Teledyne SG-14, Spyder3 SG-14 User Manual

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Industry Standards

Spyder GEV cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.0 specification. This specification defines
the communication interface protocol used by GigE Vision devices. For more information on these
requirements refer to the following site:
http:/ / www.machinevisiononline.org/ public/ articles/ details.cfm?id=2761

Spyder GEV cameras implement a superset of the GenICam ™ specification which defines device
capabilities. This description takes the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax
defined by the GenApi module of the GenICam specification. For more information on these
requirements refer to the following site: www.genicam.org.

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Contents

The Spyder3 SG-14 Cameras ________________________________________________________________________ 6

Camera Highlights ............................................................................................................................................................. 6

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

Certifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Responsivity ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11

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

Mounting ......................................................................................................................................................... 13

Image Sensor ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Software and Hardware Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Host System Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 15

Network Adapter Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 15

Ethernet Switch Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 15

Setup Steps: Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

1. Install and Configure Ethernet Network Card ............................................................................................. 15

2. Connect Power, Ethernet and I/O Cables .................................................................................................... 16

3. Establish communicating with the camera .................................................................................................. 16

4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern .............................................................................................. 16

5. Operate the Camera ................................................................................................................................... 16

Step 1. Ethernet Network Card: Install and Configure ...................................................................................................... 17

Install Network Card ....................................................................................................................................... 17

Configure Network Card ................................................................................................................................. 17

Step 2. Connect Power, Ethernet, and Trigger Cables ....................................................................................................... 20

Power Connector ............................................................................................................................................. 20

Ethernet Connector and Ethernet LED ............................................................................................................ 21

Status LED ....................................................................................................................................................... 21

GPIO Connector: External Input ..................................................................................................................... 22

GPIO Isolation................................................................................................................................................. 22

GPIO Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 22

TTL Inputs and Outputs................................................................................................................................... 23

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

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

Connect to the camera .................................................................................................................................... 24

Check LED Status ............................................................................................................................................ 24

Software Interface ........................................................................................................................................... 24

Using Sapera CamExpert with Spyder3 Cameras .............................................................................................................. 25

CamExpert Panes ............................................................................................................................................ 26

Step 4. Camera Settings and Test Patterns ....................................................................................................................... 28

Review a Test Pattern Image .......................................................................................................................... 28

Camera Operation _______________________________________________________________________________ 29

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

Check Camera and Sensor Information ............................................................................................................................. 30

Verify Temperature and Voltage ....................................................................................................................................... 30

Saving and Restoring Camera Settings ............................................................................................................................. 31

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Timing: Exposure and Synchronization ............................................................................................................................. 33

Timing ............................................................................................................................................................. 34

Exposure Controls .............................................................................................................................................................. 35

Set the Exposure Mode.................................................................................................................................... 35

Exposure Modes in Detail ............................................................................................................................... 36

Line Rate ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Exposure Time ................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Triggers.............................................................................................................................................................................. 38

Input / Output Control ....................................................................................................................................................... 39

Gain, Black Level, and Background .................................................................................................................................. 40

Image Size ......................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Pixel Format ...................................................................................................................................................................... 42

Sensitivity Mode ................................................................................................................................................................. 42

Sensor Direction Control .................................................................................................................................................... 42

Sensor Shift Direction ..................................................................................................................................... 43

Binning .............................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Resetting the Camera ........................................................................................................................................................ 44

Camera Calibration_______________________________________________________________________________ 45

Processing Chain Overview and Description ................................................................................................... 45

Analog Gain and Offset Adjustment .................................................................................................................................. 47

Calibrate the Camera to Remove Non-Uniformity (Flat Field Correction) ........................................................................ 49

Digital Signal Processing ................................................................................................................................ 51

Appendix A: Clear Dark Current ______________________________________________________________________ 55

Setting the Readout Mode .............................................................................................................................. 55

Appendix B: Sensitivity Mode ________________________________________________________________________ 62

Sensitivity Mode and Pixel Readout ............................................................................................................... 62

Appendix C: GPIO Control __________________________________________________________________________ 64

GPIO Getting Started: Beginner Mode .............................................................................................................................. 64

The GPIO Connector ........................................................................................................................................ 64

Configure GPIO Signal Levels ......................................................................................................................... 65

Examples: Setting the Camera Modes ............................................................................................................................... 66

Free Run Mode: Internal Line Trigger, Internal Direction Control, Internal frame trigger ........................... 66

Internal Line Trigger, External Direction Control, Internal frame trigger...................................................... 68

External Line Trigger, Internal Direction Control, Internal frame trigger...................................................... 69

External Line Trigger, External Direction Control from Rotary Encoder......................................................... 70

External Frame Trigger: Frame Start Trigger mode ..................................................................................... 72

Outputs .............................................................................................................................................................................. 75

Trigger Settings: GURU Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 77

Pulse Generator .............................................................................................................................................. 80

Rescaler ........................................................................................................................................................... 82

Counter ........................................................................................................................................................... 84

Input Debouncing ........................................................................................................................................... 85

Timestamp Counter ......................................................................................................................................... 86

Delayer ........................................................................................................................................................... 88

PLC Control ........................................................................................................................................................................ 88

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The PLC Control Block ..................................................................................................................................... 89

GPIO Output Labels ........................................................................................................................................ 91

Signal Routing Block ......................................................................................................................................................... 93

How the Signal Routing Block Works ............................................................................................................. 94

How the Lookup Table Works ......................................................................................................................... 96

Appendix D: EMC Declaration ________________________________________________________________________ 97

Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________ 98

Index ________________________________________________________________________________________ 99

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The Spyder3 SG-14 Cameras

Camera Highlights

The Spyder3 SG-14 GigE Vision (GEV) are high sensitivity dual-line scan cameras. When operating in
high sensitivity (dual line scan) mode the Spyder3 GEV camera has 3x the responsivity of Teledyne
DALSA’s Sp yd er2 line scan cam era. Plus, the GigE Vision interface eliminates the need for a frame
grabber, resulting in significant system cost savings.

The Spyd er3 ca m eras ar e su pp orted by Teled yne DALSA Sap era™ softw are librar ies featu rin g

CamExpert for simplified camera set-up and configuration.

Features

 Broadband responsivity up to 408 ±16 DN (nJ/ cm2) @ 10dB gain
 1024, 2048, or 4096 x 2 pixels, 14 µm x 14 µm (1k and 2k) and 10 µm x 10 µm (4k) pixel pitch, 100 %

fill factor

 High or low speed (40 or 80 MHz)
 Up to 68 KHz line rates
 Dynamic range up to 1400 : 1
 Data transmission up to 100 meters
 RoHS and CE compliant
 GenICam-compliant
 Programmable gain, offset, exposure time and line rate, trigger mode, test pattern output, and camera

diagnostics

 Tall pixel, high sensitivity, or low sensitivity mode available
 Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor FPN and PRNU

Applications

 FPD inspection
 Pick and place
 Container inspection
 Wood / tile / steel inspection
 100 % print inspection (lottery tickets, stamps, bank notes, pay checks)
 Postal sorting
 Glass bottle inspection
 Industrial metrology
 Food inspection
 Web inspection

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Model Number

Description

SG-14-01K40-00-R

1k resolution, 1 sensor tap, 40 MHz d ata rate, 36 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.

SG-14-01K80-00-R

1k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80 MHz data rate, 68 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.

SG-14-02K40-00-R

2k resolution, 1 sensor tap, 40 MHz d ata rate, 18.5 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.

SG-14-02K80-00-R

2k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80 MHz data rate, 36 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.

SG-14-04k80-00-R

4k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80 MHz data rate, 18.5 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.

Software

Product Number / Version Number

Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI
application

Version 7.1 or later. Tested and recommended.
QuickCam

Version 2.0. Compliant.

Pleora Technologies Inc.’s Coyote

Compliant.

Third party software. E.g. CVB and NI.

Compatible. Drivers need to be provided by the third party.

Feature / Specification

1k

2k

4k

Imager Format

dual line scan

dual line scan

dual line scan

Resolution

1024 x 2 pixels

2048 x 2 pixels

4096 x 2 pixels

Pixel Fill Factor

100 %

100 %

100 %

Pixel Size

14 µm x 14 µm

14 µm x 14 µm

10 µm x 10 µm

Output Format (# of taps)

1 or 2

depending on

model

1 or 2 depending

on model

2

Sensitivity Mode

High, low, or tall

pixel

High, low, or tall

pixel

High, low, or tall pixel

Antiblooming

100x

100x

100x

Gain Range

-10 dB to +10 dB

-10 dB to +10 dB

Not available. Calibrated at 0 dB.

Speed

1k

2k

4k

Minimum Internal Line Rate

300 Hz

300 Hz

300 Hz

Maximum Line Rate

80 MHz model

68 kHz

36 kHz

18.5 kHz

40 MHz model

36 kHz

18.5 kHz

NA

Data Rate

40 or 80 MHz

40 or 80 MHz

80 MHZ

Optical Interface

Back Focal Distance

6.56 ± 0.25 mm

Lens Mounts

M42 x 1, C and F (1k and 2k)

M58 x 0.75, F (4k)

Models

The Spyder3 SG-14 camera is available in the following configurations:

Table 1: Camera Models Overview

Table 2: Software

Camera Performance Specifications

Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications

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Feature / Specification

1k

2k

4k

Sensor Alignment

x
y
z

z

±50 µm
±50 µm

±0.25 mm

±0.2°

Mechanical Interface

1k and 2k

4k

Camera Size

72 mm x 60 mm x 65 mm, all models

Mass

< 300 g

Connectors

power connector

GigE connector

GPI/ O connector

6 pin male Hirose

RJ45

High density 15-pin dsub

Electrical Interface

Input Voltage

+12 V to +15 V

Power Dissipation

< 9 W

< 9 W (4k)

Operating Temperature

0 °C to 65 °C

Bit Wid th

8 or 12 bit, user selectable

Output Data Configuration

GigE Vision

Specifications

Unit

-10 dB

0 dB

+10 dB

Min

Typ

Max

Min

Typ

Max

Min

Typ

Max

Broadband
responsivity

DN/ (nJ/ cm²)
1k and 2k Dual line

652.8

2064

6528

1k and 2k Single line

326.4

1032

3264

4k Dual line

431

1363

4k Single line

216

682

Random noise rms

DN 1k and 2k

3

6.5 9.2

20.5 30

65

4k 10

24

Dynamic range

DN:DN

1k and 2k Dual line

500:1

1400:1

203:1

324:1

59:1

108:1

1k and 2k Single line

500:1

1400:1

203:1

324:1

59:1

108:1

4k Dual and Single

1225:1

387:1

FPN global

DN p-p

Uncorrected

52.8

169.6

536

Corrected

32

32

64

PRNU ECD

Uncorrected local

%

8.5

8.5

11.5

Uncorrected global

%

10

10

10

Corrected local

DN p-p

80

80

95

Corrected global

DN p-p

80

80

95

4k Dual and Single

Corrected local

DN p-p

32

32

Corrected global

DN p-p

80

80

Uncorrected local

%

9.5

9.5

Table 4: Camera Operating Specifications

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Uncorrected
global

%

20

20
PRNU ECE

Uncorrected local

%

8.5

12

37

Uncorrected global

%

10

12

37

Corrected local

DN p-p

80

237

752

Corrected global

DN p-p

80

208

752

4k Dual and Single

Corrected local

DN p-p

237

237 Corrected global

DN p-p

237

237

Uncorrected local

%

9.5

9.5

Uncorrected global

%

20

20

SEE (calculated)

nJ/ cm²

1k and 2k Dual line

6.35

1.92

0.61 1k and 2k Single line

12.2

4.0

1.2

4k Dual line

9.2

2.9

4k Single line

18.0

5.7

NEE (calculated)

pJ/ cm²

Dual line

4.6

4.5

4.6

Single line

9.2

9.3

9.2

4k Dual line

7.0

8.1

4k Single line

14.0

16.1

Saturation output
amplitude

DN

3968±80
DC offset

DN

96

160

336

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Compliance

The CE Mark, FCC Part 15, and Industry Canada ICES-003 Evaluation of the DALSA Spyder GigE SG-14 cameras
meet the following requirements:

EN 55022 Class A, and EN 61326 Emissions Requirements, EN 55024, and EN 61326 Immunity to Disturbances

Test conditions unless otherwise noted:

 12-bit values, Flat Field Correction (FFC) enabled.
 CCD Pixel Rate: 40 MHz per sensor tap
 Line Rate: 5000 Hz
 Nominal Gain setting unless otherwise specified
 Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 750 nm high-pass filter installed
 Ambient test temperature 25 °C
 Unless specified, all values are referenced at 12 bit
 Exposure mode disabled.
 Unless specified, dual line mode.

Note: PRNU measured at 50% SAT.

Certifications

Table 5: EMC Compliance Standards

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Spectral Responsivity @ 0 dB Gain

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

400

500

600

700

800

900

1000

1100

Wavelength (nm)

Low Sensitivity Mode

Hi Sensitivity Mode

12 bits DN/nJ/cm Responsivity

2

Responsivity

Figure 1: Spyder3 GigE Vision 1k and 2k Responsivity

Figure 2: Spyder3 GigE Vision 4k Responsivity

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Mechanicals

Figure 3: Spyder3 1k and 2k GigE Vision Mechanical

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Figure 4: Spyder3 4k GigE Vision Mechanical

Mounting

Heat generated by the camera must be allowed to move away from the camera. Mount the camera on the
frontplate (using the provided mounting holes) with maximum contact to the area for best heat
dissipation.

Figure 5: Spyder3 Mounting Example

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Tap 2Tap 1

CCD Readout Shift Register

CCD Readout Shift Register

N

Pixels

N

Pixels

N

=1024, 2048, 4096

Pixel 1, 1

Tap 1

CCD Readout Shift Register

CCD Readout Shift Register

N

Pixels (14µm x 14µm)

N

Pixels (14µm x 14µm)

N

=1024, 2048

Pixel 1, 1

Image Sensor

The cam era u ses Teled yne D ALSA’s d u al line scan sensor. Th e camer a can be configured to read out in
either high or low sensitivity mode, tall pixel mode and forward or reverse shift direction.

Figure 6: 2 Tap Sensor Block Diagram

Figure 7: 1 Tap Sensor Block Diagram (1k and 2k only)

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Software and Hardware Setup

Host System Requirements

To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
 Operating system: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for

all) are supported.

Network Adapter Requirements

 GigE network adapter (either PCI card or LOM): For high performance you must use a Intel

PRO/ 1000 MT ad apter.

The Spyder3 GEV camera works only with network adapters based on the Intel 82546, 82541, and 82540
network chips. The driver will also function with adapters based on the Intel 82544 chip, but these are not
recommended due to bugs in the chip that can cause control packets to be lost if sent while data is
streaming.

Ethernet Switch Requirements

When you require more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation of more than
100 metres, you can use an Ethernet switch. Since the Spyder3 GEV camera complies with the Internet
Protocol, the camera should work with all standard Ethernet switches. However, switches offer a range of
functions and performance grades, so care must be taken to choose the right switch for a particular
application.

Setup Steps: Overview

Take the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly below
and in more detail in the following sections.

1. Install and Configure Ethernet Network Card

If your host computer does not have a Gigabit network adapter or equivalent (PCI bus Gigabit NIC)
already installed, then you need to install one.

For Gigabit performance we recommend the Intel PRO/ 1000 MT adapter, or equivalent. Follow the
manufactu rer’s installation instructions.

A GigE Vision compliant XML device description file is embedded within the cam era’s firmware
allowing GigE Vision compliant applications (e.g. Pleora`s Coyote, and SaperaLT) to recognize the
cam era’s cap abilities im mediately after connection. The Spyder3 camera was tested with and supports
SaperaLT which gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GigE Vision compliant application.

Software Installation

Install Sapera LT with CamExpert to control the Spyder3. You can access Sapera drivers, SDKs, and
demos from the following link: http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ support/ driverSDKlist.aspx

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2. Connect Power, Ethernet and I/O Cables

 Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +15 VDC power supply.
 Connect the Ethernet cable from the camera to the computer Ethernet jack.
 If using the external signals connect the external control cable to the camera.

3. Establish communicating with the camera

Start the GUI and establish communication with the camera.

4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern

Ensure that the camera is operating properly by checking the LED, the current settings, and by acquiring
a test pattern.

5. Operate the Camera

At this point you will be ready to operate the camera in order to acquire and retrieve images, set camera
functions, and save settings.

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Step 1. Ethernet Network Card: Install and
Configure

Install Network Card

The following network card has been tested and is recommended for use with this camera: Intel Pro/ 1000
MT Desktop Adapter (33-MHz, 32-bit PCI). Order Code: PWLA8391GT (single packs). Follow the
manufactu rer’s recom mend ations t o install this card in the host PC.

Configure Network Card

The configuration shown here uses the Windows XP operating system as the host platform.

The camera communicates using the Ethernet connection and employs the static IP address: 192.168.5.100
(default). A static address ensures the fastest operation. Alternatively, you can use a dynamic IP address.

To configure the network card from the host PC:

1. In the Start menu under ―Control Panel‖ select ―Netw ork Connections,‖ and configure the

network card as follows:

2. Select the installed network card and click on ―Ch ange settin gs of this con n ectio n .‖

3. Enable the ―Intern et Prot ocol (TCP/ IP)‖ option only.

4. With ―Internet Pr otocol (TCP/ IP)‖ selected , click on the ―Prop erties‖ bu tton .

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5. Select ―Use the follow in g IP add r ess‖ and set the IP address to an y address in this subnet other

than 192.168.5.100, which is used by the camera. In the example below, the address 192.168.5.50 is
used. Alternativ ely, select ―Obtain an IP ad d r ess au tom atically‖ to u se a d ynam ic add r ess.

6. Set subnet to: 255.255.255.0 an d click on ―OK.‖

Figure 9. IP Address

7. Click ―OK‖ t o save settin gs

8. Click on ―C onfigure‖ button an d select ―A d van ced‖ ta b

9. Enable ―Jum bo Fram es‖ to greater th a n 9000 bytes. If your NIC does not support jumbo packets

the image transfer speed will be slower.

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10. Click ―OK‖ to save settin gs

Figure 10. Jumbo Frames

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Pin

Description

1, 2, 3

Supply voltage—Min +12 VDC to Max +15 VDC

4, 5, 6

Ground

Hirose 6-pin Circular Male

5

4

6

2

3

1

Mating Part: HIROSE

HR10A-7P-6S

!

!

Step 2. Connect Power, Ethernet, and Trigger
Cables

WARNING! Grounding Instructions

Static electricity can damage electronic components. Please discharge any static electrical
charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before performing
any hardware installation.

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

Figure 11: Input and Output, trigger, and Power Connectors

Power Connector

WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera.
Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Input voltage requirement: +12 V to +15 V DC.

The camera requires a single 6-pin Hirose connector with a single voltage input +12 VDC to +15 VDC for
power. The camera meets all performance specifications using standard switching power supplies,
although well-regulated linear supplies provide optimum performance.

Table 6. Hirose 6-Pin Power Pinout

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!

Priority

Color of Status LED

Meaning

1

Flashing Red

Fatal Error. For example, camera temperature is too high and
camera thermal shutdown has occurred.

2

Flashing Green

Camera initialization or executing a long command .

3

Solid Green

Camera is operational and functioning correctly.

Ethernet Connection
LED@ 1Gbps

Data Transmission LED

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

 Apply the appropriate voltages.
 Protect the camera with a 2 amp slow-blow fuse between the power supply and the camera.
 Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.
 Keep leads as short as possible in order to reduce voltage drop.
 Use high-quality linear supplies in order to minimize noise.

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

guaranteed.

Ethernet Connector and Ethernet LED

The camera uses an RJ45 connector and a standard Cat 5 cable for Gigabit Ethernet signals and serial
communications. The device supports 10/ 100/ 1000 Mbit/ s speeds.

Note: Router connection not supported. Connection to a network switch for a single camera is supported.

Ethernet Connection LED

Steady ON indicates that an Ethernet connection is successfully established at 1Gbps.

Data Transmission LED

Steady ON indicates that the camera is ready for data transmission. Flashing indicates that the camera is
transmitting or receiving data.

EMC Compliance

In order to achieve EMC compliance, the Spyder3 camera requires the use of shielded CAT5e or CAT6
Ethernet cables.

Status LED

The camera is equipped with a red/ green LED used to display the status of the camera's operation. The
table below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states.
When more than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority. Error
and warning states are accompanied by corresponding messages that further describe the current camera
status.

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Pin

Signal

Description

GenICam Default

1

INPUT_ 0+

LVDS/TTL format (positive)

EXSYNC +

2

INPUT_0-

LVDS (negative)

EXSYNC -

3

INPUT_1+

LVDS/TTL format (positive)

FrameTrig +

4

INPUT_1-

LVDS (negative)

FrameTrig -

5

GND

6

INPUT_2+

LVDS/TTL format (positive)

Direction +

7

INPUT_2-

LVDS (negative)

Direction -

8

INPUT_3

TTL auxiliary input

9

OUTPUT_3

TTL auxiliary output

10

OUTPUT_2+

LVDS/TTL auxiliary output

11

OUTPUT_0+

LVDS/TTL auxiliary output

12

OUTPUT_0-

LVDS (negative)

13

OUTPUT_1+

LVDS/TTL auxiliary output

14

OUTPUT_1-

LVDS (negative)

15

OUTPUT_2-

LVDS (negative)

1

5

11

15

GPIO Connector: External Input

A single 15-pin general purpose input / output (GPIO) connector is used to receive or control external
signals. For example, the GPIO connector can be used to receive EXSYNC, PRIN (pixel reset), and
direction signals.

The GPIO connector is programmed through the GUI application. In CamExpert the relevant parameters
are located in the category Inputs Group.

Figure 12: GPIO Connector and Pin Numbers

Table 7: GPIO Connector Pinout

A schematic of the TTL input circuitry is shown in
Figure 13: TTL Input Schematic. The input signals are fed into the engine from external sources via the
GPIO connector.

GPIO Isolation

All of the GPIOs are isolated from the rest of the camera and the camera case. They are not isolated with
respect to each other and share a common return (ground) through pin 5 of the GPIO connector.
Note: The shell connection of the GPIO connector is not isolated and it should not be used as a return
(ground) for the GPIO signals. The shell connection is attached to the camera case.

GPIO Configuration

Refer to Appendix C: GPIO Control for a detailed description of the GPIO use-cases and configuration
options.

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1000



3.3V

3.3V

TTL

100

ESD
Protection

5V

100

TTL Inputs and Outputs

Figure 13: TTL Input Schematic

 Termination: 1000 Ω series
 Input current: minimum 0 nA; maximum 2 mA
 Input voltage: maximum of low 0.66 V; minimum of high 2.6 V
 TTL inputs are maximum 5 V and 3.3 V logic tolerant

Figure 14: TTL Output Schematic

 Termination: 100 Ω series
 Output current: sink 50 mA; source 50 mA
 Output voltage: maximum of low 0.55 V @ 32mA; minimum of high 3.8 V @ 32mA.

LVDS Inputs and Outputs (LVDS compliant)

Figure 15: LVDS Input

Figure 16Figure 17: LVDS Output

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Step 3. Establish Communication with the
Camera

Power on the camera

Turn on the cam era’s p ow er su pp ly . You may h ave to w ait u p to 60 second s w h ile the camera w arm s up

and prepares itself for operation.

Connect to the camera

1. Start a new Sapera CamExpert application (or equivalent GigE Vision compliant interface) by double­clicking the desktop icon created during the softw are installation.

2. CamExpert will search for installed Sapera devices. In the Devices list area on the left side, the
connected Spyder camera will be shown.

3. Select the Spyder camera device by clicking on the camera user-defined name. By default the camera is
identified by its serial number.

Check LED Status

If the camera is operating correctly at this point, the diagnostic LED will flash for 10 seconds and then
turn solid green.

Software Interface

All the camera features can be controlled through the CamExpert interface. For example, under the
Sensor Control menu in the camera window you can control the frame rate and exposure times.

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Using Sapera CamExpert with Spyder3 Cameras

CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library. When used with a Spyder3
camera, CamExpert allows a user to test all Spyder3 operating modes. Additionally CamExpert saves the
Spyder3 user settings configuration to the camera or saves multiple configurations as individual camera
parameter files on the host system (*.ccf).

An important component of CamExpert is its live acquisition display window which allows immediate
verification of timing or control parameters without the need to run a separate acquisition program.

For context sensitive help, click on the button then click on a camera configuration parameter. A
short description of the configuration parameter will be shown in a popup. Click on the button to

open the help file for more descriptive information on CamExpert.

The central section of CamExpert provides access to the Spyder3 parameters. Note: The availability of the
parameters is dependent on the CamExpert user setting.

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CamExpert Panes

The CamExpert application uses 5 windows to simplify choosing and configuring camera files or
acquisition parameters for the installed device.
 Device Selector pane: View and select from any installed Sapera acquisition device. Once a device is

selected CamExpert will only present acquisition parameters applicable to that device. Optionally
select a camera file included with the Sapera installation or saved by the user.

 Parameters pane: Allows viewing or changing all acquisition parameters supported by the

acquisition device. CamExpert displays parameters only if those parameters are supported by the
installed device. This avoids confusion by eliminating parameter choices when they do not apply to
the hardware in use.

 Display pane: Provides a live or single frame acquisition display. Frame buffer parameters are shown

in an information bar above the image window.

 Control Buttons: The Display pane includes CamExpert control buttons. These are:

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Acquisition control button:

Click once to start live grab, click again to stop.

Single frame grab:
Click to acquire one frame from device.

Software trigger button:
With the I/ O control parameters set to Trigger Enabled / Software
Trigger type, click to send a single software trigger command.

CamExpert display controls:
(these do not modify the frame buffer data)
Stretch image to fit, set image display to original size, or zoom the
image to any size and ratio.

Histogram / Profile tool:
Select to view a histogram or line/ column profile during live
acquisition.

 Output Message pane: Displays messages from CamExpert or the device driver.

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Step 4. Camera Settings and Test Patterns

Review a Test Pattern Image

The camera is now ready to retrieve a test pattern. The Spyder3 cameras include a built-in test pattern
generator that can be used to confirm camera Ethernet connections without the need for a camera lens or
proper lighting. The test patterns are useful for verifying camera timing and connections, and to aid in
system trouble shooting.

Using CamExpert, select Image Format Control > Test Image Selector and choose one of the available
test images. Select live grab to see the pattern output. The following test patterns are available:

Figure 18. Grey horizontal step

Figure 19. Grey horizontal ramp

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

Camera Operation

Factory Settings

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

 High sensitivity mode
 Forward CCD shift direction
 8 bit, 2 tap
 No binning
 Exposure mode: internal sync & maximum exposure time
 5, 000 Hz line rate
 Factory calibrated analog gain and offset
 Factory calibrated FPN and PRNU coefficients

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Camera Information

Parameter

Options

Manufacturer Name

Model Name

Manufacturer Info

Camera Version

Firmware Version

Camera serial ID number

Camera Temperature

Camera Voltage

User ID

Define a camera name up to 64 characters

Read temperature

In general, the temperature read is 15 C greater than the temperature at the front
plate. The temperature should not exceed 80 °C.

Read Camera input voltage

Click to read the voltage from the camera

Read Only Parameters

Check Camera and Sensor Information

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

The camera information parameters are grouped together as members of the Camera Information set.

GigE Vision Input Controls

Verify Temperature and Voltage

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

The temperature returned is the internal chip case temperature in degrees Celsius. For proper operation,
this value should not exceed 80 °C. If the camera exceeds the designated temperature it will shut down

an d w ill not tu rn on u ntil th e camer a’s temp erature is 73 ºC or less. Use the reset camera function.

The voltage d isp layed is t h e cam er a’s inpu t volt age. N ote that the voltage measurement feature of the

camera provides only approximate results (typically within 10%). The measurement should not be used
to set the applied voltage to the camera, but only used as a test to isolate gross problems with the supply
voltage.

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