VisionLink RCX
Setup
EDT, Inc.
2016 August 30
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Setup
Each extender unit is preset and prelabeled to connect to either a camera or a framegrabber (
). Each unit, in
order to work properly, must be connected to the type of device for which it is set.
NOTE
If you reconfigure an extender, relabel it immediately to avoid confusion later.
Figure 2. Fiberoptic extender, labeled with factory presets
After you have checked the labeling, you can connect each extender as explained below.
•
Device end: Attach the correct device (camera or framegrabber) to the extender’s MDR26 connector.
•
Cable end: Attach the correct cabling to the extender’s cable connectors.
shows the extender connectors and other features, including the LED (explained in
Figure 3. VisionLink RCX – connectors and features
The label at the far right shows the unit’s factory presets, including:
• the device (camera or framegrabber) for which the unit is preset;
• the operating mode (blink code) for which the unit is preset (see
).
a. Cable end – connectors
b. Cable end – other features
c. Device end – connector
d. Extender connected to camera
VisionLink RCX
LC duplex
fiberoptic
transceiver:
- transmit
- receive
Power (Lemo
or Switchcraft)
Hirose (future use)
LED
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MDR26