Piranha Color Camera User’s Manual 3
DALSA 03-032-10211-01 5/9/2007
Contents
1.0 Introduction 7
1.1 Camera Performance Specifications 8
2k Model ................................................................................................................................8
4k Model ................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Image Sensor 12
1.3 Responsivity 13
2.1 Installation Overview 15
2.2 Input/Output Connectors and LED 15
2.3 Camera LED 16
2.4 Power Connector 16
2.5 Camera Link Data Connector 17
Input Signals, Camera Link......................................................................................................17
Output Signals, Camera Link ...................................................................................................17
2.6 Camera Timing 18
Base Configuration..................................................................................................................18
Base Configuration Timing ......................................................................................................19
Medium Configuration.............................................................................................................20
Using ASCII Commands..........................................................................................................23
Command Format ...................................................................................................................23
3.1 First Power Up Camera Settings 24
3.2 Rebooting the Camera 24
3.3 Baud Rate 24
3.4 Select Cable 24
3.5 Help 25
3.6 Sensor Output 27
Color Scan Direction ...............................................................................................................27
Sensor Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode).............................................................................27
3.7 Data Output 28
Setting the Camera Link Mode.................................................................................................28
Setting the Camera’s Pixel Rate (Throughput) ..........................................................................28
3.8 Set Color Correction 28
3.9 Camera Selection Variables 29
3.10 Exposure Control 31
Overview ................................................................................................................................31
Setting the Exposure Mode......................................................................................................31