JAI LQ-050CL, User Manual

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LQ-050CL
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1. General
The LQ-050CL is a 4CCD line scan camera using four 512 pixel line sensors mounted on a prism, for
the R, G,B and NIR channels. It operates with a 40 MHz pixel clock, resulting in a maximum line rate
of 70,922 lines per second.
The camera outputs digital data in 4 x 8 bits or 4 x 10 bits format via Camera Link. The camera is
configured by software through the serial communication port of the Camera Link interface, or via
RS-232C through a 12-pin Hirose connector.
The camera accepts M52 mount or F-mount lens.
The LQ-050CL is a suitable camera for various applications such as inspection of fruits,
vegetables ,circuits boards or electronic/mechanical parts, as the NIR image can catch scratches or
blemishes on object surfaces which the RGB color image cannot find.
The latest version of the operation manual can be downloaded from www.jai.com .
The latest camera control tool for the LQ-050CL can be downloaded from www.jai.com .
For camera revision history, please contact your local JAI distributor
2. Camera nomenclature
The standard camera composition consists of the camera main body and sensor protection cap.
The camera is available in the following versions:
LQ-050CL
Where L stands for "Line sensor, Q stands for "Quad CCD", 50 represents the resolution "500 pixels",
and
CL stands for "CameraLink TM " interface.
3. Main features
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4CCD line scan camera with 512 pixel resolution
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Dichroic beam splitter prism to separate R,G,B and NIR wavelengths
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70,922 lines per second scan rate
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40 MHz pixel clock
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4 x 8 bits or 4 x 10 bits output through Camera Link interface
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Flat-field correction. Two point pixel-by-pixel compensation on each R,G,B and NIR
channels
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Master gain control in the range of -3dB to +12dB with a fine gain control
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Flat Shading correction and Color Shading Compensation
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One-push auto white balance
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Binning function to increase sensitivity
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Gamma correction using LUT(Look Up Table)
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Auto reset function
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Noise reduction function
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Test pattern generator( color bar, gray, white ) for set-up and trouble shooting
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Electronic shutter (for selected modes)
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Short ASCII commands set-up via RS 232C or Camera Link
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M52 mount or F mount selectable
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Setup by Windows XP/Vista/7 software
About M52 mount: LQ-050CL employs a new M52 mount as the standard. This mount is
recommended in the lens guide line for machine vision applications which is set by Japan
Industrial Imaging Association in corporation with AIA and EMVA. The title of the guideline is
“JIIA LER 004-2010 Recommended Mechanical Interfaces Applied for Each Image Size
Classification” and issued on March 10th, 2010.