e-con Systems’ See3CAM_37CUGM is a 3.2MP monochrome global shutter camera module powered by the Sony® Pregius S™ IMX900 image sensor. This camera integrates fast auto-exposure, high dynamic range (HDR), and self-trigger capabilities, making it highly suitable for applications that demand superior motion capture without distortion.
The IMX900 sensor, known for its high-speed imaging and minimal motion blur, has already gained recognition in barcode scanning applications. However, its design extends to a wide range of use cases where rapid exposure adjustment, global shutter and high dynamic range are critical.
In this blog, you’ll learn how e-con Systems’ See3CAM_37CUGM can deliver exceptional results for three popular embedded vision applications.
3 Key Applications of e-con Systems’ See3CAM_37CUGM
Barcode scanning in conveyor systems
Barcode scanners in high-speed conveyor systems must capture clear images despite rapid movement and continuous vibration. e-con Systems’ latest global shutter camera eliminates motion blur by capturing each frame instantly. So, sharp barcode images can be captured even when packages move at high velocities.
See3CAM_37CUGM’s fast auto-exposure feature also plays a crucial role. It helps adapt to changes in ambient lighting and variations in package surfaces. Since boxes differ in shape, size, and packaging color, lighting can vary significantly across different packages. This camera immediately adjusts to these changes, thereby preventing overexposure on reflective surfaces while ensuring darker packages remain visible. Hence, See3CAM_37CUGM goes a long way to enhance inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and automated sorting.
Pick-and-place robots
Industrial automation relies on robotic systems to identify, pick, and position objects with precision. When dealing with small components or fast-moving assembly lines, image clarity determines operational success. e-con Systems’ See3CAM_37CUGM enhances object detection by integrating a global shutter that eliminates distortion caused by the rapid movement of robotic arms. This ensures that even fast-moving parts remain visible, preventing errors in high-speed manufacturing environments.
Inconsistent lighting presents another barrier in industrial automation, especially when objects move from bright zones into shadowed areas. The HDR capability of the IMX900 sensor improves visibility in mixed lighting conditions. So, components remain clearly defined even under extreme contrast.
See3CAM_37CUGM’s fast auto-exposure feature improves this process by quickly adjusting exposure levels when lighting changes abruptly, enabling pick-and-place robots to function reliably regardless of their surroundings.
Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
AMRs rely on vision-based navigation to detect obstacles, scan barcodes, and interpret environmental markers. In fast-paced environments such as warehouses and outdoor industrial spaces, rapid motion and abrupt lighting changes can affect vision accuracy. The global shutter feature of e-con Systems’ See3CAM_37CUGM minimizes motion blur so that barcode-based navigation remains accurate even when AMRs move at higher speeds.
These robots tend to face varying light conditions, such as moving from a dimly lit warehouse into direct sunlight. HDR technology enables the camera to maintain image clarity in high-brightness and shadowed areas, which means that critical navigation markers remain visible. Furthermore, See3CAM_37CUGM’s fast auto-exposure feature helps adapt quickly to these changes, preventing underexposed or overexposed frames that could disrupt the robot’s ability to interpret its surroundings.
See3CAM_37CUGM is e-con Systems’ Latest IMX900-Based Global Shutter Camera
e-con Systems has been designing, developing, and manufacturing OEM cameras since 2003. See3CAM_37CUGM is our newest global shutter camera featuring on-camera HDR processing powered by e-con’s high-performance TintE ISP. It ensures that the sensor’s RAW data gets processed through an FPGA, thereby optimizing image quality in environments with extreme lighting variations.
As the first global shutter USB camera based on the Sony IMX900 sensor with built-in HDR support, See3CAM_37CUGM simplifies high-quality imaging with a direct plug-and-play connection.
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Suresh Madhu is the product marketing manager with 16+ years of experience in embedded product design, technical architecture, SOM product design, camera solutions, and product development. He has played an integral part in helping many customers build their products by integrating the right vision technology into them.