Thinklogical CFL-3000, CFL-5000, CFL-4000, CFL-6000 Product Installation Manual

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Camera Fiber-Link

Digital Camera Extension System

For models CFL-3000, CFL-4000, CFL-5000 and CFL-6000

Thinklogical, LLC®

100 Washington Street

Milford, Connecticut 06460 U.S.A.

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Subject: Camera Fiber-Link Video Extension System - CFL3000, -4000, -5000, -6000
Revision: E, June 2012

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1

1.1 The Logical Solution 1

1.2 The Camera Fiber-Link System 1

1.2.1. Thinklogical® Camera Fiber-Link Models 3

1.2.2. Increased Security 4

1.2.3. Class 1 LASERs 4

2. System Features 5

2.1. General System Features 5

2.2. Hardware Features 6

2.2.1. CFL-3000 6

2.2.2. CFL-4000 7

2.2.3. CFL-5000 8

2.2.4. CFL-6000 9

2.2.5. Power Enhancement Kit (Optional) 9

2.2.6. DIN Rails (Optional) 9

2.3. Technical Specifications 10

3. Connecting the Camera Fiber-Link 12

3.1 Types of Connections 12

3.1.1. Fiber Cable 12

3.1.2. Digital Video Camera Side 12

3.1.3. Digital Video Frame Grabber Side 12

3.1.4 Serial Port 12

3.1.5 Camera Control 14

3.2. AC Power 14

3.2.1. Standard Version: 5V-12V 14

3.2.2. Industrial Version: 12V-24V 15

4. Order of Installation Events 15

4.1 CFL-3000 16

4.2 CFL-4000 17

4.3 CFL-5000 18

4.4 CFL-6000 19

5. Regulatory & Safety Compliance 20

5.1 Safety Requirements 20

5.1.1. Symbols Found On Our Products 20

5.1.2. Product Serial Number 20

5.1.3. Connection to the Product 20

5.2 Regulatory Compliance 20

5.2.1. North America 20

5.2.2. Australia & New Zealand 20

5.2.3. European Union 21

5.2.3.1. Declaration of Conformity 21

5.2.3.2. Standards With Which Our Products Comply 21

5.3 Supplementary Information 21

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6. How to Contact Us 22

6.1 Customer Support 22

6.1.1 Website 22

6.1.2 Email 23

6.1.3 Telephone 23

6.1.4 Fax 23

6.2 Product Support 24

6.2.1 Warranty 24

6.2.2 Return Authorization 24

6.2.3 Our Address 24

Table 1 Available Models 3
Table 2 Technical Specifications 10

Figure 1 Camera Fiber-Link and Cabling Application Drawing 2
Figure 2 Top & side views of CFL-3000 6
Figure 3 Top & side views of CFL-4000 7
Figure 4 Top & side views of CFL-5000 8
Figure 5 Top & side views of CFL-6000 9

Figure 6 Serial Port (RJ45) Connections 13
Figure 7 5V-12V Power Supply 14
Figure 8 12V-24V Power Supply 15
Figure 9 CFL-3000 Quick Start Diagram 16
Figure 10 CFL-4000 Quick Start Diagram 17

Figure 11 CFL-5000 Quick Start Diagram 18
Figure 12 CFL-6000 Quick Start Diagram 19
Figure 13 DB9/RJ45 Adapter Pin-outs 32
Figure 14 CFL Mounting Template 35

Appendix A Camera and Frame Grabber Compatibility Chart 26
Appendix B DB9/RJ45 Adapter Pin-outs 32
Appendix C Maximum Distances for Fiber Types 33
Appendix D Camera Fiber-Link Mounting Template 34

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1. Introduction

CAMERA

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BEFORE STARTING ANY PROCEDURE, IT IS RECOMMENDED

THAT YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY!

1.1. The Logical Solution

Process and machine monitoring, safety, security and surveillance applications often require that
remote cameras be positioned far from their controlling computers. Long distance image
transmission, security and resolution are top priorities in these and many other environments.
That’s why we’ve developed the Thinklogical® Camera Fiber-Link Extension System with the
Camera-Link® standard for high performance digital cameras and frame grabbers.

1.2. The Camera Fiber-Link System

The Camera Fiber-Link System uses a Camera Side Unit and a Frame Grabber Side Unit that are
connected by duplex, multi-mode fiber optic cables, allowing Camera Link video support up to 350
meters (1150 feet) from the host computer with no loss of signal or resolution and without the use
of amplifiers or repeaters of any kind. With industrial enhancements such as a threaded screw­lock input for standard 5V-12V input power, or for our 12V-24V input power, designed for rugged
industrial environments, the Camera Fiber-Link System is ideal for any application.

Conventions Used In This Manual

As you read this manual you will notice certain conventions that bring your attention to important
information. These are Notes and Warnings. Examples are shown below.

Note: Important Notes appear in blue text preceded by a yellow exclamation

point symbol, like this.

A note is meant to call the reader’s attention to helpful information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.

Warning! Warnings appear in red text, followed by blue text, and preceded by a

red stop sign, like this.

A warning is meant to call the reader’s attention to critical information at a point in the text that is
relevant to the subject being discussed.

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CABLING: 50/125 um or 62.5/125 um, LC, SC or ST-type connector
CBL-000001-002M (CAT5)
CBL-000007-002M (MDR-26 M to M)
PWR-000022-R (AC to DC Converter-Standard +5VDC)

Figure 1: Thinklogical® Camera Fiber-Link-4000 Cabling Application Drawing

The Camera Fiber-Link System from Thinklogical® allows the placement of a digital camera up to
350 meters (1150 feet) from the controlling computer without loss of resolution. Traditional copper
cables are typically limited to 10 meters (32.81 feet) or less in such applications.

Each Base or Medium/Full Camera Fiber-Link System includes a transmitter and receiver chassis
connected by multi-mode fiber optic cables at ports L1 and L2.* The Medium/Full System requires
a third, multi-mode fiber optic cable at port L3. The Frame Grabber unit connects directly to the
computer and the Camera unit connects directly to the digital camera, each with a 2 meter
Camera Link MDR-26 male-to-male cable (both included).

Note: 350 meters (1150 feet) is the standard maximum distance for a continuous
50/125, 1000 MHz-km fiber. See Appendix D (pg. 34) for the maximum allowable distances
of other fiber types.

*The multi-mode fibers used with the CFL-4000 must be of equal length.

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1.2.1. Thinklogical® Camera Fiber-Link Models

Part Number

Description

CFL-3000

CFL-000S03-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Frame Grabber, Single Mode, SC/APC

CFL-000S03-SCTX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Camera, Single Mode, SC/APC

VOP-S05

Camera Fiberlink 3000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Single Mode, Dual Fiber, 40km

CFL-000M03-LCRX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, LC

CFL-000M03-LCTX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Base Camera Side, Multi-Mode, LC

CFL-000M03-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, SC

CFL-000M03-SCTX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Base Camera Side, Multi-Mode, SC

CFL-000M03-STRX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, ST

CFL-000M03-STTX

Camera Fiberlink 3000, Base Camera Side, Multi-Mode, ST

VOP-M04

Camera Fiberlink 3000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, Dual Fiber, 50M, 350M or 1000M, LC

VOP-M01

Camera Fiberlink 3000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, Dual Fiber, 50M, 350M or 1000M, SC or ST

CFL-4000

CFL-000S04-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Frame Grabber, Single Mode, SC/APC

CFL-000S04-SCTX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Frame Grabber, Single Mode, SC/APC

VOP-S05

Camera Fiberlink 4000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Single Mode,3 Fibers, 40km

CFL-000M04-LCRX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, LC

CFL-000M04-LCTX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Camera Side, Multi-Mode, LC

CFL-000M04-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, SC

CFL-000M04-SCTX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Camera Side, Multi-Mode, SC

CFL-000M04-STRX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, ST

CFL-000M04-STTX

Camera Fiberlink 4000, Full Camera Side, Multi-Mode, ST

VOP-M05

Camera Fiberlink 4000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, 3 Fibers, 50M, 350M or 1000M, LC

VOP-M02

Camera Fiberlink 4000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, 3 Fibers, 50M, 350M or 1000M, SC or ST

CFL-5000

CFL-000S05-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Frame Grabber, Single Mode, SC/APC

CFL-000S05-SCTX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Frame Grabber, Single Mode, SC/APC

VOP-S08

Camera Fiberlink 4000 Optics Option for RX, Single Mode, 3 Fibers, 40km

CFL-000M05-LCRX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Dual Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, LC

CFL-000M05-LCTX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Dual Base Camera Side, Multi-Mode, LC

CFL-000M05-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Dual Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, SC

CFL-000M05-SCTX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Dual Base Camera Side, Multi-Mode, SC

CFL-000M05-STRX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Dual Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, ST

CFL-000M05-STTX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, Industrial Dual Base Camera Side, Multi-Mode, ST

VOP-M05

Camera Fiberlink 5000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, 3 Fibers, 50M, 350M or 1000M, LC

VOP-M02

Camera Fiberlink 5000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, 3 Fibers, 50M, 350M or 1000M, SC or ST

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CFL-6000

CFL-000S06-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 6000, High Speed Dual Base Frame Grabber, Single Mode, SC/APC

VOP-S15

Camera Fiberlink 4000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Single Mode, 4 Fibers, 40km

CFL-000M06-LCRX

Camera Fiberlink 6000, High Speed Dual Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, LC

CFL-000M06-SCRX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, High Speed Dual Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, SC

CFL-000M06-STRX

Camera Fiberlink 5000, High Speed Dual Base Frame Grabber Side, Multi-Mode, ST

VOP-S17

Camera Fiberlink 6000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, 4 Fibers, 50M, 350M or 1000M, LC

VOP-S16

Camera Fiberlink 6000 Optics Option for TX or RX, Multi-Mode, 4 Fibers, 50M, 350M or 1000M, SC or ST

CLASS 1 LASERS do not require any special
precautions under conditions of normal use.

Table 1: Available Models

To complement its line of Camera Fiber-Link extenders, Thinklogical® also offers high perform­ance USB 2.0 and Firewire 800 Camera Extenders. To contact a Thinklogical® sales represent­ative for details, see the “How to Contact Us” section of this manual (pg. 22).

1.2.2. Increased Security

Thinklogical’s® Camera Fiber-Link Systems are designed for high-resolution camera extension
applications. The ability to position the cameras far from the CPU allows better control and
security for your source equipment, which is especially important in applications where the
cameras must be located in harsh, industrial or non-secured environments.

Remote Mounting

Each Camera Fiber-Link module can be used as a desk top or wall-mounted
device. Mounting centers are provided with keyhole slots.

(For vertical wall-mounting, it is recommended that you orient the unit with
the fiber cables and power connector at the top and MDR-26 and RJ45
connectors at the bottom.)

A mounting template is provided in Appendix D (pg. 34) for your convenience.

1.2.3. Class 1 LASERs

The Camera Fiber-Link system is designed and identified as a Class 1 LASER product.

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2. Product Features

2.1 System Features

Each Camera Fiber-Link System includes the following features:

 Supports all Camera-Link base (to full) configurations with pixel clocks 20-85 MHz
 Supports 1 dual-base or 2 individual-base cameras (CFL-5000 and CFL-6000)
 Fiber Count: CFL-3000 – 2 fibers

CFL-4000 – 3 fibers
CFL-5000 – 3 fibers
CFL-6000 – 4 fibers

 Extend camera signals up to 350 meters (1150 feet) using standard multi-mode fiber
 Transparent Camera-Link® operation
 Compact design: Units are self-contained and do not require user adjustments

HOUSING DIMENSIONS: 8.875” long x 5.44” wide x 1.19” high

(225.425 mm x 138.13 mm x 30.16 mm high)

 Signal transmission via fiber optic cable – no RF interference
 Serial Port (RJ45) with RS-232 Interface
 Class 1 laser product
 Screw lock (threaded) power connector
 Chassis ground post
 Compatible with user’s own DC input
 Customer supplied power 5V-12V

Power Enhancement Kit (optional)

 Customer supplied power 12V-24V

Industrial Enhancement Kit (optional)

 DIN rail connectors for mounting

Indicator LEDs

 The Green LED near the power connector is lit when appropriate power is

connected to the power in port.

 The Red LED is lit solid (near the camera link connectors) when there is a loss of

signal on the fiber.

 The Red LED blinks if the fiber is installed properly but there is no clock from the

camera present.

 The Red LED is OFF when the unit is receiving appropriate signals.

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2.2.1. CFL-3000

The CFL-3000 Extender supports camera signals and serial connections (both the SerTFG and

SerTC within the MDR cable, and three pairs of RS-232 lines). The CFL-3000 supports Base
configurations and requires two fibers. Each unit is housed in a compact, metal enclosure
(7.00” x 5.44” x 1.19”). The CFL-3000 is available with SC-, ST- or LC-type fiber optic connectors.

Figure 2: CFL-3000 Camera Side (CFL-000M03-SCTX) and Frame Grabber Side (CFL-000M03-SCRX)

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2.2.2. CFL-4000

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The CFL-4000 Extender supports camera signals and serial connections (both the SerTFG and

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Figure 3: CFL-4000 Camera Side (CFL-000M04-SCTX) and Frame Grabber Side (CFL-000M04-SCRX)

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The CFL-5000 Extender supports camera signals and serial connections (both the SerTFG and

SerTC within the MDR cable, and three pairs of RS-232 lines). The CFL-5000 supports one or two
base Camera-Link cameras or one dual-base Camera-Link camera configurations. Each unit is
housed in a compact, metal enclosure (7.00” x 5.44” x 1.19”). The CFL-5000 is available with SC­(standard), ST- or LC-type fiber optic connectors.

Figure 4: CFL-5000 Camera Side (CFL-000M05-SCTX) and Frame Grabber Side (CFL-000M05-SCRX)

Each CFL-5000 configuration requires three fibers. The Camera Side Unit receives data from
each camera and converts the data into optical signals. These signals are sent to the CFL-5000
Frame Grabber Side Unit, which in turn converts the optical signals into video data and sends
them to the one dual-base frame grabber (CPU).

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