Vision4ce GRIP VPDU
Vision4ce GRIP VPDU
The VPDU (Video Processing and Distribution Unit) is used for processing and distributing video in system comprising multiple video sources which need to be processed and routed to multiple video displays. A typical example is an armoured vehicle with EO sighting systems, driver cameras and situation awareness cameras all of which need to be shared between different displays within the vehicle.
The GRIP VPDU combines a latest generation Intel CPU with a high performance GPU to drive up to 6 displays. The video input architecture is modular which allows the VPDU to be configured to support the specific format of the video sources. This includes support for PAL, NTSC, 3G/HD-SDI, YPbPr, STANAG, HDMI, RGB, VGA and GigE Vision. Up to 24 video sources are supported.
Operating System
As a minimum, the VPDU is supplied with a Linux OS with all driver software installed.
Middleware
A range of libraries based on the Vision4ce FrameWorkx software are available including:
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BIT
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Low latency video capture and display
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Video detection and tracking
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Video compression, streaming and recording
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Image fusion
- Ballistic computation
Application Software
Vision4ce can undertake the development of a complete bespoke application for the VPDU.
Hardware
- 4th gen Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor, Quad Core
- MIL-DTL-38999 connectors
- AMD GPU with 6 display outputs
- 16GB DDR3 memory
- Dual 60GB – 600GB SATA II (MIL) SLC/MLC SSDs
I/O Connections
- Serial – 2x RS232/485, 2x RS232
- USB – 2x USB 2.0 (option for additional 2 including USB 3.0)
- Ethernet – 2x 10/100/1000Base-T (additional available)
- MILCAN
Environmental
- Sealed to IP67 – conduction cooled
- Operating temperature (w.r.t. baseplate) -40°C to +71°C
- Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C
- Designed to meet harsh environmental conditions, including MIL-STD-810G and RTCA/DO-160G
- EMC to MIL-STD-461F
- Resilient to large calibre gun shock
Power
- Power – DC 18V to 36V MIL-STD-1275B
- Power consumption – 80 to 150W (configuration dependent) Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows embedded 10 IoT
- Ubuntu or CentOS Linux
Mechanical
- Weight 22.0lbs, 10.0kg
- Dimensions 14.37” (d) x 10.83” (w) x 3.97” (h) (365 mm x 275mm x 101mm), excluding connectors and flanges
Video Capture
Supports up to 24 diverse video analog and digital video input interfaces, options include:
- RGB, PAL/NTSC
- SD-SDI, HD-SDI (SMPTE 292) up to 1080P60 resolution
- DVI-D, CameraLink, Firewire, GigE Vision, CoaXPress and others
Video Display & Processing Supports 6 up to independent display outputs, options including Graphic overlay and optimized HMI:
- RGB, VGA, DP, DVI-D, HDMI - configuration dependent
- Panoramic 360 or sector formation
- Extremely low latency video output and distribution
- Target detection and tracking (DART)
- Embedded training mode
Video Compression & Streaming Flexible streaming of audio, video and metadata over IP, options include:
- Customized SD/HD video and metadata streams
- Embedded metadata overlays
- H.264 compression for recording and streaming (NVL on request)
- Standards include DVI over Ethernet, Def Stan 00-82 and STANAG 4609.
Additional I/O
- MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC 429 interfaces
- Additional Serial, USB, and LAN ports
- GPIO, WiFi, GPS and others.
