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Introduction Introduction This MANTA Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications, dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects. For information on hardware installation, safety warnings, pin assignments on I/O connectors and GigE port connectors read the Manta Hardware Installa- tion Guide.
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Due to a repaired bug in FPGA and microcontroller, the StreamHoldCapacity changed: Manta G-032 from 49 frames to 99 frames, Manta G-125 from 12 frames to 25 frames: see Chapter Manta G-032B/C on page 16 and Chapter Manta G- 125B/C on page 23 •...
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Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page V4.0.1 05.01.11 • Changed tripod drawing: added dimensions of three big holes (M6 and UNC 1/4-20) in Figure 19: Tripod dimensions on page 46. • In specifications tables color pixel formats: inserted Mono8. Added Note, that Raw 8, Raw16 displayed in some viewers means the same as Bayer8, Bayer16: see Chapter Specifications...
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Introduction Version Date Remarks continued from last page [continued] [continued] Manta firmware upgrade: V4.1.0 24.06.11 • Revised data path block diagram in Chapter Block diagrams of the cameras on page 66 • Added 30fps variant for Manta G-145-30fps and Manta G- 201-30fps: –...
Manual overview This manual overview outlines the contents of each chapter of this manual. • Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5 lists AVT contact data (phone numbers and URLs) for both: – Technical information / ordering – Commercial information •...
Introduction Conventions used in this manual To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used: Styles Style Function Example Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting bold important things Input Courier Code listings etc.
Introduction More information For more information on hardware and software read the following: • Manta Hardware Installation Guide describes the hardware installation procedures for all AVT GigE cameras (Manta). Additionally you get safety instructions and information about camera interfaces (GigE port, PoE, I/O connectors, input and output).
With the Manta, Allied Vision Technologies presents a wide range of cameras with Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Image applications Allied Vision Technologies can provide users with a range of products that meet almost all the requirements of a very wide range of image applications. GigE GigE is the abbreviation for Gigabit Ethernet.
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MANTA GigE cameras For further information on the highlights of Manta types, the Manta family and the whole range of AVT GigE cameras read the data sheets and brochures on the website of Allied Vision Technologies: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ cameras.html MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan- dard cameras of the AVT Manta family to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive (Manta board level cameras do not have CE) •...
Bayer8, Bayer16, meaning the same. Frame rates Up to 80 fps Gain control Manual: 0-36 dB (1 dB/step); auto gain (select. ROI) Exposure time 26 μs … 60 s; auto shutter (select. ROI) Table 3: Specification Manta G-032B/C MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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IR cut filter, IR pass filter color: protection glass Tripod adapter On request Gigabit Ethernet network card, Gigabit Ethernet network cables Software packages AVT Universal Package, AVT PvAPI SDK (no charge for either package) Table 3: Specification Manta G-032B/C MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Note The design and specifications for the products described above may change without notice. Caution Due to the small packaging and high speed of the Manta cameras, take special care to maintain a reasonable operating temperature. If the camera is to be operated in a warm environment: •...
Specifications Manta G-033B/C Feature Specification Image device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX414AL/AQ with HAD microlens Effective chip size 6.5 mm x 4.9 mm Cell size 9.9 μm x 9.9 μm Picture size (max.) 656 x 492 pixels Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
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Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), auto exposure control, 32 MByte image memory, binning (monochrome binning, also for color cameras; but no color binning), decimation (sub-sampling), 5 config files (user sets) only color: auto white balance, color correction, edge filter (sharpness), hue, saturation Two configurable optocoupled inputs, two configurable optocoupled outputs...
Specifications Manta G-046B/C Feature Specification Image device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX415AL/AQ with HAD microlens Effective chip size 6.5 mm x 4.8 mm Cell size 8.3 μm x 8.3 μm Picture size (max.) 780 x 580 pixels Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
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Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), auto exposure control, 32 MByte image mem- ory, binning (monochrome binning, also for color cameras; but no color binning), decimation (sub-sampling), 5 config files (user sets) only color: auto white balance, color correction, edge filter (sharpness), hue, saturation Two configurable optocoupled inputs, two configurable optocoupled outputs...
Specifications Manta G-125B/C Feature Specification Image device Type 1/3 (diag. 6 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX445ALA/AQA with EXview HAD microlens Effective chip size 4.8 mm x 3.6 mm Cell size 3.75 μm x 3.75 μm Picture size (max.) 1292 x 964 pixels Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
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Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), auto exposure control, 32 MByte image mem- ory, binning (monochrome binning, also for color cameras; but no color binning), decimation (sub-sampling), 5 config files (user sets) only color: auto white balance, color correction, edge filter (sharpness), hue, saturation Two configurable optocoupled inputs, two configurable optocoupled outputs...
Specifications Manta G-145B/C (-30fps*) *: 30fps model only Feature Specification Image device Type 2/3 (diag. 11 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX285AL/AQ with EXview HAD microlens Effective chip size 9.0 mm x 6.7 mm Cell size 6.45 μm x 6.45 μm Picture size (max.) 1388 x 1038 pixels Lens mount...
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Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), auto exposure control, 32 MByte image mem- ory, binning (monochrome binning, also for color cameras; but no color binning), decimation (sub-sampling), 5 config files (user sets) only color: auto white balance, color correction, edge filter (sharpness), hue, saturation Two configurable optocoupled inputs, two configurable optocoupled outputs...
Specifications Manta G-146B/C Feature Specification Image device Type 1/2 (diag. 8 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX267AL/AK with HAD microlens Effective chip size 6.5 mm x 4.8 mm Cell size 4.65 μm x 4.65 μm Picture size (max.) 1388 x 1038 pixels Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
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Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), auto exposure control, 32 MByte image mem- ory, binning (monochrome binning, also for color cameras; but no color binning), decimation (sub-sampling), 5 config files (user sets) only color: auto white balance, color correction, edge filter (sharpness), hue, saturation Two configurable optocoupled inputs, two configurable optocoupled outputs...
Specifications Manta G-201B/C (-30fps*) *: 30fps model only Feature Specification Image device Type 1/1.8 (diag. 8.9 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX274AL/AQ with Super HAD microlens Effective chip size 7.1 mm x 5.4 mm Cell size 4.40 μm x 4.40 μm Picture size (max.) 1624 x 1234 pixels Lens mount...
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Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), auto exposure control, 32 MByte image mem- ory, binning (monochrome binning, also for color cameras; but no color binning), decimation (sub-sampling), 5 config files (user sets) only color: auto white balance, color correction, edge filter (sharpness), hue, saturation Two configurable optocoupled inputs, two configurable optocoupled outputs...
Specifications Manta G-504B/C Feature Specification Image device Type 2/3 (diag. 11 mm) progressive scan SONY IT CCD ICX655AL/AQ with Super HAD microlens Effective chip size 8.5 mm x 7.1 mm Cell size 3.45 μm x 3.45 μm Picture size (max.) 2452 x 2056 pixels Lens mount C-Mount: 17.526 mm (in air);...
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Specifications Feature Specification Smart functions AGC (auto gain control), auto exposure control, 32 MByte image memory, binning (monochrome binning, also for color cameras; but no color binning), decimation (sub-sampling), 5 config files (user sets) only color: auto white balance, color correction, edge filter (sharpness), hue, saturation Two configurable optocoupled inputs, two configurable optocoupled outputs...
Specifications Spectral sensitivity Note All measurements were done without protection glass / without filter. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE values is 10%. This is due to: • Manufacturing tolerance of the sensor • Uncertainties in the measuring apparatus itself (Ulbricht-Kugel/Ulbricht sphere, optometer, etc.) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 1: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-032B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 2: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-032C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 3: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-033B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 4: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-033C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 5: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-046B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 6: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-046C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-125B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-125C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-145B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 10: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-145C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-146B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-146C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 13: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-201B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 14: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-201C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
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Specifications Sensor Response Monochrome 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 15: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-504B Sensor Response Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 16: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-504C (without IR cut filter) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
Filter and lenses Filter and lenses • Monochrome cameras are equipped with protection glass. • Color cameras are equipped with IR cut filter. IR cut filter: spectral transmission The following illustration shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter: Figure 17: Spectral transmission of Hoya C5000 MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
Filter and lenses Camera lenses AVT offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. For more information go to: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ accessories/lenses.html Here you find suitable lenses for AVT camera families and mod- els. The following table lists selected image formats in width x height depending on camera type, distance and the focal length of the lens.
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Filter and lenses Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm for type 1/2 sensors Manta G-033/046/146 4.8 mm 660 mm x 495 mm 1327 mm x 995 mm 8 mm 394 mm x 295 mm 794 mm x 595 mm 12 mm 260 mm x 195 mm 527 mm x 395 mm...
Camera dimensions Camera dimensions Note For information on sensor position accuracy: (sensor shift x/y, optical back focal length z and sensor rota- tion ) see Chapter Sensor position accuracy of AVT Manta cameras on page 88. Note The modular concept exists also of PoE variants with upside down GigE plug.
Camera dimensions Tripod adapter This five hole tripod adapter (AVT order number E 5000007) ... • ... can be used for Manta as well as for Stingray and Marlin. • ... is only designed for standard housings. 3.4 (5x) M6, 6 mm thread depth (2x) 15.5 12.5 12.5 UNC 1/4-20, 8 mm thread depth...
Camera dimensions Manta W90 (1 x GigE) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. M3x3 (7x) 62.5 32.8 27.5 2x4.5 (4x) 10.5 69.1 M3x3 (4x) C-Mount 99.6 105.9 Manta W90 (1x GigE) 105.9 x 44 x 38 (L x W x H) Figure 20: Manta W90 (1 x GigE) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
Camera dimensions Manta W90 S90 (1 x GigE) This version has the sensor tilted by 90 degrees clockwise, so that it views upwards. The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. 62.5 M3x3 (7x) 47.8 27.5 2x4.5 (4x) 10.5 69.1 M3x3 (4x) C-Mount...
Camera dimensions Manta W270 (1 x GigE) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. M3x3 (7x) 62.5 C-Mount 2x4.5 (4x) 32.8 10.5 69.1 27.5 M3x3 (4x) 99.6 105.9 Manta W270 (1x GigE) 105.9 x 44 x 38 (L x W x H) Figure 22: Manta W270 (1 x GigE) MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
Camera dimensions Manta W270 S90 (1 x GigE) This version has the sensor tilted by 270 degrees clockwise, so that it views downwards. The sensor is also rotated by 90 degrees clockwise. 62.5 M3x3 (7x) C-Mount 47.8 2x4.5 (4x) 10.5 69.1 27.5 M3x3 (4x)
The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All modifications have to be done by the AVT factory. If you need any modifications, please contact Customer Care: For phone numbers and e-mail: See Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5. MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All modifications have to be done by the AVT factory. If you need any modifications, please contact Customer Care: For phone numbers and e-mail: See Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5. MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All adjustments have to be done by the AVT factory. If you need any adjustments, please contact Customer Care: For phone num- bers and e-mail: See Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5. MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All adjustments have to be done by the AVT factory. If you need any adjustments, please contact Customer Care: For phone num- bers and e-mail: See Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5. MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer (depending on application). All adjustments have to be done by the AVT factory. If you need any adjustments, please contact Customer Care: For phone num- bers and e-mail: See Chapter Contacting Allied Vision Technologies on page 5. MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter gives you information on Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs and trigger features. Note For a detailed description of the camera interfaces (GigE, I/O connector, status LEDs), and operating instruc- tions see the Manta Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter Camera interfaces.
Camera interfaces Gigabit Ethernet port The Gigabit Ethernet port conforms to the IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard for Gigabit Ethernet over copper. We recommend using Category 5e or Category 6 compatible cabling and connectors for best performance. Note • Cable lengths up to 100 m are supported. •...
Camera interfaces Camera I/O connector pin assignment Note Manta G-145-30fps / 201-30fps non-PoE behave like PoE cameras. Pin Signal Direction Level Description External GND GND for RS232 and External Ground for ext. power RS232 and external power External Power +8 ...
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Camera interfaces Note GP = General Purpose For a detailed description of the I/O connector and its operating instructions see the Manta Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter MANTA input description. Read all Notes and Cautions in the Manta Hardware Installation Guide, before using the I/O connector. MANTA Technical Manual V4.1.0...
Camera interfaces Control signals The inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software. The differ- ent modes are described below. Inputs Note For a general description of the inputs and warnings see the Hardware Installation Guide, Chapter MANTA input descrip- ...
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Camera interfaces The main features of output signals are described below: Signal Description Configured to be a general purpose output, control of which is assigned to SyncOutGpoLevels AcquisitionTriggerReady Active once the camera has been recognized by the host PC and is ready to start acquisition.
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 control. Readout Time Trigger Latency Registered Exposure Exposure Start Delay User Trigger Time Note: Jitter at the Logic Trigger beginning of an exposure has no...
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Camera interfaces Term Definition Propagation delay between the User Trigger and the Logic Trigger Exposure ... is high when the camera image sensor is integrating light. Readout ... is high when the camera image sensor is reading out data. Trigger Latency Time delay between the User Trigger and the start of Exposure Trigger Jitter...
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Camera interfaces Triggering during the Idle State For applications requiring the shortest possible Trigger Latency and the small- est possible Trigger Jitter the User Trigger signal should be applied when Imag- ing is false and Idle is true. Triggering during the Readout State For applications requiring the fastest triggering cycle time whereby the camera image sensor is exposing and reading out simultaneously, then the User Trigger signal should be applied as soon as a valid Trigger Ready is detected.
Description of the data path Description of the data path Block diagrams of the cameras The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of image data after being read from the CCD sensor chip in the camera. The individual blocks are described in more detail in the following manual: AVT GigE Camera Controls.
Description of the data path Available Manta camera controls Some camera controls are not always available (Example: Color interpolation is implemented in Manta cameras, but is not available in RAW mode). Note For a detailed description of the camera controls see the manual: AVT Manta Camera Controls ...
The memory operates according to the FIFO (first in, first out) principle. This makes addressing for individual images unnecessary. Model Memory size Pixel format/ resolution Manta G-032B/C 32 MB memory: 49 frames Manta G-033B/C 32 MB memory: 88 frames Manta G-046B/C...
Description of the data path Color interpolation (BAYER demosaicing) The color sensors capture the color information via so-called primary color (R- G-B) filters placed over the individual pixels in a BAYER mosaic layout. An effective BAYER RGB color interpolation already takes place in all Manta color version cameras.
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Description of the data path In color interpolation a red, green or blue value is determined for each pixel (P1= first pixel; P2= second pixel; etc). Only two lines are needed for this inter- polation: Input Output Figure 37: BAYER demosaicing (interpolation) ----------------- - ----------------- - ----------------- -...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Resolution and ROI frame rates Manta G-032B/C: ROI frame rates max. frame rate of CCD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - – 24.34μs ROI height 3.01μs 492 ROI height 495.50μs Formula 2: Manta G-032: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD Max.
Resolution and ROI frame rates Manta G-146B/C: ROI frame rates max. frame rate of CCD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ – 53.54μs ROI height 10.46μs 1038 ROI height 352μs Formula 8: Manta G-146: theoretical max. frame rate of CCD Max. frame rate at full resolution according formula: 17.88 fps ROI height CCD* 1038...
Appendix Appendix Sensor position accuracy of AVT Manta cameras camera body camera body camera body camera body pixel area pixel area pixel area pixel area sensor case sensor case sensor case sensor case AVT Manta series Method of Positioning: Optical alignment of photo sensitive sensor area into camera front module. (lens mount front flange) Reference points: Sensor: Center of pixel area (photo sensitive cells).
Index Index accuracy data path ..........66 sensor position........88 declaration of conformity......15 Acquiring (signal) ........62 document history ........6 acquisition stream ........62 duration of sensor exposure ....... 62 AcquisitionTriggerReady (signal)....62 AVT sensor position accuracy....... 88 EMVA .............
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