Dalsa Rad-icon 1520 User manual

Teledyne DALSA
Rad-icon 1520
Detector User Manual
GigE models
May 2, 2019
www.TeledyneDALSA.com

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About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne DALSA is an international high performance semiconductor and electronics company that
designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to
providing semiconductor products and services. Teledyne DALSA’s core competencies are in specialized
integrated circuit and electronics technology, software, and highly engineered semiconductor wafer
processing. Products and services include image sensor components; electronic digital cameras; X-ray
detectors; vision processors; image processing software; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use
in MEMS, high-voltage semiconductors, image sensors and mixed-signal CMOS circuits.
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact the global Teledyne DALSA sales office for ordering, to obtain
more detailed information or in case you encounter any problem operating the detector:
Teledyne DALSA –Rad-icon Imaging
765 Sycamore Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.teledynedalsa.com/ndt

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Contents
System Precautions and Safety ____________________________________4
Safety Information .............................................................................................4
EMC compliance ...............................................................................................5
System precautions...........................................................................................6
Detector Maintenance .......................................................................................7
The Rad-icon Detector ___________________________________________8
Detector Highlights...................................................................................................8
Setting up the Detector___________________________________________9
Detector Connectors and Cables.............................................................................9
Setting up the Detector ............................................................................................13
Network Interface Card......................................................................................13
Connect Trigger Cable ......................................................................................13
Connect Ethernet Cable....................................................................................13
Connect Power Cable........................................................................................13
Status Light........................................................................................................13
Software installation.................................................................................................14
Operating Systems Support ..............................................................................14
Obtain software .................................................................................................14
Sapera LT and CamExpert Installation .............................................................14
GigE Vision framework for Sapera LT installation.............................................15
Optimizing Settings............................................................................................15
Connecting...............................................................................................................19
Quick Test with CamExpert...............................................................................20
Acquiring Images .....................................................................................................21
Operational reference____________________________________________22
Using CamExpert with the Rad-icon Detector .........................................................22
Camera Information .................................................................................................25
Camera Configuration Selection Dialog............................................................27
Camera (Detector) Power-up Configuration......................................................27
User Set Configuration......................................................................................27
Detector Control.......................................................................................................28
Read-Out Mode.................................................................................................29
Trigger Mode .....................................................................................................31
Image Format Control..............................................................................................34
File Access Control..................................................................................................35
Shuttering.................................................................................................................35
Dark Current after Standby......................................................................................35
Mechanical Interface ____________________________________________36
Mechanical Dimensions...........................................................................................36

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System Precautions and
Safety
Safety Information
Definitions
User of the products as described in this manual is the Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) that is developing and producing an X-ray imaging device (or ‘modality’), using
the product as an component to capture image information;
End-User of the products as described in this manual is the professional operating the
OEM equipment to perform a diagnostic imaging routine;
Intended Use
The products as described in this manual are components that are used enclosed inside a
User’s system to capture images in X-ray modalities. Typical applications include, but are
not limited to, Non-Destructive Testing, Electronics Inspection and Computed
Tomography (CT).
Installation Warning
The User is responsible for the safe and prudent installation of the detector in their
system. All X-ray sources and controls, shielding, personnel safety monitoring devices,
and personnel safety precautions and training involved in the use of this equipment are
the responsibility of the User and/or the End-User.
Safety Statement
The general safety precautions that follow must be observed during all phases of
installation, operation, service, repair and disposal of this system. Failure to comply with
these precautions, or with specific warnings noted in this manual, violates the safety
standards of design, manufacture and the intended used of this system. Teledyne DALSA
assumes no responsibility for the user’s failure to comply with these requirements.
Warning: The product, when installed, is subject to exposure from X-rays during
operation.
To ensure personnel safety, it is necessary that a radiation meter will be used to check for
radiation leakage after installation of the digital camera in the end users system.
Teledyne DALSA assumes no responsibility for proper installation of the detector,
installation of X-ray shielding, X-ray shield enclosure testing, or safe and prudent

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operation of the camera system in the End-user's installation. It is the Users and End-
users responsibility to ensure that local and federal guidelines regarding the installation
and operation of X-ray sources are followed.
The power requirements of the product, especially the voltage specifications, must be
strictly adhered to or warranty will be void.
No User Serviceable Components
There are no components in this system which need to be replaced, modified, or adjusted
by the end user. Please contact Teledyne DALSA Support for assistance if needed.
Safety Warning: Tampering with this product voids the warranty and may degrade the
detectors image quality, resulting in a possibly unsafe condition for (End-)Users.
The system has been designed to minimize the amount of interference it may generate in
an installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and operated in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to other devices in the area.
Stacking
Teledyne DALSA does not recommend that the user stack the product or use it in
adjacent to other equipment. If this arrangement is unavoidable, then the (End-)user
must ensure that there is adequate airflow around the detector and that normal operation
conditions are maintained.
Disposal of Product
The detector contains lead and no batteries. Dispose the unit in accordance with local
regulatory guidelines.
EMC compliance
To ensure EMC compliance, follow these specific guidelines:
Ensure that all cable shields have a 360electrical connection to the connector.
Tightly fasten and secure all connectors.
Warning
The detector can influence the performance of very sensitive equipment.
Strong EMC disturbances can influence the detectors performance.

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System precautions
The following are precautions that must be taken in order to prevent possible damage to
your Teledyne DALSA Detector system:
Warning:
The use of accessories, power supplies and cables other than those specified, with the
exception of cables sold by Teledyne DALSA as replacement parts, may result in
increased emission or decreased immunity of the Rad-icon 1520 Detector.
Static precautions
Observe proper ESD/static control procedures when handling system components. The
use of properly grounded wrist strap is highly recommended.
Installation Precautions
Never connect or disconnect cables while power to the detector is on. Damage to the
detector electronics might occur if the cables are connected and/or disconnected while
the detectors power is on.
Service by Qualified Personnel Only
This equipment is to be installed by a qualified technician only. The system can only be
used in conjunction with a properly installed X-ray source with the appropriate shielding
and a properly configured computer workstation that meets the minimum system
requirements discussed later in this manual.
Environmental Specifications
Temperature
-Operating
-Transport & Storage
+10..+50 oC
-10..+55 oC
Humidity (non-condensing)
-Operating
-Transport & Storage
10%..80%
10%..80%
Shock
25G (6ms)
Vibration
1G (10-150Hz)
IP Class
IP40
Note: For transport and storage, the standard product packaging is assumed to be in
place which includes a sealed anti-static shield bag.

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Detector Maintenance
Before performing any of the following operations, make sure that the power to the
detector is switched OFF.
Protecting the Detector Front Cover
The front cover of the detector and should be treated with care, as scratches or debris in
this area may produce artifacts in the X-ray image.
Cleaning the Detector Body and Front Cover
The detector body and front cover can be cleaned with a mild, non-abrasive cleanser such
as isopropyl alcohol. Place a small amount of cleanser on a soft cloth and rub gently over
the detector body surface. Wipe off with a clean soft cloth. Do not use any harsh cleansers
or solvents that may damage the paint or other finishes on the detector.
In the event of detector exposure to bio-hazardous materials, proper cleaning procedures
should be undertaken prior to removal or maintenance of the detector.
Calibration
To have the best image performance, the raw image data generated by the detector
should be corrected at the host by using a flat field (offset and gain) correction. As the
offset (dark) calibration signal depends (amongst others) on ambient temperature
conditions of the detector, it is commonly accepted good practice to generate these
calibration images frequently at times that the X-ray source is switched off. It is
recommended to re-calibrate the gain correction image at least once per year, or
whenever the X-ray tube is exchanged or anything changes in the X-ray imaging
geometry (e.g. the distance between the X-ray source and the detector).
The detector can contain deviating pixels. To have the best possible image quality it is
advised to perform a defect pixel correction in the host system. It is recommended to
create a defect pixel calibration map at least once every year, or more frequently in case of
heavy use.
To verify if the detector still operates according specification it is advised to measure on
regular base the following performance parameters of the detector: dark reference, noise
performance, flatfield reference, saturation dose and MTF performance.

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The Rad-icon Detector
A full description of the features and functional specification of the Rad-icon 1520
detector can be found in the latest product specification or datasheet. Please contact
[email protected] or visit www.TeledyneDALSA.com/ndt/ for
information on how to obtain the latest datasheet or other product documentation.
Detector Highlights
Key Features
Latest generation CMOS technology (6th generation) enables even lower noise and
power consumption
Unmatched image quality at low doses, best-in-class DQE at all doses
1548 x 2064 pixel resolution, 99 um pixel pitch, active area 153 mm x 204 mm
14-bit A/D conversion
No measureable image lag
Up to 16.4 frames per second at full resolution, 14 bit pixel depth (depending on
available GigE bandwidth, faster frame rates up to 19-20 fps may be achievable)
GigE data interface
Gadox scintillator
Programmability
Exposure time
Read-out mode
Trigger modes

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Setting up the Detector
Detector Connectors and Cables
This detector uses the following connectors.
An RJ-45 connector for Gigabit Ethernet signals, data signals
oCAT6 Ethernet cable
One 2-pin Lemo connector for power
oLemo EXG.0B.302.HLN
oMating connector:
straight type: FGG.0B.302.CLAD52
One 4-pin Lemo connector for triggering
oLemo EXG.0B.304.HLN
oMating connectors:
straight type: FGG.0B.304.CLAD52
Trigger
connector
Status
LED
Power
connector
GigE
connector

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Ethernet Connector
Ethernet Connection LED
Steady orange indicates that an Ethernet connection is successfully established.
Data Transmission LED
Flashing green indicates that the detector is transmitting or receiving data.
Detector Status LED
The detector is equipped with an orange/green LED used to display the status of the
detector’s operation. The table below summarizes the operating states of the detector and
the corresponding LED states.
Color Of Status LED
Meaning
1
Orange
Power applied, Standby mode
2
Green
Detector is operational
3
Off
No power
Power Connector
Description
1
Supply voltage (+10-27V / 10W)
2
Ground
Shielding (chassis)
The detector requires a single voltage input (+10-27V / 10W). There is a protection for
misconnection, via a resettable fuse. When the fuse has been activated (isolating), power
1
2
Pin 1 indicator
Rear View
Plug
Power Connector

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cycling will return it to conductive state again thus restoring normal operation (assuming
power has been properly applied).
WARNING: When setting up the detector power supplies follow these guidelines:
Apply the appropriate voltages.
Keep leads as short as possible in order to reduce voltage drop. The voltage level
at the product power connector should be within the range mentioned in the
datasheet.
Use high-quality linear supplies of SELV type and/or EN 60601-1 compliant.
Note: If your power supply does not meet these requirements, the detector performance
specifications cannot be guaranteed.
Trigger Connector
The trigger circuitry inside the detector is shown in the figure below.
FPGA
4pin LEMO
Connector
1
2
3
4
TCMT1600
Trigger Input Anode +
Trigger Input Cathode -
Trigger Output Collector +
Trigger Output Emitter -
TCMT1600
680
10k
100
BAT54J
100p
100p
680
Shield
ESD protection
4 x ESD12VS1UA
Description
1
Out
optocoupler collector with 680R +100R
series resistor (note 1)
2
Out
optocoupler emitter
3
In
optocoupler anode with 680R series resistor (note 2)
4
In
optocoupler cathode
Shielding (chassis)
1
Pin 1 indicator
2 3
4
Rear View
Plug
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Note 1: maximum voltage across collector and emitter is 70V. Maximum reverse voltage (between emitter
and collector) is 6V.
Note 2: maximum reverse voltage across cathode and anode is 6V.

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Setting up the Detector
Network Interface Card
A Network Interface Card (NIC) is required to acquire images and control the Rad-icon
detector. A NIC with Jumbo packet support up to 9014 bytes is required to receive
streaming video, preferably with a PCI Express slot.
Teledyne DALSA advises to use the Intel Gigabit CT adapter Network Interface Card
(NIC) which is a low cost but high performance and reliable adapter with a PCI Express
slot.
Make sure that the latest driver of the NIC manufacturer is installed. We advise to use a
64-bit operating systems as the NIC drivers are better maintained.
Due to the high bandwidth used by the detector we strongly advise to have a direct
connection from the NIC to the detector.
Connect Trigger Cable
Connect the trigger cable to the detector when the Trigger Mode of the detector is set to
Trigger or Snapshot.
Connect Ethernet Cable
Connect the CAT-6 Ethernet cable from the detector to the computer Ethernet jack. Secure
the RJ-45 connector to the detector.
Connect Power Cable
Connect a power cable from the detector to a power supply with a supply voltage
between 10-27V and capable of delivery 10W.
Status Light
In normal operation the status light is green.
The status light is orange when the detector is in standby.
When the detector is connected to a host system it will be recognized in approximately 30
to 60 seconds.

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Software installation
Operating Systems Support
The current released GigE Vision framework supports up to Windows 10.
For Linux the Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision Application Programmers Interface (API) for
Linux is available.
For additional support please contact our support team for the software and the latest
status.
Obtain software
CD
Check the CD that shipped with your detector for installation files for CamExpert, the
GigE driver and/or the ShadoCam software. To obtain the latest versions, or software for
a newer operation system, it may be necessary to go to the Teledyne DALSA website for
the latest updates.
Website
Visit the Teledyne DALSA website to download the latest free version of the Sapera LT
SDK, including the CamExpert image viewer:
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/software/sapera/lt/download/
The download is free after filling out the on-line registration form. Make sure to select
“Full SDK” as your download option.
Sapera LT and CamExpert Installation
A link to download the software will be emailed to you after submitting the application.
Complete the download process and run the installation file (e.g.
“SaperaLT80xSDKSetup.exe”).
CamExpert is an image viewer designed to evaluate your detector. The Sapera SDK is a
set of development tools and documentation for creating your own software for
interfacing to the product. Please download the appropriate materials and follow the
instructions that are part of that download.
The Sapera SDK installation also contains a large number of helpful example projects to
help you get started with integration the detector into your own application software. For
additional examples specific to the Rad-icon 1520 detector please contact our support
team at the contact info listed on page 2 of this manual.

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GigE Vision framework for Sapera LT installation
The GigE Vision framework installs the GigE Vision Module for Sapera and includes the
Network Imaging package which is required to access a GigE Vision detector.
Refer to the “GigE Vision Module for Sapera” user manual and “Network Imaging
Module for Sapera LT” user manual which are included in the installation.
Optimizing Settings
The performance of the gigabit Ethernet connection on the host computer generally can
be improved by adjusting some settings in the NIC. The below advices refer to the Intel
Gigabit CT desktop adaptor. For a more detailed explanation please refer to “Network
Optimization Guide (PDF)” and “Network Imaging User’s Manual (PDF)” which is part
of the Sapera LT software package.
To reduce the interrupt overhead in the host the following settings in the NIC are
advised.
Packet Size
For a good Gigabit Ethernet connection with minimal packet resend conditions, host
computer performance can generally be improved by increasing the data packet size.
Each streaming video packet causes an interrupt in the host computer. Therefore
increasing the packet size reduces the CPU overhead required to handle video data from
the GigE Vision detectors.
A standard packet can have a size up to 1500 bytes. Many network cards support a jumbo
packet mode that can extend that size up to 16Kbytes. In theory, a packet could be as
large as 16 KB, but the CRC (cycle redundancy check) containing the checksum of each
packet is not as efficient when the packet size grows larger than 9000 bytes. For this
reason we advise to set the packet size to 9014 bytes (jumbo packet enabled).

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Some system and network card configurations may have difficulty streaming and
handling jumbo packet data. If the system is having issues than it is advisable to disable
the Jumbo Packet setting, and use standard size packets of 1500 bytes for your
application.
Interrupt Moderation
Normally, each time a packet is received by the network card, the associated driver will
receive an interrupt. Obviously, when the packet rate is very high (that is, at high transfer
rate which is common for GigE Vision systems), this represents significant overhead.
Most network cards have introduced an interrupt moderation mode where the card waits
to have received a certain number of packets over a maximum period of time before
issuing the interrupt. This helps reduce the burden on the CPU as it can process multiple
packets during the same interruption.
The Intel Gigabit CT Network adapter provides a configuration parameter to manually
adjust the NIC interrupt moderation rate. By default the NIC driver sets this to Adaptive
where the interrupt rate automatically balances packet transmission interrupts and host
CPU performance. In most cases no manual optimization of the Interrupt Moderation
Rate parameter is required.
In some conditions, video frames from the GigE Vision detector may be transferred to the
host display or memory buffer as data bursts instead of a smooth continuous stream. The
NIC may be over-moderating acquisition interrupts to avoid over-loading the host CPU
with interrupts. If priority is required for acquisition transfers (i.e. a more real-time
system response to the detector transfer) then the moderation rate should be set to
“maximum” by manually adjusting the NIC parameter.
In the end, this is a compromise:
1. Enable interrupt moderation to minimize CPU usage, at the expense of a slight increase
in latency (recommended).
2. Disable interrupt moderation to favor responsiveness of real-time system with a
drawback in CPU usage.
In most situations, extra latency introduced by interrupt moderation is very low and thus
the gain on CPU performance becomes more beneficial.

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Receive Buffers
Under certain conditions the host PC system CPU may be busy with tasks other than the
imaging application. Incoming image packets remain in the PC memory allocated to store
packets instead of immediately being copied into the image buffer. By increasing the
number of NIC (network interface card) receive buffers, more incoming image packets
can be stored by the NIC before it must start discarding them. This provides more time
for the PC to switch tasks and move image packets to the image buffer.
Not all network boards allow increases to their receive buffer count. Among those that
do, different versions will have different maximum receive descriptor values.
We recommend increasing the receive buffer size to the maximum permitted by the
network card, in order to provide more buffering capacity when needed.
UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4)
Disable UDP Checksum Offload (IPv4).

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Flow Control
The GigE Vision standard defines an inter-packet delay that can be used to manage flow
control (i.e. the speed at which stream packet can be output to the network). This is useful
when connecting multiple detectors to the same port of the network card, or when the
network card/Ethernet switch (if used) is simply too slow to process those packets. A
careful selection of equipment will ensure that the network equipment is fast enough to
handle data transmitted to the wire-speed of 1 Gigabit per second. Therefore, inter-packet
delay is typically only used when multiple detectors are connected to the same port of the
network card, through an Ethernet switch.
It is important to consider that inter-packet delay inserts a minimum delay between
image packets to spread packet transmission over a longer period of time. This can
directly impact system latency as more time than could be necessary is put in between
those packets. The best approach for real-time imaging is to dedicate a different network
port to each detector. This way, the inter-packet delay can be eliminated in many cases.
Some network equipment also supports the optional IEEE802.3 PAUSE mechanism. This
is a low-level handshake to ensure the receiver of the packets is not overwhelmed by the
amount of data. It can propagate a pause signal back to the transmitter, asking to
momentarily stop the data transmission (with a possible impact on the overall system
latency). Again, by combining network equipment that can operate at wire-speed and
allocating a different network interface port for each detector in the system, we can
ensure these pause requests will not be used.

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Connecting
1. After the install is complete, plug in the detectors communication cable.
2. Power up the detector.
3. After powering up the detector, the application automatically detects the detector.
This may take 30 to 60 seconds. Wait until the detector connected indicator in the task
bar (shown below) has confirmed that a connection has been established (the red cross
over the camera icon disappears).
Checking detector status and information in Gigabit Ethernet
After the detector connection has been established, the status of the connection can be
displayed by right clicking on the camera icon in the task bar and selecting “SHOW
Status Dialog Box.”
When you add or remove a detector from the network, it is automatically detected by the
GigE server. A manual network scan can also be launched from this menu by selecting
“Scan Network.” This action will refresh the information of the device connected to the
network. The “About Sapera GigE Server” option will display the version of the installed
GigE driver.
Selecting the “SHOW Status Dialog Box” will open the device status window, which
displays the basic information of the detector
-Serial Number
-Model Name
-MAC Address
-Packet size, which should be 9000
-Firmware version (build number)
-IP addresses of
oDetector
oNetwork Interface Card on host system to which the detector is
connected
The default assigned detector IP address can be modified using the Teledyne DALSA
Network Configuration Tool, which is part of the installation package.

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Quick Test with CamExpert
When the Rad-icon detector is connected to a Gigabit network adapter on a host
computer, testing the installation with CamExpert is a straightforward procedure.
Start Sapera CamExpert by double clicking the desktop icon created during the
Sapera LT software installation.
CamExpert will search for installed Sapera devices. In the Device list area on the
left side, the connected detector is shown or will be listed in a few seconds after
CamExpert completes the automatic device search (device discovery).
Select the Rad-icon detector device by clicking on the camera user defined name.
By default the Rad-icon detector is identified by its serial number.
Click on the Grab button for live acquisition (the Rad-icon detector factory
default is Free Running mode).
See "Operational Reference" for information on CamExpert parameters with the
Rad-icon detector.
The Snap or Grab function of CamExpert can be used to acquire live image. By
default this will be dark signal from the sensor from the parameters pane a
digital test pattern can be selected for testing network/computer bandwidth
issues.
Refer to the Teledyne DALSA Network Imaging package manual if error
messages are shown in the Output Messages pane. But first, increase the value of
the Interpacket Delay feature available from the GigE Vision TransportLayer
Category group in CamExpert. An increase from default may correct errors with
NIC interfaces that do not have adequate performance.