pco.edge 3.1 USB
PART/ 85108072433

pco.edge 3.1 USB sCMOS Camera

The pco.edge 3.1 USB camera is equipped with an innovative scientific CMOS sensor to achieve crisp images and precise measurements. This camera features a high-resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels, high frame rates, best 16-bit dynamic range, selectable shutter variants and an optional color sensor. Furthermore, the pco.edge 3.1 features outstanding low read-out noise of 1.1 electrons median even at the maximum speed of 50 fps at full resolution for superior image quality.

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The pco.edge 3.1 offers both rolling and global shutter exposure modes for use in a wide range of applications. This entry level camera model offers a very attractive price-to-performance ratio. Due to the excellent low noise and the high fullwell capacity of the sCMOS image sensor an intra scene dynamic range of better than 27 000 : 1 is achieved. This pco.edge 3.1 USB camera provides an excellent homogeneous pixel response to light (PRNU, photo response non-uniformity) and an excellent homogeneous dark signal pixel behavior (DSNU, dark signal non-uniformity), which is achieved by a sophisticated electronic circuit technology and firmware algorithms.

Length 100.0 mm
Width 70.0 mm
Height 76.0 mm
Weight (kg) 0.65
Dynamic Range (log) 89.0 dB
89.0 dB
81.0 dB
Forced Air true
Readout Noise RMS 1.5 e-
1.5 e-
2.9 e-
Pixel Size (H x V) 6.5 x 6.5
Thermo Electric Cooling true
Frame rate (Full Sensor) 50.0 fps
Peak Quantum Efficiency 60.0 %
Dark Current 0.5 e-/s
0.5 e-/s
0.8 e-/s
Working Temperature Image Sensor +5 °C stabilized (up to +27 °C ambient temperature
Peak Quantum Efficiency Wavelength 600.0 nm
Readout Noise Median 1.1 e-
1.1 e-
2.7 e-
Sensor Technology sCMOS FSI
Sensor Version CIS2521
Fullwell Capacity 30000 e-
Sensor Temperature (Dark Current Reference) 5.0 °C
Operational Modes Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction
Global Reset
Global Shutter
Dynamic Range A/D Converter 16 bit
Dynamic Range 27000:1
27000:1
11000:1
Resolution (H x V) 2048 x 1536
Sensor Diagonal 16.6 mm
Liquid Cooling false
Included Lens Mount C-Mount
F-Mount
Data Interface USB 3.0
Line Scanning false
Global Reset true
Trigger Input Signals external exposure start
external exposure control
sequence trigger
acquire enable
Global Shutter true
Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) vertical: steps of 1 row (min. 16)
Non Linearity 0.6 %
MTF (Theoretical) 76.9 lp/mm
Optional Lens Mount TFL-Mount
Spectral Range Minimum 300 nm
Dark Signal Non-Uniformity DSNU ≤ 0.3 e- (rms)
≤ 0.3 e- (rms)
≤ 2.0 e- (rms)
Binning Vertical x2
x4
Bining Method sum
Binning Horizontal x2
x4
Default Read Out Mode Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction
Operating Temperature Range +10 °C to + 40 °C
Photo Response Non-Uniformity PRNU 0.2 %
Sensor Manufacturer Fairchild Imaging
Power Supply 24 VDC (±10 %)
Exposure Minimum 500 μs
30 μs
20 μs
Sensor Dimensions (H x V) 13.3 x 10.0
Spectral Range Maximum 1100 nm
A/D Conversion Factor 0.46 e-/DN
Direct Mounting Distance (No Camera Flange) 11.1 mm (±10 %)
Chroma mono or color
Rolling Shutter true
Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %)
Trigger Cable Connector SMA
Double Shutter false
Read Out Mode: Set Parameter Shutter Mode
Power Consumption max. 21 W
Storage Temperature Range -10 °C to +60 °C
Pixel Rate 210 MPixel/s
210 MPixel/s
408 MPixel/s
Exposure Maximum 2 s
2 s
0 s
Compliance Label CE
FCC
UKCA
KC
Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) horizontal: steps of 4 columns (min. 64)
Trigger Output Signals exposure
busy
line
Part Number 85108072433
pco.edge 3.1 USB Datasheet
pco.edge 3.1, 4.2, 4.2 LT and 5.5 User Manual
  • Widefield microscopy
  • Fluorescent microscopy
  • Digital pathology
  • PALM
  • STORM
  • GSDIM
  • STORM
  • Super-resolution microscopy
  • Lightsheet microscopy
  • Selective plane imaging microscopy (SPIM)
  • Calcium imaging
  • RET
  • FRAP
  • 3D structured illumination microscopy
  • High speed bright field ratio imaging
  • High throughput screening
  • High content screening
  • Biochip reading
  • TIRF
  • TIRF microscopy / waveguides
  • Spinning disk confocal microscopy
  • Live cell microscopy
  • 3D metrology
  • TV / broadcasting
  • Ophtalmology
  • Electro physiology
  • Lucky astronomy
  • Photovoltaic inspection
Front View
Front View 45 Degree
Rear View
Side View
  • Firmware
  • Software
    • Length 100.0 mm
    Width 70.0 mm
    Height 76.0 mm
    Weight (kg) 0.65
    Dynamic Range (log) 89.0 dB
    89.0 dB
    81.0 dB
    Forced Air true
    Readout Noise RMS 1.5 e-
    1.5 e-
    2.9 e-
    Pixel Size (H x V) 6.5 x 6.5
    Thermo Electric Cooling true
    Frame rate (Full Sensor) 50.0 fps
    Peak Quantum Efficiency 60.0 %
    Dark Current 0.5 e-/s
    0.5 e-/s
    0.8 e-/s
    Working Temperature Image Sensor +5 °C stabilized (up to +27 °C ambient temperature
    Peak Quantum Efficiency Wavelength 600.0 nm
    Readout Noise Median 1.1 e-
    1.1 e-
    2.7 e-
    Sensor Technology sCMOS FSI
    Sensor Version CIS2521
    Fullwell Capacity 30000 e-
    Sensor Temperature (Dark Current Reference) 5.0 °C
    Operational Modes Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction
    Global Reset
    Global Shutter
    Dynamic Range A/D Converter 16 bit
    Dynamic Range 27000:1
    27000:1
    11000:1
    Resolution (H x V) 2048 x 1536
    Sensor Diagonal 16.6 mm
    Liquid Cooling false
    Included Lens Mount C-Mount
    F-Mount
    Data Interface USB 3.0
    Line Scanning false
    Global Reset true
    Trigger Input Signals external exposure start
    external exposure control
    sequence trigger
    acquire enable
    Global Shutter true
    Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) vertical: steps of 1 row (min. 16)
    Non Linearity 0.6 %
    MTF (Theoretical) 76.9 lp/mm
    Optional Lens Mount TFL-Mount
    Spectral Range Minimum 300 nm
    Dark Signal Non-Uniformity DSNU ≤ 0.3 e- (rms)
    ≤ 0.3 e- (rms)
    ≤ 2.0 e- (rms)
    Binning Vertical x2
    x4
    Bining Method sum
    Binning Horizontal x2
    x4
    Default Read Out Mode Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction
    Operating Temperature Range +10 °C to + 40 °C
    Photo Response Non-Uniformity PRNU 0.2 %
    Sensor Manufacturer Fairchild Imaging
    Power Supply 24 VDC (±10 %)
    Exposure Minimum 500 μs
    30 μs
    20 μs
    Sensor Dimensions (H x V) 13.3 x 10.0
    Spectral Range Maximum 1100 nm
    A/D Conversion Factor 0.46 e-/DN
    Direct Mounting Distance (No Camera Flange) 11.1 mm (±10 %)
    Chroma mono or color
    Rolling Shutter true
    Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %)
    Trigger Cable Connector SMA
    Double Shutter false
    Read Out Mode: Set Parameter Shutter Mode
    Power Consumption max. 21 W
    Storage Temperature Range -10 °C to +60 °C
    Pixel Rate 210 MPixel/s
    210 MPixel/s
    408 MPixel/s
    Exposure Maximum 2 s
    2 s
    0 s
    Compliance Label CE
    FCC
    UKCA
    KC
    Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) horizontal: steps of 4 columns (min. 64)
    Trigger Output Signals exposure
    busy
    line
    Part Number 85108072433
    pco.edge 3.1 USB Datasheet
    pco.edge 3.1, 4.2, 4.2 LT and 5.5 User Manual
    • Widefield microscopy
    • Fluorescent microscopy
    • Digital pathology
    • PALM
    • STORM
    • GSDIM
    • STORM
    • Super-resolution microscopy
    • Lightsheet microscopy
    • Selective plane imaging microscopy (SPIM)
    • Calcium imaging
    • RET
    • FRAP
    • 3D structured illumination microscopy
    • High speed bright field ratio imaging
    • High throughput screening
    • High content screening
    • Biochip reading
    • TIRF
    • TIRF microscopy / waveguides
    • Spinning disk confocal microscopy
    • Live cell microscopy
    • 3D metrology
    • TV / broadcasting
    • Ophtalmology
    • Electro physiology
    • Lucky astronomy
    • Photovoltaic inspection
    Front View
    Front View 45 Degree
    Rear View
    Side View
  • Firmware
  • Software
    • Close
    Close
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