Multispectral cameras have been available in the market for many years but the calibration process, as well as the techniques for changing material sizes whilst maintaining consistent images that can be stacked and analyzed efficiently, has been a challenge and created significant overhead.

Phase One has worked with specialists on MSI projects over years. Based upon this experience and learning, we have devised a fully automated, and powerful tool for both multiband and narrowband multispectral imaging applications, delivering in-depth insights into materials,
pigments and other traces in documents, paintings, and artefacts, without physical contact with the object. Simply press ‘Capture’. The full stack of captures are then made with automated focus, automated “flattening”, automated exposure normalization, and automated alignment to deliver the Perfect Stack, again and again – with perfect repeatability and stability.

Rainbow MSI Solution Camera

The iXH 150MP camera employ high resolution, colour accurate CMOS sensors and advanced focusing to deliver sharp, reliable and repeatable results through the entire sweep of the light wavelengths involved.
The Wide Spectrum RGB sensor, tailored for multispectral imaging, can also be used for normal digitization work. Just attach the included IR/UV cut fi lter using the stepping rings provided to the lens and you are good to go, following Metamorfoze, FADGI and ISO 19264 guidelines. “Do it once, do it right”.

The CMOS sensor provides a responsive live-view for quick and safe positioning of subject matter.

To keep out stray light, the camera comes with a custom lens shroud mounted on the filter wheel.

Schneider Kreuznach 72mm and 120mm lenses are available for Phase One Wide Spectrum Cameras, perfectly suited for the wide range of MSI imaging tasks, as well as normal flat copy digitization work.
The RS leaf shutter of the camera guarantees 1 million actuations. Working with the electronic shutter of the camera gives you Infinite durability. The precise focusing mechanism measures distances accurately, and provides for Auto PPI functionality which makes digitization work at different resolutions quick and easy.

Rainbow MSI Software

The software controls all the elements – Focusing the camera, moving the filter carousel on the filter wheel, turning the lights on and off in the correct order and timing, aligning the images, and finally creating the Perfect Stack.
The Rainbow MSI Software includes an analysis module that lets you see results instantly, based on Principal Component Analysis, Independent Component Analysis and Clustering (K-Means).
Additionally, a Spectral Readout tool gives an instant overview of the spectral composition at a given point in the image for narrowband stacks, an extremely useful feature for identification and classification of materials used in the subject.

Rainbow MSI Lighting

Rainbow supports two types of LED lights for a wide range of applications:

• Multiband lights, delivering narrowband UV, broadband visible light, broadband and narrowband IR. This light is often used for MSI applications related to Art Conservation and to Police Forensics.
Recipes for the capture of images following the CHARISMA guidelines are included.

• Narrowband lights, delivering 16 narrowbands of light from UV, through visible to IR.
Narrowband MSI is used for a range of research disciplines, including the analysis of inks, paints, residues, and features in manuscripts, readability of old, damaged or faded documents, objects and artwork.

Rainbow MSI Filter Wheel

The filter wheel can hold up to five filters. It is configured to support the filtering needs of accurate visible imaging and luminescence imaging, which fits many applications, including following the CHARISMA guidelines.
The carousel which holds the filters is removable and can be configured with any 2” filters for future scientific applications. The factory capture settings can be adjusted to suit different filter configurations.
To support different MSI applications, you can simply work with two or more filter carousels.

Phase One "Rainbow" MSI Solution - Multiband & Narrowband with iXH 150MP camera

iXH Kit includes :
• iXH 150 megapixel Wide Spectrum body with Schneider Kreuznach 72mm f5.6 RS-iXG flat field repro-optics lens with hood
(5 Years Warranty or 1 million shutter activations whichever occurs first, includes High Priority Service providing loan equipment in case of equipment failure)
>> USB-C and 10G Ethernet connectivity (applicable SFP+ required: ASF-10G-T or AXS85-192-M3 compatible)

iXH Accessories Include:
• VHQ L-Bracket for Landscape or Portrait mounting (ARCA-SWISS mount)
• USB-A to USB-C cable 4.6m
• Flash sync cable 5m - Lemo connector to 3.5mm (F)
• Hand Release unit with 30cm cable with Trigger extension 5m - Lemo connector
• Power Supply 24V and cable 5m - Lemo connector
• Phase One Visible Dust Cleaning kit
• iXH Installation guide & Phase One Warranties booklet

Includes:
• IR/UV Cut Filter with stepping rings
• Camera and Filter Wheel Assembly bracket with dovetail mount
• Custom lens shade for supplied filter wheel
• Rainbow MSI Software for Windows
• 6-position filter wheel with filters
• 7-port USB hub
• Calibration Targets and Accessories

Lighting Included:
• MSL8 narrowband lights (2 panels with 16 wavebands plus white each)
• Multiband lights (2 banks of 3 lights each, UV, IR and Daylight)

The LED lights included allow for Multiband and Narrowband

Multiband Solution (2 banks with UV-, VIS-, IR-emission each)
2 x UV, inc. UG11 filters (365 nm)
2 x VIS, inc. BG39 filters
2 x IR (860nm & 960nm)

Narrowband Solution (2 panels with 16 LEDs in each)
Wavelengths (nm): 365, 385, 410, 420, 450, 480, 510, 530, 550, 600, 630, 640, 660, 740, 850, 940

NB: Copy Stand, Lighting Stands and Windows PC not included