Photon Focus MV-D1024E-3D01-160 User manual

User Manual
MV-D1024E-3D01-160
3D CMOS Camera
MAN037 04/2009 V1.1

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 How to get started (CameraLink®) 9
3 Product Specification 13
3.1 Introduction .......................................... 13
3.2 FeatureOverview ....................................... 14
3.3 TechnicalSpecification .................................... 15
3.4 Frame Grabber relevant Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Functionality 19
4.1 ImageAcquisition....................................... 19
4.1.1 ReadoutModes .................................... 19
4.1.2 ExposureControl ................................... 21
4.1.3 MaximumFrameRate ................................ 21
4.1.4 Constant Frame Rate (CFR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2 ImageInformation ...................................... 22
4.2.1 Counters and Average Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.2 StatusLine ....................................... 23
4.3 PixelResponse......................................... 24
4.3.1 LinearResponse.................................... 24
4.3.2 LinLog®......................................... 24
4.3.3 Skimming........................................ 29
4.3.4 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.5 TestImages....................................... 32
4.4 ImageCorrection ....................................... 35
4.4.1 Overview........................................ 35
4.4.2 Offset Correction (FPN, Hot Pixels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.4.3 GainCorrection .................................... 37
4.4.4 CorrectedImage.................................... 38
4.5 ReductionofImageSize ................................... 39
4.5.1 Region of Interest (ROI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.5.2 Multiple Regions of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.5.3 Decimation....................................... 43
4.6 ExternalTrigger ........................................ 43
4.6.1 TriggerSource..................................... 43
4.6.2 TriggerMode ..................................... 44
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4.6.3 TriggerDelay...................................... 44
4.6.4 TriggerResolution................................... 45
4.7 StrobeOutput......................................... 45
4.8 Additional 3D Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.8.1 ModeSettings..................................... 46
4.8.2 Threshold........................................ 46
4.8.3 Insertionof3DData ................................. 47
4.8.4 Interpolation Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.9 Configuration Interface (CameraLink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5 Hardware Interface 51
5.1 Connectors........................................... 51
5.1.1 CameraLink Connector for CameraLink Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.2 Power Supply for CameraLink Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.1.3 Trigger and Strobe Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.1.4 Status Indicator (CameraLink Cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.2 CameraLink Data Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.3 Read-outTiming........................................ 56
5.3.1 FreerunningMode.................................. 56
5.3.2 Constant Frame Rate Mode (CFR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5.4 Trigger ............................................. 60
5.4.1 TriggerModes..................................... 60
5.4.2 TriggerDelay...................................... 62
6 The PFRemote Control Tool 65
6.1 Overview............................................ 65
6.2 PFRemoteandPFLib ..................................... 65
6.3 OperatingSystem....................................... 65
6.4 InstallationNotes ....................................... 65
6.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.5.1 PortBrowser...................................... 66
6.5.2 Ports, Device Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.5.3 MainButtons ..................................... 68
6.6 DeviceProperties ....................................... 68
7 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 69
7.1 MV-D1024E-3D01-160..................................... 69
7.1.1 Exposure ........................................ 70
7.1.2 Window ........................................ 71
7.1.3 Trigger ......................................... 73
7.1.4 DataOutput...................................... 75
7.1.5 Characteristics..................................... 77
7.1.6 3D01 .......................................... 78
7.1.7 Correction ....................................... 79
7.1.8 Info ........................................... 81
8 Mechanical and Optical Considerations 83
8.1 Mechanical Interface for CameraLink Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8.2 OpticalInterface........................................ 84
8.2.1 CleaningtheSensor.................................. 84
8.3 Compliance........................................... 86
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9 Warranty 87
9.1 WarrantyTerms ........................................ 87
9.2 WarrantyClaim ........................................ 87
10 References 89
A Pinouts 91
A.1 Power Supply for CameraLink Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
A.1.1 Power Supply Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
A.2 CameraLink Connector for CameraLink Camera Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
B Revision History 95
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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
For further information on the products, documentation and software updates please see our
web site www.photonfocus.com or contact our distributors.
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®and LinLog®are registered trademarks of Photonfocus AG.
CameraLink®is a registered mark of the Automated Imaging Association. Prod-
uct and company names mentioned herein are trademarks 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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