FLIR Tau Camera Link, Application Note

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Camera Link Module Accessory
102-PS242-100-02
Rev100 October 2011 Page 2 of 16
Table of Contents
1.0 Document .......................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Revision History ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 Camera Link Operation ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Camera Link Module .................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 FLIR Camera Controller GUI ....................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Physical Connection ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Software Connection ..................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Digital Data via Camera Link ....................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Troubleshooting the FLIR Camera Controller GUI .................................................................... 11
3.0 Communications via Camera Link ................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Hardware Change ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Communication with Camera Link frame grabber ..................................................................... 13
3.3 Communication with other Frame Grabbers ............................................................................... 15
4.0 External Sync .................................................................................................................................. 15
Table of Figures
Figure 1: Tau Camera Link Module installed on a Tau 640 camera............................................................. 4
Figure 2: BNC to RCA Adapter .................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3: Device Manager showing proper driver installation ..................................................................... 6
Figure 4: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Status Tab – Not Connected.......................................................... 7
Figure 5: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Connection Window Part 1 ........................................................... 7
Figure 6: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Connection Window Part 2 ........................................................... 8
Figure 7: FLIR Camera Controller GUI Status Tab – Connected ................................................................ 8
Figure 8: FLIR Camera Controller GUI – Digital Tab ................................................................................. 9
Figure 9: Imperx FrameLink Express Software – Camera Parameters Window ........................................ 10
Figure 10: FLIR Camera Controller Error Message ................................................................................... 11
Figure 11: Philips screws to remove ........................................................................................................... 12
Figure 12: Jack Screws to remove .............................................................................................................. 12
Figure 13: Electrical Schematic – Communication Circuitry ..................................................................... 12
Figure 14: Photo of R11 .............................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 15: Board Layout of R11 ................................................................................................................. 13
Figure 16: FrameLink Express – Terminal Window .................................................................................. 14