Teledyne SG-14 User manual

Spyder3
SG-14 Camera User’s Manual
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Industry Standards
Spyder GEV cameras are 100% compliant with the GigE Vision 1.0 specification. This specification defines
the communication interface protocol used by GigE Vision devices. For more information on these
requirements refer to the following site:
http:/ / www.machinevisiononline.org/ public/ articles/ details.cfm?id=2761
Spyder GEV cameras implement a superset of the GenICam ™ specification which defines device
capabilities. This description takes the form of an XML device description file respecting the syntax
defined by the GenApi module of the GenICam specification. For more information on these
requirements refer to the following site: www.genicam.org.

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Contents
The Spyder3 SG-14 Cameras ________________________________________________________________________6
Camera Highlights.............................................................................................................................................................6
Camera Performance Specifications ..................................................................................................................................7
Certifications......................................................................................................................................................................10
Responsivity.......................................................................................................................................................................11
Mechanicals........................................................................................................................................................................12
Mounting.........................................................................................................................................................13
Image Sensor.....................................................................................................................................................................14
Software and Hardware Setup ..........................................................................................................................................15
Host System Requirements .............................................................................................................................15
Network Adapter Requirements .....................................................................................................................15
Ethernet Switch Requirements........................................................................................................................15
Setup Steps: Overview.......................................................................................................................................................15
1. Install and Configure Ethernet Network Card.............................................................................................15
2. Connect Power, Ethernet and I/O Cables....................................................................................................16
3. Establish communicating with the camera..................................................................................................16
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern..............................................................................................16
5. Operate the Camera ...................................................................................................................................16
Step 1. Ethernet Network Card: Install and Configure......................................................................................................17
Install Network Card.......................................................................................................................................17
Configure Network Card .................................................................................................................................17
Step 2. Connect Power, Ethernet, and Trigger Cables .......................................................................................................20
Power Connector.............................................................................................................................................20
Ethernet Connector and Ethernet LED ............................................................................................................21
Status LED.......................................................................................................................................................21
GPIO Connector: External Input .....................................................................................................................22
GPIO Isolation.................................................................................................................................................22
GPIO Configuration ........................................................................................................................................22
TTL Inputs and Outputs...................................................................................................................................23
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera...........................................................................................................24
Power on the camera......................................................................................................................................24
Connect to the camera ....................................................................................................................................24
Check LED Status ............................................................................................................................................24
Software Interface...........................................................................................................................................24
Using Sapera CamExpert with Spyder3 Cameras ..............................................................................................................25
CamExpert Panes............................................................................................................................................26
Step 4. Camera Settings and Test Patterns .......................................................................................................................28
Review a Test Pattern Image..........................................................................................................................28
Camera Operation _______________________________________________________________________________29
Factory Settings .................................................................................................................................................................29
Check Camera and Sensor Information.............................................................................................................................30
Verify Temperature and Voltage .......................................................................................................................................30
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings .............................................................................................................................31

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Timing: Exposure and Synchronization.............................................................................................................................33
Timing.............................................................................................................................................................34
Exposure Controls ..............................................................................................................................................................35
Set the Exposure Mode....................................................................................................................................35
Exposure Modes in Detail ...............................................................................................................................36
Line Rate ...........................................................................................................................................................................37
Exposure Time ...................................................................................................................................................................38
Triggers..............................................................................................................................................................................38
Input / Output Control .......................................................................................................................................................39
Gain, Black Level, and Background ..................................................................................................................................40
Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................................41
Pixel Format ......................................................................................................................................................................42
Sensitivity Mode.................................................................................................................................................................42
Sensor Direction Control....................................................................................................................................................42
Sensor Shift Direction .....................................................................................................................................43
Binning ..............................................................................................................................................................................44
Resetting the Camera ........................................................................................................................................................44
Camera Calibration_______________________________________________________________________________45
Processing Chain Overview and Description...................................................................................................45
Analog Gain and Offset Adjustment..................................................................................................................................47
Calibrate the Camera to Remove Non-Uniformity (Flat Field Correction)........................................................................49
Digital Signal Processing................................................................................................................................51
Appendix A: Clear Dark Current ______________________________________________________________________55
Setting the Readout Mode ..............................................................................................................................55
Appendix B: Sensitivity Mode ________________________________________________________________________62
Sensitivity Mode and Pixel Readout ...............................................................................................................62
Appendix C: GPIO Control __________________________________________________________________________64
GPIO Getting Started: Beginner Mode..............................................................................................................................64
The GPIO Connector........................................................................................................................................64
Configure GPIO Signal Levels.........................................................................................................................65
Examples: Setting the Camera Modes...............................................................................................................................66
Free Run Mode: Internal Line Trigger, Internal Direction Control, Internal frame trigger ...........................66
Internal Line Trigger, External Direction Control, Internal frame trigger......................................................68
External Line Trigger, Internal Direction Control, Internal frame trigger......................................................69
External Line Trigger, External Direction Control from Rotary Encoder.........................................................70
External Frame Trigger: Frame Start Trigger mode.....................................................................................72
Outputs ..............................................................................................................................................................................75
Trigger Settings: GURU Mode...........................................................................................................................................77
Pulse Generator..............................................................................................................................................80
Rescaler...........................................................................................................................................................82
Counter ...........................................................................................................................................................84
Input Debouncing ...........................................................................................................................................85
Timestamp Counter.........................................................................................................................................86
Delayer ...........................................................................................................................................................88
PLC Control........................................................................................................................................................................88

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The PLC Control Block.....................................................................................................................................89
GPIO Output Labels........................................................................................................................................91
Signal Routing Block .........................................................................................................................................................93
How the Signal Routing Block Works .............................................................................................................94
How the Lookup Table Works.........................................................................................................................96
Appendix D: EMC Declaration________________________________________________________________________97
Revision History _________________________________________________________________________________98
Index ________________________________________________________________________________________99

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The Spyder3 SG-14 Cameras
Camera Highlights
The Spyder3 SG-14 GigE Vision (GEV) are high sensitivity dual-line scan cameras. When operating in
high sensitivity (dual line scan) mode the Spyder3 GEV camera has 3x the responsivity of Teledyne
DALSA’s Sp yder2 line scan camera. Plus, the GigE Vision interface eliminates the need for a frame
grabber, resulting in significant system cost savings.
The Spyder3 cam eras are supp orted by Teled yne DALSA Sapera™ software libraries featuring
CamExpert for simplified camera set-up and configuration.
Features
Broadband responsivity up to 408 ±16 DN (nJ/ cm2) @10dB gain
1024, 2048, or 4096 x 2 pixels, 14 µm x 14 µm (1k and 2k) and 10 µm x 10 µm (4k) pixel pitch, 100 %
fill factor
High or low speed (40 or 80 MHz)
Up to 68 KHz line rates
Dynamic range up to 1400 : 1
Data transmission up to 100 meters
RoHS and CE compliant
GenICam-compliant
Programmable gain, offset, exposure time and line rate, trigger mode, test pattern output, and camera
diagnostics
Tall pixel, high sensitivity, or low sensitivity mode available
Flat-field correction—minimizes lens vignetting, non-uniform lighting, and sensor FPN and PRNU
Applications
FPD inspection
Pick and place
Container inspection
Wood / tile / steel inspection
100 % print inspection (lottery tickets, stamps, bank notes, pay checks)
Postal sorting
Glass bottle inspection
Industrial metrology
Food inspection
Web inspection

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Models
The Spyder3 SG-14 camera is available in the following configurations:
Table 1: Camera Models Overview
Model Number
Description
SG-14-01K40-00-R
1k resolution, 1 sensor tap, 40 MHz data rate, 36 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.
SG-14-01K80-00-R
1k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80 MHz data rate, 68 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.
SG-14-02K40-00-R
2k resolution, 1 sensor tap, 40 MHz data rate, 18.5 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.
SG-14-02K80-00-R
2k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80 MHz data rate, 36 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.
SG-14-04k80-00-R
4k resolution, 2 sensor taps, 80 MHz data rate, 18.5 kHz line rate, RoHS compliant.
Table 2: Software
Software
Product Number / Version Number
Sapera LT, including CamExpert GUI
application
Version 7.1 or later. Tested and recommended.
QuickCam
Version 2.0. Compliant.
Pleora Technologies Inc.’s Coyote
Compliant.
Third party software. E.g. CVB and NI.
Compatible. Drivers need to be provided by the third party.
Camera Performance Specifications
Table 3: Camera Performance Specifications
Feature / Specification
1k
2k
4k
Imager Format
dual line scan
dual line scan
dual line scan
Resolution
1024 x 2 pixels
2048 x 2 pixels
4096 x 2 pixels
Pixel Fill Factor
100 %
100 %
100 %
Pixel Size
14 µm x 14 µm
14 µm x 14 µm
10 µm x 10 µm
Output Format (# of taps)
1 or 2
depending on
model
1 or 2 depending
on model
2
Sensitivity Mode
High, low, or tall
pixel
High, low, or tall
pixel
High, low, or tall pixel
Antiblooming
100x
100x
100x
Gain Range
-10 dBto +10 dB
-10 dBto +10 dB
Not available. Calibrated at 0 dB.
Speed
1k
2k
4k
Minimum Internal Line Rate
300 Hz
300 Hz
300 Hz
Maximum Line Rate
80 MHz model
68 kHz
36 kHz
18.5 kHz
40 MHz model
36 kHz
18.5 kHz
NA
Data Rate
40 or 80 MHz
40 or 80 MHz
80 MHZ
Optical Interface
Back Focal Distance
6.56 ± 0.25 mm
Lens Mounts
M42 x 1, C and F (1k and 2k)
M58 x 0.75, F (4k)

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Feature / Specification
1k
2k
4k
Sensor Alignment x
y
z
z
±50 µm
±50 µm
±0.25 mm
±0.2°
Mechanical Interface
1k and 2k
4k
Camera Size
72 mm x 60 mm x 65 mm, all models
Mass
< 300 g
Connectors power connector
GigE connector
GPI/ O connector
6 pin male Hirose
RJ45
High density 15-pin dsub
Electrical Interface
Input Voltage
+12 V to +15 V
Power Dissipation
< 9 W
< 9 W (4k)
Operating Temperature
0 °C to 65 °C
Bit Width
8 or 12 bit, user selectable
Output Data Configuration
GigE Vision
Table 4: Camera Operating Specifications
Specifications
Unit
-10 dB
0 dB
+10 dB
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Min
Typ
Max
Broadband
responsivity
DN/ (nJ/ cm²)
1k and 2k Dual line
652.8
2064
6528
1k and 2k Single line
326.4
1032
3264
4k Dual line
431
1363
4k Single line
216
682
Random noise rms
DN
1k and 2k
3
6.5
9.2
20.5
30
65
4k
10
24
Dynamic range
DN:DN
1k and 2k Dual line
500:1
1400:1
203:1
324:1
59:1
108:1
1k and 2k Single line
500:1
1400:1
203:1
324:1
59:1
108:1
4k Dual and Single
1225:1
387:1
FPN global
DN p-p
Uncorrected
52.8
169.6
536
Corrected
32
32
64
PRNU ECD
Uncorrected local
%
8.5
8.5
11.5
Uncorrected global
%
10
10
10
Corrected local
DN p-p
80
80
95
Corrected global
DN p-p
80
80
95
4k Dual and Single
Corrected local
DN p-p
32
32
Corrected global
DN p-p
80
80
Uncorrected local
%
9.5
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Uncorrected
global
%
20
20
PRNU ECE
Uncorrected local
%
8.5
12
37
Uncorrected global
%
10
12
37
Corrected local
DN p-p
80
237
752
Corrected global
DN p-p
80
208
752
4k Dual and Single
Corrected local
DN p-p
237
237
Corrected global
DN p-p
237
237
Uncorrected local
%
9.5
9.5
Uncorrected global
%
20
20
SEE (calculated)
nJ/ cm²
1k and 2k Dual line
6.35
1.92
0.61
1k and 2k Single line
12.2
4.0
1.2
4k Dual line
9.2
2.9
4k Single line
18.0
5.7
NEE (calculated)
pJ/ cm²
Dual line
4.6
4.5
4.6
Single line
9.2
9.3
9.2
4k Dual line
7.0
8.1
4k Single line
14.0
16.1
Saturation output
amplitude
DN
3968±80
DC offset
DN
96
160
336

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Test conditions unless otherwise noted:
12-bit values, Flat Field Correction (FFC) enabled.
CCD Pixel Rate: 40 MHz per sensor tap
Line Rate: 5000 Hz
Nominal Gain setting unless otherwise specified
Light Source: Broadband Quartz Halogen, 3250k, with 750 nm high-pass filter installed
Ambient test temperature 25 °C
Unless specified, all values are referenced at 12 bit
Exposure mode disabled.
Unless specified, dual line mode.
Note: PRNU measured at 50% SAT.
Certifications
Table 5: EMC Compliance Standards
Compliance
The CE Mark, FCC Part 15, and Industry Canada ICES-003 Evaluation of the DALSA Spyder GigE SG-14 cameras
meet the following requirements:
EN 55022 Class A, and EN 61326 Emissions Requirements, EN 55024, and EN 61326 Immunity to Disturbances

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Responsivity
Figure 1: Spyder3 GigE Vision 1k and 2k Responsivity
Figure 2: Spyder3 GigE Vision 4k Responsivity
Spectral Responsivity @ 0 dB Gain
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
Wavelength (nm)
Low Sensitivity Mode
Hi Sensitivity Mode
12 bits DN/nJ/cm Responsivity
2

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Mechanicals
Figure 3: Spyder3 1k and 2k GigE Vision Mechanical

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Figure 4: Spyder3 4k GigE Vision Mechanical
Mounting
Heat generated by the camera must be allowed to move away from the camera. Mount the camera on the
frontplate (using the provided mounting holes) with maximum contact to the area for best heat
dissipation.
Figure 5: Spyder3 Mounting Example

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Image Sensor
The camera u ses Teledyne DALSA’s du al line scan sensor. The camera can be configured to read out in
either high or low sensitivity mode, tall pixel mode and forward or reverse shift direction.
Tap 2Tap 1
CCD Readout Shift Register
CCD Readout Shift Register
N
Pixels
N
Pixels
N
=1024, 2048, 4096
Pixel 1, 1
Figure 6: 2 Tap Sensor Block Diagram
Tap 1
CCDReadout Shift Register
CCDReadout Shift Register
N
Pixels (14µm x 14µm)
N Pixels (14µm x 14µm)
N=1024, 2048
Pixel1, 1
Figure 7: 1 Tap Sensor Block Diagram (1k and 2k only)

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Software and Hardware Setup
Host System Requirements
To achieve best system performance, the following minimum requirements are recommended:
Operating system: Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (either 32-bit or 64-bit for
all) are supported.
Network Adapter Requirements
GigE network adapter (either PCI card or LOM): For high performance you must use a Intel
PRO/ 1000 MT adapter.
The Spyder3 GEV camera works only with network adapters based on the Intel 82546, 82541, and 82540
network chips. The driver will also function with adapters based on the Intel 82544 chip, but these are not
recommended due to bugs in the chip that can cause control packets to be lost if sent while data is
streaming.
Ethernet Switch Requirements
When you require more than one device on the same network or a camera-to-PC separation of more than
100 metres, you can use an Ethernet switch. Since the Spyder3 GEV camera complies with the Internet
Protocol, the camera should work with all standard Ethernet switches. However, switches offer a range of
functions and performance grades, so care must be taken to choose the right switch for a particular
application.
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 following sections.
1. Install and Configure Ethernet Network Card
If your host computer does not have a Gigabit network adapter or equivalent (PCI bus Gigabit NIC)
already installed, then you need to install one.
For Gigabit performance we recommend the Intel PRO/ 1000 MT adapter, or equivalent. Follow the
manufacturer’s installation instru ctions.
A GigE Vision compliant XML device description file is embedded within the cam era’s firmware
allowing GigE Vision compliant applications (e.g. Pleora`s Coyote, and SaperaLT) to recognize the
camera’s cap abilities imm ediately after connection. The Spyder3 camera was tested with and supports
SaperaLT which gives you access to the CamExpert GUI, a GigE Vision compliant application.
Software Installation
Install Sapera LT with CamExpert to control the Spyder3. You can access Sapera drivers, SDKs, and
demos from the following link: http:/ / www.teledynedalsa.com/ mv/ support/ driverSDKlist.aspx

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2. Connect Power, Ethernet and I/O Cables
Connect a power cable from the camera to a +12 VDC to +15 VDC power supply.
Connect the Ethernet cable from the camera to the computer Ethernet jack.
If using the external signals connect the external control cable to the camera.
3. Establish communicating with the camera
Start the GUI and establish communication with the camera.
4. Check camera LED, settings and test pattern
Ensure that the camera is operating properly by checking the LED, the current settings, and by acquiring
a test pattern.
5. Operate the Camera
At this point you will be ready to operate the camera in order to acquire and retrieve images, set camera
functions, and save settings.

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Step 1. Ethernet Network Card: Install and
Configure
Install Network Card
The following network card has been tested and is recommended for use with this camera: Intel Pro/ 1000
MT Desktop Adapter (33-MHz, 32-bit PCI). Order Code: PWLA8391GT (single packs). Follow the
manufacturer’s recomm endations to install this card in the host PC.
Configure Network Card
The configuration shown here uses the Windows XP operating system as the host platform.
The camera communicates using the Ethernet connection and employs the static IP address: 192.168.5.100
(default). A static address ensures the fastest operation. Alternatively, you can use a dynamic IP address.
To configure the network card from the host PC:
1. In the Start menu under ―Control Panel‖ select ―Netw ork Connections,‖ and configure the
network card as follows:
2. Select the installed network card and click on ―Change settings of this connection .‖
3. Enable the ―Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP)‖ option only.
Figure 8. Internet Protocol
4. With ―Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP)‖ selected , click on the ―Properties‖ button.

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5. Select ―Use the following IP add ress‖ and set the IP address to any address in this subnet other
than 192.168.5.100, which is used by the camera. In the example below, the address 192.168.5.50 is
used. Alternatively, select ―Obtain an IP ad dress automatically‖ to use a dynam ic ad d ress.
6. Set subnet to: 255.255.255.0 and click on ―OK.‖
Figure 9. IP Address
7. Click ―OK‖ to save settings
8. Click on ―Configure‖ button and select ―Advan ced ‖ tab
9. Enable ―Jum bo Frames‖ to greater than 9000 bytes. If your NIC does not support jumbo packets
the image transfer speed will be slower.

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Figure 10. Jumbo Frames
10. Click ―OK‖ to save settings

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Step 2. Connect Power, Ethernet, and Trigger
Cables
WARNING! Grounding Instructions
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Please discharge any static electrical
charge by touching a grounded surface, such as the metal computer chassis, before performing
any hardware installation.
The use of cable types and lengths other than those specified may result in increased emission or
decreased immunity and performance of the camera.
Figure 11: Input and Output, trigger, and Power Connectors
Power Connector
WARNING: It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera.
Incorrect voltages may damage the camera. Input voltage requirement: +12 V to +15 V DC.
The camera requires a single 6-pin Hirose connector with a single voltage input +12 VDC to +15 VDC for
power. The camera meets all performance specifications using standard switching power supplies,
although well-regulated linear supplies provide optimum performance.
Pin
Description
1, 2, 3
Supply voltage—Min +12 VDC to Max +15 VDC
4, 5, 6
Ground
Table 6. Hirose 6-Pin Power Pinout
Hirose 6-pin Circular Male
5
4
6
2
3
1
Mating Part: HIROSE
HR10A-7P-6S
!
!