Lambda News

06 Jun 2011

Imperx has expanded its activities in the UK market by establishing a distribution agreement with Lambda Photometrics to sell Imprex digital cameras and frame grabbers in UK & Ireland. Imperx, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality digital cameras and frame grabbers for various Industrial, Commercial, Military and Aerospace imaging applications including Flat Panel Inspection, Biometrics, Aerial Mapping, Surveillance, Traffic Management, Semiconductors & Electronics, Scientific & Medical Imaging, Printing, Homeland Security, Space Exploration, and other imaging and Machine Vision applications.

Bobcat cameras - VGA to 16 MEGAPIXEL

Lambda Photometrics will be introducing the latest line of extremely programmable, high-quality, low noise, CCD cameras with a high-density FPGA for hundreds of programmable features. The latest generation of cameras from Imperx include 8, 10, 12 or 14-bit output, four inputs and three outputs, dual clock design for a faster frame rate and power over camera link (PoCL) for the most demanding applications.

Frame grabbers

Digital and Analog frame grabbers designed to work with laptops, PDAs, and other mobile vision systems. All models are PCMCIA compliant and provide the functionality, performance and versatility required for the most demanding mobile imaging applications. A full software suite including drivers, SDK and application is provided with all models without any additional cost.

For a free trial and price information, click here to contact us by email or call:
 
Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on
01582 764334

17 May 2011

Lambda is proud to introduce a new line up of 2/3" Megapixel lenses especially designed for 10MP sensors. The complete range contains 7 different models with focal length starting at 5mm up to 50mm. The advanced optical design of the new 10MP lens series is supported by incorporating aspherical lens elements and the usage of special XD glass (eXtra low Dispersion). All lenses are made of at least 7 up to 9 lens elements in order to achieve the exceptional requirements on resolution and contrast.

Features:

• 200lp/mm resolution and low distortion will maximize performance of high end inspection
• Reduce chromatic aberration from close distance to infinity and maintain a high transmission from visible to NIR
• Short minimum focus distance and compact design using aspherical lenses
• Compatible with a wide range of high resolution cameras including Baumer, Imperx, Basler, AVT, Dalsa, Prosilica, Hitachi, JAI, IDS, etc

For more information click here.

For a free trial and price information, click here to contact us by email  or call:
 
Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on 01582 764334

15 April 2011
 
Baumer’s new SXG cameras combine state-of-the-art Quad Tap sensors from Kodak with innovative Dual GigE technology.

This provides the perfect solution for applications that require excellent image quality and high frame rates simultaneously. Thanks to the new interface technology, the images with resolutions from 1 to 8 megapixels and frame rates of up to 120 fps are transferred to the PC via standard GigE interface boards. With the capability of transferring at 240 MB/s, the full potential of the Kodak Quad Tap sensors can now be utilized.

With a transfer distance of 100m, the Dual GigE interface offers all the advantages of the standard GigE interface. Instead of a static Link Aggregation Group (LAG), Baumer uses dynamic LAG to configure the Ethernet ports automatically, eliminating possible error sources right from the beginning. In addition, the redundant communication link of the Dual GigE system provides better transfer security, ensuring data transfer and reliable camera operation even if one of the two Ethernet cables is disconnected. All cameras are supplied with Power over the Ethernet (POE) technology to eliminate a separate power cable. With production starting in June 2011, now is the time to consider integrating these cameras into your vision application.

For further information on Baumer's new SXG cameras click here, alternatively click here to contact us by email or call:
 
Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on 01582 764334

04 Oct 2011

NorPix new high speed laptop solution records uncompressed or compressed avi, mov or seq video at up to 150 mbytes/second from a variety of sources.
 
Gige Vision

• Record at 120 fps x 1024 x 1024
• Record for up to 95 minutes uncompressed
• 2 x GigE cameras

Express Bus Adapter

• Up to 150 Mbytes/second to disk
• Camera link, HD-SDI, Analog NTSC PAL

Please contact us for more information and to arrange a demo: click here to contact us by email or call:
 
Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on 01582 764334

21 March 2011
 
We are pleased to announce the Perfection-10 ; a new 10MHz Rubidium atomic clock for audio/video professionals and demanding audiophiles. Designed by Stanford Research Systems (SRS), the Perfection-10 offers class leading performance at new low price point.
 

• Atomic stability and accuracy
• Eight 10MHz 75ohm outputs
• ±0.05 ppb accuracy
• 10 year ageing < 5ppb
• Ultra-low phase noise: (<-155 dBc/Hz @ 10kHz)
• Compatible with any device accepting a 10MHz input (including Antelope™ and dCS™ equipment)
• Optional 12VDC redundant power input with automatic switchover
• Low cost

Unlike competing equipment designed around third-party off-the-shelf Rubidium clocks, the core of the Perfection-10 is a proven ultra-stable rubidium oscillator designed and manufactured by Stanford Research Systems. By designing and building the oscillator in-house, SRS are able to craft an instrument perfectly matched to the demanding requirements of audio master clocks, for an affordable price.

The Perfection-10 has eight 10MHz 75ohm outputs; compatible with all devices that accept a 10 MHz reference input. The optional redundant 12VDC power supply automatically switches in to ensure continued and uninterrupted operation in the event of a power failure.

If you were considering Rubidium clocks from manufacturers such as Antelope Audio or Esoteric, or if you have previously dismissed the thought of a Rubidium master clock because of the cost, the new Perfection-10 could be just the solution for you - class leading performance at a very attractive price.

For further information on the Perfection-10, click here to contact us by email or call:
 
Matthew Ball on 01582 764334

2 Aug 2011
 
Greenlee is transitioning its handheld fiber instrumentation into one focused product line - the XL fiberTOOLS™ family.

In the past, Tempo and Greenlee branded instruments existed with overlapping feature sets. By moving to one family line, we will be able to better meet our customers’ requirement for dependable low-cost handheld devices. The XL fiberTOOLS™ family has expanded its offering of handheld optical instruments to include three more LED light sources, two Power Meters and a Light Detector. These new instruments are based on recently discontinued Tempo products. The XL fiberTOOLS™ family should help meet technicians requirement for installing and maintaining a fiber infrastructure.

All of the new LED Sources and Power Meters utilize the same rugged case as the rest of the XL fiberTOOLS™ family. The devices are powered by easily obtainable AA batteries so there are no worries about hard to find replacements. The Power Meters utilize a large clean display, which makes them easy to read in almost any environment. The large keypad allows users to easily navigate to their desired mode of operation. All products are calibrated at the factory to ensure they have the accuracy users need and expect. The 573XL comes with a fixed ST interface. The other Sources and Power Meters utilize removable and swappable interfaces. This makes them both easy to clean and adaptable to changing requirements. The 510XL light detector lets users quickly identify active single-mode and multi-mode fibers, even in bright light conditions.

The XL fiberTOOLS™ family is well suited to anyone who works with fiber and needs dependable tools. The XL fiberTOOLS™ family has a broad range of instruments that will meet most demands for primary level testing for fiber-optic installers, Telcos, labs and the military.

Product Listing

• 510XL SENSOLITE™ LIGHT SENSOR
• 567XL SILICON FIBER OPTIC POWER METER
• 568XL HIGH INTENSITY OPTICAL POWER METER
• 573XL 650NM LED SOURCE
• AS100 577XL-AS100 850NM LED SOURCE WITH 100/400 LAUNCH CONDITION
• 577XL-M90 850NM LED SOURCE WITH 62.5/125 LAUNCH CONDITION

Click here to download a XL fiberTOOLS™ family brochure

Please contact Adrian Harrison on 01582 764334 or click here to contact us by email.

02 Jun 2011

Savvy Optics Corp is the latest company to sign up to be distributed by Lambda Photometrics Limited. Savvy Optics Corp is headed up by Dave Aikens (President), a highly respected trainer in the field of optics specializing in Scratch/Dig, ISO 10110 and Waviness with years of experience in the industry.

Savvy Optics new Scratch Inspection System, the SavvyInspector SIF-4 is a perfect fit with Lambda’s Metrology group’s Zygo Fizeau interferometer users. The SavvyInspectorTM model SIF-4 provides software assisted scratch/dig evaluation of flat optical surfaces, eliminating the subjectivity of human surface quality inspection.

For more information click here or contact David Chambers on 01582 764334.

01 Dec 2011

Lambda Photometrics are proud to release the latest generation of VeriSens vision sensors from Baumer who sets new standards of operating simplicity and dependability.

Three new ranges of VeriSens® provide optimal solutions for various applications in automation systems.

The ID Series vision sensors reliably solve industrial identification and imprint control tasks. The VeriSens® ID-100 reads all standard 1D/2D and GS1 codes and is therefore ideally suitable for controlling production sequences. The VeriSens® ID-110 additionally enables text and date parameters to be checked for correctness and legibility (OCR/OCV). Check & Sort tasks for quality control purposes are particularly easy to solve with the VeriSens® CS-100 of the CS Series. For example, it provides 5 digital outputs which enables it to check components for various characteristics and sort them directly without external PLC requirements.

The new FEXLoc® technology guarantees reliable 360° position tracking of variable component positions.

The XF Series has the high performance of a vision system but is as easy to use as a vision sensor. The extensive functions of the VeriSens® XF-100 and XF-200 make it possible, for instance, to validate component geometries, locate parts or check the form, content and correct labelling of packaging.

All VeriSens® vision sensors of the new generation are integrated into an industrially robust metal housing of the IP 67 protection class and achieve high production rates by performing up to 3000 evaluations per minute. The uniform, intuitive operating software and extremely simple integration of the new VeriSens® series permit flexible operation during changing requirements and applications.

Click here for further details.

Please contact us for more information and to arrange a demo: click here to contact us by email or call:
 
Clive Phillips or Mark Bambrick on
01582 764334

1 February 2011
 
The new ZYGO dynaFiZ interferometer performs accurate metrology in the presence of air turbulence and extreme vibrations.
 

The Zygo dynaFiZ™ laser interferometer is a highly optimized optical instrument designed specifically for performing accurate metrology of optics in the presence of air turbulence and extreme vibrations.

The high light efficiency of the dynaFiZ™ optical system, combined with its long life, high power, HeNe laser source, enables operation at high camera shutter speeds that "freeze" vibration. This dynamic capability provides reliable metrology in environments that are too violent for traditional temporal phase shifting techniques.
 

The low-noise, high resolution camera and optical magnification in the dynaFiZ™ interferometer enables clear visualization of the mid-spatial frequency characteristics in the surface of a test artifact.

Key Features:

• Dynamic acquisition in turbulent air and extreme vibrations
• Optimized optical system provides clear visualization of mid-spatial frequency characteristics
• LivePhase enables real-time Zernike analysis
• Movie mode captures wavefront changes over time
• High-power, long-life, frequency-stabilized HeNe laser

For more information please contact Ken Middleton on 01582 764334 or email

11 March 2009

Lambda Photometrics are pleased to announce the launch of a new C-band tuneable laser from LUNA Technologies.

Based on proprietary compact external cavity MEMs laser technology, the PHOENIX 1400 offers best-in-class wavelength precision and tuning linearity; making it ideal for telecommunications test and measurement as well as a variety of other applications including optical frequency domain reflectometry (OFDR) systems, FIBRE-BRAGG sensing, metrology, near-infrared spectroscopy and tomography, heterodyne measurements and fibre component characterization for dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM).

The PHOENIX™1400 laser covers the 1515-1565nm waveband, and has integrated dual-channel power meters, sweep and retrace triggers, and a user-friendly graphical interface. The integrated wavemeter ensures industry leading wavelength accuracy. The PHOENIX™1400 includes software development tools for easy integration into custom R&D and manufacturing application environments.  

The PHOENIX™1400 is part of a family of products, including the basic PHOENIX™1000 laser package for OEM customers, and the forthcoming PHOENIX™1200 module with integrated wavemeter and driver. All are based on the intellectual property rights and manufacturing equipment of the former Iolon 'Apollo' lasers, purchased by LUNA in December 2006.

Visiting OFC/NFOEC in San Diego 24th-26th March 2009? Come along to booth #734, and see the PHOENIX™ 1400 for yourself along with LUNA Technologies’ other award winning test and measurement solutions; the OVA™ and the OBR™.

For further details and to request a demo or a quotation for the PHOENIX™1400 or any other LUNA Technologies product in the UK, please contact us or alternatively call us on 01582 764334.