Specialised Imaging lens intensifiers are a family of custom-designed,
gated image intensifier systems used to improve the sensitivity
of high-speed video and image converter cameras.
Readily interfaced to most manufacturers' high-speed cameras/video systems
and constructed around high-gain micro-channel-plate image intensifiers,
the SIL units provide a wide range of sensitivity, gain and resolution
options for any demanding imaging application.
The SIL2 is offered with a comprehensive collection of operating parameters
programmable via the intuitive local keypad or from a remote PC through
an Ethernet link, which also allows archiving and loading of timing set-ups.
What is an image intensifier?
Used in low-light conditions to detect, capture and increase the intensity
of ambient light, image intensifiers work by gathering weak emissions
or reflected light from natural or from artificial sources and amplifying
it to a level that can be seen with the eye or by digital image sensors.
They convert low levels of light from various wavelengths into visible
quantities of light at a single wavelength.
Primarily developed for night-time surveillance, when used in combination
with a CCD camera, image intensifiers are used in industrial product inspection,
scientific research, medical imaging or any other application where sufficient
light for image capture is an issue. A high-speed gate is used for capturing
and performing motion analysis of fast-events.
Special features
of the SIL2 image intensifier |
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• High gain and high resolution
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• Up to 1,000,000 fps with electronic
shuttering down to 50ns |
• Extensive triggering facilities |
• Flexible outputs for triggering external events
or instruments |
• Choice of lens mounts |
• Compact, rugged mechanical design |
• Intuitive operation from the controller
keypad |
• PC controlled via Ethernet |
Applications |
• Combustion
research |
• Biological/Microscopy |
• Low-Light applications |
• Vision Systems |
• Mechanics |
Models |
SIL40HG50 |
SIL40NG50 |
SIL25HG50 |
SIL25NG50 |
SIL25HG50-X |
SIL25HG50-D |
Photocathode |
S20 |
UV Enhanced S20 |
Input area (diameter) |
40
mm |
25
mm |
Spectral response |
15mA/W @ 214nm
55mA/W @ 450 nm
17mA/W @ 800 nm |
17mA/W @ 214nm
55mA/W @ 450 nm
10mA/W @ 800 nm |
15mA/W @ 214nm
48mA/W @ 450 nm
17mA/W @ 800 nm |
20mA/W @ 214nm
53mA/W @ 450 nm
17mA/W @ 800 nm |
20mA/W @ 214nm
53mA/W @ 450 nm
17mA/W @ 800 nm |
20mA/W @ 220nm
55mA/W @ 450 nm
17mA/W @ 800 nm |
Limiting resolution-typical |
22 lp/mm |
30 lp/mm |
27 lp/mm |
40 lp/mm |
27 lp/mm |
28 lp/mm |
Max frame rate |
100
000 |
100
000 000 |
Lens mount |
F-mount |
Mounting |
1/4
BSW standard Tripod mount in base |
Control interface |
Remote
control via Standard 100 Mbps Ethernet |
Software |
Custom
control software compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. |
Operating temperature |
-5°
to +40°C |
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SIL2 Image Intensifier data sheet
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