Allied Vision AVT Manta User manual

Technical Manual
AVT GigE Vision Cameras
V7.0.1
30 September 2013
Allied Vision Technologies GmbH
Taschenweg 2a
D-07646 Stadtroda / Germany
AVT Manta

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Contents
Contacting Allied Vision Technologies ................................................... 6
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 7
Document history............................................................................................................ 7
Conventions used in this manual ...................................................................................... 16
Styles ..................................................................................................................... 16
Symbols.................................................................................................................. 16
More information .......................................................................................................... 17
Before operation........................................................................................................... 17
Camera cleaning instructions.....................................................................18
Warranty ................................................................................................................. 18
Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning ..................................................................... 18
Is it an impurity? – Identifying impurities ...................................................................... 19
Where is the impurity? – Locating impurities .................................................................. 19
Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................................ 20
MANTA GigE cameras......................................................................................22
Conformity ..............................................................................................................23
FCC – Class B Device................................................................................................... 23
Specifications .......................................................................................................24
Manta G-031B/C ........................................................................................................... 24
Manta G-032B/C ........................................................................................................... 26
Manta G-033B/C ........................................................................................................... 28
Manta G-046B/C ........................................................................................................... 30
Manta G-095B/C ........................................................................................................... 32
Manta G-125B/C ........................................................................................................... 34
Manta G-145B/C (-30fps)................................................................................................ 36
Manta G-145B NIR ......................................................................................................... 38
Manta G-146B/C ........................................................................................................... 40
Manta G-201B/C (-30fps)................................................................................................ 42
Manta G-223B/C (NIR) ................................................................................................... 44
Manta G-282B/C ........................................................................................................... 46
Manta G-283B/C ........................................................................................................... 48
Manta G-419B/C (NIR) ................................................................................................... 50
Manta G-504B/C ........................................................................................................... 52
Manta G-609B/C ........................................................................................................... 54
Manta G-917B/C ........................................................................................................... 56
Spectral sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 57
Filter and lenses .................................................................................................75
IR cut filter: spectral transmission .................................................................................... 75

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Camera lenses .............................................................................................................. 75
Camera dimensions (type A) ........................................................................80
Tripod adapter.............................................................................................................. 80
MANTA standard housing (type A)..................................................................................... 81
Manta standard angled-head housings (type A)................................................................... 82
Manta W90 .............................................................................................................. 82
Manta W90 S90......................................................................................................... 83
Manta W270............................................................................................................. 84
Manta W270 S90 ....................................................................................................... 85
Cross section: C-Mount (type A cameras)............................................................................ 86
Cross section: CS-Mount (type A)...................................................................................... 87
Adjustment of the CS-Mount............................................................................................ 87
Manta standard board level variants (type A) ...................................................................... 88
Manta board level (non-PoE): dimensions...................................................................... 88
Manta board level (PoE): dimensions ............................................................................ 89
Manta board level (non-PoE): C-Mount.......................................................................... 90
Manta board level (PoE): C-Mount ................................................................................ 91
Manta board level (non-PoE): CS-Mount ........................................................................ 92
Manta board level (PoE): CS-Mount .............................................................................. 93
Manta board level (non-PoE): M12-Mount...................................................................... 94
Manta board level (PoE): M12-Mount ............................................................................ 95
Camera dimensions (type B)........................................................................96
Tripod adapter.............................................................................................................. 96
Manta standard housing (type B)...................................................................................... 97
Manta angled-head housings (type B) ............................................................................... 98
Manta W90 .............................................................................................................. 98
Manta W90 S90......................................................................................................... 99
Manta W270........................................................................................................... 100
Manta S270 S90...................................................................................................... 101
Cross section: C-Mount (type B) ..................................................................................... 102
Adjustment of the C-Mount ........................................................................................... 102
Cross section: C-Mount (type B) ..................................................................................... 103
Adjustment of the C-Mount ........................................................................................... 103
Camera interfaces ...........................................................................................104
Gigabit Ethernet port ................................................................................................... 105
Camera I/O connector pin assignment (incl. PoE) .............................................................. 106
Manta input block diagram ....................................................................................... 107
Manta output block diagram ..................................................................................... 108
Status LEDs ................................................................................................................ 110
Status LEDs Manta type A.......................................................................................... 110
Status LEDs Manta type B.......................................................................................... 111
Video iris output description.......................................................................................... 112
Control signals ........................................................................................................... 113
Inputs .................................................................................................................. 113
Input/output pin control.......................................................................................... 113
Outputs ................................................................................................................ 113

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Trigger timing diagram................................................................................................. 115
Notes on triggering ................................................................................................. 115
Description of the data path......................................................................118
Block diagrams of the cameras....................................................................................... 118
Manta type A: monochrome cameras........................................................................... 118
Manta type A: color cameras...................................................................................... 118
Manta type B: monochrome cameras........................................................................... 119
Manta type B: color cameras ..................................................................................... 119
Camera features.......................................................................................................... 120
Frame memory............................................................................................................ 129
Color interpolation (Bayer demosaicing).......................................................................... 131
Resolution and ROI frame rates ..............................................................133
Manta G-031B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 133
Manta G-032B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 134
Manta G-033B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 135
Manta G-046B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 136
Manta G-095B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 137
Manta G-125B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 138
Manta G-145B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 139
Manta G-145B/C-30fps: ROI frame rates........................................................................... 140
Manta G-145B NIR: ROI frame rates................................................................................. 141
Manta G-146B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 143
Manta G-201B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 144
Manta G-201B/C-30fps: ROI frame rates........................................................................... 145
Manta G-223B/C (NIR): ROI frame rates ........................................................................... 146
Manta G-282B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 147
Manta G-283B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 148
Manta G-419B/C (NIR): ROI frame rates ........................................................................... 149
Manta G-504B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 150
Manta G-609B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 151
Manta G-917B/C: ROI frame rates ................................................................................... 152
Appendix ................................................................................................................153
Sensor position accuracy of AVT Manta cameras................................................................. 153
Index.........................................................................................................................154

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Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
Contacting Allied Vision Technologies
Info
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•Technical information:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com
•Support:
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Allied Vision Technologies GmbH (Headquarters)
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Burnaby, BC, V5J 5E9, Canada
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#07-02 D’Lithium
Singapore 368001
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1602# ZhongShanXi Road
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e-mail: [e-mail]

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Introduction
Introduction
Manta Technical Manual describes in depth the technical specifications,
dimensions, all pixel formats, bandwidth and frame rate related subjects.
For information on hardware installation, safety warnings, pin assignments on
I/O connectors and GigE port connectors, read the AVT GigE Installation
Manual.
For information on camera features, read the AVT GigE Camera and Driver Fea-
tures document.
Document history
Note
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Please read through this manual carefully.
We assume that you have read already the AVT GigE
Installation Manual and that you have installed the hardware
and software on your PC or laptop (Gigabit Ethernet network
card, cables).
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/
product-literature/manta.html
Version Date Remarks
V2.0.3 15.04.10 New Manual - RELEASE status
V3.0.0 09.06.10 Added Manta G-046, G-145, G-201, G-146:
•chapterManta G-046B/C on page 30
•chapterManta G-145B/C (-30fps) on page 36
•chapterManta G-146B/C on page 40
•chapterManta G-201B/C (-30fps) on page 42
•chapterSpectral sensitivity on page 57
•Table 42 : Image memory size (typical; see note above) on
page 130
•chapterManta G-046B/C: ROI frame rates on page 136
•chapterManta G-145B/C: ROI frame rates on page 139
•chapterManta G-146B/C: ROI frame rates on page 143
•chapterManta G-201B/C: ROI frame rates on page 144
to be continued on next page
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V3.0.0
[continued]
09.06.10
[continued]
[continued]
• With the new firmware 1.40 due to a bug all Manta models
have only 12 bit in the data path (even if the ADC delivers
14 bit): See Figure 76: Block diagram monochrome camera
(type A, Manta G-031 / 032 / 033 / 046 / 095 / 125 / 145 /
146 / 201 / 504) on page 118 and Figure 77: Block diagram
color camera (type A, Manta G-031 / 032 / 033 / 046 / 095
/ 125 / 145 / 146 / 201 / 504) on page 118.
• Due to a repaired bug in FPGA and microcontroller, the
StreamHoldCapacity changed: Manta G-032 from 49 frames
to 99 frames, Manta G-125 from 12 frames to 25 frames: see
chapter Manta G-032B/C on page 26 and chapter Manta G-
125B/C on page 34
• RGBA24 and BGRA24 are not supported, see chapter
Specifications on page 24.
• Manta board level cameras have now a cooling plate: see
–chapterManta board level (PoE): dimensions on page 89
–chapterManta board level (PoE): C-Mount on page 91
–chapterManta board level (PoE): CS-Mount on page 93
–chapterManta board level (PoE): M12-Mount on page
95
• Added chapter Firmware update on page 87
V4.0.0 25.10.10 • Added the information, that description of status LEDs can
be found in Manta Hardware Installation Guide, see Note
on page 104
• Changed file format from FM7 to FM9
Added Manta G-033B/C (sensor: Sony ICX 414) and
Manta G-504B/C (sensor: Sony ICX 655):
•Manta G-033B/C on page 28
•Manta G-504B/C on page 52
•Spectral sensitivity on page 57.
•Camera lenses on page 75
•Table 42 : Image memory size (typical; see note above) on
page 130
•chapterResolution and ROI frame rates on page 133
• Manta angled head models: chapter Manta W90 on page 82
to be continued on next page
Version Date Remarks
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V4.0.1 05.01.11 • Changed tripod drawing: added dimensions of three big
holes (M6 and UNC 1/4-20) in Figure 42: Tripod dimensions
on page 80.
• In specifications tables color pixel formats: inserted Mono8.
Added Note, that Raw8, Raw16 displayed in some viewers
means the same as Bayer8, Bayer16: see chapter
Specifications on page 24.
• Changed GigE Vision V1.0 to V1.2 in all specification tables
in chapter Specifications on page 24.
V4.1.0 24.06.11 Added PoE:
• Added power requirements, power consumption and
regulations for Manta PoE models: see chapter
Specifications on page 24.
• Added note about PoE capable cameras in chapter
Specifications on page 24 and chapter Gigabit Ethernet
port on page 105
• PoE cameras < 220 g (without lens): see chapter
Specifications on page 24.
Corrected frame rate formulas for Manta G-033/G504:
• See chapter Manta G-033B/C: ROI frame rates on page 135
and chapter Manta G-504B/C: ROI frame rates on page 150
C-/CS-Mount no more adjustable, for modifications contact
Customer Care and send camera to AVT:
• See C/CS-Mount descriptions in specification tables in
chapter Specifications on page 24.
• See chapter Adjustment of the C-Mount on page 102
• See chapter Adjustment of the CS-Mount on page 87
Manta board level:
• Manta board level: deleted (PWR output on demand) at
Pin2: in Figure 51: Manta board level (PoE) dimensions on
page 89
Added new address:
• Added Singapore address in chapter Contacting Allied
Vision Technologies on page 6
Removed Chapter Firmware update (see Knowledge Base at
AVT Website: search for Application Note GigE Firmware
Update)
to be continued on next page
Version Date Remarks
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[continued]
V4.1.0
[continued]
24.06.11
Manta firmware upgrade:
• Revised data path block diagram in chapter Block diagrams
of the cameras on page 118
• Added 30fps variant for Manta G-145-30fps and Manta G-
201-30fps:
– see chapter Manta G-145B/C (-30fps) on page 36 and
Formula 9: Manta G-145-30fps: theoretical maximum
frame rate of CCD on page 140 and chapter Frame mem-
ory on page 129
–chapterManta G-201B/C (-30fps) on page 42 and chap-
ter Frame memory on page 129
• Added Mono12Packed for monochrome cameras and Bay-
er12Packed for color cameras: see chapter Specifications on
page 24.
• Added the following camera controls in chapter Camera
features on page 120.:
– Chunk Data
– EventControls
– StreamFramerateConstrain
– FrameStartTriggerOverlap
–PayloadSize
– NonImagePayloadSize
– SyncInGlitchFilter
– AutoIris
– Gamma
–LUT
Manta G-145-30fps and Manta G-201-30fps (non PoE)
• ... have same I/O pin assignment (input circuits and
voltage range), power LED and upside down PoE plug as PoE
models: see Exception on page 70
•Manta G-145-30fps / 201-30fps non-PoE behave like
PoE cameras. on page 71
to be continued on next page
Version Date Remarks
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V5.0.0 15.05.12 Error found in Document history V3.0.0 by Validation Team:
• RGBA24 and BGRA24 should be named RGBA32 and BGRA32
on page 8
• Added RGBA32 and BGRA32 color formats (except Manta G-
201-30fps) in chapter Specifications on page 24.
• Added frame rate diagrams in chapter Resolution and ROI
frame rates on page 133.
New: Manta G-145 NIR:
• NirMode in chapter Camera features on page 120: inserted
NirMode (only type A NIR) on page 112
• New: For the three NirModes: chapter Manta G-145B NIR:
ROI frame rates on page 141
–chapterManta G-145B NIR on page 38
–Figure 21 : Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-145B NIR
(NirMode=On_Fast or On_HighQuality) compared to
Manta G-145B on page 65
–Figure 22 : Increase of relative response for Manta G-
145B NIR with NIR mode set to On_HighQuality on page
65
–chapter: Image memory size (typical; see note above)
on page 130
–chapterManta G-145B NIR: ROI frame rates on page 141
–ChapterManta cameras: frame rate comparison on page
129
to be continued on next page
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V5.0.0
[continued]
15.05.12
[continued]
New sensors ICX618 and ICX692:
• Manta G-031 (ICX618):
–chapterManta G-031B/C on page 24
–Figure 7: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-031B on page
58
–Figure 8: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-031C (without
IR cut filter) on page 58
–New:Table 20: Focal length vs. field of view (Manta G-
031) on page 76
–chapter: Image memory size (typical; see note above)
on page 130
–chapterManta G-031B/C: ROI frame rates on page 133
–ChapterManta cameras: frame rate comparison on page
129
• Manta G-095C (ICX692):
–chapterManta G-095B/C on page 32
– Added focal length 4.0 mm in Table 22: Focal length vs.
field of view (Manta G-095/125) on page 76
–Figure 16: Spectral sensitivity of Manta G-095C (without
IR cut filter) on page 62
–chapter: Image memory size (typical; see note above)
on page 130
–chapterManta G-095B/C: ROI frame rates on page 137
–ChapterManta cameras: frame rate comparison on page
129
•AddedManta G-031 and Manta G-095 in Chapter Manta
cameras: frame rate comparison on page 129
to be continued on next page
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V5.0.0
[continued]
15.05.12
[continued]
Same main board for all Manta models:
From serial number 503323258 on all Manta models incl. PoE
and board level versions contain the same main board.
•chapterGigabit Ethernet port on page 105
•chapterCamera I/O connector pin assignment (incl. PoE)
on page 106
Revised non-PoE drawings and new board level PoE drawings:
•chapterManta board level (non-PoE): dimensions on page
88
•chapterManta board level (PoE): dimensions on page 89
•chapterManta board level (non-PoE): C-Mount on page 90
•chapterManta board level (PoE): C-Mount on page 91
•chapterManta board level (non-PoE): CS-Mount on page 92
•chapterManta board level (PoE): CS-Mount on page 93
•chapterManta board level (non-PoE): M12-Mount on page
94
•chapterManta board level (PoE): M12-Mount on page 95
Revised PoE descriptions regarding 802.3af and 802.3at:
•SeenoteinGigabit Ethernet port on page 105 (Manta PoE
models can source power from 802.3af (100 MBit/s and
1000 MBit/s) and from 802.3at compliant PSE devices
(Power Sourcing Equipment): such as switches injectors or
NICs.)
New CAD drawings with Pin3 = Video Type Auto Iris Out
•chapterManta board level (non-PoE): dimensions on page
88
•chapterManta board level (PoE): dimensions on page 89
Frame memory
• Manta G-032B/C: changed from 49 to 99 frames.
• Manta G-033B/C: changed from 88 to 99 frames.
• Manta G-046B/C: changed from 35 to 70 frames.
• Manta G-125B/C: changed from 12 to 25 frames.
• Manta G-145B/C: changed from 10 to 22 frames.
• Manta G-145B/C-30fps: changed from 10 to 22 frames.
• Manta G-146B/C: changed from 10 to 22 frames.
• Manta G-201B/C: changed from 8 to 16 frames.
• Manta G-201B/C-30fps: changed from 8 to 16 frames.
to be continued on next page
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V5.0.0
[continued]
15.05.12
[continued]
Added frame rates for ROI height = 720
•chapterManta G-095B/C: ROI frame rates on page 137
•chapterManta G-125B/C: ROI frame rates on page 138
IR cut filter:
• Changed IR cut filter to (type Jenofilt 217):
see Figure 41: Approximate spectral transmission of IR cut
filter (may vary slightly by filter lot) (type Hoya C5000) on
page 75
V5.0.1 23.05.12 For Manta G-095C:
Corrected frame rate value (at ROI height 720): 40.77 fps, see
chapter Manta G-095B/C: ROI frame rates on page 137.
V6.0.1 2013-Mar-20 Major changes:
Added new Manta models: Manta G-223 / 282 / 283 / 609 / 917.
These models are called Manta type B, since there are some
differences to the other models that are called Manta type A
(specifications, housing, data path, features).
New tripod adapter, new CAD drawings with LEDs on top of the
connector, see Camera dimensions (type A) on page 80 and
Camera dimensions (type B) on page 96.
In chapter Specifications on page 24, the pixel formats are listed
both for PvAPI and VIMBA (GenICam V1.0).
Added chapter Video iris output description on page 112.
I/O pin assignment: 10 mA on outputs 1 and 2 (not 20 mA), see
Camera I/O connector pin assignment (incl. PoE) on page 106
Minor changes:
Manta G-031: External trigger delay, see chapter Specification
Manta G-031B/C on page 24.
Corrected the mass (200 g) of Manta type A cameras (G-031 / 032
/ 033 / 046 / 095 / 125 / 145 / 146 / 201 / 504).
PoE models: compliant with Power over Ethernet IEEE 802.3at/af
Deleted the Chapter Manual Overview
Deleted Frame Rate Comparison of all Manta cameras
New date format: year-month-day
to be continued on next page
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V7.0.0 2013-Aug-30 Added new Manta models: Manta G- 095B, G-419B/C
As of this version, the document refers to AVT‘s VIMBA SDK (not
PvAPI)
Changed cable recommendation to Category 6 or higher, see
chapter Gigabit Ethernet port on page 105
Manta G-145B/C-30 fps: changed framerate
Chapter chapter Camera interfaces on page 104: added input/
output block diagrams and the status LED description
Changed miminum exposure times of Manta G-223 /G-419, see
chapter Specification Manta G-223B/C (NIR) on page 44 and
chapter Specification Manta G-419B/C (NIR) on page 50
Changed ROI frame rates of Manta G-145 (-30 fps), see chapter
Frame rates Manta G-145 as function of ROI height[width=1388]
on page 139 and following
V7.0.1 2013-Sep-30 Added Camera cleaning instructions on page 18
Changed maximum frame rates and gain range, added burst
mode for Manta G-223, G-419, see Specification Manta G-223B/
C (NIR) on page 44, Specification Manta G-419B/C (NIR) on page
50 and chapter Resolution and ROI frame rates on page 133
Added a feature of Manta type B cameras (G-223 / 282 / 283 /
419 / 609 / 917): temperature monitoring, see chapter
Specifications on page 24
Added ReverseX feature in chapter Camera features on page 120
Added Manta angled-head housings (type B) on page 98
Updated Maximum gain values for Manta G-283B/C and Manta G-
917B/C
Updated minimum exposure time for Manta G-145B/C (-30fps)
Updated the frame rate vs. height graphs in chapter Resolution
and ROI frame rates on page 133
Updated links to the AVT GigE installation manual through out
the manual
Version Date Remarks
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Conventions used in this manual
To give this manual an easily understood layout and to emphasize important
information, the following typographical styles and symbols are used:
Styles
Symbols
Style Function Example
Bold Programs, inputs or highlighting
important things
bold
Courier Code listings etc. Input
Upper case Register REGISTER
Italics Modes, fields Mode
Parentheses and/or blue Links (Link)
Table 2: Styles
Note
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This symbol highlights important information.
Caution
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This symbol highlights important instructions. You have to fol-
low these instructions to avoid malfunctions.
www
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This symbol highlights URLs for further information. The URL
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Example:
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More information
For more information on hardware and software read the following:
•AVT GigE Installation Manual describes the hardware installation proce-
dures for AVT GigE cameras. Additionally, it includes safety instructions
and information about camera interfaces (GigE port, PoE, I/O connectors,
input and output).
•AVT GigE Camera and Driver Features describes the camera features of
the AVT GigE SDK (Vimba) and feature related items.
Before operation
Target group This Technical Manual is the guide to detailed technical information of the
camera and is written for experts.
Getting started For a quick guide how to get started read the AVT GigE Installation Manual
first.
www
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For downloading the AVT GigE Installation Manual and AVT
GigE Camera and Driver Features go to:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/support/downloads/
product-literature/manta.html
www
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All software packages (including documentation and release
notes) provided by AVT can be downloaded from:
http://www.alliedvisiontec.com/emea/products/
software.html
Note
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Please read through this manual carefully before operating
the camera.
Caution
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Before operating any AVT camera, read the safety instructions
and ESD warnings in the AVT GigE Installation Manual.

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Camera cleaning instructions
This chapter describes safety instructions/cautions valid for Manta cameras in
case of cleaning lenses, optical filters/protection glass or sensors.
Warranty
Avoiding the necessity of camera cleaning
When screwing/unscrewing the camera lens or dust cap, hold the camera with
the C-Mount / CS-Mount opening towards the floor as shown in figure 1. This
minimizes the possibility of any contaminants falling on the glass surface.
Always store cameras and lenses with dust-caps installed.
Note
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• Please read these instructions before you contact your
AVT camera dealer for assistance.
• Ask your AVT camera dealer if you are not familiar with
the procedures described below.
Caution
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Warranty precautions
• To ensure your warranty remains in effect:
– Do not open the camera housing.
– Follow instructions described below.
– Use only optical quality tissue/cloth if you must clean
a lens or filter.
– Use only optics cleaner (60% ethyl alcohol, 40%
ether). Never use aggressive cleaners like benzine or
spirit. Such cleaners may destroy the surface.
–Do not use compressed air which can push dust
into camera and lens.
• AVT does not warranty against any physical damage to
the sensor/filter/protection glass or lenses. Use utmost
care when cleaning optical components.
Figure 1: Illustration of camera orientation when removing lens or dust cap

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Is it an impurity? – Identifying impurities
If you observe any image artefacts in your video preview of your Manta camera
you may have impurities either on the lens, filter/protection glass or, on the
sensor protection glass. Every Manta camera gets cleaned prior to sealing and
shipment; however, impurities may develop due to handling or unclean envi-
ronments.
As shown in figure 2, impurities (dust, particles or fluids) on the sensor or
optical components appear as a dark area, patch or spot on the image and
remain fixed in the preview window while you rotate the camera over the target.
Do not confuse this with a pixel defect which appears as a distinct point. Parti-
cles can either rest loosely or can be more or less stuck to the optical surface.
Where is the impurity? – Locating impurities
Before you dismount the lens you should find out if the impurity is on the filter,
lens or sensor. Therefore, you should capture a uniform image (e.g. a white
sheet of paper) with the camera. The affected optical surface is identified when
a suspected optical component is moved and the dirt follows this movement.
1. If you move only the lens (not the camera) and the impurity moves as
well, the impurity is on the lens.
2. If you move the IR cut filter/protection glass window and the impurity
moves as well:
Please carefully remove the filter/protection glass and clean it on both
sides using the techniques explained below.
Figure 2: Image with tiny dust on the filter (left) and dust on the sensor (right)
Note
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• Taking out the filter requires special care.
• Ask your dealer to help you if you are not
confident with the procedure.

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3. If the impurity is neither on the lens nor the IR cut filter/protection glass,
it is probably on the sensor.
Cleaning Instructions
Perform all cleaning operations (lenses, filter/protection glass, and sensor) in
a dust-free clean-room. The optical components are very fragile so it is import-
ant to avoid touching them with your fingers or any hard material.
1. Unplug the camera from any power supply before cleaning.
2. Apply a small amount of optics cleaner (60% ethyl alcohol, 40% ether) to
a clean, new lens cleaning tissue.
Acceptable material includes medical-grade sterile optical cotton, or lens
tissue that is chemically pure and free from silicones and other additives.
–Do not use cosmetic cotton.
–Do not use consumer eyeglass cleaning cloths pre-treated with silicon.
The cotton or lens tissue should be moist, but not dripping. Please hold
the camera away from your body to avoid falling particles like flakes from
skin on the sensor. Hold the camera sensor diagonally upwards.
Figure 3: Removing IR cut filter/protection glass using special tool (E9020001)
Figure 4: Medical-grade sterile optical cotton