Description
Product Overview
The DALSA P2-49-08K40 is a high-resolution monochrome line scan camera from the Piranha 2 series. It uses an 8192 × 1 pixel CCD sensor with 7 μm pixel size and a 4-tap output architecture.
The camera provides a maximum line rate of approximately 18.6 kHz and uses a Camera Link interface for high-speed image-data transmission. Compatibility references identify the P2-49-08K40 as a monochrome 8192-pixel line scan camera with 4 × 8-bit or 4 × 10-bit output in Medium Camera Link mode.
The Piranha 2 platform supports programmable integration time, line rate, gain, offset, bit depth, test patterns and diagnostic functions. It was developed for high-speed industrial imaging applications such as electronics inspection, document scanning and web inspection.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | DALSA / Teledyne DALSA |
| Series | Piranha 2 |
| Model | P2-49-08K40 |
| Product Type | Monochrome CCD Line Scan Camera |
| Resolution | 8192 × 1 pixels |
| Pixel Size | 7 μm × 7 μm |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Number of Taps | 4 |
| Maximum Line Rate | Approx. 18.6 kHz |
| Output | 4 × 8-bit / 4 × 10-bit |
| Interface | Camera Link |
| Camera Link Mode | Medium |
| Camera Link Connectors | 2 × MDR26 |
| Image Type | Monochrome |
| Exposure / Integration | Programmable |
| Gain / Offset | Programmable |
| Test Pattern | Supported |
| Diagnostics | Supported |
| Condition of Referenced eBay Unit | Used |
The 8192-pixel resolution, 7 μm pixel size, 18.6 kHz line rate and 4 × 8/10-bit Medium Camera Link configuration are supported by camera compatibility documentation.
Key Features
- 8K line-scan resolution
- 8192 × 1 monochrome imaging
- 7 μm pixel pitch
- 4-tap CCD architecture
- Approx. 18.6 kHz maximum line rate
- Camera Link Medium interface
- Two Camera Link connectors for high-speed data transfer
- Programmable integration time
- Programmable line rate
- Adjustable gain and offset
- Selectable output bit depth
- Built-in test-pattern and diagnostic functions
- Suitable for precision machine-vision inspection
The Piranha 2 family was designed for high-speed imaging and supports resolutions from 1K through 8K in its 40 MHz camera configurations.
Typical Applications
The P2-49-08K40 can be used where continuous line-by-line image acquisition is preferable to a conventional area-scan camera.
Typical applications include:
- Semiconductor and electronics inspection
- PCB inspection
- Web and sheet inspection
- Film and material inspection
- Printing inspection
- Document scanning
- Surface-defect detection
- High-speed industrial inspection
- Precision measurement systems
- Optical inspection equipment
DALSA’s Piranha 2 documentation specifically identifies electronics manufacturing inspection, postal/parcel sorting, high-performance document scanning, web inspection and industrial inspection as application areas.
Camera Link and Frame Grabber Requirements
The P2-49-08K40 does not normally operate as a standalone USB or Ethernet camera. A compatible Camera Link frame grabber and suitable acquisition computer are required for image capture.
The 4-tap architecture uses two Camera Link connections. One documented implementation pairs the camera with a Dalsa/Teledyne Xcelera-HS PX8 frame grabber, while other Camera Link frame grabbers may be used when their camera files and tap configuration support this model.
When building a replacement imaging system, verify:
- Camera Link interface mode
- 4-tap configuration
- 8-bit or 10-bit acquisition
- Required frame-grabber camera file
- Camera Link cable type and length
- Trigger source
- Line-rate setting
- Exposure/integration settings
- Lens and optical magnification
Installation and Configuration
Before installation, make sure the camera, frame grabber and optical system are compatible.
- Confirm the complete camera model number.
- Inspect both Camera Link connectors before installation.
- Install the camera securely on the machine-vision mounting system.
- Connect the required Camera Link cables.
- Connect the appropriate camera power supply according to the system configuration.
- Install a compatible Camera Link frame grabber.
- Load the appropriate camera configuration file.
- Configure tap mode and output bit depth.
- Set the required line rate and exposure/integration time.
- Adjust gain and offset according to the imaging application.
- Perform a test acquisition before production operation.
- Check image uniformity across the complete 8192-pixel line.
For a replacement installation, retaining the original camera configuration parameters is recommended whenever possible.
Optical Setup
A line-scan camera captures one line at a time, so the camera must be synchronized with the movement of the material or inspection stage.
The optical system should be selected according to:
- Required field of view
- Working distance
- Object speed
- Pixel resolution
- Lens magnification
- Illumination intensity
- Required depth of field
The P2-49-08K40 has also been documented in surplus configurations with Apo-Rodagon-D lenses, including 75 mm and 120 mm optical setups. These lenses are application-specific and should not be assumed to be included with the camera unless explicitly stated in the listing.
Inspection and Testing
For a used P2-49-08K40, inspection should focus on both the optical surface and electronic interfaces.
Visual Inspection
- Check the camera housing for impact or deformation.
- Inspect the lens mount.
- Inspect both Camera Link connectors.
- Check mounting threads and hardware.
- Inspect for contamination around the sensor window.
- Check for corrosion or liquid damage.
Functional Testing
- Power-up verification
- Camera Link communication
- Frame-grabber recognition
- Test-pattern output
- Image acquisition
- Pixel-line uniformity
- Exposure adjustment
- Gain/offset adjustment
- Trigger response
- Line-rate operation
A proper functional test should use a compatible Camera Link frame grabber and suitable optical target. Power-on alone is not sufficient to verify the condition of the CCD sensor.
Maintenance
The sensor window and optical components should be handled carefully. Avoid touching the imaging surface directly.
Recommended practices:
- Keep the optical window clean and protected.
- Use appropriate optical cleaning procedures.
- Keep Camera Link connectors free of contamination.
- Avoid excessive vibration during operation.
- Protect the camera from condensation and liquids.
- Use ESD precautions when disconnecting electronic interfaces.
- Store the camera in protective packaging when not installed.
Because line-scan systems can be sensitive to illumination and optical alignment, changes in lighting or lens position can affect image quality even when the camera itself is operating normally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the P2-49-08K40 a color camera?
No. It is a monochrome line-scan camera. Compatibility documentation identifies the model as an 8192 × 1 monochrome camera.
Q: What is the resolution?
The camera provides 8192 × 1 pixels, commonly described as an 8K line-scan camera.
Q: What is the pixel size?
The documented pixel size is 7 μm × 7 μm.
Q: What interface does it use?
The P2-49-08K40 uses Camera Link. The documented 4-tap configuration uses two Camera Link connections.
Q: What frame grabber do I need?
A compatible Camera Link frame grabber supporting the P2-49-08K40’s Medium-mode, 4-tap configuration is required. The exact frame grabber should be selected based on the required 8-bit/10-bit acquisition mode and software environment.
Q: Can I use it with a normal USB camera interface?
No. This is a Camera Link industrial camera and requires an appropriate Camera Link acquisition interface/frame grabber.
Q: What is the maximum line rate?
The documented P2-49-08K40 line rate is approximately 18.6 kHz.
Identification and Ordering Notes
Before purchasing a replacement, compare the complete camera marking and connector arrangement.
Brand: DALSA / Teledyne DALSA
Series: Piranha 2
Model: P2-49-08K40
Resolution: 8192 × 1
Pixel Size: 7 μm
Sensor: Monochrome CCD
Tap Configuration: 4-tap
Interface: Camera Link
Line Rate: Approx. 18.6 kHz
Condition of Referenced Listing: Used
The supplied eBay listing identifies the item as a DALSA P2-49-08K40 Line Scan Camera and lists the condition as Used.
Suggested eBay Title
DALSA P2-49-08K40 | 8K Monochrome Camera Link Line Scan Camera
