Analytik are exclusive UK and Ireland suppliers of Videometer’s multispectral imaging systems for accurate measurement of surface colour, texture, shape, size and chemical composition.
We will be happy to work together with you on a solution with the full support of the Videometer team, based in Hørsholm, Denmark.Visit our contact page, request a quote, or call us on +44 (0)870 991 4044.
VideometerLab 2 -
VideometerLab 2 is a vision-based lab analyser designed for fast and accurate determination of surface colour, texture, shape, size and chemical composition.
The easy-to-use system integrates illumination, camera, and computer technology with advanced digital image analysis and statistics. VideometerLab 2 provides a rapid assessment of uniform and non-homogeneous samples by combining information on all of the above parameters automatically in just a few seconds, requiring no sample preparation and leaving the sample intact.
Using strobed LED technology VideometerLab 2 combines measurements at up to 20 different wavelengths into a single high-resolution multispectral image. Every pixel in the image is a spectrum and the system can include wavelengths outside the range detected by traditional RGB technology.
Why use VideometerLab 2?
Currently, the non-destructive investigation of materials with non-uniform colour and texture can be difficult, tedious and expensive. Conventional techniques such as NIR spectroscopy only measure a single point or average over a fixed area and do not give an objective overall assessment of visual quality.
Studies have shown that VideometerLab 2 is as accurate as a test panel with significantly higher repeatability, removing subjective judgement. Specific areas of special interest such as shape, size or texture can be studied automatically.
The choice of illumination wavelength ensures each application can be optimised and using LEDs in the UV or NIR adds information not visible to the human eye. As an example, most objects are white or transparent in the NIR region, which allows for the separation of the colour and surface properties of the object.
Key product features:
Integrating sphere provides very homogeneous and diffuse illumination
Multispectral analysis in less than 6 seconds
Up to 20 spectral bands in the range 360 nm to 1050 nm
Near-infrared, ultraviolet and fluorescence options available
Black and white high resolution CCD camera (2056x2056 pixels)
Improved signal-to-noise ratio by individual and automated adjustments of
the light intensity in each wavelength band
Improved colour determination compared to traditional RGB technology
Increased stability due to strobed LED source technology
Applications:
VideometerLab 2 can measure colour, texture, shape, size, orientation and gloss, providing product and process information in many areas. Shown below is a limited selection of VideometerLab 2 applications, details of a great many more are available:
Food and Feed
Product conformity, quality grading, contamination, shelf life / spoilage and formulation studies of bread, biscuits, snack foods, cheese, meat, seafood, sugar, fruit and vegetables.
Grains and Seeds
Fusarium detection, hydration and germination studies for brewing and malting. Counterfeit and adulteration testing. Variety checks and auto seed sorting by size, shape, colour and translucency.
Pharmaceuticals
Screening for contaminated materials and out of specification product including shape, colour, impurities, chipping and cracks. Counterfeits detected by drug and packaging analysis.
Dermatology and Cosmetics
Assists dermatological diagnosis and assessment. Separation of skin and hair, psoriasis scoring, freckle detection and skin sensitisation analysis. Wear analysis of lipstick, foundation and sunscreen
Heritage
Ideal for non-destructive, unobtrusive studies of historical artefacts such as manuscripts and metal objects to highlight previously unseen detail. In-situ pigment analysis of paintings.
Forensics
Fingerprint analysis on difficult backgrounds and irregular surfaces, questioned document examination, substance matching and trace powder identification.
Biological Sciences
Microbiological culture monitoring and automation. Separation of colonies into species and phenotype, distinguishing live colonies from foreign matter. Auto identification of pathogens.
Surfaces and Materials
Texture and colour of paper, coatings, metal and ceramics. Extensive textiles analysis including texture, colour, weave, fuzz and pill, dose response and enzymatic treatment efficiency.
Automatic detection of fusarium in grain at the Danish Malting Group:
Technical specifications
Light sources
18 high power LEDs emitting wavelengths from 405 to 970 nm and two extra channels for illumination options or additional wavelengths.
Customisation from 1 to 20 selected wavelengths in the range from 370 to 1050 nm
Camera
1600 × 1200 pixels camera.
Customisation using 2056 × 2056 pixels camera or higher
Optics
Special full-spectrum lens.
Customisation according to the required spatial resolution using other C-mount lenses
Dynamic range
Optimised according to the application and wavelength used
Sample size
Height max. 90 mm, diameter of inspection opening 110 mm
Analysis time
6 seconds including movement, capture of 20 wavelengths and data processing. Customisation with multiple accumulations of images or long time exposure.
This may increase the signal-to-noise ratio at the cost of acquisition time
Dimensions
571 mm (h) × 423 mm (w) × 610 mm (d)
Weight
18 kg
Power supply
90 - 260 VAC, 47 – 63 Hz
Power consumption
300 VA
Ambient temperature
Operation: 5 – 40 °C, Storage: -5 – 50 °C
Ambient humidity
20 - 90 % RH non condensing
Hardware options
- High resolution camera
- Extra or customised LEDs (wavelengths)
- Darkfield backlight illumination
- Brightfield backlight illumination
- Barcode reader
Software options
- Multispectral imaging toolbox
- Image processing toolbox
- Multispectral imaging toolbox for MATLAB®
- Application modules
Request a quote for VideometerLab 2 or call us on UK: +44 (0)870 991 4044 / Ireland: +353 (0)151 43753.
Multispectral Imaging
UK:
+44 (0) 870 991 4044
Ireland:
+353 (0) 151 43753