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. | Specim FX10 Specim FX10 is a line-scan hyperspectral camera that operates in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) region. It is an excellent tool for industrial and scientific applications. The Specim FX10 operates in the 400-1000 nm region, and the color-optimized Specim FX10c in the 400-780 nm region. | Pika IR+ 900 - 1700 nm High-Precision Infrared The Pika IR+ (formerly Pika NIR-640) is a high-performance hyperspectral camera that covers the Near-Infrared (NIR) spectral range. It has high spatial and spectral resolutions and is often used for infrared laboratory applications. The Pika IR+ can be used in our airborne, laboratory, and outdoor hyperspectral systems, as well as standalone or integrated into your system. | 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. | Fenix FENIX is optimized for the most demanding geological, law enforcement, and environmental applications. In a single continuous image, FENIX spectral camera delivers the best hyperspectral data ever seen over VNIR, NIR, and SWIR wavelengths. FENIX offers extreme ruggedness and 75% reduction in size and weight compared to previous multi-sensor systems. The excellence in technical performance and physical size has been achieved through innovative and unique ?single optics dual spectrograph? design. | Specim FX10+ The Specim FX10+ is a high-speed line-scan hyperspectral camera optimized for applications requiring fast imaging. Its high resolution ensures accurate and detailed imaging at a rapid pace. Specim FX10+ operates in the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) region from 400 to 1000 nm. |
| 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 / 400-780 (c-version) Spectral resolution (FWHM) = 5.5 nm (mean) Spectral sampling/pixel = 2.7 nm, With default binning Spectral bands = 224 / 140 (c-version), With default binning Numerical aperture = 1.7, With default lens Optics magnification = 0.80 Effective pixel size = 19.9x9.97 ?m, At fore lens image plane Effective slit width = 42 ?m, At fore lens image plane Effective slit length = 10.2 mm, At fore lens image plane SNR @ max. signal = 420 : 1 Spatial samples = 1024 Bit depth = 12 Maximum frame rate = 327 FPS full range / 514 FPS full range (c-version) Binning = 2,4,8 spectral and spatial Default: 2 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 the total number of rows included in the mMROI?s Pixel operability = 99.993% 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 = CMOS Sensor cooling = Passive Full well capacity = 90 ke- Read-out modes = IWR / ITR Optics temperature = Passive Lens mount = Custom mount Fore lens FOV options = 12 deg/ 38 deg (default)/ 47 deg/ 51 deg/ 83 deg. Only the default lens is specifically designed for FX10. 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 4 W Connectors = Industrial Ethernet OR CameraLink 26-pin, 0.5? MDR IP = IP52 Dimensions (L x W x H) = 150 x 85 x 71 mm Mounting surface option on three sides. Mounting kit adds 24 mm distance on mounting side. Weight = 1.3 kg Storage temperature = -20 ... +50?C (non-condensing) Operating temperature = +5 ? +40?C (non-condensing) Relative humidity = 5% - 95% (non-condensing) | Spectral Range (nm) = 900 - 1700 Spectral Channels = 336 Spectral Bandwidth (nm) = 2.4 Spectral Resolution - FWHM (nm) = 5.6 Spatial Pixels = 640 Max Frame Rate (fps) = 240 f/# = 1.8 Interface = GigE Dimensions (mm) = 264 x 115 x 88 Weight, w/o lens (kg) = 2.95 | 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 = 400-1000 nm Spectral resolution (FWHM) = 15 nm, Typical mean Spectral sampling/pixel = 6.3 nm, With default binning Spectral bands = 100, With default binning Numerical aperture = 1.7, With default lens Optics magnification = 0.80 Effective pixel size = 19.9x9.97 ?m, At fore lens image plane Effective slit width = 42 ?m, At fore lens image plane Effective slit length = 10.2 mm, At fore lens image plane SNR @ max. signal = 420 : 1 Spatial samples = 1024 Bit depth = 12 Maximum frame rate = 705 FPS full range. With 2-spectral binning (Bands: Max FPS) = 1:9900/5:6500/20:2800/35:1813/70:985 Binning = 2,4,8 spectral and spatial, Default: 2 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 the total number of rows included in the mMROI?s Pixel operability = 99.993% Image corrections = Non uniformity correction/Bad pixel replacement/Automatic Image Enhancement (AIE). AIE: Unified spectral calibration + corrected smile and keystone aberrations. One point NUC Sensor material = CMOS Sensor cooling = Passive Full well capacity = 90 ke- Read-out modes = IWR / ITR Optics temperature = Passive Lens mount = Custom mount Fore lens FOV options:12 deg/38 deg (default)/47 deg/51 deg/83 deg. Only the default lens is specifically designed for FX10. With other lens options, optical parameters may vary. Camera digital data output/control interface = GigE Vision Camera control protocols = GenICam, ASCII Power input = 12 V DC (+-10%) Power consumption = Max 4 W Connectors = Industrial Ethernet IP = IP52 Dimensions (L x W x H) 150 x 85 x 71 mm Mounting surface option on three sides. Mounting kit adds 24 mm distance on mounting side. Weight 1.3 kg Storage temperature = -20 ... +50?C (non-condensing) Operating temperature = +5 ? +40?C (non-condensing) Relative humidity = 5% - 95% (non-condensing) |
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.