Compact IDS Imaging UI-3131LE global shutter USB camera delivering distortion-free imaging for high-speed, space-constrained machine vision systems.
The IDS Imaging UI-3131LE global shutter USB camera is a compact industrial vision camera engineered for precise image capture in space-limited systems. Using a global shutter CMOS sensor, it eliminates motion distortion when imaging fast-moving objects, ensuring reliable and repeatable results. Its USB interface simplifies integration with embedded platforms and industrial PCs, while the small footprint supports tight mechanical layouts. Designed to solve synchronization and motion-blur challenges, the UI-3131LE provides stable performance for applications that require accurate timing, consistent exposure control, and dependable image quality in continuous operation.
The UI-3131LE delivers clear advantages in real-world machine vision environments where speed and accuracy are critical. The global shutter enables clean imaging of moving parts, while hardware triggering and overlap exposure support precise capture timing. Advanced functions such as multi-region imaging and extended exposure control allow adaptation to varying lighting conditions without redesigning the system. Its lightweight, low-power design reduces thermal load and simplifies embedded integration. Combined with robust image control features on the host system, the camera helps shorten development cycles and maintain stable performance in demanding industrial applications.
The UI-3131LE is chosen when precision, timing accuracy, and compact design must coexist without compromise. It is purpose-built for engineers who need reliable global shutter imaging in tight spaces, where motion blur or rolling shutter distortion would undermine results. Its balanced combination of high frame rate, stable triggering, and flexible image control makes it especially attractive for embedded and industrial systems that must operate continuously. The UI-3131LE stands out as a practical, engineering-focused camera that prioritizes consistency, integration simplicity, and predictable performance over unnecessary complexity.
The UI-3131LE directly addresses the challenge of capturing sharp, distortion-free images of moving objects in compact machine vision setups. Many systems struggle with motion artifacts, timing mismatches, or bulky camera designs that complicate mechanical integration. By using a global shutter and precise trigger control, this camera ensures accurate image capture even at high speeds. It also solves space, power, and synchronization constraints, enabling dependable inspection, measurement, and monitoring in environments where reliability and repeatability are critical to system success.
| Feature | Details | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Brand & Model | Onsemi NOIP1SE0480A-SDI (Color), NOIP1SN0480A-SDI (Mono) | Proven global shutter sensor ensures reliable, distortion-free imaging |
| Sensor Type | CMOS, Global Shutter | Captures fast-moving objects without motion artifacts |
| Interface | USB Type-C | Simple integration with industrial PCs and embedded platforms |
| Interface Speed | USB 3-class performance | Supports high data throughput for real-time imaging |
| Resolution (H × V) | 808 × 608 pixels (0.49 MP) | Optimized balance between detail and processing efficiency |
| Optical Area (H × V) | 3.878 mm × 2.918 mm | Matches compact optics for space-limited designs |
| Optical Format | 1/3.6″ (Diagonal 4.85 mm) | Wide compatibility with miniature machine vision lenses |
| Lens Mount | S-Mount | Ideal for compact, lightweight optical assemblies |
| Pixel Size | 4.8 µm × 4.8 µm | Enhances sensitivity and signal stability |
| Image Memory | No internal frame buffer | Low latency image transfer for responsive systems |
| Frame Rate @ Max. Resolution | Up to 135 fps | Enables high-speed inspection and tracking |
| Shutter | Global Shutter | Accurate imaging of moving parts and synchronized events |
| Exposure Time | 0.046 ms to 967 ms (up to 5000 ms long exposure) | Flexible operation across bright and low-light scenes |
| Trigger & Flash I/O | Hardware trigger and flash output via 10-pin I/O | Precise timing control for synchronized lighting and capture |
| Power Supply | USB-powered (approx. 1–1.5 W) | Simplifies system design with low power consumption |
| Software Tools | IDS peak software support | Advanced image control, tuning, and host-side processing |
| Environmental Tolerance | Operating: 0 °C to 55 °C, Storage: −20 °C to 80 °C | Reliable operation in industrial environments |
| Housing Protection | Open board-level design | Ideal for integration into custom housings |
| Size & Weight | 36.0 × 36.0 × 19.9 mm, approx. 14 g | Extremely compact and lightweight for embedded systems |
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In compact electronic and mechanical assembly lines, small components move rapidly, making motion distortion a frequent cause of inspection errors. The UI-3131LE uses a global shutter to capture all pixels at the same instant, keeping component edges and leads accurately shaped even at high conveyor speeds. Its high frame rate allows continuous inspection without interrupting throughput, while hardware triggering aligns image capture precisely with part movement. The compact sensor format and S-mount optics make installation possible in very limited spaces near tooling or feeders, supporting reliable defect detection, orientation checks, and presence verification in dense production layouts.
Robotic pick-and-place systems depend on precise object location to maintain speed and accuracy. The UI-3131LE eliminates rolling shutter distortion, ensuring that reference points remain stable even when robots and parts are moving quickly. Global shutter imaging improves positional accuracy during fast arm motion, while multi-region imaging reduces processing delay by focusing only on relevant areas. Its small size and low power consumption allow direct mounting on robotic arms or compact frames. This results in faster response times, improved placement repeatability, and more reliable handling of small or lightweight components.
Laboratory and research environments often require observation of fast, short-duration events such as mechanical motion or dynamic samples. The UI-3131LE supports very short exposure times to freeze motion precisely, while extended exposure options allow operation under low illumination. Global shutter operation guarantees uniform timing across the entire image, which is essential for accurate measurement and analysis. The USB interface enables straightforward connection to standard computers without specialized hardware. This combination supports repeatable experiments, consistent motion tracking, and dependable data collection in compact research setups.
Optical measurement and alignment systems require geometrically accurate images to avoid calculation errors. The UI-3131LE provides distortion-free imaging of parts that are moving or being repositioned during alignment. Precise trigger control and stable exposure timing allow synchronization with measurement stages and controlled lighting. The moderate resolution is well suited for edge detection and feature extraction, reducing computational load. Its compact dimensions simplify integration into fixtures and calibration stations, supporting accurate dimensional checks, alignment verification, and repeatable measurement workflows in precision manufacturing environments.
In monitoring and counting applications, clarity and timing accuracy are more critical than very high resolution. The UI-3131LE captures fast-moving objects without shape distortion, improving the reliability of counting and tracking algorithms. High frame rates support continuous monitoring, while region-of-interest functions reduce unnecessary data processing. Its low power usage and compact form factor make it suitable for embedded monitoring units. These characteristics support dependable object counting, flow monitoring, and basic tracking tasks in controlled environments where consistent results and system stability are essential.
S-Mount Lenses – Optimized for 1/3.6″ sensors, ideal for compact UI-3131LE installations
USB Type-C Industrial Cables – Stable data and power delivery for continuous machine vision operation
IllumiMate I/O Cables (10-pin) – Enables hardware trigger and flash synchronization
Industrial LED Strobe Lights – Matched for global shutter imaging to freeze fast motion
Compact Mounting Brackets – Secure integration into space-constrained systems
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