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Introduction Introduction This AVT Prosilica GX Technical Manual describes in depth the technical speci- fications of the Prosilica GX camera family including dimensions, feature over- view, I/O definition, trigger timing waveforms, and frame rate performance. For information on software installation read the AVT GigE Installation Man- ual.
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Updated AVT recommended cabling to Category 6 or higher in Gigabit Ethernet port section V2.0.6 2013-Jul-05 • Added contact information for Allied Vision Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. • Updated spectral plots for GX1910 on page 18 • Updated the links to AVT GigE Installation Manual •...
Introduction Conventions used in this manual To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used: Styles Style Function Example Bold Programs, inputs, or highlighting bold important information Input Courier Code listings etc.
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Introduction Caution Keep shipping material. Poor packaging of the product may cause damage during ship- ping. Caution Verify all external connections. Verify all external connections in terms of voltage levels, power requirements, voltage polarity, and signal integrity prior to powering the device. Caution Cleaning.
Introduction Cleaning optics Caution AVT does not warranty against any physical damage to the sen- sor/filter/protection glass or lenses. Use utmost care when cleaning optical components. Caution Do not touch any optics with fingers. Oil from fingers can damage fragile optical coatings. ...
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Introduction Note A pin spanner wrench suitable for IR filter removal is available for purchase from AVT. AVT P/N: E9020001 Cleaning with air Blow directly on the contaminated surface with moderate pressure, clean com- pressed air. Caution Do not exceed 6 bar (90 psi). If using canned air, approxi- mately ~ 4.8 bar (70 psi) when full, do not shake or tilt the ...
Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan- dard cameras of the AVT Prosilica GX family, to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative docu- ment(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive •...
Specifications Prosilica GX1920/1920C Feature Specification Resolution 1936 x 1456 Sensor Sony ICX674 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 4.54 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 40 fps 14 bit On-board FIFO 128 MB Bit depth Monochrome cameras: 14 bit Color cameras: 12 bit...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7: Prosilica GX1920 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Prosilica GX1920C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GX Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GX2300/2300C Feature Specification Resolution 2336 x 1752 Sensor Truesense KAI-04050 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1 Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / F Max frame rate at full resolution 28 fps (1 port) - 32 fps (2 ports) 14 bit On-board FIFO 128 MB...
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Specifications Measured with AR coated cover glass 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Prosilica GX2300 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with AR coated cover glass 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 10: Prosilica GX2300C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GX Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GX2750/2750C Feature Specification Resolution 2750 x 2200 Sensor Sony ICX694 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1 Cell size 4.54 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 19 fps (1 port) – 20 fps (2 ports) 14 bit On-board FIFO 128 MB...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11: Prosilica GX2750 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: Prosilica GX2750C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GX Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GX6600/6600C Feature Specification Resolution 6576 x 4384 Sensor Truesense KAI-29050 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 35 mm Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount Max frame rate at full resolution 4 fps 14 bit On-board FIFO 128 MB Bit depth Monochrome cameras: 14 bit Color cameras: 12 bit...
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Specifications Measured with AR coated cover glass 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 15: Prosilica GX6600 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with AR coated cover glass 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 16: Prosilica GX6600C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GX Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Camera attribute highlights Camera attribute highlights AVT cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table below identifies a selection of interesting capabilities of the Prosilica GX camera family. A complete listing of camera controls, including control defini- tions can be found online: ...
Filters Filters All Prosilica GX color models are equipped with an infrared block filter (IR fil- ter). This filter is employed to prevent infrared wavelength photons from pass- ing to the sensor. In the absence of IR filter, images are dominated by red and incapable of being properly color balanced.
Camera dimensions Camera dimensions The Prosilica GX family supports a range of sensor configurations. The mechan- ical drawings in this section reflect the following configurations: • C-Mount (adjustable) • F-Mount • GX1920 and GX2750 Prosilica GX C-Mount: GX1050, GX1660, GX1910, GX2300 12.5 M3X4 (2x) 107.2...
Camera dimensions Tripod adapter For GX1050, GX1660, GX1910, GX1920, GX2300 and GX3300 A Prosilica GX camera can be mounted on a camera tripod by using a mounting plate. The GX1050, GX1660, GX1910, GX1920, GX2300 and GX3300 models can use the mounting plate 02-5030A Note Prosilica GX tripod mount is available for purchase from AVT.
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Camera dimensions For GX6600 Adjustment of lens mount model camera can be mounted on a camera tripod by using mounting plate 02-5034A. Note Prosilica GX6600 tripod mount is available for purchase from AVT. AVT P/N: 02-5034A SECTION A-A 0.5 X 45° TYP 1/4-20 UNC 5 18.3 36.1...
Camera dimensions Optical flange focal distance Optical flange focal distance is the optical distance from the mounting flange to the image sensor die (see figure 24 and figure 25). Optical flange focal distance can be calculated as: IR cut filter thickness Sensor window thickness –...
Camera dimensions Adjustment of C-Mount Prosilica GX cameras are shipped with an adjustable C-Mount or F-Mount. The camera can also be built with a CS-Mount on request. See AVT Modular Concept for more information: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/ product-literature/avt-modular-concept.html The C-Mount or CS-Mount is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjusting.
Camera dimensions Adjustment of F-Mount The F-Mount is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjusting. If for some reason, the lens mount requires adjustment, use the following method. M3 SET SCREW: 3 PLACES F-MOUNT FRONT ASSEMBLY Figure 27: Prosilica GX F-Mount isometric view Attach F-Mount compatible lens Use an F-Mount compatible lens that allows an infinity focus.
Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter provides information on Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs, and trigger features. For more information on GigE accessories: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ accessories/gige-accessories.html GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT 1 GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT 2 LED1 LED2 GIGABIT ETHERNET CABLE I/O PORT: MOUNTING HOLES CAMERA POWER...
Camera interfaces Gigabit Ethernet port The Gigabit Ethernet port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper. AVT recommends using Category 6 or higher com- patible cabling and connectors for best performance. The Prosilica GX offers two Gigabit Ethernet ports. This interface is enabled using Link aggregation.
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description Camera GND GND for RS-232 Ground for RS-232 and camera and ext. power power supply 11 12 Camera Power In 5–24 VDC Camera power supply Out 4 Open emitter max. Output 4 isolated (SyncOut4) 20 mA In 1...
Camera interfaces I/O definition Camera Power The Prosilica GX camera family supports a wide input power voltage range. The camera will not power in reverse polarity. Exceeding the voltage range specified below will damage the camera. Caution 5–24 V. 12 V nominal. ...
Camera interfaces Input triggers In 1 and In 2 In 1 and In 2 allow the camera to be synchronized to some external event. These signals are optically isolated and require the signal common (Isolated IO GND). The camera can be programmed to trigger on the rising or falling edge of these signals.
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Camera interfaces Out (1 to 4) These signals are optically isolated and require the user to provide a high volt- age level (Isolated Out Power) and signal common (Isolated IO GND). Iso- lated Out Power can be from 5 V to 24 V. An example of the functional circuit is indicated in the diagram below.
Camera interfaces Lens control port Signal Direction Description Iris + Open Iris Iris - Close iris Focus + Focus far Focus - Focus close Zoom + Zoom out Zoom - Zoom in Video Iris PWM Signal for Iris Control External GND --- External Ground for all lens control signals Table 16: Prosilica GX lens connector definition The lens control connector is a Hirose 3260-8S3.
Camera interfaces Video iris connection Prosilica GX cameras provide built-in auto iris controls for controlling video- type auto-iris lenses. These lenses are available from many popular security lens companies including Pentax, Fujinon, Tamron, Schneider and others. Remote iris lens control allows the camera to be more adaptable to changing light conditions.
Camera interfaces Motorized lens connection ZOOM+ IRIS+ IRIS- ZOOM- FOCUS+ FOCUS- FOCUS+ ZOOM+ TV ZOOM LENS FOCUS ZOOM- BIPOLAR TYPE IRIS+ COMMON IRIS- COMMON HIROSE 3240-8P-C(50) IRIS ZOOM COMMON FOCUS FOCUS COMMON TV ZOOM LENS IRIS ZOOM UNIPOLAR TYPE COMMON COMMON COMMON HIROSE 3240-8P-C(50)
Camera interfaces Trigger timing diagram Readout time Trigger latency Registered Exposure start delay exposure time User trigger Note: Jitter at the Logic trigger beginning of an exposure has no effect on the Exposure length of exposure. N+ 1 Trigger jitter Readout N+ 1 Interline time...
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Camera interfaces Term Definition Trigger ready Indicates to the user that the camera will accept the next trigger Registered exposure Exposure time value currently stored in the camera time memory Exposure start delay Registered exposure time subtracted from the read- out time and indicates when the next exposure cycle can begin such that the exposure will end after the current readout...
Firmware update Firmware update Firmware updates are carried out via the GigE connection. AVT provides an application for all Prosilica GX cameras that loads firmware to the camera using a simple interface. New feature introductions and product improvements moti- vate new firmware releases. All users are encouraged to use the newest firm- ware available and complete the firmware update if necessary.
Resolution and ROI frame rates Resolution and ROI frame rates This section provides performance information about the impact of reducing the region of interest on the camera’s maximum frame rate. In addition, because the Prosilica GX camera offers Dual GigE LAG, the impact of using a single Ether- net connection versus dual Ethernet connections with the host is compared.
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Resolution and ROI frame rates Note For some GX cameras, e.g. GX1910, GX2300, bandwidth limit- ing occurs even in 8-bit pixel formats, although not as severely as with a 16-bit pixel format. The Prosilica GX camera can be operated near peak sensor frame rates even when using a single port connection.
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX1050 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1050 Height [pixels] Figure 35: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1050 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Height...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1050 Height [pixels] Figure 36: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1050 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Height Width...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX1660 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1000 1200 Height [pixels] Figure 37: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1660 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1000 1200 Height [pixels] Figure 38: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1660 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Height...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX1910 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1000 1100 Height [pixels] Figure 39: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1910 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1000 1100 Height [pixels] Figure 40: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1910 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Height...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX1920 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1000 1250 1500 Height [pixels] Figure 41: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1920 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1000 1250 1500 Height [pixels] Figure 42: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX1920 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Height...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX2300 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Height [pixels] Figure 43: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX2300 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1200 1500 1800 Height [pixels] Figure 44: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX2300 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Height...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX2750 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 Height [pixels] Figure 45: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX2750 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 Height [pixels] Figure 46: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX2750 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX3300 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1000 1500 2000 2500 Height [pixels] Figure 47: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX3300 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1000 1500 2000 2500 Height [pixels] Figure 48: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX3300 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX6600 8-bit output format Dual GigE - 8 bit Single GigE - 8 bit 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Height [pixels] Figure 49: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX6600 - 8 bit pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates 16-bit output format Dual GigE - 16 bit Single GigE - 16 bit 1100 1650 2200 2750 3300 3850 4400 Height [pixels] Figure 50: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GX6600 - 2 Byte pixel format Frame rate Frame rate Frame rate...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GX model comparison Single GigE port (8 bit) operation GX1050 GX1660 GX1910 GX1920 GX2300 GX2750 GX3300 GX6600 1000 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Height [pixels] Figure 51: Maximum frame rate vs. height for all Prosilica GX cameras using single Ethernet port Dual GigE LAG (8 bit) operation GX1050 GX1660...
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Resolution and ROI frame rates Single GigE port (16 bit) operation GX1050 GX1660 GX1910 GX1920 GX2300 GX2750 GX3300 GX6600 1000 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Height [pixels] Figure 53: Maximum frame rate vs. height for all Prosilica GX cameras using single Ethernet port - 2 Byte pixel format Dual GigE LAG (16 bit) operation GX1050...
Description of the data path Description of the data path The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of image data. The individual blocks are described in more detail in the AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features document. Prosilica GX: monochrome cameras ‡...
Appendix Appendix Sensor position accuracy of Prosilica GX Camera body Camera body Pixel area Pixel area Sensor case Sensor case Method of Positioning: Optical alignment of photo sensitive sensor area into camera front module. (lens mount front flange) Sensor: Center of pixel area (photo sensitive cells) Reference points: Camera: Center of camera front flange (outer case edges) ±250 μm...
Index Index Adjustment Idle (signal) ..........51 C-Mount ..........39 Imaging (signal) ........51 F-Mount ..........40 Input triggers In 1..........43 In 2........43 Integrating light (trigger)......50 Bandwidth limiting ......53 Interline boundary ........51 Block diagram Interline time (signal)....... 51 Prosilica GX color cameras ....
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Index Single GigE port (16 bit) operation ..72 Prosilica GX3300-Monochrome ....26 Single GigE port (8 bit) operation... 71 Prosilica GX6600-Color......28 Prosilica GX6600-Monochrome ....28 Status LEDs ..........41 Styles............8 Reading out data (trigger)......51 Symbols ........... 8 Readout (definition) .........
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