Hamamatsu Photonics C11440-36U User manual

A1210300-01
Digital CMOS Camera
C11440-36U
Instruction Manual
Thank you for your purchase
•Follow the safety precautions in Chapter 1 in order to avoid personal
injury and damage to property when using this camera. Be sure to read
this Instruction manual beforehand in order to use the digital camera
correctly. The manual describes the correct method of handing the
camera and provides cautions in order to avoid accidents.
•After reading, keep the manual where it can be referred to at any time.
Ver.1.1
Nov 2015
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INDICATION OF THE SYMBOLS1-1
The following symbols can be found on this camera:
Direct current
Alternating current
CLASSIFICATION OF WARNING1-2
We have classified the warnings symbols that appear in this instruction manual and on the
camera as follows for your convenience. Make sure that you fully understand them and obey the
instructions they contain.
Improper handling of the camera without observing these
warnings could lead to serious injury to the user and even death.
Improper handling of the camera without observing these cautions
could lead to personal injury to the user or damage to property.
Note
This symbol indicates a note to help you get the best performance from the camera.
Read the contents of the note carefully to ensure correct and safe use. Failure to
observe one of these notes might impair the performance of the camera.
This symbol indicates a cautionary item that should be obeyed when handling the
camera. Read the contents carefully to ensure correct and safe use.
This symbol indicates an action that is forbidden. Read the contents carefully and be
sure to obey them.
This symbol indicates a compulsory action or instruction. Read the contents carefully
and be sure to obey them.

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Power supply
Use the camera with the voltage indicated on the rating sticker. Using a
different voltage can damage the camera and lead to fire or electric shock.
Cables
Be careful not to place heavy objects on cables or bend it excessively.
Doing so can damage the cable and lead to fire or electric shock.
Power supply cord
Use the accessory of the AC adapter when this camera is used.
Do not touch the plug with wet hand. Doing so can lead to electric shock.
Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the camera
Doing so can also lead to damage and even injury, as some internal
components become very hot
. Only touch parts as indicated in this
manual.
Do not insert a foreign substance into the camera
Do not allow foreign objects such as combustible substances, metal
objects or water to get inside the camera. They can damage the camera
and lead to fire or electric shock.
If an abnormality occurs
Such as the image suddenly disappearing or a strange noise, smell or see
smoke coming from the camera, stop the power supply immediately and
contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor. Never attempt to repair
the camera yourself.

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AC adapter
When unplugging the AC adapter, always pull by the plug, not the cord.
Doing so can lead to fire or electric shock.
Remove the AC adapter from the outlet when not using the camera for long
periods of time. Doing so can damage the cable and lead to fire or electric
shock.
Connecting and disconnecting cables
Always turn off the power supply of the peripheral devi
ce before
connecting and disconnecting cables.
Fixed the camera
When fitting the camera to a tripod or other fixture, use the screw hole in
the camera bottom. Be careful that the fitting screw does not enter more
than 8 mm. Screwing it in excessively can damage the camera.
Lenses
Be careful not to screw the lens more than 5 mm onto the C-mount of the
camera. Screwing it in excessively can damage the camera.
Shipping precautions
When transporting the camera by truck, ship, airplane, etc., wrap it
securely in packaging material or something similar.
Strong impact
Do not subject the camera to strong shocks by dropping it, for example.
Doing so can damage the camera.
Operating environment
This camera
is designed and tested for use in an industrial environment. If
this camera is used in residential areas, EMI (electro-magnetic
interference) may occur. This camera
must not be used in residential
areas.
Disposal
When disposing of the camera, take appropriate measures in compliance
with applicable regulations regarding waste disposal and correctly
dispose of it yourself, or
entrust disposal to a licensed industrial waste
disposal company. In any case, be sure to comply with the regulations in
your country, state, region or province to ensure the camera is disposed of
legally and correctly.

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2. CHECK THE CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
When you open the package, check that the following items are included before use. If the
contents are incorrect, insufficient or damaged in any way, contact Hamamatsu subsidiary
or local distributor without attempting to operate the camera.
C11440-36U camera
1
AC adapter
1
Power supply cord for AC adapter
1
Lens mount cap (attached to the camera)
1
C11440-36U Before Use (Booklet)
1
C11440-36U Instruction manual (CD-ROM)
1
[Option]
SMA-BNC cable
A12106-05
SMA-SMA cable
A12107-05
USB 3.0 interface board*
M9982-26
USB 3.0 MicroB interface cable (3 m)
A12046-03
Note
•The cable listed in option is highly recommended for use with the camera. The camera
system may not confirm to CE marking regulation if other type of cable is used with.
Note
* A12046-03 (USB 3.0 MicroB interface cable) is included, when M9982-26 (USB 3.0
interface board) is ordered.

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3. INSTALLATION
Avoid using or storing this camera in the following places
•
Where the ambient temperature for using this system might fall below 0 °C or rise
above +40 °C
•Where the ambient temperature for storing this system might fall below -10 °C or
rise above +50 °C
•Where the temperature varies extremely
•In direct sunlight or near a heater
•Where the humidity is 30 % or less or 80 % or more or where there is dripping water
•Where the dew condensation might generate
•Close to a strong source of magnetism or radio waves
•Where there is vibration
•Where it might come into contact with corrosive gases (such as chlorine or fluorine)
•Where there is a lot of dust
•Do not allow the ventilation ports to become blocked
Do not allow the ventilation ports to become blocked
To prevent overheating in the camera’s
interior, do not wrap the unit in
cloth or other material, or in any way allow the power supply unit’s
ventilation ports to become blocked.
If the camera is being operated in an enclosed environment, ensure
clearance of at least 10 cm from both the intake and exhaust vents when
setting up the camera.

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Contents
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................................ 1
INDICATION OF THE SYMBOLS .........................................................................11-1
CLASSIFICATION OF WARNING ........................................................................11-2
2. CHECK THE CONTENTS OF PACKAGE................................................... 4
3. INSTALLATION........................................................................................... 5
4. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................. 8
5. FEATURES.................................................................................................. 8
6. NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE PARTS ................................................. 10
7. CONNECTING CABLE.............................................................................. 12
CONNECTING CABLE........................................................................................127-1
8. OPERATION.............................................................................................. 13
PREPARATION FOR IMAGING..........................................................................138-1
END OF IMAGING ...............................................................................................138-2
9. DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS ............................................. 14
THEORY OF CMOS IMAGE SENSOR ...............................................................149-1
READOUT METHOD...........................................................................................159-2
FREE RUNNING MODE ......................................................................................169-3
9-3-1 Normal readout mode................................................................................16
9-3-2 Electrical shutter mode ..............................................................................16
EXTERNAL TRIGGER MODE.............................................................................179-4
9-4-1 Edge trigger mode .....................................................................................17
9-4-2 Level trigger mode.....................................................................................18
9-4-3 Synchronous readout trigger mode ............................................................18
9-4-4 Start trigger mode......................................................................................20
9-4-5 Trigger delay function ................................................................................20
SOFTWARE TRIGGER MODE ...........................................................................209-5
CONFIGURING EXPOSURE TIME.....................................................................219-6
FRAME RATE CALCULATION...........................................................................219-7
TRIGGER OUTPUT .............................................................................................229-8
9-8-1 Global exposure timing output ...................................................................22
9-8-2 Programmable timing output ......................................................................22
9-8-3 Trigger ready output ..................................................................................23
ANALOG GAIN FUNCTION ................................................................................239-9
REAL-TIME CORRECTION FUNCTIONS ..........................................................239-10
10. PRECAUTION USING CMOS IMAGE SENSOR....................................... 24
11. MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 25
CARE ...................................................................................................................2511-1
12. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ......................................................... 26
IMAGE IS NOT TRANSFERRED ........................................................................2612-1
ALTHOUGH IMAGES ARE TRANSFFERED.....................................................2612-2
13. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 27

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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................2713-1
14. DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES....................................................................... 30
15. WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 31
16. CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................... 32

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4. OVERVIEW
C11440-36U is a USB 3.0 Output and non-cooling digital camera, which is equipped with
Global Shutter CMOS image sensor. C11440-36U realizes the multiple benefits of high
resolution, high readout speed, and low noise all at once.
C11440-36U provides 2.3 megapixels resolution at 64.9 fps (and up to 2008.9 fps by
sub-array readout) while achieving 6.6 electrons (r.m.s.) readout noise performance.
Moreover, the camera delivers high sensitivity through its on-chip micro lens, 5000:1 high
dynamic range, on-chip analog gain and correction feature that make the camera suitable
for almost any scientific application from bright field imaging to low-light fluorescence
imaging across a wide spectral range. Various external trigger functions and timing output
functions ensure proper timing control with peripheral equipment to cover a wide range of
applications.
C11440-36U is the new scientific digital camera for life science microscopy, semiconductor
inspection, x-ray scintillator readout or industrial imaging.
5. FEATURES
(1) Readout noise
With the CMOS image sensor in the camera, the pixel amplifier is optimized: it has high
gain from optimizing the semiconductor process, and the difference among pixel
amplifiers is greatly minimized. In addition, there is the on-chip CDS (correlated double
sampling) circuit, which plays an important role in achieving low noise. Moreover, the
data of one horizontal line is read by the on-chip column amplifier and A/D in parallel
and simultaneously. As a result, it achieves very fast readout speed while keeping very
good low-noise performance.
The camera has lower readout noise (6.6 electrons) than the conventional CCD
camera. Moreover, high-speed readout (64.9 fps with 2.3 megapixels) with very low
readout noise can now be achieved.
(2) Global shutter
In general, rolling shutter method is commonly used as the exposure and the readout
mode of the CMOS image sensor. In this method, the exposure timing is varied by
each line. This variation can cause distortion when capturing a moving subject.
On the other hand, a global shutter method is applied in this camera. Thereby the
exposure timing is same at the all lines.
(3) Pixel number and pixel size
The CMOS image sensor has 5.86 µm x 5.86 µm pixel sizes that is equivalent to
conventional CCD image sensor (2/3 inch, 1.3 megapixels). Also, the camera can
observe a wider field of view because the pixel number, 1.3 megapixels, is about 1.7
times that of the conventional CCD image sensor (2/3 inch, 1.3 megapixels).
(4) Readout method
The camera has a variety of readout modes. In addition to full resolution readout mode,
sub-array readout and binning readout are supported.