The 4M30 is an outstanding performer in fast, very high resolution applications. True 12 bit performance provides up to 4096 distinct gray levels—perfect for applications with large DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
The low-noise, digitized video signal also makes the camera an excellent choice where low contrast images must be captured in challenging applications. 1.2 Image Sensor The 4M30 uses DALSA's IA-DA-2048 high-performance full-frame CCD. This section is not Figure 1. IA-DA-2048 Image Sensor Block Diagram...
Illuminated blemish analysis done at 70% of VFLL (2.86µW/cm Column and row defects not permitted. Better than grade 02 sensors may be available. Please contact DALSA sales if interested. 1.3 Camera Performance Specifications Table 3: 4M30 Camera Performance Specifications...
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PRNU = [[[STDEV(100 frames @ saturation)/(MEAN @ saturation)]-Dark Offset(in darkness)]*100 System Noise = Read Noise (e )/Gain (e /DN) dark measurement Specification not applicable to the DS-45-04M30 due to Lumogen coated sensor DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
RS232 serial port. The camera is capable of free running operation or may be triggered externally via the input TRIGGER IN. TRIGGER OUT allows the synchronization of shutters or illumination sources in free running or externally triggered modes. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Not Operational Not Operational MODE Green Camera is in an external trigger mode (uses Camera is triggering image capture external signal to trigger image capture) internally DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Performance specifications are not +15V guaranteed if your power supply does not meet these requirements. DALSA offers a linear power supply (with cables) that meets the 4M30’s requirements (Universal Power Supply, part number 24- 00001-02, contact DALSA for more information), but it should not be considered the only choice.
NC = No Connect. These pins are unused. WARNING. Care must be taken when connecting data cables to the camera to insure proper connection and to prevent damage to the connector. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
RS-232 compatible serial link, used for camera configuration, and two back panel SMA coax connectors used for external trigger input and output. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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6-position with 4 conductors Figure 4: 25 Pin Serial Port Connector to Camera RJ-11 Connector Figure 5: 9 Pin Serial Port Connector to Camera RJ-11 Connector DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Digi-Key: DALSA provides serial cables in 3 lengths: 10’, 20’ and 50’. Part number CL-31-00004-xx (where xx refers to the cable length in feet). 2.7 TTL Trigger Input and Output...
The 4M30 pixel clock runs at 40 MHz, so each pixel clock cycle will be 1/40,000,000 or 25ns. The following diagram and tables describe the correct timing requirements for the 4M30 camera. Figure 7: 4M30 Timing VSYNC HSYNC Data PIXEL CLOCK DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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This camera uses the falling edge of the pixel falling falling falling Vertical Pre-Scan Active Post Scan clock to register data. Binning Mode Lines/Frame Lines/Frame Lines/Frame 1024 DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
“ADC” commands which apply to the electronics that process and digitize the video. These include gain and offset. ADC commands are channel specific. Four separate commands must be issued to change all four channels. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
ADC board’s microprocessor after camera operating conditions have changed will improve the rate at which the offset control loop pulls into the calibrated level. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
40 dB, which equates to an adjustment increment of 0.00244 dB (40dB/2 ). The camera gain value is calculated according to the following equation: Value ≅ 27306*log (Gain) Where 1.0 ≤ Gain ≤ 10.0 DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Use these command/value pairs set the camera to an offset of 20 DN at a gain of 2.5 (you must write both MSB and LSB values). Value ≅ 218 × 20/2.5 DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Under some conditions, this feature may be undesirable. For example, when wanting to synchronize camera integration to an DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
TRIGGER IN SMA connector is high. The integration time is effectively the input pulse width. In this mode, TRIGGER IN also controls the frame rate. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Use commands 8Ah, 8Bh, 8Ch to set the 24-bit integration time value. Value = 10 ms = 10000 µs = 002710h DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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No additional rising edges, or triggers, should be allowed during the image acquisition or frame read out. This means in this mode TRIGGER IN necessarily controls both integration and frame rate. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Register to 0 (Trigger Mode = Internal). To determine the integration time needed for a specific frame rate use the following equation: Integration Time = (1/Frame rate) - 32.35ms DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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External Integration This is the same as the External Integration/SMA Trigger Mode or the External Integration/Serial Trigger Mode. Refer to section 3.14 Controlling Integration Mode. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Rotation of sensor 4.3 Mounting the Camera The 4M30 can be mounted via the 3/8” deep, 1/4”-20 threaded tripod mount located on the bottom of the camera. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Do not touch the window, especially in the region over the imaging area. Ground all tools and mechanical components that come in contact with the CCD. DALSA recommends that CCDs be handled under ionized air to prevent static charge buildup. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
We recommend using lint free, ESD safe cloth wipers that do not contain particles that can scratch the window. Wipe the window carefully and slowly. 5.2 Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts on this camera. Please contact DALSA service. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
Warranty 7.1 Limited One-Year Warranty What We Do This product is warranted by DALSA for one year from date of original purchase. Please refer to your Purchase Order Confirmation for details. What is Not Covered This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification by other than DALSA, or by hardware, software, interfacing or peripherals not provided by DALSA.
100 Ohms between the (+) and (-) of a signal. Figure A-1 (a) shows an example of an EIA- 644 transmission. DALSA indicates the (+) signal by the name of the signal; i.e. MCLK, while the (-) signal is indicated by either an overscore over the name or appending the letter B to the end of the name;...
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Do not connect cables to unused inputs. Cables can act as antennae and cause erratic camera behavior. Cable Lengths Figure 10 shows a graph of ideal communication data rate vs. cable length for the EIA-644 standard. DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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20% Jitter Measured at 0V Differential 20% Jitter Measured at ±0100mV Differential CAT3 Cable Typical Data Rate vs. Cable Length (National DS90C031) Cable Length (m) DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
4M30 Camera User’s Manual Index Index Index Index dynamic range, 8 A A A A E E E E About DALSA, 2 EIA-644, 39 board, 22 inputs/outputs, 39 definitions, 20 ESD damage, 33 aperture, 7 External Integrate Mode, 28 applications, 5...
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S S S S VSYNC, 13 sensor, 6 W W W W block diagram, 6 characteristics, 6 warranty, 37 cleaning, 34 protection, 34 rotation, 32 DALSA 03-32-10030-04 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...