Cameras used in industrial process monitoring often face challenges posed by dust, moisture, and high-pressure cleaning.
Addressing these demands, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH has introduced the uEye SFA, an addition to its uEye Live monitoring range, designed for robust performance in difficult environments. This new model features IP69K-rated housing combined with high image quality and adaptable streaming functions, making it suitable for applications requiring consistent and reliable live imagery even under harsh conditions.
Robust design and streaming capabilities
The uEye SFA's construction ensures resistance against dust ingress and the ability to withstand the force of high-pressure water jets during cleaning.
Equipped with an 8-megapixel IMX678 sensor from Sony's STARVIS 2 series
It boasts screw-lock connectors for increased operational security and utilises Power over Ethernet (PoE) to transmit both data and power through a single cable over distances up to 100 metres. As Marcus Rembold, Product Manager at IDS, states, "With the uEye SFA, we offer users a rugged monitoring camera that is easy to integrate and delivers reliable live images even under demanding conditions."
State-of-the-art sensor technology
Equipped with an 8-megapixel IMX678 sensor from Sony's STARVIS 2 series, the camera delivers excellent image quality even in low-light situations. Designed for standalone operation, the uEye SFA supports video streaming, hardware-accelerated encoding, and event-driven recording. Users can configure multiple streams to run concurrently, offering enhanced flexibility for different streaming requirements within process monitoring.
The uEye Live series is not limited to the SFA model. It also includes the compact uEye SCP, adhering to an industrial standard format of 29 x 29 x 29 mm, and the space-efficient uEye SLE, a single-board camera measuring 45 x 45 mm. These varying designs ensure IDS can supply a comprehensive range of cameras suited to flexible live monitoring applications across industrial processes.
