RM/TM-1405GE Series
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Installation
Note: If using a power supply other than the standard PD-12U Series from JAI, certain
characteristics are required of the power supply and the wiring in order to properly power the
camera. The camera requires 12V immediately upon start-up; no slow ramps. Once power is
applied, the power supply must be able to support a 2A to 2.5A in-rush current for
approximately 200µs to prevent the voltage at the camera from dropping below the 10.8V
minimum required. Dropping below this will result in the camera’s internal power supply
lowering its impedance in an attempt to draw more current. Since no more current will be
available, the voltage at the camera will drop instead. This will result in a steady state hang-
up which will damage the camera’s power supply and cause the camera to cease operating or
to operate in an unstable manner.
2.2.4
Attaching the Camera Lens
The TM-1405GE camera accepts 1/2” or larger format size C-mount lenses. To attach the C-mount
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to the camera, carefully engage the threads and rotate the lens clockwise until it firmly seats
on the mounting ring. Do not force the lens if it does not seat properly.
Note: Some lenses with extremely long flangebacks may exceed the mounting depth of the camera.
2.2.5
Adjustable Back-Focus
Before cameras are shipped, back focus is carefully set using a collimator, oscilloscope and other
specialized equipment. While the factory-set focus serves well in most cases, an adjustable back
focus makes it possible to improve image sharpness when using lower-cost zoom lenses, custom
optics, or in unusual parameters.
There should be an obvious need to refocus the lens before attempting to change the back focus.
This is a very exacting task. Some cameras have been returned to the factory to reset the back focus
after failed attempts to change the focus by customers. It might be wise to label cameras whose
back focus was adjusted
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The camera must be connected to a monitor before attempting to adjust the back focus.
2.
To back focus the camera, first attach a C-mount lens in the mount. Be certain that the lens is
properly seated.
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Next set the lens focus to infinity (if the lens is a manual iris, set the iris to a high f number
while still retaining a well illuminated image).
4.
Loosen the three miniature hex set-screws (use a 0.9 mm hex wrench) that lock the focus ring
in place (two screws for a CS-mount). Slowly turn the lens and focus ring assembly back and
forth until you obtain the best image of the desired object. This sets the back focus. Once the
best image is obtained, tighten the focus ring set-screws until they are snug. Do not over-
tighten the screws.
Note: Mini-bayonet cameras adapted to C-mount do not have the back focus feature.
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C-mount to F-mount and C-mount to K-mount adapters are available for larger format lenses (35 mm). Check
with local photography dealers for these lens adapters.
