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1.4.
Typical Application
A typical CLB-501B application is shown in Figure 1-2. A Camera Link “base”
configuration camera is connected to the CLB-501B via a standard Camera Link cable. A
second cable is then connected from the CLB-501B to a Camera Link frame grabber.
External test equipment, signal sources, etc may then be connected via the rear panel
breakout header to monitor and/or source the desired Camera Link interface signals.
To “monitor” signals the shorting blocks (shunts) are installed on the breakout header,
allowing data to transfer between camera and frame grabber. The header posts are double-
height, allowing connection to external equipment even when the shunts are present.
To “source” signals (i.e. serial comm, camera control, etc), the corresponding shunt is
removed to isolate the desired signal(s). The external signal source is then connected on
the appropriate side (“to camera” or “to frame grabber”) of the breakout header connector.
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Camera Link Breakout Box
CLB-501B
CAMERA
FRAME GRABBER
PWR
LINK
Camera Link
Camera
Camera Link
Frame Grabber
CLB-501B
Camera Link
Breakout Box
Standard Camera Link Cables
Test Equipment
Signal Sources
Figure 1-2: CLB-501B Application
