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Allied Vision Technologies GmbH // Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda / Germany 2021-Apr-12
USB3 VISION CAMERAS
Alvium USB Cameras
User Guide
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EN - English
Safety
Before using the camera, read these safety instructions. Observe the warnings at all times. Use the camera only as stated in the Intended use on page 35.
Intended use
Intended use of Allied Vision product is the integration into vision systems by professionals. All Allied Vision product is sold in a B2B setting.
Cameras without closed housings
Cameras without housing or with incomplete housing must be shielded against EMC emission by professionals according to local EMC provisions.
Quick links
•Alvium USB cameras at a glance on page 14•Contact us on page 17•Contents on page 18
CAUTION
Risk of burns
A camera in operation can reach temperature levels which could cause burns.
CAUTION
Injury by falling cameras or lenses
A falling camera or lens can cause injury.
CAUTION
Risk of cuts by sharp edges of lens mounts 
The threads of the lens mount can have sharp edges.
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DA - Dansk
Sikkerhed
Læs sikkerhedsanvisningerne, før kameraet bruges. Overhold alle advarsler. Brug kun kameraet som anført i Intended use på side 35.
Tilsigtet brug
Allied Vision produktets tilsigtede brug er en indbygning i et visionssystem, udført af fagfolk. Alle Allied Vision produkter sælges i B2B.
Kameraer uden lukket hus
Kameraer uden hus eller uden komplet hus skal beskyttes mod EMC emissioner iht. lokale EMC bestemmelser.
FORSIGTIG
Forbrændingsfare
Når kameraet bruges, kan det blive meget varmt og forårsage forbrændinger.
FORSIGTIG
Kvæstelser, hvis kameraet eller linser falder ned
Falder kameraet eller linsen ned, kan dette forårsage kvæstelser.
FORSIGTIG
Fare for snitsår på linsemodulets skarpe kanter 
Linsemodulets gevind kan have skarpe kanter.
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DE - Deutsch
Sicherheit
Bevor Sie die Kamera benutzen, lesen Sie diese Sicherheitshinweise. Beachten Sie diese Hinweise immer. Verwenden Sie die Kamera nur wie beschrieben in Intended use auf Seite 35.
Bestimmungsgemäßer Gebrauch
Allied Vision Produkte sind bestimmt für die Integration in Bildverarbeitungs- systeme durch Fachpersonal. Alle Allied Vision Produkte werden in einer B2B-Umgebung verkauft.
Kameras ohne geschlossenes Gehäuse
Für Kameras ohne Gehäuse oder mit unvollständigem Gehäuse muss die Abschirmung gegen EMV-Emissionen gemäß den örtlichen EMV-Bestimmungen durchgeführt werden.
VORSICHT
Gefahr von Verbrennungen
Im Betrieb kann die Kamera Temperaturen erreichen, die zu Verbrennungen führen.
VORSICHT
Verletzung durch fallende Kameras oder Objektive
Eine fallende Kamera oder ein fallendes Objektiv kann Verletzungen verursachen.
VORSICHT
Schnitte durch scharfkantige Objektivgewinde
Objektivgewinde können scharfe Kanten haben.
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ES - Español
Seguridad
Antes de utilizar la cámara lea estas instrucciones de seguridad. Observe las advertencias en todo momento. Utilice la cámara solo tal y como se estipula en el Intended use en la página 35.
Uso previsto
El uso previsto del producto Allied Vision es la integración en el sistema de visión por parte de profesionales. Todos los productos Allied Vision se venden dentro de una relación B2B.
Cámaras sin carcasa cerrada
Las cámaras sin carcasa o con una carcasa incompleta deben protegerse contra las emisiones CEM por parte de profesionales de acuerdo con las disposiciones locales sobre la CEM.
ATENCIÓN
Riesgo de quemaduras
Una cámara en funcionamiento puede alcanzar temperaturas que podrían provocar quemaduras.
ATENCIÓN
Lesiones en caso de que las cámaras o las lentes se caigan
Si una cámara o una lente se cae puede provocar lesiones.
ATENCIÓN
Riesgo de cortes debido a los bordes afilados del objetivo 
Las roscas de los objetivos pueden tener bordes afilados.
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FI - Suomi
Turvallisuus
Lue nämä turvallisuusohjeet ennen kameran käyttöä. Noudata varoituksia joka hetki. Käytä kameraa ainoastaan kohdassa Intended use sivulla 35 kuvatulla tavalla.
Käyttötarkoitus
Allied Vision -tuotteen käyttötarkoitus on integrointi kuvajärjestelmiin ammattilaisten toimesta. Kaikki Allied Vision -tuotteet myydään B2B-ympäristössä.
Kamerat, joissa ei ole suljettuja koteloita
Ammattilaisten on suojattava kamerat, joissa ei ole koteloa tai joiden kotelo on epätäydellinen, EMC-päästöiltä paikallisten EMC-määräysten mukaisesti.
HUOMIO
Palovammojen vaara
Käytössä olevan kameran saavuttamat lämpötilatasot voivat aiheuttaa palovammoja.
HUOMIO
Putoavien kameroiden tai linssien aiheuttamat vammat
Putoava kamera tai linssi voi aiheuttaa vammoja.
HUOMIO
Linssien kiinnikkeiden terävien reunojen aiheuttamien viiltovammojen vaara 
Linssin kiinnikkeiden kierteiden reunat voivat olla teräviä.
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FR - Français
Sécurité
Veuillez lire ces consignes de sécurité avant d’utiliser la caméra. Respectez continuellement les avertissements. Utilisez la caméra uniquement comme indiqué sous Intended use, page 35.
Utilisation prévue
L’utilisation prévue du produit Allied Vision est son intégration dans des systèmes de vision par le soin de professionnels. Tout produit Allied Vision est vendu dans un cadre B2B.
Caméras sans boîtier fermé
Les caméras sans boîtier fermé ou à boîtier incomplet doivent être blindées contre les émissions CEM par le soin de professionnels conformément aux dispositions CEM locales.
ATTENTION
Risque de brûlures
Une caméra en service peut atteindre des niveaux de température susceptibles d’entraîner des brûlures.
ATTENTION
Blessures en cas de chute de caméras ou d’objectifs
La chute d’une caméra ou d’un objectif peut entraîner des blessures.
ATTENTION
Risque de coupures sur les bords tranchants des montures d’objectif 
Les filetages des montures d’objectif peuvent présenter des bords tranchants.
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IT - Italiano
Sicurezza
Leggere queste istruzioni per la sicurezza prima di utilizzare la telecamera. Osservare sempre tutte le avvertenze. Utilizzare la telecamera come descritto alla sezione Intended use a pagina 35.
Uso previsto
Il prodotto Allied Vision è concepito per essere integrato in sistemi di monitoraggio in campo professionale. Tutti i prodotti Allied Vision sono venduti in uno scenario B2B.
Telecamere senza custodia chiusa
Le telecamere senza custodia o con una custodia incompleta devono essere protette dalle emissioni elettromagnetiche in ambienti professionali in conformità con le norme CEM nazionali.
ATTENZIONE
Pericolo di ustioni
Durante il funzionamento una telecamera può raggiungere temperature elevate che possono essere causa di ustioni.
ATTENZIONE
Lesioni dovute alla caduta di telecamere o lenti
La caduta di una telecamera o di una lente può causare delle lesioni.
ATTENZIONE
Pericolo di tagliarsi sui bordi affilati degli attacchi della lente 
I bordi della filettatura dell’attacco della lente possono essere affilati.
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JA - 日本語
本カメラを使用する前に、この安全の手引きをお読みください。常に、警告事項を守ってください。必ず、Intended use 35 ページの通りに、本カメラを使用してください。
Allied Vision製品は、専門家が視覚装置に統合することを意図したものです。すべてのAllied Vision製品は、企業間取り引き用に販売されています。
ハウジングで閉じられていないカメラ
ハウジングのないカメラまたはハウジングが不完全なカメラは、現地の 電磁両立性（EMC）規定に従い、専門家によって、EMCエミッションから保護される必要があります。
やけどの危険性
作動中のカメラは、やけどを引き起こす温度まで熱くなる恐れがあります。
カメラまたはレンズの落下によるけが
カメラまたはレンズが落下すると、けがをする恐れがあります。
レンズマウントの鋭利な端部で切り傷の危険性 
レンズマウントのギザギザの部分が鋭利である可能性があります。
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Veiligheid
Lees deze veiligheidsinstructies voordat u de camera gaat gebruiken. Neem deze waarschuwingen altijd in acht. Gebruik de camera uitsluitend, zoals aangegeven in het Intended use op pagina 35.
Beoogd gebruik
Het beoogde gebruik van het Allied Vision-product is de integratie in optische systemen door professionals. Alle Allied Vision-producten worden verkocht in de B2B-markt.
Camera's zonder gesloten behuizing
Camera's zonder behuizing of met een onvolledige behuizing moeten door professionals worden beschermd tegen EMC-straling door EMC-beschermingen ter plaatse.
VOORZICHTIG
Risico van verbranding
Een camera die gebruikt wordt, kan temperatuurwaarden bereiken die brandwonden kunnen veroorzaken.
VOORZICHTIG
Letsel door vallende camera's of lenzen
Een vallende camera of lens kan letsel veroorzaken.
VOORZICHTIG
Risico van snijwonden door scherpe randen van lensbevestigingen 
Het schroefdraad van de lensbevestiging kan scherpe randen hebben.
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NO - Norsk
Sikkerhet
Les disse sikkerhetsinstruksene før du bruker kameraet. Følg advarslene til en hver tid. Bruk kun kameraet i samsvar med Intended use på side 35.
Tiltenkt bruk
Den tiltenkte bruken av Allied Vision-produktet er integrering i visjonssystemer av profesjonelle. Alle Allied Vision-produkter selges i en forretning til forretning-situasjon.
Kameraer uten lukkede kamerahus
Kameraer uten kamerahus eller med ufullstendige kamerahus må beskyttes mot EMC-utslipp av fagfolk i henhold til lokale EMC-bestemmelser.
FORSIKTIG
Risiko for brannskader
Et kamera i bruk kan nå temperaturnivåer som kan forårsake brannskader.
FORSIKTIG
Skade ved fallende kameraer eller linser
Et fallende kamera eller en fallende linse kan forårsake skade.
FORSIKTIG
Risiko for kutt fra skarpe kanter på linsefester 
Sporene på linsefestet kan ha skarpe kanter.
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SV - Svenska
Säkerhet
Läs igenom säkerhetsinstruktionerna innan du använder kameran. Var hela tiden särskilt uppmärksam på varningarna. Använd enbart kameran på det sätt som anges i Intended use på sida 35.
Avsedd användning
Den avsedda användningen av Allied Vision-produkter är integrering i visionssystem av fackmän. Samtliga Allied Vision-produkter säljs i en B2B-miljö.
Kameror utan slutna kamerahus
Kameror utan eller med ofullständiga kamerahus måste skyddas mot elektromagnetiska emissioner av fackmän enligt lokala bestämmelser för elektromagnetiska emissioner.
VARNING
Risk för brännskada
En kamera i drift kan komma upp i temperaturer som kan orsaka brännskador.
VARNING
Risk för skador från fallande kameror eller objektiv
Fallande kameror eller objektiv kan förorsaka skador.
VARNING
Risk för skärsår från vassa kanter på objektivfattningar 
Objektivets gängor kan ha vassa kanter.
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ZH - 英文简体中文版
使用本相机前，请阅读本安全说明书。请务必遵守相关警告 和  Intended use于第 35 页 .
Allied Vision 产品的预期用途是由专业人士整合到视觉系统中。所有 Allied Vision 的产品均通过 B2B 渠道销售。
无封闭式外壳相机
使用不带外壳或外壳不完整的相机时，必须由专业人员根据当地的 EMC 规定，对其进行 EMC 屏蔽。
相机操作过程中温度可能上升并导致烫伤风险。
相机或者镜头跌落造成伤害
相机或者镜头可能会跌落并造成伤害。
镜头接口的锐利边缘划伤风险 
镜头接口螺纹边缘可能较为锐利。
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Alvium USB cameras at a glance
Get an overview of Alvium USB camera documentation.
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Alvium USB cameras at a glance
Read this document carefully
Learn to avoid damage to your Alvium USB camera and use it in the most safe and efficient way.
Bandwidth, exposure time values, delays, and ROI frame rates
•The default bandwidth for Alvium USB cameras is 200 MBps. For some models, you can achieve higher frame rates by increasing values for MaxTransferSize and DeviceLinkThroughputLimit. See Operating systems and bandwidth on page 196.•Available values and increments for exposure time depend on other controls, such as DeviceLinkThroughputLimit. See Value changes by feature interdependencies on page 191. •For delays, see Triggering with rolling shutter cameras on page 183.•Calculation of maximum frame rates for different ROIs for Alvium USB cameras does not allow to give a formula. Typical operation on page 50 defines the conditions for measuring ROI frame rates.
Default user set
If you want to use the UserSetDefault feature to reset to default values, be aware that some features may not be reset.
For trigger features, see Trigger features and UserSetDefault on page 183
Individual properties of Alvium USB cameras
Please consider individual properties of Alvium USB cameras to design applications successfully. See Performance and troubleshooting on page 189 for details.
Bare board cameras
If you intend to design an application using bare board cameras, please consider:
•Aligning the sensor to the lens is extremely difficult and expensive. Therefore, we recommend you to do evaluation with housed cameras first.•Bare board cameras are specialized components. We cannot give all data needed for any application in advance. •Please let us partner with you for bare board camera applications to ensure a successful design.•For reference, keep the sandwich label including the serial numbers of the Alvium chip and the camera itself with the camera. See Serial numbers of Alvium® chips and bare board cameras on page 160.
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Shipping contents
•Alvium USB camera•Download Instructions for First Camera Operation document
What else do you need?
This is a selection of helpful downloads:
DocumentLink
Alvium Cameras Features Referencewww.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation
Alvium Cameras Hardware Options
www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents
Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide
Optimum Heat Dissipation for Housed Alvium Cameras application note
Electromagnetic Compatibility for Open Housing Alvium Cameras application note
Defect Pixel Correction on Alvium Cameras application note
Avoiding Ground Loops in Vision Systems application note
Sensor Alignment for Alvium Cameras white paper
Table 1: Document downloads for Alvium USB cameras
SoftwareLink
Vimba Suite for Windows, Linux, and Linux/ARM, including Vimba SDK, Vimba Viewer, and Vimba Driver Installer for Windows
www.alliedvision.com/software
Table 2: Software downloads for Alvium USB cameras
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Contact us
Contact us
Website
Generalwww.alliedvision.com/en/contact
Distribution partnerswww.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we-are
Generalinfo@alliedvision.com
Supportsupport@alliedvision.com
Offices
Europe, Middle East, and Africa(Headquarters)
Allied Vision Technologies GmbHTaschenweg 2a07646 Stadtroda, GermanyT// +49 36428 677-0 (Reception)T// +49 36428 677-230 (Sales)F// +49 36428 677-28
Asia-Pacific
Allied Vision Technologies(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.2-2109 Hongwell Int. Plaza1602# ZhongShanXi RoadShanghai 200235, ChinaT// +86 21 64861133
Singapore
Allied Vision Technologies Asia Pte. Ltd82 Playfair Rd, #07-02 D'LithiumSingapore 369001T// +65 6634 9027
North, Central, and South America
Canada
Allied Vision Technologies Canada Inc.300 – 4621 Canada WayBurnaby, BC V5G 4X8, CanadaT// +1 604 875 8855
Exton, USA
Allied Vision Technologies, Inc.102 Pickering Way - Suite 502Exton, PA 19341, USAToll-free// +1-877-USA-1394T// +1 978 225 2030
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Contents
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Document history and conventions 24Document history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25Conventions used in this user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27Typographic styles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27Symbols and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  28Naming and terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29Camera model naming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29Terms and acronyms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Compliance, safety, and intended use 31Compliance notifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32For customers in the USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32United States of America: Supplier Declaration of Conformity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33Party issuing Supplier's Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33For customers in Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  33Pour utilisateurs au Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34Bare board and open housing cameras  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34Avoid electromagnetic interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35Copyright and trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35Your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36Handling lens mounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36Housed cameras: handling hot cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36Providing optimum heat dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
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Camera mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37Heavy lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  37Product safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38Electrical connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38ESD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38Cable connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38PCBAs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38Camera power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38GPIOs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39Ground loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39USB connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40Handling bare board cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40Optical components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41Lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42Heat sinks and conductive media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42Heat sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42Conductive media for heat sinks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42BIOS drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  43
Specifications 44Applied standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45GenICam  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45USB3 Vision 1.0.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45IP class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45Shock and vibration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45IEC 60068-2-6: Sinusoidal vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46IEC 60068-2-27: Shock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47IEC 60068-2-64: Random vibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  47Notes on specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48Sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48Absolute QE plots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48Spectral response plots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48Exposure time and frame rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49Exposure time behavior regarding ExposureMode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  49Typical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50Triggering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51Sensor shutter types and triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  51Power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  52Alvium 1800 U model specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53Alvium 1800 U-040m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  53Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56Alvium 1800 U-050m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
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Alvium 1800 U-120m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  61Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  63ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  64Alvium 1800 U-158m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  65Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  68Alvium 1800 U-240m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  72Alvium 1800 U-319m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  74Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  77Alvium 1800 U-500m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  81Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  83Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  86Alvium 1800 U-507m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  88Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  90Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  90ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  91Alvium 1800 U-508m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  92Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  95Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  97Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  101Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  103ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  104Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  106Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  108Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  108ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  109Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  111Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  113Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  113ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  114
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Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  116Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  118Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  118ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  119Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  121Absolute QE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  123Spectral response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  123ROI frame rates  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  124White balance default. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  126Dimensions and mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  127Bare board  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  127Open housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  127Open housing 90°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  127Closed housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  128Closed housing 90°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  128Technical drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  129Bare Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  130Bare Board 90°  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  131Open Housing S-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  133Open Housing CS-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  134Open Housing C-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  135Open Housing S-Mount 90° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  136Open Housing CS-Mount 90°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  137Open Housing C-Mount 90°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  138Closed Housing S-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  139Closed Housing CS-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  140Closed Housing C-Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  141Closed Housing S-Mount 90° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  142Closed Housing CS-Mount 90°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  143Closed Housing C-Mount 90°. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  144Lens mounts and maximum protrusion  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  145IR cut filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  146Sensor position accuracy  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  147Sensor shift and rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  147Sensor tilt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  148
Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view 149About this chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150Parameters in tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150Optical vignetting with certain lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150About S-Mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  151Focal length vs. field of view  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  151Alvium 1800 U-040m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  151Alvium 1800 U-050m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  152Alvium 1800 U-120m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  152Alvium 1800 U-158m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  153Alvium 1800 U-240m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  153Alvium 1800 U-319m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  154Alvium 1800 U-500m/c, 1800 U-501m/c NIR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  154
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Alvium 1800 U-507m/c, 1800 U-508m/c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  155Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  155Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  156Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  156Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  157Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  157Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  158
Installing the camera 159Touching hot cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160Bare board cameras  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160Serial numbers of Alvium® chips and bare board cameras. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  160Mounting the heat sink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  162Mounting the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  163Mounting bare board cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  163Mounting housed cameras  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  164Bottom or top mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  164Front mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165Adapting maximum torque values  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  165Mounting the lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  166Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  167Software and driver installation on the host  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  170Required components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  170Installing the camera driver using Vimba on a Windows system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  170Using the camera with third-party drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171Installing drivers for camera and host adapter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171Installing the host adapter and Vimba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171Installing the camera driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  171Installing the camera driver with Windows tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  173
Camera interfaces 175Recommended accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  176Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  176I/O connector pin assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  176Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178GPIOs description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  178Input levels  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  179Output levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  179Status LED  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180Normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180Error conditions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  180
Triggering 181Trigger signal flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  182Trigger latency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  183Trigger features and UserSetDefault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  183Triggering with rolling shutter cameras  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  183
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Firmware update 187Please note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  188Firmware update with Vimba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  188
Performance and troubleshooting 189Optimizing performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  190Image transfer with rolling shutter cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  190Frame rate jitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  190Feature value changes during streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  190Value changes by feature interdependencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  191Effects for the interdependent features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  192Impact by other features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  192Exposure times and frame rates with rolling shutter cameras  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  192Dark current compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  193Additional compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  194Black level compensation for 1800 U-050m/c. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  194Shutter types affecting image readout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  195Operating systems and bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  196Sensor data output and camera data output  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  196Hardware and bandwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197Vimba settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197Performance on reference systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  197Dividing bandwidth between devices on a common USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  199Ideal setup for two cameras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  199Best practice for bandwidth management  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  199Cascading hubs divide bandwidth  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200Troubleshooting common issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  200Camera recognition  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  201Unexpected events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  202Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  203Radio signal interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  204
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Document history ................................................................. 25Conventions used in this user guide..................................... 27Naming and terms ................................................................ 29
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Document history
VersionDateRemarks
V3.3.02021-Apr-12•Updated ROI frame rates on page 60 for 1800 U-120m/c models.•Added 1800 U-501c NIR, 1800 U-1620m/c, 1800 U-2040m/c, and 1800 U-2460m/c models in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 53.•Updated mass values in Dimensions and mass on page 127.•Updated instructions for Mounting the camera on page 163.•Applied editorial changes.
V3.2.22021-Jan-22•Updated pixel formats in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 53.•Applied editorial changes.
V3.2.12020-Dec-15•Added information on the exposure time offset in Exposure time behavior regarding ExposureMode on page 49.•Updated values for ROI frame rates and for minimum and maximum exposure time in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 53.•Added values for White balance default on page 126.•Updated drawings and dimension values for bare board cameras in Technical drawings on page 129.•Added information about Serial numbers of Alvium® chips and bare board cameras on page 160.•Added description for push-pull in GPIOs description on page 178.•Added Trigger features and UserSetDefault on page 183.•In Image data flow on page 185, added FPNC support for all models, except for Alvium 1800 U-2050.•Added notes about frame rates for rolling shutter cameras run in triggered mode.•Applied editorial changes.
Table 3: Document history (sheet 1 of 3)
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V3.2.02020-Jul-22•Added Alvium 1800 U-240m/c, 1800 U -508m/c, and 1800 U-1240m/c models.•Updated ROI frame rates and pixel formats in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 53.•Added QE and spectral response to Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c on page 116.•Extended information in Shock and vibration on page 45.•Updated spectral response graphic in IR cut filter on page 146.•Added Sensor position accuracy on page 147.•Added Read before use on page 2.•Corrected minor errors.
V3.1.32020-Mar-12•Corrected maximum exposure times.•Added ExposureActive signal to the description of sensor shutter modes.•DPC: Removed specifications into an application note.•FPNC: Updated note in Image data flow on page 185.
V3.1.22020-Mar-04Applied minor changes.
V3.1.12020-Feb-28•Updated frame rates and exposure time values.•Added information about frame rates with different triggering modes.
V3.1.02020-Feb-20•Added Alvium 1800 U-319m/c, 1800 U -507m/c, 1800 U -1236m/c, and 1800 U-2050m/c models.•Added specifications for DPC.•Updated description for sensor shutter modes.
V3.0.02020-Jan-06•Added Alvium 1800 U-040m/c, 1800 U -158m/c, and 1800 U-501m NIR models.
V2.0.02019-Oct-18•Added Alvium 1800 U-050m/c and 1800 U -120m/c models.•Updated contents about bandwidth.•Updated screenshots for camera driver installation.•Added Dark current compensation on page 193.•Updated technical drawings and dimensions for bare board in Technical drawings on page 129.•Restructured contents in Performance and troubleshooting on page 189.•Applied editorial changes.
VersionDateRemarks
Table 3: Document history (sheet 2 of 3)
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Conventions used in this user guide
To give this document an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used:
Typographic styles
V1.1.02019-Jul-01•Added missing color pixel formats and removed separate bit depth in Specifications on page 44.•Corrected ADC bit depth in specifications for Alvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78 and in Image data flow on page 185.
V1.0.02019-Jun-13Release version
StyleFunction
EmphasisPrograms, or highlighting important things
Feature namesNames for GenICam features
Feature optionsOptions for GenICam features
Input commandsText or command to type in by the user, selected menu options, or other selectable options
UIElementsText that is displayed or output by the system, like parts of the GUI, dialog boxes, buttons, menus, important information, or windows titles
Web addresses and references
Links to webpages and internal cross references
Table 4: Typographic styles
VersionDateRemarks
Table 3: Document history (sheet 3 of 3)
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Symbols and notes
CAUTION
Risk of burns
Precautions are described
CAUTION
Injury by falling cameras or lenses
Precautions are described
CAUTION
Risk of cuts by sharp edges of lens mounts 
Precautions are described
NOTICE
Material damage
Precautions are described.
Practical tip
Additional information helps to understand or ease handling the camera.
Avoiding malfunctions
Precautions are described.
Additional information
Web address or reference to an external source with more information is shown.
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Naming and terms
Camera model naming
Alvium cameras are named to identify model properties. For example, Alvium 1800 U-500c is composed of:
Terms and acronyms
Alvium1800U500c
Content Camera  series
Camera series details Interface Resolution1 Color/ 
monochrome
ExamplesAlvium1500: Basic feature set
1800: Advanced feature set or high-performance sensors
C: MIPI CSI-2
U: USB
500: 5.0 MP
050: 0.5 MP
c: color
m: monochrome
m NIR: monochrome near infrared
1Model resolutions may slightly deviate from model naming.
Table 5: Camera model naming
Hardware options
Alvium USB cameras are available with various options for housing, lens mount, or USB connector position. For ordering, see hardware options and product codes in the Alvium Cameras Hardware Options document at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
Term or acronymDescriptionReference
bare board
Camera consisting of electronics and sensor on a common printed circuit board (PCB), to be designed into a housing with heat sink and lens mount
Bare Board on page 130
CRAChief ray angleAlvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78
EMVAEuropean Machine Vision Associationwww.emva.org
ERSElectronic rolling shutter, see RSShutter types affecting image readout on page 195
Table 6: Terms and acronyms (sheet 1 of 2)
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ESDElectrostatic dischargeESD on page 38
FCCFederal Communications CommissionFor customers in the USA on page 32
FPNCPixed pattern noise correctionImage data flow on page 185
fpsFrames per secondAlvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78
GenICamGeneric Interface for Cameras, EMVAwww.emva.org
GNDGround (power)I/O connector pin assignment on page 176
GPIOsGeneral purpose inputs and outputs (non-isolated)
GPIOs description on page 178
GRRSGlobal reset release shutter, see GRSShutter types affecting image readout on page 195
GRSGlobal reset shutter, see GRRSShutter types affecting image readout on page 195
GSGlobal shutterShutter types affecting image readout on page 195
H × VHorizontal × Vertical (sensor resolution)Alvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78
KBKilobyteAlvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78
MBpsMegabytes per secondAlvium 1800 U-500m/c on page 78
open housing
Camera housing that is open at the back side to be designed into an encompassing housing with other components
Open Housing S-Mount on page 133
PCBAPrinted circuit board assemblyPCBAs on page 38
QEQuantum efficiencyAbsolute QE on page 80
ROIRegion of interestROI frame rates on page 81
RSRolling shutter, see ERSShutter types affecting image readout on page 195
SFNCStandard Features Naming Convention (GenICam)
www.emva.org
shutter mode
Value of the ShutterMode feature to select between rolling shutter (RS) and global release shutter (GRS)
Triggering on page 51
shutter type
Sensor specific readout, such as rolling shutter (RS) or global shutter (GS)
Shutter types affecting image readout on page 195
S-MountM12-MountMounting and focusing S-Mount lenses on page 167
Term or acronymDescriptionReference
Table 6: Terms and acronyms (sheet 2 of 2)
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Compliance notifications ...................................................... 32Intended use ......................................................................... 35Copyright and trademarks .................................................... 35Your safety............................................................................. 36Product safety ....................................................................... 38
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Compliance notifications
National regulations on disposal must be followed.
For customers in the USA
Closed housing cameras only: FCC Class B digital device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, 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 separation between the equipment and receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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United States of America: Supplier Declaration of Conformity
Alvium USB cameras comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Party issuing Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
Allied Vision Technologies GmbHTaschenweg 2a 07646 StadtrodaGermanyT// +49 (36428) 677-106quality@alliedvision.com 
Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information
Allied Vision Technologies, Inc.102 Pickering Way – Suite 502Exton, PA 19341USAT// +1 978 225 2030
Note: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 
For customers in Canada
Closed housing cameras only
This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
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Pour utilisateurs au Canada
Boîtier de caméra fermé seulement
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes classe B pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique.
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)
Bare board and open housing cameras
Bare board and open housing cameras are designed for integration and are delivered with open camera back or without housing on customer's request. Housing design is critical for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of the camera.
Avoid electromagnetic interferences
Interface cables, power cables, and I/O cables are sensitive to electromagnetic interference.•Use shielded cables only.•We recommend using cables offered by Allied Vision.•Avoid coiling.•We recommend using GPIOs only in environments with low electromagnetic interference.
Moreover, avoid unnecessary bending to prevent damage to the cables.
Requirements for EMC housings 
See the Electromagnetic Compatibility for Open Housing Alvium Cameras application note at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
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Intended use
Allied Vision’s objective is the development, design, production, maintenance, servicing and distribution of digital cameras and components for image processing. We are offering standard products as well as customized solutions. 
Intended use of Allied Vision product is the integration into Vision systems by professionals. All Allied Vision product is sold in a B2B setting. 
Allied Vision isn’t a legal manufacturer of medical product. Instead, Allied Vision cameras and accessories may be used as components for medical product after design-in by the medical device manufacturer and based on a quality assurance agreement (QAA) between Allied Vision (supplier) and medical device manufacturer (customer). Allied Vision’s duties in that respect are defined by ISO 13485, clause 7.2 (customer-related processes, equivalent to ISO 9001, clause 8.2).
Copyright and trademarks
All text, pictures, and graphics are protected by copyright and other laws protecting intellectual property. All content is subject to change without notice.All trademarks, logos, and brands cited in this document are property and/or copyright material of their respective owners. Use of these trademarks, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement. Copyright © 2021 Allied Vision Technologies GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Your safety
This section informs about issues related to your personal safety. Descriptions explain how to avoid hazards and operate Alvium USB cameras safely.
Handling lens mounts
The lens mount thread has sharp edges. Be careful these edges do not cut your skin when mounting or unmounting lenses.
Housed cameras: handling hot cameras
If the mainboard temperature exceeds the specified maximum for more than two seconds, the camera is powered off automatically. The current value for mainboard temperature is output by DeviceTemperature. You can use this value to control cooling by software, for example, to control a fan.
However, if you hold the camera in your hands during operation, your skin may get hurt. If you touch the camera when it is heated up, we recommend wearing protective gloves.
Providing optimum heat dissipation
Design bare board and open housing cameras into a heat dissipative housing with a high thermal conductivity. For more information, see Mounting bare board cameras on page 163. Keep the operating temperature in the specified range to enable best image quality and to protect the camera from damage. Temperature values apply to a relative humidity of 0 to 80 percent that is non-condensing.
Hardware optionHousingComponents in the cooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °CSee model Specifications on page 44.
Open housing4
+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housingNot applicable
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
Table 7: Operating temperature ranges for Alvium USB cameras
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For your safety and to improve camera performance, operate the camera:•Mounted to a base with a high thermal conductivity •With lens or other optical components mounted •With a heat sink mounted that has large surface areas (closed housing cameras include a heat sink)•Using conductive media for camera and heat sink mounting•With active cooling of camera, mounting base, and heat sink, such as by ventilation.
Camera mounting
Housed cameras must be mounted using the mounting threads. If vibration is higher than specified, cameras can disconnect from the mounting. Falling cameras can hurt you. To avoid personal injury:•Mount the camera according to the instructions in Mounting housed cameras on page 164.•Ensure, shock and vibration do not exceed the specified range, see Shock and vibration on page 45.•Use a lens support if you want to use Heavy lenses.
Heavy lenses
For non-static applications, use lenses with a mass less than 70 grams and a length less than 38 mm, where the center of gravity is 20 mm, measured from the lens mount front flange. For heavier or longer lenses, use a lens support and apply additional tests. For more information, please contact support@alliedvision.com.
Figure 1: Setup to provide optimum heat dissipation
More information
For more information on heat dissipation, see the Optimum Heat Dissipation for Housed Alvium Cameras application note at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
Heat sinkCamera housingLens
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Product safety
To prevent material damage, read the following and understand how to safely handle and operate the camera. Get helpful details about electrical connections and learn how to optimize camera performance.
Electrical connections
ESD is dangerous for electronic devices, especially when tools or hands get in contact with connectors and electronic components. We recommend measures to avoid damage by ESD:•Unpacking: Remove the camera from its anti-static packaging only when your body is grounded.•Workplace: Use a static-safe workplace with static-dissipative mat and air ionization.•Wrist strap: Wear a static-dissipative wrist strap to ground your body.•Clothing: Wear ESD clothing. Keep components away from your body and clothing. Even if you are wearing a wrist strap, your body is grounded but your clothes are not.•Bare board and open housing cameras: use a special ESD housing.
Cable connections
Provide sufficient strain relief for all cable connections to avoid short circuits and malfunctions.
Alvium USB cameras enable access to PCBAs. Keep away from camera electronics to avoid damage.
Camera power
Operating the camera beyond the specified range damages the camera. Cameras are powered over USB. Alternatively, cameras can be powered using the I/O connector at a maximum input of 5.5 VDC, using a limited power source (LPS), according to IEC62368-1: 2014 (Second Edition) with maximum 1.5 A. The camera is not intended to be connected to a DC distribution network.
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•Make sure that USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller cards, on-board host controllers, or hubs provide sufficient current supply for the connected cameras.•Only use power supplies that meet the insulation requirement according to PELV or SELV. For details, please refer to IEC 61140.•We recommend using powered hubs, especially for multi-camera operation.•For suitable USB accessories, see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide.
To avoid damage to the camera, keep maximum input voltage below 5.5 VDC and maximum current below 12 mA per output. See Specifications on page 44 for details. The maximum length for I/O cables must not exceed 30 meters.
Reverse polarity
If Alvium USB cameras are externally powered with reverse polarity, the cameras can be damaged. See I/O connector pin assignment on page 176 for proper external power connections.
JST-cables
JST I/O cables without shielding are designed to be used with bare board or open housing Alvium cameras. The customer is responsible for an EMC compliant design. For applications without an additional EMC housing, please use shielded JST I/O cables with screw lock.
Ground loops
Unsuitable connections can lead to different potentials between the camera system GND and the environmental shield/chassis GND caused by ground loops. This can damage the camera and the connected devices or cause malfunctions.•Avoid potential differences between the camera housing and GND.•All wiring must be done by authorized personnel, according to the corresponding technical standards. •Read the Avoiding Ground Loops in Vision Systems application note.
More information
See the Avoiding Ground Loops in Vision Systems application note at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
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USB connections
USB 3.0 and 3.1 Gen 1 host controllers and hubs
To avoid damage to USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller cards or hubs, make sure these components provide sufficient current supply for the connected cameras. For suitable USB 3.0 accessories, see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
If suddenly your camera is not recognized anymore, check for a crashed USB hub. Disconnect the USB and power supply cable from the hub. Reconnect both.
USB cables
Proper cable handling enables reliable performance:•Use only shielded cables to avoid electromagnetic interferences.•Please use cables recommended by Allied Vision.•Avoid unnecessary bending to prevent damage to the cables.•Avoid coiling to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Alvium USB cameras and USB 2.0
If Alvium USB cameras are connected to USB 2.0 ports, they are recognized. They can be operated with reduced performance only if DeviceLinkThroughputLimit is set to a value supported by USB 2.0. See Operating systems and bandwidth on page 196. Some pixel formats may not be supported.
Handling bare board cameras
Bare board cameras are an electronic assembly without a protective housing. To avoid damage:•Handle bare board cameras with extreme care.•Avoid any mechanical stress to the sensor area.•Avoid short circuits by keeping away from electronics components.
Observe for mounting bare board cameras:•Allow mechanical contact only at the mounting area. (This does not apply to the cooling areas.)•Enable proper cooling at the cooling areas, see Mounting bare board cameras on page 163.
No image transfer at high bandwidths
USB 2.0 supports maximum 50 MBps. If cameras require a higher bandwidth than 50 MBps for streaming, no image is transferred on a USB 2.0 bus. The bandwidth used by a camera results from DeviceLinkThroughputLimit, the image resolution, sensor characteristics, and pixel format (Mono8 has 8 bits per pixel, while RGB8 has 3 × 8 bits per pixel).
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•Give 2 mm minimum clearance above board components.•Tighten screws at 0.1 Nm maximum torque.•Follow the instructions in Mounting bare board cameras on page 163.
Optical components
Provide the following conditions to keep dirt and droplets out of the optical system of camera and lens:•Dust-free environment•Low relative humidity•No condensation.
When camera or lens are stored:•Cover the lens mount with a protection foil or cap.•Cover front and back lens with caps.
Sensor
Sensors are sensitive to excessive radiation: focused sunlight, lasers, and X-rays can damage the sensor. Dirt and scratches can damage the sensor as well.
Alvium USB cameras do not need additional cleaning. Cameras are cleaned before shipping. Incorrect cleaning can damage the sensor or the filter. Therefore, never clean the sensor or the filter.
Protect the camera filter and the sensor from dirt, because dirt becomes more visible the closer it gets to the sensor. In addition, keep the back lens clean. Hold the camera with the lens mount facing the ground to keep dirt out of the lens mount. When no lens is mounted, protect the sensor and filter by a dust cap.
Damage to optical components by conductive media for heat sinks
See Conductive media for heat sinks on page 42 for details.
Figure 2: Holding the camera with the lens mount facing the ground
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Lenses
Maximum protrusion
The sensor, filter, lens, or camera electronics can be damaged if a lens exceeding maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera. Use lenses with a maximum protrusion within camera specifications. Figure 3 shows maximum protrusion. For details, see Lens mounts and maximum protrusion on page 145.
For S-Mount lenses, read Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses on page 167 to avoid damage to the sensor, the electronics, and lens.
Heat sinks and conductive media
The camera can be damaged if heat sink or conductive media are not used properly.
Heat sinks
Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of the heat sink.
Conductive media for heat sinks
Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can damage optical surfaces of the sensor, filter, and lens. •Cover the optical path of the camera when you apply heat sink compound or adhesive to prevent substances and fumes from damaging optical surfaces.•Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of the conductive media.•Ensure that the conductive media is correctly positioned: covering only the cooling areas, see Mounting the heat sink on page 162.
Figure 3: Maximum protrusion S-Mount (left); CS-Mount and C-Mount (right)
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BIOS drivers
Sometimes, USB component's firmware must be updated before operation, including devices, such as host adapters cards. To avoid damage and to benefit from possible updates to increase performance: Check for BIOS updates related to USB.
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This chapter includes:
Applied standards ................................................................. 45Notes on specifications......................................................... 48Alvium 1800 U model specifications .................................... 53White balance default......................................................... 126Dimensions and mass ......................................................... 127Technical drawings..............................................................129Lens mounts and maximum protrusion ............................. 145IR cut filter...........................................................................146Sensor position accuracy .................................................... 147
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Applied standards
GenICam
GenICam provides a generic access for cameras and devices that is independent of the interface. This enables to operate cameras with USB3 Vision, GigE Vision, or CoaXPress interfaces and Alvium USB cameras with a common software.
GenICam consists of multiple modules for different tasks. Allied Vision cameras and software use these modules, like the SFNC that standardizes feature names and types via an XML file or the transport layer interface (GenTL) used to grab images.
Alvium 1800 U cameras comply to:•GenICam GenAPI V3.1•GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention V2.2 (SFNC)•GenICam Pixel Format Naming Convention V2.0 (PFNC).
USB3 Vision 1.0.1
USB3 Vision standard for cameras and imaging products is based on USB 3.0 standard, using USB 3.0 ports. It provides control over compliant devices by GenICam Applications Programming Interface (API). USB3 Vision standard is administered by the Automated Imaging Association (AIA).
IP class
The following statement applies to closed housing cameras only. Equipped with a lens as intended, the Alvium USB closed housing camera complies with IP30 class according to IEC 60529.
Shock and vibration 
Alvium closed and open housing cameras were tested according to the following standards:•IEC 60068-2-6, sinusoidal vibration testing•IEC 60068-2-27, shock testing•IEC 60068-2-64, random vibration testing. 
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Cameras were inspected before and after the tests. All tests were passed successfully: 
The conditions for cameras and lenses were the same for all tests. Solid aluminum tubes were used to represent real lenses:
IEC 60068-2-6: Sinusoidal vibration
ConditionPassed
Mechanics•The camera housings showed no deformations.•The connections between camera components had not come loose.•The sensor position was within the specified tolerances of a new camera.
Camera behaviorCamera functionalities were not affected, no deviations occurred.
Image streamingImages were streamed without errors.
Table 8: Conditions for passed tests
ParameterValue
Lens dummy length38 mm
Lens dummy mass70 g
Center of gravity (CoG)120 mm
1For camera and lens dummy assemblies, measured from the lens mount front flange
Table 9: Conditions for lenses
FrequencyAccelerationDisplacement
10 Hz to 58.1 HzNot applicable1.5 mm
58.1 Hz to 500 Hz20 gNot applicable
Table 10: Frequency, acceleration, and displacement for IEC 60068-6 tests
ParameterValue
Axisx, y, z
Sweep rate1 oct/min
Sweep duration per axis [hh:mm:ss]00:11:17
Number of sweeps20
Table 11: Other parameters for IEC 60068-6 tests
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IEC 60068-2-27: Shock
IEC 60068-2-64: Random vibration
ParameterValue
Axisx, y, z
Acceleration20 g
Number of shocks per axis10
Duration per axis11 ms
WaveformHalf sine
Table 12: Parameters for IEC 60068-2-27 tests
FrequencyAcceleration
15 Hz to 500 Hz 0.05 g2/Hz
Table 13: Frequency and acceleration for IEC 60068-2-64 tests
ParameterValue
Axisx, y, z
Acceleration RMS (Sigma)4.9 g
Acceleration peak (Sigma)14.8 g
Duration per axis [hh:mm:ss]00:30:00
Table 14: Other parameters for IEC 60068-64 tests
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Notes on specifications
This section defines the conditions for specifications stated in this chapter.
Sensor
Absolute QE plots
Measurements for color cameras were done with IR cut filter, measurements for monochrome and S-Mount cameras were done without optical filters. With optical filters, QE decreases by approximately 10 percent. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE values is ±10 percent. This is mainly due to uncertainties in the measuring apparatus itself (such as Ulbricht sphere and optometer).Manufacturing tolerance of the sensor increases overall uncertainty.
ON Semiconductor sensors
The curve in the absolute QE plots shown in this chapter is from the sensor manufacturer data sheet. The information was correct at the time of publishing.
Sony sensors
Sony provides relative response curves in their sensor data sheets. To create the absolute QE plots shown in this chapter, the relative response was converted to a normalized QE response and then adjusted as per three measured QE values (at 448 nm, 529 nm, 632 nm) for color sensors and one measured QE value (at 529 nm) for monochrome sensors.
Wavelength
The wavelength range in the absolute QE plots reflects the information available in the sensor manufacturer data sheet at the time of publishing. For additional wavelength information, contact the sensor manufacturer.
Spectral response plots 
The curves in the spectral response plots shown in this chapter were calculated from measured quantum efficiencies at 448 nm, 529 nm, and 632 nm. The shape of the curve is taken from the sensor data sheet but the values have been adjusted based on these measured values. The uncertainty in measurement of the spectral response values is ±10 percent.
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Exposure time and frame rate
Stated values were measured for a maximum bandwidth of 375 MBps for Typical operation, using the following test setup:
Exposure time behavior regarding ExposureMode
This section informs about how exposure time behaves in the different exposure modes.
All Alvium cameras have an exposure time offset. The exposure time offset and the exposure time increment depend on sensor and camera characteristics. Both, the exposure time offset and the exposure time increment, can change if Width, PixelFormat, or DeviceLinkThroughputLimit are changed. See Value changes by feature interdependencies on page 191.
ComponentProperty
Desktop workstation Dell Precision T5500 Precision (EHW400)ChipsetIntel X5520
CPUIntel Xeon X5670 (6 cores)
CPU frequency2.93 GHz
RAM12 GB
Graphics controllerNVIDIA Quadro FX 580
USB controllerDelock U3 PCIe 1XG205-1S Rev. 1.1 (2-port USB 3.0 to PCI Express x1 Gen 2 with Renesas chipset)
Operating systemWindows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
Measured byOscilloscope
Measured signalExposureActive
Table 15: Test setup components
Bandwidth, exposure time values, delays, and ROI frame rates
•The default bandwidth for Alvium USB cameras is 200 MBps. For some models, you can achieve higher frame rates by increasing values for MaxTransferSize and DeviceLinkThroughputLimit. See Operating systems and bandwidth on page 196.•Available values and increments for exposure time depend on other controls, such as DeviceLinkThroughputLimit. See Value changes by feature interdependencies on page 191. •For delays, see Exposure start delay = exposure area – exposure time. on page 184.•Calculation of maximum frame rates for different ROIs for Alvium USB cameras does not allow to give a formula. Typical operation on page 50 defines the conditions for measuring ROI frame rates.
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ExposureMode = Timed
For all Alvium cameras, exposure time can be set by ExposureTime or ExposureAuto. For this, ExposureMode is set to Timed. 
The selected exposure time is extended automatically:•If the selected exposure time does not match the available increment, the camera automatically extends the exposure time to the next increment.•The exposure time offset is included in the selected exposure time.
ExposureMode = TriggerWidth or TriggerControlled
In addition, most global shutter (GS) cameras can control exposure time by the trigger signal, with the ExposureMode set to TriggerWidth or TriggerControlled (using ExposureStart and ExposureStop).
The trigger controlled exposure time is extended automatically: •If the trigger controlled exposure time does not match the available increment, the camera automatically extends the exposure time to the next increment.•Subsequently, the exposure time offset is added.
You can use ExposureActive to determine the duration of the exposure time offset. 
Typical operation
All timing values are based on following parameters:•Factory settings (camera after startup)•Minimum exposure time•Full resolution•Mono8 pixel format (also for color models)•Camera operation in freerun mode•Sensor readout using ADC bit depth•Without bandwidth limitations. 
Bandwidth: Data is measured for six steps in a range of 200 MBps to 375 MBps. The default value for DeviceLinkThroughputLimit is 200 MBps for Alvium 1800 U cameras measured as average sensor readout.
Bit depth: Values are measured for Mono8. If you are using color formats or 10-bit or 12-bit pixel formats, frame rates fall below values for Mono8. increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may increase maximum frame rates.
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Triggering
The following table shows how the shutter mode impacts available frame rates. Reducing the area for ROI reduces readout time. The relations in Table 16 apply only if exposure time is shorter than readout time. 
Sensor shutter types and triggering
Differences between sensors with global shutter (GS), rolling shutter (RS), and global reset shutter (GRS) are explained in Shutter types affecting image readout on page 195. Triggering behavior differs between cameras with global shutter (GS) and rolling shutter (RS). See Triggering on page 181 for details.
Sensor typeShutter modeTrigger modeAvailable frame ratesROI frame rates
Global shutter (GS)Global shutter (GS)FreerunMaximum valuesIncreased values
Global shutter (GS)External triggerMaximum valuesIncreased values
Rolling shutter (RS)
Rolling shutter (RS)FreerunMaximum valuesIncreased values
Rolling shutter (RS)External triggerHalved valuesIncreased values
Global reset shutter (GRS)FreerunMaximum valuesNo increase
Global reset shutter (GRS)External triggerMaximum valuesNo increase
Table 16: Frame rates depending on shutter modes and trigger modes
Achieved frame rates may not match specified values
•Some sensors have an exposure start jitter that may reduce maximum frame rates.•Your individual setup may cause delays in data transmission.
Bandwidth adjustments
Consider the bandwidth available for camera payload depends on your individual hardware, the operating system, software and drivers, and your application. We recommend you to adjust DeviceLinkThroughputLimit and MaxTransferSize to your requirements. See Operating systems and bandwidth on page 196.
Interdependencies between ROI and ExposureTime values
Changing parameters for ROI can affect values for ExposureTime, such as minimum, maximum, and increments, but ExposureTime itself as well. We recommend you to set:
•ROI values•DeviceLinkThroughputLimitbefore you set values for ExposureTime. 
See Value changes by feature interdependencies on page 191 for details. 
MaxTransferSize can have an impact as well.
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Power consumption
The power consumption values in this chapter are for typical operation: •Factory settings (camera after startup)•Minimum exposure time•Maximum frame rate•Full resolution•Mono8 pixel format (also for color models)•Camera operation in freerun mode•Sensor readout using ADC bit depth•Without bandwidth limitations. 
Dimensions
For your model’s dimensions, see Dimensions and mass on page 127.
In manufacturing, camera board and sensor are moved against each other to adjust flange focal distance. The value range for camera length with open housing cameras reflects in the technical drawings. See Technical drawings on page 129.
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Alvium 1800 U model specifications
Alvium 1800 U-040m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-040m (monochrome)1800 U-040c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX287
Resolution728 (H) × 544 (V); 0.4 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1/2.9; 5 mm × 3.8 mm; 6.3 mm diagonal 
Pixel size6.9 µm × 6.9 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate289 fps (at ≥200 MBps)
Exposure time177 µs to 10 s (at 200 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 1.9 W External power: 2.1 W
Table 17: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-040m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 17: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 4: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c (Sony IMX287) absolute QE
Figure 5: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c (Sony IMX287) spectral response
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ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]ROI area [pixels]Frame rate [fps]at 200 MBps
Full resolution728544396,032289
VGA640480307,200322
HVGA480320153,600450
QVGA32024076,800564
HQVGA24016038,400750
QQVGA16012019,200896
Maximum × half728272198,016503
Maximum × minimum72885,8241,793
Minimum × maximum85444,352293
Minimum × minimum88641,964
Table 18: Alvium 1800 U-040m/c ROI frame rates at 200 MBps
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Alvium 1800 U-050m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-050m (monochrome)1800 U-050c (color)
Sensor modelON Semiconductor PYTHON 480
Resolution808 (H) × 608 (V); 0.5 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1/3.6; 3.9 mm × 2.9 mm; 4.9 mm diagonal 
Pixel size4.8 µm × 4.8 µm
CRA1.65 deg
ADC10-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10Mono8, Mono10
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerGR8, BayerGR10, BayerGR10p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth10-bit
Maximum frame rate117 fps (at ≥200 MBps)
Exposure time64 µs to 10 s (at 200 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 11.3 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 1.5 WExternal power: 1.7 W
Table 19: Alvium 1800 U-050m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-050m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 19: Alvium 1800 U-050m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 6: Alvium 1800 U-050m/c (ON Semi PYTHON 480) absolute QE
Figure 7: Alvium 1800 U-050m/c (ON Semi PYTHON 480) spectral response
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ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]ROI area [pixels]Frame rate [fps]at 200 MBps
Full resolution808608491,264117
VGA640480307,200176
HVGA480320153,600313
QVGA32024076,800514
HQVGA24016038,400784
QQVGA16012019,2001,069
Maximum × half808304245,632219
Maximum × minimum80886,4641,476
Minimum × maximum86084,864726
Minimum × minimum88641,988
Table 20: Alvium 1800 U-050m/c ROI frame rates at 200 MBps
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Alvium 1800 U-120m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-120m (monochrome)1800 U-120c (color)
Sensor modelON Semiconductor AR0135CS
Resolution1280 (H) × 960 (V); 1.2 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1/3; 4.8 mm × 3.6 mm; 6.0 mm diagonal 
Pixel size3.75 µm × 3.75 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerGR8, BayerGR10, BayerGR10p, BayerGR12, BayerGR12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate52 fps (at ≥200 MBps)
Exposure time57 µs to 1.2 s (at 200 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 17.7 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 1.3 WExternal power: 1.5 W
Table 21: Alvium 1800 U-120m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-120m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 21: Alvium 1800 U-120m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 8: Alvium 1800 U-120m/c (ON Semi AR0135CS) absolute QE
Figure 9: Alvium 1800 U-120m/c (ON Semi AR0135CS) spectral response
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ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]ROI area [pixels]Frame rate [fps]at 200 MBps
Full resolution1,2809601,228,80052
HD 7201,280720921,60069
XGA1,024768786,43265
SVGA800600480,00082
VGA640480307,200100
QVGA32024076,800161
QQVGA16012019,200161
Maximum × half1,280480614,400100
Maximum × minimum1,280810,240160
Minimum × maximum89607,68052
Minimum × minimum8864161
Table 22: Alvium 1800 U-120m/c ROI frame rates at 200 MBps
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Alvium 1800 U-158m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-158m (monochrome)1800 U-158c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX273
Resolution1456 (H) × 1088 (V); 1.6 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1/2.9; 5 mm × 3.8 mm; 6.3 mm diagonal 
Pixel size3.45 µm × 3.45 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate153 fps (at ≥300 MBps)
Exposure time177 µs to 10 s (at 300 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 2.5 WExternal power: 2.6 W
Table 23: Alvium 1800 U-158m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-158m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 23: Alvium 1800 U-158m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 10: Alvium 1800 U-158m/c (Sony IMX273) absolute QE
Figure 11: Alvium 1800 U-158m/c (Sony IMX273) spectral response
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ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 300 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution1,4561,0881,584,128114141153
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000138170182
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720137163
HD 7201,280720921.600188222
XGA1,024768786,432211
SVGA800600480,000264
VGA640480307,200321
QVGA32024076,800564
QQVGA16012019,200896
Maximum × half1,456544792,064212259281
Maximum × minimum1,456811,6481,3071,4481,526
Minimum × maximum81,0888,704157
Minimum × minimum88641,964
Table 24: Alvium 1800 U-158m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
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Alvium 1800 U-240m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-240m (monochrome)1800 U-240c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX392
Resolution1936 (H) × 1216 (V); 2.4 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1/2.3; 6.7 mm × 4.2 mm; 7.9 mm diagonal
Pixel size3.45 µm × 3.45 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate126 fps (at ≥330 MBps)
Exposure time176 µs to 10 s (at 330 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 2.8 WExternal power: 3.0 W
Table 25: Alvium 1800 U-240m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-240m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 25: Alvium 1800 U-240m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 12: Alvium 1800 U-240m/c (Sony IMX392) absolute QE
Figure 13: Alvium 1800 U-240m/c (Sony IMX392) spectral response
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Quantum�Efficiency�[%]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX392�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX392�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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ROI frame rates
200 to 300 Mbps
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 330 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution1,9361,2162,354,1767998117
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60089109130
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00097119128
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000139167
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720138149
HD 7201,280720921,600190204
XGA1,024768786,432194
SVGA800600480,000243
VGA640480307,200297
QVGA32024076,800529
QQVGA16012019,200862
Maximum × half1,9366081,177,088149183217
Maximum × minimum1,936815,4881,1201,2631,381
Minimum × maximum81,2169,728129
Minimum × minimum88642,039
Table 26: Alvium 1800 U-240m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 Mbps on page 73.
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Specifications
330 to 375 Mbps
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 330 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution1,9361,2162,354,176126
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600140
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000128
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000167
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720149
HD 7201,280720921,600204
XGA1,024768786,432194
SVGA800600480,000243
VGA640480307,200297
QVGA32024076,800529
QQVGA16012019,200862
Maximum × half1,9366081,177,088233
Maximum × minimum1,936815,4881,429
Minimum × maximum81,2169,728129
Minimum × minimum88642,039
Table 27: Alvium 1800 U-240m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
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Specifications
Alvium 1800 U-319m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-319m (monochrome)1800 U-319c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX265
Resolution2064 (H) × 1544 (V); 3.2 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1/1.8; 7.1 mm × 5.3 mm; 8.9 mm diagonal 
Pixel size3.45 µm × 3.45 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate53 fps (at ≥200 MBps)
Exposure time175 µs to 10 s (at 200 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power:2.2 WExternal power: 2.4 W
Table 28: Alvium 1800 U-319m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-319m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 28: Alvium 1800 U-319m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 14: Alvium 1800 U-319m/c (Sony IMX265) absolute QE
Figure 15: Alvium 1800 U-319m/c (Sony IMX265) spectral response
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Quantum�Efficiency�[%]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX265�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX265�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]ROI area [pixels]Frame rate [fps] at200 MBps
Full resolution2,0641,5443,186,81653
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72854
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60075
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00068
WXGA+1,4409001,296,00089
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,72079
HD 7201,280720921,600110
XGA1,024768786,432104
SVGA800600480,000131
VGA640480307,200160
QVGA32024076,800289
QQVGA16012019,200484
Maximum × half2,0647721,593,408102
Maximum × minimum2,064816,5121,025
Minimum × maximum81,54412,35254
Minimum × minimum88641,281
Table 29: Alvium 1800 U-319m/c ROI frame rates at 200 MBps
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Alvium 1800 U-500m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-500m (monochrome)1800 U-500c (color)
Sensor modelON Semiconductor AR0521SR
Resolution2592 (H) × 1944 (V); 5.0 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeRolling shutter (RS)
Sensor sizeType 1/2.5; 5.7 mm × 4.3 mm; 7.1 mm diagonal 
Pixel size2.2 µm × 2.2 µm
CRA9 deg
ADC10-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10Mono8, Mono10
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerGR8, BayerGR10, BayerGR10p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth10-bit
Maximum frame rate 68 fps1 (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time8 µs to 0.48 s (at 375 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24.1 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical at 5 VDC)
USB power: 2.2 WExternal power: 2.4 W
1In triggered mode: 34 fps
Table 30: Alvium 1800 U-500m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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Specifications
1800 U-500m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas2Mainboard3
Bare board4Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing5+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
2See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.3Output by DeviceTemperature4Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.5Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 30: Alvium 1800 U-500m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 16: Alvium 1800 U-500m/c (ON Semi AR0521SR) absolute QE
Figure 17: Alvium 1800 U-500m/c (ON Semi AR0521SR) spectral response
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Quantum�Efficiency�[%]
Wavelength�[nm]
ON�Semi�AR0521�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
300350400450500550600650700750800850900950100010501100
Spectral�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
ON�Semi�AR0521�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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Specifications
ROI frame rates 
200 to 300 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution2,5921,9445,038,848384857
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728617685
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60092115120
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000100109
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000143
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720127
HD 7201,280720921,600177
XGA1,024768786,432167
SVGA800600480,000212
VGA640480307,200261
QVGA32024076,800487
QQVGA16012019,200856
Maximum × half2,5929722,519,4247594113
Maximum × minimum2,592820,7361,4021,6901,927
Minimum × maximum81,94415,55268
Minimum × minimum88642,892
Table 31: Alvium 1800 U-500m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
•Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 MBps on page 82.•When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Specifications
330 to 375 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution2,5921,9445,038,848636768
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72885
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600120
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000109
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000143
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720127
HD 7201,280720921,600177
XGA1,024768786,432167
SVGA800600480,000212
VGA640480307,200261
QVGA32024076,800487
QQVGA16012019,200856
Maximum × half2,5929722,519,424124131132
Maximum × minimum2,592820,7362,0512,1422,159
Minimum × maximum81,94415,55268
Minimum × minimum88642,892
Table 32: Alvium 1800 U-500m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
Frame rate values
When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Specifications
Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-501m NIR (monochrome)1800 U-500c NIR (color)
Sensor modelON Semiconductor AR0522
Resolution2592 (H) × 1944 (V); 5.0 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeRolling shutter (RS)
Sensor sizeType 1/2.5; 5.7 mm × 4.3 mm; 7.1 mm diagonal 
Pixel size2.2 µm × 2.2 µm
CRA9 deg
ADC10-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10Mono8, Mono10
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerGR8, BayerGR10, BayerGR10p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth10-bit
Maximum frame rate 68 fps1 (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time8 µs to 0.48 s (at 375 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24.1 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical at 5 VDC)
USB power: 2.2 WExternal power: 2.4 W
1In triggered mode: 34 fps
Table 33: Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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Specifications
1800 U-501m/c NIR (monochrome)
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas2Mainboard3
Bare board4Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing5+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
2See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.3Output by DeviceTemperature4Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.5Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 33: Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 18: Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR (ON Semi AR0522) absolute QE
Figure 19: Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR (ON Semi AR0522) spectral response
350400450500550600650700750800850900950100010501100
Quantum�Efficiency
Wavelength�[nm]
ON�Semiconductor�AR0522�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
300350400450500550600650700750800850900950100010501100
Relative�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
ON�Semiconductor�AR0522�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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Specifications
ROI frame rates 
200 to 300 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution2,5921,9445,038,848384857
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728617685
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60092115120
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000100109
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000143
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720127
HD 7201,280720921,600177
XGA1,024768786,432167
SVGA800600480,000212
VGA640480307,200261
QVGA32024076,800487
QQVGA16012019,200856
Maximum × half2,5929722,519,4247594113
Maximum × minimum2,592820,7361,4021,6901,927
Minimum × maximum81,94415,55268
Minimum × minimum88642,892
Table 34: Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
•Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 MBps on page 87.•When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Specifications
330 to 375 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 350 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.c
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution2,5921,9445,038,848636768
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72885
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600120
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000109
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000143
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720127
HD 7201,280720921,600177
XGA1,024768786,432167
SVGA800600480,000212
VGA640480307,200261
QVGA32024076,800487
QQVGA16012019,200856
Maximum × half2,5929722,519,424124131132
Maximum × minimum2,592820,7362,0512,1422,159
Minimum × maximum81,94415,55268
Minimum × minimum88642,892
Table 35: Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
Frame rate values
When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Specifications
Alvium 1800 U-507m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-507m (monochrome)1800 U-507c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX264
Resolution2464 (H) × 2056 (V); 5.1 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 2/3; 8.5 mm × 7.1 mm; 11.1 mm diagonal 
Pixel size3.45 µm × 3.45 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate34 fps (at ≥200 MBps)
Exposure time176 µs to 10 s (at 200 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 2 WExternal power: 2.2 W
Table 36: Alvium 1800 U-507m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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Specifications
1800 U-507m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 36: Alvium 1800 U-507m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 20: Alvium 1800 U-507m/c (Sony IMX264) absolute QE
Figure 21: Alvium 1800 U-507m/c (Sony IMX264) spectral response
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Quantum�Efficiency�[%]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX264�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX264�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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Specifications
ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 200 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]ROI area [pixels]Frame rate [fps] at 200 MBps
Full resolution2,4642,0565,065,98434
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72846
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60064
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00058
WXGA+1,4409001,296,00076
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,72067
HD 7201,280720921,60094
XGA1,024768786,43289
SVGA800600480,000111
VGA640480307,200136
QVGA32024076,800248
QQVGA16012019,200416
Maximum × half2,4641,0282,532,99267
Maximum × minimum2,464819,712892
Minimum × maximum82,05616,44835
Minimum × minimum88641122
Table 37: Alvium 1800 U-507m/c ROI frame rates at 200 MBps
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Specifications
Alvium 1800 U-508m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-508m (monochrome)1800 U-508c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX250LLRSony IMX250LQR
Resolution2464 (H) x 2056 (V); 5.1 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 2/3; 8.5 mm × 7.1 mm; 11.1 mm diagonal
Pixel size3.45 µm × 3.45 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate65 fps (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time176 µs to 10 s (at 375 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 2.9 WExternal power: 3.1 W
Table 38: Alvium 1800 U-508m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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Specifications
1800 U-508m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 38: Alvium 1800 U-508m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 22: Alvium 1800 U-508m/c (Sony IMX250) absolute QE
Figure 23: Alvium 1800 U-508m/c (Sony IMX250) spectral response
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Quantum�Efficiency�[%]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX250�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX250�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution2,4642,0565,065,984374756
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728607486
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60089109120
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00096109
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000138143
SXGA1,28010241,310,720127
HD 7201,280720921,600175
XGA1,024768786,432166
SVGA800600480,000208
VGA640480307,200254
QVGA32024076,800447
QQVGA16012019,200718
Maximum × half2,4641,0282,532,9927290107
Maximum × minimum2,464819,7128881,0041,093
Minimum × maximum82,05616,44866
Minimum × minimum88641,653
Table 39: Alvium 1800 U-508m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 Mbps on page 96.
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Specifications
330 to 375 Mbps
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution2,4642,0565,065,984616465
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72886
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600120
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000109
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000143
SXGA1,28010241,310,720127
HD 7201,280720921,600175
XGA1,024768786,432166
SVGA800600480,000208
VGA640480307,200254
QVGA32024076,800447
QQVGA16012019,200718
Maximum × half2,4641,0282,532,992117123124
Maximum × minimum2,464819,7121,1371,1711,185
Minimum × maximum82,05616,44866
Minimum × minimum88641,653
Table 40: Alvium 1800 U-508m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
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Specifications
Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-1236m (monochrome)1800 U-1236c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX304
Resolution4112 (H) × 3008 (V); 12.4 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1.1; 14.2 mm × 10.4 mm; 17.6 mm diagonal 
Pixel size3.45 µm × 3.45 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate22 fps (at ≥300 MBps)
Exposure time169 µs to 10 s (at 300 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 2.9 WExternal power: 3.1 W
Table 41: Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-1236m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +88 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 41: Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Specifications
Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 24: Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c (Sony IMX304) absolute QE
Figure 25: Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c (Sony IMX304) spectral response
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Quantum�Efficiency�[%]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX304�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX304�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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Specifications
ROI frame rates
Values were measured for typical operation, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 300 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value does not increase frame rates.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution4,1123,00812,368,896151922
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400232831
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,88033
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,40046
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72844
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60061
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00055
WXGA+1,4409001,296,00073
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,72065
HD 7201,280720921,60090
XGA1,024768786,43285
SVGA800600480,000106
VGA640480307,200130
QVGA32024076,800235
QQVGA16012019,200392
Maximum × half4,1121,5046,184,448303844
Maximum × minimum4,112832,896551625690
Minimum × maximum83,00824,06423
Minimum × minimum88641,030
Table 42: Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
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Specifications
Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-1240m (monochrome)1800 U-1240c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX226
Resolution4024 (H) x 3036 (V); 12.2 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeRolling shutter (RS) or Global reset shutter (GRS)
Sensor sizeType 1/1.7; 7.4 mm × 5.6 mm; 9.33 mm diagonal
Pixel size1.85 µm × 1.85 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC10-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10Mono8, Mono10
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth10-bit
Maximum frame rate 29 fps1 (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time13 µs to 10 s (at 375 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 27 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 3.1 WExternal power: 3.3 W
1In triggered mode: 14 fps
Table 43: Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-1240m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas2Mainboard3
Bare board4Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +88 °COpen housing5+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
2See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.3Output by DeviceTemperature4Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.5Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 43: Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 26: Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c (Sony IMX226) absolute QE
Figure 27: Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c (Sony IMX226) spectral response
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Quantum�Efficiency�[%]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX226�absolute�QE
Blue�QEGreen�QERed�QEMonochrome�QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral�Response�[A/W]
Wavelength�[nm]
Sony�IMX226�spectral�response
Blue�ResponseGreen�ResponseRed�ResponseMonochrome�Response
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Specifications
ROI frame rates
200 to 300 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps], in RS mode
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution 4,024 3,036 12,216,664 
151923
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,880
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,400
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720
HD 7201,280720921,600
XGA1,024768786,432
SVGA800600480,000
VGA640480307,200
QVGA32024076,800
QQVGA16012019,200
Maximum × half4,0241,5186,108,432
Maximum × minimum4,024832,192
Minimum × maximum83,03624,288
Minimum × minimum8864
Table 44: Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
•Values are the same for camera operation in RS or GRS mode.•In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.•Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 MBps on page 105.
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Specifications
330 to 375 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps], in RS mode
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution 4,024 3,036 12,216,664 
262729
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,880
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,400
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720
HD 7201,280720921,600
XGA1,024768786,432
SVGA800600480,000
VGA640480307,200
QVGA32024076,800
QQVGA16012019,200
Maximum × half4,0241,5186,108,432
Maximum × minimum4,024832,192
Minimum × maximum83,03624,288
Minimum × minimum8864
Table 45: Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
Frame rate values
•Values are the same for camera operation in RS or GRS mode.•In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-1620m (monochrome)1800 U-1620c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX542-AAMJSony IMX542-AAQJ
Resolution 5328 (H) × 3040 (V); 16.2 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1.1; 14.6 mm × 8.33 mm; 16.8 mm diagonal 
Pixel size2.74 µm × 2.74 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate22 fps (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time159 µs to 10 s (at 375MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 4.0 W External power: 4.2 W
Table 46: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-1620m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +xx °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 46: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 28: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c (Sony IMX542) absolute QE
Figure 29: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c (Sony IMX542) spectral response
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Quantum E�ciency [%]
Wavelength [nm]
Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 absolute QE
Blue QEGreen QERed QEMonochrome QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral Response [A/W]
Wavelength [nm]
Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 spectral response
Blue ResponseGreen ResponseRed ResponseMonochrome Response
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Specifications
ROI frame rates
200 to 300 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution5,3123,04016,197,120111417
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400222833
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,880354446
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,400496164
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,7285761
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,6008383
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,0007676
WXGA+1,4409001,296,0009898
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,7208888
HD 7201,280720921,600119
XGA1,024768786,432113
SVGA800600480,000139
VGA640480307,200166
QVGA32024076,800272
QQVGA16012019,200399
Maximum × half5,3121,5208,074,240222833
Maximum × minimum5,312842,496257311359
Minimum × maximum83,04024,32032
Minimum × minimum8864706
Table 47: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
•In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.•Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 MBps on page 120.
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Specifications
330 to 375 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution5,3123,04016,197,120192022
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400373941
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,88046
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,40064
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72861
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60083
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00076
WXGA+1,4409001,296,00098
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,72088
HD 7201,280720921,600119
XGA1,024768786,432113
SVGA800600480,000139
VGA640480307,200166
QVGA32024076,800272
QQVGA16012019,200399
Maximum × half5,3121,5208,074,240373942
Maximum × minimum5,312842,496385406425
Minimum × maximum83,04024,32032
Minimum × minimum8864706
Table 48: Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
Frame rate values
In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Specifications
Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-2040m (monochrome)1800 U-2040c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX541-AAMJ Sony IMX541-AAQJ
Resolution 4512 (H) × 4512 (V); 20.4 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1.1; 12.36 mm × 12.36 mm; 17.5 mm diagonal 
Pixel size2.74 µm × 2.74 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10Mono8, Mono10
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate17 fps (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time160 µs to 10 s (at 375 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed, TriggerControlled, TriggerWidth
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 3.9 WExternal power: 4.1 W
Table 49: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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Specifications
1800 U-2040m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +xx °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 49: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Specifications
Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 30: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c (Sony IMX541) absolute QE
Figure 31: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c (Sony IMX541) spectral response
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Quantum E�ciency [%]
Wavelength [nm]
Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 absolute QE
Blue QEGreen QERed QEMonochrome QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral Response [A/W]
Wavelength [nm]
Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 spectral response
Blue ResponseGreen ResponseRed ResponseMonochrome Response
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Specifications
ROI frame rates
200 to 300 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution4,5124,51220,358,14491114
HXGA4,0963,07212,582,912151822
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400222833
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,880354452
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,400496072
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,7285771
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,6008497
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00089
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000114
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720102
HD 7201,280720921,600138
XGA1,024768786,432131
SVGA800600480,000161
VGA640480307,200193
QVGA32024076,800314
QQVGA16012019,200458
Maximum × half4,5122,25610,179,072182327
Maximum × minimum4,512836,096297357414
Minimum × maximum84,51236,09625
Minimum × minimum8864798
Table 50: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
•In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.•Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 MBps on page 120.
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330 to 375 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution4,5124,51220,358,144151617
HXGA 4,0963,07212,582,912242628
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400373941
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,88054
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,40075
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72871
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60097
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00089
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000114
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720102
HD 7201,280720921,600138
XGA1,024768786,432131
SVGA800600480,000161
VGA640480307,200193
QVGA32024076,800314
QQVGA16012019,200458
Maximum × half4,5122,25610,179,072303234
Maximum × minimum4,512836,096442465487
Minimum × maximum84,51236,09625
Minimum × minimum8864798
Table 51: Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
Frame rate values
In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-2050m (monochrome)1800 U-2050c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX183
Resolution5496 (H) × 3672 (V); 20.2 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeRolling shutter (RS) or Global reset shutter (GRS)
Sensor sizeType 1; 13.1 mm × 8.8 mm; 15.86 mm diagonal 
Pixel size2.4 µm × 2.4 µm
CRA3 deg
ADC10-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10Mono8, Mono10
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth10-bit
Maximum frame rate 17 fps1 (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time17 µs to 10 s (at 375 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 27 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 3.2 WExternal power: 3.4 W
1In triggered mode: 8 fps
Table 52: Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-2050m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas2Mainboard3
Bare board4Not applicable
+5 °C to +85 °C+5 °C to +88 °COpen housing5+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
2See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.3Output by DeviceTemperature4Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.5Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 52: Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 32: Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c (Sony IMX183) absolute QE
Figure 33: Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c (Sony IMX183) spectral response
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ROI frame rates
200 to 300 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps], in RS mode
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution5,4963,67220,181,31291214
HXGA4,0963,07212,582,912111417
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400162024
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,880172125
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,400
182328
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720
HD 7201,280720921,600
XGA1,024768786,432
SVGA800600480,000
VGA640480307,200
QVGA32024076,800
QQVGA16012019,200
Maximum × half5,4961,83610,090,656
Maximum × minimum5,496843,968
Minimum × maximum83,67229,37691214
Minimum × minimum8864182328
Table 53: Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
•In GRS mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in RS mode apply to all resolutions.•In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.•Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 MBps on page 120.
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330 to 375 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps], in RS mode
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution5,4963,67220,181,312151617
HXGA 4,0963,07212,582,912181921
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400262829
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,880272931
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,400
303234
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,600
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,000
WXGA+1,4409001,296,000
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,720
HD 7201,280720921,600
XGA1,024768786,432
SVGA800600480,000
VGA640480307,200
QVGA32024076,800
QQVGA16012019,200
Maximum × half5,4961,83610,090,656
Maximum × minimum5,496843,968
Minimum × maximum83,67229,376151617
Minimum × minimum8864303234
Table 54: Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
Frame rate values
•In GRS mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in RS mode apply to all resolutions.•In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c
FeatureSpecification
1800 U-2460m (monochrome)1800 U-2460c (color)
Sensor modelSony IMX540-AAMJSony IMX540-AAQJ
Resolution 5328 (H) × 4608 (V); 24.6 MP
Sensor typeCMOS
Shutter typeGlobal shutter (GS)
Sensor sizeType 1.2; 14.60 mm × 12.63 mm; 19.3 mm diagonal 
Pixel size2.74 µm × 2.74 µm
CRA0 deg
ADC12-bit
Monochrome pixel formatsMono8 (default), Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, Mono12p
YUV color pixel formatsNot applicable
YCbCr411_8_CbYYCrYY, YCbCr422_8_CbYCrY, YCbCr8_CbYCr
RGB color pixel formatsNot applicable
BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, BGR8, RGB8 (default)
Maximum image bit depth12-bit
Maximum frame rate14 fps (at ≥375 MBps)
Exposure time159 µs to 10 s (at 375 MBps)
Image buffer (RAM)256 KB
Non-volatile memory (Flash)1024 KB
Gain0 dB to 24 dB; 0.1 dB increments
4 programmable GPIOsAs direct inputs (push-pull): 0 to 5.5 VDC As direct outputs (push-pull): 0 to 3.3 VDC at 12 mA 
ExposureModesTimed
Power requirementsPower over USB; External power
Power consumption (typical, at 5 VDC)
USB power: 4.0 WExternal power: 4.2 W
Table 55: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c specifications (sheet 1 of 2)
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1800 U-2460m/c
Operating temperature
Hardware optionHousingCooling areas1Mainboard2
Bare board3Not applicable
+5 °C to +xx °C+5 °C to +85 °COpen housing4+5 °C to +65 °C
Closed housing+5 °C to +65 °CNot applicable
Relative humidity0% to 80% (non-condensing)
Digital interfaceMicro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface
Camera controlsGenICam V2.0 (GenICam Access)
1See Mounting the heat sink on page 162.2Output by DeviceTemperature3Ensure that the sensor is operated in the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. For any questions, please contact support@alliedvision.com.4Temperature values must be observed for the housing and for the cooling areas. 
FeatureSpecification
Table 55: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c specifications (sheet 2 of 2)
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Absolute QE 
Spectral response 
Figure 34: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c (Sony IMX540) absolute QE
Figure 35: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c (Sony IMX540) spectral response
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Quantum E�ciency [%]
Wavelength [nm]
Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 absolute QE
Blue QEGreen QERed QEMonochrome QE
0.0000
0.1000
0.2000
0.3000
0.4000
4004505005506006507007508008509009501000
Spectral Response [A/W]
Wavelength [nm]
Sony IMX540, IMX541, IMX542 spectral response
Blue ResponseGreen ResponseRed ResponseMonochrome Response
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ROI frame rates
200 to 300 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
200 MBps250 MBps300 MBps
Full resolution5,3284,60824,551,4247911
HSXGA5,1204,09620,971,52091113
HXGA4,0963,07212,582,912151822
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400222833
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,880354446
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,400496164
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,728576161
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60083
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00076
WXGA+1,4409001,296,00098
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,72088
HD 7201,280720921,600119
XGA1,024768786,432113
SVGA800600480,000139
VGA640480307,200166
QVGA32024076,800272
QQVGA16012019,200399
Maximum × half5,3282,30412,275,712151922
Maximum × minimum5,328842,624256310358
Minimum × maximum84,60836,86421
Minimum × minimum8864706
Table 56: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c ROI frame rates at 200 to 300 MBps
Frame rate values
•In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.•Frame rates increase when bandwidth is increased, see 330 to 375 MBps on page 120.
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330 to 375 MBps
Values were measured for typical operation in rolling shutter (RS) mode, using the test setup defined in Exposure time and frame rate on page 49.
To reach the maximum frame rate available for typical operation, the bandwidth for image traffic is 375 MBps. Increasing the DeviceLinkThroughputLimit value may even increase frame rates if supported by the hardware used.
Image formatWidth [pixels]
Height [pixels]
ROI area [pixels]
Frame rate [fps]
330 MBps350 MBps375 MBps
Full resolution5,3284,60824,551,424121314
HSXGA5,1204,09620,971,520151617
HXGA 4,0963,07212,582,912242628
UHD 4K3,8402,1608,294,400373941
QSXGA2,5602,0485,242,88046
WQHD2,5601,4403,686,40064
QXGA2,0481,5363,145,72861
Full HD1,9201,0802,073,60083
UXGA1,6001,2001,920,00076
WXGA+1,4409001,296,00098
SXGA1,2801,0241,310,72088
HD 7201,280720921,600119
XGA1,024768786,432113
SVGA800600480,000139
VGA640480307,200166
QVGA32024076,800272
QQVGA16012019,200399
Maximum × half5,4961,83610,090,656252628
Maximum × minimum5,496843,968384404423
Minimum × maximum83,67229,37621
Minimum × minimum8864706
Table 57: Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c ROI frame rates at 330 to 375 MBps
Frame rate values
In triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
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White balance default
Alvium color cameras are balanced for neutral color reproduction with an illumination of 5000 °K (warm daylight). Table 58 shows default values for the red and blue channel by model. 
For different illuminations, use auto white balance or adapt the color channel values manually.
Feature description
See the descriptions in the Alvium Features Reference at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation.
Alvium modelSensor modelRed channel valueBlue channel value
1800 U-040cSony IMX2872.3602.030
1800 U-050cON Semiconductor PYTHON 4801.9301.500
1800 U-120cON Semiconductor AR0135CS1.7601.650
1800 U-158cSony IMX2732.3552.100
1800 U-240cSony IMX3922.3552.100
1800 U-319cSony IMX2652.3552.100
1800 U-500cON Semiconductor AR0521SR2.1201.520
1800 U-501c NIRON Semiconductor AR05221.5001.770
1800 U-507cSony IMX2642.3552.100
1800 U-508cSony IMX2502.3552.100
1800 U-1236cSony IMX3042.3552.100
1800 U-1240cSony IMX2262.6201.810
1800 U-1620cSony IMX5422.8702.000
1800 U-2040cSony IMX5412.8702.000
1800 U-2050cSony IMX1832.6601.830
1800 U-2460cSony IMX5402.8702.000
Table 58: Alvium default values for color channels
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Dimensions and mass
Bare board
Open housing
Open housing 90°
FeatureStandardUSB 90°
Dimensions (L × W × H [mm])[Model specific] × 26 × 26[Model specific] × 30 × 26
Mass15 g15 g
Table 59: Bare board dimensions and mass
Open housingS-MountCS-MountC-Mount
Flange focal distance, optical [mm]12.6312.52617.526 
Thread [mm]M12 × 0.51“-32tpi UNS-2B1“-32tpi UNS-2B
Maximum protrusion1 [mm]11.08.613.6
Body dimensions (L × W × H [mm])25 × 29 × 2925 × 29 × 2930 × 29 × 29
Mass45 g45 g45 g
1For details, see Lens mounts and maximum protrusion.
Table 60: Open housing dimensions and mass
USB 90° open housingS-MountCS-MountC-Mount
Flange focal distance, optical [mm]12.6312.52617.526 
Thread [mm]M12 × 0.51x32TPI-UNS-2B1x32TPI-UNS-2B
Maximum protrusion1 [mm]11.08.613.6
Body dimensions (L × W × H [mm])25 × 32 × 2925 × 32 × 2930 × 32 × 29
Mass50 g50 g50 g
1For details, see Lens mounts and maximum protrusion.
Table 61: Open housing 90° dimensions and mass
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Closed housing
Closed housing 90°
Closed housingS-MountCS-MountC-Mount
Flange focal distance, optical [mm]12.6312.52617.526 
Thread [mm]M12 × 0.51x32TPI-UNS-2B1x32TPI-UNS-2B
Maximum protrusion1 [mm]11.08.613.6
Body dimensions (L × W × H [mm])33 × 29 × 2933 × 29 × 2938 × 29 × 29
Mass260 g60 g60 g
Mass365g65 g65 g
1For details, see Lens mounts and maximum protrusion.2Alvium 1800 U-040, -050, -120, -158, -319, -500, -501, -5073Alvium 1800 U-240, -508, -1236, -1240, -1620, -2040, -2050, -2460
Table 62: Closed housing dimensions and mass
USB 90° closed housingS-MountCS-MountC-Mount
Flange focal distance, optical [mm]12.6312.52617.526 
Thread [mm]M12 × 0.51x32TPI-UNS-2B1x32TPI-UNS-2B
Maximum protrusion1 [mm]11.08.613.6
Body dimensions (L × W × H [mm])33 × 32 × 2933 × 32 × 2938 × 32 × 29
Mass265 g65 g65 g
Mass370 g70 g70 g
1For details, see Lens mounts and maximum protrusion.2Alvium 1800 U-040, -050, -120, -158, -319, -500, -501, -5073Alvium 1800 U-240, -508, -1236, -1240, -1620, -2040, -2050, -2460
Table 63: Closed housing 90° dimensions and mass
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Technical drawings
Alvium USB cameras are available as shown in the following table:
USB connector position
•Standard: The connector is at the camera backside. This option is not mentioned in the naming for camera hardware options.•90°: The connector is at the camera left side, as seen from the lens mount. This option is named 90°.
Bare Board
Standard90°
page 130 page 131
Open Housing
Standard90°
S-MountCS-MountC-MountS-MountCS-MountC-Mount
page 133page 134page 135page 136page 137page 138
Closed Housing
Standard90°
S-MountCS-MountC-MountS-MountCS-MountC-Mount
page 139page 140page 141page 142page 143page 144
90°Standard
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Bare Board
Dimensions that are common between different models are shown in Figure 36, model specific dimensions are listed in Table 64. Mechanical length (ML) defines the mechanical distance from the mounting area to the lens mount front flange, without optical filter. Components height (CH) relates to the electronic components with maximum height, in some cases the sensor.
Figure 36: Bare Board dimensions
Mechanical length for S-Mount and CS-Mount
Mechanical length for other mounts is:
•CS-Mount: [C-Mount value] – 5 mm•S-Mount: depending on your design.
Camera model
ML: Mechanical length*for C-Mount
CH: Components height, incl. the sensor
B1: Board thickness
B2: Board thickness
B3: Board thickness
Alvium 1800 U-040m/c19.897 mm2.27 mm1.20 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-050m/c19.604 mm1.40 mm1.75 mm3.00 mm4.55 mm
Alvium 1800 U-120m/c19.689 mm1.44 mm1.25 mm2.40 mm3.95 mm
Alvium 1800 U-158m/c19.897 mm2.27 mm1.20 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-240m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-319m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-500m/c19.739 mm1.67 mm1.30 mm2.40 mm3.95 mm
Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR19.739 mm1.67 mm1.30 mm2.40 mm3.95 mm
Alvium 1800 U-507m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-508m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c19.829 mm2.27 mm1.15 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c19.763 mm2.20 mm1.15 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
*Theoretical values
Table 64: Bare Board model specific dimensions and nominal values (sheet 1 of 2)
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 25 ±0.1 
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 26.3 
 26.4 
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 B1 ± 10% 
 B2 ± 10% 
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Bare Board 90°
Dimensions that are common between different models are shown in Figure 37, model specific dimensions are listed in Table 65. Mechanical length (ML) defines the mechanical distance from the mounting area to the lens mount front flange, without optical filter. Components height (CH) relates to the electronic components with maximum height, in some cases the sensor.
Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c19.613 mm2.88 mm1.00 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c19.613 mm2.88 mm1.00 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c19.663 mm2.87 mm1.05 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c19.613 mm2.88 mm1.00 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
*Theoretical values
Figure 37: Bare Board 90° dimensions
Mechanical length for S-Mount and CS-Mount
Mechanical length for other mounts is:
•CS-Mount: [C-Mount value] – 5 mm•S-Mount: depending on your design.
Camera model
ML: Mechanical length*for C-Mount
CH: Components height, incl. the sensor
B1: Board thickness
B2: Board thickness
B3: Board thickness
Table 64: Bare Board model specific dimensions and nominal values (sheet 2 of 2)
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 26.4 +-0.20.1 
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 26.4 
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 B1 ± 10% 
 B2 ± 10% 
A (10 : 1)
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Camera model
ML: Mechanical length*for C-Mount
CH: Components height, incl. the sensor
B1: Board thickness
B2: Board thickness
B3: Board thickness
Alvium 1800 U-040m/c19.897 mm2.27 mm1.20 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-050m/c19.604 mm1.40 mm1.75 mm3.00 mm4.55 mm
Alvium 1800 U-120m/c19.689 mm1.44 mm1.25 mm2.40 mm3.95 mm
Alvium 1800 U-158m/c19.897 mm2.27 mm1.20 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-240m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-319m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-500m/c19.739 mm1.67 mm1.30 mm2.40 mm3.95 mm
Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR19.739 mm1.67 mm1.30 mm2.40 mm3.95 mm
Alvium 1800 U-507m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-508m/c19.929 mm2.27 mm1.25 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c19.829 mm2.27 mm1.15 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
*Theoretical values
Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c19.763 mm2.20 mm1.15 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c19.613 mm2.88 mm1.00 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c19.613 mm2.88 mm1.00 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c19.663 mm2.87 mm1.05 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c19.613 mm2.88 mm1.00 mm2.20 mm3.75 mm
*Theoretical values
Table 65: Bare Board 90° model specific dimensions and nominal values
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Specifications
Open Housing S-Mount
Figure 38: Open Housing S-Mount dimensions
 29.4 
 29.4 
 M12 x 0.5 - 12 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 25.4  9.1  8.5 
 10.5 
 M2 - 2 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 10.3  13.3 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
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Open Housing CS-Mount
Figure 39: Open Housing CS-Mount dimensions
 CS-Mount 
 M2 - 2 (4x)  24 
 29.4 
 29.4 
 24.9 MIN - 25.3 MAX 
 13.3  13 
 27.8 
 8.5  9.1 
 10.5 
 M2 - 2 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 10.3  13.3 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
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Open Housing C-Mount
Figure 40: Open Housing C-Mount dimensions
 29.4 
 29.4 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 C-Mount 
 29.9 min. to 30.3 max.
 27.8 
 13.3  13 
 8.5  9.1 
 10.5 
 M2 - 2 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 10.3  13.3 
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Open Housing S-Mount 90°
Figure 41: Open Housing S-Mount 90° dimensions
 M12x0.5 - 12 
 M2 - 2 (2x)  24 
 29.4 
 31.6 
 24.6 
 29.4 
 19 ±1 
 25.4 ±1 
 13  13.3 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 M2 - 2  8.5  16.9 
 10.5 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 16.8  4.9 
 10.3 
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Open Housing CS-Mount 90°
Figure 42: Open Housing CS-Mount 90° dimensions
 24.6 
 M2 - 2 (4x)  24 
 29.4 
 29.4 
 CS-Mount 
 24.9 min. - 25.3 max.
 13.3 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 27.8 
 18.5 min. - 18.9 max.
 10.5 
 16.9  M2 - 2 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 8  M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 10.3 
 16.8  4.8 
 31.6 
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Open Housing C-Mount 90°
Figure 43: Open Housing C-Mount 90° dimensions
 29.4 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 C-Mount 
 29.4  24 
 24.6 
 29.9 min. to 30.3 max.
 13.3 
 27.8 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 23.5 min. to 23.9 max.
 10.5 
 16.9  M2 - 2 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 20  20 
 13  M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 21.8  4.8 
 10.3 
 31.6 
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Closed Housing S-Mount
Figure 44: Closed Housing S-Mount dimensions
 29.4 
 29.4 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 M12x0.5 - 12 
 33.2 
 9.1  8.5 
 M2 - 2 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 24.6 
 33.2 
 13.4  3.5 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
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Closed Housing CS-Mount
Figure 45: Closed Housing CS-Mount dimensions
 CS-Mount 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 29.4 
 24  29.4 
 33.2 
 5.7  11.5 
 27.8 
 2.9  8.5  9.1 
 10.5 
 M2 - 2 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 24.6 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 28.2 
 3.5  13.4 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
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Closed Housing C-Mount
Figure 46: Closed Housing C-Mount dimensions
 29.4 
 29.4 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 C-Mount 
 38.2 
 5.7  11.5 
 27.8 
 8.5  9.1 
 10.5 
 M2 - 2 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 29.6 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 33.2 
 3.5  13.4 
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Closed Housing S-Mount 90°
Figure 47: Closed Housing S-Mount 90° dimensions
 29.4 
 31.6 
 24.6 
 29.4 
 M12x0.5 - 12 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 33.2 
 11.5  5.7 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 33.2 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 4.8  16.9 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 16.9  8.5 
 10.5 
 M2 - 2 
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Closed Housing CS-Mount 90°
Figure 48: Closed Housing CS-Mount 90° dimensions
 24.6 
 M2 - 2 (4x)  24 
 29.4 
 29.4 
 CS-Mount 
 33.2 
 5.7  11.5 
 18.5 min. to 18.9 max.
 27.8 
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 10.5 
 16.9  M2 - 2 
 28.2 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 26.5 
 16.8  4.8 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x)  8 
 31.6 
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Closed Housing C-Mount 90°
Figure 49: Closed Housing C-Mount 90° dimensions
 29.4 
 M2 - 2 (4x) 
 C-Mount 
 29.4  24 
 24.6 
 38.2 
 5.7  11.5 
 27.8 
 23.5 min. to 23.9 max.
 M2 - 3.3 (2x) 
 10.5 
 16.9  M2 - 2 
 M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 33.2 
 26.5 
 13  M3 - 2.5 (2x) 
 21.8  4.8 
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Lens mounts and maximum protrusion
Figure 50 shows schematics for maximum protrusion of lenses, Table 66 shows values for maximum protrusion. 
No need to readjust lens mounts
Alvium USB camera mounts are adjusted with high precision during manufacturing. Construction ensures permanent accuracy without need to readjust. 
 Figure 50: Maximum protrusion S-Mount (left); CS-Mount and C-Mount (right)
NOTICE
Damage to sensor or optics by unsuitable lenses
The sensor, filter, lens, or camera electronics can be damaged if a lens exceeding maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera.
•Use lenses with less than the allowed maximum protrusion, see Table 66.•See Mounting the lens on page 166.•For S-Mount lenses, see Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses on page 167.
MountMaximum protrusion
S-Mount11.0 mm
CS-Mount8.6 mm
C-Mount13.6 mm
Table 66: Alvium USB cameras maximum protrusion
Maximumprotrusion
Sensor
Filter*
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Maximumprotrusion
Sensor
Electronics
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IR cut filter
Table 67 shows which Alvium models are equipped with an IR cut filter. The filter is permanently installed and cannot be removed.
Cameras without IR cut filter have a higher sensitivity for low-light imaging. Moreover, spectral sensitivity is increased. 
Cameras with IR cut filter are more accurate in reproduction of color, contrast, and sharpness, as the filter absorbs near-IR wavelengths. See Figure 51 for filter transmission.
Color or monochrome modelBare boardS-MountCS-MountC-Mount
ColorNo filterType Hoya C-5000 IR cut filter
MonochromeNo filter
Table 67: Optical filter availability
Spectral transmission values
The following curve shows typical transmission for type Hoya C-5000 IR cut filter. Values may vary slightly by filter lot.
Figure 51: Type Hoya C-5000 IR cut filter spectral transmission
S-Mount lenses with IR cut design
For improved image quality, we recommend using S-Mount lenses that are IR- optimized or that have IR cut coating. See the S-Mount Lenses User Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/accessory-documentation under Lenses.
30035040045050055060065070075080085090095010001050110011501200
Transmission [%]
Wavelength [nm]
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Sensor position accuracy
Sensor shift and rotation
The following table defines the manufacturing accuracy for sensor shift.
Figure 52: Sensor shift and rotation
CriteriaSubjectProperties
Alignment methodOptical alignment of the photosensitive sensor area into the camera front module (lens mount front flange)
Reference PointsSensorCenter of the pixel area (photo sensitive cells)
CameraCenter of the lens mount
Accuracy
x/y-axis±150 µm1 (sensor shift)
z 0 to  -100 µm (optical back focal length)
α±0.5 deg (sensor rotation as the deviation from the parallel to the camera bottom)
1For Alvium 1800 U-2050 models, the complete offset is ±200 µm, common tolerances do not have to be added.
Table 68: Alvium USB cameras, criteria of sensor position accuracy
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Sensor tilt
The following table defines sensor tilt as the variance between highest and lowest pixel of a sensor along the z-axis, measured in micrometers.
Figure 53: Sensor tilt
Alvium modelPixel sizeMaximum tilt
Alvium 1800 U-040m/c6.9 µm × 6.9 µm95 µm
Alvium 1800 U-050m/c4.8 µm × 4.8 µm47 µm
Alvium 1800 U-120m/c3.75 µm × 3.75 µm29 µm
Alvium 1800 U-158m/c3.45 µm × 3.45 µm24 µm
Alvium 1800 U-240m/c3.45 µm × 3.45 µm24 µm
Alvium 1800 U-319m/c3.45 µm × 3.45 µm24 µm
Alvium 1800 U-500m/c2.2 µm × 2.2 µm15 µm
Alvium 1800 U-501m/c NIR2.2 µm × 2.2 µm15 µm
Alvium 1800 U-507m/c3.45 µm × 3.45 µm24 µm
Alvium 1800 U-508m/c3.45 µm × 3.45 µm24 µm
Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c3.45 µm × 3.45 µm24 µm
Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c1.85 µm × 1.85 µm12 µm
Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c2.74 µm × 2.74 µm18 µm
Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c2.74 µm × 2.74 µm18 µm
Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c2.4 µm × 2.4 µm12 µm
Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c2.74 µm × 2.74 µm18 µm
Table 69: Sensor tilt
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Lenses: Focal length vs. field of view
This chapter includes:
About this chapter ..............................................................150Optical vignetting with certain lenses ................................150About S-Mount lenses ........................................................ 151Focal length vs. field of view...............................................151
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About this chapter
This section presents tables that list selected fields of view (FOV) depending on sensor size, distance, and focal length of the lens.
Parameters in tables
The distance to the object is measured from the first principal the plane of the lens to the object. For some lenses, manufacturers do not define the principal plane position. Production spread causes tolerances for all values, including actual focal lengths. Calculations apply for image reproduction without distortion. Therefore, values do not apply for fisheye lenses.
Please ask your Allied Vision Sales representative in case you need more information.
Optical vignetting with certain lenses
Lenses with short focal lengths may show optical vignetting at the edges of the image. Microlenses on the sensor pixels can increase the effect. 
For demanding applications, we suggest testing camera and lens to find a suitable setup. If you have questions, please contact your Allied Vision Sales representative.
Figure 54: Parameters used in tables for focal length versus FOV 
Allied Vision S-Mount lenses
For technical data of Allied Vision S-Mount lenses with dedicated operating instructions, see the S-Mount Lenses User Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/accessory-documentation under Lenses.
 Image distance
Sensorsize
Field of viewLens
Object distance
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About S-Mount lenses
Alvium S-Mount models have no filter. For typical applications, we recommend using S-Mount lenses with an integrated IR cut filter for a better image quality.
Read Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses on page 167 to avoid damage when using S-Mount lenses.
Focal length vs. field of view
Alvium 1800 U-040m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-040m/c cameras with Type 1/2.9 (6.3 mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
2.8892 × 6671789 × 1337
3.6693 × 5181390 × 1039
4.8518 × 3871041 × 778
6414 × 309832 × 622
8309 × 231623 × 465
12204 × 153414 × 309
16152 × 114309 × 231
2595 × 71196 × 146
Table 70: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-040m/c
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Alvium 1800 U-050m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-050m/c cameras with Type 1/3.6 (4.9 mm diagonal) sensors.
Alvium 1800 U-120m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-120m/c cameras with Type 1/3 (6 mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
2.8689 × 517 1381 × 1036 
3.6535 × 401 1073 × 805 
4.8400 × 300 804 × 603 
6319 × 239 643 × 482 
8239 × 179 481 × 361 
12158 × 118 319 × 239 
16117 × 88 239 × 179 
2574 × 55 151 × 113 
Table 71: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-050m/c
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
2.8852 × 639 1709 × 1282 
3.6662 × 496 1329 × 996 
4.8495 × 371 995 × 746 
6395 × 296 795 × 596 
8295 × 221 595 × 446 
12195 × 146 395 × 296 
16145 × 109 295 × 221 
2591 × 68 187 × 140 
Table 72: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-120m/c
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Alvium 1800 U-158m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-158m/c cameras with Type 1/2.9 (6.3 mm diagonal) sensors.
Alvium 1800 U-240m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-240m/c cameras with Type 1/2.3 (7.9 mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
2.8892 × 6671789 × 1337
3.6693 × 5181390 × 1039
4.8518 × 3871041 × 778
6414 × 309832 × 622
8309 × 231623 × 465
12204 × 153414 × 309
16152 × 114309 × 231
2595 × 71196 × 146
Table 73: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-158m/c
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
4.8691 × 4331389 × 871
6552 × 3461110 × 696
8412 × 258831 × 521
12272 × 171 552 × 346
16203 × 127412 × 258
25127 × 80261 × 164
3589 × 56 185 × 116
5060 × 38127 × 80
Table 74: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-240m/c
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Alvium 1800 U-319m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-319m/c cameras with Type 1/1.8 (8.9 mm diagonal) sensors.
Alvium 1800 U-500m/c, 1800 U-501m/c NIR
Values apply to 1800 U-500m/c and 1800 U-501m/c NIR cameras with Type 1/2.5 (7.1 mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
4.8735 × 5501476 × 1104
6586 × 4391180 × 882
8438 × 328883 × 661
12290 × 217586 × 439
16215 × 161438 × 328
25135 × 101278 × 208
3595 × 71196 × 147
5064 × 48135 × 101
Table 75: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-319m/c 
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
2.81013 × 759 2031 × 1523 
3.6786 × 590 1578 × 1184 
4.8588 × 441 1182 × 887 
6469 × 352 945 × 709 
8351 × 263 707 × 530 
12232 × 174 469 × 352 
16172 × 129 351 × 263 
25108 × 81 222 × 167 
Table 76: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-500m/c and 1800 U-501m/c NIR
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Alvium 1800 U-507m/c, 1800 U-508m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-507m/c and 1800 U-508m/c cameras Type 2/3 (11.1 mm diagonal) sensors.
Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-1236m/c cameras with Type 1.1 (17.6 mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
6700 × 5841408 × 1175
8523 × 4361054 × 880
12346 × 288700 × 584
16257 × 215523 × 436
25162 × 135332 × 277
35113 × 94234 × 196
5077 × 64162 × 135
Table 77: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-507m/c and 1800 U-508m/c 
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
8872 × 6381759 × 1287
12577 × 4221168 × 854
16429 × 314872 × 638
25270 × 197553 × 405
35188 × 138391 × 286
50128 × 93270 × 197
7580 × 59175 × 128
Table 78: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-1236m/c
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Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-1240m/c cameras with Type 1/1.7 (9.33 mm diagonal) sensors.
Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-1620m/c cameras with Type 1.1 (16.8mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
4.8763 × 5781534 × 1161
6609 × 4611226 × 928
8455 × 344918 × 694
12301 × 228609 × 461
16224 × 169455 × 344
25141 × 106289 ×218
3598 × 74 204 × 154
5067 × 50141 × 106
Table 79: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-1240m/c
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
51445 × 8252905 × 1658
61202 × 6862419 × 1380
8898 × 5121810 × 1033
12594 × 3391202 × 686
16442 × 252898 × 512
25277 × 158569 × 325
35194 × 111403 × 230
50131 × 75277 × 158
7583 × 47180 × 103
Table 80: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-1620m/c
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Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-2040m/c cameras with Type 1.1 (17.5 mm diagonal) sensors.
Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-2050m/c cameras with Type 1 (15.86 mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
61018 × 10182048 × 2048
8760 × 7601533 × 1533
12503 × 5031018 × 1018
16374 × 374760 × 760
25235 × 235482 × 482
35164 × 164341 × 341
50111 × 111235 × 235
7570 × 70152 × 152
8560 × 60133 × 133
Table 81: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-2040m/c
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
8811 × 5421636 × 1093
12536 × 3581086 × 726
16399 × 267811 × 542
25251 × 167514 × 344
35175 × 117364 × 243
50119 × 79251 × 167
7575 × 50163 × 109
8564 × 43142 × 95
10053 × 35119 × 79
Table 82: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-2050m/c
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Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c
Values apply to 1800 U-2460m/c cameras with Type 1.2 (19.3 mm diagonal) sensors.
Focal length [mm]
Field of view (H × V in [mm])
Object distance = 500 mmObject distance = 1000 mm
8898 × 7761810 × 1566
12594 × 5131202 × 1040
16442 × 382898 × 776
25277 × 240569 × 492
35194 × 168403 × 348
50131 × 114277 × 240
7583 × 72180 × 156
Table 83: Focal length versus field of view for Alvium 1800 U-2460m/c
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Installing the camera
This chapter includes:
Touching hot cameras......................................................... 160Bare board cameras............................................................160Mounting the heat sink.......................................................162Mounting the camera ......................................................... 163Mounting the lens............................................................... 166Software and driver installation on the host...................... 170
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Touching hot cameras
Bare board cameras
If you intend to design an application using bare board cameras, please consider:•Aligning the sensor to the lens is extremely difficult and expensive. Therefore, we recommend you to do evaluation with housed cameras first. •Bare board cameras are specialized components. We cannot give all data needed for any application in advance. •Please let us partner with you for bare board camera applications to ensure a successful design.
Serial numbers of Alvium® chips and bare board cameras
Bare board cameras do not have enough space for a label with all the required information. Therefore, they are shipped with a 25 mm × 25 mm sandwich label on the blister pack. This label shows, for example:•Product code: 14767 for a 1800 U-240c Bare Board 90° camera•Alvium® chip SN (serial number): 183603543•Camera SN (serial number): R7QW5 as digits and 2D code. 
CAUTION
Risk of burns
A camera in operation can reach temperature levels which could cause burns.
•Wear protective gloves when you touch a camera that is heated up.•Ensure proper cooling of the camera.
Figure 55: Sandwich label on blister packs shipped for bare board cameras
1800 U-240c1800 U-240c
Made in Germany07646 STADTRODATASCHENWEG 2AAllied Vision
SN: R7QW5183603543Chip SN:14767Part Nr:
Product code
Alvium® chip SN
Camera SN
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Before operating the camera, we recommend you to pull the sandwich label off the blister pack and stick it close to the camera.
If the label is lost, please read out with your smart phone the serial number of the Alvium® chip from the 2D code (a). With this number, we can look up the serial number of the camera in our database. 
If your smart phone cannot read the 2D code: Combine the four digits (b) with the five digits (c). In the example, the serial number is 183603543.
Future bare board cameras follow the convention shown in Figure 57. String (d) is the serial number, in the example, it is 205203543. 
Figure 56: Alvium® chip imprint with detail view (right)
Figure 57: Alvium® chip imprint version 2
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Mounting the heat sink
Keep the operating temperature in the specified range to enable best image quality and to protect the camera from damage. We recommend you to equip Alvium bare board and open housing cameras with heat sinks. 
Connect components in the cooling areas (blue areas in Figure 58) to a heat sink, following the instructions of the manufacturer of the heat sink and the thermal conductive media. Cooling areas for Alvium USB 90° models are the same as for standard models.
Optimizing heat dissipation
For details, see the Optimum Heat Dissipation for Housed Alvium Cameras application note at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
NOTICE
Damage to the camera by heat sinks mounted improperly
•Allow mechanical contact only at the cooling areas.•Avoid any mechanical stress to the sensor and electronics area.•Avoid short circuits of the electronics components.
NOTICE
Damage to the sensor, filter, and lens by corrosive substances
Some conductive media for heat sinks contain corrosive substances that can damage optical surfaces of the sensor, filter, and lens. 
•Cover the optical path of the camera when you apply heat sink compound or adhesive to prevent substances and fumes from damaging optical surfaces.•Adhere to the instructions and safety notes provided by the manufacturer of the conductive media.
NOTICE
Damage to camera electronics 
Heat sinks can cause short circuits if they are not electrically isolated. 
Avoid electrical contact between electronic components by unsuitable heat sinks and thermal conductive media.
Figure 58: Cooling areas for Alvium USB bare board cameras
Alvium® chip
Power circuit
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Mounting the camera
Mounting bare board cameras 
CAUTION
Injury by falling cameras or lenses
A falling camera or lens can cause injury.
•Ensure proper mounting of cameras and lenses, especially for dynamic applications.•Mount cameras as described in the instructions.•Always make sure the mounting threads are intact.•Fasten screws with maximum torque, using the entire thread engagement. For less thread engagement, see Adapting maximum torque values on page 165.•We recommend you to apply thread locking.•Use a lens support for heavy lenses.
Heat dissipation and electromagnetic compatibility for bare board cameras
For heat dissipation, see the Optimum Heat Dissipation for Housed Alvium Cameras application note. 
For electromagnetic compatibility, see the Electromagnetic Compatibility for Open Housing Alvium Cameras application note.
See www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
NOTICE
Damage to the camera by improper mounting
•Allow mechanical contact only at the mounting area.•Avoid any mechanical stress to the sensor and the electronics area.•Avoid short circuits of the electronics components.•Give 2 mm minimum clearance above board components.•Tighten screws at 0.1 Nm maximum torque.
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Installing the camera
Schematic drawings in Figure 59 show Alvium USB bare board cameras. Only the mounting area (gray) can be used for mounting. The sensor and electronics area (red) must not be touched nor put at mechanical stress.a = Mounting hole | b = Mounting hole and chassis ground
Mount the bare board with four M2 screws at 0.1 Nm maximum torque. Mounting areas for Alvium USB 90° models are the same as for standard models.
Mounting housed cameras
Bottom or top mounting
The maximum torque value applies only if the entire thread engagement is used. For other values, see Adapting maximum torque values on page 165.
1. Mount the camera to the base using suitable M3 screws at 0.51 Nm maximum torque for a thread engagement (C) of 2.2 mm between screws and mounting threads, see Figure 60. For technical drawings, see Dimensions and mass on page 127.2. Continue with Mounting the lens on page 166.
Figure 59: Mounting area of Alvium USB bare board camerasconnector side (left); sensor side (right)
Figure 60: Top and bottom and mounting threads (c)
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Front mounting
The maximum torque value applies only if the entire thread engagement is used. For other values, see Adapting maximum torque values on page 165.
1. Mount the camera to the base using suitable M2 screws at 0.17 Nm maximum torque for a thread engagement (C) of 1.7 mm between screws and mounting threads, see Figure 61. For technical drawings, see Dimensions and mass on page 127. We recommend you to additionally use bottom and top mounting threads for a more solid connection.2. Continue with Mounting the lens on page 166.
Adapting maximum torque values
The total bolt length composes of the mounting holes length and the height of your mounting base. 
For using less than the stated length of thread engagement, calculate maximum torque as follows:
Example for a length of thread engagement of 1.4 mm instead of 1.7 mm:1.4 mm / 1.7 mm × 0.17 Nm = 0.14 Nm
To ensure that the bolts do not become loose over time, we recommend you to use means for securing bolts, such as screw locking varnish. 
Figure 61: Camera front with mounting threads (d)
Current length of thread engagement × Torque in table = Current torqueLength of thread engagement in table
Thread groupThread positionThread typeTotal protrusionLength of thread engagementMaximum torque
dFront mountingM22 mm1.7 mm0.17 Nm
dFront mountingM22 mm1.4 mm0.14 Nm
Table 84: Adjusting maximum torque values
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Mounting the lens
Observe the following notes before you mount lenses to Alvium USB cameras.
Tripod adapter
For more information, see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
CAUTION
Injury by falling cameras or lenses
A falling camera or lens can cause injury.
•Ensure proper mounting of cameras and lenses, especially for dynamic applications.•Mount cameras as described in the instructions.•Use a lens support for heavy lenses.
CAUTION
Risk of cuts by sharp edges of lens mounts
The threads of the lens mount can have sharp edges.
Be careful when mounting or unmounting lenses.
NOTICE
Damage to sensor, optics, or electronics by unsuitable lenses
The sensor, filter, lens, or electronics can be damaged if a lens exceeding maximum protrusion is mounted to the camera.
•Use lenses only up to the specified maximum protrusion, see Lens mounts and maximum protrusion on page 145.•S-Mount lenses must be screwed into the camera at less than maximum protrusion (11.0 mm), see Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses on page 167.•Avoid short S-Mount lenses falling into the camera.
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Mounting and focusing S-Mount lenses
This section instructs how to use S-Mount lenses with your camera safely. S-Mount lenses are screwed into the mount to adjust focus. Vibration moves lenses out of position. Several techniques can be used to fasten S-Mount lenses in focus. We recommend using fixing nuts. See instructions in this section.
Allied Vision S-Mount lenses
For technical data of Allied Vision S-Mount lenses with dedicated operating instructions, see the S-Mount Lenses User Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/accessory-documentation under Lenses.
Drawings and fixing nuts
Drawings in the instructions are schematic.
Several manufacturers offer various types of S-Mount fixing nuts. The type shown in the instructions drawings is an example.
We recommend using pinch nose pliers to tighten fixing nuts.
Figure 62 shows how fixing nuts lock S-Mount lenses. 
Follow the instructions to lock the lens in focus position.
Figure 62: Fixing nut locking an S-Mount lens
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NOTICE
Damage to sensor, optics, or electronics by improper handling
If an S-Mount lens is screwed against the sensor or electronics, sensor, lens, or electronics can be damaged. 
•Screw in the lens at less than 11.0 mm maximum protrusion.•Follow the instructions carefully.
Determining the allowed range for the position of the lens1. Measure the length of the lens.
2. Calculate: a = c – ba: length of the mounted lens, measured from lens     mount front flangeb: maximum protrusion (11.0 mm)c: length of the lens
See Lens mounts and maximum protrusion on page 145.
3. Set a gauge to the length of (a).Figure 63: S-Mount lens and maximum protrusion
Mounting the fixing nut to the lens
4. Screw the fixing nut clockwise onto the lens until you can hold the front part (d) of the lens with your finger tips.
Focusing the lens5. Checking (a) with a gauge, slowly screw the lens clockwise into the lens mount until the image is roughly in focus.
6. Slowly screw in and unscrew the lens until you have found the most accurate focus.
Figure 64: Lens and fixing nut
Figure 65: Adjusting focus
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NOTICE
Damage to lens threads and fixing nut by excessive force
If the fixing nut is screwed with too much force, threads are worn out and the lens cannot be locked anymore.
Screw fixing nuts hand tight to keep the lens in a fixed position.
Locking focusPinch nose pliers are used to screw the fixing nut:7. Holding the lens in position with one hand, screw the fixing nut clockwise against the lens mount until you feel the lens is locked.
Figure 66: Tightening the fixing nut 
Checking focus is set and locked properly8. Check No.1: Try to rotate the lens with little force in both directions to ensure the lens is safely locked in position.
Figure 67: Checking lens is safely locked
9. Check No. 2: S-Mount thread allows a slightly tilted lens position. In this case, focus for a common object plane varies over the image plane. If focus is constant over the image plane, you are done.If focus varies over the image plane, the lens is tilted. Continue with 10.
10. Loosen the fixing nut.
11. Continue with 6. 
The lens is locked in focus and ready for operation.
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Software and driver installation on the host
Required components 
You need the following accessories:•USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 external host controller card or on-board host controller•USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A to Micro-B cable.
Installing the camera driver using Vimba on a Windows system
Instructions in this chapter describe installation of the camera driver using Vimba on a Windows system. On Linux systems, the generic driver for USB3 Vision devices is used.
Easy camera access with Vimba
This section lists general requirements to operate Alvium USB cameras on your system. 
To download Vimba Suite for Windows, Linux, and Linux/ARM, including Vimba SDK, Vimba Viewer, and Vimba Driver Installer for Windows, see www.alliedvision.com/software.
For more details see ReleaseNotes_Linux.txt or ReleaseNotes_Windows.txt in the directory of your Vimba installation, or see www.alliedvision.com/software.
Driver installation and OS support
Windows: Please use Vimba to install the camera driver. For Vimba system requirements and supported Windows versions, see  www.alliedvision.com/software.
Linux: Allied Vision does not provide a special driver. For Vimba system requirements and supported operating systems, see www.alliedvision.com/software.
Compatible USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 accessories
See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
Unexpected events
Should installation or operation not work properly, see Performance and troubleshooting on page 189.
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Using the camera with third-party drivers
Alvium USB cameras may not support third-party drivers. We recommend using the Vimba camera driver.
Installing drivers for camera and host adapter
Installing the host adapter and Vimba
1. Install the USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller card and driver according to the manufacturer’s instructions.2. Download and install Vimba: 
www.alliedvision.com/software.
3. Continue with Installing the camera driver.
Installing the camera driver
During the Vimba installation, select at least Camera Demonstration and Vimba Applications to operate Alvium USB cameras. If the camera is not recognized or to subsequently change an assigned driver, follow the instructions:1. Connect your Alvium USB camera to the computer using a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Type-A to Micro-B cable.2. Start Vimba Driver Installer and open the USB3 Vision Cameras tab. The Driver Source is not installed, yet. If other USB3 Vision devices are installed, another USB3 Vision driver may be assigned to your camera.3. Click the Alvium USB camera entry.The current Vimba driver is offered as a popup (Vimba 3.0.0 in the example).
Connecting the camera to a USB 2.0 port
If the Alvium USB camera is connected to a USB 2.0 port, the Vimba driver can be installed and the camera can be configured and operated. But for full performance, the camera must be connected to a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 port.
Command line driver installer
Vimba also provides a command line driver installer. For more information about the Vimba Driver Installer, see the Vimba Manual, included in the Vimba download.
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4. Open Install driver > USB3 Vision Camera and click the driver popup. 
5. Click Apply to install the Vimba driver for the camera.
 The driver has been installed successfully, the camera is recognized.
Figure 68: Vimba Driver Installer, camera driver not installed
Figure 69: Vimba Driver Installer, driver installation started
Figure 70: Vimba Driver Installer, driver installed successfully
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Installing the camera driver with Windows tools
As an alternative practice, you can install the Vimba driver manually. Check for connected USB devices on your Windows system.
Under Windows, the Device Manager provides an overview of USB resources and connected devices. As long as the Vimba USB device driver is not installed, the camera is not recognized.
If no USB3 Vision Device is shown under the section Other devices, continue with action step 1. Otherwise, continue with action step 3.1. Look at the section Universal Serial Bus controllers. 2. Disable the new found USB Composite Device and enable it again. This creates the entry under the section Other Devices as shown in Figure 71.
Manual Vimba Driver installation
Windows: For manual Vimba driver installation, see the following instructions.
Screenshots are examples
The following screenshots were taken on a test system. The view may be different, depending on the configuration of your system.
Figure 71: Windows Device Manager, unrecognized USB3 Vision camera
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3. Right-click the unrecognized USB3 Vision Device and select Update driver.
4. Click: “Browse my computer for driver software”.5. Select [Your local Vimba directory]\Allied Vision\Vimba_V.x.x\VimbaUSBTL\Driver.6. Follow the instructions.The camera driver is installed successfully.
Figure 72: Windows Device Manager, Windows Driver Installer
Figure 73: Windows Device Manager, USB3 Vision camera installed successfully
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Camera interfaces
This chapter includes:
Recommended accessories ................................................ 176Back panel...........................................................................176I/O connector pin assignment ............................................ 176Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs................................... 178Status LED............................................................................180
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Recommended accessories
Back panel
Interface descriptions
I/O connector pin assignment
Compatible electronics accessories
See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
Figure 74: Bare board camera
InterfaceSection in this user guide
I/O connectorNon-isolated, programmable GPIOs on page 178
Status LEDStatus LED on page 180
Table 85: Interface descriptions overview
I/O connector details
JST BM07B-SRSS-TBT connector set consists of:
•Camera connector: JST BM07B-SRSS-TBT•Cable housing: JST SHR-07V-S•Cable, crimp contacts: JST SSH-003T-P0.2-HSee www.jst.de for details. 
USB connector
I/O connectorPin 1
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I/O cables and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
Consider for I/O cables by Allied Vision:
•12319 JST I/O cables without screw lock have no shielding and are designed to be used with bare board or open housing Alvium cameras. •For applications without an additional EMC housing, use shielded cables, such as 12322 JST I/O cables with screw lock.
NOTICE
Damage by reverse polarity
If Alvium USB cameras are externally powered with reverse polarity, the cameras can be damaged.
Power Alvium USB cameras according to the specifications described in this section.
Figure 75: Pin assignment of JST BM07B-SRSS-TBT type I/O connector
PinSignalDirectionLevelDescription
1 VCC-EXT-INPWR IN4.5 to 5.5 VDCPower supply voltage
See Camera power on page 38.
2EXT-GPIO 0IN/OUTUin (low) =  -0.3 to 0.8 VDC
Uin (high) = 2.0 to 5.5 VDC
Uout (low) = 0 to 0.4 VDC
Uout (high) = 2.4 to 3.3 VDC at max. 12 mA
Internal pull-up resistor: 33 kΩ to 63 kΩ
3EXT-GPIO 1IN/OUTSee Pin 2, EXT-GPIO 0
4EXT-GPIO 2IN/OUTSee Pin 2, EXT-GPIO 0
5EXT-GPIO 3IN/OUTSee Pin 2, EXT-GPIO 0
6GNDPWR0 VDCPower supply ground
7C-GNDPWR0 VDCChassis ground and shielding
Table 86: Pin assignment of the JST BM07B-SRSS-TBT type I/O connector
EXT-GPIO 0
EXT-GPIO 1
EXT-GPIO 2
EXT-GPIO 3
VCC-EXT-IN11
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Non-isolated, programmable GPIOs
GPIOs description
The camera has four non-isolated GPIOs that can be configured by software to act as inputs or outputs. 
Alvium GPIOs use the push-pull technology to switch the signal level between low and high. For low levels, the signal is "pulled" down towards ground level. For high levels, the signal is "pushed" up towards VCC level. 
Alvium GPIOs feature the CMOS push-pull output drivers and Schmitt trigger inputs with an internal pull-up resistor and a filter circuit, shown in Figure 76. The push-pull GPIOs are able to source or sink current from an external pin.
I/O cables maximum length
The maximum length for I/O cables must not exceed 30 meters.
Figure 76: GPIOs block diagram
Pullup
Input enable
Output enable
Schmi�Schmi�trigger
Output
GPIOs: 0  to 3Pins: 2, 3, 4, 5
ALVIUM
CMOSCMOSNon-isolated GNDPin 6
InternalExternal
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Input levels 
The GPIOs can be connected directly to the system controlling the camera for voltages up to 5.5 VDC. An external resistor is not necessary. 
Output levels
NOTICE
Damage to the camera by high input voltage
Exceeding maximum input voltage can damage the camera.
Keep maximum input voltage below 5.5 VDC. 
ParameterValue
Uin (low)-0.3 to 0.8 VDC
Uin (high)2.0 to 5.5 VDC
Undefined levels0.8 to 2.0 VDC
Table 87: GPIOs as input, voltage levels
NOTICE
Damage to the camera by high output current or voltage
The camera can be damaged when connected to a device that exceeds the specified maximum current or voltage. Consider maximum values:
•Maximum current = 12 mA per output•Maximum Out VCC = 3.3 VDC
ParameterValue
External output voltage Uout (low)0 to 0.4 VDC
External output voltage Uout (high)2.4 to 3.3 VDC
Undefined levels0.4 to 2.4 VDC
Maximum external output voltage3.3 VDC
Maximum output current12 mA
Table 88: GPIOs as output, current and voltage levels
Output voltage for UOut (high) = On state
The voltage level in the On state depends on the load current. Higher currents yield lower voltage.
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Status LED 
Alvium USB cameras have a green status LED. The following table describes the flashing pattern indicating different events. Inverse flashing: If the LED is already on, it is switched off for a short time.
Normal operation
Error conditions
Four short flashes followed by another sequence indicate errors. In this case, try the following to get the camera back to normal operation:1. Restart the camera.2. If the LED indicates error state again, please contact 
support@alliedvision.com.
LED settings
You can define LED settings with the DeviceIndicatorLuminance feature: 
•A value of 10 enables LED signaling at the highest luminance level.•Values below 10 reduce the luminance level.•0 disables LED signaling.
LED codesBehaviorStatus
Continuously activePower on or idle state
Irregular flashingCommand or image traffic, such as for camera startup
Four short flashes and code sequence
Error state
Table 89: LED codes for normal operation
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This chapter includes:
Trigger signal flow ............................................................... 182Trigger latency.....................................................................183Trigger features and UserSetDefault .................................. 183Triggering with rolling shutter cameras.............................. 183
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Trigger signal flow
Figure 77 shows an ideal diagram for the trigger signal flow. The external signal can be a physical source, such as light barrier as hardware trigger or a software trigger. This external signal starts the exposure of a frame. The end of exposure starts the readout. High levels show the active state of a signal.
Features availability
States shown in the following graphic apply to Alvium USB cameras. Not all of the corresponding features may be supported. See the Alvium Cameras Features Reference at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation for details.
Figure 77: Schematic trigger signal flow
TermDescription
External signalElectrical trigger signal starting the signal flow
ExposureActiveExposing a frame
Readout ActiveReading out a frame (logical state, not a user feature)
FrameTriggerWaitWaiting for a trigger
AcquisitionActiveEnables frame acquisition: Expose, read out data, or wait for triggers.
Table 90: Trigger signal flow terms
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Trigger latency
In theory, a trigger creates an immediate response of the camera, depending on the cable length. In practice, the computer may add a delay that is mostly unpredictable, especially on Windows systems. In addition, camera electronics and sensors have a delay. 
Rolling shutter (RS) cameras in this document also have exposure delay, depending on camera settings, see Triggering with rolling shutter cameras on page 183. 
Trigger features and UserSetDefault
Trigger features are reset to default values when the default user set is loaded.•Column UserSetLoad displays how user values are affected when the command for UserSetLoad is executed.•Column DeviceReset displays how user values are affected when the command for DeviceReset is executed.
Triggering with rolling shutter cameras
This section describes triggering behavior for 1800 U-500m/c, U-501m NIR, U-1240m/c, and U-2050m/c. Figure 78 shows how an external signal triggers exposure and readout for cameras with rolling shutter (RS) sensors. Like for global shutter (GS) sensors, readout has a constant duration, acquisition must be active to enable exposure, the end of exposure starts readout.
Rolling shutter (RS) sensors run in cycles where readout area equals exposure area. Overlapping triggering is not supported. If exposure time is shorter than readout time, exposure starts with a delay:
FeatureDefault valueUserSetDefaultDeviceReset
TriggerActivationRisingEdgeDefault valueDefault value
TriggerModeOffDefault valueDefault value
TriggerSelectorAcquisitionStart User valueDefault value
TriggerSoftware[Command]Not applicableNot applicable
TriggerSourceSoftwareDefault valueDefault value
Table 91: Trigger features being reset
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Exposure start delay = exposure area – exposure time.
 Figure 78: Triggering rolling shutter (RS) cameras 
NoConditionsResults
1Exposure time is shorter than readout time.Trigger 1 starts exposure 1 with a delay
2Exposure time is shorter than readout time, but longer than for exposure 1.
Trigger 2 starts exposure 2 with a delay shorter than for exposure 1.
3Exposure time is longer than readout timeTrigger 3 starts exposure time without a delay. Because the exposure area is longer, also the readout area is longer than for triggers 1 and 2
4Exposure area is ongoing.Trigger 4 is ignored.
5Readout area is ongoingTrigger 5 is ignored.
6Readout area is finished. Exposure time is longer than readout time.
Trigger 6 starts exposure 6 without a delay
Table 92: Triggering conditions and results
 TriggerSelector values for rolling shutter (RS) cameras
Cameras with rolling shutter (RS) can be triggered using AcquistionStart, AcquisitionEnd, or FrameStart for TriggerSelector.
Cameras with rolling shutter (RS) cannot be triggered using ExposureStart or ExposureEnd for TriggerSelector.
Frame rates in triggered mode
When rolling shutter cameras are operated in triggered mode, the values for maximum frame rate reached in free run mode are cut in half.
External signal
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Image data flow
This chapter includes the image data flow for Alvium USB cameras.
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Figure 79 shows image data processing for Alvium USB cameras in general.
Figure 79: Image data flow of Alvium USB cameras
Feature descriptions
The shown functionalities represent features or groups of features that are described in the Alvium Features Reference. See www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation for details.
USB 3.0 interfaceUSB 3.0 interface
n-bit1n-bit1
White balanceWhite balance
n-bit1
ReverseXReverseX
ReverseYReverseY
GammaGamma
n-bit1
De-Bayering4
De-Bayering4
Sensor frontend
Sensor frontend
ADCADCRegion of interest (ROI)
Region of interest (ROI)
Region of interest (ROI)
AnalogAnalogAnalog
USB bufferUSB buffer
USB buffer
USB buffer
Y,U,V5R,G,B4
Color transform4 matrix
Color transform4 matrix
GenICam for USBPixel formatter
n-bit1n-bit1
ContrastContrast
R,G,B4R,G,B4
Saturation4Saturation4
GainGain
Analog
Analog
n-bit1n-bit1
Sensor
Black levelBlack level
n-bit1
DPC3DPC3
1 Model dependent: See ADC bit depths in Alvium 1800 U model specifications on page 53.2 Factory preset for FPNC = Fixed Pattern Noise CorrectionThe current firmware version does not support FPNC for Alvium 1800 U-2050.3 Factory preset for DPC = Defect pixel correction4 Color models only5 For monochrome models: Y only
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Firmware update
This chapter describes how firmware is updated on Alvium USB cameras.
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Firmware update
Please note
You should update firmware only to change camera functions or fix known issues.
Consider: Any firmware update may not only add new features to a camera or fix known issues. It may also replace previous features or change camera characteristics. See firmware release notes for details.
Firmware update with Vimba
We recommend you to install Vimba completely.
1. Download and install Vimba.The download includes the Vimba Firmware Updater and the Vimba Manual.2. To update the firmware, follow the instructions of the Vimba Manual.
We recommend you to use the Vimba Firmware Updater for easy handling. If you want to update the firmware without installing Vimba, please contactsupport@alliedvision.com.
If firmware update fails,•The camera is shown as “Fallback” on the USB bus.•The camera is not recognized by Vimba Viewer.•You can repeat the firmware update.
Should the firmware update not succeed, please contact support@alliedvision.com.
Keep the camera connected•Keep the camera and the computer running while you are executing a firmware update. •If the camera is powered down during firmware update, the camera firmware may get into a non-functional state. 
Use only suitable firmwareIf unsuitable firmware is used, the camera may get into a non-functional state.
•Only update to newer versions. Do not downgrade firmware to an older version, unless this has been explicitly communicated.•We recommend updating the firmware to the next increment version only. Skipping versions may cause issues.
Vimba Driver InstallerWindows: By default, Vimba Driver Installer is installed as well.
Downloads•For Vimba, see www.alliedvision.com/software.•For firmware updates, see www.alliedvision.com/en/support/firmware.
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This chapter includes:
Optimizing performance.....................................................190Troubleshooting common issues........................................200
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Optimizing performance
Image transfer with rolling shutter cameras
Alvium 1800 U-500m/c, U-501m NIR, U-1240 m/c, and U-2050m/cIf acquisition is started and stopped in a short sequence, no image is transferred to the host. The duration cannot be predicted, because it depends on various factors.
Frame rate jitter
Alvium 1800 U-500m/c, U-501m NIR, U-1240 m/c, and U-2050m/cGenerally, some parameters can be changed during exposure without affecting the timing. When the camera is operated in freerun mode without triggering, changing parameters during exposure leads to frame rate jitter.
When parameters are entered, the next frame starts only after readout and sensor reconfiguration delay are finished. When the camera is run in ExposureAuto mode, the actual frame rate is less than the calculated value for the corresponding exposure time. Consider frame rate jitter for your application.
Feature value changes during streaming
Only some features can be adjusted while the camera is streaming, these include:
This list is not complete and will be updated in future document versions.
Figure 80: Delayed exposure due to parameter changes
AcquisitionFrameRateExposureAutoGainAuto
BalanceWhiteAutoExposureTimeOffsetX
BlackLevelGainOffsetY
Latencies
Consider that value changes become effective with latencies based on the sensor and its operation mode (triggered or free run, shutter mode, frame rate).
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Value changes by feature interdependencies 
The conversion between time and clock cycles affects control values. Features for pixel format, bandwidth, ROI, exposure time, and triggering are related to each other. Changing values for one feature can change values for another feature. For example, frame rates can be reduced when PixelFormat is changed subsequently. Figure 81 shows the interdependencies. 
Figure 81: Interdependencies between features
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Effects for the interdependent features
Changing one control's value affects other control's values, such as:If:Height value is changed.Then: Other values may be affected, such as for AcquisitionFrameRate and ExposureTime. 
We recommend you to consider:•The more features you adjust, the more current values deviate from previously set values.•The same effects that apply to ExposureTime, also apply to AutoExposure.•To avoid readjustments, apply settings in the order shown in Figure 81.
Impact by other features
Exposure times and frame rates with rolling shutter cameras
Alvium 1800 U-1240 m/c, and U-2050m/c
Generally, long exposure times result in low frame rates because one is roughly the inverse of the other. With Alvium IMX RS cameras•The range of available frame rates depends on the exposure time.•The exposure time must be increased when low frame rates are used.•The available range for frame rate values depends on the exposure time. If by changing the exposure time, the previous frame rate is moved out of the available range, the frame rate is adjusted automatically.
Output
Exposure time valuesFrame rate
AcquisitionFrameRateNot affectedAffected
ExposureTimeAffected as expectedAffected
DeviceLinkThroughputLimitAffectedAffected
HeightNot affectedAffected
WidthMay be affectedMay be affected
Table 93: Impact by other features
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Dark current compensation
All sensors accumulate dark current in the pixels. Dark current increases the signal level and black level. Most sensors in Alvium USB cameras compensate for this. 
For Alvium 1800 U-050m/c with the ON Semi PYTHON 480 sensor, see Black level compensation for 1800 U-050m/c on page 194.
If cameras are operated at high temperatures or long exposure times, compensation reaches its limits. The typical compensation mechanism uses a margin to compensate for dark current. This works only until dark current reaches the size of the margin. The following table shows the relation of the margin and accumulated dark current for a pixel in 8-bit mode with a maximum value of 255.
Effective signal versus noiseDescription
The pixel has accumulated no dark current, the margin has maximum size.
The pixel has accumulated some dark current, reducing the size of the margin.
The following images show a pixel that has accumulated a higher dark current than the margin.
The pixel has accumulated dark current, the margin reduces to 0.
Type 1 compensation
•Dark current compensation is stopped.•Dark current increases the black level.•Fixed pattern noise increases.
The pixel has accumulated dark current, the margin reduces to 0.
Type 2 compensation (Typically used for sensor-internal compensation, often in the analog domain.)
•Dark current compensation stays active. •Maximum saturation signal decreases.•Fixed pattern noise increases.
Table 94: Accumulated dark current affecting the effective image signal
Effectiveimage signal
Margin
Saturation = 255
Black level = 0
Effectiveimage signal
AccumulatedDarkCurrent
MarginSaturation = 255
Black level = 0
Effectiveimage signal
AccumulatedDarkCurrent
Saturation = 255
Black level > 0
Effectiveimage signal
AccumulatedDarkCurrent
Saturation < 255
Black level = 0
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Additional compensationIf compensation limits are reached and you cannot decrease operating temperature or exposure time, what can you do to keep signal quality high?
Measures for type 1 compensation
Alvium 1800 U-050m/c supports compensation type 1. For additional compensation, see Black level compensation for 1800 U-050m/c on page 194.
Typically, there is no measure to improve the image signal. The rising black level shifts black and dark gray values to gray.
Measures for type 2 compensation
All other Alvium camera models support compensation type 2.
You can increase the margin size by using gain, with the following side effects:•To give space to a larger margin, the effective pixel capacity decreases. •White and light gray values are shifted down to gray.
Black level compensation for 1800 U-050m/cBecause the ON Semi PYTHON 480 sensor does not have a dark current compensation, Alvium 1800 U-050m/c cameras have a typical black level value drift, depending on exposure time and DeviceTemperature (measured at the mainboard). The black level compensation adjusts this effect as shown in Table 95. 
Should additional compensation be needed, we recommend cooling the camera.
Temperature [°C]
ExposureTime [ms]
110501002505007501,000
Full compensation
Partial compensation
Table 95: Exposure time and temperature affecting black level compensation
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Shutter types affecting image readout
Some Alvium USB camera models are operated using global shutter (GS):
Other models use rolling shutter (RS). Alvium 1800 U-2050 models with Sony IMX183 sensor offer global reset shutter (GRS) in addition:
PropertyLine readoutMoving image
Global shutter (GS)
PropertyRolling shutter (RS)Global reset shutter (GRS)
Line readout
Line exposure startDeferred from line to lineCommon for all lines
Line exposure timeCommon for all linesIncreases from line to line
Image acquisition of moving objects
Image brightnessConstant over the imageVarying over the image
Moving objectsDistorted shapeShape without distortion
Typical applicationStatic objectsMoving objects
CompensationUse an additional mechanical shutter or use a strobe light:
Table 96: Shutter types affecting image readout
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Operating systems and bandwidth
If the camera data output exceeds the bandwidth supported by the host computer, images may be corrupted. This section gives some background information to enable proper image transfer.
Sensor data output and camera data output
For cameras with an image buffer, the required bandwidth for image acquisition can be estimated for a given frame rate, pixel format, and resolution by over-the thumb calculations. Alvium cameras do not have an image buffer. 
Figure 82 shows the bandwidth for a higher (1) and a lower (2) value for DeviceLinkThroughputLimit. 
•Cameras without an image buffer like Alvium: Data is averaged over the line time.•Cameras with an image buffer: Data rate is averaged over the frame time.•Using DeviceLinkThroughputLimit: Reduce the maximum line data rate.
DeviceLinkThroughputLimit controls the maximum bandwidth of the data streamed out by the camera. When the value for this feature is reduced, the gaps between the lines are increased. This reduces the frame rate and therefore the bandwidth.
Additionally, you may reduce the frame rate to reduce bandwidth.
Consider that Vimba Viewer does not gray out values that exceed the bandwidth supported by the host computer. 
Figure 82: Sensor data output and camera data output
More information on DeviceLinkThroughputLimit 
For more information on DeviceLinkThroughputLimit, see the Alvium Cameras Features Reference at www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation.
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Hardware and bandwidth
For a smooth data transfer of USB3 Vision cameras, the host computer must be equipped with a high-bandwidth USB controller. Hubs should support high bandwidths as well.
Vimba settings
During freerun, Alvium cameras do not automatically adapt the frame rate to the USB controller's limits. If the data rate is too high for your USB controller, it receives corrupted frames. The image transfer status in Vimba Viewer is signaled as Running. However, the corrupted frames are not displayed. 
Performance on reference systems
We have tested available frame rates on real systems, using an embedded board and a desktop PC. Cameras were operated in AquisitionMode = Continuous, frame rates were measured using Vimba Viewer.
Hardware and software
Suitable USB 3.0 accessories
See www.alliedvision.com/en/products/accessories for suitable USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller cards and cables or contact your Allied Vision Sales representative.
CameraSpecification
ModelAlvium 1800 U-500c
Firmware version1.0.25857
Table 97: Camera model and firmware
System componentLinux desktop systemLinux embedded system
MainboardDell Precision T5600NVIDIA Jetson TX2
CPUIntel Xeon E5-2609 0 (4 cores)ARMv8 (2x rev 0, 4x rev 3, 4 cores)
CPU frequency2.40 GHz2.0 GHz
RAM8 GB8 GB
Graphics controllerNVIDIA Quadro NVS 295On-board
USB controllerExSys EX-11092-2 (upper PCIe port)
On-board
Operating systemUbuntu 18.04 64-bit, Kernel 4.15Ubuntu 16.04 64-bit, Kernel 4.4
Table 98: Host computer hardware and operating system
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Operating system and feature values
Frame rates and CPU payload
FeatureLinux desktop systemLinux embedded system
DeviceLinkThroughputLimit1400000000 (400 MBps)450000000 (450 MBps)
MaxTransferSize2262144
MaxTransferCount231 (default)
1 Camera feature2 VimbaUSBTL.xml
Table 99: Operating system and feature values
PropertyLinux desktop systemLinux embedded system
Pixel formatRGB8
Image size2592 × 1944
Frame rate25.7 fps28.6 fps
CPU payload30% (4 cores)50% (4 cores)
Table 100: CPU payload for RGB8
PropertyLinux desktop systemLinux embedded system
Pixel formatMono8
Image size2592 × 1944
Frame rate67.5 fps67.5 fps
CPU payload35% (4 cores)55% (4 cores)
Table 101: CPU payload for Mono8
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Dividing bandwidth between devices on a common USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 bus
Ideal setup for two cameras 
Preconditions
•Control traffic is ignored.•The possibility of the host being busy with other tasks is ignored.•Cameras share 100 percent bus bandwidth.•Cameras need 100 percent bus bandwidth in total. •Cameras stream in the same way because they are the same model and have identical settings.•No other device is connected.
Result
•Bandwidth is divided by two, cameras get assigned 50 percent bandwidth each. For three cameras, the bandwidth is 33.3 percent each.•If one camera sends no data, the other camera will be assigned 100 percent bandwidth. To always assign 50 percent to both cameras, they have to be controlled to use no more than 50 percent bandwidth each.•If the computer cannot process the images received from a camera, images are corrupted.
Best practice for bandwidth management
•To assign maximum bandwidth to a camera, make sure your camera is the only device on the bus.•Avoid devices, such as a monitor or a mouse, sharing bandwidth with the USB camera connected to the same bus.•For maximum bandwidth, use a current version host controller card.See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide atwww.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.•USB3 Vision devices use bulk transfer. Avoid using other transfer modes.•Control bandwidth by assigning the desired amount to the separate cameras.
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Cascading hubs divide bandwidth
The following example applies to standard behavior without individual settings. The graphics show bandwidth distribution on a common bus. Three cameras try to use full bandwidth at the same time. If one camera is inactive, the host will provide its share to the others until this camera sends data again. 
Troubleshooting common issues
This section is about unexpected events with the operation of Alvium USB cameras. The events are ordered from general to detail:•Camera recognition
•Unexpected events
•Performance
•Radio signal interference
Each entry consists of:•Observed unwanted event, numbered for easier handling•Short description of the solution•Step-by-step instructions to resolve the issue.
Figure 83: Bandwidth assignment for cascading hubs 
Hardware installation
For background information, see Installing the camera on page 159.
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Camera recognition
How can I make the computer and Vimba Viewer recognize the camera?
1.Check if the hardware supports your USB camera.
See the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide atwww.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
Windows only2.Check if your computer has an appropriate USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller driver installed. 
Windows 8 and later OS provide a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller driver. On a properly installed OS, no problems should occur.
Windows 7 and earlier OS do not provide a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller driver. To install the host controller card:
Download the manufacturer USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 host controller driver.Install the driver on your computer.
Result:The installed driver enables the host controller.
Windows only3.Check if the USB3 Vision device driver is properly installed and assigned to the camera.
Follow the instructions in Installing the host adapter and Vimba on page 171.
4.The camera, connected to a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 hub, is not recognized anymore.Check if the USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 hub has crashed.
1.Disconnect the USB and power supply cable from the hub.2.Reconnect both.Result:The camera is recognized again.
5.The camera, connected directly to the computer, is not recognized anymore. Check if a hub included in the USB host controller has crashed.
1.In the Device Manager, deactivate the host controller.For Windows, see Installing the camera driver with Windows tools on page 173.2.Reactivate the host controller.Result:The camera is recognized again.
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Unexpected events
How do I get the camera back to normal operation? 
Why does the camera not transfer images?
1.Check if an error is shown by the camera Status LED.
If:The status LED signals four short flashes followed by another sequence.Then:Restart the camera.If:If the status LED again signals four flashes.Then:Please contact support@alliedvision.com.
2.Check if power cables, such as cables with a high current in the environmental setup, harmfully interfere with camera cables.
If:Any camera cable crosses or goes parallel with a power cable. Then:Separate camera cables from power cables.
3.Make sure the camera is intact. For this, exclude issues of the cable or the connected computer:
1.Connect the camera with a different cable to a different computer. If:The camera works properly. Then:The camera is intact, but your previous computer or cable has a defect.Continue with 2.If:The camera does not work properly. Then:Most likely, the camera has a defect. Please contact Allied Vision support.2.Connect the camera with the previous cable to the different computer.If:The camera works properly. Then:Replace the cable.3.Connect the camera with the replaced cable to the previous computer.If:The camera does not work properly.Then:Check the computer to fix the issue.
1.The value for DeviceLinkThroughputLimit is set higher than the bandwidth supported by the host system.
Then:Check if sufficient bandwidth is assigned to the camera. See Operating systems and bandwidth on page 196.
2.The camera is connected to a USB 2.0 port and requires a bandwidth higher than 50 MBps. 
Then:Connect the camera to a USB 3.1. Gen 1 port.
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Performance
How can I improve camera performance?
1.Check if the hardware sufficiently supports your USB camera.
See the Alvium USB Cameras Accessory Guide atwww.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
2.Check if the camera shares the bus with other devices reducing the available bandwidth.
Connect the camera to an individual bus, not shared by other devices.For more information, see Dividing bandwidth between devices on a common USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 bus on page 199.
3.Check if the camera is connected to cascading hubs, reducing the available bandwidth.
Attach devices directly to a separate USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 bus. If you want cameras to share a common bus, use only a single hub to attach devices. For more information, see Dividing bandwidth between devices on a common USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 bus on page 199.
4.Check if all your USB accessories support USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1.
For recommended USB accessories, see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents. 
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Radio signal interference
How can I avoid radio signal interference from wireless devices?
Ensure camera installation complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Wireless devices and USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 commonly use 2.4 GHz frequency (WLAN includes 2.4, 3.6, and 4.9 GHz). 
Even USB 3.0 and 3.1 Gen 1 cables can interfere harmfully with other electromagnetic devices. For example, despite shielding, a USB 3.0 or 3.1 Gen 1 cable can interfere with a wireless mouse. Tests have shown an increase of the noise floor up to 20 dB for the affected devices.
•To enable maximum bandwidth, 2.4 GHz radio frequencies must be avoided; therefore, use maximum shielded cables only.•Keep maximum distance between your Alvium USB camera setup and interfering devices.•Use high-gain antennas to reduce power of the radio signals.For tested USB accessories, see the Alvium Cameras Accessory Guide atwww.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/alvium-usb-documentation under Additional documents.
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AAllied Vision contact ........................................17
Bbandwidthcascading hubs ....................................... 200division on a common bus ..................... 199troubleshooting ..................................... 196BIOS drivers .....................................................43black level compensation ............................. 194
Ccamera installationdrivers for camera and host adapter ..... 171Windows ................................................ 170compliance ......................................................32connectors .................................................... 175conventions in this document .........................27current and voltage .........................................38
Ddark current compensation .......................... 193documentconventions ...............................................27history .......................................................25overview ....................................................14
EESD ...................................................................38exposure delay ............................................. 190
GGenICam ..........................................................45global reset shutter (GRS) ............................ 195global shutter (GS) ........................................ 195GPIOsinput levels ............................................. 179output levels .......................................... 179ground loops ....................................................39
Hhardware assemblycamera mounting .................................. 163heat sink mounting ................................ 162lens mounting ........................................ 166heat dissipation ...............................................36hubs .............................................................. 200
Iimage data flow ............................................186intended use ...................................................35interfaces ......................................................175IR cut filter .....................................................146
LLED ................................................................180lens mounts ...................................................145lenses ............................................................149maximum protrusion ...............................42mounting ................................................166
Pperformance .................................................190power consumption ........................................52
Qquantum efficiency .........................................48
Rradio signal interference ...............................204rolling shutter (RS) ........................................195
Ssafety ...........................................................2, 36bare board cameras .................................40BIOS drivers ..............................................43camera power ..........................................38electrical connections ..............................38GPIOs ........................................................39ground loops ............................................39heat dissipation ........................................36lens mounts ..............................................36maximum protrusion ...............................42optical components .................................41PCBAs ........................................................38sensor .......................................................41USB cables ................................................40USB host controllers and hubs .................40sensor handling ...............................................41sensor position accuracy ..............................147shock and vibration .........................................45S-Mount lensesfocal length versus FOV ..........................151mounting ................................................167specifications ..................................................44support ............................................................17
Ttriggering .......................................................181troubleshooting ............................................189
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camera recognition ................................ 201performance .......................................... 203radio signal interference ........................ 204unexpected events ................................ 202typical operation ...................................... 50, 52
UUSB 2.0 ............................................................40USB cables .......................................................40USB host controllers and hubs .......................40USB3 Vision .....................................................45