Dalsa A CIS Series Manual

Hide thumbs

Table Of Contents

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Download this manual

AxCIS Series

Preliminary AxCIS Features Manual

Monochrome, CIS Line Scan

All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is

assumed by Teledyne DALSA for its use. Teledyne DALSA reserves the right to make changes to

this information without notice. Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is

prohibited without prior permission having been obtained from Teledyne DALSA.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and

other countries. Windows, Windows 7, Windows 8 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks or intellectual property mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

Document Date: 16th December, 2021

Document Number: 03-032-25022-00

03-032-25022-00

Revision 01

www.teledynedalsa.com

Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual

800mm Configuration Shown

Contents • 1

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Dalsa A CIS Series

Page 1 All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by Teledyne DALSA for its use. Teledyne DALSA reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice. Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior permission having been obtained from Teledyne DALSA.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Electronics Company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing wafer foundry services. Teledyne DALSA offers the widest range of machine vision components in the world. From industry- leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated cameras, frame grabbers, vision processors and software to easy-to-use vision appliances and custom vision modules.
Page 3 Automatic Sensor Alignment Maintaining Image Alignment Dual Exposure Mode (HDR) Internal Trigger Mode STABLISHING THE PTIMAL ESPONSE Image Response Uniformity & Flat Field Calibration Saving & Loading a PRNU Set Only Flat Field Calibration Regions of Interest INNING (AOI SING REA OF NTEREST Steps to Setup Area of Interest for Each Section...
Page 4 Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions APPENDIX B: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE IAGNOSTIC OOLS ESOLVING AMERA SSUES Communications Image Quality Issues Power Supply Issues DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY 4 • Contents Preliminary Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual...
Page 5: Figures
Teledyne DALSA introduces a breakthrough CMOS line scan CIS format module with unprecedented speed, responsivity and low noise. Over time, Teledyne DALSA will release the complete range of CIS modules from less than 300mm to 1500mm. The name of this product family is AxCIS. Initial offering has 400 and 800mm scan...
Page 6: Cis Optical Technology
These modules are recommended when there is restricted space available to locate the imaging system. Teledyne DALSA’s AxCIS modules are well suited for detecting defects at high speeds over a large fields of view where the ‘telocentric like’ properties of the Selfoc Lens Array (SLA) are desirable for limited measurement purposes and consistent defect classification.
Page 7 The SLA optical arrangement also ensures a uniform image over the entire field of view unlike regular lenses that can cause image variation due to the angular field of view. This can be helpful for measurement purposes and consistent defect characteristic’s ensuring reliable classification Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual AxCIS Series Camera Features •...
Page 8: Camera Highlights
Camera Highlights Common Features • Staggered arrangement ensuring no lost pixels • 600dpi or 900dpi resolution • Highly sensitive multi line CMOS sensors • Up to 120 kHz line rates • Very low noise • Bidirectionality • Horizontal and Vertical Binning •...
Page 9: Part Numbers And Software Requirements
Part Numbers and Software Requirements The camera is available in the following configurations: Note: The prototypes are always shipped with LED arrays where the user can readily remove them if required. However, the Standard AxCIS cameras require lighting to be ordered separately. Table 1: Camera Models Comparison Part Number Resolution...
Page 10: Supported Industry Communications Standards
Table 2: Frame Grabber Compatible Frame grabber Linea HS Model Teledyne DALSA Xtium2-CLHS FX8 (OR-A8S0-FX840) All models Table 3: Software Software Product Number / Version Number Camera firmware Embedded within camera GenICam™ support (XML camera description file) Embedded within camera...
Page 11: Image Data Cables And Transceivers
Recommended fiber optic cables are types OM3 and OM4. OM4 is used for distances > 300 m, but also requires SFP+ transceiver module changes. Contact Teledyne DALSA Support for more information on recommended cables. Table 4: LC Fiber Optic Cable Details...
Page 12 > 300 m The following is available to support the specific fiber optic cabling needs of the user. The individual parts can be ordered from TeledyneDALSA or a third party. Individual Parts Dalsa Part # Child Part Mfg'er part# Description...
Page 13: Mechanical Drawings
Mechanical Drawings CS-FM-04L12A-00 Figure 3: Prototype Mechanical Drawing CS-FM-08L12A/B-50 Figure 4: Prototype Mechanical Drawing Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual AxCIS Series Camera Features • 13...
Page 14: Precautions
Precautions Read these precautions before using the CIS module. Confirm that the module’s packaging is undamaged before opening it. If the packaging is damaged please contact the related logistics personnel. Do not open the housing of the module. The warranty is voided if the housing is opened. Keep the module housing temperature in a range of 0 °C to +50 °C during operation.
Page 15: Install & Configure Frame Grabber & Software
Install & Configure Frame Grabber & Software Because of the high bandwidth of these modules, a compatible Teledyne DALSA frame grabber (Xtium2-CLHS PX8 (OR-A8S0-FX840), or equivalent, is recommended. The frame grabber requirements for the 8K and 16K cameras differ. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Page 16: Camexpert Panes
CamExpert Panes CamExpert, first instance: select Camera Link HS Mono#1 using the Device drop-down menu. Figure 5: CamExpert Frame Grabber Control Window The CamExpert application uses panes to organize the selection and configuration of camera files or acquisition parameters. Device Selector pane: View and select from any installed Sapera acquisition device. Once a device is selected, CamExpert will only show acquisition parameters for that device.
Page 17 CLHS PX8 frame grabber can support up to four imaging sections if each has a single LC cable or two imaging sections if each has a two LC cables to the frame grabber. For more details on how to set up multiple instances of CamExpert see the Teledyne DALSA website: http://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/products/imaging/frame-grabbers At this point you are ready to start operating the camera, acquire images, set camera functions and save settings.
Page 18: Setting Up For Imaging
Setting Up for Imaging Figure 6. Module I / O Connectors Camera I / O Connectors 1) Factory use only 2) Data and control connectors – two LC Fiber pairs 3) LED status indicators 4) Power and GPIO connectors: +24 V DC, two I/P, four O/P, 26 pin HD D-Sub connector 5) LED array#1 power.
Page 19 Note: If your power supply does not meet these requirements, then the module performance specifications are not guaranteed. Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual AxCIS Series Camera Features • 19...
Page 20: Power And Gpio Connections
Power and GPIO Connections The module uses a single 26-pin high density D-Sub male connector for power, trigger and strobe signals. 26-pin high density D-Sub Signal Details The following figure shows the pinout identification when looking at the module’s 26-pin male HD D-Sub connector.
Page 21 Output Line#4- RS422 Signal Signal Ground Do not use for power ground +24V Power Reserved. Do not connect Power Ground The wire gauge of the power cable should be sufficient to accommodate a surge during power-up of at least 5 amps with a minimum voltage drop between the power supply and module sections. The module has a single +24 Volt supply per section.
Page 22: Establishing Module Communications
Establishing Module Communications When powering up the module, the status LED on the back will indicate one of the following conditions: Table 6: LED States LED State Description Module is not powered up or is waiting for the software to start. Constant Red The module BIST status is not good.
Page 23: Establishing Data Integrity
Establishing Data Integrity • Use the module’s internal triggering. This allows for initial imaging with a static object and no encoder input is required. • Enable the module to output a test pattern. • Use a frame grabber CamExpert instance to capture, display and analyze the test pattern image to verify the integrity of the connection.
Page 24: Camera Features
Camera Features This section is intended to be a progressive introduction to camera features, including explanations of how to use them effectively. Synchronizing to Object Motion Acquiring Images: Triggering the Camera Related Features: TriggerMode, TriggerSource, TriggerActivation Several different methods can be used to trigger image acquisition in the camera: Internal Trigger The simplest method is to set the Trigger Mode feature to “Internal”.
Page 25: Measuring Line (Trigger) Rate
(including CPU) used. Depending on your setup, lower line rates may be experienced. For advice on your setup and achieving higher line rates, contact Teledyne DALSA customer support. Minimum Line Rate The minimum line rate for all modules 0 Hz.
Page 26: Figure 8. Image With Correct Scan Direction
Setting the correct scan direction Whether the scan direction is set correctly can easily be seen in live imaging. An image will appear “normal”, sharp, focused and well aligned. If the working distance is not set properly the image will be out focused, blur will occur in both, horizontal (cross-scan) and vertical (in-scan), directions.
Page 27: Camera Orientation
Camera Orientation The diagram below shows the orientation of forward and reverse with respect to the module body looking at it rear face. 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 Arrows 1234 1234 Denote Object Motion 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234 1234...
Page 28: Maintaining Image Alignment
Maintaining Image Alignment Adjusting the Encoder (Exsync) Input Image alignment is assured when the encoder (exsync) pulses occur every 42um(600dpi) or 28um(900dpi) of object travel. The user may find it inconvenient to accurately create 42um or 28um encoder (exsync) resolution, but may have another encoder source available at a different resolution.
Page 29: Dual Exposure Mode (Hdr)
Dual Exposure Mode (HDR) Some inspection applications may have areas where specific features must be identified that have very bright and very darks areas within the same field of view. Optimizing for the bright areas may result in too much noise to detect features in dark areas and optimizing for the dark areas may result in saturating the image in bright areas.
Page 30: Internal Trigger Mode
Internal Trigger Mode See the section Camera Control Category in Appendix A for GenICam features associated with this section and how to use them Related Feature: AcquisitionLineRate In the different monochrome imaging modes use the following features to set the internal trigger rate: Standard Models Table 8: Standard Models Internal Trigger Rate Features...
Page 31: Establishing The Optimal Response
Establishing the Optimal Response An important module performance characteristic is its responsivity and associated noise level at the system’s maximum line rate with the required illumination configuration. Responsivity and noise performance can be assessed using a stationary, plain white diffusing target using the optional LED illumination.
Page 32 Note: The best flat field calibration can be achieved by performing it at the mid DN level of the working range used in the operation. Any flat field error associated with residual non-linearity in the pixel will be halved as compared to performing a calibration at the peak value of the operating range.
Page 33: Saving & Loading A Prnu Set Only
Those areas of the image where high roll-off is present will show higher noise levels after flat field calibration due to the higher gain values of the correction coefficients. Flat field calibration can only compensate for up to an 8:1 variation. If the variation exceeds 8:1 then the line profile after calibration will include pixels that are below the un-calibrated peak level.
Page 34: Binning
Binning See the section Image Format Control Category in Appendix A for GenICam features associated with this section and how to use them. Related Features: BinningHorizontal BinningVertical In certain applications, lower image resolution may be acceptable if the desired defect detection can still be achieved.
Page 35: Using Area Of Interest (Aois)
Using Area of Interest (AOIs) Reduce Image Data & Enhance Performance See the section Image Format Control Category and Acquisition and Transfer Control Category in Appendix A for GenICam features associated with this section and how to use them Related Features: multipleROICount, multipleROISelector, multipleROIOffsetX, multipleROIWidth, AcquisitionStart, AcquisitionStop AcquisitionStatus...
Page 36: Steps To Setup Area Of Interest For Each Section
Steps to Setup Area of Interest for Each Section 1. Plan your AOIs. 2. Stop acquisition, using the AcquisitionStop feature. In CamExpert this feature is available in the Acquisition and Transfer Control category: The AcquisitionStatus feature displays the current status as Acquiring or Not Acquiring. 3.
Page 37: Adjusting Responsivity And Contrast Enhancement
Adjusting Responsivity and Contrast Enhancement See the section Camera Control Category in Appendix A for GenICam features associated with this section and how to use them. Related Features: GainSelector, systemGain, BlackLevel It is best for module performance to always use the maximum exposure time possible based on the maximum line rate of the inspection system and any margin that may be required to accommodate illumination degradation.
Page 38: Changing Output Configuration
Changing Output Configuration Pixel Format See the section Image Format Control Category in Appendix A for GenICam features associated with this section and how to use them Related Feature: PixelFormat, AcquisitionStart AcquisitionStop The module can output video data as 8-bit or 12-bit. Use the Mono8 Pixel Format to process image data as one, or two separate image planes when operating in dual exposure mode.
Page 39: Ensuring Image Alignment & Response Level
Ensuring Image Alignment & Response Level The module uses a staggered sensor arrangement to ensure 100% object coverage in the image requiring no interpolation as with butted sensors. To establish image alignment, the module appropriately delays the image data from each sensor. Factory calibration is performed using a scan direction pixel size of 42um or 28um with the module optical axis perpendicular to the object surface.
Page 40: Optional Led Array Control
Note: To be effective, there should be no saturated pixels and reasonably bright image content, it cannot function with a very dark image. However, in dual exposure mode, this may occur where high ‘dynamic range’ images are required. i.e. The user has set a long and short integration time where the row with the long integration time may have saturated pixels.
Page 41: Saving & Restoring Camera Setup Configurations
Saving & Restoring Camera Setup Configurations See the section Camera Information Category in Appendix A for GenICam features associated with this section and how to use them Related Features: UserSetSelector, UserSet1 thru UserSet16, UserSetDefaultSelector, UserSetLoad, UserSetSave An inspection system may use multiple illumination, resolution and responsivity configurations in order to cover the different types of inspection it performs.
Page 42: Active Settings For Current Operation
Active Settings for Current Operation Active settings are those settings used while the camera is running and include all unsaved changes made by GenICam input to the settings. These active settings are stored in the module’s volatile memory and will be lost and cannot be restored if the module resets, is powered down or loses power during operation.
Page 43: Appendix A: Genicam Commands
Additionally, the Device Version column will indicate which parameter is a member of the DALSA Features Naming Convention (using the tag DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag not shown).
Page 44: Camera Information Category
Camera Information Category Camera information can be retrieved via a controlling application. Parameters such as camera model, firmware version, etc. are read to uniquely identify the connected camera. These features are typically read-only. The Camera Information Category groups information specific to the individual camera. In this category the number of features shown is identical whether the view is Beginner, Expert, or Guru.
Page 45 Display Name Feature Description View LED Color deviceLEDColorControl Select the mode of the Status LED on the back of the module Beginner DFNC BIST error. Green Green Operational. Waiting for EXSYNC Fast_Green 4 Hz Green. Thermal Shutdown Medium_Red 2 Hz Red. Looking for link Slow_Green 1 Hz Green.
Page 46 Display Name Feature Description View UserSet13 UserSet13 Select the user defined configuration UserSet 13 as the Power-up Configuration. UserSet14 UserSet14 Select the user defined configuration UserSet 14 as the Power-up Configuration. UserSet15 UserSet15 Select the user defined configuration UserSet 15 as the Power-up Configuration.
Page 47: Built-In Self-Test Codes (Bist)
Display Name Feature Description View UserSet13 UserSet13 Select the User-defined Configuration space UserSet13 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user. UserSet14 UserSet14 Select the User-defined Configuration space UserSet14 to save to or load from features settings previously saved by the user.
Page 48: User Set Configuration Management
User Set Configuration Management The second drop list allows the user to change the camera configuration any time after a power-up (see feature UserSetSelector). To reset the camera to the factory configuration, select Factory Set and click Load. To save a current camera configuration, select User Set 1 to 16 and click Save. Select a saved user set and click Load to restore a saved configuration.
Page 49: Camera Control Category
Camera Control Category The camera control category, as shown by CamExpert, groups control parameters such as line rate, exposure time, scan direction, and gain. Figure 16: Module Control Panel Camera Control Feature Descriptions Display Name Feature Description View Device Scan DeviceScanType Used to set the camera scanning mode.
Page 50 Display Name Feature Description View Refresh refreshMeasureLineRate Press to show the current line rate provided to the camera Beginner Measured Line by either internal or external sources DFNC Rate Exposure Mode ExposureMode Used to set select which type of mode. Beginner Timed Single row exposure mode...
Page 51 Display Name Feature Description View Save Image to saveLastImageToFlash Captures the current line and saves it to the cameras Flash Guru Flash memory as a TIFF file that can be retrieved using the File DFNC Access Control Features. Can be used to compare the saved and transmitted image line data possibly to help with debug activities Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual...
Page 52: Digital Io Control Category
Digital IO Control Category The camera’s Digital IO Control category is used to configure the cameras GPIO pins. Figure 17 Digital I/O Control Panel Digital IO Control Feature Descriptions Display Name Feature Description View Trigger Mode TriggerMode Determines the source of trigger to the camera. Beginner Internal Internal...
Page 53 Display Name Feature Description View rotaryEncoderDirection Specifies the phase which defines the encoder Beginner Rotary Encoder Direction forward direction. DFNC Counter Clockwise CounterClockwise Inspection goes forward when the rotary encoder direction is counter clockwise (phase A is ahead of phase B). Clockwise Clockwise Inspection goes forward when the rotary encoder...
Page 54: Flat Field Category
Flat Field Category The Flat Field controls, as shown by CamExpert, group parameters used to control the FPN and PRNU calibration process. Figure 18: Flat Field Panel Flat Field Control Feature Description Display Name Feature Description View Flat Field Correction Mode flatfieldCorrectionMode Beginner DFNC...
Page 55 Display Name Feature Description View flatfieldCorrectionAlgorithm Selection between four different PRNU Beginner Calibration Algorithm algorithms. DFNC Peak Peak Calculation of PRNU coefficients to bring all pixels to the peak. Peak, Image Filtered PeakFilter A low pass filter is applied to the average line values before calculating the coefficients.
Page 56: Image Format Control Category
Image Format Control Category The camera’s Image Format controls, as shown by CamExpert, group parameters used to configure camera pixel format, image cropping, binning and test pattern generation features. Figure 19: Image Format Panel Image Format Control Feature Description Display Name Feature Description View...
Page 57 Binning Vertical BinningVertical Number of vertically adjacent pixels to sum Beginner together. This increases the intensity of the pixels and reduces the vertical resolution of the image. Stop Acquisition to change. Test Pattern TestImageSelector Selects the type of test image that is sent by Beginner the camera.
Page 58: File Access Control Category
File Access Control Category The File Access control in CamExpert allows the user to quickly upload and download of various data files to/from the connected the camera. The supported data files for the camera include firmware updates and Flat Field coefficients. Note: The communication performance when reading and writing large files can be improved by stopping image acquisition during the transfer Figure 20: File Access Control Panel...
Page 59 Display Name Feature Description View File Operation FileOperationExecute Executes the operation selected by File Operation Selector on Guru Execute the selected file. File Open Mode FileOpenMode Selects the access mode used to open a file on the device. Guru Read Read Select READ only open mode Write...
Page 60: File Access Via The Camexpert Tool
File Access via the CamExpert Tool Click on the “Setting…” button to show the File Access Control dialog box. Figure 21: File Access Control Tool From the Type drop menu, select the file type that will be uploaded to the camera or downloaded from the camera.
Page 61: Clhs File Transfer Protocol
CLHS File Transfer Protocol If you are not using CamExpert to perform file transfers, pseudo-code for the CLHS File Transfer Protocol is as follows. Download File from Camera • Select the file by setting the FileSelector feature • Set the FileOpenMode to Read •...
Page 62: Upload File To Camera
In the “Type” drop down box select “Miscellaneous.” • In the “File selector” drop down box select “CameraData.” • Hit “Download” • Save the text file and send the file to Teledyne DALSA customer support. 62 • Appendix A: GenICam Commands Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual...
Page 63: Transport Layer Control Category
Transport Layer Control Category The Transport Layer Control category, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to configure features related to the CLHS Connection. Figure 23: Transport Layer Panel Transport Layer Feature Descriptions Display Name Feature Description View XML Major Version DeviceManifestXMLMajorVersion Together with DeviceManifestXMLMinorVersion Beginner...
Page 64 clhsErrorCountSelector Select the error to count Guru CLHS 64b/66b DFNC Receive Error Count Selector Cable A Corrupted CorruptedPacketCntA Count of corrupted packets on cable A. Packet Count Cable A Corrected CorrectedPacketCntA Count of corrected packets on cable A. Packet Count Cable B Corrupted CorruptedPacketCntB Count of corrupted packets on cable B.
Page 65: Acquisition And Transfer Control Category
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category The Acquisition and Transfer controls, as shown by CamExpert, has parameters used to configure the optional acquisition modes of the device. Figure 24: Acquisition & Transfer Control Panel Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions Display Name Feature Description View...
Page 66: Appendix B: Trouble Shooting Guide
The modules data file includes the operational configuration and status of the camera This text file can be downloaded from the camera and forwarded to Teledyne DALSA Technical Customer support team to aid in diagnosis of any reported issues. See the Saving & Restoring Camera Setup Configurations section for details on downloading the Camera Data file.
Page 67: Figure 26: Camexpert Test Pattern Feature
Test Patterns – What Can They Indicate? The module can generate fixed test patterns that may be used to determine the integrity of the CLHS communications beyond the Lock status. The test patterns give the user the ability to detect bit errors using an appropriate host application.
Page 68 Built-In Self-Test Codes The Built-In Self-test (BIST) codes are located in the Camera Information category under Power-on Status. None of these should occur in a properly functioning module except OVER_TEMPERATURE. OVER_TEMPERATURE occurs if the ambient temperature is too high where there is insufficient air circulation or heat sinking.
Page 69: Resolving Camera Issues
Resolving Camera Issues Communications No Camera Features when Starting CamExpert If the camera’s CamExpert is opened and no features are listed, then the camera may be experiencing lane lock issues. While using the frame grabber in CamExpert you should be able to see a row of status indicators below the image display area that indicates the status of the CLHS communications.
Page 70: Image Quality Issues
Image Quality Issues Vertical Lines Appear in Image after Calibration The purpose of flat field calibration is to compensate for pixel response variations and imperfections in the illumination profiles by creating a uniform response. When performing a flat field calibration, the camera must be imaging a flat white target that is illuminated by the actual lighting used in the application.
Page 71 Smeared & Distorted Images To achieve a well-defined image, the staggered sensor outputs are delayed in a manner that matches the motion of the image across the sensor. This synchronization is achieved by sending an external synchronization (EXSYNC) signal to the module, where one pulse is generated when the object moves by the size of one object pixel.
Page 72 Randomly Compressed Images It is possible that when the scan speed nears the maximum allowed, based on the exposure time used, the image will be randomly compressed and possibly staggered for short periods in the scan direction. This is indicative of the inspection systems transport mechanism dynamics causing momentary over-speed conditions.
Page 73: Power Supply Issues
Power Supply Issues For safe and reliable operation, the module input supply must be within +24V DC. +/-10%. The power supply to the module should be suitably current limited, as per the current specifications. Assume a worst-case power consumption at 150% current rating for the breaker or fuse. Note: The camera will not start to draw current until the input supply is above approximately 20V and 200 ms has elapsed.
Page 74: Document Revision History
Document Revision History Revision Description Date Preliminary Version January 2023 74 • Document Revision History Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual...
Page 75 Linea HS Series Camera User's Manual • 75...

Dalsa A CIS Series Manual

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Dalsa A CIS Series

Summary of Contents for Dalsa A CIS Series

Table of Contents