Line scan cameras, also known as line scan cameras, are specialised camera systems that capture images line by line rather than as a whole. They are ideal for applications in which the test object moves continuously beneath the camera, such as on conveyor belts or rotating rollers.
Unlike area scan cameras, line scan cameras enable extremely high resolution and image quality, even with very fast processes. They are therefore the preferred choice for inspection tasks, print image checks, surface analysis and sorting processes — wherever precise image processing in motion is required.
Line scan cameras are specialised camera systems that capture images line by line rather than as a whole. They are ideal for applications in which the test object moves continuously beneath the camera, such as on conveyor belts or rotating rollers.
Unlike area scan cameras, line scan cameras enable extremely high resolution and image quality, even with very fast processes. They are therefore the preferred choice for inspection tasks, print image checks, surface analysis and sorting processes — wherever precise image processing in motion is required.
The requirements for a line scan camera can vary greatly depending on the application. The following questions will give you an initial overview and help you quickly find the right camera in the product filter:
The more detailed the image you want to capture, the higher the resolution should be (e.g. 2K, 4K, 8K, 16K or 32K). A lower resolution is often sufficient for simple sorting tasks, but significantly higher resolutions are required for inspecting printed images or electronics.
The line rate determines how quickly the camera can capture images. For very fast processes, such as those involving conveyor belts or web inspection, cameras with a rates over 100 kHz and up to 1 MHz are recommended.