Photon Focus MV2-D1280-640 User manual

User Manual
MV2-D1280-640
CMOS Area Scan Camera
MAN033 07/2008 V1.2

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 Full) 9
3 Product Specification 13
3.1 Introduction .......................................... 13
3.2 FeatureOverview ....................................... 13
3.3 TechnicalSpecification .................................... 14
3.4 OrderingInformation..................................... 16
3.5 Frame Grabber Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Functionality 21
4.1 ImageAcquisition....................................... 21
4.1.1 ReadoutModes .................................... 21
4.1.2 ExposureControl ................................... 22
4.1.3 MaximumFrameRate ................................ 23
4.1.4 Constant Frame Rate (CFR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2 ImageInformation ...................................... 23
4.2.1 Counters and Average Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.3 PixelResponse......................................... 24
4.3.1 LinearResponse.................................... 24
4.3.2 Grey Level Transformation (LUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3.3 TestImages....................................... 27
4.4 ImageCorrection ....................................... 30
4.4.1 Overview........................................ 30
4.4.2 OffsetCorrection ................................... 30
4.4.3 GainCorrection .................................... 31
4.4.4 CorrectedImage.................................... 33
4.5 ReductionofImageSize ................................... 34
4.5.1 Region of Interest (ROI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.5.2 Multiple Regions of Interest (MROI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.5.3 Decimation....................................... 36
4.6 ExternalTrigger ........................................ 37
4.6.1 TriggerSource..................................... 37
4.6.2 TriggerMode ..................................... 37
4.6.3 TriggerDelay...................................... 38
4.7 StrobeOutput......................................... 38
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4.8 Configuration Interface (CameraLink) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5 Hardware Interface 41
5.1 Connectors........................................... 41
5.1.1 CameraLink Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.1.2 PowerSupply ..................................... 41
5.1.3 Trigger and Strobe Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.1.4 StatusIndicator .................................... 43
5.2 CameraLink Data Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.3 Read-outTiming........................................ 45
5.3.1 FreerunningMode.................................. 45
5.3.2 Constant Frame Rate Mode (CFR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.4 Trigger ............................................. 49
5.4.1 TriggerModes..................................... 49
5.4.2 TriggerDelay...................................... 51
6 The PFRemote Control Tool 53
6.1 Overview............................................ 53
6.1.1 CameraLinkModel .................................. 53
6.1.2 USB2.0Model..................................... 53
6.2 OperatingSystem....................................... 54
6.3 InstallationNotes ....................................... 54
6.3.1 Manual Driver Installation (only USB 2.0 Model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
6.3.2 DLLDependencies................................... 55
6.4 Graphical User Interface (GUI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6.4.1 PortBrowser...................................... 56
6.4.2 Ports, Device initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
6.4.3 MainButtons ..................................... 58
6.5 Deviceproperties ....................................... 58
7 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 59
7.1 MV2-D1280-640 ........................................ 59
7.1.1 Exposure ........................................ 60
7.1.2 Window ........................................ 62
7.1.3 Trigger ......................................... 64
7.1.4 DataOutput...................................... 66
7.1.5 Correction ....................................... 68
7.1.6 Info ........................................... 70
8 Mechanical and Optical Considerations 71
8.1 MechanicalInterface ..................................... 71
8.2 OpticalInterface........................................ 72
8.2.1 MountingtheLens .................................. 72
8.2.2 Cleaningthesensor.................................. 72
8.3 Compliance........................................... 74
9 Warranty 75
9.1 WarrantyTerms ........................................ 75
9.2 WarrantyClaim ........................................ 75
10 References 77
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A Pinouts 79
A.1 PowerSupply ......................................... 79
A.1.1 Power Supply Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
A.2 CameraLinkConnectors ................................... 80
B Revision History 83
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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 is a trademark and LinLog®is a registered trademark of Photonfo-
cus AG. CameraLink is a registered mark of the Automated Imaging Association.
Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks 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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How to get started (CameraLink Full)
1. Install a suitable CameraLink Full frame grabber in your PC.
To find a compliant frame grabber, please see the frame grabber compatibility
list at www.photonfocus.com.
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!
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 two suitable CameraLink cables. Consult
the frame grabber manual to correctly connect the cables. CameraLink cables can be
ordered directly from Photonfocus. Please note that Photonfocus provides appropriate
solutions for your advanced vision applications.
Do not connect or disconnect the CameraLink cable while camera power is on!
For more information about CameraLink see Section 4.8.
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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 A.
Check the correct supply voltage and polarity! Do not exceed the maximum
operating voltage of +12V DC (- 10%) to +24V DC (+10%).
7. Connect the power supply to the camera.
✎
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 5.1.4.
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 2.1: Screen shot PFremote setup wizard
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Figure 2.2: PFRemote start window
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 5.1.4.
12. You may display images using the software that is provided by the frame grabber
manufacturer.
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Product Specification
3.1 Introduction
The MV2-D1280-640 CMOS camera from Photonfocus is aimed at demanding applications in
industrial image processing. It provides an exceptionally high frame rate of up to 488 fps at full
resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels. The camera is built around the MT9M413 CMOS image sensor,
developed by Micron. The principal advantages are:
• 488 frames/sec at full resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels
• Low power consumption at high speeds
• Resistance to blooming
• Ideal for high speed applications: global shutter, in combination with selectable read out
window: Region of Interest (ROI) or Multiple Regions of Interest (MROI)
• Shading correction for superior image quality
• 10 to 8 bit Look-Up table (LUT)
• Software is provided to set camera parameters and store them within the camera
• The camera has a digital CameraLink Full interface
• Image preprocessing is available as an option
The general specification and features of the camera are listed in the following sections.
3.2 Feature Overview
Item Description
Interfaces CameraLink full configuration
Camera Control PFRemote (Windows GUI) or programming library
Configuration Interface CLSERIAL (9’600 baud or 57.6k baud user selectable)
Trigger Modes Interface Trigger / I/O Trigger
Exposure Time Defined by camera or trigger pulse width
Features Shading Correction (Offset and Gain)
Grey level resolution 8 bit (internal 10 bit)
Region of Interest (ROI) and Multiple Region of Interest (MROI)
Look-up table (10 to 8 bit) / Decimation
Trigger input / Strobe output with programmable delay
Test pattern: LFSR and gradient (ramp)
Table 3.1: Feature overview (see Chapter 4 for more information)
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3.3 Technical Specification
Parameter Value
Technology CMOS active pixel
Scanning system progressive scan
Optical format / diagonal 1.3” / 19.67 mm
Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels
Pixel size 12.0 µm x 12.0 µm
Active optical area 15.36 mm x 12.29 mm
DSNU (Dark Signal Non-Uniformity) < 0.5 % rms (high spatial frequency)
< 1.5 % p-p (low spatial frequency)
PRNU (Photo Response Non-Uniformity) < 0.6 % rms (high spatial frequency)
< 10 % p-p (low spatial frequency)
Dark signal 0.6 fA or 16 DN / sec @ 8 bit / gain=1 / 25°C
Dark signal doubling interval 8°C
Spectral range 400 nm ... 900 nm
Responsivity 400 DN / lux sec @ 550 nm / 8 bit / gain = 1
= 272,000 DN / J / m2@ 550 nm / 8 bit / gain = 1
Optical fill factor 40%
Full well capacity 63,000 e-
Random noise 70e- or 0.3 DN rms @ 8b / gain = 1 / no signal
Dynamic range 59 dB
Colour format monochrome
Characteristic curve linear
Shutter mode global shutter
Min. Region of Interest (ROI) in 8 tap
mode
1 row x 16 columns
Min. Region of Interest (ROI) in 10 tap
mode
1 row x 40 columns
Greyscale Resolution 10 bit (internal) / 8 bit (CameraLink output)
Digital Gain x1 / x2 / x4
Exposure Time 10 µs ... 100 ms
Exposure Time Increment 2µs
Frame Rate ( Tint = 10 µs) 488 fps
Pixel Clock Frequency 82.5 MHz (8-tap mode), 66 MHz (10-tap mode)
Camera Taps 8 or 10
Readout mode sequential or simultaneous readout
Table 3.2: General specification of the MV2-D1280-640 camera
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All specifications apply to 8 bit output and a gain setting of 1 unless stated otherwise.
Parameter Value
Operating temperature 0°C ... 60°C
Camera power supply +12 V DC (+/- 10%)
Trigger signal input range +5 .. +15 V DC
Strobe signal power supply +5 .. +15 V DC
Strobe signal sink current (average) max. 8 mA
Max. power consumption 4.2 W
Lens mount M42x1, C-Mount or F-Mount
Dimensions 78 x 78 x 46.2 mm3
Mass 374 g
Conformity CE
Shock and Vibration tests IEC 68-2-6, IEC 68-2-27, IEC 68-2-29
Vibration test parameters sine 5 ... 18 Hz / 1.5 mm p-p, 18 ... 150 Hz/1g, 1 Oct/Min, 1h/axis
Shock test parameters Halfsine 10g/11 ms, 100 bump/direction
Table 3.3: Physical characteristics and operating ranges
Figure 3.1: Spectral response of image sensor MT9M413 (Micron) (image courtesy of Micron)
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3.4 Ordering Information
Ordering information is listed in Table 3.4.
Item Order Nr.
MV2-D1280-640-CL-8 with M42x1.0 thread 602030.100
MV2-D1280-640-CL-8 with C-Mount thread 602030.101
MV2-D1280-640-CL-8 with F-Mount thread 602030.102
Table 3.4: Ordering information
3.5 Frame Grabber Configuration
Item Value
Pixel Clock per Tap 82.5 MHz (8 tap mode), 66 MHz (10 tap mode)
Number of Taps 8 or 10
Greyscale resolution 8 bit
CC1 EXSYNC
CC2 not used
CC3 not used
CC4 not used
Table 3.5: Summary of parameters needed for frame grabber configuration
CameraLink Port and Bit assignments are compliant to the CameraLink standard (see [CL] ).
The assignment of CameraLink taps to tap numbers is shown in Table 3.6.
The assigment of the CameraLink LVDS transceiver ports to CameraLink taps is shown in Table
3.7, Table 3.8 and Table 3.9. The CameraLink transceiver port is written in the format
<cl_device>-<pin_nr>, where <cl_device> = CameraLink transceiver chip (X, Y or Z) and
<pin_nr> the number of the CameraLink transceiver pin. The CameraLink tap is written in the
format <cl_tap><bit_nr>, where <bit_nr>=0 is LSB.
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Tap Specifier 8-Tap-Full Tap Number 10-Tap-Full Tap Number
A 0 0
B 1 1
C 2 2
D 3 3
E 4 4
F 5 5
G 6 6
H 7 7
I - 8
J - 9
Table 3.6: CameraLink tap assignment
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CL Transceiver Pin 8-Tap Full Mode 10-Tap Full Mode
X-0 A0 A0
X-0 A0 A0
X-1 A1 A1
X-2 A2 A2
X-3 A3 A3
X-4 A4 A4
X-5 A7 A5
X-6 A5 A6
X-7 B0 A7
X-8 B1 B0
X-9 B2 B1
X-10 B6 B2
X-11 B7 B3
X-12 B3 B4
X-13 B4 B5
X-14 B5 B6
X-15 C0 B7
X-16 C6 C0
X-17 C7 C1
X-18 C1 C2
X-19 C2 C3
X-20 C3 C4
X-21 C4 C5
X-22 C5 C6
X-23 SPARE0 C7
X-24 LVAL0 LVAL0
X-25 FVAL0 FVAL0
X-26 DVAL0 D0
X-27 A6 D1
Table 3.7: CameraLink transceiver X port assignment
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