The IDS UI-3040CP Rev.2 is a compact USB3 industrial camera engineered for high-speed, distortion-free image capture in motion-critical machine vision systems. Based on a 1.6 MP Sony CMOS global shutter sensor, it delivers 1448 × 1086 resolution with precise timing control, making it ideal for inspection and measurement tasks where rolling shutter artifacts cannot be tolerated. Its rugged metal housing, C-mount compatibility, and screw-lock USB 3.0 interface support stable integration in industrial environments.
With frame rates exceeding 240 fps, advanced triggering, and multi-AOI support, the UI-3040CP Rev.2 enables efficient data acquisition without compromising image integrity. Features such as long exposure, on-camera image processing, and opto-isolated I/O reduce system complexity and improve reliability, making it well suited for high-speed inspection, motion analysis, and synchronized imaging applications.
Ideal Applications
1. High-Speed Conveyor Inspection for Small Components
In electronics and precision manufacturing, compact parts move quickly on conveyor systems, making sharp image capture difficult. A global shutter sensor such as the Sony IMX273 is commonly used to eliminate motion distortion in these conditions. The UI-3040CP Rev.2 captures clear images at very high frame rates, allowing multiple inspections of each item as it passes through the field of view. Hardware triggering keeps image capture synchronized with conveyor motion and lighting, while multi-AOI focuses processing only on critical inspection zones. This combination improves defect detection accuracy without slowing production throughput.
2. Vision Guidance for Fast Robotic Pick-and-Place
Robotic pick-and-place systems rely on precise visual feedback to locate and track parts during rapid movement. Cameras based on global shutter sensors are preferred because they maintain consistent geometry across the image. The UI-3040CP Rev.2 enables reliable position calculation by freezing motion during fast robotic cycles. High frame rates support continuous object tracking, while short exposure times prevent blur. Its compact size allows mounting close to the robot tool, and stable triggering ensures accurate synchronization with robot controllers and external lighting.
3. Inline Dimensional Measurement and Gauging
Dimensional inspection systems require stable pixel alignment to measure edges, gaps, and distances accurately. The Sony IMX273 sensor is well suited for this task due to its distortion-free exposure. The UI-3040CP Rev.2 supports precise measurement by maintaining uniform exposure across the entire frame. Adjustable exposure and gain help accommodate reflective or dark surfaces, while multi-AOI and binning features allow system designers to optimize speed and processing load. This makes the camera effective for inline measurement in automated production lines.
4. Continuous Material Inspection Using Area Scan
In applications such as film, paper, or packaging inspection, continuous materials must be monitored for surface defects. Area scan cameras with precise trigger control are often used as an alternative to traditional line scan systems. The UI-3040CP Rev.2 supports this approach through high-speed acquisition and accurate synchronization. It can capture narrow image strips repeatedly to identify streaks, contamination, or misalignment. Onboard buffering helps maintain stable image flow, even during continuous operation at high speeds.
5. Laboratory Imaging of Fast Physical Processes
Scientific and laboratory environments often require observation of rapid processes where timing accuracy is critical. Global shutter cameras are chosen to avoid temporal distortion during fast events. The UI-3040CP Rev.2 enables researchers to capture both fast transitions and low-light phenomena by combining short exposure capability with long-exposure support. Precise software and hardware triggering allow synchronization with experimental equipment, while the compact design integrates easily into optical setups, supporting repeatable and reliable data acquisition.
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