Teledyne Falcon4 57M User manual

Falcon4™ 57M
Camera User’s Manual
FA-S0-57M16-00-R
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers |processors | software | vision solutions
03-032-20220-00
www.teledynedalsa.com
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Document Date: August 5, 2015
Document Number: 03-032-20220-00
Revision History
Revision Number Change Description Revision Date
00 Initial release of preliminary version to support
early consignment cameras. August 5, 2015
About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne DALSA is an international high performance semiconductor and electronics
company that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and
solutions, in addition to providing wafer foundry services.
Teledyne DALSA Digital Imaging offers the widest range of machine vision components in
the world. From industry-leading image sensors through powerful and sophisticated
cameras, frame grabbers, vision processors and software to easy-to-use vision appliances
and custom vision modules.
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Contents
THE FALCON4 CAMERA OVERVIEW ................................................................3
CAMERA HIGHLIGHTS .......................................................................................3
Key Features .........................................................................................3
Programmability.....................................................................................3
Applications...........................................................................................3
Models..................................................................................................4
Camera Performance Specifications ..........................................................4
CERTIFICATIONS &COMPLIANCE..........................................................................5
SHOCK AND VIBRATION ....................................................................................5
SUPPORTED INDUSTRY STANDARDS ......................................................................6
GenICam™............................................................................................6
Camera Link HS .....................................................................................6
Camera Link HS Transmission Characteristics ............................................7
RESPONSIVITY ...............................................................................................8
SENSOR COSMETIC SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................10
SENSOR BLOCK DIAGRAM AND PIXEL READOUT ......................................................11
CAMERA SETUP............................................................................................12
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS AND CLEANING .................................................................12
Precautions .........................................................................................12
Cleaning the Device..............................................................................12
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor ..........................................12
SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE SETUP ............................................................13
RECOMMENDED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...............................................................13
SETUP STEPS:OVERVIEW................................................................................13
Step 1: Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software........................13
Step 2: Connect Camera Link and Power Cables.......................................13
Power Connector..................................................................................14
Step 3: Establish Communication with the Camera...................................18
USING CAMEXPERT......................................................................................21
CamExpert Panes .................................................................................21
Creating a Camera Configuration File in the Host......................................23
CAMERA OPERATION...................................................................................24
Factory Settings...................................................................................24
CHECK CAMERA AND SENSOR INFORMATION ..........................................................24
Verify Temperature...............................................................................24
SAVING AND RESTORING CAMERA SETTINGS.........................................................25
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL FEATURES...................................................26
TEST PATTERNS............................................................................................27
GAIN AND BLACK LEVEL CONTROL DETAILS...........................................................29
EXPOSURE CONTROLS ....................................................................................30
Exposure Time.....................................................................................32
Trigger Modes......................................................................................32
Internal Frame Rate .............................................................................33
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I/O Block Diagram................................................................................33
Opto-Coupled Inputs ............................................................................33
Opto-Coupled Outputs ..........................................................................34
FLAT FIELD CORRECTION AND DEFECTIVE PIXEL DETECTION OVERVIEW .........................35
Correction Function Block Diagram .........................................................35
Flat Field Correction Algorithm Description...............................................36
An important note on window blemishes .................................................37
How to do an FFC Setup in the Camera...................................................37
Matching gain and offset values on multiple cameras................................39
Defective Pixel Detection and Replacement..............................................39
Static Pixel Replacement .......................................................................39
File Access via the CamExpert Tool.........................................................40
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................41
MECHANICALS..............................................................................................41
APPENDIX E: EMC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..................................................42
TBD.........................................................................................................42
APPENDIX A: GENICAM COMMANDS............................................................43
CAMERA INFORMATION CATEGORY......................................................................43
Camera Information Feature Descriptions................................................43
ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER CONTROL CATEGORY ..................................................45
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions ...............................45
SENSOR CONTROL CATEGORY ...........................................................................45
Sensor Control Feature Descriptions .......................................................45
I/OCONTROL CATEGORY ...............................................................................47
I/O Controls Feature Descriptions...........................................................47
ADVANCED PROCESSING CONTROL CATEGORY........................................................50
Advanced Processing Control Feature Descriptions....................................50
IMAGE FORMAT CONTROLS CATEGORY .................................................................54
CLHS LINK TRANSPORT LAYER CATEGORY ............................................................56
Camera Link Transport Layer Feature Description.....................................56
FILE ACCESS CONTROL CATEGORY .....................................................................57
APPENDIX B: CAMERA, FRAME GRABBER COMMUNICATION........................59
SETTING UP COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CAMERA AND THE FRAME GRABBER ...............59
APPENDIX C: CLEANING THE SENSOR WINDOW..........................................60
Recommended Equipment.....................................................................60
Procedure............................................................................................60
APPENDIX D: INTERNAL FLAT FIELD CALIBRATION ALGORITHMS ..............61
Offset (FPN) Calibration ........................................................................61
Gain (PRNU) Calibration........................................................................61
APPENDIX E: FILE FORMAT .........................................................................63
LUT FILE FORMAT.........................................................................................63
FFC FILE FORMAT.........................................................................................64
CONTACT INFORMATION.............................................................................66
SALES INFORMATION......................................................................................66
TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................................66
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The Falcon4 Camera Overview
Camera Highlights
Teledyne DALSA’s new generation of monochrome area scan cameras—the
Falcon4 57M—incorporate very large resolutions and faster frame rates, enabling high
speed image capture with superb spatial resolution and improved image quality. Global shuttering
and correlated double sampling ensure smear free and low noise images. These features make the
Falcon4 camera the best choice for applications where throughput, resolution and high pixel
capacity matter most.
Inside the Falcon4 camera is our leading-edge CMOS sensor, which enables high speeds at
very large resolutions. This new production of CMOS sensors builds upon the performance of the
Falcon2 and Falcon3 cameras and improves on image quality.
The Falcon4 cameras are compliant with GenICam™ and CLHS™ specifications—delivering
12 or 16 bits of data. In addition, the M95 thread opening allows for your choice of lens.
Key Features
•Exposure control
•Faster frame rates through windowing
•Good NIR response
•Built-in FPN and PRNU correction
•GenICam compliant
•CLHS interface
Programmability
•Adjustable analog / digital gain and offset
•12 and 16 bit selectable output
•Adjustable integration time and frame rate
•Test patterns and camera diagnostics
•Horizontal and vertical ROI
Applications
•Semiconductor wafer inspection
•Semiconductor package inspection
•Electronics manufacturing
o3D solder paste inspection
oAutomated Optical Inspection (AOI)
•3D imaging—Laser profiling
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Models
The camera is available in the following configurations.
Table 1: Camera Models Overview
Model Number Description
FA-S0-57M16-00-R 57M pixel monochrome, Camera Link HS.
Table 2: Software
Software Product Number / Version Number
Camera firmware Embedded within camera
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file) Embedded within camera
Recommended: Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI application and
GenICam for Camera Link imaging driver. Version 7.50 or later
Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications Performance
Resolution 7168(H) x 8064 (V)
Pixel Rate 1.37 Gpixel / s
Max. Frame Rate 16 fps
Pixel Size 6 µm x 6 µm
Bit Depth 12 bits, Camera Link HS
Exposure Time 100 µs minimum
Dynamic Range Mono** 59 dB (monochrome) (Global Shutter)
65 dB (monochrome) (Rolling Shutter)
Operating Temp 0 °C to 50 °C, front plate temperature
Connectors and Mechanicals
Size 100 mm (H) x 100 mm (W) x 80.5 mm (D)
Mass < 1 kg
Data Interface CLHS—single C2 7M1, CX4 connector
Power Connector Hirose 12-pin circular
Power Supply + 12 V to + 24 V DC
Power Dissipation < 35 W
Lens Mount M95 x 1
Sensor Alignment ± 100 µm in X-Y directions
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance CE and RoHS
Mono Operating Ranges Units Notes
Random Noise DN rms 4.6(GS), 2.3(RS) Typical, FFC disabled
Responsivity DN/(nJ/cm2) See graph Figure 1.
DC Offset DN FFC enabled
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Mono Operating Ranges Units Notes
Antiblooming >600 x Saturation
FPN DN rms 7 Typical, FFC enabled
PRNU DN rms 10 Typical, FFC enabled
Integral non-linearity DN 3% From 10-90% of
camera saturation
*DN = digital number
Test Conditions:
•TBD
Table 4: Frame Rates, Aspect Ratio, and Resolution Comparison
Resolution Aspect
Ratio
Maximum
Column
Maximum
Rows
No summing
(Max)
Summing (Max)
57M 0.89 7168 8064 16@12bit 2 to 8
Certifications & Compliance
Compliance
EN 55011, CISPR 11, EN 55022, CISPR 22, FCC Part 15, and ICES-003 Class A Emissions Requirements.
EN 55024, and EN 61326-1 Immunity to Disturbance.
Shock and Vibration
The cameras meet or exceed the following specifications:
•Random vibration per MIL-STD-810F at 25 G2/HZ [Power Spectral Density] or 5 RMS
•Shock testing 75 G peak acceleration per MIL-STD-810F
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Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
The camera is GenICam compliant and implements a superset of the GenICam Standard Features
Naming Convention specification V1.5.
This description takes the form of an XML device description file using the syntax defined by the
GenApi module of the GenICam specification. The camera uses the GenICam Generic Control
Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate over the Camera Link HS command lane.
For more information see www.genicam.org.
Camera Link HS
The camera is Camera Link HS version 1.0 compliant. Camera Link HS is the next generation of
high performance communications standards and is used where a digital industrial camera
interfaces with single or multiple frame grabbers with data rates exceeding those supported by
Camera Link. The camera includes a single Camera Link HS compatible connector, capable of
supporting data rates up to 2.1 Gbytes per second. The connector can also interface with standard
‘CX4 Active Optical Cable’ fiber modules where very long data transmission is required—up to 300
meters.
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RXC
TXC
TX1
TX2
TX3
TX4
TX5
TX6
TXC
RXC
RX1
RX2
RX3
RX4
RX5
RX6
Data Lane 6
Data Lane 0
Command
Channel Video Channel Link
Camera
(C2,7M1)
Frame Grabber
(C2,7M1)
Figure 1. Single CLHS Connector Configuration
The command channel is used by the frame grabber to send command, configuration, and
programming data to the camera and to receive command responses, status, and image data from
the camera.
The designation C2, 7M1 defines the use of a SFF-8470 connector (C2) and up to 7 lanes of data
with 1 command channel using M-Protocol (8b/10b) at the default speed of 3.125 Gb/sec.
When using a CX4 Active Optical Cable fiber module, only the command channel and data lanes 0,
1, 2 and 3 (C2, 4M1) will be available, with an associated reduction in bandwidth. Use two fiber
modules to retain the full performance of the camera.
A feature of CLHS is that the initialization of the frame grabber automatically starts a discovery
process that will identify the lane configuration of the camera. This process is transparent to the
user and requires no action by the user to correctly configure the link.
Camera Link HS Transmission Characteristics
The camera data distribution supports 1 cable with single ROI capability. The single ROI is
customer entered and transmitted across all seven data lanes. There is a minimum of 96 pixels per
data lane used.
CLHS limits the start and stop location of the ROI to a multiples of 32 pixels. The maximum line
rate is limited by the sensor when not limited by the CLHS cable or by the PCIe transfer. The sensor
is limited to a 125 kHz maximum line rate.
The CLHS cable has approximately 2.1 GByte / sec bandwidth for seven lanes. The XTIUM frame
grabber has about 1.6 GByte / sec across the PCIe bus.
The Frame Grabber is able to store rows in order to perform a “burst-type” operation. CLHS packs
the bits, while the frame grabber unpacks 12 bit data into 16 bit data across the PCIe bus.
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Responsivity
The responsivity graph describes the camera’s response to different wavelengths of light (excluding
lens and light source characteristics).
Figure 2: Falcon4 Monochrome 57M Spectral Responsivity
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Figure 3: Falcon4 Monochrome 57M Effective QE
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Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
The following table lists the current cosmetic specifications for the Teledyne DALSA sensor used in
the Falcon4 series.
Feature /
Specification
Unit MIN TYP MAX Notes
Dark Pixel Definition -
absolute output level DN > 500 4 frame average
Dark Pixel Count # 50
Light Pixel Definition -
deviates from frame
average
% ± 30 4 frame average image
for scene & dark correction
Average Frame
Output Level % SAT 40 50 60 Illuminated with diffused light source
Tolerated Count
#
50
Detection Threshold - Groups of
dark and light pixels combined dark and light pixel
defects
Tolerated Count # 7 Based on estimation algorithm
Detection Threshold Groups of
dark and light pixels Combined dark and light pixel
defects
Tolerated Count
#
-
0
Glass Spot Defect
Definition defects/kernel 8 / 3x3 8 / 3x3 Illuminated with aperture
(collimated) light source
Detection Threshold % of average ± 8 4 frame average - any
pixel outside
± 8% of average
Tolerated Count # 1 1 spot of 9 pixels allowed. No limit
on spots below 9 pixels
Column Defect
Definition defects/kernel > 20 / 1xY A vertical grouping of more than 20
contiguous pixel defects along a
single column.
Column Defect Count
#
0
Row Defect Definition defects/kernel > 20 /Xx1 A horizontal grouping of more than
20 contiguous pixel defects along a
single row.
Row Defect Count
#
0
Table 5: Sensor Cosmetic Specifications
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Definition of Blemishes
•Dark pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, in dark, exceeds 500 DN.
•Light pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, at nominal light (illumination at 50 % of the linear
range), deviates more than ±24 % from its neighboring pixels.
•Cluster defect: A grouping of at most 2 to 5 pixel defects within a sub-area of 3*3 pixels.
•Glass Spot defect: A grouping of 9 pixel defects within a sub-area of 3*3 pixels.
•Column Defect: A vertical grouping of more than 20 contiguous pixel defects along a single
column. Must be a minimum of 5 good columns between defective columns. If column defect
count is >0 then row defect quantity must = 0. Column defect concealment will be applied
for defective columns.
•Row Defect: A horizontal grouping of more than 20 contiguous pixel defects along a single
row. Must be a minimum of 5 good rows between defective rows. If row defect count is > 0
then column defect quantity must = 0. Row defect concealment will be applied for defective
rows.
•Test conditions Temperature: 40 °C.
•Integration Time: 12 ms.
Sensor Block Diagram and Pixel Readout
Pixels are read from left to right, top to bottom. The data for each line is transferred from the
sensor to 7 CLHS data lanes. CLHS is a packet-based protocol therefore the concept of taps or tap
geometry does not apply; the frame grabber reconstructs the images based on the information
contained in the packet, regardless of which data lane is used for the transfer.
Figure 4: Pixel Readout of the Falcon 4 camera.
Notes:
•As viewed looking at the front of the camera without a lens. (The Teledyne DALSA logo on
the side of the case will be right-side up.)
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Camera Setup
System Precautions and Cleaning
Precautions
Read these precautions and this manual before using the camera.
Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty is voided if the housing is
opened.
•Confirm that the camera’s packaging is undamaged before opening it. If the packaging is
damaged please contact the related logistics personnel.
•Keep the camera’s front plate temperature in a range of 0 °C to 50 °C during operation. The
camera has the ability to measure its internal temperature. Use this feature to record the
internal temperature of the camera when it is mounted in your system and operating under
the worst case conditions. The camera will stop outputting data if its internal temperature
reaches 70 °C. Refer to section the Verify Temperature for more information on the
‘Temperature’ feature.
•Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields. In addition, avoid
electrostatic charging, violent vibration, and excess moisture.
•Though this camera supports hot plugging, it is recommended that you power down and
disconnect power to the camera before you add or replace system components.
Cleaning the Device
To clean the device, avoid electrostatic charging by using a dry, clean absorbent cotton cloth
dampened with a small quantity of pure alcohol. Do not use methylated alcohol.
To clean the surface of the camera housing, use a soft, dry cloth. To remove severe stains use a
soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of neutral detergent and then wipe dry. Do not use
volatile solvents such as benzene and thinners, as they can damage the surface finish.
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor
Image sensors and the camera bodies housing are susceptible to damage from electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Electrostatic charge introduced to the sensor window surface can induce charge
buildup on the underside of the window. If this occurs, the charge normally dissipates within 24
hours and the sensor returns to normal operation.
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Recommended System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
•High bandwidth frame grabber. For example, Teledyne DALSA Xtium or Xcelera CLHS series
frame grabbers: http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/fg/#digital-cameralink.
•Operating systems: Refer to frame grabber documentation for supported platforms.
Setup Steps: Overview
Take the following steps in order to setup and run your camera system. They are described briefly
below and in more detail in the sections that follow.
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software
2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables
3. Establish communication with the camera
Step 1: Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software
Teledyne DALSA recommends its Xtium or Xcelera CLHS series frame grabbers or equivalent.
Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
For additional information on configuring frame grabbers, see .
A GenICam™ compliant XML device description file is embedded within the camera firmware
allowing GenICam™ compliant application to know the camera’s capabilities immediately after
connection.
Installing Sapera LT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GenICam™ compliant application.
Sapera LT is available free of charge for download from the Teledyne Dalsa website.
Step 2: Connect Camera Link and Power Cables
The camera uses a Camera Link HS SFF-8470 (CX4) cable and a Hirose connector for power and IO
connections.
•Connect the required Camera Link HS cable from the camera to the frame grabber installed
on the computer.
•Connect a power cable from the camera to a power supply that can provide a constant
voltage from +12 VDC to +24VDC.
Note: the use of cables types and lengths other than those specified may result in
increased emission or decreased immunity and performance of the camera.
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Figure 5: Input and Output, trigger, and Power Connectors
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. It’s critical that you discharge
any static electrical charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal
computer chassis, before performing handling the camera hardware.
Power Connector
WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to
your camera. Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Input voltage
requirement: +12 VDC to +24 VDC (± 5 %), 2 Amps. Before connecting power to
the camera, test all power supplies.
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Figure 6: 12-pin Hirose Circular Male Power Plug—Power Connector
Table 6. Power Plug Pinout
Pin Description Pin Description
1 GND 7 OUT2+
2 +12 V to +24 V DC 8 OUT2-
3 OUT1- 9 NC
4 OUT1+ 10 NC
5 IN1-/Trigger 11 IN2+/Trigger
6 IN1+/Trigger 12 IN2-/Trigger
WARNING: When setting up the camera’s power supplies follow these guidelines:
•Apply the appropriate voltages.
•Protect the camera with a 3 amp slow-blow fuse between the power supply
and the camera.
•Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.
•Keep leads as short as possible in order to reduce voltage drop.
•Use high-quality linear supplies in order to minimize noise.
Note: If your power supply does not meet these requirements, then the camera
performance specifications are not guaranteed.
Camera Link Data Connector
The camera uses a Camera Link HS SFF-8470 (CX4) cable.
Input Signals, Camera Link
The camera accepts control inputs through the Camera Link HS SFF-8470(CX4) connector.
The camera ships (factory setting) in internal sync, and internally triggered integration.
Frame Start Trigger (EXSYNC)
The EXSYNC signal tells the camera when to integrate and readout the image. It can be either an
internally generated signal by the camera, or it can be supplied externally by a CLHS Pulse
Message, GPIO, and software command.
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LED Indicators
The camera is equipped with 2 LEDs on the back to display the operational status of the camera.
The tables below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states.
When more than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority.
Color of Camera
Status LED
Meaning
Off
No power or hardware malfunction.
Red slow blinking Camera in temporary shutdown (e.g. temperature). The communication channel is
maintained but imaging is disabled.
Red solid Fatal error state. Device is not functional. During power up the LED state is red for
up to 90 seconds.
Blue fast blinking
Firmware upgrade, file transfer.
Blue slow blinking Camera waiting for warm up to complete (Camera initialization)
Blue solid Upgrading internal firmware, when acquisition is disabled. This happens when
changing a camera feature that effects the image output (e.g. aoi, bit depth, etc.).
During power up this indicates that the camera is waiting for a command.
Green solid
Free-running acquisition.
Green slow blinking
Calibration in progress.
Orange slow
blinking
Camera initializing.
Color of CLHS Status
LED
Meaning
Off
No power or hardware malfunction.
Orange solid
The frame grabber is holding this device in reset preventing any communication.
Orange slow blinking
The device is establishing communication and the camera is initializing.
Red solid Fatal error state. Device is not functional. During power up the LED state is red for
up to 90 seconds.Ca
Red slow blinking Camera in temporary shutdown (e.g. temperature). The communication channel is
maintained but imaging is disabled.
Red fast blinking
Camera has CLHS link error.
Green solid
Link established and data transfer may take place.
Green fast blinking
Camera is waiting for trigger.
Green slow blinking
Looking for Link.
LED States on Power Up
The following LED sequence occurs when the Falcon 4 is powered up connected to a CLHS frame
grabber.
Status
LED
CLHS
Status
LED
Initial power up
Camera initializing
(slow blinking)
Link established
Camera waiting for trigger
(fast blinking)
Initial power up
Camera initializing
(slow blinking)
Camera in free-running mode
Waiting for command
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Step 3: Establish Communication with the Camera
To establish communication with the camera:
1. Power on the camera
2. Connect to the frame grabber
3. Connect to the camera
Power on the camera
Turn on the camera’s power supply. You may have to wait up to 60 seconds for the camera to
warm up and prepare itself for operation. The camera must boot fully before it will be recognized by
the GenCP compliant application; the CLHS LED will blink green, and camera LED will turn blue if
using a TeledyneDalsa frame grabber.
Initialize the frame grabber
•Start Sapera CamExpert (or an equivalent GenCP-compliant interface) by double-clicking
the desktop icon created during the software installation.
•CamExpert will search for Sapera devices installed on your system. In the Devices list area
on the left side of the GUI, the connected frame grabber will be shown.
•Select the frame grabber device by clicking on its name.
Note: The first time you set up the camera you will need to establish a communication link between
the camera and frame grabber. Instructions are available in Appendix B: Camera, Frame Grabber
Communication.
Initialize communication with the camera
•Start a new Sapera CamExpert application (or equivalent Camera Link compliant interface)
by double-clicking the desktop icon created during the software installation.
•CamExpert will search for Sapera devices installed on your system. In the Devices list area
on the left side of the GUI, the connected Falcon4 camera will be shown.
•Select the Falcon4 camera device by clicking on the camera’s user-defined name. By default
the camera is identified by its serial number.
Check LED Status
At this point, if the camera is operating correctly the LEDs will flash yellow for approximately 10
seconds and then turn solid green if accquistion is on, or camera LED stays blue, CLHS LED blinks
green to wait for trigger
Software Interface
All the camera features can be controlled through the GUI. For example, under the Sensor Control
menu in the camera window you can control the frame rate and exposure times.
Note: the camera uses two instances of CamExpert. One window controls the camera and one
displays the output received from the frame grabber.
Also Note: If CamExpert is running during a camera reset operation, then you will have to reload
the GUI window used to control the camera once the camera is powered up again. Do this by either
(1) closing and reopening the CamExpert window, or (2) by going to “Image Viewer” in the
“Device” tab and selecting the camera again.
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