Dalsa Spyder3 S3-14-01k40-00-R User manual

Spyder3
Monochrome Camera User’s Manual
S3-14-01k40-00-R
S3-14-02k40-00-R
S3-24-01k40-00-R
S3-24-02k40-00-R
S3-24-04k40-00-R
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Industry Standards
Teledyne DALSA and this model of the Spyder3 camera support the Camera Link™ com mu nications interface for vision
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communication between digital cameras and frame grabbers.
Detailed information on Camera Link is available in the Teledyne DALSA Camera Link Implementation Road Map documentation,
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Contents
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS AND CLEANING .................................................................................................................................. 5
THE SPYDER3 S3-14 AND S3-24 CAMERAS ............................................................................................................................. 7
CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
CAMERA PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
CERTIFICATIONS....................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
RESPONSIVITY......................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
DERATING CURVES................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
MECHANICALS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
IMAGE SENSOR.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SETUP .........................................................................................................................................................................................17
SETUP STEPS:OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
STEP 1. INSTALL AND CONFIGURE THE FRAME GRABBER AND GRAPHICS CARD.................................................................................................................................18
STEP 2. CONNECT POWER AND CAMERA LINK CABLES.................................................................................................................................................................18
INPUT SIGNALS,CAMERA LINK................................................................................................................................................................................................22
CAMERA LINK VIDEO TIMING ..................................................................................................................................................................................................23
STEP 3. ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION WITH THE CAMERA ............................................................................................................................................................26
USING CAMERA LINK WITH SPYDER3CAMERAS .........................................................................................................................................................................27
CAMERA OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
FACTORY SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................29
RETURNING CAMERA SETTINGS...............................................................................................................................................................................................29
SAVING AND RESTORING SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................................................................................32
CAMERA OUTPUT FORMAT......................................................................................................................................................................................................33
EXPOSURE MODE,LINE RATE AND EXPOSURE TIME....................................................................................................................................................................39
EXPOSURE MODES IN DETAIL..................................................................................................................................................................................................40
SENSOR OUTPUT FORMAT......................................................................................................................................................................................................44
DATA PROCESSING................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
ANALOG AND DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING CHAIN....................................................................................................................................................................48
RETURNING CALIBRATION RESULTS AND ERRORS ......................................................................................................................................................................59
END-OF-LINE SEQUENCE........................................................................................................................................................................................................60
SETTING THRESHOLDS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................61
LOOK-UP TABLES.................................................................................................................................................................................................................62
SAVING AND RESTORING PRNU AND FPN COEFFICIENTS...........................................................................................................................................................63
DIAGNOSTICS.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................65
RETURNING VIDEO INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................................................................67
RETURNING AVERAGED LINES OF VIDEO...................................................................................................................................................................................68
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT................................................................................................................................................................................................68
VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT .......................................................................................................................................................................................................69
CAMERA FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT .......................................................................................................................................................................................69
ASCII COMMANDS:REFERENCE ..............................................................................................................................................................................................70
ERROR HANDLING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................75
APPENDIX A.......................................................................................................................................................................... 77
CLEARING DARK CURRENT .....................................................................................................................................................................................................77
APPENDIX B.......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
CAMERA LINK REFERENCE,TIMING,AND CONFIGURATION TABLE.................................................................................................................................................85
CAMERA LINK BIT DEFINITIONS...............................................................................................................................................................................................86

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CAMERA LINK CONFIGURATION TABLES....................................................................................................................................................................................87
APPENDIX C.......................................................................................................................................................................... 91
EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................................................................................................................91
REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................... 92
INDEX.................................................................................................................................................................................... 93

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System Precautions and
Cleaning
Precautions
Read these precautions and this manual carefully before using the camera.
Confirm that the cam era’s packaging is und am aged before opening it. If the packaging is damaged please
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 65 °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 sen sor 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, with
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 window
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
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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.
Cleaning the Sensor Window
Recommended Equipment
Glass cleaning station with microscope within clean room.
3M ionized air gun 980 (http:/ / solutions.3mcanada.ca/ wps/ portal/ 3M/ en_CA/ WW2/ Country/ )
Ionized air flood system, foot operated.
Swab (HUBY-340CA-003) (http:/ / www.cleancross.net/ modules/ xfsection/ article.php?articleid=24)
Single drop bottle (FD-2-ESD)
E2 (Eclipse optic cleaning system (www.photosol.com)
Procedure
Use localized ionized air flow on to the glass during sensor cleaning.
Blow off mobile contamination using an ionized air gun.
Place the sensor under the microscope at a magnification of 5x to determine the location of any
remaining contamination.
Clean the contamination on the sensor using one drop of E2 on a swab.
Wipe the swab from left to right (or right to left but only in one direction). Do this in an overlapping
pattern, turning the swab after the first wipe and with each subsequent wipe. Avoid swiping back
and forth with the same swab in order to ensure that particles are removed and not simply
transferred to a new location on the sensor window. This procedure requires you to use multiple
swabs.
Discard the swab after both sides of the swab have been used once.
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The Spyder3 S3-14 and S3-24
Cameras
Camera Highlights
The Spyder3 CL surpasses its predecessor, the Spyder2, with 3x more responsivity and 2x the speed. At
its core is dual line scan technology that achieves unprecedented responsivity and throughput rates of 80
megapixels per second, without impacting noise.
The Spyder3 CL features the Camera Link™serial interface and is fully programmable, offering precise
control over key performance variables such as gain and offset and improved ease of use and setup.
The temperature range performance of the SC-14 and SC-24 models has increased from an operating
temperature of 0 °C to 50 °C to an operating temperature of 0 °C to 65 °C.
Features and Programmability
Broadband responsivity up to 408 ±16 DN(nJ/ cm2) @10 dB gain, 8 bit
1024, 2048, or 4096 pixels, 14 µm x 14 µm (1k and 2k) and 10 µm x 10 µm (4k) pixel pitch, 100% fill
factor
Up to 68 kHz line rates
Dynamic range up to 1400:1
Data transmission exceeding 10 meters
±50 µm x, y sensor alignment
Base Camera Link configuration (8 or 12 bit data on 1 or 2 taps depending on camera model)
Serial interface (ASCII, 9600 baud, adjustable to 19200, 57600, 115200), through Camera Link.
Mirroring and forward/ reverse control.
Programmable gain, offset, exposure time and line rate, trigger mode, test pattern output, and
camera diagnostics.
Tall pixel, high sensitivity, or low sensitivity mode available.
Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor FPN and PRNU.
Applications
FPD inspection
Pick and place
Container inspection
Wood / tile / steel inspection
100% print inspection (lottery tickets, stamps, bank notes, paychecks)
Postal sorting
Glass bottle inspection
Industrial metrology
Food inspection
Web inspection
Models

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The Spyder3 CL camera is available in these models.
Table 1: Spyder3 CL Camera Models Overview
Model Number
Description
S3-24-01K40-00-R
1k resolution, 2 sensor taps. Base Camera Link configuration.
S3-24-02K40-00-R
2k resolution, 2 sensor taps. Base Camera Link configuration.
S3-14-01K40-00-R
1k resolution, 1 sensor tap. Base Camera Link configuration.
S3-14-02K40-00-R
2k resolution, 1 sensor tap. Base Camera Link configuration.
S3-24-04k40-00-R
4k resolution, 2 sensor taps. Base Camera Link configuration.
Camera Performance Specifications
Table 2: Camera Performance Specifications
Feature / Specification
1k
2k
4k
Imager Format
dual line scan
Resolution
1024 pixels
2048 pixels
4096 pixels
Pixel Fill Factor
100 %
Pixel Size
14 µm x 14 µm
10 µm x 10 µm
Sensitivity Mode
High, low, or tall pixel
Antiblooming
100 x
Gain Range
± 10 dB
Speed
1k
2k
4k
Data Rate
40 mp / s and 80 mp / s
80 mp / s
Maximum Line
Rate
2 tap model
68 kHz (80 MHz)
36 kHz (80 MHz)
18.5 kHz
1 tap model
36 kHz (40 MHz)
18.5 kHz (40 MHz)
NA
Optical Interface
1k and 2k
4k
Lens Mount
M42 x 1, C and F*
M58 x 0.75, F*
Focal Length
6.56 mm ± 0.25
Sensor Alignment
x ± 50 µm
y ± 50 µm
z ± 0.25 mm
z ± 0.2 º
Mechanical Interface
1k and 2k
4k
Camera Size
72 mm (h) x 60 mm (l) x 60 mm (w)
60 mm (h) x 72 mm (l) x 60 mm (w)
Mass
< 300 g
Connectors
6 pin male Hirose power
MDR26 female data connector
Electrical Interface
1k and 2k
4k
Input Voltage
+ 12 to +15 Volts DC
Power Dissipation
< 5 W (1k and 2k)
< 7 W (4k)

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Operating Temperature
0 ºC to 65 ºC
Bit Width
8 or 12 bits user selectable
Output Data Configuration
Base Camera Link
*Lens mount adapters are available. Contact Teledyne DALSA Sales for more information.
Table 3: Camera Operating Specifications
Specifications
Unit
-10dB
0dB
+10dB
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Broadband
responsivity
DN /
(nJ/cm²)
1k and 2k Dual line
652.8
2064
6528
1k and 2k Single line
326.4
992
3264
4k Dual line
431
1363
4310
4k Single line
216
682
2155
Random noise rms
DN
3
6.5
9.2
20.5
30
65
Dynamic range
DN : DN
1k and 2k Dual line
500:1
1400:1
203:1
324:1
59:1
108:1
1k and 2k Single line
500:1
1400:1
203:1
324:1
59:1
108:1
4k Dual and Single
1225:1
387:1
122.3:1
FPN global
DN p-p
Uncorrected
52.8
169.6
536
Corrected
32
32
64
PRNU ECD
Uncorrected local
%
8.5
8.5
11.5
Uncorrected global
%
10
10
10
Corrected local
DN p-p
80
80
95
Corrected global
DN p-p
80
80
95
PRNU ECE
Uncorrected local
%
8.5
12
37
Uncorrected global
%
10
12
37
Corrected local
DN p-p
80
237
752
Corrected global
DN p-p
80
208
752
SEE (calculated)
nJ / cm²
Dual line
6.35
1.92
0.61
Single line
12.2
4.0
1.2
NEE (calculated)
pJ / cm²
Dual line
4.6
4.5
4.6
Single line
9.2
9.3
9.2
Saturation output
amplitude
DN
3968
±80
DC offset
DN
96
160
336

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Test conditions unless otherwise noted
12-bit values, Flat Field Correction (FFC) enabled.
CCD Pixel Rate: 40 megapixels/ second per sensor tap.
Line Rate: 5000 Hz.
Nominal Gain setting unless otherwise specified.
Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 750 nm high pass filter installed.
Ambient test temperature 25 °C.
Unless specified, all values are referenced at 12 bit.
Exposure mode disabled.
Unless specified, dual line mode.
Notes
1. PRNU measured at 50% SAT.
Certifications
Table 4: EMC Compliance Standards
Compliance
The CE Mark, FCC Part 15, and Industry Canada ICES-003 Evaluation of the DALSA Spyder3 CL S3-14and S3-24
cameras meet the following requirements:
CISPR 22, EN 55022 and EN 61326 Class A Emissions Requirements, EN 55024, and EN 61326 Immunity to
Disturbances
Responsivity
Spectral Responsivity. Nominal Gain
0
250
500
750
1000
1250
1500
1750
2000
2250
2500
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Wavelength (nm)
Responsivity {DN/(nJ/cm²)}
High Sensitivity Mode
Low Sensitivity Mode

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Figure 1: Spyder3 CL 1k and 2k Responsivity
Figure 2: Spyder3 CL 4k Responsivity
Spectral Responsivity. Nominal Gain
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Wavelength (nm)
Responsivity {DN/(uJ/cm²)}
High Sensitivity Responsivity
Low Sensitivity Responsivity

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Derating Curves
Figure 3: 1k and 2k Derating Curves

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Figure 4: 4k Derating Curves
4K model: Change in DC Offset vs Temperature
(12bit, Integration Time 200us)
0.000
20.000
40.000
60.000
80.000
100.000
120.000
140.000
160.000
180.000
200.000
0C 10C 20C 30C 40C 50C 60C
Temperature (Celsius)
DN
+10dB HSM
+10dB LSM
-10dB LSM
4K model: Change in Noise vs. Temperature
(12bit, 0dB Gain, Integration time 100us)
7.400
7.600
7.800
8.000
8.200
8.400
8.600
8.800
9.000
9.200
9.400
0C 10C 20C 30C 40C 50C 60C
Temperature (Celcius)
DN(rms)
HSM
LSM
4K model: Change in FPN vs. Temperature
(12bit, 0dB Gain, Integration Time 100us )
0.000
5.000
10.000
15.000
20.000
25.000
30.000
0C 10C 20C 30C 40C 50C 60C
Temperature
DN
HSM
LSM
4K model: Change in PRNU vs. Temperature
(12bit, 0dB, Integration Time 100us)
0.000
10.000
20.000
30.000
40.000
50.000
60.000
70.000
80.000
0C 10C 20C 30C 40C 50C 60C
Temperature
DN
LSM
HSM
Changes in DC offset with Integration Time
(12bit, 0dB, HSM, 4K model)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
3.3 2.0 1.0 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1
Integration Time (ms)
DN

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Mechanicals
Figure 5: 1k and 2k Mechanical Dimensions
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
A A
B B
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1. UNITS: MM
2. DRAWING PER
ASME Y14.5M-1994
3. TOLERANCES:
LINEAR ±0.15
ANGLES ±0.5`
SURFACE FINISH
AUTHOR
APPROVED BY
APPLICATION/PROJECT
TITLE
DWG NO.
PART NO.
REV
SIZE
SCALE
VALID WHEN PRINTED ON SIZE PAPER
OF
PROPRIETARY
THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS ARE PROPRIETARY TO DALSA INC.. THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT
BE DUPLICATED, OR ITS CONTENT USED OR DISCLOSED (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM DALSA INC.
3.2
DATE
SHEET
APPROVALS
A.DODDS
SPYDER 3 CL
OCT 12/2010
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NTS
605 McMurray Road
Waterloo, ON
CANADA, N2V 2E9
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.dalsa.com
DALSA
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
SPYDER 3 CL 1K - 2K CAMERA ASSEMBLY
B
1
1
B
03-129-20006-00
REV DESCRIPTION DATE DWN. BY
57
B
0.2
46 B0.2
6
B
0.2
38 B0.2
6.56 B0.25
IMAGE AREA
[OPTICAL DISTANCE]
M42x1 Z4.5
30 B0.05
CENTER OF
IMAGE AREA
36 B0.05
CENTER OF
IMAGE AREA
M4x0.7 Z6
MAX TORQUE 25 IN-LB
(56)
(60)
72
B
0.2
60 B0.2
6B0.2
(30)
(34)
M4x0.7 Z6
(BOTH SIDES)
MAX TORQUE 25 IN-LB
M4x0.7 Z6
(BOTH SIDES)
MAX TORQUE 25 IN-LB
38
B
0.2
00 INITIAL RELEASE OCT 22/2010 AJD
(12)
(19)
Ivan Bruulsema
Digitally signed by Ivan Bruulsema
DN: cn=Ivan Bruulsema, o=DALSA, ou=Mech
Eng, [email protected], c=CA
Date: 2011.02.02 13:36:41 -05'00'

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Figure 6: 4k Mechanical Dimensions
DALSA
36 B0.05
CENTER OF
IMAGE AREA
30 B0.05
CENTER OF
IMAGE AREA
60
B
0.2
72 B0.2
57 B0.2
46
B
0.2
38
B
0.2
6B0.2
38 B0.2
6
B
0.2
(19)
(34)
(30)
(48)(56)
(60)
6.56 B0.25
IMAGE AREA
[OPTICAL DISTANCE]
M4x0.7 Z6
(BOTH SIDES)
MAX TORQUE 25 IN-LB
M58x0.75 Z4.5
M4x0.7 Z6
MAX TORQUE 25 IN-LB
M4x0.7 Z6
(BOTH SIDES)
MAX TORQUE 25 IN-LB

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Mounting
Heat generated by the camera must be allowed to move away from the camera. Mount the camera on the
front plate (using the provided mounting holes) with maximum contact to the area for best heat
dissipation.
Figure 7: Spyder3 Mounting Example
Image Sensor
The camera uses Teledyne DALSA’s dual line scan sensor. The camera can be configured to read out in
either high or low sensitivity mode, tall pixel mode, and either forward or reverse shift direction.
Figure 8: 2 Tap Sensor Block Diagram
Tap 2Tap 1
CCD Readout Shift Register
CCD Readout Shift Register
N
Pixels
N
Pixels
N
=1024, 2048, 4096
Pixel 1, 1
Figure 9: 1 Tap Sensor Block Diagram (1k and 2k only)
Tap 1
CCDReadout Shift Register
CCDReadout Shift Register
N
Pixels (14µmx 14µm)
N Pixels (14µm x 14µm)
N=1024, 2048
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Software and Hardware Setup
Host System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
Base Camera Link frame grabber.
Operating system: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for
all) are supported.
Setup Steps: Overview
Take the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly below
and in more detail in the following sections.
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber
If your host computer does not have a Base Camera Link frame grabber, or equivalent, then you need to
install one.
2. Connect Power, and Camera Link I/O Cables
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +15 VDC power supply.
If using the external signals connect the external control cable to the camera.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
The quickest and easiest way to communicate with the camera is through the u se of a terminal program
(e.g., Microsoft HyperTerminal is a widely available application).
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern
Ensure that the camera is operating properly by checking the LED, the current settings, and by acquiring
a test pattern.
5. Operate the Camera
At this point you will be ready to operate the camera in order to acquire and retrieve images, set camera
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Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber
and graphics card
Install Frame Grabber
Install a Base Camera Link frame grabber according to the manu factu rer’s d escription.
A list of frame grabbers recommended by Teledyne DALSA and supporting the Spyder3 cameras is
available on the Teledyne DALSA Web site here:
www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ products/ framegrabbers.aspx
Install Graphics Card
Determine the graphics card that supports your selected frame grabber and follow the m anufacturer’s
installation instructions.
Step 2. Connect Power and Camera Link Cables
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Please discharge any static electrical
charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before performing
any hardware installation.
The use of cable types and lengths other than those specified may result in increased emission or
decreased immunity and performance of the camera.
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Figure 10: Hirose 6-pin Circular Male—Power Connector
Power Connector
WARNING:It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera.
Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Input voltage requirement: +12 V to +15 V DC.
The camera requires a single 6-pin Hirose connector with a single voltage input +12 VDC to
+15 VDC for power. The camera meets all performance specifications using standard switching power
supplies, although well-regulated linear supplies provide optimum performance.
Hirose6-pinCircularMale
5
4
6
2
3
1
MatingPart:HIROSE
HR10A-7P-6S
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.
Table 5: Hirose Pin Description
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
Min +12 to Max +15 VDC
4
GND
2
Min +12 to Max +15 VDC
5
GND
3
Min +12 to Max +15 VDC
6
GND
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Status LED
The camera is equipped with a red / green LED used to display the status of the camera's operation. The
table below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states.
When more than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority. Error
and warning states are accompanied by corresponding messages that further describe the current camera
status.
Table 6: Diagnostic LED
Priority
Color of Status LED
Meaning
1
Flashing Red
Fatal Error. For example, camera temperature is too high and camera
thermal shutdown has occurred.
2
Solid Red
Loss of functionality.
3
Flashing Green
Camera initialization or executing a long command (e.g., flat field
correction commands ccp or ccf).
4
Solid Green
Camera is operational and functioning correctly.
Returning the LED Status
Use the gsl command to retu rn the status of the camera’s LED.
Camera Link Command
Parameter
Description
Notes
gsl
The camera returns one of the following values:
1= red (loss of functionality)
2= green (camera is operating correctly)
5= flashing green (camera is performing a function)
6= flashing red (fatal error)