First Light C-BLUE One Manuel utilisateur

C-BLUE One

User Manual

C-BLUE One User Manual_20211129

TABLE

1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 6

Overview............................................................................................................................ 6

Caution.............................................................................................................................. 7

2. READ BEFORE USE..................................................................................................................8

General warnings..............................................................................................................8

Never open your camera .................................................................................................. 8

Power circuitry..................................................................................................................8

Cooling water....................................................................................................................8

Symbols and Indications...................................................................................................9

Disposal - DEEE................................................................................................................ 9

3. CAMERA DELIVERY ................................................................................................................ 10

Package content ............................................................................................................. 10

Resources....................................................................................................................... 11

Test report............................................................................................................... 11

Additional resources ............................................................................................... 11

4. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 12

Operating conditions....................................................................................................... 12

Storage conditions.......................................................................................................... 12

Sensor specifications...................................................................................................... 12

Global shutter and IWR................................................................................................... 13

Quantum efficiency curve ............................................................................................... 14

Angular acceptance ........................................................................................................ 14

Main camera features..................................................................................................... 15

5. THERMAL MANAGEMENT...................................................................................................... 16

Sensor thermal management ........................................................................................ 16

Camera thermal management ....................................................................................... 16

Overview .................................................................................................................. 16

Optional water-cooled plate.................................................................................... 16

Thermal performances ........................................................................................... 17

Electronics protection ............................................................................................. 18

6. MECHANICS ........................................................................................................................... 19

Overview.......................................................................................................................... 19

Mechanical drawings.......................................................................................... 19

7. CAMERA INTERFACES........................................................................................................... 24

Back face overview ......................................................................................................... 24

Camera status LEDs....................................................................................................... 24

Power supply .................................................................................................................. 25

Via PoCXP ................................................................................................................ 25

External power supply............................................................................................. 25

CoaXPress®interface ..................................................................................................... 26

Ethernet interface........................................................................................................... 26

I/O port............................................................................................................................ 26

8. CoaXPress®............................................................................................................................ 29

Overview.......................................................................................................................... 29

Recommended frame grabbers ..................................................................................... 30

CoaXPress®communication........................................................................................... 30

Configuration........................................................................................................... 30

Connectors .............................................................................................................. 31

Cable lengths........................................................................................................... 31

Connector Indicator lamps...................................................................................... 31

CoaXPress® supported functionalities................................................................... 32

Power-over-CoaXPress®......................................................................................... 32

9. SETTING UP AND STARTING UP CAMERA ............................................................................ 33

Configuring your computer............................................................................................. 33

Recommended system requirements..................................................................... 33

Software installation....................................................................................................... 33

First Light Imaging Graphical User Interface software.......................................... 33

Software Development Kit....................................................................................... 34

Quick start....................................................................................................................... 34

Powering ON & camera connection........................................................................ 34

Powering OFF & camera disconnection.................................................................. 34

Camera storage....................................................................................................... 34

10. CAMERA FUNCTIONALITIES.................................................................................................. 35

Device control ................................................................................................................. 35

Basic device information ......................................................................................... 35

Basic device control ................................................................................................ 36

Temperature control ............................................................................................... 36

Acquisition Control ............................................................................................. 36

Basic commands ..................................................................................................... 36

Integration time and framerate............................................................................... 37

Image correction ..................................................................................................... 38

Trigger mode........................................................................................................... 38

AcquisitionStart................................................................................................ 39

AcquisitionEnd ................................................................................................. 40

FrameBurstStart.............................................................................................. 41

FrameBurstStart + FrameBurstEnd................................................................ 42

FrameStart....................................................................................................... 43

ExposureStart/ExposureEnd............................................................................ 44

Trigger timings................................................................................................. 47

Basic Image Format Control .......................................................................................... 49

Sensor format.......................................................................................................... 49

Pixel bit depth.......................................................................................................... 50

Analog control................................................................................................................. 50

Conversion efficiency............................................................................................... 50

Analog and digital gains .......................................................................................... 50

Black level adjustment............................................................................................ 51

Camera presets .............................................................................................................. 51

Region of interests.......................................................................................................... 52

Single ROI support................................................................................................... 52

Multiple ROI support ............................................................................................... 53

Impact of the ROI on the acquisition frame rate ..................................................... 57

11. CAMERA MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................... 58

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 58

Pattern Generation ......................................................................................................... 60

Firmware update ............................................................................................................ 61

Cleaning of the window................................................................................................... 61

Support requests ............................................................................................................ 62

12. PRECAUTIONS & PRODUCT SAFETY..................................................................................... 63

Precaution of use............................................................................................................ 63

Environmental conditions........................................................................................ 63

Static & electric shocks........................................................................................... 63

Never open the camera........................................................................................... 63

13. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY........................................................................................ 64

For the USA..................................................................................................................... 64

Limited Warranty..................................................................................................... 64

Conditions................................................................................................................ 64

Warranty Enforcement............................................................................................ 64

Returns.................................................................................................................... 65

Liability Upon Delivery ..................................................................................... 65

Products Offered “As Is”.................................................................................. 65

No Other Warranties........................................................................................ 65

Limitation of Liability........................................................................................ 65

Purchaser Warranties............................................................................................. 65

Purchaser Indemnification...................................................................................... 65

For the rest of the World ................................................................................................ 66

FLI’s legal guarantee and limit to the guarantee.................................................... 66

FLI’s liability ............................................................................................................ 66

Liability in connection with defective products ....................................................... 66

14. CONTACT US .......................................................................................................................... 67

For the USA..................................................................................................................... 67

For the rest of the world................................................................................................. 67

1. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing C-BLUE One!

C-BLUE One features and performances are described in detail within this User Manual.

This User Manual contains all information and advice needed to get the optimum performance from C-

BLUE One.

You can also find an up-to-date version of this User Manual on our website: https://www.first-light-

imaging.com/user-manuals/

Please contact our support for any question at: support@first-light.fr

Overview

C-BLUE One (formerly C-MORE) is a range of high-performance scientific cameras based on Sony

CMOS sensors IMX425LLJ-C, IMX426LLJ-C and IMX420LLJ-C.

However, the IMX420LLJ-C is not supported yet (planned for 2022).

The information relative to this sensor will be added to this manual when the camera integrating this

sensor is available.

Quantization is done with 8 bits or 12 bits for all versions, but the resolution and the maximum

framerates of the sensors are different.

Sensor Resolution

Width x Height

(pixels)

Pixel size

(µm)

FPS max 8 bits FPS max 12 bits

IMX425

1608 x 1104

9 x 9

662

481

IMX426

816 x 624

9 x 9

1594

941

The camera uses CoaXPress®2.0 to transfer the massive amount of data generated each second to

ensure the lowest latency and highest real time capability.

A key feature of the camera to enable artefact-free acquisitions in dynamic imaging is the global shutter

mode. Additionally, the readout noise is lower than 3 electrons in 12 bits quantization.

With C-BLUE One, simultaneously and for the first time a global shutter architecture and low noise is

made possible, which is a major improvement for fast acquisition scientific applications.

C-BLUE One opens new horizons for low noise high speed visible imaging.

This release of the manual describes the features available in the firmware version 1.3.0.

Caution

This User Manual describes precisely how to handle your material properly and to avoid accidents.

Please follow the instructions of use to take advantage of all C-BLUE One performances.

Please carefully read the warnings (section 2) and follow the safety precautions to avoid any personal

injury or damage when using the camera.

C-BLUE One contains fragile components.

Always follow the instructions of use.

2. READ BEFORE USE

General warnings

The equipment must be plugged on an electrical wiring compliant with the relevant standards in the

country (in France: NFC 15-100). This wiring must be protected from overcurrent, overvoltage, and

ground defaults.

Connected equipment’s must be compliant with the EN 60950-1 Ed.2006 standard, or to their own

standards.

The power cable plug serves as a disconnection device and should be easily accessible.

Do not place the equipment close to a heating source or a humidity source.

The security of the system which integrates the equipment is the responsibility of the system assembler

only.

For your safety, the equipment must be TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED before any technical

intervention.

The security provided with this equipment is only guaranteed with a use in accordance with the specified

purpose. Only use the provided (MEAN WELL USA Inc, model GST60A12-P1J) power supply.

Never open your camera

Do not ever attempt to open your camera. There are indicators inside the camera, if you try to open it

your warranty will be void.

Do not open the camera: the warranty will be void.

Power circuitry

Use the camera with the voltage indicated. Using a different voltage may damage your camera and lead

to fire or electric shock.

Always use the supplied power unit.

Cooling water

If you are using the cooling plate adaptor, be sure that the cooling system is correctly connected before

turning on the camera and check that no leaks are visible.

The camera’s electronics will be permanently damaged if water leaks inside the

camera.

Symbols and Indications

Please read this User Manual and the following definitions carefully to understand the potential

dangers and the precautions to take.

Please refer to this User Manual if a WARNING symbol is marked on the camera.

The CE marking indicates the conformity of the camera to the European legislation.

This pictogram indicates a direct current operation.

This pictogram invites the user to refer to the instructions / user manual.

This pictogram refers to indoor use.

This pictogram refers to Protection class category 1.

This pictogram indicates that the product is compliant with the RoHS limitation.

Disposal - DEEE

DO NOT throw the camera in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin

indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in

municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the Li-ion button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out

wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

In case of disposal, do not throw your camera in a waste disposal, you can send it back

to First Light Imaging.

3. CAMERA DELIVERY

Package content

Your C-BLUE One camera will be delivered in a hard Pelicase, with the following components:

Table 1 – Package items description

Accessories can be ordered separately. Please contact your sales representatives for details and

pricing of the items and accessory packs. Other references may be compatible, with respect of the

minimum requirements (refer to section 9.1.1).

Table 2 - Optional items (can be bought separately)

On the left, closed Pelicase®. On the right, opened Pelicase® with dedicated spaces*.

* Items may differ from pictures.

Items

Number

Camera

Power supply

Power supply cable (IEC / NEMA / other)

C-Mount adapter

Press button tool (cf. rescue software)

Quick Start Manual

USB key (User manual, software and camera test report)

Items

Number

CoaXPress

cable

Cooling plate

Cooling unit

Personal computer

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