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RANGE DATA CONNECTOR (MALE)
Cable 8-pin Fischer Part #S-103-Z-058-130
REMOTE CONNECTOR (FEMALE)
Cable 5-pin Fischer Part # S-103-A-054-130
PIN
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PIN
NOMENCLATURE/FUNCTION
1
GND / Power Ground
ROUT+ / Remote/Range Data Out (Positive),
2
(RS-422); +5V maximum. 5Mbps; 60m max distance
ROUT- / Remote/Range Data Out (Negative),
3
(RS-422); +5V maximum. 5Mbps; 60m max distance
RIN+ / Remote/Range Data In (Positive),
4
(RS-422); +5V maximum. 5Mbps; 60m max distance
RIN- / Remote/Range Data In (Negative),
5
(RS-422); +5V maximum. 5Mbps; 60m max distance
6
+3V3R
7
+24VR
8
GND / Power Ground
NOMENCLATURE/FUNCTION
1
+24VDC output
PNG / The power and the acquisition control signals are
isolated from the camera system ground. This isolation
2
is designed to avoid system ground loops only and
should not be subjected to high voltages.
XRXD / Receive Data (RS-232); +5V maximum,
3
normally limited to 50 feet (16 meters).
XTXD / Transmit Data (RS-232); +5V maximum,
4
normally limited to 50 feet (16 meters).
IOGND2 / RS232 Ground - All the serial ports
are not isolated (referred to system ground).
5
They should only be connected to properly
grounded equipment.
These cameras can have a lot of memor y! How long does it
take to save a shot?
Phantom T-series cameras are available with 10Gb Ethernet and the unique Phantom
CineMag interface for fast downloading. 10Gb Ethernet allows data transfer at up to 500
MB/second on optimized systems, which means all 144 GB of memory can be downloaded
in approximately 4 minutes.
Typically, the entire high-speed RAM buffer is not saved at once - the Cine is first reviewed
while in RAM, mark-in and mark-out points are set, and then the shorter Cine raw file
gets saved accordingly. One common workflow is using Multi-Cine to segment RAM, then
record several shots with no delay. Once any or all segments are full they can be reviewed
and then the best captures can be saved. Because these shorter files do not take up the
full RAM buffer the download time becomes much faster.
The CineMag interface also speeds up the download time out of RAM. A CineMag is fast,
non-volatile, flash memory that transfers footage at rates up to 1.4 Gpx/s. An 8TB CineMag
V will save the entire unedited 144 GB Cine file in under 2 minutes.
Once a shot is saved to the CineMag, it is safely stored and available for later retrieval
using a camera or CineStation IV. This means you can immediately use the camera for
another shot.
How does one best take advantage of the 10Gb Ethernet
inter face?
When the 10Gb Ethernet option is installed, the Fischer Ethernet port handles both Gigabit
and 10Gb Ethernet protocols. The camera auto-negotiates the connection based on the
computer's network card and IP configuration.
When properly configured, 10Gb Ethernet allows for Cine downloads at speeds four to five
times that of the Gb Ethernet interface. The speed of the storage drive is key to the overall
download speed. Fast NVMe SSD storage drives are required for maximum performance.
A laptop can be used with a Thunderbolt to 10Gb Ethernet converter, such as the Promise
Sanlink SL3N1CL and StarTech TB310G. Whether a PCIe card or Thunderbolt converter
are being used, Vision Research recommends devices with Intel processors to ensure
compatibility.
A CAT6A cable gives you a maximum 100 meter distance between the camera and the
interface card. CAT5e and CAT6 cables can also be used up to 30 meters.
F A Q S
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