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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No responsibility is assumed by Teledyne DALSA for its use. Teledyne DALSA reserves the right to make
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 Teledyne DALSA.
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