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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
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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