FrameGrabber 4 MultiBox
FrameGrabber 4 MultiBox
Video captureFrameGrabber 4 MultiBox is a standalone video-grabbing solution that allows capturing multiple video streams from various LVDS buses and directly from in-car displays.
FrameGrabber 4 MultiBox brings independency to grabbing with a FrameGrabber 4 PCIe cards. FrameGrabber4 MultiBox is a powerful, standalone, and versatile solution not only for video applications. It is the best choice for laboratory applications, thanks to its scalability. FrameGrabber4 MultiBox is part of the Digiteq Automotive FrameGrabber 4 (FG4) modular ecosystem.
Multiple FrameGrabber4 PCIe Cards (up to 5 pcs.) can be inserted into the device, which brings high capability for grabbing of multiple video streams together with generating multiple video outputs. FrameGrabber4 PCIe Cards are sold separately.
Captured video streams can be transmitted via 1 Gbit Ethernet as TCP/UDP stream to a remote PC or stored locally to either an internal SSD drive or a Memory Card.
The device supports H.264 and H.265 video coding and RGB or YUV colour coding for video that is stored locally and/or transmitted via Ethernet to a PC.
FrameGrabber 4 MultiBox offers a wide range of triggered events. GPIO pins and the CAN-FD input can be used as trigger sources with the ability to assign various events to each trigger, such as start/stop capturing, entering sleep mode, etc.
CAN-FD inputs are used not only as the sources of trigger, but also full CAN-FD communication can be captured and re-streamed via 1 Gbit Ethernet as a TCP stream.
The User Web Interface is used for configuring the FrameGrabber 4 MultiBox. It allows an advanced configuration of video input and output parameters, network and storage settings, as well as the trigger subsystem.
Key Features
- Powerful standalone video encoding/decoding computer
- Allows installation of up to 5 FrameGrabber4 PCIe cards (up to 10 video inputs/outputs)
- Video stream-grabbing compatible with the majority of VW Group infotainment systems
- FPD-Link III and GMSL2/3 LVDS systems are supported
- Various in-car displays grabbing adaptors are available
- Up to five FG4 PCIe Cards to be installed
- Multiple GMSL2/3 or FPD-Link III video line inputs (based on number of installed FG4 PCIe Cards)
- Multiple GMSL2/3 or FPD-Link III video line outputs (based on number of installed FG4 PCIe Cards)
- 1 Gbit Ethernet connection for real-time transfer of captured video streams
- H.264 and H.265 video coding
- RGB and YUV colour coding
- CAN-FD communication capture
- CAN-FD triggers
- GPIO triggers
- Storage of captured data on an internal 500 GB SSD and/or Memory Card
- Easy configuration via User Web Interface
User Web Interface
We designed a user-friendly interface for smooth work and configuration of the FrameGrabber4 MultiBox and all grabbing parameters.. It allows an advanced configuration of video input and output parameters, network and storage settings, as well as the trigger subsystem. The amount of predefined features makes your video grabbing simple.
Available Interfaces
- PCI-Express 2.0 x4 for FG4 PCIe Card
- 1 Gbit Ethernet
- Internal SATA (500GB SSD included)
- CAN-FD input
- GPIO triggers
- CAN-FD triggers
- Memory Card slot
- HDMI
Accessories
FrameGrabber 4 PCIe card presents a powerful grabbing solution that allows multiple video streams to be processed simultaneously. The core of the solution presents a PCIe card with interchangeable LVDS modules. FrameGrabber 4 PCIe cards can be inserted into the appropriate PCIe slot in a PC or with the FrameGrabber4 MultiBox / MultiBox One.
- GMSL 2/3 interface module allows grabbing of the GMSL2/3 LVDS bus with the FrameGrabber 4 PCIe card.
- The module is directly connected to the LVDS bus between the infotainment main unit (ZR) and the infotainment LCD display.
- For interconnections, LVDS cables for GMSL 2/3 are used (H-MTD cables).
- FPD link III interface module allows grabbing of the FPD Link III LVDS bus with the FrameGrabber 4 PCIe card.
- The FPD Link 3 LVDS bus is currently used in the majority of VW infotainments group equipment with a separate central unit (ZR) and LCD display.
- For interconnections, LVDS cables for FPD Link III are used.
- C-adapteur is grabbing a real videostream that is generated by the display unit and allows to see a full image of the display (f.ex. together with safety icons).
- C-adapteur transfer parallel interface of any display into the standard LVDS protocol.
- The backup module is intended for application when the FG4 MultiBox or FG multiBox One is installed in a car and is powered by a car battery.
- It provides backup functionality to cover voltage drops and surges during engine starts.
- It prevents the FrameGrabber4 MultiBox or FrameGrabber4 MultiBox One from restarting caused to voltage drop-offs.
Technical Parameters
Number of PCIe Slots | 5 |
Number of Gbit Ethernets | 1 |
Number of Internal SSD Drives | 1 |
Number of SD Card Slots | 1 |
Number of HDMI Interfaces | 1 |
Number of GPIO Trigger Inputs | 2 |
Number of GPIO Outputs | 1 |
Number of CAN-FD Trigger Inputs | 2 |
User swappable PCIe Cards | YES |
PCIe specification | PCI-Express 2.0 x4 |
PCIe slots Power | PCIe power specification (10W / slot) |
Input power | 9 – 30 V DC |
Operating temperature | 0° C to 70° C |
Dimensions (W × D × H) | 153 x 245 x 178 mm |
Weight | 2,64 kg (without PCIe cards) |
Documents
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