Dalsa LinkHS HL-HF-16K10T-00-R User manual

Linea HS Multifield Camera
Multifield CMOS TDI HL-HF-16K10T-00-R
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions
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Document Date: 29 November 2019
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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.
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Contents
THE LINEA HS MULTIFIELD CAMERA 6
DESCRIPTION 6
Multifield Technology 6
CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS 7
Key Features 7
Programmability 7
Applications 7
PART NUMBERS AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS 8
SPECIFICATIONS 9
Camera Performance 9
Environmental Specifications 10
Flash Memory Size 10
Certification & Compliance 10
Responsivity & QE 11
Camera Input Power 12
MULTIFIELD PIXEL ARRANGEMENT 13
CAMERA PROCESSING CHAIN 14
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS 15
GenICam™ 15
Camera Link HS 15
CX4 AOC Data Cables 16
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 17
PRECAUTIONS 18
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor 18
INSTALL &CONFIGURE FRAME GRABBER &SOFTWARE 19
Using Sapera CamExpert 19
CamExpert Panes 20
SETTING UP FOR IMAGING 22
Camera I / O Connectors 22
Powering the Camera 22
Power and GPIO Connections 23
Establishing Camera Communications 26
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 (Trigger) Rate 28
Maximum Line Rate 28
Minimum Line Rate 28
Scan Direction 28
Camera Orientation 30
Spatial Correction 31
IMAGING MODES 34
TDI Modes 34
Area Modes 34

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Internal Trigger Mode 34
ESTABLISHING THE DESIRED RESPONSE 35
Exposure Control by Light Source Strobe 35
Image Response Uniformity & Flat Field Calibration 38
Saving & Loading a PRNU Set Only 39
Setting Custom Flat Field Coefficients 39
Flat Field Calibration Filter 40
Flat Field Calibration Regions of Interest 40
IMAGE FILTERS 41
Kernels 41
Image Filter Contrast Ratio 41
BINNING 42
Using Area of Interest (AOIs) 42
Steps to Setup Area of Interest 43
The Rules for Setting Areas of Interest 43
CUSTOMIZED LINEARITY RESPONSE (LUT) 44
How to Generate LUT with CamExpert 44
ADJUSTING RESPONSIVITY AND CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT 46
CHANGING OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 47
Pixel Format 47
SAVING &RESTORING CAMERA SETUP CONFIGURATIONS 48
Active Settings for Current Operation 49
User Setting 49
Factory Settings 50
Default Setting 50
APPENDIX A: GENICAM COMMANDS 51
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 52
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 52
Built-In Self-Test Codes (BIST) 56
Camera Power-Up Configuration Selection Dialog 56
Camera Power-up Configuration 56
User Set Configuration Management 56
CAMERA CONTROL CATEGORY 57
Camera Control Feature Descriptions 57
Digital I / O Control Feature Descriptions 59
FLAT FIELD CATEGORY 62
Flat Field Control Feature Description 63
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 65
Image Format Control Feature Description 66
TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 69
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions 70
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY 71
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions 71
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 72
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 73
File Access via the CamExpert Tool 74
CLHS File Transfer Protocol 75
Download a List of Camera Parameters 76
APPENDIX B: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 77
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS 77
RESOLVING CAMERA ISSUES 79

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Communications 79
Image Quality Issues 80
Power Supply Issues 82
Causes for Overheating & Power Shut Down 83
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 84
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY 85

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The Linea HS Multifield Camera
Description
Teledyne DALSA introduces a breakthrough CMOS TDI line scan camera format with unprecedented
speed, responsivity, and exceptionally low noise.
The Linea HS Multifield™ cameras have 16k pixel resolution, a 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, and are
compatible with fast, high magnification lenses.
These cameras have a maximum line rate of 300 kHz (100 kHz x 3).
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 (CX4, resolution
dependent).
Teledyne DALSA’s Linea HS 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, DNA sequencing, printed circuit boards, film, and large
format web materials.
Multifield Technology
Multifield is a new imaging technology that enables capturing multiple images using various lighting
conditions (e.g. brightfield, darkfield, and backlight) in a single scan.
Teledyne DALSA’s Linea multifield camera is the first product in the industry capable of capturing
up to three images using light sources at different wavelengths.
The camera uses advanced wafer-level coated dichroic filters with minimum spectral crosstalk to
spectrally isolate three images captured by separate TDI arrays. Depending on the light sources
used, narrowband filters may be needed at the light sources.
This new technology significantly improves the inspection speeds and image quality, as it
eliminates the need for multiple scans in an AOI system.
The difference between traditional color imaging and multifield imaging is in the filter technology.
Conventional color filters have significant spectral crosstalk between RGB channels, while the
multifield filters have minimum spectral crosstalk.
Available Camera Models
Part Number Description
HL-HF-16K10T-00-R 16,384 pixels x (64 + 128 +64), maximum line rate of 300 kHz (100 kHz x 3), 5 µm x 5 µm pixel
size, multifield output, Camera Link HS CX4 control & data connector.

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Camera Highlights
Key Features
•Highly sensitive CMOS TDI
•16K pixel resolution
•Up to 300 kHz line rates, aggregate
•Very low noise
•Bi-directionality
•Horizontal and Vertical Binning
•Robust Camera Link HS interface
•CX4 Camera Link HS control & data connector
•Smart lens shading correction
•Multifield: capture up to 3 fields images in a single scan
Programmability
•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
•Machine vision
•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
HL-HF-16K10T-00-R 16,384 pixels x (64 + 128 + 64) 100 kHz x 3 5.0 x 5.0 µm Camera Link HS CX4
Table 2: Frame Grabber
Compatible Frame grabber HL-HM-16K30H
Teledyne DALSA Xtium2-CLHS PX8 (OR-A8S0-PX870)
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

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Specifications
Camera Performance
Table 4: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications HL-HF-16K10T Notes
Imager Format High speed CMOS TDI
Resolution 16,384 pixels x 256 3 TDI arrays
64 + 128 + 64 stages
Pixel Size 5.0 µm x 5.0 µm
Pixel Fill Factor 100%
Line Rate, maximum 100 kHz x 3
Bit Depth 8-bit or 12-bit selectable
Connectors and Mechanicals HL-HF-16K10T Notes
Control & Data Interface Camera Link HS CX4
Power +12 V to +24 V DC, Hirose 12-pin circular
Typical Power Dissipation 30 W
Size Width
Height
Depth
97 mm
140.5 mm
78.6 mm
Cross-Scan direction
In-Scan direction
Along optical axis
Mass 1.2 kg
Operating Temp +0 °C to +65°C front plate temperature
Optical Interface HL-HF-16K10T Notes
Lens Mount M90 x 1 mm
Sensor to Camera Front Distance 12 mm
Sensor Alignment
Relative to sides of camera
Flatness 50 µm
Θy 100 µm Parallelism vs. front plate
x ± 300 µm Cross-Scan Direction
y ± 300 µm In-Scan Direction
z
± 300 µm
Along optical axis
Θz ± 0.4° Rotation around optical axis
Performance
1)
HL-HF-16K10T Notes
Random Noise < 0.2 DN rms
(10 e-) Typical
2)
Peak Responsivity Blue 180
Green 230
Red 290
DN / nJ / cm
2
8-bit
Digital Gain 1x to 10x
Analog Gain 1x
DC Offset 0 DN Adjustable
Dynamic Range 98 dB Typical

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Full Well 25,000 e
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Typical
PRNU < ±2% At 50% saturation
3,4)
DSNU (FPN) < ±2 DN
SEE
Blue 1.3 nJ/cm2
Green 1 nJ/cm2
Red 0.8 nJ/cm2
At 460 nm
At 560 nm
At 660 nm
NEE Blue 0.5 pJ/cm
2
Green 0.4 pJ/cm2
Red 0.3 pJ/cm2
At 460 nm
At 560 nm
At 660 nm
Integral non-linearity < 2%
1) Test Conditions unless otherwise specified:
o8-bit, 1x gain
o100 kHz line rate
oLight source: White LED if wavelength not specified
oFront plate temperature: +45º C
oDN = digital number
2) Random Noise below quantization limit cannot be measured accurately; use higher bit depth or
higher gain for comparison purposes.
3) Calibration at 80% saturation, measurements at 50% saturation.
4) Light sources vary spectrally and spatially: re-calibrate cameras in actual system.
5) Specifications not guaranteed when operating in area mode.
Environmental Specifications
Table 5: Environmental Specifications
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 6: Camera Flash Memory Size
Camera Flash memory size
All models 4 GByte
Certification & Compliance
Table 7: Camera Certification & Compliance
Compliance
CE, FCC, and RoHS compliant. See the Declaration of Conformity section at the end of this manual.

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Responsivity & QE
The following graphs show the spectral Responsivity and QE, 8-bit, 1x gain.
Figure 1: Spectral Responsivity & QE

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Camera Input Power
The following graph details the power vs. input voltage for the camera.
Figure 2. Power Vs. Input Voltage
Test conditions: Max line rate—300 kHz, Bit Mode—8, Black Level—31, Temperature—Ambient
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
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35.0
12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0
Current (A)
Power (W)
Voltage (V)
Camera Input Power
Power @ 60°C (W) Power @ 25°C (W) Current @ 25°C (A) Current @ 60°C (A)

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Multifield Pixel Arrangement
64 Lines 5 µm pixel
128 Lines 5 µm pixel
gap of 35 lines
64 Lines 5 µm pixel
gap of 35 lines
Figure 3: Multifield Pixel Structure
Forward and reverse imaging does not cause the optical center to change.

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Camera Processing Chain
The diagram below details the sequence of user-adjustable, arithmetic operations performed on the
cameras sensor data. These adjustments are using camera features outlined in the ‘Review of
Camera Performance and Features’ section.
Figure 4: Digital data processing chain

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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.
A CX4 connector is used for output of up to 7 lanes.
Figure 5. 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. Data and command transmission is done with CLHS X protocol (64b / 66b) at the
default speed of 10 Gbps.
Note that high speed data transmission limits the effective distance of copper-based cables.

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CX4 AOC Data Cables
Camera Link HS CX4 AOC (Active Optical Cable) cables handle very high data rates over long
distances. These cables accept the same electrical inputs as traditional copper cables, but use
optical fibers for data transmission. 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 OEMs, both is standard and flex models.
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.

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Mechanical Drawings
Figure 6: HL-HF-16K10T-00-R Mechanical Drawing

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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.

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Install & Configure Frame Grabber & Software
Because of the high bandwidth of these cameras, a compatible Teledyne DALSA frame grabber
(Xtium2-CLHS PX8 (OR-A8S0-PX870)), or equivalent, is recommended. Details are described on
the teledynedalsa.com site, here1. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
A GenICam compliant XML device description file is embedded with the camera firmware. It 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.
Using Sapera CamExpert
CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library. When used with the
camera, CamExpert allows a user to test all camera 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
verification of timing or control parameters in real-time, without need for a separate acquisition
program.
Note: In a change from previous versions of the Sapera GUI, only one instance of CamExpert is
required to send commands to the camera and view images.
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.
The central section of CamExpert provides access to the camera features and parameters.
Note: The availability of features depends on the CamExpert user setting. Not all
features are available to all users. The examples shown are for illustrative purposes and
may not entirely reflect the features and parameters available from the camera model
used in your application.
1http://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/products/imaging/frame-grabbers

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CamExpert Panes
CamExpert, first instance: select Camera Link HS using the Device drop-down menu.
Figure 7. 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 previously.
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.