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Carefully  loosen  the  lens  mount  lock  ring  using  the  supplied  DVC  lock  ring 
wrench.  

 

 

Orient  the  camera  so  that  the  lens  mount  is  pointing  downward  and  carefully 
unscrew the lens mounting ring.  

 

 

Place  the  camera  face  down  on  a  clean,  dry  surface  to  prevent  particles  from 
accumulating on the CCD faceplate. 

 

 

Use  a  CLEAN,  DRY  (preferably  brand-new),  camel-hair  lens  cleaning  brush 
(such  as  those  used  by  photographers)  to  gently  wipe  the  particles  off  of  the 
CCD faceplate.  

 

 

Re-examine  the  CCD  faceplate  after  removing  the  dust.  If  a  smudge  is  still 
visible,  proceed  by  dipping  a  clean,  lint-free  cotton swab  in  ethyl  or  isopropyl 
alcohol. The swab should be saturated, but not dripping. 

 

 

Carefully draw the swab once across the CCD faceplate surface, then rotate the 
swab 180 degrees to expose the fresh surface and draw it across the filter surface 
again. Be careful not to pool alcohol on the glass surface.  

 

 

Re-examine once again and repeat the process once, if necessary.  

 
If  contamination  continues  to  be  a  problem,  please  call  DVC  Customer 
Service for assistance.  
 

Caution: Ethyl and isopropyl alcohols are highly flammable! Do not use 
near extreme heat, arcing electrical equipment (such as space heaters) or 
open  flame!  Use  only  with  proper  ventilation.  Follow  all  safety 
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the alcohol product. 

 

8.

 

Warranty and After-Sale Service 

DVC Company warrants equipment manufactured to be free from defects of material and workmanship. 
Any part or parts will be repaired or replaced when proven by DVC examination to have been defective 
within  two  years  from  the  date  of  shipment  to  the  original  purchaser.  Any  warranty  repairs  will  be 
performed at the factory or as otherwise authorized by DVC, in writing. Transportation charges to DVC 
shall be pre-paid by purchaser. 
 
This warranty does not extend to DVC manufactured equipment subjected to misuse, accident, neglect or 
improper application. Nor does the warranty extend to DVC manufactured equipment that is repaired or 
altered  by  anyone  other than  DVC  or  those authorized  by  DVC,  in  writing.  Products  manufactured  by 
other  companies,  but  re-sold  by  DVC  such  as  lenses,  optical  and  electro-optical  assemblies,  power 
supplies, cables, image processor boards and software are warranted by the original manufacturer. 
 
This  warranty  is  in  lieu  of  all  other  warranties  expressed  or  implied.  DVC  shall  not  be  liable  for  any 
collateral or consequential damages. 
 

Summary of Contents for DVC-4000

Page 1: ...TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR DVC 4000 CAMERAS Manual Number 86 4000 01 Release Date August 23 2006 ...

Page 2: ...exposure mode with electronic shuttering 8 5 2 2 Continuous overlapped extended exposure mode 8 5 2 3 Continuous non overlapped exposure mode 8 5 2 4 Edge triggered exposure single frame capture mode 9 5 2 5 Bulb pulse width exposure mode 9 5 3 BINNING 9 5 4 REGION OF INTEREST 10 6 CCD PHENOMENA 10 6 1 BLOOMING 10 6 2 SMEAR 10 7 MAINTENANCE 12 IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION 12 7 1 CLEANING GUIDELI...

Page 3: ... AND POWER SUPPLY CONNECTORS 24 AUXILIARY CONNECTOR 24 Auxiliary Connector Pin Signal list 24 Pin 1 ENL 24 Pin 2 DIFF_RESET_OUT 24 Pin 3 TTL_RESET 25 Pin 4 GND 25 Pin 5 ENF 25 Pin 6 STROBE and programmable output 25 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS 25 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS 26 ...

Page 4: ...r end users the DVCView imaging application provides full control of up to 8 cameras simultaneously through an intuitive user interface and it enables the user to acquire pan zoom analyze and save imagery and metadata Additionally DVCView provides direct to disk video streaming time lapse capture image averaging image background subtraction and flat fielding For developers DVC also offers a softwa...

Page 5: ...he DVC 4000 camera DVC 4000 camera CameraLink or Gigabit Ethernet host interface board CameraLink or Gigabit Ethernet cable Regulated power supply Line cord with plug for country of service DVC software CD 3 1 Important information regarding the power supply The DVC 4000 power supply can be configured for 115VAC or 220VAC mains voltages via the selection switch on the underside of the unit Before ...

Page 6: ... step 4 4 Installing the camera hardware This camera contains sensitive electronic devices that can be damaged by static discharge Use appropriate static control methods when handling the camera Avoid contact with connector pins when cables and plugs are removed Mount the camera in the desired location IMPORTANT To avoid dust accumulation on the CCD sensor do not remove the protective lens mount c...

Page 7: ...r the software controlled through camera trigger command via the CameraLink serial port Developers should consult the DVC Camera API documentation for further information on the software controlled triggers If the TTL external trigger is used the trigger signal must be active low The trigger point is the high to low leading edge of the trigger signal 5 1 Operating speed The DVC 4000 is capable of ...

Page 8: ...nds ranging from 111 5 microseconds to 235 milliseconds 40MHz Readout Increments of 58 5 microseconds ranging from 58 5 microseconds to 125 milliseconds 5 2 2 Continuous overlapped extended exposure mode In this mode exposure and readout are overlapped but the exposure ranges from one frame time time taken to read out entire frame to many seconds This mode is typically used if intermediate exposur...

Page 9: ...hy denoting a camera setting in which the shutter stays open as long as the shutter button is depressed Bulb mode in the DVC 4000 is analogous in that the CCD exposes as long as the trigger signal is asserted a low logic level on the external trigger or a low command on the CameraLink CC1 control line Upon the rising edge of the trigger signal readout of the exposure is initiated Maximum exposure ...

Page 10: ...erformance image sensor with remarkably ideal behavior over a wide operating range To be as versatile as possible the DVC 4000 camera exploits as much of the CCD capability as possible and provides the user a great degree of control over the CCD functions As a result it is possible to observe some interesting low level CCD phenomena under certain extreme conditions 6 1 Blooming Blooming is the res...

Page 11: ...an extremely high light intensity is incident on the CCD The result is regions of elevated signal level extending above and below very bright regions Kodak interline CCDs exhibit very low smear levels and smear should not be noticeable under normal operating conditions ...

Page 12: ...ns mount cap until ready to mount the camera on the application If the camera is removed from the application immediately replace the cap Doing so will keep dust and other contaminants from accumulating on the optical surfaces In addition please note the following model specific guidelines 7 1 2 Standard non cooled camera precautions While the lens mounting ring and locking flange allow the user s...

Page 13: ...es chemical contamination or other damage due to improper cleaning may void the warranty Remove the camera from the optical assembly and bring the camera to a clean dry location where it is safe to use flammable solvents please see caution below Carefully loosen the lens mount lock ring using the supplied DVC lock ring wrench Orient the camera so that the lens mount is pointing downward and carefu...

Page 14: ...note that removal of the IR filter can allow debris to collect on the CCD faceplate Please use every precaution to avoid contact with the CCD faceplate and to keep the camera securely mounted to the optical system or capped when not in use 7 1 6 How to remove the IR filter Caution This procedure will cause the focus calibration to be lost Readjustment of the lens back focus will be required after ...

Page 15: ...ng anti clockwise and then remove the lens ring Remove the filter from the filter ring with lens tissue and store in a protective container Replace the lens ring on to the filter ring and screw on clockwise Remove the lens ring from the lens cap ...

Page 16: ...fully examine the CCD faceplate in a clean location under a strong direct light Try to determine if the contaminants are a few dust particles an oily smudge such as a fingerprint or both 7 1 7 2 What if the contamination is only a few dust particles If you are sure that the contamination is particulates Use a CLEAN DRY preferably brand new camel hair lens cleaning brush such as those used by photo...

Page 17: ...ble Do not use near extreme heat arcing electrical equipment such as space heaters or open flame Use only with proper ventilation Follow all safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of the alcohol product 8 Warranty and After Sale Service DVC Company warrants equipment manufactured to be free from defects of material and workmanship Any part or parts will be repaired or replaced when prove...

Page 18: ...ucts shipped due to continuing product improvements and variations DVC reserves the right to make changes to product specifications and documentation at any time without notice The information in or references from this document are believed to be accurate and reliable however no responsibility is assumed by DVC for its use DVC reserves the right to change modify or correct the information contain...

Page 19: ...y are ignored The camera will remain in this continuous operation until disabled through software command It can then be re armed for another trigger event Continuous overlapped exposure mode with electronic shutter Strobe pulse occurs only if enabled software command or external trigger TTL_RESET Pixel clock runs continuously ENF output exposure image data output strobe output texp trigger ignore...

Page 20: ...e camera is operating continuously are ignored The camera will remain in this continuous operation until disabled through software command It can then be re armed for another trigger event Continuous overlapped extended exposure mode Strobe pulse is disabled due to continuous nature of exposure software command or external trigger TTL_RESET Pixel clock runs continuously ENF output exposure image d...

Page 21: ...will remain in this continuous operation until disabled through software command It can then be re armed for another trigger event Continuous non overlapped exposure mode Strobe pulse occurs only if enabled software command or external trigger TTL_RESET Pixel clock runs continuously ENF output exposure image data output strobe output texp trigger ignored until camera operation halted exposure Trea...

Page 22: ... software Edge triggered exposure mode Strobe pulse occurs only if enabled readout exposure software command or external trigger TTL_RESET Pixel clock runs continuously ENF output exposure image data output strobe output texp Treadout trigger ignored during exposure and readout exposure readout exposure software command or external trigger TTL_RESET Pixel clock runs continuously ENF output exposur...

Page 23: ...ra returns to the armed state awaiting the next trigger Any trigger activity during the readout sequence is ignored Bulb pulse width exposure mode Strobe pulse occurs only if enabled software command or external trigger TTL_RESET Pixel clock runs continuously ENF output exposure image data output strobe output texp trigger ignored until readout complete exposure Treadout exposure software command ...

Page 24: ... TTL_RESET Input 4 GND 5 ENF Output 6 STROBE INT PULSE Output Pin 1 ENL ENL refers to Enable Line It is an active high TTL signal and is asserted during the valid pixel period on each line as shown in the diagrams in Appendix A It returns low during the inter line period between each line and during the inter frame period between each frame Pin 2 DIFF_RESET_OUT This pin is an active low TTL signal...

Page 25: ...eturns low between frames Pin 6 STROBE and programmable output STROBE is a TTL output that if enabled is high during the actual sensor exposure time in certain modes Refer to the diagrams in Appendix A for details on STROBE operation with respect to the exposure interval in each mode STROBE is typically used to synchronize an external flash lamp or other device with the camera The STROBE signal ca...

Page 26: ...Hz 1024 X 1024 8 15 512 X 512 15 26 256 X 256 25 39 ROI selected examples 21 43mm diagonal Imager Size DB 9M Power Connector Camera Link MDR 26 Camera Connector X 20 Standard Tripod mount Camera Mount F mount C mount optional Lens Mount 18 ozs 505 grams 30 ozs 900 grams 38 ozs 1077 grams Weight W T1 Cooler W T2 Cooler 3 25 H X 3 25 W X 1 73 L 3 25 H X 3 25 W X 2 56 L 3 90 H X 3 90 W X 2 57 L Size ...

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