Zyla sCMOS
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8.2 x 8.2 mm / 512 x 512 sensor Lowest Noise Imaging EMCCD Zyla sCMOS Version 2.0 rev 18 Feb 2021 Hardware Guide Covers Zyla 4.2 PLUS and 5.5 models with Camera Link or USB 3 connections and air or water cooling andor.com

Examples of Typical Applications for Global Shutter Mode �������������������������������������������������� 20 Timing Parameters and Ext Triggering for Zyla 5.5 �������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Timing Parameters and Ext Triggering for Zyla 4

Rolling Shutter Internal Triggering (Overlap Mode) ��������������������������������������������������������������������������33 Rolling Shutter External Start Triggering ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������38 Global Shutter Internal Triggering (Non-Overlap Mode) ��������������������������������������������������������������44 Global Shutter Internal Triggering (Overlap Mode) ���������������������������������������������������������������������������46 Global Shutter External/Software Triggering...

SAFETY AND WARNING INFORMATION PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION FIRST BEFORE USING YOUR ZYLA sCMOS CAMERA. 1. To ensure correct and safe operation of this product, please read this guide before use and keep it in a safe place for future reference If equipment is used in a manner not specified by Andor, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Before using the system, please follow and adhere to all warnings, safety, manual handling and operating instructions located either on the product or in this Hardware Manual The Andor Zyla is a precision scientific instrument containing...

Revision History Version Initial Release General minor updates throughout. General enhancements to presentation (all Sections) Text revised to improve clarity of information (all Sections. Zyla Components revised to show standard supplied components more clearly (Section 1.5) Additional accessories revised to match current options available (Section 1.5.1) Additional information added for use for lens mount adaptors (Section 4.2) Updated timing diagrams and tables for Rolling and Global Shutter Modes (Section 2) Updated to show 12-bit data range and gain channels options (Sections 2.6 and...

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Zyla Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera. You are now in possession of a revolutionary new sCMOS camera, a breakthrough technology based on the next-generation CMOS image sensor (CIS) design and fabrication techniques. The camera offers two image sensors of 5.5 Megapixels (Zyla 5.5) and 4.2 Megapixels (Zyla 4.2). It is available in both air cooled, and water cooled forms and with Camera Link and USB 3.0 connection options. Figure 1: The Zyla sCMOS Camera. Left: Water Cooled model, right: air cooled model The Zyla sCMOS camera offers: • Rapid...

1.1 Help and Technical Support If you have any questions regarding the use of this equipment, please contact the representative* from whom your system was purchased, or: Andor Technology Springvale Business Park Northern Ireland Andor Technology (Japan) Andor Technology (China) Haitong Times Business Center, No.11 West Third Ring North Road, Haidian District, * The latest contact details for your local representative can be found on the Contact and Support page of our website.

1.2 Disclaimer THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY, CONDITION OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ANDOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE HOWSOEVER CAUSED WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. COPYRIGHT AND PROTECTIVE...

1.4 Components The standard components supplied with the Zyla are shown in Table 1: Table 1: Standard Components supplied with the Zyla Description Zyla 5.5 or Zyla 4.2 sCMOS Camera with Integral Lens Mount Adaptor (C, CS or F-mount: as selected at time of ordering) PCIe Frame Grabber Card Anti-static Strap 10-tap Power Supply Unit (PS12) and Country specific Power Cord Multi I/O Timing cable Coolant hose inserts (for water cooled models only) Electronic copy of Hardware Guide Quick Start Guide 1.4.1 Accessories There are a range of optional and additional accessories available for Zyla...

1.5 Power And Signal Connections 1.5.1 Power Supply Unit (PSU) The Zyla camera is powered by a external 12 V DC Power Supply Unit (PSU). The Zyla camera is connected via a 4 pin power connector - refer to Section 1.6.5. The external power supply has an IEC male socket that requires a certified mains lead with an IEC female plug for connection to the mains electrical supply. The Zyla PSU is for use with Telecommunications, Computer, Industrial Controller, and OA Systems and must only be used indoors The Zyla requires a Direct Current (DC) supply. Figure 2: Power Supply Unit The electrical...

present on 3-tap version) 5. On/Off Switch 6. USB 3.0 Connector Figure 3: Zyla Back Plate Connections (Left) Cameralink versions (Right) USB 3.0 version 1.5.3 Multi I/O Timing Cable Pin Outs Table 2: Multi I/O Timing Cable Pinouts 15-way D type connector 1 External Trigger External Trigger and Spare input are 5V TTL input. By default they trigger on a rising edge. Fire, Fire n, Arm, AUX_OUT_1 and AUX_OUT_2 outputs are all TTL timing outputs (please also refer to Section 1.6.4 for information on impedance matching) TTL I/O can be individually inverted via software (e.g. Solis or SDK) Pins 9...

1.5.4 Impedance Information Ext Trigger & Spare Inputs > 2.4V Logic level 1 1K Ohms Input triggers on posiitve edge Arm, Fire, Fire n and AUX_OUT Outputs Zyla Camera > 2.0V Figure 4: Zyla Connection Impedance Information CL1: This is the connection for the 3-tap (single cable) Camera Link version of the Zyla camera. CL2: This connection is required for the full 10-tap (double cable) Camera Link version of the Zyla 5.5 and Zyla 4.2 camera and is not present on the Zyla 5.5 3-tap version. USB 3.0: This is the connection for the USB 3.0 version of the Zyla camera. It is not present on the...