pco.1600 / 2000 / 4000

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides technical specifications and application areas for the PCO series of cooled 14-bit CCD cameras, including models pco.1600, pco.2000, and pco.4000. These cameras are designed for high-resolution imaging with features such as ultra-stable offset, low readout noise, and fast interframing times.

Specifications:

Image Sensors: All models use CCD (interline transfer) sensors with varying resolutions and pixel sizes. The pco.1600 has a resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, the pco.2000 has 2048 x 2048 pixels, and the pco.4000 has 4008 x 2672 pixels.
Shutter Mode: Global (snapshot) shutter mode is used across all models.
Dynamic Range and Quantum Efficiency: The cameras offer a dynamic range of up to 76.5 dB and a peak quantum efficiency of 55%.
Cooling: Peltier cooling is used to achieve a temperature difference of up to -50°C from ambient.
Data Interface: USB 3.0, CameraLink, and GigE/USB 2.0 interfaces are available for data transfer.
Power and Dimensions: The cameras operate on 90-260 VDC with typical power consumption ranging from 24W to 50W. Dimensions are consistent across models at 135 x 51 x 195 mm.

Performance:

Frame Rates: Vary by model and configuration, with the pco.1600 achieving up to 30 fps, the pco.2000 up to 14.7 fps, and the pco.4000 up to 5 fps at full frame.
Readout Noise: Ranges from 6 e- rms to 17 e- rms depending on the model and pixel clock rate.
Exposure Time: Ranges from 500 ns to 49 days, allowing for a wide range of imaging applications.

Applications: The cameras are suitable for various scientific and industrial applications, including fluorescence microscopy, particle image velocimetry, astronomy, and combustion analysis. Specific use cases include imaging of bio markers, aerial photography, and quality control in solar panels.

Software and Integration: PCO provides Camware software for camera control and image acquisition, along with a software development kit for integration with third-party applications.

Contact Information: PCO has offices in Europe, America, and Asia, providing global support and distribution.

Catalog excerpts

low readout noise ultra stable offset high resolution interframing time 1600 x 1200 pixel 2048 x 2048 pixel 4008 x 2672 pixel pco.

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technical data image sensor type of sensor image sensor resolution (h x v) frame rate table pixel size (h x v) sensor format / diagonal shutter mode MTF fullwell capacity readout noise dynamic range quantum efficiency spectral range dark current DSNU1 PRNU2_ 1600 x 1200 pixel (normal mode) 1648 x 1214 pixel (ext. mode) 7.4 pm x 7.4 pm 11.8 x 8.9 mm2/14.8 mm @ normal mode 12.2 x 9.0 mm2/15.2 mm @ ext. mode global (snapshot) 67.6 lp/mm 40 000 e-_ pixelclock 10 MHzl itOMHz quantum efficiency max. frame rate 30 fps @ full frame exposure/shutter time 500 ns .. 49 days A/D conversion factor 2.1 e-/count...

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technical data image sensor type of sensor image sensor resolution (h x v) frame rate table pixel size (h x v) sensor format / diagonal shutter mode MTF fullwell capacity readout noise dynamic range quantum efficiency spectral range dark current DSNU1 PRNU2_ 2048 x 2048 pixel (normal mode) 2112 x 2072 pixel (ext. mode) 7.4 pm x 7.4 pm 15.2 x 15.2 mm2/21.4 mm @ normal mode 15.6 x 15.3 mm2/21.9 mm @ ext. mode global (snapshot) 67.6 lp/mm 40 000 e- (21000 e- @ 40 MHz) 6 e- rms @ 10 MHz (typ.) 7 e- rms @ 40 MHz (typ.)_ quantum efficiency max. frame rate 14.7 fps @ full frame exposure/shutter time...

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image sensor type of sensor image sensor resolution (h x v) pixel size (h x v) sensor format / diagonal shutter mode MTF fullwell capacity readout noise dynamic range quantum efficiency spectral range dark current DSNU1 PRNU2_ 4008 x 2672 pixel (normal mode) 4072 x 2720 pixel (ext. mode) 9.0 pm x 9.0 pm 36.0 x 24.0 mm2/43.4 mm @ normal mode 36.6 x 24.5 mm2/44.0 mm @ ext. mode global (snapshot) 55.6 lp/mm 60 000 e-_ max. frame rate 5.0 fps @ full frame exposure/shutter time 5 ps .. 49 days A/D conversion factor 3.3 e-/count pixel scan rate 2 x 8 MHz / 2 x 32 MHz anti-blooming factor > 300 (@ 100...

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technical data software For camera control, image acquisition and archiving of images in various file formats PCO provides the software application Camware (Windows 7, 8 and later). custom made versions, modulation mode A camera SDK (software development kit) including a 32 / 64 bit dynamic link library for user customization and integration on PC platforms is available for free. For camera interface drivers and a list of supported third party software please visit www.pco.de. dimensions F-mount lens adapter All dimensions are given in millimeter. third party integrations software drivers

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aerial photography stereo particle image velocimetry Fluorescence labelled leukocyte/ endothelial cell interactions in the brain microcirculation of a mouse (pco.1600). Courtesy of Temple University School of Medicine - Microvascular Research Lab, Dr. Ronald Tum Aerial photograph out of a sequence recorded in a height of 3000 feet with a pco.4000 setup. One pixel corresponds to 14 cm in reality. Courtesy of DLR Optical Informationssystems at Inst. for Robotics and Mechatronics Stereo particle image velocimetry with two pco.2000 cameras. Courtesy of Intelligent Laser Applications, Julich and Friedrich-Alexander...

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