Xtium2 Frame Grabbers

The Xtium2 series by Teledyne DALSA leverages the PCIe Gen3 platform to deliver high-speed, maximum-bandwidth image transfers to host memory without CPU overhead. Designed to meet the demands of today’s constantly improving imaging technology, the Xtium2 family features high-performance frame grabbers supporting Camera Link, Camera Link HS, CoaXPress, and GigE Vision interface standards. By enabling maximum sustained throughput and ready-to-use image data, these frame grabbers minimize CPU usage and significantly improve processing times for demanding host applications.

Xtium2

Xtium2 Series Benefits

High-speed PCIe Gen3 Platform

Leverages the PCIe Gen3 platform to deliver maximum sustained throughput directly to host memory without the need for specialised motherboards or chipsets.

Zero CPU Overhead

Features a high-performance, on-board DataTransfer Engine (DTE) that minimises host application CPU usage, speeding up overall processing times.

Enhanced Memory Architecture

Engineered with an expanded on-board memory architecture built to effortlessly handle area and line scan, monochrome, colour, and multi-planar camera data.

Extended Reach & Integrity

Supports long fibre optic and specialised cable lengths at maximum image acquisition rates, ensuring zero speed or data integrity loss across long distances.

Distributed Image Processing

Features built-in data forwarding rates, allowing seamless distributed image processing across multiple systems for complex setups.

Seamless SDK Integration

Features built-in data forwarding rates, allowing seamless distributed image processing across multiple systems for complex setups.

Specifications

Specification Xtium2-CL MX4 Xtium2-CLHS FX8 Xtium2-CLHS FX8 LC Xtium2-CLHS PX8 Xtium2-CLHS PX8 HR Xtium2-CLHS PX8 LC Xtium2-CXP PX8 Single/Dual/Quad Xtium2-CXP6 PX8 Quad Xtium2-XGV Dual Xtium2-XGV Quad
Part Number OR-A4C0-XMX00 OR-A8S0-FX840 OR-A8S0-FX820 OR-A8S0-PX870 OR-A8S0-HX870 OR-A8S0-PX840 Single: OR-A8X0-XPX10
Dual: OR-A8X0-XPX20
Quad: OR-A8X0-XPX40
OR-A8X6-XPX40 OR-A8G0-PXF20 OR-A8G0-PXF40
Interface Standard Camera Link Camera Link HS Camera Link HS Camera Link HS Camera Link HS Camera Link HS CoaXPress CoaXPress GigE Vision GigE Vision
Board Type PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe PCIe
Host Bus PCIe Gen3 x 4 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot PCIe Gen3 x 8 slot
Bandwidth Input: up to 850 MB/s
Output: up to 1.5 GB/sec sustained
Input: up to 5 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 5 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 7.6 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 7.6 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 7.6 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 5 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 5 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 2.5 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Input: up to 5 GB/s
Output: up to 7.0 GB/sec (512B payload) / 6.8 GB/sec (256B payload)
Connectors Data: 2 x SDR (mini CL)
Control/GPIO: 1 x DH60-27pin bracket, 1 x 26-pin internal
Sync: 1 x 16 shrouded
Data: 4 x SFP+ cages (shared with forwarding)
I/O: 1 x DH60-27P bracket, 1 x 26-pin header
Sync: 1 x 16-pin shrouded
Data: 2 x SFP+ cages (shared with forwarding)
I/O: 1 x DH60-27P bracket, 1 x 26-pin header
Sync: 1 x 16-pin shrouded
Data/Forwarding: 2 x CX4 thumbscrew (AOC ready)
I/O: 1 x DH60-27P bracket, 1 x 26-pin header
Sync: 1 x 16-pin shrouded
Data/Forwarding: 2 x CX4 thumbscrew (AOC ready)
I/O: 1 x DH60-27P bracket, 1 x 26-pin header
Sync: 1 x 16-pin shrouded
Data/Forwarding: 2 x CX4 thumbscrew (AOC ready)
I/O: 1 x DH60-27P bracket, 1 x 26-pin header
Sync: 1 x 16-pin shrouded
Data: Single (1x HD-BNC), Dual (2x HD-BNC), Quad (4x HD-BNC)
I/O: 1 x DH60-27P bracket, 1 x 26-pin header
Sync: 1 x 16-pin shrouded
Data: 4 x 1.0/2.3 connectors
I/O: 1 x DH60-27P bracket, 1 x 26-pin header
Sync: 1 x 16-pin shrouded
Data: 2 x SFP+ cages
I/O: 1 x DB15
Data: 4 x SFP+ cages
I/O: 1 x DB15
Camera Format 2 x CL Base or 1 x CL Medium, Full, or 80-bit (Deca) CLHS X-protocol (64b/66b): up to 4-lanes (40 Gbps Effective) CLHS X-protocol (64b/66b): up to 2-lanes (20 Gbps Effective) CLHS X-protocol (64b/66b): up to 7-lanes (70 Gbps Effective) CLHS X-protocol (64b/66b): up to 7-lanes (70 Gbps Effective) CLHS X-protocol (64b/66b): up to 4-lanes (40 Gbps Effective) CXP 1.0/1.1/2.0 (CXP12: 12.5 Gbs 8b/10b) up to 4 ports (40 Gbps Effective) CXP 1.0/1.1 (CXP6: 6.25Gbs 8b/10b) up to 4 ports (20 Gbps Effective) GigE Vision v1.x / v2.x: 10, 5, 2.5 or 1Gbps up to 32 ports (20 Gbps Effective) GigE Vision v1.x / v2.x: 10, 5, 2.5 or 1Gbps up to 32 ports (40 Gbps Effective)
Transmission Rate / Clock Pixel Clock: 20 - 85 MHz
Rate: 85 MHz
41.25 Gbps (4 x up to 10.3125 Gbps) 20.625 Gbps (2 x up to 10.3125 Gbps) 72.187 Gbps (7-lanes x 10.3125 Gbps) 72.187 Gbps (7-lanes x 10.3125 Gbps) 41.25 Gbps (4-lanes x 10.3125 Gbps) 50 Gbps (4 x up to 12.5 Gbps) 25 Gbps (4 x up to 6.25 Gbps) 20.625 Gbps (2 x up to 10.3125 Gbps) 41.25 Gbps (4 x up to 10.3125 Gbps)
Bits Per Pixel Mono: 8, 10, 12-bit
RGB: 8, 10, 12-bit
Bayer: 8, 10, 12-bit
Bicolor: 8-bit (line scan)
Mono: 8, 10, 12-bit
RGB: 8-bit (no alignment)
Mono: 8, 10, 12-bit
RGB: 8-bit (no alignment)
Mono: 8, 10, 12-bit
RGB: 8 or 12-bit (no alignment)
Mono: 8, 10, 12-bit
RGB: 8 or 12-bit (aligned on planes)
Mono: 8, 10, 12-bit
RGB: 8-bit (no alignment)
Mono: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16-bit
RGB: 8, 10, 12-bit
Bayer: 8, 10, 12-bit
Mono: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16-bit
RGB: 8, 10, 12-bit
Bayer: 8, 10, 12-bit
Mono: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16-bit
RGB: 8, 10, 12-bit
Bayer: 8, 10, 12-bit
Mono: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16-bit
RGB: 8, 10, 12-bit
Bayer: 8, 10, 12-bit
Frame Buffer Memory 1 GB for Images 512 MB for Images 512 MB for Images 512 MB for Images 512 MB for Images 512 MB for Images 2 GB for Images 2 GB for Images 2 GB for Images 4 GB for Images
Software Supported Sapera LT SDK Sapera LT SDK (GenTL driver support available) Sapera LT SDK (GenTL driver support available) Sapera LT SDK (GenTL driver support available) Sapera LT SDK (GenTL driver support available) Sapera LT SDK (GenTL driver support available) Sapera LT SDK (GenTL driver support available) Sapera LT SDK (GenTL driver support available) Sapera LT SDK Sapera LT SDK
Input Camera Ports 2 ports (up to 2 cameras max) 4 ports (up to 4 cameras max, shared with forwarding) 2 ports (up to 2 cameras max, shared with forwarding) 1 port (1 camera max) 1 port (1 camera max) 1 port (1 camera max) 4 ports (up to 4 cameras max) 4 ports (up to 4 cameras max) 2 ports (up to 32 cameras total) 4 ports (up to 32 cameras total)

Key Features

  • Long Cable Support: Maintains maximum sustained image acquisition rates even over long distance configurations (up to 300m for fibre optic setups) without loss of speed or data integrity.
  • Data Forwarding Engine: Enables real-time data forwarding rates, making it ideal for distributed image processing environments across multiple host systems.
  • Sapera LT SDK Compatibility: Full, native support at no extra cost for image acquisition and control across major standards including GigE Vision™, Camera Link®, CoaXPress®, and Camera Link HS™.
  • Versatile Camera Support: Full optimisation for area scan and line scan cameras across monochrome, colour, and complex multi-planar configurations.

Applications

Web Inspection

High-speed, continuous surface and materials inspection requiring reliable line scan data acquisition.

High-Speed Conveyor Quality Control

Automated quality inspection on fast-moving production lines utilising area and line scan high-resolution imagery.

Distributed Image Processing

Complex manufacturing setups requiring data forwarding and multi-host synchronised visual processing.

General Machine Vision Automation

Reliable measurement, sorting, and high-throughput sorting across modern industrial production facilities.

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