First Light C-RED 2 Instruction manual

C-RED 2
Quick Start Manual
C-RED 2 Quick Start_20180622

Thank you for choosing C-RED 2!
C-RED 2 features and performances are described in detail within the User Manual, that you can find on your
USB key or on our website: www.first-light.fr/downloads/
Please contact our support for any question at: [e-mail]
1. WARNINGS
Your C-RED 2 camera contains fragile components, handle it with care.
Do not open the camera, your warranty will be void.
Always use the supplied power unit.
Always follow the instructions of use.
2. SYMBOLS AND INDICATIONS
Please read this Quick Start guide and the following definitions carefully to understand the potential dangers
and the precautions to take.
Please refer to the User Manual if a WARNING symbol is marked on the camera.
The CE marking indicates the conformity of the camera to the European legislation
This pictogram indicates a direct current operation
This pictogram invites the user to refer to the instructions / user manual
This pictogram refers to indoor use
This pictogram refers to Protection class category 1
This pictogram indicates that the product is compliant with the RoHS limitation

3. DISPOSAL
In case of disposal, do not throw your camera in waste disposal and send it back to
First Light Imaging
4. WARNINGS
General warnings
The equipment must be plugged on an electrical wiring compliant with the relevant standards in the country
(in France: NFC 15-100). This wiring must be protected from overcurrent, overvoltage and ground defaults.
Equipments connected must be compliant with the EN 60950-1 Ed.2006 standard, or to their own standards.
The power cable plug serves as a disconnection device and should be easily accessible.
Do not place the equipment close to a heating source or a humidity source.
Do not close the ventilation system to avoid any overheating.
The security of the system which integrates the equipment is the responsibility of the system assembler only.
For your safety, the equipment must be TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED before any technical intervention.
The security provided with this equipment is only guaranteed with a use in accordance with the specified
purpose. Only use the provided (XPPower, model AJM90PS12) power supply.
The use of a Polymer Lithium battery involves fire hazard which can seriously harm goods and persons. The
user fully agrees to accept the risks and responsibility.
The manufacturer and the distributor cannot be held responsible for any damage to goods and persons as
they cannot control the proper use of the battery (charge, discharge, storage).
IMPORTANT NOTE: For Switzerland: the annex 4.10 of the SR 814.013 standard is applicable to batteries.
5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply
Voltage
100 – 240 VAC
Frequency
50 – 60 Hz
Current
1.5 A – 0.6A
Camera’s dimensions
Length
143 mm
Width
74.91 mm
Height 55 mm
Operation conditions
Maximum temperature
35°C
Humidity
80 %

6. CONTENTS OF PACKAGE*
C-RED 2 Camera Pack
Accessories
Please note that accessories can be ordered separately. Please contact your sales representative for details
and pricing of our different accessory packs.
*Items may differ from pictures.
Item name
Quantity
Picture
Camera
1
Power supply 1
IEC cable 1
USB-C to USB-A cable 1
USB key with User manual + Demo software + Test report 1
Quick start Manual
1
Item name
Quantity
Picture
Male cooling hoses connectors
2
M6 Adapter with 1 kit x screws
1
LEMO male connectors for synchronization 2
Industrial USB cable (2, 3 or 5m length) 1

7. CAMERA DESCRIPTION AND START UP
Please refer to the following figure and follow the order listed below, before connecting your camera:
Cooling
The camera can be air cooled or liquid cooled (no liquid nitrogen) (1).
By default, the camera activates its fan.
Air cooling allows to cool the detector down to nominal -15°C with a maximum room temperature of 35°C.
Air cooling is ensured by the fan, and the fan speed can be controlled in automatic mode or manual mode.
Liquid cooling (1) allows to cool the detector down to nominal -40°C with the following conditions.
Cooling System
Parameters
Value
Flow rate
≥ 0.5 L/min
Pressure
10 bar max
Liquid Temperature
35°C max
Approved Fluids Ethylen Glycol aqueous solution (Max concentration: 50%)
Distilled water or deionized water (Min temperature 10°C)
Cooling capacity
100 W minimum
Heat is evacuated by circulating a cooling fluid through two ports (G1/8 thread). To fasten your connectors,
First Light Imaging recommends using Loctite 577 thread sealant.
The cooling hoses can be fastened in any order.
After turning on the cooling unit, please check that no leaks are visible.

Data connection
The camera can operate either with Camera Link®or USB-3.1 Gen 1.
Camera Link®connection (2)
The camera is compliant with Camera Link®Full and requires two data cables with male SDR-26 Mini
Camera Link®connectors.
The Camera Link®plugs are numbered: CL1 is on top, CL2 is below.
The Camera Link®connectors can be plugged and fastened in any order but reversing the order will prevent
camera operation. The Camera Link®connections can be plugged or unplugged either if the camera is ON or
OFF.
Please install the demo software for the acquisition board which is provided on the USB key.
Please note that our cameras have been developed and tested with specific grabbers that we highly
recommend using. Please refer to the demo software manual.
List of tested recommended grabbers:
- MATROX Radient eV-cl full
- Teledyne DALSA X64 Xcelera-CL (Windows only)
USB connection (3)
The camera only supports USB-3.1 Gen 1 connection. The USB-3 interface requires a standard USB-C
connector.
To use the camera USB connection, please use a windows 10 OS.
Also before using USB-3.1 Gen 1 connection, the C-RED 2 USB-3.1 Gen 1 drivers must be installed on the PC.
Please refer to the demo software manual.
8. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION (4)
Please plug firstly the provided power supply LEMO cable to the back of the camera (4), then connect it to the
line plug.
First Light Imaging recommends turning the cooling system on BEFORE turning on the
camera.
Synchro connection (5) and Ethernet connection (6)
Please refer to the User Manual.

9. POWERING UP/DOWN
Power ON:
When the power LEMO is connected to the camera, and the power supply to the line plug, the camera is ON.
Power OFF:
Please use the CLI command “shutdown” from a simple terminal before turning off the camera. First unplug
the power supply from the line plug, then unplug the LEMO cable from the camera.
10. CAMERA CONTROL
Demo GUI software
The Graphical User Interface (GUI) demo software is provided in the USB key supplied with C-RED 2, or
available on demand at [e-mail].
Camera status
Once the camera is properly powered up the system boots and C-RED 2 is ready to operate.
A white or purple diode signal, visible through the camera’s body holes, confirms the operability.
Camera status
Camera’s led color
Description
Configuring
Blue
Camera starting
Operational
Green
Camera configuration is applied
Operational (cooling)
White
Camera is cooling down
Operational (cold)
Purple
Camera has reached target temperature
Operational (throttling) Purple double blink Because of temperature environment, the camera can’t
reach the set point and is limiting itself to the lower
possible temperature
Safe Red double blink The camera detects an error. The detector is turned off. To
be able to reuse the camera, you must restart it.
Prevsafe
Yellow
When you restart the camera after a safe state, the
camera will be stopped in prevsafe state. You have to use
the continue command to resume the camera starting.
Locked Red The camera detects a critical error. The camera is
unusable, please contact First Light Imaging for support.
Safe (rescue FW) Orange double
blink
The camera detects a critical error. The camera is
unusable, please contact First Light Imaging for support.

11. OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Maximum cooling fluid temperature: 35°C
Minimum cooling fluid temperature:
Dew point of the room (recommended)
Maximum Use / Storage temperature:
45°C
Minimum Use / Storage temperature:
10°C
Maximum Relative Humidity:
0% to 80%*
*If the camera uses liquid cooling, be careful to the dew point
Absolute pressure:
500 mbar* to 2 bar
* First Light Imaging recommends using liquid cooling for pressure lower than 1 bar
Dew point:
Please use the cooling fluid at a temperature above the dew point. If the dew point is unknown, use a cooling
fluid at a temperature which is not below the room temperature.
12. OPERATION
By default, the camera operates in CDS mode. It can also operate in IMRO mode.
The camera can operate in full frame or in cropping mode.
Integration/readout function
The acquisition speed can be set to any value from 0.001 to 600 fps.
The integration time can also be set. The integration time range is [50µs - ~1/fps] *
*For integration time below 50µs, please contact First Light Imaging at [e-mail]
Sensibility scale mode
Signal can be integrated in low, medium or high gain corresponding to high, medium and small integration
capacity, respectively. The modification of the integration capacity impacts the dynamic of the signal and thus
implies a change of the noise level.
Bias/Flat Correction
Bias/Flat correction can be done on the fly by the camera.
Flat and Bias correction files can be computed automatically by the camera Alternatively, custom correction
files can be uploaded to the camera using serial connection (either USB or CL).
To apply the image corrections: First, build the bias file and apply it, then, build the flat file and apply it.
Please refer to the software demo user manual for further details.

13. PRECAUTIONS
C-RED 2 is a high end scientific instrument and should not be exposed to shocks, extreme temperatures,
humidity, dusty environment, and static shocks.
Any electronic equipment that has to be connected to C-RED 2 should be fitted with appropriate protection on
all power lines.
Any connected equipment should be powered off before removing any connection between the computer and
C-RED 2.
14. MAINTENANCE
Cleaning of window
Never use an unclean cloth to wipe the window of the camera.
The window should be cleaned with a dry and soft cloth, you can use water or ethanol and gently wipe the
window.
Please avoid touching the window.
Storage
When not in use, please store your camera in a dry place, in its box.

15. CONTACTS
For the USA:
FIRST LIGHT IMAGING Corp.
185 Alewife Brook Parkway, Ste 210
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
Tel.: + 33 4 42 61 29 20
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.first-light.us
For the rest of the world:
FIRST LIGHT IMAGING SAS
Europarc Sainte Victoire, Bât. 6
Route de Valbrillant, Le Canet
13590 Meyreuil
France
Tel.: + 33 4 42 61 29 20
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.first-light.fr

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