User`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction to the Falcon XDR and HG Cameras
- Camera Hardware Interface
- Serial Interface: How to Control the Camera
- Serial Protocol Defaults
- Command Format
- 3.1 Setting Baud Rate
- 3.2 Camera Serial Command Help Screen
- 3.3 Retrieving Information About the Camera
- 3.4 First Power Up Camera Settings
- 3.5 Saving and Restoring Settings
- 3.6 Camera Output Format
- 3.7 Setting Exposure Mode, Frame Rate and Exposure Time
- 3.8 Setting a Vertical Window of Interest
- 3.9 Flat Field Correction
- 3.10 Gain Adjustments
- 3.11 Generating a Test Pattern
- Optical and Mechanical Considerations
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Camera Link™ Reference, Timing, and Configuration Table
- Appendix B: Error Handling and Command List
- Appendix C: EMC Declaration
- Technical Support
- Index
Falcon XDR and HG Series Camera User's Manual DALSA
Camera Hardware Interface 25
2.2.5 Power Connector (Optional)
Hirose 6-pin Circular Male
1
3
2
6
5
4
Mating Part: HIROSE HR10A-7P-6S
The camera requires a single voltage input (12 to 15V). Ensure you measure a minimum of 12V at the
camera power connector and not at the power supply. The voltage drop across power cables can be
large enough to supply too low of a voltage to the camera for it to operate properly.
WARNING: When setting up the camera’s power supplies follow these guidelines:
• Protect the camera with a fast-blow fuse between power supply and camera.
• Power surge limit at 500 mA.
• 12 V power supply. Nominal 0 to 3A load resulting in ~20 A/s current ramp rate
• Power supply current limit needs to be set at >2 A.
• Do not use the shield on a multi-conductor cable for ground.
• Keep leads as short as possible to reduce voltage drop. Long power supply leads
may falsely indicate that the power supply is within the recommended voltage range
even when the camera at the connector is actually being supplied with much less
voltage.
• Use high-quality
linear supplies to minimize noise.
• Use an isolated type power supply to prevent LVDS common mode range violation
• It is extremely important that you apply the appropriate voltages to your camera.
Incorrect voltages will damage the camera. Protect the camera with a fast-blow fuse
between power supply and camera.
• Performance specifications are not guaranteed if your power supply does not meet
these requirements
Note: If power is supplied to both PoCL and the Hirose power connector, the camera will use
the PoCL supply. However, DALSA recommends connecting only one power supply to the
camera..
Visit the www.dalsa.com Web site for a list of companies that make power supplies that meet the
camera’s requirements. The companies listed should not be considered the only choices.
Hirose Pin Description
Pin Description Pin Description
1 12 to 15V 4 GND
2 12 to 15V 5 GND
3 12 to 15V 6 GND