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Optional Tau Accessories
2.1
Tau Video Power Com (VPC) Accessory
The Tau VPC module is the first thing many users will connect their Tau camera, and for some
customers it may be the only thing they will ever need. The VPC provides connection to a host
computer for power, command/control, and digital image capture; it has a direct connection
for analog image output.
Mini USB
Connector Type: USB mini 5-pin
Power over USB: nominal draw 180mA at 5V
(peak load at startup 500mA at 5V)
Command communications Rate: 57600 Baud
Hot swap protected
Windows Service for automatic detector supported through SDK
Pin
Name
1
VCC
2
D-
3
D+
1
4
ID
5
GND
1.
Pin 4 of mini-USB connector may be not connected, connected to GND, or used as attachment identification
at some portable devices.
TAU-0035-00-10, version 100
Figure 2-1: Tau VPC module with Tau camera
Table 2-1: Miniplug / Microplug
Color
Red
+5 V
White
Data -
Green
Data +
permits distinction of Micro-A- and Micro-B-Plug
none
Type A: connected to Ground, Type B: not connected
Black
Signal Ground
April 2009
MCX coaxial
Description
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