Allied Vision Bigeye User manual

Technical Manual
Low-noise CCD camera with GigE interface and optional cooling
V2.4.0
2014-November-03
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
Bigeye

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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision Technologies....................................................5
Introduction.............................................................................................................7
Document history ........................................................................................................... 7
Manual overview............................................................................................................. 9
Conventions used in this manual...................................................................................... 10
Styles .................................................................................................................... 10
Symbols ................................................................................................................. 10
Before operation .......................................................................................................... 11
Safety warnings............................................................................................................ 11
Conformity ............................................................................................................. 12
CE ......................................................................................................................... 12
Specifications ...................................................................................................... 13
Bigeye P-132B ............................................................................................................. 13
Bigeye P-132B/C Cool / Bigeye P-132B NIR Cool ................................................................. 15
Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B NIR Cool .............................................................................. 17
Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool .................................................................................................. 19
Spectral sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 21
Camera dimensions.......................................................................................... 24
Bigeye P-132B ............................................................................................................. 24
Bigeye P-132B/C Cool and P-132B NIR Cool ....................................................................... 26
Bigeye P-629B Cool / NIR Cool ........................................................................................ 28
Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool .................................................................................................. 30
Camera interfaces............................................................................................. 32
Control junction ........................................................................................................... 32
Camera I/O connector pin assignment (15-pin D-sub connector) ....................................... 32
Power supply (pin 1-4) .............................................................................................. 34
Mode input (pin 9).................................................................................................... 35
Trigger input (pin 10, 11)........................................................................................... 36
Exposure output (pin 12, 13) ...................................................................................... 37
Line-sync output (pin 14) .......................................................................................... 38
Frame-sync output (pin 15) ........................................................................................ 39
GigE interface .............................................................................................................. 39
Pin assignment of Gigabit Ethernet connector ................................................................ 40
Exposure control ...................................................................................................... 40
Mode setting ........................................................................................................... 42
Binning.................................................................................................................. 43
Gain ...................................................................................................................... 43

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Appendix ................................................................................................................. 45
GigE Vision feature description for Bigeye cameras .............................................................. 45
DeviceInformation.................................................................................................... 45
ImageSizeControl..................................................................................................... 46
AcquisitionControl ................................................................................................... 47
AnalogControls........................................................................................................ 47
CameraSpecialFeatures.............................................................................................. 48
CameraSpecialFeatures\BackgroundCorrection .............................................................. 48
Index .......................................................................................................................... 49

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Contacting Allied Vision
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
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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Contacting Allied Vision

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Introduction
Introduction
This Bigeye Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications,
dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects.
Document history
Note

Please read through this manual carefully.
We assume that you have read already the How to install a GigE
camera (Bigeye/Pearleye/Goldeye) and that you have
installed the hardware and software on your PC or laptop (GigE
interface card, cables etc.).
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/
product-literature.html
Note

The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any manipulations not approved by Allied Vision Technolo-
gies.
Note

In this manual, the product name Bigeye refers to the camera
type Bigeye-P. Cameras of that type are equipped with a Pleora
GigE Vision module. In contrast to that, the Bigeye-G cameras
are equipped with an Allied Vision GigE Vision module.
Version Date Description
V2.0.0 03.11.11 New Bigeye Technical Manual
V2.1.0 23.01.12 Changed naming:
from Bigeye x-xxxx Solar Cool to Bigeye x-xxxx NIR Cool
•ChapterBigeye P-132B/C Cool / Bigeye P-132B NIR Cool on
page 15
•ChapterBigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B NIR Cool on page 17
Figure 3: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-132B NIR Cool on page 22
to be continued on next page
Table 1: Document history

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Introduction
continued from previous page
V2.1.0
[continued]
23.01.12
[continued]
•Figure 4: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B
NIR Cool on page 22
•ChapterBigeye P-132B/C Cool and P-132B NIR Cool on page
26
•ChapterBigeye P-629B Cool / NIR Cool on page 28
Chapter Camera I/O connector pin assignment (15-pin D-sub con-
nector) on page 32
Specifications data corrected
• Changed Power requirements and mass in Chapter
Specifications on page 13
Added feature
• Added Chapter
CameraSpecialFeatures\BackgroundCorrection on page 94
Changed values in Interface chapter
• Power supply values in Chapter Camera I/O connector pin
assignment (15-pin D-sub connector) on page 32
• Dropped 1.3 A (Power supply) in Figure 12: Camera I/O
connector pin assignment (Bigeye P-629B Cool/NIR Cool)
on page 32
• Power supply values in Chapter Power supply (pin 1-4) on
page 34
Some minor corrections
• Changed values in Chapter Line-sync output (pin 14) on
page 38 and in Chapter Frame-sync output (pin 15) on page
39
• Line instead of line in Figure 16: Frame-sync output (Bigeye
P-132) on page 39
• Increased drawings for better readability in Chapter Spectral
V2.2.0 30.04.12 • Deleted uncooled camera photo on title page
• Corrected frame rates for Bigeye P-629: see Chapter Bigeye
P-629B Cool / P-629B NIR Cool on page 17
• Added background correction for all Bigeye models: Chapter
Specifications on page 13
• Deleted binning and 1280 x 512 in frame rate feature in
Chapter Bigeye P-132B/C Cool / Bigeye P-132B NIR Cool on
page 15
to be continued on next page
Version Date Description
Table 1: Document history

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Introduction
Manual overview
This manual overview outlines the contents of each chapter of this manual.
•ChapterContacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5 lists Allied Vision
contact data (phone numbers and URLs) for both:
– Technical information / ordering
– Commercial information
•ChapterIntroduction on page 7 (this chapter) gives you the document his-
tory, a manual overview (short description of each chapter) and conven-
tions used in this manual (styles and symbols).
•ChapterConformity on page 12 gives you information about conformity of
Allied Vision cameras (CE, RoHS).
•ChapterSpecifications on page 13 lists camera details and measured spec-
tral sensitivity diagrams for each camera type.
•ChapterCamera dimensions on page 24 provides CAD drawings of standard
housing models, tripod adapter.
•ChapterCamera interfaces on page 32 describes in general the inputs/out-
puts of the cameras (incl. trigger features).
•ChapterIndex on page 49 gives you quick access to all relevant data in this
manual.
continued from previous page
V2.2.0
[continued]
30.04.12
[continued]
•Correctedwording:Stabilized to an absolute value of ... in
cooling feature in Chapter Specifications on page 13
•Added:adjustable in 658.29 μs steps (or 390.10 μs steps in
binning mode) in exposure time feature in Chapter Bigeye P-
629B Cool / P-629B NIR Cool on page 17
•Added:(rectangular, circle, ring, line) to analyze multiple
regions in smart features in Chapter Specifications on page
13
2.3.0 2013-July-08 • 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 P-629B Cool / P-629B
NIR Cool shutter
• Corrections derived from terminology alignment
2.4.0 2014-Nov-03 • Added new brand name and brand logo
Version Date Description
Table 1: Document history

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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
Symbols
Style Function Example
Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting
important things
bold
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
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
Before operation
Target group This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the cam-
era and is written for experts.
Safety warnings
Note

Please read through this manual carefully before operating
the camera.
Caution

Before operating any Allied Vision camera read the following
safety instructions and ESD warnings.
Caution

Electrostatic discharge
The camera contains sensitive electronic components that can
be destroyed by means of electrostatic discharge.
Use sufficient grounding to minimize the risk of damage.

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Conformity
Conformity
Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan-
dard cameras of the Bigeye that this declaration relates to, are in conformity
with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s):
• CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive
• RoHS (2011/65/EU)
CE
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that the previously described Bigeye
cameras conform to the directives of the CE.

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Specifications
Specifications
Bigeye P-132B
Feature Specification
Sensor Type 2/3, progressive scan, Sony ICX 285AL, interline transfer sensor (no
mechanical shutter required) EXView HAD
Effective chip size 8.26 mm (H) x 6.6 mm (V)
Cell size 6.45 μm x 6.45 μm
Picture size (max.) 1280 (H) x 1024 (V)
Lens mount C-Mount
Pixel format Mono8, Mono10, Mono12
Frame rate up to 12.5 fps (full frame)
up to 25 fps (binning: 1280 x 512)
ADC 14 bits
Exposure time 100 μs ... 1000 seconds in 76.19 μs steps
Digital output 12 bit
I/Os Two inputs (one optocoupled)
three outputs (one optocoupled)
Smart features Vertical binning (1 x 2), switchable gain (+6 dB), continuous mode
(image acquisition with maximum frame rate), image-on-demand mode
(triggered image acquisition), background correction
With Allied Vision AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto bright-
ness, analyze multiple regions within image, real-time statistics and his-
togram
Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2)
Power requirements + 12 V (+5 %), max. 0.85 A (during camera start-up: inrush current >= 4
A for 20 ms, capacitive load < 2000 μF)
Dimensions 89 mm x 90 mm x 71 mm (L x W x H);
incl. connectors, without tripod and lens
Mass 730 g (without lens)
Environmental air temperature 0 °C ... 35 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)
Table 3: Specification Bigeye P-132B

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Specifications
Note

The design and specifications for the products described above
may change without notice.
Note

The right polarization of the 12 V supply voltage has to be
taken into consideration.
Caution

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.
Allied Vision (or your local dealer) provides suitable power
supplies:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Specifications
Bigeye P-132B/C Cool / Bigeye P-132B NIR Cool
Feature Specification
Sensor Type 2/3, progressive scan, Sony ICX 285AL, interline transfer sensor (no
mechanical shutter required) ExView HAD
Effective chip size 8.26 mm (H) x 6.6 mm (V)
Cell size 6.45 μm x 6.45 μm
Picture size (max.) 1280 (H) x 1024 (V)
Lens mount C-Mount
ADC 14 bits
Pixel format Mono8, Mono10, Mono12
Bigeye P-132C Cool: additional BayerGB8, BayerGB10, BayerGB12
Frame rate up to 12.5 fps (full frame)
up to 25 fps (640 x 512)
Exposure time 100 μs ... 1000 seconds, adjustable in 76.19 μs steps
Cooling Peltier cooling
Stabilized to an absoluet value of -20 °C
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)
Digital output 12 bit
I/Os Two inputs (one optocoupled)
three outputs (one optocoupled)
Smart features Binning (Cool: 1 x 2; NIR Cool: 2 x2) , Gain (+ 6dB), continuous mode
(image acquisition with maximum frame rate), image-on-demand mode
(triggered image acquisition), background correction
With Allied Vision AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto
brightness, analyze multiple regions (rectangular, circle, ring, line)
within image, real-time statistics and histogram
Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2)
Power requirements +12 V (+5 %), max. 2.8 A (during camera start-up: inrush current >= 4 A
for 20 ms, capacitive load < 2000 μF)
Dimensions 111 mm x 90 mm x 99 mm (L x W x H);
incl. connectors, without tripod and lens
Mass 1340 g (without lens)
Operating temperature 0 °C ... 35 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)
Table 4: Specification Bigeye P-132B/C Cool, Bigeye P-132B NIR Cool

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Specifications
Note

The design and specifications for the products described above
may change without notice.
Note

The right polarization of the 12 V supply voltage has to be
taken into consideration.
The two hexagon socket screws (M 5) in the front plate must
not be loosened in any case since this may cause a leak to the
vacuum area.
Caution

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.
Allied Vision (or your local dealer) provides suitable power
supplies:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Specifications
Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B NIR Cool
Feature Specification
Sensor Type 35 mm, CCD progressive scan, Truesense KAF-6303E, full-frame
transfer sensor
Effective chip size 27.65 mm (H) x 18.43 mm (V)
Cell size 9.00 μm x 9.00 μm
Picture size (max.) 3072 (H) x 2048 (V)
Lens mount F-Mount
Shutter 50 ms ... 30 min
(built-in electromechanical long-live shutter: min. 100,000 cycles)
Pixel format Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono14, Mono16
Frame rate up to 0.67 fps (full frame)
up to 1.9 fps (binning: 1536 x 1024)
Readout time 1.35 s at 3072 x 2048
0.4 s at 1536 x 1024
Exposure time 50 ms ... 30 min, adjustable in 658.29 μs steps (or 390.10 μs steps in
binning mode)
Cooling Peltier cooling
Stabilized to an absolute value of +5 °C
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)
ADC 14 bit
Digital output 14 bit
I/Os Two inputs (one optocoupled)
three outputs (one optocoupled)
Smart features Binning (2 x 2), switchable gain (+ 6 dB),
continuous mode (image acquisition with maximum frame rate),
image-on-demand mode (triggered image acquisition), background
correction
With Allied Vision AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto
brightness, analyze multiple regions (rectangular, circle, ring, line)
within image, real-time statistics and histogram
Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2)
Power requirements + 12 V (+ 5 %), max. 2.8 A
Dimensions 141.75 mm x 90 mm x 109 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, without tri-
pod and lens
Mass 1460 g (without lens)
Table 5: Specification Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B NIR Cool

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Specifications
Operating temperature
(ambient)
0 °C ... 35 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)
Note

The design and specifications for the products described above
may change without notice.
Note

The right polarization of the 12 V supply voltage has to be
taken into consideration.
Caution

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.
Allied Vision (or your local dealer) provides suitable power
supplies:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html
Feature Specification
Table 5: Specification Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B NIR Cool

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Specifications
Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool
Feature Specification
Sensor Type 35 mm, CCD progressive scan, TruesenseKAI11002, interline trans-
fer sensor (IT) (no mechanical shutter required) global shutter
Effective chip size 36.22 mm (H) x 24.12 mm (V)
Cell size 9.00 μm x 9.00 μm
Picture size (max.) 4024 (H) x 2680 (V)
Lens mount F-Mount
Electronic shutter Asynchronous up to 1/1000 s (image-on-demand), adjustable in 232 μs
steps
Pixel format b/w: Mono8, Mono10, Mono12
color: Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG12
Frame rate up to 1.6 fps (full frame)
up to 3.2 fps (binning: 4024 x 1340)
Exposure time 1 ms ... 60 seconds, adjustable in 232.38 μs steps
Cooling Peltier cooling
Stabilized to an absolute value of 0 °C
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)
ADC 14 bit
Digital output 12 bit
I/Os Two inputs (one optocoupled),
three outputs (one optocoupled)
Smart features Vertical binning (1 x 2), switchable gain (+6 dB), continuous mode
(image acquisition with maximum frame rate), image-on-demand mode
(triggered image acquisition), background correction
With Allied Vision AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto
brightness, analyze multiple regions (rectangular, circle, ring, line)
within image, real-time statistics and histogram
Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2)
Power requirements + 12 V (+5 %), max. approx. 3.0 A
Dimensions 143 mm x 90 mm x 99 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, without tripod
and lens
Mass 1390 g (without lens)
Operating temperature 0 °C ... 40 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)
Table 6: Specification Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool

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Specifications
Note

The design and specifications for the products described above
may change without notice.
Note

The right polarization of the 12 V supply voltage has to be
taken into consideration.
Caution

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.
Allied Vision (or your local dealer) provides suitable power
supplies:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html