pco.dimax S

pco.dimax S1
super slow motion with high resolution

The pco.dimax S series provides super slow motion with high resolutions for a variety of applications. The model S1 delivers exciting frame rates in combination with high light sensitivity and high dynamic range.
The image data can be transferred via Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 or CameraLink interface. A diversity of trigger and synchronization possibilities makes the pco.dimax a real multi-tool.
Airbag- or material testing, flow and velocity analysis, quality control or impact studies – pco.dimax S cameras are flexible in their performance for use in different applications.

pco.dimax S4
super slow motion with high resolution

The pco.dimax S series provides super slow motion with high resolutions for a variety of applications. The model S4 delivers exciting frame rates in combination with high light sensitivity and high dynamic range.
The image data can be transferred via Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 or CameraLink interface. A diversity of trigger and synchronization possibilities makes the pco.dimax a real multi-tool.
Airbag- or material testing, flow and velocity analysis, quality control or impact studies – pco.dimax S cameras are flexible in their performance for use in different applications.

For further information see product data sheet.

All products at a glance – the high-speed product overview.

Key Features

  • 4467 fps @ full resolution 1008 x 1008 pixel (pco.dimax S1)
  • 1279 fps @ full resolution 2016 x 2016 pixel (pco.dimax S4)
  • excellent image and color quality
  • 12 bit dynamic range
  • NO additional black reference calibration required
  • 9, 18, 36 GB inbuilt image memory
  • exposure time range 1.5 µs – 40 ms
  • multiple trigger options
  • master-slave camera synchronisation (up to 5 cameras)
  • IRIG B timecode function
  • Interfaces: USB 3.0, GigE/USB 2.0, CameraLink

Technical Data

parameter unit setpoint pco.dimax S
resolution (hor x ver) pixel 1008 x 1008 (pco.dimax S1)

2016 x 2016 (pco.dimax S4)

pixel size (hor x ver) µm 11.0 x 11.0
peak quantum efficiency % @ 600 nm typ. 50
dynamic range A/D bit 12
readout noise e- rms 23
frame rate fps monochrome (color) 1279 (1102)
exposure time range s 1.5 µs – 40 ms
region of interest (ROI) steps of 48 x 4 pixel (centered)
optical input Nikon F-mount
data interface GigE, USB 2.0,
Camera Link,
USB 3.0

  • high speed particle image velocimetry (PIV)
  • hyper velocity impact studies
  • automobile crash tests
  • tensile tests
  • airbag inflation
  • spray imaging
  • hydrodynamics
  • sparks in electronical switches
  • combustions imaging
  • semiconductor quality control
  • fast events in nature and machine
  • super slow motion