pco.edge 4.2 CLHS sCMOS Camera
The pco.edge 4.2 is a high resolution, cooled sCMOS camera that operates with streaming via a 10G FOL (Camera Link HS) to allow direct processing of large data transfers through its high-performance data interface making it easy to securely bridge distances of up to 10 km. The pco.edge 4.2 is equipped with a low noise 16-bit scientific CMOS sensor to ensure crisp images and precise measurements. The pco.edge 4.2 sCMOS camera also comes with an upgrade option to include a water cooling system.
| Length | 123.0 mm |
| Width | 70.0 mm |
| Height | 76.0 mm |
| Weight (kg) | 0.8 |
| Dynamic Range (log) |
91.0 dB 90.0 dB |
| Forced Air | true |
| Readout Noise RMS |
1.5 e- 1.6 e- |
| Pixel Size (H x V) | 6.5 x 6.5 |
| Thermo Electric Cooling | true |
| Frame rate (Full Sensor) |
35.0 fps 100.0 fps |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | 80.0 % |
| Dark Current | 0.6 e-/s |
| Working Temperature Image Sensor | +7 °C stabilized (up to +27 °C ambient temperature) |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency Wavelength | 580.0 nm |
| Readout Noise Median |
0.8 e- 0.9 e- |
| Sensor Technology | sCMOS FSI |
| Sensor Version | CIS2020 |
| Fullwell Capacity | 30000 e- |
| Sensor Temperature (Dark Current Reference) | 7.0 °C |
| Operational Modes |
Slow Scan: Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction Fast Scan: Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction |
| Dynamic Range A/D Converter | 16 bit |
| Dynamic Range |
37500:1 33500:1 |
| Resolution (H x V) | 2048 x 2048 |
| Sensor Diagonal | 18.8 mm |
| Liquid Cooling | false |
| Included Lens Mount |
C-Mount F-Mount |
| Data Interface | Camera Link HS FOL |
| Line Scanning | false |
| Global Reset | false |
| Trigger Input Signals |
external exposure start external exposure control sequence trigger acquire enable |
| Global Shutter | false |
| Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) | vertical: steps of 1 row (min. 16) |
| Non Linearity | 0.5 % |
| MTF (Theoretical) | 76.9 lp/mm |
| Optional Lens Mount |
TFL-Mount EF-Mount |
| Spectral Range Minimum | 300 nm |
| Dark Signal Non-Uniformity DSNU | ≤ 0.3 e- (rms) |
| Binning Vertical |
x2 x4 |
| Bining Method | sum |
| Binning Horizontal |
x2 x4 |
| Default Read Out Mode | Slow Scan: Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction |
| Operating Temperature Range | +10 °C to +40 °C |
| Photo Response Non-Uniformity PRNU | ≤ 0.3 % |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Fairchild Imaging |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (±10 %) |
| Exposure Minimum | 100 μs |
| Sensor Dimensions (H x V) | 13.3 x 13.3 |
| 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 |
| Rolling Shutter | true |
| Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) | 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %) |
| Trigger Cable Connector | SMA |
| Double Shutter | false |
| Read Out Mode: Set Parameter | Pixel Rate |
| Power Consumption | max. 32 W |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Pixel Rate |
200 MPixel/s 548 MPixel/s |
| Exposure Maximum | 10 s |
| Compliance Label |
CE FCC UKCA |
| Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) | horizontal: steps of 16 columns (min. 64) |
| Trigger Output Signals |
exposure busy line |
| Part Number | 85108072309 |
- Bright-field microscopy
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Digital pathology
- Single molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) – PALM, STORM, dSTORM, GSDIM
- Lightsheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM)
- Structured illumination microscopy (SIM)
- Calcium imaging
- Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET)
- Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP)
- High-speed bright-field ratio imaging
- High throughput screening | high content screening
- Biochip reading
- Total internal reflection microscopy (TITF)
- Spinning disk confocal microscopy
- 3D metrology
- Ophthalmology
- Photovoltaic inspection
- Industrial quality inspection
- Wafer inspection
- Image intensifier imaging
- Lucky astronomy
- Particle tracking velocimetry (PTV)


| Length | 123.0 mm |
| Width | 70.0 mm |
| Height | 76.0 mm |
| Weight (kg) | 0.8 |
| Dynamic Range (log) |
91.0 dB 90.0 dB |
| Forced Air | true |
| Readout Noise RMS |
1.5 e- 1.6 e- |
| Pixel Size (H x V) | 6.5 x 6.5 |
| Thermo Electric Cooling | true |
| Frame rate (Full Sensor) |
35.0 fps 100.0 fps |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency | 80.0 % |
| Dark Current | 0.6 e-/s |
| Working Temperature Image Sensor | +7 °C stabilized (up to +27 °C ambient temperature) |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency Wavelength | 580.0 nm |
| Readout Noise Median |
0.8 e- 0.9 e- |
| Sensor Technology | sCMOS FSI |
| Sensor Version | CIS2020 |
| Fullwell Capacity | 30000 e- |
| Sensor Temperature (Dark Current Reference) | 7.0 °C |
| Operational Modes |
Slow Scan: Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction Fast Scan: Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction |
| Dynamic Range A/D Converter | 16 bit |
| Dynamic Range |
37500:1 33500:1 |
| Resolution (H x V) | 2048 x 2048 |
| Sensor Diagonal | 18.8 mm |
| Liquid Cooling | false |
| Included Lens Mount |
C-Mount F-Mount |
| Data Interface | Camera Link HS FOL |
| Line Scanning | false |
| Global Reset | false |
| Trigger Input Signals |
external exposure start external exposure control sequence trigger acquire enable |
| Global Shutter | false |
| Region of Interest Vertical (ROI) | vertical: steps of 1 row (min. 16) |
| Non Linearity | 0.5 % |
| MTF (Theoretical) | 76.9 lp/mm |
| Optional Lens Mount |
TFL-Mount EF-Mount |
| Spectral Range Minimum | 300 nm |
| Dark Signal Non-Uniformity DSNU | ≤ 0.3 e- (rms) |
| Binning Vertical |
x2 x4 |
| Bining Method | sum |
| Binning Horizontal |
x2 x4 |
| Default Read Out Mode | Slow Scan: Rolling Shutter with Selectable Readout Direction |
| Operating Temperature Range | +10 °C to +40 °C |
| Photo Response Non-Uniformity PRNU | ≤ 0.3 % |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Fairchild Imaging |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (±10 %) |
| Exposure Minimum | 100 μs |
| Sensor Dimensions (H x V) | 13.3 x 13.3 |
| 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 |
| Rolling Shutter | true |
| Humidity Range (Non-Condensing) | 10 % to 80 % (recommended < 65 %) |
| Trigger Cable Connector | SMA |
| Double Shutter | false |
| Read Out Mode: Set Parameter | Pixel Rate |
| Power Consumption | max. 32 W |
| Storage Temperature Range | -10 °C to +60 °C |
| Pixel Rate |
200 MPixel/s 548 MPixel/s |
| Exposure Maximum | 10 s |
| Compliance Label |
CE FCC UKCA |
| Region of Interest Horizontal (ROI) | horizontal: steps of 16 columns (min. 64) |
| Trigger Output Signals |
exposure busy line |
| Part Number | 85108072309 |
- Bright-field microscopy
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Digital pathology
- Single molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) – PALM, STORM, dSTORM, GSDIM
- Lightsheet fluorescence microscopy (LSFM)
- Structured illumination microscopy (SIM)
- Calcium imaging
- Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET)
- Fluorescence recovery after photobleaching (FRAP)
- High-speed bright-field ratio imaging
- High throughput screening | high content screening
- Biochip reading
- Total internal reflection microscopy (TITF)
- Spinning disk confocal microscopy
- 3D metrology
- Ophthalmology
- Photovoltaic inspection
- Industrial quality inspection
- Wafer inspection
- Image intensifier imaging
- Lucky astronomy
- Particle tracking velocimetry (PTV)


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