Raptor Photonics OWL 640 Manuel utilisateur

OWL 640

Model: OW1.7-VS-CL-640

USER MANUAL

OW1.7-VS-CL-640 / USER MANUAL REV1.1

November 2017

CONTENT

CONTENT................................................................................................................................................. 2

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 3

2. SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................4

3. GETTING STARTED....................................................................................................................... 6

4. EPIX XCAP .................................................................................................................................... 9

5. MICRO-MANAGER .....................................................................................................................19

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Scope

This manual covers the Owl 640 digital camera and all applicable components. Raptor recommends

that this manual be used to optimize camera operation.

1.2 Camera Care

Raptor cameras require no regular maintenance except occasional external cleaning of the sensor

window (the glass window between the camera sensor and the microscope or lens). Should any other

issues occur please contact your local agent.

To clean the sensor window: gently wipe the face of the sensor window with a small amount of optical

grade isopropyl alcohol and lens paper. Apply forced air again to remove any loose particles.

CAUTION —The camera’s sensor, and circuits are sensitive to static discharge. Ensure you are using a

static strap or are completely grounded at all times to release any static energy before you clean the

window.

CAUTION —Do not use acetone.

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2. SPECIFICATION

2.1 Camera Specification

The OWL 640 digital camera is designed for high-resolution applications requiring visible to SWIR

imaging (400-1700nm). The OWL 640 camera uses an InGaAS sensor with a resolution of 640 x 512 in

a 14-bit digital output. High-speed low-noise electronics provide linear response and sensitivity for

rapid image capture.

The Camera Link digital interface provides the most stable platform for data transfer and the camera

will work on any Camera Link standard card.

A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available for interfacing with custom software.

FPA Specification

Sensor

SCD

Sensor Type

InGaAs PIN-Photodiode

Active Pixel

640 x 512

Pixel Pitch

15μm x 15μm

Active Area

9.6mm x 7.68mm

Spectral response1

0.4μm to 1.7μm

Noise (RMS)

<195 electrons Low Gain (176 electrons typical)

<50 electrons High Gain (40 electrons typical)

Quantum Efficiency

Peak >92% (>87% @ 1.064nm, 82% @ 1.55nm)

Pixel Well Depth

Low Gain: 650Ke-

High Gain: 15Ke-

Pixel Operability

>99.5%

Camera Specification

Digital Output Format

14 bit Camera Link (Base Configuration)

Exposure time

1μs to 1 / frame rate

Shutter mode

Global shutter

Frame Rate

Up to 120Hz programmable, 25ns resolution

Optical Interface

C mount (selection of SWIR lens available) or M42

Camera Setup / Control

Camera Link

Dynamic Range

14 bit

Trigger interface

Trigger IN and OUT - TTL compatible

Power supply

12V DC ±10%

TE Cooling

ON / OFF

Image Correction

3 point NUC (offset, Gain & Dark Current) + pixel correction

Functions controlled by serial

communication

Exposure, intelligent AGC, Non Uniformity Correction,

Gamma, Pk/Av, TEC, ROI

Camera Power Consumption

< 3.5W (TEC OFF, NUC ON)

<4W (TEC ON in ambient, NUC ON)

Operating Case Temperature

-20°C to +55°C

Storage Temperature

-30°C to +60°C

Dimensions & Weight

50mm x 50mm x 82mm / 282g

Latest version available on www.raptorphotonics.com

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2.2 Mechanical Outline

3D drawings (STEP) are available upon request.

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3. GETTING STARTED

3.1 System Overview

3.2 Mounting to Microscope

The OWL 640 has a standard C-Mount that should easily screw onto any microscope port.

3.3 Mounting to a tripod or optical table

The camera has a ¼-20 BSW (Whitworth), threaded hole to mount to a tripod or an optical table. The

image below shows an optical table mount with the ¼-20 BSW thread.

¼-20 BSW

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3.4 3rd PARTY SOFTWARE

Raptor supports a range of 3rd party software packages as per the matrix below.

XCAP

XCLIB

Labview

Micro-

Manager

Stream

Pix

Genika

Astro

Audela

Astro

Control

Kite











Hawk 247











Falcon II





Falcon III





Eagle







Owl 320









Owl 320 High Speed





Owl 'Mini'





Owl 640







Ninox 640





Owl 1280





In this guide, there is a quick overview of XCAP (http://www.epixinc.com/support/files.php) and Micro-

Manager (https://micro-manager.org). Should you have other software support specific needs, please

do not hesitate to contact our sales team on sales@www.raptorphotonics.com.

- Software tested by Raptor Photonics

- Software tested by other companies

Blank - The camera is not supported by this software

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3.5 Connecting your camera to a computer

If using a laptop insert the Express Card to Camera Link adapter while the PC is switched off

and make sure it is secure. If using a PC, insert the EPIX controller card into the correct slot of

your PC. You can visit http://www.epixinc.com for further support issues.

Insert EPIX software key dongle into a USB port (the red light on the dongle should light up).

Boot up the computer.

Use the Camera Link cable to connect the camera to the computer.

Connect the other end of the Camera Link cable to the camera.

Carefully thread the C-mount lens onto the camera’s lens ring, rotating the lens in a clockwise

direction until it is securely fastened. Use the lens controls to adjust focus. We suggest that

the camera be mounted on a tri-pod or an optical bench.

Connect the 12V power supply to the camera.

The Owl 640 camera is compatible with all types of Camera Link frame grabber. However, our cameras

are extensively tested using Epix Inc equipment’s XCAP, for this reason we recommend XCAP software.

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4. EPIX XCAP

For minimum computer system requirements, please contact Epix for the latest information.

4.1 Download and Install XCAP

Using the following link, http://www.epixinc.com/support/files.php, please select the appropriate

version of XCAP for your computer. Please ensure you are downloading from the section labelled. Pre-

release version with support for the latest cameras and latest PIXCI® imaging boards. Open the

downloaded file when complete and follow the onscreen instructions. Be sure to accept the board

driver installation.

4.2 Operating your camera using XCAP.

1. Open XCAP from within your operating system enabling administrative privileges.

2. Select PIXCI dropdown menu and select PIXCI Open Close, Figure 1 should appear.

Figure 1: Open / Close

3. Select Close, and then Click on the Camera & Format button.

4. Using the dropdown menu scroll down and select Raptor Photonics OWL-CL-640 from the list (Figure

2). Selecting OK when done.

Figure 2: Camera Selection

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5. Select Open and the viewing and control screens, Figure 3, will now open. Two windows should open

(Figure ), a viewing window (Left) and a control window (Right).

Figure 3: XCAP Camera Control Screen

6. The camera controls are pre-configured in EPIX.

7. The control window on the right should reflect your chosen camera. For example, for the Owl 640,

it should read - EPIX PIXCI E8DB: Raptor Photonics OWL-CL-640. If not, you need to select a different

camera.

8. Check that the camera is communicating, see animated icon (Figure 4) on bottom right of control

screen.

Figure 4: Active Communication

9. You are now configured and connected, ready to acquire an image.

10. Check the Serial Connect box (to establish serial communication to the camera). This should contain

a tick (as circled in Figure 5).

11. Check the live button (as circled in Figure 5).

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