Basler Vision Technologies A202k, User Manual

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Camera Interface
BASLER A202
k
2-15
DRAFT
2.7 Converting Camera Link Output to RS-644
with a k-BIC
On the
A202
k
, video data is output from the camera in Camera Link LVDS format and parameter
change commands are issued to the camera using RS-644 serial communication via the frame
grabber. On older cameras, video data was output using an RS-644 LVDS format and commands
were issued using RS-232 serial communication via the host PC. The output from
A202
k
cameras
can be converted to the older style of output by using a Basler Interface Converter for k-series
cameras (k-BIC). The k-BIC is a small device which attaches to the
A202
k
with a Camera Link
compatible cable. For complete information on the k-BIC, refer to the k-BIC User’s Manual and
the k-BIC installation guide.
2.8 DC Power
The
A202
k
requires 12 VDC (± 10%) power. A 12 V power supply is available from Basler as a
stock item (part # 1000013046).
The camera’s maximum power consumption is approximately 5.5 watts. Ripple must be less than
1%.
Caution!
The camera has no overvoltage protection. An input voltage higher than
14 VDC will damage the camera.
Caution!
Do not reverse the polarity of the input power to the camera. Reversing the
polarity of the input power can severely damage the camera and leave it non-
operational.
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A Hirose, 6-pin locking plug will be shipped with each camera. This plug should be
used to connect the power supply cable to the camera.
For proper EMI protection, the power supply cable attached to the Hirose plug must
be a twin-cored, shielded cable. Also, the housing of the plug must be connected to
the cable shield and the cable shield must be connected to earth ground at the power
supply.