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Summary of Contents for THORLABS CC215MU
- Page 1 Cooled Scientific Digital Camera User Guide CC215MU Cooled sCMOS Scientific Camera...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operation .......................... 19 Chapter 4 4.1. Starting the Camera ....................19 4.2. Camera Timing Diagrams ................... 20 4.3. Equal-Exposure Pulse (CC215MU Quantalux Only) ..........22 4.4. Hot Pixel Correction ....................23 CC215MU Specifications....................24 Chapter 5 5.1. sCMOS Sensor Specifications ................... 24... - Page 3 Compact Scientific Digital Cameras 5.3. Imaging Specifications ....................24 5.4. Example Frame Rates ....................25 5.5. CC215MU Power Consumption ................. 25 5.6. Operating/Storage Temperatures ................25 5.7. Sensor Temperatures in Cooling Mode ..............25 Protective Glass Window ....................26 Chapter 6 6.1.
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Page 4: Chapter 1 Safety
Any modification or servicing of this system by unqualified personnel renders Thorlabs free of any liability. This device can only be returned when packed into the complete original packaging, including all foam packing inserts. If necessary, ask for replacement packaging. -
Page 5: Warning Symbol Definitions
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 1: Safety 1.2. Warning Symbol Definitions Below is a list of warning symbols you may encounter in this manual or on your device. Symbol Description Direct Current Alternating Current Both Direct and Alternating Current Earth Ground Terminal Protective Conductor Terminal Frame or Chassis Terminal Equipotentiality... -
Page 6: Product Care
Thorlabs. Any modification or servicing by unqualified personnel renders the warranty null and void, leaving Thorlabs free of liability. Please contact Thorlabs for questions on customization. All cameras are supplied with one USB 3.0 cable. These cables are constructed to provide reliable data throughput at a length of 3 m. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 Description
Failure to do so can result in the carrier refusing to honor the claim. To return your camera to TSI for service, you must first contact your local Thorlabs office or distributor and request a Return Material Authorization (RMA). Returns will not be accepted without an RMA. See Chapter 11, titled “Warranty Information”... -
Page 8: Supplied Equipment
Auxiliary I/O Patch cable – The auxiliary connector on the camera allows the user to access optional camera control and internal status signals (see Section 3.7). Order Thorlabs 8050-CAB1 and TSI-IOBOB or TSI-IOBOB2. Rev A, June 3, 2020 Page 5... -
Page 9: Chapter 3 Setup & Installation
Select the driver that matches the interface on your camera, in this case USB3.0. Thorlabs offers various cameras with Gigabit Ethernet or Camera Link interfaces. If you have more than one camera, and they have different interfaces, select all that apply. - Page 10 Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 3: Setup & Installation Select a driver for installation by clicking on the dropdown arrow and selecting either of the two choices; “This feature will be installed on local hard drive,” or “This feature, and all sub-features, will be installed on local hard drive.”...
- Page 11 USB Driver Installation. Click “Install”. This is required for Cooled sCMOS series cameras. Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installation. This is not required for Cooled sCMOS series cameras, but if you have Thorlabs “GE” cameras it is recommended. If so, click “Install”. Page 8...
- Page 12 Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 3: Setup & Installation Once setup is complete, you may now proceed to the next section that will describe how to connect and power on your camera. When the camera is connected and powered up, you can navigate to the ThorCam Imaging Software as shown below: “Start”→”All Programs”→”ThorIabs”...
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Page 13: Installing 3 Rd Party Software Application Support
Chapter 3: Setup & Installation 3.2.4. Installing 3 Party Software Application Support After installation of Thorlabs components is complete, you have access to interfaces for select 3 -party image ® analysis packages you may already have installed on your computer, such as MATLAB... -
Page 14: Connecting The Camera
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 3: Setup & Installation 3.3. Connecting the Camera Figure 1 Rear Panel Connections To connect the camera, follow the steps below. 1. Connect the provided USB 3.0 cable into the mating USB 3.0 port on the back of the camera. The camera end of the cable will have two thumb screws. -
Page 15: Multiple Camera Operation
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 3: Setup & Installation Figure 2 TEC Power Supply and Mains Adapters Note 1 - All cameras are supplied with one USB 3.0 cable. These cables are constructed to provide reliable data throughput at a length of 3 m. Do not replace this cable with a 3 m cable from a different vendor. -
Page 16: Optical And Mechanical Mounting Considerations
For the best results, the use of a C-mount lens that matches the optical format of the sensor’s imaging area is recommended (refer to the sensor specifications starting at Chapter 5). For more information on Thorlabs C- Mount lenses, please visit www.thorlabs.com. -
Page 17: Using The Camera With A Cage System
Chapter 3: Setup & Installation 3.4.3. Using the Camera with a Cage System The cameras have 4-40 tapped holes on the front face for compatibility with Thorlabs’ 60 mm Cage systems. For more information on Thorlabs’ 60 mm Cage system components, please visit www.thorlabs.com. -
Page 18: Optical Front End
All monochrome Cooled sCMOS cameras are configured with a clear, broadband, AR-coated protective window to preserve the entire sCMOS sensor spectral response. If the image spectrum must be limited, for example to eliminate unwanted near-infrared light, Thorlabs offers a wide range of high-quality interference and colored-glass filters compatible with the camera. -
Page 19: Optical Front End Procedures
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 3: Setup & Installation 3.6. Optical Front End Procedures 3.6.1. Window Removal and Replacement Procedure TSI Cooled sCMOS cameras have a protective clear glass window installed (See Section 3.5.1). The window has a broadband anti-reflection coating that is easily scratched or smudged by oil from fingers. Use soft, clean cotton, latex, or nitrile gloves and handle the window by the edges. -
Page 20: Auxiliary Connector
• Pin 4 EEP Alternate Function (Output – CC215MU Only): EEP - Equal-Exposure Pulse is available when Equal-Exposure Pulse is selected in the ThorCam Settings Dialog or by other means. This signal is active from the time when rolling reset is complete to the time when rolling readout commences. -
Page 21: Auxiliary I/O Cable Requirements
Lengths greater than 10 feet (3 m) have not been evaluated for EMC compliance. The mating connector for the rear panel connector is HIROSE HR10-10P-12P (73). A 10-foot-long (3 m) auxiliary I/O cable and interconnect break-out board are available from Thorlabs allowing access to some of the I/O control functions (LVTTL_Trigger_In, LVTTL_LVAL_Out, LVTTL_FVAL_Out, and LVTTL_Strobe_Out). -
Page 22: Chapter 4 Operation
If you are using the ThorCam Image Acquisition Software please refer to the ThorCam User Guide, which can be accessed in the Documentation selection under the Start menu / All Programs listing for Thorlabs’ products. Rev A, June 3, 2020... -
Page 23: Camera Timing Diagrams
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 4: Operation 4.2. Camera Timing Diagrams Timing Diagram – Standard, Frames per Trigger = 0 or > 1 Figure 9 Timing Diagram – Standard, Frames per Trigger = 1 Figure 10 Page 20 ITN004586-D02... - Page 24 Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 4: Operation Timing Diagram – Bulb Mode Figure 11 Rev A, June 3, 2020 Page 21...
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Page 25: Equal-Exposure Pulse (Cc215Mu Quantalux Only)
Using the example above, a CC215MU at full frame ROI, with a Data Rate setting of 30 fps requires an exposure setting greater than ~33.3 ms for EEP to be active. If you set the exposure time in the Setting window to 43.3 ms, your effective exposure as a result of using an external light source driven from the EEP would be ~10 ms. -
Page 26: Hot Pixel Correction
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 4: Operation Timing Diagram – Strobe Driven Exposure Figure 13 Timing Diagram – EEP Driven Exposure Figure 14 4.4. Hot Pixel Correction Hot Pixel Correction is a firmware function that identifies and corrects pixels that are much brighter than their surrounding pixels. -
Page 27: Chapter 5 Cc215Mu Specifications
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 5: CC215MU Specifications CC215MU Specifications Chapter 5 5.1. sCMOS Sensor Specifications Sensor Specifications Sensor Type sCMOS Monochrome Number of Active Pixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) (~2.07 MP) Pixel Size 5.04 µm x 5.04 µm Optical Format 2/3"... -
Page 28: Example Frame Rates
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 5: CC215MU Specifications 5.4. Example Frame Rates Frame Rate L.R.N. H.F.R. Full Sensor (1920 x 1080) 30 fps 50 fps Half Sensor, (960 x 540) 60 fps 100 fps 1/10th Sensor, (192 x 108) 300 fps... -
Page 29: Chapter 6 Protective Glass Window
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 6: Protective Glass Window Protective Glass Window Chapter 6 The protective glass window is an AR (anti-reflective) coated window for monochrome cameras. 6.1. Protective Glass Window Dimensions Figure 15 Protective Window Dimensions 6.2. AR-Coated Window Specifications <... -
Page 30: Chapter 7 Mechanical Drawings
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 7: Mechanical Drawings Mechanical Drawings Chapter 7 Figure 16 Cooled sCMOS Scientific Camera Dimensions Rev A, June 3, 2020 Page 27... -
Page 31: Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter 8 8.1. Interface Problem Symptoms Possible Cause Remedy 1. Connect camera to USB 3.0 1. No power to camera. Port. 2. Restart/refresh software after • 2. Camera has yet to complete camera has been powered on Software does not “enumeration”. -
Page 32: Operational
4. Refer to Section 4.1. and “started” properly. 1. Use a PCIe high bandwidth USB 1. Low bandwidth USB 3.0 3.0 Card, such as: port. Thorlabs’ USB3-PCIE. • Low Bandwidth Excessive dropped USB 3.0 frames 2.a. Use the 3 m cable supplied with •... -
Page 33: Chapter 9 Maintenance
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 9: Maintenance Maintenance Chapter 9 There are no user-serviceable parts inside the camera. Removing the rear cover of the camera without expressed authorization from TSI will void the camera warranty. TSI scientific grade cameras are manufactured in a clean environment. Before shipping, each camera is tested to assure that it meets stringent specifications for cleanliness and quality. - Page 34 Re-examine once again and repeat the process once, if necessary. If contamination continues to be a problem, please call Thorlabs for assistance. Cleaning the Hermetic Chamber’s Protective Window The hermetic chamber protective window is visible when the lens, C-mount adapter, and Ø1" protective window are removed.
- Page 35 Re-examine once again and repeat the process once, if necessary. If contamination continues to be a problem, please call Thorlabs for assistance. CAUTION Ethyl and isopropyl alcohols are highly flammable! Do not use near extreme heat, arcing electrical equipment (such as space heaters) or open flame! Use only with proper ventilation.
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Page 36: Chapter 10 Regulatory
Waste Treatment is Your Own Responsibility If you do not return an “end of life” unit to Thorlabs, you must hand it to a company specialized in waste recovery. Do not dispose of the unit in a litter bin or at a public waste disposal site. -
Page 37: Certifications And Compliance - Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 10: Regulatory 10.1. Certifications and Compliance – CE Declaration of Conformity Page 34 ITN004586-D02... -
Page 38: Fcc Statement
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 10: Regulatory 10.2. FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 39: Chapter 11 Warranty
Chapter 11 Warranty 11.1. General Product Warranty Thorlabs warrants that all products sold will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will conform to the published specifications under normal use, when correctly installed and maintained. 11.2. Specific Warranties and Repairs All specific warranty and repair information can be found in the general terms and conditions located at https://www.thorlabs.com/Images/PDF/LG-PO-001_Thorlabs_terms_and_%20agreements.pdf... -
Page 40: Chapter 12 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts
Compact Scientific Digital Cameras Chapter 12: Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts Chapter 12 Thorlabs Worldwide Contacts www.thorlabs.com/contact For technical support or sales inquiries, please visit us at for our most up-to- date contact information. Rev A, June 3, 2020 Page 37... - Page 41 www.thorlabs.com...
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