A first of its kind, the Dragonfly® S is a practical solution for various applications, from factory automation to life science instrumentation. Its lightweight, compact, and modular design speeds up the early stages of imaging application development for volume-based applications, multi-camera systems, and at-scale manufacturing.
When combined with sensor options from onsemi®, Sony®, and Teledyne e2v®, Dragonfly S is perfect for handheld or embedded device applications, including 3D scanning, automated optical inspection, biometric kiosk solutions, ophthalmoscopy, and more.
Dragonfly S Series
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Overview
Rapidly Test, Develop, and Deploy
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The Teledyne IIS Dragonfly® S camera series was created to enable modularity and simplicity. It empowers vision system designers by allowing them to create custom camera configurations that precisely meet their requirements. It provides essential machine vision features while maintaining camera reliability.
Its compact, cost-effective design speeds up development and simplifies part selection, making it ideal for at-scale manufacturing, volume-driven applications, and multi-camera systems.
Dragonfly S is compatible with a wide range of image sensors from industry leaders, including onsemi®, Sony®, and Teledyne e2v®, ensuring high-quality imaging performance for various vision applications.
Lightweight and Compact Design
The Dragonfly S’s small size and lightweight aluminum case contribute to its portability. It is available in designs ranging from board-level to fully-cased models to satisfy the requirements of various imaging systems.
Simple Integration
Cased models meet EMC Class B standards, reducing the need for further shielding in EMI-sensitive environments. Small electronics connect directly to USB power, eliminating unnecessary cabling and simplifying system design for portable applications.
Built-in Reliability
Universal locking adapters relieve strain on the micro-B USB connector, and onboard image buffering guarantees that every frame is reliably transferred to the host CPU.
Modular Options
Dragonfly S can support up to 20 camera configurations for each image sensor. Options are available for:
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- S-mount or CS-mount
- Back or side USB connector
- Color or Mono Sensor
- Full case, partial case, or bare board
Evaluation Kit with Multiple Configurations
Choose the preferred CS-mount case camera (mono/color, USB back/side connector) and use the Evaluation Kit (EVAL-KIT-DR-U3) to test seven different configuration options to meet design requirements:
- C-mount Full Case
- C-mount Partial Case
- CS-mount Full Case
- CS-mount Partial Case
- S-mount Full Case
- S-mount Partial Case
- Board Level camera without lens mount
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Camera Features
Dragonfly S provides a wide range of machine vision features to meet the core imaging application needs:
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| Software/Hardware Trigger |
User presets |
| Region of Interest |
Serial communication |
| Binning |
Strobe |
| Chunk (metadata) |
Aux voltage from USB bus |
| Gamma, lookup table, White Balance, Black Level |
Logic blocks, Counters and Timers |
Comprehensive Software Support
Dragonfly S is GenICam-compliant and works seamlessly with Teledyne's Spinnaker SDK for image acquisition and control and Sapera Processing for advanced image processing. It also integrates with major image processing software to enable versatile application development.
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Application Use Cases
Medical Devices
Long Product Lifecycle
Dragonfly S provides a variety of sensors, including those with near-infrared capabilities, for eye care equipment manufacturers who make instruments such as corneal and retinal examination equipment. Dragonfly S cameras provide system manufacturers with long life cycles for product stability.
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Factory Automation
Core Imaging Features
Dragonfly S is well-suited to alignment and measurement applications in factory automation and tooling. The fully cased models are designed for simple field maintenance and dependability in high-volume manufacturing environments.
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Portable Devices
Compact and Streamlined System Design
Dragonfly S excels in compact and portable devices because it allows power to be drawn directly from the USB bus via its GPIO. This feature powers small LEDs and electronics, simplifying cabling requirements and improving system aesthetics.
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EMI-Sensitive Environments
Superior EMC Compliance
Dragonfly S ensures EMC Class B compliance for vision-based monitoring systems. This high level of compliance allows for direct integration in environments sensitive to EMI radiation without additional shielding (e.g., hospitals with MRI and X-ray machines, security screening checkpoints, etc.).
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Having worked with multiple Teledyne IIS camera series for over a decade, I had high expectations for the Dragonfly series as an upgrade to one of the existing camera lines we use in our high-performance Eye-tracking systems. I'm pleased to say that it not only met but exceeded our expectations. The Dragonfly's flexible configurations made it very straightforward to integrate into our existing workflow. The Dragonfly provides a cost-effective solution to our need for high-quality machine vision cameras and has become an invaluable asset for our Eye-tracking systems.
Dr. Craig Hennessey, PhD, Peng Gazepoint
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