AVT - VIMBA 4.2 - The SDK For Allied Vision Cameras
Vimba is our future-proof platform-independent SDK for all Allied Vision cameras with GigE Vision, USB3 Vision, IEEE 1394, and Camera Link interface. With Vimba, you can acquire images and control your Allied Vision camera instantly, but also program complex vision applications or connect to third-party libraries.
Highlights
Future-proof
Vimba is Allied Vision's GenICam-based SDK with transport layers for all Allied Vision cameras with GigE Vision, USB3 Vision, IEEE 1394, and Camera Link interface.
GenICam is THE standard for plug & play handling of cameras and devices. GenICam APIs are independent of the operating system, camera interface, and camera sensor, so that you can always reuse your source code. As a member of the EMVA (European Machine Vision Association), Allied Vision actively contributes to the further development of GenICam.
Platform-independent
Vimba runs on Windows, Linux, and Linux for ARM. You can port your source code from Windows to Linux or cross-compile from a Linux PC to an embedded system.
Read our technical papers
- Optimizing the Performance of Jetson Nano, TX1, TX2, and Xavier
- Cross-compiling Vimba Source Code to ARM
- Installing Vimba under Linux
C, C++, .NET, and Python APIs
Vimba provides APIs for C, C++, .NET, and Python. For a quick start or protoptyping, we recommend the Python API. Users who want to develop a straightforward application love the simplicity of the C API or the .NET API.
Advanced users with high demands appreciate the C++ API, which is designed as a highly efficient and sophisticated API for advanced object-oriented programming including the STL (standard template library), shared pointers, and interface classes.
Vimba includes programming examples in C, C++, C#, and Python and an extensive user documentation. To get started, we recommend reading the Vimba Quickstart Guide, which is part of the Vimba installation. More information about Vimba's architecture and APIs.
Excellent connectivity
Vimba's GenICam-based transport layers (TLs) support Allied Vision cameras with GigE Vision, USB3 Vision, IEEE 1394, and Camera Link interface. Moreover, they automatically connect with third-party software, for example, MATLAB, OpenCV, Halcon, CVB, and many more.
Additionally, Vimba provides the Cognex Adapter for VisionPro (version 6.0 or later).
Learn how to get started with MATLAB:
Learn how to get started with Cognex VisionPro:
- Getting Started with Cognex VisionPro (video, 3 minutes)
- Getting Started with Cognex VisionPro (PDF)
Learn how to get started with HALCON:
If you have questions on how to get started with other third-party software, we are happy to help!
Comprehensive suite
Vimba is a comprehensive software suite including drivers for best performance on Windows and the Vimba Driver Installer application.
With the Vimba Viewer application, you can instantly view images and explore camera features without programming. Additionally, you can save your camera settings and quickly use them with any Vimba API.
With Vimba's Image Transform Library, you can output several pixel formats. Vimba includes programming examples and an extensive user documentation.
Supported cameras and operating systems
Cameras:
- Allied Vision GigE Vision cameras
- Allied Vision USB3 Vision cameras
- Allied Vision 1394 cameras (Windows only)
- Allied Vision Camera Link cameras (Windows only)
Operating systems:
Vimba 4.2 was tested with:
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Windows
- Windows 7, Windows 10
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Linux (for GigE Vision and USB3 Vision cameras) Linux on standard PCs based on Intel-compatible processors. Tested distributions:
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- Debian 10
- CentOS 8.2
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Linux for ARMv8 compatible embedded systems such as NVIDIA Jetson TX2. Tested distributions:
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Download Vimba
All Vimba downloads include programming examples and user manuals. You can download Vimba for free.
Downloads
- Downloads for Windows:
- Downloads for Linux x86/x64:
- Downloads for ARMv7 32-bit:
- Downloads for ARMv8 64-bit:
Downloads for Alvium MIPI CSI-2 cameras
Download drivers, code examples, and more for Alvium CSI-2 cameras.
More Product Information
Image optimization features:
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Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 32 dB)
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Auto exposure (manual exposure control: 35 µs to 26.8 s)
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Auto white balance (GT4907C only)
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Binning (horizontal and vertical)
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Color correction, hue, saturation (GT4907C only)
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Column defect masking
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Decimation X/Y
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Gamma correction
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Three look-up tables (LUTs)
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Region of interest (ROI), separate ROI for auto features
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Reverse X/Y
Camera control features:
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EF lens control (order option -18)
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Event channel
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Image chunk data
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IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
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RS232
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Storable user sets
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StreamBytesPerSecond (bandwidth control)
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Stream hold
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Sync out modes: Trigger ready, input, exposing, readout, imaging, strobe, GPO
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Tap mode switchable in Vimba Viewer 2.0 or later (four-tap, one-tap)
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Temperature monitoring (main board and sensor board)
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Trigger over Ethernet (ToE) Action Commands
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Monochrome (G-031B) and color (G-031C) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet option
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Popular C-Mount lens mount
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads on top and bottom of housing or optional tripod adapter
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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AR0521 CMOS sensor
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ALVIUM image processing
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USB3 Vision
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Various hardware options
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Monochrome (1800 U-500m) and color (1800 U-500c) models
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ALVIUM® Technology for on-board image processing
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USB3 Vision interface for GenICam SFNC features
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Platform concept that enables the operation of different Alvium camera models with a common software
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Micro-B USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector with screw locks for industrial applications
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Precise sensor-to-lens mount alignment
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Standard M3 mounting holes for top and bottom mounting, standard M2 mounting holes for front mounting
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Industrial performance for both embedded and machine vision applications
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Versatile temperature range for extreme environments
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IEEE 1588 PTP
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Power over Ethernet
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P-Iris and DC-Iris lens control
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Monochrome (GT1920) and color (GT1920C) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
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Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
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Popular C-Mount lens mount
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Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads or optional tripod adapter
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Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
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Defect pixel column masking feature with the Load Defect Tables tool that allows you to manage a user defined defective pixel list to match your application and optimize the life cycle of the camera.
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High SNR mode (up to 24 dB better signal-to-noise ratio)
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Low-Noise Binning Mode
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Smear reduction
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Shading correction
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Area of interest (AOI), separate AOI for auto features
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Binning
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Decimation
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Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 32 dB)
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Auto exposure (39 µs to 67 s)
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Auto white balance
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Look-up table (LUT)
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Hue, saturation, color correction
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Reverse X
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Deferred image transport
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Trigger programmable, level, single, bulk, programmable delay
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Sequence mode (changes the camera settings on the fly)
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SIS (secure image signature, time stamp for trigger, frame count)
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Storable user sets
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Sony IMX273 CMOS sensor
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Power over Ethernet option
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Angled-head and board level variants
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Video-iris lens control
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Monochrome (G-158B) and color (G-158C) models
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GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet option
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Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
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Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
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Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
-
Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
-
Popular C-Mount lens mount
-
Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads on top and bottom of housing or optional tripod adapter
-
Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
- Sony IMX265 CMOS sensor
- Power over Ethernet option
- Angled-head and board level variants
- Video-iris lens control
- Monochrome (G-319B) and color (G-319C) models
- GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet option
- Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
- Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
- Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
- Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
- Popular C-Mount lens mount
- Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads on top and bottom of housing or optional tripod adapter
- Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
-
High SNR mode (up to 24 dB better signal-to-noise ratio)
-
Low-noise binning mode
-
Smear reduction
-
Shading correction
-
Defect pixel correction
-
Area of interest (AOI), separate AOI for auto features
-
Binning
-
Decimation
-
Auto gain (manual gain control: 0 to 24 dB)
-
Auto exposure (129 µs to 67 s)
-
Auto white balance
-
Look-up table (LUT)
-
Hue, saturation, color correction
-
Reverse X
-
Deferred image transport
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Trigger programmable, level, single, bulk, programmable delay
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Sequence mode (changes the camera settings on the fly)
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SIS (secure image signature, time stamp for trigger, frame count)
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Storable user sets
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Affordable GigE Vision InGaAs SWIR camera
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QVGA resolution
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Power over Ethernet
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Compact industrial design, no fan
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Up to 344 fps at full resolution
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GigE Vision interface with PoE+
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Comprehensive I/O control options
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Automated on-board image correction
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Stabilized sensor-cooling, no fan
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Extended operating temperature range
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