The HIKROBOT MVL-KF0818M-12MP is a high-performance industrial machine vision lens designed for demanding applications, featuring an 8mm focal length and an F1.8 aperture. This c-mount lens is engineered to deliver exceptional image clarity and resolution for 12-megapixel sensors, making it an ideal choice for precision inspection, quality control, and automation tasks where detailed visual data is critical. Its robust construction and advanced optical design ensure reliable performance in challenging industrial environments.
Product Specifications:
Model: MVL-KF0818M-12MP Focal Length: 8 mm Aperture (F-number): F1.8 ~ F11 Image Circle: Φ16 mm (1'') Optical Distortion: -4.12% Minimum Object Distance (MOD): 0.3 m Field of View (FOV):
* Diagonal (D): 90.06° (at 15.86 mm)
* Horizontal (H): 77.16° (at 12.45 mm)
* Vertical (V): 61.3° (at 9.83 mm) Iris Control: Manual Focus Control: Manual Mount Type: C-Mount Back Focal Length: 17.526 mm Dimensions: Φ56.8 × 55 mm Weight: 236 g Operating Temperature: -10 ~ 50°C Certifications: RoHS 2.0
The MVL-KF0818M-12MP excels in applications demanding sharp imaging across its wide field of view, capturing intricate details with minimal distortion. Its manual iris and focus controls provide precise adjustment capabilities, allowing engineers to fine-tune optical settings for optimal performance in various lighting conditions and working distances. The 1-inch image circle is compatible with a broad range of industrial cameras, and the standard C-mount interface ensures straightforward integration into existing machine vision systems. This lens is particularly well-suited for tasks requiring the identification of small defects, precise measurements, or high-speed object recognition.
This lens is part of a comprehensive series designed to meet diverse resolution and focal length requirements. Other notable models within the HIKROBOT lineup that cater to different application needs include the MVL-KF1228M-12MP, MVL-KF1628M-12MP, MVL-KF2528M-12MP, MVL-KF3528M-12MP, MVL-KF5028M-12MP, and MVL-KF7528M-12MP, which offer varied focal lengths while maintaining 12MP resolution. For applications requiring higher resolutions, models such as the MVL-KF1224M-25MP, MVL-KF1624M-25MP, MVL-KF2524M-25MP, MVL-KF3524M-25MP, MVL-KF5024M-25MP, MVL-KF1640-25MP, MVL-KF2540-25MP, MVL-KF3540-25MP, and MVL-KF5040-25MP are available, providing advanced imaging capabilities for ultra-fine detail capture. Additionally, specialized models like the MVL-KF0618M-12MPE, MVL-KF0814M-12MPE, MVL-KF1228M-12MPE, MVL-KF1628M-12MPE, MVL-KF2528M-12MPE, MVL-KF3528M-12MPE, and MVL-KF5028M-12MPE offer enhanced performance characteristics for specific industrial vision tasks.
Industrial Scenarios and Value Proposition:
The MVL-KF0818M-12MP is exceptionally well-suited for deployment in automated optical inspection (AOI) systems on high-speed electronics manufacturing lines. Here, its 8mm focal length and wide field of view enable the rapid inspection of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for defects such as solder joint anomalies, component placement errors, and trace integrity issues. By capturing comprehensive images of large board sections at high resolution, it significantly enhances inspection throughput and accuracy, leading to improved product quality and reduced rework.
In the pharmaceutical packaging industry, this lens plays a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and correct labeling of medicines. It can be integrated into systems for verifying fill levels, detecting particulate contamination in vials, and confirming the accuracy of labels and batch codes. The lens's ability to resolve fine details ensures that even minor discrepancies are identified, upholding critical safety and regulatory standards and preventing costly recalls.
For automotive component inspection, the MVL-KF0818M-12MP is valuable for verifying the dimensional accuracy and surface quality of manufactured parts. Whether inspecting engine components for microscopic cracks, ensuring the correct assembly of sub-modules, or checking for cosmetic flaws on exterior parts, the lens provides the necessary detail and consistency for automated quality control. This contributes to improved vehicle reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
Furthermore, in the food and beverage processing sector, this lens supports quality assurance by enabling detailed inspection of products and packaging. It can be used to identify foreign objects, verify fill quantities, inspect seals, and confirm the legibility of expiration dates on various food items and containers, thereby enhancing consumer safety and brand reputation.
Suitability and Considerations:
The MVL-KF0818M-12MP is an excellent choice for applications requiring a broad field of view at a relatively close working distance, coupled with high resolution. Its performance is optimized for 12-megapixel sensors and it is particularly advantageous when inspecting larger areas where detail is paramount. It is less suitable for extremely long-range surveillance or applications where ultra-telephoto magnification is the primary requirement. For such cases, longer focal length lenses from the HIKROBOT series, such as the MVL-KF7528M-12MP or models with higher resolution like the MVL-KF5040-25MP, might be more appropriate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is the maximum sensor resolution this lens is designed for?
A: This lens is specifically designed to deliver optimal performance with 12-megapixel resolution industrial cameras.
Q: Can the MVL-KF0818M-12MP be used with cameras that have a different sensor size than 1 inch?
A: Yes, while it supports a 1-inch image circle, it is also compatible with cameras that have smaller sensor formats, though the field of view will be narrower.
Q: What is the minimum working distance for achieving the specified field of view?
A: The minimum object distance (MOD) is 0.3 meters. Beyond this distance, the lens can capture images with the specified fields of view (D: 90.06°, H: 77.16°, V: 61.3°).
Q: How does the manual iris and focus control benefit industrial applications?
A: Manual controls allow for precise, repeatable adjustments to aperture and focus, which is critical for optimizing image quality and consistency in fixed industrial inspection setups where environmental conditions or object positions may vary slightly.
Q: Is this lens suitable for harsh industrial environments with temperature fluctuations?
A: Yes, the lens is built to operate within a temperature range of -10°C to 50°C, making it suitable for many industrial settings.
Q: What is the key advantage of the MVL-KF0818M-12MP compared to other lenses in the same resolution class, such as the MVL-KF0618M-12MPE?
A: The MVL-KF0818M-12MP offers a wider field of view (90.06° diagonal) compared to the MVL-KF0618M-12MPE (which typically has a narrower FOV due to its shorter focal length and wider aperture), making it ideal for inspecting larger areas at closer distances while maintaining high detail.
Q: How does the optical distortion of -4.12% affect image analysis?
A: An optical distortion of -4.12% indicates moderate barrel distortion. While acceptable for many general machine vision tasks, applications requiring extremely precise geometric measurements might necessitate distortion correction in post-processing or the selection of lenses with lower distortion values.
Q: What types of industrial lighting are most compatible with this lens?
A: The lens is designed to work effectively with a variety of industrial lighting techniques, including LED lighting (both structured and uniform illumination), halogen lamps, and fluorescent lights. The F1.8 aperture is beneficial in low-light conditions.
Q: What makes C-Mount lenses a standard choice for machine vision?
A: The C-mount is a standardized mechanical mounting thread for lenses, ensuring broad compatibility with a wide range of industrial cameras. Its robust design and commonality simplify system integration and component replacement.
Q: If I need higher resolution for detecting even finer features, which alternative models should I consider?
A: For applications demanding higher resolution, consider models like the MVL-KF1224M-25MP, MVL-KF1624M-25MP, or MVL-KF2540-25MP, which offer 25-megapixel resolution capabilities.
FAQ
1.Who are We?
Beijing Zhongping Technology Co., LTD., is a one-stop integrated service provider of intelligent manufacturing, belongs to the Gong Doctor Group, is a scientific research, design, marketing, technical services, industrial Internet, international import and export services as one of the science and technology companies.
2.What can you buy from us?
PLC, inverter, human-machine interface, hydraulic products, low-voltage power distribution, industrial robots and core components
3.Is the item in stock or need to be purchased from another supplier?
We have a large inventory of goods and have our own warehouse.
4.What advantages do we have over other suppliers?
Our company has a large amount of inventory and a number of warehouses, but also in the country's important industrial provinces and cities with offices and a number of overseas service points. To provide you with intelligent manufacturing one-stop comprehensive services, save efforts, labor and cost.
5.Can you provide 100% new original authentic products?
We only sell new original genuine, no renovation, no fake, only for the original factory original!
6.How long is the delivery time?
If there is a stock, it will take 2-3 working days to ship, if the quantity is large, it will take 5-7 working days after receiving the payment, if it is not a conventional model, it will take some time, we will inform you of the specific delivery time.
7.Is there technical support available?
Of course, we have a professional technical team that can help you solve technical problems.
8.How do we guarantee quality?
We have three processes to control the quality of goods.
1). Our engineers will inspect the production and quality control in the factory regularly.
2) Incoming materials shall be inspected by experienced purchasing engineers before they can be stored.
3). At least 2 people in the logistics department cross-check the goods to be sent before delivery.
9.Can you guarantee the safe and reliable delivery of your products?
Yes, we strictly adopt the international standard packing. We also use special packaging for dangerous goods, and refrigerated shipping for items with temperature requirements. Special item packaging and general cargo standard packaging requirements may incur additional costs.
10.How about the freight?
The cost depends on how you choose to get the goods. Express is usually the fastest but also the most expensive way. Sea freight is the best solution for large quantities of goods. The exact shipping cost depends on the purchase amount、quantity and weight of your order. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
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