Product Overview

The MV-GEM1202C/M series are single-board Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) camera modules designed for industrial applications such as electronic semiconductor inspection, factory automation, food and beverage processing, medical packaging, and image measurement. These cameras comply with GigE Vision and GenICam standards, ensuring compatibility with mainstream vision software including LabVIEW, Halcon, and VisionPro.

Key Features

• Compact, ultra-thin single-board design facilitating embedded system integration.
• Supports 8-bit grayscale and 8-bit color lossless output formats.
• Multiple interface options: Board, C-mount, and M12 port connectors.
• Programmable I/O supporting external trigger and flash synchronous photography.
• Compatible with PCLinux and ARMLinux systems for embedded device integration.
• Full support for VISION protocol enabling seamless software compatibility.

Technical Specifications

• Sensor: 1/2" CMOS, 12MP resolution (4000 x 3000 pixels) at 9.75 FPS.
• Pixel Size: 1.6 µm x 1.6 µm.
• Output Format: 8-bit Bayer color for MV-GEM1202C, 8-bit mono for MV-GEM1202M.
• Exposure Mode: Line exposure and rolling shutter.
• Frame Buffer: 128 MB.
• Power Supply: 12–24 V DC, power consumption less than 2.66 W.
• Dimensions: 43 mm x 43 mm x 28.7 mm (excluding lens and connectors).
• Weight: Less than 75 grams.
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C; Storage Temperature: -30°C to 60°C.
• Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% (non-condensing); Storage Humidity: 20% to 95% (non-condensing).
• Lens Interface: C-mount.
• Interface: Gigabit Ethernet (GigE Vision V1.2, GenICam compliant).
• GPIO: 1 optical isolated input, 2 optical isolated outputs for trigger and flash control.

Software and Driver Support

• Compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 (32 & 64-bit), Linux, ARM Linux, Android, and Mac OS.
• Supports DirectShow, Halcon, LabVIEW, TWAIN, and other vision software components.
• Programming languages supported include C, C++, C#, VB6, VB.NET, Delphi, BCB, Python, and Java.

Additional Functionalities

• Customizable ROI (Region of Interest) and resolution.
• Adjustable contrast, gamma, saturation, white balance, and black level.
• Custom dead pixel correction and ISP image processing acceleration.
• 3D noise reduction and custom LUT tables.
• Frame rate adjustment and custom camera naming.
• Exposure time range from 0.034 ms to 9792 ms.
• Maximum gain multiplier of 64.

Mechanical and Electrical Details

The camera includes detailed mechanical drawings with precise dimensions and mounting hole specifications (e.g., M2 and M3 screw holes). Connectors include power and trigger lines with defined pinouts and color codes for easy integration. Recommended heat dissipation is less than 3W to maintain optimal performance.

Contact and Support Information

Manufacturer: MindVision, a professional industrial camera manufacturer in China.
Support Contacts:
- Sales: [email protected]
- Technical: [email protected]
Phone: 400-998-7281
Regional offices in South China (Shenzhen), Central China (Changsha), and East China (Wuxi).