JAI - JM Vistec System

JAI is a globally recognised manufacturer of high performance industrial cameras, and JM-VisTec System is proud to be their authorised Southeast Asia distributor.. JAI has built a strong reputation for delivering precise, robust, and application-ready imaging solutions that meet the demands of the most challenging machine vision environments.

Drawing on decades of expertise in area scan, line scan, and multispectral imaging, JAI cameras are trusted across a wide range of industries — from semiconductor inspection and quality control to food sorting, traffic monitoring, and life sciences. Partner with us to find the right JAI solution for your application.

JAI CAMERAS – [WAVE SERIES]

The Wave Series is a 2-sensor prism line scan camera designed for Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) imaging in industrial machine vision applications.

The camera uses Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) sensors combined with prism-based optical technology to deliver simultaneous dual-band imaging in the SWIR spectrum (900–1700 nm), enabling detection of features not visible in standard visible or near-infrared imaging.

Key technical specifications

2 × 1024 active pixels (dual-sensor configuration)
SWIR wavelength range: 900–1700 nm
Line rate: up to 39 kHz (39,230 lines/second)
Pixel size: 25 μm × 25 μm

Key capability: Provides additional “hidden” imaging information for automated inspection by capturing material characteristics beyond the visible and NIR spectrum.

JAI CAMERAS – [SWEEP+ SERIES]

The Sweep+ Series consists of 3-sensor (RGB) and 4-sensor (RGB + NIR or RGB + SWIR) prism-based line scan cameras designed for industrial machine vision and high-speed inspection.

The cameras use dichroic beam-splitter prism technology to align multiple CMOS sensors to a single optical path, ensuring precise channel alignment and eliminating spatial offset issues common in trilinear cameras. This makes them well suited for belt sorting and free-fall inspection, where object speed and direction may vary.

Key technical features

3-sensor RGB or 4-sensor RGB + NIR / RGB + SWIR multispectral imaging
Prism-based optical system with a single optical plane
Simultaneous image capture across multiple spectral bands
Improved light transmission, reducing illumination requirements
Eliminates halo effects and alignment issues when inspecting uneven or cylindrical objects

Typical applications: high-speed web inspection (paper, plastic, textiles, film), print inspection, food processing, and industrial sorting systems.

JAI CAMERAS – [SWEEP SERIES]

The JAI Sweep Series is a range of high-performance line scan cameras designed for demanding industrial imaging applications such as inspection, sorting, and web inspection. The series includes trilinear color, bilinear color, and monochrome models, offering high resolutions, fast line rates, and advanced image correction features.

Camera Types

Trilinear Color Cameras
- Single-sensor design with three RGB lines.
- Available resolutions: 2K (3 × 2048), 4K (3 × 4096), 8K (3 × 8192), and 16K (3 × 16384).
- High-speed interface options: 10GBASE-T, CoaXPress CXP-12, and Camera Link.
- Includes sub-pixel spatial compensation and keystone correction for accurate color alignment.
Bilinear Color Cameras
- Compact design with two sensor lines (RB and G).
- Resolution: 4K (2 × 4096).
- Interfaces: 5GBASE-T for high-bandwidth transfer or CoaXPress CXP-6 for low-latency, real-time processing.
Monochrome Cameras
- Available resolutions: 2K, 4K, 8K, and 16K.
- Line rates up to 277 kHz, among the fastest in the industry.
- Select models feature 2-step TDI (Time Delay Integration) to improve sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio.

Key Technical Features

Large pixel sizes (7.5 µm, 7.0 µm, or 5.0 µm) for enhanced light sensitivity.
Pixel binning options for improved sensitivity in low-light conditions.
Versatile GPIO and trigger options for synchronization with lighting, encoders, and machine systems.
Direct rotary encoder connection with resume scanning and trigger delay functions (select models).
Region of Interest (ROI) to capture selected sensor areas and optimize processing.
Chromatic aberration correction and advanced color space conversion (RGB to HSI, CIE XYZ, sRGB, Adobe RGB, or custom formats) on color models.
Pixel sensitivity correction (DSNU/PRNU), Gamma, and LUT adjustments for improved image quality.
High mechanical durability with 80G shock resistance and 10G vibration resistance.

JAI CAMERAS – [FUSION FLEX EYE]

Multispectral cameras customized to your application requirements.

JAI’s innovative Flex-Eye technology lets you design the perfect multispectral camera to meet the needs of your imaging system. Flex-Eye combines JAI´s Fusion Series of prism-based multispectral area scan cameras with a custom design process where you specify the number of wavebands, the sensor resolution, and the ideal spectral range for each channel in your multispectral camera.

How it works(Customization Process – JAI Flex-Eye Technology)

Select camera configuration – Use the online configurator to choose the number of sensors, resolution, and sensor type (Bayer color or monochrome for the visible spectrum).
Define spectral wavebands – Use the interactive spectral chart GUI to drag and position wavebands at the desired wavelengths and bandwidths, configurable from 405–1000 nm with widths as narrow as 25 nm.
Submit configuration for review – Send the configuration to JAI for technical feasibility evaluation.
Specification confirmation – If feasible, JAI confirms the design, assigns a custom product number, and discusses any additional requirements before the purchase order is finalized.

The Sony IMX273 CMOS Sensor (1.6 MP per waveband) and Sony IMX252 CMOS Sensor (3.2 MP per waveband) provide high image quality and fast frame rates, supporting up to three simultaneous wavebands at full resolution. A Bayer sensor option in the visible spectrum can also be used for interpolation or additional spectral data extraction during post-processing.

JAI’s prism technology splits incoming light into multiple sensors through a single optical path, ensuring simultaneous capture and precise pixel alignment across all wavebands, eliminating the need for software-based alignment. 10 GigE multi-stream interfaces allow independent or combined analysis of each waveband, with auto-negotiation to adjust to slower network speeds when required.

Support for hundreds of applications and configurations
The versatility of the Flex-Eye solution creates hundreds of different possibilities for a wide range of multispectral imaging applications such as those shown below. You define the exact spectral configuration that will give your vision system the capabilities and the competitive edge that you are looking for.

Crop health, intelligent farming, environmental studies…	Surgical guidance, life sciences, forensics…	Electronics, recycling, scientific research…
Inspection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, tea leaves…	Currency inspection, passports, biometrics…	Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and their packaging…

Here are just a few of the multispectral configurations possible with Flex-Eye

JAI CAMERAS – [FUSION SERIES]

JAI’s Fusion Series of multispectral prism cameras provide simultaneous images of multiple wavebands through a single optical path. The cameras split incoming light into two or three separate sensors with precise pixel-to-pixel alignment regardless of motion or viewing angle.

Fusion Series cameras are ideal for life sciences or surgical applications using NIR fluorescence; for intelligent farming techniques such as NDVI/NDRE vegetation analysis or autonomous weed removal systems; for fruit, vegetable, and other types of food sorting or inspection; for electronics/PCB inspection; and much more.

You can choose from several standard models with predefined configurations of visible and near-infrared (NIR) wavebands, or you can use JAI’s innovative Flex-Eye technology to design your own configuration with two or three custom wavebands perfectly tailored to your application requirements.

See the available models in the camera table below.

More about JAI Flex-Eye technology
Learn more about Flex-Eye multispectral customization options

Standard or custom-designed configurations with up to three wavebands and up to 3.2 megapixels per channel.
Custom waveband specifications (Flex-Eye concept) as narrow as 25 nm located in the 405-1000 nm range (visible – NIR).
Simultaneous high-speed capture and output via 10 GigE multi-stream interfaces.

JAI CAMERAS – [APEX MEDICAL SOLUTIONS SERIES]

The Apex Medical & Life Sciences Solutions is a series of 3-CMOS area scan cameras designed for medical imaging and life sciences applications. The system uses multi-sensor prism technology to deliver improved color fidelity and spatial accuracy compared to Bayer-pattern color cameras.

The cameras use a USB3 Vision interface, providing reliable high-speed data transfer and plug-and-play compatibility.

Sensor & Performance

Sensors: Sony Pregius IMX265 (3.2 MP models) and Sony Pregius IMX273 (1.6 MP models)
Frame rates:
- Up to 38 fps (3.2 MP)
- Up to 79 fps (1.6 MP)
Suitable for time-lapse imaging, EDOF, and high-throughput microscopy inspections

Software Integration

Fully integrated with microscopy imaging platforms:

Image-Pro
µManager

Color & Imaging Features

On-board color space conversion:
- RGB → HSI
- RGB → CIE XYZ
- RGB → sRGB / Adobe RGB
Independent analog gain and exposure control for R, G, and B channels for improved signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
Built-in color enhancement function

Model Variants

Standard Apex models – general microscopy and imaging applications
LSX models – pre-screened to minimize dust, lint, and foreign object debris (FOD) in the optical path; white housings for clinical and laboratory environments
NF models – IR-cut filter removed for enhanced deep-red and near-infrared (NIR) sensitivity

Interface

Standard USB3 Vision interface for high-speed camera connectivity.

JAI CAMERAS – [APEX SERIES]

Prism-based 3-sensor RGB cameras delivering highly accurate color and superior spatial resolution for demanding color machine-vision applications.

Key points:
– Sensor/optics: 3-sensor R–G–B prism design with hard dichroic prism filters for steep spectral cutoffs and pure channel separation (no Bayer interpolation).
– Image quality: True per-pixel RGB raw data, higher color fidelity, better edge definition and finer detail resolution than Bayer cameras.
– Models & resolutions: Ten models — 1.6, 3.2, and 5.1 MP variants (AP-1600T, AP-3200T, AP-5100T).
– Sensors: Built on Sony Pregius / Pregius S sensors (IMX273, IMX265, IMX252, IMX548).
– Performance: Frame rates 12–126 fps depending on model and interface.
– Channel control: Independent analog gain and exposure per R/G/B channel for optimized SNR.
– Features: Pixel binning for improved sensitivity; Xscale sub-pixel rescaling on AP-5100T for tailored pixel size/sensitivity/resolution.
– Color processing: In-camera color-space conversions (RGB→HSI, RGB→CIE XYZ, RGB→sRGB/Adobe RGB).
– Interfaces: GigE Vision, Mini Camera Link, USB3 Vision, CoaXPress.
– Applications: Ideal for pharmaceutical, electronics, printing/packaging, microscopy, medical diagnostics where precise color and fine detail matter.

JAI CAMERAS – [SPARK SERIES]

High-throughput, high-quality area-scan cameras optimized for machine vision and outdoor imaging where speed and image quality are critical.

Key points:
– Performance: Latest CMOS imagers — up to ~10× faster than CCDs (e.g., 45 MP >50 fps; some 5 MP ≥250 fps). ROI raises frame rates further.
– Image quality: Low noise, high pixel uniformity, no rolling-shutter distortion (global shutter), large low-noise pixels for good low-light sensitivity.
– Advanced features: In-camera pattern correction, multi-ROI, true correlated double sampling (selected models), combined analog/digital gain control (selected models), high dynamic range modes (selected models).
– Robustness: Industrial-grade construction, vibration and shock resistant — suitable for 24/7 industrial use and outdoor applications (sports, traffic, surveillance).
– Value: High megapixels-per-second throughput with attractive pricing for high-performance machine-vision systems.

JAI CAMERAS – [GO SERIES]

The JAI Go Series is a compact, entry-level machine vision camera line that punches above its weight. At just 29 × 29 × 41.5 mm and under 50 grams, these rugged cameras fit tight spaces and weight-critical applications think robotics, drones or embedded systems while surviving 80G shocks and 10G vibrations in harsh industrial environments.

Key Features:
– High-performance CMOS sensors (IMX250, IMX264, IMX174, IMX249, Lince5M) with global shutters for crisp moving images
– Specialized variants: Polarization (IMX250MZR) and UV (IMX487) models for advanced imaging needs
– Flexible interfaces: USB3 and GigE options to match your setup
– Reliability: MTBF exceeding 180,000 hours with standard 3-year warranty

JAI CAMERAS – [GO-X SERIES]

Compact, industrial-grade area-scan cameras offering strong image quality, reliability, and value for machine vision.

Key points:
– Sensors: Sony Pregius / Pregius S global-shutter and Starvis rolling-shutter options.
– Resolutions: 2.3–24.5 MP (color and mono).
– Interfaces: USB3 Vision, GigE Vision (1G or 5G), CoaXPress.
– Ruggedness: 80G shock / 10G vibration, good thermal dissipation, dust-reduction measures.
– Size & mounting: compact (29×29 mm, lengths 51.5–55 mm), dual mounting-hole spacings (20 & 21 mm).
– Features: ROI, image flip/mirror, 8/10/12-bit output, blemish compensation, shading correction, two sequencer modes, user-customizable auto-exposure (ALC).
– Extra tech: pixel-rescaling (Xscale) on Pregius S; lossless compression (Xpress) on Pregius S GigE.
– Support & warranty: free SDK/API for Windows/Linux/ARM, collection of pre-qualified C-mount lenses, six-year warranty; very low field-failure rates.