• MC1324 monochrome
• MC1325 RGB Color with BAYER Filter
• IP67 Gigabit Ethernet Interface, max. 100 MByte/sec
• Up to 80 Full fps at 1280 (h) x 1024 (v) Pixels
• Up to 500 Full fps after Onboard Data Reduction
• Variable Region of Interest and Frame Rate
• Full Frame Shutter with Internal or External Triggering
• 8-Bit/10-Bit Greyscale with 3-Level Digital Gain
• Pixelbinning, Horizontal and Vertical
• ImageBLITZ Pattern-Change Trigger
• Compact, Vibration & Shock Proof Design

Mikrotron’s MC1324/25 is the high speed camera for the Ethernet. Data transfer of 80 full 1280 x 1024 frames per second via any GigE network wire makes the MC1324/24 readyto-use for any current PC or notebook. Complex special hardware is no longer needed for high speed imaging wherever it helps making processes more efficient. For instance, by analyzing fast moving mechanical operations, or in defect recognition within manufacturing processes.

For dependable operation, the MC1324/25 comes with an IP67 compliant RJ45 interface connector, providing secure and dense contact even under mechanical demanding conditions, as vibrations or rapid movements.

Image Processing at 500 fps!

Cutting edge performance is enabled by an FPGA programmed filter algorithm, e.g. a Sobel filter, on-board the camera. A Sobel filter extracts from the image edges and outlines and calculates the center of gravity of detected objects. Image processing applications using this kind of filtering can run extremely fast via standard Ethernet infrastructure.

Auto-Capture and Watch-Dog: ImageBLITZ®

To release event-based capture of images usually takes more or less elaborate sensor devices or a synchronization system. ImageBLITZ® can render all this effort obsolete by defining a small linear pixel sequence as event sensor. With MHz speed the camera scans this line segment for changes, pixel by pixel. Once a set number of pixels reaches a set intensity differential the camera captures an image and sends it to the host. The image processor is set up with least possible effort.

Easy Setup

The user can select from eight user-profiles and one standard camera-profile, containing settings such as size and position of the Region of Interest (ROI), frame rate, sensitivity and other characteristics influencing the image. Thus a simple command drives the camera’s adaptation to a specific application.

For easy installation and reliable operation the MC1324/25 comes with an IP67-specified RJ45 connector. Locking and sealing, as
well as contacts remain dependable even under continuous vibration and shock or in harsh environments. 

Full Frame Shutter and Exposure Time

The MC1324/25 features a „Freeze-Frame Shutter". An entire image is captured, then buffered and transferred, while the next image can be captured. Exposure time may be as long as 32 msec. (1/30 sec.) down to 4 Hsec. (1/250,000 sec). Thus even fastmoving objects are captured very clearly. The MC1324/25 can be run using its internal timer for triggering or an external signal may be used to trigger image capture. With external (asynchronous) triggering exposure time is controlled by the trigger signal’s pulse width.

Pixel binning, Horizontal and Vertical

At higher frame rates light may become a critical issue, sometimes even a show-stopper. For an increased light sensitivity the MC1324/25 can summarize the pixel values of neighboring pixels by line and column. However, resolution will decrease accordingly.

Intuitive User Interface

MC-Control provides an intuitive, easy-to-operate user interface for camera setup and operation. All parameters, including Image- BLITZ® configuration, may be entered numerically or be altered via sliders respectively. Also, command inputs and system reaction are monitored on user interface.