Grasshopper®3 (USB 3.0) - High Performance CCD + USB 3.0
The high performance Grasshopper3 camera line combines the benefits of CCD with the affordability and data throughput of USB 3.0. Its FPGA and frame buffer-based architecture provides optimal reliability, a rich set of features, and a full image processing pipeline including color interpolation, gamma, and lookup table functionality. The Grasshopper3 offers a powerful, easy-to-use, and cost-effective alternative to Camera Link and dual GigE LAG solutions.
1/1.8" to 1" Sony CCDs
2.8 to 9.2 MP; 9 to 26 FPS
USB 3.0 Interface
Compact 44 x 29 x 58 mm case
MODEL
VERSION
MP
IMAGING SENSOR
GS3-U3-28S4C-C*
GS3-U3-28S4M-C*
2.8 MP
Sony ICX687 CCD, 1/1.8", 3.69 µm
Global Shutter
1928 x 1448 at 26 FPS
GS3-U3-28S5C-C **
GS3-U3-28S5M-C **
2.8 MP
Sony ICX674 CCD, 2/3", 4.54 µm
Global Shutter
1932 x 1452 at 26 FPS
GS3-U3-60S6C-C **
GS3-U3-60S6M-C **
6.0 MP
Sony ICX694 CCD, 1", 4.54 µm
Global Shutter
2736 x 2192 at 13 FPS
GS3-U3-91S6C-C **
GS3-U3-91S6M-C **
9.2 MP
Sony ICX814 CCD, 1", 3.69 µm
Global Shutter
3376 x 2704 at 9 FPS
Available
*Q1 2013
**Q2 2013
A/D Converter
14-bit
Video Data Output
8, 12, 16 and 24-bit digital data
Image Data Formats
Mono8, Mono12, Mono16 (all models) RGB, YUV411, YUV422, YUV444, Raw8, Raw12, Raw16 (color models)
Partial Image Modes
Pixel binning and region of interest (ROI) modes
Image Processing
Gamma, lookup table, hue, saturation, and sharpness
Shutter
Global shutter; Automatic/manual/one-push/extended shutter modes
0.03 ms to 30 seconds (extended shutter mode)
Gain
Automatic/manual/one-push modes
0 dB to 24 dB GS3-U3-28S4/GS3-U3-28S5; -6.158 to 24 dB GS3-U3-60S6; -9 to 24 dB GS3-U3-91S6
Gamma
0.50 to 4.00, programmable lookup table
White Balance
Automatic/manual/one-push modes
High Dynamic Range
Cycle 4 gain and exposure presets
Color Processing
On-camera in YUV or RGB format, or on-PC in Raw format
Digital Interface
USB 3.0 interface with screw locks for camera control, data, and power
Transfer Rates
5 Gbit/s
GPIO
8-pin Hirose HR25 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
External Trigger Modes
Standard, bulb, overlapped, and multi shot trigger modes
Synchronization
Via external trigger or software trigger
Image Buffer
128 MB frame buffer
Memory Channels
2 user configuration sets for custom camera settings
Flash Memory
512 KB non-volatile memory
Dimensions
44 mm x 29 mm x 58 mm excluding lens holder, without optics (metal case)
Mass
90 grams (without optics or tripod mounting bracket)
Power Consumption
TBD via GPIO or USB 3.0 interface
Machine Vision Standard
USB3 Vision
Camera Control
Via FlyCapture SDK or third party software
Camera Updates
In-field firmware updates
Lens Mount
C-mount
Temperature
Operating: 0° to 40°C; Storage: -30° to 60°C
Compliance
CE, FCC, RoHS
Operating System
Windows, Linux (32- or 64-bit)
Warranty
3 years
