NIR-Enhanced

Our near infrared sensitive cameras are suitable for applications up to 1300nm. They are very well suited for scanning various plastic materials and quartz crystals. The cameras are also used in the production of NIR LEDs and light sources.

EHD SCM series camera

EHD SCM585-NIR-TR

The SCM585-NIR-TR is a specialized camera designed for applications requiring high-resolution imaging, particularly in the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum. Here’s a summary of its key features:

  1. Sensor: It uses a backilluminated IMX585M rolling shutter sensor, a 1/1.2″ sensor size with a 3840×2260 pixel resolution. The backilluminated design allows for better sensitivity and low-light performance.
  2. Frame Rate: The camera offers a frame rate of 45 fps at full resolution, which is useful for capturing fast-moving objects or scenes.
  3. Interface: It connects over a USB 3.0 interface, providing a high-speed data transfer for real-time imaging and processing.
  4. Gain Control: The camera features switchable gain modes:
    • HCG (High Conversion Gain) for better performance in low-light environments, providing enhanced image quality.
    • LCG (Low Conversion Gain) for higher dynamic range in brighter conditions, reducing noise in the image.
  5. Wavelength Sensitivity: The camera is capable of detecting light up to 1200 nm, making it suitable for near-infrared applications, such as surveillance, industrial inspection, or scientific research.
  6. Trigger & GPIOs: It has trigger input/output functions, allowing synchronization with external equipment, and 2 GPIOs (General Purpose Input/Output) for custom control or integration with other devices.

This combination of high resolution, NIR sensitivity, and flexible gain options makes the SCM585-NIR-TR suitable for a variety of demanding imaging tasks.

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EHD SCM series camera

EHD SCM678-NIR-TR

The SCM678-NIR-TR is a specialized high-performance camera featuring the IMX678 Starvis 2 sensor. Here are the key details of the camera:

  • Sensor: IMX678 Starvis 2, a 1/1.8″ Rolling Shutter sensor, which enables high sensitivity and clear imaging in low-light conditions.
  • Resolution: 3840×2160 pixels (4K), providing high-definition images at a detailed level.
  • Frame Rate: 45 fps at full resolution, allowing smooth video capture for dynamic scenes.
  • Interface: USB 3.0, offering high-speed data transfer for real-time applications.
  • Sensitivity: 11288 mV, a very high sensitivity, which makes the camera capable of capturing clear images even in low light.
  • Wavelength Sensitivity: The camera is sensitive up to 1200nm, enabling it to capture near-infrared (NIR) light, which is crucial for NIR laser detection and other specialized imaging applications.
  • Gain Control: The camera features switchable gain modes:
    • HCG (High Conversion Gain) for better performance in low-light environments, providing enhanced image quality.
    • LCG (Low Conversion Gain) for higher dynamic range in brighter conditions, reducing noise in the image.
  • Trigger Input/Output: The camera has trigger input and output functions, allowing for synchronization with other devices in automated or time-sensitive setups.
  • GPIOs: The two General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins provide additional control options for triggering or interacting with external devices, such as sensors or other peripherals.

This camera is designed for applications that require high sensitivity, fast data transfer, and precise timing, such as NIR laser detection, scientific research, or industrial inspection systems.

 

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EHD SCM series camera

EHD SCM464-CNIR-TR

The SCM464-CNIR-TR is a specialized camera that incorporates the IMX464C back-illuminated color sensor, designed for high-performance imaging in a variety of lighting conditions. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

  • Sensor: The camera uses the IMX464C 1/1.8″ back-illuminated rolling shutter color sensor, which offers a resolution of 2688×1520 pixels. This resolution allows for detailed imagery across a wide area.
  • Frame Rate: The sensor supports 90 frames per second (fps) at full resolution, ensuring smooth and high-speed capture in dynamic environments.
  • Interface: The camera connects via USB3.0, enabling high-speed data transfer for real-time streaming of high-resolution images.
  • Gain Modes: It offers switchable gain modes: High-Gain for low-light sensitivity and Low-Gain for brighter environments. This flexibility helps optimize image quality across varying lighting conditions.
  • Sensitivity: The camera is designed to be sensitive to light in the near-infrared range up to 1300nm, allowing it to capture both visible and some infrared light, which is useful for specialized applications such as night vision, material inspection, or biological imaging.
  • Monochrome Mode: It features the ability to switch into monochrome mode, providing high-contrast black-and-white imagery for specific applications that require more precise detail without the interference of color.
  • Trigger Input/Output: It includes trigger input/output (I/O) functions, enabling synchronization with external devices, which is crucial for time-sensitive applications such as industrial inspections or scientific research.
  • GPIOs: The camera provides 2 General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins, allowing it to interact with external hardware for controlling peripheral devices or responding to external signals.

This camera is ideal for applications in industries like machine vision, surveillance, biomedical imaging, or scientific research, where high-resolution, high-speed, and high-sensitivity imaging is required.

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EHD MaxCam series camera

EHD MaxCam-2020e-TE 4.0MP enhanced

The EHD MaxCam-2020e-TE series industrial USB3.0 camera is a highly specialized and sophisticated imaging tool with several advanced features. Here’s a breakdown of its key attributes:

  1. Sensor:

    • GSENSE2020e 1.2″ front-illuminated sCMOS monochrome sensor ensures high-quality imaging, often used in industrial and scientific applications due to its exceptional sensitivity and low noise.
  2. Cooling System:

    • Two-stage Peltier cooling: The sensor is cooled to -40°C below ambient temperature, which dramatically reduces thermal noise, improving the signal-to-noise ratio. This cooling solution enhances image quality, particularly in low-light or long-exposure scenarios.
  3. Heat Management:

    • The camera features a smart structure for efficient heat dissipation, along with an electric fan that increases heat radiation speed to maintain optimal performance.
  4. Lens Mounts:

    • M42 mount and C-Mount adapter are included for lens attachment. There’s also the option for an F-Mount adapter, providing compatibility with various lenses.
  5. Resolution & Image Quality:

    • With 16-bit A/D conversion, the camera ensures that it captures high-resolution, low-noise images suitable for precise industrial and scientific applications, such as microscopy or machine vision.
  6. Data Transfer:

    • The USB3.0 interface provides fast data transfer, ensuring smooth operation, especially when capturing high-resolution images or videos.
  7. Software & SDK:

    • The camera comes with EHDView acquisition software, which is complemented by an SDK compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. The camera can also be controlled via DirectShow and TWAIN, which are commonly used standards for device communication on these operating systems.

This camera would be well-suited for high-performance imaging tasks in fields like industrial inspection, scientific research, and other applications where both image quality and low noise are critical.

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EHD SCM series camera

EHD SCM178-NIR-TR

The SCM178-NIR-TR including a selected backilluminated IMX178M 1/1.8″ rolling shutter sensor with a resolution of 3072×2048 pixel and a framerate of 60fps at full resolution over USB3.0 interface. The camera is sensitive up tp 1200nm, and has trigger input/out functions and 2 GPIO’s.

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