The IDTRedlake Y-Series camera

A “state-of-the-art” CMOS sensor combined with the most advanced features we and our customers could think of, resulted in a new product line: the Y-series.

The Y3 captures the 1280 x 1024 images with a speed of 1000 fps (up to 2.000 fps in Plus mode and frame rates up to 100.000 fps possible at lower vertical resolution.

The Y5 captures the 2352 x 1728 images with a speed of 500 fps (up to 1000 fps in Plus mode) and partial frame rates up to 39.000 fps.

A large internal RAM memory, up to 16 GB accommodates long recording times. Two interfaces (Gigabit Ethernet of USB-2) accommodate easy communication with multiple cameras (a mix of Y, X, M and MotionXtra cameras).

The new design offers a high refresh rate during recording and playback through the digital HDMI-output. The use of composite materials and a smart mechanical design results in a shock resistant camera up to 100G. The optional battery pack offers the backup of the images in case of a power surge but also a autonomous use up to 60 minutes.

Gigabit ethernet and USB2.0 dual data interfaces
MotionPro Y cameras come equipped with the latest high-speed gigabit ethernet (GigE) interface. Utilize ethernet hubs to separate the camera and the host computer by hundreds of meters or more, or network multiple cameras from a single host computer.

Also, simultaneously connect the GigE and USB2.0 interfaces for increased versatility. For example, connect a tablet PC through the USB2.0 interface for local setup, while operating the camera from a distance through a control PC connected via ethernet.

4 to 16GB on-board memory with fast and automatic downloading
This standard 4 to 16GB memory allows >3seconds to 12 seconds recording time in the MotionPro Y3 (1280x1024 at 2,000 fps), which has a full resolution of 1.3Mpixels, and MotionPro Y4(1024 x 1024 at 10,000 fps) systems. Also, the recording time can be further increased by selecting a smaller region of interest.

Downloading the camera’s full 16GB memory is no longer limited by timing overheads associated with image compression and/or format conversions. Redlake’s MotionPro Y software contains a fast download option for quickly moving images to a temporary file in the host computer. The conversion process to the desired output begins in the background while the user is free to move on to the next acquisition. The automatic download option eliminates the need for repeated user intervention in order to download data. Simply command the software to download once and stop, or to repeat acquisition-capture N times prior to stopping.

A host computer containing a fast hard drive and extra RAM further enhances downloading with the MotionPro Y system.

Places zero restrictions on the location and size of the ROI
The ROI can be selected in increments of 1 in both x- and y- directions. Also, by reducing the capture size, the maximum frame rate can be increased. For example, MotionPro Y3 cameras can achieve over 128,000 frames-per-second while MotionPro Y4 achieves more than 400,000 frames-per-second at reduced resolutions.

XDR and selectable bit ranges
By utilizing an advanced XDR (eXtended Dynamic Range) mode of MotionPro Y3 and MotionPro Y4 and Y5 cameras, both dim and bright scenes can easily be acquired. While low light areas are boosted, saturated areas are minimized for effectively delivering better dynamic range.

Users can save the data either 8, 10 or more bits (when XDR is employed) per pixel to capture the maximum dynamic range.

Wireless PDA interface
MotionPro Y cameras can also be controlled wirelessly from a user’s PDA*. Simply leave a host computer (e.g., laptop) tethered to the camera, which will in turn establish a wireless connection to the PDA. Then use a stylus to control the camera’s operations.

iPod® interface
MotionPro Y camera systems allow users to download movies from their cameras to a (video) iPod for others to share and review on the go, freeing them of cumbersome PCs and laptops.

Segmented memory capture and time stamping
MotionPro Y systems contains a special feature known as “Burst Record on Command” (BROC) in which the camera’s memory is segmented for capturing multiple image sequences (bursts) with an option to download all or selected sequences to the host computer.

MotionPro Y camera systems also offer time stamping information which they store with images and/or movies. Simply select date, time, time from trigger, frame number, etc., to be displayed on the frame. For even more advanced range applications, MotionPro X cameras feature IRIG-B for synchronization among multiple cameras situated miles apart.

Database viewer
MotionPro Y camera systems’ innovative Database Viewer located inside each camera’s software suite automatically saves images and movie files along with experiment controls. It also keeps track of any other external devices such as iPods, timing hubs and data acquisition systems, so users don’t have to keep track of settings. Users can also personalize each frame or the entire movie with their own comments/annotations.

Double exposure and 100nsec global shutter (Short Integration Option)
MotionPro Ycamera systems are the only high speed CMOS cameras capable of taking two distinct frames with inter-frame times of less than 100nsec. Fluid mechanics labs around the world are already exploiting the cameras’ double exposure capability at high frame rates for particle imaging velocimetry (PIV) applications.

MotionPro Y cameras also contain powerful electronics that can shutter the CMOS down to 100nsec, which significantly reduces the motion blur of fast moving objects. Standard MotionPro X cameras allow shutter times down to 1 µsec.

LabView plug-ins
MotionPro Y camera systems come equipped with LabView vis precisely for complex experimental setups at no additional cost. These vis rely on National Instruments IMAQ image capture and processing libraries. Note that the LabView interface is available only on PCs.

Macintosh interface
MotionPro Y camera designs provide Mac-based MotionPro X software. All camera controls (except gigabit ethernet interface) are available for both Macs and PCs. However, an OS X (10.3 or later) is required for Mac operation.

Advanced triggering and circular buffers
MotionPro Y cameras contain advanced triggering options, including a circular buffer capture that allows users to continuously record to the camera’s memory. When a software or hardware trigger arrives, it captures a pre-set number of frames into the memory before and after the trigger. Such data is invaluable in applications where pre-trigger status of the system under study helps prevent failures.

MotionPro Y camera systems also come equipped with everything users need for high-speed image capture, including timing hubs, data acquisition systems and lighting aids.

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