Dalsa Spyder3 SC-34 User manual

Spyder3 SC-34
Color Camera User’s Manual
SC-34-02K80-00-R
SC-34-04K80-00-R
31 May 2013
03-032-20116-01
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Industry Standards
Teledyne DALSA and this model of the Spyder3 camera support the Cam era Link™ com mu nications
interface for vision applications. Camera Link is a high speed communications interface for vision
applications. It provides a standard method of communication between digital cameras and frame
grabbers.
Detailed information on Camera Link is available in the Teledyne DALSA Camera Link Implementation
Road Map documentation, available from the Knowledge Center on our Web site:
(http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ knowledge/ appnotes.aspx).
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Contents
THE SPYDER3 SC-34 CAMERA.................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 CAMERA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................................7
1.3 IMAGE SENSOR .................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
1.4 RESPONSIVITY ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
MECHANICALS....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 MECHANICAL INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................11
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................................................................................... 14
STEP 1. INSTALL AND CONFIGURE THE FRAME GRABBER AND GRAPHICS CARD.................................................................................................................................15
STEP 2. CONNECT POWER AND CAMERA LINK CABLES.................................................................................................................................................................15
2.1 POWER CONNECTOR ........................................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.2 CAMERA LED .................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
2.3 CAMERA LINK DATA CONNECTOR.......................................................................................................................................................................................17
2.4 CAMERA LINK VIDEO TIMING ............................................................................................................................................................................................19
STEP 3. ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION WITH THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................................21
3.1 USING CAMERA LINK WITH SPYDER3CAMERAS....................................................................................................................................................................22
3.2 FIRST POWER UP CAMERA SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................23
3.3 SENSOR OUTPUT FORMAT................................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.4 EXPOSURE MODE,LINE RATE AND EXPOSURE TIME..............................................................................................................................................................26
3.5 COLOR COMMANDS..........................................................................................................................................................................................................33
3.6 DATA PROCESSING..........................................................................................................................................................................................................35
3.7 ANALOG AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING CHAIN..............................................................................................................................................................35
3.8 END-OF-LINE SEQUENCE..................................................................................................................................................................................................42
3.9 SAVING AND RESTORING SETTINGS....................................................................................................................................................................................43
3.10 SAVING AND RESTORING PRNU AND FPN COEFFICIENTS...................................................................................................................................................44
3.11 SAVING AND RESTORING USER SETTINGS USING X-MODEM ................................................................................................................................................45
3.12 TEST PATTERNS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................49
3.13 RETURNING VIDEO INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................................................................50
3.14 TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................................................................................................51
3.15 VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT ...............................................................................................................................................................................................51
3.16 CAMERA FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT................................................................................................................................................................................51
3.17 RETURNING THE LED STATUS.........................................................................................................................................................................................52
3.18 RETURNING CAMERA SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................................52
3.19 ASCII COMMANDS:REFERENCE ......................................................................................................................................................................................54
3.20 ERROR HANDLING.........................................................................................................................................................................................................58
CLEARING DARK CURRENT.................................................................................................................................................... 60
APPENDIX A.......................................................................................................................................................................... 63
CAMERA LINK™REFERENCE,TIMING,AND CONFIGURATION TABLE.............................................................................................................................................63
CAMERA LINK BIT DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................................................................................64
CAMERA LINK CONFIGURATION TABLES....................................................................................................................................................................................65
APPENDIX B.......................................................................................................................................................................... 68
EMC DECLARATION...............................................................................................................................................................................................................68
APPENDIX C.......................................................................................................................................................................... 69
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TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................................................................................................69
SPECIFIC SOLUTIONS.............................................................................................................................................................................................................71
APPENDIX D.......................................................................................................................................................................... 73
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE AND THE CCD SENSOR....................................................................................................................................................................73
PROTECTING AGAINST DUST,OIL AND SCRATCHES ....................................................................................................................................................................73
CLEANING THE SENSOR WINDOW ............................................................................................................................................................................................73
REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................... 75
INDEX.................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
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The Spyder3 SC-34 Camera
The Spyder3 color Camera Link camera uses Teled yne DALSA‘s state-of-the-art dual line scan technology
in order to deliver high color quality, low-cost and ease of use for color imaging. This camera features 2k
and 4k resolutions with a maximum line rate of 18 kHz. The zero gap between the two sensor lines
minimizes image artifact. Customer selectable output formats, RGB, RG/ GB, and G, provides greater
flexibility to meet many application requirements.
1.1 Camera Highlights
Features
2048 or 4096 pixels, 14 µm x 14 µm (2k) and 10 µm x 10 µm (4k) pixel pitch, 100% fill factor
80 mega pixels per second throughput
Up to 18 kHz (2k) or 9 kHz (4k) line rates
RGB, RG/ GB, or G color output formats
Dynamic range 60 dB
Base Camera Link configuration (8 or 12 bit)
RoHS and CE compliant (pending)
Pre-calibrated light sources (e.g. white LED)
Programmability
Serial interface (ASCII, 9600 baud , ad ju stable to 19200, 57600, 115200), throu gh Camera Link™.
Mirroring and forward/ reverse control.
Programmable gain, offset, exposure time and line rate, trigger mode, test pattern output, and
camera diagnostics.
Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor FPN and PRNU.
Applications
The Spyder3 Color camera is ideal for:
Cotton and textile inspection
Food, drug and tobacco inspection
Wood, tile, and steel inspection
Postal sorting
Recycling sorting
100 % print inspection (lottery tickets, stamps, bank notes, pay checks, etc.)
General web inspection
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Camera Models
The Spyder3 color camera is available in these models.
Table 1: Camera Models Overview
Model
Description
SC-34-02K80-00-R
2k resolution, 2 sensor taps. Base Camera Link configuration.
SC-34-04K80-00-R
4k resolution, 2 sensor taps. Base Camera Link configuration.
Table 2: Camera Accessories
Accessory
Description
AC-UC-00002-00-R
M42 TO C-MOUNT ADAPTER RH
AC-SU-00113-00-R
TRIPOD MOUNT ROHS SPYDER3
AC-UN-00002-00-R
M42 TO F-MOUNT ADAPTER RH, 2k model
AC-UN-00003-00-R
M42 TO F-MOUNT ADAPTER RH, 4k model
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1.2 Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications
Feature / Specification
2k
4k
Imager Format
Bilinear CCD
Resolution
2048 pixels (2046 interpolated)
4096 pixels (4094 interpolated)
Pixel Fill Factor
100%
Pixel Size
14 µm x 14 µm
10 µm x 10 µm
Antiblooming
100x
Gain Range
0 to 20 dB
Optical Interface
2k
4k
Lens Mount
M42 x 1 thread
M58 x 0.75
Lens Mount Adapters*
C and F
F
Back Focal Distance
6.56 ± 0.25 mm
Sensor Alignment
x
y
z
z
± 50 µm
± 50 µm
± 0.25 mm
± 0.2°
Mechanical Interface
2k
4k
Camera Size
72(h) x 60(w) x 60(l) mm
60 (h) x 72(w) x 60(l) mm
Mass
< 300 g
300 g
Connectors
power connector
data connector
6 pin male Hirose
MDR26 female
Electrical Interface
2k
4k
Input Voltage
+12 to +15 Volts
Power Dissipation
< 9 W
< 9 W
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 65 °C (measured at front plate)
Bit Width
8 or 12 bit user selectable Bits
Output Data Configuration
Base Camera Link
Speed
2k
4k
Maximum Line Rate
18 000 Hz
9 000 Hz
Minimum line rate
300 Hz
300 Hz
*Lens mount adapters are available. Contact Teledyne DALSA Sales for more information.
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Table 4: Camera Operating Specifications (Single Color)
Specs
Unit
0 dB
10 dB
+20 dB
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Broadband
responsivity
DN /
(nJ / cm²)
2k
—
126.4
—
—
400
—
—
1264
—
4k
—
64
—
—
201.6
—
—
784
—
Random noise
rms
DN
—
3
6.5
—
9.2
20.5
—
30
65
Dynamic range
DN:DN
—
1300:1
—
—
428:1
—
—
130:1
—
FPN global
DN p-p
Uncorrected
—
—
52.8
—
—
169.6
—
—
536
Corrected
—
—
32
—
—
32
—
—
64
PRNU ECD
Uncorrected local
%
—
—
8.5
—
—
8.5
—
—
11.5
Uncorrected global
%
—
—
10
—
—
10
—
—
10
Corrected local
DN p-p
—
—
80
—
—
80
—
—
95
Corrected global
DN p-p
—
—
80
—
—
80
—
—
95
PRNU ECE
Uncorrected local
%
—
—
8.5
—
—
12
—
—
37
Uncorrected global
%
—
—
10
—
—
12
—
—
37
Corrected local
DN p-p
—
—
80
—
—
237
—
—
752
Corrected global
DN p-p
—
—
80
—
—
208
—
—
752
SEE (calculated)
nJ/cm²
2k
—
31
—
—
9.8
—
—
3.1
—
4k
—
62
—
—
20
—
—
6.2
—
NEE (calculated)
pJ/cm²
2k
—
23.7
—
—
23.7
—
—
23.7
—
4k
—
46.8
—
—
46.8
—
—
46.8
—
Saturation output
amplitude
DN
—
—
—
—
3968±80
—
—
—
—
DC offset
DN
—
—
32
—
—
—
—
—
—
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
12-bit values, Flat Field Correction (FFC) enabled.
CCD Pixel Rate: 40 Megapixels/ second per sensor tap.
Line Rate: 5000 Hz.
Nominal Gain setting unless otherwise specified.
Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250 k, with 750 nm high-pass filter and BG38 filter
installed.
Ambient test temperature 25 °C.
Unless specified, all values are referenced at 12 bit.
Exposure mode disabled.
Notes
1. PRNU measured at 50% SAT.
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Certifications
Table 5: EMC Compliance Standards
Compliance
The CE Mark, FCC Part 15, and Industry Canada ICES-003 Evaluation of the DALSA Spyder3 CL SC-34 cameras
meet the following requirements:
EN 55022 Class A, EN 55011 Class A, and FCC Part 15 Class A emissions requirements; EN 55024, and EN 61326-1
immunity to disturbances.
1.3 Image Sensor
The Spyder3 Color bilinear camera is based on Teledyne DALSA‘s d ual line scan CCD sensor. The
bilinear sensor has two lines. The first line has red (R) and blue (B) pixel alternatively, while the second
line has all green (G) pixels. There is no gap in between the two lines and this minimizes any artifact due
to spatial correction. The G channel can be used as a monochrome output. The sensor has a 2 tap output.
Figure 1: Bilinear sensor used in Spyder3 Color (block diagram)
1.4 Responsivity
Figure 2: Spyder3 Color 2k Responsivity
Tap 2Tap 1
CCD Readout Shift Register
CCD Readout Shift Register
N Pixels (14 µm x 14 µm or 10 µm x 10 µm)
N Pixels (14 µm x 14 µm or 10 µm x 10 µm)
N = 2048, 4096
Pixel 1, 1
R R RR R RB B B B B B
G G G G G G G GG G G G
Spyder 2K Spectral Responsivity
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100
Wavelength [nm]
Responsivity [DN/(nj/cm2)]
Blue
Green
Red
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Figure 3: Spyder3 Color 4k Responsivity
Spyder 3 4K Spectral Responsivity
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100
Wavelength [nm]
Responsivity [DN/(nj/cm2)]
Series1
Series2
Series3
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Mechanicals
3.1 Mechanical Interface
Figure 4: 2k Mechanical Dimensions
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Figure 5: 4k Mechanical Dimensions
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Mounting
Heat generated by the camera must be allowed to move away from the camera. Mount the camera on the
front plate (using the provided mounting holes) with maximum contact to the area for best heat
dissipation.
Figure 6: Spyder3 Mounting Example
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Software and Hardware Setup
Host System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
Base Camera Link frame grabber.
Operating system: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for
all) are supported.
Setup Steps: Overview
Take the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly below
and in more detail in the following sections.
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber
If your host computer does not have a Base Camera Link frame grabber, or equivalent, then you need to
install one.
2. Connect Power, and Camera Link I/O Cables
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +15 VDC power supply.
If using the external signals connect the external control cable to the camera.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
The quickest and easiest way to communicate with the camera is through the u se of a terminal program
(e.g., Microsoft HyperTerminal is a widely available application).
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern
Ensure that the camera is operating properly by checking the LED, the current settings, and by acquiring
a test pattern.
5. Operate the Camera
At this point you will be ready to operate the camera in order to acquire and retrieve images, set camera
functions, and save settings.
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Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber
and graphics card
Install Frame Grabber
Install a Base Camera Link frame grabber accord ing to the m anufacturer‘s descrip tion.
A list of frame grabbers recommended by Teledyne DALSA and supporting the Spyder3 cameras is
available on the Teledyne DALSA Web site here:
www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ products/ framegrabbers.aspx
Install Graphics Card
Determine the grap hics card that su pports your selected fram e grabber and follow the m anu facturer‘s
installation instructions.
Step 2. Connect Power and Camera Link Cables
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Please discharge any static electrical
charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before performing
any hardware installation.
The use of cable types and lengths other than those specified may result in increased emission or
decreased immunity and performance of the camera.
The camera uses:
A diagnostic LED for monitoring the camera.
High-density 26-pin MDR26 connector for Camera Link control signals, data signals, and serial
communications.
One 6-pin Hirose connector for power.
!
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Figure 7: Input and Output Connectors
WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera. Incorrect
voltages may damage the camera.
2.1 Power Connector
Figure 8: Hirose 6-pin Circular Male—Power Connector and Table 6: Hirose Pin Description
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1, 2, 3
Min +12 to Max +15V
4, 5, 6
Ground
The camera requires a single voltage input (+12 to +15 V). The camera meets all performance
specifications using standard switching power supplies, although well-regulated linear supplies provide
optimum performance.
When setting up the camera’s pow er supplies follow these guidelines:
Apply the appropriate voltages. Ensure +12 V to +15 V at the camera power input (after the voltage
drop across the power cable). This may mean that the power supp ly will have to provide a voltage
greater than the required one, in order to adjust for this loss. For example, to achieve +12 V at the
camera, the power supply may need to supply +12.5 V or greater.
Protect the camera with a fast-blow fuse between power supply and camera.
Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.
Keep leads as short as possible to reduce voltage drop.
Use high-quality linear supplies to minimize noise.
Note: Camera performance specifications are not guaranteed if your power supply does not meet these requirements.
Hirose 6-pin Circular Male
5
4
6
2
3
1
Mating Part: HIROSE
HR10A-7P-6S
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2.2 Camera LED
The camera is equipped with a red/ green LED used to display the operational status of the camera. The
table below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states.
When more than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority. Error
and warning states are accompanied by corresponding messages further describing the current camera
status.
Table 7: Diagnostic LED
Priority
Color of Status LED
Meaning
1
Flashing Red
Fatal Error. For example, camera temperature is too high and camera
thermal shutdown has occurred.
Warning. Loss of functionality (e.g. external SRAM failure).
2
Flashing Green
Camera initialization or executing a long command
3
Solid Green
Camera is operational and functioning correctly
4
Solid Red
Warning. Loss of functionality.
2.3 Camera Link Data Connector
Figure 9: Camera Link MDR26 Connector
The Camera Link interface is implemented as Base Configuration in the Spyder3 Color cameras.
Table 8: Camera Link Hardware Configuration Summary
Configuration
8 Bit Ports
Supported
Serializer
Bit Width
Number
of Chips
Number of
MDR26
Connectors
Applicable
Camera
Models
Base
A, B, C
28
1
1
All models
Table 9: Camera Link Connector Pinout
Base Configuration
One Channel Link Chip + Camera Control + Serial Communication
Camera Connector
Right Angle Frame Grabber
Channel Link Signal
1
1
inner shield
14
14
inner shield
2
25
X0-
15
12
X0+
3
24
X1-
16
11
X1+
4
23
X2-
17
10
X2+
**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.
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5
22
Xclk-
18
9
Xclk+
6
21
X3-
19
8
X3+
7
20
SerTC+
20
7
SerTC-
8
19
SerTFG-
21
6
SerTFG+
9
18
CC1-
22
5
CC1+
10
17
CC2+
23
4
CC2-
11
16
CC3-
24
3
CC3+
12
15
CC4+
25
2
CC4-
13
13
inner shield
26
26
inner shield
Notes:
*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.
Inner shield is connected to signal ground inside camera
Table 10: Camera Control Configuration
Signal
Configuration
CC1
EXSYNC
CC2
PRIN
CC3
Direction
See Appendix B for the complete Camera Link configuration table, and refer to the Teledyne DALSA Web
site for the official Camera Link documents
(http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ knowledge/ appnotes.aspx).
Input Signals, Camera Link
The camera accepts control inputs through the Camera Link MDR26F connector.
The camera ships in internal sync, maximum exposure time (exposure mode 7).
EXSYNC (Triggers Line Readout)
Line rate can be set internally using the serial interface. The external control signal EXSYNC is optional
and enabled through the serial interface. This camera uses the falling edge of EXSYNC to trigger pixel
readout. See Setting the Exposure Mode, page 27, for details on how to set line rates, exposure times, and
camera modes.
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Output Signals, Camera Link
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
Camera Link Implementation Road Map for the standard location of these signals
(http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ knowledge/ appnotes.aspx).
Clocking Signal
Indicates
LVAL (high)
Outputting valid line
DVAL (high)
Valid data (unused, tied high)
STROBE (rising edge)
Valid data
FVAL (high)
Outputting valid frame (unused, tied high)
The camera internally d igitizes 12 bits and ou tpu ts the 8 MSB or all 12 bits depend ing on the camera‘s
Camera Link operating mode.
2.4 Camera Link Video Timing
Figure 10: Overview Timing Showing Input and Output Relationships
Figure 11: Fixed (Programmed) Integration Timing with External EXSYNC
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Table 11: Spyder3 Color Input and Output
Symbol
Definition
Min (ns)
twSYNC
The minimum low width of the EXSYNC pulse when not in SMART
EXSYNC mode.
100
twSYNC(SMART)*
The minimum low width of the EXSYNC pulse when in SMART EXSYNC
modes to guarantee the photosites are reset.
3,000
twSYNC_INT
The minim u m w id th of the high p u lse w hen the ―SMART EXSYNC‖
feature is turned off
100
twSYNC_INT
(SMART) *
Is the integration tim e w hen the ―SMART EXSYN C‖ featu re is available
and turned on. Note that the minimum time is necessary to guarantee
proper operation.
3,000
tLINE PERIOD
(t LP)
The minimum and maximum line times made up of tTransfer,
tREADOUT plus tOVERHEAD to meet specifications.
55,550 (2k 2 tap)
11,1100 (4k 2 tap)
tTransfer
The time from the reception of the falling edge of EXSYNC to the rising
edge of LVAL when pretrigger is set to zero. Pretrigger reduces the
number of clocks to the rising ed ge of LVAL but d oesn‘t change the time
to the first valid pixel. If the fixed integration time mode of operation is
available and selected then the integration time is added to the specified
value.
1, 450 ±50 (2k)
1, 650 ±50 (4k)
twFixed Int.
Fixed Integration Time mode of operation for variable exsync frequency.
800
tREADOUT
Is the number of pixels per tap times the readout clock period.
52,975 (2k 2 tap)
104,275 (4k 2 tap)
tOVERHEAD
Is the number of pixels that must elapse after the falling edge of LVAL
before the EXSYNC signal can be asserted. This time is used to clamp the
internal analog electronics
50 ±12 (2k)
210 ±12 (4k)
twPR_LOW
Minimum Low time to assure complete photosite reset
3,000
tPR_SET
The nominal time that the photo sites are integrating. Clock
synchronization will lead to integration time jitter, which is shown in the
specification as +/ - values. The user should command times greater than
these to ensure proper charge transfer from the photosites. Failure to
meet this requirement may result in blooming in the Horizontal Shift
Register.
3,000
Camera Output Format
There are several color output formats:
RGB mode (interpolation): camera outputs three colors (two native colors, one interpolated color) for
each pixel.
RG/ BG mode (native): In this mode the camera outputs two native colors per pixel, (RG or BG depending
on the pixel location)
G mode (native): This mode provides 100% fill factor native green color that can be used as a
monochrome channel
G21 G25G23 G24G22 G26G21 G25G23 G24G22 G26
R11 B12 B16B14 R15R13
B_in R_in Interpolated
Native
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