Dalsa Piranha4 Series User manual

Piranha4 8K Color Cameras
P4-CC-08K03T-01-R
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions
03-032-20274-01
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Document Date: 9 July 2019
Document Number: 03-032-20274-01
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and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing wafer foundry
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Teledyne DALSA Digital Imaging offers the widest range of machine vision components in
the world. From industry-leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated
cameras, frame grabbers, vision processors and software to easy-to-use vision appliances
and custom vision modules.
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Contents
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS 6
Precautions 6
Electrostatic discharge and the CMOS sensor 6
THE PIRANHA4 COLOR CAMERA 7
CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS 7
Key Features 7
Programmability 7
Applications 7
CAMERA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS 8
CAMERA CHARACTERIZATION 9
Certifications 10
Flash Memory Size 10
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS 10
GenICam™ 10
SENSOR RESPONSIVITY AND QE 10
Spectral Responsivity 10
Spectral Responsivity 11
Quantum Efficiency 11
SPATIAL CORRECTION 12
Parallax correction 14
Camera direction 15
MECHANICALS 16
Filters 17
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SETUP 18
Recommended system requirements 18
SETUP STEPS:OVERVIEW 18
1. Install and configure frame grabber and software 18
2. Connect Camera Link and power cables 18
3. Establish communicating with the camera 18
4. Operate the camera 18
STEP 1. INSTALL AND CONFIGURE THE FRAME GRABBER AND SOFTWARE 19
Install frame grabber 19
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI 19
STEP 2. CONNECT DATA,TRIGGER,AND POWER CABLES 19
INPUT /OUTPUT CONNECTORS AND LED 19
Data connector: Camera Link 20
Camera link bit definitions 20
Camera Link cable quality and length 21
Input signals, Camera Link 21
Output signals, Camera Link clocking signals 21
Power connector 22
LEDs 22
STEP 3. ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION WITH THE CAMERA 23
Power on the camera 23
Connect to the frame grabber 23
Connect to the camera 23
Check LED status 23
Software interface 23
USING SAPERA CAMEXPERT 24

CamExpert panes 25
CAMERA OPERATION 28
FACTORY SETTINGS 28
CHECK CAMERA AND SENSOR INFORMATION 28
VERIFY TEMPERATURE 29
SAVING AND RESTORING CAMERA SETTINGS 29
CAMERA LINK CONFIGURATION 31
TRIGGER MODES 32
EXPOSURE CONTROLS 32
EXPOSURE MODES IN DETAIL 33
SET LINE RATE 35
SET EXPOSURE TIME 36
CONTROL GAIN AND BLACK LEVEL 36
SET IMAGE SIZE 37
SET BAUD RATE 37
PIXEL FORMAT 38
BINNING 38
CAMERA DIRECTION CONTROL 38
PIXEL READOUT DIRECTION (MIRRORING MODE) 38
RESETTING THE CAMERA 39
CALIBRATING THE CAMERA 39
Calibration 40
APPENDIX A: GENICAM COMMANDS 43
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY 43
Camera information feature descriptions 44
Camera configuration selection dialog 47
Camera power-up configuration 47
User set configuration management 47
CAMERA CONTROL CATEGORY 48
Camera control feature descriptions 48
Digital I/O control feature descriptions 52
FLAT FIELD CATEGORY 54
Flat field control feature description 54
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROL CATEGORY 56
Image format control feature description 57
TRANSPORT LAYER CONTROL CATEGORY 58
Transport Layer feature descriptions 59
SERIAL PORT CONTROL CATEGORY 60
Serial Port control feature descriptions 60
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY 61
File Access Control feature descriptions 62
File Access via the CamExpert tool 63
Download a list of camera parameters 64
APPENDIX B: ASCII COMMANDS 66
Port configuration 67
Commands 68

APPENDIX C: QUICK SETUP AND IMAGE ACQUISITION 78
APPENDIX D: THE SENSOR WINDOW 81
Cleaning and protecting against dust, oil, and scratches 81
Cleaning the sensor window 82
APPENDIX E. COLOR DECA AND FULL MODE ACQUISITION 83
OVERVIEW 83
Supported Sapera LT 83
PROGRAMMING DECA MODE 83
PROGRAMMING FULL MODE 86
APPENDIX F: CAMERA, FRAME GRABBER COMMUNICATION 88
Setting up communication between the camera and the frame grabber 88
APPENDIX G: ERROR AND WARNING MESSAGES 90
Hardware status under “Camera Information” 90
GenCP error code 90
EC & FCC DECLARATION 92
STANDARD CONFORMITY 92
CE CONFORMITY 92
FCC CONFORMITY 92
ROHS CONFORMITY 92
REVISION HISTORY 93
INDEX 94

System Precautions
Precautions
Read these precautions and this manual carefully before using the camera.
Confirm that the camera’s packaging is undamaged before opening it. If the packaging is
damaged, please contact the relevant 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 +60 °C during operation.
Do not operate the camera near 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.
Though this camera supports hot plugging, it is recommended that you 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.

The Piranha4 Color Camera
Camera Highlights
Based on Teledyne e2V’s unique CMOS color line scan sensor architecture, the Piranha4™
8k trilinear color cameras provide outstanding signal-to-noise performance for high speed
imaging.
The Piranha4 8k model has 8k resolution with a 7.5 µm x 7.5 µm pixel size for optimized
optical design. The cameras deliver a maximum line rate of 33 kHz.
Precise sensor alignment simplifies multiple camera calibration at the system level.
GenICam™ or ASCII command-compliant interfaces make the camera easier to setup,
control, and integrate. Programmable features include exposure control, flat field correction,
and gain settings. The Piranha4 camera is ideal for the inspection of printing, printed circuit
board, solar cell, film, and large format webs.
Key Features
CMOS trilinear color line scan sensor
8k pixel resolution
3 x 8192 RGB 7.5 µm x 7.5 µm pixels
Line rates up to 33 kHz x 3
24-bits RGB
Programmability
Camera Link interface
GenICam or ASCII command-compliant interfaces
Scan direction
Flat-field correction
Parallax correction
Spatial correction
White balance
Color correction matrix
Applications
Print and paper inspection
PCB inspection
Raw material surface inspection
Parcel and postal sorting
High resolution document scanning
Industrial Inspection

Camera Models
The camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 1: Camera Models Overview
Model Number
Description
P4-CC-08K03T-01-R
8k resolution, 33 kHz line rate, 7.5 µm x 7.5 µm pixel size, trilinear RGB
Table 2: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Camera firmware
Embedded within camera
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file)
Embedded within camera
Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI application and GenICam for
Camera Link imaging driver
Version 7.2 or later
Table 3: Frame Grabbers
Brand
Model
Teledyne DALSA
Xtium CL MX4
Other compatible frame grabbers may be available from third-party vendors.
Camera Performance Specifications
Table 4: Camera Performance Specifications
Characteristics
Typical Value
Unit
Sensor Characteristics at Maximum Pixel Rate
Resolution
8192 x 3
RGB Pixels
Pixel size (square)
7.5 x 7.5
µm
Line rate, maximum
33 x 3
kHz
Radiometric Performance at Maximum Pixel Rate and Minimum Camera Gain
Bit depth
3 x 8
Bits
Response non linearity
< 1
%
PRNU HF Max
0.5
%
Dynamic range
56
dB
Peak Response (All Modes)
Blue (Peak at 460 nm)
7
DN 8-bits/(nJ/cm²)
Green (Peak at 540 nm)
9.5
DN 8-bits/(nJ/cm²)
Red (Peak at 640 nm)
12
DN 8-bits/(nJ/cm²)
Test conditions:
All values are given at Nominal Gain (0 dB) : Preamp Gain x1, Amp Gain 0 dB
Figures in DN are for a 8-bits format
Measured at exposure time = 200 µs and line period = 200 µs in Ext Trig Mode (Max Exposure Time)
Maximum data rate

Camera Characterization
Unit
Typ.
Max
Dark Noise RMS
LSB10bits
1.68
2.5
Dynamic Range
dB
55
-
RMS Noise (3/4 Sat)
LSB10bits
2.27
4
Full Well Capacity
e- (per color)
13650
-
SNR (3/4 Sat)
dB
41
-
Peak Response
DN 8-bits/(nJ/cm²)
12 (R), 9.5 (G), 7 (B)
-
Non Linearity
%
0,3
1
Without Flat Field Correction
FPN rms
DN10bits
0.9
2
FPN pk-pk
DN10bits
5
10
PRNU hf (3/4 Sat)
%
0.1
1
PRNU pk-pk (3/4 Sat)
%
0.7
4
Environmental Specifications
Storage temperature range
-20 °C to +80 °C
Humidity (storage and operation)
15% to 85% relative, non-condensing
MTBF (mean time between failures)
>100,000 hours, typical field operation
Functionality (Programmable via GenICam Control Interface)
Analog Gain
Up to 12 (x1 to x4)
dB
Offset (Black Level)
-256 to +256
DN 8-bits
Trigger Mode
Internal and External Triggered (Timed or Full Exposure)
Mechanical and Electrical Interface
Size (w x h x l)
80 x 80 x 40.1
mm
Weight
295
g
Lens Mounts
M72 x 0.75 embedded in the Front Face
-
Sensor alignment
±150 (X/Y) ±100 (Z)
µm
Sensor flatness
< 50
µm
Power supply
+12 to +24
V
Power dissipation
< 6.5
W
General Features
Operating temperature (front face)
0 to 60
°C
Storage temperature
-40 to 70
°C

Certifications
Table 5: Camera Certification & Compliance
Compliance
Refer to the section EC & FCC Declaration.
Flash Memory Size
Table 6: Camera Flash Memory Specifications
Flash Memory Size
32 MBytes
Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
The camera is GenICam compliant and implements a superset of the GenICam Standard
Features Naming Convention specification V1.5.
This description takes the form of an XML device description file using the syntax defined by
the GenApi module of the GenICam specification. The camera uses the GenICam Generic
Control Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate over the Camera Link HS command lane.
For more information see www.genicam.org.
Sensor Responsivity and QE
Spectral Responsivity
The responsivity graph illustrates the sensor’s response to different wavelengths of light
(excluding lens and light source characteristics).
Note: The responsivity of a color camera will measure approximately 1/6th that of a similar
monochrome camera model as a result of the effect the color filter has on the sensor and
also due to the color camera not incorporating TDI Mode.

Spectral Responsivity
Figure 1: Trilinear Spectral Responsivity
Quantum Efficiency
Figure 2: Trilinear Quantum Efficiency
0
200000
400000
600000
800000
1000000
1200000
350 450 550 650 750 850 950
Responsivity [e/(uJ/cm2)]
wavelength [nm]
Responsivity
row 27 row 28 row 29
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
350 450 550 650 750 850 950
FFQE [%]
wavelength [nm]
Total Quantum Efficiency
row 27 row 28 row 29

Spatial Correction
The 8k pixel array consists of 8,192 x 3, 7.5 µm x 7.5 µm high-performance pinned
photodiode pixels. The distance center-to-center between 2 neighbor color rows is 15 µm.
Figure 3: Sensor Row Spacing Diagram
The three rows of pixels are separated by one line of spacing and this line spacing is equal
to 1x the sensor pixel size.
The sensor of the P4-CC-08K03T-01-R works in a global shutter mode: the scene is sampled
at the same time by the three lines of pixels (the red, blue and green components). In order
to get the same zone of the scene sampled in green, then blue, then red, the distance
covered by the scene between 2 samples must be tuned.
The camera offers 4 possibilities:
The scene shifts of 0.5 pixel between 2 exposures
The scene shifts of 1.0 pixel between 2 exposures
The scene shifts of 1.5 pixel between 2 exposures
The scene shifts of 2.0 pixel between 2 exposures
Line shift can also be disabled.
However, this is only correct when the object pixel size is square; i.e., the distance moved
by the object for one EXSYNC period is equal to the width of the object pixel. In some
applications it may not be possible to achieve a ‘square’ object pixel as fine adjustment of
the lens magnification and/or the distance moved for each EXSYNC period is not possible.
This scenario may be especially apparent when trying to integrate the camera into an
existing system.
When it is not possible to generate a square object pixel, color artefacts will occur in the
scan direction and is particularly noticeable at sharp edge transitions. The size of the edge
artefact is proportional to how far the pixel is from square. To correct for this, the camera
has a feature, Line Spatial Correction, which allows fine adjustment of the compensation
mechanism the camera uses to correct for the line spacing.
The following examples of image artefacts show black to white image transitions and the
associated corrected image after applying a specific Line Spatial Correction setting.

Example 1. Target speed adjusted for square pixels
Example 2. Target running slower than example 1, same EXSYNC (trigger) frequency
Example 3. Target running faster than example 1, same EXSYNC (trigger) frequency

Parallax correction
When the camera it is not perpendicular to the object surface the camera will exhibit color
alignment artifacts. The parallax distortion increases when imaging at steep angles relative
to the cameras imaging plain. This is an optical effect caused by the line spacing of the
three individual colors. This spacing results in a different magnification for each line at high
angles. As shown in the figure below, there is color distortion at the extremes ends of the
image but at the center of the image the color distortion does not show up.
Figure 4: Image with Horizontal Color Alignment Issues
Using the camera’s Parallax Correction feature, the optical magnification for each line is
adjusted such that colors can be lined up at the extreme ends of the image without affecting
the center. Activate the feature Image Distortion Correction Mode
(imageDistortionCorrectionMode = Active). By tuning the feature Image Distortion
Correction Pixel Stretch (imageDistortionParallaxCorrectionPixelStretch), the user can adjust
the parallax correction of the image. The value entered here must be between -4 and 4
(pixels) by step of 0.1 (pixel).
Figure 5: CamExpert Parallax Correction Controls
Figure 6: Corrected Image
The figure above is the same image corrected using the parallax correction.

Camera direction
Selectable camera direction accommodates an object direction change on a web and allows
you to mount the camera “upside down”.
Note: The example here assumes the use of a lens (which inverts the image).
Figure 7: Object Movement and Camera Direction Example, with a Lens

Mechanicals
Figure 8: Camera Mechanicals

Filters
CMOS cameras are responsive to infrared (IR) wavelengths of light. Infrared light can be
problematic with halogen light sources but is not an issue with white LED sources. When
infrared light is present with this camera color fidelity is reduced. To prevent infrared from
distorting the images you scan, use an IR cut off filter such as a BG-38 on the lens.

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Software and Hardware Setup
Recommended system requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are
recommended:
High bandwidth frame grabber, e.g. Xcelera-CL PX8 Full Camera Link frame grabber
(Part # OR-X8CO-XPF00): www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/fg/OR-X8C0-
XPF00/.
Operating systems: Windows XP / Vista / 7, 32 / 64-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
We recommend the Xcelera-CL PX8 Full frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on
the teledynedalsa.com site here. If your host computer does not have a PX8 full Camera
Link frame grabber then you will need to install one. Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
A GenCP (Generic Control Protocol) compliant XML device description file is embedded
within the camera firmware allowing GenCP-compliant applications to know the camera’s
capabilities immediately after connection. Installing SaperaLT gives you access to the
CamExpert GUI, a tool that supports GenCP-compliant devices.
2. Connect Camera Link and power cables
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 power supply.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
Start the GUI and establish communication with the camera.
ASCII Commands
As an alternative to the CamExpert (or equivalent) GUI, you can communicate with this
camera using ASCII-based commands. A complete list of the commands can be found here,
Appendix B: ASCII Commands.
4. 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
Install a Full configuration Camera Link frame grabber according to the manufacturer’s
description.
We recommend the Xtium CL MX4 frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the
teledynedalsa.com site here.
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI
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 cameras’ capabilities
immediately after connection.
Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power 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.
Input / Output Connectors and LED
Figure 9: Camera I / O Connectors
Power Connector
12-24V
LED status
2x CameraLink
HDR connectors

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Data connector: Camera Link
The camera uses two Camera Link SDR26 cables transmitting the Camera Link Base,
Medium, Full, or Deca configuration. The figure below shows the SDR26 Camera Link
Connector and the tables that follow list the Camera Link configurations.
For detailed information on Camera Link please refer to the Camera Link Road Map available
from the Knowledge Center on the Teledyne DALSA Web site.
Figure 10. SDR26 Camera Link Connector
Data 2
Control / Data 1
Camera
Connector
Right Angle
Frame Grabber
Connector
Channel Link
Signal
Camera
Connector
Right Angle
Frame Grabber
Connector
Channel Link
Signal
1
1
inner shield
1
1
inner shield
14
14
inner shield
14
14
inner shield
2
25
Y0-
2
25
X0-
15
12
Y0+
15
12
X0+
3
24
Y1-
3
24
X1-
16
11
Y1+
16
11
X1+
4
23
Y2-
4
23
X2-
17
10
Y2+
17
10
X2+
5
22
Yclk-
5
22
Xclk-
18
9
Yclk+
18
9
Xclk+
6
21
Y3-
6
21
X3-
19
8
Y3+
19
8
X3+
7
20
100 ohm
7
20
SerTC+
20
7
terminated
20
7
SerTC-
8
19
Z0-
8
19
SerTFG-
21
6
Z0+
21
6
SerTFG+
9
18
Z1-
9
18
CC1-
22
5
Z1+
22
5
CC1+
10
17
Z2-
10
17
CC2+
23
4
Z2+
23
4
CC2-
11
16
Zclk-
11
16
CC3-
24
3
Zclk+
24
3
CC3+
12
15
Z3-
12
15
CC4+
25
2
Z3+
25
2
CC4-
13
13
inner shield
13
13
inner shield
26
26
inner shield
26
26
inner shield
Note:* Exterior Overshield is connected to the shells of the connectors on both ends. Unused pairs should be terminated in 100
ohms at both ends of the cable. Inner shield is connected to signal ground inside camera
Camera link bit definitions
Signal
Configuration
Remark
CC1
EXSYNC
Keep this signal in low status when idle. The exposure time must not be
greater than the camera’s allowance—3,000 µs.
CC2
Spare
CC3
Direction
CC4
Spare