Dear customer,
Thank you for purchasing a product from XIMEA.
We hope that this manual can answer your questions, but should you have any further questions or if you wish to claim a
service or warranty case, please contact your local dealer or refer to the XIMEA Support on our website:
www.ximea.com/support
The purpose of this document is to provide a description of the XIMEA xiB and xiB64-Series cameras and to describe the correct
way to install related software and drivers and run it successfully. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your new
camera for the first time. Please follow all instructions and observe the warnings.
This document is subject to change without notice.
1.2. About XIMEA
XIMEA is one of the worldwide leaders for innovative camera solutions with a 20-year history of research, development and
production of digital image acquisition systems. Based in Slovakia, Germany and the US and with a global distributor network,
XIMEA offers their cameras worldwide. In close collaboration with customers XIMEA has developed a broad spectrum of
technologies and cutting-edge, highly competitive products.
XIMEA's camera centric technology portfolio comprises a broad spectrum of digital technologies, from data interfaces such as
FireWire, USB 2.0, 3.0 and USB 3.1, PCIe and PCIe based aggregation to cooled digital cameras with CCD and CMOS sensors,
as well as smart cameras with embedded PCs, and X-ray cameras. XIMEA has three divisions – generic machine vision and
integrated vision systems, scientific imaging and OEM/custom.
XIMEA cameras find use in many industrial applications, such as motion control, robotics, or quality control in manufacturing.
The broad spectrum of cameras also includes thermally stabilized X-ray cameras, and specialty cameras for medical
applications, research, surveillance and defense.
1.2.1. Contact XIMEA
XIMEA is a worldwide operating Company
Internet www.ximea.com
General inquiries info@ximea.com
Sales sales@ximea.com
Support support@ximea.com
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1.3. Standard Conformity
The xiB cameras have been tested using the following equipment:
• Camera with lens Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 and EF lens mount adapter
• IPASS
• IPASS
• 10 meter PCIe Gen2 x4, fiber optics cable, Samtec type PCIE-4G2-010.0-11 (XIMEA P/N: CBL-PCI-FIB- 10M0)
• 3 meter xiB series power/sync cable, 12 poles, type A65-3786 (revision 05) (XIMEA P/N: CBL-CBSYNC-3M0)
• Tripod adapter (XIMEA P/N: MECH-60MM-BRACKET-T)
• AC power adapter M+R Multitronik GmbH, Model BACS30M-24V-C8, 24V DC/1.25A (S/N:30240-0000198), (XIMEA P/N:
The xiB-64 models have not been certified, yet...
Warning: Changes or modifications to the product may render it ineligible for operation under CE, FCC or other jurisdictions.
XIMEA recommends using the above configuration to ensure compliance with the following standards:
1.3.1. CE Conformity
The xiB cameras described in this manual comply with the requirements of the
• EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC
Used harmonized European standards and technical specifications:
• EN 55022:2006 + A2:2010
• EN 55024:2010
• EN 60950-1
• EN 61000-6-2:2005 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Generic standards. Immunity for industrial environments
• EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011
• EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
• EN 61000-4-2:2009 Electrostatic discharge immunity test
• EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A2:2010
• EN 61000-4-4:2012 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
• EN 61000-4-6:2009 Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio frequency fields
• EN 61000-6-1:2007 Generic standards – Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
Information technology equipment – Radio disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement
Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
Information technology equipment – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
Generic standards – Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission standard for industrial environments
Radiated, radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity test
1.3.2. For customers in the US: FCC Conformity
The xiB cameras described in this manual have been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules, which states
that:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in
a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the users will be required to correct the interference at
their own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment under above jurisdictions. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
The xiB-64 models have not been certified, yet.
1.3.3. For customers in Canada
The xiB cameras comply with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations.
The xiB-64 models have not been certified, yet.
1.3.4. RoHS Conformity
The xiB & xiB-64 cameras comply with the requirements of the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive
2011/65/EU.
1.3.5. WEEE Conformity
The xiB and xiB-64 cameras comply with the requirements of the WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive
2003/108/EC.
1.3.6. GenICam GenTL API
GenICam standard transport layer interface, grabbing images. GenICam/GenTL provides an agnostic transport layer interface
to acquire images or other data and to communicate with a device. Each XIMEA camera can be GenTL Producer.
1.1. About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2. About XIMEA ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3. Standard Conformity .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1. CE Conformity ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2. For customers in the US: FCC Conformity ................................................................................................... 3
1.3.3. For customers in Canada ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.4.1. Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2. xiB Camera Series ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. What is xiB ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3. PCI Express Vision Camera Applications ............................................................................................................ 10
2.4. Common features ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5. Model Nomenclature ........................................................................................................................................ 11
2.6. Models Overview, sensor and models ............................................................................................................... 12
3.1. Power Supply .................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2. General Specification ....................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2.2. Firmware / Host driver / API features ........................................................................................................ 14
3.3. Lens Mount ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.6. Model Specific Characteristics .......................................................................................................................... 17
3.9. Digital Input / Output (GPIO) Interface and Power ............................................................................................... 43
3.9.3. Power input ............................................................................................................................................ 45
3.9.4. Optically isolated Digital Input .................................................................................................................. 46
3.9.4.1. Optically isolated Digital Input - General info .................................................................................... 46
3.9.4.2. Digital Input – signal levels ............................................................................................................. 46
3.9.4.3. Digital Input – Internal Schematic .................................................................................................... 47
3.9.4.4. Digital Input – Wiring ...................................................................................................................... 47
3.9.4.5. Digital Input – Timing ..................................................................................................................... 48
3.9.5. Optically isolated Digital Output ................................................................................................................ 48
3.9.5.1. Optically isolated Digital Output - General info .................................................................................. 48
3.9.5.2. Optically isolated Digital Output Delay .............................................................................................. 48
3.9.5.3. Optically isolated Digital Output – Internal schematic ........................................................................ 49
3.9.5.4. Digital Output – Wiring ................................................................................................................... 49
3.9.5.5. Digital Output – Timing ................................................................................................................... 54
3.9.6. Non-isolated Digital Lines ........................................................................................................................ 55
3.9.6.1. Non-isolated Digital Input/Output (INOUT) General info ...................................................................... 55
3.10. Power supply input (AUX PWR) ......................................................................................................................... 55
4.1. System Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 64
4.2. Video Formats ................................................................................................................................................. 66
4.2.1. Full Resolution ........................................................................................................................................ 66
4.2.2. ROIs – Region Of Interest ........................................................................................................................ 66
4.3.2.1. Triggered acquisition - single frame ................................................................................................ 69
4.3.2.2. Triggered acquisition - burst of frames ............................................................................................ 70
4.3.2.3. Exposure defined by trigger pulse length ......................................................................................... 70
4.4. Camera Parameters and Features ..................................................................................................................... 71
4.4.1. Exposure Time ........................................................................................................................................ 71
4.4.2. Gain ....................................................................................................................................................... 71
4.5. Host-Assisted Image Processing Parameters Available in xiAPI. .......................................................................... 71
4.5.1. Auto Exposure – Auto Gain ...................................................................................................................... 71
4.5.2. White Balance ........................................................................................................................................ 71
4.5.2.1. Assisted Manual White Balance ...................................................................................................... 71
4.5.2.2. Auto White Balance ........................................................................................................................ 71
5.1. Accessing the Camera ..................................................................................................................................... 76
5.1.1. Proprietary API ........................................................................................................................................ 76
5.1.2. Standard Interface .................................................................................................................................. 76
6.1. Troubleshooting and Support ............................................................................................................................ 92
6.1.1. Worldwide Support .................................................................................................................................. 92
6.1.2. Before Contacting Technical Support ........................................................................................................ 92
6.2.3. Step 3 - Wait for PSR Approval ................................................................................................................ 93
6.2.4. Step 4 - Sending the camera to XIMEA ..................................................................................................... 93
6.2.5. Step 5 - Waiting for Service Conclusion .................................................................................................... 94
6.2.6. STEP 6 - Waiting for return delivery ......................................................................................................... 94
6.3. Safety instructions and precautions ................................................................................................................... 94
6.3.4. Power supply .......................................................................................................................................... 95
6.3.5. Environment / protect against water ......................................................................................................... 95
6.5. Disclaimer of Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 96
6.6. List Of Trademarks .......................................................................................................................................... 97
6.7. Standard Terms & Conditions of XIMEA GmbH ................................................................................................... 97
6.9. Revision History ............................................................................................................................................. 102
8. list of figures .......................................................................................................................................................... 104
9. list of tables ........................................................................................................................................................... 106
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Industry standard interface
Off the shelf components can be used – no ‘frame grabber’
Optional EF lens mount
Canon lenses controllable from software (focus and aperture)
Small
Fits into places where no other camera can fit
Powerful
Up to 64Gb/s (xiB-64)
Fast
High speed, high frame rate: up to 3500+fps (depending on the camera model)
Robust
Full metal housing, no sheet metal covers
Connectivity
Programmable opto-isolated I/O, and non-isolated digital input and output. 4 status LEDs
Compatibility
Support for Windows, Linux and MacOS, various Image Processing Libraries
Software interfaces
GenICam / GenTL and highly optimized xiAPI SDK
Economical
Excellent value and price, low TCO and fast ROI
Low latency
Computer CPU not involved in data transfer, latency from camera to memory is low
2. xiB Camera Series
Figure 2-1 xiB and xiB-64 camera with heat sinks.
2.1. What is xiB
xiB [
ksi-bee: or sai-bee:]
• Small footprint
• High speed computer interface
• Sensors for xiB: 12, 20, and 50 Mpixel CMOSIS CMOS sensors
• Sensors for xiB-64: 1, 12 Mpixel CMOSIS and Luxima CMOS sensors
The XiB camera line uses a PCI Express (PCIe) computer interface which eliminates the need for a framegrabber. Currently, PCIe
generations 2 and 3 are implemented for the xiB and xiB-64 camera lines. As a result, low latency communication between the
camera head and host computer is achieved. Direct Memory Access (DMA) engine is utilized for data transfer between
the camera and PC memory, reducing the CPU load to almost negligible values compared to other protocols.
Off the shelf hardware can be used for camera to computer interfaces, but testing was limited to the items discussed in this
manual. See section 3.10 - 3.12 for materials needed to interface your camera to the computer. Both copper (10m) and fiber
optic (>100m) cables are available for interfaces.
2.2. Advantages
is a compact PCI express Industrial camera family with outstanding features:
table 2-1, advantages
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Sensor Technology
CMOS, Global shutter
Acquisition Modes
Continuous, software and hardware trigger, limited fps, triggered exposure and burst,
exposure controlled by trigger length
Partial Image Readout
ROI, Skipping and Binning modes supported (model specific)
Image data formats
8, 10 or 12 bit RAW pixel data
Color image processing
Host based de-Bayering, sharpening, Gamma, color matrix, true color CMS
Hot/blemish pixels correction
On camera storage of more than 5000 pixel coordinates, host assisted correction
Auto adjustments
Auto white balance, auto gain, auto exposure
Flat field corrections
Host assisted pixel level shading and lens corrections
Image Data and Control Interface
iPass external PCIe connector (Gen2 x4 for xiB, and Gen3 x8 for xiB-64)
General Purpose I/O
2x opto-isolated input, 2x opto-isolated output, and 4 non-isolated I/O, 4X user
configurable LEDs
PCIe Gen.2 x4 extender host adapter for fiber optics cables
PEX8-G3-X1-DOL
PCIe Gen.3 x8 extender host adapter for copper and fiber optics cables
PEX8-G3-X2-OSS
PCIe Gen.3 x8 dual port extender host adapter for copper and fiber optics cables
CBL-PCI-COP-1M0
1.0m PCIe Gen.2 x4, copper cable
CBL-PCI-COP-3M0
3.0m, PCIe Gen.2 x4, copper cable
CBL-PCI-COP-5M0
5.0m, PCIe Gen.2 x4, copper cable
CBL-PCI-COP-7M0
7.0m, PCIe Gen.2 x4, copper cable
CBL-PCI-FIB-10M0
10.0m, PCIe Gen.2 x4, fiber optics cable
CBL-PCI-FIB-20M0
20.0m, PCIe Gen.2 x4, fiber optics cable
CBL-PCI-X8G3-COP-3M0
3.0m PCIe Gen.3 x8, copper cable
CBL-PCI-FIB-10M0
10.0m PCIe Gen.2 x4, optical cable
CBL-PCI-FIB-20M0
20.0m PCIe Gen.2 x4, optical cable
CBL-PCI-X8G3-FIB-10M0
10.0m PCIe Gen.3 x8 optical cable
CBL-PCI-X8G3-FIB-20M0
20.0m PCIe Gen.3 x8 optical cable
BACS30M-24-C8
power supply (30W)
BACS60M-24-C8
xiB series power supply (60W, 24V)
Item P/N
Description
A-CB-X8G3-FAN-COOLER-KIT
Assembly Service for CB-X8G3-FAN-COOLER-KIT
A-MECH-60MM-EF-ADAPTER-KIT
Assembly Service for MECH-60MM-EF-ADAPTER-KIT
A-MECH-60MM-HEATSINK-KIT
Assembly Service for MECH-60MM-HEATSINK-KIT
A-LA-C-MNT-60MM-KIT
Assembly Service for LA-C-MNT-60MM-xxx-KIT
2.8. Accessories
The following accessories are available:
table 2-4, accessories
Notes: 1) This kits are sold separately, however it is possible to order assembling during production. These assemblies
are sold separately. Additional assemblies purchased along with a camera can be added to the order at time of
purchase for assembly with camera head. See table 2-5
table 2-5, assembly options
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Description
Value
Optimal ambient temperature operation
+10 to +25 °C
Ambient temperature operation
+0 to +50 °C
Ambient temperature for storage and transportation
-25 to +70 °C
Relative Humidity, non-condensing
80 %
Description
Value
Interpolation
Proprietary
White balance coefficients ranges
0.0 to 3.9
Sharpness filter
-400 to 400 %
Gamma
0.3 to 1.0
Full color correction matrix (3+1)x3 coefficients ranges
-3.9 to 3.9
3. Hardware Specification
3.1. Power Supply
The xiB and xiB-64 cameras are powered via their respective sync cables (CBL-CB-PWR-SYNC-3M0 (xiB) and CBL-MT-PWRSYNC-3M0 (xiB-64)). See section 3.8 xiB, xiB-64 PCIe Interface for details on the camera connector and input requirements.
The power required to run the camera varies on the camera model from 9-29W. Ximea sells a power supply to run the cameras.
PN: BACS30M-24-C8 or BACS60M-24-C8.
3.2. General Specification
3.2.1. Environment
table 3-1, environment
Housing temperature must not exceed +65°C. The following parameters are not guaranteed if the camera is operated outside
the optimum range:
• Dark current
• Dynamic Range
• Linearity
• Acquisition and readout noise
• S/N ratio, durability
3.2.2. Firmware / Host driver / API features
table 3-2, firmware / API features
More details on API/SDK features are available at XIMEA support pages: http://www.ximea.com/support
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3.3. Lens Mount
The xiB & xiB-64cameras are compatible with the Canon EF mount.
figure 3-1, xiB camera with/without the optional EF-Mount Adapter
The cameras are optionally delivered with or without outer EF-Mount Adapter.
Note: The distance between the outer EF-Mount Adapter and the active sensor surface is 44 mm and when no EF-Mount
Adapter is included it is 13.4 mm.
Cameras with 4/3” or smaller sensor format can also be equipped with C-mount lens adapter.
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3.4. Mounting points
Mounting points available to the customer are shown below. All are M4 thread. Four mounting points at the front panel are used
for the EF-mount adapter when installed.
Figure 3-2, drawing demonstrating the mounting hole positions. Camera shown without EF mount.
3.5. Optical path
No filter glass is added by Ximea. All windows are applied by the sensor vendor – see sensor vendor data sheets for optical path
details.
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xiB model
CB120CG-CM
CB120MG-CM
CB120RG-CM
Sensor parameter
Part number
CMV12000-2E5C1PA
CMV12000-2E5M1PA
CMV12000-2E12M1PA
Color filter
RGB Bayer mosaic
None
None
Type
Global shutter
Pixel Resolution (W x H) [pixel]
4096 x 3072
Active area size (W x H) [mm]
22.5 x 16.9mm
Sensor diagonal [mm]
28.16mm
Optical format [inch]
1”
Pixel Size [µm]
5.5µm
ADC resolution [bit]
8, 10, 12
FWC [ke-]
13.5
Dynamic range [dB]
60
SNR Max [dB]
TBD
Conversion gain [e-/LSB12]
TBD
Dark noise [e-]
TBD
Dark current [e-/s]
22 @ RT 10-bit mode
DSNU [e-]
2 in 10-bit mode
PRNU %
<1.27%
Linearity [%]
TBD
Shutter efficiency
1/50,000
Micro lenses
Yes
Camera parameters
Digitization [bit]
8, 10, 12
Supported bit resolutions [bit/pixel]
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16
Exposure time (EXP)
0.019 – 3500 ms
Variable Gain Range (VGA) [dB]
0-12dB
1
Refresh rate (MRR) [fps]
133/103/86 at 8/10/12 bit
Power consumption
2
Stand by [W]
7.39
Maximum [W]
9.9
Dimensions/Mass
height [mm]
60
width [mm]
60
depth [mm]
36 (w/o EF-Mount Adapter)
mass [g]
159 (w/o EF-Mount Adapter)
3.6. Model Specific Characteristics
3.6.1. CB120xG-CM
3.6.1.1. Sensor and camera parameters
table 3-3, CB120xG-CM, sensor and camera parameters
Notes: 1) Analog gain has only discrete steps.
2) Measured at 24V with connected 10m fiber optical PCIe cable CBL-PCI-FIB-10M0. Optical cable
consumption is about 1.25W.