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1.3.
Functional Description
A block diagram of the CLV-403 Camera Link Video Splitter is provided in Figure 1-1.
The CLV-403 features two independent base-configuration splitters in a single unit for
multi-camera systems.
Each splitter interfaces one camera to two frame grabbers using standard Camera Link
cables. One frame grabber is the master (primary), and one frame grabber is slave
(secondary).
The interface between the camera and the
master
frame grabber contains the entire
Camera Link signal set defined in the Camera Link Specification for “base”
configurations. This consists of video data, camera control, and serial communications.
The master frame grabber receives video data from the camera, and can also control and
communicate with the camera.
The interface between the camera and the
slave
frame grabber contains only the video data
signals. The slave frame grabber receives video data, but cannot control or communicate
with the camera.
Since the CLV-403 regenerates all signals, it also acts as a repeater and supports an
additional 10 meters of separation between the cameras and the frame grabbers.
The CLV-403 is powered by an external wall plug-in power supply.
