When selecting a Machine Vision camera for your system, sometimes you might need a specific function, or form-factor, which isn’t available in standard camera. This session will explain how to have a tailored solution for your application.

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Why choose a customized camera for your application?
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2. Welcome
Your presenter
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Content
 Photonfocus at a glance
 Definition of customized camera & points to consider
 Modular camera concept
 Results
 Conclusion
Benoit OSTIZ
Sales Manager

3. About Photonfocus
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Main product lines
 Cameras for 2D applications (VIS, UV, SWIR, Hyperspectral)
 Cameras for 3D applications (VIS, UV)
 Modular embedded systems
 CMOS sensors
What are we known for?
 One of the first in the market for CMOS (fast cameras)
 Designing our own sensors with large full well capacity
(@100 ke-) vs Sony IMX174 (@32 ke-)
 Being the leader in High Dynamic Range imaging with
our LinLog® technology
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4. Customized Camera
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What is a customized camera?
 A camera that doesn‘t exist.
OR
A camera that needs to be modified to fulfill your requirements.
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What can Photonfocus modify for you?
 Sensor
 Electronics
 Interface
 Firmware
 Housing

5. Customized Camera
Points to consider from customer:
 Detailed explanation of your application
 Expected volume
 Timeline
 Budget
 Integration
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Points to consider from camera manufacturer:
 Development time
 Cost
 Pre-production series
 Series
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Contact Photonfocus at the earliest stage possible to benefit from our know-how!

6. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
Choosing the right sensor by:
 Resolution
 Speed
 Sensitivity (visible or non-visible for example)
 Size of pixels
 Different options
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7. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
Choosing the right processor by:
 Compatibility with sensor
 Speed
 Calculation power
 Power consumption
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8. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
Choosing the right interface by:
 Speed
 Cable length
 Number of I/O’s or other communications needed, like RS422 for example
 Performance
 Capability
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9. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
Choosing the right mechanics by:
 Thermal dissipation
 Size
 Mounting
 Protection
 ….
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10. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
Choosing the right software by:
 Data management, GigEVision compatibility for example
 Code language
 Communication with camera
 Easy to use with your own software
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11. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
The right combination perfect cameras for your requirements
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12. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
Modular Camera Concept: Extreme capabilities & extreme modularity!
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13. Modular Camera Concept to Meet YOUR Requirements
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Customized camera example

14. Photonfocus: Summary
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Start with our standard cameras
 Chose from a wide range of our standard
cameras models.
 With unique technologies, like LinLog©, UV,
hyperspectral imaging, etc.
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Remember our modular camera set-up
 Thanks to our modular camera concept, we can quickly and easily adapt our standard models to meet your
individual requirements.
And when needed we can custom-design for OEM opportunities with you
 With more than 20 years of experience in camera and sensor development, we are ready to discuss your projects!

15. Why Choose a Customized Camera For Your Application?
Points to consider
 Development costs
 Development time
 High volume and long-term availability are required to
make customized projects successful.
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Advantages of a customized camera
 Perfectly fits your needs in:
 Resolution
 Speed
 Interface
 Features
 Functions
 Mechanical size
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Benefits of choosing a customized camera:
Maximize your vision system‘s efficiency & improve the quality of your final product!

16. Questions & Answers
Your contact for your project:
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Benoit OSTIZ
Sales manager
+33 675 579 834
ostiz@photonfocus.com
Photonfocus AG
www.photonfocus.com
+41 55 451 00 00
sales@photonfocus.com

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Thank you very much for your attention!
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