Zyla-HF
Ultrafast and High-Resolution
Indirect Detection
Key Specifications

Key Applications

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100 fps & New 40 fps USB 3.0

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X-ray tomography

3

5.5 MP high resolution sCMOS

3

Neutron tomography

3High throughput fibre-optic coupling3

X-ray plasma diagnostics

3

Down to 0.9 e- read noise

3

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)3 ew >30 lp/mm resolution withN
YAG:Ce or LuAG:Ce scintillators

3

X-ray imaging

3

X-ray diffraction

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Introducing Zyla-HF
Zyla Fibre Optic sCMOS- X-Ray Imaging at 100 fps
Andor’s Zyla-HF outstanding design delivers the highest transmission
and spatial resolution performance associated with state-of-the-art
single fibre optic plate bonding, while also taking advantage of thevery fast frame rate, ultra-low noise performance and exceptional
field of view of the Zyla-HF.
Its compact format, multiple mounting points and modular input configuration for
scintillators or beryllium filter integration allow ease of integration into laboratory setup orintegrator (OEM) systems.
This unique feature combination makes the Zyla-HF the perfect detector platform forapplications including X-ray imaging & tomography, electron microscopy and picosecond/nanosecond X-ray imaging when coupled to streak tubes or open MCPs.

technology: high speed, low noise
1 sCMOSand large field of viewsCMOS overcomes the limitation of traditional slow-scan CCDs orinterline technologies by offering simultaneously a large 16.6 x 14mm (5.5 Megapixel) field of view with high resolution 6.5 µm pixel,
100 frames per second and ultralow 0.9 e- read noise.

14 mm

21.8 mm

Zyla 5.5-HF offers a wide field of view

Array Size

Zyla 5.5: 10-tap (USB 3.0)
Rolling Shutter Global Shutter

2560 x 2160 (fullframe)

100 (40)49 (40)2048 x 2048

105 (53)

52 (52)1920 x 1080

200 (107)

97 (98)512 x 512422 (422)

201 (201)

128 x 128

1,691
(1,1691)716 (716)

Zyla 5.5-HF delivers exceptionally high frame rates in both
Rolling Shutter and Global Shutter modes.
16.6 mm
Learn more at: andor.oxinst.com/learning/view/article/scmos-technology-what-is-scmos

resolution AND high throughput AND
2 Highlow crosstalk fibre-optic plate Single fibre direct bonding onto sensor
 EMA (Extra-Mural Absorption) statistical structure

Features and Benefits
FeatureRapid frame rates

Benefit

Light-absorbing glass structures are inserted into thematrix as replacements for individual light-conducting
fibres, absorbing stray photons not contained by theindividual fibres and leading to the lowest fibre crosstalk.

100 fps full frame sustained and NEW 40 fps USB 3.0 modelØ 3 µmFibre optic plate coupling•1

5.5 megapixel sensor format with highresolution and 6.5 μm pixels
0.9 e- read noise
Compact and light
Rolling and Global shutter

Large 16.6 x 14 mm field of view

Lower detection limit than any CCD
Ideal for integration into space restrictive set-ups
Maximum flexibility across all applications

Dual-Gain amplifiers

Extensive dynamic range of 33,000:1 @ 30 fps

ROI and pixel binningUser-definable ROI (1 pixel granularity) and hardware binning

Dynamic baseline clamp

Essential for quantitative accuracy of dynamic measurements

Hardware time stamp
Modular input interface
NEW High resolution
scintillator options
Integrated in EPICS

2Direct bonding to the sCMOS sensor for maximum throughput. EMA statistical structure
provides the lowest channel crosstalk

FPGA generated time stamp with 25 ns accuracy

EMA fibre(Extra-mural absorber)

Imaging fibre

3 High spatial resolution

1:1 image of a USAF resolving Power Test Target 1951 acquired with a Zyla 5.5-HF(without scintillator, bare fibre optic plate) - features up to 50 lp/mm can be resolved.
32 Ip/mm

36 Ip/mm
40.3 Ip/mm

Choice of high resolution / high throughput scintillators and Beryllium filters
Fibre-optic plate coupled YAG:Ce or LuAG:Ce scintillators for high resolution imaging >30 lp/mm CsI:Tl options for high throughput requirements

Cross section

45.3 Ip/mm
50.8 Ip/mm
57 Ip/mm

Ease of operation in EPICS software-based facilities such as partner particle acceleratorsand other large scientific experiments

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Technical Specifications
Sensor Specifications•2
Sensor type

Front Illuminated Scientific CMOS with FOP

Sensor matrix •32560 x 2160 pixels (W x H)
6.5 μm pixel size

Image area

16.6 x 14.0 mm
21.8 mm

Blemish specification

LuAG:Cepeak emission~ 535 nm60% @ 580 nm

60Sensor operating temperature

0ºC (up to 30ºC ambient)

Dark current, e-/pixel/sec @ min temp •5

0.14

Pixel well depth

30,000 eRolling Shutter
Global Shutter (snapshot)@ 200 MHz
0.9 [1.2]
2.3 [2.5]@ 560 MHz
1.2 [1.6]
2.4 [2.6]•7

Better than 99.8%

Data range

12-bit and 16-bit

Quantum efficiency (%)

50

Advanced Performance Specifications•2Read noise (e-) median [rms] •640

30

20100Maximum dynamic range
Pixel binning

Hardware Binning: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, 8 x 8

Trigger modes

Internal, External, External Start, External Exposure, Software Trigger
Start exposure - End exposure (row 1), Start exposure - End exposure (row n)

Hardware timestamp accuracy

25 nsAnti-blooming factor

x 10,000

Zyla 5.5 USB 3.0
Rolling Shutter
Global Shutter
40 (30)

500

600

700

800

900

Image of a wasp acquired with and a 20 µm thick YAG:Cescintillator fibre-optic coupled to a Zyla HF (10 s exposure)
X-ray source Cu target, 40 keV, 2 W Image courtesy of Crytur

1000

Wavelength (nm)40 (30)

Scintillator Specifications•10Best resolution
Scintillator
characteristics
YAG:Ce20 µm thick on
3 mm FOP

Frame Rate Table - 12-Bit (16-Bit)•72560 x 2160

400

33,000:1

Software exposure events •8Array Size

CsI:Tl & YAG:CePeak emission~ 550 nm70

Grade 1 sensor as per manufacturer definition

Maximum quantum efficiency •4Linearity

Sensor Quantum Efficiency Curve•4

Zyla 5.5 10-tap
Rolling Shutter
Global Shutter
100 (75)

SCT-YAGCE-25-020-00

Spatialresolution*>30 lp/mmBest resolution/throughput balance
Energyrange

Best suitedfor broad
2-100 keVrangeScintillator
characteristics
YAG:Ce70 µm thick on
3 mm FOP
SCT-YAGCE-25-070-00

Spatialresolution*~ 20 lp/mm

Energyrange

Best suitedfor broad
2-100 keVrange

49 (49)2048 x 2048

53 (40)52 (39)105 (98)

52 (52)1920 x 1080

107 (80)

98 (80)200 (200)

97 (97)512 x 512422 (422)

201 (201)422 (422)

201 (201)

128 x 128

1691 (1691)

716 (716)

1691 (1691)

716 (716)

LuAG:Ce
20 μm thick on
3 mm FOP
SCT-LUAGCE-25-020-00>30 lp/mm

Best suitedfor
10-100keV range

LuAG:Ce
70 μm thick on
3 mm FOP
SCT-LUAGCE-25-070-00~ 20 lp/mmBest suitedfor
10-100 keV
range

Best throughput
Scintillator
characteristics

CsI:Tl150 µm thickon 3 mm FOP
SCT-CSITLT-50-150-00

Spatialresolution*Energyrange~10 lp/mm

Best
suited for10-100keV
range*Spatial resolution is given at 10% MTF for the entire system Zyla HF, 1:1 fibre-optic plate and scintillator at 40 keV. Please note thatspatial resolution will decrease at lower energies.

Fibre Optic Plate9
EMA design

StatisticalFibre diameter

3 µm

Core : cladding ratio80 : 20

Image distortion

Shear: sub 6.5 µm pixel
Gross: sub 6.5 µm pixel

For more information about scintillator options
please refer to the technical note: Scintillators forAndor high energy detection cameras

For more information please refer to page 3.

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Creating the Optimum Product for You
Product drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]

ZYLA-5.5 X -FO

Third-angle projection

example shown

Step 1.

CameraTypeSelect the camera type and connection
Description

CodeZYLA 5.5-HF: 5.5 Megapixel scientific CMOS with FOP, Rolling and Global shutter
modes, 100 fps, Camera Link 10-tap connection

ZYLA5.5X-FO

ZYLA 5.5-HF: 5.5 Megapixel scientific CMOS with FOP, Rolling and Global shutter
modes, 40 fps, USB 3.0 connection

ZYLA5.5B-FO

Weight: 1.25 kg [2 lb 12 oz]

Step 2.

Select the required accessories

Connections: Camera Link (Left) and USB 3.0 (right)

Description

Order Code

Ø56 mm filter and Ø25.4 x3 mm scintillator holder for Zyla-HF

SCT-FLT_HLD-C025ZYL

Ø56 mm filter and 50 x 50 x 3 mm scintillator holder for Zyla-HF

SCT-FLT_HLD-H050ZYL

Beryllium filter, Ø56 mm, 200 μm thick

ACC-OPT-07875

For further information about high resolution / high throughput scintillators characteristics and ordering
information for Zyla HF, please refer to the technical note Scintillators for Andor high energy detection cameras

Accessories

5 meter cable for use with Axion frame grabber for Camera Link 10-tap models.
(2 cables required)

ACC-ASE-13532

30 m fibre-optic extender solution for use with Zyla Camera Link 10-tap models.

ACC-ZYLFOX-10TAP-30M

100 m fibre-optic extender solution for use with Zyla Camera Link 10-tap models.

ACC-ZYLFOX-10TAP-100

15 m active USB 3.0 connector cable (power supply not required). For use withZyla USB 3.0 models.

ACC-ASE-06887

50 m fibre optic USB 3.0 extender solution including power supply. For use with Zyla
USB 3.0 models.

ACC-ASE-08762

100 m fibre optic USB 3.0 extender solution including power supply. For use withZyla USB 3.0 models.

ACC-ASE-07860

For further information on PC workstations for Zyla, please refer to the technical note PC Specifications for sCMOS

Step 3.

Andor SDK: A software development kit that allows you to control Andor sCMOS cameras from your own
application. Available as a 64-bit library for Windows (8, 8.1 and 10) and Linux. Compatible with C/C++, LabView
and MATLAB.
Third party software compatibility drivers are available so that the Zyla range can be operated through a large
variety of third party imaging packages. See andor.oxinst.com/third-party-software-matrix

6Connecting to the Zyla
Camera Control
Connector type: 3 meter Camera Link 10-tap connectors orUSB 3.0. (Longer lengths available as accessories).
TTL / Logic
Connector type: 15 way D Type with TTL I/Os for External
Trigger, Frame Readout and Fire Pulse.

Select the required software
The Zyla-HF also requires at least one of the following software options:
Solis for Imaging: a 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (8, 8.1 and 10) offering richfunctionality for data acquisition and processing. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition,processing, display and export.

SoftwareNotes• Protective cap MEC-08309 not shown• Optional scintillator/Be Filter Holder is
attached by M4 x 16 caphead screws (4 off).

iPPPOOOBest Practice Guidelines
Camera is susceptible to shock damage. The protective plate shouldalways be fitted when the camera is not in use.
The FOP should always be protected when mounting to another surface,
both surfaces must be free of contamination to avoid damage.
Dust or contamination can be removed by the drop and drag opticalcleaning technique. For cleaning, use lens tissue with a suitable solvent
e.g. spectroscopic grade solvent.
When mounting a scintillator, do not apply a force exceeding 30 N onto
the fibre optic surface.
Do not use abrasives, corrosive solvents, avoid impact or point contact.
Beryllium foil is very brittle in nature therefore extreme care should betaken to avoid shock damage. If the foil is broken there is a health risk.
Please contact Andor for further information if required.

15-way D-type pinouts
1

ARM

Output2

Aux_Out_1*

Output3

FIRE row n

Output4

FIRE row 1

Output5

Aux_Out_2

Output6

GroundGND

7External Trigger

Input

8

Spare Input

Input

9

Reserved

N/A

10

Reserved

N/A

11

Reserved

N/A

12

Reserved

N/A13Reserved

N/A

14

Reserved

N/A

15

Reserved

N/A* Aux_Out_1 is configurable as Fire, Fire n,
Fire All or Fire Any. Refer to the Zyla hardware
manual.

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Need more information? At Andor we are committed to finding the correct solution
for you. With a dedicated team of technical advisors, we are able to offer you oneto-one guidance and technical support on all Andor products.
For a full listing of our local sales offices, please see:andor.com/contact

Our regional headquarters are:Europe					JapanBelfast, Northern Ireland 			Tokyo
Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126			
Phone +81 (3) 6732 8968
Fax +44 (28) 9031 0792			
Fax +81 (3) 6732 8939
North America				China
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Phone +1 (860) 290 9211			
Phone +86 (10) 5884 7900
Fax +1 (860) 290 9566			
Fax +86 (10) 5884 7901

Items shipped with your camera:

Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice•

1. IMPORTANT-Due to the sensor/ fibre optic being exposed to environments outside of Andor’s control
there is no warranty on the sensor. For full details of Andor’s Warranty Policy please refer to andor.
oxinst.com/service-and-support. Please refer to the best practice guidelines on page 7.
2. Figures are typical unless otherwise stated.
3. Edge pixels may exhibit a partial response.
4. Quantum efficiency of the sensor at 20°C as supplied by the sensor manufacturer.
5. Dark current measurement is averaged over the CCD area excluding any regions of blemishes.
6. Readout noise is for the entire system and is taken as a mean over the sensor area excluding any
regions of blemishes. It is a combination of sensor readout noise and A/D noise.
7. Linearity is measured from a plot of counts vs exposure time under set photon flux up to thesaturation point of the system.
8. Software Exposure Events provide rapid software notification (SDK only) of the start and end ofacquisition, useful for tight synchronization to moving peripheral devices e.g. stages.
9. Data as supplied by the fibre optic plate manufacturer.
10. Data as supplied by the scintillator manufacturer. Scintillator peak emission at 550 nm. Pleasecontact your local Andor representative to inquire about other scintillator options.

•••••••For Camera Link 10-Tap Models: 1 x Camera Link Cardand 2 x 3 meter connector cables.
For USB 3.0 models: 1 x USB 3.0 PCIe Card and 1 x 3
meter USB 3.0 cable (Type A to B)
1x Power supply with mains cable
1x 7-way Multi I/O timing cable, offering Fire, External
Trigger and Arm (3 meter)
1x Quick start guide
1x Individual system performance sheet
1x Protective cap (MEC-08309)
Electronic copy of user guide

Minimum Computer Requirements:
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2.68 GHz Quad Core
4GB RAM (increase RAM if to be used for continuousdata spooling)
Hard Drive:
Minimum 450 MB/s continuous write for USB 3.0models
Minimum 850 MB/s continuous write for Camera Link10-tap models
PCI Express x4 or greater for USB 3.0 models
PCI Express x8 or greater for Camera Link 10-tap
modelsWindows (8, 8.1 or 10) or Linux* See technical note entitled: ‘PC Specifications for sCMOS** Andor supply PC workstations for Zyla, see page 8

Operating and Storage Conditions•••

Operating Temperature: 20°C to 30°C ambient
Relative Humidity: < 70% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature: -25°C to 50°C

External Power Supply Compliance••

UL-certified for Canada and USA
Japanese PSE MarkPower Requirements•••

Power: +12 VDC ± 5% @ 5A
Ripple: 200 mV peak-peak 0 - 20 MHz
100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz external power supply

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