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Scorpion Vision will launch two low-cost, high-speed, high-resolution machine vision cameras. Both offer ultra-fast frame rates at full resolution and are priced attractively.
Two Low-Cost, High-Speed, High-Resolution Machine Vision Cameras
The 25 Mpixel Hypersen HPS-HSC5K delivers 150 fps at full resolution, while the 2.2 Mpixel Hypersen HPS-HSC2K delivers 1490 fps at full resolution. These new cameras are ideal for applications where both spatial resolution and speed are critical requirements, including high-volume inspection applications on high-speed production lines, as well as high-speed process and mechanical diagnostics and logistics applications.
Standard C-Mount Cameras
Standard C-mount cameras feature high-performance global shutter CMOS sensors with large pixel sizes to reduce noise and achieve high-quality imaging. With GenICam and GenTL support, plus an easy-to-install and use SDK, cameras can be easily integrated into machine vision inspection systems or OEM equipment. A 40 Gigabit Ethernet fiber interface is provided for high-speed image data transmission over long distances.
External Trigger for Synchronized Image Acquisition
Flexible trigger options are available for exposure optimization. These include auto-exposure, external trigger exposure, and software trigger exposure. Built-in image processing functions include fixed pattern noise denoising, photo response non-uniformity correction, gamma correction, lens correction, adjustable region of interest (ROI), gain adjustment, horizontal and vertical binning, and left/right and top/bottom mirroring. Higher frame rates can be achieved while maintaining impressive resolution by reducing ROI on the sensor. For example, with the HPS-HSC5K, 240 fps can be achieved at 10 Mpixel resolution, and with the HPS-HSC2K, 2971 fps can be achieved at 1 Mpixel resolution.
Many Application Areas for High-Speed Cameras
Typical high-speed defect inspection applications for these cameras include inspecting products, packaging, and labels. Key areas are verification, measurement, and flaw detection. Other applications include reading one-dimensional and two-dimensional codes and optical character reading and verification. In warehouses and distribution centers, high-speed reading of codes on large boxes with small barcodes requires megapixel cameras to provide the required resolution.
High-speed vision systems can also significantly improve the accuracy of diagnostic analysis and maintenance operations in industrial manufacturing applications such as filling lines, packaging manufacturing, food production lines, plastic container manufacturing, pharmaceutical packaging, component manufacturing, and paper manufacturing. Even the smallest differences can cause entire production lines to come to a halt. High-speed vision systems can record and view image sequences of high-speed processing machine mechanisms frame by frame, and can also use slow-motion playback for machine setup and process monitoring.
Scorpion Vision is a UK-based company specializing in image processing software and machine vision, established in 2006. Windows-based machine vision software along with CCD and CMOS imaging devices provide complete packages for any industrial imaging application. In addition to industrial cameras, they also provide some of the best life science cameras suitable for microscopy use. The same high-quality imaging found in machine vision extends to the microscope camera series. Scientific advice is provided in lighting, lenses, cameras, and software. A versatile Windows driver suite is provided for all Windows-compatible industrial cameras. Supplies to many renowned global enterprises in medical, aerospace, food, and general manufacturing fields.
