Key Features
Integration with Cognex Vision Software
Frame Grabbers work well with VisionPro and VisionPro Deep Learning software, for real-time image analysis right when you need it. Whether you’re doing quality control, sorting, or inspection, this frictionless connection between hardware and software enables faster decisions and better results.
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Supported Models
Cognex Vision Software Supported Frame Grabbers
GigE Frame Grabber
| Cognex PID (Description) | CFG-8734-000 ( Card with no SW license) CFG-8734-50 (Card plus VisionPro BASE) CFG-8734-100 (Card plus VisionPro PLUS) CFG-8734-200 (Card plus VisionPro MAX) CFG-8734-MC-200 (Card plus VisionPro MAX, MULTI-CAM) CFG-8734-CD-200 (Card plus VisionPro MAX and Cognex Designer) CFG-8734-CD-MC-200 (Card plus VisionPro MAX and Cognex Designer, MULTI-CAM) CFG-8734-CVL-200 ( Card plus CVL MAX) CFG-8734-200-EL (Card plus VisionPro MAX with EL tools) CFG-8734-CD-200-EL (Card plus VisionPro MAX and Cognex Designer with EL tools) |
| Dimensions | 145 x 110 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F) (with air flow) |
| Storage | -20 °C to 80 °C (-4 °F to 176 °F) |
| Input Voltage | 12 VDC |
| PCI Express Type | PCI Express x4 |
| Power Requirements | Power from PCIe slot (max. 20W PoE power output) 2.1A @ +12V 1.2A @ +3.3V Power from 4-pin Molex or 6-pin ATX power connector (max. 120W PoE power output) 10A @ +12V 1.2A @ +3.3V (from PCIe slot) |
| No. of Ports | 4 |
| PoE Output Voltage | Max. 20W w/ PCIe slot Max. 120W w/ 4-pin Molex or 6-pin ATX power connector |
*Max 61.6W PoE power w/ 4-pin (+12V@6A)
**Max 20W PoE power w/ PCIe slot (+12V@2.1A)
5GigE Frame Grabber
| Cognex PID | CFG-NPC34-5G-4P | CFG-LPC34-5G-4 |
| Interface Standard | 5GBASE-T Ethernet | 5GBASE-T Ethernet |
| Dimensions | 167.7 mm (W) x 111.2 mm (H) | 156.7 mm (W) x 120.8 mm (H) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C–55 °C with airflow | 0℃ to 70℃ (32 ℉ to 158 ℉) |
| Input from Power Connector (6-pin) | Up to 8.5 A@12V (102W) | N/A |
| Input from PCIe Slot | Up to 5.5 A@12V (66W) | 4.44W (min) to 20.76W (max) |
| PCI Express Type | PCIe 3.0 x 4 Lanes | PCIe 3.0 x 4; Compatible x8 x16 |
| Speed Supported | 5G/ 2.5G/ 1G/ 100M link speed | 5G/ 2.5G/ 1G/ 100M link speed |
| Port Connector | RJ45 | RJ45 |
| No. of Ports | 4 | 4 |
| PoE | Up to 25.5 W per port | Non-PoE |
| Cable Requirement | CAT-5e or CAT-6 cable | CAT-5, CAT-6, CAT-6e, CAT-7 |
CXP-6 Frame Grabber
| Cognex PID | CFG-CPC34-XD-4P |
| When to Choose | Cognex Cameras |
| Interface Standard | CXP-6 (CXP 1.1/1.0) |
| Dimensions | 167.5mm×68.9mm×21.6mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50°C |
| Storage | -20 to 60℃ |
| Input from PCIe Slot | 20W |
| Power-Over-CXP | Up to 13W/link (4 Links total 24W) |
| PCI Express Type | PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes |
| GenIcam Support | Yes |
| Connector Type | Din Connector |
| Connection Mode | 1 to 4 CXP Links |
| No. of Ports | 4 |
| Max Speed Supported | 25 Gbit/s (6.25 Gbit/s x 4) |
| Operation System | Windows 10/11/Server 2019(x64) |
CXP-12 Frame Grabber
| Cognex PID | CFG-CPC38-YHB-4P | CFG-BPC38-YHB-4P |
| When to Choose | Cognex Cameras | 3rd-party cameras |
| Interface Standard | CXP-12 (CXP 2.0/1.1/1.0) | CXP-12 (CXP 2.0) |
| Dimensions | 168.6mm × 68.9mm × 21.6mm | 174 x 106 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50°C | 0 to 50°C |
| Storage | -20 to 60℃ | -20 to 100°C |
| Input from PCIe Slot | 20W | Up to 15W |
| Power-Over-CXP | Up to 13W/link (4 Links total 24W) | Up to 13W per link (4 links total)* |
| PCI Express Type | PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes | PCIe 3.0 x 8 Lanes |
| GenIcam Support | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | Micro BNC Connector | Micro BNC Connector |
| Connection mode | 1 to 4 CXP Links | 1 to 4 CXP Links |
| No. of Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed Supported | 50 Gbit/s (12.5 Gbit/s x 4) | 50 Gbit/s (12.50 Gbit/s x 4) |
| Operation System | Windows 10/11/Server 2019(x64) | Windows and Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) |
Camera Link Frame Grabber
| Cognex PID | CFG-CPC28-CSD-1P | CFG-BPC24-CSD-2P |
| When to Choose | Cognex Cameras | 3rd-party cameras |
| Interface Standard | Camera Link 2.0 | Camera Link 2.0 |
| Dimensions | 151.6mm × 126.3mm × 21.6mm | 174 x 106 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 50°C | 0 to 50°C |
| Storage | -20 to 70℃ | -20 to 100°C |
| Input from PCIe Slot | Up to 8W | Up to 15W |
| Power-Over-CXP | Up to 4W per link (2 Links total 8W) | Up to 4W per link (4 links total)* |
| PCI Express Type | PCIe 2.0 x 8 Lanes | PCIe 2.0 x 4 Lanes |
| GenIcam Support | Yes | Yes |
| Connector Type | SDR Camera Link Connector | SDR Camera Link Connector |
| Connection mode | Base /Medium/Full/80-bit | Base /Medium/Full/80-bit |
| No. of Ports | 2 | 4 |
| Max Speed Supported | 85MHz (80-bit) x 1 | 85MHz (80-bit) x 2 |
| Operation System | Windows 7/8/10 x64 | Windows and Linux (32-bit and 64-bit) |
*If the total amount of all cameras connected to the board exceeds 15 Watts, the auxiliary power connector needs to be used to add an additional power supply to the board.
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