Dalsa S3-10-01k40-R User Manual

Spyder 3 CL User's Manual 3
DALSA 03-032-20008-00
Contents
1 Introduction to the Spyder 3 CL Camera ____________________________________ 5
1.1 Camera Highlights.......................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Camera Performance Specifications ............................................................................................................................6
1.3 Image Sensor...............................................................................................................................................................9
1.4 Responsivity.................................................................................................................................................................12
1.5 Derating Curves...........................................................................................................................................................12
2 Setting Up the Camera ________________________________________________ 17
2.1 Installation Overview...................................................................................................................................................17
2.2 Input/Output Connectors and LED...............................................................................................................................17
2.3 Power Connector..........................................................................................................................................................18
2.4 Camera LED.................................................................................................................................................................19
2.5 Camera Link Data Connector ......................................................................................................................................19
2.6 Camera Link Video Timing..........................................................................................................................................22
3 Software Interface: How to Control the Camera _______________________________ 25
3.1 First Power Up Camera Settings..................................................................................................................................27
3.2 Command Categories...................................................................................................................................................28
3.3 Camera Output Format ...............................................................................................................................................29
4 Optical, Mechanical, and Electrical Considerations _____________________________ 33
4.1 Mechanical Interface....................................................................................................................................................33
4.2 Optical Interface ..........................................................................................................................................................34
4.3 Electrical Interface .......................................................................................................................................................36
5 CCD Handling Instructions______________________________________________ 37
5.1 Electrostatic Discharge and the CCD Sensor ................................................................................................................37
5.2 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches..................................................................................................................37
5.3 Cleaning the Sensor Window.......................................................................................................................................38
6 Troubleshooting ____________________________________________________ 39
6.1 Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................39
6.2 Specific Solutions.........................................................................................................................................................41
6.3 Product Support...........................................................................................................................................................43
7 Appendix A ________________________________________________________ 45
7.1 Spyder 3 Camera Link ASCII Commands....................................................................................................................45
7.2 Sensor Output Format.................................................................................................................................................49
7.3 Exposure Mode, Line Rate and Exposure Time ...........................................................................................................50
7.4 Data Processing...........................................................................................................................................................56

Dalsa S3-10-01k40-R Specifications

General

Brand	Dalsa
Model	S3-10-01k40-R
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English