shr661 Ultra-high-resolution machine vision cameras offer incredibly detailed images of complex products, but it can come at the cost of certain compromises. Rolling-shutter sensors are a common feature, but because they record an image line by line, the larger a sensor is the slower it creates an image. Combined with the challenges of synchronizing with light sources, this can lead to slower cycle times, fewer frames per second and blurred images of moving objects. SVS-Vistek’s shr661 is a 127-megapixel camera that uses a global shutter, which exposes its full pixel array simultaneously to avoid motion blur and image artifacts.
What’s new? SVS-Vistek’s shr661, which the company said is the highest-resolution commercially available camera to feature a global shutter. The new camera is available with either the CoaXPress-12 interface, which transmits 17 frames-per-second (fps) at full resolution of 13,392 by 9,528 pixels, or a 10GigE interface model for up to 6.5 fps.
Benefits Fast image capture. The shr661 provides distortion-free images, even for parts moving on high-speed conveyor belts. While heat is always a challenge for larger sensors, SVS-Vistek has integrated an advanced thermal management system that ensures consistent image homogeneity. SVS-Vistek shr661 cameras are easily integrated into all major machine vision software packages.
SVS-Vistek Inc., Lewisville, Texas, 800-935-6593, www.svs-vistek.com
David Tillett | Associate Editor
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
