Vision Research, a leading manufacturer of digital high‑speed imaging systems, is expanding its line of Phantom® Miro cameras to include a ruggedized body style. The Phantom Miro R-Series, the third member of the  Phantom Miro family, is targeted at applications in harsh environments where the camera must survive high shock and vibration as well as a broad range of operating temperatures. The Miro R-Series is offered in the same four performance levels available in the other Miro body styles—110, 310, 120 and 320S

“Our new Miro R-Series gives customers another choice in camera body style, expanding the number of applications for the camera family,” said Rick Robinson, Marketing Director at Vision Research. “The R-Series is targeted specifically towards those that need a ruggedized camera to withstand severe environmental conditions”

The Miro R-series is ideal for applications such as automotive crash tests, high-speed sleds and explosives research. As with the other Miro models, the R-Series has an external rechargeable battery (BP-U30 only) and the popular CineFlash non-volatile data storage system.  It includes flexible tools for both qualitative and quantitative analysis and is Phantom RCU compatible

Key Specifications of the Phantom Miro R-Series:

• >100G shock. Tested with a sawtooth wave, 11ms, 30 times, 3 axes (without lens or internal capping shutter)
• 25Grms random vibration; 20Hz to 2KHz, all axes, 10 min/axis, in accordance with MIL-STD-810G
• -20C to +50C operating temperature
• 0 – 50,000ft (15,240 meters) operational altitude
• Image-based Auto-Trigger
• Continuous recording
• Auto-exposure
• Multi-cine acquisition
• Gb Ethernet
• Rechargeable Battery (Sony BP-U30)Junction Box compatibility

In addition to the R-Series, the other two body styles included in the Phantom Miro family are the M-Series and the LC-Series.  The M-Series is targeted at applications where computer control is preferred, such as static installations in laboratories or test facilities where high-speed cines are immediately saved to a computer for viewing and analysis.  The LC-Series has an integrated flip-out LCD touchscreen for on-camera control and viewing of recorded cines.  It is best employed in applications where the camera is used in a variety of applications, often requiring portability.

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About Vision Research

Vision Research is a leading manufacturer of high-speed digital imaging systems that are indispensable across a wide variety of applications, including defense, automotive, engineering, science, medical research, industrial manufacturing, and packaging. The Wayne, N.J.-based company designs and manufactures the most comprehensive range of digital high-speed cameras available today, all of which deliver unsurpassed light-sensitivity, image resolution, acquisition speed and image quality.  

Over the course of its 60+ year history, Vision Research has earned numerous awards in recognition of its innovations in high-speed digital camera technology and sensor design. Vision Research digital high-speed cameras add a new dimension to the sense of sight, allowing the user to see details of an event when it’s too fast to see, and too important not to™. For additional information regarding Vision Research, please visit www.visionresearch.com.

Vision Research is a business unit of the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.