Document; Revision History; Scope - FLIR Tau Camera Link Application Note

Figure 17: FrameLink Express - Virtual COM .......................................................................................... 14
Figure 18: Electrical Schematic - Camera Link Connector on Camera Link Accessory ........................... 15
Figure 19: Ext Sync Header Connection ..................................................................................................... 16
Figure 20: External Sync Location ............................................................................................................. 16

1.0 Document

1.1 Revision History

Version Date
010 10/14/2011

1.2 Scope

The Camera Link module is an expansion board for the Tau camera that USB power and communication,
analog video, and digital data via Camera Link connection. The Camera Link module takes CMOS-type
digital data from the Tau camera and converts it to Camera Link. It is also possible to make hardware
modifications to this board to enable communication over Camera Link as well as access to external sync.
The FLIR website will have the newest version of this document as well as offer access to many other
supplemental resources:
Here is a sample of some of the resources that can be found:
Document Title
Tau Quick Start Guide
FLIR Camera Controller GUI
User's Guide
Tau 2 Product Specification
Tau 2 Electrical IDD
Tau 2/Quark Software IDD
Assorted Mechanical
Drawings and Models
Application Notes
Rev100
102-PS242-100-02
Initial Draft
http://www.flir.com/cvs/cores/resources/
Document
Number
102-PS242-01
102-PS242-02
102-PS242-40
102-PS242-41
102-PS242-42
Various
Various
October 2011
Camera Link Module Accessory
Comments
Description
Quick Start Guide for first-time use
Detailed Descriptions for functions and adjustments for
FLIR cameras using the FLIR Camera Controller GUI
Product specification and feature description
Written for Electrical Engineers to have all necessary
information to interface to a Tau 2 camera
Written for Software Engineers to have all necessary
information for serial control of Tau 2 and Quark
There are drawings and 3D models for various camera
configurations for mechanical integration
Written for Systems Engineers and general users of
advanced features such as Gain Calibration,
Supplemental FFC Calibration, NVFFC Calibration,
Camera Link, On-Screen Symbology, AGC/DDE
explanation, Camera Mounting, Spectral Response,
Optical Interface for lens design, and others.
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