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Video iris output description.................... 54 Camera trigger .....................55 Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example ..............55 Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example ..............56 Trigger timing diagram....................57 Firmware update ....................59 Resolution and ROI frame rates ...............60 Prosilica GC650......................60 Prosilica GC655......................
Introduction Introduction This AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual describes in depth the technical speci- fications of the Prosilica GC 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.
Version Date Remarks continued from last page V2.0.6 2013-Jul-05 • Added contact information for Allied Vision Technologies (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. • Updated the links to AVT GigE Installation Manual • Added links to AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features document V2.0.7 2013-Oct-02...
Introduction Symbols Note This symbol highlights important information. Caution This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions. This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL itself is shown in blue. Example: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com Precautions...
Introduction Caution Cleaning. This product can be damaged by some volatile cleaning agents. Avoid cleaning the image sensor unless absolutely necessary. Please see instructions on optics cleaning in this document. Caution Do not exceed environmental specifications. See environmental specifications limits in the Specifications ...
Introduction Color cameras with IR filter Prosilica GC color cameras are equipped with an IR filter. With no lens or lens cap on a camera, the IR filter is exposed and debris can accumulate on it. This is the most probable location for debris. It should not be necessary to remove the IR filter for cleaning.
Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan- dard cameras of the AVT Prosilica GC 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 GC650/650C Feature Specification Resolution 659 x 493 Sensor Sony ICX424AL, ICX424AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 7.4 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS Max frame rate at full resolution 90 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 1: Prosilica GC650 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 2: Prosilica GC650C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC655/655C Feature Specification Resolution 659 x 493 Sensor Sony ICX414AL, ICX414AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/2 Cell size 9.9 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS Max frame rate at full resolution 90 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 3: Prosilica GC655 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 4: Prosilica GC655C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC660/660C Feature Specification Resolution 659 x 493 Sensor Sony ICX618ALA, ICX618AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/4 Cell size 5.6 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS Max frame rate at full resolution 119 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 5: Prosilica GC660 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 6: Prosilica GC660C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC780/780C Feature Specification Resolution 782 x 582 Sensor Sony ICX415AL, ICX415AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/2 Cell size 8.3 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 64 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Prosilica GC780 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 10: Prosilica GC780C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC1020/1020C Feature Specification Resolution 1024 x 768 Sensor Sony ICX204AL, ICX204AK for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 4.65 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS Max frame rate at full resolution 33 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11: Prosilica GC1020 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: Prosilica GC1020C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC1280 Feature Specification Resolution 1280 x 1024 Sensor Cypress IBIS5B Type CMOS Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 6.7 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 27 fps 10 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/10 Mono formats...
Specifications Prosilica GC1290/1290C Feature Specification Resolution 1280 x 960 Sensor Sony ICX445ALA, ICX445AQA for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 3.75 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS Max frame rate at full resolution 32 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 14: Prosilica GC1290 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 15: Prosilica GC1290C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC1350/1350C Feature Specification Resolution 1360 x 1024 Sensor Sony ICX205AL, Sony ICX205AK for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/2 Cell size 4.65 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS Max frame rate at full resolution 20 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 16: Prosilica GC1350 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 17: Prosilica GC1350C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC1380/1380C Feature Specification Resolution 1360 x 1024 Sensor Sony ICX285AL, Sony ICX285AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 6.45 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 20.2 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 18: Prosilica GC1380 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 19: Prosilica GC1380C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC1380H/1380CH Feature Specification Resolution 1360 x 1024 Sensor Sony ICX285AL, Sony ICX285AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 6.45 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 30 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 20: Prosilica GC1380H monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 21: Prosilica GC1380CH color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC1600/1600C Feature Specification Resolution 1620 x 1220 Sensor Sony ICX274AL, ICX274AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/1.8 Cell size 4.4 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 15 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 22: Prosilica GC1600 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 23: Prosilica GC1600C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC1600H/1600CH Feature Specification Resolution 1620 x 1220 Sensor Sony ICX274AL, ICX274AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/1.8 Cell size 4.4 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 25 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 24: Prosilica GC1600H monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 25: Prosilica GC1600CH color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
Specifications Prosilica GC2450/2450C Feature Specification Resolution 2448 x 2050 Sensor Sony ICX625ALA, Sony ICX625AQA for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 3.45 μm Lens mount C (adjustable) Max frame rate at full resolution 15 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 26: Prosilica GC2450 monochrome spectral response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 27: Prosilica GC2450C color spectral response (without IR cut filter) Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.8...
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 GC camera family. A complete listing of camera controls, including control definitions can be found online: ...
Filter Filter All Prosilica GC 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 Camera dimensions The Prosilica GC family offers both CCD and CMOS sensor models. CCD cameras utilize additional circuitry required for A/D conversion. As a result, CMOS mod- els offer a shorter mechanical package then CCD models. Prosilica GC750, GC1280 M3x4 (4x) M3x4 (2x) M3x4 (2x)
Camera dimensions Tripod adapter A Prosilica GC camera can be mounted on a camera tripod by using mounting plate P/N 02-5002A. The same mounting plate can be used for all models within the GC camera family. Note Contact your AVT sales representative to purchase GC mounting plate 02-5002A.
Camera dimensions Optical flange focal distance Optical flange focal distance is the optical distance from the mounting flange to the image sensor die (see figure 32 and table 18). Optical flange focal distance can be calculated as: IR cut filter thickness Sensor window thickness –...
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Camera dimensions Camera Mount Maximum Lens IR cut filter* Sensor window Nominal Flange focal protrusion [mm] [mm] [mm] distance [mm] GC1290 C-Mount 13.64 0.00 0.50 17.69 GC1290C C-Mount 12.20 1.00 0.50 18.03 GC1350 C-Mount 13.64 0.00 0.75 17.78 GC1350C C-Mount 8.90 1.00 0.75...
Camera dimensions Adjustment of C/CS-Mount Cameras are shipped with adjustable C-Mount or CS-Mount depending on sensor size and camera order code. See AVT Modular Concept for more information: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/ product-literature/avt-modular-concept.html The C-Mount or CS-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 I/O PORT: CAMERA POWER EXTERNAL SYNC IO RS232 TX/RX LED1 GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT LED2 Figure 34: Prosilica GC connection ports Status LEDs...
Camera interfaces Gigabit Ethernet port The Gigabit Ethernet port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper. We recommend using Category 6 or higher com- patible cabling and connectors for best performance. The AVT GigE Installation Manual offers detailed instructions for using Prosilica GC cameras.
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description Camera GND GND for ext. power Ground for camera power supply 11 12 Camera Power In 5–16* VDC Camera power supply In 1 (high) = 5–24 V Input 1 opto-isolated (SyncIn1) (low) = 0–0.8 V Out 1...
Camera interfaces I/O definition Camera power The Prosilica GC camera family has recently been updated to offer an expanded input power voltage range. The camera serial number is used to differentiate between cameras that offer 5–16 VDC and those that offer 5– 25 VDC. Caution SN: 02-XXXXX-0XXXX, 5–...
Camera interfaces Input triggers Input triggers allow the camera to be synchronized to an external event. The camera can be programmed to trigger on the rising edge, falling edge, both edges, or level of the signal. The camera can also be programmed to capture an image at some programmable delay time after the trigger event.
Camera interfaces Out 1 – opto-isolated Out 1 signal is optically isolated and requires a user voltage with a suitable pull up resistor. Tie signal ground to Isolated IO GND to complete the external cir- cuit. See Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example for wiring information.
Camera interfaces Video iris output description Prosilica GC cameras provide built-in auto iris controls for controlling video- type auto-iris lenses. These lenses are available from many popular security lens companies including Pentax, Fujinon, Tamron, Schneider, etc. Remote iris lens control allows the camera to be more adaptable to changing light conditions.
Camera trigger Camera trigger Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example CABLE SIDE CAMERA GND CAMERA GND CAMERA POWER CAMERA POWER IN 1 OUT 1 ISOLATED IO GROUND IN 1 (DRIVER) USER POWER HIROSE HR10A-10P-12S RECOMMENDED VALUES USER OUT 1 (RECEIVER) POWER 1 KΩ...
Camera trigger Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example CABLE SIDE CAMERA GND CAMERA GND 12 V POWER CAMERA POWER IN 2 IN 2 (3.3 V DRIVER) OUT 2 OUT 2 (3.3 V RECEIVER) HIROSE HR10A-10P-12S Figure 38: Prosilica GC non-isolated user circuit Caution Input: Incoming trigger must be able to source 10 μA, at 3.3 V.
Camera trigger 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 trigger 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 GC 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 charts the resulting frame rate from changing sensor region of interest (ROI), from full image to a single line. Note • Frame rate data was generated using StreamBytesPer- Second = 124 MB/s and an 8-bit pixel format such as ...
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 GC: monochrome cameras ‡...
Description of the data path Prosilica GC750C ‡ Gain Offset Vertical Horizontal Sensor binning* / Analog Analog Analog Analog 10 bit Vertical ROI Camera control White balance Bayer † Gigabit Horizontal Frame 8/10 bit 8 bit 10 bit 10 bit Ethernet Interpolation memory...
Appendix Appendix Sensor position of Prosilica GC cameras Camera body Camera body Pixel area Pixel area Sensor case Sensor case Method of Positioning: Video alignment of photo sensitive sensor area into camera front module. (lens mount front flange) Reference points: Sensor: Center of pixel area (photo sensitive cells) Camera: Center of camera front flange (outer case edges) ±400 μm...
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