Illuminators save space For machine-vision applications where the light source is mounted into a machine or robot arm, Dolan-Jenner redesigned the Fiber-Lite A-240. Available in either a dual- or low-profile module, the A-240 features two power supplies on separate boards housed in the same enclosure. Each power supply on the dual model provides energy to one remote lamp head, giving two functionally separate illuminators in one package. Delivering lamp color temperature of 3200 K, with a lamp output of 400,000 fc, the A-240 dual- and low-profile models hold up to three filters. Dolan-Jenner,Lawrence, MA; (800) 833-4237.
Lenses image in the ultraviolet Quartz lenses for imaging in the ultraviolet spectrum are available in focal lengths of 25 and 75 mm. In the 25-mm length, the UV2528 is a 16-mm imager with adjustable focus and a fixed aperture of f/2.8. The UV2528B has the same features but includes an adjustable iris. Both lenses are available in C-mount form. With a 78-mm focal length, the UV8040B features an adjustable iris and focus and a fixed aperture of f/3.8. In C-mount form, the lens covers an 18-mm imager. If the C-mount is removed, the lens is transformed into a T-mount version capable of covering 35-mm film. Universe Kogaku,Oyster Bay, NY; (516) 624-2444.
Digital detection system targets optical spectroscopy Developed for optical-spectroscopy applications, the Spec-10:256 digital detection system features a 1024 x 256-pixel CCD and 16-bit digitization capability. In extreme environments, the controller and camera head can be remotely situated up to 2 km from the host computer. Running under WinSpec, Roper Scientific's 32-bit Windows software package, the unit can be integrated with the company's line of spectrometers. Roper Scientific,Trenton, NJ; (609) 587-9797.
VME board pumps pictures at 7.2 GFLOPs Based on the 600-MFLOP ADSP-21160 Sharc DSP from Analog Devices (Norwood, MA), the VME-based Vantegra-2 DSP board features 12 DSPs and provides 7.2 GFLOPs. For parallel processing the Vantegra-2 link port architecture enables a system of multiple boards to increase this processing power. Of the 7.2 Gbytes/s of the point-to-point interprocessor communications that each Vantegra-2 provides, 4.8 Gbytes/s is available as internal bandwidth, 1.2 Gbytes/s is available for interboard connectivity, and 1.2 Gbytes/s is available for Radstone's VMC mezzanine I/O. Radstone,Montvale, NJ; (800) 368-2738.
Color camera module weighs one gram Measuring 5.6 x 5.6 x 5.4 mm and weighing 1 gram, the GP-KS462 micro color camera features a 1/4-in. color CCD and produces 480 lines of color resolution with a signal-to-noise ratio of 50 dB. The super micro camera head is 6.7 mm in diameter and 30.3 mm in length. The camera head can be separated from the circuit-board module over distances up to 150 mm. Incorporating external electrode pads for cable connection facilitates connection to the camera control unit up to 10 m from the camera. The camera features an on-board DSP and auto white balance, electronic light control, auto gain control, and black-light level; it costs $438. Panasonic,Secaucus, NJ; (888) 880-VISION.
Electrophoresis kits image DNA As integrated solutions for acquiring, archiving, documenting, analyzing, and reporting digital images from electrophoresis experiments, Gel-Pro imager kits, allow the imaging of DNA, protein, and membrane samples. The kits include Gel-Pro analyzer software, which enables qualitative molecular weight analysis, quantitative amount analysis, and reporting for gels and dot/slot blots. Featuring a camera system with an LCD monitor and controller, the unit weighs less than 20 lb and mounts on a transilluminator. It has built-in white light epi-illumination and a UV-protected viewing port that aids band excising. Media Cybernetics,Silver Spring, MD; (301) 495-3305.
Linescan imaging system targets web inspection Used for detecting high-contrast defects in continually processed materials, the Web Ranger 1000 identifies defects just 0.005 in. in size at speeds of up to 1200 ft/min. The PC-based system provides real-time flaw mapping, flaw image display, defect classification, web imaging, trend analysis, statistical compilation, report generation, and data archiving. At the heart of the Web Ranger is the Opsis 5150ALC smart camera. Because the image-processing and analysis capabilities are in the camera, the Web Ranger 1000 does not require frame grabbers or image-processing engines. Networked via Ethernet for the synchronized image capture of 100% of the material surface area, the camera provides 5150-pixel resolution. Price ranges from $40,000 to $100,000, based upon the application and number of cameras required. Wintriss Engineering,San Diego; CA (800) 550-7300.
Software tests electro-optical systems Designed for connecting Optikos's ThermTest source units and measuring devices to Windows NT compatible systems, I-Site can capture optical images or video signals, both analog and digital, and make a range of measurements on electro-optical systems. I-Site controlled systems can be used for testing thermal imagers, TV cameras, digital cameras, displays, image intensifiers, sights, x-ray equipment, lenses, and fiberoptic face plates. These turnkey systems provide a complete platform for measuring MRTD, LSF, MTF, SiTF, and the noise power spectrum. Optikos,Cambridge, MA; (617) 354-7557.
CCDs are back-thinned Designed for scientific applications that require low-light-level detection, the S7170-0909 and S7171-0909 series of back-thinned full-frame transfer CCDs both feature 512 x 512 active pixels. With a 90% quantum efficiency from UV to near-IR, dark current of the devices is three electrons per pixel per second at -30°C. Dynamic range of the CCD is 37,500:1 in area-scanning mode. Designed with either a one- or two-stage built-in thermoelectric cooler, the S7171-0909 can be cooled to -10°C or -30°C. No dry air is required because both the CCD and the thermoelectric cooler are hermetically sealed. Both the S7170-0909 and S7171-0909 CCDs are mounted in a 24-pin ceramic package and are priced at $4825 and $5925, respectively. Hamamatsu,Bridgewater, NJ; (908) 231-0960.
Industrial camera runs at double speed Featuring a VGA sensor, the STC-1000 is capable of imaging at speeds of 60 frames/s in progressive mode and 120 fields/s in 2:1 interlaced mode. With 100% fill factor, the CCD-based camera incorporates an asynchronous trigger function that allows input of an external trigger pulse. Housed in a rectangular casing measuring 31 x 29 x 73 mm, the camera weighs 85 grams. Audio Video Supply,San Diego, CA; (619) 565 1101.
Frame grabber rides the PCI bus Capable of capturing composite NTSC/PAL and S-video formats, the Orion PCI-based frame grabber also includes discrete analog-to-digital converters for capturing component RGB in NTSC/PAL video formats. A separate trigger input is also provided for synchronizing video capture to external events. With two independent CRT controllers, the board's primary CRT controller handles VGA display, while the second provides TV display output. In addition, nondestructive graphics overlay of live video and live video scaling can be accomplished without host CPU intervention. Matrox,Dorval, Quebec, Canada; (514) 822-6020.
CompactPCI board is dual processor Atlas-C, a multiprocessor CompactPCI board based on Intel Coppermine-256 processors, features clock speeds to 733 MHz and built-in support for symmetric and real-time asymmetric multiprocessing. Each processor is equipped with 256 kbytes of no-wait-state on-die L2 cache. The two processors also share up to 1 Gbyte of 100-MHz synchronous DRAM main memory. Processors, cache, and memory are linked via a 100-MHz local bus, which is an extension of Intel's Front Side Bus. General Micro Systems,Rancho Cucamonga, CA; (909) 980-4863.
Infrared illuminators fit in electrical boxes Designed to fit into standard single-gang electrical boxes for discreet and covert day/night surveillance, the EB-IR series of infrared illuminators are intended for indoor and outdoor operation in the 4-30-ft range. With 12-Vdc or 24-Vac operation, the illuminators are equipped with 30 elevated LEDs, a pan-tilt mount, heat sink, voltage regulator, and cover plate. Derwent Extreme Technologies,Langley, BC, Canada; (604) 533-6644.
VMEbus PowerPC module features 12 serial interfaces The MIP860 6U VME board is based on Motorola's PowerPC MPC860T and offers a 100BaseT Ethernet interface via an RJ-45 twisted-pair connector on the front panel. With a total of 12 serial interfaces, eight interfaces are routed to the front panel and four are routed to the P2-connector. Other standard features include a watchdog timer, a BDM debug interface for board maintenance, and a JTAG port. The board's A24/D16 or A16/D8 VMEbus interface with mailbox interrupt allows real multiprocessing under real-time conditions. The MIP860 can function as slot 1 CPU, as bus requester, or as single-board computer. Dynatem,Mission Viejo, CA; (949) 855-3235.
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