The threads of the lens mount can have sharp edges. Intended use Intended use of Allied Vision product is the integration into vision systems by professionals. All Allied Vision product is sold in a B2B setting. Cameras without closed housings Cameras without housing or with incomplete housing must be shielded against EMC emission by professionals according to local EMC provisions.
Fare for snitsår på linsemodulets skarpe kanter Linsemodulets gevind kan have skarpe kanter. Tilsigtet brug Allied Vision produktets tilsigtede brug er en indbygning i et visionssystem, udført af fagfolk. Alle Allied Vision produkter sælges i B2B. Kameraer uden lukket hus Kameraer uden hus eller uden komplet hus skal beskyttes mod EMC emissioner iht.
VORSICHT Schnitte durch scharfkantige Objektivgewinde Objektivgewinde können scharfe Kanten haben. Bestimmungsgemäßer Gebrauch Allied Vision Produkte sind bestimmt für die Integration in Bildverarbeitungs- systeme durch Fachpersonal. Alle Allied Vision Produkte werden in einer B2B-Umgebung verkauft. Kameras ohne geschlossenes Gehäuse Für Kameras ohne Gehäuse oder mit unvollständigem Gehäuse muss die Abschirmung gegen EMV-Emissionen gemäß...
Las roscas de los objetivos pueden tener bordes afilados. Uso previsto El uso previsto del producto Allied Vision es la integración en el sistema de visión por parte de profesionales. Todos los productos Allied Vision se venden dentro de una relación B2B.
Linssin kiinnikkeiden kierteiden reunat voivat olla teräviä. Käyttötarkoitus Allied Vision -tuotteen käyttötarkoitus on integrointi kuvajärjestelmiin ammattilaisten toimesta. Kaikki Allied Vision -tuotteet myydään B2B-ympäristössä. Kamerat, joissa ei ole suljettuja koteloita Ammattilaisten on suojattava kamerat, joissa ei ole koteloa tai joiden kotelo on epätäydellinen, EMC-päästöiltä...
Les filetages des montures d’objectif peuvent présenter des bords tranchants. Utilisation prévue L’utilisation prévue du produit Allied Vision est son intégration dans des systèmes de vision par le soin de professionnels. Tout produit Allied Vision est vendu dans un cadre B2B. Caméras sans boîtier fermé...
Pericolo di tagliarsi sui bordi affilati degli attacchi della lente I bordi della filettatura dell’attacco della lente possono essere affilati. Uso previsto Il prodotto Allied Vision è concepito per essere integrato in sistemi di monitoraggio in campo professionale. Tutti i prodotti Allied Vision sono venduti in uno scenario B2B.
Risico van snijwonden door scherpe randen van lensbevestigingen Het schroefdraad van de lensbevestiging kan scherpe randen hebben. Beoogd gebruik Het beoogde gebruik van het Allied Vision-product is de integratie in optische systemen door professionals. Alle Allied Vision-producten worden verkocht in de B2B-markt.
Risiko for kutt fra skarpe kanter på linsefester Sporene på linsefestet kan ha skarpe kanter. Tiltenkt bruk Den tiltenkte bruken av Allied Vision-produktet er integrering i visjonssystemer av profesjonelle. Alle Allied Vision-produkter selges i en forretning til forretning-situasjon. Kameraer uten lukkede kamerahus Kameraer uten kamerahus eller med ufullstendige kamerahus må...
Objektivets gängor kan ha vassa kanter. Avsedd användning Den avsedda användningen av Allied Vision-produkter är integrering i visionssystem av fackmän. Samtliga Allied Vision-produkter säljs i en B2B-miljö. Kameror utan slutna kamerahus Kameror utan eller med ofullständiga kamerahus måste skyddas mot elektromagnetiska emissioner av fackmän enligt lokala bestämmelser för...
Alvium USB cameras at a glance Get an overview of Alvium USB camera documentation. Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
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Alvium USB cameras at a glance Read this document carefully Learn to avoid damage to your Alvium USB camera and use it in the most safe and efficient way. Bandwidth, exposure time values, delays, and ROI frame rates • The default bandwidth for Alvium USB cameras is 200 MBps. For some models, you can achieve higher frame rates by increasing values for .
Alvium USB cameras at a glance Shipping contents • Alvium USB camera • Download Instructions for First Camera Operation document What else do you need? This is a selection of helpful downloads: Document Link Alvium Cameras Features Reference www.alliedvision.com/en/support/ technical-documentation/alvium-usb- documentation Alvium Cameras Hardware Options Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide...
Document history and conventions This chapter includes: Document history ..............25 Conventions used in this user guide........27 Naming and terms ..............29 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Document history and conventions Document history Version Date Remarks V3.3.0 2021-Apr-12 • Updated ROI frame rates on page 60 for 1800 U-120m/c models. • Added 1800 U-501c NIR, 1800 U-1620m/c, 1800 U-2040m/c, and 1800 U-2460m/c models in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 53.
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Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks V3.2.0 2020-Jul-22 • Added Alvium 1800 U-240m/c, 1800 U -508m/c, and 1800 U-1240m/c models. • Updated ROI frame rates and pixel formats in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 53. • Added QE and spectral response to Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c on page 116.
Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks V1.1.0 2019-Jul-01 • Added missing color pixel formats and removed separate bit depth in Specifications on page 44. • Corrected ADC bit depth in specifications for Alvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78 and in Image data flow on page 185.
Document history and conventions Symbols and notes CAUTION Risk of burns Precautions are described CAUTION Injury by falling cameras or lenses Precautions are described CAUTION Risk of cuts by sharp edges of lens mounts Precautions are described NOTICE Material damage Precautions are described.
Document history and conventions Naming and terms Camera model naming Alvium cameras are named to identify model properties. For example, Alvium 1800 U-500c is composed of: Alvium 1800 Content Camera Camera series details Interface Resolution Color/ series monochrome Examples Alvium 1500: Basic feature set C: MIPI CSI-2 500: 5.0 MP...
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Document history and conventions Term or acronym Description Reference Electrostatic discharge on page 38 Federal Communications Commission For customers in the USA on page 32 FPNC Pixed pattern noise correction Image data flow on page 185 Frames per second Alvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78 GenICam Generic Interface for Cameras, EMVA...
Compliance, safety, and intended use This chapter includes: Compliance notifications ............32 Intended use ................. 35 Copyright and trademarks ............ 35 Your safety................36 Product safety ............... 38 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Compliance, safety, and intended use Compliance notifications National regulations on disposal must be followed. For customers in the USA Closed housing cameras only: FCC Class B digital device This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Party issuing Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Allied Vision Technologies GmbH Taschenweg 2a 07646 Stadtroda Germany T// +49 (36428) 677-106 quality@alliedvision.com...
Interface cables, power cables, and I/O cables are sensitive to electromagnetic interference. • Use shielded cables only. • We recommend using cables offered by Allied Vision. • Avoid coiling. • We recommend using GPIOs only in environments with low electromagnetic interference.
We are offering standard products as well as customized solutions. Intended use of Allied Vision product is the integration into Vision systems by professionals. All Allied Vision product is sold in a B2B setting.
Compliance, safety, and intended use Your safety This section informs about issues related to your personal safety. Descriptions explain how to avoid hazards and operate Alvium USB cameras safely. Handling lens mounts The lens mount thread has sharp edges. Be careful these edges do not cut your skin when mounting or unmounting lenses.
Compliance, safety, and intended use For your safety and to improve camera performance, operate the camera: • Mounted to a base with a high thermal conductivity • With lens or other optical components mounted • With a heat sink mounted that has large surface areas (closed housing cameras include a heat sink) •...
Compliance, safety, and intended use Product safety To prevent material damage, read the following and understand how to safely handle and operate the camera. Get helpful details about electrical connections and learn how to optimize camera performance. Electrical connections ESD is dangerous for electronic devices, especially when tools or hands get in contact with connectors and electronic components.
Compliance, safety, and intended use • Make sure that USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller cards, on-board host controllers, or hubs provide sufficient current supply for the connected cameras. • Only use power supplies that meet the insulation requirement according to PELV or SELV.
Proper cable handling enables reliable performance: • Use only shielded cables to avoid electromagnetic interferences. • Please use cables recommended by Allied Vision. • Avoid unnecessary bending to prevent damage to the cables. • Avoid coiling to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Compliance, safety, and intended use • Give 2 mm minimum clearance above board components. • Tighten screws at 0.1 Nm maximum torque. • Follow the instructions in Mounting bare board cameras on page 163. Optical components Provide the following conditions to keep dirt and droplets out of the optical system of camera and lens: •...
Compliance, safety, and intended use Lenses Maximum protrusion The sensor, filter, lens, or camera electronics can be damaged if a lens exceeding maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera. Use lenses with a maximum protrusion within camera specifications. Figure 3 shows maximum protrusion.
Compliance, safety, and intended use BIOS drivers Sometimes, USB component's firmware must be updated before operation, including devices, such as host adapters cards. To avoid damage and to benefit from possible updates to increase performance: Check for BIOS updates related to USB.
Specifications This chapter includes: Applied standards ..............45 Notes on specifications............48 Alvium 1800 U model specifications ........53 White balance default............126 Dimensions and mass ............127 Technical drawings .............. 129 Lens mounts and maximum protrusion ......145 IR cut filter................146 Sensor position accuracy ............
This enables to operate cameras with USB3 Vision, GigE Vision, or CoaXPress interfaces and Alvium USB cameras with a common software. GenICam consists of multiple modules for different tasks. Allied Vision cameras and software use these modules, like the SFNC that standardizes feature names and types via an XML file or the transport layer interface (GenTL) used to grab images.
Specifications Cameras were inspected before and after the tests. All tests were passed successfully: Condition Passed Mechanics • The camera housings showed no deformations. • The connections between camera components had not come loose. • The sensor position was within the specified tolerances of a new camera. Camera behavior Camera functionalities were not affected, no deviations occurred.
Specifications IEC 60068-2-27: Shock Parameter Value Axis x, y, z Acceleration 20 g Number of shocks per axis Duration per axis 11 ms Waveform Half sine Table 12: Parameters for IEC 60068-2-27 tests IEC 60068-2-64: Random vibration Frequency Acceleration 15 Hz to 500 Hz 0.05 g Table 13: Frequency and acceleration for IEC 60068-2-64 tests Parameter...
Specifications Notes on specifications This section defines the conditions for specifications stated in this chapter. Sensor Absolute QE plots Measurements for color cameras were done with IR cut filter, measurements for monochrome and S-Mount cameras were done without optical filters. With optical filters, QE decreases by approximately 10 percent.
Specifications Exposure time and frame rate Stated values were measured for a maximum bandwidth of 375 MBps for Typical operation, using the following test setup: Component Property Desktop workstation Dell Precision T5500 Precision (EHW400) Chipset Intel X5520 Intel Xeon X5670 (6 cores) CPU frequency 2.93 GHz 12 GB...
Specifications ExposureMode = Timed For all Alvium cameras, exposure time can be set by ExposureTime . For this, is set to ExposureAuto ExposureMode Timed The selected exposure time is extended automatically: • If the selected exposure time does not match the available increment, the camera automatically extends the exposure time to the next increment.
Specifications Triggering The following table shows how the shutter mode impacts available frame rates. Reducing the area for ROI reduces readout time. The relations in Table 16 apply only if exposure time is shorter than readout time. Sensor type Shutter mode Trigger mode Available frame rates ROI frame rates...
Specifications Power consumption The power consumption values in this chapter are for typical operation: • Factory settings (camera after startup) • Minimum exposure time • Maximum frame rate • Full resolution • Mono8 pixel format (also for color models) • Camera operation in freerun mode •...
Specifications Alvium 1800 U model specifications Alvium 1800 U-040m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-040m (monochrome) 1800 U-040c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX287 Resolution 728 (H) × 544 (V); 0.4 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/2.9; 5 mm × 3.8 mm; 6.3 mm diagonal Pixel size 6.9 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-040m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX287 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 4: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c (Sony IMX287) absolute QE Spectral response Figure 5: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c (Sony IMX287) spectral response Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-050m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-050m (monochrome) 1800 U-050c (color) Sensor model ON Semiconductor PYTHON 480 Resolution 808 (H) × 608 (V); 0.5 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/3.6; 3.9 mm × 2.9 mm; 4.9 mm diagonal Pixel size 4.8 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-050m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE ON Semi PYTHON 480 absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 6: Alvium 1800 U-050m/c (ON Semi PYTHON 480) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.300 ON Semi PYTHON 480 spectral response...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-120m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-120m (monochrome) 1800 U-120c (color) Sensor model ON Semiconductor AR0135CS Resolution 1280 (H) × 960 (V); 1.2 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/3; 4.8 mm × 3.6 mm; 6.0 mm diagonal Pixel size 3.75 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-120m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE ON Semi AR0135CS absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Alvium 1800 U-120m/c (ON Semi AR0135CS) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.350 ON Semi AR0135CS spectral response 0.300...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-158m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-158m (monochrome) 1800 U-158c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX273 Resolution 1456 (H) × 1088 (V); 1.6 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/2.9; 5 mm × 3.8 mm; 6.3 mm diagonal Pixel size 3.45 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-158m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX273 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 10: Alvium 1800 U-158m/c (Sony IMX273) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX273 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 300 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-240m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-240m (monochrome) 1800 U-240c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX392 Resolution 1936 (H) × 1216 (V); 2.4 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/2.3; 6.7 mm × 4.2 mm; 7.9 mm diagonal Pixel size 3.45 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-240m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX392 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: Alvium 1800 U-240m/c (Sony IMX392) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX392 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 Mbps Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 330 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 Mbps Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 330 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-319m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-319m (monochrome) 1800 U-319c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX265 Resolution 2064 (H) × 1544 (V); 3.2 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/1.8; 7.1 mm × 5.3 mm; 8.9 mm diagonal Pixel size 3.45 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-319m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX265 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 14: Alvium 1800 U-319m/c (Sony IMX265) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX265 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-500m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-500m (monochrome) 1800 U-500c (color) Sensor model ON Semiconductor AR0521SR Resolution 2592 (H) × 1944 (V); 5.0 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Rolling shutter (RS) Sensor size Type 1/2.5; 5.7 mm × 4.3 mm; 7.1 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.2 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-500m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE 100% ON Semi AR0521 absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 16: Alvium 1800 U-500m/c (ON Semi AR0521SR) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.400 ON Semi AR0521 spectral response...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 MBps Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 MBps Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR Feature Specification 1800 U-501m NIR (monochrome) 1800 U-500c NIR (color) Sensor model ON Semiconductor AR0522 Resolution 2592 (H) × 1944 (V); 5.0 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Rolling shutter (RS) Sensor size Type 1/2.5; 5.7 mm × 4.3 mm; 7.1 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.2 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-501m/c NIR (monochrome) Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE 100% ON Semiconductor AR0522 absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 18: Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR (ON Semi AR0522) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.450 ON Semiconductor AR0522 spectral response...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 MBps Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 MBps Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-507m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-507m (monochrome) 1800 U-507c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX264 Resolution 2464 (H) × 2056 (V); 5.1 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 2/3; 8.5 mm × 7.1 mm; 11.1 mm diagonal Pixel size 3.45 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-507m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX264 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 20: Alvium 1800 U-507m/c (Sony IMX264) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX264 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-508m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-508m (monochrome) 1800 U-508c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX250LLR Sony IMX250LQR Resolution 2464 (H) x 2056 (V); 5.1 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 2/3; 8.5 mm × 7.1 mm; 11.1 mm diagonal Pixel size 3.45 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-508m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX250 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 22: Alvium 1800 U-508m/c (Sony IMX250) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX250 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
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Specifications 330 to 375 Mbps Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-1236m (monochrome) 1800 U-1236c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX304 Resolution 4112 (H) × 3008 (V); 12.4 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1.1; 14.2 mm × 10.4 mm; 17.6 mm diagonal Pixel size 3.45 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-1236m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +88 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX304 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 24: Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c (Sony IMX304) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX304 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 300 MBps. Increasing the value DeviceLinkThroughputLimit does not increase frame rates.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-1240m (monochrome) 1800 U-1240c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX226 Resolution 4024 (H) x 3036 (V); 12.2 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Rolling shutter (RS) or Global reset shutter (GRS) Sensor size Type 1/1.7; 7.4 mm × 5.6 mm; 9.33 mm diagonal Pixel size 1.85 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-1240m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +88 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX226 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 26: Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c (Sony IMX226) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX226 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-1620m (monochrome) 1800 U-1620c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX542-AAMJ Sony IMX542-AAQJ Resolution 5328 (H) × 3040 (V); 16.2 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1.1; 14.6 mm × 8.33 mm; 16.8 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.74 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-1620m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +xx °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 28: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c (Sony IMX542) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 spectral response 0.3000...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-2040m (monochrome) 1800 U-2040c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX541-AAMJ Sony IMX541-AAQJ Resolution 4512 (H) × 4512 (V); 20.4 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1.1; 12.36 mm × 12.36 mm; 17.5 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.74 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-2040m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +xx °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 30: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c (Sony IMX541) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 spectral response 0.3000...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-2050m (monochrome) 1800 U-2050c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX183 Resolution 5496 (H) × 3672 (V); 20.2 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Rolling shutter (RS) or Global reset shutter (GRS) Sensor size Type 1; 13.1 mm × 8.8 mm; 15.86 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.4 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-2050m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +88 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX183 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 32: Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c (Sony IMX183) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX183 spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-2460m (monochrome) 1800 U-2460c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX540-AAMJ Sony IMX540-AAQJ Resolution 5328 (H) × 4608 (V); 24.6 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1.2; 14.60 mm × 12.63 mm; 19.3 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.74 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-2460m/c Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature +5 °C to +xx °C +5 °C to +85 °C +5 °C to +65 °C Open housing Closed housing +5 °C to +65 °C Not applicable Relative humidity 0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 34: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c (Sony IMX540) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 spectral response 0.3000...
Specifications ROI frame rates 200 to 300 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
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Specifications 330 to 375 MBps Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49. To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps.
Specifications White balance default Alvium color cameras are balanced for neutral color reproduction with an illumination of 5000 °K (warm daylight). Table 58 shows default values for the red and blue channel by model. For different illuminations, use auto white balance or adapt the color channel values manually.
Specifications Dimensions and mass Bare board Feature Standard USB 90° Dimensions (L × W × H [mm]) [Model specific] × 26 × 26 [Model specific] × 30 × 26 Mass 15 g 15 g Table 59: Bare board dimensions and mass Open housing Open housing S-Mount...
Specifications Technical drawings USB connector position • Standard: The connector is at the camera backside. This option is not mentioned in the naming for camera hardware options. • 90°: The connector is at the camera left side, as seen from the lens mount.
Specifications Bare Board 26.3 26.4 ±0.1 A (10 : 1) IPSB CODE B1 ± 10% ±0.1 Sensor area Do not mount here B2 ± 10% B3 ± 10% Figure 36: Bare Board dimensions Dimensions that are common between different models are shown in Figure model specific dimensions are listed in Table...
Specifications ML: Mechanical CH: Components B1: Board B2: Board B3: Board Camera model length* height, thickness thickness thickness for C-Mount incl. the sensor Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c 19.613 mm 2.88 mm 1.00 mm 2.20 mm 3.75 mm Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c 19.613 mm 2.88 mm 1.00 mm 2.20 mm...
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Specifications ML: Mechanical CH: Components B1: Board B2: Board B3: Board Camera model length* height, thickness thickness thickness for C-Mount incl. the sensor Alvium 1800 U-040m/c 19.897 mm 2.27 mm 1.20 mm 2.20 mm 3.75 mm Alvium 1800 U-050m/c 19.604 mm 1.40 mm 1.75 mm 3.00 mm...
Specifications Lens mounts and maximum protrusion No need to readjust lens mounts Alvium USB camera mounts are adjusted with high precision during manufacturing. Construction ensures permanent accuracy without need to readjust. Maximum Maximum protrusion protrusion Filter Electronics Sensor Sensor Lens mount Lens mount Figure 50: Maximum protrusion S-Mount (left);...
Specifications IR cut filter Table 67 shows which Alvium models are equipped with an IR cut filter. The filter is permanently installed and cannot be removed. Color or monochrome model Bare board S-Mount CS-Mount C-Mount Color No filter Type Hoya C-5000 IR cut filter Monochrome No filter Table 67: Optical filter availability...
Specifications Sensor position accuracy Sensor shift and rotation Gray rectangle Red rectangle Straight line: Reference edge : Current reference edge Figure 52: Sensor shift and rotation The following table defines the manufacturing accuracy for sensor shift. Criteria Subject Properties Optical alignment of the photosensitive sensor area into the camera Alignment method front module (lens mount front flange) Sensor...
Specifications Sensor tilt Gray rectangle Red rectangle Figure 53: Sensor tilt The following table defines sensor tilt as the variance between highest and lowest pixel of a sensor along the z-axis, measured in micrometers. Alvium model Pixel size Maximum tilt Alvium 1800 U-040m/c 6.9 µm ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view This chapter includes: About this chapter .............. 150 Optical vignetting with certain lenses ........ 150 About S-Mount lenses ............151 Focal length vs. field of view..........151 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Production spread causes tolerances for all values, including actual focal lengths. Calculations apply for image reproduction without distortion. Therefore, values do not apply for fisheye lenses. Please ask your Allied Vision Sales representative in case you need more information. Optical vignetting with certain lenses Lenses with short focal lengths may show optical vignetting at the edges of the image.
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view About S-Mount lenses Alvium S-Mount models have no filter. For typical applications, we recommend using S-Mount lenses with an integrated IR cut filter for a better image quality. Read Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses on page 167 to avoid damage when using S-Mount lenses.
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-050m/c Values apply to 1800 U-050m/c cameras with Type 1/3.6 (4.9 mm diagonal) sensors. Field of view (H × V [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 689 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-158m/c Values apply to 1800 U-158m/c cameras with Type 1/2.9 (6.3 mm diagonal) sensors. Field of view (H × V [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 892 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-319m/c Values apply to 1800 U-319m/c cameras with Type 1/1.8 (8.9 mm diagonal) sensors. Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 735 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-507m/c, 1800 U-508m/c Values apply to 1800 U-507m/c and 1800 U-508m/c cameras Type 2/3 (11.1 mm diagonal) sensors. Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 700 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c Values apply to 1800 U-1240m/c cameras with Type 1/1.7 (9.33 mm diagonal) sensors. Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 763 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c Values apply to 1800 U-2040m/c cameras with Type 1.1 (17.5 mm diagonal) sensors. Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 1018 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c Values apply to 1800 U-2460m/c cameras with Type 1.2 (19.3 mm diagonal) sensors. Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 898 ×...
Installing the camera This chapter includes: Touching hot cameras ............160 Bare board cameras ............160 Mounting the heat sink............162 Mounting the camera ............163 Mounting the lens............... 166 Software and driver installation on the host ...... 170 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Camera SN Part Nr: 14767 Chip SN: 183603543 SN: R7QW5 Alvium® chip SN Allied Vision TASCHENWEG 2A 07646 STADTRODA Made in Germany Figure 55: Sandwich label on blister packs shipped for bare board cameras Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
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Installing the camera Before operating the camera, we recommend you to pull the sandwich label off the blister pack and stick it close to the camera. If the label is lost, please read out with your smart phone the serial number of the Alvium®...
Installing the camera Mounting the heat sink Keep the operating temperature in the specified range to enable best image quality and to protect the camera from damage. We recommend you to equip Alvium bare board and open housing cameras with heat sinks. Optimizing heat dissipation For details, see the Optimum Heat Dissipation for Housed Alvium Cameras application note at...
Installing the camera Mounting the camera CAUTION Injury by falling cameras or lenses A falling camera or lens can cause injury. • Ensure proper mounting of cameras and lenses, especially for dynamic applications. • Mount cameras as described in the instructions. •...
Installing the camera Schematic drawings in Figure 59 show Alvium USB bare board cameras. Only the mounting area (gray) can be used for mounting. The sensor and electronics area (red) must not be touched nor put at mechanical stress. a = Mounting hole | b = Mounting hole and chassis ground Figure 59: Mounting area of Alvium USB bare board cameras connector side (left);...
Installing the camera Front mounting Detail d: Figure 61: Camera front with mounting threads (d) The maximum torque value applies only if the entire thread engagement is used. For other values, see Adapting maximum torque values on page 165. 1. Mount the camera to the base using suitable M2 screws at 0.17 Nm maximum torque for a thread engagement (C) of 1.7 mm between screws and mounting threads, see Figure...
Installing the camera Tripod adapter For more information, see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/ alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents. Mounting the lens Observe the following notes before you mount lenses to Alvium USB cameras. CAUTION Injury by falling cameras or lenses A falling camera or lens can cause injury.
Installing the camera Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses Allied Vision S-Mount lenses For technical data of Allied Vision S-Mount lenses with dedicated operating instructions, see the S-Mount Lenses User Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/accessory- documentation under Lenses. This section instructs how to use S-Mount lenses with your camera safely. S-Mount lenses are screwed into the mount to adjust focus.
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Installing the camera NOTICE Damage to sensor, optics, or electronics by improper handling If an S-Mount lens is screwed against the sensor or electronics, sensor, lens, or electronics can be damaged. • Screw in the lens at less than 11.0 mm maximum protrusion. •...
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Installing the camera NOTICE Damage to lens threads and fixing nut by excessive force If the fixing nut is screwed with too much force, threads are worn out and the lens cannot be locked anymore. Screw fixing nuts hand tight to keep the lens in a fixed position. Locking focus Pinch nose pliers are used to screw the fixing nut: 7.
Windows: Please use Vimba to install the camera driver. For Vimba system requirements and supported Windows versions, see www.alliedvision.com/software. Linux: Allied Vision does not provide a special driver. For Vimba system requirements and supported operating systems, see www.alliedvision.com/software. You need the following accessories: •...
Installing the camera Using the camera with third-party drivers Alvium USB cameras may not support third-party drivers. We recommend using the Vimba camera driver. Installing drivers for camera and host adapter Installing the host adapter and Vimba 1. Install the USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller card and driver according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Installing the camera 4. Open Install driver > USB3 Vision Camera and click the driver popup. Figure 68: Vimba Driver Installer, camera driver not installed 5. Click Apply to install the Vimba driver for the camera. Figure 69: Vimba Driver Installer, driver installation started The driver has been installed successfully, the camera is recognized.
Installing the camera Manual Vimba Driver installation Windows: For manual Vimba driver installation, see the following instructions. Installing the camera driver with Windows tools As an alternative practice, you can install the Vimba driver manually. Check for connected USB devices on your Windows system. Screenshots are examples The following screenshots were taken on a test system.
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Installing the camera 3. Right-click the unrecognized USB3 Vision Device and select Update driver Figure 72: Windows Device Manager, Windows Driver Installer 4. Click: “Browse my computer for driver software”. 5. Select [Your local Vimba directory]\Allied Vision\Vimba_V.x.x\VimbaUSBTL\Driver. 6. Follow the instructions. The camera driver is installed successfully.
Camera interfaces This chapter includes: Recommended accessories ..........176 Back panel ................176 I/O connector pin assignment ..........176 Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs........178 Status LED................180 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Camera interfaces Recommended accessories Compatible electronics accessories See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/ alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents. Back panel I/O connector Pin 1 USB connector Figure 74: Bare board camera Interface descriptions Interface Section in this user guide I/O connector Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs on page 178...
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Camera interfaces I/O cables and electromagnetic interference (EMI) Consider for I/O cables by Allied Vision: • 12319 JST I/O cables without screw lock have no shielding and are designed to be used with bare board or open housing Alvium cameras.
Camera interfaces Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs I/O cables maximum length The maximum length for I/O cables must not exceed 30 meters. GPIOs description The camera has four non-isolated GPIOs that can be configured by software to act as inputs or outputs. Alvium GPIOs use the push-pull technology to switch the signal level between low and high.
Camera interfaces Input levels The GPIOs can be connected directly to the system controlling the camera for voltages up to 5.5 VDC. An external resistor is not necessary. NOTICE Damage to the camera by high input voltage Exceeding maximum input voltage can damage the camera. Keep maximum input voltage below 5.5 VDC.
Camera interfaces Status LED Alvium USB cameras have a green status LED. The following table describes the flashing pattern indicating different events. Inverse flashing: If the LED is already on, it is switched off for a short time. LED settings You can define LED settings with the feature: DeviceIndicatorLuminance...
Triggering This chapter includes: Trigger signal flow ............... 182 Trigger latency..............183 Trigger features and UserSetDefault ........183 Triggering with rolling shutter cameras......183 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Triggering Trigger signal flow Figure 77 shows an ideal diagram for the trigger signal flow. The external signal can be a physical source, such as light barrier as hardware trigger or a software trigger. This external signal starts the exposure of a frame. The end of exposure starts the readout.
Triggering Trigger latency In theory, a trigger creates an immediate response of the camera, depending on the cable length. In practice, the computer may add a delay that is mostly unpredictable, especially on Windows systems. In addition, camera electronics and sensors have a delay.
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Triggering Exposure start delay exposure area – exposure time. External signal Sensor cycle state Exposure area Readout area Idle Exposure area Readout area Exposure area Readout area Delay Delay Exposure start delay Figure 78: Triggering rolling shutter (RS) cameras Conditions Results Exposure time is shorter than readout time.
Image data flow This chapter includes the image data flow for Alvium USB cameras. Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
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Image data flow Figure 79 shows image data processing for Alvium USB cameras in general. Sensor frontend Sensor frontend Sensor Analog Region of interest Region of interest Region of interest Gain Gain Black level Black level ReverseY ReverseY (ROI) (ROI) (ROI) Analog Analog...
Firmware update Please note You should update firmware only to change camera functions or fix known issues. Consider: Any firmware update may not only add new features to a camera or fix known issues. It may also replace previous features or change camera characteristics.
Performance and troubleshooting This chapter includes: Optimizing performance............. 190 Troubleshooting common issues ........200 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
Performance and troubleshooting Optimizing performance Image transfer with rolling shutter cameras Alvium 1800 U-500m/c, U-501m NIR, U-1240 m/c, and U-2050m/c If acquisition is started and stopped in a short sequence, no image is transferred to the host. The duration cannot be predicted, because it depends on various factors. Frame rate jitter Alvium 1800 U-500m/c, U-501m NIR, U-1240 m/c, and U-2050m/c Generally, some parameters can be changed during exposure without affecting the...
Performance and troubleshooting Value changes by feature interdependencies The conversion between time and clock cycles affects control values. Features for pixel format, bandwidth, ROI, exposure time, and triggering are related to each other. Changing values for one feature can change values for another feature. For example, frame rates can be reduced when is changed subsequently.
Performance and troubleshooting Effects for the interdependent features Changing one control's value affects other control's values, such as: value is changed. Height Then: Other values may be affected, such as for AcquisitionFrameRate ExposureTime We recommend you to consider: • The more features you adjust, the more current values deviate from previously set values.
Performance and troubleshooting Dark current compensation All sensors accumulate dark current in the pixels. Dark current increases the signal level and black level. Most sensors in Alvium USB cameras compensate for this. For Alvium 1800 U-050m/c with the ON Semi PYTHON 480 sensor, see Black level compensation for 1800 U-050m/c on page 194.
Performance and troubleshooting Additional compensation If compensation limits are reached and you cannot decrease operating temperature or exposure time, what can you do to keep signal quality high? Measures for type 1 compensation Alvium 1800 U-050m/c supports compensation type 1. For additional compensation, see Black level compensation for 1800 U-050m/c on page 194.
Performance and troubleshooting Shutter types affecting image readout Some Alvium USB camera models are operated using global shutter (GS): Property Line readout Moving image Global shutter (GS) Time Other models use rolling shutter (RS). Alvium 1800 U-2050 models with Sony IMX183 sensor offer global reset shutter (GRS) in addition: Property Rolling shutter (RS)
Performance and troubleshooting Operating systems and bandwidth If the camera data output exceeds the bandwidth supported by the host computer, images may be corrupted. This section gives some background information to enable proper image transfer. Sensor data output and camera data output For cameras with an image buffer, the required bandwidth for image acquisition can be estimated for a given frame rate, pixel format, and resolution by over-the thumb calculations.
Suitable USB 3.0 accessories www.alliedvision.com/en/products/accessories for suitable USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller cards and cables or contact your Allied Vision Sales representative. Vimba settings During freerun, Alvium cameras do not automatically adapt the frame rate to the USB controller's limits.
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Performance and troubleshooting Operating system and feature values Feature Linux desktop system Linux embedded system 400000000 (400 MBps) 450000000 (450 MBps) DeviceLinkThroughputLimit 262144 MaxTransferSize 31 (default) MaxTransferCount Camera feature VimbaUSBTL.xml Table 99: Operating system and feature values Frame rates and CPU payload Property Linux desktop system Linux embedded system...
Performance and troubleshooting Dividing bandwidth between devices on a common USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 bus Ideal setup for two cameras Preconditions • Control traffic is ignored. • The possibility of the host being busy with other tasks is ignored. •...
Performance and troubleshooting Cascading hubs divide bandwidth The following example applies to standard behavior without individual settings. The graphics show bandwidth distribution on a common bus. Three cameras try to use full bandwidth at the same time. If one camera is inactive, the host will provide its share to the others until this camera sends data again.
Performance and troubleshooting Camera recognition How can I make the computer and Vimba Viewer recognize the camera? Check if the hardware supports your USB camera. See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb- documentation under Additional documents. Check if your computer has an appropriate USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller Windows driver installed.
The camera is intact, but your previous computer or cable has a defect. Continue with 2. The camera does not work properly. Then: Most likely, the camera has a defect. Please contact Allied Vision support. Connect the camera with the previous cable to the different computer. The camera works properly. Then: Replace the cable.
Performance and troubleshooting Performance How can I improve camera performance? Check if the hardware sufficiently supports your USB camera. See the Alvium USB Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/ alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents. Check if the camera shares the bus with other devices reducing the available bandwidth.
Performance and troubleshooting Radio signal interference How can I avoid radio signal interference from wireless devices? Ensure camera installation complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility. Wireless devices and USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 commonly use 2.4 GHz frequency (WLAN includes 2.4, 3.6, and 4.9 GHz). Even USB 3.0 and 3.1 Gen 1 cables can interfere harmfully with other electromagnetic devices.
Index Index image data flow ..........186 intended use ........... 35 interfaces ............175 IR cut filter ............. 146 Allied Vision contact ........17 LED ..............180 bandwidth lens mounts ........... 145 cascading hubs ........200 lenses ............149 division on a common bus ..... 199 maximum protrusion .......
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Index camera recognition ........ 201 USB 2.0 ............40 performance .......... 203 USB cables ............40 radio signal interference ......204 USB host controllers and hubs ....... 40 unexpected events ........ 202 USB3 Vision ............. 45 typical operation ........50 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.3.0...
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