Oct 31 2009
e2v’s cost efficient DiViiNA and full specification AViiVA 2 series of line scan cameras are now available with a Gigabit Ethernet interface. e2v’s AViiVA 2 EM1 camera, featuring the latest generation of e2v sensors, delivers a new level of performance and image quality to machine vision and other industrial applications, whilst DiViiNA LM1 offers outstanding value and choice for mid-range machine vision applications.
The AViiVA 2 EM1 is the first 4k pixel line scan camera available with a Gigabit Ethernet interface at a line rate of 28kHz; 54kHz when the 2k version is released. EM1 features an unmatched 68dB dynamic range, responsivity at minimum gain of 164 DN/ (nJ/cm2) and an extremely low level of Pixel Response Non Uniformity (PRNU), not exceeding 3%. These specifications ensure optimum performance when short integration times are needed or when illumination is limited.
The DiViiNA LM1 incorporates the proven quality of 1024, 2048 and 4096 pixel sensors and is designed specifically to deliver the optimum solution to machine vision system integrators under cost reduction pressure, whilst seeking to maintain high end CCD performance. The new Gigabit Ethernet interface gives further cost reduction opportunities at the machine vision system level, as well as multi-cast capabilities and enhanced ease of use.
Both new cameras embed an advanced GPIO that meets with the latest Genicam standard and SNFC v1.2.1, delivering a versatile solution and the interoperability to deal with peripheral components such as trigger signal generators. A Packet resend feature also ensures that each single packet is delivered to the acquisition platform. Finally, a user friendly software package includes iPORT PureGEV suite from Pleora as well as standard/high performance drivers.
“A Gigabit Ethernet interface is becoming a more popular option for machine vision camera systems as, unlike a Camera Link interface, there is no need for a frame grabber, as image acquisition is performed through a common GigE port. GigE cabling also lowers system cost as it is significantly cheaper than Camera Link cable and can be run to 100m connections without complicated and expensive repeater solutions” said Sébastien Teysseyre, Marketing manager for e2v’s industrial camera business, adding “our EM1 camera’s unique line rate of 28 thousand lines per second at 4k resolution also opens new possibilities for system integrators previously hindered by GigE interface bandwidth limitations at these higher resolutions. We are now also working on custom solutions to perform data bandwidth optimisation at even higher line rates.”
Both DiViiNA LM1 and AviiVA2 EM1 will be demonstrated at the Vision Show in Stuttgart, Nov 3-5 2009 (e2v booth# C16, Hall 4). Diviina LM1 will be available for evaluation by the end of 2009. First production units are scheduled by Q1 2010. The EM1 camera will be available for evaluation in January 2010 and first production units are scheduled by April 2010.