Vivid CLV-402 User manual

CLV-402 CAMERA LINKTM VIDEO SPLITTER
User’s Manual
Document # 200419, Rev 1.1, 6/8/2005
Vivid Engineering
418 Boston Turnpike #104 • Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.vividengineering.com • [email protected]m

Table of Contents
1. Introduction 1
1.1. Overview 1
1.2. Features 2
1.3. Functional Description 3
1.4. Typical Applications 5
1.4.1. Standard Application 5
1.4.2. Cascaded Application 6
1.5. Specifications 7
2. Interface 8
2.1. Front Panel Connections 8
2.2. Rear Panel Connections 9
2.3. Video Connector Signals 9
2.4. Cable Shield Grounding 10
3. Mechanical 13
3.1. Dimensions 13
3.2. External Power Supply 14
4. Revision History 15

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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

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Camera Link Video
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Base
CAMERA
Medium / Full Medium / Full
Base
MASTER FRAME GRABBER
1.2. Features
•Interfaces one camera to two frame grabbers
•Second frame grabber can be used for camera setup, processing, monitoring, etc
•Uses standard Camera LinkTM cables (not included)
•Supports all Camera LinkTM configurations (base/medium/full)
•High-speed 85 MHz interface chipset
•Also acts as a high-speed (85 MHz) repeater, doubling max distance between
camera and frame grabber
•May be cascaded to support 4 or 8 frame grabbers
•Sturdy, compact aluminum enclosure w/ mounting flange
•Optional external power supply
•FCC compliant (Class A, pending)
•CE compliant (EN55024, pending)
•3-year warrantee

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1.3. Functional Description
A block diagram of the CLV-402 is provided in Figure 1-1. The CLV-402 interfaces one
camera to two frame grabbers. One frame grabber is the master (primary), and one frame
grabber is slave (secondary). All video interfaces incorporate high-speed (85 MHz)
Channel Link devices.
Channel
Link
Transmitter
Channel
Link
Transmitter
Channel
Link
Transmitters
Channel
Link
Transmitters
Channel
Link
Receivers
Channel
Link
Receivers
Channel
Link
Receivers
Channel
Link
Transmitters
LVDS
Receiver
LVDS
Transmitter
LVDS Rcvr
To Camera LinkTM Camera
Video
Data
Camera
Control
Serial
Comm
Link LVDS Xmtr
LVDS Xmtr
LVDS Rcvr
Video
Data
Camera
Control
Serial
Comm
Link
To Camera LinkTM
Frame Grabber (Master)
CLV-402 Camera LinkTM Video Splitter
Channel
Link
Transmitters
Video
Data
To Camera LinkTM
Frame Grabber (Slave)
Figure 1-1: CLV-402 Block Diagram
The interface between the camera and the master frame grabber contains the entire
Camera LinkTM signal set defined in the Camera Link Specification for all configurations
(base/medium/full). This consists of video data, camera control, and serial
communications. The master frame grabber receives video data from the camera, and can
also control and communicate with the camera.
The interface between the camera and the slave frame grabber contains only the video data
signals. The slave frame grabber receives video data, but cannot control or communicate
with the camera.

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Since the CLV-402 regenerates all signals, it also acts as a high-speed (85 MHz) repeater
and supports an additional 10 meters of separation between camera and frame grabbers(s)
using standard Camera LinkTM cables.
The CLV-402 is powered by an optional external wall plug-in power supply.

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1.4. Typical Applications
1.4.1. Standard Application
A standard CLV-402 application is shown in Figure 1-2. In this Camera LinkTM
“full” configuration example, the camera is connected to a CLV-402 via a pair of
standard Camera LinkTM cables. Four additional Camera LinkTM cables are then used
to connect the CLV-402 to the master and slave Camera LinkTM frame grabbers.
The master frame grabber provides camera control and communications, and
performs the primary processing functions. The slave frame grabber cannot control or
communicate with the camera, but may be used for parallel processing, secondary
processing, camera setup, monitoring, etc.
“Medium” configuration applications use the same cable connections as shown for the
full case.
“Base” configuration applications require just one cable between camera and CLV-
402, and one cable from the CLV-402 to each of the frame grabbers. Only the
connectors marked “base” are used, the “full” connectors are not used.
Camera Link Vid eo
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Base
CAMERA
Medium / Full Medium / Full
Base
MASTER FRAME GRABBER
Camera Link
TM
Camera
Master
Camera Link
TM
Frame Grabber
CLV-402
Camera Link
TM
Video Splitter
Standard Camera Link
TM
Cables
Slave
Camera Link
TM
Frame Grabber
Figure 1-2: CLV-402 Standard Application

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1.4.2. Cascaded Application
Multiple CLV-402s may be cascaded to support four or eight frame grabbers. An
application in which three CLV-402s are cascaded to interface four frame grabbers to
a Camera LinkTM “full” configuration camera is shown in Figure 1-3. Fourteen
standard Camera LinkTM cables are used to interconnect the equipment. Note that one
frame grabber is the master, and all remaining frame grabbers are slaves.
Camera Link Video
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Base
CAMERA
Medium / Full Medium / Full
Base
MASTER FRAME GRABBER
Camera Link Video
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Base
CAMERA
Medium / Full Medium / Full
Base
MASTER FRAME GRABBER
Camera Link
TM
Camera
Master
Camera Link
TM
Frame Grabber
CLV-402 Camera Link
TM
Video Splitters (3)
Slave
Camera Link
TM
Frame Grabber
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Base
CAMERA
Medium / Full Medium / Full
Base
MASTER FRAME GRABBER
Slave
Camera Link
TM
Frame Grabber
Slave
Camera Link
TM
Frame Grabber
Figure 1-3: CLV-402 Cascaded Application

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1.5. Specifications
Table 1-1: CLV-402 Specifications
Feature Specification
Video Interfaces Camera Link Spec “full” configuration
Video Connectors 26-pin MDR type
Frequency Range 20 - 85 MHz1
Chipset National Semi. DS90CR287 / DS90CR288A
Power Supply Optional US/Europe Transformer w/ Outlet Plug Set
Power Jack 2.1 x 5.5 mm, center-positive
Power Requirements 5-7 VDC, 425 mA (typical)
Cabinet Dimensions 5.28” (L) x 2.08” (H) 5.12” (D)
Weight 18 oz
Operating Temperature Range 0 to 50° C
Storage Temperature Range -25 to 75° C
Relative Humidity 0 to 90%, non-condensing
Compliance FCC Class A & CE EN55024 (Pending)
1Applies to current model. Initial units (serial # L050xxxxx & L06001-L06007)
had frequency range of 20-66 MHz.

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2. Interface
2.1. Front Panel Connections
The CLV-402 Camera LinkTM Video Splitter front panel is shown in Figure 2-1. The front
panel contains four 26-pin MDR video connectors; two for connecting to the camera and
two for connecting to the master frame grabber. The MDR-26 connectors are 3M p/n
10226-55G3VC as specified in the Camera Link Spec. Figure 2-2 identifies the MDR-26
pin positions. The CLV-402 front panel includes a red power indicator LED.
Camera Link Video
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Base
CAMERA
Medium / Full Medium / Full
Base
MASTER FRAME GRABBER
Figure 2-1: CLV-402 Front Panel
pin 1pin 13
pin 14pin 26
Figure 2-2: MDR-26 Connector Pin Positions

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2.2. Rear Panel Connections
The CLV-402 Camera LinkTM Video Splitter rear panel is shown in Figure 2-3. The rear
panel contains two 26-pin MDR video connectors for the slave frame grabber, and the DC
power jack. DC power jack accepts 5-7 volts DC. Polarity is center-positive.
The MDR-26 connector is 3M p/n 10226-55G3VC as specified in the Camera Link Spec.
Figure 2-2 identifies the MDR-26 pin positions.
Medium / Full
Base
SLAVE FRAME GRABBER
5-7 VDC
Figure 2-3: CLV-402 Rear Panel
2.3. Video Connector Signals
The MDR-26 video connector signal assignments comply with the Camera LinkTM “full”
configuration, providing compatibility with all Camera Link cameras and frame grabbers
(base, medium, and full). The camera connector signal assignments correspond to the
frame grabber interface defined in the Camera Link Specification. Conversely, the frame
grabber connector assignments are as defined for the camera interface in the Camera Link
Specification. This arrangement provides compatibility with standard Camera LinkTM
cables.
Tables 2-1 and 2-2 identify the signal assignments for the CLV-402 “Base” and
“Medium/Full” MDR-26 video connectors, respectively.

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2.4. Cable Shield Grounding
Camera and frame grabber cable “outer” shields are connected to the CLV-402 aluminum
case. The case is isolated from the CLV-402 circuitry and the cable “inner” shields.
The frame grabber cable “inner” shield connects to circuit digital ground, maintaining
signal reference levels between the CLV-402 and the frame grabber.
The Camera LinkTM Specification recommends that a provision be incorporated into frame
grabbers that enable the inner shields be tied to digital ground either directly, or through a
parallel R/C network. In CLV-402, the camera connector represents the Camera LinkTM
frame grabber interface. To incorporate this flexibility, the CLV-402 ties the inner shields
from the camera connector to digital ground through 0-ohm resistors. If necessary, the 0-
ohm resistors may be replaced with a parallel RC network.

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Table 2-1: MDR-26 “Base” Connector Assignments
Camera Link Signal
Name
Camera
Connector
Pin #
(frame grabber
pinout)
Frame Grabber
Connectors
Pin #
(camera pinout)
Signal Direction
Inner shield 1 1 N/A
Inner shield 14 14 N/A
X0- 25 2 CAM →FG
X0+ 12 15 CAM →FG
X1- 24 3 CAM →FG
X1+ 11 16 CAM →FG
X2- 23 4 CAM →FG
X2+ 10 17 CAM →FG
Xclk- 22 5 CAM →FG
Xclk+ 9 18 CAM →FG
X3- 21 6 CAM →FG
X3+ 8 19 CAM →FG
SerTC+ 20 7 FG →CAM1
SerTC- 7 20 FG →CAM1
SerTFG- 19 8 CAM →FG2
SerTFG+ 6 21 CAM →FG2
CC1- 18 9 FG →CAM1
CC1+ 5 22 FG →CAM1
CC2+ 17 10 FG →CAM1
CC2- 4 23 FG →CAM1
CC3- 16 11 FG →CAM1
CC3+ 3 24 FG →CAM1
CC4+ 15 12 FG →CAM1
CC4- 2 25 FG →CAM1
Inner shield 13 13 N/A
Inner shield 26 26 N/A
“FG” = Frame Grabber, “CAM” = Camera
1 Unused input on slave interface, 100-ohm signal termination provided
2 Unused output on slave interface, no internal connection

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Table 2-2: MDR-26 “Medium/Full” Connector Assignments
Camera Link Signal
Name
Camera
Connector
Pin #
(frame grabber
pinout)
Frame Grabber
Connectors
Pin #
(camera pinout)
Signal Direction
Inner shield 1 1 N/A
Inner shield 14 14 N/A
Y0- 25 2 CAM →FG
Y0+ 12 15 CAM →FG
Y1- 24 3 CAM →FG
Y1+ 11 16 CAM →FG
Y2- 23 4 CAM →FG
Y2+ 10 17 CAM →FG
Yclk- 22 5 CAM →FG
Yclk+ 9 18 CAM →FG
Y3- 21 6 CAM →FG
Y3+ 8 19 CAM →FG
100 Ω20 7 N/A
terminated 7 20 N/A
Z0- 19 8 CAM →FG
Z0+ 6 21 CAM →FG
Z1- 18 9 CAM →FG
Z1+ 5 22 CAM →FG
Z2- 17 10 CAM →FG
Z2+ 4 23 CAM →FG
Zclk- 16 11 CAM →FG
Zclk+ 3 24 CAM →FG
Z3- 15 12 CAM →FG
Z3+ 2 25 CAM →FG
Inner shield 13 13 N/A
Inner shield 26 26 N/A
“FG” = Frame Grabber, “CAM” = Camera

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3. Mechanical
3.1. Dimensions
The CLV-402 Camera LinkTM Video splitter cabinet dimensions are shown in Figure 3-1.
The CLV-402 is housed in a sturdy aluminum enclosure. The body is extruded aluminum,
with detachable front and rear endplates. The enclosure incorporates a mounting flange.
The flange contains four predrilled holes (0.15” diameter) for convenient equipment
mounting. A mounting hole template drawing is provided in Figure 3-2.
5.28"
2.08"
5.12" (including mounting flanges)
Camera Link Video
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CAMERA
Medium / Full Medium / Full
Base
MASTER FRAME GRABBER
Figure 3-1: CLV-402 Cabinet Dimensions

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5.12"
5.28"
(Front )
(Rear)
4.76"
4.62"
Mounting Holes (4): 0.15" dia
Figure 3-2: Mounting Hole Template
3.2. External Power Supply
The CLV-402 is powered by 5-7 VDC and incorporates a standard 2.1 x 5.5 mm DC
power jack. Power plug polarity is center-positive.
The optional multi-nation wall-mount power supply handles a wide power range (90-264
VAC, 47-63 Hz) and comes with a set of outlet plugs suitable for most countries (US,
Europe, UK, etc).
The CLV-402 is protected by internal resettable fuses.

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4. Revision History
Table 5-1: CLV-402 User’s Manual Revision History
Document ID # Date Changes
200419-1.0 2/3/2005 Initial release of manual
200419-1.1 6/8/2005 Adds high-speed (85 MHz) interfaces