Pika XC2
400 – 1000 nm
High-Precision VNIR
The Pika XC2 is a high-resolution hyperspectral camera that covers the Visible + Near-Infrared (VNIR) spectral range. The Pika XC2 has high spatial resolution, best in-class spectral resolution, and excellent imaging quality. Popular in VNIR laboratory applications.
The Pika XC2 can be used in our laboratory, and outdoor, and airborne hyperspectral systems, as well as standalone or integrated into your system.
Resonon Pika XC2
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Resonon Pika XC2
Spectral Range (nm) = 400 – 1000
Spectral Channels = 447
Spectral Bandwidth (nm) = 1.3
Spectral Resolution – FWHM (nm) = 1.9
Spatial Pixels = 1600
Max Frame Rate (fps) = 165
f/# = 2.4
Interface = USB 3.0
Dimensions (mm) = 265 x 106 x 75
Weight, w/o lens (kg) = 2.51
1 review for Resonon Pika XC2
01 Customer(s) recommended this item
Average Good budget VNIR hyperspectral imaging camera
We acquired a Resonon Pika XC2 hyperspectral imaging camera (visible to near infrared —VNIR) for my PhD project, in 2014 2015, following months of struggling with outdated hyperspectral imaging cameras prone to overheating and frequent malfunctions. This line scan (pushbroom) camera made my life easier: it was fast compared to the old cameras and reliable. Remarkably, nearly a decade later, it continues to operate reliably.
Featuring 1600 pixels per line and a fine pixel size, it captures data across ca. 462 wavelengths spanning from just below 400 nm to around 1005 nm (400 1000 nm), approximately 1.3 nm spectral sampling. However, the resultant file sizes are excessively large owing to the high spatial and spectral resolution. Depending on the number of lines scanned, managing these files can be daunting for saving, transferring, and processing.
Our experience with the camera’s hardware has been virtually trouble free. It consistently springs to action with a simple USB connection to the computer and activation of the lighting system.
The camera operates seamlessly with the Spectronon Pro software package, available for download at no cost from the Resonon website, requiring registration. This software facilitates camera control, stage movement, and occasional image processing tasks, which prove beneficial. The only issue is that light and dark images are taken before the imaging process starts and these are used for all the following images that can be a source of inaccuracy if one forgets to retake the images when scanning many samples.
The camera’s moving stage, measuring a modest 25 cm x 20 cm, and its lighting system (the older version in our possession) featuring four round halogen lights, present minor challenges. The lights tend to loosen easily and are difficult to adjust, although newer models now feature a linear lighting system (for a relatively higher price).
The camera’s smile and keystone are high according to what Resonon had reported (could not find it anymore to validate) and are bigger than the pixel size.
Considering its features and performance, the camera’s price is reasonable and competitive with Specim rival models. However, I do not have firsthand experience with Specim cameras to provide a direct comparison of quality.
2024-02-11
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| Description | Spectral Range (nm) = 400 - 1000 Spectral Channels = 447 Spectral Bandwidth (nm) = 1.3 Spectral Resolution - FWHM (nm) = 1.9 Spatial Pixels = 1600 Max Frame Rate (fps) = 165 f/# = 2.4 Interface = USB 3.0 Dimensions (mm) = 265 x 106 x 75 Weight, w/o lens (kg) = 2.51 | Spectral range = 970 - 2500 nm Spatial pixels = 620 Spectral channels and sampling = 300 bands @ 5.1 nm F-number = F1.9 FOV = 20? Pixel FOV across/along = 0.54/0.54 mrad Bit resolution = 16 bit Noise floor = 80 e- Dynamic range = 10000 Peak SNR (at full resolution) > 900 Max speed (at full resolution) = 170 fps Power consumption* = 50 W Dimensions (l-w-h)* = 254 - 175 - 170 mm Weight* < 4.5 kg *Includes IMU/GPS and DAU - <5 kg including standard battery | Spectral Range = 400-800/485-960/400-1000 nm Spatial pixels = 1024 Spectral bands = 72/88/106 Max speed* = 1000/800/700 fps Spectral sampling = 5.5 nm Spectral FWHM <2 bands? Spatial FWHM < 1.7 pixels Keystone <15% of a pixel Smile <15% of band FOV = 16? / 40? Bit resolution = 12 Noise floor = 11e Peak SNR >286 Dynamic range = 2560 ROI* = 8 independent ROIs Dimensions (l-w-h) = 316 - 105 - 153 mm Camera Interface = CameraLink * Reducing the number of spectral channels with ROI will proportionally increase the max framerate | Spectral range = 960 - 2500 nm Spatial pixels = 640 Spectral channels = 360 Spectral sampling = 4.38 nm FOV* = 16? Pixel FOV across/along* = 0.44/0.44 mrad Bit resolution = 16 bit Noise floor = 80 e- Dynamic range = 7500 Peak SNR (at full resolution) > 800 Max speed (at full resolution) = 235 fps Power consumption = 10 W Dimensions (l-w-h) = 36 - 11- 15 cm Weight = 4.1 kg Camera Interface = CameraLink *Can be doubled with FOV expander | Spectral Range = 900-1700 nm Spectral resolution (FWHM) = 8 nm (mean) Spectral sampling/pixel = 3.5 nm Spectral bands = 224 With default binning Numerical aperture = 1.7 With default lens Optics magnification = 0.80 Effective pixel size = 18.7 ?m At fore lens image plane Effective slit width Physical width = 42?m. Projection on sensor = 32 ?m (M=1.3) At fore lens image plane Effective slit length = 12.0 mm At fore lens image plane SNR @ max. signal = 1000:1 Bit depth = 12 Maximum frame rate = 670 (FX17)/ 527 (FX17e) FPS full range Binning = 1,2,4 spectral and spatial Default: 1 spectral x 1 spatial ROI = Freely selectable multiple bands of interest. Minimum height of ROI is two 1-binned rows. Maximum frame rate is determined by total number of rows between first row of first mROI and last row of last mROI and the total number of rows included in the mMROI?s. Pixel operability = 99.5%. Allowed clusters: Size 2-6 pixels: N/A/ Size 7-12 pixels: ? 6/ Size 13-19 pixels: ? 2/ Size 20-35 pixels: ? 1/ Size > 35: 0 Image corrections = Non uniformity correction/ Bad pixel replacement/ Automatic Image Enhancement (AIE)/One point NUC. AIE: Unified spectral calibration + corrected smile and keystone aberrations Sensor material = InGaAs Sensor cooling = TEC Full well capacity = 1.44 Me- Read-out modes = IWR / ITR Optics temperature = Passive Default is 20 degrees Celsius Lens mount = Custom mount Fore lens FOV options = 12 deg/38 deg (default)/53 deg/66 deg/75 deg/90 deg. Only the default lens is specifically designed for FX17. With other lens options, optical parameters may vary. Camera digital data output/control interface = GigE Vision, CameraLink Camera control protocols = GenICam, ASCII Power input = 12 V DC (+-10%) Power consumption = Max 24 W Connectors = Industrial Ethernet OR CameraLink (standard MDR 26-pin). Power - Fischer 12pin DBPLU1031Z012|130G IP = IP52 Dimensions (L x W x H) = 150 x 75 x 85 mm Mounting surface option on three sides. Mounting kit adds 24 mm distance on mounting side. Weight = 1.56 kg Storage temperature = -20 ... +50 oC (non-condensing) Operating temperature = +5 ... +40 oC (non-condensing) Relative humidity = 5% - 95% (non-condensing) | Spectral range = 400 - 1000 nm Spatial pixels = 1800 Spectral channels = 186 Spectral sampling = 3.26 nm FOV* = 17? Pixel FOV across/along* = 0.16/0.32 mrad Bit resolution = 16 bit Noise floor = 2.4 e- Dynamic range = 20000 Peak SNR (at full resolution) > 255 Max speed (at full resolution) = 260 fps Power consumption = 30 W Dimensions (l-w-h) = 39 - 9.9 - 15 cm Weight = 5.0 kg Camera Interface = CameraLink *Can be doubled with FOV expander |
