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6 Preliminary Pantera TF 11M and 6M User’s Manual
DALSA 03-32-10096-03
Programmability
• Simple ASCII protocol controls gain, offset, frame rates, trigger mode, test pattern
output, up to 4x4 binning, and camera diagnostics
• Serial interface (ASCII, 9600 baud, adjustable to 19200, 57600, 115200), through
Camera Link™
Description
The Pantera TF 11M and 6M digital cameras provide high-sensitivity 14 bit images with a
4008 x 2672 (output 4032 x 2672) or 3076 x 2048 spatial resolution respectively. The
cameras use DALSA’s full frame FTF4027M and FTF3020M CCDs to simultaneously
achieve outstanding resolution and gray scale characteristics. A square pixel format and
high fill factor provide superior, quantifiable image quality even at low light levels.
Applications
The Pantera TF 11M and 6M are outstanding performers in fast, very high resolution
applications. 14 bit performance provides up to 8192 distinct gray levels—perfect for
applications with large interscene light variations. The low-noise, digitized video signal
also makes the camera an excellent choice where low contrast images must be captured in
challenging applications.
Specific applications include:
• Flat panel inspection
• Microscopy
• Aerial reconnaissance
• Medical and non-destructive test x-ray
1.2 Image Sensors
Pantera TF 11M
The Pantera TF 11M4 offers frame rates at up to 4.4 frames per second (fps) using two
output taps to simultaneously read out data or 2.6 fps using one output tap. The Pantera
TF 11M2 uses one output tap. This camera uses DALSA’s FTF4027M full-frame CCD
image sensor. The FTF4027M provides the highest possible image quality for its
resolution, with lower dark current, lower noise, and higher dynamic range than any
competitor.