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 (All models suppoted)
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. Now it is also available for color models (monochrome output in boost mode), further it helps increasing the frame rate at the same resolution. 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 available on both Color and Monochrome models but output images are always monochrome in boost mode.
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*1). 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.
*1 Default setting
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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 |
| Image Quality Mode | Color ISO 2,000 ~ 16,000 / Mono ISO 10,000 ~ 80,000 |
| Sensitivity Mode | Color ISO 5,000 ~ 40,000 / Mono ISO 25,000 ~ 200,000 |
| Electric Shutter | 1/10 ~ 1/2,500,000sec |
| 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 |
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| Shooting Mode | Image Quality mode and Sensitivity mode can be selected |
| 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 Monochrome output in boost mode
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 Monochrome output in boost mode
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
