Dalsa MotionVision CA-D6-0256W-ECEW User manual

MotionVision®
CA-D6-xxxxW
High-Speed Area Scan Cameras
Camera User’s Manual
03-32-00225
rev 06
Printed 03/18/99 10:00 AM

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CA-D6-xxxxW Camera User’s Manual Document Number 03-32-00225
Revision Level 06
© 1998 DALSA Inc. All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and
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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 INC.
About DALSA
DALSA specializes in the manufacture, design, research and development of high performance
solid state CCD image sensors and modular cameras. DALSA cameras provide the highest
spatial resolution at the highest data transfer speed of any known products in the industry.
DALSA’s CCD image sensors and cameras are used worldwide in document scanning, image
capture, surveillance, process monitoring and manufacturing inspection. DALSA also develops
customized products for specific customers and applications.
All DALSA products are manufactured using the latest state-of-the-art equipment to ensure
product reliability. All electronic modules and cameras are subjected to a 24 hour burn-in test.
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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DALSA INC.
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CANADA
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Phone: [phone]
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Contents
1.0 Introduction to the CA-D6 5
1.1 Camera Highlights...........................................................................................5
1.2 Image Sensor..................................................................................................5
1.3 Camera Performance Specifications...............................................................7
1.4 CCD Camera Primer .......................................................................................8
2.0 Camera Hardware Interface 9
2.1 Installation Overview.......................................................................................9
2.2 Input/Output.....................................................................................................9
2.3 Connectors, Pinouts, and Cables..................................................................10
2.4 Power Supplies .............................................................................................11
2.5 User Bus (Inputs) ..........................................................................................12
2.6 Data Bus........................................................................................................15
2.7 Timing............................................................................................................16
2.8 Multi-Camera Operation................................................................................18
3.0 Optical and Mechanical Considerations 19
3.1 Mechanical Interface.....................................................................................19
3.2 Optical Interface............................................................................................20
3.3 EMC Operation..............................................................................................23
4.0 Troubleshooting 25
4.1 Common Solutions........................................................................................25
4.2 Specific Solutions..........................................................................................27
4.3 Product Support ............................................................................................29
Appendix A: EIA-644 Reference 31
Appendix B: EMC Declaration of Conformity 35
Index 37

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CHAPTER 1
1.0 Introduction to the CA-D6
1.1 Camera Highlights
•260x260 or 532Hx516V pixels, 10 µm square with 100% fill factor
•Frame transfer architecture and pixel resetno shutter required
•4 outputs at 25 MHz: frame rates to 955 or 262 frames/sec
•8 bit digital data in EIA-644 (LVDS differential) format
•Separate connectors for power, control and data
•“Snapshot” operation
•Vertical antiblooming
•Operation verified to limits set in EMC standards IEC 1000-4-2; 1995, 1000-4-3;
1995, 1000-4-4; 1995, and CISPR-22.
The CA-D6-xxxxW cameras use DALSA’s patented modular architecture. This
system of connecting circuit modules through standardized busses allows
DALSA to build a high performance modular camera using the reliability,
flexibility, and cost-effectiveness of high-volume interchangeable parts. Within
the camera, a timing board (PB-D6-X205) generates all internal timing and a
driver board (PB-D6-A198) provides bias voltages and clocks to the CCD image
sensor. Two A/D boards (PB-xxD344) process the video and an output board
(PB-xx-X733) filters the power lines.
1.2 Image Sensor
The CA-D6-xxxxW use the IA-D6 family of image sensors. Available in 260x260
and 532x516 arrays, the sensors have 10 µm square pixels with 100% fill factor.
The IA-D6 image sensors use a frame transfer architecture, providing on-chip
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Figure 1. IA-D6-0256 Image Sensor
6I
OS1
6I
6 isolation CCD cells
4 CCD Readout Shift Registers
Note:
All readout shift registers have the same
clocks and output structure as OS1.
6I
OS2
6I
OS3
6I
OS4
260 Columns
or
532 Columns
269 Rows
or
525 Rows
VPS
VPS
VPS
CRLAST
Figure 2. CA-D6 Camera Spectral Response
Responsivity[DN/(nJ/cm)]
2
Wavelength (nm)
0
0.2
1000
800600400 500 700 900
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.4
1.2
1.0
Responsivity

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1.3 Camera Performance Specifications
Table 1. CA-D6-xxxxW Performance Specifications
Calibration Conditions Units Min. Typ. Max. Notes
Frame Rate (FVAL) Hz
256x256 Hz 955
512x512 Hz 262
Data Rate (STROBE) MHz 25
Halogen light source 1
Specification Units Min. Typ. Max. Notes
Saturation Output Amplitude DN 243 248 254
Photoresponse Non-Uniformity (PRNU) DN (rms) 1.2 1.8 2
PRNU with exposure control DN (rms) 1.6 2.4 2
Fixed Pattern Noise (FPN) DN (rms) 0.5 0.75 3
Output Gain Mismatch DN 1.5 3.0
Mean Output Offset DN 4 5 8
Random Noise DN (rms) 0.45 0.75
Noise Equivalent Exposure pJ/cm2336
Saturation Equivalent Exposure nJ/cm2181.4
Responsivity DN/(nJ/cm2)1.34 1
Dynamic Range ratio 325:1 540:1
Supply Current (256/512)
+15.0 V mA 300/350 350/400
+5.0 V mA 900/1200 950/1300 4
+5.0 V mA 1000/1300 1050/1400 5
-5.0 V mA 200/230 250/280
Operating Temperature °C0 50
Notes
DN = digital numbers, also known as “levels” (0-255 for 8-bit systems).
All cameras use sensor grade 01. Other grades also available. Contact DALSA for information.
1. DC light source, bulb color temp 3150K, 750nm cutoff filter.
2. Measured at 20%, 50% and 80% of VSAT.
3. Measured at 50% of VSAT.
4. Unterminated outputs.
5. Terminated outputs.
Table 2. IA-D6 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
Specification IA-D6 Grade
01
a Number of first & last columns excluded 1
bNumber of first & last rows excluded 1
c Max. # of single pixel blemishes 10
dMax. # of cluster blemishes 0
e Max. size of clusters (# of adjacent pixels) NA
fMax. # of column defects 0
g Blemish variation from mean at 50% VSAT ±10%
hBlemish variation from average dark level (DN) 5

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1.4 CCD Camera Primer
How CCD Image Sensors Work
In a CCD camera such as the CA-D6-xxxxW, a CCD image sensor converts
photons (light) into electrons (electricity). When photons hit an image sensor, an
electron is released, and the sensor adds this electric charge to the charge it has
already collected. This is called charge integration. The brighter your light
source, the more photons available for the sensor to integrate, and the smaller
the amount of time required to collect a given amount of charge.
The way photosensitive elements (pixels)
on CCD image sensors collect charge has
often been compared to buckets filling
with water. From this analogy comes the
term “full-well capacity,” meaning the
maximum charge (number of electrons) a
pixel can hold without “spilling” charge
onto adjacent pixels.
As light energy hits an array of pixels, the pixels collect charge. At certain
intervals, a frame transfer sensor such as the IA-D6 transfers its collected charge
from the active, photosensitive region to a light-shielded storage region. Then it
transfers the charge, line by line, to one or more readout registers, which feed
each pixel’s charge from the image sensor into an output node that converts the
charges into voltages.
After this transfer and
conversion, the
voltages are amplified
to become the camera’s
analog output. In
digital output cameras,
the camera’s analog-to-
digital (A/D) board
converts voltages to
digital numbers (0-255
for 8-bit cameras).
These digital numbers
are what the camera
outputs as data to a framegrabber.
For more information on terms and concepts from the digital imaging industry, see
DALSA’s current Databook Glossary, CCD Technology Primer, and Application Notes.

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CHAPTER 2
2.0 Camera Hardware Interface
2.1 Installation Overview
In order to set up your camera, you should take these steps:
1. Decide on modes of operation—will you use USR_EN?
2. Test and connect power supplies.
3. Test and connect User Bus control signals from framegrabber.
4. Test and connect data signals output from camera.
You must also set up the other components of your system, including light
sources, framegrabbers, camera mounts, heat sinks, host computers, optics, and
so on.
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2.3 Connectors, Pinouts, and Cables
DB50F—Data BusOS1/OS2 and OS3/OS4
Camera connector uses crimp labeling convention for pin numbers
1( ) 1
3( ) 18
2( ) 34
Crimp
label Solder
label
2( ) 34
50( ) 50
48( ) 33
49( ) 17
Mating Part: Amphenol 17D-D50P (solder pin) with shell 17-1657-50
Cable: 26 AWG 100Ωshielded twisted pair
Note on DB50 connectors: There are several standard ways to number the pins of DB50 connectors.
The connectors on the back of the camera use the “crimp” convention, but many shielded connectors
used to control EMI/EMC (including the Amphenol part listed here) use the “solder” convention. To help
you translate between numbering conventions, this pinout table lists both. The signals are located on the
same physical pins in both cases, but the STROBE pin is numbered 37 under the “crimp” convention and
13 under the “solder” convention.
Crimp
Label Solder Label Signal Crimp Label Solder Label Signal Crimp Label Solder Label Signal
1 1 OSBD7 3 18 OS2D6 2 34 OS2D7B
4 2 OS2D6B 6 19 OS2D5B 5 35 OS2D5
7 3 OS2D4 9 20 OS2D3 8 36 OS2D4B
10 4 OS2D3B 12 21 OS2D2B 11 37 OS2D2
13 5 OS2D1 15 22 OS2D0 14 38 OS2D1B
16 6 OS2D0B 18 23 FVALB 17 39 FVAL
19 7 USR_EN 21 24 OS1D7 20 40 USR_ENB
22 8 OS1D7B 24 25 OS1D6B 23 41 OS1D6
25 9 OS1D5 27 26 OS1D4 26 42 OSID5B
28 10 OS1D4B 30 27 OS1D3B 29 43 OS1D3
31 11 OS1D2 33 28 OS1D1 32 44 OS1D2B
34 12 OS1D1B 36 29 OS1D0B 35 45 OS1D0
37 13 STROBE 39 30 LVAL 38 46 STROBEB
40 14 LVALB 42 31 not used 41 47 not used
43 15 not used 45 32 not used 44 48 not used
46 16 not used 48 33 not used 47 49 not used
49 17 not used 50 50 not used

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DB15M—Power DB15F—Control
Mating Part: Amphenol 17D-A15S
with shell 17-1657-15
Cable: 22 AWG min. shielded
Mating Part: Amphenol 17D-A15P
with shell 17-1657-15
Cable: 22 AWG min. shielded
Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 DGND 9 +5V Digital
2 +5V Digital 10 DGND
3 not used 11 not used
4 -5V Digital 12 not used
5 Not used 13 -5V Analog
6 +15V 14 AGND
7 +15V 15 +5V Analog
8AGND
1 not used 9 not used
2 not used 10 not used
3 not used 11 not used
4 EXSYNCB 12 EXSYNC
5 PRIN 13 PRINB
6 future use 14 future use
7 not used 15 not used
8 not used
2.4 Power Supplies
See section 1.3 for power requirements.
When setting up the camera’s power supplies, follow these guidelines:
•Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.
•Connect separate supplies at the source and at the camera.
•Use separate leads for better noise immunity.
The companies listed below make power supplies that meet the camera’s
requirements, but they should not be considered the only choices. Many high
quality supplies are available from other vendors. DALSA assumes no
responsibility for the use of these supplies.
•Uniforce, 408-946-3864 (CA, USA) •Power-One, 805-987-8741 (CA, USA)
•Vision 1, 406-585-7225 (MT, USA) •Tectrol Inc., 416-630-4026 (ON, CAN)
•Xantrex, 206-671-2966 (WA, USA)

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2.5 User Bus (Inputs)
The User Bus uses a DB25 connector and includes the mandatory control signal
EXSYNC and optional signal PRIN. These signals must be supplied from your
framegrabber to the camera using EIA-644 (differential) format, which requires
the use of twisted pair cable. DALSA recommends shielded cables. Maximum
cable lengths depends on environmental factors and EIA-644 limitations. See
Appendix A.
EXSYNC—Triggers Frame Readout
EXSYNC is an optional signal used to control the camera’s frame rate. When
EXSYNC is left unconnected or connected to logic LOW, the camera outputs data
at its maximum frame rate (free-run mode). When EXSYNC is toggled, its falling
edge triggers frame readout; in this mode its frequency determines the camera’s
frame rate (FVAL frequency). The delay between the falling edge of EXSYNC
and the first valid pixel varies with model and is shown on the timing diagram
(section 2.9).
Minimum EXSYNC high or low time: 100 ns.
• DB15 Pins—EXSYNC: 12; EXSYNCB: 4.
Note: Restricting EXSYNC to logic HIGH prevents frame readout.
PRIN—Controls Electronic Shuttering
PRIN is an optional signal that can shorten the effective exposure time by
resetting the pixels (draining accumulated charge) on the image sensor between
EXSYNC-triggered frame readouts. PRIN is active when connected to logic LOW;
exposure effectively begins on the rising edge of PRIN. If PRIN is unconnected or
connected to logic HIGH, the integration time is maximized; if it is connected to
logic LOW the sensor collects no image information. The PRIN pulse width must
be 6.5±1µs. During the frame transfer period, the camera ignores PRIN inputs.
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Application Tip: Combining Input Signals for
Exposure Control and “Snapshot” Operation
When used together, EXSYNC and PRIN can give very precise control over
exposure and image capture. The examples below illustrate some camera
operating options.
Figure 3 depicts the operation of the camera when EXSYNC is kept low and
PRIN high at all times. The camera operates at its maximum frame rate with the
maximum exposure time, which is defined as the time from the end of one frame
transport to the beginning of the next frame transport.
Figure 3. Free-Run Mode
frame
transport frame readout frame transport frame readout
EXSYNC
MODE
PRIN
exposure time
Figure 4 depicts the operation of the camera when the EXSYNC signal frequency
is user controlled. The frame rate is variable and depends solely on the EXSYNC
rate. Keeping PRIN high maximizes the time the sensor is exposed to light. The
exposure time is defined from the end of one frame transport to the beginning of
the next frame transport.
Figure 4. User-Controlled EXSYNC
frame
transport frame readout frame transport frame readout
EXSYNC
MODE
PRIN
exposure time

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Figure 5 shows the operation of the camera when EXSYNC and PRIN are both
user controlled. The start of the exposure time depends on the rising edge of
PRIN in combination with the falling edge of EXSYNC. The exposure time is
defined from the rising edge of PRIN to the falling edge of EXSYNC. PRIN must
be kept low for 6.5±1µs to drain all charge that was previously collected. Note
also that the camera will ignore PRIN inputs during frame readout.
Figure 5. User-Controlled EXSYNC and PRIN
frame
transport frame readout frame transport
EXSYNC
MODE
PRIN
exposure time
frame readout
For “snapshot” operation (see Figure 6), you can use a combination of EXSYNC
and PRIN to trigger image capture from external event. The CA-D6 can remain in
a wait state until it receives a combination of EXSYNC and PRIN.
During the wait state, the EXSYNC and PRIN signals must be high (meaning the
camera is continually integrating incident light). To begin the effective exposure
period, PRIN must be toggle low for 6.5±1µs and then high. After the desired
exposure (e.g. 20 ms) EXSYNC must go low, and the exposed frame is transferred
and output.
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Figure 6. Event-Triggered Image Capture
frame
transport frame readout
EXSYNC
MODE
PRIN
exposure time
Trigger event
exposure
wait state
Note that to have the camera react to an external event, your imaging system
must detect the event and then send the appropriate EXSYNC and PRIN signals
to the camera to cause it to capture images.
2.6 Data Bus
Digital Data
The CA-D6-xxxxW provides 4 channels of 8 bits of data in EIA-644 differential
format at 25 MHz.
To help clock digital data into framegrabbers, the camera outputs clocking
signals STROBE, LVAL, and FVAL.
STROBE
STROBE is a pixel clock signal for digital data. It is continuous, toggling even
when data is not valid. Digital data is valid on its rising edge with LVAL and
FVAL high.
LVAL
LVAL high with FVAL high indicates the camera is outputting a valid line of
pixels. Between valid lines within a frame, LVAL goes low for 29 inactive pixels
(0256 model) or 47 inactive pixels (0512 model).
FVAL
FVAL high indicates the camera is outputting a valid frame of data.
See section
2.3 for pinouts.
IMPORTANT:
This camera’s
data is valid on
the
rising edge
of STROBE,
unlike previous
DALSA
cameras, which
used the falling
edge.

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USR_EN—Input for Multiplexing
USR_EN is an input used during camera multiplexing. When multiple cameras
share the same data bus, their digital data outputs can be placed into tri-state by
connecting USR_EN to logic LOW. Connecting USR_EN to logic HIGH activates
a camera’s outputs. USR_EN is an optional signal; if not using USR_EN, connect
it to logic HIGH and USR_ENB to logic LOW.
2.7 TimingWhen exposed to light, the sensor collects charge. The EXSYNC control signal
(input from framegrabber) triggers the transfer and readout of the charge. The
FVAL output goes high to indicate a valid frame; the LVAL output goes high for
each of the lines that make up the frame. LVAL goes low between the lines of a
frame. The STROBE signal is a pixel clock; digital data is valid on its rising edge.
After a frame is read out, the FVAL signal goes low and the sensor collects charge
for the next frame.
Figure 7. CA-D6-xxxxW Overall Timing
LINE 1 LAST LINE
EXSYNC
LVA L
FVAL
1
2
5
36
8
7
N/4
3N/4
N/2
N
N/4+1
N/2+1
3N/4+1
1
STROBE
OS1
OS3
OS2
OS4
NOTES:
rising edge
0256 0512
Position of the first valid pixel (valid on the of STRO BE)
Dimensions of single frame 4x(260 lines of 65 pixels) 4x(516 lines of 133 pixels)
1
4 EXSYNC to first valid pixel 1564 STROBEs 7158 STROBEs
5 LVAL HIGH 65 STROBEs 133 STROBEs
6 Between lines:LVAL LOW 29 STROBEs 37 STROBEs
7 LVAL to FVAL 15 STROBEs
8 Minimum time between frames 1715 STROBEs 7461 STROBEs
15 STROBEs
EXSYNC minimum pulse width 100ns 100ns
2 EXSYNC to FVAL 1542 STROBEs 7136
3 FVA L to LVA L 22 ST RO B Es 22 S TRO BEs
↑ STROBEs
↑
↓↓
1
2
4
3
4
5
6
7
8
IMPORTANT:
This camera’s data is
valid on the
rising edge
of STROBE, unlike
previous DALSA
cameras, which used
the falling edge.

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Figure 8. CA-D6-xxxxW Detailed Timing
Symbol Description Min. Typ. Max. Unit
TLSW ↑LVAL to ↓STROBE -2 0 2 ns
TLSZW ↓LVAL to ↓STROBE -2 0 2 ns
TSETUP Data setup 18 23 28 ns
THOLD Data hold 12 17 22 ns
TPL PRIN pulse 5.5 6.5 7.5 µs
TEL EXSYNC pulse 100 ns

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2.8 Multi-Camera Operation
Camera Multiplexing
Camera multiplexing puts multiple cameras on the same data bus. All the
multiplexed cameras are spliced into the same data cable; this is possible because
the camera’s output line drivers can be tri-stated. The usual control signals can be
spliced on a single cable, but they can also be kept separate for each camera. The
cameras do not require synchronized control signals because only one camera
can be active at any one time—a camera becomes active when you supply it with
a differential USR_EN signal. Each multiplexed camera must receive its own
USR_EN signal from a separate differential pair from a EIA-644 line driver.
USR_EN in logic HIGH activates camera
output. USR_EN in logic LOW puts
outputs in tri-state. Note that toggling
the camera outputs from tri-state to
active requires a small but important
amount of setup and hold time. Be sure to take this time into account when
configuring your system.
max.39 ns max. 50 ns
USR_EN
Data

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CHAPTER 3
3.0 Optical and Mechanical
Considerations
3.1 Mechanical Interface
The camera’s electronics are housed in a rugged anodized aluminum case.
Mounting
For maximum stability and best heat sinking, DALSA recommends mounting the
camera by its front plate. There are four M4 holes and seven 4-40 UNC holes
tapped into the front plate for mounting the camera or attaching heat sinking.
Other mounting options include M4 holes on the sides of the camera (stability
increases with number of sides used) and the tripod mount (least stable).
Environment
The camera and cables should be shielded from environmental noise sources for
best operation. The camera should also be kept as cool as possible. Mounting
holes (see above) allow you to attach heat sinking.

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3.2 Optical Interface
C-mount Z-axis Imager
Die
17.5 mm
aligner
Front
plate
clamp
The CA-D6-xxxxW camera comes with a mount adapter for C-mount lenses,
which have a back focal distance of 17.5 mm. Ensure that the image circle
diameter of the lens to be used is as great as the diagonal of the imaging region of
the image sensor.
IMPORTANT: The camera’s Z-axis alignment is optimized for the adapter
provided. Do not remove the mount adapter without contacting DALSA first, or
you may misalign your lens.
Illumination
The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend
on the particular application. Factors include the nature, speed, and spectral
characteristics of objects being imaged, exposure times, light source
characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, and more.
DALSA’s current Databook provides an introduction to this potentially
complicated issue. See “4.Radiometry and Photo Responsivity” and “Camera
Sensitivities in Photometric Units”.
It is often more important to consider exposure than illumination. The total
amount of energy (which is related to the total number of photons reaching the
sensor) is more important than the rate at which it arrives. For example, 5 µJ/cm2
can be achieved by exposing 5 mW/cm2for 1 mS just the same as exposing an
intensity of 5 W/cm2for 1 µS.