Kowa HC-V Ruggedized Lenses

Kowa HC-V 1″ C-mount industrial lenses feature a patented design that ensures dependable performance, and consistently clear, crisp images with uniform brightness across the entire image, including the corners. These ruggedized lenses are built for use in harsh environments to withstand strong vibrations and impacts.

 Interchangeable iris plates and a two-way reversible nut enable precise focus adjustments, and glued inner glass elements ensure stability. HC-V lenses are compatible with 1″ format sensors including Sony IMX174, CMOSIS CMV4000, and Sony IMX249 sensors. Designed for sensors with a pixel size as small as 5.0μm.

HC-V ruggedized lens series – Courtesy Kowa

Choosing a sensor and matching a lens

If you’ve already chosen your sensor and camera, our knowledge base Guide to Key Considerations in Lens Selection may be helpful.

If you want to read about sensor selection, see our blog “Keys to Choosing the Best Image Sensor“.

Or for expert assistance just call us at 978-474-0044.

Interchangeable iris plates

The HC-V patented design includes interchangeable iris plates. Secured by a lock nut, this insures precise focus that’s vibration resistant. Ideal for rugged industrial environments.

HC-V ruggedized lens series overview – Courtesy Kowa

How to change the iris plates

How to change the iris plates – Courtesy Kowa

Happy to help

We’re pleased to distribute Kowa lenses, and to advise customers on all aspects of machine vision component selection. Whether for sensor, camera, lens, lighting, software, or other components, tell us about your application, and we’ll be happy to guide you to optimal choices. By phone we’re at 978-474-0044, or key in a few application notes below and we’ll reach out to you at your convenience.

1st Vision’s sales engineers have over 100 years of combined experience to assist in your camera and components selection.  With a large portfolio of cameraslensescablesNIC cards and industrial computers, we can provide a full vision solution!

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