JAI’s 3-CCD GigE Vision area scan cameras provide advanced RGB colour imaging technology ideal for demanding machine vision applications across a diverse range of industries. Dichroic coatings on the prism surfaces separate the incoming light into red, green, and blue wavelengths which are directed to three precisely-aligned CCDs producing image data far superior to that produced by a single sensor.

JAI's 3-CCD technology results in more accurate per-pixel colour values than those derived from interpolation routines associated with typical Bayer color cameras. In addition, because there is no interpolation, 3-CCD images offer more precise spatial resolution, enabling more accurate edge detection and the ability to resolve smaller colour details such as fine print or 2D barcodes.

Advanced features like shutter-based white balancing and sRGB/Adobe RGB color space matching produce low noise images and easy calibration with peripheral devices. Available interfaces include GigE Vision, Camera Link and analog.

What is unique about the AT-200GE 2 megapixel camera?
The AT-200GE takes 3CCD colour technology to the next level. A newly developed prism-block assembly supports three 1/1.8-inch CCDs to provide higher resolution and better light gathering ability than earlier 3CCD camera models.

The three ICX274AL CCDs deliver 1620 x 1236 pixels of resolution per channel, while JAI's patented manufacturing process ensures alignment precision to within one-quarter pixel for excellent image quality.

Operating at 15 frames per second at full resolution, with partial scan and binning modes available for even higher frame rates, a wide range of pre-set and programmable shutter and exposure modes are provided to support diverse application requirements. Exposure can be controlled individually for each colour channel to enable white balancing without noisy gain adjustments. Built-in pre-sets are provided for calibrating the camera with sRGB or Adobe RGB color spaces.

A fully-compliant GigE Vision/GenICam interface lets users choose between 8- or 10-bit output per channel. Software support includes JAI's own GigE Vision SDK and Control Tool package, as well as numerous third party libraries and development tools.

For what applications is this camera appropriate?
With its high image quality, the camera is well suited for a wide range of inspection applications within the printing, electronics, foods and biomedical amongst others.