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Telecentric vision Lenses, PORTABLE LCD DATE PROJECTOR...
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Imaging Products
January 2001
TELECENTRIC
VISION LENSES Designed to meet the demanding needs of machine
vision and higher-end imaging applications, the new Super-Eye
lens line for third- and half-inch format area cameras, as
well as line scan, includes models with working distances
of more than 550 mm_demanded especially for gauging inaccessible
targets. Double telecentric design allows a less than 0.2%
magnification change for distance variations of up to 32 mm.
The line can be used in tandem with the manufacturer's Adjustable
Field Splitter for imaging two fields or directions with the
same camera. Distortion values are as low as 0.1%. LIGHT WORKS.
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PORTABLE
LCD DATE PROJECTOR Compact and weighing just 5.3 pounds, the
EDP-S10 LCD data projector can fill a 6-inch screen from just
5 feet away or a 300-inch screen from 29 feet_"short throw"
capability that can be valuable in scientific and business
presentations. (The 3-fan coiling system is designed to run
quietly with the same use in mind.) A 130W ultra high brightness
lamp and optical system combo deliver 800 ANSI lumens brightness.
The unit features automatic correction of trapezoidal image
distortion for projection of 16:9 and 4:3 images from angles.
Displays VGA, SVGA and 1K XGA images. A presenter version
for projection of 3D and print material is also offered. ELMO
MANUFACTURING. Indicate 202
DIGITAL
IMAGE MICROSCOPY FOR LIVE CELLS The pairing of the Axiovert
200 inverted research microscope and "Cell Observer" software
is designed to provide high contrast and stability for fluorescence
imaging of living cells at distances of up to 70mm. The emphasis
is on the brightness needed for these apps: Light intensity
is adjusted automatically according to magnification, and
"Light Trap" tech enhances the S/N ratio. Long-working distance
condensers provide a variety of contrasting techniques for
varied apps. The software features time lapse, multichannel,
Z-Stack and Mark-and-Find, plus analysis functions such as
distance measurement, statistic calculation, etc. CARL ZEISS.
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24"
HDTV LCD COMPUTER/VIDEO MONITOR The SybncMaster 240T is the
first 24" active matrix TFT LCD display to accept 1920x1200
high res imagery, as well as HDTV video, and it does so with
a 170-degree viewing angle. Accepting both analog and digital
input, the dual display can be used as both a computer display
and a monitor hooked to DVD, VCR or HDTV tuners/set-top boxes.
(An HDTV adaptor board is an option.) Multimedia display includes
Picture-in-Picture that can be used to display input from
multiple sources at once_grabbed image plus CAD graphics,
or hi res text with video, for example. Features include one-button
calibration, on-screen image and audio control menus, plug-
and-play, and an optional USB hub. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA.
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LENSES
& ADAPTORS FOR WIDE-FORMAT LNE SCAN Designed for use with
large aperture line scan cameras from DALSA, PerkinElmer,
and others, and for imaging apps requiring a single focus
adjustment and then remaining fixed, new focus units from
Rodenstock combine Leica adaptors with M 39 x 1/26-inch thread
for the lens and a 3.9-inch x 24 thread for attaching the
system to the camera. (Variations in these sizes are available.)
Turning the focusing tube in the camera enables axial travel
of about 32.7mm_and the adapter can be rotated within the
tube and fixed with screws, which allows lens diaphragm window
positioning for easy f-stop reading. Varied tubes provide
different image distance ranges. RODENSTOCK PRECISION OPTICS
INC. Indicate 205
SCI/INDUSTRIAL
IMAGE ANALYSIS WITH OCR Designed to address the needs of both
developers and end-users, the Windows 2000/98/NT-based Inspector
3.1 interactive imaging software for industrial and scientific
apps, built on the Matrox Imaging Library development tool
kit, provides point-and-click access for image processing,
blob analysis, pattern matching, measurement, and gauging.
New additions to the arsenal are toos for OCR, bar and matrix
code recognition, plus watershed-based image segmentation.
(Matrox Orion, Meteor11/1394 and image compression via METEOR
II MJPEG are supported.) MATROX IMAGING. Indicate 206
INTERNET
CAMERA AND SCANNER Combining the 100,000 pixel CMOS MN100
digital camera with the 42-bit color depth 2400x1200 dpi optical
res ScanMaker 4600 scanner (for little more than the price
o the scanner) adds up to a working imaging solution for home
and pro Internet applications; the manufacture now adds free
online storage of the imagery for both PC and Mac users in
Web-based photo albums. The scanner operates via three buttons_scan,
copy, and e- mail! USB connected and hot-swappable, the scanner
also has an optional transparency adaptor for slides. The
camera can be used for 30-frames- per-second video as well;
software is bundled for video mail apps. A swivel tripod is
included. MICROTEK. Indicate 208
MACHINE
VISION FOR LINE AND MATRIX BAR CODE The just-introduced In-Sight
ID Reader combines a vision camera and processing technology
in a self-contained unit. Designed to read up to 50 codes
per second, including degraded, distorted or poorly formed
ones, and codes on fast-moving parts, the system can be used
in a variety of industrial OCR apps_from marked piston tracking
to pharmaceutical label checking. The Reader can share part
ID data with other networked devices throughout a manufacturing
facility in real-time, via Ethernet. In operation, verification
metrics are provided to monitor how well marking equipment
has been functioning. A variety of widely-use codes are supported;
basic apps can be set up with pre-configured templates. COGNEX.
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WIRELESS
VIDEO MICROSCOPE/TELESCOPE CAMERA The just-introduced microscopy-oriented
versions of the Video Flex goose-necked video microscopy camera
adds fluorescent control that eliminates pulsing, contrast
control, 500 lines resolution_and direct transmission to the
receiver for use with any monitor (PC or Mac) via 900 MHz
Wireless_up to 50 feet away. No adaptor card is needed; the
unit sends USB and composite video signals to a computer and
TV monitor simultaneously. The 2100 Explorer model seen here
includes 40 inches of coiled neck for use in microscopy and
telescope apps. The 7200 version adds a microscope kit for
small specimen viewing. KEN-A-VISION. Indicate 209
OEM/USER
MACHINE VISION ENVIRONMENT The latest version of DT Vision
Foundary, release 2.5, offers an integrated vision solution
for inspection and other automated industrial imaging apps
for the PC_and for OEMs, integrators and end-users alike.
Enhanced functions include measurement, calibration, advanced
search, and bar code reading. The expanded version adds algorithm
tech for dynamic inspection without demanding strict environmental
control over lighting, rotation, part positioning, etc., for
shorter programming time while eliminating the need for special
tooling. Multi-tier architecture, as in earlier releases,
is designed to allow use for rapid program development, custom
app development, and custom tool development as needed. More
DT frame grabbers are supported. DATA TRANSLATION. Indicate
210
HI
RES HI-SPEED A/D CONVERSION The bar for 1-bit analog-to-digital
converters is raised with introduction of the new AD9410,
which passes the 100 million-samples-per-second level; on
chip reference and track-and-hold circuitry have been included
for use in the likes of multi-point, multichannel communications
systems_but your application may vary! The converter can actually
sample 200 million samples per section for 8-bit IF. Available
in an 80- pin surface mount package. Operates at a minus-40
to plus-85 Celsius temperature range. ANALOG DEVICES. Indicate
211
PHOT0-DERIVED
3D MODEL SOFTWARE Release 4.0 of PhotoModeler Pro adds a variety
of features to the package used to extract 3D design and animation
graphics from digital photos for architecture, accident reconstruction,
engineering, archeology, surveying, and even webpage design
or cartooning. The 32-bit program that runs under Windows
95/98/2K and NT, adds NURBS curve modeling, configurable tables,
camera field calibration, automated surface model tools, and
improved capabilities for one-time photo projects. EOS SYSTEMS.
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SINGLE-PASS
1200 dpi LED COLOR PRINTER Combining technology developed
back at Tektronix with that of new line home Xerox, the just-launched
Phaser 1235 color printer uses fast, single-pass LED technology
to surpass speeds of laser printers three times over_12 pages
per minute at 1200 dpi color, 20 ppm B/W. The printer also
benefits in reliability from the fewer parts LED-based imaging
requires. Powered by its on 366 MHz Intel Pentium processor,
and ready for 10/100 Base T-Ethernet. Memory is expandable
to as much as 512 MB, and there's a built-in hard drive. Three
models range from desktop to stand-alone by production level
needs. Drivers for PC, Mac, and UNIX and a variety of networks
are included. Prints on a variety of media, including 16-54
pound bond. XEROX NETWORK PRINTERS. Indicate 213
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