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

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