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Enhanced Sensitivity Cameras

Piranha ES

Camera User’s Manual

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Introduction

1.1 Camera Highlights

Features

 8192 or 4096 resolution, 7 µm or 14 µm pixel pitch, 90% fill factor

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 High speed, up to 640 megapixels/ second throughput  Up to 110 kHz (14 µm x 14 µm) line rate  32 / 16 or 16/ 8 stages, independently selectable Time Delay and Integration (TDI)

imaging regions for enhanced user-controlled sensitivity

 Broadband responsivity up to 780 DN (nJ/ cm2) @ 10 dB, 8-bit (ES-82)  4 or 8 taps, bidirectional TDI  100x anti-blooming

Programmability

 Serial interface (ASCII, 9600 baud, adjustable to 19200, 57600, 115200), through

Camera Link™.

 Programmable gain, offset, frame and frame rates, trigger mode, test pattern output,

and camera diagnostics.

 Mirroring and forward/ reverse control.  Selectable Area or TDI Mode of operation. Area Mode facilitates camera alignment

and focusing. Area mode can also be used for regular operation.

 Selectable pixel size (binning).  Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor

FPN and PRNU.

 Selectable Base (ES-80-08k40 only), Medium, or Full Camera Link configuration,

depending on camera model.

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Model Number

Description

ES-80-04k40-00-R

4k resolution, programmable 4 or 8 taps, up to 320 megapixels/ second throughput, 68 kHz line rate, Medium or Full Camera Link configuration. 7 µm x 7 µm pixel size. 16 or 32 stage TDI.

ES-80-08k80-00-R

8k resolution, programmable 4 or 8 taps, up to 640 megapixels/ second throughput, 68 kHz line rate, Medium or Full Camera Link configuration . 7 µm x 7 µm pixel size. 16 or 32 stage TDI.

ES-80-08k40-00-R

8k resolution, programmable 4 or 8 taps, up to 320 megapixels/ second throughput, 34 kHz line rate, Base, Medium or Full Camera Link configuration. 7 µm x 7 µm pixel size. 16 or 32 stage TDI.

ES-82-04k40-00-R

4k resolution, programmable 4 or 8 taps, up to 320 megapixels/ second throughput, 55 kHz line rate, Medium or Full Camera Link configuration. 14 µm x 14 µm pixel size. 8 or 16 stage TDI.

ES-82-04k80-00-R

4k resolution, programmable 4 or 8 taps, up to 640 megapixels/ second throughput, 110 kHz line rate, Medium or Full Camera Link configuration. 14 µm x 14 µm pixel size. 8 or 16 stage TDI.

Description

The Piranha Enhanced Sensitivity (ES) camera family represent Teledyne DALSA's latest generation of superior sensitivity, TDI based cameras. The Piranha ES family maximizes system throughput and provides the largest number of pixels available in a TDI camera. All cameras are capable of bi-directionality and up to 16 or 32 stages of integration, depending on the model.

Applications

The Piranha ES family is ideal for applications requiring high speed, superior image quality, and high responsivity. Applications include:

 Solar cell inspection  Postal sorting (flats)  Flat panel display inspection  Printed circuit board inspection  High performance document scanning  Large web inspection  Low-light applications

Models

The Piranha ES-xx cameras are available in these models.

Table 1: Piranha ES-xx Camera Models Overview

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Feature / Specification

Units Sensor Features

Imager Format

Bidirectional TDI

Resolution

pixels

8192

Pixel Fill Factor

%

90

Pixel Size

µm

7 x 7

Output Format (# of Camera Link taps)

4 or 8 Stage Selection

32, 16

Anti-blooming

100x

CCD Shift Direction Change

seconds

0.2

Optical Interface

Units

Back Focal Distance

F Mount

M42x1 Mount

M72 Mount

mm mm mm

6.56±0.25

Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

x

y

z

z

mm mm mm °

±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.25 ±0.2

Lens Mount Hole

M72x0.75

Mechanical Interface

Units

Camera Size

mm lxhxw

80 x 150 x 65 Mass

g

<800

Connectors

power connector

data connector

6 pin male Hirose MDR26 female

Electrical Interface

Units

Input Voltage

Volts

+12 to +15 ±5%

Power Dissipation1

W

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Throughout the manual, the cameras are referred to as the Piranha ES-xx camera family unless a section is valid to a sp ecific mod el only w here th e cam era’s m od el nu m ber is used.

1.2 Camera Performance Specifications

Table 2: ES-80-08k80 Camera Performance Specifications

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Operating Temperature2

°C

0 to 50 Bit Wid th

Bits

8 or 12 bit user selectable

Output Data Configuration

Medium or Full Camera Link

Operating Ranges

Units

Minimum Line Rate

kHz

3.5

Maximum Line Rate

kHz

68

Throughput

Mpix/ sec

640

Gain

dB

-10 to +10

Performance

Units

Min

Typ

Max

Dynamic Range

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

Ratio 312 166 56

1190 357 119

Random Noise

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN rms .22 .7

2.1

.8

1.5

4.5

SEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

nJ/ cm2

6.4

2.0

0.6

NEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

pJ/ cm2

5.6

Analog Broadband Responsivity

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN/ nJ/ cm2

— 117 —

39 123 390

— 130 —

FPN with correction

0 dB gain FPN w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

.5

—

4.5 —

2

3 3 9

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Performance

Units

Min

Typ

Max

PRNU with correction

0 dB gain w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

4.0

— —

10

8

22 22 25

Saturation Output Amplitude

DN 255

Calibration Time

seconds

8.5

DC Offset

DN 3 5

6

Feature / Specification

Units Sensor Features

Imager Format

Bidirectional TDI

Resolution

pixels

8192

Pixel Fill Factor

%

90

Pixel Size

µm

7 x 7

Output Format (# of Camera Link taps)

4 or 8 Stage Selection

32, 16

Anti-blooming

100x

CCD Shift Direction Change

seconds

0.2

Optical Interface

Units

Back Focal Distance

mm

6.56±0.25

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

 TDI mode of operation. These specifications are not guaranteed for area mode of

operation.

 Line Rate: 10kHz  Nominal Gain setting  Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 700 nm IR cutoff filter installed  All Max specifications are valid over a 0-50°C temperature range  All Typ specifications are measured at 25°C.  All values are referenced at 8-bit

1. Maximum using highest Camera Link mode and maximum line rate

2. Measured at the front plate.

Table 3: ES-80-08k40 Camera Performance Specifications

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Adapters

F Mount M42x1 Mount M72 Mount

Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

x

y

z

z

mm mm mm °

±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.25 ±0.2

Lens Mount Hole

M72x0.75

Mechanical Interface

Units

Camera Size

mm lxhxw

80 x 150 x 65 Mass

g

<800

Connectors

power connector

data connector

6 pin male Hirose MDR26 female

Electrical Interface

Units

Input Voltage

Volts

+12 to +15 ±5%

Power Dissipation1

W

19

Operating Temperature2

°C

0 to 50 Bit Wid th

Bits

8 or 12 bit user selectable

Output Data Configuration

Base, Medium, or Full Camera Link

Operating Ranges

Units

Minimum Line Rate

kHz

3.5

Maximum Line Rate

kHz

34 Throughput

Mpix/ sec

320

Gain

dB

-10 to +10

Performance

Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Dynamic Range

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

Ratio 312 312 100

1920 607 192

Random Noise

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN rms

0.16

0.41

1.3

0.8

2.5

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Performance

Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

SEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

nJ/ cm2

6.4

2.0

0.6

NEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

pJ/ cm2

5.6

Analog Broadband Responsivity

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN/ nJ/ cm

2

— 117

—

39 123 390

— 130 —

FPN with correction

0 dB gain FPN w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

.5

— 3 —

2

3 3 9

PRNU with correction

0 dB gain w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

3.2

— —

7

5.5

22 22 25

Saturation Output Amplitude

DN 255 DC Offset

DN 3 5

6

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

 TDI mode of operation. These specifications are not guaranteed for area mode of

operation.

 Line Rate: 10kHz  Nominal Gain setting  Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 700 nm IR cutoff filter installed  All Max specifications are valid over a 0-50°C temperature range  All Typ specifications are measured at 25°C.  All values are referenced at 8-bit

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Feature / Specification

Units Sensor Features

Imager Form at

Bidirectional TDI

Resolution

pixels

4096

Pixel Fill Factor

%

90

Pixel Size

µm

7 x 7

Output Format (# of Camera Link taps)

4 or 8 Stage Selection

32, 16

Anti-blooming

100x

CCD Shift Direction Change

seconds

0.2

Optical Interface

Units

Back Focal Distance

mm

6.56±0.25

Adapters

F Mount M42x1 Mount M72 Mount

Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

x

y

z

z

mm mm mm °

±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.25 ±0.2

Lens Mount Hole

M72x0.75

Mechanical Interface

Units

Camera Size

mm lxhxw

80 x 150 x 65 Mass

g

<800

Connectors

power connector

data connector

6 pin male Hirose MDR26 female

Electrical Interface

Units

Input Voltage

Volts

+12 to +15 ±5%

Power Dissipation1

W

19

Operating Temperature2

°C

0 to 50 Bit Wid th

Bits

8 or 12 bit user selectable

1. Maximum using highest Camera Link mode and maximum line rate

2. Measured at the front plate.

Table 4: ES-80-04k40 Camera Performance Specifications

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Output Data Configuration

Medium or Full Camera Link

Operating Ranges

Units

Minimum Line Rate

kHz

3.5

Maximum Line Rate

kHz

68 Throughput

Mpix/ sec

320

Gain

dB

-10 to +10

Performance

Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Dynamic Range

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

Ratio 312 166 56

1190 357 119

Random Noise

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN rms

0.22

0.7

2.1

0.8

1.5

4.5

SEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

nJ/ cm2

6.4

2.0

0.6

NEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

pJ/ cm2

5.6

Analog Broadband Responsivity

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN/ nJ/ cm2@700nm

— 117 —

39 123 390

— 130 —

FPN with correction

0 dB gain FPN w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

.5

— 3 —

2

3 3 9

PRNU with correction

0 dB gain w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

3.2

— —

7

5.5

22 22 25

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Performance

Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Saturation Output Amplitude

DN 255 DC Offset

DN 3 5

6

Feature / Specification

Units Sensor Features

Imager Format

Bidirectional TDI

Resolution

pixels

4096

Pixel Fill Factor

%

90

Pixel Size

µm

14 x 14

Output Format (# of Camera Link taps)

4 or 8 Stage Selection

16, 8

Anti-blooming

100x

CCD Shift Direction Change

seconds

0.2

Optical Interface

Units

Back Focal Distance

F Mount

M42x1 Mount

M72 Mount

mm mm mm

6.56±0.25

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

 TDI mode of operation. These specifications are not guaranteed for area mode of

operation.

 Line Rate: 10 kHz  Nominal Gain setting  Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 700 nm IR cutoff filter installed  All Max specifications are valid over a 0-50°C temperature range  All Typ specifications are measured at 25°C.  All values are referenced at 8-bit

1. Maximum using highest Camera Link mode and maximum line rate

2. Measured at the front plate.

Table 5: ES-82-04k40 Camera Performance Specifications

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Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

x

y

z

z

mm mm mm °

±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.25 ±0.2

Lens Mount Hole

M72x0.75

Mechanical Interface

Units

Camera Size

mm lxhxw

80 x 150 x 65 Mass

g

<800

Connectors

power connector

data connector

6 pin male Hirose MDR26 female

Electrical Interface

Units

Input Voltage

Volts

+12 to +15 ±5%

Power Dissipation1

W

19

Operating Temperature2

°C

0 to 50 Bit Wid th

Bits

8 or 12 bit user selectable

Output Data Configuration

Medium or Full Camera Link

Operating Ranges

Units

Minimum Line Rate

kHz

3.5

Maximum Line Rate

kHz

55 Throughput

Mpix/ sec

320

Gain

dB

-10 to +10

Performance

Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Dynamic Range

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

Ratio 312 166 56

1190 357 119

Random Noise

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN rms

0.22

0.7

2.1

0.8

1.5

4.5

SEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

nJ/ cm2

3.28

1.04

0.32

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Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

NEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

pJ/ cm2

2.8

Analog Broadband Responsivity

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN/ nJ/ cm2@700nm

— 234 —

78 246 780

— 260 —

FPN with correction

0 dB gain FPN w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

.5

3

2

3 3 9

PRNU with correction

0 dB gain w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

3.2

— —

7

5.5

22 22 25

Saturation Output Amplitude

DN 255 DC Offset

DN 3 5

6

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

 TDI mode of operation. These specifications are not guaranteed for area mode of

operation.

 Line Rate: 10 kHz  Nominal Gain setting  Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 700 nm IR cutoff filter installed  All Max specifications are valid over a 0-50°C temperature range  All Typ specifications are measured at 25°C.  All values are referenced at 8-bit

1. Maximum using highest Camera Link mode and maximum line rate

2. Measured at the front plate.

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Feature / Specification

Units Sensor Features

Imager Format

Bidirectional TDI

Resolution

pixels

4096

Pixel Fill Factor

%

90

Pixel Size

µm

14 x 14

Output Format (# of Camera Link taps)

4 or 8 Stage Selection

16, 8

Anti-blooming

100x

CCD Shift Direction Change

seconds

0.2

Optical Interface

Units

Back Focal Distance

F Mount

M42x1 Mount

M72 Mount

mm mm mm mm

6.56±0.25 (die to front plate surface)

Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

x

y

z

z

mm mm mm °

±0.05 ±0.05 ±0.25 ±0.2

Lens Mount Hole

M72x0.75

Mechanical Interface

Units

Camera Size

mm lxhxw

80 x 150 x 65 Mass

g

<800

Connectors

power connector

data connector

6 pin male Hirose MDR26 female

Electrical Interface

Units

Input Voltage

Volts

+12 to +15 ±5%

Power Dissipation1

W

19

Operating Temperature2

°C

0 to 50 Bit Wid th

Bits

8 or 12 bit user selectable

Output Data Configuration

Medium or Full Camera Link

Table 6: ES-82-04k80 Camera Performance Specifications

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Operating Ranges

Units

Minimum Line Rate

kHz

3.5

Maximum Line Rate

kHz

34 Throughput

Mpix/ sec

320

Gain

dB

-10 to +10

Performance

Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Dynamic Range

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

Ratio 312 166 56

1190 357 119

Random Noise

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN rms

0.22

0.7

2.1

0.8

1.5

4.5

SEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

nJ/ cm2

3.28

1.04

0.32

NEE

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

pJ/ cm2

2.8

Analog Broadband Responsivity

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN/ nJ/ cm2@700nm

— 234 —

78 246 780

— 260 —

FPN with correction

0 dB gain FPN w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

.5

— 3 —

2

3 3 9

PRNU with correction

0 dB gain w/ o correction

-10 dB gain

0 dB gain

+10 dB gain

DN p-p

3.2

— —

7

5.5

22 22 25

Saturation Output Amplitude

DN 255

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Performance

Units

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

DC Offset

DN 3 5

6

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

 TDI mode of operation. These specifications are not guaranteed for area mode of

operation.

 Line Rate: 10 kHz  Nominal Gain setting  Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 700 nm IR cutoff filter installed  All Max specifications are valid over a 0-50°C temperature range  All Typ specifications are measured at 25°C.  All values are referenced at 8-bit

1. Maximum using highest Camera Link mode and maximum line rate

2. Measured at the front plate.

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16 STG

32 STG

2F

3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 1F

Forward CCD Readout Shift Register

Reverse CCD Readout Shift Register

6 1/4 Isolation Rows

TDI Imaging Region 14 µm x 14 µm pixels 32 TDI Rows

8F

2R 3R 4R 6R

7R 8R

1R

T1

T2

T3 T4

T1 T2

T3

T4

5R

Camera Link Tap

CCD Tap

TDI Column 1

TDI Column 2

TDI Column 4095

TDI Column 4096

16 STG

32 STG

32 ISO Rows

8 Tap Sensor Block Diagram, ES-80-04k40

TDI Imaging Region 7 µm x 7 µm pixels 32 TDI Rows

16 Tap Sensor Block Diagram, ES-80-08kx0

16 STG

32 STG

2F

3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 9F 1F

Forward CCD Readout Shift Register

Reverse CCD Readout Shift Register

6 1/4 Isolation Rows

8F 10F

11F

12F

13F 14F 15F 16F

2R 3R 4R 6R

7R

9R

8R 10R

11R 12R

13R 14R

15R 16R

1R

T1

T2

T3 T4

T5 T6

T7

T8

T1 T2

T3

T4

T5

T6 T7 T8

5R

Camera Link Tap

CCD Tap

TDI Column 1

TDI Column 2

TDI Column 8191

TDI Column 8192

16 STG

32 STG

32 ISO Rows

1.3 Image Sensor

The camera uses our newest bidirectional TDI sensors. The camera can be configured to read out in either Forward or Reverse CCD shift direction. The direction is controlled by the software command scd.

Figure 1: Sensor Block Diagrams

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8 STG

16 STG

2F

3F 4F 5F 6F 7F 9F 1F

Forward CCD Readout Shift Register

Reverse CCD Readout Shift Register

3 Isolation Rows

TDI Imaging Region 14 µm x 14 µm pixels 16 TDI Rows

8F 10F

11F

12F

13F 14F 15F 16F

2R 3R 4R 6R

7R

9R

8R 10R

11R 12R

13R 14R

15R 16R

1R

T1

T2

T3 T4

T5 T6

T7

T8

T1 T2

T3

T4

T5

T6 T7 T8

5R

Camera Link Tap

CCD Tap

TDI Column 1

TDI Column 2

TDI Column 4095

TDI Column 4096

8 STG

16 STG

16 ISO Rows

16 Tap Sensor Block Diagram, ES-82-04k40

1320

1060

800

400

280

Responsivity vs. Wavelength @ 10 dB Gain

Wavelength (nm)

Responsivity (DN/(nJ/cm

²))

400

500

600 700 800 900 1000

660

530

400

270

140

660

ES-82 ES-80

1.4 Responsivity

Figure 2: Piranha ES Analog Responsivity

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This installation overview assumes you have not installed any system components yet.

Camera Hardware Interface

2.1 Installation Overview

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When installing your camera, you should take these steps:

1. Power down all equipment.

2. Follow th e m anufactu rer’s instructions to install the frame grabber (if applicable). Be sure to observe all static precautions.

3. Install any necessary imaging software.

4. Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies. Ensure that all the correct voltages are present at the camera end of the power cable. Power supplies must meet the requirements defined in section 2.2.2 Power Connector.

5. Inspect all cables and connectors prior to installation. Do not use damaged cables or connectors or the camera may be damaged.

6. Connect Camera Link and power cables.

7. After connecting cables, apply power to the camera.

8. Check the diagnostic LED. See 2.2.1 LED Status Indicator for an LED description.

You must also set up the other components of your system, including light sources, camera mounts, host computers, optics, encoders, and so on.

2.2 Input/Output Connectors and LED

The camera uses:  A diagnostic LED for monitoring the camera. See LED Status Indicator in section 2.2.1

LED Status Indicator for details.

 High-density 26-pin MDR26 connectors for Camera Link control signals, data signals,

and serial communications. Refer to section 2.2.3 Camera Link Data Connector for details.

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Camera Link

Diagnostic LED

+12V to +15V and Ground

Priority

Color of Status LED

Meaning

1

Flashing Red

Fatal Error. Camera temperature is too high and camera thermal shutdown has occurred or a power failure has been detected.

2

Solid Red

Warning. Loss of functionality.

3

Flashing Green

Camera initialization or executing a long command (e.g., flat field correction commands ccp or ccf)

4

Solid Green

Camera is operational and functioning correctly.

 One 6-pin Hirose connector for power. Refer to section 2.2.2 Power Connector for

details.

Figure 3: Piranha ES-8x Input and Output Connectors

WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera. Incorrect voltages will damage the camera. See 2.2.2 Power Connector for more details.

2.2.1 LED Status Indicator

The camera is equipped with a red/ green LED used to display the operational status of the camera. The table below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states.

When more than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority. Error and warning states are accompanied by corresponding messages further describing the current camera status.

Table 5: Diagnostic LED

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Hirose 6-pin Circular Male

5

4

6

2

3

1

Mating Part: HIROSE

HR10A-7P-6S

MDR26 Female

1

14

13

26

Mating Part

: 3M 334-31 series

Cable:

3M 14X26-SZLB-XXX-0LC

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Table 6: Hirose Pin Description

Description

1

Min +12 to Max +15V

4

GND

2

Min +12 to Max +15V

5

GND

3

Min +12 to Max +15V

6

GND

2.2.2 Power Connector

Figure 4: Hirose 6-pin Circular Male—Power Connector

The camera requires a single voltage input (+12 to +15V). The camera meets all performance specifications using standard switching power supplies, although wellregulated linear supplies provide optimum performance.

WARNING: When setting up the camera’s power supplies follow these guidelines:

 Apply the appropriate voltages  Protect the camera with a fast-blow fuse between power supply and camera.

 Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.  Keep leads as short as possible to reduce voltage drop.

 Use high-quality linear supplies to minimize noise.  Use an isolated type power supply to prevent LVDS common mode range violation.

Note: Camera performance specifications are not guaranteed if your power supply does not meet these requirements.

2.2.3 Camera Link Data Connector

Figure 5: Camera Link MDR26 Connector

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A note concerning the length of the Camera Link cables

The length of the cables over which data can be transmitted without loss depends on the data rate and on the quality of the cables.

The camera was tested using a recognized brand of cable with a length of 5 meters. Data transmission is not guaranteed if you are using a cable greater than 5 meters in length.

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Signal

Configuration

CC1

EXSYNC

CC2

Spare

CC3

Forward

CC4

Spare

Clocking Signal

Indicates

LVAL (high)

Outputting valid line

DVAL (high)

Valid data

STROBE (rising edge)

Valid data

FVAL (high)

Outputting valid frame

IMPORTANT:

This camera’s data

should be sampled on the rising edge of STROBE.

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Camera Link Configuration

The Camera Link interface is implemented as a Base, Medium, or Full Configuration in the Piranha ES cameras depending on the model number and follows the standard Camera Link configuration.

Table 7: Camera Control Configuration

See Appendix B for the complete Camera Link configuration table. Also refer to the Camera Link Roadmap, available from the Knowledge Center on our website here, for more information.

Input Signals, Camera Link

The camera accepts control inputs through the Camera Link MDR26F connector.

The camera ships in internal sync, internal programmed integration (exposure mode 7) TDI Mode.

EXSYNC (Triggers Frame Readout)

Frame rate can be set internally using the serial interface. The external control signal EXSYNC is optional and enabled through the serial interface. This camera uses the falling edge of EXSYNC to trigger pixel readout. Section 3.3.5 Exposure Mode and Line/ Frame Rate for details on how to set frame times, exposure times, and camera modes.

Direction Control

You control the CCD shift direction through the serial interface. With the software command, scd, you determine whether the direction control is set via software control or via the Camera Link control signal on CC3. Refer to section 3.3.3 Setting the Camera’s CCD Shift Direction for details.

Output Signals, Camera Link

These signals indicate when data is valid, allowing you to clock the data from the camera to your acquisition system. These signals are part of the Camera Link configuration and you should refer to the Camera Link Roadmap, available from the Knowledge Center on our website, here, for the standard location of these signals.

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th e camera’s Camera Link operatin g m ode. Refer to 3.4.2 Setting the Camera Link Mode for details.

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CCD Readout

EXSYNC

Frame Overhead

VTrans Time

HCCD Time

Linestore Start Overhead Linestore End Overhead

oLVal

Linestore Readout

N + 1

N

CCD Readout

EXSYNC

Frame Overhead

VTrans Time

HCCD Time

Linestore Start Overhead Linestore End Overhead

oLVal

Linestore Readout

N

Symbol

Time

HCCD Frequency

40 MHz (ES-80-04k40, ES-80-08K80, ES-82-04k40, ES-82-04k80) 20 MHz (ES-80-08K40)

HCCD Pixels/Tap

512 (ES-80) and 256 (ES-82)

2.3 Camera Link Video Timing

The Piranha ES-xx camera has two different readout times. The first readout time is the CCD Readou t where t he cam era pixels a re read ou t into t he cam era’s line store. The second readout is the line store readout where the line store pixels are read out to your

acquisition system. The cam er a’s m in im u m read ou t tim e is d ep end ant on w hich of th ese tw o read ou t tim es are grea ter w h ere the greater read ou t tim e will be th e camera ’s

minimum readout time. The figure below illustrates camera timing when the CCD readout is greater than the line

store readout.

Figure 6: Piranha ES-xx TDI Mode Timing (CCD Limited)

The following figure illustrates camera timing when the line store readout is greater than the CCD readout.

Figure 7: Piranha ES-xx TDI Mode Timing (Line store Limited)

Table 8: Piranha ES-xx Timing Values

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Symbol

Time

Frame Overhead

4

HCCD Frequency

VTransTime

33

HCCD Frequency

HCCD Read Overhead

ES 4k: and 8k: 34 clocks

HTime

HTime=

HCCD Read Overhead + HCCD Pixels/Tap

HCCD Frequency

CCD Readout Time

CCDReadoutTime = FrameOverhead + HTime + VTransTime x Vertical Binning Factor

HCCD Taps

16 (ES-80-08k40, ES-80-08K80, ES-82-04k40, ES-82-04k80) or 8 (ES-80-04k40)

Line store Start Overhead

15 clocks

Line store End Overhead

23 clocks

Line store Readout Time

HCCD Pixels/Tap x HCCD Taps

# Camera Link Taps x Horizo ntal Binning Factor

+ Linestore Start Overhead+Linestore End Overhead

# Camera Link Taps

Throughput (MHz)

x

Horizontal Binning Factor

Value set with sbh command

Vertical Binning Factor

Value set with sbv command

Vertical Readout Rows

Stage selection set with stg command

# of Camera Link Taps

Value set with the clm command

Throughput

Value set with sot command

Symbol

Time

CCD Readout Time (Area Mode)

CCD ReadoutTime=

Frame Overhead

+

HTime

Vertical reado ut rows + ISORows

Vertical Binning Factor

+ x

VTransTime

HCCD Frequency

Remainder

+

HTime

Vertical reado ut rows + ISORows

Vertical Binning Factor

+

x VTrans Integerx Vertical Binning Factor

EXSYNC

User LVAL

User FVAL

Internal HTime

EXSYNC

User LVAL

User FVAL

IMPORTANT: This camera uses the

falling

edge of EXSYNC to trigger line readout, unlike previous DALSA cameras, which used the rising edge.

Internal HTime

Figure 8: Piranha ES-xs Area Mode Timing (CCD Limited)

Figure 9: Piranha ES-xx Area Mode Timing (Line store Limited)

Table 9: Piranha Input and Output

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This chapter outlines the more commonly used commands. See section A2 Commands for a list of all available commands.

Software Interface: How to Control the Camera

All Piranha ES-xx camera features can be controlled through the serial interface. The camera can also be used without the serial interface after it has been set up correctly. Functions available include:

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 Controlling basic camera functions such as gain and sync signal source  Flat field correction  Mirroring and readout control  Generating a test pattern for debugging

The serial interface uses a simple ASCII-based protocol and the PC does not require any custom software.

Note: This command set has changes from previous camera models. Do not assume that

the Piranha ES commands perform similarly to older cameras.

Serial Protocol Defaults

 8 data bits  1 stop bit  No parity  No flow control  9.6kbps  Camera does not echo characters

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Purpose:

Sets the speed in bps of the camera serial communication port.

Syntax:

sbr m

Syntax Elements:

m

Baud rate. Available baud rates are: 9600 (Default), 19200, 57600, and 115200.

Notes:

 Power-on rate is always 9600 baud.  The rc (reset camera) command will not reset the camera to

the pow er-on baud rate and will reboot using the last used baud rate.

Example:

sbr 57600

Command Format

When entering commands, remember that:

 A carriage return <CR> ends each command.  A space or multiple space characters separate parameters. Tabs or commas are invalid

parameter separators.

 Upper and lowercase characters are accepted  The backspace key is supported  The camera will answer each command with either <CR><LF> ―OK >" or

<CR><LF>"Error xx: Error Message >" or ―Warning xx: Warning Message >‖. The ">" is used exclusively as the last character sent by the camera.

The following parameter conventions are used in the manual:

• i = integer value

• f = real number

• m = member of a set

• s = string

• t = tap id

• x = pixel column number

• y = pixel row number

Example: to return the current camera settings

gcp <CR>

Setting Baud Rate

Camera Help Screen

For quick help, the camera can return all available commands and parameters through the serial interface.

There are two different help screens available. One lists all of the available commands to configure camera operation. The other help screen lists all of the commands available for retrieving cam era param eters (th ese are called ―g et‖ comma nds).

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Command

Parameter Range

- = range : = multiple parameter separator / = member of a set separator NA = command not available in current operating mode

Syntax:

h

Syntax:

gh

Notes:

For more informatio n on th e camera’s ―get‖ comm and s, refer to

section 3.7.6 Returning Camera Settings.

Parameters i = integer f = floating point number m = member of a set s = string t = tap x = pixel column number y = pixel row number

To view the help screen listing all of the camera configuration commands, use the command:

To view a help screen listing all of the ―get‖ commands, use the command:

The camera configuration command help screen lists all commands available. Parameter ranges displayed are the extreme ranges available. Depending on the current camera operating conditions, you may not be able to obtain these values. If this occurs, values are clipped and the camera returns a warning message.

Some commands may not be available in your current operating mode. The help screen displays NA in this case.

Example Help Screen for ES-80-08k80 TDI Mode Operation

cag calibrate analog gain ti 0-16:1024-4055 cao calibrate analog offset ti 0-16:0-255 ccf correction calibrate fpn ccg calibrate camera gain iti 1-4:0-16:1024-4055 ccp correction calibrate prnu clm camera link mode m 15/16/21/ cpa calculate prnu algorithm ii 1-4:1024-4055 css correction set sample m 256/512/1024/ dpc display pixel coeffs xx 1-8191:2-8192 els end of line sequence i 0-1 epc enable pixel coefficients ii 0-1:0-1 gcm get camera model gcp get camera parameters gcs get camera serial gcv get camera version get get values s get fpn coeff x 1-8192 gh get help gl get line xx 1-8191:2-8192 gla get line average xx 1-8191:2-8192 gpc get prnu coeff x 1-8192 gsf get signal frequency i 0-0 gss get sensor serial h help lpc load pixel coefficients i 0-4 rc reset camera rfs restore factory settings roi region of interest xyxy 1-8192:1-8192:1-1:1-1 rpc reset pixel coeffs rus restore user settings sag set analog gain tf 0-16:-10.0-+10.0 sao set analog offset ti 0-16:0-255 sbh set binning horizontal m 1/2/4/8/ sbr set baud rate m 9600/19200/57600/115200/ sbv set binning vertical i 1-8 scd set ccd direction i 0-2 sdo set digital offset ti 0-16:0-511

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smm set mirroring mode i 0-1 sot set output throughput m 320 spc set prnu coeff xi 1-8192:0-28671 spr set prnu range xxi 1-8192:1-8192:0-28671 ssb set subtract background ti 0-16:0-4095 ssf set sync frequency f 3499.87-68610.6 [Hz] ssg set system gain ti 0-16:0-65535 stg set stage m 16, 32 spt set pretrigger i 0-16 sut set upper threshold i 0-4095 svm set video mode i 0-3 tdi set TDI or area mode i 0-1 ugr update gain reference vt verify temperature vv verify voltage wfc write FPN coefficients i 1-4 wpc write PRNU coefficients i 1-4 wus write user settings

Example Help Screen for ES-80-08k80 Area Mode Operation

cao calibrate analog offset ti 0-16:0-255 ccf correction calibrate fpn NA ccg calibrate camera gain iti 0-1:0-16:1024-4055 ccp correction calibrate prnu NA clm camera link mode m 5/16/21/ cpa calculate prnu algorithm ii NA css correction set sample m NA dpc display pixel coeffs xx NA els end of line sequence i 0-1 epc enable pixel coefficients ii NA gcm get camera model gcp get camera parameters gcs get camera serial gcv get camera version get get values s gfc get fpn coeff x NA gh get help gl get line xx NA gla get line average xx NA gpc get prnu coeff x NA gsf get signal frequency i 0-0 gss get sensor serial h help lpc load pixel coefficients NA rc reset camera rfs restore factory settings roi region of interest xyxy 1-8192:1-96:1-8192:1-96 rpc reset pixel coeffs NA rus restore user settings sag set analog gain tf 0-16:-10.0-+10.0 sao set analog offset ti 0-16:0-255 sbh set binning horizontal m 1/2/4/8/ sbr set baud rate m 9600/19200/57600/115200/ sbv set binning vertical i 1-8 scd set_ccd_direction i 0-1 sdo set digital offset ti 0-16:0-511 sem set exposure mode m 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/ sfc set fpn coeff xi NA slt set lower threshold i 0-4095 smm set mirroring mode i 0-1 sot set output throughput m 320

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spc set prnu coeff xi NA ssb set subtract background ti 0-4:0-4095 ssf set sync frequency f 1-6169.03 [Hz] ssg set system gain ti 0-4:0-65535 stg set stage m 16, 32 spt set pretrigger i 0-16 sut set upper threshold i 0-4095 svm set video mode i 0-3 tdi set TDI or area mode i 0-1 ugr update gain reference vt verify temperature vv verify voltage wfc write FPN coefficients NA wpc write PRNU coefficients NA wus write user settings

3.1 First Power Up Camera Settings

When the camera is powered up for the first time, it operates using the following factory settings:

 TDI mode  Left to right pixel readout  Forward CCD shift direction  Maximum integration stages  No binning  Camera Link Mode: 21 (8 bit, 8 taps, 40MHz strobe rate)  Exposure mode 7 (internal sync, maximum exposure time)  10 kHz line rate  320 throughput  Factory calibrated analog gain and offset  Factory calibrated FPN and PRNU coefficients using the following process:

1. ssf 10000 (line rate of 10000Hz)

2. ccg 2 0 3280 (analog gain calibrated to an average pixel value of 3280)

3. ccf (fpn calibration)

4. ccp (prnu calibration)

5. ssg 0 0

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Sensor Output Format

Data Processing

Camera Output Format

TDI or Area Mode (tdi)

Number of Integration Stages (stg)

CCD Shift Direction (scd)

Binning (sbv and sbh)

Set Exposure Mode (sem)

Set Frame/Line Rate (ssf)

Region of Interest (roi)

Correction Set Sample (css)

Enable Pixel Coefficients (epc)

Set PRNU Coefficient (spc)

Set FPN Coefficient (sfc)

Set PRNU Range (spr)

Set FPM Range (sfr)

Set Analog Gain (sag or ccg) Update Gain Reference (ugr)

Set Analog Offset (sao)

Calibrate Analog Offset (cao)

Calculate FPN (ccf) Set Digital Offset (sdo) Calculate PRNU (ccp)

Calculate PRNU Algorithm (cpa)

Set Background Subtract (ssb)

Set Digital System Gain (ssg)

Camera Link Mode (clm)

Camera Throughput (sot)

Pixel Readout Direction (smm)

Set Upper Threshold (sut)

Set Lower Threshold (slt)

Generate a Test Pattern (svm)

End of Line Sequence (els)

Set Pretrigger (spt)

Save Current User Settings (wus)

Restore Previously Saved User Settings (rus)

Save Current PRNU Coefficients (wpc)

Save Current FPN Coefficients (wfc)

Load Pixel Coefficients (lpc)

Reset Pixel Coefficients (rpc)

Restore Factory Settings (rfs)

Reboot Camera (rc)

Saving and Restoring Settings

Diagnostics

Get Line of Data (gl)

Get an Average of Multiple Lines (gla)

Display Pixel Coefficients (dpc)

Measure Internal Temperature (vt)

Measure Input Voltage (vv)

Get Commands

Other

Help (h)

Set Baud Rate (sbr)

3.2 Command Categories

The following diagram categorizes and lists all of the camer a’s com m an d s. Th is ch apt er is organized by command category.

Figure 10: Command Categories

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Purpose:

Selects th e camera’s op erating mod e. A rea Mod e is usefu l for aligning and focusing your camera.

Syntax:

tdi i

Syntax Elements:

i

0 Area mode

1

TDI mode

Notes:

 Remember to save your user settings before changing mode.

Sending the tdi command always restores your last saved user settings for the mode of operation requested even if you are already operating in the requested mode. See section 3.6 Saving and Restoring Settings for an explanation on how user settings are stored and retrieved for each mode.

 Flat field correction is not available in Area Mode

Example

tdi 1

Purpose:

In TDI Mode, this command adjusts the sensitivity level in your camera by setting the number of CCD integration stages. In Area Mode, the vertical height of the image sensor is controlled by the number of stages.

Syntax:

stg m

Syntax Elements:

m

Number of stages to use. Available values are 8 and 16 (ES-82) or 16 and 32 (ES-80). Area mode is restricted to the maximum number of stages.

Example

stg 32

3.3 Sensor Output Format

3.3.1 Selecting TDI or Area Mode Operation

The Piranha ES-xx cameras have the ability to operate in both TDI and Area Mode. In Area Mode, the camera operates as an area array camera using a two dimensional array

of pixels. Area Mode is useful for aligning the camera to your web direction or when you need a rectangular 2D image and the lighting supports a full frame imager.

In TDI Mode, the camera operates as a TDI high sensitivity line scan camera and combines multiple exposures of an object into one high-resolution result.

The camera stores user settings for Area Mode and TDI Mode separately, allowing you to switch between Area and TDI mode without losing settings specific to each mode. See section 3.6 Saving and Restoring Settings for an explanation on how user settings are stored and retrieved.

NOTE: Sensor cosmetic specifications for Area Mode of operation are neither tested nor guaranteed

3.3.2 Selecting the Number of CCD Integration Stages

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Purpose:

When in TDI Mode, selects the forward or reverse CCD shift direction or external direction control. This accommodates object direction change on a web and allows you to mount the camera ―u p sid e dow n‖.

In Area Mode, selects the vertical readout direction. This allows you to mirror the image vertically or mount the cam era ―upsid e dow n ‖.

Syntax:

scd i

Syntax Elements:

i

Readout direction. Allowable values are:

0 = Forward CCD shift d irection. 1 = Reverse CCD shift direction. 2 = Externally controlled direction control via Camera Link

control CC3 (CC3=1 forward, CC3=0 reverse). Available only in TDI Mode.

Notes:

 The following user settings are stored separately for forward

and reverse direction; analog gain, analog offset, digital gain, digital offset, background subtract, and pixel coefficients. These settings are automatically loaded when you switch direction. All other settings are common to both directions.

 See the following figures for an illustration of CCD shift

direction in relation to object movement.

 Note that some commands that require longer processing

time, like ccg, delay implementation of an external direction change.

Example

scd 1

Direction of Object Movement

Camera should operate in

Reverse CCD Shift Direction

scd 1

Direction of Object Movement

Camera should operate in

Forward CCD Shift Direction

scd 0

3.3.3 Setting the Camera’s CCD Shift Direction

Figure 11: Object Movement and Camera Direction Example using 8k Model and an Inverting Lens

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Purpose:

Increases the horizontal pixel pitch and light sensitivity by decreasing horizontal resolution. The amount of data bein g sent from the camera is reduced by the horizontal binning factor. Different frame grabber files are needed for different horizontal binning factors.

Syntax:

sbh m

Syntax Elements:

m

Horizontal binning value. Available values are 1 (factory setting, no binning) 2, 4, or 8 (ES-80 model only)

Notes:

 If you are using horizontal binning, the min, max, and mean

statistics generated by the gl or gla command are for every second pixel (or valid data) only (e.g., if sbh 2, every second pixel).

 For optimal flat field correction, you should rerun the ccp and

ccf commands after changing binning values.

 Changing binning values does not automatically alter gain,

frame rate generation, or other functions of the camera.

 Pixel numbering remains unchanged for the roi, gl, gla,

dpc, gfc, sfc, gpc, and spc commands. Refer to Figure 13

for an explanation of pixel numbering and pixel start and stop values when using a region of interest.

Example:

sbh 2

3.3.4 Increasing Sensitivity with Binning

Binn ing in creases the cam er a’s light sensitivity by decreasing horizontal and / or vertical

resolution—the charge collected by adjacent pixels is added together. Binning is also useful for increasing frame rate (vertical binning) or increasing the pixel pitch. For example, if you set your vertical binning to 2 and your horizontal binning to 2, your pixel size increases from 7µm x 7µm (no binning) to 14µm x 14µm (2x2 binning).

Figure 12: 2x2 Binning in Area Mode

Setting Horizontal Binning

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Syntax:

Increases the vertical pixel pitch and light sensitivity by decreasing vertical resolution. Vertical binning is also useful for increasing frame rate in Area Mode. Vertical binning in TDI Mode should

on ly be u sed if your w eb ’s shaft encod er provid es a red uced ratio

of pulses to match web speed.

Syntax:

sbv i

Syntax Elements:

i

Vertical binning value. Available values are 1 (factory setting, no binning) to 4 (ES-82 model) or 1 to 8 (ES-80 model).

Notes:

 You will have to recalibrate the camera after changing binning

values.

 Increasing the vertical binning, decreases the maximum

allowable line rate. You may have to enter a new camera frame rate after changing vertical binning values if the current value becomes invalid. The camera sends a warning message in this situation.

Example:

sbv 2

Pixel 1 Pixel 2 Pixel 3 Pixel 4 Pixel 5 Pixel 6 Pixel 7 Pixel 8 Pixel 9 Pixel

10

Dat

1 Dat2 Data 3 Dat4 Dat

5

CCD Pixel Numbering

Pixel data using sbh 2

roi 4 1 9 1

Figure 13: Binning Start and End Values when using a Region of Interest

In this example a region of interest is set to include pixels 4 to 9 and horizontal binning is set to 2. Because pixel 3 is now included in the same data group as pixel 4, the re gion of interest will now include the data from pixel 3. Also, pixel 10 is included in the same data group as pixel 9, so pixel 10 is now part of the region of interest. To see how the region of interest start and stop values have been rounded, use the com mand get roi.

Setting Vertical Binning

3.3.5 Exposure Mode and Line/Frame Rate

How to Set Exposure Mode and Line/Frame Rate

You have a choice of operating the camera in one of two exposure modes. Depending on your mode of operation, the camera’s line/ fram e rate (synch ronization) can be g en erated internally through the software command ssf or set externally with an EXSYNC signal (CC1). When operating in TDI Mode, it is important that the line rate used matches the web speed. Failure to match the web speed will result in smearing. Refer to the ap p lication n ote, ―Line Scan/ TDI Line Scan Calculation Worksheet‖ located on the Knowledge Center page of our Web site,

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1. You must first set the camera’s exposu re mode using the sem command. Refer to section

Setting the Exposure Mode below for details.

2. Next, if using mode 7, use the command ssf to set the line/ frame rate. Refer to section

3. Setting Frame Rate for d etails.

Purpose:

Sets the cam er a’s exposu re m od e allowing you to con trol your sync and line/ frame rate generation.

Syntax:

sem m

Syntax Elements:

m

Exposure mode to use. Factory setting is 7.

Notes:

 Refer to Table 10: Piranha ES Exposure Modes for a quick list

of available modes or to the following sections for a more detailed explanation including timing diagrams.

 To obtain the current value of the exposure mode, use the

command gcp or get sem.

 When setting the camera to external signal modes,

EXSYNC must be supplied.

 Refer to section 3.5.1 for more information on how to

operate your camera in TDI or Area Mode.

 Exposure Mod es are saved separately for TDI Mode and

Area Mod e. Refer to section 3.6 Saving and Restoring Settings for more information on how to save camera settings.

Related Commands:

ssf

Example:

sem 3

Mode

SYNC

Description

3

External

No

Maximum exposure time with no charge reset.

7

Internal

Yes

No

Internal sync, maximum exposure time with no charge reset.

www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ knowledge/ appnotes.aspx, if you require further

explanation on how to synchronize your web speed.

To select how you want the camera’s line/frame rate to be generated:

Setting the Exposure Mode

Table 10: Piranha ES Exposure Modes

Programmable Frame Rate Programmable Exposure Time

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Frame Period

Exposure Time

Frame Period

Readout

Exposure Time

EXSYNC

Falling Edge Ignored During Readout

Readout

Mode 3

Falling Edge Ignored During Readout

Exposure Time

Readout

Internal Sync set

ssf

Frame Period

Exposure Time

Readout

Frame Period

EXSYNC Falling Edge ignored during readout

Exposure Modes in Detail

Frame rate is set by the period of the external trigger pulses. EXSYNC pulses faster than the read out time are ignored. The falling edge of EXSYNC marks the start of readout.

Note: In TDI mode the frame period equals the line period.

Figure 14: Mode 3 Timing

Mode 7: Internal Frame Rate, Maximum Exposure Time

In this mode, the frame rate is set internally using the ssf command with a maximum exposure time.

Note: In TDI mode the frame period equals the line period.

Figure 15: Mode 7 Camera Timing

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Purpose:

Sets the cam er a’s fr am e r ate in Hz. Camera m ust b e operatin g in

exposure mode 7.

Syntax:

ssf f

Syntax Elements:

f

Set the frame rate to a value from: TDI ES-80-08k40: 3499.56-34305.3

ES-80-08k80: 3499.87-68610.6 ES-80-04k40: 3499.87-68610.6

ES-82-04k40: 3499.87-55020.6 ES-82-04k80: 3499.87-11111.0 Area ES-80-08k40: 1-3084.5

ES-80-08k80: 1-6169.0 ES-80-04k40: 1-6169.0

ES-82-04k40: 1-1084.7 ES-82-04k80: 1-2080.7

Value rounded up/ down as required. The maximum line/ frame rate is affected by horizontal and vertical binning factors, throughput setting, Camera Link mode, and number of CCD integration stages.

Notes:

 If you enter an invalid frame rate frequency the value, the

camera clips the frame rate to be within the current operating range and a warning message is returned.

 If you enter a frame rate frequency out of the range displayed

on the help screen, an error message is returned and the frame rate remains unchanged.

 The camera does not automatically change the frame rate after

you change binning or stage selection values. You may have to adjust your frame rate to avoid ignored syncs.

 To return th e camera’s frame rate, u se th e command gcp or

get ssf.

Related Commands:

sem

Example:

ssf 10000

Setting Frame Rate

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Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by

clm

command)

Readout Direction(Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps Bit

Depth

smm 0 increment =1 smm 1 increment =

-1

clm 2

Base

2 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD taps 1 +2 2 = CCD taps 3+4

8

smm 0

=CL tap 1 (1-2048)

CL tap 2 (2049-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1

(4096-2049)

CL tap 2 (2048-1)

sot 160 = 80 MHz

strobe (max line rate 36kHz)

sot 80 = 40 MHz

strobe (Max line rate 18kHz)

Find the rows in the table with a line rate greater than or equal to your desired line rate.

From the rows determined in part A, find the values in the table with a throughput greater than or equal to your your required throughput.

sot

From the rows determined by part B, find the Camera Link modes with your desired bit depth.

From the remaining rows determined in part C, select an acceptable Camera Link configuration. If none of the remaining configurations are acceptable for your system, you will have to reduce your bit depth or line rate.

Set the pixel readout direction. Note: Horizontal binning reduces the number of pixels sent to the frame grabber by the binning factor.

3.4 Camera Output Format

3.4.1 How to Configure Camera Output

The Piranha ES cameras offer great flexibility when configuring your camera output. Using the clm com man d , you determ in e the cam era’s Ca mera Lin k configu ration, number of output taps, and bit depth. Using the sot command, you determine the cam era’s ou tp u t rate. Th ese tw o com m and s work together to determine your final camera output configuration.

You can further configure your readout using the smm com m and to select the cam era’s pixel readout direction.

The following tables summarize the possible camera configurations for each of the ES-xx camera models. Refer to the figure below for a description on how to select your camera output.

Figure 16: How to Read the Camera Link Tables

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while the Cam era Link taps refer to the way the data is configured for output over Camera Link. For a diagram illustrating sensor taps, see section 1.3 Image Sensor.

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Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 15

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1 + 2 2 = CCD tap 3 + 4 3 = CCD tap 5 + 6 4 = CCD tap 7 + 8

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1 (1-1024)

CL tap 2 (1025-2048) CL tap 3 (2049-3072) CL tap 4 (3073-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1 (4096-3073)

CL tap 2 (3072-2049) CL tap 3 (2048-1025) CL tap 4 (1024-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max rate 68610 Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 37629 Hz)

clm 16

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1 + 2 2 = CCD tap 3 + 4 3 = CCD tap 5 + 6 4 = CCD tap 7 + 8

12

smm 0 = CL tap 1 (1-1024)

CL tap 2 (1025-2048) CL tap 3 (2049-3072) CL tap 4 (3073-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1 (4096-3073)

CL tap 2 (3072-2049) CL tap 3 (2048-1025) CL tap 4 (1024-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max line rate 68610 Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 37629 Hz)

clm 21

Full

8 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1 2 = CCD tap 2 3 = CCD tap 3 4 = CCD tap 4 5 = CCD tap 5 6 = CCD tap 6 7 = CCD tap 7 8 = CCD tap 8

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1 (1-512)

CL tap 2 (513-1024) CL tap 3 (1025-1536) CL tap 4 (1537-2048) CL tap 5 (2049-2560) CL tap 6 (2561-3072) CL tap 7 (3073-3584) CL tap 8 (3585-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1 (4096-3585)

CL tap 2 (3584-3073) CL tap 3 (3072-2561) CL tap 4 (2560-2049) CL tap 5 (2048-1537) CL tap 6 (1536-1025) CL tap 7 (1024-513) CL tap 8 (512-1)

sot 320 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 68610 Hz)

Table 11: ES-80-04k40 Configurations

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Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 2

Base

2 Camera Link taps

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-4096)

CL tap 2(4097-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-4097)

CL tap 2(4096-1)

sot 40 = 20 MHz

strobe (max line rate 4836 Hz)

sot 80 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 9671 Hz)

clm 3

Base

2 Camera Link taps

12

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-4096)

CL tap 2(4097-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-4097)

CL tap 2(4096-1)

sot 40 = 20 MHz

strobe (max line rate 4836 Hz)

sot 80 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 9671 Hz)

clm 15

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-2048)

CL tap 2(2049-4096) CL tap 3(4097-6144) CL tap 4(6145-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-6145)

CL tap 2(6144-4097) CL tap 3(4096-2049) CL tap 4(2048-1)

sot 80 = 20 MHz

strobe (max line rate 9583Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 19157Hz)

clm 16

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

12

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-2048)

CL tap 2(2049-4096) CL tap 3(4097-6144) CL tap 4(6145-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-6145)

CL tap 2(6144-4097) CL tap 3(4096-2049) CL tap 4(2048-1)

sot 80 = 20 MHz

strobe (max line rate 9583Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 19157Hz)

Table 12: ES-80-08k40 Configurations

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Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 21

Full

8 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2 2 = CCD tap 3+4 3 = CCD tap 5+6 4 = CCD tap 7+8 5 = CCD tap 9+10 6 = CCD tap 11+12 7 = CCD tap 13+14 8 = CCD tap 15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-1024)

CL tap 2(1025-2048) CL tap 3(2049-3072) CL tap 4(3073-4096) CL tap 5(4097-5120) CL tap 6(5121-6144) CL tap 7(6145-7168) CL tap 8(7169-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-7169)

CL tap 2(7168-6145) CL tap 3(6144-5121) CL tap 4(5120-4097) CL tap 5(4096-3073) CL tap 6(3072-2049) CL tap 7(2048-1025) CL tap 8(1024-1)

sot 160 = 20 MHz

strobe (max line rate 18814Hz)

sot 320 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 34305Hz)

Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 15

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-2048)

CL tap 2(2049-4096) CL tap 3(4097-6144) CL tap 4(6145-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-6145)

CL tap 2(6144-4097) CL tap 3(4096-2049) CL tap 4(2048-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max rate 38314Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 19166Hz)

clm 16

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

12

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-2048)

CL tap 2(2049-4096) CL tap 3(4097-6144) CL tap 4(6145-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-6145)

CL tap 2(6144-4097) CL tap 3(4096-2049) CL tap 4(2048-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max line rate 38314Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 19166Hz)

Table 13: ES-80-08k80 Configurations

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Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 21

Full

8 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2 2 = CCD tap 3+4 3 = CCD tap 5+6 4 = CCD tap 7+8 5 = CCD tap 9+10 6 = CCD tap 11+12 7 = CCD tap 13+14 8 = CCD tap 15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-1024)

CL tap 2(1025-2048) CL tap 3(2049-3072) CL tap 4(3073-4096) CL tap 5(4097-5120) CL tap 6(5121-6144) CL tap 7(6145-7168) CL tap 8(7169-8192)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(8192-7169)

CL tap 2(7168-6145) CL tap 3(6144-5121) CL tap 4(5120-4097) CL tap 5(4096-3073) CL tap 6(3072-2049) CL tap 7(2048-1025) CL tap 8(1024-1)

sot 640 = 80 MHz

strobe (ES-80-08k80 only) (max line rate 68610Hz)

sot 320 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 37629Hz)

Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 15

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-1024)

CL tap 2(1025-2048) CL tap 3(2049-3172) CL tap 4(3173-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(4096-3173)

CL tap 2(3172-2049) CL tap 3(2048-1025) CL tap 4(1024-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max rate 55020Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 37629Hz)

clm 16

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

12

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-1024)

CL tap 2(1025-2048) CL tap 3(2049-3072) CL tap 4(3073-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(4096-3073)

CL tap 2(3072-2049) CL tap 3(2048-1025) CL tap 4(1024-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max line rate 55020Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 37629Hz)

Table 14: ES-82-04k40 Configurations

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Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 21

Full

8 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2 2 = CCD tap 3+4 3 = CCD tap 5+6 4 = CCD tap 7+8 5 = CCD tap 9+10 6 = CCD tap 11+12 7 = CCD tap 13+14 8 = CCD tap 15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-512)

CL tap 2(513-1024) CL tap 3(1025-1536) CL tap 4(1537-2048) CL tap 5(2049-2560) CL tap 6(2561-3072) CL tap 7(3173-3584) CL tap 8(3585-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(4096-3585)

CL tap 2(3584-3173) CL tap 3(3172-2561) CL tap 4(2560-2049) CL tap 5(2048-1537) CL tap 6(1536-1025) CL tap 7(1024-513) CL tap 8(512-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (ES-80-08k80 only) (max line rate 55020Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 55020Hz)

Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 15

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-1024)

CL tap 2(1025-2048) CL tap 3(2049-3072) CL tap 4(3073-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(4096-3073)

CL tap 2(3072-2049) CL tap 3(2048-1025) CL tap 4(1024-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max rate 75187Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 37629Hz)

clm 16

Medium

4 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2+3+4 2 = CCD tap 5+6+7+8 3 = CCD tap 9+10+11+12 4 = CCD tap 13+14+15+16

12

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-1024)

CL tap 2(1025-2048) CL tap 3(2049-3072) CL tap 4(3073-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(4096-3073)

CL tap 2(3072-2049) CL tap 3(2048-1025) CL tap 4(1024-1)

sot 320 = 80 MHz

strobe (max line rate 75187Hz)

sot 160 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 37629Hz)

Table 15: ES-82-04k80 Configurations

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Camera Link Mode Configuration (Controlled by clm command)

Readout Direction (Controlled by

smm command)

Pixel Rate Configuration (Controlled by sot command)

Command

Camera Link Configuration

Camera Link Taps

Bit Depth

clm 21

Full

8 Camera Link taps where: 1 = CCD tap 1+2 2 = CCD tap 3+4 3 = CCD tap 5+6 4 = CCD tap 7+8 5 = CCD tap 9+10 6 = CCD tap 11+12 7 = CCD tap 13+14 8 = CCD tap 15+16

8

smm 0 = CL tap 1(1-512)

CL tap 2(513-1024) CL tap 3(1025-1536) CL tap 4(1537-2048) CL tap 5(2049-2560) CL tap 6(2561-3072) CL tap 7(3173-3584) CL tap 8(3585-4096)

smm 1 = CL tap 1(4096-3585)

CL tap 2(3584-3173) CL tap 3(3172-2561) CL tap 4(2560-2049) CL tap 5(2048-1537) CL tap 6(1536-1025) CL tap 7(1024-513) CL tap 8(512-1)

sot 640 = 80 MHz

strobe (ES-80-08k80 only) (max line rate 111111Hz)

sot 320 = 40 MHz

strobe (max line rate 72595Hz)

Purpose:

Sets the cam er a’s Cam er a Link configuration, number of Camera Link taps and data bit depth. Refer to the tables on the previous pages to determine w hich configurations are valid for your camera model and how this command relates to other camera configura tion commands.

Syntax:

clm m

Syntax Elements:

m

Output mode to use:

2: Base configuration, 2 taps, 8 bit output 3: Base configuration, 2 taps, 12 bit output 15: Medium configuration, 4 taps, 8 bit output 16: Medium configuration, 4 taps, 12 bit outpu t 21: Full configuration, 8 taps, 8 bit output

Notes:

 When you change the Camera Link mode (clm command), the

camera attempts to maintain the current sot throughput (pixels/ sec). If the current throughput is too slow or too fast for the current Camera Link mode, the camera will automatically adjust the throughput value and will return a warning message that a related parameter was adjusted.

 Base configuration only requires the use of one MDR26 Camera

Linkg cable.

 To obtain the current Camera Link mode, use the command

gcp or get clm.

 The bit patterns are defined by the Camera Link Roadmap,

available from the Knowledge Center on our website here.

Related Commands

sot

Example:

clm 15

3.4.2 Setting the Camera Link Mode

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Purpose:

Works in conjunction with the clm command (see previous) and determines the throughput of the camera. Refer to the tables in section 3.4.1 How to Configure Camera Output to determine which configurations are valid for your camera model and how this command relates to other camera configuration commands.

Syntax:

sot m

Syntax Elements:

m

Output throughput. Allowable values are:

40 = 2 taps at 20MHz 80 = 2 taps at 40MHz or 4 taps at 20MHz 160 = 2 taps at 80MHz or 4 taps at 40MHz 320 = 4 taps at 80MHz or 8 taps at 40MHz 640 = 8 taps at 80MHz

Notes:

 Throughput is calculated as:

Throughput= (Number of Camera Link Taps) x (Camera Link Pixel Rate in MHz)

 To obtain the throughput setting, use the command gcp or get

clm.

 Throughput values are clipped if the camera is unable to

maintain the current throughput setting and a warning message is displayed.

 Refer to the tables in section 3.4.1 How to Configure Camera

Output to determine which configurations are valid for your camera model.

Related Commands

clm

Example:

sot 160

Purpose:

Sets the tap readout from left to right or from right to left. This command is useful if the camera must be mounted upside down.

Syntax:

smm i

Syntax Elements:

i

Readout direction. Allowable values are:

0 = All pixels are read out from left to right. 1 = All pixels are read out from right to left.

Notes:

 To obtain the current readout direction, use the command gcp

or get smm.

 This command is available in both TDI and Area Mode.  Refer to the following figures and tables for an explanation of

pixel readout and mirror direction.

 Refer to section 1.3 Image Sensor for sensor architecture

diagrams that illustrate sensor readout direction.

3.4.3 Setting the Camera Throughput

3.4.4 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction

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smm 1

right to left

Pixel 1 to 8192

Pixel 8192 to 1

Camera can be imaging in either Forward or Reverse direction

Pixel 1

Pixel 8192

Camera Link Readout Direction

Tap 1

Tap 2

Tap 3

Tap 4

Left to Right Software command smm 0

1-1024

1025-2048

2049-3072

3073-4096

Right to Left Software command smm 1

4096-3073

3072-2049

2048-1025

1024-1

Readout Direction

Tap 1

Tap 2

Tap 3

Tap 4

Tap 5

Tap 6

Tap 7

Tap 8

Left to Right Software command

smm 0

1-1024

1025-2048

2049-3072

3073-4096

4097-5120

5121-6144

6145-7168

7169-8192

Right to Left Software command

smm 1

8192-7169

7168-6145

6144-5121

5120-4097

4096-3073

3072-2049

2048-1025

1024-1

Figure 17: Left to Right Readout (smm 0) Forward Direction Example Output

Figure 18: Right to Left Readout (smm 1) Forward Direction Example Output

Figure 19: Camera Pixel Readout Direction Example using 8k Model with Inverting Lens

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Purpose:

A pretrigger may be required for some frame grabbers.

Syntax:

spt i

Syntax Elements:

i

Pretrigger in a range from 0 to 16.

Purpose:

Sets the pixel range used to collect the end-of-line statistics and sets the region of pixels used in the ccg, cao, cpa, gl, gla, ccf, and ccp commands.

In most applications, the field of view exceeds the required object size and these extraneous areas should be ignored. It is recommended that you set the region of interest a few pixels inside the actual useable image.

Syntax:

roi x1 y1 x2 y2

Syntax Elements:

x1

Column start number. Must be less than or equal to the column end number in a range from 1 to (column resolution –

1).

y1

Row start number. Must be less than or equal to the row end number in a range from 1 to (row end number – 1) except in TDI Mode w here y1 must be 1.

x2

Column end number. Must be greater than or equal to the column start number in a range from 2 to column resolution.

y2

Row end number. Must be greater than or equal to the row start number in a range from 2 to number of stages except in TDI Mode w here y2 must be 1.

Notes:

 If you are using binning, the start pixel is rounded down to

the beginning of binned area and end pixel is rounded up to the end of the binned area.

 In Area Mode, the roi must be within the stage. If the

requested roi is above the stage, the roi rows will be clipped. The start and end rows w ill be clipped to the stage selection if necessary. A ―clipp ed to m ax‖ warning message is returned .

Related Commands

ccg, cao, cpa, gl, gla, ccf, ccp, els

Example:

roi 10 1 50 1 (TDI Mode)

3.4.5 Setting a Pretrigger

3.5 Data Processing

3.5.1 Setting a Region of Interest

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analog video

analog

gain

analog

offset

FPN

coefficients

digital

offset

PRNU

coefficients

background

subtract

digital system

gain

digital video

sag, cag

sao, cao

ccf

sdo

ccp, cpa

ssb

ssg

3.5.2 Analog and Digital Signal Processing Chain

Processing Chain Overview and Description

The following d iagram sh ow s a simplified block d ia gr am of the camera’s analog and

digital processing chain. The analog processing chain begins with an analog gain adjustment, followed by an analog offset adjustment. These adjustments are applied to the video analog signal prior to its digitization by an A/ D converter.

The digital processing chain contains the FPN correction, the PRNU correction, the background subtract, and the digital gain and offset. All of these elements are user programmable.

Notes:

 FPN and PRNU correction is not available when operating the camera in Area Mode.

For details on how to switch camera operation modes, refer to section 3.5.1 .

 The following user settings are stored separately for forward and reverse direction;

analog gain, analog offset, digital gain, digital offset, and background subtract. They are saved using the wus command. For details on changing camera shift direction, refer to section 3.3.3 Setting the Camera’s CCD Shift Direction.

 FPN and PRNU coefficients are stored separately for forward and reverse direction.

To save the current PRNU coefficients, use the command wpc. To save the current FPN coefficients, use the command wfc. Settings are saved for the current direction only.

Figure 20: Signal Processing Chain

Analog Processing

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1. Analog gain is multiplied by the analog signal to increase the signal strengt h before

the A/ D conversion. It is used to take advantage of the full dynamic range of the A/ D converter. For example, in a low light situation the brightest part of the image may be consistently coming in at only 50% of the DN. An analog gain of 6 dB (2x) will ensure full use of the dynamic range of the A/ D converter. Of course the noise is also increased.

2. The analog offset or black level is an ―artificial‖ offset introduced into the video path

to ensure that the A/ D will function properly. The analog offset should be set so that it is at least 3 times the rms noise value at the current gain.

Digital Processing

To optimize camera performance, digital signal processing should be completed after any analog adjustments.

1. Fixed pattern noise (FPN) calibration (calculated using the ccf command) is used to

subtract away individual pixel dark current.

2. The digital offset (sdo command) enables th e subtraction of the ―artificial‖ A/ D offset

(the analog offset) so that application of th e PRN U coefficient doesn’t r esu lt in artifacts at low light levels due to the offset value. You may want to set the sdo value if you are not using FPN correction but want to perform PRNU correction.

3. Photo-Response Non -Uniformity (PRNU) coefficients are used to correct the

difference in responsivity of individual pixels (i.e. given the same amount of light different pixels will charge up at different rates) and the change in light intensity across the image either because of the light source or due to optical aberrations (e.g. there many be more light in the center of the image). PRNU coefficients are multipliers and are defined to be of a value greater than or equal to 1. This ensures that all pixels will saturate together. When using PRNU correction, it is important that the A/ D offset and Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) or per pixel offsets are subtracted prior to the multiplication by the PRNU coefficient. The subtraction of these 2 components ensure that the video supplied to the PRNU multiplier is nominally zero and zero multiplied by anything is still zero resulting in no PRNU coefficient induced FPN. If the offset is not subtracted from the video then there will be artifacts in the video at low light caused by the multiplication of the offset value by the PRNU coefficients.

4. Background subtract (ssb command) and system (digital) gain (ssg command) are

used to increase image contrast after FPN and PRNU calibration. It is useful for systems that process 8-bit data bu t wan t t o take ad v an tage of the cam er a’s 12-bit digital processing chain. For example, if you find that your image is consistently between 128 and 255DN(8-bit), you can subtract off 128 (ssb 2048) and then multiply by 2 (ssg 0 8192) to get an output range from 0 to 255.

The following sections are organized as follows:

1. Section Analog Signal Processing provides a detailed description of all analog

processing chain commands.

2. Section Calibrating the Camera to Remove Non-Uniformity (Flat Field

Correction) provides an overview of how to perform flat field calibration.

3. Section Digital Signal Processing provides a detailed description of all digital

processing chain commands.

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Purpose:

Sets the cam er a’s ana log gain value. An alo g g ain is mu ltiplied by

the analog signal to increase the signal strength before the A/ D conversion. It is used to take advantage of the full dynamic range of the A/ D converter.

Syntax:

sag t f

Syntax Elements:

t

Tap selection. Use 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for individual tap selection.

f Gain value in a range from –10 to +10dB.

Example:

sag 0 5.2

Analog Signal Processing: Setting Analog Gain and Offset

All analog signal processing chain commands should be performed prior to FPN and PRNU calibration and prior to digital signal processing commands.

Setting Analog Gain

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Purpose:

Instead of manually setting the analog gain to a specific value, the camera can d etermine appropriate gain values. This command calculates and sets the analog gain according to the algorithm determined by the first parameter.

Syntax:

ccg i t i

Syntax Elements:

i

Calibration algorithm to use. 1 = This algorithm adjusts analog gain so that 8% to 13% of

tap ROI pixels are above the specified target value. 2 = This algorithm adjusts analog gain so that the average

pixel valu e in ta p’s ROI is equal to the specified target value. 3 = This algorithm adjusts digital gain so that the average

pixel v alu e in tap ’s ROI is equal to the specified target. 4 = This algorithm adjusts the analog gain so that the peak

tap ROI pixels are adjusted to the specified target.

t

Tap value. Use 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for

individual tap selection.

i

Calculation target value in a range from 1024 to 4055DN

(12 bit LSB).

Notes:

 All digital settings (digital offset, FPN and PRNU

coefficients), digital gain, background subtract) should be turned off before calibrating analog gain to avoid unpredictable results.

 This function requires constant light input while executing.  To use this command, the CCD shift direction (scd) should

be set to forward (0) or reverse (1).

 If very few tap pixels are within the ROI, gain calculation

may not be optimal.

 When all taps are selected, taps outside of the ROI are set to

the average gain of the taps that are within the ROI.

 Perform analog gain algorithms before performing FPN and

PRNU calibration.

Example:

ccg 2 0 3040

Calibrating Camera Gain

The following diagrams summarize and provide an example of how analog gain is calibrated when using a region of interest.

In the following example, analog gain is being set for a tap inside the region of interest. The peak value of the tap is calibrated to the specified target value and all other taps remain unchanged.

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Tap

1

Video

Scenario 2:

ccg 1 8 3040

Since tap 8 is within the region of interest, tap 8 gain is adjusted

so that the peak value is set to 3040. Gain values for all other

taps are left unchanged.

Video 0

8192

2600

6400

3040

0

4095

P i x e l N u m b e

r

Tap

2

Tap

3

Region of

Tap

4

Tap

5

Tap

6 Tap

7 Tap

8

Tap

9

Tap

10

Tap

11

Tap

12

Tap

13

Tap

14

Tap

15

Tap

16

After analog gain calibration

Before analog gain calibration

Figure 21: Calculating Analog Gain for a Tap inside the Region of Interest

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Video

Region of Interest

V

i

d

e

o

0

81922600

6400

3040

After analog gain calibration Before analog gain calibration

0

4095

Scenario 3:

ccg 1 0 3040

When calibrating all taps, taps completely outside the region of interest (in this example, taps 1to 4 and 14 to 16) are calibrated to the average analog gain of taps within the region of interest. Taps within the region of interest calibrate to the target value. Note: Seams between taps will be visible until you perform PRNU calculation using the ccp command.

Pixel Number

Purpose:

Sets the analog offset. The analog offset should be set so that it is at least 3 times the rms noise value at the current gain. The analog offset is configured for noise at the maximum specified gain and as a result you should not need to adjust the analog offset.

Syntax:

sao t i

Syntax Elements:

t

Tap selection. Use 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for individual tap selection.

i Offset value in a range from 0 to 255DN (12 bit LSB).

Example:

sao 3 35

In the following example, analog gain is set for all taps. The peak value of each tap within the region of interest is calibrated to the specified target value. All taps com pletely outside the region of interest are calibrated to the average analog gain value of the taps inside the region of interest.

Figure 22: Calculating Analog Gain for all Taps

Setting Analog Offset

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Purpose:

Instead of manually setting the analog offset to a specific value, the camera can determine appropriate offset values. This

com m an d calcula tes an d averages each tap ’s p ixels w ith in th e

ROI and sets the offset to achieve the specified average target value.

Syntax:

cao t i

Syntax Elements:

t

Tap selection. Use 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for individual tap selection.

i

Average target value in a range from 1 to 255DN (12 bit LSB).

Notes:

 Perform analog offset calibration before performing FPN and

PRNU coefficients.

 To use this command, CCD shift direction should be

controlled internally, either scd 0 or 1

Example:

cao 1 50

Purpose:

Sets the current analog gain setting to be the 0dB point. This is useful after tap gain matching allowing you to change the gain on all taps by the same amount.

Syntax:

ugr

where

V

output

=

digital output pixel value

V

input

=

digital input pixel valu e from the CCD

Calibrating Analog Offset

Updating the Gain Reference

To update the analog gain reference:

Calibrating the Camera to Remove Non-Uniformity (Flat Field Correction)

Flat Field Correction Overview

This camera has the ability to calculate correction coefficients in order to remove non uniformity in the image when operating in TDI Mode. This video correction operates on a pixel-by-pixel basis and implements a two point correction for each pixel. This correction can reduce or eliminate image distortion caused by the following factors:

 Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN)  Photo Response Non Uniformity (PRNU)  Lens and light source non-uniformity

Correction is implemented such that for each pixel:

V

=[(V

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PRNU( pixel)

=

PRNU correction coefficient for this pixel

FPN( pixel )

=

FPN correction coefficient for this pixel

Background Subtract

=

background subtract value

System Gain

=

digital gain value

3>

Brightest Pixel (per tap) Darkest Pixel (per tap)

Note: If your illumination or white reference does not extend the full field of view of the camera, the camera will send a warning.

The algorithm is performed in two steps. The fixed offset (FPN) is determined first by performing a calculation without any light. This calibration determines exactly how much offset to subtract per pixel in order to obtain flat output when the CCD is not exposed.

The white light calibration is performed next to determine the multiplication factors required to bring each pixel to the required value (target) for flat, white output. Video output is set slightly above the brightest pixel (depending on offset subtracted).

Flat Field Correction Restrictions

It is important to do the FPN correction first. Results of the FPN correction are used in the PRNU procedure. We recommend that you repeat the correction when a temperature change greater than 10°C occurs or if you change the analog gain, integration time, binning, or number of integration stages.

PRNU correction requires a clean, white reference. The quality of this reference is important for proper calibration. White paper is often not sufficient because the grain in the white paper will distort the correction. White plastic or white ceramic will lead to better balancing.

For best results, ensure that:

1. 60 Hz ambient light flicker is sufficiently low not to affect camera

performance and calibration results.

2. For best results, the analog gain should be adjusted for the expected operating

conditions and the ratio of the brightest to darkest pixel in a tap should be less than 3 to 1 where:

The camera is capable of operating under a range of 8 to 1, but will clip values larger than this ratio.

3. The brightest pixel should be slightly below the target output.

4. When 6.25% of pixels from a single row within the region of interest are

clipped, flat field correction results may be inaccurate.

5. Correction results are valid only for the current stage selection. If you change

the number of stages, it is recommended that you recalculate your coefficients.

6. Correction results are valid only for the current analog gain and offset valu es.

If you change these values, it is recommended that you recalculate your coefficients.

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Set up the camera operating environment

(i.e. line rate, CCD shift direcion, exposure,

offset, gain, etc.)

Set the calibration sample size using

the command css

Perform FPN correction. FPN correction

should be performed before PRNU correction.

Perform PRNU correction

1. Stop all light from entering the camera. (Tip: Cover lens with a lens cap.)

2. Verify that the output signal level is within range by issuing the command or . If there are too many zeros in the output data (more than 6.25% of output data within the roi) , increase the analog offset ( ) or use the automated algorithm . If the average of the pixels is more than 25% of the maximum signal swing, ensure that no light is entering the camera and reduce the analog offset or gain level ( ).

3. Issue the command . The camera will respond with OK> if no error occurs. FPN correction automatically calibrates FPN coefficients.

4. After the correction is complete, you must save these settings to non-volatile memory so they will be remembered and be reusable. To do so, issue the commands where is the coefficient set to save and . Forward and reverse direction settings are stored separately and coefficients must be saved before switching direction.

5. If you will be operating the camera in the opposite camera shift direction, repeat steps 2 through 4 after changing direction.

6. To verify output, enable the FPN coefficients using the command . You should see close to zero output.

gl gla

sao

cao

sag

ccf

wfc wus

epc 1 0

ti

ii

1. Place a white reference in front of the camera and remove lens cap.

2. Verify that the output signal level is within range by issuing the command or . If the signal level is too low, adjust the analog gain ( ) or use the automated algorithm . DALSA recommends a target value of about 80% of maximum signal swing per tap. If you change the gain, FPN coefficients should be recalculated.

3. Issue the command or where i is equal to or greater than the maximum pixel in the image. The camera will respond with OK> if no error occurs.

4.

6

gl

gla sag

ccg 0

ccp cpa 2

ii

i

After the correction is complete, you must save these settings to non-volatile memory so they will be remembered and be reusable. To do so, issue the commands where is the coefficient set to save and . Forward and reverse direction settings are stored separately and coefficients must be saved before switching direction.

5. If you will be operating the camera in the opposite camera shift direction, repeat steps 2 through 4 after changing direction.

. Enable the coefficients using the command, . You should see a flat line with a couple of DN peak to peak residual patterns. It is necessary to average many lines to see the residual FPN/PRNU.

wpc wus

epc 1 1

ii

Perform PRNU correction next to determine the multiplication factors required to bring each pixel to the required value (balance target) for flat, white output.

Set the region of interest to include all

of the image’s pixels of importance using

the command roi x1 y1 x2 y2.

1

2

3

4

5

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Purpose:

Use the background subtract command after performing flat field correction if you want to improve your image in a low contrast scene. You should try to make your darkest pixel in the scene equal to zero.

Syntax

ssb t i

Syntax Elements:

t

Tap selection. Allowable range is 1 to number of CCD taps, or 0 for all taps.

i Subtracted value in a range in DN from 0 to 4095 (12 bit LSB).

Notes:

 See the following section for details on the ssg command.

Related Commands

ssg

Example

ssb 0 500

Purpose:

Improves signal output swing after a background subtract. When subtracting a digital value from the digital video signal, using the

ssb command, the output can no longer reach its maximum. Use

the this command to correct for this where:

ssg value =

max output value

max output value - ssb value

Syntax:

ssg t i

Syntax Elements:

t

Tap selection. Allowable range is 1 to number of CCD taps, or 0 for all taps.

i

Gain setting. The gain ranges are 0 to 65535. The digital vid eo values are multiplied by this value where:

Digital Gain=

4096

Notes:

 Use this command in conjunction with the ssb command

(described above).

 It is recommended that i is never set below 4096. Setting i to

0 will result in only 0 output data.

 Digital offset is set to zero after sending the ccf command

Related Commands:

ssb, sdo

Example:

ssg 1 4500

Digital Signal Processing

Subtracting Background

Setting Digital Gain

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Purpose:

Sets the digital offset. Digital offset is set to zero when you perform FPN correction (ccf command ). If you are unable to perform FPN correction, you can partially remove FPN by adjusting the digital offset.

Syntax:

sdo t i

Syntax Elements:

t

Tap selection. Allowable range is 1 to number of CCD taps, or 0 for all taps.

i Subtracted offset value in a range from 0 to 511 (12-bit LSB).

Notes:

 When subtracting a digital value from the digital video

signal, the output can no longer reach its maximum unless you apply digital gain using the ssg command. See the previous section for details on the ssg command.

Related Commands:

ssg, ccf

Example:

sdo 0 100

Syntax:

Performs FPN correction and eliminates FPN noise by subtracting away individual pixel dark current. For a complete description on how to use this command, see the Flat Field Correction Overview on page 58.

Syntax:

ccf

Notes:

 Before performing this command, stop all light from

entering the camera. (Tip: cover lens with a lens cap.)

 Perform all analog and digital adjustments before

performing FPN correction.

 Perform FPN correction before PRNU correction.  The ccf command is not available when the CCD direction

is externally controlled (scd 2) (see Direction Control on page 26). Direction control must be stable while the camera is calculating coefficients.

 Available in TDI Mode only.  Save coefficients before changing directions, changing

operating mode, or powering off.

Related Commands:

ccp, cpa

Example:

ccf

Setting Digital Offset

FPN Correction

Performing FPN Correction

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Purpose:

Sets an individ u al pixel’s FPN coefficien t.

Syntax

sfc x i

Syntax Elements:

x

The pixel number from 1 to sensor pixel count.

i

Coefficient value in a range from 0-511 (12-bit LSB).

Notes:

 Available in TDI Mode only.

Example:

sfc 10 50

Purpose:

Retur ns a p ixel’s FPN coefficien t v alu e in DN (12-bit LSB)

Syntax:

gfc i

Syntax Elements:

i

The pixel number to read in a range from 1 to sensor pixel count.

Notes:

 Available in TDI Mode only.

Example:

gfc 10

Purpose:

Sets a range of pixel FPN coefficients.

Syntax

sfr x x i

Syntax Elements:

x

The first pixel number of the range.

x

The last pixel number of the range.

i

Coefficient value in a range from 0-2048.

Notes:

 The first pixel of the range must be less than the last.

Example:

sfr 1 100 80

Setting a Pixel’s FPN Coefficient

Returning FPN Coefficients

Setting a Range of FPN Coefficients

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Purpose:

Performs PRNU correction to a camera calibrated peak value and eliminates the difference in responsivity between the most and least sensitive pixel creating a uniform response to light. For a complete description on how to use this command, see the Flat Field Correction Overview on page 58.

Syntax

ccp

Notes:

 Perform all analog adjustments before calculating PRNU.  Perform FPN correction before PRNU correction.  If FPN cannot be calibrated, use the rpc command to reset all

coefficients to zero, and save them to memory with the wpc command. You can then adjust the digital offset (sdo command) to remove some of the FPN.

 The ccp command is not available when the camera shift

direction is externally controlled. Direction control must be stable while the camera is calculating coefficients (see Direction Control on page 26).

 Ensure camera is operating at its expected analog gain,

integration time, and temperature.

 To avoid losing your current direction coefficients, you must

save the PRNU coefficients using the command wpc before changing camera shift direction or changing from TDI to Area Mode.

 Available in TDI Mode only.  Executing these algorithms causes the ssb command to be

set to 0 (no background subtraction) and the ssg command to 4096 (unity digital gain). The pixel coefficients are disabled (epc 0 0) during the algorithm execution but returned to the state they were prior to command execution.

Purpose:

Performs PRNU calibration to user entered value and eliminates the difference in responsivity between the most and least sensitive pixel creating a uniform response to light. Using this command, you must provide a calibration target.

Executing these algorithms causes the ssb command to be set to 0 (no background subtraction) and the ssg command to 4096 (unity digital gain). The pixel coefficients are disabled (epc 0 0) during the algorithm execution but returned to the state they were prior to command execution.

Syntax:

cpa i i

Syntax Elements:

i

PRNU calibration algorithm to use: 1 = This algorithm first ad ju sts each tap ’s an alog gain so th at 8-

13% of pixels within a tap are above the value specified in the target value parameter. PRNU calibration then occurs using the peak pixel in the region of interest.

This algorithm is recommend ed for use only when FPN is negligible and FPN coefficients are set to zero. Since this

PRNU Correction

Performing PRNU Correction

Performing PRNU to a user entered value

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algorithm adjusts the analog gain, it also affects FPN. If FPN is calibrated prior to running this algorithm, FPN will be observable in dark conditions and an incorrect FPN value will be used during PRNU calibration resulting in incorrect PRNU coefficients.

2 = Calculates the PRNU coefficients using the entered target value as shown below:

PRNU Coefficient =

Target

(AVG Pixel Value ) - (FPN + value)sdo

i

The calculation is performed for all sensor pixels but warnings are only applied to pixels in the region of interest. This algorithm is useful for achieving uniform output across multiple cameras. It is important that the target value (set with the next parameter) is set to be at least equal to the highest pixel across all cameras so that all pixels can reach the highest pixel value during calibration.

3 = This algorithm includes an analog gain adjustment prior to PRNU calibration. Analog gain is first adjusted so that the peak pixel v alu e in tap ’s ROI is within 97 to 99% of the specified target value. It then calculates the PRNU coefficients using the target value as shown below:

PRNU Coefficient =

Target

(AVG Pixel Value ) - (FPN + value)sdo

i

The calculation is performed for all sensor pixels but warnings are only applied to pixels in the region of interest. This algorithm is useful for achieving uniform output across multiple cameras.

This algorithm is useful for achieving uniform output across multiple cameras by first adjusting analog gain and then performing PRNU calibration. This algorithm is recommended for use only when FPN is negligible and FPN coefficients are set to zero. Since this algorithm adjusts the analog gain, it also affects FPN. If FPN is calibrated prior to running this algorithm, FPN will be observable in dark conditions and an incorrect FPN value will be used during PRNU calibration resulting in incorrect PRNU coefficients.

This algorithm is more robust and repeatable than algorithm 1 because it uses an average pixel value rather than a number above target. However, this algorithm is slower.

4 = Calculates the PRNU coefficient in the same way as cpa 2 with the exception that this command only calculates PRNU for pixels within the current Region of Interest (ROI).

i

Peak target value in a range from 1024 to 4055DN. The target value must be greater than the current peak output value.

Notes:

 Perform all analog adjustments before calibrating PRNU.  This command performs the same function as the cpp

command but forces you to enter a target value.

 Calibrate FPN before calibrating PRNU. If you are not

performing FPN calibration then issue the rpc (reset pixel coefficients) command and set the sdo (set digital offset)

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value so that the output is near zero under dark.

Example:

cpa 1 600

Purpose:

Sets an individ u al pixel’s PRN U coefficient.

Syntax:

spc i i

Syntax Elements:

i

The pixel number from 1 to sensor pixel count.

i

Coefficient value in a range from 0 to 28671 where:

Purpose:

Sets a range of pixel PRNU coefficients.

Syntax:

spr i i x

Syntax Elements:

i

The first pixel number of the range.

i

The last pixel number of the range.

x

Coefficient value in a range from 0 to 28671 where:

Notes:

 The first pixel of the range must be less than the last.

Example:

spr 4001 4096 0

Purpose:

Returns all the current pixel coefficients in the order FPN, PRNU, FPN , PRNU… for the range specified by x1 and x2. The camera also returns the pixel number with every fifth coefficient.

Syntax:

dpc x1 x2

Syntax Elements:

x1

Start pixel to display in a range from 1 to (sensor pixel count-1).

x2

End pixel to display in a range from x1 +1 to sensor pixel count.

Notes:

 If x2<x1 then x2 is forced to be x1.

prnu coefficient =

i

4096

1 +

prnu coefficient =

i

4096

1 +

Setting a Pixel’s PRNU Coefficient

Setting a range of Pixel PRNU Coefficients

Returning FPN and PRNU Coefficients

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Example:

dpc 10 20

Purpose:

Enables and disables FPN and PRNU coefficients.

Syntax:

epc i i

Syntax Elements:

i

FPN coefficients.

0 = FPN coefficients disabled 1 = FPN coefficients enabled

i

PRNU coefficients.

0 = PRNU coefficients d isabled 1 = PRNU coefficients enabled

Example:

epc 0 1

Purpose:

Produces an end-of-line sequence that provides basic calculations including "frame counter", "line sum", "pixels above threshold", "pixels below threshold", and "derivative line sum" within the region of interest. These basic calculations are used to calibrate analog offset (cao) and calibrate analog gain (ccg).

To further aid in debugging and cable/ data path integrity, the first three pixels after Line Valid are "aa", "55", "aa". Refer to the following table. These statistics refer only to pixels within the region of interest.

Syntax:

els i

Syntax Elements:

i 0

Disable end-of-line sequence

1 Enable end-of-line sequence

Notes:

 LVAL is not high during the end-of-line statistics.

Example:

els 1

Location

Value

Description

1

A’s

By ensuring these values consistently toggle between "aa" and "55", you can verify cabling (i.e. no stuck bits)

2

5’s 3 A’s

4

4 bit counter LSB justified (Upper 4 bits are row counter

in Area Mode)

Counter increments by 1. Use this value to verify that every line is output

5

Line su m (7…0)

LSB justified. Use these values to help calculate line average and gain

6

Line su m (15…8)

Enabling and Disabling Pixel Coefficients

3.5.3 End-of-line Sequence

Table 18: End-of-Line Sequence Description

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Location

Value

Description

7

Line su m (23…16)

8

Line su m (31…24)

9

Line su m (39…32)

10

Pixels abov e thr esh old (7…0)

Monitor these values (either above or below threshold) and adjust camera digital gain and background subtract to maximize scene contrast. This provides a basis for automatic gain control (AGC)

11

Pixels above threshold (15…8)

12

Pixels above threshold (23…16)

13

Pixels below thr eshold (7…0)

14

Pixels below thr eshold (15…8)

15

Pixels below threshold (23…16)

16

Differential line sum (7..0)

Use these values to focus the camera. Generally, the greater the sum the greater the image contrast and better the focus.

17

Differential line sum (15…8)

18

Differential line sum (23…16)

19

Differential line sum (31…24)

20

Differential line su m (39…32)

Purpose:

Sets the upper threshold limit to report in the end -of-line sequence.

Syntax:

sut i

Syntax Elements:

i

Upper threshold limit in range from 0 to 4095.

Notes:

 LVAL is not high during the end-of-line statistics.

Related Commands:

els, slt

Example:

sut 1024

Purpose:

Sets the low er threshold limit to report in the end -of-line sequence.

Syntax:

slt i

Syntax Elements:

i

Upper threshold limit in range from 0 to 4095.

Notes:

 LVAL is not high during the end-of-line statistics.

Related Commands:

els, sut

Example:

slt 1024

Setting Thresholds

Setting an Upper Threshold

Setting a Lower Threshold

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Factory

Settings

Current Session

wus wpc,wfc,

rus lpc,

rfs

User

Settings

3.6 Saving and Restoring Settings

3.6.1 Saving and Restoring Factory and User Settings

Figure 23: Saving and Restoring Overview

Factory Settings

You can restore the original factory settings, including the factory calibrated pixel coefficient set, at any time using the command rfs.

User Settings

There are two main sets of user settings: Area Mode user settings and TDI Mode user settings. After issuing the user settings save command, wus, settings are saved depending on which mode the camera is operating in when the command is issued. Also, when operating in TDI Mode, analog gain and offset, digital gain and offset, and background subtract values are saved as distinct values for Forward and Reverse directions. In other words, you can program the camera to operate w ith an analog gain value of +5db in Forward direction and an analog gain value of +3db in Reverse direction. Forward and Reverse direction settings are saved simultaneously with the wus command. Note that when you switch directions, the settings saved for that direction are automatically loaded.

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Area Mode

User Settings

All settings saved for Area Mode only

Camera is operating in TDI Mode

Camera is operating in Area Mode

User issues

command

wus

START

TDI Mode User Settings

All settings, except pixel coefficients, saved for TDI Mode only.

Note: Available in TDI Mode only.

Figure 24: How User Settings are Stored in the ES-xx Cameras after issuing the wus Command

You can save or restore your user settings to non-volatile memory using the following commands.

 To save all current user settings to EEPROM for the current mode for both TDI shift

directions, use the command wus. The camera will automatically restore the saved user settings when powered up.

WARNING: While settings are being written to nonvolatile memory, do not power down camera or camera memory may be corrupted.

 To restore the last saved user settings, including the last used pixel coefficient set, for

the current mode, use the command rus.

Current Session Settings

These are the current operating settings of your camera. These settings are stored in the cam era’s volatile m em ory an d w ill n ot be restored once you power down your camera. To save these settings for reuse at power up, use the command wus. Settings are saved for the current operating mode (TDI or Area) only.

3.6.2 Saving and Restoring PRNU and FPN Coefficients

Pixel coefficient sets are saved separately for Forward and Reverse direction, depending on which direction the camera is operating in when the wpc or wfc command is issued. It is important that you save pixel coefficients before switching CCD shift direction or current coefficient values will be lost.

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Coefficients saved

for forward direction

only

Camera is operating

in reverse direction

Camera is operating

in forward direction

User issues or command.

Note: Camera must be operating in TDI Mode

wpc wfc

START

Coefficients saved

for reverse direction

only.

Purpose:

Saves the current PRNU coefficients for the current direction.

Syntax:

wpc i

Syntax Elements:

i

PRNU coefficients set to save.

1 = Coefficient set one 2 = Coefficient set two

3 = Coefficient set three 4 = Coefficient set four

Notes:

 Available in TDI mode only.  Available only when operating the camera in internal

direction control (scd 0 or 1)

Example:

wpc 2

Purpose:

Saves the current FPN coefficients for the current d irection.

Syntax:

wfc i

Syntax Elements:

i

FPN coefficients set to save.

1 = Coefficient set one 2 = Coefficient set two

3 = Coefficient set three 4 = Coefficient set four

Notes:

 Available in TDI mode only.  Available only when operating the camera in internal

direction control (scd 0 or 1)

Example:

wfc 2

Figure 25: How Pixel Coefficients are saved in the ES-xx Cameras after issuing the wpc or wfc Command

Saving the Current PRNU Coefficients

Saving the Current FPN Coefficients

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Purpose:

Loads a saved set of pixel coefficients for the current direction. A factory calibrated set of coefficients is available.

Syntax:

lpc i

Syntax Elements:

i

FPN coefficients set to save.

0 = Factory calibrated pixel coefficients. 1 = Coefficient set one 2 = Coefficient set two

3 = Coefficient set three 4 = Coefficient set four

Notes:

 Available in TDI mode only.  Available only when operating the camera in internal

direction control (scd 0 or 1). When operating in external direction control, you must switch to internal direction control, load the coefficient set, and then return to external direction control.

Example:

lpc 0

Purpose:

Resets the current pixel coefficients to zero. This command does not reset saved coefficients.

Syntax:

rpc

Notes:

The digital offset is not reset.

Loading a Saved Set of Coefficients

Resetting the Current Pixel Coefficients

3.6.3 Rebooting the Camera

The command rc reboots the camera. The camera starts up with the last saved settings and the baud rate used before reboot. Previously saved pixel coefficients are also restored.

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Purpose:

Generates a test pattern to aid in system d ebugging. The test patterns are useful for verifying proper timing and connections between the camera and the frame grabber. The following tables show each available test pattern.

Syntax:

svm i

Syntax Elements:

i 0

Video.

1 12 bit test pattern 1 (ramp)

2 8 bit test pattern 2 (step)

Notes:

 When returning to vid eo (svm 0) after viewing a test pattern,

the camera restores the saved user settings for digital offset (sdo), enable pixel coefficients (epc), set subtract background (ssb), and set system digital gain (ssg).

 The following diagrams show 12-bit pixel values. When

operating in 8-bit mode, pixel values will be 1/ 16th of pixel values in the diagram.

Example:

svm 2

ES-8004k40 Operating Mode

Test Pattern

TDI Mode Forward,

smm 0, svm 1

1

0

2

3

4

0

9

5

1

0

2

4

2

0

4

7

2

0

4

8

3

0

7

1

3

0

7

2

0

TDI Mode Reverse, smm 0, svm 1

1

0

2

3

4

0

9

5

1

0

2

4

2

0

4

7

2

0

4

8

3

0

7

1

3

0

7

2

0

TDI Mode Forward,

smm 1, svm 1

1

0

2

3

4

0

9

5

1

0

2

4

2

0

4

7

2

0

4

8

3

0

7

1

3

0

7

2

0

TDI Mode Reverse, smm 1, svm 1

1

0

2

3

4

0

9

5

1

0

2

4

2

0

4

7

2

0

4

8

3

0

7

1

3

0

7

2

0

Area Mod e Forward, smm 0, svm

1

0

3

0

7

1

0

3

1

2

0

5

4

2

0

5

3

0

7

8

3

0

7

9

8

3.7 Diagnostics

3.7.1 Generating a Test Pattern

Table 19: Test Patterns

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Area Mode Reverse, smm 0, svm 1

1

0

3

0

8

1

0

3

1

2

0

5

4

2

0

5

3

0

7

8

3

0

7

8

Area Mod e Forward,

smm 1, svm 1

1

0

3

0

6

1

0

3

1

2

0

5

4

2

0

5

3

0

7

8

3

0

7

9

7

Area Mode Reverse, smm 1, svm 2

1

0

8

2

0

3

2

3

0

5

6

4

0

8

0

TDI or Area Mode, smm 0, svm 2

1

0

8

2

0

3

2

3

0

5

6

4

0

8

0

ES-82-04K* Operating Mode

Test Pattern

TDI Mode Forward, smm 0, svm 1

4

0

9

5

0

TDI Mode Forward, smm 1, svm 1

5

9

0

4

0

TDI Mode Reverse, smm 0, svm 1

0

2

5

2

5

6

5

1

5

1

2

7

6

7

6

8

1

0

2

3

1

0

2

4

1

2

7

9

1

2

8

1

5

3

5

1

7

9

1

5

3

6

2

0

4

7

1

7

9

2

3

0

3

2

0

4

8

2

5

9

2

3

0

4

2

8

1

5

2

5

6

0

3

0

7

1

2

8

1

6

3

2

7

3

0

7

2

3

5

8

3

2

8

3

8

3

9

3

5

8

4

0

9

5

3

8

4

0

TDI Mode Reverse, smm 1, svm 1

0

2

5

2

5

6

5

1

5

1

2

7

6

7

6

8

1

0

2

3

1

0

2

4

1

2

7

9

1

2

8

1

5

3

5

1

7

9

1

5

3

6

2

0

4

7

1

7

9

2

3

0

3

2

0

4

8

2

5

9

2

3

0

4

2

8

1

5

2

5

6

0

3

0

7

1

2

8

1

6

3

2

7

3

0

7

2

3

5

8

3

2

8

3

8

3

9

3

5

8

4

0

9

5

3

8

4

0

Area Mode Forward, smm 0, svm 1

7

8

4

0

9

5

0

Area Mode Reverse, smm 0, svm 1

8

2

6

3

5

1

9

2

6

4

5

2

0

7

5

1

0

3

1

7

6

1

2

8

7

1

0

3

2

1

5

4

3

1

2

8

1

7

9

1

5

4

2

0

5

1

8

0

2

3

1

2

0

5

6

2

5

6

7

2

3

1

2

8

2

3

2

5

6

8

3

0

7

9

2

8

2

4

3

5

3

0

8

0

3

5

9

1

3

6

3

8

4

7

3

5

9

2

3

8

4

8

7

Area Mode Forward, smm 1, svm 1

7

8

4

0

9

5

0

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8

2

6

3

5

1

9

2

6

4

5

2

0

7

5

1

0

3

1

7

6

1

2

8

7

1

0

3

2

1

5

4

3

1

2

8

1

7

9

1

5

4

2

0

5

1

8

0

2

3

1

2

0

5

6

2

5

6

7

2

3

1

2

8

2

3

2

5

6

8

3

0

7

9

2

8

2

4

3

5

3

0

8

0

3

5

9

1

3

6

3

8

4

7

3

5

9

2

3

8

4

8

7

TDI or Area Mode, smm 1 or 2, svm 2

2

4

0

4

9

6

7

5

2

1

2

6

4

1

5

20

1

7

6

2

0

3

2

8

2

5

4

2

8

0

3

0

5

6

3

1

2

3

5

6

8

3

8

2

4

0

8

0

1

0

8

TDI or Area Mode, Forward or Reverse, smm 1, svm 2

2

4

0

4

9

6

7

5

2

1

2

6

4

1

5

2

0

1

7

6

2

0

3

2

8

2

5

4

2

8

0

3

0

5

6

3

1

2

3

5

6

8

3

8

2

4

0

8

0

1

0

8

ES-80-08K* Operating Mode

Test Pattern

TDI Mode Forward, smm 0, svm 1

4

0

9

5

3

8

5

6

3

6

1

7

3

7

8

2

9

0

2

6

1

2

4

2

1

9

4

1

7

0

5

1

4

6

3

1

3

9

8

2

1

8

3

5

1

2

7

4

9

0

2

3

8

4

7

1

6

9

5

1

9

4

1

4

3

1

6

7

2

1

9

1

2

1

5

0

2

3

8

9

2

6

2

8

2

8

6

7

3

1

0

6

3

4

5

3

5

8

4

TDI Mode Forward, smm 1, svm 1

4

0

9

5

3

8

5

6

3

6

1

7

3

7

8

2

9

0

2

6

1

2

4

2

1

9

4

1

7

0

5

1

4

6

3

1

3

9

8

2

1

8

3

5

1

2

7

4

9

0

2

3

8

4

7

1

6

9

5

1

9

4

1

4

3

1

6

7

2

1

9

1

2

1

5

0

2

3

8

9

2

6

2

8

2

8

6

7

3

1

0

6

3

4

5

3

5

8

4

TDI Mode Reverse, smm 1, svm 1

4

0

9

5

3

8

5

6

3

6

1

7

3

7

8

2

9

0

2

6

1

2

4

2

1

9

4

1

7

0

5

1

4

6

3

1

3

9

8

2

1

8

3

5

1

2

7

4

9

0

2

3

8

4

7

1

6

9

5

1

9

4

1

4

3

1

6

7

2

1

9

1

2

1

5

0

2

3

8

9

2

6

2

8

2

8

6

7

3

1

0

6

3

4

5

3

5

8

4

Area Mode Forward, smm 0, svm 1

7

3

6

2

4

3

8

5

2

9

0

7

2

6

8

2

4

2

9

1

9

5

1

7

1

2

3

1

4

6

2

1

9

0

5

1

7

1

2

3

4

7

5

6

824

5

4

8

4

7

3

0

1

2

0

1

4

0

1

6

7

9

1

9

1

8

2

1

5

7

2

3

9

6

2

6

3

5

2

8

7

4

3

1

3

5

2

3

5

9

1

Area Mode Reverse, smm 0, svm 1

7

3

6

2

4

3

8

5

2

9

0

7

2

6

8

2

4

2

9

1

9

5

1

7

1

2

1

4

7

3

1

4

6

9

6

2

1

9

0

5

1

8

1

2

3

4

7

5

7

8

2

4

6

9

6

2

1

2

0

1

4

0

1

6

7

9

1

9

1

8

2

1

5

7

2

3

9

6

2

6

3

5

3

1

3

5

2

3

5

9

1

Area Mode Forward, smm 1, svm 1

6

3

8

6

3

6

2

4

3

8

5

2

9

0

7

2

6

8

2

4

2

9

1

9

5

1

4

7

3

1

4

6

9

6

2

1

9

0

5

1

8

1

2

3

4

7

5

7

2

4

6

7

3

0

9

6

2

1

2

0

1

4

0

1

9

1

8

2

1

5

7

2

3

9

6

2

6

3

5

2

8

7

4

3

5

2

3

5

9

1

Area Mode Reverse, smm 1, svm 1

6

3

6

2

3

8

4

2

9

0

6

26

6

7

2

4

2

8

1

4

7

2

3

1

4

5

9

5

2

1

8

9

5

1

7

2

4

5

4

8

4

7

2

9

6

1

2

0

1

4

3

9

1

67

8

1

9

1

7

2

1

5

6

2

3

9

5

2

6

3

4

2

8

7

3

1

2

3

5

1

3

5

9

0

TDI or Area Mode, smm 1 or 2, svm 2

2

4

0

4

9

6

7

5

2

1

2

6

4

1

5

20

1

7

6

2

0

3

2

8

2

5

4

2

8

0

3

0

5

6

3

1

2

3

5

6

8

3

8

2

4

0

8

0

1

0

8

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TDI or Area Mode, Forward or Reverse, smm 1, svm 2

2

4

0

4

9

6

7

5

2

1

2

6

4

1

5

2

0

1

7

6

2

0

3

2

8

2

5

4

2

8

0

3

0

5

6

3

1

2

3

5

6

8

3

8

2

4

0

8

0

1

0

8

Purpose:

Returns a complete line of video (w ithout pixel coefficients or test pattern) displaying one pixel value after another. It also displays the minimum, maximum, and mean value of the line sampled within the region of interest (the region of interest command is explained in section Setting a Region of Interest).

Use the gl command, or the following gla command, to ensure the proper video input range into the processing chain before executing any pixel calibration commands.

Syntax:

gl x1 x2

Syntax Elements:

x1

Column start number. Must be less than the column end number in a range from 1 to (column resolution – 1).

x2

Column end number. Must be greater than the column start number in a range from 2 to sensor resolution.

Notes:

 If x2x1 then x2 is forced to be x1.  Analog gain, analog offset, digital offset, background subtract,

and digital system gain are applied to the data. FPN and PRNU coefficients are not included in the data.

 Values returned are in 12 bit DN.  Available in TDI Mode only.

Related Commands

roi

Example:

gl 10 20

3.7.2 Returning Video Information

The cam era’s microcontroller has the ab ility to read v id eo data w hen op er ating the

camera in TDI Mode. This functionality can be used to verify camera operation and to perform basic testing without having to connect the camera to a frame grabber. This information is also used for collecting line statistics for calibrating the camera.

Returning a Single Line of Video

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Purpose:

Sets the number of lines to sample when using the gla command or for pixel coefficient calculations.

Syntax:

css i

Syntax Elements:

i

Number of lines to sample. Allow able values are 256, 512, or 1024 (factory setting).

Notes:

 To return the current setting, use the gcp command.

Related Commands:

gla

Example:

css 1024

Purpose:

Returns the average for multiple lines of vid eo data (without pixel coefficients or test pattern). The number of lines to sample is set and adjusted by the css command . The camera displays the Min., Max., and Mean statistics for the pixels in the region of interest (the region of interest command is explained in section Setting a Region of Interest).

Syntax:

gla x1 x2

Syntax Elements:

x1

Column start number. Must be less than the column en d number in a range from 1 to (column resolution – 1).

x2

Column end number. Must be greater than the column start number in a range from 2 to column resolution.

Notes:

 If x2x1 then x2 is forced to be x1.  Analog gain, analog offset, digital offset, background subtract,

and digital system gain are applied to the data. FPN and PRNU coefficients are not included in the data.

 Values returned are in 12 bit DN.  Available in TDI Mode only.

Related Commands:

css, roi

Example:

gla 10 20

Returning Averaged Lines of Video

Setting the Number of Lines to Sample

Returning the Average of Multiple Lines of Video

3.7.3 Temperature Measurement

The temperature of the camera can be determined by using the vt command. This command will return the internal chip temperature in degrees Celsius. For proper operation, this value should not exceed 75°C.

Note: If the camera reaches 75°C, the camera will shutdown and the LED will flash red.

If this occurs, the camera must be rebooted using the command, rc or can be powered down manually. You will have to correct the temperature problem or the camera will shutdown again.

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Purpose:

Returns the frequency for the requested Camera Link control signal

Syntax:

gsf i

Syntax Elements:

i

Camera Link control signal to measure:

1: CC1 (EXSYNC) 2: CC2 (Spare) 3: CC3 (Forward) 4: CC4 (Spare)

Example:

gsf 1

Syntax:

gcp

GCP Screen

Description

CAMERA SETTINGS

Camera Model No.:

ES-xx-xxxxx

Camera model number.

Sensor Serial No.:

xxxxxxxxx

Sensor serial number.

Firmware Design Rev.:

xx-xx-xxxxx-xx

Firmw are design revision number.

FPGA Version:

xx-xx-xxxx-xx

DSP design revision number.

UART Baud Rate:

9600

Serial communication connection speed set with the sbr command. See section Setting Baud Rate for details.

TDI Mode:

tdi

Current operating mode, either TDI or Area set with

3.7.4 Voltage Measurement

The command vv d isplays th e camera’s input volta ge. Note th at th e voltage measurement feature of the camera provides only approximate results (typically within 10%). The measurement should not be used to set the applied voltage to the camera but only used as a test to isolate gross problems with the supply voltage.

3.7.5 Camera Frequency Measurement

3.7.6 Returning Camera Settings

Returning All Camera Settings with the Camera Parameter Screen

The cam era parameter (GCP) screen ret urn s all of the cam era’s current setting s. Figure 26 below describes the GCP screen for the Piranha ES-4k camera.

To read all current camera settings, use the command:

Figure 26: Example GCP Screen for ES-40-08k40 TDI Mode Operation

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GCP Screen

Description

the tdi command. See section 3.5.1 for details.

Exposure Mode:

7

Current exposure mod e value set with the sem command. See section 3.3.5 Exposure Mode and Line/ Frame Rate for details.

SYNC Frequency:

10000.00 Hz

Current line rate. Value is set with the ssf command. See section 3.3.5 Exposure Mode and Line/ Frame Rate for details.

Internal Exposure Time:

100.00µs

Current exposure time setting if internal. If

external, ―exter nal‖ is

displayed. See section 3.3.5 Exposure Mode and Line/ Frame Rate for details.

CCD Direction:

internal/forward

CCD shift d irection set with the scd command. See section 3.3.3 Setting the Camera’s CCD Shift Direction for details.

Stage Selection

16, 32

Number of integration stages set with the stg command. See section 3.3.2 Selecting the Number of CCD Integration Stages for details.

Horizontal Binning

1

Horizontal binning value set with the sbh command. See section 3.3.4 Increasing Sensitivity with Binning for details.

Vertical Binning

1

Vertical binning value set with the sbv command. See section 3.3.4 Increasing Sensitivity with Binning for details.

Video Mode:

video

Current video mode value set with the svm command. See section 3.7.1 Generating a Test Pattern for details.

Background Subtract:

0 0 0 0

Background subtract value set with the ssb command. See section Digital Signal Processing for d etails.

Region of Interest:

(1,1)to(8192,1)

Region of interest size set with the roi command. See section Setting a Region of Interest for details.

End-Of-Line Sequence:

on

States whether an end -ofline sequence is turned on

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GCP Screen

Description

or off. Set using the eol command. See section 3.5.3 End-of-line Sequence for details.

FFC Coefficient Set:

0

Current pixel coefficient set loaded. Refer to section

3.6.2 Saving and Restoring PRNU and FPN Coefficients for details.

FPN Coefficients:

off

States whether FPN coefficients are on or off. Set with the epc command. Refer to section Digital Signal Processing for details.

PRNU Coefficients:

off

States whether PRNU coefficients are on or off. Set with the epc command. Refer to section Digital Signal Processing for details.

Number of Line Samples:

1024

Number of lines sample with the gla command set with the css command. See section 3.7.2 Returning Video Information for details.

Lower Threshold:

400

Lower threshold value set with the slt command. See section 3.5.3 End-ofline Sequence for details.

Upper Threshold:

3600

Upper threshold value set with the sut command.

See section 3.5.3 End-ofline Sequence for details.

Camera Link Mode:

15, Medium, 4 taps, 8 bits, no time MUX

Camera Link configuration set with the clm command. See 3.4.2 Setting the Camera Link Mode for details.

Output Throughput:

320

Camera throughput value set with the sot command. See section 3.4.3 Setting the Camera Throughput for details.

Pretrigger

0

Pretrigger set with the spt command. See section 3.4.5 Setting a Pretrigger.

Mirroring Mode:

left to right

Readout direction set with the smm command. See section 3.4.4 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction for details.

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Description

Analog Gain (dB):

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Analog gain settings set with the sag command. See section Analog Signal Processing for d etails.

Analog Reference Gain (dB):

3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Analog reference gain set with the ugr command.

See section Analog Signal Processing for d etails.

Total Analog Gain (dB):

6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

This is the sum of the analog gain and analog gain reference values and is the total analog gain being used by the camera.

Analog Offset:

100 100 100 100

Analog offset settings set with the sao command. See section Analog Signal Processing for d etails.

Digital Offset:

50 50 50 50

Digital offset settings set with the sdo command. See section Digital Signal Processing for d etails.

Background Subtract:

150 150 150 150

Background subtract settings set with the ssb command. See section Digital Signal Processing for details.

System Gain:

4096 4096 4096 4096

Digital gain settings set with the ssg command. See section Digital Signal Processing for d etails.

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Parameters

Description

get cao

t

Returns the analog offset for the tap indicated

t = tap selection, either 1 to number of CCD taps, or 0 for all taps

get ccf

x1 x2

Returns the FPN pixel coefficients for the pixel range indicated.

x1 = Pixel start number x2= Pixel end number

get ccp

x1 x2

Returns the PRNU pixel coefficients for the pixel range indicated.

x1 = Pixel start number x2= Pixel end number

get clm

Returns the current Camera Link mode.

get css

Returns the number of line samples averaged for pixel coefficient calculations or for output of gla command.

get els

Returns whether the end -of-line statistics are turned off or on.

0: Off 1: On

get epc

Returns whether pixel coefficients are enabled or disabled.

The first parameter returns the FPN coefficients setting where:

0 = FPN coefficients disabled 1 = FPN coefficients enabled

The second parameter returns the PRNU coefficients setting where:

0 = PRNU coefficients disabled 1 = PRNU coefficients enabled

get gcm

Retur ns th e camera ’s mod el n u mber

get gcs

Retur ns th e camera ’s ser ial nu m ber

get gcv

Retur ns th e camera ’s software version .

get gfc

x

Returns the FPN pixel coefficient for the pixel indicated.

get gl

x1 x2

Returns pixel values for the pixel range specified.

get gla

x1 x2

Returns the average of the pixel range indicated.

get gsf

i

Returns the frequency of the Camera Link control signal indicated, either 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Returning Camera Settings with Get Commands

You can also return individual camera settings by insertin g a ―get” in front of the command that you want to query. If the command has a tap or pixel number parameter, you must also insert the tap number or pixel number that you want to query. Refer to Table 20 below for a list of available commands. To view a help screen listing the following get commands, use the command gh.

Table 20: Get Commands

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Description

get lpc

Returns the current coefficient set number.

get rfs

Returns whether factory settings have been saved. The camera always returns 1 (factory settings have been saved).

get roi

Returns the current region of interest.

get rus

Returns whether user settings have been saved.

0 = No user settings saved 1 = User settings have been saved

get sag

t

Returns the analog gain in dB for the tap indicated t = Tap value. 0 for all taps or 1-number of CCD taps

for individ ual tap selection.

get sao

t

Returns the analog offset for the tap indicated. t = 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for

individual tap selection.

get sbh

Returns the horizontal binning value.

get sbr

Returns the speed of camera serial communication port.

get sbv

Returns the vertical binning value.

get scd

Returns the CCD shift direction w here:

0 = Forward TDI shift direction. 1 = Reverse TDI shift direction. 2 = Externally controlled direction control via Camera

Link control CC3.

get sdo

t

Returns the digital offset value in DN for the tap indicated.

t = Tap value. 0 for all taps or 1-number of CCD taps for individual tap selection.

get sem

Returns the current exposure mode:

3 = External SYNC, maximum exposure time 7 = Internal programmable SYNC, maximum exposure

time. Factory setting.

get sfc

x

Returns the FPN coefficient for the pixel number indicated.

x =pixel number w ithin the range 1 to sensor pixel count.

get sgr

Returns the current analog gain reference value in dB.

get slt

Returns the current lower threshold value.

get smm

Retur ns th e camera ’s mirror mod e:

0: Pixels readout left to right (1 to 4096 or 8192) 1: Pixels readout right to left (8092 or 4096 to 1)

get sot

Returns the Camera Link strobe rate.

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Description

get spc

x

Returns the PRNU coefficient for the specified pixel number.

x=pixel number w ithin the range 1 to sensor pixel

count.

get spt

Returns the current pretrigger setting.

get ssb

t

Returns the current background subtract value.

t = Tap value. 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for individual tap selection.

get ssf

Returns the current line/ frame rate in Hz.

get ssg

t

Returns the current digital gain setting.

t = tap selection, either 1 to number of CCD taps, or 0 for all taps

get stg

Returns the current number of CCD integration stages.

get sut

Returns the current upper threshold value.

get svm

Returns the current video mode.

0: Normal video mode 1: Test pattern 2: Test pattern 3: Test pattern

get tdi

Retur ns th e camera ’s current op eratin g mode.

0: Area Mode 1: TDI Mode

get ugr

Returns the gain reference value

get vt

Retur ns th e camera ’s internal chip tem p er atur e in d eg rees

Celsius.

get vv

Retur ns th e camera ’s su pply voltage.

get wfc

Returns whether FPN coefficients have been saved.

0 = No FPN coefficients saved 1 = Pixel coefficients have been saved

get wpc

Returns whether PRNU coefficients have been saved.

0 = No PRNU coefficients saved 1 = Pixel coefficients have been saved

get wus

Returns whether user settings have been saved .

0 = No user settings saved 1 = User settings have been saved

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Model Number

Lens Mount Options

All models

M72x0.75 thread.

Optical and Mechanical

4.1 Lens Mounts

4

4.2 Optical Interface

Illumination

The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the particular application. Factors include the nature, speed, and spectral characteristics of objects being imaged, exposure times, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, and more. The Knowledge Ceneter page on our Web site,

www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ knowledge/ appnotes.aspx, provides an introduction to

th is p oten tially com p licated issu e. See ―Radiom etry an d Ph oto Responsivity‖ and

"Sensitivities in Photometric Units" in the CCD Technology Primer found under the Application Support link.

It is often more important to consider exposure than illuminat ion. The total amount of energy (which is related to the total number of photons reaching the sensor) is more important than the rate at which it arrives. For example, 5J/ cm2 can be achieved by exposing 5mW/ cm2 for 1ms just the same as exposing an intensity of 5W/ cm2 for 1s.

Light Sources

Keep these guidelines in mind when setting up your light source:  LED light sources are relatively inexpensive, provide a uniform field, and longer life

span compared to other light sources. However, they also require a camera with excellent sensitivity, such as the ES-xx camera.

 Halogen light sources generally provide very little blue relative to infrared light (IR).  Fiber-optic light distribution systems generally transmit very little blue relative to IR.

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 Some light sources age; over their life span they produce less light. This aging may

not be uniform—a light source may produce progressively less light in some areas of the spectrum but not others.

Filters

CCD cameras are extremely responsive to infrared (IR) wavelengths of light. To prevent

infrared fr om d istor tin g the im ages you scan , u se a ―hot m irror‖ or IR cu toff filter that

transmits visible wavelengths but does not transmit wavelengths over 750nm. Examples

are the Schneid er Optics™ B+W 489, wh ich includes a mou ntin g rin g, the CO RION™ LS750, which d oes n ot include a m ounting ring, and the CORION ™ H R -750 series hot

mirror.

Lens Modeling

Any lens surrounded by air can be modeled for camera purposes using three primary points: the first and second principal points and the second focal point. The primary points for a lens should be available from the lens data sheet or from the lens manufacturer. Primed quantities denote characteristics of the image side of the lens. That is, h is the object height and h is the image height.

The focal point is the point at which the image of an infinitely distant object is brought to focus. The effective focal length (f) is the distance from the second principal point to the second focal point. The back focal length (BFL) is the distance from the image side of the lens surface to the second focal point. The object distance (OD) is the distance from the first principal point to the object.

Figure 27: Primary Points in a Lens System

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4.3 Mechanical Interface

Figure 28: Piranha ES-8x Mechanical Dimensions

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Warning Messages

Camera Response

Comment

OK>

Camera executed command

Warning 01: Outside of specification>

Parameter accepted was outside of specified operating range (e.g. gain greater than ±10 dB of factory setting, or SSF below specification).

Warning 02: Clipped to min>

Parameter was clipped to the current operating range. Use GCP or GET to see value used.

Warning 03: Clipped to max>

Parameter was clipped to the current operating range. Use GCP or GET to see value used.

Warning 04: Related parameters adjusted>

Internal operating condition is adjusted to accommodate the entered command. E.g. requesting exposure time longer than line time automatically adjusts the line time to meet the exposure time requirement.

Warning 07: Coefficient may be inaccurate A/ D clipping has occurred>

In the region of interest (ROI) greater than 6.251% single or 1% of averaged pixel values were zero or saturated.

Warning 08: Greater than 1% of coefficients have been clipped

Greater than 1% of FPN or PRNU coefficients have been calculated to be greater than the maximum allowable and so were clipped.

Warning 09: Internal line rate inconsistent with read out time>

Changing this parameter (e.g. vertical binning) has changed read out time and that is greater than the internal SYNC

Appendix A

Error Handling and Command List

A1 Error Handling

The following table lists warning and error messages and provides a description and possible cause. Warning messages are returned when the camera cannot meet the full value of the request; error messages are returned when the camera is unable to complete the request.

Table 21: Warning and Error Messages

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Camera Response

Comment

Error 01: Internal error xx>

Where xx is a code list below. Only output during power up. Customer should contact customer support.

Error 02: Unrecognized command>

Command is not valid .

Error 03: Incorrect number of parameters>

Too many or too few parameters.

Error 04: Incorrect parameter value>

This response returned for

 Alpha received for numeric or visa versa  Float where integer expected  Not an element of the set of possible values.

E.g., Baud Rate

 Outside the range limit

Error 05: Command unavailable in this mode>

E.g. SSF when in SEM 3

Error 06: Timeout>

Command not completed in time. E.g. CCF or CCP in SEM 3 when no external EXSYNC is present.

Error 07: Camera settings not saved >

Indicates that user settings have been corrupted by turning off the power while executing the WUS command. Must build up new settings from factory and re-save with WUS.

Error 08: Unable to calibrate - tap outside ROI>

Cannot calibrate a tap that is not part of the end of line statistics.

Error 09: The camera's temperature exceeds the specified operating range>

Indicates that the camera has shut itself down to prevent damage from further overheating. (flashing red)

Shuts down at internal temperatu re of 75˚C and w ill

not r estart u ntil below 65˚C (equivalent to 50˚C at front

plate).

Error 10: FPGA Flash Program Failed

FCS failed either because of communication error or a bad file was sent.

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Description

calibrate analog offset

cao

t i

Calibrates the analog gain and averages

each tap ’s pixels within the ROI to the

specified average target value.

t = tap selection, either 1 to number of CCD taps, or 0 for all taps

i = target value in a range from 0 to 255DN (12-bit LSB)

Refer to Analog Signal Processing: Setting Analog Gain and Offset for details.

correction calibrate fpn

ccf

Performs FPN calibration and eliminates FPN noise by subtracting away individual pixel dark current.

Refer to Digital Signal Processing and Processing Chain Overview and Description for details.

Parameters:

t = tap id i = integer value f = float m = member of a set s = string

x = pixel column number y = pixel row number

A2 Commands: Quick Reference

As a quick reference, the following table lists all of the camera configuration commands available to the camera user. For detailed information on using these commands, refer to Chapter 3. Note: This table d oes n ot list ―get‖ com m and s. Refer to section 3.7.6 Returning Camera Settings for a list of these commands.

Table 22: Command Quick Reference

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calculate camera gain

ccg

i t i

Calculates the camera gain according to the selected algorithm.

i = Calibration algorithm to use.

1 = This algorithm adjusts analog

gain so that 8% to 13% of tap ROI pixels are above the specified target value.

2 = This algorithm adjusts analog gain so that the average pixel value in tap ’s ROI is equal to the specified target value.

3 = This algorithm adjusts digital gain so that the average pixel value in tap ’s ROI is equal to the specified target.

4 = This algorithm adjusts the analog gain so that the peak tap ROI pixels are adjusted to the specified target.

t = Tap value. Use 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for individual tap selection.

i = Calibration target value in a range from:

Algorithm 1 and 2: 1024 to 4055DN (12 bit LSB).

Algorithm 3: 4095 to 65535. The digital video values are multiplied by this value where:

Digital Gain=

i

4096

correction calibrate prnu

ccp

Performs PRNU calibration and eliminates the difference in responsivity between the most and least sensitive pixel creating a uniform response to light.

Refer to Digital Signal Processing and Processing Chain Overview and Description for details.

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camera link mode

clm

m

Sets the Camera Link configuration, number of Camera Link taps, and data bit depth.

2: Base configuration, 2 taps, 8 bit output 3: Base configuration, 2 taps, 12 bit output 15: Medium configuration, 4 taps, 8 bit output 16: Medium configuration, 4 taps, 12 bit output 21: Full configuration, 8 taps, 8 bit output

Refer to section 3.4.2 Setting the Camera Link Mode for details.

calculate PRNU algorithm

cpa

i i

Performs PRNU calibration according to the selected algorithm.

The first parameter is the algorithm where i is:

1 = This algorithm first adjusts each tap’s ana log gain so tha t 8-13% of pixels within a tap are above the value specified in the target value parameter. PRNU calibration then occurs using the peak pixel in the region of interest. (Identical to ccp)

2 = Calculates the PRNU coefficients using the entered target value as shown below:

PRNU Coefficient =

Target

(AVG Pixel Value) - (FPN+ value)sdo

The calculation is performed for all sensor pixels but warnings are only applied to pixels in the region of interest. This algorithm is useful for achieving uniform output across multiple cameras.

3 = This algorithm includes an analog gain adjustment prior to PRNU calibration. Analog gain is first adjusted so that the peak p ixel value in tap ’s ROI is within 97 to 99% of the specified target value. It then calculates the PRNU coefficients using the target value as shown below:

PRNU Coefficient =

Target

(AVG Pixel Value ) - (FPN + value)sdo

i

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The calculation is performed for all sensor pixels but warnings are only applied to pixels in the region of interest. This algorithm is useful for achieving uniform output across multiple cameras.

4 = This algorithm is the same as 2 with the exception that it only calculates PRNU for the pixels within the current Region of Interest (ROI).

The second parameter is the target value to use in a range from 1024 to 4055DN.

correction set sample

css

m

Set number of line samples averaged for pixel coefficient calculations or for output of gla command. Values: 256, 512, 1024. Factory setting: 1024

Refer to Returning Averaged Lines of Video on page 77 for details.

display pixel coeffs

dpc

x1 x2

Displays the pixel coefficients in the order FPN , PRN U, FPN , PRN U, …

x1 = Pixel start number x 2= Pixel end number in a range from 1 to sensor pixel

count.

end of line sequence

els

i

Sets the end-of-line sequence:

0: Off 1: On

Refer to Refer to 3.5.3 End-of-line Sequence for details.

enable pixel coefficients

epc

i i

Sets whether pixel coefficients are enabled or disabled.

The first parameter sets the FPN coefficients w here i is:

0 = FPN coefficients disabled 1 = FPN coefficients enabled

The second parameter sets the PRNU coefficients w here i is:

0 = PRNU coefficients disabled 1 = PRNU coefficients enabled

Refer to section Enabling and Disabling Pixel Coefficients on page 67 for details.

get camera model

gcm

Reads the camera model number.

get camera parameters

gcp

Reads all of the camera parameters.

get camera serial

gcs

Read the camera serial number.

get camera version

gcv

Read the firmw are version and FPGA version.

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get exposure mode

gem

Retrieves the current camera exposure mode.

get fpn coeff

gfc

x

Read the FPN coefficient x = pixel number to read in a range

from 1 – sensor pixel count. Refer to Returning FPN Coefficients on

page 62 for details.

get line

gl

x x

Gets a line of raw video (no digital processing or test pattern) displaying one pixel value after another and the minimum, maximum, and mean value of the sampled line.

x = Pixel start number x = Pixel end number in a range from 1 to sensor pixel

count.

Refer to Returning a Single Line of Video on page 76 for details.

get line average

gla

x x

Read the average of line samples.

x = Pixel start number x = Pixel end number in a range from 1 to sensor pixel

count.

Refer to Returning Averaged Lines of Video on page 77 for details.

get prnu coeff

gpc

x

Read the PRNU coefficient. x = pixel number to read in a range

from 1 – sensor pixel count.

get signal frequency

gsf

i

Reads the requested Camera Link control frequency.

1 = EXSYNC frequency 2 = Spare 3 = Direction (1 = forward, 2 = reverse) 4 = Spare

help

h

Display the online help. Refer to section for details.

load pixel coefficients

lpc

Loads the previously saved pixel coefficients from non-volatile memory where i is:

0 = Factory calibrated coefficients 1 = Coefficient set one 2 = Coefficient set two 3 = Coefficient set three 4 = Coefficient set four

reset camera

rc

Reset the entire camera (reboot). Baud rate is not reset and reboots with the value last used.

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restore factory settings

rfs

Restore th e ca mera’s factory settin gs.

FPN and PRNU coefficients reset to 0. Refer to section 3.6 Saving and Restoring Settings for details.

region of interest

roi

x y x y

Sets the pixel range affected by the cag, cao, gl, gla, ccf, cpa and ccp

commands. The parameters are the pixel start and end values (x) and the column start and end values (y) in a range from 1 to sensor pixel count. Refer to section 3.5.1 Setting a Region of Interest for details.

reset pixel coeffs

rpc

Reset the pixel coefficients to 0. Refer to section Enabling and Disabling Pixel Coefficients on page 67 for details.

restore user settings

rus

Restore the camera's last saved user settings and FPN and PRNU coefficients. Refer to section 3.6 Saving and Restoring Settings for details.

set analog gain

sag

t f

Sets the analog gain in dB.

t = Tap value. 0 for all taps or 1number of CCD taps for individual

tap selection.

f= gain value specified from –10 to +10

Refer to Analog Signal Processing: Setting Analog Gain and Offset on page 54 for details.

set analog offset

sao

t i

Sets the analog offset.

t = 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for individual tap selection.

i= Offset value in a range from 0 to 255 (12-bit LSB). Offset increases with

higher values. Refer to Analog Signal Processing:

Setting Analog Gain and Offset for details.

set binning horizontal

sbh

m

Sets the horizontal binning value. Available values are 1, 2, 4, or 8.

Refer to section 3.3.4 Increasing Sensitivity with Binning on page 37 for details.

set baud rate

sbr

i

Set the speed of camera serial communication port. Baud rates: 9600, 19200, 57600, and 115200. Default:

9600. Refer to section Setting Baud Rate on page 30 for details.

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set binning vertical

sbv

m

Sets the vertical binning value. Available values are:

1 to 8 (ES-80) 1 to 4 (ES-82)

Refer to section 3.3.4 Increasing Sensitivity with Binning on page 37 for details.

set ccd direction

scd

i

Sets the CCD shift direction where:

0 = Forward TDI shift direction. 1 = Reverse TDI shift direction. 2 = Externally controlled direction

control via Camera Link control CC3. Available only in TDI Mode

set digital offset

sdo

t i

Subtracts the input value from the vid eo signal prior to FPN correction.

t = Tap value. 0 for all taps or 1number of CCD taps for individual

tap selection. i = Offset in a range from 0 to 511DN. Refer to Setting Digital Offset on page62

for details.

set exposure mode

sem

m

Set the exposure mode: 3 = External SYNC, maximum

exposure time 7 = Internal programmable SYNC,

maximum exposure time. Factory setting.

set fpn coeff

sfc

x i

Set the FPN coefficient.

x =pixel number w ithin the range 1 to sensor pixel count.

i= FPN value within the range 0 to 511

(12-bit LSB). Refer to Performing FPN Correction on

page 62 for details.

set fpn range

sfr

x x i

Set a range of pixel FPN coefficients x=first pixel number of the range.

x=last pixel number of the range i=coefficient value in a range from 0 to

2048.

Refer to Setting a Range of FPN Coefficients on page 62 for details.

set lower threshold

slt

i

The pixels below the lower threshold are checked for and reported in the end-of-line sequence in a range from 0-

4095. Refer to section 3.5.3 End-of-line Sequence for details.

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set mirror mode

smm

i

Set the cam era’s m irror m od e:

0: Pixels readout left to right (1 to 4096 or 8192)

1: Pixels readout right to left (8092 or 4096 to 1)

Refer to 3.4.4 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction for details.

set output throughput

sot

m

This command works in conjunction with the clm command and determines the Camera Link strobe rate.

40 = 2 taps at 20MHz 80 = 2 taps at 40MHz 80 = 4 taps at 20MHz

160 = 2 taps at 80MHz or 4 taps at

40MHz 320 = 4 taps at 80MHz or 8 taps at

40MHz 640 = 8 taps at 80MHz Refer to section 3.4.3 Setting the Camera

Throughput for details on using this command. Available settings are dependent on your camera model.

set pretrigger

spt

i

Set the pretrigger to a value from 0 to

16.

set prnu coeff

spc

x i

Set the PRNU coefficient. x=pixel number w ithin the range 1 to

sensor pixel count. i= PRNU value within the range 0 to

28671.

set prnu range

spr

i i x

Set a range of pixel PRNU coefficients i=first pixel number of the range

i=last pixel number of the range x=coefficient value in a range from 0 to

28671.

Refer to Setting a Range of PRNU Coefficients on page 65 for details.

set subtract background

ssb

t i

Subtract the input value from the output signal.

t = Tap value. 0 for all taps or 1 to number of CCD taps for individual

tap selection. i = Subtracted value in a range from 0

to 4095. Refer to Subtracting Background on

page 61 for details.

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Parameters

Description

set sync frequency

ssf

i

Set the frame rate to a value from: TDI ES-80-08k40: 3499.56-34305.3

ES-80-08k80: 3499.87-68610.6 ES-80-04k40: 3499.87-68610.6

ES-82-04k40: 3499.87-55020.6 ES-82-04k80: 3499.87-11111.0 Area ES-80-08k40: 1-3084.5

ES-80-08k80: 1-6169.0 ES-80-04k40: 1-6169.0

ES-82-04k40: 1-1084.7 ES-82-04k80: 1-2080.7 Value rounded up/ down as required.

Refer to Setting Frame Rate on page 41 for

details.

set system gain

ssg

t i

Set the digital gain.

t = tap selection, either 1 to number of CCD taps, or 0 for all taps

i = Digital gain in a range from 0 to

65535. The digital video values are

multiplied by this number. Refer to Setting Digital Gain on page 61 for details.

stage select

stg

i

Sets the number of TDI stages. Allowable values are:

16 or 32 for ES-80 models 8 or 16 for ES-82 models

Refer to 3.3.2 Selecting the Number of CCD Integration Stages for details.

set upper threshold

sut

i

The pixels equal to or greater than the upper threshold are checked for and reported in the end -of-line sequence in a range from 0-4095. Refer to 3.5.3 End-of-line Sequence for details.

set video mode

svm

i

Switch between normal video mode and test patterns:

0: Normal video mode 1: Test pattern 2: Test pattern 3: Test pattern

Refer to section 3.7.1 Generating a Test Pattern for details.

set TDI mode

tdi

i

Set the cam era’s op erating m od e.

0: Area Mode 1: TDI Mode

Refer to section 3.5.1 for details.

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update gain reference

ugr

Changes 0dB gain to equal the current analog gain value set with the sag command.

Refer to section Analog Signal Processing: Setting Analog Gain and Offset for details.

verify temperature

vt

Check the internal temperature of the camera

verify voltage

vv

Ch eck the cam era’s inpu t voltag es and

return OK or fail

write FPN coefficients

wfc

i

Write all current FPN coefficients to EEROM where i is:

1 = FPN coefficient set one 2 = FPN coefficient set two 3 = FPN coefficient set one 4 = FPN coefficient set two

Refer to section 3.6.2 Saving and Restoring PRNU and FPN Coefficients for details.

write PRNU coeffs

wpc

i

Write all current PRNU coefficients to EEROM where i is:

1 = PRNU coefficient set one 2 = PRNU coefficient set tw o 3 = PRNU coefficient set one 4 = PRNU coefficient set tw o

Refer to section 3.6.2 Saving and Restoring PRNU and FPN Coefficients for details.

write user settings

wus

Write all of the user settings to EEROM. Refer to section 3.6.1 Saving and Restoring Factory and User Settings for details.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Enhanced Sensitivity Cameras

Piranha ES

Camera User’s Manual

ES-80-04k40-00-R ES-80-08k80-00-R ES-80-08k40-00-R ES-82-04k40-00-R ES-82-04k80-00-R

Contents

Introduction

1.1 Camera Highlights

Features

Programmability

Description

Applications

Models

1.2 Camera Performance Specifications

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

1.3 Image Sensor

1.4 Responsivity

Camera Hardware Interface

2.1 Installation Overview

2.2 Input/Output Connectors and LED

WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera. Incorrect voltages will damage the camera. See 2.2.2 Power Connector for more details.

2.2.1 LED Status Indicator

Table 5: Diagnostic LED

Table 6: Hirose Pin Description

2.2.2 Power Connector

Figure 4: Hirose 6-pin Circular Male—Power Connector

WARNING: When setting up the camera’s power supplies follow these guidelines:

Note: Camera performance specifications are not guaranteed if your power supply does not meet these requirements.

2.2.3 Camera Link Data Connector

Figure 5: Camera Link MDR26 Connector

A note concerning the length of the Camera Link cables

Camera Link Configuration

Table 7: Camera Control Configuration

Input Signals, Camera Link

EXSYNC (Triggers Frame Readout)

Direction Control

Output Signals, Camera Link

2.3 Camera Link Video Timing

Figure 6: Piranha ES-xx TDI Mode Timing (CCD Limited)

Table 8: Piranha ES-xx Timing Values

Figure 8: Piranha ES-xs Area Mode Timing (CCD Limited)

Table 9: Piranha Input and Output

Software Interface: How to Control the Camera

Serial Protocol Defaults

Command Format

Example: to return the current camera settings

Setting Baud Rate

Camera Help Screen

To view the help screen listing all of the camera configuration commands, use the command:

Example Help Screen for ES-80-08k80 TDI Mode Operation

Example Help Screen for ES-80-08k80 Area Mode Operation

3.1 First Power Up Camera Settings

3.2 Command Categories

3.3.1 Selecting TDI or Area Mode Operation

NOTE: Sensor cosmetic specifications for Area Mode of operation are neither tested nor guaranteed

3.3.2 Selecting the Number of CCD Integration Stages

3.3.3 Setting the Camera’s CCD Shift Direction

3.3.4 Increasing Sensitivity with Binning

Setting Horizontal Binning

Setting Vertical Binning

3.3.5 Exposure Mode and Line/Frame Rate

How to Set Exposure Mode and Line/Frame Rate

To select how you want the camera’s line/frame rate to be generated:

Setting the Exposure Mode

Exposure Modes in Detail

Mode 7: Internal Frame Rate, Maximum Exposure Time

Setting Frame Rate

3.4 Camera Output Format

3.4.1 How to Configure Camera Output

3.4.2 Setting the Camera Link Mode

3.4.3 Setting the Camera Throughput

3.4.4 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction

3.4.5 Setting a Pretrigger