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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The CLV-402 Camera LinkTM1Video Splitter interfaces one Camera LinkTM
camera to two frame grabbers using standard Camera LinkTM cables. This
arrangement enables the addition of a second frame grabber for functions such as
camera setup, secondary/parallel processing, and monitoring.
One frame grabber acts as master (primary) and provides control and
communications to the camera. The secondary (slave) frame grabber receives
camera video data only. The CLV-402 incorporates high-speed 85 MHz
interfaces and supports all Camera LinkTM configurations (base/medium/full).
Multiple CLV-402s may be cascaded to support 4 or 8 frame grabbers.
The CLV-402 may also be used as a high-speed (85 MHz) repeater, doubling the
maximum distance between camera and frame grabber.
The CLV-402 Camera LinkTM is housed in a sturdy, compact aluminum
enclosure and is well suited for industrial environments.
1The Camera LinkTM interface standard enables the interoperability of cameras and frame
grabbers, regardless of vendor. The Automated Imaging Association (AIA) sponsors the
Camera LinkTM program including the oversight Camera Link Committee, the self-
certification program, and the product registry. The Camera LinkTM specification may be
downloaded from the AIA website, found at www.machinevisiononline.org
Camera LinkTM is a trademark of the Automated Imaging Association
