
Description
Sensitive machine vision camera, 0.4 Megapixel, interlaced sensor
The Guppy F-038B/C is equipped with a sensitive interlaced sensor - which makes the move
from analog to digital machine vision cameras very easy. Additionally, with the Guppy
F-038B/C NIR, a version with enhanced NIR sensitivity is available. At full resolution, it runs at
up to 30 fps. Higher frame rates can be reached by a smaller AOI.
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Sony ICX418 interlaced CCD (NIR version: ICX428)
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Trigger
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Edge mode, bulk trigger, programmable trigger delay
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Options
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Various IR cut/pass filters
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CS-Mount
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White medical housing
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Specifications
Guppy F-038
Interface IEEE 1394a - 400 Mb/s, 1 port
Resolution 768 x 492
Sensor Sony ICX418
Sensor type CCD Interlaced
Sensor size Type 1/2
Cell size 8.4 x 9.8
Lens mount C
Max frame rate at full resolution 30 fps
A/D 12 bit
Output
Bit depth 8 bit
Mono modes Mono8
Color modes YUV n/a
Color modes RGB n/a
Raw modes Raw8
General purpose inputs/outputs (GPIOs)
TTL I/Os 1 input, 3 outputs
RS-232 1
Operating conditions/Dimensions
Power requirements (DC) 8 V - 36 V
Power consumption (12 V) <2 W
Mass 50 g
Body Dimensions
(L x W x H in mm)
Regulations CE, FCC Class B, RoHS
48.2 x 30 x 30 mm incl. connectors
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Smart features
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Programmable LUT
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Gain
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Auto/manual
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Manual gain control: 0 - 24 dB
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Exposure
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Auto/manual
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Exposure time: 62 µs - 67 s
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Auto white balance
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Applications
Thanks to its sensitive interlaced sensor, the Guppy F-038B/C is a very cost-effective, easy
solution for the switch from analog to digital machine vision cameras. The Guppy F-038B/C
NIR version has enhanced near infrared sensitivity.
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Machine vision
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Quality control
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Robotics
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Industrial inspection
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Security and surveillance
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ITS/Traffic monitoring
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... and many more
Application Case Study:
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Cotton Interlaced
Industrial Inspection: How Guppy interlaced digital cameras provided an easy and
affordable migration from analog to digital interface in cotton testing machines in India.
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