Allied Prosilica GC Series User manual

Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc.
101-3750 North Fraser Way
V5J 5 9, Burnaby, BC / Canada
Technical Manual
AVT GigE Vision Cameras
V2.0.1
70-0064
7 September 2011
AVT Prosilica
G
C

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Legal notice
For customers in the U.S.A.
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 residential 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. However there is no
guarantee that interferences will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Use a different line outlet for the receiver.
• Consult a radio or TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must
be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart
A of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations.
Pour utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes classe A pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le Règlement
sur le brouillage radioélectrique.
Life support applications
These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction
of these products can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Allied Vision Technologies
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fully indemnify Allied for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
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All rights reserved.
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Headquarters:
101-3750 North Fraser Way
V5J 5 9, Burnaby, BC / Canada

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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ............................................................. 6
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 7
Document history ..................................................................................................... 7
Symbols used in this manual ....................................................................................... 8
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 8
Precautions ............................................................................................................. 9
Cleaning the sensor ................................................................................................ 10
Conformity ................................................................................................................. 11
Specifications ........................................................................................................... 12
Prosilica GC650/650C .............................................................................................. 12
Prosilica GC655/655C .............................................................................................. 14
Prosilica GC660/660C .............................................................................................. 16
Prosilica GC750/750C .............................................................................................. 18
Prosilica GC780/780C .............................................................................................. 20
Prosilica GC1020/1020C........................................................................................... 22
Prosilica GC1280 .................................................................................................... 24
Prosilica GC1290/1290C........................................................................................... 26
Prosilica GC1350/1350C........................................................................................... 28
Prosilica GC1380/1380C........................................................................................... 30
Prosilica GC1380H/1380CH ...................................................................................... 32
Prosilica GC1600/1600C........................................................................................... 34
Prosilica GC1600H/1600CH ...................................................................................... 36
Prosilica GC2450/2450C........................................................................................... 38
Camera attribute highlights ...................................................................................... 40
IR cut filter spectral transmission .................................................................. 41
Camera dimensions ............................................................................................... 42
Prosilica GC CMOS models ......................................................................................... 42
Prosilica GC CCD models ........................................................................................... 43
Tripod adapter ....................................................................................................... 44

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Adjustment of lens mount ........................................................................................ 45
Camera interfaces .................................................................................................. 46
Camera I/O connector pin assignment......................................................................... 47
Gigabit thernet Port .............................................................................................. 50
Camera I/O internal circuit diagram ............................................................................ 51
Camera I/O opto-isolated user circuit example .............................................................. 53
Camera I/O non-isolated user circuit example ............................................................... 54
Video iris output description ..................................................................................... 55
Notes on triggering ................................................................................................ 56
Timing diagram ...................................................................................................... 56
Signal definitions ................................................................................................... 57
Trigger rules .......................................................................................................... 58
Firmware update ..................................................................................................... 59
Resolution and ROI frame rates ........................................................................ 60
CAM RA: Prosilica GC650 .......................................................................................... 60
CAM RA: Prosilica GC655 .......................................................................................... 61
CAM RA: Prosilica GC660 .......................................................................................... 61
CAM RA: Prosilica GC750 .......................................................................................... 62
CAM RA: Prosilica GC780 .......................................................................................... 62
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1020 ........................................................................................ 63
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1280 ........................................................................................ 63
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1290 ........................................................................................ 64
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1350 ........................................................................................ 64
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1380 ........................................................................................ 65
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1380H ...................................................................................... 65
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1600 ........................................................................................ 66
CAM RA: Prosilica GC1600H ...................................................................................... 66
CAM RA: Prosilica GC2450 ........................................................................................ 67
Prosilica GC frame rate performance comparison ........................................................... 68
Sensor position of Prosilica GC cameras ...................................................... 69

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Additional references ............................................................................................ 70
Prosilica GC webpage............................................................................................... 70
Prosilica G Documentation ...................................................................................... 70
AVT Gig PvAPI SDK ................................................................................................. 70
AVT Knowledge Base ............................................................................................... 70
AVT Case Studies .................................................................................................... 70
Prosilica GC Firmware .............................................................................................. 70

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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
•Technical information:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com
•Support:
[email protected]m
Allied Vision Technologies mbH
Taschenweg 2a
07646 Stadtroda, Germany
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]
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Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc.
101-3750 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC, V5J 5 9, Canada
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Allied Vision Technologies Asia Pte. Ltd.
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#07-02 D'Lithium
Singapore 368001
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Fax:[phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Introduction
This AVT Prosilica C Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications
of this camera family including dimensions, feature overview, I/O definition, trigger
timing waveforms, frame rate performance, etc.
For information on software installation read the AVT igE Installation Manual.
For detailed information on camera features and controls refer to the AVT Prosilica igE
Camera and Driver Attributes document.
AVT Prosilica GC literature:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/product-
literature/prosilica-gc.html
Please read through this manual carefully.
Document history
Version Date Remarks
V2.0.1 7.10.11 Added note to Figure 34.
V2.0.0 22.07.11 New Manual – R L AS Status
Table 1: Document History

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Symbols used in this manual
This symbol highlights important information
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.
xample:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com
Warranty
Allied Vision Technologies Canada provides a 2 year warranty which
covers the replacement and repair of all AVT parts which are found to be
defective in the normal use of this product. AVT will not warranty parts
which have been damaged through the obvious misuse of this product.

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Precautions
DO NOT OPEN THE CAMERA. WARRANTY IS VOID IF CAMERA IS
OPENED.
This camera contains sensitive components which can be damaged if
handled incorrectly.
KEEP SHIPPIN MATERIAL.
Poor packaging of this product can 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
this device.
CLEANIN .
This product can be damaged by some volatile cleaning agents. Avoid
cleaning the image sensor unless absolutely necessary. Please see
instructions on sensor cleaning in this document.
DO NOT EXCEED ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.
See environmental specifications limits in the Specifications section of
this document. Special care is required to maintain a reasonable
operating temperature. If the camera is to be operated in a warm
environment, it is suggested that the camera be mounted on a heat sink
such as a metal bracket and that there is sufficient air flow.

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Cleaning the sensor
DO NOT CONTACT CLEAN SENSOR UNLESS
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY
Identifying Debris
Debris on the image sensor or optical components will appear as a darkened area or smudge on the image
that does not move as the camera is moved. Do not confuse this with a pixel defect which will appear as a
distinct point.
Locating Debris
Before attempting to clean the image sensor, it is important to first determine that the problem is due to
debris on the sensor window. To do this you should be viewing a uniform image, such as a piece of paper,
with the camera. Debris will appear as a dark spot or dark region that does not move as the camera is
moved. To determine that the debris is not on the camera lens, rotate the lens independent of the
camera. If the spot moves as the lens moves, then the object is on the lens -not on the image sensor- and
therefore cleaning is not required. If the camera has an IR filter, then rotate the IR filter. If the object
moves then the particle is on the IR filter not the sensor. If this is the case remove the IR filter carefully
using a small flat head screw driver. Clean both sides of the IR filter using the same techniques as
explained below for the sensor window.
DO NOT TOUCH ANY OPTICS WITH FIN ERS. OIL FROM
FIN ERS CAN DAMA E FRA ILE OPTICAL COATIN S.
Cleaning with Air
If it is determined that debris is on the sensor window, then remove the camera lens, and blow the sensor
window directly with clean compressed air. If canned air is used, do not shake or tilt the can prior to
blowing the sensor. View a live image with the camera after blowing. If the debris is still there, repeat this
process. Repeat the process a number of times with increased intensity until it is determined that the
particulate cannot be dislodged. If this is the case then proceed to the contact cleaning technique.
Contact Cleaning
Only use this method as a last resort. Use 99% laboratory quality isopropyl alcohol and clean cotton
swabs. Dampen the swab in the alcohol and gently wipe the sensor in a single stroke. Do not reuse the
same swab. Do not wipe the sensor if the sensor and swab are both dry. You must wipe the sensor quickly
after immersion in the alcohol, or glue from the swab will contaminate the sensor window. Repeat this
process until the debris is gone. If this process fails to remove the debris, then contact AVT.

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Conformity
Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all standard
cameras of the AVT Prosilica C family to which this declaration relates are in
conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s):
•C , following the provisions of 2004/108/ G directive
•FCC Part 15 Class A
•RoHS (2002/95/ C)
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that the previously described AVT Prosilica C
cameras conform to the directives of the C .
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, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Specifications
Prosilica GC 650/650C
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/CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 90 fps
A/D 12 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12
Mono formats GC650: Mono8, Mono12, Mono16
GC650C: Mono8
Color formats Bayer8, Bayer16, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, RGB24, BGR24, RGBA24, BGRA24
xposure control 10 µs to 60 seconds; 1 µs increments
Gain control 0 to 19 dB
Horizontal binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning 1 to full resolution
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-XXXXX-
0
XXXX
5-25 VDC  Cameras SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX
Power consumption 3.3 W @ 12 VDC
Trigger latency 1.0us for non-isolated I/O, 2.8us for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5us for isolated I/O
Tpd 10ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3µs for isolated I/O
Operating temperature 0
0
C … +50
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10
0
C … +70
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Body dimensions (L x W x H in mm) 59x46x33 including connectors, w/o tripod and lens
Mass 104 g
Hardware interface standard I 802.3 1000BAS -T, 100BAS -TX
Software interface standard Gig Vision Standard 1.0
Regulatory C , FCC Class A, RoHS (2002/95/ C)
Table 2: Prosilica GC650 camera specification

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Figure 1 – Prosilica GC650 monochrome spectral response
Figure 2 – Prosilica GC650C color spectral response
The design and specifications for the product described above may
change without notice.
0%
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40%
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60%
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Quantum
Efficiency
Wavelength [nm]
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Specifications
Prosilica GC 655/655C
Resolution 659 x 493
Sensor Sony ICX414AL, ICX414AQ for color
Type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type ½
Cell size 9.9 μm
Lens mount C/CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 119 fps
A/D 12 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12
Mono formats GC655: Mono8, Mono12, Mono16
GC655C: Mono8
Color formats Bayer8, Bayer16, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, RGB24, BGR24, RGBA24, BGRA24
xposure control 10 µs to 60 seconds; 1 µs increments
Gain control 0 to 22 dB
Horizontal binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning 1 to Full resolution
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-XXXXX-
0
XXXX
5-25 VDC  Cameras SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX
Power consumption 3.0 W @ 12 VDC
Trigger latency 1.0µs for non-isolated I/O, 2.8µs for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5µs for isolated I/O
Tpd 10ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3µs for isolated I/O
Operating temperature 0
0
C … +50
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10
0
C … +70
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Body dimensions (L x W x H in mm) 59x46x33 including connectors, w/o tripod and lens
Mass 105 g
Hardware interface standard I 802.3 1000BAS -T, 100BAS -TX
Software interface standard Gig Vision Standard 1.0
Regulatory C , FCC Class A, RoHS (2002/95/ C)
Table 3: Prosilica GC655 camera specification

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Figure 3 – Prosilica GC655 monochrome spectral response
Figure 4 – Prosilica GC655C color spectral response
The design and specifications for the product described above may
change without notice.
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Quantum
Efficiency
Wavelength [nm]
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750
Quantum
Efficiency
Wavelength [nm]
Red Green Blue

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Specifications
Prosilica GC 660/660C
Resolution 659 x 493
Sensor Sony ICX618ALA, ICX414AQ for color
Type CCD Progressive
Sensor size Type 1/4
Cell size 5.6 μm
Lens mount C/CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 119 fps
A/D 12 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/12
Mono formats GC660: Mono8, Mono12, Mono16
GC660C: Mono8
Color formats Bayer8, Bayer16, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, RGB24, BGR24, RGBA24, BGRA24
xposure control 10 µs to 60 seconds; 1 µs increments
Gain control 0 to 34 dB
Horizontal binning 1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning 1 to 16 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-XXXXX-
0
XXXX
5-25 VDC  Cameras SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX
Power consumption 3.0 W @ 12 VDC
Trigger latency 1.0µs for non-isolated I/O, 2.8µs for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5µs for isolated I/O
Tpd 10ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3µs for isolated I/O
Operating temperature 0
0
C … +50
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10
0
C … +70
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Body dimensions (L x W x H in mm) 59x46x33 including connectors, w/o tripod and lens
Mass 105 g
Hardware interface standard I 802.3 1000BAS -T, 100BAS -TX
Software interface standard Gig Vision Standard 1.0
Regulatory C , FCC Class A, RoHS (2002/95/ C)
Table 4: Prosilica GC660 camera specification

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Figure 5 – Prosilica GC660 monochrome spectral response
Figure 6 – Prosilica GC660C color spectral response
The design and specifications for the product described above may
change without notice.
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Quantum
Efficiency
Wavelength [nm]
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750
Quantum
Efficiency
Wavelength [nm]
Red
Green
Blue

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Specifications
Prosilica GC 750/750C
Resolution 752 x 480
Sensor Micron MT9V022
Type CMOS Progressive
Sensor size Type 1/3
Cell size 6 μm
Lens mount CS
Max frame rate at full resolution 60 fps
A/D 10 bit
On-board FIFO 16 MB
Bit depth 8/10
Mono formats Mono8
Color formats Bayer8, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, RGB24, BGR24, RGBA24, BGRA24
xposure control 30 µs to 60 seconds; 1 µs increments
Gain control 0 to 48 dB
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-XXXXX-
0
XXXX
5-25 VDC  Cameras SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX
Power consumption 2.2 W @ 12 VDC
Trigger latency 31µs for non-isolated I/O, 43μs for isolated I/O
Trigger jitter ±20ns for non-isolated I/O, ±0.5us for isolated I/O
Tpd 10ns for non-isolated I/O, 1.3μs for isolated I/O
Operating temperature 0
0
C … +50
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Storage temperature -10
0
C … +70
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Operating humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Body dimensions (L x W x H in mm) 45x46x33 including connectors, w/o tripod and lens
Mass 85 g
Hardware interface standard I 802.3 1000BAS -T, 100BAS -TX
Software interface standard Gig Vision Standard 1.0
Regulatory C , FCC Class A, RoHS (2002/95/ C)
Table 5: Prosilica GC750 camera specification

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Figure 7 – Prosilica GC750 monochrome spectral response
Figure 8 – Prosilica GC750C color spectral response
The design and specifications for the product described above may
change without notice.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100
Quantum
Efficiency
Wavelength [nm]
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750
Quantum
Efficiency
Wavelength [nm]
Red Green Blue

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Specifications
Prosilica GC 780/780C
Resolution
782 x 582
Sensor
Sony ICX415AL, ICX415AQ for color
Type
CCD Progressive
Sensor size
Type 1/2
Cell size
8.3 μ
m
Lens mount
C
Max frame rate at full resolution
64 fps
A/D
12 bit
On
-
board FIFO
16 MB
Bit depth
8/12
Mono formats
GC780: Mono8, Mono12, Mono16
GC780C: Mono8
Color formats
Bayer8, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, RGB24, BGR24, RGBA24, BGRA24
xposu
re control
8 µs to 60 seconds; 1 µs increments
Horizontal binning
1 to 8 pixels
Vertical binning
1 to full resolution
Gain control
GC780: 0 to 26 dB
GC780C: 0 to 23 dB
TTL I/Os
1 input, 1 output
Opto
-
coupled I/Os
1 input, 1 output
RS
-
232
1
Power r
equirements
5-16 VDC  Cameras SN: 02-XXXXX-
0
XXXX
5-25 VDC  Cameras SN: 02-XXXXX-1XXXX
Power consumption
2.8 W @ 12 VDC
Trigger latency
1µs for non-isolated I/O, 2.8µs for isolated I/O
Trigger Jitter
±20ns for non
-
isolated I/O, ±0.5us for isolated I/O
Tpd
10ns for non
-
isolated I/O, 1.3
μ
s for isolated I/O
Operating Temperature
0
0
C … +50
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Stor
age Temperature
-
10
0
C … +70
0
C ambient temperature (without condensation)
Operating Humidity
20 to 80% non
-
condensing
Body Dimensions (L x W x H in mm)
59x46x33 including connectors, w/o tripod and lens
Mass
100 g
Hardware Interface Standard
I 802
.3 1000BAS
-
T, 100BAS
-
TX
Software Interface Standard
Gig Vision Standard 1.0
Regulatory
C , FCC Class A, RoHS (2002/95/ C)
Table 6: Prosilica GC780 camera specification