Nikon MRDI user manual CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Line Scan Camera Rev a Fairchild Imaging, Inc, Terminology

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FAIRCHILD IMAGING

OWL CAMERA SERIES

USERS MANUAL

The CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Line Scan Camera

Rev A

© 2004 Fairchild Imaging, Inc.

Fairchild Imaging, Inc.

1801 McCarthy Blvd.

Milpitas CA 95035 USA

1-800-325-6975

www.fairchildimaging.com

PRELIMINARY DOCUMENT

The information in this manual is preliminary.

All information provided in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of writing. No responsibility is assumed by Fairchild Imaging for its use. Fairchild Imaging intends to make this manual as accurate as possible and reserves the right to make changes to this information without notice.

Terminology

Every effort has been made in this manual to use standard, consistent definitions. In particular, the following terminology has been adopted:

•Configuration refers to CameraLinkTM setup including choice of Base, Dual Base or Medium; one or two PCs; transmitted data path width, etc.

•Mode refers to synchronization control; i.e., Freerunning, ExSynch, etc.

•Parameter refers to user-settable variables such as exposure (integration) time, line rate, etc.

•Environment refers to the entire collection of user-settable items: configuration, mode, parameters, image/test pattern, etc.

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Contents OWL Camera Series CAM/CMOS-2K.LS CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Line Scan Camera Rev a Fairchild Imaging, Inc TerminologyTable of Contents Product Support TroubleshootingHandling Instructions Camera Link IntroductionProgrammability Camera HighlightsDescription UsabilityCamera Specification RDI and Mrdi Performance Specification Full Spectrum of ApplicationsThermal Considerations LinkRDI and Mrdi Responsivity Curve Image Sensor Page Camera Hardware Interface Installation OverviewConnectors, Pinouts, and Cables Power Supply Camera Pin # Frame Grabber Pin # Channel Link SignalBack View of CAM/CMOS 2K.LS LED Indicator Status LampHirose HR25-7TR-4P Receptacle Quick Start with the Camera LinkTM Interface CommandsCamera Control You must cover lens when performing this operation SSM LED Camera Command Summary Command Definition SummaryFour Modes for Synchronizing with the CAM/CMOS 2K.LS GSNSummary of CAM/CMOS-2K.LS Modes Line Start End 2 -- Mode 1 Freerunning 3 -- Mode 2 ExSync Synchronization Data Camera Output ElectShutter Synchronization Timing Values CAM/CMOS-2K.LSCamera Dimensions and Mounting Facilities Mechanical and Optical GuidanceLensing Lens Mount Extender TubePage Page Illumination LensesPositioning Accuracy of the Sensor Chip in the Camera Light SourcesLens Modeling Electrostatic Discharge Cleaning the Sensor WindowHandling Instructions Preventing ESD DamageUse the Camera Control Interface to Perform Checks TroubleshootingCheck the Obvious Things Out First Other Areas You Should CheckEverything Seems To Be Working, But No Image Data Clocking/Output SignalsNo Output Or Non Specification Output Horizontal Lines or Patterns in OutputProduct Support Channel Link is a Widely-Used Signaling Method Camera LinkTM IntroductionCommunication Video Data SignalsCamera Control Signals For More Information on CameraLinkTM PowerPort Assignments Camera Link Connections -- the MDR 26-Pin Connector Figure A.1 Channel Link OperationPage Page Figure A.4 Camera Link Cable