ALLIED Vision Technologies Prosilica GB2450 User Manual

AVT Prosilica GB

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

Technical Manual

AVT GigE Vision Cameras

V2.0.5

26 November 2013

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against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This
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Contents

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

Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6

Document history............................................................................................................ 6

Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................ 7

Styles ....................................................................................................................... 7

Symbols.................................................................................................................... 7

Precautions.................................................................................................................... 8

Cleaning optics............................................................................................................... 9

Identifying debris ....................................................................................................... 9

Locating debris .......................................................................................................... 9

Color cameras with IR filter ........................................................................................... 9

Cleaning with air....................................................................................................... 10

Contact cleaning....................................................................................................... 10

Conformity ..............................................................................................................11

Specifications .......................................................................................................12

Prosilica GB650/650C .................................................................................................... 12

Prosilica GB660/660C .................................................................................................... 14

Prosilica GB1380/1380C ................................................................................................. 16

Prosilica GB2450/2450C ................................................................................................ 18

Camera attribute highlights ........................................................................20

Filters ........................................................................................................................21

Camera dimensions ..........................................................................................22

Mechanical drawings .......................................................................................23

Landscape sensor and inline connector.............................................................................. 23

Landscape sensor and vertical connector ........................................................................... 24

Portrait sensor and inline connector ................................................................................. 25

Portrait sensor and vertical connector ............................................................................... 26

Camera lens mount ....................................................................................................... 27

Optical flange focal distance ........................................................................................... 28

Adjustment of lens mount .............................................................................................. 29

Loosen locking ring................................................................................................... 29

Image to infinity....................................................................................................... 29

Camera interfaces .............................................................................................30

Status LEDs .................................................................................................................. 30

Gigabit Ethernet port ..................................................................................................... 31

Camera I/O connector pin assignment ............................................................................... 32

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I/O definition ............................................................................................................... 33

Camera power .......................................................................................................... 33

Isolated IO ground .................................................................................................... 33

RxD RS-232 and TxD RS-232 ....................................................................................... 33

Input triggers .......................................................................................................... 34

Output signals.......................................................................................................... 34

Signal ground .......................................................................................................... 35

Video iris................................................................................................................. 35

Reserved ................................................................................................................. 35

Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example .................................................................... 36

Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example ..................................................................... 37

Video iris user circuit example.......................................................................................... 38

Trigger timing diagram................................................................................................... 39

Notes on triggering ................................................................................................... 39

Firmware update.................................................................................................41

Resolution and ROI frame rates ...............................................................42

Prosilica GB650............................................................................................................. 42

Prosilica GB660............................................................................................................. 43

Prosilica GB1380........................................................................................................... 43

Prosilica GB2450........................................................................................................... 44

Prosilica GB model comparison ........................................................................................ 44

Description of the data path........................................................................45

Prosilica GB: monochrome cameras................................................................................... 45

Prosilica GB: color cameras ............................................................................................. 45

Additional references ......................................................................................46

Index...........................................................................................................................47

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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies

Contacting Allied Vision Technologies

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• 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]

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82 Playfair Road
#07-02 D’Lithium, Singapore 368001
Tel: [phone]
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2-2109 Hongwell International Plaza
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Introduction

Introduction

This AVT Prosilica GB Technical Manual describes in depth the technical speci­fications of the Prosilica GB camera family including dimensions, feature over­view, I/O definition, trigger timing waveforms, and frame rate performance.

For information on software installation read the AVT GigE Installation Man-
ual. For detailed information on camera features and controls specific to the
Prosilica GB refer to the AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features and AVT GigE

Camera and Driver Attributes documents.

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AVT Prosilica GB literature:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/
product-literature/prosilica-gb.html

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Document history

Version Date Remarks

V2.0.0 2011-Jul-14 New Manual - SERIAL status

V2.0.1 2013-Jan-28 • Renamed Camera IO signals

• Reworked cleaning optics section

• Reworked the spectral plots and frame rate vs.height graphs

V2.0.2 2013-Apr-22 • Updated the RoHS directive

• Updated the exposure control values in the Specifications chapter

• Added Status LEDs section

• Updated the pixel format naming according to the GenICam naming con­vention

• Added frame rate formulas in the Resolution and ROI frame rates chapter

• Added VIMBA SDK link in Additional references section

• Updated AVT recommended cabling to category 6 or higher in Gigabit

Ethernet port section

V2.0.3 2013-Jul-05 • Added contact information for Allied Vision Technologies (Shanghai) Co.

Ltd.

• Updated the links to AVT GigE Installation Manual

• Added links to AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features document

to be continued on next page

Table 1: Document history

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Introduction

Version Date Remarks

continued from last page

V2.0.4 2013-Oct-02 • Added optical flange focal distance and maximum lens protrusion infor-

mation on page 28

• Updated Cleaning optics section

• Updated vertical binning value for Prosilica GB660/660C

• Updated table 7 on page 20

• Updated links to AVT PvAPI SDK

V2.0.5 2013-Nov-26 • Added chapter Description of the data path on page 45

• Added a note on camera lens mount dimensions in the following sections:
– Landscape sensor and inline connector
– Landscape sensor and vertical connector
– Portrait sensor and inline connector
– Portrait sensor and vertical connector

Table 1: Document history

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 information bold

Courier Code listings etc. Input

Upper case Register REGISTER

Italics Modes, fields Mode

Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)

Table 2: Styles

Symbols

Note

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This symbol highlights important information.

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Introduction

Precautions

Caution

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www

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Caution

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

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

Example:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com

Do not disassemble the camera housing. Warranty is void if
camera has been disassembled.

This camera contains sensitive internal components.

Caution

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Caution

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Caution

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Caution

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Keep shipping material.

Poor packaging of the product may cause damage during ship­ping.

Verify all external connections.

Verify all external connections in terms of voltage levels,
power requirements, voltage polarity, and signal integrity
prior to powering the device.

Cleaning.

This product can be damaged by some volatile cleaning agents.
Avoid cleaning the image sensor unless absolutely necessary.
Please see instructions on optics cleaning in this document.

Do not exceed environmental specifications.

See environmental specifications limits in the Specifications
section of this document. Special care must be taken to main­tain a reasonable operating temperature. If the camera is oper­ated in temperatures higher than the specified range, the
camera should be mounted on a heat sink.

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Introduction

Cleaning optics

Caution

AVT does not warranty against any physical damage to the
sensor/filter/protection glass or lenses. Use utmost care
when cleaning optical components.

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Caution

Do not touch any optics with fingers. Oil from fingers can
damage fragile optical coatings.

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Identifying debris

Debris on the image sensor or optical components appears as a darkened area
or smudge on a camera image. Do not confuse this with a pixel defect which
appears as a distinct point.

Locating debris

First determine whether the debris is on the sensor glass, IR filter (if used), or
lens. The farther away the debris is from the sensor, the blurrier the debris
appears on a camera image.

Stream a live image from the camera using a uniform target, such as a piece of
paper. To determine if the debris is on the camera lens, rotate the lens indepen­dent of the camera. If the spot moves, the debris is on the lens. Otherwise, the
debris is on the IR filter (if used) or sensor glass.

Color cameras with IR filter

Prosilica GB color cameras are equipped with an IR filter. With no lens or lens
cap on a camera, the IR filter is exposed and debris can accumulate on it. This is
the most probable location for debris. It should not be necessary to remove the
IR filter for cleaning. Clean the outside of the IR filter glass using the tech­niques explained in the next section.

If it is determined that the debris is on the inside surface of the filter glass, or
on the sensor glass, IR filter removal is necessary. Depending on the manufac­turing date of your Prosilica GB camera, the IR filter may be slot type, or pinhole
type. Slot type filters can be removed using a small flat head screw driver. Pin­hole type filters require a pin spanner wrench for removal.

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Introduction

Note

A pin spanner wrench suitable for IR filter removal is available
for purchase from AVT.
AVT P/N: E9020001

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Cleaning with air

Blow directly on the contaminated surface with moderate pressure, clean com­pressed air.

Caution

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View a live image with the camera after blowing. If debris is still present, repeat
the process until it is determined that the particulate cannot be dislodged. If
this is the case, proceed to the contact cleaning technique.

Contact cleaning

Do not exceed 6 bar (90 psi). If using canned air, approxi­mately ~ 4.8 bar (70 psi) when full, do not shake or tilt the
can, as extreme changes in temperature due to sudden cold
air can crack the optic glass.

Only use this method if the above air cleaning method does not sufficiently
clean the surface. Use 99% pure isopropyl alcohol and clean cotton swabs. Wet
the swab in the alcohol. Quickly wipe the optics in a single stroke. Prolonged
exposure of alcohol on the swab can cause the swab glue to loosen and transfer
to the optic glass. Do not reuse the same swab. Repeat this process until the
debris is removed. If this process fails to remove the debris, contact AVT.

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Conformity

Conformity

Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan­dard cameras of the AVT Prosilica GB family to which this declaration relates
are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative docu­ment(s):

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

• FCC Part 15 Class A

• RoHS (2011/65/EU)

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

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential environment. This equipment generates radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Any modifications not expressly
approved in this manual may void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Specifications

Specifications

Prosilica GB650/650C

Feature Specification

Resolution 659 x 493
Sensor Sony ICX424AL, ICX424AQ for color
Type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type 1/3
Cell size 7.4 μm
Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 120 fps
A/D 12 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12
Mono formats GB650: Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed; GB650C: Mono8
Color formats BayerRG8, BayerRG12, BayerGR12Packed, RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed,

YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV444Packed

Exposure control 10 μs to 78.5 s; 1 μs increments
Gain control 0 to 30 dB
Horizontal binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning 1 to 14 rows
TTL I/Os 1 input, 1 output
Opto-coupled I/Os 1 input, 1 output
RS-232 1
Power requirements 5–16 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXA; 5–25 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXB
Power consumption 3 W
Mass 59 g
Dimensions 51 x 89 mm (board size - W x L)
Sensor orientations Landscape, portrait
Connector orientations Inline, vertical
Operating temperature 0 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Trigger latency 1.0 μs for non-isolated I/O, 9 μs for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20 ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5 μs for isolated I/O
Tpd 10 ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3 μs for isolated I/O
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Hardware interface standard IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Software interface standard GigE Vision Standard 1.2
Regulatory CE, FCC Class A, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Table 3: Prosilica GB650/650C camera specifications

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Specifications

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10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Quantum Eciency

Wavelength [nm]

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

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5%

10%

15%

20%

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30%

35%

40%

Quantum Eciency

Wavelength [nm]

Red Green Blue

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

Figure 1: Prosilica GB650 monochrome spectral response

Figure 2: Prosilica GB650C color spectral response (without IR cut filter)

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Specifications

Prosilica GB660/660C

Feature Specification

Resolution 659 x 493
Sensor Sony ICX618
Type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type 1/4
Cell size 5.6 μm
Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 119 fps
A/D 14 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12
Mono formats GB660: Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed; GB660C: Mono8
Color formats BayerRG8, BayerRG12, BayerGR12Packed, RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed,

YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV444Packed

Exposure control 10 μs to 78.5 s; 1 μs increments
Gain control 0 to 30 dB
Horizontal binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning 1 to 14 rows
TTL I/Os 1 input, 1 output
Opto-coupled I/Os 1 input, 1 output
RS-232 1
Power requirements 5–16 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXA

5–25 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXB

Power consumption 3 W
Mass 59 g
Dimensions 51 x 89 mm (board size - W x L)
Sensor orientations Landscape
Connector orientations Inline, vertical
Operating temperature 0 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Trigger latency 2 μs for non-isolated I/O, 10 μs for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20 ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5 μs for isolated I/O
Tpd 10 ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3 μs for isolated I/O
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Hardware interface standard IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Software interface standard GigE Vision Standard 1.2
Regulatory CE, FCC Class A, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Table 4: Prosilica GB660/660C camera specifications

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25%

30%

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40%

45%

Quantum Eciency

Wavelength [nm]

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

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10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

Quantum Eciency

Wavelength [nm]

Red Green Blue

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

Figure 3: Prosilica GB660 monochrome spectral response

Figure 4: Prosilica GB660C color spectral response (without IR cut filter)

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Specifications

Prosilica GB1380/1380C

Feature Specification

Resolution 1360 x 1024
Sensor Sony ICX285AL CCD (ICX285AQ for color)
Type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type 2/3
Cell size 6.45 μm
Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 30 fps
A/D 14 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12
Mono formats GB1380: Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed; GB1380C: Mono8
Color formats BayerRG8, BayerRG12, BayerGR12Packed, RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed,

YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV444Packed

Exposure control 10 μs to 78.5 s; 1 μs increments
Gain control 0 to 30 dB
Horizontal binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning 1 to 14 rows
TTL I/Os 1 input, 1 output
Opto-coupled I/Os 1 input, 1 output
RS-232 1
Power requirements 5–16 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXA

5–25 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXB

Power consumption 3 W
Mass 59 g
Dimensions 51 x 89 mm (board size - W x L)
Sensor orientations Landscape, portrait
Connector orientations Inline, vertical
Operating temperature 0 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Trigger latency 1 μs for non-isolated I/O, 9 μs for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20 ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5 μs for isolated I/O
Tpd 10 ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3 μs for isolated I/O
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Hardware interface standard IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Software interface standard GigE Vision Standard 1.2
Regulatory CE, FCC Class A, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Table 5: Prosilica GB1380/1380C camera specifications

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Wavelength [nm]

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

40%

30%

60%

50%

Quantum Eciency

50%

Red

Green Blue

40%

45%

30%

35%

20%

25%

15%

5%

Wavelength [nm]

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

0%

10%

Quantum Eciency

Figure 5: Prosilica GB1380 monochrome spectral response

Figure 6: Prosilica GB1380C color spectral response (without IR cut filter)

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Specifications

Prosilica GB2450/2450C

Feature Specification

Resolution 2448 x 2050
Sensor Sony ICX625
Type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type 2/3
Cell size 3.45 μm
Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 15 fps
A/D 14 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12
Mono formats GB2450: Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed; GB2450C: Mono8
Color formats BayerRG8, BayerRG12, BayerGR12Packed, RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed,

YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV444Packed

Exposure control 10 μs to 42.9 s; 1 μs increments
Gain control 0 to 30 dB
Horizontal binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning 1 to 14 rows
TTL I/Os 1 input, 1 output
Opto-coupled I/Os 1 input, 1 output
RS-232 1
Power requirements 5–16 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXA

5–25 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXB

Power consumption 3 W
Mass 54 g
Dimensions 51 x 89 mm (board size - W x L)
Sensor orientations Landscape
Connector orientations Inline, vertical
Operating temperature 0 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Trigger latency 2 μs for non-isolated I/O, 10 μs for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20 ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5 μs for isolated I/O
Tpd 10 ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3 μs for isolated I/O
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Hardware interface standard IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Software interface standard GigE Vision Standard 1.2
Regulatory CE, FCC Class A, RoHS (2011/65/EU)

Table 6: Prosilica GB2450/2450C camera specifications

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10%

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Wavelength [nm]

400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Quantum Eciency

45%

Red

Green Blue

35%

30%

20%

10%

15%

5%

0%

Wavelength [nm]

400 450 500 550 600 650 700

25%

40%

Quantum Eciency

Figure 7: Prosilica GB2450 monochrome spectral response

Figure 8: Prosilica GB2450C color spectral response (without IR cut filter)

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Camera attribute highlights

Camera attribute highlights

AVT cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table
below identifies a selection of interesting capabilities of the Prosilica GB cam­era family.

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Control Description

Gain control Manual and auto

Exposure control Manual and auto

White balance Red and blue channel; manual and auto control

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

External trigger delay 0 to 60* s; 1 μs increments

Fixed rate control 0.001 fps to maximum frame rate

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

Sync out modes Trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout,

Region of interest Independent x and y control with 1 pixel resolution

Multicast Streaming to multiple computers

A complete listing of camera controls, including control defini­tions can be found online:

PvAPI users: AVT GigE Camera and Driver Attributes document

VIMBA users: AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features document

low

trigger

imaging, strobe, GPO

Event channel In-camera events including exposure start and

trigger are asynchronously broadcasted to the host
computer

*May vary depending on the camera model

Table 7: Prosilica GB camera and driver attribute highlights

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Filters

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70

80

90

100

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10

20

30

40

Transmission [%]

Wavelength [nm]

50

350 450 550 650 750 850 950

Filters

All Prosilica GB color models are equipped with an infrared block filter (IR fil­ter). This filter is employed to prevent infrared wavelength photons from pass­ing to the sensor. In the absence of IR filter, images are dominated by red and
incapable of being properly color balanced. Monochrome cameras do not
employ an IR filter.

The figure below shows the filter transmission response for the IRC30 filter
employed in the Prosilica GB cameras.

Figure 9: IRC30 filter transmission response

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Camera dimensions

Camera dimensions

The Prosilica GB camera is a board level product which offers several sensor and
connector orientation options. The camera variations are described below and
detailed dimension drawings are provided in the next section.

Sensor orientation Model Description Example

Landscape GB Sensor mounted in

landscape orientation

Portrait GB-P Sensor mounted in

portrait orientation

Table 8: Prosilica GB sensor orientations

Note

GB660/660C and GB2450/2450C do not support a portrait
sensor orientation.

GB1380, GS1380

GB1380-P, GS1380-P

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Connector orientation Model Description Example

Inline GB Ethernet and I/O connec-

tors are in parallel with
camera board

Vertical GB-V Ethernet and I/O connec-

tors are perpendicular to
camera board

Table 9: Prosilica GB connector orientations

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GB1380-V

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Mechanical drawings

42.2

19.169.9

16.5

16.5

45.2

1.6

5.2

3

6 PLCS TYP

2.6

2 PLCS TYP

2.5

4.3

19.1

9.4

M2.5x0.45
2 PLCS TYP

15.9

15.7

9.4

23.6

29.5

4.8

13.6

ITEM 3: SONY ICX285

ITEM 1: 3M 10214-55G3PC
ITEM 2: HALO HFJ11-1G16E-L12RL

1

2

50.8

45.7

31.2

3.2

Mechanical drawings

Landscape sensor and inline connector

Note

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Assembly shown below is without the camera lens
mount. See figure 14 for lens mount dimensions.

Figure 10: Prosilica GB1380/GB1380C mechanical drawing

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Mechanical drawings

45.2

19.169.9

16.5

42.2

16.5

64.7

3

6 PLCS TYP

3.2

2 PLCS TYP

2.6

19.1

9.4

16.5

15.7

5.8

ITEM 3: SONY ICX285

ITEM 1: 3M 10214-6212PC
ITEM 2: HALO HFJV1-E1G16-L12RL

21.6

1.6

16.5

5.2

13.5

2

1

M2.5x0.45
2 PLCS TYP

29.5

45.7

23.6

16

31.2

9.1

50.8

Landscape sensor and vertical connector

Note



Assembly shown below is without the camera lens
mount. See figure 14 for lens mount dimensions.

Figure 11: Prosilica GB1380-V/GB1380C-V mechanical drawing

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69.9

16.5

16.5

42.2

19.1

45.2

ITEM 3: SONY ICX285

ITEM 1: 3M 10214-55G3PC
ITEM 2: HALO HFJ11-1G16E-L12RL

3

2 PLCS TYP

2.6

6 PLCS TYP

3.2

2.5

4.3

19.1

1.6

5.2

15.9

13.6

15.7

9.4

23.6

29.5

4.8

2 PLCS TYP

M2.5x0.45

9.4

1

2

31.2

45.7

50.8

Portrait sensor and inline connector

Note



Assembly shown below is without the camera lens
mount. See figure 14 for lens mount dimensions.

Figure 12: Prosilica GB1380-P/GB1380C-P mechanical drawing

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64.7

19.1

16.542.2

45.2

16.5

69.9

2

1

9.1

M2.5x0.45

31.2

23.6

16

45.7

29.5

2 PLCS TYP

50.8

3

2 PLCS TYP

2.6

19.1

3.2

6 PLCS TYP

9.4

5.8

15.7

16.5

13.5

16.5

21.6

1.6

5.2

ITEM 3: SONY ICX285

ITEM 1: 3M 10214-6212PC
ITEM 2: HALO HFJV1-E1G16-L12RL

Portrait sensor and vertical connector

Note



Assembly shown below is without the camera lens
mount. See figure 14 for lens mount dimensions.

Figure 13: Prosilica GB1380-PV/GB1380C-PV mechanical drawing

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32.5

26.7

7.4

11.4

16.5

21.3*

38.1

*Nominal value
Add 0.3 mm for color cameras

Camera lens mount

Figure 14: Prosilica GB lens mount

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Optical flange focal distance Flange focal distance

IR cut filter thickness Sensor window thickness+

3

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





–

A

A

Flange focal distance

Max. lens protrusion

IR cut filter thickness Sensor window thickness

Section A-A

Image sensor die

Optical flange focal distance

Optical flange focal distance is the optical distance from the mounting flange to
the image sensor die (see figure 15). Optical flange focal distance can be calcu­lated as:

Figure 15: Cross section of typical Prosilica GB front assembly with C-Mount

Camera Sensor orientation Lens protrusion

[mm]

IR cut filter*

[mm]

Sensor window

[mm]

Nominal flange focal

distance [mm]

GB650C Landscape 8.88 1.00 0.76 18.11
GB650C Portrait 9.27 1.00 0.76 18.11
GB650 Landscape 13.64 0.00 0.75 17.78
GB650 Portrait 13.64 0.00 0.75 17.78
GB660C Landscape 8.41 1.00 0.75 18.11
GB660 Landscape 13.64 0.00 0.75 17.78
GB1380C Landscape 8.88 1.00 0.75 18.11
GB1380C Portrait 9.32 1.00 0.75 18.11
GB1380 Landscape 13.64 0.00 0.75 17.78
GB1380 Portrait 13.64 0.00 0.75 17.78
GB2450C Landscape 8.29 1.00 0.50 18.03
GB2450 Landscape 13.64 0.00 0.50 17.69

* Only color camera models are equipped with IR cut filter.

Table 10: Flange focal distance and maximum lens protrusion for Prosilica GB cameras with C-Mount

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LOCKING RING

C-MOUNT RING

LOCKING WRENCH

Adjustment of lens mount

www



The C-Mount or CS-Mount is adjusted at the factory and should not require
adjusting. If for some reason the lens mount requires adjustment, use the fol­lowing method.

Prosilica GB cameras can be equipped with an adjustable C­Mount or a CS-Mount depending on sensor size and camera
order code. AVT Modular Concept for more information:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/
product-literature/avt-modular-concept.html

Figure 16: Prosilica GB camera front view

Loosen locking ring

Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the locking ring. Be careful not to scratch
the camera. When the locking ring is loose, unthread the ring a few turns from
the camera face.

Note

A wrench suitable for this procedure is available for purchase
from AVT.
AVT P/N: 02-5003A



Image to infinity

Use a C-Mount compatible lens (CS-Mount compatible lens, if using CS ring)
that allows an infinity focus. Set the lens to infinity and image a distant object—
10 to 15 m should suffice. Make sure the lens is firmly threaded onto the C­Mount ring. Rotate the lens and C-Mount ring until the image is focused. Care­fully tighten the locking ring and recheck focus.

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Camera interfaces

GIGABIT ETHERNET PORT

I/O PORT:
CAMERA POWER
EXTERNAL SYNC IO
RS232 TX/RX

LED2

LED1

Camera interfaces

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

www

For more information on GigE accessories:

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



Figure 17: Prosilica GB connection ports

Status LEDs

The color of the LEDs have the following meaning:

LED Color Status

LED1 Flashing green Camera is powered

Solid green Camera is booted, and link with the

host is established

LED2 Flashing/solid orange Ethernet activity

Table 11: Status of LEDs in Prosilica GB

Note

Once the camera is booted, LED1 will remain solid green as
lo ng as th e cam er a i s p ower ed, ev en if conn ec ti on wi th th e h os t
is lost.



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Camera interfaces

Gigabit Ethernet port

The Gigabit Ethernet port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for
Gigabit Ethernet over copper. We recommend using Category 6 or higher com­patible cabling and connectors for best performance.

www



Note



Note



The AVT GigE Installation Manual offers detailed instructions
for using Prosilica GB cameras.

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/
Products/Technical_Manual/GigE_Install_Manual/
AVT_GigE_Installation_Manual.pdf

See Hardware Selection for AVT GigE Cameras application
note for a list of recommended Ethernet adapters:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/
Support/Application_Notes/
Hardware_Selection_for_AVT_GigE_Cameras.pdf

A standard Ethernet adapter is available for purchase from AVT:
AVT P/N: 02-3002A
Model: Intel Pro 1000/PT

Cable lengths up to 100 m are supported.

The 8-pin RJ-45 jack has the pin assignment according to the
Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T).

Cables with screw-lock connectors are available for purchase
from AVT:

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

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Camera interfaces

Pin Signal Direction Level Description

1 Camera Power In 5–16* VDC Power supply

2 Camera GND In GND for ext. power Ground for camera power

supply

3In 1 In U

in

(high) = 5–24 V

U

in

(low) = 0–0.8 V

Input 1 opto-isolated
(SyncIn1)

4 Isolated IO

GND

In/Out Common GND for

In/Out

Isolated input and output
signal ground

5 Out 1 Out Open emitter max.

20 mA

Output 1 opto-isolated
(SyncOut1)

6 Video Iris Out --- PWM signal for iris control

7 Reserved --- --- ---

8 Camera Power In 5–16* VDC Power supply

9 Camera GND Out GND for ext. power Ground for camera power

supply

10 TxD RS-232 Out RS-232 Terminal transmit data

11 RxD RS-232 In RS-232 Terminal receive data

12 In 2 In LVTTL max. 3.3 V Input 2 non-isolated

(SyncIn2)

13 Out 2 Out LVTTL max. 3.3 V Output 2 non-isolated

(SyncOut2)

14 Signal GND --- --- Ground for RS-232 and non-

isolated outputs

*Some models offer 5–25 VDC. See Camera power section for details.

7

1

14

8

Camera I/O connector pin assignment

Figure 18: Camera I/O connector pin assignment

The General Purpose I/O port uses a 3M 10214-55G3PC (or 3M 10214-6212PC)
connector on the camera side. The mating cable connector is 3M 10114-3000PE
or a connector with shielded housing 3M 10314-3210-00X (X indicates color
preference).

Note



The cable side Hirose connector is available for purchase from
AVT.
AVT P/N: 02-7003A

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Camera interfaces

I/O definition

Camera power

The Prosilica GB camera family has recently been updated to offer an expanded
input power voltage range. The camera serial number is used to differentiate
between cameras that offer 5–16 VDC and those that offer 5–25 VDC.

Caution

SN: 02-22XXA, 5–16 V. 12 V nominal.

SN: 02-22XXB, 5–25 V. 12 V nominal.



Note



Isolated IO ground

The Isolated IO GND connection provides the user ground reference and return
path for In 1, and Out 1. It is recommended that the ground wiring be physically
close to the In/Out wiring to prevent parasitic coupling. For example, a good
cable design connects In 1 to one conductor of a twisted pair, Isolated IO GND
to the second conductor of the same twisted pair.

RxD RS-232 and TxD RS-232

These signals are RS-232 compatible. These signals allow communication from
the host system via the Ethernet port to a peripheral device connected to the
camera. These signals are not isolated; therefore, careful attention should be
used when designing cabling in noisy environments.

A 12 V power adapter with camera connector is available for
purchase from AVT:

• AVT P/N: 02-8007A North America Supply.

• AVT P/N: 02-8008A Universal Supply.

www



For complete RS-232 description and usage, see:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/
Support/Application_Notes/ApplNote_-_RS­232_AVT_GigE.pdf

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Camera interfaces

Input triggers

Input triggers allow the camera to be synchronized to an external event. The
camera can be programmed to trigger on the rising edge, falling edge, both
edges, or level of the signal. The camera can also be programmed to capture an
image at some programmable delay time after the trigger event.

In 1 – opto-isolated

In 1 is optically isolated and can be used in electrically noisy environments to
prevent false trigger events. Tie Camera GND to Isolated IO GND to complete
the trigger circuit. Compared to the non-isolated trigger, In 1 has a longer
propagation time. It can be driven from 5 to 24 V with a minimum current
source of 10 mA. See Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example for more
information.

In 2 – non-isolated

In 2 is non-isolated and can be used when a faster trigger is required and when
environmental noise is inconsequential. The required signal is low voltage TTL

3.3 V. Tie Signal GND to Camera GND to complete the trigger circuit. See Cam-

era I/O non-isolated user circuit example for more wiring information.

Caution

Do not exceed 5.5 V on signal inputs unless otherwise indi­cated



Output signals

Output signals can be assigned to a variety of internal camera signals via soft­ware. They can be configured to active high or active low. The internal camera
signals are listed as follows:

Exposing Corresponds to when camera is integrating light

Trigger Ready Indicates when the camera is ready to accept a trigger signal

Trigger Input A relay of the trigger input signal used to “daisy chain” the

trigger signal for multiple cameras

Readout Valid when camera is reading out data

Imaging Valid when camera is exposing or reading out

Strobe Programmable pulse based on one of the above events

GPO User programmable binary output

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Out 1 – opto-isolated

Out 1 is optically isolated and should be used in noisy environments. Out 1
requires a pull up resistor of greater than 1 KΩ to the user’s 5 V logic supply. Tie
Camera GND to Isolated IO GND to complete the external circuit. See Camera I/

O opto-isolated user circuit example for more information.

Out 2– non-isolated

Out 2 signal is not electrically isolated and can be used when environmental
electrical noise is inconsequential and faster trigger response is required. Use

Signal GND to complete the external circuit. The output signal is a low voltage
TTL, maximum 3.3 V. Not suitable for driving loads in excess of 24 mA. See

Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example for more wiring information.

Signal ground

Signal Ground must be connected to the user’s external circuit ground if In 2 or
Out 2 is to be used, or if the RS-232 port is to be used. Note that Signal Ground

is common with Camera GND; however, it is good practice to provide a separate
ground connection for power and signal.

Video iris

This signal can be used to drive the video input of a video iris lens. See Video iris

user circuit example section for wiring information.

Reserved

These signals are reserved for future use and should be left disconnected.

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Camera interfaces

User Power

CABLE SIDE

Isolated IO GND

In1(Driver)

Camera GND

In1

3M 10114-3000PE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Out1 (Receiver)

Out1

Camera GND

R2

Camera Power

Camera Power

R1

USER

POWER

RECOMMENDED VALUES

R1* R2

5 V 0 1 K Ω

12 V 0.7 K Ω 2.7 KΩ

24 V 1.8 K Ω 4.7 KΩ

Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example

Figure 19: Prosilica GB isolated trigger user circuit

* Cameras with SN: 02-XXXXX-0XXXX, R1 necessary for input greater than 5 V,
see table above. Cameras with SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX, no R1 is necessary, 5–24 V.

Caution

Input: Incoming trigger must be able to source 10 mA.

Output: User power, with pull-up resistor R2 is required.



Isolated output is connected to the open collector of Fairchild MOCD207. The
corresponding transistor emitter is connected to isolated ground. See the Fair­child MOCD207 datasheet for more detailed information.

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CABLE SIDE

IN 2 (3.3 V DRIVER)

CAMERA GND

3M 10114-3000PE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

OUT 2 (3.3 V RECEIVER)

CAMERA POWER

Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example

Figure 20: Prosilica GB non-isolated trigger user circuit

Caution



The non-isolated trigger circuit is connected to a Texas Instruments
SN74LVC2G241 buffer/driver inside the camera. See the Texas Instruments
SN74LVC2G241 for more detailed information.

Input: Incoming trigger must be able to source 10 μA, at 3.3 V.
Input trigger voltage greater than 5.5 V will damage the cam­era.

Output: The maximum sync output current is 24 mA, at 3.3 V.

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Camera interfaces

CABLE SIDE

CAMERA GND

3M10114-3000PE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

CAMERA GND
CAMERA POWER

CAMERA POWER

1
2
3
4

LENS POWER

VIDEO SIGNAL
LENS GROUND

JEITA CONNECTOR

Video iris user circuit example

Prosilica GB series cameras provide built-in auto iris controls for controlling
video-type auto-iris lenses. These lenses are available from many popular secu­rity lens companies including Pentax, Fujinon, Tamron, Schneider and others.

Remote iris lens control allows the camera to be more adaptable to changing
light conditions. It allows the user to manually control the exposure and gain
values and rely solely on the auto iris for adjustment to ambient lighting.

Caution



The following schematic uses CAMERA POWER to power the
video iris lens, and assumes CAMERA POWER = 12 V. Most video
iris lenses operate at a 8–16 V input voltage. Therefore, this

circuit is not appropriate if using a 24 V camera power sup­ply. Doing so may irreparably damage your lens. Please con-

sult your video iris lens specifications for the appropriate drive
voltage.

Figure 21: Prosilica GB video iris user circuit diagram

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User trigger

Logic trigger

Exposure

Readout

Trigger ready

Imaging

Interline time

Idle

Tpd

Trigger
latency

Exposure

start delay

Trigger

jitter

Registered
exposure time

Readout time

NN+1

NN+1

Note: Jitter at the
beginning of an exposure
has no eect on the
length of exposure.

Trigger timing diagram

Figure 22: Prosilica GB internal signal timing waveforms

Notes on triggering

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 trigger and the

Exposure High when the camera image sensor is integrating

Readout High when the camera image sensor is reading out

Trigger latency Time delay between the user trigger and the start

Trigger jitter Error in the trigger latency time

Table 12: Explanation of signals in timing diagram

logic trigger

light

data

of exposure

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Term Definition

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 read-

Interline time Time between sensor row readout cycles

Imaging High when the camera image sensor is either

Idle High if the camera image sensor is not exposing

Table 12: Explanation of signals in timing diagram

Exposure time value currently stored in the camera
memory

out 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

Trigger rules

Note

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

Specifications on page 12.



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

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

•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. In this case, Trigger Latency and Trigger Jitter are as indi-
cated in the camera specifications.

Triggering during the readout state

For applications requiring the fastest triggering cycle time whereby the camera
image sensor is exposing and reading out simultaneously, apply the User Trigger
signal as soon as a valid Trigger Ready is detected. In this case, Trigger Latency
and Trigger Jitter can be up to 1 row time since Exposure must always begin on
an Interline boundary.

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Firmware update

Firmware update

Firmware updates are carried out via the GigE connection. AVT provides an
application for all Prosilica GB cameras that loads firmware to the camera using
a simple interface. New feature introductions and product improvements moti­vate new firmware releases. All users are encouraged to use the newest firm­ware available and complete the firmware update if necessary.

www



www



Download the latest GigE firmware loader from the AVT
website:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/
firmware.html

For more information on GigE firmware update:

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/
Support/Application_Notes/AppNote_­_GigE_Firmware_Update.pdf

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Resolution and ROI frame rates

Frame rate

1

14.39 μs Height 1114.28 μs+

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

=

100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

0 100 200 300 400 500

Frame Rate [fps]

Height [pixels]

Resolution and ROI frame rates

This section charts the resulting frame rate from changing sensor region of
interest (ROI), from full image to a single line.

Note



Prosilica GB650

• Frame rate data was generated using

StreamBytesPerSecond = 124 MB/s and an 8 bit pixel
format such as Mono8 or BayerRG8. Frame rates may be
lower if using network hardware incapable of 124 MB/s.

• The camera frame rate can be increased by reducing the
camera's Height attribute, resulting in a decreased
region of interest (ROI) or “window”.

• The camera frame rate can also be increased by increas­ing the camera's BinningY attribute, resulting in a verti­cally scaled image (less overall height with same field of
view).

• There is no frame rate increase with reduced width.

Figure 23: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GB650

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Resolution and ROI frame rates

Frame rate

1

13.26 μs Height 1844.78 μs+

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

=

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

0 100 200 300 400 500

Frame Rate [fps]

Height [pixels]

Frame rate

1

27.79 μs Height 4881.40 μs+

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

=

30

55

80

105

130

155

180

205

0 150 300 450 600 750 900 1050

Frame Rate [fps]

Height [pixels]

Prosilica GB660

Figure 24: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GB660

Prosilica GB1380

Figure 25: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GB1380

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Resolution and ROI frame rates

Frame rate

1

26.63 μs Height 12079.91 μs+

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

=

15

25

35

45

55

65

75

85

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100

Frame Rate [fps]

Height [pixels]

10

100

1000

0 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100

Frame Rate [fps]

Height [pixels]

GB650 GB660 GB1380 GB2450

Prosilica GB2450

Figure 26: Frame rate vs. height for Prosilica GB2450

Prosilica GB model comparison

Figure 27: Maximum frame rate comparison for select models

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Description of the data path

HIROSE I/O

RS232

Sensor

Analog

Analog

ADC

Analog Analog

Gain

Vertical

binning /

Vertical ROI

12 bit

12 bit

GigE

12 bit

Frame

memory

Gigabit

Ethernet
interface

‡

Factory calibrated. NOT a user control.

Camera control

Oset

‡

Horizontal

binning

12 bit

Horizontal

ROI

HIROSE I/O

RS232

Sensor

Analog

Analog

ADC

12 bit

Analog

Analog

Gain

Horizontal

binning*

Vertical

binning* /

Vertical ROI

12 bit

Gigabit

Ethernet
interface

12 bit

White balance

Oset

‡

8 bit

8/12 bit

Bayer

†

Interpolation

3 X 3

Frame

memory

‡

Factory calibrated. NOT a user control.

†

For on-camera interpolated PixelFormats only—outputs 8 bit.
Raw un-interpolated PixelFormats skip this block—outputs 12 bit.

GigE

12 bit

Horizontal

ROI

Camera control

*

Color information lost while binning is active.

Description of the data path

The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of image
data. The individual blocks are described in more detail in the AVT GigE Camera
and Driver Features document.

Prosilica GB: monochrome cameras

Figure 28: Block diagram of monochrome Prosilica GB cameras

Prosilica GB: color cameras

Figure 29: Block diagram of color Prosilica GB cameras

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Additional references

Additional references

Prosilica GB webpage

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/products/cameras/gigabit-ethernet/
prosilica-gb.html

Prosilica GB Documentation

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/product-literature/
prosilica-gb.html

AVT VIMBA SDK

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/products/software/vimba-sdk.html

AVT GigE PvAPI SDK

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/products/legacy.html

AVT Knowledge Base

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/knowledge-base.html

AVT Case Studies

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/products/applications/industrial­inspection.html

Prosilica GB Firmware

http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/firmware.html

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Index

Index

A

Adjustment of C-Mount .............................. 29

B

Block diagram

Prosilica GB color cameras .................... 45

Prosilica GB monochrome cameras.......... 45

C

Camera dimensions ................................... 22

Camera GND...................................32

Camera interfaces ..................................... 30

Camera Power ..................................... 32

CE..................................... 11

Cleaning optics ..........................................9

Connector orientation ............................... 22

Copyright.................................................. 2

, 12, 14, 16, 18

, 34, 35

, 33

D

Data path................................................ 45

Declaration of conformity........................... 11

Document history ....................................... 6

E

Environmental specifications ........................8

Exposing (trigger) .................................... 40

Exposure (definition) ................................ 39

exposure cycle (trigger)............................. 40

Exposure start delay (signal) ...................... 40

In 1........................................ 32

In 2........................................ 32

Integrating light (trigger).......................... 39

Interline boundary ................................... 40

Interline time (signal)............................... 40

Isolated IO GND.........................32

, 33, 34
, 34, 35

, 33, 34, 35

L

Legal notice .............................................. 2

Logic trigger (definition) ........................... 39

M

Mechanical drawing

Camera lens mount.............................. 27

Landscape sensor and inline connector ... 23

Landscape sensor and vertical connector . 24

Portrait sensor and inline connector ....... 25

Portrait sensor and vertical connector..... 26

Multicast ................................................ 20

O

Optical flange focal distance....................... 28

Output signals

Out 1 ......................................32

Out 2 ........................................... 32

, 33, 35

, 35

P

Precautions ............................................... 8

Propagation delay (trigger) ........................ 39

F

FCC Class A ...............................11, 12, 14, 18

G

GND for ext. power.................................... 32

I

Idle (signal) ............................................ 40

Imaging (signal) ...................................... 40

Input triggers

R

Reading out data (trigger).......................... 40

readout (definition).................................. 39

Readout data (trigger)............................... 39

Region of interest................................ 20

Registered exposure time (signal) ............... 40

Resolution and ROI frame rates

Model comparison............................... 44

Prosilica GB1380................................. 43

Prosilica GB2450................................. 44

Prosilica GB650 .................................. 42

Prosilica GB660 .................................. 43

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RoHS (2011/65/EU)............. 11, 12, 14, 16, 18

RS-232 .............................................. 32

, 33

S

Sensor row readout cycles .......................... 40

Signal GND ....................................32

Specifications .......................................... 12

Spectral sensitivity

Prosilica GB1380................................. 17

Prosilica GB1380C ............................... 17

Prosilica GB2450................................. 19

Prosilica GB2450C ............................... 19

Prosilica GB650 .................................. 13

Prosilica GB650C................................. 13

Prosilica GB660 .................................. 15

Prosilica GB660C................................. 15

Spectral transmission

IRC30 filter ........................................ 21

Status LEDs ............................................. 30

StreamBytesPerSecond .............................. 42

Styles....................................................... 7

Symbols.................................................... 7

, 34, 35

T

Time delay (trigger) .................................. 39

Tpd (definition)........................................ 39

Trademarks ............................................... 2

Trigger jitter (definition) ........................... 39

Trigger latency (definition) ........................ 39

trigger latency time .................................. 39

Trigger ready (signal)................................ 40

Trigger rules ............................................ 40

Trigger timing diagram .............................. 39

U

User trigger (definition) ............................ 39

V

Video iris ........................................... 32, 35

W

Warranty................................................... 2

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