Scientific

XS-1.7-320
Flexibility
for easy research

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Ultra-compact and
plug-and-play XS-1.7-320
simplifies the way you work
In a very compact housing, the XS-1.7-320 digital
infrared camera combines an uncooled InGaAs
detector head and the control and communication
electronics.

▶ High quality, high flexibility ▶ Benefits & Features

The XS-1.7-320 unit is available with High image quality with compact camera
standard InGaAs detector arrays working 320 x 256 pixels, including image
up to 1.7 μm and comes in a 60 and processing and interfacing to PC or analog
100 Hz speed version. It allows you to monitor.
choose the most suitable detector camera
USB 2.0 interface
configuration for your specific research
As much as 100 images per second over
application. The camera head interfaces to
standard USB 2.0 connection.
a PC via standard USB 2.0. Each camera is
delivered with a graphical user interface Stand alone operation
X-Control, which offers direct access to Correction files can be uploaded for stand-
various camera settings such as exposure alone operation.
time and gain setting. The camera outputs Triggering for synchronised operation
14-bit data. The software tools include Synchronisation with external sources is
two-point uniformity correction and bad straight forward via trigger input.
pixel replacement.
TrueNUC image correction
State-of-the-art image processing
power offering corrected images while
continuously changing integration time.
Advantages Performance optimization
Easy and continuous access to control
• E asy integration with ultra-compact
parameters such as integration time and
housing
frame rate.
• High image quality
• Plug-and-play Extending SWIR imaging to the visible
• Stand-alone operation (analog out) Spectral response can be further extended
into the visible by building an optional
Designed for use in VISNIR sensor into the camera.

• R &D (SWIR range)

Flexible programming in an open
• Thermal imaging of hot objects
architecture
Software Development Kit (SDK)
(300°C to 800°C range)
supporting C++, Visual Basic, Labview or
• Hyperspectral imaging
Linux.
• Solar cell inspection
• Laser beam profiling Exchange of lenses
A variety of wide angle or narrow FOV
lenses are available.
 Array Specifications

Array Type InGaAs

Spectral band Standard 0.9 to 1.7 μm
# Pixels 320 x 256
Pixel Pitch 30 μm
Array Cooling Uncooled
▶ Wafer inspection Pixel operability > 99%

Camera Specifications XS Analog XS Trigger XS Base

Lens (included)
Focal length 16 mm f/1.4
Optical interface C-Mount (Broad selection of lenses available)
Imaging performance
Frame rate (full frame) 60 Hz over NTSC 100 Hz 60 Hz
50 Hz over PAL
▶ Laser beam profiling Integration type Snapshot
Exposure time range 1 µs up to 20 ms (Low gain)
Noise level: Low gain 4 AD counts
High gain 15 AD counts
S/N ratio: Low gain 69 dB
High gain 60 dB
A to D conversion resolution 14 bit
Interfaces
Analog out PAL or NTSC - -
▶ Bottle level detection Camera control USB 2.0
Image acquisition USB 2.0
Trigger - TTL levels -
Graphical User Interface (GUI) X-control Advanced
Power requirements
Power consumption < 4 Watt
Power supply 12 V
Physical characteristics
Ambient operating temperature 0 to 50 °C
Dimensions 50 L x 50 W x 50 H mm
Weight camera head 225 g
Weight power supply 300 g
 ▶ Applicable OS: Windows 2000 (SP4), XP Pro (SP2), VISTA (SP1)

X-Control Advanced

Software control • Image live view

• Store digital Pictures / Movies
• Image histogram
• Line profiles, Spot meters, Time profiles

• Black hot / White hot

• False color mode with various color palettes

Switch Video output format selection • PAL (CCIR) or NTSC (RS 170)
A dynamic link library (DLL) to communicate with the driver has been designed for flexible software development. A well-documented API
with sample code in C and Visual Basic is supplied, as well as a Linux SDK. Labview device drivers and a sample program (executable) are also
available.

▶ Product Selector Guide

XS-1.7-320 TrueNUC range
Part Digital Frame Analog VISNIR [integration Trigger
number Interface Rate Interface ADC option** time up to] input
HG 2 msec,
XC117B USB 2.0 60 Hz - 14 bit - -
LG 15 msec
HG 2 msec,
XC117-NTSC USB 2.0 60 Hz NTSC 14 bit P -
LG 15 msec
HG 2 msec,
XC117-PAL USB 2.0 50 Hz PAL 14 bit P -
LG 15 msec
HG 2 msec,
XC119 USB 2.0 100 Hz - 14 bit P P
LG 15 msec
*Selfstarting option: available on XC117-NTSC, XC117-PAL with fixed integration time and no window of interest capability
** Part numbers visual near infrared (VISNIR) options: XC117V-NTSC, XC117-PAL, XC119V

▶ Inputs ▶ Accessories
Power
12 V Cables Available
Part number Description on following cameras

XC603 Analog out triad to coax XC117-NTSC, XC117-PAL

XC602 Triad to BNC for triggering XC119

USB 2.0 Analog video on XC117

Trigger on XC119
▶ Outputs

Information furnished by Xenics is believed to be reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for possible inaccuracies or omissions.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. This information supersedes all previously supplied information.

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▶ About Xenics
Xenics is a leading developer of innovative infrared detection
solutions. We design, manufacture and sell infrared detectors and
cameras, both linescan and 2-D, covering the infrared wavelength
ranges from 0.4 to 14 micrometers. In addition, Xenics delivers tailor-
made solutions produced according to customer-agreed specifications
and planning. As a European vendor with a worldwide service and
distributor network, we are strategically placed to serve global
markets with highly innovative products drawing on a strong science
and technology background.
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