Good Reasons for the Basler beat in Many Applications

Demand for high-resolution cameras is rising continuously. One high-resolution model can do more than just replace multiple lower-resolution cameras and cut system costs. It can also capture multiple objects within a single image, enabling review of even the smallest details. The high sensitivity of the image sensors paired with high transmission rates comes courtesy of new CMOS sensors with global shutter technology.

The Basler beat is an area scan camera with high resolution, outstanding image quality and high speed. The CMOSIS CMV12000 sensor offers a resolution of 4096  x  072 pixels, which corresponds to Super HD format. Thanks to its strong performance, the Basler beat is the right choice for a broad spectrum of applications. It is available in both monochrome and color models, with cutting edge progressive scan and global shutter technology.

High-resolution cameras are suitable for a variety of applications. Popular examples include for example the fields of medicine (lab automation and fluorescence microscopy), semiconductor inspection and traffic (enforcement, rail and road).

Basler beat scores high with:

•     Super-sensitive high-resolution 12-megapixel CMOS sensor in a Super HD format and global shutter.
•     High-bandwidth connection for maximum scanning speed with Camera Link
•     Compact and robust housing with flexible mount concepts for simple and affordable integration

1. Basler beat in the Traffic Field
The traffic industry is using machine vision systems that will offer new invaluable opportunities, in particular by collecting quantifiable reliable information about infrastructure.

The Basler beat is outstandingly well suited for use in traffic applications, including Enforcement and Rail & Road tasks. In the Enforcement field, the Basler beat‘s high resolution facilitates monitoring of speeding and red light violations, even across multiple lanes. Rail & Road applications such as various inspection systems for monitoring streets, rails and vehicle undercarriages can all benefit from the speed and image quality of the Basler beat.


2. Basler beat in Semiconductor Inspection

Semiconductor inspection requires high-speed capture for the reconition and evaluation of characteristics for measurement and inspection tasks. The Basler beat offers outstanding image data for these applications to serve as the basis for the following processing and analysis steps. In the field of semiconductor inspection, cameras are for example used during production of electrical components or in the assembling of circuit boards. To ensure quality even on smaller components and processes that continue to become faster, the camera systems themselves must be able to work faster and more precisely than ever before.

Basler beat works with a 12 MP resolution and a frame rate of more than 62 fps, which makes it an ideal fit for these applications. For Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), solder paste inspection and die bonding applications in particular, where rapid throughput and high quality images are needed, the Camera Link interface and the extremely sensitive CMV12000 CMOS sensor on the Basler beat make it an optimal choice.


3. Basler beat in the Medical and Life Sciences Field
The Basler beat is especially well suited for the area of cell research, e.g. in fully automated systems for cell and tissue analysis in order to make the supposed „invisible“ visible and to resolve and present even each very small detail inside of a cell. In biomedical research (such as embryology, developmental biology, neurobiology, cancer research, active substance screening) as well as in routine diagnostics (e.g. histopathology), many samples must be investigated and evaluated in a short time. Our Basler beat is used in digital sample scanning which enables a full automation of the work flow and thus increases quality and efficiency

Modern image processing is an essential part of medicine, medical technology, and life science. Digital image acquisition and processing offers a wide spectrum of possibilities, e.g. for investigating, analyzing, and diagnosing illnesses. Digital camera technology also supports the most diverse forms of treatment and enables reliable monitoring. Peak camera performance is required for use in solutions for scientific or medical diagnostic laboratory applications. High speeds and resolutions, reliability, precision and the best image quality enable reproducible analysis and high sample throughput.

The Basler beat with the exceptionally sensitive CMV 12000 CMOS sensor and its Camera Link Interface convinces through extraordinary image quality at a high resolution of 12 MP and a frame rate of more than 62 fps. It allows for fast, high-resolution and color true recordings with short illumination times for maximum sample protection - a necessity for microscopic images when cell defects must be clearly detected with high performance. In combination with an optimized design at an outstanding price performance ratio, it thus allows for very flexible use and simple integration in your automation solution.


4. Image Quality

The Basler beat stands out for its excellent image quality, especially through very good sharpness and low noise. Industrial cameras are generally factory pre-configured with a standard set of camera features that can be used to pre-process image data. These are especially valuable for Basler beat users because these pre-processing steps help to prepare the image at high quality.

Important factors for each application of digital image capture and processing are illumination, noise and sensor size. Top performance, especially in terms of the camera‘s image quality, are required for any quick and efficient problem solving in the world of machine vision.

Summary

The Basler beat is an all-round talent at a reasonable price. Yet our customers value these cameras for more than just the strong price/performance ratio. Here are more reasons to reach for the Basler beat:

•     You‘ll receive top precision and depth of detail thanks to the high-resolution CMOSIS CMV 12000 sensor inside. With 12 MP of resolution, it offers image quality comparable to that of a CCD camera.
•     The Basler beat processes at 62 frames per second, capturing images fast and with strong color fidelity, even with short exposure times.
•     The Camera Link interface ensures optimal data throughput.
•     Integration is easy thanks to a space-saving housing and support for Basler‘s free pylon Camera Software Suite, which is based on the GenICam standard.
•     You‘ll also save costs through the flexible mount concept and standardized accessories portfolio.
•     Multi-camera systems can be set up using less space, since the Basler beat works with a robust yet compact housing.
•     The Basler beat consumes little energy and generates only a low amount of heat. With less heat generated, fewer components are needed to regulate temperatures, which in turn means a smaller camera housing and lower expenses.

To Buy Basler Cameras in India

Contact Details

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

Firmware Release for the New Basler ace Models – Now with PGI and GigE Vision 2.0

The new, full firmware release for all new ace models with sensors from the Sony Pregius series and PYTHON sensors from ON Semiconductor features both the well-known and powerful sequencer feature as well as the unique in-camera image optimization PGI. It also supports the latest Vision standard, GigE Vision 2.0.

The Basler PGI feature set is comprised of a unique feature combination of improved sharpness, denoising, color-anti-aliasing and 5x5 debayering and allows for a very high image optimization at the full speed of the camera. Thus you get the best pictures directly from your camera without putting additional load on your processor. As another highlight, the new firmware supports the latest Vision standard, GigE Vision 2.0. This standard expands the possibilities for the GigE interface. GigE Vision 2.0 allows multi-camera systems to be synchronized more precisely and/or run in real time. One important component of GigE Vision 2.0 is the Precision Time Protocol (PTP). PTP standardizes the path – down to the nanosecond – used by components within the system to synchronize their time settings. The new firmware release is topped off by the sequencer feature that allows users to save multiple settings in the camera and switch very rapidly between them.

Contact Details

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

Basler’s New Unique Interface for dart Camera Series

Basler has developed a new unique interface that connects to LVDS-based technology: BCON. Thanks to this new interface, experts in embedded vision technology are ideally positioned to meet challenging requirements. In combination with our dart board level camera series, it enables the leanest possible image processing, due to flexible and cost-saving attributes as well as the most optimized front end and vision architecture for embedded vision applications.

LVDS is short for Low Voltage Differential Signaling and describes a standardized interface for high speed data transfer. However, it does not define image transmission in detail. This is where BCON comes in: It ensures reliable image data transfer with highest flexibility. The newest generation of FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) boards and SoCs (System on Chip) can be connected.

Basler dart cameras with BCON can be used with an embedded processing board. On top of that, BCON also enables developers of an embedded system to switch from one dart camera to another without any additional integration costs and efforts. The Basler dart board level camera brings together the latest camera technology with a cost-optimized design and Basler's proven reliability and quality.

New Unique Interface dart Camera

Contact Details

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

Motion Analysis Software module with a High Performance Attitude

Best of all, it’s the most affordable package available worldwide. You now have the opportunity to integrate MaxTRAQ and MaxMATE into your classroom, use it as a training tool, or even add a new dimension to your research. Since MaxTRAQ is modular by design, you can start with MaxTRAQ 2D and easily upgrade to 3D when you are ready.

AutoTracking & Manual Digitizing

The Automatic Tracking feature is extremely robust. Track your data with confidence. You can go through frame by frame to look at angles, distance between points, etc. For applications where markers are not an option there is a “manual” tracking mode with an automatic “advance to the next frame” feature making the task of manually tracking each marker much easier.

Inexpensive - Easy To Use - Flexible

Analyzing motion does not need to be expensive or hard to use. MaxTRAQ is a flexible solution for your budget. No need to buy a new camera. Use your already existing camera. MaxTRAQ does not discriminate which camera you choose to use. All you need are AVI or MPEG files. MaxTRAQ can run as a stand-alone application, automation server, or as an ActiveX component can easily integrated into other analysis packages such as our MaxMATE analysis module.

Multiple Edition

MaxTRAQ exists in different editions so that you only pay for what you need. The Educational Edition is sold with books such as "The Biomechanical Basis of Human Movement" by Joe Hamill. The following table show the differences between the different editions:

Feature	Educational	Lite+	Standard
Analysis/ Tools	✓	✓	✓
Manual Digitizing	✓	✓	✓
Auto Tracking			✓
Video Recorder		✓	✓
Simple Script		✓	✓
Widgets/ Wizard		✓	✓
Network License			✓
Hardware Dongle (Additional)			✓

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High Speed Infrared Imaging Cameras

What is high speed imaging?

High speed imaging is taking pictures at a high frame rate using a short exposure time. High speed imaging in the visible spectrum covers many applications. For example in automotive crash test analysis or studies of supersonic motion of flying bullets.

Typical high speed imaging applications often require SWIR or MWIR imaging. We offer cameras that generate more than 300 (MWIR) or 1700 (SWIR) frames per second at a resolution of 640x512. Even higher frame rates are possible when using a small region-of-interest within the full frame of 640x512 pixels.

What is high speed imaging used for?

Xenics MWIR cameras are used as high speed radiometric and thermal cameras. For example in thermal signature detection, tracking or analysis of aircrafts, missiles or rockets. Thermal tracking of fast moving objects, like missiles, benefits from the addition of a high speed SWIR camera. Thermal cameras detect hot gasses and thermal plumes easily, but SWIR cameras offer more detail and resolution when imaging the (cooler) metal body or debris.

High speed Xenics SWIR cameras find application in free-space optical communication systems. These systems are based on Nd-YAG 1.06 µm or eye-safe 1.55 µm lasers. High speed SWIR cameras are used to track communicating transceivers to maintain optical links, or as a wavefront sensor in satellite communication systems. These wavefront sensors are part of an adaptive optics system. They take the larger optical link distances in free space communication into account by correcting for atmospheric distortions.

What features are needed?

• High Frame Rate - We offer frame rates up to 1730 Hz in SWIR and 460 Hz in MWIR. Our    cameras can even be faster when you reduce your region of interest.
• Short Exposure Time - A short exposure time is necessary in high speed imaging to reduce image blur.
• High Thermal Sensitivity - Thermal cameras need to have a high sensitivity level (low NETD) to detect the smallest temperature differences.
• Large Dynamic Range - An IR camera with a large dynamic range covers a large temperature area
• Low Read Noise - Low read noise results in high sensitivity for low light signals.
• Digital High Speed Interface - A digital interface like CameraLink, GigE or CoaXPress is necessary to assure reliable and fast data transfer.
• Trigger Interface with Low Jitter - A trigger interface with low jitter is a necessity for high speed applications to synchronize the camera.

What do Xenics Infrared Cameras offer?

High speed infrared cameras need to have high sensitivity levels as the exposure times will be small. Next to this, they need to have the highest possible frame rates and the ability to go to small regions-of-interest (ROIs) to increase frame rates even further. Synchronization via an external trigger connector can also play an important role.
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A Future-Proof Assembly Concept for High-End Philips Razors

APPLICATION SUMMARY

Application:	Assembly
Industry:	Consumer Goods
Products used:	Adept Cobra SCARA Robots Adept Viper 6-Axis Robots Adept AnyFeeder flexible feeder Adept SmartController CX motion controller ACE AdeptSight vision guidance
Customer:	Philips
Integrator:	Bremer Werk für Montagesysteme GmbH

COMPANY 

 Production of shavers is under an immense cost pressure and the trade offer for the devices is quite large. In combination with factors like quality and design, the purchase decision is also affected by the price. To remain competitive under these conditions, Philips’ shaver production operates out of two production sites: one in China and the other in Drachten. Today, the China facility produces 20 million shavers with two shaving heads annually and the Drachten plant’s 1,500 employees produce close to eight million devices with three shaving heads per year. The Philips center for research and development also resides in Drachten, which means that all new Philips shavers, ranging from the standard model to the high-tech shaver, are developed out of this facility.


PROBLEM

Philips required an automation solution that delivered quality, supported their profitability, and had the flexibility to adapt to any future product changes. Philips had the added challenge of requiring a production process that could assemble an enormous model variety of high-end razors - and the type of razor being assembled could change every day.

SOLUTION

Bremer Werk für Montagesysteme GmbH or "BWM" selected Adept as their single source for robotics for the Philips project. BWM built a future-proof fully-flexible automation solution using Adept components like the Cobra SCARA and AnyFeeder. More than 120 robots and 40 AnyFeeder systems provide a frictionless assembly system for razors. The robots impress with their precision, speed, and availability to perform the tasks with the highest level of accuracy.A key element to the success of the line is the AnyFeeder flexible feeding system. The inherent flexibility of the system affected a number of areas throughout the assembly automation process: wherever efficient assembly with a high-degree of individualization mattered.

The solution consists of:

• Adept Viper 6-axis s650 and s850 robots

• Adept Cobra SCARA s350, s600, and s800 robots

• AdeptSight vision guidance and inspection systems

• Adept AnyFeeder flexible feeding systems

IMPACT

The groundbreaking automation solution guarantees an economic and efficient assembly of high-end razors. In connection with the innovative components from Adept, the sophisticated assembly concept assures an unrivaled level of sustainability and the Philips plant is one of the most innovative production lines for high-end consumer goods.


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Thermal imaging cameras monitor ­overhead lines in Delhi metro railways

Every day millions of commuters use the metros of Delhi. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) sees to it that they are all arriving timely on their destination. Being service oriented and caring about their customers: that is what DMRC is all about. In order to keep the metro network up and running at all times, DMRC is using FLIR thermal imaging cameras.

The Delhi Metro is a rapid transit system serving Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad in the National Capital Region of India. The network consists of six lines with a total length of 189.63 kilometers with 142 stations of which 35 are underground. It has a combination of elevated, at-grade and underground lines and uses both broad gauge and standard gauge rolling stock. The Delhi Metro is built and operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC). The metro has an average daily ridership of 1.8 million commuters and the DMRC operates around 2,700 trips daily between 6:00 and 23:00 running with an interval of 2 minutes 30 seconds between trains at peak frequency.

Predictive maintenance using thermal imaging

This large and intensely used network needs to be maintained well, to prevent the network to be worn due to the intense use, causing mayhem for millions of commuters. That is why the maintenance crews were already using thermal imaging cameras as part of the predictive maintenance program. Generally speaking all electronic equipment and components heat up before they break down. These potential problems will be clearly shown in a thermal image. By detecting this rise in temperature in an early stage using FLIR thermal imaging cameras, the maintenance crews can plan repairs and prevent costly failures and downtime. To that end all components of the railway network are regularly inspected by maintenance crews using a FLIR E50 thermal imaging camera. These periodic inspections play a crucial part in the DMRC’s preventive maintenance program.

Installation of a thermal imaging camera

When recently problems occurred in the metro railway network, which caused huge delays, DMRC suspected the problem was caused by the section insulators. The DMRC maintenance crew therefore installed one of their FLIR E50 thermal imaging cameras in an IP66 rated protective enclosure with Germanium infrared window to monitor the problematic section for an entire work day. Protected from adverse weather conditions by the protective enclosure the FLIR E50 thermal imaging camera was able to safely record the infrared radiation emitted by the section insulators and provide thermal images with each pixel corresponding to a non-contact temperature measurement.

The Composite Video Out of the FLIR E50 thermal imaging camera was linked to a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with capacity of one Terabyte in order to record the data. After monitoring the section insulators for an hour the system writes a video file. These hourly video files were used to correlate temporary rises in temperature with the time of day, network load and other factors to determine the cause of the problem.

Causes found in thermal data

The installation of the protective enclosure with thermal imaging camera and DVR was done by FLIR products distributor M/s NNK International and DMRC staff. They performed the installation during the night to prevent hindrance to the metro users.
Tests were conducted at sites where the problems were severe and the results were recorded during the instances when the pantograph passes the section insulators. It was observed that factors like system load and environmental conditions played a big role in the deterioration of the section insulators. To further attribute the problem the thermal imaging camera was used to monitor the instances when the temperature of the section insulators went above a previously set threshold.
Careful analysis of the thermal data has allowed the DMRC to take the appropriate action. This thermal information has also helped DMRC to check the redundancy of its system during different weather and loading conditions for ensuring better services to its commuters.

What is a section insulator?

Section insulators are used on the overhead lines system (catenary structure) of railways to electrically isolate and separate sections for maintenance without having to turn off the entire system. The overhead line system is broken into electrically separated portions known as sections. Section insulators are also used extensively on change overs and can be used in conjunction to isolate sections in separate phases being fed by different feeder substations.


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