Introduction - Matrix Vision mvBlueLYNX-X Technical Manual

7 Introduction

The mvBlueLYNX-X is the next generation intelligent (a.k.a. smart) camera product line. The CPU core from
Texas Instrument's DaVinci™ 37 series of digital media processors is based on
1. the state-of-the-art ARM Cortex-A8 technology with up to 1 GHz target clock and
2. image processing acceleration by an 800 MHz DSP coprocessor for parallel handling of multiple pixel
and float data.
Using a modular approach, the mvBlueLYNX-X can be combined with the same image sensors as the
mvBlueCOUGAR family of cameras, creating an unprecedented flexible product spectrum.
The main aim of the system is to offer a freely programmable smart vision system with a standard OS. For
this reason, a Linux distribution called Ångström, which is available and maintained for a variety of
embedded devices is running on the mvBlueLYNX-X. A graphical user interface based on X window system
called Enlightenment is provided. By connecting a standard VESA display (e.g. 1024 x 768 resolution, 24 bit
color depths and 60 Hz), you can work with the mvBlueLYNX-X like any other PC with LINUX as operating
system.
The mvBlueLYNX-X is ideally suited for all classical areas of machine vision, the large processing power
and high-end display and graphics capability make it perfect for even higher end applications. The hardware
capabilities can be teamed with MATRIX VISION's machine vision library mvIMPACT or third party
libraries such as MVTec Halcon™, EVT EyeVision, or OpenCV.
mvBlueLYNX-X - Installing HALCON Embedded
Possible uses for the mvBlueLYNX-X include:
an image acquisition device,
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• an image acquisition and processing device displaying results on a display,
• an image acquisition and processing device controlling a machine or system via PLC (e.g. a
packaging machine or sorter) or its own I/O,
• a decentral intelligent image processing device in
♦ single camera applications or
♦ multiple camera applications.
By connecting a USB camera (e.g. mvBlueFOX-IGC), it is also possible to create a stereo vision system.
Like many other MATRIX VISION hardware with an Ethernet interface, the mvBlueLYNX-X is a GenICam
compliant smart camera, using SFNC for the names of the camera features. The mvBlueLYNX-X uses
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Figure 1: mvBlueLYNX-X
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