Improper selection of the correct quality and type of machine vision lens can make your camera selection useless!
In many cases, we see customers attempting to choose a low quality lens for a camera that really needs quality optics to resolve the pixel sizes. Conversely, we also see customers trying to over specify a lens, where you simply need a lens that’s “good enough”
1st Vision has a white paper to help in the lens selection and provide valuable knowledge on various topics to make the best decisions.
Sony’s popular Pregius (IMX) image sensors have expanded the camera offering with 3.1MP and 5MP resolutions. This sensor has continued to impress us with high dynamic range, low noise and excellent sensitivity. (Learn more on this image sensor here ) As debuted in the 2.3MP, IMX174 and IMX249 sensors, the image sensors are released with slow and fast versions of a given resolution. This directly translates to lower and higher cost cameras within a given resolution. In cases where you do not need speed, you can benefit from the great performance without paying a premium for speed. Speed is there if desired, but at a small premium. This has provides camera manufacturers a nice price vs performance offering covering various resolutions… and the offering will continue to expand.
Having a hard time keeping up with all the new sensor models? So are we! 1stVision has created a document to help review the Sony Pregius sensors at a glance. Resolution, sensor format, frame rate are included along with data for comparison.
We will continue to update this document as new camera lines are added! Stay tuned.
Want to learn more? Additional resources can be found below. Our sales engineers are extremely knowledgeable on these sensors, associated cameras and accessories. Need help? Contact us to help you make the right selection!
1st Visionhas extensive knowledge in industrial imaging and can help answer any questions. We have over 100 years of combined knowledge and look forward to discussing your application.
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Allied Vision Goldeye cameras with InGaAs sensor technology enables you to see further into the infrared spectral range than classic CCD / CMOS cameras. Due to the cameras high sensitivity in the Short Wave InfraRed (SWIR) range of 900-1700 nm, new applications become possible.
What applications can be solved with SWIR? SWIR cameras help provide contrast and emphasize features in various applications due to the nature of the wavelengths. Applications ranging from agricultural (food), textile, semiconductor and surveillance, allows the ability to see through materials that are opaque to the eye with SWIR. Several models are available to help solve these applications. Goldeye cameras are now available with Camera link interfaces in addition to GigE and are low cost! Contact us for a quote! The following are a few examples of Short Wave InfraRed (SWIR ) applications:
Solar Cell Inspection Light emitted by silicon in solar cells peak at 1150nm and are impossible to detect using normal CCD/CMOS cameras. Using SWIR cameras, luminescent imaging helps identify non uniformities at 1150nm
Semiconductor Inspection At wavelengths above 1100 nm silicon becomes transparent. In turn, SWIR cameras are perfect for analyzing metallization and electrical contact errors on the backside of wafers.
Courtesy of NASA
Surveillance Applications SWIR cameras minimize fog and smoke in surveillance applications allowing scenes not present in the visible realm to be seen.
Other applications include: Airborne Remote sensing (UAV’s), Food inspection, Moisture Detection, Glass production, Recycling, Scientific & Medical Hyper-spectral imaging, Vision Enhancement and more..
Goldeye Short Wave InfraRed cameras now available with Camera LInk and GigE Allied Vision has now released the new low cost Goldeye G-008 camera in Camera Link creating a comprehensive family of SWIR cameras. Models now available include the following:
Camera Highlights
High frame rates at multiple resolutions
Camera link or GigE Vision Interface
Comprehensive I/O Control options
Automated on board image correction
Stabilized sensor cooling, no fan
Extended operating temperature range
ROI Setting for frame rate and data rate control
High analog gain mode to increase sensitivity
Data sheets and additional information for all SWIR camera’s can be found HERE. UPDATE: Allied Vision has provide a video detailing SWIR Technology. Watch the video below Curious on what a low cost SWIR camera can do for you? Contact us to discuss your application and discuss a possible demo! We can test your application in our lab!
1st Visionhas extensive knowledge in industrial imaging and can help answer any questions. We have over 100 years of combined knowledge and look forward to discussing your application.
Please do not hesitate toContact us! 1st Vision can provide a complete solution including cameras, lenses, lighting and cables. Ph: 978-474-0044 info@1stvision.com www.1stvision.com Follow us on Social Media!
Improper selection of the correct quality and type of machine vision lens can make your camera selection useless!
