5.3 First Power Up Camera Settings..........................34 5.4 Output Format................................34 Sensitivity Mode..............................34 CCD Shift Direction ............................34 Pixel Format ..............................35 5.5 Timing: Exposure and Synchronization........................36 Exposure Mode, Readout Mode, Line Rate and Exposure Time ..............38 5.6 Configuring the GPIO Connector ..........................43 DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Immediate read out mode (default, ReadoutMode 2) ...................63 Gate dark current clear mode (always on, ReadoutMode 1)................63 Auto Mode (Auto) ............................64 ASCII Commands _______________________________________________________ 71 Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________ 83 Specific Solutions ................................85 Product Support.................................87 Revision History ________________________________________________________ 89 Index _______________________________________________________________ 91 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Programmable gain, offset, exposure time and line rate, trigger mode, test pattern output, and camera diagnostics • Tall pixel, high sensitivity, or low sensitivity mode available. • Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor FPN and PRNU. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Spyder3 GigE Vision User Manual Description and Applications The Spyder3 GEV is also DALSA’s first dual line scan camera. When operating in high sensitivity (dual line scan) mode, the Spyder3 GEV camera has 3x the responsivity of DALSA’s Spyder 2 line scan camera. The GigE Vision interface eliminates the need for a frame grabber, resulting in significant system cost savings.
8 or 12 bit, user selectable Output Data Configuration GigE Speed Minimum Internal Line Rate 300 Hz 300 Hz 300 Hz Maximum Line Rate 80 MHz model 68 kHz 36 kHz 18.5 kHz 40 MHz model 36 18.5 DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
Corrected local DN p-p Corrected global DN p-p Uncorrected local Uncorrected global SEE (calculated) nJ/cm² 1k and 2k Dual line 6.35 1.92 0.61 1k and 2k Single line 12.2 4k Dual line 4k Single line 18.0 NEE (calculated) pJ/cm² 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
PRNU measured at 50% SAT. 1.3 Image Sensor The camera uses DALSA’s dual line scan sensor. The camera can be configured to read out in either high or low sensitivity mode, tall pixel mode, and forward or reverse shift direction.
Figure 4: Low Sensitivity Mode In low sensitivity mode, the camera uses either a 14µm x 14µm pixel (1k and 2k models) or a 10µm x 10µm pixel (4k model) and captures the image using one sensor (Sensor 1). 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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In tall pixel mode, the camera uses a 28µm x 14µm pixel (1k and 2k) or a 20µm x 10µm pixel (4k model) and captures an image two times taller than in high or low sensitivity modes, resulting in a taller image. Pixel Detail 14/10μm CCD Readout Shift Register Sensor 1 and 2 (28μm x 14μm OR 20μm x 10μm) CCD Readout Shift Register DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
SG-11-04K80-00-R Spectral Responsivity @ 0 dB gain 2000 Low Sensitivity Mode 1800 Hi Sensitivity Mode 1600 1400 1200 1000 1000 1100 Wavelength (nm) Refer to section 1.3 Image Sensor for a description of high and low sensitivity modes. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
This description takes the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax defined by the GenApi module of the GenICam specification. For more information on these requirements refer to the following site: www.genicam.org. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Spyder3 GigE Vision User’s Manual 2.2 Mounting DALSA recommends that you allow the heat generated by the camera to move away from the camera. One way to do this is by mounting the camera correctly, as shown: 2.3 Optical Interface...
To achieve EMC compliance, follow these specific guidelines: • Ensure that all cable shields have 360° electrical connection to the connector. • Fasten and secure all connectors. The EMC compliance is achieved with the use of shielded CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cables 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
There is an overview of the available drivers in Section 2.3, below. Open the Driver Installation Tool. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Programs > DALSA QuickCam GEV > Tools > Launch EbDriver Tool.exe From the Driver Installation Tool window, select the network adapter that is connected to the camera and click the Configure...
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12V to +15V power supply. 7. Open QuickCam On the Windows task bar, click Start > Programs > DALSA QuickCam GEV > DALSA QuickCam GEV. 8. Confirm or enter IP address In the Set Camera's IP Address dialog box, confirm or enter the camera's IP address.
Intel 82544 chip, but these are not recommended due to bugs in the chip that can cause control packets to be lost if sent while data is streaming. Contact DALSA for information on how to use these network chips with the DALSA QuickCam High-Performance IP Device Driver.
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(LOM)” implementations. Alternately, an Intel 82540-based network adapter, also known as a network interface card, can be slotted into a PC. The High-Performance IP device driver is very efficient but disregards regular Internet traffic. Because of this, it doesn’t support corporate network connectivity. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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If this mode is used with bandwidths of 1 Gb/s, application performance will greatly degrade when CPU usage hits 100%. Additionally, at high rates like these, insufficient CPU resources may be available to process or even display images. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera. Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Ethernet Connector Data Transmission LED Ethernet Connection (Yellow) LED@ 1Gbps (Green) Ethernet Connection LED Steady green indicated that an Ethernet connection is successfully established at 1Gbps. Data Transmission LED 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Note: If your power supply does not meet these requirements, then camera performance specifications are not guaranteed. DALSA offers a power supply with an attached 6’ power cable that meets the Spyder3 GEV camera’s requirements, but it should not be considered the only choice. Many high quality supplies are available from other vendors.
LVDS/TTL auxiliary output OUTPUT_1- LVDS (negative) OUTPUT_2- LVDS (negative) A schematic of the TTL input circuitry is shown in Figure 13: TTL Input Schematic. The input signals are fed into the engine from external sources via the GPIO connector. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Fatal Error. For example, camera temperature is too high and camera thermal shutdown has occurred. Flashing Green Camera initialization or executing a long command (e.g., flat field correction commands ccp or ccf). Solid Green Camera is operational and functioning correctly. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
CE marking, the FCC Part 15 Class A requirements, and the Industry Canada requirements. Model SG-11-04K80 The CE Mark Evaluation of the Dalsa SG-11 Camera, which is manufactured by Dalsa Inc., meets the following requirements: EN 55022 , EN 55011 , and FCC Part 15 Class A Emissions Requirements...
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GUI. The QuickCam GUI can also be used to send ASCII commands to the camera. • The DALSA QuickCam SDK. All the functionality of the QuickCam application is also available in custom built applications created using the Camera Interface Application SDK. You can also use the SDK to create a new, camera specific, interface.
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NOTE: this feature will be available soon. Performs PRNU correction and eliminates the difference in responsivity between the most and least sensitive pixel creating a uniform response to light. DALSAExposureMode Exposure mode used in DALSA cameras (2-8) DeviceModelName DALSATestImageSelector set video mode. Test image selection DeviceReset NOTE: this feature will be available soon.
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This feature represents the actual image width expelled by the camera (in pixels). Min 8, Max 4096 WriteFPNCoefficients Write FPN coefficients to cameras non-volatile memory. WritePRNUCoefficients Write PRNU coefficients to cameras non-volatile memory. WriteUserSetting NOTE: this feature will be available soon. write user settings. Save user setting. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
This accommodates object direction change on a web and allows you to mount the camera “upside down”. SensorShiftDirection = {ForwardDirection = 0, ReverseDirection = 1, ExternalControl = 2} • Available in high sensitivity mode only. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Arrows denote direction of object movement 4k camera orientation Camera should operate in Camera should operate in reverse shift direction: forward shift direction: SensorShiftDirection 1 SensorShiftDirection 0 Pixel Format Selects the camera’s bit depth. PixelFormat = {Mono8, Mono12} DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
Timing Table 7: Timing Parameter Table Units Min. Typ. Max. Notes tLine_Period μs 27.78 1000 1K 1 Tap 14.71 1000 1K 2 Tap 54.1 1000 2K 1 Tap 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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4096 Table 9: tOverhead Values tOVERHEAD Sensor Size # Taps Readout Time 1024 725ns 1024 450ns 2048 1400ns 2048 725ns Overhead Delay Overhead_Delay can range from 5 to 6μs and depends on the internal operations of your computer. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
Internal Fixed integration time. ECE. Internal Internal Internal line rate, maximum exposure time. ECD. Internal Internal Maximum line rate for exposure time. ECE. Note: When setting the camera to external signal modes, EXSYNC and/or PRIN must be supplied. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Example 2: Line Rate is set by External Trigger Pulses. Line Period Line Period Readout Readout Exposure Time Exposure Time EXSYNC Falling Edge Falling Edge Ignored During Ignored During Readout Readout DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Mode 6: External Line Rate and Internally Programmable Exposure Time Figure 19: EXSYNC controls Line Period with Internally controlled Exposure Time Line Period Line Period Readou Readou Programmable Period Programmable Period Using Command Using command EXSYNC CR=Charge Reset 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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Mode 8: Maximum Line Rate, Programmable Exposure Time In this mode, the exposure time is set internally with a maximum line rate. Figure 21: Mode 8 Timing Programmable Period Programmable Period CR Exposure Time Readout Readout CR Exposure Time Frame Period Frame Period CR=Charge Reset DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
ExposureTimeAbs = exposure time in µs. Allowable range is 3 to 3300 µs.* • If you enter an invalid line rate frequency, an error message is returned. • *The exposure time range is based on the current line rate. Related Commands: DALSAExposureMode, AcquisitionLineRateAbs 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
A/D conversion. It is used to take advantage of the full dynamic range of the A/D converter. For example, in a low light situation the brightest part of the image may be consistently coming in 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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All analog signal processing chain commands should be performed prior to FPN and PRNU calibration and prior to digital signal processing commands. Note: This command will invalidate the LUT calibration for the 4k model of camera. Use command instead. DigitalGainRaw Setting Analog Gain DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Related Commands: GainAbs, DigitalGainRaw 4k model CalculateDigitalCameraGain = This algorithm adjusts digital gain so that the average pixel value in tap’s ROI is equal to the specified target (i.e. CalculateDigitalCameraGainTarget). CalculateDigitalCameraGainTarget = Target of the digital gain calibration algorithm. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Sets the analog offset. The analog offset should be set so that it is at least 3 times the rms noise value at the current gain. DALSA configures the analog offset for the noise at the maximum specified gain and as a result you should not need to adjust the analog offset.
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When 6.25% of pixels from a single row within the region of interest are clipped, flat field correction results may be inaccurate. • Correction results are valid only for the current analog gain and offset values. If you change these values, it is recommended that you recalculate your coefficients. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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. You should see close to zero output. Perform PRNU calculation next to determine the multiplication factors required to bring each pixel to the required value (balance target) for Perform PRNU calculation flat, white output. 1. Place a white reference in front of the camera. 2. Verify that the output signal level is within range by issuing the command or . If the signal level is too low, increase your light level, adjust the analog gain ( ) or use the automated algorithm ccg i 0 i DALSA recommends a target value of about 80% of saturation. If you change the gain, FPN coefficients should be recalculated. 3. Issue the command . The camera will respond with OK>( if no error occurs). 4. After the calculation is complete, you can save these settings to non‐volatile memory so they will be remembered after power‐down and direction change. To do so, issue the commands and wus. . Enable the coefficients using the command, epc 1 1 . Note: All commands listed above are described in detail in the following sections in the order that they should be performed.
When subtracting a digital value from the digital video signal, the output can no longer reach its maximum unless you apply digital gain using the DigitalGainRaw command. See the previous section for details on the DigitalGainRaw command. Related Commands: DigitalGainRaw PRNU Correction White Balance 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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Since this algorithm adjusts the analog gain, it also affects FPN. If FPN is calibrated prior to running this algorithm, FPN will be observable in dark conditions and an incorrect FPN value will be used during PRNU calibration resulting in DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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• To save FPN coefficients after calibration, use the WritePRNUCoefficients command. Refer to section Saving and Restoring PRNU and FPN Coefficients for details. • The QuickCam software that ships with the Spyder3 GEV camera has a flat field 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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Subtracted value in a range in DN from 0 to 4095. • When subtracting a digital value from the digital video signal the output can no longer reach its maximum. Use the command to correct for this DigitalGainRaw where: max output value ssg value = max output value ‐ ssb value Related Commands: DigitalGainRaw DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
EnablePixelCoefficients Disable end-of-line sequence Enable end-of-line sequence Table 11: End-of-Line Sequence Description Location Value Description A’s By ensuring these values consistently toggle between "aa" and "55", you can 5’s verify cabling (i.e. no stuck bits) 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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Setting a Lower Threshold Sets the lower threshold limit to report in the end-of-line sequence. LowerThresholdLimitRaw Lower threshold limit in range from 0 to 4095. • LVAL is not high during the end-of-line statistics. Related Commands: • UpperThresholdLimitRaw DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
GainAbs command is disabled in the 4K in order to prevent conflict issues. The calibration will change with changes to sensitivity modes and direction. Therefore DALSA automatically loads a calibrated LUT when there are changes to sensitivity and direction. 5.8 Saving and Restoring Settings...
The digital offset is not reset. Rebooting the Camera The command reboots the camera. The camera starts up with the last DeviceReset saved settings and the baud rate used before reboot. Previously saved pixel coefficients are also restored. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
The following tables show each available test pattern. TestImageSelector {Ramp12bits, Step8bits, iPORTTestPattern} Video. 12 bit ramp test pattern. 2 tap model 1 tap model 8 bit step test pattern. 2 tap model 1 tap model 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
10%). The measurement should not be used to set the applied voltage to the camera, but only used as a test to isolate gross problems with the supply voltage. GenICam features for measuring the voltage of the camera’s input voltages: CameraVoltageAbs DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
A/D clipping has occurred> Warning 08: Greater A FPN/PRNU has been calculated to be greater than the maximum than 1% of allowable 511 (8). coefficients have been clipped> Warning 09: Internal line rate inconsistent with readout time> 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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Cannot calibrate a tap that is not part of the region of interest. calibrate - tap outside ROI> Error 09: The Indicates that the camera has shut itself down to prevent damage from camera's further overheating. temperature exceeds the specified operating range> DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
Frequency Mode Readout Mode Figure 23: Gate Dark Current Clear Table 13. Transition Frequencies Model Dark Current Clear to Immediate Readout to Dark Immediate Readout Current Clear Transition Transition SG-11-01K40 13.6KHz 16.4KHz SG-11-01K80 25.1KHz 30.4KHz SG-11-02K40 7.05KHz 8.52KHz 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
The actual exposure time will not be altered. Table 15. Model Exposure Delay and Max Exposure Time in Auto Mode SG-11-01K40 27.5µs SG-11-01K80 14.75 µs SG-11-02K40 53.1 µs SG-11-02K80 27.5 µs SG-11-04K40 53.1µs DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
Table 15 Note: DALSA recommends Auto mode for most users. For information on artifacts that may be experienced while using this mode, see the Artifacts section below.
Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 23. Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state ReadoutMode 0, Auto Mode. Operating Region Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 23. Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Spyder3 GigE Vision User Manual ReadoutMode 2, Immediate Readout Mode. Operating Region Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 23. Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump to Immediate Readout (T < #) DUMP IMMEDIATE EXSYNC DUMP LVAL Valid 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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Operating Mode Refer to Figure 23. Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state ReadoutMode 2, Immediate Readout Mode. Operating Region Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 23. Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Spyder3 GigE Vision User Manual Dark Current Dump to Immediate Readout (T < #) > DUMP (MAX) DUMP EXSYNC DUMP VERT_TRANS LVAL Dark Current Dump to Immediate Readout (T > #) > DUMP (MAX) DUMP EXSYNC DUMP VERT_TRANS LVAL 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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Refer to Figure 23. Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump state ReadoutMode 0, Auto Mode. Operating Region Time Period Operating Mode Refer to Figure 23. Dark Current Dump state Immediate Readout state Dark Current Dump state EXSYNC DUMP VERT_TRANS LVAL DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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The effect in both internal and external line rate modes is that an EXSYNC is skipped and, therefore, the output will be at least twice as bright. • This value is saved with the camera settings. Related Commands: DALSAExposureMode, AcquisitionLineRateAbs 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
At the OK> prompt, enter the ASCII command. Refer to Appendix A for details on all of ASCII commands available with this camera. Press Enter. The camera responds with OK> if the command was successful or an error or warning message as appropriate. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Open the Port Communication tab. The Port Communication tab provides an ASCII interface. In order to comply with DALSA camera command protocol, you must send and receive as ASCII and ensure that the CR checkbox is checked (default). Figure 25: Port Communication Tab after Sending the h (Help) Command...
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• = integer value • = real number • = member of a set • = string • = tap id • = pixel column number • = pixel row number Example: to return the current camera settings DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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= pixel row number i = target value in a range from 1 to 255DN (12 bit LSB) 1k and 2k models only. correction calibrate fpn Performs FPN calibration and eliminates FPN noise by subtracting away individual pixel dark current. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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= Calibration target value in a range from 1024 to 4055DN (12 bit LSB). 1k and 2k models only. correction calibrate prnu Performs PRNU calibration and eliminates the difference in responsivity between the most and least sensitive pixel creating a uniform response to light. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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GPIO connector. display pixel coeffs Displays the pixel coefficients in the x1 x2 order FPN, PRNU, FPN, PRNU, … x1 = Pixel start number x2= Pixel end number in a range from 1 to 1024 or 2048 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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= Pixel start number x = Pixel end number In a range from 1 to sensor pixel count. get prnu coeff Read the PRNU coefficient. x = pixel number to read in a range from 1 – sensor pixel count. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Sets the analog gain in dB. t = tap selection, either 1 or 2 depending on camera model, or 0 for all taps. f= gain value specified from –10 to (1k and 2k models only.) 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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5 = External SYNC and PRIN 6 = External SYNC, internal PRIN, programmable exposure time 7 = Internal programmable SYNC, maximum exposure time. Factory setting. 8 = Internal SYNC, internal PRIN, programmable exposure time. Maximum line rate for exposure time. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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Subtract the input value from the output signal. t = Tap value. 0 for all taps or 1 to number of camera taps for individual tap selection. i = Subtracted value in a range from 0 to 4095. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
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EEROM where i is: 1 = PRNU coefficient set one 2 = PRNU coefficient set two 3 = PRNU coefficient set one 4 = PRNU coefficient set two write user settings Write all of the user settings to EEROM. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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When the camera is received from the factory, it defaults (no external input required) to exposure mode 7 (5000 Hz line rate, internal Sync to trigger readout). After a user has saved settings, the camera powers up with the saved settings. DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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To create an error report: Click the button on QuickCam toolbar. In the Save As dialog box: Select the location on your computer to save the file. In the File name text box, enter a name for the error report. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Do not saturate the entire pad with solvent. 7. Wipe across the length of the window in one direction with the moistened end first, followed by the rest of the pad. The dry part of the pad should follow the moistened DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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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. 03-032-20027-02 DALSA...
Detailed description of problem please attach description with as much detail as appropriate encountered. In addition to your local DALSA representative, you may need to call DALSA Technical Sales Support: North America Europe Asia Voice:...
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54 correction, 50 dark calibration. See flat field correction Dark Current Clearing, 62 gain, 5, 46 dark patches, 85 data rate, 8 analog, 45 calibrating, 46 digital digital, 54 gain, 54 reference, 47 offset, 50 GenICam processing, 45 DALSA 03-032-20027-02...
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