Human eyes are unable to capture phenomena happening at times shorter than 50 to 100 ms. Therefore, high-speed video cameras have become essential so as to record phenomena occurring at intervals that cannot be observed with the human eye, and then replay them at a slower rate to facilitate visualization. Shimadzu’s HPV-X2 high-speed video camera, with its combination of excellent sensitivity and speed, is the perfect platform for observing hard-to-see phenomena such as the automotive fuel injection process, the process of manufacturing nanomaterials, and the printer ink ejection process.
Features
Ultra-High-Speed Recording
The HPV-X 2 includes the next-generation FTCMOS2 burst image sensor, wherein the pixels and memory are spatially separated to accomplish high image quality without any signal leaks. This avoids issues with conventional CCD technology, such as poor image quality, and results in:
- High-resolution recording at ultra-high speed
- Ultra-high-speed recording at 10 million frames per second
Larger, Clearer Photosensitivity
Adoption of the FTCMOS2 image sensor results in a radical increase in signal-to-noise ratio, producing clearer images compared to conventional products (if the optical systems are the same).
High-Speed, Multi-Camera Synchronized Recording
A phenomenon can be analyzed in great detail with synchronized recording using two cameras at a frame rate of 10 million frames/second. The HPV-X2 can also be used along with commercially available software for 3D image and numerical analysis, such as attaining strain distributions during material tests.
Windows-Compatible Control Software
Using the Windows-compatible software, the camera operation can be controlled, recording conditions can be monitored, and recorded data can be compared. Recorded images can be saved in standard formats such as AVI, JPEG, BMP, and TIFF.
Numerous Subjects of Observation Requiring Time Resolution of One-Millionth of a Second or Less
Visualization technology, based on the high-speed recording and slow-motion replay of phenomena via a high-speed video camera, is extensively used in a range of fields.
The following are examples of fields needing high-speed observation, requiring time resolution of one-millionth of a second or less.
Aerospace Equipment
- Airflow in wind tunnel tests
- The behavior of high-speed flying objects
- High-speed impact tests for aerospace materials
- The generation and propagation of shockwaves
Semiconductor
- Observation of the failure process of semiconductor devices
- The behavior of plasma in plasma generators
Automobiles
- The combustion process in engines
- The failure behavior of automotive body materials
- The injection process in fuel injection equipment
Industrial Equipment
- Observation of the machining process in machining equipment and welding equipment
- Operation error analysis of manufacturing equipment
Advanced Medical Equipment
- The drug release process in drug delivery platforms
- The generation and disappearance process of microbubbles, which are utilized for ultrasound diagnosis and sterilization
Raw Materials and Other Materials
- The denaturing process of metals
- The process of manufacturing nanomaterials through atomization
Consumer Electronics
- The failure process of smartphone glass
- The inkjet ink discharge process
- The behavior of MEMS devices used in projectors
Sports Equipment
- Development of sports equipment
- Motion analysis
High-Speed Video Camera - Hyper Vision HPV-X2
Advanced Medical Equipment
Raw Materials and Other Materials