MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual PRECAUTIONS WARNING! LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS POLICY MegaPlus cameras are not authorized for and should not be used within life support systems without the specific written consent of Redlake MASD, Inc. NON-CRITICAL MEDICAL APPLICATIONS MegaPlus cameras must be grounded to building earth ground while operating. This camera has passed IEC 601 class B standards. The voltage drop on the camera’s power return line must be less than 0.5 Volts DC.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Table of Contents PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................2 1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Overview ........................................................................................................................
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 1. Introduction Overview The MegaPlus ES 1020 is a high-resolution CCD camera provides real time digital imaging and is capable of capturing up to 48 frames per second with a spatial resolution over one million pixels. The ES 1020 version of Redlake’s ES Series is lighter and more compact than its predecessors and uses the latest technology including Camera Link (CL).
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 2. Setup Guide Before you Begin Before you begin to setup your MegaPlus® ES-1020, please verify that the package you received contains all the components listed on your packing slip. Minimum Package Contents (1) ES-1020 Camera (1) Mounting Bracket (1) CD with Camera Control Software & User’s Manual Optional/Addition Items (1) Camera Link Cable with MDS-26 connectors Camera Link cable must be purchased separately.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Software Installation The ES 1020 Camera Control Software provides all camera control functions, and is designed to be run concurrently with the image acquisition software that is provided with the Camera Link frame grabber board installed on the host PC. A few basic steps are necessary to install the software needed to control both the frame grabber board and the camera.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Hardware Setup Connect Camera Link Cable 1. Connect one end of the Camera Link cable to the ES 1020, and the other end to the Frame Grabber board installed in the PC. Connect Power Cable 1. First, connect the Power Cable (male end) to the Power Adapter. 2. Connect the Power Cable to the camera’s Power connector. Connect the power adapter to a standard wall outlet using one of the power cables provided.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 3. Camera Control Software User’s Guide The ES 1020 Camera Control Software is designed to run concurrently with image acquisition software. Both programs must be installed separately. (See Software Installation.) Launch Camera Control Software To launch the ES 1020 Camera Control Software: 1. Double-click on the Redlake icon on your desktop, or click on the ES 1020 Camera Control link located in your start menu. 2.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Menu Options File Menu contains the “Exit” Tools Menu • Save Current State to EEPROM saves current settings to the cameras firmware. • Restore to Last Saved State restores all Operating Modes to the most recently saved settings. • Select Camera Link DLL opens a pop-up dialogue window to allow the user to select or change the Camera Link DLL.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Scan Control • Partial Scan includes Radio buttons to Enable or Disable Partial Scan, a Start Line Slider, and a Stop line Slider with text displays of numeric setting. Scan Control: example of Partial Scan Binning is a special readout mode where the camera 'bins' or combines pixel data. The effect of binning is that the image will have lower resolution but higher SNR, and by using vertical binning the image readout speed is improved.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 4. ES 1020 Camera Operations Manual The following section describes in detail the function of the cable connectors and LEDs located on the rear panel of the ES 1020. Camera LED’s There are two LED's on the back of the ES 1020 Camera. A solid GREEN Power LED indicates that the camera is receiving 12V DC. A blinking YELLOW Activity LED indicates the microprocessor is ready to receive a command.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 5. Camera Operation Factory Settings The camera is configured at the factory with the following defaults: • Free Run • 2 Tap output • 10 bit output Negative Trigger Polarity Implementation Camera communication is accomplished via asynchronous serial communication according to EIA Standard RS 232 C through the Camera Link cable. Data rate: Full Duplex, 9800 bps.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Check Data Checksum - calculated on DATA Only Size = 2 ascii characters - Intel-Standard - two’s compliment of sum.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Camera Mode Command Table 1.1 NOTE: It is recommended to issue a soft reset command after writing to 0400 – 0405. The soft reset command is {w030b000000}. This will ensure that the internal state machine is reset for the new mode.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Camera Mode 05 00 Camera mode status Register 1 Read 05 01 Camera mode status Register 2 Read 06 00 Camera BIT Status Register 1 Bit 15 Bit 14 Bit 13 Bit 12 Bit 11 Bit 10 Bit 9 Bit 8 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Bit 15 Bit 14 Bit 13 Bit 12 Bit 11 Bit 10 Bit 9 Bit 8 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 1 = v bin x 4 enabled 1 = h bin x 4 enabled 1 = v bin x 2 enabled 1 = h bin x 2 enabled 1 = Positive trigger polarity 1 = Test Pattern
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Camera Mode Descriptions The Camera operates in one of four modes; free run, trigger programmed exposure, trigger manual exposure and trigger double exposure. The mode is selected by writing the appropriate command from the table above. Free Run Mode The camera continuously takes images at its mode dependent frame rate. See Tables Appendix E. The camera generates all synchronous timing including FVAL, LVAL, DVAL and pixel data and clocks.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Trigger Exposure Modes The ES 1020 triggered exposure modes (TEM) work differently from the free run mode in that the TEM is based on the pixel clock (divided by 64) as opposed to the line timing. There are separate exposure registers for the TEM and FRM. NOTE: Externally triggering the camera may only be done via the Camera Link interface. The Strobe and Trigger cables provide OUTPUT signals only.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Trigger Double Exposure (TDE) This mode works exactly as the TPD mode with the following exception; an additional frame is read out from the sensor. Trigger Strobe FVAL Data Triggered Double Exposure Internal Trigger timing The trigger timing is based upon three user programmable registers. (a) Transfer Pulse Delay (TPD): This register sets the time delay from the detection of the trigger pulse to the start of the transfer pulse sequence.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 6. Maintenance, Technical Support and Warranty Routine Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts inside the camera. The camera must be returned to the factory for repair if a malfunction occurs. The lens and the sensor cover glass should only be cleaned using dust-free compressed air. Clean the exterior of the camera with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. For stubborn dirt, the cloth may be dampened with a mild soap solution.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, the Redlake Product and any Redlake manufactured accessories (collectively the “Product”), shall perform substantially in accordance with the material provisions of the user manual for the Product (“Limited Warranty”).
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Appendix A Case Drawings *units in inches ES 1020 Camera Dimensions \ Redlake MASD, Inc. Page 21 91000134-001 Rev.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Appendix B Strobe/Trigger/Power Cable WARNING: Always check the pin out of a custom cable before using it! The strobe/trigger accessory cable enables access to the camera's output signals located on pins 2 and 3 on the camera power connector. These two outputs provide TTL level trigger pulses. The output signal on pin 3 is generated from with in the camera and used for firing a strobe light.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Appendix C Advanced Functions Timing Generator Control Register 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 TRIGGER POL PARTIALSC AN EN FLIP BITS SINGLE TAP TRIGGER ENABLE TME ENABLE TDE ENABLE RESERVED 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 TEST PATTERN ENABLE TG SOFT RESET 8 Bit CL output TAP FLIP VBIN 4/2 VBIN ENABLE HBIN 4/2 HBIN ENBLE • TRIGGER POL(ARITY) Set to 0 for negative trigger pulse Set to 1 for positive trigger pulse • PARTIAL SCAN ENABLE: Single tap output mode for test
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual • VBIN 4/2: Vertical bin x 2 or x 4 Set to 1 to enable VBIN x 4 Set to 0 to enable VBIN x 2 • VBIN ENABLE Set to 0 to enable normal operation Set to 1 to enable vertical binning • HBIN 4/2: Horizontal bin x 2 or x 4 Set to 1 to enable HBIN x 4 Set to 0 to enable HBIN x 2 • HBIN ENBLE Set to 0 to enable normal operation Set to 1 to enable horizontal binning Exposure and Control Register 2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 CR2_3 CROSS HAIR ENABLE LONG_VBI N LVDS CLOCK x 2 EXP B
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 02 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0a Timing Generator TG Timing TG Control TG Partial Scan Start TG Partial Scan Stop Transfer Pulse Delay Transfer Pulse Width TG Firmware Revision TG Invert Signals Reserved Reserved TG Exposure Memory Management Save Camera State to User EEPROM Read/Write Read/Write Read/Write Read/Write Read/Write Read/Write Read Read/Write 0x3b54 0x0000 300 900 Read/Write 1150 Write (dummy data, correct checksum) Read (e
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual 05 05 00 01 Camera Mode Camera mode status register 1 Camera mode status register 2 06 06 00 01 Camera BIT status Camera BIT Status Register 1 Camera BIT Status Register 2 07 07 07 07 07 00 01 02 03 04 07 07 05 06 Camera Configuration Camera Model Camera Revision Camera Serial Number Micro firmware version Timing Generator firmware version Overall Software Version Clear EE Init flag Redlake MASD, Inc.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Appendix D Camera Timing ES 1020 Timing Specifications Free Run Electronic Exposure Master Clock Frames/Sec One Tap 34.4Mhz - 29ns period 28.37 Two Tap 34.4Mhz - 29ns period 48.83 H Active Pixels H Count H Active Time H Sync Time H Line Time 1004 1194 29.24us 5.561us 34.9us 502 x 2 Taps 692 14.65us 5.561us 20.21us V Active Lines V Count V Active Time V Sync Time V Frame Time 1004 1010 34.98ms 269.3us 35.24ms 1004 1010 20.31ms 167.1us 20.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Free Run Timing: Start of Frame Yellow = FVAL, Green = LVAL, Blue = Tap L, Red - Tap R Free Run Timing: End of Frame Yellow = FVAL, Green = LVAL, Blue = Tap L, Red - Tap R Redlake MASD, Inc. Page 28 91000134-001 Rev.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual Triggered Timing Yellow = FVAL, Green = LVAL, Blue = Tap L data bit, Red - Tap R data bit Triggered Timing: Start of Frame Yellow = FVAL, Green = LVAL, Blue = Tap L, Red - Trigger Redlake MASD, Inc. Page 29 91000134-001 Rev.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual DVAL Timing: Binning off Yellow = FVAL, Green = LVAL, Blue = Tap L, Red - DVAL DVAL Timing: 2X Horizontal Binning Yellow = FVAL, Green = LVAL, Blue = Tap L, Red - DVAL Redlake MASD, Inc. Page 30 91000134-001 Rev.
MegaPlus ES 1020 User’s Manual DVAL Timing: 4X Horizontal Binning Yellow = FVAL, Green = LVAL, Blue = Tap L, Red - DVAL. Redlake MASD, Inc. Page 31 91000134-001 Rev.
