Chapter 4
Connecting Lighting and External Devices
NI 177x Smart Camera User Manual
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To connect a lighting controller, connect the OUT1 signal to the digital
input signal of the lighting controller. The OUT1 signal is an unmodulated
signal that can turn the lighting controller on or off. Connect the ground of
the NI 177x Smart Camera and the lighting controller to a common ground.
Refer to Figure 4-1 and for wiring examples.
Note
Each open collector output can sink up to 100 mA.
Figure 4-1.
Connecting to an External Light Controller
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