CLV-411 User`s Manual
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1. illia Camera Link Frame Grabbers Standard Camera Link Cables Figure 1 3 CLV 411 Medium Application 1 5 Specifications Table 1 1 CLV 411 Specifications Feature Specification Video Interfaces Camera Link base configuration Video Connectors 26 pin MDR type Camera Freguency 20 85 MHz Chipset National Semi DS90CR287 DS90CR288A Select Connector Female 9 pin D Sub DB9 opto isolated inputs Power Supply Universal wall style w US amp Europe outlet plugs Power Jack 2 1 x 5 5 mm center positive Power Requirements 5 7 VDC 380 mA typical Cabinet Dimensions 5 28 L x 2 08 H 6 12 D Weight 20 oz Operating Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature Range 25 to 75 C Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Compliance FCC Class A ROHS CE EN55024 pending 2 Interface 2 1 Front Panel Connections The CLV 411 Camera Link Video Splitter front panel is shown in Figure 2 1 The front panel contains four video connectors for connecting to the frame grabbers The four LEDs identify which frame grabber is master as discussed in prior sections The video connectors are 3M MDR 26 types as specified in the Camera Link Spec Figure 2 2 identifies the MDR 26 pin positio2. I L Camera I LVDS Revr Serial LVDS Xmtr Comm Opto Isolators Figure 1 1 CLV 411 Block Diagram Master Select 14809819 eue Z Jaqqel QUEI yur eieuie OL Jeqqeio euer ur ejouie OL Jeqqeio aue Ur eieuie OL 40 99UUOI yur eieuie OL 690 1 3 1 Master Frame Grabber Selection Master frame grabber selection is supported via the master select port Note that the use of this port is optional Two opto isolated control inputs are provided via a DB9 connector on the rear panel Voltage levels applied to these inputs select the master frame grabber Master reassignment occurs instantaneously enabling real time master selection When no connection is made to the DB9 Frame Grabber 1 is master default See Section 2 2 1 for connector pin assignments and signal characteristics The front panel indicator LEDs identify the current master frame grabber Table 1 1 Master Frame Grabber Select Inputs SEL1 SELO Master Frame Grabber 0 0 Frame Grabber 1 0 1 Frame Grabber 2 1 0 Frame Grabber 3 1 1 Frame Grabber 4 No Connection Frame Grabber 1 1 4 Typical Applications 1 4 1 Standard Base Application A typical CLV 411 base application is shown in Figure 1 2 A Camera Link base configuration camera is connected to a single CLV 411 via a standard Camera Link cable Additional Camera Link cables are then used to connect
3. camera control sharing The CLV 411 incorporates high speed 85 MHz interfaces and supports the Camera Link base configuration Medium configuration applications are supported using two CLV 411s Multiple CLV 411s may be cascaded for large parallel processing systems The CLV 411 Camera Link Video Splitter is housed in a sturdy compact aluminum enclosure 1 The Camera Link interface standard enables the interoperability of cameras and frame grabbers regardless of vendor The Automated Imaging Association AIA 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 Camera Link is a trademark of the Automated Imaging Association Vivid Engineering Splitter O ei w FRAME GRABBER 1 e amp y e FRAME GRABBER 3 Camera Link Video CLV 411 ell Gy Ile e FRAME GRABBER 2 dle e FRAME GRABBER 4 1 2 Features Interfaces one camera to up to four frame grabbers Supports parallel or distributed processing camera sharing etc Uses standard Camera Link cables not included Supports Camera Link Base configuration Medium configuration support using two CLV 411s May be cascaded for large parallel processing systems H
4. CLV 411 CAMERA LINK VIDEO SPLITTER Users Manual Document 200587 Rev 1 0 5 1 2009 Vivid Engineering 418 Boston Turnpike 104 Shrewsbury MA 01545 Phone 508 842 0165 Fax 508 842 8930 www vividengineering com info vividengineering com Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 1 5 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 2 3 1 3 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 Introduction Overview Features Functional Description Master Frame Grabber Selection Typical Applications Standard Base Application Medium Application Specifications Interface Front Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections Master Select Connector Camera Connector Signals Cable Shield Grounding Mechanical Dimensions External Power Supply Regulatory Compliance FCC Compliance Statement Canadian Compliance Statement Revision History o ON N O Aa Q 2 a A d 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 d 2 d ua onn NO UM a W OQ N 2 O O 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The CLV 411 Camera Link Video Splitter interfaces one Camera Link camera to up to four frame grabbers using standard Camera Link cables This enables the use of multiple frame grabbers for applications requiring parallel or distributed processing camera sharing etc One frame grabber acts as master and provides control and communications to the camera The remaining frame grabbers receive camera video data only The master frame grabber is selectable and may be dynamically changed for applications requiring
5. anadian Compliance Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications 17 5 Revision History Table 5 1 CLV 411 User s Manual Revision History Document ID Date Changes 200587 1 0 5 1 09 Initial release of manual 18
6. ber is immediately reassigned accordingly This enables dynamic i e real time selection of the master frame grabber for applications requiring this capability Frame grabber is the default master frame grabber whenever the opt isolated inputs are not being used Front panel LED indicators identify the current master frame grabber Since the CLV 411 regenerates all signals it also acts as a repeater and supports an additional 10 meters of separation between camera and frame grabbers The CLV 411 is also compatible with the second Camera Link cable used in the medium configuration enabling a pair of CLV 41 1s to be used in parallel to support medium configuration applications The CLV 411 is powered by an external wall plug in power supply To Camera Link Camera Video Data Camera Control Serial Comm Channel Link I Receiver l LVDS Xmtr urs xn Channel Link Transmitter Video Data LVDS Rcvr Camera Control LVDS Rcvr LVDS Xmtr T Serial Comm Channel Link Video Transmitter Data FEY TE 1 Camera LVDS Revr Control LVDS Revr 4 Serial LVDS Xmtr Comm Channel Link Video Transmitter Data I LVDS Revr pt Camera Control LVDS Revr 4 seria LVDS Xmtr Comm Channel Link Video Transmitter Data LVDS Rcvr Control
7. ering Splitter CLV 411 l i o e iene O SN T FRAME GRABBER 1 FRAME GRABBER 2 du S NA S o na O FRAME GRABBER 3 FRAME GRABBER 4 Figure 3 1 CLV 411 Cabinet Dimensions 15 T Rear 5 62 Mounting Holes 4 0 15 dia 6 12 o Front Figure 3 2 Mounting Template 3 2 External Power Supply The CLV 411 is powered by 5 7 VDC and incorporates a standard 2 1 x 5 5 mm DC power jack Power plug polarity is center positive The multi nation wall mount power supply included 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 411 is protected by an internal resettable fuse 16 4 Regulatory Compliance 4 1 FCC Compliance Statement This eguipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide a reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 4 2 C
8. igh speed 85 MHz interface chipset Dynamic master frame grabber selection via opto isolated control inputs Front panel LEDs identify master frame grabber Flow through connector positioning Sturdy compact aluminum enclosure w mounting flange Universal power supply included 3 year warrantee 1 3 Functional Description A block diagram of the CLV 411 is provided in Figure 1 1 The CLV 411 interfaces one camera to up to four frame grabbers using standard Camera Link cables One frame grabber acts as the master primary 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 master frame grabber utilizes 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 remaining frame grabbers act as slaves secondary The interface between the camera and the slave frame grabbers utilizes video data only The slave frame grabbers receive video data but cannot control or communicate with the camera Some applications require the ability to share control of the camera between the frame grabbers i e share the master role CLV 411 allows any of the four frame grabbers to act as the master Selection of the master frame grabber is made via the opto isolated master select inputs When the select inputs change the master frame grab
9. ns Vivid Engineering Rr a CLV 411 e ol le el o e FRAME GRABBER 1 FRAME GRABBER 2 e o le e o e FRAME GRABBER 3 FRAME GRABBER 4 Figure 2 1 CLV 411 Front Panel pin 13 pin 1 e le Figure 2 2 MDR 26 Connector Pin Positions 10 2 2 Rear Panel Connections The CLV 411 Camera Link Video Splitter rear panel is shown in Figure 2 3 The rear panel contains a 26 pin MDR video connector for connecting to the camera the master select connector and a DC power jack The MDR 26 connector is a 3M device as specified in the Camera Link Spec The master select connector is a standard 9 pin female D Sub type DB9 Figure 2 4 identifies the DB9 pin positions DC power jack accepts 5 7 volts DC Polarity is center positive oe CAMERA SELECT 5 7 VDC Figure 2 3 CLV 411 Rear Panel pin 5 pin 1 oo pin 9 pin 6 Figure 2 4 Female DB9 Connector Positions 11 2 2 1 Master Select Connector A standard female DB9 connector is located on the rear panel for master frame grabber selection Use of this connector is optional The CLV 411 will default to frame grabber 1 as master when no connection is made Table 2 1 identifies the DB9 signal assignments Table 2 1 Master Select DB9 Connector Signal Name DB9 Pin Notes SELO 1 Master Select 0 nic 2 no connection nic 3 no connection SEL1 4 Ma
10. ster Select 1 nic 5 no connection SELO 6 Master Select 0 Return nic 7 no connection n c 8 no connection SEL1 9 Master Select 1 Return Two control inputs SEL0 amp SEL1 are used to select the master frame grabber The control inputs are received by opto isolator devices for system electrical isolation SELO is logic 1 when 5 10 VDC is applied between SELO and SELO SELO is logic 0 when 0 VDC is applied Similarly SEL1 is logic 1 when 5 10 VDC is applied between SEL1 and SEL1 SEL is logic 0 when 0 VDC is applied 12 2 3 Camera Connector Signals The MDR 26 video connector signal assignments comply with the Camera Link base 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 Table 2 2 identifies the signal assignments for the MDR 26 video connectors 2 3 1 Cable Shield Grounding Camera and frame grabber cable outer shields are connected to the CLV 411 aluminum case The case is isolated from the CLV 411 circuitry and the cable inner shields The frame grabber cable inner shield connects to circuit digital ground maintaining signal reference levels between the CLV 411 and
11. the CLV 411 to up to four Camera Link frame grabbers Since the master select port is not being used in this example frame grabber 1 is the default master The master frame grabber provides camera control and communication as well as performing processing functions The slave frame grabbers cannot control or communicate with the camera but are used for parallel or distributed processing monitoring etc Tnm Camera Link Camera Link Camera Standard Camera Link Cables Frame Grabbers Figure 1 2 CLV 411 Standard Application Base 1 4 2 Medium Application A CLV 411 medium application is shown in Figure 1 3 Medium configurations in which two cables connect the camera to the frame grabbers are supported using two CLV 411s in parallel A Camera Link medium configuration camera is connected to two CLV 411s via a pair of standard Camera Link cables Additional Camera Link cables are then used to connect the CLV 411s to the Camera Link frame grabbers Standard Camera Link Cables Camera Link Camera
12. the frame grabber 13 Table 2 2 MDR 26 Connector Assignments ee Frame Grabber Camera Link Signal Pi Connectors ional Directi Name in Pin Signal Direction frame grabber pinout camera pinout Inner shield 1 1 N A Inner shield 14 14 N A XO 25 2 CAM FG X0 12 15 CAM FG X1 24 3 CAM FG X1 11 16 CAM FG X2 23 4 CAM FG X2 10 17 CAM FG Xclk 22 5 CAM FG Xclk 9 18 CAM FG X3 21 6 CAM FG X3 8 19 CAM FG SerTC 20 7 FG CAM SerTC 7 20 FG CAM SerTFG 19 8 CAM FG SerTFG 6 21 CAM FG CC1 18 9 FG CAM CC1 5 22 FG CAM CC2 17 10 FG CAM CC2 4 23 FG CAM CC3 16 11 FG CAM CC3 3 24 FG CAM CC4 15 12 FG CAM CC4 2 25 FG CAM Inner shield 13 13 N A Inner shield 26 26 N A FG Frame Grabber CAM Camera 14 3 Mechanical 3 1 Dimensions The CLV 411 Camera Link Video splitter cabinet dimensions are shown in Figure 3 1 The CLV 411 is 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 drawing is provided in Figure 3 2 LL Camera Link Video T Vivid Engine
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