Imagine capturing the minutiae of your experiments with unparalleled detail. The pco.edge 3.1 pairs an innovative scientific CMOS sensor with a stellar 16-bit dynamic range for vibrant, accurate imaging. Choose from selectable shutter options to tailor your observations and take advantage of an optional color sensor for comprehensive data collection. Whether you’re tracking rapid phenomena or analyzing subtle variations, each image will leave no detail overlooked. Experience clarity and precision that redefine your scientific endeavors.
The pco.edge 3.1 USB camera features versatile rolling and global shutter modes, making it ideal for various applications at an impressive price-to-performance ratio. Thanks to its low noise and high fullwell capacity, this entry-level sCMOS sensor achieves an outstanding intra-scene dynamic range of over 27,000:1. It also boasts excellent uniformity in pixel response to light (PRNU) and dark signal behavior (DSNU), thanks to advanced electronic circuitry and firmware algorithms.
Don’t forget to use our MachVis Lens Selector tool to find the perfect lens for your imaging and machine vision needs!
| Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Sensor technology | sCMOS |
| Color type | monochrome or color |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 pixels |
| Sensor diagonal | 16.6 mm |
| Pixel size | 6.5 x 6.5 μm |
| Maximum frame rate @ full resolution | 50 fps |
| Maximum pixel rate | 408 MPixel/s |
| Peak QE | 60 % @ 600 nm *(1) |
| Typical read noise *(2) | 1.1 e- |
| Dark current @ sensor temperature | < 0.5 RS/GR @ 5 °C e-/pixel/s < 0.8 GS @ 5 °C e-/pixel/s |
| Maximum dynamic range | 27,000 : 1 |
| Shutter type | Rolling Shutter, Global Shutter, Global Reset |
| Sensor cooling3 | air |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 76 x 70 x 99 mm |
pco.edge 3.1 USB Datasheet (pdf / English)
pco.edge 3.1, 4.2, 4.2 LT and 5.5 User Manual (pdf / English)
pco.edge USB 3.0 2D & 3D Mechanical Drawings (zip / pdf / English)
