelAre Enumera AWBLR 0: Off / 1: On LowRight tion AWBChannelAre AWBLM Enumera 0: Off / 1: On LowMidRight tion AWBChannelAre AWBLM Enumera 0: Off / 1: On...
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SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL 0: Factory area EA?<CR><LF> CurrentAreaNoR 1: User 1 area The camera return the I Integer equest 2: User 2 area latest used DATA 3: User 3 area AREA. PLS=[Param.]<CR><LF PirisLensSelect Enumera No lens available > tion PLS?<CR><LF>...
SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL Appendix 2 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.
5. Exportation When exporting this product, please follow the export regulation of your own country. 6. References 1. This manual and a datasheet for SP-5000M-PMCL / SP-5000C-PMCL can be downloaded from www.jai.com 2. Camera control software can be downloaded from www.jai.com...
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