LumaSense Technologies Pearl OEM Manual - Manual (Page 9)

Pearl User Manual Introduction 9
2 Introduction
The Pearl OEM Camera is a flexible platform designed to support
a variety of infrared imaging applications. The camera provides
several configurations for integration into new and existing
systems. The Pearl OEM Camera product is suited for applications
requiring high quality infrared imaging without the added cost
of precision radiometry.
2.1 Components
2.1.1 Pearl OEM Camera and Pearl Camera Core
The Pearl OEM Camera is a fully enclosed camera with external connectors. The Pearl Camera
Core includes a three-board electronics stack with detector mounting assembly and lens c-
mount, but it does not have an enclosure.
The Pearl OEM Camera takes advantage of the on-chip non-uniformity correction (NUC),
available in all of the LumaSense detectors, to achieve maximum sensitivity in the scene. The
infrared scene is calibrated periodically based on time or a significant change in camera
temperature to maintain a high-quality image. The NTSC output video image may be adjusted
manually for brightness and contrast through a user interface running on a host computer or set
to automatic brightness and gain control for stand-alone use.
The Pearl OEM Camera architecture can be configured in a variety of ways to suit multiple
applications. The Pearl electronics provide configuration options depending on the desired
format, sensitivity, or output type required. The firmware and embedded software are tailored
specific to the model of the camera.
Caution: The Pearl Camera Core does not include an enclosure. The end user should
provide an enclosure to protect the electronics and optics from the external
environment.
2.1.2 Detector
The 1000 series detector is a 320x240 (37.5 µm pitch) format that produces
very high sensitivity at a higher resolution and Field-Of-View (FOV). This
option is designed for the lowest cost when expansion to higher frame rates or
a larger format detector is not required. This detector is available in both LWIR
and Mid-Wavelength Infrared (MWIR).