JAI Camera Software
JAI provides several types of control software and development kits to support JAI cameras. For new customers, the latest recommended version can always be found on the Downloads page or in the Downloads tab of the product page associated with a specific model.
The tables below describe the software packages available and offer links to current versions, as well as selected older versions which may be needed for some projects.
eBUS SDK for JAI
The eBUS SDK for JAI is a powerful new SDK for building vision systems that utilize JAI cameras. It is based on the eBUS SDK by Pleora and is specifically designed for use only with JAI cameras. The eBUS SDK for JAI consists of an SDK (Software Development Kit) and a Player.
The eBUS Player is application software for directly accessing and controlling JAI cameras in a non-programmatic way. It can be used for testing and evaluation of JAI cameras with GigE Vision or USB3 Vision interfaces. The SDK is packaged software that enables system developers to easily build programs for integrating JAI cameras into vision systems. The Windows version provides a C++ and .NET API while the Linux version provides a C++ API for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Ubuntu for ARM (NVIDIA Jetson modules).
About this software "eBUS SDK for JAI"
All intellectual property rights and ownership, including copyrights of this software product, are retained by Pleora. Be sure to check the software license agreement included in the software package and you can use this software only if you can agree.
About cameras that can use this software
For a JAI camera to use this software, it must satisfy the following two conditions.
- It must have an interface of either GigE Vision, or USB3 Vision
- It must have a CMOS image sensor
Specifically, the list of supported cameras is as described below. (As of March 2022)
Go-X Series: GOX-2402M/C-USB, GOX-2402M/C-PGE, GOX-3200M/C-USB, GOX-3201M/C-USB, GOX-3201M/C-PGE, GOX-5102M/C-USB, GOX-5103M/C-USB, GOX-5103M/C-PGE, GOX-8901M/C-USB, GOX-8901M/C-PGE, GOX-12401M/C-USB, GOX-12401M/C-PGE
Go Series: GO-2400M/C-USB, GO-2400M/C-PGE, GO-2401M/C-PGE, GO-5000M-USB, GO-5000M-PGE, GO-5100M/C-USB, GO-5100M/C-PGE, GO-5101M/C-PGE, GO-5100MP-PGE, GO-5100MP-USB
Spark Series: SP-5000M/C-USB, SP-12401M/C-PGE, SP-12401M/C-USB, SP-20000M/C-USB
Apex Series: AP-3200T-10GE, AP-3200T-USB, AP-3200T-USP-LS, AP-3200T-USB-LSX, AP-3200T-PGE, AP-1600T-USB, AP-1600T-USB-LS, AP-1600T-USB-LSX, AP-1600T-PGE
Fusion Series: FS-1600D-10GE, FS-1600T-10GE-NNM, FS-3200D-10GE, FS-3200T-10GE-NNC, Fusion Series Flex-Eye custom multispectral cameras
Sweep Series: SW-4000TL-10GE, SW-4000TL-SFP
Sweep+ Series: SW-4000T-10GE, SW-4000T-SFP, SW-4000Q-10GE, SW-4000Q-SFP, SW-8000T-10GE, SW-8000T-SFP, SW-8000Q-10GE, SW-8000Q-SFP
Check our support pages for additional FAQs regarding the eBUS SDK, or download from the table below.
| Software / Documentation | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| eBUS SDK for JAI (32-bit) (Refer to installation instructions below.) | 6.2.8 (Windows) - 71 MB | download |
| eBUS SDK for JAI (64-bit) (Refer to installation instructions below.) | 6.2.8 (Windows) - 155 MB | download |
| eBUS Player User Guide (PDF) | 6.2 - 4 March 2021 | download |
| Installation Instructions and Release Notes (PDF) | December 2021 | download |
| eBUS Optional Companion Package (For debugging, including PDBs for both SDK functions and the GEV/NDIS & U3V drivers) | 6.2.8 (Windows) - 60 MB | download |
| eBUS Merge Modules (Required to package applications in an installation package for supported Windows operating systems) | 6.2.8 (Windows) - 146 MB | download |
| eBUS SDK Runtime Version (32-bit) (For application integration) | 6.2.8 (Windows) - 47 MB | download |
| eBUS SDK Runtime Version (64-bit) (For application integration) | 6.2.8 (Windows) - 148 MB | download |
| JAI SDK to eBUS Migration Guide (PDF) | 02 April 2019 | download |
| OLDER VERSIONS | ||
| Click the page link to access older versions of the eBUS SDK for JAI. (Includes 6.2.4, 6.1.4, 5.1.10, and 5.1.3) | Various | go to page |
Note: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 (x86 and x86_64) Service Pack 1 or later are supported.
Linux and Linux for ARM support
The eBUS SDK for JAI is available in several Linux versions, as well as a version compatible with the Linux for ARM processors in the NVIDIA Jetson family of embedded processor boards.
The table below lists the Linux versions currently available. Click on a link to be taken a page providing downloads and instructions for that version.
| Software Version | Link |
|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 and CentOS 7 64-bit on x86 architecture | Go to download page |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and 20.04 LTS 64-bit on x86 architecture | Go to download page |
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and 16.04 LTS 32-bit on i686 architecture | Go to download page |
| Ubuntu 18.04 for embedded systems 64-bit ARM architecture for NVIDIA Jetson Nano, TX2/TX2i, AGX Xavier, and Xavier NX | Go to download page |
Camera Link Control Tools
All of JAI's Camera Link cameras have software control tools. The latest recommended version of the camera control tools can be downloaded, free of charge, on the Downloads page or in the Downloads tab of the product page associated with a specific model.
Please note: newer Camera Link cameras may be designed to use the JAI SDK and Control Tool. The links on the product pages will take you to the proper software for your camera.
JAI SDK and Control Tool
IMPORTANT: As of April 1, 2020 the JAI SDK and Control Tool is no longer supported by JAI. The final versions of this software are available for download below. While we consider the software to be in good working order, if any bugs are found, they will not be fixed -- REGARDLESS OF THEIR CRITICALITY!
Users of GigE Vision and USB3 Vision cameras are strongly advised to use the eBUS SDK for JAI, which is available above.
If you are using a Camera Link camera, separate Control Tool software can be downloaded from the product page for your camera. Likewise, if you are using a camera with a CoaXPress interface, you are strongly encouraged to use the control tool provided with your selected frame grabber.
For simple testing and GUI-enabled control of Camera Link or CoaXPress cameras, you are welcome to try the JAI SDK and Control Tool software. However, we cannot guarantee that it will work with all cameras - especially the newest models - nor can we guarantee it to work with future upgrades of operating systems or camera firmware. Using it for development of production systems is not advised and is done at your own risk.
Downloads
The table below provides access to the final versions of this software, as well as links to selected older versions which may be needed for legacy systems.
| Software / Documentation | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit) | 3.0.7 (Windows) - 85.8 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit) | 3.0.7 (Windows) - 111 MB | download |
| Getting Started Guide (PDF) | Rev M - 31 Mar 2016 | download |
| Latest Release Notes (PDF) | 3.0.7 - 07 Sep 2018 | download |
| OLDER VERSIONS - 3.0.4 | ||
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit) | 3.0.4 (Windows) - 85.8 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit) | 3.0.4 (Windows) - 111 MB | download |
| Getting Started Guide (PDF) | Rev M - 31 Mar 2016 | download |
| OLDER VERSIONS - 2.1.6 | ||
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit) | 2.1.6 (Windows) - 98 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit) | 2.1.6 (Windows) - 126 MB | download |
| Getting Started Guide (PDF) | Rev L - 08 Jul 2015 | download |
| OLDER VERSIONS - 1.4.1 | ||
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit Full*) | 1.4.1 (Windows) - 54.4 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit Full*) | 1.4.1 (Windows) - 82.8 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit Reduced*) | 1.4.1 (Windows) - 9.0 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit Reduced*) | 1.4.1 (Windows) - 12.9 MB | download |
| Getting Started Guide (PDF) | Rev K - 16 Dec 2014 | download |
*Please note: In Version 1.4.1, both "full" and "reduced" versions are offered. The following redistributables are included in the “full” versions of the JAI SDK & Control Tool. You MUST have these already installed in order to use the “reduced” versions:
Product: Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 Service Pack 2
32-bit installations Filename: NetFx20SP2_x86.exe
64-bit installations Filename: NetFx20SP2_x64.exe
Download URL: http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=1639
Versions 1.4.0 and earlier
| Software / documentation | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit) | 1.4.0 (Windows) - 54.8 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit) | 1.4.0 (Windows) - 83 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit) | 1.3.0 (Windows) - 53 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit) | 1.3.0 (Windows) - 78.7 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (32-bit) | 1.2.5 (Windows) - 48 MB | download |
| JAI SDK and Control Tool (64-bit) | 1.2.5 (Windows) - 75 MB | download |
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