Instruction manual

ORCA-Flash4.0 V2
Digital CMOS Camera
C11440-22CU/C11440-22CU01
Instruction manual
Thank you for your purchase
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Follow the safety precautions in Chapter 1 in order to avoid personal
injury and damage to property when using this camera. Be sure to read
this Instruction manual beforehand in order to use the digital camera
correctly. The manual describes the correct method of handing the
camera and provides cautions in order to avoid accidents.
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After reading, keep the manual where it can be referred to at any time.
Ver.1.6
March 2016
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
95900306-06
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C11440-22CU/C11440-22CU01 Instruction manual_Ver.1.6
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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INDICATION OF THE SYMBOLS
The following symbols can be found on this camera:
Direct current
Alternating current
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CLASSIFICATION OF WARNING
We have classified the warnings symbols that appear in this instruction manual and on the
camera as follows for your convenience. Make sure that you fully understand them and obey
the instructions they contain.
Improper handling of the camera without observing these warnings
could lead to serious injury to the user and even death.
Improper handling of the camera without observing these cautions
could lead to personal injury to the user or damage to property.
Note
This symbol indicates a note to help you get the best performance from the camera.
Read the contents of the note carefully to ensure correct and safe use. Failure to
observe one of these notes might impair the performance of the camera.
This symbol indicates a cautionary item that should be obeyed when handling the
camera. Read the contents carefully to ensure correct and safe use.
This symbol indicates an action that is forbidden. Read the contents carefully and be
sure to obey them.
This symbol indicates a compulsory action or instruction. Read the contents carefully and
be sure to obey them.
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Power supply
Use the camera with the voltage indicated on the rating sticker. Using a
different voltage can damage the camera and lead to fire or electric shock.
Cables
Be careful not to place heavy objects on cables or bend it excessively.
Doing so can damage the cable and lead to fire or electric shock.
Power supply cord
Use the accessory power supply cord when this system is used.
AC adapter
Use the accessory AC adapter when this system is used.
Do not touch the plug with wet hand. Doing so can lead to electric shock.
Do not attempt to dismantle or modify the camera
Doing so can also lead to damage and even injury, as some internal
components become very hot. Only touch parts as indicated in this
manual.
Do not insert a foreign substance into the camera
Do not allow foreign objects such as combustible substances, metal
objects or water to get inside the camera. They can damage the camera
and lead to fire or electric shock.
If an abnormality occurs
Such as the image suddenly disappearing or a strange noise, smell or see
smoke coming from the camera, stop the power supply immediately and
contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor. Never attempt to repair
the camera yourself.
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AC adapter
When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but
remove the plug from the outlet to avoid causing electric shock or fire.
When unplugging the power supply cord, do not pull on the cord, but
remove the plug from the camera to avoid breakdown of the AC adapter or
the camera.
Connecting and disconnecting cables
Always turn off the power supply of the peripheral device before
connecting and disconnecting cables.
Fixed the camera
When fitting the camera to a tripod or other fixture, use the optional base
plate. Be careful that the fitting screw does not enter more than 8 mm from
the surface of the base plate. Screwing it in excessively can impair normal
operation.
Lenses (C11440-22CU)
Be careful not to screw the lens more than 7 mm onto the C-mount of the
camera. Doing so can scratch the protective glass. (Some wide-angle
lenses in particular can have a thread of 7 mm or more.)
Shipping precautions
When transporting the camera by truck, ship, airplane, etc., wrap it
securely in packaging material or something similar.
Strong impact
Do not subject the camera to strong shocks by dropping it, for example.
Doing so can damage the camera.
At the water cooling
Be careful water does not splash on the camera. Cut off the power supply
of the circulating water cooler and the camera when you remove and install
the cooling water hoses.
Operating environment
This system is designed and tested for use in an industrial environment. If
this system is used in residential areas, EMI (electro-magnetic
interference) may occur. This system must not be used in residential
areas.
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Disposal
When disposing of the camera, take appropriate measures in compliance
with applicable regulations regarding waste disposal and correctly
dispose of it yourself, or entrust disposal to a licensed industrial waste
disposal company. In any case, be sure to comply with the regulations in
your country, state, region or province to ensure the camera is disposed of
legally and correctly.
Cooling water
It is recommended to use soft water (except deionized water) for cooling
water. Follow instruction manual which is attached to your circulating
water cooler for an appropriate temperature range of cooling water. If you
plan on using water other than soft water as recommended for example
antifreeze etc, please refer to description of cooling water which is written
in 12. [Maintenance] or contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor.
Condensation
At the Water-cooling, if ambient temperature and ambient humidity
become high, condensation will take place easily. Use the camera under
the environment where condensation will not take place referring to the
following graph.
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2. CHECK THE CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
When you open the package, check that the following items are included before use. If the
contents are incorrect, insufficient or damaged in any way, contact your local dealer without
attempting to operate the camera.
Camera: C11440-22CU or C11440-22CU01
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AC adapter
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Power supply cord for AC adapter
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Lens mount cap
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(attached to the camera)
C11440-22CU/C11440-22CU01 Before Use (Booklet)
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C11440-22CU/C11440-22CU01 Instruction manual (CD-ROM)
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QC sheet
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[Option]
Cooling water hose (2 hoses)
SMA-BNC cable
SMA-SMA cable
Camera Link interface cable
USB 3.0 interface cable
USB 3.0 interface board
Adjuster pole for C11440-22C
Base plate for C11440-22C
Camera Link interface board
Note
Note
Note
A10788-04
A12106-05
A12107-05
A11255-05
A12467-03
M9982-25
A11185-01
A11186-01
M9982-20
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The cable listed in option is highly recommended for use with the camera. The camera
system may not confirm to CE marking regulation if other type of cable is used with.
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The cooling is set as air cooling at factory setting.
It is possible to change the cooling setting from Air cooling to Water cooling by the
special software included.
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Handle the circulating water cooler and the cooling water according to an instruction
manual of the circulating water cooler.
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If you use the adjuster pole and the base plate, see each installation manual.
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3. INSTALLATION
Avoid using or storing this camera in the following places
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When the ambient temperature for using this system might fall below 0 °C or rise
above +40 °C.
When the ambient temperature for storing this system might fall below -10 °C or
rise above +50 °C.
Where the temperature varies extremely.
In direct sunlight or near a heater.
Where the humidity is 70 % or more or where there is dripping water.
Close to a strong source of magnetism or ratio waves.
Where there is vibration.
Where it might come into contact with corrosive gases (such as chlorine or
fluorine).
Where there is a lot of dust.
How to place the camera (when the camera is placed on a table)
Place the camera the water connectors to be lateral side.
Do not place the camera the rear panel of the camera, which connectors
are located, to be at the bottom. (Do not block ventilation openings.)
Do not block ventilation openings
To prevent overheating in the camera’s interior, do not wrap the camera
in cloth or other material, or in any way allow the camera’s ventilation
ports to become blocked. If the camera is being operated in an enclosed
environment, ensure clearance of at least 2 cm from both the intake and
exhaust vents when setting up.
Weight of the camera
Be careful not to drop off the camera or not drop underfoot when
making it move because it is approx. 2 kg.
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Contents
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ 1
1-1
1-2
INDICATION OF THE SYMBOLS............................................................................ 1
CLASSIFICATION OF WARNING ........................................................................... 1
2. CHECK THE CONTENTS OF PACKAGE ................................................... 5
3. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 6
4. OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 9
5. FEATURES .................................................................................................. 9
6. NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE PARTS ................................................. 12
7. CONNECTION ........................................................................................... 15
8. WATER COOLING .................................................................................... 18
8-1
8-2
8-3
CAUTIONS............................................................................................................ 18
CONNECTION OF WATER COOLING HOSES..................................................... 20
DISCONNECTION OF WATER COOLING HOSES ............................................... 21
9. OPERATION .............................................................................................. 22
9-1
9-2
PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................... 22
PREPARATION FOR IMAGING ............................................................................ 23
9-2-1
9-2-2
9-3
WHEN USING AIR-COOLING ............................................................................... 23
WHEN USING WATER-COOLING ........................................................................ 23
END OF IMAGING ................................................................................................ 23
10. DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS ............................................. 24
10-1 THEORY OF CMOS IMAGE SENSOR .................................................................. 24
10-2 NORMAL AREA MODE ........................................................................................ 26
10-2-1
10-2-2
10-2-3
10-2-4
10-2-5
10-2-6
10-2-7
10-2-8
READOUT METHOD (SCAN MODE) .................................................................... 26
FRAME RATE CALCULATION .............................................................................. 27
CONFIGURING EXPOSURE TIME ....................................................................... 31
FREE RUNNING MODE ....................................................................................... 32
EXTERNAL TRIGGER MODE............................................................................... 34
TRIGGER OUTPUT.............................................................................................. 39
SLOW SCAN........................................................................................................ 41
GLOBAL RESET .................................................................................................. 42
10-3 LIGHT SHEET MODE ........................................................................................... 44
10-3-1
10-3-2
10-3-3
10-3-4
10-3-5
READ-OUT DIRECTION....................................................................................... 44
FRAME RATE CALCULATION .............................................................................. 45
READ-OUT TIME OF THE HORIZONTAL LINE ..................................................... 45
TIMING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................... 46
PROGRAMMABLE TIMING OUTPUT ................................................................... 48
10-4 REAL-TIME CORRECTION FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 49
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11. PRECAUTION WHEN USING CMOS IMAGE SENSOR ........................... 50
12. MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 51
12-1 CARE .................................................................................................................... 51
12-2 INFORMATION ON COOLING WATER FOR THE CIRCULATING WATER
COOLER ............................................................................................................... 52
12-2-1 WHEN USING COOLING WATER OTHER THAN RECOMMENDED ..................... 52
13. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST ......................................................... 53
13-1 IMAGE IS NOT TRANSFERRED........................................................................... 53
13-2 ALTHOUGH IMAGES ARE TRANSFFERED ........................................................ 53
14. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 54
14-1
14-2
14-3
14-4
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 54
CONDENSATION.................................................................................................. 57
SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS(TYP.)........................................... 58
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................ 59
14-4-1 CAMERA LINK INTERFACE ................................................................................. 59
14-4-2 OUTPUT TIMING SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 62
15. DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES ....................................................................... 66
15-1 C11440-22CU ........................................................................................................ 66
15-2 C11440-22CU01 .................................................................................................... 67
16. WARRANTY .............................................................................................. 68
17. CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................................... 69
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4. OVERVIEW
C11440-22CU/C11440-22CU01 is equipped with the new scientific image sensor,
an advanced CMOS device that realizes the multiple benefits of high resolution, high
readout speed, and low noise all at once.
The camera provides 4.0 megapixels resolution at 100 frame/s (and up to 25 655 frame/s by
sub-array readout) while achieving 1.0 electrons (median) 1.6 electrons (r.m.s) readout
noise performance. Moreover, the camera delivers high sensitivity through its on-chip micro
lens, 37 000:1 high dynamic range that make the camera suitable for almost any scientific
application from bright field imaging to low-light fluorescence imaging across a wide spectral
range. Various external trigger functions and timing output functions ensure proper timing
control with peripheral equipment to cover a wide range of applications.
The camera is the new scientific digital camera for life science microscopy, semiconductor
inspection, x-ray scintillator readout or industrial imaging.
5. FEATURES
(1) Readout noise
In the camera, the pixel amplifier is optimized: it has high gain from optimizing the
semiconductor process, and the difference among pixel amplifiers are greatly
minimized. In addition, there is on-chip CDS (correlated double sampling) circuit, which
plays an important role in achieving low noise. Moreover, the sensor features a split
readout scheme in which the top and bottom halves of the sensor are readout
independently, and the data of each horizontal line is read by 2 lines of column
amplifier and A/D in the top and the bottom in parallel and simultaneously. As a result, it
achieves very fast readout speed while keeping very good low-noise performance.
The camera has lower readout noise (1.0 electrons (median), 1.6 electrons (r.m.s))
than the conventional cooled CCD camera. Moreover, high-speed readout (100
frame/s with 2048 pixels × 2048 pixels) with very low readout noise, which was
impossible, can now be achieved.
(2) Cooling structure
In the camera, CMOS image sensor is cooled down by the peltier element to suppress
the dark current. If CMOS image sensor is exposed to the atmosphere, condensation
of the moisture from the air might occur. However the camera has a special hermetic
chamber structure to isolate the sensor from the atmosphere, and the chamber is filled
with nitrogen gas.
(3) Pixel number and pixel size
CMOS image sensor has 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm pixel sizes that is equivalent to conventional
CCD image sensor (2/3 inch, 1.3 megapixels). Also, the camera can observe a wider
field of view because the pixel number is about 3 times that of the conventional CCD
image sensor (2/3 inch, 1.3 megapixels)
(4) Readout method
The camera has a variety of readout modes. In addition to full resolution readout mode,
sub-array readout and binning readout are supported.
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(5) Frame rate (readout speed)
CMOS image sensor which this camera adopts realizes both low noise (1.0 electrons
(median) 1.6 electrons (r.m.s)) and high speed readout (100 frame/s with 2048 pixels x
2048 pixels) simultaneously, by a split readout scheme in which the top and the bottom
halves of the sensor are readout independently, and the data of each horizontal line is
read by 2 lines of column amplifier and A/D in the top and the bottom in parallel and
simultaneously.
(6) Real-time correction functions
When using the camera, there is a case that shading caused by uneven illumination or
optics is not negligible in the image. Also, there are a few pixels in CMOS image sensor
that have slightly higher readout noise performance compared to surrounding pixels.
For those cases, the camera has real-time offset level, shading and defective pixel
correction features to further improve image quality. The correction is performed in
real-time without sacrificing the readout speed at all.
(7) Interface
This camera has both Camera Link and USB 3.0 interface.
■ Camera Link Interface
Camera Link interface is able to transfer large volumes of data. It can transfer 4
megapixels image with 100 frame/s.
In order to realize such large volume data transfer, the camera uses Camera Link
"Full Configuration Deca Mode" which is an expanded version of Camera Link "Full
Configuration". It enables to transfer maximum 85 MHz x 10 Taps (8 bit) image data
to computer as fast as 100 frame/s.
In order to use this interface, a Camera Link interface board which supports "Full
Configuration Deca Mode" is required.
■ USB 3.0 Interface
USB 3.0 interface is able to transfer 4 megapixels image with 30 frame/s. It is
versatile interface which is suitable to use when fast data transfer is not required.
This interface does not require a Camera Link interface board. It transfers image with
moderate transfer speed.
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Do not connect Camera Link and USB 3.0 interface simultaneously.
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When a connection interface is changed from Camera Link to USB 3.0, and vice versa, the
application software must be closed and the camera must be turned off.
(8) Camera readout modes
The camera has two scan speed in Normal area mode, and two readout direction in
Light sheet mode.
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(9) Camera operation modes
The camera has three operation modes: 1) the free running mode, in which the
exposure and readout timing are controlled by the internal microprocessor, and 2) the
external trigger mode, in which the exposure and readout timing are decided by an
external trigger. 3) the start trigger mode is used to start operating the camera by a
trigger input for a continuous imaging.
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6. NAME AND FUNCTION OF THE PARTS
(1) C11440-22CU
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①
④
③ ⑤⑥
⑪
⑦⑧ ⑨ ⑩
⑫
(2) C11440-22CU01
②
①
④
③ ⑤⑥
⑪
⑦⑧ ⑨ ⑩
⑫
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Place the camera the water connectors to be lateral side. Do not place
the rear panel of the camera, which connectors are located, to be at the
bottom (Do not block ventilation openings.).
① Lens mount
C11440-22CU can be attached to C-mount lens or an optics system.
C11440-22CU01 can be attached to F-mount lens or an optics system.
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The depth of the C-mount is 7 mm.
can scratch the glass surface.
Screwing in the mount too far
② WATER connector [WATER] (at Water-cooling)
It connects the camera and the circulating water cooler with the cooling water hoses. The insert
position of WATER IN/OUT is not specified.
Please see 8. [Water cooling] for details.
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③ Camera Link interface connector [DIGITAL OUT 1]
This is connected to the Camera Link interface connector 1 on the computer.
④ Camera Link interface connector [DIGITAL OUT 2]
This is connected to the Camera Link interface connector 2 on the computer.
⑤ Trigger input connector [EXT.TRIG]
This is used when the camera is being operated using external synchronization.
Input is 3.3 V LVCMOS level, and input impedance is 10 kΩ.
When an external trigger is input, the trigger is activated at the falling or rising edge of the
signal. (You can choose external trigger polarity between Negative and Positive.)
⑥ Timing out connector 1,2,3 [TIMING 1,2,3]
This is used when peripheral device(s) require synchronization with the camera.
Output is 3.3 V LVCMOS level, and it is output though BUS TRANSCEIVER IC SN74AVC8T245.
Output impedance is 33 Ω.
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Determine termination according to cable length and so on.
⑦ STATUS lamp [STATUS]
The LED indicates status of camera.
Lighting color
Status of power distribution
Turn off (no color)
Green (Blinking)
Power off
Initialization
Green
Power on
(lighting)
Orange (lighting)
Red
(lighting)
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Data transfer
Heat up
When the camera heats up, stop operation and unplug the AC
adapter immediately.
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⑧ Power switch [POWER]
The power is turned on/off.
When the power switch is set to "ON", the camera turns on and starts initialization and the lamp
blinks in green.
When the initialization is completed , the lamp color stays in green.
When the camera transfers data and the lamp color is orange.
When the power switch is set to "OFF", the camera returns to the power off state and the lamp
turns off.
⑨ DC power input connector [DC IN]
This is the power supply terminal. Use the accessory AC adapter.
⑩ USB 3.0 interface connector [USB 3.0]
This is connected to the USB 3.0 interface connector on the computer.
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Do not connect Camera Link and USB 3.0 interface simultaneously.
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When a connection interface is changed from Camera Link to USB 3.0, and vice
versa, the application software must be closed and the camera must be turned off.
⑪ Air inlet
This is the inlet for the heat ventilation.
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To prevent overheating inside the camera, do not wrap the camera in cloth or
other material, or block the camera’s ventilation.
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If the camera is being operated in an enclosed environment, ensure to keep
clearance at least 2 cm from both intake and exhaust vents when setting up.
⑫ Screw holes for attaching the option
They are used for attaching an adjuster pole(A11185-01) or a base plate(A1186-01).
A11185-01 and A11186-01 are the options of C11440-22C.
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7. CONNECTION
Note
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When you connect cables, turn off the power supply of the camera and the peripheral devices.
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If you use the adjuster pole and the base plate, see each installation manual.
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Place the camera the water connectors to be lateral side. Do not place
the rear panel of the camera, which connectors are located, to be at the
bottom (Do not block ventilation openings.).
Refer to the figure when connecting the various cables.
 Overall connection
Camera (Rear)
② Cooling water hose (2 hoses)
① AC adapter
Interface cable
Computer
Interface board
Circulating water cooler
Figure 7-1
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■ Connection to Camera Link
■ Connection to USB 3.0
Camera (Rear)
① AC adapter
③
Camera Link
interface cable 1
Camera (Rear)
AC adapter ①
④
Camera Link
interface cable 2
⑤ USB 3.0
interface cable
Computer
Computer
Camera Link interface board
USB 3.0 interface board
To
connector 2
To connector 1
Figure 7-2
Figure 7-3
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Do not connect Camera Link and USB 3.0 interface simultaneously.
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When a connection interface is changed from Camera Link to USB 3.0, and vice
versa, the application software must be closed and the camera must be turned off.
① AC adapter
This is the cord to supply a power supply. Use the accessory AC adapter.
② Cooling water hose (at Water-cooling: Option)
It connects the camera and circulating water cooler. The insert position of WATER IN/OUT on
the camera WATER connector is not specified.
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③ Camera Link interface cable 1 (Option)
This is the cable to connect the Camera Link interface connector 1 of the camera and the
Camera Link interface connector 1 on the computer.
④ Camera Link interface cable 2 (Option)
This is the cable to connect the Camera Link interface connector 2 of the camera and the
Camera Link interface connector 2 on the computer.
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Hamamatsu recommends A11255-05 optional Camera Link interface cable for
this camera. The camera complies with EMC direction with using A11255-05
Camera Link interface cable. Be careful that the camera with other interface
cable may not fulfill the EMC directive requirements.
⑤ USB 3.0 interface cable (Option)
This is the cable to connect the USB 3.0 interface connector of the camera and the USB 3.0
interface connector on the computer.
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Hamamatsu recommends A12467-03 optional USB 3.0 interface cable for this
camera. The camera complies with EMC direction with using A12467-03
Camera Link interface cable. Be careful that the camera with other interface
cable may not fulfill the EMC directive requirements.
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8. WATER COOLING
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8-1
Improper handling of the camera without observing these cautions
could lead to personal injury to the user or damage to property.
CAUTIONS
(1) Cooling water
It is recommended to use soft water (except deionized water) for cooling water.
If you plan on using water other than soft water as recommended for example
antifreeze etc, please refer to description of cooling water which is written in 12.
[Maintenance] or contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor.
(2) Recommendation ambient temperature
Hamamatsu recommends 20 °C for Circulating water temperature.
For the appropriate temperature range of the cooling water, confirm with the instruction
manual of your circulating water cooler.
(3) Condensation
Use the camera under the environment where condensation will not take place
referring to the following graph.
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(4) Handling of the circulating water cooler
Handle the circulating water cooler and the cooling water according to an instruction
manual of the circulating water cooler.
Proper performance may not be achievable if a non-recommended circulating water
cooler is used.
(5) Start water cooling and water cooping in operation
• Confirm the water is flowing before starting the camera cooling and that the camera
does cool.
• Keep 0.45 L/min flow rate for water circulation.
• Do not stop coolant while the camera is working.
(6) Cooling water hose
The hose has a blue hose (Internal diameter: 4 mm / External diameter: 6 mm) and a
gray hose (Internal diameter: 8 mm / External diameter: 13.5 mm). (Figure 8-1)
If the hose size on circulating water cooler is the same as blue hose, remove gray hose
from the joint part. The gray hose can be removed when blue hose is pulled with
pushing the button of the joint on gray hose. (Figure 8-2)
Gray hose
Joint
Button
Blue hose
Figure 8-1
Figure 8-2
(7) Connection of the cooling water hose
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Follow the instruction in Section 8-2 [CONNECTION OF WATER
COOLING HOSES] and Section 8-3 [DISCONNECTION OF WATER
COOLING HOSES] to connect / disconnect the hose.
• Stop water circulation when connecting / disconnecting the hose, and turn off the
power of the camera and the circulating water cooler.
• Confirm that cooling water stops.
• Prepare water absorption sheet (such as Waste, Towel or so) and catch pan in order
to avoid water drop or water splash.
(8) Deterioration of the cooling water hose
Replace the water hose with a new one whenever it cannot keep the Keep 1.0 L/min
flow rate for water circulation due to the hose deterioration.
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8-2
CONNECTION OF WATER COOLING HOSES
Water cooling hose
WATER connector
Figure 8-3
(1) Place the camera on the stable table.
(2) Connect water cooling hose into the WATER connector on the camera.
• Insert the hose fully into the WATER connector on the camera. (as shown in Figure
8-3)
• Confirm the hose stops at it.
(3) Set the camera onto a microscope (If the camera is used on the microscope).
If it is easy to connect the hose onto the camera after the camera is set onto the
microscope then it is OK to connect the hose after the camera is set on the microscope.
(4) Connect the hose onto the circulating water cooler.
Follow the instruction on the circulating water cooler when you connect the hose onto
the circulating water cooler.
(5) Turn on the circulating water cooler and confirm the cooling water is flowing normally.
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Stop the circulating water cooler when the water flow is abnormal
or water drop or splash is found.
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8-3
DISCONNECTION OF WATER COOLING HOSES
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Remove the water cooling hoses only when it is necessary to remove.
(1) Turn off the camera power and all peripheral devices including circulating water cooler.
(2) Remove the hose on circulating water cooler side.
Follow the instruction on the circulating water cooler when you disconnect the hose
from the circulating water cooler.
(3) Remove water or water drop inside the hose and the camera by air.
• Blow Air from one side of hose. Prepare water absorption sheet (such as Waste,
Towel or so) and catch pan on another side of hose in order to avoid water drop or
water splash.
• Blow Air until no water drop come out.
(4) Remove the camera from the microscope (if the camera is used on the microscope).
It is not necessary to remove the camera from the microscope if it is possible to remove
the hoses from the camera as it is.
(5) Place the camera on the stable table.
Put the lens cap on to protect the sensor.
(6) Change the WATER connector direction to be downward.
Prepare water absorption sheet (such as Waste, Towel or so) and catch pan.
(7) Remove hoses one by one, and wipe water.
Disconnect hoses with pushing button while being careful not to splash water.
Button
Figure 8-4
•
Cooling water may be left inside the camera even after hoses are removed.
In such case, remove water inside by blowing air from connectors. Be careful
not to splash water onto the camera.
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9. OPERATION
9-1
PRECAUTIONS
Be careful of the following when you operate the camera.
(1) Cooling method
Cooling of this equipment is done using a Peltier element. With a Peltier element, when
current is supplied, one surface is cooled, and the other surface is heated.
CMOS image sensor is positioned on the cooled side, and cooling is done by
discharging the heat from the heated surface.
The camera has two cooling modes, Air-cooling mode and Water-cooling mode.
Cooling mode can be changed by software which is called, “DCAM Configurator”. After
cooling mode was changed, the camera memorizes the last setting as the default
setting for cooling. The present cooling mode set-up of this camera can be checked
using “DCAM Configurator”.
Note
•
A software “DCAM Configurator " is in a CD-ROM of DCAM software.
Cooling method
Detail
Air-cooling mode
(Forced air-cooled)
(Default)
The heated side of a peltier element is cooled by a fan inside the
camera. When the camera is turned on, the fan starts rotating and
cooling is started.
Circulating water cooler (Optional) is used for cooling the heated side
of a peltier element. Cooling does not start just turning on the camera.
Cooling water circulation must be started before start operating the
camera in water-cooling.
A fan inside the camera does not rotate.
(Please refer to 8 [WATER COOLING] for instruction of water-cooling.)
Water-cooling mode
•
Do not switch to water-cooling mode when water-cooling is unnecessary.
(2) Ambient temperature
The recommended ambient temperature for camera operation is 20 °C.
Both water-cooling or air-cooling are available as cooling method, CMOS image
sensor cooling temperature is more stable under water cooling operation.
(3) Protection circuit
This camera’s thermoelectric cooling device is protected by a protection circuit.
If the internal of the camera becomes abnormally hot, the protection circuit operates to
inform that by a buzzer alarm (beep tone) and lighting the red LED light while
simultaneously cutting the current supply to the Peltier element. As soon as this
protection is implemented, turn off the power switch. Then remove the cause of the
overheating..
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9-2
PREPARATION FOR IMAGING
Use the following procedure when start operating the camera.
9-2-1
•
When you connect cables, turn off the power supply of the camera and the peripheral devices.
•
Please change cooling method (cooling mode) if needed. The present cooling mode set-up of
this camera can be checked using DCAM Configurator.
WHEN USING AIR-COOLING
(1) Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 7-1 before operating of the camera.
(2) Turn on the camera.
(3) Check cooling fan is operating properly and air is circulating.
9-2-2
WHEN USING WATER-COOLING
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Connect the equipment as shown in Figure 7-1 before operating of the camera.
Turn on the camera.
Turn on the circulating water cooler.
Check cooling water is circulating suitably.
Turn on the cooling switch of the camera from application software.
Note
9-3
•
Please refer to the manual of application software for ON/OFF of the cooling switch of
a camera.
END OF IMAGING
Follow the procedure below when imaging is finished.
(1) End the imaging or transmission of image data with the application software.
(2) Turn off the circulating water cooler. (In the case of water-cooling)
(3) Turn off the camera and peripheral devices.
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10. DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS FUNCTIONS
10-1 THEORY OF CMOS IMAGE SENSOR
The pixel of a CMOS image sensor is composed of the photodiode and the amplifier that
converts the charge into voltage. Entered light is converted to charge and converted to
voltage in the pixel. The voltage of each pixel is output by switching the switch one by one.
(Figure 10-1)
The scientific CMOS image sensor used in this camera has an on-chip CDS (correlated
double sampling) circuit, which plays an important role in achieving low noise. In addition,
CMOS image sensor realizes both low noise and high speed readout simultaneously, by a
split readout scheme in which the top and the bottom halves of the sensor are readout
independently, and the data of each horizontal line is read by 2 lines of column amplifier and
A/D in the top and the bottom in parallel and simultaneously.
Figure 10-1 Structure of CMOS image sensor
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The exposure and the readout method of CMOS image sensor which this camera adopts is
rolling shutter. In the rolling shutter, the exposure and readout are done line by line.
Therefore, the exposure timing is different on one screen. (Figure 10-2) But even if the
object moves during the exposure, the affect of rolling shutter is very small.
Figure 10-2 Readout timing of Rolling shutter
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10-2 NORMAL AREA MODE
10-2-1 READOUT METHOD (SCAN MODE)
(1) Readout direction
The camera readout the image sensor from the center line to the top and from the
center line to the bottom simultaneously (center line is depicted in red line in the
diagram).
Figure 10-3 Normal area mode readout direction
(2) Normal readout
Perform charge readout from camera individually for all pixels.
(3) Binning readout
With this camera, 2×2 binning readout and 4×4 binning are available by adding the
signal of adjacent pixels in the digital domain, Binning readout is a method for
achieving high sensitivity in exchange for losing resolution.
(4) Sub-array readout
Sub-array readout is a procedure only a region of interest is scanned. It is possible to
increase the frame rate by reducing the number of vertical lines scanned. When a
target area is placed in the center of the screen, sub-array readout can perform the
fastest readout. In sub-array readout, binning configuration is enabled.
Size and a position of the readout area can be configured according to the table below.
Binning
Camera Link
Regardless of binning
―
―
1×1 (Normal readout)
512 pixels
32 pixels
8 lines
4 lines
2×2 binning readout
256 pixels
16 pixels
4 lines
2 lines
4×4 binning readout
128 pixels
8 pixels
2 lines
1 lines
USB 3.0
Note
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Settings
Horizontal
Vertical
Size
Position
Size
Position
Interface
•
4 lines steps
Please refer to 10-2-22-2 [FRAME RATE CALCULATION] about the frame rate of each
readout mode.
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10-2-2 FRAME RATE CALCULATION
10-2-2-1 At Standard Scan
(1) Camera Link
Vn
= Number of vertical line (The center of the set area is the middle of the sensor.)
Exp1 = 1.004 ms to 10 s
1H = 9.744 36 × 10-6
•
The Exp1 value must be input to the calculation formula below in units of seconds.
[Calculation formula, Value of Frame rate ]
Calculation formula
Free running mode
1/(Vn/2×1H)
External trigger mode
(Edge trigger / Level trigger)
1/(Vn/2×1H+Exp1+1H×10)
External trigger mode
(Synchronous trigger
readout)
1/(Vn/2×1H+1H×18)
External trigger mode
(Fast Synchronous trigger
readout)
1/(Vn/2×1H+1H×5)
Horizontal
Vertical
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
Frame rate
(frame/s)
100
200
400
801
1603
3206
25 655
90
164
278
425
579
707
876
98
193
374
702
1251
2052
4664
99
198
393
771
1487
2773
11 402
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Vn
Exp1
Exp2
1H
int ()
=
=
=
=
=
Number of vertical line (The center of the set area is the middle of the sensor.)
1.004 ms to 10 s
1.05 ms to 10 s
-6
9.744 36 × 10
The decimal point is rounded down.
•
The Exp1 and Exp2 values must be input to the calculation formula below in units
of seconds.
[Calculation formula]
Binning
Free running mode
External trigger mode
(Edge trigger)
1024
1536
2048
―
1×1
512
―
2×2
―
―
4×4
―
1×1
―
1024
1536
2048
1024
1536
2048
512
2×2
―
―
4×4
―
1024
1536
2048
1024
1536
2048
―
1×1
1×1
1×1
External trigger mode
(Synchronous trigger
readout)
112≦Vn≦2048
―
112≦Vn≦2048
―
2×2
―
―
4×4
―
―
1024
1536
2048
64
1024
1536
2048
1/ (int(Vn/2048/30/1H)×1H)
1/ (int(Vn/2048/100/1H)×1H)
1/ (int(Vn/2048/30/1H)×1H)
1/ (Vn/2×1H+1H×10+Exp1)
1/ (int(Vn/2048/30/1H)×1H)
8≦Vn≦104
512
1×1
Calculation formula
8≦Vn≦104
1×1
1×1
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Vertical
1×1
1×1
External trigger mode
(Level trigger)
Horizontal
24≦Vn≦2048
1/ (Vn/2×1H+1H×4+Exp2)
1/ (int(Vn/2048/30/1H)×1H)
8≦Vn≦16
1/(Vn/2×1H+1H×18)
1×1
512
―
2×2
―
―
4×4
―
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[Value of frame rate (unit: frame/s)]
Binning
Free running mode
External trigger mode
(Edge trigger)
External trigger mode
(Level trigger)
External trigger mode
(Synchronous trigger readout)
Note
•
1×1 (Normal readout)
2×2 / 4×4
Horizontal
Vertical
1024 / 1536 /
2048
512
―
2048
1024
512
30
60
120
100
200
400
100
200
400
256
240
801
801
128
64
8
2048
481
968
7894
30
1603
3206
25 655
90
1603
3206
25 655
90
1024
512
256
128
64
60
120
240
481
707
164
278
425
579
707
164
278
425
579
707
8
2048
1024
512
876
30
60
120
876
90
164
279
876
90
164
279
256
128
64
8
2048
1024
512
240
481
713
886
30
60
120
428
583
713
886
98
193
374
428
583
713
886
98
193
374
256
128
64
240
481
968
702
1251
2052
702
1251
2052
8
4664
4664
4664
The calculation formula and the frame rate value of Start trigger mode (External
trigger mode) are same as the free running mode. About this mode, refer to 10-2-5-4
[Start trigger mode].
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10-2-2-2 At Slow Scan
(1) Camera Link, USB 3.0
Vn
= Number of vertical line (The center of the set area is the middle of the sensor.)
Exp1 = 3.021 ms to 10 s
-6
1H
= 32.4812 × 10
•
The Exp1 value must be input to the calculation formula below in units of seconds.
[Calculation formula, Value of Frame rate ]
Calculation formula
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Free running mode
1/(Vn/2×1H)
External trigger mode
(Edge trigger / Level trigger)
1/(Vn/2×1H+Exp1+1H×10)
External trigger mode
(Synchronous trigger readout)
1/(Vn/2×1H+1H×18)
External trigger mode
(Fast Synchronous trigger
readout)
(Camera Link)
1/(Vn/2×1H+1H×5)
Horizontal
Vertical
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
2048
2048
1024
512
256
128
64
8
Frame rate
(frame/s)
30
60
120
240
481
962
7696
27
50
85
133
184
228
287
29
58
112
210
375
615
1399
29
59
117
231
446
832
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10-2-3 CONFIGURING EXPOSURE TIME
The exposure time setting can be done by absolute value. The actual exposure time setting is
defined by the following formula, and the camera automatically calculates a larger and closest
value from the specified exposure time setting.
•
The Exp1 values must be input to the calculation formula below in units of seconds.
(1) Standard scan
Exp1 = 1 ms to 10 s (at sub-array 38.96 µs to 10 s)
Exp2 = Exp1 × 106 ÷ 9.744 36 µs (round up at decimal point)
9.744 36 µs × Exp2
(2) Slow scan
Exp1 = 3 ms to 10 s (at sub-array 129.99 µs to 10 s)
Exp2 = Exp1 × 106 ÷ 32.4812 µs (round up at decimal point)
32.4812 µs × Exp2
Available setting range of the exposure time is the following.
Free running mode
Free running mode (at Sub-array)
External trigger mode
Note
Standard scan
Slow scan
1 ms to 10 s
3 ms to 10 s
38.96 µs* to 10 s
129.99 µs to 10 s
1 ms to 10 s
3 ms to 10 s
* 38.96 µs (Standard scan) and 129.99 µs (Slow scan) is the minimum exposure time
when sub-array is set to 8 lines vertically symmetric (4 lines in top half and 4 lines in
bottom half) with respect to the horizontally center axis. The minimum exposure time
vary depend on vertical line number of sub-array setting.
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10-2-4 FREE RUNNING MODE
The camera has the free running mode which the exposure and readout timing can be set
by software command and controlled by an internal microprocessor. The free running mode
has normal readout mode (in which the exposure time is longer than the 1 frame readout
time) and electrical shutter mode (in which the exposure time is shorter than the 1 frame
readout time). These readout modes are automatically switched depending on the exposure
time setting.
Note
•
Please contact to Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor for the detail of the timing information.
10-2-4-1 Normal readout mode
The normal readout mode is suitable for observation, monitoring, field of view and focus
adjustment, and animation because it can operate with full resolution, which is faster than the
video rate*. (* at Camera Link = 100 frame/s, at USB 3.0 = 30 frame/s)
In addition, the exposure time can be extended to collect more signals and increase the
signal-to-noise ratio if the object is dark. In the normal readout mode, the exposure time is the
same or longer than the 1 frame readout time. In this mode, the frame rate depends on the
exposure time, and it becomes frame rate = 1/exposure time. The maximum exposure time is
10 s.
Figure 10-4
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10-2-4-2 Electrical shutter mode
The electrical shutter mode is used to get a proper signal level when signal overflow happens
due to too much input photons in normal readout mode. In this mode, the fastest frame rate is
100 Hz (via Camera Link) or 30 Hz (via USB 3.0) at full resolution even when the exposure time
is short.
[Camera Link]
Figure 10-5
[USB 3.0]
Figure 10-6
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10-2-5 EXTERNAL TRIGGER MODE
The camera has various external trigger functions to synchronize the camera with the
external equipment. In the external trigger mode, the external equipment becomes a master
and the camera becomes a slave.
Note
•
Please contact to Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor for the detail of the timing information.
10-2-5-1 Edge trigger mode
The edge trigger mode is used so that the exposure starts according to an external signal.
Exposure time is set by software command. In this mode, the exposure of the first line begins
on the edge (rising/falling) timing of the input trigger signal into the camera. (1023H and 1024H
in the following figure) The exposure of the second line is begun after the readout time of one
line passes (1022H and 1025H in the following figure), and the exposure is begun one by one
for each line.
Figure 10-7 (Ex. rising edge)
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10-2-5-2 Level trigger mode
The level trigger mode is used to control both exposure start timing and exposure time length
by inputting external trigger pulses. In the mode, the camera starts exposure at the start of high
or low period of the input trigger pulse and stops exposure at the end of high or low period of
the input trigger pulse. The example below is for the trigger level High. The exposure of the first
line begins when the trigger signal becomes High, and the exposure of the second line begins
after the readout time of line one passes. Each exposure begins one by one for each line. The
exposure of the first line is finished when the trigger signal becomes low, and signal readout is
begun. The exposure time of each line is defined by the time that the input trigger is high. The
minimum trigger pulse width is 1 ms + 50 µs.
Figure 10-8 (Ex. rising edge)
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10-2-5-3 Synchronous readout trigger mode
The synchronous readout trigger mode is used for continuous imaging when it is necessary to
control the exposure start timing of each frame from an external source. It is useful for confocal
microscopy. For example, when the camera is used with a spinning disk confocal microscope
and the camera exposure time is synchronized to the spinning disk's rotation speed, it is
possible to eliminate uneven illumination (called banding noise) caused by variation of the
spinning disk rotation speed. Also, it is useful for securing as long exposure time as possible
while controlling the exposure start timings by external trigger signals.
It is possible to work with shorter interval time if you set fast synchronous readout trigger mode.
Fast synchronous readout trigger mode works with only Camera Link interface operation.
(1) Normal operation (when the pulse count is set as 1.)
The synchronous readout trigger mode is used for continuous imaging when it is
necessary to control the exposure start timing of each frame from an outside source and
also when it is necessary to secure as long exposure time as possible. In the synchronous
readout trigger mode, the camera ends each exposure, starts the readout and also, at the
same time, starts the next exposure at the edge of the input trigger signal (rising / falling
edge). That is, the interval between the same edges of the input trigger becomes the
exposure time.
Figure 10-9 (Ex. rising edge)
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(2) Pulse count
Also in the synchronous readout trigger mode, synchronous readout can be controlled by
specifying, set by command, the number of timing pulses to determine the exposure time.
The following figure shows the exposure timing when the pulse count is set as 3.
Figure 10-10 (Pulse count)
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10-2-5-4 Start trigger mode
The start trigger mode is to start operating the camera by a trigger input for a continuous
imaging. It is useful to secure the frame rate as fast as possible when continuous image
acquisition and not to sacrifice the exposure time. For example, when it is necessary to
measure the phenomenon after stimulation, it is possible to start continuous image acquisition
at the stimulation timing.
The start trigger mode is to start operating the camera by a trigger input for continuous imaging,
and it works at the highest frame rate because it is operated in internal trigger mode. In the start
trigger mode, the camera starts exposure and switches to internal trigger mode by the edge of
an external trigger signal (rising / falling edge).
Figure 10-11 (Ex. rising edge)
10-2-5-5 External trigger delay function
In most cases when a delay is needed between the laser pulse emission and the exposure start
is needed, a delay unit is set between the laser and camera to control trigger timing. In each
external trigger mode of the camera, the delay can be set to the trigger signal input to the
camera by command. With this setting, a range of trigger can be arranged without a delay unit.
The range for delay time is 0 µs to 10 s (10 µs steps).
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10-2-6 TRIGGER OUTPUT
The camera provides a range of trigger output signals to synchronize with an external instrument
and the camera becomes the master and the external instrument becomes the slave. There are
three different trigger output functions as follows. Also, it can output continuous High output
(High output fixed) or continuous Low output (Low output fixed).
These three different trigger output functions can be selected by software command, and
they are output from Timing out connector.
Note
•
Please refer to Figure 10-4 to Figure 10-11 about details of each trigger output functions.
10-2-6-1 Global exposure timing output
It shows the global exposure timing where all lines expose at the same time. There is a case
that one event is divided into two frames because the timing of the exposure in each line is
different for the rolling shutter. However, by using the Global exposure timing output the global
exposure becomes possible for the phenomenon that happens for this period. Global exposure
timing output shows the period where all lines expose at the same time.
Note
•
There is no output signal when the exposure time is less than the frame rate.
10-2-6-2 Programmable timing output
By using the programmable timing output, synchronizing external devices is simple. A system
that needs simple timing signal does not require a delay unit or pulse generator. It is possible to
program and output a pulse that has an optional pulse width and an optional delay time to the
end of readout timing or Vsync. The setting range for delay time is 0 µs to 10 s, and the setting
range for pulse width is 1 µs to 10 s.
The relation between the parameter which can be set with each reference signal, and an output
signal becomes below.
Reference
signal
Output signal
Read End
Camera outputs a pulse after certain delay, from the end of sensor readout. Also the
pulse width can be set.
Vsync
Camera outputs a pulse after certain delay, from the beginning of readout. Also the
pulse width can be set.
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Figure 10-12 Programmable timing output
10-2-6-3 Trigger ready output
The trigger ready output is useful to make the frame intervals as short as possible in external
trigger mode. For example, when the camera is working in the edge trigger mode, the next
frame can start after the previous frame exposure is done. Thus, the camera cannot accept a
trigger for the next frame during the exposure period. To reduce useless time to be as short as
possible, it is necessary to know the period when the camera can accept a trigger for the next
frame. The trigger ready output shows the trigger ready period when the camera can accept an
external trigger in the external trigger mode.
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10-2-7 SLOW SCAN
It can change from the standard scan (Default)
Read-out noise is reduced with slow scan.
Note
•
to the slow scan with a command.
Please refer to Figure 10-2-2 FRAME RATE CALCULATION about the frame rate value and
calculation formula with slow scan.
10-2-7-1 Timing Diagram
The read-out time is 33 ms at full frame and the frame rate is 30 frames/s at fastest.
The timing diagram for slow scan is similar to the timing diagram for the standard scan except
readout time. Please refer to the timing diagram of standard scan for each trigger mode.
Figure 10-13
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10-2-8 GLOBAL RESET
10-2-8-1 Timing diagram
Global reset function enables to reset the electric charge of all pixels at the same time. Then all
pixels can start exposure at the same time.
Global reset can work with Edge trigger mode and Level trigger mode.
[Edge trigger mode]
Figure 10-14
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[Level trigger mode]
Figure 10-15
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10-3 LIGHT SHEET MODE
10-3-1 READ-OUT DIRECTION
With normal area mode, the camera readout from the center line to the top line and to the bottom
line simultaneously.
With light sheet mode, the camera readout from the top to the bottom line or from the bottom to
the top line.
Light sheet mode works with only Camera Link interface operation. And the fastest frame rate is
49 frames /s.
Figure 10-16 Normal area mode
Figure 10-17 Light sheet mode
(1) Top to bottom read-out：The data is read-out from the top to the bottom line.
(2) Bottom to top read-out：The data is read-out from the bottom to the top line.
Figure 10-18 Top to bottom read-out
Figure 10-19 Bottom to top read-out
Light sheet mode supports three operation modes. Also light sheet mode supports sub-array
read-out.
(1) Free running mode
(2) Edge trigger mode
(3) Start trigger mode
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10-3-2 FRAME RATE CALCULATION
[Calculation formula]
1/(Exp1+(Vn+10)×1H)
Vn
= Number of vertical line (the number of lines from the starting edge of the
sensor.)
Exp1 = 9.744 36 µs to 10 s
1H = 9.744 36 µs to 100 ms
•
The Exp1 value must be input to the calculation formula below in units of seconds.
[Value of frame rate]
Horizontal width × Vertical width
2048
Frame rate (frame/s)
2048
49
1024
99
512
196
256
384
128
738
64
1368
8
5401
4
6841
Size and position for sub-array read-out can be configured according to the table below.
Settings
Size
Position
Vertical 4 lines steps
10-3-3 READ-OUT TIME OF THE HORIZONTAL LINE
Read-out time and exposure time can be varied with light sheet mode.
Readout time = Vn × 1H
Vn = Number of vertical line
1H = 9.744 36 µs to 100 ms
The range of exposure time with light sheet mode is as shown below.
The maximum exposure time can be decided according to the readout time of a frame, which is
longer than 10 s or not.
1H to (Vn × 1H) when (Vn × 1H)
1H to 10 s
when (Vn × 1H)
< 10 s
≧ 10 s
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10-3-4 TIMING DIAGRAM
[Free running mode]
Figure 10-20 Free running mode
[Edge trigger mode]
Figure 10-21 (Ex. rising edge)
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[Start trigger mode]
Figure 10-22 (Ex. rising edge)
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10-3-5 PROGRAMMABLE TIMING OUTPUT
By using the programmable timing output, synchronizing with external devices is simple. A
system which needs simple timing signal does not require a delay unit or pulse generator. It is
possible to program and output a pulse that has an optional pulse width and an optional delay
time to the end of readout timing, Vsync or Hsync. The range of delay is 0 µs to 10 s, and the
range of pulse width is 1 µs to 10 s.
The relation between the parameter which can be set with each reference signal, and an output
signal becomes as shown below.
Reference signal
Output signal
Read End
Camera outputs a pulse after certain delay from the end of sensor readout. Also
the pulse width can be set.
Vsync
Camera outputs a pulse after certain delay from the beginning of readout. Also
the pulse width can be set.
Hsync
Camera outputs a pulse after certain delay from the ending of readout. Also the
pulse width can be set.
Figure 10-23 Programmable timing output
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External trigger
0H
1H
・
・
1023H
1024H
.
.
2046H
2047H
Exposure
Hsync
Delay
Pulse Width
Figure 10-24 Programmable timing output referenced with Hsync
When you choose Hsync for the reference of programmable timing output, camera can output
some pulses before start the exposure. It is called as Pre-Hsync. You can set the number of
Pre-Hsync with a software command.
10-4 REAL-TIME CORRECTION FUNCTIONS
There are a few pixels in CMOS image sensor that have slightly higher readout noise
performance compared to surrounding pixels. The camera has real-time variant pixel
correction features to improve image quality. The correction is performed in real-time
without sacrificing the readout speed at all. This function can be turned ON and OFF.
(Default is ON)
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11. PRECAUTION WHEN USING CMOS IMAGE
SENSOR
This camera uses scientific CMOS image sensor. Careful attention must be paid to the
following points when using CMOS image sensor:
(1) White spot
Subjecting CMOS image sensor to extended exposures may cause failure in part of the
silicon wafer, resulting in white spots. Currently this phenomenon is not currently
preventable. If CMOS image sensor is at a fixed temperature, recurrence of the white
spot increases proportionally with the exposure time, so this can be rectified with dark
subtraction*. Cosmic ray may generate white spot.
*
After acquiring an image using a certain exposure time is loaded, CMOS image sensor is exposed to darkness for the
same amount of time, and another image is obtained. After this, the difference between the images is determined, and
the data for the dark portion of the original image is nullified.
(2) Folding distortion
A rough-edged flicker may be visible when imaging striped patterns, lines, and similar
subject matter.
(3) Over light
•
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Be careful not to input too strong light such as high-energy laser
into CMOS image sensor because CMOS image sensor may be
damaged by over light.
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12. MAINTENANCE
12-1 CARE
Perform cleaning of this equipment with the dry soft cloth.
•
Do not wipe with a damp cloth or unclean cloth.
Then, the glass window on the image sensor should be cleaned according to the following.
(1) Blow the dust from the glass window with an air duster.
(2) Moisten a lens cleaning paper with a little ethanol, and wipe over center area of the
window, gently.
•
Use Lens Cleaning Paper for cleaning of glass window in front of the image sensor.
•
Please use a plastic tweezers and take extra care not to scratch the glass window with the
tweezers. Even with plastic tweezers, there is possibility to make scratch on the glass window
in case tweezers touch it.
•
Please avoid touching the surrounding parts of image area when wiping the glass window.
(3) Confirm whether dust is not left.
Attach the camera to an optics, and check if there is dust or not under the uniform light
condition. If there is dust on the image, please clean the glass window again.
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12-2 INFORMATION ON COOLING WATER
FOR THE CIRCULATING WATER COOLER
•
Regarding handling cooling water and circulating water cooler, please refer to instruction
manual attached to the circulating water cooler.
•
It is recommended to use soft water (except deionized water) for cooling water.
•
Do not use hard water for cooling. It cause inside of cooling water circulating path to be
calcified or corroded and it result lower flow rate or water flow stop. When using hard water,
please conduct a process to soften water before use it.
12-2-1 WHEN USING COOLING WATER OTHER THAN RECOMMENDED
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Note
Pure water
• Deionized water is not appropriate for cooling water. There is possibility that deionized water
absorb component of cooling water path and it may cause corrosion. In addition deionized
water is easy to be polluted and cause impurity, sliminess or forming foreign substances. It
cause lower flow rate or water flow stop.
Note
Distilled water / Deionized water
• When using the camera inside clean room, it is possible to use distilled water or deionized
water by conducting periodical check. However please notice it increases possibility of
corrosion inside cooling water path, lowering flow rate or water flow stop.
• Monthly check : Check water impurity, non-existence of sliminess, foreign particle is
not mixed with water or not adhered inside water path and no unusual
odor. If you find any of the issues, please exchange cooling water and
clean cooling water path.
Note
Soft water from tap
• It is possible to use soft water from tap with conducting periodical change of cooling water
and check up. However please notice it increases possibility of corrosion inside cooling
water path, lowering flow rate or water flow stop.
• Monthly check : Check water impurity, non-existence of sliminess, foreign particle is
not mixed with water or not adhered inside water path and no unusual
odor. If you find any of the issues, please exchange cooling water and
clean cooling water path.
• Exchange cooling water every 3 months.
• Clean cooling water path every 6 months.
Note
Bottled water
• One example of soft water which is commonly available is mineral water (Hardness less
than 70). Please check hardness of water by referring product information of bottled water
manufacturer.
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13. TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST
If an abnormality occurs, look up the possible causes in the following tables and, if
necessary, report the details to Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor.
13-1 IMAGE IS NOT TRANSFERRED
Cause
Measures
AC adapter or other cable is loose
AC adapter or other cable is broken
Reconnect the cable
Replace the cable
The correct command has not been sent
to the camera
Recheck command
Chapter
7
7
13-2 ALTHOUGH IMAGES ARE TRANSFFERED
(1) Scratches or discoloration visible on the screen
Cause
Measures
Lens is dirty
Wipe the lens
Chapter
12
(2) Image is blurred
Cause
Measures
Lens is not focused
Condensation appear
Contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor
Confirm the operating environmental conditions
Chapter
17
8
(3) Only shadowed images are output
Cause
Measures
Lens mount cap has been left on
Amount of light is too much or too low
Remove the cap
Reduce amount of light
Chapter
(4) All screens overflow
Cause
Measures
Too much amount of light
Contrast enhancement is too high
Reduce amount of light
Reduce gain
Chapter
(5) Noise appears on the screen
Cause
Measures
Exogenous noise
Poor connection of internal connector
Find and remove cause
Defective circuit system
Contact Hamamatsu subsidiary or
local distributor
Chapter
17
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14. SPECIFICATIONS
14-1 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
(1) Electric specifications
Camera Link
Imaging device
Effective number of pixels
Cell size
6.5 µm (H) × 6.5 µm (V)
Effective area
Full well capacity (typ.)
Readout noise (typ.)
Dynamic range *1
Cooling method
Cooling
temperature
Top: standard scan
Bottom: slow scan
Readout mode
at Forced air-cooled
at Water-cooled
at Maximum cooling
at 1024 lines
at center position
at 8 lines
at center position
at Horizontal 512 pixels
at 8 lines
at center position
Normal readout mode
Binning readout mode
Sub-array readout mode
Light sheet mode
Dark current
- 10 °C (Ambient temperature: + 20 ºC)
- 20 °C (Water temperature: + 20 ºC)
- 30 °C (typ.)
(at Water-cooled;
Water temp. 15 °C, Ambient temp. 20 °C)
100 frame/s
30 frame/s
30 frame/s
200 frame/s
60 frame/s
60 frame/s
25 655 frame/s
7894 frame/s
7 696 frame/s
25 655 frame/s
－
1×1
2×2,4×4 (Digital binning) *2
Configurable for each
Upper and lower
vertical 8 pixels and
symmetric area
horizontal 512 pixels.
20 ms to 204.8 s
―
Exposure time
9.7 µs to 10 s
―
Readout mode
Full/Sub-array
―
at - 10 °C
at - 20 °C
at - 30 °C
0.06 electron/pixel/s
0.02 electron/pixel/s
0.006 electron/pixel/s
16 bit
Linearity
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1.0 electrons (median) 1.6 electrons (r.m.s) at standard scan
0.8 electrons (median) 1.4 electrons (r.m.s) at slow scan
Readout time
A/D bit
Exposure time
(Standard scan)
13.312 mm (H) × 13.312 mm (V)
30 000 electrons
37 000 : 1
Peltier device + Forced air-cooled, Water-cooled
at Full resolution
Frame rate
USB 3.0
Scientific CMOS image sensor
2048 (H) × 2048 (V)
Free running mode
Free running mode
/ Sub-array mode
External trigger mode
Less than 3 %
1 ms to 10 s
38.96 µs to 10 s
1 ms to 10 s
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Exposure time
(Slow scan)
Free running mode
Free running mode
/ Sub-array mode
External trigger mode
129.99 µs to 10 s
3 ms to 10 s
0.46 electrons/count (typ.)
Conversion factor
Dark offset
100 counts (at Normal readout)
Edge trigger,
Level trigger,
Synchronous readout trigger,
Start trigger
External input
External input
(SMA connector)
(SMA connector)
(Camera Link)
3.3 V LVCMOS level
3.3 V LVCMOS level
External trigger Function
External signal input
External trigger input level
External trigger output level
External trigger delay function
0 µs to 10 s (10 µs steps)
Global exposure timing output,
Trigger ready output,
Programmable timing output 1,
Programmable timing output 2,
Programmable timing output 3
(Continuous High or Low output)
Real-time offset correction,
Real-time gain correction,
Real-time defect pixel correction (Default)
External signal output
Image processing function
Camera Link Full
configuration*3
Interface
Lens mount
*
*
*
1
2
3
USB 3.0
3 ms to 10 s
USB 3.0 Super Speed
C-mount (C11440-22CU) / F-mount (C11440-22CU01)
Calculated from the ratio of the full well capacity and the readout noise.
Digital binning processing in the camera.
Original mode based on 80 bit mode
(2) Power supply specifications
Input power supply
DC 12 V
Camera
Typical output
-
AC adapter
Power consumption
Input power supply
Typical output
55 W
AC 100 V to AC 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz 2.5 A
DC 12 V 8.34 A
Power consumption
70 VA
Note
•
Fluctuations of input power supply voltages are not to exceed ± 10 % of
the nominal voltage.
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(3) Operating environment
Ambient operating temperature
0 ºC to + 40 ºC
Ambient storage temperature
-10 ºC to + 50 ºC
Ambient operating humidity
at Forced air-cooled
Less than 70 %, no condensation
at Water-cooled
Less than 50 %
(at ambient temperature 20 °C)
at Maximum cooling
Less than 40 %
(at ambient temperature 20 °C)
Ambient storage humidity
Less than 90 %, no condensation
Operating space
Indoor, altitude up to 2000 m
(4) Dimensional outline and weight
Dimensional outline
85 mm (W) × 85.5 mm (H) × 125 mm (D)
Weight
Approx. 2.0 kg (Camera only)
Note
•
Please see Chapter 15 [DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES] for detail of dimensions.
•
Be careful not to drop off the camera or not drop underfoot when making it
move because it is approx. 2.0 kg.
(5) Applicable standards
EMC
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14-2 CONDENSATION
At the Water-cooling, if ambient temperature and ambient humidity become high,
condensation will take place easily. Use the camera under the environment where
condensation will not take place referring to the following graph.
Figure 14-1
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14-3 SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS(TYP.)
Figure 14-2
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14-4 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
14-4-1 CAMERA LINK INTERFACE
The camera is based on Camera Link interface [Camera Link full configuration Deca mode],
that transfers 80 bit data in parallel (8 bit x 10 port). It is an extended interface of Camera
Link full configuration Standard.
(1) Pin assignments of Camera Link connector 1 (SDR-26)
Camera connector
Frame grabber connector
Channel Link signal
1
1
Inner Shield
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
X0X1X2XclkX3SerTC+
SerTFGCC1CC2+
11
12
13
16
15
13
CC3CC4+
Inner Shield
14
15
16
17
14
12
11
10
Inner Shield
X0+
X1+
X2+
18
19
20
9
8
7
Xclk+
X3+
SerTC-
21
6
SerTFG+
22
23
24
5
4
3
CC1+
CC2CC3+
25
26
2
26
CC4Inner Shield
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Camera connector
Frame grabber connector
Channel Link signal
1
1
Inner Shield
2
3
4
25
24
23
Y0Y1Y2-
5
22
Yclk-
6
7
21
20
Y3Terminated
8
9
19
18
Z0Z1-
10
17
Z2-
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
16
15
13
14
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
ZclkZ3Inner Shield
Inner Shield
Y0+
Y1+
Y2+
Yclk+
Y3+
Terminated
Z0+
22
23
24
25
5
4
3
2
Z1+
Z2+
Zclk+
Z3+
26
26
Inner Shield
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(3) Camera Link bit assignments
28 bit solution
pin name
Port
Plug No.1,
Channel Link X
Port
Plug No.2,
Channel Link Y
Port
Plug No.3,
Channel Link Z
TxIN0
Port A0
D0_0
Port D2
D1_10
Port G5
D3_5
TxIN1
TxIN2
Port A1
Port A2
D0_1
D0_2
Port D3
Port D4
D1_11
D1_12
Port G6
Port G7
D3_6
D3_7
TxIN3
Port A3
D0_3
Port D5
D1_13
Port H0
D3_8
TxIN4
TxIN5
Port A4
Port A5
D0_4
D0_5
Port D6
Port D7
D1_14
D1_15 (MSB)
Port H1
Port H2
D3_9
D3_10
TxIN6
TxIN7
Port A6
Port A7
D0_6
D0_7
Port E0
Port E1
D2_0
D2_1
Port H3
Port H4
D3_11
D3_12
TxIN8
TxIN9
TxIN10
TxIN11
TxIN12
TxIN13
TxIN14
TxIN15
TxIN16
Port B0
Port B1
Port B2
Port B3
Port B4
Port B5
Port B6
Port B7
Port C0
D0_8
D0_9
D0_10
D0_11
D0_12
D0_13
D0_14
D0_15 (MSB)
D1_0
Port E2
Port E3
Port E4
Port E5
Port E6
Port E7
Port F0
Port F1
Port F2
D2_2
D2_3
D2_4
D2_5
D2_6
D2_7
D2_8
D2_9
D2_10
Port H5
Port H6
Port H7
Port I0
Port I1
Port I2
Port I3
Port I4
Port I5
D3_13
D3_14
D3_15 (MSB)
D4_0
D4_1
D4_2
D4_3
D4_4
D4_5
TxIN17
TxIN18
TxIN19
Port C1
Port C2
Port C3
D1_1
D1_2
D1_3
Port F3
Port F4
Port F5
D2_11
D2_12
D2_13
Port I6
Port I7
Port J0
D4_6
D4_7
D4_8
TxIN20
TxIN21
TxIN22
TxIN23
Port C4
Port C5
Port C6
Port C7
D1_4
D1_5
D1_6
D1_7
Port F6
Port F7
Port G0
Port G1
D2_14
D2_15 (MSB)
D3_0
D3_1
Port J1
Port J2
Port J3
Port J4
D4_9
D4_10
D4_11
D4_12
TxIN24
TxIN25
TxIN26
LVAL
FVAL
Port D0
LVAL
FVAL
D1_8
Port G2
Port G3
Port G4
D3_2
D3_3
D3_4
Port J5
Port J6
Port J7
D4_13
D4_14
D4_15 (MSB)
TxIN27
Port D1
D1_9
LVAL
LVAL
LVAL
LVAL
TxCLKIn
PClk
Pixel Clock
A,B,C
PClk
Pixel Clock D,E,F
PClk
Pixel Clock
G,H,I,J
LVAL
(Line Valid signal)
This signal show the period during which the line part of the image data from
CMOS image sensor is in effect.
This is “ON” when during the period the line is active.
FVAL
(Frame Valid signal)
This signal shows the period during which the vertical part of the image data from
CMOS image sensor is in effect. This is “ON” during the period the frame is active.
D0_0 to D4_15
This is the image signal data from CMOS image sensor converted A/D.
”D0 to D4” has 16 bit data in each. MSB shows the most significant bit.
Please see 14-4-2 [OUTPUT TIMING SPECIFICATIONS] for details.
(Digital image data)
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14-4-2 OUTPUT TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
(1) Normal readout
Camera Link Timing (Normal)
F1
C.L Fvalid
F3
F2
F4
C.L Lvalid
F1
C.L Fvalid
V1023
C.L Lvalid
V1024
V1022
V2
V2045
V1
V2046
V0
V2047
Tx Clock 85 MHz
F1
CL Fvalid
410 clock
CL Lvalid
CL Port A Data
CL Port B Data
CL Port C Data
CL Port D Data
CL Port E Data
CL Port F Data
CL Port G Data
CL Port H Data
CL Port I Data
CL Port J Data
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4 clock
V1023
V1024
L: Lower byte
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
H2035 L H2040 L H2045 L
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
U: Upper byte
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
H2035 U H2040 U H2045 U
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
H2036 L H2041 L H2046 L
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
H2036 U H2041 U H2046 U
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
H2037 L H2042 L H2047 L
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
H2037 U H2042 U H2047 U
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
H2038 L H2043 L
0xFF
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
H2038 U H2043 U
0xFF
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
H2039 L H2044 L Line Info
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
H2039 U H2044 U Line Info
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
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(2) 2x2 binning readout
Camera Link Timing (2x2 Binning)
F1
C.L Fvalid
F2
F3
F4
C.L Lvalid
C.L Fvalid
F1
V511
C.L Lvalid
V512
V510
V2
V1021
V1
V1022
V0
V1023
Tx Clock 85 MHz
F1
CL Fvalid
205 clock
CL Lvalid
CL Port A Data
CL Port B Data
CL Port C Data
CL Port D Data
CL Port E Data
CL Port F Data
CL Port G Data
CL Port H Data
CL Port I Data
CL Port J Data
209 clock
V511
V512
L: Lower byte
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
H1010 L H1015 L H1020 L
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
U: Upper byte
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
H1010 U H1015 U H1020 U
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
H1011 L H1016 L H1021 L
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
H1011 U H1016 U H1021 U
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
H1012 L H1017 L H1022 L
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
H1012U H1017 U H1022 U
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
H1013 L H1018 L H1023 L
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
H1013 U H1018 U H1023 U
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
H1014 L H1019 L Line Info
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
H1014 U H1019 U Line Info
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
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(3) 4x4 binning readout
Camera Link Timing (4x4 Binning)
F2
F1
C.L Fvalid
F3
F4
C.L Lvalid
F1
C.L Fvalid
V255
C.L Lvalid
V256
V2
V254
V509
V1
V0
V510
V511
Tx Clock 85 MHz
F1
CL Fvalid
103 clock
CL Port A Data
CL Port B Data
CL Port C Data
CL Port D Data
CL Port E Data
CL Port F Data
CL Port G Data
CL Port H Data
CL Port I Data
CL Port J Data
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311 clock
V256
V255
CL Lvalid
L: Lower byte
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
H500 L
H505 L
H510 L
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
U: Upper byte
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
H500 U
H505 U
H510 U
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
H501 L
H506 L
H511 L
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
H501 U
H506 U
H511 U
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
H502 L
H507 L
0xFF
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
H502U
H507 U
0xFF
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
H503 L
H508 L
0xFF
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
H503 U
H508 U
0xFF
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
H504 L
H509 L Line Info
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
H504 U
H509 U Line Info
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
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(4) Sub-array readout
Camera Link Timing (Vertical Sub Array 2 same size regions readout)
F1
C.L Fvalid
F2
F3
F4
C.L Lvalid
F1
C.L Fvalid
V(o1+w)
V(o2)
V(o1+w-1)
V(o1-2)
V(o2+w-2)
V(o1-1)
V(o2 +w-1)
V(o1)
V(o2+w)
C.L Lvalid
Tx Clock 85 MHz
F1
CL Fvalid
4 clock
410 clock
V offset1 + width (Top region)
CL Lvalid
V offset2 (Bottom region )
CL Port A Data
L: Lower byte
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
H2035 L H2040 L H2045 L
H0 L
H5 L
H10 L
H15 L
H20 L
CL Port B Data
U: Upper byte
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
H2035 U H2040 U H2045 U
H0 U
H5 U
H10 U
H15 U
H20 U
CL Port C Data
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
H2036 L H2041 L H2046 L
H1 L
H6 L
H11 L
H16 L
H21 L
CL Port D Data
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
H2036 U H2041 U H2046 U
H1 U
H6 U
H11 U
H16 U
H21 U
CL Port E Data
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
H2037 L H2042 L H2047 L
H2 L
H7 L
H12 L
H17 L
H22 L
CL Port F Data
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
H2037 U H2042 U H2047 U
H2 U
H7 U
H12 U
H17 U
H22 U
CL Port G Data
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
H2038 L H2043 L
0xFF
H3 L
H8 L
H13 L
H18 L
H23 L
CL Port H Data
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
H2038 U H2043 U
0xFF
H3 U
H8 U
H13 U
H18 U
H23 U
CL Port I Data
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
H2039 L H2044 L Line Info
H4 L
H9 L
H14 L
H19 L
H24 L
CL Port J Data
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
H2039 U H2044 U Line Info
H4 U
H9 U
H14 U
H19 U
H24 U
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15. DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES
15-1 C11440-22CU
(Unit: mm)
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15-2 C11440-22CU01
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16. WARRANTY
Hamamatsu Photonics have fully inspected this system and checked that its performance
conforms to specifications. In the unlikely event of breakdown or other malfunction, contact
Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor.
(1) Unless otherwise stated by Hamamatsu subsidiary or local distributor, this system is
under warranty for 24 months from the delivery date.
- Degradation with cosmic rays, the radiation (X-rays, gamma rays, UV light, etc.) of CMOS image sensor is
excepted.
(2) The warranty only covers defects in the materials and manufacturing of the system.
You may be liable for repairs during the warranty period in the event of a natural
disaster or if you handle the system contrary to the instructions in this manual, use it
without due caution, or try to modify it.
(3) We will repair the system or replace it, subject to availability, free of charge within the
terms of the warranty.
REPAIRS
(1) If you notice anything wrong with the camera, confirm whether or not it is malfunctioning
by referring to the troubleshooting checklist in this instruction manual. You must first
clarify the symptoms in order to avoid any misunderstanding or error.
(2) If you have any trouble or are unclear about anything, contact Hamamatsu subsidiary
or local distributor giving the product name, serial number and details of the problem. If
Hamamatsu Photonics consider the problem to be a malfunction, we will decide
whether dispatch an engineer or have the camera returned to us for repairs.
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17. CONTACT INFORMATION
Manufacturer
HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K. K., Systems Division
812 Joko-cho, Higashi-ku, Hamamatsu City, 431-3196, Japan
Telephone (81) 53-431-0124, Fax: (81) 53-435-1574
E-mail: [email protected]
Local contact information worldwide could be found under:
www.hamamatsu.com
 The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
 The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of parts or all of this manual is prohibited.
 If one of the following problems occurs, please contact Hamamatsu Photonics.
(See the CONTACT INFORMATION.) We will deal with the problem immediately.
 Some contents of the manual are dubious, incorrect or missing.
 Some pages of the manual are missing or in the wrong order.
 The manual is missing or dirty.
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