The first intelligent thermal imaging camera – EyeCheck Thermo – is now also available with either protection class IP65 or IP67. Therefore, it is optimally suited for industrial use.
The EyeCheck Thermo smart camera is based on the camera technology of the SAITIS-640 IR-Camera by DST CONTROL and the software know-how of EVT.
The camera incorporates a freely programmable FPGA. The integrated ZYNQ board Raze1-30 is at the customers’ disposal. It is also possible to use different ZYNQ boards, corresponding to the customer’ requirements, for example the customer can choose between Raze1-15 and Raze1-30, depending on how powerful the FPGA should be. The camera has 8 inputs and 8 outputs, which makes it suitable for a wide variety of industrial applications.
The user also has an additional thermography command set, so that complex applications for the thermal imaging area can be solved quite easily: a variety of tasks from the thermal imaging environment can be handled via easy drag-and-drop-programming. Furthermore, in addition to the new command set, the user has the complete command set of the EyeVision software at their disposal.
The EyeCheck Thermo is available with two resolutions: 320×240 (EC Thermo 800) and 640 x 480 (EC Thermo 1000).
NSC1401, the New Wide Dynamic Range InGaAs Imaging Sensor from NIT
New Imaging Technologies introduce the NSC1401 – a new analogue Wide Dynamic Range InGaAs sensor series in 320×256 pixels (QVGA).
The NSC1401 uses a new generation of ROIC with a 320×256 pixel array at 25um pitch coupled to an InGaAs retina that operates in WDR mode and a global shutter. The spectral response range is from 900nm to 1700nm. The analogue front end is designed to achieve extremely low input noise and ultra fast response time, down to 200ns, for applications such as active imaging. The sensor operates both in linear integration mode and in log response.
This latest SWIR QVGA sensor running up to 300 fps full frame also brings full digital control of image parameters, such as software selectable regions of interest (ROI), and selectable integration modes (IWR & ITR).
The NSC1401 can operate without cooling within an ambient temperature range from -40°C to 70°C. A TEC version will also be available shortly from NIT for applications that require a very stable radiometric signal output, such as thermography or laser beam characterization.
The NSC1401 is available for sale as a packaged sensor or as module, with a complete driving electronics included.
TeraSense THz High Speed Linear Camera.
The company is rapidly evolving and its THz product portfolio now includes High Speed Linear Camera, designed specifically to fill needs in various industrial applications. It is the most enhanced terahertz imaging system, and is now becoming TeraSense’s flagship product.
The High Speed line scanner features both an unprecedented imaging speed of 5000 frames per second, and ease of integration into an industrial process. Its ultrafast linear sensor array is built to satisfy the needs of non-destructive testing and quality control for many industrial environments employing high speed conveyors working at up to 15 m/sec.
If viewed as a complete THz imaging system, this ultrafast line scanner consists of two parts (A) terahertz imaging linear sensor array and (B) THz generator. Both parts are optimized and synchronized to each other. The THz generator (IMPATT diode) is supplied with a specially configured horn antenna designed to cover the entire imaging area across conveyor belt. Such enhanced horn with integrated PTFE lenses spreads the terahertz beam evenly over the inspection area and ensures that the whole THz emitter’s power is properly delivered from the generator to the camera.
The record breaking image acquisition rate of this THz imager opens up doors to many industrial applications that require rapid non-destructive, non-invasive inspection/imaging of objects and defects in uniform materials or under coated surfaces. The most popular ones are listed below.
Security Screening and Letter Scanning: identifying hidden objects inside of luggage at airports and other check-points; checking envelopes and parcels at post office.
Food Industry: monitoring availability / number of nuts in packaged products; detecting extraneous bodies or inhomogeneous parts (clots).
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Industries: inspection of medical products and baby nappies/diapers.
Wood Processing Industry: detecting concealed hollows, knots, internal defects; checking wood for moisture.
Automotive Industry; Agriculture and Livestock Farming; Construction Materials and Building Trades; FMCG Packaging and certain others are perfect candidates for THz technology application!
KEY SPECIFICATIONS:
Image acquisition rate: 5000 fps (5 KHz)
Responsivity: 8000 V/W
Pixel size (pitch): 1.5 x 3 mm
Min detectable power/pixel:
100 nW (at 5000 fps)
45 nW (at 1000 fps)
14 nW (at 100 fps)
Software: TeraFast® Viewer (Including API in Python)
SDK: C/C++; LabVIEW interfaces
New Kowa 1“ HC-V Anti-Shock and Vibration Lens Series
Alrad Imaging is pleased to announce that Kowa has added a new ruggedized 1” lens series to its portfolio. The new HC-V Series 4MP lens series allows measurements without pixel deviation even in high vibration and shock environments and when the lenses are tilted. Thus, it is ideal for applications that require increased durability and high optical performance such as aerospace, robotics and 3D measurements.
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