Kowa LM16HC-V | 1" Ruggedized 16mm 5MP C-Mount Lens
Kowa LM16HC-V: Ruggedized 5MP C-Mount Lens for High-Performance Industrial Applications
The Kowa LM16HC-V is a 1" ruggedized industrial lens with a focal length of 16mm, designed for demanding machine vision applications. It supports high-resolution 5MP sensors with pixel sizes down to 5.0μm, such as the Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, and IMX249, ensuring sharp and accurate imaging. This lens features excellent brightness in the corners, even at wide apertures, thanks to its superior optical design. Its manual focus and aperture control offer precise adjustments for diverse imaging needs.
What sets the Kowa LM16HC-V apart is its rugged construction, built to withstand high vibrations and shocks. Its internal glass elements are glued, enhancing stability, while the lock nut mechanism secures focus without screws, ensuring reliability in harsh environments. The lens operates in temperatures ranging from -10°C to +50°C, making it ideal for industrial and outdoor applications like ITS/traffic control, machine vision systems, and factory automation.
For applications that require high durability and precision in challenging conditions, the Kowa LM16HC-V offers outstanding performance, making it a valuable tool for professionals in industrial automation and surveillance.
Features:
- 1" 5MP C-mount lens
- 16mm focal length
- Suitable for sensors with 5.0µm pixel size
- Rugged, shock-resistant design
- Glued internal glass for increased stability
- Manual focus and aperture control
- Wide temperature range (-10°C to +50°C)
Applications:
- ITS/Traffic control systems
- Machine vision for factory automation
- High-speed industrial inspection
- Surveillance in harsh environments
- Robotics and automation systems
| Focal Length | f=16mm |
| F-Number | F=1 : 1.4, 2.8, 4, 8 |
| Picture Size | 9.6x12.8mm |
| Angle Of View | Ver. Angle - 33.6° Hor. Angle - 44.3° Dia. Angle - 54.3° |
| Distortion | -1.0% |
| Field Of View | Ver. Angle - 186.2 mm Hor. Angle - 251.5 mm Dia. Angle - 318.3 mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.3m |
| Flange Back | 17.526 mm in air |
| Back Focus | 12.6 mm in air |
| Filter Screw Size | M35.5x0.5 |
| Front/Rear Effective Dia. | Front Φ21.5mm / Rear Φ18.8mm |
| Mount | C-Mount |
| Exit Pupil | -128.5mm |
| Temperature Range | -10°C ~ +50°C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20°C ~ +60°C |
| Resolution Center/Corner | Center 120lp/mm / Corner 100lp/mm |
| Weight | 120g |
