Teledyne P4-CM-04K07D User manual

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Piranha4
Camera User’s Manual
Monochrome 2kand 4k
sensors | cameras | frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions
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Document date: October 1, 2021
Document number: 03-032-20176-07
About Teledyne DALSA
Teledyne DALSA, a business unit of Teledyne Digital Imaging Inc., 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
1. System Precautions and Cleaning _______________________________________________________________________ 6
Precautions ............................................................................................. 6
Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor ........................................ 6
2. The Piranha4 Camera ________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Camera Highlights................................................................................................ 7
Camera Performance Specifications .................................................................... 8
Flash Memory Size .............................................................................................. 9
Environmental Considerations.............................................................................. 10
Certifications and Compliance.............................................................................. 10
Supported Industry Standards.............................................................................. 10
Responsivity ........................................................................................................ 10
Mechanicals......................................................................................................... 13
Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations ..................................... 15
3. Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image _________________________________________________________________ 16
4. Software and Hardware Setup__________________________________________________________________________ 17
Recommended System Requirements..................................................... 17
Setup Steps: Overview......................................................................................... 17
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software.............................. 17
2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables............................................. 17
3. Establish Communicating with the Camera .......................................... 17
4. Operate the Camera ............................................................................ 17
Step 1. Install and Configure the Frame Grabber and Software ............................ 18
Install Frame Grabber.............................................................................. 18
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI ..................................................... 18
Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables................................................ 19
Data Connector: Camera Link.................................................................. 20
Camera Link Bit Definitions...................................................................... 22
Camera Link Drive Capability................................................................... 23
Input Signals, Camera Link...................................................................... 24
Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals......................................... 24
Power Connector..................................................................................... 25
LEDs....................................................................................................... 25
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera............................................... 26
Power on the camera............................................................................... 26
Connect to the frame grabber .................................................................. 26
Connect to the camera ............................................................................ 27
Check LED Status ................................................................................... 27
Software Interface ................................................................................... 27
Using Sapera CamExpert with Piranha4 Cameras................................................ 28
CamExpert Panes ................................................................................... 29
4. Camera Operation___________________________________________________________________________________ 31
Factory Settings................................................................................................... 31
Area Mode ........................................................................................................... 31
Check Camera and Sensor Information................................................................ 33

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Verify Temperature and Voltage........................................................................... 33
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings ................................................................ 34
Camera Link Configuration................................................................................... 36
TDI and Single Line Modes .................................................................................. 36
Sensitivity Modes and Pixel Readout ....................................................... 37
Trigger Modes...................................................................................................... 38
Exposure Controls................................................................................................ 38
Exposure Modes in Detail..................................................................................... 39
Set Line Rate ....................................................................................................... 41
Set Exposure Time............................................................................................... 44
Control Gain and Black Level............................................................................... 44
Set Image Size..................................................................................................... 45
Set Baud Rate ..................................................................................................... 45
Pixel Format......................................................................................................... 46
Camera Direction Control..................................................................................... 46
Camera Direction..................................................................................... 47
Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode) ............................................................. 47
Resetting the Camera .......................................................................................... 48
Calibrating the Camera ........................................................................................ 48
Appendix A: GenICam Commands ________________________________________________________________________ 52
Camera Information Category .............................................................................. 52
Camera Information Feature Descriptions................................................ 53
Camera Configuration Selection Dialog.................................................... 56
Camera Power-up Configuration.............................................................. 56
User Set Configuration Management ....................................................... 56
Camera Control Category..................................................................................... 57
Camera Control Feature Descriptions ...................................................... 58
Multi-Exposure Mode............................................................................... 60
Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions ................................................... 64
Flat Field Category............................................................................................... 65
Flat Field Control Feature Description...................................................... 66
Region of Interest (ROI)........................................................................... 68
Image Format Control Category ........................................................................... 68
Image Format Control Feature Description............................................... 69
Binning ................................................................................................................ 70
Area of Interest (AOI) Setup ................................................................................. 71
Instructions on Using the Camera Scan Direction to Control Camera
Parameters.............................................................................................. 74
Transport Layer Control Category ........................................................................ 77
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions ...................................................... 78
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category ........................................................... 79
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions ............................. 79
Serial Port Control Category................................................................................. 80
Serial Port Control Feature Descriptions .................................................. 81
File Access Control Category ............................................................................... 82
File Access Control Feature Descriptions................................................. 83
File Access via the CamExpert Tool......................................................... 85
Download a List of Camera Parameters................................................... 86

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Appendix B: ASCII Commands ___________________________________________________________________________ 88
Port Configuration.................................................................................... 89
Disabling the Esc Key for Direct Access to ASCII Commands .................. 90
Commands.............................................................................................. 90
Appendix C: Error and Warning Messages __________________________________________________________________ 102
Appendix D: Quick Setup and Image Acquisition ______________________________________________________________ 104
Appendix E: The Sensor Window _________________________________________________________________________ 107
Cleaning and Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches........................ 107
Cleaning the Sensor Window................................................................... 108
Appendix F: Camera, Frame Grabber Communication _________________________________________________________ 109
Setting Up Communication between the Camera and the Frame Grabber 109
Declarations of Conformity_______________________________________________________________________________ 112
FCC Statement of Conformance.............................................................. 112
EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity ................................................. 112
Revision History ______________________________________________________________________________________ 113
Contact Information ____________________________________________________________________________________ 114
Sales Information ................................................................................................. 114
Technical Support ................................................................................................ 114

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1. System Precautions and
Cleaning
Precautions
Read these precautions and this manual carefully before using the camera.
Confirm that the camera’s packaging is undamaged before opening it. If the packaging is damaged please
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’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 Piranha4 Camera
Camera Highlights
Teledyne DALSA expands its Piranha4™dual line CMOS camera family with 2K and 4K resolution
models. The new Piranha4 models offer higher speeds and more responsive pixels in a choice of sizes
and resolutions. Programmable features include multiple region-of-interest, high dynamic range
operation, and rapid bi-directional switching, and are designed to meet today’s demanding imaging
applications.
Key Features
•High speed: up to 100 kHz in TDI mode and up to 200 kHz in Area mode
•Combination of various pixel sizes and resolutions
•Bi-directional
•Compact camera body
Programmability
•Multiple Regions of Interest for calibration and data reduction
•8, 10, and 12 bit output
•Flat field and lens shading correction
•8 programmable coefficient sets
•GenICam or ASCII compliant interfacing
Applications
•Automated optical inspection
•Transportation safety and security systems
•High performance sorting systems
•Materials grading and inspection systems
•Web inspection
•General purpose machine vision

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Models
The camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 1: Camera Models Comparison
Piranha4 Dual Line Model Comparison
Part Number
Resolution
Maximum Line Rates
TDI Mode (Area Mode)
Pixel Size
P4-CM-02K05D-00-R
2048 x 2 pixels
50 kHz (100 kHz)
10.56 µm x 10.56 µm
P4-CM-02K10D-00-R
2048 x 2 pixels
100 kHz (200 kHz)
10.56 µm x 10.56 µm
P4-CM-04K05D-00-R
4096 x 2 pixels
50 kHz (100 kHz)
10.56 µm x 10.56 µm
P4-CM-04K10D-00-R
4096 x 2 pixels
100 kHz (200 kHz)
10.56 µm x 10.56 µm
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 7.20 or later
Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications
Specifications
Performance
Imager Format
High speed CMOS dual line scan
Resolution
2048 x 2 pixels and 4096 x 2
Pixel Size
10.56 µm x 10.56 µm
Pixel Fill Factor
100 %
Line Rate
Up to 100 kHz in TDI mode (200 kHz area mode)
Exposure Time
4 µs to 3 ms
Bit Depth
8, 10, and 12 bit, selectable
Connectors and Mechanicals
Control & Data Interface
Base, Medium, Full, and Deca Camera Link configurations (2 x SDR-26)
Power Connector
Hirose 6-pin male circular
Power Supply
+ 12 V to + 24 V DC ± 5%
Power Dissipation
< 11 W (4K), < 8.3 W (2K)
Size
62 mm (W) x 62 mm (H) x 48 mm (D)
Mass
< 340 g
Operating Temp
0 °C to 65 °C, front plate temperature

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Optical Interface
Lens Mount
M42 x 1 (2k) and M58 x 0.75 (4k), F-mount adapter available
Sensor to Camera Front Distance
12 mm
Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)
y (parallelism)
x
y
z
z
0.08° or 100 µm
± 100 µm
± 100 µm
± 250 µm
± 0.2°
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance
CE, FCC, and RoHS; GenICam
Operating Ranges
Performance
Notes
Single Line
Dual Line
Dynamic Range
61.5 dB
60 dB
Random Noise
3.42 DN* rms
4.16 DN rms
FFC enabled
Broadband Responsivity
430 DN/(nJ/cm2)
677 DN/(nJ/cm2)
Gain
1x to 10x Nominal range
1x to 10x Nominal range
DC Offset
7 DN
14 DN
FFC enabled
PRNU
< 1% @ 50% Sat
< 1% @ 50% Sat
FPN
< 8 DN
< 8 DN
SEE
9.52 nJ / cm2
6.05 nJ / cm2
NEE
7.95 pJ / cm2
6.14 pJ /cm2
Antiblooming
> 100 x Saturation
> 100 x Saturation
Integral non-linearity
1.5 % DN
2.5 % 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
Flash Memory Size
Camera
Flash Memory Size
P4-CM-02K05D-00-R
16 MByte
P4-CM-02K10D-00-R
16 MByte
P4-CM-04K05D-00-R
16 MByte

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Camera
Flash Memory Size
P4-CM-04K10D-00-R
16 MByte
Environmental Considerations
Environmental Specifications
Performance
Storage temperature range
-20 °C to +80 °C
Humidity (storage and operation)
15% to 85% relative, non-condensing
MTBF (mean time between failures)
> 100,000 hours, typical field operation
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™ Standard Features Naming Convention specification
V1.5, Camera Link Serial Communication: GenICam™ Generic Control Protocol (GenCP V1.0)
Supported Industry Standards
GenICam™
Piranha4 cameras are GenICam compliant. They implement a superset of the GenICam™ Standard
Features 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 the GenICam™ Generic Control
Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate over the 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).

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Figure 1: Spectral Responsivity vs. Wavelength (Dual Line)
Figure 2: QE % vs. Wavelength

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Figure 3: Relationship between FPN and Temperature

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Mechanicals
Figure 4: 2K (Top) and 4K (Bottom) Camera Mechanicals

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Figure 5: Nikon M58 to F-Mount Adapter
Figure 6: Piranha4 Heat Sink Accessories Kit
Optional Lens Mount and Heat Sink Accessories
Part No.
Description
AC-LN-00002
M58 to F-mount adapter, heavy duty, 12mm BFD, for 4K model
AC-LC-00001
M42x1 to C-mount adapter, 12mm BFD, for 2K model
AC-LA-00115
M42x1 to F-mount adapter, heavy duty, 12mm BFD, for 2K model
AC-MS-00108
Heat sink for 2k and 4k models

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Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations
Up to two optional heat sinks can be installed on the Piranha4 camera. As illustrated, they are 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 application 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 80 °C. Refer to
the Verify Temperature and Voltage section for more information.
Figure 7: Heat Sink Installation (4K model)

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3. 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 D:
Quick Setup and Image Acquisition.

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4. 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 PX8 Full Camera Link frame grabber (Part # OR-
X8CO-XPF00): https://www.teledynedalsa.com/en/products/imaging/frame-grabbers/xcelera-clplus-
px8-full/.
•Operating systems: Windows XP / Vista / 7, 32 / 64-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
We recommend the Xcelera-CL PX8 Full frame grabber or equivalent, described in detail on the
teledynedalsa.com site here. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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 SaperaLT gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GenICam™ compliant 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 power supply that can provide a constant voltage
between +12 VDC and +24 VDC ± 5%.
3. Establish Communicating with the Camera
Start the GUI and establish communication with the camera.
ASCII Commands
As an alternative to the CamExpert (or equivalent) GUI, you can communicate with this camera using
ASCII-based commands. Open up an ASCII interface and press the ESC key, then the communication
mode will be switched into the ASCII command mode other than the GenICam mode. A complete list of
the commands and a description of how to access them can be found in Appendix B: ASCII Commands.
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
Install Frame Grabber
Install a Full configuration Camera Link frame grabber according to the manufacturer’s description.
We recommend the Xcelera-CL PX8 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 Control Communications
The P4 family of cameras are GenICam™ compliant. Sapera uses the GenICam™ Generic Control
Protocol (GenCP V1.0) to communicate with the camera over the Camera Link serial port. When
communications are first established Sapera will when connecting for the first time download the
GenICam™ XML Description file. This file details how to access and control the camera.

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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 8: 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
handling the camera hardware.
B
B
C
A
Power
+12V to +24V DC Hirose 6-pin
Control & Data
Camera Link 26-pin SDR26 connectors
Status
Diagnostic LED
A
B
B
C
!

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Data Connector: Camera Link
The camera uses two Camera Link SDR26 cables transmitting the Camera Link Base, Medium, or Full
configuration. The figure below shows the SDR26 Camera Link Connector and the tables that follow list
the Camera Link Base, Medium, and Full configurations.
For detailed information on Camera Link please refer to the Camera Link Road Map available from the
Knowledge Center on the Teledyne DALSA Web site:
(http://www.teledynedalsa.com/mv/knowledge/appnotes.aspx).
Figure 9. Camera Link Connector
Data 2
Control / Data
1
Camera
Connector
Right Angle
Frame Grabber
Connector
Channel Link
Signal
Camera
Connector
Right Angle
Frame Grabber
Connector
Channel Link
Signal
1
1
inner shield
1
1
inner shield
14
14
inner shield
14
14
inner shield
2
25
Y0-
2
25
X0-
15
12
Y0+
15
12
X0+
3
24
Y1-
3
24
X1-
16
11
Y1+
16
11
X1+
4
23
Y2-
4
23
X2-
17
10
Y2+
17
10
X2+
5
22
Yclk-
5
22
Xclk-
18
9
Yclk+
18
9
Xclk+
6
21
Y3-
6
21
X3-
19
8
Y3+
19
8
X3+
7
20
100 ohm
7
20
SerTC+
20
7
terminated
20
7
SerTC-
8
19
Z0-
8
19
SerTFG-
21
6
Z0+
21
6
SerTFG+
9
18
Z1-
9
18
CC1-
22
5
Z1+
22
5
CC1+
10
17
Z2-
10
17
CC2+
23
4
Z2+
23
4
CC2-
11
16
Zclk-
11
16
CC3-
24
3
Zclk+
24
3
CC3+
12
15
Z3-
12
15
CC4+
25
2
Z3+
25
2
CC4-
13
13
inner shield
13
13
inner shield
26
26
inner shield
26
26
inner shield