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Teledyne Dalsa Nano XL-M4090 cameras – 16MP cameras are now faster, cheaper and smaller!

The Genie Nano XL-M4090 offers the On-Semi Python 16K monochrome sensor with a resolution of 4096 x 4096.  Nano XL-M4090 offers Teledyne Dalsa’s “Burst Acquisition” and “Turbo Drive” features allow for capturing images at 30 fps in 16 Megapixel resolution while maintaining good image quality.  

The new Nano XL camera provides 16 MP at a fraction of the cost of older KAI-16000 image sensors with improved performance, faster frame rates, and smaller image format!

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The new cameras are fully GigE Vision compliant with higher frame rates achievable with partial scan modes and packed with beneficial features

Features and Benefits at a glance

  • Resolution – 4096 x 4096 with 4.5um pixels
  • Speed – Using the latest global shutter CMOS technology, the new 16MP XL more than doubles the frame rate of previous 16MP CCD cameras using the KAI-16000 sensor.  Utilizing Turbodrive, and 500 MB of on-board memory; frame rates of 30 fps can be reached  (Read more about TurboDrive )
  • Cost per Pixel is dramatically reduced!  – Pricing starting below $4300 provides a substantial savings for the same resolution vs older 16 MP CCD models.  
  • Lens mount options / Pixel Pitch – On-Semi uses 4.5um pixels providing a APS-H optical format (32.6mm diagonal) while still maintaining good performance and low noise.  The XL has a M42 mount and will have a M42 to F-mount adapter available. 
  • On-board memory – 500 MB
  • Wide Temperature range – 20 deg. C to + 60 C

Applications include:

  • Machine Vision inspection
  • Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS) 
  • Large scale metrology
  • Pick and Place machines
  • Motion monitoring
  • Aerial Surveillance






 On-Semi has continued to expand the image sensor line and in turn, it is available from various camera manufacturers and interfaces.  

If you do not need 16MP, the Dalsa Nano product line has become very extensive with resolutions from VGA to 25MP.  Click here NOW to see the complete portfolio

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Teledyne Dalsa Nano XL-M5100 cameras providing 25MP resolution for < $6K!

The Genie Nano XL-M5100 offers the On-Semi Python 25K global shutter sensor with a resolution of 5120 x 5120 at an incredible price!  In conjunction with Teledyne Dalsa’s  “Turbo Drive”, 20 frames per second (fps) can be achieved at full 25 Megapixel resolution.   

Compared to other cameras with 20MP+ resolution, the Nano XL camera provides 25 MP at price savings of over $1000.    Great performance, faster frame rates, and smaller image format!

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The new cameras are fully GigE Vision compliant with higher frame rates achievable with partial scan modes and packed with beneficial features

Features and Benefits at a glance

  • Resolution – 5120 x 5120 with 4.5um pixels;  M42 mount (M42 to F-mount adapter available )
  • Speeds unsurpassed with Turbodrive – Using the latest global shutter CMOS technology, the new 25MP XL coupled with Dalsa Turbodrive technology can achieve 20 fps  (Read more about TurboDrive )
  • Price points that are now affordable!  – Pricing starting below $6K now provides 25MP resolution at a fantastic price.   Pricing is significantly lower at OEM prices! 
  • Sensor Improvements of the ON-Semi Python 25K vs the ON Semi Vita 25K
    • The read noise of the Python 25K is almost half of the Vita 25K sensor.  
    • Natively the Python 25K is faster than the Vita 25K.  Depending on the interface, this will be faster than comparable high resolution sensors.  
  • On-board memory – 500 MB
  • Wide Temperature range – 20 deg. C to + 60 C

Applications include:

  • Machine Vision inspection
  • Medical Imaging
  • Large scale metrology
  • Pick and Place machines
  • Motion monitoring
  • Aerial Surveillance




 ON-Semi has continued to expand the image sensor line and in turn, it is available from various camera manufacturers and interfaces.  

If you do not need 25MP, the Dalsa Nano product line has become very extensive with resolutions from VGA to 25MP.  Click here NOW to see the complete Nano portfolio

Turbo Drive is truly an innovation allowing you to surpass GigE data rates using standard GigE interfaces.  Learn more in this short video on how this is accomplished!

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How does a 3CCD camera improve color accuracy and spatial resolution versus standard Bayer color cameras?

In applications where high color accuracy and spatial resolution are required, there are distinct advantages of 3-CCD digital cameras versus Bayer mosaic color alternatives.  JAI cameras provide 3-CCD camera solutions to provide high color fidelity in various resolutions.





Models available (Click on model for specs)


Model #      Resolution          Interface

AT-140CL   1392 x 1040          Camera link
AT-140GE   1392 x 1040         GigE
AT-200CL    1625 x 1236         Camera link
AT-200GE   1625 x 1236         GigE
CV-M9CL     1039 x 744          Camera link
CV-M9GE     1039 x 744         GigE  

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All 3-CCD digital cameras use dichroic prism optics to split incoming light into three distinct color channels for precise RGB values with full spatial resolution.

The diagram above shows the incoming light path being diverted to separate image sensors in turn having a RGB value co-site sampled.




Color Fidelity

Bayer mosaic color cameras use a pattern of color filters and an interpolation process to estimate the approximate RGB value of a give pixel. With a 3-CCD camera, a specific R, G and B value is captured for each pixel. This inherently produces higher color precision in the 3-CCD output.

The spectral curves resulting from the hard dichroic prism coating are much steeper than the curves from the soft polymer dyes used in Bayer filters. This enables the 3-CCD cameras to produce exceptional accurate color data without the uncertainty that comes with the overlap regions (Area in grey below in the illustration )



High Dynamic Range
In addition to reducing color precision, the overlap in the color filter response also results in part of each pixel’s well capacity filling with photons resulting from the cross-talk, thus decreasing the available well capacity. Precision responses from the dichroic coating enable each channel to efficiently use the full well capacity of the pixel, allowing the maximum possible dynamic range.

Color Space calibration
JAI’s 3-CCD digital cameras include a sophisticated linear color matrix circuit which enables color
matching between camera data and calibrated printers, monitors and other devices. Built in presets are provided to output the color information in the proper format for the sRGB or Adobe RGB industrial standard color space.  


The end Result
The two images below compare results from a 5-megapixel Bayer color camera (left) with the 2- megapixel JAI AT-200 camera (right). Despite having 2.5X the resolution, the 5 megapixel cameras soft polymer dye color filters and the interpolation process result in significant color contamination, less differentiation between similar colors, and reduced sharpness of the image.  


Additional images for comparison are below to demonstrate the fidelity of a 3-CCD camera vs Bayer cameras


Click on the video below now for a full presentation on detailing how 3-CCD cameras improve color accuracy

Need to discuss how a 3-CCD color camera will benefit your application?  1st Vision’s sales engineers all have 25+ years of experience in industrial imaging and can review this in detail. 

JAI also makes 2-CCD, 3-CMOS and 4-CCD line scan cameras. Click here now for more information (see multi-sensor tab)

Need to understand more about Bayer color cameras?  Download this white paper now
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Upgrade your 5MP CCD (Sony ICX625) camera for higher performance with an Allied Vision Mako G-507 (IMX264)

Allied Vision introduces the Mako G-507 with the new Sony IMX264 CMOS image sensor. This camera is perfect replacement to the older 5 megapixel Sony ICX625 and ICX655 with an identical image sensor format (2/3″ ).  This provides an easy upgrade path for current CCD sensors to the new CMOS sensors

Higher performance, lower cost, no optics change, no brainer!


What are the benefits of the new Sony Pregius IMX264 image sensor over its CCD predecessor, the Sony ICX625?

Sonys new Pregius CMOS series sensors provide a higher saturation capacity (aka well depth) and in turn dynamic range.  Sensitivity increases significantly along with reduced noise with < 3 electrons of dark noise!   See our comparison of the faster IMX250 Vs ICX625 for further details.  (Note:  The IMX264 is the slower version of the IMX250, but with similar performance ) 

Why choose the Allied Vision Mako G-507?

The Mako G-507 is an industrial GigE camera with a ultra-compact form factor and same mounting positions as many analog cameras for easy upgrades.  All Mako models include Power Over Ethernet (PoE), three opto-insulated outputs and a 64 Mbyte image buffer.  

Features include: 

  • Color and Monochrome versions
  • GigE Vision compliant interface
  • Auto gain (0 to 40 dB )
  • Auto exposure for changing lighting environments
  • Auto white balance (Color models only)
  • Decimation
  • Region of Interest (ROI) with separate ROI auto features.  
  • Many customization’s are available including white medical housings.

 

Click  HERE now for Full specifications for the Allied Vision Mako G-507  

 

View this video for a quick overview of the features found in the Mako camera series

 
If you like the Sony IMX264 but need more features in the camera, the Manta camera line is the next step up with a 128 Mbyte image buffer, additional I/O, RS232 communications and configurable options including right angle heads. 
 

Full specifications for the Allied Vision Manta G-507 can be found HERE

Need help in specifying a camera?  All sales engineers at 1st Vision have 25+ years of experience and can help you along with specifying the right lens and hardware components. 

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