CoaXPress Cameras 2.0
What is CoaXPress 2.0?
CoaXPress 2.0 (or CXP2.0) is the upgraded version of the CoaXPress standard, made for high-speed digital imaging. It combines the simplicity of coaxial cables with advanced serial data technology, reaching data speeds of up to 12.5 Gbps on a single cable and up to 50 Gbps when using multiple cables. Plus, it can send data over distances of more than 100 meters without needing hubs or repeaters. This makes it a reliable choice for applications that demand fast and stable data transfer.
Key Features of CoaXPress Cameras
CoaXPress cameras provide numerous benefits, from speed to flexibility:
- High Speed and Bandwidth: The cameras can handle data speeds of up to 50 Gbps with multiple cables, delivering high-resolution images quickly.
- Long Cable Lengths: Signal quality remains excellent over distances longer than 100 meters, providing flexibility in setup and installation.
- Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP): A single cable carries both power and data, simplifying installation.
- Multiple Camera Support: Connect several cameras to a single frame grabber for synchronized operations, ideal for applications that need coordination.
- Low Latency Triggering: Fixed latency triggering enables real-time responsiveness, which is essential for time-sensitive processes.
Power over CoaXPress
Power Over CoaXPress (PoCXP) allows for data, control signals, and power to be transmitted over a single coaxial cable, significantly reducing the number of cables required compared to traditional setups. This simplifies installation and minimizes cable clutter.
By eliminating the need for separate power cables and potentially other specialized cables, PoCXP systems often require less hardware. This can lead to cost savings and a more streamlined and easier system design. With fewer cables to manage and connect, the installation time for PoCXP-based applications can be significantly reduced. This can accelerate deployment and reduce overall project costs.Applications for CoaXPress Cameras
Thanks to their performance and reliability, CoaXPress cameras are widely used across different sectors:
- Machine Vision: Crucial for quality control and inspection in manufacturing environments.
- Medical Imaging: Delivers the high-resolution detail necessary for diagnostics and surgical guidance.
- Broadcasting: Supports smooth, high-quality video feeds for live events.
- Defense and Security: Used in surveillance and reconnaissance, where high-speed, detailed imaging is essential.
Advantages of CoaXPress Interface
Although CoaXPress requires a frame grabber, which adds to the cost, it comes with several compelling advantages. Unlike USB 3.0 interface, which are limited to cable lengths of around 5 meters, CoaXPress 2.0 supports runs of 40 to 100 meters. It is also cost-efficient because a single cable is used for both power and data, reducing overall expenses, especially since CoaXPress cables are readily available. The interface allows synchronization of multiple cameras, making it highly effective for capturing moving objects in industrial settings. With a transmission speed of up to 12 Gbps, CoaXPress enables rapid data flow, significantly boosting system efficiency when used with a frame grabber. It is also GeniCam-compliant, which ensures smooth integration between the camera, interface, and software. Finally, the setup is straightforward, requiring only one cable connection to configure the system.
CoaXPress Cameras vs. GigE and USB3.0 Cameras
Speed and Bandwidth
CoaXPress significantly outperforms GigE and USB3 in terms of speed:
- CoaXPress: Up to 12.5 Gbps per cable, expandable to 50 Gbps with multiple cables.
- GigE: Limited to 1 Gbps.
- USB3: Tops out at 5 Gbps.
This speed advantage lets CoaXPress cameras handle higher frame rates and larger image sensors, ideal for high-speed applications.
Implementation Cost
While CoaXPress is more expensive to implement than GigE and USB3, it can save money in high-performance scenarios that require fewer, more efficient cameras rather than multiple lower-resolution ones.
CoaXPress Frame Grabber Requirement
CoaXPress needs a frame grabber to transfer data from the camera to the processing system. Although this adds cost and complexity, the frame grabber enhances performance and offers extra features.
Ease of Use and Compatibility
GigE and USB3: Known for easy plug-and-play operation, these interfaces are popular for general use. CoaXPress is also plug-and-play but may need more expertise to configure.
Applications
CoaXPress cameras are best for high-speed and high-bandwidth needs like automated inspections in manufacturing, but GigE and USB3 are more cost-effective for general-purpose applications where setup ease and lower costs are essential.
In summary, CoaXPress cameras excel in applications that require maximum speed and long cable runs, while GigE and USB3 are better suited for less demanding, cost-sensitive uses.
Industrial Lenses for CoaXPress Cameras
Choosing the right lens is critical for getting the most out of CoaXPress cameras:
- Resolution and Image Quality: CoaXPress cameras often have high-resolution sensors. The lenses must be able to capture fine details.
- High-Resolution Lenses: These lenses match the pixel density of CoaXPress sensors, ensuring crisp images.
- Low Distortion: Reducing optical distortion is vital for accurate inspections.
Compatibility and Mounting:
The M72 mount is an ideal choice for advanced imaging systems that need to cover larger sensor areas in high-end cameras. While standard mounts like C-mounts and F-mounts are widely used, they may fall short for these bigger sensors.
When selecting lenses, consider resolution, speed, working distance, and the environment. Our experts are available to help with your lens selection.
Why Choose VA Imaging’s CoaXPress Cameras?
Our CoaXPress cameras are built to perform in tough conditions across a range of industries. They deliver high performance with advanced sensors that ensure exceptional image quality. They are also highly durable, made to withstand harsh environments, and even come with IP67 protection options. Additionally, these cameras offer versatility, making them suitable for both monochrome and color imaging applications. Explore our CoaXPress cameras today, and feel free to reach out to our team for more information or personalized support.
Reviews VA Imaging
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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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