Read this manual carefully Learn how to protect your camera from damage and fully understand its functions. Mako G is Allied Vision’s ultra-compact format AIA GigE Vision compliant camera. Mako G models incorporate high quality CCD or CMOS sensors from Sony, ON Semiconductor, Teledyne e2v, and CMOSIS/ams.
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Document history and conventions This chapter includes: • Document history • Layout styles and symbols used in this manual • Product naming • Abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
Document history and conventions Document history Version Date Remarks V4.4.2 2019-Mar-08 • Initial commercial release: Mako G-508B POL Sony IMX250MZR CMOS sensor Specifications, chief ray angle, absolute QE, ROI frame rate • Added shock and vibration information • Added color interpolation content to Image Data Flow chapter •...
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• Changed cell size terminology to pixel size V4.3.1 2017-Apr-07 • Added cable color to camera I/O connector pin assignment including pin assignment figure and cross reference to the Allied Vision I/O cable data sheet V4.3.0 2017-Mar-13 • Added Piecewise Linear HDR option to Exposure Mode for the Mako G-223 and G-419 series.
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C-Mount and Cross section: CS-Mount sections in V3.2.0 • Added Cleaning optical components chapter to replace Camera cleaning section of V3.2.0 • Added Contact us section to replace Contacting Allied Vision section of V3.2.0 V4.0.0 2015-Nov-24 • Initial commercial release: Mako G-234 series...
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Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks 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 V3.1.0 2015-Mar-10 • Initial commercial release: Mako G-503 series...
Document history and conventions Version Date Remarks V2.0.3 2013-Nov-27 • Updated gain control values for Mako G-223 and G-419 series • Updated Status LED 2 table • Updated the note on StreamHoldCapacity in Notes on specifications and frame memory sections •...
Document history and conventions Symbols and notes NOTICE Property damage message This symbol addresses important information to avoid material damage; however, is not related to physical injury. NOTICE Material damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD) Precautions as described. CAUTION Safety message Note to prevent physical injury.
Document history and conventions Official product name Naming in this document Manufacturer website ams Sensors Belgium CMOSIS/ams www.cmosis.com/ Teledyne e2v Teledyne e2v www.e2v.com/ Table 4: Third-party product naming (sheet 2 of 2) Abbreviations and acronyms The following table provides a list of abbreviations and acronyms used in this manual.
Compliance and intended use § This chapter includes: • Compliance notifications for the following areas: - Europe (CE) - U.S. (FCC) - Canada (ICES) • Information about application and intended use of the camera • Copyright and trademark statement Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
Compliance and intended use Compliance notifications For customers in Europe Allied Vision has demonstrated the fulfillment of the requirements relating to the Mako G camera family: • Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic compatibility) • Directive 2011/65/EU, including amendment 2015/863/EU (RoHS) For customers in the U.S.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes classe A pour bruits radioélectriques, spécifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique. CAN ICES-3 (A) / NMB-3 (A) Avoid electromagnetic interferences For all power and interface connections, only use shielded cables or cables recommended by Allied Vision. Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
• The camera-supporting software can be obtained and installed separately from the camera. Usage of the software is solely the responsibility of the user. • The camera must not be opened. For all repair tasks, contact Allied Vision or one of Allied Vision's authorized representatives.
Installation and hardware This chapter describes the components required for your vision system including configuring the host computer, network interface card settings, and connecting your Mako G camera. Mako Technical Manual V4.4.2 Page 21...
Installation and hardware Precautions Electrical connections NOTICE ESD is dangerous for electronic devices, especially when tools or hands get in contact with connectors. We recommend measures to avoid damage by ESD: • Unpacking: Remove the camera from its anti-static packaging only when your body is grounded.
See the instructions on optics cleaning in this document. We can clean your camera as a service for you, if necessary. For more information, contact Allied Vision support. NOTICE Provide the following conditions to keep dirt and droplets out of the optical system of camera and lens: •...
Installation and hardware NOTICE As monochrome and NIR models do not have an optical filter, always attach a dust cap when a lens is not attached to minimize the possibility of contaminants falling on the sensor surface. Mounting the camera You can attach the camera to a base using the M3 and M2 mounting threads built into the top and bottom of the Mako G camera housing.
Installation and hardware Installing the network interface card driver Install the network card driver from your network card manufacturer. If no installation application is provided, update the driver manually. To update the driver manually 1. Click the Start icon and select Control Panel in the menu. 2.
For desktop systems, use a PCI Express bus network interface card. For laptops, use an expansion slot via an ExpressCard®. A list of recommended network interface cards is available on the Allied Vision website. See the Hardware Selection for Allied Vision GigE Cameras application note.
Mako G cameras are offered with the following lens mounts: C-Mount (default), CS-Mount, or M12-Mount (S-Mount). Lenses can be purchased directly from Allied Vision or from an Allied Vision distribution partner. Users need to select the desired focal length of the lens and appropriate optical format for the target camera model.
• Vimba Viewer or Vimba SDK • Third-party software solutions Powering up the camera A camera power adapter for Mako G cameras is available from Allied Vision. See the Specifications chapter for connector definition and voltage specifications. NOTICE • Use only DC power supplies with insulated cases.
Mako G camera via an Ethernet cable. If your camera is not PoE powered, connect the Hirose cable to power the camera. Allied Vision software All software packages provided by Allied Vision are free of charge and contain the following components: • Drivers •...
Specifications This chapter provides: • Applied standards • Technical specifications • Absolute QE plots • Spectral response plots • ROI frame rate plots • Comparison of feature availability in Mako G cam- era models • Mechanical drawing and dimensions of standard housing model and tripod adapter •...
The GenICam standard consists of multiple modules that specify tasks to be solved. Allied Vision cameras and software make use of these modules, like the SFNC that standardizes feature names and types via an XML file or the transport layer interface (GenTL) that is used to grab images.
Specifications Frame memory 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.
Specifications Absolute QE plots Before reading the QE plots • All measurements were done without optical filters. With optical filters, QE decreases by approximately 10 percent. • The uncertainty in measurement of the QE values is 10.25 percent. This is mainly due to uncertainties in the measuring apparatus itself (Ulbricht sphere, optometer).
Specifications Specifications common to all models The following table provides specifications common to all Mako G models. Feature Specification Default lens mount C-Mount Optional lens mount • CS-Mount • M12-Mount (S-Mount) adapter Default optical filter • Monochrome and NIR models: No filter •...
Specifications Mako G-030 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-030B and G-030C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-030B Mako G-030C Sensor model CMOSIS/ams CMV300-3E7M1WP CMOSIS/ams CMV300-3E7C1WP Resolution (H ×...
Specifications Specification Feature Mako G-030B Mako G-030C Idle state: ±1.2 µs; Frame valid state: ±3.1 µs Trigger jitter These values are calculated directly from the microcontroller source. These values are only valid for pixel formats < 16 bits per pixel and applicable in both Idle and Frame valid states: •...
Specifications ROI frame rate Max. frame rate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 204 µs 6.25 µs ROI height Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 309 fps 4000 Width = 644 pixels Height [pixels] Figure 3: Mako G-030 frame rate as a function of ROI height Height Frame rate (fps) Height...
Specifications Mako G-032 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-032B and G-032C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-032B Mako G-032C Sensor model Sony ICX424AL with HAD CCD™...
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Specifications Specification Feature Mako G-032B Mako G-032C Idle state: ±4.0 µs; Frame valid state: ±13.7 µs Trigger jitter It is possible to start the exposure of the next frame while the previous frame is read out: • Idle state: sensor is ready and camera is idle, waiting for the next trigger. •...
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Sony ICX424 absolute QE All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications ROI frame rate Max. frame rate --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 19.46 µs ROI height 2.29 µs 492 ROI height 195.81 µs Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 102.3 fps Width = 658 pixels Height [pixels] Figure 6: Mako G-032 frame rate as a function of ROI height Height...
Specifications Mako G-040 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-040B and G-040C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-040B Mako G-040C Sensor model Sony IMX287LLR Exmor Sony IMX287LQR Exmor Resolution (H ×...
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217 μs YUV444Packed For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. Whenever pixel format is changed, exposure adjusts itself to the nearest multiple of the exposure increment. These values are calculated directly from the microcontroller source. There is no differentiation between Idle and Frame valid states for this sensor.
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX287 absolute QE plot All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-125 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-125B and G-125C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-125B Mako G-125C Sensor model Sony ICX445ALA with EXview HAD Sony ICX445AQA with EXview HAD CCD™...
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Specifications Specification Feature Mako G-125B Mako G-125C Idle state: ±4.0 µs; Frame valid state: ±21.0 µs Trigger jitter It is possible to start the exposure of the next frame while the previous frame is read out: • Idle state: sensor is ready and camera is idle, waiting for the next trigger. •...
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Sony ICX445 absolute QE All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications ROI frame rate Max. frame rate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 34.01 µs ROI height 3.09 µs 964 ROI height 176.42 µs Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 30.3 fps Width=1292 pixels 1000 Height [pixels] Figure 12: Mako G-125 frame rate as a function of ROI height Height Frame rate (fps)
Specifications Mako G-131 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-131B and G-131C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-131B Mako G-131C Sensor model Teledyne e2v EV76C560 Resolution (H ×...
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Idle state: ±8.1 µs; Frame valid state: ±8.1 µs Trigger jitter For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. The Teledyne e2v sensor does not support exposure duration via external level trigger. Mako G-131 supports BinningHorizontalMode = Sum or Average and BinningVerticalMode = Sum or Average.
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Teledyne e2v EV76C560 absolute QE All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-158 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-158B and G-158C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-158B Mako G-158C Sensor model Sony IMX273LLR Exmor Sony IMX273LQR Exmor Resolution (H ×...
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434 μs YUV444Packed For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. Whenever pixel format is changed, exposure adjusts itself to the nearest multiple of the exposure increment. These values are calculated directly from the microcontroller source. There is no differentiation between Idle and...
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX273 absolute QE plot All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-192 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-192B and G-192C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-192B Mako G-192C Sensor model Teledyne e2v EV76C570 Resolution (H ×...
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Idle state: ±6.9 µs; Frame valid state: ±6.9 µs Trigger jitter For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. The Teledyne e2v sensor does not support exposure duration via external level trigger. Mako G-192 supports BinningHorizontalMode = Sum or Average and BinningVerticalMode = Sum or Average.
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Teledyne e2v EV76C570 absolute QE All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-223 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-223B, G-223B NIR, and G-223C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-223B, G-223B NIR Mako G-223C Sensor model CMOSIS/ams CMV2000 with microlens...
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE CMOSIS/ams CMV2000 absolute QE All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-234 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-234B and G-234C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-234B Mako G-234C Sensor model Sony IMX249LLJ Exmor Sony IMX249LQJ Exmor Resolution (H ×...
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563 μs (10-bit), 726 μs (12-bit) YUV444Packed For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. Whenever pixel format is changed, Exposure adjusts itself to the nearest multiple of the exposure increment. These values are calculated directly from the microcontroller source. There is no differentiation between Idle and Frame valid states for this sensor.
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX249 absolute QE All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-319 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-319B and G-319C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-319B Mako G-319C Sensor model Sony IMX265LLR Exmor Sony IMX265LQR Exmor Resolution (H ×...
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467 μs YUV444Packed For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. Whenever PixelFormat is changed, exposure adjusts itself to the nearest multiple of the exposure increment. These values are calculated directly from the microcontroller source. There is no differentiation between Idle and Frame valid states for this sensor.
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX265 absolute QE plot All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-419 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-419B, G-419B NIR, and G-419C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-419B, G-419B NIR Mako G-419C Sensor model CMOSIS/ams CMV4000...
Specifications Absolute QE Green Blue Monochrome QE CMOSIS/ams CMV4000 absolute QE All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-503 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-503B and G-503C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-503B Mako G-503C Sensor model ON Semi MT9P031 ON Semi MT9P006 Resolution (H ×...
Idle state: ±18.4 µs; Frame valid state: ±18.4 µs Trigger jitter For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. These exposure time control values are only valid with factory default settings. Exposure time control values vary depending upon pixel format and width.
Specifications Mako G-507 series The following table provides model series specifications. The values are valid for Mako G-507B and G-507C models. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Specification Feature Mako G-507B Mako G-507C Sensor model Sony IMX264LLR Exmor Sony IMX264LQR Exmor Resolution (H ×...
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554 μs YUV444Packed For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. Whenever pixel format is changed, exposure adjusts itself to the nearest multiple of the exposure increment. These values are calculated directly from the microcontroller source. There is no differentiation between Idle and Frame valid states for this sensor.
Specifications Absolute QE Red QE Green QE Blue QE Monochrome QE Sony IMX264 absolute QE plot All measurements were done without protection glass or IR cut filter. 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.
Specifications Mako G-508B POL The following table provides model specifications for Mako G-508B POL. For specifications common to all models, see Specifications common to all models. Feature Specification Sensor model Sony IMX250MZR Polarsens Resolution (H × V) 2464 × 2056 5.0 MP Sensor type CMOS...
Mono12 363 μs For more information on chief ray angle, contact Allied Vision support. Whenever pixel format is changed, exposure adjusts itself to the nearest multiple of the exposure increment. These values are calculated directly from the microcontroller source. There is no differentiation between Idle and Frame valid states for this sensor.
Specifications Polarization coding diagram The four-directional polarization of the Sony IMX250MZR sensor is arranged to get transmitted light in the layout shown in the figure below. The 90° signal and 45° signal lines and the 135° signal and 0° signal lines are output successively. Polariza on Coding Diagram Figure 39: Polarization coding of physical pixel array ROI frame rate...
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Specifications Height Frame rate (fps) Height Frame rate (fps) 2056 23.7 100.3 1544 31.5 133.0 1324 36.8 194.0 1280 38.0 248.7 1024 47.4 468.7 50.6 725.5 62.9 999.3 80.6 1431.4 Table 36: Frame rate as a function of ROI height (Width=2464 pixels) There is an increase in frame rate with reduced width if the camera is bandwidth limited.
Mako G camera models. A complete listing of camera features, including definitions can be found on the Allied Vision Technical Documentation webpage. • Vimba and third-party users: GigE Features Reference • PvAPI users: GigE Camera and Driver Attributes document Image optimization features ✔...
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Specifications Camera control features ✔ 10/12 bit sensor output mode ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Event channel ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Image chunk data ✔...
Figure 41: Mako G with C-Mount dimensions (including connectors) CS-Mount Contact Allied Vision support for a technical drawing of the Mako G with a CS-Mount. A STEP files is available on the technical documentation webpage. Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
Specifications M12-Mount (S-Mount) Contact Allied Vision support for a technical drawing or STEP file of the Mako G with a M12-Mount (S-Mount). Tripod adapter This tripod adapter (Allied Vision order number 4807) can be used for all Mako G cameras with the standard housing.
Specifications Sensor position accuracy Camera body Camera body Pixel area Pixel area Sensor case Sensor case Figure 43: 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).
Specifications Lens mount cross section All standard color Mako G cameras are equipped with a Hoya C-5000 IR cut filter with a 22 mm diameter. Standard monochrome and NIR Mako G cameras are not equipped with any optical filter. We offer several optical filter options for both monochrome, near infrared, and color Mako G cameras.
Figure 45: CS-Mount with 22 mm filter M12-Mount (S-Mount) with 22 mm filter Contact Allied Vision support for an cross section technical drawing of the Mako G with a M12-Mount (S-Mount) and 22 mm filter. C-Mount with 16 mm filter Maximum protrusion: 10.2...
Adjustment spacer Figure 47: CS-Mount with 16 mm filter M12-Mount (S-Mount) with 16 mm filter Contact Allied Vision support for an cross section technical drawing of the Mako G with a M12-Mount (S-Mount) and 16 mm filter. Dimensional adjustment The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All modifications have to be done by Allied Vision.
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 V4.4.2...
Filter and lenses Camera lenses We offer different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. This section presents tables that list selected image field of view (width × height) depending on sensor size, distance and focal length of the lens. Field of Sensor View Size...
Filter and lenses Mako G-032 series The following table provides the field of view for various focal lengths. The values are valid for Mako G-032B and G-032C models. Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.0 mm 608 ×...
Filter and lenses Mako G-131 series The following table provides the field of view for various focal lengths. The values are valid for Mako G-131B and G-131C models. Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.5 mm 760 ×...
Filter and lenses Mako G-192 series The following table provides the field of view for various focal lengths. The values are valid for Mako G-192B and G-192C models. Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.5 mm 793 ×...
Filter and lenses Mako G-234 series The following table provides the field of view for various focal lengths. The values are valid for Mako G-234B and G-234C models. Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 12 mm 461 ×...
Filter and lenses Mako G-419 series The following table provides the field of view for various focal lengths. The values are valid for Mako G-419B, G-419B NIR, and G-419C models. Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 8 mm 692 ×...
Filter and lenses Mako G-507 series The following table provides the field of view for various focal lengths. The values are valid for Mako G-507B and G-507C models. Field of view Focal length Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 5 mm 842 ×...
Filter and lenses IR cut filter Color cameras are equipped with IR cut filter. The following plot shows the spectral transmission of the IR cut filter. 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 51: Approximate spectral transmission of IR cut filter type Hoya C-5000 (may vary slightly by filter lot) Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
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 V4.4.2...
Camera interfaces Back panel Figure 52: Rear view of Mako G cameras Gigabit Ethernet port LED 1 (orange) LED 2 (green) Hirose I/O port Table 50: Ports and LEDs Status LEDs The following tables describe the Mako G status LEDs. LED 1 color Status Solid orange...
Safety-related instructions to avoid malfunctions Read all Notes and Cautions in the Hardware and Installation chapter 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 V4.4.2...
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Ground for camera Orange dot power supply Table 53: Camera I/O connector pin assignment and I/O cable color coding For cable color and pin out information, see the Allied Vision I/O cable data sheet: www.alliedvision.com/en/support/technical-documentation/accessories-data- sheets.html Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
Camera interfaces YELLOW DOT RED YELLOW DOT BLACK GRAY DOT RED GRAY DOT BLACK PINK DOTBLACK PINK DOT RED ORANGE DOT BLACK ORANGE DOT RED SHIELD TRANSPARENT Hirose HR25 Open End Figure 53: Mako G cable color coding Input block diagram External Internal 180R Isolated In GND...
Camera interfaces Cycle delay Parameter Value (low) 0 to 1.0 V (high) 3 to 24 V Current (constant-current source) 3 to 4 mA Table 54: Input parameters Minimum pulse width The minimum pulse width for all Mako G cameras is: 20 kHz Figure 55: Minimum pulse width Test conditions...
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Camera interfaces NOTICE Output and isolated out power: • Maximum 20 mA per output • Isolated out power > 30 V may damage the camera Isolated Out Power Resistor value 1.0 k at 5 mA minimum required 12 V 2.4 k...
Camera interfaces Test conditions Output: external 2.4 k resistor to ground, Isolated Out Power set to 12 Volts. • Higher external values increase the times. • It is recommended to trigger on the rising edge. This guarantees the fastest possible reaction time. Control signals The inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software.
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Camera interfaces Signal Description FrameTriggerReady Active when the camera is in a state that accepts the next frame trigger. FrameTrigger Active when an image has been initiated to start. This is a logic trigger internal to the camera, which is initiated by an external trigger or software trigger event.
Camera interfaces Camera trigger For trigger description on camera control basis, see the GigE Features Reference. Trigger timing diagram The following diagram explains the general trigger concept for CCD-sensor models. Readout me Trigger latency Registered Exposure start delay exposure me User trigger Note: Ji er at the beginning Logic trigger...
Camera interfaces Trigger definitions Term Definition User trigger Trigger signal applied by the user (hardware trigger, software trigger) Logic trigger Trigger signal seen by the camera internal logic (not visible to the user) Propagation delay (t Propagation delay between the user trigger and the logic trigger Exposure High when the camera image sensor is integrating light Readout...
Camera interfaces Triggering during the idle state For applications requiring the shortest possible trigger latency and the smallest possible trigger jitter, the user trigger signal should be applied when imaging 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, the user trigger signal should be applied as soon as a valid trigger ready is detected.
Image data flow A complete listing of camera features, including definitions can be found on the Allied Vision Technical Documentation webpage. • Vimba and third-party users: GigE Features Reference • PvAPI users: GigE Camera and Driver Attributes document Mako G model series with CCD sensors...
Image data flow Mako G model series with CMOS sensors Mako G-030 series Decimation Reverse X/Y CCD Sensor Vertical ROI Analog Analog Analog Analog Internal sensor components Sensor System Sensor System Horizontal ROI Offset Offset Gain Analog 12 bit Analog Analog Histogram Calculation...
Image data flow Mako G-131 and G-192 series Reverse X/Y Gain Offset CCD Sensor Analog Analog Analog Analog Internal sensor components Histogram Calculation White Decimation Binning Gamma Defect Mask balance 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit 8 bits per color 8 bits per color Bayer...
Image data flow Mako G-223 and G-419 series Sensor System Sensor System Offset CMOS Sensor Vertical ROI Gain Offset Analog Analog Analog Analog Internal sensor components Histogram Calculation White Horizontal Gamma Defect Mask Gain balance 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 8 bits per color...
Image data flow Mako G-040, G-158, G-234, G-319, G-507 series and G-508B POL Reverse X/Y CMOS Sensor Vertical ROI Gain Offset Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Internal sensor components Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Binning White balance Horizontal ROI Decimation Decimation Binning 12 bit 12 bit...
Image data flow Mako G-503 series CMOS Sensor Reverse X/Y Gain Offset Analog Analog Analog Analog Internal sensor components Histogram Calculation White Gamma Defect Mask Decimation Binning balance 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 12 bit 8 bits per color 8 bits per color Bayer Hue, Saturation, Color...
Image data flow 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 to RGB color interpolation already takes place in all Mako G color version cameras. In color interpolation a red, green, or blue value is determined for each pixel.
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Image data flow In color interpolation a red, green, or blue value is determined for each pixel (P1= first pixel; P2= second pixel). Only two lines are needed for this interpolation: Figure 69: Bayer demosaicing (interpolation) G1 G3 G1 G4 G2 G4 --------------------- - --------------------- -...
Cleaning optical components This chapter describes safety instructions and cautions for cleaning lenses, optical filters, and sensors. Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
Cleaning optical components Read these instructions before you contact Allied Vision or your Allied Vision distribution partner for assistance. Contact Allied Vision or your Allied Vision distribution partner if you are not familiar with the procedures described in this chapter. NOTICE...
Cleaning optical components 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, optical filter, or on the sensor surface. Every Mako G camera is cleaned prior to sealing and shipment; however, impurities may develop due to handling or unclean environments.
3. If the impurity is neither on the lens nor the optical filter, it is probably on the sensor. NOTICE Removing optical filter To remove the optical filter use the special tool (Allied Vision order code 3851; 22 mm filter). Removing the IR cut filter Standard Mako G-507C models with SN ≥ 536883430 and all other standard Mako G models with SN ≥...
Cleaning optical components Pin distance Figure 73: Pin distance for E9020001 filter removal tool Materials for cleaning optical components Use only these cleaning materials for optical components • Optic approved lens cotton, cloth, or tissue that is chemically pure and free from silicones and other additives.
If you notice that the camera lens or sensor is not clean after attempting to clean twice, or if you have any questions regarding cleaning your camera, contact your Allied Vision distribution partner. Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
Cleaning optical components Cleaning with compressed air We do not recommend cleaning Mako G cameras with compressed air. Figure 74: Cleaning with compressed air is not recommended NOTICE Possible material damage • Compressed air at high pressure and/or shorter operating distances may push dust into the camera or lens and physically damage the camera, sensor, or optical components.
Firmware update This chapter includes instruction on how to update the firmware on your Mako G camera. Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
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Firmware update If new firmware contains a new feature or control, saved camera UserSets or ConfigFiles are invalidated and erased! Before loading new firmware, backup your current camera settings. • Vimba Viewer: select the Save Camera Settings icon from the Cameras window to export the camera settings file (XML) to the host computer.
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Firmware update 2. Click Next. The Firmware Loader displays a list of firmware included in the package 3. Click Next. You can select your camera model on this page. 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.
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Firmware update 4. Click Next. 5. Click Upload to start the update. The existing firmware is erased and the new firmware is uploaded to the camera. Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
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Firmware update 6. The Firmware Loader displays a success status upon completion. Click Quit to exit the loader. You should always power cycle the camera after a firmware upgrade or downgrade. Mako G Technical Manual V4.4.2...
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