Vision + Automation Products

Camera Link units come in two- or four-tap models

The AViiVA II camera series features sensors with resolution up to 4k pixels with various pitches. Available with Camera Link interface in either four or two taps, the camera delivers 68-dB dynamic range with up to 160-MHz operation in standard format (higher speeds available for custom versions). The first releases will be the EM2 CL series two-tap Camera Link and the EM4 CL series four-tap Camera Link models. They maintain the mechanical footprint of the current AViiVA models—specifically the 56 × 60-mm front face.
e2v, Chelmsford, UK, www.e2v.com

Lens optimized for use with up to 1.3-in. sensors

The APO-Xenoplan 2.0 24-mm lens is designed to perform with Kodak 4-Mpixel microlens-based sensors. The angle from light farther and farther from the sensor’s center will strike the microlenses at nearly the same angle and produce equal illumination across the entire sensor. This eliminates off-axis shading caused by employing conventional C-mount lenses. The 24-mm lens is optimized to cover the 1.3-in. C-mount format and can be used on smaller formats that do not contain the microlenses.
Schneider Optics, Hauppauge, NY, USA, www.schneideroptics.com

Video microscope stores images without PC

The FlyInspector is a standalone system for rapid online inspection and image storage. Equipped with a full high-definition autofocus camera (2.1-Mpixel), the video microscope delivers 1920 × 1080 pixels. The drift-free, self-balancing arm with six axes of movement stays where placed and allows inspection and documentation within a 1-m radius. The integrated lighting permits exact illumination of the inspected area and can be widely adjusted. Image storage is available with one click without requiring an additional PC.
Technolab, Berlin, Germany, www.technolab.de

Sensor available with advanced object recognition

The SVS2 vision sensor is available in two different versions according to the installed control tools: Object Recognition (OBJ) and Advanced Object Recognition (AOR). It is a completely embedded device with optics, red LED illuminator, and electronics included. The sensor is configured via PC through Ethernet communication. Available control typologies include brightness, contrast, position, width, count, pattern match, contour match, and 360-degree pattern match (available only in AOR models).
Datalogic
Bologna, Italy
www.automation.datalogic.com

Metrology system captures 500 million pixels in 3 s

NxtGen-Wash, a metrology technique for washed panel applications, is part of the new NxtGen family of inspection and metrology systems. Darkfield optics detect defects smaller than the optical pixel. The technique achieves high throughput rates and large depth of field. It has the ability to measure panel warp/thickness or concentrator profile ±15 µm. More than 500 million pixels are captured and analyzed in 3 s.
Dark Field Technologies
Orange, CT, USA
www.darkfield.com

USB camera acquires VGA images at 60 frames/s

The Firefly MV model FMVU-13S2C camera is designed around the color version of the 1/3-in. Sony IMX035 CMOS image sensor, which features a 1328 × 1048 square pixel array, high signal-to-noise ratio, high color fidelity, rolling shutter, and no smear. The camera’s USB 2.0, 480-Mbit/s digital interface transfers both data and power and allows full 1328 × 1048-pixel raw Bayer images to be acquired at 23 frames/s or VGA at 60 frames/s using either of the sensor’s 2 × 2-pixel binning or region of interest modes. It complies with the IIDC v1.31 specification. A board-level option, which measures 40 × 25 mm, is available for qualified OEMs.
Point Grey Research
Richmond, BC, Canada
www.ptgrey.com

X-ray camera uses VLA CMOS sensors

The portable SkiaGraph8 PT camera supports x-ray energies of 10–160 kVp, appropriate for medical and veterinary applications as well as industrial inspection applications. The cameras build upon a tiled configuration of RadEye100 very large area (VLA) CMOS image sensors to achieve a total active sensing area of 8 × 8 in. (20 × 20 cm). Real-time imaging occurs at up to 1.4 frames/s (5.3 frames/s in binned mode). Pixel size is 96 µm (5 lp/mm spatial resolution), with more than 4 million pixels overall. A choice of scintillators provides sensitivity as high as 500 ADU/mR.
Rad-icon Imaging
Santa Clara, CA, USA
www.rad-icon.com

PoCL cable assemblies enable smaller camera designs

High-speed 0.8-mm cable assemblies for power over Camera Link (PoCL) are based on the PoCL Base configuration for machine-vision applications. PoCL cables mate to industry-standard shrunk delta ribbon (SDR) 26-position PoCL camera connections, enabling machine-vision cameras to be powered through the data cable rather than a separate power cable, which potentially eliminates the need for a power connector.
3M Electronics Solutions Division
Austin, TX, USA
www.3minterconnects.com

Embedded vision system features multicore processing for multiple cameras

The NI EVS-1464RT embedded vision system is a multicore controller capable of processing images from multiple IEEE 1394 and GigE Vision cameras. The EVS-1464RT features an extended temperature range, real-time operating system, solid-state hard drive, and fanless design suitable for harsh industrial environments. Various connectivity options allow engineers to use many different types of cameras to perform simultaneous inspections. The system can be configured with NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI) and also can integrate with NI LabVIEW graphical system design software and the NI Vision Development Module.
National Instruments
Austin, TX, USA
www.ni.com

Washdown light has 5x intensity of standard high-current LEDs

The Brick spotlight, a high-output washdown light, has six high-current LEDs. The housing is built with 316 stainless steel and is compliant for use in the food industry. The light meets IP68 standards and is corrosion resistant. It is available in white, red, amber, blue, green, cyan, UV, and IR outputs. The light includes an integrated constant-current driver with a built-in strobe input with option for PNP or NPN trigger control. An external driver is not required. The integrated driver also includes variable light intensity control.
Smart Vision Lights
Muskegon, MI, USA
www.smartvisionlights.com

Network camera achieves 30 frames/s in H.264 format

The i-Pro WV-NP502 Super Dynamic 3-Mpixel network camera performs in virtually any lighting condition. With streaming H.264, MPEG-4, and JPEG compression formats available, it achieves 30 frames/s in H.264 format (in 1.3-Mpixel mode). It offers face detection, adaptive black stretch technology, and adaptive digital noise reduction. Auto back focus positions the CCD for accurate focus in both color and black-and-white modes. Minimum illumination is 1.0 lux color and 0.08 lux B/W (at f/1.4 in 1.3-Mpixel mode). The camera features IPv4/v6 compatibility and Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Panasonic System Solutions
Secaucus, NJ, USA
www.panasonic.com/i-Pro

Camera captures two exposures within one frame

The Phantom v310 camera offers a top speed of 3400 frames/s at maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. At reduced resolution, it can record at speeds up to 500,000 frames/s. The wide aspect ratio afforded by the proprietary CMOS sensor allows users to keep moving subjects in-frame longer. Available in color or monochrome, the camera's CMOS sensor features an active pixel size of 20 μm. Exposure times as fast as 1 μs help eliminate blur and accentuate detail. The unit supports 8- and 12-bit pixel depth and incorporates Extreme Dynamic Range (EDR) technology, which allows users to capture two different exposures within a single frame.
Vision Research
Wayne, NJ, USA
www.visionresearch.com