IDT: Mastering Time

“State of the art” CMOS sensors combined with the most advanced designs to meet the most demanding applications resulted in our Y-series.

The Pixel-Pipeline Operating System in the Y series cameras provides optimal image quality regardless of frame rate and exposure. Image settings such as Contrast/Brightness/Sharpening are also controlled and set in the camera OS. Another key benefit of the Pixel-Pipeline is the independent output and control of the image via an HDMI port supporting both 720p and 1080p formats and 30 Hz refresh rate.

Large, 16 GB, internal RAM memory accommodates long recording times, while three independent user interfaces accommodate easy communication with the camera: Standard USB-2 and Giga Ethernet and the optional WiFi interface that uses the Apple iPhone or Ipod touch.

In spite of its performance and processing power the camera benefits from a compact design thanks to the efficient cooling and it capable of withstanding 100G shock and 40G vibration loads. An optional battery pack is incorporated into the power supply to offer backup of the images in case of a power surge but also autonomous use up to 2 hours. GPS time code is optional on all models.

The Y3S captures 6,000 images per second with a resolution of 1260x1000 pixels. Frame rates up to 350,000 fps are possible at a lower resolution.

The Y4 captures 1024x1024 pixel images with a speed of 5,000 fps (10,000 fps in Plus Mode). In reduced resolution mode -1024x16 pixels- the frame rate is in excess of 290,000 fps.

The Y5 captures 2560x1920 pixel images with a speed of 625 fps (1,200 fps in Plus Mode). In reduced resolution mode - 2560x16 pixels - the frame rate is 60,000 fps. Full HD is available at 1000 fps @ 2560x1080.

The Y6 captures 1,200 images per second with a resolution of 1508x1128 pixels and high dynamic range - 12 bit. The windowing feature allows for higher frame rates.

Change specs: Y3 Y3S Y4 Y4L Y5 Y6 Y6L

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Y3

Key Features
Maximum fps @ Full Resolution	1,000 fps @ 1280 x 1024 Plus mode 2,000 fps @ 1280 x 1024
Array Size	10 bit mono 30 bit color
Maximum fps @ Reduced Resolution	65,000 fps @ 1280 x 16 Plus mode 130,000 fps @ 1280 x 16
Sensor	CMOS - Sirius
Sensitivity	3000 ASA Mono 1000 ASA Color
Pixel Size	144 sq µm
Color Mono	Available Available
Memory Options	Internal 4, 8, or 16 GB RAM

Inputs
Trigger	TTL & Switch
Sync	Phase-lock TTL
IRIG	Available
GPS Time Code	Optional
Outputs
Sync	Frame sync / Strobe
HDMI	30 fps HDMI
Comp Video	N/A
Communication
Camera Link	N/A
Ethernet	100/1000BaseT
USB 2.0	USB 2.0 and GE

Features
Shock/Vibration rating	100G - All axes Vibration 40G - All axes
Battery Back-up	Operation and battery back-up up to 2 hours
Camera Contol
Motion Studio	Mac or Windows 32/64
Motion Central	Windows
Plug-ins/ SDK	LabVIEW™ or MatLab
File Formats
Motion Studio	TIF BMP JPG AVI MRF MCF TP2
Motion Central	N/A
Approx. Size
H x W x L	90.5x90.5x220 mm
Weight	1.9 kg

Key Features

Shock resistant to 100G in all axes

Up to 16 GB internal Memory

10 bit (mono)
30 bit (color)

Gigabit Ethernet and USB2.0

iPod and PDA compatibility

Increased sensitivity

Lens Mounts: C, F, PL and Canon

Autonomous use up to 60 minutes with the optional battery

HDMI output

Automatic Exposure Control

Pixel Pipeline Processor

Optional GPS time code

Inter-frame time in double exposure mode of
100 nanoseconds (Y3, Y5)
200 nanoseconds (Y4) or
600 nanoseconds (Y6)

Compatible with Data Acquisition System (16-channels, 500 kS/sec)

Compatible with Timing Hub

Related Video: The Mystery of Time
Demonstrating the power of the Y-Series

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Newest software releases:
- Motion Studio 2.08.00 for Win32 and x64.
- MV SDK 1.04.01 for Win32 and x64.
- Synchronization SDK 2.03.00 for Win32 and x64