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LineScan
Linear array cameras
Electronics made in South Africa
Web: www.synertronic.co.za
E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 021 8866835 Cell: 073 1993878
▪ Latest generation CMOS sensors ▪ USB-based ▪ High dynamic range ▪ High scan rates ▪ Large pixel sizes ▪ Advanced synchronisation ▪ Flexible post-processing
Features
▪ General spectroscopy ▪ Specialised spectroscopy (short-pulse,
time-domain, etc.) ▪ Spectrometer upgrades ▪ Scheimpflug LIDAR
Applications
Overview
The Glaz LineScan linear array camera range consists of:
• LineScan-II (high-speed, low noise, large memory)
• LineScan-I (high-speed)
• LineScan-LS (low-speed, low noise)
• LineScan-EC (low-speed, econo)
The LineScan-II/I are high-speed cameras. The LineScan-II
has the best high-speed performance with improved low-
noise power management and analogue circuits. The
LineScan-II also features large on-board memory.
The LineScan-LS/EC are low-speed cameras. The LineScan-LS
features a low-noise design and high dynamic range. The
LineScan-EC provides a more economical alternative.
Specifications
Description LineScan-
Unit II I LS EC
General parameters
PC interface High-speed USB 2.0
Power source USB-powered
Transfer rate >20 >2 MB/s
On-board memory 100 Limited Limited Limited MB
Sensor
Sensor type CMOS
Supported sensors Hamamatsu: S11639, S11639-01, S10453, S12706, S13496, etc.
Max. dynamic range 4800 1800 3000 1000
Min. integration time 5 5 40 40 s
Max. integration time 100 100 100 100 ms
ADC
ADC resolution 16 16 16 12 bit
ADC ENOB >13 >13 >13 >10
Max. read-out speed 10,000 250 200 kPixel/s
Total analogue noise <100 400 200 600 Vrms
IO Ports (5V-TTL)
Input Ports Trigger Aux
Trigger Trigger Trigger
Output ports Sync Aux
Sync Sync Sync
External trigger
Delay Programmable: 0 – 200 ms
Delay resolution 0.1 0.1 10 10 s
USB-Based
The Glaz LineScan cameras feature high-speed USB 2.0
interfaces and are USB-powered. No additional power
supply or PC acquisition cards are required.
CMOS sensor technology
All Glaz LineScan cameras utilise the latest linear array CMOS
sensors from Hamamatsu. Combined with one of the best
ADC front-ends on the market, the LineScan-II achieves very
low noise levels and high dynamic range.
Configurable read-out schemes
The Glaz LineScan-II and LineScan-I offer two different
sensor read-out schemes: PulseSync and TimeFill.
PulseSync uses a non-interleaved read-out scheme. This
scheme is used for multi-camera measurements and
advanced synchronisation.
TimeFill uses an interleaved read-out scheme. With the
TimeFill scheme, very high temporal fill factors are achieved.
Advanced synchronisation (PulseSync)
In PulseSync mode the Glaz LineScan-I and LineScan-II can be
combined with the Glaz-PD photo-diode digitiser. Together
they form a synchronised system for pump-probe
measurements. The Glaz PC software can be configured to
automatically sort and average scanned lines.
Custom mounts and adaptors
For some applications, the Glaz
LineScan cameras are directly
mounted onto spectrometers (Ibsen,
Andor, and others). Synertronic
Designs offers a design and
manufacturing service for custom
mounts and adaptors.
OEM modules
The Glaz LineScan camera range is
also available in OEM modules. OEM
modules are supplied without
enclosure. These cameras consist of a
split sensor and processor board. The
two boards are connected via flat flex
cables (FFCs).
Upgrade old spectrometers
Many older spectrometers require acquisition cards.
Unfortunately, new PCs no longer provide the relevant card
slots (e.g. ISA, PCI or similar). Glaz LineScan OEM modules
can also be customised to replace the electronics on older
spectrometers (e.g. Ocean Optics S-series).
Software and drivers
Glaz UI is a free graphical
user interface (GUI) for
taking basic measurements
with Glaz LineScan cameras.
It also offers application-
specific extensions. These
extensions provide tailored user interfaces for certain types
of measurements (e.g. spectroscopy and Scheimpflug
LIDAR).
LabView drivers for the Glaz LineScan cameras are available
for free.
Probe
Glaz-PD
Glaz LineScan
PulseSync