The Fastec HS7i is a compact, high-speed camera optimized for scientific imaging applications such as microfluidics, droplet formation, and other rapid dynamic events.
Equipped with a 10-bit CMOS sensor, the HS7i captures Full HD (1920 × 1080) video at 2500 fps and up to 35,000 fps at reduced resolutions, making it ideal for high-resolution slow-motion capture in laboratory environments.
Featuring an integrated controller with a 512GB SSD, the HS7i eliminates the need for an external PC, offering an all-in-one solution for seamless high-speed data acquisition and processing.
General
The HS7i leverages Fastec’s advanced architecture to deliver fast internal storage, intuitive operation, and superior imaging performance. With integrated computing and flexible connectivity, it’s designed to simplify workflows in high-speed imaging applications.
- Advanced 10-bit CMOS sensor with Full HD resolution (1920 × 1080)
- High frame rates: 2500 fps at full resolution, up to 36,168 fps at reduced resolutions
- Excellent depth of field and high magnification performance
- Internal high-speed memory options: 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB
- 1TB internal SSD with streaming support for extended recordings
- Integrated Mini PC: Intel i5 11th Gen, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
- Multiple trigger modes: software, hardware, image-based, and time-based
- Configurable I/O for triggering, sync, and control
- Wide ISO sensitivity range for flexible lighting environments
- Built-in web-based interface for remote access via PC, tablet, or smartphone
The internal RAM (from 8GB to 32GB) buffers high-speed recordings, while the internal 1TB SSD allows for direct-to-disk streaming of long video sequences. This configuration ensures efficient high-speed data management with no need for external devices.
For detailed technical specifications, download the product brochure.
Frame Rates & Recording Times
| Resolution |
Max. frame rate
8 or 10 bits (Normal mode)
|
Record time: 8 bits to 32GB internal memory
|
Max. frame rate
8 bits (Streaming to SSD)
|
Record time: 8 bits streaming to 1TB SSD
|
| 1920 x 1080 (HD: 1080p) |
2500 fps |
6.6 sec |
723 fps |
11.2 min |
| 1280 x 1024 (SXGA) |
2634 fps |
9.8 sec |
1144 fps |
11.2 min |
| 1280 x 720 (HD: 720p) |
3726 fps |
9.8 sec |
1627 fps |
11.2 min |
| 1024 x 768 (XGA) |
3497 fps |
12.4 sec |
1907 fps |
11.2 min |
| 800 x 600 (SVGA) |
4455 fps |
16 sec |
3124 fps |
11.2 min |
| 800 x 450 |
5921 fps |
16 sec |
4184 fps |
11.2 min |
| 640 x 480 (VGA) |
5537 fps |
20.1 sec |
4881 fps |
11.2 min |
| 512 x 384 |
6874 fps |
25.2 sec |
5000 fps |
17.3 min |
| 512 x 256 |
10136 fps |
25.8 sec |
5000 fps |
26 min |
| 412 x 212 |
12000 fps |
32.6 sec |
5000 fps |
39 min |
| 220 x 64 |
35168 fps |
51.3 sec |
5000 fps |
2 hours |
Content
1x Fastec HS7i high-speed camera with integrated controller (Intel i5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
1x AC-DC power adapter (110–220V to 12VDC 5A)
1x I/O adapter cables set (DIN 1.0/2.3 to BNC-F)
Specifications
| System Design |
Self-contained high-speed camera with integrated controller |
| Sensor |
10-bit CMOS, 1920 × 1080 resolution, 10µm pixel size |
Minimum Exposure Time
|
1 µs |
| Sensitivity |
ISO 4800 (mono) |
| Calibration Shutter |
Built-in mechanical shutter for black-level calibration |
| Image Memory |
8GB, 16GB, or 32GB internal RAM |
| Mass Storage |
1TB internal NVMe SSD (streaming-enabled) |
| Integrated Controller |
Intel i5 (11th Gen), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
| Connectivity |
Thunderbolt 4 / USB 3.2 SSD, MicroSDXC with UHS-I, Bluetooth, WiFi, Ethernet |
| File Formats |
Stacks: BMP, DNG, JPEG, TIFF | Video: AVI, CAP (raw), MP4 |
| Lens Mount |
C-mount standard; MFT, EF, PL, F on request |
| Lens Control |
Electronic control of focus, aperture, and zoom (MFT-mount only) |
| Control Software |
FasMotion (onboard and remote via PC – Windows/Mac/Linux) |
| Metadata & Markers |
image window playback time line, FasMotion o-scope mode, XML file |
| External I/O |
3 configurable ports: Trigger, Sync, Arm, or General I/O (LVTTL/TTL) |
| Construction |
Rugged anodized aluminum housing |
| Power |
12 V/100 W |
| Operating Temperature |
+5°C to +40°C |
| Dimensions & Weight |
112 × 112 × 120 mm (4.4" × 4.4" × 4.7") | 1.7 kg (3.8 lbs) |
Documentation
HS7i Brochure
HS7i User Manual
