Hikrobot MV-GC1002-V2

Camera Link acquisition and positioning

Two Camera Link inputs, broad pixel-format handling and 1 GB of DDR3 buffer memory define the MV-GC1002-V2 as a dual-channel acquisition board for Base, Medium, Full and 80-bit camera configurations. Each camera connection runs at 6.8 Gbit/s, while the PCI-E gen2 × 4 host link sustains 1600 MB/s. Mono and Bayer data are accepted at 8, 10, 12 or 16 bits, with RGB 8 and BGR 8 output paths also listed.

The two SDR interfaces suit inspection cells that acquire from a pair of Camera Link cameras and must coordinate exposure or external events through configurable I/O. Eleven lines cover single-ended and differential signaling; the bracket group operates from 3.3 V DC to 24 V DC, while the pin-header group accepts 3.3 V DC to 12 V DC. PoCL can deliver up to 4 W at 12 V DC on each channel, reducing separate camera-power wiring when the attached cameras fit that limit.

Within the range, MV-GC1002-V2 is the lower-consumption Camera Link choice at 7 W. MV-GC1102IOL retains the same two SDR ports, 1 GB buffer, 6.8 Gbit/s connection rate and 1600 MB/s sustained transfer, but draws 10 W and provides eight configurable I/O lines instead of eleven. Choose MV-GC1002-V2 when the wider I/O count or Linux support through Ubuntu 22.04 matters; choose MV-GC1102IOL for a Windows-only build based around its eight-line arrangement.

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Selection and applications

Dual-camera Camera Link acquisition. High-depth mono and Bayer capture. Externally triggered image collection.

Minimum kit: Start with the MV-GC1002-V2 in a PCI-E gen2 × 4 host, one or two Camera Link cameras, matching SDR Camera Link cables, and PoCL power within 4 W at 12 V DC per channel or separate camera power.

Nearby in the range: MV-GC1102IOL — Prefer it for the eight-line I/O layout on a Windows 7/10/11 host; MV-GX1002 — Prefer it for two CXP-6 links and 3350 MB/s sustained host transfer.

FAQ

Which Camera Link configurations can MV-GC1002-V2 acquire?

The board accepts Base, Medium, Full and 80-bit Camera Link configurations through two SDR camera interfaces. Both channels are specified for connection speeds up to 6.8 Gbit/s, so camera mode and cable selection should be matched to one of those listed configurations.

How much host bandwidth does MV-GC1002-V2 provide continuously?

Its PCI-E gen2 × 4 interconnect has a listed maximum transfer bandwidth of 1720 MB/s and a sustained figure of 1600 MB/s. The 1 GB DDR3 on-board memory buffers incoming image data when camera traffic and host transfers do not align exactly.

Can MV-GC1002-V2 power both attached Camera Link cameras?

PoCL is available on both channels, with each channel providing up to 4 W at 12 V DC. It can therefore carry camera power over the Camera Link connection when each camera stays within that per-channel allowance; the board itself is specified at 7 W consumption.

What pixel data can the MV-GC1002-V2 acquisition path handle?

Accepted formats include Mono 8/10/12/16 and Bayer 8/10/12/16, plus RGB 8 and BGR 8. This lets one board receive monochrome, raw Bayer or packed colour data without narrowing the selection to a single sensor-output depth.

What I/O voltage ranges are available on MV-GC1002-V2?

There are eleven configurable lines with single-ended or differential operation and cascading support. Lines 0 through 6 on the baffle handle 3.3 V DC to 24 V DC input/output; lines 7 through 10 on the pin header accept 3.3 V DC to 12 V DC input and provide 3.3 V DC output.

Which operating systems are listed for MV-GC1002-V2?

The listed host environments are Windows 7, 10 and 11, plus Ubuntu 16.04 through 22.04 on Linux. MVS client software and an SDK for secondary development are included in the supported software path.