A new series of three miniature remote head 3-CCD cameras is now available from Firstsight Vision. The IK-TFx series from Toshiba feature compact camera systems with small dimensions and low weight, yet provide high resolution and excellent colour reproduction. The micro-heads measure a mere 32.6 x 38.6 x 41 mm.
The control unit for the remote head provides a mini CameraLink output using the base configuration. The associated cables can be used for robotic applications and are available in 3 and 5 metre lengths. The cameras can be controlled via an RS232 port or from an on-screen menu.
Three different resolutions are available from VGA (659 x 494 pixels) to QXGA (2048 x 1536 pixels) with refresh rates up to 180 frames/s, making this family of cameras ideal for a number of applications including medical imaging, image processing and other tasks with high quality colour requirements.
The IK-TF9H camera head uses 3x 1/3" CCD sensors with QXGA resolution which offers 20 frames/s in progressive scan mode or up to 40 frames/s in partial scan mode The IK-TF7H also has a 1/3" 3CCD sensor, but offers XGA resolution (1024 x 768 pixels). It enables 30 frames/s in progressive scan mode, and up to 90 frames/s in partial scan mode. The IK-TF5H camera head offers VGA resolution. A frame rate of 60 frames/s can be obtained in progressive scan mode with its 1/3" 3CCD sensor, and up to 180 frames/s in partial scan mode.