EDT VisionLink RCX User Manual

User’s Guide

VisionLink RCX

Remote Camera Link extender

for use with Camera Link cameras

Date: 2016 August 30 Rev.: 0002

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Contents

Overview........................................................................................................................................................................................5

Care and Cautions ...............................................................................................................................................................5

Related Products..................................................................................................................................................................5

Related Resources...............................................................................................................................................................6

Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................................7

Adapter Cabling, Mounting, Safetying...........................................................................................................................................9

Status, Configuration, Operating Mode........................................................................................................................................10

Status.................................................................................................................................................................................10

Configuration......................................................................................................................................................................10

Operating Mode Details .....................................................................................................................................................11

Resetting or Changing the Operating Mode.......................................................................................................................11

Firmware......................................................................................................................................................................................12

Transceivers................................................................................................................................................................................12

Pin Assignments..........................................................................................................................................................................13

Camera Link.......................................................................................................................................................................13

Power Connector ...............................................................................................................................................................13

Cable assembly – Lemo to loose wire......................................................................................................................14

Cable assembly – Lemo to male DB9 ......................................................................................................................14

Cable assembly – Lemo to female DB9 RS232.......................................................................................................14

Power Supply...............................................................................................................................................................................15

Dimensions..................................................................................................................................................................................16

Revision Log................................................................................................................................................................................17

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VisionLink RCX Remote Camera Extender

Overview

The VisionLink RCX is a base-mode extender which adapts Camera Link over fiber, providing electrical isolation and extended range. It supports most base-mode cameras from 20 to 85 MHz, at serial data rates of up to 19.2 Kb/s.

A pair of VisionLink RCX extenders, with fiberoptic cable, replaces standard Camera Link cable as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Two VisionLink RCX extenders with fiber

Care and Cautions

When opening and handling EDT products, always follow electrostatic dissipative procedures (see edt.com/static). Your EDT extender, though built to withstand a wide range of conditions as listed in its datasheet specifications, is still

a high-performance component which must be treated with care for optimal results. In particular, the connectors – especially the fiberoptic transceivers – must be kept clean and dry. If you suspect the

presence of moisture or debris in the connectors, you should blast a burst of compressed air...

• directly into the ports to dislodge any debris there; and

• away from the electronic components to blow out any moisture in the air nozzle.

CAUTION To avoid damaging your eyesight, never look directly into any fiberoptic transceiver.

EDT VisionLink RCX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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