CVB CameraSuite

Full-featured, independent GigE Vision and USB3 Vision SDK for various operating systems

The powerful, easy to install software development kit CVB CameraSuite is the preferred image acquisition platform for any GigE Vision and USB3 Vision compatible camera.

This version, CVB CameraSuite, impresses especially with its flexibility regarding the supported operating systems.

Support for various operating systems

Besides the 32 bit versions of Windows (7, 8, 10), CVB CameraSuite supports as well the operating systems Windows 64 bit (7, 8, 10) and Linux 32 bit and 64 bit (Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Mint) as well as 32 and 64 bit Intel and ARM architectures. Full implementation of the GenICam standard and thus complete hardware independence is guaranteed.

CVB CameraSuite is based on optimised drivers with minimized processor load for best performance. The proven memory management with ring buffers and flexible image access is the perfect base for implementing own algorithms.

Windows version

For users of the Windows version an optimised DirectX-Display as well as flicker-free non-destructive overlays are available. Multiple file formats are supported and a variety of sample programs in source code help developers to realise own applications.

Programming Environments

CVB CameraSuite offers full support for:

Windows 32 bit:
VB.NET, C#, Visual C++, Visual Basic, Delphi
Windows 64 bit:
VB.NET, C#, Visual C++, Delphi
Linux 32 bit:
Intel C++, GNU Compiler Collection
Linux 64 bit:
Intel C++, GNU Compiler Collection

Components

The components are based on:

Windows 32/64 bit:
DLLs and ActiveX Controls
Linux 32/64 bit:
ELF shared objects

Camera Setup

Easy and interactive GenICam camera setup is possible using the Management Console for the initial settings and a flexible feature tree control can be used for own applications.

Licensing and Download

CVB CameraSuite is provided free of charge for all operating systems with any GigE Vision or USB3 Vision cameras delivered from STEMMER IMAGING. It is licensed independently from the operating system to the individual MAC address of the camera for GigE Vision cameras, respectively to the serial number plus vendor ID for USB3 Vision cameras number and is therefore not bound to the computer hardware or a dongle.

The numbers for the free of charge activation are to be found on the license sticker on the package of your GigE Vision or USB3 Vision camera from STEMMER IMAGING. Alternatively, you can also get your license key for your camera online.

Key benefits

Full support for GigE Vision or USB3 Vision cameras
Based on optimised filter drivers
Management console for camera configuration
Tree control for GenICam feature selection
Minimized processor load
Proven memory management
Flexible image access
Support for multiple file formats
Optimised DirectX display control<
Flickerfree non-destructive overlays
Full support for .NET, VC++, Delphi
Based on DLLs and ActiveX controls
Multiple sample programs

Getting started with GigE Vision cameras and CVB CameraSuite

In this tutorial STEMMER IMAGING expert Dr. Jon Vickers explains how to connect a GigE Vision camera using the Common Vision Blox (CVB) CameraSuite and how to overcome potential difficulties during the process.

Example of a Mac address with the licence key for a GigE Vision camera

Example of a serial number with the licence key for a USB3 Vision camera

An Introduction to Common Vision Blox Image Manager

Learn more about the features, advantages and licencing options of the core of Common Vision Blox, the Image Manager.

How to develop with Common Vision Blox (CVB)

This video shows in an easy to follow step by step explanation how to acquire and display an image with the STEMMER IMAGING machine vision software Common Vision Blox (CVB). This tutorial is mainly intended for beginners in CVB programming.