Dalsa Piranha4 Series - User Manual

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03-032-20180-06 Teledyne DALSA

Piranha4 Cameras

Color 2K and 4K Trilinear and Quadlinear CMOS

sensors |

cameras

| frame grabbers | processors | software | vision solutions

03-032-20180-06

www.teledynedalsa.com

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Table of Contents3
System Precautions6
- Precautions6
- Electrostatic Discharge and the CMOS Sensor6
The Piranha4 Color Camera7
Camera Highlights7
Camera Performance Specifications8
- Flash Memory Size10
Certifications10
Supported Industry Standards11
Sensor Responsivity and Design11
- Responsivity11
- Spatial Correction and Trilinear Sensor Design16
- Parallax Correction20
- Camera Direction21
Mechanicals22
- Camera Mounting and Heat Sink Considerations28
- Filters28
Quick, Simple Steps to Acquire an Image29
Software and Hardware Setup30
- Recommended System Requirements30
Setup Steps: Overview30
- Install and Configure Frame Grabber and Software30
- Connect Camera Link and Power Cables30
- Establish Communicating with the Camera30
- Operate the Camera30
Step 1. Install and Configure the Frame Grabber and Software31
- Install Frame Grabber31
- Install Sapera LT and Camexpert GUI31
Step 2. Connect Data, Trigger, and Power Cables32
- Data Connector: Camera Link33
- Camera Link Bit Definitions34
Camera Timing34
- Cl Port F42
- Camera Link Cable Quality and Length45
- Input Signals, Camera Link45
- Output Signals, Camera Link Clocking Signals45
- Leds46
- Power Connector46
- Cl Port B42
- Cl Port E42
- Cl Port a42
Step 3. Establish Communication with the Camera47
- Power on the Camera47
- Connect to the Frame Grabber47
- Connect to the Camera47
- Check LED Status47
- Software Interface47
Using Sapera Camexpert with Piranha4 Cameras48
- Camexpert Panes49
- Review a Test Image51
Camera Operation52
Factory Settings52
Check Camera and Sensor Information52
Verify Temperature and Voltage53
Saving and Restoring Camera Settings54
Camera Link Configuration56
Trigger Modes56
Exposure Controls56
Exposure Modes in Detail58
- Color Exposure Time Guidelines60
Set Line Rate60
Set Exposure Time68
Control Gain and Black Level68
Set Image Size68
Set Baud Rate69
Pixel Format69
Binning69
Camera Direction Control71
Pixel Readout Direction (Mirroring Mode)71
Resetting the Camera71
Calibrating the Camera72
Appendix A: Genicam Commands76
Camera Information Category76
- Camera Information Feature Descriptions77
- Camera Configuration Selection Dialog80
- Camera Power-Up Configuration80
- User Set Configuration Management80
Camera Control Category81
- Camera Control Feature Descriptions82
Independent Exposure Control84
- Digital I/O Control Feature Descriptions86
Flat Field Category87
- Flat Field Control Feature Description87
- Region of Interest (ROI)89
Image Format Control Category89
- Image Format Control Feature Description90
Area of Interest (AOI) Setup91
- Instructions on Using the Camera Scan Direction to Control Camera Parameters94
Transport Layer Control Category97
- Transport Layer Feature Descriptions98
Acquisition and Transfer Control Category99
- Acquisition and Transfer Control Feature Descriptions99
Serial Port Control Category100
- Serial Port Control Feature Descriptions100
File Access Control Category101
- File Access Control Feature Descriptions102
- File Access Via the Camexpert Tool103
- Download a List of Camera Parameters104
Appendix B: ASCII Commands106
- Port Configuration107
- Commands108
Appendix C: Quick Setup and Image Acquisition121
Appendix D: the Sensor Window124
- Cleaning and Protecting against Dust, Oil, and Scratches124
- Cleaning the Sensor Window125
Appendix E. Color Deca and Full Mode Acquisition126
Overview126
- Supported Sapera LT126
Programming Deca Mode126
A Simple Workaround Accomplishes this127
Programming Full Mode129
Appendix F: Camera, Frame Grabber Communication131
- Setting up Communication between the Camera and the Frame Grabber131
Appendix C: Error and Warning Messages134
- Bist: Built in Self-Test134
EC & FCC Declaration136
Revision History137
Index138

Brand	Dalsa
Model	Piranha4 Series
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English

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