ALLIED Vision Technologies Bigeye G-1100 Cool User Manual

AVT Bigeye G

Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany

Technical Manual

AVT Cooled CCD Cameras

V2.1.0

2013-July-08

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Contents

Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ................................................... 5

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7

Document history............................................................................................................ 7

Manual overview ............................................................................................................. 8

Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................ 9

Styles ....................................................................................................................... 9

Symbols.................................................................................................................... 9

More information .......................................................................................................... 10

Before operation........................................................................................................... 10

Safety warnings ............................................................................................................ 11

Bigeye G GigE cameras ..................................................................................12

Conformity ..............................................................................................................14

CE.......................................................................................................................... 14

Specifications .......................................................................................................15

Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool .................................................................... 15

Bigeye G-283B Cool ....................................................................................................... 19

Bigeye G-629B Cool / Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool .................................................................... 23

Bigeye G-1100B Cool ..................................................................................................... 27

Spectral sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 31

Filters and lenses...............................................................................................35

Filters ........................................................................................................................ 35

Camera lenses .............................................................................................................. 35

Camera dimensions ..........................................................................................38

Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-283B Cool .......................................................................... 38

Bigeye G-629B Cool ....................................................................................................... 39

Bigeye G-1100B Cool ..................................................................................................... 40

Camera interfaces .............................................................................................41

Gigabit Ethernet port ..................................................................................................... 41

Camera I/O connector pin assignment ............................................................................... 42

Control signals ............................................................................................................. 43

Inputs .................................................................................................................... 43

Input/output pin control............................................................................................ 44

Outputs .................................................................................................................. 44

Trigger timing diagram .............................................................................................. 45

Notes on triggering ................................................................................................... 46

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Description of the data path........................................................................48

Block diagrams of the cameras......................................................................................... 48

Monochrome cameras ................................................................................................ 48

Available Bigeye G camera controls................................................................................... 49

Frame memory.............................................................................................................. 56

Index...........................................................................................................................57

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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies

Contacting Allied Vision Technologies

Info



Technical information:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com

Support:

[e-mail]

Allied Vision Technologies GmbH (Headquarters)

Taschenweg 2a
07646 Stadtroda, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc.

101-3750 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC, V5J 5E9, Canada
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Allied Vision Technologies Inc.

38 Washington Street
Newburyport, MA 01950, USA
Toll Free number +1 877-USA-1394
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Allied Vision Technologies Asia Pte. Ltd.

82 Playfair Road
#07-02 D’Lithium
Singapore 368001
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Allied Vision Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

2-2109 Hongwell International Plaza
1602# ZhongShanXi Road
Shanghai 200235, China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Introduction

Introduction

This Bigeye G Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications,
dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects.

For information on hardware installation, safety warnings, pin assignments on
I/O connectors and GigE port connectors read the AVT GigE Installation Man-
ual.

For information on camera features (camera controls) read the AVT GigE

camera and driver attributes document.

Note



Please read through this manual carefully.

We assume that you have read already the AVT GigE
Installation Manual and that you have installed the required

hardware and software on your PC or laptop (Gigabit Ethernet
network card, cables).

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/
product-literature/hardware-installation-guide.html

Document history

Version Date Remarks

V2.0.0 14.09.12 New Manual - COMMERCIAL RELEASE status

V2.1.0 08-July-2013 • Updated RoHS (2002/95/EC) to RoHS (2011/65/EU)

• Updated Specifications -> Power requirements (inrush
current)

• Added „Surge“ warning

• Corrected number of cycles of Bigeye G-629B Cool / Bigeye
G-629B NIR Cool shutter

• Corrections derived from terminology alignment

Table 1: Document history

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Introduction

Manual overview

This manual overview outlines the contents of each chapter of this manual.

•Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5 lists AVT contact
data (phone numbers and URLs) for both:

– Technical information / ordering
– Commercial information

•Chapter Introduction on page 7 (this chapter) gives you the document
history, a manual overview (short description of each chapter) and
conventions used in this manual (styles and symbols). Furthermore, you
learn how to get more information on AVT GigE Installation Manual,
available AVT software (incl. documentation) and where to get it.

•Chapter Bigeye G GigE cameras on page 12 gives you a short introduction
to the Bigeye G cameras with their GigE technology. Links are provided to
information on GigE Vision and GenICam and to data sheets and
brochures on AVT website.

•Chapter Conformity on page 14 gives you information about conformity of
AVT cameras (CE, RoHS).

•Chapter Filters and lenses on page 35 describes the available filters.
Suitable camera lenses for different focal lengths are provided for
different camera models.

•Chapter Specifications on page 15 lists camera details and measured
spectral sensitivity diagrams for each camera type.

•Chapter Camera dimensions on page 38 provides CAD drawings of
standard housing models.

•Chapter Camera interfaces on page 41 describes in general the inputs/
outputs of the cameras (incl. trigger features): Gigabit Ethernet port,
camera I/O connector pin assignment, schematic input/output block
diagrams as well as a general description of trigger (timing diagram,
definitions and rules).

•Chapter Description of the data path on page 48 describes the data path
of the Bigeye G cameras in block diagrams as well as available Bigeye G
camera controls. For a detailed description of all camera controls see the
document: AVT GigE camera and driver attributes. Furthermore the
image memory, color interpolation is described.

•Chapter Index on page 57 gives you quick access to all relevant data in
this manual.

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Introduction

Conventions used in this manual

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

Styles

Style Function Example

Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting

important things

Courier Code listings, camera output etc. Output

Courier bold Commands sent to the camera Command

Upper case Register REGISTER

Italics Modes, fields Mode

Table 2: Styles

bold

Symbols

Note

This symbol highlights important information.



Caution

This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to fol­low these instructions to avoid malfunctions.



www



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

Example:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com

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Introduction

More information

For more information on hardware and software read the following:

• AVT GigE installation manual describes the hardware installation proce­dures for the AVT GigE cameras (Manta/Bigeye G). Additionally you get
safety instructions and information about camera interfaces (GigE port,
I/O connector, inputs and outputs).

• AVT GigE camera and driver attributes describes the available camera
controls when using AVT‘s PvAPI GigE SDK.

www



www



For downloading the AVT GigE installation manual and AVT
GigE camera and driver attributes go to:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/
product-literature.html

All software packages (including documentation and release
notes) provided by AVT can be downloaded at:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
software.html

Before operation

Target group This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the

camera and is written for experts.

Getting started For a quick guide how to get started read AVT GigE installation manual first.

Note

Please read through this manual carefully before operating
the camera.



Caution



For information on AVT accessor ies and AVT software read AVT
GigE installation manual.

Before operating any AVT camera read safety instructions and
ESD warnings in AVT GigE installation manual.

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Introduction

Safety warnings

Caution



Electrostatic discharge

The camera contains sensitive electronic components that can
be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.

Use sufficient grounding to minimize the risk of damage.

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Bigeye G GigE cameras

Bigeye G GigE cameras

Bigeye G The Bigeye G cameras are cooled cameras equipped with high-quality CCD

sensors from SONY (with EXview HAD microlenses) or from Truesense (former
KODAK) both providing a high quantum efficiency.

For each of these sensors AVT applies special measures (by using only high­quality components and designing a sophisticated circuitry) to provide an
outstanding image quality with low noise.

Image applications The Bigeye G camera series is equipped with a GigE Vision compliant AVT GigE

module. This series distinguishes from the Bigeye P series (equipped with
Pleora GigE module) by providing an extended feature set and AVT software
support.

GigE GigE is the abbreviation for Gigabit Ethernet.

All AVT Bigeye G cameras are GigE Vision compliant cameras with a Gigabit
Ethernet interface. AVT Bigeye G cameras work with standard Gigabit Ethernet
hardware and cables. AVT Bigeye G cameras support cable lengths up to 100 m,
using conventional Cat5e or better network cables.

Gigabit Ethernet has a data rate of 1000 Mbit/s or 1 Gbit/s. Gigabit Ethernet is
capable of handling streaming image data and providing reliable transmission
of image data.

GigE Vision The GigE Vision standard is an interface standard for high-performance

machine vision cameras that is widely supported in the industrial imaging

industry. GigE (Gigabit Ethernet), however, is simply the network structure GigE
Vision is built on.

The GigE Vision standard includes both a hardware interface standard (Gigabit
Ethernet) and standardized communication with the camera and controlling
the camera.

GenICam The GigE Vision camera control registers are based on a command structure

called GenICam that is administered through the European Machine Vision

Association (EMVA). GenICam seeks to establish a common camera control
interface: third-party software can communicate with cameras from various

manufacturers without customization. GenICam is incorporated as part of the
GigE Vision standard, so any GigE Vision compliant camera also complies with
GenICam.

Key benefits • Low-noise CCD cameras with stabilized dual-level Peltier cooling

• Excellent signal-to-noise ratio

• Low dark noise

• Excellent quantum efficiency and low readout noise contribute to the
cameras‘ outstanding performance for low-light applications up to very
long exposure times (> 60 minutes)

• 4 user-configurable input and output ports (no additional I/O cards
needed)

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Bigeye G GigE cameras

• Robust metal housing

• GigE Vision compliant interface enables support for any GigE Vision
compliant third-party software solution

• NIR-optimized variants available
(currently only Bigeye G-132 and Bigeye G-629)

www



For further information on the highlights of Bigeye G types, the
Bigeye G family and the whole range of AVT GigE cameras read
the data sheets and brochures on the website of Allied Vision
Technologies:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
cameras.html

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Conformity

Conformity

Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan­dard cameras of the AVT Bigeye G family that this declaration relates to, are in
conformity with the following standards or other normative documents:

• CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive

• RoHS (2011/65/EU)

CE

We declare, under our sole responsibility, that the previously described AVT
Bigeye G cameras conform to the directives of CE.

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Specifications

Specifications

Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool

Note



Caution



The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any modifications not approved by the manufacturer.

Surge

To avoid damage caused by surge, connect the camera to an
AC/DC power supply. Use a certified industrial power supply
that complies with common industrial standards. Make sure
the polarization of the power supply is correct.

During the camera start-up, inrush currents ≥4 A can occur for
20 ms. Use a sufficiently dimensioned power supply to avoid
damage to the camera.

For the DC signal, use cable lengths less than 30 m. Consider
that the voltage drop increases with the cable length.

AVT (or your local dealer) provides suitable power supplies:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Specifications

Note



Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange
to the glass filter in the camera.

Note



IOD mode uses different exposure process for optimizing
image quality. In combination with SONY ICX285 this leads to
the big differences in frame rates for continuous and IOD
mode.

Feature Specification

Sensor SONY ICX285AL with EXview HAD CCD microlenses

Max. resolution (HxV) 1280 x 1024 pixels

Sensor type CCD progressive

Sensor size Type 2/3

Sensor diagonal 11 mm

Effective chip size 8.26 mm x 6.6 mm

Cell size 6.45 μm x 6.45 μm

Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 24.5 mm (32 tpi)

maximum protrusion: 7.5 mm

Shutter type Electronic global shutter

Max. frame rate

Sensor and lens mount

at full resolution

Max. frame rate with binning
at 640 x 512

ADC 12 bits

Bit depth 12 bits

Pixel format Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed

Output

Table 3: Specification Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool

12.5 fps (continuous)

6.25 fps (IOD)

25 fps (continuous)

12.5 fps (IOD)

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Note



The number of frames (StreamHoldCapacity) depends on
resolution and pixel format. Listed number of frames is
typical for full resolution and Mono8.

Feature Specification

Exposure time 80077 μs … 4294.97 s in 1 μs increments

Binning 2x1, 2x2

Gain 0, +6 dB

Gamma 0.45, 0.5, 0.7

ROI available (Note: decreasing ROI does not increase frame rate)

Trigger modes Continuous mode (image acquisition with maximum frame rate)

IOD mode (Image on Demand: triggered image acquisition)

External trigger event Rising edge, falling edge, any edge, level high, level low

External trigger delay 0 to 102.26 seconds in 1 μs increments

Features

Fixed rate control 0.000233 fps to max. frame rate

Imaging modes Free-running, external trigger, fixed rate, software trigger

Sync Out modes Trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe,

Internal image memory 32 MByte, up to 25 frames

2x2 binning mode: 0 to 204.522 seconds in 1 μs increments

GPO, CCDTemperatureOK

Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2 compliant)

GigE connector RJ45 (8P8C) with horizontal screw-locks

I/O port connector 20-pin Mini D Ribbon (MDR) shielded I/O connector with screw-locks

Camera control interface GenICam V1.0 compliant

Interfaces

I/O 4 inputs (3 optocoupled)

4 outputs (3 optocoupled)

Operating temperature 0 °C to +35 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)

Stabilized cooling
temperature

Power requirements +12 V (+5 %), max. 3.0 A (during camera start-up: inrush current

Power consumption Max. 36 watts

Operating conditions

Table 3: Specification Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool

-20 °C (Peltier cooling)
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)

≥4 A for 20 ms, capacitive load < 2000 μF)

Typical 18 watts (@ 12 V DC)
(maximal frame rates at full resolution)

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Feature Specification

Mass (without lens) <1270 g

Dimensions (L x W x H) 100.8 mm x 90 mm x 99 mm; incl. connectors, without tripod and lens

Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Mechanics

Optional NIR variant Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool

Software packages AVT VIMBA SDK

Options

AVT PvAPI SDK
AcquireControl software (V4.0.0 or greater)

Table 3: Specification Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool

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Specifications

Bigeye G-283B Cool

Note



Caution



The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any modifications not approved by the manufacturer.

Surge

To avoid damage caused by surge, connect the camera to an
AC/DC power supply. Use a certified industrial power supply
that complies with common industrial standards. Make sure
the polarization of the power supply is correct.

During the camera start-up, inrush currents ≥4 A can occur for
20 ms. Use a sufficiently dimensioned power supply to avoid
damage to the camera.

For the DC signal, use cable lengths less than 30 m. Consider
that the voltage drop increases with the cable length.

AVT (or your local dealer) provides suitable power supplies:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Specifications

Note



Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange
to the glass filter in the camera.

Feature Specification

Sensor SONY ICX674ALG with EXview HAD CCD II microlenses

Max. resolution (HxV) 1928 x 1452 pixels

Sensor type CCD progressive

Sensor size Type 2/3

Sensor diagonal 10.972 mm

Effective chip size 10.7 mm x 9.2 mm

Cell size 4.54 μm x 4.54 μm

Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 24.5 mm (32 tpi)

maximum protrusion: 7.5 mm

Sensor and lens mount

Shutter type Electronic global shutter

Max. frame rate
at full resolution

Max. frame rate with binning
at 964 x762

ADC 14 bits

Bit depth 14 bits

6.0 fps (continuous)

5.7 fps (IOD)

12 fps (continuous)

10.9 fps (IOD)

Pixel format Mono8, Mono12Packed, Mono14

Output

Table 4: Specification Bigeye G-283B Cool

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Note



The number of frames (StreamHoldCapacity) depends on
resolution and pixel format. Listed number of frames is
typical for full resolution and Mono8.

Feature Specification

Exposure time 9083 μs … 4294.97 s in 1 μs increments

Binning 2x1, 2x2

Gain 0, +6 dB

Gamma 0.45, 0.5, 0.7

ROI available (Note: decreasing ROI does not increase frame rate)

Video-type auto iris available

Trigger modes Continuous mode (image acquisition with maximum frame rate)

IOD mode (Image on Demand: triggered image acquisition)

External trigger event Rising edge, falling edge, any edge, level high, level low

External trigger delay 0 to 51.13 seconds in 1 μs increments

Features

Fixed rate control 0.000233 fps to max. frame rate

Imaging modes Free-running, external trigger, fixed rate, software trigger

2x2 binning mode: 0 to 102.26 seconds in 1 μs increments

Sync Out modes Trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe,

GPO, CCDTemperatureOK

Internal image memory 32 MByte, up to 11 frames

Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2 compliant)

GigE connector RJ45 (8P8C) with horizontal screw-locks

I/O port connector 20-pin Mini D Ribbon (MDR) shielded I/O connector with screw-locks

Camera control interface GenICam V1.0 compliant

Interfaces

I/O 4 inputs (3 optocoupled)

4 outputs (3 optocoupled)

Operating temperature 0 °C to +35 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)

Stabilized cooling
temperature

Power requirements +12 V (+5 %), max. 3 A (during camera start-up: inrush current >= 4

Power consumption Max. 36 watts

Operating conditions

-10 °C (Peltier cooling)
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)

A for 20 ms, capacitive load < 2000 μF)

Typical 18 watts (@ 12 V DC)
(maximal frame rates at full resolution)

Table 4: Specification Bigeye G-283B Cool

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Feature Specification

Mass (without lens) < 1250 g

Dimensions (L x W x H) 100.8 mm x 90 mm x 99 mm; incl. connectors, without tripod and lens

Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Mechanics

Software packages AVT VIMBA SDK

AVT PvAPI SDK

Options

AcquireControl software (V4.0.0 or greater)

Table 4: Specification Bigeye G-283B Cool

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Specifications

Bigeye G-629B Cool / Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool

Note



Caution



The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any modifications not approved by the manufacturer.

Surge

To avoid damage caused by surge, connect the camera to an
AC/DC power supply. Use a certified industrial power supply
that complies with common industrial standards. Make sure
the polarization of the power supply is correct.

During the camera start-up, inrush currents ≥4 A can occur for
20 ms. Use a sufficiently dimensioned power supply to avoid
damage to the camera.

For the DC signal, use cable lengths less than 30 m. Consider
that the voltage drop increases with the cable length.

AVT (or your local dealer) provides suitable power supplies:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Specifications

Note



Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange
to the glass filter in the camera.

Feature Specification

Sensor Truesense KAF6303E

Max. resolution (HxV) 3072 x 2048 pixels

Sensor type Full-frame CCD

Sensor size Type 35 mm

Sensor diagonal 33.229 mm

Effective chip size 27.65 mm x 18.43 mm

Cell size 9.00 μm x 9.00 μm

Lens mount F-Mount: 46.5 mm (in air)

maximum protrusion: 26 mm

Sensor and lens mount

Shutter type Built-in electromechanical full-frame shutter (min. 100,000 cycles)

Max. frame rate
at full resolution

Max. frame rate with binning
at 1536x1024

ADC 14 bits

Bit depth 14 bits

0.67 fps (IOD)

1.9 fps (IOD)

Pixel format Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed, Mono14

Output

Table 5: Specification Bigeye G-629B Cool / Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool

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Note



A continuous mode is not supported due to the
mechanical shutter.

Note



The number of frames (StreamHoldCapacity) depends on
resolution and pixel format. Listed number of frames is
typical for full resolution and Mono8.

Feature Specification

Exposure time 50688 μs … 4294.97 s in 1 μs increments

Binning 2x1, 2x2

Gain 0, +6 dB

Gamma 0.45, 0.5, 0.7

ROI available (Note: decreasing ROI does not increase frame rate)

Video-type auto iris available

Trigger modes IOD mode (Image on Demand: triggered image acquisition)

External trigger event Rising edge, falling edge, any edge, level high, level low

Features

External trigger delay 0 to 204.52 seconds in 1 μs increments

Fixed rate control 0.000233 fps to max. frame rate

Imaging modes Free-running, external trigger, fixed rate, software trigger

Sync Out modes Trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe,

GPO, CCDTemperatureOK

Internal image memory 32 MByte, up to 5 frames

Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2 compliant)

GigE connector RJ45 (8P8C) with horizontal screw-locks

I/O port connector 20-pin Mini D Ribbon (MDR) shielded I/O connector with screw-locks

Camera control interface GenICam V1.0 compliant

Interfaces

I/O 4 inputs (3 optocoupled)

4 outputs (3 optocoupled)

Operating temperature 0 °C to +35 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)

Stabilized cooling
temperature

Power requirements +12 V (+5 %), max. 3.1 A (during camera start-up: inrush current

Power consumption Max. 37.2 watts

Operating conditions

+5 °C (Peltier cooling)
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)

≥4 A for 20 ms, capacitive load < 2000 μF))

Typical 18 watts (@ 12 V DC)
(maximal frame rates at full resolution)

Table 5: Specification Bigeye G-629B Cool / Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool

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Feature Specification

Mass (without lens) <1390 g

Dimensions (L x W x H) 131.55 mm x 90 mm x 109 mm; incl. connectors, without tripod and

lens

Mechanics

Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Optional NIR variant Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool

Software packages AVT VIMBA SDK

Options

AVT PvAPI SDK
AcquireControl software (V4.0.0 or greater)

Table 5: Specification Bigeye G-629B Cool / Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool

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Specifications

Bigeye G-1100B Cool

Note



Caution



The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any modifications not approved by the manufacturer.

Surge

To avoid damage caused by surge, connect the camera to an
AC/DC power supply. Use a certified industrial power supply
that complies with common industrial standards. Make sure
the polarization of the power supply is correct.

During the camera start-up, inrush currents ≥4 A can occur for
20 ms. Use a sufficiently dimensioned power supply to avoid
damage to the camera.

For the DC signal, use cable lengths less than 30 m. Consider
that the voltage drop increases with the cable length.

AVT (or your local dealer) provides suitable power supplies:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Specifications

Note



Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange
to the glass filter in the camera.

Feature Specification

Sensor Truesense KAI11002

Max. resolution (HxV) 4024 x 2680 pixels

Sensor type CCD progressive

Sensor size Type 35 mm

Sensor diagonal 43.5 mm

Effective chip size 36.22 mm x 24.12 mm

Cell size 9.00 μm x 9.00 μm

Lens mount F-Mount: 46.5 mm (in air)

maximum protrusion: 30 mm

Sensor and lens mount

Shutter type Electronic global shutter

Max. frame rate
at full resolution

Max. frame rate with binning
at 4024 x 1340

ADC 14 bits

Bit depth 12 bits

1.58 fps (continuous)

1.58 fps (IOD)

3.15 fps (continuous)

3.15 fps (IOD)

Pixel format Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed

Output

Table 6: Specification Bigeye G-1100B Cool

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Note



The number of frames (StreamHoldCapacity) depends on
resolution and pixel format. Listed number of frames is
typical for full resolution and Mono8.

Feature Specification

Exposure time 1394 μs … 4294.97 s in 1 μs increments

Binning 1x2, 2x1, 2x2

Gain 0, +6 dB

Gamma 0.45, 0.5, 0.7

ROI available (Note: decreasing ROI does not increase frame rate)

Video-type auto iris available

Trigger modes Continuous mode (image acquisition with maximum frame rate)

IOD mode (Image on Demand: triggered image acquisition)

External trigger event Rising edge, falling edge, any edge, level high, level low

External trigger delay 0 to 102.26 seconds in 1 μs increments

Features

Fixed rate control 0.000233 fps to max. frame rate

Imaging modes Free-running, external trigger, fixed rate, software trigger

Sync Out modes Trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe,

GPO, CCDTemperatureOK

Internal image memory 32 MByte, up to 3 frames

Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2 compliant)

GigE connector RJ45 (8P8C) with horizontal screw-locks

I/O port connector 20-pin Mini D Ribbon (MDR) shielded I/O connector with screw-locks

Camera control interface GenICam V1.0 compliant

Interfaces

I/O 4 inputs (3 optocoupled)

4 outputs (3 optocoupled)

Operating temperature 0 °C to +35 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)

Stabilized cooling
temperature

Power requirements +12 V (+5 %), max. 3 A (during camera start-up: inrush current

Power consumption Max. 36 watts

Operating conditions

0 °C (Peltier cooling)
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)

≥ 4 A for 20 ms, capacitive load < 2000 μF)

Typical 18 watts (@ 12 V DC)
(maximal frame rates at full resolution)

Table 6: Specification Bigeye G-1100B Cool

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Feature Specification

Mass (without lens) < 1320 g

Dimensions (L x W x H) 132.8 mm x 90 mm x 99 mm; incl. connectors, without tripod and lens

Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Mechanics

Optional NIR variant

Software packages AVT VIMBA SDK

Options

AVT PvAPI SDK
AcquireControl software (V4.0.0 or greater)

Table 6: Specification Bigeye G-1100B Cool

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Specifications

Spectral sensitivity

Note



All measurements were done without protection glass /
without a filter.

The margin of error of the QE values is 10%.

This is due to:

• Manufacturing tolerance of the sensor

• Uncertainties in the measuring equipment itself
(Ulbricht-Kugel/Ulbricht sphere, optometer, etc.)

Figure 1: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye G-132B Cool

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Figure 2: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye G-283B Cool

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Figure 3: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye G-629B Cool

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Figure 4: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye G-1100B Cool

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Filters and lenses

Filters and lenses

Filters

• Monochrome cameras are equipped with a protection glass (without IR

cut filter): Transmission > 99 % between 450 nm and 700 nm.
Anti-reflective coating on both sides.

• NIR cameras: Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool and Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool

cameras are equipped with a protection glass: Transmission > 98 %
between 700 nm and 1700 nm. Anti-reflective coating on both sides.

Camera lenses

AVT offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers.

www

For more information go to:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories/lenses.html



The following tables list selected image formats in width x height depending
on the camera type, the distance and the focal length of the lens.

Note

Lenses with focal lengths < 8 mm may show shading on the
edges of the image due to microlenses on the sensor's pixels.



Focal length f / mm
for Bigeye G-132

4.8 852 x 681 1713 x 1368

6.0 680 x 543 1368 x 1093

6.5 627 x 501 1263 x 1009

Object at distance = 500 mm
Width x Height / mm

2

Object at distance = 1000 mm
Width x Height / mm

2

8 508 x 406 1024 x 818

10 405 x 323 818 x 653

12 336 x 268 680 x 543

16 250 x 200 508 x 406

Table 7: Focal length vs. field of view (Bigeye G-132)

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Focal length f / mm
for Bigeye G-132

Object at distance = 500 mm
Width x Height / mm

2

Object at distance = 1000 mm
Width x Height / mm

25 157 x 125 322 x 257

35 110 x 88 228 x 182

50 74 x 59 157 x 125

75 47 x 37 102 x 81

90 38 x 30 84 x 67

Table 7: Focal length vs. field of view (Bigeye G-132)

Focal length f / mm
for Bigeye G-283

Object at distance = 500 mm
Width x Height / mm

2

Object at distance = 1000 mm
Width x Height / mm

4.8 1104 x 949 2218 x 1907

6.0 881 x 757 1773 x 1524

6.5 812 x 698 1635 x 1406

8 658 x 566 1327 x 1141

10 524 x 451 1059 x 911

12 435 x 374 881 x 757

2

2

16 324 x 278 658 x 566

25 203 x 175 417 x 359

35 142 x 122 295 x 254

50 96 x 83 203 x 175

75 61 x 52 132 x 113

90 49 x 42 108 x 93

Table 8: Focal length vs. field of view (Bigeye G-283)

Focal length f / mm
for Bigeye G-629

Object at distance = 500 mm
Width x Height / mm

2

Object at distance = 1000 mm
Width x Height / mm

14 960 x 640 1947 x 1298

18 740 x 494 1508 x 1005

21 631 x 420 1289 x 859

28 466 x 311 960 x 640

35 367 x 245 762 x 508

50 249 x 166 525 x 350

85 135 x 90 298 x 198

2

Table 9: Focal length vs. field of view (Bigeye G-629)

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Focal length f / mm
for Bigeye G-629

Object at distance = 500 mm
Width x Height / mm

2

Object at distance = 1000 mm
Width x Height / mm

100 111 x 74 249 x 166

135 75 x 50 177 x 118

180 49 x 33 126 x 84

300 18 x 12 65 x 43

400 7 x 5 41 x 28

Table 9: Focal length vs. field of view (Bigeye G-629)

Focal length f / mm
for Bigeye G-1100

Object at distance = 500 mm
Width x Height / mm

2

Object at distance = 1000 mm
Width x Height / mm

14 1257 x 837 2551 x 1699

18 970 x 646 1976 x 1316

21 826 x 550 1689 x 1124

28 611 x 407 1257 x 837

35 481 x 320 999 x 665

50 326 x 217 688 x 458

2

2

85 177 x 118 390 x 260

100 145 x 96 326 x 217

135 98 x 65 232 x 155

180 64 x 43 165 x 110

300 24 x 16 85 x 56

400 9 x 6 54 x 36

Table 10: Focal length vs. field of view (Bigeye G-1100)

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Camera dimensions

Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-283B Cool

Figure 5: Camera dimensions: Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-283B Cool (front/side/back)

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Bigeye G-629B Cool

Figure 6: Camera dimensions: Bigeye G-629B Cool (front/side/back)

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Camera dimensions

Bigeye G-1100B Cool

Figure 7: Camera dimensions: Bigeye G-1100B Cool (front/side/back)

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Camera interfaces

Camera interfaces

This chapter gives you information on Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs
and trigger features.

Note



www

For a detailed description of the camera interfaces
(GigE, I/O connector, status LEDs), and operating instruc­tions see the Manta/Bigeye G Hardware Installation Guide
(How to install a GigE camera: Manta and Bigeye G), Chapter

Camera interfaces.

Read all Notes and Cautions in the Manta/Bigeye G Hardware

Installation Guide (How to install a GigE camera: Manta and
Bigeye G), before using any interfaces.

For accessories like cables see:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories/gige-accessories.html



Gigabit Ethernet port

The Gigabit Ethernet port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for
Gigabit Ethernet over copper. We recommend connecting the Bigeye G using
Category 5e or better patch cables and connectors for best performance.

Note



Cable lengths up to 100 m are supported.

The 8-pin RJ45 (8P8C) connector has the pin assignment
according to the Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T).

The GigE port of a Bigeye G camera is screw-lockable.

Accessories

Cables are available from AVT:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/accesso­ries/gige-accessories.html

Ask your local dealer for more details.

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Camera I/O connector pin assignment

Note



Figure 8: 20-pin Mini D Ribbon (MDR) shielded I/O connector

Pin Signal Direction Level Description

1 External Power --- +12 V DC Power supply

2 External GND --- GND External Ground

3 External Power --- +12 V DC Power supply

The I/O port of a Bigeye G camera is different to the one
provided with a Bigeye P camera.

Bigeye G cameras have a 20-pin Mini D Ribbon (MDR) shielded
I/O connector with screw-locks.

4 External GND --- GND External Ground

5 Camera Out 4 Out 3.3 V TTL, active low Camera Output 4

6 --- --- --- Reserved

7 RxD 1 In RS232 Terminal Receive Data

8 TxD 1 Out RS232 Terminal Transmit Data

9 Camera In 3 In Max. 24.0 V Camera Input 3

(GP In 3)

10 Camera In GND In Common GND for

inputs

11 Camera In 1 In Max. 24.0 V Camera Input 1 (GP In

12 Camera Out 3 Out Open emitter,

max. 20 mA

13 Camera Out

Power

14 Camera Out 1 Out Open emitter,

Table 11: Camera I/O connector pin assignment (HD20 Mini D Ribbon)

In Common VCC for out-

puts max. 30 V DC

max. 20 mA

Camera Common Input
Ground (In GND)

2)

Camera Output 3
(GP Out 3)

External Power for dig­ital outputs (OutVCC)

Camera Output 1
(GP Out 1)

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Polarity

selectable

via software

Input state

Input signal

Opto-

Coupler

LP filter

Pin Signal Direction Level Description

15 Camera Out 2 Out Open emitter,

16 Camera In 2 In Max. 24.0 V Camera Input 2

17 Camera In 4 In 3.3 V TTL Camera Input 4 (GP In

18 --- --- --- Reserved

19 RxD 2 In RS232 Terminal Receive Data

20 TxD 2 Out RS232 Terminal Transmit Data

Control signals

The inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software. The differ­ent modes are described below.

Inputs

Camera Output 2

max. 20 mA

(GP Out 2)

(GP In 2)

4)

2

2

Table 11: Camera I/O connector pin assignment (HD20 Mini D Ribbon)

Figure 9: Input block diagram

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Input/output pin control

All input and output signals running over the camera I/O connector are con­trolled by the I/O strobe commands. See AVT GigE GenICam Feature Descrip-
tion and AVT GigE Vision Cameras.

Outputs

Note

For a general description of the outputs and warnings see the
AVT GigE Installation Manual.



Output features are configured by software. Any signal can be placed on any
output.

The main features of output signals are described below:

Signal Description

GPO Configured to be a general purpose output, control

of which is assigned to SyncOutGpoLevels.

AcquisitionTriggerReady Active once the camera has been recognized by the

host PC and is ready to start acquisition.

FrameTriggerReady Active when the camera is in a state that will accept

the next frame trigger.

FrameTrigger Active when an image has been initiated to start.

This is a logic trigger internal to the camera that is
initiated by an external trigger or software trigger
event.

Exposing Exposing – active for the duration of sensor expo-

sure.

FrameReadout Active at during frame readout, i.e. the transfer-

ring of image data from the CCD to camera memory.

Imaging Imaging is high when the camera image sensor is

either exposing and/or reading out data.

Acquiring Active during an acquisition stream.

SyncIn1 Active when there is an external trigger at SyncIn1.

SyncIn2 Active when there is an external trigger at SyncIn2.

SyncIn3 Active when there is an external trigger at SyncIn3.

SyncIn4 Active when there is an external trigger at SyncIn4.

Strobe1 The output signal is controlled according to Strobe1

settings.

Table 12: Output signals

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GPO

Output signal

Opto-

Coupler

Polarity

selectable

via software

Read from

software

Output

mode

selectable

via software

AcquisitionTriggerReady

FrameTriggerReady

FrameTrigger

Exposing

FrameReadout

Acquiring

Strobe1

SyncIn1

SyncIn2

SyncIn3

SyncIn4

Figure 10: Output block diagram

Trigger timing diagram

The following diagram explains the trigger concept in general.

Figure 11: Trigger timing diagram

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Notes on triggering

Trigger definitions

Term Definition

User trigger Trigger signal applied by the user (hardware

trigger, software trigger).

Logic trigger Trigger signal seen by the camera internal logic

(not visible to the user).

Tpd Propagation delay between the user tr igger and the

logic trigger.

Exposure High when the camera image sensor is integrating

light.

Readout High when the camera image sensor is reading out

data.

Trigger latency Time delay between the user trigger and the start

of exposure.

Trigger jitter Variability in the trigger latency time.

Trigger ready Indicates to the user that the camera will accept the

next trigger.

Registered exposure
time

Exposure start delay Registered exposure time subtracted from the

Interline time Time between sensor row readout cycles.

Imaging High when the camera image sensor is either

Idle Is high if the camera image sensor is not exposing

Trigger rules

Exposure time value currently stored in the camera
memory.

readout time and indicates when the next exposure
cycle can begin such that the exposure will end
after the current Readout.

exposing and/or reading out data.

and/or reading out data.

Table 13: Trigger definitions

Note

The user trigger pulse width should be at least three times the
width of the trigger latency as indicated in Chapter Specifica-

tions on page 15.



•The end of exposure will always trigger the next readout.

•The end of exposure must always end after the current readout.

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•The start of exposure must always correspond with the interline time if

Readout is true.

• Exposure start delay equals the Readout time minus the registered expo-

sure time.

Triggering during the idle state

For applications requiring the shortest possible trigger latency and the smallest
possible trigger jitter the user trigger signal should be applied when Imaging is
false and Idle is true.

Triggering during the readout state

For applications requiring the fastest triggering cycle time such that the camera
image sensor is exposing and reading out simultaneously:

Take care that the user trigger signal is applied as soon as a valid trigger ready
is detected.

In this case, trigger latency and trigger jitter can be up to 1 line time since expo­sure must always begin on an interline boundary.

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Description of the data path

Gigabit
Ethernet
interface

16 bit

Frame

memory

14 bit

LUT

12

12

Sensor

Analog

ADC

Camera control

HIROSE I/O

Luminance

Luminance

Gamma

GigE

Luminance

12 bit

LUT

12

12

12 bit

LUT

12

12

14 bit

Horizontal

binning

14

*

bit

14 bit

* 14-bit models:

LUT input: If LUT is activated, only upper 12 bits are used.
Lower 2 bits are unused.
LUT output: 12 bits are filled up with 2 lower zero bits.

Description of the data path

Block diagrams of the cameras

The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of image
data after being read from the CCD sensor chip in the camera. The individual
blocks are described in more detail in the following manual: AVT GigE Camera
Controls. For sensor data see Chapter Specifications on page 15.

Monochrome cameras

Figure 12: Block diagram monochrome camera

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Description of the data path

Available Bigeye G camera controls

The following camera controls are available. The controls are displayed the way
they are seen on the GigE Sample Viewer.

Hierarchy level 1 Hierarchy level 2 Hierarchy level 3 Hierarchy level 4

Info

CameraName

DeviceFirmwareVersion

DeviceModelName

DevicePartNumber

DeviceScanType

DeviceSerialNumber

DeviceVendorName

Firmware

FirmwareVerBuild

ImageMode

FirmwareVerMajor

FirmwareVerMinor

Part

PartClass

PartNumber

PartRevision

PartVersion

SerialNumber

Sensor

SensorBits

SensorHeight

SensorType

SensorWidth

UniqueId

BinningX

BinningY

Table 14: Available Bigeye G camera controls

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Description of the data path

Hierarchy level 1 Hierarchy level 2 Hierarchy level 3 Hierarchy level 4

Acquisition

Tr igg er

AcqEnd

AcqEndTriggerEvent

AcqEndTriggerMode

AcqRec

AcqRecTriggerEvent

AcqRecTriggerMode

AcqStart

AcqStartTriggerEvent

AcqStartTriggerMode

FrameRate

FrameStart

FrameStartTriggerDelay

FrameStartTriggerEvent

FrameStartTriggerMode

FrameStartTriggerOverlap

FrameStartTriggerSoftware

AcquisitionAbort

ImageFormat

AcquisitionFrameCount

AcquisitionMode

AcquisitionStart

AcquisitionStop

RecorderPreEventCount

ROI

Height

RegionX

RegionY

Width

PixelFormat

Tot alB ytesPerFrame

Table 14: Available Bigeye G camera controls

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Description of the data path

Note



This feature is
implemented in the
firmware, but is not
applicable due to
missing lenses that
may support this
feature.

Note



Only available on
Bigeye G-629B

Hierarchy level 1 Hierarchy level 2 Hierarchy level 3 Hierarchy level 4

Controls

DSP

DSPSubregionBottom

DSPSubregionLeft

DSPSubregionRight

DSPSubregionTop

Gamma

Exposure

ExposureMode

ExposureValue

Gain

GainValue

IODMode

Iris

IrisAutoTarget

LUTControl

Shutter

IrisMode

IrisVideoLevel

IrisVideoLevelMax

IrisVideoLevelMin

LUTSelector

LUTMode

LUTEnable

LUTIndex

LUTValue

LUTLoad

LUTSave

LUTInfo

LUTAddress

LUTSizeBytes

LUTBitDepthIn

LUTBitDepthOut

Table 14: Available Bigeye G camera controls

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Description of the data path

Hierarchy level 1 Hierarchy level 2 Hierarchy level 3 Hierarchy level 4

EventControls

EventID

EventAcquisitionStart

EventAcquisitionEnd

EventFrameTrigger

EventExposureEnd

EventAcquisitionRecordTrigger

EventSyncIn1Rise

EventSyncIn1Fall

EventSyncIn2Rise

EventSyncIn2Fall

EventSyncIn3Rise

EventSyncIn3Fall

ConfigFile

EventSyncIn4Rise

EventSyncIn4Fall

EventOverflow

EventError

EventNotification

EventSelector

EventsEnable1

ConfigFileIndex
ConfigFileLoad
ConfigFilePowerUp
ConfigFileSave

Table 14: Available Bigeye G camera controls

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Description of the data path

Hierarchy level 1 Hierarchy level 2 Hierarchy level 3 Hierarchy level 4

GigE

BandwidthCtrlMode
ChunkModeActive
NonImagePayloadSize
PayloadSize

StreamFrameRateConstrain

Ethernet

DeviceEthAddress
HostEthAddress

IP

DeviceIPAddress

HostIPAddress
GvcpRetries
Gvsp

GvspLookbackWindow

GvspResendPercent

GvspRetries

GvspSocketBuffersCount

GvspTimeout
HeartbeatInterval
HeartbeatTimeout
Multicast

MulticastEnable

MulticastIPAddress
PacketSize
StreamBytesPerSecond
StreamHold

StreamHoldCapacity

StreamHoldEnable
Timestamp

TimeStampFrequency

TimeStampReset

TimeStampValueHi

TimeStampValueLatch

TimeStampValueLo

Table 14: Available Bigeye G camera controls

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Description of the data path

Hierarchy level 1 Hierarchy level 2 Hierarchy level 3 Hierarchy level 4

IO

StatusLed1

StatusLedInvert

StatusLedMode

StatusLedGpoLevels

Strobe

1

Strobe1ControlledDuration

Strobe1Delay

Strobe1Duration

Strobe1Mode

SyncIn1

SyncInGlitchFilter

SyncIn2

SyncInGlitchFilter

SyncIn3

SyncIn4

SyncInLevels

SyncOut1

SyncOut2

SyncOut3

SyncOut4

SyncOutGpoLevels

SyncInGlitchFilter

SyncInGlitchFilter

SyncOut1Invert

SyncOut1Mode

SyncOut2Invert

SyncOut2Mode

SyncOut3Invert

SyncOut3Mode

SyncOut4Invert

SyncOut4Mode

Table 14: Available Bigeye G camera controls

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Description of the data path

Hierarchy level 1 Hierarchy level 2 Hierarchy level 3 Hierarchy level 4

Stats

CCDTemperatureOK

StatDriverType

StatFilterVersion

StatFrameRate

StatFramesCompleted

StatFramesDropped

StatPacketsErroneous

StatPacketsMissed

StatPacketsReceived

StatPacketsRequested

StatPacketsResent

Table 14: Available Bigeye G camera controls

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Description of the data path

Frame memory

An image is normally captured and transmitted in consecutive steps. The image
is taken, read out from the sensor, digitized and sent over the Gigabit Ethernet
network.

Bigeye G cameras are equipped with 32 MByte of RAM. The table below shows
how many frames can be stored by each model.

Note

The number of frames (StreamHoldCapacity) depends on
resolution and pixel format. The listed number of frames is
valid for full resolution and Mono8/Bayer8.



The memory operates according to the FIFO (first in, first out) principle. This
makes addressing for individual images unnecessary.

Model Memory size Pixel format/

resolution

Bigeye G-132B Cool 32 MB memory: 25 frames

Bigeye G-283B Cool 32 MB memory: 11 frames

Bigeye G-629B Cool 32 MB memory: 5 frames

Bigeye G-1100B Cool 32 MB memory: 3 frames

Table 15: Image memory size (typical; see note above)

Mono8/
full resolution

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Index

Index

A

acquiring (signal)..................................... 44

acquisition stream .................................... 44

AcquisitionTriggerReady (signal)................. 44

B

Bigeye G cameras...................................... 12

Bigeye G GigE cameras ............................... 12

Bigeye G-1100B Cool............................ 27

Bigeye G-132B Cool ............................. 15

Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool ............................. 15

Bigeye G-283B Cool ............................. 19

Bigeye G-629B Cool .................................. 39

block diagram

monochrome camera ........................... 48

block diagrams

cameras ............................................ 48

, 40
, 38

, 38

C

camera dimensions ......................... 38, 39, 40

camera interfaces ..................................... 41

camera lenses .......................................... 35

cameras

block diagram .................................... 48

CE.......................................................... 14

common GND

inputs............................................... 42

D

data path ................................................ 48

declaration of conformity........................... 14

document history ....................................... 7

duration of sensor exposure........................ 44

E

EMVA ..................................................... 12

European Machine Vision Association (EMVA). 12

exposing (signal) ..................................... 44

exposing (trigger) .................................... 46

exposure cycle (trigger)............................. 46

exposure start delay (signal) ...................... 46

exposure time value (trigger) ..................... 46

exposure (definition) ................................ 46

external GND ........................................... 42

external trigger........................................ 44

external trigger at SyncIn1......................... 44

external trigger at SyncIn2......................... 44

F

focal length............................................. 35

frame readout.......................................... 44

frame trigger ........................................... 44

FrameReadout (signal) .............................. 44

FrameTrigger (signal)................................ 44

FrameTriggerReady (signal)........................ 44

G

general purpose output (GPO)..................... 44

GenICam................................................. 12

Gigabit Ethernet....................................... 12

GigE....................................................... 12

GigE Vision.............................................. 12

GND for ext. power.................................... 42

GPO (general purpose output)..................... 44

I

idle (signal) ............................................ 46

imaging (signal) ................................. 44

input

block diagram .................................... 43

inputs

common GND ..................................... 42

general............................................. 43

in detail ............................................ 43

integrating light (trigger) .......................... 46

interline boundary.................................... 47

interline time (signal) ............................... 46

, 46

K

key benefits............................................. 12

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L

legal notice ............................................... 2

logic trigger ............................................ 44

logic trigger (definition)............................ 46

LUTControl .............................................. 51

M

monochrome camera

block diagram .................................... 48

O

output

block diagram .................................... 45

signals.............................................. 44

outputs .................................................. 44

general ............................................. 43

P

PoE..........................................15, 19, 23, 27

propagation delay (trigger) ........................ 46

SyncIn3 (signal)....................................... 44

SyncIn4 (signal)....................................... 44

SyncOutGpoLevels .................................... 44

system components .................................. 35

T

time delay (trigger) .................................. 46

timing diagram

trigger .............................................. 45

Tpd (definition) ....................................... 46

trigger

timing diagram................................... 45

trigger definitions .................................... 46

trigger jitter (definition)............................ 46

trigger latency time .................................. 46

trigger latency (definition)......................... 46

trigger ready (signal) ................................ 46

trigger rules ............................................ 46

types

Bigeye G GigE cameras ......................... 12

U

R

reading out data (imaging)......................... 46

reading out data (readout) ......................... 46

readout (definition).................................. 46

registered exposure time (signal) ................ 46

RoHS (2011/65/EU).................................. 14

RS232 ............................................... 42

RxD_RS232 ........................................ 42

, 43
, 43

S

sensor row readout cycles........................... 46

software trigger ....................................... 44

specifications .......................................... 15

spectral sensitivity

Bigeye G-1100B.................................. 34

Bigeye G-132B.................................... 31

Bigeye G-283B.................................... 32

Bigeye G-629B.................................... 33

start acquisition ....................................... 44

Strobe1 (signal)....................................... 44

styles ....................................................... 9

symbols.................................................... 9

SyncIn1 (signal)....................................... 44

SyncIn2 (signal)....................................... 44

user trigger (definition)............................. 46

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