AVT Bigeye User manual

Technical Manual
Low-noise or cooled CCD camera with GigE interface
V2.0.0
03 November 2011
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
AVT Bigeye

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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ................................................... 5
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6
Document history............................................................................................................ 6
Manual overview ............................................................................................................. 6
Conventions used in this manual ........................................................................................ 7
Styles ....................................................................................................................... 7
Symbols.................................................................................................................... 7
Before operation............................................................................................................. 8
Safety warnings .............................................................................................................. 8
Conformity ............................................................................................................... 9
CE............................................................................................................................ 9
Specifications .......................................................................................................10
Bigeye P-132B.............................................................................................................. 10
Bigeye P-132B/C Cool / Bigeye P-132B Solar Cool................................................................ 12
Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B Solar Cool ............................................................................ 14
Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool................................................................................................... 16
Spectral sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 18
Camera dimensions ..........................................................................................21
Bigeye P-132B.............................................................................................................. 21
Bigeye P-132B/C Cool and P-132B Solar Cool...................................................................... 23
Bigeye P-629B Cool / Solar Cool....................................................................................... 25
Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool................................................................................................... 27
Camera interfaces .............................................................................................29
Control junction............................................................................................................ 29
Camera I/O connector pin assignment (15-pin D-Sub jack) ................................................ 29
Power supply (Pin 1-4)............................................................................................... 31
Mode input (Pin 9) .................................................................................................... 32
Trigger input (Pin 10, 11) ........................................................................................... 33
Exposure output (Pin 12, 13)....................................................................................... 34
Line-sync output (Pin 14) ........................................................................................... 35
Frame-sync output (Pin 15)......................................................................................... 36
GigE interface............................................................................................................... 37
Pin assignment of Gigabit Ethernet jack......................................................................... 37
Exposure control ...................................................................................................... 38
Mode setting............................................................................................................ 39
Binning .................................................................................................................. 40
Gain ....................................................................................................................... 41

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Appendix ..................................................................................................................42
GigE Vision feature description for AVT Bigeye cameras ......................................................... 42
DeviceInformation .................................................................................................... 42
ImageSizeControl ..................................................................................................... 43
AcquisitionControl .................................................................................................... 44
AnalogControls ........................................................................................................ 44
CameraSpecialFeatures .............................................................................................. 45
Index...........................................................................................................................46

Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
Info
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•Technical information:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com
•Support:
[e-mail]
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH (Headquarters)
Taschenweg 2a
07646 Stadtroda, Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax.: [phone]
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Introduction
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Introduction
This Bigeye Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications,
dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects.
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
•ChapterIntroduction on page 6 (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 9 gives you information about conformity of
AVT cameras (CE, RoHS).
•ChapterSpecifications on page 10 lists camera details and measured spec-
tral sensitivity diagrams for each camera type.
•ChapterCamera dimensions on page 21 provides CAD drawings of stan-
dard housing models, tripod adapter.
•ChapterCamera interfaces on page 29 describes in general the inputs/
outputs of the cameras (incl. trigger features).
Note
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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
Version Date Description
V2.0.0 03.11.11 New Bigeye Technical Manual
Table 1: Document history

Introduction
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•ChapterIndex on page 46 gives you quick access to all relevant data in
this manual.
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 etc. Input
Upper case Register REGISTER
Italics Modes, fields Mode
Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)
Table 2: Styles
Note
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This symbol highlights important information.
Caution

This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to
follow these instructions to avoid malfunctions.
www
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This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL
itself is shown in blue.
Example:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com

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Before operation
We place the highest demands for quality on our cameras.
Target group This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the
camera and is written for experts.
Safety warnings
Note
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Please read through this manual carefully before operating
the camera.
Caution

Before operating any AVT camera read the following safety
instructions and ESD warnings.
Caution

Electrostatic discharge
The camera contains sensitive electronic components which
can be destroyed by means of electrostatic discharge.
Use sufficient grounding to minimize the risk of damage.

Conformity
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Conformity
Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan-
dard cameras of the Bigeye family to which this declaration relates are in con-
formity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s):
• CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive
• RoHS (2002/95/EC)
CE
We declare, under our sole responsibility, that the previously described Bigeye
cameras conform to the directives of the CE.

Specifications
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Specifications
Bigeye P-132B
Note
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The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tampering
or any manipulations not approved by the manufacturer.
Feature Specification
Image device Type 2/3, progressive scan, Sony ICX 285AL, interline transfer sensor (no
mechanical shutter required) EXView HAD
Effective chip size 8.62 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 0.1 ms ... 1000 seconds in 76 μs steps
Digital output 12-bit, GigE
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)
With AVT AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto brightness, ana-
lyze multiple regions within image, real-time statistics and histogram
Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2)
Power requirements + 12 V (+5 %), max. 0.8 A
Dimensions 89 mm x 90 mm x 71 mm (L x W x H);
incl. connectors, without tripod and lens
Mass 790 g (without lens)
Table 3: Specification Bigeye P-132B

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Environmental air temperature 0 °C ... 35 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2002/95/EC)
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 warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tam-
pering or any manipulations not approved by the manu-
facturer.
Feature Specification
Table 3: Specification Bigeye P-132B

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Bigeye P-132B/C Cool / Bigeye P-132B Solar
Cool
Feature Specification
Image device Type 2/3, progressive scan, Sony ICX 285AL, interline transfer sensor (no
mechanical shutter required) ExView HAD
Effective chip size 8.62 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 (binning Cool: 1280 x512, binning Solar: 640 x 512)
Exposure time 100 μs ... 1000 seconds in adjustable in 76 μs steps
Cooling Peltier cooling
- 20 °C regulated (up to 25 °C ambient temperature)
Digital output 12-bit, GigE
I/Os Two inputs (one optocoupled)
three outputs (one optocoupled)
Smart features Binning (Cool: 1 x 2; Solar: 2 x2) , Gain (+ 6 dB), continuous mode
(image acquisition with maximum frame rate), image-on-demand mode
(triggered image acquisition)
With AVT AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto brightness, ana-
lyze multiple regions 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 111 mm x 90 mm x 99 mm (L x W x H);
incl. connectors, without tripod and lens
Mass 1410 g (without lens)
Operating temperature 0 °C ... 35 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2002/95/EC)
Table 4: Specification Bigeye P-132B/C Cool, Bigeye P-132B Solar Cool

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Note

The design and specifications for the products described above
may change without notice.
Note

• The right polarizat ion of the 12 V supply voltage has to
be taken into consideration.
• The two hexagon socket screws (M 5) in the front plate
may in no case be loosened as otherwise the vacuum area
is getting leaky.
• The warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tam-
pering or any manipulations not approved by the manu-
facturer.

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Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B Solar Cool
Feature Specification
Image device Type 35 mm, CCD progressive scan, Kodak KAF-6303E, full-frame transfer
sensor
Effective chip size 27.65 mm (H) x 18.48 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. 1 x 106cycles)
Pixel format Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono14, Mono16
Frame rate up to 0.5 fps (full frame)
up to 1 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.
Cooling Peltier cooling
+5 °C stabilized
ADC 14 bits
Digital output 14-bit, GigE
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)
With AVT AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto brightness,
analyze multiple regions within image, real-time statistics and
histogram
Digital interface IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T (GigE Vision V1.2)
Power requirements + 12 V (+ 5 %), approx. 1.3 A ... 2.8 A
Dimensions 141.75 mm x 90 mm x 109 mm (L x W x H); incl. connectors, without
tripod and lens
Mass 1480 g (without lens)
Operating temperature 0 °C ... 35 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2002/95/EC)
Table 5: Specification Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B Solar Cool

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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 warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized tam-
pering or any modifications not approved by the manu-
facturer.

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Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool
Feature Specification
Image device Type 35 mm, CCD progressive scan, Kodak KAI11002, interline transfer
sensor (IT) (no mechanical shutter required) global shutter
Effective chip size 36.18 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
Frame rate up to 1.6 fps (full frame)
up to 3.2 fps (binning: 4024 x 1340)
Exposure time 1 ms ... 60 seconds
Cooling Peltier cooling
0 °C stabilized
ADC 14
Digital output 12-bit, GigE
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)
With AVT AcquireControl: BCG LUT, auto contrast, auto brightness, ana-
lyze multiple regions within image, real-time statistics and histogram
Video gain 1 or 2 (+ 6 dB)
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 1450 g (without lens)
Operating temperature 0 °C ... 40 °C
Regulations CE, RoHS (2002/95/EC)
Table 6: Specification Bigeye P-1100B/C Cool

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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 warranty becomes void in case of unauthorized
tampering or any manipulations not approved by the
manufacturer.

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Spectral sensitivity
Figure 1: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-132B / P-132B Cool
Figure 2: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-132C Cool

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Figure 3: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-132B Solar Cool
Figure 4: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-629B Cool / P-629B Solar Cool

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Figure 5: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-1100B Cool
Figure 6: Spectral sensitivity of Bigeye P-1100C Cool