Machine Vision Camera outputs direct pixel information.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for machine vision applications that require asynchronous triggering, progressive scan CV-M9CL has multiple trigger modes and utilizes three 1/3 in. XGA resolution (1,024 x 768 pixels) CCD sensors. It performs at SNR over 56 dB while maintaining frame rate of 30 progressive scan frames/sec at full resolution. Measuring 50 x 60 x 99 mm, camera offers built-in chromatic shading-reduction function, Camera Link interface, and selectable 8 or 10 bit per color output.
Original Press Release:
JAI's CV-M9CL Combines High Resolution with 3-CCD Technology
Designed for machine vision, the CV-M9CL 3-CCD camera from JAI features high resolution (3 x 800,000 pixels), progressive scan, chromatic shading reduction, Camera Link interface, and a fast readout rate. The three 1/3" XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels) CCD sensors (Sony ICX204AL) allow for a compact prism design. This permits a compact camera measuring 50(H) x 60(W) x 99(L), excluding the connectors. Most 3-CCD cameras require special lenses in order to avoid "chromatic shading." The CV-M9CL features a built-in shading-reduction function. The digitization in the CV-M9CL is based on 12-bit A/D converters. The user can select to output 10 or 8 bits per color. In the 3 x 8 bit mode, a single Camera Link connector is sufficient (base configuration) and in the 3 x 10 bit mode, two Camera Link connectors (medium configuration) are used.
The CV-M9CL, designed for industrial vision applications that require asynchronous triggering, features several trigger modes and does not manipulate the color or pixel information inside the camera. Instead, the CV-M9CL outputs direct pixel information, and the prism assembly features co-site sampling, in which all three CCDs are aligned to each other without spatial offset.
The CV-M9CL performs at a signal/noise ratio of >56dB while maintaining a frame rate of 30 progressive scan frames/second at full resolution. All mode selection and external trigger signals are controlled via the Camera Link interface. A rear panel LED assists in interfacing the camera, indicating the presence of power or trigger input.
The CV-M9CL is available now. Volume pricing is available upon request.
About the JAI Group
JAI was established in 1963 in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has subsidiaries in Japan, US, Germany and UK. The JAI Group has annual sales of more than DKK 345 million (equivalent to USD 60 million) and employs 260 people worldwide. The JAI Group's mission is to develop and distribute user-friendly tools for the professional international world market by combining electronic eyes and electronic brains into a meaningful whole.
JAI has two primary business units: JAI Camera Solutions, and JAI Systems. JAI Camera Solutions is a component supplier that designs, manufactures and markets CCD and CMOS camera solutions primarily for the ITS, medical and industrial machine vision markets. Our cameras help improve our customers' business in a variety of ways-whether that means better quality, greater accuracy, lower costs, higher yields or simply better service. JAI Systems is one of the world's leading manufacturers of specialized traffic systems. Our solutions are based on JAI-developed hardware and software, often integrated with third-party products.
At the end of April 2003, JAI AoS announced the purchase of PULNiX America Inc. Now named JAI PULNiX Inc., the company continues to provide world-class video products and technology to its existing customers while taking advantage of the JAI Group's technological, production, customer service and marketing capabilities to serve new markets.
Further information about JAI can be obtained at www.jai.com.
