Guppy F-146
Guppy - Ultra-compact camera with IEEE 1394a interface
Last time buy: 2024, August 31 | Last time shipment: 2026, August 31
Guppy F-146 with Sony ICX267 runs 17.0 frames per second at 1.4 MP resolution.
Guppy is an ultra-compact, inexpensive IEEE 1394a VGA machine vision camera. This reliable mainstream FireWire camera addresses a wide range of imaging applications. With its ultra-compact, small housing, Guppy is the perfect fit for all applications with space constraints.
Technical data
| Interface | IEEE 1394a - 400 Mb/s, 1 port |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1392 (H) × 1040 (V) |
| Sensor | Sony ICX267 |
| Sensor type | CCD Progressive |
| Sensor size | Type 1/2 |
| Pixel size | 4.65 µm × 4.65 µm |
| Lens mount (default) | C-Mount, CS-Mount |
| Max. frame rate at full resolution | 17 fps |
| ADC | 12 Bit |
| Bit depth | 8-bit or 12-bit |
|---|---|
| Monochrome pixel formats | Mono8, Mono12, Mono16 |
| Raw color pixel formats | Raw8, Raw12, Raw16 |
| Operating temperature | +5 °C to +45 °C |
|---|---|
| Power requirements (DC) | 8 V to 36 V |
| Power consumption | <2 W (@ 12 VDC) |
| Mass | 50 g |
| Body dimensions (L × W × H in mm) | 48.2 × 30 × 30 (including connectors) |
| Regulations | CE: 2014/30/EU (EMC), 2011/65/EU, including amendment 2015/863/EU (RoHS); FCC Class B |
- Look-up table (LUT)
- Area of interest (AOI), separate AOI for auto features
- Auto gain (0 to 24 dB)
- Auto exposure (40 µs to 67 s)
- Auto white balance
- Storable user sets
The Guppy F-146B/F-146C has a very economical price, is ultra-compact and fits a large variety of applications:
- Machine vision
- Quality control
- Robotics
- Industrial inspection
- Security and surveillance
Installing and operating the camera
Software and firmware
- Software downloads: Vimba, other SDKs and tools
- To obtain firmware for your Guppy camera, please contact Support.
FAQs and application notes
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Data sheets
3D CAD Files (STEP)
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Accessories
Allied Vision approved machine vision accessories have been selected by our experts to deliver best possible image quality to your application with the greatest possible reliability. Our technicians and engineers conduct extensive tests with accessories such as lenses and interface cables in combination with our cameras. That way, we can recommend the best possible accessories and ensure maximal performance of your Allied Vision camera.
Vimba Suite
Have you heard of Vimba, our platform independent SDK (software development kit)?
Thanks to our in-house software you can easily integrate our cameras into any system and manage them centrally.
Vimba runs on Windows, Linux, and Linux for ARM.
With Vimba, you can acquire images and control your Allied Vision camera instantly, program complex vision applications or connect to third-party libraries.