Allied Vision Expands Goldeye Infrared Camera Series

Fast Goldeye G-033 with new InGaAs sensor and Cool version with enhanced sensor cooling added to the SWIR camera family.

Allied Vision introduces new models of its Goldeye infrared camera series at VISION 2014. The Goldeye is a Short-Wave Infrared camera (SWIR) that exhibits sensitivity between 900 and 1,700 nm.

Goldeye G-033: Fastest SWIR camera with GigE Vision interface
The new Goldeye G-033 features the latest InGaAs image sensor technology. It offers the same sensor resolution as the Goldeye G-032 (640 x 512 Pixels). However, with its smaller pixel size (15 µm vs. 25 µm), it can be used with more affordable lenses.

The Goldeye G-033 stands out of the crowd of SWIR cameras with InGaAs sensors with its very high frame rate. The new camera delivers more than 230 frames per seconds (fps) at full resolution in 12 bit mode. Reducing the resolution to QVGA (320 x 240) allows for a frame rate over 900 fps. This makes the Goldeye G-033 the perfect choice for many demanding applications requiring high speed, such as inline inspection (e.g. hot-end glass inspection) or plastics sorting using hyperspectral imaging in the recycling industry.

Goldeye Cool: Enhanced sensor cooling for long exposure times
At VISION 2014, Allied Vision will also unveil the Cool version of the Goldeye for the first time. As a standard, all Goldeye models come with an active sensor cooling that ensures low-noise, high quality infrared images. The Goldeye G-032 and Goldeye G-033 are fitted with a fan-less Peltier element TEC1 (Thermo Electric Cooling), which can cool the sensor down by 30 K vs. housing temperature.

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DataMan accurately reads 2-D codes on a high-speed folding machine

Instruction leaflets accompany pharmaceuticals to help ensure the appropriate directions are available to consumers. The pharmaceutical industry needs to be diligent in checking that the appropriate instruction leaflets accompany their packages. These leaflets need to be checked on both sides to ensure correct print and handling. This validation is done by matching the 2-D code on both sides of the leaflet with a reference code.

B3Servis is a folding machine builder that serves multiple industries in the Slovenian market, including pharmaceuticals. In order to maintain and grow its business in leaflet instructions printing, B3Servis wanted to comply with the latest GS1 recommendations for the healthcare sector. B3Servis’ business goal was to upgrade from the existing laser-based system that can only read 1-D codes to an image-based system, giving them the ability to reliably check 2-D codes on a high-speed folding machine. The folding machine processes up to 30,000 pieces per hour with a flyby speed of approximately three meters per second.

Instruction leaflets, handled by B3Servis, also come in different sizes and the codes will be positioned differently depending on the size, so the reader needs to support multiple configurations of the leaflets. In an effort to establish correct reads, it was often necessary to set the exact position of the tape in front of the readers. B3Servis turned to DataMan fixed-mount barcode readers to address code reading challenges on its printed instruction leaflets

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Mikrotron High Speed Camera India

Slow Motion in Process Analysis and Quality Control
Today’s high quality and safety standards in automotive industry require the application of state-of-the-art technology. MIKROTRON image processing systems are used by both car manufacturers and suppliers for development, research and production purposes as well as in quality and process control.

In the automotive industry high-speed cameras allow for a comprehensive analysis of fast motion processes, especially in systems and component control, crash tests, airbag tests or in materials testing for the production of tires.

In a crash test, thousands of pieces of data must be recorded in fractions of a second. Smooth interaction among the individual components of a high-speed imaging system as well as the effective capturing of all data are crucial. That‘s why extensive experience and professional expertise are required for the planning and installation of these complex systems. Thanks to our partnership with the company High Speed Vision, we could offer complete solutions for crash tests, test stands, and crash sleds, as well as customized services for planning, installation, and training.

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Video Surveillance, Machine Vision, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Life Sciences, Defense, OEM, Computar CCTV lenses are employed extensively in high-security applications such as airports, banks, government buildings and commercial industries. 

We are constantly engaged in researching the latest CCTV technology in order to meet the security challenges of today to ensure you a safe and secure future. 

Contact Us at:
Menzel Vision & Robotics Pvt Ltd
Address: 4, A-Wing, Bezzola Complex,
Sion Trombay Road, Chembur
400071 Mumbai, India
Tel:(+91) 22 67993158
Fax: (+91) 22 67993159
Mobile:+91 9323786005 / 9820143131
E-mail: info@mvrpl.com
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Machine Vision Cameras for Industrial Inspection by Allied Vision

Allied Vision Technologies (AVT) offers one of the widest camera ranges in the market to ensure industrial processes are more efficient, more precise and deliver the best possible quality. Whether for final quality control, non-destructive testing, robotics or 3D measurement – AVT has the industrial camera you need. 

High Quality Machine Vision Cameras for High Quality Products

Industrial cameras from Allied Vision Technologies are designed to face the challenges of high or varying ambient temperatures, shocks and vibrations, and long-time operation for maximal durability and reliability. For example, the Prosilica GT features an extended operating temperature range from -20°C to +60°C. Designed and made in Germany and Canada according to the highest quality standards, all AVT cameras go through a thorough quality check including operation in climate chamber prior to shipping. Our cameras are nothing for amateurs. Because professionals need equipment they can count on.

 

Easy Integration in Automation Systems

Building cars is not the same as bottling sodas. Therefore, AVT offers a large choice of different housing architectures to fit in your industrial inspection system: from the small housing of the Guppy PRO to the board-level versions of the Stingray or Manta over the periscope-type concept of the Prosilica GB and Prosilica GS. The AVT Modular Concept offers additional angled-head orientations for an affordable price. And if you still don’t know how to integrate yourmachine vision camera, we can design it right to your needs. Our powerful SDKs ensure easy software development in all major operating systems and are compatible with the most popular third-party image processing software solutions.

 

 

Networking Interfaces for Multi-Camera Inspection

Quality inspection often implies observing an object from different vantage points or even generating a 3D model of the product from several images. With FireWire and Gigabit Ethernet, Allied Vision Technologies has the best suitable interfaces for high-performance, perfectly synchronized multi-camera systems. For example, the Stingray and Pike FireWire cameras feature two IEEE 1394b interface ports for daisy chain connectivity, which enables the cameras to be directly connected to each other with only one end of the chain linked to the host computer. GigE cameras offer the benefit of long network cable length.

 

 

High-Speed Imaging for Highest Productivity

Efficiency and productivity are key to any industrial inspection application. High camera frame rates and high-speed interfaces ensure the quality control will not slow down your production process. From 200 frames per second at VGA resolution up to 400 frames per second at 4 Megapixels, AVT cameras capture sharp images of what your bare eye cannot even see. And with Link Aggregation Group Gigabit Ethernet or Camera Link interfaces, you do not even have to trade off resolution for speed.

High Frame Rate Camera Selection

Bonito CL-400	4 Megapixel	400 fps	Camera Link
Prosilica GX1050	1 Megapixel	112 fps	Gigabit Ethernet
Prosilica GE680	VGA	205 fps	Gigabit Ethernet
Pike F-032	VGA	208 fps	IEEE 1394b

Make the Invisible Visible With Infrared Imaging

Surface inspection is not always enough to guarantee the quality of a product. Allied Vision Technologies’ camera range also includes advanced infrared cameras. Using NIR/SWIR and LWIR technology, these cameras reveal product characteristics not visible with a conventional device such as temperature, material fatigue or hidden defects.

Goldeye	Near-Infrared (NIR/SWIR)	Gigabit Ethernet, Camera Link
Pearleye	Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR)	Gigabit Ethernet

Industrial Inspection Case Study

Industrial inspection is the core market of machine vision. AVT cameras are used in a wide variety of industries around the world for quality inspection, automation and process optimization. This also includes industries processing natural products such as wood or fruit and vegetable. Our cameras are the eyes of robots and machines!

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Imaging Lenses

Imaging Lenses are used to view objects in imaging systems. Imaging Lenses are imaging components used in imaging systems to focus an image of an examined object onto a camera sensor. Depending on the lens, Imaging Lenses can be used to remove parallax or perspective error or provide adjustable magnifications, field of views, or focal lengths. Imaging Lenses allow an object to be viewed in several ways to illustrate certain features or characteristics that may be desirable in certain applications.

When optical designers attempt to compare the performance of optical systems, a commonly used measure is the modulation transfer function (MTF). MTF is used for components as simple as a spherical singlet lens to those as complex as a multi-element telecentric. In order to understand the significance of MTF, it is to consider some general principles and practical examples for defining MTF including its components, importance, and characterization.

Applications of Imaging Lenses

• Industrial Cameras
• Microscope Cameras
• Integrated Optic Cameras
• Board Cameras
• Auto focus Cameras
• Zoom Cameras

Some of the Imaging Lenses available with us are:-

Edmund Optics

Imaging is used to provide viewing or image capture capabilities to a wide range of applications including machine vision or inspection. Imaging setups often consist of a camera with an imaging lens, in addition to the proper illumination for the environment or application. Depending on the camera, imaging lens, or illumination source, Imaging systems can differ greatly from application to application. Cameras are designed as analog or digital for color or monochrome image capture.

Edmund Optics offers a wide range of Imaging products designed for a variety of applications. Edmund Optics offers a large selection of cameras with digital interfaces including FireWire, Camera Link, USB, or GigE, with CCD or CMOS sensors. Imaging Lenses offered include telecentric, zoom, fixed focal length, or micro-video. A variety of products designed for modifying, testing, or calibrating Imaging systems are also available, including test targets or imaging filters. Imaging accessories or adapters are available to provide additional versatility or ease-of-use.

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About MVRPL

Video Surveillance, Machine Vision, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Life Sciences, Defense, OEM, Computar CCTV lenses are employed extensively in high-security applications such as airports, banks, government buildings and commercial industries.

We are constantly engaged in researching the latest CCTV technology in order to meet the security challenges of today to ensure you a safe and secure future.

Contact Us at:

Menzel Vision & Robotics Pvt Ltd
Address: 4, A-Wing, Bezzola Complex,
Sion Trombay Road, Chembur
400071 Mumbai, India
Tel:(+91) 22 67993158
Fax: (+91) 22 67993159
Mobile:+91 9323786005 / 9820143131
E-mail: info@mvrpl.com
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Premium Testing for Premium Automobile

High-Performance Imaging System with 26 Digital Cameras puts SUV instrument panel carrier to the ultimate test.

At the BMW factory in Landshut, Germany, an on-site testing facility using digital cameras from Allied Vision Technologies tests instrument panel carrier frames for the MINI Countryman. This component, unnoticed by the average person, plays an important role in the safety and quality look and feel of the vehicle: the dashboard is mounted to this structural element. Important components such as the steering column as well as knee airbag modules belong to this assembly. Furthermore, the panel’s geometry must fit perfectly with the car’s interior, allowing for custom-fit assembly and delivering an high perceived quality. 

The Challenge: 3D measurement from different angles

Ziemann & Urban, a testing and automation specialist located in Moosinning (Bavaria), was contracted by the BMW Group to develop and build a self-contained test chamber for inspection of the carrier’s geometry. Over the past 20 years, Ziemann & Urban has evolved into an established purveyor of turnkey solutions for automation testing and quality assurance. Their 35-member team designs test and measurement systems for many application fields, most notably for the automotive, plastics, semiconductor and medical technology industries.

The testing system for BMW must provide a 100% measurement of the frame’s dimensional accuracy during production and within the production environment. The position of attachment points – such as those for airbags and steering columns – must be measured three-dimensionally. Moreover, the presence and absence of burr on bore holes and openings for the assembly of interiors and other components must be monitored. The entire measurement should occur automatically within 5 seconds, and the installation must be able to inspect two product varieties – left- und right-hand drive models.

One additional technical challenge is that, due to the element’s angular form, not all test points can be detected from the same angle of view. For this reason, a mechanical rotation of the support frame was considered, to allow the cameras to visualize hidden points requiring inspection.

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall..."

Utilizing a particularly shrewd adjustment of both the test object and the cameras as well as the clever use of background illumination and tilted mirrors, Ziemann & Urban was able to forgo such an elaborate manipulation of the support frame. "Mechanically moving the object, no matter how well technically executed, brings about tolerance challenges and has a negative effect on the precision of the three-dimensional measurement," explained Markus Urban, Project Manager at Ziemann & Urban. "Doing away with it makes the measurement process simpler and faster."

The instrument panel carrier is positioned and clamped in a customized apparatus. Doing so excludes the possibility that the measurement will be corrupted by an incorrect position in the cabinet. For 3D measurements, 2 sets of 8 FireWire cameras with VGA resolution are used — 8 each for the left- and right-hand drive versions. With the aid of several laser line projectors, the object’s geometry is highlighted in the image. Measurement points are illuminated with LED spotlights as well as by surface background lighting. 

For presence detection of bore holes and openings, 6 FireWire cameras with 1.25 to 5 megapixel resolution are installed that then inspect the component from top to bottom – with tilted mirrors where applicable. Bore holes are highlighted by the light box integrated into the fixture, that illuminates the frame from below. Four more cameras with VGA resolution inspect angular test points that are undetectable from above.

In that all cameras, laser emitters and lighting units are permanently mounted and the test object is not moved, Ziemann & Urban fulfills all of the BMW Group’s precision requirements. Even deviations caused by temperature are compensated for by special decoupling devices on the cameras as well as continuous monitoring of the temperatures of the component, the measurement device, and the environment. The result is a measurement precision of approximately 25 µm, which normally is only achieved in air-conditioned inspection rooms. Measurement precision is ensured by cyclical analyses, performed in regular intervals, of the measurement equipment’s capability.

Measurement results are stored in a database and can be assigned to each individual part. For this function, the system reads out the data matrix code of each component and stores it with the measured values. 

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Smart Thermal Cameras

There are many reasons to choose thermal cameras for mainstream, outdoor security applications. As prices fall and capabilities increase, new applications are emerging that leverage the advantages offered by thermal technology for securing outdoor assets. The result is a market tipping point for Thermal Cameras and an opportunity to use the best detection technology available for costs that meet or beat less-effective approaches.

A Technological Breakthrough

Smart Thermal Cameras have always been a good choice for security applications used during the night because they are able to “see in the dark,” protecting areas where lighting is unavailable or too costly to deploy. When combined with video analytics, Smart thermal cameras offer real-time, pre-emptive security with instant notification of security violations. Recent advancements in the sensitivity of thermal imagers, combined with sophisticated image processing, make thermal cameras an accurate, 24-hour solution. Thermal Cameras now present clear thermal images regardless of rain, humidity, fog or sun, delivering detail instead of blurrier images once associated with black-and-white technology. Cameras use a high degree of on-board video processing to emphasize small temperature variations between objects and the background to exaggerate the fine details in contrast to other image features.


Smart Thermal Camera a New Option for Theft Prevention

In the past, thermal cameras were typically deployed to protect large, critical infrastructure applications in which a disruption in operations would have serious economic impact. However, as smart, thermal cameras with on-board video analytics, the technology now makes sense in less missioncritical environments. In fact, one of the most fundamentally security function, theft prevention, can now be addressed economically using the same sophisticated thermal camera solutions. Applications range from copper theft at electric substations, securing equipment at maintenance yards, protecting car parking lots, securing the millions of oil and gas well heads in use and other areas where theft prevention remains a key objective.

The prior approach for these applications has been to use a “blind” sensor, such as coax on the fence that acts as an intrusion detector, which required augmentation by a camera to determine the cause of the alert. These systems were not fully effective due to the sensors generating many nuisance alerts, and they were costly because they involved the use of two separate systems: a sensor system and a video system. Thermal detection cameras offer a functional advantage over these traditional solutions because thermal cameras simultaneously detect and “see” an alarm event 24-hours per day, providing instantaneous validation for prompt action.

The result is a viable, single-technology solution that reduces costs for securing and monitoring assets and facilities around the clock.
 

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About MVRPL
Video Surveillance, Machine Vision, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Life Sciences, Defense, OEM, Computar CCTV lenses are employed extensively in high-security applications such as airports, banks, government buildings and commercial industries.

We are constantly engaged in researching the latest CCTV technology in order to meet the security challenges of today to ensure you a safe and secure future.

Contact Us at:

Menzel Vision & Robotics Pvt Ltd
Address: 4, A-Wing, Bezzola Complex,
Sion Trombay Road, Chembur
400071 Mumbai, India
Tel:(+91) 22 67993158
Fax: (+91) 22 67993159
Mobile:+91 9323786005 / 9820143131
E-mail: info@mvrpl.com
Website : http://www.mvrpl.com