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
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| Content | 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. | HySpex VNIR-1800 The HySpex VNIR-1800 hyperspectral camera is developed for field, laboratory, and airborne applications. HySpex VNIR-1800 utilizes a cutting edge actively cooled and stabilized scientific CMOS detector. This makes VNIR-1800 the ideal camera for high-end data acquisitions where high radiometric accuracy is required. The dynamic range of 20 000 ensures outstanding SNR levels even in darker areas of an image of highly dynamic scenes. With a max frame rate of 260 fps, combined with aberration-corrected optics and high optical throughput (f/2.5), HySpex VNIR-1800 offers a unique combination of data quality, high speed, and sensitivity. 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 24 ?m to infinity e.g. airborne remote sensing. | Specim AFX17 Specim AFX17 is a NIR hyperspectral imaging solution with an HSI camera, a compact and powerful computer, and a high-end GNSS/IMU unit in a compact enclosure that can be installed on multiple drone types. | Pika L 400 - 1000 nm Lightweight, Compact VNIR The Pika L is a lightweight, compact hyperspectral camera that covers the Visible + Near-Infrared (VNIR) spectral range. It is our most popular imager for remote sensing applications. The Pika L can be used in our airborne, laboratory, and outdoor hyperspectral systems, as well as standalone or integrated into your system. | Specim AFX10 Specim AFX10 is a VNIR hyperspectral imaging solution with an HSI camera, a small and powerful computer and a high-end GNSS/IMU unit in a compact enclosure that can be installed on multiple drone types. | Pika IR-L+ 925 - 1700 nm Lightweight, High-Precision Infrared The Pika IR-L+ imager is a high spatial and spectral resolution Near-Infrared (925-1,700 nm) imager in a lightweight, compact format. It is well suited for field research, yet compatible with all imaging platforms (airborne, benchtop, or outdoor). For a compact, lightweight Visible light spectral range option, please see the Pika L. For higher imaging speeds, please see the Pika IR-L. |
| 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 = 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 | 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) = 400 - 1000 Spectral Channels = 281 Spectral Bandwidth (nm) = 2.1 Spectral Resolution - FWHM (nm) = 3.3 Spatial Pixels = 900 Max Frame Rate (fps) = 249 f/# = 2.4 Interface = USB 3.0 Dimensions (mm) = 115 x 104 x 66 Weight, w/o lens (kg) = 0.64 | Spectral Range = 400 - 1000 nm Spectral sampling = 2.68 nm Spectral resolution = 5.5 nm Fore lens focal length = 15 mm Field of view = 38 deg F/# = 1.7 Spectral bands = 224 Binned by 2 Spatial pixels = 1024 Spectral binning options = 2, 4, 8 Spatial binning options = 1, 2 Multiple ROI = User-selectable Maximum frame rate = 330 fps Full frame Dynamic range = 1420 SNR = 400:1 2 spectral binning, 1 spatial binning Power input = 10-30 VDC. Use separate battery or UAV/gimbal power Power consumption = 17 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 = 15 - 150 m. Typical, local limitations may 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) = 2.1 kg Weight (with gimbal) = 4.8 kg. Typical gimbal solution | Spectral Range (nm) = 925 - 1700 Spectral Channels = 470 Spectral Bandwidth (nm) = 1.7 Spectral Resolution - FWHM (nm) = 3.8 Spatial Pixels = 640 Max Frame Rate (fps) = 176 f/# = 1.8 Interface = GigE Dimensions (mm) = 210 x 68 x 63 Weight, w/o lens (kg) = 1.01 |
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.