Allied Vision Goldeye CL-008 Cool TEC1, Goldeye CL-033 TEC1, Goldeye CL-032 Cool TEC2, Goldeye CL-032 TEC1, Goldeye G-008 TEC1 Technical Manual

GIGE VISION & CAMERA LINK SWIR CAMERAS

Goldeye G/CL

Technical Manual

V4.1.1

Allied Vision Technologies GmbH // Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda/Germany 2018-Jun-26

Goldeye G/CL at a glance

Contents of your delivery

Your Goldeye delivery consists of the following items:

Shipping box

Camera Goldeye

Goldeye G/CL at a glance

Installation Guide

What else do you need?

The references below provide additional documentation and software.

Documents Where to find it

Goldeye G/CL
Features reference

Software Where to find it

Vimba https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/

Accessories Where to find it

Power supply,
I/O connector,
Ethernet adaptors,
Camera Link cables

https://www.alliedvision.com/fileadmin/content/
documents/products/cameras/various/features/
Goldeye_GigE_CL_Features_Reference.pdf

software.html

You find all accessories necessary to run the camera in
Adapters and connectors on page 120.

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Contact Allied Vision

Website

To contact Allied Vision with any inquiry, go to:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/meta-header/contact

To find an Allied Vision office or distribution partner, go to:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we-are

Telephone, Fax & Email

For all camera-related queries contact us at [e-mail]

For all general inquiries, contact us at [e-mail]

North and South America

Toll-free// +1-877-USA-1394
T// [phone]

Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Allied Vision

T// [phone] (Reception)
T// [phone] (Sales)
F// [phone]

Asia-Pacific

Allied Vision

T// [phone]

Sales Office China

T// [phone]

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Table of contents

Table of contents

Goldeye G/CL at a glance 2

Contents of your delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What else do you need?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contact Allied Vision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Table of contents 4

Document history and conventions 10

Document history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Conventions used in this manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Compliance, safety, and intended use 14

Compliance notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

For customers in Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

For customers in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Camera applications and intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

General use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Use in medical devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Copyright and trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installation and hardware GigE 17

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

GigE Vision software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Overview of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Mounting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Configuring the host computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installing the Ethernet adapter driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Updating the driver manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Modifying Ethernet adapter IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Optimizing the Ethernet adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Jumbo packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Installing viewer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Allied Vision software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Vimba Viewer documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Third-party software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting your camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Camera drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Powering up the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting to host application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Launch the application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Grabbing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Installation and hardware CL 28

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Optics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Frame grabber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Allied Vision software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Overview of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Mounting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing hardware and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing a frame grabber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing camera software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing Vimba Viewer on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the Vimba Viewer on Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Starting the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Powering up the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting to host computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Camera control and image viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Vimba with frame grabber specific viewer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjusting the transfer speed for your frame grabber. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Launch the applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjust camera controls: Controller window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Grabbing images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Camera information: Information window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using a custom application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using frame grabber transport layer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Is the camera getting power? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Is the camera powered, but not detected in viewer?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Is the camera listed in viewer, but images cannot be acquired?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Additional references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Specifications 45

Technical overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Framerates and cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Models and modular options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Model naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Name affix for temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Name affix for housing size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Goldeye CL-008 SWIR TEC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Goldeye CL-008 SWIR Cool TEC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Goldeye CL-032 SWIR TEC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Goldeye CL-032 SWIR Cool TEC2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Goldeye CL-033 SWIR TEC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Resolution and ROI frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Goldeye CL-033 SWIR TECless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Resolution and ROI frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Goldeye G-008 SWIR TEC1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Goldeye G-008 SWIR Cool TEC1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Goldeye G-032 SWIR TEC1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Goldeye G-032 SWIR Cool TEC2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Resolution and ROI frame rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Goldeye G-033 SWIR TEC1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Resolution and ROI frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Goldeye G-033 SWIR TECless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Absolute quantum efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Resolution and ROI frame rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Camera dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Goldeye CL variants: C-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Goldeye CL variants: F-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Goldeye CL variants: M42-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Goldeye CL Cool variants: C-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Goldeye G variants: C-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Goldeye G variants: F-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Goldeye G variants: M42-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Goldeye G Cool variants: C-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Goldeye G Cool variants: F-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Goldeye G Cool variants: M42-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Sensor position accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Method of positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Reference points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

X/Y - tolerances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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Adapters and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Ethernet adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Camera Link cables MDR to SDR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Camera Link cables SDR to SDR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Power supplies for stabilized and TECless models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Power supplies for Goldeye Cool models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Hirose 12-pin I/O connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Hirose 4-pin power connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Mount adapters and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Bandpass filters 1450 nm (water filters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Other accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Heat sink set for Goldeye stabilized and TECless models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Filters and mounts 125

Changing the lens adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

C-Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Specifications of the C-Mount adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Changing the filter in the C-Mount adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

F-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Specifications of the F-Mount adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Changing the filter in the F-Mount adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

M42-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Specifications of the M42-Mount adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Changing the filter in the M42-Mount adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Specific filter applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Bandpass filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Camera interfaces 138

Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Power supply via Hirose connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Goldeye G only: Power supply via Gigabit Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Quick overview: Power supplies and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Gigabit Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Gigabit Ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

The back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

GigE status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Quick overview: Ethernet adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Camera Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Camera Link port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

The back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Camera Link status LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Frame grabber requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Changing the clock frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Adjusting the gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Sequential overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

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Starting the acquisition automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Triggering 153

I/O connectors and pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

I/O types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

I/O definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

External GND and external power (pin 1, pin 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Input signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Isolated input block diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

CC1 - CC4 (Camera Link only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Output signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Isolated output block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Control signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Trigger timing diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Notes on triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Image data flow 169

Image processing chain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Image corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Determination and storage of correction data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172

Non-uniformity correction (NUC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Background correction (BC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Defect pixel correction (DPC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Image processing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Look-up table (LUT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Binning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Automatic image control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Eliminating outliers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Selecting an area of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Marking the defined area of interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

Automatic exposure control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Selecting an algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

Slowing down the auto exposure adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

Automatic contrast control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Controlling the intensity of contrast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Other image controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Trigger-induced distortion control (TIDC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Frame memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Available Goldeye camera controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Temperature control 186

Influence of temperature on the sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187

Control of the sensor temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

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Temperature stabilization and active cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188

Passive camera cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Heating functionality of the G/CL-008 models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189

Neutralization of the temperature influence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Switching temperature setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Temperature setpoint settling time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

Operational statuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Features for temperature control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Firmware update 200

Firmware loader application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

How to obtain the latest firmware version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Cleaning optical components 202

Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Identifying contaminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

Where is the contamination? — Locating contaminations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Removing filter / protection glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

Cleaning instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

Use of compressed air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

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Document history and conventions

This chapter includes:

• Document history

• Conventions used in this manual

Goldeye G/CL Technical Manual V4.1.1

Document history and conventions

This Goldeye G/CL technical manual describes in depth the technical
specifications and operating principle of the Goldeye camera family (Allied Vision
order codes 4068xxx and 4168xxx), including feature overview, dimensions, I/O
definition, pixel formats, image processing and IR-specific data processing, basic
and advanced parameters, and settings, as well as bandwidth and frame rate
related subjects.

Document history

Version
Date

V4.1.1
2018-Jun-26

V4.1.0
2018-May-08

V4.0.0
2018-Mar-20

Document updates

Applied several editorial corrections.

Firmware version 02.18.20213

Added functions to models G/CL-008 TEC1 and
G/CL-008 Cool TEC1:

• Modified temperature readout with increased precision
(reduced T_readout noise)

• Ability to heat the sensor in a new mode

• New feature
allows to hold one sensor temperature over a very wide
range of conditions

Firmware version 02.16.19998

New models:

CL-008 Cool TEC1, G-008 Cool TEC1,
CL-032 Cool TEC2,
CL-033 TECless, G-033 TECless.

Editorial changes:

Improved pin assignment description of 12-pin Hirose
connector, added Hirose pin number to input/output block
diagrams.

Added the TEC level to each model name throughout the
document; also added detailed description of model naming.

Included the Installation Manual for both GigE and CL models
into the Technical Manual.

SensorTemperatureTargetSetpoint that

Table 1: Document history (sheet 1 of 2)

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Version
Date

V3.3.0
2017-Jun-14

V3.2.0
2016-Dec-01

V3.1.2
2016-Nov-17

V3.1.1
2016-Aug-25

V3.1.0
2016-Jun-30

Document history and conventions

Document updates

Firmware version 02.14.19002

Added automatic contrast functionality.

Added TID correction.

Updated formulas for maximum frame rate.

Applied multiple small changes.

Included multiple minor updates.

Applied result of language check.

Restructured technical data and specifications.

Corrected drawing of the Goldeye G-032 Cool power connector
pin assignment.

Corrected formulas for frame rate calculation of Goldeye CL-032,
CL-033.

Firmware version 02.12.17558

Added automatic exposure functionality.

V3.0.0
2016-Feb-29

V2.0.0
2015-Aug-24

V1.3.0
2015-Mar-20

V1.2.0
2014-Nov-07

V1.1.0
2014-Oct-24

V1.0.0
2014-Jul-11

Added capability to change Camera Link timing parameters
including clock frequency.

Firmware version 2.10.16613

New models: CL-008, CL-032, CL-033.

Firmware version 02.08.15169

New model: G-008

Complete implementation of new corporate layout.

Introduction of look-up table and binning into the firmware.

Firmware version 02.06.06

New model: G-033.

Extended the description of image corrections.

Updated to new brand name and new brand logo.

Firmware version 02.04.04

New model: G-032 SWIR Cool

Introduction of automatic non-uniformity correction.

Introduced new chapter Resolution and ROI.

Firmware version 02.02.02

New camera family, first model: Goldeye G-032

First release of the document.

Table 1: Document history (sheet 2 of 2)

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Conventions used in this manual

To give this manual an easily understandable layout and to emphasize important
information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used:

Style (example) Function

Emphasis Some important parts or items of the text are

emphasized to make them more visible.

Features and
registers names

Features and
registers options

InputCommand

SourceCode

UIElement Text that is displayed, or output, by the system for the

GigE features names and Camera Link register names are
displayed as monospaced text.

Features options and register’s options that are
selectable by the user are displayed as mono-spaced
italicized text.

Text or command to type in by the user, selected menu
options, etc.

Code words of programs etc., used in running text. Mainly
designated for use in software documentation.

user, like parts of the GUI, dialog boxes, buttons, menus,
important information, windows titles, etc.

WebReference References to other documents or web pages, like

weblinks, hypertext links, emails, but also cross
references, that include a link the user can follow by
clicking.

Table 2: Markup conventions used in this manual

Symbols and notes

Practical Tip

This symbol highlights a practical tip that helps to better understand the camera‘s
features and functions, and to make better use of it.

Further information available online

This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL itself is shown in blue.

Example:

https://www.alliedvision.com

Safety-related instructions to avoid malfunctions

This symbol indicates important or specific instructions or procedures that are
related to product safety. You need to follow these instructions to avoid
malfunctions.

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Compliance, safety, and intended use

This chapter includes:

§

• Compliance notifications for the following areas:

-Europe (CE)

-USA (FCC)

• Information about application and intended use
of the camera.

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For customers in Europe

Allied Vision has demonstrated the fulfilment of the requirements relating to the
Goldeye G/CL camera family:

• • Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility)

• • Directive 2011/65/EU, incl. amendment 2015/863/EU (RoHS)

For customers in the USA

Compliance, safety, and intended use

Class B digital device

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

We caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Avoid electromagnetic interferences

For all power and interface connections, only use shielded cables or cables
recommended by Allied Vision.

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Camera applications and intended use

General use

• The user is responsible for operating the camera within the specifications that
are defined in this document, and within appropriate environmental
conditions and technical prerequisites, to ensure trouble-free camera
operation.

• The camera is compliant with current data communication standards; however,
those standards do not allow for self-monitoring. Thus, the camera cannot be
used as a standalone device for security-related monitoring operations.

• The camera is a hardware product. Only when used with appropriate
accompanying software, the camera will produce the desired results. The
realization of intelligent solutions requires additional software that is suitable
to run with the camera.

• The camera is a component, it is neither a complete product, nor is it a ready­made technical solution.

• The camera-supporting software can be obtained and installed separately from
the camera. Usage of the software is solely the responsibility of the user.

• The camera must not be opened. For all repair tasks, contact Allied Vision or
one of Allied Vision's authorized representatives.

• Observe the intended use. The camera must only be used for purposes that are
in conformity with the stated intended use.

• Additionally, refer to the warranty information on the Allied Vision website.

Use in medical devices

The camera provides basic adequacy to be used in medical devices as well,
however, is not specially designated for operation in medical devices. When used
as part of a medical device, a review of the specific application is necessary. Users
who integrate the camera into an application must comply with the rules and
regulations concerning medical devices.

Copyright and trademarks

All texts, pictures and graphics are protected by copyright and other laws
protecting intellectual property. All content is subject to change without notice.

All trademarks, logos, and brands cited in this document are property and/or
copyright material of their respective owners. Use of these trademarks, logos, and
brands does not imply endorsement.

Copyright © 2018 Allied Vision GmbH. All rights reserved.

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Installation and hardware GigE

This chapter builds on the information available in
the installation guide of your Goldeye GigE camera.

It includes:

• additional information for configuring the host
computer

• a description of the components required for
your vision system, including configuring the host
computer, Ethernet adapter settings, and
connecting your Goldeye GigE camera.

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The hardware and installation instructions in this chapter are applicable to all
cameras of the Allied Vision Goldeye G family. Follow the link below to learn more
about GigE cameras from Allied Vision.

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/
cameras.html#interfacefilter%2F3%2Fseries%2F59%2F

Optics

Allied Vision Goldeye G cameras provide lens mounts in various sizes for installing a
lens: C-Mount, F-Mount, and M42-Mount. You can order lenses for IR cameras
directly from Allied Vision or from an Allied Vision distribution partner. Users need
to select the desired focal length and appropriate optical format for the target
camera model.

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Modular Concept

The Allied Vision Modular Concept provides more information on lens mount
options for specific Allied Vision GigE cameras:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation.html

GigE Vision software

Allied Vision provides the Vimba SDK software package that support our GigE
Vision cameras.

Download software

Vimba is Allied Vision's future-proof SDK for all current and upcoming Allied Vision
cameras with Camera Link, GigE Vision, FireWire (IEEE 1394), and USB Vision inter­faces. Visit the link below for more information.

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software.html

Allied Vision GigE cameras are GigE Vision v1.2 compliant. This means they are
compatible with third-party software that offers a GigE Vision driver.

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Overview of installation

This is an overview of the installation process: follow the hyperlinks to read the
step-by-step instructions.

• Install Gigabit Ethernet network card and configure network card (Jumbo
Frames, Receive Descriptors, Performance Options, and IP address settings):

See Configuring the host computer on page 21.

• Install the Allied Vision Vimba SDK plus corresponding Viewer:

See Installing camera software.

• Connect camera to PC or laptop and ensure that the camera is powered:

See Connecting your camera on page 25.

• Acquiring your first image with the Allied Vision Vimba Viewer:

See Using Allied Vision viewer applications.

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Mounting the camera

You can attach the camera to a base in two ways:

1. To attach the camera to any horizontal or vertical base, four mounting threads
M4 x 6 mm are located on each side of the camera, except for the back side.

- Refer to the drawings in chapter Camera dimensions on page 108 for the

exact distances between the mounting threads.

- To avoid damaging the camera housing, we recommend using bolts with an

effective length of 4 to 6 mm and apply a maximum torque of 2.0 Nm to
each bolt.

2. To attach the camera to the common mounting plate of tripods used in
photography, a 1/4 - 20 UNC mounting thread is located on the camera
bottom.

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Allied Vision GigE Vision cameras can operate on 10/100 or Gigabit speed Ethernet
adapters. To reach the maximum camera frame rate, a Gigabit speed Ethernet
adapter with jumbo packet support is required.

If your host computer has an available Ethernet interface, this can be used with
Allied Vision GigE cameras. We recommend that your camera system uses a
dedicated Ethernet interface not shared with Internet or local area networks. If
more interfaces are needed, or your existing Ethernet adapter is unable to operate
at Gigabit Ethernet speeds, installing additional hardware may be required.

• For desktop systems, install a PCI Express bus Ethernet adapter.

• For laptops, use an expansion slot via a Gigabit Ethernet ExpressCard.

Usage on mixed-use networks (with printers, Internet/email, etc.) is possible but
may impact camera performance (e.g., framerate). Check with your IT
administrator if required for network configuration.

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Compatible interface slot

Verify that there is an available and compatible interface slot on the host computer
before purchasing the desired Ethernet adapter card.

Ethernet adapters

For a list of Ethernet adapters available for purchase from Allied Vision, please
contact Allied Vision sales representative or your local Allied Vision distribution
partner:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we-are

A list of Allied Vision recommended Ethernet adapters is available on the Allied
Vision website.

https://www.alliedvision.com/fileadmin/content/documents/products/cameras/
various/appnote/Hardware_Selection_for_Allied_Vision_GigE_Cameras.pdf

Installing the Ethernet adapter driver

Install the network card driver from your network card manufacturer. Read the
frame grabber software installation guide provided by the frame grabber
manufacturer. If no installation application is provided, update the driver manually.

Updating the driver manually

1. Click the Start icon and select Control Panel in the menu.

2. Click

View by Large Icons and select Device Manager in the list.

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3. Under Network Adapters, locate the Ethernet network adapter, right-click the
entry, and select

4. Select the

Browse my computer for driver software.

5. Click

Close once the driver has been installed.

Update Driver Software in the menu.

Search automatically for updated driver software or

Modifying Ethernet adapter IP address

After initial Ethernet adapter hardware installation, connect the Ethernet adapter
directly to the camera. The default configuration assigns an IP address
automatically, using the Link-Local Address range of 169.254.xxx.xxx. If a DHCP
server is present, this will define the address.

Users can fix the adapter address to minimize the time required for a camera to be
recognized by the host application. Systems that employ multiple Ethernet
adapters connected to multiple cameras will also be required to fix the address of
the Ethernet adapter.

To connect to the camera, edit the host PC’s adapter settings and configure the
following settings:

• IP Address: 169.254.100.1

• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0

•Default gateway: blank

Optimizing the Ethernet adapter

The Ethernet adapter should be adjusted to improve system performance when
using a GigE Vision camera. This performance is related to minimizing CPU usage
and dropped or resent packets.

Edit the Ethernet adapter driver properties according to the values in Table 3 . The
names and availability of the properties listed may vary depending on adapter
manufacturer and model.

Properties Value

Packet size 8228 bytes or larger

Interrupt Moderation Enable

Interrupt Moderation Rate Extreme

Transmit buffers 256 bytes

Receive buffers Max setting available

Table 3: Ethernet adapter performance settings

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Allied Vision GigE camera’s factory/default settings configure the camera packet
size to 8228. The host adapter needs to support a packet size of equal or larger size
to stream from the camera.

If adapter packet size support is limited to 1500 bytes, as on 10/100 speed NICs,
you can reduce the camera packet size using Vimba Viewer and saved to an on­board camera power up config file. See SavedUserSets in the GigE Features
Reference document.

Jumbo packets

The properties listed for the network adapter may include either Jumbo Packet or

Jumbo Frames, depending on the manufacturer. If neither is listed under

properties, your network card may not support this feature. You must use a
network adapter that supports Jumbo Frames/Jumbo Packets.

The Ethernet adapter settings may also vary depending on your system
configuration and the network adapter manufacturer.

Enabling jumbo packets

1. Click the Start icon and select Control Panel in the menu.

2. Click

3. Under Network Adapters, locate the Ethernet network adapter, right-click the

4. Select the

5. Select the property

6. Click

Support by various Gigabit Ethernet cards

The settings list in the advanced adapter settings may vary between various types/
brands of Gigabit Ethernet network cards. Common expressions are Jumbo Frames
or Jumbo Packet.

If Jumbo Frames or Jumbo Packet does not appear in this list, your network card
may not support it. Without this capability, you may not be able to achieve the full
performance of the camera. Refer to chapter Technical specifications on page 50 for
details on power consumption.

View by Large Icons and select Device Manager in the list.

entry, and select

OK to save the setting.

Properties in the menu.

Advanced tab.

Jumbo Packet and set the value to 9014 Bytes.

Installing viewer software

Allied Vision software

All software packages provided by Allied Vision are free of charge and contain the
following components:

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•Drivers

• Software Development Kit (SDK) for camera control and image acquisition

• Examples based on the provided APIs of the SDK

• Documentation and release notes

• Viewer application to operate/configure the cameras

Vimba Viewer documentation

Vimba Viewer documentation is included with the software download. Once
Vimba Viewer is installed on your host PC, documentation is located under
\Program Files\Allied Vision\Vimba.

Third-party software

In addition to the software provided by Allied Vision, there are numerous GigE
Vision standard compliant third-party software options available. In general,
third-party software provides increased functionality such as image processing and
video recording.

Allied Vision’s Vimba SDK is based on the GenICam standard. GenICam-based
third-party software automatically connects with Vimba's transport layers.
Additionally, Vimba includes the Cognex Adapter for VisionPro.

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Accessories

Use a Category 5e or higher rated Ethernet cable to connect the Goldeye camera
to the host adapter.

Overview of all available accessories:

Allied Vision provides accessories to run and connect the Goldeye. To obtain an
overview of all accessories available, go to the Allied Vision Accessories web page:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/accessories.html

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Camera drivers

Allied Vision GigE cameras work with any or all of the following software options.

Vimba Viewer or Vimba SDK:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software

Third-party software solutions:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software/third-party-libraries.html

Powering up the camera

To power up the camera, plug the 12-pin Hirose connector into the camera and
wait for the boot phase to complete. For Cool models, use the 4-pin Hirose
connector. The boot phase is indicated by a steady flashing of the Ethernet status
LEDs.

For all available power supply options and all suitable connectors refer to Power

supply on page 139.

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Connecting to host application

Once you have installed the Vimba Viewer or third-party application to your host
computer, you can connect your Allied Vision GigE camera via an Ethernet
Category 5e cable or higher. If your camera is not PoE powered, connect the Hirose
cable to power the camera.

Launch the application

1. Power up the camera and wait until the Ethernet Status LEDs stop blinking.
This indicates booting has been finished.

2. Launch the Vimba Viewer application and wait for the camera to appear in the
Detected Cameras list. This may take a few seconds, depending on the number
of cameras connected to the PC and the number of installed frame grabbers.

3. Select the desired camera from Detected Cameras list.

4. A new camera window appears, as shown in Figure 1 .

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Figure 1: Vimba Viewer

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Grabbing images

To start continuous image acquisition, using default camera settings, click on the
freerun button in the viewer toolbar. The freerun button is used to start and stop
the live view.

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This chapter includes:

• Installing hardware and software

•Starting the camera

• Camera control and image viewing

•Troubleshooting

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cameras of the Allied Vision Goldeye CL family. Follow the link below to learn more
about Camera Link cameras from Allied Vision.

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-papers-knowledge-base.html

Optics

Allied Vision Goldeye CL cameras provide lens mounts in various sizes for installing
a lens: C-Mount, F-Mount, and M42-Mount. You can order lenses for IR cameras
directly from Allied Vision or from an Allied Vision distribution partner. Users need
to select the desired focal length and appropriate optical format for the target
camera model.

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Modular Concept

The Allied Vision Modular Concept provides more information on lens mount
options for specific Allied Vision Camera Link cameras:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation.html

Frame grabber

Basically, every frame grabber compatible to Camera Link Base can be used to
operate a Goldeye CL.

Usage of frame grabbers with Goldeye CL cameras

Please refer to this application note for detailed requirements:

https://www.alliedvision.com/fileadmin/content/documents/products/cameras/
Goldeye_2/appnote/Goldeye-Framegrabber_AppNote_en.pdf

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Website

A list of compatible Camera Link cables is provided on the Allied Vision website:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/accessories/interface­cables.html#!?cameraInterfacefilter=9

Allied Vision software

Allied Vision provides the Vimba SDK for accessing all camera features to control
the Goldeye CL. To acquire images the frame grabber SDK must be used.

Download software

Vimba is Allied Vision's future-proof SDK for all current and upcoming Allied Vision
cameras with Camera Link, GigE Vision, FireWire (IEEE 1394), and USB Vision
interfaces. Visit the link below for more information:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software.html

Overview of installation

Below you find an overview of the installation process — follow the hyperlinks to
read the step-by-step instructions.

• Install the frame grabber:

Refer to Installing a frame grabber on page 32.

• Install Vimba SDK plus corresponding Viewers:

Refer to Installing camera software on page 32.

• Connect camera to frame grabber card and ensure that the camera is
powered:

Refer to Connecting to host computer on page 34.

• Use the Vimba Viewer to configure and control the camera. Use the frame
grabber software to acquire images.

Read Camera control and image viewing on page 35

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Mounting the camera

You can attach the camera to a base in two ways:

1. To attach the camera to any horizontal or vertical base, four mounting threads
M4 x 6 mm are located on each side of the camera, except for the back side.

- Refer to the drawings in chapter Camera dimensions on page 108 for the

exact distances between the mounting threads.

- To avoid damaging the camera housing, we recommend using bolts with an

effective length of 4 to 6 mm and apply a maximum torque of 2.0 Nm to
each bolt.

2. To attach the camera to the common mounting plate of tripods used in
photography, a 1/4 - 20 UNC mounting thread is located on the camera
bottom.

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For the installation of a frame grabber, the computer must meet the minimum
system requirements of the frame grabber.

Find the requirements in the technical manual of the frame grabber.

Refer also to the frame grabber installation manual provided by the manufacturer
regarding installation details.

More information about frame grabbers:

For more information about compatibility of various frame grabber models and
system installation refer to the application note Usage of Frame grabbers with Gold‐
eye CL Cameras, which is downloadable from the Allied Vision website:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/goldeye-gcl­documentation.html

Technical information and support:

To receive advice on suitable frame grabbers for your application, contact the Allied
Vision support team.

[e-mail]

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Installing camera software

This section presents instructions for software installation specific to Windows 7.
Goldeye CL cameras can be operated under later versions of Windows as well.
Allied Vision offers Vimba as the main SDK for its Camera Link cameras.

• Install Vimba SDK plus corresponding Vimba Viewer:

Read Installing Vimba Viewer on Windows on page 33
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Frame grabber configuration files

Some frame grabbers applications use configuration files to setup the grabber for a
certain camera. Allied Vision can provide files for the Goldeye CL series for various
frame grabbers.

For more information, contact the Allied Vision support team.

[e-mail]

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Download the Vimba SDK for Windows and for Linux from the Allied Vision website:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software.html

Installing Vimba Viewer on Windows

You can install the Vimba Viewer on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. To
install the Vimba Viewer on Windows, follow the steps below:

Step 1: To start the installation, run the file Vimba_v2.0_Windows.exe.

Step 2: Select an installation level suitable for you.

Step 3: Click Start. The installer will guide you through the installatiion process.

Installing the Vimba Viewer on Linux

(Currently there is no Linux support for Camera Link with Vimba.)

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To power up the camera, plug the 12-pin Hirose connector into the camera and
wait for the boot phase to complete. For Cool models, use the 4-pin Hirose
connector. The boot phase is indicated by a 1 Hz steady red-green flashing of the
Camera Link status LED.

Power supply for Goldeye CL

A power supply for the Goldeye CL series is available from Allied Vision.

Please consult the camera technical manual for connector definition and voltage
specifications.

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical‐documentation.html

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Connecting to host computer

To connect the camera to the host application, use a Camera Link cable with an
SDR-26 connector for the camera side.

To retrieve information about the required connector type for the frame grabber
(either MDR-26 or SDR-26), refer to the frame grabber manual.

More on accessories:

For more information on accessories contact Allied Vision sales representative or
your local Allied Vision dealer:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/about‐us/where‐we‐are.html

For a list of compatible Camera Link cables, go to the Allied Vision website:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/accessories/interface­cables.html#!?cameraInterfacefilter=9

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Vimba with frame grabber specific viewer

Overview

Vimba offers a GenTL compatible configuration transport layer to access a GenCP
compatible Camera Link camera. This transport layer offers access to all camera
features and is used to setup and control a camera.

The Vimba Viewer is used as control application only. Images of the camera are
grabbed via the viewer application that comes with the frame grabber software
installation.

Figure 2 shows the corresponding block diagram.

Figure 2: Vimba Config TL block diagram

Adjusting the transfer speed for your frame grabber

Not all frame grabbers support the same maximum data transfer speed. The
maximum bit rate supported by various frame grabbers is vastly different.
Therefore, the default bit rate for use of Vimba with Camera Link is set to the
minimum bit rate of 9600 baud.

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If your frame grabber supports a higher bit rate, it is advantageous to increase the
bit rate in Vimba to the highest bit rate that the frame grabber supports.

Take note when changing the transfer speed

• Always change the bit rate using Vimba. Do not try to change the bit rate from
within the camera, this might cause the camera to stop working and require a
restart.

• The steps outlined below are applicable for Vimba, they are not applicable for
any frame grabber SDK.

To increase the bit rate, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Open the file VimbaCLConfigTL.xml. You find it in the VIMBA_HOME

directory, which is typically one of the following (for Vimba 2.1 - adjust
the path for Vimba 2.0 accordingly).

• C:\Program Files\Allied Vision\Vimba_2.1\VimbaCLCon­figTL\bin\Win32

• C:\Program Files\Allied Vision\Vimba_2.1\VimbaCLCon­figTL\bin\Win64

These XML files include the modifiable settings, by default the bit rate
is denoted as follows:

<DefaultBaudRate>9600</DefaultBaudRate>

Set this number to the highest bit rate that your frame grabber sup­ports, the highest possible value is
Save the file and close.

Step 2: Restart Vimba and restart the Goldeye CL.

Result: All operations requiring data exchange, especially a firmware update,

increase significantly in speed.

912600 baud.

Launch the applications

1. Power up the camera and wait until the Camera Link Status LED stops blinking.
This indicates booting is completed.

2. Launch the Vimba Viewer application and wait for the camera to appear in the

Detected Cameras list. This may take a few seconds, depending on the

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number of cameras connected to the PC and the number of installed frame
grabbers.

Figure 3: Vimba Viewer ‐ camera detection window

If the camera does not appear after some time, check the following:

• Is the camera connected to the correct grabber port? If the frame grabber has
two CL connectors it should be connected to port 1.

• Has the camera been powered up and booted completely before the Vimba
Viewer was started? The boot process is indicated by a 1 Hz green/red flashing
of the camera. After booting has been finished the LED stays green. It starts
flickering in one of the following cases.

- serial communication is taking place

- images are transferred to the host

3. Select the desired camera from

Detected Cameras list.

4. A new camera window appears, as shown in Figure 4 on page 38. This camera
window consists of the following components:

- Viewer toolbar: controls to customize the live camera view

- Controller window: shows camera controls

- Information window: displays camera and event information

- Camera stats: Statistical information

5. Launch the viewing application provided by frame grabber manufacturer.

Note

Camera Link does not provide a Plug-And-Play mechanism. If a camera is attached
to the frame grabber after the transport layer is loaded (during start of Vimba
Viewer), the new camera will not be detected. If a camera is removed after it has
been opened it can also not be detected. The

Refresh button in the Vimba Viewer

does not detect a new Camera Link camera.

Because the transport layer is for controlling the camera only, the Vimba Viewer
window does not show a live image. Therefore, the histogram window will also not
show any data. Image display and analysis is done via applications provided by the
frame grabber manufacturer.

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Figure 4: Vimba Viewer window

Dockable Layout:

The camera window supports a fully dockable layout that allows user to customize
their workspace.

If components are missing in camera window:

If any of the above components of the camera window is missing, then do the
following:

• Right-click on menu or toolbar

• Select the missing component

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Adjust camera controls: Controller window

The controller window is displayed in the top right section of the Vimba window,
refer to Figure 4 above. It is used to configure the camera frame rate, exposure
time, pixel format, and much more.

Explanation of camera controls:

A detailed explanation of camera controls is available in the Goldeye G/CL Features
Reference document:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/goldeye-cl­documentation.html

Grabbing images

To grab images, use the viewer application provided by the frame grabber
manufacturer. It is necessary to configure the viewer application regarding the
incoming image format of the camera.

Best practice:

1. Set the features
Vimba Viewer controller window.

2. Configure the equivalent parameters of the incoming image format for the
frame grabber with the frame grabber viewing application identically.

3. Use the Vimba Viewer features
start and stop image acquisition.

Width, Height, and PixelFormat of the camera within the

AcquisitionStart and AcquisitionStop to

Figure 5: Example frame grabber viewer application

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Grabber configuration files:

You can adjust the image parameters within the application or via an external
grabber configuration file, depending of the used frame grabber.

Refer to the frame grabber documentation for more information on parameter
adjustment.

To obtain frame grabber configuration files, contact our technical support team:

[e-mail]

Camera information: Information window

The information window is displayed in the bottom section of the Vimba window,
see Figure 8 on page 42. It consists of the functionalities described below.

To open the Logging window, click the logging icon, shown left. The
logging window provides camera identifying information including the
serial and ID number.

Figure 6: Vimba Viewer with logging window

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Using a custom application

It is possible to access the Goldeye CL camera without using the Vimba
configuration transport layer. In this case the custom application must open the
COM port of the grabber via the clallserial.dll (or clserXXX.dll) to establish a
communication channel between the host and the camera. The protocol used for
communication with the camera is GenICam GenCP.

Figure 7: Custom GenCP application block diagram

Applicable standards

Two standards are applicable:

• The Camera Link Specification V2.0. You can download it from the AIA website:

http://www.visiononline.org/vision-standards-details.cfm?type=6

• The GenICam GenCP V1.1. You can download it from the EMVA website:

http://www.emva.org/standards-technology/genicam/genicam-downloads/

Using frame grabber transport layer

Some frame grabber manufacturers come with their own Camera Link transport
layer. In this case the Vimba Viewer is not necessary to control the camera.

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Adjusting camera features and grabbing images is handled via an application from
the frame grabber manufacturer.

Figure 8: Frame grabber transport layer block diagram

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Troubleshooting

Helpful hints

Is the camera getting power?

Check the Camera Link status LED underneath the CL port on the backside of the
camera. If the camera is connected to power, the LED should display either or a
continuous green color.

The status LED codes are described in the Goldeye G/CL technical manual. See the

Additional references on page 44.

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Is the camera powered, but not detected in viewer?

• Is the camera connected to the correct grabber port?

If the frame grabber has 2 CL connectors, it should be connected to port 1. If

the grabber has 2 CL connectors, it does not necessarily mean that it is a DUAL­BASE grabber. Refer to the frame grabber manual for more information.

• Has the camera been powered up and booted completely before the Vimba
Viewer was started?

During the boot process the CL status LED underneath the cameras CL port

flashes with 1 Hz in red/green. After booting has been finished, the LED stays
green.

Note that no Plug-And-Play mechanism is available with Camera Link. If a camera is
attached to the frame grabber after the transport layer is loaded (during start of
Vimba Viewer), the new camera will not be detected. If a camera is removed after
it has been opened it can also not be detected.

Is the camera listed in viewer, but images cannot be acquired?

• Compare the incoming image format of the frame grabber with the parameters
set in the camera. Verify that width, height, and pixel format expected by the
frame grabber are equal at the camera side.

• Check if the frame grabber tap configuration is equal to the camera tap
configuration (Feature

DeviceTapGeometry).

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Additional references

Product webpage:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/cameras.html

Product manuals:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation.html

Vimba SDK:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software.html

Knowledge base:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-papers-knowledge-base.html

Software download:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/software-downloads.html

Case studies:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/applications

Firmware:

To obtain the latest firmware for Allied Vision scientific and IR cameras, please
contact our technical support team:

https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/contact-support-and-repair.html

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Specifications

This chapter includes:

• Technical specifications, advanced features, and
measured spectral sensitivity diagrams for each
Goldeye G and CL model

• Frame rates that result when changing the
resolution from smallest to maximum ROI, listing
of frame rates achievable with common video for­mats, and an explanation of frame rates
calculation

• Technical drawings and dimensions of standard
housing models including available lens mount
adapters

• Information about sensor position accuracy

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Advanced features

• Standard-compliant interfaces:

- Goldeye G cameras with Gigabit Ethernet interface are compliant with GigE
Vision v1.2 standard and support Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+, IEEE

802.3af/at)

- Goldeye G cameras have GenICam standard compliant feature control, fea­ture naming in accordance with the SFNC V2.2.0 (Standard Feature Naming
Convention)

- Goldeye CL cameras are compliant to the Camera Link V2.0 standard and
support in addition the GenICam Control Protocoll (GenCP V1.1)

- Goldeye CL cameras have GenICam standard compliant feature control,
feature naming in accordance with the SFNC V2.2.0.

• Support of various innovative InGaAs sensors (FPAs) from a variety of
manufacturers.

• Temperature-stabilized thermo-electric cooling (TEC) and additional heating
available of the FPA to ensure stable and consistently good image quality.

• Temperature monitoring available for both camera and sensor Extended fea­ture set, for example:

- Built-in image correction data sets for non-uniformity correction and

defect pixel correction.

- ROI control including frame rate increase

- Various auto feature control options

- Firmware upload via data-interface

• Support for Allied Vision software solutions: Vimba SDK, AcquireControl (GigE
models only), and others.

• Multi-channel readout to enable maximum sensor frame ratesComprehensive
I/O control options for external triggering, lighting, and device control.

• Compact and lightweight housing.

• Rugged industrial design for machine vision applications (flexible mounting
options, lockable connectors, and others).

Specifications

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Framerates and cooling

Table 4 displays the key sensor features of all Goldeye models. For more detailed
information about temperature control in Goldeye cameras, refer to the section on

Temperature control on page 186.

Models Key features

CL-008 TEC1
G-008 TEC1

InGaAs FPA 320 x 256
344 fps
FPA cooling and heating: TEC1, Min. ΔT = 20K

CL-008 Cool TEC1
G-008 Cool TEC1

CL-032 TEC1
G-032 TEC1

CL-032 Cool TEC2
G-032 Cool TEC2

CL-033 TEC1
G-033 TEC1

CL-033 TECless
G-033 TECless

Table 4: Goldeye key features

InGaAs FPA 320 x 256
344 fps
FPA cooling and heating: TEC1, Min. ΔT = 30K

InGaAs FPA 636 x 508
100 fps
FPA cooling: TEC1, Min. ΔT = 30K

InGaAs FPA 636 x 508
100 fps
FPA cooling: TEC2, Min. ΔT = 60K

InGaAs FPA 640 x 512
301 fps
FPA cooling: TEC1, Min. ΔT= 25K

InGaAs FPA 640 x 512
301 fps
Without thermo-electric cooling (TECless)

Models and modular options

Order code

Model

Goldeye CL-008 TEC1 4168080 4168081 4168083

Goldeye CL-008 Cool TEC1 4168580

Goldeye CL-032 TEC1 4168000 4168001 4168003

Goldeye CL-032 Cool TEC2 4168520

Goldeye CL-033 TEC1 4168030 4168031 4168033

Goldeye CL-033 TECless 4168730

Table 5: Goldeye models and modular options (sheet 1 of 2)

C-Mount

Order code

F-Mount

1 1

1 1

1 1

Order code

M42-Mount

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Order code

Model

Goldeye G-008 TEC1 4068080 4068081 4068083

Goldeye G-008 Cool TEC1 4068580

Goldeye G-032 TEC1 4068000 4068001 4068003

Goldeye G-032 Cool TEC2 4068520 4068521 4068523

Goldeye G-033 TEC1 4068030 4068031 4068033

Goldeye G-033 TECless 4068730

1

Models with F-Mount adapter and M42-Mount adapter are available on

request.

Table 5: Goldeye models and modular options (sheet 2 of 2)

C-Mount

Order code

F-Mount

1 1

1 1

Order code

M42-Mount

Model naming

In addition to family name and model name, the full designation of Goldeye
models can express the temperature control or the housing as well.

Goldeye models are equipped with various active and passive temperature control
devices, for example a Cool housing, or a TEC2, TEC1 or TECless sensor. These
devices are not optional. Also, they are not combinable like a modular design.

When present, each of them constitutes a different Goldeye model. Therefore,
they reflect in the naming or name affix of the model.

Name affix for temperature control

Goldeye models that are equipped with the same sensor may be available with
different temperature controls. To make an unambigous distinction possible, the
temperature control is denoted in the model name.

Name affix Description

TEC2 TEC2 models are equipped with a two-stage thermo-electric

cooling. They are available only with the large Cool housing.

TEC1 TEC1 models are equipped with a single-stage thermo-electric

temperature control. TEC1 models are available with and
without Cool housing.

TECless These models are not equipped with thermo-electric cooling.

Table 6: Distinction between Goldeye models with various TEC stages.

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Note that Table 6 gives only an overview of Goldeye model naming. For more
detailed information on temperature control, refer to Control of the sensor

temperature on page 188.

Example

• Goldeye CL-033 models are available with temperature stabilization and
without temperature control. Names of these models are Goldeye CL-033 TEC1
and Goldeye CL-033 TECless, respectively. Note that it is impossible to distin­guish both models without naming the TEC stage.

Name affix for housing size

Goldeye models are available in two different housing sizes. The larger sized
models are denoted with the name affix Cool.

Name affix Cool

(Industrial design) (Scientific design)

Size 78 mm × 55 mm x 55 mm, 90 mm × 80 mm x 80 mm

Nitrogen chamber No Yes

Fan No Yes

Temperature control TEC1 or TECless TEC2 or TEC1

Table 7: Distinctions between Goldeye Cool models and other models

Examples

• Goldeye G-032 models are available with single-stage temperature control,
and with two-stage temperature control in a Cool housing. They are named
Goldeye G-032 TEC1 and Goldeye G-032 Cool TEC2, respectively.

• Goldeye CL-008 models are available with single-stage temperature control in
both housing sizes. They are named Goldeye CL-008 TEC1 and Goldeye CL-008
Cool TEC1, respectively.

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Goldeye CL-008 SWIR TEC1

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Specifications

electronic full frame shutter

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 320 (H) × 256 (V)

Pixel size 30 μm × 30 μm

Effective chip size 9.6 mm × 7.68 mm

Dark current
(@ +25 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 420 e¯

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 2.5 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 170 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 75 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 60 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Exposure time

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling and

280 ke¯/s

344 fps

6 µs to 200 ms

heating (TEC1)

1

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Table 8: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications (sheet 1 of 2)

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Parameter Values

Stream hold capacity 1524 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+25°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

Table 8: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications (sheet 2 of 2)

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface Camera Link Base, up to 2 taps, 40 MHz,

SDR26 connector, Serial Control Channel

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Tap geometry 1X 1Y: Mono8, Mono12,

Mono14
Tap geometry 1X2 1Y: Mono8, Mono12

Table 9: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

LVDS Inputs CC1 - CC4

Table 10: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount, F-Mount, M42-Mount available

Mass, without adapter 300 g

78 mm × 55 mm x 55 mm

Table 11: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications(sheet 1 of 2)

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Mass, with C-Mount adapter 320 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 370 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 340 g

Table 11: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications(sheet 2 of 2)

Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Temperature setpoints +25 °C (default and calibrated)

+20 °C, +35 °C, +50 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V

Specifications

Max. power consumption 10 W (@ 12 VDC)

Typical power consumption
without cooling

2

Even though the first temperature setpoint is pre-configured to +20 °C, it is

possible to set it to a lower temperature. However, if the sensor temperature is
lower than the ambient temperature, especially in humid environments,
condensation may occur.

Table 12: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

4.5 W (@ 12 VDC)

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SensorFrameRate

10 000 000,,

V2+

H
4

----32+





 171+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

Specifications

Figure 9: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye CL-008 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. It can be calculated using the
formulas below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width),

the formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 8.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height),

the formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of 2.

Formula 1: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with CL‐008 models

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CameraLinkFrameRate

ClFrequency

max 3 H 32+A,

H

Taps

-------------B+





V1–

H

Taps

-------------





CD

++++

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=

FrameRate min SensorFrameRate CameraLinkFrameRate(, )=

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

A

B

C

D

ClMinFValToLValDelay)

ClLValToLValDelay

ClLValToFValDelay

ClMinFValToFValDelay

Formula 1: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with CL‐008 models

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye CL-008 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

25 MHz 40 MHz

Width Height

Mono 8/12,
2 Taps

Mono 14,
1 Tap

Mono 8/12,
2 Taps

Mono 14,
1 Tap

320 256 344 274 344 344

320 240 366 292 366 366

160 120 1117 1059 1117 1117

128 32 4273 4273 4273 4273

128 8 12345 12345 12345 12345

Table 13: CL‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ maximum achievable frame rates

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Goldeye CL-008 SWIR Cool TEC1

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 320 (H) × 256 (V)

Pixel size 30 μm × 30 μm

Effective chip size 9.6 mm × 7.68 mm

Dark current
(@ +5 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 420 e¯

160 ke¯/s

Specifications

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 2.5 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 170 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 75 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 60 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Exposure time

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling and

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 1524 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+5°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may deteriorate.

Table 14: CL‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications

344 fps

6 µs to 1250 ms

heating (TEC1)

1

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Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface Camera Link Base, up to 2 taps, 40 MHz,

SDR26 connector, Serial Control Channel

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Tap geometry 1X 1Y: Mono8, Mono12,

Mono14
Tap geometry 1X2 1Y: Mono8, Mono12

Table 15: CL‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

LVDS Inputs CC1 - CC4

Table 16: CL‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount available,

Mass, without adapter 740 g

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 760 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 820 g

90 mm × 80 mm x 80 mm

F-Mount and M42-Mount available on request

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 780 g

Table 17: CL‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications

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Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V

Max. power consumption 10.5 W (@ 12 VDC)

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 18: CL‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

+5 °C (default and calibrated)

-5 °C, +10 °C, +20 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

5.0 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 10: CL‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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SensorFrameRate

10 000 000,,

V2+

H
4

----32+





 171+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

CameraLinkFrameRate

ClFrequency

max 3

H 32+A,

H

Taps

-------------B+





V1–

H

Taps

-------------





CD

++++

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=

FrameRate min SensorFrameRate CameraLinkFrameRate(, )=

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye CL-008 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. It can be calculated using the
formulas below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width),

the formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 8.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height),

the formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of 2.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

A

B

C

D

ClMinFValToLValDelay)

ClLValToLValDelay

ClLValToFValDelay

ClMinFValToFValDelay

Formula 2: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with CL‐008 models

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Specifications

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye CL-008 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

25 MHz 40 MHz

Mono 8/12,

Width Height

320 256 344 274 344 344

320 240 366 292 366 366

160 120 1117 1059 1117 1117

128 32 4273 4273 4273 4273

128 8 12345 12345 12345 12345

Table 19: CL‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ maximum achievable frame rates

2 Taps

Mono 14,
1 Tap

Mono 8/12,
2 Taps

Mono 14,
1 Tap

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Goldeye CL-032 SWIR TEC1

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 636 (H) × 508 (V)

Pixel size 25 μm × 25 μm

Effective chip size 15.9 mm × 12.7 mm

Dark current
(@ +20 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 400 e¯

380 ke¯/s

Specifications

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 1.9 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 39 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 73 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 47 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Exposure time

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling (TEC1)

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 397 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+25°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

Table 20: CL‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications

6 µs to 200 ms

100 fps

1

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface Camera Link Base, up to 2 taps, 40 MHz,

SDR26 connector, Serial Control Channel

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Tap geometry 1X 1Y: Mono8, Mono12,

Mono14
Tap geometry 1X2 1Y: Mono8, Mono12

Table 21: CL‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

LVDS Inputs CC1 - CC4

Table 22: CL‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount, F-Mount, M42-Mount available

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 340 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 400 g

78 mm × 55 mm × 55 mm

320 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 360 g

Table 23: CL‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V

Max. power consumption 10 W (@ 12 VDC)

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 24: CL‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

+20 °C (default and calibrated)
+5 °C, +35 °C, +50 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

4.5 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 11: CL‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

SensorFrameRate

10 000 000,,

V4+

H
4

----32+





 131+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

CameraLinkFrameRate

ClFrequency

max 3

H 32+A,

H

Taps

-------------B+





V1–

H

Taps

-------------





CD

++++

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=

FrameRate min SensorFrameRate CameraLinkFrameRate(, )=

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye CL-032 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 16.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of 4.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

A

B

C

D

ClMinFValToLValDelay)

ClLValToLValDelay

ClLValToFValDelay

ClMinFValToFValDelay

Formula 3: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with CL‐032 models

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Specifications

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye CL-032 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Mono 8, Mono 12
(2 Taps)

(ROI (W × H)

636 × 508 (full size) 100 100 73 100

636 × 480 107 107 77 107

320 × 240 351 351 292 351

160 × 120 1047 1047 1047 1047

128 × 32 3507 3507 3507 3507

128 × 8 8264 8264 8264 8264

Table 25: CL‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ maximum achievable frame rates

25 MHz 40 MHz 25 MHZ 40 MHz

Mono 14
(1Tap)

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Goldeye CL-032 SWIR Cool TEC2

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 636 (H) × 508 (V)

Pixel size 25 μm × 25 μm

Effective chip size 15.9 mm × 12.7 mm

Dark current
(@ -20 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 400 e¯

30 ke¯/s

Specifications

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 1.9 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 39 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 73 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 47 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Exposure time

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Temperature control Two-stage thermo-electric cooling (TEC2)

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 397 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

-20°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

Table 26: CL‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Image and performance specifications

6 µs to 1250 ms

100 fps

1

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface Camera Link Base, up to 2 taps, 40 MHz,

SDR26 connector, Serial Control Channel

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Tap geometry 1X 1Y: Mono8, Mono12,

Mono14
Tap geometry 1X2 1Y: Mono8, Mono12

Table 27: CL‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

LVDS Inputs CC1 - CC4

Table 28: CL‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount available,

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 780 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 840 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 800 g

90 mm × 80 mm × 80 mm

F-Mount and M42-Mount available on request

760 g

Table 29: CL‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Mechanics specifications

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 10.8 VDC

Max. power consumption 19 W (@ 12 VDC)

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 30: CL‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Operating conditions

-25 °C (default and calibrated)

-5 °C, +10 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

5.5 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 12: CL‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

SensorFrameRate

10 000 000,,

V4+

H
4

----32+





 131+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

CameraLinkFrameRate

ClFrequency

max 3

H 32+A,

H

Taps

-------------B+





V1–

H

Taps

-------------





CD

++++

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=

FrameRate min SensorFrameRate CameraLinkFrameRate(, )=

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye CL-032 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 16.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of 4.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

A

B

C

D

ClMinFValToLValDelay)

ClLValToLValDelay

ClLValToFValDelay

ClMinFValToFValDelay

Formula 4: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with CL‐032 models

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Specifications

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye CL-032 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Frame rate max.

Horiz. Res. Vertical Res. Format name

636 508 Sensor full resolution 100

636 480 Approx. matches VGA

format

320 240 Matches QVGA format 351

160 120 Matches 1/4 QVGA format 1047

≤ 128 ≤ 8 (In all resolutions smaller

than this the frame rate
stays the same.)

Table 31: CL‐032: Image resolutions and formats, and resulting maximum frame
rates

[fps]

107

11123

To achieve the highest possible frame rates for different formats, it may become
necessary to change the GigE streaming features, particularly to adjust the GigE
packet size.

• Smaller packets may be advantageous if using small ROIs

• Larger packets may be advantageous if using larger ROIs

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Specifications

Goldeye CL-033 SWIR TEC1

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 640 (H) × 512 (V)

Pixel size 15 μm × 15 μm

Effective chip size 9.6 mm × 7.68 mm

Dark current

Temporal dark noise (Gain0)

Temporal dark noise (Gain2)

Saturation capacity (Gain0)

Saturation capacity (Gain2)

Dynamic range (Gain0)

Dynamic range (Gain2)

110 ke¯/s

390 e¯

32 e¯

1.2 Me¯

25 ke¯

69 dB

59 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Maximum frame rate

301 fps (in 8-bit and 12-bit pixel format)

at full resolution

Exposure time

1 µs to 200 ms

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling (TEC1)

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1, Gain2

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 392 frames at full resolution

1

Typical values, determined similar to EMVA 1288 under 1200 nm LED

illumination. Given values are mean values of multiple different measurements
at +20 °C FPA temperature, if not stated otherwise.

2

Measured with CDS delay of 12 µs.

3

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+25°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

1

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

3

Table 32: CL‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface Camera Link Base, up to 2 taps, 85 MHz,

SDR26 connector, Serial Control Channel

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Tap geometry 1X 1Y: Mono8, Mono12,

Mono14
Tap geometry 1X2 1Y: Mono8, Mono12

Table 33: CL‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

LVDS Inputs CC1 - CC4

Table 34: CL‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount, F-Mount, M42-Mount available

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 350 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 400 g

78 mm × 55 mm × 55 mm

330 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 370 g

Table 35: CL‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V

Max. power consumption 11.8 W (@ 12 VDC)

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 36: CL‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

+20 °C (default and calibrated)
+5 °C, +35 °C, +50 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

6.3 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 13: CL‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

SensorFrameRate

18 000 000,,

V1+

H
8

----36+





 254+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

CameraLinkFrameRate

ClFrequency

max 3

H 32+A,

H

Taps

-------------B+





V1–

H

Taps

-------------





CD

++++

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=

FrameRate min SensorFrameRate CameraLinkFrameRate(, )=

Resolution and ROI frame rate

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye CL-033 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 32.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of of 4.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator up or down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

A

B

C

D

ClMinFValToLValDelay)

ClLValToLValDelay

ClLValToFValDelay

ClMinFValToFValDelay

Formula 5: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with CL‐033 models

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Specifications

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with the Goldeye CL-033, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Mono 8, Mono 12
(2 Taps)

(ROI (W × H)

640 × 512 (full size) 125 276 301 68 151 234

640 × 480 134 295 321 73 161 250

320 × 256 428 251 909 251 553 855

320 × 240 456 268 968 268 590 912

160 × 120 1404 912 2557 912 2004 2557

128 × 32 5524 3802 9174 3802 8333 9174

128 × 8 17241 12658 25000 12658 25000 25000

Table 37: CL‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ maximum achievable frame rates

25 MHz 55 MHz 85 MHz 25 MHz 55 MHz 85 MHz

Mono 14
(1Tap)

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Specifications

Goldeye CL-033 SWIR TECless

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 640 (H) × 512 (V)

Pixel size 15 μm × 15 μm

Effective chip size 9.6 mm × 7.68 mm

Dark current

430 ke¯/s

(@ +45 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0)

Temporal dark noise (Gain2)

Saturation capacity (Gain0)

Saturation capacity (Gain2)

Dynamic range (Gain0)

Dynamic range (Gain2)

390 e¯

32 e¯

1.2 Me¯

25 ke¯

69 dB

59 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Maximum frame rate

301 fps (in 8-bit and 12-bit pixel format)

at full resolution

Exposure time

1 µs to 200 ms

Temperature control Without thermo-electric cooling (TECless)

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1, Gain2

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 392 frames at full resolution

1

Typical values, determined similar to EMVA 1288 under 1200 nm LED

illumination. Given values are mean values of multiple different measurements
at +45 °C FPA temperature, if not stated otherwise.

2

Measured with CDS delay of 12 µs.

3

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+45°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

1

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

3

Table 38: CL‐033 SWIR TECless ‐ Image and performance specifications

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface Camera Link Base, up to 2 taps, 85 MHz,

SDR26 connector, Serial Control Channel

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Tap geometry 1X 1Y: Mono8, Mono12,

Mono14
Tap geometry 1X2 1Y: Mono8, Mono12

Table 39: CL‐033 SWIR TECless ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

LVDS Inputs CC1 - CC4

Table 40: CL‐033 SWIR TECless ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount available,

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 320 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 370 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 340 g

78 mm × 55 mm × 55 mm

F-Mount and M42-Mount available on request

300 g

Table 41: CL‐033 SWIR TECless ‐ Mechanics specifications

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V

Max. power consumption 6.0 W (@ 12 VDC)

Typical power consumption 6.0 W (@ 12 VDC)

Table 42: CL‐033 SWIR TECless ‐ Operating conditions

(n/a)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 14: CL‐033 SWIR TECless ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

SensorFrameRate

18 000 000,,

V1+

H
8

----36+





 254+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

CameraLinkFrameRate

ClFrequency

max 3

H 32+A,

H

Taps

-------------B+





V1–

H

Taps

-------------





CD

++++

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------=

FrameRate min SensorFrameRate CameraLinkFrameRate(, )=

Resolution and ROI frame rate

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye CL-033 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 32.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of of 4.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator up or down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

A

B

C

D

ClMinFValToLValDelay)

ClLValToLValDelay

ClLValToFValDelay

ClMinFValToFValDelay

Formula 6: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with CL‐033 models

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Specifications

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye CL-033 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Mono 8, Mono 12
(2 Taps)

(ROI (W × H)

640 × 512 (full size) 125 276 301 68 151 234

640 × 480 134 295 321 73 161 250

320 × 256 428 251 909 251 553 855

320 × 240 456 268 968 268 590 912

160 × 120 1404 912 2557 912 2004 2557

128 × 32 5524 3802 9174 3802 8333 9174

128 × 8 17241 12658 25000 12658 25000 25000

Table 43: CL‐033 SWIR TECless ‐ maximum achievable frame rates

25 MHz 55 MHz 85 MHz 25 MHz 55 MHz 85 MHz

Mono 14
(1Tap)

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Goldeye G-008 SWIR TEC1

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 320 (H) × 256 (V)

Pixel size 30 μm × 30 μm

Effective chip size 9.6 mm × 7.68 mm

Dark current
(@ +25 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 420 e¯

280 ke¯/s

Specifications

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 2.5 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 170 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 75 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 60 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Exposure time

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling and

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 1524 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+25°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

344 fps

6 µs to 200 ms

heating (TEC1)

1

Table 44: G‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface GigE Vision

(based on IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T)

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed, Mono14

Table 45: G‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

Table 46: G‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount, F-Mount, M42-Mount available

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 340 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 390 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 360 g

Table 47: G‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications

78 mm × 55 mm × 55 mm

320 g

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints **

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V or via PoE

Max. power consumption <12.95 W (@ PoE),

Typical power consumption
without cooling

** Even though the first temperature setpoint is pre-configured to +20 °C, it is
possible to set it to a lower temperature. However, if the sensor temperature is
lower than the ambient temperature, especially in humid environments,
condensation may occur.

Table 48: G‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

+20 °C (default and calibrated)
+25 °C, +35 °C, +50 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

10.8 W (@ 12 VDC)

6.5 W (@ PoE),
5 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 15: G‐008 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

FrameRate

10 000 000,,

V2+

H
4

----32+





 171+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye G-008 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 8.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of 2.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

Formula 7: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with G‐008 models

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye G-008 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Frame rate max.

Horiz. Res. Vertical Res. Format name

320 256 Sensor full resolution 344

320 240 Matches QVGA format 366

160 120 Matches 1/4 QVGA format 1117

128 32 4273

≤ 128 ≤ 8 >=12345

Table 49: G‐008 SWIR TEC1: Image resolutions and formats, and resulting
maximum frame rates

To achieve the highest possible frame rates for different formats, it may become
necessary to change the GigE streaming features, particularly to adjust the GigE
packet size.

• Smaller packets may be advantageous if using small ROIs

• Larger packets may be advantageous if using larger ROIs

[fps]

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Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 320 (H) × 256 (V)

Pixel size 30 μm × 30 μm

Effective chip size 9.6 mm × 7.68 mm

Dark current
(@ +5 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 420 e¯

160 ke¯/s

Specifications

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 2.5 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 170 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 75 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 60 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Exposure time

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling and

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 1524 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+5°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may deteriorate.

Table 50: G‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications

344 fps

6 µs to 1250 ms

heating (TEC1)

1

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface GigE Vision

(based on IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T)

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed, Mono14

Table 51: G‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

Table 52: G‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount available,

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 790 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 840 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 810 g

90 mm × 80 mm x 80 mm

F-Mount and M42-Mount available on request

770 g

Table 53: G‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V or via PoE

Max. power consumption <12.95 W (@ PoE),

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 54: G‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

+5 °C (default and calibrated)

-5 °C, +10 °C, +20 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

10.7 W (@ 12 VDC)

6.6 W (@ PoE),

4.9 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 16: G‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

FrameRate

10 000 000,,

V2+

H
4

----32+





 171+

------------------------------------------------------------------------

=

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye G-008 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128. For H always use the value rounded up
to the next multiple of 8.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8. For V always use the value rounded up to
the next multiple of 2.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

Formula 8: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with G‐008 models

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye G-008 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Frame rate max.

Horiz. Res. Vertical Res. Format name

320 256 Sensor full resolution 344

320 240 Matches QVGA format 366

160 120 Matches 1/4 QVGA format 1117

128 32 4273

≤ 128 ≤ 8 >=12345

[fps]

Table 55: G‐008 SWIR Cool TEC1: Image resolutions and formats, and resulting
maximum frame rates

To achieve the highest possible frame rates for different formats, it may become
necessary to change the GigE streaming features, particularly to adjust the GigE
packet size.

• Smaller packets may be advantageous if using small ROIs

• Larger packets may be advantageous if using larger ROIs

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Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 636 (H) × 508 (V)

Pixel size 25 μm × 25 μm

Effective chip size 15.9 mm × 12.7 mm

Dark current
(@ +20 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 400 e¯

380 ke¯/s

Specifications

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 1.9 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 39 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 73 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 47 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Exposure time

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling (TEC1)

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 397 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+25°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

Table 56: G‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications

6 µs to 200 ms

100 fps

1

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface GigE Vision

(based on IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T)

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed, Mono14

Table 57: G‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

Table 58: G‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount, F-Mount, M42-Mount available

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 370 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 420 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 390 g

Table 59: G‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications

78 mm × 55 mm × 55 mm

350 g

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V or via PoE

Max. power consumption <12.95 W (@ PoE),

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 60: G‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

+20 °C (default and calibrated)
+5 °C, +35 °C, +50 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

10.8 W (@ 12 VDC)

6.5 W (@ PoE),
5 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 17: G‐032 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

FrameRate

10 000 000,,

V 4+

H

4

----32+





 131+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

=

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye G-032 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128.
For H always use the value rounded up to the next multiple of 16.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8.
For V always use the value rounded up to the next multiple of 4.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

Formula 9: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with G‐032 models

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye G-032 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Frame rate max.

Horiz. Res. Vertical Res. Format name

636 508 Sensor full resolution 100

636 480 Approx. matches VGA

format

320 240 Matches QVGA format 351

160 120 Matches 1/4 QVGA format 1047

≤ 128 ≤ 8 (In all resolutions smaller

than this the frame rate
stays the same.)

[fps]

107

11123

Table 61: G‐032 SWIR TEC1: Image resolutions/formats and resulting maximum
frame rates

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Specifications

To achieve the highest possible frame rates for different formats, it may become
necessary to change the GigE streaming features, particularly to adjust the GigE
packet size.

• Smaller packets may be advantageous if using small ROIs

• Larger packets may be advantageous if using larger ROIs

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Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 636 (H) × 508 (V)

Pixel size 25 μm × 25 μm

Effective chip size 15.9 mm × 12.7 mm

Dark current
(@ -20 °C FPA temperature)

Temporal dark noise (Gain0) 400 e¯

30 ke¯/s

Specifications

Temporal dark noise (Gain1) 170 e¯

Saturation capacity (Gain0) 1.9 Me¯

Saturation capacity (Gain1) 39 ke¯

Dynamic range (Gain0) 73 dB

Dynamic range (Gain1) 47 dB

Pixel operability >99.5 %

Exposure time

Maximum frame rate
at full resolution

Temperature control Two-stage thermo-electric cooling (TEC2)

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 397 frames at full resolution

1

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

-20°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

Table 62: G‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Image and performance specifications

6 µs to 1250 ms

100 fps

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface GigE Vision

(based on IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T)

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed, Mono14

Table 63: G‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

Table 64: G‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount, F-Mount, M42-Mount available

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 810 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 860 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 830 g

Table 65: G‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Mechanics specifications

90 mm × 80 mm × 80 mm

790 g

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V or via PoE+

Max. power consumption 22 W (@ PoE+),

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 66: G‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Operating conditions

-20 °C (default and calibrated)

-5 °C, +10 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

19 W (@ 12 VDC)

8 W (@ PoE+),
6 W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 18: G‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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Specifications

FrameRate

10 000 000,,

V 4+

H

4

----32+





 131+

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

=

Resolution and ROI frame rates

The maximum frame rate achievable with Goldeye G-032 models (in frames per
second — fps) is determined by the ROI size. Calculate the maximum frame rate
using the formula below.

H ROI: horizontal resolution (width).

The formula is valid if H ≥ 128.
For H always use the value rounded up to the next multiple of 16.

V ROI: vertical resolution (height).

The formula is valid if V ≥ 8.
For V always use the value rounded up to the next multiple of 4.

When using the formula, please consider the following:

• Round the denominator down to the next full µs.

• Minimum ROI width is 8 pixels, minimum ROI height is 4 pixels.

• The formula generally outputs very exact values, however when the ROI
approaches its minimum size, the exactness decreases by some degree.

• Computational limitations of the host and image capture software may pre­vent the camera from achieving maximum frame rates.

Formula 10: Calculation of maximum framerate possible with G‐032 models

Examples for maximum frame rates possible with Goldeye G-032 models, using a
number of common resolutions, are listed in the table below.

Frame rate max.

Horiz. Res. Vertical Res. Format name

636 508 Sensor full resolution 100

636 480 Approx. matches VGA

format

320 240 Matches QVGA format 351

160 120 Matches 1/4 QVGA format 1047

≤ 128 ≤ 8 (In all resolutions smaller

than this the frame rate
stays the same.)

[fps]

107

11123

Table 67: G‐032 SWIR Cool TEC2: Image resolutions and formats, and resulting
maximum frame rates

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Specifications

To achieve the highest possible frame rates for different formats, it may become
necessary to change the GigE streaming features, particularly to adjust the GigE
packet size.

• Smaller packets may be advantageous if using small ROIs

• Larger packets may be advantageous if using larger ROIs

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Specifications

Goldeye G-033 SWIR TEC1

Imaging and performance

Parameter Values

Sensor InGaAs, progressive scan,

electronic full frame shutter

Sensor type Focal plane array (FPA)

Spectral range 900 nm to 1700 nm

Resolution 640 (H) × 512 (V)

Pixel size 15 μm × 15 μm

Effective chip size 9.6 mm × 7.68 mm

Dark current

Temporal dark noise (Gain0)

Temporal dark noise (Gain2)

Saturation capacity (Gain0)

Saturation capacity (Gain2)

Dynamic range (Gain0)

Dynamic range (Gain2)

Pixel operability

Maximum frame rate

110 ke¯/s

390 e¯

32 e¯

1.2 Me¯

25 ke¯

69 dB

59 dB

>99.5 %

301 fps (in 8-bit pixel format)

at full resolution

Exposure time

1 µs to 200 ms

Temperature control Single-stage thermo-electric cooling (TEC1)

Analog gain levels Gain0, Gain1, Gain2

A/D converter 14-bit

Image buffer size 256 MB

Stream hold capacity 392 frames at full resolution

1

Typical values, determined similar to EMVA 1288 under 1200 nm LED

illumination. Given values are mean values of multiple different measurements
at 20 °C FPA temperature, if not stated otherwise.

2

Measured with CDS delay of 12 µs.

3

Maximum exposure value given is valid for Gain0 and sensor temperature of

+25°C. Even longer exposures can be set, but the image quality may
deteriorate.

1

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

3

Table 68: G‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Image and performance specifications

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Specifications

Output

Parameter Values

Digital interface GigE Vision (based on IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T)

Bit depth 8/12/14 bit

Pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed, Mono14

Table 69: G‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Output specifications

General purpose inputs/outputs

Parameter Values

Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 2 outputs

RS232 up to 115 200 Baud, 8N1 (adjustable)

LVTTL I / Os 1 input, 1 output

Table 70: G‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ General purpose inputs/output specifications

Mechanics

Parameter Values

Body dimensions (L × W × H)
without lens adapter

Lens mount C-Mount, F-Mount, M42-Mount available

Mass, body only, without
adapter

Mass, with C-Mount adapter 370 g

Mass, with F-Mount adapter 430 g

Mass, with M42-Mount adapter 390 g

Table 71: G‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Mechanics specifications

78 mm × 55 mm × 55 mm

350 g

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Operating conditions

Parameter Values

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (case)

Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (ambient)

Specifications

Sensor cooling temperature,
setpoints

Relative humidity 10 % to 95 %, non-condensing

Power requirements (DC) 10.8 V to 30.0 V or via PoE

Max. power consumption <12.95 W (@ PoE),

Typical power consumption
without cooling

Table 72: G‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Operating conditions

+20 °C (default and calibrated)
+5 °C, +35 °C, +50 °C (other setpoints)
or user-confugurable

10.8 W (@ 12 VDC)

8 W (@ PoE),

6.3W (@ 12 VDC)

Absolute quantum efficiency

Figure 19: G‐033 SWIR TEC1 ‐ Absolute quantum efficiency

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