Video Coupler
Today more than ever, video microscopy is an excellent means of maximizing your research productivity and effectiveness. Thales-Optem’s ever-expanding line of video couplers offers a myriad of models, magnifications and mounts to ensure you of the optimal imaging for your application. Whether you are capturing microscopic imagery for comparison, instruction, analysis, or archiving… Thales-Optem and EHD couplers are your clear connection to video microscopy.
SCM294-C 10.3MP color BI CMOS
The SCM294-C camera includes the Sony IMX294C Starvis ExmorR 4/3 “ CMOS sensor with 3704×2778 pixel, which are 4.63×4.63µ in size. The max framerate at full resolution is 30fps. The SCM694-C is high sensitive with a very low noise of <2e-. The max exposure time is up to 15s. The camera comes complete with our EHDView software, an SDK and USB3.0 cable.
EHD SC-CTR Series
The SC-CTR series is a line of high-performance cameras designed for applications requiring precise image capture and processing, particularly in low-light environments. Here’s a summary of its key features and technical aspects:
Key Features:
- SONY Exmor CMOS Sensors: The cameras in the SC-CTR series utilize advanced SONY Exmor CMOS sensors, known for their excellent image quality, high dynamic range, and low noise levels.
- USB 3.0 and GigE Interfaces: The cameras support either a USB 3.0 or GigE interface, ensuring fast data transfer for high-frame-rate video and image processing. USB 3.0 offers efficient bandwidth for high-speed communication, while GigE is beneficial for long-distance connections.
- Peltier Cooling Technology: One of the standout features is the Peltier cooling mechanism, which cools the sensor by 5-10°C below ambient temperature. This cooling significantly reduces thermal noise, enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio and improving image clarity.
- Advanced Thermal Management: The cameras are designed with smart thermal management solutions, including a heat radiation system and an electric fan for faster heat dissipation, ensuring the sensor operates at optimal temperatures and avoids moisture build-up.
- Wide Software Support:
- EHDView/EHDLite: These software applications provide advanced video and image processing functionalities.
- SDK Support: The cameras are compatible with Windows, Linux, and OSX platforms, and provide SDKs for native programming in C/C++, C#/VB.NET, DirectShow, and Twain Control API.
- Low Light and Specialized Applications: These cameras excel in low-light environments, making them ideal for tasks such as:
- Microscope fluorescence image capture and analysis.
- Astronomy applications, especially for deep-sky imaging where capturing faint objects is crucial.
Supported Sensors:
The SC-CTR series uses a range of SONY Exmor sensors, including:
- IMX492, IMX183, IMX428, IMX432, IMX426, IMX287
Applications:
The SC-CTR series cameras are highly versatile, especially useful for:
- Scientific imaging: Including biomedical applications, microscopy, and fluorescence imaging.
- Astronomy: For capturing faint light sources in deep-sky imaging and astrophotography.
- Industrial inspections: Where high-quality image capture and low noise are essential.
With their advanced features, cooling technology, and versatile interface options, SC-CTR series cameras are designed for demanding, high-precision imaging applications.
EHD SC-ITR Series
The SC-ITR series cameras are advanced imaging devices equipped with SONY Exmor CMOS sensors, offering exceptional performance in terms of image clarity and low-light capabilities. The cameras utilize USB3.0 or GigE interfaces for high-speed data transfer, enhancing frame rates and allowing for smooth image capture and analysis.
Key features include:
- SONY Exmor CMOS Sensors: These sensors (IMX455, IMX492, IMX571, IMX269, IMX183, IMX294, IMX533, IMX585, IMX428, IMX432, GLUX9701BSI UV, and GLUX1605BSI UV) are known for their high-quality image output, making them ideal for applications requiring precise and clear images.
- Advanced Cooling System: The camera integrates a two-stage Peltier cooling system that reduces the sensor temperature to 40°C below ambient. This significantly enhances the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and minimizes image noise, improving image quality even in low-light conditions.
- Efficient Heat Management: The smart structure design ensures optimal heat dissipation, while the electric fan accelerates heat radiation, preventing moisture buildup and maintaining the camera’s performance during prolonged use.
- Versatile Software and SDK: The SC-ITR series supports multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux, and OSX. It comes with advanced video and image processing software (EHDView/EHDLite) and provides a variety of SDKs, including support for native C/C++, C#/VB.NET, DirectShow, and Twain Control APIs.
- Applications: The SC-ITR series is particularly useful in low-light environments, fluorescence microscopy, and astronomy for deep-sky imaging, where high sensitivity, reduced noise, and precise image capturing are essential.
In summary, the SC-ITR series cameras combine high-quality sensors, efficient cooling, and advanced processing software, making them suitable for demanding applications in fields such as scientific research, microscopy, and astronomy.
EHD-ZM0756 All-in-One Video Microscope
EHD-ZM0756 series all-in-one zoom monocular USB digital microscope is shown in Figure. It has 8x continuous zoom lens EHD-ZM0756-W100-TV050, USB Camera module with different resolution and LED ring light source EHD-TZM0756DRL-NPC.。
The USB Camera module can directly complete the video and image acquisition with a computer, and the LED ring light source module is directly connected to the USB Camera module through the main body of the optical continuous zoom lens with no need of the external power supply.
ZM0756U series meets the digital imaging observation, inspection and measurement in the fields of modern electronic equipment, semiconductor, laser, led, LCD, industrial on-line detection and biology.
The EHD-ZM0756 is also available with HDMI and/or WiFi interface.