Ophir-Spiricon SP-1550M User manual

SP-1550M Camera
User Guide
For Model
SP-1550M Phosphor Coated CCD Camera
For Use with the LBA-PC
Laser Beam Propagation
Analyzer
Camera Version 2.0
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© 2008 Ophir- Spiricon Inc.
Document No. 10998 Rev C

Notice
Ultracal! is a trademark of Ophir-Spiricon Inc.
The Ultracal! processing feature is protected under United States Patent
Nos. 5,418,562 and 5,440,338.
All rights to the product and any accompanying user guide(s) are reserved by Spiricon,
Inc.
Ophir-Spiricon Inc. reserves the right to make improvements to the product described in
this user guide at any time and without prior notice.
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and author assume no responsibility for errors, omissions, or any loss of data because of
said errors or omissions.
Personal computer hardware and component manufacturers, along with operating
system providers, constantly revise their products and software upon which this product
is dependent. While Spiricon, Inc. endeavors to maintain maximum compatibility with a
wide variety of personal computer configurations, Spiricon, Inc. makes no guarantee
that any one brand or model of personal computer will be compatible with any or all of
the features contained in this application, either now or in the future.
Obtain the latest version of this user guide at
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Table of Contents
Notice .......................................................................................................................3
Table of Figures.........................................................................................................6
Safety .......................................................................................................................7
1.1 Specifications...............................................................................................8
1.2 Physical Dimensions .....................................................................................9
1.3 Parts Description........................................................................................10
1.4 General Information ................................................................................... 11
1.5 Windowless Detector.................................................................................. 11
1.6 Camera Non-linearity..................................................................................12
1.7 Non-linear Correction ................................................................................. 13
1.8 Non-linearity Affects Laser Beam Measurements .......................................... 14
1.9 Non-linearity Correction Effect on Noise....................................................... 16
1.10 Beam Width Accuracy vs. Intensity .............................................................17
1.11 Wavelength Response ................................................................................ 18
1.12 Camera Switch Settings..............................................................................19
1.13 Common Accessories.................................................................................. 20
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Table of Figures
Figure 1 – Profile Dimensions .....................................................................................9
Figure 2 – Bottom and Face Dimensions .....................................................................9
Figure 3 – SP-1550M Parts Description...................................................................... 10
Figure 4 – Non-linearity of SP-1550M Camera............................................................12
Figure 5 – Linearity of SP-1550M with Correction.......................................................13
Figure 6 – Measured Beam Width of SP-1550M With and Without Correction............... 14
Figure 7 – Fiber Output With Camera Correction........................................................ 15
Figure 8 – Fiber Output Without Camera Correction................................................... 15
Table 1 – SP-1550M Camera S/N for Various Conditions............................................. 16
Figure 9 – SP-1550M Beam Width Error vs. Percent Peak Intensity ............................. 17
Figure 10 – Signal Required vs. Wavelength to Achieve Camear Full Signal Illumination
by anti-Stokes Up Conversion Material................................................... 18
Table 2 – Back Light Settings ................................................................................... 19
Table 3 – Electronic Shutter Settings......................................................................... 19
Table 4 – Gamma Correction Settings .......................................................................20
Table 5 – Gain Control Settings ................................................................................20
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Safety
Optical Radiation Hazards
Use of this instrument may require the operator to work within the optical path
of lasers. Exposure to radiation from these lasers may be sufficient to warrant
the use of protective equipment.
Unless the laser’s optical path is enclosed, the operator should be protected
against accidental exposure. Exposure to personnel other than the operator must
also be considered. Hazards include direct beam exposure and reflected
radiation.
When working with an unenclosed beam path, it is advisable to do so while the
laser is powered down or at reduced power levels. Whenever there is a risk for
dangerous exposure, protective eye shields and clothing should be worn.
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1.1 Specifications
Model SP-1550M EIA CCIR
Pick Up Device ½" CCD Image Sensor
Effective Pixels 768 (H) x 494 (V) 752 (H) x 582 (V)
LBA-PC Digitized Pixels 640 (H) x 480 (V) 756 (H) x 572 (V)
Cell Size 8.4 μm (H) x 9.8 μm (V) 8.6 μm (H) x 8.3 μm (V)
Sensor Dimensions 6.45 mm x 4.84 mm
LBA-PC Digitized Area 6.2 mm x 4.7 mm
Lens Mount CS Mount
Sync System Internal Crystal Control
Scanning System 2:1 Interlace, Interline transfer, Field Integration Mode Only
Video Out 1.0 V (p-p) 75 Ω
Video Format RS-170
Minimum Illumination 0.0001 lx. F1.4
Full Signal Illumination .3 μW/cm2 @ 980nm
Camera S/N Ratio 58 dB @ Gamma=1
Shutter Speed See Table 3
Power Consumption DC+12V ±10%
Power Supply 1.32 W
Operating Humidity Less than 95% RH (without condensation)
Operating Temperature -10°C to +40°C
Storage Humidity Less than 95% RH (without condensation)
Storage Temperature -30°C to +70°C
Dimensions 35.5 x 40 x 63 (mm)
Weight 98 g
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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1.2 Physical Dimensions
Figure 1 – Profile Dimensions
Figure 2 – Bottom and Face
Dimensions
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1.3 Parts Description
Figure 3 – SP-1550M Parts Description
1. Phosphor coated CCD front face
CAUTION: Windowless detector
2. Lens mount
CS mount
3. Iris level volume
Not used
4. Focusing adjustment screws
3 hex. Adjustment screws placed
at 120° intervals for fine-focusing
5. Auto-Iris socket
Not used
6. Mounting screw holes
¼"-20 threads, 4.5 ±0.2mm
7. Camera base
Mounting screw hole and four M3
size holes
8. Video Out (BNC)
Composite video signal output
9. Gamma correction switch
Three selectable values: 1.0, 0.45,
and .35
10. Power in
Connect the DC plug power
adapter
11. MGC volume adjusting
Manual gain control
12. AGC/MBC selection switch
Set AGC HI, LOW or MGC
13. Back light compensation switch
14. Electronic shutter On/Off switch
15. AE mode control
10 position shutter speed
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