Dalsa Linea ML ML-FM-16K15A User manual

Linea ML Multiline Cameras
Monochrome / HDR CMOS ML-FM-08K30H, ML-FM-16K15A and ML-HM-16K30H
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions
03-032-20263-02
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Document date: November 1, 2019
Document number: 03-032-20263-02
About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne DALSA, a business unit of Teledyne Digital Imaging Inc., is an international high
performance semiconductor and Electronics Company that designs, develops, manufactures,
and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing wafer foundry
services.
Teledyne DALSA offers the widest range of machine vision components in the world. From
industry-leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated cameras, frame
grabbers, vision processors and software to easy-to-use vision appliances and custom vision
modules.
Contact Teledyne DALSA
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Contents
LINEA ML MULTILINE MONOCHROME / HDR CMOS CAMERAS 6
DESCRIPTION 6
CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS 7
Key Features 7
Programmability 7
Applications 7
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 8
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 8
Flash Memory Size 10
Certification & Compliance 10
CAMERA PIXEL ARRANGEMENT 10
CAMERA PROCESSING CHAIN 11
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS 11
GenICam™ 11
Camera Link HS 11
Data Cables 12
RESPONSIVITY &QE PLOTS 14
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 15
PRECAUTIONS 18
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor 18
INSTALL &CONFIGURE FRAME GRABBER &SOFTWARE 18
Using Sapera CamExpert 19
CamExpert Panes 19
SETTING UP FOR IMAGING 22
Powering the Camera 22
Power and GPIO Connections 23
Establishing Camera Communications 25
Selecting the Data Format 26
Establishing Data Integrity 26
CAMERA PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES 27
SYNCHRONIZING TO OBJECT MOTION 27
Acquiring Images: Triggering the Camera 27
Measuring Line Rate (Trigger) 28
Maximum Line Rate 28
Minimum Line Rate 28
Scan Direction 28
Camera Orientation 30
Compensating for Encoder Errors (Spatial Correction) 31
Parallax Correction: Using the Camera at Non-Perpendicular Angles to the
Object 33
ESTABLISHING THE DESIRED RESPONSE 35
Exposure Mode 35
Line Rate Jitter 35
Exposure Control 35
Exposure Time Selector 36
Measuring Exposure Time 36

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Sequential Mode Application Example 37
Exposure Mode Sequential 38
Adjusting Responsivity 39
Image Response Uniformity & Flat Field Calibration 40
Saving & Rapidly Loading a PRNU Set Only 41
Setting Custom Flat Field Coefficients 41
Flat Field Calibration Filter 41
Flat Field Calibration Regions of Interest 42
TDI STAGE SELECTIONS AND FULL WELL 42
HDR Demo Mode 43
IMAGE FILTERS 44
Kernels 44
Image Filter Contrast Ratio 44
BINNING 45
Using Area of Interest to Reduce Image Data & Enhance Performance 46
Steps to Setup Area of Interest 46
The Rules for Setting Areas of Interest 46
CUSTOMIZED LINEARITY RESPONSE (LUT) 47
How to Generate LUT with CamExpert 47
ADJUSTING RESPONSIVITY AND CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT 48
CHANGING OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 49
Pixel Format 49
USING TWO CLHS CABLES 49
SAVING &RESTORING CAMERA SETUP CONFIGURATIONS 49
Active Settings for Current Operation 50
User Setting 51
Factory Settings 51
Default Setting 51
APPENDIX A: GENICAM COMMANDS 52
Camera Information Category 52
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 53
Built-In Self-Test Codes (BIST) 55
Camera Power-Up Configuration Selection Dialog 55
Camera Power-up Configuration 55
User Set Configuration Management 55
Camera Control Category 56
Camera Control Feature Descriptions 57
Digital I / O Control Category 60
Flat Field Category 63
Image Format Control Category 66
Transport Layer Control Category 68
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category 70
File Access Control Category 71
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 71
File Access via the CamExpert Tool 73
CLHS File Transfer Protocol 73
Download a List of Camera Parameters 75
APPENDIX B: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 75
Diagnostic Tools: 75
RESOLVING CAMERA ISSUES 77
Communications: 77
Image Quality Issues 77
Power Supply Issues 80

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Causes for Overheating & Power Shut Down 80
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 82
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY 83

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Linea ML Multiline
Monochrome / HDR CMOS
Cameras
Description
Teledyne DALSA introduces a breakthrough multiline CMOS line scan camera format with
unprecedented speed, responsivity and exceptionally low noise.
The Linea ML™ multiline monochrome / HDR cameras have 8k or 16k pixel resolution, a 5 µm x 5
µm pixel size, and are compatible with fast, high magnification lenses.
The camera uses the Camera Link HS™ interface—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 cameras and compatible frame grabbers 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
Part Number Description
ML-FM-08K30H-00-R 8,192 x 4 pixels, a maximum line rate of 280 kHz (up to 300 kHz using AOI), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel
size, mono / HDR output, CLHS LC fiber optic connector.
ML-FM-16K15A-00-R 16,384 x 1 pixels, a maximum line rate of 143 kHz, 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, mono output,
CLHS LC fiber optic connector.
ML-HM-16K30H-00-R 16,384 x 4 pixels, a maximum line rate of 300 kHz, 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, mono / HDR output,
CLHS CX4 connector.

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Camera Highlights
Key Features
•Highly responsive multiline CMOS
•8K or 16K pixel resolution
•Up to 300 kHz line rates
•Very low noise
•Bi-directionality with fixed optical center
•Binning
•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
•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

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Part Numbers and Software Requirements
The camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 1: Camera Models Comparison
Part Number Resolution Max. Line Rates Pixel Size Control & Data
Connector
ML-FM-08K30H-00-R 8,192 x 4 pixels 280 kHz monochrome
140 kHz x 2 HDR mode
(300 kHz / 150 x 2 kHz
using AOI)
5.0 x 5.0 µm Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-FM-16K15A-00-R 16,384 x 1 pixels 143 kHz monochrome 5.0 x 5.0 µm Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-HM-16K30H-00-R 16,384 x 4 pixels 300 kHz monochrome
150 kHz x 2 HDR mode 5.0 x 5.0 µm Camera Link HS
CX4
Table 2: Frame Grabber
Compatible Frame grabber ML-FM-08K30H ML-HM-16K30H ML-FM-16K15A
Teledyne DALSA OR-A8S0-FX840 OR-A8S0-PX870 OR-A8S0-FX840
Other compatible frame grabbers may be available from third-party vendors.
Table 3: 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 Web site
Performance Specifications
Table 4: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications ML-FM-08K30H ML-HM-16K30H ML-FM-16K15A
Imager Format High speed CMOS multiline sensor
Resolution 8,192 x 4 pixels mono 16,384 x 4 pixels mono 16,384 x 1 pixels mono
Pixel Size 5.0 µm x 5.0 µm
Pixel Fill Factor 100 %
Line Rate 0 kHz to 280 kHz monochrome
mode
140 kHz x 2 HDR
(300 / 150 kHz x 2 achievable
using AOI)
0 kHz to 300 kHz
monochrome mode
150 kHz x 2 HDR mode
0 kHz to 143 kHz
monochrome mode
Exposure Time 3.2 µs to 1.4 ms
Bit Depth 8 bit or 12 bit, selectable

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Connectors and
Mechanicals ML-FM-08K30H ML-HM-16K30H ML-FM-16K15A
Control & Data 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
Typical Power Dissipation 15 W 25 W 21 W
Size 76 (W) x 76 (H)
x 85 (D) mm 97 (W) x 140.5 (H) x 78.6 (D) mm 97 (W) x 140.5 (H) x 78.6 (D) mm
Mass < 500 g 1.2 kg 1.2 kg
Operating Temp +0 °C to +65°C, front plate temperature
Optical Interface ML-FM-08K30H ML-HM-16K30H ML-FM-16K15A
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
Θy (parallelism)
x
y
z
Θz
50 µm
100 µm
± 300 µm
± 300 µm
± 300 µm
± 0.4°
Operating Ranges Performance (all models) ML-FM-16K15A
Random Noise < 0.3 DN rms, typical
Peak Responsivity
Low Responsivity Line
High Responsivity Line
3 DN / (nJ / cm2)
18 DN / (nJ / cm2) 18 DN / (nJ / cm2)
Gain 1x to 10x
DC Offset 5 DN, can be adjusted as required
Full Well
Low Responsivity Line
High Responsivity Lines
44,000 e-, typical, single row
7,200 e-, typical, single row 7,200 e-, typical, single row
PRNU < ±2%, 50% of calibration target
FPN < ±2 DN
SEE Low Responsivity Line
High Responsivity Lines
90 nJ / cm2
14 nJ / cm2 14 nJ / cm2
NEE Low Responsivity Line
High Responsivity Lines
100 pJ /cm2
17 pJ /cm2
17 pJ /cm2
Anti-blooming
> 100x Saturation
Integral non-linearity < 2%
*DN = digital number
Test Conditions unless otherwise specified:
•Values measured using 8 bit, 1x gain
•40 kHz line rate
•Light source: White LED if wavelength not specified

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•Front plate temperature: 45º C
Environmental Specifications
Storage temperature range -20 °C to +80 °C
Humidity (storage and operation) 15% to 85% relative, non-condensing
MTBF (mean time between failures) >100,000 hours, typical field operation
Flash Memory Size Table 5: Camera Flash Memory Size
Camera Flash memory size
All models 4 GByte
Certification & Compliance
Table 6: Camera Certifications and Compliance
Compliance
See, Declaration of Conformity.
KC Registration
Verified equipment registered under the Clause 3, Article 58-2 of Radio Waves Act. ML-HM-16K30H registration no. R-R-
Td2-ML-HM-16K30H. Registration date 2019-01-22. ML-FM-08K30H registration pending.
Camera Pixel Arrangement
Figure 1: ML-FM-08K30H and ML-HM-16K30H Pixel Structure
Forward and reverse imaging does not cause the optical center to change. Exposure control allows
inspection speed to change without changing responsivity.
5 µm or 1 line spacing
5 µm or 1 line spacing
5 µm or 1 line spacing
5 µm x 5 µm line 2 pixels (high responsivity)
5 µm x 5 µm line 3 pixels (high responsivity)
5 µm x 5 µm line 1 pixels (high responsivity)
5 µm x 5 µm line 0 pixels (low responsivity)
Reverse
Forward

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Figure 2: ML-FM-16K15A-00-R Pixel Structure
The ML-HM-16K15A camera operates with a single high sensitivity line output only. There is no
difference in camera operation when the scanning direction is changed.
Camera Processing Chain
The diagram below details the sequence of arithmetic operations performed on the cameras sensor
data, which the user can adjust to obtain an optimum image for their application. These
adjustments are performed using camera features outlined in the ‘Review of Camera Performance
and Features’ section.
Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
The camera is GenICam compliant and implements a superset of the GenICam Standard Features
Naming Convention specification V1.5.
This description takes the form of an XML device description file using the syntax defined by the
GenApi module of the GenICam specification. The camera uses the GenICam Generic Control
Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate over the Camera Link HS command lane.
For more information see www.genicam.org.
Camera Link HS
The camera is Camera Link HS version 1.0 compliant. Camera Link HS is the next generation of
high performance communications standards. It is used where an industrial digital camera
interfaces with a single or multiple frame grabbers and with data rates exceeding those supported
by the standard Camera Link.
The cameras come with two different output mediums. The ML-FM camera models use two LC
connectors for data output. These two LC connectors are part of the SFP+ standard but in the case
of Linea ML 8K camera the SFP+ modules are built into the camera. Either one or both SFP+
modules can be used but using only one SFP+ / fiber optic will sacrifice available bandwidth.

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Figure 3. Linea ML Dual LC/SFP+ Connector Configuration
The ML-HM camera model uses a CX4 connector for the output—using up to 5 lanes.
Figure 4. Single CLHS Connector Configuration
The command channel is used by the frame grabber to send commands, configuration and
programming data to the camera and to receive command responses, status, and image data from
the camera. With two SFP+ modules populated, the CLHS protocol will auto negotiate which one
will be dedicated as the command channel. Data and command transmission is done with CLHS X
protocol (64b / 66b) at the default speed of 10 Gbs.
Data Cables
LC Fiber Optic (ML-FM Cameras)
The fiber optic cables for the ML-FM camera models require LC connections on both ends of the
cable. The frame grabber requires the LC connector to be plugged into a SFP+ transceiver module.
LC is a small-form factor fiber optic connector that uses a 1.25 mm ferrule, half the size of a
standard connector. These cables are in wide use in the telecommunications industry and available
in many lengths.
The distance through which the data can be transmitted depends on the type of fiber optic used.
Recommended fiber optic cables are types OM3 and OM4.
RXC
TXC
TX1
TX2
TX3
TX4
TX5
TX6
TXC
RXC
RX1
RX2
RX3
RX4
RX5
RX6
Data Lane 6
Data Lane 0
Command
Channel Video Channel Link
Camera
(C2,7M1)
Frame Grabber
(C2,7M1)

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OM4 is used for distances > 300 m, but also requires SFP+ transceiver module changes.
Contact Teledyne DALSA Support for more information on recommended cables.
Category Fiber Diameter Mode Max Distance
OM3 50 µm Multimode < 280 m
OM4 50 µm Multimode > 300 m
CX4 AOC (ML-HM Cameras)
For the ML-HM camera model, the Camera Link HS CX4 AOC (Active Optical Cable) cables are
made to handle very high data rates. These cables accept the same electrical inputs as traditional
copper cables, but also use optical fibers. AOC uses electrical-to-optical conversion on the cable
ends to improve speed and distance performance of the cable without sacrificing compatibility with
standard electrical interfaces.
Camera Link HS cables can be bought from an OEM. OEM cables are also available for applications
where flexing is present.
Please refer to Teledyne DALSA’s website (www.teledynedalsa.com) for a list of recommended
cable vendors and for part numbers.
Each data cable is used for sending image data to and accepting command data from the frame
grabber. Command data includes GenICam compliant messages, trigger timing and general
purpose I/O, such as direction control.
Please note: the data transmits at 10 Gbps which limits the effective distance of copper-based
cables.

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Responsivity & QE Plots
Figure 5. Camera Spectral Responsivity
Note: responsivity values measured using 8-bit, 1x gain, single row.
Figure 6. Camera Quantum Efficiency

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Mechanical Drawings
Figure 7. Linea ML-FM-8K Camera Mechanical

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Figure 8. Linea ML-FM-16K Camera Mechanical

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Figure 9. Linea ML-HM-16K Camera Mechanical

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Precautions
Read these precautions before using the camera.
Confirm that the camera’s packaging is undamaged before opening it. If the packaging is damaged
please contact the related logistics personnel.
Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty is voided if the housing is opened.
Keep the camera’s front plate temperature in a range of 0 °C to +65 °C during operation. The
camera has the ability to measure its internal temperature. Use this feature to record the internal
temperature of the camera when it is mounted in your system and operating under the worst case
conditions. The camera will stop outputting data if its internal temperature reaches +80 °C.
Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields. In addition, avoid
electrostatic discharging, violent vibration and excess moisture.
To clean the device, avoid electrostatic charging by using a dry, clean absorbent cotton cloth
dampened with a small quantity of pure alcohol. Do not use methylated alcohol. To clean the
surface of the camera housing, use a soft, dry cloth. To remove severe stains use a soft cloth
dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent and then wipe dry. Do not use volatile
solvents such as benzene and thinners, as they can damage the surface finish.
Though this camera supports hot plugging, it is recommended that you power down and disconnect
power to the camera before you add or replace system components.
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor
Image sensors and the camera’s housing can be susceptible to damage from severe electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Electrostatic charge introduced to the sensor window surface can induce charge
buildup on the underside of the window. The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the
sensor returns to normal operation.
Install & Configure Frame Grabber & Software
Because of the high bandwidth required by these cameras, we recommend a compatible Teledyne
DALSA frame grabber (part numbers: OR-A8S0-FX840 (ML-FM) or OR-A8S0-PX870 (ML-HM)), or
equivalent, described in detail on the teledynedalsa.com site here.
The frame grabber requirements for the various camera models are different. Follow the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
A GenICam compliant XML device description file is embedded with the camera firmware and
allows GenICam compliant applications to recognize the camera’s capabilities once connected.
Installing Sapera LT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GenICam compliant application.

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Using Sapera CamExpert
CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library. When used with the
camera, CamExpert allows a user to access a camera’s features and parameters, and to test the
operating modes. In addition, CamExpert can be used to save the camera’s user settings
configurations to the camera or to save multiple configurations as individual camera parameter files
on the host system (*.ccf). CamExpert can also be used to upgrade the camera’s software.
An important component of CamExpert is its live acquisition display window. This window allows
the user to verify the timing or control parameters in real-time, without needing to run a separate
acquisition program.
For context sensitive help, click on the button and then click on a camera configuration
parameter.
A short description of the configuration parameter will be shown in a popup. Click on the
button to open the help file for more descriptive information on CamExpert.
Note: The availability of features depends on the CamExpert user setting. Not all features are
available to all users.
A note on the CamExpert examples shown here: The examples shown are for illustrative purposesand may not entirely reflect the
features and parameters available from the camera model used in your application.

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CamExpert Panes
CamExpert, first instance: select Camera Link HS using the Device drop-down menu.
Figure 10. CamExpert Frame Grabber Control Window
The CamExpert application uses panes to organize the selection and configuration of camera files
or acquisition parameters.
Device Selector pane: View and select from any installed Sapera acquisition device. Once a
device is selected, CamExpert will only show acquisition parameters for that device. Optionally,
select a camera file included with the Sapera installation or saved by the user.
Parameters pane: Allows the viewing or changing of all acquisition parameters supported by the
acquisition device. CamExpert displays parameters only if those parameters are supported by the
installed device. This avoids confusion by eliminating parameter choices when they do not apply to
the hardware in use.
Display pane: Provides a live or single frame acquisition display. Frame buffer parameters are
shown in an information bar above the image window.