THORLABS CS165 Series User Manual

Compact Scientific Digital Cameras
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Safety................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Precautions ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Warning Symbol Definitions ........................................................................................ 2
1.3. Product Care ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.1. Service .................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.2. Accessories and Customization ............................................................................................ 3
Chapter 2 Description ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 4
2.2. Receiving and Unpacking ............................................................................................ 4
2.3. Supplied Equipment ..................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1. Optional Items ....................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 3 Setup & Installation ........................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Pre-Installation – USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ....................................................................... 6
3.2. Installing the Software.................................................................................................. 6
3.2.1. Run the Installation file .......................................................................................................... 6
3.2.3. Driver Selection ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.2.4. Installing 3
rd
Party Software Application Support ................................................................ 10
3.3. Connecting the Camera .............................................................................................. 11
3.3.1. Multiple Camera Operation ................................................................................................. 11
3.4. Optical and Mechanical Mounting Considerations .................................................. 12
3.4.1. Using a C-Mount Lens ........................................................................................................ 12
3.4.2. Using a CS-Mount Lens ...................................................................................................... 12
3.4.3. Mounting the Camera .......................................................................................................... 13
3.4.4. Using the Camera with a Cage System .............................................................................. 13
3.4.5. SM1 Compatible Threads ................................................................................................... 14
3.5. Optical Front End ........................................................................................................ 14
3.5.1. Description of Components ................................................................................................. 15
3.6. Optical Front End Procedures ................................................................................... 16
3.6.1. Window Removal and Replacement Procedure ................................................................. 16
3.6.2. Re-Assembly of the Window ............................................................................................... 16
3.7. Auxiliary I/O Connectors ............................................................................................ 17
3.7.1. I/O Port Descriptions ........................................................................................................... 17
3.7.2. Auxiliary Cable .................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 4 Operation .......................................................................................................................... 18
4.1. Starting the Camera .................................................................................................... 18
4.2. Camera Timing Diagrams ........................................................................................... 19
4.2.1. Camera-Specific Timing Considerations ............................................................................. 20
4.3. Frame-Rate Control .................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 5 CS165MU Specifications ................................................................................................. 22
5.1. CMOS Sensor Specifications ..................................................................................... 22
5.2. Quantum Efficiency .................................................................................................... 22

THORLABS CS165 Series Specifications

General

Brand	THORLABS
Model	CS165 Series
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English