Schäfter+Kirchhoff SK1024U3HU User manual

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SK1024U3HU
Monochrome Line Scan Camera
1024 pixels 12.5 x 500 µm², line frequency up to 13.88 kHz
Instruction Manual
SK1024U3HU
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Sample Configuration
1CCD line scan camera
SK1024U3HU
mounted with
2Mounting bracket SK5105
3Clamping claws SK5102
4Video (CCTV)-objectiv
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Wavelength (nm)
800 1000
Spectral
range
CMOS line scan camera, spectral range 200 to 1000 nm, 13.9 kHz line rate,
rectangular pixel shape, suitable for spectrophotometry.

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How to Use this Instruction Manual
Electricity Warning
Assembly and initial operation of the line scan camera must be carried out under dry
conditions.
Do not operate the camera if you notice any condensation or moisture in order to avoid danger
of a short circuit or static discharge!
Risk of High Power Lighting
According to the application, laser or high power LED light sources might be used. These can
affect your eyesight temporarily or even cause permanent damage to the eyes or skin.
Do not look directly into the light beam!
Mechanics Warning
Ensure that the motion device and the scan way is free to move and that no obstacles are in
the way.
Do not place any part of the body in the way of moving parts!
Line scan cameras are mostly used in combination with a motion device such as a translation
stage, a conveyer or a rotational drive, as well as with high intensity light sources.
For assembly close down these devices whenever possible. Beyond that, please consider the
following warnings:
Safety Warnings
Please read the following sections of this Instruction Manual before unpacking, assembly or use
of the Line Camera System:
The safety warnings on this page
Introduction to the system, page 4
Installation and Setup, page 6
Keep this Instruction Manual in a safe place for future reference.
!

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Contents
How to Use this Instruction Manual 2
Safety Warnings 2
Contents 3
1 Introduction  ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 4
1.1 Intended Purpose and Overview 4
1.2 System Setup at a Glance 4
1.3 Computer System Requirements 5
1.4 SK1024U3HU Line Scan Camera - Specifications 5
2 Installation and Setup ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
2.1 Mechanical Installation: Mounting Options and Dimensions 6
2.2 Electrical Installation: Connections and I/O Signals 7
2.3 USB3 Connections and SkLineScan Software Installation 8
SkLineScan Installation and Automatic Camera Driver Installation 8
SkLineScan Start-up 8
Camera Setup 8
Initial Function Test 9
3 Camera Control and Performing a Scan  �������������������������������������������������������� 11
3.1 Software: SkLineScan 11
Function Overview: SkLineScan Toolbar 11
Visualization of the Sensor Output 12
3.2 Adjustments for Optimum Scan Results 13
Lens Focussing 13
Sensor Alignment 14
Gain/Offset Adjustment 14
Shading Correction 15
Optimum brightness adjustment, Integration Time 16
Synchronization of the Image Acquisition with the Feed Rate of the Object 17
Synchronization Modes 18
4 Advanced Camera Control Functions  ����������������������������������������������������������� 20
4.1 Camera Control by Commands 20
Set Commands 21
Request Commands 21
4.2 Advanced Synchronization Control 22
Advanced Trigger Functions and Sync Control Register (SCR) Settings 22
Example Timing Diagrams 23
5 Sensor Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24
Glossary 27
CE-Conformity 29
Warranty 29
Accessories 30

Introduction
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The SK line scan camera series is designed for a wide
range of vision and inspection applications in industrial
and scientific environments. The SK1024U3HU is
highly portable and 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.
The USB 3.0 connection supplies power to the camera
and the camera is hot-pluggable, providing 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. The 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 Software:
SkLineScan, p. 11.
1 Introduction
1.1 Intended Purpose and Overview
red: SK1024U3HU scope of delivery
blue: accessories for minimum system configuration
black: optional accessories
For accessory order details see Accessories, p. 30.
1.2 System Setup at a Glance
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)

Sensor category CCD Monochrome Sensor
Sensor type S11637-1024Q
Pixel number 1024
Pixel size (width x length) 500 x 12.5 µm2
Pixel spacing 12.5 µm
Active sensor length 12.8 mm
Anti blooming x
Integration control x
Shading correction x
Threshold detection x
Line synchronization modes Line Sync, Line Start, Exposure Start, Exposure Active
Frame synchronization x
Pixel frequency 15 MHz
Maximum line frequency 13.88 kHz
Integration time 0.01 ... 20 ms
Dynamic range 1:5000 (rms)
Spectral range 200 ... 1000 nm
Video signal monochrome 8/12 Bit digital
Interface USB 3.0
Voltage USB (350 mA)
Power consumption 1.8 W
Casing Ø65 mm x 52.4 mm (Case type AT1)
Objective mount C-Mount
Flange focal length 17.53 mm
Weight 0.2 kg
Operating temperature +5 ... +45°C
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1.3 Computer System Requirements
1.4 SK1024U3HU Line Scan Camera - Specifications
Introduction
• Intel Pentium Dual Core or AMD equivalent
• RAM min. 4 GB, depending on the size of acquired
images
• USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interface.
• High-performance video card, PCIe bus
• Operating Systems:
Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64 or 32-bit) or
Linux kernel 3.13 or higher

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2 Installation and Setup
2.1 Mechanical Installation: Mounting Options and Dimensions
Casing type AT1
Mounting Options
• The best fixing point of the camera is the collar
for the mounting bracket SK5105 (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 must expose the sensor or lens surface,
ensure the environment is as dust-free as possible.
• Gently 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.
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
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M3 Ø3.3
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M4
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1/4’’20G
M4
Ø4.3
Hex socket head screw
DIN 912–M3x12
Clamping claw
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
All Schäfter+Kirchhoff USB3.0 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. The details for your camera can be found in section Line Scan
Camera - Specifications, p. 5.
If the power consumption of the camera exceeds 4.5 Watt (USB 3.0) or 2.5 Watt(USB 2.0), then connect an external
source to socket 2.
Installation and Setup
Accessories (see also Accessories, p. 30):
• The USB 3.0 interface provides data transfer, camera control and power supply capabilities to the SK1024U3HU
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) must be wired to socket 2. A frame-
synchronization signal and two separate line-synchronization signals can be handled. The various trigger
modes are described fully in section Synchronization of the Image Acquisition with the Feed Rate of the
Object, p. 17
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Synchronization
Socket: Hirose series 10A, male 6-pin
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Pin Signal Pin Signal
1Line Sync B 4NC
2NC 5Line Sync A
3Frame Sync 6GND
Line Sync A/B and Frame Sync: TTL levels
3Status 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:
1.0 m SK9020.1
3.0 m SK9020.3 (standard)
1Data and power
USB 3.0 socket type µB with threaded holes for locking screws
Power: 1.8 W

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2.3 USB3 Connections and SkLineScan Software Installation
This section is a quick reference for installing the SkLineScan adjustment and configuration software and to set
up the USB3 camera driver. SkLineScan and the SkLineScan manual is provided for download on the
Schäfter + Kirchhoff website under http://www.sukhamburg.com/support.html. It is also part of the fee-based
software development kit SK91USB3-WIN.
Step 1: Install SkLineScan. The setup program will
automatically install the Schaefter+Kirchhoff
USB3 Line Scan Camera Driver.
Step 2: Plug in the USB3 connection cable to the
camera. if appropriate switch on the external
power supply.
Step 3: Start the SkLineScan program.
SkLineScan Installation and Automatic Camera Driver Installation
Prior to the installation, power on the PC (not the camera) and unpack the downloaded zip-file to a temporary
folder. Alternatively, if your installation medium is a CD, insert the disk to the drive.
The autostart function may launch the setup program automatically from CD. Otherwise, look for one of these
installation files:
SkLineScan-USB3-Win_x64.msi SK91USB3-Win_x64.msi
SkLineScan-USB3-Win_x86.msi SK91USB3-Win_x86.msi
Then start the applicable installation file manually. This will set up the Schäfter+Kirchhoff SkLineScan camera
control and adjustment tool as well as the USB3 Line Scan Camera Driver.
SkLineScan Start-up
• Start SkLineScan.
• A start-up dialog box pops up and
displays the connected camera(s) that
have been automatically detected. It
also indicates the active USB standard. The optimum
performance is provided by USB3.0.
• The camera LED changes from red to green color light.
Desktop Icon
Camera Setup
Use the Setup dialog for
• activating/deactivating a connected USB3 camera
(activated device is ticked)
• changing the pixel frequency
• setting the bit depth of the video signal to 8 or 12-bit
In USB 2.0 mode the lower pixel frequency and 8-bit video
signal is recommended SkLineScan Setup dialog
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Initial Function Test
• Quit the SkLineScan startup dialog
box.
• Select "OK" in the SkLineScan
start-up dialog.
The Signal Window showing the current
brightness versus the pixel number
indicates the correct installation.

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