Name: WILDCAT/WILDCAT+
Brand: Photonis

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Wildcat 640 Series

Specification

Wildcat 640 series is based on an in-house developed, temperature stabilized InGaAs detector with a 640 x 512 pixel resolution. The Wildcat 640 cameras are offered with high frame of up to 220 Hz. The camera comes with a CameraLink^TM or USB3 Vision interface and features low weight and power. The Wildcat 640 is suitable for SWIR hyperspectral imaging, semiconductor inspection and laser beam analysis.

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Frame rate up to 220 Hz or 110 Hz
Low noise and high dynamic range
CameraLink or USB3 Vision interfacing options
Small SWIR area-scan camera

Mechanical Specifications	Wildcat 640 CL 100	Wildcat 640 U3V 100	Wildcat 640 CL 200	Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens	316	358	316	358
Optical interface	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42
Connector USB	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink	Standard SDR	-	Standard SDR	-
Connector power/trigger/serial command	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)

Environmental & Power Specifications	Wildcat 640 CL 100	Wildcat 640 U3V 100	Wildcat 640 CL 200	Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Operating case temperature [°C]	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]	<6	<6	<6	<6
Power supply voltage	DC 12 V	DC 12 V	DC 12 V	DC 12 V
Shock	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
IP rating	IP40	IP40	IP40	IP40
Regulatory compliance	CE	CE	CE	CE

Electro-Optical Specifications	Wildcat 640 CL 100	Wildcat 640 U3V 100	Wildcat 640 CL 200	Wildcat 640 U3V 200
Image format [pixels]	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512
Pixel pitch [µm]	20	20	20	20
Detector type	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
Sensor temperature stabilization	TE cooler	TE cooler	TE cooler	TE cooler
Integration type	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
Optical fill factor	100%	100%	100%	100%
Spectral range [nm]	900 - 1700	900 - 1700	900 - 1700	900 - 1700
Quantum efficiency	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]
Gain modes	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
Full well capacities [electrons]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]	110k [HG] & 600k [HDR]
Read noise [electrons]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]	80 [HG] & 250 [HDR]
Dark current [electrons/second]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]	<100k [at 288K sensor temp]
Read out mode	ITR	ITR	ITR	ITR
Pixel operability	>99%	>99%	>99%	>99%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HG: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HDR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]	110	110	220	220
Region of interest	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Min region size [pixels]	Min 1032 pixels	Min 1032 pixels	Min 1032 pixels	Min 1032 pixels
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]	>1 kHz	>1 kHz	>1 kHz	>1 kHz
Command and control	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision
Digital output format	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V

Wildcat+ 640

Specification

The Wildcat+ 640 series is based on a state-of-the-art InGaAs detector with 640 x 512 pixels and 20 μm pixel pitch. The camera offers superior, high resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant) and offers advanced on-board image processing. The Wildcat+ 640 camera outputs full frame images up to 300 Hz via either a CameraLink or USB3 Vision interface.

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Compact and industry-proven camera design
High-resolution SWIR imaging
Advanced on-board image processing performance
Designed for use in semiconductor chip and solar wafer inspection, display inspection (mobile phone and TV), microscopy and laser beam analysis.

Mechanical Specifications	Wildcat+ 640 CL 300	Wildcat+ 640 U3V 300
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens	316	358
Optical interface	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42
Connector USB	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink	Standard SDR	-
Connector power/trigger/serial command	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)

Environmental & Power Specifications	Wildcat+ 640 CL 300	Wildcat+ 640 U3V 300
perating case temperature [°C]	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]	<7	<7
Power supply voltage	DC 12 V	DC 12 V
Shock	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G

Electro-Optical Specifications	Wildcat+ 640 CL 300	Wildcat+ 640 U3V 300
Image format [pixels]	640 x 512	640 x 512
Pixel pitch [µm]	20	20
Detector type	InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC
Sensor temperature stabilization	TE cooler	TE cooler
Integration type	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
Optical fill factor	100%	100%
Spectral range [nm]	900 - 1700	900 - 1700
Quantum efficiency	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]
Gain modes	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range mode [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range mode [HDR]
Full well capacities [electrons]	65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]	65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]
Read noise [electrons]	45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]	45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]
Dark current [electrons/second]	<100k	<100k
Read out mode	ITR/IWR	ITR/IWR
Pixel operability	>99.5%	>99.5%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]	HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HG IWR 0.5 ms & 3 ms; TrueNUC ITR HG&HDR 0.1-20ms; TrueNUC IWR HG 3-20ms	HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms; HG IWR 0.5 ms & 3 ms; TrueNUC ITR HG&HDR 0.1-20ms; TrueNUC IWR HG 3-20ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]	300	300
Region of interest	Yes	Yes
Min region size [pixels]	8 x 8 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)	8 x 8 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]	>20 kHz	>20 kHz
Command and control	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision
Digital output format	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger	Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in	Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in

Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL

Specification

The Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL series is based upon a state-of-the-art uncooled InGaAs detector with 640x512 pixels and 20 μm pixel pitch. The WL version uses a special windowless sensor package for laser beam analysis applications. The camera offers superior, high-resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant) and offers advanced on-board image processing. The Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL cameras output full frame images at 220 Hz via either a CameraLink^TM or USB3 Vision interface

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Compact and industry-proven camera design
High-resolution SWIR imaging
Advanced on-board image processing performance
Designed for use in semiconductor chip and solar wafer inspection, display inspection (mobile phone and TV), microscopy and laser beam analysis.

Mechanical Specifications	Wildcat+ 640 TE0 CL 200	Wildcat+ 640 TE0 U3V 200	Wildcat+ 640 WL CL 200	Wildcat+ 640 WL U3V 200
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens	316	358	316	358
Optical interface	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42
Connector USB	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink	Standard SDR	-	Standard SDR	-
Connector power/trigger/serial command	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)

Environmental & Power Specifications	Wildcat+ 640 TE0 CL 200	Wildcat+ 640 TE0 U3V 200	Wildcat+ 640 WL CL 200	Wildcat+ 640 WL U3V 200
Operating case temperature [°C]	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]	<7	<7	<7	<7
Power supply voltage	DC 12 V	DC 12 V	DC 12 V	DC 12 V
Shock	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G
IP rating	IP40	IP40	IP40	IP40
Regulatory compliance	CE	CE	CE	CE

Electro-Optical Specifications	Wildcat+ 640 TE0 CL 200	Wildcat+ 640 TE0 U3V 200	Wildcat+ 640 WL CL 200	Wildcat+ 640 WL U3V 200
Image format [pixels]	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512	640 x 512
Pixel pitch [µm]	20	20	20	20
Detector type	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)
Sensor temperature stabilization	NA(uncooled)	NA(uncooled)	NA(uncooled)	NA(uncooled)
Integration type	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]	12.8 x 10.24 [diagonal 16.4]
Optical fill factor	100%	100%	100%	100%
Spectral range [nm]	900 - 1700	900 - 1700	900 - 1700	900 - 1700
Quantum efficiency	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]	~80% [typical peak value]
Gain modes	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]	High Gain [HG] & High Dynamic Range [HDR]
Full well capacities [electrons]	65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]	65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]	65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]	65k [HG] & 550k [HDR]
Read noise [electrons]	45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]	45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]	45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]	45 [HG] & 200 [HDR]
Dark current [electrons/second]	<100k	<100k	<100k	<100k
Read out modes	ITR/IWR	ITR/IWR	ITR/IWR	ITR/IWR
Pixel operability	>99.5%	>99.5%	>99.5%	>99.5%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]	HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms	HDR ITR: 0.5 ms; HG ITR: 0.5 ms & 5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]	220	220	220	220
Region of interest	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Min region size [pixels]	48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)	48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)	48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)	48 x 48 (step size 8 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y)
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]	>10 kHz	>10 kHz	>10 kHz	>10 kHz
Command and control	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision
Digital output format	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger	Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in	Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in	Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in	Connector: 2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V; CameraLink trigger in

Wildcat+ 1280

Specification

The Wildcat+ 1280 series is based upon a state-of-the-art InGaAs photodiode array with 1280x1024 pixels and 5 μm pixel pitch. The camera offers superior, high resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam compliant), and offers advanced onboard image processing. The Wildcat+ 1280 camera outputs full frame images at 120 Hz via either a CameraLinkTM or USB3 Vision interface.

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Compact and industry-proven camera design
High-resolution SWIR imaging
Advanced on-board image processing performance
Designed for use in semiconductor chip and solar wafer inspection, display inspection (mobile phone and TV), microscopy and laser beam analysis.

Mechanical Specifications	Wildcat+ 1280 CL	Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Approximate dimensions - excluding lens [width x height x length] [mm]	55 x 55 x 72	55 x 55 x 91.5
Weight [gr] - excluding lens	345	385
Optical interface	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42
Connector USB	-	USB 3.0 type micro-B
Connector CameraLink	Standard SDR	-
Connector power/trigger/serial command	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)	Lemo 1B.308 (unified connector)

Environmental & Power Specifications	Wildcat+ 1280 CL	Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Operating case temperature [°C]	From -40 to +70	From -40 to +70
Storage temperature [°C]	From -40 to +85	From -40 to +85
Power consumption [W]	<7	<7
Power supply voltage	DC 12 V	DC 12 V
Shock	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G	40 g, 11 ms, according to MIL-STD810G
Vibration	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G	5 g [20 to 2000 Hz], according to MIL-STD810G

Electro-Optical Specifications	Wildcat+ 1280 CL	Wildcat+ 1280 U3V
Image format [pixels]	1280 x 1024	1280 x 1024
Pixel pitch [µm]	5	5
Detector type	InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with ROIC
Sensor temperature stabilization	TE cooler	TE cooler
Integration type	Snapshot - global shutter	Snapshot - global shutter
Active area and diagonal [mm]	6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2]	6.4 x 5.12 [diagonal 8.2]
Optical fill factor	100%	100%
Spectral range [nm]	400 - 1700	400 - 1700
Quantum efficiency	~77% [typical peak value]	~77% [typical peak value]
Gain modes	Single Gain	Single Gain
Full well capacities [electrons]	160k	160k
Read noise [electrons]	200	200
Dark current [electrons/second]	<3k	<3k
Read out mode	IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR	IWR [< 7.5 ms] & ITR
Pixel operability	>99.5%	>99.5%
Preconfigured exposure time range [ms]	0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms	0.5 ms & 5 ms & 7.5 ms
Max frame rate [Hz] [full frame]	120	120
Region of interest	Yes	Yes
Min region size [pixels]	4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y]	4 x 8 [step size 4 pixels in X & 8 pixels in Y]
Max frame rate [Hz] [min region size]	>3 kHz	>3 kHz
Command and control	CameraLink Base	USB 3 Vision
Digital output format	CameraLink Base (16 bit)	USB 3 Vision (16 bit)
Trigger	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V	2 trigger in & 2 trigger out - LVCMOS 3.3 V CameraLink trigger in

Description

Wildcat/Wildcat+ series cameras are suitable for industrial implementations such as process monitoring, industrial machine vision and medical applications. The high-performance cameras also fit scientific uses. The cameras offer superior, high-resolution SWIR imaging capabilities, comes in a versatile and industry-proven Wildcat camera package (GenICam) compliant and offers on-board image processing. Wildcat 640 is an optimized SWIR solution combining the advantages of a small sized camera, high-speed operation, high sensitivity, and high dynamic range. Wildcat+ 640 series is a SWIR camera with a high frame rate at 300 Hz full and a very low noise of only 45e-. Combined with a large pixel pitch of 20 μm, this gives Wildcat+ 640 with a unique ability to work in low light environments. In Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL series, the WL version uses a special windowless sensor package for laser beam analysis applications. Wildcat+ 1280 is a high-resolution, SWIR megapixel camera for high precision inspection in laser monitoring, semiconductor inspection and other industrial applications.

Technical Information

Camera Specifications	Wildcat 640	Wildcat+ 640	Wildcat+ 640 TE0 and WL	Wildcat+ 1280
Pixel pitch	20 μm	20 μm	20 μm	5 μm
Image format	640 x 512 pixels	640 x 512 pixels	640 x 512 pixels	1280 x 1024 pixels
Spectral range	900 - 1700 nm	900 - 1700 nm	900 - 1700 nm	900 - 1700 nm
Max frame rate (full frame)	110 Hz or 220 Hz	300 Hz	220 Hz	120 Hz
Regulatory compliance	CE	CE	CE	CE
Detector type	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC (WL version comes without detector cover glass)	InGaAs photodiode array with CTIA ROIC
Power consumption	< 6 W	< 7 W	< 7 W	< 7 W
Camera weight	316 g or 358 g	316 g or 358 g	316 g or 358 g	345 g or 385 g
Optical interface	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42	C-mount or M42
Digital output format	CameraLink or USB3 Vision	CameraLink (16 bit) or USB3 Vision (16 bit)	CameraLink (16 bit) or USB3 Vision (16 bit)	CameraLink (16 bit) or USB3 Vision (16 bit)

Software and accessories

Software

Our standard IR software, Xeneth, is included with this camera. Find out more: Software | Xenics

Lenses

Our cameras are compatible with a wide variety of lenses.

We do not manufacture our own lenses, but instead offer a variety of third-party lenses that can be purchased directly from us. We guarantee compatibility for any lenses purchased directly from Xenics.

Frame Grabbers

The Xenics product range includes several products that require a frame grabber card to connect the camera to a PC.

The Euresys GRABLINK full, Imperx VCE-CLEX01 and National Instruments PCIe-1433 frame grabbers are fully integrated in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK. This means that you can use Xeneth software both to control the camera and to grab images, making abstraction of the proprietary frame grabber software.

Other frame grabbers properly integrating the CameraLink and GigE Vision protocol can be used in Xeneth and the Xeneth SDK, however only for command and control of the camera. To grab images you rely on the dedicated software provided by the frame grabber vendors.

Cables & Power Supplies

Xenics develops flexible and modular cameras resulting in a wide variety of camera interfaces. All these interfaces require unique cabling which we keep in stock. Next to interface cables we also offer separate power supplies.

Cases

Xenics ships its infrared cameras all over the world in high-grade custom cases. As our infrared cameras have different sizes, we have several case-types in stock guaranteeing a tight fit. The cases are made of polypropylene which makes them very sturdy. They are dustproof, watertight, stackable and can cope with temperatures between -40 °C and 80 °C. In addition, they are equipped with an automatic air pressure compensation valve allowing us to ship the cameras all over the globe.

Most of our infrared cameras come with a standard hardshell case upon purchasing.

Filters

A filter can be fitted in the C-mount lens adapter of most Xenics cameras. The following Xenics SWIR cameras have a standard filter holder in the C-mount adapter (only one filter can be mounted and filter has to be 25.4 mm in diameter):

Bobcat 320 and 640
Cheetah 640 CL
Xeva 320 (exceptions: Xeva 2.35)
Lynx

In order to lock the filter in the c-mount adapter, the following filter retainer ring has to be ordered from Xenics, part number: MEC-000614

For a list of suitable filters, please directly contact the filter supplier, Spectrogon, for filter purchases. Please check camera and filter documentation for compatible wavelength ranges.