
The i-SPEED 2 high video camera is an invaluable tool for general research and development requirements, with recording rates of up to 33,000 fps and instant playback & analysis via the CDU.
Benefits include:
Quick to set-up and simple to use
Onboard synchronization of 2 channels of analog data
Dual CDU / PC Operation
Onboard editing suite with MJPEG compression
Onboard measurement function
Specification:
Olympus quality custom designed CMOS 800x600 sensor
Full resolution recordings to 1,000 fps
33,000 fps maximum recording speed
Monochrome or Color 2GB and 4GB upgradeable Memory Options
Ruggedised HiG options (100G)
100 Base T Ethernet Connection
Trigger options 0-5V TTL / Normal / ROC / BROC
C-mount lens connection
Download to CF Card
Control Methods:
Cameras may be operated as stand-alone system with the patented Controller Display Unit (CDU) or by PC via BaseT Ethernet connection.
Software:
Control for PC conection and basic operation
Control-Pro for more advanced analysis
Minimum PC Recommendations:
Windows 2000 operating system
2GHz processor
512Mb of memory
20GB hard disk
High-speed graphics adaptor
100 BaseT Ethernet
| Camera Specifications | i-SPEED LT | i-SPEED 2 | i-SPEED TR | i-SPEED 3 | i-SPEED FS | i-SPEED PL |
| Sensor Type | Custom CMOS | Custom CMOS | Custom CMOS | Custom CMOS | Custom CMOS | Custom CMOS |
| Sensor Resolution | 800 x 600 | 800 x 600 | 1280 X 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 X 1024 | 1280 x 1024 |
| Sensor Size | 14 mm (diagonal) 8.4mm x 11.2mm | 14 mm (diagonal) 8.4mm x 11.2mm | 34.423 mm (diagonal) 21.504mm x 26.88mm | 34.423 mm (diagonal) 21.504mm x 26.88mm | 34.423 mm (diagonal) 21.504mm x 26.88mm | 34.423 mm (diagonal) 21.504mm x 26.88mm |
| Pixel Size | 14 Micron | 14 Micron | 21 Micron | 21 Micron | 21 Micron | 21 Micron |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 Default
3 Presets |
4:3 Default
6 Presets |
5:4 Default
User selectable 9 Presets |
5:4 Default
User selectable 9 Presets |
5:4 Default
User selectable 9 Presets |
5:4
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| Full Sensor Resolution to | 1000 fps | 1000 fps | 2000 fps | 2000 fps | 2000 fps | 2000 fps |
| Sensor Options | mono / colour | mono / colour | mono / colour | mono / colour | mono / colour | colour |
| Maximum Frame Speed | 2000 fps | 33,000 fps | 10,000 fps | 150,000 fps | 1,000,000 fps | 5000 fps |
| Global Shutter | 5 µs | 5 µs | 2.16 µs | 2.16 µs (HQ mode) / 1µs (QS mode) | 0.2 µs | 1.4 degrees |
| Bit Depth | 8 bit | 8 bit | 10 bit | 10 bit | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Internal Memory Options | 1GB / 2GB / 4GB | 2GB / 4GB | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB / 16GB | 8GB/16GB |
| Lens Mount | C-Mount | C-Mount | F-Mount | F-Mount | F-Mount | PL Mount |
| HiG Options | - | 100G | - | 100G | 100G | - |
| Compact Flash | Type II Sandisk 1GB, PCMCIA Adaptor | Type II Sandisk 1GB, 2GB |
Type I or Type II, Lexar/Danelec/Sandisk
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB |
Type I or Type II, Lexar/Danelec/Sandisk
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB |
Type I or Type II, Lexar/Danelec/Sandisk
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB |
Type I or Type II, Lexar/Danelec/Sandisk
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB |
| Ethernet Signal | - | 10/100 BASE T Auto | 10/100/1000 BASE T Gigabit | 10/100/1000 BASE T Gigabit | 10/100/1000 BASE T Gigabit | - |
| Composite Video Signal Out | NTSC/PAL Switchable | NTSC/PAL Switchable | NTSC/PAL Switchable | NTSC/PAL Switchable | NTSC/PAL Switchable | NTSC/PAL Switchable |
| S-Video Signal Out | - | Industry Standard | Industry Standard | Industry Standard | Industry Standard | Industry Standard |
| SVGA Signal Out | - | SVGA 800 x 600 60Hz | - | - | - | - |
| Trigger In | 0-5V TTL, 12V Maximum | 0-5V TTL, 12V Maximum, ROC, BROC | 0-5V TTL, 12V Maximum TTL, ROC, BROC | 0-5V TTL, 12V Maximum TTL, Video Trigger, ROC, BROC | 0-5V TTL, 12V Maximum TTL, Video Trigger, ROC, BROC | 0-5V TTL |
| Analogue Data Signal In | - | 2 x 0-5V |
Syncronisation to external data box available
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Syncronisation to external data box available
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Syncronisation to external data box available
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| Camera Dimensions | 115mm(W) x 110mm (H) x 233mm(L) | 115mm(W) x 110mm (H) x 233mm (L) | 112mm (W) x 141mm (H) x 341mm (L) | 112mm (W) x 141mm (H) x 341mm (L) | 112mm (W) x 141mm (H) x 341mm (L) | 112mm (W) x 141mm (H) x 341mm (L) |
| Camera Weight | 2kg | 2kg | 4kg | 5kg inc. battery | 5kg inc. battery | 5kg inc. battery |
| Camera Input Voltage | 12V DC +/- 10% (110-240V AC) | 12V DC +/- 10% (110-240V AC) | 14V DC -0% to 28V +5% (110-240V AC) | 14V DC -0% to 28V +5% (110-240V AC) | 14V DC -0% to 28V +5% (110-240V AC) | 14V DC -0% to 28V +5% (110-240V AC) |
| Camera Power Consumption | 36W Maximum | 36W Maximum | Camera 70W max System 80W max. | Camera 70W max System 80W max. | Camera 70W max System 80W max. | Camera 70W max System 80W max. |
| Battery | External battery option | External battery option | Li-on, 10.8v, 45 minutes continuous usage Optional extra | Li-on, 10.8v, 45 minutes continuous usage | Li-on, 10.8v, 45 minutes continuous usage | Li-on, 10.8V, 45 minutes continuous usage |
| Temperature | Operation: 0ºC to +40ºC Storage: -20ºC to +60ºC | Operation: 0ºC to +40ºC Storage: -20ºC to +60ºC |
Operation: 0ºC to +40ºC
Storage: -20ºC to +60ºC |
Operation: 0ºC to +40ºC
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Operation: 0ºC to +40ºC
Storage: -20ºC to +60ºC |
Operation: 0ºC to +40ºC
Storage: -20ºC to +60ºC |
| Pressure | 71KPa - 106KPa | 71KPa - 106KPa | 71KPa - 106KPa | 71KPa - 106KPa | 71KPa - 106KPa | 71KPa - 106KPa |
| Relative Humidity | 95% at 40ºC Non-condensing | 95% at 40ºC Non-condensing | 95% at 40ºC Non-condensing | 95% at 40ºC Non-condensing | 95% at 40ºC Non-condensing | 95% at 40ºC Non-condensing |
| Software | ||||||
| Viewer | Supplied as standard | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | Compatible | - |
| Control | - | Supplied as standard | Supplied as standard | Supplied as standard | Supplied as standard | - |
| Control Pro | Optional Extra | Optional Extra | Optional Extra | Optional Extra | Optional Extra | - |
| HSV2frames | Supplied as standard | |||||
| Tripod/ Accessory | ||||||
| Mounting | x1 1/4" Whitworth Thread | x1 1/4" Whitworth Thread | x5 1/4" Whitworth Thread, 3 sides | x5 1/4" Whitworth Thread, 3 sides | x5 1/4" Whitworth Thread, 3 sides | x5 1/4" Whitworth Thread, 3 sides |
| CDU Display | ||||||
| CDU Dimensions | 267mm(W) x 210mm(H) x 43mm(L) | 267mm(W) x 210mm(H) x 43mm(L) | 267mm(W) x 210mm(H) x 43mm(L) | 267mm(W) x 210mm(H) x 43mm(L) | 267mm(W) x 210mm(H) x 43mm(L) | x5 1/4" Whitworth Thread, 3 sides |
| CDU Display | 8.4 inch LCD Daylight viewing | 8.4 inch LCD Daylight viewing | 8.4 inch LCD Daylight viewing | 8.4 inch LCD Daylight viewing | 8.4 inch LCD Daylight viewing | 8.4 inch LCD Daylight viewing |
| CDU Weight | 1.25kg | 1.25kg | 1.25kg | 1.25kg | 1.25kg | 1.25kg |
| CDU Input Voltage | 12V +/- 10% | 12V +/- 10% | 12V +/- 10% | 12V +/- 10% | 12V +/- 10% | 12V +/- 10% |
| CDU Power Consumption | 8W Maximum | 8W Maximum | 8W Maximum | 8W Maximum | 8W Maximum | 8W Maximum |
| Carry CaseSupplied as standard | ||||||
| Dimensions | 535mm (W) x 430mm (H) x 210mm (L) | 535mm (W) x 430mm (H) x 210mm (L) | 560mm (W) x 270mm (H) x 450mm (L) | 560mm (W) x 270mm (H) x 450mm (L) | 560mm (W) x 270mm (H) x 450mm (L) | 625mm (W) x 297mm (H) x 500mm (L) |
| Weight | 4.7Kg without contents | 4.7Kg without contents | 8.2Kg without contents | 8.2Kg without contents | 8.2Kg without contents | 8.2Kg without contents |
| Record time at full resolution (secs.) | ||||||
| 1GB Monochrome | 2.25 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2GB Monochrome | 4.5 | 4.5 | - | - | - | - |
| 4GB Monochrome | 9 | 9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | - |
| 4GB Monochrome HG | - | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| 8GB Monochrome | - | - | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | - |
| 8GB Monochrome HG | - | - | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | - |
| 16GB Monochrome | - | - | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | - |
| 1GB Color | 2.25 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2GB Color | 4.5 | 4.5 | - | - | - | - |
| 4GB Color | 9 | 9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | - |
| 4GB Color HG | - | 9 | - | - | - | - |
| 8GB Color | - | - | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 16GB Color | - | - | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Additional Features | ||||||
| Shutter for FPN reference | N | Automatic, mechanical | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Sealed sensor | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Sensor laser alignment | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Tool-free back-focus mechanism | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Onboard Measurement of Distance, Speed, Angle, Angular Velocity | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Economy Modes for Extended Records Times | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| i-CHEQ External Status Monitoring Lights | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| i-FOCUS object focus confirmation | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Luminance Histogram for Correct Illumination | N | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Integral Battery for Back-up or unsupported operation | N - External battery option | N - External battery option | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Motion Video Trigger | N | N | N | Y | Y | N |
| Store up to 5 Different User Settings | N | N | N | Y | Y | N |
| Logoload to install your own corporate logo | N | N | N | Y | Y | N |
| Permanent text on each frame | N | N | N | Y | Y | N |
| IRIG-B time stamping and synchronisation | N | N - External IRIG available | N | N | Y | N |
| Random Snapshot Mode - enable one frame per synch pulse | N | N | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Record Time at full resolution (secs.) | i-SPEED 1GB (Not upgradeable) | i-SPEED 2 (Upgradeable) | i-SPEED 3 (Upgradeable) |
| 1GB Monchrome | 1.25 | - | - |
2GB Monchrome | - | 4.5 | - |
4GB Monchrome | - | 9 | 1.2 |
4GB Monchrome HG | - | 9 | - |
8GB Monchrome | - | - | 2.4 |
16GB Monchrome | - | - | 4.9 |
1GB Colour | 1.25 | - | - |
2GB Colour | - | 4.5 | - |
4GB Colour | - | 9 | 1.2 |
4GB Colour HG | - | 9 | - |
8GB Colour | - | - | 2.4 |
16GB Colour | - | - | 4.9 |
| Additional Features | i-SPEED 1GB | i-SPEED 2 | i-SPEED 3 |
| Onboard Measurement of Distance, Speed, Angle, Angular Velocity | - | Y | Y |
Economy Modes for Extended Records Times | - | Y | Y |
i-CHEQ External Status Monitoring Lights | - | - | Y |
i-Focus Object Focus Confirmation | - | - | Y |
Luminance Histogram for Correct Illumination | - | - | Y |
Integral Battery for Back-up or unsupported operation | - | - | Y |
Motion Video Trigger | - | - | Y |
Store up to 5 Different User Settings | - | - | Y |
Logoload to install your own corporate logo | - | - | Y |
Permanent text on each frame | - | - | Y |
The i-SPEED Software Suite is designed to mirror the ease-of-use and high specification power of the camera range. There are two levels of PC software for all cameras:
Control - supplied as standard with i-SPEED 2 and i-SPEED 3

Control-Pro - optional extra upgrade

i-SPEED Viewer Software
In order to allow the sharing of i-SPEED video files, Olympus provides the i-SPEED Viewer software as a free of charge download.
i-SPEED 1GB is not Ethernet enabled and is supplied with the Viewer software.
The i-SPEED Software Suite may be purchased separately to enable saved image manipulation and analysis as described.
Minimum PC Recommendations:
Optimum PC Recommendations:
CDU (Controller Display Unit)
The unique Olympus CDU incorporates a large 8.4" high resolution LCD monitor, giving the user a compact and easy to operate system. No extra monitor or PC is required for operation.
The CDU provides interaction with an intuitive, user-friendly menu structure, allowing the operator to control the entire system. Settings can be changed by the simple press of a button - change the frame rate and shutter, then record and instantly review the action. Distance, velocity and angular displacement measurements are possible on the playback image. The 'clip select editor' allows the user to quickly identify and save relevant image frames. Save only what you need to optimize
download speeds and data file size.
Note: The i-SPEED CDU contains Mercury, please dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal laws
| Dimensions | 267 (W) x 210 (H) x 43mm (L) |
| Weight | 1.25kg |
| Display | 8.4" LCD daylight viewing |
| Input Voltage | 12V ± 10% |
| Power Consumption | 8W Maximum |
PC Connection
To meet the software requirements of users at all levels, a number of options are available. These include Control Pro, Data Acquisition and GPS/IRIG Hardware modules. |
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| Minimum PC Recommendations:
Windows 2000 operating system 2GHz processor 512Mb of memory 20GB hard disk High-speed graphics adaptor 100 Base T Ethernet | Optimum PC Recommendations: Windows XP operating system 3GHz processor 2GB of memory 500GB hard drive for video storage High-speed graphics adaptor 1Gb Ethernet |
Joint CDU / PC operation
Cameras may be jointly operated by both CDU and PC where applications demand the best of both worlds. Users of multiple cameras, or cameras placed in restricted areas, use the CDU to set-up their cameras (adjusting focus, selecting frame and shutter speeds) and set them into the record cycle. The CDU is 'hot connectable' and therefore a single CDU can be used to set-up multiple cameras locally. Once the cameras have been triggered and the test has been completed the user may simply
download the video data from each camera via the Ethernet connection with the press of a single button.
The CDU makes local set-up quick and easy, and the Ethernet connection allows for quick and reliable remote download
Remote Visual Inspection
Olympus has over 30 years of expertise in remote visual inspection and can offer both rigid borescopes and flexible fiberscopes to suit all applications, allowing inspection of areas that cannot normally be reached without disassembly.
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Microscopes
A complete range of adaptors are available to connect the i-SPEED cameras to Olympus Microscopes. |
| Lenses A choice of F-mount and C-mount lenses provide the versatility between zoom and magnification without compromising image quality. Extension tubes are also available and can offer increased magnification. |
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Lighting Olympus can offer a large selection of lighting equipment to suit the majority of applications. From 1000W focussed beam lighting for large machinery applications, to Olympus light sources for small detailed requirements such as enclosed areas and inside machinery. |
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Transportation
The i-SPEED Range is packaged in a durable, shipable hardcase, with the option of an additional softcase. The foam inserts will securely accomodate the standard camera set including all cables and software, with accessory lenses and the CDU. Soft and hard cases are also available for the full range of lighting equipment.
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