Thursday, November 1, 2012
Teledyne Dalsa Releasing New P4 Color/Mono Line Scan Cameras
Teledyne DALSA is pleased to provide advance information on its upcoming Piranha4 1k, 2k
and 4k monochrome and 2k, 4k color cameras. We will be showing live demos of the
Piranha4 4k dual line monochrome and Piranha4 4k trilinear color cameras at Vision 2012 in
Stuttgart in November. The new P4 models use Teledyne DALSA’s advanced CMOS line
scan technology that provides high speed and high image quality for many machine vision
applications.
The following P4 cameras will be demoed at Vision 2012 in Stuttgart (Nov 6~8, 2012)
Released products:
P4-8k/7um, 70kHz, dual line mono camera: P4-CM-08k070-00-R
P4-8k/7um, 50kHz bilinear color camera: P4-CC-08k050-00-R
Beta units:
P4-4k/10um, 100kHz, dual line mono camera: P4-CM-04k10D-00-R
P4-4k/10um, 70kHz, trilinear color camera: P4-CC-04k07T-00-R
Applications
The P4 camera family covers many different applications and markets, including
100% print inspection
Printed circuit board/electronics inspection
Flat panel display
Film inspection
Solar cell inspection
Railway and transportation safety
Vehicle security and border control
Food inspection
Color sorting
Postal sorting
Web inspection
General machine vision, etc
If you need additional information please send me a quick request
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
JAI Introduces New Dual CCD 1.3MP Multispectral Camera
We are pleased to officially rollout the first of the new 1.3 megapixel 2-CCD cameras previewed to you at the November sales meeting in Stuttgart. The new AD-130GE is a 2-CCD multi-spectral camera, identical in concept to the AD-080GE camera. The main differences are higher resolution and greater sensitivity – both the result of the Sony ICX447 CCDs used in the AD-130GE.
Design concept like the original AD-080GE and AD-080CL models, the AD-130GE features a dichroic prism that divides incoming light into visible and near-infrared channels along a common optical path. The visible light is directed to a color CCD offering either raw Bayer output for host based interpolation, or in-camera interpolated RGB output. The NIR wavelengths are directed to a monochrome CCD with excellent sensitivity in the 750nm to 1000nm range.
The AD-130GE features the Sony ICX447 CCDs. These offer 1.3 megapixels of resolution (1296 x 966 pixels), while maintaining the same 1/3” format as the AD-080 series. 31 fps – Despite the higher resolution, the camera’s 49 MHz clock speed enables it to operate at 31 frames per second in continuous mode with Bayer & NIR output, and can even deliver 24-bit RGB output at nearly 30 fps. Better sensitivity – The ICX447 sensors offer improved sensitivity for both visible and NIR light.
Color sensitivity is increased by approximately 20 percent vs. the AD-080 models, while NIR sensitivity is more than 2X the earlier cameras. This, coupled with a low-noise front end, reduces illumination requirements while producing a better signal-to-noise ratio. Dual GigE interfaces – Like the AD-080GE, the new AD-130GE features two GigE Vision interfaces which can be operated in synchronous or asynchronous mode, depending on the application.
Other key camera features include:
Variable partial scan with user-definable height and starting lineProgrammable exposure from 0.4L(11.49μs) to 982L(31.761ms)
Edge Pre-select, Pulse Width Control and Reset Continuous trigger modesSequence trigger mode for on-the –fly change of gain, exposure and ROI
Delayed read out mode for smooth transmission of multi camera applications
Built-in blemish compensationBuilt-in shading compensation
LUTs (Look Up Tables) for gamma correction
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) from 0dB to 21dB
Auto-iris lens video output for lens control
C-mount lens mount -- however, be sure to use lenses designed for multi-CCD cameras (3CCD lenses) and be sure that the lens does not have a built-in IR-cut filter which would create problems for the NIR imaging channel.
JAI’s GigE Vision SDK
As a JAI GigE Vision camera, the AD-130GE is supported by JAI’s SDK and Control Tool. This proven software package is a great sales tool, especially during the evaluation stage. Because it is freely downloadable and fully vendor independent, it is ideal for comparing various products to find the best application fit. It also offers numerous pre-written sample applications to speed and simplify the eval process, along with a large function library for full application development.
Of course, the AD-130GE is fully GigE Vision / GenICam compliant, so customers don’t have to use the JAI SDK. They can choose to use any third-party libraries and development tools as long as they are GigE Vision / GenICam compliant. Core applications for the AD-130GE are the same as for the original AD-080 models. To date, the majority of interest in these cameras has come from customers in the fruit and vegetable inspection realm, where color, ripeness, and other surface properties are checked via the visible channel, while bruising, subsurface decay, and foreign objects are identified in the NIR channel.
Other applications which have shown some interest in multi-spectral sorting or inspection include blister pack or other plastic film containers, inspection of medical seals, traffic management/enforcement, print inspection of banknotes, passports and tickets, electronic circuit board inspection, and surface inspection of textiles
Design concept like the original AD-080GE and AD-080CL models, the AD-130GE features a dichroic prism that divides incoming light into visible and near-infrared channels along a common optical path. The visible light is directed to a color CCD offering either raw Bayer output for host based interpolation, or in-camera interpolated RGB output. The NIR wavelengths are directed to a monochrome CCD with excellent sensitivity in the 750nm to 1000nm range.
The AD-130GE features the Sony ICX447 CCDs. These offer 1.3 megapixels of resolution (1296 x 966 pixels), while maintaining the same 1/3” format as the AD-080 series. 31 fps – Despite the higher resolution, the camera’s 49 MHz clock speed enables it to operate at 31 frames per second in continuous mode with Bayer & NIR output, and can even deliver 24-bit RGB output at nearly 30 fps. Better sensitivity – The ICX447 sensors offer improved sensitivity for both visible and NIR light.
Color sensitivity is increased by approximately 20 percent vs. the AD-080 models, while NIR sensitivity is more than 2X the earlier cameras. This, coupled with a low-noise front end, reduces illumination requirements while producing a better signal-to-noise ratio. Dual GigE interfaces – Like the AD-080GE, the new AD-130GE features two GigE Vision interfaces which can be operated in synchronous or asynchronous mode, depending on the application.
Other key camera features include:
Variable partial scan with user-definable height and starting lineProgrammable exposure from 0.4L(11.49μs) to 982L(31.761ms)
Edge Pre-select, Pulse Width Control and Reset Continuous trigger modesSequence trigger mode for on-the –fly change of gain, exposure and ROI
Delayed read out mode for smooth transmission of multi camera applications
Built-in blemish compensationBuilt-in shading compensation
LUTs (Look Up Tables) for gamma correction
AGC (Automatic Gain Control) from 0dB to 21dB
Auto-iris lens video output for lens control
C-mount lens mount -- however, be sure to use lenses designed for multi-CCD cameras (3CCD lenses) and be sure that the lens does not have a built-in IR-cut filter which would create problems for the NIR imaging channel.
JAI’s GigE Vision SDK
As a JAI GigE Vision camera, the AD-130GE is supported by JAI’s SDK and Control Tool. This proven software package is a great sales tool, especially during the evaluation stage. Because it is freely downloadable and fully vendor independent, it is ideal for comparing various products to find the best application fit. It also offers numerous pre-written sample applications to speed and simplify the eval process, along with a large function library for full application development.
Of course, the AD-130GE is fully GigE Vision / GenICam compliant, so customers don’t have to use the JAI SDK. They can choose to use any third-party libraries and development tools as long as they are GigE Vision / GenICam compliant. Core applications for the AD-130GE are the same as for the original AD-080 models. To date, the majority of interest in these cameras has come from customers in the fruit and vegetable inspection realm, where color, ripeness, and other surface properties are checked via the visible channel, while bruising, subsurface decay, and foreign objects are identified in the NIR channel.
Other applications which have shown some interest in multi-spectral sorting or inspection include blister pack or other plastic film containers, inspection of medical seals, traffic management/enforcement, print inspection of banknotes, passports and tickets, electronic circuit board inspection, and surface inspection of textiles
Dalsa Introduces New Dual Sensor 8K Line Scan Camera
Piranha4 Cameras
Teledyne DALSA raises the performance bar once again with the Piranha4. Powered by our latest high performance CMOS dual line scan imager, the Piranha4 offers resolutions from 1k to 8k pixels in a variety of pixel sizes to let you inspect and detect with unrivalled precision, speed, and responsivity.
Built for Maximum Throughput with Dual Line Scan CMOS
Teledyne DALSA's unique dual line scan CMOS architecture delivers a 2x increase in responsivity. Large full-well capacity maximizes signal coverage for bright light , while low read noise and on-chip CDS ensures superior signal-to-noise at low light. This new image sensor's high dynamic range, combined with on-chip ADC for high speed, gives Piranha4 unprecedented performance.
Precise Sensor Alignment and Programmability for Easy Integration
The Piranha4 is built for the real world with features to ease system integration. Precise sensor alignment across X/Y/Z axes allows reliable, optimized performance in multi-camera systems, while an advanced GenICam compliant user interface makes it easy to set up and control camera parameters such as exposure control, FFC, white balance, gain, test patterns, diagnostics and more.
Piranha4 Camera Models
Model Resolution Pixel Size Line Rate
Piranha4 8k, 70 kHz 8192 x 2 7 µm 70 kHz
Teledyne DALSA raises the performance bar once again with the Piranha4. Powered by our latest high performance CMOS dual line scan imager, the Piranha4 offers resolutions from 1k to 8k pixels in a variety of pixel sizes to let you inspect and detect with unrivalled precision, speed, and responsivity.
Built for Maximum Throughput with Dual Line Scan CMOS
Teledyne DALSA's unique dual line scan CMOS architecture delivers a 2x increase in responsivity. Large full-well capacity maximizes signal coverage for bright light , while low read noise and on-chip CDS ensures superior signal-to-noise at low light. This new image sensor's high dynamic range, combined with on-chip ADC for high speed, gives Piranha4 unprecedented performance.
Precise Sensor Alignment and Programmability for Easy Integration
The Piranha4 is built for the real world with features to ease system integration. Precise sensor alignment across X/Y/Z axes allows reliable, optimized performance in multi-camera systems, while an advanced GenICam compliant user interface makes it easy to set up and control camera parameters such as exposure control, FFC, white balance, gain, test patterns, diagnostics and more.
Piranha4 Camera Models
Model Resolution Pixel Size Line Rate
Piranha4 8k, 70 kHz 8192 x 2 7 µm 70 kHz
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Cameralink to 10 Gige Engine
Pleora Technologies, a global leader in networked video connectivity solutions for high-speed imaging systems, today made industry history with the commercial launch of a high-performance transmitter that streams video at more than 8 Gb/s over standard 10 GigE networks, in real time with low, consistent latency.
"Our 10 GigE video transmitter is a world first that highlights Pleora's industry leadership in high-performance video-over-Ethernet solutions," said Rob Lee, Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Pleora Technologies. "The launch of this first product in our 10 GigE family marks the beginning of a new era in high-performance networked video."
Reliable, Low-Power Architecture
Pleora’s 10 GigE transmitter — the iPORT CL-Ten Dual Medium IP Engine — is based on an innovative, low-power architecture that reflects years of development and refinement in Pleora's engineering labs. It meets growing market demand for reliable high-bandwidth video transport and is ideal for semiconductor, web, and flat-panel inspection systems, as well as new-generation medical and military imaging applications.
Multi-Rate Switched Video Networking
Pleora's iPORT CL-Ten integrates seamlessly with other vision system equipment – such as GigE cameras, PCs, displays, and controllers — in distributed, multi-rate, real-time video networks. "With the iPORT CL-Ten, you can add to existing 1 GigE networks with minimum disruption, or build an entirely new system with a mix of 1 and 10 GigE hardware – but all running on the same Ethernet switch, and using the same Pleora eBUS SDK," said John Philips, Senior Product Manager, Pleora Technologies.
Blazing Speed
The iPORT CL-Ten takes video data from two Camera Link Medium cameras and transports it in real time at more than 8 Gb/s to off-the-shelf PCs over industry-standard copper or fiber-based 10 GigE links. This lowers system costs by limiting the need for expensive and bulky Camera Link cables, extenders, and frame grabbers, while allowing PCs to be located safely away from inspection areas. Faster inspection times, through increased frame rates and maximum resolutions, mean further cost savings.
Pleora's iPORT CL-Ten complies fully with the open GigE Vision and GenICam™ standards, as well as with the Camera Link, PoCL, and CLProtocol standards, easing system design and integration. The iPORT CL-Ten is available as an enclosed unit.
The iPORT CL-Ten IP engine will be on live display this week at Vision China Shanghai 2012. Visitors are welcome to Pleora's booth in Hall W1, Booth 1345.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Dalsa New Icon Camera
Teledyne DALSA Introduces Icon™ – New User Programmable Camera Series for OEMs
WATERLOO, Ontario – October 6, 2011 - Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in machine vision technology, announced today its new Icon™ user programmable camera series for embedded image processing applications. This camera series combines Teledyne DALSA’s expertise in sensors, cameras and image processing with off-the-shelf development tools and libraries.
Teledyne DALSA’s Icon series features high quality, high sensitivity sensors and supports resolutions from VGA to 1600 in color and monochrome formats. It gives vision system developers unprecedented power and flexibility to develop their own embedded imaging applications with the Embedded Sapera™ Vision SDK, a suite of embedded image acquisition, processing, analysis and control libraries using conventional programming languages like C/C++. The Embedded Sapera Vision SDK package also features CamExpert – a field proven camera setup tool – as well as system configuration tools, making it easier to configure, develop, debug, and deploy vision applications.
“The Icon camera series offers OEMs an embedded processing platform with a solid roadmap, field proven image processing software, familiar development tools and Teledyne DALSA’s camera design expertise,” said Inder Kohli, Teledyne DALSA Product Manager. “All of this is offered in a compact, robust and efficient design for autonomous operations.”
Key Features and Benefits
Available in resolutions of 640x480 to 1600x1200 in monochrome and color formats
Bundled as part of the Embedded Sapera Vision SDK, Embedded Sapera Processing features highly optimized image processing primitives, Barcode, OCR, blob analysis, area and geometric search and calibration tools
Prelicensed to run the entire suite of Embedded Sapera Processing
Designed for standalone operations and to carry out necessary actions with the help of onboard general purpose I/O
Communicates with external devices, like PLC, using either Ethernet or RS232 ports
Incorporates non-volatile memory to store user applications and can be configured to run on power up without any assistance from a PC
Features optically isolated inputs and outputs for reliable operations
Available in C and CS-mount versions
Hardware Platform Advantages
In order to process and analyze images deterministically, the Icon camera series features a 1GHz ARM Cortex™-A8 and C64x+™ DSP processor and Microsoft® Windows CE™ real-time operating system. All this combined with low power consumption and a small footprint make the Icon camera series an ideal embedded processing platform.
Software Platform Advantages
Users can develop embedded applications for the Icon camera series using familiar off-the-shelf development tools like Microsoft Visual Studio® targeting Microsoft Windows CE. The Icon camera series offers an open platform to develop embedded applications using either Embedded Sapera Processing or third party image processing libraries.
Camera Details & Availability
The Icon camera series will be available in Q4 2011.
For specifications see below
http://www.phase1tech.com/searchResults-all.cfm?searchbox=icon&category_name=Cameras
WATERLOO, Ontario – October 6, 2011 - Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in machine vision technology, announced today its new Icon™ user programmable camera series for embedded image processing applications. This camera series combines Teledyne DALSA’s expertise in sensors, cameras and image processing with off-the-shelf development tools and libraries.
Teledyne DALSA’s Icon series features high quality, high sensitivity sensors and supports resolutions from VGA to 1600 in color and monochrome formats. It gives vision system developers unprecedented power and flexibility to develop their own embedded imaging applications with the Embedded Sapera™ Vision SDK, a suite of embedded image acquisition, processing, analysis and control libraries using conventional programming languages like C/C++. The Embedded Sapera Vision SDK package also features CamExpert – a field proven camera setup tool – as well as system configuration tools, making it easier to configure, develop, debug, and deploy vision applications.
“The Icon camera series offers OEMs an embedded processing platform with a solid roadmap, field proven image processing software, familiar development tools and Teledyne DALSA’s camera design expertise,” said Inder Kohli, Teledyne DALSA Product Manager. “All of this is offered in a compact, robust and efficient design for autonomous operations.”
Key Features and Benefits
Available in resolutions of 640x480 to 1600x1200 in monochrome and color formats
Bundled as part of the Embedded Sapera Vision SDK, Embedded Sapera Processing features highly optimized image processing primitives, Barcode, OCR, blob analysis, area and geometric search and calibration tools
Prelicensed to run the entire suite of Embedded Sapera Processing
Designed for standalone operations and to carry out necessary actions with the help of onboard general purpose I/O
Communicates with external devices, like PLC, using either Ethernet or RS232 ports
Incorporates non-volatile memory to store user applications and can be configured to run on power up without any assistance from a PC
Features optically isolated inputs and outputs for reliable operations
Available in C and CS-mount versions
Hardware Platform Advantages
In order to process and analyze images deterministically, the Icon camera series features a 1GHz ARM Cortex™-A8 and C64x+™ DSP processor and Microsoft® Windows CE™ real-time operating system. All this combined with low power consumption and a small footprint make the Icon camera series an ideal embedded processing platform.
Software Platform Advantages
Users can develop embedded applications for the Icon camera series using familiar off-the-shelf development tools like Microsoft Visual Studio® targeting Microsoft Windows CE. The Icon camera series offers an open platform to develop embedded applications using either Embedded Sapera Processing or third party image processing libraries.
Camera Details & Availability
The Icon camera series will be available in Q4 2011.
For specifications see below
http://www.phase1tech.com/searchResults-all.cfm?searchbox=icon&category_name=Cameras
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
New Dalsa Genie TS PoE Cameras
WATERLOO, Ontario - August 30, 2011 - Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies company and a global leader in machine vision technology, today introduced the Genie™ TS series cameras. The Genie TS combines advancements in Teledyne DALSA's CMOS imaging sensor technology with a newly optimized camera series that delivers the widest, most powerful feature set ever in a GigE Vision camera.
The Genie TS series will include VGA, 1.2, 1.4, 2, 4, 5, 8 and 12 megapixel formats, reach speeds up to 300 fps and be available in both monochrome and color versions.This next generation imaging platform is packed with advanced features such as image filtering, image compression, color correction, color space conversion, and image transfer-on-demand. Engineered to meet the ever increasing speed and image clarity requirements of machine vision, the Genie TS is the perfect blend of form and function for a wide-range of industrial applications including semiconductor, electronics, food, packaging and other manufacturing and assembly processes. All features are easily accessible with Teledyne DALSA's advanced software tools.
The Genie TS is also the first machine vision camera platform engineered for Intelligent Traffic/Transportation Systems (ITS) applications. Integrated performance and operational capabilities include remarkable dynamic range to optimize image capture from sun-to-shade, motorized lens control with image-to-image aperture, zoom and focus functionality, auto iris, and both RS-485 and RS-232 ports to control peripherals around the camera. These features are all built into a tough, compact body equipped with a GigE Vision®-compliant, direct-to-PC interface which makes high speed data transfer and multi-camera networks easy to deploy. To learn more, download Teledyne DALSA's free white paper, "Capturing a New Vision for Transportation Management and Control," and view the video on the Genie TS Series.
"What makes the Genie TS so versatile is its ability to meet the performance and operational requirements of a wide range of discrete applications," said Manny Romero, Genie product manager for Teledyne DALSA. "From the harsh environments of manufacture and assembly, to the ruggedized, critical performance requirements of transport and security, to the scientific clarity of bio-medical labs and semiconductor clean-rooms, the Genie TS series will accelerate application development, simplify deployment and optimize system management and maintenance."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iipw_jzY4Yo
GigE Vision®
Like all Genie cameras, the Genie TS Series is GigE Vision-compliant, and is based on the AIA (Automated Imaging Association) GigE Vision Standard. This new series of Genie cameras takes full advantage of Gigabit Ethernet technology, transmitting data over standard CAT-5e and CAT-6 cables to distances of up to 100m allowing for a greater distance between the camera and inspection system. Teledyne DALSA continues to lead the deployment of the GigE Vision standard in terms of adopting the technology into their product development efforts.
Software Advantage
The Genie TS cameras are supported by Teledyne DALSA's Sapera™ Essential software and its Genie Framework package for fast and simple camera set-up - from initial set-up to grabbing images in minutes. Moreover, the Genie Framework employs Teledyne DALSA's advanced Trigger-to-Image Reliability engineering, significantly accelerating application development and deployment time by providing developers with a 360º view of the entire acquisition process.
Product Details and Availability
For more information on product specifications, please visit the Genie TS cameras product page. Contact your regional sales representative for more information on planned Genie TS model release dates. For a full resolution image of a Teledyne DALSA Genie TS camera, please visit Teledyne DALSA's online media kit.
The Genie TS series will be featured at the following tradeshows:
Vision China 2011 - Beijing, China: October 26-28, 2011
Vision 2011 - Stuttgart, Germany: November 8-10, 2011
Engimach - Ahmedabad, India: November 23-27, 2011
ITE Japan 2011 - Yokohama, Japan: December 7-9, 2011
About Teledyne DALSA's Machine Vision Products and Services
Teledyne DALSA is a world leader in the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for the machine vision market. Teledyne DALSA image sensors, cameras, smart cameras, frame grabbers, software, and vision solutions are used in thousands of automated inspection systems around the world and across multiple industries including semiconductor, solar cell, flat panel display, electronics, automotive, medical, packaging and general manufacturing.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Sony Introduces New HD block Cameras FCB-EH3300 / FCB-EH3400
Hot on the heels of the introduction of the FCB-EH6300 HD Block Camera, comes another dynamic model featuring 1280 x 720p HD resolution to Sony's line-up of HD Block Cameras, the FCB-EH3400. Clocking in with 28x zoom, this cameras offers outstanding picture quality for applications requiring vibrant, high-resolution images and flexibility. The FCB-EH3400 utilizes a 1/4-type Exmor™ CMOS image sensor, boasting approximately 1,430,000 million effective pixels for extraordinary picture quality.
Highlights:
1280 x 720p High Definition: Ideally suited for Security monitoring applications, the FCB-EH3400 HD block camera offers 1280 x 720p high definition video output.
Digital Output (Y/Cb/Cr 4:2:2): The digital LVDS interface provides easy access for IP and Gigabit Ethernet applications. Thanks to the digital interface, the quality of the camera’s video signal is maintained with minimal deterioration. This can lead to cost savings due to the direct connection to codecs/systems without the need for any additional components.
Temperature Readout: The value of the internal temperature of the FCB-EH3400 camera can be read out via the VISCA™ protocol. When checking the internal temperature of equipment (i.e., speed dome unit), it is possible to use this data to turn a fan or heater on/off inside the equipment as needed.
Color Enhancement: Ideally suited for low vision applications, new color enhancement options can make reading text and pictures less challenging. Available options include monochrome, binary, inverted and enhanced color modes.
Auto Wide-D Mode: The new FCB-EH3400 camera monitors the luminance differences within an image in high contrast environments and automatically switches on and off the Wide D feature according to the contrasted lighting environment. In addition, it is possible to select three levels of luminance differences (low/mid/high).
Additional Wide¬-D Modes: In addition to the Auto Wide-D mode, the new FCB-EH3400 camera features additional modes, including Indoor, Outdoor, One-push WB, ATW, Manual, Sodium Vapor Lamp.
Auto ICR: The FCB-EH3400 features a sensitive image sensor, ideal for day/night functions at less than 0.5 lux (F1.6, 50IRE) with high-sensitivity mode on.
http://www.abcblockcameras.com/block-camera.cfm/Sony-Block-Cameras/FCB-EH3400/ProdID/12297
Highlights:
1280 x 720p High Definition: Ideally suited for Security monitoring applications, the FCB-EH3400 HD block camera offers 1280 x 720p high definition video output.
Digital Output (Y/Cb/Cr 4:2:2): The digital LVDS interface provides easy access for IP and Gigabit Ethernet applications. Thanks to the digital interface, the quality of the camera’s video signal is maintained with minimal deterioration. This can lead to cost savings due to the direct connection to codecs/systems without the need for any additional components.
Temperature Readout: The value of the internal temperature of the FCB-EH3400 camera can be read out via the VISCA™ protocol. When checking the internal temperature of equipment (i.e., speed dome unit), it is possible to use this data to turn a fan or heater on/off inside the equipment as needed.
Color Enhancement: Ideally suited for low vision applications, new color enhancement options can make reading text and pictures less challenging. Available options include monochrome, binary, inverted and enhanced color modes.
Auto Wide-D Mode: The new FCB-EH3400 camera monitors the luminance differences within an image in high contrast environments and automatically switches on and off the Wide D feature according to the contrasted lighting environment. In addition, it is possible to select three levels of luminance differences (low/mid/high).
Additional Wide¬-D Modes: In addition to the Auto Wide-D mode, the new FCB-EH3400 camera features additional modes, including Indoor, Outdoor, One-push WB, ATW, Manual, Sodium Vapor Lamp.
Auto ICR: The FCB-EH3400 features a sensitive image sensor, ideal for day/night functions at less than 0.5 lux (F1.6, 50IRE) with high-sensitivity mode on.
http://www.abcblockcameras.com/block-camera.cfm/Sony-Block-Cameras/FCB-EH3400/ProdID/12297
Thursday, May 12, 2011
New Sony XCG-H280E ITS GigE Camera
Sony – New generation machine vision camera modules target ITS and more
May 11 2011 - Subs & Systems [More Subs & Systems Articles]
With the launch of the new XCG-H280E, Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions division has extended its XCG range of GigE machine vision cameras.
The camera module implements the ICX-674 full HD resolution CCD sensor, capable of running at up to 50fps it is the first sensor to benefit from Sony’s next generation EXview HAD CCD II technology.
The camera module’s resolution, high frame rate and ability to work in low light conditions make it ideally suited to intelligent transport systems (ITS), where image quality, sensititvity and speed are paramount.
The 50mm x 50mm x 57.5mm black / white C mount camera unit delivers a standard output of 1920 x 1080 at 32fps and is fully compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP. The device is GigE v1.2 compliant and upgradable to GigE v2.0. It can also connect to external devices, such as a strobe or detector and trigger, to optimise image exposure.
“The unit has been designed to deliver exceptional performance at a competitive price and has been created with the ITS, high-end security and factory automation markets in mind,” said Stephane Clauss, business development manager at Sony.
Sony plans to follow the launch with two additional colour modules. The XCG-U100CR will use the Sony ICX-274E snsor to deliver a 2 mega-pixel resolution (1600×1200) at 27fps and the XCG-5005CR will use the Sony ICX-625 sensor to deliver a 5 mega-pixel resolution (2448×2048) at 15fps.
May 11 2011 - Subs & Systems [More Subs & Systems Articles]
With the launch of the new XCG-H280E, Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions division has extended its XCG range of GigE machine vision cameras.
The camera module implements the ICX-674 full HD resolution CCD sensor, capable of running at up to 50fps it is the first sensor to benefit from Sony’s next generation EXview HAD CCD II technology.
The camera module’s resolution, high frame rate and ability to work in low light conditions make it ideally suited to intelligent transport systems (ITS), where image quality, sensititvity and speed are paramount.
The 50mm x 50mm x 57.5mm black / white C mount camera unit delivers a standard output of 1920 x 1080 at 32fps and is fully compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP. The device is GigE v1.2 compliant and upgradable to GigE v2.0. It can also connect to external devices, such as a strobe or detector and trigger, to optimise image exposure.
“The unit has been designed to deliver exceptional performance at a competitive price and has been created with the ITS, high-end security and factory automation markets in mind,” said Stephane Clauss, business development manager at Sony.
Sony plans to follow the launch with two additional colour modules. The XCG-U100CR will use the Sony ICX-274E snsor to deliver a 2 mega-pixel resolution (1600×1200) at 27fps and the XCG-5005CR will use the Sony ICX-625 sensor to deliver a 5 mega-pixel resolution (2448×2048) at 15fps.
Friday, April 22, 2011
New JAI 8MP camera
JAI expands its high resolution product offering with two new 8-megapixel models
SAN JOSE, CA — April 21, 2011 — Following a successful preview at the Stuttgart Vision Show in November, JAI has now officially launched two new 8-megapixel industrial grade CCD cameras offering a combination of high resolution, high fidelity, and high frame rates.
The AM-800CL (monochrome) and AB-800CL (color) cameras feature the KAI-08050 quad-tap sensor from Kodak, capable of providing full 3296 x 2472 resolution at 17 fps in monochrome or raw Bayer formats, respectively. A standard Camera Link digital interface supports 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit output. The AB-800CL can also perform internal color interpolation, producing 24-bit RGB output at 8.5 fps.
With the introduction of these cameras, JAI adds strength to its position as a premier supplier of multi-megapixel industrial CCD cameras. The 8-megapixel models bring to more than 20 the total number of JAI cameras currently offered with resolutions between 2 megapixels and 16 megapixels, including single-tap, dual-tap, and now quad-tap models.
The AM-800CL and AB-800CL use the Kodak CCD’s quad-tap architecture for rapid image acquisition, then combine the four taps into two for monochrome or Bayer readout, or a single output channel if in-camera interpolation is used. Built-in channel balancing capabilities are provided to ensure uniformity across the image.
The cameras feature user configurable AOI scanning (partial scanning), multiple binning modes (AM-800CL only), and a variety of acquisition modes, including continuous, single-frame, and multi-frame capture. Advanced image pre-processing features range from auto-gain, auto-shutter, and auto-white balancing, to pixel blemish compensation, flat-field compensation, and a 256-point look-up table for gamma customization.
Like JAI’s other high resolution cameras, the new 8-megapixel models incorporate a list of industrial grade features to maximize performance in machine vision environments. These include precise sensor alignment, advanced thermal management, a built-in temperature sensor, and rugged construction with extensive shock and vibration testing performed.
The cameras can be ordered with either C-mount or F-mount lens mounts. Dimensions depend on the configuration. All models are 55 mm wide and 55 mm high. C-mount housings are 69 mm in length while F-mount models are 98 mm to accommodate the longer flange back distance of F-mount lenses.
About the JAI Group
JAI is a manufacturer of high quality, industrial-grade cameras for the machine vision, transportation, aerospace, homeland security, medical and scientific markets.
JAI’s broad product line features high performance progressive scan CCD cameras with spatial resolutions from VGA to 16 megapixels; traditional interlaced video cameras; intensified cameras with sensitivity to light levels as low as .00001 lux, and a range of innovative 2CCD and 3CCD prism-block cameras including both area scan and line scan models.
Physical interfaces include the Camera Link® and GigE Vision® high performance digital standards, as well as both TV-standard and analog progressive scan output.
JAI cameras help improve customer businesses in a variety of ways, whether by improving quality and accuracy, lowering costs, increasing yields, or simply enabling better service. In addition to cameras, JAI’s traffic solutions group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialized traffic systems. Solutions are based on JAI-developed hardware and software, which is often integrated with third-party products.
SAN JOSE, CA — April 21, 2011 — Following a successful preview at the Stuttgart Vision Show in November, JAI has now officially launched two new 8-megapixel industrial grade CCD cameras offering a combination of high resolution, high fidelity, and high frame rates.
The AM-800CL (monochrome) and AB-800CL (color) cameras feature the KAI-08050 quad-tap sensor from Kodak, capable of providing full 3296 x 2472 resolution at 17 fps in monochrome or raw Bayer formats, respectively. A standard Camera Link digital interface supports 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit output. The AB-800CL can also perform internal color interpolation, producing 24-bit RGB output at 8.5 fps.
With the introduction of these cameras, JAI adds strength to its position as a premier supplier of multi-megapixel industrial CCD cameras. The 8-megapixel models bring to more than 20 the total number of JAI cameras currently offered with resolutions between 2 megapixels and 16 megapixels, including single-tap, dual-tap, and now quad-tap models.
The AM-800CL and AB-800CL use the Kodak CCD’s quad-tap architecture for rapid image acquisition, then combine the four taps into two for monochrome or Bayer readout, or a single output channel if in-camera interpolation is used. Built-in channel balancing capabilities are provided to ensure uniformity across the image.
The cameras feature user configurable AOI scanning (partial scanning), multiple binning modes (AM-800CL only), and a variety of acquisition modes, including continuous, single-frame, and multi-frame capture. Advanced image pre-processing features range from auto-gain, auto-shutter, and auto-white balancing, to pixel blemish compensation, flat-field compensation, and a 256-point look-up table for gamma customization.
Like JAI’s other high resolution cameras, the new 8-megapixel models incorporate a list of industrial grade features to maximize performance in machine vision environments. These include precise sensor alignment, advanced thermal management, a built-in temperature sensor, and rugged construction with extensive shock and vibration testing performed.
The cameras can be ordered with either C-mount or F-mount lens mounts. Dimensions depend on the configuration. All models are 55 mm wide and 55 mm high. C-mount housings are 69 mm in length while F-mount models are 98 mm to accommodate the longer flange back distance of F-mount lenses.
About the JAI Group
JAI is a manufacturer of high quality, industrial-grade cameras for the machine vision, transportation, aerospace, homeland security, medical and scientific markets.
JAI’s broad product line features high performance progressive scan CCD cameras with spatial resolutions from VGA to 16 megapixels; traditional interlaced video cameras; intensified cameras with sensitivity to light levels as low as .00001 lux, and a range of innovative 2CCD and 3CCD prism-block cameras including both area scan and line scan models.
Physical interfaces include the Camera Link® and GigE Vision® high performance digital standards, as well as both TV-standard and analog progressive scan output.
JAI cameras help improve customer businesses in a variety of ways, whether by improving quality and accuracy, lowering costs, increasing yields, or simply enabling better service. In addition to cameras, JAI’s traffic solutions group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialized traffic systems. Solutions are based on JAI-developed hardware and software, which is often integrated with third-party products.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Customer Service in the 21st Centry
As the age of electronic communication continues with email, texting and twittering we don't get the opportunity to listen to each other. Yes we can all respond in a timely manner and supply good customer service. How is customer service really defined? Is it the ability to service a single request that has been asked of you? Or is to satisfy the current request and educate your customer on there options as well as listen to what the customer’s needs are and offer solutions.
I recently have been lucky enough to be on the positive side of a customer service challenge.
After receiving an urgent request through 1 of our websites in which a customer needed to have a camera ordered and delivered next day which was Saturday. The customer had recently had a not so positive experience with a company that responded to him and made promises that were not achieved.
It was 4:30 on Friday and the customer supplied me with a credit card and begged me to promise a Saturday delivery. After checking with our Operation Manager it was possible to get the unit packed up and shipped, the downside is the cost involved in next day Saturday delivery. We were able to ask a relative who was traveling to the area to bring the unit to me that evening and I delivered the package the next day. The customer was very appreciative and expressed his confidence in our company and the ability to help him. We will continue to supply him with products in the future and have established a trust and confidence with the customer and the start of a long term partnership.
The ability to listen and understand a customer’s request cannot be replaced by a quick email or text.
We must take the time to listen and reply with an educated and timely response!
.
I recently have been lucky enough to be on the positive side of a customer service challenge.
After receiving an urgent request through 1 of our websites in which a customer needed to have a camera ordered and delivered next day which was Saturday. The customer had recently had a not so positive experience with a company that responded to him and made promises that were not achieved.
It was 4:30 on Friday and the customer supplied me with a credit card and begged me to promise a Saturday delivery. After checking with our Operation Manager it was possible to get the unit packed up and shipped, the downside is the cost involved in next day Saturday delivery. We were able to ask a relative who was traveling to the area to bring the unit to me that evening and I delivered the package the next day. The customer was very appreciative and expressed his confidence in our company and the ability to help him. We will continue to supply him with products in the future and have established a trust and confidence with the customer and the start of a long term partnership.
The ability to listen and understand a customer’s request cannot be replaced by a quick email or text.
We must take the time to listen and reply with an educated and timely response!
.
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