JAI adds GigE Vision cameras to its 16-megapixel family
Jai AS, a manufacturer of industrial-grade cameras for the machine-vision, transportation, military, aerospace, homeland security, medical and scientific markets, has introduced two new high performance, 16-megapixel cameras equipped with standard GigE Vision digital interfaces.
The new models - the AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE - join the Camera Link versions introduced during December as part of what is termed the 'Advanced' series of the company's multi-tiered C3 Camera Suite.
Like the previous models, the latest GigE Vision cameras incorporate the Kodak KAI-16000 dual-tap progressive scan charge-coupled device (CCD) to deliver full 4872 x 3248 pixel resolution at 3 fps. The AM-1600GE provides a monochrome output, while the AB-1600GE produces a raw Bayer colour output for host-based interpolation. Both models feature a user-selectable 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit output.
A series of pre-processing functions are built into the camera to achieve high image quality while offloading these tasks from the user's host PC. Available functions include a look-up table (LUT), to adjust image contrast (gamma correction); a built-in blemish compensation function, to correct for defective pixels; automatic channel balancing; and a flat-field compensation function (available on monochrome models only) to correct for non-uniform sensor response using per-pixel gain and offset adjustments or image subtraction.
Jai says that the cameras undergo extensive shock and vibration testing and also feature a specialised internal heat sink and a ridged housing design that combine to produce exceptional thermal management and enable the systems to operate quietly.
The new models include the same standard features as the Camera Link models, including multiple trigger modes, a pre-set or programmable electronic shutter, partial scanning and 2 x 2 binning (monochrome models only). In addition, they feature a programmable general purpose input/output (GPIO) module with opto-isolated inputs and outputs, and an innovative sequence trigger mode that lets users pre-program the cameras for on-the-fly changing of gain, exposure and region-of-interest (ROI).
The cameras are compatible with application development tools that are compliant with the GigE Vision interface and GenICam standard, and are also supported by Jai's own comprehensive camera control tool and software development kit package.
Core applications for the AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE include, among others, inspecting flat-panel LCDs, solar panels and printed circuit boards; 3D metrology; biometrics; and microscopy. The cameras are also suitable for numerous outdoor uses including high-end security/surveillance and aerial imaging.
They can be ordered with either P-mount or F-mount lens mounts. The company can provide a custom-designed lens-mount when a large number of systems is ordered.
Contacts:
Gregers Potts
Jai AS
Produktionsvej 1
DK-2600 Glostrup
Copenhagen
Denmark
Phone: +45-4457-8888
Fax: +45-4491-3252
Email: gpo@jai.com
Web: http://www.jai.com
JAI Inc
625 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose
CA 95134
USA
Phone: +1-408-383-0300
Fax: +1-408-383-0301
The new models - the AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE - join the Camera Link versions introduced during December as part of what is termed the 'Advanced' series of the company's multi-tiered C3 Camera Suite.
Like the previous models, the latest GigE Vision cameras incorporate the Kodak KAI-16000 dual-tap progressive scan charge-coupled device (CCD) to deliver full 4872 x 3248 pixel resolution at 3 fps. The AM-1600GE provides a monochrome output, while the AB-1600GE produces a raw Bayer colour output for host-based interpolation. Both models feature a user-selectable 8-bit, 10-bit or 12-bit output.
A series of pre-processing functions are built into the camera to achieve high image quality while offloading these tasks from the user's host PC. Available functions include a look-up table (LUT), to adjust image contrast (gamma correction); a built-in blemish compensation function, to correct for defective pixels; automatic channel balancing; and a flat-field compensation function (available on monochrome models only) to correct for non-uniform sensor response using per-pixel gain and offset adjustments or image subtraction.
Jai says that the cameras undergo extensive shock and vibration testing and also feature a specialised internal heat sink and a ridged housing design that combine to produce exceptional thermal management and enable the systems to operate quietly.
The new models include the same standard features as the Camera Link models, including multiple trigger modes, a pre-set or programmable electronic shutter, partial scanning and 2 x 2 binning (monochrome models only). In addition, they feature a programmable general purpose input/output (GPIO) module with opto-isolated inputs and outputs, and an innovative sequence trigger mode that lets users pre-program the cameras for on-the-fly changing of gain, exposure and region-of-interest (ROI).
The cameras are compatible with application development tools that are compliant with the GigE Vision interface and GenICam standard, and are also supported by Jai's own comprehensive camera control tool and software development kit package.
Core applications for the AM-1600GE and AB-1600GE include, among others, inspecting flat-panel LCDs, solar panels and printed circuit boards; 3D metrology; biometrics; and microscopy. The cameras are also suitable for numerous outdoor uses including high-end security/surveillance and aerial imaging.
They can be ordered with either P-mount or F-mount lens mounts. The company can provide a custom-designed lens-mount when a large number of systems is ordered.
Contacts:
Gregers Potts
Jai AS
Produktionsvej 1
DK-2600 Glostrup
Copenhagen
Denmark
Phone: +45-4457-8888
Fax: +45-4491-3252
Email: gpo@jai.com
Web: http://www.jai.com
JAI Inc
625 River Oaks Parkway
San Jose
CA 95134
USA
Phone: +1-408-383-0300
Fax: +1-408-383-0301
