Terahertz & MWIR Camera

STN Series Uncooled MWIR Infrared Camera

1. Uncooled 128x128pixels MWIR Infrared Camera

Features

• Uncooled MWIR 128x128 pixels infrared camera with high-speed frame rates up to 4000 frames per second
• Configurable ROI windowing (allows faster frame rates)
• Maximum added value and affordability to ensure a full integration in the industry 4.0 applications
• Multiple industrial applications: machine vision, laser process monitoring, gas detection, QA

Typical Applications

• Additive manufacturing
• Industrial process monitoring
• Machine vision
• Gas and flame detection
• Spectroscopy
• Glass manufacturing quality assurance
• R&D industries
• Automotive industry
• Home appliance manufacturing
• Metallurgy and steel industry
• Petrochemical industry
• Glass manufacturing industry

Specifications

• Detector type: VPD PbSe FPA with digital interface, uncooled operation
• Array format: 128x128 (16384 pixels)
• Pixel size: 50x50um (square format)
• Spectral range: MWIR, 1.0μm to 5.0μm
• Peak wavelength of detection: 3.7microns
• Integration time: 10-1000μs, selectable
• Raw data communication, 14 bit
• Interfaces: GigE version2.0 (GenICam compatible) with PoE; Multipurpose DI/DO connector (trigger IN/OUT) (cable sold separately)
• Maximum frame rate: 4000fps
• ROI windowing function
• Mechanical shutter for 1-pt offset correction
• Start-up time: ＜ 10 seconds
• Power supply: PoE, 8 W (non-PoE operation requires 12 VDC)
• Metal housing with rear connectors and tripod screw holes (M3 and M4)
• Dimensions and weight (w/o optics): 66(L)x62(W)x62(H)(mm), 400 grams
• Optics (standard option): f=35 mm, F#1.1, FoV 10.5ºx10.5º, AR coating (1-5μm), manual focus with CS-mount interface
• Software included: acquisition and visualization SW; SDK available for custom software programming
• Minimum temperature of detection: 100ºC

2. Uncooled MWIR(1-5um) Camera

Features

• Uncooled MWIR camera IP67-rated with industrial USB connection and 1 kHz frame rate
• Optimized size and affordable cost to ensure a perfect integration in the production process: priced for cost sensitive machine vision applications!

Applications

• Industrial manufacturing process control (welding, cutting, etc.)
• Industrial automation
• Laser process monitoring
• Gas and fl ame detection
• Machine vision
• OEM integration

Industries

• Automotive industry
• Home appliance manufacturing
• Metallurgy and steel industry
• Glass manufacturing
• Petrochemical industry

Specifications

• Part number: STN-1024
• Miniaturized uncooled infrared MWIR camera for industrial applications
• Band of detection: MWIR (1 - 5 microns)
• Peak wavelength of detection: 3.7 microns
• FPA resolution: 32x32 (1024 pixels)
• Shutter incorporated for 1-pt offset correction
• Integration time: adjustment via software (100 – 500 us)
• Maximum frame rate: 1000 Hz (slower rates are possible)
• Global-shutter (snapshot) image acquisition
• Electrical interface: USB powered, industrial M12 mini-USB connector in the back (optional: connector in the bottom part)
• Communication interface: USB 2.0, high-speed (up to 480 Mbps)
• Data transmission: raw data, 10 bits
• Lens: f=24 mm, F#1.2, FoV 10.2ºx10.2º (IP67-rated)
• Optional lens: f=48 mm, F#1.6, FoV 5.1ºx5.1º (IP67-rated)
• Integrated temperature sensor
• Dimensions (in mm): 98.0 (L) x 49.5 (W) x 61.0 (H) (connector in the back)
• Weight: 250 grams
• Minimum temperature of detection: 100 ºC
• IP67-rated metal housing with CS-mount optics interface
• Water-block and DLC coating for harsh environment
• Software included: NIT SOFTWARE SUITE (Acquisition and visualization SW)
• DLL for custom software development available

3. Inline Infrared Imaging Monitoring System for industrial Processes (Laser & Arc Welding, LMD/cladding, WAAM, others)

• Inline infrared imaging monitoring system for industrial process monitoring
• Continuous monitoring and measurement of the melt pool and heat-affected-zone (HAZ) geometry
• Ensures quality monitoring
• Allows coaxial integration and off-axis operation
• Standalone operation
• 2-alarm levels configuration, PC data ogging
• Main applications: laser welding, LMD, cladding, WAAM, others

4. Closed Loop Control for Laser Power in LMD/Cladding Processes

• Continuous monitoring and measurement of the melt pool geometry
• Closed-loop control of the laser power during the complete process, ensuring quality and repeatibility
• Compatible with most of laser optics and powders
• Easy mechanical integration and quick configuration
• Consistent operation, no need of reconfiguration during the process
• Main applications: LMD and cladding

STL Series Cooled MWIR Cameras

STL series MWIR camera is developed with resolution 640x512pixels, wavelength range 3.7~4.8um, standard CL connector, supporting standard analog PAL video and external trigger. The camera is Stirling refrigerator cooled and provides with 14bit and 117Hz output.

Features

1. Digital image detail enhancement (DDE)
2. Low noise
3. 14bit digital signal output
4. High stability, adapt to harsh environment
5. Short delivery time

Quantum efficiency

Comparisons of Images

The pictures on the right are the images with digital image detail enhancement (DDE turned on).

STI Series Uncooled Terahertz Cameras

1. Uncooled Terahertz Camera Imager

Electromagnetic waves are around us in many different forms: light waves, radio waves, micro waves. We have been using their properties for years. Terahertz waves (THz) are the electromagnetic waves with frequencies between 100GHz and 10THz. THz radiation lies between microwaves and infrared light regions of the spectrum.

THz radiation have unique properties, it can go through a wide variety of non-conducting materials. They are low in energy (~4.1 meV) and non-ionizing so they are not harmful. We can use THz imaging technology for non-invasive and non-destructive testing in various fields like food, industry, medicine, etc

THz waves are absorbed by some liquids like water, and this property can be used to measure the internal moisture of various objects.

The terahertz waveband ranges from 100GHz to 10THz. At these frequencies, the electromagnetic waves have unique and interesting properties:

• These waves penetrate non-polar materials such as plastic, ceramic, wood and fabric;
• These waves are highly absorbed by water and moisture;
• The energy used is very low and these waves are non-ionizing;

With this terahertz imager, you can see through materials, making it ideal for developing your non-destructive testing solutions, for detecting and inspecting defects in wood, paper/cardboard, polymers and plastics, ceramics, composites, plants, food, as well as for evaluating humidity rates in these same materials.

What's more, these terahertz waves are non-ionizing and therefore pose no risk to the human body, making this technology an attractive alternative to non-damaged testing (NDT) X-ray solutions.

SEE INSIDE THE MATTER SAFELY

Terahertz innovative imaging technology paves the way to non-destructive testing and to research in the field of terahertz waves.

APPLICATIONS

• Characterization of THz sources
• Non-destructive testing
• Life sciences
• Scientific Instruments

BENEFITS

• Video rate
• High sensitivity
• High resolution
• Large field

MICROBOLOMETER TECHNOLOGY

Antenna is coupled to micro-bolometer pixel architecture and micro-bolometer array sensor is built above CMOS ROIC.

LABORATORY: THz BEAM CHARACTERIZATION

The terahertz camera is essential for any laboratory or R&D institutions that carry out research in the field of THz waves and explores THz potential in various applications medical imaging, oncology etc. The wide range of coverage (0.1THz to 5THz) combined with an unrivalled bolometric sensor sensitivity makes the terahertz camera a perfect tool for visualisation /qualification of your terahertz laser source.

NDT / QUALITY CONTROL

Additionally, our terahertz camera eases the non-destructive testing of advanced materials used in various industries and industrial quality control. THz non-hazardous imaging technology reveals previously invisible defects inside the subject matter.

Our non-contact THz penetrating imaging system can detect manufacturing defects or imperfections inside parts during production, in real-time by seeing through the materials. THz imaging technology is ideal for industries needing to inspect materials such as plastic, ceramic, composites, polymers, wood, cardboard and paper, textile and fibers and leather.

USER FRIENDLY SOFTWARE

• Direct access via the USB3
• Dynamic black reference
• Lighting correction
• Software development kit included
• LabVIEW drivers available

SPECIFICATIONS

OBJECTIVE LENS RANGE

2. 10000x7096 CMOS Sensor Industrial Camera

The STI-70 is a 70 Mpixels digital color camera designed for industrial machine vision, document scanning, medical and scientific imaging. It is built with the latest CMOS sensor generation offering an exceptional image quality. iMDC70 camera delivers up to one image every 3 seconds in full resolution and reaches higher frequencies pictures in windowed mode. It comes with a USB 3.0 interface and has focus control functions.

MAIN FEATURES

• Camera 10000x7096 pixels of 3.1μmx3.1μm
• CMOS rolling shutter color sensor with micro lenses
• 53DB dynamic
• Image acquisition up to 0.36 image / second at full resolution
• Preview mode of 2496x1774 pixels at 10 images/sec.
• USB3.0 interface
• Piloting focus and lens functions

APPLICATIONS

• PCB inspection, wafer, flat screens, LCD
• Aerial photography, aeronautics and aerospace
• Scientific & research
• Medical & healthcare
• Book scanning and large document scanning
• Sports & medias
• Food & agriculture
• Robotics and industrial control
• Etc… wherever image capture is required

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECTRAL RESPONSE

SOFTWARE

ST70 camera comes with a Windows SDK and a Viewer allowing to configure camera parameters and to display images.

CONNECTOR

2. 10000x7096 CMOS Sensor True Color Industrial Camera

The STI-TrueColor is a 70 Mpixels digital color camera designed for industrial machine vision, document scanning, medical and scientific imaging. Built with the latest CMOS sensor generation, it offers an exceptional image quality. Each color plan is made from 70 Mpixels which are really grabbed by the sensor, no interpolation is used to demosaic the image.

MAIN FEATURES

• Camera 10000x7096 pixels of 3.1 μm x 3.1 μm
• True color mode / Standard demosaic mode, separated color plan
• No false color – No Moiré effect
• CMOS rolling shutter color sensor with micro lenses
• 53 db dynamic
• One full resolution image every 3. seconds
• Preview mode of 2496x1774 pixels at 10 images/sec.
• USB3.0 interface
• Piloting focus and lens functions

APPLICATIONS

• PCB inspection, wafer, flat screens, LCD
• Scientific & research
• Medical & healthcare
• Book scanning and large document scanning
• Food & agriculture
• Robotics and industrial control
• Etc… wherever image capture is required

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECTRAL RESPONSE

BAYER vs TRUE COLOR

SOFTWARE

ST-TrueColor camera comes with a Windows SDK and a Viewer allowing to configure camera parameters and to display images.

CONNECTOR