Schäfter+Kirchhoff SK1024U3PD User manual

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SK1024U3PD
Monochrome Line Scan Camera
1024 pixels, 10 µm x 10 µm, 50 / 25 MHz pixel frequency
USB 3.0
• Robust cable connections
• Hot-pluggable
• Perfect for movable setups
Instruction Manual
05.2014
Read the manual carefully before the initial start-up. For the content table refer to page 2.
The producer reserves the right to change the herein described specifications in case of technical advance of the product.
Sample Configuration
1CCD line scan camera
SK1024U3PD
mounted with
2Mounting bracket SK5105
3Clamping claws SK5102
4Video (CCTV)-objectiv
4
2
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Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1. Introducing the SK1024U3PD Line Scan Camera with USB 3.0 Interface .................................................... 3
1.1 Intended Purpose and Overview............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 System Setup at a Glance ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Computer System Requirements............................................................................................................ 4
1.4 SK1024U3PD Line Scan Camera - Specifications ................................................................................. 4
2. Installation and Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Mechanical Installation: Mounting Options and Dimensions.................................................................. 5
2.2 Electrical Installation: Connections and I/O Signals ............................................................................... 6
2.3 Software Installation................................................................................................................................ 7
SK91USB3-WIN Installation
Driver Installation
SkLineScan Start-up
Initial Function Test
Camera Setup
3. Camera Control and Performing a Scan ......................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Software: SkLineScan............................................................................................................................. 8
Function Overview: SkLineScan Toolbar
Basic Visualization of the Sensor Output
3.2 Adjustments for Optimum Scan Results............................................................................................... 10
Lens Focussing
Sensor Alignment
Gain/Offset Control Dialog
Shading Correction
Integration Time
Synchronization of the Imaging Procedure and the Object Scan Velocity
4. Advanced SkLineScan Software Functions.................................................................................................. 16
4.1 Camera Control by Commands ............................................................................................................ 16
Set Commands
Request Commands
4.2 Advanced Synchronization Control ...................................................................................................... 18
Advanced Trigger Functions and Sync Control Register Settings
Example Timing Diagrams of Advanced Synchronization Control
5. Sensor Information......................................................................................................................................... 20
Pin Functional Description
Block Diagram
Typical Performance Data and Sensor Specifications
Glossary.................................................................................................................................................................... 22
CE-Conformity.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Warranty.................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Accessories and Spare Parts................................................................................................................................... 24
Contents

Motion unit
with encoder
Synchronization
cable
USB cable
Computer
Schäfter + Kirchhoff
USB 3.0 camera driver
Schäfter + Kirchhoff
Software Development Kit
Schäfter + Kirchhoff
VI library for LabVIEW®
Line scan camera
Clamping claw
Mounting bracket
Optics (e. g. lens, focus adapter,
tube extension ring)
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1. IntroducingtheSK1024U3PDLineScanCamerawithUSB3.0Interface
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1.2 System Setup at a Glance
The SK line scan camera series is designed for both wide
range of vision and inspection applications in industrial
and scientific environments. The SK1024U3PD is ideally
suited for portability. The robustly attached dedicated
connections enable external synchronization of the
camera and the output of data to the USB 3.0 port of the
computer, which also supplies power to the camera.
The USB 3.0 connection means that the camera is
hot-pluggable and, with the highly robust connection,
provides the greatest degree of flexibility and mobility.
The computer does not require a grabber board, allowing
a laptop to be used when space or weight restrictions are
also at a premium.
Once the camera driver and the SkLineScan®program
have been loaded from the SK91USB3-WIN CD then the
camera can be parameterized. Parameters such as
integration time, synchronization mode or shading
correction are permanently stored in the camera even
after a power down or disconnection from the PC.
The oscilloscope display in the SkLineScan®program can
be used to adjust the focus and aperture settings, for
evaluating field flattening of the lens and for orientation
of the illumination and the sensor, see 3.1
Software: SkLineScan, p. 8.
1. Introducing the SK1024U3PD Line Scan Camera with USB 3.0 Interface
1.1 Intended Purpose and Overview
red: SK1024U3PD scope of delivery
blue: accessories for minimum system configuration
black: optional accessories
For accessory order details see Accessories and Spare
Parts, p. 24.

* This camera is not USB 2.0 compatible. For operation with an USB 2.0 interface request for a
factory-preset pixel frequency limitation to 20 MHz. This will reduce the data transfer rate as well as
the power consumption to the USB 2.0 specifications.
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• Intel Pentium Dual Core or AMD equivalent
• RAM min. 4 GB, depending on size of acquired images
• USB 3.0 interface. With a USB 2.0 interface the camera can be used at reduced line frequency.
• High-performance video card, PCIe bus
• Operating System Windows 7 (64- or 32-bit), Windows XP (Service Pack 3)
• Compact disk drive for software installation.
1.3 Computer System Requirements
1.4 SK1024U3PD Line Scan Camera - Specifications
Sensor category CCD Monochrome Sensor
Sensor type IL-P1-1024
Pixel number 1024
Pixel size (width x height) 10 x 10 µm2
Pixel spacing 10 µm
Active sensor length 10.24 mm
Anti-blooming x
Integration control x
Shading correction x
Line synchronization modes Line Sync, Line Start, Exposure Start, Exposure Active
Frame synchronization x
Pixel frequency 50 / 25 MHz
Maximum line frequency 45 kHz *
Integration time 0.01 ... 20 ms
Dynamic range 1:2500 (rms)
Spectral range 400 ... 1000 nm
Video signal monochrome 8/12 Bit digital *
Interface USB 3.0 *
Voltage USB (550 mA) *
Power consumption 2.8 W *
Casing ø65 x 59.9 mm (Case type AT1)
Objective mount C-Mount
Flange focal length 17.54 mm
Weight 0.2 kg
Operating temperature +5 ... +45°C
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2. Installation and Setup
2.1 Mechanical Installation: Mounting Options and Dimensions
Casing type AT1
Mounting bracket SK5105
Mounting system SK5105-2
for cameras with a tube
extension > 52 mm
Clamping set SK5102
Set of 4 pcs. clamping claws
incl. screws
Mounting Options
• The best fixing point of the camera is the seat for
the mounting bracket SK5105, which is available as
an accessory.
• Four threaded holes M3x 6.5 mm provide further
options for customized brackets.
• The length and weight of the optics might be beyond
the capability of the standard mounting bracket
SK5105. For this purpose, a second mounting
bracket type SK5105-2 to hold the tube extension
ring(s) is more appropriate.
Optics Handling
• If the camera and the optics are ordered as a kit,
the components are pre-assembled and shipped as
one unit. Keep the protective cap on the lens until
the mechanical installation is finished.
• If you have to handle with open sensor or lens
surfaces, make sure the environment is as dust free
as possible.
• Blow off loose particles using clean compressed air.
• The sensor and lens surfaces can be cleaned with
a soft tissue moistened with water or a water-based
glass cleaner.
Hex socket head screw
DIN 912–M3x12
Clamping claw
66
50
20
16.5
3.5 6.5
10 10
36
M3 Ø3.3
Ø4.3
6
15
50.3
41.7
70
63
40
Ø 42
M4
1/4’’ 20G
6
36
Ø 42
70
3.5 31.5
25
10
3.5
70
63
40
1/4’’20G
M4
Ø4.3
Pixel 1
M3 (4x)
depth 6.5 mm CCD-Sensor
52Ø65
C-Mount 2.5 6
FFL
41.7
Ø42
Lens mount: C-Mount
Seat for bracket: Ø42 mm
Flange focal length: FFL = 17.5 mm
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2.2 Electrical Installation: Connections and I/O Signals
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1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1112
2
1
3
4
5
6
Synchronization
Socket: Hirose series 10A, male 6-pin
1
3
2
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1Line Sync B 4NC
2NC 5Line Sync A
3Frame Sync 6GND
Line Sync A/B and Frame Sync: TTL levels
Data and power
USB 3.0 socket type µB with threaded holes for locking screws
Status indicator
off no power, check the USB link for a fault.
red power on
green power on, firmware is loaded, camera is ready
External synchronization cable SK9026.x
Use this cable to feed external synchronization signals
into socket 2.
Connectors:
Hirose plug HR10A, female 6pin (camera side)
Phoenix 6 pin connector incl. terminal block
Cable length:
3.0 m SK9026.3
5.0 m SK9026.5
USB 3.0 cable SK9020.x
For connecting socket 1with the PC or USB hub.
Cable length:
3.0 m SK9020.3 (standard)
5.0 m SK9020.5
• The USB 3.0 interface provides data transfer, camera control and power supply capabilities to the SK1024U3PD
line scan camera. If you want to operate the camera in Free Run (SK Mode 0) trigger mode the USB3.0 cable
is the only connection you have to make.
• For any kind of synchronized operation, the external trigger signal(s) have to be wired to socket 2. A frame
synchronization signal and two separate line synchronization signals can be handled. The various trigger
modes are described in section Synchronization of the Imaging Procedure and the Object Scan Velocity,
p. 14
All Schäfter + Kirchhoff USB 3.0 line scan cameras can be operated with a USB 2.0 interface. Note that there might
be limitations in terms of the maximum data transfer rate and the power supply. The details for your camera can be
found in section 1.4 Line Scan Camera - Specifications, p. 4
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2.3 Software Installation
SK91USB3-WIN Installation
1. Power on the PC and insert the SK91USB3-WIN
CD to the disk drive.
2. The autostart function will launch the setup
program automatically. If it is deactivated, start the
setup.exe in the root folder of the CD manually.
3. Follow the display instructions and finish the instal-
lation of the software package SK91USB3-WIN.
Driver Installation
1. Connect the camera to a USB 3.0 connector of the
PC. The camera status indicator (LED) will indicate
the correct power supply for the camera with a red
light. No red light means there is a USB interface
failure, e.g. a faulty connector or cable.
2. The Windows operating system will detect a new
USB device and the Hardware Assistant will guide
you through the installation process.
3. Advise the Hardware Assistant to look for the best
driver on the local PC.
4. Navigate to the folder \Program Files (x86)\SK\
SK91USB3-WIN\Driver.
5. For a 64 bit operating system click on the subfolder
"x64", for a 32 bit system click on "x86".
6. Carry on with automatic driver installation. Ignore
missing driver signature.
SkLineScan Start-up
• Start SkLineScan. A start-up dialog box pops up and
displays the connected cameras that have been
automatically detected.
SkLineScan start-up dialog
• Ensure the displayed camera type is identical with
the connected line scan camera. If necessary shut
down the program, disconnect the camera and wait
a few seconds. Then reconnect the camera and start
SkLineScan once again.
• The start-up dialog also indicates the active USB
standard. The optimum performance is provided by
USB 3.0.
• The camera LED should now light up green.
Initial Function Test
• Quit the SkLineScan startup dialog box.
• Select "OK" in the SkLineScan start-up dialog.
The oscilloscope display showing the current brightness
versus the pixel number indicates the correct
installation.
Line scan in oscilloscope display
(brightness vs. pixel number)
(Basic Visualization of the Sensor Output, p. 9)
Camera Setup
SkLineScan setup dialog
For changing bit depth or pixel frequency the Setup dialog
must be started from the star-up dialog by pressing the
Setup button.
The default setting for the pixel frequency is the maximum
value. The lower value is perferable e.g. when in USB 2.0
mode. In case of USB 2.0 mode 8 bit bit depth is recom-
mended. The USB 2.0 mode can be caused by connecting
the camera in a USB 2.0 connector or from an unsuitable
cable.
• The PC hardware requirements are listed in section 1.3 Computer System Requirements, p. 4
• See section 2.2 Electrical Installation: Connections and I/O Signals, p. 6. prior to software installation.
• This section focusses on driver installation and initial operation of the camera. For a comprehensive description
of the software package, see the separate SK91USB3-WIN software manual.
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Function Overview: SkLineScan Toolbar
1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
SkLineScan: Toolbar
1New line scan. All open "Signal window" windows will be closed. [F2]
3"USB Camera Control" dialog for parameter settings: integration time, line frequency, synchronization
mode, thresholding
4567 Zooming in and out, separately for x- and y-achsis - applicable in "Signal window".
In "Area Scan" view only 4and 5are available and will scale both axis proportionally.
8New line scan. "Area Scan" windows will be closed, "Signal window" windows will remain open. [F2]
9"Shading Correction" dialog to adjust the white balance [Alt+ s]
10 "Gain/Offset Control" dialog, also commands input [Shif+F4]
For additional functions see the SK91USB3-WIN software manual.
Start the SkLineScan program.
• The most common functions of the line scan camera
can be controlled by dialog boxes.
• Commands for comprehensive camera functionality
can be entered in the "Camera Gain / Offset Control"
dialog.
• For a guide on how to carry out imaging and how to
work with the obtained data with the Schäfter +
Kirchhoff software package, see the SK91USB3-WIN
software manual.
The SkLineScan program recognizes the connected line
scan cameras automatically.
• If the SK1024U3PD camera is identified correctly
confirm with "OK". The "Signal window" graphicaly
showing the intensity signals of the sensor pixels
(oscilloscope display) will open. It is responsive in
real-time, and the zoom function can be used to
highlight an area of interest. The oscilloscope display
is ideally suited for parameterizing the camera, for
evaluating object illumination, for focussing the image
or for aligning the line scan camera correctly. Basic
Visualization of the Sensor Output, p. 9
3.1 Software: SkLineScan
SkLineScan: About dialog

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Basic Visualization of the Sensor Output
Signal Window / Oscilloscope Display
The signal window plots the digitalized brightness profile as signal intensity (y-axis) versus the sensor length (x-axis)
at a high refresh rate. The scaling of the y-axis depends on the resolution of the A/D converter: The scale range is
from 0 to 255 for 8-bits and from 0 to 4095 for 12-bits. The scaling of the x-axis corresponds with the number of
pixels in the line sensor.
Line scan in oscilloscope display (brightness vs. pixel number)
Zoom Function 4567
For high numbers of sensor pixels, the limited number of display pixels might be out of range, in which case the
zoom function can be used to visualize the brightness profile in detail. Magnification of one or several sections of
the signal allows individual pixels to be resolved for a detailed evaluation of the line scan signal.
Window Split Function 11
The signal window can be split horizontally into two sections. Use the split handle at the top of the vertical scroll bar
and afterwards arrange the frames with the zoom buttons in the toolbar.
Split signal window. The upper frame shows a magnified section of the lower frame.
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3.2 Adjustments for Optimum Scan Results
• Lens focussing
• Sensor alignment
• Gain/Offset
• Shading correction
• Integration time
• Synchronization of the sensor exposure and
the object surface velocity, trigger mode
options
Prior to a scan, the following adjustments and parameter settings should be considered for optimum scan
signals:
Start with the signal window / oscilloscope display. Any changes in the optical system or camera parameters
are displayed in real-time when using an open dialog box.
Lens Focussing
To focus a line scan camera, the variations in edge steepness at dark/bright transitions and the modulation of the
line scan signal are desisive.
• Adjust the focus using a fully opened aperture to restrict the depth of field and to amplify the effects of focus
adjustments.
• A fully open aperture might cause a too high a signal amplitude, in which case the integration time should be
shortened, as described in Integration Time, p. 13.
Out of focus: edges are indistinct, signal
peaks blurred with low density modulation
Optimum focus: dark-bright transitions are
sharp edged, highly modulated signal
peaks with high frequency density
variations
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Sensor Alignment
If you are operating with a linear illumination source, check the alignment of the illumination source and the sensor
prior to a shading correction, as rotating the line sensor results in asymmetric vignetting.
Sensor and optics rotated in apposition Sensor and optics aligned
Gain/Offset Control Dialog
Cameras are shipped prealigned with gain/offset factory settings. Open the "Gain/Offset Control" dialog [Shift+F4]
to re-adjust or customize settings.
Gain/Offset Control dialog
The gain/offset dialog contains up to 6 sliders for altering gain and offset. The number of active sliders depends on
the individual number of adjustable gain/offset channels of the camera.
The 'Camera Control' frame on the right is used for commands and advanced software functions. (4.1 Camera
Control by Commands, p. 16)
2. Adjust channel1 gain
and minimize difference
between channels
using Gain slider
1. Adjust channel1 zero
level and minimize diffe-
rence between channels
using Offset slider
Offset and gain adjustment for more than one gain/offset channel
Adjustment principle
1. Offset
To adjust the zero baseline of the video signal, totally block
the incident light and enter "00" (volts) for channel 1.
For a two- or multi-channel sensor minimize any diffe-
rences between the channels by adjusting the other Offset
sliders.
A slight signal noise should be visible in the zero baseline.
2. Gain
Illuminate the sensor with a slight overexposure in order
to identify the maximum clipping. Use the Gain slider "1"
to adjust the maximum output voltage.
For a two- or multi-channel sensor minimize any diffe-
rences between the channels by adjusting the other Gain
sliders.
For the full 8-bit resolution of the camera, the maximum
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• Use a homogeneous white object to acquire the
reference data, e.g. a white sheet of paper.
• Either take a 2-dimesional scan ("Area Scan
Function" [F3] ) or
use a single line signal that was averaged over a
number of single line scans.
• To suppress any influence of the surface structure,
move the imaged object during the image acqui-
sition.
• Input the scale range:
Minimum in %: intensity values lower than
“Minimum” will not be changed.
A typical appropriate value is 10% of the full
intensity range, i.e. 26 (= 10% · 255) for an 8-bit
intensity scale.
Maximum in %: target value for scaling
A typical appropriate value is 90% of the full
intensity range. The result will be a homogeneous
line at 230 (= 90% · 255) for an 8-bit intensity scale.
• Click on button New Reference
• Click on Save SCM to Flash to save the SCM
reference signal in the flash memory of the camera
Once the reference signal is copied from the shading
correction memory (SCM) to the camera flash
memory it will persist even after a power down.
On a re-start, this data will be restored from the flash
memory back to the SCM.
The current shading correction status - active or not
active - is also retained on power down.
ON Activate Shading Correction with the reference
signal which is stored in the SCM.
OFF Switch off Shading Correction. The Shading
Correction is not retained in camera flash
memory at the next start – even if the SCM data
has already been saved into the flash memory
previously.
Load File to SCM A stored reference signal will
be loaded in the SCM of the camera. If the load
process completes then the Shading Correction
is active.
Shading Correction
Shading Correction compensates for non-uniform illumination, lens vignetting as well as any differences in pixel
sensitivity. The signal from a white homogeneous background is obtained and used as a reference to correct each
pixel of the sensor with an individual factor, scaled up to the intensity maximum (255 at 8-bit resolution and 4095 at
12-bit) to provide a flat signal. The reference signal is stored in the Shading Correction Memory (SCM) of the camera
and subsequent scans are normalized using the scale factors from this white reference.
• Open the "Shading Correction" dialog (Alt+s).
Shading Correction dialog
After shading correction, the line scan signal has a homogeneous intensity at 255
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Shading Correction Memories and API Functions
As an alternative to the user dialog, a new shading correction reference signal can also be created by using appli-
cation programming interface (API) functions. The relationshhip between the storage locations and the related API
functions are shown in the diagram below. The API functions are included in the SK91USB3-WIN software package.
See the SK91USB3-WIN manual for details.
Structure of the shading correction memories and the related API functions for memory handling
Integration Time
The range of intensity distribution of the line scan signal
is affected by the illumination intensity, the aperture
setting and the camera integration time. Conversely, the
aperture setting influences the depth of field as well as
the overall quality of the image and the perceived illumi-
nation intensity.
The line scan signal is optimum when the signal from the
brightest region of the object corresponds to 95% of the
maximum gain. Full use of the digitalization depth (256 at
8-bit, 4096 at 12-bit) provides an optimum signal sensi-
tivity and avoids over-exposure (and blooming).
A camera signal exhibiting insufficient gain:
the integration time is too short as only
about 50% of the B/W gray scale is used.
Optimized gain of the camera signal after
increasing the integration time, by a factor
of 4, to 95% of the available scale.
• Open the "USB Camera Control" dialog.
SkLineScan USB Camera Control dialog
• The integration time can be set by two vertical sliders
or two input fields in the section "Integration time" of
this dialog. The left slider is for a corser the right for
finer adjustments.
• The current line frequency is displayed in the Line
Frequency status field.
• The adjustment of the integration time in the range of
Integration Control (shutter) with an integration time
shorter than the minimum exposure period does not
change the line frequency. This will be held at
maximum.
• The 'Default' button sets the integration time to the
minimum exposure period in respective of the
maximum line frequency.
• 'Reset' restores the start values.
• 'Cancel' closes the dialog without changes.
• 'OK' stores the integration time values and closes the
dialog.
• For synchronization settings see Synchronization of
theImagingProcedure andtheObjectScan Velocity,
p. 14.

FOV
S
V0
Pixel #1
Pixel #1
WP/ ß
CCD Sensor
Scan Object
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The optimum object scan velocity is calculated from:
WP·fL
VO=
ß
If the velocity of the object carrier is not adjustable
then the line frequency of the camera must be
adjusted to provide an image with the correct aspect
ratio, where:
VO·ß
fL=
WP
VO= object scan velocity
WP= pixel width
fL= line frequency
S = sensor length
FOV = field of view
ß = magnification
= S / FOV
Synchronization of the Imaging Procedure and the Object Scan Velocity
• A two-dimensional image is generated by moving either the object or the camera. The direction of the translation
movement must be orthogonal to the sensor axis of the CCD line scan camera.
• To obtain a proportional image with the correct aspect ratio, a line synchronous transport with the laterally
correct pixel assignment is required. The line frequency and the constant object velocity have to be adapted to
each other.
• In cases of a variable object velocity or for particular high accuracy requirements then an external synchroni-
zation is necessary. The various trigger modes are described below.
The optimum object scan velocity is calculated from:
WP·fL
VO=
ß
If the velocity of the object carrier is not adjustable
then the line frequency of the camera must be
adjusted to provide an image with the correct aspect
ratio, where:
VO·ß
fL=
WP
VO= object scan velocity
WP= pixel width
fL= line frequency
S = sensor length
FOV = field of view
ß = magnification
= S / FOV
Example 1:
Calculating the object scan velocity for a given field of view and line frequency:
Pixel width = 10 µm
Line frequency = 45 kHz
S = 10.24 mm
FOV = 20 mm
10 µm · 45 kHz
VO=
(10.24 mm / 20 mm)
= 879 mm/s
Example 2:
Calculating the line frequency for a given field of view and object scan velocity:
Pixel width = 10 µm
Object scan velocity = 800 mm/s
S = 10.24 mm
FOV = 20 mm
800 mm/s · (10.24 mm / 20 mm)
fL=
10 µm
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The synchronization mode determines the timing of the line scan. Synchronization can be either performed inter-
nally or triggered by an external source, e.g. an encoder signal.
The line scan camera can be externally triggered in two different ways:
1. Line-triggered synchronization:
Each single line scan is triggered by the falling edge of a TTL signal supplied to LINE SYNC A input.
The SK1024U3PD line scan camera facilitates advanced synchronization control by a second trigger
input LINE SYNC B. For a detailed description see 4.2 Advanced Synchronization Control, p. 18
2. Frame-triggered synchronization:
A set of lines resulting in a 2-dimensional frame or image is triggered by the falling edge of a TTL signal
on FRAME SYNC input.
Schäer + Kirchho differentiates several trigger modes identified by a number, which can be selected
in the control dialog as appropriate.
• Open the 'USB Camera Control' dialog [F4] to
configure the synchronization. The trigger mode
settings are available in the middle frame.
• Frame- and line-triggered synchronization can be
combined. Tick the 'Frame Sync' box to activate the
frame synchronization mode.
• The Trigger Control stage is followed by a Trigger
Divider stage inside the camera. Enter the division
ratio into the 'Divider' field.
Free Run / SK Mode 0
The acquisition of each line is internally synchronized (free-running) and the next scan is started automatically on
completition of the previous line scan. The line frequency is determined by the programmed value.
LineStart / SK Mode 1
Initiated by the external trigger and the currently exposed line will be read out at the next internal line clock. The start
and duration of exposure are controlled internally by the camera and are not affected by the trigger. The exposure
time is programmable and the trigger does not affect the integration time. The line frequency is determined by the
trigger clock frequency.
Restriction: The period of the trigger signal must be longer than the exposure time.
ExposureStart / SK Mode 4
A new exposure is started exactly at the time of external triggering and the current exposure process will be inter-
rupted. The exposure time is determined by the programmed value. The exposed line will be read out with the next
external trigger. The trigger clock frequency determines the line frequency.
Restriction: The period of the trigger signal must be longer than the exposure time.
ExposureActive / SK extSOS (Mode 5)
The exposure time and the line frequency are controlled by the external trigger signal. This affects both the start of
a new exposure (start-of-scan pulse, SOS) and the reading out of the previously exposed line.
FrameTrigger / SK FrameSync
The frame trigger synchronizes the acquisition of a 2D
area scan. The individual line scans in this area scan can
be synchronized in any of the available line trigger modes.
The camera suppresses the data transfer until a falling
edge of a TTL signal occurs at the FRAME SYNC input.
The number of lines that defines the size of the frame
must be programmed in advance.
FRAME SYNC
LINE SYNC
Video
Video Valid
Data transmission
Combined frame and line synchronization
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In addition to user dialog inputs, the SkLineScan software also provides the option to adjust any camera settings,
such as gain, offset, trigger modes, by sending control commands directly.
Similarly, current parameters, as well as specific product information, can be read from the camera using the request
commands. All set and request commands are listed in the tables below.
• The commands are entered in the 'Input' field in the 'Camera Control' section of the "Camera Gain/Offset
Control" user dialog, [Shift+F4].
• In the 'Output' field either the acknowledgement of the set commands (0 = OK, 1 = not OK) or the return values
of the request commands are output.
The parameter settings are stored in the non-volatile flash memory of the camera and, thereby, are available for
subsequent use and a rapid start-up, even after a complete shut down or loss of power.
Gain/Offset Control dialog: Camera Control input and output in the right section
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Set Commands
Set Operation Description
Goooo<CR> even gain setting (channel A) 0-24 dB
Boooo<CR> odd gain setting (channel B) 0-24 dB
Oppp<CR> even offset setting (channel A)
Pppp<CR> odd offset setting (channel B)
F8<CR> output format: 8 bit video data
F12<CR> output format: 12 bit video data
C25<CR> camera clock: 25 MHz data rate
C50<CR> camera clock: 50 MHz data rate
T0<CR> test pattern off / SCM off
T1<CR> test pattern on (turns off with power
off)
T2<CR> shading correction on
T3<CR> auto program shading correction /
SCM on
T4<CR> copy flash memory 1 to SCM
T5<CR> save SCM to flash memory 1
T6<CR> video out = SCM data
T7<CR> copy flash memory 2 to SCM
T8<CR> save SCM to flash memory 2
M0<CR> line trigger mode0: internal all lines
M1<CR> line trigger mode1: extern trigger, next
line
M2<CR> line trigger mode0: internal all lines and
set max line rate
M4<CR> line trigger mode4: extern trigger and
restart
M5<CR> line trigger mode5: extern SOS, all Lines
Mx+8 frame trigger extern, start on falling edge
Mx+16 frame trigger extern, active low
Axxxx<CR> SCM address (xxxx = 0-1023)
Dxxxx<CR> SCM data (xxxx = 0-4095) and increment
SCM address
Eyyyyy<CR> frames / multiframe (yyyyy = 0-32767)
Nyyyyy<CR> lines / frame (yyyyy = 1-32767)
Wyyyyy<CR> line clock frequency
(yyyyy = 50-43478 Hz)
Xyyyyy<CR> exposure time (yyyyy = 10-20000) (µs)
Vyyyyy<CR> extern sync divider (yyyyy = 1-32767)
Yppp<CR> set sync control
Acknowledgement for all set commands:
0 = OK, 1 = not OK
Request Commands
Request Return Description
K<CR> SK1024U3PD returns SK type number
R<CR> Rev1.08 returns revision number
S<CR> SNr00163 returns serial number
I<CR> SK1024U3PD
Rev1.08
SNr00163
camera identification
readout
I1<CR> VCC: yyyyy returns VCC (1=10mV)
I2<CR> VDD: yyyyy returns VDD (1=10mV)
I3<CR> moo: yyyyy returns mode of operation
I4<CR> CLo: yyyyy returns camera clock low
frequency (MHz)
I5<CR> CHi: yyyyy returns camera clock high
frequency (MHz)
I6<CR> Ga1: yyyyy returns gain 1 (channel A)
I7<CR> Ga2: yyyyy returns gain 2 (channel B)
I8<CR> Of1: yyyyy returns offset 1 (channel A)
I9<CR> Of2: yyyyy returns offset 2 (channel B)
I19<CR> Tab: yyyyy returns video channels
I20<CR> CLK: yyyyy returns selected clock fre-
quency (MHz)
I21<CR> ODF: yyyyy returns selected output data
format
I22<CR> TRM: yyyyy returns selected trigger mode
I23<CR> SCO: yyyyy returns shading correction
on/off
I24<CR> Exp: yyyyy returns exposure time (µs)
I25<CR> miX: yyyyy returns minimum exposure
time (µs)
I26<CR> LCK: yyyyy returns line frequency (Hz)
I27<CR> maZ: yyyyy returns maximum line fre-
quency (Hz)
I28<CR> TSc: yyyyy returns sync divider
I29<CR> SyC: yyyyy returns sync control
I30<CR> Lin: yyyyy returns lines/frame
Range of values: oooo = 0 ... 1023
ppp = 0 ... 255
xxxx = 4 digits integer value as ASCII
yyyyy = 5 digits integer value as ASCII
SCM: Shading Correction Memory
SOS: Start of Scan
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The basic synchronization function makes use of the trigger input LINE SYNC A. The trigger mode is determined by
the settings in the "Camera Control" dialog, e.g. LineStart (1) or ExposureStart (4).
Advanced trigger functions are provided by combining LINE SYNC A with a second trigger input LINE SYNC B. The
operation mode is controlled by the entries in the Sync Control Register (SCR).
Use control commands to write to or to read from the Sync
Control Register:
Yppp<CR> set sync control
with ppp = 0...255 (decimal)
Return value: 0 = OK; 1 = not OK
I29<CR> return sync control
Return value: SyC:yyyyy (5-digits integer value as ASCII)
Advanced Trigger Functions and Sync Control Register Settings
• Basic synchronization function, 'Camera Control' dialog settings are valid A
• Detection of direction B, C, D, E
• Trigger pulses are valid only in one direction, trigger pulses in the other direction are ignored B
• Trigger on 4 edges D, E
• Suppression of machine-encoded jitter, programmable hysteresis for trigger control E
Sync Control Register (SCR) SyC7 SyC6 SyC5 SyC4 SyC3 SyC2 SyC1 SyC0
default x x x x x x 0 0
pixel #1 data = external trigger input states x x x x x x 0 1
pixel #1 data = Linecounter (8 bit) x x x x x x 1 0
pixel #1, #2 data = ext. trigger states (3 bit) +
line counter (13 bit)
xxxxxx11
ExSOS and Sync at LINE SYNC A (Mode5) x x x x x 0 x x
ExSOS at LINE SYNC B,
Sync at LINE SYNC A (Mode5)
xxxxx1xx
Jitter Hysterese off x x x 0 0 x x x
Jitter Hysterese 4 x x x 0 1 x x x
Jitter Hysterese 16 x x x 1 0 x x x
Jitter Hysterese 64 x x x 1 1 x x x
Sync 1x Enable x x 0 x x x x x
Sync 4x Enable x x 1 x x x x x
Sync up Enable / down disable x 0 x x x x x x
Sync up/down Enable x 1 x x x x x x
Sync Control Disable 0 x x x x x x x
Sync Control Enable 1 x x x x x x x
128 64 32 16 8 4 2 1
Example:
Y232
ppp = 232(dec) = 11101000(bin)
new SCR value: 11101000 E
4.2 Advanced Synchronization Control
For diagnostic purposes, the
present state of external trigger
inputs (LINE SYNC A, LINE
SYNC B, FRAME SYNC) or the
internal line counter can be output
instead of pixel #1 and/or pixel #2
data.
SCR Pixel #1 Data (lowByte) Pixel #2 Data (lowByte)
xxxxxx00 intensity intensity
xxxxxx01
D7 = FRAME SYNC
D6 = LINE SYNC A
D5 = LINE SYNC B
D4 ... D0 = 0
intensity
xxxxxx10 internal line counter (8 bit) intensity
xxxxxx11
D7 = FRAME SYNC
D6 = LINE SYNC A
D5 = LINE SYNC B
D4 ... D0 = line counter (bit 12 ... 8)
internal line counter (bit 7 ... 0)
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Example Timing Diagrams of Advanced Synchronization Control
Annotations:
SyncA = LINE SYNC A (external line synchronization input, I/O connector)
SyncB = LINE SYNC B (external line synchronization input, I/O connector)
Count = internal counter
Trigger = Generated trigger pulses from the Trigger Control stage. The signal goes to the Trigger
Divider stage inside the camera. For setting the divider use the Vyyyyy<CR> command or the
'Divider' input field in the USB Camera Control dialog, p. 15.
1) direction changed
2) glitch
• Trigger on falling edge
of SyncA
• SyncB = low active
• direction detection = on
• hysteresis = 0
Sync Control Register:
'10000xxx'b
B
1)
• Trigger on falling edge
of SyncA
• SyncB without function
• direction detection = off
• hysteresis = 0
Sync Control Register:
'00000xxx'b
A
1)
• Trigger on falling edge
of SyncA
• SyncB = low/high active
• direction detection = on
• hysteresis = 0
Sync Control Register:
'11000xxx'b
C
1)
• Trigger on 4 edges
of SyncA and SyncB
• direction detection = on
• hysteresis = 0
Sync Control Register:
'11100xxx'b
D
1)
• Trigger on 4 edges
of SyncA and SyncB
• direction detection = on
• hysteresis = 4
Sync Control Register:
'11101xxx'b
E
2)
1)
1)1)
machine holdup oscillation
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Manufacturer: DALSA Corp.
Type: IL-P1-1024
Data source: DALSA Line Scan Sensors, Document 03-036-00134-05
Pin Functional Description
Block Diagram