How many illumination channels does the HC1500 have, and at which wavelengths?

The HC1500 integrates 17 illumination channels with centre wavelengths of 255, 275, 370, 400, 455, 520, 560, 610, 630, 667, 700, 804, 850, 890, 933, 973 and 1050 nm, spanning ultraviolet to near infrared. Each channel is controlled independently in 1,024 intensity levels, with a 16 kHz modulation frequency and a 100,000-hour light-source lifetime.

What are the camera resolution, frame rate and response range?

Maximum nominal resolution is 2 MP (1928 × 1088 pixel array, 2.9 μm pixels, 1/2.8-inch sensor) and the maximum frame rate is 60 fps; the two maxima are rated separately. The camera responds across 300–1100 nm with NIR enhancement, offers a 42 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 86 dB dynamic range in linear mode (above 100 dB in HDR mode), uses manual focus and the UVC 1.1 transport protocol.

Which operating systems and development tools are supported?

Windows, Android, Linux and macOS over a USB Type-C connection. VISPEK provides the vispek-hc Python SDK and command-line tools for device control and image acquisition, and the vispek-hc-viewer local web viewer for viewing images, controlling illumination and browsing captures. Both are published on PyPI and are currently in pre-release.

What applications suit the HC1500?

Brochure examples include PCBA surface-feature analysis, differentiation of visually similar white powders (sodium chloride and sodium citrate using 17-channel images with PCA and clustering) and inspection-application development by integrating image acquisition into your own software. The examples do not establish performance for every sample; suitability is confirmed through sample testing.

What are the power and environmental requirements?

Operating power consumption is 6 W max. with 1 W standby. Operating environment is −30 to +70 °C at up to 80% RH and storage is −40 to +85 °C. The housing is anodised aluminium alloy with a matte finish, and the device includes over-temperature, short-circuit, over-current and over-voltage protection.

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HC1500 17-Channel Multispectral Camera

HC1500 combines 17 illumination channels with centre wavelengths from 255 to 1050 nm. Capture sample images under different illumination wavelengths for material differentiation, surface-feature analysis and inspection application development using image processing and application-specific models.

17 illumination channelsExplore image differences under different illumination wavelengths.

1,024 intensity levels per channelAdjust each illumination channel independently for your sample and acquisition settings.

Up to 2 MP / up to 60 fpsMaximum camera resolution and maximum camera frame rate, respectively.

USB connectivity & cross-platform developmentData acquisition interfaces for integration with your own software and analysis workflow.

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Technical Specifications

System Specifications

Model

HC1500

Operating power consumption

6 W max.

Standby power consumption

1 W

Housing material

Anodised aluminium alloy, matte finish

Operating environment

−30 to +70 °C; ≤80% RH

Storage environment

−40 to +85 °C; ≤80% RH

Protection functions

Over-temperature, short-circuit, over-current and over-voltage protection

Supported platforms

Windows, Android, Linux and macOS

Interfaces

USB1: Type-C / USB 2.0; USB2: Type-C; USB3: 5-pin / 2.54 mm

Illumination Specifications

Illumination channels

Intensity control

Independent control, 1,024 levels per channel

Illumination modulation frequency

16 kHz

Light source lifetime

100,000 hours

Illumination centre wavelengths

255 / 275 / 370 / 400 / 455 / 520 / 560 / 610 / 630 / 667 / 700 / 804 / 850 / 890 / 933 / 973 / 1050 nm

Camera Specifications

Maximum nominal resolution

2 MP

Maximum camera frame rate

60 fps

Pixel array

1928 × 1088

Pixel size

2.9 × 2.9 μm

Sensor optical format

1/2.8-inch

Camera response range

300–1100 nm, NIR-enhanced

Signal-to-noise ratio

42 dB

Dynamic range

Linear mode: 86 dB; HDR mode: >100 dB

Chief ray angle (CRA)

15°

Focus method

Manual focus

Transport protocol

UVC 1.1

Software-adjustable settings

Brightness, gain, contrast, white balance and other settings

Maximum resolution and maximum frame rate are specified separately. Interface names identify connectors, not three full USB data ports; UVC 1.1 applies to the camera data path. Contact VISPEK to confirm interface details and adjustable settings.

DEVELOPER RESOURCES

Device integration & image viewing

Use the vispek-hc Python SDK and command-line tools for HC1500 device control and image acquisition. Install vispek-hc-viewer to view images, control illumination and explore captures in a browser on your own computer.

Device SDK · vispek-hc Web viewer · vispek-hc-viewer

The software is currently in pre-release. See each project for installation dependencies, OS compatibility and device operating requirements. The web viewer must be installed and run locally.

Where you can use it

Applications & Integration

Compare sample images acquired under different illumination wavelengths to select acquisition settings, extract features and evaluate analysis methods. The examples below come from the product brochure. Suitability depends on your sample and inspection target.

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PCBA Surface-Feature Analysis

Explore image differences across PCBA surfaces and component regions using different illumination wavelengths and image processing, supporting visual enhancement and defect-inspection development.

White Powder Differentiation

Use 17-channel images of sodium chloride and sodium citrate with principal component analysis (PCA) and clustering to evaluate the feasibility of differentiating visually similar powders. This example does not establish performance for all powders.

Inspection Application Development

Integrate image acquisition into your own software and evaluate your inspection task through sample testing, illumination settings, feature extraction and model validation.

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