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Vimba X SDK

Vimba X is our comprehensive SDK for all GenICam-compliant cameras.

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Vimba X - Our Comprehensive SDK 

Vimba X is our comprehensive SDK for all GenICam-compliant cameras. Vimba X runs on multiple operating systems and platforms, and it supports both quick prototyping and developing sophisticated vision applications.

Vimba X in a Nutshell

  • APIs: C, C++, .NET, and Python
  • Runs on Windows, Linux, Linux ARM, and macOS
  • Fully GenICam-compliant
  • Viewer with integrated Bandwidth Manager for GigE and USB
  • Firmware Updater for Alvium, Goldeye, and GoldeyePro
  • ImageTransform library
  • Camera Simulator
  • Examples

// Compatible Cameras

  • Alvium, Alecs, Goldeye, Goldeye Pro, Manta, Mako, Prosilica GT
  • EXO, FXO, HR, SHR
  • allPIXA evo
  • Vimba X can be used with GenICam-compliant cameras 

// Vimba X Tools and Adapters

Vimba X Cognex Adapter 

Download Vimba X Cognex Adapter for Cognex VisionPro:

Vimba X Defective Pixel Manager

Vimba X Defective Pixel Manager enables you to use the on-board pixel correction features of your Alvium and Goldeye Pro camera. Selected Manta and Mako G cameras are supported as well.

Downloads - all for version 2.2.0:

Micro-Manager Adapter

Allied Vision Camera Adapter for µManager microscopy software

Vimba X ROS2 camera driver

Vimba X ROS2 camera driver is available on github/alliedvision.

GStreamer plugin

GStreamer plugin for Vimba X

// Get Started with Vimba X

All operating systems:

  • You don't have to deinstall Vimba. You can install Vimba X on the same system to a directory of your choice.
  • The user documentation is included in the SDK installation and also available at docs.alliedvision.com.
  • To install the Python API, read the VmbPy API Manual. To install the .NET API, read the VmbNET API Manual.
  • Vimba users: The Developer Guide includes a Migration Guide.
  • Windows:
    • If your Alvium USB camera is connected during installation, the driver is installed automatically.
    • Driver Installer and Viewer are available in the Vimba X/bin directory.
    • Examples are installed to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Allied Vision\Vimba X.
  • Linux and ARM:
    • The transport layers and install scripts are available in the VimbaX/cti directory.
    • The Viewer is available in the VimbaX/bin directory.
    • Examples are available in the VimbaX/api directory.
    • If you need help with the installation, see the description in the Release Notes.
  • macOS:

Documentation

Vimba X documentation is included in the Vimba X installation and it is available online:

https://docs.alliedvision.com/

Downloads