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Mako G
Technical Manual
V4.2.2
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH // Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda / Germany
2016-Nov-23

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  • Page 1 GigE V ISION AMERAS Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2 Allied Vision Technologies GmbH // Taschenweg 2a, 07646 Stadtroda / Germany 2016-Nov-23...
  • Page 2: Mako G At A Glance

    Mako G at a glance Mako G cameras have a Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) interface and work with Gigabit Ethernet hardware and cable lengths up to 100 m. Mako G cameras are GigE Vision V1.2 and GenICam Standard Feature Naming Convention (SFNC) V1.2.1 compliant.
  • Page 3: Contact Us

    Contact us Contact us Connect with Allied Vision by function https://www.alliedvision.com/en/meta-header/contact.html Find an Allied Vision office or Allied Vision distribution partner https://www.alliedvision.com/en/about-us/where-we-are.html Email info@alliedvision.com support@alliedvision.com Sales offices Europe, Middle East, and Africa: +49 36428-677-230 UK, Ireland, Nordic countries: +44 207 1934408...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Mako G-030B, G-030C ........
  • Page 5 Mako G-223B, G-223B NIR, G-223C ........
  • Page 6 Mako G models with CMOS sensors ........
  • Page 7: Document History And Conventions

    Document history and conventions This chapter includes: • Document history • Layout styles and symbols used in this manual Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 8: Document History

    Added Camera cleaning Updated the specifications for Mako G-223 and G-419 V2.0.2 2013-Sep-16 Updated the frame rate information for Mako G-223 and G-419 in Specifications chapter Updated introduction to include link to Mako G documentation web page Updated Status LEDs section...
  • Page 9 Mechanical dimensions chapters V3.2.0 2015-Mar-20 Replaced old links with new Allied Vision website links Changed file name from ‘GigE Camera and Driver Features’ to ‘GigE Features Reference’ Changed chapter name from ‘Description of data path’ to ‘Camera data path’ Table 1: Document history (continued)
  • Page 10 Added spectral response plots for models with Sony sensors Added REACH certification statement Added optical filter information to specification tables Added overlapping trigger note for Mako G-131 and G-192 in Specification chapter and Camera interfaces chapter. Updated image flow diagrams...
  • Page 11: Manual Conventions

    Average are supported by Mako G-131, G-192, G-503 Updated the QE plot and added spectral response plot for the Mako G-032 Table 1: Document history (continued) Manual conventions To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important information, the following typographical styles and symbols that are used.
  • Page 12 This symbol highlights a practical hint that helps to better understand the camera‘s features and functions, and to make better use of it. Further information available online This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL itself is shown in blue. Example: https://www.alliedvision.com Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 13: Safety And Regulations

    Safety and regulations § This chapter includes: • General safety notes for Mako G cameras • Information about the legal requirements and restrictions for Mako G cameras based on current and relevant regulations • Particular emphasis has been given to regulations...
  • Page 14: General Safety Notes

    Installation Manual. Do not operate the camera beyond the environmental specifications Due to the small packaging and high speed of Mako G cameras, ensure that housing temperature of the camera does not exceed 45 °C. The following are general guidelines for heat dissipation: •...
  • Page 15: Regulations

    European Economic Area requirements CE and RoHS Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all standard cameras of the Allied Vision Mako G family to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s): •...
  • Page 16: Industry Canada Equipment Standard For Digital Equipment (Ices)

    Other legal notices Trademarks Unless stated otherwise, all trademarks shown in this document of Allied Vision Technologies are brands protected by law. All other product or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Warranty The information provided by Allied Vision Technologies is supplied without any guarantees or warranty whatsoever, be it specific or implicit.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications This chapter provides: • Technical specifications • Absolute quantum efficiency plots • Spectral sensitivity plots • ROI frame rate • Comparison of feature availability in Mako G camera models Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 18: Notes On Specifications

    Normally, an image is captured and transported in consecutive steps. The image is taken, read out from the sensor, digitized and sent over the GigE network. Mako G cameras are equipped with an image buffer. Specifications tables for each camera show how many frames can be stored by each model.
  • Page 19: Resolution And Roi Frame Rate

    ON Semiconductor CCD/CMOS sensors & CMOSIS/e2v CMOS sensors The curve in the absolute QE plots shown in this chapter is from the sensor manufacturer data sheet. The information was correct at the time of publishing. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 20: Spectral Response Plots

    The curves in the spectral response plots shown in this chapter were calculated from measured quantum efficiencies at 448 nm, 529 nm, and 632 nm. The shape of the curve is from the sensor data sheet but the values have been adjusted based on these measured values. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 21: Mako G-030B, G-030C

    +5 °C to +45 °C housing temperature Storage temperature -10°C to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Body dimensions (L x W x H) 60.5 x 29 x 29 mm Table 2: Mako G-030B, G-030C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 22: Absolute Qe

    With protection glass or filters, quantum efficiency (QE) decreases by approximately 10%. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 1: Mako G-030B, G-030C (CMOSIS CMV300) absolute QE Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 23: Roi Frame Rate

    1048 1727 2554 3393 Width = 644 pixels Table 3: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 24: Mako G-032B, G-032C

    Idle state: 4.0 µs; Frame valid state: 13.7 µs Trigger jitter Operating temperature +5 °C to +45 °C housing temperature Storage temperature -10°C to +70°C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 4: Mako G-032B, G-032C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 25 Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state. Table 4: Mako G-032B, G-032C model specifications (continued) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 26: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 3: Mako G-032B, G-032C (Sony ICX424) absolute QE Spectral response Red Response Green Response Blue Response Monochrome Response 0.2000...
  • Page 27: Roi Frame Rate

    735.4 295.3 Width = 658 pixels Table 5: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Frame rate = theoretical maximum frame rate (in frames per second) of the CCD sensor according to given formula. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 28: Mako G-125B, G-125C

    Idle state: 4.0 µs; Frame valid state: 21.0 µs Trigger jitter Operating temperature +5 °C to +45 °C housing temperature Storage temperature -10 °C to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 6: Mako G-125B, G-125C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 29 Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state. Table 6: Mako G-125B, G-125C model specifications (continued) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 30: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 6: Mako G-125B, G-125C (Sony ICX445) absolute QE Spectral response Red Response Green Response Blue Response Monochrome Response 0.3000...
  • Page 31: Roi Frame Rate

    76.5 310.3 Width = 1292 pixels Table 7: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Frame rate = theoretical maximum frame rate (in frames per second) of the CCD sensor according to given formula. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 32: Mako G-131B, G-131C

    YUV444Packed Gain control 0 to 24 dB; 1 dB increments Horizontal: 1 to 2 pixels Binning Vertical: 1 to 2 rows e2v sensors support 1x1 and 2x2 binning. Table 8: Mako G-131B, G-131C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 33 Idle state. • The e2v sensor does not support exposure duration via external level trigger. Table 8: Mako G-131B, G-131C model specifications (continued) Overlapping exposure and readout The e2v sensor does not support overlapped exposure and readout in hardware trigger mode or in global reset mode.
  • Page 34: Absolute Qe

    With protection glass or filters, quantum efficiency (QE) decreases by approximately 10%. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Mako G-131B, G-131C (e2v EV76C560) absolute QE Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 35: Roi Frame Rate

    Height in pixels Frame rate 1024 1295 1798 Width = 1280 pixels Table 9: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 36: Mako G-192B, G-192C

    Binning Vertical: 1 to 2 rows e2v sensors support 1x1 and 2x2 binning. Decimation Horizontal and Vertical: 1, 2, 4, 8 factor Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 3 outputs Table 10: Mako G-192B, G-192C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 37 Idle state. • The e2V sensor does not support exposure duration via external level trigger. Table 10: Mako G-192B, G-192C model specifications (continued) Overlapping exposure and readout The e2v sensor does not support overlapped exposure and readout in hardware trigger mode or in global reset mode.
  • Page 38: Absolute Qe

    With protection glass or filters, quantum efficiency (QE) decreases by approximately 10%. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11: Mako G-192B, G-192C (e2v EV76C570) absolute QE Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 39: Roi Frame Rate

    1200 1024 1470 2042 Width = 1600 pixels Table 11: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 40: Mako G-223B, G-223B Nir, G-223C

    Please contact support for more information. Trigger jitter Please contact support for more information. Operating temperature +5°C to +45°C housing temperature Storage temperature -10°C to +70°C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 12: Mako G-223B, G-223B NIR, G-223C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 41: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to change. 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 13: Mako G-223B, G-223B NIR, G-223C (CMOSIS CMV2000) absolute QE (without IR cut filter) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 42: Roi Frame Rate

    4906.7 132.9 4926.1 176.1 Width = 2048 pixels Table 13: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 43: Mako G-234B, G-234C

    Horizontal and Vertical: 1, 2, 4, 8 factor Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 3 outputs Voltage requirements 12 to 24 VDC; PoE Power consumption 2.4 W @ 12 VDC; 2.8 W PoE Table 14: Mako G-234B, G-234C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 44 Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state. Table 14: Mako G-234B, G-234C model specifications (continued) With 10-bit sensor readout mode you can achieve a higher frame rate. The sensor is capable of higher frame rates but readout is limited by GigE bandwidth and exposure value.
  • Page 45: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 15: Mako G-234B, G-234C (Sony IMX249) absolute QE Spectral response Red Response Green Response Blue Response Monochrome Response 0.4000...
  • Page 46: Roi Frame Rate

    Height in pixels Frame rate 1216 31.8 77.0 1080 35.7 167.3 1024 37.6 287.7 40.0 449.4 49.5 677.9 62.5 816.3 Width = 1936 pixels Table 15: 12-bit sensor frame rate as a function of ROI height Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 47: 10-Bit Sensor Readout

    Frame rate Height in pixels Frame rate 1216 41.2 99.6 1080 46.2 216.4 1024 48.6 372.1 51.7 581.1 64.0 876.6 80.9 1055.6 Width = 1936 pixels Table 16: Frame rate as a function of ROI height Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 48: Mako G-319B, G-319C

    Horizontal: 1 to 4 pixels Vertical: 1 to 4 rows Decimation Horizontal and Vertical: 1, 2, 4, 8 factor Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 3 outputs Voltage requirements 12 to 24 VDC; PoE Table 17: Mako G-319B, G-319C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 49 Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state. Table 17: Mako G-319B, G-319C model specifications (continued) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 50: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 19: Mako G-319B, G-319C (Sony IMX265) absolute QE Spectral response Red Response Green Response Blue Response Monochrome Response 0.4000...
  • Page 51: Roi Frame Rate

    Table 18: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Reducing the exposure time may result in higher frame rates. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 52: Mako G-419B, G-419B Nir, G-419C

    Please contact support for more information. Operating temperature +5 °C to +45 °C housing temperature Storage temperature -10 °C to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 19: Mako G-419B, G-419B NIR, G-419C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 53 Camera firmware version 01.52.8151 shows minimum exposure values without frame overhead time, i.e., 1 µs. See sensor data sheet for details on frame overhead time. This will be fixed in the next firmware release. Table 19: Mako G-419B, G-419B NIR, G-419C model specifications (continued) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 54: Absolute Qe

    With protection glass or filters, quantum efficiency (QE) decreases by approximately 10%. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to change. 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 22: Mako G-419B, G-419B NIR, G-419C (CMOSIS CMV4000) absolute QE Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 55: Roi Frame Rate

    3486.7 66.9 4342.1 88.8 Width = 2048 pixels Table 20: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 56: Mako G-503B, G-503C

    Idle state: 18.4 µs; Frame valid state: 18.4 µs Trigger jitter Operating temperature +5 °C to +45 °C housing temperature Storage temperature -10 °C to +70 °C ambient temperature (without condensation) Table 21: Mako G-503B, G-503C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 57 Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state. Table 21: Mako G-503B, G-503C model specifications (continued) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 58: Absolute Qe

    With protection glass or filters, quantum efficiency (QE) decreases by approximately 10%. The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1090 1190 Wavelength [nm] Figure 24: Mako G-503B, G-503C (ON Semiconductor MT9P031/MT9P006) absolute QE Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 59: Roi Frame Rate

    1200 1080 1024 1055 Width = 2592 pixels Table 22: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 60: Mako G-507B, G-507C

    Horizontal: 1 to 4 pixels Vertical: 1 to 4 rows Decimation Horizontal and Vertical: 1, 2, 4, 8 factor Opto-isolated I/Os 1 input, 3 outputs Voltage requirements 12 to 24 VDC; PoE Table 23: Mako G-507B, G-507C model specifications Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 61 Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state. Table 23: Mako G-507B, G-507C model specifications (continued) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 62: Absolute Qe

    The uncertainty in measurement of the QE is +/ 10.25%. The values are typical and are subject to minor variations. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 26: Mako G-507B, G-507C (Sony IMX264) absolute QE Spectral response Red Response Green Reponse Blue Response Monochrome Response 0.4000...
  • Page 63: Roi Frame Rate

    Table 24: Frame rate as a function of ROI height There will be an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited. Reducing the exposure time may result in higher frame rates. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 64: Camera Feature Comparison

    Specifications Camera feature comparison Allied Vision cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table below identifies a selection of capabilities and compares the availability of features in Mako G camera models. Camera feature references A complete listing of camera features, including feature definitions can be found online: •...
  • Page 65 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Temperature monitoring (main board only) Color models only Monochrome models only Sensor shutter mode: (1) Global, Rolling, Global Reset, (2) Global, (3) Global Reset, Rolling Table 25: Feature comparison by model (continued) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 66: Mechanical Dimensions

    Mechanical dimensions This chapter includes: • CAD drawing and dimensions of standard housing model and tripod adapter • Sensor position accuracy • Maximum protrusion distance and filter diameter for C-Mount and CS-Mount Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 67: Mako G Standard Housing

    Mako G standard housing M3 - 2.3 (3x) 23.7 M2 - 2.2 (4x) 16.5 60.5 54.7 22.6 C-Mount 10.4 M2 - 4.5 (2x) 40.5 12.2 M3 - 2.3 (2x) Figure 29: Mako G standard housing dimensions (including connectors) Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 68: Tripod Adapter

    Mechanical dimensions Tripod adapter This tripod adapter (Allied Vision order number 4807) can be used for all Mako G cameras with the standard housing. 29.7 23.7 R2.5 (4x) 3.4 (3x) 10.9 R3 (4x) 0.2 x 45° 0.5 x 45° (2x) UNC 1/4"-20...
  • Page 69: Sensor Position Accuracy

    Camera body Camera body Pixel area Pixel area Sensor case Sensor case Figure 31: Allied Vision sensor position accuracy Unless stated otherwise, the following values are applicable: Criteria Subject Properties Alignment method Optical alignment of photo sensitive sensor area into camera front module (lens mount front flange).
  • Page 70: Cross Section: C-Mount And Cs-Mount

    Cross section: C-Mount and CS-Mount All standard color Mako G cameras are equipped with a Hoya C-5000 IR cut filter with a 22 mm diameter. Standard monochrome Mako G cameras are not equipped with any filter or protection glass. Filter and protection glass options Allied Vision offers several filter options for both monochrome and color Mako G cameras.
  • Page 71: Adjusting C-Mount And Cs-Mount

    Mechanical dimensions Adjusting C-Mount and CS-Mount The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All modifications have to be done by Allied Vision. Dimensional mount adjustment Dimensional mount adjustment cannot be done by the customer. If you need any...
  • Page 72: Filter And Lenses

    Filter and lenses This chapter includes information on: • Suitable lens formats for Mako G camera models • Standard IR cut filter and its transmission characteristics Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 73: Camera Lenses

    Filter and lenses Camera lenses Allied Vision offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. This section presents tables that list selected image field of view (width x height) depending on sensor size, distance and focal length of the lens.
  • Page 74: Mako G-032B, G-032C

    93 x 68 mm 191 x 140 mm 35 mm 65 x 48 mm 135 x 99 mm Table 28: Mako G-032B, G-032C focal length vs. field of view Mako G-125B, G-125C Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.0 mm...
  • Page 75: Mako G-192B, G-192C

    139 x 74 mm 90 mm 51 x 27 mm 114 x 60 mm A 2/3 inch lens may cause vignetting (1 inch lens recommended) Table 32: Mako G-223B, G-223B NIR, G-223C focal length vs. field of view Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 76: Mako G-234B, G-234C

    150 x 94 mm 312 x 196 mm 50 mm 102 x 64 mm 215 x 135 mm Table 33: Mako G-234B, G-234C focal length vs. field of view Mako G-319B, G-319C Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm...
  • Page 77: Mako G-419B, G-419B Nir, G-419C

    64 x 64 mm 139 x 139 mm 90 mm 51 x 51 mm 104 x 104 mm Table 35: Mako G-419B, G-419B NIR, G-419C focal length vs. field of view Mako G-503B, G-503C Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.8 mm...
  • Page 78: Mako G-507B, G-507C

    75 mm 48 x 40 mm 105 x 88 mm Figure 34: Mako G-507B, G-507C focal length vs. field of view IR cut filter Color cameras are equipped with IR cut filter. The following illustration shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter.
  • Page 79: Camera Interfaces

    This chapter includes: • A general description of the inputs and outputs (including trigger features) • I/O connector pin assignments • I/O block diagrams • A general description of trigger rules including a timing diagram and definitions Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 80: Back Panel

    Figure 36: Rear view of Mako G camera Gigabit Ethernet interface LED 1 (orange) LED 2 (green) Hirose I/O port Status LEDs The tables below describe the status LEDs of Mako G cameras. LED 1 color Status Solid orange Ethernet link established Flashing orange...
  • Page 81: Gigabit Ethernet Interface

    Safety-related instructions to avoid malfunctions Read all Notes and Cautions in the GigE Installation Manual before using the Hirose I/O connector. Hirose connector The cable side Hirose connector is available for purchase from Allied Vision (order code K7600503). Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 82: Input Block Diagram

    Input block diagram External Internal 180R Isolated In GND Figure 37: Input block diagram The input can be connected directly to the system for voltages up to 24 VDC. An external resistor is not necessary. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 83: Output Block Diagram

    Current (constant-current source) 3 to 4 mA Table 39: Input parameters Minimum pulse width The minimum pulse width for all Mako G cameras is: 20 kHz Figure 38: Minimum pulse width Test conditions The input signal was driven with 3.3 V and no external additional series resistor.
  • Page 84 Figure 40: Output switching times Parameter and value  1 µs  26 µs  1 µs  21 µs  2 µs  47 µs can deviate by  5 µs) Table 41: Parameters Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 85: Control Signals

    Active once the camera has been recognized by the host PC and is ready to start acquisition. FrameTriggerReady Active when the camera is in a state that will accept the next frame trigger. Table 42: Output signals Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 86: Trigger Timing Diagram

    SyncIn1 Strobe1 Figure 42: Output block diagram Trigger timing diagram The following diagram explains the general trigger concept. Further information available online For trigger description on camera control basis, see GigE Features Reference: https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/mako-g- documentation.html Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 87: Trigger Definitions

    Time between sensor row readout cycles Imaging High when the camera image sensor is either exposing and/or reading out data Idle High if the camera image sensor is not exposing and/or reading out data Table 43: Trigger definitions Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 88: Trigger Rules

    The user trigger pulse width should be at least three times the width of the trigger latency as indicated in Specifications on page 17. Overlapping exposure and readout (Mako G-131 and G-192) The e2v sensor does not support overlapped exposure and readout in hardware trigger mode or in global reset mode. •...
  • Page 89: Image Data Flow

    Image data flow This chapter presents diagrams that illustrate data flow and bit resolution of the image data. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 90: Mako G Models With Ccd Sensors

    A complete description of individual blocks can be found online: • Vimba and third-party users: GigE Features Reference • PvAPI users: GigE Camera and Driver Attributes document Mako G models with CCD sensors Mako G-030 Decimation Reverse X/Y CCD Sensor Vertical ROI Analog Analog...
  • Page 91: Mako G-032, G-125

    Color information is lost while binning is active Host GigE For on camera interpolated PixelFormats only (8 bit output). Raw un interpolated PixelFormats skip this block (8/12 bit output) depending upon the bit depth of PixelFormat used. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 92: Mako G-131, G-192

    Color cameras only Host GigE For on camera interpolated pixel formats only (8 bit output). Raw un interpolated pixel formats skip this block (8/10 bit output) depending upon the bit depth of pixel format used. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 93: Mako G Models With Cmos Sensors

    Image data flow Mako G models with CMOS sensors Mako G-223, G-419 Sensor System Sensor System CMOS Sensor Vertical ROI Offset Gain Offset Analog Analog Analog Analog Internal sensor components Histogram Calculation White Horizontal Gain Gamma Defect Mask balance 12 bit...
  • Page 94: Mako G-234, G-319, G-507

    (8/12 bit output) depending upon the bit depth of pixel format used. Mako G-234B/G-234C supports 10-bit and 12-bit sensor readout mode. 10-bit data will still be processed as 12-bit data with 2 LSB bits padded with zeros.
  • Page 95: Mako G-503

    Color cameras only Host For on camera interpolated pixel formats only (8 bit output). GigE Raw un interpolated pixel formats skip this block (8/12 bit output) depending upon the bit depth of pixel format used. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 96: Cleaning Optical Components

    Cleaning optical components This chapter describes safety instructions and cautions for cleaning lenses, optical filters, protection glass, or sensors. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 97: Warranty

    Please read these instructions before you contact Allied Vision or your Allied Vision distribution partner for assistance. Ask Allied Vision or your Allied Vision distribution partner if you are not familiar with the procedures described below. Monochrome and NIR models...
  • Page 98: Keep Optical Components Clean

    Figure 44: Illustration of camera orientation when removing lens or dust cap Identifying impurities If you observe any image artifacts in your video preview of your Mako G camera you may have impurities either on the lens, filter/protection glass, or on the sensor protection glass.
  • Page 99: Materials For Cleaning Optical Components

    If the impurity is neither on the lens nor the IR cut filter/protection glass, it is probably on the sensor. Removing IR cut filter/protection glass To remove the IR cut filter/protection glass use the special tool (Allied Vision order code 3851; 22 mm filter). Materials for cleaning optical components Use only these cleaning materials for optical components •...
  • Page 100: Cleaning Instructions

    Unplug the camera from any power supply before cleaning. Apply a small amount of cleaning liquid to a new lens cleaning cotton, cloth, or tissue. The cotton, cloth, or lens tissue should be moist, but not dripping. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 101: Cleaning With Compressed Air

    Allied Vision distribution partner. Cleaning with compressed air Allied Vision does not recommend cleaning Mako G cameras with compressed air. Figure 46: Do not use compressed air Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 102 • Keep the compressed air pressure at a moderate strength only. Pressure at the nozzle should be less than 1 bar (15 psi). • Operating distance from the camera should be 5 to 30 cm. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 103: Firmware Update

    Firmware update This chapter includes instruction on how to update the firmware on your Allied Vision Mako G camera. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 104 Firmware update Download the latest GigE firmware loader from the Allied Vision website: https://www.alliedvision.com/en/support/firmware Saved camera user sets If new firmware contains a new feature or control, saved camera UserSets/ ConfigFiles will be invalidated and erased! Before loading new firmware, backup your current camera settings.
  • Page 105 Select the Use recovery mode checkbox if the connected GigE camera is not found by the firmware loader, or if the GigE camera is listed as unavailable. When selected, power cycle the camera to enter the Boot Loader mode. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 106 Firmware update Click Next. Click Upload to start the update. The existing firmware will be erased and the new firmware will be updated to the camera. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 107 Firmware update The Firmware Loader displays a success status upon completion. Click Quit to exit the loader. Power cycle after upgrade or downgrade You should always power cycle the camera after a firmware upgrade or downgrade. Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 108: Index

    Output signal ............85 General safety notes ..........14 Acquiring ............86 GenICam ..............2 AcquisitionTriggerReady ........ 85 Gigabit Ethernet Exposing ............86 Cable length .............2 FrameReadout ..........86 Cable type ............81 FrameTrigger ..........86 IEEE 802.3 1000BASE-T standard ....81 Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...
  • Page 109 ROI measurements ..........19 User trigger ............ 87 Tripod adapter ............. 68 Sensor position accuracy ........69 Sensor row readout cycles ........87 Voltage ..............14 Specifications ............18 Spectral transmission IR cut filter ............78 Status LEDs ............80 Warranty ............16 Mako G Technical Manual V4.2.2...

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