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Pulnix TM-6CN - User Manual

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TM-7CN / TM-6CN
TM-7EX / TM-6EX
TM-72EX/TM-62EX
Miniature CCD Cameras
Operations Manual
rev. 11/15/07
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Summary

Features and Applications

Specifications

Physical Dimensions

Camera System Accessories

4.1 12-PIN CONNECTOR

Details the pinout and function of the 12-pin connector for TM-7CN and TM-7EX cameras.

6-PIN CONNECTOR PINOUT

Lists the pinout and functions for the 6-pin connector used on the camera.

Setup and Operation

5.1 GETTING STARTED

Instructions for checking order contents, retaining packaging, and bench testing equipment.

5.2 POWER SUPPLY AND POWER CABLE SETUP

Guidance on connecting the 12V DC power supply and power cables to the camera.

5.3 ATTACHING THE VIDEO OUTPUT

How to connect the camera's video output using a BNC connector to a monitor or VCR.

5.4 LENSES

Instructions on attaching C-mount lenses and considerations for flangebacks and format.

5.5 SHUTTER CONTROL SETUP

How to use the SC-745 Shutter Controller with the camera for external shutter speed adjustment.

Shutter Operation

6.1 BCD SHUTTER CONTROL

Explanation of controlling shutter speeds using BCD inputs and the SC-745 controller.

6.2 SUBSTRATE DRAIN SHUTTER MECHANISM

Description of the shutter mechanism based on substrate drain charge transfer.

6.3 SYNC OUTPUT AND CLOCK OUTPUT

Details TTL level sync and buffered pixel clock outputs from TM-7 series cameras.

CCD Characteristics and Operation

7.1 THEORY OF OPERATION

Explains the basic principles of Charge Coupled Device (CCD) operation, including photoelectric conversion and charge transmission.

7.2 MECHANISM OF CCD CHARGE TRANSFER

Details the vertical and horizontal charge transfer mechanisms within the CCD sensor using potential wells.

7.3 SPECTRAL RESPONSE

Provides a graph showing the relative sensitivity of the CCD sensor across different wavelengths.

7.4 FIELD MODE AND FRAME MODE

Explains the differences between FIELD MODE and FRAME MODE scanning for the camera.

Timing Chart

Adjustment Procedure

9.1 Sync Gen Board

Instructions for connecting and testing the Sync Gen board, including jumper settings.

9.2 Processor Board

Steps for connecting and testing the Processor board, including jumper settings and voltage adjustments.

9.3 Imager Board

Procedure for connecting and testing the Imager board, adjusting Vsub voltage.

9.4 Factory Setting

Lists factory settings for AGC/MGC, GAMMA, and FLD/FRM options.

External Sync Version For TM-7 EX;TM-6 EX Only

10.1 External Sync Specification

Specifies the external sync signals (HD, VD) and input impedance requirements for TM-7EX/TM-6EX models.

10.2 Connector Pin Configurations

Details the pin configurations for the 12-pin connector on TM-7EX/TM-6EX models.

10.3 Asynchronous Reset (Standard)

Explains the asynchronous reset feature and its benefits for strobing applications.

10.4 Phase Adjustment

Instructions for performing horizontal and vertical phase adjustments on the TM-7EX Genlock board.

Connector Board

11.1 Impedance selection

Details standard input/output impedance selections for specific connector pins.

11.2 Jumper setting

Lists jumper settings for TM-7CN and TM-7EX models for various configurations.

Pulnix TM-6CN Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sensor TypeCCD
Video OutputComposite Video, 1.0Vp-p/75 Ohms
Power Supply12VDC
Image Sensor1/2 inch
Scanning SystemInterlace
Lens TypeC/CS Mount
Lens MountC/CS Mount
SynchronizationInternal
Shutter Speed1/60 to 1/100, 000 sec
Operating Temperature-10°C to +50°C

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