HySpex SWIR-384
The HySpex SWIR-384 hyperspectral camera is developed for field, laboratory, and airborne applications.
The state of the art MCT sensor with cooling down to 150K yields low background noise, high dynamic range, and exceptional SNR levels. With a max frame rate of 400 fps, combined with an aberration-corrected optical system with high optical throughput (f/2), the data quality, speed, and sensitivity is truly state of the art.
A wide range of close-up lenses allows the use of the camera at working distances ranging from a few centimeters with a spatial resolution of 53 ?m to infinity e.g. airborne remote sensing.
HySpex SWIR-384
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HySpex SWIR-384
Spectral range = 930 – 2500 nm
Spatial pixels = 384
Spectral channels = 288
Spectral sampling = 5.45 nm
FOV* = 16?
Pixel FOV across/along* = 0.73/0.73 mrad
Bit resolution = 16 bit
Noise floor = 150 e-
Dynamic range = 7500
Peak SNR (at full resolution) > 1100
Max speed (at full resolution) = 400 fps
Power consumption = 30 W
Dimensions (l-w-h) = 38 – 12- 17.5 cm
Weight = 5.7 kg
Camera Interface = CameraLink
*Can be doubled with FOV expander
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2024-01-28
I recommend HySpex improve the entire setup and make it more user-friendly. For example, the moving stage is very bulky, and having a long tower makes it impossible to change the height of the camera. It would be great if the height-adjusting handle of the hyperspectral imaging camera was placed on the side of the tower instead of at the top, or if it was motorized. Having adjustable lenses would help too if it does not reduce the data quality.
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| Description | Spectral range = 930 - 2500 nm Spatial pixels = 384 Spectral channels = 288 Spectral sampling = 5.45 nm FOV* = 16? Pixel FOV across/along* = 0.73/0.73 mrad Bit resolution = 16 bit Noise floor = 150 e- Dynamic range = 7500 Peak SNR (at full resolution) > 1100 Max speed (at full resolution) = 400 fps Power consumption = 30 W Dimensions (l-w-h) = 38 - 12- 17.5 cm Weight = 5.7 kg Camera Interface = CameraLink *Can be doubled with FOV expander | Spectral Range = 950 - 1730 nm Spectral bands = 232 Max speed* = 500 fps Spectral sampling = 3.36 nm Spectral FWHM <2 bands Spatial FWHM <1.5 pixels Spatial pixels = 640 Keystone <20% of a pixel Smile <20% of band FOV = 16? / 40? Bit resolution = 12 bit Noise floor = HG:8.5/MG:32/LG:270 e- Peak SNR = HG:150/MG:275/LG:800 Dynamic range = HG:2650/MG:2360/LG:2360 ROI* = All bands can be selected/deselected individually External trigger options = LVDS, 5V/12V/24V TTL Dimensions (l-w-h) = 364 - 105 - 153 mm Camera Interface = GigE * Reducing the number of spectral channels with ROI will proportionally increase the max framerate | Spectral range = 1000 - 2500 nm Spectral resolution (FWHM) = 12 nm (30 ?m slit) Spectral sampling / pixel = 5.6 nm F/# = F/2.0 Slit width = 30 ?m (50 or 80 ?m optional) Effective slit length = 9.2 mmRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Sensor = Cryogenically cooled MCT detector Spatial pixels = 384 Spectral bands = 288 Pixel size = 24 x 24 ?m Detector cooling = Stirling, 25 000 h MTTF Signal-to-noise ratio = 1050:1 (at max. signal level) Camera output = 16 bit CameraLink Data cable Length = 5m Camera control = USB/RS232 Frame grabber = NI-1433 Epix grabber = E4* Frame rate = 450 fps (maximum full frame) Exposure time range = 0.1 - 20 ms Power consumption = Nominal < 50 W Input voltage = 18 - 36 VNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Size (L x W x H) = Sensor 545 x 176 x 178 mm, PSU & control unit 300 x 190 x 130 mm Weight = 14 kg & approx. 5 kg Body = Anodized aluminium with mounting screwholes Lens mount = Standard C-mount Shutter = Electro-mechanicalONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Storage = -20... +50 ?C Operating = +5... +40 ?C non-condensing | Spectral Range = 900 - 1700 nm Spectral sampling = 3.5 nm Spectral resolution = 8.0 nm Fore lens focal length = 18 mm Field of view = 38 deg F/# = 1.7 Spectral bands = 224 Binned by 2 Spatial pixels = 640 Spectral binning options = 1, 2, 4, 8 Spatial binning options = 1, 2 Multiple ROI = User-selectable Maximum frame rate = 670 fps, Full frame Dynamic range = 3400 SNR = 1200:1 Binned by 1 spectrally, 1 spatially Power input = 10-30 VDC Use the supplied battery or drone/gimbal power Power consumption = 24 W, Typical Connectors = ANT, DC IN, ETH GPS Antenna, Power In, Web UI / Data download Storage temperature = -20 ? +50C Operating temperature = +5 ? +40C Relative humidity = 5 - 90 %, Non-condensing Drone options = Multirotor with gimbal/Multirotor, no gimbal/Fixed Wing UAV. Any drone with adequate payload capacity can be used Gimbal = Optimized for MoVI pro. Other suitable gimbals may also be used Gimbal weight = 2.2 - 2.7 kg ,Typical gimbal solution Operating height = 50 - 150 m. Typical, local limitations apply GNSS/IMU = Trimble APX-15 GPS Antenna = Trimble AV 14 Internal Memory = 512GB SSD Dimensions (W x H x L) = 131 x 152 x 202 mm Weight (without gimbal) = 2.4 kg Weight (with gimbal = 5.1 kg. Typical gimbal solution | Spectral Range (nm) = 925 - 1700 Spectral Channels = 236 Spectral Bandwidth (nm) = 3.3 Spectral Resolution - FWHM (nm) = 5.9 Spatial Pixels = 320 Max Frame Rate (fps) = 364 f/# = 1.8 Interface = GigE Dimensions (mm) = 210 x 68 x 63 Weight, w/o lens (kg) = 1.01 |
The HySpex SWIR 384 camera offers a broad spectral range of 950 nm to 2500 nm, allowing for high quality imaging of a wide variety of samples. The camera provides excellent image quality, and it comes with Ground Software that enables users to control the imaging process, adjust lights, and see images live. The software is free and user friendly, making it easy to use for a range of applications. However, it’s important to note that the Ground software does not perform white and dark calibration, nor data analysis. For these purposes, a separate software needs to be purchased.
We purchased this shortwave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging camera in 2019. Since then, the camera has broken a few times, mainly failing to reduce the temperature of the camera to the operating temperature. HySpex attributed this to the part supplier (which I believe is right). While a permanent repair is yet to be found, HySpex’s customer service was exceptionally good and did their best to keep my lab going. They once sent a technician from Norway (to Australia) to service the camera and increase its lifespan until they find a permanent repair.
In terms of application ease, the camera holder benchtop lit is bulky, and adjusting the camera focus is done physically by moving the camera up and down rather than using an adjustable lens or a powered camera tower. Adjusting the camera height is an inconvenience, as we need to turn a handle ten of times to move it up and down a few centimetres. Adding to that, the handle is placed at the top of the camera tower. Placing the camera on the bench means that the tower is somewhere close to the ceiling, and we need to have a ladder to adjust the camera height.
There are a few options for lenses to choose from. I am using a 30 cm lens, which stands 30 cm above the samples and measures 10 cm width of the stage. I also have a “microscopic lens.” This lens does not actually magnify anything, but the pixel size is very fine (ca. 0.05 mm). The “microscopic lens” measures the 2 cm width of the stage. There is a 1 m lese that measures up to 30 cm width. The Hyspex SWIR 384 measures 384 pixel per line.
Furthermore, because the camera offers a broad spectral range with relatively high spectral resolution (ca. 5.45 nm), leading to measuring 288 wavelengths, the imaging speed is not very high (yet good for research). As far as I am aware, it’s not possible to turn off some wavelengths to increase the imaging speed. This is something you need to consider if imaging speed is important for your application. This is not a disadvantage for me since I use it for research (chemometrics, food quality monitoring, classification, non destructive analysis), and I prioritise better quality data over faster imaging speed.
Overall, I am very happy with the quality of the images and the customer service, and I think the HySpex SWIR 384 is an excellent option for my applications (research). It’s important to consider the drawbacks, such as the inconvenience of adjusting the camera height and its high price. However, the excellent image quality, broad spectral range, and HySpex’s exceptional customer service make it a worthwhile investment for many applications.