Dalsa ML-FM-16K07A User manual

Linea ML Multiline Cameras
Monochrome / HDR CMOS ML-FM-08K30H, ML-FM-16K07A, ML-FM-16K15A,
ML-HM-08K30H and ML-HM-16K30H
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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
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 9
Flash Memory Size 10
Certification & Compliance 10
CAMERA PIXEL ARRANGEMENT 11
CAMERA PROCESSING CHAIN 12
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS 12
GenICam™ 12
Camera Link HS 12
Data Cables 13
RESPONSIVITY &QE PLOTS 15
MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 16
PRECAUTIONS 20
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor 20
INSTALL &CONFIGURE FRAME GRABBER &SOFTWARE 21
Using Sapera CamExpert 21
CamExpert Panes 22
SETTING UP FOR IMAGING 24
Powering the Camera 24
Power and GPIO Connections 25
Establishing Camera Communications 28
Selecting the Data Format 28
Establishing Data Integrity 28
CAMERA PERFORMANCE AND FEATURES 29
SYNCHRONIZING TO OBJECT MOTION 29
Acquiring Images: Triggering the Camera 29
Measuring Line Rate (Trigger) 30
Maximum Line Rate 30
Minimum Line Rate 30
Scan Direction 30
Camera Orientation 32
Compensating for Encoder Errors (Spatial Correction) 33
Parallax Correction: Using the Camera at Non-Perpendicular Angles to the
Object 35
ESTABLISHING THE DESIRED RESPONSE 37
Exposure Mode 37
Line Rate Jitter 37
Exposure Control 37
Exposure Time Selector 38
Sequential Mode Application Example 39

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Exposure Mode Sequential 40
Adjusting Responsivity 42
Image Response Uniformity & Flat Field Calibration 42
Saving & Rapidly Loading a PRNU Set Only 43
Setting Custom Flat Field Coefficients 43
Flat Field Calibration Filter 44
Flat Field Calibration Regions of Interest 44
TDI STAGE SELECTIONS AND FULL WELL 45
HDR Demo Mode 46
BINNING 47
Using Area of Interest to Reduce Image Data & Enhance Performance 48
Steps to Setup Area of Interest 48
Rules for Setting Areas of Interest 49
CUSTOMIZED LINEARITY RESPONSE (LUT) 49
How to Generate LUT with CamExpert 50
ADJUSTING RESPONSIVITY AND CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT 51
CHANGING OUTPUT CONFIGURATION 52
Pixel Format 52
USING TWO CLHS CABLES 52
SAVING &RESTORING CAMERA SETUP CONFIGURATIONS 53
Active Settings for Current Operation 54
User Setting 54
Factory Settings 54
Default Setting 54
APPENDIX A: GENICAM COMMANDS 55
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 56
Camera Information Feature Descriptions 56
Built-In Self-Test Codes (BIST) 57
Camera Power-Up Configuration Selection Dialog 58
Camera Power-up Configuration 58
User Set Configuration Management 58
CAMERA CONTROL CATEGORY 59
Camera Control Feature Descriptions 60
DIGITAL I/OCONTROL CATEGORY 63
Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions 63
FLAT FIELD CATEGORY 66
Flat Field Control Feature Descriptions 66
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 69
Image Format Control Feature Description 69
TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 71
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions 71
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY 73
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions 73
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 74
File Access Control Feature Descriptions 74
File Access via the CamExpert Tool 76
CLHS File Transfer Protocol 77
Download a List of Camera Parameters 78
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 79
DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS 79
Camera Data File 79

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Voltage & Temperature Measurement 79
Test Patterns –What Can They Indicate? 79
Built-In Self-Test Codes 80
RESOLVING CAMERA ISSUES 81
Communications: 81
Image Quality Issues 82
Power Supply Issues 86
Causes for Overheating & Power Shut Down 87
DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 88
FCC Statement of Conformance 88
CE and UKCA Declaration of Conformity 88
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY 89
CONTACT INFORMATION 90
SALES INFORMATION 90
TECHNICAL SUPPORT 90

6•Linea ML Multiline Monochrome / HDR CMOS Cameras
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-16K07A-00-R
16,384 x 1 pixels, a maximum line rate of 70 kHz, 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, mono output,
CLHS LC fiber optic connector.
ML-FM-16K15A-00-R
16,384 x 1 pixels, a maximum line rate of 140 kHz, 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, mono output,
CLHS LC fiber optic connector.
ML-HM-08K30H-00-R
8,192 x 4 pixels, a maximum line rate of 300 kHz, 5 µm x 5 µm pixel size, mono / HDR output,
CLHS CX4 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 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-16K07A-00-R
16,384 x 1 pixels
70 kHz monochrome
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-FM-16K15A-00-R
16,384 x 1 pixels
140 kHz monochrome
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
LC fiber optic
ML-HM-08K30H-00-R
8,192 x 4 pixels
300 kHz monochrome
150 kHz x 2 HDR mode
5.0 x 5.0 µm
Camera Link HS
CX4
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-HM-08K30H
ML-FM-16K15A
ML-FM-16K07A
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

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Performance Specifications
Table 4: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
ML-HM-08K30H
ML-FM-08K30H
ML-HM-16K30H
ML-FM-16K07A
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 300 kHz
monochrome mode
150 kHz x 2 HDR mode
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
16K07A = 70 kHz
16K15A = 140 kHz
monochrome mode
Exposure Time
3.2 µs to 1.4 ms
Bit Depth
8 bit or 12 bit, selectable
Connectors and
Mechanicals
ML-HM-08K30H
ML-FM-08K30H
ML-HM-16K30H
ML-FM-16K07A
ML-FM-16K15A
Control & Data
Camera Link HS CX4
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
15 W
25 W
21 W
Size
76 (W) x 76 (H)
x 85 (D) mm
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
< 500 g
1.2 kg
1.2 kg
Operating Temp
+0 °C to +65°C, front plate temperature
Optical Interface
ML-HM-08K30H
ML-FM-08K30H
ML-HM-16K30H
ML-FM-16K07A
ML-FM-16K15A
Lens Mount
M58 x 0.75 mm
M58 x 0.75 mm
M90 x 1 mm
M90 x 1 mm
Sensor to Camera
Front Distance
12 mm
Sensor Alignment
(aligned to sides of
camera)
Flatness
y (parallelism)
x
y
z
z
50 µm
100 µm
± 300 µm
± 300 µm
± 300 µm
± 0.4°

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Operating Ranges
Performance
(ML-FM-08K30H, ML-HM-08K30H, ML-HM-16K30H)
ML-FM-16K07A
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
•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 Declarations 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.

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Camera Pixel Arrangement
Figure 1: ML-FM-08K30H, ML-HM-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.
Figure 2: ML-FM-16K07A and ML-FM-16K15A Pixel Structure
The ML-FM-16K07A and ML-FM-16K15A cameras operate with a single high sensitivity line output
only. There is no difference in camera operation when the scanning direction is changed.
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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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.emva.org/standards-technology/genicam/.
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.
Figure 3. Linea ML Dual LC/SFP+ Connector Configuration

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The ML-HM camera models use 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.
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
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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CX4 AOC (ML-HM Cameras)
For the ML-HM camera models, 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.
Note: 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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Figure 10: ML-HM-08K 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.