CV-A1
6.11. Other Functions.
Gain and analogue settings.
!! Do not adjust these settings unless you have knowledge to video adjustments !!
The video gain can be set to
AGC
or
manual
. In AGC mode the video level is kept constant by
the automatic gain control circuit within a 12 dB range. Normal 700 mVpp
±
30 mV. The level can
be adjusted with
AGC level
.
In manual gain mode, either the gain level or the rear potentiometer can adjust the level.
Setup level.
This setting can adjust the setup level (or black level). Normal 20 mVpp
±
2 mv.
White clip level
. For adjusting the wanted white clip level. Normal 800 mVpp
±
30 mv.
Gamma select.
Gamma can be 1 (linear) or 0.45.
Sync signal on/off
. Off will remove the composite sync signal from the video signal.
Pixel clock on/off.
Set to on if the pixel clock is used. To avoid interference the pixel clock out
should be off when not used.
EEN/WEN output.
Will select EEN or WEN signal output on pin #6 on 6-pin connector.
Trigger polarity.
Will invert the trigger-input signal.
WEN polarity.
Will invert the WEN output signal.
7. Configuring the Camera
7.1. RS-232C control.
All configuration of the A1 camera is done via the RS-232C port. The camera can be set up from
a PC running terminal emulator software, or using JAI´s camera control software.
Below is the description of the ASCII based short command protocol.
Communication setting.
Baud Rate
9600 bps
Data Length
8 bit
Start Bit
1 bit
Stop Bit
1 bit
Parity None
Xon/Xoff Control None
RS 232C cable
TXD
RXD
GND
1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI
9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT
CAMERA
TXD
RXD
GND
1 CD
4 DTR
6 DSR
2 RXD
3 TXD
5 GND
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 CI
9 pin
D-con
PC COM
PORT
CAMERA
Protocol.
Transmit setting to camera:
NN=
[
Parameter
]
<CR><LF>
(NN is any kind of command. Capital or small letters.)
To have all communication visible on the emulator screen, start with:
EB=1<CR><LF>
The camera answers:
COMPLETE<CR><LF>
Transmit the following to have the actual parameter for a command:
NN?<CR><LF>
(NN is any commands with parameters.)
The camera answers:
NN=
[
Parameter
]
Transmit the following to have the camera actual setting:
ST?<CR><LF>
The camera returns the actual parameter settings.
Transmit the following to have a command list:
HP?<CR><LF>
The camera returns a complete command list.
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