71MP camera now with support for Cognex priced below $10K!

71 Megapixels just got even more attractive!

The Crowley Company has lowered the price to $9,995 for the MACHCAM industrial camera and has implemented several improvements.

Now with support for Cognex Vision Pro, this makes this camera an excellent candidate for machine vision applications requiring ultra-high resolution.

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For high resolution applications that required multiple cameras, you can now replace them with a single camera!

Applications include aerial surveillance, metrology, document scanning, quality control inspection & medical research to name a few.

The following enhancements have been made to the MACHCAM 71 Megapixel camera.

Price, Price, Price!!! – With pricing below $10K, this truly is the lowest price per pixel now on the market!
Cognex Vision Pro capable / USB3 compatible – Software is now released to be compliant with Cognex Vision Pro software and other key industry 3rd party vision packages.
Continual improvement to noise reduction – Noise reduction has been significantly reduced via software improvements
Real-time pixel correction has been implemented in the software to enhance image clarity.
Internal fan option Fan options available for active cooling.
Color calibration creation – It’s critical to represent accurate color when capturing color images. To accommodate this, MACHCAM users are provided with procedures to calibrate color based on the camera’s physical environment. Additionally, The Crowley Company is offering color consultation services to help identify and correct for environmental issues (lighting, stability, etc.). This is very important in document scanning when considering the camera for FADGI compliance.

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Key features of this camera include

Ultra High resolution, 71 MP @ 3 fps using the CMOSIS CHR70M image sensor
Small camera case for the sensor size (83 x 83 x 63.5mm ) for easy integration.
USB3.0 compatible / Cognex Vision Pro capable
Pleora Software development kit (SDK)
F-mount standard
Available in color and monochrome.
Meets NARA, FADGI and Metamorfoze image guidelines for document imaging

UPDATE Jan 1, 2019 – Crowley MACHCAM 71MP Camera VIDEO to Outline key features

https://youtu.be/Uvr06VcqxCA

1stVisions sales engineers have 25+ years of experience in the industrial imaging market. Contact us to discuss your application.

Lenses for large format cameras can also be a challenge to select. Click here now to read about considerations in lens selection for large format image sensors / cameras.

May 31, 2017July 25, 2022

Low cost, entry level camera, but full featured! Learn about the new VGA, 138 fps, USB3, global shutter camera from IDS priced below $400

Low cost imaging just got redefined with the new IDS UI-3130 LE USB3.1 model cameras. Typical entry level cameras previously had very few features, until now.

IDS Imaging has released the UI-3130LE USB3.1 camera with the 1/4″ ON-SEMI Python 480 global shutter sensor. Providing 138 fps at full resolution and 420 fps with the 2X sub-sampling feature, the new series provides a great low cost entry level camera at 0.5MP resolution, and packed with many features

Contact us for a quote on the IDS-UI-3130LE camera.

The new IDS UI-3130LE cameras are available in board level, board level with S-mount or fully housed configurations with monochrome and color sensors. The ON-SEMI Python 480 with 4.8um pixels is one of the latest image sensors providing low noise, high Quantum Efficiency and great sensitivity.

Feature Highlights

Even with at a entry level cost, the UI-3130LE is packed with features such as 4X Multi Area Of Interest (AOI), long exposure settings to 5 seconds and Type C USB3.1 allowing external power output.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) is included in the UI-3130CP model to address difficult imaging scenes where its desired to see the darks and brights without saturating or being too dim.

Example: Image to the right uses various “kneepoints” allowing HDR to be achieved

The HDR mode utilizes kneepoints, where the exposure time is divided into sections. After each section, excessively light pixel values are reduced to a limit value and briefly post exposed. This prevents overexposure and increases the dynamic range.

The uEye LE USB 3.1 Gen 1 is the first USB 3.1 Gen 1 industrial camera with a pioneering, reversible USB Type-C connector which supports USB Power Delivery for the first time. The board-level versions also has a 10-pin I/O SMD connector for GPIO, trigger and flash. Via USB Power Delivery, it is possible to provide a variable peripheral power supply to the camera’s I/O connector.

The new LE’s will also soon support liquid lens technology for OptoTune and Varioptics lenses.. Contact us to learn more about this upcoming feature.

Contact 1st Vision to discuss your application and get a quote.. We have cameras in stock!

Please do not hesitate to Contact us! 1st Vision can provide a complete solution including cameras, lenses, lighting and cables. We have over 100 years of combined experience we can put to work for you!

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April 26, 2017April 15, 2019

Do you need high camera data rates and reliable image transfer at 6.25Gbits /sec? Learn about CoaXPress & the new Xtium-CXP PX8 frame grabber!

Do you need high camera data rates and reliable image transfer at rates at 6.25 Gbits / sec over a single cable reaching 100+ meters?

CoaXPress (CXP) may be the perfect interface to solve your problems!

First, let us explain - What is CoaXPress (CXP) and its benefits?
CoaXpress, established in March 2011, has become the worlds leading standard for high speed imaging in various industries from machine vision, medical imaging, life sciences and defense. Combining the simplicity of coaxial cables with state of the art high-speed serial data technology, CoaXPress is a very desirable solution for high speed imaging and data transmission. Click here for a list of CoaXPress camera options

Benefits of CoaXPress (CXP) include:

6.25 Gbps per cable for image and data transfer with higher speeds using aggregate cables up to 25 Gbps!
Long Cable lengths up to 100 meters using standardized connections.
One cable solution can provide digital video, power, trigger and GPIO
Cost effective cable solutions which are hot pluggable.
Real time behavior with fixed, very low latency transmission.
Potential to re-use existing coaxial cable to upgrade image systems.

CoaXPress is an interface which requires a frame grabber on the host computer which communicates with the camera.

Teledyne Dalsa has recently adopted CoaXPress into the popular Xtium family of frame grabbers providing a robust solution based on the current Xtium platform.

The Xtium-CXP PX8 is based on the industry standard PCI Express Gen 2.0 expansion bus to deliver high speed access to host memory over 8 lanes. Featuring a half length PCIe card with 4 input channels of up to 6.25 Gb/s, fully supported by Dalsa's Sapera LT SDK.

Request a quote on the Xtium-CXP PX8 CoaXPress frame grabber

What is the key differentiator of the Xtium-CXP PX8 CoaXPress frame grabber?

Free Run Time licences
When using Teledyne Dalsa's Sapera processing library, the Xtium series offers free run-time licenses for Sapera processing standard Run-Time (RTL). The standard tools include access to over 350 highly optimized image processing functions and tools for area based search, blob analysis and image calibration! If you are already using Sapera processing, you have an immediate cost savings!

Trigger to Image Reliability framework
The Xtium series support Sapera LT’s Trigger-to-Image (T2IR) framework for maximum reliability of the image acquisition system. The T2IR functions provide critical, real-time details of system events that help track and monitor acquisition, transfer, and control processes to ensure reliability of the imaging system. System up-time is increased and cost are lowered and all free of charge as part of the Sapera LT SDK.

1st Vision can provide technical guidance on the new frame grabbers and identify complete imaging solutions... don't hesitate to contact us for quotes or to discuss your application.

Technical data for the new Xtium frame grabbers can be found on the following links:

Click here for technical data on the Xtium-CXP PX8 Frame grabber.

Click here for the Xtium-CXP PX8 complete manual

The Teledyne Dalsa Xtium frame grabber series is well established with its flagship MX4 Camera Link frame grabber. If Camera link is your preferred interface, you'll find details on the Xtium-CL MX4 Camera link frame grabber here.

April 21, 2017September 14, 2022

How do you get the most pixels for your money? Check out the new Dalsa Nano C4900 camera!

Teledyne Dalsa has continued expanding its Genie Nano GigE vision camera series. Introducing the Nano C4900 GigE camera based on the ON Semiconductor AR1820HS 18 Megapixel Back Side Illuminated (BSI) image sensor with a resolution of 4912 x 3684.

Attractively priced below $600, this just may be the most pixels for your money!

Furthermore, Teledyne DALSA’s “Burst Acquisition” feature provides frame rates of 13 fps @ 18MP pixels resolution while maintaining superb image quality!

Contact us for a quote on the Nano C4900 GigE camera

If the attractive price for 18 MP is not enough to get you excited, there are a few other aspects of this camera worth discussing further.

Back Side Illuminated Technology (BSI): If we were to look at this sensor 5 years ago and see a pixel size of 1.25um, we’d assume that is not light sensitive. On the contrary as ON Semiconductor flipped the pixel upside down! Traditional image sensors were front illuminated where the photo detectors were towards the back of the pixel stack. In turn, there was loss in this method as it interfered with overall light reaching the detector. Back side illuminated sensors have the same elements, but the photo detector was moved forward to not have as much loss due to internal wiring and reflections. BSI technology improves the change of photons being captured from 60 to 90% on average providing high sensitivity even in small pixels!
Burst Acquisition mode: The Nano C4900 has 200 MB of internal memory allowing image capture at higher rates exceeding the GigE bandwidth for periods of time. This mode is very useful for applications needing a rapid series of images at intervals.
Rolling Shutter with Global Reset: Rolling shutter image sensors have the benefit of lower cost typically, but are limited to stationary objects due to image distortion. However, thanks to a the global reset feature, distortion is minimized by allowing all the lines to be exposed with read out of the lines there after.
Extended Operating Temperature range: Nano cameras have an operating case range of -20 to 60 deg. C. This provides higher temperatures versus the competition.
1 / 2.3″ Image Format: High resolution cameras typically have relatively large formats which increases the cost of lenses. As the pixels are relatively small, the image format is only 1/2.3 allowing lower cost lenses to be used.

18 Megapixels, 13 frame/sec, high sensitivity, overall low cost creates possibilities!

Applications may include:

Low light, high magnification medical applicications
Industrial Metrology
Intelligent traffic solutions (ITS)
Microscope applications
Unmanned Aerial

Need high resolution, global shutter cameras still in a compact format? Dalsa is now shipping the following new high resolution cameras:

Dalsa Nano M4020 (IMX304) – 12MP, 4112 x 3008, 20 fps

Dalsa Nano M4030 (IMX267) – 9MP, 4112 x 2176, 30 fps

See the complete Teledyne Nano camera line here

As the old saying goes, “A system is only as strong as its weakest link”. As a reminder, do not let your cables be your weak link!

Be sure to use our new industrial GigE Cables – Click here NOW!

Please do not hesitate to Contact us! 1st Vision can provide a complete solution including cameras, lenses, lighting and cables. We have over 100 years of combined experience we can put to work for you.

Ph: 978-474-0044
info@1stvision.com
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BSI Image courtesy of Solid State Technology Magazine

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