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

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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."

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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.

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

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.

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.