Leuven, Belgium, 13th July 2020 — The Dione 640 has been announced today as the new long wave infrared (LWIR) core from Xenics, Europe’s leading developer and manufacturer of advanced infrared sensors, cameras and customized imaging solutions from the shortwave infrared (SWIR) to the LWIR realm. Dione 640 is a LWIR thermal imaging core optimized to meet today’s increased demand for smaller size, lower weight and lower power (SWaP). It is a cutting edge LWIR core for the safety and security market as well as industrial applications.
Xenics accelerates the pace of innovation
After having released the new Wildcat 640 series in February and the Manx R series in April, Xenics speeds-up the innovation with Dione. For the third time this year, Xenics demonstrates its development capability by allowing its customers to benefit from latest generation products for today’s application requirements and future developments.
When SWaP becomes reality
Dione 640 is a SWaP optimized camera core based on the latest generation of 12 µm pitch microbolometer sensors. The first member of the Dione family is presented in a VGA format (640x480 pixels) and a sensitivity of 60 mK in a very small form factor; indeed, the Xenics team succeeded in integrating sensor and electronics in only 25x25x10mm3. Part of the trick was to enable Dione to operate shutter-less, where a specific software is embedded which allows automatic calibration without any mechanical shutter. Of course, this functionality can be bypassed, and customers could add their own shutter mechanisms. Since no cooling of the core is required, the power is limited to a minimum. In addition, Dione benefits from the embedded Xenics image enhancement (XIE) capabilities. Thanks to a smart electronic design, the total power consumption is only 0.8 W. With a weight of less than 20g, Dione is thus the ultimate SWaP LWIR product.
Although Dione is offered as a core, a housing reference-design able to support demanding mechanical environments is also proposed. With its 16bit digital output (compatible with the CameraLink
protocol), triggering capacity and power supply all on the same unique SAMTEC ST5 connector and being GeniCam compliant, Dione is designed for very straightforward integration into systems.
Portable applications such as Hand-Held Thermal Imagers (HHTI), Thermal Weapon Sights (TWS), high integration surveillance or industrial hand-held thermal analysis systems will benefit from the state-of-the-Art SWaP characteristics of Dione. In addition, observation and detection systems will be improved thanks to XIE embedded software.
Dione opens new possibilities for safety and security systems as well as for industrial thermal analysis.
About Xenics
Xenics is a pioneer of infrared technology with a proven track record of twenty years. Xenics designs and markets infrared imagers, cores and cameras of best-in-class image quality to support innovative R&D, industrial automation, machine vision, process control and high-end security applications. Xenics offers a complete portfolio of line-scan and 2-D area-scan products for the vSWIR, SWIR, MWIR and LWIR ranges. Mastering all critical steps of the manufacturing process with advanced production facilities and in-house know-how on detectors, systems and software development Xenics delivers state-of-the-art solutions and optimized custom designs. As a European vendor with a worldwide sales and service network, Xenics supports its customers with simplified export procedures. More at: www.xenics.com.
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Small, high performance InGaAs camera with low noise and high dynamic range
The Wildcat 640 series is based on an in-house developed, temperature stabilised InGaAs detector with a 640 x 512 pixel resolution.
The Wildcat 640 cameras are offered with high frame rate of up to 220 Hz.
The camera comes with a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interface and features low weight and power.
The Wildcat 640 is suitable for SWIR hyperspectral imaging, semiconductor inspection and laser beam analysis.
Benefits & Features
• Frame rate up to 220 Hz
• High dynamic range
• Low noise and low dark current
• CameraLink or USB3 Vision interfacing options
Mechanical Specifications
Mechanical Specifications
| |
Wildcat 640 CL 100 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 100 |
Wildcat 640 CL 200 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 200 |
| Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] |
55 x 55 x 72 |
55 x 55 x 91.5 |
55 x 55 x 72 |
55 x 55 x 91.5 |
| Weight [gr] - excluding lens |
316 |
358 |
316 |
358 |
| Optical interface |
C-mount or M42 |
C-mount or M42 |
C-mount or M42 |
C-mount or M42 |
| Connector USB |
- |
USB 3.0 type micro-B |
- |
USB 3.0 type micro-B |
| Connector CameraLink |
Standard SDR |
- |
Standard SDR |
- |
| Connector power/trigger/serial command |
Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector) |
Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector) |
Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector) |
Lemo 1B.310 (unified connector) |
Environmental & Power Specifications
| |
Wildcat 640 CL 100 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 100 |
Wildcat 640 CL 200 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 200 |
| Operating case temperature [°C] |
From -40 to +70 |
From -40 to +70 |
From -40 to +70 |
From -40 to +70 |
| Storage temperature [°C] |
From -40 to +85 |
From -40 to +85 |
From -40 to +85 |
From -40 to +85 |
| Power consumption [W] |
<5 |
<6 |
TBD |
TBD |
| Power supply voltage |
DC 12 V |
DC 12 V |
DC 12 V |
DC 12 V |
| Shock |
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G |
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G |
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G |
40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G |
| Vibration |
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G |
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G |
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G |
5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G |
| IP rating |
IP40 |
IP40 |
IP40 |
IP40 |
| Regulatory compliance |
CE |
CE |
CE |
CE |
Electro-Optical Specifications
| |
Wildcat 640 CL 100 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 100 |
Wildcat 640 CL 200 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 200 |
| Image format [pixels] |
640 x 512 |
640 x 512 |
640 x 512 |
640 x 512 |
| Pixel pitch [µm] |
20 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
| Detector type |
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
| Sensor temperature stabilization |
TE cooler |
TE cooler |
TE cooler |
TE cooler |
| Integration type |
Snapshot - global shutter |
Snapshot - global shutter |
Snapshot - global shutter |
Snapshot - global shutter |
| Active area and diagonal [mm] |
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] |
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] |
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] |
12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4] |
| Optical fill factor |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
| Spectral range [nm] |
900 - 1700 |
900 - 1700 |
900 - 1700 |
900 - 1700 |
| Quantum efficiency |
~80% [typical peak value] |
~80% [typical peak value] |
~80% [typical peak value] |
~80% [typical peak value] |
| Gain modes |
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] |
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] |
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] |
High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR] |
| Full well capacities [electrons] |
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR] |
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR] |
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR] |
110k [HG] & 600k [HDR] |
| Read noise [electrons] |
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR] |
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR] |
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR] |
80 [HG] & 250 [HDR] |
| Dark current [electrons/second] |
<100k [at 288K sensor temp] |
<100k [at 288K sensor temp] |
<100k [at 288K sensor temp] |
<100k [at 288K sensor temp] |
| Read out mode |
ITR |
ITR |
ITR |
ITR |
| Pixel operability |
>99% |
>99% |
>99% |
>99% |
| Preconfigured exposure time range [ms] |
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms |
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms |
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms |
HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms |
| Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame] |
110 |
110 |
220 |
220 |
| Region of interest |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Min region size [pixels] |
Min 1032 pixels |
Min 1032 pixels |
Min 1032 pixels |
Min 1032 pixels |
| Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size] |
>1 kHz |
>1 kHz |
>1 kHz |
>1 kHz |
| Command and control |
CameraLink Base |
USB 3 Vision |
CameraLink Base |
USB 3 Vision |
| Digital output format |
CameraLink Base (16 bit) |
USB 3 Vision (16 bit) |
CameraLink Base (16 bit) |
USB 3 Vision (16 bit) |
| Trigger |
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V |
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V |
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V |
2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V |
Software & Accessories
Software
Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera. Find Out More
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Frame Grabbers
The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.
The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.
Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Filters
A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):
- Bobcat 320 and 640
- Cheetah 640 CL
- Xeva 320 and 640 (exceptions: Xeva 640 TE3, Xeva 2.35 and Xeva 2.5)
- Lynx
In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614
For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.
Product Selector Guide
| Part number |
Description |
| XEN-000676 |
Wildcat 640 CL 100 |
| XEN-000662 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 100 |
| XEN-000680 |
Wildcat 640 CL 200 |
| XEN-000679 |
Wildcat 640 U3V 200 |
Markets
Machine Vision
Safety & Security
Scientific & Advanced Research
Process Monitoring
Technical Resources
Datasheets
Wildcat 640 series
Engineering files
The compressed file contains technical files pertaining to this product. Typically it contains the following:
- EASM (eDrawings Assembly) file for the camera.
- STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) file for the camera.
- Technical drawing for the camera.
Wildcat 640 Series
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The Telops SPARK line of cooled MWIR cameras are designed for high-performance in general purpose thermography applications. Available in both VGA and HD detector formats, SPARK cameras can be configured to meet your specific measurement requirements. When combined with the powerful yet intuitive RevealIR acquisition software, the user is able to control all aspects of the data collection process.
All SPARK cameras feature Telops unique permanent radiometric calibration and the Automatic Exposure Control operating mode.
Download the SPARK-IR Series Datasheet
Download the SPARK M150 Datasheet
Key benefits include:
- High frame rate: Telops’ SPARK cameras go as fast as 14 000 fps, depending on the model and selected subwindow size
- Unique features and operational flexibility to obtain precise measurements over the entire operating range of the camera.
High-speed control and temperature monitoring.
Observation of cooling water system.
Key Specifications
| SPARK Series |
| |
Spectral Range |
Spatial Resolution |
Max. Frame Rate
in Full Window
|
Max. Frame Rate
in Subwindow |
| SPARK M150 |
1.5- 5.4 μm |
640 x 512 px |
220 Hz |
4 000 Hz @ 132 x 4 |
| SPARK M100 |
1.5- 5.1 μm |
640 × 512 px |
120 Hz |
3 000 Hz @ 136 x 2 |
| SPARK M60hd |
3.7- 5 μm |
1280 × 1024 px |
59 Hz |
14 000 Hz @ 64 x 4 |
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Other configurations are available upon request.
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This is our brief update on IR technologies which we bring to Australia and New Zealand.
NIR 2019 Conference (15- 19 September) .
At Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR 2019) conference in Gold Coast next week we will present
SILIOS Multispectral Cameras.
SILIOS (France) released 2048 x 2048 full picture (4.2 Mpx) snapshot multispectral cameras with 9 bands (8 colours and 1 b/w).
This is in addition to their excellent CMS camera version 1280 (H) x 1024 (V).
More information is available here:
https://applied-infrared.com.au/products/2-hyperspectral-imaging/231-silios-compact-multispectral-cameras-cms-snapshot
Natural Gas Detection camera.
CI Systems released unique Natural Gas detection camera working in LWIR spectrum. The operation is based on spectral analysis instead of a “traditional” single spectral filter used by other manufacturers.
The resulting sensitivity is very high and detection is very reliable, even in difficult environmental conditions. Price is set to be much lower than systems with cooled detector. Currently the camera is in final stages of certifications for Ex rating.
https://applied-infrared.com.au/products/29-methane-natural-gas-camera
Demo equipment in Australia.
Our short term plans for demonstrations of equipment include:
Let me know if you have a project requiring a demo of these systems or other equipment we offer.
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Smallest SWIR CameraLink line-scan camera with excellent sensitivity.
With three resolution options ranging from 512 x 1, 1024 x 1 up to 2048 x 1 pixels, the Lynx-CL provides you with high resolution information about your quality assurance measurements. The Lynx-CL line-scan camera has a line rate of up to 40 kHz for the Lynx-512-CL and the Lynx-1024-CL versions and up to 10 kHz for the Lynx-2048-CL version. Due to its CameraLink interface and the available trigger in/out it can be very easily integrated into your system. This makes the Lynx-CL a perfect solution for any kind of quality inspection or process control.
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OCI HANDHELD IMAGERS (OCI-1000 AND OCI-2000), OCI-OEM (OCI-1000-OEM OR OCI-2000-OEM), OCI-UAV (OCI-1000-UAV, OR OCI-2000-UAV) OCI-OCI-OEM-OCI-UAV
(1) OCI handheld imagers, i.e. OCI-1000 and OCI-2000.
BaySpec’s OCI-1000™ and OCI-2000™ are the only handheld hyperspectral imagers on the market which acquire full VNIR hyperspectral data at video rate. The OCI imagers are based upon a new class of imaging sensor coupled with microoptics for ultimate cost-effective hyperspectral solutions. The on-board computer runs BaySpec’s powerful Android-based SpecPhone app for image collection, analysis, and classification.
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High speed SWIR linescan camera for ultra precise measurements.
With three resolution options ranging from 512, 1024 up to 2048 pixels, the Lynx offers worldwide the highest short wave infrared resolution at pixel formats from the smallest in the world of 12.5 x 12.5 μm² to 250 μm high rectangular pixels. In addition the Lynx infrared InGaAs camera features a high line rate of up to 40 kHz (1.024-pixel version) and 10 kHz (2.048-pixel version)..
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