3-CMOS prism-based RGB area scan cameras providing better color fidelity than traditional Bayer cameras

The Apex Series cameras are 3-sensor R-G-B prism cameras that separate the incoming light into red, green and blue wavelengths, which are directed to three separate image sensors.

The cameras deliver exceptionally accurate R-G-B raw image data ideal for demanding color machine vision applications across a range of industries including pharmaceutical, electronics, printing/packaging and imaging in microscopy and medical diagnostics equipment.

The 3-sensor imaging technique provides more accurate per-pixel color values than those obtainable with the Bayer Mosaic technique relying on interpolation routines alone to define pixel color values. The cameras also offer more precise spatial resolution, enabling accurate edge detection and the ability to resolve smaller details.

The latest CMOS cameras in the Apex Series represent a large step forward in resolution, speed and color pre-processing functions all at a very reasonable price point. This will enable many more vision designers to step up to the increased value that comes from incorporating a prism-based color camera from JAI.

• The Apex series comprises 12 different cameras (CCD and CMOS) with resolutions from 0.8 to 3.2 megapixels.
• The latest AP-3200T models features Sony Pregius IMX265 sensors.
• The AP-1600T models features Sony Pregius IMX273.
• The CMOS models feature on-board color space conversion including: RGB to HSI, RGB to CIE XYZ and RGB to sRGB/Adobe RGB.
• Analog gain and exposure time can be set independently for the R-G-B channels allowing for better SNR conditions.

Prism-based dual-sensor InGaAs line scan cameras for Short Wave InfraRed (SWIR) imaging

The Wave Series camera is a 2-sensor prism line scan camera capable of sensing Short Wave InfraRed (SWIR) light.

The camera is based on Indium/Gallium /Arsenide (InGaAs) sensor technology and combined with JAI’s prism line scan technology, making it capable of delivering dual-band imaging in the SWIR light spectrum (900 – 1700 nm).

Multi-sensor camera technology is a JAI core competence and over the years JAI has delivered cameras covering RGB and NIR into various applications.

The Wave Series camera brings 2-sensor imaging to the SWIR light spectrum providing extra “hidden” imaging data. This capability enhances current machine vision systems with imaging beyond what is possible when imaging the visible and/or the near infrared light spectrum.

The Wave Series opens up a range of new applications in automated visual inspection.

• Simultaneous dual-band imaging in the Short Wave InfraRed (SWIR) light spectrum.
• Wavelength band: 900 nm to 1700 nm.
• Active pixels: 2 x 1024 pixels.
• Line rate: 39 kHz (39,230 line/second).
• Cell size: 25.0 μm x 25.0 μm.

High resolution area scan cameras

Spark Series area scan cameras are the perfect choice for machine vision applications demanding high quality images with the highest possible throughput. They feature the latest CMOS imagers delivering high resolution images at speeds as much as 10 times faster than traditional CCD cameras.

For example, 20-megapixel (MP) models can deliver up to 30 fps output while some 5-MP models run at 250 fps or more. Using the region-of-interest (ROI) feature, even higher frame rates can be achieved.

Spark Series cameras feature advanced functions like in-camera pattern correction, multi-ROI, true correlated double sampling (selected models), combined analog and digital gain control (selected models), and efficient global shutters to ensure low noise and high quality images with high pixel uniformity.

The combination of the above features with high sensitivity, industrial grade construction, and an attractive price point, makes the Spark Series cameras ideal solutions for high performance machine vision systems and outdoor applications in sports, traffic and surveillance.

• High throughput with outstanding megapixels-per-second performance.
• High quality images with low noise, high pixel uniformity and no rolling shutter distortion.
• Large, low-noise pixels provide outstanding low light performance.
• High dynamic range modes (selected models) capture both bright and dark details under high contrast conditions.
• Highly resistant to vibration and shock in industrial environments (high reliability, low-cost-of-ownership).

Compact, attractively-priced area scan cameras with industrial grade reliability

The Go-X Series offers compact, attractively-priced industrial area scan cameras with a blend of features, image quality and industrial grade reliability that is in high demand for the next generation of machine vision systems.

The Go-X Series incorporates the most popular Sony Pregius CMOS sensors with resolutions ranging from 2.3 to 12.4 megapixels and a choice of USB3 Vision or GigE Vision interfaces.

With industrial grade shock and vibration ratings (80G/10G) and excellent thermal dissipation, they are designed to keep critical inspection systems running 24/7/365.

Backed by a six-year warranty – the longest in the industry - they are built using JAI's proven manufacturing process that has delivered field failure rates of less than two cameras per thousand over the last five years.

All cameras include a robust set of capabilities like region-of-interest (ROI), image flipping and mirroring, 8/10/12-bit output, blemish compensation and shading correction – plus, advanced features like two different sequencer modes and an intelligent, user-customizable auto-exposure function (ALC).

• Resolutions from 2.3 to 12.4 megapixels (Bayer color and monochrome models).
• Equipped with Sony Pregius CMOS sensors.
• Industrial grade shock and vibration ratings (80G/10G), plus excellent thermal dissipation.
• Prices starting at €289 with a 6-year warranty.
• Extensive dust prevention measures include cleanroom assembly, and a sealed sensor compartment for dust-free optical path on all models.
• Three sets of mounting holes with 20, 21, and 12 mm spacing fit most existing designs with no re-tooling.
• A free SDK plus high-level API lets you easily design for Windows, Linux, or ARM embedded platforms.
• A compact camera size (29 x 29 x 52 mm) helps to minimize the overall size of the vision system.

Small and versatile area scan cameras

JAI’s Go Series delivers an exceptional blend of small size, high versatility, and excellent performance, all at an entry-level price, making the cameras a perfect starting point for a wide range of machine vision applications.

CMOS technology, low-noise pixels, global shutters, sequencer functions, and other advanced features help ensure image quality and operational flexibility beyond entry-level expectations.

Polarized models (GO-5100MP-USB and GO-5100MP-PGE with IMX250MZR sensor) are also available.

All Go Series cameras measure 29 x 29 x 41.5 mm (excluding lens mount) and weigh less than 50 grams, enabling them to fit into small spaces or into vehicles or other applications where weight and size is critical.

They are ruggedly built for the real world, with robust housings and extensive shock (80G) and vibration (10G) testing to maximize their ability to withstand harsh industrial environments. The Go Series carry an MTBF-rating exceeding 180,000 hours - a guarantee for reliable operation and low-cost-of-ownership throughout the cameras’ lifetime.

• High performance CMOS sensor technology lets Go Series cameras maintain high frame rates despite their small size.
• The Go Series features global shutters, analog gain control, and other features to maximize image quality.
• Available with the latest CMOS sensors including IMX250, IMX264, IMX174, IMX249 and IMX250MZR.
• Industrial-grade design and built for harsh industrial environments (full 3-year warranties standard).
• Go Series cameras are available with a choice of digital interfaces to fit all needs.
• Also polarized models available (GO-5100MP-USB and GO-5100MP-PGE with IMX250MZR sensor).

Monochrome and trilinear line scan cameras with fast scan rates and high image quality

JAI’s Sweep Series includes both monochrome and trilinear color line scan cameras with line rates that are among the fastest available for their type and resolution.

The Sweep SW-4000TL-PMCL trilinear model delivers outstanding color line scan images for applications that don’t require the ultimate image precision provided by the Sweep+ Series.
The SW-4000TL model features a maximum line rate of 66 kHz, making it one of the fastest 3 x 4096 color line scan cameras on the market.

Among the features are vertical and horizontal binning and built-in color space conversion not available on similar trilinear cameras.

The Sweep SW-4000M-PMCL and Sweep SW-8000M-PMCL are two fast monochrome line scan cameras. The SW-4000M-PMCL has 4096 pixels per line and runs up to 200 kHz (200,000 lines/s), while the SW-8000M-PMCL offers 8192 pixels per line at a maximum line rate of 100 kHz (100,000 lines/s).

• A set of built-in color space conversion functions to provide image output in a range of standard formats (SW-4000TL model).
• Applications requiring extra sensitivity and minimum readout noise can benefit from the unique binning capabilities (SW-4000TL model).
• Supports direct connection from encoder to camera to minimize cabling and reduce the occurrence of dropped line data (SW-4000TL model).
• The SW-8000M-PMCL monochrome model features 1 x 8192 pixels delivering a line rate of 100,000 lines/s (100 kHz).
• The SW-4000M-PMCL monochrome model features 1 x 4096 pixels and runs fast as 200,000 lines/s (200 kHz).

Multi-sensor prism-based color/NIR line scan cameras combining precision, sensitivity and multi-spectral options

The Sweep+ Series comprises 3-sensor R-G-B and 4-sensor R-G-B-NIR line scan cameras for industrial machine vision applications.

They features state-off-the-art prism technology providing the best possible performance, precision, and versatility for line scan imaging in continuous production flows.

Typical applications include high-speed web inspection of paper, plastic, film, textiles, tile and lumber, as well as color print inspection and inspection in the food processing industry. The CMOS sensors are precisely-aligned on a beam-splitter prism to a common optical path providing higher color precision and solutions that are easy to set up.

Sweep+ Series cameras equipped with four CMOS sensors are designed to simultaneously capture R-G-B color image data in the visible light spectrum and image data in the near infrared (NIR) light spectrum.

With efficient manufacturing facilities and reliable and durable technology, these color line scan cameras are available at good price/performance points offering low cost of ownership and supreme color line scan image quality for the most demanding machine vision applications.

• The Sweep+ Series eliminates halo effects and complex alignments associated with inspection of cylindrical/wavy objects.
• 4-CMOS technology provides simultaneous imaging of R-G-B visible light and near infrared (NIR) light.
• A single optical plane simplifies camera positioning and encoding tasks.
• Better light transmittance reduces illumination requirements.

Low noise, high sensitivity prism cameras fine-tuned for advanced color microscopy applications

Apex Medical & Life Sciences Solutions is a suite of 3-CMOS area scan cameras offering advanced color imaging capabilities for a wide range of applications in the medical and life sciences markets. The multi-sensor prism technology provides better color fidelity and spatial precision than traditional Bayer color cameras, while the USB3 Vision interface offers excellent plug-and-play compatibility.

All Apex Medical models are fully integrated with two of the most popular microscopy software solutions – Image-Pro® from Media Cybernetics and the µManager open source software package.

This suite of cameras includes both standard Apex Series cameras and also special "LSX" models offering strict screening and preventive measures to minimize the occurrence of any dust, lint, or other foreign object debris (FODs) on the prism, sensor, or in the optical path of the camera. Suitable for either life sciences or industrial applications, these "LSX" models feature white housings that are ideal for systems intended for hospitals, or clinical/laboratory environments where white housings are often preferred.

In addition, special “NF” models are offered with standard IR-cut filters removed in order to better support life sciences applications where enhanced deep-red sensitivity is required, as well as certain industrial microscopy applications where both visible and NIR analyses are performed simultaneously. These capabilities are further bolstered by the built-in color enhancement function included as a standard feature in the Apex Series cameras.

• The most advanced color imaging technology available for medical and life sciences applications.
• Includes pre-screened models offering the highest levels of dust suppression in the industry.
• Sony Pregius IMX265 (AP-3200T models) and Sony Pregius IMX273 sensors (AP-1600T models).
• Up to 38 frames/s for 3.2 MP models and up to 79 frames/s for 1.6 MP models. Ideal for time-lapse imaging, EDOF, or high-throughput industrial inspections.
• Features full integration with Image-Pro image (Media Cybernetics) and µManager for easy development of microscopy applications.
• On-board color space conversion including: RGB to HSI, RGB to CIE XYZ and RGB to sRGB/Adobe RGB.
• Analog gain and exposure time can be set independently for the R-G-B channels allowing for better SNR conditions.
• Standard USB3 Vision interface.
• Includes models with and without IR-cut filters.

Multi-sensor area scan cameras with unique capabilities for multi-spectral imaging applications

JAI’s multi-spectral prism cameras perform both visible and near-infrared (NIR) inspection simultaneously, by splitting incoming light to two separate sensors - a visible color channel from 400-700nm and an NIR channel from 750-900+nm.

This makes it possible to use a single camera to simultaneously inspect both visible elements and sub-surface defects or other information that is optimally detected at NIR wavelengths.

The multi-spectral cameras are ideal for inspecting currency, textiles, circuit boards, and organic items such as fruit and vegetables.

• Two-in-one camera: Multi-spectral cameras allows users to replace multiple inspection cameras with a single set up.
• Ease-of-use: JAI multi-spectral cameras offer ease-of use and lower equipment and maintenance costs.
• The 2-sensor HDR cameras enable the capture of full linear high dynamic range image data.