MEMRECAM ACS-3 M16
Excellence jammed in a Compact Body
The Next Era in High-Speed Cameras
High Speed / High Resolution
- 1280 X 896 (1M Pixel)
- Megapixel resolution at 16,000fps / 30,000fps*1 / 50,000fps*2
*1 In Boost mode
*2 In Boost4 mode
Faster Data Transfer
- Fast Data Transfer USB3.0B
- Fast Data Transfer to Optional SSD
High Sensitivity / High Quality
- Color ISO ~40,000 / Mono ISO ~200,000
- Superior High Dynamic Range
- User Selectable Bit Depth
Compact housing
- Dimension: 128W x 128H x 206D mm
- Weight: Approx. 4.5kg
The Latin word Acies (ACS for short) is defined as the full attention of one's sight and senses, as directed towards a particular object. Based on that description, what an appropriate name for nac's new MEMRECAM high speed camera system!
Additional Product Details
Features
Boost Mode/Boost4 Mode
Boost Mode*1 combines nac's unique sensor technology with a proprietary signal processing method to increase frame rate and resolution with little or no image degradation. This is a powerful tool for any application requiring higher frame rates and larger resolutions.
Boost up Frame Rate
@1280 x 800 pixels
Normal Mode: 14,000 fps -> Boost Mode: 25,000 fps -> Boost4 Mode: 50,000 fps
Boost up Resolutions
@50,000 fps
Normal Mode: 1280x224 pixels -> Boost Mode: 1280x448 pixels -> Boost4 Mode: 1280x896 pixels
*1 Boost Mode is currently available on monochrome models only.
High Light Sensitivity ISO 100,000
All ACS series cameras are equipped with state-of-the-art CMOS sensors featuring extremely high light sensitivity (monochrome ISO 100,000). Even in low light environments, the ACS produces bright, dynamic, and crisp images, making the ACS-3 M16 an ideal tool for high magnification and microscope applications – no need for bright lights on heat sensitive subjects.
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PC-less Operation
No PC, no problem! The ACS series V-PAD offers a beautiful HD viewfinder with full touchscreen camera control. Whether you are out in the field or in a restricted area where PC control is not practical, the V-PAD allows for full control of the ACS camera – from setup, to capture, to review, to saving – all with an intuitive touch screen interface.
Compact Standalone System
The ACS-3 provides many of the same features and benefits of its high-performing predecessor, the ACS-1, but in a smaller, lighter form factor. Compared to prior nac models like the MEMRECAM HX-3, the ACS-3 is a full 40% smaller and 30% lighter. The ACS-3 is a mobile and reliable system for almost any high-speed camera application.
Easy Synchronization of Multiple Cameras
With both SYNC-IN and SYNC-OUT connectors on its rear panel, the ACS offers incredibly simple and accurate camera synchronization. ACS cameras can be synchronized to each other using a single sync cable. No trigger distribution boxes or external sync devices are required.
Comparison Table of nac High-Speed Cameras
Specifications
| Model | ACS-3 M16 |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1.14M Pixel, CMOS |
| ISO (REI) | Color ISO5,000~40,000 / Mono ISO25,000~200,000 |
| Electric Shutter | 1/10~1/1,666,666sec |
| Memory*1 | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB |
| Memory Segment | Up to 64 Segments selectable |
| Control Software | Faster Image Download to Built-in SSD. Backup Image data while recording |
| Recording Time |
Approx. 4.2 sec (8bit) Approx. 3.2 sec (10bit) Approx. 2.7 sec (12bit) (14,000fps, 1280x896pixels, 64GB, Normal Mode) |
| Bit Depth | 8bit / 10bit / 12bit |
| Lens Mount*2 | F-mount (supports lenses without iris ring) C-mount and EF-mount interchangeable |
| Input Signal | EST, Trigger (Contact Closure and TTL), IRIG-B |
| Output Signal | Exposure pulse, ARM status, FAULT status, 3G-SDI (Level A), Display Port, and Trigger |
| Trigger Mode | NORMAL, EVENT, BURST, MULTI, LINEAR and others |
| Interface | 1,000Base-T, USB3.0B, USB3.0, and USB2.0 |
| Control Software | MLink (included with camera) |
| Power | 20~32VDC (supplied by the optional AC Adapter) |
| Dimensions*3 | Approx. 128W x 128H x 206D mm |
| Weight*4 | Approx. 4.5 kg |
Other Functions
| Boost Mode | Proprietary sensor and signal processing method to increase frame rate and resolution over Standard Mode |
|---|---|
| HDR | Capture two images with short and long exposure time and combine them to get higher dynamic range *5 |
| Auto Black Balance | Mechanical Calibration Shutter |
| Sync Rec | Full synchronized recording is available with GX-HUB.*2 |
| Frame Straddling Shooting | Record continuous image pairs for PIV analysis Support minimum 210ns laser pulse |
| Dual Frame Rates | Switchable between High and Low Speed recording Low speed can be set between 1/2~1/100 of High Speed Recording. |
| DOWNLOAD REC | Recording to a memory segment in parallel with downloading to another memory segment |
| Image Trigger | Triggered by detected shifts in pixel intensity. AOI as small as 42 x 32 pixels |
| Post Trigger | Delay Trigger. Duration from trigger input to starting rec can be set up to 65,536 frame or 10 minutes. | AND/OR Trigger | AND or OR conditions can be programmed for trigger signals input to TRIG1 and 2. | Trigger Reset | Start exposing when trigger signal is input | EST Sync Mode | Sync with external signal |
| CAM MODE LED |
Status: LED: View/Arm/Rec VIEW  ARM  REC |
| Fan Control | Pause/Auto fan control/Forced cooling mode |
*1 Selectable at the time of ordering
*2 Optional accessories
*3 Dimensions without handle or optional accessories
*4 Weight without accessories
*5 Boost Mode is available only with Mono models.
Specifications described above are subject to change without notice.
Sample Recording Times
| Frame Rate | Boost Mode | Recording time[sec] | Normal Mode | Recording time[sec] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14,000fps | --- | --- | 1280 x 896 | 2.71 |
| 16,000fps | --- | --- | 1280 x 800 | 2.66 |
| 17,000fps | --- | --- | 1280 x 720 | 2.78 |
| 20,000fps | --- | --- | 1280 x 624 | 2.73 |
| 25,000fps | 1280 x 896 | 3.04 | 1280 x 496 | 2.74 |
| 30,000fps | 1280 x 800 | 2.83 | 1280 x 400 | 2.83 |
| 40,000fps | 1280 x 576 | 2.95 | 1280 x 288 | 2.95 |
| 50,000fps | 1280 x 448 | 3.04 | 1280 x 224 | 3.04 |
| 65,000fps | 1280 x 320 | 3.27 | 1280 x 160 | 3.27 |
| 75,000fps | 1280 x 288 | 3.15 | 1280 x 144 | 2.95 |
| 100,000fps | 1280 x 192 | 3.54 | 1280 x 96 | 3.54 |
| 120,000fps | 1280 x 160 | 3.54 | 1280 x 80 | 3.54 |
| 150,000fps | 1280 x 96 | 4.73 | 1280 x 48 | 4.73 |
| 200,000fps | 1280 x 64 | 5.32 | 1280 x 32 | 5.32 |
| 400,000fps | 1280 x 32 | 5.32 | 1280 x 16 | 5.32 |
* Recording Time is with 64GB memory 12-bit recording (without memory segmentation and block partitioning).
* H x V Resolutions can be specified as per the unit of 16x16 pixels (When in Normal Mode)
Resolution Chart
| ACS-3 M16 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Rate (fps) |
Normal Mode H×V(pixel) |
Boost Mode *5 H×V(pixel) |
Boost4 Mode *5 HxV (pixel) |
| 50~14,000 | 1280×896 | - | - |
| 16,000 | 1280×800 | 1280×896 | - |
| 17,000 | 1280×720 | 1280×896 | - |
| 20,000 | 1280×624 | 1280×896 | - |
| 25,000 | 1280×496 | 1280×896 | - |
| 30,000 | 1280×400 | 1280×800 | 1280x896 |
| 40,000 | 1280×288 | 1280×576 | 1280x896 |
| 50,000 | 1280×224 | 1280×448 | 1280x896 |
| 65,000 | 1280×160 | 1280×320 | 1280x640 |
| 75,000 | 1280×144 | 1280×288 | 1280x512 |
| 100,000 | 1280×96 | 1280×192 | 1280x384 |
| 120,000 | 1280×80 | 1280×160 | 1280x256 |
| 150,000 | 1280×48 | 1280×96 | 1280x192 |
| 200,000 | 1280×32 | 1280×64 | 1280x128 |
| 400,000 | 1280×16 | 1280×32 | 1280x64 |
*5 Boost Mode is available only with Mono models.
Options
- ACS Camera
- Tripod Plate
- Standard Comm. Cable
- NAC Control Software MLink
- Operation Manual
- AC Adapter (Power Supply)
- F-Mount Adapter
- C-Mount Adapter
- EF Mount Adapter Adapter
- V-PAD
- Analog Wave Inserter
- Built-in SSD
- AUX Cable
- SYNC Cable
- Carrying Case
Configuration Overview
