Photon Focus L-2048 CameraLink Series User manual

User Manual
Photonfocus D/L-2048
CameraLink® Series
CMOS Area Scan Camera
MAN054 11/2013 V1.3

All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No
responsibility is assumed by Photonfocus AG for its use. Photonfocus AG reserves the right to
make changes to this information without notice.
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior
permission having been obtained from Photonfocus AG.
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Contents
1 Preface 7
1.1 AboutPhotonfocus...................................... 7
1.2 Contact............................................. 7
1.3 SalesOffices .......................................... 7
1.4 Furtherinformation...................................... 7
1.5 Legend ............................................. 8
2 Introduction 9
2.1 CameraNamingconvention................................. 9
2.2 Cameralist........................................... 10
3 How to get started (CameraLink®) 11
4 Product Specification 15
4.1 Introduction .......................................... 15
4.2 FeatureOverview ....................................... 16
4.3 AvailableCameraModels .................................. 17
4.4 TechnicalSpecification .................................... 18
4.5 RGBBayerPatternFilter ................................... 22
4.6 Frame Grabber relevant Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.6.1 3TapMode ...................................... 24
5 Functionality 25
5.1 ReductionofImageSize ................................... 25
5.1.1 Region of Interest (ROI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1.2 Line Scan Mode (L-cameras only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.1.3 Multiple Regions of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.1.4 Decimation (monochrome cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.1.5 Decimation (colour cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.1.6 MaximalFrameRate ................................. 35
5.2 TriggerandStrobe ...................................... 37
5.2.1 Introduction ...................................... 37
5.2.2 TriggerSource..................................... 37
5.2.3 Exposure Time Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.2.4 TriggerDelay...................................... 41
5.2.5 BurstTrigger...................................... 41
5.2.6 Triggertimingvalues................................. 43
5.2.7 SoftwareTrigger ................................... 45
5.2.8 Missed Trigger Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2.9 Counter Reset by an External Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2.10StrobeOutput..................................... 46
5.3 High Dynamic Range (multiple slope) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4 DataPathOverview...................................... 49
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5.5 GainandOffset ........................................ 50
5.6 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.6.1 Gain........................................... 51
5.6.2 Gamma......................................... 52
5.6.3 User-defined Look-up Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.6.4 Region LUT and LUT Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.7 Crosshairs............................................ 56
5.7.1 Functionality...................................... 56
5.8 Image Information and Status Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.8.1 Counters and Average Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.8.2 StatusLine ....................................... 58
5.8.3 CameraTypeCodes.................................. 60
5.9 TestImages........................................... 61
5.9.1 Ramp .......................................... 61
5.9.2 LFSR........................................... 61
5.9.3 Troubleshooting using the LFSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
5.10 Configuration Interface (CameraLink®) .......................... 64
6 Hardware Interface 65
6.1 Connectors........................................... 65
6.1.1 CameraLink®Connector ............................... 65
6.1.2 PowerSupply ..................................... 65
6.1.3 Trigger and Strobe Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.1.4 Status Indicator (CameraLink®cameras)...................... 67
6.1.5 CameraLink®DataInterface............................. 67
7 The PFRemote Control Tool 69
7.1 Overview............................................ 69
7.2 PFRemoteandPFLib ..................................... 69
7.3 OperatingSystem....................................... 69
7.4 InstallationNotes ....................................... 69
7.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
7.5.1 PortBrowser...................................... 70
7.5.2 Ports, Device Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7.5.3 MainButtons ..................................... 72
7.6 DeviceProperties ....................................... 72
8 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 73
8.1 MV1-D2048(x1088)-160, MV1-L2048-160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
8.1.1 Exposure ........................................ 74
8.1.2 Window ........................................ 75
8.1.3 Trigger ......................................... 77
8.1.4 DataOutput...................................... 79
8.1.5 Data Output (MV1-D2048x1088(I)-240 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
8.1.6 LUT(Look-Up-Table) ................................. 83
8.1.7 Multislope ....................................... 85
8.1.8 LineScan (MV1-L2048 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
8.1.9 Info ........................................... 88
9 Mechanical Considerations 91
9.1 MechanicalInterface ..................................... 91
9.1.1 MV1 cameras with CameraLink®Interface..................... 91
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10 Warranty 93
10.1WarrantyTerms ........................................ 93
10.2WarrantyClaim ........................................ 93
11 References 95
A Pinouts 97
A.1 PowerSupplyConnector................................... 97
A.2 CameraLink®Connector ................................... 98
B Camera Revisions 101
B.1 GeneralRemarks .......................................101
B.2 2MPAreaScanCameras ...................................102
B.3 4MP Area Scan Cameras Speedgrade 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
B.4 4MP Area Scan Cameras Speedgrade 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
B.5 LineScanCameras.......................................103
C Revision History 107
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Preface
1.1 About Photonfocus
The Swiss company Photonfocus is one of the leading specialists in the development of CMOS
image sensors and corresponding industrial cameras for machine vision, security & surveillance
and automotive markets.
Photonfocus is dedicated to making the latest generation of CMOS technology commercially
available. Active Pixel Sensor (APS) and global shutter technologies enable high speed and
high dynamic range (120 dB) applications, while avoiding disadvantages like image lag,
blooming and smear.
Photonfocus has proven that the image quality of modern CMOS sensors is now appropriate
for demanding applications. Photonfocus’ product range is complemented by custom design
solutions in the area of camera electronics and CMOS image sensors.
Photonfocus is ISO 9001 certified. All products are produced with the latest techniques in order
to ensure the highest degree of quality.
1.2 Contact
Photonfocus AG, Bahnhofplatz 10, CH-8853 Lachen SZ, Switzerland
Sales Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Support Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Table 1.1: Photonfocus Contact
1.3 Sales Offices
Photonfocus products are available through an extensive international distribution network
and through our key account managers. Details of the distributor nearest you and contacts to
our key account managers can be found at www.photonfocus.com.
1.4 Further information
Photonfocus reserves the right to make changes to its products and documenta-
tion without notice. Photonfocus products are neither intended nor certified for
use in life support systems or in other critical systems. The use of Photonfocus
products in such applications is prohibited.
Photonfocus is a trademark and LinLog®is a registered trademark of Photonfo-
cus AG. CameraLink®and GigE Vision®are a registered mark of the Automated
Imaging Association. Product and company names mentioned herein are trade-
marks or trade names of their respective companies.
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1 Preface
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited
without prior permission having been obtained from Photonfocus AG.
Photonfocus can not be held responsible for any technical or typographical er-
rors.
1.5 Legend
In this documentation the reader’s attention is drawn to the following icons:
Important note
Alerts and additional information
Attention, critical warning
✎
Notification, user guide
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