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Dalsa Spyder 3 S3-10-01k40-00-R User Manual

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  • Page 1 Spyder 3 Camera Link User’s Manual S3-10-01k40-00-R S3-20-01k40-00-R S3-10-02k40-00-R S3-20-02k40-00-R S3-20-04k40-00-R 14-Jul-08 03-032-20008-03 www.dalsa.com With the exception of the RoHS compliance information, the content in this manual also applies to camera: S3-10-0xk40-00-L and S3-20-0xk40-00-L models the previous versions of the S3 CL...
  • Page 2 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual © 2008 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.1 Troubleshooting ................................37 6.2 Specific Solutions .................................39 6.3 Product Support................................41 Appendix A ________________________________________________________ 43 7.1 Spyder 3 Camera Link ASCII Commands........................43 7.2 Sensor Output Format ..............................47 7.3 Exposure Mode, Line Rate and Exposure Time ......................48 7.4 Data Processing................................54 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 4 8.1 Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, and Configuration Table..................105 8.2 Camera Link Bit Definitions ............................107 8.3 Camera Link Configuration Tables..........................107 Appendix C ________________________________________________________ 111 9.1 EMC Declaration of Conformity ...........................111 10 Appendix D ________________________________________________________ 113 10.1 Revision History.................................113 11 Index ____________________________________________________________ 115 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 5: Introduction To The Spyder 3 Cl Camera

    FPN and PRNU. Description The Spyder 3 CL is also DALSA’s first dual line scan camera. When operating in high sensitivity (dual line scan) mode, the Spyder 3 CL camera has 3x the responsivity of a DALSA’s Spyder 2 line scan camera.
  • Page 6 2k resolution, 2 sensor taps. Base Camera Link configuration. S3-10-01K40-00-R 1k resolution, 1 sensor tap. Base Camera Link configuration. S3-10-02K40-00-R 2k resolution, 1 sensor tap. Base Camera Link configuration. S3-20-04k40-00-R 4k resolution, 2 sensor taps. Base Camera Link configuration. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 7: Camera Performance Specifications

    8 or 12 bit user selectable Output Data Configuration Base Camera Link Speed Maximum Line Rate 2 tap model 68 kHz (80 36 KHz (80 18.5 kHz MHz) MHz) 1 tap model 36 (40 MHz) 18.5 (40 MHz) DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 8 Line Rate: 5000 Hz. • Nominal Gain setting unless otherwise specified. • Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 750 nm highpass filter installed. • Ambient test temperature 25 °C. • Unless specified, all values are referenced at 12 bit. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 9: Image Sensor

    PRNU measured at 50% SAT. 1.3 Image Sensor The camera uses DALSA’s dual line scan sensor. The camera can be configured to read out in either high or low sensitivity mode, tall pixel mode, and forward or reverse shift direction.
  • Page 10 In low sensitivity mode, the camera uses either a 14µm x 14µm pixel (1k and 2k models) or a 10µm x 10µm pixel (4k model) and captures the image using one sensor (Sensor 1). Pixel Detail Pixel Detail 14/10μm CCD Readout Shift Register Sensor 2(14μm x 14μm OR 10μm x 10μm) Sensor 1 (14μm x 14μm OR 10μm x 10μm) CCD Readout Shift Register 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 11 Note: You can control the CCD shift direction through the serial interface. Use the software command scd to determine whether the direction control is set via software control or via the Camera Link control signal on CC3. Refer to the CCD Shift Direction section of this manual, page 47, for details. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 12: Responsivity

    2500 High Sensitivity Mode 2250 Low Sensitivity Mode 2000 1750 1500 1250 1000 1000 1100 Wavelength (nm) Figure 8: Spyder 3 CL 4k Responsivity Spectral Responsivity. Nominal Gain High Sensitivity Responsivity Low Sensitivity Responsivity 1000 1100 Wavelength (nm) 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 13: Derating Curves

    Spyder 3 CL User's Manual PRELIMINARY 1.5 Derating Curves Figure 9: 1k and 2k Derating Curves DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 14 20.000 8.800 8.600 15.000 8.400 8.200 10.000 8.000 5.000 7.800 7.600 0.000 7.400 Temperature Temperature (Celcius) 4K model: Change in PRNU vs. Temperature (12bit, 0dB, Integration Time 100us) 80.000 70.000 60.000 50.000 40.000 30.000 20.000 10.000 0.000 Temperature 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Camera

    A diagnostic LED for monitoring the camera. See below for details. • High-density 26-pin MDR26 connector for Camera Link control signals, data signals, and serial communications. See below for details. • One 6-pin Hirose connector for power. Refer to the section below for details. • Camera link connector DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 16: Power Connector

    Note: Camera performance specifications are not guaranteed if your power supply does not meet these requirements. DALSA offers a power supply with attached 6’ power cable that meets the Spyder 3 CL camera’s requirements, but it should not be considered the only choice. Many high quality supplies are available from other vendors.

  • Page 17: Camera Led

    Camera Link configuration. Table 6: Camera Link Hardware Configuration Summary for Piranha HS-xx Models Configuration 8 Bit Ports Serializer Number Number of Applicable Supported Bit Width of Chips MDR26 Camera Connectors Models Base A, B, C The various models DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 18 **3M part 14X26-SZLB-XXX-0LC is a complete cable assembly, including connectors. Unused pairs should be terminated in 100 ohms at both ends of the cable. Inner shield is connected to signal ground inside camera Table 8: DALSA Camera Control Configuration Signal Configuration...
  • Page 19 Spyder 3 CL User's Manual PRELIMINARY See Appendix B for the complete DALSA Camera Link configuration table, and refer to the DALSA Web site, http://mv.dalsa.com, for the official Camera Link documents. Input Signals, Camera Link The camera accepts control inputs through the Camera Link MDR26F connector.

  • Page 20: Camera Link Video Timing

    PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual you should refer to the DALSA Camera Link Implementation Road Map, available at http://mv.dalsa.com, for the standard location of these signals. Clocking Signal Indicates LVAL (high) Outputting valid line DVAL (high) Valid data (unused, tied high)
  • Page 21 +/- values. The user should command times greater than these to ensure proper charge transfer from the photosites. Failure to meet this requirement may result in blooming in the Horizontal Shift Register. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 22 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 23: Software Interface: How To Control The Camera

    The serial interface uses a simple ASCII-based protocol and the PC does not require any custom software. Note: This command set may be different from those used by other DALSA cameras. You should not assume that these commands perform the same as those for older cameras. Serial Protocol Defaults •...
  • Page 24 On the lfs (load factory settings) command the cable length will be set to the factory default of The cable parameter is a relative value. Increase the value for longer cables and decrease it for shorter ones. Adjust until test pattern (SVM 1) is clean. Example: scb 75 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 25: First Power Up Camera Settings

    Factory calibrated analog gain and offset • 8 bit ouput • enabled (1k and 2k use). (It is recommended that you use the command with the 4k in order to maintain valid LUT calibration.) • LUTs enabled (4k default), factory calibrated @ -10dB. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 26: Command Categories

    PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 3.2 Command Categories The following diagram categorizes and lists all of the camera’s commands. This chapter is organized by command category. Figure 16: Command Categories 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 27: Camera Output Format

    CL tap 2 (1025-2048) smm 1 = CL tap 1 (2048-1025) CL tap 2 (1024-1) S3-20-04k-40 smm 0 = CL tap 1 (1-2048) CL tap 2 (2049-4096) smm 1 = CL tap 1 (4096-2049) CL tap 2 (2048-1) DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 28 3: 2 taps, 12 bit output • Notes: To obtain the current Camera Link mode, use the command get clm • The bit patterns are defined by the DALSA Camera Link Roadmap, available from http://mv.dalsa.com. Example: clm 1 Setting the Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode) Purpose: Sets the tap readout from left to right or from right to left.
  • Page 29 0 Right to Left 2048-1 smm 1 S3-20-02K40 Left to Right 1-1024 1025-2048 smm 0 Right to Left 2048-1025 1024-1 smm 1 S3-20-04K40 Left to Right 1-2048 2049-4096 smm 0 Right to Left 4096-2049 2048-1 smm 1 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 30 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 31: Optical, Mechanical, And Electrical Considerations

    (53.9) Units: mm CCDIMAGING (49.6) M42x1THREAD CENTER DEEP4.0 (72.0) 57.0 ± 36.000 0.050 (7.5) (33.7) CCDIMAGING CENTER (19.4) (9.0) (11.6) ± 6.56 0.25 PIXEL1 M3x0.5 THREAD 42.0 TOCCD (30.1) DEEP5.0(4X) IMAGING (60.0) SENSOR M3x0.5 THREAD DEEP5.0(4X) (14.0) 32.0 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 32: Optical Interface

    Factors include the nature, speed, and spectral characteristics of objects being imaged, exposure times, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, and more. DALSA’s Web sitehttp://mv.dalsa.com, provides an introduction to this potentially complicated issue. See “Radiometry and Photo Responsivity”...

  • Page 33: Magnification And Resolution

    The magnification of a lens is the ratio of the image size to the object size: ′ where m is the magnification, h’ is the image height (pixel size) and h is the object height (desired object resolution size). By similar triangles, the magnification is alternatively given by: DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 34: Electrical Interface

    EMC standards: • CISPR-11:2004 • EN 55011:2003 • EN 61326:2002 To achieve EMC compliance, follow these specific guidelines: • Ensure that all cable shields have 360° electrical connection to the connector. • Fasten and secure all connectors. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 35: Ccd Handling Instructions

    Scratches can be caused by improper handling, cleaning or storage of the sensor. Vacuum picking tools should not come in contact with the window surface. CCDs should not be DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Sensor Window

    5. Wipe the window carefully and slowly. 6. When cleaning long linear sensors, it may be easier to wipe along the width (i.e. as opposed to the length) of the sensor. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Equipment Requirements Ensure that you are using compatible equipment. Power Supply Voltages Check for the presence of all voltages at the camera power connector. Verify that all grounds are connected. Verify input voltage with the camera’s ‘vv’ serial command. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 38 • No test pattern or bad test pattern— May indicate a problem with the camera (e.g. missing bit) or a system setup problem (e.g. frame grabber or timing). Verify the presence of the LVAL and STROBE signals. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 39: Specific Solutions

    If your camera provides no output or behaves erratically, it may be picking up random noise from long cables acting as antennae. Do not attach wires to unused pins. Verify that the camera is not receiving spurious inputs (e.g. EXSYNC if camera is in exposure mode that requires external signals). DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 40 If you have verified that your exposure time is consistent and patterns of low frequency intensity variations still occur, ensure that you are using a DC or high frequency light source. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 41: Product Support

    Results when you run an error report an error report Detailed description of problem please attach description with as much detail as appropriate encountered. In addition to your local DALSA representative, you may need to call DALSA Technical Sales Support: North America Europe Asia Voice:...
  • Page 42 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 43: Spyder 3 Camera Link Ascii Commands

    = integer value • = real number • = member of a set • = string • = tap id • = pixel column number • = pixel row number Example: to return the current camera settings <CR> DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 44 The cable parameter is a relational value. Increase the value for longer cables, and decrease it for shorter ones. • Adjust the value until the test pattern (svm 1) is clean. Related command Returns the current cable parameter. Example: scb 75 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 45 If this occurs, values are clipped and the camera returns a warning message. Some commands may not be available in your current operating mode. The help screen displays NA in this case. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 46 300-68000 set system gain 0-2:0-65535 set sensitivity mode set upper threshold 0-4095 set video mode update gain reference verify temperature verify voltage write FPN coefficients write PRNU coefficients write user settings addition of some camera link related commands… 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 47: Sensor Output Format

    Available in high sensitivity mode only. • Refer to Figure 6: Object Movement and Camera Direction Example using an Inverting Lens, page 11, for an illustration of when you should use forward or reverse shift direction. Related Commands: Example: scd 0 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 48: Exposure Mode, Line Rate And Exposure Time

    Notes: • To obtain the current Camera Link mode, use the command clm. • The bit patterns are defined by the DALSA Camera Link Roadmap available at http://mv.dalsa.com. Related Commands Example: clm 0 7.3 Exposure Mode, Line Rate and Exposure Time Overview You have a choice of operating in one of seven modes.
  • Page 49 + line transfer time. Example 1: Exposure Time less than Line Period Programmable Period ( command) Programmable Period Exposure Time Readout Readout Exposure Time Line Period Line Period Programmable Period (ssf command) Programmable Period CR=Charge Reset DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 50 In this mode, the falling edge of EXSYNC sets the line period and the rising edge of PRIN sets the start of exposure time. Figure 23: EXSYNC controls Line Period and PRIN controls Exposure Time Line Period Line Period Line Period Readou Readou EXSYNC PRIN cr=Charge Reset 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 51 Mode 8: Maximum Line Rate, Programmable Exposure Time In this mode, the exposure time is set internally with a maximum line rate. Figure 26: Mode 8 Timing Programmable Period Programmable Period Readout CR Exposure Time Readout CR Exposure Time Frame Period Frame Period CR=Charge Reset DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 52: Setting The Exposure Time

    Purpose: Sets the camera’s mirror mode. Set the pixel readout as either left to right, or right to left. Syntax: smm i Syntax Elements: 0 : Pixels readout left to right. 1 : Pixels readout right to left. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 53 EXSYNC is skipped and, therefore, the output will be at least twice as bright. • This value is saved with the camera settings. • This value may be viewed using either the gcp command or the get srm command. Related Commands: sem, ssf Example: srm 0 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 54: Data Processing

    Column end number. Since the Spyder 3 CL is a line scan camera, this value must be 1 . Notes: • To return the current region of interest, use the commands get roi Related Commands , ccp, cpa, Example: roi 10 1 50 1 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 55: Analog And Digital Signal Processing Chain

    “artificial” offset introduced into the video path to ensure that the A/D is functioning properly. The analog offset should be set so that it is at least 3 times the rms noise value at the current gain. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 56 Tap selection. Use 0 for all taps or 1 to 2 for individual tap selection. Gain value in a range from –10 to +10 dB. Notes: • To return the current analog gain setting, use the command get sag 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 57 Spyder 3 CL User's Manual PRELIMINARY Example: sag 0 5.2 Related Commands: DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 58 0 0 , 0 0 , 0 0 , and 0 4096 Example: ccg 2 0 3040 Related Commands: sag, 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 59: Flat Field Correction

    Purpose: Sets the analog offset. The analog offset should be set so that it is at least 3 times the rms noise value at the current gain. DALSA configures the analog offset for the noise at the maximum specified gain and as a result you should not need to adjust the analog offset.
  • Page 60 When 6.25% of pixels from a single row within the region of interest are clipped, flat field correction results may be inaccurate. • Correction results are valid only for the current analog gain and offset values. If you change these values, it is recommended that you recalculate your coefficients. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 61 .       You should see close to zero output.   Perform PRNU calculation next to determine the multiplication  factors required to bring each pixel to the required value (balance target) for Perform PRNU calculation  flat, white output.  1.  Place a white reference in front of the camera. 2.  Verify that the output signal level is within range by issuing the command       or   . If the signal level is too low, increase your light level, adjust the analog      gain ( ) or use the automated algorithm  ccg i 0 i      DALSA recommends a target value of about 80% of saturation.  If you change       the gain,  FPN coefficients should be recalculated.  3.  Issue the command  . The camera will respond with OK>( if no error occurs). 4.  After the calculation is complete, you can save these settings to non‐volatile      memory so they will be remembered after power‐down and direction change.      To do so, issue the commands   and  wus.   .  Enable the coefficients using the command,  epc 1 1 .  Note: All commands listed above are described in detail in the following sections.
  • Page 62 Sets an individual pixel’s FPN coefficient. Syntax sfc x i Syntax Elements: The pixel number from 1 to sensor pixel count . Coefficient value in a range from 0 to 2047 (12 bit LSB). Example: sfc 10 50 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 63 When subtracting a digital value from the digital video signal, the output can no longer reach its maximum unless you apply digital gain using the command. See the previous section for details on the command. Related Commands: Example: sdo 0 100 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 64 This algorithm is useful for achieving uniform output across multiple cameras. This algorithm is useful for achieving uniform output across multiple cameras by first adjusting analog gain and then performing PRNU calibration. This algorithm is recommended 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 65 Uniformity (Flat Field Correction)on page 59 for a procedural overview on performing flat field correction. • To save FPN coefficients after calibration, use the command. Refer to section 7.9 Saving and Restoring PRNU and FPN Coefficients for details. Related Commands: ccf, DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 66 You should try to make your darkest pixel in the scene equal to zero. Syntax: ssb t i Syntax Elements: Tap selection. Allowable range is 1 to 2 depending on camera model, or 0 for all taps. Subtracted value in a range in DN from 0 to 4095 . 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 67 Tap selection. Allowable range is 1 to 2 , or 0 for all taps. Gain setting. The gain ranges are 0 to 65535 . The digital video values are multiplied by this value where: Digital Gain= 4096 Use this command in conjunction with the command. Related Commands: Example: ssg 1 15 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 68 Returns a pixel’s PRNU coefficient value in DN (12 bit LSB) Syntax: gpc i Syntax Elements: The pixel number to read in a range from 1 to sensor pixel count . Example: gpc 10 Enabling and Disabling Pixel Coefficients 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 69: End-Of-Line Sequence

    4 bit counter LSB justified Counter increments by 1. Use this value to verify that every line is output Line sum (7…0) Line sum (15…8) Use these values to help calculate line average and gain Line sum (23…16) Line sum (31…24) DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 70 Sets the lower threshold limit to report in the end-of-line sequence. Syntax: slt i Syntax Elements: Upper threshold limit in range from 0 to 4095 . • Notes: LVAL is not high during the end-of-line statistics. Related Commands: • Example: slt 1024 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 71: Look-Up Tables

    Rerun this command if the analog gain or operating temperature changes. Example: Enable Input LUT Purpose: Enables or disables the use of the input look-up tables for the correction of the analog chain non-linearity. Syntax: eil flag Syntax Elements: Disable Enable DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 72 Purpose: Load previously stored LUT from non-volatile memory to FPGA SDRAM. Syntax: Syntax Elements: Example: Notes: 0 = Factory set 1 to 4 = User sets LUTs are only loaded from non-volatile memory on: power-up, LIL. Related Commands: 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 73: Saving And Restoring Settings

    To restore the last saved pixel coefficients, use the command • To write and load LUTs, use the commands, respectively. Current Session Settings These are the current operating settings of your camera. To save these settings to non- volatile memory, use the command DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 74: Saving And Restoring Prnu And Fpn Coefficients

    2 = Coefficient set two 3 = Coefficient set three 4 = Coefficient set four Example: lpc 0 Resetting the Current Pixel Coefficients Purpose: Resets the current pixel coefficients to zero. This command does not reset saved coefficients. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 75: Diagnostics

    Generates a test pattern to aid in system debugging. The test patterns are useful for verifying camera timing and connections. The following tables show each available test pattern. Syntax: svm i Syntax Elements: Video. 12 bit test pattern. 2 tap model: DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 76 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 8 bit test pattern 2 tap model: 12 bit test pattern 1 tap model: 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 77: Returning Video Information

    (the region of interest command is explained in section Setting a Region of Interest (ROI)). Use the gl command, or the following command, to ensure the proper video input range into the processing chain before executing any pixel calibration commands. Syntax: gl x1 x2 Syntax Elements: DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 78 Analog gain, analog offset, digital offset, background subtract, and digital system gain are applied to the data. FPN and PRNU coefficients are not included in the data. • Values returned are in 12 bit DN. Related Commands: Example: gla 10 20 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 79: Temperature Measurement

    (i.e., poor time response to direction change or video may have artifacts (gain changes) for several lines while the camera returns signal information) • This command is not available when operating the camera with external CCD direction control (scd 2) Example: gsf 1 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 80: Returning The Led Status

    44 for details. Current sensitivity Dual Scan Mode: High Sensitivity mode set with the command. See section Sensitivity Mode for details. Current bit depth Camera Link Mode: 2 taps, 8 bits setting set with the clm command. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 81 Interest (ROI) for details. States whether an end End-Of-Line Sequence: of line sequence is turned on or off. Set using the command. See section 7.6 End-of-line Sequence for details. Current pixel coefficient FFC Coefficient Set: set loaded. Refer to DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 82 See section 7.5 Analog and Digital Signal Processing Chain for details. This is the sum of the Total Analog Gain analog gain and analog (dB): gain reference values and is the total analog gain being used by the camera. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 83 = Pixel start number x2 = Pixel end number Returns the current camera configuration where: get clm 0 = 8 bits, 1 tap 1 = 12 bits, 1 tap 2 = 8 bits, 2 taps 3 = 12 bits, 2 tap DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 84 Returns the led status where: get gsl Returns the current coefficient set number. get lpc Returns whether factory settings have been saved. The get rfs camera always returns 1 (factory settings have been saved). Returns the current region of interest. get roi 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 85 =pixel number within the range 1 to sensor pixel count . Returns the current lower threshold value. get slt Returns the PRNU coefficient for the specified pixel get spc number. x =pixel number within the range 1 to sensor pixel count . DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 86: Ascii Commands: Reference

    0 = No user settings saved 1 = User settings have been saved 7.17 ASCII Commands: Reference The following table lists all of the camera’s available ASCII commands. Refer to Appendix A for detailed information on using these ASCII commands. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 87 LUT Calibrates the input lookup table (LUT). The LUTs are used to remove nonlinearity from the analog chain. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 88 2 = 8 bits, 2 taps 3 = 12 bits, 2 taps correction set sample Sets the number of lines to sample when using the gla command or when performing FPN and PRNU calibration where m is 256 , 512 , or 1024 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 89 = Pixel start number x = Pixel end number in a range from 1 to sensor pixel count . DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 90 ( x ) and the column start and end values ( y ) in a range from 1 to sensor pixel count . reset pixel coeffs Resets the pixel coefficients to 0. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 91 Subtracts the input value from the video signal prior to FPN correction. t = tap selection, either 1 or 2 depending on camera model, or 0 for all taps. i = Offset in a range from 0 to 2048 DN. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 92 Set the readout mode in order to clear out dark current charge in the vertical transfer gates before the sensor is read out. 0 = Auto. 1 = Dark current clear. 2 = Immediate readout. Does not clear dark current. 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 93 1 = FPN coefficient set one 2 = FPN coefficient set two 3 = FPN coefficient set three 4 = FPN coefficient set four write input LUT Write current LUT’s to non-volatile memory. i =1 to 4 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 94: Error Handling

    Warning 09: Internal line rate inconsistent with readout time> Message Description Error 02: Command is not available in the current access level or it is not a valid Unrecognized command. command> Error 03: Incorrect number of parameters> 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 95 Cannot calibrate a tap that is not part of the region of interest. calibrate - tap outside ROI> Error 09: The Indicates that the camera has shut itself down to prevent damage from camera's further overheating. temperature exceeds the specified operating range> DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

  • Page 96: Clearing Dark Current

    Dark Current Clear Immediate Frequency Mode Readout Mode Figure 29: Gate Dark Current Clear Table 17. Transition Frequencies Model Dark Current Clear to Immediate Readout to Dark Immediate Readout Current Clear Transition Transition S3-10-01k40 13.6KHz 16.4KHz S3-20-01k40 25.1KHz 30.4KHz 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 97 The actual exposure time will not be altered. Table 19. Model Exposure Delay and Max Exposure Time in Auto Mode S3-10-01k40 27.5 µs S3-20-01k40 14.75 µs S3-10-02k40 53.1µs S3-20-02k40 27.5 µs S3-20-04k40 53.1µs DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 98 Table 19 Note: DALSA recommends Auto mode for most users. For information on artifacts that may be experienced while using this mode, see the Artifacts section below.
  • Page 99 Immediate Readout state SRM 2, Immediate Readout Mode. Operating Region Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 29. Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump to Immediate Readout (T < #) DUMP IMMEDIATE EXSYNC DUMP LVAL Valid DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 100 Operating Mode Refer to Figure 29. Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state SRM 2, Immediate Readout Mode. Operating Region Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 29. Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 101 Spyder 3 CL User's Manual PRELIMINARY Dark Current Dump to Immediate Readout (T < #) > DUMP (MAX) DUMP EXSYNC DUMP VERT_TRANS LVAL Valid Dark Current Dump to Immediate Readout (T > #) > DUMP (MAX) DUMP EXSYNC DUMP VERT_TRANS LVAL Valid DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 102 Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump state SRM 0, Auto Mode. Operating Region Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 29. Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump state DUMP IMMEDIATE EXSYNC DUMP VERT_TRANS LVAL Valid 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 103 EXSYNC is skipped and, therefore, the output will be at least twice as bright. • This value is saved with the camera settings. • This value may be viewed using either the gcp command or the get srm command. Related Commands: sem, ssf Example: srm 0 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 104 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 105: Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, And Configuration Table

    The camera link standard is intended to be extremely flexible in order to meet the needs of different camera and frame grabber manufacturers. The DALSA Camera Link Implementation Road Map (available at from http://mv.dalsa.com) details how DALSA standardizes its use of the Camera Link interface. LVDS Technical Description Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) is a high speed, low power, general purpose interface standard.
  • Page 106 • Camera Control 2 (CC2) • Camera Control 3 (CC3) • Camera Control 4 (CC4) The S3-xx uses the following camera control signals: Table 20: DALSA Camera Control Configuration EXSYNC, negative edge active PRIN Direct in High Sensitivity mode Not Used...

  • Page 107: Camera Link Bit Definitions

    8,9,10,11 n=10,12 8.3 Camera Link Configuration Tables The following table provides tap reconstruction information. DALSA is working with the machine vision industry to use this table as the basis for auto configuration. Visit the http://mv.dalsa.com Web site and view the DALSA Camera Link Implementation Road Map document, 03-32-00450, for further details.
  • Page 108 Output Taps, Bit Width, Number of Processing Nodes where Cx is the configuration ID x is <1,2,3…> HDW is <Base, Medium, Full> Number of Output Taps is <1,2,3…> Bit width is <8, 10, 12…> Number Processing Nodes is <1 or 2> 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 109 Row Color Offset <0,1,2,3…> Column Color Offset <0,1,2,3…> DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 110 Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse Reverse CC4 <Spare> Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare DVAL out <Strobe Strobe Valid Strobe Valid Strobe Valid Strobe Valid Strobe Valid Valid, Alternate> Spare out <Spare> Spare Spare Spare Spare Spare (For future use) 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 111: Emc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC Part 15 Class A, Industry Canada ICES-003 Class A, and the EMC Directive for CE Marking. Place of Issue Waterloo, ON, CANADA Date of Issue March 2008 Name and Signature Hank Helmond Quality Manager, DALSA Corp. of authorized person DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 112 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 113: Revision History

    -Dark current diagrams in Appendix A were missing labels. Labels restored. -Mechanicals updated to show RoHS-compliant stickers, p. 17, 31, 32. -LUT information for the 4k model added: pages 25 and 26, 55 and 56, 70 to 72, and 83. DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 114 PRELIMINARY Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...

  • Page 115: Index

    24, 43 commands, 26 list, 86 conectors fiber-optic light sources, 33 Camera Link, 17 connectors, 15 filters, 33 Camera Link, 18 flat field correction Hirose, 16 errors, 68 power, 16 performing, 61 restrictions, 60 results, 68 coefficient, 62 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...
  • Page 116 97 immediate, 97 setting, 53 rebooting, 75 magnification, 33 resolution, 7 MDR26 connector, 15 restoring mechanical coefficients, 74 drawing, 31 factory settings, 73 mechanical specs, 7 roi. See Region of Interest mirror mode setting, 52 03-032-20008-03 DALSA...
  • Page 117 19 settings outputs, 54 factory, 25 restoring, 73 returning, 80, 83 saving, 73 shielded cables video data, 78, 105 voltage compliance, 34 statistics, 77 measurement, 79 STROBE, 20 subtracting background, 66 sync frequency, 79 warning messages, 94 DALSA 03-032-20008-03...

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