CAMERAS FRAME GRABBERS IMAGING SOLUTIONS
BOBCAT Hardware User’s Manual
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1.4.2 CLM (Medium) - Camera Link (CL) Output
The interface between the BOBCAT-CLM cameras and outside equipment is done
via 5 connectors and one LED, located on the back panel of the camera – Figure 1.5.
1.
Two Camera outputs – standard Medium Camera Link Mini provides data, sync,
control, serial interface and PoCL power.
2.
Male 12-pin Power Connector – provides power and I/O interface.
3.
Female 12-pin I/O interface with Lens Control outputs
4.
USB type B programming/SPI connector.
5.
Status LED – indicates the status of the camera – refer to Status LED section.
6.
Serial Number – shows camera model and serial number.
Figure 1.5 – CLM Camera back panel – Medium Camera Link output
The Camera’s video data output is compliant with Medium Camera Link standard
and includes 12VDC Power over camera Link (PoCL), 4 W max per output, 24 data
bits, 4 sync signals (LVAL, FVAL, DVAL and User Out), 1 reference clock, 2
external inputs CC1, CC2 and a bi-directional serial interface. The camera link
output connectors are shown in Figure 1.5a, and 1.5b, and the corresponding signal
mapping in Table 1.5a, and 1.5b.