5 Blackfly S Physical Interface
Note:
When the camera is connected to a USB 2.0 interface, it runs
at USB 2.0 speed, and maximum frame rates are adjusted
accordingly based on current imaging parameters.
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Article
USB 3.1 Frequently Asked Questions
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5.5
Interface Cables
To purchase a recommended cable from FLIR, visit the
page.
For GigE cameras—
Category 5e or 6 cables up to 100 meters in length should be used for connecting the camera to the
network interface card on the host system. FLIR sells a 5-meter Category 5e cable for this purpose.
For USB3 cameras—
The USB3 standard does not specify a maximum cable length.
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3-meter USB3 cable (
)
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5-meter USB3 cable (
)
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5-meter USB3 cable high performance (
)
Note:
A 5-meter USB3 cable (or longer) is not recommended for
laptops or on board controllers.
Title
Article
Extending the Working Distance of USB3 Cameras
Technical Application Note 10341
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5.6
Interface Card
To purchase a compatible card from FLIR, visit the
page.
The camera must connect to an interface card. This is sometimes called a host adapter, a bus controller, or a network
interface card (NIC).
For GigE cameras—
A 1000 BASE-T NIC is recommended for streaming images on the Ethernet network between the
camera and host system.
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