Dalsa ML Series User manual

Linea ML Color Cameras
ML-FC-08K10T, ML-FC-16K04T and ML-HC-16K10T
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Document Date: 31 October 2019
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Linea ML Color Cameras Contents 1
Contents
TABLES 3
FIGURES 4
THE LINEA ML COLOR CAMERA 5
DESCRIPTION 5
CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS 6
Key Features 6
Programmability 6
Applications 6
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 7
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 7
Flash Memory Size 9
Certification & Compliance 9
CAMERA PIXEL ARRANGEMENT 10
CAMERA PROCESSING CHAIN 10
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS 10
GenICam™ 10
Camera Link HS 11
Data Cables 12
RESPONSIVITY 13
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 14
ML-FC-16K04T-00-R 15
ML-HC-16K10T-00-R 16
PRECAUTIONS 17
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor 17
INSTALL &CONFIGURE FRAME GRABBER &SOFTWARE 18
Using Sapera CamExpert 18
CamExpert Panes 19
SETTING UP FOR IMAGING 21
Powering the Camera 21
Power and GPIO Connections 22
External Input Electrical Characteristics 24
Establishing Camera Communications 25
Selecting the Data Format 25
Establishing Data Integrity 25
CAMERA PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES 26
SYNCHRONIZING TO OBJECT MOTION 26
Triggering the camera 26
Measuring Line Rate (Trigger) 27
Maximum Line Rate 27
Minimum Line Rate 27
Scan Direction 27
Relevant Feature: sensorScanDirectionSource, sensorScanDirection 27
Camera Orientation 29
Spatial Correction 30
Examples of color artifacts generated by a small encoder error: 31

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Parallax Correction: Using the Camera at Non-Perpendicular Angles to
the Object 32
ESTABLISHING THE DESIRED RESPONSE 34
Exposure Mode 34
Line Rate Jitter 34
Exposure Control 34
Relevant GenICam features: ExposureMode, exposureTimeSelector,
ExposureTime 34
Exposure Time Selector 35
Adjusting Responsivity 35
Image Response Uniformity 36
White Balancing 37
Adjusting Flat Field Calibration Coefficients 38
Saving & Loading a PRNU Set Only 38
Setting Custom Flat Field Coefficients 38
Flat Field Calibration Filter 39
Flat Field Calibration Region of Interest 39
IMAGE FILTERS 40
Kernels 40
Image Filter Contrast Ratio 40
BINNING 41
Using Area of Interest (AOIs) 42
Steps to Setup Area of Interest 42
Rules for Setting Areas of Interest 42
CUSTOMIZED LINEARITY RESPONSE (LUT) 43
How to Generate LUT with CamExpert 43
Important points: 44
ADJUSTING RESPONSIVITY AND CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT 45
CHANGING OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 46
Pixel Format 46
Using Two CLHS Cables 46
SAVING &RESTORING CAMERA SETUP CONFIGURATIONS 47
Active Settings for Current Operation 48
User Setting 48
Factory Settings 48
Default Setting 48
APPENDIX A: GENICAM COMMANDS 49
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 50
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 50
Built-In Self-Test Codes (BIST) 51
Camera Power-Up Configuration Selection Dialog 52
Camera Power-up Configuration 52
User Set Configuration Management 52
CAMERA CONTROL CATEGORY 53
Camera Control Feature Descriptions 53
DIGITAL I/O CONTROL CATEGORY 56
Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions 56
Rotary Encoder Direction 57
FLAT FIELD CATEGORY 59
Flat Field Control Feature Description 59
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 62
Image Format Control Feature Description 62

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TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 65
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions 65
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY 66
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions 66
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 67
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 67
File Access via the CamExpert Tool 69
CLHS File Transfer Protocol 70
Upload File to Camera 71
Download a List of Camera Parameters 71
APPENDIX B: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 72
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS 72
Camera Data File 72
Voltage & Temperature Measurement 72
Test Patterns –What can they indicate 72
Built-In Self-Test Codes 73
Status LED 73
RESOLVING CAMERA ISSUES 74
Communications 74
Image Quality Issues 75
Power Supply Issues 77
Causes for Overheating & Power Shut Down 77
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 78
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY 79
CONTACT INFORMATION 80
SALES INFORMATION 80
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 80
Tables
Table 1: Camera Model Part Numbers ...........................................................................5
Table 2: Camera Models Comparison ............................................................................7
Table 3: Frame Grabber ..............................................................................................7
Table 4: Software.......................................................................................................7
Table 5: Camera Performance Specifications..................................................................7
Table 6: Camera Flash Memory Size .............................................................................9
Table 7: Camera Certification & Compliance ..................................................................9
Table 8: LC Fiber Optic Cables ................................................................................... 12
Table 9: Hirose Connector Pinout Signal Details ........................................................... 22
Table 10: External Input Electrical Characteristics ........................................................ 24
Table 11: External Timing Reference .......................................................................... 24
Table 12: External Output Electrical Characteristics ...................................................... 24
Table 13: External Output Timing Reference ................................................................ 24
Table 14: LED States ................................................................................................ 25
Table 15: Maximum Line Rates .................................................................................. 27
Table 16: BIST Codes ............................................................................................... 73
Table 17: Status LED States ...................................................................................... 73
Table 18: Document Revision History.......................................................................... 79

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Figures
Figure 1: Power and Temperature*...............................................................................9
Figure 2: Linea ML Color Pixel Structure...................................................................... 10
Figure 3: Sensor Data Processing Chain ...................................................................... 10
Figure 4: Linea HS 8K Dual LC/SFP+ Connector Configuration........................................ 11
Figure 5. Single CX4 CLHS Connector Configuration...................................................... 11
Figure 6: Spectral Responsivity .................................................................................. 13
Figure 7. CamExpert Frame Grabber Control Window.................................................... 19
Figure 8. Camera I / O Connectors: 8K FC (left) & 16K HC (right) .................................. 21
Figure 9. 12 Pin Hirose Connector .............................................................................. 22
Figure 10. Image with incorrect scan direction ............................................................. 28
Figure 11: Example of Object Movement and Camera Direction with a Lens..................... 29
Figure 12 Linea ML Color Row Spacing ........................................................................ 30
Figure 13: Color Artifacts Example (encoder 19 µm)..................................................... 31
Figure 14: Color Artifacts Example (encoder 21µm)...................................................... 31
Figure 15: Camera Angle Creates Parallax ...................................................................32
Figure 16:Parallax Image Example ............................................................................. 33
Figure 17. White Balance ROI Example ....................................................................... 37
Figure 18: 1 x 3 kernel ............................................................................................. 40
Figure 19: 1 x 5 kernel ............................................................................................. 40
Figure 20: 2x2 Binning.............................................................................................. 41
Figure 21: CamExpert LUT Creation Dialog .................................................................. 44
Figure 22. Relationship between the Camera Settings ................................................... 47
Figure 23 CamExpert Camera Information Panel .......................................................... 50
Figure 24 CamExpert Power-up Configuration Dialog .................................................... 52
Figure 25: Camera Control Panel................................................................................ 53
Figure 26: Digital I/O Control Panel ............................................................................ 56
Figure 27: Flat Field Panel ......................................................................................... 59
Figure 28: Image Format Panel.................................................................................. 62
Figure 29: Transport Layer Panel ............................................................................... 65
Figure 30: Acquisition & Transfer Control Panel ............................................................ 66
Figure 31: File Access Control Panel ........................................................................... 67
Figure 32: File Access Control Tool ............................................................................. 69

Linea ML Color Cameras The Linea ML Color Camera 5
The Linea ML Color Camera
Description
Teledyne DALSA introduces a breakthrough multiline CMOS line scan camera format with
unprecedented speed, responsivity, and exceptional low noise. The Linea ML™ color cameras have
8k or 16k pixel resolution, a 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, RGB outputs, and are compatible with fast,
high magnification lenses.
The cameras have a maximum line rate up to 300 kHz. Exposure control can be used for seamless,
variable speed imaging.
The camera uses the Camera Link HS™ interface, which is the industry standard for very high-
speed camera interfaces with long transmission distances and cable flexing requirements (LC or
CX4, resolution dependent).
Teledyne DALSA’s Linea ML color camera and compatible frame grabber combine to offer a
complete solution for the next generation of automatic optical inspection (AOI) 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, printed circuit boards, film, printed material, and large
format web materials.
Available Camera Models
Table 1: Camera Model Part Numbers
Part Number
Description
ML-FC-08K10T-00-R
8,192 x 3 pixels, maximum line rate of 280 kHz aggregate (93 kHz x 3), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size,
RGB output, CLHS LC fiber optic control & data connector. 300 kHz line rate achievable using
AOI.
ML-FC-16K04T-00-R
8,192 x 3 pixels, maximum line rate of 143 kHz aggregate (47.7 kHz x 3), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size,
RGB output, CLHS LC fiber optic control & data connector.
ML-HC-16K10T-00-R
16,384 x 3 pixels, maximum line rate of 300 kHz aggregate (100 kHz x 3), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel
size, RGB output, CLHS CX4 control & data connector.

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Camera Highlights
Key Features
Highly responsive multiline CMOS
Trilinear RGB
8K or 16K pixel resolution
Up to 300 kHz line rates
Very low noise
Bi-directionality with fixed optical center
Binning
Small form factor
Robust Camera Link HS interface
LC fiber optic or CX4 (16K only) Camera Link HS control & data connector
Smart lens shading correction
High dynamic LUT mode
Programmability
Adjustable responsivity and white balancing
Spatial correction including sub pixel adjustment
Parallax correction
Multiple areas of interest for data reduction
Region of interest for easy calibration of lens and shading correction
Test patterns & diagnostics
Applications
Flat-panel LCD and OLED display inspection
Web inspection
Printed circuit board inspection
Printed materials
High throughput and high-resolution applications

Linea ML Color Cameras The Linea ML Color Camera 7
Part Numbers and Software Requirements
The camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 2: Camera Models Comparison
Part Number
Resolution
Max. Line Rates
Pixel Size
Control & Data
Connector
ML-FC-08K10T-00-R
8,192 x 3 pixels (RGB)
280 kHz (93 kHz x 3)
300 kHz using AOI
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-FC-16K04T-00-R
16,384 x 3 pixels (RGB)
143 kHz (47 kHz x 3)
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-HC-16K10T-00-R
16,384 x 3 pixels (RGB)
300 kHz
(100 kHz x 3)
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
CX4
Table 3: Frame Grabber
Compatible Frame grabber
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Teledyne DALSA
OR-A8S0-FX840
OR-A8S0-PX870
OR-A8S0-FX840
Other compatible frame grabbers may be available from third-party vendors.
Table 4: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Camera firmware
Embedded within camera
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file)
Embedded within camera
Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI application and GenICam for Camera Link
imaging driver
Latest version on the TeledyneDALSA
Website
Camera Link HS
V 1.0
Performance Specifications
Table 5: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Imager Format
High speed CMOS multiline trilinear
Resolution
8,192 pixels x 3
(Red + Green + Blue)
16,384 pixels x 3
(Red + Green + Blue)
Pixel Size
5.0 µm x 5.0 µm
Pixel Fill Factor
88 %
Line Rate
280 kHz aggregate (93 kHz x 3)
300 kHz achievable using AOI
300 kHz aggregate (100 kHz x 3)
143 kHz (47 kHz x 3)
Exposure Time
2.4 µs to 1,400 µs
Bit Depth
8 bit
Connectors and
Mechanicals
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Control & Data
Interface
Camera Link HS LC fiber optic
Camera Link HS CX4
Camera Link HS LC fiber optic
Power
+12 V to +24 V DC, Hirose 12-pin circular

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Typical Power
Dissipation1
16 W
28 W
21 W
Size
76 mm (W) x 76 mm (H) x 85
mm (D)
97 mm (W) x 140.5 mm (H) x
78.6 mm (D)
97 mm (W) x 140.5 mm (H) x
78.6 mm (D)
Mass
< 500 grams
< 1.2 kilograms
< 1.2 kilograms
Operating Temp
+0 °C to +65°C, front plate temperature2
Optical Interface
ML-FC-08K10T
ML-HC-16K10T
ML-FC-16K04T
Lens Mount
M58 x 0.75 mm
M90 x 1 mm
M90 x 1 mm
Sensor to Camera
Front Distance
12 mm
Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)
Flatness
y (parallelism)
x
y
z
z
50 µm
100 µm
± 100 µm
± 100 µm
± 250 µm
± 0.4°
Operating Ranges
Performance (All models)
Notes
Random Noise*
< 0.3 DN rms (10 e-)
typical
Peak Responsivity
Blue
Green
Red
12 DN/(nJ/cm2)
13 DN/(nJ/cm2)
18 DN/(nJ/cm2)
@ 460 nm
@ 525 nm
@ 625 nm
DC Offset
5 DN
Can be adjusted as required
Full Well
7,200 e-
Typical, single row
PRNU
< ±2%
50% of calibration target
DSNU (FPN)
< ±2 DN
SEE Blue
Green
Red
21 nJ/cm2
19 nJ/cm2
14 nJ/cm2
@ 460 nm
@ 525 nm
@ 625 nm
NEE Blue
Green
Red
16 pJ/cm2
14 pJ/cm2
10 pJ/cm2
RN / Responsivity
@ 460 nm
@ 525 nm
@ 625 nm
Anti-blooming
> 100x Saturation
Integral non-linearity
< 2%
Notes:
*DN = digital number
1. Power dissipation increases with temperature. See Figure 1: Power and Temperature
2. Camera will shut down when the internal temperature reaches +80 ºC.
Test Conditions unless otherwise specified:
Note: Specifications are under specified operating conditions and may degrade as temperature limits are
approached.
Values measured using 8-bit, 1x gain.
40 kHz line rate.
Light source: White LED if wavelength not specified.
Front plate temperature: +45º C.