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Shimadzu HPV-X2

Medical science and engineering have made dramatic progress thanks to visualization technology. Examples include the invention of microscopes capable of enlarged observations of phenomena occurring in the microscopic domain, invisible to the human eye, X-ray inspection systems, which enable the observation of images utilizing light at imperceptible wavelengths, and infrared cameras. Our eyes are incapable of capturing phenomena occurring at times shorter than 50 to 100 ms. As a result, high-speed video cameras have become necessary in order to record phenomena occurring at intervals that cannot be seen with the human eye, and then replay them at a slower rate so that they can be visualized. As the standard tool for visualizing ultra high-speed domains, the Hyper Vision high-speed video camera contributes to our understanding of ultra high-speed phenomena in a variety of fields.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter	Typical Range
Sensor	FTCMOS2
HP Mode Frame Rate	10,000,000 fps
FP Mode Frame Rate	5,000,000 fps
HP Mode Frames	256 frames at 50,000 pixels
FP Mode Frames	128 frames at 100,000 pixels (400x250)
ISO Sensitivity	16,000
Bit Depth	10-bit monochrome
Lens Mount	Nikon F-mount
Trigger	5V TTL
Interface	1000Base-T Ethernet
Body Dimensions	160x330x260 mm
Weight	6.4 kg
Operating Temperature	5–40°C

Key Specifications

•FTCMOS2 image sensor
•High-Performance (HP) mode: 10 Mfps, 256 frames, 50,000 pixels per frame
•Full-Pixel (FP) mode: 5 Mfps, 128 frames, 400x250 pixels (100,000 pixels)
•ISO 16,000 sensitivity
•10-bit monochrome output
•Nikon F-mount lens
•5V TTL trigger input
•1000Base-T Ethernet interface
•NTSC/PAL video output
•Body dimensions: 160x330x260 mm
•Weight: 6.4 kg (body only)
•Operating temperature: 5–40°C

Key Features

•FTCMOS2 sensor enabling ultra-high 10 million fps in HP mode
•Dual operation modes: HP (10 Mfps) and FP (5 Mfps full-pixel)
•256 frames captured in HP mode
•ISO 16,000 high sensitivity for low-light events
•Standard Nikon F-mount for broad lens compatibility
•1000Base-T Ethernet for high-speed data transfer
•NTSC/PAL live output for setup and alignment

Lens Options

•Nikon F-mount
•Compatible with standard Nikon F-mount lenses

Software & Integration

•Shimadzu HYPER VISION HPV-X2 control software
•1000Base-T Ethernet connection for PC control and download

Applications

•Shock wave and detonation research
•Laser ablation and plasma studies
•Crack propagation and fracture mechanics
•Ballistics research
•High-energy physics experiments
•Ultra-high-speed biological phenomena

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