Cameras are certified GigE vision compliant.
Press Release Summary:
Featuring 2/3 in. CCD sensor from SONY, Genie C1410 and Genie M1410 cameras are designed for industrial imaging applications in semiconductor, robotics and traffic control industries. They come in color (C1410) and monochrome (M1410) versions running at 22 FPS. Integrating both advanced camera and board image acquisition technologies, cameras feature global electronic shutter with exposure control, on-board flat-field correction, and on-board color conversion.
Original Press Release:
DALSA Introduces Two New Genie Cameras
New Sensor Enables Superior Image Capture
Genie cameras to be showcased at The Vision Show, June 9-10 in Boston
WATERLOO, ONTARIO - May 27, 2008 - DALSA Corporation (TSX: DSA) today announced two new models of its Genie(TM) GigE Vision-compliant camera family. The Genie C1410 and Genie M1410 cameras feature a new high quality, high sensitivity sensor and are specifically designed for industrial imaging applications in the semiconductor, robotics and traffic control industries.
The Genie 1410 features a two-thirds inch CCD sensor from SONY (ICX285) and is available in colour (C1410) and monochrome (M1410) versions running at 22 frames per second (FPS). Additional features include: global electronic shutter with exposure control, on-board flat-field correction, and on-board color conversion (used by the colour model) to produce crisp and clear images. The GigE Vision camera acts as a single machine vision component - integrating both advanced camera and board image acquisition technologies in one small package. The camera features an RJ45 ruggedized screw mount cable connector, ideal for robotics applications.
High Quality Image Capture for ITS
One of the primary application areas for these small, high sensitivity cameras is within Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), in order to automate traffic management, traffic enforcement and tolling. Machine vision systems support ITS by automating the monitoring and enforcement of traffic laws such as stopping at red lights, paying tolls, and monitoring for speeding. ITS systems can also be used to automatically locate, identify, and physically measure a vehicle, and can use optical character recognition (OCR) to read its license plate. This can aid in finding stolen cars, and assist in finding other criminal suspects.
GigE Vision(TM)
Like all Genie cameras, the C1410 and M1410 are certified GigE Vision compliant, and are based on the AIA (Automated Imaging Association) GigE Vision Standard to directly link the camera to a PC. These new Genie cameras take full advantage of Gigabit Ethernet technology, transmitting data over standard CAT-5e and CAT-6 cables to distances of up to 100m allowing for a greater distance between the camera and inspection system. DALSA continues to lead the deployment of the GigE Vision standard in terms of adopting the technology into their product development efforts.
Software Advantage
The Genie C1410 and M1410 cameras are supported by DALSA's Sapera(TM) Essential software and its Genie Framework package for fast and simple camera set-up - from initial set-up to grabbing images in minutes. Moreover, the Genie Framework employs DALSA's advanced Trigger-to-Image Reliability engineering, significantly accelerating application development and deployment time by providing developers with a 360º view of the entire acquisition process.
This family of Genie cameras is easy-to-use and affordable. Other models include the Genie Colour Series models C640, C1024 and C1400; their monochrome counterparts, models M640, M1024 and M1400; and the Genie HM Series camera, models HM640, HM1024 and HM1400 - monochrome cameras which operate at up to 300 FPS, in VGA resolution. For a full resolution picture of DALSA's Genie cameras, visit DALSA's online media kit. For more product information, visit the Genie cameras product page to download data sheets.
The Genie camera will be showcased at The Vision Show in Boston, MA, USA, June 10-12, 2008 in DALSA's booth #313.
About DALSA's Machine Vision Products and Services
For more than 25 years DALSA has led the design, manufacture and deployment of digital imaging components for the machine vision market. Today, DALSA image sensors, cameras, frame grabbers and software are used in thousands of automated inspection systems around the world and across multiple industries including semiconductor, flat panel display, electronics, and manufacturing.
About DALSA Corporation
DALSA is an international leader in high performance digital imaging and semiconductors with approximately 1000 employees world-wide. Established in 1980, the Company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets digital imaging products and solutions, in addition to providing semiconductor products and services. DALSA's core competencies are in specialized integrated circuit and electronics technology, software, and highly engineered semiconductor wafer processing. Products and services include image sensor components (CCD and CMOS); electronic digital cameras; vision processors; image processing software; and semiconductor wafer foundry services for use in MEMS, high-voltage semiconductors, image sensors and mixed-signal CMOS chips. DALSA is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "DSA" and has its corporate offices in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
