EDT VisionLink XF User Manual

Camera link fiber extender

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User's Guide
VisionLink XF
Camera Link fiber extender
for base mode through 80-bit operation
Date: 2019 March 19
Rev.: 0001

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide VisionLink XF Camera Link fiber extender for base mode through 80-bit operation Date: 2019 March 19 Rev.: 0001...
  • Page 2  EDT | Engineering Design Team, Inc. 3423 NE John Olsen Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 U.S.A. Tel: +1-503-690-1234 | Toll free (in U.S.A.): 800-435-4320 Fax: +1-503-690-1243 www.edt.com and Engineering Design Team are trademarks of Engineering Design Team, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks, †...
  • Page 3 Documentation is assumed by Buyer. The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by some jurisdictions. The above exclusion may not apply to Buyer. Disclaimer. Seller’s Products and Documentation, including this document, are subject to change without notice. Documentation does not represent a commitment from Seller. EDT, Inc.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Camera Link Connectors............................. 12 Power Connector ..............................13 Cable Assembly – Lemo to Loose Wire..................... 13 Cable Assembly – Lemo to Male DB9 ....................... 13 Cable Assembly – Lemo to Female DB9 RS232..................14 Power Supply................................15 Dimensions ................................... 16 EDT, Inc.
  • Page 5: Overview

    When opening and handling EDT products, always follow electrostatic dissipative procedures (see edt.com/static). Each EDT product, though built to withstand a wide range of conditions as listed in its datasheet specifications, is still a high-performance component which requires proper care for best results.
  • Page 6: Related Resources

    The resources below may be helpful or necessary for your applications. For complete resources and documentation on any EDT product, visit edt.com and navigate to the product page. EDT resources • VisionLink XF datasheet / specifications edt.com/product-data • VisionLink XF quick start guide “ • Videos and tutorials “...
  • Page 7: Cabling

    Pin Assignments on page Fiberoptic Use fiberoptic cabling to connect the two VisionLink XF units to each other. The type of cabling you need will depend on where you install the system, and which transceivers you use (for transceiver specifications, see...
  • Page 8: Setup

    Power off all devices. In the host computer, install the framegrabber according to its user’s guide (for EDT framegrabbers, see edt.com). P0 is connected to the base, or primary, port of the camera or framegrabber. P1 is connected to the medium/full, or secondary, port of the camera or framegrabber.
  • Page 9: Dip Switches And Leds

    VisionLink XF Setup DIP Switches and LEDs Figure 3 shows the extender’s ports and features, including the DIP switches and LEDs. Figure 3. Ports and features a. Camera Link end b. Fiberoptic end SFP+ port (“P3”) with SDR ports (“P0” and “P1”) with LEDs...
  • Page 10: Mounting And Safetying

    Firmware Each extender is preconfigured with EDT firmware which controls its operation. EDT provides periodic firmware updates which currently must be performed onsite at EDT. If you are notified that an update is available or needed, contact EDT. EDT, Inc.
  • Page 11: Transceivers

    VisionLink XF Transceivers Transceivers The VisionLink XF extender supports various types of small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) transceivers with matching multimode fiber (MMF) or single mode fiber (SMF), as shown in Table Table 3. Transceiver + fiber combinations Wavelength Cable Range at 10 Gb/s * 850 nm 62.5-micron MMF (OM1)
  • Page 12: Pin Assignments

    VisionLink XF Pin Assignments Pin Assignments This section provides pin assignments for each connector. Camera Link Connectors Below are the pin assignments for the Camera Link SDR26 connectors. Camera Frame Camera Link signal Camera Link signal Camera Link signal or simulator...
  • Page 13: Power Connector

    With the Lemo, you can use various cables that allow auxiliary signals. Cable Assembly – Lemo to Loose Wire The Lemo to loose wire cable assembly (EDT part #016-12650) can be wired as needed or connected to various types of connectors, depending on your application.
  • Page 14: Cable Assembly - Lemo To Female Db9 Rs232

    Cable Assembly – Lemo to Female DB9 RS232 The Lemo to female DB9 cable assembly (EDT part #016-12445) supports integrated CMOS +3.3 V to RS232 level converters on a small circuit board inside the DB9 connector shell. This cable is designed to plug in directly to a host computer serial port. The cable offers an auxiliary serial UART connection over the fiber, in addition to the UART normally associated with the Camera Link standard.
  • Page 15: Power Supply

    VisionLink XF Power Supply Power Supply Each extender has an internal switching regulator which supports 12 V DC. For pin information and polarity on the standard Switchcraft or optional Lemo power connector, see Power Connector on page Table 7 shows the base-mode power supply requirements.
  • Page 16: Dimensions

    VisionLink XF Dimensions Dimensions This section shows the dimensions of the VisionLink XF. The Switchcraft power connector has an outside diameter of 0.31 inch; the optional Lemo power connector has an outside diameter of 0.35 inch. NOTE Connector dimensions are approximate; for precise dimensions, see the manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Page 17 VisionLink XF Dimensions Revision Log Below is a history of modifications to this guide. Date Pg(s) Detail 20170215 0000 PH et al. • Created new guide. 20190319 0001 BB et al. • Added details to cable connections in Setup section.

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