| Cameras |
A wide range of cameras are considered
for the design of a digital imaging system: from a line-scan camera to an
area-array camera, from one with high resolution and dynamic range to more
modestly priced equipment. |
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The Megaplus family of Redlake MASD
digital cameras use Kodak sensors; a basic platform for many systems.
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Lower resolution, inexpensive
cameras that fit well into machine vision applications. |
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High resolution
cameras with a high dynamic range. |
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| Computers |
Computers must be matched to the digital
camera and the requirements of the specific application. Systems often require
large, removable disk files. Depending on the application, an in-house office/lab
unit computer may be used or FSE can provide computer equipment that can
also be "ruggedized" for harsh environments. CD ROM writers may be included,
as well as external trigger controllers. Windows 95, 98 and NT operating
systems are supported, as well as various Unix platforms. |
| Framegrabbers |
A number of interfaces and framegrabbers
may be used to optimize a system. Some completed systems have included products
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A flexible interface capable
of running one or more cameras in either monochrome or color mode.
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A low priced interface board
with image processing software. |
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A full-featured framegrabber
board with on-board memory and on-line image processing power.
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| Lenses |
Digital cameras are usually equipped
with either a C, F or T Mount. Other catalog lenses (Nikon, Rodenstock,
Canon) can be obtained to produce the required result. Special lenses can
also be designed for specific applications.
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| Lights |
Many applications use off-the-shelf
lights, including flourescent, halogen, IR, UV, white and black light. Custom
designed diode laser light is available. Strobe light and laser illumination
can be synchronized with a camera to capture motion within a fraction of
a second.
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| Printers |
Not all applications require a hard
copy printer. An inexpensive ink jet printer or near photographic quality
prints may be sufficient. The optimum price/performance printing device
is matched to the specific requirements.
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| Software |
Software can include code that will:
control a lens
monitor the output of lights
communicate with and control a camera
move and process an image
address, tag and store a file
display results
create necessary reports
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