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All info rm atio n provided in t his manual is believed to be a ccurate a n d reliable. No responsibility is assumed by Teledyne DA LSA for its use. Teledyne DA LSA reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Reproduction of t h is manual in whole or in p art, by any means, is p rohib ited without p r ior permission h aving been obtained from Teledyne DA LSA.

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Document Number: 03-032-20176-06

About Teledyne DALSA

Tele dyne DALSA is an international high pe rforma nce se mic onduc tor a nd Electronics Company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, i n addition to providing wa fer foundry servic es.

Teledyn e DALSA Dig it al Imaging offe rs the widest rang e of machine vision components in the world. From in d ustry-leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated cameras, frame grabbers, vision processors and softw are to easy-to-use vision appliances and custom vision modules.

Contac t Tele dyne DALSA

Teledyne DA LS A is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. We have sales offices in the USA, Europe and A sia, plus a w orldw ide network of representatives and agents to serve you efficiently. Co nta ct information for sales a nd support inquirie s, plus links to maps and dire ctions to our offic es, ca n be found here:

Sales Offices: http:/ / ww w.teledynedalsa.com/ corp/ contact/ offices/ Technic al Support: http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ imaging/ support/

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Contents

1. System Precautions and Cleaning _________________________________________________________________________ 6

Precautions ................................................................................................. 6

Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor .......................................... 6

2. The Piranha4 Camera __________________________________________________________________________________ 7

Camera Highlights ................................................................................................... 7

Camera Performance Specifications ....................................................................... 8

Flash Memory Size .................................................................................................. 9

Environmental Considerations ................................................................................. 9

Certifications and Compliance ................................................................................. 10

Supported Industry Standards ................................................................................. 10

Responsivity ............................................................................................................. 10

Mechanicals ............................................................................................................. 12

Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations....................................... 14

3. Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image ___________________________________________________________________ 15

4. Software and Hardware Setup ____________________________________________________________________________ 16

Recommended System Requirements ....................................................... 16

Setup Steps: Overview ............................................................................................ 16

1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software ............................... 16

2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables ............................................... 16

3. Establish Communicating with the Camera ............................................ 16

4. Operate the Camera ............................................................................... 16

Step 1. Install and Configure the Frame Grabber and Software ............................. 17

Install Frame Grabber ................................................................................. 17

Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI ....................................................... 17

Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables.................................................. 18

Data Connector: Camera Link .................................................................... 19

Camera Link Bit Definitions ......................................................................... 21

Camera Link Drive Capability ..................................................................... 22

Input Signals, Camera Link ......................................................................... 22

Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals .......................................... 23

Power Connector ........................................................................................ 23

LEDs ........................................................................................................... 24

Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera ................................................. 24

Power on the camera .................................................................................. 24

Connect to the frame grabber ..................................................................... 24

Connect to the camera ................................................................................ 25

Check LED Status ....................................................................................... 25

Software Interface ....................................................................................... 25

Using Sapera CamExpert with Piranha4 Cameras .................................................. 26

CamExpert Panes ....................................................................................... 27

4. Camera Operation _____________________________________________________________________________________ 29

Factory Settings ....................................................................................................... 29

Area Mode ................................................................................................................ 29

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Check Camera and Sensor Information .................................................................. 31

Verify Temperature and Voltage .............................................................................. 31

Saving and Restoring Camera Settings ................................................................... 32

Camera Link Configuration ...................................................................................... 34

TDI and Single Line Modes ...................................................................................... 34

Sensitivity Modes and Pixel Readout ......................................................... 35

Trigger Modes .......................................................................................................... 36

Exposure Controls ................................................................................................... 36

Exposure Modes in Detail ........................................................................................ 37

Set Line Rate ........................................................................................................... 39

Set Exposure Time .................................................................................................. 42

Control Gain and Black Level .................................................................................. 42

Set Image Size ......................................................................................................... 43

Set Baud Rate .......................................................................................................... 43

Pixel Format ............................................................................................................. 44

Camera Direction Control ........................................................................................ 44

Camera Direction ........................................................................................ 45

Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode) ................................................................ 45

Resetting the Camera .............................................................................................. 46

Calibrating the Camera ............................................................................................ 46

Appendix A: GenICam Commands __________________________________________________________________________ 50

Camera Information Category .................................................................................. 50

Camera Information Feature Descriptions .................................................. 51

Camera Configuration Selection Dialog ...................................................... 54

Camera Power-up Config urat ion ................................................................ 54

User Set Configuration Management ......................................................... 54

Camera Control Category ........................................................................................ 55

Camera Control Feature Descriptions ........................................................ 56

Multi-Exposure Mode .................................................................................. 58

Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions ..................................................... 62

Flat Field Category ................................................................................................... 63

Flat Field Control Feature Description ........................................................ 64

Region of Interest (ROI) .............................................................................. 65

Image Format Control Category .............................................................................. 66

Image Format Control Feature Description ................................................ 67

Binning ..................................................................................................................... 68

Area of Interest (AOI) Setup .................................................................................... 69

Instructions on Using the Camera Scan Direction to Control Camera

Parameters.................................................................................................. 72

Transport Layer Control Category ........................................................................... 75

Transport Layer Feature Descriptions ........................................................ 76

Acquisition and Transfer Control Category .............................................................. 76

Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions .............................. 77

Serial Port Control Category .................................................................................... 78

Serial Port Control Feature Descriptions .................................................... 78

File Access Control Category .................................................................................. 79

File Access Control Feature Descriptions ................................................... 80

File Access via the CamExpert Tool ........................................................... 81

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Download a List of Camera Parameters ..................................................... 82

Appendix B: ASCII Commands _____________________________________________________________________________ 84

Port Configuration ....................................................................................... 85

Disabling the Esc Key for Direct Access to ASCII Commands ................... 86

Commands .................................................................................................. 86

Appendix C: Error and Warning Messages ____________________________________________________________________ 98 Appendix D: Quick Setup and Image Acquisition _______________________________________________________________ 100 Appendix E: The Sensor Window ___________________________________________________________________________ 103

Cleaning and Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches ........................ 103

Cleaning the Sensor Window...................................................................... 104

Appendix F: Camera, Frame Grabber Communication ___________________________________________________________ 105

Setting Up Communication between the Camera and the Frame Grabber 105

EMC Declaration of Conformity _____________________________________________________________________________ 108 Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________________ 109 Index _________________________________________________________________________________________________ 110

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1. System Precautions and Cleaning

Precautions

Read these precautions and this manual careful ly before using the camera. Confirm that the camera’s packaging is undamaged before opening it. If the packaging i s damaged please

contact the related logistics personnel. Do not open the housing of the c amera. The warranty is voided if the housing is opened. Keep the camera’s front plate temperature in a range of 0 °C to 65 °C during operation. Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields. In addition, avoid electrostatic

charging, violent vib ration, and excess moisture. To clean the device, avoid electrostatic charging by using a dry, clean absorbent cotton cloth dampened

with a small quantity of pure alcohol. Do not use methylated alcohol. To clean the surface of the camera housing, use a soft, dry cloth. To remove severe stains use a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent and then wipe dry. Do not use volati le solvents such as benzene and thinners, as they can damage the surface finish. Further cleaning in struc t ions are below.

Though this camera supports hot plugging, it is recommended that you powe r down and disconnect pow er to the camera before you add or replace system components.

Electrostatic Disc harge an d the CMOS Sensor

Image sensors and the came ra bodie s hous ing are susceptible to damage from electrostatic di scharge (ESD). Electrosta tic charge introduc ed to the se nsor window surface can induce charge buildup on the underside of the window . The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the sensor returns to normal operat ion.

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2. The Piranha4 Camera

Camera Highlights

Teledyne DA LS A expands its Piranha4™ dual line CMOS ca mera family with 2K and 4K resolution models. The new Piranha4 models offer higher speeds and more responsive pixels in a choice of sizes and res olutions . Program mable features in clude multiple region-of-interest, high dynamic range operation, and rapid bi-direct ional switching , and are de sign ed to mee t today’s de m and in g imaging applications.

Key Features

• High spee d: up to 100 kHz in TDI mode and up to 200 kHz in A rea mode

• C ombin ation of va r ious pixel sizes a nd re solutions

• Bi-directional

• Compact camera body

Programmability

• Multiple Regions of Interest for calibration and data reduction

• 8, 10, and 1 2 bit o utput

• Fla t f ield and lens shading correction

• 8 programmable coefficient sets

• G enICam o r ASCII compliant interfacing

Applications

• Automated optic al inspection

• Transportation safety and security systems

• High performance sorting systems

• Ma t erials grading and in spect ion systems

• Web inspection

• Gene ral purp ose machin e vision

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P4-CM-02K05D-00-R

2048 x 2 pixels

50 kH z (100 kHz)

10.56 µm x 10.56 µm

P4-CM-04K05D-00-R

4096 x 2 pixels

50 kH z (100 kHz)

10.56 µm x 10.56 µm

Camera firmw are

Embedded within camera

GenICam™ support (XM L camera description file)

Embedded within camera

Sapera LT, including C amE x pert GUI applic ation and GenICam for Camera Link imaging driver

Version 7.20 or later

Resolution

2048 x 2 pixels and 4096 x 2

Line Rate

Up to 100 kHz in TDI mode (200 kHz area mode)

B it Depth

8, 10, and 12 bit, selectable

Control & Data Interface

Base, Medium, Full, and Deca Camera Link configurations (2 x SD R-26)

Power Supply

+ 12 V to + 24 V DC ± 5%

Mass

< 340 g

S ensor to Camera Front Distance

12 mm

Models

The camera is available in the following configurations:

Table 1: Camera Models Comparison

Piranha4 Dual Line Model Comparison

Part Number Resolution Maximum Line Rates

TDI Mode (Area Mode)

P4-CM-02K10D-00-R 2048 x 2 pixels 100 kHz (200 kH z) 10.56 µm x 10.56 µm

P4-CM-04K10D-00-R 4096 x 2 pixels 100 kHz (200 kHz) 10.56 µm x 10.56 µm

Table 2: Software

Software

Product Number / Version Number

Pixel Size

Camera Performance Specifications

Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications

Specifications Performance

Imager Format High speed CMOS dual line scan

Pixel Siz e 10.56 µm x 10.56 µm Pixel Fill Fact or 100 %

E x posure Time 4 µs to 3 ms

Connectors and Mechanicals

Power Connector Hirose 6-pin male circular

Power Dissipation < 11 W (4K), < 8.3 W (2K) Si ze 62 mm ( W) x 62 mm (H) x 48 mm (D)

Operating Temp 0 °C to 65 ° C, front plate te mperature

Optical Interface

Le ns Mount M42 x 1 (2k) and M58 x 0.75 (4k), F-mount adapter available

Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

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Broadband Re sponsivity

430 DN/(nJ/cm2)

677 DN/(nJ/cm2)

DC Offset

7 DN

14 DN

FFC enabl ed

SEE

9.52 n J / cm2

6.05 n J / cm2

Antiblooming

> 100 x Satur ation

P4-CM-02K05D-00-R

16 MByte

P4-CM-02K10D-00-R

16 MByte

P4-CM-04K05D-00-R

16 MByte

Storag e te m p erat u re range

-20 °C to +80 °C

Humidity (storage and operation)

15% to 85% relative, non-condensing

MTBF (mean time betw een failures)

> 100,000 hours, typical field operation

Θ y (pa r allelism) x y z Θ z

0.08° or 100 µm ± 100 µm ± 100 µm ± 250 µm ± 0.2°

Compliance

Re gulatory Comp liance CE, FCC, and RoH S; GenICam

Operating Ranges Performance Notes

Single Line Dual Line

Dynamic Range 61.5 dB 60 dB

Random Noise 3.42 DN* rms 4.16 DN rms FFC enabled

Gain 1x to 10x N ominal range 1x to 10x Nominal range

PRNU < 1% @ 50% S at < 1% @ 50% Sat FPN < 8 DN < 8 DN

NEE 7.95 p J / cm2 6.14 p J / cm2

Integra l non-linearity 1.5 % DN 2.5 % DN

* D N = digital numbe r Test Conditions:

• Values measured using 12-bit, 1x gain.

• 10 kHz lin e rate

• Light source: broadband, quartz haloge n, 32 50 K with 700 nm IR cut-off filter.

• Fron t plate tempera t ure: 45 º C

Flash Memory Size

Camera Flash Memory Size

P4-CM-04K10D-00-R 16 MByte

Environmental Considerations

Environmental Specifications Performance

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V1.5, Cam era L ink Seria l Com m u n icatio n: GenICa m ™ Generic Control Protocol (GenCP V1. 0)

Certifications and Compliance

Compliance

EN 55011, FCC Part 15, CIS PR 11, and ICES-003 Class A Radiated Emissions Requirements EN 55024 and EN 61326-1 Immunity to Disturbanc e

RoHS per EU Directive 2011/ 65/ EC and WEEE per EU Directive 2002/ 96/ EC and China Electronic Industry S tandard SJ/ T11364-2006

G enIC am XML Desc rip t ion File, Superset of the GenICam™ Standard Features Nami ng Convention specification

Supported Industry Standards

GenICam™

Piranha4 cameras are GenICam compliant. They implement a superset of the GenICam™ S tandard Features Naming Convention specification V1.5.

This description takes the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax defined by the GenApi module of the GenICam™ specification. The camera uses the G enICam™ G eneric Co ntrol Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate over the Camera Link serial port.

For more information see ww w.genicam.org.

Responsivity

The responsivity graph describes the sensor response to different w avelengths of light (excluding lens a nd light s o urc e characteristics).

Figure 1: Spectral Responsivity vs. Wavelength (Dual Line)

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Figure 2: QE % vs. Wavelength

Figure 3: Relationship between FPN and Temperature

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NOTES:

1. UNITS: MILLIMETERS.

2. IMAGE AREA IS ALIGNED TO DATUMS A B & C .

(11.4)

(20.34)

(

)

(

)

(

)

(42)

(

)

(

)

M4x0.7 - 6H Z 6 (2X) THIS SIDE (2X) FAR SIDE

(54)

62B0.05

M4x0.7 - 6H Z 6 (4X)

(

)

FIRST PIXEL REFERENCE HOLES

M42x1 - 6H

(

)

(7)

M4x0.7 - 6H Z 6 (2X) THIS SIDE (2X) FAR SIDE

B0.10

CENTER OF IMAGE AREA

±0.2°

12B0.25 OPTICAL DISTANCE

0.1 A

E 0.05

IMAGE AREA

NOTES:

1. UNITS: MILLIMETERS.

2. IMAGE AREA IS ALIGNED TO DATUMS A B & C .

(54)

62B 0.05

M4x0.7 - 6H Z 6 (4X)

FIRST PIXEL REFERENCE HOLE

(

)

(42)

(

)

(

)

M4x0.7 - 6H Z 6 (2X) THIS SIDE (2X) FAR SIDE

(

)

(7)

M4x0.7 - 6H Z 6 (2X) THIS SIDE (2X) FAR SIDE

M58x0.75 - 6H

12B0.25 OPTICAL DISTANCE

IMAGE AREA

0.1 A

0.05

31B0.10

CENTER OF IMAGE AREA

±0.2°

(

)

(

)

(

)

(20.34)

(11.4)

Mechanicals

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Figure 4: 2K (Top) and 4K (Bottom) Camera Mechanicals

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AC-LN-00002

M58 to F-mount adapter, heavy duty, 12mm BFD, for 4K model

AC-LC-00001

M42x1 to C-mount adapter, 12mm BFD, for 2K model

AC-LA-00115

M42x1 to F-mount adapter, heavy duty, 12mm BFD, for 2K model

AC-MS-00108

Heat sink for 2k and 4k models

Figure 5: Nikon M58 to F-Mount Adapter

Figure 6: Piranha4 Heat Sink Accessories Kit

Optional Lens Mount and Heat Sink Accessories

Part No.

Description

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NOTES:

1. UNITS: MILLIMETERS.

2. IMAGE AREA IS ALIGNED TO DATUMS A B & C .

OPTIONAL EXTERNAL

HEAT SINK ACCESSORY (2X)

AC-MS-00108-00-R

(

)

HEAT SINK

GAP PAD

SCREW M4-0.7X8 TORQUE 25 IN*LB

Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations

Up to two optional heat s inks can b e insta lled on the Piranha4 camera. A s illustrated, they are ideally pos it ioned to allo w close spa cing of the camera s. These heat sinks are designed to provide adequate convection cooling when not obstructed by enclosures or mounting assemblies.

Teledyne DAL SA recognises that each customer’s application can be unique. In c o nside ra tion, the P4 camera heat sinks have been designed in such a way that the y can be repositione d on the differe nt fa ces of the camera or removed entirely, depending on the mounting co nfiguration a nd its heat s inking potential.

Repositioning or removal of the heat sinks must be performed w ith care in order to av oid temperature issues. The camera has the ability to measure its internal temperature. Use this feature to record the internal temperature of the camera w hen it is mounte d in your s yste m and ope ra ting under the worst case conditions. The c amera will stop outputting data if its internal temperature reaches 80 °C. Refer to the Verify Temperature and Voltage section for more information.

Figure 7: Heat Sink Installation (4K model)

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3. Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image

For users who are familiar w ith Camera Link cameras, have a basic understanding of their imaging requirements, and who are primarily i nterested in evaluati ng the Piranha4 camera, an overview of the steps required to get this camera operational and acquiring images quickly can be found in Appendix D: Quick Se tup and Ima ge Ac quisition.

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4. Software and Hardware Setup

Recommended System Requirements

To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:

• High bandwidth frame grabber, e.g. Xcelera-CL PX8 Full Camera Link frame grabber (Part # OR- X8CO-XPF00): ww w.teledynedal sa.com/ i maging/ products/ fg/ OR-X8C0-XPF00/

• Operating systems: Windows XP / Vista / 7, 32 / 64-bit.

Setup Steps: Overview

Take the follow i ng steps in order to se tu p and run your camera system. They are described briefly below a nd in more detail in the sections that follow.

1. Install and Configure Frame Gr abb er and Software

We recommend the Xcelera-CL PX8 Full frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the teledynedalsa.com site here

A GenICam™ compliant XML device description file is embedded w ithin the camera firmware allowing GenICam™ compliant application to know the camera’s capabilities immediately after connection. Installing SaperaLT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GenICam™ compliant application.

. Follow the manufacture r’s installation instructions.

2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables

• Connect the Camera Link cables from the camera to the computer.

• Connect a power cable from the camera to a power supply that can provide a constant voltage

betw een +12 VDC and +24 VDC ± 5%.

3. Establish Commu nicating with the Camera

Start the G UI and esta b lish communication with the camera.

ASCII Commands

As an alternative to the CamExpert (or equivalent) GUI, you can communicate with this camera using A SCII -ba se d comma nds. Open up a n ASCII inte rface and pre ss the ESC key, then the communication mode w ill be sw itched into the ASCII command mode o ther than the GenICam mode. A complete list of the commands and a de sc ription of how to acc es s them can be found in Appendix B: ASCII Commands.

4. Operate the Camera

At this point yo u will be ready to start opera ting the camer a in order to acquire images, set camera functions , and save se ttings.

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Step 1. Install and Configure the Frame Grabber and Software

Install Frame Grabber

Install a Full configura tion Camera Link frame grab ber ac co rd in g to the manufac tu rer’s description . We recommend the Xcelera-CL PX8 frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the

teledynedalsa.com site here

Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI

Co mmunicate with the came ra us ing a Camera Link-compliant interface. We recommend you use CamExpert. CamExpert is the camera i nterfaci ng tool supported by the Sapera library and comes bu n dled with Sap eraLT. Using CamExpert is the simplest and quickest w ay to send commands to and receive information from the camer a.

Ca mera L ink Contro l Communications

The P4 family of cameras are GenICam™ compliant. Sapera uses the GenICam™ G ene ric Control Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate with the camera over the Camera Link serial port. When comm unications a re first es t ab lished Sapera will when connecting for the first time download the G enIC am™ XML Descrip t ion file. This file deta ils how to a cces s and c ontrol the camera.

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Power

Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables

Note: the use of cables types and lengths other than those specified may result in increased emission or decreased immunity and performance of the camera.

+12V to +24V DC Hirose 6-pin

Control & Data

Camera Link 26-pin SDR26 connectors

Status

Figure 8: Input and Output, Trigger, and Power Connectors

WARNING! Grounding Instructio ns

Static e lectric ity can dama ge electronic compo n ents. It’s c ritical that you discharge any static electrical char ge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before handling the camera hardware.

Diagnostic LED

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Y0+

X0+

Y1- 3 24

X1-

Y1+

X1+

Y2- 4 23

X2-

Y2+

X2+ 5 22

Yclk-

Xclk-

18 9 Yclk+

18 9 Xclk+

22 5 Z1+

22 5 CC1+

Z2-

CC2+

23 4 Z2+

23 4 CC2-

Zclk-

CC3-

24 3 Zclk+

24 3 CC3+

Z3-

CC4+

25 2 Z3+

25 2 CC4-

Data Connector: Camera Link

The camera uses two Camera Link SDR26 cables transmitting the Camera Link Base, Medium, or Full c o nfigura tion. The figure below shows the SDR26 Camera Link Connector and the tables that follow list the Camera Li nk Base, Medium, and Full configurations.

For detailed information on Camera Link please refer to the Camera Link Road M ap available from the Knowledge Center on the Teledyne DALSA Web site: (http:/ / ww w.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ know ledge/ appnotes.aspx

Figure 9. Camera Link Connector

Data 2 Control / Data 1 Camera Connector

Right Angle Frame Grabber

Channel Link Signal

Camera Connector

Connector

1 1 inner shield 1 1 inner shield 14 14 inner shield 14 14 inner shield 2 25 Y0- 2 25 X0-

Right Angle Frame Grabber Connector

Channel Link Signal

6 21 Y3- 6 21 X319 8 Y3+ 19 8 X3+ 7 20 100 ohm 7 20 SerTC+ 20 7 terminated 20 7 SerTC8 19 Z0- 8 19 SerTFG21 6 Z0+ 21 6 SerTFG+ 9 18 Z1- 9 18 CC1-

13 13 inner shield 13 13 inner shield 26 26 inner shield 26 26 inner shield

*Exterior Overshield is connected to the shells of the connectors on both ends. Unused pairs should be terminated in 100 ohms at both ends of the cable. Inner shield is connected to signal ground inside camera

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Full Configuration

8 bits Camera Link Full Configuration

Connector 1: Channel link X Connector 2: Channel link Y Connector 3: Channel link Z

Camera/Frame Grabber Pin Bit Name

Tx0/Rx0 D0(0) Tx0/Rx0 D3(0) Tx0/Rx0 D6(0) Tx1/Rx1 D0(1) Tx1/Rx1 D3(1) Tx1/Rx1 D6(1) Tx2/Rx2 D0(2) Tx2/Rx2 D3(2) Tx2/Rx2 D6(2) Tx3/Rx3 D0(3) Tx3/Rx3 D3(3) Tx3/Rx3 D6(3) Tx4/Rx4 D0(4) Tx4/Rx4 D3(4) Tx4/Rx4 D6(4) Tx5/Rx5 D0(7) Tx5/Rx5 D3(7) Tx5/Rx5 D6(7) Tx6/Rx6 D0(5) Tx6/Rx6 D3(5) Tx6/Rx6 D6(5) Tx7/Rx7 D1(0) Tx7/Rx7 D4(0) Tx7/Rx7 D7(0) Tx8/Rx8 D1(1) Tx8/Rx8 D4(1) Tx8/Rx8 D7(1) Tx9/Rx9 D1(2) Tx9/Rx9 D4(2) Tx9/Rx9 D7(2) Tx10/Rx10 D1(6) Tx10/Rx10 D4(6) Tx10/Rx10 D7(6) Tx11/Rx11 D1(7) Tx11/Rx11 D4(7) Tx11/Rx11 D7(7) Tx12/Rx12 D1(3) Tx12/Rx12 D4(3) Tx12/Rx12 D7(3) Tx13/Rx13 D1(4) Tx13/Rx13 D4(4) Tx13/Rx13 D7(4) Tx14/Rx14 D1(5) Tx14/Rx14 D4(5) Tx14/Rx14 D7(5) Tx15/Rx15 D2(0) Tx15/Rx15 D5(0) Tx15/Rx15 Not Used Tx16/Rx16 D2(6) Tx16/Rx16 D5(6) Tx16/Rx16 Not Used Tx17/Rx17 D2(7) Tx17/Rx17 D5(7) Tx17/Rx17 Not Used Tx18/Rx18 D2(1) Tx18/Rx18 D5(1) Tx18/Rx18 Not Used Tx19/Rx19 D2(2) Tx19/Rx19 D5(2) Tx19/Rx19 Not Used Tx20/Rx20 D2(3) Tx20/Rx20 D5(3) Tx20/Rx20 Not Used Tx21/Rx21 D2(4) Tx21/Rx21 D5(4) Tx21/Rx21 Not Used Tx22/Rx22 D2(5) Tx22/Rx22 D5(5) Tx22/Rx22 Not Used Tx23/Rx23 Not Used Tx23/Rx23 Not Used Tx23/Rx23 Not Used Tx24/Rx24 LVAL Tx24/Rx24 LVAL Tx24/Rx24 LVAL Tx25/Rx25 FVAL Tx25/Rx25 FVAL Tx25/Rx25 FVAL Tx26/Rx26 Not Used Tx26/Rx26 Not Used Tx26/Rx26 Not Used Tx27/Rx27 D0(6) Tx27/Rx27 D3(6) Tx27/Rx27 D6(6)

Camera/Frame Grabber Pin Bit Name

Tap 1 bits are D0(x)...Tap 8 bits are D7(x)

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Pixels (1, 3, 5 , .. . 4093, 4095)

Pixels (2, 4, 6 , .. . 4094, 4096)

Pixels (1,

Pixels (2,

Pixels (3,

Pixels (4,

Pixels (5,

Pixels (6,

Pixels (7,

Pixels (8,

Camera Link Bit Definiti ons

BASE

Configuration

Pixel Format Port A

Bits 0 thru 7

Mono 8 Tap 1 LS B..Bit 7

Tap 2 LSB..Bit7

Port B

Bits 0 thru 7

Port C

Bits 0 thru 7

xxxxxxx

Mono 12 Tap 1 LSB.. Bit 7

Pixels (1, 3, 5 , .. . 84093, 4095)

Medium

Configurati

Pixel

Format

Mono 8 Tap 1

Mono 10 / Mono 12

Port A

Bits 0 thru 7

LSB..Bit 7 Pixels (1, 5, 9,

... 4089, 4093)

Tap 1 LSB.. Bit 7 Pixels (1, 5, 9,

... 4091, 4095)

Bits 0 thru 7

Tap 2 LSB..Bit 7

Pixels (2, 6, 10 , ... 4090,

4094) Tap 1

Bits 8,9,10,11 Pixels (1, 5, 9,

... 4091, 4095)

Tap 2 Bits 8,9,10,11

Pixels (2, 6, 10 , ... 4092,

4096)

Full

Configuration

Pixel Format Port A

LSB…Bit

Port B

LSB…Bit

Mono 8 Tap 1

LSB… Bit 7

Tap 2 LSB…

Bit 7

Port B

Bits 0 thru 7

Tap 3 LSB..Bit 7

Pixels (3, 7, 11 , ... 4091,

4095) Tap 2

LSB..Bit 7 Pixels (2, 6,

10 , ... 4092,

4096)

Port C

LSB…Bit

Tap 3 LSB…

Bit 7

Tap 1 Bits 8,9,10,11 Pixels (1, 3, 5 , .. . 4093,4095) Tap 2 Bits 8,9,10,11 Pixels (2,4,6 , ... 4094, 4096)

Port C

Port D

Bits 0 thru 7

Tap 4 LSB...Bit 7

Pixels (4, 8, 12 , ... 4092,

4096) Tap 4

LSB…Bit 7 Pixels (4, 8,

12 , ... 4090,

4094)

Port D

LSB…Bit

Tap 4 LSB…

Bit 7

Port E

LSB…Bit

Tap 5 LSB…

Bit 7

Tap 2 LSB..Bit 7 Pixels (2,4,6 , ... 4094, 4096)

Port E

Bits 0 thru 7

xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx

Tap 3 LSB…Bit 7 Pixels (3, 7,

11 , ... 4089,

4093)

Port F

LSB…Bit

Tap 6 LSB… Bit 7

Tap 7 LSB…Bit

Bits 0 thru 7

Tap 3 Bit 8,9,10,11 Pixels (3, 7,

11 , ... 4089,

4093)

Tap 4 Bits 8,9,10,11 Pixels (4, 8,

12 , ... 4090,

4094)

Port G

Port F

Port H

LSB…Bit

Tap 8 LSB… Bit 7

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4089)

10 , 1 8 , . .. 4082,

4090)

11 , 1 9 , . .. 4083,

4091)

12 , 2 0 , . .. 4084,

4092)

13 , 2 1 , . .. 4085,

4093)

14 , 2 2 , . .. 4086,

4094)

15 , 2 3 , . .. 4087,

4095)

16 , 2 4 , . .. 4088,

4096)

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LSB…Bit

4096)

Pixels (9,

CC1

EXSYNC*

CC3

Direction

15 m

TeledyneDALSA Xcelera-CL+ PX8 Full / OR-X8C0-XPF00

Deca

Configurati

Pixel

Format

Mono 8 Tap 1

Port A

LSB…

Bit 7

LSB… Bit 7

Pixels (1, 11, 21 , ... 4081,

4091)

Signal

Port B

LSB…

Bit 8

Tap 2 LSB…

Bit 7 Pixels

(2, 12, 22 , ... 4082,

4092)

Port C

LSB…

Bit 8

Tap 3 LSB…

Bit 7 Pixels

(3, 13, 23 , ... 4083,

4093)

Port D

LSB…

Bit 8

Tap 4 LSB…

Bit 7

Table 4: Camera Link Bit Definitions

Pixels (4, 14, 24 , ... 4084,

4094)

Port E

LSB…

Bit 8

Tap 5 LSB…

Bit 7 Pixels

(5, 15, 25, ... 4085,

4095)

Configuration

Port F

LSB…

Bit 8

Tap 6 LSB… Bit 7 Pixels

(6, 16, 26 , ... 4086,

Port G

LSB…

Bit 8

Tap 7 LSB…

Bit 7 Pixels

(7, 17, 27 , ...

4087)

Port H

LSB…

Bit 8

Tap 8 LSB… Bit 7 Pixels

(8, 18, 28 , ...

4088)

Port I

Tap 9 LSB… Bit 7

19 , 2 9 , . ..

4089)

Port K

Tap 10 LSB… Bit 7 Pixels

(10, 20, 30 , ...

4090)

CC2 Spar e

CC4 Spar e * K ee p t his sig nal in low status w hen idle. The exposure time must not be greater than the camera’s allowance—

3,000 µs.

Table 5: Camera Control Configuration

For additional Camera Link documentation refer to the Teledyne DA LS A Web site’s

application notes.

Knowledge Center

Camera Link Drive Capability

The cam era lin k cable drive capability on P4 -4K/ 2K cameras has been improved to reach up to 15 meters. This provides longer cable lengths without the need for additional components like, repeaters etc. This capability has been tested us ing a number of frame grabbers (listed in the table below) and was tested usi ng standard Camera Link cable s. The cable length drive achieved on the various frame grabbers is as follows:

Cable Length

10 m TeledyneDALSA Xcelera-CL PX4 / OR-X4C0-XPF00

TeledyneDALSA Xcelera-CL+ PX8 Full / OR-X8C0-XPF00 Matrox Radient eCL – RAD2GSF150400

Table 6: Cable Length and Frame Grabber Pairings

Frame Grabber (Manufacturer/Part Number)

Input Signals, Camera Link

The came ra acc epts control inputs through the C amera Link SDR26F connector. The camera ships in internal sync, and internally programmed integration.

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LVAL (high)

Ou t p u tt in g va lid line

DVAL

Not used

STROBE (rising edge)

Valid data

FVA L

Set to 0

+12 V to +24 V DC

GND

EXSYNC (Line Readout Trigger)

Line rate can be set internally using the GenICam fea tu res. The external con t rol sig nal EXSYNC is optional and ena b led through the user interface. This camera uses the falling edge of EXSYN C to trigger pixel readout.

The EXSYN C signal tells the camera when to i ntegr ate and readout the image. It can be either an internally generated signal by the camera, or it can be supplied externally via the serial interface. Depending upon the mode of operation the high time of the EXSYN C signal can represent the integration period.

Note: The EXSYN C signal is measured at CC1 and w ill give a “ true” measurement (i.e. w ithin the measurement resolution of 25 ns) even though the camera will only trigger at a maximum of 100 kHz.

Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals

These signals indicate when data is valid, allow ing you to clock the data from the camera to your acquisition system. These signals are part of the Camera Link confi guration and you should refer to the Camera Link Implementation Road M ap, available at our Know ledge Center these signals.

Clocking Signal Indicates

, for the standard location of

Power Connector

WARNING: It is extreme ly important that you apply the appropria te voltages to your camera. Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Input voltage requirement: +12 VDC to +24 VDC, 2 Amps. Before connecting power to the camera, test all pow er supplies.

Figure 10: 6-pin Hirose Circular Male Power Plug—Power Connector

Table 7. Power Plug Pinout

Pin Description Pin Description

1 +12 V to +24 V DC 4 GND

3 +12 V to +24 V DC 6 GND

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Green

Ready

The camera requires a singl e voltage input +12 VDC to +24 VDC ± 5%. The camera meets all performance specific atio ns u sing sta ndard switching p ower supplies, although well-regulated linear supplies provide optimum performa n ce.

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

• Apply the appro priate vo ltages.

• Protect the camera w ith a 2 amp slow-blow fuse between the pow er supply and the camera.

• Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor ca ble for ground.

• Keep leads as short as possible in order to reduce voltage drop.

• Use high-quality supplies in order to minimize noise.

Note:

If your power supply does not meet these requirements, then the camera performance specifications are not

guaranteed.

LEDs

The camera i s equipped w ith an LED on the back to display the operational status of the camera. The table bel ow summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states. When more than o ne co ndition is active , the LE D indicates the condition with the highest priority.

Color of Status LED

Off No power or hardware malfunction Blinking Powering up or ca librating

Meaning

Red Error. Check the built -in self test (Bi ST ) register for the specific error

Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera

Power on the camera

Turn on the camera’s po we r supply. Y ou may have to wait while th e camera readies itse lf for operation. The camera must boot ful ly before it w ill be recognized by the GUI—the LED shi nes green once the camera is ready.

Connect to the frame grabber

1. S tart Sapera CamExpert (or equivalent Camera Link compliant interface) by double clicking the

desktop icon create d durin g the softwa re insta llation .

2. CamExpert will search for installed Sapera devices. In the Devices list area on the left side, the

connected frame grabber will be shown.

3. S elect the frame grabber device by clicking on the name.

Note: The first time you set up the camera you w ill need to establish a communication link betw een the camera and frame grabber.

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Connect to the camera

1. Start a new S apera CamExpert application (or eq uiva lent Came ra Link compliant interface) by

do u ble clicking the deskto p icon created during the software installation.

2. In the Devices list area on the left side, select the COM port below the Camera Link label.

Figure 11. CamExpert GUI showing connected camera

Check LED Status

If the camera is operating correc tly at this point, the dia gnost ic LED will shine green.

Software Interface

All the camera features can be controlled through the CamExpert i nterface. For example, under the Camera Control menu in the camera window you can control the line rate and exposure times.

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A note on the CamExpert examples shown here: The examples shown for illustrative purposes and may

At this point your hos t and camera system s ho uld be se tup and you can verify the camera’s operation by retrieving a test pattern and setting the camera’s trigger and exposure time.

Using Sapera CamExpert with Piranha4 Cameras

CamExpert is the camer a interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library. When used with a Piranha4 camera, CamExpert allows a user to test all camera o perating mode s. Additionally CamExpert saves the camera user setting s c onfig uration to the camera or saves m u ltip le c onfig u rations a s individual c amera parameter files on the host system (*.ccf). CamExpert can also be used to upgrade the camera’s software.

An important component of CamExpert is its live a cquisition d isplay window which allows immediate verification of timing or control parameters w ithout the need to run a separate acquisiti on program.

For context sensitive help, click on the button then click on a camera configura tion para meter. A short description of the configura tion para meter will be shown in a popup. Click on the but ton to

open the help file for more descriptive information on CamExpert. The central section of CamExpert provides access to the camera features and parameters. Note: The

ava ilab ility of the features is dependent on the CamExpert user setting.

not entirely reflect the features and parameters available from the camera model used in your

application.

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CamExpert Panes

Figure 12. CamExpert’s Camera Control Window

The CamExpert application uses panes to simplify choosing and co n f iguring camera files or acquisitio n parameters for the installed device.

• Device Selector pane: View and select from any installed Sapera acquisition device. Once a device is selected CamExpert will on ly prese nt a cqu isition param eters applicable to that d evice. Option ally select a camera file included w ith the Sapera installation or saved by the user.

• Parameters pane: Allows vie wing or changing all acquisition p arameters s u p p orted by the acquisition device. CamExpert displays parameters only if those parameters are supported by the insta lled device. This a voids c onfusio n by eliminating param eter c h oic es when they do not apply to the hardw are in use.

• Display pane: Provides a l i ve or single frame acquisition display. Frame buffer parameters are show n in an information bar ab o ve the imag e window.

• Contr ol Butto ns: The Display pane includes CamExpert contr ol buttons. These are:

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With the I/ O control para meters set to Trigger E n abled, c lick to send a

Stretch im age to f it , se t image display to original size, or zoom t h e

Acquisition control button:

C lick once to start live grab, click again to stop.

Single frame grab: Click to acquire one frame from devi ce.

Trigger button: s ingle trigger co mmand.

CamExpert display controls: (these do not modify the frame buffer data)

image to virtually any size and ratio. Histogram / Profile tool:

Se lect to vie w a histo gra m or line/ column profile during live acquisition o r in a s t ill im age.

• Output M ess age pane: Displays messages from CamExpert or the device driver.

At this point yo u are ready to start operating the camera in order to acquire images, set camera functions, and save settings.

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Exsync

Programmed

Exposure Time

Bottom Line Stored

In Memory

CL Output

Top and Bottom Lines

Read out of Sensor

Top Line

Transmitted out

Camera Link

Bottom Line

Transmitted out

Camera Link

4. Camera Operation

Factory Settings

The camera s hips and powers up for the first time with the following factory settings:

• C amera Link Full, 8 bit pixels

• Internal trigger, line rate 10 kHz

• Internal exposure control, exposure time 50 µs

• 2 stage TDI

• 1x horizontal a nd ve r tical bin n ing

• Offset 0, Gain 1x

Area Mode

Using area mode in the P4 mono camera allows data rates to be tw ice as fast compared to TDI Stage = 1 or TD I St ages = 2.

S imilar to TDI Stage = 2 mode, both the top and bottom lines of the sensor are exposed at the same time. The difference being that instead of summing the lines, each line is read out separately. The figure below illustrates how th is is done. On the first Exsync signal, both lines are exposed and the n the sens or is re ad out. One line is processed and stored in camera memory while the other line is processed and sent out the Camera Link output. The next Exsync signal does not reach the sensor, but instead the stored data is transferred out the Camera Link port.

Figure 13. Area Mode data transfer timing

It is important that the exposure time in area mode be appropriate for the set line rate. The exposure time s hould not be longer than the inverse of the line rate or else the image w ill smear. The set scan direction is also important. If the direc t ion is wron g the image will loo k choppy, as can b e s ee n in the following figure.

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Figure 14. Image with incorrect scan direction

Figure 15. Image with proper scan direction

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Check Camera and Sensor Information

Camera and sensor information can be retrieved via a controlling application—for example, the CamExpert GUI show n in the following examples. Parameters such as camera model, firmware version, sensor characteristics, etc. are read to uniquely identify the connected device.

The camera i nformation parameters are grouped together as members of the Camera Infor matio n set.

Figure 16. CamExpert’s Camera Information Window

Verify Temperature and Voltage

To determine the voltage and temperature at the camera, use the Refresh Voltage and Refresh Temperature features found in the Camera Information set.

The temperature returned is the internal temper ature in degrees Celsius. For proper operation this value should not exceed 80 °C. If the camera exceeds the designated temperature it will stop imaging a nd the LED will turn red. Once you have di agnosed and remedied the issue use the reset camera function.

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Selecting the set from th e list automatic ally saves it as the defa ult

-User Set 1 to 8.

Note: The voltage displayed is the camera’s input voltage. The voltage measurement feature of the camera provides results within 1% of the actual voltage. The measurement can be used to set the applied voltage to the camer a.

Saving and Restoring Camera Settings

The parameters used to select, load and save user sets are grouped together under the Camera Information set of features. There are 8 user sets available and one factory set.

Camera Information

Parameter Choices

User Set Defaul t Selector Select the camera parameters to load whe n the camera is reset or

pow ered up as the Factory set, or as User Set 1 to 8.

set.

User Set Selector Select the Factory or User set to Save or Load.

-Fact or y Set

User Set Load Lo ad the set specifi ed by User Set Selector to the camera and make

it the active / current set.

User Set Sav e Save the current set as selected user set.

Description of the Camera Settings

The camera operates in one of four settings:

1. Current operation with active settings.

2. User setting.

3. Fac tory se tting (read-only).

4. Defa ult setting.

The settings active during the current operation can be saved (thereby becoming the user setting) using the User Se t Save parameter. A previously saved user setting (User S et 1 to 8) or the fa ctory settings can be restored using the User Set Selector and User Set Load parameters.

Either the Factory or one of the User settings can be saved as the Default Setting by selecting the set in the User Set Default Selector. The chosen set automatically saves as the default setting and is the set loaded when the camera is reset or powe red up.

The relationship between these four setting s is illu stra t ed in Figure 17. Relationship betw een the Camera Settings:

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Figure 17. Relationship between the Camera Settings

Active Settings for Current Operation

The active setti ng for the current operation is the set of config uratio n s that are active while the camera is currently running, includin g all unsaved changes you have made to the settings before saving them.

These active settings are stored in the camera’s volatile memory and will be lost and cannot be restored if the camera resets, is pow ered down, or los es power.

To save these settings for reuse the next time you pow er up or reset the camera, or to protect against losi ng them in the case of power loss, you must s ave the current s ettings using the User Set Save parameter. Once saved, the current settings become the selected User Set.

User Setting

The user setting is the saved set of camera configurations that you can customize, resave, and restore. By default the user settings are shipped w ith the same settings as the factory set.

The command User Set Save saves the current settings to non-volatile memory as a User Set. The camera automatically restores the last saved user settings when it powers up.

To restore the last saved user settings, select the User Set parameter you w ant to restore and then select the User Set Load parameter.

Factory Settings

Th e factory setting is the camera settings that w ere shipped with the camera and which loade d during the camera’s first power-up. To load or resto re the o rig inal facto ry setting s, at any time, select the Factory Setting parameter and then select the User Set Load parameter.

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Full 8 8

Deca (4K only)

10 8 2

Note: By de fault, the user settin g s are se t to the fac tory se ttings.

Default Setting

Either the Factory or one of the User settings can be used as the Default S etting by selecting the set i n the User Set Default Selector. The chosen set automatically becomes the default setting and i s the set loaded when the camera is reset of powered up.

Camera Link Configuration

Name

Base 2 8, 10, 12 1

Medium 4 8, 10, 12 2

*Set Pixel Format (number of bits per pixel)

Taps

SPF*

Cables

TDI and Single Line Modes

You have the option to set the camera modes as either single line (where only the bottom sensor is used, which results in lower sensitivity) or as TDI (where the pair of sensor li nes is summed, w hich results in higher sensitivity).

TDI Mode vs. Vertical Binning 2

TDI mode delays one line before summing so that each row images the same area. In the case of vertical binning equal to 2, the row s image adjacent areas and are summed without separation delay. This action, c o mbined with horizontal binning eq ual to 2, re sults in a b ig pixel that ha s half the reso lution but four times the response compared to TDI stages = 1.

TDI Stage 2 vs. Vertical Binning

Vertical Binning and TDI Stage 2 are very similar in operation in that for both modes bo th lines of the sensor are used and both lines are summed together. The difference is that in vertical binning both lines are summed directly, while in TDI Stages 2 one l ine is delayed by one EXSYNC before being summed with the o ther line. The result is a 20 µm tall pix el for vertical binn in g while T DI Stage 2 m aintains the 1 0 µm pixel height.

There is no line rate difference betw een these tw o modes.

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Sensitivity Modes and Pixel Readout

The camera has the option to operate in either TDI mode or single lin e mode. When in TDI mode, the camera uses both line scan sens o rs and as a result the responsivity increases (57%). When in sing le line mode, the camera uses the bottom sensor only. The i nternal gain is 1.27x gre ater for single line mode vs. TDI mode.

Figure 18: TDI Mode Examples

In TDI mode, the camera uses a 10.56 µm x 10.56 µm pixel and captures the same image twice, resulting in a brighter image .

Figure 19: Single Line Mode Examples

In single line mode, the camera uses a 10.56 µm x 10.56 µm pixel and captures the image using one sensor (Sensor 1).

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rate. Programmed exposure time.

pulse

Line Rate (in Hz)

Camera line rate in H z. Only available when the start line trigger para m eter

Trigge r Width

exposure dura tio n .

Trigger Modes

The camera’s image exposures are initiated by a trigger event. The trigger event is either a programmable internal signal used in free running mode, an external input used for synchroni zi ng exposures to external triggers, o r a programme d function call mes sage by the controlling computer. These triggering modes are described below.

• Internal trigger (trigg er dis abled): The camera free-running mode has a programmab le interna l

timer for line rate and a programmable e xposure period.

• External trigger (trigger enabled): Exposures are controlled by an external tri gger signal. The

external tr igger signal is the Camera Link control line CC1.

Exposure Controls

The Exposure Control modes define how and when the camera will capture an image—the integration period. The integration period is the amount of time the camera’s sensor is exposed to incoming light before the captured image is transmitted to the controlling computer.

• Exposure control is d efined as the start of exposure and exposure duration.

• The start of exposure can be an internal timer signal (free-running mode) or an external trigger

signal.

• The exposure duration can be programmable (such as the case of an internal timer) or controlled by the external trigger pulse width.

The camera can grab images in one of three w ays. You determine the three imaging modes usi ng a combination of the Exposure M ode parameters (including I/ O parameters), Exposure Time and Line Rate parameters.

Description

Internal line rate and exposure time Internal, programmable Internal programmable Internal

External line rate and exposure time Controlled by EXSYNC

EXSYNC p u lse co ntrolling t he line

Line Rate

pulse Controlled by EXSYNC

Exposure Time

External (EXSYNC) External

Internal programmable External

Trigger Source

(Sync)

Figure 20. Exposure controls

The parameters used to select the imaging modes—trigger sources (sync), exposure time, and l ine rate— are grouped together as the Camera Controls.

Camera Controls

Parameter Description

is disa bled (Trigger Mode off).

Exposure Mode Set the operation mode for the camera’s exposure.

Trigge r Width or Timed. Trigger Width is only available when Trigger Mode is enabled.

Uses the w idth of the current line trig ge r sig n al pulse to control the

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Timed

Exposure Time

Sets the exposure time (in microseconds). Exposure Mode feature must be

The exposure duration time is set using the Exposure Time feature and the exposure starts w ith the Line Start even t.

set to Timed

Exposure Modes in Detail

1. Internally Programmable Line rate and Internally Programmable Expos ur e Time (Default)

Line rate is the dominant factor when adjusting the line rate or exposure time. When setting the line rate, exposure time wi ll decrease, if necessary, to accommodate the new line rate. When adjusting the exposure time the range is limited by the line rate.

Note: The camera will not set line periods shorter than the readout period.

GenI Cam parameters to set: I / O Controls > Trigger M ode > Off

2. External Line Rate and External Exposure Time (Trigger Width)

In this mode, EXSYNC sets both the line period and the exposure time. The rising edge of EXSYNC marks the beginni ng of the exposure and the falling edge initiates readout. Note:

GenI Cam parameters to set:

• I / O Controls > Trigger M ode > On

• Camera Control > Exposure M ode > Trigger Width

Warning! When running external line rate and external exposure time, the line rate must not exceed 1 / (exposure ti me + 1 µs). Under these conditions the exposure time will become indeterminate and result in ima g e arte facts . This is not the case when running inte rnal e xposure control.

3. External Line Rate, Programm able E x pos ur e Time

In this mode, the line rate is set externally w ith the falling edge of EXSYN C generating the rising edge of a programmable exposure time.

GenI Cam parameters to set:

• I / O Controls > Trigger M ode > On

• Camera Control > Exposure M ode > Timed

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1. External Trigger Off, Internal Exposure Control Free running, not synchronized to an external signal

Programmable Line Time

Programmable Exposure

Sensor

Readout

Sensor

Readout

>1us

Programmable Exposure

Sensor

Readout

LVAL

2. External Trigger On, Internal Exposure Control CC1 Falling edge triggers start of internal exposure

Line Time

Programmable Exposure

Sensor

Readout

10.2us

Sensor

Readout

>1us

Programmable Exposure

Sensor

Readout

LVAL

CC1

3. External Trigger On, External Exposure Control CC1 Falling edge triggers start of exposure CC1 high duration sets the exposure time

Line Time

Exposure = X

Sensor

Readout

Sensor

Readout

>1us

Sensor

Readout

LVAL

CC1

Exposure = X

Notes:

1. Exposure time > 4 micro-seconds

2. Sensor Readout time = 9.5 micro-seconds

3. One additional falling edge during exposure is latched

10.2us

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Line Rate (in Hz)

Camera line rate in a range from 1 Hz up to 100 kHz.

Base, 8-bit

41 kHz (4K), 82 kHz (2K)

Medium, 8-bit

81 kHz(4K), 100 kHz (2K)

Full (TDI) , 8-bit

100 kHz (4K and 2K)

Full (Area) , 8-bit

160 kHz (4K), 200 kHz (2K)

Deca (A rea) , 8 -bit

200 kHz (4K)

Set Line Rate

To set the camera’s line rate use the line rate parameter, part of the Camera Controls set. This feature can only be used when the camera is in Internal mode—that is , when the start line trigger is dis abled (Trigg er Mode Off).

Note: A line rate < 1 / (Exposure time + 1 µs) will return an erro r (“Invalid Parameter”) if t his co ndition is not met. You must adjust these tw o parameters in the correct sequence to maintain this condition.

If the external line rate exceeds the maximum line rate allow ed for a mode, the camera will continue to output data at its maximum line rate. Though no image artefacts associated with over-speed will occu r, you may notice that under over-speed conditions the image will appear compressed and the apparent distance travelled will be reduced.

Camera Control

Parameter Description

This feature is only availa b le whe n the ca mera is in Interna l Mode— line trigger is disabled (Trigger M ode off).

Camera Link Configuration Maximum Line Rate

Line Rates

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Line Rates Vs. AOI

Table 8: 85 MHz Camera Link Clock Rate. Maximum Line Rates of 100 kHz TDI and 200 kHz Area.

Number

of AOI

Configuration

Base

Medium

Full

Deca

Line Rate Formula (Hz)

Base

Medium

Full

Deca

Base

Medium

Full

Deca

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Number

of AOI

Table 9: 66 MHz Camera Link Clock Rate. Maximum Line Rates of 100 kHz TDI and 200 kHz Area.

Configuration

Base

Medium

Full

Deca

Base

Line Rate Formula (Hz)

Medium

Full

Deca

Base

Medium

Full

Deca

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Base

Medium

Full

Deca

Base

Medium

Full

Deca

Set Exposure Time

To set the camera’s exposure time, use the Exposure Time parameter—a member of the Camera Controls set. This feature is o nly ava ilable when the Exposure M ode parameter is set to Timed. The allowable exposure range is from 4 µs to 3,000 µs, depende nt on the value o f the interna l line rate .

GenI Cam parameters: Camera Controls > Exposure Time (Timed Exposure M ode) > 4 µs to 3,000 µs.

Control Gain and Black Level

The cameras provide gain and black level adjustments in the dig ital domain for the CMOS sensor. The gain and black level controls can make small compensations to the acquisition in situations where lighting varies and the lens iris cannot be easily adjusted. The user can evaluate gain and black level by using CamExpert.

The parameters that control gai n and black level are grouped together in the Camera Controls set.

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Black Level

Apply a digital addition after an FPN correction: ± 1/ 8 of available range. For example in 12-bit mode the available range is -512 to +511.

Gain

Set t h e gain as a n am p lification fac t or app lied to the video signal across all

Control the size of the tra n smitted ima ge

Width

Width of the imag e. Read only.

Height

Height of the image in lines. Read only.

Pixel Format

Mono 8, Mono 10 , or Mono 12 bit depth to Camera Link.

Test Image Selector

Select an internal test image:

Control the baud rate used by the

Baud Rate

9600 (factory default)

Camera Controls

pixels: 1x to 10x.

Set Image Size

To set the height of the image, and therefore the number of lines to scan, use the parameters grouped under the Image Format Control set.

Image Format Control

Set Baud Rate

The baud rate sets the speed (in bits per second—bps) of the serial communication port and is available as part of th e Se rial Port Co n t ro l parameters .

camera’s serial port

Action

Off Ramp A5 Each Tap Fixed All 1365 All 1

Serial Port Control

Parameter

Options

19200 57600 115200 230400* 460800* 921600*

Note: During connection CamExpert automatically sets the camera to maximum allo wable b aud.

*A Px8 or equivalent frame grabbe r is required in ord er to achieve these baud rates.

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Number of bits per character used in the

Data Size

Parity of the seria l port

Parity

None

Number of stop bits per character used

Number of Stop

Pixel Format

Mono 8* S can Direction Sour ce

When in TDI stages 2 or Area mode, this command lets you

Scan Direction

Read the current direct ion.

seria l port

in the serial port

Bits

Pixel Format

Use the Pixel Format feature, found in the Image Format Control set, to select the format of the pixel to use during ima ge acquisitio n as either M ono 8, Mono 10, or Mono 12 bit depth.

Image Format Control

Parameter

Mono 10 Mono 12

* Only availab le format for F u ll and Deca Camera Link configurations.

Description

Camera Direction Control

F o und in the Camera Control > Direction Control set of features. N ote: This feature is only available whe n in TDI mode.

Note: the Se nsor Shift features are not available w hen the camera is in low or tall pixel sensitivity modes.

Camera Control > Direction Control

Parameter

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select the I nternal or external direction control. Use this feature to accommodate object direction change on a web and to mount the camera "upside dow n."

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Line Mirroring

Of f: All pix els are rea d out fro m left to right.

Camera Direction

When in TDI mode or A rea mode you can select either forw ard or reverse camera direction. Selectable direction accommodates object direction change on a web and allow s you to mount the camera “ upside down”.

Note that the example here assumes the use of a lens (w hich inverts the image).

Figure 22: Object Movement and Camera Direction Example using a Lens

Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mod e)

Set th e tap readout fro m left to right or from right to left. This fe ature is e spec ially useful if you wa n t to mount the camera “ upside dow n.”

Image Format Control

Parameter

On: All pixels are rea d out fro m right to le f t.

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Camera Reset

Resets the camera and puts in th e default settings, inc luding a 9600 baud

Resetting the Camera

The feature Camera Reset, part of the Transport Layer set, resets the camera. The camera resets with the default settings, including a baud rate of 9600.

Transport Layer

Parameter

rate.

Description

Calibrating the Camera

Importa n t Note: to ensure best results, the conditi ons under w hich you calibrate the camera (e.g. temperature and illumination ) s hould be as close to the ac tu al operating condit ions a s possible.

Figure 23: Flat Field Calibration in CamExpert

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must inc lude a character spac e betwe en the clo sing quotation mark in the target and the

Calibration

The goal of calibration is for the camera to produce a unifor m output image at a desired level w hile imaging a uniform white objec t under conditions equal to the optica l setup for the user’s application.

• Configure the camera to the exsync and exposure timing they require, pl us adjust the light level for normal operation.

• Set th e system gain to a va lue that bes t suits the applic ation.

• The lens should be at the required magnification and aperture and be focused.

• As the w hite reference is located at the object plane, any ma rkings or contaminants on its surface

(e.g. du st, sc ratches, smudges ) will end up in th e c alibr ation pro file of the camera . To avo id t h is, use a c lean white plastic or cera m ic material rather than t ry in g to rely o n a paper reference. (Ideally, the white object w ill be moving during the calibration process, as the averaging process of the camera will dimi nish the effects of a ny s m all variation in th e white reference.)

• Adjust the system gain until the peak intensity is at the desired DN level and then calibrate the FPN. Use a lens cap to ensure that no light reaches the sensor.

• Once complete, remove the lens cap and perform a PRNU calibration using the desired target value (in DN). You want all the pixels to match. This ta rget value should be higher than the pe ak values you saw while first setting up t he ca m era.

• After several seconds the PRNU calibration will end a nd the correction coefficients w ill be enabled. The system gain remains as first set.

The coefficie nts and ga in para meters, timing and control configura tion c an be stored in any one of eight user sets and automatically retrieved at pow er-up or by user selection.

CamExpert has a default timeout of 20 seconds per command, which is too short for the F FC c alibration to run fully. Yo u can chang e the default time out by s etting a command line argument in the short-cut:

• Right c lic k on the sho rt-cut in the start men u and s ele ct properties.

• Add –timeout 60 to incr ease the command timeout to 60 seconds (See below). Note that you

hyphen before the timeout value.

• Repeat for desktop short-cut

Figure 24: Setting the camera’s timeout value

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flatfieldCorrectionMode

1. Off – Flat field correcti on coefficients are not applied. Sen din g this value will rese t all current co efficients

(offsets to 0 and gains to 1x).

flatfieldCorrectionAlgorithm

1. Basic – D irect calc u latio n of coefficients based on current

algorithm if th e c alibr atio n ta r ge t is not u niform white o r it s

pix el varia tions and

flatfieldCalibrationTarget

1. After calibration all pix els will b e s caled to output t h is le vel

12 bit: 0 to 4095 DN

flatfieldCalibrationSampleSize

1. Number of lines to average w hen calibrating

2. 2048 or 4096

flatfieldCalibrationROIOffsetX

1. Together with “fla t fieldCalibrationROIWidth ” specifies t he

flatfieldCalibrationROIWidth

flatfieldCalibrationFPN

1. S ave average line (of “ flatfieldCalibrationSampleSize” row s).

Use “fla t fieldCorre ctionAlgorithm” to calc u late the per pixel

1. Flat Field

This Flat Field set contains a number of features that are used to correct image distortion due to lens vig n etting and une ven illumination.

Note:

1. F lat field coefficients consis t of a n of fset and gain for each pixel.

2. These are the first user corrections applied to the image.

3. The flat field coefficients are saved and loaded w ith the user set.

Flat Field

Parameter

Description

2. On – Flat field correction coefficients are applied.

3. Initialize –

average line values and target.

2. Low Pass – A low pass filter is first applied to the current average line values before calcul ating the coefficients. Use this

not possible to defocus the image. Because of the low pass fi lter this a lgorith m is not ab le to cor rect p ixe l-toso it is preferable to use the “Bas ic” algo rithm if poss ible.

2. Range depends on pixel format:

• 8 bit: 0 to 255 DN

• 10 bit: 0 to 1023 DN

•

range of pixels to be calibrated. Pixel coefficients outside this range are not changed. It is possible to calibrate different regions sequentially.

This is the first user correction applied – it is subtracted from each line.

2. This feature may not be of use to many users as the camera already subtracts true “ dark current” , but it may be useful for some to provide a per pixel offset correction.

3. Range 0 to 511 DN, 12 bit

4. Default value is 0 DN for each pixel

flatfieldCalibrationPRNU 1.

gain to achieve th e specified target output.

2. Range 0 to 15.9998x

3. Default 1x

2. Contrast Enhancement

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Use the Offset and Gain features to maximize the use of the output dynamic range (especially when pixel fo rm at is less than 12 bits). Typical use is to subtract minimum p ixel value expecte d and then gain up maximum p ixel value to approach full scale.

Offset

1. Single value added to each pixel

2. Range -512 to 511 DN , scaled down according to pixel format

3. Positive values may be used to measure dark noise

Gain

1. F loating p oint dig it al multip lier a pp lied to ea ch pixe l

2. Range 1x to 10x

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A note on the CamExpert examples shown here: The examples shown for illustr ative purposes and may

Appendix A: GenICam Commands

This appendix lists the available GenICam camera features. A ccess these features using the CamExpert interface.

Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are ty pically rese rved for Teledyne DA LSA Support o r th ird party so ftware u sage, and not typic ally required by end user applications.

not entirely reflect the features and parameters available from the camera model used in your

application.

Camera Information Category

Camera information can be retrieved via a controlling application. Parameters such as camera model, firmware version, etc. are read to uniquely identify the connected P4 device. These features are typically read-only. The Ca m era In formation Ca t ego ry groups information specif ic to the individual ca m era . In th is catego ry the number of features show n is identical w hether the view is Beginner, Expert, or Guru. Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

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Model Name

DeviceM odelName

Displays the device model name. (RO)

1.00

Vendor Name

DeviceVendorN ame

Displays the device vendor name. (RO)

1.00

Device Version

DeviceVersion

Displays the device versio n . This tag will

1.00

Manufacturer Info

DeviceM anufacturerInfo

This feature provides extended (RO)

1.00

Camera Information Feature Descriptions

The follow ing table describes these parameters along with their view attributes and in w hich version of the device the feature was introduced. A dditionally the Device Version column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Conve ntion (using the tag DFNC), verses the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not s ho wn).

The Device Version number represents the camera softw are functional group, not a firmware revision number.

Display Name Feature Description Device

Beginner

also highligh t if the f irmware is a beta o r custom design. (RO)

manufacturer information about the device.

Beginner

Version

& View

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Serial Number

DeviceID

Displays the device’s factory set camera

1.00

Device User ID

DeviceUserID

Feature to store user-programmable

(RW)

1.00

Power-up

UserSetDefaultSelector

Selects the camera configuration set to load

(RW)

1.00

UserSet1

Select the user defined configuration

UserSet2

Select the user defined configuration

UserSet3

Select the user defined configuration

UserSet4

Select the user defined configuration UserSet 4 as the Power-up Configuration.

UserSet6

Select the user defined configuration

UserSet7

Select the user defined configuration

UserSet8

Select the user defined configuration

User Set Selector

UserSetSelector

Selects the camera configuration set to load se ttings to. The Factory set con tains default

camera feature settings. (RW)

1.00

Fac tory Se tting

Default

Select the default came ra feature se ttings save d by the factory

UserSet 1

UserSet1

Select the User-de fine d Configura tion space settings previously saved by the user.

UserSet 2

UserSet2

Select the User-defined Configur ation space

UserSet3

Select the User-defined Configur ation space

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version

& View

Firmware Version DeviceFirmw areVersion Displays the currently loaded firmware

version number. Firmware files have a

1.00

Beginner unique number and have the .cbf file extension. (RO)

serial number. (RO)

identifier of up to 15 characters. The default factory setting is the camer a serial number.

Configuration Selector

and make active on camera pow er-up or reset. The camera configuration sets are stored in camera non-volatile memory.

Fac tory Se tting Default Loa d fa ctory default feature settings

UserSet 1 as the Power-up Configuration. UserSet 2 as the Power-up Configuration UserSet 3 as the Power-up Configuration

UserSet5 UserSet5 Select the user defined configuration

UserSet 5 as the Power-up Configuration. UserSet 6 as the Power-up Configuration.

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feature settings from or save current feature

UserS et1 to save to or load from features

UserS et2 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user.

UserS et3 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user.

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UserSet5

Select the User-defined Configur ation space

UserSet6

Select the User-defined Configur ation space settings previously saved by the user.

UserSet7

Select the User-defined Configur ation space

UserSet8

Select the User-de fine d Configura tion space Power-on User Set

UserSetDefaultSelector

Allows the user to select between the at power up

1.00

Current User Set

UserSetSelector

Points to which user set (1-8) or factory set

1.00 Load Configuration

UserSetLoad

Loads the camera configuration set

1.00

S ave Configuration

User SetSav e

S aves the current camera configuration to

1.00 Device Built-In Sel f

dev i ceBI STStat us

Determi ne the status of the device using the

1.00

LED Color

deviceLEDColorControl

Displays the s tatus of the LED on the ba ck

1.00 Beginner

Temperature

DeviceTemperature

Displays the internal operating temperature

1.00 Beginner

Refresh

refreshTemperature

Press to display the current internal

1.00

Input Voltage

deviceInputVoltage

Displays the input voltage to the camera at

1.00

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version

& View

UserSet4 UserSet4 Select the User-defined Configuration space

UserS et4 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user.

UserS et5 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user.

UserS et6 to save to or load from features

UserS et7 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user.

UserS et8 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user.

Test Status

Temperature

factory set and 1 to 8 user sets to be loaded

that is loade d or save d whe n the UserSetLoad or UserSetSave command is used

specified by the User Set Selector feature, to the camera and makes it active. (W)

the user set specified by the User S et Selector feature. The user sets are located on the camera in non-volatile memory. (W)

‘Built-In Self Test’. Possible return values are device-specific. (RO)

of the camera. (RO)

operating temperature of the camera.

Beginner

DFNC

Beginner

DFNC

Beginner

Refresh Voltage refreshVoltage Pres s to display the c urrent input voltage of

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the camera at the pow er connector

DFNC

Beginner

1.00

DFNC

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Display Name Feature Description Device

Version

& View

License Key securityUpgrade 1.00

DFNC

Guru

Camera Configuration Selection Dialog

CamExpert provides a dial og box which combines the features to select the camera pow er up state and for the user to save or load a camera state from Genie memory.

Camera Power-up Configu ration

The first drop list selects the camera configuration state to load on power-up (see feature U ser Set D efau l t Sel ect or ). The user chooses from one factory data set or one of two possible user saved states.

User Set Configuration Management

The seco nd drop list a llows the user to c hange the came ra configura tion a nytime after a pow er-up (see feature U ser Set Sel ect or ). To reset the camera to the factory configuration, select F actory Setting an d click Load. To save a current camera configuration, select User Set 1 to 8 and click Save. Select a saved user set and click Lo ad to restore a saved configuration.

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Camera Control Category

The P4 came ra controls , as sho wn by CamExpe rt, groups sensor specific parameters. This group includes controls for line rate, exposure time, scan direction, and gain. Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another parameter being disabled. Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application.

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Internal Line

AcquisitionLineRate

Specifies the camera internal line rate, in Hz

automatically adjusted to a valid camera value.

1.00 Measured Line

measureLineRate

Specifies the line rate provided to the camera by

1.00

Refresh

refreshM easureLi neRate

Press to show the current li ne rate provided to

1.00 Exposure Time

ExposureMode

Sets the operation mode for the camera’s

1.00 Timed

Timed

The exposure duration time is set using the TDI S tages

sensorTDIStageSelecti on

Selects the number of lines to be imaged

1.00

Exposure Time

exposureTimeSelector

Used to select w here ExposureTime is applied

1.00

Exposure Time

ExposureTime

Sets the exposure time (in microseconds) w hen

1.00

Refreshed exposure time

refreshM easureExposureTi me

Press to displ ay the current exposure time

1.00

Camera Control Feature Descriptions

The follow ing table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum camera firmware version required. Additio n ally th e firmware column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DA LSA Features Naming Convention (DFN C), verses the GenICa m Sta nda rd Features Naming Convention (SFNC not s ho wn). The Device Version number represents the camera softw are functional group, not a firmware revis ion number.

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version

& View

Rate

measured line rate

Sou r ce

Trigge r Width

1 2 Multi Line Exposure Mode

ON OFF

TriggerWidth

1 2 multiLineExposureMode

ON OFF

when Trigger mode set to internal. Note that any user entered value is

either internal or external source (RO)

the camera by either i nternal or external sources

exposure (or shutter). (RO) Exposure Time feature and the exposure starts

with a LineStart event. Uses the width of th e trigge r signal pulse t o control the e xposure duration.

Single Line Two lines summed together Selects Multi Line exposure mode

F o r independent expos ure control of each line For TDI stage = 1, 2 or A rea mode

Beginner

Beginner DFNC

1.00 Beginner DFNC

Selector All

Top Line Bottom Line

Measured Exposure Time

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measureExposureTime Specifies the exposure time provided to the

to. Both lines get equal exposure time

Allows the top li ne to have exposure time set Allows the bottom line to have the exposure time set.

the Exposure M ode feature is set to Timed.

camera by either internal or external source (RO)

provided to the camera.

Beginner DFNC

Beginner

1.00 Beginner

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Gain Selector

GainSelector

Selects to which lin e that gain will be a pp lied

1.00

Offset

BlackLevel

C ontrols t he b lack leve l as an ab solute physica l video signal, in DN (digital nu m ber) unit s.

1.00

Device Scan

Area S can

DeviceScanType

AreaScan

Selects mode of operation of the camera between

1.00

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version

& View

Direction Sou r ce

Internal Direction

sensorScanDirectionSource Internal

External sensorScanDirection

Forward Reverse

Direction determined by value of Sen sor ScanD i r ecti on

Direction control determined by value on CC3 When ScanDirectionSource set to Internal, determines the direction of the scan

1.00 Beginner

Syst em Gain Top Line

Bottom Line Gain Gain Sets the selected gain as an amplification factor

Type Li ne Scan

Syst em Gai n TopLine

BottomLine

Li neScan

G ain will b e ap p lied to top and bottom lin es equally G ain will b e ap p lied to the t op line o n ly G ain will b e ap p lied to the bott om line only

applied to the image.

value. This represents a DC offset applied to the

Line sc an mode and Area scan mode

Beginner

1.00 Beginner

Beginner

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Turn on the Select which line to

Multi-Exposure Mode

The multi-exposure mode allows for the simultaneous exposure of ea c h line of the sensor with two different exposure ti mes or gains. The result is an increase in the dynamic range of the image.

Multi Line Exposure Mode

control integration time

Note: to initiate multi-exposure mode, set TDI stage = 1 (s tg 1) and ensure that the camera is in line scan mode (dst 0). The exposure time selector (ses) command is used to select which line to apply the exposure time.

Above: image with shorter exposure time.

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Above: image with longer exposure time. Otherwise, identical to the first image.

Above: top and bottom images fused.

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Flat-Field Calibration of Image in M ulti-Exposure Mode

Performing a flat-field ca libra t ion while in multi-exposure mode results in th e c amera a u tomatic ally setting both lines of the sensor to the same i ntegrati on time. Both lines w ill be flat-fielded to the target value provided. After the flat-field calibration has completed the integration and gain values are reset to the lines that they were set to prior to the flat-field request.

In the above example the fl at-field target w as set to 200 DN, based on the image on the left-hand side. The integration time for the image on the right wa s automa tica lly set the same as the image on the left during the flat-field process. After the flat-field process had completed, the image on the right-hand side h ad its selected integration time restored to its pre-calibration value, which is why it appears darker than the left side.

Flat-Field Region of Interest

While in multi-exposure mode, setting up a flat-field r egion of interest results the same region of interest coordinates to be a p p lied to both line s.

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Multi-Exposure Output Format

While in multi-exposure mode the width of the output w ill double. A 2k camera will output a 4k image with the left half of the image being the bottom line and the right half be ing the top line.

Output AOI when in Multi-Exposure Mode

The same output A OI will be applied to both the top and bottom lines w hile in mult i-exposure mode.

Line Rate

While in multi-exposure mode the maximum line rate available is limited by the l ongest exposure time.

Exposure Time Limitation

The exposure time of the two lines must differ by greater than 1 µs.

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Digital I/O Control Featu re D esc riptions

The P4 Digita l I / O cont rol category, as organized by CamExpert, groups together the sensor specific para meters. T h is group include s the controls for line rate, exposure time, scan direction, and gain. Parameters in gray are read-only, either alw ays or due to another parameter being enabled or disabled. Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application.

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Trigger Sour ce

TriggerSou rce

Defines the source of external trigger (RO)

1.00

Trigger Mode

TriggerMode

Determi nes the source of trigger to the camera, internal or

1.00

The follow ing table describes the digital I / O con t rol parameters along with their view attributes and the minim um camera f irmware ve rsion required. Additio nally, the firmware colu mn indic ates which parameter is a member of the DALSA Features N aming Convention (DFNC), verses the GenICam Standa rd Fea tures Naming Conve ntion (SFNC not shown). The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmw are revision number.

Display Name Feature Description Device Version

& View

DFNC Beginner

Trigger Selector TriggerSelector Defines what the trigg er initiates (R O) 1.00

DFNC Beginner

external (CC1)

DFNC Beginner

Flat Field Category

The P4 Flat Field controls, as shown by CamExpert, group parameters used to configure camera pixel format, and ima ge cropping . Additionally a feature control to sele ct a nd out put an internal test image simplifies the proc es s of setting up a c amera without a lens. Parameters in gray are read only, either alw ays or due to another parameter being disabled. Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

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Mode

flatfieldCorrectionMode

1.00

Off

FPN and flat field c oefficient s disabled.

Beginner

Initialize

Res et a ll FPN to 0 and all fla t field

ScanDirectionControlled

Different user set loaded

Flat Field Control Feature Description

The follow ing table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum camera firmware version required. Additio n ally th e firmware column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DA LSA Features Naming Convention (DFN C), verses the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not s ho wn). The Device Version number represents the camera softw are functional group, not a firmware revision number.

Display Name Feature Description Device

On On FPN and flat field coefficients

enabled. coefficie n t s to 1. depending on direction.

Version

& View

DFNC

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Basic

Direct calculation of coefficients

Low Pass

A low pass filter is first applied to

filter th is algorithm is not a ble to Calibration Target

flatfieldCalibrationTarget

Set a value between 0 and 255 to which the fla t field a lgorith m will taget the image to.

1.00 DFNC

C alib ration Sample Size

flatfieldCalibrationSampleSize

Sets the number of li nes to be

1.00 ROI Offse t X

flatfieldCalibrationROIOffsetX

Set the starting point of a region

1.00

ROI Width

flatfieldCalibrationROIWidth

Sets the w idth of the region on

1.00

Calibrate FPN

flatfieldCalibrationFPN

Initiates the FPN calibration

1.00

Calibrate PRNU

flatfieldCalibrationPRNU

Initiates the PRNU or Flatfield

1.00

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version

& View

Select flatfield Correction Scan Direction Reverse Set

C alib ration Alg orithm flatfieldCorrectionAlgorithm Selection betw een two different

flatfieldScanDirectionReverseSet When flatfieldCorrectionM ode is

set to ScanDirectionControlled this feature selects the UserSEt (1 to8) w hich w ill be used for the reverse scan direction.

flat field algorith ms. based on average line values and

target.

the average line values before calculating the coefficients. Use this a lgorith m if t h e calibration target is not unifo rmly white or it is not possible to defocus the image. Because of the low pass

1.00 Beginner DFNC

Lines_2048 Lines_4096

correct pixel-to-pixel varia tions and so it is preferable to use the “Basic ” a lgorith m .

averaged during a fla t f ield calibration

of interest where a fl at field ca libra t ion will be perfo rmed

interest w here a flat field ca libra t ion will be perfo rmed

process

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Region of Interest (ROI)

The ROI feature is related to flat field calibration. It is important to specify an ROI when the object being imaged has areas that have black, non illuminated areas such as beyond the edge of a film that is front illuminated, or is saturated, again b eyon d the edge of a film but in t his case brig h t f ield back illuminated. The ROI feature allow s from one to four specific regions of the pixel line to be specified w here flat field

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ca libra t ion will ta k e pla ce. Pix el da ta outside th e ROI will not be used when perfo rmin g flat field calibration.

Image Format Control Category

The P4 Image Format controls, as show n by CamExpert, groups parameters used to confi gure camera pixel forma t, image cropping , an d th e test patte rn. Parameters in gray are read only, either alw ays or due to another parameter being disabled. Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are usually for Te ledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

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Test P attern

TestImageSelector

Selects th e type of te st ima g e tha t is se n t

the device manufacturer.

1.00 Off Off Selects sensor video to be output from

Ramp

Selects a grey scale

Line Mirroring

ReverseX

1.00 Off

Off

Video output in normal order Width

Width

Width of the Image provided by the device (in pixels). (RO)

1.00 Beginner

Max Width

WidthM ax

The maximum image horizontal

1.00

Height

Height of the Image provided by the

1.00

Inp u t Pixel Siz e

pixelSizeInput

Size o f the im ag e input pix els, in bits per

1.00

8 Bits/ Pixel

Bpp8

S ensor output data path is 8 bits per

pixel.

Multiple AOI Mode

multipleAOIMode

Turns o n an output Area of Interest

1.00 Multiple AOI Co un t

multipleAOICount

Set th e number of output area of intere st

1.00

Image Format Control Feature D esc ription

The follow ing table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum camera firmware version required. Additio n ally th e firmware column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DA LSA Features Naming Convention (DFN C), verses the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not s ho wn). The Device Version number represents the camera software functional group, not a firmware revision number.

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version & View

Pixel Format PixelFormat Output image pixel coding fo rmat of the

by the camera. Choices are either as defined by SNFC and/ or as provided by

sensor

Video output in a reverse order

sensor.

dimension of the image. (RO)

device (in lines). (RO )

pix el. (RO)

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1.00 Beginner DFNC

Beginner

DFNC Guru

10 Bits/ Pixel 12 Bits/ Pixel

Off Active

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Off Active

pixel. S ensor output data path is 10 bits per pixel. S ensor output data path is 12 bits per

Area of interest is off Area of interest is on

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Multiple AOI Selector

multipleAOISelector

Selects the area of interest to be setup

1.00 DFNC

AOI Offse t X

multipleAOIOffsetX

Set the start of area of interest (pixels)

1.00

AOI Width

multipleAOIWidth

Set th e width of are a o f interest (pixels)

1.00

B inning Vertical

BinningVertical

This feature represents the number of vertical photo-

Binning

B inning is the co mbining of two or more image senso r pixels to form a new combined pixel. A binne d image using the same exposure settings as a non-bin ne d im ag e will show an improved signal-to-noise ratio, reduced scanning times (due to low er spatial resolution) and save as a smaller image file size compared with a non-binned image, at the expense of lower image resolution.

In 2 x 2 binning, 4 physical pixels on the sensor are combined into one image pixel. This oper ating mode is ideal for applications that require faster acquisition and processing times and require greater signal collection.

For this camera, the default binning value is 1 x 1, The Binning Vertical and B inning Horizontal features in the Image Format Control set represents the

number of horizontal pixels that will be combined (added) together. Note: Compared to running the camera in TDI stages = 2, running the camera in 2 x 2 binning mod e will

result in 4x res p onsivity, not 2x. Any increase in output due to binning is relative to a single sensor line (TDI stag e = 1 ).

Image Format Control

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Display Name Feature Description

B inning Horizontal BinningHorizontal This feature represents the number of horizontal photo-

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sensitive cells that must be combi ned (added) together: 2. Note: TDI stages must be set to 1 before vertical binning

can be changed to 2x.

sensitive cells that must be combi ned (added) together.

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Figure 25: 2x2 Binning in Area Mode

Area of Interest (AOI) Setup

The A rea of Interest (AOI) feature can be used to reduce the amount of image-data output from th e camera. Use this feature when there are areas in the image that c o ntain unneede d information.

An example w here you w ould use this feature is in an application that is inspecting several separated lanes of objects w ith one camera and the image between the lanes can be ignored.

The A OI feature allow s from one to four specific areas of the pixel line to be specified where image data will be output. Since the AOI feature reduces the amount of data output, this has the additiona l benefit of allow ing the cameras to operate at higher EXSYNC ra tes when using base or medium camera link modes.

For example, in the 4k camera model, if the total num ber of pixels fo r t h e specified AOI`s is les s than 1 K whe n using base Camera Link mode at 85 MHz, th e ma ximum E XSYN C rate can be 100 kHz; versus 41 kHz if all 4 K pixels we re output.

Note: The setup of A OI is always w ith respect to the sensor. Therefore, if you are using the mirroring mode w ith AOI, be aware that pixel one will be on the right side of the displayed image.

In order to set up an AOI for the camera:

1. The AOI mode must first be in the off position.

2. Use the A OI Count to select the total number of A OIs desired to a max of 4.

3. To set up each A OI individually use the AOI Selector to point to the A OI to be set up.

4. AOI O ffse t X is use d indica te the start in g pixel of th e AOI.

5. AOI Width is used to indicate the width of the AOI.

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4. Select beginning of selected area

3. Select area to

2. Set up the number of

1. Must be off to

set up the AOI.

set up.

AOI desired to max of 4.

selected area

5. Se t up width of

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Once al l AOI are set

In order to initiate operation of the AOI once setup:

1. The AOI mode must be changed to A ctive.

2. Be sure to set the frame grabber image width to the sum of all AOI w idths set up in the camera.

up change to active.

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First, setup parameters for the

Instructions on Using the Camera Scan Di rec ti on to Control Camera Parameters

The camera is capable of adjusting camera parameters on-the-fly base d on the scan dire ction of the camera. These parameters include gain, flat field coefficients, w hite balance and exposure time.

1. The first step is to put the camera in the reverse direction. This can be done using a reverse s ignal through CC3 and the Direction Source set to exte rnal or by ha ving the Dire ction Source set to Internal and the Internal Direction set to reverse.

2. Set up all the desired param eters , including fla t f ield correct ions.

reverse directi on.

3. S ave the camera parameters to a User set other than the default user set.

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Setup parameters for fo rwa rd

Save to a user set choice.

4. The next step is to put the camera in the forward dire ction. This ca n b e done using a forward signal through CC 3 and the Direction Sourc e s et to external or by having the Direction Source set to Internal and the Internal Direction set to forward.

5. S et up all the desired parameters including doing a flat field.

direction.

6. S ave the camera set to User S et other than the saved to for the reverse direction. The forward

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Save to a different user Forwa rd d irection u se r set and default user

Set the Flat Field mode to

set must be the same.

set than the one selected for reverse direction.

In the Flat Field area change the mode to Scan Direction Controlled.

Scan direc t ion C ontrolle d .

A Note on External Direction, Direct ion S our c e, and User Sets

If us ing external direction co ntrol through CC3 ensure th at the Directio n Source is both set to e x ternal and saved in the user set. A lso ensure that the pol arity on CC3 is set appropriately for the desired direction.

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Transport Layer Co ntrol Category

Parameters in gray are read only, either alw ays or due to another parameter being disabled. Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or programmable via an imaging application. Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

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Restart Camera

DeviceReset

Used to restart the camera, warm

1.00

XML Major

DeviceM anifestXM LM ajorVersion

Together with

1.00

XML Mi nor

DeviceM anifestXM LM inorVersion

Together with

1.00

Last GenCP Status

gen CPSt at us

If a feature read or write fails then

Reading this feature clears it

1.00

Refresh GenCP

refreshGenCPStatus

Pres s to return the curre n t status of

1.00

Camera Link

ClConfiguration

Camera Link Output configuration

1.00 Camera Link

clDeviceClockFrequency

Set the camera link clock rate

1.00 Tap Geometry

DeviceTapGeometry

(RO)

1.00

Transport Layer Feature Descriptions

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version & View

Version

Status

Configuration

Base Medium Full Deca

reset

DeviceM anifestXM LM inorVersion specifies the GenICam™ feature desc r ipt ion X ML file version (RO)

DeviceM anifestXM LM ajorVersion specifies the GenICam™ feature desc r ipt ion X ML file version (RO)

S apera only returns that it fa ils – read this feature to get the actual reason for the failure Returns the last error

the GenCP

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Configuration

Acquisition and Transfer Control Category

The P4 Acq uis ition and Transfe r controls, a s s ho wn by Ca mExpert, groups para meters used to configure the optional acquisition modes of the device. Parameters in gray are read only, either always or due to another parameter being disabled. Parameters in black are user set in CamExpert or progr ammable via an imagin g a p p lication .

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Device

DeviceRegistersStreamingStart

Announces the start of registers streaming

1.00

Device Streaming End

DeviceRegistersStreamingEnd

Announces end of reg isters streaming a nd consistency before activating them.

1.00 DFNC

Check Stream

DeviceRegistersCheck

Press to check the validity of the current

1.00

Registers Valid

DeviceRegistersValid

States if the curre n t register se t is va lid

1.00

Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

Acquisition and Transfer C ontrol Feature Descrip tions

The follow ing table describes these parameters along with their view attribute and minimum camera firmware version required. Additio n ally th e firmware column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DA LSA Features Naming Convention (DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC not s ho wn).

Display Name Feature Description Device

Version & View

Registers Str eami ng St ar t

Registers

Validity

without immediate checking for consistency.

perfo rm s valida t ion fo r registers

a nd consiste nt.

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Beginner

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Baud Rate

DeviceSerial PortBaudRate

Sets the baud rate used by the selected

1.00

Baud 9600

Baud rate is 9600

Serial Port Control Category

The Serial Port control in CamExpert allow s the user to select an available camera serial port and review its settings. This section also describes the Genie TS Framew ork Virtual Serial Port Driver and the use of the Genie TS serial port as an interface from an Ethernet network to a s erial port control s ystem for other devices. Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA or third party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

Serial Port Control Feature D esc riptions

The Device Version number represents the camera softw are functional group, not a firmware revision number.

Display Name Feature Description View

Baud 19200 Baud 57600 Baud 115200 Baud 230400 Baud 460800 Baud 921600

Serial Port Pa rity deviceSerialPortParity Sets the parity checking type on the selected

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Baud 19200 Baud 57600 Baud 115200 Baud 230400 Baud 460800 Baud 921600

device’s serial port. A vailable baud rates are device-specific.

Baud rate is 19200 Baud rate is 57600 Baud rate is 115200 Baud rate is 230400 Baud rate is 460800 Baud rate is 921600

seria l port. (R O)

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None

Parity c he cking is disabled

DFNC

Eight Bits

bpc8

Use 8 bits per character

Stop Bits

deviceSerialPortN umberOf StopBits

Sets the number of stop bits to use.

1.00 Stopbits1

Stopbits1

Use 1 stop bit

Display Name Feature Description View

Data Size deviceSerialPortDataSize S ets the bits per character (bpc) to use (RO). 1.00

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File Access Control Category

The File Acc ess con t rol in CamE xpert a llows the user to quic k ly u pload various data files to the connected P4. The supported data files are for P4 firmware updates, Flat Field coefficients. LUT data tables, and a custom image for use as an internal test pattern. Features listed in the des cription t able but tagged as Invisible are usually for Teledyne DALSA o r th ird party software usage—not typically needed by end user applications.

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File Selector

FileSelector

Selects the file to access. The file types w hich

1.00

FPGA Code

Firmware1

Upload new FPGA to the c amera which will

DFNC

Micro Code

Upload new micro codeto the ca mera which

CCI

Uploa d new CC I to the camera which will

XML

Uploa d new XML to the ca mera which will

User Set

Use UserSetSelector to specify which user set to access.

Factory FlatField

Use UserSetSelector to specify which user

User FPN

Use UserSetSelector to specify which user FPN

CameraData

Download camera information and send for

File Operation S elector

FileOperationSelector

Selects the target operation for the selected file

1.00 Open

Open

Select the Open operation - executed by

Select the Close operation - executed by

Read

Select the Read operation - executed by FileOperationExecute.

Delete

Select the Delete operation - executed by

File Operation Execute

FileOperationExecute

Executes the operation selected by File

1.00

File Open Mod e

FileOpenMode

Selects the access mode used to open a file on

1.00 Read

Write

Read Write

Select REA D only open mode Select WRITE only open mode

File Access Buffer

FileAccessBuffer

Defines the intermediate access buffer that

1.00 File Access Offset

FileAccessOffset

Controls the mapping offset betw een the

1.00

File Operation Stat us

FileOperationStatus

Displays the file operation execution status. (RO).

1.00 Guru

File Access Control Feature D escriptions

Display Name Feature Description View

coefficients

are accessible are device-dependent. execute on the next camera reboot cycle.

will execute on the next camera reboot cycle. execute on the next camera reboot cycle. execute on the next camera reboot cycle.

flatfield to acce ss . to access. customer support.

in the device. This operation is executed when the File Operation Execute feature is called.

FileOperationExecute. FileOperationExecute.

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Guru

Write Write Select the Write oper ation - executed by

File Access Length FileAccessLength Co ntrols the ma pping le ng th between the

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FileOperationExecute. FileOperationExecute.

Operation Selector on the selected file.

the device.

allow s the exchange of data betw een the device file sto rag e and the applicatio n.

device file storage and the file access buffer.

Guru

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Success

The last file operation has completed

Failure

The last file operation has completed

File Unavailab le

FileUnavailable

The last file operation has completed

File Invalid

FileInvalid

The last file operation has completed

File Operation Resul t

FileOperationResult

Displays the file operation result. For Read or read/ w ritten bytes is returned. (RO)

1.00 File Size

FileSize

Represents the size of the selected file in bytes.

1.00

Display Name Feature Description View

successfully. uns uccessfully for an unknown reas o n. unsuccessfully because the file is currently

unavailable. unsuccessfully because the selected file in not

present in this camera model.

Write operations, the number of successfully

File Access via the CamExper t T ool

1. Click on the “Setting…” button to show the file se lection me nu.

Guru

2. From the Type drop menu, select the file type that w ill be uploaded to the camera.

3. From the File Selector drop menu, select the camera memory location for the uploaded data. This menu presents only the applicable data locations for the selected file type.

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4. C lick the Browse button to open a typ ical Windo ws Explo rer window.

5. S elect the specific file from the system drive or from a network loc ation.

6. Click the Upl oad button to execute the file transfer to the camera.

7. Note that firmware changes require a device reset command from the Camera Information Controls and, additionally, CamExpert should be shut dow n and restarted following a reset.

Download a List of Camera Para meters

For diagnostic purposes you may want to download a list of all the parameters and values associated with the camera.

1. Go to File Access Control

2. C lick on Se t tings

3. In the “Type” drop down box select “ Miscellaneous.”

4. In the “ File selector ” drop dow n box select “ CameraData.”

5. Hit “Download”

6. S ave the text file and send the file to Teledyne DA L SA customer support.

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Appendix B: ASCII Commands

The following co mmands can be used to control the Teledyne DA LSA Piranha4 cameras.

Accessing the Three Letter Commands (TLC)

To access the TLC an ASCII-based communications interface application, such as HyperTerminal. Additio n ally it is pos sible to u se the functio ns of clserxxx.dll or clallserial.dll as defined in

the Camera Li nk S pecification.

Figure 26: Serial DLL hierarchy as mentioned in the Camera Link Specification

1. Cycle power to the camera: by either a) issui ng the reset camera command (rc), or b) powe ring the camera OFF and then ON.

2. Lo ad the ASCI I in terface using:

• 9600 baud

• 8 data bits

• no parity

• 1 stop bit

• no flow control

• local echo

• (carriage return / linefeed)

3. Wait for a stable status LED color (green or red) before proceeding. Note that all entries in HyperTe r min al will be ign ored until a stable LED colo r is obta ine d.

4. In case of HyperTerminal, press the <ESC> key.

5. Once <ESC> has been entered the help screen appears.

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Note th at the HyperTerminal application is not a vailable on the Windows 7 OS.

Notes on Using Alternatives to HyperT er m inal

• If you are using interfaces other than H yperTerminal, the A SCII character, ESC, is decimal 27 and needs to be issued. From the command line insert ESC by using A LT+2+7 of the activated NumPad. In some cases this needs to be follow ed by a carriage return or a linefeed to send this to the camera.

• In ASCII the ESC character may look like this: “←”.

ASCII to GenCP

To switch from the ASCII-command interface to the GenCP interface, the camera must be either reset (RC) or the pow er must be cycled. N ote that GenCP and A SCII commands cannot be accessed simultaneously.

Alternatives to HyperTerminal

The follow ing alternative A SCII-interfa ces ha ve been tested and sho wn to work with this camera: PuTTY and TeraTerm. N ote that PuTTY does not have Xmodem capability w hile TeraTerm does. Xmoden is required to update code in the camera.

The camera responds to a simple A SCI I -based protocol. A carriage return <CR> ends each command.

Example: to re tur n the current dete ctor settings

gcp <CR> A complete list of the available detector commands, their format and parameters can be displayed by

sending the help (h) command.

Port Configuration

Baud: 9,600 Bits: 8 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 Flow Control: None

Echo typed characters locally.

Rules

• The interface is not case sensitive

• One command and argument(s) pe r line

• To enter a floating point number prefix it with a “ F” – for example “ ssg 0 f1.5”

• Error codes returned are the same as the GenICam™ interface – see Diagnostics | Error Codes

• Follow each command w ith the carriage return character – 0x0D

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Argument(s)

# of lines to average

4096

Description

C alib rate use r FPN dark flat field c oeffic ients

Argument(s)

Frequency

0. 85 MHz

Description

Camera Link clock frequency

Argument(s)

Mode

0. Base

3. Deca (4K only)

Description

Camera Link Mode

Disabling the Esc Key for Direct Access to ASCII Commands

By default the Esc key is enabled and an Esc key sequence has to be issued in order to access the A SCII commands. Using the DEK 1 command the need to issue an Esc key is disabled and access to the ASCII commands are available immediately upon camera boot up. Note: access to GEN CP is no longer available with the Esc key disabled unless a DEK 0 command is issued and the camera re-booted.

Commands

Full Na me Calibrate User FPN Mnemonic CCF

• 2048

•

Full Na me Camera Link Speed Mnemonic CLS

Full Na me Camera Link M ode Mnemonic CLM

1. 66 MHz

1. Medium

2. Full

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Argument(s)

Algorithm

0. Basic

1. Low-pass Filter

# of lines to average

Target

0 to 4095 DN in 12 bit mode

Description

Calibrate user PRN U flat field coefficients

Notes

With filt er algorithm this average line is then smoothed and outlier pixels a r e

Coefficients are saved and loaded with user set (e.g. USS / USL)

Argument(s)

Mode

0. Esc key is enabled

1. Esc key is disa bled

Description

Allow the use of the Esc key to be disabled so that upon boot-up the camera will directly enter

Argument(s)

Mode

0. Li ne Scan

Description

Use this command to sw itch betw een A rea and Single Line modes.

Notes

Full Na me Calibrate Flatfield Mnemonic CPA

• 2048

• 4096

0 to 1023 DN in 10 bit mode 0 to 255 DN in 8 bit mode

• Perform flat field calibration using the average of <# lines>.

•

interpolated. Use this feature if your white reference is not featureless.

• Adjust pixel gain such that o utput will be <target>.

• The ta rget is first divide d by horizontal binning factor and gain and then the

offset is subtracted. Therefore the output w ill go to the target.

• Because the PRN U can be l ess than 1, the target may be below the current maximum va lue.

•

Full Na me Disable Esc Key Mnemonic DEK

the ASCII command mode. With the Esc key disabled the GENCP cannot be accessed.

Notes

Full Na me D evice Scan Type Mnemonic DST

To access the GenCP, you have to first issue the DEK 0 command in order to enable the ESC key. Then reboot the camera.

• STG must equal 1 to enter the area mode DST = 1

1. Area S can

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Argument(s)

Mode

0. Disable use of u se r FPN and PRNU flat field

Description

Set flat field mode

Notes

Argument(s)

User Set N umber

1 to 8

Description

Set scan direction controlled reverse set

Notes

Full Na me Flatfield Mode Mnemonic FFM

correction coefficients

1. Enable use of user FPN and PRNU flat field correction coefficients

2. Reset user FPN coefficients to zero and user PR NU coefficients to on e

3. Sc an direction co n t rolled use r set loading

Full Na me Set Flatfield Scan Direction Reverse Set Mnemonic FRS

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Description

Display current value of camera configuration parameters

Notes

USER>gcp

CPA ROI 1-2048

Mnemonic

GET

Argument(s)

<’par ameter>

Description

The “ get” command displays the current val ue(s) of the feature specified in the string

command.

Notes

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Full Na me Display Ca mera Co nfigura tion Mnemonic GCP

Model P4_CM_02K10D_00_R Microcode 03-081-20296-96

CCI 03-110-20294-96 FPGA 03-056-20470-97 Serial # S1050616 BiST: Good

DefaultSet 0 Ext Trig Off Line Rate 10000 [Hz] Meas L.R. 10000 [Hz] Max L.R. 19607 [Hz] Exp. Mode Timed Multi Exp. Mode Off Exp. Time[0] 50000 [ns] Meas E.T.[0] 50000 [ns] Max E.T. 99000 [ns]

Test Pat. 0:Off Direction Internal, Forward TDI Stages 1 Vert. Bin 1 Hor. Bin 1 Flat Field Off Offset 0 System Gain 1.00 Mirror Off AOI Mode: Off Scan Type Line Scan CL Speed 85MHz CL Config Full Pixel Fmt 8 bits

Full Na me Get V alue

parameter. N ote that the parameter is preceded by a single quote “ ’” . Using this command will be easier for control software than parsing the output from the “gcp”

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Description

Display list of three letter commands (2 K help scre en s ho wn)

Notes

USER>h

3:Scan direction

vv - Input Voltage

90 Piranha4 2K and 4K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera

Full Na me H elp Mnemonic H

P4 (03-081-20296-96): Command Line Interpreter Jul 16 2013, 07:49:58

ccf - Calibrate User FPN <2048|4096> cls - Camera Link Speed <0 - 85MHz, 1 - 66MHz> clm - Camera Link Mode <0:Base 1:Med 2:Full> cpa - Calibrate Flatfield <0:basic 1:filter><2048|4096><DN target> dek - disESC esc key <0/1> dst - Device Scan Type <0 - Line Scan, 1 - Area Scan> ffm - Flat Field Mode <0:Off 1:On 2:Initialiaze controlled> frs - Set Flatfield Scan Direction Reverse Set <set 1-8> gcp - Display Camera Configuration get - Get value '<string> h - Help lpc - Load Pixel Coefficients <set 0-8> rc - Reset Camera roi - Set Flatfield ROI <1st pixel> <last pixel> rpc - Reset Flatfield Coefficients sac - Set AOI Count <value 1-4> sad - Set AOI Selector, Offset and Width <selector 1-AOI Count> <1st pixel> <width >= 40> sam - Set AOI Mode <1-enable, 0-disable> sbh - Horizontal Binning <1|2> sbr - Set Baud Rate <9600|57600|115200|230400|460800|921600> sbv - Vertical Binning <1|2> scd - Direction <0:Fwd, 1:Rev 2:Ext> sem - Exposure Mode <0:Int 1:Ext> ses - Set Exposure Selector <0:All, 1: Bottom, 2: Top> set - Exposure Time <ns> sme - Set Multi Exposure mode <0:Off 1:On> smm - Mirroring <0:Off 1:On> spf - Pixel Format <0:8 bits 1:10 bits 2:12 bits> ssb - Offset <DN> ssf - Internal Line Rate <Hz> ssg - Gain <0:System 1:Bottom Line 2:Top Line> f<gain> stg - TDI Stages <1|2> stm - External Trigger <0:Off 1:On> svm - Test Pattern <0, 1, 3-6> usd - Default User Set <0-8> usl - Load User Set <0-8> uss - Save User Set <1-8> vt - Temperature

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Argument(s)

Set selector

0. Factory set

Description

Load user set

Notes Argument(s)

Description

Resets the camera to the saved user default settings. These settings are saved usi ng the usd command.

Notes

The micro-controller re boots:

Baud rate set to 9600

Argument(s)

First pixel

1 to 2048 (2K)

Last pixel

1 to 2048 (2K)

Notes

Last pixel must be greater than or equal to first pixel

Description

Reset all user FPN values to zero and all user PRNU coefficients to one

Notes

Full Na me Load P ixel Coefficie nts Mnemonic LPC

1-8. User sets

• Loads FPN coefficients and PRN U coefficients from a user set ( only coefficeints, no other camer a parameters)

Full Na me Reset Camera Mnemonic RC

• Load any file updates

• Clear over temperature condition

• Perform start up camera tests (BiS T)

• Lo ad FP GA c ode

• Co nfigure FPG A and senso r.

• Lo ad default user se t

•

Full Na me Set Flatfield ROI Mnemonic ROI

Description

Full Na me Reset Flatfield Coefficients Mnemonic RPC

Argument(s)

1 to 4096 (4K)

Fla t f ield re gion of interest

• Spec ifies the pix els t h at CCF and CPA will ca libra te

o Pixel coeffic ients ou tside this region are not c hanged

•

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Argument(s)

Number of AOI’s

1 to 4

Description

Set A OI Counter

Notes

Argument(s)

Selector

1 to 4

Offset

1 to AOI Count – any pixel can be starting pixel

Width

No less than 40 pixels

Description

Define an A OI

Notes

Argument(s)

Mode

0. O ff / Disa ble

Description

Set A OI m od e

Notes

Argument(s)

Binning

1. Sing le pixel

Description

Set horizontal binning

Notes

Argument(s)

Baud rate

9600

921600*

Description

S et baud rate

Notes

Full Name Se t AOI Count Mnemonic SAC

Full Na me Set AOI Selector Mnemonic SAD

• Must not overla p with an already exis ting AOI

Full Na me Set AOI M ode Mnemonic SAM

Full Na me Set Binning Horizonta l Mnemonic SBH

• Ava ilab le in all modes: single line, TDI and Are a

Full Na me Set Baud Ra te Mnemonic SBR

1. Ac t ive / Enable

2. B inning of 2 pixe ls

57600 115200 230400* 460800*

• Send command and the n change speed of Hype rTerminal

• A Px8 or equivalent frame grabber is required in order to achieve these baud

rates.

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Argument(s)

1. Sing le pixel

2. B inning of 2 pixe ls

Description

Set vertical binning

Notes

Argument(s)

Direction

0. Forward

Description

Set sensor scan direction

Notes

Description

Set exposure selector- when in multi exposure mode (see SME command) the exposure

Notes

When no t in multiple exposure mode “ All” is only selection

Notes

Full Na me Set Binning Vertic al Mnemonic SBV

• Must be in Single line mode (stg 1)

• Must be in Line scan mode (dst 0)

Full Na me Direction Mnemonic SCD

1. Reverse (not available in single line mode)

2. External – controlled by CC3 signal (not ava ilab le in single line mod e)

Full Na me Set Exposure Selector Mnemonic SES

Argument(s)

Mode 0. All

time for the top and bottom lines can be set independently

•

Full Na me Exposure M ode Mnemonic SEM

Argument(s)

Description

Mode 0. Internal (“ Timed” )

Set exposure time mode

• In internal mode the exposure time is controlled by the SET command

• In external mode the sensor is exposed w hile CC1 signal is high

• External mode i s only available w hen the trigger mode is also external (STM 1)

• SEM 1 overrides internally generated independent exposure times

• When C C1 signal falls line is read

1. Bottom

2. Top

1. External (“PulseWidth”)

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Argument(s)

Exposure time

1, 000 to 3, 000, 000 [ns]

Description

Set internal exposure time in nanoseconds – 25 ns resolution

Notes

Argument(s)

Mode

0. Off

1. Multi-Exposure On

Description

Set multi-exposure mode allow ing each line to have independent exposure times and gains.

Notes

Argument(s)

Mode

0. Off

1. Image is flipped on t he vertic al axis

Description

Set mirroring mode

Notes

Description

Set pixel format

Notes

Argument(s)

Offset

8 bit

-32 to 31

Description

Set con trast offse t – single va lu e ad ded to all pix els after PR NU/ flat field c oeffic ients

Notes

Full Na me Exposure Time Mnemonic SET

• Line time > ( Exposure ti me + 1,500 ns )

Full Na me Set Multi-Exposure (2K only) Mnemonic SM E

Full Na me M irroring Mnemonic SM M

Full Na me Pixel Format Mnemonic SPF

Argument(s)

Selector 0. 8 bits

Full Na me Offset Mnemonic SSB

(before gain).

• Range changes depending on pixel for mat (SPF)

1. 10 bits

2. 12 bits (only availa ble with Base o r Medium Camera Link configurations)

10-bit 12-bit

-128 to 127

-512 to 511

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Argument(s)

Line rate

1 to 100, 000 [H z] (TDI mode) 1 to 200, 000[Hz}] (Area mode)

Description

Set internal li ne rate i n Hz

Notes

Argument(s)

Selector

0. System Gai n

2. Top Line

Gain

1.0 to 10.0

Description

S et gain as a single value multiplied by all pixels.

Notes

Argument(s)

Selector

TD I stage

1. Sing le line mode (lower se n sitivity).

Description

Notes

Full Na me I nternal Line Rate Mnemonic SSF

• Line time > ( Exposure ti me + 1, 000 ns )

Full Na me Gain Mnemonic SSG

1. Bottom Line

• When no t in multiexposure mo de Sys tem gain in only a va ilable

• Floating point number: 1.0 to 10.0.

• Note that gain value must be preceded by an “ f” (e.g. ssg 0 f1.5)

Full Na me Set TD I Stages Mnemonic STG

Notes

• In single line mode the camera must be internal direction control

• TD I m ode: a pair o f lines summed with suitable dela y

Full Na me External Trigger Mnemonic STM

Argument(s)

Description

Mode 0. Internal

Set trigger mode

• In internal mode lin e rate is controlled by SSF co m mand

• In external mode readout starts on falling edge of CC1 signal and is available

only when STM = 1 (external trigger on)

• Exposure time equals high time of EXSYNC on signal on CC1

2. TDI mode (highe r sensitivity)

1. External

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Argument(s)

Mode

0) Sensor V i deo

Description

Select test pattern

Notes

• When a test pattern is select ed a ll digita l p roce ss ing ( e.g. flat field, gain) is

Argument(s)

Set selector

0. Factory set

Description

Select user set to load when camera is reset

Notes

• The settings include all those listed by the GCP command plus the user FPN coefficients, and user PRN U coefficients

Argument(s)

Set selector

0. Factory set

Description

Load user set

Argument(s)

Set selector

1 to 8

Description

Save user set

coefficients, and user PRN U coefficients

Argument(s)

Notes

Full Na me Test Pattern Mnemonic SVM

1) Ramp

3) A5

4) Each_tap_fixed

5) All_1365

6) All_1

disabled – it is re-enabled w hen sensor video i s selected

Full Na me D efault User Set Mnemonic USD

1-8. User sets

Full Na me Load User Set Mnemonic USL

Notes

• Loads and makes current all the setti ngs listed by the GCP command plus the user FPN coefficients, and user PRN U coefficients

Full Na me Save User Set Mnemonic USS

Notes

• Saves all the current settings listed by the GCP command plus the user FPN

Full Na me Temperature Mnemonic VT

1-8. User sets

Description

Display internal temperature in degrees Celsius

• Measured with an accuracy of ± 1.5 ºC.

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Argument(s)

Description

Displa y supply volta ge

Notes

Full Na me V oltage Mnemonic VV

• Measured with an accuracy ± 0.1 V.

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I2C error

Unable to configure fpga

100

EXT_SRAM Failure

1000

ECH O_BACK Failure

1,0000

FLA SH _TIM EOUT

10,0000

FLASH_ERROR

100,0000

NO_COMMON_SETTINGS

1,0000,0000

NO_FACTORY_SETTINGS

10,0000,0000

N O_U SER_SETTI N GS

100,0000,0000

NO_FLA T_FIELD Corrections

1000,0000,0000

NO MISC corrections

1,0000,0000,0000

NO_F PN Corre ction

10,0000,0000,0000

NO_F PN Corre ction

100,0000,0000,0000

NO_P R NU Correction

1000,0000,0000,0000

NO_F E ED Through Correction

1,0000,0000,0000,0000

NO_LINEARITY Correct ion

10,0000,0000,0000,0000

SYN C_ERROR

100,0000,0000,0000,0000

OVER_TEM PERATURE

1000,0000,0000,0000,0000

SPI Fai l u r e

1,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000

N O_U SER_FPN

10,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000

PLL_LOCK_FAILED

100,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000

INVALID_CCI

1000,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000

No LUT

1,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000

Incompatible FPGA code

10,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000

Appendix C: Error and Warning Messages

BiST: Built in Self Test The BiST erro r flags are binary fla g s with each bit being inde pende nt from each o ther. The message from the B iST shou ld be “G ood” meaning everything is functioning correctly bu t if a ha rd ware fa ilu re does occur in the camera one or more these flags could be set. Any of these errors will result in the sta t us light turning red.

Definition BiST Flag

NO_FPGA_Code 1000,0000

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0X8002

Invalid Parameter

0xC01C

CPA _TOO_MA NY_OUTLIERS

0x401E

USER_FPN_CLIPPIN G

0x401F

FLA T_FIELD_CLIPPIN G

Operational Error Codes

Code Description

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Appendix D: Quick Setup and Image Acquisition

If yo u are familiar with the operation of Camera Link cameras and have an understanding of imaging fundamentals, the following s te ps will show you how to quickly set up this camera a nd begin acquiring images.

1. On Power-Up

The camera has been calibrated and configured at the factory to be ready for your evaluation when first pow ered up. The default conditions are set as follow s:

• System gain is set to the low est v alue of one.

• Fla t f ield calib ration is not active a s this feature is depe ndent on your light s o urce a nd lens.

• Line rate and exposure time are set to for internal generation by the camera.

• Camera Link mode is set to the standard 8-bit full mode which allows operation of up to 100 kHz

line rate. Set your Camera Link frame g rab be r u p t o re ceive the standard 8 -bit fu ll m ode.

2. Communicating with the Camera

• The camera i s designed to pow er up w ith a GenICam-compliant interface.

• CamExpert provides an easy-to-use GUI that can be used to set up and eval uate the camera.

• The camera also comes with Teledyne DALSA’s three letter command (TLC) interface option,

which can be accessed usi ng a suitable terminal program such as HyperTerminal™.

• If you w ant to use the TLC interface, press the ‘Esc’ key w hile using a terminal program only after the LED indicator on the camera turns green. N ote that the camera defaults to 9.6 KBaud when first pow ered up.

• On receiving the ‘Esc’ character, the camer a will output a list of the available TLC commands. You can then proceed to enter TLC commands as required.

• Ente r ‘h’ at a ny time to get the lis t of commands from the camera.

• Enter the ‘gcp’ command at any time to get the current setup conditions of the camera.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1. System Precautions and Cleaning

Precautions

Electrostatic Disc harge an d the CMOS Sensor

2. The Piranha4 Camera

Camera Highlights

Key Features

Programmability

Applications

Models

Camera Performance Specifications

Flash Memory Size

Environmental Considerations

Certifications and Compliance

Supported Industry Standards

GenICam™

Responsivity

Mechanicals

Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations

3. Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image

4. Software and Hardware Setup

Recommended System Requirements

Setup Steps: Overview

1. Install and Configure Frame Gr abb er and Software

2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables

3. Establish Commu nicating with the Camera

ASCII Commands

4. Operate the Camera

Step 1. Install and Configure the Frame Grabber and Software

Install Frame Grabber

Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI

Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables

Data Connector: Camera Link

Full Configuration

Camera Link Bit Definiti ons

Camera Link Drive Capability

Input Signals, Camera Link

EXSYNC (Line Readout Trigger)

Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals

Power Connector

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

LEDs

Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera

Power on the camera

Connect to the frame grabber

Connect to the camera

Check LED Status

Software Interface

Using Sapera CamExpert with Piranha4 Cameras

CamExpert Panes

4. Camera Operation

Factory Settings

Area Mode

Check Camera and Sensor Information

Verify Temperature and Voltage

Saving and Restoring Camera Settings

Description of the Camera Settings

Active Settings for Current Operation

User Setting

Factory Settings

Default Setting

Camera Link Configuration

TDI and Single Line Modes

TDI Mode vs. Vertical Binning 2

TDI Stage 2 vs. Vertical Binning

Sensitivity Modes and Pixel Readout

Trigger Modes

Exposure Controls

Exposure Modes in Detail

1. Internally Programmable Line rate and Internally Programmable Expos ur e Time (Default)

2. External Line Rate and External Exposure Time (Trigger Width)

3. External Line Rate, Programm able E x pos ur e Time

Set Line Rate

Line Rates Vs. AOI

Set Exposure Time

Control Gain and Black Level

Set Image Size