CMOS | Camera and sensor technology for industry

Industrial cameras with CMOSSensor Thanks to high image quality and fast data processing, they meet the high requirements of the automation processes and quality controls of the Industry 4.0 system. CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) Technology is also widely used in consumer cameras and smartphones. It is energy efficient, fast and cost-effective. This article shows how new technologies can be used in a variety of ways in modern manufacturing processes.

Content

• Coaxpress Boost camera with high resolution image quality
• Cameras with CMOS sensor for medical technology and life science
• Mako cameras with PTP functionality
• CMOS and CCD line scan cameras with maximum sensitivity
• Industrial cameras with Global Shutter CMOS sensors
• 5 Mpx high-speed camera with global shutter
• GigE Vision camera with double data transfer rates
• Cameras for life science, medical technology and microscopy
• Area cameras with A-Pix technology
• Cameras for intelligent traffic systems
• USB3 Vision standard compliant boardlevel camera
• Frequently asked questions

 

Coaxpress Boost camera with high resolution image quality

01.02.2021 | Just over a year ago, Basler (Distribution Rauscher) is changing its portfolio with the Boost series Cameras with Coaxpress 2.0 interface expanded. These are with modern CMOS Sensors fitted. The series has now been expanded to include six new Boost cameras with 20, 32 and 45 megapixel resolution. The industrial cameras owe their excellent image quality to the sensors of the XGS series from ON Semiconductor.

The new Coaxpress Boost cameras 20, 32 and 45 megapixels complement the Boost series with the proven Sony Pregius sensors IMX255 with 9 MP resolution and 93 fps frame rate and IMX253 with 12 MP and 68 fps. The high-resolution new models contain powerful CMOS sensors with the latest global shutter technology and deliver frame rates of up to 45 fps. The XGS sensors perfectly replace older CCD sensors with excellent image quality at a higher frame rate and lower costs.

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Fastest 3D stereo camera and image processing in one device

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Thanks to its Coaxpress 2.0 interface, the Basler Boost Camera is suitable for applications up to 40 m Distances for image transmissionwhere high resolutions and data rates are required. They occur, for example, in sectors such as the semiconductor industry, Photovoltaics, Display inspection, printing technology and packaging industries as well Medical Technology.

Boost bundle of camera and interface

Camera and interface from a single source offer that Boost bundle. In addition to the Boost Coaxpress Camera and the matching CXP 12 interface card, there is also a CXP 12 accessory starter kit for the time and cost-saving evaluation phase. With compact dimensions of 80 x 80 x 45 mm, the camera contains a digital input and 2 GPIO ports with a maximum cable length of 40 m.

The Coaxpress 12 Evaluation kit was put together for the time and cost-saving, optimal evaluation phase of an image processing system. The included CXP 12 interface card was specially developed for combination with the Boost camera. The card connects the Coaxpress camera via a CXP 12 channel for smooth image data transfer. Both components can be controlled via the Pylon Camera Software Suite. They form an optimal unit for efficient evaluation and integration into the application.

The CXP 12 Starter Kit Contains a CXP data cable, two heat sinks for optimal thermal management of the Coaxpress camera outside of the image processing system, a C-mount lens adapter and an I / O cable for external triggering of the camera.

Typical system setup with Coaxpress 2.0 camera

In the following video, Thies Möller explains a typical system setup with the Coaxpress 2.0 standard and shows the advantages.

 

Cameras with CMOS sensor for medical technology and life science

21.11.2019 | Rauscher presents 18 new Basler "MED ace" USB 3.0 cameras with 9 and 12 megapixel resolution and the best CMOS sensor technology available on the market. They offer frame rates of up to 42 frames/s and are produced, distributed and supported throughout their entire product life cycle in accordance with ISO 13485:2016. They are also equipped with the MED feature sets specifically for applications in the medical and life sciences sectors.

Through certification ISO 13485: 2016 Basler offers additional and higher quality standards for production, sales and service. Manufacturers of medical or in-vitro diagnostic products (IVD) benefit from an effective quality management system with clearly defined standards.

Comprehensive documentation, reliable product quality thanks to validated and monitored production, traceability and extensive change management support conformity with international standards and reduce the effort required by customers for quality management audits and product documentation.

Clearly controlled change management plays a particularly important role for users. This includes the so-called design freeze, that is the fixation of hardware and firmware. This is how Basler guarantees the product continuity of the Basler MED ace over a long period of time.

All Feature Sets include: Easy Compliance, Brilliant Image, Perfect Color, Low Light Imaging, High Speed ​​and Industrial Excellence. The functions specially designed by Basler for the demanding requirements in the medical and life sciences sector combine hardware, firmware and software functions. Their major advantage is that they help customers reduce their development effort. They enable images of the highest quality in the shortest possible time, but at the same time offer full flexibility for individual requirements.

Mako cameras with PTP functionality

17.06.2019 | Allied Vision expands the functionality of the ultra-compact Mako cameras, which are equipped with Sony Exmor Pregius CMOS sensors, with two attractive features. These models of the entry-level series now support Precision Time Protocol (PTP), which enables precise synchronization of multi-camera systems, as well as Trigger over Ethernet (ToE).

The new firmware with PTP and ToE will be available for five GigE Vision models the Mako G series and for the new polarization camera Mako G-508B POL. The cameras feature high-performance Sony Exmor Pregius CMOS sensors with a resolution of 0,4 to 5,1 megapixels and are housed in robust housings. The sensors deliver excellent image quality with higher quantum efficiency and less dark noise than comparable CCDs. They also offer higher frame rates for faster inline quality checks.

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3D Camera | Industrial image processing

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PTP (IEEE 1588) is a standard network protocol that synchronizes the clocks of multiple devices on a network with a master device. PTP allows Mako cameras to be synchronized to within a few microseconds with each other and with other cameras or devices that support this standard. This enables extremely precise inspection with multi-camera systems.

The Trigger over Ethernetfunction enables precise control of the cameras via the Gigabit Ethernet interface cable. In combination with the Power over Ethernet function of the Mako cameras, a single cable is sufficient for power supply, triggering, camera control and transmission of image data.

CMOS and CCD line scan cameras with maximum sensitivity

30.01.2019 | Rauscher presents the TDI line scan camera from the Korean manufacturer views. This CMOS / CCD line scan cameras have hybrid Sensors, which combine the best of the CCD and CMOS sensor world. The fast Camera Link and Coaxpress line scan cameras have up to 256 TDI stages.

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Industrial cameras with Global Shutter CMOS sensors

23.04.2018 | Rauscher presents eight new Basler ACE U cameras with global shutter CMOS sensors in VGA and 1,6 megapixel resolution that deliver up to 520 frames/s. The Sony Pregius IMX273 sensor with a pixel size of 3,45 µm offers optimal image quality, high speeds and low noise. The IMX287 sensor has twice the pixel size with an edge length of 6,9 µm.

This results in an increased saturation capacity and a higher dynamic range with the same sensitivity and also low noise. Both sensors have the Ultra Short Exposure Time Feature, which enables extremely short exposure times of up to 1 µs. This makes them suitable for applications with fast movements, such as in the printing sector.

The sensitivity of both sensors extends into the near infrared range, positioning them as a good alternative to higher-priced, dedicated NIR sensors in applications where low sensitivity in the NIR range is sufficient, such as electroluminescence inspection or in traffic and security applications.

With their properties, the ACE U Cameras ideal as an upgrade for older CCD cameras with low resolutions. The IMX287 CMOS sensor, for example, is a good alternative to the ICX618 CCD sensor, because the similar pixel format with the same resolution enables a smooth change. With its significantly better sensor properties at a similar price level, the IMX287 offers users additional optimization potential for the entire image processing chain.

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Vision Sensor solves many tasks in factory automation

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These ACE U cameras are available with proven GigE and USB 3.0 interface and have the PGI feature set, the combination of 5 x 5 debayering, color anti-aliasing, noise reduction and image sharpness optimization. The GigE cameras also offer powerful GigE Vision 2.0 features such as PTP. The cameras can be easily integrated using the Pylon Camera Software Suite from Basler.

5 Mpx high-speed camera with global shutter

31.08.2017/XNUMX/XNUMX | the Adimec Norite Camera (sold by Rauscher) is a 5-megapixel CMOS camera with global shutter technology in 1” optical format. For developers of multi-camera systems such as side-view cameras for 3D measurement technology, Norite cameras offer reduced system complexity with increased throughput.

The frame rate of the Norite cameras can be increased with the higher resolution Top view camera so that synchronous capture of all cameras is possible to maximize system throughput. The use of programmable capture areas can further increase the frame rate.

The small camera profile enables a compact profile of the detection head and ensures complete mobility in the system. The flexible cables and their small number via the coax press interface improve the Mobility In addition, they reduce cabling costs and reduce EMC risks.

Norite industrial cameras are designed to work together. They can be easily integrated at the system level and controlled via a single user interface. Multi-camera systemsthat work with these cameras eliminate the limitations of Camera Link and USB 3.0 Vision-based systems.

GigE Vision camera with double data transfer rates

03.11.2015/XNUMX/XNUMX | the GigE Vision camera for industrial image processing “Genie Nano” from Teledyne Dalsa (Distribution: Stemmer Imaging) offers a range of features that increase performance while reducing complexity and costs. The set of camera modes combines unprecedented image processing with data transfer rates beyond the GigE limit. 

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Cameras for life science, medical technology and microscopy

09.07.2015 | The “Pulse” cameras from Basler (Distribution Rauscher) with resolutions from 1,2 to 5 megapixels are equipped with the latest CMOS sensor technology and offer global shutter and rolling shutter options.

The USB3 Vision The camera is embedded in a robust metal housing and comes with a tripod adapter and a CS-mount thread connection for lenses. The connection can easily be converted into a C- or S-mount.

The Pulse camera impresses with its lightweight (<60g) and compact dimensions of 38,8 x 28,2 mm. In addition to the USB 3.0 interface, the camera is very stable and impresses with low power consumption of only 1,3 W. With color-true image quality, it meets high demands and is suitable for applications in medical technology, life science, microscopy, laboratory automation and image processing.

Area cameras with A-Pix technology

19.06.2015/XNUMX/XNUMX | the Basler ACE industrial cameras (distributed by Rauscher) with resolutions of 3856 x 2764 pixels and 4608 x 3288 pixels are equipped with the latest generation of Aptina CMOS sensors MT9F002 and MT9J003.

With these sensitive 1/2.3" sensors, you offer more flexibility in the choice of optics and benefit from the Aptina A-Pix technology, which guarantees improved sensitivity despite smaller pixels.

The 10 and 14 megapixel cameras are available with USB 3.0 and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, they are fully USB3 Vision or GigE Vision standard compliant, easy to configure and integrate. The cameras are suitable for a wide range of applications from image processing, code reading, electronics and semiconductor inspection to digital microscopy in industry and biomedicine.

Cameras for intelligent traffic systems

30.03.2015 | Basler (Sales Rauscher) is expanding its camera portfolio for intelligent traffic systems in two ways: The "Dart" series is a cost-effective camera that is reduced to the essentials and is suitable for simple traffic applications. For more sophisticated systems, Basler integrates the powerful Sony "IMX174" and the "Python 5000" sensor from ON Semiconductor in selected Ace cameras.

The board-level camera series Dart meets the demand for an efficient camera for traffic applications such as access control or ANPR solutions. Thanks to its USB3 Vision standard compliance, the camera takes full advantage of the benefits such as secure data transmission and easy integration with convenient plug-and-play functionality, as well as high bandwidth of up to 350 MB/s and data and power supply via just one cable.

Equipped with CMOS sensors with resolutions from 1,2 to 5 MP, the camera delivers frame rates of up to 54 frames/s. Three variants "S-Mount", "CS-Mount" or the bareboard version enable the use of a wide range of lenses, including particularly affordable S-Mount lens series from Evetar and the new C-Mount Basler lenses. The small space requirement of 27 mm² and a weight of only 5 g in the bareboard version and 29 mm² and 15 g with S- and CS-Mount enables easy integration into any image processing system. 

To meet the requirements of more demanding traffic applications, two Ace GigE and two USB 3.0 models as well as an IP camera line with the powerful Sony IMX174 sensor Thanks to the CMOS technology with global shutter and a resolution of 2,3 megapixels, the image quality achieves top marks in terms of sensitivity, dynamic range and noise behavior.

With the Python 5000 Sensor Another powerful sensor is integrated into an Ace camera. With a resolution of 5 megapixels, this high-speed global shutter CMOS sensor is the first choice for eliminating the smearing effects that usually occur with CCD sensors, especially in outdoor ITS applications.

USB3 Vision standard compliant boardlevel camera

23.10.2014/XNUMX/XNUMX | the Basler "Dart Boardlevel" cameras (distributed by Rauscher) are among the few boardlevel cameras that are currently USB3 Vision standard compliant and offer correspondingly secure data transmission and easy integration into image processing systems. With the USB 3.0 interface, you can use the convenient plug-and-play functionality, receive data and power via one cable and a high bandwidth of up to 350 MB/s for maximum utilization of the sensor performance.

All Dart cameras are available in three versions: with S-Mount, CS-Mount and as a bareboard. Thanks to this flexible Mount concept A wide range of lenses can be used. There are very inexpensive lenses for S-Mount. The combination with the low camera prices enables a sustainable reduction in system costs.

The cameras are very easy to integrate into applications due to their small size and weight. They are versatile and suitable for numerous classic industrial applications, but also for non-industrial areas such as Microscopy or various applications in the transport sector.

The camera offers technical features such as 1,2 to 5 megapixel resolution with Aptina CMOS sensors, monochrome and color with up to 54 frames/s, low power consumption and low heat generation as well as easy integration thanks to USB3 Vision.

Frequently asked questions

What is Coaxpress?

Coaxpress (CXP) is a standard for the machine vision industry. Using this data interface, large amounts of data are to be transmitted over long distances at high transmission speeds. The standard was first presented at Vision 2008.

Source: This article is based on information from the following companies: Allied Vision, Basler, Rauscher, Stemmer Imaging, Vieworks.

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