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Contents
System Precautions............................................................................................................................................................6
General ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor.................................................................................................6
Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches....................................................................................................6
1. The Falcon2 Cameras____________________________________________________________________________7
Camera Highlights.............................................................................................................................................................7
Camera Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................................9
Certifications ......................................................................................................................................................................10
Shock and Vibration ..........................................................................................................................................................10
Supported Industry Standards...........................................................................................................................................11
Responsivity.......................................................................................................................................................................12
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications...........................................................................................................................................15
Sensor Block Diagram and Pixel Readout ........................................................................................................................16
Mechanicals........................................................................................................................................................................17
2. Software and Hardware Setup______________________________________________________________________18
Minimum Recommended System Requirements ............................................................................................18
Setup Steps: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................18
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software (including GUI) ........................................................18
2. Connect Camera Link Cables and Power ....................................................................................................18
3. Establish communicating with the camera..................................................................................................18
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern..............................................................................................18
5. Operate the Camera ...................................................................................................................................18
Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber and Software.........................................................................................19
Install Frame Grabber ....................................................................................................................................19
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert ...................................................................................................................19
Step 2. Connect Power, Data, and Trigger Cables.............................................................................................................19
Power Connector.............................................................................................................................................20
Camera Link Data Connector..........................................................................................................................21
Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals...............................................................................................21
Input Signals, Camera Link ............................................................................................................................21
LEDs................................................................................................................................................................21
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera...........................................................................................................22
Power on the camera......................................................................................................................................22
Initialize the frame grabber ...........................................................................................................................22
Initialize communication with the camera......................................................................................................22
Check LED Status ............................................................................................................................................22
Software Interface...........................................................................................................................................22
4. Camera Operation______________________________________________________________________________24
Camera Information Category...........................................................................................................................................24
Camera Information Feature Descriptions......................................................................................................24
Factory Settings...............................................................................................................................................27
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings ..........................................................................................................28
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category........................................................................................................................29
Sensor Control Category ....................................................................................................................................................30

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Sensor Control Feature Descriptions...............................................................................................................31
Gain and Black Level Control Details .............................................................................................................36
Set Aspect Ratio ..............................................................................................................................................38
Pixel Digitization Bit Depth............................................................................................................................38
Exposure Controls ...........................................................................................................................................38
Exposure Time ................................................................................................................................................40
Internal Frame Rate .......................................................................................................................................41
I∕O Control Category.........................................................................................................................................................42
Event Control Feature Descriptions.................................................................................................................43
Trigger Modes.................................................................................................................................................49
I/O Block Diagram..........................................................................................................................................50
CameraLink Control Lines ..............................................................................................................................50
Opto-coupled Inputs........................................................................................................................................50
Opto-Coupled Outputs ....................................................................................................................................51
Advanced Processing Control Category..............................................................................................................................51
Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions ........................................................................................53
Flat Field Correction and Defective Pixel Detection Overview........................................................................64
How to do an FFC Setup in the Camera..........................................................................................................66
How to do a FFC Setup via Sapera CamExpert...............................................................................................68
Defective Pixel Detection and Replacement....................................................................................................73
Image Format Controls Category.......................................................................................................................................74
Test Patterns ...................................................................................................................................................79
Multiple AOI Mode..........................................................................................................................................81
Camera Link Transport Layer Category ............................................................................................................................82
CameraLink Transport Layer Feature Description..........................................................................................83
Serial Port Control Category..............................................................................................................................................86
Feature Description.........................................................................................................................................86
Automatic Serial Speed Detection ..................................................................................................................87
File Access Control Category ..............................................................................................................................................87
File Access via the CamExpert Tool .................................................................................................................90
Appendix A: Camera Link___________________________________________________________________________92
Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals...............................................................................................92
Camera Link cable quality and length............................................................................................................92
Data Connector: Camera Link ........................................................................................................................92
Appendix B: Camera, Frame Grabber Communication _______________________________________________________97
Setting Up Communication between the Camera and the Frame Grabber....................................................97
Appendix C: Cleaning the Sensor Window _______________________________________________________________99
Appendix D: Internal Flat Field Calibration Algorithms ______________________________________________________100
Offset (FPN) Calibration....................................................................................................................................................100
Pixel Replacement Calibration ..........................................................................................................................................100
Gain (PRNU) Calibration...................................................................................................................................................100
Appendix E: Three Letter Commands ___________________________________________________________________102
Putting Camera In TLC Mode ............................................................................................................................................102
Setting the Sapera’s COM Port Mapping...........................................................................................................................103
Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................................................103

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The Help Command (h or ?) ...........................................................................................................................103
Getting Parameters (gcp or get).....................................................................................................................103
Commands.........................................................................................................................................................................104
EMC Declaration of Conformity _______________________________________________________________________117
Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________118
Index ________________________________________________________________________________________119

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System Precautions
General
Read these precautions and this manual carefully before using the camera.
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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 housing temperature in a range of 0 °C to 50 °C during operation.
Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields. In addition, avoid electrostatic
charging, 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. Further cleaning instructions are below.
This camera does not support hot plugging. 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 bodies housing are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Electrostatic charge introduced to the sensor window surface can induce charge buildup on the
underside of the window that cannot be readily dissipated by the dry nitrogen gas in the sensor package
cavity. The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the sensor returns to normal operation.
Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches
The sensor window is part of the optical path and should be handled like other optical components, wit h
extreme care. Dust can obscure pixels, producing dark patches on the sensor response. Dust is most
visible when the illumination is collimated. The dark patches shift position as the angle of illumination
changes. Dust is normally not visible when the sensor is positioned at the exit port of an integrating
sphere, where the illumination is diffuse. Dust can normally be removed by blowing the window surface
using an ionized air gun. Oil is usually introduced during handling. Touching the surface of the win dow
barehanded will leave oily residues. Using rubber fingercots and rubber gloves can prevent
contamination. However, the friction between rubber and the window may produce electrostatic charge
that may damage the sensor. To avoid ESD damage and to avoid introducing oily residues, avoid
touching the sensor. Scratches diffract incident illumination. When exposed to uniform illumination, a
sensor with a scratched window will normally have brighter pixels adjacent to darker pixels. The location
of these pixels will change with the angle of illumination.
For information on cleaning the sensor window, refer to the Cleaning the Sensor Window section.

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1. The Falcon2 Cameras
Camera Highlights
The Falcon2 4M, 8M, and 12M are   . The Falcon2
cameras incorporate large resolutions and increased frame rates, enabling high speed image capture with
superb spatial resolution.
Features such as global shutter and improved image quality make the Falcon2 cameras the camera of
choice in applications where throughput, resolution, and dynamic range matter. In addition, global
shuttering removes unwanted smear and time displacement artefacts related to rolling shutter CMOS
devices.
Inside the Falcon2 cameras are our latest 4, 8 and 12 megapixel CMOS sensors which have reduced dark
noise levels and improved dark offset, FPN (fixed pattern noise) and PRNU (Pixel Response Non -
Uniformity) levels. In addition, region of interest features create opportunities for higher frame rates and
new applications.
The cameras are compliant with Caspecifications, delivering 8 or 10 bits of data on 8 or 10
taps (frame rates are specified at 8 bits). Further, the M42x1 thread opening allows the use of your lens of
choice.

Key Features
12, 8 and 4 mega pixels
Selectable 4:3 or 1:1 aspect ratios
Global shutter
Exposure control
Faster frame rates through windowing
Good NIR response
Built-in FPN and PRNU correction

Programmability
Adjustable digital gain and offset
8 or 10 bit selectable output
Adjustable integration time and frame rate
Test patterns and camera diagnostics

Applications
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
3D imaginglaser profiling
Semiconductor wafer inspection
Solar panel inspection
Electronics manufacturing
Surface and bump inspection
3D solder paste inspection
General machine vision

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Models
The camera is available in the following configurations.
Table 1: Camera Models Overview
Model Number
Description
FA-80-12M1H-XX-R
12M pixel monochrome Camera Link.
FA-81-12M1H-XX-R
12M pixel color Camera Link.
FA-80-8M100-XX-R
8M pixel monochrome Camera Link.
FA-81-8M100-XX-R
8M pixel color Camera Link.
FA-80-4M180-XX-R
4M pixel monochrome Camera Link.
FA-81-4M180-XX-R
4M pixel color Camera Link.
Table 2: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Camera firmware
Embedded within camera
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Embedded within camera
Recommended: Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI
application and GenICam for Camera Link imaging driver.
Version 7.20 or later

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Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
Performance
Resolution
4 : 3 aspect ratio: 12M4096 (H) x 3072 (V)
8M3328 (H) x 2502 (V)
4M2432 (H) x 1728 (V)
1 : 1 aspect ratio: 8M2816 (H) x 2816 (V)
4M2048 (H) x 2048 (V)
Pixel Rate
8 x 76 MHz or 10 x 76 MHz
Max. Frame Rate
12M58 fps / 8M90 fps / 4M168 fps, 10 taps*
Pixel Size
6 µm x 6 µm
Exposure Time
20 µs minimum
Bit Depth
8 bits or 10 bits, Camera Link
Dynamic Range Mono**
58 dB, typical
Dynamic Range Color**
55 dB Green
50 dB Blue
51 dB Red
Output Format, Taps
8 or 10 tap interleaved
Operating Temp
0 °C to 50 °C, front plate temperature
Connectors and
Mechanicals
Data Interface
2 x Full or Extended Camera LinkSDR26
Power Connector
Hirose 12-pin circular
Power Supply
+ 12 V to + 24 V DC
Power Dissipation
9.5 W, typical
Mini-USB connector
Future use
Lens Mount
M42 x 1 (F mount optional)
Sensor Alignment
± 0.2º in X-Y directions
Size
60 mm (H) x 60 mm (W) x 80.5 mm (D)
Mass
< 300 g
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
CE and RoHS
*Maximum frame rates are dependent on the aspect ratio used.
**Typical, 12M, 10 Bits per pixel (bpp), sensor bit depth
Mono Operating Ranges
Units
Notes
Random Noise
DN rms
1.3*
Typical, FFC enabled
Responsivity
DN/ (nJ/ cm2)
See graph
Figure 1.
DC Offset
DN
0
FFC enabled
Antiblooming
>1000 x Saturation
FPN
DN rms
1.7*
Typical, FFC enabled
PRNU
DN rms
2.6*
Typical, FFC enabled
Integral non-linearity
DN
< 2 %
*12M, 10 bbp, 8 taps / 10 bits Camera Link

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Color Operating Ranges
Units
Notes
Random Dark Noise
DN rms
Green 1.74*
Blue 3.06*
Red 2.72*
Typical, FFC enabled
Broadband Responsivity
DN/ (nJ/ cm2)
See graph
Figure 2.
DC Offset
DN
0
FFC enabled
Antiblooming
>1000 x Saturation
FPN
DN rms
Green 1*
Blue 1.8*
Red 1.5*
Typical, FFC enabled
PRNU
DN rms
Green 2.2*
Blue 3.1*
Red 2.9*
Typical, FFC enabled
Integral non-linearity
DN
< 2 %
*12M, 10bpp, 8taps/ 10bits Camera Link
Table 4: Frame Rates, Aspect Ratio, and Resolution Comparison
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Maximum
Column
Maximum
Rows
Frame
Rate
8 BPP*
Frame
Rate
9 BPP*
Frame Rate
10 BPP*
12M
4:3
4096
3072
58
58
58
8M
1:1
2816
2816
90
89
66
8M
4:3
3328
2502
86
86
74
4M
1:1
2048
2048
148
122
91
4M
4:3
2432
1728
168
145
108
*Sensor bits per pixel
An online frame rate calculator is available from the Falcon2 product page on the Teledyne DALSA site,
here.
Certifications
Compliance
EN 55011, CISPR 11, EN 55022, CISPR 22, FCC Part 15, and ICES-003 Class A Emissions Requirements.
EN 55024, and EN 61326-1 Immunity to Disturbance.
Shock and Vibration
The cameras meet or exceed the following specifications:
Random vibration per MIL-STD-810F at 25 G2/ HZ [Power Spectral
Density] or 5 RMS
Shock testing 75 G peak acceleration per MIL-STD-810F

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Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
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This description takes the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax defined by the
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Communication between the frame grabber and camera occurs using the GenCP module (Generic
Control Protocol).
Further GenICam information and documentation is available from the European Machine Vision
Associatwww.emva.org).

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Responsivity
The responsivity graph describes the   response to different wavelengths of light (excluding lens
and light source characteristics).
Figure 1: Falcon2 Monochrome 8M Spectral Responsivity
Note: 8 Taps, 10 bits Camera Link, FFC on, 24 fps (except 400 nm, measured at 10 fps), ND 0.3 filtered light

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Figure 2: Falcon2 Color 12M (4096x3072) Spectral Responsivity
Note: 8 taps 10 bits Camera link, 9 Bit sensor digitization, FFC on, color corrected, 4 fps (except for color red, which used different
frame rate at wavelength 560nm and below: 400~480nm was done at 1.8 fps, 500 nm was done at 4 fps and 520~560), BG 38
filtered light
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
400 440 480 520 560 600 640 680 720 760 800 840 880
Responsivity [DN/nJ/cm2]
Wavelength (nm)
Red
GreenRed
GreenBlue
Blue

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Figure 3: Quantum Efficiency
[INSERT QE GRAPH HERE]
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
400 500 600 700 800 900
eff.QE[%]
Wavelength (nm)
CM25MEffectiveSpectral Quantum Efficiency
CM28M

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Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
The following table lists the current cosmetic specifications for the Teledyne DALSA sensor used in the
Falcon2 series.
Feature /
Specification
Unit
MIN
TYP
MAX
Notes
Dark Pixel Definition -
absolute output level
DN
> 500
4 frame average
Dark Pixel Count
#
50
Light Pixel Definition -
deviates from frame
average
%
± 30
4 frame average image
for scene & dark correction
Average Frame
Output Level
% SAT
40
50
60
Illuminated with diffused
light source
Tolerated Count
#
50
Detection Threshold
-
Groups of
dark and light pixels
combined dark and light pixel
defects
Tolerated Count
#
7
Based on estimation algorithm
Detection Threshold
Groups of
dark and light pixels
Combined dark and light pixel
defects
Tolerated Count
#
-
0
Glass Spot Defect
Definition
defects/ kernel
8 / 3x3
8 / 3x3
Illuminated with aperture
(collimated) light source
Detection Threshold
% of avage
± 8
4 frame average - any pixel outside
± 8% of average
Tolerated Count
#
1
1 spot of 9 pixels allowed. No limit
on spots below 9 pixels
Column Defect
Definition
defects/ kernel
> 8 / 1x12
Column Defect Count
#
0
Row Defect Definition
defects/ kernel
> 8 / 12x1
Row Defect Count
#
0
Table 5: Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
Definition of Blemishes
Dark pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, in dark, exceeds 500 DN.

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Light pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, at nominal light (illumination at 50 % of the linear range),
deviates more than ±30 % from its neighbouring pixels.
Cluster defect: A grouping of at most 2 to 5 pixel defects within a sub-area of 3*3 pixels.
Glass Spot defect: A grouping of 9 pixel defects within a sub-area of 3*3 pixels.
Column defect: A column that has more than 8 defect pixels in a 1*12 kernel.
Row defect: A row that has more than 8 defects in a 12*1 kernel.
Test conditions Temperature: 40 °C.
Integration Time: 12 ms.
Sensor Block Diagram and Pixel Readout
Figure 4: 8 Tap Camera Link Configuration Sensor Block Diagram. 8M Color Camera at Aspect Ratio 4 : 3.
Notes:
As viewed looking at the front of the camera without a lens. (The Teledyne DALSA logo on the
side of the case will be right-side up.)
The monochrome camera uses the same layout, but without the color filters.
The color camera model has a Bayer filter applied to the CMOS sensor to allow for color
separation. Each individual pixel is covered by either a red, green, or blue filter as shown in the
figure above. The camera outputs raw color datano color interpolation is performed. Full RGB
images can be obtained by performing color interpolation on the frame grabber or host PC. For
reference the green pixels horizontally adjacent to the red pixels will be referred to as Green-Red
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Mechanicals
[ADD MECHANICAL PDF HERE]
Figure 5: Camera Mechanical
DALSA
12B0.30 OPTICAL DISTANCE
NOTES: 1. UNITS: MILLIMETERS. 2. IMAGE AREA IS ALIGNED TO DATUMS A B & C .
(14)(1)
(4) (14)
(14) (10.5)
(7)
(30)
M4x0.7 - 6H Z7
(3X) THIS SIDE (3X) FAR SIDE
(39)
(39)
60B0.05
60B0.05
(30)
(7) M4x0.7 - 6H Z7
(2X) THIS SIDE (2X) FAR SIDE
A
C
M4x0.7 - 6H Z7
(4X)
(70.1)
(80.6)
B
H0.20 A
E0.05
IMAGE
AREA
M42x1 - 6H 30B0.05
30.25B0.05
±0.2°
CENTER OF IMAGE AREA

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2. Software and Hardware Setup
Minimum Recommended System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
High bandwidth frame grabber, e.g. DALSA PX8 Full Camera link frame grabber (Part # OR-X8CO-
XPF00).
PCI x8 slot.
Operating system: Windows XP 32-bit.
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 sections that follow.
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software (including
GUI)
           
instructions.
         
       
Installing SaperaLT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GenCP compliant application. The
SaperaLT software is available from the Falcon2 page of the Teledyne DALSA Web site, here.
2. Connect Camera Link Cables and Power
Connect the Camera Link cables from the camera to the computer.
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +24 VDC (±5 %) power supply.
Note: once powered down, the camera must remain off for a minimum of 10 seconds before
being turned on again in order to fully reboot.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
Start the software and establish communication with the camera.
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern
Ensure the camera is operating properly by checking the LED, the current, active settings, and by
acquiring a test pattern.
5. Operate the Camera
At this point you will be ready to start operating the camera in order to acquire images, set camera
functions, and save settings.

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Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber
and Software
Install Frame Grabber
       
We recommend the X64 Xcelera-CL PX8 frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the
teledynedalsa.com site here.
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert
Communicate with the camera using a Camera Link-compliant interface. We recommend you use
CamExpert. CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library and comes
bundled with SaperaLT. Using CamExpert is the simplest and quickest way to send commands to and
receive information from the camera.
Camera link Environment
These cameras implement the Camera link specification, which defines the device capabilities.
The Camera link XML device description file is embedded within the camera firmware allowing Camera
link-compliant applications to recognize the cameras capabilities immediately after connection.
Step 2. Connect Power, Data, and Trigger Cables
Note: 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 6: Input and Output, trigger, and Power Connectors
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. t you discharge any static
electrical charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before
performing handling the camera hardware.
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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 VDC to +24 VDC
(± 5 %), 2 Amps. Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies.
Figure 7: 12-pin Hirose Circular Male Power Plug—Power Connector
Table 6. Power Plug Pinout
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
GND
7
OUT1_C1/ Strobe_C1
2
+12 V to +24 V DC
8
OUT1_C0/ Strobe_C0
3
OUT0_C1
9
GND
4
OUT0_C2
10
+12 V to +24 V DC
5
IN1-
11
IN2+/ Trigger
6
IN1+
12
IN2-/ Trigger
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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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