ToF 3D camera with 1.2 MP for every environment Discover Nion
Next-level time-of-flight
Nion combines superior spatial resolution of 1.2 MP (@30 fps) with reliable depth precision – ensuring detailed 3D data even in challenging environments. Housed in a robust IP67 enclosure, it delivers stable depth information even in sunlight. Whether for fine structures or cost-efficient 3D capture, Nion is the appropriate solution for applications that require both high detail and reliable depth data.
Nion sets new standards in the iToF class
Powered by the advanced 1.2 MP indirect time-of-flight sensor AF0130 from onsemi's Hyperlux ID family, Nion delivers high-resolution 3D depth data in real time, even in dynamic environments with moving objects.
In this method, distance is not determined by the direct transit time of individual light pulses, but is calculated indirectly from the phase shift of a modulated light signal between transmission and reception. This measurement principle allows simultaneous depth capture for every pixel of the sensor and is therefore particularly suitable for compact 3D cameras with high frame rates and robust capture of moving scenes.
More details thanks to high XY resolution
With 1.2 megapixels, the Nion depth sensor offers up to four times more spatial resolution than many ToF cameras with VGA sensors available on the market. This means that objects in the 3D image are resolved more precisely – edges appear clearer and smaller objects can be detected and measured more reliably.
Reliable even in varying light conditions
No need to worry about ambient light: Nion delivers equally reliable depth data in low light, artificial and sunlight. This makes Nion ideal for applications with changing lighting conditions – from production halls to partially shaded outdoor areas.
Blur-free depth images in motion
The Nion iToF sensor combines a global shutter, pixel-internal memory and a fast readout structure. This allows even fast movements to be captured reliably and sharply. Depth calculation takes place directly in the sensor – in real time, without latency and without external processing.
Designed for indoor and outdoor use
Nion operates with active laser light in 940 nm wavelength range, which is optimally matched to the spectral sensitivity of the onsemi AF0130 sensor. This means they can be used both indoors under artificial lighting and outdoors in sunlight – one camera is all you need.
Easy software integration with IDS peak and GigE Vision
The combination of user-friendly API with IDS peak and the GigE Vision standard enables quick integration and flexible use in a wide range of 3D applications with high demands on resolution and efficiency.
Nion 3D data
Inside the box: Items of varying sizes and shapes in a transport box to be identified or checked for completeness.
Captured in 1.5 meter mode at 1.2 megapixel resolution.
- Distance
- 500 - 840 mm
- Operation mode
- Uar1500QuadVGA
- Flying pixel threshold
- 49
- Noise filter level
- 16
- Confidence threshold
- 250
- Exposure time
- 0.5 ms
- Digital gain
- 1
- Analogue gain
- 1
Sorting tray: Box with sorting shelves, filled with various parts (3–6 cm in height) for detection, identification and picking processes.
Captured in 0.75 meter mode at 1.2 megapixel resolution.
- Distance
- 440 - 540 mm
- Operation mode
- Uar750QuadVGA
- Flying pixel threshold
- 2.19
- Noise filter level
- 32
- Confidence threshold
- 15
- Exposure time
- 0.5 ms
- Digital gain
- 2.0
- Analogue gain
- 1.0
Wide volume: Various sizes of cartons and a cable drum in front of a wall within a field of view 2 m wide and 1.3 m high, at a distance of 1.5 m.
Captured in 6 meter mode in VGA resolution.
- Distance
- 1000 - 1600 mm
- Operation mode
- Uar6000VGA
- Flying pixel threshold
- 22
- Noise filter level
- 8
- Confidence threshold
- 100
- Exposure time
- 0.5 ms
- Digital gain
- 4.0
- Analogue gain
- 1.0
Rotating fan: A snapshot of a rotating 120 mm fan with 7 blades, spinning at 600 rpm.
Captured at 30 fps in 0.75-meter mode at 1.2-megapixel resolution.
- Distance
- 550 - 600 mm
- Operation mode
- Uar750QuadVGA
- Flying pixel threshold
- 20
- Noise filter level
- 16
- Confidence threshold
- 85
- Exposure time
- 0.2 ms
- Digital gain
- 6.0
- Analogue gain
- 1.0
Technical details about Nion
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Discover the power of Nion
Get a first glimpse of the capabilities provided by Nion, learn about the benefits of iToF technology, and realize how easy it is to calibrate a 3D workspace and capture your first 3D image within the IDS Cockpit.
01:03 – Overview of 3D imaging technologies
04:24 – Why time-of-flight?
06:25 – Key advantages of iToF technology
06:46 – IDS Nion: features, advantages and applications
10:28 – Simple software setup and workspace calibration
12:12 – Practical application examples
ToF becomes high-resolution
Find out in our technical article how modern iToF technology is setting 3D image processing in motion.
Nion time-of-flight insights with real-world applications
Discover how the Nion ToF camera delivers high‑resolution 3D data, robust outdoor performance, and reliable results for fast‑moving and challenging applications.
00:51 - Introduction Nion with OnSemi Hyperlux sensor
02:48 - Time-of-flight technology and moving objects
04:15 - Real-world use cases
10:46 - Mechanical details of the Nion camera
11:45 - Software
12:45 - easy-to-use IDS peak Cockpit
13:20 - Summary
The Nion 3D camera has received the following award:
