Nondestructive

X-ray
inspection
X-ray Cameras Products Line-Up (Line-Scan Cameras & CCD Cameras)

as
rials, such
Foreign mate
ne,
, glass, or sto
al
et
m
f
o
s
ce
pie
ject
d inside an ob
can be detecte
in an instant.

X-ray
X-ray Cameras
Cameras Products
Products Line-Up
Line-Up

Nondestructive
X-ray
inspection

LINE-SCAN CAMERA

High-speed
processing
Space
saving

2D AREA-SCAN CAMERA

Wide angle
of view

High
sensitivity

High S/N
ratio

Digital

High
resolution

Digital

Line-scan cameras are ideal for in-line X-ray

photography, enabling capture of high resolution X-ray
images of objects moving on equipment such as belt
conveyors. Used for a wide range of x-ray
observations, for example detection of objects mixed
in with food products and electronic components. The
wide inspection width (up to approximately 4029mm)
facilitates internal observation of large items not
previously able to be readily inspected.

Area-scan cameras employ high resolution

characteristics (minimum 25m), and as such are ideal
for in-line non-destructive testing of small electronic
components and PCBs. When fitted with an image
intensifier the high sensitivity allows real-time
acquisition of high contrast images even with the
extremely small currents generated by micro-focus Xray tubes. The various image processing functions of
the controller may be selected at the press of a button
for enhancement of image quality.

LINE-UP

LINE-UP

C7390

C8133

C4742-56

C6086

C6086-30

MEASUREMENT EXAMPLES

LINE-SCAN CAMERA

2D AREA-SCAN CAMERA

Line-scan cameras allow superior high-speed processing,

and provide imaging functions with a single scan. They are
therefore used frequently for inspection on continuous
conveyor belts in applications such as in-line inspection of
food products.

Area-scan cameras allow acquisition of high-sensitivity

images at high resolution using 2D sensors, and are
frequently used for in-line inspection of small electronic
components and PCBs, and in applications such as
biological research.

Noodles

Lighter

PCB

IC

Golf club

light bulb

Chemical
condensers

VRs

Fish

Laptop PC

Delay lines

Moth

X-ray Line-Scan Camera

[LASERS & OPTRONICS Technology Award]

The US publishing house Laser & Optronics Ltd selects 15
new products annually from throughout the world for its
Lasers & Optronics Technology Award. The C7390 X-ray Line
Sensor Camera was selected for the 2000 award.

L I N E
S C A N

Detection of foreign
objects, cracking, and
defects in biscuits.

Detection of foreign
objects and shape
defects in lipstick.

3
3

CAMER
4

Detection of foreign
objects, shape changes
in, and volume
measurement of, canned
coffee.
Detection of foreign
objects in, and burning
of, noodles.

Detection of foreign
objects, and
measurement of air
spaces, in cheese.

Detection of knots and

insect damage in planks.

Detection of foreign
objects and bones in
cuts of meat.

Detection of foreign
objects and defects in
pies.

Detection of foreign
objects and bones in
sausages.

10 Detection of nails and

10

11

defects in boots.

11 Measurement of volume

of, and defects in,

shampoo bottles.

X-ray source

The X-ray line-scan camera can take a highsensitivity, high-resolution transparent X-ray
image of an inspected object transported on a
belt conveyor or similar apparatus.
The ability to inspect the contents of packages non-destructively
and without contact makes the X-ray line-scan camera ideal for a
wide range of applications, including detection of foreign objects in
food products and electronic components.
The Hamamatsu Photonics X-ray line-scan camera line-up
includes the standard C7390 and the low-cost C8133 for OEM
applications. These X-ray line-scan cameras employ the 50mm
thin sensor head, ideal for installation within belt conveyors.
The wide inspection width possible facilitates observation of the
contents of large items, a process which has proved extremely
difficult in the past. The digital signal output may be sent to a
computer via a commercially available frame grabber board for
processing and analysis, and to form a high added-value system
in combination with measuring and packaging equipment.

Object

X-ray
Line-Scan
camera

FEATURES
Connection to a computer
is possible.

Only 50mm in thickness

Byadoptingalinesensorasadetector,the
thicknessofthesensorheadisreduced to
amaximumof50mm.Installationinsidea
beltconveyorisalsopossible.

Using the commercial frame grabber

board, the 10-bit digital output enables
easy connection to a computer or other
external instrument. Acquired image
processing,dataprocessingandfilingcan
beperformed,allowingtheconfigurationof
anysystem.

Pausing the image

Using the optional processor board
(installedintoacomputer),theimagecan
be paused or scrolled, and the sensor
head controlled arbitrarily.

OEM
C8133

X-ray Line-Scan camera

Detection width of 256mm

Standa
C7390

An area of 256 mm (0.4 mm pitch) can be

inspected. Moreover, the area can be
expanded to the maximum detection
width of 4,096 mm (optional).

rd

X-ray Line-Scan camera

Detection width of 256
or 512mm

Spatial resolution 1 / 640

In addition to a high sensitivity, a high
spatial resolution (pitch size: 0.4 mm) of
1/640* is realized. Even low-contrast or
small-sized foreign bodies inside an
object can be clearly observed.

An area of 256 mm or 512 mm (0.4 mm

pitch) can be inspected. Moreover, the
area can be expanded to the maximum
detection width of 4,096 mm (optional).

Spatial resolution 1/1280

In addition to a high sensitivity, a high
spatial resolution (pitch size: 0.4 mm) of
1/1280 is realized. Even low-contrast or
small-sized foreign bodies inside an
object can be clearly observed.
The minimum detectability differs according to
certain conditions, such as the dimension of the
object being checked, the quality of the material,
the X-ray intensity, and the transport speed.

The minimum detectability differs according to

certain conditions, such as the dimension of the
object being checked, the quality of the material,
the X-ray intensity, and the transport speed.

Low cost
The total cost was reduced by integrating the main components and adopting DC
power, which can be supplied externally.

An automation of dark correction, and a long life time

In addition to digital dark correction, a mechanism for making automatic analog
dark corrections was newly adopted, and the sensor life has been increased.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

Standa
C7390

rd

OEM
C8133

X-ray Line-Scan camera

X-ray Line-Scan camera

X-ray souce

X-ray souce
Standard configuration
Shield box
X-ray line
sensor head

Computer
Object

Standard configuration

Shield box

Belt conveyor

X-ray line
sensor head

Computer
Object

RS-232C cable

Belt conveyor
RS-232C cable

Sensor countrol
unit

Power supply unit

(optional)

Frame grabber boad

(installed into a computer)

Note

Data transfer cable

Frame grabber boad

(installed into a computer)

Note

The C7390 X-ray Line-Scan camera consists of an X-ray line sensor

head, a sensor control unit and
cables. Image display equipment
should be ordered separately.

The C8133 X-ray Line-Scan camera

consists of only an X-ray line sensor
head. The image display equipment
(computer and frame grabber board)
and the X-ray source, etc should be ordered separately.
The data transfer cable and RS-232C
cable are optional. Please consult with
us about connector formats.
The power supply unit is also optional.

X-ray line sensor head ...................................1

Camera power cable (5 meters) ...................1
Sensor control unit .......................................1
Power cable (2 meters) .................................1
Camera cable (5 meters) ..............................1
Accessories(Instruction manual) ..................1

SPECIFICATIONS
C7390
Detection method
Effective X-ray tube voltage range
Sensor element pitch

C8133
Scintillator method (GdO2)
40 to 160 KVp
0.4 mm

0.4/1024mm/max
0.4/820mm/max
0.8/2048mm/max
0.8/1638mm/max
1.6/4096mm/max
1.6/3277mm/max
SUS 0.3mm L=2mm 0.3mm
4 to 40 m/min
12 bits
10 bits
RS-422
RS-232C
Analog processing : dark correction (offset)
Digital processing : dark correction (offset ), sensitivity correction
0 to 40C
AC100/117/220/240V10%
DC +5V / DC +15V / DC -15V

Detection width
Smallest detectable object size
Line speed
A/D conversion
Digital interface
External control
Correction functions

Operating temperature
Power supply

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE (Unit:mm)

170 1

170 1

630 1

170 1

1500.3

3000.3

3500.5

2500.5

50.3
50 1

(Weight : Approx. 9.0 kg)

256(Sensor area)

2400.3

160 1

5.5 1

11 1
138 1

(35)

512 (Sensor area)

(35)

8-4.5

149 1

6 - 4.5

(35)
110.5

C8133 X-ray line sensor head

Sensor position
2280.5

(Weight : Approx. 9.0 kg)

(37)

C7390 X-ray line sensor head (512mm)

40.5
50 0.5

X-ray 2D Area-Scan Camera

X-ray source

The X-ray area-scan camera series produces

high-resolution and high-sensitivity 2D images for use with real-time image processing
equipment to allow X-ray observation and detection from microscopic images.

Object
X-Y Stage

X-ray
2D Area-Scan
Camera

The Hamamatsu Photonics X-ray area-scan camera series is

small and light-weight. Available in 2/3, 1, 1.5, and 2.5 inch to provide four effective fields of view, the line-up consists of the standard C6086 Series X-ray CCD cameras, the C6086-30 Series Xray CCD cameras fitted with image intensifier and fibre optic plate
for high-sensitivity detection, and the C4742-56 Series high-sensitivity digital CCD cameras fitted with fibre optic plate.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

X-ray souce
Shield box
X-ray CCD
camera head

Object

Standard configuration

X-Y Stage

Computer
RS-232C cable
SCSI cable
C6086-90

FEATURES
On-chip Integration
Integration on the CCD chip allows extended exposure time
with dramatically improved
sensitivity.

Real-time Image
Processing
Four types of mask processing available for X-ray image
analysis as standard.
Sharpening (edge enhancement)
Smoothing
Laplacian processing
Differential processing
(diagonal image differentiation)

Handles Low Contrast

Image Intensification (C6086-30 Series)

Enhancing analog contrast allows low-contrast images to be

displayed clearly. Processing removes noise and irregularities from the image as a matter of course.

The use of image intensification allows for a high-sensitivity

video system. High sensitivity imaging capabilities allow detection of weak X-rays, and operation at low line weight settings. Imaging at low line weight settings simplifies system
development and reduces equipment size, thus minimizing
the effect on the human body.
Without image intensifier
With image intensifier

Before contrast enhancement.

After contrast enhancement.

PA
COM

X-Ray CCD Camera C6086 Series

C6086

CT

The C6086 series is a compact, lightweight, high

resolution X-ray CCD camera. It consists of an X-ray
sensitive scintillator (P43) coated on a tapered
fiberoptic bundle direct coupled to a CCD camera.
The C6086-90 camera controller incorporates a 10-bit
A/D converter for precise image acquisition and is also
capable of a number of realtime image processing
functions such as averaging, background subtraction
and edge enhancement.
FEATURES
High Spatial Resolution
25 m (C6086-03,04)
43 m (C6086-13,14)
62 m (C6086-23,24)
30 m (C6086-03,04)
Effective X-ray tube voltage range 10 to 100 kVp
10-bit A/D converter
Contrast Enhancement
Real Time Image Processing

SPECIFICATIONS
CCD detector of Camera head
Type. number

C6086-03

Material of X-ray scintillator

Effective X-ray tube voltage range (kVp)
Spatial resolution (m)
Effective field of view

C6086-13 C6086-14 C6086-23 C6086-24 C6086-53 C6086-54

P43 (GdO2S:Tb)( Window material : Aluminum )
10 to 100
43
62
30

8.6 6.4

19.9 14.9 19.5 14.6 32.4 24.2 31.6 23.8 12.7 9.5

25
8.8 6.5

(mm2)

C6086-04

2.27:1 tapered fiber

3.69:1 tapered fiber
Interline-type CCD

Straight fiber

Fiber type
Imaging device
Video system
Video output
Power requirements / comsumption

EIA

EIA

CCIR

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE

CCIR
EIA
1.0Vp-p 75 terminated
DC +12 V (12P) / 1.6 W

C6086-13,14 (Weight : Approx. 0.6 kg)

4-M3 D=3
PCD 600.2

1681

(Weight : Approx. 0.9 kg)

4-M4 D=10

350.2
250.2

250.2

1/4-20UNC D=10

1/4-20UNC D=10

C6086-53,54 (Weight : Approx. 0.5 kg)

1251
67.50.3
scintillator

350.2

4-M3D=3
PCD400.2

870.5

Scintillater

350.2
56.5 0.5

4-M4D=10

350.2
250.2

350.2
250.2

94.5 1
370.3

600.3

38 0.5

380.5
700.3

1.50.2

4-M4 D=10

350.2
770.5

4-M4 D=10

C6086-23,24 (Weight : Approx. 0.7 kg)

250.2

581

scintillator

350.2
250.2

350.2
48.50.5

1801

700.3

380.5

600.3

380.5

20.2
scintillator

250.2

4-M3 D=3
PCD 600.2

CCIR

1151
57.50.3

86.51
290.3

20.2

EIA

Control Box A6649

C6086-03,04 (Weight : Approx. 0.4 kg)

4-M3 D=3
PCD 400.2

1.45:1 tapered fiber

(Unit:mm)

Camera head
1.50.2

CCIR

12.4 9.3

1/4-20UNC D=10

250.2

1/4-20UNCD=10

C6086-30

sif
Inten

X-Ray I.I. CCD Camera C6086-30 Series

ied

The C6086-30 camera series is a newly developed,

highly sensitive, X-ray image intensified CCD camera.
This camera is specifically design for micro focus Xray source applications, which typically require
greater sensitive than standard X-ray sensitive CCD
cameras.By coupling a proximity focused image
intensifier with tapered fiber optic plate (FOP) the
C6086-30 series realizes excellent sensitivity while
maintain high resolution and image quality.

SPECIFICATIONS
CCD detector of Camera head
C6086-31

C6086-32

P43 (Gd02S:Tb)

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE

10 to 100kVp

Spatial resolution (m)

(Unit:mm)

Camera head

43
14.3 10.7

Effective field of view (mm2)

380.5

NTSC

Video system

CCIR

768 (H) 493 (V) 768 (H) 581(V)

H. frequency
V. frequency

15.734 kHz

15.625 kHz

59.94 Hz

50 Hz

350.3
86.50.5
6-M4 D-8

350.3
250.2

Effective no. of pixels

1200.5

14.0 10.5

Interline-type CCD

Imaging device

1.30.2

700.5

Material of scintillator
Effective X-ray tube
voltage range

Scanning type

2:1 interlaced

Video output

1.0Vp-p 75 terminated

250.2

I.I. controller
C6086

I.I. CONTROLLER

POWER

PROTECT

HV

802
1421

Less than 70%

1/4-20UNC D-8

(Weight : Approx. 0.8kg)

SENSITIVITY

741

Gain control, Overload protection

100 to 240VAC,50/60 Hz
0 to 40 C

71

I.I. controller
Functions
Line voltage
Operating temperature
Operating humidity

FEATURES
High spatial resolution
43 m (typical value, not guaranteed)
Effective X-ray tube voltage range : 10 to 100kVp
Proximity focused II : Low image distortion.
FOP coupled to the CCD ; High coupling efficiency
P43 (GdO2S:Tb) scintillator
High sensitivity

232

1852
2331

(Weight : Approx. 1.3kg)

C6086

Camera Controller C6086-90

C6086-30

A/D converter
Frame memory
Digital interface

10-bit
16-bit memory 2 planes
SCS12 (optional): Image acquisition software (VDMS) supplied as standard.

Image processing functions

Gain/Offset, On-chip integration, Image accumulation, Recursive

average, Zoom, Background subtraction, Edge enhancement mask
(selectable)

Operating / Storage temperature

Operating / Storage humidity
Line voltage / Power consumption

0C to 40 C / -10 C to 40 C
Less than 70% (no condensation)
AC 100V, 117V, 220V, 240V 10% 50/60Hz / Approx. 60VA

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE
GAIN

OFFSET

MEMORY CONTROL

SET

LIVE

INTEG

RECUR

PAUSE

VIDEO
LEVEL
OVER

CCD
INTEG

ZOOM

MASK

BG

SET UP

SHADING

NORM

REMOTE

(Weight : Approx. 5.0 kg)

2621

71

CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT

8 8 88 88 8

741

C6086

X-RAY CCD CAMERA CONTROLLER

ANALOG
DIGITAL
POWER

(Unit:mm)

3331

IMAGE PROCESSING FUNCTION OF C6086-90

Image (Image Processing Commands)
LIVE

GAIN
Contrast may be enhanced, however this is
associated with increased noise. Real-time
acquisition of images is possible.

Gain MIN
Without on-chip integration

Gain MAX
Without on-chip integration

RECUR
Contrast remains unchanged, and noise
ceases to be a problem.
The latent image increases.

REC 128

LIVE

MASK

SHARP
Edges enhanced
Enhancement of edges in low-contrast
images produces a sharp and clear image.

MASK

DIFFERENTIAL
Image differentiated diagonally.
Diagonal differentiation ensures clear
representation of vertical and horizontal
changes, and enhances low-contrast images.

LIVE

10

ZOOM

C4742-56

Digital CCD Camera

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P
m
M
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C4742-56

The C4742-56 is High Resolution Digital B/W CCD

Camera using a progressive scan interline CCD chip
with no mechanical shutter. In addition to a high
resolution of 1.3 million pixels, a wide dynamic range
and a high sensitivity, these cameras serve a wide
application range, down to low-light level imaging.
Peltier cooling drastically reduces dark noise and
minimizes thermal drift. RS422A digital out-put
ensures compatibility with a large number of
commercially available frame grabber boards.

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

Object

C4742-56
camera head

Standard configuration
Option
M6662-04

IC-PCI

HiPic

X-ray souce

IBM-PC/AT
Compatible

Shield Box

Camera head (this example shows the head fitted with a flange)
8 - 5.5 P.C.D.100 8 isosteric

201.7
10

DIGITAL CAMERA

C4742-95

14.5

75

120
42 (opening)

(Weight : Approx. 2.1 kg)

4-M3 deep

90

1/4-20UN deep bW

32

C4742-56
3.7 : 1
P43(GdO2S:Tb)
Progressive scan interline CCD
1280 (H) 1024 (V) or 1024 (H) 1024 (V)
6.7m 6.7m (square format)
31.6 25.3 or 25.3 25.3
14.75M Hz/pixel
9 Hz
18 Hz
32 Hz
53 Hz (option)
8 to 12 electrons
13000 electrons
Peltier cooling air radiation system
+10 C
1 electron/pixel/sec
12 bit
RS-422A 10/12-bit parallel output
130 sec to 10 sec
RS-232C (full remote for all camera functions)
yes
1 to 10 times
70 VA
-10 to +50 C
0 to +40 C
70% max. (no condensation)

(Unit:mm)

9
98.4

Camera control unit

18

(Weight : Approx. 6.3 kg)

CAMERA CONTROLLER

741

FOP
Scintillator
Imaging device
Effective no. of pixels
Cell size
Effective area (mm2)
Pixel clock rate
Frame rate
2 2 binning
4 4 binning
8 8 binning
Readout noise (r.m.s.)
Full well capacity
Cooling method
Cooling temperature
Dark current
A/D converter
Output signal (digital output)
Exposure time
External control
External trigger
Contrast enhancement
Power consumption
Ambient storage temperature
Ambient operating temperature
Ambient operating/storage humidity

DIMENSIONAL OUTLINE

POWER

2321

71

SPECIFICATIONS

3832

M6662-04 image acquisition set available.

M6662-04 : Hipic + IC-PC board
11

Other related Products for X-ray Camera Series

Microfocus X-ray sources L6731-01 / L7901-01 / L6622-01 / L8121-01 / L8601-01

5 m

300 m
Corventional type

Microfocus X-ray source

FEATURES
Micro focal spot
RS-232C interface
Easy handling
The Hamamatsu microfocus X-ray sources were developed

Focal point

specifically for X-ray non-destructive inspection. These Xray sources use an X-ray tube with a small focal spot of
several microns to 10 microns capable of producing a clear

D1

X-ray image even at a high magnification. The RS-232C

object

interface is provided as a standard feature, allowing

automatic operation by external control. The X-ray tube has
D2

an air-cooled and hermetically sealed structure,and is

integrated with its high voltage power supply for easy
handling. (High voltage cables are not required.)

When an object is magnified, the image taken with a

conventional X-ray source is blurred. With a microfocus Xray source, a clear im-age still can be obtained.

150kV Type L8121-01

130kV Type L6622-01

Type No.

Tube Voltage

L8121-01

40 to 150kV

5 m

L6622-01

20 to 130kV

10 m

L7901-01

40 to 100kV

5 m

L8601-01

20 to 90kV

5 m

L6731-01

20 to 80kV

8 m

100kV Type L7901-01

90kV Type L8601-01

Focal Spot Size

80kV Type L6731-01

NOTICE!
This catalog includes X-ray images of some commercial products. These X-ray images were taken by
Hamamatsu for experimental purpose of Hamamatsu X-ray imaging system.Note these X-ray images
do not explain quality of the commercial products. No image of this catalog may be transmitted in any
from,electronic, photocopying.

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MAY/2001 HPK
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