Table Of Contents - Dalsa Falcon2 Series User Manual

Contents
Camera User's Manual ___________________________________________________________________________________ 1
The Falcon2 Cameras ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Software and Hardware Setup ______________________________________________________________________________ 18
The Falcon2 Cameras
System Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 6
Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 6
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor ................................................................... 6
Description ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Key Features ....................................................................................................................... 7
Programmability ................................................................................................................... 7
Applications ......................................................................................................................... 7
Part Numbers and Software Requirements ......................................................................................... 8
Camera Performance Specifications ................................................................................................... 9
Certifications ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Shock and Vibration ............................................................................................................................ 10
Supported Industry Standards ............................................................................................................. 11
GenICam ............................................................................................................................. 11
Responsivity & Quantum Efficiency ..................................................................................................... 12
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications .......................................................................................................... 15
Sensor Block Diagram and Pixel Readout .......................................................................................... 16
Mechanicals ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Minimum Recommended System Requirements ................................................................ 18
Setup Steps: Overview ........................................................................................................................ 18
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software (including GUI) ............................... 18
2. Connect Camera Link Cables and Power ........................................................................ 18
3. Establish communicating with the camera ....................................................................... 18
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern ................................................................. 18
5. Operate the Camera ........................................................................................................ 18
Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber and Software ............................................................ 19
Install Frame Grabber .......................................................................................................... 19
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert ........................................................................................ 19
Step 2. Connect Power, Data, and Trigger Cables ............................................................................. 19
Power Connector ................................................................................................................. 20
Camera Link Data Connector .............................................................................................. 21
Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals ................................................................... 21
Input Signals, Camera Link .................................................................................................. 21
Frame Start Trigger (EXSYNC) ........................................................................................... 21
LEDs .................................................................................................................................... 21
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera ............................................................................ 22
Power on the camera ........................................................................................................... 22
Initialize the frame grabber .................................................................................................. 22
Initialize communication with the camera ............................................................................ 22
Check LED Status ............................................................................................................... 22
Software Interface ................................................................................................................ 22
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