Camera

The camera is used to capture an image of your production part. For optical measuring with Atoms precision V2 you can use a variety of cameras, ranging from standard video cameras through to high-end professional models. Atoms Precision V2 comes with integrated drivers for IDS CCD USB cameras which allow you to modify its properties in the software.

The difference between analogue and digital cameras lies in the processing of data, which is directly related to the cost. Analogue cameras are less expensive as well as less complicated to use. This is because they transmit a continuously variable electronic signal in real-time which results in lower quality compared with the digital models.

Digital cameras on the other hand, transmit binary data as an electronic signal which results in an error-free transmission of data, a higher resolution and less noise. These functional advantages result in a higher price and often a more complicated setup.

The last, and often most overlooked point, is whether to purchase a monochrome or colour camera. For contour detection a black and white camera is not only sufficient but often superior to colour models. Due to the fact that monochrome cameras only capture information related to the pixel intensity and not colour as well, the result is roughly 10% higher resolution than their colour counterparts on average.

The camera best suited for your use ultimately depends on the application and the desired accuracy or measurement.