The NIT (New Infrared Technologies) TACHYON 16k is an uncooled MWIR thermal camera which offers resolution of 128×128 and frame rates up to 4000 images per second, with GigE VISION interface and GenICam compatible.
- Uncooled MWIR 128×128 pixels infrared camera with high-speed frame rates (4,000 fps max)
- Configurable ROI windowing (allows faster frame rates)
- Maximum added value and affordability to ensure a full integration in the INDUSTRY 4.0 applications
- Multiple industrial applications: Machine Vision, AM/laser process monitoring, gas detection, QA
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COMMON SPECIFICATIONS
| IR DETECTOR | VPD PbSe FPA with digital bus and uncooled operation |
|---|---|
| FPA FORMAT | 128×128 pixels (16384 total) |
| PIXEL SIZE | 50 um (square format) |
| SPECTRAL RANGE | MWIR (1.0 a 5.0 microns) |
| PEAK WAVELENGTH OF DETECTION | 3.7 microns |
| MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF DETECTION | 100 ºC |
| DATA COMMUNICATION | 14 bit |
| COMMUNICATION INTERFACE | GigE VISION 2.0 with PoE |
| TRIGGER | In / Out (through expansion port) Note: I/O Expansion port cable available as additional accessory |
| FRAME RATE | TACHYON 16k CAMERA: 2000 images per second (max @128×128), interlaced TACHYON 16k CAMERA PLUS: 4000 images per second (max @128×128), snapshot The acquisition frame rate is dependent on the configuration used Allows higher frame rates using embedded ROI windowing functions |
| STARTING TIME | Less than 10 seconds |
| POWER | 8 W (PoE injector with power supply included) |
| EXTERNAL HOUSING | Metallic, with optical interface CS-mount, rear connectors and tripod screw |
| OPTICS | Silicon lens with AR coating (1 – 5 um), f=35 mm, F#1.1, FoV: 10.5ºx10.5º, manual focus. CS-mount, exchangeable (standard option) Ask for additional lens options |
| DIMENSIONS (NO LENS, MM), WEIGHT | 66 x 62 x 62 400 grams |
| SOFTWARE | NIT SOFTWARE SUITE (Acquisition and visualization) |
| OTHER INFORMATION | Mechanical shutter for 1-pt offset correction Camera compatible with GenICam standard Image windowing |
| THE SYSTEM INCLUDES | TACHYON 16k CAMERA with optics f=35 mm (standard option) 1x Cable Ethernet Cat6e 1x PoE Injector (power supply) Software suite |
| ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES (PLEASE CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY INFORMATION) | Cable Ethernet Cat6e GigE Vision with lock-in screws Cable I/O Expansion Port External waterblock for housing cooling Cooled housing (water, air) |
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS
| TACHYON 16K CAMERA | TACHYON 16K CAMERA PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| MAXIMUM FRAME RATE | 2000 images per second @ 128×128 Allows higher frame rates using embedded ROI windowing functions |
4000 images per second @ 128×128 Allows higher frame rates using embedded ROI windowing functions |
| WINDOWING MODES | 128×128 64×64 (center of FPA) 32×32 (center of FPA) 1×128 (center of FPA) |
Size and position of the ROI: configurable via SW |
| ACQUISITION MODE | 128×128: Interlaced mode 64×64, 32×32, 1×128: Snapshot acquisition |
All modes: Snapshot acquisition |
| NUC CORRECTION TABLES | Software correction | Hardware correction (4 tables stored) |
| DATA TRANSMISSION MODES | RAW data, 14 bit | Selectable: – RAW data, 14 bit – NUC corrected, 16 bit – High-speed mode RAW/NUC: 12 bit |