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Kuro™ sCMOS Camera System Manual

4411-0159
Issue 2
March 28, 2019

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Page 1: ...www princetoninstruments com Kuro sCMOS Camera System Manual 4411 0159 Issue 2 March 28 2019...

Page 2: ...untries The information in this publication is believed to be accurate as of the publication release date However Teledyne Princeton Instruments does not assume any responsibility for any consequences...

Page 3: ...ry 15 2 5 Kuro Camera and System Maintenance 16 2 5 1 Camera 16 2 5 2 Optical Surfaces 16 2 5 3 Repairs 16 Chapter 3 Install LightField 17 3 1 Prerequisites 17 3 2 Installation Procedure 17 Chapter 4...

Page 4: ...dix E PCI Express PCIe Card 39 E 1 Install the PCI Express PCIe Card 39 E 2 Connect Kuro to the PCIe Bus 40 E 3 Troubleshooting 41 E 3 1 System Does Not Boot Normally 41 Warranty and Service 43 Limite...

Page 5: ...e Time Readout Time 30 Figure A 1 Typical Power Supply 32 Figure B 1 Outline Drawing Kuro Front View 33 Figure C 1 Block Diagram Typical Liquid Cooled Kuro Setup Diagram 35 Figure E 1 Typical PCI Expr...

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Page 7: ...the installation setup configuration and acquisition of imaging data collected using a Kuro system This document provides all information necessary to safely install configure and operate the Kuro beg...

Page 8: ...ry of Operation This chapter provides an overview of sCMOS camera technology as used in the Kuro camera Chapter 6 Operating Features This chapter provides information about features and how to optimiz...

Page 9: ...d in this Manual CAUTION A Caution provides detailed information about actions and or hazards that may result in damage to the equipment being used including but not limited to the possible loss of da...

Page 10: ...cautions To prevent permanently damaging the Kuro system observe the following precautions at all times If using high voltage equipment such as an arc lamp with the camera system turn the camera power...

Page 11: ...y be installed used under very specific circumstances Refer to Appendix E PCI Express PCIe Card on page 39 for complete information Kuro system components are connected using USB3 0 data cable and are...

Page 12: ...rolenses significantly degrade QE when light is incident at any angle other than normal to the sensor surface Large Pixels and Wide Dynamic Range The 11 m 2 pixel pitch of the Kuro sensor captures 2 8...

Page 13: ...blinking indicates the camera is booting up Once the camera has completed the initialization process this LED is extinguished Power Turns the camera on and off Trigger External trigger input DC IN Con...

Page 14: ...d software configurations and tailoring options and features accordingly The optional patent pending IntelliCal package is the highest performance wavelength calibration software available providing u...

Page 15: ...notify Teledyne Princeton Instruments immediately and file a claim with the carrier Be sure to save the shipping carton for inspection by the carrier If damage is not apparent but system specificatio...

Page 16: ...place and secured 2 5 2 Optical Surfaces Optical surfaces are to be cleaned using only a filtered compressed air source Hand held cans are not recommended as they may spray propellant onto the window...

Page 17: ...ost computer includes a USB3 port If it does not support USB3 refer to the host computer manufacturer s instructions for installing a USB3 interface card The installation disk and hardware key are ava...

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Page 19: ...ents recommends isolating the camera to its own USB3 0 root hub as shown in the Windows Device Manager A method for creating an independent root hub in computers with many USB devices is to install a...

Page 20: ...omputer can be powered on 1 With the camera off connect the USB3 0 cable between camera and host computer 2 Power the camera on 3 Wait 30 seconds before launching the application An LED on the rear of...

Page 21: ...on CMOS sensors have limited dynamic range The parallel digitization of all pixels in a row provides CMOS devices with a tremendous speed advantage Imagine a CCD with 1200 x 1200 pixels and each pixel...

Page 22: ...sensor ADC conversion 5 3 Rolling and Global Shutter Readout CMOS image sensors support two shutter readout modes Global Shutter Readout Not currently supported by Kuro In this mode a global charge cl...

Page 23: ...ng multiple pre exposure clearing cycles with CMOS because each pixel is reset as part of the normal readout process and the charge transfer registers that can hold residual signals are not present 5...

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Page 25: ...ion selected by the user to be captured and delivered to the host PC in place of the full image This can substantially increase frame rates and lower the amount of data that needs to be processed Fram...

Page 26: ...is ROI is typically defined so that it spans the entire width of the sensor i e all available columns but reduces the number of rows being read out With Kuro since the CCD is rotated by 90 when defini...

Page 27: ...6 1 is provided to easily access these signals and each breakout BNC cable is labeled according to its function Figure 6 1 Typical BNC Cable Table 6 1 Trigger Cable Pinout Signal Description Trigger...

Page 28: ...rating a constant light source e g a CW laser DC lamp Other experiments that can use this mode are high repetition studies where the number of light impulses occurring during a single shutter cycle is...

Page 29: ...the last row s exposure and the end of the first row s exposure This is also equal to the exposure time configured in LightField provided the exposure time is greater than the readout time With Rolli...

Page 30: ...solates fan vibration from the rest of the camera Side by side testing with competing products indicate that Kuro outperforms competitors in terms of vibration isolation To achieve the ultimate in low...

Page 31: ...ply Specifications Table A 2 provides power supply specifications Table A 1 Sensor Specifications Parameter Specification Window UV grade fused silica Broadband MgF2 anti reflective coating on both su...

Page 32: ...kplate MCD4204 quick mount couplings terminating in the MC connector https www cpcworldwide com Product List Product 459 A 4 1 Hose Set Hose End 1 MCD1704 quick mount couplings to connect to MCD4204 c...

Page 33: ...33 Appendix B Outline Drawings This appendix provides outline drawings for the Kuro camera NOTE All measurements are in inches millimeters Figure B 1 Outline Drawing Kuro Front View 4411 0159_0018...

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Page 35: ...embly 2 Confirm the cooler and hoses are pre filled with blue colored coolant 3 Press one hose connector into its mate on the cooler 4 Repeat with the second hose connector 5 Press each hose connector...

Page 36: ...e the liquid level and confirm circulation NOTE The liquid surface will appear agitated with normal circulation 11 Turn on the camera power and continue the setup per Quick Start Guide 12 Use Software...

Page 37: ...rned off remove any previously installed expansion cards that the system does not need to function If you are unsure which cards can be safely removed call Teledyne Princeton Instruments Customer Serv...

Page 38: ...ce has been left around the external cooling fins for airflow switch off the camera immediately and contact Teledyne Princeton Instruments Customer Service Refer to Contact Information on page 46 for...

Page 39: ...Card Figure E 1 illustrates a typical PCIe interface card NOTE The specific PCIe card shipped with the Kuro may vary from that illustrated Figure E 1 Typical PCI Express Interface Card Perform the fol...

Page 40: ...components or PCIe bridge pins insert it with the proper orientation into the open slot The card should slide into place with minimal resistance and snap when fully inserted 5 Replace the cover on th...

Page 41: ...ommon type However Teledyne Princeton Instruments carefully selects power supplies for optimum noise performance EMI compliance and stability Do not swap power supplies with other lab equipment even t...

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Page 43: ...ANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of up to one 1 year after shipment During this period Teledyne Princeton Instruments will repair or repl...

Page 44: ...athode burn damage which carry NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED all image intensifier products for a period of one 1 year after shipment Refer to additional Limited One 1 year Warranty terms and con...

Page 45: ...ion an authorized service center 4 Before products or parts can be returned for service you must contact the Teledyne Princeton Instruments factory and receive a return authorization number RMA Produc...

Page 46: ...untries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts when an action may be brought or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above provisions may n...

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