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- Page 1 Dhyana XF95 User Manual V1.0.0 Tucsen Photonics Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.14.3. Hardware Trigger Mode ........................28 3.15. Trigger Output ............................31 3.15.1. Hardware Trigger output circuit ...................... 31 3.15.2. Trigger Output Timing Diagram ....................... 31 3.16. Cooling ..............................32 4. Hardware Installation ..........................34 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 3 9. After-sales Support ............................. 55 Appendix 1 : Specifications ..........................56 Appendix 2 : Dimensions ..........................58 Appendix 3 : Dew point table ......................... 59 Appendix 4 : Third party software applications ....................60 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
- Page 4 Appendix 5 : Update log ..........................61 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 5: Introduction
In any case, TUCSEN shall not be liable for any losses or damages arising from or related to the unauthorized use of the content of this document, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or other reasons, whether caused by infringement or other reasons. - Page 6 TUCSEN be liable for any loss or damage caused by unauthorized use of the content of this document, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential or otherwise. Copyright and Protection Statement: The copyright of this document and related drawings belongs to TUCSEN, and TUCSEN reserves all rights including interpretation.
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Page 7: Safety And Warning Information
⚫ Please ensure that there is at least 10 cm of space around the device's ventilation openings to allow for proper airflow. Do not block the ventilation openings during use, as this may lead to excessive internal temperatures and damage the device. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 8 ⚫ If the voltage applied to the camera is greater than or less than the nominal voltage of the camera, the camera may be damaged or malfunction. Caution ⚫ Please refer to the specification table for the nominal voltage of the camera. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 9: Product Specifications
USB flash drive Software and Drivers Water pipes 2 m, OD: 6 mm, ID: 4 mm 3 m, SMA inner screw inner needle-SMA inner SMA trigger cable screw inner needle, wire RG178 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 10 Optional Item Name Specification Quantity Image CameraLink frame grabber Firebird Frame grabber cable Level conversion box Standard Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 11: Camera Introduction
2.2. Camera Introduction The Dhyana XF95 is a professional soft X-ray sCMOS camera developed by Tucsen. It features a new generation of anti-reflective coated back-illuminated sCMOS sensor, which significantly enhances quantum efficiency in the 80-1000 eV photon energy range, with an overall efficiency exceeding 90% (see Figure 2-1). - Page 12 As shown in the figure, in the acquisition of soft X-ray diffraction patterns, it achieves a peak diffraction order of 6. Figure 2-3 Soft X-ray diffraction pattern Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 13: Camera Power And Signal Connections
Red: Camera powered on Orange : Normal operation CameraLink interface Camera data transfer TRIG.IN External trigger input interface (SMA interface) Three external trigger output ports are available, with TRIG.OUT the default output signals as follows: Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 14 If the software is already closed but the camera light is still orange, it indicates that the camera has not been fully released. You need to completely exit the camera thread or restart the camera to return the indicator light to red. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 15: Features And Functions
3) Analog-to-digital converter (ADC): The amplified analog signal is digitized through an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) inside the camera, converting it into a digital signal for further processing and storage. sCMOS cameras typically also include an image processing unit for performing image Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 16: Shutter Mode
The difference in exposure time points between adjacent rows is also known as the line time (T line Figure 3-3 Rolling shutter diagram Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 17: Front-Illuminated And Back-Illuminated Scmos Technology
Noise is a description of the uncertainty of a signal. The noise introduced by the circuit when reading the signal is called readout noise. Readout noise dominates in low signal level imaging, and excessive readout noise can limit the applications of imaging under weak light conditions. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 18: Defective Pixel Correction (Dpc)
3.6. Dark Signal Non-Uniformity (DSNU) When the camera captures images in complete darkness, ideally, all pixel grayscale values should be close to zero and equal. However, in reality, when the camera captures images in Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 19: Photo Response Non-Uniformity (Prnu)
When the camera detects light signals, the number of photoelectrons captured by each pixel during the exposure process is measured and transmitted as digital grayscale values (DN) to the computer. The conversion from electrons to DN follows a certain proportion, called the Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 20: Gain Mode
(LG_HS). Each mode has differences in synthesis principles, line times, gain values, and readout noise. Selecting the appropriate mode based on the actual scenario is essential to obtain high- quality imaging results. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 21: High Dynamic Range
Figure 3-8 Schematic diagram of HDR mode 3.8.2. High Gain The High Gain (HG) mode has lower readout noise and is suitable for imaging scenarios with weaker signals. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 22: Low Gain
"Low Gain High-Speed (LG_HS)." The "High Gain High-Speed" setting is optimized for readout noise, while the "Low Gain High-Speed" setting is optimized for saturation capacity. Figure 3-9 Schematic diagram of High speed mode Note: The high-speed mode is also known as the STD mode. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 23: Region Of Interest Readout
3.10. Binning Readout Binning is a readout mode that recombines camera pixels, which can improve sensitivity but may also reduce resolution. For example, 2 x 2 binning combines every 4 pixels (2 rows 2 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 24 4 to obtain the average grayscale value. The software Binning seclection on Mosaic V3 is shown below: Figure 3-11 Software Binning The FPGA Binning seclection on Mosaic V3 is shown below: Figure 3-12 FPGA Binning Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 25: Timestamp
Table 3-3 Calculation of Line time and Theoretical Minimum Full-Frame Readout Time for Each Mode of the Dhyana XF95. Gain mode Line time T Readout Time T line readout HDR/HG/LG 20.52 μs 2048*20.52 μs=42.02496 ms HighGain_HS/LowGain_HS 20.52 μs 2048/2*20.52 μs=21.01248 ms Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 26: Incident Photon Calculation
Scientific camera imaging involves the conversion of photons, electrons, voltage, and grayscale values. Therefore, it is possible to reverse calculate the incident number of photons from the grayscale values. The calculation formula* is as follows: Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 27: Acquisition Mode
Capture to obtain the image. Figure 3-14 Users can set the exposure time, gain mode and other camera parameters, and preview them in real time through the preview window to get a suitable image. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 28: Software Trigger Mode
To use the software trigger mode in Mosaic V3, check the software trigger, click Capture to enter the waiting trigger state, and then click the Snap to execute the image capture command, and only output one image at a time. Figure 3-17 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 29: Hardware Trigger Mode
1) The valid external trigger signal recognized by the imager must be a level signal of 3.3 to 5 V. Exceeding the maximum voltage limit may cause permanent damage; 2) The pulse width of the recognized level signal must be greater than 1 μs. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 30 Level triggering mode is not continuous shooting; it is commonly used for capturing stationary or slow-moving objects. Figure 3-21 Level Triggering Mode Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 32: Trigger Output
The camera has three external trigger output interfaces, each independently capable of outputting five timing signals. Each output signal can be independently configured on the three output ports and can simultaneously output to different devices. Figure 3-25 Trigger output timing diagram Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 33: Cooling
Figure 3-26 Schematic diagram of Dhyana XF95 vent Under air cooling, the camera can achieve a cooling effect with a temperature difference of 60°C from the ambient temperature, while under water cooling, it can achieve a cooling effect Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 34 To achieve completely low vibration performance, the fan of the Dhyana XF95 camera can be fully turned off via software and provides a liquid cooling port (for water cooling installation, please refer to section 4.2). Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 35: Hardware Installation
The camera chip is equipped with a dust cover and a dust protection component to protect the sensor and prevent dust contamination. Before connecting to the vacuum system, follow these steps to remove them: (1) Removing the Dust Cover Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 36 The camera is secured to the vacuum chamber via a flange. For the flange locking procedure, please refer to section 4.1.3. Note: 1) Please ensure the process is conducted in a cleanroom environment and gloves are worn Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 37: Connecting The Camera
Note: 1) To prevent overheating of the camera, do not cover the camera with cloth or any other Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 38: Tightening The Cf100 Flange
(4) Insert the hex socket bolts with washers into the through holes and tighten the bolts into the nut plates (or M6 nuts) in a cross pattern. Refer to the figure below for the tightening sequence. Figure 4-5 Bolt tightening sequence Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 39: Installation Of External Water Cooling Pipes
(3) Insert the water pipes into the nozzles of the cooling water circulator*, ensuring a proper fit as shown in the figure below. Figure 4-7 Cooling water circulator end water pipe connector Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 40: Software Fan Status
(3) Press the sliding sleeve of the transfer valve and pull out the cooling water circulator hose to drain the internal water. (4) Press the water connector and pull the camera water pipe out of the water pipe connector. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 41: Frame Grabber Installation
Choose a PCIe slot with a transmission bandwidth greater than 850MB/s, insert the Frame grabber, secure it with screws, and then restart the computer. Connect the interface between the camera and the computer Frame grabber through a data transmission cable. Figure 4-10 Computer motherboard diagram Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 42 1) When installing and disassembling the Frame grabber, be sure to operate with power off; 2) When connecting the CamraLink cable, please operate with the camera power off and do not hot plug or unplug. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 43: Software Installation
(4) Selecting the contents of the installation, by default check the box to install Microsoft runtime libraries vcredist_2008 and vcredist_2013, unchecking the box may result in the software or third-party plug-ins not working; Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 44 Figure 5-2 Optional installation content (5) Waiting for the driver installation to be completed; Figure 5-3 Under driver installation… (6) Click "Finish" to complete the driver installation; Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 45: Cameralink Driver Installation
If a yellow symbol appears, it indicates that the driver needs to be reinstalled. Figure 5-5 XF95 display in device manager 5.2.1. CameraLink driver installation Installation steps: (1) The camera is connected to the installed CameraLink Frame grabber CameraLink1 and Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 46 CameraLink Frame grabber will appear in the device manager and display FireBird Baseboard. After connecting the camera, it will occupy the COM port, as shown in the following figure. Figure 5-7 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 47: Cameralink Driver Uninstallation
Operation steps: (1) Open the supporting USB drive, double-click to run Mosaic V3 software; (2) Select the installation path, default to C drive, users can customize the installation path according to your needs; Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 48 (3) Select the installation content. By default, select the option to install drivers, canceling the installation can result in the camera not being recognized by the software; Figure 5-10 Check the camera driver (4) Configure installation parameters and select whether to generate desktop shortcuts; Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
- Page 49 Figure 5-11 Check to create a desktop shortcut (5) After confirming all installation parameters, click "Install" to start executing the installation action; Figure 5-12 The page for settings check (6) Waiting for installation to complete; Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 50: Uninstallation
C drive path will take effect; Figure 5-14 Uninstalling through installation package (2) Under the installation path, find unins000.exe to uninstall, double-click uninstall; Figure 5-15 Uninstalling through installation path Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 51 (3) Uninstall from the computer program management interface; Note: After uninstalling and reinstalling the software, all software configuration information and calibration table data will be deleted. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 52: Maintenance
(3) When not in use for an extended period, the dust-proof components should be reinstalled, and the dust cover should be put on for storage.. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 53: Troubleshooting
(2) Verify if the exposure time affects the frame rate. You can set the minimum exposure time to check the frame rate. (3) The frame rates in the table are measured under ideal bandwidth conditions. The actual Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 54 (5) If you are using a USB 3.0 interface but have added a HUB/extension/adapter, it may also prevent achieving the nominal frame rate. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 55: Faqs
If it is an ambient light source, switching off the illumination source is sufficient. If from an irradiated sample light source, a regulated light source is required for illumination. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 56: After-Sales Support
(2) Contact professionals for technical support: ⚫ TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 ⚫ Email: service@tucsen.com ⚫ Visiting the official website to leave a message: http://www.tucsen.com (3) Please prepare the following information in advance: ⚫ Camera model and S/N (product serial number); ⚫ Software version number and computer system information;... -
Page 57: Appendix 1 : Specifications
1 μs Trigger Mode Hardware & Software Output Trigger Signals Exposure start, Global, Readout end, High level, Low level Trigger Interface Data Interface CameraLink，USB 3.0 Power Supply 12V/8A < 65W Power Consumption Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... - Page 58 Operating System Windows/Linux Operating Operating Temperature: 0~40°C Environment Humidity: < 70%, Non-condensing Baking Temperature: ＜ 70°C Note: The parameters in this table are typical values and are subject to change without notice. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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Page 59: Appendix 2 : Dimensions
Appendix 2 : Dimensions Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 60: Appendix 3 : Dew Point Table
20.3 22.3 10.5 13.9 16.7 19.1 21.3 23.2 11.4 14.8 17.6 20.1 22.3 24.2 12.3 15.7 18.6 21.1 23.3 25.2 13.2 16.6 19.5 22.0 24.2 26.2 14.0 17.5 20.4 23.0 25.2 27.2 Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 61: Appendix 4 : Third Party Software Applications
Appendix 4 : Third party software applications Provide plugins for calling third-party software (LabVIEW, Matlab, Micro-Manager, etc.), please click on the link to download the configuration: sCMOS and CMOS Camera Third Party Softwares -TUCSEN - Tucsen Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826... -
Page 62: Appendix 5 : Update Log
Appendix 5 : Update log Version Date Modified Content V1.0.0 2024-10-18 Create this document. Technical Support Email: service@tucsen.com TEL: +86-591-28055080-818 Fax: +86-591-28055080-826...
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