e2v AVIIVA EM2 User manual

AVIIVA EM2/EM4
Line Scan Monochrome Camera
User Manual

AVIIVA® EM2/EM4
Line Scan Camera
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Summary
1 CAMERA OVERVIEW 5
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Key Specifications.................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.1 Machine Vision Versions (BA0)..................................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 OC /Spectrometer versions (BA9)..........................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Common Characteristics.............................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Description............................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 ypical Applications ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Models ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2 CAMERA PERFORMANCES 8
2.1 Camera Characterization............................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 Machine Vision Versions (BA0)..................................................................................................................................8
2.1.2 OC Versions (BA9) ....................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Image Sensor........................................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Response & QE curves......................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.1 Quantum Efficiency ..................................................................................................................................................10
2.3.2 Spectral Response.....................................................................................................................................................10
3 CAMERA HARDWARE INTERFACE 11
3.1 Mechanical Drawings............................................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Input/output Connectors and LED ................................................................................................... 13
Status LED Behaviour .............................................................................................................................................................13
Status LED Behaviour .............................................................................................................................................................14
3.2.1 Power Connector........................................................................................................................................................14
4 GETTING STARTED 18
4.1.1 Out of the box...........................................................................................................................................................18
4.2 Setting up in the system..................................................................................................................... 19
5 CAMERA SOFTWARE INTERFACE 20
5.1 Control and Interface ......................................................................................................................... 20
5.2 Serial Protocol and Command Format.............................................................................................. 21
5.2.1 Syntax.........................................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.2 Command Processing .................................................................................................................................................21
5.2.3 GenICam ready ..........................................................................................................................................................21
5.3 Camera Commands ................................................................................................................................ 22
5.3.1 Information............................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.2 Dump and Communication ........................................................................................................................................ 23
5.3.3 Status, emperature & Standby............................................................................................................................ 24
5.3.4 Image Format ........................................................................................................................................................... 25

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5.3.5 Exposure and Synchronization ............................................................................................................................... 27
5.3.6 Gain and Offset........................................................................................................................................................ 32
5.3.6.1 Analog Gain .................................................................................................................................................. 33
5.3.6.2 ap Balance.................................................................................................................................................. 34
5.3.6.3 Contrast Expansion..................................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.7 Flat Field Correction................................................................................................................................................ 37
5.3.7.1 Activation, Filter and Auto-Adjust.......................................................................................................... 39
5.3.7.2 Automatic Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 40
5.3.7.3 Manual Flat Field Correction..................................................................................................................... 42
5.3.7.4 FFC User Bank Management...................................................................................................................... 43
5.3.8 Look Up able ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.3.9 Statistics and Line Profile ...................................................................................................................................... 46
5.3.10 Privilege Level....................................................................................................................................................... 47
5.3.11 Save & Restore Settings .................................................................................................................................... 48
6 APPENDIX A : Test Patterns 49
6.1 est Pattern 1 : Vertical wave........................................................................................................... 49
6.2 est Pattern 2 : In 8 bits format .................................................................................................... 49
6.2.1 512 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................... 49
6.2.2 1024 Pixels ................................................................................................................................................................ 49
6.2.3 2048 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................ 50
6.2.4 4096 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................ 50
6.3 est Pattern 2 : In 10 bits format................................................................................................... 51
6.3.1 512 Pixels....................................................................................................................................................................51
6.3.2 1024 Pixels .................................................................................................................................................................51
6.3.3 2048 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................ 52
6.3.4 4096 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................ 52
6.4 est Pattern 2 : In 12 bits format................................................................................................... 53
6.4.1 512 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................... 53
6.4.2 1024 Pixels ................................................................................................................................................................ 53
6.4.3 2048 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................ 54
6.4.4 4096 Pixels................................................................................................................................................................ 54
7 APPENDIX B : Thermal Management 55
7.1 Heat Sinks.............................................................................................................................................. 55
7.2 emperature dropping......................................................................................................................... 56
7.3 Performance curves versus emperature....................................................................................... 57
8 APPENDIX C : Optical Mounts available 59
8.1 F-Mount................................................................................................................................................... 59
8.2 C-Mount................................................................................................................................................... 60
8.3 2 & M42x1 Mounts............................................................................................................................. 61
9 APPENDIX D : TROUBLESHOOTING 62
9.1 Camera..................................................................................................................................................... 62
9.2 CommCam Connection........................................................................................................................... 63

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10 APPENDIX E : COMMAND SUMMARY 64
10.1 Information............................................................................................................................................ 64
10.2 Dump and Communication .................................................................................................................... 64
10.3 Standby, emperature and Status................................................................................................... 65
10.4 Image Format ........................................................................................................................................ 65
10.5 Exposure and Synchronization .......................................................................................................... 66
10.6 Gain and Offset .................................................................................................................................... 66
10.7 Flat Field Correction............................................................................................................................ 68
10.8 Look up able......................................................................................................................................... 69
10.9 Statistics and Line Profile.................................................................................................................. 69
10.10 Privilege Level.................................................................................................................................... 70
10.11 Save & Restore Settings................................................................................................................. 70
11 APPENDIX F : Revision History 71

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1CAMERA OVERVIEW
1.1 Features
 Sensor :
o 512 14x14µm or 1024 14x14µm or 2048 14x14µm or 4096 10x10µm pixels for Machine Vision
versions (BA0)
o 1024 14x28µm or 2048 10x20µm or 2048 14x28µm pixels for OC /Spectrometer Versions
(BA9)
 Interface : CameraLink® Base for EM2, Base/Medium for EM4
 Data rate :
o EM2 : 80MPixels/s
o EM4 : 160MPixels/s
 Bit Depth : 12,10 or 8 bits
 100% Aperture, Built-in Anti-blooming, No Lag
 Automatic tap balance and FlatField correction
 Contrast expansion
 Look Up able
 Standby low power mode
 Statistic functions on ROI
 Very compact design : 93 x 56 x 43 mm (w, h, d)
 Fully configurable with e2v’s CommCam UCL software.
1.2 Key Specifications
Note : All values in LSB is given in 12 bits format
1.2.1 Machine Vision Versions (BA0)
Characteristics Typical Value Unit
Sensor Characteristics at Maximum Pixel Rate
Resolution
512 1024 2048 2048 4096 Pixels
pixel size (square) 14x14 14x14 14x14 10x10 10x10 µm
Max line rate – EM4 (4 aps) 210 126 70.79 70.79 37.14
Max line rate – EM2 (2 aps) 126 70 37.14 37.14 19.04
kHz
Radiometric Performance at Maximum Pixel Rate and minimum camera gain
Bit depth 8, 10, 12 Bits
Response (broadband) 164 164 164 82 82 LSB/(nJ/cm²)
Full Well Capacity
117500
electrons
Response non linearity 0,05 %
PRNU 1 %
Dynamic range 68 dB

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1.2.2 OC /Spectrometer versions (BA9)
Characteristics Typical Value Unit
Sensor Characteristics at Maximum Pixel Rate
Resolution
1024 2048 2048 Pixels
pixel size (square) 14x28 14x28 10x20 µm
Max line rate – EM4 (4 aps) 126 70.79 70.79
Max line rate – EM2 (2 aps) 70 37.14 37.14
kHz
Radiometric Performance at Maximum Pixel Rate and minimum camera gain
Bit depth 8, 10, 12 Bits
Response (at 840nm) 120 120 78 LSB/(nJ/cm²)
Full Well Capacity
312500 312500 238000
electrons
Response non linearity 0,05 %
PRNU 1 %
Dynamic range 70 dB
Power Spectral Density(*) < 20 -
(*) Power Spectral Density is a specific test for BA9 version. Contact Hotline for more info.
1.2.3 Common Characteristics
Functionality (Programmable via Control Interface)
Gain Up to 32 dB
Offset -4096 to +4096 LSB
rigger Mode imed (Free run) and triggered (Ext rig, Ext I C) modes
Mechanical and Electrical Interface
Size (w x h x l)
93 x 56 x 43 with lateral heatsinks
60 x 56 x 43 without lateral heatsinks
mm
Weight
310 (without moun
t but includes lateral
heatsinks) g
Lens Mount F, 2, M42x1
compliant with AVIIVA SM2 series
Sensor alignment ( see chapter 4 ) ±100 µm
Sensor flatness ±35 µm
Power supply Single 12 DC to 24 DC V
Power dissipation
Low power mode
< 11
< 4
W
W
General Features
Operating temperature 0 to 55 (front face) or 70 (Internal) °C
Storage temperature -40 to 70 °C
Regulatory CE, FCC and RoHS compliant

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1.3 Description
he AVIIVA EM2/EM4 is designed to set new standards for line scan cameras in term of speed and
image quality. With resolutions of up to 4096 pixels, and the design of new CCD image sensors, it delivers
state of the art performance, without compromises.
Its rich built-in features, such as automatic FCC, LU or automatic tap balance, are positioning it as the
perfect choice for high demanding Machine Vision Applications (BA0)
A specific rectangular-pixels sensor version (BA9) is dedicated to specific applications as Optical
Coherence omography (OC ) or Spectrometer.
he EM2/EM4 benefits from e2v’s long experience in imaging, and the proven qualities of the AviivA
family : performances, reliability, and high precision mechanical design.
1.4 ypical Applications
 Web Inspection : metallurgy, wood, paper, textile …
 Process control : pick and place, positioning
 Print Inspection
 Sorting : food, postal, parcel, checks, …
 Surface inspection : wafers, PCB, …
 Document archiving, data archiving
 OCR and barcode reading
 OC /Spectrometer for BA9 versions.
1.5 Models
Part Number Sensor Outputs Max Line Rate
Machine Vision versions
EV71YEM4CL4010-BA0
4k x 10µm 4x40MHz or 2x80MHz 37 KHz
EV71YEM4CL2014-BA0
2k x 14µm 4x40MHz or 2x80MHz 70 KHz
EV71YEM4CL1014-BA0 1k x 14µm 4x40MHz or 2x80MHz 126 KHz
EV71YEM4CL514-BA0 0.5k x 14µm 4x40MHz or 2x80MHz 210 KHz
EV71YEM2CL4010-BA0
4k x 10µm 2x40MHz 19 KHz
EV71YEM2CL2014-BA0
2k x 14µm 2x40MHz 37 KHz
EV71YEM2CL1014-BA0 1k x 14µm 2x40MHz 70 KHz
EV71YEM2CL514-BA0 0.5k x 14µm 2x40MHz 126 KHz
OCT/Spectrometer versions
EV71YEM4CL2010-BA9
2k 10µmx20µm 4x40MHz or 2x80MHz 70 KHz
EV71YEM4CL2014-BA9
2k 14µmx28µm 4x40MHz or 2x80MHz 70 KHz
EV71YEM4CL1014-BA9 1k 14µmx28µm 4x40MHz or 2x80MHz 126 KHz
EV71YEM2CL2010-BA9
2k 10µmx20µm 2x40MHz 37 KHz
EV71YEM2CL2014-BA9
2k 14µmx28µm 2x40MHz 37 KHz
EV71YEM2CL1014-BA9 1k 14µmx28µm 2x40MHz 70 KHz

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2CAMERA PERFORMANCES
2.1 Camera Characterization
2.1.1 Machine Vision Versions (BA0)
Unit Min Gain (-24dB) Av Gain (-12dB) Max Gain (0dB)
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Dark Noise RMS LSB - 1,6 2,6 6,4 27 -
Dynamic Range - - 2730:1 - - 635:1 - - 160:1 -
SNR dB - 48 - - 42 - - 35 -
Light RMS Noise LSB 11,1
Non Linearity
(between 10% and 90%) % ±0,3 ±1 ±0,5 ±0,10
Without Flat Field Correction – Half saturation
FPN rms LSB 0,3 2 - 1 - - 4 -
FPN peak-peak LSB - 2 7 - 7 - 30
PRNU hf % - 0,2 0,5 - 0,2 - - 0,2 -
PRNU peak-peak % - 1 3 - 1,5 - - 1,8 -
With Flat Field Correction
PRNU hf LSB - 0,7 2 - 1,5 - - 3,4 -
PRNU peak-peak LSB - 5 - - 10,5 - - 24 -
2.1.2 OC Versions (BA9)
Unit Min Gain (-24dB) Av Gain (-12dB) Max Gain (0dB)
Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
Dark Noise RMS LSB - 1,3 2,6 6,4 27 -
Dynamic Range - - 3150:1 - - 635:1 - - 160:1 -
Light RMS Noise LSB 7,7
SNR dB - 48 - - 42 - - 35 -
Non Linearity
(between 10% and 90%) % ±0,3 ±1 ±0,5 ±0,10
Without Flat Field Correction – Half saturation
FPN rms LSB 0,3 2 - 1 - - 4 -
FPN peak-peak LSB - 2 7 - 7 - 30
PRNU hf % - 0,2 0,5 - 0,2 - - 0,2 -
PRNU peak-peak % - 1 3 - 1,5 - - 1,8 -
With Flat Field Correction
PRNU hf LSB - 0,7 2 - 1,5 - - 3,4 -
PRNU peak-peak LSB - 5 - - 10,5 - - 24 -
est conditions :
Figures in LSB are for a 12bits format.
Measured at exposure time = 100µs and line period = 100µs
Maximum data rate (4 × 40 MHz)
Light source 3200K with BG38 filter 2 mm thickness
Stabilized temperature 30/40/55 °C
(Room/Front Face/Internal)
SNR Calculated at 75% Vsat with
minimum Gain.

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2.2 Image Sensor
he ap structure of the sensors is the following :
On the BA9 Versions, the pixel is rectangular in order to facilitate the positioning of the Camera in the
spectrometer :
20µm height for the 10µm pitch.
28µm height for the 14µm pitch.
A custom height (up to 100µm for the 10µm pitch and 50µm for the 14µm are possible on demand :
Contact your sales Office.

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2.3 Response & QE curves
2.3.1 Quantum Efficiency
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0,2
0,3
0,4
0,5
0,6
0,7
0,8
0,9
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
QE(%)
2.3.2 Spectral Response
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120
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400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
14µ BA0
10µ BA0
14µ BA9
10µ BA9
Wavelength (nm)
Response LSB /nJ/cm²