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Dalsa Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Monochrome User Manual

Falcon xdr series; falcon hg series; up to 1.4 megapixels, high speed cmos area scan cameras
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Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Monochrome – FA-20-01M1H
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  • Page 1 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User’s Manual Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Monochrome – FA-20-01M1H Falcon 1.4M100 HG Monochrome – FA-21-01M1H Falcon 1M120 HG Monochrome – FA-21-1M120 Falcon VGA300 HG Monochrome – FA-21-3HK3H Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Color – FA-22-01M1H Falcon 1.4M100 HG Color – FA-23-01M1H Falcon 1M120 HG Color –...
  • Page 2 © 2010 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

    Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE FALCON XDR AND HG CAMERAS..............7 Camera Highlights........................8 1.1.1 Features............................. 8 1.1.2 Programmability......................... 8 1.1.3 Description..........................8 1.1.4 Applications ..........................9 Camera Performance Specifications................... 10 Responsivity and Quantum Efficiency................13 1.3.1 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications....................14 1.3.2 Cosmetic Specification ......................
  • Page 4 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.3.1 Retrieving Camera Settings ....................32 First Power Up Camera Settings ..................32 Saving and Restoring Settings ....................33 3.5.1 Factory Settings........................33 3.5.2 User Settings ........................... 34 Camera Output Format ......................34 3.6.1...
  • Page 5 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA 4.3.1 Illumination..........................68 4.3.2 Light Sources........................... 68 4.3.3 Filters ............................68 4.3.4 Lens Modeling ......................... 68 4.3.5 Magnification and Resolution ....................69 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................71 Common Solutions........................ 71 5.1.1 Connections..........................71 Troubleshooting Using the Serial Interface................ 72 5.2.1...
  • Page 6 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual APPENDIX C: EMC DECLARATION......................89 EMC Declaration of Conformity ................... 89 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..........................91 INDEX 93 Contents...

  • Page 7: Introduction To The Falcon Xdr And Hg Cameras

    Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras The Falcon camera family is a group of eight high performance cameras which are organized in two branches: • XDR series • HG series They are also available in color (FA-22 and FA-23 series) or monochrome (FA-20 and FA-21 series) versions.

  • Page 8: Camera Highlights

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Highlights 1.1.1 Features • Three resolutions: 1.4 megapixels, 1400(H) x 1024(V) resolution, 100fps, 8 or 10 bit 1 megapixel, 1024(H) x 1024(V) resolution, 120fps, 8 bits VGA resolution, 640(H) x 480(V) resolution, 300fps, 8 bits •...

  • Page 9: Applications

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA 1.1.4 Applications The Falcon XDR and HG cameras are ideal for monochrome or color applications requiring high speed, superior image quality, and high responsivity, in space constrained areas. These features make Falcon cameras applicable to: •...

  • Page 10: Camera Performance Specifications

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Performance Specifications Camera Resolution Maximum Bit Depth Dynamic Range Color or Model Frame Rate Monochrome 1.4M XDR 1400Hx1024V 100fps 8 or 10 user selectable 55dB Both 1.4M HG 1400Hx1024V 8 or 10 user selectable...
  • Page 11 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Electrical Interface Units Notes Input Voltage Volts +12V to 15V Power Dissipation < 3 Operating Temperature °C 0 to 50 Output Data Configuration Base mini-Camera Link Output Format (# of taps)
  • Page 12 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Color Operating Ranges Units Notes Antiblooming >1000 x Saturation DN rms Red: 1.0 (Falcon XDR) 5, 7 Blue: 1.2 (Falcon XDR) Green: 0.7 (Falcon XDR) Red: 1.6 (Falcon HG) Blue: 2.1 (Falcon HG) Green: 1.1 (Falcon HG)

  • Page 13: Responsivity And Quantum Efficiency

    Wavelengths below 390 nm are ultra-violet while those above 780 nm are termed infra-red. Note: DALSA recommends using a 700nm cutoff filter with the HG and XDR color series cameras since the blue and green color filters become transparent above 700nm.

  • Page 14: Sensor Cosmetic Specifications

    20.0% 10.0% 1000 Wavelength (nm) 1.3.1 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications The following table highlights the current cosmetic specifications for the DALSA sensor inside the Falcon cameras. Monochrome Camera Blemish Specifications Blemish Specifications Maximum Number of Defects Hot pixel defects Single pixel defects...
  • Page 15 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Clusters defects No limit (see note) Spot defects Column defects Row defects Definition of sensor cosmetic specifications Hot pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, in dark, deviates by more than 400DN (10-bits) from its neighboring pixels.

  • Page 16: Cosmetic Specification

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 1.3.2 Cosmetic Specification Beyond sensor cosmetic testing, the Falcon cameras are placed under additional testing to more closely examine potential cosmetic defects due to the sensor glass. Glass defects are considered to be a group of pixels exceeding the maximum % deviation below the mean and the cluster size specifications.

  • Page 17: Certifications

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Certifications Compliancy as per European directive RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and RoHS People’s Republic of Chin Electronic Industry Standard SJ/T11364-2006 Shock and Vibration Certifications Falcon cameras are shock and vibration tested to ensure their performance in industrial environments. All...
  • Page 18 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras...

  • Page 19: Camera Hardware Interface

    Camera Hardware Interface Installation Overview When setting up your camera, you should take these 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.

  • Page 20: Input/Output Connectors And Led

    10m in length. This is to ensure system integrity since a typical Camera Link camera can only achieve 5.6m transmission distances. DALSA does not guarantee good imaging performance with low quality cables of any length. In general, DALSA recommends the use of high quality cables in lengths for any cable length.

  • Page 21: Led Status Indicator

    Rate and Exposure Time on page 36. The following tables provide this camera’s principal Camera Link information. See Appendix A for the complete DALSA Camera Link configuration table, and refer to the DALSA Web site, www.dalsa.com, for the official Camera Link documents.
  • Page 22 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Link Hardware Configuration Summary Configuration 8 Bit Ports Supported Serializer Bit Number of Number of SDR26 Width Chips Connectors Base A, B, C BASE Port Definition Configuration Mode (set with...

  • Page 23: Input Signals, Camera Link

    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. DALSA Camera Control Configuration Signal Configuration EXSYNC...

  • Page 24: Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals

    These signals indicate when data is valid, allowing you to clock the data from the camera to your acquisition system. These signals are part of the Camera Link configuration and you should refer to the DALSA Camera Link Implementation Road Map, available at www.dalsa.com, for the standard location of these signals.

  • Page 25: Power Connector (Optional)

    PoCL supply. However, DALSA recommends connecting only one power supply to the camera.. Visit the www.dalsa.com Web site for a list of companies that make power supplies that meet the camera’s requirements. The companies listed should not be considered the only choices.

  • Page 26: Image Sensor And Pixel Readout

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Image Sensor and Pixel Readout The camera uses DALSA’s new DCR1410M, 1.4 mega pixel, 1400 x 1024 CMOS sensor. Row 1024 Row 1024 Row 1024 Row 1024 Column 1 Column 2...

  • Page 27: Camera Readout And Coordinates

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA The color camera model has a Bayer filter applied to the CMOS sensor to allow for color separation. Each individual pixel is covered by either a red, green, or blue filter as shown in the figure below. The camera outputs raw color data--no color interpolation is performed.
  • Page 28 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual     Camera Hardware Interface...

  • Page 29: Serial Interface: How To Control The Camera

    • Generating a test pattern for debugging Note: If you have installed the DALSA Sapera LT vision software package, you can use the CamExpert application to communicate with the camera. CamExpert provides a user-friendly graphical interface that allows you to directly adjust the camera parameters with typical window elements, such as drop-down lists, without using explicit serial commands.

  • Page 30: Setting Baud Rate

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Command Format When entering commands, remember that: • A carriage return <CR> ends each command. • The camera will answer each command with either <CR><LF> OK > Error x: Error . The is always the last character sent by the camera.

  • Page 31: Camera Serial Command Help Screen

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Camera Serial Command Help Screen For quick help, the camera can retrieve all available serial commands and parameters through the serial interface. To view the help screen, use the serial command: •...

  • Page 32: Retrieving Information About The Camera

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Verify temperature Verify voltage Write FPN coefficients Write PRNU coefficients Set window start end iixyxy 0-0:1-1:0-1399: 0-1023:1-1399:1-1023 Write user settings Retrieving Information About the Camera To retrieve the camera model, use the command: •...

  • Page 33: Saving And Restoring Settings

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA • Flat field coefficients enabled (Factory FFC coefficients calibrated in exposure mode 2, 10 bit, 50 fps) • Exposure mode 2 • 100 fps • 9000 µs exposure time • Camera Link mode 2 (Base configuration, 2 taps, 8 bits) •...

  • Page 34: User Settings

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.5.2 User Settings You can save or restore your user settings to non-volatile memory using the following serial commands. • To save all current user settings to non-volatile memory, use the command wus. The camera will automatically restore the saved user settings when powered up.

  • Page 35: Setting The Camera's Pixel Rate

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Serial Command: clm Purpose Sets the camera’s Camera Link configuration, number of Camera Link taps and data bit depth. • Syntax: clm m Syntax Elements: • Output mode to use: 2: Base configuration, 2 taps, 8 bit output...

  • Page 36: Setting Exposure Mode, Frame Rate And Exposure Time

    Non-Concurrent vs. Concurrent Modes of Operation One of the main benefits of DALSA’s global shutter CMOS devices is that you have the choice to operate the camera where integration and readout are concurrent (that is, they overlap for some duration) or where integration and readout are not concurrent (that is, they occur serially).

  • Page 37: Setting The Exposure Mode And Time

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA In non-concurrent mode, a low-to-high transition in the EXSYNC signal starts the integration time, and a high-to-low transition in the EXSYNC signal starts the readout of image data. This is the same as in concurrent mode.
  • Page 38 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Non-concurrent mode occurs when integration and readout are performed serially. In concurrent mode integration and readout can overlap. To set the exposure time, the camera must be operating in exposure mode 2, 6 or 10. If you enter an exposure time outside of a valid range, the input will be clipped to the min or max.

  • Page 39: Exposure Modes In Detail

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA If you enter an exposure time outside of a valid range, the input will be clipped to the min or max. Refer to the help screen (h command) for the valid range.
  • Page 40 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Mode 4: Smart EXSYNC, External Frame Rate and Exposure Time In this mode, EXSYNC sets both the frame period and the exposure time. The rising edge of EXSYNC marks the beginning of the exposure and the falling edge initiates readout. There is a 100μs delay between the trigger and the start of the exposure.
  • Page 41 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Mode 6: External Frame Rate, Fixed Exposure Time In this mode, the frame rate is triggered externally with the falling edge of EXSYNC generating the rising edge of a programmable exposure time. There is a 100μs delay between the trigger and the start of the exposure.
  • Page 42 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Mode 10: External Frame Rate, Fixed Exposure Time In this mode, the frame rate is triggered externally using the EXSYNC falling edge. There is a 100μs delay between the trigger and the start of the exposure. The minimum exposure time is 10μs. The minimum delay between the readout and the next EXSYNC is 1μs.

  • Page 43: Setting The Frame Rate

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA 3.7.4 Setting the Frame Rate To set the camera frame rate, the camera must be operating in exposure mode 2. Changing the frame rate will automatically adjust the exposure time if necessary. The camera sends a warning when this occurs.

  • Page 44: Setting A Vertical Window Of Interest

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Setting a Vertical Window of Interest A window of interest is a subset of a full frame image that is desired as output from the camera. Because the sensor is outputting only the designated window of interest, the benefit is an increase in frame rate and a reduction in data volume.
  • Page 45 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA FA-2x-1M120-00-R 8000 7142.9 7000 6000 5000 5000 Frame 4000 3030.3 Rate 3000 1724.1 2000 917.4 1000 476.2 194.6 156.3 122.2 1024 Active Rows (Lines) Note: 8 is the smallest number of lines supported by the FA-2x-1M120-00-R cameras.
  • Page 46 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual FA-2x-3HK3H-00-R 6000 5555.6 5000 4000 3448.3 Frame 3000 Rate 2000 2000 1075.3 1000 558.7 480.8 362.3 Active Rows (Lines) Note: 16 is the smallest number of lines supported by the FA-2x-3HK3H-00-R camera.
  • Page 47 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Serial Command: wse To set a window of interest: • Set the window coordinates, using the window start end command: wse 0 1 x y x y The maximum frame rate increases as you decrease the sequence size.

  • Page 48: Flat Field Correction

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Flat Field Correction This camera has the ability to calculate correction coefficients in order to remove non-uniformity in the image. This video correction operates on a pixel-by-pixel basis and implements a two point correction for each pixel.
  • Page 49 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA PRNU correction requires a clean, white reference. The quality of this reference is important for proper calibration. White paper is often not sufficient because the grain in the white paper will distort the correction.
  • Page 50 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual How can one match gain and offset values on multiple cameras? 1. One way is of course to use flat field correction. All cameras would be set up under the same conditions including lighting and then calibrated with ccf and cpa.

  • Page 51: Flat Field Correction For Color Camera Models

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA 3.9.1 Flat Field Correction for Color Camera Models Flat field correction can be used in the color cameras to both correct FPN and PRNU, as on mono cameras. However, we recommend that the user use the factory calibrated FFC coefficients for PRNU and FPN correction, and the digital color gain (sdc command) to perform white balancing.
  • Page 52 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Spectral distribution of light source used during calibration of color cameras only. This corresponds roughly to a 5200 K color temperature. Serial Interface: How to Control the Camera...

  • Page 53: Selecting Factory Or User Coefficients

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA 3.9.2 Selecting Factory or User Coefficients Serial Command: csn Purpose: Selects the coefficient set to use. The camera ships with a factory calibrated set of FPN and PRNU coefficients. The factory coefficients cannot be erased or modified.

  • Page 54: Selecting The Calibration Sample Size

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual PRNU coefficients. 0 = PRNU coefficients disabled 1 = PRNU coefficients enabled Notes: The coefficient set that you are enabling or disabling is determined by the csn value. Refer to the previous section for an explanation of the csn command.
  • Page 55 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Notes: Before performing this command, stop all light from entering the camera. (Tip: cover lens with a lens cap.) The goal is to subtract all non-uniformities and offsets to obtain a 0 DN output in dark. Analog offset should be set to 0 since it gets subtracted out during FPN calibration.

  • Page 56: Performing Prnu Calibration

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual the user coefficient set (csn 1) before you can perform FPN calibration. An error message is returned if you attempt to perform FPN calibration when using csn 0. Example: • sfc 10 50 3.9.6...
  • Page 57 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Notes: PRNU correction can only be performed in exposure mode sem 2, sem 9 or sem 10. Calibrate FPN before calibrating PRNU. If you are not performing FPN calibration then issue the rpc (reset pixel coefficients) command and set the sdo (set digital offset) value so that the output is near zero under dark.

  • Page 58: Saving, Loading And Resetting Coefficients

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.9.7 Saving, Loading and Resetting Coefficients Serial Commands: wpc, wfc, lpc, rpc Saving the Current PRNU Coefficients Purpose: Saves the current PRNU coefficients to non-volatile memory. Syntax: • Notes: The wpc command is not available when the camera is using the factory calibrated coefficients (csn 0).

  • Page 59: Gain Adjustments

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Resetting the Current Pixel Coefficients Purpose: Resets the current user coefficients to zero. This command also resets saved coefficients to zero, resulting in raw video without correction being output from the camera.

  • Page 60: Enabling Color Gain

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Sensor tap selection. This is always 0 for all taps. • Gain setting. The gain ranges are 1024 to 8191. The digital video values are multiplied by this value where: Digital Gain = 1024 For example, to set a digital gain of 2.0, i equals...

  • Page 61: Subtracting Background

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Color selection. The allowable range is 1 to 4. 1 = Red, 2 = Green (Red), 3 = Green (Blue), and 4 = Blue. Gain setting. The gain ranges are 1024 to 8191. The...
  • Page 62 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual • Notes: When subtracting a digital value from the digital video signal the output can no longer reach its maximum. Use the command to correct for this where: max output value...

  • Page 63: Generating A Test Pattern

    Test pattern horizontal ramp Test pattern vertical ramp Test pattern diagonal ramp: Reserved for DALSA product support. Reserved for DALSA product support. When switching the camera from video mode (svm 0) to one of the test pattern modes (svm 4 thru 8), the camera "turns off"...
  • Page 64 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Test 8-Bit 10-Bit Pattern Horizontal Ramp (svm 4) Vertical Ramp (svm 5) Diagonal Ramp (svm 6) Serial Interface: How to Control the Camera...

  • Page 65: Optical And Mechanical Considerations

    Optical and Mechanical Considerations Mechanical Interface Note: All measurements in mm. Tolerances are indicated by decimals: ± .XX = 0.05 ± 0.15 .X = Side Mechanical Dimensions (in mm) Optical and Mechanical Considerations...
  • Page 66 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Front and Side Mechanical Dimensions (in mm) Back Panel For optimal camera performance, the camera can be cooled by applying forced air flow or by attaching the camera to a material that can conduct heat away from the camera.

  • Page 67: Lens Mounts

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Lens Mounts Configuration Flange Back Focal Length (sensor die to adapter) C-Mount 17.526 Maximum Falcon 1.4M100 C-Mount Sensor Format Resolution 1400 x 1024 Fits inside 1” format 1189 x 891 2/3” format 864 x 648 1/2”...

  • Page 68: Optical Interface

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Optical Interface 4.3.1 Illumination The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the particular application. Factors include the nature, speed, and spectral characteristics of objects being imaged, exposure times, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, and more.

  • Page 69: Magnification And Resolution

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA back focal length (BFL) is the distance from the image side of the lens surface to the second focal point. The object distance (OD) is the distance from the first principal point to the object.
  • Page 70 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Optical and Mechanical Considerations...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The information in this chapter can help you solve problems that may occur during the setup of your camera. Remember that the camera is part of the entire acquisition system. You may have to troubleshoot any or all of the following: •...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting Using The Serial Interface

    DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Data Clocking/Output Signals To validate cable integrity, have the camera send out a test pattern and verify it is being properly received. Refer to section 3.11 Generating a Test Pattern for further information on running test patterns.

  • Page 73: Specific Solutions

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Specific Solutions 5.3.1 No Output or Erratic Behavior 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 (for example EXSYNC, if camera is using an internal signal for synchronization).
  • Page 74 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Troubleshooting...

  • Page 75: Appendix A: 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 in the Knowledge Center at www.dalsa.com) details how DALSA standardizes its use of the Camera Link interface.

  • Page 76: Video Data

    For more information on image data bit allocations, refer to the official Camera Link specification on the www.dalsa.com Web site. DALSA Camera Control Configuration Falcon Stop Action Cameras Camera Link Name EXSYNC...

  • Page 77: Communication

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Communication Two LVDS pairs have been allocated for asynchronous serial communication to and from the camera and frame grabber. Cameras and frame grabbers should support at least 9600 baud. These signals are •...
  • Page 78 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 9.81 8.18 3.294 FRAME PERIOD 65.2 61.6 TRANSFER 9702 8090 107.2 3216 READOUT 26.2 16.2 OVERHEAD 0.436 1.64 7.636 2.843 6.436 LINE clocks 0.64 0.26 0.262 LVAL_LOW clocks PR_LOW PR_INT Symbol...

  • Page 79: Bit Assignments According To Configuration

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Bit Assignments According to Configuration The following table describes the bit assignments for both 8-bit and 10-bit 2 tap base configuration (clm 2 and clm 3). The two taps are interleaved and provide consecutive pixels simultaneously (for example, with the 8-bit configuration, port A starts with pixel 0 and port B pixel 1, and so on).
  • Page 80 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Appendix A: Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, and Configuration Table...

  • Page 81: Appendix B: Error Handling And Command List

    Appendix B: Error Handling and Command List All Available Commands As a quick reference, the following table lists all of the commands available to the camera user. For detailed information on using these commands, refer to Chapter Parameter types are identified as: t = tap id i = integer value f = real number...
  • Page 82 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command Params Description coefficient set Selects the coefficient set to use, either: number 0 = Factory calibrated set of FPN and PRNU coefficients. These coefficients cannot be erased or modified.
  • Page 83 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Syntax Command Params Description Load pixel coefficients Set offset Allows user to manually set the temperature color offset correction factor correction factor i.e. slope. Minimum = 1.00 Maximum = 4.00 reset camera Reset the entire camera (reboot).
  • Page 84 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command Params Description Set digital color Allows user to manually set digital color gains for gain individual colors. The allowable range is 1 to 4. 1 = Red, 2 = Green (Red), 3 = Green (Blue), and 4 = Blue.
  • Page 85 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Syntax Command Params Description set mirroring Enables or disables mirroring mode: mode" 0: disabled 1: enabled set output Sets the output throughput. Possible values are 80 or 160 throughput MHz. Set PRNU...
  • Page 86 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command Params Description write FPN Saves the FPN coefficients coefficients write PRNU Saves the PRNU coefficients coefficients i i x1 y1 window start end Sets the window start and stop pixels where: x2 y2 i is the window sequence id.

  • Page 87: Error Messages

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Error Messages As a quick reference, the following table lists all of the error and warning messages the camera user could experience. Error \ Warning Code Camera Response Error 1: Invalid command>...
  • Page 88 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Error 27: Reserved factory coefficient set, change coefficient set number> Warning 28: Coefficient may be inaccurate A/D clipping has occurred> Warning 29: Greater than 1% of coefficients have been clipped> Error 30 : ECC failure>...

  • Page 89: Appendix C: Emc Declaration

    FA-21-1M120 FA-23-1M120 FA-21-3HK3H FA-23-3HK3H The CE Mark Evaluation of the DALSA FA-2x cameras, which are manufactured by DALSA Inc., meets the following requirements: EN 55022, EN 55011, CISPR-11, CISPR-22, ICES-003 Class B, and FCC Part 15 Emissions Requirements. EN 61326-1 and EN 55024 Immunity to Disturbances.
  • Page 90 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Appendix C: EMC Declaration...

  • Page 91: Technical Support

    Technical Support Any support question or request can be submitted via our web site: Technical support form via our web page: http://www.dalsa.com/mv/support Support requests for imaging product installations, Support requests for imaging applications Product literature and driver updates http://www.http://www.dalsa.com/mv/download Technical Support...
  • Page 92 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Technical Support...

  • Page 93: Index

    Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Index format, 30 list, 81 parameters, 30 antiblooming, 11 connector, 20 Camera Link, 21 power, 25 background subtract, 61 control configuration, 76 base configuration, 21 control signals, 76 baud rate, 30...
  • Page 94 DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual help, 31 hot mirror, 68 pixel rate, 34 pixel readout, 26 PoCL, 24 illumination, 68 power incorrect line rate, 73 connector, 25 input/output, 20 PRNU, 48 inputs (user bus), 23 PRNU calibration, 56...
  • Page 95 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA serial interface, 72 video data, 76 Index...

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