Introduction
ITR3CMOS Series External Trigger Dual-Stage Semiconductor Deep Cooling Temperature-Controlled C-Mount USB3.0 CMOS Camera
ITR3CMOS series industrial cameras are equipped with high-performance image sensors such as Sony Exmor CMOS. To address the inherent thermal noise of the sensors, an efficient cooling module has been specially designed to lower the sensor’s operating temperature by up to 40°C below ambient. In addition, an ingeniously designed anti-fog structure prevents condensation from forming on the sensor surface under low-temperature conditions. This unique technology in the ITR3CMOS series significantly reduces image noise, ensuring high image quality.
The sensor temperature of the ITR3CMOS series industrial cameras can be controlled via software, ensuring the highest possible quantum efficiency in photoelectric conversion while keeping video and image noise to a minimum (since the quantum efficiency of high-performance sensors like Sony Exmor CMOS can drop significantly at extremely low temperatures, temperature control is crucial).
Sensor control and video data transmission are achieved via the high-speed USB3.0 interface for rapid preview.
The ITR3CMOS series industrial cameras are supplied with ToupView advanced image processing software for camera control and image capture processing.
The ITR3CMOS series supports both free-run and trigger operation modes, allowing the capture of single or multiple images with one trigger. It integrates a highly stable industrial-grade IO module that can synchronize with multiple external devices or support multi-camera synchronization.
ITR3CMOS series industrial cameras offer the following key features:
- A scientific-grade professional camera based on SONY Exmor CMOS sensors;
- Dual-stage, professionally designed high-performance TE cooling structure with a compact design and rapid heat dissipation. Temperature is fully controllable with a maximum reduction of up to 40°C;
- An ingeniously designed anti-fog structure that ensures the sensor surface remains condensation-free even at extremely low temperatures;
- IR-CUT dual AR film protective glass (optional);
- High-speed USB3.0 interface with data transfer speeds up to 5 Gbits/s;
- Supports precise exposure control technology for durations up to 1 hour;
- High dynamic range, with some models reaching up to 16-bit;
- Supports both software and hardware trigger modes for capturing single or multiple frames;
- An Ultra-Fine color processing engine for perfect color reproduction;
- Supplied with advanced video and image processing software ToupView/ToupLite;
- Provides a standard SDK for Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android platforms;
Other Hardware Parameters
Spectral Response Range
380-650nm (with infrared cutoff filter)
White Balance
ROI White Balance / Manual Temp-Tint Adjustment / Not available for monochrome cameras
Color Reproduction Technology
Ultra-Fine Color Processing Engine
Capture/Control SDK
Native C/C++, C#, DirectShow, Twain and LabVIEW
Recording Method
Images and Video (software or hardware trigger)
Cooling Method*
Dual-stage recirculating thermoelectric cooling system, capable of reducing the temperature to up to 42°C below ambient, precisely controllable (varies slightly depending on sensor model)
Camera Operating Environment
Operating Temperature (°C)
-10 ~ 50
Storage Temperature (°C)
-20 ~ 60
Operating Humidity
30 ~ 80% RH
Storage Humidity
10 ~ 60% RH
Power Supply
The camera is powered via the USB3.0 interface (compatible with USB2.0)
The cooling module is powered by an external power supply, DC12V, 3A
Software Operating Environment
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP/ Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32 & 64-bit)
OS X (Mac OS X)
Linux
Computer Configuration
CPU: Intel Core 2 2.8GHz or higher
Memory: 2GB or more
USB Interface: USB3.0 high-speed interface, compatible with USB2.0
Monitor: 17" or larger
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