5GigE and 10GigE cameras for machine vision
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Benefits of 10GiGe cameras over GigE cameras
Our 10GigE cameras are compatible with the GigE Vision protocol. This ensures the camera will work with existing GigE Vision software. 10GigE cameras are GenICam compatible, allowing quick and easy plug-and-play.
Here's a breakdown of the key features of 10 GigE cameras:
If you're looking for a camera for capturing high-resolution images or fast-moving objects in a machine vision application, a 10GigE Vision camera might be a suitable choice.
Is a Frame grabber required for 5GigE and 10GigE cameras?
Unlike USB 2.0, USB 3.0 and GigE camera interfaces, 5GigE and 10GigE cameras often require a frame grabber to function properly. However, it's important to clarify the term "frame grabber."
In a broader sense, a frame grabber is any hardware that captures and stores image data from a camera. In some cases, it might be a dedicated card. However, for some systems, a simple interface card can suffice. These interface cards expand the number of USB 3.0 or GigE ports on a computer and are sometimes also referred to as frame grabbers. We ensure all our interface cards are compatible with our cameras to achieve full bandwidth.
Choosing the Right Interface: 5GigE vs. 10GigE
5GigE Vision offers an alternative to USB 3.0, providing similar performance. Its advantages include:
- Long cable lengths (up to 100 meters): Ideal for situations where the camera needs to be positioned farther away.
- Cost-effective cabling: Utilizes standard Cat6e network cables.
However, 5GigE may consume more CPU power compared to USB 3.0.
10GigE Vision: Powerhouse for Demanding Applications
The 10GigE Vision interface has a double bandwidth of 5GigE, making it perfect for high-resolution cameras operating at high frame rates. It also shares the benefits of 5GigE with:
- Affordable cabling
- Long cable lengths
The downside of 10GigE is the requirement for a dedicated 10GigE frame grabber, which increases the overall cost compared to GigE, 5GigE, and USB 3.0 interfaces.
Choosing the right machine vision interface for your needs
The bandwidth requirement for your application depends on several factors, including:
- Image resolution: Higher resolution images require more data to transmit.
- Frame rate: The number of images captured per second. Higher frame rates require higher bandwidth.
Let's look at an example:
- A 2 megapixel industrial camera capturing images at 10 frames per second would require a bandwidth of 20 megabytes per second (2MB/image * 10fps). Most machine vision camera interfaces can handle this.
- However, if you need to capture 100 frames per second with the same camera, the bandwidth requirement jumps to 200 megabytes per second. In this case, you'd likely need a higher-bandwidth interface like USB 3.0, 5GigE, or 10GigE.
By understanding these factors, you can choose the right machine vision camera interface to meet the demands of your application. You can read more about “How to select a machine vision camera interface (USB3.0 / GigE / 5GigE / 10GigE Vision)” in our Knowledge Center.
What is the maximum cable length for a 10GigE Vision camera?
When using a 10GigE Vision camera, the cable length you choose can impact your ability to utilize its full bandwidth potential. Our 10GigE cables are designed to support maximum bandwidth for distances of up to 50 meters (though we recommend lengths of less than 30m for optimal performance). This allows you to enjoy the high-speed data transfer capabilities of 10GigE even when your camera isn't positioned right next to your computer.
Do 10GigE cameras have Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
Unlike standard GigE cameras, our 10GigE camera series does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). This means you'll need a separate power cable (I/O cable) to provide power to your camera. Make sure to order the appropriate I/O cable specifically designed for 10GigE cameras to ensure proper operation.
Machine vision applications
We provide a free Software Development Kit (SDK) compatible with all our industrial cameras. This SDK offers tools for developers to integrate our cameras into their applications. The latest version of the SDK for 10GigE camera can be downloaded from our download area.The SDK includes:
Reviews 5GigE 10GigE Vision cameras
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8Cameras are a great value for money
The cameras are a great value for money and the lenses also. The software is outdated and needs refreshing. It took me considerable amount of time to discover how to access the camera features. The cameras are a great value for money and the lenses also. The software is outdated and needs refreshing. It took me considerable amount of time to discover how to access the camera features.
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10Excellent quality material and attentive and reliable supplier
In the commercial phase we had maximum support and delivery times were respected. The material is quite good with low and competitive costs. In the commercial phase we had maximum support and delivery times were respected. The material is quite good with low and competitive costs.
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10Fast cable delivery
I had ordered a camera but forgotten to include the required cable. the cable was ordered and delivered very fast. I had ordered a camera but forgotten to include the required cable. the cable was ordered and delivered very fast.
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8Fast delivery
Fast delivery even without paying the speed premium Fast delivery even without paying the speed premium
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9Fast Delivery and good quality!
A very good company, I will continue to cooperate next time！ A very good company, I will continue to cooperate next time！
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10Fast service
Extremely fast service. I got the camera next day. Highly recommend the seller! Thank you! Extremely fast service. I got the camera next day. Highly recommend the seller! Thank you!
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8.5Good Experience
Top, good experience. Very attentive and quick to respond. Product arrived in good condition. Top, good experience. Very attentive and quick to respond. Product arrived in good condition.
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8Good quality and fast delivery
So far, all components meet expectation, it would be great, though, if 3d models for all components were available. So far, all components meet expectation, it would be great, though, if 3d models for all components were available.
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10Great customer support, products and prices
I contacted GeT Cameras to help out with selecting the best camera and lens solution for me. They provided great support. I ordered with express and received the products 2 days later :) I contacted GeT Cameras to help out with selecting the best camera and lens solution for me. They provided great support. I ordered with express and received the products 2 days later :)
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9Great prices, great service, everything great
Bought quite a few cameras from these guys, prices are great, service is great, delivery times of the hardware is also very nice. Bought quite a few cameras from these guys, prices are great, service is great, delivery times of the hardware is also very nice.
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10Great products. Excellent support.
GeT Cameras in Germany made some photo's of our products to show the performance of their cameras and they looked perfect. Recently we purchased a camera with lens, and LED lights. We are not exper... GeT Cameras in Germany made some photo's of our products to show the performance of their cameras and they looked perfect. Recently we purchased a camera with lens, and LED lights. We are not experienced with machine vision but the installation worked out fine. After installation on our laboratory we were surprised again of the high quality of the photos and the versatility of this system. (options in Galaxy viewer and integration in Python. Recently we had an issue with the software and the customer support was able to give us the relevant information to fix it within one day. The next time we need a camera we will not be looking to other suppliers but contact GeT Cameras immediately.
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10Great support and inhouse knowledge of the cameras
First I was a little bit sceptic about buying online industrial cameras. It’s a critical part for our machine. For a new product development there was a lot of price pressure. We needed a cheap cam... First I was a little bit sceptic about buying online industrial cameras. It’s a critical part for our machine. For a new product development there was a lot of price pressure. We needed a cheap camera. I called them and Caspar was providing great support. He even advised a cheaper camera than I had in mind. I was just surprised by the inhouse knowledge of get cameras about machine vision. Never expected this from a webshop. The image an built quality of the camera is also great. The camera feels and operates the same as our Basler cameras.
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10Great support by email
I ordered a 20MP USB3 camera including a lens 2 months ago for a datamatrix code reading application. In the beginning I was sceptic because of the low prices, but support by email was great. They ... I ordered a 20MP USB3 camera including a lens 2 months ago for a datamatrix code reading application. In the beginning I was sceptic because of the low prices, but support by email was great. They advise a lens and provided additional technical information. Unfortunately they don't offer a loan service, but I decided to try it. I had the cameras in house within 2 weeks and connection was easy. The SDK looks like the SDK from Basler so I felt directly comfortable with it. The camera and lens was a perfect match and now I'm able to read small DMC codes on large products with just a single camera.
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10Great support while selecting a lens
We have bought a 20MP camera and lens with extension tubes to use it as a digital microscope in our lab. The support with selecting a lens was great. Connecting the USB3 camera was easy. We receive... We have bought a 20MP camera and lens with extension tubes to use it as a digital microscope in our lab. The support with selecting a lens was great. Connecting the USB3 camera was easy. We received everything on time.
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10High quality
High quality components and service! My order was handled quickly and arrived ahead of schedule. Would recommend. High quality components and service! My order was handled quickly and arrived ahead of schedule. Would recommend.
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10It is important to have a skilled and efficient team of workers to get the goods efficiently.
Maintained a good relationship and very good communication from start to finish to purchase the item. Maintained a good relationship and very good communication from start to finish to purchase the item.
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9Outstanding products and customer service
The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly. The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly.
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10Outstanding products and customer service
Get Cameras were extremely kind to sponsor us with some amazing equipment for our RoboCup student team, Delft Mercurians. We had no issues with the cameras, they perform as advertised and enabled u... Get Cameras were extremely kind to sponsor us with some amazing equipment for our RoboCup student team, Delft Mercurians. We had no issues with the cameras, they perform as advertised and enabled us to continue with the project and the company was extremely supportive of us overall. The customer service staff was friendly, easy to approach and helped us select the appropriate products which fit our use case perfectly.
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8Perfect customer interaction
Good site and perfect customer interaction. Good site and perfect customer interaction.
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10Products delivered sooner than promised
Ordered products were delivered sooner than promised, all ordered items were included in the package and we had no problems to make them work (cameras work with the attached software and with Matlab). Ordered products were delivered sooner than promised, all ordered items were included in the package and we had no problems to make them work (cameras work with the attached software and with Matlab).
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10Professional support, fast delivery and good product.
I liked that your team helped me chose the needed equipment by my description. The items that i have ordered are exactly what i have looked for. I liked that your team helped me chose the needed equipment by my description. The items that i have ordered are exactly what i have looked for.
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10Prompt responses to many questions
Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forwar... Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forward. We continue to buy regularly.
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10Quick responses and good selection of cameras
Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forwar... Prompt responses to our many questions. A good selection of cameras despite shortages elsewhere in the industry and we have been able to specify some of these cameras to keep projects moving forward. We continue to buy from Get-Cameras regularly.
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10Quick shipping and excellent customer service
The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding e... The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding examples to implement the cameras in our systems.
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10Quick shipping and excellent customer service
The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding e... The customer service is quick, friendly and helpful, shipping takes place fast and the quality of cameras and accessoires is excellent. Very useful is also the provided software, including coding examples to implement the cameras in our systems.
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9Suitable product for us
We already have several of your cameras. These are for stock only. Since we are taking them into stock, that means we are happy with them. Only lead time is little bit longer. We already have several of your cameras. These are for stock only. Since we are taking them into stock, that means we are happy with them. Only lead time is little bit longer.
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10Very good value for money
The camera arrived on schedule and gives excellent images. Very good value for money. The SDK makes it very easy to acquire images into a program of my own written using C++Builder (about 2 hours p... The camera arrived on schedule and gives excellent images. Very good value for money. The SDK makes it very easy to acquire images into a program of my own written using C++Builder (about 2 hours programming).
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10Very helpful customer service
We needed a vision camera for our project very urgently. They where able to deliver it in a few days time. They responded quick to my emails also when I needed support. They send me an article how ... We needed a vision camera for our project very urgently. They where able to deliver it in a few days time. They responded quick to my emails also when I needed support. They send me an article how to quickly install the camera and set the most important parameters. it was very helpfull and within half an hour we had a good live view image. We have also ordered the lens they advised. It provides a nice and sharp image.
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