Wie schon im letzten Jahr angekündigt, baut Photonfocus die neue GigE-Kameraserie auf der MV1-Kameraplattform schrittweise aus. Nach dem Release der MV1-D1312-40-G2-12 ist nun die gesamte Standardserie MV1-D1312-xx-G2 ab Lager erhältlich. Vier Kameramodelle mit den Geschwindigkeiten -40, -80, -100 und -200 stehen dem Benutzer für seine Applikationen zur Verfügung.
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An der Vision 2011 hat Photonfocus die Double Rate Kameratechnologie (DR) präsentiert, die die Übertragung der doppelten Datenrate über eine Standard GigE-Schnittstelle unter Einhaltung des GigE-Vision und des GeniCam Standards ermöglicht. Dadurch können die Nachteile von Systemarchitekturen mit Link-Aggregation umgangen und zudem Installationskosten gespart werden.
Die Double Rate Kamera DR1-D1312-200-G2-8 hat inzwischen in diversen Anwendungen ihre ersten Bewährungsproben erfolgreich bestanden. So wurde sie z.B. in das Softwarepaket StreamPix der Firma Norpix (Kanada) implementiert und ist dort auch in der Multikamerakonfiguration nutzbar.
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Haben Sie sich schon einmal über den unfairen Vergleich von Äpfeln mit Birnen geärgert? Auch unsere CMOS Bildsensoren, die für hohe Dynamik und ein hohes Signal-Rausch-Verhältnis (SNR) entwickelt wurden, werden mit LowLight Bildsensoren verglichen. Aus technischer Sicht macht ein derartiger Vergleich keinen Sinn. Beide CMOS Technologien sind in der Ausrichtung als komplementär anzusehen und wurden für grundsätzlich verschiedene Aufgabenstellungen optimiert.
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Die hohe Akzeptanz und die positive Resonanz auf die Photonfocus Kameraprodukte mit GigE Interface hat Photonfocus dazu veranlasst, mit der Revision 2.0 des Interfaces für eine nahtlose Integration des GigE-Interfaces in die MV/MV1 Produktpalette zu sorgen. Dazu wurde das Interface in jeder Hinsicht überarbeitet.
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Embedded vision systems contain sensor and processor modules. Each Photonfocus sensor module can be connected directly to the processor unit thanks to the well-defined module interface. In machine vision systems DSP's and FPGA's are used as processor units. In certain cases pre-processor units are also used to support the DSP's.
Very simple register based ASCII control of the sensor modules is required in embedded vision systems, as frequently the resources for a complex communication protocol in the process hardware (e.g. FPGA's) are not available or cannot be provided.
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Due to their excellent capabilities of managing high frame rates CMOS cameras are at the fore front of high speed image capturing and image analysis. Until recently CMOS high speed cameras were used as compact camera heads with an internal image buffer or as landed camera heads with a CameraLink full interface and frame grabbers with a large image buffer.
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When implementing a machine vision system the project leader has to decide which hardware components he would like to use and if these components will be compatible with the current software solution. The complexity of the application as well as the number of control cycles
per unit often define the right solution for software implementation. It should not be a problem to use standard software at a lower complexity level and with less control cycles. In contrast, on a high complexity level software must be optimized and customized for the individual application needs. The optimisation starts with the upstream data pre-processing, which is done in the FPGA's or DSP's of the camera or frame grabber hardware. This continues with the optimization
of the operators and the selection of a robust and real time capable CPU. Up until recently Photonfocus supported this approach with a dedicated firm- and software solution.
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For Embedded Systems Photonfocus sells all their Photonfocus CMOS cameras on a module basis (OEM-Modules). With the OEM versions you can easily and at a low cost integrate the Photonfocus CMOS sensors in your machine vision system. The OEM Module of the 4 Megapixel sensor A2080 consists of two PCB boards - one sensor board and one ADC-Module. The hardware will be delivered together with the related firmware and software to ensure a plug and play triggering of the image sensors. The user can easily control the camera functions with the software which is included in the package.
The modules can be accessed via two software interfaces. On one hand the C-Code of the PF-Remote SDK can be compiled for the system processor to communicate with the modules. On the other hand you can also use a register based ASCII protocol to control the modules. This option is particularly suitable for systems with an FPGA processor unit.
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With the new 1.4 MPix monochrome MV1-D1312IE-40-CL-12 camera, with CameraLink® interface, Photonfocus introduces its first camera of a new series, based on the newly developed 3rd Generation CMOS imager A1312IE from Photonfocus. Besides the overall excellent image quality it’s worth pointing out the remarkably high Near Infra Red (NIR) responsivity up to 1100nm.
The new MV1-D1312IE-40-CL-12 camera delivers 27fps @ full resolution of 1312 by 1082 pixel. A major benefit of the new camera is the possibility to further increase the speed to thousands of frames per second by reducing the ROI – Region of Interest – through horizontal and vertical windowing. A fast global shutter enables sharp and smear free images even at high frame rates.
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Lachen, Switzerland- Photonfocus AG is pleased to announce the release of the MV1-D2080-160-CL-12 CMOS camera, the first of its new 4.3 megapixel series. The camera integrates Photonfocus 3rd generation CMOS image sensor A2080, providing a resolution of 2080 x 2080 pixels at up to 34 frames per second.
The camera targets a broad range of applications including automated optical inspection of flat panels and PCBs, traffic control and advanced security. The high NIR response makes it furthermore highly suitable for military and defence as well as spectroscopy applications.
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Lachen, Schwyz - Photonfocus AG is pleased to announce its new MV1-D1312C-160-CL-12 colour camera. This 1.4Mpix camera is based on Photonfocus’ newly developed 3rd Generation CMOS imager A1312C (RGB Bayer). A global shutter and a high frame rate of 108fps at full resolution (1312x1082) make this the optimal camera for high speed colour applications, whereas horizontal and/or vertical windowing allow a further increase of this frame rate.
The new A1312C colour CMOS image sensor features a spectral range covering 390nm to 670nm with a cover glass acting as sharp NIR cut-off filter around 670nm. On request Photonfocus is able to deliver the A1312C image sensor or colour cameras with different cover glass characteristics.
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Lachen, Schwyz - Photonfocus AG is pleased to announce its new monochrome MV1-D1312-240-CL-8 camera, which to the best of our knowledge is the world’s fastest CameraLink® Base camera. Based on Photonfocus’ 3rd generation CMOS image sensor A1312, the new camera offers an excellent NIR sensitivity.
Operating at the upper frame rate limit achievable over a CameraLink® Base interface, the new MV1-D1312-240-CL-8 camera reaches 217 fps at 1024x1024 pixel resolution, breaking through the 200 fps barrier at Megapixel resolution.
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Lachen, Schwyz - Photonfocus AG is pleased to announce the launch of three new smart cameras in its SM2-D1312 series.
The new cameras feature a powerful 1GHz DSP from Texas Instrument combined with the excellent spectral sensitivity of Photonfocus’ 3rd generation A1312 CMOS image sensor.
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Lachen, Schwyz - with the new EL1-D1312-160-CL camera, Photonfocus AG introduces a new uncooled CMOS camera for the inspection of solar cells based on electroluminescence.
The new 1.4Mpix camera is based on the newly developed 3rd Generation CMOS imager A1312 from Photonfocus. The A1312 image sensor from Photonfocus was optimized for applications in the visible as well as the NIR (Near Infra Red up to 1100nm).
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