CAL3

An iQ-LED V2 light source for the calibration and characterization of wide-angle lenses

CAL3 integrating sphere

Product Overview

Calibration and characterization of wide-angle lenses. The CAL3 is a 0.29 m integrating sphere that uses iQ-LED V2 technology to illuminate a 38 mm concave curved opening. This type of opening, unlike the flat opening in CAL1, is ideal for cameras with a wide-angle lens, as it provides a 180-degree field of view for the camera under test. A bowl-shaped, non-reflective diffuser filter at the sphere opening ensures uniformity >95%. iQ-LED V2 technology is a light source that is capable of generating custom spectra to replicate various light sources in a test lab environment. The CAL3 has one iQ-LED V2 element built into the back of the sphere, and it uses 20 LED channels to recreate almost any light spectrum for your camera testing. As a result of the short response time of the iQ-LED V2, a full calibration can be performed in less than a second, provided the camera's image processing and transfer are fast enough. The CAL3 uses a mini-spectrometer with a spectral range of 350–860 nm to achieve higher spectral resolution and sensitivity. iQ-LED control software is provided with the CAL3. An iQ-LED API is also available for integration into your custom design. CAL3-XL We also offer a larger version of the CAL3 for larger camera and lens systems. Check out the CAL3-XL product page for more details.

The CAL3 is a 0.29 m integrating sphere that uses iQ-LED V2 technology to illuminate a 38 mm concave curved opening. This type of opening, unlike the flat opening in CAL1, is ideal for cameras with a wide-angle lens, as it provides a 180-degree field of view for the camera under test. A bowl-shaped, non-reflective diffuser filter at the sphere opening ensures uniformity >95%.

iQ-LED V2 technology is a light source that is capable of generating custom spectra to replicate various light sources in a test lab environment. The CAL3 has one iQ-LED V2 element built into the back of the sphere, and it uses 20 LED channels to recreate almost any light spectrum for your camera testing.

As a result of the short response time of the iQ-LED V2, a full calibration can be performed in less than a second, provided the camera's image processing and transfer are fast enough.

The CAL3 uses a mini-spectrometer with a spectral range of 350–860 nm to achieve higher spectral resolution and sensitivity.

iQ-LED control software is provided with the CAL3. An iQ-LED API is also available for integration into your custom design.

CAL3-XL

We also offer a larger version of the CAL3 for larger camera and lens systems. Check out the CAL3-XL product page for more details.

Key Benefits

iQ-LED light source

The CAL3 is an integrating sphere that uses iQ-LED technology to generate custom spectra for more accurate and flexible camera testing.

High uniformity

The CAL3 achieves >96% illumination uniformity in the active chart area.

Production Line Calibration

Thanks to its unique design, the CAL3 can be easily integrated into production lines and compact test environments.

Luminance and color shading

Our CAL devices can be used to measure luminance and perform color shading measurements.

Software and APIs

CAL3 can be controlled using the iQ-LED control software, and we also offer an iQ-LED API.

Use Case

Typical application area

Wide-Angle Camera Testing

Many camera systems use wide-angle lenses to capture more of the scene. These lenses are particularly important in the automotive and security industries, where capturing a wider field of view is essential for performance and safety, e.g., seeing all oncoming traffic or seeing a pedestrian at the edge of the scene. As a result, proper calibration and characterization of these systems are crucial for determining overall performance. The CAL3 is an ideal solution for calibrating camera systems with a 180° field of view. It uses iQ-LED technology, enabling you to generate custom spectra to simulate almost any real-world light source.

Documentation

Download technical specifications and other important documents.

CAL3 Datasheet

Technical specifications and product details

CAL3 User Manual

Complete operating instructions

CAL Product Line Flyer

A basic overview of the CAL product line

iQ-LED control software user manual

Complete operating instructions for the iQ-LED control software

Software Downloads

Download the latest version of the iQ-LED Software. Click here for documentation.

iQ-LED Control Software

iQ-LED software V3.6.0 - Windows 64bit installer

iQ-LED API

Please contact our sales team for the download link.

Technical Specifications

Light source 1 x iQ-LED V2: 41 SMD high power LEDs / 20 color channels / 4000 step control per channel and 32 kHz PWM (switchable to 1000 steps with 128 kHz)
Spectral range 380 – 820 nm
Uniformity> 95% | FoV < 160° at min. 10 mm depth inside diffuser | 160°-180° FOV at min. 20 mm depth inside diffuser
Predefined standard illuminantsD50, D55, D65, D75, A, B, C, E - Planckian spectral curve by selected temperature (1900 - 18000 K)
Illumination stability+/- 1% when stabilized (2% after switching D illuminants in the first 5 seconds)
Maximum / Minimum illumination valuesmax. up to 7000 lx for standard D illuminants / min. down to 25 lx, depending on illuminant and required curve fit /CRI
Dimension (W x H x D)290 x 300 x 400 mm
Weight 2.7 kg

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