13
1.5.
Typical Application
A typical CLM-601 Camera Link
TM
Multiplexer application is shown in Figure 1-3. Four
different base-configuration cameras are connected to the multiplexer using standard
Camera Link
TM
cables. Another standard cable is used to connect the multiplexer to the
frame grabber. Any combination of base configuration cameras may be used including
newer high-speed (85 MHz) types.
In this example the CLM-601 RS-232 port is unconnected. Camera selection is being
made using either the Camera Link
TM
interface camera control signals (CC1/CC2 or
CC3/CC4) or the Camera Link
TM
interface serial link.
Note that camera selection changes are “hard” switches. The camera selection is
performed immediately. As a precaution, care should be used to pause/halt the frame
grabber while the switch is being made to avoid frame grabber malfunction.
Camera Link
TM
Cameras
CLM-601
Camera Link
TM
Multiplexer
Standard Camera Link
TM
Cables
Camera Link
TM
Frame Grabber
Camera Link Multiplexer
CLM-601
V
ivid
E
ngineering
CAMERA C
CAMERA A
CAMERA B
CAMERA D
Figure 1-3: CLM-601 Typical Application
