JAI - Four additional GigE Vision cameras released

JAI has released four additional digital progressive scan cameras: CM-040GE, CB-040GE, CM-080GE and CB-080GE. The released cameras belong to JAI’s new C3 Camera Suite, a three tiered range of cameras which share a common design philosophy, making it extremely easy to switch from one camera to another, depending on application needs.

All C3 Compact cameras in JAI’s C3 Camera Suite are now available.

The four new cameras are addition to the C3 Compact product tier, which is an entry level series with a small form factor supporting single-tap high frame rate architecture, based on GigE Vision interface (GenIcam compliant) as standard. Mini Camera Link interface is also available for several models.

All of the four new models, CM-040GE, CB-040GE, CM-080GE, CB-080GE have a firm size of 29mm x 44mm x 75mm housing (HxWxL).

The CM-040GE and CB-040GE are equipped with the Sony ICX415 series CCD sensors, providing 0.4 megapixel resolution (782 x 582 pixels) in monochrome or raw Bayer colour, respectively. The CM-080GE and CB-080GE are based on Sony ICX204 CCD sensor series, (monochrome and raw Bayer color), offering 0.8 megapixel resolution (1024 x 768 pixels).

The CM-040GE and CB-040GE run at the rate of 60 fps, while the CM-080GE and CB-080GE are capable of running at 30 fps. Partial scanning and binning modes are included in the cameras.

The sensors used in the new cameras are the same as the sensors used in JAI’s CV-M10SX and CV-M77 analog cameras, which makes it extremely easy for user to switch from analog to digital interfacing.

In addition to the new C3 Compact cameras, JAI’s Core Camera Concept (C3) suite includes two additional product tiers: Basic and Advanced.

The C3 Basic tier covers high performance cameras with single or multi-tap imagers, expanded thermal management, and a 55mm x 55mm x 55mm housing. The C3 Advanced tier offers the highest performing models, with a broad range of built-in pre-processing functions, resolutions up to 16 megapixels, and innovative multi-tap, 2CCD and 3CCD architectures.

All three camera tiers share the same control and configuration methods and integrate quickly and simply with all applications. This uniformity makes switching among models effortless – a key benefit for busy System Integrators and Original Equipment Manufacturers tasked with installing diverse and complex machine vision solutions.

The newly launched C3 Compact models perfectly embody the core concept of the C3 Camera Suite, which is to make it easy for customers to switch from analog to digital and from one level of camera performance to another.

The cameras are supported by a common Software Development Kit (SDK) and interface, and feature flexible system architecture and connections to make the transition to the GigE Vision digital standard a simple one. The GigE Vision interface supports cables of up to 100 meters and includes RJ-45 connectors with thumbscrews to ensure reliable performance in industrial environments.

Other key features of the new C3 GigE Vision cameras include programmable General Purpose Input/Output ports (GPIO) for flexible connection to peripheral equipment via opto-isolated inputs and outputs, and a sequencer trigger function allowing on-the-fly change of gain, shutter and ROI.

The CM-040GE, CB-040GE, CM-080GE and CB-080GE are available now. Contact your local JAI distributor for pricing information.