dart M
A camera based on the modular principle
The dart M is a modular, board level camera with GigE interface and an optimum price/performance ratio. Use the modular principle to put together a camera that is an exact fit for your application.
Modular
Camera configuration according to individual requirementsCompact and lightweight
Board level design offers small size and reduced weightGigE interface
Enables long cable lengths and multi-camera setupsTop price/performance ratio
Maximum flexibility and quality at a low price
The dart M building block
The dart M camera adapts to the installation situation of your application: based on the camera module, you can put together a modular camera that meets your requirements and obtain an easy-to-integrate, cost-efficient camera. The sensor on the camera module, distance between sensor and Ethernet socket, power supply, and lens mount can all be flexibly selected.
Camera module
Get the camera module with the latest CMOS sensors from Sony and choose between color and monochrome as well as resolutions up to 12 MP.
To easily integrate the camera module into your application, continue with the selection of further components. If you would like to develop your own, the camera module can also be integrated into your own electronics.
Flat flex cable
Connect the camera module and interface board (or your own electronics) using a 5 cm, 15 cm, or 30 cm flat flex cable. This separation saves space at the image acquisition location and allows you to flexibly decide on the orientation of the interface board or your own electronics.
Interface board
If you decide to use the GigE standard RJ45 connector in your application, you have two interface boards to choose from: either the one-cable solution via PoE (Power over Ethernet) or the two-cable solution via AUX power to connect the camera from the interface board to the host system.
Lens mount
You can use the camera module as a bare board version or choose between the lens connections: S-, CS-, and CS-mount with IR cut filter. The camera is space-saving both without (27 mm x 27 mm at 10 g) and with lens mount (29 mm x 29 mm at 15 g).
GigE interface for complex vision systems
The GigE interface stands for technical flexibility in terms of cable connection and multi-camera systems.
It enables maximum cable lengths of up to 100 meters between the camera and host system. In addition, the power supply can be obtained via the data cable using PoE. The single-cable solution reduces the installation effort of the vision system, especially in applications with limited installation space.
It also makes complex installations with multiple cameras very simple. Multi-camera systems can be precisely synchronized and/or operated in real time using the Precision Time Protocol (PTP). PTP standardizes the way components in the vision system synchronize their time, offering precision on the order of a few nanoseconds.
More about GigE in the knowledge articleApplication example
In complex systems, camera technology is built deep into the system. Flexible solutions allow imaging to be implemented to suit different environments.
