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Introduction Introduction This AVT Prosilica GE Technical Manual describes in depth the technical speci- fications of the Prosilica GE camera family including dimensions, feature over- view, I/O definition, trigger timing waveforms, and frame rate performance. For information on software installation read the AVT GigE Installation Man- ual.
Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V2.0.2 2013-Oct-02 • Added optical flange focal distance and maximum lens protrusion informa- tion on page 37 • Added a note on locking screw cables on page 41 • Updated Cleaning optics section •...
Introduction Symbols Note This symbol highlights important information. Caution This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to fol- low these instructions to avoid malfunctions. This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL itself is shown in blue. ...
Introduction Caution Do not exceed environmental specifications. See environmental specifications limits in the Specifications chapter of this document. Special care must be taken to main- tain a reasonable operating temperature. If the camera is oper- ated in temperatures higher than the specified range, the camera should be mounted on a heat sink.
Introduction If it is determined that the debris is on the inside surface of the filter glass, or on the sensor glass, IR filter removal is necessary. Depending on the manufac- turing date of your Prosilica GE camera, the IR filter may be slot type, or pinhole type.
Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan- dard cameras of the AVT Prosilica GE family to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative docu- ment(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive •...
Specifications Specifications Prosilica GE680/680C Feature Specification Resolution 640 x 480 Sensor OnSemi KAI-0340 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 7.4 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 205 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 32 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Specifications Measured with clear cover glass 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 1: Prosilica GE680 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with clear cover glass 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 2: Prosilica GE680C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.0.4...
Specifications Prosilica GE1050/1050C Feature Specification Resolution 1024 x 1024 Sensor OnSemi KAI-01050 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/2 Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 59 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 32 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Specifications Measured with AR coated cover glass 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 3: Prosilica GE1050 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with AR coated cover glass 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm]...
Specifications Prosilica GE1650/1650C Feature Specification Resolution 1600 x 1200 Sensor OnSemi KAI-2020 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size 1 inch Cell size 7.4 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 32 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 32 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Specifications 1000 1150 Wavelength [nm] Figure 5: Prosilica GE1650 monochrome spectral response Green Blue 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 6: Prosilica GE1650C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.0.4...
Specifications Prosilica GE1660/1660C Feature Specification Resolution 1600 x 1200 Sensor OnSemi KAI-2050 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size 2/3 inch Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 34.6 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 32 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Specifications Measured with AR coated cover glass 1050 1150 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7: Prosilica GE1660 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with AR coated cover glass 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Prosilica GE1660C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.0.4...
Specifications Prosilica GE1900/1900C Feature Specification Resolution 1920 x 1080 Sensor OnSemi KAI-2093 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size 1 inch Cell size 7.4 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 30 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 32 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Specifications Without cover glass With cover glass Without cover glass without microlens 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Prosilica GE1900 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with clear cover glass 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 10: Prosilica GE1900C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.0.4...
Specifications Prosilica GE1910/1910C Feature Specification Resolution 1920 x 1080 Sensor OnSemi KAI-02150 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size 2/3 inch Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 32 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 32 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Specifications Measured with AR coated cover glass 1050 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11: Prosilica GE1910 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with AR coated cover glass 1075 Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: Prosilica GE1910C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.0.4...
Specifications Prosilica GE2040/2040C Feature Specification Resolution 2040 x 2048 Sensor OnSemi KAI- 04022 Type CCD Progressive Sensor size 1.2 inch Cell size 7.4 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / F Max frame rate at full resolution 15 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 32 MB Bit depth...
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Specifications Measured with glass 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 13: Prosilica GE2040 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Measured with glass 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 14: Prosilica GE2040C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.0.4...
Camera attribute highlights Camera attribute highlights AVT cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table below identifies a selection of interesting capabilities of the Prosilica GE camera family. A complete listing of camera controls, including control defini- tions can be found online: ...
Filters Filters All Prosilica GE color models are equipped with an infrared block filter (IR fil- ter). This filter is employed to prevent infrared wavelength photons from pass- ing to the sensor. In the absence of IR filter, images are dominated by red and incapable of being properly color balanced.
Camera dimensions Prosilica GE large format F-Mount: GE4000/ 4000C, GE4900/4900C 59.7 109.7* 50 TYP M3x3 (16x) 26 TYP *Nominal value. Add 0.3mm for color cameras. Figure 23: Prosilica GE large format F-Mount mechanical dimensions Prosilica GE Technical Manual V2.0.4...
Camera dimensions Tripod adapter A Prosilica GE camera can be mounted on a camera tripod by using a mounting plate P/N 02-5000A. The same mounting plate can be used for all models within the GE camera family. Note Prosilica GE tripod mount is available for purchase from AVT. AVT P/N: 02-5000A ...
Camera dimensions C-Mount flange focal distance Flange focal distance is the optical distance from the mounting flange to image sensor die. Prosilica GE C-Mount cameras are optically calibrated to a standard 17.526 mm optical flange focal distance, with a ±10 μm tolerance. Prosilica GE cameras are shipped with adjustable C-Mount.
Camera dimensions Image to infinity Use a C-Mount compatible lens that allows an infinity focus. Set the lens to infinity and image a distant object—10 to 15 m should suffice. Make sure the lens is firmly threaded onto the C-Mount ring. Rotate the lens and C-Mount ring until the image is focused.
Camera dimensions F-Mount flange focal distance Flange focal distance is the optical distance from the mounting flange to image sensor die. Prosilica GE F-Mount cameras are optically calibrated to a standard 46.5 mm optical flange focal distance. Adjustment of F-Mount The F-Mount is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjusting.
Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter provides information on Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs, and trigger features. For more information on GigE accessories: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ accessories/gige-accessories.html GIGABIT ETHERNET CABLE MOUNTING HOLES LED1 LED2 GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT I/O PORT: EXTERNAL SYNC IO RS-232 TX/RX CAMERA POWER IN 1...
Camera interfaces Gigabit Ethernet port The Gigabit Ethernet port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper. AVT recommends using Category 6 or higher com- patible cabling and connectors for best performance. The AVT GigE Installation Manual offers detailed instructions for using Prosilica GE cameras.
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description In 1 TTL max. 5 V Camera input galvanic isolated (SyncIn1) 12 11 Out 2 TTL max. 5 V Camera output 2 galvanic isolated (SyncOut2) Out 3 TTL max. 5 V Camera output 3 galvanic isolated (SyncOut3) RxD RS-232...
Camera interfaces I/O definition Camera power The Prosilica GE camera family supports a wide input power voltage range. The camera will not power in reverse polarity. Exceeding the voltage range specified below will damage the camera. Caution 5–24 V. 12 V nominal. ...
Camera interfaces Caution Do not exceed 5.5 V on In 1. The Mini-SMB trigger input is internally connected to the In 1 of the general purpose I/O port. The Mini-SMB port on the camera uses an Amphenol 903- 406J-51R connector. A suitable mating cable connector is Amp 413985-3 which can be used with RG174 coaxial cable.
Camera interfaces Out 2 and Out 3 Out 2 and Out 3 can be configured to active high or active low. The internal cam- era signals are listed as follows: Exposing Corresponds to when camera is integrating light Trigger Ready Indicates when the camera will accept a trigger signal Trigger Input A relay of the trigger input signal used to “daisy chain”...
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector internal circuit diagram TRIGGER INPUT SYNC OUT 2 SYNC OUT 3 RS-232 RXD RS-232 TXD CAMERA INTERNAL CIRCUIT ISO+5V ISO+5V VDD -3.3 IL7 16-3 HIROSE HR10A-10R-12SB VDD1 VDD2 GND2 GND1 AS SEEN FROM OUT1 LOGIC SYNC OUT 1 TEXAS INSTRUMENTS CAMERA REAR VIEW OUT2...
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector external circuit example CABLE SIDE TRIGGER INPUT IN 1 (5 V TTL DRIVER) OUT 2 OUT 2 (5 V TTL RECEIVER) OUT 3 OUT 3 (5 V TTL RECEIVER) HIROSE HR10A-10P-12P Figure 31: Prosilica GE external circuit The trigger circuit is connected to a Texas Instruments SN74ACT244PWR buffer/ driver inside the camera.
Camera interfaces In 1, Out 1 external circuit example RG-174 COAX CABLE MINI-SMB TRIGGER INPUT IN 1 (5 V TTL DRIVER) RG-174 COAX CABLE MINI-SMB OUT 1 OUT 1 (5 V TTL RECEIVER) Figure 32: Prosilica GE In 1, Out 1 external circuit The trigger circuit is connected to a Texas Instruments SN74ACT244PWR buffer/ driver inside the camera.
Camera interfaces Trigger timing diagram Readout time Trigger latency Registered Exposure start delay exposure time User trigger Note: Jitter at the Logic trigger beginning of an exposure has no effect on the Exposure length of exposure. N+ 1 Trigger jitter Readout N+ 1 Interline time...
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Camera interfaces Term Definition Trigger ready Indicates to the user that the camera will accept the next trigger Registered exposure time Exposure time value currently stored in the camera memory Exposure start delay Registered exposure time subtracted from the read- out time and indicates when the next exposure cycle can begin such that the exposure will end after the current readout...
Firmware update Firmware update Firmware updates are carried out via the GigE connection. AVT provides an application for all Prosilica GE cameras that loads firmware to the camera using a simple interface. New feature introductions and product improvements moti- vate new firmware releases. All users are encouraged to use the newest firm- ware available and complete the firmware update if necessary.
Resolution and ROI frame rates Resolution and ROI frame rates This section provides the performance information which identifies the impact of reducing the region of interest on the camera’s maximum frame rate. Note • Frame rate data was generated using StreamBytesPer- Second = 124 MB/s and an 8 bit pixel format such as ...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Prosilica GE model comparison GE1050 GE1650 GE1660 GE1900 GE1910 1000 1200 Height [pixels] Figure 43: Maximum frame rate vs. height for select Prosilica GE camera models GE4000 GE4900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 2700 3000 3300 Height [pixels] Figure 44: Maximum frame rate vs.
Description of the data path Description of the data path The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of image data. The individual blocks are described in more detail in the AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features document. Prosilica GE: monochrome cameras ‡...
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