Photon Focus MV1-D1312C CameraLink Series User manual

User Manual
MV1-D1312C CameraLink®Series
CMOS Area Scan Colour Camera
MAN046 04/2010 V1.0

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 RGBBayerPatternFilter ................................... 16
3.5 Frame Grabber relevant Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Functionality 21
4.1 ImageAcquisition....................................... 21
4.1.1 ReadoutModes .................................... 21
4.1.2 ReadoutTiming.................................... 23
4.1.3 ExposureControl ................................... 26
4.1.4 MaximumFrameRate ................................ 26
4.2 PixelResponse......................................... 27
4.2.1 LinearResponse.................................... 27
4.2.2 LinLog®......................................... 27
4.3 ReductionofImageSize ................................... 32
4.3.1 Region of Interest (ROI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.2 ROIconfiguration................................... 34
4.3.3 Calculation of the maximum frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3.4 Multiple Regions of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4 TriggerandStrobe ...................................... 39
4.4.1 Introduction ...................................... 39
4.4.2 TriggerSource..................................... 39
4.4.3 Exposure Time Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.4.4 TriggerDelay...................................... 43
4.4.5 BurstTrigger...................................... 43
4.4.6 SoftwareTrigger ................................... 44
4.4.7 StrobeOutput..................................... 44
4.5 DataPathOverview...................................... 45
4.6 ImageCorrection ....................................... 46
4.6.1 Overview........................................ 46
4.6.2 Offset Correction (FPN, Hot Pixels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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4.6.3 CorrectedImage.................................... 48
4.7 DigitalGainandOffset.................................... 49
4.8 FineGain............................................ 49
4.9 Channel Colour Level Transformation (LUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.9.1 Gain........................................... 49
4.9.2 Gamma......................................... 51
4.9.3 User-defined Look-up Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.9.4 Region LUT and LUT Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.10 Image Information and Status Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.10.1 Counters and Average Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.10.2StatusLine ....................................... 55
4.11TestImages........................................... 57
4.11.1Ramp .......................................... 57
4.11.2LFSR........................................... 57
4.11.3 Troubleshooting using the LFSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4.12 Configuration Interface (CameraLink®) .......................... 60
5 Hardware Interface 61
5.1 Connectors........................................... 61
5.1.1 CameraLink®Connector ............................... 61
5.1.2 PowerSupply ..................................... 61
5.1.3 Trigger and Strobe Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.1.4 Status Indicator (CameraLink®cameras)...................... 63
5.2 CameraLink®DataInterface................................. 63
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.5.3 MainButtons ..................................... 68
6.6 DeviceProperties ....................................... 68
7 Graphical User Interface (GUI) 69
7.1 MV1-D1312C-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 LUT(Look-Up-Table) ................................. 77
7.1.6 LinLog.......................................... 79
7.1.7 Correction ....................................... 80
7.1.8 Info ........................................... 82
8 Mechanical and Optical Considerations 85
8.1 MechanicalInterface ..................................... 85
8.1.1 MV1 cameras with CameraLink®Interface..................... 85
8.2 OpticalInterface........................................ 86
8.2.1 CleaningtheSensor.................................. 86
8.3 Compliance........................................... 88
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9 Warranty 89
9.1 WarrantyTerms ........................................ 89
9.2 WarrantyClaim ........................................ 89
10 References 91
A Pinouts 93
A.1 PowerSupplyConnector................................... 93
A.2 CameraLink®Connector ................................... 94
B Revision History 97
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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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