Allied Vision Prosilica GS User manual

Technical Manual
GigE Vision Cameras
V2.2.2
2018-Jun-16
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda, Germany
Allied Vision Prosilica GS

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President/CEO: Frank Grube
Tax ID: DE 184383113
Headquarters:
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T// [phone]
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Contents
Contact us.............................................................................................................................................. 5
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 6
Document history................................................................................................................................. 6
Manual conventions............................................................................................................................. 8
Styles ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Precautions........................................................................................................................................... 9
Cleaning optics ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Identifying debris .......................................................................................................................... 10
Locating debris.............................................................................................................................. 10
Color cameras with IR filter .......................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning with air ........................................................................................................................... 10
Contact cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 11
Compliance notifications.............................................................................................................. 12
For customers in Europe.................................................................................................................... 12
For customers in the USA .................................................................................................................. 12
Avoid electromagnetic interferences ................................................................................................ 12
Camera applications and intended use ............................................................................................. 13
General use ................................................................................................................................... 13
Use in medical devices.................................................................................................................. 13
Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Specifications common to all models ................................................................................................ 14
Prosilica GS650, GS650C .................................................................................................................... 15
Absolute QE .................................................................................................................................. 16
Spectral response ......................................................................................................................... 16
Prosilica GS660, GS660C .................................................................................................................... 17
Absolute QE .................................................................................................................................. 18
Spectral response ......................................................................................................................... 18
Prosilica GS1380, GS1380C................................................................................................................ 19
Absolute QE .................................................................................................................................. 20
Spectral response ......................................................................................................................... 20
Prosilica GS2450, GS2450C ............................................................................................................... 21
Absolute QE .................................................................................................................................. 22
Spectral response ......................................................................................................................... 22
Camera attribute highlights ....................................................................................................... 23
Filters ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Camera dimensions......................................................................................................................... 25

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Mechanical drawings...................................................................................................................... 26
Landscape sensor............................................................................................................................... 26
Portrait sensor.................................................................................................................................... 27
C-Mount flange focal distance........................................................................................................... 28
Adjustment of C-Mount ............................................................................................................... 28
Lens protrusion for C-Mount cameras ......................................................................................... 29
Camera interfaces............................................................................................................................ 30
Status LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Gigabit Ethernet interface ................................................................................................................. 31
Camera I/O connector pin assignment.............................................................................................. 32
I/O definition ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Camera power .............................................................................................................................. 34
Isolated IO ground ........................................................................................................................ 34
RxD RS232 and TxD RS232 ........................................................................................................... 34
Input triggers................................................................................................................................. 34
Output signals ............................................................................................................................... 35
Signal ground ................................................................................................................................ 36
Video iris ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Reserved........................................................................................................................................ 36
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 GS650................................................................................................................................... 43
Prosilica GS660................................................................................................................................... 44
Prosilica GS1380................................................................................................................................. 45
Prosilica GS2450................................................................................................................................. 46
Prosilica GS model comparison ......................................................................................................... 47
Description of the data path....................................................................................................... 48
Monochrome Prosilica GS cameras................................................................................................... 48
Color Prosilica GS cameras................................................................................................................. 48
Additional references..................................................................................................................... 49
Index....................................................................................................................................................... 50

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Contact us
Contact us
Connect with Allied Vision by function
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Find an Allied Vision office or Allied Vision distribution partner
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Email
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Headquarters
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda, Germany
T// [phone] (Reception)
T// [phone] (Sales)
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Tax ID: DE 184383113

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Introduction
Introduction
This Prosilica GS Technical Manual describes in depth the technical
specifications of the Prosilica GS camera family including dimensions, feature
overview, I/O definition, trigger timing waveforms, and frame rate
performance.
For information on software installation read the GigE Installation Manual.
For detailed information on camera features and controls specific to the
Prosilica GS refer to the GigE Features Reference and GigE Camera and Driver
Attributes documents.
Document history
www

Prosilica GS documentation:
https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-
documentation/prosilica-gs-documentation
Version Date Remarks
V2.0.0 2011-Jul-14 New Manual- Release 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
• Removed the internal I/O circuit diagram
V2.0.2 2013-Apr-22 • Updated the RoHS directive
• Updated the exposure control values in the Specifications chapter
• Added the 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 Allied Vision recommended cabling to Category 6 or higher
in the Gigabit Ethernet interface section
Table 1: Document history

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Introduction
V2.0.3 2013-Jul-05 • Added contact information for Allied Vision Technologies (Shanghai)
Co. Ltd.
• Updated the links to GigE Installation Manual
• Added links to GigE Camera and Driver Features document
V2.0.4 2013-Oct-02 • Added optical flange focal distance and maximum lens protrusion
information on page 25
• Updated Cleaning optics section
• Updated vertical binning value for Prosilica GS660, GS660C
• Updated table 8 on page 23
• Updated links to PvAPI SDK
V2.0.5 2013-Nov-26 • Added chapter Description of the data path on page 48
• Updated Index
V2.1.0 2015-Mar-20 • Updated Allied Vision logo
• Replaced old links with new Allied Vision website links
• Changed file name from ‘GigE Camera and Driver Features’ to ‘GigE
Features Reference’
• Changed chapter name from ‘Description of data path’ to ‘Camera
data path’
• Replaced the optical flange focal distance section with C-Mount
flange focal distance section
• Updated datapath diagram for Color Prosilica GS cameras
V2.1.1 2017-Apr-07 • Updated absolute QE plots and added spectral response plots
• Updated contact information and address for Allied Vision Canada
• Added cable color to camera I/O connector pin assignment including
pin assignment figure and cross reference to the Allied Vision I/O
cable data sheet
V2.2.0 2018-Jan-02 • Added Specifications common to all models to simplify the model
specific tables
• Various minor updates and corrections
V2.2.1 2018-Jan-16 • Removed references to the Modular Concept
V2.2.2 2018-Jun-19 • Updated RoHS statement to include amendment 2015/863/EU
Version Date Remarks
Table 1: Document history (continued)

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Manual conventions
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 information
bold
Courier Code listings Input
Upper case Register REGISTER
Italics Modes, fields Mode
Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)
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:
https://www.alliedvision.com

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Precautions
Cleaning optics
Caution

Do not disassemble the camera housing. Warranty is void if
camera has been disassembled.
This camera contains sensitive internal components.
Caution

Keep shipping material
Poor packaging of the product may cause damage during
shipping.
Caution

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.
Caution

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.
Caution

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.
Caution

Allied Vision 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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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 GS 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 GS 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.
Cleaning with air
Blow directly on the contaminated surface with moderate pressure, clean
compressed air.
Caution

Do not touch any optics with fingers. Oil from fingers can
damage fragile optical coatings.
Note

A pin spanner wrench suitable for IR filter removal is available
for purchase from Allied Vision.
Order code: E9020001

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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
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 Allied Vision.
Caution

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.

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Compliance notifications
Compliance notifications
For customers in Europe
For customers in the USA
Avoid electromagnetic interferences
For all power and interface connections, only use shielded cables or cables
recommended by Allied Vision.
Allied Vision has demonstrated the fulfillment of the requirements relating to
the Prosilica GS camera family:
• Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility)
• Directive 2011/65/EU, including amendment 2015/863/EU (RoHS)
• Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE)
Class A digital device
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 when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
We caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

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Compliance notifications
Camera applications and intended use
General use
• The user is responsible for operating the camera within the specifications
that are defined in this document, and within appropriate environmental
conditions and technical prerequisites, to ensure trouble-free camera
operation.
• The camera is compliant with current data communication standards;
however, those standards do not allow for self-monitoring. Thus, the
camera cannot be used as a standalone device for security-related
monitoring operations.
• The camera is a hardware product. Only when used with appropriate
accompanying software, the camera will produce the desired results. The
realization of intelligent solutions requires additional software that is
suitable to run with the camera.
• The camera is a component, it is neither a complete product, nor is it a
ready-made technical solution.
• The camera-supporting software can be obtained and installed separately
from the camera. Usage of the software is solely the responsibility of the
user.
• The camera must not be opened. For all repair tasks, contact Allied Vision
or one of Allied Vision's authorized representatives.
• Observe the intended use. The camera must only be used for purposes
that are in conformity with the stated intended use.
• Additionally, refer to the warranty information on the Allied Vision website.
Use in medical devices
The camera provides basic adequacy to be used in medical devices as well,
however, is not specially designated for operation in medical devices. When
used as part of a medical device, a review of the specific application is
necessary. Users who integrate the camera into an application must comply
with the rules and regulations concerning medical devices.

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Specifications
Specifications
Specifications common to all models
Feature Specification
Lens mount C-Mount (adjustable)
TTL I/Os 1 input, 1 output
Opto-coupled I/Os 1 input, 1 output
RS232 1
Voltage requirements 5 to 16 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXA
5 to 25 VDC: Cameras SN: 02-22XXB
Operating temperature 0 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10 to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Dimensions 96 × 56 × 26 (including connectors)
Interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet), 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet)
Interface standard GigE Vision Standard 1.2
Table 3: Specifications common to all Prosilica GS models

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Specifications
Prosilica GS650, GS650C
Feature
Specification
Prosilica GS650 Prosilica GS650C
Resolution 659 (H) × 493 (V)
0.3 MP
Sensor Sony ICX424AL with HAD CCD™
technology
Sony ICX424AQ with Wfine HAD
CCD™ technology
Sensor type Interline CCD, Progressive Scan
Shutter type Global
Sensor format Type 1/3
Sensor size 6.0 mm diagonal
Pixel size 7.4 µm × 7.4 µm
Optical filter No filter IRC30 IR cut filter
Maximum frame rate at full
resolution
120 frames per second
A/D 14-bit
Image buffer 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12 bit
Monochrome pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed Mono8
YUV color pixel formats YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed,
YUV444Packed
RGB color pixel formats RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed
RAW pixel formats BayerRG8, BayerRG12,
BayerGR12Packed
Exposure control 10 µs to 78.5 s; 1 µs increments
Gain control 0 to 30 dB
Binning (Sum) Horizontal: 1 to 8 columns
Vertical: 1 to 14 rows
Power consumption 3 W
Mass (typical) 184 g
Sensor orientations Landscape, portrait
Connector orientations Inline, vertical
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
Propagation delay (tpd) 10 ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3 µs for isolated I/O
Table 4: Prosilica GS650, GS650C model specifications

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Specifications
Absolute QE
Spectral response
Figure 1: Prosilica GS650, GS650C (Sony ICX424) absolute QE
Figure 2: Prosilica GS650, GS650C (Sony ICX424) spectral response
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX424absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ10.25%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX424spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse

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Specifications
Prosilica GS660, GS660C
Feature
Specification
Prosilica GS660 Prosilica GS660C
Resolution 659 (H) × 493 (V)
0.3 MP
Sensor Sony ICX618ALA with EXview HAD
CCD™ technology
Sony ICX618AQ with EXview HAD
CCD™ technology
Sensor type Interline CCD, Progressive Scan
Shutter type Global
Sensor format Type 1/4
Sensor size 4.5 mm diagonal
Pixel size 5.6 µm × 5.6 µm
Optical filter No filter IRC30 IR cut filter
Maximum frame rate at full
resolution
119 frames per second
A/D 14-bit
Image buffer 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12 bit
Monochrome pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed Mono8
YUV color pixel formats YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed,
YUV444Packed
RGB color pixel formats RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed
RAW pixel formats BayerRG8, BayerRG12,
BayerGR12Packed
Exposure control 10 µs to 78.5 s; 1 µs increments
Gain control 0 to 30 dB
Binning (Sum) Horizontal: 1 to 8 columns
Vertical: 1 to 14 rows
Power consumption 3 W
Mass (typical) 184 g
Sensor orientations Landscape
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
Propagation delay (tpd) 10 ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3 µs for isolated I/O
Table 5: Prosilica GS660, GS660C model specifications

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Specifications
Absolute QE
Spectral response
Figure 3: Prosilica GS660, GS660C (Sony ICX618) absolute QE
Figure 4: Prosilica GS660, GS660C (Sony ICX618) spectral response
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX618absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ10.25%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX618spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeQE

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Specifications
Prosilica GS1380, GS1380C
Feature
Specification
Prosilica GS1380 Prosilica GS1380C
Resolution 1360 (H) × 1024 (V)
1.4 MP
Sensor Sony ICX285AL with EXview HAD
CCD™ technology
Sony ICX285AQ with EXview HAD
CCD™ technology
Sensor type Interline CCD, Progressive Scan
Shutter type Global
Sensor format Type 2/3
Sensor size 11.0 mm diagonal
Pixel size 6.45 µm × 6.45 µm
Optical filter No filter IRC30 IR cut filter
Maximum frame rate at full
resolution
30 frames per second
A/D 14-bit
Image buffer 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12 bit
Monochrome pixel formats Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed Mono8
YUV color pixel formats YUV411Packed, YUV422Packed,
YUV444Packed
RGB color pixel formats RGB8Packed, BGR8Packed
RAW pixel formats BayerRG8, BayerRG12,
BayerGR12Packed
Exposure control 10 µs to 78.5 s; 1 µs increments
Gain control 0 to 30 dB
Binning (Sum) Horizontal: 1 to 8 columns
Vertical: 1 to 14 rows
Power consumption 3 W
Mass (typical) 187 g
Sensor orientations Landscape, portrait
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
Propagation delay (tpd) 10 ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3 µs for isolated I/O
Table 6: Prosilica GS1380, GS1380C model specifications

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Specifications
Absolute QE
Spectral response
Figure 5: Prosilica GS1380, GS1380C (Sony ICX285) absolute QE
Figure 6: Prosilica GS1380, GS1380C (Sony ICX285) spectral response
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
QuantumEfficiency[%]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX285absoluteQE
AllmeasurementsweredonewithoutprotectionglassorIRcutfilter.
Withprotectionglassorfilters,quantumefficiency(QE)decreasesbyapproximately10%.
TheuncertaintyinmeasurementoftheQEis+/Ͳ10.25%.
Thevaluesaretypicalandaresubjecttominorvariations.
RedQE GreenQE BlueQE MonochromeQE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
SpectralResponse[A/W]
Wavelength[nm]
SonyICX285spectralresponse
RedResponse GreenResponse BlueResponse MonochromeResponse