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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| 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 (nm) = 900 - 1700 Spectral Channels = 168 Spectral Bandwidth (nm) = 4.8 Spectral Resolution - FWHM (nm) = 8.8 Spatial Pixels = 320 Max Frame Rate (fps) = 508 f/# = 1.8 Interface = GigE Dimensions (mm) = 264 x 115 x 88 Weight, w/o lens (kg) = 2.95 | 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 (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 | 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 |
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.