Allied AVT Bigeye G User manual

Technical Manual
AVT Cooled CCD Cameras
V2.1.0
2013-July-08
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
AVT Bigeye G

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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7
Document history............................................................................................................ 7
Manual overview ............................................................................................................. 7
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................ 9
Styles ....................................................................................................................... 9
Symbols.................................................................................................................... 9
More information .......................................................................................................... 10
Before operation........................................................................................................... 10
Safety warnings ............................................................................................................ 11
Bigeye G GigE cameras ..................................................................................12
Conformity ..............................................................................................................14
CE.......................................................................................................................... 14
Specifications .......................................................................................................15
Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool .................................................................... 15
Bigeye G-283B Cool ....................................................................................................... 19
Bigeye G-629B Cool / Bigeye G-629B NIR Cool .................................................................... 23
Bigeye G-1100B Cool ..................................................................................................... 27
Spectral sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 31
Filters and lenses...............................................................................................35
Filters ........................................................................................................................ 35
Camera lenses .............................................................................................................. 35
Camera interfaces .............................................................................................38
Gigabit Ethernet port ..................................................................................................... 38
Camera I/O connector pin assignment ............................................................................... 39
Control signals ............................................................................................................. 40
Inputs .................................................................................................................... 40
Input/output pin control............................................................................................ 41
Outputs .................................................................................................................. 41
Trigger timing diagram .............................................................................................. 42
Notes on triggering ................................................................................................... 43
Description of the data path........................................................................45
Block diagrams of the cameras......................................................................................... 45
Monochrome cameras ................................................................................................ 45
Available Bigeye G camera controls................................................................................... 46
Frame memory.............................................................................................................. 53

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Index...........................................................................................................................54

Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
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Technical information:
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Support:
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Introduction
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Introduction
This Bigeye G Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications,
dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects.
For information on hardware installation, safety warnings, pin assignments on
I/O connectors and GigE port connectors read the AVT GigE Installation Man-
ual.
For information on camera features (camera controls) read the AVT GigE
camera and driver attributes document.
Document history
Manual overview
This manual overview outlines the contents of each chapter of this manual.
•ChapterContacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5 lists AVT contact
data (phone numbers and URLs) for both:
– Technical information / ordering
– Commercial information
Note

Please read through this manual carefully.
We assume that you have read already the AVT GigE
Installation Manual and that you have installed the required
hardware and software on your PC or laptop (Gigabit Ethernet
network card, cables).
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/
product-literature/hardware-installation-guide.html
Version Date Remarks
V2.0.0 14.09.12 New Manual - COMMERCIAL RELEASE status
V2.1.0 31-May-2013 • Updated RoHS (2002/95/EC) to RoHS (2011/65/EU)
• Updated Specifications -> Power requirements (inrush
current)
• Added „Surge“ warning
• Corrections derived from terminology alignment
Table 1: Document history

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•ChapterIntroduction on page 7 (this chapter) gives you the document
history, a manual overview (short description of each chapter) and
conventions used in this manual (styles and symbols). Furthermore, you
learn how to get more information on AVT GigE Installation Manual,
available AVT software (incl. documentation) and where to get it.
•ChapterBigeye G GigE cameras on page 12 gives you a short introduction
to the Bigeye G cameras with their GigE technology. Links are provided to
information on GigE Vision and GenICam and to data sheets and
brochures on AVT website.
•ChapterConformity on page 14 gives you information about conformity of
AVT cameras (CE, RoHS).
•ChapterFilters and lenses on page 35 describes the available filters.
Suitable camera lenses for different focal lengths are provided for
different camera models.
•ChapterSpecifications on page 15 lists camera details and measured
spectral sensitivity diagrams for each camera type.
•ChapterCamera dimensions on page 37 provides CAD drawings of
standard housing models.
•ChapterCamera interfaces on page 38 describes in general the inputs/
outputs of the cameras (incl. trigger features): Gigabit Ethernet port,
camera I/O connector pin assignment, schematic input/output block
diagrams as well as a general description of trigger (timing diagram,
definitions and rules).
•ChapterDescription of the data path on page 45 describes the data path
of the Bigeye G cameras in block diagrams as well as available Bigeye G
camera controls. For a detailed description of all camera controls see the
document: AVT GigE camera and driver attributes. Furthermore the
image memory, color interpolation is described.
•ChapterIndex on page 54 gives you quick access to all relevant data in
this manual.

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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 fol-
low 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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More information
For more information on hardware and software read the following:
•AVT GigE installation manual describes the hardware installation proce-
dures for the AVT GigE cameras (Manta/Bigeye G). Additionally you get
safety instructions and information about camera interfaces (GigE port,
I/O connector, inputs and outputs).
•AVT GigE camera and driver attributes describes the available camera
controls when using AVT‘s PvAPI GigE SDK.
Before operation
Target group This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the
camera and is written for experts.
Getting started For a quick guide how to get started read AVT GigE installation manual first.
www
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For downloading the AVT GigE installation manual and AVT
GigE camera and driver attributes go to:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/
product-literature.html
www
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All software packages (including documentation and release
notes) provided by AVT can be downloaded at:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
software.html
Note
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Please read through this manual carefully before operating
the camera.
For information on AVT accessories and AVT software read AVT
GigE installation manual.
Caution
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Before operating any AVT camera read safety instructions and
ESD warnings in AVT GigE installation manual.

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Safety warnings
Caution

Electrostatic discharge
The camera contains sensitive electronic components that can
be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
Use sufficient grounding to minimize the risk of damage.

Bigeye G GigE cameras
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Bigeye G GigE cameras
Bigeye G The Bigeye G cameras are cooled cameras equipped with high-quality CCD
sensors from SONY (with EXview HAD microlenses) or from Truesense (former
KODAK) both providing a high quantum efficiency.
For each of these sensors AVT applies special measures (by using only high-
quality components and designing a sophisticated circuitry) to provide an
outstanding image quality with low noise.
Image applications The Bigeye G camera series is equipped with a GigE Vision compliant AVT GigE
module. This series distinguishes from the Bigeye P series (equipped with
Pleora GigE module) by providing an extended feature set and AVT software
support.
GigE GigE is the abbreviation for Gigabit Ethernet.
All AVT Bigeye G cameras are GigE Vision compliant cameras with a Gigabit
Ethernet interface. AVT Bigeye G cameras work with standard Gigabit Ethernet
hardware and cables. AVT Bigeye G cameras support cable lengths up to 100 m,
using conventional Cat5e or better network cables.
Gigabit Ethernet has a data rate of 1000 Mbit/s or 1 Gbit/s. Gigabit Ethernet is
capable of handling streaming image data and providing reliable transmission
of image data.
GigE Vision The GigE Vision standard is an interface standard for high-performance
machine vision cameras that is widely supported in the industrial imaging
industry. GigE (Gigabit Ethernet), however, is simply the network structure GigE
Vision is built on.
The GigE Vision standard includes both a hardware interface standard (Gigabit
Ethernet) and standardized communication with the camera and controlling
the camera.
GenICam The GigE Vision camera control registers are based on a command structure
called GenICam that is administered through the European Machine Vision
Association (EMVA). GenICam seeks to establish a common camera control
interface: third-party software can communicate with cameras from various
manufacturers without customization. GenICam is incorporated as part of the
GigE Vision standard, so any GigE Vision compliant camera also complies with
GenICam.
Key benefits • Low-noise CCD cameras with stabilized dual-level Peltier cooling
• Excellent signal-to-noise ratio
• Low dark noise
• Excellent quantum efficiency and low readout noise contribute to the
cameras‘ outstanding performance for low-light applications up to very
long exposure times (> 60 minutes)
• 4 user-configurable input and output ports (no additional I/O cards
needed)

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• Robust metal housing
• GigE Vision compliant interface enables support for any GigE Vision
compliant third-party software solution
• NIR-optimized variants available
(currently only Bigeye G-132 and Bigeye G-629)
www
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For further information on the highlights of Bigeye G types, the
Bigeye G family and the whole range of AVT GigE cameras read
the data sheets and brochures on the website of Allied Vision
Technologies:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
cameras.html

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

Specifications
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Specifications
Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool
Note

The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any modifications not approved by the manufacturer.
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.
AVT (or your local dealer) provides suitable power supplies:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Feature Specification
Sensor and lens mount
Sensor SONY ICX285AL with EXview HAD CCD microlenses
Max. resolution (HxV) 1280 x 1024 pixels
Sensor type CCD progressive
Sensor size Type 2/3
Sensor diagonal 11 mm
Effective chip size 8.26 mm x 6.6 mm
Cell size 6.45 μm x 6.45 μm
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 24.5 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 7.5 mm
Shutter type Electronic global shutter
Max. frame rate
at full resolution
12.5 fps (continuous)
6.25 fps (IOD)
Max. frame rate with binning
at 640 x 512
25 fps (continuous)
12.5 fps (IOD)
ADC 12 bits
Output
Bit depth 12 bits
Pixel format Mono8, Mono12, Mono12Packed
Table 3: Specification Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool
Note

Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange
to the glass filter in the camera.
Note

IOD mode uses different exposure process for optimizing
image quality. In combination with SONYICX285 this leads to
the big differences in frame rates for continuous and IOD
mode.

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Features
Exposure time 80077 μs … 4294.97 s in 1 μs increments
Binning 2x1, 2x2
Gain 0, +6 dB
Gamma 0.45, 0.5, 0.7
ROI available (Note: decreasing ROI does not increase frame rate)
Trigger modes Continuous mode (image acquisition with maximum frame rate)
IOD mode (Image on Demand: triggered image acquisition)
External trigger event Rising edge, falling edge, any edge, level high, level low
External trigger delay 0 to 102.26 seconds in 1 μs increments
2x2 binning mode: 0 to 204.522 seconds in 1 μs increments
Fixed rate control 0.000233 fps to max. frame rate
Imaging modes Free-running, external trigger, fixed rate, software trigger
Sync Out modes Trigger ready, trigger input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe,
GPO, CCDTemperatureOK
Internal image memory 32 MByte, up to 25 frames
Interfaces
Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2 compliant)
GigE connector RJ45 (8P8C) with horizontal screw-locks
I/O port connector 20-pin Mini D Ribbon (MDR) shielded I/O connector with screw-locks
Camera control interface GenICam V1.0 compliant
I/O 4 inputs (3 optocoupled)
4 outputs (3 optocoupled)
Operating conditions
Operating temperature 0 °C to +35 °C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Stabilized cooling
temperature
-20 °C (Peltier cooling)
(up to +25 °C ambient temperature)
Power requirements +12 V (+5 %), max. 3.0 A (during camera start-up: inrush current
≥4 A for 20 ms, capacitive load < 2000 μF)
Power consumption Max. 36 watts
Typical 18 watts (@ 12 V DC)
(maximal frame rates at full resolution)
Feature Specification
Table 3: Specification Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool
Note

The number of frames (StreamHoldCapacity) depends on
resolution and pixel format. Listed number of frames is
typical for full resolution and Mono8.

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Mechanics
Mass (without lens) <1270 g
Dimensions (L x W x H) 100.8 mm x 90 mm x 99 mm; incl. connectors, without tripod and lens
Regulations CE, RoHS (2011/65/EU)
Options
Optional NIR variant Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool
Software packages AVT VIMBA SDK
AVT PvAPI SDK
AcquireControl software (V4.0.0 or greater)
Feature Specification
Table 3: Specification Bigeye G-132B Cool / Bigeye G-132B NIR Cool

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Bigeye G-283B Cool
Note

The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any modifications not approved by the manufacturer.
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.
AVT (or your local dealer) provides suitable power supplies:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
accessories.html

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Feature Specification
Sensor and lens mount
Sensor SONY ICX674ALG with EXview HAD CCD II microlenses
Max. resolution (HxV) 1928 x 1452 pixels
Sensor type CCD progressive
Sensor size Type 2/3
Sensor diagonal 10.972 mm
Effective chip size 10.7 mm x 9.2 mm
Cell size 4.54 μm x 4.54 μm
Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air); Ø 24.5 mm (32 tpi)
maximum protrusion: 7.5 mm
Shutter type Electronic global shutter
Max. frame rate
at full resolution
6.0 fps (continuous)
5.7 fps (IOD)
Max. frame rate with binning
at 964 x762
12 fps (continuous)
10.9 fps (IOD)
ADC 14 bits
Output
Bit depth 14 bits
Pixel format Mono8, Mono12Packed, Mono14
Table 4: Specification Bigeye G-283B Cool
Note

Maximum protrusion means the distance from lens flange
to the glass filter in the camera.