Overview - Hamamatsu Photonics C9266-03 Instruction Manual

CCD Data Acquisition Module C9266-03/C9266-04

1. Overview

The C9266-03/C9266-04 CCD Data Acquisition Module was designed for use with
Hamamatsu CCD area image sensors (S10810, S10811) specifically developed for X-ray
detection. Combining the C9266-03/C9266-04 with any one of those CCD area image sensors
creates the ideal tool for X-imaging and non-destructive inspection applications.
The C9266-03/C9266-04 CCD Data Acquisition Module consists of a CCD driver, analog
video processor (12 bit ADC), timing pulse generator, control circuit and power supply circuit.
When an analog signal is input from the CCD area image sensor, the C9266-03/C9266-04
converts that analog signal to a digital signal and outputs it to an external device such as a PC
(personal computer). The C9266-03/C9266-04 easily connects to the PC through a USB
connector (conforming to USB 2.0) provided on the rear panel of the C9266-03/C9266-04,
allowing control and data acquisition by the PC. Power to the C9266-03/C9266-04 is supplied
through the USB connector, eliminating the need for an external power supply. The
C9266-03/C9266-04 has a 36-pin MDR connector for easy connection to a CCD area image
sensor and only the C9266-03 has a BNC connector for input of external trigger signals. Even
with all these functions, the C9266-03/C9266-04 still offers compact size, light weight, and
easy use.
The C9266-03/C9266-04 has five data acquisition modes. One is an internal sync mode
(Internal mode) that acquires data with a trigger signal generated by the application software.
The other four are external sync modes (External Trigger modes) in which data is acquired
while synchronized with a trigger signal generated from an external device. Select the data
acquisition mode that best suits your application.
Besides external trigger modes, the C9266-03/C9266-04 has versatile functions like gain and
offset adjustment as well as subarray binning (2x2) to reduce the amount of image data and
therefore boost the data transfer speed.
The C9266-03/C9266-04 has 4 operating modes ("Suspend", "Idle/Sleep", "Standby", "Data
Transfer") to make the C9266-03/C9266-04 easier to use. In "Idle/Sleep" mode, the CCD area
image sensor can be replaced with different types of CCD image sensors with the
C9266-03/C9266-04 still connected to the PC. The LED display on the C9266-03/C9266-04
lets you know which operating mode is currently selected.
The C9266-03/C9266-04 comes with application software (C9266DCamAPL) that runs on
Windows 2000 or XP and is specifically programmed to operate the C9266-03/C9266-04 from
the PC. The application software also includes a function library (DCamLIB.DLL) exclusively
for the C9266-03/C9266-04, allowing you to develop your own software more efficiently.
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