Dalsa spyder SG-10-01k80 User manual

Spyder3 Camera User’s Manual
SG-10-01k80
SG-10-02k80
SG-10-01k40
SG-10-02k40
GigE Dual Line Scan Camera
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© 2006 DALSA. All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No
responsibility is assumed by DALSA for its use. DALSA reserves the right to make changes to this
information without notice. Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited
without prior permission having been obtained from DALSA.
About DALSA
DALSA is an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company that designs,
develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing
semiconductor products and services. DALSA’s core competencies are in specialized integrated circuit and
electronics technology, software, and highly engineered semiconductor wafer processing. Products and
services include image sensor components; electronic digital cameras; vision processors; image processing
software; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS, high-voltage semiconductors,
image sensors and mixed-signal CMOS chips. DALSA is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol “DSA”. The Company has its corporate offices in Waterloo, ON and over 1000 employees world-
wide.
For further information not included in this manual, or for information on DALSA’s extensive line of
image sensing products, please call:
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Contents
Introduction to the Spyder3 GigE Camera ______________________________________ 5
1.1 Camera Highlights.......................................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Camera Performance Specifications ............................................................................................................................7
1.3 Image Sensor...............................................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Responsivity.................................................................................................................................................................13
1.5 Derating Curves...........................................................................................................................................................13
Setting Up the Camera ___________________________________________________ 17
2.1 Installation Overview...................................................................................................................................................18
2.2 Equipment Recommendations.....................................................................................................................................20
2.3 Drivers: Overview........................................................................................................................................................22
2.4 Camera Connectors......................................................................................................................................................23
2.4.1 Ethernet Connector ................................................................................................................................24
2.4.2 Power Connector....................................................................................................................................24
2.4.3 GPIO Connector .....................................................................................................................................25
2.5 Camera LED.................................................................................................................................................................27
2.6 Camera Timing............................................................................................................................................................28
Controlling the Camera ___________________________________________________ 31
3.1 QuickCam Interface .....................................................................................................................................................32
3.2 Using ASCII Commands...............................................................................................................................................33
3.3 First Power Up Camera Settings..................................................................................................................................35
Optical, Mechanical, and Electrical Considerations ________________________________ 37
4.1 Mechanical Interface....................................................................................................................................................38
4.2 Optical Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................39
4.3 Electrical Interface .......................................................................................................................................................40
CCD Handling Instructions _________________________________________________ 42
5.1 Electrostatic Discharge and the CCD Sensor ................................................................................................................43
5.2 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches..................................................................................................................43
5.3 Cleaning the Sensor Window.......................................................................................................................................44
Troubleshooting________________________________________________________ 46
6.1 Troubleshooting _____________________________________________________ 47
6.2 Specific Solutions.........................................................................................................................................................49

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6.3 Product Support...........................................................................................................................................................51
Spyder3 GigE ASCII Commands______________________________________________ 52
A1 Sensor Output Format..................................................................................................................................................55
A1.1 Sensitivity Mode......................................................................................................................................55
A1.2 CCD Shift Direction .................................................................................................................................55
A1.3 Setting the Bit Depth and Data Mode ....................................................................................................56
A1.4 Exposure Mode, Line Rate and Exposure Time ......................................................................................56
A1.5 Configuring the GPIO Connector............................................................................................................61
A2 Data Processing............................................................................................................................................................63
A2.1 Setting a Region of Interest (ROI)..........................................................................................................63
A2.2 Analog and Digital Signal Processing Chain..........................................................................................64
A2.3 End-of-line Sequence .............................................................................................................................78
A3 Saving and Restoring Settings .....................................................................................................................................79
A3.1 Saving and Restoring PRNU and FPN Coefficients.................................................................................81
A3.2 Rebooting the Camera............................................................................................................................82
A4 Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................................................................82
A4.1 Generating a Test Pattern......................................................................................................................82
A4.1.1 Ethernet Test Pattern...........................................................................................................................83
A4.2 Returning Video Information .................................................................................................................84
A4.3 Temperature Measurement....................................................................................................................85
A4.4 Voltage Measurement.............................................................................................................................85
A4.5 Camera Frequency Measurement...........................................................................................................86
A4.6 Returning the LED Status.......................................................................................................................87
A4.7 Returning Camera Settings ....................................................................................................................87
A5 Error Handling .............................................................................................................................................................102
EMC Declaration of Conformity______________________________________________ 105
Revision History ________________________________________________________ 107
Index _______________________________________________________________ 110

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Introduction to the Spyder3
GigE Camera
Chapter Contents
1.1 Camera Highlights ___________________________________________________ 6
Features.............................................................................................................................................................................6
Programmability ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Description.........................................................................................................................................................................6
Applications .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Models ...............................................................................................................................................................................7
1.2 Camera Performance Specifications ________________________________________ 7
1.3 Image Sensor _______________________________________________________ 9
Sensitivity Mode and Pixel Readout..................................................................................................................................10
Sensor Shift Direction........................................................................................................................................................12
1.4 Responsivity ________________________________________________________ 13

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1.1 Camera Highlights
Features
•Broadband responsivity up to 408±16DN(nJ/cm2) @10dB gain
•1024 or 2048 pixels, 14µm x 14µm pixel pitch, 100% fill factor
•High or low speed (40 or 80MHz)
•Up to 68kHz line rates
•Dynamic range up to 488:1
•Data transmission up to 100m
•±50µm x, y sensor alignment
Programmability
•Easy to use graphical user interface
•Serial interface (ASCII, 9600 baud, adjustable to 19200, 57600, 115200), through virtual
serial port through Ethernet
•Programmable gain, offset, exposure time and line rate, trigger mode, test pattern
output, and camera diagnostics
•Tall pixel, high sensitivity, or low sensitivity mode available.
•Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor
FPN and PRNU.
Description
The Spyder3 GigE camera is DALSA’s first GigE camera. With a GigE interface, you no
longer need a frame grabber which means significant system cost savings.
The Spyder3 GigE is also DALSA’s first dual line scan camera. When operating in high
sensitivity (dual line scan) mode, the Spyder3 GigE camera has 3x the responsivity of a
DALSA’s Spyder2 line scan camera.
Applications
The Spyder3 GigE camera is ideal for:
•FPD inspection
•Pick and place
•Container inspection
•Wood/tile/steel inspection

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•100% print inspection (lottery tickets, stamps, bank notes, paychecks)
•Postal sorting
•Glass bottle inspection
•Industrial metrology
•Food inspection
•Web inspection
Models
The Spyder3 GigE camera is available in these models.
Table 1: Spyder3 GigE Camera Models Overview
Model Number Description
SG-10-01K80 1k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80MHz data rate
SG-10-02K80 2k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80MHz data rate
SG-10-01K40 1k resolution, 1 sensor tap, 40MHz data rate
SG-10-02K40 2k resolution, 1 sensor tap, 40MHz data rate
1.2 Camera Performance Specifications
Table 2: Spyder3 GigE Camera Performance Specifications
Feature / Specification Units 1k 2k Notes
Imager Format dual line scan dual line scan
Resolution pixels 1024 2048
Pixel Fill Factor % 100 100
Pixel Size µm 14x14 14x14
Output Format (# of taps) 1 or 2
depending on
model
1 or 2
depending on
model
Sensitivity Mode High, low, or
tall pixel
High, low, or
tall pixel
Antiblooming 100x 100x
Gain Range dB ±10 ±10
Optical Interface Units Notes
Back Focal Distance
M42x1 mm 6.56±0.25
Lens mount
adapters are
available.
Contact Sales for
more
information.
Sensor Alignment
x
y
z
0z
µm
µm
mm
°
±50
±50
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Feature / Specification Units 1k 2k Notes
Mechanical Interface Units Notes
Camera Size mm 72(h) x 60(l) x 50(w)
Mass g <300
Connectors
power connector
GigE connector
GPI/O connector
6 pin male Hirose
RJ45
high density dsub
Electrical Interface Units Notes
Input Voltage Volts +12 to +15
Power Dissipation W <8.5
Operating Temperature °C 0 to 50
Bit Width Bits 8 or 12 bit user selectable
Output Data Configuration GigE
Speed Units 1k 2k Notes
Minimum Line Rate kHz 1 1
Maximum Line Rate kHz
80MHz
model
68 36
40MHz
model
36 18.5
Data Rate MHz 40 or 80 40 or 80 Data rate
depends on
camera model
Operating Specifications (12 bit values, Flat Field Correction enabled)
-10dB 0dB +10dBSpecification Unit
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Notes
Broadband
Responsivity (dual line)
DN/nJ/cm238.8 40.8 42.8 124 129 134 392 408 424
Broadband
Responsivity (single
line)
DN/nJ/cm220.4 62 204
Random Noise rms DN 8 19.2 24 60 76.8
Dynamic Range
(Dual Line)
ratio 500:1 203:1 324:1 59:1 108:1
Dynamic Range (Single
Line)
ratio 500:1 203:1 324:1 59:1 108:1
FPN Global
Uncorrected
Corrected
DN
DN
52.8
32
169.6
32
536
64
PRNU ECD
Uncorrected Local
Uncorrected Global
Corrected Local
%
%
DN p-p
8.5%
10%
32
8.5%
10%
32
8.5%
10%
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Operating Specifications (12 bit values, Flat Field Correction enabled)
-10dB 0dB +10dBSpecification Unit
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Notes
Corrected Global DN p-p 32 32 64
PRNU ECE
Uncorrected Local
Uncorrected Global
Corrected Local
Corrected Global
%
%
DN p-p
DN p-p
8.5%
10%
80
80
12%
12%
208
208
37%
37%
752
752
SEE (calculated)
Dual line
Single line
nJ/cm2
6.75
13.5
2.14
4.29
0.68
1.35
NEE (calculated)
Dual line
Single line
pJ/cm2
13.6
27.2
10.3
20.8
10.2
20.4
Sat. Output Amplitude DN 3968±80
DC Offset DN 96 160 336
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
•CCD Pixel Rate: 40 MHz per sensor tap
•Line Rate: 5000 Hz
•Nominal Gain setting unless otherwise specified
•Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 750 nm highpass filter
installed
•Ambient test temperature 25 °C
•Unless specified, all values are referenced at 12 bit
•Exposure mode disabled.
•Unless specified, dual line mode.
Notes
1. PRNU measured at 50% SAT.
1.3 Image Sensor
The camera uses DALSA’s dual line scan sensor. The camera can be configured to read
out in either high or low sensitivity mode, tall pixel mode, and forward or reverse shift
direction.

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Figure 1: 2 Tap Sensor Block Diagram (SG-10-01K80, SG-10-02K80)
Tap2Tap1
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
CCDReadout ShiftReg ister
N
Pixels(14μmx14μm)
N
Pixels(14μmx14μm)
N
=1024,2048
Pixel1,1
Figure 2: 1 Tap Sensor Block Diagram (SG-10-01K40, SG-10-02K40)
Tap1
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
CCDReadout ShiftReg ister
N
Pixels(14μmx14μm)
N
Pixels(14μmx14μm)
N
=1024,2048
Pixel1,1
Sensitivity Mode and Pixel Readout
The camera has the option to operate in either high sensitivity or low sensitivity mode or
in tall pixel mode. When in high sensitivity mode, the camera uses both line scan sensors
and its responsivity increases accordingly. When in low sensitivity mode, the camera uses
the bottom sensor. When operating in tall pixel mode, the camera operates using both
sensors, creating a 28µm x 14µm pixel. The sensitivity mode is software controlled
through QuickCam or through the ASCII command ssm.
Figure 3: High Sensitivity Mode
In high sensitivity mode, the camera uses a 14μmx14μm pixel and captures the same image twice, creating a brighter image.
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
Sensor2(14μmx14μm)
Sensor1(14μmx14μm)
14μm
14μm
14μm
Pixel Detail

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Figure 4: Low Sensitivity Mode
In low sensitivity mode, the camera uses a 14μmx14μm pixel and captures the image using one sensor (Sensor 1).
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
Sensor2(14μmx14μm)
Sensor1(14μmx14μm)
14μm
14μm
Pixel DetailPixel Detail
Figure 5: Tall Pixel Mode
In tall pixel mode, the camera uses a 28μmx14μm pixel and captures an image two times taller than in high or low sensitivity
mode, creating a taller image.
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
CCDReadoutShiftRegister
Sensor1and2(28μmx14μm)
28μm
14μm
Pixel Detail

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Sensor Shift Direction
When in high sensitivity mode, you can select either forward or reverse CCD shift
direction. This accommodates object direction change on a web and allows you to mount
the camera “upside down”.
Figure 6: Object Movement and Camera Direction Example using an Inverting Lens
Directionof
ObjectMovement
Camerashouldoperatein
ReverseShiftDirection
scd1
Directionof
ObjectMovement
Camerashouldoperatein
ForwardShiftDirection
scd0

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1.4 Responsivity
Figure 7: Spyder3 GigE Responsivity
Refer to section 1.3 Image Sensor for a description of high and low sensitivity modes.
1.5 Derating Curves
Chan
g
e in DC offset with Inte
g
ration Time
(12 Bit, 0dB Gain)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 0.0002 0.0004 0.0006 0.0008 0.001 0.0012
Time (s)
DN
LSM
HSM

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Change in DC Offset vs Temperature
(12 Bit, 0dB Gain, Integration Time 200us)
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
010 20 30 40 50
Temperature (°C)
DN LSM
HSM
Change in Noise vs Temperature
(12 bit, 0dB Gain, Integration Time 200us)
16.00
16.50
17.00
17.50
18.00
18.50
19.00
19.50
010 20 30 40 50
Temperature (°C)
DN RMS
LSM
HSM

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Change in FPN vs Temperature
(12 Bit, 0dB Gain, Integration Time 200us)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
010 20 30 40 50
Temperature (°C)
DN LSM
HSM
Change in PRNU (pk-pk) vs Temperature
(12 Bit, 0dB Gain, Integration Time 200us)
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
010 20 30 40 50
Temperature (°C)
DN LSM
HSM

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Setting Up the Camera
Chapter Contents
2.1 Hardware Installation Overview __________________________________________ 18
2.2 Equipment Recommendations ____________________________________________ 20
PC Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................20
Network Adapter Requirements........................................................................................................................................20
Ethernet Switch Requirements...........................................................................................................................................21
Fiber-Optic Interface Requirements ..................................................................................................................................21
2.3 Drivers: Overview ____________________________________________________ 22
High Performance Driver Mode.........................................................................................................................................22
Standard Driver Mode.......................................................................................................................................................22
DALSA NetLink Universal IP Filter Driver Mode...............................................................................................................23
Driver Comparison.............................................................................................................................................................23
2.4 Camera Connectors ___________________________________________________ 23
TTL Inputs and Outputs.....................................................................................................................................................26
LVDS Inputs and Outputs ..................................................................................................................................................26
Programming the GPIO Connector....................................................................................................................................27
2.5 Camera LED ________________________________________________________ 27
2.6 Camera Timing ______________________________________________________ 29

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2.1 Installation Overview
2
Install QuickCam GUI.
Spyder3 GigE CDInsert the into your CD-
ROM and follow the online instructions to
install the QuickCam GUI.
1
Install Ethernet card.
Following the manufacturer’s instructions,
install an Ethernet card. For Gigabit
performance,you must install an Intel
PRO/1000 Ethernet card.
You will install the appropriate
QuickCam driver in step 3.
Do not install the manufacturer’s
driver.
!
3
1. the Driver Installation Tool
Tools Launch Driver Installation Tool
Open . Start
Programs—DALSA QuickCam— —
Intel PRO/1000 adapter
Pro 1000 Adapters
Install High Performance IP Device Driver
NOT Intel PRO/1000 adapter
Universal IP Filter Driver Install Filter Driver…
On the Windows task bar click , point to
.
2. If you are using an :
a) On the tab, right-click on an Intel PRO/1000 network
interface card adapter with no installed driver (i.e. when the Device Class is
Ethernet Controller).
The following context menu appears:
b) Choose to install the QuickCam
High Performance IP Device Driver.
If you are using an :
a) On the tab, click, This button
installs the QuickCam Universal IP Filter Driver on ALL network adapters
installed on the system that are using a network driver. This excludes
PRO/1000 adapters on which the QuickCam High-Performance Driver has
been installed.
Install QuickCam driver.

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Connect Ethernet cable.
Connect Cat 5 or Cat 6 cable from camera
to computer Ethernet jack.
5
Connect power cable.
Connect power cable from camera to +12
V to +15 V power supply.
4
GPIO Connector
If using an external sync, external direction
control or any other external signals,
connect the GPIO.
6
4
Open QuickCam.
Programs—DALSA
QuickCam—DALSA QuickCam
On the Windows task bar click , pointStart
to
.
7
Confirm or enter your IP Address.
In the dialog box,Set Camera’s IP Adress
confirm or enter the camera’s IP Address.
Click .OK
Start acquiring images.
Continuous Grab
On the QuickCam toolbar, click the
icon. The image should
be visible in the Image Output window.
8
9
Note: Refer to the following sections for details on equipment recommendations and camera
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2.2 Equipment Recommendations
PC Requirements
To achieve best performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
•Processor: AMD Athlon XP 2000+ or Intel P4 2.0GHz
•Memory: 512MB DDR-RAM PC2700
•Motherboard: Mid-end without embedded graphic card. Avoid using onboard video
cards as they may compete with other components for shared memory.
•VGA card: Nvidia GForce 2 or better (ATI not recommended). Some ATI video cards
will use a high amount of the PCI bandwidth and compete with other components,
such as the GigE network card. This may lower the expected data rate of applications.
•GigE network adapter (either PCI card or LOM): For high performance, you must use
a Intel PRO/1000 MT adapter
•Operating system: Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP Professional
Network Adapter Requirements
The Spyder3 GigE camera works only with network adapters based on the Intel 82546,
82541, and 82540 network chips. The driver will also function with adapters based on the
Intel 82544 chip, but these are not recommended due to bugs in the chip that can cause
control packets to be lost if sent while data is streaming.
The PCI ID for some OEM network adapters may not be automatically recognized by the
Spyder3 GigE camera. If this occurs, contact DALSA to obtain an updated INF file.
The following four Intel network adapters are recommended and are the only adapters
that are compatible with the high performance driver:
1. Intel® Pro/1000 GT Desktop Adapter (33-MHz, 32-bit PCI):
http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/pro1000gt_desktop_adapte
r.htm
Order Code: PWLA8391GT (single packs)
2. Intel PRO/1000 MT Server Adapter (up to 133-MHz, up to 64-bit PCI-X) Family:
http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/server_adapters.htm
Order Code: PWLA8490MT (single packs)
Order Code: PWLA8490MTBLK5 (five packs)
3. Intel® PRO/1000 MT Dual Port Server Adapter
Order Code: PWLA8492MT (Single Packs)
Order Code: PWLA8492MTBLK5 (Five Packs)