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Pco pixelfly Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions pco. imaging...
  • Page 3 # When the device is not properly working although you fol- lowed all instructions of the user's manual. # When the camera fell to the floor or the housing has been damaged. # When the device shows apparent deviations of normal operation. !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Powering Up ................12 Functional Principle Block Diagram and Internal Data Stream......13 Color Definition Algorithm............16 Operating several Cameras from one Computer ....17 Timing pixelfly VGA / HiRes / Scientific r........18 Async Mode................18 Video Mode ................19 DoubleShutter Mode .............20 pixelfly qe ................21 Async Mode................21 Video Modee .................22...
  • Page 6 Dimensions and Weight (VGA, SVGA – long version) ..30 Dimensions and Weight (QE – long version) ......32 Dimensions and Weight (VGA, QE – short version)....34 System Data................36 Spectral Response ..............37 Operating Instructions pixelfly Version 03/2006 Subject to change without prior notice! Copyright by PCO, 2006 !PCO 2006...

  • Page 7: Installation And Powering Up

    1. Installation and Powering Up 1. Installation and Powering Up The pixelfly imaging system consists of camera and PCI-Board. To get the system working properly, follow the instructions. 1.1 Computer System Requirements The PCI-Board should be installed in a computer with following characteristics: "...

  • Page 8: Installing The Pci-Board

    Make sure the board does not touch any electrical conducting parts (housing, other boards, wires or chillers) It is essential to use a master PCI-slot. Some computers re- quire additional enabling of PCI-slot mastering on BIOS level. !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 9: Installation Of The Hardware Driver

    CD. Updating the hardware driver For updating an existing driver, please download the newest driver version from the internet under http://www.pco.de. For installation please read the actual information in the re- adme.txt file which will be download automatically with the driver.

  • Page 10: Installation Of The Software 'Camware

    After successful installation you will have the new directory ‘Digital Camera Toolbox’. CamWare and some additional useful tools will be installed to this directory. Hotline In case you have problems during installation, call our hotline (see „Customer Service“). !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 11: Camera And Pci-Board

    The LEDs show the operating states as follows: LED 1 (green) control display when connection between camera head and PCI-Board is ok LED 1 (red) control display at data transfer LED 2 (green) Power-On (blinking) LED 2 (red) control display at external trigger input !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 12: Lens Mount

    (no warranty!). The VGA and HiRes sensors have a 1/2“ format, the SVGA and QE sensors a 2/3“. We recommend to use for all pixelfly Ver- sions a 2/3“ or 1“ compatible lens. Cameras with high resolution sensor should preferably be equipped with a high quality lens to take advantage of the high resolution.

  • Page 13: Functional Principle

    For detailed information to CamWare please see the separate manual ‚CamWare’. 2.1 Block Diagram and Data Stream Block Diagram In the following block diagram the structure of the complete camera system is shown. Lens High speed data transfer CCD Head PCI-Interface-Board External Trigger Input !PCO 2006 pixelfly...
  • Page 14 256 (2E8) grey levels. The command ‘Convert Control’ allows to select a discretionary range between 0 ... 4095 grey levels which is then displayed in 256 grey levels on the PC monitor. Monitor Camera PCI-Interface-Board Graphic Board PCI-Bus !PCO 2006 pixelfly...
  • Page 15 256 (2E8) grey levels. The command ‘Convert Control’ allows to select a discretionary range between 0 ... 4095 grey levels which is then displayed in 256 grey levels on the PC monitor. Monitor Camera PCI-Interface-Board Graphic Board PCI-Bus !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 16: Color Definition Algorithm

    Example for Pixel = ( R + R )/4 = ( G + G )/4 GREEN BLUE Example for Pixel = ( R + R )/2 GREEN = ( B + B )/2 BLUE !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 17: Operating Several Cameras From One Computer

    Please note that with synchronous triggering, maximum two VGA cameras can be used. Cameras with higher resolution (pixelfly Scientific, HiRes, qe) can cause conflicts. The advantage of the FIFO memory (compared with a full frame memory) is that you have no additional delay.

  • Page 18: Timing

    3. Timing 3. Timing 3.1 pixelfly VGA / HiRes / Scientific The pixelfly timing depends of the exposure mode Async-, Video- and DoubleShutter modes are available. Async Mode Each trigger (internal or external) generates an image. The following signals /BUSY, /CCD-Exposure and /CCD- Readout are at the 26-pin.

  • Page 19: Video Mode

    5,6ms $ 0,5 V4-Binning 24,8ms $ 0,5 VGA (210/215) V1-Binning: 12,8ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning 6,8ms $ 0,5 V4-Binning 79,8ms $ 0,5 Scientific V1-Binning 40,3ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning 104,0ms $ 0,5 HiRes / UV V1-Binning 52,5ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 20: Doubleshutter Mode

    5,6ms $ 0,5 V4-Binning 24,8ms $ 0,5 VGA (210/215) V1-Binning: 12,8ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning 6,8ms $ 0,5 V4-Binning 79,8ms $ 0,5 Scientific V1-Binning 40,3ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning 104,0ms $ 0,5 HiRes / UV V1-Binning 52,5ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 21: Pixelfly Qe

    3. Timing 3.2 pixelfly qe The pixelfly timing depends of the exposure mode. Async-, Video- and DoubleShutter modes are available. Async Mode Each trigger (internal or external) generates an image. The following signals /BUSY, /CCD-Exposure and /CCD- Readout are at the 26-pin. HD-DSUB socket of the PCI-Board.

  • Page 22: Video Modee

    CCD-Exposure CCD-Readout Exposure Time > Readout Time BUSY CCD-Exposure CCD-Readout CCD Readout Time The CCD readout time depends of the CCD sensor and of the selected binning: 88,3ms $ 0,5 pixelfly qe V1-Binning 44,8ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 23: Doubleshutter Mod

    2. laser pulse = 1. laser pulse + t + (t + t ) CCD Readout Time The CCD readout time depends of the CCD sensor and of the selected binning: 88,3ms $ 0,5 pixelfly qe V1-Binning 44,8ms $ 0,5 V2-Binning !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 24: Trigger Control

    4. Trigger Control 4. Trigger Control The pixelfly can be triggered via the 26-pin. HD-DSUB socket at the PCI-Board. Additional control signals are available. The trigger control is generated by the Front-End-Processor ORION (see chapter 5). Pinning of the 26-pin. HD-DSUB socket at the PCI-Board:...
  • Page 25 4. Trigger Control Trigger Input Voltages The trigger input voltage can be changed to +12V or +24V. For details see Technical Manual of the pixelfly available at PCO on request. min. typ. max. R 111 Input 24V 10 V 24 V 40 V 3.3 kOhm...

  • Page 26: Front-End Processor

    Furthermore there are three double opto-coupler available (Gal- vanic separated). The Assembler Source Code of the ORION processor can be found on the PCO Utility CD (ORION201.ASM, 8515DEF.INC). An executable code (Intel-Hex) can be downloaded via the PCI interface by a programming software (see SDK directory).

  • Page 27: Software

    You will find more information about Plug-Ins on our website. In case your software is not listed above, please contact PCO. Software Development Kit In case you have written your own software or you wish to in-...

  • Page 28: Servicing, Maintenance And Cleaning Instructions

    Do not leave the camera’s optical input window open, without lens or protecting cap. Our warranty does not cover damaged optical surfaces caused by improper cleaning methods. !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 29: Appendix

    " Settings in the camera control software " Technical data of the computer Warranty PCO grants a warranty by law for the pixelfly System (camera, PCI-Board, FOL or coaxial cable, power supply). The warranty period starts on day of delivery ex-factory. In case of defect within the warranty period replacement or repair will be made (at PCO’s discretion) free of charge.

  • Page 30: Dimensions And Weight (Vga, Svga - Long Version)

    8. Appendix Dimensions and Weight pixelfly cameras are available in different housings. Please se- lect the right version! VGA, HiRes and Scientific versions (long housing) Lateral view Top view Front View !PCO 2006 pixelfly...
  • Page 31 8. Appendix Rear View Top View (bottom view incl. tripod) Weight of the Camera Head: about 270g !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 32: Dimensions And Weight (Qe - Long Version)

    8. Appendix QE versions (long housing) Lateral View Top View Front View !PCO 2006 pixelfly...
  • Page 33 8. Appendix Rear View Top View (bottom view incl. tripod) Weight of the Camera Head: about 290g !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 34: Dimensions And Weight (Vga, Qe - Short Version)

    8. Appendix VGA versions (short housing) QE versions (short housing) Lateral View Top View Front View !PCO 2006 pixelfly...
  • Page 35 8. Appendix Rear View Top View (bottom view incl. tripod) Weight of the Camera Head: about 280g !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 36: System Data

    1, 2 Binning Horizontal factor 1, 2 factor 1, 2 Camera Head + PCI-Board Power consumption 1 A at 5 V, 400mA at 12 V PCI-Board about 10 W Camera Head about 2,6 W …3,3 W !PCO 2006 pixelfly...

  • Page 37: Spectral Response

    8. Appendix Spectrale Response (typical values) pixelfly VGA pixelfly Scientific pixelfly HiRes Scientific HiRes !PCO 2006 pixelfly...
  • Page 38 8. Appendix pixelfly qe low light mode (= gain high) standard mode (= gain normal) !PCO 2006 pixelfly...
  • Page 39 We hope this camera will be an always valuable tool for your scientific day in, day out work. Comments, suggestions or any new idea on our system are welcome. We are at your disposal at any time, also after your buying of this camera. Your PCO Team pco. imaging PCO AG...

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