Installation and System Cabling
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2. EyeLink 1000 Mount. Each type of Mount consists of an infrared illumination source
and an apparatus for holding the EyeLink 1000 camera. Each Mount option has a
separate chapter to be consulted regarding its installation. Mount types for the Fiber
Optic Camera include the Desktop, Tower, LCD Arm, Primate and Long Range Mounts.
3. 12V Power supply for the EyeLink 1000 Fiber Optic Camera Base Box.
4. CameraLink cable to connect Camera Base Box to High-Speed Frame Grabber card.
5. Crossover Ethernet cable to connect Host and Display PC together.
6. EyeLink Host PC – if your system did not come with a preconfigured Host PC, or if you
wish to replace the Host PC, see Section 2.2 for more information.
You will need to supply the following components:
1. A power strip with surge protection to ensure that your EyeLink receives consistent
voltage and to make it easy to power the system on and off.
2. A Display PC that ideally meets the required specifications. These specifications are
listed in section 1.3.2.
3. Some tools may be needed to adjust your mount or tighten cabling (usually a Phillips
and/or slotted/flathead screwdriver will do).
2.4.2.2
Fiber Optic Camera System Wiring
Fiber Optic Camera cabling steps are (see Figure 2-2):
1. If not already completed, attach the keyboards, mouse, power cords, monitors etc. to
the Host and Display PCs.
2. Connect one end of the Ethernet crossover cable provided with your system to the
Ethernet card port on the Host PC marked with an “EyeLink Ethernet” label. Connect
the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the Display PC that you will later
configure for use with the EyeLink system. Ensure the cable is securely connected at
both ends.
Do NOT connect the crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the Host PC marked
“LAN/WAN”, which is on the motherboard. This port may be used to access the Internet
when running Windows.
3. Connect one end of the CameraLink Cable provided with your system to the High-Speed
Frame Grabber card interface on the back of the Host PC. Attach the other end of the
CameraLink cable to the Camera Base Box for the Fiber Optic Camera. Affix the Camera
Base Box to the Velcro strips on the rear left side of your Host PC as pictured in Figure
2-4.
Ensure both ends of the CameraLink cable are firmly attached, with the two thumb
screws tightened to lock the cable in place. A slotted screwdriver may make this task
easier.
