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Dalsa Pantera TF 11M4 User Manual

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Pantera TF 11M4 and 6M8
Camera User's Manual
PT-2x-11M04 4 fps
PT-2x-06M08 8 fps
25-Apr-05
03-32-10096-03
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  • Page 1 Pantera TF 11M4 and 6M8 Camera User’s Manual PT-2x-11M04 4 fps PT-2x-06M08 8 fps 25-Apr-05 03-32-10096-03 www.dalsa.com...
  • Page 2 Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual © 2005 DALSA. All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is assumed by DALSA for its use. DALSA reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.14 Setting the Video Mode and Generating Test Patterns .....................33 Optical and Mechanical Considerations________________________________________ 39 4.1 Mechanical Interface..............................39 4.2 Lens Mounts.................................40 4.3 Mounting the Camera..............................40 4.4 Thermal Management..............................40 4.5 Environment ................................40 Cleaning and Maintenance ________________________________________________ 41 5.1 Cleaning..................................41 5.2 Maintenance ................................43 Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________ 45 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 4 6.2 Troubleshooting Using the Serial Interface.........................46 6.3 Specific Solutions .................................47 6.4 Product Support................................49 Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, and Configuration Table__________________________ 51 Commands and Error Handling _____________________________________________ 59 B1 All Available Commands ..............................59 EMC Declaration of Conformity______________________________________________ 63 Index _______________________________________________________________ 67 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 5: Introduction To The Pantera Tf 11M And 6M Area Scan Cameras

    • 4008(H) x 2627(V) or 3072(H) x 2048(V) resolution, full frame CCD architecture • The Pantera TF 11M4 offers up to 4.4 fps, two outputs at full resolution, 36 MHz data rate • The Pantera TF 6M8 offers 7.5 fps, two outputs at full resolution, 36 MHz data rate •...

  • Page 6: Image Sensors

    1.2 Image Sensors Pantera TF 11M The Pantera TF 11M4 offers frame rates at up to 4.4 frames per second (fps) using two output taps to simultaneously read out data or 2.6 fps using one output tap. The Pantera TF 11M2 uses one output tap. This camera uses DALSA’s FTF4027M full-frame CCD image sensor.
  • Page 7 4.5 fps using one output tap with the Pantera TF 6M5. This camera uses DALSA’s FTF3020M full-frame CCD image sensor and its remarkable image quality made it the de facto standard for digital still photography. The FTF3020M provides the highest possible image quality for its resolution, with lower dark current, lower noise, and higher dynamic range than any competitor.

  • Page 8: Camera Performance Specifications

    Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual 1.3 Camera Performance Specifications Table 1: Pantera TF 11M4 and 6M8 Camera Performance Specifications Camera Features Units Notes Resolution H x V pixels 11M: 4032 x 2672 6M: 3072 x 2048 Pixel Size µm...
  • Page 9 No binning, full resolution. Minimum frame rate while operating in Mode 8. 2x and 4x gain are not available when using 14 bit output Nominal output, 100ms exposure time. Light source: broadband quartz halogen, 3200K, 750nm and IR cutoff filter. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 10 Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Figure 3: Pantera TF 11M Responsivity Pantera TF 11M Responsivity 0 430 480 530 580 630 680 730 780 830 880 930 Wavelength (nm) Figure 4: Pantera TF 6M Responsivity Pantera TF 6M Responsivity Wavelength (nm) DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 11 Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Preliminary Figure 4: Pantera TF 11M Normalized Noise vs. Camera Front PlateTemperature Tap 1 Tap 2 57.4 Temp Figure 5: Pantera TF 11M4 Dark Offset vs Camera Front Plate Temperature Tap 1 Tap 2 57.4 Tem p DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 12 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Figure 6: Pantera TF 11M4 FPN vs Camera Front Plate Temperature Tap 1 Tap 2 57.4 Tem p DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 13 Figure 7: Pantera TF 6M Normalized Noise vs. Camera Front Plate Temperature 2.00 1.80 1.60 Tap 1 1.40 Tap 2 1.20 1.00 0.80 Temp Figure 8: Pantera TF 6M Dark Offset vs Camera Front Plate Temperature Tap 1 Tap 2 Temp DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 14 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Figure 9: Pantera TF 6M FPN vs Camera Front Plate Temperature Tap 1 Tap 2 Temp DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 15: Camera Hardware Interface

    Diagnostic LED for monitoring the camera. See LED Status Indicator section below for details. • High-density 26-pin MDR26 connector for Camera Link control signals, data signals, and serial communications. Refer to Figure 11: MDR26 Connector for pin descriptions. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 16: Led Status Indicator

    6M cameras. A Base Configuration uses 1 MDR26 connector and 1 Channel Link chip. The main characteristics of the Base Configuration are: • Ports supported: A, B, C • Serializer bit width: 28 • Number of chips: 1 • Number of MDR26 connectors: 1 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 17: Data Connector

    *Exterior Overshield is connected to the shells of the connectors on both ends. **3M part 14X26-SZLB-XXX-0LC is a complete cable assembly, including connectors. Unused pairs should be terminated in 100 ohms at both ends of the cable. Table 4: DALSA Camera Control Configuration Signal Configuration...

  • Page 18: Input Signals

    These signals indicate when data is valid, allowing you to clock the data from the camera to your acquisition system. These signals are part of the Camera Link configuration and you should refer to the DALSA Camera Link Implementation Road Map, available at , http://vfm.dalsa.com/docs/appnotes/00450-00_03- 32_DALSA_Camera_Link_Road_Map.pdf, for the standard location of these signals:...

  • Page 19: Power Connector

    Incorrect voltages will damage the camera. Protect the camera with a fast-blow fuse between power supply and camera. Visit the www.dalsa.com Web site for a list of companies that make power supplies that meet the camera’s requirements. The companies listed should not be considered the only choices.
  • Page 20 Link interface. The specific function of this trigger depends on the camera’s operating mode but is similar to EXSYNC signal described in section 2.2.2. A mating connector and cable for this interface is available from DigiKey, PN: 167-1009- ND (1 meter length). DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 21: Software Interface: How To Control The Camera

    To generate this list, send the command to the camera. Retrieving Camera Settings To read current camera settings, send the command 3.1 Communications Protocol Overview Serial Protocol Defaults: • 8 data bits • 1 stop bit • No parity • No flow control DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 22: Overview: Setting Up The Camera To Send Commands

    = optional parameter 3.2 Overview: Setting up the Camera to Send Commands The following steps describe how to begin using the Pantera TF 11M4 and 6M8 commands. If you have not already set up your camera cables, connect your cables as described in section 2.1 Installation Overview.

  • Page 23: Saving And Restoring Settings

    To select dual or single output mode, use the command: Syntax: sos i Syntax Elements: Single tap readout, maximum 2.6 (11M) or 4.5(6M) fps Dual tap readout, maximum 4.4 (11M) or 7.5(6M) fps Related Commands: Example: sos 1 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 24: Setting The Data Mode

    Tap 1 Data bits 0 to 7 are linked to Port A Tap 2 Data bits 0 to 7 are linked to Port B • Notes: To obtain the current output data format, use the command gcp Example: oms 8 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 25: Setting Baud Rate

    –External -Programmable The user is responsible with set for not violating timing command constraints for the EXSYNC signal used in this mode. The falling edge of EXSYNC initiates the Mode 8 is the factory setting camera exposure. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 26 Exposure mode to use. Default is 8. Refer to Table 7 for a quick list of available modes or to the following sections for a more detailed explanation. Notes: To obtain the current value of the exposure mode, use the command Related Commands: Example: sem 4 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 27: Exposure Time

    Figure 15: Mode 6 Timing Frame Period Exposure Time Waiting No Light (set internally) Readout EXSYNC =Charge Triggers Dump ignored during readout (~100µs) DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 28: Setting Exposure Time

    Floating point number in milliseconds. Allowable range is .001- 16000.000 milliseconds. Notes: To read the current line rate frequency, use the command If you enter an invalid exposure time, the valid range of values will be displayed. Related Commands: sem, ssf Example: set 5500.3 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 29: Controlling The Camera's Shutter And Strobe

    For short exposures, the shutter closing time should be included when calculating the desired exposure time. Related Commands: Example: sct 1.34 3.5 Figure 17: Shutter Control Timing Extended Charge Reset Camera ExposureTime Readout Readout delayed to prevent smearing Shutter/Strobe Signal Shutter Opening Shutter Closing Time Time DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 30: Strobe Control

    ) when sct 0 0 using strobe control. Related Commands: Example: scp 0.4 0.6 Figure 18: Strobe Signal Timing with Pulse Control Camera ExposureTime Readout Strobe Signal Pulse high time Pulse low time Set by command scp f f DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 31: Setting Gains

    Syntax Elements: 1x Output Gain Mode (Factory setting) 2x Output Gain Mode 4x Output Gain Mode Notes: • This command is not available when operating the camera in 14 bit mode. Related Commands: Example: gm 2 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 32: Increasing Sensitivity With Binning

    4 adjacent pixels 1 pixel output Table 8: PT-2x-11M4 Binning vs. Speed Binning Min Frame Period (mS) Max Frame Rate 4.4fps 6.6fps 8.8fps Table 9: PT-2x-6M8 Binning vs. Speed Binning Min Frame Period (mS) Max Frame Rate 7.5fps 11.4fps 15.6fps DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 33: Monitoring The Camera

    Pretrigger value from 0 to 15. Example: sp 10 3.14 Setting the Video Mode and Generating Test Patterns To set the video mode, use the command: Syntax: svm i Syntax Elements: Video mode to use. • Notes: See table below for mode descriptions DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 34: Mode Description

    Flip image right side. Test pattern right side. Flip image right side. Test pattern both sides. Flip image both sides. Flip image both sides. Test pattern left side. Flip image both sides. Test pattern right side. Flip image both sides. Test pattern both sides. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 35 Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Preliminary Test Patterns Figure 20: 8 Bit Test Pattern (One Output) Figure 21: 10 Bit Test Pattern (One Output) DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 36 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Figure 22: 12 or 14 Bit Test Pattern (One Output) Figure 23: 8 Bit Test Pattern (Two Outputs) DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 37 Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Preliminary Figure 24: 10 Bit Test Pattern (Two Outputs) Figure 25: 12 or 14 Bit Test Pattern (Two Outputs) DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 38 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 39: Optical And Mechanical Considerations

    M4 x .7 x .6 DEEP CAMERA EDGE OPTICAL 6.78 31.3 2x BOTH SIDES IS .6° MAX) DISTANCE 93.9 50.80 57.9 40.97±.40 36.8 21.57 46.96±.40 93.9 85.1 SHUTTER I/O 6.56±.30 CONNECTOR OPTICAL DISTANCE F-MOUNT CONFIGURATION 12.13±.30 OPTICAL DISTANCE 50.72 17.8 74.5 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 40: Lens Mounts

    Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual 4.2 Lens Mounts An F mount adapter is available to order as an accessory. Contact DALSA Sales for more information. See contact information on page 2. 4.3 Mounting the Camera The Pantera TF 11M and 6M cameras can be mounted via the 4 M4 holes (2 per side) and the 1/4”-20 threaded tripod mount located on the bottom of the front plate.

  • Page 41: Cleaning And Maintenance

    24 hours and the sensor returns to normal operation. Preventing ESD Damage To prevent ESD damage, DALSA advises you to take the following handling precautions. Ground yourself prior to handling CCDs. Ensure that your ground and your workbench are also properly grounded. Install conductive mats if your ground or workbench is non-conductive.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Sensor Window

    Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual 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. Always store the devises in conductive foam. Alternatively, clamps can be used to short all the CCD pins together before storing.

  • Page 43: Pantera Tf 11M And 6M User's Manual Preliminary

    Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Preliminary 5.2 Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts on this camera. Please contact DALSA service. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 44 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    When the camera is powered on for the first time, the factory setting is exposure mode 8 (no external inputs required). After you have saved settings, the camera powers up with the saved settings next time it is rebooted. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting Using The Serial Interface

    Test pattern successful — Run the command to deactivate video correction. svm 0 Verify Temperature To check the camera’s internal temperature, use the command. If it is within the proper range, the camera returns OK>. Otherwise the camera returns an error message. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 47: Specific Solutions

    The dry part of the pad should follow the moistened end. The goal is to prevent solvent from evaporating from the window surface, as this will end up leaving residue and streaking behind. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 48: Horizontal Lines Or Patterns In Image

    If you have verified that your exposure time is consistent and patterns of low frequency intensity variations still occur, ensure that you are using a DC or high frequency light source. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 49: Product Support

    Results when you run the gcp command Detailed description of problem please attach description with as encountered. much detail as appropriate In addition to your local DALSA representative, you may need to call DALSA Technical Sales Support: North America Europe Asia Voice:...
  • Page 50 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 51: Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, And Configuration Table

    All four enable signals must be provided by the camera on each Channel Link chip. All unused data bits must be tied to a known value by the camera. For more information on image data bit allocations, refer to the official Camera Link specification on the http://vfm.dalsa.com Web site. DALSA...

  • Page 52: Camera Control Signals

    The software API will provide functions to enumerate boards and send or receive a character string. See Appendix B in the Official Camera Link specification on the http://vfm.dalsa.com Web site. Power Power will not be provided on the Camera Link connector. The camera will receive power through a separate cable.

  • Page 53: Camera Link Video Timing

    Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual Preliminary Camera Link Video Timing Figure 27: Pantera TF 11M4 and 6M8 Timing (Input and Output Relationships) STROBE tFRAME PERIOD tFRAME PERIOD twSYNC twSYNC twSYNC _INT twSYNC _INT IMPORTANT: EXSYNC This camera uses the...
  • Page 54 (min sync pulse, not SMART SYNC) twSYNC (min sync pulse in SMART SYNC) tTRANSFER 448us 868us 609us (time from falling edge of EXSYNC to start of readout in SMART SYNC, pretrigger=0) 218ms 130ms 85ms tREADOUT (frame readout time, pretrigger=0) DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 55 86ms 63ms (frame readout time, pretrigger=0) tOVERHEAD 125us 125us 125us (time after readout before next EXSYNC) TwSYNC_INT (min integration pulse, not SMART SYNC) TwSYNC_INT (min integration pulse, in SMART SYNC) tFRAME PERIOD 132ms 87ms 64ms (min frame period) DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 56 (time from last LVAL to end of FVAL) Camera Link™ Configuration Table The following table provides tap reconstruction information. DALSA is working with the machine vision industry to use this table as the basis for auto configuration. Visit the http://vfm.dalsa.com Web site and view the DALSA Camera Link Implementation Road Map document, 03-32-00450, for further details.
  • Page 57 CC4 <Spare> Spare Spare DVAL out <Strobe Valid, Alternate> Data Valid, held Data Valid, held high except in high except in binning modes binning modes FVAL out <Frame Valid, Alternate> Frame Valid Frame Valid Spare out <Spare> Spare Spare DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 58 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 59: Commands And Error Handling

    8: 8 bit mode 10: 10 bit mode 12: 12 bit mode 14: 14 bit mode reset camera Reset the entire camera (reboot) restore factory Restore the camera’s factory settings. settings restore user Restore the camera's last saved user settings. settings DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 60 Set the pretrigger to a value from 0 or 15 set system gain The first value is the tap value. Either 1 for the left tap or 2 for the right tap. The second value is the analog gain with an available range from 0-4095. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 61 15:Flip image Both sides Test pattern Both sides write user Write all of the user settings to EEPROM settings verify Displays the temperature of the digitizer temperature board and the sensor board. Condition <0ºC or >85ºC will produce an error condition. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 62 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 63: Emc Declaration Of Conformity

    73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries the CE mark accordingly. Place of Issue Waterloo, ON, CANADA Date of Issue March 2005 Hank Helmond Name and Signature of authorized person Quality Manager, DALSA Corp. This Declaration corresponds to EN 45 014. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 64 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 65: Revision History

    B1 All Available Commands. In Table 1: Changed Fixed Pattern Noise spec from “% rms” to “DN rms” and changed Max value from <3.8 to <5. DC Offset Max changed from 52 to 55. Added “100ms exposure time” to Note 5. DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 66 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

  • Page 67: Index

    18 pairs, 52 data rate, 9 digital data, 17 DVAL, 18, 51 dynamic range, 9 MDR26 connector, 15, 17 modes, 26 default, 27 exposure, 26 EMC Declaration of operating, 26 Conformity, 56, 63 exposure control, 25 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...
  • Page 68 46 setting, 34 rebooting, 33 timing, 53 resolution, 8 camera, 53 responsivity, 9 Camera Link, 53 graph, 10 exposure, 28 troubleshooting, 45 sensor alignment, 8 video data, 51 drawing, 7 video modes, 34 serial interface, 21 DALSA 03-32-10096-03...

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