4200C | VIS+NIR Hyperspectral Camera

4200C VIS + NIR Hyperspectral Camera, in a Nutshell

The 4200C ultra-compact hyperspectral imaging camera is the newest in the HinaLea line and covers the visible and near-infrared range from 400 – 1,000 nm. It is exceptionally small at 75 mm x 59 mm x 70 mm while weighing only 530 g. This means it can be easily deployed anywhere – in the field, in a production/inspection facility, or on a UAV.

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4200C VIS + NIR Hyperspectral Camera, More Information

The 4200C MiniVIS hyperspectral imaging sensor is a compact solution that covers the 400-1000 nm spectral range. Its small-form factor, portability, and light weight make it an ideal choice for various applications. Utilizing advanced Fabry Perot technology, this hyperspectral imaging camera comes complete with both hardware and software support tailored for diverse hyperspectral imaging needs.

Key features include 300 spectral bands with a spectral resolution of 4 nm (FWHM). The sensor’s dynamic control capability allows for optimization based on the specific application and object being imaged, enhancing both data capture and data processing efficiency. Within seconds, the Hinalea 4200C captures a comprehensive high-spatial-resolution image data-cube across the visible to near-infrared spectral range. It can also be programmed to scan a subset of bands as needed.

The HinaLea 4200C distinguishes itself by offering high spectral and spatial resolution without encountering the image uniformity challenges typically associated with line-scanning and patterned filter snapshot multi-spectral imagers. Designed to be compact, lightweight, and cost-effective, this sensor is well-suited for deployment in lab settings, production environments, or out in the field.

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4200C Hyperspectral Imaging Applications

 

Food Safety

 

Challenge

The presence of harmful microorganisms such as salmonella, listeria, and E. coli in food poses a substantial risk to both consumer safety and the entire food industry. Failing to identify these pathogens promptly can lead to severe outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. The economic impact of foodborne pathogens exceeds $100 billion annually and results in the loss of over four hundred thousand lives worldwide each year. Existing detection methods are expensive, involve complex sample preparation, and take days to provide results, exacerbating the severity of outbreaks.

Solution

HinaLea Imaging has introduced an innovative approach to swift and reliable pathogen detection. Their self-contained system integrates hyperspectral imaging, microscopy, and advanced machine learning, featuring automated sample loading and detection capabilities.

Outcome

Food Quality

 

Challenge

Traditional machine vision systems face limitations in rigorously assessing food and agricultural products. Conventional systems employ color video cameras with RGB filters, mimicking the imaging capabilities of the human eye. However, these systems often fall short in meeting the demands of modern processing environments.

Solution

Hyperspectral Imaging cameras utilize cutting-edge technology, offering a viable augmentation or replacement for existing machine vision systems. This advanced imaging approach delivers high spectral and spatial resolution, facilitating thorough and data-rich inspections of various products, especially in the food and agricultural sectors. Hyperspectral imaging extends its capabilities into the UV or IR range, revealing details regarding chemical and structural composition that remain unseen in the visible spectrum.

Outcome

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Precision Agriculture

 

Challenge

As the global population approaches 9 billion, the increasing demand for food and water presents a growing challenge. This heightened demand places additional pressure on the agriculture industry to enhance crop yield and farm productivity, further straining an industry already grappling with economic challenges and the impacts of climate change. Precision agriculture is considered by many as a potential solution to address these challenges.

Solution

Precision agriculture involves a farming management approach that revolves around measuring and responding to both inter and intra-field variability in crops. By integrating new technology with traditional farming techniques, precision agriculture empowers farmers to achieve more with fewer resources. Hinalea Imaging provides intelligent hyperspectral imaging solutions designed to support precision agriculture processes. Their solutions combine cutting-edge imaging hardware with customized machine learning algorithms to address specific farming challenges. These systems can be mounted statically or deployed on UAVs or other vehicles.

Outcome

Hyperspectral imaging introduces additional spectral information that farmers can leverage for various precision agriculture applications, including:

• Monitoring plant health and hydration.
• Mapping weed distribution.
• Detecting diseases in crops.
• Optimizing the harvesting process.

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Industrial & Defense

 

Challenge

Apart from efforts to enhance and secure food supply chains, Hinalea collaborates with customers to address challenges across various industrial and remote sensing applications. Each application presents a unique customer problem that requires a tailored solution. Our ongoing projects encompass:

• Aerial surveillance for threat detection.
• Identification of chemical degradation in pipes.
• Quality assurance of electrical components and displays.
• Inspection of packaging.
• Classification of raw materials.

Solution

In each of these scenarios, Hinalea has tailored its imaging platform to meet the unique requirements of our customers. The adaptable design enables Hinalea to create solutions tailored to specific environments of interest, including:

• UAV-mounted SWIR imager for real-time imaging and classification.
• Imager mounted on a crawler for inspecting pipes in environmentally hazardous areas.
• Integrated in-line quality assurance system for product grading.
• Stand-alone end-of-line quality assurance system for quality sampling.

4200C VNIR Hyperspectral Camera, equipped with a powerful software

 

The Hinalea 4200C VNIR system incorporates exclusive application software that offers efficient hyper-cube capture, user-friendly image classification/segmentation, and a suite of robust tools for exploring spectral images.