Industrial Polarized Cameras Technology That Changes Vision

Industrial polarized cameras, unlike traditional industrial cameras, have the ability to detect polarization information in the image. This innovative technology is revolutionizing many industries by providing more precise and detailed inspection opportunities in industrial applications. So, what are the features that make polarized cameras so special? Let's take a closer look at this impressive technology.

The Power of Polarization

Polarization refers to the alignment of light waves in a certain direction.

The polarizing filter blocks the polarization component parallel to the filter direction. Only light perpendicular to this filter can pass through it. While traditional cameras record the brightness and color of the scene, polarized cameras can detect the degree of polarization and direction of the light in addition to this information.

This offers advantages such as minimizing reflections and better analyzing transparent or shiny materials.

I can almost hear you say that we can already do this with a polarizing filter. But unfortunately, things don't work that way.

So how do polarized cameras work differently?

The basis of polarizing cameras are four-way polarizing filters. These filters analyze the incoming light at angles of 0°, 45°, 90° and 135° and record the polarization information of the light.

As a result, data obtained from four different polarization angles in a single shot are combined, allowing for a more detailed analysis.

FH-SMX-PL Polarized Cameras

Omron's FH-SMX series polarizing cameras stand out with two special models that offer fast and precise performance:

FH-SMX05-PL:

5 MPixel, C-Mount, global shutter, monochrome.

FH-SMX12-PL:

12 MPixel, C-Mount, global shutter, monochrome.

These cameras provide consistent performance even in harsh industrial environments and make a difference in your quality control work.

Most importantly, with the Omron FH-Xpectia Smart control unit, you can quickly perform your controls with the FZ-Panda software without requiring any software knowledge.

Try It Too…

Discover the value a polarization camera can add to your business. Contact us for more information or to consult our experts. Step into the world of polarized cameras and change your view!

Application Examples

The examples below show an image taken with a standard camera on the left and an image taken with polarized cameras on the right.

Remove reflection

The image on the left was captured with a standard industrial camera. The image on the right was taken with our polarization camera.

Blister fill control

Again, the image on the left was taken with a standard industrial camera. The image on the right was taken with our polarization camera. It is easy to determine whether the tablets are full or not, thanks to the difference in degree of polarization between the tablet and the aluminum package.