Specifications
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Mako U Technical Manual V1.1.3
Applied standards
Mako U cameras have a USB 3.0 interface. They are USB3 Vision V1.0.1 compliant.
GenICam
GenICam is the programming interface for the USB3 Vision camera controls.
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.
Mako U cameras comply with:
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GenICam Standard Features Naming Convention (SFNC) V2.2
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GenICam Generic Control Protocol (GenCP) V1.0
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GenICam Pixel Format Naming Convention (PFNC). V2.0
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 is the third version of an industry standard that defines the cables,
connectors, and communications protocols between computers and electronic
devices. USB 3.0 adds “SuperSpeed” transfer mode that can transfer data at up to
5 Gbit/s and uses different connectors than USB 2.0.
USB3 Vision
USB3 Vision standard for cameras and imaging products is based on USB 3.0
standard, using USB 3.0 ports. It provides control over compliant devices by
GenICam Applications Programming Interface (API). USB3 Vision standard is
administered by the Automated Imaging Association (AIA).
IP class
Equipped with a lens as intended, the Mako U camera complies with IP3X class
according to IEC standard 60529.