Image processing development kit with edge terminal powered by HALCON + NVIDIA Jetson

When considering an image processing system using Jetson, many people may have the following concerns.

 

[Two concerns frequently asked by customers]

1. I don't know what kind of development tools should be used to create and implement a program that can run on Jetson

2. I don't know the specifications of Ubuntu, software installation is troublesome, and I want to start verification immediately, but it's hard to get started

 

Therefore, this time, we would like to introduce a kitting set that combines HALCON, an image processing library, a Baslar camera, and an edge terminal equipped with NVIDIA Jetson™.

 

This set will be delivered with the OS and software already installed. Therefore, troublesome installation work is not required, and deep learning operation verification and image processing development using HALCON can be performed immediately. In addition, the required performance and specifications differ depending on the application, so we have prepared two types of kits.

 

Let me introduce you briefly.

What is HALCON?

The image processing library HALCON is a pioneering tool that allows you to build an efficient image processing system by combining 2,000 library operators. The created script type program can be automatically converted to Visual C++, Visual Basic or Visual C# code, and can be easily incorporated into the customer's image processing system. HALCON is currently used in tens of thousands of systems in Japan alone, demonstrating the high reliability of the HALCON library.

 

Source: Links Co., Ltd. https://linx.jp/product/mvtec/halcon/

Application example of HALCON

Case 1: Acceptance/rejection judgment of blood collection tube caps

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Product quality and traceability have been improved by using deep learning to classify defects that are difficult to quantify, such as breakage and peeling of barcode stickers, and by combining this with code recognition functions.

Case 2: License plate recognition

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Recognizing objects outdoors is extremely difficult because the appearance of objects changes depending on the weather and time of day, but we have combined rule-based image processing and deep learning to build flexible logic.

What are the advantages of combining HALCON and Jetson?

The combination of HALCON and Jetson is the optimal solution that enables edge AI to be implemented flexibly.

 

In order to realize image edge AI, it is essential to have an image processing library, affinity with your own system, and edge computing that can perform high-speed calculations.

The kit introduced this time achieves flexible image edge AI that meets customer needs by combining HALCON, an image processing library that can automatically convert code, and NVIDIA Jetson, which specializes in parallel computing technology. can. In addition, image processing algorithms built on Windows, Linux, etc. can be easily deployed on Jetson and their operation can be evaluated.

2 types of validated sets are available

HALCON, an image processing library used in tens of thousands of systems in Japan, and a Basler camera are kitted to an edge terminal equipped with NVIDIA Jetson.

 

There is no need for the customer to install any OS or software. After purchase, you can immediately start operation verification of image processing deep learning using HALCON and operation verification of image processing development application.

1. EDGEMATRIX AI-BOX with NVIDIA Jetson™ TX2 Module

This set uses the EDGEMATRIX AI-BOX.

AI-BOX with NVIDIA Jetson TX2 Module equipped with NVIDIA Pascal™ architecture-based GPU. Equipped with TX2, which is ideal for intelligent edge devices, it enables wider and more complex neural networks.

Source: https://edgematrix.com/

AI-BOX kit

set accessories

set content

accessories

Model

Basler ace series GigE camera GigE camera body acA1440-73gc
GigE cable 5m GEV-C6-L05-ACE
lens C125-0418-5M
12V power supply unit
(with trigger cable 3m)
PS12V-L03-Trig-ACE
AC adapter cable ST-Power Cable
tripod mount adapter ACE-TPM
EDGEMATRIX AI-BOX AI-BOX body EHC-J2-301
Image processing library HALCON HALCON20.11 Development Package + Deep Learning HALCON20.11-DEEP

Product spec

Basler camera spec table

item

acA1440-73gc Specifications

Number of pixels (pix)

1440x1080

number of pixels

1.6MP

sensor type

Progressive Scan CMOS

sensor name

Sony IMX273

Image element size (inch)

1/2.9" CMOS

shutter

global

Pixel size (um)

3.45um (H) x 3.45um (W)

フレームレート(fps)

73

monochrome/color

Color

video output type

GigE

video output format

10, 12 bit

sync mode

External trigger, software trigger or free run mode

exposure control

Programmable mode, external trigger control

External size (L x W x H)

29mm x 29mm x 29mm

Power-supply voltage

PoE or 12-24VDC

lens mount

C-mount

Basler lens specification table

item

C125-0418-5M Specifications

fixed focal length

4mm

Aperture range

F1.8 to F22

resolution

5 megapixel

lens mount

C-mount

EDGEMATRIX AI-BOX spec table

Specifications

Edge AI Box - Indoor : EHC-J2-301

Construction

Aluminum die-casting and steel, IP40

Core Module

NVIDIA Jetson TX2

GPUs

NVIDIA Pascal, 256 CUDA cores

CPU

ARM Cortex-A57@2GHz + NVIDIA Denver2@2GHz

Memory

8GB 128-bit LPDDR4@1866MHz onboard

System I/O Outlets

1x USB 2.0
2x 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
1 x HDMI 1.4 w/ 4K2K supported
1 x 12VDC power input connector
4x SMA type connector opening for antenna

PoE

-

Storage

1 x M.2 w/ PCIe 3.0 (support M.2 NVMe SSD) : STD128GB

LTE

4G (LTE) / 3G (800/900/1800/2100MHz)

Wifi

802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Power supply

12VDC screw type connector

Operating temperature

-10℃ to +50℃

Humidity

10% ~ 95%, non-condensing

Vibration Endurance

1 Grms w/ M.2 (5 ~ 500Hz, X, Y, Z directions)

Dimensions

141.6mm (5.57") (W) x 106mm (4.17") (D) x 55mm (2.17") (H)

Weight (net/gross)

0.8kg (1.76lb)/1.5Kg (3.31lb)

Certificate

CE & FCC Compliance

2. AVerMedia BOX PC with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Xavier Module

BOX PC with NVIDIA Jetson™ AGX Xavier™ developed as a powerful AI computer for autonomous machines. It delivers performance comparable to GPU workstations and is intended for AI machines that require maximum computation.

Jetson AGX Xavier delivers 20x more compute performance and 10x more power efficiency than Jetson TX2.

Source: https://www.avermedia.co.jp/jp

BOX PC kit

set accessories

set content

accessories

Model

Basler ace series
USB camera

USB camera body

acA1440-220uc

USB cable

USB3_Cable_5M_S

lens

C125-0418-5M

tripod mount adapter

ACE-TPM

AVerMedia BOX PC

BOX PC body

EA713-AAMN-3PC0

Image processing library HALCON

HALCON20.11 Development Package + Deep Learning

HALCON20.11-DEEP

Product spec

Basler camera spec table

item

acA1440-220uc Specifications

Number of pixels (pix)

1440x1080

number of pixels

1.6MP

sensor type

Progressive Scan CMOS

sensor name

Sony IMX273

Image element size (inch)

1/2.9" CMOS

shutter

global

Pixel size (um)

3.45um (H) x 3.45um (W)

フレームレート(fps)

220

monochrome/color

Color

video output type

USB3.0 (USB3 Vision)

video output format

8, 12 bit

sync mode

External trigger, software trigger or free run mode

exposure control

Programmable mode, external trigger control

External size (L x W x H)

29mm x 29mm x 29mm

Power-supply voltage

USB 3.0 interface

Basler lens specification table

item

C125-0418-5M Specifications

fixed focal length

4mm

Aperture range

F1.8 to F22

resolution

5 megapixel

lens mount

C-mount

AVerMedia BOX PC spec table

Type

Box PC with AVerCooler WavieFin passive cooling systemEA713-AAMN-3PC0

NVIDIA GPU SoC Module Compatibility

NVIDIA® Jetson AGX Xavier™ 32GB

Networking

2x GbE (RJ-45)

Display Output

1x HDMI type A, maximum resolution: 3840x2160 at 60Hz

temperature

Operating Temperature -20°C~65°C (MODE_30W_ALL, No-Air-Flow)
Storage Temperature -40°C ~ 85°C
Relative Humidity 40 °C @ 95%, Non-Condensing

USB

1x USB 2.0 Micro-B for BSP installation only
2x USB 3.0 Type-A (USB3.2 Gen1 x1)

Storage

32GB eMMC 5.1

RS-485

1x RS-485

CAN bus

1x CAN bus with transceiver

GPIO Expansion

40 pins: 1x UART, 2x I2C, 1x CAN (W/O transceiver), 5x GPIO

User Expansion

1x M.2 Key E2230 for Wi-Fi module (PCIe Gen4x 1)
1x M.2 Key M2280 for NVMe (PCIe Gen4x4)
2x M.2 Key M2280 (PCIe Gen2 x2) or 4x mPCIe Gen2 x1

Input Power

12V/5A

buttons

Power and Recovery (Each button has a RGB tri-color LED)

RTC Battery

Support RTC battery and Battery Life Monitoring by MCU

Chassis Dimension/Weight

W:196mm x L:232mm x H:60mm
7.72" x 9.13" x 2.36", with mounting ears W:144.8mm, 8.9”
Weight: 2.5Kg

Certifications

CE, FCC

price

Please contact us for the price of this product.

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