Zyla-HF

Fibre-optic sCMOS

Ultrafast and high resolution
Indirect Detection
Key Specifications• 100 fps & New 40 fps USB 3.0• 5.5 MP high resolution sCMOS• High throughput fibre-optic coupling• Down to 1.2 e- read noise• New >30 lp/mm resolution with
YAG:Ce or LuAG:Ce scintillators

Key Applications

P X-Ray Tomography
P Neutron Tomography
P X-Ray Plasma Diagnostics
P Transmission Electron
Microscopy (TEM)

P X-Ray Imaging
P X-Ray Diffraction

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Ultrafast and high resolution
Indirect Detection
Fibre-optic sCMOS

Introducing Zyla-HF
Zyla Fibre Optic sCMOS- X-Ray Imaging at 100 fps
Andor’s Zyla-HF outstanding design delivers the highest transmission andspatial resolution performance associated with state-of-the-art single fibre
optic plate bonding, while also taking advantage of the very 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 or integrator (OEM) systems.
This unique feature combination makes the Zyla-HF the perfect detector
platform for applications including X-ray imaging & tomography, electron microscopy and picosecond/nanosecond
X-ray imaging when coupled to streak tubes or open MCPs.

Features and Benefits
FeatureRapid frame rates

Fibre optic plate coupling •1
5.5 megapixel sensor format withhigh resolution and 6.5 μm pixels
1.2 e- read noise
Compact and light
Rolling and Global shutter

Benefit
100 fps full frame sustained and NEW 40 fps USB 3.0 model
Direct bonding to the sCMOS sensor for maximum throughput. EMA statistical structure provides
the lowest channel crosstalk
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 25,000:1 @ 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

FPGA generated time stamp with 25 ns accuracy
Choice of high resolution / high throughput scintillators and Beryllium filters

NEW High resolution
scintillator options

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

Integrated in EPICS

Ease of operation in EPICS software-based facilities such as partner particle accelerators andother large scientific experiments2Zyla HF

Ultrafast and high resolution
Indirect Detection
Fibre-optic sCMOS

technology: high speed AND low
1 sCMOSnoise AND large field of view
Scientific CMOS overcomes the limitation of traditional slow-scan
CCDs or interline technologies by offering simultaneously a large
16.6 x 14 mm (5.5 Megapixel) field of view with high resolution
6.5 µm pixel,100 frames per second and ultralow 1.2 e- read noise.

14 mm

21.8 mm

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

Array Size
2560 x 2160 (full frame)

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)

Left: Zyla 5.5-HF offers a wide
field of view

Above: Zyla 5.5-HF delivers exceptionally high frame rates inboth Rolling Shutter and Global Shutter modes.

16.6 mm

Learn more at: http://www.andor.com/learning-academy/scmos-technology-what-is-scmosresolution AND high throughput
2 HighAND low crosstalk fibre-optic plateSingle fibre direct bonding onto sensor
EMA (Extra-Mural Absorption) statistical structureLight-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.

Ø 3 µm

EMA fibre(Extra-mural absorber)

Imagingfibre

3 High spatial resolution

Cross section

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

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

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Indirect Detection
Fibre-optic sCMOS

Zyla HF

Technical Specifications
Sensor Specifications•2Sensor type

Front Illuminated Scientific CMOS with FOP
2560 x 2160 pixels (W x H)
6.5 μm pixel size

Sensor matrix •3
Image area

16.6 x 14.0 mm
21.8 mm

Blemish specification

Grade 1 sensor as per manufacturer definition
60% @ 580 nm

Maximum quantum efficiency •4Advanced Performance Specifications•2Sensor Operating Temperature
Dark current, e /pixel/sec @ min temp
-0ºC (up to 30ºC ambient)
0.14•5Pixel well depth

30,000 e-

Read noise (e-) Median [rms] •6

Rolling Shutter
1.2 [1.7]
1.45 [1.8]@ 200 MHz@ 560 MHz

Global Shutter (snapshot)
2.4 [2.7]
2.6 [2.9]

Linearity •7

Better than 99.8% TBC

Data range

12-bit and 16-bit

Maximum dynamic range

25,000:1

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

Software Exposure Events •8

Start exposure - End exposure (row 1), Start exposure - End exposure (row n)

Hardware timestamp accuracy

25 nsAnti-blooming factor

x 10,000

Frame Rate Table - 12-Bit (16-Bit)•7

Array Size

Zyla 5.5 USB 3.0
Rolling Shutter
Global Shutter

Zyla 5.5 10-tap
Rolling Shutter
Global Shutter

2560 x 2160

40 (30)40 (30)100 (75)

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)

Fibre Optic Plate

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EMA Design

StatisticalFibre Diameter

3 µm

Core : Cladding ratio

80 : 20

Image Distortion

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

For more information please refer to page 3.

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Indirect Detection
Fibre-optic sCMOSZyla HF

Sensor Quantum Efficiency Curve•4CsI:Tl & YAG:CePeak emission~ 550 nm

LuAG:Cepeak emission~ 535 nm
7060

Quantum efficiency (%)

504030201004005006007008009001000

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

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

Spatialresolution *Energyrange>30 lp/mm

Best suitedfor broad
2-100 keV
range

SCT-YAGCE-25-020-00
LuAG:Ce
20 μm thick on
3 mm FOP
SCT-LUAGCE-25-020-00

Best resolution/throughput balance>30 lp/mm

Best suitedfor10-100 keV
range

Scintillator
YAG:Ce70 µm thick on
3 mm FOP

Spatialresolution *Energy
range~ 20 lp/mm

Best suitedfor broad
2-100 keV
range

SCT-YAGCE-25-070-00
LuAG:Ce
70 μm thick on
3 mm FOP
SCT-LUAGCE-25-070-00~ 20 lp/mm

Best suitedfor10-100 keV
range

Best throughput
Scintillator
characteristicsCsI:Tl
150 µm thickon 3 mm FOP
SCT-CSITLT-50-150-00

Spatialresolution *Energyrange~10 lp/mmBest suitedfor
10-100 keVrange*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 that spatial resolution will
decrease at lower energies.

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

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Ultrafast and high resolution
Indirect Detection
Fibre-optic sCMOS

Creating The Optimum
Product for You
ZYLA-5.5 X -FO
example shown

Step 1.

CameraType
Step 2.

Select the camera type and connection
Description

Code

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

ZYLA-5.5X-FO

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

ZYLA-5.5B-FO

Select the required accessories
Description

Order CodeØ45.5 mm filter and Ø25.4 x3 mm scintillator holder for Zyla-HF

SCT-FLT_HLD-CC025ZYLBeryllium filter, Ø45.5 mm, 250 µm thick

ACC-OPT-02839

Ø45.5 mm filter and 50 x 50 x 3 mm scintillator holder for Zyla-HF

SCT-FLT_HLD-H050ZYL

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

Accessories

5 m Camera Link connector cable. Order x2 if using with Zyla Camera Link 10-tap
models.

ACC-ASE-02992

10 m active Camera Link connector cable, including power supply. For use with Zyla 10tap Camera Link models.

ACC-ASE-06962

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 with Zyla 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 with Zyla
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.

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 (Vista, 7 and 8) offering rich functionality fordata acquisition and processing. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition, processing, displayand export.

SoftwareAndor SDK A software development kit that allows you to control the Andor range of cameras from your own application.
Available as 32 and 64-bit libraries for Windows (Vista, 7 and 8), compatible with C/C++, C#, Delphi, VB6, VB.NET,LabVIEW and Matlab. Linux SDK compatible with C/C++.
Third party software compatibility Drivers are available so that the Zyla range can be operated through a large varietyof third party imaging packages. See Andor web site for detail: http://www.andor.com/software/

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Ultrafast and high resolution
Indirect Detection
Fibre-optic sCMOS

Product drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]

Third-angle projection

Weight: 1.25 kg [2 lb 12 oz]

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

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

Connecting to the Zyla
Camera Control
Connector type: 3 meter Camera Link 10-tap connectors or USB 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 PulseiBest Practice
Guidelines

15-way D-type pinouts1ARM

Output2

Aux_Out_1*

Output3

FIRE row n

Output4

FIRE row 1

Output5

Aux_Out_2

Output6GroundGND

7

External Trigger

Input

8

Spare Input

Input

9

Reserved

N/A

10

Reserved

N/A

P Camera is susceptible to shock damage. The protective plate should always

11

Reserved

N/A

P

12

Reserved

N/A

13

Reserved

N/A

14

Reserved

N/A

15

Reserved

N/A

POO
O

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 be taken to
avoid shock damage. If the foil is broken there is a health risk. Please contact
Andor for further information if required.

* Aux_Out_1 is configurable as Fire, Fire n, Fire All orFire Any. Refer to the Zyla hardware manual.

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Ultrafast and high resolution
Indirect Detection
Fibre-optic sCMOS

Order Today
Need more information? At Andor we are committed to finding
the correct solution for you. With a dedicated team of technicaladvisors, we are able to offer you one-to-one guidance andtechnical support on all Andor products. For a full listing of ourregional sales offices, please see: www.andor.com/contact
Our regional headquarters are:Europe 				Japan
Belfast, Northern Ireland 			TokyoPhone +44 (28) 9023 7126			
Phone +81 (3) 6732 8968
Fax +44 (28) 9031 0792			
Fax +81 (3) 6732 8939
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Phone +1 (860) 290 9211			
Phone +86 (10) 8271 9066
Fax +1 (860) 290 9566			
Fax +86 (10) 8271 9055
Items shipped with your camera:
For Camera Link 10-Tap Models:1 x Camera
Link Card and 2 x 3 meter connector cables.
For USB 3.0 models: 1 x USB 3.0 PCIe Cardand 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 CD containing Andor user guides
1x Individual system performance sheet
1x Protective cap (MEC-08309)

Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice1.

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 our webpage at
http://www.andor.com/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 the saturation
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.

High resolution phase-contrast enhanced X-ray
image of mouse paw (front page image)Courtesy of 4DX Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia.

9.

Data as supplied by the fibre optic plate manufacturer.

10. Data as supplied by the scintillator manufacturer. Scintillator peak emission at 550 nm. Please contact
your local Andor representative to inquire about other scintillator options.

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Operating & Storage Conditions• 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-tapmodels• Windows (7 or 8) or Linux* See technical note entitled: ‘PC Specifications for sCMOS’** Note, Andor supply PC workstations for Zyla, see page 8.

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 30°C ambient• Relative Humidity: < 70% (non-condensing)

FM40523

EMS91062• Storage Temperature: -10°C to 50°C
Power Requirements• Power: +12 VDC ± 5% @ 5A
• Ripple: 200 mV peak-peak 0 - 20 MHz• 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz external power supply
External Power Supply Compliance• UL-certified for Canada and USA• Japanese PSE MarkWindows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Labview is a registered trademark of National Instruments.
Matlab is a registered trademark of The MathWorks Inc.
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