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C LV- 4 0 3 C A M E R A L I N K V I D E O S P L I T T E R User’s Manual Document # 200595, Rev 1.0, 5/6/2009 Vivid Engineering 418 Boston Turnpike #104 • Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Phone 508.842.0165 • Fax 508.842.8930...
The second frame grabber receives camera video data only. The CLV-403 incorporates high-speed 85 MHz interfaces and supports Camera Link base configuration cameras. The CLV-403 also acts as a repeater, doubling the maximum distance between the cameras and the frame grabbers.
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Camera Link Video CLV-403 ivid ngineering Splitter CAMERAS MASTER FRAME GRABBERS...
1.2. Features • Two independent splitters in a single unit for multi-camera systems • Supports secondary frame grabbers for parallel processing, monitoring, etc • Uses standard Camera Link cables (not included) • Supports Camera Link Base configuration • High-speed 85 MHz interface chipset •...
1.3. Functional Description A block diagram of the CLV-403 Camera Link Video Splitter is provided in Figure 1-1. The CLV-403 features two independent base-configuration splitters in a single unit for multi-camera systems. Each splitter interfaces one camera to two frame grabbers using standard Camera Link cables.
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Control Serial Serial LVDS Rcvr LVDS Xmtr Comm Comm Link LVDS Xmtr LVDS Rcvr Link Video Channel Channel Data Video Link Link Data Receiver Transmitter Channel Video Link Data Transmitter CLV-403 Camera Link Video Splitter Figure 1-1: CLV-403 Block Diagram...
Camera Link base configuration cameras are connected to a single CLV-403 via standard Camera Link cables. Additional Camera Link cables are then used to connect the CLV-403 to master and a slave frame grabbers for each camera. The master frame grabbers provide camera control and communications, and may also perform processing functions.
1.5. Specifications Table 1-1: CLV-403 Specifications Feature Specification Video Interfaces Camera Link “base” configuration Video Connectors 26-pin MDR type Camera Frequency 20-85 MHz Chipset National Semi. DS90CR287 / DS90CR288A Power Supply Universal wall style w/ US & Europe outlet plugs Power Jack 2.1 x 5.5 mm, center-positive...
2.1. Front Panel Connections The CLV-403 Camera Link Video Splitter front panel is shown in Figure 2-1. The front panel contains four video connectors for connecting to the cameras and to the master frame grabbers. The front panel also includes a power indicator.
2.2. Rear Panel Connections The CLV-403 Camera Link Video Splitter rear panel is shown in Figure 2-3. The rear panel contains four 26-pin MDR video connectors for connecting to the slave frame grabbers, and a DC power jack. The MDR-26 connector is a 3M device as specified in the Camera Link Spec.
Cable Shield Grounding Camera and frame grabber cable “outer” shields are connected to the CLV-403 aluminum case. The case is isolated from the CLV-403 circuitry and the cable “inner” shields. The frame grabber cable “inner” shield connects to circuit digital ground, maintaining...
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Table 2-2: MDR-26 Connector Assignments Camera Frame Grabber Connector Camera Link Signal Connectors Pin # Signal Direction Name Pin # (frame grabber (camera pinout) pinout) Inner shield Inner shield CAM → FG CAM → FG CAM → FG CAM → FG CAM →...
Dimensions The CLV-403 Camera Link Video splitter cabinet dimensions are shown in Figure 3-1. The CLV-403 is housed in a sturdy aluminum enclosure. The body is extruded aluminum, with detachable front and rear endplates. The enclosure incorporates a mounting flange.
Figure 3-2: Mounting Template 3.2. External Power Supply The CLV-403 is powered by 5-7 VDC and incorporates a standard 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC power jack. Power plug polarity is center-positive. The multi-nation wall-mount power supply (included) handles a wide power range (90- 264 VAC, 47-63 Hz) and comes with a set of outlet plugs suitable for most countries (US, Europe, UK, etc).
4. Regulatory Compliance 4.1. FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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