Dalsa ML Series, Manual

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12  The Linea ML Color Camera Linea ML Color Cameras
Data Cables
LC Fiber Optic (8KML-FC Cameras)
The fiber optic cables for the HL-FM camera require LC connections on both ends of the cable. The
frame grabber requires the LC connector to be plugged into a SFP+ transceiver module.
LC is a small-form factor fiber optic connector that uses a 1.25 mm ferrule, half the size of a
standard connector. These cables are in wide use in the telecommunications industry and available
in many lengths.
The distance through which the data can be transmitted depends on the type of fiber optic used.
Recommended fiber optic cables are types OM3 and OM4.
OM4 is used for distances > 300 m, but also requires SFP+ transceiver module changes.
Contact Teledyne DALSA Support for more information.
Table 8: LC Fiber Optic Cables
Category Fiber Diameter Mode Max Distance
OM3 50 µm Multimode < 280 m
OM4 50 µm Multimode > 300 m
CX4 AOC (ML-HC Cameras)
For the 16K camera, the Camera Link HS CX4 AOC (Active Optical Cable) cables are made to
handle very high data rates. These cables accept the same electrical inputs as traditional copper
cables, but also use optical fibers. AOC uses electrical-to-optical conversion on the cable ends to
improve speed and distance performance of the cable without sacrificing compatibility with
standard electrical interfaces.
Camera Link HS cables can be bought from an OEM. OEM cables are also available for applications
where flexing is present.
Please refer to Teledyne DALSA’s website (www.teledynedalsa.com) for a list of recommended
cable vendors and for part numbers.
Each data cable is used for sending image data to and accepting command data from the frame
grabber. Command data includes GenICam compliant messages, trigger timing, and general
purpose I/O, such as direction control.
Please note: the data transmits at 10 Gbps which limits the effective distance of copper-based
cables.