Iron 487
8.1 Megapixel UV Camera, Global shutter, Small, Rugged, Low Power with Large Feature Set
Features
Iron 487 is a high-performance ultraviolet (UV) industrial camera optimized for imaging in the UV spectral range. Built around the Sony IMX487 CMOS sensor with a global shutter, it delivers high-resolution, distortion-free imaging with excellent sensitivity in UV wavelengths. The camera combines high frame rates, deterministic CoaXPress data transfer, and precise synchronization, making it suitable for demanding UV inspection and scientific imaging tasks.
Engineered for reliable operation in demanding environments, Iron 487 offers flexible triggering, extensive I/O and on-camera processing, and robust electrical and environmental specifications. Available in commercial and industrial variants with optional IP67 protection, it combines compact mechanical design with long operational lifetime, making it well suited for continuous use in industrial and OEM systems.
- 8.1 Megapixel up to 150.0 fps
- UV-A and UV-B
- Monochrome Taped Coverglass sensor variation
- Up to 4.5 W power at full rate
- Full image processing feature set
- CoaXPress v2.1 standard compliant
- Gen<i>Cam compliant
- 1 CoaXPress link
- C lens mount available
- Commercial and Industrial grade options
- Full EMVA1288 report
- Full built-in self-test (BIT)
- Full built-in voltage testing
- Customization as per user requirements
Applications
- Silicon wafer inspection
- Agriculture
- Material Inspection
- Medical
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Pixel Size | 2.74 μm x 2.74 μm |
| Resolution | 2840 (H) x 2840 (V) |
| Sensor Size | 11.0 mm diagonal |
| Sensor Format | 2/3 |
| Sensor | Sony IMX487 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Output Interface | CoaXPress v2.1 |
| Supported Interface Rates | CXP-12, CXP-6, CXP-3 |
| Interface Connector | Micro-BNC |
| Number of Connectors | 1 |
| Output Resolution | 8, 10, or 12 bit |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 150 fps @ 8 bit 120 fps @ 10 bit 100 fps @ 12 bit |
| Tap Geometry | 1X-1Y |
| Image Acquisition | Continuous / Triggered |
| Camera Control | GenCam |
| Electronic Shutter | Global |
| Monochrome / Color | Monochrome Taped Coverglass |
| Temporal Noise | <2.5 e- at 25°C |
| Full Well Charge | 9660 e- |
| Dynamic Range | >69.85 dB at 320 nm |
| SNR (max) | 39.85 dB at 320 nm |
| Quantum Efficiency | >48.5% at 320 nm |
| Shortest Exposure | 10 μs |
| IR Filter (optional) | – |
| Exposure Control | Automatic / Manual |
| Gain Control | Automatic / Manual |
| Image & Processing | |
| Color Control | RGB offsets Auto / Manual White Balance LUT |
| Image Enhancement | Defect pixel correction Gain (Analog / Digital) Auto / Manual black level Binning Auto Exposure / Gain Flat field / Fixed pattern noise correction |
| Additional On-Camera Processing | ROI Image flip Frame counter Operational time counter Binning |
| Power & Control | |
| Power Input | PoCXP External 11 V – 28 V input |
| Power Consumption | <4.5 W at 24 V DC |
| Configuration Software | Gen<i>Cam Standard software |
| I/O | |
| I/O lines | 1 opto-isolated input 1 opto-isolated output 1 single-ended TTL output 1 single-ended TTL/LVTTL input |
| Usage | Any System I/O input lines can be connected to any I/O output line Any I/O input line can generate any trigger event Any I/O input line can trigger a timer Any I/O input line can trigger a counter |
| Electrical Specifications | |
| Electrical specifications | TTL lines: 5 V TTL compliant LVTTL lines: 3.3 V LVTTL compliant Isolated lines: opto-isolated lines with voltage range up to 30 V |
| Absolute Maximum | TTL/LVTTL input voltage: -0.3 V to +6 V TTL output current: 40 mA Isolated input voltage: -4 V to +25 V Isolated output voltage: -0.3 V to +25 V Isolated input current: 30 mA Isolated output current: 50 mA |
| Operating | TTL/LVTTL input voltage: 0 V to +5 V TTL output current: 0 mA to 24 mA Isolated input voltage: 0 V to +24 V Isolated output voltage: 0 V to +24 V Isolated input current: 6.3 mA to 15 mA Isolated output current: 1 mA to 25 mA |
| Timers & Counters | |
| Timers | 4 general purpose timers Configurable delay and duration 32-bit accumulator |
| Counters | 4 general purpose counters Configurable value and duration 32-bit counter |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions (including lens mount) | Commercial: 44 mm x 44 mm x 35.1 mm (1.7” x 1.7” x 1.4”) Industrial: 44 mm x 44 mm x 35.3 mm (1.7” x 1.7” x 1.4”) |
| Weight (without lens) | Commercial: 50 g (1.8 oz) Industrial: 90 g (3.2 oz) |
| Lens Mount | C |
| Sensor Alignment | Active |
| Ingress Protection | Optional IP67 (with protective lens tube) |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Operating ambient air temperature | Commercial: 0°C to +50°C (32°F to +122°F) Industrial: -40.0°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F) At 1 m/s airflow |
| Operating ambient air humidity | 10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Storage ambient air temperature | Commercial: 0°C to +55°C (32°F to +131°F) Industrial: -40.0°C to +75°C (-40°F to +167°F) |
| Storage ambient air humidity | 10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Operational Shock | Tested per MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, 3-axis Shock 75G |
| Operational Vibration | Tested per MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6, 3-axis Vibration Category 20 |
| MTBF | 2,100,000 hrs @ 50°C (Telecordia) |
| Certifications | |
| Electromagnetic – EMC standards | The European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU The United States FCC rule 47 CFR 15 |
| EMC – Emission | EN 55032:2015 Class B FCC 47 Part 15 Class B |
| EMC – Immunity | EN 55035:2017 Class B EN 61000-4-3 EN 61000-4-4 EN 61000-4-6 |
| Flammability | PCB compliant with UL 94 V-0 |
| RoHS | Compliant with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS2) |
| REACH | Compliant with the European Union Regulation No 1907/2006 |
| WEEE | Must be disposed of separately from normal household waste and must be recycled according to local regulations |
Camera Workflow
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QE Tables
Monochrome Taped Coverglasss
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