Innovative Scientific Solutions, Inc.
2-megapixel CCD Camera
(Product ID: PSP-CCD-C, PSP-CCD-M)
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PSP-CCD Features and Specifications
Description
The PSP-CCD is a 2-megapixel CCD camera d esigned to operate within a PS P system.
The camera is small and lightweight at 210g allowing for an array of cameras to be mounted in a
tight place for larger s cale mod els and app lication s. The camera com es in two st yles, one with a
color chip and one with a monochrome chip. The color camera is used in Binary PSP and
particle shadow velocimetry applications whereas the monochrome version is used in
monochrome PSP or S3F applications. One approach that allows binar y pressure sensitive paint
data to be acquired using a single camera involves the use of a color camera (PSP-CCD-C).
Rather than use optical filters in front of the camera lens, the filtering is applied on the chip using
a standard Ba yer fil ter . In t he c as e of Bi nary FIB, the signal ch an nel is acq u ired on th e red p ixels
and the reference channel is acquired on the green pixels. All images are acquired through a
single camera and lens and this process minimizes image alignment errors. This single chip
system also accomplishes a second goal, all data is acquired simultaneously, and thus the
stability of the illumination source is a less significant issue. The major drawback of this
approach is the loss of spatial resolution. In a color chip, only ¼ of the pix els are sen siti ve to t he
signal channel (red pixels) on the standard Bayer filter. Despite the loss of spatial resolution, the
color camera approa ch p rodu ces excel lent resu lts at low s peeds. T he no rmal fram e rat e is 35 fps
but can operate at 44 fps in overclock mode. Th e camera features a soft wa re t ri g ger an d ex t ern al
TTL trigger over BNC.
Features
• Built-in pulse generator
• Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Programmable external trigger
• Software trigger programmable and pulse width
• Internal/External exposure control
• Long integration up to 16 seconds
• Auto/programmable iris
• Built-in IR blocking filter
• Compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP both 32- and 64-bit
Specifications
Resolution .........................................................1608 x 1208
Max Frame Rate (normal/overclock) ................... 35/44 FPS
Pixel Size ................................................ 7.4 µm by 7.4 µm
Dynamic ra nge ............................................................ 12-bit
Maximum Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................ 60 db
Exposure .................................................5-µs global shutter
Trigger in ...................................................................... TTL
Exposure out ......................................... TTL/Programmable
Interface ..................................................... Gigabit Ethernet
Lens ........................................................................ c-mount
Sensor .................................................................. 2/3” CCD
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Operating Temperature ................................ -40 ˚C to 85 ˚C
Weight ......................................................................... 210g
Size ........................................................... 46 x 46 x 66 mm
Spectral plot s of the array
Spectral plot of IR Blocking filter in the camera
Software Installation
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The PSP-CCD operates with ProAcquire GigE. The software is compiled for 32- and 64bit Window operating systems XP, Vista and 7. Locate the appropriate installation file to begin
installation.
The setup page will open and prompt the user to continue with the installation.
The setup will next open and display the license agreement for the software.
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Navigate to the destination where the software will be stored on the computer and proceed with
the installation.
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The eBUS driver installation tool will open and give the option to install the eBUS driver. The
driver will be installed on the network interface card on the computer. If the eBUS driver is
already installed (as pictured below) select the action ‘Do Nothing’ and close the window. If it is
not yet installed, the ‘Current Driver’ will be the ‘Manufacturer Driver’ and the ‘Install eBUS
Driver’ should be chosen for action.
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