Teledyne Linea User manual

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Linea
Camera User’s Manual
2k and 4k Monochrome CMOS Line Scan
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions

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Contents
1. System Precautions and Cleaning ___________________________________________________________________6
Precautions .....................................................................................................................................................6
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor.................................................................................................6
2. The Linea Camera ______________________________________________________________________________7
Camera Highlights.............................................................................................................................................................7
Camera Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................................8
Certifications and Compliance ...........................................................................................................................................9
Supported Industry Standards...........................................................................................................................................9
Responsivity.......................................................................................................................................................................10
Mechanicals........................................................................................................................................................................11
3. Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image ______________________________________________________________12
4. Software and Hardware Setup______________________________________________________________________13
Recommended System Requirements.............................................................................................................13
Setup Steps: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................13
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software ..................................................................................13
2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables ....................................................................................................13
3. Establish Communicating with the Camera ................................................................................................13
4. Operate the Camera ...................................................................................................................................13
Step 1. Install and Configure the Frame Grabber and Software.......................................................................................14
Install Frame Grabber ....................................................................................................................................14
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI............................................................................................................14
Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables.............................................................................................................15
Data Connector: Camera Link ........................................................................................................................16
Camera Link Bit Definitions............................................................................................................................18
Camera Link Drive Capability.........................................................................................................................19
Input Signals, Camera Link ............................................................................................................................19
Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals...............................................................................................19
Power Connector.............................................................................................................................................20
PoCL Power Over Camera Link.......................................................................................................................20
LEDs................................................................................................................................................................21
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera...........................................................................................................21
Power on the camera......................................................................................................................................21
Connect to the frame grabber.........................................................................................................................21
Connect to the camera ....................................................................................................................................21
Check LED Status ............................................................................................................................................22
Software Interface...........................................................................................................................................22
Using Sapera CamExpert with Linea Cameras ..................................................................................................................23
CamExpert Panes............................................................................................................................................24
4. Camera Operation______________________________________________________________________________26
Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................................26
Check Camera and Sensor Information.............................................................................................................................26
Verify Temperature and Voltage .......................................................................................................................................27

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Saving and Restoring Camera Settings .............................................................................................................................27
Camera Link Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................29
Trigger Modes....................................................................................................................................................................29
Exposure Controls ..............................................................................................................................................................29
Exposure Modes in Detail ..................................................................................................................................................30
Set Line Rate .....................................................................................................................................................................33
Set Exposure Time .............................................................................................................................................................36
Control Gain and Black Level ............................................................................................................................................36
Set Image Size...................................................................................................................................................................37
Set Baud Rate....................................................................................................................................................................37
Pixel Format ......................................................................................................................................................................38
Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode)........................................................................................................................38
Resetting the Camera ........................................................................................................................................................38
Calibrating the Camera .....................................................................................................................................................39
Appendix A: GenICam Commands_____________________________________________________________________43
Camera Information Category...........................................................................................................................................43
Camera Information Feature Descriptions......................................................................................................44
Camera Configuration Selection Dialog .........................................................................................................47
Camera Power-up Configuration....................................................................................................................47
User Set Configuration Management .............................................................................................................47
Camera Control Category ..................................................................................................................................................48
Camera Control Feature Descriptions .............................................................................................................49
Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions ........................................................................................................50
Flat Field Category ............................................................................................................................................................51
Flat Field Control Feature Description............................................................................................................52
Region of Interest (ROI)..................................................................................................................................53
Image Format Control Category........................................................................................................................................53
Image Format Control Feature Description....................................................................................................54
Binning ..............................................................................................................................................................................55
Area of Interest (AOI) Setup..............................................................................................................................................56
Transport Layer Control Category .....................................................................................................................................58
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions.............................................................................................................59
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category........................................................................................................................59
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions...................................................................................60
Serial Port Control Category..............................................................................................................................................61
Serial Port Control Feature Descriptions ........................................................................................................61
File Access Control Category ..............................................................................................................................................62
File Access Control Feature Descriptions.........................................................................................................63
File Access via the CamExpert Tool .................................................................................................................64
Download a List of Camera Parameters.........................................................................................................65
Appendix B: ASCII Commands _______________________________________________________________________67
Port Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................68
Disabling the Esc Key for Direct Access to ASCII Commands...........................................................................69
Commands ......................................................................................................................................................69
Appendix C: Error and Warning Messages _______________________________________________________________78

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Appendix D: Quick Setup and Image Acquisition ___________________________________________________________80
Appendix E: The Sensor Window ______________________________________________________________________83
Cleaning and Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches..............................................................................83
Cleaning the Sensor Window ..........................................................................................................................84
Appendix F: Camera, Frame Grabber Communication _______________________________________________________85
Setting Up Communication between the Camera and the Frame Grabber....................................................85
EMC Declaration of Conformity _______________________________________________________________________87
Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________88
Index ________________________________________________________________________________________89

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1. System Precautions and
Cleaning
Precautions
Read these precautions and this manual carefully before using the camera.
Confirm that the cam era‘s packaging is und amaged before opening it. If the packaging is dam aged 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 cam era‘s front plate temperature in a range of 0 °C to 65 °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. The charge normally dissipates within 24 hours and the sensor returns to
normal operation.

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2. The Linea Camera
Camera Highlights
Teledyne DALSA introduces a new CMOS camera family with the 2K and 4K resolution Linea™
monochrome cameras. These new camera models employ Teledyne DALSA's single line, 7.04 µm x 7.04
µm pixel array, delivering both speed and responsivity at a competitive price.
These small, affordable, low power cameras are designed for applications such as materials grading and
inspection, transportation safety, automated optical inspection and general purpose machine vision.
Key Features
High speed: up to 80 kHz
2048 or 4096 pixel resolutions
Compact camera body
Programmability
Multiple regions of interest for calibration and data reduction
8 bit or 12 bit output
Small flat field and lens shading correction
8 programmable coefficient sets
GenICam or ASCII compliant interfacing
Applications
Automated optical inspection
Security systems
High performance sorting systems
Materials grading and inspection systems
Web inspection
General purpose machine vision

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Models and Accessories
Table 1: Camera Models Comparison
Linea Dual Line Model Comparison
Camera
Part Number
Resolution
Max. Line Rate
Pixel Size
Linea 2K CL
LA-CM-02K08A-00-R
2048 x 1
80 kHz
7.04 µm x 7.04 µm
Linea 4K CL
LA-CM-04K08A-00-R
4096 x 1
80 kHz
7.04 µm x 7.04 µm
Table 2: Optional Lens Mount Accessories
Part No.
Description
AC-LC-00001-00-R
M42 x 1 to C-mount adapter 12 mm BFD lens
AC-LA-00115-A0-R
M42 x 1 to F-mount adapter 12 mm BFD lens, heavy duty with clip
AC-MS-00108-01-R
Heat sink (LA 4K / 2K)
Table 3: 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 4: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
Performance
Imager Format
High speed CMOS line scan
Resolution
2048 or 4096 pixels
Pixel Size
7.04 µm x 7.04 µm
Pixel Fill Factor
100 %
Line Rate
Up to 80 kHz
Exposure Time
4 µs to 3 ms
Bit Depth
8 bit or 12 bit, selectable
Connectors and Mechanicals
Control & Data Interface
Base, Medium, and Full Camera Link configurations (2 x SDR-26)
Power Connector
Hirose 6-pin male circular
Power Supply
+ 5 V to + 24 V DC (+4.8 V to +25.2 V maximum limits)
Power Dissipation
< 4.5 W
Size
62 mm (W) x 62 mm (H) x 31 mm (D)
Mass
< 190 g
Operating Temp
0 °C to 65 °C, front plate temperature
Optical Interface
Lens Mount
M42 x 1, C-mount adapter available
Sensor to Camera Front Distance
12 mm
Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

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y (parallelism)
x
y
z
z
0.08° or 100 µm
± 300 µm
± 300 µm
± 300 µm
± 0.3°
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
CE, FCC, and RoHS; GenICam
Operating Ranges
Performance
Notes
Dynamic Range
> 60 dB
Random Noise
< 3.75 DN*rms
FFC enabled
Broadband Responsivity
320 DN / (nJ / cm2)
Gain
1x to 10x Nominal range
DC Offset
7 DN
FFC enabled
PRNU
< 1.5% @50% Sat
FPN
< 7 DN
SEE
12.5 nJ / cm2
NEE
11.7 pJ / cm2
Antiblooming
> 100 x Saturation
Integral non-linearity
1.5 % DN
*DN = digital number
Test Conditions:
Values measured using 12-bit, 1x gain.
10 kHz line rate
Light source: broadband, quartz halogen, 3250 K with 700 nm IR cut-off filter.
Front plate temperature: 45º C
Certifications and Compliance
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 2011/ 65/ 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 N am ing Convention specification
V1.5, Camera Link Serial Comm unication: GenICam™ Generic Control Protocol (GenCP V1.0)
Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
Linea cameras are GenICam com pliant. They im plement a su perset of the GenICam ™ Stand ard Featu res
Naming Convention specification V1.5.
This description takes the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax defined by the
GenApi module of the GenICam™specification. The camera uses th e GenICam ™ Generic Control
Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate over the Camera Link serial port.

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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).
Figure 1: Spectral Responsivity vs. Wavelength
Figure 2: QE (%) vs. Wavelength
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Responsivity (DN/nJ/cm^2)
Wavelength (nm)
Linea 2k and 4K Responsivity
(12 bit, 1x Gain)
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
QE (%)
Wavelength (nm)
Linea 2K and 4K QE