Dalstar DS-44-04M30, Dalstar DS-46-04M30 User's Manual And Reference

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DALSA is an international h igh pe rformance semiconductor and electronics company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging product s and solutions, in addition to providing wafer foundry services. DALSA’s core competencies are in specialized integrated circuit and electronics technology, and highly engineered semiconductor wafer processing. Products include image sensor components; electronic digital cameras; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS, power semiconductors, image sensors and mixed signal CMOS chips.

DALSA is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under th e symbo l “D SA” . Based in Waterloo, On. Canada, the company has operations in Bromont, PQ; Colorado Springs, CO; Tucson, AZ; Eindhoven, NL; Munich, Germany and Tokyo, Japan.

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Introduction to the 4M30 Camera ____________________________________________ 5

1.1 Camera Highlights ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Image Sensor.............................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.3 Camera Performance Specifications............................................................................................................................ 7

Camera Hardware Interface ________________________________________________ 9

2.1 Installation Overview ..................................................................................................................................................9

2.2 Input/Output ...............................................................................................................................................................9

2.3 LED Status Indicators ..................................................................................................................................................10

2.4 Power Input................................................................................................................................................................. 11

2.5 Data Output ................................................................................................................................................................ 12

2.6 Serial Communication................................................................................................................................................. 14

2.7 TTL Trigger Input and Output..................................................................................................................................... 16

2.8 Integration Time......................................................................................................................................................... 18

2.9 Timing......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Camera Operation ______________________________________________________ 20

3.1 How to Control the Camera......................................................................................................................................... 20

3.2 ADC Commands........................................................................................................................................................... 22

3.3 Clock Commands......................................................................................................................................................... 22

3.4 Control Register Reference.......................................................................................................................................... 23

3.5 Reading the Camera Type........................................................................................................................................... 23

3.6 Reading the Firmware Revision.................................................................................................................................. 24

3.7 Resetting the ADC boards (“soft” reset)...................................................................................................................... 24

3.8 Resetting the Camera (“hard” reset).......................................................................................................................... 24

3.9 Adjusting Gain ............................................................................................................................................................25

3.10 Adjusting User Offset ................................................................................................................................................ 26

3.11 Automatic Offset Control (AOC) ................................................................................................................................ 27

3.12 No Clean Mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.13 Triggering, Integration, and Frame Rate Overview ................................................................................................. 28

3.14 Controlling Integration (Shutter Time)..................................................................................................................... 28

3.15 Controlling Frame Rate............................................................................................................................................. 31

Optical and Mechanical Considerations ________________________________________ 34

4.1 Mechanical Interface ................................................................................................................................................... 34

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4.2 Mechanical Tolerances ................................................................................................................................................ 35

4.3 Mounting the Camera .................................................................................................................................................35

Cleaning and Maintenance ________________________________________________ 36

5.1 Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................................... 36

5.2 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................ 38

Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________ 39

Warranty _____________________________________________________________ 40

7.1 Limited One-Year Warranty........................................................................................................................................ 40

Appendix A ___________________________________________________________ 41

LVDS (EIA-644) Reference................................................................................................................................................ 41

Index _______________________________________________________________ 44

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1.1 Camera Highlights

Features

• 2048 x 2048 resolu tion, full-frame CCD architecture

• 30 fps four output, 4x40 MHz data rate

• True 12-bit digitization

• High sensitivity with low dark current

• Progressive scan readout

• Asynchronous image capture, externally triggerable to within 175 ns.

• Programmable operation via RS232, including gain (1x – 10x), offset (±full scale), and

triggering

• 100% fill factor

• DS-44-04M30 is th e standard 4M3 0 c amera

• DS-46-04M30 has a sensor with taped on coverglass

Description

The 4M30 digit al camera provides high-sensitivity 12-bit i mages with 2k x 2k spatial resolution at up to 3 0 frames per second (fps). The 4M30 is a full frame CCD came ra using a progressive sc an CCD to simultaneously achieve outstanding resolu tion and gray sc ale characteristics. A square pixel format and high fill factor provide superior, quantifiable image quality even at low light levels.

Applications

The 4M30 is an outstanding performer in fast, very high resolution applications. True 12 bit performance provides up to 40 96 distinct gray l evels—perfect for applications with

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large interscene light variations. The low-noise, digitized video signal also makes the camera an excellent choice where low contrast images must be captured in challenging applications.

1.2 Image Sensor

This section is not applicable to part number DS-46-04M30

The 4M30 uses DALS A’s IA-DA-2048 high-performance full-frame CCD.

Figure 1. IA-DA-2048 Image Sensor Block Diagram

Table 1. IA-DA-2048 Sensor Structure

Sensor characteristics

Optical size 24.576mm (H) x 24.576 mm (V) Chip size 26.860 mm (H) x 26.5 08 mm (V) Pixel size 12µm x 12µm Active pixels 4 * [1024 (H) x 1024 (V)] Total number of pi xels 2096 (H) x 2060 (V) Optical black pixels Left: 20 Right: 20 Timing pixels Left: 4 Right: 4 Dummy register cells Left: 7 Right: 7 Optical black lines Bottom: 6 Top: 6

Table 2. IA-DA-2048 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications

Specification Grade 02

a) Number of first and last columns excluded 16 b) Number of first and last rows excluded 16 c) Maximum quantity of single pi xel blemishes unspecified d) Maximum quantity of cluster blemi shes 75

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Specification Grade 02

e) Maximum size of clusters (adjacent pix e ls) 30 f) Blemish pixel deviation from VFLL* under illumination >10% <45% g) Blemish pixel deviation from average dark level, measured at dark >20mV

Notes:

*VFLL is defined as the output signal un der broadband quartz tungsten halogen light with an irradianc e of 4.08µW/cm

1. All sensors are test ed in four output mo de – 1x gain.

2. Blemish variations are measured over an entire frame of data and counted within the frame boundaries defined by a) and b).

3. Blemishes are defined as a pixel or group of pixels with an output as defined in f) or g).

4. Clusters are define d as a pixel or group of pixel blemishe s, and are allowed, provided they are smalle r or equal to the size s specified in e).

5. Illuminated b lemish analysis done at 70% of VFLL (2.86µW/cm

6. Column and row defects not permitted.

7. Better than gra d e 02 sensors may be available. Please contact DALSA sales if interested.

1.3 Camera Performance Specifications

Table 3: 4M30 Camera Performance Specifications

Physical Characteristics

Resolution H x V pixels 2048x2048 Pixel Size µm 12x12 Pixel Fill Factor % 100 Size mm 146x92x14

Mass kg 1.3 Power Dissipation W < 24 Lens Mount F mount Aperture mm 24.6 x 24.6

Operating Ranges Units

Frame Rate Fps 30 Data Rate MHz 4*40 4*40 Data Format LVDS 4*12 bit Responsivity DN/(nJ/cm2) 24@530nm 4 Operating Temp °C 10 40 +15 Input Voltage V +14.925 +15.075 +5 Input Voltage V +4.975 +5.025

Units Notes

Min. Max.

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Physical

Units Notes

Characteristics

-5 Input Voltage V - 4.975 - 5.025 Nominal Gain Range 1x 10x

Calibration

Units

Setting Min. Max.

Conditions

Data Rate MHz 4x40 4x40 4x40 +15 Input Voltage V +15 +14.925 +15.075 +5 Input Voltage V +5 +4.975 +5.025

-5 Input Voltage V - 5 - 4.975 - 5.025 Ambient Temperature °C 25 Gain X 1x

Electro-Optical

Units

Min. Typical Max.

Specifications

Dynamic Range dB 64.0 67.0 1 Pixel Response Non-

Uniformity System Noise DN(rms) 2.1 2.4

%rms 2.0 3.0 2, 4

Notes:

1. Dynamic Range = 20 * log10[(Counts @ Full Well)/Read Noise]

2. PRNU = [[[STDEV(100 fr ames @ saturation)/(MEAN @ saturation)]-Dark Offset(in darkness)]*100

3. System Noise = Read Noise (e

)/Gain (e-/DN) dark measurement

4. Specification not applicable to the DS-45-0 4M30 due to Lumogen coated sensor

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2.1 Installation Overview

In order to set up your camera, you should take these initial steps:

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

1. Power down all equipment.

2. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, in stall the frame grabber (if applicable). Be

sure to observe all static precautions.

3. Install any necessary imaging software.

4. Before connecting power to the came ra, test all powe r supplies. Ensure that all the correct voltages are present at the camera end of the power cable (Refer to the Camera Performance Specifications on page 7). Power supplies must meet the requirements defined in section 2.4 Power Input.

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

6. Connect data, serial interface, and power cables.

7. After connecting cables, apply power to the camera. The POST (power on self test) LED on the back of the camera should glow green after one second to indicate that the camera is operating and ready to receive commands.

2.2 Input/Output

The camera provi des 12-bit LVDS data and synchronization signal s through the data output connector. Camera functions such as integration time, camera gain and offset are all controllable by the user via the RS232 serial port. The camera is capable of free run n ing operation or may be triggered externally via the input TRIGGER IN. TRIGGER OUT allows the synchronization of shutters or illumination sources in free running or externally triggered modes.

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Figure 2: Camera Inputs/Outputs

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2.3 LED Status Indicators

There are four LED's visible on the rear cover of the camera that indicate the camera’s status.

Table 4: LED Functions

LED Label

ON Green Camera is receiving power No camera power POST Green Camera Power On Self Test successful Camera failed Power On Self

BIN Green Not Operational Not Operational MODE Green Camera is in an external trigger mode

Color LED “ON” LED “OFF”

(uses external signal to trigger image capture)

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2.4 Power Input

Table 5: Power Connector Pinout

WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera. Incorrect voltages will damage the camera.

Pin Symbol

1 +5V 2+5V 3 - 5V 4+15V 5 NC +15 .0.5 < 50 0.5 6 NC +5 0.5 < 50 3.7

7 GND -5 0.5 < 50 0.8 8GND 9 +5V 10 - 5V 11 +15V 12 +15V 13 NC 14 GND 15 GND

DB15M (AMP Part # 747236-4

or equivalent)

The camera has the following input power requirements:

(DC)

Max

Ripple

Note: Performance specifications are not

guaranteed if your power supply does not meet these requirements.

DALSA offers a linear power supply (with cables) that meets the 4M30’s requirements (Universal Power Supply, part number 24-00001-02, contact DALSA for more information), but it should not be considered the only choice. Many high quality supplies are available f r om other vendors. DALSA assumes no responsibility for the use of these supplies.

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

x Do not connect or disconnect cable while power is on. x Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground. x Keep leads as short as possible to reduce voltage drop. x Use high-quality linear supplies to minimize noise.

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2.5 Data Output

Figure 3 illustrates the data channel outputs when viewed from the front of the CCD. Arrows indicate channel read out direction.

Figure 3: Channel read out direction

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The camera back panel output connectors DATA1, DATA 2, DATA 3, and DATA 4 utilize differential LVD S si gnals with pin assignments described in Table 6.

Connector and Pinout

Table 6: DATA Connector Pinout

Pin Symbol Pin Symbol Pin Symbol Pin Symbol

1 D*0+ 16 Reserved 31 NC 46 GND 2 D*0- 17D*7+ 32NC 47NC 3 D*1+ 18 D*7- 33 NC 48 NC 4 D*1- 19D*8+ 34NC 49NC 5 D*2+ 20 D*8- 35 NC 50 NC 6 D*2- 21D*9+ 36NC 51NC 7 D*3+ 22 D*9- 37 NC 52 NC 8 D*3- 23 D*10+ 38 NC 53 Reserved 9 D*4+ 24 D*10- 39 NC 54 Reserved 10 D*4- 25 D*11+ 40 NC 55 VSYNC11 D*5+ 26 D*11- 41 NC 56 VSYNC+ 12 D*5- 27 NC 42 NC 57 HSYNC13 D*6+ 28 NC 43 NC 58 HSYNC+ 14 D*6- 29 NC 44 NC 59 PIXCLK15 Reserved 30 NC 45 GND 60 PIXCLK+

(Molex Part # 70928-2000 or equivalent)

NC = No Connect. These pins are unused.

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IMPORTANT:

This camera uses the

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clock to register data.

WARNING. Care must be taken when connecting data cables to the camera to insure proper connection and to prevent damage to the connector.

Data Signals

Table 7: Data Signal Definition

Signal Description

D*0+, D*0- Data bit 0 true and complement—Output. (Least significant

bit.) D*1+, D*1- Data bit 1 true and complement—Output. D*2+, D*2- Data bit 2 true and complement—Output. D*3-D*10+,- etc. Etc. D*11+, D*11- Data bit 11 true and complement—Output. (Most significant

bit.)

Digitized video data is output from the camera as LVDS differential signals using 4 Molex 60-pin conn ectors on the rear p anel (labeled “DATA 1 through DATA 4”). The data is synchronous and is accompanied by a pixel clock and clocking sign als.

Data Clocking Signals

Table 8: Clock Signal Descriptions

Signal Description

PIXCLK+, PIXCLK-

HSYNC+, HSYNC-

VSYNC+, VSYNC-

Pixel clock true and complemen t. 40MHz—Output.

Data is valid on the falling edge.

Horizontal sync, true and complement—Output.

HSYNC high indicates the camera is outputting a valid line of data.

Vertical sync, true and complement—Output.

VSYNC high indicates the camera is outputting a valid frame of data.

2.6 Serial Communication

Connector and Pinout

The serial interface provides control of frame rate, integration time (shuttering), video gain and offset, ex ternal trigger and external integration. For information on h o w to control these functions, see Camera Operation, beginning on page 20. The remote interface consists of a two-wire (plus ground) full duplex RS-232 compatible serial link, used for camera configuration, and two back panel SMA coax connectors used for external trigger input and output.

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The camera uses an RJ-11 telephone- style connector for serial communications, with four conductors installed in a six-

RXDTXDGND

position connector. Note that both four- and six- conductor plugs may be used interchangeably with the RJ-11 jack.

IMPORTANT: Both the PC/AT and the camera are configured

as “DTE” (Data Termi nal Equipment ) devices requirin g the TXD and RXD lines to be swapped when interconnecting the two (note that pin 4, normally the yellow wire, is not used on the RJ-11.) That is, the TXD pin represents DATA OUT and the RXD pin represents DATA IN on both devices, so that one de vice’s TXD line must connect to the other device’s RXD line and vic e-versa.

Figure 4: 25 Pin Serial Port Connector to Camera RJ-11 Connector

RJ-11

View into female jack

6-position with 4 conductors

Figure 5: 9 Pin Serial Port Connector to Camera RJ-11 Connector

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Serial Communication Settings

Table 9: Serial Port Configuration

Serial Port Configuration

Baud 9600, fixed Start bits 1 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None

The serial interface operates at RS-232 levels wit h fixed paramete rs of 9600 baud, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. The interface uses only three wires, for received data, transmitted data, and ground. In general writing data must start with a write command byte and be followed by a data byte. Reading a camera register requires only a single read command byte.

WARNING: Due to initialization sequencing after power-up, no commands should be sent

to the camera for a minimum of 1 second after power up.

The remote interface connector , on the cameras rear panel, is specified as a lowprofile RJ-11 modular connector. The connector is a 6-position model, but only the center four positions are populated with contacts. It will mate with either the 4position or 6-position cable plugs. This type of connector typically requires special assembly tools; complete cable assemblies are available from suppliers such as Digi-Key:

DALSA provides serial cables in 3 l engths: 10’, 20’ and 50’. Part number CL-31-00004xx (where xx refers to the cable length in feet).

Serial Cable Source

Digi-Key

701 Brooks Ave. South Thief River Fal ls, MN 56701 1-800-344-4539 cable part number: H2643-14-ND (14 feet)

2.7 TTL Trigger Input and Output

Connector

The camera uses an SMA connector (labeled TRIGGER IN) to allow the user to provide a standard TTL signal to control cam era integration and readout. The i nput is high impedance (>10.5K), allowing the user to terminate at the SMA input as needed. The camera has anothe r SMA connector (TRIGGER OUT) t h at provides a standard TTL output which is high whenever the camera is integrating.

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Figure 6: Trigger Timing Description

2.8 Integration Time

The minimum integration time (or shutter time) is 10 Ps. As with any fu ll frame imager, the camera will continue to integrate during read out unless externally shuttered or strobed.

2.9 Timing

The 4M30 pixel clock runs at 40 MHz, so each pixel clock cycle will be 1/40,000,000 or 25ns. The following diagram and tables describe the correct timing requirements for the 4M30 camera.

VSYN C

HSYNC

Data

PIXEL

CLOCK

Figure 7: 4M30 Timing

B C

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“A” represents the number of falling clock edges from the rising edge of VSYNC to the

rising edge of HSYNC.

“B” represents the number of falling clock edges prior to the first word. (Pre-Scan pixels) “C” represents the number of words per line. “D” represents the number of falling clock edges between the last word and the falling

edge of HSYNC. (Post-Scan pixels)

“E” represents the number of falling clock edges between a falling HSYNC and a rising

HSYNC.

“F” represents the number of falling clock edges from the falling edge of HSYNC to the

falling edge of VSYNC

Table 10: HSYNC Pixel Timing

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Horizontal Binning Mode

1x 213 18 1024 18 196 2

Table 11: VSYNC Pixel Timing (HSYNC falling edges/VSYNC falling edge)

Vertical Binning Mode

1x 6 1024 0

A B C D E F

Pre-Scan Lines/Frame

Active Lines/Frame

Post Scan Lines/Frame

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3.1 How to Control the Camera

The 4M30’s RS-232-compatible serial interface al lows you to control its configuration and operation, including:

• Triggering Mode

• Frame Rate

• Integration Time

• Gain

• Offset

• Reset

Command Protocol Overview

The camera accepts 8-bit command/value pairs via its RJ-11 se rial port using R S-232 compatibl e signals.

Camera commands are divided into two basic sets:

•“clock” commands which apply to the electronics that drive the image sensor. These include clock generation, frame rate, integration time, and binning. Clock commands effect the entire camera, and are not channel specific. A single command will impact all channels.

•“ADC” commands which apply to the electronics that process and digitize the video. These include gain and offset. ADC commands are channel specific. Four separate commands must be issued to change all four channels.

Serial Port Configuration

Baud 9600, fixed Start bits 1 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None

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• Each set of comman d s i ncludes read an d write variants. W i th the exception of reset commands, all 8-bit write commands must be followed by an 8-bit data byte. The commands are interpreted as follows:

Table 12: ADC Bit Definitions

Bit Function

0:3 Command Register Address (Reference

Table 12)

4:5 ADC Board Address

00 = ADC Channel 1 01 = ADC Channel 2 10 = ADC Channel 3 11 = ADC Channel 4

6 Command Type

0 = Write 1 = Read

7Board Type

0 = ADC Board 1 = Clock Board

• Any commands not listed in this manual should be considered invalid to the 4M30 user.

• A number of function s and modes depen d on the ADC/Control Register settings. These settings are detailed in the following sections.

• The “Write Control Register” command is used to write data that controls specific camera triggering and test functions. This command must be followed by a data byte with bits defined in Table 15.

• The “Read” command allows interrogation of the camera to determine current configuration.

WARNING: Any commands not listed should be considered invali d. Writing to invalid

addresses may overwrite camera calibration infor mation, requiring the camera to be returned for recalibration.

WARNING: Due to initialization sequencing after power-up, no commands should be

sent to the camera for a minimum of 1 second after power up.

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3.2 ADC Commands

Table 13: Summary of ADC Commands

Control Write Command Read Command Channel Function

Hex Binary Hex Binary

* Reference Table 11 for appropriate entry

ADC Board Soft Reset

User Offset

User Gain

AOC *8h 00** 1000 NA NA 1, 2,3, 4 AOC Adj ustmen t

*0h 00** 0000 NA NA 1,2,3,4 Resets ADC board

only

*2h 00** 0010 *2h 01** 0010 1,2,3,4 LS byte of 16 bit

user controllable offset

*3h 00** 0011 *3h 01** 0011 1,2,3,4 MS byte of 16 bit

user controllable offset

*5h 00** 0101 *5h 01** 0101 1,2,3,4 LS byte of 16 bit

gain

*6h 00** 0110 *6h 01** 0110 1,2,3,4 MS byte of 16 bit

gain

3.3 Clock Commands

Table 14: Summary of Clock Commands

Control Write Command Read Command Channel Function

Hex Binary Hex Binary

Reset Camera

Read Camera Type

Read Firmware Rev

Control Register

Integration Time

Frame Rate

80h 1000 0000 NA NA 1,2,3,4 Resets all registers

NA NA C3h 11 00 0011 1,2,3,4 Returns Camera ID

NA NA C5h 11 00 0101 1,2,3,4 Returns Firmware

82h 1000 0 010 C2h 1100 0010 1,2,3,4 Contro l Register

8Ah 1000 1010 NA NA NA Write byte 0 of 18

8Bh 1000 1011 NA NA NA Wr ite byte 1 of 18

8Ch 1000 1100 NA NA NA Write byte 2 of 18

8Dh 1000 1101 NA NA NA Write byte 0 of 18

8Eh 1000 1110 NA NA NA Write byte 1 of 18

8Fh 1000 1111 NA NA NA Write byte 2 of 18

to default values

revision register

settings

bit integration time

bit frame rate time

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3.4 Control Register Reference

Table 15: Control Register Bit Definitions

Command

Control Register

82h C2h

Read Command

Bit Function Default

7 Integration Mode

0=Internal

1=External 6:4 Always 0 000 3 Trigger Mode

0=Internal

1=External 2 No Clean Mode

(External Integration

Only)

0 = Camera flushes

charge between

frames

1 = Charge is not

flushed 1 Always 0 0 0 Serial Trigger Bit 0

3.5 Reading the Camera Type

This read command returns an 8-bit value unique to the type of camera interrogated. A 4M30 will return a value of 4Bh when this command is issued. This is useful for applications that need to function with multiple DALSTAR camera types.

Example: Read the camera type

Command

Binary 1100 0011 0100 1011 Hex C3h 4Bh

Value Returned (4M30)

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3.6 Reading the Firmware Revision

This command returns a byte in which the lower nibble is the revision number for the clock board firmware and the upper nibble is undefined. The ability to read this value may assist in c ustomer suppo r t issues.

Example: Read the firmware version

Command

Binary 1100 0101 Hex C5h

3.7 Resetting the ADC boards (“soft” reset)

When this command is issued, the microprocessor on the ADC board will restart execution as if the micro was just powered up. This causes the dark reference control loop to restart at its initial values before settling in to the calibrated dark reference level of approximately 50 counts. This i s useful because under some condit ions, issuing a soft reset to the ADC board’s microprocessor after camera operating conditions have changed will improve the rate at which the offset control loop pulls into the calibrated level.

This is one of only two “write” commands that are not followed by a data byte.

Example

Use this command to reset ADC Channel 3:

Command Value

Binary 0010 0000 Hex 20h -

3.8 Resetting the Camera (“hard” reset)

This is the only other “write” command that is not followed by a data byte. This command resets all clock board registers to their default values (the values used at power-up).

Example

Use this command to reset the camera:

Command Value

Binary 1000 0000 Hex 80h -

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Table 16: Default values in effect after reset

Feature 4M30 Default

Frame Rate (fps) External Cntrl Integration Time (ms) External Cntrl Video Gain 1x Pixel Offset 50 DN Trigger Mode External Integration Control External Data Rate (MHz) 4x40

3.9 Adjusting Gain

Video gain is adjustable from 1. 0 to 10.0 by writi n g a 16 bit value as an MS and LS byte (only the 14 most significant bits of this value are actually used). The amplifier used for gain control has a ranger of 40 dB, which equates to an adjustment i ncrement of 0.00244 dB (40dB/2

Value # 27306*log10(Gain)

). The camera gain value is calculated according to the following equation:

Where 1.0

d Gain d 10.0

Example: Set Channel 1 to 2.5x Gain

Use these command/value pairs set the camera to 2.5x gain (you must write both MSB and LSB values to all four ADC channels).

Value # 27306 u log10(2.5)

Value = 10866

= 2A72h

Write MSB Write LSB

Command Value Command Value

Binary 0000 0110 0010 1010 0000 0 101 0111 0010 Hex 06h 2Ah 05h 72h

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Reading Channel 3 Gain from the Camera

To read the gain setting from the camera, use these commands:

Read MSB

Binary 0110 0110 0110 0101 Hex 66h 65h

Read LSB

3.10 Adjusting User Offset

User offset is adjustable from m inus full scale to plus full scale (±4095) by a 16 bit value as an MS and LS byte (onl y the 14 most sig nificant bits of t h is value are actu ally used). Ther e are 4 ADC video boards in the 4M30 and each can be controlled in dependently. Normally, the same value will be written to all four channels. The value is calculated according to the following equation:

Value # 218 u Offset/Gain

Where Offset is in counts and –4095 And 1

d Gain d 10 and is defined as above.

This means that th e offset is dependen t on the gain and can be adjusted wit h a resolution of 0.5 x Gain (in DN coun ts).

d Offset d 4095

Example: Set Channel 2 to 20 DN Offset @ 2.5x Gain

Use these comman d/value pairs se t the camera to an offset of 20 DN at a g ain of 2.5 (you must write both MSB and LSB values).

Value # 218 u 20/2.5

Value = 1744

= 06D0h

Write MSB Write LSB

Command Value Command Value

Binary 0001 0011 0000 0110 0001 0 010 1101 0000 Hex 13h 06h 12h D0h

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The read user offset commands allow the user to read back this information from the camera.

Reading Channel 4 Offset from the Camera

To read Channel 4 offset setting from the camera, use these commands:

Read MSB Read LSB

Binary 0111 0011 0111 0010 Hex 73h 72h

3.11 Automatic Offset Control (AOC)

The AOC defines the digitized value of black for the camera. An ideal camera (no dark current, no shot noise, etc.) in total darkness produces an image with all pixels equal to the AOC set point value. This command allows you to control the AOC set point of the ADC video board. The four ADC video boards in the 4M30 can each be controlled independently. Normally all channels are controlled with the same set point value. The default value is 50 DNs, or counts.

Example: Set the Channel 2 AOC Set Point to 32 DNs

Value = 32

= 20h

Command Value

Binary 0001 1000 0010 0000 Hex 18h 20

3.12 No Clean Mode

There is no way to prevent the CCD imager from integrating (accumulating charge due to light falling on the imager). Under some conditions this will cause the image to show smearing in the vertical direction, and increase Dark Current. In order to reduce this effect, the 4M30 c amera runs horizontal and vertical clocks during idle time to flush the charge. Under some c onditions, th i s feature may be unde sirable. For example, when wanting to synchronize camera integration to an external event in the External Integration Mode. Under these conditions, the user can enable the No Clean Mode by setting bit [2] in the Control Register = 1. No Clean Mode can only be enabled when in Programmed Integration Mode (bit [7] of the Control Register =1)

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Example: Enable No Clean Mode

Command Value

Binary 1000 0010 1*** *1** Hex 82h **h

Note: The register containing the No Clean bit also controls other configuration data (*).

All bits must be set appropriatel y.

3.13 Triggering, Integration, and Frame Rate Overview

Image capture tri g gering, integration, and frame rate are closely related.

• Integration time can be less than 1/frame rate, but it can never be greater than

1/frame rate.

• You can program fixed integration (or use default) and let the camera “free run.”

• You can program fixe d i ntegration tim e and supply a (asynchronous) trigg er signal

to control frame rate by supplying a TTL pulse on the SMA connector. This is referred to as “Programmed Integration/External Trigger Mode.”

• You can also have the camera integrate as long as an asynchronous TTL pulse is held

high. This pulse will therefore control both integration time and frame rate. This is also known as “External Integrate Mode.”

For a given frame rate, the maximum integration time is limited to the frame period less an overhead factor required for proper operation of the CCD. Maximum integration time is defined by this equation:

Max Integration Time = (1/Frame Rate) – 32.35 ms

This equation is valid for all modes, free running, external trigger and external integrate modes.

WARNING: Do not set integration time higher than the limits of the equation above. Unpredictable operation may result

3.14 Controlling Integration (Shutter Time)

The 4M30 allows you to control integration (also known as exposure time or shutter time) in these ways.

• Programmed Integration/Free Running: (default) The camera free runs with the

internally programmed integration time and frame rate

• Programmed Integration/SMA Trigger: The camera will integrate for the internally

programmed time when triggered by a high going TTL pulse on the SMA connector.

• Programmed Integration/Serial trigger: The camera will integrate for the internally

programmed time when triggered by a high going Serial Trigger signal.

• External Integration/SMA Trigger: The camera will integrate as long as the TTL

pulse on the TRIGGER IN SMA connector is high. The integration time is effectively the input pulse width. In this mode, TRIGGER IN also controls the frame rate.

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• External Integration/Serial Trigger: The camera will integrate as long as the Serial

Trigger signal is held high. The integration time is effectively the input pulse width. In this mode, the serial signal also c o n trols the frame rate. Due to variation in the host operating system , this mode is generally used only fo r camera setup and functional testing.

The register settings required for each mode are defined i n Table 17: Integration/Trigger Modes.

Table 17: Integration/Trigger Modes

Mode Control Register

Bit [7] INTEGRATE

Programmed Integration/Free Running 0 0 Programmed Integration/SMA Trigger 0 1 Programmed Integration/Serial Trigger 0 1 External Integration/SMA Trigger 1 1 External Integration/Serial Trigger 1 1

Whenever the Integrate Mode or External Trigger Mode bits are set the MODE LED on the right side of the rear cover will light to indicate that an externally synchronized mode is active.

Control Register Bit [3] EXT Trigger

Free Running (Programmed Integration):

The camera speed is controlled by writing a 3-byte integration time value (in µs) to the three Integration Time registers. These three bytes are then combined to form a 24 bit integration time. The number represents the integer number of microseconds the camera will collect light. The number programmed in the three registers should not be below 10 PS (0000Ah). The camera will run at maximum speed for the programmed integration time.

Example: Set integration time to 10ms

With an internal integration time of 10 ms, the camera will operate at 23.6 fps.

1/Frame Rate = 10 ms + 32.35 ms

= 42.35 ms

1. Using the command 82h, set bit [7] of the data byte to 0 (Integration Mode = Internal)

and bit [3] of the data byte to 0 (Trigger Mode = Internal).

NOTE: All bits within the register are written at one time. Ensure the correct value for

all bits are used when changing camera modes.

2. Use command s 8Ah, 8Bh, 8Ch to set the 24-bit integrati o n time value.

Value = 10 ms

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= 002710h

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Write Integration LS Byte

Command Value Command Value Command Value

Binary 1000 1010 0001 0000 1000 1011 0010 0111 1000 1100 0000 0000 Hex 8Ah 10h 8Bh 27h 8Ch 00h

Write Integration Center Byte

Write Integration MS Byte

Programmed Integration/SMA Trigger

For external SMA controlled triggering with a programmed integration time, a TTL rising edge on TRIGGER IN connector triggers the camera to acquire one frame of data. Integration begins within 175 ns after the rising edge and stops when the programm ed integration time has completed. After that single frame acquisition, the camera outputs the just acquired frame and “re-arms”, thus waiting for a n ew External Trigger signal to trigger a new frame acquisition. The camera is “armed” when the read out of the acquired frame i s c o mpleted. No additional rising edges, or triggers, should be allowed during the image acquisition or frame read out.

When the camera is in External Trigger Mode, the MODE LED will be illuminated on the camera back to indicate the camera is expecting a signal on the TRIGGER IN connector or Serial Trigger bit [0] of the Control Register.

Because this signal is internally OR’ed with the Serial Trigger bit [0] of the Control Register, care must be taken to ensure the bit [0] of the Control Register is not changed from logic 0 to 1 while triggering with the TRIGGER IN connector.

Programmed Integration/Serial Trigger

For external serial controlled triggering with a programmed integration time, a TTL rising edge on bit [0] of the Control Register triggers the camera to acquire one frame of data. Integration begins within 175 ns after the rising edge and stops when the programm ed integration time has completed. After that single frame acquisition, the camera outputs the just acquired frame and “re-arms”, thus waiting for a n ew External Trigger signal to trigger a new frame acquisition. The camera is “armed” when the read out of the acquired frame i s c o mpleted. No additional rising edges, or triggers, should be allowed during the image acquisition or frame read out.

When the camera is in External Trigger Mode, the MODE LED will be illuminated on the camera back to indicate the camera is expecting a signal on serial bit [0] of the Control Register, or the TRIGGER IN connector.

Because this signal is internally OR’ed with the TRIGGER IN input, care must be taken to ensure the TRIGGER IN signal is not ch an ged from logic 0 to 1 while triggering with bit [0] of the Control Register.

External Integration/SMA Trigger

When in External I n tegration/SMA m ode, a TTL rising edge on the TRIGGER IN signal triggers the camera to acquire one frame of data. Integration begins within 175 ns after the rising edge and stops within 200 ns after the falling edge. After that single frame acquisition, t he camera outputs th e just acquire d frame and “re-arms”, thus waiting for a

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new External Trigger signal to trigger a new frame acquisition. The camera is “armed” when the read out of the acquired frame is completed. No additional rising edges, or triggers, should be allowed during the image acquisition or frame read out. This means in this mode TRIGGER IN necessarily cont rols both integration and frame rat e.

When the camera is in External Integration Mode, the MODE LED will be illuminated on the camera back to indicate the camera is expecting a signal on the TRIGGER IN connector or Serial Trigger bit [0] of the Control Register.

External Integration/Serial Trigger

When in External Integration/Serial mode, a TTL rising edge on bit [0] of the Control Register triggers the camera to acquire one frame of data. Due to variation in the host operating system , this mode is generally used only fo r camera setup and functional testing. Int egration begins w ithin 175 ns after the rising edge and stops within 200 ns after the falling edge. After that single frame acquisition, the camera outputs the just acquired frame and “re-arms”, thus waiting for a new External Trigger signal to trigger a new frame acquisition. The camera is “armed” when the read out of the acquired frame is completed. No additional rising edges, or triggers, should be allowed during the image acquisition or frame read out. This means in this mode TRIGGER IN necessarily co ntrols both integratio n and frame rate.

When the camera is in External Integration Mode, the MODE LED will be illuminated on the camera back to indicate the camera is expecting a signal on serial bit [0] of the Control Register, or the TRIGGER IN connector.

Because this signal is internally OR’ed with the TRIGGER IN input, care must be taken to ensure the TRIGGER IN signal is not changed from logi c 0 to 1 while tri ggering with bit [0] of the Control Register.

3.15 Controlling Frame Rate

The 4M30 allows you to control frame rate in three ways:

• Free Running (Programmed Integration time): The camera free runs with the

internally programmed integration time which can be used to set frame rate.

• External Trigger/Internal Integration: The camera frame rate will be controlled by

the TTL pulse on the TRIGGER IN SMA connector or serial bit [0] of the Control Register. The camera will integrate for the programmed integration time. For more information, refer to section 3.14 Controlling Integration Mode.

• External Integration: The camera frame rate will be controlled by the TTL pulse on

the TRIGGER IN SMA connector or serial bit [0] of the Control Register. The camera will integrate for as long as the pulse is held high. In this mode, TRIGGER IN also controls integration. For more information, refer to section 3.14 Controlling Integration Mode.

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Free Running

Frame Rate can only be controlled by setting integration time.

To specify programmed frame rate (by using integration time):

1. Set bit [7] of the Control Register to 0 (Integrate Mode = Internal), and bit [3] of the

Control Register to 0 (Trigger Mode = Internal). To determine the integration time needed for a specific frame rate use the following equation:

Integration Time = (1/Frame rate) - 32.35ms

2. Write the 3-byte Integration value (in µs) to the three Integration registers. These

three bytes are then combined to form a 24 bit frame Integration time. The number programmed in the three registers should not be below 10 PS (0000Ah), or above the calculated value noted in section 3.13 Triggering , Integration, and Frame Rat e Overview.

3. Using the command 82h, set bit [7] of the data byte to 0 (Integration Mode = Internal)

and bit [3] of the data byte to 0 (Trigger Mode = Internal).

NOTE: All bits within the register are written at one time. Ensure the correct value for

all bits are used when changing camera modes.

4. Use comm ands 8Ah, 8Bh, 8Ch to set the 24 -bit Integrat i on time value .

Value = 1/25s –32.35ms

= 4650 µs

= 00122Ah

Write Frame Rate LS Byte

Command Value Command Value Command Value

Binary 1000 1010 0010 1010 1000 1011 0001 0010 1000 1100 0000 0000 Hex 8Ah 2Ah 8Bh 12h 8Ch 00h

Write Frame Rate Center Byte

Write Frame Rate MS Byte

External Trigger/Programmed Integration

This is the same as Programmed Integration/SMA Trigger Mode or Programmed Integration/Serial Trigger Mode. Reference to section 3.14 Controlling Integration Mode.

Example: Set the Frame Rate to 2.5 fps

1. Refer to secti o n 3.13 Triggerin g, Integration , and Frame Rat e Overview to ensure that

the desired frame rate can be supporte d for the selected binning and integration modes.

2. Using the command 81h, set bit [0] of the data byte to 0 (Integration Mode = Internal)

and bit [3] of the data byte to 1 (Trigger Mode = External).

NOTE: All bits within the register are written at one time. Ensure the correct value for

all bits are used when changing camera modes.

3. Set the desired integration time per section 3.14 – Controlling Integration.

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4. Each TTL rising edge on the SMA connector or serial b it [0] of the Control R egister

will initiate a new frame of data, using the programmed integration time. To achieve

2.5 fps, a TTL pulse must be sent to the camera ev ery 400 ms (1/2.5).

External Integration

This is the same as the External Integration/SMA Trigger Mode or the External Integration/Serial Trigger Mode. Refer to section 3.14 Controlling Integration Mode.

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4.1 Mechanical Interface

Figure 8: Camera Dimensions

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4.2 Mechanical Tolerances

Not applicable to part number DS-46-04M30

Table 18: Mechanical Tolerances

Additional Dimensions

Center of senso r with respect to lens mount Planarity of l ens flange to sensor Rotation of sensor

4.3 Mounting the Camera

The 4M30 can be mounted via the 3/8” deep, 1/4”-20 threaded tripod mount located on the bottom of the camera.

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5.1 Cleaning

This section is not applicable to part number DS-46-04M30

Electrostatic Discharge and the CCD Sensor

Charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors are metal oxi de semiconductor (MOS) devices and are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Although many sensor pins have ESD protection circuitry, the ESD protection circuitry in CCDs is typically not as e ffective as those found in stand ard C MOS circuits.

Electrostatic charge introduced to the sensor window surface can induce charge buildup on the underside of the window that cannot be readily dissipated by the dry nitrogen gas in the sensor package cavity. When charge buildup occurs, surface gated photodiodes (SGPDs) may exhi bit higher image lag. Some SGPD sensors may also exhi bit a highly non-uniform response when affected by charge build-up, with some pixels displaying a much higher response when the sensor is exposed to uniform illumination. The charge normally dissip ates within 24 hours and the sensor returns to normal operation.

Preventing ESD Damage

To prevent ESD damage, DALSA advises you to take the following handling precautions.

1. Ground yourself prior to handling CCDs.

2. Ensure that your ground and your workbench are also properly grounded. Install

conductive mats if your ground or workbench is non-conductive.

3. Use bare hands or non-chargeable cotton gloves to handle CCDs. NOTE: Rubber

fingercots can introduce electrostatic charge if the rubber comes in contact with the sensor window.

4. Handle the CCD from the edge of the ceramic package and avoid touching the sensor

pins.

5. Do not touch the window, especially in the region over the imaging area.

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6. Ground all tools and mechanical components that come in contact with the CCD.

7. DALSA recommends that CCDs be h andled under ionize d air to prevent static

charge buildup.

8. Always store t he devises in conductive foam. Al ternatively , clamps can be used to

short all the CCD pins together before storing.

The above ESD precautions need to be followed at all times, even when there is no evidence of CCD damage. The rate which electrostatic charge dissipates depends on numerous environmental conditions and an improper handling procedure that does not appear to be damaging the CCDs immediately may cause damage with a change in environmental conditions.

Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches

The CCD window is part of the optical path and should be handled like other optical components, with extreme care.

Dust can obscure pix els, producing dark patches on the sensor response. Dust i s most visible when the illumination is collimated. The dark patches shift position as the angle of illumination changes. Dust is normally not visible when the sensor is positioned at the exit port of an integrating sphere, where the illumination is diffuse.

Dust can normally be removed by blowing the window surface using clean, dry, compressed air, unless the dust p articles are being held by an electrostatic charge, i n which case either an ionized blower or wet cleaning is necessary.

Oil is usually introduced during handling. Touching the surface of the window barehanded will leave oily residues. Using rubber fingercots and rubber gloves can prevent contamination. However, the friction between rubber and the window may produce electrostatic charge that may damage the sensor. To avoid ESD damage and to avoid introducing oily residues, only hold the sensor from the edges of the ceramic package and avoid t o uching the sen sor pins and the window .

Improper handling, cleaning or storage of the sensor can cause scratches. Vacuum picking tools shoul d not come in cont ac t with the window surface. CCDs sh ould not be stored in contain ers where they are not properly se cured and can slide against the container.

Scratches diffract incident illumination. When exposed to uniform illumination, a sensor with a scratched window will normally have brighter pixels adjacent to darker pixels. The location of these pixels will change with the angle of illumination.

Cleaning the Sensor Window

1. Use clean, dry, compressed air to blow off loose particles. This step alone is usually

sufficient to clean the sensor window.

2. If further cleaning is required, use a lens wiper moistened with alcohol.

3. We recommend using lint free, ESD safe cloth wipers that do not contain particles

that can scratch the window.

4. Wipe the win dow carefully and slow l y.

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5.2 Maintenance

There are no user serviceable parts on this camera. P lease contact DALSA service.

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7.1 Limited One-Year Warranty

What We Do

This product is war ranted by DALSA for on e year from date of origi nal purchase. Please refer to your Purchase Order Confirmation for details.

What is Not Covered

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modifi cation by other than DALSA, or by hardware, software, interfacing or peripherals not provided by DALSA. DALSA shall have no obligation to modify or update products once manufactured. This warranty does not apply to DALSA Software Products.

Note: If the camera has a n o n-standard cover glass (part number DS-46-04M30) the

warranty is void on the CCD.

How to Obtain Service for Your Equipment

If you want to return your product for repair, cont act DALSA Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Goods Authorization form. Repair cannot begin until the form is issued, completed, and returned to DALSA

DALSA Technical Support

Phone: 519 886 6 000 Fax: 519 886 8023 email: support@DALSA.com

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EIA-644 is an electrical speci fication for the transmission of dig ital data. The standard is available from the EIA (Electronic Industries Association). It defines voltage levels, expected transmission speeds over various cable le n gths, common mode voltage operating requirements for tran smitters and receivers, and inpu t impedances and sensitivities for receivers.

The standard requires that two wires (e.g. twisted pair) be used to transmit one signal in a differential mode. This means that one wire will be logic HIGH while the other wire is logic LOW. Voltage swing between HIGH and LOW is a pproximately 350mV, with a typical offset of approximately 1.25V. The use of differential si gnal transmission allows the receiver to reject common mode voltages. This noise rejection improves data integrity and allows cameras to be installed in an industrial environment.

EIA-644-comp atible line receivers and drivers are available from many different IC manufacturers i n a variety of fabr ication techno l o gies such as CMOS and GaAs. The EIA644 standard does not define specific voltages, so it can migrate from 5V power sup pl i es to 3.3V and sub-3V. DALSA recommends the use of 5V CMOS line drivers and receivers such as National Semiconducto r parts DS90C0C31 quad line driver and DS90C032 qu ad line receiver.

To achieve full benefit of the common mode rejection, twisted pair cable should be used for all EIA-644 signals. The cabl e impedance should be 100 Ohms and the cable terminated at th e receiving end wi th a 100 Ohm resistor. All EIA-644 inputs in a DALSA camera are terminate d w ith 100 Ohms between the (+) and (-) of a signal. Figure A-1 (a) shows an exampl e of an EIA-644 transmission.

DALSA indicates the (+) signal by the name of the signal; i.e. MCLK, while the (-) signal is indicated by either an overscore over the name or appending the letter B to the end of

the name; i.e. which is sent or received; i.e. when MCLK in the TTL domain is HIGH then MCLK in the EIA-644 domain is HIGH. The (-) signal has the opposite sense of th e TTL domain signal and so if MCLK TTL is HIGH t h e n MCLKB EIA-644 is LOW. Figure 9 shows the relationship.

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Figure 9. EIA-644 Example

Unused EIA-644 Inputs and Outputs

Unused outputs should be left unconnected. This will reduce power dissipation within the camera and reduce radiated emissions.

Unused inputs should also be left unconnected; EIA-644 chips have fail-safe features that guarantee a known logic state (HI GH) in fault condit i o ns (unconnected, shorted, or unterminated). Do not connect cables to unused inputs. Cables can act as ante nnae and cause erratic camera behavior.

Cable Lengths

Figure 10 shows a graph of ideal communication data rate vs. cable length for the EIA-644 standard.

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dynamic range, 8

About DALSA, 2 ADC

board, 22 definitions, 19

aperture, 7 applications, 5 automatic offset (AOC), 25

baud, 15 BIN LED, 10

cables

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calibration conditions, 8 camera dimensions, 32 CCD, 6 clocking signals, 13 commands

ADC, 18, 20 clock, 18, 20 protocol, 18 read, 19 write, 19

connectors, 11, 12, 13, 15

data output, 9 power, 11 SMA, 15

control register, 21

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features, 5 firmware revision, 22 frame rate, 29 frame transfer, 6

gain, 8

adjusting, 23 equation, 23 range, 8

hard reset, 22 HSYNC, 13

inputs/outputs, 10, 40 installation, 9 integration

external, 31 mode, 26 time, 26 time, equation, 26, 30

data

bits, 15 clocking signals, 13 format, 7 output, 12 output connector, 9 rate, 7 read out, 12

definitions

ADC, 19 data clocking, 13 data signal, 13 timing, 17

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flange, 33 mount, 33

logic HIGH and LOW, 39 LVDS, 9, 12, 13, 3 9

inputs/putputs, 40

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mass, 7 mechanical interface, 32 mode

free running, 27 integration, 26 LED, 10 No Clean, 26 trigger, 27

MODE LED, 10

noise, 8

offset

automatic (AOC), 25 user, 24

ON LED, 10 operating ranges, 7 operating temp, 7

parity, 15 performance specifications, 7 physical characteristics, 7 pinout, 11, 12, 13 PIXCLK, 13 pixel size, 7 POST LED, 10 power dissipation, 7 power supply, 11 PRNU, 8

bit definitions, 21

resetting, 22 resolution, 7 RJ-11, 14 RMS noise, 8 RS-232, 13, 18 RS232 serial port, 9

characteristics, 6 cleaning, 35 protection, 35 rotation, 33 structure, 6

serial communication , 13 serial trigger, 28 signals

data, 13

size, 7 SMA

connector, 13, 15 trigger, 28

soft reset, 22 specifications, 7

electro-optical, 8

start bit, 15 state diagrams, 17 stop bit, 15

Technical Support, 38 telephone-style connector, 14 temperature, 7 timing

camera, 16 HSYNC, 17 integration, 16, 26 integration, equation, 30 shutter, 16 trigger, 16 VSYNC, 17

timing diagrams, 17 trigger

external, 30 modes, 27 serial, 29 SMA, 28 timing, 16

triggering, 26, 30 TTL Trigger, 15

user offset, 24

sensor, 6

block diagram, 6

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