Kaya Instruments KY-CL2F-D User manual

Camera Link Range Extender over Fiber
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1Figures and Tables...............................................................................................................................3
2Introduction..........................................................................................................................................5
2.1 Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................5
2.2 Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................7
3Key Features........................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Product Applications........................................................................................................................8
3.3 Optional accessories.........................................................................................................................8
4System Description..............................................................................................................................9
4.1 External View of the KY-EXT-CL system ......................................................................................9
4.2 Power supply....................................................................................................................................9
4.3 LEDs description..............................................................................................................................10
5Installation and Configuration ............................................................................................................11
5.1 Installation procedure.......................................................................................................................11
5.1.1 Camera Link Frame Grabber installation...................................................................................11
5.1.2 Installing and Removing SFP+ Modules...................................................................................12
5.1.3 Precautions.................................................................................................................................12
5.1.4 Installing the SFP+ Module.......................................................................................................13
5.1.5 Connecting the interface cable to SFP+ Module .......................................................................14
5.1.6 Removing the SFP+ Module......................................................................................................15
5.2 Completing the KY-EXT-CL system installation............................................................................17
5.3 Reducing the fiber optic cable count................................................................................................18
5.3.1 CWDM SFP+ option..................................................................................................................18
5.3.2 Bidirectional (BIDI) SFP+ option..............................................................................................18
6Firmware..............................................................................................................................................19
6.1 Terminal control...............................................................................................................................19
6.2 Terminal commands.........................................................................................................................19
6.2.1 KY-CL2F-H Host Unit..............................................................................................................19
6.2.2 KY-CL2F-D Device Unit configuration....................................................................................20
6.2.3 KY-CL2F-H Host Unit configuration........................................................................................20
6.3 Firmware update...............................................................................................................................21
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6.4 IO Connector....................................................................................................................................22
7Electrical Specifications ......................................................................................................................24
7.1 Absolute maximum ratings...............................................................................................................24
7.2 Operating conditions ........................................................................................................................24
8Mechanical Specifications...................................................................................................................27
8.1 Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................27
8.2 Weight..............................................................................................................................................28
9Appendices ..........................................................................................................................................29
9.1 Camera Link cables..........................................................................................................................29
9.2 Fiber cables.......................................................................................................................................29
10 Ordering information ..........................................................................................................................30
Revision History
Contents
Version
Date
Notes
1.0
05.01.16
Initial Release
1.1
25.12.16
Minor updates and typo repairs
1.2
30.01.17
Added Additional configurations
1.3
08.04.18
Added SFP+ installation section
2.0
14.02.19
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Figures
FIGURE 1:KY-EXT-CL EXTERNAL VIEW......................................................................................................... 9
FIGURE 2:KY-EXT-CL LEDS DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 10
FIGURE 3:KY-EXT-CL CONNECTION DIAGRAM............................................................................................ 11
FIGURE 4:INSTALLING AN SFP+ MODULE INTO A PORT................................................................................ 13
FIGURE 5:SFP+ MODULE WITH BALE CLASP OPEN AND DUST PLUG REMOVED............................................. 14
FIGURE 6:SFP+ MODULE WITH TX OUTPUT AND RX INPUT MARKED .......................................................... 15
FIGURE 7:CONNECTING THE CABLE TO SFP+ MODULE................................................................................. 15
FIGURE 8:OPENING THE BALE CLASP OF AN SFP+ MODULE ......................................................................... 16
FIGURE 9:REMOVING AN SFP+ MODULE FROM THE PORT ............................................................................ 16
FIGURE 10 :SFP+ MODULE WITH BALE CLASP OPEN...................................................................................... 16
FIGURE 11 :FIBER CABLE CONNECTIVITY....................................................................................................... 17
FIGURE 12 :BIDIRECTIONAL CAMERA LINK CONNECTION.............................................................................. 18
FIGURE 13 :SERIAL RJ45 CONNECTOR DIAGRAM ........................................................................................... 23
FIGURE 14 :EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF THE KY-EXT-CL CAMERA LINK SIDE PANEL................................. 27
FIGURE 15 :EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF THE KY-EXT-CL FIBER SIDE PANEL............................................... 27
FIGURE 16 :EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF THE KY-EXT-CL ENCLOSURE BOX................................................. 28
Tables
TABLE 1:CAMERA LINK STATUS LEDS BEHAVIOR........................................................................................ 10
TABLE 2:SFP+ STATUS LEDS BEHAVIOR ...................................................................................................... 10
TABLE 3:SERIAL EMULATED TERMINAL CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................... 19
TABLE 4:TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR HOST UNIT.......................................................................................... 19
TABLE 5:TERMINAL COMMANDS FOR DEVICE UNIT...................................................................................... 20
TABLE 6:HOST UNIT CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................... 20
TABLE 7:TOP I/O CONNECTOR PINOUT .......................................................................................................... 22
TABLE 8:BOTTOM I/O CONNECTOR PINOUT................................................................................................... 22
TABLE 9:ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ...................................................................................................... 24
TABLE 10 :OPERATING CONDITIONS............................................................................................................... 24
TABLE 11 :KY-EXT-CL TTL INPUT SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................... 24
TABLE 12 :KY-EXT-CL TTL OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................. 25
TABLE 13 :KY-EXT-CL RS422 /RS485 OUTPUT DC SPECIFICATIONS (DRIVER OUTPUTS)......................... 25
TABLE 14 :KY-EXT-CL RS422 /RS485 INPUT DC SPECIFICATIONS (RECEIVER INPUTS)............................ 25
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TABLE 15 :KY-EXT-CL RS232 INPUT SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 26
TABLE 16 :KY-EXT-CL RS232 OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 26
TABLE 17 :ORDERING INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 30
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2.1 Safety Precautions
With your Camera Link Range Extender over Fiber system (KY-EXT-CL) in hand, please take
a minute to read carefully the precautions listed below in order to prevent unnecessary injuries to
you or other personnel or cause damage to property.
Before using the product, read these safety precautions carefully to assure correct use.
These precautions contain serious safety instructions that must be observed.
After reading through this manual, be sure to act upon it to prevent misuse of product.
Caution
In the event of a failure, disconnect the power supply.
If the product is used as is, a fire or electric shock may occur. Disconnect the power supply
immediately and contact our sales personnel for repair.
If an unpleasant smell or smoking occurs, disconnect the power supply.
If the product is used as is, a fire or electric shock may occur. Disconnect the power supply
immediately. After verifying that no smoking is observed, contact our sales personnel for repair.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the product.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur due to a short circuit or heat generation. For
inspection, modification or repair, contact our sales personnel.
Do not touch a cooling fan.
As a cooling fan rotates in high speed, do not put your hand close to it. Otherwise, it may cause
injury to persons. Never touch a rotating cooling fan.
Do not place the product on unstable locations.
Otherwise, it may drop or fall, resulting in injury to persons or failure.
If the product is dropped or damaged, do not use it as is.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not touch the product with a metallic object.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not place the product in dusty or humid locations or where water may splash.
Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may occur.
Do not get the product wet or touch it with a wet hand.
Otherwise, the product may break down or it may cause a fire, smoking or electric shock.
Do not touch a connector on the product (gold-plated portion).
Otherwise, the surface of a connector may be contaminated with sweat or skin oil, resulting in
contact failure of a connector or it may cause a malfunction, fire or electric shock due to static
electricity.
Do not use or place the product in the following locations.
● Humid and dusty locations
● Airless locations such as closet or bookshelf
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● Locations which receive oily smoke or steam
● Locations close to heating equipment
● Closed inside of a car where the temperature becomes high
● Static electricity replete locations
● Locations close to water or chemicals
Otherwise, a fire, electric shock, accident or deformation may occur due to a short circuit or heat
generation.
Do not place heavy things on the product.
Otherwise, the product may be damaged.
Do not look into the fiber optic cable or the panel mounted SFP+ connectors.
In order to avoid possible exposure to (Class 1) laser energy.
2.2 Disclaimer
This product should be used for increasing the Camera Link standard video transmission distance.
KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from the use of this
product for purposes other than those stated.
Even if the product is used properly, KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility for any damages
caused by the following:
- Earthquake, thunder, natural disaster or fire resulting from the use beyond our responsibility,
acts caused by a third party or other accidents, the customer’s willful or accidental misuse or use
under other abnormal conditions.
- Secondary impact arising from use of this product or its unusable state (business interruption or
others).
- Use of this product against the instructions given in this manual or malfunctions due to
connection to other devices.
KAYA Instruments assumes no responsibility or liability for:
- Erasure or corruption of data arising from use of this product.
- Any consequences or other abnormalities arising from use of this product, or damage of this
product not due to our responsibility or failure due to modification.
This product is covered with one year limited warranty. The customer is responsible for all shipping
charges to return the faulty device to KAYA Instruments and back.
Repair of this product, out of warranty period, is carried out by replacing it on a chargeable basis,
not repairing the faulty devices.
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2.3 Overview
KAYA Instruments’ Camera Link Range Extender over Fiber system (KY-EXT-CL)solution
provides a Camera Link video interface over fiber optic cable for distances up to 80km in single-
mode and up to 300m in multi-mode. Optic fiber is electrically isolated, hence it does not radiate
nor is it susceptible to electromagnetic interference, also eliminates the problems associated with
grounding. The fiber cable is not easily tapped, providing more secure communication. The range
extender is capable of supplying Power to Camera over PoCL. The system is constructed of two
convertors, one on the camera side (KY-CL2F-D Device Unit) and one on the Camera Link Frame
Grabber side (KY-CL2F-H Host Unit). The system uses flexible SFP+ modules for optical
connection that can be easily changed. The range extender is able to provide bandwidth of up to
10Gbps over single fiber cable, supporting Camera Link Full (Decca) with 85 MHz clock rate.
3.1 Features
Solves distance limitation of Camera Link
Camera Link Full (Deca) support with up to 85 Mhz
Bidirectional communication over single fiber cable
Standard MDR26 connectors
Extension for distances up to 80km in single-mode and up to 300m in multi-mode
PoCL support
Flexible SFP+ module for Fiber connection
Easy configuration
External power supply
0°C to 50°C operating environment temperature (commercial grade)
-40°C to 70°C operating environment temperature (industrial grade) (optional)
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3.2 Product Applications
High speed cameras
High definition cameras
Panoramic cameras
Defense remote systems
Surveillance
Robotic Vision
3.3 Optional accessories
12V 3A (36W) power supply
Camera Link cables
Fiber cables (Multi or Single mode)
SFP+ modules (Multi or Single mode)
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4.1 External View of the KY-EXT-CL system
Each KY-CL2F-D/H (device/host) unit is housed in a compact, metal enclosure. Each unit has a
power connector, 2 Camera Link connectors (MDR), SFP+ cage, 2 x RJ45 connectors for GPIO and
a Mini USB Terminal interface, as shown in Figure 1.
SFP+
connector Terminal interface
CL
connector Power
connector
CL
connector
GPIO
connectors
Figure 1: KY-EXT-CL external view
Each of the Camera Link and SFP+ connectors is paired with a status LED and there is a system
status LED (see 4.3 section describing the LED status).
The power connector used in each KY- CL2F-D/H (device/host) unit is Tini-QG RA PC 3 pin
(TRA3M SERIES).
Each unit also has mount ears for an easy and secure installation on any flat surface.
4.2 Power supply
This device requires 12V power supply for proper function.
Please, refer to Electrical specification section of this document for exact Power Supply
requirements. The mating connector of the power connector is TA3FX.
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4.3 LEDs description
Each unit has several status LEDs, as seen in Figure 2.
SFP+
LED System
status LED
CL
LED CL LED
Figure 2 : KY-EXT-CL LEDs description
The System status LED, located on the Camera link side, always slow pulses in green while the
system is ON. While in firmware update mode, this LED slow pulses orange. In any case of system
failure, the LED will constantly light orange.
The Camera Link LED’s behavior is described in Table 1:
LED state
Condition
Slow pulse red
No valid Camera Link link detected
Solid red
PoCL failure (Overcurrent/Under voltage/Overvoltage)
Solid green
Camera link is active
Table 1 : Camera Link status LEDs behavior
The SFP+ LED behavior is described in Table 2:
LED state
Condition
Fast flash red
SFP+ is unplugged
Solid red
SFP+ is not compatible
Slow pulse red
No signal detected on optic fiber
Fast flash green
Link is being established
Solid green
Link is active
Table 2 : SFP+ status LEDs behavior
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5.1 Installation procedure
The KY-EXT-CL system, on the host side (KY-CL2F-H Host Unit) is connected to Camera Link
Frame Grabber. On the device side (KY-CL2F-D Device Unit) the system is connected to the
camera, as described in Figure 3.
CL cables
CL cables
Camera Link
Frame Grabber
Power
supply Camera Link
Fiber cable
(up to 80 km)
Camera Link
Range
Extender
Host unit
Camera Link
Range
Extender
Device unit
Power
supply
Figure 3 : KY-EXT-CL connection diagram
5.1.1 Camera Link Frame Grabber installation
Before KY-EXT-CL system installation please make sure your Camera Link Frame Grabber
and software application are properly installed on the computer, according to the installation
instructions document, provided by the vendor of your Camera Link Frame Grabber.
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5.1.2 Installing and Removing SFP+ Modules
The purpose of this section is to demonstrate how to install SFP+ transceiver module, attach
an optical network cable and remove an SFP+ transceiver module. It is necessary to
understand the correct way of installing and removing an SFP+ transceiver, as correct
operation can protect the module from being damaged and ensure its stable performance.
Before removing or installing an SFP+ module, please follow the precautions and
installation instructions.
5.1.3 Precautions
1. Use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap and follow its instructions for use.
2. Make sure there is no dust or any other foreign matter inside the SFP+ module, or
blocking any of the connectors.
3. Clean the optic surfaces of the fiber cables before plugging them into the optical ports of
an SFP+ module.
4. Removing and inserting a module can shorten its useful life, so you should not remove
and insert the module any more often than is absolutely necessary.
5. Insert the clean dust covers into the module after the cables are removed. Do not remove
the dust plug until you are ready to attach the network interface cable.
6. Do not install or remove the SFP+ module with fiber-optic cables attached to it because
of the potential of damaging the cable, the cable connector, or the optical interfaces in
the module.
7. Disconnect all cables before removing or installing a module.
8. Place the removed module on an antistatic mat or a static shielding bag if you plan to
return it to the factory.
9. Protect the line card by inserting clean module cage covers into the optical module cage
when there is no module installed.
10. Keep the protective dust plugs installed in the unplugged fiber-optic cable connectors
and in the transceiver optical bores until you are ready to make a connection.
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5.1.4 Installing the SFP+ Module
In order to install the SFP+ module, follow these steps:
1. The CL Extender unit supports the following SFP+ modules:
KY-SFP-10G31-10 –Allows of up to 10Km connection over single mode fiber cable
(duplex)
KY-SFP-10G85-3M –Allows of up to 300m connection over multi-mode fiber cable
KY-SFP-BD-10G-10 –Allows of up to 10Km connection over single mode fiber cable
(simplex)
Note: We are offering variety of customizations, to fit your application exact needs.
Please, Contact KAYA Instruments’ representative for any additional module options,
distance ranges, etc.
2. The SFP+ module has a bale clasp that used to remove or install the SFP+ module.
3. Close the bale clasp before inserting the SFP+ module.
4. Line up the module with the port and slide it into the port as shown in Figure 4.
5. Make sure that the male connectors on the module will align with the female connectors
inside the cage.
6. Verify that the modules are completely seated and secured in their assigned receptacles
on the line card by firmly pushing on each module. In case the module is not completely
seated and secured in the receptacle, you will hear a click as the triangular pin on the
bottom of the module snaps into the hole in the receptacle.
7. Follow the exact steps to insert additional module into the second Camera Link Extender
unit.
Figure 4 : Installing an SFP+ Module into a port
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5.1.5 Connecting the interface cable to SFP+ Module
In order to properly connect the fiber optic cables, the following steps must be taken:
1. Remove the dust cups from the module as shown in Figure 5.
2. Remove the protective dust plugs from the fiber-optic cable connectors.
3. Preform the connection according to the instructions below:
a. A fiber cable should match an SFP+ type. If a single mode SFP+ is used a single
mode fiber (yellow) should be attached to it. If a multi-mode SFP+ is used a multi-
mode fiber (orange) should be attached.
b. On Fiber channel 0 both the TX and RX fiber cables must be connected. On channels
1 through 3 only one fiber cable should be connected. This cable is connected
between TX output (Marked with TX or Arrow outwards the SFP+) on the Camera
Link Extender Device unit and RX input (Marked with RX or Arrow inwards the
SFP+) on the Camera Link Extender Host unit, as shown in Figure 6.
c. Both the TX and RX fiber cables must be connected (for bidirectional
communication, a single fiber cable should be connected between TX and RX).
d. If more than a single cable is used to connect to the same Camera Link Extender unit,
the cables must be of the same type and length.
4. Insert the fiber cable into the module, as shown in Figure 7.
5. Firmly push on each cable, until you will hear a click.
6. Connect the other side of the fiber cable to the Camera Link Extender Host unit (KY-
CL2F-H).
Figure 5 : SFP+ Module with bale clasp open and dust plug removed
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Rx
Tx
Figure 6 : SFP+ Module with TX output and RX input marked
Figure 7 : Connecting the cable to SFP+ Module
5.1.6 Removing the SFP+ Module
In order to remove the SFP+ module, follow these steps:
1. Turn the camera and the computer off.
2. Disconnect and remove all interface cables from the ports.
3. Open the bale clasp on the SFP+ module with your index finger, or a small flat-blade
screwdriver, in a downward direction, as shown in Figure 8.
4. Grasp the module between your thumb and index finger and carefully remove it from the
port, as shown in Figure 9.
5. Insert the clean dust covers into the module, as shown in Figure 10.
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Figure 8 : Opening the bale clasp of an SFP+ Module
Figure 9 : Removing an SFP+ Module from the port
Figure 10 : SFP+ Module with bale clasp open
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5.2 Completing the KY-EXT-CL system installation
In order to properly complete the KY-EXT-CL system installation, the following steps must be
taken:
1. Make sure the fiber cable is connected properly, as described in previous section. Please
refer to Figure 11 as reference:
Figure 11 : Fiber cable connectivity
2. Connect the Camera link cables, as shown in Figure 11.
3. Connect the Power Adaptor to the KY-CL2F-D and KY-CL2F-H power supply
connector. The KY-EXT-CL (Host and Device) requires 12V power supply for proper
function for camera. Please, refer section 7.2 of this document for exact Power Supply
requirements.
4. Connect the power supply to the camera (Regardless of the cameras PoCL support).
5. Turn the camera and the computer on.
6. Configure the Host Unit using terminal commands described in section 6.2.3.
The following parameters should be configured:
a. UART baud rate (uartbaud)
b. Camera link operation mode (format command)
7. Issue save command to save active configuration.
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Device Unit
Host Unit
Base
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5.3 Reducing the fiber optic cable count
The system requires duplex fiber optical cable in order to properly operate, but sometimes it
required transferring the data over simplex fiber cable or installing the system into existing CWDM
infrastructure. Several options listed in the sections below exist in order to achieve the above.
Please note that these options are available for single mode fiber infrastructure only.
Please contact KAYA representative for details of those options.
5.3.1 CWDM SFP+ option
In CWDM option the SFP+ is replaced by CWDM SFP+ that is able to transmit and receive the
data on specific wavelength. By using these SFP+ modules, the system can be integrated into
existing CWDM infrastructure by usage of external CWDM MUX.
Please contact KAYA representative for details.
5.3.2 Bidirectional (BIDI) SFP+ option
This option allows using a simplex fiber cable in the system. In this option the SFP+ is replaced by
bidirectional (BIDI) SFP+ that transmits and receives on the same fiber core. Example connection
is described in Figure 12.
CL cables
CL cables
Camera Link
Frame Grabber
Power
supply Camera Link
Fiber cable
Camera Link
Range
Extender
Host unit
Camera Link
Range
Extender
Device unit
Power
supply
(optional)
Figure 12 : Bidirectional Camera link connection
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6.1 Terminal control
A Mini USB port is available for individual link & general information status and firmware
update. The port uses a Silabs CP2101 chip. A driver from the Silabs website might have to be
installed on certain PCs to gain access to the terminal port. Free supporting driver can be found
at: http://www.silabs.com/products/mcu/pages/usbtouartbridgevcpdrivers.aspx
After driver installation and USB connection is acquired a serial emulated terminal (i.e Tera
Term use is recommended) can be used with the following configurations, described in Table 3:
Parameter
Value
Baud rate
115200
Start bits
1
Stop bits
1
Parity
None
Flow Control
None
Table 3 : Serial emulated terminal configurations
6.2 Terminal commands
The following commands are supported by the terminal; each command must be followed by
carriage return (Enter) in order to execute:
6.2.1 KY-CL2F-H Host Unit
Command
Description
firmware
Sets the system to firmware update mode. See 6.3 chapter for firmware update
information
status
Prints the system and link status and general information
default
Reset user settings
save
Save user settings to flash
format
Configure device camera format, including; CL mode and camera scan type.
Where mode is mode according to Table 6
uartbaud
Set serial port baud rate according to Table 6
Table 4 : Terminal commands for Host unit
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