Kowa LM4NC3 | 1/2" 4mm 3CCD Megapixel Lens
High-Precision Kowa LM4NC3 Lens for Industrial & Machine Vision Applications
The Kowa LM4NC3 1/2" 4mm 3CCD Megapixel Lens is a premium fixed focal lens designed for industrial imaging and machine vision applications where precision and durability are paramount. Featuring a robust metal housing and metal mount, this lens ensures long-lasting performance even in demanding environments. With a manual control for both focus and iris, it provides users with the flexibility to fine-tune their imaging setups for optimum clarity.
This lens boasts a wide focal length of 4mm, an aperture range of F1.8 to F16, and can handle pixel sizes as small as 4.5µm, making it perfect for megapixel sensors. Its C-mount design ensures compatibility with various industrial cameras. The lens' wide field of view (horizontal: 201mm, vertical: 142mm) at minimum working distances makes it ideal for capturing expansive areas in machine vision systems and industrial inspection setups. With a wavelength range of 400nm to 1000nm, this lens supports applications in varying lighting conditions.
For industries where accuracy and high resolution are critical, such as quality control, security monitoring, and automated systems, the Kowa LM4NC3 stands out as a trusted choice.
Features:
- Fixed focal lens with 4mm focal length
- Manual iris and focus control
- Wide aperture range (F1.8 - F16)
- Metal housing and metal mount for durability
- High-resolution performance with 120 lp/mm center resolution
- C-mount compatible for versatile camera integration
- Suitable for pixel sizes as small as 4.5µm
- Operating temperature range of -10°C to +50°C
Applications:
- Industrial inspection and quality control
- Automated production systems
- Machine vision applications for precision imaging
- Commercial and industrial security camera systems
- Robotics and automation systems for object recognition
- Medical imaging devices requiring high-resolution optics
- Surveillance for wide-area monitoring
| Aperture (F-stop) | 1.8 - 16 |
| Aperture (control) | Manual |
| Application field | Broadcast, Machine Vision |
| Back focus in air (mm) | 14.7 |
| Control (focus) | Manual |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, horizontal (mm) | 201 |
| Field of view at minimum working distance, vertical (mm) | 142 |
| Filter size (mm) | M46 x P0.75 |
| Focal length (mm) | 4 |
| Focus range (m) | 0.1 - ∞ |
| Mount | C-mount |
| Pixel size (µm) | 4.5 |
| Resolution, centre (lp/mm) | 120 |
| Resolution, margin (lp/mm) | 100 |
| Sensor size | 1/2" |
| Series | NC3 |
| Size (mm) | Ø48 x 68.7 |
| TV distortion (%) | -5 |
| Temperature range (℃) | -10°C - +50°C |
| Type of lens | Fixed Focal Lens |
| Wavelength range | Peak Coating (400nm – 1000nm) |
| Weight (g) | 111 |



