Industrial Cameras, Industrial Imaging and Machine Vision - Wholesale Distributor - Aegis Electronic Group
Power in a GigE Camera - Basler's Ace Camera Series
Basler Vision Technologies has developed the first four models in the Ace series of Power over Ethernet (PoE) compact area scan cameras. Shown at the VISION show in Stuttgart, Germany, these Basler Ace cameras are currently the smallest Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) cameras of their class. With their smaller size, reduced weight (5.2 ounces for the camera, IFB board and housing), newest technology, and best price for a GigE Vision camera, Basler 's Ace Series cameras rise to a new level.
Utilizing Basler's five years of GigE camera experience, the Ace camera series represents the most current technology in a GigE Vision Camera, and targets the replacement of analog cameras, USB cameras, and IEEE 1394a and b cameras that are based on a standard 29x29-mm footprint. Designed to ensure a seamless integration into applications, the mechanical mounting and optical concept are identical to most analog, USB, and IEEE1394 cameras.
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APPLICATIONS
The Ace camera has multiple applications, which include video conferencing, cable TV broadcasting, point-of-view (POV), and medical uses. Utilizing its smaller size, this barrier-breaking camera makes GigE technology now suitable for space-critical applications, and the slow shutter and SPOT AE function are perfect for inspection purposes. Utilizing the versatility and flexibility of this camera, when used with an SD system, it allows easy migration from SD to HD whenever needed. With the incorporation of the Auto ICR for Day/Night function, the production of high-quality images during the day, and clear, black-and-white images at night result. This footprint was, until now, unavailable on cameras with a Gigabit interface and many limitations in the use of GigE Vision technology have now been eliminated.
Integration of Gigabit Ethernet is being implemented in military transport, reconnaissance, army ground vehicles, bomber, UAV and numerous other military applications. For Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), the Department of Defense promotes the use of "common network-enabled electrical interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet". Because the technology for the Ethernet is more mature, the result is a wide availability of commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and software, which can be modified for military use. This growth in popularity has resulted in the Ethernet's increased use commercially and in the military, derived largely by its native support of IP networks. IP is important enabling technology for the Global Information Grid (GIG), which is the physical embodiment of the military's network-centric warfare initiative. Transitioning to Gigabit Ethernet in the military produces challenges in handling the additional processing overhead for the TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols.
FEATURES
The extremely small size of the ace cameras has in no way compromised its features. All basic features required on a digital camera remain, and the new high performance FPGA used in these cameras is complete, and includes an optimized software trigger function for high-speed triggering via the GigE bus. Eliminating the need for a second cable, connecting the GigE cameras is less complex and more cost effective.
The Basler Ace series Gigabit Ethernet interface with Power over Ethernet, opto-isolated digital inputs and outputs, a 60 MB on-board image buffer, and user sets for storing parameters. With the inclusion of these features, the attractive price of the Ace camera will increase its popularity. The Ace GigE series has the same form factor as 'like' shaped cameras, and includes enhanced functionality and better imaging performance.
Ace models include both monochrome and color versions of the high quality Sony ICX618 VGA and ICX445 1.3 MP CCD sensors, running at 100 frames per second and 30 frames per second respectively, with resolutions from VGA to 2 mm resolution and up to 100fps. A C-mount lens adapter is included. This is all accomplished using a mechanical mounting and optical concept identical to most analog, USB and IEEE394 cameras.
SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
Software integration is user-friendly, with the (included) pylon software package (which runs on Windows and Linux), SDK and Viewer Tool, and is compatible with all common environments.
Aegis Electronics Group, Inc. is the stocking distributor for this model, and can be reached by calling 800-362-3447.
Gail De Salvo
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APPLICATIONS
The Ace camera has multiple applications, which include video conferencing, cable TV broadcasting, point-of-view (POV), and medical uses. Utilizing its smaller size, this barrier-breaking camera makes GigE technology now suitable for space-critical applications, and the slow shutter and SPOT AE function are perfect for inspection purposes. Utilizing the versatility and flexibility of this camera, when used with an SD system, it allows easy migration from SD to HD whenever needed. With the incorporation of the Auto ICR for Day/Night function, the production of high-quality images during the day, and clear, black-and-white images at night result. This footprint was, until now, unavailable on cameras with a Gigabit interface and many limitations in the use of GigE Vision technology have now been eliminated.
Integration of Gigabit Ethernet is being implemented in military transport, reconnaissance, army ground vehicles, bomber, UAV and numerous other military applications. For Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), the Department of Defense promotes the use of "common network-enabled electrical interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet". Because the technology for the Ethernet is more mature, the result is a wide availability of commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and software, which can be modified for military use. This growth in popularity has resulted in the Ethernet's increased use commercially and in the military, derived largely by its native support of IP networks. IP is important enabling technology for the Global Information Grid (GIG), which is the physical embodiment of the military's network-centric warfare initiative. Transitioning to Gigabit Ethernet in the military produces challenges in handling the additional processing overhead for the TCP/IP and UDP/IP protocols.
FEATURES
The extremely small size of the ace cameras has in no way compromised its features. All basic features required on a digital camera remain, and the new high performance FPGA used in these cameras is complete, and includes an optimized software trigger function for high-speed triggering via the GigE bus. Eliminating the need for a second cable, connecting the GigE cameras is less complex and more cost effective.
The Basler Ace series Gigabit Ethernet interface with Power over Ethernet, opto-isolated digital inputs and outputs, a 60 MB on-board image buffer, and user sets for storing parameters. With the inclusion of these features, the attractive price of the Ace camera will increase its popularity. The Ace GigE series has the same form factor as 'like' shaped cameras, and includes enhanced functionality and better imaging performance.
Ace models include both monochrome and color versions of the high quality Sony ICX618 VGA and ICX445 1.3 MP CCD sensors, running at 100 frames per second and 30 frames per second respectively, with resolutions from VGA to 2 mm resolution and up to 100fps. A C-mount lens adapter is included. This is all accomplished using a mechanical mounting and optical concept identical to most analog, USB and IEEE394 cameras.
SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
Software integration is user-friendly, with the (included) pylon software package (which runs on Windows and Linux), SDK and Viewer Tool, and is compatible with all common environments.
Aegis Electronics Group, Inc. is the stocking distributor for this model, and can be reached by calling 800-362-3447.