Teledyne Piranha4 User manual

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Piranha4
Camera User’s Manual
Color 8k
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Contents
System Precautions............................................................................................................................................................5
1. The Piranha4 Color Camera _______________________________________________________________________6
Camera Highlights.............................................................................................................................................................6
Camera Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................................7
Certifications ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Supported Industry Standards...........................................................................................................................................8
Responsivity.......................................................................................................................................................................9
FPN Characteristics with Temperature ..............................................................................................................................11
Mechanicals........................................................................................................................................................................15
2. Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image ______________________________________________________________17
3. Software and Hardware Setup______________________________________________________________________18
Setup Steps: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................18
Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber, and software (including GUI) ..............................................................19
Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables.............................................................................................................20
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera...........................................................................................................30
Using Sapera CamExpert with Piranha4 Cameras ............................................................................................................33
4. Camera Operation______________________________________________________________________________37
Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................................37
Check Camera and Sensor Information.............................................................................................................................37
Verify Temperature and Voltage .......................................................................................................................................38
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings .............................................................................................................................38
Camera Link Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................40
Trigger Modes....................................................................................................................................................................40
Exposure Controls ..............................................................................................................................................................40
Exposure Modes in Detail ..................................................................................................................................................41
Set Line Rate .....................................................................................................................................................................44
Set Exposure Time .............................................................................................................................................................48
Control Gain and Black Level ............................................................................................................................................48
Set Image Size...................................................................................................................................................................48
Set Baud Rate....................................................................................................................................................................49
Pixel Format ......................................................................................................................................................................49
Camera Direction Control ..................................................................................................................................................50
Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode)........................................................................................................................50
Resetting the Camera ........................................................................................................................................................50
Calibrating the Camera .....................................................................................................................................................51
Appendix A: GenICam Commands_____________________________________________________________________55
Camera Information Category...........................................................................................................................................55
Camera Control Category ..................................................................................................................................................59
Flat Field Category ............................................................................................................................................................63
Image Format Control Category........................................................................................................................................65
Area of Interest (AOI) Setup..............................................................................................................................................67
Instructions on using the camera scan direction to control camera parameters................................................................70

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Transport Layer Control Category .....................................................................................................................................73
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category........................................................................................................................75
Serial Port Control Category..............................................................................................................................................76
File Access Control Category ..............................................................................................................................................77
Appendix B: ASCII Commands _______________________________________________________________________81
Appendix C: Quick Setup and Image Acquisition ___________________________________________________________94
Appendix D: The Sensor Window _____________________________________________________________________97
EMC Declaration of Conformity _______________________________________________________________________99
Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________100
Index ________________________________________________________________________________________101

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System Precautions
Precautions
Read these precautions and this manual carefully before using the camera.
Confirm that the camera‘s packaging is u nd am aged before opening it. If the p ackaging is d amaged p lease
contact the related logistics personnel.
Do not open the housing of the camera. The warranty is voided if the housing is opened.
Keep the camera housing temperature in a range of 0 °C to 50 °C during operation.
Do not operate the camera in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields. In addition, avoid electrostatic
charging, violent vibration, and excess moisture.
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. Further cleaning instructions are below.
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.
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 that cannot be readily dissipated by the dry nitrogen gas in the sensor package
cavity. The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the sensor returns to normal operation.
Additional information on cleaning the sensor window and protecting it against dust, oil, blemishes, and
scratches can be found here, Appendix D: The Sensor Window.

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1. The Piranha4 Color Camera
Camera Highlights
Based on Teledyne DALSA's unique CMOS color line scan sensor architecture, the new Piranha4 8k
bilinear color camera provides outstanding signal-to-noise for high speed imaging.
The P4-8k has 8k resolution with a 7 µm x 7 µm pixel size for optimized optical design. The camera
delivers a max line rate of 50 kHz in a high responsivity summing mode.
Precise sensor alignment simplifies multiple camera calibration at the system level. GenICam ™ or ASCII
command-compliant interfaces make the camera easier to setup, control, and integrate. Programmability
includes exposure control, flat field correction, and gain settings.
The Piranha4 8k camera is ideal for printing inspection, printed circuit board, solar cell, film, and large
format web inspection.
Key Features
CMOS color bilinear line scan
8k pixel resolution
Line rates up to 50 kHz, 70 kHz with AOI applied
Exposure control
100x antiblooming
RGB, BGR, RG / BG, or G outputs
Camera Link interface
GenICam or ASCII command-compliant interfaces
Programmability
Save up to eight sets of correction coefficients
Adjustable gain and offset
White balance and color correction
Lens and shading correction with defocusing cap ability
Test pattern and diagnostics
Multi-AOI output allows faster line rates
Applications
Printing inspection
High performance document scanning
Electronics
Film inspection
High throughput applications

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Models
The camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 1: Camera Models Overview
Model Number
Description
P4-CC-08K050-00-R
8k resolution, 50 kHz line rate, Camera Link interface.
Table 2: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Camera firmware
Embedded within camera
GenICam™ support (XML camera description file)
Embedded within camera
Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI application and
GenICam for Camera Link imaging driver
Version 7.30 or later
Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
Performance
Imager Format
CMOS bilinear color line scan
Resolution
8192 x 2 pixel lines: 8192 x 1 pixel line Green, and 8192 x 1 pixel line
alternating Red-Blue
Pixel Size
7.04 µm x 7.04 µm
Full Well Capacity
20k e- @minimum gain of 1x
Line Rate
0 kHz minimum to 50 kHz maximum (Deca RGBG8), 34 kHz maximum (Deca
RGB8), 20 kHz maximum (Medium), 10 kHz maximum (Base RGB8)
Exposure Time
8 µs minimum to 3,000 µs maximum
Bit Depth
8 bits
Connectors and Mechanicals
Control & Data Interface
Base, Medium, or Deca*Camera Link configurations—MDR26
Power Connector
Hirose 6-pin circular
Power Supply
+ 12 V to + 24 V DC
Maximum Current Draw
17W/ (Applied voltage at camera connector)
Power Dissipation
17 W
Size
80 mm (W) x 130 mm (H) x 57 mm (D)
Without heat sinks: 80 mm (W) x 80 mm (H) x 57 mm (D)
Mass
< 700 g, including heat sinks (< 530 g without heat sinks)
Operating Temp
0 °C to 50 °C, front plate temperature
Optical Interface
Lens Mount
M72 x 0.75, F-mount**
Sensor to Camera Front Distance
12 mm
Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)
Flatness
y (parallelism)
x
y
z
z
50 µm
0.08° or 81 µm
± 80 µm
± 80 µm
± 250 µm
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Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
CE and RoHS; GenICam
*At the time of this release, CamExpert does not accommodate color Deca 9.1 mode. Contact Customer
Support if you are interested in evaluating a camera using this mode.
**F-mount lenses are optimized for a maximum image circle of 43.2 mm. However, the P4-8k sensor is
57.67mm long. Using an F-mount lens will generate a good image for the center 6008 pixels. However
pixels beyond this range may suffer from optical distortion caused by the lens. If an application requires
the use of an F-mount lens with P4-8K cameras, contact Customer Support for additional details
regarding the use of F-mount lenses and for access to a suitable F-mount-to-M72 adapter.
Operating Ranges
Performance
Red
Green
Blue
Dynamic Range
62.5 dB
62.5 dB
62.5 dB
Random Noise
0.186 DN**rms
0.186 DN**rms
0.186 DN**rms
Broadband Responsivity
3.2 DN/ (nJ/ cm2)
4.4 DN/ (nJ/ cm2)
2.2 DN/ (nJ/ cm2)
Gain
1x to 10x Nominal Range (not including individual RGB gains for white balance)
DC Offset
<1 DN
<1 DN
<1 DN
PRNU
<2% @50% Sat
<2% @50% Sat
<2% @50% Sat
FPN
< 0.3 DN
< 0.3 DN
< 0.3 DN
SEE
78 nJ / cm2
56 nJ / cm2
113 nJ / cm2
NEE
58 pJ / cm2
42 pJ / cm2
84 pJ / cm2
Antiblooming
> 100 x Saturation
Integral non-linearity
< 2% DN
**DN = digital number
Test Conditions:
Values measured using 8-bit, 1x gain.
10 kHz line rate
Light source: white LED
No white balancing
Front plate temperature: 45º C
Certifications
Compliance
EN 55011, FCC Part 15, CISPR 11, and ICES-003 Class A Radiated Emissions Requirements.
EN 55024, and EN 61326-1 Immunity to Disturbance.
RoHS per EU Directive 2002/ 95/ EC and WEEE per EU Directive 2002/ 96/ EC and China Electronic Industry
Standard SJ/ T11364-2006
GenICam XML Description File, Superset of the GenICam ™ Stand ard Features Naming Convention specification
V1.5, Camera Link Serial Commu nication: GenICam™ Generic Control Protocol (GenCP V1.0)
Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
Piranha4 cameras are GenICam com pliant. They imp lement a sup erset of the GenICam ™ Stand ard
Features Naming Convention specification V1.5. This description takes the form of an XML device
description file resp ecting the syntax d efined by the GenApi m od ule of the GenICam ™ sp ecification. The

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camera uses the GenICam ™ Generic Control Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to com m u nicate over t he Camera
Link serial port. For more information see www.genicam.org.
Responsivity
The responsivity graph describes the sensor response to different wavelengths of light (excluding lens
and light source characteristics).
Note: The responsivity of a color camera will measure approximately 1/ 6th that of a similar monochrome
camera model as a result of the effect the color filter has on the sensor and also due to the color camera
not incorporating a high-sensitivity mode (dual line summing).
Figure 1: Spectral Responsivity vs. Wavelength

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Figure 2: Spectral Quantum Efficiency vs. Wavelength
0
20
40
60
80
400 440 480 520 560 600 640 680 720 760 800 840 880
QE[%]
Wavelength [nm]
P4 8K Color QE vs Wavelength

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FPN Characteristics with Temperature
Figure 3: FPN Derating Chart
[ADD GRAPH]
Figure 4: Calibration Source Relative Intensity vs. Wavelength
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.1
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.18
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750
Relative Intensity
Wavelength (nm)
P4 White LED Calibration Source Relative Intensity vs Wavelength

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Spatial Correction and Bilinear Sensor Design
The Piranha4 bilinear color camera is based on Teledyne DALSA‘s bilinear CMOS sensor and designed such that
the first line of this two line sensor has red (R) and blue (B) alternating pixels, while the second line has all green
(G) pixels. The sensor has a 100% fill factor with zero gap between the two lines, which minimizes any artefact due
to spatial correction. The G channel can be used as a monochrome output.
Figure 5: Piranha4 Color Bilinear Sensor Block Diagram
Note: The interpolation procedure does not work on the first and last pixels. As a result, the number of effective full
color (RGB) pixels is reduced by 2 to 8190 pixels.
There is no spacing between the sensor lines. When the image passes the two lines of pixels, the red/ blue
and green components for the same image location are captured at a different time as dictated by the line
spacing. The camera automatically corrects for the line spacing to ensure that the red/ blue and green
components of the image pixel are all aligned when output. However, this is only correct when the object
pixel size is square; i.e., the distance moved by the object for one EXSYNC period is equal to the width of
the object p ixel. In some ap plications it m ay not be possible to achieve a ‗squ are‘ object pixe l as fine
adjustment of the lens magnification and/ or the distance moved for each EXSYNC period is not possible.
This scenario may be especially apparent when trying to integrate the camera into an existing system.
When it is not possible to generate a square object pixel, color artefacts will occur in the scan direction
and is particularly noticeable at sharp edge transitions. The size of the edge artefact is proportional to
how far the pixel is from square. To correct for this, the camera has a feature, Line Spatial Correction (or
three letter command ssa), which allows fine adjustment of the compensation mechanism the camera uses
to correct for the line spacing.
The default setting for this feature is 1, which is set for square object pixels. The setting can be adjusted
from 0 to 3 to compensate for rectangular pixels—whether they are too long or to short.
The following examples of image artefacts show black to white image transitions and the associated
corrected image after applying a specific ssa setting.
Red
Pixel 1
Green
Pixel 1
Blue
Pixel 2
Green
Pixel 2
Red
Pixel 3
Green
Pixel 3
Blue
Pixel 4
Green
Pixel 4
Red
Pixel 5
Green
Pixel 5
Blue
Pixel 6
Green
Pixel 6
Red
Pixel 7
Green
Pixel 7
Blue
Pixel 8
Green
Pixel 8
Red
Pixel
8191
Green
Pixel
8191
Blue
Pixel
8192
Green
Pixel
8192
Top Line
Bottom Line

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Example 1. Target speed adjusted for square pixels
Line Spatial Correction = 1 (ssa = 1).
This is the default condition.
Example 2. Target running slower than example 1. same EXSYNC (trigger) frequency
Line Spatial Correction = 1 (ssa = 1) Line Spatial Correction = 2 (ssa = 2)
Example 3. Target running faster than example 1. same EXSYNC (trigger) frequency
Color
Fringing
Color
Fringing

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Line Spatial Correction = 1 (ssa = 1) Line Spatial Correction = 0.5 (ssa = 0.5)
Sensor Shift Direction Example
When in high sensitivity mode, you can select either forward or reverse sensor direction. See Camera
Direction Control for details. Selectable direction accommodates object direction change on a web and
allow s you to mount the camera ―up sid e d ow n‖.
Note: The example here assumes the use of a lens (which inverts the image).
Figure 6: Object Movement and Camera Direction Example, with a Lens
Color
Fringing
Color
Fringing

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Mechanicals
[ADD MECHANICAL FROM PDF]
Figure 7: Camera Mechanical
NOTES:
1. UNITS: MILLIMETERS.
2. IMAGE AREA IS ALIGNED TO DATUMS A B & C .
80B0.05
80B0.05
M72x0.75 - 6H Z5
40B0.08
(64)
(64)
40B0.08
M4x0.7 - 6H Z7.5
(4X)
CENTER OF
IMAGE AREA
B0.2°
A
B
C
(54)
M4x0.7 - 6H Z7.5
(3X) THIS SIDE
(3X) FAR SIDE
12 ± 0.25
OPTICAL DISTANCE
(7)
H0.08 A
E0.05
(52)
(57)
M4x0.7 - 6H Z7.5
(3X) THIS SIDE
(3X) FAR SIDE
(7)
(41.2)
(54)
(41.2)
(40)
(69)
(28.4)
(28.6)
(50.1)
(66.2)

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Figure 8: Camera Mechanical with External Heat Sink
Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations
The Piranha4 cameras ships with two heat sinks installed and ideally positioned to allow close spacing of
the cameras. These heat sinks are designed to provide adequate convection cooling when not obstructed
by enclosures or mounting assemblies.
Teledyne DALSA recognises that each customer‘s app lication can be unique. In consideration, the P4
camera heat sinks have been designed in such a way that they can be repositioned on the different faces
of the camera or removed entirely, depending on the mounting configuration and its heat sinking
potential.
Repositioning or removal of the heat sinks must be performed with care in order to avoid temperature
issues. 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 75 °C.
(130)
OPTIONAL EXTERNAL HEAT SINK (2X)

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2. Quick, Simple Steps to
Acquire an Image
For users who are familiar with Camera Link cameras, have a basic understanding of their imaging
requirements, and who are primarily interested in evaluating the Piranha4 camera, an overview of the
steps required to get this camera operational and acquiring images quickly can be found in Appendix C:
Quick Setup and Image Acquisition.

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3. Software and Hardware Setup
Recommended System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
High bandwidth frame grabber, e.g. Xcelera-CL PX4 Full Camera Link frame grabber (Part # OR-
X4CO-XPF00).
Operating system: Windows XP 32-bit.
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 (including
GUI)
We recommend the Xcelera-CL PX4 Full frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the
teledynedalsa.com site here. If your host computer does not have a PX4 full Camera Link frame grabber
then you will need to install one. Follow the m anu factu rer‘s installation instructions.
A GenICam ™ com p liant XML device d escrip tion file is embedd ed within the camera firmware allowing
GenICam ™ com p liant app lication to know the cam era‘s cap abilities im mediately after connecti on.
Installing Sap eraLT gives you access to the Cam Expert GUI, a GenICam ™ com p liant application.
2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables
Connect the Camera Link cables from the camera to the computer.
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +24 VDC power supply.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
Start the GUI and establish communication with the camera. Refer to Step 2: Connect Camera Link and
Power Cables for a description on communicating with the camera.
ASCII Commands
As an alternative to the CamExpert (or equivalent) GUI, you can communicate with this camera using
ASCII-based commands. A complete list of the commands can be found in the appendix: ASCII User
Command Reference.
4. Operate the Camera
At this point you will be ready to start operating the camera in order to acquire images, set camera
functions, and save settings.

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Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber,
and software (including GUI)
Install Frame Grabber
Install a Full configuration Camera Link fram e grabber accord ing to the m anufacturer‘s d escription.
We recommend the Xcelera-CL PX4 frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the
teledynedalsa.com site here.
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI
Communicate with the camera using a Camera Link-compliant interface. We recommend you use
CamExpert. CamExpert is the camera interfacing tool supported by the Sapera library and comes
bundled with SaperaLT. Using CamExpert is the simplest and quickest way to send commands to and
receive information from the camera.
Camera Link Environment
These cameras implement the Camera link specification, which defines the device capabilities.
The Camera link XML device description file is embedded within the camera firmware allowing Camera
link-compliant applications to recognize the cameras‘ capabilities im mediately after connection.

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Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables
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.
Figure 9: Input and Output, trigger, and Power Connectors
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. It‘s critical that you d ischarge any static
electrical charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before
handling the camera hardware.
Data Connector: Camera Link
The camera uses two Camera Link MDR26 cables transmitting the Camera Link Base, Medium, Deca
configuration. The figure below shows the MDR26 Camera Link Connector and the tables that follow list
the Camera Link Base, Medium, and Deca configurations.
For detailed information on Camera Link please refer to the Camera Link Road Map available from th e
Knowledge Center on the Teledyne DALSA Web site.
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