Dalsa Spyder3 SG-34-04k80-00-R User manual

Spyder3
SG-34 User Manual
SG-34-04k80-00-R
SG-34-02k80-00-R
GigE Vision Bilinear Color Line Scan Camera
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Industry Standards
Spyder GEV cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.0 specification. This specification defines the communication
interface protocol used by GigE Vision devices. For more information on these requirements refer to the following site:
http:/ / www.machinevisiononline.org/ public/ articles/ details.cfm?id=2761
Spyder GEV cameras im p lement a superset of the GenICam™ specification which defines d evice capabilities. This description tak es
the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax defined by the GenApi module of the GenICam specification. For
more information on these requirements refer to the following site: www.genicam.org.

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Contents
The Spyder3 SG-34 Cameras________________________________________________________________ 5
Camera Highlights.............................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Performance Specifications..........................................................................................................................................7
Certifications......................................................................................................................................................................9
Image Sensor.....................................................................................................................................................................9
Responsivity.......................................................................................................................................................................10
Mechanicals........................................................................................................................................................................11
Mounting ...........................................................................................................................................................................12
Software and Hardware Setup ..........................................................................................................................................13
Setup Steps: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................13
Step 1. Ethernet Network Card: Install and Configure......................................................................................................15
Step 2. Connect Power, Ethernet, and Trigger Cables .......................................................................................................18
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera...........................................................................................................22
Using Sapera CamExpert with Spyder3 Cameras ..............................................................................................................23
Step 4. Camera Test Patterns ............................................................................................................................................25
Camera Operation ______________________________________________________________________ 26
Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................................26
Check Camera and Sensor Information.............................................................................................................................26
Verify Temperature and Voltage .......................................................................................................................................27
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings .............................................................................................................................27
Timing: Exposure and Synchronization.............................................................................................................................29
Exposure Controls ..............................................................................................................................................................31
Line Rate ...........................................................................................................................................................................33
Exposure Time ...................................................................................................................................................................34
Triggers..............................................................................................................................................................................34
Input / Output Control .......................................................................................................................................................35
Gain, Black Level, and Background ..................................................................................................................................36
Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................................38
Color ..................................................................................................................................................................................38
Pixel Format ......................................................................................................................................................................39
Sensor Direction Control....................................................................................................................................................39
Resetting the Camera ........................................................................................................................................................40
Camera Calibration______________________________________________________________________ 41
Calibrating the Camera to Remove Non-Uniformity (Flat Field Correction).....................................................................42
Color Correction Matrix......................................................................................................................................................48
Appendix A: Clear Dark Current _____________________________________________________________ 50
Appendix B: GPIO Control _________________________________________________________________ 57
GPIO Getting Started: Beginner Mode..............................................................................................................................57
Examples: Setting the Camera Modes...............................................................................................................................59
Outputs ..............................................................................................................................................................................69
Trigger Settings: GURU Mode...........................................................................................................................................71

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PLC Control........................................................................................................................................................................82
Signal Routing Block .........................................................................................................................................................87
Appendix C: EMC Declaration _______________________________________________________________ 91
Revision History ________________________________________________________________________ 92
Index________________________________________________________________________________ 93

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The Spyder3 SG-34 Cameras
Camera Highlights
The Spyder3 SG-34 GigE Vision (GEV) are high sensitivity, bilinear scan color cameras. When operating
in high sensitivity (bilinear) mode, the Spyder3 GEV camera has 3x the responsivity of Teledyne
DALSA’s Spyd er2 line scan camera. Plus, the GigE Vision interface eliminates the need for a frame
grabber, resulting in significant system cost savings.
The Spyd er3 cam eras are sup ported by Teled yne DALSA Sapera™ softw are libraries featu ring
CamExpert for simplified camera set-up and configuration.
Features and Programmability
Single color broadband responsivity up to 79 DN (nJ/ cm2) @20dB gain
2048 or 4096 pixels, 14 µm x 14 µm (2k) and 10µm x 10µm (4k) pixel pitch
Fill factor 90% (2k) and 86% (4k)
Up to 18 KHz (2k) and 9 KHz (4k) line rates
Dynamic range up to 677 : 1
Data transmission up to 100 m
±50 µm x, y sensor alignment
RoHS and CE compliant
GeniCam compliant
Easy-to-use GUI
Optional serial interface (ASCII, 57600 baud, adjustable to 19200, 57600, 115200), through virtual
serial port through Ethernet (not GeniCam compliant)
Programmable gain, offset, exposure time and line rate, trigger mode, test pattern output, and
camera diagnostics
Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor FPN and PRNU
Description and Applications
The Spyder3 GigE Vision (GEV) Color camera is DALSA’s latest GigE Vision camera. The GigE Vision
interface eliminates the need for a frame grabber, resulting in significant system cost savings.
The Spyder3 GEV Color is also DALSA’s first d u al line scan color camera. The Spyder3 GEV Color
camera is ideal for:
Cotton and textile inspection
Food, drug, and tobacco inspection
Wood, tile, and steel inspection
Postal sorting
Recycling sorting
100% print inspection (lottery tickets, stamps, bank notes, paychecks)
General web inspection

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Models
The Spyder3 GEV color camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 1: Spyder3 GigE Vision Color Camera Models Overview
Model Number
Description
SG-34-02K80-00-R
2k resolution, 80 MHz data rate, 18 KHz line rate.
SG-34-04K80-00-R
4k resolution, 80 MHz data rate, 9 KHz line rate.
Table 2: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI
application
Version 7.1 or later. Tested and recommended.
QuickCam
Version 2.0. Compliant.
Pleora Technologies Inc.’s Coyote
Compliant.
Third party software. E.g. CVB and NI.
Compatible. Drivers need to be provided by the third party.

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1.2 Performance Specifications
Table 3: Spyder3 GigE Vision Color Camera Performance Specifications
Feature / Specification
2k
4k
Imager Format
Bilinear CCD
Resolution1
2048 pixels
4096 pixels
Pixel Fill Factor
90 %
86 %
Pixel Size
14 µm x 14 µm
10 µm x 10 µm
Output Format (# of taps)
2
Antiblooming
100x
Gain Range
0 to 20 dB
Color Output/ Arrangement
R/ G/ Band Mono
Exposure Times
3 to 3,000 µs
Speed
2k
4k
Maximum Line Rate
18 KHz
9 KHz
Minimum Internal Line Rate
300 Hz
Data Rate
80 MHZ
Mechanical Interface
2k
4k
Camera Size
72 mm x 60 mm x 65 mm
Mass
< 300 g
Connectors power connector
GigE connector
GPI/ O connector
6 pin male Hirose
RJ45 with screw locks
High density 15-pin dsub
Optical Interface
Back Focal Distance
6.56 ± 0.25 mm
Lens Mounts
M42 x 1, C and F (2k)
M58 x 0.75, F (4k)
Sensor Alignment x
y
z
z
±50 µm
±50 µm
±0.25 mm
±0.2°
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage
+12 V to +15 V
Power Dissipation
< 10.5 W
Operating Temperature
0 to 50 °C
Bit Width
8 bit
Output Data Configuration
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Notes
1. The interpolation procedure does not work on the first and last pixels; as a result, the number of effective full
color (RGB) pixels for the 2k and 4k cameras is reduced by 2 to 2046 or 4094 respectively.
Table 4: Camera Operating Specifications (Single Color)
Specifications
Unit
0 dB
10 dB
20 dB
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Broadband
responsivity
DN/ (nJ/ cm²)
2k
7.9
25
79
4k
4
12.6
40
Random noise
rms
DN
2k
0.788
1.56
2.5
5
4k
0.75
1.19
2.38
3.75
7.5
Dynamic range
DN:DN
335
677
106
214:1
33:1
67.7:1
FPN global
DN p-p
Uncorrected
4
12.5
40
Corrected
2
2
4
PRNU ECD
Uncorrected
local
%
8.5
Uncorrected
global
%
10
Corrected local
DN p-p
5
Corrected global
DN p-p
5
PRNU ECE
Uncorrected
local
%
8.5
Uncorrected
global
%
10
Corrected local
DN p-p
5
Corrected global
DN p-p
5
SEE (calculated)
nJ/ cm²
2k
32.2
10.1
3.21
4k
64.3
20.2
6.43
NEE (calculated)
pJ/ cm²
2k
31.7
31.7
31.7
4k
95
95
95
Saturation
output
amplitude
DN
255
DC offset
DN
2
5
5
5
Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
8-bit values, Flat Field Correction (FFC) enabled.
CCD Pixel Rate: 40 MHz per sensor tap
Line Rate: 5000 Hz
Nominal Gain setting unless otherwise specified

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Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 750 nm highpass filter installed
Ambient test temperature 25 °C
Exposure mode disabled.
Unless specified, dual line mode.
Notes: PRNU measured at 50% SAT.
Certifications
Table 5: EMC Compliance Standards
Compliance
The CE Mark, FCC Part 15, and Industry Canada ICES-003 Evaluation of the DALSA Spyder GigE SG-34 cameras
meet the following requirements:
EN 55022 Class A, and EN 61326 Emissions Requirements, EN 55024, and EN 61326 Immunity to Disturbances
Image Sensor
This color bilinear cam era is based on DALSA’s bilinear CCD sensor. The first line of this two line sensor
has red (R) and blue (B) alternating pixels, while the second line has all green (G) pixels. There is no gap
in between the two lines and this minimizes any artifact due to spatial correction. The G channel can be
used as a monochrome output. The sensor has a 2 tap output.
Figure 1: Bilinear sensor used in Spyder3 Color (block diagram)
Please note that interpolation procedure does not work on the first and last pixels; as a result, the number
of effective full color (RGB) pixels for the 2k and 4k cameras is reduced by 2 to 2046 or 4094 respectively.
CCD Readout Shift Register
CCD Readout Shift Register
NPixels (14 µm x 14 µm or 10 µm x 10 µm)
NPixels (14 µm x 14 µm or 10 µm x 10 µm)
N= 2048, 4096
Pixel 1, 1
R R RR R RB B B B B B
GGGGGGGGG G G G

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Responsivity
Figure 2: Spyder3 GigE Vision Responsivity
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100
Wavelength [nm]
Responsivity [DN/(nj/cm2)]
Blue
Green
Red
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100
Wavelength [nm]
Responsivity [DN/(nj/cm2)]
Series1
Series2
Series3
Spyder3 2k GEV Color
Spyder3 4k GEV Color

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Mechanicals
Figure 3: Spyder3 2k GigE Vision Color Camera Mechanical Dimensions

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Figure 4: Spyder3 4k GigE Vision Color Camera Mechanical Dimensions
Mounting
Heat generated by the camera must be allowed to move away from the camera. Mount the camera on the
frontplate (using the provided mounting holes) with maximum contact to the area for best heat
dissipation.
Figure 5: Spyder3 Mounting Example

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Software and Hardware Setup
Host System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum resquirements are recommended:
Operating system: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for
all) are supported.
Network Adapter Requirements
GigE network adapter (either PCI card or LOM): For high performance you must use a Intel
PRO/ 1000 MT adapter.
The Spyder3 GEV 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.
Ethernet Switch Requirements
When you require more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation of more than
100 metres, you can use an Ethernet switch. Since the Spyder3 GEV camera complies with the Internet
Protocol, the camera should work with all standard Ethernet switches. However, switches offer a range of
functions and performance grades, so care must be taken to choose the right switch for a particular
application.
Setup Steps: Overview
Take the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly below
and in more detail in the following sections.
1. Install and Configure Ethernet Network Card
If your host computer does not have a Gigabit network adapter or equivalent (PCI bus Gigabit NIC)
already installed, then you need to install one.
For Gigabit performance we recommend the Intel PRO/ 1000 MT adapter, or equivalent. Follow the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
A GigE Vision compliant XML device description file is embedded within the cam era’s firm w are
allowing GigE Vision compliant applications (e.g. QuickCam, Pleora`s Coyote, and SaperaLT) to know
the camera’s capabilities im med iately after connection. The Spyd er3 camera w as tested w ith and
supports SaperaLT which gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GigE Vision compliant application.
Software Installation
Install Sapera LT with CamExpert to control the Spyder3. You can access Sapera drivers, SDKs, and
demos from the following link: http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ support/ driverSDKlist.aspx

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2. Connect Power, Ethernet and I/O Cables
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +15 VDC power supply.
Connect the Ethernet cable from the camera to the computer Ethernet jack.
If using the external signals connect the external control cable to the camera.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
Start the GUI and establish communication with the camera.
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern
Ensure that the camera is operating properly by checking the LED, the current settings, and by acquiring
a test pattern.
5. Operate the Camera
At this point you wil be ready to operate the camera in order to acquire and retrieve images, set camera
functions, and save settings.

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Step 1. Ethernet Network Card: Install and
Configure
Install Network Card
The following network card has been tested and is recommended for use with this camera: Intel Pro/ 1000
MT Desktop Adapter (33-MHz, 32-bit PCI). Order Code: PWLA8391GT (single packs). Follow the
manufacturer’s recommend ations to install this card in the host PC.
Configure Network Card
The configuration shown here uses the Windows XP operating system as the host platform.
The camera communicates using the Ethernet connection and employs the static IP address: 192.168.5.100
(default). A static address ensures the fastest operation. Alternatively, you can use a dynamic IP address.
To configure the network card from the host PC:
1. In the Start menu u nder ―Control Panel‖ select ―Netw ork Connections,‖ and configure the
network card as follows:
2. Select the installed network card and click on ―Change settings of this connection.‖
3. Enable the ―Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP)‖ op tion only.
Figure 6. Internet Protocol

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4. With ―Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP)‖ selected , click on the ―Properties‖ button.
5. Select ―Use the following IP add ress‖ and set the IP ad d ress to any address in this subnet other
than 192.168.5.100, which is used by the camera. In the example below, the address 192.168.5.50 is
used. Alternatively, select ―Obtain an IP ad d ress automatica lly‖ to use a dynamic add ress.
6. Set subnet to: 255.255.255.0 and click on ―OK.‖
Figure 7. IP Address
7. Click ―OK‖ to save settings
8. Click on ―Configure‖ button and select ―Advanced‖ tab
9. Enable ―Ju m bo Frames‖ to greater than 9000 bytes. If your NIC does not support jumbo packets
the image transfer speed will be slower.

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Figure 8. Jumbo Frames
10. Click ―OK‖ to save settings

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Step 2. Connect Power, Ethernet, and Trigger
Cables
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Please discharge any static electrical
charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before performing
any hardware installation.
The use of cables types and lengths other than those specified may result in increased emission or
decreased immunity and performance of the camera.
Figure 9: Input and Output, trigger, and Power Connectors
Power Connector
WARNING:It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera.
Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Input voltage requirement: +12 V to +15 V DC.
Hirose 6-pin Circular Male
5
4
6
2
3
1
Mating Part: HIROSE
HR10A-7P-6S
Pin
Description
1, 2, 3
Supply voltage—Min +12 VDC to Max +15 VDC
4, 5, 6
Ground
Table 6. Hirose 6-Pin Power Pinout
The camera requires a single 6-pin Hirosie connector with a single voltage input +12 VDC to +15 VDC for
power. The camera meets all performance specifications using standard switching power supplies,
although well-regulated linear supplies provide optimum performance.
!
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WARNING: When setting up the camera’s power supplies follow these guidelines
Apply the appropriate voltages.
Protect the camera with a 2 amp slow-blow fuse between the power supply and the camera.
Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.
Keep leads as short as possible in order to reduce voltage drop.
Use high-quality linear supplies in order to minimize noise.
Note: If your power supply does not meet these requirements, then the camera performance specifications are not
guaranteed.
Ethernet Connector and Ethernet LED
The camera uses an RJ45 connector and a standard Cat 5 cable for Gigabit Ethernet signals and serial
communications. The device supports 10/ 100/ 1000 Mbit/ s speeds.
Note: Router connection not supported. Connection to a network switch for a single camera is supported.
Ethernet Connection LED
Steady ON indicates that an Ethernet connection is successfully established at 1Gbps.
Data Transmission LED
Steady ON indicates that the camera is ready for data transmission. Flashing indicates that the camera is
transmitting or receiving data.
EMC Compliance
In order to achieve EMC compliance, the Spyder3 camera requires the use of shielded CAT5e or CAT6
Ethernet cables.
Status LED
The camera is equipped with a red/ green LED used to display the status of the camera's operation. The
table below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states.
When more than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority. Error
and warning states are accompanied by corresponding messages that further describe the current camera
status.
Priority
Color of Status LED
Meaning
1
Flashing Red
Fatal Error. For example, camera temperature is too high and
camera thermal shutdown has occurred.
2
Flashing Green
Camera initialization or executing a long command.
3
Solid Green
Camera is operational and functioning correctly.
Ethernet Connection
LED@ 1Gbps Data Transmission LED

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GPIO Connector:
A single 15-pin general purpose input / output (GPIO) connector is used to receive or control external
signals. For example, the GPIO connector can be used to receive EXSYNC, PRIN (pixel reset), and
direction signals. External Input
The GPIO connector is programmed through the GUI application. In CamExpert the relevant parameters
are located in the category Inputs Group.
Figure 10: GPIO Connector and Pin Numbers
Table 7: GPIO Connector Pinout
Pin
Signal
Description
GenICam Default
1
INPUT_ 0+
LVDS/TTL format (positive)
EXSYNC +
2
INPUT_0-
LVDS (negative)
EXSYNC -
3
INPUT_1+
LVDS/TTL format (positive)
FrameTrig +
4
INPUT_1-
LVDS (negative)
FrameTrig -
5
GND
6
INPUT_2+
LVDS/TTL format (positive)
Direction +
7
INPUT_2-
LVDS (negative)
Direction -
8
INPUT_3
TTL auxiliary input
9
OUTPUT_3
TTL auxiliary output
10
OUTPUT_2+
LVDS/TTL auxiliary output
11
OUTPUT_0+
LVDS/TTL auxiliary output
12
OUTPUT_0-
LVDS (negative)
13
OUTPUT_1+
LVDS/TTL auxiliary output
14
OUTPUT_1-
LVDS (negative)
15
OUTPUT_2-
LVDS (negative)
A schematic of the TTL input circuitry is shown below. The input signals are fed into the engine from external
sources via the GPIO connector.
GPIO Isolation
All of the GPIOs are isolated from the rest of the camera and the camera case. They are not isolated with
respect to each other and share a common return (ground) through pin 5 of the GPIO connector.
Note: The shell connection of the GPIO connector is not isolated and it should not be used as a return
(ground) for the GPIO signals. The shell connection is attached to the camera case.
GPIO Configuration
Refer to Appendix C: GPIO Control for a detailed description of the GPIO use-cases and configuration options.
1
5
11
15