CLV-401A User`s Manual
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1. 9 VDC internally isolated q 230 mA 5 VDC typical Cabinet Dimensions 5 28 L x 1 18 H 5 12 D Wan Operating Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature Range 25 to 75 C Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing 2 interface 2 1 Front Panel Connections The CLV 401A Camera Link Video Splitter front panel 1s shown in Figure 2 1 The front panel contains two 26 pin MDR video connectors one for connecting to the camera and one for connecting to the master frame grabber The front panel also incorporates LED power and link status indicators a Camera Link Video CLV 401A Vivid Engineering Splitter orm 0 Clo 9 2 CAMERA MASTER FRAME GRABBER Figure 2 1 CLV 401A Front Panel 2 2 Rear Panel Connections The CLV 401A Camera Link Video Splitter rear panel is shown in Figure 2 2 The rear panel contains the 26 pin MDR video connector for the slave frame grabber and the DC power jack The DC power jack accepts either a standard 2 1 x 5 5 mm barrel style power plug or a special locking plug The locking plug has bayonet style ears on the barrel Once inserted the plug is turned 4 turn clockwise This locks the connection and provides retention Plug polarity is center positive The locking power plug 15 Philmore part number 2150 SLAVE FRAME GRABBER 4 5 9 VDC Figure 2 2 CLV 401A Rear Panel 2 3 Video Connectors The MDR 26 video connectors and signal assignments comply with the Came2. 1 3 Functional Description A block diagram of the CLV 401A 15 provided in Figure 1 1 The CLV 401A interfaces one camera to two frame grabbers One frame grabber 15 the master primary and one frame grabber is slave Secondary LVDS Transmitter LVDS Receiver Camera Control Camera Control gt aS Serial LVDS Revr LVDS Xmtr Serial O x Comm Comm lt Link LVDS Xmtr LVDS Rcvr Link oO a Pr lt 5 O D a pa Ch Ch Link Link o Receiver Transmitter oe el Video Data Transmitter 48 5 9998 0 ewes yur ol Figure 1 1 CLV 401A Block Diagram The interface between the camera and the master frame grabber contains the entire Camera Link signal set defined in the Camera Link Specification for base configurations This consists of video data camera control and serial communications The master frame grabber receives video data from the camera and can also control and communicate with the camera The interface between the camera and the s ave frame grabber contains only the video data signals The slave frame grabber receives video data but cannot control or communicate with the camera The CLV 401A incorporates high speed 85 2 interfaces and is compatible with any base configuration camera Medium configuration applications are supported using two CLV 401A s in parallel Th
3. 401A s are cascaded to interface four frame grabbers to a Camera Link base configuration camera is shown in Figure 1 4 Seven standard Camera Link cables are used to interconnect the equipment Note that one frame grabber is the master and all remaining frame grabbers are slaves CLV 401A Camera Link Video Splitters 3 Slave Camera Link Frame Grabber Slave Camera Link Frame Grabber Slave Camera Link Frame Grabber Master Camera Link Frame Grabber Camera Link Camera Figure 1 4 CLV 401A Cascaded Application 1 5 Specifications Table 1 1 CLV 401A Specifications Video Interfaces Camera Link base configuration Video Connectors 26 pin MDR type Frequency Range 20 85 MHz Video path 3 camera pixel clock cycles Latency 1 es Control amp communication 5 5 max Power Supply Universal wall style w outlet plug set Power Plug 2 1 x 5 5 mm center positive Locking style optional Dower Pedurement 4 5
4. processing functions The slave frame grabber cannot control or communicate with the camera but may be used for parallel processing secondary processing camera setup monitoring etc CLV 401A Camera Link Video Splitter Slave Camera Link Frame Grabber Camera Link Video Splitter ip Ss ooooo Camera Link Standard Camera Link Cables Master Camera Camera Link Frame Grabber Figure 1 2 CLV 401A Standard Application Base 1 4 2 Medium Application A CLV 401A medium application is shown in Figure 1 3 Medium configurations in which two cables connect the camera to the frame grabber are supported using two CLV 401A s in parallel A Camera Link medium configuration camera is connected to two CLV 401A s via a pair of standard Camera Link cables Four additional Camera Link cables are then used to connect the CLV 401A s to the master and slave Camera Link frame grabbers CLV 401A Camera Link Video Splitters 2 11 E ooooo Slave Camera Link Frame Grabber 10 1 ee 30000 Master Camera Link Frame Grabber Camera Link Camera Medium Config Figure 1 3 CLV 401A Medium Application 1 4 3 Cascaded Application Multiple CLV 401A s may be cascaded to support four or eight frame grabbers An application in which three CLV
5. CLV 401A CAMERA LINK VIDEO SPLITTER Users Manual Document 201058 Rev 0 1 1 4 2012 preliminary Vivid Engineering 159 Memorial Drive Suite F Shrewsbury MA 01545 Phone 508 842 0165 Fax 508 842 8930 www vividengineering com info vividengineering com Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 1 Overview 1 1 2 Features 2 1 3 Functional Description 3 1 4 Typical Applications 5 1 4 1 Standard Base Application 5 1 4 2 Medium Application 6 1 4 3 Cascaded Application 7 1 5 Specifications 8 2 Interface 9 2 1 Front Panel Connections 9 2 2 Rear Panel Connections 10 2 3 Video Connectors 10 2 4 Cable Shield Grounding 11 3 Mechanical 12 3 1 Dimensions 12 3 2 External Power Supply 13 4 Revision History 14 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The CLV 401A Camera Link Video Splitter interfaces one Camera Link camera to two frame grabbers using standard Camera Link cables This arrangement enables the addition of a second frame grabber for functions such as camera setup secondary parallel processing and monitoring One frame grabber acts as master 1 6 primary and provides control and communications to the camera The secondary slave frame grabber receives camera video data only CLV 401A incorporates high speed 85MHz interfaces and is compatible with all Camera Link base configuration cameras medium configuration applications are supported using two CLV 401A s Multiple CLV 401A s may be cascade
6. GRABBER 1 18 gt Figure 3 1 CLV 401A Cabinet Dimensions 12 Rear 5 12 4 62 Mounting Holes 4 0 15 dia Front a Figure 3 2 CLV 401A Mounting Footprint 3 2 External Power Supply The CLV 401A is powered by 4 5 9 0 VDC and incorporates a 2 1 x 5 5 mm DC power jack that accepts either a standard barrel style power plug or a special locking version see Section 2 2 Power plug polarity is center positive The CLV 401A includes a multi nation wall mount power supply that handles a wide power range 90 264 VAC 47 63 Hz and comes with a set of outlet plugs suitable for most countries US Europe UK etc The CLV 401A may also be purchased with a locking plug power supply or without power supply 4 Revision History Table 5 1 CLV 401A User s Manual Revision History 201058 0 1 1 4 12 Preliminary release of manual 14
7. d to support 4 or 8 frame grabbers The CLV 401A Camera Link Video Splitter is housed in sturdy compact aluminum enclosures A locking plug power supply is optional Camera Link Video CLV 401A Vivia Engineering 1 The Camera Link interface standard enables the interoperability of cameras and frame grabbers regardless of vendor The Automated Imaging Association ALA sponsors the Camera Link program including the oversight Camera Link Committee the self certification program and the product registry The Camera Link specification may be downloaded from the AIA website found at www machinevisiononline org 1 2 Features Interfaces one camera to two frame grabbers Second frame grabber can be used for camera setup processing monitoring etc Uses standard Camera Link cables not included Supports Camera Link base configuration High speed 85 MHz interface chipset works with any base camera Minimal video data pass through latency 3 camera pixel clocks Minimal control communication pass through latency under 5 nS Link status indicator Isolated DC power input Medium configuration support using two CLV 401A s Multiple CLV 401A s may be cascaded to support 4 or 8 frame grabbers Also acts as a repeater doubling max distance between camera and frame grabbers Multi nation power supply included locking plug power supply optional Sturdy compact aluminum enclosure w mounting flange 3 year warrantee
8. e CLV 401A does not support the Camera Link full configuration The latency i e delay of the video control and communication signals passing through the CLV 401A is minimal This is an important criteria in time critical applications See Table 1 1 for the latency specifications CLV 401A also acts as a repeater and doubles the maximum separation between the camera and the frame grabbers A front panel link status indicator illuminates when the camera video signal is detected The front panel also includes a power indicator The CLV 401A 15 powered by an external wall plug in power supply A multi nation power supply is standard Optionally the CLV 401A is available with a locking plug power supply The locking plug reduces the risk of accidental disconnection from the rear panel power jack The CLV 401A 1s also available without power supply The CLV 401A DC power input is electrically isolated from the internal circuitry This feature ensures compatibility with user power systems 1 4 Typical Applications 1 4 1 Standard Base Application A standard CLV 401A base application is shown in Figure 1 2 A Camera Link base configuration camera is connected to a single CLV 401A via a standard Camera Link cable Two additional Camera Link cables are then used to connect the CLV 401A to the master and slave Camera Link frame grabbers The master frame grabber provides camera control and communications and performs the primary
9. ra Link 856 configuration The camera connector signal assignments correspond to the frame grabber interface defined in the Camera Link Specification Conversely the frame grabber connector assignments are as defined for the camera interface in the Camera Link Specification This arrangement provides compatibility with standard Camera Link cables 10 2 4 Cable Shield Grounding Camera and frame grabber cable outer shields are connected to the CLV 401A aluminum case Case and endplate contacting surfaces are unpainted providing a Faraday cage to shield internal circuitry The case is isolated from the CLV 401A circuitry and the cable inner shields avoiding possible safety concerns The camera and frame grabber cable inner shields connects to circuit digital ground maintaining signal reference levels between the camera and the CLV 401A and between the CLV 401A and the frame grabbers 11 3 Mechanical 3 1 Dimensions The CLV 401A Camera Link Video splitter cabinet dimensions are shown in Figure 3 1 The CLV 401A 15 housed in a sturdy aluminum enclosure The body is extruded aluminum with detachable front and rear endplates The enclosure incorporates a mounting flange The flange contains four predrilled holes 0 15 diameter for convenient equipment mounting A mounting footprint drawing 1s provided in Figure 3 2 Camera Link Video Vivia Engineering Splitter 5 Ape fe ar CAMERA MASTER FRAME
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