Item #	LC100
Detector Range (CCD Chip)	350 - 1100 nm
Scan Rate Internal Trigger	Max 900 Scans/s
CCD Pixel Number	2048
CCD Pixel Size	14 µm x 56 µm (14 µm Pitch)
CCD Sensitivity	240 V/lx s
CCD Dynamic Range	333
Integration Time	1 ms - 50 s
S/N Ratio	2000:1

Features

Input and Output Triggers
5 User-Configurable General Purpose I/O Ports (GPIO)
Up to 16 Independently Programmable Regions of Interest
Internal Simple Pattern Matching Logic
Standalone Operation
Adapter for F-Mount Objectives
Compatible with 30 mm and 60 mm Cage Systems and SM2 Lens Tubes
Ø1/2" Post Mountable
F-Mount Compatible via Included Adapter
Versatile Software Package (Splicco) and Drivet Package (C/C++, VB, DotNet, LabVIEW) Included
USB2.0 Interface
Powered via USB
Dust Proof, Rugged Housing for Field Usage

Thorlabs' LC100 Line Camera is designed for applications in optics, imaging, spectroscopy, biology, and industrial process control. It incorporates a 2048 pixel CCD array and is capable of detecting light in the 350 - 1100 nm range. With scan rates up to 900 scans per second (450 Hz with external trigger), this line camera offers trigger input and output, an analog output, and five digital software-controlled General Purpose Input/Outputs (GPIOs). The delay of the input and output triggers can be adjusted and the analog output monitors the intensity of a selectable single pixel of the line.

The LC100 line camera itself is capable of analyzing up to 16 freely definable regions of interest (ROIs) from the recorded line scans; it can analyze each spectrum independently using simple pattern matching. The five GPIOs can be programmed to return specific logic patterns according to the results of the spectrum analysis. Since version 4.3 of the SPLICCO software package the LC100 features a standalone mode that allows the line camera to perform this analysis without being connected to a PC.

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The LC100 with a Nikon F-Mount camera lens mounted via an SM2NFM F-Mount to SM2 thread adapter.

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The LC100 with a 60 mm cage system.

The rugged, dust-proof housing makes the LC100 line camera ideal for field applications and process control. Typical applications include using the line camera as a sensor in custom spectrometers or interferometers as well as position or size sensing devices. These cameras are also used in defect sensing applications as well as for fill level and edge detection.

Mounting Options
The housing has eight 4-40 taps with the correct spacings to make it compatible with Thorlabs' 30 mm Cage System and 60 mm Cage System. In addition, the housing is SM2 (2.035"-40) threaded for Ø2" Lens Tube compatibility. A 1/4"-20 (M6) tap is provided for post mounting.

Item #	LC100
Sensor Specs
Detector Range (CCD Chip)	350 - 1100 nm
CCD Pixel Size	14 µm x 56 µm ( 14 µm pitch )
CCD Sensitivity	240 V / ( lx · s )
CCD Dynamic Range^a	333
CCD Pixel Number	2048
Integration Time^b	1.055 ms − 50 s
Scan Rate Internal Trigger	Max 900 Scans/s^c
S/N Ratio^d	≤2000 : 1
External Trigger
Trigger Input	BNC
Trigger Signal	TTL 5 V and 3.3 V
Trigger Frequency, Scan Rate	Max 450 Hz, 450 Scans/s^c
Trigger Puls Length	Min 50 ns
Trigger Delay	4.5 µs
Number of GPIOs^e	5
GPIO^e Type	3.3 V TTL
Region of Interests (ROI)	16
Analog Output	Programmable 0 - 4 V
General Specs
Interface	Hi-Speed USB2.0 (480 Mbit/s)
Dimensions ( L x W x H )	80 mm x 80 mm x 33 mm (3.13" x 3.13" x 1.30")
Weight	<0.4 kg

All technical data are valid at 23 ± 5°C and 45 ± 15% rel. humidity (non condensing)
^a ratio of saturation voltage to dark current voltage
^bexposure time
^c1.055 ms integration time & depends on connected PC
^dwith 10x averaging, depending on integration time; for single shot use CCD dynamic range
^eGPIO: General Purpose Input Output

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Graphical User Interface

Adjustable Parameters

Integration Time
Trigger Modes: Internal, External, Continuous, Single Shot
Averaging Method: Gliding or Block Average
Smoothing Method: Block Smoothing
Picture Flip and Revert

Features

Operates up to 10 Devices Simultaneously
Auto-Detection of Compatible Devices
Available Filters: Peak Finder, Smoothing, Averaging, Flip/Revert Picture
Algorithms: Gaussian Transformation
Normalized Y Axis
Persistence Option
Different Thread for Data Acquisition for Better Responsiveness to User Input
User Selectable Colors
Saving and Retrieval of Scans (JCAMP-DX or CSV)
Copy Function to Clipboard
Printable Windows
Tabbed or Floating Windows
Gaussian Data Fitting

Peak Finding

The LC100 Series Line Camera is featuring the easy-to-use SPLICCO software with graphical user interface. The package is designed for laboratory and manufacturing applications. The data, background, and peaks can be shown in a single graph. With the help of smoothing and averaging algorithms the user is able to enhance specific features of the spectra. Furthermore the software is able to handle several devices at one time which are presented in different windows. The above screen shows the peakfinder screen that lists all peaks with a given min peak-height (threshold) and peak width. SPLICCO also allows to record scans sequentially, see Sequential Recording below.

Simple Pattern Matching

For the LC100 you can define up to 16 areas of interest (Evalboxes) with adjustable sizes at arbitrary locations in the Intensity vs. Pixel pane. They will be interrogated during scans. The result can be used for simple pattern matching and connected with customized logic to one of the 5 General Purpose Input Outputs (GPIO).

Editable Axes

You can easily set the displayed range of the measured intensity by entering the min and max values at the y axis of the intensity plot.

Sequential Recording

Sequencial Recording Settings

The SPLICCO software allows to sequentially record individual scans in CSV file format. A maximum of 1000 scans can be recorded at a rate of upto 900 scans per second.

Software for Spectrometers and USB Line Cameras

This package also includes the instrument drivers for the National Instruments™, LabWindows™/CVI, and LabVIEW™* development environments. The drivers are intended for developers who want to extend or adapt the functionality of the device to their special requirements.

Software

Version 4.3

Standard full software application packages and graphical user interfaces.

OR

Advanced Beta Version*

Version 4.5.103.788 (April 22, 2013)

Full software version software application with latest bug fixes:

Improved VXIpnp compatibility
Includes 64bit versions of LabVIEW drivers/examples

*This release candidate software version, which incorporates new features and/or bug fixes as outlined in the change log file on the download page, has been through several rounds of testing and there are currently no significant bugs. Once full testing and documentation is available, this version will become the standard software package. In the interim, Thorlabs is making this complete software file available for those customers whose research endeavors would benefit from the updated features.

Pin Configuration of Trigger Cable Connector

Connector Pins	Pin #	Description
	1	Trigger Input, LL TTL
	2	Common GND (Trigger and GPIO)
	3	Analog Output
	4 - 8	GPIO Ports 1 - 5, LL TTL

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Poster: tschalk

Posted Date: 2013-05-06 10:59:00.0

This is a response from Thomas at Thorlabs. Thank you very much for your inquiry. At the moment we are not planing to release a LC100 camera which is sensitive for UV Light as a standard item. Maybe we can offer you a custom made item which is more sensitive to UV Light. I will contact you to discuss the details.

Poster: vlad

Posted Date: 2013-04-26 13:13:04.587

Hello, I am interested in the UV-sensitive LC100 camera. "Future versions of the LC100 Series for the UV spectral region will be offered soon." How soon will the LC100-UV be offered? Thank you. Vlad Soukhanovskii ============================================ Vlad Soukhanovskii, Ph.D. Physicist Fusion Energy Sciences Program, L-637 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 7000 East Ave., Livermore, CA 94551-9900 Email: vlad@llnl.gov _______________________________________ On research assignment at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory MS 34, P. O. Box 451, Princeton, NJ 08540 Office Phone: 609-243-2064 General Office Fax: 609-243-2874 ============================================

Poster: v.fadone

Posted Date: 2012-08-14 10:50:31.0

Dear Sirs, I need to synchronize LC100 to an external source so I'll use Trigger Input on GPIO connector. As I can understand from the manual, Thorlabs provides a cable with a BNC connector. Is it correct? The trigger voltage range should be 0-3.3V (LL TTL) but on table 6.1 I read TTL 5V and 3.3V. Is it possible to use both 5V and 3.3V TTL trigger signal? Is the trigger input optoisolated? Thanks Vanni

Poster: jlow

Posted Date: 2012-08-14 09:04:00.0

Response from Jeremy at Thorlabs: We do provide the trigger input cable. Both 5V and 3.3V can be used for TTL trigger signal. Also, the trigger input is not opto-isolated.

Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2012-07-16 06:57:00.0

A response form Julien at Thorlabs: Thank you for your inquiry! The LC100 can be read out through Matlab. The driver is a VXIPnP driver and can thus be imported into Matlab using the instrument control toolbox.

Poster: dk

Posted Date: 2012-07-15 07:24:35.0

Dear Thorlabs team, is there a chance to control and read the LC-100 line camera from Matlab ? What would we have to do to achieve this ? Thanks Daniel

Poster: tcohen

Posted Date: 2012-03-22 13:09:00.0

Response from Tim at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. For now you can find this information near the end of the overview tab as well as by opening the CAD drawing by clicking the red icon next to the product name. For future visitors we will update our web presentation to make this information more readily available and obvious.

Poster:

Posted Date: 2012-03-22 10:41:32.0

It appears that there are threads on this device but don't see any details, please consider adding this information.

Poster: bdada

Posted Date: 2012-02-13 15:41:00.0

Response from Buki at Thorlabs to wzc0014: Thank you for your feedback on the LC100. If you click the red page icon to the left of the LC100 part number you can open the manual of the LC100. On page 15 of the manual, it is stated that the integration time (the time representing how long the CCD interacts with incoming light) of the CCD is supported between 1.054 ms to 50s and can be set via the SPLICCO software. The integration time is also included in the "Specs" tab. Below is a link to the manual: http://www.thorlabs.com/Thorcat/20300/20308-D02.pdf Please contact TechSupport@thorlabs.com if you have any further questions.

Poster: wzc0014

Posted Date: 2012-02-13 11:54:41.0

Any information on the exposure time, and a range or control over it?

Poster: jjurado

Posted Date: 2011-05-18 17:52:00.0

Response from Javier at Thorlabs to daniel.j.breton: Thank you very much for contacting us. We do not recommend using this camera at -20°C, since the operating temperature range of the sensor is rated at -10 to 60 °C. Unfortunately, we do not carry or know of other line cameras that would perform well at -20 °C. I will contact you directly for further support.

Poster: daniel.j.breton

Posted Date: 2011-05-18 16:11:14.0

Reviewing your specs and the manual, I do not see an operating temperature spec. Can this thing run at -20 C? Are any other linescan cameras available than can?

Poster: jvigroux

Posted Date: 2011-05-18 06:39:00.0

A response form Julien at Thorlabs: Thank you for your feedback. This is indeed an option we have considered. Due to the numerous possibilities both in terms of set ups and applications, we however decided not to go this way as we would have needed an equal number of kits. We of course are happy to help putting together the necessary parts for a given application. I will contact you directly per email in order to discuss the details of yours.

Poster: cbrideau

Posted Date: 2011-05-17 12:58:24.0

It would be really useful to sell this as part of a kit with the CVH100 cuvette holder. A transmission grating, a couple lenses, and some cage and cube parts and you could integrate this thing as a spectrometer to the side of the CVH100. You could sell the kit with different gratings for different spectral ranges.

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Pin Configuration of Trigger Cable Connector