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

CCD Camera User’s Manual and Reference Doc #: 03-32-10030 Rev: 03 ...

2 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 © 2002 DALSA. All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by DALSA for its use. DALSA reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior permission having been obtained from DALSA. About DALSA DALSA is an international high perform ...

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 Introduction to the 4M30 Camera ____________________________________________ 5 1.1 Camera Highlights...................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Image Sensor................................................................................................................................... ...

4 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 4.2 Mechanical Tolerances ................................................................................................................................................ 35 4.3 Mounting the Camera................................................................................................................................................. 35 Cleaning and Maintenance ______________________________________ ...

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      1.1 Camera Highlights Features • 2048 x 2048 resolution, 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 ...

6 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 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 The 4M30 uses DALSA’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 2 ...

7 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 Specification Grade 02 e) Maximum size of clusters (adjacent pixels) 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 under broadband quartz tungsten halogen light with an irradiance of 4.08µW/cm 2. 1.
All sensors are tested in four output mode – 1x gain. 2.
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8 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 Physical Characteristics Units Notes -5 Input Voltage V - 4.975 - 5.025 Nominal Gain Range 1x 10x Calibration Conditions Units Setting Min. Max. 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 Specifications Units Min. Typical Max. Dynamic Range dB 64.0 67.0 ...

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 2.1 Installation Overview In order to set up your camera, you should take these initial steps: 1. Power down all equipment. 2. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, install the frame grabber (if applicable). Be sure to observe all static precautions. 3. Install any necessary imaging software. 4. Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies. Ensure that all ...

10 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 Figure 2: Camera Inputs/Outputs 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 Color LED “ON” LED “OFF” ON Green Camera is receiving power No camera power POST Green Camera Power On Self Test successful Camera failed Power On Self Test BIN Green Not Operational Not Operational MODE Green C ...

11 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 2.4 Power Input Table 5: Power Connector Pinout Pin Symbol 1 +5V The camera has the following input power requirements: 2 +5V 3 - 5V 4 +15V V (DC)
% Max Ripple mV A 5 NC +15 .0.5 < 50 0.5 6 NC +5 0.5 < 50 3.7 7 GND -5 0.5 < 50 0.8 8 GND 9 +5V 10 - 5V 11 +15V 12 +15V 13 NC 14 GND 15 GND 1 9 15 8 DB15M (AMP Part # 747236-4 or equivalent) Note: Performance specifications are not ...

12 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 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
   The camera back panel output connectors DATA1, DATA 2, DATA 3, and DATA 4 utilize differential LVDS signals with pin assignments described in Table 6. Connector and Pinout Table 6: DATA Connector Pinout Pin Symbol Pi ...

13 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 ! 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 ...

14 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 RJ-11 View into female jack 6-position with 4 conductors RXD TXD GND The camera uses an RJ-11 telephone-style connector for serial communications, with four conductors installed in a six- 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 Terminal Equipment) devices r ...

15 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 ! 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 with fixed parameters 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 m ...

16 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 Figure 6: Trigger Timing Description 2.8 Integration Time The minimum integration time (or shutter time) is 10 s. As with any full 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 req ...

17 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 “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 nu ...

18 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 Serial Port Configuration Baud 9600, fixed Start bits 1 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None 3    3.1 How to Control the Camera The 4M30’s RS-232-compatible serial interface allows 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 p ...

19 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 ! • Each set of commands includes read and write variants. With 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 Ty ...

20 DALSA 03-32-10030-03 3.2 ADC Commands Table 13: Summary of ADC Commands Control Write Command Read Command Channel Function Hex Binary Hex Binary ADC Board Soft Reset *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 User 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 by ...