Cameralink Control Lines; Opto-Coupled Inputs - Dalsa Falcon2 Series User Manual

Figure 16 I/O Module Block Diagram

CameraLink Control Lines

Falcon2 can use the four CameraLink control lines to trigger frames or output pulses. These
signals are located in the CameraLink 1 cable (See Appendix A: Camera Link) and bypass
the Line detection level.

Opto-coupled Inputs

Falcon2 provides two sets of Opto-isolated input signals. These can be used as external
trigger sources. The signals should be in range from 2.4 V to 24 V, 5 V typical. See
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lineDetectionLevel
The delay between signals at the I/O pin and the internal timing core is a function of the
signal swing and the typical latency @ 5V swing is 3.5 µs.
Refer to Figure 7: 12-pin Hirose Circular Male Power Plug—Power Connector for the
connector pin out and electrical information. The cable shell and shield should electrically
connect the camera chassis to the computer chassis for maximum EMI protection.
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