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Water-Resistance Specifications

FeatureCobaltSubConn MCBH8M
Depth Rating1,000 meters6,000 meters
Ingress Protection RatingIP69K+ equivalentIP69K+ equivalent
Safety Margin50%50%

Physical Specifications

PropertyValue
Mass in Air550 grams
Weight in Water100 grams
Material CompositionNaval-grade, Corrosion Resistant Aluminum - Dark Grey, Abrasion-Resistant, Hard-Anodized Coating
Front PortDomed Scratch-Resistant Sapphire with Internal AR Coating
Bracket MaterialAluminum 6061
Baseline100mm
Operating Temperature-20°C to 85°C

Power Specifications

PropertyValue
Operating Current380mA
Operating Wattage1.90W
Maximum Current400mA
Maximum Wattage2W

Lens Specifications

SpecificationAquagon
TypeLow-Distortion
Focus TypeFixed Focus
Focal Length3.0mm
Lens Aperturef/1.6
Minimum Focus Distance25cm
Lens Element Count7 with 2 aspherical, 2 extra-low dispersion
Lens CoatingsDGS™ MULTI-COATING
Distortion<-1.5%
Back Focal Length2.05mm
IR Filter650nm
Horizontal FOV (In Water)78°
Vertical FOV (In Water)67°
Diagonal FOV (In Water)93°

Image Sensor Specifications

PropertyValue
Image Sensor1/2.9” Omnivision OmniPixel 3-GS™ CMOS
Sensor ColorRGB
Sensor TypeFront-Side Illuminated
Pixel Size3 µm (H) × 3 µm (V)
Electronic Shutter TypeGlobal Shutter
Max Resolution3200x1200
Max Framerate60fps with MJPEG
Color Channels3
Bits Per Channel8 bits
Compression FormatsYUY2, MJPEG
ConnectionUSB 2.0 High Speed / UVC Compliant / V4L2 Compatible

Image Compression Specifications

MJPEGYUY2
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:2

Supported Resolutions and Framerates

ResolutionMJPEGYUY2
3200x120015, 30, 40, 50, 60 fps5 fps
2560x72015, 30, 40, 50, 60 fps5 fps
1600x60015, 30, 40, 50, 60 fps-
1280x48015, 30, 40, 50, 60 fps5 fps
640x240-15, 30 fps

Software Requirements (Image Retrieval)

PropertyValue
External SoftwareNone Required (Plug-and-Play)
ProtocolUVC (USB Video Class) Compliant
Windows SupportNative Support - No drivers needed
macOS SupportNative Support - No drivers needed
Linux SupportNative Support - V4L2 compatible

Frame-Sync Specifications

Leader-Follower Notes

Connect two cameras and configure your camera at any resolution and any framerate.

Follower-Only Signal Specification

FPSFrequency RangeDuty CycleRising EdgeLogic Level
60FPS / 59.94 NTSC60Hz ± 0.130%50ns or less3.3V
50FPS50Hz ± 0.130%50ns or less3.3V
40FPS40Hz ± 0.130%50ns or less3.3V
30FPS30Hz ± 0.130%50ns or less3.3V
15FPS15Hz ± 0.130%50ns or less3.3V

Pinout Specifications

Cabling used for Data Pairs must be USB or Ethernet Grade Cables.
Cobalt (6 Pin) USB CableCOB-1461
1Black : Ground
2Red : +5V
3White : DATA -
4Green : DATA +
5Blue : FSIN (Frame-Sync)
6Brown : Strobe

CAD Files

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explore3D (Cobalt) STEP File

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explore3D (Cobalt) Drawing (PDF)

NDAA Section 889 Compliance

This product is fully compliant with Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). We do not utilize any covered telecommunications equipment, video surveillance equipment, or services from prohibited entities (including Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, Dahua, or their affiliates). This product contains compliant core processing components and zero proprietary firmware, ensuring a secure hardware profile free of restricted data pathways.

CE (Conformité Européenne)

This product is CE certified, indicating conformance with relevant European Union directives and regulations regarding health, safety, and environmental protection. This certification validates that the product meets the high standards required for sale within the European Economic Area.