ProCam® – Active Alignment
ProCam® Align Smart product video
ProCam® Testing of camera modules for various applications
ProCam® – Testing of camera modules for automotive applications
ProCam®
Active alignment, assembly and testing of camera modules and LiDAR systems
With the measurement and production equipment of the ProCam® series, we offer the latest solutions for the challenge of active alignment and series production of high-precision optical sensor systems. Active Alignment technology has a key function in optimizing the image quality of camera modules and LiDAR components. By providing optimal image quality across the entire field of view, active alignment is an established and efficient manufacturing process to produce high-end camera applications and LiDAR systems.
What is active alignment? Aligning an image sensor to a lens while actively reading image data from the sensor.
High performance
Shortest cycle times of less than 10 seconds by ProCam®: More than 360 camera modules per hour with highest product quality. Repeatability of up to 0.5µm (during) in the alignment process.
Flexibility
Our systems are not only fast, but also very flexible: Product changeover in less than 1 min. Various customizing set-ups of collimators and test charts.
Proven technology
Trusted and proven processes: Electronic integration of more than 80 different cameras realized. More than 12 years of experience in Active Alignment.
Active alignment & assembly of ADAS cameras
Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technologies for vehicles require highly reliable image processing systems and optical sensors to ensure safe and trouble-free operation on the road. Lives depend on it. These requirements are met by TRIOPTICS optical measurement and manufacturing systems. We integrate these high-precision metrology modules into mass production and provide solutions for the lens quality check, active alignment and end-of-line test for fully automated camera production lines.
Applications
The demand for high-quality machine vision systems and optical sensors for a wide range of applications in many different industries is steadily increasing, and imaging systems that enable better optical performance are required. In this context, the reduction in pixel size and increase in pixel density of modern image sensors pose a challenge to the precise optical alignment of lenses and sensors. TRIOPTICS strives to ensure the necessary performance of camera systems with reliable measurement and control algorithms. The ProCam® and CamTest product lines have proven to meet availability and yield requirements with low cycle times. Solutions range from products for semi-automated production to system integration for fully automated production lines that meet the requirements of the automotive industry.
Automotive
Industrial
Security, Healthcare & Consumer electronics
Product Overview
ProCam® Prototyping
Consulting and engineering services for camera and LiDAR alignment
Our service to develop the best possible camera module according to your requirements. The service includes ongoing in-house manufacturing of prototypes and small series.
ProCam® Lab
Entry-level active alignment system for R&D and Prototyping
With the new ProCam® Lab, we offer the ideal solution for customers who want to master the critical challenge of active alignment and assembly of high-precision camera modules with a small number of pieces. Customers can easily get started in the camera business and optimize their prototypes for later series production.
In addition to the purchase of our active alignment system ProCam® Lab Basic, we also offer a full package to set up a complete assembly line. The full package includes, among others:
ProCam® Align Smart
Versatile active alignment system for low production volumes
The ProCam® Align Smart is a premium solution for optimizing the optical performance of camera modules through active alignment.
ProCam® Compact
Entry-level production system for active alignment of medium volumes
ProCam® Compact is a cost-effective entry-level system for series production of a wide range of camera applications. The robust production device offers high-quality measurement technology and precision with low maintenance effort.
ProCam® TT
Full-production system for active alignment of high volumes
ProCam® TT is a highly automated, high performance system for active alignment and assembly of cameras and LiDAR systems with a very small footprint.
Software
ProCam® Software
The ProCam® software “CamAlign” consists of components for the fully-automated active alignment process:
Technical Data
| Parameter | ProCam® Lab | ProCam® Compact | ProCam® TT | ProCam® Align Smart |
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| Alignment axes | 5 or 6 | 5 | 5 or 6 | 5 or 6 |
| Resolution linear | 0.2 μm (X,Y) 0.08 μm (Z) |
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| Resolution rotatory | 2.5 μrad (Θx, Θy) 5 μrad (Θz) | 2.5 μrad (Θx, Θy) | 2.5 μrad (Θx, Θy) 5 μrad (Θz) | 2.5 μrad (Θx, Θy) 5 μrad (Θz) |
| Repeatability linear | ± 0.15 μm (X,Y) ± 0.06 μm (Z) |
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| Repeatability rotatory (pitch, yaw, roll) | ± 2 μrad (Θx, Θy) ± 3 μrad (Θz) | ± 2 μrad (Θx, Θy) | ± 2 μrad (Θx, Θy) ± 3 μrad (Θz) | ± 2 μrad (Θx, Θy) ± 3 μrad (Θz) |
| Typical sample alignment accuracy, linear1) | ± 2 μm | |||
| Typical sample alignment accuracy, rotatory (pitch, yaw, roll)1) | Pitch and Yaw: ± 0.6 mrad Roll: ± 0.9 mrad (Sensor to sensor) ± 1.75 mrad (Sensor to mechanical reference) | Pitch and Yaw: ± 0.6 mrad | Pitch and Yaw: ± 0.6 mrad Roll: ± 0.9 mrad (Sensor to sensor) ± 1.75 mrad (Sensor to mechanical reference) | Pitch and Yaw: ± 0.6 mrad Roll: ± 0.9 mrad (Sensor to sensor) ± 1.75 mrad (Sensor to mechanical reference) |
| Sample objective lens EFL | 0.7 mm … 30 mm (1 mm … 12 mm Standard) | |||
| Sample objective lens diameter | 4 mm … 30 mm (smaller or bigger diameter on request) |
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| Field of view test chart | up to 70° (up to 100° possible after individual clarification) |
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| Field of view collimators | up to 160° mechanical set up2) up to 140° for optical measurement3) |
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| Test targets | Test chart or collimators Available with VIS or NIR |
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| Performance | <30 sec. process time (without sample loading/unloading and optional processes) Process time calculated on following parameter: sensor board initialization time <1 s, camera frames >30 fps, continuous images from camera, UV snap curing <2s with preselected lenses. | 300 UPH (units per hour) calculated on following parameter: 2 seconds UV curing time, continuous images from camera @ > 30fps, < 1second camera start-up time, parts loaded as specified, tolerance for lens FFL +/-100µm, scan range <300µm, alignment process max. 2 scans, loading and unloading within cycle time | <60 sec. process time (without sample loading/unloading) Process time calculated on following parameter: sensor board initialization time <1 s, camera frames >30 fps, continuous images from camera, UV snap curing <2s with preselected lenses. |
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| Dimensions (h x w x d) | Approx. 1,050 mm x 600 mm x 700 mm | Approx. 1,800 mm x 1,300 mm x 1700 mm | 1,875 mm (1,800 mm without flowbox) x 1,470 mm x 1,550 mm; customized | 2,200 mm x 1,750 mm x 1,100 mm |
| Camera interface | MIPI, Parallel, LVDS, Analog or directly to PC via e.g. USB, FireWire, CamLink, GigE and others | MIPI, Parallel, LVDS, Analog or directly to PC via e.g. USB, FireWire, CamLink, GigE and others | MIPI, Parallel, LVDS, Analog or directly to PC via e.g. USB, FireWire, CamLink, GigE and others |
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| Weight | Approx. 700 kg | 600 kg … 800 kg | ||
| Type | stand alone | stand alone | stand alone or inline (integratable) | stand alone |
1) Typical accuracy reached on following sample parameter: pixel size 6μm, F# = 2.8, EFL = 4.5mm.
2) Up to 180° possible after individual clarification, depending on sample and mechanical surrounding, for bigger FoV technical investigations necessary.
3) Depending on distortion, individual clarification necessary.
Upgrades & Accessories
Robot loading
Plug & produce collimator dome
Sensor test
Multi-position Dome
In the development and prototyping phase, many customers want to try out different camera configurations and measurement positions.
The new Multi-position Dome from TRIOPTICS has been developed exactly for this trial and error phase and maximizes flexibility in camera production and testing. The set-up of the collimators can be changed with a few simple steps and allows a continuous adjustment of the collimators. Minimum and maximum angles are quickly adjusted and positioned. Three different sensor formats 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 can be tested in just one device thanks to the Multi-position Dome.
In concrete terms, this means time and cost savings when changing products. The numerous adjustable measurement positions make camera production and testing more flexible than ever before.
The new Multi-position Dome is now available as an upgrade for ProCam® Lab, ProCam® Align Smart and CamTest Focus.
Knowledge Base
More knowledge for experts
Everything you need to know about image quality testing of camera modules can be found in the knowledge base of CamTest…