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Product ID: PCOedge42q

PCO Tech pco.edge 4.2 M-AIR-CL-HQ-PCO Microscope Camera

PCO Tech pco.edge 4.2 M-AIR-CL-HQ-PCO Microscope Camera

2048×2048 pixel, mono, air cooled, Camera Link


pco.edge 4.2

groundbreaking sCMOS technology for outstanding image quality

The pco.edge 4.2 is is equipped with an innovative scientific CMOS sensor providing crisp images and precise measurements. It can be optionally upgraded with a water cooling system.

 

The pco.edge 4.2 camera system is designed for users who require highest quantum efficiency, best 16 bit dynamic range, high frame rates, long exposure times and extremely low readout noise.

 

Camera Link HS guarantees uncompressed and secure data transfer. The latest standard of high-performance data interfaces enables the bridging of long distances via fiber optic cable.

 

Key Features:

  • thermal stabilization at 0°C / +5 °C / +7 °C
  • extreme low readout noise of 0.8 e- med
  • high resolution of 2048 x 2048 pixel
  • dynamic range of 37 500 : 1 (USB / Camera Link HS) / 33 000 : 1 (CL)
  • quantum efficiency up to 82%
  • exposure times from 100 µs to 20 s
  • maximum frame rate 100 fps
  • rolling shutter or global reset (USB) mode
  • lightsheet mode
  • Camera Link HS, Camera Link full or USB 3.0 interface
  • small form factor: 102 x 79 x 70 mm (USB / CL)
  • optional: water cooling system

image sensor:

  • type of sensor scientific CMOS (sCMOS)
  • image sensor CIS2020A
  • resolution (h x v) 2048 x 2048 active pixel
  • pixel size (h x v) 6.5 µm x 6.5 µm
  • sensor format / diagonal 13.3 mm x 13.3 mm / 18.8 mm
  • shutter modes: rolling shutter (RS) with free selectable readout modes
  • MTF: 76.9 lp/mm (theoretical)
  • fullwell capacity (typ.):
  • 30 000 ereadout noise1 0.8med /1.3rms e- @ slow scan
  • 0.9med /1.4rms e- @ fast scan
  • dynamic range (typ.): 37 500 : 1 (91.5 dB) slow scan
  • quantum efficiency: up to 82 % @ peak
  • spectral range: 370 nm .. 1100 nm
  • dark current (typ.): < 0.6 e-/pixel/s @ 7 °C
  • DSNU: < 0.3 e- rms
  • PRNU: < 0.3 %
  • anti blooming factor: > 10 000

camera:

  • frame rate: 
  • @ 2048 x 2048 pixel
  • 100 fps @ RS, fast scan
  • exposure / shutter time: 100 µs .. 10 s (RS)
  • dynamic range A/D: 16 bit
  • A/D conversion factor: 0.46 e-/count
  • pixel scan rate:
  • 274.0 MHz fast scan
  • 100.0 MHz slow scan
  • pixel data rate:
  • 548.0 Mpixel/s
  • 200.0 Mpixel/s
  • binning horizontal: x1, x2, x4
  • binning vertical: x1, x2, x4
  • region of interest (ROI):
  • horizontal: steps of 16 pixels
  • vertical: steps of 1 pixel
  • non-linearity: < 0.5 %
  • cooling method:
  • + 7°C stabilized peltier with forced air (fan) (up to 27°C ambient)
  • trigger input signalsL frame trigger, sequence trigger, programmable input (SMA connectors)
  • trigger output signals: exposure, busy, line, programmable output (SMA connectors)
  • data interface: Camera Link HS (Single-F2,1X1,S10)
  • time stamp: in image (1 µs resolution)

general

  • power supply: 12 .. 24 VDC (+/- 10 %)
  • power consumption: 32 W max. (typ. 19 W @ 20 °C)
  • weight: 1010 g with F-mount
  • operating temperature: + 10 °C .. + 40 °C
  • operating humidity range: 10 % .. 80 % (non-condensing)
  • storage temperature range: – 10 °C .. + 60 °C
  • optical interface: F-mount & C-mount
  • CE / FCC certified: yes

 

Additional Details

  • Manufacturer: PCO Tech
  • Model Name: pco.edge 4.2 M-AIR-CL-HQ-PCO
  • Model Number:
  • Product ID: PCOedge42q
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