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Legal notice For customers in the U.S.A. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
• Added captions to tables in Camera lenses section • Added links to AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features document on page 47 and 49 to be continued on next page Table 1: Document history Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
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V2.1.0 2014-Oct-07 • Updated and rearranged Specifications chapter • Added Camera smart features on page 30 • Added trigger latency and jitter values for Mako G-032B/C Mako G- 125B/C • Updated Mako standard housing drawing • Updated table 22 on page 49 •...
The AVT GigE Installation Guide describes the hardware installation pro- cedures for AVT GigE cameras and contains important safety instructions. • AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features describes the camera controls of AVT‘s VIMBA SDK (GenICam) and feature related items. Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the camera and is written for experts. Getting started For a quick guide on how to get started, read the AVT GigE Installation Guide first. Caution Before operating any AVT camera, read the safety instructions and ESD warnings in the AVT GigE Installation Guide.
• Please read these instructions before you contact your AVT camera dealer for assistance. • Ask your AVT camera dealer if you are not familiar with the procedures described below. Warranty For details about camera warranty duration and sen- sor warranty terms, visit: ...
Camera cleaning instructions Figure 1: Illustration of camera orientation when removing lens or dust cap Is it an impurity? – Identifying impurities If you observe any image artefacts in your video preview of your Mako camera you may have impurities either on the lens, filter/protection glass, or on the sensor protection glass.
Camera cleaning instructions Please carefully remove the filter/protection glass and clean it on both sides using the techniques explained below. Note • Taking out the filter requires special care. • Ask your dealer to help you if you are not ...
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Camera cleaning instructions The cotton or lens tissue should be moist, but not dripping. Please hold the camera away from your body to avoid falling particles like flakes from skin on the sensor. Hold the camera sensor diagonally upwards. Figure 4: Medical-grade sterile optical cotton 3.
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7. Gently blow the impurities off with dust-filtered, oil-free air (< 1 bar). Using ionized air helps to remove any dirt stuck to the optical component because of static electricity. Note If dust spots remain after cleaning twice, please contact your AVT dealer. Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Mako cameras have a Gigabit Ethernet interface. GigE GigE is the abbreviation for Gigabit Ethernet. All AVT Mako cameras are GigE Vision V1.2 compliant cameras with Gigabit Ethernet interface. AVT Mako cameras work with Gigabit Ethernet hardware and cable lengths up to 100 m.
Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan- dard cameras of the AVT Mako family to which this declaration relates are in con- formity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive •...
Specifications Specifications Caution Before operating any AVT camera, read the safety instructions and ESD warnings in the AVT GigE Installation Guide. http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/ product-literature/hardware-installation-guide.html Caution Due to the small packaging and high speed of Mako cameras, take care to ensure that the housing temperature of the cam- ...
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– Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If the Next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state Table 3: Mako G-032B/C camera specifications Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-032B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-032C (with IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Specifications Mako G-050B/C Feature Specification Resolution 812 x 614 Sensor SONY CCD ICX693ALA/AQA with Super HAD CCD II Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 6.00 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 71.2 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-050B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 10: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-050C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Specifications Mako G-095B/C Feature Specification Resolution 1292 x 734 Sensor SONY IT CCD ICX692ALA/AQA with EXview HAD CCD II Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 4.08 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 42.8 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-095B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-095C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Specifications Mako G-125B/C Feature Specification Resolution 1292 x 964 Sensor SONY IT CCD ICX445ALA/AQA with EXview HAD microlens Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 3.75 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 30 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 13: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-125B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 14: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-125C (with IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Specifications Mako G-223B/C (NIR) Feature Specification Resolution 2048 x 1088 Sensor CMV2000 with microlenses and global shutter Type CMOS Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 49.5 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications Mako G-223 Mako G-223 NIR 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 15: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-223B (NIR) Green Blue 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 16: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-223C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Specifications Mako G-419B/C (NIR) Feature Specification Resolution 2048 x 2048 Sensor CMV4000 with microlenses and global shutter Type CMOS Sensor size Type 1 Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 26.3 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications Mako G-419 Mako G-419 NIR 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 17: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-419B (NIR) Green Blue 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 18: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-419C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Camera smart features Camera smart features AVT cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table below identifies a selection of interesting capabilities of the Mako camera fam- ily. A complete listing of camera controls, including control defini- tions can be found online: ...
1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 19: Approximate spectral transmission of IR cut filter (may vary slightly by filter lot) (type Hoya C5000) Camera lenses AVT offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. For more information, see: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ accessories/lenses.html Mako Technical Manual V2.1.0...
Filter and lenses The following table lists selected image formats in width x height depending on camera type, distance and the focal length of the lens. Note • Lenses with focal lengths < 8 mm may show shading in the edges of the image due to microlenses on the sensor. ...
Filter and lenses Mako G-125 Focal length for type 1/3 sensor Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.0 mm 595 mm x 446 mm 1195 mm x 896 mm 4.8 mm 495 mm x 371 mm 995 mm x 746 mm 8 mm 295 mm x 221 mm 595 mm x 446 mm...
): Appendix on page 65. Tripod adapter This tripod adapter (AVT order number 4807) ... • ... can be used for Mako cameras. • ... is only designed for standard housings.
Camera dimensions Cross section: C-Mount Choose protection glass or filter according to the AVT Modular Camera Concept: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/ product-literature/avt-modular-concept.html Note Monochrome Mako cameras with serial number 536873083 or higher are shipped without a cover ring in the C-Mount thread.
Camera dimensions Cross section: CS-Mount Choose protection glass or filter according to the AVT Modular Concept. Download the AVT Modular Concept at: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/ product-literature.html Maximum protrusion: 4.8 Filter 16 CS-Mount Figure 23: CS-Mount dimensions for Mako G-032 / G-050 / G-095 / G-125 (16 mm filter) Maximum protrusion: 5.8...
Camera dimensions Adjustment of the C-Mount and CS-Mount The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All modifications have to be done by the AVT factory. Note If you need any adjustments, please contact Customer Care: For phone numbers and e-mail: ...
Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter describes the Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs, and trig- ger features. Note Read all Notes and Cautions in the AVT GigE Installation Manual before using any interfaces. For accessories like cables see: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ ...
• If both interfaces are used for power (I/O and GigE con- nector via PoE), the camera will only use the power from the I/O connector. Accessories • Cables are available from AVT: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ accessories/gige-accessories.html Mako I/O connector pin assignment...
Camera interfaces Mako input description Mako input block diagram External Internal 180R Camera In GND Figure 28: Mako input block diagram The input can be connected directly to the system for voltages up to 24 V DC. An external resistor is not necessary. Mako delay and minimum pulse width Parameter Value...
Camera interfaces Mako output description Mako block diagram Internal External Camera Out Power Out1 Out2 Out3 Figure 30: Mako output block diagram Caution • Maximum 20 mA per output • Camera Out Power 30 V may damage the camera ...
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Camera interfaces Optocoupler input (internal) Optocoupler output (external) 100% delay time storage time rise time fall time (= t (= t turn-on time turn-off time Figure 32: Mako output switching times For all Mako models: Parameter and value 1 μs ...
Camera interfaces Control signals The inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software. The differ- ent modes are described below. Inputs Polarity selectable via software LP filter Input signal Optocoupler Input state Figure 33: Input block diagram Input/output pin control All input and output signals that pass the I/O connector are controlled by the I/O strobe commands.
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Camera interfaces Signal Description Imaging Imaging is high when the camera image sensor is either exposing and/or reading out data. Acquiring Active during an acquisition stream. SyncIn1 Active when there is an external trigger at SyncIn1. Strobe1 The output signal is controlled according to Strobe1 settings. Table 20: Output signals Output mode...
Camera interfaces Trigger timing diagram The following diagram explains the trigger concept in general. Note For trigger description on camera control basis, see AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features. Readout time Trigger latency Registered Exposure start delay exposure time...
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Camera interfaces Term Definition Trigger latency Time delay between the user trigger and the start of exposure Trigger jitter Error in the trigger latency time Trigger ready Indicates to the user that the camera will accept the next trigger Registered exposure time Exposure time value currently stored in the camera memory Exposure start delay Registered exposure time subtracted from the...
The individual blocks are described in more detail in the AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features document. Mako monochrome cameras Mako with CCD sensors Mako G-032B, Mako G-050B, Mako G-095B, Mako G-125B Gain Offset Vertical Horizontal Sensor binning /...
Description of the data path Mako color cameras Mako with CCD sensors Mako G-032C, Mako G-050C, Mako G-095C, Mako G-125C Gain Offset White balance Vertical Horizontal Sensor binning § Analog Analog Analog Analog 12 bit 12 bit Vertical ROI Camera control Gamma †...
This chapter lists the camera and driver features for Mako cameras as displayed with the AVT Vimba Viewer. For a detailed description of all GigE camera and driver con- trols, refer to the AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features docu- ment: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/fileadmin/content/PDF/ Software/Prosilica_software/Prosilica_firmware/ AVT_GigE_Camera_and_Driver_Features.pdf...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Resolution and ROI frame rates This section charts the resulting frame rate from changing sensor height from full image to a single line. Unless otherwise noted, sensors do not give an increase in readout speed with a reduction in width. Note •...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-032B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 19.46 μs ROI height 2.29 μs 492 ROI height 195.81 μs Formula 1: Mako G-032: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 102.3 fps...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-050B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 22.53 μs ROI height 5.32 μs 614 ROI height 193.63 μs Formula 2: Mako G-050: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 71.2 fps 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 Height [pixels]...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-095B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 31.54 μs ROI height 4.87 μs 734 ROI height 219.97 μs Formula 3: Mako G-095: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 42.8 fps Height [pixels] Figure 42: Frame rates Mako G-095 as function of ROI height [width=1292]...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-125B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 34.01 μs ROI height 3.09 μs 964 ROI height 176.42 μs Formula 4: Mako G-125: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 30.3 fps 1000 Height [pixels]...
Appendix Appendix Sensor position accuracy of AVT Mako cameras Camera body Camera body Pixel area Pixel area Sensor case Sensor case Figure 46: AVT sensor position accuracy Method of positioning Optical alignment of the photo sensitive sensor area into the camera front mod- ule (lens mount front flange).
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