Fairchild CAM/CMOS-2K.LS User manual

OWL CAMERA SERIES
CAM/CMOS-2K.LS
ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE
Line Scan Camera
Camera User’s Manual
Models RDI & MRDI

EMC Conformance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This product fulfills the following requirements of the standards and carries the CE
marking.
EMC: FCC Part 15, Subpart B
EN 6100-6-4:2001
EN 6100-6-2:2001
EN6100-3-2:2000
EN 6100-3-3:1995/A1:2001
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FAIRCHILD IMAGING
OWL CAMERA SERIES
USERS MANUAL
The CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Line Scan Camera
Rev B
© 2004 Fairchild Imaging, Inc.
Fairchild Imaging, Inc.
1801 McCarthy Blvd.
Milpitas CA 95035 USA
1-800-325-6975
www.fairchildimaging.com
PRELIMINARY DOCUMENT
The information in this manual is preliminary.
All information provided in this manual is believed to be correct at the
time of writing. No responsibility is assumed by Fairchild Imaging for its
use. Fairchild Imaging intends to make this manual as accurate as
possible and reserves the right to make changes to this information
without notice.
Terminology
Every effort has been made in this manual to use standard, consistent
definitions. In particular, the following terminology has been adopted:
• Configuration refers to CameraLinkTM setup including choice of
Base, Dual Base or Medium; one or two PCs; transmitted data
path width, etc.
• Mode refers to synchronization control; i.e., Freerunning, ExSynch,
etc.
• Parameter refers to user-settable variables such as exposure
(integration) time, line rate, etc.
• Environment refers to the entire collection of user-settable items:
configuration, mode, parameters, image/test pattern, etc.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1
Introduction to the CAM/CMOS-2K.LS
Ultra-High Performance Line Scan Camera ........................................................ 6
1.1 Camera Highlights............................................................................................ 6
1.2 Camera Specification: RDI and MRDI Performance Specification .................. 7
1.3 Thermal Considerations ................................................................................... 8
1.4 Image Sensor................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 2
Camera Hardware Interface..................................................................................11
2.1 Installation Overview ........................................................................................11
2.2 Connectors, Pinouts and Cables ......................................................................11
2.3 Power Supply ...................................................................................................12
2.4 LED Indicator Status Lamp ..............................................................................13
SECTION 3
Camera Control .....................................................................................................14
3.1 Quick Start with the Camera Link™ Interface ..................................................14
3.2 Commands.......................................................................................................14
3.3 Camera Command Summary...........................................................................18
3.4 The Four Modes for Synchronizing with the CAM/CMOS-2K.LS .....................19
SECTION 4
Mechanical and Optical Guidance .......................................................................26
4.1 Camera Dimensions and Mounting Facilities ...................................................26
4.2 Lensing.............................................................................................................27
4.3 Lens Mount Extender Tube ..............................................................................27
4.4 Mechanical Drawing of Available Camera Face Mounting “L” Bracket.............29
4.5 Lenses..............................................................................................................30
4.6 Positioning Accuracy of the Sensor Chip in the Camera ..................................30
4.7 Illumination .......................................................................................................30
4.8 Light Sources ...................................................................................................30
4.9 Lens Modeling ..................................................................................................31
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SECTION 5
Handling Instructions ...........................................................................................32
5.1 Electrostatic Discharge.....................................................................................32
5.2 Preventing ESD Damage .................................................................................32
5.3 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches......................................................32
5.4 Cleaning the Sensor Window ...........................................................................32
SECTION 6
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................33
6.1 Check the Obvious Things First .......................................................................33
6.2 Use the Camera Control Interface to Perform Checks .....................................33
6.3 Other Areas You Should Check .......................................................................33
SECTION 7
Product Support....................................................................................................35
REFERENCE A
Camera Link™ Introduction .................................................................................36
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SECTION 1
Introduction to the CAM/CMOS-2K.LS
Ultra-High Performance Line Scan Camera
1.1 Camera Highlights
Description
The OWL CMOS Line Scan Camera is an ultra-sensitive camera for use in line scan applications
that demand high performance under low light conditions. The camera is based upon a 2K CMOS
linear sensor that utilizes an active reset technology to obtain high performance in low light
applications while operating at very high data rates. Two versions of this camera are available.
RDI (Read During Integration) mode runs at line rates up to 38 KHz.
Read noise for this version is ~9e- (<5.7DN in 12 bit data).
MRDI (Multiple Read During Integrate) mode has a maximum read noise
of 0.4e- at a maximum line rate of 2.9KHz.
The CMOS linear sensor that is used in this camera has a unique feature that allows gain
selectability at the pixel level. The gain of each pixel can be switched between high or low gain. In
the high gain mode, the noise is minimized, while in the low gain mode, the dynamic range is
maximized.
The 12-bit output of this camera line utilizes CameraLink and will provide data at 80 MHz (40 MHz
per output). The camera offers features such as anti-blooming and programmable gain and offset.
It is packaged in a very compacted and rugged housing that contains a standard M58 x 0.75 base
lens thread. Optional (Nikon F or C Mount) lens adapters are available.
Programmability
• Simple menu-based configuration for selection of gain, calibration, test patterns operational
control, and diagnostics.
• CameraLink TM camera-PC communications.
Usability
• Programmable gain, offsets, and controls
• Internal flat field correction
• Easy integration “plug compatible” Camera LinkTM interface
• Exposure control
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Full Spectrum of Applications
• Precision manufacturing inspection
• Web inspection
• Sorting and routing
• Biomedical readout systems
• Diagnostic systems
1.2 Camera Specification:
RDI and MRDI Performance Specification
Table 1.2.1
Functions RDI MRDI
Data rates Up to 80 MHz Up to 80 MHz
Line rates 38 KHz 2.9 KHz
Dynamic Range High gain 650:1
Low gain 1100:1
High gain 10,000:1
Low gain 31,000:1
Resolution 2048 pixels 2048 pixels
Pixel size 7µm x 7µm 7µm x 7µm
Max Clock speed 80 MHz 80 MHz
Max Pixel Clock per Output 40 MHz 40 MHZ
Anti Blooming 15000 X 15000 X
Digitized (ADC) Output 12 bits 12 bits
Pixel gain selectable pixel-by-
pixel
1X or 8.5X 1X or 8.5X
Output Gain Range 18 dB 18 dB
External Synchronization Option available Option available
Random Noise (pk-pk) rms* 44DN pk-pk, 6DN RMS 3DN pk-pk, 0.4DN RMS
Noise Equivalent Exposure 9.7 pJ/CM2 * .7 pJ/CM2
Sat. Equivalent Exposure 5 nJ/CM2 * 40 nJ/CM2** 5 nJ/CM2 40 nJ/CM2**
Intuitive command-control
instruction set
See Section 3.2 See Section 3.2
Sensitivity: High gain
Low gain
>700 DN/nJ/cm2
61.5 DN/nJ/cm2
>700 DN/nJ/cm2
61.5 DN/nJ/cm2
Flat field correction Internal Internal
Lens mount type M58 to Nikon F-mount &
C – mount
M58 to Nikon F-mount &
C-mount
Body Size (W H D) 3.92” W x 3.92”H x 1.84 D 3.92” W x 3.92”H x 1.84 D
Power Supply 5.0V 5.0V
Power Dissipation 2.5W 2.5W
Ambient Operating Temp 0 to 45°C 0 to 45°C
Storage Temp 0 to 75°C 0 to 75°C
Power Connector 4 – pin Hirose HR10A-7R-4P 4 – pin Hirose HR10A-7R-4P
Data Connector MDR-26 CameraLinkTM config.
Single Base
One 3m 10226-6212VC
MDR-26 CameraLinkTM config.
Single Base
One 3m 10226-6212VC
Control connector CameraLinkTM Connectors CameraLinkTM Connectors
*At High Gain ** At Low Gain
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Table 1.2.2
Settings and Controls
Function Factory
Calibrated
User
Settable
Camera
Link
Reset to Default Conditions X X
Fixed Pattern Noise Correction X X X
PRNU Correction X X
Integration Time X X
External Synch / Free Run X X
Pixel Level Gain X X
Line Synchronization X X
Test Patterns X X X
1.3 Thermal Considerations
The CAM/CMOS 2K.LS has been carefully designed to separate the camera electronics
from the image sensor. In addition, the Fairchild Imaging CMOS sensor runs cooler than a
CCD device.
Fairchild Imaging advises waiting until the camera has stabilized
thermally before performing offset and gain corrections. You can determine
that the camera has stabilized thermally by repeatedly using the "TSB"
command to read sensor temperature. When sensor temperature changes
less than 0.1
° C per minute, the camera has stabilized.
Try to avoid excess temperatures in the ambient around the camera.
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Figure 1.3.1
RDI and MRDI Responsivity Curve
1.4 Image Sensor
Pixel level processing image sensors are based on the principle that photons induced by charge at
the pixel site should be converted to, as nearly as possible, a noise-free signal at the pixel site.
The application of this principle produces the lowest possible noise and also allows signal control
at each pixel.
As is true in other sensors, photons induce charge which is collected on a capacitor at the photo
site. In a pixel level processing sensor, this charge is converted to an amplified voltage at the
pixel. This voltage is then read out through a multiplexor to an external circuit. Since the readout
starts with a strong signal, the dominant read noise source is the noise associated with the charge
accumulation at the pixel.
The 2048 x 1 linear CMOS image sensor uses a low fixed pattern noise capacitive transimpedance
amplifier (LFPN CTIA) pixel architecture. The pixel also includes circuitry for reducing 1/f noise,
correlated double sampling, electronic shuttering, and a horizontal anti-blooming drain. High speed
non-destructive readout of the sensor is achieved by using a hierarchial readout structure with two
output ports.
In simplified form, the pixel integration cycle consists of three steps: 1) reset the capacitor to fully
charged, 2) accumulate electrons on the capacitor, and 3) read the resulting charge value.
Conventionally these steps have been done by sensor-wide controls. Use of pixel level processing
results in at least an order of magnitude reduction in noise due to the reset step as well as noise
reduction in the multiplexing of the pixel values and the noise due to amplification for off chip drive.
Shown on the following page is a block diagram of the Fairchild Imaging 2048 x 1 CMOS sensor.
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Figure 1.4.1
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