New Sensors For Intelligent VC Cameras: Top Resolution And Frame Rates For High Speed Applications

In its VC Base+ and VC Board Cam lines, image processing expert Vision Components now also employs new 2.2 and 4.2 megapixel sensors from CMOSIS. These sensors provide both high resolution and high frame rates, are very light-sensitive, and deliver an excellent image quality. They feature a global shutter, a fast trigger mode, and a triggered linescan mode that allows for frame rates up to 18 kHz. The CMOSIS-based cameras are therefore suited for use as line scan cameras in high-speed applications.

Cameras available with the new CMOSIS sensors are the standard models VC7222 and VC7224, and the board cameras VCSBC6222 nano RH and VCSBC6224 nano RH which feature a remote sensor head. Measuring 2/3ʺ, the 2.2 megapixel sensor can record up to 46 images per second at full resolution (2,048 x 1,088 pixels). By means of a freely programmable ROI setting, it can also support the FullHD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, or reach a frame rate of 320 images per second at VGA resolution. Measuring 1ʺ, the 4.2 megapixel sensor provides big pixels and is especially light-sensitive and low-noise. At full resolution (2,048 x 2,048 pixels), it can record 23 images per second. In addition to high-speed tasks, typical applications are industrial image processing, traffic monitoring, 3D scans, motion surveillance, automotive applications, barcode and OCR recognition, and microscopy.

About Vision Components
Founded in 1996 by Michael Engel, inventor of the first intelligent camera for industrial applications, Vision Components GmbH is a leading supplier in the field of machine vision. Branches and distributors represent the EttlinVision Components gen-based company worldwide in more than 25 countries. Vision Components develops and distributes intelligent, network-compatible real-time Smart Cameras which are able to operate without a PC. These embedded vision solutions can be easily integrated into almost any machine or plant. The product portfolio includes Smart Cameras with or without a protective housing, single board cameras, and vision sensors. Vision Components also develops custom-tailored machine vision solutions for a wide range of applications. Amongst others, typical applications include quality inspection and automation. Equipped with the proprietary multitasking VCRT operating system, VC Smart Cameras can be easily configured for all possible tasks. Furthermore, VC provides software libraries for many applications including motion capture, decoding, measurement, and positioning.