Dalstar DS-1x-06M03 User manual

6M3P
DS-1x-06M03
2.75 fps 3k x 2k
CCD Camera
User’s Manual and Reference
Doc #: 03-32-10005
Rev: 02

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Introduction to the 6M3P Camera ____________________________________________ 5
1.1 Camera Highlights ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Image Sensor.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Camera Performance Specifications............................................................................................................................ 8
Camera Hardware Interface ________________________________________________ 10
2.1 Installation Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Input/Output ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 LED Status Indicators .................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Power Input................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5 Data Output ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.6 Serial Communication................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.7 TTL Trigger Input and Output..................................................................................................................................... 16
2.8 Integration Time......................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.9 Timing......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Camera Operation ______________________________________________________ 21
3.1 How to Control the Camera......................................................................................................................................... 21
&Rntrol Register Reference.......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3 Reading the Camera Type........................................................................................................................................... 23
3.4 Reading the Firmware Revision.................................................................................................................................. 23
3.5 Resetting the Camera.................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.6 Adjusting Gain ............................................................................................................................................................ 24
3.7 Adjusting User Offset .................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.8 Controlling Binning..................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.9 Triggering, Integration, and Frame Rate Overview ................................................................................................... 26
3.10 Controlling Integration (Shutter Time)..................................................................................................................... 27
3.11 Controlling Frame Rate............................................................................................................................................. 30
Optical and Mechanical Considerations ________________________________________ 32
4.1 Mechanical Interface ................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.2 Mechanical Tolerances ................................................................................................................................................ 33
4.3 Mounting the Camera ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Cleaning and Maintenance ________________________________________________ 34
5.1 Cleaning...................................................................................................................................................................... 34

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5.2 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Troubleshooting ________________________________________________________ 37
Warranty _____________________________________________________________ 38
7.1 Limited One-Year Warranty........................................................................................................................................ 38
Index _______________________________________________________________ 39

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1.1 Camera Highlights
Features
•3072 x 2048 resolution, Full-frame
CCD architecture.
•2.75 fps one output at full resolution, 20 MHz data rate
•True 12-bit digitization
•High sensitivity with low dark current
•Progressive scan readout
•Asynchronous image capture, externally triggerable to within 200 ns.
•Selectable binning up to 8 x 8
•Programmable operation via RS232, including gain (1x and 4x) , offset (-2047 to +
2048), frame rate, binning, and triggering.
•100% fill factor
Description
The 6M3P digital camera provides high-sensitivity 12-bit images with 3k x 2k spatial
resolution at up to 2.75 frames per second (fps). The 6M3P is a Full Frame CCD camera
using a progressive scan CCD to simultaneously achieve outstanding resolution and gray
scale characteristics. A square pixel format and high fill factor provide superior,
quantifiable image quality even at low light levels.
Applications
The 6M3P is an outstanding performer in fast, very high resolution applications. True 12
bit performance provides up to 4096 distinct gray levels—perfect for applications with
large interscene light variations. The low-noise, digitized video signal also makes the

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camera an excellent choice where low contrast images must be captured in challenging
applications.
1.2 Image Sensor
Figure 1. Image Sensor Block Diagram
Table 1. Sensor Structure
Sensor
characteristics
Optical size 36.864mm (H)x24.576 mm (V)
Chip size 39.148 mm (H)x26.508 mm (V)
Pixel size 12µm x 12µm
Active pixels 3072 (H) x 2048 (V)
Total number of
pixels 3120 (H) x 2060 (V)
Optical black
pixels Left: 20 Right: 20
Timing pixels Left: 4 Right: 4
Dummy register
cells Left: 7 Right: 7
Optical black
lines Bottom: 6 Top: 6
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Table 2. Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
Type Allowable
Blemishes
Columns 1
Clusters 6
Pixels 36
Definition of blemishes
Pixel defect
•Pixel whose signal, at nominal light (illumination at 50% of the linear range), deviates
more than r30% from its neighboring pixels.
•Pixel whose signal, in dark, deviates more than 6mV from its neighboring pixels
(about 1% of nominal light).
Cluster defect
•A grouping of pixel defects where within a sub area of 3*3 pixels there are at most 5
present.
Column or row defect
•A column or row which has more than 12 pixel defects.
•Column defects must be horizontally separated by 3 columns.
•Row defects are not allowed.
Test conditions
•Temperature : 35°C
•Integration Time : 10 ms

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1.3 Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: 6M3P Camera Performance Specifications
Physical
Characteristics
Units
Resolution H x V
pixels 3072x2048
Pixel Size µm 12x12
Pixel Fill Factor %100
Size mm 95x95x142
Mass kg 0.85
Power Dissipation W < 17
Lens Mount F , M72, or M72 color
mount
Aperture mm 36.9x24.6
Regulatory Compliance Pending
Shock Immunity Pending
Vibration Immunity Pending
Operating Ranges Units Min. Max.
Frame Rate fps 2.75 12.5
Data Rate MHz 2.5 20
Data Format LVDS/R
S422 12 bit
Operating Temp °C10 45
Responsivity DN/(nJ/
cm2)19@540nm
+15 Input Voltage V +14.925 +15.075
+5 Input Voltage V+4.975 +5.025
-5 Input Voltage V - 4.975 - 5.025
Nominal Gain Range 1x 4x
Calibration
Conditions
Units Setting Min. Max.
Data Rate MHz 20 20 20
Frame Rate Hz 2.75
+15 Input Voltage V+15 +14.925 +15.075
+5 Input Voltage V +5 +4.975 +5.025
-5 Input Voltage V- 5 - 4.975 - 5.025
Ambient Temperature °C25
Binning 1x1
Gain X 1

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Electro-Optical
Specifications
Units Min. Typical Max.
Dynamic Range dB 70
Pixel Response Non-
Uniformity %rms 2
System Noise DN(rms) 0.9

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2.1 Installation Overview
In order to set up your camera, you should take these initial steps:
1.Power down all equipment.
2.Following the manufacturer’s instructions, install the frame grabber (if
applicable). Be sure to observe all static precautions.
3.Install any necessary imaging software.
4.Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies. Ensure that all the
correct voltages are present at the camera end of the power cable (the Camera Performance
Specifications earlier in this document list appropriate voltages). Power supplies
must meet the requirements defined in section 2.4 Power Input.
5.Inspect all cables and connectors prior to installation. Do not use damaged cables
or connectors or the camera may be damaged.
6.Connect data, serial interface, and power cables.
7.After connecting cables, apply power to the camera. The POST (power on self test)
LED on the back of the camera should glow green after one second to indicate that
the camera is operating and ready to receive commands.
2.2 Input/Output
The camera provides 12-bit LVDS/RS-422 data and synchronization signals through
the data output connector. Camera functions such as frame rate, integration time,
binning, camera gain and offset are all controllable by the user via RS232 serial port.
The camera is capable of free running operation or may be triggered externally via the
input TRIGGER IN. TRIGGER OUT allows the synchronization of shutters or
illumination sources in free running or externally triggered modes.
This installation
overview assumes you
have not installed any
system components yet.