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: Consider for Alvium USB cameras ........15 Shipping contents..............15 What else do you need? ............15 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
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. Consider for Alvium USB cameras Please read the following to better understand your Alvium USB camera and to setup your application smoothly: •...
Document history and conventions This chapter includes: Document history ..............25 Conventions used in this user guide........30 Naming and terms ..............31 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
Document history and conventions Document history Version Date Remarks V3.6.4 2022-Apr-12 • Added notes that Alvium 1800 U-052 and 1800 U-291 currently do not support DPC and FPNC to Image data flow on page 210. • Applied minor editorial changes. V3.6.3 2022-Mar-29 Re added values for Alvium 1800 U-319c in...
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Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks V3.5.1 2021-Nov-23 • Updated links to accessories. • Applied minor editorial changes. Firmware version: 00.07.00.81db3896 V3.5.0 2021-Nov-05 • Added 1800 U-030m and 1800 U-130m models in Specifications on page 46 and in Lenses: Focal length vs.
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Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks Firmware version: 00.06.00.35992 V3.4.0 2021-Aug-05 • Added 1800 U-120 model to Frame rate jitter page 215 and Trigger delay with 1800 U-120 cameras on page 208. • Added 1800 U-511m/c, 1800 U-811m/c, and 800 U-1242m/c models in Alvium 1800 U model specifications...
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Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks Firmware version: 00.03.00.31919 V3.2.1 2020-Dec-15 • Added information on the exposure time offset in Exposure time behavior regarding ExposureMode on page 52. • Updated values for ROI frame rates and for minimum and maximum exposure time in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 56.
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Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks V3.1.3 2020-Mar-12 • Corrected maximum exposure times. • Added ExposureActive signal to the description of sensor shutter modes. • DPC: Removed specifications into an application note. • FPNC: Updated note in Image data flow on page 210.
Document history and conventions Conventions used in this user guide To give this document an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used: Typographic styles Style Function Emphasis Programs, or highlighting important things Feature names Names for GenICam features Feature options...
Document history and conventions Practical tip Additional information helps to understand or ease handling the camera. Avoiding malfunctions Precautions are described. Additional information Web address or reference to an external source with more information is shown. Naming and terms Camera model naming Alvium cameras are named to identify model properties.
Document history and conventions Terms and acronyms Term or acronym Description Reference bare Camera consisting of electronics and Bare Board on page 148 board sensor on a common printed circuit board (PCB), to be designed into a housing with heat sink and lens mount Chief ray angle Alvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 92...
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Document history and conventions Term or acronym Description Reference shutter Value of the feature to Frame rates with rolling shutter sensors ShutterMode mode select between rolling shutter (RS) and page 53 global release shutter (GRS) shutter Sensor specific readout, such as rolling Shutter types affecting image readout on page type...
Compliance, safety, and intended use This chapter includes: Compliance notifications ............35 Intended use ................. 37 Copyright and trademarks ............ 38 Your safety................38 Product safety ............... 40 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
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.
Compliance, safety, and intended use Party issuing Supplier's Declaration of Conformity Allied Vision Technologies GmbH Taschenweg 2a 07646 Stadtroda Germany T// +49 (36428) 677-106 quality@alliedvision.com Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information Allied Vision Technologies, Inc. 102 Pickering Way – Suite 502...
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.
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Compliance, safety, and intended use Components in the Hardware option Housing Mainboard cooling areas Not applicable Bare board See model -20° C to +85° C Specifications on page Open housing -20° C to +65° C Closed housing Not applicable Mounting the heat sink on page 185.
Compliance, safety, and intended use Camera mounting Housed cameras must be mounted using the mounting threads. If vibration is higher than specified, cameras can disconnect from the mounting base. Falling cameras can hurt you. To avoid personal injury: • Mount the camera according to the instructions in Mounting housed cameras on page 188.
Compliance, safety, and intended use Cable connections Provide sufficient strain relief for all cable connections to avoid short circuits and malfunctions. PCBAs Alvium USB cameras enable access to PCBAs. Keep away from camera electronics to avoid damage. Camera power Operating the camera beyond the specified range damages the camera. Cameras are powered over USB.
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 Alvium USB cameras and USB 2.0 If Alvium USB cameras are connected to USB 2.0 ports, they are recognized. They can be operated with reduced performance only if DeviceLinkThroughputLimit is set to a value supported by USB 2.0. See Host setup and bandwidth on page 221.
Compliance, safety, and intended use Sensor Sensors are sensitive to excessive radiation: focused sunlight, lasers, and X-rays can damage the sensor. Dirt and scratches can damage the sensor as well. Alvium USB cameras do not need additional cleaning. Cameras are cleaned before shipping.
Compliance, safety, and intended use Mechanical components Heat sinks Heat sinks can be used to cool the camera for safety and to improve image quality. Adhere to the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the heat sink. Conductive media for heat sinks Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can damage optical surfaces of the sensor, filter, and lens.
Specifications This chapter includes: Applied standards ..............47 Notes on specifications............50 Alvium 1800 U model specifications ........56 White balance default............144 Dimensions and mass ............145 Technical drawings .............. 147 Lens mounts and maximum protrusion ......163 IR cut filter................164 Sensor position accuracy ............
This enables operating cameras with USB3 Vision, GigE Vision, or CoaXPress interfaces 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 11: Parameters for IEC 60068-2-27 tests IEC 60068-2-64: Random vibration Frequency Acceleration 15 Hz to 500 Hz 0.05 g Table 12: 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 rates Specified values Stated values were calculated (see Operation for maximum frame rates), then verified with the test setup described in Table 14. Only a few minor deviations for values below maximum resolution were identified. Component Property Desktop workstation Dell Precision T5500 Precision (EHW400)
Specifications Sensor ADC readout modes for maximum frame rates If you are using pixel formats that do not require 12-bit sensor ADC readout and you want to achieve higher frame rates, you can select between readout modes for 12-bit, 10-bit, and 8-bit with some Alvium USB camera models. See your model’s specifications.
Specifications • If the trigger controlled exposure time does not match the available increment, the camera automatically extends the exposure time to the next increment. • Subsequently, the exposure time offset is added. You can use ExposureActive to determine the duration of the exposure time offset.
Specifications Achieved frame rates may not match specified values • Some sensors have an exposure start jitter that may reduce maximum frame rates. • Your individual setup may cause delays in data transmission. Bandwidth adjustments Consider the bandwidth available for camera payload depends on your individual hardware, the operating system, software and drivers, and your application.
Specifications Operation for medium power consumption Values for power consumption in the specification tables are based on following parameters: • Factory settings (camera after startup) • Minimum exposure time • Maximum frame rate • Full resolution • Mono8 pixel format or 8-Bit Bayer pixel format •...
Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-030 VSWIR Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX287 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 5: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c (Sony IMX287) absolute QE Spectral response Figure 6: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c (Sony IMX287) spectral response Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 250 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE ON Semi PYTHON 480 absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7: 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 calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-052m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-052m (monochrome) 1800 U-052c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX426 Resolution 816 (H) × 624 (V); 0.5 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/1.7; 7.3 mm × 5.6 mm; 9.2 mm diagonal Pixel size 9.0 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-052m/c Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE, spectral response Diagrams will be added in a future version of this document. ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps.
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE ON Semi AR0135CS absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: 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 calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the value does not DeviceLinkThroughputLimit increase frame rates. Alvium 1800 U-120 cameras do not allow overlapping of exposure and readout.
Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-130 VSWIR Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX273 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: 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 calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX392 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 14: 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 Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-291m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-291m (monochrome) 1800 U-291c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX421 Resolution 1944 (H) x 1472 (V); 2.9 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 2/3; 8.8 mm × 6.6 mm; 10.8 mm diagonal Pixel size 4.5 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-291m/c Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE, spectral response Diagrams will be added in a future version of this document. ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps.
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX265 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 16: 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 calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE 100% ON Semi AR0521 absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 18: 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 Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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) Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE 100% ON Semiconductor AR0522 absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 20: 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 Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX264 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 22: 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 calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX250 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 24: 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 calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-511m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-511m (monochrome) 1800 U-511c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX547-AAMJ Sony IMX547-AAQJ Resolution 2464 (H) × 2064 (V); 5.1 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/1.8; 6.75 mm × 5.66 mm; 8.8 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.74 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-511m/c Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 26: Alvium 1800 U-511m/c (Sony IMX547) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Frame rate [fps] Width Height ROI area Image format [pixels] [pixels]...
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-811m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-811m (monochrome) 1800 U-811c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX546-AAMJ Sony IMX546-AAQJ Resolution 2848 (H) × 2848 (V); 8.1 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 2/3; 7.8 mm × 7.8 mm; 11 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.74 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-811m/c Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 28: Alvium 1800 U-811m/c (Sony IMX546) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Frame rate [fps] Width Height ROI area Image format [pixels] [pixels]...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C +5 °C to +88 °C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX304 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 30: 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 calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 300 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates. Frame rate [fps] Width Height...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C +5 °C to +88 °C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX226 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 32: 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 Values were calculated for rolling shutter (RS) mode as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
Specifications Alvium 1800 U-1242m/c Feature Specification 1800 U-1242m (monochrome) 1800 U-1242c (color) Sensor model Sony IMX545-AAMJ Sony IMX545-AAQJ Resolution 4128 (H) × 3008 (V); 12.4 MP Sensor type CMOS Shutter type Global shutter (GS) Sensor size Type 1/1.1; 11.31 mm × 8.24 mm; 14 mm diagonal Pixel size 2.74 µm ×...
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Specifications Feature Specification 1800 U-1242m/c Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 34: Alvium 1800 U-1242m/c (Sony IMX545) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Frame rate [fps] Width Height ROI area Image format [pixels] [pixels]...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 36: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c (Sony IMX542) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Frame rate [fps] Width Height ROI area Image format [pixels] [pixels]...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 38: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c (Sony IMX541) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. Frame rate [fps] Width Height ROI area Image format [pixels] [pixels]...
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C +5 °C to +88 °C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX183 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 40: 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 Values were calculated for rolling shutter (RS) mode as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps. In GRS mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in RS mode apply to all resolutions.
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 Storage temperature -20° C to +85° C ambient temperature Hardware Housing Cooling areas Mainboard option Not applicable Bare board Operating temperature -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +85° C -20° C to +65° C Open housing Closed housing -20°...
Specifications Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 42: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c (Sony IMX540) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000 0.2000 0.1000...
Specifications ROI frame rates Values were calculated as defined in Specified values on page 51. To reach the maximum frame rate available for this setup, the bandwidth for image traffic is 450 MBps.s Frame rate [fps] Width Height ROI area Image format [pixels] [pixels]...
Specifications White balance default Alvium color cameras are balanced for neutral color reproduction with an illumination of 5000 °K (warm daylight). Table 62 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 63: 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 44: Bare Board dimensions Dimensions that are common between different models are shown in Figure 68.
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-507m/c 19.929 mm 2.27 mm 1.25 mm 2.20 mm 3.75 mm Alvium 1800 U-508m/c 19.929 mm 2.27 mm 1.25 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-030 VSWIR 19.613 mm 2.87 mm 1.25 mm 2.20 mm 3.75 mm Alvium 1800 U-040m/c 19.897 mm 2.27 mm 1.20 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 58: Maximum protrusion S-Mount (left);...
Specifications IR cut filter Table 71 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 71: Optical filter availability...
Specifications Sensor position accuracy Sensor shift and rotation Gray rectangle Red rectangle Straight line: Reference edge : Current reference edge Figure 60: Sensor shift and rotation The following table defines the manufacturing accuracy for sensor positioning. 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 61: 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-030 VSWIR 5 µm ×...
Specifications User sets Supported features features enable to store individual settings on Alvium USB cameras. These UserSet user sets can be loaded by default, without needing to set values by software after every restart of the camera. Or they can be used to switch between different settings, for example, to adjust from daylight to artificial light.
Specifications Camera feature availability Alvium 1800 U cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The following tables compare the availability of selected features by model. Feature description and firmware downloads Alvium Features Reference: www.alliedvision.com/en/support/ technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation Firmware downloads: www.alliedvision.com/en/support/firmware-downloads Monochrome Color Image control...
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Specifications Monochrome Color Supported Camera control models models models ✔ ✔ Acquisition frame rate ✔ ✔ Bandwidth control ( DeviceLinkThroughputLimit ✔ ✔ I/O and trigger control ✔ ✔ Firmware update in the field 1800 U-030 VSWIR, -040, -052, ✔ ✔ Sensor ADC readout modes ( SensorBitDepth -130 VSWIR, -158,...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view This chapter includes: About this chapter .............. 171 Optical vignetting with certain lenses ........ 171 About S-Mount lenses ............172 Focal length vs. field of view..........172 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
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 191 to avoid damage when using S-Mount lenses.
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-040m/c Values for 1800 U-040m/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-052m/c Values for 1800 U-052m/c cameras with Type 1/1.7 (9.2 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 671 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-130 VSWIR Values for 1800 U-130 VSWIR cameras with Type 1/2 (8.2 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 671 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-240m/c Values for 1800 U-240m/c cameras with Type 1/2.3 (7.9 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 691 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-319m/c Values for 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 for 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-811m/c Values for 1800 U-811m/c cameras Type 2/3 (11 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 773 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c Values for 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-1620m/c Values for 1800 U-1620m/c cameras with Type 1.1 (16.8mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 1445 ×...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c Values for 1800 U-2050m/c cameras with Type 1 (15.86 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm]) Focal length [mm] Object distance = 500 mm Object distance = 1000 mm 811 ×...
Installing the camera This chapter includes: Touching hot cameras ............184 Bare board cameras ............184 Mounting the heat sink............185 Mounting the camera ............187 Mounting the lens............... 190 Software and driver installation on the host ...... 194 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
14767 Chip SN: 183603543 SN: R7QW5 Alvium® chip SN Allied Vision TASCHENWEG 2A 07646 STADTRODA Made in Germany Figure 63: Sandwich label on blister packs shipped for bare board cameras Before operating the camera, we recommend you to pull the sandwich label off the blister pack and stick it close to the camera.
Installing the camera If the label is lost, please read out with your smart phone the serial number of the Alvium® chip from the 2D code (a). With this number, we can look up the serial number of the camera in our database. If your smart phone cannot read the 2D code: Combine the four digits (b) with the five digits (c).
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Installing the camera NOTICE Damage to the camera by heat sinks mounted improperly • Allow mechanical contact only at the cooling areas. • Avoid any mechanical stress to the sensor and electronics area. • Avoid short circuits of the electronics components. NOTICE Damage to the sensor, filter, and lens by corrosive substances Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can...
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 67 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 67: Mounting area of Alvium USB bare board cameras connector side (left);...
Installing the camera Front mounting Detail d: Figure 69: 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 189. 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. 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/fileadmin/content/documents/products/accessories/lenses /Allied_Vision/User_Guide/S-Mount-Lenses_User-Guide.pdf. 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 76: Vimba Driver Installer, camera driver not installed 5. Click Apply to install the Vimba driver for the camera. Figure 77: 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 80: 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 ..........200 Back panel ................200 I/O connector pin assignment ..........200 Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs........203 Status LED................205 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
Camera interfaces Recommended accessories Compatible electronics accessories See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/ alvium-usb-documentation. Back panel I/O connector Pin 1 USB connector Figure 82: Bare board camera Interface descriptions Interface Section in this user guide I/O connector Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs on page 203 Status LED Status LED...
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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.
101. NOTICE Damage to camera electronics The following values apply to the Allied Vision I/O cables shown. If you are using your own cables, ensure the power supply voltage at the camera connector side is 4.5 to 5.5 VDC. Product...
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 ............... 207 Trigger latency..............207 Trigger features and UserSetDefault ........208 Triggering with rolling shutter cameras......208 Trigger delay with 1800 U-120 cameras ......208 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
Triggering Trigger signal flow Figure 85 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 features and UserSetDefault Trigger features and UserSetDefault on page 167. Trigger delay with 1800 U-120 cameras If sensor related parameters are changed directly before sending an external trigger, the trigger delay can be increased. This relates to Frame rate jitter on page 215.
Triggering Conditions Results Exposure time is shorter than readout time. Trigger 1 starts exposure 1 with a delay Trigger 2 starts exposure 2 with a delay shorter Exposure time is shorter than readout time, but longer than for exposure 1. than for exposure 1.
Image data flow This chapter includes the image data flow for Alvium USB cameras. Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
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Image data flow Figure 87 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 Reverse Y Reverse Y (ROI) (ROI) (ROI)
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............. 215 Troubleshooting common issues ........229 Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
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-120m/c, 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 Feature value changes during streaming Only some features can be adjusted while the camera is streaming, these include: AcquisitionFrameRate ExposureAuto GainAuto BalanceWhiteAuto ExposureTime OffsetX BlackLevel Gain OffsetY This list is not complete and will be updated in future document versions. Latencies Consider that value changes become effective with latencies based on the sensor and its operation mode (triggered or free run, shutter mode, frame rate).
Performance and troubleshooting Effects for the interdependent features Changing one control's value affects other control's values, such as: Height value is changed. 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 219.
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 219.
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 Host setup 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. Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
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 Linux: Activating U3 mode 1. Connect to the camera and use as you like. 2. Set DevicePowerSavingMode SuspendMode 3. Close all Vimba Connections, including the first Vimba Viewer dialog. Linux requires to change the following settings to bring a USB device to U3 mode: •...
DevicePowerSavingMode SuspendMode 3. Close all Vimba Connections, including the first Vimba Viewer dialog. 4. In the Device Manager, click Disable Device for the Allied Vision USB3 Vision Device: Figure 92: Disabling the Alvium camera in the Device Manager Alvium USB Cameras User Guide V3.6.4...
Performance and troubleshooting Windows: Reactivating operational mode 1. In the Device Manager, click Enable Device for the Allied Vision USB3 Vision Device: Figure 93: Enabling the Alvium camera in the Device Manager 2. Open Vimba Viewer. The camera boots up. This may take about 2 seconds.
Performance and troubleshooting Power consumption issues The power consumption of cameras is caused by such as the image sensor and enabled features. The total power for the host system also includes the USB cable loss. Unfavorable setups can prevent your system from working. What can you do? Ensure sufficient power supply Your host system must provide sufficient voltage and current at the USB downstream connector on the host system for proper camera operation.
Performance and troubleshooting Troubleshooting common issues In this section you can find questions and answers about problems with camera operation. The events are ordered from general to detail: • Camera recognition • Unexpected events • Performance • Radio signal interference Each entry consists of: •...
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. Is the power supply sufficient to operate the camera? See Power consumption issues on page 228. See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb- documentation.
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 Why does the camera not transfer images? The value for DeviceLinkThroughputLimit is set higher than the bandwidth supported by the host system. Then: Check if sufficient bandwidth is assigned to the camera. See Host setup and bandwidth on page 221.
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 lens mounting ......... 190 heat dissipation ..........38 hubs ............... 224 image data flow ..........211 Allied Vision contact ........16 intended use ........... 37 interfaces ............199 bandwidth IR cut filter ............. 164 cascading hubs ........224 division on a common bus ..... 223 LED ..............
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Index specifications ...........46 unexpected events ......... 231 support ............16 USB 2.0 ............43 triggering ............206 USB cables ............42 troubleshooting ..........214 USB host controllers and hubs ....... 42 camera recognition ........ 230 USB3 Vision ............. 47 performance .......... 232 user sets ............
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