The AESXGA-080V is a simple ‘XGA output’ colour camera which can be used for visualisation. The AESXGA-080V camera available from Adept Electronic Solutions connects directly to a TFT or similar monitor and displays a high resolution digital flicker-free image. There is no requirement for a computer interface, grabbers, adapters or any other intermediate hardware.
The AESXGA-080V is a 1/2.5" progressive scan CCD camera suitable for a range of image display applications. With 1024 x 767 pixel resolution it outputs images at 60 frames per second. The 5.2 x 5.2µm pixel size ensures high sensitivity. The AESXGA-080V camera outputs 24 bit true colour images which are clear, sensitive and sharp.
A built in cross hair generator enables accurate alignment, making the AESXGA-080V an inexpensive and elegant real-time imaging system for a host of applications. By simply powering the camera and plugging it into the standard low cost computer monitor, users can view images live in high quality format. The AESXGA-080V camera is compatible with a wide range of monitors, including CRT computer monitors and the latest LCD and plasma displays operating in the standard 4:3 or widescreen 16:9 formats.
Featuring RGB and gain control and ‘HD’ quality imaging, the AESXGA-080V suits applications which require monitoring by a human operator such as product/process inspection, vehicle/aircraft control and medical imaging. Since no PC is required there are no mechanical or software issues and less space is required.
In the past for direct display applications a composite analogue camera was plugged into a video monitor. These cameras produce relatively low quality PAL interlaced images that suffer flicker and the analogue monitors required prove to be quite expensive. The AESXGA-080V high resolution sensor on the other hand provides stable colour images that far surpass standard analogue PAL cameras at a cost effective price.
The AESXGA-080V has a small form factor of 70mm×52mm×51mm, and so can be used in confined spaces. The AESXGA-080V camera can be used with C-mount lenses which are readily available in all focal lengths and are inexpensive. The camera operates on a 5V DC, 350mA power supply.
The controls on the back of the AESXGA-080V camera make it flexible for use in different conditions. Three potentiometers allow the colour balance to be adjusted and fixed. Gain can also be controlled through a potentiometer. Four DIP switches control black or white crosshair overlay, high sensitivity mode (for applications where low light levels prevail and image quality cannot be compromised) and to fix the RGB settings. It is supplied ‘ready to go’, complete with power supply.
The AESXGA-080V camera can be used in the following applications:
- Parts visual inspection
- Packaging visual inspection
- Registration alignment in Printing
- Microscope display
- Teaching aid
- Replacement for data projector
- Airport baggage conveyor display
- Lecture theatre displays