STEMMER IMAGING

The Teledyne DALSA Piranha HS delivers the ultimate in sensitivity for a monochrome CCD line scan camera with up to 256 TDI stages (Time Delay Integration). Sensors with either 4096, 6000, 8192 or 12,000 pixels are available to cover a large range of applications. As an example, the fastest model reaches a line frequency of 142 kHz at 6000 pixels.

At the same time, the TDI technology provides up to 100 times more responsiveness than traditional line scan cameras. This responsiveness can increase the depth of focus, by allowing the lens to be stopped down, or permit the use of diffuse, low-light illumination coupled with a high line rate. All models are bi-directional, making them ideal in conveyor belt applications that can reverse direction.

Specifications

• Sensor: 2048 to 12,000 pixels width, with 64, 96 or 256 TDI integration stages
• Responsivity: 1600 to 1700 DN/(nJ/cm2) in 8 bit for 13 micron pixels, 370 DN/(nJ/cm2) for 7 micron pixels
• Line rate: 90kHz (12,000 pixels)
• Features: square pixels, increased sensitivity in the blue range (2k version)
• I/O: selectable video output with 8, 10 or 12 bit via multi-taps
• Interface: CameraLink Base, Medium or Full depending on model, HS-Link (12k version) pixel correction, flat field correction, gain, offset, line and data rate via Teledyne DALSA Sapera configuration
• Power supply: from 12 VDC to 15 VDC, resp. 24 VDC (12k version)

Markets and Applications

• Quick readings of labels and barcodes in postal/parcel sorting
• Scanning of x-ray film for digital radiology
• High resolution document scanning applications
• Exceptional performance in light-starved situations
• Production control of flat panel displays and printed circuit boards (PCB)