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Tau User's Manual
4.4.1 Using the Legacy LVDS Digital Data Channel
Note
The following instructions assume that you have purchased the optional Tau Photon
Replicator Kit; and have the Photon Legacy serial-to-parallel-out (SIPO) accessory module with
parallel data cable and the appropriate Photon Accessory Kit (including the I/O Module and
cables shown below. If you are using custom cabling and/or interface electronics, contact
FLIR Customer Support at (805) 964-9797 if you need additional assistance.
Follow the steps in paragraph 3.1 "Operation of the Tau Camera using the USB Interface" on
page 3-1 for basic operation of the Tau camera. After verifying that the camera is operating
properly, disconnect power from the Tau camera.
Step 1
Connect the SIPO accessory module directly to the three-row DB-15 connector on the
Interface Module labeled DIGITAL DATA as shown below. A cable is NOT required.
I/O Module
To Photon
Replicator Board
To frame grabber board
Step 2
Connect the parallel data cable to the mating connector on the SIPO module. Connect
the other end to the frame-grabber board installed in your PC.
Note
The parallel data cable is specific to a particular frame grabber. Contact the manufacturer of
the frame grabber to make sure you have the correct cable.
Step 3
Follow instructions included with the frame grabber for selecting the camera
configuration file included with the SIPO module.
Step 4
Reapply power to the Interface Module. This will power-up both the Tau camera and
the SIPO module, and digital data will begin streaming.
Step 5
If desired, change the digital data mode using the FLIR Camera Controller GUI
software in the Digital Video tab.
TAU-0035-00-10, version 150
June 2011
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SIPO Module
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