IOI DVR Express Core 2 Max

ULTIMATE HIGH SPEED VIDEO RECORDER With image sensor resolutions and frame rates always advancing, digital video data rates continue to climb. The DVR Express® Core 2 can record video at data rates up to 1620 MB/s, but for the ultimate in high-speed recording, the DVR Express Core 2 MAX can record at data rates up to 2240 MB/s!

SERVER OPTION AVAILABLE

The DVR Express Core 2 MAX can be ordered as an integrated system that combines the DVR with a Control PC in a single enclosure. The Core 2 MAX Server Option simplifies integration and reduces the installation footprint and power consumption compared to using the Core 2 MAX with a separate Control PC. In addition, an optional feature adds network remote control and H.264 video streaming, which further simplifies large-scale integration of multi-DVR, multi-camera video recording systems.

Description

IOI DVR Express Core 2 Max

ULTIMATE HIGH SPEED VIDEO RECORDER

With image sensor resolutions and frame rates always advancing, digital video data rates continue to climb. The DVR Express® Core 2 can record video at data rates up to 1620 MB/s, but for the ultimate in high-speed recording, the DVR Express Core 2 MAX can record at data rates up to 2240 MB/s! This meets or exceeds the rates of any combination of video cameras that can be connected at once. This extreme recording speed is only possible when the Core 2 MAX has six high-speed VidIO Drive Modules installed. With this capability you can record four separate high-speed cameras or one very fast camera, such as one with four CoaXPress CXP-6 outputs.

INTEGRATED TIME REFERENCE INPUTSioi-dvr

Timing can be everything when it comes to video analytics. Understanding the precise time when a frame is captured allows a better correlation of imagery to other data sources, such as telemetry systems, environmental sensors, or other DVR systems in other locations. DVR Express Core 2 MAX includes IRIG-A/B inputs as a standard feature, to synchronize with many formats of IRIG timing signals found in major test facilities and airborne platforms. As well, an optional high-accuracy GNSS receiver can be installed, allowing independent synchronization with not only GPS, but also GLONASS, Galileo or BeiDou satellite navigation systems.

HIGH CAPACITY FOR LONG RECORDINGS

Traditional high speed video cameras rely on internal memory for storage, usually with enough capacity for a few seconds or minutes of video at most. The DVR Express Core 2 MAX can be configured with up to 22.5 TB of removable solid state storage, meaning tens of minutes if not hours of video can be recorded, without the need to download to disk after recording! Long-duration video recording allows for greater analysis of processes over time, a feature not possible with other camera systems. Also, if only short clips are needed, the high storage capacity allows many more experiments to be captured with no transfer downtime in between.

DESIGNED FOR RACK MOUNTINGioi-dvr

Mounting a DVR Express Core 2 MAX couldn’t be simpler. With the chassis designed specifically for integration into standard 19″ hardware racks, this DVR is ready to be installed almost anywhere. Each Core 2 MAX occupies a 2U rack height but only half the 19″ shelf width, allowing two DVRs to be mounted side-by-side. Whether the rack will be a rugged portable container or a fixed-location tower, the Core 2 MAX will mount effortlessly onto standard 2U rack shelf. Simply remove the four rubber feet installed on the base and attach the Core 2 MAX to the empty rack shelf, then install the shelf using the appropriate hardware.

RUGGED NON-VOLATILE SOLID STATE MEDIA

The DVR Express Core 2 MAX has three rugged removable drive cartridges, each holding up to two solid-state drives. The cartridges have an intermediate backplane rated for 25,000 insert/remove cycles, compared to the typical 500-1000 rated cycles of a drive’s native interface connector. This prevents damage to the drives from repeated ejections, which can be numerous when the data must be transferred multiple times per day. Using solid-state media ensures reliable continuous recording at high data rates, with no dropped frames, plus tolerance to shock and vibration.

VIDEO MONTIORING OUTPUTSioi-dvr

The DVR Express Core 2 MAX features four 3G/HD-SDI video outputs providing low-latency video signals for real-time monitoring of the incoming camera data. SDI video signals can be directly connected to supported monitors or HDMI displays using off-the-shelf adapters. SDI video can even be wirelessly sent over long distances using RF transmitters. Four 3G/HD-SDI outputs are provided, allowing up to four cameras to be monitored. After recordings are completed, recorded video will be played out from these outputs as well. The output formats include 1080i, 1080p and UHD at up to 60 frames per second.

MULTI-CAMERA SYNCHRONIZED RECORDINGioi-dvr

The DVR Express Core 2 MAX can record from up to four cameras simultaneously, simplifying multi-camera recording applications such as motion capture, stereoscopic imaging, volumetric particle tracking and more. As well, built-in synchronization tools allow accurate alignment of each camera’s exposure, provided the cameras support such features. External frame synchronization signals can be connected to the Auxiliary I/O port of the Core 2 MAX, or signals can be generated internally using the Signal Generator tools. Timestamps can be applied to the images based on the exposure trigger point or any time thereafter.

UNCOMPRESSED RECORDINGioi-dvr

Video compression has its place with some applications, but when a critical experiment is underway and the best possible video quality is required, experts turn to the DVR Express Core series. These powerful recorders store high-bandwidth uncompressed video data from one or more cameras, preserving all the detail and dynamic range of the original digital video data. This allows frame-by-frame review of recordings as though each frame is its own still picture. After the recording is complete, clips can be exported into formats that do support compression, such as AVI or JPG, but the original data is always preserved.

Specifications

DVR EXPRESS CORE 2 MAX MODELS

DVR Express Core 2 MAX – Camera Link

  • Records up to (4) cameras with Camera Link Base, Medium, Full or Full 80-bit output formats and clock rates up to 85MHz
  • Area and Line Scan camera types supported
  • Power over Camera Link (PoCL) provided on all ports
  • Bidirectional ports allow pass-through repeat features instead of using separate Camera Link splitters; works for either (2) CL-Base cameras or (1) CL-Full camera

Supported Camera Link Connections

Model

Base

Med/Full

Base In/Out

Med/Full w. Repeat

CORE2CLMAX

4

2

2

1

 

DVR Express Core 2 MAX – CoaXPress

  • Records up to (4) cameras with CoaXPress single-link, dual-link or quad-link interfaces
  • Link rates up to CXP-6 supported with no restriction on readout rate – supports any frame rate allowed by camera
  • Area and Line Scan camera types supported
  • Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP) provided on all ports

Supported CoaXPress Connections

Model

Single-Link

Dual-Link

Quad-Link

CORE2CXMAX

4 (up to CXP-6)

2 (up to CXP-6)

1 (up to CXP-6)

 

DVR Express Core 2 MAX – SDI

  • Record up to (4) single-link  SDI video sources simultaneously
  • Flexible support for SD-SDI, HD-SDI or 3G-SDI connections
  • Supported formats include  SD, HD, 2K, UHD and 4k up to 60p
  • Records SMPTE metadata (HANC/VANC) from each link including embedded audio channels or KLV metadata
  • Includes (4) tri-level sync outputs to synchronize exposure between cameras from different vendors

* Quad-Link supports UHD/4K formats only

Supported SDI Connections

Model

Single-Link In/Out

Quad-Link* In/Out

CORE2SDIMAX

4

1

COMMON FEATURES

Supported Video Data Rate:

  • Up to 2240 MB/s

Video Storage Media:

  • (3) Rugged Drive Cartridges with up to (6)

IO Industries VidIO Drive Modules

(solid state media)

  • Up to 22.5TB capacity

Connection to Control Computer:

  • 6Gb/s eSATA (USB 3.0 adapter included)
  • Required for configuration and operation
  • Allows live video display, post-recording playback and video export to local storage

Recording Format:

  • Uncompressed (IO Industries file system)
  • Images or clips can be exported to common file types using control software (AVI, BMP, JPG, TIF, RAW,MPEG, MOV etc.), archived to backup format, or accessed via SDK

Control Software:

  • CoreView or Streams 7 (SDKs available)

System Requirements:

  • Windows 7/8.1/10 32/64-bit, Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 32/64-bit
  • Available eSATA or USB 3.0 port

Time Stamping:

  • High-precision time stamp per frame
  • Integrated IRIG-A/B receiver (AM or DC)
  • Integrated SMPTE timecode receiver
  • Optional single/dual-frequency GPS receiver

SDI Video Output:

  • (4) 3G/HD-SDI for low latency real-time display and playback of recorded video
  • Choose frame scaling or 1:1 mode

Multi-DVR Synchronization:

  • Master/Slave configuration allows time reference distribution and synchronizes recording start/stop across multiple DVRs

Auxiliary Signal Input/Output:

  • (6) Bi-directional TTL I/O
  • (2) LVDS inputs and (2) LVDS outputs
  • (1) Remote On/Off