Dalsa Linea SWIR GigE Series User manual

Linea SWIR GigE
Camera User’s Manual
InGaAs Line Scan Camera
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions
June 12, 2020
P/N: 03-032-20280-02
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Contents
LINEA SWIR GIGE SERIES OVERVIEW 7
DESCRIPTION 7
Linea SWIR GigE Application Advantages 8
Linea SWIR GigE Firmware 8
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 8
GIGEVISION SAPERA APPLICATION DESCRIPTION 9
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 10
SENSOR PERFORMANCE 12
Sensor Specifications 12
Spectral Responsivity 12
PRNU Derating Curve 13
CONNECTING THE LINEA SWIR GIGE CAMERA 14
GIGENETWORK ADAPTER OVERVIEW 14
Connect the Linea SWIR GigE Camera 14
Connectors 15
LED Indicators 16
Camera Status LED Indicator 16
LED States on Power Up 17
Linea SWIR GigE IP Configuration Sequence 17
SUPPORTED NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS 17
PREVENTING OPERATIONAL FAULTS DUE TO ESD 18
USING LINEA SWIR GIGE WITH THE SAPERA API 19
NETWORK AND COMPUTER OVERVIEW 19
INSTALLATION 20
Procedure 20
Camera Firmware Updates 20
GigE Server Verification 20
GigE Server Status 21
OPTIMIZING THE NETWORK ADAPTER USED WITH LINEA SWIR GIGE 21
Running the Network Configuration Tool 22
QUICK STARTUP WITH CAMEXPERT 23
About the User-Defined Camera Name 24
OPERATIONAL REFERENCE 25
USING CAMEXPERT WITH LINEA SWIR GIGECAMERAS 25
CamExpert Panes 26
CamExpert View Parameters Option 27
Creating a Camera Configuration File in the Host 27
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 28
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 28
Camera Configuration Selection Dialog 31
Camera Power-up Configuration 31
User Set Configuration Management 31
SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY 32
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions 32
Gain and Black Level Control Details 34
Exposure Controls Details 34
Internal Programmable Exposure 35
External Programmable Exposure 35

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Exposure Delay Constraints 35
I/O CONTROL CATEGORY 36
I/O Control Feature Descriptions 37
I/O Module Block Diagram 42
Trigger Overview 42
Trigger Selector Details 43
Trigger Source Types 43
Input Line Details 43
Output Line Details 43
Output Line Delay Constraints 43
COUNTER AND TIMER CONTROL CATEGORY 44
Counter and Timer Control Feature Description 45
Counter and Timer Block Diagram 48
Example: Counter Start Source = OFF 48
Example: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd (itself) 49
Example: CounterStartSource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base) 49
Example: CounterStartSource = Signal (Level Base) Example 1 50
Example: CounterStartSource = Line (Edge Base) Example 2 50
ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY 51
Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions 51
Defective Pixel Replacement 54
Methods 54
Example User Defective Pixel Map XML File 55
Image Response Uniformity & Flat Field Calibration 55
Flat Field Correction Overview 56
Flat Field Calibration Preparations 56
Flat Field Correction Algorithm Description 57
Information on the Sapera Flat Field Coefficients File 57
Important Factors about Flat Field Processing 57
How to do a FFC Setup 57
Set up Black and Bright Acquisitions with the Histogram Tool 58
Flat Field Correction Calibration 60
Line Profile Example 61
FPN Correction 62
PRNU Correction 64
CYCLING PRESET MODE CONTROL CATEGORY 66
Cycling Preset Mode Control Feature Description 67
Using Cycling Presets 69
Initial Example Setup 69
Cycling Example: Changing Gain 69
Test the Example 69
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 70
Image Format Control Feature Description 70
Binning 72
Area of Interest (AOI) 72
Internal Test Image Generator 73
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY 73
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions 74
Acquisition Buffering 76
Using Transfer Queue Current Block Count with CamExpert 76
Overview of Transfer Control (TransferControlMode) 77
Features that cannot be changed during a Sapera Transfer 78
GIGEVISION TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 79
GigE Vision Transport Layer Feature Descriptions 79
Defaults for devicePacketResendBufferSize 83
GIGEVISION HOST CONTROL CATEGORY 84
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 85
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 85
File Access via the CamExpert Tool (Quick Camera Firmware Upgrade) 87
DEVICE STREAMING REGISTERS 88

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Start – End Command Requirements 88
NETWORK OVERVIEW & TOOLS 89
IP CONFIGURATION MODE DETAILS 89
Link-Local Address (LLA) 89
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) 90
Persistent IP 91
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 92
CAMERA MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS 92
ADDITIONAL NOTES ON CAMERA IDENTIFICATION AND MECHANICAL 93
SENSOR ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION 93
CONNECTORS 94
10-Pin I/O Connector Pinout Details 95
Camera DC Power Characteristics 95
I/O Mating Connector Specifications & Sources 96
Samtec ISDF-05-D-M Mating Connector 96
Samtec Assembly SFSD-05-28-H-03.00-SR 97
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Support 97
Input Signals Electrical Specifications 98
External Input Details 98
External Input DC Characteristics 98
Absolute Maximum Range before Possible Device Failure 98
External Input AC Timing Characteristics 99
External Inputs: Using TTL / LVTTL Drivers 99
External Inputs: Using Common Collector NPN Drivers 100
External Inputs: Using Common Emitter NPN Driver 100
External Inputs: Using a Balanced Driver 101
Output Signals Electrical Specifications 101
External Output Details and DC Characteristics 101
External Output AC Timing Characteristics 102
External Outputs: Using External TTL/LVTTL Drivers 103
External Outputs: Using External LED Indicators 103
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS FOR LINEA SWIR GIGECAMERAS 105
Host PC System 105
Recommended Network Adapters 105
Ethernet Switch Requirements 105
Ethernet to Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements 105
EC & FCC DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 106
ADDITIONAL REFERENCE INFORMATION 108
LENS SELECTION OVERVIEW 108
Lens Mount Types 108
Lens Image Circle Illustration 108
Additional Lens Parameters (Application Specific) 109
OPTICAL CONSIDERATIONS 109
Illumination 109
Light Sources 109
Lens Modeling 110
Magnification and Resolution 110
SENSOR HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS 111
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor 111
Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches 111
Cleaning the Sensor Window 112
RUGGEDIZED CABLE ACCESSORIES 112
Cable Manufactures Contact Information 112
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT1M 113

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Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M 114
Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M 116
Linea Generic Power Supply with no I/O 118
Components Express Right-Angle Cable Assemblies 119
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O Bunt End 119
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O to Euro Block 120
Ruggedized RJ45 Ethernet Cables 121
Cable Assembly: Right-Angle Ethernet 122
Alysium-Tech “Extreme Rating” HiFlex Ethernet Cable 123
TROUBLESHOOTING 124
OVERVIEW 124
Problem Type Summary 124
Device Not Available 124
Device IP Error 125
Device Available but with Operational Issues 125
Verifying Network Parameters 126
Before Contacting Technical Support 126
Camera Fails to Establish Connection with Host PC 126
INSTALLATION ISSUES AND FUNCTIONAL PROBLEMS 130
Device Available with Operational Issues 130
Firmware Updates 130
Power Failure During a Firmware Update–Now What? 130
Cabling and Communication Issues 131
Power supply problems: 131
Communication Problems: 131
Acquisition Error without Timeout Messages 132
No camera exposure when expected 132
Camera is functional but acquisition rate is lower than expected 132
Camera acquisition is good but acquisition rate is lower than expected 132
Camera is functional, line rate is as expected, but image is black 133
Other Problems or Issues 133
Buffer Incomplete Error Message 133
Issues with Cognex VisionPro 133
CONTACT INFORMATION 134
SALES INFORMATION 134
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 134

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Camera Back View........................................................................................7
Figure 2: Sapera Application Diagram...........................................................................9
Figure 3: Spectral Responsivity..................................................................................12
Figure 4: PRNU Derating Curve..................................................................................13
Figure 5: Rear View with Labels .................................................................................15
Figure 6: Status LED Colors.......................................................................................16
Figure 7: Status LED Color Sequence..........................................................................17
Figure 8: GigE Server Icon States ..............................................................................20
Figure 9: GigE Server Tray Icon Menu.........................................................................21
Figure 10: GigE Server Status Dialog..........................................................................21
Figure 11: Network Imaging Tool ...............................................................................22
Figure 12: CamExpert...............................................................................................24
Figure 13: CamExpert Panes......................................................................................26
Figure 14: CamExpert Control Buttons........................................................................27
Figure 15: Camera Information Features.....................................................................28
Figure 16: Power up Mode Menu ................................................................................31
Figure 17: Sensor Control Features ............................................................................32
Figure 18: I/O Control Features .................................................................................36
Figure 19: I/O Module Block Diagram .........................................................................42
Figure 20: Counter and Timer Features.......................................................................44
Figure 21: Counter and Timer Block Diagram...............................................................48
Figure 22: Counter Start Source = OFF.......................................................................48
Figure 23: Counter Start Source = CounterEnd............................................................49
Figure 24: CounterStartSource = EVENT .....................................................................49
Figure 25: CounterStartSource = Signal......................................................................50
Figure 26: CounterStartSource = Line.........................................................................50
Figure 27: Advanced Processing Features....................................................................51
Figure 28: Black Acquisition Histogram .......................................................................58
Figure 29: Bright Acquisition Histogram ......................................................................59
Figure 30: Advanced Processing Features....................................................................60
Figure 31: Set Correction Mode Off.............................................................................61
Figure 32: Bare Image Line Profile of a White Uniform Object........................................61
Figure 33: Sensor Control category ............................................................................62
Figure 34 A histogram of a black image. ....................................................................63
Figure 35: FFC Calibration Selection ...........................................................................63
Figure 36: PRNU Correction.......................................................................................64
Figure 37: Line profile of a white uniform target after PRNU calibration...........................65
Figure 38: Cycling Preset ..........................................................................................66
Figure 39: Image Format Features .............................................................................70
Figure 40: How Binning Works...................................................................................72
Figure 41: Acquisition and Transfer Features ...............................................................73
Figure 42: Camera Circular Frame Buffer ....................................................................77
Figure 43: GigE Vision Transport Layer Features ..........................................................79
Figure 44: File Access Features..................................................................................85
Figure 45: File Access Menu.......................................................................................87
Figure 46: DHCP Network..........................................................................................90
Figure 47: Persistent IP Network................................................................................91
Figure 48: Mechanical...............................................................................................92
Figure 49: Sensor Alignment Reference ......................................................................93
Figure 50: I/O Connector 3D View..............................................................................94
Figure 51: I/O Connector ID ......................................................................................95
Figure 52: Samtec ISDF-05-D-M Mating Connector.......................................................96

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Figure 53: Cable Assembly SFSD-05-28-H-03.00-SR ....................................................97
Figure 54: External Inputs Block Diagram ...................................................................98
Figure 55: External Inputs with TTL Sources................................................................99
Figure 56: External Inputs with Common Collector Sources.........................................100
Figure 57: External Inputs with Common Emitter Sources...........................................100
Figure 58: External Inputs with Balanced Driver Source..............................................101
Figure 59: External Outputs Block Diagram ...............................................................101
Figure 60: External Output AC Timing.......................................................................102
Figure 61: External Outputs with External TTL/LVTTL Drivers.......................................103
Figure 62: External Output with External Common Anode LED.....................................103
Figure 63: External Outputs with External LEDs .........................................................104
Figure 64: EC Declaration of Conformity....................................................................106
Figure 65: FCC Declaration of Conformity..................................................................107
Figure 66: Lens Image Circle Illustration...................................................................108
Figure 67: Lens System Diagram .............................................................................110
Figure 68: Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT1M ..........................................................113
Figure 69: Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M ..........................................................114
Figure 70: Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BLUNT2M Photo .................................................115
Figure 71: Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M........................................................116
Figure 72: Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-BRKOUT2M Photo...............................................117
Figure 73: Linea Generic Power Supply .....................................................................118
Figure 74: Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O Bunt End ................................................119
Figure 75: Cable Assembly: Right-Angle I/O to Euro Block ..........................................120
Figure 76: Ruggedized RJ45 ....................................................................................121
Figure 77: Cable Assembly: Right-Angle Ethernet.......................................................122
Figure 78: “Extreme Rating” HiFlex Ethernet Cable.....................................................123
Figure 79: GigE Server Status..................................................................................124
Figure 80: Open GigE Vision Device Status................................................................126
Figure 81: GigE Vision Device Status ........................................................................126
Figure 82: Network Configuration Tool......................................................................127
Figure 83: Network Configuration Tool – IP Configuration............................................128
Figure 84: Network Configuration Tool – Persistent IP.................................................129

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Linea SWIR GigE Series Overview
Description
Teledyne DALSA’s SWIR GigE line scan camera features a cutting-edge InGaAs sensor in a compact
package for a wide variety of machine vision applications.
This high speed, high resolution camera is the first product in DALSA's SWIR family. The uncooled
sensor delivers exceptional responsivity. The small pixels allow for a 512/1024 resolution sensor,
which is capable of operating at 40 kHz. With high speed, high sensitivity, cycling mode and
programmable I/Os, the versatile Linea SWIR is ideal for optical sorting, solar wafer inspection and
general-purpose machine vision.
The camera is one of a new series of affordable easy to use digital cameras specifically engineered
for industrial imaging applications requiring embedded image processing and improved network
integration. The camera provides features to cycle a user defined sequence of imaging setups along
with features providing line & frame triggers, image transfer-on-demand, all forming a part of a
comprehensive camera package.
Linea SWIR GigE combines standard gigabit Ethernet technology (supporting GigE Vision 1.2) with
Teledyne DALSA Trigger-to-Image-Reliability; It dependably captures and transfers images from
the camera to the host PC.
Note: screen images were made using the 1k model but instructions also apply to the 512 model.
Figure 1: Camera Back View

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Linea SWIR GigE Application Advantages
•Compact form factor.
•Optimized, rugged design.
•GigE Vision 1.2 compliant.
•Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) connection to a computer via standard CAT5e or CAT6 cables.
•Supports connection to the host computer NIC through a GigE network switch.
•8-bit or 12-bit output.
•High line rates.
•Configurable full well.
•2 general-purpose inputs with programmable threshold.
•2 general-purpose outputs.
•Visual status LED on camera back plate.
•Supported by Sapera™ LT software libraries.
•Camera power via a 10-pin GPIO connector or Power over Ethernet (PoE).
•Digital binning for increased sensitivity.
•4 User Settings sets for camera configuration storage.
Linea SWIR GigE Firmware
Teledyne DALSA’s Linea SWIR GigE camera firmware contains open source software. Information
about these open source licenses and documentation are available at www.teledynedalsa.com.
Firmware updates for Linea SWIR GigE are available for download from Teledyne DALSA’s web site
[http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/downloads/firmware/]. Choose Linea SWIR GigE
Firmware from the available download section and update the camera using CamExpert (see File
Access via the CamExpert Tool (Quick Camera Firmware Upgrade)). Camera firmware is
upgradable or down gradable.
Part Numbers and Software Requirements
This manual covers the Linea SWIR GigE models summarized below. This manual is updated with
the release of new models. See Sensor Specifications for details of each Linea SWIR GigE model.
Camera Resolution Pixel size Max. Line
Rate Lens Mount (treaded) Product Number
Linea SWIR GigE 1K 1024 x 1 12.5 x 12.5 μm 40 kHz C-Mount SL-GA-01K04A-00-R
Linea SWIR GigE 512 512 x 1 25 x 25 μm 40 kHz C-Mount SL-GA-05H04A-00-R
Teledyne DALSA Software Platform
Sapera LT version 8.00 and later includes the Sapera Network Imaging
Package and GigE Vision Imaging Driver.
Sapera provides everything needed to develop imaging applications.
New or alternative Linea SWIR GigE Firmware Designs.
Available for download
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/support/
downloads/sdks/
Sapera Processing Imaging Development Library. Via web download

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Third Party GigE Vision Software Platform Requirements
Support of GenICam GenApi version 2.3 General acquisition, control and File access: firmware,
FFC, configuration data, upload & download.
Support of GenICam XML schema version 1.1
Support of GigE Vision 1.2
GenICam™ support — XML camera description file Embedded within Linea SWIR GigE.
GigE Vision Sapera Application Description
Linea SWIR GigE cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.2
specification, which defines the communication interface protocol used by any
GigE Vision device. The device description and capabilities are contained in an
XML file. For more information see:
https://www.visiononline.org
Linea SWIR GigE cameras implement a superset of GenICam™ specification,
which defines device capabilities. 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 see: www.genicam.org.
Teledyne DALSA’s GigE Vision Module provides a license free development platform for Teledyne
DALSA GigE hardware or Sapera vision applications. Additionally supported are Sapera GigE Vision
applications for third party hardware with the purchase of a GigE Vision Module license or Sapera
processing SDK with a valid license.
The GigE Vision Compliant XML device description file is encoded within Linea SWIR GigE firmware.
GigE Vision Compliant applications access the camera’s capabilities and controls immediately after
connection.
User’s Sapera
Application
Sapera LT SDK
GigE Vision
Module
GigE Server Sapera Network
Imaging Driver
CamExpert
Ethernet Network Interface Card
Network
Configuration Tool
Images
Control
GVSP
GigE Vision
Stream
Protocol
GVCP
GigE Vision
Control
Protocol
Single GigE Vision
Camera
Sapera LT
Linea GigE
Package
Smart DHCP
Server
(optional)
Sapera
Network
Imaging
Module
Alternatively via a switch
To multiple GigE
Vision Cameras
Camera
Firmware
User
Manuals
Figure 2: Sapera Application Diagram

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Camera Specifications
Note: Specifications are preliminary and based on calculated values only.
Camera Controls
Synchronization Modes Free running, External triggered
Note: Encoder STOP supported but the current frame is completed with the lines
based on internally generated triggers.
Minimum Line Rate (internal) >100 Hz (Camera produces errors at 100Hz)
Maximum Line Rate 40 kHz
Exposure Modes Programmable in increments of 15 MHz clocks (66.6 ns)
21 µs — 9996 µs Maximum
Trigger Inputs Line Triggers (GPI0 & GPI1) and Frame Trigger (GPI1)
Opto-isolated, 2.4 V to 24 V typical, 16 mA minimum
Debounce range from 0 to 255 µs
Trigger delay from 0 to 2,000,000 µs
Trigger Outputs Output opto-isolated: Line & Frame
Item/Feature
Flat Field Correction 1 Factory FFC plus 4 User Defined FFC.
Binning Digitally based: Horizontal & Vertical (2 and 4 pixels)
AOI Select one region of interest.
Sensor Gain 4 user selectable gain settings
Digital Gain 1x to 8x, resolution 0.0078
(1K model) SL-GA-01K04A-00-R (512 model) SL-GA-05H04A-00-R
Dynamic Range 72dB @ Sensor Gain setting 1
65dB @ Sensor Gain setting 2
55dB @ Sensor Gain setting 3
51dB @ Sensor Gain setting 4
66dB @ Sensor Gain setting 1
61dB @ Sensor Gain setting 2
52dB @ Sensor Gain setting 3
48dB @ Sensor Gain setting 4
Random Noise (12-bit, rms) 1.5 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 1
2.5 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 2
7 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 3
12 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 4
2.4 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 1
3.6 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 2
10 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 3
17 DN @ Sensor Gain setting 4
FPN (corrected, 12-bit) 14 DNp-p 20 DNp-p
PRNU (corrected, 12-bit) 5 % 5 %
Counter and Timer User programmable, acquisition independent with event generation
Pixel Format User selectable 8-bit or 12-bit
Test Image Internal generator with choice of static patterns
User Settings Select factory default or one of four user camera configurations
Onboard Memory
Minimum Reserved Data Buffer 6 MB
Reserved Packet Resend Buffer 6 MB default (user defined feature)
Total Memory 32 MB
Back Focal Distance
C-Mount 17.526 mm
Mechanical Interface

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Camera Size 46 x 46 x 55 mm
For complete dimensions, refer to the Camera Mechanical Specifications section.
Mass <150 g (no lens)
Power Connector via 10-pin I/O connector, or RJ45 in PoE mode
Ethernet Connector RJ45
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage +12 to +24 Volt DC (+10 +/- 10 %) auxiliary connector
Supports the Power Over Ethernet standard (PoE Class 2 as per IEEE 802.3af)
Power Dissipation < 4 W
Output Data Configuration Gigabit Ethernet 1000 Mbps (10/100 Mbps are not supported) 115 MB/sec maximum
Data and Control GigE Vision 1.2 compliant
Environmental Specifications
Storage Temperature Range -20 °C to +70 °C
Humidity (operation and
storage) 15 % to 85 % relative, non-condensing
Operating Temperature 0 °C to 50 °C range at front plate
Test Conditions
•Values measured using 12-bit, 1x Digital gain, Maximum sensor gain
•Light source: 1050 nm
•Front plate temperature: 45 °C

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Sensor Performance
The sensor description below provides a specification table and response graph. The graph
describes the sensor response to different wavelengths of light (excluding lens and light source
characteristics).
Sensor Specifications
Item / Feature Specification
Camera Model SL-GA-01K04A-00-R / SL-GA-05H04A-00-R
Sensor Used InGaAs, 1024 pixels
Spectral Band 950 to 1700 nm
Peak Wavelength 1550 nm typical
Pixel Size 12.5 x 12.5 µm (1k) / 25 x 25 µm (512k)
Sensor Gain Range 4 user selectable gain settings
Output Dynamic Range Up to 72 dB
Full Well 10,000 ke- (@min gain), 135 ke- (@ max gain)
Random Noise 2860e- (@min gain), 400e- (@ max gain)
Dark Current <5 pA
Spectral Responsivity
The responsivity graph illustrates the sensor’s response to different wavelengths of light (excluding
lens and light source characteristics).
Figure 3: Spectral Responsivity
0.0
200.0
400.0
600.0
800.0
1000.0
1200.0
1400.0
1600.0
900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800
Responsivity [DN12/nJ/cm2]
Wavelength [nm]
Spectral Responsivity
SL-GA-01K04A-00-R
SL-GA-05H04A-00-R
EMVA1288 Release 3.1 compliant - 8nm bandwidth, 10nm steps, Savitzky-Golay filtering: 3rd EMVA1288 Release 3.1 compliant - 8nm bandwidth, 10nm steps, Savitzky-Golay filtering: 3rd

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PRNU Derating Curve
The sensor profile shape changes as it approaches the maximum line rate for a given exposure
time. For best PRNU performance, the camera flat field calibration should be calibrated at the
target line rate and exposure time.
Figure 4: PRNU Derating Curve
-1.00%
-0.50%
0.00%
0.50%
1.00%
1.50%
2.00%
2.50%
3.00%
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000
Change in response/uniformity (%)
Line Rate (Lines/second)
Change in PRNU vs Line Rate
Pixel Response Non-Uniformity
Mean Change in Response

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Camera
GigE Network Adapter Overview
The host computer requires an available Gigabit network port. Typically, Windows will recognize
the Gigabit NIC automatically when Windows boots and assign an IP address.
When installing a high performance Gigabit NIC adapter, review the NIC documentation concerning
any specific driver required for your operating system.
Note: Teledyne DALSA engineering has seen cases where a PCI Express bus Gigabit NIC has better
overall performance than the same NIC hardware in PCI bus format.
Connect the Linea SWIR GigE Camera
Connecting a Linea SWIR GigE camera to a network system is independent of whether the
Teledyne DALSA’s Sapera LT package or a third party package is used.
•Before connecting power to the camera, test the power supply. Power supplies must meet the
requirements defined in section Camera Power-up Configuration.
•Connect Linea SWIR GigE to the host computer with a GigE network adapter or an Ethernet
switch via a CAT5e or CAT6 Ethernet cable.
Note: Cable should be longer that 1 meter (3 feet) and less than 100 meters (328 feet) long.
•Once communication with the host computer has begun, the automatic IP configuration
sequence will assign an LLA IP address as described in section Linea SWIR GigE IP
Configuration Sequence or a DHCP IP address if a DHCP server is present on your network.
•The diagnostic LED will be initially red then switch to flashing blue while waiting for IP
configuration. See Camera Status LED Indicator for Linea SWIR GigE LED display descriptions.
•The factory defaults for Linea SWIR GigE is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA
always enabled as per the GigE Vision specification. For additional information, see IP
Configuration Mode Details. See the next section Connectors for an overview of the interface.
•Note:If Camera fails to connect, refer to section ‘Camera Fails to Establish Connection with
Host PC or Persistent IP section.

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Connectors
The camera has two connectors.
•An RJ45 Ethernet connector for control and data transmitted between the camera and Gigabit
NIC. See Ruggedized Cable Accessories for secure cables.
•A 10-pin I/O connector for camera power, plus trigger, strobe and general I/O signals.
Teledyne DALSA provides an optional breakout cable (see Cable Assembly G3-AIOC-
BRKOUT2M).
The following figure shows the 10-pin connector and LED location. See Camera Mechanical
Specifications for connector and camera mounting details and dimensions.
Status LED
10-Pin
I/O and Power
Thumbscrew
Secured Cables
Supported
Ethernet
(supports POE)
Figure 5: Rear View with Labels

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LED Indicators
The camera has a multicolor LED to provide visible camera state as described below. The Ethernet
connector does not have indicator LEDs. The user should use the LED status on the Ethernet switch
or computer NIC to observe networking status.
Camera Status LED Indicator
The camera is equipped with a LED to display the operational status of the camera. When more
than one condition is active, the LED color indicates the condition with the highest priority (i.e.
Acquisition in progress has higher priority than a valid IP address assignment).
Once the camera is connected to a network, the Status LED will turn to steady blue when the IP
address is assigned. Now the GigE Server or application will be able to communicate with the
camera. The following table summarizes the LED states and corresponding camera status.
LED State Definition
LED is off No power to the camera.
Steady Red Initial state on power up before flashing.
Remains as steady Red only if there is a fatal error.
Flashing Red Wait a few minutes for the camera to reboot itself.
Steady Red + Flashing
Blue Fatal Error. If the camera does not reboot itself contact Technical Support.
Slow Flashing Blue Ethernet cable disconnected. The camera continuously attempts to assign
itself an IP address.
Fast Flashing Blue File Access Feature is transferring data such as a firmware update or FCC
transfer, etc.
Steady Blue IP address assigned. No application is connected to the camera.
Steady Green Application connected.
Flashing Green Acquisition in progress — flashing occurs on frame acquisition but does not
exceed a rate of 100ms for faster frame rates.
Figure 6: Status LED Colors
Note: The Linea SWIR GigE has obtained an IP address but it might be on a different subnet than the attached
NIC. If the Linea SWIR GigE LED is blue but an application cannot see the camera, this indicates a network
configuration problem. See the troubleshooting section in this manual.

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LED States on Power Up
A camera with GigE Vision software connected to a network and powered on will display the
following LED sequence.
Flashing Red
initialization Flashing Blue waiting for IP Blue
IP assigned
Green
application
connected
Red
power connected
Figure 7: Status LED Color Sequence
Linea SWIR GigE IP Configuration Sequence
The IP (Internet Protocol) Configuration sequence to assign an IP address is executed automatically
on camera power-up or when connected to a network. As a GigE Vision compliant device, the Linea
SWIR GigE camera attempts to assign an IP address as follows.
The IP configuration protocol sequence is:
•Persistent IP (if enabled)
•DHCP (if a DHCP server is present such as the Teledyne DALSA Smart DHCP server)
•Link-Local Address (default enabled by factory)
The factory defaults for the camera is Persistent IP disabled and DHCP enabled with LLA enabled as
per the GigE Vision specification. For additional information, see IP Configuration Mode Details.
Supported Network Configurations
The camera obtains an IP address using the Link Local Address (LLA) or DHCP by default. A LLA IP
is generated within seconds using Microsoft Windows. If required, a Persistent IP address can be
assigned (see Running the Network Configuration Tool).
Preferably, a DHCP server is present on the network to provide a DHCP address when the camera
requests an IP address. The Sapera Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging Package installed with
Sapera LT provides a DHCP server, which is enabled on the NIC used with the camera. Refer to the
“Network Imaging Package for Sapera LT” manual (NetworkOptimizationGuide.pdf) found by
clicking Start and scrolling down to Teledyne DALSA.
The LLA method automatically assigns the camera a randomly chosen IP address on the
169.254.xxx.xxx subnet. The LLA sends an ARP query with that IP address onto the network
checking to see if it is assigned. If no response is received, the IP is assigned to the camera or the
LLA repeats the process.
Note:LLA is unable to forward packets across routers.

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Preventing Operational Faults due to ESD
Install the camera in an ESD (electro-static discharge) safe environment to reduce potential noise.
Note: Using a simple power supply and Ethernet cable will not connect the camera to earth
ground. Ethernet cables have no ground connection and a power supply's 0-voltage return line is
not necessarily connected to earth ground.
The following methods will reduce or prevent ESD problems:
•Method 1: Use a shielded power supply to connect the camera case to earth ground.
•Method 2: Use a shielded Ethernet cable to provide a ground connection from the controlling
computer, to the Linea SWIR GigE.
•Method 3: Mount the camera on a metallic platform with a good connection to earth ground.
•Method 4: Avoid running the Ethernet cable near AC power lines.