Chapter 3
Signal Connections
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MDR 26-Pin Connector
The MDR 26-pin connector provides reliable high-frequency transfer rates
between the camera and the acquisition device. To access this connector,
use a 3M Camera Link cable. For additional information on Camera Link
cables, including ordering information and cable lengths, refer to the
.
Figure 3-2 shows the NI 1428 MDR 26-pin connector assignments. Refer
to Table 3-1 for a description of the MDR-26 and 68-pin VHDCI signal
connections.
Figure 3-2.
MDR 26-Pin Connector Assignments
68-Pin VHDCI Connector
The 68-pin VHDCI connector connects to external digital I/O lines,
triggers, and medium configuration 8-bit
×
4 mode. To access these
connections, build a custom cable or use an optional cable from National
Instruments. For information about building a custom cable for the 68-pin
VHDCI connector, refer to the
section of
Appendix A,
.
Figure 3-3 shows the 68-pin VHDCI connector pinout. Refer to Table 3-1
for a description of the MDR-26 and 68-pin VHDCI signal connections.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
DGND
CC(4)–
CC(3)+
CC(2)–
CC(1)+
SerTC–
X(3)+
XCLK+
X(2)+
X(1)+
X(0)+
DGND
DGND
CC(4)+
CC(3)–
CC(2)+
CC(1)–
SerTFG–
SerTC+
X(3)–
XCLK–
X(2)–
X(1)–
X(0)–
DGND
