Introduction to the Fastec HSi Series
Integrated High-Speed Digital Cameras
RDI Technologies Fastec HSi Series, featuring the HS5i and HS7i with Motion Amplification®, offers a fully integrated design for greater flexibility during field data collection.
Fastec HSi Series Highlights
- Available in HS5i and HS7i configurations
- HS7i-H Full HD (1080p) @ 2500 frames per second (10 bits)
- HS5i-Q 2560 x 2048 @ 253 frames per second
- HS Controller and Software included
- Single unit configuration with Portability option
- Enhanced Streaming/Long Record Mode to SSDs
- Tablet control with FasCam application
- FasMotion MultiCamera Control
Announcing the Fastec HSi Series
Press Release 26/09/24: “The new integrated designs combine the camera and a full PC controller, allowing the user to collect, store and process videos from a single unit. The integrated design of these cameras offers users enhanced flexibility and ease of use. The HS5i and HS7i cameras’ high-speed workflow optimizes productivity and decreases data download time. Through its unique file transport system, the HSi Series allows up to 40 Gbps throughput, even when saving to external drives. An optional portability kit converts to an on-the-go unit that is ideal for field work via a tablet that allows for wireless or tethered control.
The kit also includes removable handles and an articulating tablet mount for viewing and controlling the camera. An attachable V-mount battery provides portability while the universal mounting offers flexibility in battery options. The portability kit is also available for the IRIS MX, allowing for rapid data collection by saving video directly to the camera for post-analysis without the need for a connected computer. The HS5i model, with a 12-bit CMOS sensor on a new high-performance platform, captures images at 2560 x 2048 resolution and 253 frames per second (fps) and up to 29,000 fps at reduced resolutions. The HS7i offers full high definition at 1920 x 1080 resolution and 2500 fps and 35,000 fps at reduced resolutions for breathtaking slow-motion playback.” – RDI Technologies Inc.
Snapshot: Fastec HS7i
The Fastec HS7i excels in high-speed environments, capturing ultra-fast motion with superior frame rates, making it ideal for industries that require rapid event analysis.
- Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels for high-definition video.
- Frame Rate: Captures up to 2500 fps at full resolution; up to 35,000 fps at reduced resolutions for ultra-fast events.
- Sensor: 10-bit CMOS sensor with 10μm pixel size, optimized for faster data capture.
- Light Sensitivity: ISO range of 4800, making it better suited for low-light environments compared to the HS5i.
- Storage and Workflow: Also supports high-speed storage via USB3.2 and Thunderbolt 4, enabling fast data processing and transfers.
- Best Use: Perfect for capturing ultra-fast motion with high frame rates, ideal for industries requiring fast event diagnostics.
Snapsnot: Fastec HS5i
The Fastec HS5i is ideal for capturing high-resolution, detailed video at moderate frame rates, making it perfect for precision imaging applications.
- Resolution: 2560 x 2048 pixels for high-detail video capture.
- Frame Rate: Captures up to 253 fps at full resolution; up to 29,000 fps at reduced resolutions.
- Sensor: 12-bit CMOS sensor with 5μm pixel size, offering high image detail.
- Light Sensitivity: ISO range of 1600 to 12,800, suitable for well-lit environments.
- Storage and Workflow: Supports external mass storage via USB3.2 and Thunderbolt 4 for high-speed file transfers.
- Best Use: Ideal for applications where higher resolution and precision imaging are prioritized over frame speed.
Portability Kit
With the Portability Kit the HS5i can be easily converted to an on-the-go unit that is great for field work. The Portability Kit adds handles for shooting handheld footage and an iPad with articulating mount for viewing and controlling the camera both wirelessly or tethered through our fully featured iOS app. An attachable V-mount battery provides portability while the universal mounting style offers flexibility in battery options. The HS5i can be configured with the Portability Kit at the time of purchase or retrofitted as an upgrade.
- Removable right and left handles
- V-mount battery with hot swappable option
- iPad Mini for wireless or tethered display and control options
- Access to iOS app for wireless control
- Articulating iPad mount
How does Motion Amplification® work?
00:00 – A revolutionary way to visualise vibration problems
00:38 – What is Motion Amplifcation technnology?
00:52 – From 2 or 3 sensors on a machine, to 2 million!
01:11 – What applications would this work well on?
01:41 – What is the focal range of the camera?
02:01 – How easy is it to capture the data?
02:30 – Seeing really is believing – it’s so visual!
02:59 – Is it comparable to ODS analysis?
03:14 – What vibration readings can be taken?
04:08 – List of fault types with MA technology
“We are excited about the potential for process monitoring using the Fastec HSi Series to capture, visualise and analyse all in one platform, especially because of its easy and flexible deployment.” – Senior Process Engineer, Food & Beverages
Motion Amplification® features
| LIVE MOTION AMPLIFICATION® Apply amplification before acquiring a recording. Scan assets instantly to see motion in real time. | FREQUENCY FILTERING Bandpass, bandstop, lowpass, and highpass filtering of time waveform and video. | TRANSIENT MOTION AMPLIFICATION® See Motion Amplification® of small motions as an object moves through the scene. |
| TIME WAVEFORMS, SPECTRA, AND ORBITS Unlimited number of regions can be drawn in the video to measure displacement. All measurements are simultaneous. | MOTION MAPS Show colorized image overlays of individual frequencies or overall motion. | TRANSIENT PATH PLOT Show the path of an object in the video as well as in the plot. |
| STABILIZATION Entire frame and region based image stabilization. | TOP FREQUENCY FILTERING Automatically determine frequencies of interest and create multiple filtered data sets with a single click. | VIDEO ANNOTATIONS Add text, shape, annotations, and company logo overlays with export to video. |
| DATA EXPORT Export waveform, spectra, orbits, and object paths to .csv file. | SHAFT INSPECTION Visually inspect rotating shafts and measure their displacement while under operation. | VIDEO SIDE-BY-SIDE Side-by-side playback of original and Motion Amplification® video. |
Motion Amplification® Case Studies
Case 1 – Visualising High-Speed Fan Issues
Working with a client recently, they had a history of reliability problems on a high-speed fan (6000 RPM / 100Hz). Levels were 5-7 mm/sec RMS on the motor. They suspected the base was an issue but wanted to use Motion Amplification to visualize how the motor and structure were actually moving. We used the IRIS MX to give a large field of view with an fmax of 205 Hz shot at 410 fps. The MA footage has now given them the confidence to correctly reinstall the fan due to the poor base mounting.
Great corrective work from one of our clients using Motion Amplification. A nice before and after example of a pipework vibration problem. We used the IRIS MX camera to visualize the vibration at the pump pulsation frequency of 246Hz with an Fmax at just over 500Hz. After reviewing the MA videos, extra pipework supports were fitted to reduce the vibration levels. Follow-up shots showed a significant reduction in vibration levels. The MX is a great addition to the current IRIS M system, providing a large image size while retaining high frame rates to capture the motion.”
Case 2 – Effective Pipework Vibration Correction
Case 3 – Resolving High-Frequency Vibration
The Iris MX is great for those higher frequency problems where we want to retain a large image for analysis. In this case, the problem frequency was 247Hz, the pulsation frequency of the pump. Historic significant reliability problems with these pumps were related to high vibrations. Look at the pump casing flexing! Some nice pipework supports and after MA shots speak for themselves, showing a significant reduction in vibration levels.
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Last updated: 15th October 2024
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