Vivid CLT-302R User manual

CLT-302R & CLT-302L CAMERA LINK
TRANSLATOR
User’s Manual
Document # 201034, Rev 0.2, 7/15/2011
Vivid Engineering
418 Boston Turnpike #104 • Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1
1.1. Overview 1
1.2. Features 3
1.3. Functional Description 4
1.3.1. Mode Switch Settings 9
1.4. Typical Application 10
1.5. Specifications 12
2. Interface 13
2.1. Front Panel Connections 13
2.1.1. Camera Connector Signals 14
2.1.2. Camera Cable Shielding and Grounding 14
2.1.3. Camera Cable Recommended Connectors 14
2.2. Rear Panel 51
2.2.1. Video Connector Signals 52
3. Mechanical 54
3.1. Dimensions 54
3.2. External Power Supply 55
4. Revision History 56

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1. Introduction
1.1. Overview
The CLT-302R and CLT-302L Camera Link 1Translators enable the use of traditional
RS-422 and LVDS digital cameras with Camera Link frame grabbers. The “R” and “L”
versions support parallel RS-422 and LVDS digital camera data, respectively. The CLT-
302’s are extremely flexible and can convert a wide range of cameras from parallel digital
output to Camera Link base configuration with up-to 24-bit data.
Cameras with pixel clock rates as low as 2.5 MHz and as high as 85 MHz are supported.
Features include RS-232 communication support, a camera signal detect indicator, and
isolated DC power input.
The CLT-302’s are housed in sturdy, compact aluminum enclosures. A locking power
supply plug is optional.
1The Camera Link interface standard enables the interoperability of cameras and frame grabbers,
regardless of vendor. The Automated Imaging Association (AIA) sponsors the Camera Link
program including the oversight Camera Link Committee, the self-certification program, and the
product registry. The Camera Link specification may be downloaded from the AIA website, found
at www.machinevisiononline.org

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V ivid E ngineering
Camera Link Translator CLT-302R
RS-422 CAMERAPOWER LINK
V ivid E ngineering
Camera Link Translator CLT-302L
LVDS CAMERAPOWER LINK