NECTA series
Line scan CMOS USB3 cameras
NECTA cameras provide unrivaled scan speed and quick system integration.
Ultra-fast acquisition rate, extremely reduced dimensions and rugged design make NECTA cameras suitable for the most demanding applications requiring automated visual inspection, industrial metrology, high performance sorting, spectrometry, and machine vision.
All our cameras are powered directly by the USB3 bus eliminating the need for external power adapters. USB 3.0 provides the most cost effective and widespread interface, pushing speed performances at the top.
Powerful on-board image processing
NECTA provides powerful on-board user-controlled image processing: AOI, independent LUTs, FPN (DSNU & PRNU), gamma correction, white balance, saturation, hue and black level offset calibration.
Versatile I/O
NECTA provides a versatile I/O interface to control external devices such as strobe lights, encoders, etc. 2 input lines with direct encoder interface, 2 output lines and 1 input/output (RS422, RS644 LVDS, LVTTL). Its multipurpose I/O connector provides user I/O, line/frame triggering and direct encoder interface.
Driver and Software
An easy-to-use set of software API is available, which allows developers to quickly produce fast and well readable code on Windows (VC++/C#/VB.Net) and Linux (C++). Our Software Development Kit provided with NECTA cameras, is fully compatible with Cognex VisionPro and other major machine vision software for industrial application.
Download areaAccessories
NECTA accessories available upon request:
Please check the NECTA compatibility chart to choose the right lens adapter for your camera.
Recommended for:
Web and print inspection | |
Medical imaging | |
Pharma | |
Custom applications |
Features
- Standard USB3 interface
- Tiny rugged design
- Ultra-low power
- New CMOS technology
- Triple programmable luts
- Smart data
- Versatile I/O
Standard USB 3 interface
Up to 5 Gbps USB3 interface allows easy interface to your PC, eliminating expensive framegrabbers and bulky cables.
Tiny rugged design
Small, ultra-lightweight, rugged aluminum machined high precision case allows maximum installation flexibility even in space constrained environments.
Ultra-low power
Latest technology electronics achieves lowest power consumption ever (below 3W for all models).
New CMOS technology
AMS Dragster CMOS sensors, featuring 12 bit A/D converter, up to 8192 pixels, up to 95 Klines/s.
Triple programmable Look-Up-Tables
Independent LUTs (one for each color) allow easy color thresholding, filtering and calibration for color-critical applications.
Smart data
Embedded timestamp, trigger counters, encoder position at line, latched input status and input change detection allow perfect image-to-real world pairing.
Versatile I/O
With 2 inputs and two outputs and 1 I/O, NECTA series offers unprecedented flexibility for interfacing to outer world signals: line/frame triggering, direct encoder readout and strobed lightening have never been so easy.
Technical specifications
| Model | N2K-7 | N2K2-7 | N2K2-7C | N4K-3 | N4K-7 | N4K2-7 | N4K2-7C | N8K-3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2048 | 2 x 2048 | 4096 | 2 x 4096 | 8192 | |||
| Pixel size | 7 x 7 µm2 | 3.5 x 3.5 µm2 | 7 x 7 µm2 | 3.5 x 3.5 µm2 | ||||
| Color / Mono | Mono | Color | Mono | Color | Mono | |||
| Line Rate | Up to 95 KHz (Mono 8) | |||||||
| Pixel Format | Mono 8, Mono 16, YUV 4:2:2, RGB 24 | |||||||
| A/D Conversion | Up to 12 bit | |||||||
| Synchronization | External trigger, software trigger | |||||||
| Shutter Control | 2 µs ÷ 100ms | |||||||
| Readout | Normal, AOI, binning | |||||||
| Power Supply | 3 W max, powered by USB3 interface | |||||||
| Inputs / Outputs | 2 in (direct encoder interface), 2 out, 1 I/O (RS422, RS644 LVDS, LVTTL) | |||||||
| Lens Adapters | Built-in baseplate, C-mount, F-mount | |||||||
| Interface | USB3 | |||||||
| Weight | 96 g (without additional lens adapters) | |||||||
| Size (L x W x D) | 56 mm x 56 mm x 19 mm | |||||||
| Conformity | CE, RoHS, FCC, IC | |||||||
| Controls | Shutter, saturation, gamma correction, black level offset calibration, white balance | |||||||
Sensor specifications (b/w and color) are extracted from the data sheet of the manufacturer excluding lens and filter.
All dimensions are expressed in millimeters.
Camera specifications are subject to change without notice.
