Tamarisk®320 User Manual
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1. Primary Electrical Connector 60 pin 30 pin l Input Power Voltage Range 5 5 5V n 5 18V Steady State Power Dissipation Nominal 1 0W im 1 1W Steady State Power Dissipation Max 1 3W ia 1 4W Max Current with Shutter Event 5 V lt 650mA 650mA Communication serial LVCMOS UART 1 8V USB and RS231 External Sync Input Output Yes PoUSB Power over USB Yes Environmental Operating Temp Range 402C to 672C 402F to 1532F Non operating Temperature Range 552C to 7596 679F to 1672F Shock performance 70 G shock all axis shock pulse w 11msec sawtooth Vibration performance 4 3 G three axis Shrs each Electromagnetic Interference FCC Class A digital device Humidity performance Non condensing 5 95 i Environmental Stewardship l ROHS WEEE Compliant Specifications subject to change without notice refer to www drsinfrared com for the most up to date product specifications For factory default operation and setings please refer to your Tamarisk 3 o Software ICD and Tamarisk 320 Software User Guide 26 v Tamarisk 320 User Manual DRS l TAMARISK 320 QUICK START DEMONSTRATION SET UP In this section hardware and accessories are recommended as well as procedures for properly connecting your Tamarisk 329 for use with DRS s Camera Control Software See Camera Control Software2. 10 Qe aul ON aja e 12 2 1 Infrared Waves and Radiation cccccccecccsececeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeceueeseessueesueeseeeseueeseeesaes 12 2 2 Microbolometers Detecting Infrared 12 293 Thermal IMAGING EO TOO 19 2 4 Anatomy of 18 5 5550 14 3 Setup and Operation ssessseesssssssseseeen nennen nnns nnns nans 17 WEE sis EE E Te 17 3e MiB MEET a 17 3 3 Power Connections and SEQUENCE cccsccccceececeeeeeeeeeeseucesseeeeseecesseeeeseueessaeeesaeeeseeees 18 34 Electrical MOM ACS DT Tm 19 A AAA CREDERE 20 4 1 Camera Functions and Image Optimization 20 B Mantenanceand ROUNE CIE aso MEI EMI 23 I II e TET 23 5 2 Routine and Recommended 6 23 6 elezione 25 6 1 Detailed Product Specifications cccccccccssscccee
3. performance WARNING A warning is intended to alert the user to the presence of potentially harmful circumstances and provide precautionary guidance for mitigating risk of personal injury and or damage to the product NOTE A note is a statement that clarifies or is used to emphasize important information Read all instructions Keep these instructions for future reference Follow all instructions Heed all warnings Do not submerge this apparatus in liquid of any kind Clean per recommended instructions using dry non abrasive cloth QU de i uc i au ds Do not install near any sources of intense heat such as radiators furnaces stoves or other apparatus that regulary produce excessive heat 8 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION The Tamarisk 329 is a VOx based long wave infrared LWIR video camera built around DRS s 17 um pixel pitch 320X240 microbolometer detector and is sensitive to thermal radiation emissions from 8 14 microns Introduced to the market in April 2011 the Tamarisk 359 lay claims as the world s smallest thermal video camera in its class With configurations having a design envelope just over 1 cubic inch 3 cubic centimeters in size weighing as little as 35 grams and dissipating approximately 1 Watt of power the Tamarisk 329 is ideally suited for applications where size weight and power req
4. Part No 1010590 001 12 cable terminated on one end with a keyed female connector compatible with 30 pin JST connector SHDR 30V S B and un terminated leads on the other Description Table 10 Tamarisk 320 Back Shell OEM Housing Item Back Shell Part No 1013744 SP Description Custom fit for the Tamarisk 320 with optional Feature Bard 1011339 001 Comes with standoffs and screws Table 11 Tamarisk 320 Tripod Mount Brackets Item Tripod Mount Bracket Part No 1014554 Tripod mounting bracket split clamp design fits all Tamarisk 320 version 1 5 or earlier with 1 4 20 threaded hole in base and notched cut outs to slide over screw heads on camera body Description 36 Tamarisk 320 User Manual Item Part No Description Part No Description Item Part No Description Table 12 Tamarisk 320 Feature Board Feature Board 1011339 001 Mui a wA 5 ARE 5 L gt S N Optional Feature Board provides power RS 170 Video out RS 232 and USB 2 0 serial command control through a single 30 pin connector cn Mi IRR 4444444 444 44 4 WE Ww Table 13 Tamarisk 320 Lens Retainer Ring Lens Retainer Ring Lens Retainer Ring for 40 A 99 155 TIM Required O ring AS568A 020 1002419 001 Lens Retainer Ring for 27 MF Lens Retainer Ring 40 MF Required O ring AS568A 016 1003145 001 Lens Retainer
5. Tamarisk 320 17 um 320x240 Long Wave Infrared Camera User Manual Document No 1012593 Revision E i 7 DRS Technologies A Finmeccanica Company Copyright 2012 DRS TECHNOLOGIES Inc All rights reserved 13532 N Central Expressway Dallas TX 75243 8 7 3177 4783 www drsinfrared com All rights reserved The contents of this document may not be reproduced in whole or in parts without the written consent of the copyright owner NOTICE ALL STATEMENTS INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE BUT ARE PRESENTED WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER WARRANTY HEREIN ALL DOCUMENT FILES AND SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITH ALL FAULTS DRS DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AND LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT ARE SET FORTH IN THE INFORMATION PACKET THAT SHIPPED WITH THE PRODUCT AND ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE SOFTWARE LICENSE OR LIMITED WARRANTY CONTACT YOUR DRS REPRESENTATIVE FOR A COPY IN NO EVENT SHALL DRS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS M
6. The Shutter is normally open allowing scene IR energy through to the sensor The shutter closes briefly when performing a one point calibration A clicking sound can be heard and 15 typical under normal operation The shutter can be controlled via an external command 2 4 4 Sensor and Bias Board The sensor FPA is mated directly to the Bias board The Bias board provides power for the FPA as well as signal conditioning DRS s U3600 is a 17 micron pixel pitch 320 x 240 uncooled VOx FPA with a LWIR spectral response range from 7 5um to above 14um Sensor level NETD is typically less than 30mK CAUTION Pointing the camera directly at the sun for extended periods of time may cause permanent damage and or temporarily affect thermal imaging performance 2 4 5 Processor Board The primary function of the processor board 15 to provide sensor clocking and image processing of the sensor data Functions include NUC pixel substitution video formating AGC ICE Color image optimization and provides power for LVCMOS UART 8 bit and 14 bit digital video Camera Link and shutter control 2 4 6 Feature Board The Feature board supports both mechanical and electrical interfaces for input power RS 232 and USB 2 0 serial interface and analog and digital video outputs through a single 30 pin connector and enables camera operation over a range of voltage inputs from 5 18 volts A Tamarisk 320 User Manual DRS 3 SET UP
7. 329 Base Feature Board Configuration using USB for both camera control and power and viewing digital video via Camera Link on a shared digital display Numbered steps below correspond to the numbers in the Connection Diagram illustrated above 1 Using the optional Camera Interface Cable P N 1002775 001 first insert the cable connector into the 30 pin connector on the Feature Board The connector is keyed to ensure proper pin alignment 2 Insert the Camera Interface Cable into the appropriate 30 pin connector on the breakout box Insert the mini USB terminal from the USB to mini USB Cable into the appropriate connector on the breakout box 4 Insert the USB terminal from the USB to mini USB Cable into an available USB port on the Laptoip or PC 5 For displaying digital video via Camera Link on a shared viewing display connect the Camera Link connector to the corresponding Cmera Link connector on the breakout box 30 68 par Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS 6 Connect the other end of the Camera Link cable to the appropriate Camera Link connector on the digital fram grabber Laptop for camera control and IR image display USB from PC to mini USB on breakout box Camera interface cable from camera to breakout box Camera Link cable from breakout box to frame grabber Figure 16 Photograph showing shared video display setup Frame Grabber Tamarisk 3
8. 7 3 VIEWING DIGITAL VIDEO ON A SHARED DISPLAY Pictured below are the recommended components for demonstrating digital video output on a shared viewing display PC not included Figure 14 Components Required for Shared Display Video a DRS Laptop or PC USB from PC to mini USB on breakout box Camera interface cable from Camera to breakout box Co ax cable BNC terminated from breakout box to mono plug AV input on display LCD display not shown in this picture Camera interface cable from camera to breakout box See section 8 2 for part number Camera Link cable Frame grabber Breakout Box See section 8 2 for part number USB from PC to mini USB on breakout box 29 68 Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS 7 3 1 Typical Setup for Viewing Digital Video on a Shared Display Refer to illustration below for recommended set up for viewing digital video via Camera Link on a shared dispaly Part numbers for accessories can be found in section 8 Configurations and Accessories of the Tamarisk 320 User Manual USB TO MINI USB CABLE FRAME GRABBER BREAKOUT BOX 2 CAMERA INTERFACE CABLE CAMERA LINK DRS CAMERA MODULE Figure 15 Connection Diagram for camera control and power through USB 2 0 7 9 2 Base 4 Feature Board Power Up and Operation via USB 2 0 with Camera Link Video out Outlined below is a step by step procedure for properly connecting your Tamarisk
9. 0 with Analog Displa Outlined below is a step by step procedure for properly connecting your 220 BASE FB using USB for both camera control and power and viewing the video output on a separate analog display Numbered steps below correspond to the numbers in the Connection Diagram illustrated above 1 Using the optional Camera Interface Cable P N 1002775 001 first insert the cable connector into the 30 pin connector on the Feature Board The connector is keyed to ensure proper pin alignment Alternatively the Camera Interface Cable with Unterminated Leads P N 1010590 001 may be used to 1solate individual pins when investigating or developing a custom interface a If an alternate method to supply power to the camera is being considered please make the physical connection to the camera prior to turning on the supply voltage 2 If the breakout box is being used connect the other end of the Camera Interface Cable into the appropriate 30 pin connector on the break out box 3 Turn on supply voltage or plug in USB cable if using power through USB optionFor displaying the analog video on a separate viewing display connect the BNC co ax connector to the corresponding BNC jack on the breakout box 4 Connect the other end of the co ax cable to the viewing display usingthe apporpriate adapters 28 Tamarisk 320 User Manual Figure 13 Actual set up for viewing analog video on a separate display
10. AND OPERATION 3 1 MOUNTING The Tamarisk 320 was designed as an OEM core with the versatility to be integrated into a wide range of applications When embedding or mounting the Tamarisk 320 it is important to provide proper heat strapping to maintain iso thermal performance as well as maintain an IP67 seal in applications requiring as much DRS makes available application notes to share feature performance best known methods and things to consider when designing a solution around an OEM core Please visit www drsinfrared com to get an up to date list of available application notes and white papers 3 1 1 Tamarisk 320 Mounting The Tamarisk 3 o has been designed for bulkhead mounting via the use of a retaining ring and sealing O ring capable of maintaining an IP67 seal at the bulkhead interface For this purpose DRS recommends EPDM rubber 70 shore A hardness Refer to the Tamarisk 329 Mechanical ICD for more details Figure 10 Tamarisk s2o Example of Bulkhead Mounting NOTE When embedding the Tamarisk 320 be sure to provide sufficent thermal strapping for addressing thermal conduction For optimal imaging performance the lens lens mount and detector FPA should be at the same temperature t is important to account for these issues in your design 3 2POWER REQUIREMENTS The Tamarisk 320 is designed to operate over a range of DC input voltages and consumes very little power under steady state conditions Please refer to section
11. Installation Guide for minimum system requirements It is recommended that you download the latest version of the Camera Control Software and view the on line TamariskP set up tutorial at www drsinfrared com 7 1INSTALLING THE TAMARISK 320 CAMERA CONTROL SOFTWARE Please refer to the Tamarisk 329 Camera Control Software user Guide P N 1012821for procedures on how to install your software 7 2 VIEWING ANALOG VIDEO ON A SEPARATE DISPLAY Pictured below are the recommended components for demonstrating analog video RS 170 output on a separate viewing display PC not included Tamarisk 320 Available from DRS see section 8 1 for part number E n Camera interface cable Available from DRS see section 8 2 for part number Power adapter for LCD display Breakout Box Available from DRS see section 8 2for part number LCD Display Figure 11 Components for viewing analog video on a separate display 2 i a lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS 7 2 1 Typical Set up for Viewing Analog Video on a Separate Display Refer to illustration below for recommended set up Part numbers for accessories can be found in section 8 Configurations and Accessories BNC TO RCA ADAPTER OPTIONAL BREAKOUT BOX CO AX CABLE CAMERA INTERFACE DRS CAMERA MODULE lt 1 CABLE Figure 12 Connection Diagram for camera control and power through USB 2 0 7 2 2 Base Feature Board Power Up and Operation via USB 2
12. a simple easy to use graphical interface Basic functionality 15 introduce below for more detail please refer to the Tamarisk 329 Camera Control Software User Guide P N 1012821 and the Tamarisk 3 o Software Interface Control Document P N 1012819 Item Calibration Automatic Calibration Image Orientation Shutter Polarity Video Out Select Analog Mode Table 3 Camera Features and Image Optimization Overview Description 1 Point Calibration 1 Point No Shutter Period in minutes Set Period Normal Flip Vertically Flip Horizontally Flip Vertically Horizontally Shutter Open Shutter Closed White Hot Black Hot Analog Out Enabled Digital Out Enabled Parallel Digital Video NTSC PAL M PAL N PAL B D G H I N2 Function Performs calibration non uniformity correction NUC shutter is used Performs NUC through the lens shutter is not used Sets time between calibrations Sets new calibration period default is 5 minutes Setting to 0 turns calibration off Normal display mode Flips the image from top to bottom Flips the image from left to right Flips the image from top to bottom and left to right Opens shutter Closes shutter Hot pixels are shown as white and cold pixels are shown as black Hot pixels are shown as black and cold pixels are shown as white Enables disables the analog video output Enables disables the Camera Link output Enables dis
13. performance 4 43 G three axis Electromagnetic Interference FCC Class A digital device Humidity performance Non condensing 5 95 Environmental Stewardship ROHS Compliant UN DRS Specifications subject to change without notice refer to www drsinfrared com for the most up to date product specifications a i par Tamarisk 320 User Manual DRS 1 4 RANGE PERFORMANCE Typical detection recognition and identification range performance has been modeled for multiple available lens solutions using NVTHERM IP 2009 See Figure 5 Tamarisk 329 Range Data Tamarisk Range Data 40 HFOV i4 Man Identification 7 5mm 1 2 iM Man Recognition lm Man Detection 27 HFOV 11mm f 1 2 E Vehicle Identification 16 HFOV 19mm f 1 1 15 HFOV 21mm f 1 2 c 6 jud Lae 00 rum c O Q Vv c Q 9 HFOV 35mm f 1 2 6 2 HFOV 50mm 12 2000 3000 4000 Distance meters Figure 5 Tamarisk 320 Range Data A Data presented above are believe to accurately reflect camera performance under stated conditions but are not guaranteed performance metrics NOTE Lens transmission and MTF taken from actual design data No LOS jitter Atmospheric transmission is clear 90 at Ikm Detector sensitivity 30mK Probability of detection and recognition 5046 Other factors apply Tamarisk 320 User Ma
14. the Tamarisk 320 Electrical ICD see Reference Documentation on page 11 a par Tamarisk 320 User Manual 1 DRS Lens Retaining Ring Lens Mount Processor Camera Board Housing 60 pin Connector Figure 3 Tamarisk 320 BASE Configuration 1 2 3 Base Feature Board Configuration Consisting of an OLA mount camera housing Processor board and Feature board the BASE FB configuration supports RS232 and USB 2 0 serial control NTSC and PAL analog video output Camera Link and accepts a range of input power voltages from 5 18V through a single 30 pin connector For details concening connector pin out and pin assignments refer to the Tamarisk 329 Electrical ICD See Figure 4 Lens Retaining Ring Lens Mount Feature Board Camera Housing 30 pin Connector Figure 4 Tamarisk 320 BASE FB Configuration 1 3 QUICK REFERENCE SPECIFICATION TABLE Table 1 Tamarisk 320 Product Specifications Table eee Sensor Type Uncooled VOx Microbolometer Array Format 320x240 Pixel Pitch 17 um Spectral Band 8 14 um Tamarisk 320 User Manual Sensitivity NEdT f 1 0 and 236 lt 50 mK Frame Rates E Features Video Features Outputs Analog Video Format Digital Video 9Hz 60Hz 60Hz NTSC 480i 30Hz PAL 576i 25Hz Field Switchable 14 bit 8 bit LVCMOS or Camera Link Automatic Gain a
15. 20 User Manual 4 DRS 8 CONFIGURATIONS AND ACCESSORIES 8 1 PART NUMBER CONFIGURATION GUIDE The part number configuration guide will assist you in determining the right part number for a particular Tamarisk 329 configuration All Tamarisk 320 models share a common seven digit base part number followed by a 12 digit dash number The dash number 15 an alpha numeric string that uniquely identifies the Tamarisk 320 configuration Note some digits are not assigned and have a default value of 0 these are reserved for future use NOTE This configuration key serves as a guide to determining the configuration of the Tamarisk 320 Not all possible combinations are supported Please contact DRS or your sales support representative with any questions regarding camera configuration Base P N Custom Configuration 1003 28 LAO006N00200 Camera Version Feature Board 1 PAL 525M 1 Feature 2 PAL625N Board 3 PAL 625 B D G H 1 N2 Figure 17 Part Number Configuration Guide 33 A ic le 8 m Tamarisk 320 User Manual 1 DRS Table 5 Tamarisk 320 Configurations a E E T m EFL FOV H X V Product View f Focus Type Dimensions Range Performance HXWXD Man D R 1 0 5mm lalo 2480 P Weight IFOV mrads Camera Lens Varies depending on Lens mount design No Lens 34 x 30 x 30 355m 65m 50m 40 X 30 35g 28 x 24 x 35 900m 170m 130
16. 6 1 for detailed specifications Operating the camera at voltage levels outside the specified range may result in permanent damage to the A i pa lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS camera Detailed power specifications and electrical pin outs can be found in the Tamarisk 320 Electrical Interface Control Document P N 1012520 CAUTION Operating the camera at voltage levels outside the specified range may result in permanent damage to the unit and void the product warranty 3 3 POWER CONNECTIONS AND SEQUENCE Input power and camera control occurs through a single connector interface This interface 1s different depending on the configuration of your Tamarisk 320 See Figure 3 and Figure 4 For detailed pin outs refer to the Tamarisk 3 o Electrical Interface Document P N 1012820 CAUTION Failure to follow the proper power up procedure may cause permanent damage to the camera and void the product warranty 3 3 1 Tamarisk 320 Base Configuration Power U The Base configuration has been desinged for customer with a working knowledge of electronics and whom desire to develop their own interface Refer to the Tamarisk 329 Electrical Interface Document P N 1012820 for needed information to get started 3 3 2 Tamarisk 320 Base Feature Board Power Up 1 Using the optional Camera Interface Cable P N 1002775 001 first insert the cable connector into the 30 pin connector on the Feature Board The c
17. ANUAL EVEN IF DRS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Rev History Revision Number Release Date Description A 3 15 2012 Initial Release Added content for Enhanced Features i e colorization image enhancement symbology splash screen ICE etc Added firmware upgrade file to CD contents Many other updates 7 152013 9 26 2013 Added HDK SDK 11 11 2013 Prepared for Public Release 3 4 2015 Added details related to the Precision Series Camera Link is a registered trademark of the Automated Imaging Association A Tamarisk 320 User Manual Js TABLE OF CONTENTS TAPE OL O76 Acronyms ANG AD ONG VIAWONG ueeosiauuebdota imu M ique cudiaieo aiat Modo to Ide Iuda qu Mena iN Md Pelee MGC DOCUMENTANO MN TM 1 1 51 8 91 0 1 5 li Notifications Caution Warning and Note cccccseececseeeeeeeeeeeceseeeeeseecesseeeeseueessaeeeseeeessaeeesees iii MEE IDS SCHOO PM 5 Tal NO OUC WOM 5 t2 Available RT 6 1 3 Quick Reference Specification Table eessseeeesssseesssseeeee nennen 7 UM iu uedn e mN TETTE 9 1 5 Unpacking and Handling
18. Ring 16 A Required O ring AS568A 023 1008773 001 Lens Retainer Ring 9 A Required O ring AS568A 028 1008772 001 Lens Retaining Ring M24 1008773 001 Anodized aluminum retaining ring for securing camera module through bulkhead O ring AS568A 0XX is required for IP67 seal DRS reccommends EPDM rubber 70 shore A hardness Table 14 Tamarisk 320 User Manual and Support Documentation Tamarisk 329 Product Documentation Check online availability www drsinfrared com Multiple P Ns as indicated below 1012593 Tamarisk 320 User Manual 1003727 Tamarisk 320 Mechanical ICD 1012819 Tamarisk 320 Software ICD 1012820 Tamarisk 320 Electrical ICD 1012821 Tamarisk 320 Camera Control Software User Guide 37 Tamarisk 320 User Manual Description Item Part No Description Table 15 Tamarisk 320 Camera Control Software Tamarisk Camera Control Software Check online for availability www drsinfrared com 1004013 002 The Camera Control Software provides an easy to use graphical interface which allows the user to fully evaluate the camera s functions and features The user guide describes the installation requirements installation procedure and provides details on how to use the Camera Control Software to configure the camera display status information and perform image processing Works with both the Tamarisk 320 and Tamarisk eao Table 16 Tamarisk 320 HDK SDK Development Kit Tamarisk 329 Ha
19. ables the parallel digital video data output Note Parallel digital video data cannot be enabled while analog video is enabled Sets analog video output to the National Television System Committee standard Sets analog video output to the Phase Alternating Line M Sets analog video output to the Phase Alternating Line N 20 Tamarisk 320 User Manual Digital Mode Pan and Zoom Gain Level Control Gain Level Bias Symbology Colorization Description 8 bit Digital Out 14 bit Digital Out YUV Digital Out Pan and Zoom Area Arrows Presets Automatic AGC Freeze AGC Manual Image Contrast Enhancement Gain Level Start up screen Zoom Polarity and Autocal Indicators Crosshairs Enable Disable palette selection 4 DRS Function standard Sets analog video output to the Phase Alternating Line B D G H I N standards Sets both the parallel digital video data and Camera Link video data output to display 8 bits Sets both the parallel digital video data and Camera Link digital video data output to display 14 bits Sets parallel digital video data to output interleaved rows of YUV data followed by 14 bit data To change the region of interest hold down the right mouse button and draw a new region of interest on the gray area To move the current region of interest hold down the left mouse button and drag The up down right and left arrows can be used to move the re
20. an be controlled via RS 232 or USB 2 0 serial commands issued from an external controller DRS s camera control software or an integrator developed interface 1 2 AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS The Tamarisk 39 is available in two base configurations as detailed below The Base configuration provides digital video output only The Base Feature Board configuration provides a subset of the digital outputs as well as analog video output and other features Please refer to Section 8 Configurations and Accessories for details including part number configuration guide and available options 1 2 1 Applicable Products This document applies to the following products e Tamarisk 320 Tamarisk 329 with Enhanced Features 1 2 2 Base Configuration This configuration provides only digital output in the form of 8 bit or 14 bit parallel digital video LVCMOS UART 8 bit or 14 bit Camera Link video and shutter control through a 60 pin connector Advantages of the BASE configuration are parallel digital video output reduced size weight and power requirements see Appendix A for details The BASE cofiguration 15 pictured in Figure 3 below It is comprised of an optical lens asembly or OLA the OLA includes a lens lens mount with integrated camera frame or chassis and a retaining ring a camera housing with integrated shutter and infrared detector bias board assembly occluded from view and a Processor board For full signal pin out please refer to
21. ance 5 2 ROUTINE AND RECOMMENDED CARE The Tamarisk 329 product family requires no scheduled or routine maintenance 5 2 1 Hecommended Care It is recommended that the user inspect the lens every 30 days for cleanliness and to perform cleaning as required CAUTION omudges on lens or sensor window will impair images Avoid touching the lens or sensor window with bare hands 1 Remove loose soil from window surface with a clean dry soft brush 2 Moisten a folded lens tissue using light pressure in a circular motion staring in the center wipe the window lens surfaces to remove oil smears streaks or haze Dry the lens with a second lens tissue using the same circular wiping motion 4 Allow cleaner to dry If haze or smears are present repeat procedure until surface 15 clean 23 Tamarisk 320 User Manual 6 SPECIFICATIONS DRS 6 1 DETAILED PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS The Tamarisk 320 Camera specifications are detailed in the following Table Table 4 Tamarisk 320 Detail Specification Table Sensor Type Array Format Pixel Pitch Spectral Band Sensitivity NEdT f 1 0 23C Frame Rates Area Fill Factor Typical Operability Temperature Stabilization Uncooled VOx Microbolometer 320 x 240 17 um 7 6 14 um 50 mk camera level 9Hz 60Hz 0 9 9996 No TEC Required on chip temperature feedback Image Processing Analog Video Format Digital Video Automatic Gain and Level AGL Dig
22. ation of the voltage impulses from all of the elements creates the scene image Camera outputs commonly include a gray scale image polarity reversal and on screen symbology as well as a host of other features like electronic zoom automatic gain control Image contrast enhancement etc 2 4 ANATOMY OF A TAMARISK 320 There are four major subassemblies that comprise the Tamarisk 320 the lens detector module inclusive of lensmount shutter FPA sensor and bias board processor board optional feature board An exploded view illustrating these five subassemblies and the addidional back shell accessory item can be seen in Figure 9 in y om a Lens Detector Processor Feature Back Module Board Board Shell Figure 9 Anatomy of a Tamarisk 32o Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS 2 4 1 Lens Lens material and optical designs have been optimized for the transmission of LWIR wavelengths between 8 14um and to utilize the full field of the FPA If one of the available lens solutions does not meet the need for a particular application a custom optic can be mated to a lens less thermal imaging module to produce a custom solution subsequent calibration may be necessary to optimize performance For such cases DRS has developed a Custom Lens Calibration utility Please contact your authorized dealer or DRS Technologies for more information CAUTION Each camera is configured with the specified le
23. bad pixel replacement circuit card assembly center line communication Computer Software Component Computer Software Configuration Item Computer Software Unit decibels digital signal processor electrostatic discharge electronic zoom field of view Focal Plane Array feet gravitational force gram graphical user interface height horizontal field of view input output Interface Control Document Image Contrast Enhancement identification infrared Interface Requirements Specification kilometer lower right long wave infrared Abbreviation mm ms MSB MTU MWIR NETD NTSC NUC NVTHERM OEM OLA POL psi Rev ROI SC SWIR TBD TCR TIM UART UAV UFPA USB V VDC VGA VOx W um Description millimeter milliseconds Most Significant Bit Maximum Transfer Unit Mid wave infrared noise equivalent temperature difference National Television System Committee non uniformity correction Night Vision Thermal Analysis Tool original equipment manufacturer Optical Lens Adapter probability polarity pound per square inch revision region of interest split configuration Short wave infrared To Be Determined Temperature coefficient of resistance Thermal Imaging Module Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter unmanned aerial vehicle Un cooled Focal Plane Array Universal Serial Bus Vertical or Voltage volts direct current video graphics array Vanadium Oxide width or Watt micron micr
24. ceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeceusessaeeeseeesseeeseueessaeeesees 25 7 Tamarisk 320 Quick Start Demonstration Set Up ssse s 27 7 1 Installing the Tamarisk 320 Camera Control Software ccccccccccecccssesssseeeeeeeeeeeseeeaes 27 7 2 Viewing Analog Video on a Separate Display cccccecceceececeeceeeeeeeseeeesseeeeseneesseeesees 27 7 3 Viewing Digital Video on a Shared Display cccccccsececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeseneesseeeesens 29 8 Configurations and 5 33 MEE Pan Number connguralon eO 33 8 2 Available nnns 35 Tamarisk 320 User Manual DRS 9 DRS Camera Control 6 39 9 1 DRS Camera Control Software 39 10 Contact INFOMATION essssesesesen Rm RR RR nnne eaae ere agas 40 Tamarisk 320 User Manual ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Abbreviation Description Celsius Fahrenheit automatic gain control
25. dium Oxide VOx sensor material and pixel element The material s unique composition and manufacturing processes are tightly controlled to produce films of excellent quality and characteristics including very low temperature coefficient of resistance TCR 1 f noise and bulk resistance DRS s patented absorber design also differentiates DRS from other manufacturers The unique design of the pixel absorber element increases detector sensitivity and responsivity to long wave infrared radiation a 4 DRS Tamarisk 320 User Manual Figure 8 Patent No US 7 622 717 Pixel Structure Having an Umbrella Type Absorber with One or More Recesses or Channels Sized to Increase Radiation Absorption This patent was filed on December 3 2007 and granted on November 24 2009 See Figure 8 How a thermal image is generated A specialized lens typically made of germanium focuses IR waves from the scene onto the FPA The electrical resistance of each pixel changes proportional to the thermal energy imparted by the incident waves An array of differing resistance values is the result with each pixel element having a uniquely generated resistive value The ROIC reads the resistive value of each pixel element and generates a corresponding voltage level These voltage levels are sent to the signal processor Using proprietary algorithms the processor re assembles the voltage input stream into a format for digital analog displays The combin
26. epancies arise please notify your authorized dealer or DRS Technologies directly For a complete list of available accessories please refer to Appendix A Configurations and Accessories Remove antistatic bag s containing module s or camera assembly and accessories and set them on a suitable work surface Unseal antistatic bags and inspect contents Proper ESD procedures are required to prevent damage to sensitive electrical components Inspect camera modules and lens for proper configuration and material workmanship i lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS 2 THEORY OF OPERATION 2 1 INFRARED WAVES AND RADIATION Infrared radiation or infrared waves are electromagnetic waves with frequencies ranging from 0 4 to 400 Terrahertz This corresponds to a band on the electromagnetic spectrum just below infra red visible light Just as visible light is sub divided into separate colors red through violet based on its characteristic frequency energy so too is the infrared spectrum sub divided into unique bands of interest Near infrared so designated as it is nearest to the visible spectrum Mid infrared and Far infrared See Figure 6 below Mid wave infrared MWIR detectors and Long wave infrared LWIR detectors are commonly associated with 3 5um and 8 I14um wavelengths respectively and are of particular interest as the human body and other living creatures generate thermal emissions with a wavelength in the 4 12um
27. essary to maintain optimal image performance across the specified operating temperature range of the camera core If desired these range changes may be disabled In that case the user must pole the camera status to determine if the camera has set the flag essentially requesting a 1 pt correction Once the FPA temperature has stabilized the camera will revert to the the user defined interval for executing a 1 pt The factory default is every 5 mins 3 4 ELECTRICAL INTERFACES Interfacing with the Tamarisk 32o occurs through one of two possible connectors and depends on the configuration in use The Base configuration provides a single 60 pin Samtec connector located on the processor board See Figure 3 The Base FB configuration provides an electrical interface through a single 30 pin JST connector located on the feature board See Figure 4 For greater detail including connector pin outs refer to the Tamarisk 320 Electrical Interface Control Document Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 CAMERA CONTROLS DRS 4 1 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AND IMAGE OPTIMIZATION OVERVIEW There are several camera functions for optimizing perormance and image quality These functions are controlled via serial commands or through DRS s camera control software GUI Table 3 provides an overview of available camera functions and image video adjustments DRS s optional Windows based camera control software opens access to all of the camera s functionality in
28. gion of interest The e zoom value can be set using the plus and minus buttons or by moving the slider to the desired value The 1x 2x 3x and 4x buttons will move the e zoom to the corresponding zoom positions Enables AGC mode Freezes AGC at its current gain and level Allows gain and level to be set manually Allows contrast threshold settings to be manipulated to increase or decrease scene contrast Displays current Gain Range 0 4095 Displays current Level Range 0 4095 Displays a splash screen at power up Displays indicators for zoom level polarity and warning of imminent autocal Displays a crosshairs symbol in a user specified location Enable Disable Colorization and select from multiple colorization palettes 21 i pa lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual PDRS 5 MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE CARE 5 1 MAINTENANCE When operated within the specified environmental conditions the Tamarisk 320 product family is designed to provide years of service without the need for scheduled or routine maintenance CAUTION Operation of the Tamarisk 320 outside its specified limits may result in permanent damage degraded performance or shortened life expectancy and possibly void the product warranty Please see detailed product specifications in Section 6 Pointing the camera directly at the sun for extended periods of time may cause permanent damage and or temporarily affect thermal imaging perform
29. ital Zoom and Pan Image Control Flat Field Uniformity Correction FFC Time to First Image FFC Duration Typical Colorization Custom Lens Calibration Customer Flash Sector Pixel Marking Utility NTSC 480i PAL 576i Field Switchable 14 bit 8 bit LVCMOS or Camera Link User defined and persistent through power cycles Dynamic Region of Interest e zoom from 1x to 4X Wht Hot Blk Hot Flip Horizontal Flip Vertical Flip Both 1 point w shutter or Through the Lens 2 sec 0 5 sec 24 bit RGB via Camera Link 11 user selected palettes Memory allocated to store up to 5 custom calibration settings Dedicated memory to store custom unique camera information Provides user to mark individual pixels rows columns etc Physical Attributes Bulkhead Mounting Feature Dimensions Camera Rear Housing Cover Optics IP 67 seal at lens barrel bulkhead interface See Tamarisk 320 Mechanical ICD See Tamarisk Accessory Items BASE Wt BASE 1 FB Thermal Imaging Module Lens less Available Lens Options EFL HFOV f tt Camera wt with lens EFL HOV JE m i configuration dependent 7 5mm 40 152 35g 41g 7 5mm 40 A 1 2 45g 51g 11mm 275 1 2 49g 55g 21mm 15 1 2 51g 57g 19mm TE 11 65g 716 35mm gr 1 2 64g 70g 35mm 9 A 1 2 134 140g 50mm 6 A T2 255 261g 25 68 pa Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS Interfacing Base Base Feature Board
30. m 355m 65m 50m 40 X 30 45g 32 x 27 x 38 900m 170m 130m 505m 90m 70m 27 X 20 490 31 x 26 x 40 1255m 240m 185m 845m 160m 120 16 x 12 36 x 35 x 41 2055m 415m 320m 925m 175m 135m 15 51g 34 x 29 x 40 2235m 455m 350m 1450m 285m 220m 37 x 32 x 49 3390m 725m 560m m 9 x 6 7 136g 6 2 x 4 7 255g Focus Type A Athermalized MF Manual Focus 1450m 285m 220m 47 x 47 x 58 3390m 725m 560m 2105m 425m 330m 58 X 58 x 85 4740m 1070m 830m Weight Add 6g for optional Feature Board add 5g for optional back cover Dimensions Add 7 5mm to depth for BASE FB with optional Feature Board Range Data 50 probability of detection and recognition on a clear day other factors apply 34 i pu lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS 8 2 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Table 6 Tamarisk 320 Accessories Accessory ltem Description Part Number Feature Board 1011339 001 Lens Retainer Ring O ring for 16 A 1008773 001 AS568A 023 Lens Retainer Ring O ring for 9 A 1008772 001 AS568A 028 Breakout Box 1003785 001 Camera Interface Cable 30 pin 30 pin 1002775 001 Camera Interface Cable 30 pin Un terminated Leads 1010590 001 Back Shell 1013744 SP Tripod Mount Bracket Split Clamp Universal Design 1014554 Tamarisk 320 HDK Hard
31. nd Level AGL User defined and persistent through power cycles Digital Zoom and Pan ICE Dynamic Region of Interest e zoom from 1x to 4X Image Contrast Enhancement Image Control Color LUTs Wht Hot Blk Hot Invert Revert 9 unique 24 bit color pallets Custom Lens alteration On Camera storage for up to 5 custom LUTs Image Control Wht Hot Blk Hot Invert Revert Non Uniformity Correction 1 point w shutter or Through the Lens Time to First Image Physical Attributes Camera Body Envelope Hx W x D no lens or lens mount L Camera Core Weight no lens Bulkhead Mounting Feature Interfacing I Primary Electrical Connector Input Power Voltage Range Typical Power Dissipation steady state FFC Duration lt 2 sec m BASE See Configuration Specific Data See Configuration Specific Data See Configuration Specific Data See Configuration Specific Data IP 67 seal at lens barrel bulkhead interface BASE BASE FB 60 pin 30 pin 3 5 5 1 LW 1 1 0 5 sec 0 5 sec Communication serial USB and RS232 baud rate user selectable External Sync Input Output Environmental Operating Temp Range Non operating Temperature Range 402C to 672C 409F to 1539F 552C to 17596 679F to 1672F Shock performance 70 G shock all axis Vibration
32. ns selection and undergoes individualized factory calibration to optimize its thermal imaging performance Interchanging lenses even of the same FOV may introduce lens artifacts or introduce contaminates to the sensor window and mechanical shutter Degraded image performance may result and in some cases void the product warranty NOTE The Tamarisk 320 lens assemblies are IP67 rated The camera itself is not The camera was designed with intentions for bulkhead mounting When using the supplied retaining ring proper O ring and following the proper installation procedures for bulkhead mounting the seal will maintain an IP67 enclosure 2 4 2 Lens Mount In addition to providing structural support and alignment for the detector module and lens the lens mount includes anchor poinis for the processor and feature boards and 15 a key component for managing heat transfer and isothermal performance 2 4 3 Detector Module The detector module encloses the camera shutter and sensor bias board assembly refer to section 2 4 4 below within an isothermal housing When mated to the lens mount the resulting assembly provides essential thermal strapping between the lens and FPA Disassembly of the detector module will degrade module performance and imaging quality CAUTION Disassembly of the detector module will degrade module performance image quality and void the product warranty i lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS
33. nual 74 DRS 1 5 UNPACKING AND HANDLING In this section a typical packaging solution 1s presented along with steps for properly unpacking the Tamarisk 320 product See Table 2 WARNING DEVICE SENSITIVE TO ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE Electronics are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Please follow appropriate ESD procedures when handling the open electronics board sets The open electronics should not be exposed to moisture or dust CAUTION Bias and Processor boards are a matched set and should not be interchanged with other like products Inadvertent or intentional mixing of board pairs with that of another unit may result in poor image performance and void the product warranty Debris and or smudges on sensor windows will impair image quality Avoid contact with sensor window NOTE The lens surface has been specially treated with a hard carbon diamond like coating that will protect the optics from minor scratches and abrasions it is normal for the lens color to appear black Table 2 Unpacking the Tamarisk 32o Inspect shipping container and note any damage that may have occurred during shipping Tamarisk 320 User Manual Open shipping container by breaking the seal and lifting the cardboard lid a recess or notch has been cut into the box front to ease this process Remove top layer of protective foam or padding and review contents of the package to ensure all components are present If discr
34. oling of the detector material For this reason they are often referred to as un cooled devices These advantages enable size weight and power requirements to be significantly reduced relative to cooled thermal cameras As semiconductor fabrication techniques have continued to drive minimum transistor geometries ever smaller so too have microbolometers evolved Today s leading edge microbolometer manufacturers are producing individual unit cells pixel elements with sub 20um dimensions Smaller unit cell sizes have enabled greater packing density and higher resolution sensor arrays A microbolometer consists of an array of pixels each pixel being made up of several layers Figure 7 illustrates the basic unit structure of a single pixel element Each company that manufactures microbolometers has their own unique procedure for producing them and may use a variety of different absorbing materials In this example the bottom layer consists of a readout integrated circuit ROIC built on a silicon substrate Figure 7 Basic Unit Structure of a Microbolometer Pixel Element Individual pixel elements are arranged into an array called a focal plane array or FPA that defines the detector format and image resolution Common 4 3 aspect ratio video formats include 160x120 320x240 640x480 1024x768 and 1280x960 2 3 THERMAL IMAGING DRS is a leading manufacturer of microbolometers and has optimized the performance characteristics of its Vana
35. ometer Tamarisk 320 User Manual A DRS REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION The following documents form part of this specification In the event of a conflict between documents referenced herein and the contents of this specification the contents of this specification shall be considered a superseding requirement Document No Document No Document No Document No 1012819 Tamarisk 329 Software Interface Control Document 1012820 Tamarisk 329 Electrical Interface Control Document 1012821 Tamarisk 329 Camera Control Software User Guide 1003727 Tamarisk 329 Mechanical Interface Control Document AU a amp aor Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NOTIFICATIONS CAUTION WARNING AND NOTE Throughout this manual notifications are used to alert the user s to potential risks and to minimize the potential for personal injury and or damage to the product When a notification 1s present it is important that the user review and understand all statements related to the notification before proceeding If questions arise please contact your authorized dealler or DRS Technologies Notifications are preceeded by a symbol and followed by highlighted text Three types of notifications are used throughout this manual and are defined below CAUTION A caution is a procedure practice or condition that if not strictly followed may result in personal injury or damage to the equipment that may impede product
36. onnector is keyed to ensure proper pin alignment Alternatively the Camera Interface Cable with Unterminated Leads P N 1010590 001 may be used to isolate individual pins when investigating or developing a custom interface a If an alternate method to supply power to the camera is being considered please make the physical connection to the camera prior to turning on the supply voltage 2 If the breakout box P N 1003785 001 is being used connect the other end of the Camera Interface Cable into the appropriate 30 pin connector on the break out box 3 Turn on supply voltage or plug in USB cable if using power through USB option 3 3 3 Tamarisk 320 Camera Sequence after Power up After applying power the time to first usable image 15 typically less than two 2 seconds v Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS Within two 2 seconds of power up it 15 normal to hear a clicking sound indicative of a shutter event and the execution of a non uniformity correction NUC or one point 1 pt Embedded software monitors pixel behavior within the FPA As the camera s internal electronics heat up the FPA temperature may also rise resulting in a shift in pixel output values When the pixel output values transition through predefined zones or ranges cross specified pixel output thresholds the camera is programmed to automatically perform additional l pts to optimize the thermal image These range changes are nec
37. range For this reason detectors sensitive to thermal emissions have found wide acceptance in applications involving human activity as well as others Short wave infrared or SWIR has been used for decades in remote control units for TVs More recently SWIR has proven itself for infrared imaging as it 15 less susceptible to the attenuation effects of water vapor and haze Increasing Frequency 1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 V Hz I I I I I I I Long radio waves IR I I 6 4 AQ 19 10 10 Far IR Thermal IR LWIR 8 14um 1000um Figure 6 Electromagnetic Spectrum 2 2 MICROBOLOMETERS DETECTING INFRARED ENERGY First invented by Samuel Langley in 1878 a bolometer 1s a device for measuring electromagnetic radiation via the change in a material s electrical resistance as incident electromagnetic waves transfer energy to the material in the form of heat Bolometers like electrical resistors are passive devices i pa A Tamarisk 320 User Manual 1 DRS and do not need to be energized or powered to work for this reason bolometers are often referred to as passive detectors Microbolometers so called for the miniature size of the individual sensing elements were introduced by Honeywell Corporation in the late 1970s and rely on intrinsic material properties that are sensitive to IR radiation Passive IR detectors do not require supplemental illumination or light nor do they require specialized co
38. rdware Software Development Kit 1016704 HDK 1016705 SDK 1016706 HDK SDK User Guide The Hardware Software Development Kit is intended to facilitate customers who desire to design a thermal imaging IP camera solution around the Tamarisk 320 1 5V Power Adapter serial Debugger Cable Leopard Adapter Card Leopard Board 368 Flex Cable Tamarisk Interposer Board 38 A i pe lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS O DRS CAMERA CONTROL SOFTWARE 9 1 DRS CAMERA CONTROL SOFTWARE OVERVIEW To support our customers in becoming more knowledgable with regards to the features capabilities and operation of the Tamarisk 320 DRS has developed a user friendly camera control interface For complete details on system requirements setup and operation including installation instructions please refer to The Tamarisk 329 Camera Control Software User Guide P N 1012821 39 i lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 1 DRS 10 CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions regarding this product please contact your authorized dealer or DRS Technologies directly For a list of authorized dealers and up to date contact information including our Technical Support line please visit our website WWW drsinfrared com and select Contact Us 40 Tamarisk 17um 320x240 Long Wave Infrared Camera User Manual Doc No 1012593 TECHNOLOGIES
39. uirements are of key concern The Tamarisk 329 is available in two base configurations with multiple lens options including a no lens configuration as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 Tamarisk 320 Product Family In addition to the thermal imaging lineup DRS Technologies provides the Tamarisk 32o Precision Series for general gurpose radiometric detection and imaging Complete with robust features such as temperature CE o Therms for delineating multiple regions with user defined color parameters dynamic range switching for optimal performance from 40 C to 550 C and adjustable spotmeter for rapid temperature measurement Tamarisk 329 Precision enhances OEM capabilities for a variety of applications DRS proprietary radiometric colorization works seamlessly with its Image Contrast Enhancement ICETM algorithm to provide unmatched clarity and scene detail with true temperature measurement Tamarisk 329 Precision Series is ideal for applications requiring location and identification of key temperature variances to enable swift and accurate decisions such as electrical and mechanical test and measurement building inspection fire detection gas leak detection and 1maging process monitoring and automation Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS Figure 2 Tamarisk 320 Precision Series The Tamarisk 329 is a volts in video out product providing 8 bit and 14 bit digital video or NTSC PAL analog video and c
40. ware Kit 1016704 Tamarisk 320 SDK Software Kit 1016705 Tamarisk8320 HDK SDK User Guide 1016706 Tamarisk 320 Camera Control Software 1004013 002 Tamarisk 320 User Manual 1012593 Tamarisk 320 Software ICD 1012819 Tamarisk 320 Electrical ICD 1012820 Tamarisk 320 Camera Control Software User Guide 1012821 Tamarisk 320 Mechanical ICD 1003727 O rings provided for reference only DRS does not carry stock of these O rings DRS recommends EPDM rubber 70 shore A hardness Detailed product descriptions are provided on the following page Table 7 Tamarisk 320 Breakout Box Item Breakout Box Part No 1003785 001 The breakout box has been designesd for benchtop demonstrations and evaluations and is compatible with camera modules equipped with the optional Feature Board 1011339 001 and cable assembly 1002775 001 The breakout box breaks out the signaling on the 30 pin JST connector SHDR 30V S B to standard interface protocols including mini USB DB 9 BNC co ax Camera Link amp and power jack Description 35 i pa lt Tamarisk 320 User Manual 4 DRS Table 8 Tamarisk 320 Cable Assembly Item Cable Assembly Part No 1002775 001 12 cable terminated on both ends with a keyed female Description connector compatible with 30 pin JST connector SHDR 30V S B Table 9 Tamarisk 320 Camera Interface Camera with Un terminated Leads ltem Camera Interface Cable with Un terminated Leads
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