CHROMA C4-DSP
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1. 2013 digital technology art s r l 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 Quantum efficiency of C500 model CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Wavelength nm 900 1000 1100 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual INDEX 2 26 PIN USER PORTCONNEC TOR ses ERE RENE ER ERE RENEE RER as 17 4 44 PIN PARALLEL PORT C ONNEC TOR s s noc 16 C CONNECTING THE CHROMA C4 DSP CCD CAMERA ss sss sss sss sss sss s sss sss ss ss sss asas sana as aas sasas 8 D DETAIL OF THE CHROMA S LOWER PANEL CONNECTORS su ELERS 15 I INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS sss ss sss sss sss sss s s s s ss s s sss sss asas asssn ananas sasas aaas sassa ananas ananas asas 10 INTRODUCTION TTT 4 M MOUNTING OR REPLACING HUIERS s sss sss s ss sss s sss ss sss sss sss asas ss ssssss rra 18 O OPTIC AL WINDOW CLEANING s sss sss sss sss s sss sss sss ssss sss assan asas assasss asas sasa sn anana ananas aas nasasa assan 20 P PERSO NAL COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS sss sss sss ss sss s sss sss sss ss sss sss sassa ss sssasas assa sasssns 6 PERSO NAL COMPUTER RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS ur 6 Q Quantum efficiency of C035 model iii sra iaa 22 Quantum efficiency Of C100 model sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 23 Quantum efficiency Of C130 model sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss2. Windows 98 Me2000 XP select Windows ES Desktop ES G My Documents E H My Computer H q 31 Floppy os H e Local Disk C1 Ed DYDICD RW Drive Ds 2 5 CD Drive E 3 Catalog E Drivers 1 FDL PCI E USB 9 Windows Windows XP Professional x64 select XPx64 as in the image below Then click on OK and it will start searching the drivers Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard searches v FDL USB 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Hardware Installation The software you are installing for this hardware At this point a window like the one USE Seral Converter A on the right appears click on has not passed Windows Logo testing to verte compatibility Continue Anyway with Windows F Tell me why this testing is important to go on with the installation and wait Continuing your installation of this software may impair while the wizard or destabilize the correct operation of your system installs the software either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly just few seconds recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOF Installation Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software USE Serial Converter 4 LC Setting a system restore point and backing up old files in case pour system nee
3. 32 or floppy disk insert it now Then click on Next to continue the installation What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Found New Hardware Wizard Pleate choose your search and installation options SS Check the functions selected as shown as in the screen on the left including the folder containing the Use the check boses below lo limit o expand the default search which indudes local i paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed d IVE 5 you a e looking for by using Search removable media floppy CO AOM the Browse function Include this location inthe search in this example EA indicates the CD Rom drive It opens the screen on the next page a Search for the best diver in these locations a Soo o J Don t search will choose the driver ta install Choose this option to select the device driver from alist Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Select the folder that contains the drivers for USB hardware according to the Operative System Browse For Folder Select the Folder that contains drivers for your hardware
4. Drivers Registration FDL PCI on XP 2000 FDL PCl on 98 He Explore CD ROM EJ 2002 2006 DTA al All Rights Reserved 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual CONNECTING THE CHROMA C4 DSP CCD CAMERA To install your hardware platform on the PC follow the steps below Connect the power supply cable supplied with a standard length of 2 5 m to the CHROMA C4 DSP CCD camera Carefully insert the connectorto the powersupply to prevent damage Connect the USB cable supplied with a standard length of 1 8 m to the corresponding port of the PC Tumonthe camera 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Attention Do nottouch the motor when it is working because it can reach high temperatures Ata room temperature of 20 C the standard operating temperature of the motor is 55 C Do nottouch the motor _e lt ses 9 2 A NS u The lateral sides of the camera and the power supply must be free to enable the correct functioning of the ventilation system Now you can install the drivers for the USB connection 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVERS When you use the camera forthe first time you will be asked to specify where the available drivers are located In the following you will find the sequence of operationsto be camed out An example with WINDOWS XP Operating Syst
5. stains use Kodak lens cleaning paper When you need to dust the filters we advise using filtered compressed air made specifically for and maintenance of cameras altematively you may use a special photographer sbrush 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual OPTICAL WINDOW CLEANING Both the optical window and the CCD cleaning are camed out in the clean room through a 30 magnifying power microscope This procedure removes any dust which may cause spotsto appearon the images you have taken These spots increase in particular when the focal ratio gets wider In other words an image may not show any marks at f 5 6 which however can be cleany noted at f 32 because of a geometncal problem of projection Due to the shutter elapsed time the extemal surface of the optical window may gather dust particlesthat can be easily removed In orderto do so we recommend the use of a compressed aircylinder TF designed specifically for optical cleaning Attention There are similar products that instead of usin compressed air use fluids containing liguefiable gases at ambient ressure they quickly ga ssify thus causing a compressed alreffect Absolutely do NOT use these products they may cause persistant ff marks or rings on the windows A product we recommend is DUST OFF by EDMUND OPTICS Thanks to DUSTFOFF or other similar products it is very easy to remove microparticles keep the
6. CHROMA C4 DSP user manual September 2013 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ou idiota i n 4 PERSONAL COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS csssccssccssccsssccssscnssccesscnsscessesssscnsccnscsoessoesssssenesees 6 PERSONAL COMPUTER RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS ssccsssccssccnssccssccesscnsscssscnsscnsccessscesssescesesees 6 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ovio 7 CONNECTING THE CHROMA C4 DSP CCD CAMERA sss sss sss ss esse seene senna neeaae nean neee 8 DETAILS OF THE CHROMA LOWER PANEL CONNECTORG ccsssccsssccssccssccsscccssccssscnssscesscesscescsssssonscenes 15 44 PIN PARALLEL PORT CONNECTOR una A A E A AR A AAA 16 26 PINUSER PORT CONNECTOR T 17 MOUNTING OR REPLACING FILTERS cea DE a a eN a a Ka 18 OPTICAL WINDOW CLEANING Sea 20 SPECIFICATION Siri a e A A A A ai cian 21 TYPICAL SPECTRAL RESPONSE unidas 22 Quantum eticienev ot COSMO L TTT 22 Quantum efficiency Of C130 model sese 24 Quantum encen y or LER model sd 25 Quantum etmticientv or C250 Modena 26 Ouiantumerriclency Of C500 MO Oli aii 27 CHROMA C4 DSP user manual INTRODUCTION CHROMA C4 DSP isthe result of 15 years of experience in scientific imaging This model is the fourth generation model of the CHROMA CCD cameras in production for more than 10 yearsand it bingstogetherall advantages deriving from direct experience in the field The senesis characterized by high sensitivity fast image downloading reduced weight and dimensions The key to its grea
7. ND 13 GND 14 GND 15 USB 16 AGND 17 AGND 18 VDD 19 NOTUSED 20 VSS 21 PWR 22 PWR 23 PWR 24 65V 25 3 3V OUT 26 TK 27 GND 28 GND 29 GND 30 USB 31 AGND 32 AGND 33 VDD 34 NOTUSED 35 VSS 36 PWR 37 PWR 38 PWR 39 GND 40 TDO 41 TMS 42 GND 43 GND 44 GND Typical value that may vary according to the camera model Note A A A A A A AGND Analogical Ground VDD 19V VSS 17V PWR Power supply GND Ground TDO TDI TCK TMS J TAG signals for 1 0 Processors All signals are LVTIL compatible except the analogical ones 2013 digital technology art s r l 26 PIN USER PORT CONNECTOR CHROMA C4 DSP user manual 000000000 00000060 00000000 1 3 3V OUT 2 PAO 3 PA1 PA2 5 PA3 6 PA4 7 PA5 8 PAG 9 PA7 10 PBO 11 PB1 12 PB2 13 PB 14 PB 15 PB5 16 PB6 17 PB7 18 IN ADO 19 IN ADI 20 INAD2 21 INAD3 22 SHUTIERIN 23 TRIGGER INPUT 24 TRIGGER OUTPUT 25 SHUTTER OUTPUT 26 GND A PA O 7 Bidirectional parallel port reserved for user A PB O 7 bidirectional parallel port reserved for user A IN AD 0 3 Analogical Input 2 5V A GND Ground Note All signals are LVTIL compatible except the analogical ones 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual MOUNTING OR REPLACING ALTERS CHROMA optionally managesa set of 6 or 8 filters with 25mm diameter and max 5mm thickness In addition to the filters on the w
8. NIK C Adapter for Nikon lens MIN C Adapter for 42x1 mm lens E Adapter from 42x0 75 to C mount Front panel with C mount and back focus the filter wheel cannot be placed 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual TYPICAL SPECTRAL RESPONSE The figure below showsthe typical spectral response versusthe wavelength expressed in nm for the different CHROMA C4 DSP models Quantum efficiency of C035 model 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength nm standard version version with mic ro lens 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Quantum efficienc y of C100 model 400 500 600 roo 800 G00 1000 Wavelength nm 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Quantum efficiency of C130 model Wavelength nm Er GS ol gt Bar UNA sn Su UA L 4 standard version version with micro lens 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual 0 0 00 O 0 O E N 900 1000 1100 P ho Wavelength nm Quantum efficiency of C150 model didada standard version version with mic ro lens 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Quantum efficiency of C250 model lt No microlens Clear Glass 70 O microlens Clear Glass 60 microlens No Glass Oy x a microlens MAR Glass 40 30 20 J 10 0 Tas 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 1150 Wavelength nm
9. d performance ITO All sensors except those with the optional anti blooming offer a 100 fill factor allowing to shoot marvellous images The main application fields are Biology Astronomy Plasma Physics Semiconductor Physics 2013 digital technology art s r l PERSO NAL COMPUTER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A CPU Dual Core 3 GHz A 1Gb RAM A Microsoft Windows XP SP3 A Hard Disk with at least 200 Mb of available disk space PERSO NAL COMPUTER RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS A CPU Quad Core 3 GHz orhigher A 1Gb RAM A 22 colour monitor A Microsoft Windows 7 CHROMA C4 DSP user manual 2013 digital technology art s r l SOFTWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE When you use the camera for the first time you need to install the VISTA software Insert the VISTA 3 CD ROM provided with the camera into the CD ROM reader walt a few seconds for the PC to load the QUICK INSTALL menu Click on VISTA 3 and QUICK INSTALL will start and guide you through the software installation process The default settings will install the complete software package and all options You may need to reboot the PC if certain files in use by Windowsneed to be updated CHROMA C4 DSP user manual amp QUICK INSTALL What must do VISTA 3 View VISTA 3 Help Ghostscript DTA Camera Libraries SDK for C C Active 4 and Visual Basic example LabView Library Standalone programs for FW RPFE REFE Utility Install Acrobat Reader 2 1
10. ds to be restored in the future 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New When the installation Hardware Wizard hasbeen The wizard has finished installing the software for completed a sc reen like the one A USB Serial Converter A shown on the nght will appear Click on Finish to close the wizard Click Finish to close the wizard c Back Cancel Now the same procedure will be camed out forthe installation of the drivers of USB Serial Converter B Atthe end of the installation process restart the PC recommended choice 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual DETAIL OF THE CHROMA LOWER PANEL CONNECTORS On the bottom side of the CHROMA you will find the connectors required to connect the camera to the PC to the power supply and to mount it on a photographic tripod in the middle upside Starting from the left the following connectorsare shown USER PORT 26 pin connector which implements an 8 bit parallel communication bidirectional and programmable 44 pin high density connector for power supply and USB connection 2013 digital technology art s r l 44 PIN PARALLEL PORT CONNECTOR 9 9 Z 23 10 eo 0 CHROMA C4 DSP user manual 11 12 ba 1 4 1 0 0 9 1 AGND 2 AGND 3 VDD 4 NOTUSED 5 VSS PWR 7 PWR 8 PWR 9 GND 10 5V OUT 11 TDI 12 G
11. em will be shown below The operations are similar for the other Operating Systems Follow the steps on the basis of your Operative System taking into consideration the fact that this procedure hasto be camed out fortwo USB Serial converters A and B WINDOWS XP Once you have connected the camera to the PC FE following the instructions reported on the previous J Found New Hardware 4 page a screen asshown on the right will EDL LISE appear informing you that new hardware has been detected Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Then a screen will Windows will search for current and updated software by appear as shown on looking on pour computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with pour permission the left where you Read our privacy policy will be asked to connect for Windows update Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search hor software Select No not at this C Yes this time only time and click on C Yes now and every time connect a device Next to continue the No not this time insta lla tion Click Next to continue 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual Found Hew Hardware Wizard Select the option This wizard helps you install software for Install from a list or FOL USE specific location Advanced recommended Ti IF your hardware came with an installation CD choice
12. heel a ninth filter can be directly mounted on the extemal adapter This filter is generally used to block Infra Red emission The following diagram shows the line the light follows before reaching the sensor Sel ecto Alter Infrored stop Preoteagraphio adapter A Teruel To gain access to any of the intemal filters the first thing you need to do is to remove the photographic adapter After removing the adapter take out if present the Infra Red stop Then get hold of the perforation and with an upward movement pull out the plug Now you should have access to the intemal filters 2013 digital technology art s r l Use a small screwdriver to remove a filter being careful not to damage the filter In orderto mount a new filter in the wheel you first need to remove the three clamping screws You can then place the filter in its proper place and tighten the screws again with the o ring In order to execute this operation we strongly recommend the use of stamp tweezers with a hooked end holding the screw in the tweezers in one hand and the screwdnver in the other hand CHROMA C4 DSP user manual We advise you to loosely fit the screw to avoid deformation of the O Ring We also suggest using a clean well lit table and if possible fine lattice gloves or similar to avoid leaving fingerprints on the mechanical or optical parts of the camera Latex gloves In orderto remove fingerprints or
13. shutter open for a few seconds via the camera control program and spray some air blast We kind ly advise against using cloths optical paperand cleaning liquids because the dirt will only mix up oreven increase which may cause damage to the coating of the optical window 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual SPECIACATIONS DARK ARRAY PIXEL HxV SIZE HxV ANC CURRENT FORMAT HxV mm ke e pixel s O nm 50C 100 06 5067 75 100 C250 3326x2504 5 4x5 4 17 96x13 52 25 5 3 5 45 57 48 100 3072x2048 27 65x18 48 40 55 64 The Quantum Efficiency Full Well Capacity and Dark Current values are to be considered typical Readout speed 4 Mpix s Integrated filter wheel opt 6 8 positions A D Converter 16 bit Max total noise typ 15e With double coating On request it can mount coating and or double coating windows with non parallel facesand windows in Beryllium with X ray scintillator screen According to the model The standard system for C HROMA C4 DSP series includes assembled unit in light alloy with threaded 42x0 75 input 1 8m USB link cable software forimage grab and processing under Windows XP VISTA 7 230 115 V power supply Y YV V V WV case manual with test report and 24 months warranty period Optionals RGB interferential filters set filters of 25 mm diameter E 8 positions integrated filter wheel 6 positions for C500 model filter 25 mm
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15. t performances is related to the use of CCD sensors with high quantum efficiency and a propnetary technology able to use the sensorto achieve maximum intrinsic performance Some of the main features 1 2 3 4 16 bit electronics at very low noise std lt 1 High read out speed 4 Mpix s CCD soft hyperdnve advanced sensor management technique able to exploit maximum intrinsic charactenstics High sensortemperature stabilization 0 1 C to provide a high reproducibility of the sensors performances The camera also allows great performances at many imaging applications at different spectral bands RGB Multi soectral thanks to the use of an integrated intemal 8 position filte wheel for 25 mm diameter filters 2013 digital technology art s r l CHROMA C4 DSP user manual The instrument is completed by the presence of integrated penpherals that allow the realization of complex imaging techniques all available on the AUX user port 16 bit bidirectional parallel port Signals forthe shutter total 2 x 32 bit pulse generators 1 x 32 bit delay generator IN OUT Tigger 4x12 bit A D channels a Se CHROMA C4 is connected to the personal computer by USB 2 0 and can easily be used ata distance up to 30 meters It mounts KAF CCD sensors displaying a wide range of resolutions and pixels dimensions The sensors are front illuminated supported by an excellent Quantum Efficiency with optional anti blooming protection orenhance
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