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Linea™ HS Series
Camera User's Manual
32k Super Resolution CMOS TDI Line Scan Cameras
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions
03-032-25035-00
www.teledynedalsa.com
Model
HL-HM-32K40S-00-R

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  • Page 1 Linea™ HS Series Camera User's Manual 32k Super Resolution CMOS TDI Line Scan Cameras sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions Model HL-HM-32K40S-00-R 03-032-25035-00 www.teledynedalsa.com...
  • Page 2 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 3 Arrays and Stages ......................26 CAMERA PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES ______________________________________ 28 ..................28 YNCHRONIZING TO BJECT OTION Triggering the Camera ....................... 28 Measuring Line (Trigger) Rate ................... 29 Scan Direction ........................29 Contents • iii Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 4 Download a List of Camera Parameters ................73 ................... 74 RANSPORT AYER ONTROL ATEGORY Transport Layer Feature Descriptions ................74 ..............76 CQUISITION AND RANSFER ONTROL ATEGORY Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions ............. 76 iv • Contents Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 5 Set up Dark and Bright Image Acquisitions with the Histogram Tool ........ 97 Flat Field Correction Calibration ..................99 REVISION HISTORY _________________________________________________________ 104 CONTACT INFORMATION ____________________________________________________ 105 ........................ 105 ALES NFORMATION ....................... 105 ECHNICAL UPPORT Contents • v Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 6 • Contents Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 7 (CX4). Teledyne DALSA’s Linea™ HS cameras and compatible frame grabbers combine to offer a complete solution for the next generation of automatic optical inspection systems. This camera is recommended for detecting small defects at high speeds and over a large field of view in LCD and OLED flat panel displays, DNA sequencing, printed circuit boards, film and large format web materials.
  • Page 8 Flat panel LCD and OLED display inspection • Web inspection • Printed circuit board inspection • Pathology • DNA sequencing • High throughput and high-resolution applications 2 • Linea HS 32k Super Resolution TDI Line Scan Camera Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 9 GenICam™ support (XML camera description file) Embedded within camera Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI application and Latest version on the Teledyne DALSA website GenICam for Camera Link imaging driver Linea HS 32k Super Resolution TDI Line Scan Camera • 3...
  • Page 10 It is used where an industrial digital camera interfaces with a single or multiple frame grabbers, and with data rates exceeding those supported by the standard Camera Link. For more information see https://www.automate.org/vision/vision-standards/vision-standards-camera-link-hs. 4 • Linea HS 32k Super Resolution TDI Line Scan Camera Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 11 1 Calibration at 80% saturation, measurements at 50% saturation. 2 Light sources vary spectrally and spatially: re-calibrate cameras in actual system. 3 PRNU: Photo-Response Non-Uniformity. 4 DSNU (FPN): Dark Signal Non-Uniformity (Fixed Pattern Noise). Specifications • 5 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 12 Table 6: Camera Flash Memory Size Camera Flash memory size All models 4 GB Certification & Compliance Table 7: Camera Certification & Compliance Compliance See the Declarations of Conformity section at the end of this manual. 6 • Specifications Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 13 NEE @ 670 nm < 0.4 pJ/cm2 § Achieved with 2 frame grabbers. * Random noise below quantization limit cannot be measured accurately; use higher bit depth or higher gain for comparison purposes. Specifications • 7 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 14 The following graphs show the spectral responsivity and QE in 32k super resolution mode; for 16k modes, multiply responsivity values by 2 (HL-HM-32K40S). Figure 1: Super Resolution Model Spectral Responsivity & QE, 32k SR Mapped, 1x gain 8 • Specifications Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 15 The following graphs details power vs. input voltage for the HL-HM-32K40S-00-R model. Test conditions: Max line rate—300 kHz, TDI Mode—128, Bit Mode—8, Black Level—31, Temperature—Ambient Figure 2: Super Resolution HL-HM-32K40S-00 Power Vs. Input Voltage. Specifications • 9 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 16 The arrays within the dash are used in Super Resolution mode. The secondary array used in SR mode shows a 1/2 pixel offset horizontally and vertically with respect to the main array. 10 • Specifications Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 17 The diagram below details the sequence of user-adjustable, arithmetic operations performed on the camera sensor data. These adjustments are using camera features outlined in this chapter. Figure 4: Video data processing chain Specifications • 11 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 18 Increases exponentially with temperature, doubling approximately every 7°C. For best performance Teledyne DALSA recommends recalibrating the dark flat field coefficients (FPN) at a stable operating temperature; for more information of flat field correction, refer to the Flat Field Calibration section.
  • Page 19 Please carefully read sections Handling Precautions and Preventing Operational Faults Due to ESD before installation. If you are familiar with Camera Link HS (CLHS) cameras and Teledyne DALSA frame grabbers, follow the Quick Start section to quickly install and test image acquisition with the Linea HS and the CamExpert tool provided with Sapera LT.
  • Page 20 Camera installations which do not protect against ESD (electrostatic discharge) may exhibit operational faults. Problems such as random data loss, random camera resets and other non-reoccurring control issues may all be solved by proper ESD management. 14 • Installation Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 21 Data transmits at 10 Gbps, which limits the effective distance of copper-based cables. Cables can be bought from an OEM. OEM cables are also available for applications where flexing is present. Contact Teledyne DALSA support for recommended cable vendors, cables and part numbers. CX4 AOC Data Cables Camera Link HS CX4 AOC (Active Optical Cable) cables are made to handle very high data rates.
  • Page 22 Software and Device Driver Sapera LT SDK Sapera LT SDK is the image acquisition and control software development kit for Teledyne DALSA cameras. It includes the CamExpert application, which provides a graphical user interface to access camera features for configuration and setup. Sapera LT is available for download from the Teledyne DALSA website: www.teledynedalsa.com/en/products/imaging/vision-software/sapera-lt/download/...
  • Page 23 TDI cameras have relatively strict mounting requirements. For details, refer to application note Application Guideline for TDI Cameras, which can be downloaded from the Linea HS | Teledyne DALSA page. NOTE You need administrator rights for installation and updates.
  • Page 24 4. If a lens is attached to the camera, turn off the test pattern and grab live again. Adjust the lens aperture and focus, and/or adjust the camera's Acquisition Line Rate as needed. 18 • Installation Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 25 Start the Sapera LT installer and follow instructions. On the Acquisition Components page, select the Teledyne DALSA frame grabbers and CameraLink GenCP compatible cameras option. The installation program will prompt to reboot the computer. It is not necessary to reboot the computer between the installation of Sapera LT and the installation of the frame grabber driver.
  • Page 26 Connect the F G end of the CX4 cable to the J3 Camera Link HS input connector (middle) of the frame grabber. • Connect the power cable to the power supply. 20 • Installation Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 27 Testing Acquisition Starting Sapera CamExpert Sapera CamExpert is included as part of the Sapera LT SDK. It is Teledyne DALSA’s camera and frame grabber interfacing tool that allows you to quickly validate hardware setup, change parameter settings, and test image acquisition.
  • Page 28 The output formats for the 32k SR model are Mono8 or Mono12. To change output format, acquisition must be stopped in the Acquisition and Transfer Control category. The frame grabber's Basic Timing > Pixel Depth and Color Type features should correspond to the camera's image format. 22 • Installation Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 29 The camera always outputs data to the frame grabber in a ‘planar’ format—when multiple arrays are used, the corresponding lines are output separately one after the other. Please refer to the frame grabber user’s documentation for further details on selection input and output pixel formats. Installation • 23 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 30 CamExpert displays parameters only if those parameters are supported by the installed device. This avoids confusion by eliminating parameter choices when they do not apply to the hardware in use. 24 • Installation Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 31 CamExpert presents camera features based on their visibility attribute. CamExpert provides quick Visibility level selection via controls below each Category Parameter list [ << Less More >> ]. The user can also choose the Visibility level from the View ∙ Parameters Options menu. Installation • 25 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 32 See section Synchronizing to Object Motion on ways to ensure proper synchronization of acquisition and object motion. See the TDI Primer on Teledyne DALSA's website for an illustration of how TDI works. Arrays and Stages A TDI sensor may comprise one, two or three arrays of pixels, where each array consists of two or more stages (rows, or lines).
  • Page 33 Figure 13: A 4k x 192 (128+64), dual array TDI sensor. The main array includes 128 stages, the secondary array has 64 stages. The arrays are separated; the distance between them is typically a multiple of the pixel size. Overview of TDI Technology • 27 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 34 CamExpert can be used to configure the frame grabber for routing the encoder signal from the frame grabber input to the trigger input of the camera via the Camera Link HS data cable. 28 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 35 Rotary Encoder (pins 5 and 6 of the GPIO connector) : The encoder controls the scan direction. The option is only available when TriggerSource is RotaryEncoder and rotaryEncoderOutputMode is set to Motion. Camera Performance and Features • 29 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 36 If blur occurs only in the scan direction (see below), the scan direction is set incorrectly. Figure 14: Image with incorrect scan direction The diagram below shows the orientation of forward and reverse with respect to the camera body. 30 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 37 The 32k super resolution camera uses two sensor arrays of 5 µm pixels to combine into a 32k, 2.5 µm effective pixel pitch super resolution image. The arrays are aligned automatically in the frame grabber using row spacing data provided by the camera. Camera Performance and Features • 31 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 38 When enabled, alignment markers are displayed as graphic overlays in the image output. Spacing, offset and color of markers may be adjusted to facilitate alignment. 32 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 39 Figure 17: Alignment Markers Camera Performance and Features • 33 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 40 SNR and lower noise. This mode provides the lowest level of data processing in the Teledyne DALSA system and hence poses the lowest risk of affecting subsequent user data processing.
  • Page 41 The table below indicates, for the available TDI modes, the possible frame grabber's image buffer formats that can be used depending on the information to retrieve. Camera Performance and Features • 35 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 42 This only applies to the Xtium2-CLHS PX8-HR frame grabber. For details on frame grabber configuration and operation using other frame grabbers, refer to application note Configuring Super Resolution Mode for Linea HS 32k TDI Camera (on Teledyne DALSA Linea HS page). To configure for Super Resolution mode 1.
  • Page 43 10. Set Camera Control > TDI Mode = TDI Super Resolution. Camera Performance and Features • 37 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 44 Row Gain can be adjusted from 1 to ~4x. System Gain can be adjusted from 1 to 10x. 38 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 45 Output Strobe Control Example Camera Trigger Trigger Delay Sensor Trigger Output Line Output Duration 3,4,5 or 6 Output Delay Set to Trigger Delay + 1.6 µs Figure 19: Strobe Timing Camera Performance and Features • 39 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 46 In addition, an Exposure Active signal is generated and can be supplied to any of the GPIO outputs. This allows triggering or timing external light sources. The following diagram illustrates the logical control signal flow in the Linea HS series camera family. The outputLineSource, outputLinePulseDelay, outputLinePulseDuration and LineInverter allow the user to control a strobe light source in order to coordinate with the sensor exposure.
  • Page 47 The Linea camera has many different modes of operation. It is strongly recommended that the camera be flat fielded for the intended mode of operation. The FFC procedure is detailed in section Performing a Flat Field Calibration Using CamExpert. Camera Performance and Features • 41 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 48 Camera is then powered off and allowed to cool down. • Camera is powered on and allowed to reach 30°C, with dark current correction enabled and using the coefficients created previously at 55°C. 42 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 49 Flat Field (PRNU) coefficients can be downloaded from the camera, customized and uploaded back to the camera. NOTE Customization requires a parameter viewer file. Contact Teledyne DALSA Technical Support. To upload or download coefficients 1. Open the File Access Control dialog.
  • Page 50 Once set, another ROI can be defined and flat field calibrated. 44 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 51 If the contrast is below the set value, then the pixel filter is applied. A value of 0 will turn off the filters for all pixels and a value of 1 will keep the filter on for all pixels. Camera Performance and Features • 45 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 52 AOI parameters can only be changed when image transfer to the frame grabber is stopped. Refer to the Acquisition and Transfer Control Category for details on stopping and starting the acquisition. 46 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 53 3. Select the first AOI and set its offset and width. If the other AOIs are large you may need to select them first and reduce their widths. 4. Repeat for each AOI in turn. 5. Start acquisition, using Acquisition and Transfer Control > Acquisition Start > Press. Camera Performance and Features • 47 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 54 The file format is described in 03-084-20133 Linea Binary File Format which can be obtained from Teledyne DALSA Technical Support. This document also includes Excel spreadsheet examples. How to Generate a LUT with CamExpert CamExpert can be used to create a LUT file. The camera uses a 12-bit in/12-bit out LUT (even if the camera is outputting an 8-bit image).
  • Page 55 5. In the Lookup Table dialog, under the Value column, select the output LUT by scrolling through the different options. Configure any required parameters (for example, Gamma correction requires a Correction factor). 6. Click Save LUT to create a LUT file. Camera Performance and Features • 49 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 56 In the Parameters pane, a frame grabber feature must be selected, not a camera feature. • The Lookup table must be enabled to be created but should be disabled to use the camera LUT. 50 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 57 2. In Image Format category, set Pixel Format to Mono 12 (or BGR 12 if supported). 3. In Basic Timing category of the frame grabber, set Pixel Depth to 12. 4. In Acquisition and Transfer Control category, click Press next to Acquisition Start. Camera Performance and Features • 51 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 58 To reset the camera to factory configuration • Select Factory Setting and click Load. To save the current camera configuration • Select one of the user sets and click Save. 52 • Camera Performance and Features Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 59 Changes made after a configuration is loaded will be lost if the camera resets, is powered down or loses power, unless the current configuration is saved again. By default, the user sets contain the factory settings. Camera Performance and Features • 53 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 60 (using the tag DFNC), versus the GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC tag not shown). Features listed in the description table but tagged as Invisible are typically reserved for Teledyne DALSA support or third-party software usage, and not typically required by end user applications.
  • Page 61 (BIST). Possible return values are device-specific. (RO) DFNC See Built-In Self-Test Codes for status code details. Refresh BIST deviceBIST Performs an internal test to determine the status of the Beginner device. (W) DFNC Operational Reference • 55 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 62 In the Camera Information screen shot example above, the Power-On Status is showing Good, indicating that the camera powered up without any problems. Details of the BIST codes can be found in section Built-In Self-Test Codes of Troubleshooting Guide. 56 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 63 See section Saving & Restoring Camera Setup Configurations for details. Operational Reference • 57 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 64 TDI Area TdiArea Output the entire 128 row main array with an FVAL. TDI Extended Area TdiMultiArea TDI multiple array area mode for aligning camera. 58 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 65 Super Resolution Mapped. SR Detail Restored srDetailRestored Super Resolution Detail Restored. SR Strength srStrength Super resolution strength. Values range from 0 to 1, Beginner in increments of 0.01. DFNC Operational Reference • 59 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 66 (after any processing by the line inverter module). Falling Edge FallingEdge The trigger is considered valid on the falling edge. Any Edge AnyEdge The trigger is considered valid on any edge. 60 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 67 Sets the delay (µs) before the output line pulse signal. Beginner DFNC Sets the width (duration) of the output line pulse in Beginner Pulse Duration outputLinePulseDuration microseconds (µs). DFNC Operational Reference • 61 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 68 Output line is high. Refresh Line Status refreshLineStatus Updates the LineStatus feature. Beginner DFNC Line Status LineStatus Returns the current state of the GPIO line selected Expert with the LineSelector feature. (RO) 62 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 69 Enables or disables flat field correction. Beginner DFNC Flat field correction is disabled. Flat field correction is enabled. Clear Coefficients flatfieldCalibrationClearCoefficient Sets all FPN coefficients to 0 and all PRNU coefficients Beginner to 1. DFNC Operational Reference • 63 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 70 When enabled, the same LUT is used for all colors. The output LUT is disabled and linear data is output. Gamma Correction Gamma LUT populated using the Gamma correction equation. User Defined UserDefined LUT uploaded by the user. 64 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 71 Image Filter Contrast Ratio imageFilterContrastRatio Sets the image filter contrast ratio threshold. Guru DFNC Bloom Filter bloomFilter Enables the anti-blooming filter. Guru DFNC Anti-blooming filter is disabled. Active Active Anti-blooming filter is enabled. Operational Reference • 65 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 72 Horizontal width in output pixels. Equals to sum of Beginner AOI widths divided by horizontal binning factor. (RO) Height Height Height of the image provided by the device (in Beginner pixels). (RO) 66 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 73 PRNU file using the FileAccess > Miscellaneous > User PRNU feature. The PRNU coefficients will be applied to a midscale (128 DN) test image. Contact Teledyne DALSA support for an Excel file that can help with this. AOI Count multipleROICount...
  • Page 74 Pixel count before first horizontal alignment marker. Beginner Offset DFNC Alignment Markers Color alignmentMarkerBlack Alignment markers color. Beginner DFNC White White White alignment markers. Black Black Black alignment markers. 68 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 75 PRNU coefficients that are currently being used by the camera (not necessarily saved). Camera Data CameraData Camera information for customer support. This is a text file, please ensure that it has a .txt file name extension. Operational Reference • 69 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 76 (RO) File Size FileSize Represents the size of the selected file in bytes. Guru File Access Control Dialog Click Setting to open the File Access Control dialog box. 70 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 77 If you are not using CamExpert to perform file transfers, pseudo-code for the CLHS File Transfer Protocol is as follows. To download a file from camera • Select the file by setting the FileSelector feature. • Set the FileOpenMode to Read. • Set the FileOperationSelector to Open. Operational Reference • 71 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 78 Write to the file by setting FileOperationExecute to 1 and poll until 0 and complete • Read FileOperationStatus to confirm the write worked • Read FileOperationResult to confirm the number of bytes written. 72 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 79 In the Type list select Miscellaneous. • In the File Selector list select CameraData. • Click Download (from Camera). • Save the text file and send the file to Teledyne DALSA customer support. Operational Reference • 73 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 80 Number of corrected packets on cable A. Cable B Corrupted Packet Count CorruptedPacketCntB Number of corrupted packets on cable B. Cable B Corrected Packet Count CorrectedPacketCntB Number of corrected packets on cable B. 74 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 81 Refresh CLHS 8b/10b Receive clhsErrorCountRefresh Updates the selected receive error count value. Guru Error Count DFNC Reset Receive Error Count clhsErrorCountReset Resets the selected receive error count value to 0. Guru DFNC Operational Reference • 75 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 82 (WO) Acquisition Status AcquisitionStatus Reads the acquisition state. Beginner Acquiring Acquiring Currently acquiring and sending image data. Not Acquiring NotAcquiring Currently not acquiring or sending image data. 76 • Operational Reference Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 83 Basic heat management is achieved by mounting the camera onto a metal structure via its mounting screw holes. Heat dissipation is improved by using thermal paste between the camera body (not the front plate) and the metal structure plus the addition of a heatsink structure. Technical Specifications • 77 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 84 Mechanical Drawings Figure 34: HL-HM-32K40S-00-R Mechanical Drawing 78 • Technical Specifications Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 85 12 V. NOTE If your power supply does not meet these requirements, then the camera performance specifications are not guaranteed. Technical Specifications • 79 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 86 Intended as a return path for GPIO signal. Not intended as a power ground. Do not connect to pins 1 or 9 or to the camera chassis. * Connect all power pins. Each pin is rated 2A. 80 • Technical Specifications Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 87 To reduce the chance of stress and vibration on the cables, we recommend that you use cable clamps, placed close to the camera, when setting up your imaging system. Stress or vibration of the heavy CLHS AOC cables may damage the camera’s connectors. Technical Specifications • 81 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 88 Mating GPIO Cable Assembly An optional GPIO breakout cable (12-pin Female Hirose to 13-Pos Euro Block) is available for purchase from Teledyne DALSA under accessory number #CR-GENC-IOP00 to order. Figure 37: GPIO cable accessory #CR-GENC-IOP00 82 • Technical Specifications Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 89 Declarations of Conformity Copies of the Declarations of Conformity documents are available on the product page on the Teledyne DALSA website or by request. FCC Statement of Conformance This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 90 The wavelengths and intensity of light required to capture useful images vary per application. The image will be affected by speed, spectral characteristics, exposure time, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, etc. Look at Teledyne DALSA’s Knowledge Center for articles on this potentially complicated issue.
  • Page 91 (desired object resolution size). By similar triangles, the magnification is alternatively given by: Where f’ is the focal length and OD is the target object distance. �� = ��′/���� Additional Reference Information • 85 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 92 45 mm. For each pixel in the image sensor to correspond to 100 µm in the object space, using the preceding equation, the object distance must be 450 mm (0.450 m). (10 ����)/(100 ����) = (45 ����)/���� ���� = 450 ���� (0.450 ��) 86 • Additional Reference Information Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 93 • When compressed air cannot clean the sensor, Teledyne DALSA recommends using lint-free ESD-safe cloth wipers or swabs that do not contain particles that can scratch the window. Do not use regular cotton swabs since these can introduce static charge to the window surface.
  • Page 94 Do not use volatile solvents such as benzene and thinners, as they can damage the surface finish. 88 • Additional Reference Information Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 95 The camera 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 Saving & Restoring Camera Setup Configurations for details on downloading the Camera Data file.
  • Page 96 PRNU coefficients that appropriately manipulate the half scale data to achieve the desired pattern. See section Custom Flat Field Coefficients for details. 90 • Troubleshooting Guide Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 97 (Reserved) 0x00200000 0000 0000 0010 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 NO_FACT_PRNU 0x00400000 0000 0000 0100 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 NO_FATFS 0x00800000 0000 0000 1000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Troubleshooting Guide • 91 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 98 Has the encoder signal been connected to the correct pins of the I/O connector of the frame grabber? See the Xtium2-CLHS frame grabber user manual for details. • Do the encoder signal levels conform to the requirements outlined in the Xtium2-CLHS frame grabber user manual? 92 • Troubleshooting Guide Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 99 Smeared or Distorted Images To achieve a well-defined image, the multiple lines are summed together and delayed in a manner that matches the motion of the image across the sensor. Troubleshooting Guide • 93 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 100 The greater the speed variation, the lower the target speed needs to be to avoid over-speed conditions. If the speed variation can be reduced by eliminating the backlash in the transport mechanism and / or optimizing the motor controller characteristics, then a higher target speed will be achievable. 94 • Troubleshooting Guide Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 101 The camera’s body has been designed with integrated heat fins to assist with convection cooling. The fins are sufficient to keep the camera at an acceptable temperature if convection flow is unimpeded. Troubleshooting Guide • 95 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 102 The only means to recover from a thermal shutdown is to turn the camera’s power off. Once the camera has cooled down, the camera data can be restored by reapplying power to the camera. 96 • Troubleshooting Guide Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 103 Use CamExpert Statistics command while grabbing to display the image characteristics. In the Statistics dialog, use the Selected view list to select Histogram or Line Profile. Figure 41: CamExpert – Grab & Statistics Buttons Appendix • 97 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 104 The sensor specification accounts for a small number of hot, stuck, or dead pixels (pixels that do not react to light over the full dynamic range specified for that sensor). 98 • Appendix Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 105 Bare Image Evaluation Before you perform the FFC, Teledyne DALSA recommends that you to try to improve the bare image quality first: a good bare image will improve the quality of the FFC. A bare image is obtained using your bright target with no gain applied.
  • Page 106 SNR perspective. All gains are digital multipliers and, as such, the gain scales up signal and noise proportionally. Use this method only as long as the SNR meets your application requirements. Keep the following in mind: • Ensure that the camera’s temperature is in a stable condition. 100 • Appendix Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 107 2. If using the Set Target option in the Calibration Algorithm parameter, adjust the Flat Field Calibration Target. A value of 200 DN is commonly used target in 8-bit output format. Appendix • 101 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 108 Power-up Configuration dialog (see Saving & Restoring Camera Setup Configurations). The dialog allows you to save or load a configuration user set dynamically, or to load automatically a selected user set when resetting or powering the camera. 102 • Appendix Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 109 Figure 49: CamExpert – Power-up Configuration Dialog. Appendix • 103 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 110 Revision History Revision Description Date Initial release. August 1, 2024 104 • Revision History Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...
  • Page 111 Submit any support question or request via our website. Technical support form via our web page: Support requests for imaging product installations, Support requests for imaging applications www.teledynedalsa.com/en/support/options/ Camera support information Product literature and driver updates Contact Information • 105 Linea HS Series 32k Super Resolution...

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