Fairchild CAM/CCD-4KCL.TDI User Manual
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Table of Contents
 
 
SECTION I 
Introduction to the CAM/CCD-2KCL.TDI & CAM/CCD-4KCL-TDI 
High Performance TDI Line Scan Camera..................................................................... 6 
1.1 Camera Highlights...................................................................................................... 6 
1.2 Camera Specification ................................................................................................. 8 
1.3 Image Sensor ............................................................................................................. 9 
1.4 Block Diagram CCD525 ............................................................................................. 9 
1.5 Block Diagram CCD545 ............................................................................................. 10 
1.6 2K/4K TDI Camera Timing Diagram........................................................................... 11 
1.7 Thermal Considerations ............................................................................................. 12 
 
SECTION 2 
Camera Hardware Interface............................................................................................ 13 
2.1 Installation Overview .................................................................................................. 13 
2.2 Connectors, Pinouts and Cables ................................................................................ 14 
2.3 Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 15 
 
SECTION 3 
Camera Control ............................................................................................................... 16 
3.1 Quick Start with the CameraLink Interface ................................................................. 16 
3.2 Camera Control Signals using Camera Link Interface................................................ 16 
3.3 Serial Communication ................................................................................................ 16 
3.4 Commands................................................................................................................. 16 
3.5 Camera Command Summary..................................................................................... 20 
3.6 Framing Mode ............................................................................................................ 21 
 
SECTION 4 
Mechanical and Optical Considerations ....................................................................... 22 
4.1 Camera Dimensions and Mounting Facilities ............................................................. 23 
4.2 Lensing....................................................................................................................... 23 
4.3 Mechanical Drawing of Available Camera Face Mounting “L” Bracket ...................... 24 
4.4 Lenses........................................................................................................................ 25 
4.5 Illumination ................................................................................................................. 25 
4.6 Light Sources ............................................................................................................. 25 
 
SECTION 5 
Handling Instructions 
5.1 Electrostatic Discharge............................................................................................... 26 
5.2 Preventing ESD Damage ........................................................................................... 26 
5.3 Protecting Against Dust, Oil and Scratches................................................................ 26 
5.4 Cleaning the Sensor Window ..................................................................................... 26 
 
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