skoopia is pleased to share Pleora's documentation on GigE frame grabbers, forming a perfect
solution to replace the contemporary Sony block cameras no longer having GigE support.
Pleora’s iPORT™SKB-GigE-21ZX0S ExternalFrameGrabber improves the usability of the skoopia
21Z30S, skoopia 21Z10S and skoopia 21Z36S block camera by allowing systems manufacturers
and integrators to treat it as a native GigEVision camera With this external framegrabber the
skoopia block cameras can leverage the simple, long-distance cabling of Gigabit Ethernet (GigE)
or both video and control signals.The camera can also be used with a broader selection of
computing platforms, lowering system costs.
The SKB-GigE-21ZX0S presents a userfriendly interface to the VISCA™ protocol set, both
graphically and in the eBUS SDK. This allows system designers to rapidly prototype interactions
between the SKB-GigE-21ZX0S, the skoopia 21Z30S/21Z10S/21Z36S, and their software as well
as quickly deploy production-ready software.
The SKB-GigE-21Z30S transmits full-resolution video with low, predictable latency over a GigE
link.The connection at the personal computer (PC) is a standard GigE plug, eliminating the need
for a desktop PC with an available peripheral card slot for a traditional frame grabber.
As a result, system designers can reduce system size, cost, and power consumption by using
computing platforms with smaller form factors, such as laptops, embedded PCs, and single
board computers.
GigE supports cabling distances of up to 100 meters using standard CAT5e/6 cabling. Deploying
an off-the-shelf Ethernet switch, extended distances and more flexible network configurations
are supported. Multiple cameras can be aggregated to a single port, imaging data can be
multicast from one camera to multiple displays, or images from multiple cameras can be
combined on one computer or processing unit.
A sophisticated on-board programmable logic controller (PLC), general purpose input/output
(GPIO) and support for the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol allows users to precisely measure,
synchronize, trigger, and control the operation of other vision system components.
Features
Transforms a skoopia 21ZX0S block camera into a GigE Vision camera
Power, control, and video over the same cable
Plugs into a wide range of computing platforms without needing a PCIe frame grabber card
Converts video to 8-bit Bayer(color)or 8-bit monochrome formats to conserve bandwidth
Simplifies VISCA interface by leveraging GenICam
On-board programmable logic controller (PLC) and GPIO allow interaction with other vision system components
Low, predictable latency
Compatibility
skoopia 21Z30S (30x), IMX327
skoopia 21Z10S (10x), IMX307
skoopia 21Z36S (36x) IMX385
NETWORKED VIDEO CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS iPORTExternalFrameGrabbers
Highlyreliable,1Gb/sdatatransferrate with low, end-to-end latency
OEM, in-camera board set
eBUS SDK
eBUS SDK: Single API to receive video over GigE, 10 GigE, and USB that isportable across Windows, Mac, andLinux
eBUSTx: Software implementation of a full device level GigE Vision transmitter
eBUSRx: High-speed reception ofimagesordataforhand-offtotheendapplication
eBUSPlayerToolkit: View stream and develop, test and evaluate advanced features
GigEVisionandGenICam™
Fully-compliant firmware load
Guarantees delivery of all packets
Comprehensive data transfer diagnostics
VIDEOFORMATSVideoacquisition
Digital video interface
InputResolutions
Full resolution images
1080p,25/29.97/30Hz
1080i,50/59.94/60Hz
720p,25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60Hz
Pixelformats
Mono8 (8 bits per pixel)
BayerGR8 (8 bits per pixel)
YUV4:2:2 (16 bits per pixel)
YUV4:1:1 (12 bits per pixel)
FEATURES
GigabitEthernet-based
Connection to low-cost, easy-to-useequipment
Compatible with 10/100/1000 Mb/s IP/Ethernetnetworks
Supports IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IP, IGMPv.2, UDP, ICMP(ping), and IEEE1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
Long reach: 100 m point-to-point, further with Ethernet switches
CONNECTORS
12-pin circular connector
GPIO
RS-232serial communication interface
External power (optional)
RJ-45jack
Network/computerinterface
PoweroverEthernet(PoE)
30-pin connector (KEL)
VISCA serial command interface
Power for block camera
CHARACTERISTICS
Size (Without bracket)
37mmX37mmX34.3mm
Operatingtemperature
-20°Cto60°C
Storagetemperature
-40°Cto 85°C
External power supply (when not using PoE)
10Vto16V
Power consumption (Typical, incl. blockcamera)
Max. 7.0W
Solution to be released soon. Information will follow.