Emberion VS20

Emberion VS20 offers a full camera functionality with implementations for sensor readout and control, analog-to-digital signal conversion, calibration, image pre-processing, thermal control, power management and standard digital camera interface. The camera core circuit boards are supplemented by an optional mechanics and housing designed for efficient thermal management and protection against dust and water. A stable performance over a wide environmental temperature range is ensured with a thermo-electric cooling (TEC) element built in the image sensor package. Potential applications of the image sensor and camera lie in multiple domains, e.g. monochromatic machine vision and enabling multispectral and hyperspectral imaging.

Emberion VS20 cameras are available with two interface options: Camera Link (Emberion VS20 CL) or with GigE Vision (Emberion VS20 GigE).

Emberion VS20 CL

Emberion VS20 VIS-SWIR imagers of VGA resolution provide superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The Camera works at 86 fps with Camera Link interface.Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array , from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR).Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging.Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications.In house designed CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise.Benefits:

Wide, tunable spectral range
High-Dynamic-Range (HDR)
Camera Link interface
86 fps
Cost-efficient and affordable

Emberion VS20 GigE

Our variant Emberion VS20 GigE VIS-SWIR camera consists of VGA resolution which provides superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The camera enables 400 fps with GigE interface.Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array, from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR).Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging.Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications.In house designed state of the art CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise.Benefits:

Wide, tunable spectral range
HDR
Optimised ROIC for lower noise performance
GigE interface
400 fps

Emberion VS20 Compact

Our newest release VS20 VIS-SWIR Compact is lightweight and consists of VGA resolution which provides superior responsivity with very low noise over a broad spectral range from visible (400 nm) to short-wave infrared (SWIR, 2000 nm) wavelengths in room temperature operation. The dynamic range of the detectors is very large, owing to the low noise and a response that does not saturate. The camera enables 400 fps with GigE interface.Wide, tunable spectral range covered with a single sensor array, from visible 400 nm (VIS) light to short-wave infrared 2000 nm (SWIR).Large inherent dynamic operation range, enabling High-Dynamic-Range (HDR) imaging.Cost-efficient sensor manufacturing process, providing affordable camera solutions for a wide range of imaging applications.In house designed state of the art CMOS ROIC supporting lower noise.Benefits:

Lightweight
Wide, tunable spectral range
HDR
Optimised ROIC for lower noise performance
GigE interface
400 fps

Emberion VS20 Models

Image sensor specifications	Emberion VS20 CL	Emberion VS20 GigE	Emberion VS20 Compact
Image sensor type	Emberion colloidal quantum dot (CQD) photodiode
Spectral range	400 to 2000 nm
Pixel pitch	20.0 μm x 20.0 μm
Resolution in pixels	640 x 512
Image size	12.8 mm x 10.24 mm
Image diameter	16.39 mm
Fill factor	90 %
Operable pixels	> 99.9%
Shutter	Global, built-in electronic
Cooling	Build-in 2-stage thermoelectric cooler (TEC)
Camera specifications	Emberion VS20 CL	Emberion VS20 GigE	Emberion VS20 Compact
Ambient operating temperature	-40 to +55 °C	-40 to +55 °C	-20 to +40 °C
A/D conversion	14 bits
Image processing	Non-uniformity correction, linearisation, defect pixel correction
Exposure time	Min 0.5 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolution	Min 0.5 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolution	Min 0.1 ms, adjustable with 1 μs resolution
Supply voltage	11 to 13 Vdc (DC power jack)	11 to 13 Vdc (DC power jack)
Power consumption	8 W (typical)	To be confirmed
Interfaces and mechanics	Emberion VS20 CL	Emberion VS20 GigE	Emberion VS20 Compact
Lens mount	C-mount, flange back distance: 17.526 mm	C-mount, flange back distance: 17.526 mm	C-mount with full thread
Dimensions (L x W x H) without the lens mount	168.7 mm x 102.0 mm x 111.5 mm	168.7 mm x 102.0 mm x 111.5 mm	98.8 mm x 50.0 mm x 50.0 mm
Weight	1.35 kg	1.35 kg	450 g
Trigger	5V TTL input or output (configurable)	SMA & Precision Time Protocol (IEEE 1588)
Interface options	Emberion VS20 CL	Emberion VS20 GigE	Emberion VS20 Compact
Image data	Camera Link Base configuration, SDR connector	GigE configuration, RJ45 connector	GigE Vision, RJ45 connector
Communications	Camera Link serial communications at (9600 baud)	Packet-based, GeniICam compatible	GeniICam compatible
Max frame rate (full VGA)	86 fps	400 fps	400 fps
Trigger	SMA connector for trigger input/output, 3.3/5V	SMA connector and IEEE 1588 supported	2 HW triggers (Opto-isolated and non-isolated), Trigger over Ethernet (IEEE 1588 PTP)
Powering	24V DC input	24V DC, Power over Ethernet not supported	12 VDC

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Boost performance by up to 3x over its precursor thanks to an Intel x6000 series embedded processor
Capture high-resolution images at high speed through a choice of CMOS sensors from two to 16 Megapixels
Deploy in dirty, humid, or harsh industrial environments by way of a compact IP67-rated design
Communicate actions and results to other automation and enterprise equipment via real-time digital I/Os, and Ethernet (TCP/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, EtherNet/IP™², Modbus®, PROFINET®, and native robot interfaces)
Handle Human-Machine Interface (HMI) function by way of VGA and USB connectivity
Simplify vision setup and upkeep via integrated lens focusing and illumination intensity control
Synchronize to the manufacturing line through the support for incremental rotary encoders
Solve machine vision applications efficiently with Matrox Design Assistant X software by constructing flowcharts instead of writing program code
Maintain control and independence through the ability to code custom flowchart steps
Tackle machine vision applications with utmost confidence using field-proven tools for analyzing, locating, classifying, measuring, reading, and verifying
Leverage deep learning for visual inspection through image classification and segmentation tools