In the realm of industrial and machine vision applications, the Pleora iPORT CL-U3B-IND External Frame Grabbers stand out as versatile solutions for converting Camera Link cameras into native USB3 Vision cameras. With a focus on performance, these grabbers facilitate the seamless integration of USB 3.0 attributes, such as high-bandwidth output and power over cable, into the imaging process.
Designed for Camera Link Base mode, the 903-0013 model comes in a mountable enclosure as part of the iPORT CL-U3 External Frame Grabbers development kit. This kit includes essentials like a power supply, USB 3.0 cable, and eBUS SDK USB stick. The grabbers ensure low and predictable latency transmission of video from Base and Medium mode Camera Link cameras over a USB 3.0 link, directly connecting to various computing platforms, including laptops, embedded computers, and single-board computers.
Beyond the USB3 Vision conversion, these external frame grabbers feature integrated PLC and GPIO capabilities, empowering end-users to control, trigger, and synchronize cameras and other vision system elements. The product family encompasses diverse solutions, accommodating specific system requirements, including extended operating temperature range, extensive GPIO functionality, and power over Camera Link (PoCL). Pleora's iPORT CL-U3B-IND revolutionizes industrial imaging by enhancing connectivity and performance in diverse applications.
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iPORT™ External Frame Grabber | Highly reliable, 3 Gb/s data transfer rate with low, end-to-end latencyContained in surface-mountable enclosure |
eBUS™ SDK | Driver installation toolDocumentation |
USB3 Vision andGenICam | Fully-compatible firmware loadGuarantees delivery of all packetsComprehensive data transfer diagnostics |
Tap Support | Base mode: 1 and 2 tapsMedium mode: 1,2, and 4 taps |
Tap Geometry | 1X_1Y, 1X2_1Y, 1X, 1X2, 1X4_1Y, 1X4 |
Video Modes | Mono, Bayer GR, Bayer RG, Bayer GB, Bayer BG, RGB, BGR, Sparse Color Filter Pattern |
Pixel Depth | 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 bits |
Pixel Clock | 20 MHz to 85 MHz |
Frame Buffer | 128 MB |
USB 3.0 based | Connection to low-cost, easy-to-use equipmentUSB3 Vision 1.0 compliant |
Programmable Logic Controller | Advanced image capture controlIntegrated with GPIO |
GPIO | 4 TTL/LVCMOS inputs3 TTL/LVCMOS outputs |
GPIO (CL-U3x-IND models only) | 2 RS-422/HVTTL/24V/30V differential or single-ended inputs2 TTL/LVCMOS inputs3 TTL/LVCMOS outputs |
Size (L x W x H) | 38 mm X 82 mm X 51 mm |
Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 45 °CAllows synchronized capture between multiple camerasAllows camera acquisition to track changing speeds on conveyor belts |
UART and RS-232 Serial Links (LVCMOS/LVTTL) | Serial control of camera and other devices via PC application over the GigE link |
Size (L x W x H) | 117mm x 100mm x 83.5mm |
Operating Temperature | 0°C-45°C-20°C to 60°C (CL-U3x-IND models only) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
External Power Supply | 4.8V to 16V (CL-U3x-IND models only) |
Power Consumption | 2.5 W |
Video | SDR-26 (Mini CL) for Camera Link |
USB | 10-Pin USB 3.0 micro-B Receptacle with locking screw connectors |
GPIO | Hirose 12-pin (HR10A-10R-12S) |
Power In | Power over USB cableGPIO Connector (CL-U3x-IND models only) |
Power Out (CL-U3x-IND models only) | PoCLSDR-26 Connector |
ORDERING INFORMATION | |
903-0009 | iPORT CL-U3B-IND External Frame Grabber for Camera Link Base mode with 128 MB frame buffer, extended operating temperature range, extensive GPIO, and power over Camera Link (PoCL). |
903-0013 | iPORT CL-U3B-IND Evaluation Kit including 903-0009, power supply, USB 3.0 cable, and eBUS SDK USB stick. |
903-0019 | iPORT CL-U3B-IND Industrial-use External Frame Grabber board set without enclosure for Camera Link Base mode with extended operating temperature range, extensive GPIO, and power over Camera Link (PoCL). |