Teledyne Piranha4 4K User manual

Piranha4 4K and 2K
High Speed Dual Line CMOS Monochrome Camera
User’s Manual
17 April 2013
03-032-20176-00
www.teledynedalsa.com

2 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
© 2013 Teledyne DALSA, Inc. All information provided in this manual is believed to be accurate and reliable. No responsibility is
assumed by Teledyne DALSA for its use. Teledyne DALSA reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice.
Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited without prior permission having been obtained from
Teledyne DALSA.
About Teledyne Technologies and Teledyne DALSA, Inc.
Teledyne Technologies is a leading provider of sophisticated electronic subsystems, instrumentation and communication products,
engineered systems, aerosp ace engines, and energy and pow er generation system s. Teled yne Technologies‘ op erations are prim ari ly
located in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies‘ website at
www.teledyne.com.
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company, is an international leader in high performance digital imaging and
semiconductors with approximately 1,000 employees worldwide, headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Established in 1980,
the company designs, develops, manufactures and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing MEMS
prod ucts and services. For more inform ation, visit Teledyne DALSA‘s w ebsite at www.teledynedalsa.com.
Support
For further information not included in this manual, or for information on Teledyne DALSA‘s extensive line of image sensing
products, please contact:
North America
605 McMurray Rd
Waterloo, ON N2V 2E9
Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.teledynedalsa.com
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Europe
Breslauer Str. 34
D-82194 Gröbenzell (Munich)
Germany
Tel: +49 - 8142 –46770
Fax: +49 - 8142 –467746
www. teledynedalsa.com
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Asia Pacific
Ikebukuro East 13F
3-4-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro
Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013
Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] (fax)
www.teledynedalsa.com
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 3
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
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
Certifications and Compliance ...........................................................................................................................................9
Supported Industry Standards...........................................................................................................................................9
Responsivity.......................................................................................................................................................................10
Mechanicals........................................................................................................................................................................12
Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations...........................................................................................14
3. Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image ______________________________________________________________15
4. Software and Hardware Setup______________________________________________________________________16
Recommended System Requirements.............................................................................................................16
Setup Steps: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................16
1. Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software ..................................................................................16
2. Connect Camera Link and Power Cables ....................................................................................................16
3. Establish communicating with the camera..................................................................................................16
4. Operate the Camera ...................................................................................................................................16
Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber and software .........................................................................................17
Install Frame Grabber ....................................................................................................................................17
Install Sapera LT and CamExpert GUI............................................................................................................17
Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables.............................................................................................................18
Data Connector: Camera Link ........................................................................................................................19
Camera Link Bit Definitions............................................................................................................................21
Camera Link Drive Capability.........................................................................................................................22
Input Signals, Camera Link ............................................................................................................................22
Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals...............................................................................................23
Power Connector.............................................................................................................................................23
LEDs................................................................................................................................................................24
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera...........................................................................................................24
Power on the camera......................................................................................................................................24
Connect to the frame grabber.........................................................................................................................24
Connect to the camera ....................................................................................................................................25
Check LED Status ............................................................................................................................................25
Software Interface...........................................................................................................................................25
Using Sapera CamExpert with Piranha4 Cameras ............................................................................................................26
CamExpert Panes............................................................................................................................................27
4. Camera Operation______________________________________________________________________________29
Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................................29
Area Mode .........................................................................................................................................................................29
Check Camera and Sensor Information.............................................................................................................................31

4 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
Verify Temperature and Voltage .......................................................................................................................................31
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings .............................................................................................................................32
Camera Link Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................34
TDI and Single Line Modes................................................................................................................................................34
Sensitivity Modes and Pixel Readout..............................................................................................................35
Trigger Modes....................................................................................................................................................................36
Exposure Controls ..............................................................................................................................................................36
Exposure Modes in Detail ..................................................................................................................................................37
Set Line Rate .....................................................................................................................................................................39
Set Exposure Time .............................................................................................................................................................43
Control Gain and Black Level ............................................................................................................................................43
Set Image Size...................................................................................................................................................................44
Set Baud Rate....................................................................................................................................................................44
Pixel Format ......................................................................................................................................................................45
Camera Direction Control ..................................................................................................................................................45
Camera Direction ............................................................................................................................................46
Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode)........................................................................................................................46
Resetting the Camera ........................................................................................................................................................47
Calibrating the Camera .....................................................................................................................................................47
Appendix A: GenICam Commands_____________________________________________________________________51
Camera Information Category...........................................................................................................................................51
Camera Information Feature Descriptions......................................................................................................52
Camera Configuration Selection Dialog .........................................................................................................55
Camera Power-up Configuration....................................................................................................................55
User Set Configuration Management .............................................................................................................55
Camera Control Category ..................................................................................................................................................56
Camera Control Feature Descriptions .............................................................................................................57
Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions ........................................................................................................58
Flat Field Category ............................................................................................................................................................60
Flat Field Control Feature Description............................................................................................................60
Region of Interest (ROI)..................................................................................................................................62
Image Format Control Category........................................................................................................................................62
Image Format Control Feature Description....................................................................................................64
Binning ..............................................................................................................................................................................65
Area of Interest (AOI) Setup..............................................................................................................................................65
Instructions on using the camera scan direction to control camera parameters................................................................68
Transport Layer Control Category .....................................................................................................................................71
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions.............................................................................................................72
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category........................................................................................................................72
Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions...................................................................................73
Serial Port Control Category..............................................................................................................................................74
Serial Port Control Feature Descriptions ........................................................................................................74
File Access Control Category ..............................................................................................................................................75
File Access Control Feature Descriptions.........................................................................................................76
File Access via the CamExpert Tool .................................................................................................................77
Download a List of Camera Parameters.........................................................................................................78

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 5
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
Appendix B: ASCII Commands _______________________________________________________________________80
Port Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................81
Commands ......................................................................................................................................................82
Appendix C: Quick Setup and Image Acquisition ___________________________________________________________92
Appendix D: The Sensor Window _____________________________________________________________________95
Cleaning and Protecting Against Dust, Oil, and Scratches..............................................................................95
Cleaning the Sensor Window ..........................................................................................................................96
Appendix E: Camera, Frame Grabber Communication _______________________________________________________97
Setting Up Communication between the Camera and the Frame Grabber....................................................97
EMC Declaration_________________________________________________________________________________99
Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________100
Index ________________________________________________________________________________________101

6 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
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 am aged before op ening 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 p late 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.

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 7
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
2. The Piranha4 Camera
Camera Highlights
Teledyne DALSA expands its Piranha4 dual line CMOS camera family with 4K and 2K 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-d irectional switching, and are d esigned to meet today‘s d emanding im aging
applications.
Key Features
High speed: up to 140 kHz in TDI mode and up to 280 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

8 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
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-04K10D-00-R
P4-CM-04K07D-00-R
4096 x 2 pixels
4096 x 2 pixels
100 kHz (200 kHz)
70 kHz (140 kHz)
10.56 µm x 10.56 µm
7.04 µm x 7.04 µm
P4-CM-02K14D-00-R
P4-CM-02K10D-00-R
2048 x 2 pixels
2048 x 2 pixels
140 kHz (280 kHz)
100 kHz (200 kHz)
14.08 µm x 14.08 µm
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
4096 x 2 and 2048 x 2 pixels
Pixel Size
7.04 µm x 7.04 µm and 10.56 µm x 10.56 µm
Pixel Fill Factor
100 %
Line Rate
Up to 140 kHz in TDI mode (280 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 (+11.4 V to +25.2 V maximum limits)
Power Dissipation
< 11 W
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
Optical Interface
Lens Mount
M58 x 0.75 (4k) and M42 x 1(2k), F-mount adapter available
Sensor to Camera Front Distance
12 mm
Sensor Alignment (aligned to sides of camera)

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 9
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
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 cutoff 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 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™ Standard Featu res Nam ing 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 ™ Stand ard
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.

10 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
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 (Dual Line)
38.25

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 11
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
Figure 2: Relationship between FPN and Temperature

12 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
Mechanicals
[INSERT PDF HERE]
Figure 3: 2K (Top) and 4K (Bottom) Camera Mechanicals
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
A A
B B
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1. UNITS: MM
2. DRAWING PER
ASME Y14.5M-1994
3. TOLERANCES:
LINEAR ±0.15
ANGLES ±0.5`
SURFACE FINISH
AUTHOR
APPROVED BY
APPLICATION/PROJECT
TITLE
DWG NO.
PART NO.
REV
SIZE
SCALE
VALID WHEN PRINTED ON SIZE PAPER
OF
PROPRIETARY
THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS ARE PROPRIETARY TO TELEDYNE DALSA INC.. THIS DOCUMENT
MUST NOT BE DUPLICATED, OR ITS CONTENT USED OR DISCLOSED (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) WITHOUT PERMISSION
FROM TELEDYNE DALSA INC.
3.2
SHEET
I. PLEIC
HARMONY
MAR 05/2013
00
NTS
605 McMurray Road
Waterloo, ON
CANADA, N2V 2E9
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.teledynedalsa.com
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
HARMONY 2K
B
11
B
03-129-20082
DATE
REV DESCRIPTION DATE DWN. BY
NOTES:
1. UNITS: MILLIMETERS.
2. IMAGE AREA IS ALIGNED TO DATUMS A B & C .
(11.4)
(20.34)
(19.1)
(9)(9)
(42)
(7)
(47.87)
M4x0.7 - 6H Z6
(2X) THIS SIDE
(2X) FAR SIDE
(54)
62B0.05
62
B
0.05
M4x0.7 - 6H Z6
(4X)
(54)
FIRST PIXEL
REFERENCE HOLE M42x1 - 6H
(42)
(7) M4x0.7 - 6H Z6
(2X) THIS SIDE
(2X) FAR SIDE
A
B
C
31B0.10
31
B
0.10
CENTER OF
IMAGE AREA
±0.2°
12B0.25 OPTICAL DISTANCE
H0.1 A
E0.05
IMAGE
AREA
Ivan Bruulsema
Digitally signed by Ivan Bruulsema
DN: cn=Ivan Bruulsema, o=Teledyne Dalsa,
ou=Mech. Eng.,
[email protected], c=CA
Date: 2013.03.07 09:25:07 -05'00'
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
A A
B B
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
1. UNITS: MM
2. DRAWING PER
ASME Y14.5M-1994
3. TOLERANCES:
LINEAR ±0.15
ANGLES ±0.5
SURFACE FINISH
AUTHOR
APPROVED BY
APPLICATION/PROJECT
TITLE
DWG NO.
PART NO.
REV
SIZE
SCALE
VALID WHEN PRINTED ON SIZE PAPER
OF
PROPRIETARY
THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS ARE PROPRIETARY TO TELEDYNE DALSA INC.. THIS DOCUMENT
MUST NOT BE DUPLICATED, OR ITS CONTENT USED OR DISCLOSED (IN WHOLE OR IN PART) WITHOUT PERMISSION
FROM TELEDYNE DALSA INC.
3.2
SHEET
I. PLEIC
HARMONY
JUL 23/2012
01
NTS
605 McMurray Road
Waterloo, ON
CANADA, N2V 2E9
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.teledynedalsa.com
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
HARMONY 4K
B
21
B
03-129-20071
TELEDYNE
A Teledyne Technologies Company
DALSA
DATE
REV DESCRIPTION DATE DWN. BY
NOTES:
1. UNITS: MILLIMETERS.
2. IMAGE AREA IS ALIGNED TO DATUMS A B & C .
(54)
62 0.05
620.05
M4x0.7 - 6H 6
(4X)
FIRST PIXEL
REFERENCE HOLE
(54)
C
B
(42)
(47.87)
(7)
M4x0.7 - 6H 6
(2X) THIS SIDE
(2X) FAR SIDE
(42)
(7) M4x0.7 - 6H 6
(2X) THIS SIDE
(2X) FAR SIDE
A
(9)
(9)
(19.1)
(11.4)
(20.34)
M58x0.75 - 6H
12 0.25 OPTICAL DISTANCE
IMAGE
AREA
0.1 A
0.05
310.10
31 0.10 CENTER OF
IMAGE AREA
±0.2°
01 ADDED VIEW OF CAMERA ASSEMBLY WITH OPTIONAL EXTERNAL HEAT SINKS
(SHEET 2); DRAWING 03-129-20033-04 USED FOR REFERENCE SEP 13/2012 I.P.

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 13
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
Figure 4: Nikon M58 to F-Mount Adapter
Figure 5: Piranha4 Heat Sink Accessories Kit
Optional Lens Mount and Heat Sink Accessories
Part No.
Description
AC-LN-00002-A0-R
M58 to F-mount adapter (12mm BFD), heavy duty
AC-MS-00108-00-R
Heat sink for P4-4k/ 2k cameras

14 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
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 custom er‘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 80 °C. Refer to
the Figure 14. Cam Exp ert‘s Cam era Information Window
Verify Temperature and Voltage section for more information.

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 15
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
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 C:
Quick Setup and Image Acquisition.

16 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
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): www.teledynedalsa.com/ imaging/ products/ fg/ OR-X8C0-XPF00/ .
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 m anufacturer‘s installation instructions.
A GenICam™ comp liant XML d evice d escription file is embed d ed w ithin the camera firmware allowing
GenICam ™ compliant ap plication to know the camera‘s capabilities immediately after connection.
Installing SaperaLT gives you access to the Cam Exp ert 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.
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 the appendix: 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.

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 17
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
Step 1. Install and configure the frame grabber
and software
Install Frame Grabber
Install a Full configuration Camera Link frame grabber accord ing to the m anufacturer‘s d escription.
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 u ses 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 cam era.

18 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
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 6: 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.
!
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

Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual 19
Teledyne DALSA 03-032-20176-00
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 th e
Knowledge Center on the Teledyne DALSA Web site:
(http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ knowledge/ appnotes.aspx).
Figure 7. 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

20 Piranha4 4K and 2K Dual Line Monochrome CMOS Camera User's Manual
03-032-20176-00 Teledyne DALSA
*Exterior Overshield is connected to the shells of the connectors on both ends. Unused pairs should be terminated in 100 ohms at
both ends of the cable. Inner shield is connected to signal ground inside camera
Full Configuration
8 bits Camera Link Full Configuration
Connector 1: Channel link X
Connector 2: Channel link Y
Connector 3: Channel link Z
Camera/Frame
Grabber Pin
Bit Name
Camera/Frame
Grabber Pin
Bit Name
Camera/Frame
Grabber Pin
Bit Name
Tx0/Rx0
D0(0)
Tx0/Rx0
D3(0)
Tx0/Rx0
D6(0)
Tx1/Rx1
D0(1)
Tx1/Rx1
D3(1)
Tx1/Rx1
D6(1)
Tx2/Rx2
D0(2)
Tx2/Rx2
D3(2)
Tx2/Rx2
D6(2)
Tx3/Rx3
D0(3)
Tx3/Rx3
D3(3)
Tx3/Rx3
D6(3)
Tx4/Rx4
D0(4)
Tx4/Rx4
D3(4)
Tx4/Rx4
D6(4)
Tx5/Rx5
D0(7)
Tx5/Rx5
D3(7)
Tx5/Rx5
D6(7)
Tx6/Rx6
D0(5)
Tx6/Rx6
D3(5)
Tx6/Rx6
D6(5)
Tx7/Rx7
D1(0)
Tx7/Rx7
D4(0)
Tx7/Rx7
D7(0)
Tx8/Rx8
D1(1)
Tx8/Rx8
D4(1)
Tx8/Rx8
D7(1)
Tx9/Rx9
D1(2)
Tx9/Rx9
D4(2)
Tx9/Rx9
D7(2)
Tx10/Rx10
D1(6)
Tx10/Rx10
D4(6)
Tx10/Rx10
D7(6)
Tx11/Rx11
D1(7)
Tx11/Rx11
D4(7)
Tx11/Rx11
D7(7)
Tx12/Rx12
D1(3)
Tx12/Rx12
D4(3)
Tx12/Rx12
D7(3)
Tx13/Rx13
D1(4)
Tx13/Rx13
D4(4)
Tx13/Rx13
D7(4)
Tx14/Rx14
D1(5)
Tx14/Rx14
D4(5)
Tx14/Rx14
D7(5)
Tx15/Rx15
D2(0)
Tx15/Rx15
D5(0)
Tx15/Rx15
Not Used
Tx16/Rx16
D2(6)
Tx16/Rx16
D5(6)
Tx16/Rx16
Not Used
Tx17/Rx17
D2(7)
Tx17/Rx17
D5(7)
Tx17/Rx17
Not Used
Tx18/Rx18
D2(1)
Tx18/Rx18
D5(1)
Tx18/Rx18
Not Used
Tx19/Rx19
D2(2)
Tx19/Rx19
D5(2)
Tx19/Rx19
Not Used
Tx20/Rx20
D2(3)
Tx20/Rx20
D5(3)
Tx20/Rx20
Not Used
Tx21/Rx21
D2(4)
Tx21/Rx21
D5(4)
Tx21/Rx21
Not Used
Tx22/Rx22
D2(5)
Tx22/Rx22
D5(5)
Tx22/Rx22
Not Used
Tx23/Rx23
Not Used
Tx23/Rx23
Not Used
Tx23/Rx23
Not Used
Tx24/Rx24
LVAL
Tx24/Rx24
LVAL
Tx24/Rx24
LVAL
Tx25/Rx25
FVAL
Tx25/Rx25
FVAL
Tx25/Rx25
FVAL
Tx26/Rx26
Not Used
Tx26/Rx26
Not Used
Tx26/Rx26
Not Used
Tx27/Rx27
D0(6)
Tx27/Rx27
D3(6)
Tx27/Rx27
D6(6)
Tap 1 bits are D0(x)...Tap 8 bits are D7(x)