The Fastec HS5i is a compact, high-speed camera optimized for scientific imaging applications such as microfluidics, droplet formation, and other rapid dynamic events.
Equipped with a 12-bit CMOS sensor, the HS5i captures Quad HD+ (2560 × 2048) video at 253 fps and up to 29,000 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 HS5i eliminates the need for an external PC, offering an all-in-one solution for seamless high-speed data acquisition and processing.
General
The HS5i 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 12-bit CMOS sensor with Quad HD+ resolution (2560 × 2048)
- High frame rates: 253 fps at full resolution, up to 29,000 fps at reduced resolutions
- Excellent depth of field and high magnification performance
- Internal high-speed memory options: 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB
- Internal NVMe SSD options: 1TB, with streaming support on select models
- 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 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 12 bits (Normal mode)
|
Record time: 8 bits to 32GB internal memory
|
Record time: 8 bits streaming to 1TB SSD
|
| 2560 × 2048 (Quad HD+) |
253 fps |
25 sec |
12.5 min |
| 1920 × 1080 (HD: 1080p) |
634 fps |
25 sec |
12.6 min |
| 1280 × 1024 (SXGA) |
991 fps |
25 sec |
12.8 min |
| 1280 × 720 (HD: 720p) |
1403 fps |
25 sec |
12.8 min |
| 1024 × 768 (XGA) |
1316 fps |
32 sec |
16 min |
| 800 × 600 (SVGA) |
1677 fps |
41 sec |
20.5 min |
| 640 × 480 (VGA) |
3289 fps |
66 sec |
16.4 min |
| 512 × 384 |
4061 fps |
84 sec |
25.7 min |
Content
1x Fastec HS5i 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 |
12-bit CMOS, 2560 × 2048 resolution, 5µm pixel size |
| Minimum Exposure Time |
1 µs |
| Sensitivity |
ISO range depending on mono or color model |
| 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 on 1TB models) |
| Integrated Controller |
Intel i5 (11th Gen), 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD |
| Connectivity |
Thunderbolt 4 / USB 3.2, MicroSDXC with UHS-I, Bluetooth, WiFi, Ethernet |
| File Formats |
Stacks: BMP, DNG, JPEG, TIFF | Video: AVI, CAP (raw), MP4 |
| Lens Mount |
MFT standard; C, EF, PL, F available 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 |
114 × 114 × 76 mm | ~1.0 kg |
Documentation
HS5i Brochure
HS5i User Manual
