Auxiliary Connector - DAGE-MTI Excel Series User Manual

Auxiliary Connector

The Excel camera and Exponent application are configured to use a "Trigger" input, a
"Strobe" output and two additional GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) functions. GPIO-0 is
configured as an output which is accessed in the "Miscellaneous" Toolbox and can also be
used for other functions when controlled by the computer via a control register. GPIO-1 is
configured as an input and can be used with an optional "FootSwitch" control or accessed by
the computer via a status register. (Refer to the SDK for additional information on using GPIO
control and status registers)
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Aux Connector (Rear View)
(Mating connector: Hirose HR10A-10-6P; Dage P/N: 737627-06)
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Ground- Connected to the camera's ground system.
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Strobe- The Strobe provides a synchronous output signal at the start of each frame
integration period (reset) to control devices such as an external strobe light, a shutter
or other equipment. The Strobe can also be used in conjunction with the "Trigger"
input allowing synchronization of trigger, strobe and sensor readout to capture special
events. The Strobe Toolbox is used to configure the strobe function. The Strobe
output is a 3.3V current limited signal compatible with most input devices.
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Trigger- The Trigger input allows synchronizing capture to external events and is
configured using the Trigger Toolbox. When using an external trigger source, the
camera will wait for a trigger input then expose and capture an image immediately
when triggered and then return to waiting for the next trigger event. The input can be
set to activate on either edge of "TTL" transition. The AutoSave Toolbox can be used
to automatically name, number and save each triggered image in a predetermined
folder location. Trigger mode-0 and mode-1 can be used as described in the "Trigger
Toolbox" section.
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GPIO-1 (FootSwitch)- The GPIO-1 input operation has been optimized for use with a
"FootSwitch" control to allow hands free image capture while viewing a live image.
When the input is grounded, the camera image is frozen and stored per the Autosave
Toolbox. When the input is released, the image goes back to live view. For
Footswitch operation; setup the AutoSave Toolbox to use the GPIO-1 source and the
input will automatically name, number and save each image into the predetermined
folder location upon Footswitch activation. The input is software "de-bounced" for
operation with an optional footswitch device; DAGE; P/N 207765-01.
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GPIO-0 (Output)- GPIO-0 is configured as an output which is accessed in the
"Miscellaneous" Toolbox. The GPIO-0 output is a 3.3V current limited signal
compatible with most input devices
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+3.3V- An auxiliary power source provided for user peripheral devices. This 3.3VDC
source can provide up to 100mA and is protected by an internal resetable fuse.
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Pin Function
1 Ground
2 Strobe
3 Trigger
4 GPIO-1 (Footswitch)
5 GPIO-0 (Output)
6 +3.3V
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