Dalsa Falcon 4-CLHS Series - Digital Io Control Category

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34  Operational Reference Falcon™ 4-CLHS Series

Digital IO Control Category

The Digital IO Control category, as shown by CamExpert, groups features used to configure

acquisition actions based on those inputs.

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Table of Contents3
Series Overview7
Description7
Falcon4-CLHS Overview7
Model Part Numbers8
Monochrome Cameras8
Supported Teledyne DALSA Frame Grabbers8
Camera Firmware8
Accessories9
Hardware and Software Environments10
Mounting10
Frame Grabbers and Cabling10
Software Platforms10
Development Software for Camera Control10
Falcon4-Clhs Specifications11
Common Specifications11
Sensor Cosmetic Specifications12
Falcon4-CLHS Specifications: M4480, M440013
Quantum Efficiency Curves M4480, M440014
Spectral Responsivity14
Effective Quantum Efficiency14
Falcon4-CLHS Specifications: M820015
Quantum Efficiency Curves M820016
Spectral Responsivity16
Effective Quantum Efficiency16
Installation17
Requirements17
Frame Grabber and Cables17
Camera Link HS Cables17
Camera Power17
Software, Firmware and Device Driver Downloads18
Quick Start (Using a Teledyne DALSA Frame Grabber)19
Installation Details20
Sapera LT Installation20
Board Driver Installation20
Testing Acquisition21
Start Camexpert21
Upload Camera Firmware21
Verify Basic Acquisition22
Falcon4-CLHS Connectors and Status LED23
Connectors23
LED Indicators24
Camera Status LED Indicator24
Preventing Operational Faults Due to Esd25
Operational Reference26
Using Camexpert with Falcon4-CLHS26
Camexpert Panes26
Camexpert View Parameters Option27
Camera Feature Categories28
Camera Information Category29
Camera Information Feature Descriptions29
Power-Up Configuration Dialog32
Camera Power-Up Configuration32
Load / Save Configuration32
Camera Control Category33
Camera Control Feature Descriptions33
Long Exposure Mode, Time Exposure, Fast Readout Mode, and Gain35
Digital Io Control Category36
Digital IO Control Feature Descriptions37
I/O Module Block Diagram39
Trigger Mode Details40
Trigger Source Types (Trigger Mode = On)40
Trigger Overlap: Feature Details41
Data Processing Category42
Data Processing Feature Descriptions43
FPN Correction44
Performing an FPN Setup Via Sapera Camexpert45
FPN Correction45
Defective Pixel Replacement49
Example User Defective Pixel Map XML File49
Monochrome Defective Pixel Replacement Algorithm Description50
Lens Shading Correction Category51
Lens Shading Correction Feature Descriptions51
Lens Shading Calibration52
Lut Category53
LUT Feature Description53
Lookup Table (LUT) Overview54
LUT Size Vs. Pixel Format54
Image Format Control Category55
Image Format Control Feature Description56
Width and Height Features for Partial Scan Control58
Vertical Cropping (Partial Scan)58
Maximum Frame Rate Examples59
Horizontal Cropping (Partial Scan)59
Multiple Rois61
Binning Function62
Internal Test Pattern Generator63
Transport Layer Category64
Transport Layer Feature Descriptions64
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category65
Acquisition and Transfer Feature Descriptions65
Acquisition Buffering66
Features that Cannot be Changed During a Transfer66
Device Counter and Timer Control Category67
Device Counter and Timer Control Feature Descriptions68
Counter and Timer Group Block Diagram71
Example: Counter Start Source = off72
Example: Counter Start Source = Counterend (Itself)72
Example: Counterstartsource = EVENT and Signal (Edge Base)73
Example: Counterstartsource = Line (Edge Base) Example73
Cycling Preset Category74
Cycling Preset Mode Feature Description74
Using Cycling Presets-A Simple Example77
Multi-Exposure Cycling Example Setup77
Cycling Reset Timing Details78
Case 1: Cycling with Internal Synchronous Increment78
Case 2: Cycling with External Asynchronous Increment79
Using Cycling Presets with Output Controls80
Feature Settings for this Example80
Cycling Mode Constraints with Changing Rois81
Metadata Controls Category82
Metadata Controls Feature Description82
Extracting Metadata Stored in a Sapera Buffer83
Metadata Structure83
Metadata Availability85
Digital Gain (Raw)85
Analog Gain (Raw)86
File Access Control Category87
File Access Control Feature Descriptions87
Updating Firmware Via File Access in Camexpert89
Implementing Trigger-To-Image Reliability90
Overview90
T2IR with Falcon4-CLHS90
Features for T2Ir Monitoring91
Technical Specifications92
Falcon4-CLHS Identification and Mechanical92
Temperature Management92
Mechanical Specifications with M42 Mount93
Sensor Alignment Specification95
Connectors96
Camera Link HS (CX4)96
10-Pin I/O Connector Details96
Pinout Details for FA-HM00-M448597
Pinout Details for FA-HM10-M4485, FA-HM11-M4405, FA-HM10-M820597
Camera DC Power Characteristics97
I/O Mating Connector Specifications & Sources98
Input Signals Electrical Specifications100
External Input Details100
External Input DC Characteristics100
External Input AC Timing Characteristics101
External Inputs: Using TTL/LVTTL Drivers101
External Inputs: Using Common Collector NPN Drivers102
External Inputs: Using Common Emitter NPN Driver102
External Inputs: Using a Balanced Driver103
Output Signals Electrical Specifications103
External Output Details and DC Characteristics103
External Output AC Timing Characteristics104
External Outputs: Using External TTL/LVTTL Drivers106
External Outputs: Using External LED Indicators106
Using Falcon4 Outputs to Drive Other Falcon4 Inputs108
Declarations of Conformity109
FCC Statement of Conformance109
FCC Class a Product109
EU and UKCA Declaration of Conformity109
Additional Reference Information110
Choosing a Lens with the Correct Image Circle110
Lens Options for Models with M42 Mounts110
Additional Lens Parameters (Application Specific)111
Optical Considerations112
Illumination112
Light Sources112
Back Focal Variance When Using any Filter113
Lens Modeling114
Magnification and Resolution114
Sensor Handling Instructions115
Electrostatic Discharge and the Sensor115
Protecting against Dust, Oil and Scratches115
Cleaning the Sensor Window116
I/O Cable Accessories117
Cable Manufacturers Contact Information117
Cable Assembly G5-AIOC-BLUNT2M118
Generic Power Supply with no I/O120
Troubleshooting121
Overview121
Problem Type Summary121
Before Contacting Technical Support121
Device Available with Operational Issues121
Firmware Updates121
Power Failure During a Firmware Update-Now What122
Cabling and Communication Issues122
Camera Is Functional, Frame Rate Is as Expected, but Image Is Black122
Revision History123
Contact Information124
Sales Information124
Technical Support124

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