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Shad-o-Box 1K/2K HS User Manual 

 

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Software Installation and Setup 

Operating Systems Support 

The current released GigE Vision framework supports up to Windows 10.  
 
For Linux the Teledyne DALSA GigE Vision Application Programmers Interface (API) for Linux is available.  
 
For additional support please contact our support team for the software and the latest status.  
 

Obtain software 

CD 
Check the CD that shipped with your detector for installation files for CamExpert, the GigE driver and/or the 
ShadoCam software. To obtain the latest versions, or software for a newer operation system, it may be necessary to 
go to the Teledyne DALSA website for the latest updates. 
 
Website 
Visit the Teledyne DALSA website to download the latest free version of the Sapera LT SDK, including the 
CamExpert image viewer:  
 
http://www.teledynedalsa.com/imaging/products/software/sapera/lt/download/ 
 
The download is free after filling out the on-line registration form. Make sure to select “Full SDK” as your 
download option. 
 

Sapera LT and CamExpert Installation 

A link to download the software will be emailed to you after submitting the application. Complete the download 
process and run the installation file (e.g. “SaperaLT80xSDKSetup.exe”). 
CamExpert is an image viewer designed to evaluate your detector. The Sapera SDK is a set of development tools 
and documentation for creating your own software for interfacing to the product. Please download the appropriate 
materials and follow the instructions that are part of that download. 
The Sapera SDK installation also contains a large number of helpful example projects to help you get started with 
integration the detector into your own application software. For additional examples specific to the Shad-o-Box HS 
detector please contact our support team at the contact info listed on page 2 of this manual. 
 
GigE Vision framework for Sapera LT installation 
The GigE Vision framework installs the GigE Vision Module for Sapera and includes the Network Imaging package 
which is required to access a GigE Vision detector.  
Refer to the “GigE Vision Module for Sapera” user manual and “Network Imaging Module for Sapera LT” user 
manual which are included in the installation.  
 

 

Summary of Contents for Shad-o-Box 1K HS

Page 1: ...Teledyne DALSA Shad o Box 1K 2k HS Detector User Manual December 11 2018 www TeledyneDALSA com ...

Page 2: ...uit and electronics technology software and highly engineered semiconductor wafer processing Products and services include image sensor components electronic digital cameras X ray detectors vision processors image processing software and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS high voltage semiconductors image sensors and mixed signal CMOS circuits Contact Information Please feel free...

Page 3: ...Body and Front Cover 7 Periodic Maintenance 7 Calibration 7 5 Specifications 8 6 Connectors Cables and Status Indicators 9 7 Setting up the Detector 10 GigE Network Adapter 10 Connect Ethernet cable 10 Connect power cable 10 Status Light 10 Software Installation 10 8 Software Installation and Setup 11 Operating Systems Support 11 Obtain software 11 Sapera LT and CamExpert Installation 11 Optimizin...

Page 4: ...Shad o Box 1K 2K HS User Manual p 4 Shuttering 17 11 Mechanical Drawings 18 Revision History 20 ...

Page 5: ...DALSA assumes no responsibility for the proper installation of X ray shielding X ray shield enclosure testing or safe and prudent operation of the camera system in the end user s installation It is the end users responsibility to ensure that local and federal guidelines regarding the installation and operation of X ray sources are followed For those parties supplying the power requirements to the ...

Page 6: ...old by Teledyne DALSA as replacement parts may result in increased emission or decreased immunity of the Shad o Box HS Detector Static precautions Observe proper ESD static control procedures when handling system components The use of properly grounded wrist strap is highly recommended Installation Precautions Never connect or disconnect cables while power to the detector is on Damage to the detec...

Page 7: ...etector body surface Wipe off with a clean soft cloth Do not use any harsh cleansers or solvents that may damage the paint or other finishes on the detector In the event of detector exposure to bio hazardous materials proper cleaning procedures should be undertaken prior to removal or maintenance of the detector Periodic Maintenance No periodic maintenance or service is needed Calibration To have ...

Page 8: ... 1 Non linearity 10 90 FS 1 5 Readout period 3 45 ms Output data rate 40 MHz 1 dark current doubles approx every 8 C 2 ADU Analog Digital Unit 1 LSB Least Significant Bit 3 time required to transfer image from sensor to camera memory Camera Specifications Units Typical supply voltage 12 0 Volts Supply voltage range 11 to 13 Volts Maximum supply current 1 0 Amps Typical power dissipation 10 Watts D...

Page 9: ...type FHG 0B 302 CLAD52Z straight type FGG 0B 302 CLAD52 Detector Status LED The detector is equipped with a color LED used to display the status of the detector s operation The table below summarizes the operating states of the detector and the corresponding LED states Color of Status LED Meaning 1 Off No power 2 Green Detector is operational pin Description 1 Supply voltage 12V 2A 2 Ground The po...

Page 10: ... Intel PRO 1000 MT adapter Review the NIC documentation concerning any special driver required for Windows Install the PCI bus Gigabit NIC as described by the NIC manufacture s documentation Connect Ethernet cable Connect the Ethernet cable from the detector to the computer Ethernet jack Secure the RJ 45 connector to the detector Connect power cable Connect a power cable from the detector to a 12V...

Page 11: ...ion Sapera LT and CamExpert Installation A link to download the software will be emailed to you after submitting the application Complete the download process and run the installation file e g SaperaLT80xSDKSetup exe CamExpert is an image viewer designed to evaluate your detector The Sapera SDK is a set of development tools and documentation for creating your own software for interfacing to the pr...

Page 12: ...arger than 9000 bytes For this reason we advise to set the packet size to 9014 bytes jumbo packet enabled Interrupt Moderation Normally each time a packet is received by the network card the associated driver will receive an interrupt Obviously when the packet rate is very high that is at high transfer rate which is common for GigE Vision systems this represents significant overhead Most network c...

Page 13: ...n conditions the host PC system CPU may be busy with tasks other than the imaging application Incoming image packets remain in the PC memory allocated to store packets instead of immediately being copied into the image buffer By increasing the number of NIC network interface card receive buffers more incoming image packets can be stored by the NIC before it must start discarding them This provides...

Page 14: ...e used to manage flow control i e the speed at which stream packet can be output to the network This is useful when connecting multiple detectors to the same port of the network card or when the network card Ethernet switch if used is simply too slow to process those packets A careful selection of equipment will ensure that the network equipment is fast enough to handle data ...

Page 15: ...requests will not be used Connecting 1 After the install is complete plug in the detector communication cable 2 Power up the detector 3 After powering up the detector the application automatically detects the detector This may take up to 1 minute Wait until the detector connected indicator in the task bar shown below has confirmed that a connection has been established the red cross over the camer...

Page 16: ...the grabbing process generates multiple frames by operating in a continuous mode To snap an image Click the Snap button The Detector has now snapped a single frame The image appears in the GUI window To grab multiple images Click the Grab button The detector is now armed and ready to acquire images in continuous mode To stop a Grab process the user must press the Freeze button After the Freeze but...

Page 17: ...e interval is marked with the dark green rectangle Row Pixel Array Time ReadOut Integration Time Frame N Frame N 1 Trigger Input Trigger Output The period of time in between successive frame read outs dark green is used to fire the pulsed X ray source The width of this time period can be programmed via the detectors command interface by adjusting the ExtendedExposure us parameter The ExtendedExpos...

Page 18: ...Shad o Box 1K 2K HS User Manual p 18 11 Mechanical Drawings Shad o Box 1K HS Model all measurements are in mm ...

Page 19: ...Shad o Box 1K 2K HS User Manual p 19 Shad o Box 2K HS Model all measurements are in mm ...

Page 20: ...Box 1K 2K HS User Manual p 20 Appendix A Revision History Revision Number Change Description Revision Date 01 Draft release May 10 2016 02 New address January 12 2018 03 Added SB2kHS detector December 11 2018 ...

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