mvBlueLYNX-X
- Modular image sensor interface
- Hybrid dual core: Cortex-A8 ARM CPU up to 1 GHz plus separate real-time DSP with video interface
- 512 MByte RAM + Dual microSD card memory interface
- Wide range of interfaces
- .NET compliant Mono software interface
- Green automation: high-performance with low power consumption
The mvBlueLYNX-X is the next generation of the successful MATRIX VISION intelligent camera product line. The CPU core is based on the state-of-the-art ARM technology with up to 1 GHz target clock and image processing acceleration by DSP coprocessor for parallel handling of multiple pixels. The system is ideally suited for the classical areas of machine vision, the large processing power and high-end display and graphics capability make it perfect for many other application areas.
- Sensors
- Hardware
- Software
- Accessories
- Application areas
- Dimensional drawing
- Downloads
| CCD | mvBlueLYNX | ||||||
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| Model name | -X120a | -X120b | -X120d | -X122 | -X123 | -X124 | -X125a |
| Model variant | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C |
| G = Gray | C = Color | ||||||
| Resolution of sensor's active area (width x height in [pixels]) | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 | 750 x 580 | 1280 x 964 | 1360 x 1024 | 1600 x 1200 | 2448 x 2050 |
| Maximum frame rate [Hz] | 104 | 104 | 87 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 10 |
| Transfer type | Full frame interline transfer | Full frame interline transfer | Full frame interline transfer | Full frame interline transfer | Full frame interline transfer | Full frame interline transfer | Full frame interline transfer |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/3" | 1/2" | 1/1.8" | 2/3" |
| Pixel size (width x height in [µm]) | 7.4 x 7.4 | 9.9 x 9.9 | 8.3 x 8.3 | 3.75 x 3.75 | 4.65 x 4.65 | 4.4 x 4.4 | 3.45 x 3.45 |
| Readout type | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive | Progressive |
| Exposure time | 10 µs - 10 s | 10 µs - 10 s | 10 µs - 10 s | 10 µs - 10 s | 20 µs - 10 s | 20 µs - 10 s | 20 µs - 10 s |
| ADC resolution | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit | 14 bit |
| Overlap capabilities | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spectral sensitivity |  /  |
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| Sensor manufacturer | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony | Sony |
| Sensor name | ICX424AL/AQ | ICX414AL/AQ | ICX415AL/AQ | ICX445ALA/AQA | ICX267AL/AK | ICX274AL/AQ | ICX655AL/AQ |
| Sensor technology | HAD | HAD | HAD | ExViewHAD | HAD | SuperHAD | SuperHAD |
| CMOS | mvBlueLYNX | ||||
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| Model name | -X100w | -X102b | -X102d | -X102e | -X105 |
| Model variant | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C | G / C |
| G = Gray | C = Color | ||||
| Resolution of sensor's active area (width x height in [pixels]) | 752 x 480 | 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 1024 | 2592 x 1944 |
| Maximum frame rate [Hz] | 117 | 40.6 | 40.6 | 60 | 11.71 |
| Transfer type | Pipelined / Global | Pipelined / Global | Rolling | Pipelined / Global | Rolling / Global Reset |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/3" | 1/3" | 1/1.8" | 1/2.5" |
| Pixel size (width x height in [µm]) | 6 x 6 | 3.75 x 3.75 | 3.75 x 3.75 | 5.3 x 5.3 | 2,2 x 2,2 |
| Exposure time | 10 µs - 460 ms | 10 µs - 1 s | 10 µs - 1 s | 10 µs - 1 s | 10 µs - 10 s |
| ADC resolution / output | 10 bit → 12, 10, 8 bit | 12 bit → 12, 10, 8 bit | 12 bit → 12, 10, 8 bit | 10 bit (10-8 companding) → 10, 8 bit | 10 bit → 12, 10, 8 bit |
| SNR | 40 dB | > 43 dB | 41 dB | > 38 dB | |
| DR (normal / HDR) | 55 dB / ≤ 110 dB | > 61 dB / | > 61 dB / ≥ 115 dB | 62 dB / | > 70 dB / |
| Pipelined global shutter in trigger mode | No | No | No trigger | Yes | No |
| Spectral sensitivity |  /  |
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| Sensor manufacturer | Aptina | Aptina | Aptina | E2V | Aptina |
| Sensor name | MT9V034 | MT9M021 | MT9M034 | EV76C560 | MT9P031 |
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| Part code | Article description |
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| KS-BLX-VGA-USB 01.0 | USB 2.0 cable and VGA cable for mvBlueLYNX-X, Hirose 12pin to USB2-A and VGA, length 1m |
| KS-BLX-VGA-USB 05.0 | USB 2.0 cable and VGA cable for mvBlueLYNX-X, Hirose 12pin to USB2-A and VGA, length 5m |
| KS-GIGE LS SLK xx.0 | GigE cable CAT6 with horizontal screw locking 20mm, M2x0.4, drag chain capable, up to 20 m |
| KS-GIGE LS SLK AK90L 03.0 | GigE cable CAT6 with horizontal screw locking 20mm, M2x0.4, drag chain capable, camera plug 90° angled left direction, 3 m |
| KS-GIGE LS SLK AK90R 03.0 | GigE cable CAT6 with horizontal screw locking 20mm, M2x0.4, drag chain capable, camera plug 90° angled right direction, 3 m |
| MV-DC1201 BLX IO | Power supply 12V for mvBlueLYNX-X with digital I/O on separate cable, length: power 3 m, I/O: 0.5 m |
| MV-X I/O-BOX | O-Box to connect and test a mvBlueLYNX-X camera, for digital I/O and RS-232 |
| MICRO SD CARD 8GB | External MicroSD memory card with 8 GB |
| Lighting systems | tbd |
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Dimensional drawing mvBlueLYNX-X
Firmware
If your camera has access to the Internet the easiest way to keep your mvBlueLYNX-X up-to-date is to use the built-in package management system: just use opkg update and then opkg upgrade (see manual). The packages are listed here and, as an alternative, can be downloaded with a web browser: ARM V7 Base Packages, BLX Packages, no-arch Packages
Update Archives
If your camera doesn't have Internet access then you can use these update archives. On updating, apply in the correct order and please read the README File before use.
README FW1.1 to FW1.1.3 13-01-2012 | 2.7 kB README file for FW1.1 to FW1.1.3 incremental update script
README FW1.1.3 to FW1.2 19-03-2012 | 2.8 kB README file for FW1.1.3 to FW1.2 incremental update script
FW1.1 Update (Nov. 2011) 18-11-2011 | 81,462.7 kB Incremental update script + packages to update mvBlueLYNX-X FW1.0 to FW1.1 when camera has no direct Internet connection
FW1.1 to FW1.1.3 Update (Dec. 2011) 20-01-2012 | 9,134.7 kB Incremental update script + packages to update mvBlueLYNX-X FW1.1 to FW1.1.3 when camera has no direct Internet connection
FW1.1.3 to FW1.2 Update v2 (Mar. 2012) 23-03-2012 | 51,145.9 kB Incremental update script + packages to update mvBlueLYNX-X from FW1.1.3 to FW1.2 when camera has no direct Internet connection (version 2)
SDK and toolchain for cross-compiling mvBlueLYNX-X applications on a Linux PC
angstrom-2010.7-test-20120316-i686-linux-armv7a-linux-gnueabi-toolchain-mvia 19-03-2012 | 96,681.1 kB Toolchain (cross compiler) + mvIMPACT-Acquire SDK (1.12.57) for mvBlueLYNX-X (Mar. 2012)
3D camera models
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Manuals
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Datasheets
Subject to change without notice, Date 03/2012