Rainbow Electronics ATMOS™ 2M60 - Manual (Page 5)

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[Preliminary] ATMOS -2M60/2M30
3. Camera Description
Figure 3-1. Camera Synoptic
The camera is based on a single tap CMOS sensor which delivers a 12-bit digital video signal at
its output. An FPGA has been implemented for image processing (FPN column correction, con-
version LUT, contrast expansion). The camera is powered by a single DC power supply from
12V to 24V. The functional interface (data and control) is provided with the Camera Link inter-
face. The camera uses the base configuration of the Camera Link standard.
Note: DVAL permanently tied to 1 (high) level.
Data is delivered on two channels. The data format configuration might be in 12-bit, 10-bit, or 8-
bit. It is possible to use external triggers with the camera (CC1 signal or TTL_IO trigger input) in
different trigger modes see
”Synchronization Modes” on page 6 The camera configuration and
settings are done via the Camera Link serial communication. This interface is used for:
• Gain and offset setting
• Data output format
• Synchronization modes: free-run or external trigger modes
• Shutter time
• Test pattern generation
• Upload and download of correction data (FPN column correction, LUT)
CMOS
SENSOR
Microcontroller
CameraLink
Transceiver
TX
RX
Power Supplies
DC power
Camera Link
I/F
Sequencer
Controller
Data
Serial Line
Trigger
Strobe, LVAL
Shutter
FVAL
Trigger
Shutter