There are various types of industrial cameras such as USB cameras, GigE cameras, and Hi-Vision cameras.
In this issue, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of each connection method.
In this issue, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of each connection method.
■USB camera
It can be connected to a PC via a USB port and used for a variety of applications.
It is the most standard industrial camera used in a variety of situations.
It is the most standard industrial camera used in a variety of situations.
＜Merits＞
High versatility and easy connection.
Low cost.
Many applications (software) for USB cameras are available, so you can choose the application according to what you want.
High frame rate is possible by selecting USB3.0 type.
Wide lineup of cameras with different pixel counts.
High versatility and easy connection.
Low cost.
Many applications (software) for USB cameras are available, so you can choose the application according to what you want.
High frame rate is possible by selecting USB3.0 type.
Wide lineup of cameras with different pixel counts.
＜Demerits＞
Short for cable.
Depends on PC specs.
Short for cable.
Depends on PC specs.
■GigE Camera
The camera is connected to a PC using a LAN port, making it similar to a USB camera.
The use of a LAN cable ensures stable communication and long-distance connection.
The use of a LAN cable ensures stable communication and long-distance connection.
＜Merits＞
Long cable lengths, 100 m for LAN, and even longer distances with optical fiber.
Communication is stable and noise-resistant.
Operable at a frame rate equivalent to USB 3.0.
Communication is stable and noise-resistant.
Operable at a frame rate equivalent to USB 3.0.
＜Demerits＞
Need to provide a POE interface for connection.
Few applications are as versatile as USB cameras.
Few applications are as versatile as USB cameras.
■HDMI Camera
It can easily project images without the use of a PC.
It is specialized for monitoring and has excellent color reproduction of video images.
It is specialized for monitoring and has excellent color reproduction of video images.
＜Merits＞
Directly connected to the monitor for easy use.
Some types of cameras are loaded with memory and come with a measurement function, allowing measurement without a PC.
High color reproducibility and frame rate make them ideal for monitoring such as inspections.
Some models have high camera sensitivity, so they can be combined with borescopes.
Some types of cameras are loaded with memory and come with a measurement function, allowing measurement without a PC.
High color reproducibility and frame rate make them ideal for monitoring such as inspections.
Some models have high camera sensitivity, so they can be combined with borescopes.
＜Demerits＞
If you want to add functions later, you need to buy new hardware.
External equipment may be required to save still images.
External equipment may be required to save still images.
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