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6.0
Connecting to the Camera
This section describes installation of necessary software, physical camera connections, and software
connection to the camera.
Physical Connection
This section describes physical connections to the camera and assumes that either the VPC or Camera Link
Accessory Module is being used with the camera. For connections not involving either of these FLIR
accessories, please see Section 4.1 for a description of the Hirose connector interface.
1.
Plug the accessory (VPC or Camera Link) expansion board directly into the 50-pin Hirose
connector on the rear of the camera. Use the included hardware to secure the expansion board to
the camera. These will insert on either side of the 50-pin connector. The VPC module uses M1.6 ×
0.35 × 8 mm screws (see Section 5.1 on VPC installation) and the Camera Link module uses M1.6
× 0.35 × 8 mm screws. Using longer screws could damage the camera. The Camera Link module
also requires the installation of two M1.6 x 0.35 x 20mm screws. Make sure to install the two
spacers between the back cover of the camera and the Camera Link module (see section 5.2 on
Camera Link installation). An M1.5 allen head wrench will be required for tightening the screws.
2.
Connect the analog video cable to the VPC or Camera Link Module. There is an MCX mini coaxial
connector on the back of each accessory. The opposite end of the cable has a standard BNC
connector. Connect this to the video input of an analog monitor. It may be necessary to use a BNC
Female to Phono Plug (RCA) adaptor (Figure 13) included in the accessory kit, which allows the
camera to be connected to a standard yellow RCA video input on a monitor. The Tau SWIR camera
core provides either NTSC or PAL compatible composite video output, selectable in the software
GUI or SDK.
Note: For best transmission of the analog video channel, a coaxial cable with 75 ohm
characteristic impedance, similar to what is included in the VPC and Camera Link module kits, is
required. The analog output is current mode and a 75 Ohm termination is required. This
termination is present in most display devices.
Figure 13. BNC to RCA Adaptor
3.
Connect the USB-mini B cable to the VPC Module or the Camera Link Module and both USB-A
connectors to the computer. (If sound is enabled on the computer, a chime will sound and a
notification that the device has been connected will pop up). The Tau SWIR ISC1202 core input-
voltage range is 4.9V – 5.5V. Core power is
< 3.0W.
