Data Translation DT3157, Getting Started Manual

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Chapter 4
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Using the EP-299 Cable (Kodak Cameras)
The EP-299 cable is for use with Kodak (and similar) digital cameras.
The cable provides connection between the DT3157 and the camera’s
68-pin, D-shell connector. Also provided is a BNC connector at the
board end for connecting an external trigger and a 9-pin, RS-232
connector at the camera end for connecting the CNTR_IN/OUT
signals. The cable is illustrated in
Figure 3 .
Figure 3: EP-299 Cable
To connect your digital camera to the DT3157 board, perform the
following steps:
1. Push the 68-pin connector of the EP-299 cable into the J1 socket at
the rear of the DT3157 board and tighten the retaining screws.
2. Attach the other 68-pin connector of the EP-299 cable to the
camera.
3. If you are using an external trigger, connect the BNC connector to
the digital output signal from your camera.
4. Connect the 9-pin, RS-232 connector of the EP-299 cable to the
RS-232 port of your computer.
BNC
68-pin
Camera DT3157
68-pin
PC
9-pin
(J1)