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Introduction Introduction This Mako Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications, dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects. For detailed information on camera features and controls refer to the GigE Cam- era and Driver Features and GigE Camera and Driver Attributes documents. Mako literature: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/ ...
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Mako G-095B/C: ROI frame rates sections – Updated Description of the data path Camera dimensions chapters V3.0.0 2015-Jan-15 • Updated Allied Vision logo • Updated Camera cleaning instructions section • Added Mako G-030, Mako G-131, and Mako G-192 cameras: – Added Mako...
For more information on hardware and software read the following: • The GigE Installation Guide describes the hardware installation proce- dures for Allied Vision GigE cameras and contains important safety instructions. • GigE Camera and Driver Features describes the camera controls of Allied Vision‘s VIMBA SDK (GenICam) and feature related items.
To download the GigE Installation Guide and GigE Camera and Driver Features, go to: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/ product-literature.html Software packages (including documentation and release notes) provided by Allied Vision can be downloaded from: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ software.html Before operation Target group This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the camera and is written for experts.
• Please read these instructions before you contact your Allied Vision camera dealer for assistance. • Ask your Allied Vision camera dealer if you are not famil- iar with the procedures described below. Warranty For details about camera warranty duration and sen- sor warranty terms, visit: ...
Camera cleaning instructions Figure 1: Illustration of camera orientation when removing lens or dust cap Is it an impurity? – Identifying impurities If you observe any image artefacts in your video preview of your Mako camera you may have impurities either on the lens, filter/protection glass, or on the sensor protection glass.
Camera cleaning instructions Please carefully remove the filter/protection glass and clean it on both sides using the techniques explained below. Note • Taking out the filter requires special care. • Ask your dealer to help you if you are not ...
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7. Gently blow the impurities off with dust-filtered, oil-free air (< 1 bar). Using ionized air helps to remove any dirt stuck to the optical component because of static electricity. Note If dust spots remain after cleaning twice, please contact your Allied Vision dealer. Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
GenICam is administered by the European Machine Vision Association (EMVA). GenICam establishes a common camera control interface allowing third-party software to communicate with cameras from various manufacturers without customization. Allied Vision GigE cameras are GenICam V1.0 compliant. Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Conformity Conformity Allied Vision Technologies declares under its sole responsibility that all stan- dard cameras of the Allied Vision Mako family to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative docu- ment(s): • CE, following the provisions of 2004/108/EG directive •...
Specifications Specifications Caution Before operating any Allied Vision camera, read the safety instructions and ESD warnings in the GigE Installation Guide. http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/ product-literature/hardware-installation-guide.html Caution Due to the small packaging and high speed of Mako cameras, take care to ensure that the housing temperature of the cam- ...
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– Frame valid state: sensor is reading out and camera is busy. If the next frame is requested by an external trigger in this state, higher latency may occur as compared to the Idle state Table 3: Mako G-030B/C camera specifications Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
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Specifications 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 7: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-030B Green Blue 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 8: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-030C Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-032B/C Feature Specification Resolution 658 x 492 Sensor SONY IT CCD ICX424AL/AQ with HAD microlens Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 7.4 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 102 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 9: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-032B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 10: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-032C (with IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-050B/C Feature Specification Resolution 812 x 614 Sensor SONY CCD ICX693ALA/AQA with Super HAD CCD II Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 6.00 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 71.2 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 11: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-050B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 12: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-050C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-095B/C Feature Specification Resolution 1292 x 734 Sensor SONY IT CCD ICX692ALA/AQA with EXview HAD CCD II Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 4.08 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 42.8 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 13: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-095B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 14: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-095C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-125B/C Feature Specification Resolution 1292 x 964 Sensor SONY IT CCD ICX445ALA/AQA with EXview HAD microlens Type CCD Progressive Sensor size Type 1/3 Cell size 3.75 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 30 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 15: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-125B (without protection/cover glass) Green Blue Wavelength [nm] Figure 16: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-125C (with IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-131B/C Feature Specification Resolution 1280 x 1024 Sensor e2v EV76C560 Type CMOS Progressive Sensor size Type 1/1.8 Cell size 5.3 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 62 fps Max image bit depth 10 bit On-board FIFO 64 MByte, up to 50 frames at full resolution, Mono8/Bayer8, and a GevSCP-...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 17: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-131B Green Blue 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 18: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-131C Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-192B/C Feature Specification Resolution 1600 x 1200 Sensor e2v EV76C570 Type CMOS Progressive Sensor size Type 1/1.8 Cell size 4.5 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 60 fps Max image bit depth 10 bit On-board FIFO 64 MByte, up to 34 frames at full resolution, Mono8/Bayer8, and a GevSCP-...
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Specifications 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 19: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-192B Green Blue 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 20: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-192C Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-223B/C (NIR) Feature Specification Resolution 2048 x 1088 Sensor CMV2000 with microlenses and global shutter Type CMOS Sensor size Type 2/3 Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 49.5 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications Mako G-223 Mako G-223 NIR 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 21: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-223B (NIR) Green Blue 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 22: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-223C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Specifications Mako G-419B/C (NIR) Feature Specification Resolution 2048 x 2048 Sensor CMV4000 with microlenses and global shutter Type CMOS Sensor size Type 1 Cell size 5.5 μm Lens mount C / CS-Mount Max frame rate at full resolution 26.3 fps Max image bit depth 12 bit On-board FIFO...
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Specifications Mako G-419 Mako G-419 NIR 1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 23: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-419B (NIR) Green Blue 1000 1100 Wavelength [nm] Figure 24: Spectral sensitivity of Mako G-419C (without IR cut filter) Mako Technical Manual V3.0.0...
Camera smart features Camera smart features Allied Vision cameras support a number of standard and extended features. The table below identifies a selection of interesting capabilities of the Mako camera family. A complete listing of camera controls, including control defini- tions can be found online: ...
1000 Wavelength [nm] Figure 25: Approximate spectral transmission of IR cut filter (may vary slightly by filter lot) (type Hoya C5000) Camera lenses Allied Vision offers different lenses from a variety of manufacturers. For more information, see: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ accessories/lenses.html...
Filter and lenses The following table lists selected image formats in width x height depending on camera type, distance and the focal length of the lens. Note • Lenses with focal lengths < 8 mm may show shading in the edges of the image due to microlenses on the sensor. ...
Filter and lenses Mako G-095 Focal length for type 1/3 sensor Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4 mm 654 mm x 371 mm 1313 mm x 746 mm 6 mm 434 mm x 247 mm 873 mm x 496 mm 8 mm 324 mm x 184 mm 654 mm x 371 mm...
Filter and lenses Mako G-223 Focal length for type 2/3*sensors Distance = 500 mm Distance = 1000 mm 4.8 mm 1162 mm x 617 mm 2335 mm x 1240 mm 6 mm 927 mm x 492 mm 1865 mm x 991 mm 6.5 mm 855 mm x 454 mm 1721 mm x 914 mm...
): Appendix on page 76. Tripod adapter This tripod adapter (Allied Vision order number 4807) ... • ... can be used for Mako cameras. • ... is only designed for standard housings.
Camera dimensions Cross section: C-Mount Choose protection glass or filter according to the Modular Camera Concept: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/us/support/downloads/ product-literature/avt-modular-concept.html Note Monochrome Mako cameras with serial number 536873083 or higher are shipped without a cover ring in the C-Mount thread. Refer to product change notice for more details.
Camera dimensions Adjustment of the C-Mount and CS-Mount The dimensional adjustment cannot be done by the customer. All modifications have to be done by the Allied Vision factory. Note If you need any adjustments, please contact Customer Care: For phone numbers and e-mail: ...
Camera interfaces Camera interfaces This chapter describes the Gigabit Ethernet port, inputs and outputs, and trig- ger features. Note Read all Notes and Cautions in the GigE Installation Manual before using any interfaces. For accessories like cables see: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ ...
• If both interfaces are used for power (I/O and GigE con- nector via PoE), the camera will only use the power from the I/O connector. Accessories • Cables are available from Allied Vision: http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/ accessories/gige-accessories.html Mako I/O connector pin assignment...
Camera interfaces Mako input description Mako input block diagram External Internal 180R Camera In GND Figure 34: Mako input block diagram The input can be connected directly to the system for voltages up to 24 V DC. An external resistor is not necessary. Mako delay and minimum pulse width Parameter Value...
Camera interfaces Mako output description Mako block diagram Internal External Camera Out Power Out1 Out2 Out3 Figure 36: Mako output block diagram Caution • Maximum 20 mA per output • Camera Out Power 30 V may damage the camera ...
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Camera interfaces Optocoupler input (internal) Optocoupler output (external) 100% delay time storage time rise time fall time (= t (= t turn-on time turn-off time Figure 38: Mako output switching times For all Mako models: Parameter and value 1 μs ...
Camera interfaces Control signals The inputs and outputs of the camera can be configured by software. The differ- ent modes are described below. Inputs Polarity selectable via software LP filter Input signal Optocoupler Input state Figure 39: Input block diagram Input/output pin control All input and output signals that pass the I/O connector are controlled by the I/O strobe commands.
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Camera interfaces Signal Description Imaging Imaging is high when the camera image sensor is either exposing and/or reading out data. Acquiring Active during an acquisition stream. SyncIn1 Active when there is an external trigger at SyncIn1. Strobe1 The output signal is controlled according to Strobe1 settings. Table 26: Output signals Output mode...
Camera interfaces Trigger timing diagram The following diagram explains the trigger concept in general. Note For trigger description on camera control basis, see GigE Camera and Driver Features. Readout time Trigger latency Registered Exposure start delay exposure time User trigger Note: Jitter at the Logic trigger beginning of an exposure...
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Camera interfaces Term Definition Trigger latency Time delay between the user trigger and the start of exposure Trigger jitter Error in the trigger latency time Trigger ready Indicates to the user that the camera will accept the next trigger Registered exposure time Exposure time value currently stored in the camera memory Exposure start delay Registered exposure time subtracted from the...
Description of the data path Description of the data path The following diagrams illustrate the data flow and the bit resolution of the image data. The individual blocks are described in more detail in the GigE Cam- era and Driver Features document.
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Description of the data path Mako G-131B, Mako G-192B Internal sensor components Gain Offset Reverse Sensor Binning Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog 10 bit array Camera control Gamma Gigabit Frame Defect Decimation Ethernet 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit memory mask...
Description of the data path Mako color cameras Mako with CCD sensors Mako G-032C, Mako G-050C, Mako G-095C, Mako G-125C Gain Offset White balance Vertical Horizontal Sensor binning § Analog Analog Analog Analog 12 bit 12 bit Vertical ROI Camera control Gamma †...
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Description of the data path Mako G-131C, Mako G-192C Internal sensor components Gain Offset Reverse Defect Sensor Decimation Binning Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog 10 bit 10 bit 10 bit mask array Camera control Gamma White balance † Bayer † Gigabit Frame Saturation...
Description of the data path Camera features This chapter lists the camera and driver features for Mako cameras as displayed with the Vimba Viewer. For a detailed description of all GigE camera and driver con- trols, refer to the GigE Camera and Driver Features document: ...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Resolution and ROI frame rates This section charts the resulting frame rate from changing sensor height from full image to a single line. Unless otherwise noted, sensors do not give an increase in readout speed with a reduction in width. Note •...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-030B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate ------------------------------------------------------------------- - 204 μs 6.25 μs ROI height Formula 1: Mako G-030: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 309 fps...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-032B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 19.46 μs ROI height 2.29 μs 492 ROI height 195.81 μs Formula 2: Mako G-032: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 102.3 fps Height [pixels] Figure 51: Frame rates Mako G-032 as function of ROI height [width=658]...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-050B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 22.53 μs ROI height 5.32 μs 614 ROI height 193.63 μs Formula 3: Mako G-050: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 71.2 fps 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 Height [pixels]...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-095B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 31.54 μs ROI height 4.87 μs 734 ROI height 219.97 μs Formula 4: Mako G-095: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 42.8 fps Height [pixels] Figure 53: Frame rates Mako G-095 as function of ROI height [width=1292]...
Resolution and ROI frame rates Mako G-125B/C: ROI frame rates Max. frame rate of CCD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - – 34.01 μs ROI height 3.09 μs 964 ROI height 176.42 μs Formula 5: Mako G-125: theoretical maximum frame rate of CCD Maximum frame rate at full resolution according to formula: 30.3 fps 1000 Height [pixels]...
Camera body Pixel area Pixel area Sensor case Sensor case Figure 59: Allied Vision sensor position accuracy Method of positioning Optical alignment of the photo sensitive sensor area into the camera front mod- ule (lens mount front flange). Reference points Sensor: center of the pixel area (photo sensitive cells).
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