Photon Focus CameraLink MV1-D1280 User manual

User Manual
Photonfocus MV1-D1280
CameraLink® Series
CMOS Area Scan Camera
MAN058 05/2013 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 Introduction 9
2.1 CameraNamingConvention................................. 9
2.2 Cameralist........................................... 9
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 ................................... 20
4.6 Frame Grabber relevant Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 Functionality 23
5.1 ReductionofImageSize ................................... 23
5.1.1 Region of Interest (ROI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.1.2 Flip Image, Mirror Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1.3 Decimation (monochrome cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.1.4 Decimation (colour cameras) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.1.5 2x2Binning ...................................... 26
5.1.6 MaximalFrameRate ................................. 28
5.2 TriggerandStrobe ...................................... 29
5.2.1 Introduction ...................................... 29
5.2.2 TriggerSource..................................... 29
5.2.3 TriggerTiming..................................... 30
5.2.4 TriggerDelay...................................... 32
5.2.5 BurstTrigger...................................... 32
5.2.6 Triggertimingvalues................................. 34
5.2.7 SoftwareTrigger ................................... 35
5.2.8 Missed Trigger Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.2.9 StrobeOutput..................................... 35
5.3 DataPathOverview...................................... 36
5.4 GainandOffset ........................................ 37
5.5 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.5.1 Gain........................................... 38
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5.5.2 Gamma......................................... 39
5.5.3 User-defined Look-up Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.5.4 Region LUT and LUT Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.6 Crosshairs............................................ 43
5.6.1 Functionality...................................... 43
5.7 TestImages........................................... 45
5.7.1 Ramp .......................................... 45
5.7.2 LFSR........................................... 45
5.7.3 Troubleshooting using the LFSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.8 Configuration Interface (CameraLink®) .......................... 48
6 Hardware Interface 49
6.1 Connectors........................................... 49
6.1.1 CameraLink®Connector ............................... 49
6.1.2 PowerSupply ..................................... 49
6.1.3 Trigger and Strobe Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
6.1.4 Status Indicator (CameraLink®cameras)...................... 51
6.1.5 CameraLink®DataInterface............................. 51
7 The PFRemote Control Tool 53
7.1 Overview............................................ 53
7.2 PFRemoteandPFLib ..................................... 53
7.3 OperatingSystem....................................... 53
7.4 InstallationNotes ....................................... 53
7.5 Graphical User Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.5.1 PortBrowser...................................... 54
7.5.2 Ports, Device Initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.5.3 MainButtons ..................................... 56
7.6 DeviceProperties ....................................... 56
8 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 57
8.1 MV1-D1280-120 ........................................ 57
8.1.1 Exposure ........................................ 58
8.1.2 Window ........................................ 59
8.1.3 Trigger ......................................... 61
8.1.4 DataOutput...................................... 63
8.1.5 LUT(Look-Up-Table) ................................. 65
8.1.6 Binning......................................... 67
8.1.7 Info ........................................... 67
9 Mechanical Considerations 71
9.1 MechanicalInterface ..................................... 71
9.1.1 MV1 cameras with CameraLink®Interface..................... 71
10 Warranty 73
10.1WarrantyTerms ........................................ 73
10.2WarrantyClaim ........................................ 73
11 References 75
A Pinouts 77
A.1 PowerSupplyConnector................................... 77
A.2 CameraLink®Connector ................................... 78
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B Revision History 81
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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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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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Introduction
This manual describes standard Photonfocus 1280 series area scan cameras that have a
CameraLink®interface. The cameras contain sensors from E2V and comes with the following
sensor types:
Monochrome Standard monochrome sensor EV76C560
Color Colour sensor EV76C560
NIR Cameras with NIR enhanced image sensor EV76C661
2.1 Camera Naming Convention
The naming convention of the D1280 camera series is summarized in Fig. 2.1.
M V 1 - D 1 2 8 0 C - 1 2 0 - C L - 1 0
P r e f i x 1
P r e f i x 2
S e n s o r w i d t h
S e n s o r t y p e
( o p t i o n a l )
C a m e r a
s p e e d
I n t e r f a c e t y p e
I n t e r f a c e
r e s o l u t i o n
Figure 2.1: Camera naming convention
Prefix1 All cameras covered in this manual have MV1 as Prefix1.
Prefix2 Camera family specifier. The following specifiers are used in this manual: "D":
digital-standard area scan cameras.
Sensor width All cameras covered in this manual use sensors with a width of 1280 pixels.
Sensor type Available sensor types are: "I": NIR enhanced sensors, "C": colour cameras.
Cameras without sensor type specifier have a standard monochrome sensor.
Camera speed The camera speed is usually the product of the camera interface clock in MHz
and the number of parallel interface channels (taps).
Interface type All cameras covered by this manual have a CameraLink®interface denoted by
"CL".
Interface resolution Resolution (bit width) of the camera interface.
2.2 Camera list
A list of all cameras covered in this manual is shown in Table 2.1 (see also Table 4.2).
Abbreviated camera names are used in this manual to increase readability. The following
abbreviations are used (see also Table 2.1):
1280 camera series All cameras covered in this manual
D-camera Area scan cameras have Prefix2="D" (see also Fig. 2.1).
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D-xxx D-cameras with camera speed = xxx, e.g. D-120.
NIR enhanced Cameras that have a Near Infrared (NIR) enhanced sensor.
Colour Cameras that have a colour sensor.
Name Resolution Camera Family Abbreviation NIR Color
MV1-D1280-120-CL-10 1.3 MPix D-camera D-120 no no
MV1-D1280C-120-CL-10 1.3 MPix D-camera D-120 no yes
MV1-D1280I-120-CL-10 1.3 MPix D-camera D-120 yes no
Table 2.1: Camera models covered by this manual
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How to get started (CameraLink®)
The following items are required to operate your Photonfocus 1280 CameraLink®camera:
• PC
• Suitable CameraLink®frame grabber card to be installed in the PC. All Photonfocus
CameraLink®cameras are fully compatible with the CameraLink®standard 1.1 and later.
Therefore, all framegrabbers complying with the standard will be compatible with
Photonfocus cameras if they meet the interface and speed specifications of the cameras.
Note that some framegrabbers use CameraLink®chipsets limited to 66 MHz pixel clocks.
These framegrabbers are not compatible with Photonfocus 1280 series CameraLink®
cameras. If you have compatibility questions concerning your framegrabber, please
contact our support team via [email protected]. Suitable CameraLink®frame
grabbers can be purchased from Photonfocus directly (www.photonfocus.com) in some
countries.
• CameraLink®cable. The cable length should not be too big for the camera. The camera
includes test images 5.7 to measure the transmission quality of the system. CameraLink®
cables can be purchased from directly Photonfocus (www.photonfocus.com) in some
countries.
• A suitable power supply. A suitable power supply can be purchased at your Photonfocus
dealership.
• C-Mount camera lens. Note that if you plan to use your NIR enhanced camera in the near
infrared region (NIR), then you should use SWIR camera lenses.
1. Install a suitable frame grabber in your PC.
2. Install the frame grabber software.
✎
Without installed frame grabber software the camera configuration tool PFRe-
mote will not be able to communicate with the camera. Please follow the in-
structions of the frame grabber supplier.
3. Remove the camera from its packaging. Please make sure the following items are included
with your camera:
• Power supply connector (7-pole power plug)
• Camera body cap
If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealership.
4. Remove the camera body cap from the camera and mount a suitable lens.
When removing the camera body cap or when changing the lens, the camera
should always be held with the opening facing downwards to prevent dust or
debris falling onto the CMOS sensor.
Do not touch the sensor surface. Protect the image sensor from particles and
dirt!
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Figure 3.1: Camera with protective cap and lens.
To choose a lens, see the Lens Finder in the ’Support’ area at
www.photonfocus.com.
5. Connect the camera to the frame grabber with a suitable CameraLink®cable (see Fig. 3.2).
Figure 3.2: Camera with frame grabber, power supply and cable.
Do not connect or disconnect the CameraLink®cable while camera power is on!
For more information about CameraLink®see Section 5.8.
6. Connect a suitable power supply to the provided 7-pole power plug. For the connector
assembly see Fig. A.1. The pinout of the connector is shown in Appendix Appendix A.
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Check the correct supply voltage and polarity! Do not exceed the maximum
operating voltage of +12V DC (±10%).
7. Connect the power supply to the camera (see Fig. 3.2).
✎
The status LED on the rear of the camera will light red for a short moment, and
then flash green. For more information see Section 6.1.4.
8. Download the camera software PFRemote to your computer.
You can find the latest version of PFRemote on the support page at
www.photonfocus.com.
9. Install the camera software PFRemote. Please follow the instructions of the PFRemote
setup wizard.
Figure 3.3: Screen shot PFremote setup wizard
10. Start the camera software PFRemote and choose the communication port.
11. Check the status LED on the rear of the camera.
✎
The status LED lights green when an image is being produced, and it is red when
serial communication is active. For more information see Section 6.1.4.
12. You may display images using the software that is provided by the frame grabber
manufacturer.
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Figure 3.4: PFRemote start window
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Product Specification
4.1 Introduction
The Photonfocus 1280 CMOS camera series is built around the CMOS image sensors EV76C560
and EV76C661 from E2V, that provide a resolution of 1280 x 1024. The cameras are optimized
for low light conditions and there are standard monochrome, NIR enhanced monochrome (I)
and colour (C) models. The cameras are aimed at standard applications in industrial image
processing where high sensitivity are required.
The principal advantages are:
• Resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels
• Optimized for low light conditions
• Spectral range: monochrome standard; 350 ... 930 nm, NIR enhanced: 350 ... 1000 nm
• Global shutter
• Micro lenses
• Colour cameras: Bayer pattern filter and cut off filter @ 660nm
• CameraLink®base interface.
• Frame rates of the D-120 camera series: 65 fps (1280 x 1024 pixel), 137 fps (640 x 480)
• Opto isolated trigger input and opto isolated strobe output
• 2 look-up tables (12-to-8 bit) on user-defined image region (Region-LUT)
• Crosshairs overlay on the image
• Software provided for setting and storage of camera parameters
• The rugged housing at a compact size of 55 x 55 x 32 mm3makes the Photonfocus 1280
camera familiy the perfect solution for applications in which space is at a premium.
The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections.
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4.2 Feature Overview
The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections. The
detailed description of the camera features is given in Chapter 5.
Characteristics Photonfocus 1280 CameraLink®Series
Interface CameraLink®base configuration
Camera Control PFRemote (Windows GUI) or programming library
Configuration Interface CLSERIAL (9’600 baud up to 1.5Mbaud, user selectable)
Trigger Modes Interface Trigger / External opto isolated trigger input
Image pre-processing 2 look-up tables (12-to-8 bit) on user-defined image region (Region-LUT)
Features Greyscale / colour resolution 10 bit / 8 bit
Region of Interest (ROI)
Test pattern (LFSR and grey level ramp)
Crosshairs overlay on the image
2x2 Binning
Opto isolated trigger input and opto isolated strobe output
Table 4.1: Feature overview (see Chapter 5 for more information).
Figure 4.1: Photonfocus 1280 CMOS camera series with C-mount lens.
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4.3 Available Camera Models
Please check the availability of a specific camera model on our website
www.photonfocus.com.
Name Sensor Resolution FPS NIR Color
MV1-D1280-120-CL-10 EV76C560ABT-EQV 1280 x 1024 65 fps no no
MV1-D1280C-120-CL-10 EV76C560ACT-EQV 1280 x 1024 65 fps no yes
MV1-D1280I-120-CL-10 EV76C661ABT 1280 x 1024 65 fps yes no
Table 4.2: Available Photonfocus 1280 camera models
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4.4 Technical Specification
D-120
Sensor (standard monochrome & colour) E2V EV76C560
Sensor (NIR monochrome) E2V EV76C661
Technology CMOS active pixel
Scanning system progressive scan
Optical format / diagonal 1/1.8” (8.7 mm diagonal)
Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
Pixel size 5.3 µm x 5.3 µm
Active optical area 6.9 mm x 5.5 mm
Full well capacity ~12 ke−
Spectral range standard sensor < 350 to 930 nm (to 10 % of peak responsivity)
Spectral range of (I) models < 350 to 1000 nm (to 10 % of peak responsivity)
Spectral range of colour models 390 to 670 nm (to 10 % of peak responsivity)
Responsivity 6600 LSB/lux.s @ 10bit
Dark current 24 LSB/s @ 25°C @ 10bit
Dynamic range 62 dB
Micro lenses Yes
Colour format (C) cameras RGB Bayer Raw Data Pattern
Characteristic curve Linear
Shutter mode Global Shutter
Sensor bit depth 10 bit
Number of Taps 2
Maximal frame rate 65 fps
Camera pixel formats 10 / 8 bits
Pixel clock frequency 60 MHz
Digital Gain 0.1 to 15.99 (Fine Gain)
Exposure time 13.3 µs ... 0.279 s / 133.3 ns steps
Table 4.3: General specification of the 1.3 MPix models of the Photonfocus 1280 series
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