Key Features & Specifications – IDS Imaging UI-3274LE-VU [Color: AB02205 | Mono: AB02206]
| Feature | Details | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Brand & Model | Sony IMX265 (Color: IMX265LQR-C / Mono: IMX265LLR-C) | Proven industrial sensor ensures stable image quality and long-term availability |
| Interface | USB 3.0 (USB Type-C) | Simple plug-and-play integration with high bandwidth and low latency |
| Interface Speed | Pixel clock up to 197 MHz | Supports fast data transfer for real-time vision processing |
| Resolution (H × V) | 2056 × 1542 pixels (3.17 MP) | Captures fine details for precise inspection and measurement |
| Optical Area (H × V) | 7.093 × 5.320 mm | Efficient sensor coverage for common industrial lenses |
| Optical Format | 1/1.8″ (Diagonal 8.87 mm) | Wide lens compatibility and balanced field of view |
| Lens Mount | C-mount / CS-mount | Flexible lens selection for varied working distances |
| Pixel Size | 3.45 µm | Good sensitivity and signal stability under industrial lighting |
| Image Memory | No onboard frame buffer | Deterministic image flow with low latency |
| Frame Rate @ Max. Resolution | Up to 57 fps | Enables high-speed inspection of moving objects |
| Shutter | Global shutter | Eliminates motion blur and geometric distortion |
| Exposure Time | 0.024 ms to 1000 ms (long exposure up to 30 s) | Adapts to fast motion or low-light environments |
| Trigger & Flash I/O | Hardware trigger and flash output via 10-pin Molex | Precise synchronization with external events and lighting |
| Power Supply | USB powered (5–15 V via USB Power Delivery) | Simplifies system design with minimal cabling |
| Software Tools | IDS peak SDK with image pre-processing features | Reduces development time and enhances image control |
| Environmental Tolerance | Operating: 0 °C to 55 °C, non-condensing | Reliable operation in typical industrial environments |
| Housing Protection | Open board / compact industrial design | Ideal for embedded and space-restricted systems |
| Size & Weight | 36 × 36 × 26.1 mm, approx. 20 g | Easy integration into compact machines and devices |
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The Applications
1. High-Speed Conveyor Inspection for Manufacturing Lines
In automated factories, products often move continuously at high speed, making visual checks difficult with conventional cameras. The UI-3274LE-VU, using the Sony IMX265 global shutter sensor, captures each frame without motion distortion, even when items are rapidly transported. This allows vision systems to identify surface defects, missing parts, or incorrect assembly with consistent accuracy. Hardware triggering ensures images are taken at precise positions on the line, while the moderate 3.17 MP resolution balances detail and processing speed, enabling reliable in-line inspection without slowing down production throughput.
2. Robotic Pick-and-Place Alignment Systems
Pick-and-place robots depend on precise image geometry to calculate object position and orientation. When components are moving or vibrating, rolling shutter effects can cause alignment errors. The global shutter design of the UI-3274LE-VU ensures geometrically correct images, allowing stable feature detection for robotic guidance. Fast image transfer and low latency support tight synchronization with robot motion. This improves placement accuracy, reduces collision risk, and shortens cycle times in electronics assembly, packaging, and automated material handling environments.
3. Automated Optical Measurement and Metrology
Optical measurement systems require consistent imaging to achieve repeatable results. The UI-3274LE-VU supports metrology applications such as dimensional inspection and edge analysis by eliminating image skew during motion. Its pixel size provides stable signal quality, which supports precise sub-pixel measurement algorithms. Adjustable exposure times allow optimization for contrast-controlled lighting setups. These characteristics help manufacturers maintain measurement accuracy while supporting in-line inspection, reducing scrap rates and ensuring consistent product quality.
4. Intelligent Traffic and Transportation Monitoring
Traffic monitoring systems must capture clear images of fast-moving vehicles under varying lighting conditions. The UI-3274LE-VU freezes motion accurately, making it suitable for applications such as vehicle classification and plate recognition. External triggering and flash synchronization enable controlled illumination during low-light operation. The compact camera design allows flexible installation in space-limited roadside or overhead systems. By delivering distortion-free images, it supports reliable data extraction for traffic analysis and transportation safety applications.
5. Scientific and Laboratory Motion Analysis
In research and laboratory environments, precise visualization of rapid physical processes is essential. The UI-3274LE-VU provides accurate time-aligned image capture, allowing researchers to observe motion, vibration, or deformation without artifacts. Global shutter imaging ensures each frame represents a true moment in time, which is critical for quantitative analysis. Flexible exposure control and external triggering support synchronization with experimental equipment, enabling repeatable data collection for scientific studies and validation work.