The Imaging Source DFK 23GM021.I GigE color camera with auto iris control (DC), 1/3″ Aptina CMOS MT9M021
Industrial Machine Vision Cameras, Frame Grabbers, and Video Converters

The Imaging Source : DFK 23GM021.I
Description
The Imaging Source DFK 23GM021.I GigE color cameras are ideally suited to applications, which require high capture rates, excellent picture quality and great performance. The industrial cameras ship with extremely sensitive, low noise sensors from Sony and Aptina, which offer exceptional color reproduction. Integration into new or existing applications is straightforward, as the cameras ship in a compact, robust and industrial housing. Additionally, the built-in Gigabit Ethernet interface allows for very long cable lengths.
Features
DFK 23GM021.I features include:
- 1/3 ” Aptina CMOS
- 1280×960 pixel, up to 60 images/s
- Auto iris control
- Casing compatible to most analog cameras
Specifications
General Behavior | |
Video formats @ Frame rate | 1280×960 RGB32 @ 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 8 fps 1280×960 Y800 @ 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 8 fps 1280×960 Y16 @ 30, 25, 20, 15, 8 fps 1024×768 RGB32 @ 75, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 10 fps 1024×768 Y800 @ 75, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 10 fps 1024×768 Y16 @ 37, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10 fps 1280×720 RGB32 @ 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 10 fps 1280×720 Y800 @ 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 10 fps 1280×720 Y16 @ 40, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10 fps 640×480 RGB32 @ 115, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15 fps 640×480 Y800 @ 115, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15 fps 640×480 Y16 @ 58, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15 fps |
Sensitivity | 0.05 lx |
Dynamic range | 8 / 12 bit |
Interface (optical) | |
IR cut filter | no |
Sensor specification | |
Shutter | Global |
Format | 1/3 “ |
Resolution | H: 1280, V: 960 |
Pixel size | H: 3.75 µm, V: 3.75 µm |
Lens mount | C/CS |
Interface (electrical) | |
Interface | GigE |
Supply voltage | 11 to 13 VDC or PoE: 48 to 56 VDC |
Current consumption | approx 400 mA at 12 VDC |
Interface (mechanical) | |
Dimensions | H: 29 mm, W: 29 mm, L: 57 mm |
Mass | 65 g |
Adjustments (man) | |
Shutter | 1/20000 to 30 s |
Gain | 0 to 9 dB |
Adjustments (auto) | |
Shutter | 1/20000 to 30 s |
Gain | 0 to 9 dB |
Environmental | |
Max. temperature (operation) | -5 °C to 45 °C |
Max. temperature (storage) | -20 °C to 60 °C |
Max. humidity (operation) | 20 % to 80 % non-condensing |
Max. humidity (storage) | 20 % to 95 % non-condensing |