LYNX
The Lynx cameras are based on an in-house developed linear InGaAs detector, offer affordable short-wave infrared (SWIR) line-scan images. Lynx SQ series is a small, uncooled SWIR line-scan camera with square pixels. Lynx R series is a line-scan SWIR camera with rectangular pixels.
LYNX
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Description
Lynx cameras are linear SWIR cameras that are widely used for demanding applications like machine vision, semiconductor inspection, food sorting, spectroscopy, optical fibre monitoring, LIDAR sensing and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography. The cameras are GenICam® compliant and a compatible Linux SDK is optionally available to make the product integration straightforward in industrial systems. The Lynx cameras have standard on-board image correction (NUC), bad pixel replacement (BPR) and gain control. For more info on other image enhancement features, contact our sales department.
Technical Information
| Camera Specifications | Lynx SQ | Lynx R |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel pitch | 25 μm (512 pixels) 12.5 μm (1024/2048 pixels) | 12.5 μm |
| Sensor format | 512/1024/2048 pixels | 1024/2048 pixels |
| Spectral range | 900 - 1700 nm | 900 - 1700 nm |
| Max frame rate | 10 kHz (for the 2048) or 40 kHz | 10 kHz (for the 2048) or 40 kHz |
| Regulatory compliance | CE, RoHS | CE, RoHS |
| Detector type | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
| Power consumption | 3.9 W (CL); 6.3 W (GigE) | 3.9 W (CL); 6.3 W (GigE) |
| Camera weight | 153 g (CL); 208 g (GigE) | 153 g (CL); 208 g (GigE) |
| Optical interface | C-mount or M42 (M42 to F-mount adapter optional) | C-mount or M42 (M42 to F-mount adapter optional) |
| Digital output format | CameraLink or GigE Vision [16 bit] | CameraLink or GigE Vision [16 bit] |
Software and accessories
Software
Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera. Find out more: Software | Xenics
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Frame Grabbers
The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.
The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images, making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.
Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which makes them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition, they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Filters
A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):
- Bobcat 320 and 640
- Cheetah 640 CL
- Lynx
In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614
For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.
Product Selector Guide
Lynx R Series :
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XEN-000431 | Lynx 1024 R CL |
| XEN-000432 | Lynx 1024 R GigE |
| XEN-000433 | Lynx 2048 R CL |
| XEN-000434 | Lynx 2048 R GigE |
Lynx SQ Series :
| Part number | Description |
|---|---|
| XEN-000633 | Lynx 512 SQ CL |
| XEN-000309 | Lynx 512 SQ GigE |
| XEN-000313 | Lynx 1024 SQ CL |
| XEN-000310 | Lynx 1024 SQ GigE |
| XEN-000314 | Lynx 2048 SQ CL |
| XEN-000311 | Lynx 2048 SQ GigE |
Documentation
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