1/3" SXGA HDR (2-CCD) GigE Camera

The JAI AD-131GE provides 1.3 megapixel monochrome resolution for high dynamic range imaging applications. The camera leverages JAI's advanced prism technology to align two 1/3" CCD sensors (ICX447AL) to within one-quarter pixel accuracy.

By altering the shutter/gain settings of the two CCDs and fusing the two synchronized video streams, the AD-131GE can provide more than double the dynamic range of standard CCD cameras (up to ~120 dB) but in a linear fashion that avoids the noise, shutter, and compression issues found in typical CMOS-based logarithmic or LinLog™ high dynamic range cameras.

Alternatively, the timing of each CCD's readout can be offset by one-half frame and interleaved together to produce 62 fps output without the image degradation that would result from over-clocking the CCDs.

The AD-131GE is equipped with a variety of trigger modes including a special 3-shot PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) mode (download PIV technical note for more details).

Output is via a standard GigE Vision interface, which can be used in a one-cable or two-cable configuration, depending on the mode used.

Typical HDR applications for the AD-131GE include inspection tasks where incident light or bright reflections are present, such as LED inspection, welding, and various types of lighting or glass inspections. The camera is also ideal for a wide range of automotive applications, microscopy, or high-end surveillance uses. The parameters of each CCD can be adjusted by the user to provide maximum dynamic range or maximum contrast/sensitivity within a narrower lighting range, depending on the application.

→ 2-CCD high dynamic range camera
→ 2 monochrome CCDs (1/3") mounted on an optical prism
→ 1296 x 966 active pixels per channel
→ Choice of built-in image fusion or SDK post processing routines to achieve nearly 120 dB dynamic range
→ 31 fps operation for HDR
→ Separate high-speed (62 fps) and high S/N modes also included
→ GigE Vision/GenICam compliant with 8-bit, 10-bit, or 12-bit per channel output
→ Programmable exposure from 11.49µs to 31.761ms in one-line increments
→ Auto shutter from 1/31 to 1/366 sec
→ Unique 3-shot PIV trigger mode provides 50% more vector data
→ Analog video output for auto-iris lens control
→ Programmable 25-in/14-out GPIO module