Up to 1.4 Megapixels, High Speed CMOS Area Scan Cameras Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User’s Manual Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Monochrome – FA-20-01M1H Falcon 1.4M100 HG Monochrome – FA-21-01M1H Falcon 1M120 HG Monochrome – FA-21-1M120 Falcon VGA300 HG Monochrome – FA-21-3HK3H Falcon 1.4M100 XDR Color – FA-22-01M1H Falcon 1.
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Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE FALCON XDR AND HG CAMERAS................................................................. 7 1.1 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.4 Camera Highlights................................................................................................................... 8 Features..................................................................................................................................... 8 Programmability...................................................................
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.3.1 Retrieving Camera Settings ....................................................................................................32 3.4 First Power Up Camera Settings ......................................................................................... 32 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 Saving and Restoring Settings ............................................................................................33 Factory Settings................................
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 DALSA Illumination............................................................................................................................... 68 Light Sources........................................................................................................................... 68 Filters .......................................................................................................................................
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual APPENDIX C: EMC DECLARATION......................................................................................................... 89 C.1 EMC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................... 89 TECHNICAL SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................
1 Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras The Falcon camera family is a group of eight high performance cameras which are organized in two branches: • XDR series • HG series They are also available in color (FA-22 and FA-23 series) or monochrome (FA-20 and FA-21 series) versions. The XDR (eXtended Dynamic Range) series is optimized for high dynamic range and provides 1.4 megapixels at 100 fps. The XDR series includes monochrome and color versions of the Falcon 1.4M100 XDR.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 1.1 Camera Highlights 1.1.1 Features • Three resolutions: o 1.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 1.1.4 DALSA Applications The Falcon XDR and HG cameras are ideal for monochrome or color applications requiring high speed, superior image quality, and high responsivity, in space constrained areas.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 1.2 Camera Performance Specifications Camera Model Resolution Maximum Frame Rate Bit Depth Dynamic Range Color or Monochrome 1.4M XDR 1400Hx1024V 100fps 8 or 10 user selectable 55dB Both 1.4M HG 1400Hx1024V 100fps 8 or 10 user selectable 48dB Both 1M HG 1024Hx1024V 120fps 8 48dB Both VGA HG 640Hx480V 300fps 8 48dB Both Optical Interface Units Notes Back Focal Distance mm 17.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Electrical Interface Units Notes Input Voltage Volts +12V to 15V Power Dissipation W <3 Operating Temperature °C 0 to 50 Output Data Configuration Base mini-Camera Link Output Format (# of taps) 2 Tap Interleaved (odd/even) Mono Operating Ranges Units Data Rate MHz 2 @ 80 Random Noise DN rms 1.7 (Falcon XDR) 3.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Color Operating Ranges Units Antiblooming FPN Notes >1000 x Saturation DN rms Red: 1.0 (Falcon XDR) Blue: 1.2 (Falcon XDR) Green: 0.7 (Falcon XDR) 5, 7 Red: 1.6 (Falcon HG) Blue: 2.1 (Falcon HG) Green: 1.1 (Falcon HG) PRNU DN rms Red: 2.3 (Falcon XDR) Blue: 2.7 (Falcon XDR) Green: 1.7 (Falcon XDR) 5, 6, 7 Red: 3.5 (Falcon HG) Blue: 4.2 (Falcon HG) Green: 2.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 1.3 DALSA Responsivity and Quantum Efficiency The responsivity graph describes the sensor response to different wavelengths of light (excluding lens and light source characteristics). Visible light spans wavelengths between 390-780 nanometers. Wavelengths below 390 nm are ultra-violet while those above 780 nm are termed infra-red.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual The quantum efficiency graph describes the fraction of photons at each wavelength that contribute charge to the pixel. Falcon Camera QE Curve - Monochrome and Color Quantum Efficiency (QE) 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0 % 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength (nm) 1.3.1 Sensor Cosmetic Specifications The following table highlights the current cosmetic specifications for the DALSA sensor inside the Falcon cameras.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Clusters defects No limit (see note) Spot defects 0 Column defects 0 Row defects 0 DALSA Definition of sensor cosmetic specifications Hot pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, in dark, deviates by more than 400DN (10-bits) from its neighboring pixels. Single pixel defect: Pixel whose signal, at nominal light (illumination at 50% of the linear range), deviates by more than ±30% from its neighboring pixels.
DALSA 1.3.2 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Cosmetic Specification Beyond sensor cosmetic testing, the Falcon cameras are placed under additional testing to more closely examine potential cosmetic defects due to the sensor glass. Glass defects are considered to be a group of pixels exceeding the maximum % deviation below the mean and the cluster size specifications. Images are taken at nominal light (illumination at 50% of the linear range).
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 1.4 Certifications Compliancy as per European directive RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC and People’s Republic of Chin Electronic Industry Standard SJ/T11364-2006 RoHS 1.5 DALSA Shock and Vibration Certifications Falcon cameras are shock and vibration tested to ensure their performance in industrial environments.
DALSA 18 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras
2 Camera Hardware Interface 2.1 Installation Overview When setting up your camera, you should take these steps: 1. Power down all equipment. 2. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, install the frame grabber (if applicable). Be sure to observe all static precautions. 3. Install any necessary imaging software. 4. Before connecting power to the camera, test all power supplies. 5. Inspect all cables and connectors prior to installation. Do not use damaged cables or connectors or camera may be damaged.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Link cable quality and length The maximum allowable Camera Link cable length depends on the quality of the cable used and the Camera Link strobe frequency. Cable quality degrades over time as the cable is flexed. Also, as the Camera Link strobe frequency is increased, the maximum allowable cable length will decrease.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 2.2.1 DALSA LED Status Indicator The camera is equipped with an LED to display the operational status of the camera. The table below summarizes the operating states of the camera and the corresponding LED states. When more than one condition is active, the LED indicates the condition with the highest priority. Error and warning states are accompanied by corresponding messages further describing the current camera status.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Link Hardware Configuration Summary Configuration 8 Bit Ports Supported Serializer Bit Width Number of Chips Number of SDR26 Connectors Base A, B, C 28 1 1 BASE Port Definition Configuration Mode (set with clm command) Port A Port B Port C Bits 0 thru 7 Bits 0 thru 7 Bits 0 thru 7 Mode 2 Tap 1 LSB...Bit 7 Tap 2 LSB...Bit7 xxxxxxx Tap 1 LSB… Bit 7 Tap 1 Bits 8,9 Tap 2 LSB..
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Base Configuration One Channel Link Chip + Camera Control + Serial Communication Camera Connector Frame Grabber Connector Channel Link Signal 20 7 SerTC- 8 19 SerTFG- 21 6 SerTFG+ 9 18 CC1- 22 5 CC1+ 10 17 CC2+ 23 4 CC2- 11 16 CC3- 24 3 CC3+ 12 15 CC4+ 25 2 CC4- 13 13 inner shield or PoCL GND 26 26 inner shield or PoCL +12V PWR Note: Exterior Overshield is connected to the shells of the connectors on both ends.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual EXSYNC The EXSYNC signal tells the camera when to integrate and readout the image. It can be either an internally generated signal by the camera, or it can be supplied externally via the serial interface. Depending upon the mode of operation the high time of the EXSYNC signal can represent the integration period. Section 3.7 Setting Exposure Mode, Frame Rate and Exposure Time on page 36 details how to set frame times, exposure times, and camera modes.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 2.2.5 DALSA Power Connector (Optional) Hirose 6-pin Circular Male 6 1 2 5 3 4 Hirose Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description 1 12 to 15V 4 GND 2 12 to 15V 5 GND 3 12 to 15V 6 GND Mating Part: HIROSE HR10A-7P-6S The camera requires a single voltage input (12 to 15V). Ensure you measure a minimum of 12V at the camera power connector and not at the power supply.
DALSA 2.3 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Image Sensor and Pixel Readout The camera uses DALSA’s new DCR1410M, 1.4 mega pixel, 1400 x 1024 CMOS sensor.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA The color camera model has a Bayer filter applied to the CMOS sensor to allow for color separation. Each individual pixel is covered by either a red, green, or blue filter as shown in the figure below. The camera outputs raw color data--no color interpolation is performed. Full RGB images can be obtained by performing color interpolation on the frame grabber or host PC. The diagram below illustrates the case for the Falcon 1.4M100 camera.
DALSA 28 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Hardware Interface
3 Serial Interface: How to Control the Camera All camera features can be controlled through the serial interface, which is part of the Camera Link interface standard. The camera can also be used without the serial interface after it has been set up correctly. The serial interface uses a simple ASCII-based protocol and the camera does not require any custom software.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Command Format When entering commands, remember that: • A carriage return ends each command. • The camera will answer each command with either OK > or Error x: Error Message >. The > is always the last character sent by the camera. • The camera accepts both upper and lower case commands. • The following parameter conventions are used in the manual: i = integer value f = real number m = member of a set.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.2 DALSA Camera Serial Command Help Screen For quick help, the camera can retrieve all available serial commands and parameters through the serial interface. To view the help screen, use the serial command: Syntax: • h The help screen lists all commands available. Parameter ranges displayed are the ranges available under the current operating conditions. Note, that certain parameter settings can limit the available range of other parameters.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual vt vv wfc wpc wse Verify temperature Verify voltage Write FPN coefficients Write PRNU coefficients Set window start end wus Write user settings 3.3 iixyxy 0-0:1-1:0-1399: 0-1023:1-1399:1-1023 Retrieving Information About the Camera To retrieve the camera model, use the command: Syntax: • gcm To retrieve the camera serial number, use the command: Syntax: • gcs To retrieve the camera firmware version, use the command: Syntax: 3.3.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA • Flat field coefficients enabled (Factory FFC coefficients calibrated in exposure mode 2, 10 bit, 50 fps) • Exposure mode 2 • 100 fps • 9000 µs exposure time • Camera Link mode 2 (Base configuration, 2 taps, 8 bits) • 80Mpixels/s per tap • Full resolution 3.5 Saving and Restoring Settings rus Factory Setting rfs User Setting Current Session wus Serial Commands for Saving and Restoring Settings 3.5.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.5.2 User Settings You can save or restore your user settings to non-volatile memory using the following serial commands. • To save all current user settings to non-volatile memory, use the command wus. The camera will automatically restore the saved user settings when powered up. • To restore the last saved user settings, use the command rus.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Serial Command: clm Purpose Sets the camera’s Camera Link configuration, number of Camera Link taps and data bit depth. Syntax: • clm m Syntax Elements: • m Output mode to use: 2: Base configuration, 2 taps, 8 bit output 3: Base configuration, 2 taps, 10 bit output Notes: Example: 3.6.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.7 Setting Exposure Mode, Frame Rate and Exposure Time 3.7.1 Non-Concurrent vs. Concurrent Modes of Operation One of the main benefits of DALSA’s global shutter CMOS devices is that you have the choice to operate the camera where integration and readout are concurrent (that is, they overlap for some duration) or where integration and readout are not concurrent (that is, they occur serially).
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA In non-concurrent mode, a low-to-high transition in the EXSYNC signal starts the integration time, and a high-to-low transition in the EXSYNC signal starts the readout of image data. This is the same as in concurrent mode. The difference between these two modes is that you do not perform your next low-tohigh transition of EXSYNC until readout has completed.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Non-concurrent mode occurs when integration and readout are performed serially. In concurrent mode integration and readout can overlap. To set the exposure time, the camera must be operating in exposure mode 2, 6 or 10. If you enter an exposure time outside of a valid range, the input will be clipped to the min or max.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA set. If you enter an exposure time outside of a valid range, the input will be clipped to the min or max. Refer to the help screen (h command) for the valid range. Changing the exposure time will automatically adjust the frame rate if necessary. The camera sends a warning when this occurs. Related Commands: • sem, ssf, eec, clm Example: • set 5500 Refer to section 3.6.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Mode 4: Smart EXSYNC, External Frame Rate and Exposure Time In this mode, EXSYNC sets both the frame period and the exposure time. The rising edge of EXSYNC marks the beginning of the exposure and the falling edge initiates readout. There is a 100μs delay between the trigger and the start of the exposure. The minimum delay between consecutive exposure times is 150μs. The minimum pulse width (exposure time) is 40μs.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Mode 6: External Frame Rate, Fixed Exposure Time In this mode, the frame rate is triggered externally with the falling edge of EXSYNC generating the rising edge of a programmable exposure time. There is a 100μs delay between the trigger and the start of the exposure. The minimum trigger (EXSYNC) pulse width is 1μs. The minimum exposure time is 40μs. This mode supports both concurrent and non-concurrent operation.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Mode 10: External Frame Rate, Fixed Exposure Time In this mode, the frame rate is triggered externally using the EXSYNC falling edge. There is a 100μs delay between the trigger and the start of the exposure. The minimum exposure time is 10μs. The minimum delay between the readout and the next EXSYNC is 1μs. Note, the exposure and readout time cannot overlap.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.7.4 DALSA Setting the Frame Rate To set the camera frame rate, the camera must be operating in exposure mode 2. Changing the frame rate will automatically adjust the exposure time if necessary. The camera sends a warning when this occurs. Refer to section 3.6.2 Setting the Camera’s Pixel Rate on page 35 for more information on how to set the camera’s pixel rate.
DALSA 3.8 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Setting a Vertical Window of Interest A window of interest is a subset of a full frame image that is desired as output from the camera. Because the sensor is outputting only the designated window of interest, the benefit is an increase in frame rate and a reduction in data volume. You can set both the horizontal and vertical window, however only decreasing the vertical window increases the frame rate. 3.8.1 Frame Rate vs.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA FA-2x-1M120-00-R 8000 7142.9 7000 6000 5000 5000 Frame Rate 4000 3030.3 3000 1724.1 2000 917.4 1000 476.2 194.6 156.3 122.2 640 800 1024 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 Active Rows (Lines) Note: 8 is the smallest number of lines supported by the FA-2x-1M120-00-R cameras.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual FA-2x-3HK3H-00-R 6000 5555.6 5000 4000 Frame Rate 3448.3 3000 2000 2000 1075.3 1000 558.7 480.8 362.3 304 300 400 480 0 16 32 64 128 256 Active Rows (Lines) Note: 16 is the smallest number of lines supported by the FA-2x-3HK3H-00-R camera. To calculate an approximate frame rate for a given number of lines, you can use the following equations.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Serial Command: wse To set a window of interest: • Set the window coordinates, using the window start end command: wse 0 1 x y x y. The maximum frame rate increases as you decrease the sequence size. Purpose: Sets a window of interest. Syntax: • wse q i x1 y1 x2 y2 Syntax Elements: • q Window sequence id to use. In this camera, the sequence id is always 0. • i Window to set. You can only set one window, so this is always 1.
DALSA 3.9 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Flat Field Correction This camera has the ability to calculate correction coefficients in order to remove non-uniformity in the image. This video correction operates on a pixel-by-pixel basis and implements a two point correction for each pixel.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA PRNU correction requires a clean, white reference. The quality of this reference is important for proper calibration. White paper is often not sufficient because the grain in the white paper will distort the correction. White plastic or white ceramic will lead to better balancing. Alternatively, if you slightly defocus the camera you can effectively remove any grain and still achieve good PRNU correction.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual How can one match gain and offset values on multiple cameras? 1. One way is of course to use flat field correction. All cameras would be set up under the same conditions including lighting and then calibrated with ccf and cpa. This can be time-consuming and complicated (especially the white target). Another way is to use analog offset and system gain (digital gain): 2.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.9.1 DALSA Flat Field Correction for Color Camera Models Flat field correction can be used in the color cameras to both correct FPN and PRNU, as on mono cameras. However, we recommend that the user use the factory calibrated FFC coefficients for PRNU and FPN correction, and the digital color gain (sdc command) to perform white balancing.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Spectral distribution of light source used during calibration of color cameras only. This corresponds roughly to a 5200 K color temperature.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.9.2 DALSA Selecting Factory or User Coefficients Serial Command: csn Purpose: Selects the coefficient set to use. The camera ships with a factory calibrated set of FPN and PRNU coefficients. The factory coefficients cannot be erased or modified. Syntax: • csn i Syntax Elements: • i Coefficient set to use. 0 = Factory calibrated set of FPN and PRNU coefficients. These coefficients cannot be erased or modified.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual PRNU coefficients. 0 = PRNU coefficients disabled 1 = PRNU coefficients enabled Notes: The coefficient set that you are enabling or disabling is determined by the csn value. Refer to the previous section for an explanation of the csn command. Example: 3.9.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Notes: DALSA Before performing this command, stop all light from entering the camera. (Tip: cover lens with a lens cap.) The goal is to subtract all non-uniformities and offsets to obtain a 0 DN output in dark. Analog offset should be set to 0 since it gets subtracted out during FPN calibration. Set the digital gain to 1 x gain (ssg 0 4096) since during calibration it is forced to 1 x gain. Perform FPN correction before PRNU correction.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual the user coefficient set (csn 1) before you can perform FPN calibration. An error message is returned if you attempt to perform FPN calibration when using csn 0. • Example: 3.9.6 sfc 10 50 Performing PRNU Calibration Serial Commands: cpa, spc Purpose: Performs PRNU calibration to a targeted, user defined value and eliminates the difference in responsivity between the most and least sensitive pixel creating a uniform response to light.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Notes: DALSA PRNU correction can only be performed in exposure mode sem 2, sem 9 or sem 10. Calibrate FPN before calibrating PRNU. If you are not performing FPN calibration then issue the rpc (reset pixel coefficients) command and set the sdo (set digital offset) value so that the output is near zero under dark. The cpa command is not available when the camera is using the factory calibrated coefficients (csn 0).
DALSA 3.9.7 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Saving, Loading and Resetting Coefficients Serial Commands: wpc, wfc, lpc, rpc Saving the Current PRNU Coefficients Purpose: Saves the current PRNU coefficients to non-volatile memory. Syntax: • Notes: The wpc command is not available when the camera is using wpc the factory calibrated coefficients (csn 0). You must select the user coefficient set (csn 1) before you can perform PRNU calibration.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Resetting the Current Pixel Coefficients Purpose: Resets the current user coefficients to zero. This command also resets saved coefficients to zero, resulting in raw video without correction being output from the camera. Syntax: • Notes: The rpc command is not available when the camera is using rpc the factory calibrated coefficients (csn 0). You must select the user coefficient set (csn 1) before you can reset pixel coefficients.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Sensor tap selection. This is always 0 for all taps. • i Gain setting. The gain ranges are 1024 to 8191. The digital video values are multiplied by this value where: Digital Gain = i 1024 For example, to set a digital gain of 2.0, i equals 2048. 3.10.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Color selection. The allowable range is 1 to 4. 1 = Red, 2 = Green (Red), 3 = Green (Blue), and 4 = Blue. i Gain setting. The gain ranges are 1024 to 8191. The digital video values are multiplied by this value where: Digital Gain = i 1024 For example, to set a digital gain of 2.0, i equals 2048. 3.10.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual • Notes: When subtracting a digital value from the digital video signal the output can no longer reach its maximum. Use the ssg command to correct for this where: ssg value = • • max output value max output value - ssb value See the following section for details on the ssg command. • Entering a large value background will cause the camera to digitally clip the output image.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 3.11 DALSA Generating a Test Pattern The Falcon camera includes a built in test pattern generator that can be used to confirm camera connections or driver installations, without the need for a camera lens or proper lighting. The pattern generator inserts video just after the sensor A/D converter, therefore Falcon processing such as the LUT act on the generator images or on sensor images.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Test Pattern 8-Bit 10-Bit Horizontal Ramp (svm 4) Vertical Ramp (svm 5) Diagonal Ramp (svm 6) 64 Serial Interface: How to Control the Camera
4 Optical and Mechanical Considerations 4.1 Mechanical Interface Note: All measurements in mm. Tolerances are indicated by decimals: .XX = ± 0.05 .X = ± 0.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Camera Front and Side Mechanical Dimensions (in mm) Back Panel For optimal camera performance, the camera can be cooled by applying forced air flow or by attaching the camera to a material that can conduct heat away from the camera.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 4.2 DALSA Lens Mounts Configuration Flange Back Focal Length (sensor die to adapter) C-Mount 17.526 Maximum Falcon 1.4M100 Resolution C-Mount Sensor Format 1400 x 1024 Fits inside 1” format 1189 x 891 2/3” format 864 x 648 1/2” format 648 x 486 (close to VGA) 1/3” format 432 x 324 1/4” format Note: The use of certain C-mount lenses will cause vignetting due to the size of the image sensor. With the Falcon 1.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 4.3 Optical Interface 4.3.1 Illumination The amount and wavelengths of light required to capture useful images depend on the particular application. Factors include the nature, speed, and spectral characteristics of objects being imaged, exposure times, light source characteristics, environmental and acquisition system specifics, and more.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA back focal length (BFL) is the distance from the image side of the lens surface to the second focal point. The object distance (OD) is the distance from the first principal point to the object. Primary Points in A Lens System 4.3.
DALSA 70 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Optical and Mechanical Considerations
5 Troubleshooting The information in this chapter can help you solve problems that may occur during the setup of your camera. Remember that the camera is part of the entire acquisition system. You may have to troubleshoot any or all of the following: • power supplies • cabling • frame grabber hardware & software • host computer • light sources • optics • operating environment • encoder Your steps in dealing with a technical problem should be: 7.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Data Clocking/Output Signals To validate cable integrity, have the camera send out a test pattern and verify it is being properly received. Refer to section 3.11 Generating a Test Pattern for further information on running test patterns. 5.2 Troubleshooting Using the Serial Interface 5.2.1 Communications To quickly verify serial communications send the h (help) command.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 5.3 Specific Solutions 5.3.1 No Output or Erratic Behavior DALSA If your camera provides no output or behaves erratically, it may be picking up random noise from long cables acting as antennae. Do not attach wires to unused pins. Verify that the camera is not receiving spurious inputs (for example EXSYNC, if camera is using an internal signal for synchronization). 5.3.
DALSA 74 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, and Configuration Table Camera Link is a communication interface for vision applications. It provides a connectivity standard between cameras and frame grabbers. A standard cable connection will reduce manufacturers’ support time and greatly reduce the level of complexity and time needed for customers to successfully integrate high speed cameras with frame grabbers.
DALSA A.3 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Video Data The Channel Link technology is integral to the transmission of video data. Image data and image enable signals are transmitted on the Channel Link bus. Four enable signals are defined as: • FVAL—Frame Valid (FVAL) is defined HIGH for valid lines. • LVAL—Line Valid (LVAL) is defined HIGH for valid pixels. • DVAL—Data Valid (DVAL) is defined HIGH when data is valid. • Spare— A spare has been defined for future use.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual A.5 DALSA Communication Two LVDS pairs have been allocated for asynchronous serial communication to and from the camera and frame grabber. Cameras and frame grabbers should support at least 9600 baud. These signals are • SerTFG—Differential pair with serial communications to the frame grabber. • SerTC—Differential pair with serial communications to the camera.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual tFRAME PERIOD ms 9.81 8.18 3.294 tTRANSFER us 65.2 64 61.6 tREADOUT us 76 tOVERHEAD us 43 tLINE us 0.436 tFL clocks tLVAL_LOW us tLF clocks th_PR ns n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a tw_PR_LOW ns n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a tPR_INT ns n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 9702 63 8090 26.2 8.8 3216 16.2 1.64 20 107.2 7.636 2.843 6.436 20 0.64 20 0.26 0 0.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual A.7 DALSA Bit Assignments According to Configuration The following table describes the bit assignments for both 8-bit and 10-bit 2 tap base configuration (clm 2 and clm 3). The two taps are interleaved and provide consecutive pixels simultaneously (for example, with the 8-bit configuration, port A starts with pixel 0 and port B pixel 1, and so on).
DALSA 80 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Appendix A: Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, and Configuration Table
Appendix B: Error Handling and Command List B.1 All Available Commands As a quick reference, the following table lists all of the commands available to the camera user. For detailed information on using these commands, refer to Chapter 4.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command Params Description csn coefficient set number i Selects the coefficient set to use, either: 0 = Factory calibrated set of FPN and PRNU coefficients. These coefficients cannot be erased or modified. 1 = User calibrated set of FPN and PRNU coefficients. These coefficients can be deleted or modified.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command lpc Load pixel coefficients ocf Set offset Params f correction factor DALSA Description Allows user to manually set the temperature color offset correction factor i.e. slope. Minimum = 1.00 Maximum = 4.00 rc reset camera Reset the entire camera (reboot). rct Read calibration Display the temperature at which the camera was temperature calibrated rfs restore factory settings Restore the camera’s factory settings.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command sdc Set digital color Params ti gain Description Allows user to manually set digital color gains for individual colors. The allowable range is 1 to 4. 1 = Red, 2 = Green (Red), 3 = Green (Blue), and 4 = Blue. Minimum = 1024 Maximum = 8191 sdo set digital offset t i Set the digital offset as a DN, which is added to the digital video signal.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command smm set mirroring mode" Params i DALSA Description Enables or disables mirroring mode: 0: disabled 1: enabled sot set output throughput m Sets the output throughput. Possible values are 80 or 160 MHz. spc Set PRNU coefficient x y i x = 1-1400 y = 1-1024 i = 0-255 ssb Set subtract background t i t = 0-0 i = 0-511 ssf set sync frequency f Sets the frame rate in Hz to a value from 0.095 to 102.354.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Syntax Command Params wfc write FPN coefficients Saves the FPN coefficients wpc write PRNU coefficients Saves the PRNU coefficients wse window start end i i x1 y1 x2 y2 Description Sets the window start and stop pixels where: i is the window sequence id. It is always 0 in this camera. i is the number of windows to set. It is always 1 in this camera. x1 is window start corner value. Ranges from 0-1399. y1 is window start pixel number.
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual B.2 DALSA Error Messages As a quick reference, the following table lists all of the error and warning messages the camera user could experience.
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual 27 Error 27: Reserved factory coefficient set, change coefficient set number> 28 Warning 28: Coefficient may be inaccurate A/D clipping has occurred> 29 Warning 29: Greater than 1% of coefficients have been clipped> 30 Error 30 : ECC failure> 31 Error 31 : ECC failure and set corrupt> 32 Error 32 : ECC failure and set not available> 33 Error 33 : Set not available> 34 Error 34: Incorrect number of parameters> 35 Error 35: Incompatible ca
Appendix C: EMC Declaration C.1 EMC Declaration of Conformity DALSA's FA-2x cameras meet the requirements outlined below which satisfy the EMC requirements for CE marking, the FCC Part 15 Class B requirements, and the Industry Canada requirements. Models: FA-20-01M1H FA-21-01M1H FA-21-1M120 FA-21-3HK3H FA-22-01M1H FA-23-01M1H FA-23-1M120 FA-23-3HK3H The CE Mark Evaluation of the DALSA FA-2x cameras, which are manufactured by DALSA Inc.
DALSA 90 Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual Appendix C: EMC Declaration
Technical Support Any support question or request can be submitted via our web site: Technical support form via our web page: Support requests for imaging product installations, Support requests for imaging applications http://www.dalsa.com/mv/support Product literature and driver updates http://www.http://www.dalsa.
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Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA Index format, 30 A list, 81 parameters, 30 antiblooming, 11 connector, 20 B Camera Link, 21 power, 25 background subtract, 61 control configuration, 76 base configuration, 21 control signals, 76 baud rate, 30 D bright lines, 73 C calibration dark patches, 73 data bus, 24 data rate, 11 overview, 48 DC offset, 11 steps, 48 DVAL, 76 camera E output configuration, 34 camera control signals, 23 camera getsettings retrieving, 32 camera in
DALSA Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual help, 31 P hot mirror, 68 pixel rate, 34 I pixel readout, 26 PoCL, 24 illumination, 68 power incorrect line rate, 73 connector, 25 input/output, 20 PRNU, 48 inputs (user bus), 23 PRNU calibration, 56 installation, 19 interface R electrical, 10 mechanical, 10, 14, 16, 17, 66 random noise, 11 optical, 10, 68 readout, 27 configuring, 34 L responsivity, 11 LED, 21 S lens sensor modeling, 68 mounts, 67 diagram, 26 light sources, 68
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA serial interface, 72 V video data, 76 Index 95
