SWIR Acuros CQD Series User manual

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Disclaimer
All products manufactured by SWIR Vision Systems® Inc. are under warranty as described in the
sales conditions and standard warranty documents.
SWIR Vision Systems has no other obligation or liability for defects than those set forth therein.
No other warranty is expressed or implied. SWIR Vision Systems specifically disclaims the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
This warranty will no longer be valid if the instructions contained herein are not followed.
SWIR Vision Systems shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
loss of damage, whether based on contract, tort, product liability or any other legal theory.
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Names and marks appearing on the products herein are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of SWIR Vision Systems. All other trademarks, trade names or company names
referenced in this document are used for identification only and are the property of their
respective owners.
Quality Assurance
SWIR Vision Systems is committed to a policy of continuous development for which we reserve
the right to make changes and improvements on any of the products described in this manual
without prior notice.
Contact Information
Sales contact:
[email protected]m
919-248-0032
Technical contact:
[email protected]
919-248-1453

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Table of Contents
Contact Information ..................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................ 5
Table of Tables .............................................................................................................................. 6
Document Revisions ...................................................................................................................... 7
1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 8
1.1 .... System Description .............................................................................................................. 8
1.2 .... Scope ................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 .... Order Description ................................................................................................................ 9
1.4 .... Safety Considerations .......................................................................................................... 9
1.5 .... SWIR Vision Systems, Inc. Product Global Limited Warranty .............................................. 9
2 Acuros CQD Camera Product Data Sheet .......................................................................... 11
3 Camera Mechanical Interfaces .......................................................................................... 12
3.1 .... Camera Dimensions, Thread and Tap Specifications ......................................................... 12
3.2 .... Thermal Management ....................................................................................................... 17
4 Electrical Interfaces and Specifications ............................................................................. 18
4.1 .... Specification and Camera Connectors ............................................................................... 18
4.2 .... Hirose pinout ..................................................................................................................... 18
4.3 .... LED Indicators .................................................................................................................... 19
5 Optical Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 21
5.1 .... Lens Mount Plates ............................................................................................................. 21
5.2 .... Sensor Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 25
6 Getting Started .................................................................................................................. 26
6.1 .... Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................ 26
6.2 .... Software Installation ......................................................................................................... 28
6.3 .... Connecting to the Camera ................................................................................................. 31
Important note about Imaging ......................................................................................... 32
7 Software and Image Controls ............................................................................................ 33
7.1 .... Set Frame Time .................................................................................................................. 33

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7.2 .... Frames per Second (FPS) ................................................................................................... 34
7.3 .... Set Exposure Time ............................................................................................................. 34
7.4 .... Windowing Settings ........................................................................................................... 34
7.5 .... Pixel Format ....................................................................................................................... 35
7.6 .... Mirror ................................................................................................................................ 35
7.7 .... Binning ............................................................................................................................... 35
7.8 .... TriggerMode ...................................................................................................................... 36
7.9 .... Master Clock ...................................................................................................................... 38
7.10 .. Gain ................................................................................................................................... 38
7.11 .. Load Factory Defaults and Save Settings .......................................................................... 38
7.12 .. Settings File ....................................................................................................................... 39
7.13 .. Contrast Enhancement ...................................................................................................... 39
7.14 .. Other Software Features ................................................................................................... 40
8 Non-Uniformity Correction (NUC) ..................................................................................... 43
8.1 .... Thermal Considerations ..................................................................................................... 43
8.2 .... Software NUC Table Generation ....................................................................................... 44
8.3 .... Firmware NUC Table Use ................................................................................................... 47
9 Advanced Features ............................................................................................................ 48
9.1 .... User Access ........................................................................................................................ 48
9.2 .... Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) .............................................................................................. 48
9.3 .... Firmware NUC Generation ................................................................................................ 50
9.4 .... Firmware NUC Upload ....................................................................................................... 53
9.5 .... Acuros CQD Camera Microcontroller, FPGA, and TEC Firmware Upload .......................... 58
9.6 .... Photon Transfer Curve Collection ...................................................................................... 61
10 Software Command Protocol ............................................................................................ 62
10.1 .. UART Command Protocol .................................................................................................. 62
10.2 .. Settings and Memory ........................................................................................................ 64
10.3 .. Pleora eBus SDK Supplemental Information...................................................................... 64
10.4 .. UART Command Descriptions ............................................................................................ 67
10.5 .. Software Command Protocol Appendices ....................................................................... 111

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Table of Figures
Figure 1: SWIR Vision Systems Acuros CQD Camera Product Data Sheet ..................................... 11
Figure 3: Acuros CQD 1920 USB3 with F-mount ........................................................................... 12
Figure 4: Acuros CQD 1920 GigE with F-mount ............................................................................. 13
Figure 5: Acuros CQD 1280 USB with C-mount ............................................................................. 14
Figure 6: Acuros CQD 1280 GigE with C-Mount ............................................................................ 15
Figure 7: Acuros CQD 640 USB with C-Mount ............................................................................... 16
Figure 8: Acuros CQD GigE with C-Mount ..................................................................................... 17
Figure 9. Hirose pinout diagram. ................................................................................................... 18
Figure 10. LED indicator status diagram for GigE cameras........................................................... 19
Figure 11. LED indicator status diagram for USB3 cameras. ......................................................... 20
Figure 12: Acuros CQD Camera with protective flange and no sensor, an F-mount plate and
extender, and a C-mount plate. .................................................................................................... 21
Figure 13: Acuros CQD Camera showing C-mount attachment process. ...................................... 22
Figure 14: Acuros CQD Camera showing F-mount alignment pins on the extender and F-mount.
....................................................................................................................................................... 23
Figure 15: Acuros CQD Camera with no lens mount. CQD sensor is visible inside the protective
flange. ............................................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 16: F-mount detail showing spring-loaded F-mount lens pin. ........................................... 24
Figure 17: Photos showing the interior of the C-mount and the retaining ring. .......................... 24
Figure 18. Acuros CQD Camera rear panel schematic showing power and interface connection
ports. ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 19. Acuros CQD Camera cable connections. Connections should be made in the listed
order. ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 20 .Acuros CQD Camera back panel after communication and power have been supplied.
....................................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 21: SVSImagIR software installation screen ....................................................................... 28
Figure 22: SVSImagIR licensing agreement screen ........................................................................ 28
Figure 23: SVS ImagIR Graphical User Interface displaying a flat field image and histogram....... 31
Figure 24. General flow for image and display enhancement. ..................................................... 32
Figure 25: SVS ImagIR Image and Video Controls ......................................................................... 33
Figure 26: SVS ImagIR Trigger Mode Menu ................................................................................... 36
Figure 27: Trigger timing diagram ................................................................................................. 36
Figure 28: PWM Trigger timing diagram ....................................................................................... 37
Figure 29: Master Clock Pull-Down Menu ..................................................................................... 38
Figure 30: Gain Mode Pull-Down Menu ........................................................................................ 38

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Figure 31: Settings File Dialog Box ................................................................................................ 39
Figure 32: SVS ImageIR Export, Contrast Enhancement, Histogram, and Output Interface ........ 39
Figure 33: General Purpose Output Timing Relative to Trigger .................................................... 41
Figure 34: SVS ImageIR Image Software NUC Interface ................................................................ 44
Figure 35: Sample Histogram, uncorrected flat field image.......................................................... 45
Figure 36: Sample flat field histograms after application of a 2Bit NUC with and without 100%
normalization. ............................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 37: Image on the left shows the saturation gray-scale artifact. Image on right shows
application of normalization feature to eliminate the artifact. .................................................... 46
Figure 38: Firmware NUC Pull-down Menus ................................................................................. 47
Figure 39: SVS Internal Advanced Features User Interface ........................................................... 48
Figure 40: SVSImageIR Image Settings and NUC Interfaces .......................................................... 50
Figure 41: Sample raw files for 4 different exposure times .......................................................... 51
Figure 42: Sample NUC files output from the Python scripts ....................................................... 52
Figure 43: Firmware Upload and PTC Collection Interface ........................................................... 53
Figure 44: SVS ImagIR NUC Table Upload Dialog Box ................................................................... 53
Figure 45: SVS ImagIR Finished Loading Dialog Box ...................................................................... 54
Figure 46: Hex-Decimal Converter, Command, and Message Byte Fields .................................... 56
Figure 47: Command and Message Byte Fields linking NUC Table 3 to a 5.5ms exposure time. . 57
Figure 48: SVS ImagIR Title Bar showing firmware versions ........................................................ 58
Figure 49: SVS ImagIR Firmware Upload and PTC Interface.......................................................... 58
Figure 50: SVS ImagIR Firmware Upload and PTC Interface.......................................................... 61
Figure 51: Pleora Firmware Updater User Interface ..................................................................... 66
Figure 52: Pleora Firmware Updater Payload File selection window showing sample file. .......... 66
Figure 53. UART command set ..................................................................................................... 69
Table of Tables
Table 1. List of camera models covered by this user guide............................................................. 8
Table 2. Camera interface connector and specifications. ............................................................ 18
Table 3. Pinout for Hirose connector. .......................................................................................... 19
Table 4. LED indicator status table for GigE cameras. .................................................................. 20
Table 5. LED indicator status table for USB3 cameras. ................................................................ 20
Table 6: Compatibility between Acuros CQD camera formats and different lens mounts. .......... 21
Table 7: Maximum frames per second for different windowing settings. .................................... 34
Table 8: Table showing windowing maximums for each Acuros CQD product ............................ 35
Table 9: Trigger timing values for the Acuros CQD 1.1 camera products ..................................... 37
Table 10: Full Well Capacitance of Each Gain Mode ..................................................................... 38
Table 11: NUC Table file naming requirements for Directory Upload .......................................... 54

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Table 12: Quick copy-and-paste reference table for common exposure times with Master Clock
set to Lo. ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Document Revisions
Date Version
Number Document Changes
10/9/2019 1.0 Initial Document
6/16/2020 1.1 Updates for SVS ImageIR rev 2.0A29 and higher

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1 Introduction
1.1 System Description
The Acuros CQD® camera line touts high speed, triggerable, area array VIS-SWIR imaging (0.4-1.7
um wavelengths), ideal for industrial inspection, security and surveillance, and scientific
applications. The cameras are built around SWIR Vision Systems patented Colloidal Quantum Dot
(CQD®) sensors. Unlike the InGaAs industry standard, CQD sensors leverage highly scalable
monolithic semiconductor deposition techniques and result in the most affordable, highest
resolution SWIR camera line on the market.
The Acuros CQD cameras are supplied with a 12 V/2A power supply adaptor and cable with a 12
pin Hirose connector and integrated trigger cable. The analog output signal of the CQD sensor is
digitized with either 10 or 14 bits using an analog-to-digital converter. The digital data is then
manipulated by an on-board field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and transmitted through a
GigE or USB3 interface to the host machine. The PC compatible SVS ImagIR software allows the
user to send commands to the camera, view a live display, capture image and video files, and
manipulate the digitalized output. For users who plan to use a third-party GUI, the cameras come
equipped with the GenICam Vision compliant eBus software development kit (SDK) by Pleora.
This guide outlines the basic operation of the camera including software installation, camera
startup, and basic and advanced imaging procedures for the camera models listed below.
1.2 Scope
This users guide describes the technical specifications, electrical interfaces, dimensions, GUI and
camera operation for the follow model numbers:
Camera Product Names
Acuros
®
CQD
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-640-USB3
Acuros
®
CQD
®
-640-GigE
Acuros
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CQD
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-1280-USB3
Acuros
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CQD
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-1280-GigE
Acuros
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CQD
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-1920-USB3
Acuros
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CQD
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-1920-GigE
Table 1. List of camera models covered by this user guide.

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1.3 Order Description
A complete Acuros CQD camera order includes the following:
 Acuros CQD camera body, electronics,
and sensor with either GigE or USB3
interface
 Lens mount for either C or F lenses
 AC adapter (power supply)
 Integrated AC Power/Trigger Cable
 Communication interface cable
 USB stick with software, firmware, and
this user manual
 Frosted glass for software NUC creation
 Mini Tripod for mounting camera
 Protective case
 Lenses (optional)
1.4 Safety Considerations
Power: The camera should only be powered with a 12 V DC power supply capable of providing 24 W of power.
Warning: Exceeding the recommended voltage may result in damage to the camera.
Sensor lid: The sensor is packaged with a glass lid. Use care not to touch, damage, or scratch the glass lid when
removing the lens and/or lens mount. Always keep the sensor port covered to prevent particulate accumulation on
the lid.
Environmental conditions: Do not expose to excessive moisture to prevent fire, shock hazard, or damage to the
camera.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD): The camera contains sensitive electronics. Use sufficient grounding when handling
the camera to prevent ESD damage.
1.5 SWIR Vision Systems, Inc. Product Global Limited Warranty
From the date the original end-user (the “Customer”) purchases a new Product from SWIR VISION SYSTEMS, Inc. or its affiliates (“SWIR
VISION SYSTEMS”) or from an authorized SWIR VISION SYSTEMS reseller (the “Purchase Date”), all Qualifying Products (see Section 2)
are eligible for coverage under SWIR VISION SYSTEMS’s Product Global Limited Warranty subject to the terms and conditions in this
document. PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY; IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT COVERAGE UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY, CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS, AND OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS, CONDITIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS.
1. APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS. The applicable Standard Limited Warranty Period (from the Purchase Date) is one (1) year for
the following Products: Acuros CQD® 640 Camera, Acuros CQD® 1280 Camera, and Acuros CQD® 1920 Camera. Any Product that is
repaired or replaced under warranty is covered for one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of return shipment by SWIR VISION
SYSTEMS or for the remaining duration of the applicable Warranty Period, whichever is longer.
2. LIMITED WARRANTY. In accordance with the terms and conditions of and except as excluded or disclaimed in this document, SWIR
VISION SYSTEMS warrants, from the Purchase Date, that all new Products will conform to SWIR VISION SYSTEMS’s published Product
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EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY, AT SWIR VISION SYSTEMS’S SOLE DISCRETION, IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IN A MANNER, AND BY A SERVICE CENTER, AUTHORIZED BY SWIR VISION SYSTEMS. IF THIS REMEDY IS
ADJUDICATED TO BE INSUFFICIENT, SWIR VISION SYSTEMS SHALL REFUND CUSTOMER’S PAID PURCHASE PRICE AND HAVE NO OTHER
OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY TO BUYER WHATSOEVER.
3. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS. SWIR VISION SYSTEMS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCTS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE (EVEN IF BUYER HAS NOTIFIED SELLER OF ITS INTENDED USE FOR THE PRODUCTS), AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT. ROUTINE PRODUCT MAINTENANCE, SOFTWARE UPDATES, AND CALIBRATION ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED FROM THIS
WARRANTY. SWIR VISION SYSTEMS FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE WHERE THE ALLEGED
NONCONFORMITY IS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, ALTERATION, MODIFICATION, REPAIR, ATTEMPTED REPAIR, IMPROPER USE,
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, NEGLECT, ABUSE, IMPROPER STORAGE, FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS, DAMAGE
(WHETHER CAUSED BY ACCIDENT OR OTHERWISE), OR ANY OTHER IMPROPER CARE OR HANDLING OF THE PRODUCTS CAUSED BY
ANYONE OTHER THAN SWIR VISION SYSTEMS OR SWIR VISION SYSTEMS’S EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED DESIGNEE. THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS THE ENTIRE WARRANTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND SWIR VISION SYSTEMS AND SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR
WARRANTY NEGOTIATIONS, AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND SWIR VISION SYSTEMS.
THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT BE MODIFIED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF SWIR VISION SYSTEMS. THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY DOES NOT HAVE THE EFFECT OF EXCLUDING OR LIMITING A CUSTOMER’S STATUTORY RIGHTS OR CONSUMER
GUARANTEES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE STATUTE OR NATIONAL LEGISLATION. THIS WARRANTY
COMPLIES WITH EU DIRECTIVE 1999/44/EC.
4. WARRANTY RETURN, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT. To be eligible for warranty repair or replacement, Customer must notify SWIR
VISION SYSTEMS in writing by email as provided below within thirty (30) days of discovering an apparent defect in materials or
workmanship. Before Customer may return a Product for warranty service or repair, Customer must first obtain a returned material
authorization (RMA) number from SWIR VISION SYSTEMS. To obtain the RMA number Customer must provide an original proof of
purchase. For additional information, to notify SWIR VISION SYSTEMS of an apparent defect in materials or workmanship, or to request
an RMA number, submit a request directly via email to [email protected]. Customer is solely responsible for complying
with all RMA instructions provided by SWIR VISION SYSTEMS including but not limited to adequately packaging the Product for
shipment to SWIR VISION SYSTEMS and for all packaging and shipping costs. SWIR VISION SYSTEMS will pay for returning to Customer
any Product that SWIR VISION SYSTEMS repairs or replaces under warranty. SWIR VISION SYSTEMS reserves the right to determine,
in its sole discretion, whether a returned Product is covered under warranty. If SWIR VISION SYSTEMS determines that any returned
Product is not covered under warranty or is otherwise excluded from warranty coverage, SWIR VISION SYSTEMS may charge Customer
a reasonable handling fee and return the Product to Customer, at Customer’s expense, or offer Customer the option of handling the
Product as a non-warranty return.
5. NON-WARRANTY RETURN. Customer may request that SWIR VISION SYSTEMS evaluate and service or repair a Product not covered
under warranty, which SWIR VISION SYSTEMS may agree to do in its sole discretion. Before Customer returns a Product for non-
warranty evaluation and repair, Customer must contact SWIR VISION SYSTEMS by e-mailing the company directly at
[e-mail] to request an evaluation and obtain an RMA. Customer is solely responsible for complying with all RMA
instructions provided by SWIR VISION SYSTEMS including but not limited to adequately packaging the Product for shipment to SWIR
VISION SYSTEMS and for all packaging and shipping costs. Upon receipt of an authorized non-warranty return, SWIR VISION SYSTEMS
will evaluate the Product and contact Customer regarding the feasibility of and the costs and fees associated with Customer’s request.
Customer shall be responsible for the reasonable cost of SWIR VISION SYSTEMS’s evaluation, for the cost of any repairs or services
authorized by Customer, and for the cost of repackaging and returning the Product to Customer. Any non-warranty repair of a Product
is warranted for one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of return shipment by SWIR VISION SYSTEMS to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship only, subject to all of the limitations, exclusions and disclaimers in this document.

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2 Acuros CQD Camera Product Data Sheet
Figure 1: SWIR Vision Systems Acuros CQD Camera Product Data Sheet
Acuros CQD SWIR Camera
Specifications
Sensor Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
640 GiGE Camera
Sensor Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
640 USB3 Camera
Sensor Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
1280 GiGE Camera
Sensor Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
1280 USB3 Camera
Sensor Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
1920 GiGE Camera
Sensor Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
1920 USB3 Camera
Sensor
Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
sensor
Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
sensor
Acuros
TM
CQD
TM
sensor
Temperature stabilization Single-stage thermo-electric cooler Single-stage thermo-electric cooler Single-stage thermo-electric cooler
Sensor array format 640 x 512 1280 x 1024 1920 x 1080
Resolution 0.33 megapixels 1.31 megapixels 2.07 megapixels
Spectral band 400 nm - 1700 nm 400 nm - 1700 nm 400 nm - 1700 nm
Array size 9.6 mm x 7.7 mm, 12.3 mm diagonal 19.2mm x 15.4 mm, 24.6 mm diagonal 28.8 mm x 16.2 mm, 33 mm diagonal
Pixel pitch 15 μm x 15μm 15 μm x 15μm 15 μm x 15μm
Max frame rate 380 fps at full resolution (10 bit) 90 fps at full resolution (10 bit) 60 fps at full resolution (10 bit)
Max frame rate 190 fps at full resolution (14 bit) 45 fps at full resolution (14 bit) 30 fps at full resolution (14 bit)
Pixel operability 99.5% typical 99.5% typical 99.5% typical
Bit depth 8, 10, 12, 14 selectable 8, 10, 12, 14 selectable 8, 10, 12, 14 selectable
Integration type Snapshot global shutter Snapshot global shutter Snapshot global shutter
Trigger External TTL External TTL External TTL
Integration time 10 μsec to 30 msec 10 μsec to 30 msec 10 μsec to 30 msec
Dynamic range 70 dB typical 70 dB typical 70 dB typical
Windowing Array centered Array centered Array centered
Windowing frame rate Scales inversely with window size Scales inversely with window size Scales inversely with window size
Binning arrays 2 x 2, 4 x 4 2 x 2, 4 x 4 2 x 2, 4 x 4
Non-uniformity correction 2-point non-uniformity correction 2-point non-uniformity correction 2-point non-uniformity correction
Temporal dark noise < 210 electrons rms typical < 210 electrons rms typical < 210 electrons rms typical
Operating case temperature -20 °C to +55 °C -20 °C to +55 °C -20 °C to +55 °C
Power consumption 6.5 watts, full frame rate, 40 °C case temp. 6.5 watts, full frame rate, 40 °C case temp. 6.5 watts, full frame rate, 40 °C case temp.
Power supply voltage 6-16 VDC 6-16 VDC 6-16 VDC
Regulatory compliance CE mark, RoHS Exempt CE mark, RoHS Exempt CE mark, RoHS Exempt
Dimensions excluding lens 6.1 x 6.1 x 10.3 cm (GiGE version)
6.1 x 6.1 x 9.7 cm (USB3 Version)
6.1 x 6.1 x 10.3 cm (GiGE version)
6.1 x 6.1 x 9.7 cm (USB3 Version)
6.1 x 6.1 x 13.2 cm (GiGE version)
6.1 x 6.1 x 13.2 cm (USB3 Version)
Weight excluding lens 508g with C-mount adaptor 508g (C-mount adaptor), 594g (F-mount) 594g with F-mount adaptor
Lens mounts C-Mount, M42 (C-Mount flange distance) C-Mount, M42 (C-Mount flange distance) F-Mount, M42 (C-Mount flange distance)
Power connector Hirose 12-pin, HR10A-10R-12PB (71) Hirose 12-pin, HR10A-10R-12PB (71) Hirose 12-pin, HR10A-10R-12PB (71)
Trigger connector BNC BNC BNC
Software development kit Windows GUI and SDK Windows GUI and SDK Windows GUI and SDK
GenICam compliance Yes Yes Yes
Interface USB3 Vision or GiGE Vision USB3 Vision, GiGE Vision USB3 Vision, GiGE Vision
Electro-Optical Specifications
Environmental & power specifications, typical performance
Mechanical specifications
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3 Camera Mechanical Interfaces
This section provides detailed mechanical drawing and corresponding camera specifications. For
information on powering the camera and connecting it to your machine, see Section 6 “Getting
Started”.
All cameras come with a tapped hole which is compatible with most tripods on the market. The C
and F lens mounts are compatible with most standard lenses.
3.1 Camera Dimensions, Thread and Tap Specifications
The camera dimensions and weight depend on the attached lens mount. The following figures
show mechanical drawings for each camera configuration with dimensions given for the overall
case, electrical connections, tripod mount and sensor location.
Figure 2: Acuros CQD 1920 USB3 with F-mount

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Figure 3: Acuros CQD 1920 GigE with F-mount

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Figure 4: Acuros CQD 1280 USB with C-mount

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Figure 5: Acuros CQD 1280 GigE with C-Mount

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Figure 6: Acuros CQD 640 USB with C-Mount

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Figure 7: Acuros CQD GigE with C-Mount
3.2 Thermal Management
The Acuros CQD sensor generates heat which can affect device performance. The Acuros CQD
camera uses an integrated thermo-electric cooling (TEC) unit in the sensor package for active
thermal management. The default settings of the TEC Controller are ‘On’ and 30C. In addition,
the camera housing has been designed to carry heat away from the sensor to the external
environment.
To maximize noise performance and sensor lifetime, recommended cooling implementations
include convection of heat away from the external camera housing by forced air flow or
conduction of heat via thermal contact between the external case and a heat sink.

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4 Electrical Interfaces and Specifications
This section details the electrical connections for power and camera communications.
4.1 Specification and Camera Connectors
Interface
Camera Connector
Specification
Power
Hirose
HR10A-10R-12PB (71) See details listed below
Trigger
BNC
Low level CMOS 3.3V
Unterminated
SN74HCT1G125 compatible
Ethernet
RJ45
TCP/IP 1Gbps maximum
GigE Vision compatible
USB
10
-
pin USB 3.0 Micro
-
B receptacle USB Vision compatible
Table 2. Camera interface connector and specifications.
4.1.1 Power Specifications
Input Voltage Range: 6VDC minimum to 16VDC maximum.
Input Power Range: 6.5W minimum to 12W maximum
(depending on the amount of TE cooling required).
External Power Adapter: Rated 12V @ 2Amps
Allowable noise: 100mV ripple
Power over Ethernet (POE): POE is not supported and must not be connected.
4.2 Hirose pinout
A pinout of the Hirose connector is shown and described below. When building custom cable
assemblies, one must connect GND pin 1 and GND pin 5 to a common ground.
Figure 8. Hirose pinout diagram.

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Pin
Name
Type
Notes
1
RET Power Return Ground
2 VIN Power Input
Pro
tec
ted by 600W @ 1.0ms PP Zener TVS. Receives
6V to 16V DC input. Reverse voltage protection to -
30VDC.
5
RET Power Return Ground
10 Trigger Input
Trigger signal.
Pro
tec
ted
by ESD suppression to
IEC61000-4-2 level. EMI filtered by ferrite bead (120
Ohm @ 100Mhz)
9 GP Output Output
General Purpose Output.
Pro
tec
ted
by ESD
suppression to IEC61000-4-2 Level. EMI filtered by
ferrite bead (120 Ohm @ 100Mhz)
Table 3. Pinout for Hirose connector.
4.3 LED Indicators
The meaning of the various LED indicators is shown in the figures and tables below.
4.3.1 LED Indicators for GigE Cameras
Figure 9. LED indicator status diagram for GigE cameras.
LED ID Description
Power/Firmware D1
Off:
Power is not supplied.
Green: Power is supplied.
Yellow: The backup load is running

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Network Activity J1
Off: No ethernet connection.
Green on: Ethernet link.
Green on blinking: Data is being transmitted or received.
Network
Connection Speed J1
Off: No connection, 10Mbps connection, or 100Mbps
connection.
Green on: 1 Gps connection
Table 4. LED indicator status table for GigE cameras.
4.3.2 LED Indicators for USB Cameras
Figure 10. LED indicator status diagram for USB3 cameras.
LED ID Description
Power/Firmware D1
Off:
FPGA not configured
Green: Power is supplied, and the FPGA is configured.
Yellow: The backup load is running.
USB3
Yellow (flashing quickly):
The embedded video interface
is operating properly.
Yellow (flashing): Indicates GenCP traffic between the
embedded video interface and the host.
Green (solid): A SuperSpeed (USB 3.0) connection is
established.
Off: A USB 2.0 connection is established.
Table 5. LED indicator status table for USB3 cameras.