Cognex MVS-8100D and CDC Cameras Hardware Manual
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MVS-8100D Hardware
Description
This chapter describes the Cognex MVS-8100D frame grabber board that can be used
with Cognex 8000 series software.
The Cognex MVS-8100D is a 32-bit PCI bus frame grabber that fits into a single slot in
your PC. The MVS-8100D is available in three models, supporting one, two, or three
cameras. The MVS-8100D is designed to capture video images from Cognex CDC
series digital cameras, and communicates with the CDC series cameras using the
CogLink digital camera communication interface.
Table 10 summarizes the capabilities of the MVS-8100D. More detail about each feature
is provided later in this chapter.
Frame Grabber Feature
Cognex MVS-8100D
Image acquisition timing
supported
Cognex proprietary high-speed serial protocol
Camera type supported
Cognex CDC series digital cameras
Maximum acquired image size
with Cognex software
640 x480 with the CDC-50
1280 x1024 with the CDC-100 or CDC-200
Support for region of interest
image captures
Yes
Acquired monochrome image
depth
8 bits per pixel
Camera input ports
One 26-pin camera port supports one to three
CDC series camera, depending on
MVS-8100D model and camera cable used
Camera power supplied by board
Yes
External trigger support
Trigger connects directly to CDC series
camera head unit
Strobe support
Strobe connects directly to CDC series camera
head unit
Table 10. MVS-8100D features
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