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EHD MaxCam 16bit Series Cooled Cameras Manual

EHD MaxCam 16bit Series Cooled Cameras Manual

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MaxCam Series Overview
The MaxCam Series consists of cooled USB3.0 CMOS cameras equipped with SONY Exmor or GSENSE sensors. These cameras are designed for high frame rates and low noise, thanks to two-stage peltier cooling, making them ideal for low light environments, microscopy, and astronomy. Key features include switchable 8/16 bit modes, large pixel/full-frame sensors, and support for advanced image processing software across multiple platforms.

Technical Specifications
The cameras cover a spectral range of 190-1200nm, with various models offering different sensor sizes and pixel configurations. They feature a two-stage TE-cooling system that cools the sensor chip to -40°C below ambient temperature, enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio. The cameras support long exposure times up to 1000 seconds and include an embedded 16-bit hardware ISP module.

Software and SDK
The MaxCam series is supported by a comprehensive SDK compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android platforms. The SDK includes APIs for C/C++, .NET, DirectShow, and more, providing flexibility for developers. The software environment supports advanced image processing features such as exposure control, white balance, and color adjustments.

Design and Connectivity
The camera body is made from durable alloy using CNC techniques, ensuring robustness and longevity. It includes features like IR-CUT/AR coated windows, a USB3.0 interface for high-speed data transmission, and multiple mounting options (M42, M52, C-mount). The design minimizes fan vibration to prevent imaging blur.

Packing and Accessories
The standard package includes the camera, power adapter, USB3.0 cable, IO cable, and software CD. Optional calibration kits are available for precise measurements.

Software Features
EHDView software provides full control over camera features, supporting high-speed video streaming and advanced processing capabilities like image correction, stitching, and segmentation. It offers a multilingual interface and supports various image and video formats.

Video Stream Features
The document outlines features for enhancing video stream quality, including histogram expansion, image calibration, and clarity factor calculation. It supports video broadcasting, recording, watermarking, and various image processing techniques like contrast control and de-noising.

Camera Installation and Operation
Installation involves fixing the camera, connecting it to a computer via USB3.0, and ensuring driver installation. For Windows 7 and above, driver installation is necessary for camera recognition.

Software Features
The democpp software allows users to select camera resolution, capture images, and manage frame rates. It supports various image formats and frame rate adjustments based on image ROI.

Shutter Types
The document explains global and rolling shutter mechanisms, detailing how exposure and data readout occur.

Image Acquisition Modes
Two modes are available: free run and trigger mode. Trigger mode can be activated via software or external signals, with options for single, multi-frame, and PWM triggers.

General Purpose I/O Configuration
For certain camera models, GPIO ports can be configured for input or output, allowing for flexible integration with external systems.

Signal Debouncing
To prevent false triggers, input signals are debounced, requiring pulse widths greater than the debounce time.

IO Configuration and Debouncer Setup
The document outlines the procedure for configuring the IO settings of the MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera. Users can select the input line and set the debouncer time within a range of 0 to 20000 microseconds using the API code provided.

Output Signal Modes
The camera supports four output signal modes: Frame Trigger Wait, Exposure Active, Strobe, and User Output. Each mode can be configured through the "IO Config" dialog and controlled using specific API commands. The document provides detailed descriptions and timing diagrams for each mode.

Camera Control Parameters
The camera allows for various control parameter configurations, including exposure time, gain control, white balance, color adjustment, and image flip. Each parameter can be adjusted manually or automatically, with corresponding API codes provided for implementation.

Test Patterns
The camera offers several test patterns for image testing, including grayscale gradient stripes and chromatic gradients. Users can select and configure these patterns through the control menu, with API codes available for setup.

I/O Electrical Properties
The document details the electrical properties of the camera's I/O circuits, including opto-isolated input and output circuits, as well as non-isolated configurable input/output circuits. It provides specifications for logic levels, current limits, and timing delays.

Support
Support is available through the EHD Imaging GmbH website, email, and sales representatives for further assistance and documentation.

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EHD MaxCam 16bit Series Cooled Cameras Manual

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera 1.1 MaxCam Series TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera 1.1.1 The Basic Characteristic of the 16 Bit MaxCam Series MaxCam series camera adopts SONY Exmor or GSENSE with big pixel size or full-frame CMOS sensor as the image-picking device and USB3.0 is used as the transfer interface to increase the frame rate. With the two-stage peltier cooling sensor chip to -40°C below ambient temperature. This will greatly increase the signal to noise ratio and decrease the image noise. Smart structure is designed to assure the heat radiation efficiency and avoid...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera 1.1.2 MaxCam Series Datasheet Order Code Dark Signal 871mv with 1/30s Full Frame Full Frame C:Color; M:Monochrome; UV: Ultra-violet sensitive Other Specification for MaxCam Series Spectral Range 190-1200nm (The spectral response range of each model is different. Please refer to the product manual of each model for detailed parameters) Protect Windows IR CUT (AR protection glass is optional), quartz glass for UV cameras White Balance ROI White Balance/ Manual Temp Tint Adjustment/NA for Monochromatic Sensor Color Technique Ultra-Fine Color...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera OSx(Mac OS X) Linux CPU: Equal to Intel Core2 2.8GHz or Higher Memory:2GB or More PC Requirements USB Port:USB3.0 High-speed Port Display:17” or Larger CD-ROM 1.1.3 Dimension of MaxCam Series and Connection The MaxCam series body, made from tough, alloy with CNC technique, ensures a heavy duty, workhorse solution. The camera is designed with a high quality IR-CUT or AR to block the IR light or protect the camera sensor. The fan‘s vibration is minimized to the low level to eliminate the vibration caused imaging blur. This design ensures a rugged,...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera Item 1 Protective window, 39  27  1.1mm, AR window for mono camera, IR-cut for color camera Thermo outlet 1.2 MaxCam Spectral Response MaxCam-455M-TE:

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera MaxCam-2020UV-TE:

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera 1.2.1 Packing Information for MaxCam Series Packing Information of MaxCam Series Standard Package A Carton L:50cm W:30cm H:30cm (20pcs, 12~17Kg/ carton), not shown in the photo(TBD) Power adapter: input: AC 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz, output: DC19 V 4A High-Speed USB3.0 A male to B male gold-plated connectors cable /1.5m CD (Driver & utilities software, Ø12cm)

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera 2 Description of Software Development 2.1 SDK introduction The SDK download link is as follows: https://www.ehd.de/products/driver/driver.htm x86: XP SP3 and above versions; CPU needs to support the SSE2 instruction set at least x64: Win7 and above versions arm: Win10 and above versions arm64: Win10 and above versions  WinRT: x86, x64, arm, arm64 Windows 10 or above versions macOS: x86 and x64 bundle macOS 10.10 or above versions Linux: core 2.6.27 and above versions x86: CPU needs to support at least SSE3 instruction sets; GLIBC 2.8 and...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera nncam.lib, arm lib file. nncam.dll, arm dynamic library files.  nncam.lib, arm64 lib file. nncam.dll, arm64 dynamic library files.  They can be applied for Dynamic library files of WinRT/ UWP (Universal Windows Platform)/ Windows Store App. They are compatible with Windows Runtime and can be referenced by the Universal Windows Platform app. If you use C # to develop UWP, you can use the nncam.cs to wrap class.  Please pay attention to the DeviceCapability of uwp. Refer to How to add USB device capabilities to the app manifest. (Microsoft...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera   demoraw, RAW data and static capture, about 120 lines of code. directshow: DirectShow SDK and demo programs. labview: Labview SDK and demo programs. MATLAB: MATLAB demo programs. 2.2 Client democpp description As shown in Figure 2-1, “1” is the control menu area and "2" is the video display area. Figure 2-1 democpp interface The main features of the control menu are: Device: camera names installed are listed under this menu. Clicking the camera name to open the camera; Resolution: switch the resolution and capture the image; Action: Pause,...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera Figure 2-2 EHDView UI The main features of EHDView are shown in Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.. Exposure and gain White balance Color adjustment Automatic exposure, manual exposure, gain up to 5x; Automatic white balance; can be adjusted by manually setting the color temperature and color; Color, saturation, brightness, contrast, gamma value adjustment feature; According to the performance of different computers and USB, the compatibility of the camera can be realized by Frame rate control adjusting the frame rate; Light...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera 3 Camera Installation and Operation 3.1 Installation steps 1．Fix the camera onto the installation position and attach appropriate C-mount lens to the camera. 2．Verify that the camera is properly connected to the industrial computer or PC using the Micro USB3.0 cable that comes with the camera. Tighten the cable by fastening screw at the camera side. 3.2 Driver check The Operation Systems under Windows 7(Including WIN7) require a normal installation of the drive before the camera is used and if the drive installation fails, the camera will...

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera

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MaxCam Series Two-stage TE-Cooling USB3.0 CMOS Camera 4 Main Features of democpp 4.1 Description of main features As shown in Figure 4-1, in the democpp, click the "Resolution-> Preview" in the top control menu to select the resolution of the camera; "Resolution->Snap" captures image at current resolution; "Resolution->Snap Multiple" captures multiple images at the specified resolution. Figure 4-1 Acquisition and resolution The following is the API code for the image capture operation: //still image snap nncam_Snap(HnnCam h, unsigned nResolutionIndex); //multiple still image snap nncam_SnapN...

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EHD MaxCam 16bit Series Cooled Cameras Manual

EHD MaxCam 16bit Series Cooled Cameras Manual

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