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Grasshopper2 CCD GigE Vision Camera

 

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Grasshopper®2 (GigE) Buy now!

The fully redesigned Grasshopper2 camera series is the next generation version of the high performance Grasshopper and offers users a GigE Vision digital interface. The Grasshopper2 uses the same form factor as the existing Grasshopper and a selection of the same image sensors, and adds several new features, including enhanced opto-isolated general purpose I/O and improved imaging performance.


Sensor: Sony 1/1.8", 2/3" CCDs, Color/BW
Resolution: 2.0, 5.0 Megapixels
Frame Rate: 29 FPS (GS2-GE-20S4) and 15 FPS (GS2-GE-50S5)
Dimensions: 44 x 29 x 58 mm
Interface: GigE Vision 1000Mb/s interface
 Grasshopper2 Product Datasheet

 "C/M" indicates both monochrome and color sensor options are available for this part number. Full part numbers are available here http://www.ptgrey.com/sales/models.asp.

Grasshopper2
Model#
GS2-GE-20S4M/C-C GS2-GE-50S5M/C-C
Image Sensor Type Sony progressive scan interline transfer CCD’s with square pixels and global shutter, monochrome or color
Image Sensor Model ICX274 1/1.8” ICX625 2/3”
Maximum Resolution 1624 x 1224 2448 x 2048
Maximum Frame Rate 29FPS 15FPS
Pixel Size 4.4 x 4.4 μm 3.45 x 3.45 μm
Analog/Digital Converter Analog Devices 14-bit ADC
Video Data Output 8, 12, 16 and 24-bit digital data
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16, Mono8, Mono12, Mono16, Raw16(all models)
RGB, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, Raw8, Raw12, Raw16 (color models)
Color Processing On-camera in YUV or RGB format, or on-PC in Raw format
Digital Interface GigE 1000 Mbit/s
Partial Image Modes 2x2 and 4x4 pixel binning and region of interest modes
General Purpose I/O Ports 8-pin GPIO connector for power, trigger, strobe, PWM, and serial I/O
1 opto-isolated input, 1 opto-isolated output, 2 bi-directional I/O pins
Gain Control automatic / manual / one-push gain modes, programmable via software, -2.6dB to 24dB in 0.04dB increments
Shutter Speed automatic / manual / one-push modes, programmable via software, 0.03ms to 32s (extended shutter mode)
Gamma/LUT 0.50 to 4.00 / programmable lookup table
Synchronization via external trigger
Trigger Modes External hardware or software trigger
Multiple exposure, bulb shutter, multi-shot, and overlapped trigger modes
Power Consumption Voltage: 12-24V Power: < 4.7 W
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
44mm x 29mm x 58mm (excluding lens holder, without optics)
Mass 86g (without optics)
Memory Storage 32MB frame buffer, 512KB non-volatile data flash
Memory Channels 2 memory channels for custom camera settings
Camera Specification GigE Vision v1.2
Lens Mount C-mount
Emissions Compliance CE, FCC, RoHS
Operating Temperature 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
Warranty 2 year

Development Kit Contents
The Grasshopper2 does not offer a Development Kit

Emissions and RoHS Compliance

FCC / CE Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

RoHS / WEEE Compliance

This product is RoHS and WEEE compliant.

Part Number Description
GS2-GE-20S4C-C 1624x1224 Color Grasshopper2, C-mount, Sony ICX274 CCD
GS2-GE-20S4M-C 1624x1224 B&W Grasshopper2, C-mount, Sony ICX274 CCD
GS2-GE-50S5C-C 2448x2048 Color Grasshopper2, C-mount, Sony ICX625 CCD
GS2-GE-50S5M-C 2448x2048 B&W Grasshopper2, C-mount, Sony ICX625 CCD
ACC-01-9006 Wall mount power supply + GPIO wiring harness
ACC-01-1100 Intel PRO 1000 GigE PCIe card
ACC-01-2100 5m HiFlex Cat5e cable with locking screws
View a list of all Point Grey camera accessories, optics, cards and cables
NOTES:
  1. Individual Grasshopper2 cameras do not include optics (lenses).
  2. Individual Grasshopper2 cameras do include a tripod mounting bracket.

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