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Optical Interface
The standard Tau SWIR camera kit comes with a C-mount optical adaptor, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7. Front-Face C-Mount Adaptor
If the C-mount interface is not needed, it can be removed by unscrewing the four M1.6 mounting screws
using an M1.5 allen head wrench. Further details on the optical interface can be found in the Mechanical
IDD document. Use extreme caution when working with the optics to prevent contamination of the VPA
window. If cleaning becomes necessary, see Section 8.2 for instructions.
5.0
Optional Accessories
The Tau SWIR Camera can be used with either the Tau SWIR VPC Module Accessory (FLIR PN 421-
0059-00) or the Tau SWIR Camera Link Module Accessory (FLIR PN 421-0058-00) for simple desktop
operation. These accessories provide an easy way to evaluate the camera core and access analog and, in
the case of the Camera Link Module, digital video during development. To help simplify mechanical
mounting of the Tau SWIR camera, it can be used with the ¼ 20 Mount accessory (261
‐
2071
‐
00).
When using either the VPC or Camera Link Adaptor accessory boards, power may be supplied to the
TEC power connector via a cable from the accessory board. A cover plate is installed (see Figure 8) over
the cable and TEC power connector port on the side of the camera. In this configuration both camera
power and TEC power are supplied through the USB connector on the accessory board.
VPC Module Accessory
C-Mount Adaptor
TEC Power Connector
Camera Body
