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DALSA specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance digital imaging solutions. The DALSTAR 1M30P is part of a product line that provides the highest spatial resolution at the highest data transfer speed of any known products in the industry. DALSA’s image sensors and cameras are used worldwide in document scanning, image capture, surveillance, process monitoring and manufacturing inspection.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual &RQWHQWV Introduction to the 1M30P Camera ___________________________________________ 5 1.0 Camera Highlights ..............................5 1.2 Image Sensor ................................6 1.3 Camera Performance Specifications..........................7 Camera Hardware Interface ________________________________________________ 9 2.1 Installation Overview ..............................9 2.2 Input/Output ................................9 2.3 LED Status Indicators ..............................
1M30P Camera User’s Manual ,QWURGXFWLRQ WR WKH 03 &DPHUD 1.0 Camera Highlights Features 1024 x 1024 resolution, Frame Transfer CCD architecture (on-chip storage region). 30 fps one output at full resolution, 40 MHz data rate True 12-bit digitization High sensitivity with low dark current Progressive scan readout On-chip shutter Asynchronous image capture, externally triggerable to within 200 ns.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual large interscene light variations. The low-noise, digitized video signal also makes the camera an excellent choice where low contrast images must be captured in challenging applications. 1.2 Image Sensor The 1M30 uses DALSA’s IA-D4 high-performance frame transfer CCD. Figure 1: Image Sensor Block Diagram 7 Isolation Pixels...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Blemishes are defined as a pixel or group of pixels with an output as defined in g) or Clusters are defined as a pixel or group of pixel blemishes, and are allowed, provided they are smaller or equal to the sizes specified in e). Illuminated blemish analysis done at 70% of V (2.39µW/cm Grade 00 and 01 blemishes are not permitted to vary by more than 30 % of V...
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1M30P Camera User’s Manual Calibration Units Setting Min. Max. Conditions Data Rate Frame Rate +15 Input Voltage +14.925 +15.075 +5 Input Voltage +4.975 +5.025 -5 Input Voltage - 4.975 - 5.025 Ambient Temperature °C Binning Gain Integration Time 31.173 Electro-Optical Units Min.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual &DPHUD +DUGZDUH ,QWHUIDFH 2.1 Installation Overview In order to set up your camera, you should take these initial steps: This installation Power down all equipment. overview assumes you have not installed any Following the manufacturer’s instructions, install the frame grabber (if system components yet.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Figure 2: Input/Output LED Status indicators Data output Trigger input & output Serial port Power supply input 2.3 LED Status Indicators There are four LED’s visible on the rear cover of the camera that indicate the status of the camera.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual 2.4 Power Input Table 4: Power Connector Pinout Symbol The camera has the following input power requirements. Ripple (DC) - 5V +15V < 5 0.16 WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply < 5 1.60 the appropriate voltages to <...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual 2.5 Data Output The camera back panel output connector DATA utilizes differential LVDS signals with pin assignments as follows: Connector and Pinout Table 5: DATA Connector Pinout Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol DA0+ Reserved DA0- DA7+ DA1+ DA7- DA1- DA8+...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Data Clocking Signals Table 7: Clock Signal Descriptions Signal Description PIXCLK+, Pixel clock true and complement. 40 MHz (unbinned) -- Output. PIXCLK- Data is valid on the falling edge. Note that data and PIXCLK frequency is dependent on binning mode. Reference section 3.12 – Triggering, Integration, and Frame Rate Overview HSYNC+, Horizontal sync, true and complement--Output.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Figure 3: 25 Pin Serial Port Connector to Camera RJ-11 Connector Figure 4: 9 Pin Serial Port Connector to Camera RJ-11 Connector Serial Communication Settings The serial interface operates at RS-232 levels Serial Port Configuration with fixed parameters of 9600 baud, 1 start Baud 9600, fixed bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Serial Cable Source The remote interface connector, on the cameras rear panel, is specified as a low-profile RJ-11 modular Digi-Key connector. The connector is a 6-position model, but 701 Brooks Ave. South only the center four positions are populated with Thief River Falls, MN 56701 contacts.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual 2.8 Integration Time The minimum integration time (or shutter time) is 5 Ps. If the camera is not strobed or externally shuttered, an integration time of 5 Ps will create smeared images. To reduce smearing, the integration time should be 1.5x to 2x the readout time when not using a strobe or external shutter.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual &DPHUD 2SHUDWLRQ 3.1 How to Control the Camera The 1M30P’s RS-232-compatible serial interface allows you to control its configuration and operation, including: • Triggering Mode • Binning • Frame Rate • Integration Time • Gain • Offset •...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Function Command Type 0 = Write 1 = Read Always 00 Command Register Address (Reference Table 10) WARNING: Any commands not listed should be considered invalid. Writing to invalid addresses may overwrite camera calibration information, requiring the camera to be returned for recalibration. WARNING: Due to initialization sequencing after power-up, no commands should be sent to the camera for a minimum of 1 second after power up.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual 3.3 Clock Commands Table 11: Summary of Clock Commands Control Write Command Read Command Function Binary Binary Read Camera 1100 0011 Reads camera type Type register (1M30=41h) Read 1100 0101 Reads camera firmware Firmware revision Revisions Reset Camera 1000 0000 Resets all registers to...
This read command returns an 8-bit value unique to the type of camera interrogated. A 1M30P will return a value of 41h when this command is issued. This is useful for applications that need to function with multiple DALSTAR camera types. Example: Read the camera type...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual the dark reference control loop to restart at its initial values before settling in to the calibrated dark reference level of approximately 50 counts. This is useful because under some conditions, issuing a soft reset to the ADC board’s microprocessor after camera operating conditions have changed will improve the rate at which the offset control loop pulls into the calibrated level.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Value # 32768 u log (Gain) Where 1 d Gain d 10 This means that the gain can be adjusted with a resolution of 0.00244dB. Example: Set camera to 5x Gain Use these command/value pairs set the camera to 5x gain (you must write both MSB and LSB values).
1M30P Camera User’s Manual = 0140h Write MSB Write LSB Command Value Command Value Binary 0000 0011 0000 0001 0000 0010 0100 0000 The read user offset commands allow the user to read back this information from the camera. Reading Offset from the Camera To read the offset setting from the camera, use these commands: Read Read LSB...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual Table 14: Binning Register Definition H or V Bit Definition nibble Associated direction (horizontal or vertical) is binned 1x (unbinned) Associated direction (horizontal or vertical) is binned 2x Associated direction (horizontal or vertical) is binned 4x Associated direction (horizontal or vertical) is binned 8x ([DPSOH 6HWWLQJ WKH FDPHUD WR [ ELQQLQJ PRGH H nibble = 2 = 010...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual • You can also have the camera integrate as long as an asynchronous TTL pulse is held high. This pulse will therefore control both integration time and frame rate. This is also known as “External Integrate Mode.” For a given frame rate, the maximum integration time is limited to the frame period less an overhead factor of 2160 us (transfer time) required for proper operation of the CCD.
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1M30P Camera User’s Manual The register settings required for each mode are defined in the following table. Table 16: Integration/Trigger Modes Mode Control Control Register Register Bit [3] Bit [7] EXT Trigger INTEGRATE Programmed Integration/Free Running Programmed Integration/SMA Trigger Programmed Integration/Serial Trigger External Integration/SMA Trigger External Integration/Serial Trigger Whenever the Integrate Mode or External Trigger Mode bits are set the MODE LED on...
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1M30P Camera User’s Manual Programmed Integration/SMA Trigger For external SMA controlled triggering with a programmed integration time, a TTL rising edge on the TRIGGER IN signal triggers the camera to acquire one frame of data. Integration begins within 200ns after the rising edge and stops when the programmed integration time has completed.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual When the camera is in External Integration Mode, the MODE LED will be illuminated on the camera back to indicate the camera is expecting a signal on the SMA connector, or bit [0] of the Control Register. Because TRIGGER IN is internally OR’ed with bit[0] of the Control Register, care must be taken to ensure the serial bit [0] of Control Register 1 is not changed while triggering with the SMA Trigger input.
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1M30P Camera User’s Manual in the 18 bit Frame Rate value) The number represents the integer number of microseconds between frames. The number programmed in the three registers should not be below 5 PS (00005h), nor above the calculated value noted in section 3.12 Triggering, Integration, and Frame Rate Overview.
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1M30P Camera User’s Manual External Integration This is the same as External Integration Modes described in section 3.13 Controlling Integration Mode. DALSA 03-32-10001-02...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual 2SWLFDO DQG 0HFKDQLFDO &RQVLGHUDWLRQV Note: The mechanical specifications in this chapter are not applicable to part number DS-14-01M30. 4.1 Mechanical Interface Figure 8: Camera Dimensions DALSA 03-32-10001-02...
1M30P Camera User’s Manual 4.2 Mechanical Tolerances Table 17: Mechanical Tolerances Additional Dimensions " Center of sensor with respect to lens mount " Planarity of lens flange to sensor ° Rotation of sensor 4.3 Mounting the Camera The 1M30P can be mounted via the3/8” deep, 1/4”-20 threaded tripod mount located on the bottom of the camera.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual &OHDQLQJ DQG 0DLQWHQDQFH 5.1 Cleaning Electrostatic Discharge and the CCD Sensor Charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensors are metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) devices and are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Although many sensor pins have ESD protection circuitry, the ESD protection circuitry in CCDs is typically not as effective as those found in standard CMOS circuits.
1M30P Camera 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.
1M30P Camera User’s Manual :DUUDQW\ 7.1 Limited One-Year Warranty What We Do This product is warranted by DALSA for one year from date of original purchase. Please refer to your Purchase Order Confirmation for details. What is Not Covered This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification by other than DALSA, or by hardware, software, interfacing or peripherals not provided by DALSA.
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