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title: "Introduction"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Introduction

Allied Vision allPIXA Alignment Adapter is a tool, which allows alignment of allPIXA line scan cameras with GCT software.

![ISO_mit_Kamera](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/ISO_mit_Kamera.PNG)

Allied Vision Alignment Adapter

(with allPIXA camera and lens)

**Features and Benefits:**

- Reduces the time for set-up, maintenance and replacement of allPIXA cameras
- Precise and fast alignment of one, or several, high-resolution cameras
- Optimal for camera and lenses with a narrow focus range
- Alignment in several axes with one hex wrench
- Compact mechanical design for allPIXA camera series
- Adjustment cockpit with real-time feedback for GenICam compliant Allied Vision Cameras

**Components required:**

1. Alignment Adapter CP000656
2. GCT compatible Allied Vision Line Scan Camera with Lens
3. Alignment Target for Number of Cameras and Resolution via [Camera Configurator](https://chromaconfig.de/) or [support-konstanz@alliedvision.com](mailto:support@chromasens.de)
4. GCT Software

![Concept_Alignment-to-Cockpit](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/Concept_Alignment-to-Cockpit.PNG)

For the technical description and STP File of the allPIXA Alignment Adapter see the following links:

[Technical Drawing allPIXA Alignment Adapter](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/CP000676_drawing.pdf) and [STP File](https://cdn.document360.io/eca58697-9c2f-461e-9f0a-e6205b74b693/Images/Documentation/CP000676_STEP.stp).

| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 210 mm x 100 mm x 30 mm |
| --- | --- |

GenICam Control Tool

Chromasens Software to communicate with cameras that fulfill the GenICam standards.