Lynx R Series
Small, Uncooled InGaAs line-scan camera with rectangular pixels
The Lynx R series, based on an in-house developed linear InGaAs detector, is a high-performance short-wave infrared (SWIR) camera providing high speed and quality line-scan imaging.
The Lynx R cameras are able to image line rates up to 40 kHz, for demanding spectroscopy applications.
The camera comes with an industry standard CameraLink or GigE Vision interface.
Benefits & Features
• High speed line-scan imaging up to 40 kHz (10 kHz for the 2048)
• High resolution 1024/2048 Rectangular pixels option (12.5μm x 250μm)
• CameraLink or GigE Vision interfacing
Mechanical Specifications
| Lynx 1024 R CL / Lynx 1024 R GigE | Lynx 2048 R CL / Lynx 2048 R GigE | |
| Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] | 49 x 49 x 71 [GigE], 49 x 49 x 53 [CL] | 49 x 49 x 71 [GigE], 49 x 49 x 53 [CL] |
| Weight [gr] - excluding lens | 153 [CL], 208 [GigE] | 153 [CL], 208 [GigE] |
| Optical interface | C-mount or M42 [M42 to F-mount adapter optional] | C-mount or M42 [M42 to F-mount adapter optional] |
| Connector GigE | RJ-45 [on GigE version] | RJ-45 [on GigE version] |
| Connector CameraLink | Standard SDR [on CL version] | Standard SDR [on CL version] |
| Connector power | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] |
| Connector trigger | SMA | SMA |
Environmental & Power Specifications
| Lynx 1024 R CL / Lynx 1024 R GigE | Lynx 2048 R CL / Lynx 2048 R GigE | |
| Ambient operating temperature range [°C] | From -40 to +70 | From -40 to +70 |
| Storage temperature [°C] | From -50 to +85 | From -50 to +85 |
| Power consumption [W] | 3.9 [CL], 6.3 [GigE] | 3.9 [CL], 6.3 [GigE] |
| Power supply voltage | DC 12 V | DC 12 V |
| Shock | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] |
| Vibration | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] |
| IP rating | IP40 | IP40 |
| Regulatory compliance | CE, RoHS | CE, RoHS |
Electro-Optical Specifications
| Lynx 1024 R CL / Lynx 1024 R GigE | Lynx 2048 R CL / Lynx 2048 R GigE | |
| Sensor format [pixels] | 1024 | 2048 |
| Pixel pitch [µm] | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Pixel height [µm] | 250 | 250 |
| Detector type | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
| Integration type | Snapshot - global shutter | Snapshot - global shutter |
| Spectral range [nm] | 900 - 1700 | 900 - 1700 |
| Quantum efficiency | ~80% [typical peak value] | ~80% [typical peak value] |
| Full well capacities [electrons] | From 450k to 32M | from 450k to 10M |
| Read out modes | IWR and ITR | IWR and ITR |
| Pixel operability | >99% | >98% |
| Max line rate [kHz] | 40 | 10 |
| Analog-to-Digital [ADC] [bits] | 14 | 14 |
| Command and control | CameraLink or GigE Vision | CameraLink or GigE Vision |
| Digital output format | CameraLink or GigE Vision [16 bit] | CameraLink or GigE Vision [16 bit] |
| Trigger | In or out via SMA [configurable]. For CL - additional trigger in available via CC1 | In or out via SMA [configurable]. For CL - additional trigger in available via CC1 |
Software
Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera.
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Frame Grabbers
The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.
The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.
Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Filters
A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):
- Bobcat 320 and 640
- Cheetah 640 CL
- Xeva 320 (exceptions: Xeva 2.35)
- Lynx
In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614
For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.
| Part number | Description |
| XEN-000431 | Lynx 1024 R CL |
| XEN-000432 | Lynx 1024 R GigE |
| XEN-000433 | Lynx 2048 R GigE |
| XEN-000434 | Lynx 2048 R GigE |
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Lynx R Series
Small, Uncooled InGaAs line-scan camera with rectangular pixels
The Lynx R series, based on an in-house developed linear InGaAs detector, is a high-performance short-wave infrared (SWIR) camera providing high speed and quality line-scan imaging.
The Lynx R cameras are able to image line rates up to 40 kHz, for demanding spectroscopy applications.
The camera comes with an industry standard CameraLink or GigE Vision interface.
Benefits & Features
• High speed line-scan imaging up to 40 kHz (10 kHz for the 2048)
• High resolution 1024/2048 Rectangular pixels option (12.5μm x 250μm)
• CameraLink or GigE Vision interfacing
Mechanical Specifications
| Lynx 1024 R CL / Lynx 1024 R GigE | Lynx 2048 R CL / Lynx 2048 R GigE | |
| Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm] | 49 x 49 x 71 [GigE], 49 x 49 x 53 [CL] | 49 x 49 x 71 [GigE], 49 x 49 x 53 [CL] |
| Weight [gr] - excluding lens | 153 [CL], 208 [GigE] | 153 [CL], 208 [GigE] |
| Optical interface | C-mount or M42 [M42 to F-mount adapter optional] | C-mount or M42 [M42 to F-mount adapter optional] |
| Connector GigE | RJ-45 [on GigE version] | RJ-45 [on GigE version] |
| Connector CameraLink | Standard SDR [on CL version] | Standard SDR [on CL version] |
| Connector power | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] | Hirose HR10-7R-SA[73] |
| Connector trigger | SMA | SMA |
Environmental & Power Specifications
| Lynx 1024 R CL / Lynx 1024 R GigE | Lynx 2048 R CL / Lynx 2048 R GigE | |
| Ambient operating temperature range [°C] | From -40 to +70 | From -40 to +70 |
| Storage temperature [°C] | From -50 to +85 | From -50 to +85 |
| Power consumption [W] | 3.9 [CL], 6.3 [GigE] | 3.9 [CL], 6.3 [GigE] |
| Power supply voltage | DC 12 V | DC 12 V |
| Shock | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] | IEC60068-2-27 Ed4.0; half-sine; terminal saw tooth; 50 g [11 ms] |
| Vibration | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] | Random: IEC60068-2-64 Ed2.0; 4.3 g [20 - 1000 Hz]. Sine: IEC60068-2-6 Ed7.0; 1 g [10 - 2000 Hz] |
| IP rating | IP40 | IP40 |
| Regulatory compliance | CE, RoHS | CE, RoHS |
Electro-Optical Specifications
| Lynx 1024 R CL / Lynx 1024 R GigE | Lynx 2048 R CL / Lynx 2048 R GigE | |
| Sensor format [pixels] | 1024 | 2048 |
| Pixel pitch [µm] | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Pixel height [µm] | 250 | 250 |
| Detector type | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC | InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC |
| Integration type | Snapshot - global shutter | Snapshot - global shutter |
| Spectral range [nm] | 900 - 1700 | 900 - 1700 |
| Quantum efficiency | ~80% [typical peak value] | ~80% [typical peak value] |
| Full well capacities [electrons] | From 450k to 32M | from 450k to 10M |
| Read out modes | IWR and ITR | IWR and ITR |
| Pixel operability | >99% | >98% |
| Max line rate [kHz] | 40 | 10 |
| Analog-to-Digital [ADC] [bits] | 14 | 14 |
| Command and control | CameraLink or GigE Vision | CameraLink or GigE Vision |
| Digital output format | CameraLink or GigE Vision [16 bit] | CameraLink or GigE Vision [16 bit] |
| Trigger | In or out via SMA [configurable]. For CL - additional trigger in available via CC1 | In or out via SMA [configurable]. For CL - additional trigger in available via CC1 |
Software
Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera.
Lenses
Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.
We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.
Frame Grabbers
The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.
The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.
Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.
Cables & Power Supplies
Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.
Cases
Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which make them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.
Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.
Filters
A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):
- Bobcat 320 and 640
- Cheetah 640 CL
- Xeva 320 (exceptions: Xeva 2.35)
- Lynx
In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614
For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.
| Part number | Description |
| XEN-000431 | Lynx 1024 R CL |
| XEN-000432 | Lynx 1024 R GigE |
| XEN-000433 | Lynx 2048 R GigE |
| XEN-000434 | Lynx 2048 R GigE |
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