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6.5 Connecting System Components
The following connections must be made in order for the system to operate properly:
1. Install Drive Shuttle
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Follow the steps in section 6.2 above.
2. Connect Cameras
Camera Link cameras are not hot-pluggable!
Power off the camera or recorder before making connections.
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Camera Link cables up to 7 meters long may be used for all configurations.
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When the camera pixel clock frequency is 40 MHz or lower, superior-quality cables up to
10 meters long can be used.
3. Connect Power to Cameras
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Check the camera manual to determine the recommended power supply.
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If a camera supports PoCL (Power over Camera Link), the recorder can supply power to the
camera as long as PoCL-compatible Camera Link cables are used.
4. Connect Recorder to Control PC
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Connect the recorder to an available USB 3.0 or eSATA port on the Control PC using the
appropriate cable provided with the recorder.
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Options for adding additional USB 3.0 or eSATA ports to Control PCs are shown in Section
5.3 - Example System Configurations.
5. Connect Power to Recorder
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Use the DVR Express Core AC power adapter or a separate DC power supply that meets the
necessary power requirements.
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