Teledyne DALSA Piranha PC-30-02K60-00-R, User Manual, Page: 3 / 96

Piranha Color Camera 3
Contents
Features and Specifications 5
1.0 Introduction 5
1.1 Camera Performance Specifications 5
1.2 Image Sensor 11
1.3 Responsivity 12
Hardware Interface: Connectors and Timing 13
2.1 Installation Overview 13
2.2 Input/Output Connectors and LED 13
2.3 Camera LED 14
2.4 Power Connector 14
2.5 Camera Link Data Connector 15
2.6 Camera Timing 15
Software Interface: Configuring the Camera 21
3.1 First Power Up Camera Settings 21
3.2 Rebooting the Camera 22
3.3 Baud Rate 22
3.4 Select Cable 22
3.5 Help 22
3.6 Sensor Output 24
3.7 Data Output 26
3.8 Set Color Correction 27
3.9 Camera Selection Variables 28
3.10 Exposure Control 29
3.11 Spatial Correction 33
3.12 Averaging Horizontal Pixels 35
3.13 Processing Chain Overview and Description 36
3.14 Analog Gain and Analog Offset 38
3.15 Flat Field Correction 41
3.16 Digital Gain and Background Subtract 48
3.17 Look-Up Tables 49
3.18 Saving, Loading and Restoring Settings 51
3.19 Diagnostics 57
Optical and Mechanical Considerations 69
4.1 Mechanical Interface 69
4.2 Lens Mounts 70
4.3 Optical Interface 71
CCD Handling Instructions 73
5.1 Electrostatic Discharge and the CCD Sensor 73
5.2 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches 73
5.3 Cleaning the Sensor Window 74
Troubleshooting 75
6.1 Common Issues 75