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1. Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the SharkEye™ digital still camera. The SharkEye™ is an extremely versatile camera that
can be configured in multiple ways. This manual describes the standard SharkEye™ and discusses some of the more
common options.
2. Unpacking
Below is a list of standard SharkEye™ components. Most systems will come with all of the following. However, customized
systems may be shipped without some of the standard components. For example a SharkEye™ not equipped with an
external FireWire interface will not include the Firewire to AMP Connector Communication Adapter.
SharkEye™ Component List
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1 ea. SharkEye™ Digital Still Camera
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3 ea. protective dummy plugs for connectors w/ locking sleeve
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1 ea. SharkEye Multi-Function Connector Adapter
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1 ea. Firewire to AMP Connector Communication Adapter
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1 ea. RS-485/RS-232 Converter Communication Adapter
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1 ea. Umbilical Adapter (optionally terminated to AMP) w/ locking sleeve
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1 ea. Y-Splitter Adapter
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1 ea. Power Adapter/Charger
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1 ea. Battery Charger Connector Adapter
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1 ea. Software Installation Disk
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This manual
In order to use your SharkEye™, you will also need a personal computer.
If a shipment is incomplete, please immediately contact Desert Star Systems. If you are missing any components required
for system operation, obtain these components before proceeding.
3. SharkEye™ Connectors
Multi-Function Connector
This connector is present on all versions of SharkEye. It is used for camera control (via RS232 or RS485), retrieval of
image data (via Firewire), and supplying external power.
Bulkhead Connector:
Subconn MCBH8F
Cable Connector:
Subconn MCIL8M
1:
Ground
2:
RS232 TXD (from SharkEye) or RS485 TX/RX+
3:
RS232 RXD (to SarkEye) or RS485 TX/RX-
4:
FireWire TPA+
5:
FireWire TPA-
6:
FireWire TPB+
7:
FireWire TPB-
8:
External Power Input (12V to 24V DC)
