Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. Tech Briefs

Industrial Cameras: What is the right choice?

2008-04-24T14:04:00.000-07:00

What is the right choice when selecting an industrial camera? If you look in the current trade magazine like Vision Systems Design, 2008 Buyers Guide, (www.vision-systems.com) you will find an abundance of camera manufacturers offering similar technologies and digital camera interfaces. It is hard to decide which company and technology to choose.

The first choice to make is the technology. The industrial camera industry provides a variety of technologies from analog to digital. There are a few digital technologies to consider. The current digital camera technologies are Firewire IEEE-1394.a and IEEE-1394.b, Camera Link, Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0. Of course, there is still wide use of analog technology. Analog for the most part is converted to digital with the use of a frame grabber (PCI Card) and then with software, formatting an application. This being said, that although analog cameras are used, much of what we see today is digitized camera technology that allows for image processing using software.

When making the technology choice it is really important to be clear on exactly what the application is going to be. What are the real requirements? Here are a few questions to consider when selecting and industrial camera technology:

What resolution is required?
Is it a color or monochrome application?
Is image processing speed important?
Is there a space limitation? (Is camera size important?)
Is there a weight limitation?
What kinds of optics are going to be used?
Is there a cabling limitation?
What is the budget for the project?
What is the time frame?
Do you need a lot or little technical assistance?

These are just a few questions that must be considered when selecting an industrial camera and technology.

The second choice to make is which camera manufacturer to use. There are manufacturers that provide the best technology but they may not meet your budget requirements or your time frames for delivery. There are also low cost providers but you also have to consider how long they’ve been in the industry and how much technical support they will provide for your application.

When trying to select a camera a technology and manufacturer it is wise to use distributor. Industrial camera distributors have a history with different technologies and manufacturers and can provide a quicker solution based on your requirements. The expertise that an industrial camera distributor can provide can save limitless amounts of time and money. Sourcing a good distributor can be as easy as going to an industry association. AIA, Automated Imaging Association is a great source for locating industrial camera distributors, www.machinevisiononline.org.

There are many decisions to be made when sourcing camera technology, manufacturers and distribution channels. It is wise to do all the homework upfront and pick the technology and channel you want to work with by working with a sound distribution partner.

For more information contact, www.aegis-elec.com.

Aegis USB Camera Systems Inexpensive Solution for Inspection

2008-04-23T10:18:00.000-07:00

Aegis recently displayed the their new Aeg-USB10x-Sys. This integrated machine vision camera system features the Sentech, STC-B33USB-A, VGA (640x480), USB industrial color camera. This system is easily integrated with a laptop or desktop computer with no additional interface needed. The camera features a soft trigger, 90fps and free SDK. This system can incorporate the lensing and lighting needed to provide a complete solution. For addtional information visit, www.aegis-elec.com. (Pictured above Liz Carnes, Principle of Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. and Tom Campbell VP Sales and Marketing Sentech America, Inc.)

IPC, Apex and Designers Summit 2008 a Success for MV Systems

2008-04-23T09:51:00.000-07:00

The Apex Show in Las Vegas, April 1-3 proved to be successful for Aegis Electronic Group, Inc.'s product offering of Integrated Machine Vision Systems. Aegis displayed the 5 Megapixel Sony, XCL5005CR, Camera Link camera system. This camera system features the Bitflow Neon Pocl (Power Over Camera Link) frame grabber board, with a list price of just $695.00. The system also featured a high resolution Orion monitor with 1280 x 1024 resolution. This Aeg-CL-5M-Sys sells for $7000.00 and is a great solution for bench sodder inspection for PC boards. For more information visit www.aegis-elec.com.

Imaging Solutions for Military Manufacturers

2008-04-14T13:54:00.000-07:00

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. has been serving the Southern California, National and International vision markets since 1989, providing imaging component solutions for many different applications, which support the military and defense industries.

The vision component of many high-end applications such as unmanned vehicles for flight, underwater or roadside bomb detection have proven that vision equipment and technical expertise can save lives and provide a leveraging edge in the protection of our military and borders. The overall vision component industry has grown exponentially with respect to defense due to the overall advantage it provides by reducing loss of life and injury for our military personnel.

There are many different camera technologies available today from analog to different digital technologies. Analog technology is still widely used because with the use of PCI cards it can be converted into a digital format, but many vision component users are moving to the pure digital formats like Firewire ‚ IEEE-1394.b, Camera Link ‚ and an even newer technology, Gigabit Ethernet. The use of the digital technologies provide for higher bandwidth, faster processing speeds and higher resolutions. Many of the technologies in vision that were first used in industrial inspection are now being used for applications such as retinal scanning and finger print analysis.

The more imaging and component vision become an important part of defense technology, the more important it is to have organizations that are committed to technical expertise in this arena. Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. has a long-standing commitment to providing the knowledge and technical expertise needed for engineers to incorporate a vision component into an application.

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. is a small business, woman-owned organization. Aegis is a franchised distributor for cameras and peripheral equipment. Our offices are located in Oceanside, California and Gilbert, Arizona. Please visit our website for more information www.aegis-elec.com.

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. Presenting New Solutions at Apex

2008-03-17T15:03:00.000-07:00

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. will be presenting new industrial camera solutions at IPC/Apex from April 1-3 at booth 2525. This is the first time that the Apex show will be hosted in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay. Previous Apex shows have been in February located in Southern California, first at the San Diego Convention Center, then at the Anaheim Convention Center and finally at the LA Convention Center.

Aegis will present industrial cameras solutions featuring different camera technologies from Camera Link and Firewire 1394.b to Smart Camera solutions. Aegis will feature the Sony VIP XCL-5005 (Camera Link), the new XCD-SX90CR (Firewire 1394.b) and the XCI-SX1 (Smart Camera). The industrial camera technologies will be featured in full system set-up. Camera systems will feature Tamron lenses, Bitflow Camera Link frame grabbers, Intercon 1 cabling, Orion monitors and more.

The small system set-ups with high resolution, high frame rate capabilities make Aegis's integrated camera solutions a preference for those looking for an inexpensive vision system. The Aegis integrated systems can also be customized based on customer requirements. The Aegis vision system can also be integrated with NI Vision Builder to offer an even more sophisticated yet still inexpensive solution for your inspection purposes.

Please visit our booth 2525 or contact us at 888-687-6877, www.aegis-elect.com.

USASS Offers New ID Badging Camera Station

2008-01-25T10:51:00.000-08:00

USA Security Systems is now offering a USB ID badging camera. This VALCam indentification camera offers a high quality image, full screen live video at 640 x 480 (VGA Resolution) at 30 fps and high intensity flash for a perfect image 18 inches to 14 feet. The USB interface is great for labtop or desktop computers. USASS also offers back drop screens and other related items to complete your entire ID badging camera station set-up. The VALCam USB ID camera is great for police stations, jail facilities and company security.

USA Security Systems is owned and operated by Aegis Electronic Group, Inc.

National University Hosts Peak Performance Awards

2008-01-17T16:04:00.000-08:00

National University honored seven organizations with Peak Performance Awards at a luncheon on Monday, November 12.

The School of Business and Management sponsored the event in conjunction with the National University Center for Organizational Excellence and the San Diego Daily Transcript. The competition generated more than 130 applications and attracted a sizable audience to the banquet room at the La Jolla Hilton Torrey Pines.

“This represents an historic and significant milestone in collaboration in recognizing those organizations that perform at superior levels for sustained periods,” said National University Provost Tom Green, who served as Master of Ceremonies at the event.

A group of 30 finalists was selected by a distinguished nomination committee comprised of community leaders, National University faculty and Daily Transcript staff. Companies and organizations of all sizes were eligible to apply. Nominees were evaluated on the following five criteria: sustainability; a clearly demonstrated vision and mission; commitment to customers; commitment to employees; and top-line profitability.

Selecting from the 30 finalists, a panel of six judges chose the following seven winners:

Aegis Electronic Group, a leading supplier of imaging components and integrated system solutions, specializing in fields such as machine vision, bioscience, microscopy and robotics.
ARINC, serving the rapidly emerging world of transportation communications with more than 150 innovative products and services, including in flight mobile phones and internet access at airports
Northrop Grumman, a global defense and technology company providing innovative systems, products and solutions to ensure security and freedom for the United States and its allies.
PomeradoHospital, healing, comforting and promoting health to residents in the 850-square-mile health care district between NorthSan DiegoCounty and SouthRiversideCounty.
RBF Consulting, making the world a better place through the application of sustainable development principles, providing design services that enhance the quality of life and the environment.
San Diego Family Justice Center (and the Justice Center Foundation), a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for victims of domestic violence and their children, offering legal, medical, advocacy and social services all under one roof.

Scripps Health/Hospital, offering four acute-care hospitals on five campuses totaling 700 licensed beds and a network of clinics served by close to 2,600 physicians.

The six judges included: George Chamberlin, executive editor for the San Diego Daily Transcript; Joe Guerin, editor of the Daily Transcript; Eileen Heveron, vice president of information technology at National University; Barbara Warden, president of the Downtown San Diego Partnership; National University alumnus Brent Wilsey, president of Wilsey Asset Management; and Don Zillioux, founder and chairman of Strategic Development Worldwide LLC.

By studying the ability of peak performing organizations to sustain long-term performance and maximize their potential, it is possible to enhance the performance of individual institutions, as well as entire sectors of business and industry.

The National University Center for Organizational Excellence (NU-COE) was established to apply academic research toward institutional performance. It is a consortium of business and academic professionals which was organized in accordance with

Why Use Firewire IEEE-1394.b As Your Digital Camera Interface?

2008-01-17T12:47:00.000-08:00

There are many new digital interfaces for industrial vision, the new Firewire IEEE-1394.b industrial vision cameras from Sony Electronics, Inc. VIP, the Fire Dragon Series from TTAI (Teli-Toshiba America Inc.) and the Hitachi Firewire 1394.b cameras.

The older Firewire 1394.a version is still best supported by Pixelink. Pixelink offers a great software package and is compatible with Direct Show, Direct X and Lab View. They also offer board level and right angle configurations. The Pixelink Firewire industrial cameras should also be considered a good replacement for the Sony 1394.a versions as they use the same Sony chip set (CCD sensor) as the discontinued model by Sony and the Pixelink versions are $100 to $150 dollars less then the Sony models.

PL-B952F same sensor as the DFWX710
PL-B954F same sensor as the DFWSX910
PL-B953F same sensor as the XCDX710
PL-B955F same sensor as the XCDSX910

If you are considering moving form Firewire 1394.a to 1394.b a good consideration is Sony's new versions XCDV60 (90fps VGA), XCDSX90 (30fps SXGA) and XCDU100 (15fps UXGA). Although presently they do not offer an SDK and are due to release one at the end of January 2008. Another good selection for Firewire 1394.b cameras are the new Fire Dragon series by TTAI. TTAI does have a free SDK available and all cameras are currently shipping.
The TTAI versions to look at are the CS6910F (30fps SXGA), CSFV90CC3 (90fps VGA), CSFV36CC3 (36fps XGA), CSFS20CC3 (20fps SXGA) and the CSFU15BC18 (15fps UXGA). Finally, Hitachi Kokusai offers a line up of Firewire 1394.b cameras the KP-FD140F (Color, SXGA), KP-F140F (BW,SXGA), KP-FD32F (Color-VGA), KP-F32F (BW, VGA) and the KP-F83F (BW, XGA). They offer a free SDK and good technical support.

Aegis is finding that customers are very interested in GigE industrial vision cameras and both Pixelink and TTAI are coming out with versions Q1 2008. The interest for GigE seems to be more long range in that customers are looking to work with a technology they feel will be good in the future, but for now most are migrating from Firewire 1394.a to Firewire 1394.b. When customers are using analog they are expressing interest in moving to GigE and investigating the technology, but not leaping as they feel that later releases will have more to offer.

Firewire 1394.b seems like it will be the preferred digital technology for the present time. Camera link is still a rather small market and GigE is just emerging. Firewire 1394.b with 800 Mb, fast frame rates, low cost PC interfaces and free SDK's seems to be the industrial digital technology for 2008.

Aegis Offers Complete Line Up of Products to Support PTZ Cameras

2008-01-15T07:41:00.000-08:00

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. offers a complete line up of products to support Pan Tilt Zoom cameras. Currently Aegis offers Pan Tilt Zoom cameras from both Sony Electronics, Inc. VIP and Canon. Sony's most popular analog PTZ cameras are the EVID70 (EVI-D70), EVID100 (EVI-D100) and the newest high definition PTZ camera the EVIHD1 (EVI-HD1). Sony also offers IP pan tilt zoom cameras. Canon's analog Pan Tilt Zoom camera the VCC50i (VC-C50i) has been the popular replacement to the VCC3 and VCC4 PTZ models.

Aegis can deliver a full pan tilt zoom camera package from frame grabber (Osprey), cabling (visca and s-video), controllers (RMBR300), wall-mounts (WM100B), ceiling mounts, DVR and recommended software for videoconferencing. Aegis's primary aim is to be a total solutions provider for the integrator with pan tilt zoom camera applications.

Aegis Demostrates New Sony Firewire at Apex

2008-01-14T14:26:00.000-08:00

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. will be at Apex in Las Vegas in April. The Apex show has previously been in San Diego, Anahiem and Los Angeles, but this year has moved on to Las Vegas Nevada. This change from a Southern California show to a new venue out of state should prove to be interesting. The show dates are set for April 1-3, 2008 and Aegis will be in booth 2525.

This year Aegis will feature the new Sony Industrial Firewire IEEE-1394.B cameras, XCDSX90, XCDV60 and XCDU100. There will be software (including and SDK) and drivers available to download off the Sony site starting in February. Sony and Aegis have joined together to bring these outstanding industrial vision/machine vision cameras to the Apex show for potential designers. Please visit the Aegis Electronic Group, Inc booth 2525 for more information or visit our website, www.aegis-elec.com.

PixeLINK Announces Release of GigE Industrial Cameras

2008-01-04T11:18:00.000-08:00

PixeLINK a premier manufacture of industrial vision cameras has announced the release of new industrial Gigabit Ethernet camera modules. PixeLINK is a well-established manufacturer of industrial Firewire IEEE-1394.A camera products delivering the best SDK (Software Developers Kit) in the industry. PixeLINK previously Vitana of Canada first began as a software company in the 1990’s and started delivering high performance industrial Firewire cameras as a complete solution by the late 1990’s. The introduction of their Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) CMOS and CCD in both 8 bit and 10 bit depth will prove to move them into the realm of the elite provider of industrial vision Gigabit Ethernet cameras. The key reason to use PixeLINK industrial vision cameras as a solution for an application are the API, Capture Software, SDK (Software Developers Kit), 3^rd Party IIDC DCAM 1.31 compliant software and the Twain and Direct Show Interface. PixeLINK Software also supports Window 2000, XP and Vista operating systems.

Currently PixeLINK is offering industrial Firewire IEEE-1394.A and USB 2.0 cameras. These cameras are by far the most complete solution when considering the software, drivers and technical support.

The roll-out of GigE industrial cameras is set to begin in January 2008. PixeLINK is offering the option of GigE for all PL-B700 and PL-B900 series cameras.

Highlights include:

CMOS and CCD Sensors
100 meters of point-to-point connection for control
Low-cost
Interface based on proven Pleora technology
GigE interface compliant
Compatible with the PixeLINK API
Easy to control and network

For more information contact David Naranjo, Technical Sales Manager, Aegis Electronic Group, Inc.

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. wins Peak Performance Award

2007-11-15T07:34:00.000-08:00

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. and six other companies were honored on November 12, 2007 as recipients of the National University Peak Performance Award.Companies and organizations of all sizes were eligible to apply, including for-profit, not-for-profit, public and private entities. The nominees were evaluated using the following five criteria: (1) sustainability; (2) clear demonstrable vision, mission, purpose and/or values; (3) commitment to customers; (4) commitment to employees; (5) top line profitability.The Peak Performance Awards were conceived by National University Center for Organizational Excellence in partnership with The Daily Transcript. The center is the only organization consulting practice in the nation attached to a business school, National University's School of Business and Management. Seven San Diego-based institutions were among the select few identified by a distinguished nomination committee comprised of community leaders, National University faculty and Daily Transcript staff. Among the institutions honored were Aegis Electronic Group, Inc., ARINC, Northrop Grumman, Palomar Pomerado Health, RBF Consulting and the San Diego Family Justice Center and The San Diego Family Justice Foundation.

Sony VIP National Sales Meeting Introduces in Products

2007-10-16T11:50:00.000-07:00

Sony Electronics, Inc. VIP (Visual Imaging Products) introduced new products at their National Sales Meeting, Oct 12th-15th in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. Sony will be offering additional cameras to their industrial block camera line. The new Sony block cameras are the FCB-EX990D (pictured left) (NTSC version) and FCB-EX990DP (PAL version), the FCB-EX490D (NTSC version) and FCB-EX490DP (PAL version) and a smaller version of the FCB-IX11A in and EX version, the FCB-EX11D.

The release date for the FCB-EX990D/P and the FCB-EX490D/P cameras is December 2007. The release date for the FCB-EX11D is March 2008.

Key Features for the FCB-EX990D and FCB-EX490D:

Wide-D (Wide Dynamic Range)
530 TV lines
low lux 1.5
Motion Detection
Multi Lines for titles
Mosaic mask

The "D" is to notate the next version of the cameras. Previous version have been the A (FCB-IX11A), or the C (FCB-EX480C). The new FCB-EX490D and FCB-EX990D are the upgraded versions of the FCB-EX480C and FCB-EX980 offering Wide-D and 530 TV lines, however the older versions are not being discontinued and firmware will be upgraded to include the motion detection, multi title lines and mosaic mask features. These additions to the Sony industrial block camera line make it more comprehensive.

Sony Firewire Discontinuation Update

2007-10-03T10:44:00.000-07:00

On a conference call today with Ilias Levis, Sony Electronics, Inc. (VIP), Product Manager, the following information was updated for Aegis Electronic Group, Inc.

DFW-SX910- proposed replacement XCD-SX90CR
DFW-X710- proposed replacement XCD-SX90CR
XCD-SX910, proposed replacement XCD-SX90
XCD-SX910CR- proposed replacement XCD-SX90CR
XCD-SX910UV- no replacement
XCD-V50- proposed replacement XCD-V60
XCD-V50CR- proposed replacement XCD-V60CR
XCD-X710- proposed replacement XCD-SX90
XCD-X710CR - proposed replacement XCD-SX90CR
(The above information is all released as "Preliminary")

Ilias suggested that the replacement for the DFW color cameras would the XCD-SX90CR version. The new XCD-SX90CR cameras offer software that will more than compensate for the DFW's DSP color processing. All the new cameras will use the VCT-701 mounting bracket, which is the standard mount for most of Sony's cameras.

Ilias was quick to point out that these new cameras have many new features that were not available on the older models and the new software will definitely provide new potential opportunities for new designs.

Sony Discontinues Firewire Cameras

2007-10-02T10:54:00.000-07:00

October 1, 2007 Sony Electronics, Inc. (VIP) division announced that it was discontinuing the following IEEE 1394.a and IEEE 1394.b cameras immediately:

DFW-SX910- no replacement
DFW-X710- no replacement
XCD-SX910, proposed replacement XCD-SX90
XCD-SX910CR- proposed replacement XCD-SX90CR
XCD-SX910UV- no replacement
XCD-V50- proposed replacement XCD-V60
XCD-V50CR- proposed replacement XCD-V60CR
XCD-X710 - no replacement
XCD-X710CR- no replacement

There is a new UXGA resolution camera coming out, the XCD-U100 and XCD-U100CR (1600x1200), 1/1.8 CCD and 15 fps.

The replacement cameras (all 1394.b versions and using Bayer Filters for color, CR versions) are due out in December 2007 (12/07). Sony will be accepting last time buys for the older models through December 20, 2007 and accepting schedules through March 15, 2008.

Assemby Tech Expo a Success for Aegis Electronic Group, Inc.

2007-10-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. had a successful run at the Assembly Tech Expo in Rosemont, Il., Sept 25th-27th. Aegis displayed Sony Electronics, Inc. (VIP) cameras, CBC Lenses, Bitflow framegrabbers and Intercon 1 cabling. The compliation of these products were used to demonstrate the features of Camera Link, Firewire, USB 2.0 and the Sony Smart camera technologies.
(pictured Michelle Witt, Jim Larrison and David Naranjo)

The booth had a surprising turnout of quality customers and lead opportunities. Aegis had a booth in the Quality Expo section with manufacturers like TTAI and Navitar. Sony Electronics, Inc. (VIP) had there booth in the manufacturing section demonstrating their new Firewire 1394.B cameras and Sony Smart camera, XC-IV3. Aegis plans to go back next year for the Quality Expo, which is going to be in Detriot, MI.

Teli-Toshiba America, Inc. (TTAI) Display Gigabit Ethernet Camera

2007-10-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

Toshiba Teli America, Inc. (TTAI) displayed their new Gigabit Ethernet camera, CS6910G, at the Assembly Technology Expo in Rosemont, Il., last week.

Al Sabeh, TTAI's West Coast Sales Manager, demonstrated this model and others at the booth. (Pictured left Al Sabeh (TTAI) and Michelle Witt, Aegis)

The CS6910G is the world's only Gigabit Ethernet industrial camera to incorporate the Super CCD™ color image sensor. It delivers the huge bandwidth required to stream non-compressed RGB 24-bit color video at up to 30 frames-per-second at 1280 x 960 resolution (SXGA) over CAT5 cabling to a host PC positioned up to 300 feet away.

1/4” Super CCD™

1280 x 960 Pixels

Gigabit Ethernet Interface

30 Frames Per Second

24 Bit Output

Sony VIP Introduces New IEEE 1394.B Cameras at Assembly Tech

2007-10-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Sony Electronics, Inc. (VIP division) introduced and demonstrated (preliminary) specifications and information on their new Firewire IEEE 1394.b digital video cameras. There will be three new models projected for release in December 2007 (12/2007). All models are monochrome (B/W), but offered in Raw Color (CR versions). The three models are:

XCD-V60, 1/3 CCD, VGA (640 X 480) at 90 fps, (XCD-V60CR, raw color option)
XCD-SX90, 1/3 CCD, XSGA (1280 X 960) at 30 fps (XCD-SX90CR ,raw color option)
XCD-U100, 1/1.8 CCD, UXGA (1600 x 1200) at 15 fps (XCD-U100CR, raw color option)

Preliminary features include:

Compact form factor (33(H) x 44(W) x 57.5(L))
Binning
Partial Scan (F7)
Bus Synchronization
Trigger Inhibit/Overlap
Dual IEEE-1394.b connectors for daisy chaining
12P Hirose connector:

Optional external power
Trigger in
Strobe out
I/O

Pricing has not yet been released, however, from discussions it appears that they will be aggressive and beating, if not meeting, competitor pricing. Whatever the price point the technology that Sony has to offer far out does the competition. The most exciting part of these releases of IEEE-1394.B cameras is that Sony is going to release software to support these cameras. They will offer a Capture, Control, Display software, as well as, a Software Developers Kit (SDK). Again, pricing has not been released, but this is a new advancement in the delivery of their higher end products.

FCB-H10 Interface FCBEX232-HD

2007-09-20T11:13:00.000-07:00

The FCB-H10 Sony High Definition block camera interface board, IFBEX232-HD is pictured to the right. This is all of the cabling included with the board currently priced at $210.00. These cables are available and shipping in limited quantities.

Please contact us at www.aegis-elec.com for more information.

EVI-HD1 High Definition Camera Available

2007-09-20T10:09:00.000-07:00

The EVI-HD1, Sony High Definition PTZ (Pan Tilt Zoom) camera is available and shipping now. These cameras have only been released a short time and are increasing in popularity.

The EVIHD1 inherits many outstanding features from Sony’s popular EVI-D100 P/T/Z camera and couples these with superb HD picture quality. Smooth, high-speed pan/tilt operation, 16x9 aspect ratio images and a built-in 10x optical zoom/wide angle lens, make the EVI-HD1 ideal for small to medium size conference rooms.

For easy purchase or technical help, visit www.usasecuritysystems.com.

USASecuritysystems.com is a web based business designed to provide security and surveillance products such as; cameras, monitor, cables and other security/surveillance related products. The products that are offered on this website are in stock and will ship the same day if placed before 3pm Mountian time. Our customers are invited to contact us and request products to be sold on this website. It is our goal to provide products that are needed quickly to resolve your security needs. The products that are offered by Panasonic, Sony, Canon, Elmo and Integral are designed to be easily integrated your security systems. Systems that are currently using these products are; indentification systems (ID systems), surviellance systems, and other monitoring systems.

IK-HD1 Integrated with Matrox Vio

2007-09-19T11:53:00.000-07:00

The Toshiba, IK-HD1, has been successfully integrated by customers using the Matrox, Vio framegrabber board. This is important news for integrators wanting to successfully use all the features of the cameras as well as for film makers who wish to edit footage for broadcasting.

Please visit Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. for more information about the IK-HD1 and Matrox for more information on the Vio framegrabber board.

CIS America Releases PoCL Camera

2007-09-18T13:58:00.000-07:00

CIS America has released the first PoCL camera the V22G31PCL. This camera is following the new standard format for Power Over Camera Link (PoCL). PoCL is now the AIA standard for providing power over the same connector as the Camera Link technology. This allows for a more streamlined back end solution, one cable for power and video.

PoCL Requirements:

PoCL Camera
PoCL Cable
PoCL Framegrabber

FCB-H10 Interface Board Available

2007-09-18T11:09:00.001-07:00

Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. is now shipping the interface board, IFBEX232-HD for the high definition block cameras from Sony, FCB-H10. This board allows for easy interface with the camera with outputs in Standard High Definition, Y/C and Composite. There are limited quantities available but production will increase as demand dictates. The pricing is currently $210.00 and is expected to decrease as production runs become larger. The IFBEX232-HD is the answer for many customers wanting to incorporate the new High Definition cameras into there applications, but were limited due to lack of interface capibilities.

For more information please contact, David Naranjo at 800-362-3447, david@aegiselect.com, or visit our website at http://www.aegis-elec.com/

For other Industrial High Definition cameras, please visit our website.

High Definition Cables for Toshiba IK-HD1

2007-08-20T14:57:00.000-07:00

Toshiba has released it's new High Definition 3 CCD, remote head, industrial camera. This camera is currently released and shipping. The high definition cables that go with this camera are the EXCHD03 (3 meters), EXCHD06 (6 meters) and the EXCHD10 (10 meters). Since the longer length cables can run upwards as much as $1500.00, it is helpful to note that the EXCT503, 3 meter standard cable for the 3 chip standard definition camera (IKTU51) can be used for the high definition with little or no resolution loss and at almost half the cost. However, don't try this cost cutter on the longer cables because you will loose video and definition.

Tamron Introduces New Machine Vision Megapixel Lenses

2007-08-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

Tamron announces release of three new megapixel machine vision lenses. The M118FM16, M118FM25 and M118FM50 are a new line up of factory automation lenses and are currently available.

- 16mm high-resolution fixed focal lens for industrial use, for 1/1.8" mega-pixel CCDs (Model M118FM16)
- 25mm high-resolution fixed focal lens for industrial use, for 1/1.8" mega-pixel CCDs (Model M118FM25) - For new release
- 50mm high-resolution fixed focal lens for industrial use, for 1/1.8" mega-pixel CCDs (Model M118FM50)

With the objective of further strengthening its product line-up and thus enabling Tamron to precisely meet the varied needs of customers, Tamron has now developed high-resolution fixed focal lenses for industrial applications that can be used with 1/1.8" mega-pixel CCDs. These lenses are compatible with 1/1.8" and 1/2" mega-pixel CCD factory automation and machine vision cameras. By reducing the minimum focus distance, these lenses offer a broader shooting range. With the new lenses, imaging for most applications can be achieved without attaching a close-up extension ring. This helps to boost system reliability and lower overall costs. The minimum focus distance for the 16mm lens has been reduced from 0.3 m* to 0.1 m. For the 25mm lens, it has been reduced from 0.25 m to 0.1 m, and for the 50mm lens, from 0.5 m to 0.2 m.

Visit www.aegis-elec.com for more information.