xiRAY | MX510XG-GP sample setup
preliminary

Camera Info
Version 0.02, 05/23/2022

XIMEA GmbHAm Mittelhafen 16 • 48155 Münster • Germany • www.ximea.com© Copyright 2021, XIMEA GmbH - All rights reserved

Table of Contents
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General overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1.

2.

Camera details ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.

MX510XG-GP-FA-GO......................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1.

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1.2.

Drawings .................................................................................................................................................. 5

2.2.

3.

X-ray cameras - support page ............................................................................................................................ 3

MX510XG-GP-TP2:1-GO.................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2.1.

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 6

2.2.2.

Drawings .................................................................................................................................................. 7

Recommended configuration / accessories................................................................................................................... 83.1.

Firefly interface (camera and adapter) ................................................................................................................. 9

3.2.

Firefly cables ................................................................................................................................................... 103.3.

ADPT-1P-X4G3-FF-X4G3-MTP, Adapter Firefly – MTP fiber optics cables ........................................................... 11

3.4.

I/O - Sync-cable .............................................................................................................................................. 12

3.5.

MTP-cables ..................................................................................................................................................... 123.6.

Power supply PSU-GSM60B24-P1J / power cord .............................................................................................. 13

3.7.

HA-1P-X4G3-MTP-X8G3, MTP host adapters .................................................................................................... 13

3.8.

Sample setup .................................................................................................................................................. 14

4.

Contact information .................................................................................................................................................. 155.

Revision history ........................................................................................................................................................ 16MX510XG-Sample-setup2

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General overview
The cameras MX510XG-GP-* use a TB3 / PCIe G3X4 Firefly interface.
Two camera models are offered.

Model

Scintillator

Active image
size [mm]Resolution

ADC[bits]

FWC[ke-]

Readout
noise[e-]DR [dB]FPS

MX510XG-GP-FA-GO

GadOx:Eu, 10u, 2.5u grain

38.9 x 27.88464 x 6058
51 MPix

12241.68430

MX510XG-GP-TP2:1-GO GadOx:Eu, 22u, 2.5u grain

70.5 x 50.48464 x 6058
51 MPix

12241.68430Notes:- the cameras are technical samples – please ask for details about the status
The Firefly interface is designed to integrate the cameras into systems that are as compact as possible.
This document describes the recommended configuration of the cameras and accessories for operation to a standard computer.

1.1.

X-ray cameras - support page

Most recent info about XIMEA’s x-ray cameras is available at https://www.ximea.com/support/projects/standard-

cameras/wiki/X-RAY

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Camera details
2.1.

MX510XG-GP-FA-GO

Cooled scientific TB3/PCIe X-ray sCMOS camera, 51MP, 1:1 fiber optic plate, GadOx scintillator
CMOS sensor GPixel GMAX4651 grade 1 with Peltier TE Cooling

2.1.1. Specifications
Active x-ray image size

38,9 x 27.8 mm2

Effective pixel size

4.6 µmEntrance windows

Radiation hardened glass

Scintillator

GadOx:Eu, 10µm thick, 2,5µm grain

Fiber optics plate

Enhanced Statistical Extra-Mural Absorption

x-ray energy level

7 – 150 keVResolution

51 MPix, 8464 × 6058 pixels

Frame rates

30 FpsSensor modelGpixel GMAX4651 grade 1Sensor typeCMOSSensor size

Full frame 35mm

Sensor active area

38,9 x 27.8 mm2

Readout method

Global shutter

Sensor pixel size

4.6 μmDigitization

12 BitData interface

Thunderbolt 3, PCIe Gen3 x4 FireFly

Dynamic range

84 dB (HDR) / 65 dB

Full Well Capacity

24 000 e- (HDR) / 18 000 e-

On-Chip binning

1x1, 2x2, 4x4, 8x8

Dark current

6 e-

Readout noise typ.

1.6 e- (HDR) / 9 e-

Power consumption

3.5 W - 16 W with Cooling

Dimensions WxHxD

63 x 63 x 53 mm3Cooling

Up to -25°C (with Peltier TEC)

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2.2.

MX510XG-GP-TP2:1-GO

Cooled scientific TB3/PCIe X-ray sCMOS camera, 51MPix, 2:1 tapered fiber optic plate, GadOx scintillator
CMOS sensor Gpixel GMAX4651 grade 1 with Peltier TE Cooling

2.2.1. Specifications
Active x-ray image size

70.5 x 50.4 mm2

Effective pixel size

8.5 µmEntrance windows

Radiation hardened glass

Scintillator

GadOx:Eu, 22µm thick, 2.5µm grain

Fiber optics plate

Enhanced Statistical Extra-Mural Absorption

x-ray energy level

7 – 150 keVResolution

51 MPix, 8464 × 6058 pixels

Frame rates

30 FpsSensor modelGpixel GMAX4651 grade 1Sensor typeCMOSSensor size

Full frame 35mmSensor active area

38,9 x 27.8 mm2

Readout method

Global shutter

Sensor pixel size

4.6 μmDigitization

12 BitData interface

Thunderbolt 3, PCIe Gen3 x4 FireFly

Dynamic range

84 dB (HDR) / 65 dB

Full Well Capacity

24 000 e- (HDR) / 18 000 e-

On-Chip binning

1x1, 2x2, 4x4, 8x8

Dark current

6 e-Readout noise typ.

1.6 e- (HDR) / 9 e-Power consumption

3.5 W - 16 W with Cooling

Dimensions WxHxD

63 x 63 x 53 mm3Cooling

Up to -25°C (with Peltier TEC)

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2.2.2. Drawings

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Recommended configuration / accessories
The recommended system setup is shown in the following drawing:

The camera transmits data and is powered via the flexible Firefly cable and can be controlled via the integrated trigger input andoutput.
The central connecting link is the adapter "in the middle". This connects the camera with the computer, the power supply and thetrigger signals.

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3.1.

Firefly interface (camera and adapter)

The interface connectors are used for data transmission, camera control, power and IO. Minimal operation connectivity requires
connection of FIREFLY™ connector and power connector (PWR).
The use of the cable / interface is shown in the following overview (© Samtec):

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3.2.

Firefly cables

XIMEA offers different Firefly cables with copper wires. The camera is also supplied with power via these cables.
To limit the current, a voltage of 24V should be applied. It is recommended to use short cables (max. 1m length).
Available cables:
CBL-ECUE-X4G3-0M15

15 cm FireFly copper flat ribbon cable, PCIe Gen3 x4 (recommended)

CBL-ECUE-X4G3-0M25

25 cm FireFly copper flat ribbon cable, PCIe Gen3 x4

CBL-ECUE-X4G3-0M50

50 cm FireFly copper flat ribbon cable, PCIe Gen3 x4

CBL-ECUE-X4G3-1M0

1m FireFly copper flat ribbon cable, PCIe Gen3 x4

In order o connect the Firefly cable to the camera the rear assembly of the camera needs to be removed:•Unscrew the three M1.6 screws which fix the fan cover and remove the cover•

Unscrew the four M3 screws and remove the heatsink block together with the fan.

Please note the following drawing:

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3.3.

ADPT-1P-X4G3-FF-X4G3-MTP, Adapter Firefly – MTP fiber optics cables

The adapter ADPT-1P-X4G3-FF-X4G3-MTP connects a camera with 1 PCIe Gen.3 x4 Firefly port to a computer with a PCIe Gen.3x4 fiber optics MTP connector (cables with 12 fibers).
The following drawings show the adapter and its connections:

A power cable CBL-XEC2-PWR-0M15 is supplied with the ADPT-1P-X4G3-FF-X4G3-MTP to connect the power supply PSUGSM60B24-P1J to the power input.

The cable is delivered together with the adapter ADPT-1P-X4G3-FF-X4G3-MTP.

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3.4.

I/O - Sync-cable

A Molex cable can be used as I/O sync cable:
3-pin Molex Nano-Fit -to Nano-Fit Cable Assembly
Nano-Fit Power Connectors
Nano-Fit-to-Nano-Fit Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Cable Assembly, Single Row, Matte Tin (Sn) Plating, 3 Circuits, Black
Molex series 145130: https://www.molex.com/molex/search/partSearch?query=145130&pQuery=
Overview: Nano-Fit Power Connectors: https://www.molex.com/molex/products/family/nanofit_power_connectors
7.5cm

1451300300

15cm

1451300301

30 cm

1451300303

1m

1451300310

The connector on the cable is:
Nano-Fit Receptacle Housing, TPA Capable, 2.50mm Pitch, Single Row, Black, Glow-Wire Capable

With 3 Circuits Part Number: 1053071203
detail/crimp_housings/1053071203

3.5.

https://www.molex.com/molex/products/part-

MTP-cables

The fiber optic MTP cables needed to properly connect the adapter and the host adapter has female connectors on both sides
and has an ANSI/TIA Type-A pinout.
Available standard cables:
CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-5M0

5.0m optical patch / trunk MTP cable, female-female, 12 fibers, ANSI/TIA Type-A

CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-10M0

10.0m optical patch / trunk MTP cable, female-female, 12 fibers, ANSI/TIA Type-A

CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-20M0

20.0m optical patch / trunk MTP cable, female-female, 12 fibers, ANSI/TIA Type-A

CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-30M0

30.0m optical patch / trunk MTP cable, female-female, 12 fibers, ANSI/TIA Type-A

Please note our whitepaper on MTP cabling at https://www.ximea.com/files/MTP-cabling-Whitepaper.pdf

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3.6.

Power supply PSU-GSM60B24-P1J / power cord

PSU-GSM60B24-P1J is a AC-DC desktop power supply (sold separately).
Output: 24V DC at 2.5A, up to 60W: AC 2-pole IEC320-C8 inlet, OD5.5/ID2.1 DC connector

A power cord (EU or US) must be ordered separately:
CBL-PWR-C7-EU

power cord (EU) for BACS and PSU-GSM power supplies

CBL-PWR-C7-US

power cord (US) for BACS and PSU-GSM power supplies

3.7.

HA-1P-X4G3-MTP-X8G3, MTP host adapters

A PCIe host adapter with a 12-pin MTP connector must be plugged into the computer.
XIMEA offers its own host adapter
HA-1P-X4G3-MTP-X8G3

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XIMEA 1-Port PCIe Gen.3 x4 host adapter for fiber optics with opposed MTP connector

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3.8.

Sample setup

A complete setup consists of
one of the cameras
MX510XG-GP-FA-GO
MX510XG-GP-TP2:1-GO
one of the MTP cables, depending on the desired cable length
CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-5M0
CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-10M0
CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-20M0
CBL-MTP-X4G3-FF-30M0
and the components
ADPT-1P-X4G3-FF-X4G3-MTP (incl. the power cable CBL-XEC2-PWR-0M15)
Firefly cable, e.g. CBL-ECUE-X4G3-0M15
Host adapter HA-1P-X4G3-MTP-X8G3
Power supply PSU-GSM60B24-P1J
One of the power cords
CBL-PWR-C7-EU
CBL-PWR-C7-US
If needed one of the I/O sync cables (see above).
Configuration overview

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Contact information
Further information
Please visit us at www.ximea.com for complete and up-to-date specifications. Get in touch with our teams at sales@ximea.com.
We will be glad to assist!
Contact XIMEAXIMEA is a worldwide operating company.
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Tel: +49 (251) 202 408-0
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Internet

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General inquiries

info@ximea.com

Sales

sales@ximea.com

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Revision history
VersionV0.01
V0.02

Date
05/11/2022
05/23/2022

Notes
First preliminary version
Reviews processed; camera name changed (MX510XR -> MX510XG)< END OF THE DOCUMENT>

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