Overview
The High-Speed Camera Industry Workhorse
The i-SPEED 3 Series is a workhorse — a robust, value-packed solution for engineers, product developers, test scientists and more, for applications including sports, ballistics, machine automation, biology and beyond. Acquire the slow motion footage you need in a camera that won’t break the budget.
High Resolution
High Quality
Durable Dependability
i-SPEED 3
Ideal for laboratory and engineering.
Resolution: | 1280 x 1024 |
Max Frame Rate: | 150,000 fps |
Full Resolution to: | 2,000 fps |
Memory: | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB |
Sensor: | Color/Mono |
ISO: | Mono 5,000/40,000 |
Color 1,600/12,800 |
i-SPEED TR
Most economical in the i-SPEED 3 Series.
Resolution: | 1280 x 1024 |
Max Frame Rate: | 10,000 fps |
Full Resolution to: | 2,000 fps |
Memory: | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB |
Sensor: | Color/Mono |
ISO: | Mono 5,000/40,000 |
Color 1,600/12,800 |
i-SPEED FS
Rugged design for ballistics applications.
Resolution: | 1280 x 1024 |
Max Frame Rate: | 1,000,000 fps |
Full Resolution to: | 2,000 fps |
Memory: | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB |
Sensor: | Color/Mono |
ISO: | Mono 5,000/40,000 |
Color 1,600/12,8400 |
i-SPEED DF
Double-shot capability for fluid dynamics, PIV and flow analysis.
Resolution: | 1280 x 1024 |
Max Frame Rate: | 300,000 fps |
Full Resolution to: | 2,000 fps |
Memory: | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB |
Sensor: | Color/Mono |
ISO: | Mono 5,000/40,000 |
Color 1,600/12,800 |
Main Features
- Color rich 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution sensor
- Extreme light sensitivity
- Maximum Frame Rate of 150,000 fps
- 1 μs global electronic shutter
- Seamless integration with award-winning CDU for remote access
- Random Access Mode for fast external sync
- i-CHEQ externally visible status indicators
- i-FOCUS electronic lens focusing aid
- Economy Mode – 16 x 9 aspect ratio setting 720P
- Multiple on board measurements, distance, speed, acceleration, and more
- Phase lock auto synchronization of multiple cameras
External Control Screen CDU
1 Hour Battery
The i-SPEED 3 comes standard with a 1 hour battery that automatically charges during operation and engages when the camera is unplugged, allowing you to film anywhere on-the-move. The battery is capable of powering both the camera and CDU.
With its large, 8.4” high-resolution LCD Touch Screen monitor, the iX Cameras CDU (Controller Display Unit) gives the user an intuitive, compact and easy-to-operate system. Change settings, frame rate and shutter speed, then record and instantly view the action at any speed. Measure distance, velocity and angular displacement on playback. Save only what you need to optimize download speeds and file size.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (mm): | 267(L) x 210(H) x 43(W) |
Weight: | 1.25kg |
Display: | 8.4″ LCD daylight viewing |
Input voltage: | 12V ± 10% |
Power consumption: | 8W maximum |
You can also control your camera from your PC or laptop. Through an Ethernet connection, view “live” images from a distant camera location Easy-to-use software is provided.
PC REQUIREMENTS
Minimum PC Recommendations: | Optimum PC Recommendations: |
Windows XP operating system | Windows 7 operating system |
2GHz processor | 3GHz processor |
512Mb of memory | 2GB of memory |
20GB hard disk | 500GB hard drive for video storage |
High-speed graphics adapter | High-speed graphics adapter |
100 Base T Ethernet | 1Gb Ethernet |
For users of multiple cameras, or cameras placed in restricted areas, he CDU makes local setup quick and easy, and the Ethernet connection allows for reliable remote download.
To meet the software requirements of users at all levels, options include ControlPro, Data Acquisition and GPS/IRIG Hardware modules.
Versatile. Intuitive. Easy to control, save and connect. Our i-SPEED Software Suites facilitate quick recording, playback, cropping, saving and more, whether you’re controlling it through the compact CDU, a local computer or a tethered mobile device. In addition, our i-SPEED Viewer Software provides a clean, friendly interface for viewing all images, video and analysis. From making movies to analyzing data, whatever your goals, post-production is a breeze.
Our proprietary software lives up to the user friendliness and high specification power of our cameras.
iX Cameras offers a wide range of i-SPEED accessories and software to meet the demands of all applications. Find everything you need right here. Or let us work with you to develop the system you need.
IMAGER
Sensor type: | Custom CMOS |
Resolution: | 1280 x 1024 |
Sensor size: | 1.36” (diagonal) 0.847” x 1.06” |
Pixel size: | 21 micron |
Aspect ratio: | 5:4 |
Shutter type: | Global Exposure |
Shutter time: | 2.16 μs (HQ mode)/ 1 μs (QS Mode) |
Bit depth: | 10 bit |
Maximum frame rate: | 150,000 fps |
Sensor: | Sealed unit, no dust ingress |
ISO rating (ISO 12232): |
Mono 5,000/Mono 40,000† Color 1,600/Color 12,800† |
PHYSICAL and ENVIRONMENTAL
Dimensions: | 4.41″ (W) x 5.55″ (H) x 13.4″ (L) |
Weight: | 11 lb including battery |
Input voltage: | 14 V -0% to 28 V +5% |
Power consumption: | Camera 70 W max / System 80 W max |
Mounting: | 5 x 1⁄4″ Whitworth threads located on three sides |
Battery (optional): | Li-Ion, 10.8 V, 45 minutes continuous usage |
Lens mounting: | F-Mount |
EMC: | CISPR22 (B S EN55022), CISPR24 (BS EN55024) |
Safety: | BS EN61010-1 |
CE marking: | EMC Directive (Camera), LV Directive and EMC Directive (Power Supply) |
Lead Free: | RoHS Directive |
WEEE: | Compliant |
IP Rating: | IP 20 |
Temperature: | 32 °F to +104 °F operation, -4 °F to +140 °F storage |
Pressure: | 71 kpa to 106 kpa |
Relative humidity: | 95% at 104 °F non-condensing |
HG Cameras: | 100 G @ 11 milliseconds, IEC 68-2-27 Ea 100 G @ 2 milliseconds IEC 68-2-29 Eb |
SYNCHRONIZATION and CAPTURE
Trigger: | TTL T0 to 0-100% |
Trigger modes: | Circular, ROC, BROC |
Sync: | 24Hz – 500kHz |
i-CHEQ: | Camera status LEDs |
i-FOCUS: | Focusing aid tool |
Control: | PC or CDU |
Internal memory: | 2GB standard, upgrade to 16GB |
CDU
Dimensions: | 10.5” (W) x 8.27” (H) x 1.69” (L) |
Weight: | 2.8 lb |
Display: | 8.4” LCD Daylight viewing |
Input voltage: | 12 V ± 10% |
Power consumption: | 8 W maximum |
PC SOFTWARE
Standard: | Control |
Premium: | ControlPro |
Data collection module: | Optional |
Utilities: | i-SPEED Lens Calculator, i-SPEED Viewer |
Software Developers Kit: | C++, LabView |
CONNECTIVITY
Video outputs: | BNC 50ohm, S-Video |
USB: | USB 2 |
Network: | 100MB RJ45 |
CDU: | BNC 75ohm |
Video: | AVI (JPG, BMP), HSV |
Image sequence | TIFF, BMP, JPG, RAW |
Ethernet control | 100MB |
Remote control | Via software or remote keypad |
PURCHASING OPTIONS
Sensor: | Color / Mono |
Memory: | 2GB (Std) / 4GB / 8GB / 16GB |
Package: | Standard / Hi-G rated |
Warranty: | 1 yr (std) / 2 yr |
Datasheets
i-SPEED 3
i-SPEED TR
i-SPEED DF