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X-GCU Aurora series control units

X-GCU Aurora series control units

X-GCU Aurora series control units

Product catalog summary
Key Features
  • Configurable line stamp function with external RS-485 triggers
  • Remote firmware upgrade capability
  • Gigabit Ethernet interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Auto-recovery feature
  • Software development kit for rapid evaluation and development
  • EMC compliance
Applications
  • Security inspection
  • Cargo and vehicle inspection
  • Multi-view imaging
  • Non-destructive testing
  • Food inspection
  • Raw material sorting
  • Thickness measurement
  • Foreign particle detection
  • CT imaging
Benefits
  • Facilitates the construction of high-performance and reliable X-ray imaging subsystems
  • Supports connection of up to 80 pieces of 64-channel dual-energy Aurora X-Cards
  • High throughput data transfer speed of up to 600 Mbps
  • User-friendly and compact design
  • On-board signal processing functions including offset and gain calibrations, adaptive constant integration time, pixel binning, line summing and averaging functions, and pixel discontinuity correction
  • Diagnostic functions such as data test patterns, remotely readable temperature sensor, humidity sensor, voltage monitoring, and status indicator LEDs
Product Overview

X-GCU B and X-GCU GT are robust control units designed as data acquisition boards for Aurora series powered detector subsystems. They enable the integration of multiple Aurora X-Cards, facilitating the creation of high-performance X-ray imaging systems. These units are GigE compatible, allowing for high data throughput and connection of numerous X-Cards.

Both X-GCU B and X-GCU GT feature compact mechanical sizes and include on-board signal processing and diagnostic functions. They come with demonstration software, a control library, and sample source code to expedite evaluation and software development.

Technical Specifications
ParameterX-GCU GTX-GCU B
Product code300002472213013560
Input voltage10.8 V - 26.4 V DC10.8 V - 26.4 V DC
Typical power consumption4 W3 W
Number of segments52
Max number of X-Cards per segment1612
Max total number of X-Cards8024
Max pixel quantity102403072
Max cable length between X-GCU and X-Card3 m2 m
Min integration time100 us1.27 ms
Max integration timeUp to 25 msUp to 25 ms
System linearity>99 %>99 %
Supported interfaceGigEGigE
EMC standards of trigger interfaceESD: 8 kV contact, 15 kV air discharge; EFT: 2 kV; Surge: 6 kVESD: 8 kV contact, 15 kV air discharge; EFT: 2 kV; Surge: 1 kV
Max throughput600 Mbps600 Mbps
Voltage sensorYesYes
Temperature sensorYesYes
Humidity sensorYesYes
Mechanical dimensions (with thermal pad)132 mm (L) x 58 mm (W) x 20.2 mm (H)132 mm (L) x 58 mm (W) x 19.8 mm (H)
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Catalog excerpts

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X-GCUAurora series control units X-GCU B and X-GCU GT are robust control units that operate as data acquisition boards in Aurora series powered detector subsystems. Combining a number of Aurora X-Cards with the series optimized X-GCU makes it easy to build high performance and reliable X-ray imaging subsystems. The GigE compatible control units provide a connection of up to 80 pieces of 64-channel, dual-energy Aurora X-Cards while enabling high data throughput speed. X-GCU B and X-GCU GT have a compact mechanical size, and both solutions come with on-board signal processing and diagnostic functions. Demonstration software, a control library and a sample source code are available to speed up evaluation and software development. KEY FEATURES • Configurable line stamp function with external RS-485 triggers • Remote firmware upgrade • Gigabit Ethernet interface • Auto-recovery • Software development kit available for rapid evaluation and software development • EMC compliance APPLICATIONS • Security inspection • Cargo and vehicle inspection • Multi-view imaging • Non-destructive testing • Food inspection • Raw material sorting • Thickness measurement • Foreign particle detection • CT imaging BENEFITS • Makes it easy to build high performance and reliable X-ray imaging subsystems • Provides a connection of up to 80 pieces of 64-channel dual-energy Aurora X-Cards • High throughput data transfer speed of up to 600 Mbps • Easy-to-use • Compact mechanical size • On-board signal processing functions - Offset and gain calibrations, adaptive constant integration time, pixel binning, line summing and averaging functions and pixel discontinuity correction • Diagnostics functions - Data test patterns, remotely readable temperature sensor, humidity sensor, voltage monitoring and stat

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Product code Input voltage Typical power consumption Max number of X-Cards per segment Max total number of X-Cards Max pixel quantity Max cable length between X-GCU and X-Card Min integration time System linearity Supported interface GigE ESD: 8 kV contact, 15 kV air discharge EFT: 2 kV Surge: 6 kV EMC standards of trigger interface ESD: 8 kV contact, 15 kV air discharge EFT: 2 kV Surge: 1 kV Voltage sensor Temperature sensor Humidity sensor Mechanical dimensions (with thermal pad) X-GCU B. Basic system typology. Trigger generator X-Link 26 pin ribbon cable X-GCU Trigger cable GigE cable X-Link...

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