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RCX C-Link Series

Configuration and LED Configuration Codes

EDT, Inc.

2011 June 29

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A first digit of 1 indicates that the unit is configured for the camera end; a first digit of 2 indicates that the unit 
is configured for the framegrabber end. The second digit must be the same for both ends (camera and 
framegrabber). With a FOX framegrabber, there is no extender at the framegrabber end, so the 
configuration code is set at the camera end only.

For a typical base-mode system, a configuration code of 1-1 at the camera end and 2-1 at the framegrabber 
end permits standard base-mode operation at clock frequencies of 20–40 MHz. For a typical full mode 
system, a configuration code of 1-4 on both extenders at the camera end, and a configuration code of 2-4 
on both at the framegrabber end, allows standard full-mode operation at clock frequencies of 60–80 MHz.

On the configuration code label for a medium- or full-mode system, 

X Channel

 refers to the primary MDR26 

connnector on the camera or framegrabber, and 

YZ Channel

 refers to the secondary connector.

Base Mode

Table 1

 shows the operating modes of an extender in base mode (EDT firmware revsion 11 or higher).

Cameras operating between 40 and 60 MHz are usually best served by configuration codes 1-3 and 2-3. If 
the camera needs only 16 data bits or fewer transferred per clock cycle (instead of all 24), it is possible to 
use configuration codes 1-2 and 2-2 instead, and thus operate the link at 1.25 GBaud for longer range and 
lower power dissipation. The selection of 16-bit mode is made only at the framegrabber end through 
configuration code 2-2, or through the directive

 mode16: 1 

in a FOX configuration file; this information is 

communicated over the fiber to the extender at the camera end. (At the camera end, configuration codes 
1-1 and 1-2 are identical.)

At reset (and whenever the extender cannot lock to the camera clock), the extender initializes to assume 
that the Camera Link Data-Valid signal is never asserted, and ignores it. Many Pulnix cameras do not assert 
Data-Valid, so this behavior is useful for those using such cameras. The first occurrence of Data-Valid true 
from the camera causes the extender to use Data-Valid to qualify video data from that point on.

In the case of a dual-tap camera, the Camera Link pixel clock is half the camera’s pixel rate. For example, 
a dual-tap 12-bit camera with a 40 MHz Camera Link clock sends 80 million pixels per second. This camera 
is compatible with the extender in configuration code 1-1.

Table 1.  LED configuration codes – base mode 

Code

End

Camera Clock Rate Constraints

Link Rate

Extender Type

1-1

camera

20–40 MHz

24 bits

1.25 GBaud

Fiber & coax

1-2

camera

20–60 MHz

16 bits

1.25 GBaud

Fiber & coax

1-3

camera

20–60 MHz

24 bits

2.5 GBaud

Fiber only

1-4

camera

60–80 MHz

24 bits

2.5 GBaud

Fiber only

2-1

framegrabber

40 MHz

24 bits

1.25 GBaud

Fiber & coax

2-2

framegrabber

60 MHz

16 bits

1.25 GBaud

Fiber & coax

2-3

framegrabber

60 MHz

24 bits

2.5 GBaud

Fiber & coax

2-4

framegrabber

80 MHz

24 bits

2.5 GBaud

Fiber only

3-3

firmware update (see 

Firmware on page 12)

1.25 GBaud

Fiber & coax

2 fast, 2 slow, 2 fast

Error: unsupported configuration code entered

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Страница 1: ...User s Guide RCX C Link Series Remote Camera Link Extenders for use with Camera Link cameras Doc 008 02368 03d Rev 2011 June 29...

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Страница 3: ...f business profits or information and the like arising out of the use or inability to use the Products even if Seller has been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some jurisdictions do...

Страница 4: ...LED Configuration Codes 7 Base Mode 8 Medium or Full Mode 9 Resetting or Changing the Operating Mode 9 Backward Compatibility 10 Status and LED Status Codes 11 Firmware 12 Versions 12 Querying Verifyi...

Страница 5: ...version only NOTE All EDT extenders and framegrabbers mentioned in this guide are for Camera Link For details on our legacy AIA product RCX LVDS RS422 see its product page at www edt com Care and Cau...

Страница 6: ...Product Documentation EDT Resource Detail Web link Application programming interface HTML and PDF versions www edt com manuals html Installation packages Software firmware www edt com software html S...

Страница 7: ...device camera or framegrabber to the extender s MDR26 connector Cable end Attach the correct cable to the extender s cable connectors Figure 2 shows the extender connectors and other features includin...

Страница 8: ...vary from line to line and frame to frame With a standard framegrabber For a base mode system with a standard framegrabber you will need two extenders one at the camera end and one at the framegrabbe...

Страница 9: ...two MDR26 connectors The primary connector operates the same way as the base mode interface each pixel clock transfers 24 bits of video data from the camera s X channel The primary connector also can...

Страница 10: ...Figure 5 Full mode multiple extenders standard framegrabber To set up this system 1 Install your Camera Link framegrabber and software as instructed by its manufacturer 2 Verify extenders are configur...

Страница 11: ...links a configuration code indicating the operating mode for which the extender is configured one time and then blinks rapidly as the firmware loads After power on the LED continuously displays a stat...

Страница 12: ...lower power dissipation The selection of 16 bit mode is made only at the framegrabber end through configuration code 2 2 or through the directive mode16 1 in a FOX configuration file this information...

Страница 13: ...prevent future confusion To reset or change the operating mode configuration code 1 Turn off the power to the extender and disconnect the extender from everything except a power supply NOTE EDT recom...

Страница 14: ...t digit then repeat for the second digit For example for a configuration code of 2 1 press the button for two blinks and release then press the button for one blink and release As soon as you enter th...

Страница 15: ...uration Codes on page 7 The cable connection is compromised either by incorrect or damaged cabling or by moisture or debris in the extender s cable connectors see Care and Cautions on page 1 Fast blin...

Страница 16: ...indicating an unsupported configuration code then you have firmware of revision 11 or later Querying Verifying and Updating For base or medium mode follow the steps below to query verify and update th...

Страница 17: ...ons To verify compare the firmware in your EDT installation package against the firmware already loaded on your extender via flash memory run rcxload u 0 v flash rcx file rcx replacing file rcx with t...

Страница 18: ...y over a single fiber DualTX and DualRX transceivers In full mode these are used on the secondary Camera Link con nector because it must carry twice as much data as the primary connector Coaxial Cable...

Страница 19: ...ull mode secondary connector 1 1 inner shield inner shield inner shield 14 14 inner shield inner shield inner shield 2 25 X0 Y0 Y0 15 12 X0 Y0 Y0 3 24 X1 Y1 Y1 16 11 X1 Y1 Y1 4 23 X2 Y2 Y2 17 10 X2 Y2...

Страница 20: ...at is local to either end If you wish to explore these options contact EDT Unlike the DB9 in the female assembly this DB9 has no looped back signals or integrated level conversion Table 7 Pinout Lemo...

Страница 21: ...s 1 4 and 6 are wired together and unconnected 7 and 8 also are wired together and 9 also is unconnected these signals are not otherwise used Table 8 Pinout Male DB9 Cable Lemo Pin Color DB9 Pin Stand...

Страница 22: ...he tables under Configuration and LED Configuration Codes on page 7 select a configuration code with a frequency range that is included in the frequency generated by the cable assembly Table 10 shows...

Страница 23: ...chcraft connectors while the two extenders at the framegrabber end can receive power from the EDT resync cable through a female DB9 connector The resync cable connects to the extenders through two int...

Страница 24: ...imension of 0 31 inch is for the standard power connector the optional Lemo connector on the fiber version is approximately 0 35 inch NOTE Connector dimensions are approximate for precise dimensions s...

Страница 25: ...ers and instructions Figure 11 EDT extenders with EDT half meter adapter cables Also for devices with SDR mini Camera Link connectors EDT offers a 3M MDR26 female to SDR26 male cable in two lengths 1...

Страница 26: ...ly added clarifying details and a fig ure showing the standard Switchcraft vs the optional Lemo power connector 20110523 03b CH PH 18 Under Power Supply expanded the opening verbiage to Each extender...

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