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ISION AMERAS Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0 FW 00.12.00.00611a22 Note: Lenses are not part of this product. Allied Vision Technologies GmbH // Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda, Germany 2023-Oct-30...
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. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Eine fallende Kamera oder ein fallendes Objektiv kann Verletzungen verursachen. 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. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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.
Putoava kamera tai linssi voi aiheuttaa vammoja. HUOMIO Linssien kiinnikkeiden terävien reunojen aiheuttamien viiltovammojen vaara Linssin kiinnikkeiden kierteiden reunat voivat olla teräviä. Käyttötarkoitus Allied Vision -tuotteen käyttötarkoitus on integrointi kuvajärjestelmiin ammattilaisten toimesta. Kaikki Allied Vision -tuotteet myydään B2B-ympäristössä. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Risk för skärsår från vassa kanter på objektivfattningar 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. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
This document at a glance Get an overview of Alvium G1 documentation: Consider for Alvium G1 cameras .......... 16 Shipping contents..............16 What else do you need? ............16 Alvium G1 BL (Board Level) - more flexibility ......17 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
174. • Find solutions for issues: Troubleshooting common issues on page 234. • Data for standard Alvium G1 Closed Housing cameras applies to Alvium G1 BL cameras as well, unless otherwise stated. Shipping contents • Alvium G1 camera •...
This document at a glance Alvium G1 BL (Board Level) - more flexibility Hardware options for standard Alvium G1 Closed Housing cameras offer C-Mount, CS-Mount, and S-Mount. You want to change the position of the GigE and I/O connectors to expand the flexibility for your application? Or you want to mount...
Document history and conventions This chapter includes: Document history ..............25 Conventions used in this user guide........31 Camera model naming............33 Acronyms and terms ............. 34 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
G1 Closed Housing interface back panel on page 198. • Applied editorial changes. V1.6.0 2023-Sep-18 • Added contents for Alvium G1 BL (Board Level) This document at a glance on page 15, Camera model naming on page 33, Acronyms and terms...
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• Added G1-895m/c models in Specifications page 48 and in Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view on page 161. • Completed contents in Camera feature availability on page 159. • Applied editorial changes. Table 2: Document history Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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• Added values for minimum bandwidth to reach maximum frame rates in Alvium G1 model specifications on page 58. • Correct contents in Operating systems and bandwidth on page 231. • Applied editorial changes. Table 2: Document history Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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• Changed maximum gain of Sony IMX global shutter cameras in Alvium G1 model specifications on page 58 from 24 dB to 48 dB. • Changed status for Alvium G1-510 models in Alvium G1 model specifications on page 58 to available. Continued on next page V1.2.1...
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58 and Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view on page 161. V1.1.2 2022-Aug-08 • Removed data for Alvium G1-235 models from Specifications on page 48 and Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view on page 161. • Reverted change for the maximum gain of Sony...
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Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks Firmware version: 00.10.00.2cf3b22e V1.1.0 2022-Jul-20 • Replaced notes to inquire with Allied Vision Sales representatives by download links to the Allied Vision website. • Removed notes for early production cameras from Consider for Alvium G1 cameras on page •...
65 g in order to match conventions for Alvium cameras. • Adapted descriptions in Table 102: TFM I/O connector pin assignment on page 199 to ease the comparison with previous Allied Vision GigE cameras. • Applied editorial changes. V1.0.2 2022-May-09 Added advice in on page 43.
Precautions are described. Practical Tip Additional information helps to understand or ease handling the camera. Avoiding malfunctions Precautions are described. Additional information Web link or reference to an external source with more information is shown. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
BL: Board Level No Mount Model resolutions may slightly deviate from model naming. Table 4: Camera model naming for a standard G1 Closed Housing camera Alvium G1-500c BL C-Mount model with extended hardware options: Alvium C-Mount Hardware Content...
Global reset release shutter, see GRS Global reset shutter, see GRRS Global shutter H × V Horizontal × vertical (sensor resolution) Component of an Alvium G1 BL camera including the RJ 45 interface unit connector for GigE and the TFM I/O connector KByte Kilobyte...
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Document history and conventions Acronym or term Description Variant of Alvium G1 BL cameras using a sensor unit No Mount without a housing Pixels (see MP) Power sourcing equipment Quantum efficiency RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive Region of interest...
Compliance, safety, and intended use This chapter includes: Camera identification............37 Compliance notifications ............37 Intended use ................. 40 Copyright and trademarks ............ 40 Your safety................41 Product safety ............... 43 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
A 1 T Table 7: Hardware options and model IDs The variants of Alvium G1 Closed Housing cameras (model ID: A 1 L) are KC certified. Alvium G1 BL (Board Level) cameras with mount (A 1 T) and without mount are unfinished devices that require housing by the customer for EMC compliance and hence cannot be KC certified.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Supplier Declaration of Conformity Alvium G1 cameras comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) Alvium G1 BL cameras Alvium G1 BL cameras are unfinished devices that are not EMC compliant in themselves. To meet EMC requirements, they must be appropriately housed in the customer's device and under the customer's responsibility.
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.
If you have doubts or questions, please feel free to contact your Allied Vision Sales representative for support! If the mainboard temperature exceeds the specified maximum for more than two seconds, the camera is powered off automatically.
In addition to the instructions in Providing optimum heat dissipation on page 41, observe the following: Design Alvium G1 BL cameras into a heat dissipative housing with a high thermal conductivity. See also Cooling area for the Alvium G1 BL sensor unit on page 178 Mounting the G1 BL interface unit on page 184.
Even if you are wearing a wrist strap, your body is grounded but your clothes are not. • Screw-locks: Tighten screw locks of all cabling prior powering the camera. Do not touch locking screws during operation to prevent camera malfunction. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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• Never use PoE and external power at the same time. Otherwise, the camera is damaged. • Only use IEEE802.3af/at compliant PSE equipment to power the camera via PoE. • Ensure the PSE is galvanically isolated from mains and all other electrical connections towards the camera. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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. • 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.
Sensors are sensitive to excessive radiation: focused sunlight, UV light, lasers, and X-rays can damage the sensor. Dirt and scratches can damage the sensor as well. Alvium G1 cameras do not need additional cleaning. Cameras are cleaned before shipping. Incorrect cleaning can damage the sensor or the filter. Therefore, never clean the sensor or the filter.
• Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of the conductive media. • Ensure that the conductive media is correctly positioned: covering only the components to be cooled. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Alvium G1 BL cameras Shock and vibration tests were done only for standard Alvium G1 Closed Housing cameras. Please do your own testing for Alvium G1 BL cameras, depending on the individual setup. Standard Alvium G1 Closed Housing cameras were tested successfully according to the following standards: •...
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Sweep duration per axis [hh:mm:ss] 03:45:40 Number of sweeps For technical reasons, all three axes are tested with the shaker in the upright position without a sliding table. Table 12: Other parameters for IEC 60068-2-6 tests Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Table 14: Frequency and acceleration for IEC 60068-2-64 tests Parameter Value Axis x, y, z Acceleration RMS (Sigma) 4.9 g Acceleration peak (Sigma) 14.8 g Duration per axis [hh:mm:ss] 00:30:00 Table 15: Other parameters for IEC 60068-2-64 tests Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
448 nm, 529 nm, and 632 nm. The shape of the curve is taken from the sensor data sheet, but the values have been adjusted based on these measured values. The uncertainty in measurement of the spectral response values is 10 percent. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
• Low bandwidth is used • Small ROIs are used. Factors for exposure time and frame rates • The default bandwidth for Alvium G1 cameras is 115 MByte/s. For some models, you can achieve higher frame rates by increasing values for . See...
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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 G1 camera models. See your model’s specifications.
We ExposureTime recommend you to set: • ROI values • DeviceLinkThroughputLimit before you set values for ExposureTime Value changes by feature interdependencies on page 227 for details. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Alvium G1 model specifications on page 58. Multiple regions All Alvium G1 models support single ROI (region of interest). Because multiple ROI features) are sensor based, it is not supported by all camera MultipleRegions models. With all the corresponding models,...
• Sensor ADC readout using maximum bit depth • Without bandwidth limitations. Dimensions and mass For your model’s dimensions, see G1 Closed Housing: Dimensions and mass page 143. For technical drawings, see G1 Closed Housing: Technical drawings page 143. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.1 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 18: Alvium G1-030 VSWIR specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 18: Alvium G1-030 VSWIR specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Specifications Relative QE Sony IMX990, IMX991 absolute QE 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 Wavelength [nm] Figure 5: Alvium G1-030 VSWIR (Sony IMX991) relative QE Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Mono12 or at SensorBitDepth = 12-Bit SensorBitDepth value must be set separately from PixelFormat Sensor ADC readout modes for maximum frame rates on page 54 for details. Table 19: Alvium G1-030 VSWIR ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.4 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 20: Alvium G1-040m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 20: Alvium G1-040m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX287 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 6: Alvium G1-040m/c (Sony IMX287) absolute QE Spectral response Figure 7: Alvium G1-040m/c (Sony IMX287) spectral response Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. value must be set separately from SensorBitDepth PixelFormat Sensor ADC readout modes for maximum frame rates on page 54 for details. Table 21: Alvium G1-040m/c ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.2 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 22: Alvium G1-130 VSWIR specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 22: Alvium G1-130 VSWIR specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Specifications Relative QE Sony IMX990, IMX991 absolute QE 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Alvium G1-130 VSWIR (Sony IMX990) relative QE Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Mono12 or at = 12-Bit SensorBitDepth value must be set separately from SensorBitDepth PixelFormat Sensor ADC readout modes for maximum frame rates on page 54 for details. Table 23: Alvium G1-130 VSWIR ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
External power: Tbd Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: Tbd Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 24: Alvium G1-131m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 24: Alvium G1-131m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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= 10-Bit / Mono10 or Bayer...10 at = 10 -Bit SensorBitDepth The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. Table 25: Alvium G1-131m/c ROI frame rates (calculated values) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.9 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 26: Alvium G1-158m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 26: Alvium G1-158m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX273 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Alvium G1-158m/c (Sony IMX273) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX273 spectral response 0.3000...
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The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. SensorBitDepth value must be set separately from PixelFormat Sensor ADC readout modes for maximum frame rates on page 54 for details. Table 27: Alvium G1-158m/c ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
External power: Tbd Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: Tbd Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 28: Alvium G1-192m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 28: Alvium G1-192m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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= 10-Bit / Mono10 or Bayer...10 at = 10 -Bit SensorBitDepth The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. Table 29: Alvium G1-192m/c ROI frame rates (calculated values) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.3 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 30: Alvium G1-234m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 30: Alvium G1-234m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Specifications Absolute QE Figure 11: Alvium G1-234m/c (Sony IMX249) absolute QE Spectral response Figure 12: Alvium G1-234m/c (Sony IMX249) spectral response Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. value must be set separately from SensorBitDepth PixelFormat Sensor ADC readout modes for maximum frame rates on page 54 for details. Table 31: Alvium G1-234m/c ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 4.0 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 32: Alvium G1-240m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 32: Alvium G1-240m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX392 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 13: Alvium G1-240m/c (Sony IMX392) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX392 spectral response 0.3000...
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The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. value must be set separately from SensorBitDepth PixelFormat Sensor ADC readout modes for maximum frame rates on page 54 for details. Table 33: Alvium G1-240m/c ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.3 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 34: Alvium G1-319m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 34: Alvium G1-319m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX265 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 15: Alvium G1-319m/c (Sony IMX265) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX265 spectral response 0.3000...
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Mono8 or Bayer...8 SensorBitDepth = 12-Bit / Mono12 or Bayer...12 at = 12-Bit SensorBitDepth The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. Table 35: Alvium G1-319m/c ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power requirements (PoE) IEEE 802.3af In triggered mode: 11 fps Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 36: Alvium G1-500m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 36: Alvium G1-500m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Red QE Monochrome QE 100% ON Semi AR0521 absolute QE 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 17: Alvium G1-500m/c (ON Semi AR0521) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.400 ON Semi AR0521 spectral response 0.350...
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2 and Table 38 Triggered apply to all resolutions. Table 37: Frame rate behavior for different configurations Currently, Alvium G1-500 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels]...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.4 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 39: Alvium G1-507m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 39: Alvium G1-507m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX264 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 19: Alvium G1-507m/c (Sony IMX264) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX264 spectral response 0.3000...
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Mono8 or Bayer...8 SensorBitDepth = 12-Bit/ Mono12 or Bayer...12 at = 12-Bit SensorBitDepth The three dots... represent the colors of a Bayer pixel format, such as in BayerRG8. Table 40: Alvium G1-507m/c ROI frame rates Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 3.6 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 41: Alvium G1-510m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 41: Alvium G1-510m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 21: Alvium G1-510m/c (Sony IMX547) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000...
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-510 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Power consumption (typical) Power over Ethernet: 4.0 W Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 43: Alvium G1-811m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 43: Alvium G1-811m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 23: Alvium G1-811m/c (Sony IMX546) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000...
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-811 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 non-isolated GPIOs Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 45: Alvium G1-812 UV specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 45: Alvium G1-812 UV specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Absolute QE Diagrams will be added in a future version of this document.
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-812 UV models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
1 Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 47: Alvium G1-895m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 47: Alvium G1-895m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Absolute QE Diagrams will be added in a future version of this document.
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-895 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
1 Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 49: Alvium G1-1236m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX304 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 25: Alvium G1-1236m/c (Sony IMX304) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX304 spectral response 0.3000...
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-1236 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 51: Alvium G1-1240m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 51: Alvium G1-1240m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX226 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 27: Alvium G1-1240m/c (Sony IMX116) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX226 spectral response 0.3000...
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Table 53 below approximately apply to all resolutions. Triggered Table 52: Frame rate behavior for different configurations Currently, Alvium G1-1240 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 54: Alvium G1-1242m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 29: Alvium G1-1242m/c (Sony IMX545) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000...
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-1242 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 56: Alvium G1-1620m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 56: Alvium G1-1620m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 31: Alvium G1-1620m/c (Sony IMX542) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000...
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-1620 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 58: Alvium G1-2040m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 58: Alvium G1-2040m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 33: Alvium G1-2040m/c (Sony IMX541) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000...
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-2040 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 60: Alvium G1-2050m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 60: Alvium G1-2050m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX183 absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 35: Alvium G1-2050m/c (Sony IMX183) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX183 spectral response 0.3000...
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Table 62 below approximately apply to all resolutions. Triggered Table 61: Frame rate behavior for different configurations Currently, Alvium G1-2050 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Digital vertical binning can be used only when digital horizontal binning is used as well. Use with external power only, not with PoE. See I/Os and power supply by PoE on page 45. Table 63: Alvium G1-2460m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please visit www.alliedvision.com/en/support. Housing temperature applies to the interface unit only. Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. Table 63: Alvium G1-2460m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Absolute QE Blue QE Green QE Red QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX54x absolute QE 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 37: Alvium G1-2460m/c (Sony IMX540) absolute QE Spectral response Blue Response Green Response Red Response Monochrome Response 0.4000 Sony IMX54x spectral response 0.3000...
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Specifications ROI frame rates Values are based on the conditions defined in Specified values on page 53. Currently, Alvium G1-2460 models can be operated only at 122 MByte/s. Frame rate [fps] Image format Width [pixels] Height [pixels] ROI area [MP]...
Specifications White balance default Alvium G1 color cameras are balanced for neutral color reproduction with an illumination of 5000 °K (warm daylight). Table 65 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.
Lens mounts and maximum protrusion. Table 66: Standard Alvium G1 housing dimensions and mass G1 Closed Housing: Technical drawings Standard Alvium G1 cameras are available with the following housing options: Option Closed Housing C-Mount Closed Housing CS-Mount Closed Housing S-Mount Page Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Lens mounts and maximum protrusion. Table 68: G1 BL cameras with mount dimensions and mass (G1 BL) Alvium G1 BL: Technical drawings Alvium G1 BL cameras compose of the sensor unit and the interface unit: Sensor unit Interface unit Add for all...
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2.20 mm 3.75 mm Alvium G1-500m/c BL 19.739 mm 1.67 mm 1.30 mm 2.40 mm 3.95 mm *Theoretical values Table 69: Alvium G1 BL No Mount model specific dimensions and nominal values (sheet 1 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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2.20 mm 3.75 mm Alvium G1-2460m/c BL 19.613 mm 2.88 mm 1.00 mm 2.20 mm 3.75 mm *Theoretical values Table 69: Alvium G1 BL No Mount model specific dimensions and nominal values (sheet 2 of 2) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Length of the FPC cable Figure 46: Alvium G1 BL interface unit dimensions FPC cable length Dimension L in Figure 46 above: Alvium G1 BL cameras are available with 110 mm and 200 mm FPC cables. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Specifications Lens mounts and maximum protrusion No need to readjust lens mounts Alvium G1 camera mounts are adjusted with high precision during manufacturing. Construction ensures permanent accuracy without need to readjust. Maximum protrusion Maximum protrusion C/CS-Mount S-Mount Filter Electronics Sensor...
Specifications IR cut filter The following table shows which Alvium G1 models are equipped with an IR cut filter. The filter is permanently installed and cannot be removed. Color or monochrome C-Mount model CS-Mount S-Mount Color Type Hoya C5000 IR cut filter...
We cannot measure or guarantee these values for S-Mount hardware options that are manufactured on customer request for: Alvium G1-234, G1-507, G1-811, G1-812 UV, G1-895, G1-1236, G1-1242, G1-1620, G1-2040, G1-2050, and G1-2460. Table 72: Alvium G1 cameras, criteria of sensor position accuracy...
Specifications User sets Supported features features enable to store individual settings on Alvium G1 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 G1 cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The following tables compare the availability of selected features by model. Feature descriptions and firmware downloads Alvium Features Reference: www.alliedvision.com/en/support/ technical-documentation/alvium-gige-documentation Firmware downloads: www.alliedvision.com/en/support/firmware-downloads. Monochrome...
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All, except for: ✔ ✔ Sequencer G1 -500, -1240, -2050 ✔ ✔ Serial I/Os ✔ ✔ Temperature monitoring (mainboard, companion board, interface board) ✔ ✔ User sets Table 76: Camera control features by Alvium G1 model Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view This chapter includes: About this chapter .............. 162 Optical vignetting with certain lenses ........ 162 About S-Mount lenses ............163 Focal length versus field of view......... 163 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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 G1 S-Mount models have no filter. 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 187 to avoid damage when using S-Mount lenses.
187 × 150 61 × 49 129 × 103 Table 80: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-131m/c Alvium G1-158m/c Values for G1-158m/c cameras with Type 1/2.9 (6.3 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V [mm])
199 × 149 65 × 49 137 × 103 Table 82: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-192m/c Alvium G1-234m/c Values for G1-234m/c cameras with Type 1/1.2 (13.4 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm])
185 × 116 60 × 38 127 × 80 Table 84: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-240m/c Alvium G1-319m/c Values for G1-319m/c cameras with Type 1/1.8 (8.9 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm])
351 × 263 108 × 81 222 × 167 Table 86: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-500m/c Alvium G1-507m/c Values for G1-507m/c cameras Type 2/3 (11.1 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm])
128 × 68 38 × 20 91 × 48 Table 90: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-895m/c Alvium G1-1236m/c Values for G1-1236m/c cameras with Type 1.1 (17.6 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm])
204 × 154 67 × 50 141 × 106 Table 92: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-1240m/c Alvium G1-1242m/c Values for G1-1242m/c cameras with Type 1/1.1 (14 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm])
277 × 158 83 × 47 180 × 103 Table 94: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-1620m/c Alvium G1-2040m/c Values for G1-2040m/c cameras with Type 1.1 (17.5 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm])
142 × 95 53 × 35 119 × 79 Table 96: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium G1-2050m/c Alvium G1-2460m/c Values for G1-2460m/c cameras with Type 1.2 (19.3 mm diagonal) sensors: Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Installing the camera This chapter includes: Touching hot cameras ............175 Sensor damage by ESD............175 Alvium G1 BL No Mount cameras........175 Using heat sinks ..............177 Mounting Alvium G1 cameras ..........178 Mounting the lens............... 186 Configuring the host computer .......... 190 Connecting to the host computer ........
Sensor damage by ESD NOTICE Possible damage to the sensor In Alvium G1 BL (Board Level) cameras, sensors can be damaged by ESD. In the output image, this may become visible as bubbles or blobs, for example. For details, see the note in Sensor on page 46.
The following description relates to Alvium CSI-2 bare board cameras. However, the serial number is indicated the same way for Alvium G1 BL No Mount cameras. Alvium CSI-2 bare board cameras and Alvium G1 BL No Mount cameras do not have enough space for a label with all the required information.
However, heat sinks can be used to reduce image noise and power consumption. We recommend you to operate Alvium G1 BL cameras with heat sinks for the sensor section and additional heat dissipation for the interface section. Automatic power off If the mainboard temperature exceeds the specified maximum for more than two seconds, the camera is powered off automatically.
Alvium® chip Power circuit • Figure 54: Cooling area for the Alvium G1 BL sensor unit Heat sink compound Because electronic parts vary in height, we have updated our recommendation: • Use flexible heat sink compound to compensate for potential gaps between the electronic parts to be cooled and heat sinks.
55, mount the camera to the base using suitable M3 screws for mounting thread a: At 0.51 Nm maximum torque for a thread engagement (C) of 2.2 mm between screws and mounting threads. 2. For Alvium G1 BL housed cameras, continue with Mounting the G1 BL interface unit on page 184 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Dimensions and mass on page 143. We recommend you to additionally use bottom and top mounting threads for a more solid connection. 2. For Alvium G1 BL housed cameras, continue with Mounting the G1 BL interface unit on page 184...
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• Tripod and mounting adapters www.alliedvision.com/en/support/accessory-documentation for the • Alvium Tripod Adapter used for all Alvium cameras • Alvium G1 Mounting Adapter, using the same holes as Mako cameras to connect to mounting bases. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
FPC cable from the FPC connector (f) of the sensor unit as shown in Figure G1 BL No Mount FPC cable Interface unit sensor unit Figure 58: Disconnecting the interface unit from the sensor unit Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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(red) must not be touched nor put at mechanical stress. g = Mounting hole | h = Mounting hole and chassis ground Figure 59: Mounting area of Alvium G1 BL No Mount cameras connector side (left); sensor side (right) Mount the No Mount camera with four M1.6 screws at 0.1 Nm maximum torque.
The interface unit does not allow disassembly by the user. • Keep the interface unit assembled. • Do not remove the mounting plate from the interface unit. After mounting the Alvium G1 BL sensor unit according to Mounting G1 BL cameras with mount...
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FPC connector (n) until it clicks. Now, connector (m, light green in Figure 62) is in touch (red oval) with the camera board surface. Figure 62: Connecting the interface unit to the sensor unit Your Alvium G1 BL camera is prepared for operation Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Installing the camera Mounting the lens Observe the following notes before you mount lenses to Alvium G1 cameras. 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.
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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5. Checking (a) with a gauge, slowly screw the lens clockwise into the lens mount until the image is roughly in focus. 6. Slowly screw the lens in and out until you have found most accurate focus. Figure 66: Adjusting focus Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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If focus is constant over the image plane, you are done. If focus varies over the image plane, the lens is tilted. Continue with 10. Loosen the fixing nut. 11. Continue with The lens is locked in focus and ready for operation. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
• Find solutions for issues: Troubleshooting common issues on page 234. Alvium G1 cameras can operate on 100 and 1000BASE-T NICs. Requirements to reach the maximum camera frame rate: • 1000BASE-T speed PCI Express NIC on Desktop PCs • Jumbo Packet support for minimum 9,000 bytes. See Enabling Jumbo Packets on page 192.
NICs should be set. Each NIC or NIC card port requires a unique IP address. For example: NIC 1: • IP Address: 169.254.100.1 • Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 • Default gateway: blank NIC 2: • IP Address: 169.254.100.2 • Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0 • Default gateway: blank Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Table 99: NIC settings Default packet size At startup, Alvium G1 cameras have a default packet size of 576 bytes on the device stream channel. This enables optimum backward compatibility when ancient network hardware is used or when the network packets are tunneled through other protocols.
Installing the camera Connecting to the host computer Use a Category 6 or higher rated Ethernet cable to connect the Alvium G1 camera to the NIC. Crossover cabling is not required but does work. The camera has circuitry to determine if a crossover cable is being used.
• Never use PoE and external power at the same time. Otherwise, the camera is damaged. • Only use IEEE802.3af/at compliant PSE equipment to power the camera via PoE. • Ensure the PSE is galvanically isolated from mains and all other electrical connections towards the camera. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Installing the camera Please note the following when using PoE NICs and PoE injectors with Allied Vision PoE-capable Alvium G1 cameras: Feature Specification Supported standard IEEE 802.3af, Power Class 0 Cable category We recommend you to use Category 6 cables for better performance.
This chapter includes: I/Os: Precautions..............197 G1 Closed Housing interface back panel ......198 I/O connector pin assignment ..........199 I/Os and GPIOs ..............200 G1 BL sensor unit back panel..........205 Status LEDs ................206 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
• Do not connect any other pins of the TFM connector. NOTICE Damage by reverse polarity If Alvium G1 cameras are externally powered with reverse polarity, the cameras can be damaged. Power Alvium G1 cameras according to the specifications described in this chapter.
Table 101: Ports and LED I/O connector The I/O connector is 10-pin TFM connector type is an TFM-105-02-L-D. We recommend using cables by Allied Vision. If you are going to manufacture your own cables, see SFSD, ISDF, or SFM series at www.samtec.com. I/O cables For I/O cables at different lengths with 10 Pin TFM to open ends, see www.alliedvision.com/en/support/accessory-documentation.
Isolated input description External Internal 180R GPI3 OPT IN GND Figure 71: Input block diagram The input can be connected directly to the system for voltages up to 24 VDC. An external resistor is not necessary. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Figure 72: Minimum pulse width Test conditions The input signal was driven with 3.3 V and no external additional series resistor. Isolated output description Internal External OPT OUT PWR GPO2 Figure 73: Output block diagram Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Figure 74: Output switching times Parameter and value 1 µs 26 µs 1 µs 21 µs 2 µs 47 µs (t can deviate by 5 µs) Table 106: Output parameters Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
The camera has two non-isolated GPIOs that can be configured by software to act as inputs or outputs. Alvium G1 GPIOs use the push-pull technology to switch the signal level between low and high. For low levels, the signal is "pulled" down towards ground level. For high levels, the signal is "pushed"...
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12 mA Table 108: GPIOs as output, current and voltage levels Output voltage for U (high) = On state The voltage level in the On state depends on the load current. Higher currents yield lower voltage. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Back panel for standard Alvium G1 Closed Housing The back panel in Figure 76 is used for the sensor unit of Alvium G1 BL cameras. For the interface panel of standard Alvium G1 Closed Housing cameras, see G1 Closed Housing interface back panel on page 198.
Camera interfaces Status LEDs Alvium G1 cameras have LEDs to signal in yellow, green, or red color. LED settings You can define LED settings with the feature: DeviceIndicatorLuminance • A value of 10 enables LED signaling at the highest luminance level.
Triggering and timings This chapter includes: Trigger signal flow ............... 208 Trigger latency..............208 Triggering with rolling shutter cameras......209 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
We recommend you to trigger on the rising edge for the fastest reaction time. Electronic rolling shutter (ERS) cameras in this document also have exposure delay, depending on camera settings, see Triggering with rolling shutter cameras on page 209. Electronic rolling shutter is commonly called rolling shutter. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Triggering and timings Triggering with rolling shutter cameras This section describes triggering behavior for Alvium G1-500m/c and G1-2050m/c cameras with rolling shutter sensor. Figure 78 shows how an external signal triggers exposure and readout for cameras with rolling shutter sensors. Like for global shutter sensors, readout has a constant duration, acquisition must be active to enable exposure, the end of exposure starts readout.
Triggering and timings Ignored triggers Alvium G1-500m/c, G1-1240m/c, and G1-2050m/c Changing parameters while acquisition is active leads to ignored triggers until the parameters get active. Trigger features and UserSetDefault Trigger features and UserSetDefault on page 158. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Image data flow This chapter includes the image data flow for Alvium G1 cameras. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Image data flow Figure 79 shows image data processing for Alvium G1 cameras in general. Sensor Sensor binning Sensor binning Region of interest Region of interest Region of interest Sensor frontend Sensor frontend Reverse Y Reverse Y (ROI) (ROI) (ROI)
3. Connect your Alvium camera to the host. 4. Execute the installer of the firmware updater. The Vimba X Firmware Updater window opens, displaying your camera and the installed firmware version. 5. Continue with Updating the firmware on page 215. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Figure 81: The camera and installed firmware are displayed 2. Select the firmware for the update from the drop-down menu. Figure 82: The firmware version is selected 3. Click Update cameras. Figure 83: The update is being prepared Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Figure 84: The command to update the firmware is confirmed The update progress is displayed. Figure 85: The update progress is displayed 5. Click Close to confirm the completion of the update. Figure 86: The update has been successfully completed Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Figure 87: The updated firmware version is displayed Error handling If firmware update fails, • The camera is not recognized by Vimba X Viewer. • You can repeat the firmware update. Should the firmware update not succeed, please contact support at www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/contact-us/technical-support-repair-/-rma. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Performance and troubleshooting This chapter includes: Tips and tricks to connect 1000BASE-T ......219 Optimizing performance............. 226 Reference system ..............232 Troubleshooting common issues ........234 Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Intel I219LM chipset Laptops, NICs, or Ethernet adapters using Intel I219-LM chipset may cause problems when Alvium G1 is connected directly. The link may not be activated or only runs at reduced bandwidth. The general functionality of the camera might also be limited.
Adjust the corresponding system configuration files to change the settings permanently. • Enabling Jumbo frames by setting the MTU size: ifconfig <dev> mtu 9000 • Setting the IP address: ip a a 169.254.240.4/16 dev <dev> Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Avoid unnecessary CPU and network load, also on different network adapters where no camera is connected. • Disable antivirus software if possible. • Avoid system events causing lost packets, such as by plugging in USB devices. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Figure 88: Stream handling with GVSPDriverSelector set to Socket or Filter The filter driver minimizes the risk of lost frames substantially because it reduces the interactions between the user space and the kernel space, taking workload off the system: Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Figure 89 shows that increasing the packet size reduces the number of packets, minimizing the risk of lost frames. 2304 3840 5376 6912 9000 Figure 89: GVSPPacketSize versus CPU usage while the camera is streaming Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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RESEND_CMDs requested for a missing GVSP packet. Setting the feature to disables the GigE Vision resend mechanism. The transport layer or filter driver does not request the re-transmission of any missing GVSP packet. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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GVSP packet. The transport layer or the filter driver waits until GVSPMaxWaitSize of packets has been reached before requesting a resend for the same packet again. Figure 90: Controlling the resend of packets (example) Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
Optimizing performance Image transfer with rolling shutter cameras Alvium G1-500m/c, G1-1240, and G1-2050m/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.
• The more features you adjust, the more current values deviate from previously set values. • The same effects that apply to , also apply to ExposureTime AutoExposure • To avoid readjustments, apply settings in the order shown in Figure Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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Alvium G1-1240m/c, G1-2050m/c Generally, long exposure times result in low frame rates because one is roughly the inverse of the other. For Alvium G1 cameras with Sony IMX RS sensors: • The range of available frame rates depends on the exposure time.
Dark current compensation All sensors accumulate dark current in the pixels. Dark current increases the signal level and black level. Most sensors in Alvium G1 cameras compensate for this. If cameras are operated at high temperatures or long exposure times, compensation reaches its limits.
Some Alvium G1 camera models are operated using global shutter (GS): Property Line readout Moving image Global shutter (GS) Time Other models use rolling shutter (RS). Alvium G1-2050 models with Sony IMX183 sensor offer global reset shutter (GRS) in addition: Property Rolling shutter (RS) Global reset shutter (GRS) Line readout...
Figure 93: Sensor data output and camera data output • Generally, data rate is averaged over the frame time. • When high-resolution Alvium G1 cameras are operated at higher frame rates, corrupted frames can occur. This is shown schematically in Figure •...
Performance and troubleshooting Hardware and bandwidth For a smooth data transfer of Alvium G1 cameras, the host computer must be equipped with a high-bandwidth 1000BASE-T compliant NIC. We recommend using direct point-to-point links from camera to NIC for best performance.
This value enables the host to request resent packets and sent command packets. This feature is disabled when is set to GVSPDriverSelector Filter Table 117: Feature values Description for camera and transport layer features See the Alvium Features Reference: www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical- documentation/alvium-gige-documentation. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
NICs and NIC ports Laptops, NICs, or Ethernet adapters using Intel I219-LM chipset may cause problems when Alvium G1 is connected directly. The link may not be activated or only runs at reduced bandwidth. The general functionality of the camera might also be limited.
Ensure your scene is sufficiently lit. • Increase the exposure time value, using ExposureTimeAbs • Ensure the lens is properly installed and the lens cap has been removed. If you are still having problems, please contact support at www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/contact-us/technical-support-repair-/-rma. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
” permission bit on the executable. - In code, when application starts use capset() to release all but these privileges: CAP_SYS_NICE, CAP_NET_ADMIN, CAP_NET_BROADCAST, CAP_NET_RAW. The application will start with all root privileges, but it will drop them immediately after startup. Alvium G1 User Guide V1.7.0...
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