InfraTec VarioCam Operating Instructions Manual page 11

Operating Instruction for VarioCAM® head
3 Technical Description
Operation
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VarioCAM head is predominantly designed for stationary or semi-portable applications. For these cases
of operation the camera is usually operated by a host computer. Depending on the camera equipment
this takes place either via the RS232 port or via the IEEE1394 interface. The appropriate operating
software is described in Section 6.
Power Supply
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The VarioCAM has the following power supply options
external wall power supply 15 V or
IEEE1394 interface (optional)
The mains adapter is connected to the 6-pole socket on the back of the camera.
For devices with IEEE1394 interface (only available for certain equipment versions), the supply voltage
can be taken directly from the PC interface card.
Interfaces
The camera has the following interfaces as standard equipment:
Compact Flash slot
RS232
Composite Video, S-Video
Input for external trigger signal
IEEE1394 (optional equipment)
Die Anordnung der Schnittstellen zeigt die Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 Camera Interface
With the exception of IEEE1394, it is possible to use the interfaces via a breakout box. The camera is
connected to this box with a 14-pole cable. The supply voltage comes from a 15 VDC mains adapter and
is fed into the breakout box. The image information is available as Composite Video or as an S-VHS
signal. Suitable monitors can be connected to the breakout box with standard cables.
Furthermore, VarioCAM
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IRBIS online or IRBIS
digital image information can be transmitted to a PC via this interface.
Operating Instructions
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head also has on optional digital interface (IEEE1394). In conjunction with the
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control software package, the camera can be remote-controlled and real-time
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