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Allied Vision Prosilica GE
Technical Manual
GigE Vision Cameras
V2.2.1
2017-Apr-07
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda, Germany

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  • Page 1 Allied Vision Prosilica GE Technical Manual GigE Vision Cameras V2.2.1 2017-Apr-07 Allied Vision Technologies GmbH Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda, Germany...
  • Page 2: Legal Notice

    Allied Vision Technologies customers using or selling these products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Allied Vision Technologies for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Prosilica GE4000, GE4000C........................ 28 Absolute QE ..........................29 Prosilica GE4900, 4900C ........................30 Absolute QE ..........................31 Camera attribute highlights ..................32 IRC30 filter ........................... 33 Camera dimensions ......................34 Prosilica GE C-Mount (adjustable) ..................... 34 Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 4 Prosilica GE F-Mount.......................... 36 Prosilica GE large format F-Mount ....................37 Tripod adapter ........................... 38 C-Mount flange focal distance......................39 Adjustment of C-Mount........................ 39 Lens protrusion for C-Mount cameras ..................40 F-Mount flange focal distance ......................41 Adjustment of F-Mount ........................ 41 Camera interfaces ........................
  • Page 5 Index ..............................63 Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 6: Contacting Allied Vision

    Newburyport, MA 01950, USA Toll Free number +1 (877) USA-1394 Tel.: +1 (978) 225-2030 Fax: +1 (978) 225-2029 Email: info@alliedvision.com Allied Vision Technologies Asia Pte. Ltd. 82 Playfair Road, #07-02 D’Lithium Singapore 368001 Tel.: +65 6634-9027 Fax: +65 6634-9029 Email: info@alliedvision.com...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction This Prosilica GE Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications of the Prosilica GE camera family including dimensions, feature overview, I/O definition, trigger timing waveforms, and frame rate performance. For information on software installation read the GigE Installation Manual. For...
  • Page 8 V2.2.0 2017-Feb-10 • Updated the absolute QE plots for Prosilica GE models with ON Semiconductor CCD sensors to reflect the changes in the Gen 2 CFA material change made by ON Semiconductor • Removed the Prosilica GE1900C. For more information, refer to the Product Change Notification on the Allied Vision website •...
  • Page 9: Manual Conventions

    Note  This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to Caution follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions.  This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL itself is shown in blue.  Example: https://www.alliedvision.com Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 10: Precautions

    Cleaning optics Allied Vision does not warranty against any physical damage Caution to the sensor, filter, protection glass or lenses. Use utmost ...
  • Page 11: Identifying Debris

    Otherwise, the debris is on the IR filter (if used) or sensor glass. Color cameras with IR filter Prosilica GE color cameras are equipped with an IR filter. With no lens or lens cap on a camera, the IR filter is exposed and debris can accumulate on it. This is the most probable location for debris.
  • Page 12: Contact Cleaning

    Prolonged exposure of alcohol on the swab can cause the swab glue to loosen and transfer to the optic glass. Do not reuse the same swab. Repeat this process until the debris is removed. If this process fails to remove the debris, contact Allied Vision. Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 13: Conformity

    Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all standard cameras of the Prosilica GE family to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive •...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Typical < 4.5 W @ 12 VDC (full resolution and maximum frame rate) Mass (typical) 169 g Body dimensions (L × W × H) 80 × 51 × 39 mm Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 3: Prosilica GE680, GE680C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 15: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 1: Prosilica GE680, GE680C (ON Semiconductor KAI-0340) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 16: Prosilica Ge1050, Ge1050C

    Body dimensions (L × W × H) 80 × 51 × 39 mm Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 4: Prosilica GE1050, GE1050C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 17: Absolute Qe

    Note: Measured with AR coated cover glass. The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 1050 Wavelength [nm] Figure 2: Prosilica GE1050, GE1050C (ON Semiconductor KAI-01050) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 18: Prosilica Ge1650, Ge1650C

    Body dimensions (L × W × H) 80 × 51 × 39 mm Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 5: Prosilica GE1650, GE1650C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 19: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 3: Prosilica GE1650, GE1650C (ON Semiconductor KAI-2020) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 20: Prosilica Ge1660, Ge1660C

    Body dimensions (L × W × H) 80 × 51 × 39 mm Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 6: Prosilica GE1660, GE1660C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 21: Absolute Qe

    Note: Measured with AR coated cover glass. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 1050 Wavelength [nm] Figure 4: Prosilica GE1660, GE1660C (ON Semiconductor KAI-02050) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 22: Prosilica Ge1900

    -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Trigger latency 5 µs Trigger jitter ±10 ns Propagation delay (t 90 ns Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing Interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Table 7: Prosilica GE1900 camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 23: Absolute Qe

    Note: Measured with AR coated cover glass. The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 5: Prosilica GE1900 (ON Semiconductor KAI-2093) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 24: Prosilica Ge1910, Ge1910C

    Body dimensions (L × W × H) 80 × 51 × 39 mm Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 8: Prosilica GE1910, GE1910C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 25: Absolute Qe

    Note: Measured with AR coated cover glass. The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 1050 Wavelength [nm] Figure 6: Prosilica GE1910, GE1910C (ON Semiconductor KAI-02150) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 26: Prosilica Ge2040, Ge2040C

    Body dimensions (L × W × H) 80 × 51 × 39 mm Operating temperature 0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 9: Prosilica GE2040, GE2040C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 27: Absolute Qe

    Note: Measured with AR coated cover glass. The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7: Prosilica GE2040, GE2040C (ON Semiconductor KAI-04022) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 28: Prosilica Ge4000, Ge4000C

    0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Trigger latency 4.2 µs Trigger jitter ±10 ns Propagation delay (t 90 ns Table 10: Prosilica GE4000, GE4000C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 29: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Prosilica GE4000, GE4000C (ON Semiconductor KAI-11002) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 30: Prosilica Ge4900, 4900C

    0 to +50 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Trigger latency 4.2 µs Trigger jitter ±10 ns Propagation delay (t 90 ns Table 11: Prosilica GE4900, GE4900C camera specifications Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 31: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty of measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Prosilica GE4900, GE4900C (ON Semiconductor KAI-16000) absolute QE Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 32: Camera Attribute Highlights

    Camera attribute highlights Camera attribute highlights Allied Vision cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table below identifies a selection of interesting capabilities of the Prosilica GE camera family. A complete listing of camera controls, including control definitions can be found online: ...
  • Page 33: Irc30 Filter

    IRC30 filter IRC30 filter All Prosilica GE color models are equipped with an infrared block filter (IR filter). This filter is employed to prevent infrared wavelength photons from passing to the sensor. In the absence of IR filter, images are dominated by red and incapable of being properly color balanced.
  • Page 34: Camera Dimensions

    Camera dimensions Camera dimensions Prosilica GE C-Mount (adjustable) Prosilica GE680, GE680C M3x3 (2x) 20.2* 79.6* M3x3 (4x) *Nominal value. Add 0.3mm for GE680C. 51.6 39.4 Figure 11: Prosilica GE680 adjustable C-Mount mechanical dimensions Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 35 Camera dimensions Prosilica GE1050, GE1650, GE1660, GE1900, GE1910, GE2040 M3x4 (4x) M3x3 (2x) 13.9* 80.4* M3x3 (4x) *Nominal value. Add 0.3mm for color cameras. 51.6 39.4 Figure 12: Prosilica GE adjustable C-Mount models mechanical dimensions Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 36: Prosilica Ge F-Mount

    Camera dimensions Prosilica GE F-Mount Prosilica GE2040 59.7 M3x3 (2x) 42.3* M3x3 (4x) *Nominal value. Add 0.3mm for color cameras. 51.6 39.4 Figure 13: Prosilica GE F-Mount mechanical dimensions Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 37: Prosilica Ge Large Format F-Mount

    Camera dimensions Prosilica GE large format F-Mount Prosilica GE4000, GE4900 59.7 109.7* 50 TYP M3x3 (16x) 26 TYP *Nominal value. Add 0.3mm for color cameras. Figure 14: Prosilica GE large format F-Mount mechanical dimensions Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 38: Tripod Adapter

    Camera dimensions Tripod adapter A Prosilica GE camera can be mounted on a camera tripod by using a tripod adapter. The same mounting plate can be used for all models within the Prosilica GE camera family. Note Prosilica GE tripod adapter is available for purchase from Allied Vision.
  • Page 39: C-Mount Flange Focal Distance

    C-Mount flange focal distance Flange focal distance is the optical distance from the mounting flange to image sensor die. Prosilica GE C-Mount cameras are optically calibrated to a standard 17.526 mm optical flange focal distance, with a ±10 µm tolerance.
  • Page 40: Lens Protrusion For C-Mount Cameras

    IR cut filter holder Front Plate Section A-A for C-Mount Section A-A for C-Mount monochrome cameras color cameras Figure 17: Cross section of typical Prosilica GE front assembly with C-Mount Model Lens protrusion [mm] Model Lens protrusion [mm] Prosilica GE680 13.64 Prosilica GE1660C 9.67...
  • Page 41: F-Mount Flange Focal Distance

    Camera dimensions F-Mount flange focal distance Flange focal distance is the optical distance from the mounting flange to image sensor die. Prosilica GE F-Mount cameras are optically calibrated to a standard 46.5 mm optical flange focal distance. Adjustment of F-Mount The F-Mount is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjusting.
  • Page 42: Camera Interfaces

    Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter provides information on Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs, and trigger features. Accessories Please contact the Allied Vision Sales team or your local Allied  Vision distribution partner for information on accessories: https://www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we- are.html...
  • Page 43: Gigabit Ethernet Port

    Gigabit Ethernet port The Gigabit Ethernet port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper. Allied Vision recommends using Category 6 or higher compatible cabling and connectors for best performance. The GigE Installation Manual offers detailed instructions for using Prosilica GE cameras.
  • Page 44: Camera I/O Connector Pin Assignment

    Isolated input and White/Black for In/Out output signal ground Isolated IO In/Out Common GND Isolated input and White/Brown for In/Out output signal ground Table 15: Camera I/O connector pin assignment and Prosilica GE trigger cable color coding Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 45: I/O Definition

    Order code: K7600039 I/O definition Camera power The Prosilica GE 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. 5 to 24 V. 12 V nominal.
  • Page 46: Isolated Io Gnd

    Camera interfaces Prosilica GE has a built-in power barrel connector (Switchcraft Note PC712a). A 12 V power adapter with barrel connection plug  (Switchcraft 760K)is available for purchase from Allied Vision: • Order code: 02-8005C North America Supply. • Order code: 02-8010C Universal Supply.
  • Page 47: Output Signals

    Valid when camera is exposing or reading out Strobe Programmable pulse based on one of the above events User programmable binary output Auto iris video type This signal can be used to drive the video input of a video iris lens. Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 48: Reserved

    LOGIC TXD 0.1μ OUT3 LOGIC RXD OUT4 GND2 DOUT GND1 0.1μ FORCEON ISO TXD 0.1μ INVALID ISO RXD ROUT ISO+5V RS232-RXD ISOLATED 5V POWER ISOLATED GROUND GALVANIC ISOLATION BOUNDARY Figure 21: Prosilica GE internal circuit diagram Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 49: Camera I/O Connector External Circuit Example

    OUT 2 (5 V TTL RECEIVER) OUT 3 OUT 3 (5 V TTL RECEIVER) HIROSE HR10A-10P-12P Figure 22: Prosilica GE external circuit The trigger circuit is connected to a Texas Instruments SN74ACT244PWR buffer/driver inside the camera. Caution Input: Incoming trigger must be able to source 10 µA.
  • Page 50: In 1, Out 1 External Circuit Example

    OUT 1 OUT 1 (5 V TTL RECEIVER) Figure 23: Prosilica GE In 1, Out 1 external circuit The trigger circuit is connected to a Texas Instruments SN74ACT244PWR buffer/driver inside the camera. Note that the trigger input signal is not terminated to match the cable impedance.
  • Page 51: Trigger Timing Diagram

    Trigger jitter Readout N+ 1 Interline time Trigger ready Imaging Idle Figure 24: Prosilica GE internal signal timing waveforms Notes on triggering Term Definition User trigger Trigger signal applied by the user (hardware trigger, software trigger) Logic trigger Trigger signal seen by the camera internal logic...
  • Page 52 User Trigger signal as soon as a valid Trigger Ready is detected. In this case, Trigger Latency and Trigger Jitter can be up to 1 row time since Exposure must always begin on an Interline boundary. Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 53: Firmware Update

    Firmware update Firmware updates are carried out via the GigE connection. Allied Vision provides an application for all Prosilica GE cameras that loads firmware to the camera using a simple interface. New feature introductions and product improvements motivate new firmware releases. All users are encouraged to use the newest firmware available and complete the firmware update if necessary.
  • Page 54: Resolution And Roi Frame Rate

    • The camera frame rate can also be increased by increasing the camera's BinningY attribute, resulting in a vertically scaled image (less overall height with same field of view). • There is no frame rate increase with reduced width. Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 55: Prosilica Ge680, Ge680C

    Figure 25: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE1050, GE1050C Frame rate ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -  11.72 μs Height 4948.66 μs 1050 Height [pixels] Figure 26: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 56: Prosilica Ge1650, Ge1650C

    Figure 27: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE1660, GE1660C Frame rate ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -  17.99 μs Height 7398.16 μs 1000 1200 Height [pixels] Figure 28: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 57: Prosilica Ge1900

    Figure 29: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE1910, GE1910C Frame rate ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -  21.35 μs Height 7526.47 μs 1000 1100 Height [pixels] Figure 30: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 58: Prosilica Ge2040, Ge2040C

    Figure 31: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE4000, GE4000C Frame rate --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -  52.45 μs Height 56713.22 μs 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 Height [pixels] Figure 32: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 59: Prosilica Ge4900, Ge4900C

    Resolution and ROI frame rate Prosilica GE4900, GE4900C Frame rate --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -  70.73 μs Height 69676.59 μs 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 Height [pixels] Figure 33: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 60: Prosilica Ge Model Comparison

    GE1900 GE1910 1000 1200 Height [pixels] Figure 34: Maximum frame rate vs. height for select Prosilica GE camera models GE4000 GE4900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 Height [pixels] Figure 35: Maximum frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GE4000 and Prosilica GE4900...
  • Page 61: Camera Data Path

    12 bit 12 bit 12 bit Ethernet memory binning interface ‡ Factory calibrated. NOT a user control. Figure 36: Block diagram of Prosilica GE monochrome cameras Prosilica GE: color cameras GE Color ‡ Gain Offset White balance Vertical Sensor binning* /...
  • Page 62: Additional References

    Additional references Additional references Prosilica GE webpage https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/cameras Prosilica GE Documentation https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/ prosilica-ge-documentation Vimba SDK https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software PvAPI SDK- (Under Legacy Software) https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads Knowledge base https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-papers-knowledge-base Case studies https://www.alliedvision.com/en/applications Firmware https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/firmware Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...
  • Page 63 Prosilica GE monochrome cameras...61 Mechanical dimensions Prosilica GE C-Mount ........ 35 Camera interfaces ..........42 Prosilica GE F-Mount......... 36 CE ..............13 Prosilica GE large format F-Mount ... 37 Cleaning optics ..........10 Tripod adapter........... 38 Copyright ............2 Multicast ............32 Data path ............61 Precautions ............
  • Page 64 IRC30 filter ..........33 Status LEDs ............42 StreamBytesPerSecond ........54 Styles..............9 Symbols...............9 Time delay (trigger) ..........51 Tpd (definition)..........51 Trademarks............2 Trigger jitter (definition)........51 Trigger latency (definition).......51 Trigger ready (signal)........52 Trigger rules............52 Trigger timing diagram ........51 User trigger (definition)........51 Warranty............2 Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.2.1...

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