Dalsa Shad-o-Box 2K HS User manual

Teledyne DALSA
Shad-o-Box
1K/2k HS
Detector User Manual
December 11, 2018
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 Teledyne DALSA sales office nearest you to place an order, obtain more detailed
information or in case you encounter any problem operating the detector:
Americas
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Milpitas, CA 95035
USA
Tel: [phone]
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High Tech Campus 27 (M/S 14)
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Information..........................................................................................................................5
Installation Warning ......................................................................................................................................5
Safety Statement............................................................................................................................................5
No User Serviceable Components .................................................................................................................5
Disposal of Product........................................................................................................................................5
2. EMC compliance............................................................................................................................6
Warning .........................................................................................................................................................6
3. System precautions.........................................................................................................................6
Warning:........................................................................................................................................................6
Static precautions...........................................................................................................................................6
Installation Precautions..................................................................................................................................6
Service by Qualified Personnel Only.............................................................................................................6
4. Detector Maintenance....................................................................................................................7
Protecting the Detector Front Cover..............................................................................................................7
Cleaning the Detector Body and Front Cover................................................................................................7
Periodic Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................7
Calibration .....................................................................................................................................................7
5. Specifications..................................................................................................................................8
6. Connectors, Cables and Status Indicators .....................................................................................9
7. Setting up the Detector.................................................................................................................10
GigE Network Adapter................................................................................................................................10
Connect Ethernet cable................................................................................................................................10
Connect power cable....................................................................................................................................10
Status Light..................................................................................................................................................10
Software Installation....................................................................................................................................10
8. Software Installation and Setup....................................................................................................11
Operating Systems Support .........................................................................................................................11
Obtain software............................................................................................................................................11
Sapera LT and CamExpert Installation........................................................................................................11
Optimizing Settings .....................................................................................................................................12
Connecting...................................................................................................................................................15
Checking detector status and information in Gigabit Ethernet ....................................................................15
9. Acquiring Images..........................................................................................................................16
To snap an image:........................................................................................................................................16
To grab multiple images:.............................................................................................................................16
10. Synchronization Modes ................................................................................................................17
Free running Mode ......................................................................................................................................17

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Shuttering.....................................................................................................................................................17
11. Mechanical Drawings ..................................................................................................................18
Revision History..........................................................................................................................................................20

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1. Safety Information
Installation Warning
The operators of this equipment are responsible for the safe and prudent installation of the detector in their own
system. All X-ray sources and controls, shielding, personnel safety monitoring devices, and personnel safety
precautions involved in the acquisition and display of data are the responsibility of the end user.
Safety Statement
The general safety precautions that follow must be observed during all phases of installation, operation, service and
repair 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: This digital camera system, when installed, is subject to exposure from X-rays during operation.
To ensure personnel safety, it is necessary that a radiation meter be used to check for radiation leakage after
installation of the digital camera in the end users system.
Teledyne DALSA assumes no responsibility for the proper installation of X-ray shielding, X-ray shield enclosure
testing, or safe and prudent operation of the camera system in the end user's installation. It is the end users
responsibility to ensure that local and federal guidelines regarding the installation and operation of X-ray sources are
followed.
For those parties supplying the power requirements to the Shad-o-Box HS, the voltage specifications must be strictly
adhered to or the system will no longer be considered covered under warranty.
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.
The system has been designed to minimize the amount of interference it may generate in a typical 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.
Disposal of Product
This detector does not contain batteries. Dispose of the unit in accordance with local regulatory guidelines.

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2. EMC compliance
To ensure EMC compliance, follow these specific guidelines:
Ensure that all cable shields have a 360electrical connection to the connector.
Fasten and secure all connectors.
Warning
The detector can influence the performance of very sensitive equipment.
Strong EMC disturbances can influence the detector’s performance.
3. 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 supplied or specified, with the exception of
cables sold by Teledyne DALSA as replacement parts, may result in increased emission or decreased immunity of
the Shad-o-Box HS 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 will 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.

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4. 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 imaging area is marked on the front cover of the detector and should be treated with extreme care, as scratches
or debris in this area may produce artifacts in the X-ray image. If visible scratches are present, X-ray test images
should be taken to ensure that the scratches do not adversely affect the image quality.
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.
Periodic Maintenance
No periodic maintenance or service is needed.
Calibration
To have the best image performance the raw image data output from the detector should be corrected at the host by
using dark offset and flat field correction. It is advisable to re-calibrate the dark offset image as frequently as
feasible during detector standby. The raw flat field image should be re-calibrated at least once every year.
The detector can contain deviating and/or not working pixels. To have the best possible image quality it is advised to
perform a defect pixel correction at the host. Update the defective pixel map at least once every year.

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5. Specifications
Device
Pixels
Active Area
Resolution
Frame Rate
Shad-o-Box 1K HS
1152 x 1300
5.7 x 6.4 cm
49.5 µm
20 fps
Shad-o-Box 2K HS
1152 x 2940
5.7 x 14.6 cm
49.5 µm
10 fps
Detector Specifications
Units
Typ. dark current (23°C)(1)
12
ADU/s(2)
Read noise (rms)
4-8
ADU
Typ. dynamic range
3000:1
Digitization
14
bits
Image lag
< 0.1
%
Non-linearity (10..90%FS)
< 1.5
%
Readout period(3)
45
ms
Output data rate
40
MHz
(1) dark current doubles approx. every 8°C
(2) ADU = Analog-Digital Unit 1 LSB (Least Significant Bit)
(3) time required to transfer image from sensor to camera memory
Camera Specifications
Units
Typical supply voltage
12.0
Volts
Supply voltage range
11 to 13
Volts
Maximum supply current
1.0
Amps
Typical power dissipation
< 10
Watts
Data interface
GigE
General Specifications
Units
Operating Temperature
10 to 40
°C
Storage Temperature
-10 to +55
°C
Humidity (non-condensing)
10 to 80
% R.H.
Weight
< 1.0
kg

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6. Connectors, Cables and Status Indicators
The Shad-o-Box HS detectors use the following connectors:
An RJ-45 connector for Gigabit Ethernet signals, data signals
o CAT5E or CAT6 Ethernet cable
One 2-pin Lemo connector for power
o Lemo EGG.0B.0302
o Mating connectors:
elbow type: FHG.0B.302.CLAD52Z
straight type: FGG.0B.302.CLAD52
Detector Status LED
The detector is equipped with a color 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
Off
No power
2
Green
Detector is operational
pin
Description
1
Supply voltage (+12V/ 2A)
2
Ground
The power input is protected by a
resettable fuse. If the fuse is
activated, power cycle (off/on)
the detector to reset.

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7. Setting up the Detector
GigE Network Adapter
If the computer to be used with the detector does not have a Gigabit network adapter or second built in Gigabit NIC,
a PCI bus Gigabit NIC needs to be installed. Typically under Windows XP the PCI Gigabit NIC is recognized
automatically when Windows boots. An example of a high performance NIC is the Intel PRO/1000 MT adapter.
Review the NIC documentation concerning any special driver required for Windows. Install the PCI bus Gigabit
NIC as described by the NIC manufacture's documentation.
Connect Ethernet cable
Connect the 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 +12V power supply.
Status Light
Verify that the status light is solid green.
Software Installation
Refer to the next chapter for instructions on installing and running the detector software.