
Description
Very small VGA CCD camera with GigE Vision
The GC650 is a fast, VGA-resolution, high-performance machine vision camera with Gigabit
Ethernet interface (GigE Vision®). The CCD sensor has excellent image quality and
sensitivity. The camera is suitable for applications where speed and excellent image quality
are key requirements.
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90 fps at 659 x 493
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Sony ICX424 CCD Sensor
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Models:
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GC650, 659 x 493, 90 fps, CCD, mono
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GC650C, 659 x 493, 90 fps, CCD, color
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Specifications
Prosilica GC 650
Interface IEEE 802.3 1000baseT
Resolution 659 x 493
Sensor Sony ICX424
Sensor type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type 1/3
Cell size 7.4 µm
Lens mount C (adjustable) / CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 90 fps
A/D 12 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Output
Bit depth 8/12 bit
Mono modes Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed
Color modes YUV YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV444Packed
Color modes RGB RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed
Raw modes BayerRG8, BayerRG12, BayerGR12Packed
General purpose inputs/outputs (GPIOs)
TTL I/Os 1 input, 1 output
Opto-coupled I/Os 1 input, 1 output
RS-232 1
Operating conditions/Dimensions
Operating temperature 0°C ... +50°C
Power requirements (DC) 5–25 VDC*
Power consumption (12 V) 3 W
Mass 99 g
Body Dimensions
(L x W x H in mm)
Regulations CE, FCC Class A, RoHS (2011/65/EU)
59 x 46 x 33 including connectors, w/o tripod and lens
* 5–16 VDC for Cameras with SN: 02-XXXXX-0XXXX
Download Prosilica GC650 technical drawing (click here)
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Smart features
The GC650 features include:
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Auto Exposure
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Auto Gain
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Auto White balance
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Flexible Binning
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Region of Interest readout (AOI partial scan)
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StreamBytesPerSecond (easy bandwidth control)
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DSP subregion (selectable ROI for auto features)
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Stream hold
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Asynchronous external trigger and sync I/O
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Global shutter (digital shutter)
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Recorder and Multiframe Acquisition Modes
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Applications
The GC650 is suitable for applications where speed and excellent image quality are key
requirements. These include:
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Machine vision
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Industrial inspection
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Public security
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Traffic monitoring
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Robotics
Application Case Studies:
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Prosilica GC650C in DARPA Urban Challenge
Prosilica GC cameras track lanes in experimental robotic vehicle designed by GeorgiaTech
University and SAIC.
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GC650 in Wood Industry Measurement System
Optical measurement system from Forintek checks wood strand size in OSB production
process.
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Prosilica GigE Vision Cameras Tested for New NASA Recording System
Prosilica’s GigE Vision GC Series Cameras are being tested by NASA as the Agency is
looking to upgrade one of its existing space shuttle video/camera recording systems.
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