Optional Tau Camera Accessories; Tau Vpc Module Accessory - FLIR Tau Camera TAU-0035-00-10 User Manual

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Optional Tau Camera Accessories

Accessories for your Tau camera can be purchased from the online FLIR Camera Accessory
Store located at www.flirshop.com.
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Tau VPC Module Accessory

The VPC (video, power, communications) module is an expansion board for the Tau camera that
provides a convenient way for customers to power and communicate with the camera via USB.
The VPC module also incorporates an MCX connector that outputs analog video. The VPC
module includes a USB-A to USB-mini B cable for power and communications, as well as an
MCX-to-BNC cable for analog video.
For instructions on installing the VPC Module refer to paragraph 3.1 "Operation of the Tau
Camera using the USB Interface" on page 3-1.
Mounting screws
MCX coaxial
M1.6 × 0.35 × 6 mm SHCS
Power status light
Mini USB
Figure 2-1: Tau VPC Module Installed on a Tau camera
The Tau camera is powered using the USB connector with a nominal draw of 180 mA at 5VDC
and a peak startup draw of 500 mA. The camera uses serial communication at either 57600
or 921600 Baud by creating a virtual COM Port on your computer for USB communications.
The Baud Rate is selected using auto-Baud and the camera will communicate at the first Baud
Rate in which it receives a valid command until it is powered off.
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