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Rufus-640-Analog

Ultra-small SWIR camera for extreme day and night vision operations

Identification of threats and danger at all times and long distance now made possible

Evolving threats around the world and the imminent danger of public safety calls for state-of-the-art products designed to perform new functions. The Rufus-640 camera tackles the challenge to operate during day and night and in varying conditions.

Rufus-640 detects short wave infrared (SWIR) radiation between 0.9 and 1.7 μm with a wide dynamic range and wide operating temperature. The Thermo Electric (TE) stabilization reduces the dark current and noise levels. Together with on-board image processing, such as auto exposure and auto gain, Rufus-640 reaches best contrast and high image quality.

These advanced features result in superior situational awareness despite fog, haze or high humidity and during bright daylight or moonless nights utilizing the night glow. The SWIR camera is also very well suited for camouflage detection, long range identification, detection of specific lasers or other markers unlike other technologies.

Xenics’ Rufus-640 is extremely compact and versatile for easy integration in any configuration. The camera can be easily combined with our thermal cameras “Raven”, boosting detection, recognition and identification to unseen levels.

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Benefits & features

  • High resolution in the VisNIR/SWIR range
    640x512 pixel resolution in VISNIR (500 - 1700nm) or SWIR (900 - 1700nm) ranges
  • Rugged design with industrial components
    Camera can be used in a wide range of operating temperatures and conditions
  • Small, low weight and low power consumption (SWAP)
    small standalone cameras with low power consumption and analog output
  • Easy integration with C-mount and industry standard analog interface
    C-mount SWIR lenses can be used - standard analog video out
  • Advanced on-board image processing for diverse day and night operation
    Image processing algorithms for non-uniformity correction, auto-exposure and contrast enhancement can run on-board in the camera

Designed for use in

  • UAV/UGV
    Small and lightweight which makes it suitable to be mounted on a UAV/UGV
  • Imaging through fog and haze
    SWIR imagers are able to see through fog and haze
  • Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS)
    Aircraft landing systems based on cooled MWIR cameras with broadband response (1 to 5um)
  • Laser, LED and flash lights detection
    a SWIR camera can be used to detect covert lasers, or can be used for covert signalling
  • Day and night vision (passive & active)
    SWIR camera can be used for day and starlight (nightglow) imaging. Active illumination (LED or Laser) can be used to improve images in all conditions
  • SWIR sights with long range identification
    SWIR camera can be used for day and starlight (nightglow) imaging

Features

IR camera software included

Xeneth camera control and imaging software is included
Day & Night Vision

The camera can operate under daylight and starlight conditions
Stand alone operation

The camera can run autonomously without the need for PC control
SWaP (Small size, weight and power )

Small volume, low weight and low power consumption for demanding applications
Video output

Analog video output available
High sensitivity

Low noise for detection of small signals
High resolution

640x512 pixel resolution
VisNIR option

Visible enhanced InGaAs available (500 - 1700 nm)

Camera specifications

Array Specifications

Array Specifications Rufus-640
Array type InGaAs Focal Plan Array (FPA) ROIC with CTIA topology
Resolution 640 x 512
Pixel size 20 µm x 20 µm
Spectral band 0.9 μm to 1.7 μm (VisNIR optional 0.4 to 1.7 μm)
Peak Quantum Efficiency (QE) 80 % (SWIR) 85 % (VisNIR)
Pixel operability > 99 %
Array size 12.8 mm x 10.2 mm; 16.4 mm diagonal
Array cooling TE1-stabilized
ROIC noise High gain: 60 e-; low gain: 400 e-
Dark current 0.19 x 10⁶ e-/s/pixel or 30 fA @ 200 mV bias at 288 K
Full well capacity High gain: 80 x 103 e-; low gain: 1.1 x 106 e-

Camera Specifications

Camera Specifications Rufus-640 Rufus-640
Lens
Focal length Broad selection of lenses available
Optical interface C-mount
Imaging performance
Maximum frame rate (full frame) 25 Hz (PAL) or 30 Hz (NTSC)
Window of interest Minimum size 32 x 4
Integration type Snapshot
Exposure time range 1 µs to 40 ms
Noise level: High gain 120 e-
Noise level: Low gain 400 e-
Dynamic range High gain: 56 dB Low gain: 68 dB
On-board image processing Image correction (TrueNUC for high and low gain), Auto-Gain and offset, Auto-Exposure, Histogram-Equalization, Trigger Possibilities
ADC 14 bit
Operating mode
Self-starting Yes
Interfaces
Camera control RS232 (XSP)
Trigger Trigger in or out (configurable)
Analog output PAL or NTSC
Power requirements
Power consumption 3 W
Power supply 12 V
Physical characteristics
Shock 40 G, 11 ms according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration 5g (20 to 2000 Hz), according to MIL-STD810G
Ambient operating temperature range -40ºC to 70ºC (industrial components)
Storage temperature range -40ºC to 85ºC (industrial components)
Dimensions (W x H x L mmᵌ) 55 x 55 x 72
Weight camera head +/- 300 g

Broad range of accessories available

Lens & filter options

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Software

  • Xeneth

Documents

Application notes
SWIR cameras ensure visibility day and night in any weather SWIR cameras ensure visibility day and night in any weather
Press Releases
Xenics at SPIE DSS 2014: Ultra small ruggedized SWIR camera for day and night vision Xenics presents its latest, extremely versatile, SWIR camera Rufus-640-Analog (2014)
Xenics at Eurosatory 2014: ultra small ruggedized SWIR camera for day and night vision At Eurosatory 2014 we demonstrated the Rufus-640-Analog. An ultra small ruggedized SWIR camera for day and night vision (2014)
Technical documents
T3 Bobcat-Rufus E This is the technical drawing for the Rufus.

Brochures

Brochure Rufus-640-Analog (EN)

Security brochure Rufus-640-Analog

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