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Contents Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ............. 6 Introduction ......................... 7 Document history ..................... 7 Symbols used in this manual ..................8 Warranty ........................ 8 Precautions ......................9 Cleaning the sensor ....................10 Conformity ......................... 11 Specifications ......................12 Prosilica GC650/650C ....................12 Prosilica GC655/655C ....................
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Adjustment of lens mount ..................45 Camera interfaces ....................46 Camera I/O connector pin assignment................. 47 Gigabit Ethernet Port ....................50 Camera I/O internal circuit diagram ................51 Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example .............. 53 Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example ............... 54 Video iris output description ..................
Introduction This AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications of this camera family including dimensions, feature overview, I/O definition, trigger timing waveforms, frame rate performance, etc. For information on software installation read the AVT GigE Installation Manual. For detailed information on camera features and controls refer to the AVT Prosilica GigE Camera and Driver Attributes document.
Example: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com Warranty Allied Vision Technologies Canada provides a 2 year warranty which covers the replacement and repair of all AVT parts which are found to be defective in the normal use of this product. AVT will not warranty parts which have been damaged through the obvious misuse of this product.
Precautions DO NOT OPEN THE CAMERA. WARRANTY IS VOID IF CAMERA IS OPENED. This camera contains sensitive components which can be damaged if handled incorrectly. KEEP SHIPPING MATERIAL. Poor packaging of this product can cause damage during shipping. VERIFY ALL EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS. Verify all external connections in terms of voltage levels, power requirements, voltage polarity, and signal integrity prior to powering this device.
Cleaning the sensor DO NOT CONTACT CLEAN SENSOR UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY Identifying Debris Debris on the image sensor or optical components will appear as a darkened area or smudge on the image that does not move as the camera is moved. Do not confuse this with a pixel defect which will appear as a distinct point.
Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all standard cameras of the AVT Prosilica GC family to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive •...
Specifications Prosilica GC 650/650C 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/CS Max frame rate at full resolution 90 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 1 – Prosilica GC650 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 2 – Prosilica GC650C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 655/655C Resolution 659 x 493 Sensor Sony ICX414AL, ICX414AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type ½ Cell size 9.9 μm Lens mount C/CS Max frame rate at full resolution 119 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 3 – Prosilica GC655 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 4 – Prosilica GC655C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 660/660C Resolution 659 x 493 Sensor Sony ICX618ALA, ICX414AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/4 Cell size 5.6 μm Lens mount C/CS Max frame rate at full resolution 119 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 5 – Prosilica GC660 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 6 – Prosilica GC660C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 750/750C Resolution 752 x 480 Sensor Micron MT9V022 Type CMOS Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 6 μm Lens mount Max frame rate at full resolution 60 fps 10 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/10 Mono formats Mono8...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7 – Prosilica GC750 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 8 – Prosilica GC750C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 780/780C 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 Max frame rate at full resolution 64 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9 – Prosilica GC780 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 10 – Prosilica GC780C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1020/1020C 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/CS Max frame rate at full resolution 33 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11 – Prosilica GC1020 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 12 – Prosilica GC1020C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1280 Resolution 1280 x 1024 Sensor Cypress IBIS5B Type CMOS Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 6.7 µm Lens mount Max frame rate at full resolution 27 fps 10 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/10 Mono formats Mono8...
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Figure 13 – Prosilica GC1280 monochrome spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1290/1290C 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/CS Max frame rate at full resolution 32 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 14 – Prosilica GC1290 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 15 – Prosilica GC1290C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1350/1350C 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/CS Max frame rate at full resolution 20 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 16 – Prosilica GC1350 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 17 – Prosilica GC1350C color spectral response The design and specifications for the product described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1380/1380C Resolution 1360 x 1024 pixels Sensor Sony ICX285AL, ICX285AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 6.45μm Lens mount Max frame rate at full resolution 20.2 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 18 – Prosilica GC1380 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 19 – Prosilica GC1380C color spectral response The design and specifications for the products described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1380H/1380CH Resolution 1360 x 1024 Sensor Sony ICX285AL, ICX285AQ for color Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 6.45μm Lens mount Max frame rate at full resolution 30 fps 14 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 20 – Prosilica GC1380H monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 21 – Prosilica GC1380CH color spectral response The design and specifications for the products described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1600/1600C 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 Max frame rate at full resolution 15 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 22 – Prosilica GC1600 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 23 – Prosilica GC1600C color spectral response The design and specifications for the products described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 1600H/1600CH 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 Max frame rate at full resolution 25 fps 14 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12 Mono formats...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 24 – Prosilica GC1600H monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 25 – Prosilica GC1600CH color spectral response The design and specifications for the products described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Specifications Prosilica GC 2450/2450C 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 Max frame rate at full resolution 15 fps 12 bit On-board FIFO 16 MB Bit depth 8/12...
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Quantum Efficiency 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 26 – Prosilica GC2450 monochrome spectral response Quantum Efficiency Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 27 – Prosilica GC2450C color spectral response The design and specifications for the products described above may change without notice. AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Camera attribute highlights AVT GigE cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table below identifies the most interesting capabilities of this camera family. A complete listing of GigE camera controls, including control definitions can be found in the AVT Prosilica GigE Camera and Driver Attributes document: AVT Prosilica GigE Camera and Driver Attributes document online: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/Software/Prosilica_software/Prosilica_firmware/...
IR cut filter: spectral transmission All Prosilica GC color models are equipped with an infrared block filter (IR filter). This filter is employed to stop infrared wavelength photons from passing to the imaging device. If the filter is removed, images will be dominated by red and cannot be properly color balanced.
Tripod adapter A Prosilica GC camera can be mounted on a camera tripod by using this mounting plate. The same mounting plate can be used for all models within the GC camera family. The Prosilica GC tripod mount can be provided by AVT P/N: 02-5002A Figure 31: Prosilica GC tripod mount mechanical drawing AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Adjustment of lens mount The C-mount or CS-mount is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjusting. If for some reason, the lens mount requires adjustment, use the following method. Figure 32: Prosilica GC camera front view Loosen Locking Ring Use an adjustable wrench to loosen locking ring.
Camera interfaces This chapter gives you information on Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs and trigger features. For accessories like cables see: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/accessories/gige- accessories.html Figure 33: Prosilica GC connection diagram AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Camera I/O connector pin assignment Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND for RS232 External Ground for external and ext. power power External +5 V…+12 V DC Power Supply Power (see note) Camera In (high) = Camera Input 1 5 V...24 V opto-isolated (GPIn1) (low) =...
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External 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. SN: 02-XXXXX-0XXXX, 5V - 16V. 12V Nominal. SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX, 5V - 25V.
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Camera Out 1 and Camera Out 2 These signals only function as outputs and can be configured 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”...
Reserved These signals are reserved for future use and should be left disconnected. 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 5e or Category 6 compatible cabling and connectors for best performance.
Camera I/O internal circuit diagram Figure 34: Prosilica GC internal circuit diagram. Cameras with SN: 02-XXXXX-0XXXX. Cameras with SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX, differ from the above drawing with SYNC INPUT 1. [Diagram to be released shortly.] The 390R resistor is replaced by a fixed current source, allowing users to input a 5-24V input trigger without damaging the camera.
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Maxim MAX3221CPWR Used to drive the RS232 signal logic via the external connector Texas Instruments SN74LVC2G241DCE Used to drive the non-isolated trigger signals from the camera. Fairchild MOCD207 Consist of two silicon phototransistors optically coupled to two GaAs infrared LEDs. This is the input and output of the opto isolated camera trigger AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example USERS TRIGGER CIRCUIT CABLE SIDE POWER GROUND POWER GROUND 12V POWER 12V_POWER SYNC INPUT 1 SYNC OUTPUT 1 ISOLATED GROUND SYNC INPUT 1 (DRIVER) HIROSE HR10A-10P-12S USER POWER RECOMMENDED VALUES USER POWER SYNC OUTPUT 1 (RECEIVER) 0.7K 2.7K 1.8K...
Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example USERS TRIGGER CIRCUIT CABLE SIDE POWER GROUND POWER GROUND 12V POWER 12V_POWER SY NC INPUT 2 SYNC INPUT 2 (3.3V DRIVER) SY NC OUTPUT 2 SY NC OUTPUT 2 (3.3V RECEIVER) HIROSE HR10A-10P-12S Figure 36: Prosilica GC non-isolated user circuit Input: Incoming trigger must be able to source 10µA, at 3.3V.
Video iris output description CABLE SIDE POWER GROUND POWER GROUND 12V POWER 12V_POWER HIROSE HR10A-10P-12S LENS POWER VIDEO SIGNAL LENS GROUND JEITA CONNECTOR Figure 37: Prosilica GC video iris schematic Prosilica's 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.
Signal definitions Term Definition User Trigger Trigger signal applied by the user (hardware trigger, software trigger) Logic Trigger Trigger signal seen by the camera internal logic (not visible to the user) Propagation delay between the User Trigger and the Logic Trigger Exposure High when the camera image sensor is integrating light.
Trigger rules The User Trigger pulse width should be at least three times the width of the Trigger Latency as indicated in Chapter Specifications on page • The end of Exposure will always trigger the next Readout. • The end of Exposure must always end after the current Readout. •...
Firmware update Firmware update Firmware updates are carried out via the Ethernet connection. AVT prov Firmware updates are carried out via the Ethernet connection. AVT prov Firmware updates are carried out via the Ethernet connection. AVT provides an application for all AVT GigE AVT GigE cameras which loads firmware to the camera using a simple cameras which loads firmware to the camera using a simple interface.
Resolution and ROI frame rates This section aims to provide users with performance information which identifies the impact of reducing the region of interest on the camera’s maximum frame rate. • The camera frame rate can be increased by reducing the camera's Height attribute, resulting in a decreased region of interest (ROI) or "window".
CAMERA: Prosilica GC655 Height (pixels) Frame rate Figure 41: Maximum frame rate versus region height for GC655 CAMERA: Prosilica GC660 Height (pixels) Frame rate Figure 42: Maximum frame rate versus region height for GC660 AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
CAMERA: Prosilica GC750 Height (pixels) Frame rate Figure 43: Maximum frame rate versus region height for GC750 CAMERA: Prosilica GC780 Height (pixels) Frame rate Figure 44: Maximum frame rate versus region height for GC780 AVT Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.0.1...
CAMERA: Prosilica GC1020 Height (pixels) Frame rate Figure 45: Maximum frame rate versus region height for GC1020 CAMERA: Prosilica GC1280 1200 1000 Height (pixels) Frame rate Figure 46: Maximum frame rate versus region height for GC1280 GC1280 ROI framer rate can be increased further by reducing ROI width. This is a capability of the CMOS sensor used in this device.
Sensor position of Prosilica GC cameras Method of Video alignment of photo sensitive sensor area into camera Positioning: 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). Accuracy: ±400 µm (Sensor shift)
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