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- Page 1 C1 pco.dicam C4 pco.
- Page 2 The information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of PCO in the future. PCO hereby authorizes you to copy documents for non – commercial use within your organization only. In consideration of...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.3 DOUBLE IMAGE MODE 4 CHANNELS 8. CAMWARE SOFTWARE 8.1 TIMING 8.2 SENSOR CONTROL 8.3 INTENSIFIER CONTROL 8.4 HARDWARE I/O CONTROL PCO.DICAM C1 8.5 HARDWARE I/O CONTROL PCO.DICAM C4 9. SPECIAL FEATURES PCO.DICAM C4 9.1 COMMON TIME PROPERTIES 9.1.1 SINGLE IMAGE MODE 9.1.2 DOUBLE IMAGE MODE... - Page 4 APPENDIX A1 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C1 A1.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS A1.2 SPECIFICATIONS A1.3 REAR PANEL A2 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C4 A2.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS A2.2 COLLIMATING LENS MOUNTING A2.3 SPECIFICATIONS A2.4 REAR PANEL A3 ADAPTER / ACCESSORIES A3.1 PCO.TRIGGER UNIT A3.2 PCO F-MOUNT ADAPTER A3.3 CHANGE FROM F-MOUNT TO C-MOUNT...
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Page 5: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION Advantages of the pco.dicam After more than 30 years of experience with image intensified cameras, we are proud to introduce the new pco.dicam C1 and pco.dicam C4. The pco.dicam is the first camera system with image intensifier technology that harnesses the full power of the sCMOS sensor. -
Page 6: Schematic Sketch
Objective lens (not included) • Image intensifier • Tandem lens optical coupling system • sCMOS image sensor • Camera system • Camera Link HS interface • Camera Link HS frame grabber card Find further information on structure and function in the pco.dicam whitepaper. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
LIQUIDS DAMAGE CAMERA If liquids have penetrated the device. NOTICE Switch the camera off immediately, detach it from power and contact PCO's customer support. DAMAGED CAMERA HOUSING If the camera has been dropped or the camera’s housing is NOTICE damaged. -
Page 8: Safe Use Of Image Intensifier
2.1 SAFE USE OF IMAGE INTENSIFIER LIGHT DAMAGES IMAGE INTENSIFIER Too much light input during exposure time (gate=ON) lowers the NOTICE lifetime of the image intensifier. Be careful with all kinds of light sources, a few milliseconds can be enough to damage the image intensifier irreversibly. Working with Image Intensifiers: Safety Instructions The camera contains a highly sensitive image intensifier. -
Page 9: System Components
Cable • 10 m FOL LC/LC duplex OM2 Digital Camera Tools (USB Flash Drive) • pco.camware: software for camera control & image acquisition • Camera driver & tools • Software development kit (SDK) & demo programs in C / C++... -
Page 10: System Components Pco.dicam C4
• 4x 10 m FOL LC/LC duplex OM2 Digital Camera Tools (USB Flash Drive) • pco.camware: software for camera control & image acquisition • Camera driver & tools • Software development kit (SDK) & demo programs in C / C++... -
Page 11: Installation
• Windows 7 or higher Contact PCO for an appropriate system configuration. For the pco.dicam C4 a suitable and ready configured PC is included. 4.1 DRIVER Image Data Transfer via Camera Link HS The pco.dicam transmits the image data via Camera Link HS data interface. -
Page 12: Camware
32 & 64 bit. After a successful installation, you will find the program folder Digital Camera Toolbox in your program directory and a pco.camware 32 / 64 button on your desktop. To uninstall the pco.camware program, use the software feature under Windows’... -
Page 13: First Start
• Camera is connected to the power supply switched on and ready 5.2 START Start pco.camware and the graphical user interface will start up: NOTE Always install latest Camware version to use the full capabilities of your pco camera (www.pco.de/support). -
Page 14: First Image
Intensifier Voltage (MCP-Gain) set to maximum and a very short exposure time. Follow the Instructions • pco.camware must be started • A View Window is shown automatically or open a new one • Before you start Live Preview close the aperture of the lens •... -
Page 15: Timing Pco.dicam C1
For the proper operation of the intensified camera system both components are internally synchronized at highest precision. The settings in pco.camware for exposure / delay time apply directly to the image intensifier itself and the sCMOS sensor follows automatically. - Page 16 • Phosphor decay is a physical parameter of the image intensifier. After the photocathode is switched off, the phosphor screen’s light emission decays with a characteristic time (see Phosphor Activity Curve). This “afterglow” can be captured by the sCMOS sensor with an additional exposure time.
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Page 17: Double Image Mode
6 TIMING PCO.DICAM C1 6.2 DOUBLE IMAGE MODE With this mode it is possible to acquire two consecutive images with a fully configurable interframing time (minimum 300 ns / 500 ns depending on pco.dicam model). Both, the duration of exposure 1 and exposure 2 are independently selectable. - Page 18 For a proper operation of the intensified camera system both components are internally synchronized at highest precision. The settings in pco.camware for exposure / delay time always apply directly to the image intensifier itself and the sCMOS sensor follows subsequently.
- Page 19 Double Image Timing Using Only Trigger Input Only available for pco.dicam C1 or if you trigger to an individual channel of a pco.dicam C4. Mandatory: set arming signal to Off (see chapter 8.3). This is only available for Trigger Mode Ext.
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Page 20: Timing Pco.dicam C4
C1 (chapter 6). 7.1 MASTER VS INDIVIDUAL CHANNEL TRIGGER The pco.dicam C4 allows external triggering on the rear panel (see A2.4) in two different ways, which will be explained below. See chapter HARDWARE I/O CONTROL PCO.DICAM C4 8.5 to select the Master Trigger or Channel Trigger mode. -
Page 21: Single Image Mode 4 Channels
7.2 SINGLE IMAGE MODE 4 CHANNELS Now that the functionality of a single channel has been explained, the interaction of all four channels of a pco.dicam C4 will be explained. For typical ultra-speed applications the pco.dicam C4 is operated in ‘burst’... -
Page 22: Double Image Mode 4 Channels
6.2, the interaction of all four channels of a pco.dicam C4 in double image mode will be explained. For typical ultra-speed applications the pco.dicam C4 is operated in ‘burst’ mode; i.e. the eight images are recorded within a few microseconds or even less, the following readout of the eight images causes a gap of at least 38.4 ms of ‘dead time’... -
Page 23: Camware Software
8 CAMWARE SOFTWARE 8. CAMWARE SOFTWARE 8.1 TIMING For detailed explanation on triggering single images and sequences or Double Image mode see chapter 8.2. Exposure Time and Time-base It is possible to change time-base from automatic to ns, µs or ms. -
Page 24: Intensifier Control
The graph shows exemplarily the signal output curve for constant light input in dependence of the applied Intensifier Voltage for an S20 image intensifier equipped pco.dicam C1. Note: start with maximum Intensifier Voltage, closed aperture and very short exposure times at each experimental setup to protect the image intensifier (see chapter 2.1 –... - Page 25 8 CAMWARE SOFTWARE Explanation: • Off: MCP gating is disabled, Intensifier Voltage is continously on; there is no contribution of the MCP to the overall extinction ratio. Maximum fps can only be achieved with MCP gating Off • On: MCP gating is enabled; MCP Intensifier Voltage is switched off after the end of the photocathode exposure and reactivated immediately after the sCMOS sensor readout is done.
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Page 26: Hardware I/O Control Pco.dicam C1
8.4 HARDWARE I/O CONTROL PCO.DICAM C1 Change settings using the drop-down menu. For electrical specification, see chapter A1.3 Trigger Electrical / Optical If checked on, a signal for External Exposure Start (see chapter 6.3.1) is accepted at the Exposure Trigger BNC input or at the optical input. -
Page 27: Hardware I/O Control Pco.dicam C4
8 CAMWARE SOFTWARE 8.5 HARDWARE I/O CONTROL PCO.DICAM C4 Change settings using the drop-down menu. For electrical specification, see chapter A2.4 Channel Trigger / Master Trigger Select if you want to trigger the camera by Master Trigger or individual Channel Trigger. If checked on, a signal for External Exposure Start is accepted at the BNC input or at the optical input, see 7.1. -
Page 28: Special Features Pco.dicam C4
9. SPECIAL FEATURES PCO.DICAM C4 9.1 COMMON TIME PROPERTIES If you work with the pco.dicam C4, the Common Properties help to simplify the recording setup by determining which settings are common to all four cameras and which are set individually for each individual camera. - Page 29 Set Settings button. This button is highlighted if the settings have not yet been transferred. pco.camware will give a confirmation message after all settings have been accepted. If incorrect values are entered, they are rejected by the camera and changed to an acceptable value.
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Page 30: Single Image Mode
How to configure the timing for all channels in single image mode with Common Time Properties is explained in this chapter. This mode is recommended for the pco.dicam C4 for the most common application scenario where 4 identical exposure times shall be equidistantly positioned on the time line corresponding to a constant fps. -
Page 31: Double Image Mode
How to configure the timing for all channels in double image mode with Common Time Properties is explained in this chapter. This mode is recommended for the pco.dicam C4 for the most common application scenario where 8 identical exposure times shall be equidistantly positioned on the time line corresponding to a constant fps. -
Page 32: Without Common Settings
This mode is recommended for advanced users only; it is recommended to use Common Settings as the default mode. One of the great advantages of the pco.dicam C4 camera is its flexibility in setting up individual timing schemes without constant exposure times and fixed frame rate. -
Page 33: Camera Menu
With this function you can control the optical alignment individual channels pco.dicam C4 to ensure best possible congruency of the images recorded by the four channels. Select the Channels you want to compare. Select the comparison: Red/Green or Alternate. Select the Toggle Time in ms. -
Page 34: Matching The 4 Image Intensifiers
9.3 MATCHING THE 4 IMAGE INTENSIFIERS During production process, PCO tries to select and group four image intensifiers with similar image intensifier characteristics for a pco.dicam C4 camera. The setting of the individual channels is adjusted for maximum intensifier voltage, so that the customer achieves the most homogeneous intensity result comparing the images of all four channels. -
Page 35: Appendix
0 APPENDIX APPENDIX A1 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C1 A1.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS A1.2 SPECIFICATIONS A1.3 REAR PANEL A2 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C4 A2.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS A2.2 COLLIMATING LENS MOUNTING A2.3 SPECIFICATIONS A2.4 REAR PANEL A3 ADAPTER / ACCESSORIES A3.1 PCO.TRIGGER UNIT A3.2 PCO F-MOUNT ADAPTER... -
Page 36: A1 Technical Data Pco.dicam C1
A1 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C1 A1.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS All dimensions given in millimeter. -
Page 37: A1.2 Specifications
A1 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C1 A1.2 SPECIFICATIONS sCMOS Image Sensor Type of sensor scientific CMOS (sCMOS) Dynamic range 13 600 : 1 (82.7 dB) P46 27 200 : 1 (88.7 dB) P43 Resolution (h x v) 2048 x 2048 active pixels Pixel size (h x v) 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm... - Page 38 Exposure Modes Single Image Mode Exposure times 4, 10 ns fixed 20 ns ... 250 ns (1 ns steps) 250 ns ... 1 s (10 ns steps) Delay times 0 ns ... 250 ns (1 ns steps) 250 ns ... 1 s (10 ns steps) Maximum repetition frequency 200 kHz (with external gating) Intrinsic delay (trigger input -...
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Page 39: A1.3 Rear Panel
A1 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C1 A1.3 REAR PANEL Expos Out Type Digital output Connector Level 3.3 V LVTTL Coupling Load current Short circuit proof Monitor Out 10 11 Type Digital output Connector Level 3.3 V LVTTL Coupling Preconfigured functions Busy Global out... - Page 40 Power Switch On / off Pin 1 Pin 2 Power Input Assignment Pin1 Ground Pin2 VCC 18 V … 28 V Pin3 Not used Pin 3 XLR / Neutrik socket (fitting connector e.g. NC3MX-BAG) Camera LEDs Trigger LED Description 10 11 Not ready Yellow Camera is ready for operation...
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Page 41: A2 Technical Data Pco.dicam C4
A2 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C4 A2 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C4 A2.1 MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS All dimensions given in millimeter. - Page 43 A2 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C4...
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Page 44: A2.2 Collimating Lens Mounting
A2.2 COLLIMATING LENS MOUNTING How to mount the collimating lens. The collimator lens is attached to the pco.dicam C4 system and has to be mounted before the camera can be used. It can be mounted in two positions: front or side... -
Page 45: A2.3 Specifications
A2 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C4 A2.3 SPECIFICATIONS sCMOS Sensor Type of sensor scientific CMOS (sCMOS) Resolution (h x v) 2048 x 2048 active pixel Pixel size (h x v) 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm Sensor format / diagonal 13.3 mm x 13.3 mm / 18.8 mm... - Page 46 Exposure Modes Single Image Mode Exposure times 4, 10 ns fixed 20 ns ... 250 ns (1 ns steps) 250 ns ... 1 s (10 ns steps) Delay times 0 ns ... 250 ns (1 ns steps) 250 ns ... 1 s (10 ns steps) Maximum repetition frequency 4 x 7.2 kHz Intrinsic delay (trigger input -...
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Page 47: A2.4 Rear Panel
A2 TECHNICAL DATA PCO.DICAM C4 A2.4 REAR PANEL The rear panel of the pco.dicam C4 is split into connectors for a Power Input Assignment Pin1 Hot / Live Pin2 Ground Pin3 Neutral / Return IEC connector (IEC-60320 C14) 100 V … 240 V... - Page 48 BNC Arm In Type Digital input Level 1.7 V LVTTL (5 V tolerant) Impedance 1kΩ Slew rate > 1 V /ms Interface Status LED (Camera Link HS) Description No power and/or waiting for software Green continuous Link established; data transfer may take place Green blinking Hardware ok, but connection...
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Page 49: A3 Adapter / Accessories
A3 ADAPTER / ACCESSORIES A3 ADAPTER / ACCESSORIES A3.1 PCO.TRIGGER UNIT The pco.trigger unit is optional for pco.dicam standard accessory for pco.dicam C4. With the help of this trigger unit, clear trigger signals for the camera can be generated and adjusted from your input signals. - Page 50 BNC output for a rising TTL signal. Connect directly to the pco.dicam C1 / C4 trig in BNC connector. OPTO out ST Bayonet optical output, connect directly to the pco.dicam C1 / C4 trig in optical input DC in 10 … 28 VDC; use the included power supply...
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Page 51: A3.2 Pco F-Mount Adapter
(aperture closed). PCO's proprietary F-mount adapter for lenses with automatic diaphragm. Allows to set manually the lens aperture by turning the ring... -
Page 52: A3.3 Change From F-Mount To C-Mount
A3.3 CHANGE FROM F-MOUNT TO C-MOUNT How to change the optical input from F-mount to C-mount: MECHANICAL DAMAGE OF THE C-MOUNT RING Tightening the hexagon socket setscrews too tight will permanently NOTICE damage the C-mount ring. Use a torque wrench and select a maximum torque of 1 Nm to tighten the hexagon socket setscrews. -
Page 53: A4 Kaya Frame Grabber Installation
A4 KAYA FRAME GRABBER INSTALLATION A4 KAYA FRAME GRABBER INSTALLATION A4.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the installation of a quad port Kaya frame grabber. A4.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • PCIe Slot x8 or x16 • Recommended: Gen 3 and 8 lanes (see chapter A4.5) A4.3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Risk of injury due to laser beam. -
Page 54: A4.4 Frame Grabber Installation
A4.4 FRAME GRABBER INSTALLATION Instructions for installing and testing the Kaya Camera Link HS grabber card. This card is required to be able to use a PCO camera with Camera Link HS interface. Installation must be performed by a technician, because high voltages can occur on the device. -
Page 55: A4.5 Vision Point Software
A4 KAYA FRAME GRABBER INSTALLATION A4.5 VISION POINT SOFTWARE After the installation is finished, open the Vision Point software and check the hardware information. First click Create new project Take a look at the Project tab. Click Frame Grabber→Hardware Information Check the following values: •... -
Page 56: A4.6 Update Firmware Of The Grabber
A4.6 UPDATE FIRMWARE OF THE GRABBER How to update the firmware of a Kaya frame grabber card. • Select Device Control → Firmware update… • Select proper firmware update file • Click next and wait till the update process is finished •... -
Page 57: A5 Image File Formats
The 16 bit information will be lost and cannot be recovered. pcoraw This 16 bit pco file format is based on the new BigTIFF format, thus allowing for file size > 4GB. A new pco proprietary compression scheme is added if it is necessary. - Page 58 Standard File Formats TIFF Tag Image File Format, version 6.0 and lower. There is a 16bit monochrome and color image format. Windows Bitmap Format, b/w or color 8 bit format-images, which have been saved in BMP format can be loaded later only as 8 bit images, i.e.
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Page 59: A6 Customer Service
NOTICE mounted to avoid dust and dirt on the input window. A6.3 RECYCLING To dispose your camera, send it to PCO or take it to a local recycling center. The camera includes electronic devices, which can contain materials harmful to the environment. These electronic devices must be... -
Page 60: A6.4 Trouble Shooting
Serial number • Your setup: Software version Operating system Processor and memory Graphics card Firmware, Software and Driver Update You will find all necessary software and drivers on the accompanying USB storage device. For the latest versions check PCO website. -
Page 61: A7 Country Specific Specification
Double Image mode chapters and also in all other chapters and technical tables are limited to the above values! See pco.dicam C1 & C4 51/120 data sheet for all technical details. Adapted examples for a single channel of chapter 6 Example Timing &... -
Page 62: A8 Index
A8 INDEX Key word Chapter Page NOTE: C-mount conversion A3.3 The mentioned page is Camware software always starting Camera Link HS installation page of a chapter! Channel trigger Collimating lens A2.2 Connection options 6.3.9 Cuda nvidia driver Dimensions A1.1, A2.1 36, 41 Double image mode Driver installation... -
Page 63: About Pco
– Dr. Emil Ott. In PCO’s first 30 years, Dr. Emil Ott took a company that he started right after finishing university and has built it into a major player in scientific and industrial cameras – and there’s plenty more to... - Page 64 pco.