Content Content ..................3 Safety requirements ..............4 About .................... 5 Operation ..................5 PC requirements ................8 Software usage ................9 Software set and features ............10 Applications development by the customer ........10 The Maintenance instruction ............11 Spectral sensitivity ...............
Safety requirements The customer is responsible for light source safety while using a • camera as a standalone device or integrated into system. The customer must consider protective measures if necessary. • While assembling or operating camera, do not stare at the direct •...
About The design of CONTOUR IR Digital camera allows observation, registration and recording of radiation in the near-infrared zone in 400-1700 nm spectral region. The CONTOUR IR Digital camera is suitable in infrared microscopy, luminescence, examination of documents, forensics, art restoration (infrared reflectography), instrument alignment and optical assembly, pharmacology, food sorting, agronomy, surveillance, etc., applications.
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5. For very low power target observation decrease any extrinsic light to increase noise to signal ratio. Use cut-off or interference filters for raise contrast. Mini-B USB video output Tripod thread ¼ inch IR cut-off filter Focus ring Diaphragm C-mount ring Figure 1.
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Figure 2. IR cut-off filter transmittance www.ir-viewers.com sales@ir-viewers.com...
Minimal PC requirements Processor at least 1 GHz. • At least 512 MB RAM. • USB 2.0 or higher port. • OS Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (USB 2.0 Host, root • concentrators and Direct-X drivers shall be installed). Microsoft .NET 4.6 Framework (installed with software if not •...
Software usage 1. Launch the CONTOUR-IR program using icon on the desktop. After program starts it automatically detects camera devices and enumerates them in “Device” list box. 2. To start the capture, select your camera in the list. After selection, the software will read camera’s allowed settings and update the interface according present settings.
Software set and features WDM driver suitable for Windows XP/7/10 (32 and 64bit). • Use CONTOUR-IR for single picture capture and video recording. • The Contour-IR digital camera is supplied with software • controlling following functions: exposure time, gain factor, gamma correction, etc.
It allows working with a large array of commercial and free-ware software, supports technology, such as Ulead Video Studio, Adobe Premier, AmCap, VirtualDub, etc. For personal applications development, the customer must use Microsoft Windows SDK or other software libraries like OpenCV or DirectShowLib.
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Do not use any household cleaning products which are not • suitable for camera cleaning operations. These products may cause serious damages of sensor, electrical board or lens. Troubleshooting The Contour-IR Digital camera can experience some image flickering and connection loss. In this case try to reconnect camera as many times as it takes.
Power density The approximate minimum of power density of radiation on an object at the signal-to-noise ratio=10 (20dB) on a 0,15m distance: Figure 5. Power density (Contour IR digital camera) www.ir-viewers.com sales@ir-viewers.com...
Technical information Spectral sensitivity 400-1700nm Sensor size 1/3 inches, 6.0mm x 4,96mm Lens F1.4/25mm with iris, CS/C-mount* Field of view 10° Focusing range 0.05m to inf Sensor CMOS 1/3” 1280 (W) x 960 (H) Size of pixel 3.75 x 3.75 µm Dynamic range 60 dB Relation signal to...
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Standard kit includes: IR camera with F1.4/25mm with internal iris; • C-mount adapter; • Mounted IR cut-off filter; • USB cable; • USB key with software and drivers; • Manual; • Tripod; • Case. • Figure 6. Standard camera kit www.ir-viewers.com sales@ir-viewers.com...
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Accessories available upon request; Neutral density filter for lens 1X (1.5-2% @ 1064nm) • Figure 7. Neutral density filter transmittance www.ir-viewers.com sales@ir-viewers.com...
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Zooming lens 5-50mm, FOV (50° - 5°) • Figure 8. Neutral density filter transmittance IR cut-off filter Zooming or magnification (1X-10X) Diaphragm Focusing ring CS mount (thread 1”-32) www.ir-viewers.com sales@ir-viewers.com...
Warranty Infrared viewing device CONTOUR-IR Digital meets specifications of the manufacturer and declared operation. The warranty period of the device is 24 months from the date it was sold to the consumer. Claims not accepted, and warranty repair are not made, because of the improper use or incorrect service and maintenance of product instructions.
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ADOS-TECH, UAB Mokslininku st. 2A, LT-08412, Vilnius, Lithuania Phone: +370 5 270 6407 Fax: +370 5 210 0067 www.ir-viewers.com sales@ir-viewers.com...
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