CLT-303 User`s Manual
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1. Signal Name Connector Pin Notes 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 A3 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM CLT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 7 CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 AT 8 CAM CLT 303 AT 42 CAM CLT 303 A8 9 CAM CLT 303 A8 43 CAM CLT 303 A9 10 CAM CLT 303 A9 44 CAM CLT 303 A10 11 CAM CLT 303 A10 45 CAM CLT 303 A11 12 CAM CLT 303 11 46 CAM CLT 303 12 13 CAM CLT 303 12 47 CAM CLT 303 A13 14 CAM CLT 303 A13 48 CAM CLT 303 A14 15 CAM CLT 303 A14 49 CAM CLT 303 27 15 16 CLT 303 A15 50 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 17 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 51 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 18 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 52 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 19 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 53 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 20 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 54 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 21 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 55 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 22 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 56 CAM CLT 303 U2. Unused Input 16 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 50 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 17 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 51 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 18 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 52 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 19 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 53 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 20 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 54 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 21 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 55 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 22 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 56 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 23 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 57 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 24 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CAM CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT
3. 39 G7 16 CAM CLT 303 G7 gt 50 CAM CLT 303 BO 17 CAM CLT 303 80 51 CAM CLT 303 B1 18 CAM CLT 303 1 52 gt 303 B2 19 CAM CLT 303 2 53 gt 303 B3 20 CAM CLT 303 54 CAM CLT 303 B4 21 CAM CLT 303 B4 55 CAM 303 B5 22 CAM CLT 303 B5 56 303 B6 23 CAM CLT 303 86 7 CAM CLT 303 B7 24 CAM CLT 303 B7 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CAM CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 40
4. A MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 23 Table 2 4 Camera Connector 14 bit Single Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Name Connector Pin SEIUSIBIICEHDN Notes 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM CLT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 A6 7 CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 AT 8 CAM CLT 303 AT 42 CAM CLT 303 A8 9 CAM CLT 303 A8 43 CAM CLT 303 A9 10 CAM CLT 303 A9 44 CAM CLT 303 A10 11 CAM CLT 303 A10 45 CAM CLT 303 A11 12 CAM CLT 303 11 46 CAM CLT 303 12 13 CAM CLT 303 12 47 CAM CLT 303 A13 14 CAM CLT 303 A13 48 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 15 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 49 CAM CLT 303 24 Unused Input 16 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 50 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 17 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 51 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 18 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 52 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 19 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 53 CAM CLT 303 Unuse
5. 2 Disabled most common Serial Comm Select RS 232 LVDS CLT 302L or RS 422 CLT 302R Data Valid Pass Through enabled disabled most common Data Valid Polarity active low active high most common Frame Valid Polarity active low active high most common Line Valid Polarity active low active high most common Clock Edge falling edge rising edge most common 1 up switch position 0 down switch position Figure 1 3 CLT 303 Mode Switch Definition Note Normal default dipswitch settings are all low as shown above 1 4 Typical Application A typical CLT 303 application is shown in Figure 1 4 An LVDS camera is connected to the CLT 303L using a camera cable that incorporates a 68 pin connector and pin assignments for use with the CLT 303L and RS 232 camera communication The CLT 303L is connected to the frame grabber using a standard Camera Link cable The camera in this example is 8 bit dual channel area scan with a 20MHz pixel clock and LVDS signaling The frame enable and line enable timing signals are conventional active high The camera does not generate a data valid signal Data sampling is via the falling edge of the camera pixel clock The serial control port on the camera is RS 232 The corresponding mode switch settings are shown in Figure 1 5 The clock multiplier feature is not required in this example since the pixel clock is within the 20 85 MHz range
6. 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 A3 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM CLT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 7 CAM CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 8 CAM CLT 303 AT 42 CAM CLT 303 80 9 CAM CLT 303 80 43 CAM CLT 303 B1 10 CAM CLT 303 1 44 gt 303 B2 11 CAM CLT 303 2 45 gt 303 B3 12 CAM CLT 303 46 CAM CLT 303 B4 13 CAM CLT 303 B4 47 CAM CLT 303 B5 14 CAM CLT 303 B5 48 CAM CLT 303 B6 15 CAM CLT 303 86 49 CAM CLT 303 30 B7 16 CAM CLT 303 B7 50 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 17 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 51 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 18 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 52 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 19 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 53 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 20 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 54 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 21 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 55 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 22 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 56 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 23 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 57 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 24 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CAM CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT
7. 85 232 Revr gt gt LVDS Revr gt 41 Link Comm RS 232 gt 1 RS 232 Xmtr CLT 303R Camera Link Translator ur us ES mew ESS Figure 1 1 CLT 303R Block Diagram To LVDS Camera Mode Select Switch all Pixel Data L gt comm select Frame Valld Channel Video LVDS Line Valid 3 Polarity Link Video Data H Receivers Select Transmitter Data l I Multiplier 1 1 LP Select I Link 119 Detect I Camera LVDS LVDS Camera gt i Control Transmitter Receiver Control I Serial LVDS Revr 1 LVDS gt LVDS Xmtr LVDS Xmtr Serial 1 Serial gt _RS 232 Rovr LVDS gt Link Comm RS 232 gt 1 RS 232 Xmtr 8 CLT 303L Camera Link Translator Figure 1 2 CLT 303L Block Diagram 1944810 OJ The CLT 303 receives parallel digital camera data on the 68 pin camera connector and maps the pixel data into the corresponding Camera Link base configuration format The CLT supports single channel monochrome cameras with 8 10 12 14 16 bit pixels dual channel 8 10 12 bit cameras and 8 bit color cameras The latency i e delay of
8. Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 37 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel MSB Pixel MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 38 Table 2 9 Camera Connector Color Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Direction Notes Signal Name Connector Pin RO 1 CAM CLT 303 RO 35 CAM CLT 303 R1 2 CAM CLT 303 R1 36 CAM CLT 303 R2 3 CAM CLT 303 R2 37 CAM CLT 303 R3 4 CAM 303 38 CAM CLT 303 R4 5 CAM CLT 303 R4 39 CAM CLT 303 R5 6 CAM CLT 303 R5 40 CAM CLT 303 R6 7 CAM CLT 303 R6 41 CAM CLT 303 R7 8 CAM CLT 303 R7 42 CAM CLT 303 00 9 CAM CLT 303 GO 43 CAM CLT 303 G1 10 CAM CLT 303 G1 44 CAM CLT 303 G2 11 CAM CLT 303 G2 45 CAM CLT 303 G3 12 CAM CLT 303 G3 46 CAM CLT 303 04 13 CAM CLT 303 G4 47 CAM CLT 303 G5 14 CAM CLT 303 G5 48 CAM CLT 303 G6 15 CAM CLT 303 G6 49 CAM CLT 303
9. Unused Input 49 CAM CLT 303 15 Unused Input 16 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 50 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 17 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 51 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 18 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 52 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 19 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 53 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 20 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 54 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 21 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 55 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 22 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 56 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 23 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 57 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 24 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CAM CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Dat
10. to use when making camera cables Plug TE Connectivity p n 1 5750913 7 Plug TE Connectivity p n 5750913 7 Plug TE Connectivity p n 5749111 6 Plug TE Connectivity p n 5749621 7 Backshell TE Connectivity p n 5786152 3 Backshell TE Connectivity p n 5750752 1 Backshell TE Connectivity p n 5750752 3 Other suitable connector manufacturers include NorComp Acon and Harting 14 Table 2 1 Camera Connector 8 bit Single Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Name Connector Pin Notes 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM CLT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 A6 7 CAM CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 8 CAM CLT 303 A7 42 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 9 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 43 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 10 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 44 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 11 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 45 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 12 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 46 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 13 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 47 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 14 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 48 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 15 CAM CLT 303
11. 303 19 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel A MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 20 Table 2 3 Camera Connector 12 bit Single Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Name Connector Pin Notes 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM CLT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 A6 7 CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 AT 8 CAM CLT 303 AT 42 CAM CLT 303 A8 9 CAM CLT 303 A8 43 CAM CLT 303 A9 10 CAM CLT 303 A9 44 CAM CLT 303 A10 11 CAM CLT 303 A10 45 CAM CLT 303 A11 12 CAM CLT 303 11 46 gt 303 Unused Input 13 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 47 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 14 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 48 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 15 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 49 CAM CLT 303 21 Unused Input 16 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 50 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 17 CAM
12. the video control and communication signals passing through the CLT 303 is minimal This is an important criteria in time critical applications See Table 1 1 for CLT 303 latency specifications Camera timing signal characteristics are selected using the rear panel mode switch One switch position is used to select the polarity of the line valid signal and a second switch position is used to select the polarity of the frame valid signal In most cases a high state on the line enable and frame enable signals is used to envelope valid lines and frames of video data respectively The settings enable the user to select either active high or active low polarities for each timing signal Note that the frame enable signal is not used in line scan applications Switch settings are defined in Section 1 3 1 Camera Link incorporates a data valid signal which is used to qualify the video data This signal is generated by the CLT 303 and sent to the Camera Link frame grabber Most LVDS RS 422 digital cameras do not incorporate a data valid type signal The CLT 303 incorporates a provision for the rare cases in which a data valid is provided by the camera When the data valid pass through dip switch position is raised the CLT 303 passes the data valid signal from the camera to the frame grabber The Camera Link data valid input is active high qualifying the incoming video data when the signal is high A second dipswitch position data valid polar
13. 03R Camera Link Translators enable the use of traditional RS 422 and LVDS digital cameras with Camera Link frame grabbers Block diagrams of the CLT 303R and CLT 303L are provided in Figures 1 1 and 1 2 respectively The CLT 303R is intended for use with RS 422 digital cameras and the CLT 303L for use with LVDS EIA 644 digital cameras The camera interface receives video data in parallel digital format using RS 422 or LVDS depending on CLT 303 version The camera interface incorporates a 68 pin SCSI style connector The CLT 303 frame grabber interfaces incorporates the connector signals pinout and chipset in compliance with the Camera Link specification The CLT 303 incorporates the base configuration signal set consisting of video data camera control and serial communications Mode Select Switch nan L gt comm select Pixel Data Frame Valid Line Valid 2 Polarity Select Channel Link Transmitter RS 422 Receivers Clock Multiplier I H Dal Detect l RS 422 LVDS Camera Receiver t Control Clock Camera Control Transmitter RS 422 Camera RS 422 Comm 1944816 BIBWeD OJ 85 422 gt RS 422 LVDS Xmtr Serial 1 Serial gt
14. 1 The 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 Vivia Engineering Camera Link Translator CLT 303L POWER LINK LVDS CAMERA Vivia Engineering Camera Link Translator CLT 303R POWER LINK RS 422 CAMERA 1 2 Features Enable use of RS 422 and LVDS cameras with Camera Link frame grabbers Also useful for converting parallel video from FPGA and imaging development boards Camera Link base configuration interface supports up to 24 bit data R version supports RS 422 cameras L version supports LVDS cameras 2 5 MHz to 85 MHz camera pixel clock range for L version 2 5 MHz to 32 MHz camera pixel clock range for version RS 232 camera communication support Selectable camera clock and timing signal polarities Link indicator Isolated DC power input Minimal data pass through latency Flow through connector placement Sturdy compact aluminum enclosure with mounting flange Multi nation power supply included locking plug power supply optional 3 year warrantee 1 3 Functional Description The CLT 303L amp CLT 3
15. 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 31 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel MSB Pixel MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 32 Table 2 7 Camera Connector 10 bit Dual Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Name Connector Pin PD eestor Notes 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM C
16. CLT 303 Unused Input 51 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 18 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 52 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 19 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 53 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 20 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 54 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 21 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 55 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 22 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 56 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 23 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 57 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 24 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CAM CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 22 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel
17. CLT 303R amp CLT 303L CAMERA LINK TRANSLATOR Users Manual Document 201087 Rev 0 1 2 10 2012 preliminary Vivid Engineering 159 Memorial Drive Suite Shrewsbury 01545 Phone 508 842 0165 Fax 508 842 8930 Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 1 4 1 5 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 1 3 1 3 2 Introduction Overview Features Functional Description Mode Switch Settings Typical Application Specifications Interface Front Panel Connections Camera Connector Signals Camera Cable Shielding and Grounding Camera Cable Recommended Connectors Rear Panel Video Connector Signals Mechanical Dimensions External Power Supply Revision History O Q a 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The CLT 303R and CLT 303L Camera Link Translators enable the use of traditional RS 422 and LVDS digital cameras with Camera Link frame grabbers The and versions support parallel RS 422 and LVDS digital camera data respectively The CLT 303 s 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 303 s are housed in sturdy compact aluminum enclosures A locking plug power supply is optional
18. Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground 1 Pixel R MSB red 2 Pixel G MSB green 3 Pixel B MSB blue FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 41 2 2 Rear Panel The CLT 303 Camera Link Translator rear panel is shown in Figure 2 3 The rear panel contains a 26 pin MDR video connectors for connecting to the frame grabber an 8 position mode select DIP switch and a DC power jack The DC power jack accepts either a standard 2 1 x 5 5 mm barrel style power plug or a special locking version plug The locking plug has bayonet style ears on the barrel Once inserted the barrel may be turned turn clockwise This locks the connector in place and provides retention The locking plug is removed by first turning the barrel turn counterclockwise and then pulling out the plug from the unit Plug polarity is center positive The locking power plug is Philmore p n 2150 al le FRAME GRABBER 4 5 6 0 VDC Figure 2 3 CLT 303 Rear Panel 2 2 1 Video Connector Signals The MDR 26 video connector signal assignments comply with the Camera Link base configuration The connector signal assignments correspond to the camera interface defined in the Camera Link Specification This provides compatibility with standard Camera Link cables 42 3 Mechanical 3 1 Dimensions The CL
19. History Document ID Date Changes 201087 0 1 2 10 12 Preliminary release of manual 45
20. LT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 A6 7 CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 AT 8 CAM CLT 303 AT 42 CAM CLT 303 A8 9 CAM CLT 303 A8 43 CAM CLT 303 9 10 CAM CLT 303 A9 44 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 11 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 45 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 12 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 46 CAM CLT 303 B8 13 CAM CLT 303 B8 47 CAM CLT 303 B9 2 14 CAM CLT 303 B9 48 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 15 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 49 CAM CLT 303 33 Unused Input 16 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 50 CAM CLT 303 BO 17 CAM CLT 303 80 51 CAM CLT 303 B1 18 CAM CLT 303 1 52 gt 303 B2 19 CAM CLT 303 2 53 gt 303 B3 20 CAM CLT 303 54 CAM CLT 303 B4 21 CAM CLT 303 B4 55 CAM 303 B5 22 CAM CLT 303 B5 56 303 B6 23 CAM CLT 303 86 7 CAM CLT 303 B7 24 CAM CLT 303 B7 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 CAM E Serial C
21. T 303 A9 10 CAM CLT 303 A9 44 CAM CLT 303 A10 11 CAM CLT 303 A10 45 CAM CLT 303 A11 12 CAM CLT 303 11 46 gt 303 B8 13 CAM CLT 303 B8 47 CAM CLT 303 B9 14 CAM CLT 303 BQ 48 CAM CLT 303 B10 15 CAM CLT 303 B10 49 CAM CLT 303 36 B11 16 CAM CLT 303 B11 2 50 CAM CLT 303 80 17 CAM CLT 303 80 51 CAM CLT 303 B1 18 CAM CLT 303 1 52 gt 303 B2 19 CAM CLT 303 2 53 gt 303 B3 20 CAM CLT 303 54 CAM CLT 303 B4 21 CAM CLT 303 B4 55 CAM 303 B5 22 CAM CLT 303 B5 56 303 B6 23 CAM CLT 303 86 7 CAM CLT 303 B7 24 CAM CLT 303 B7 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 CAM E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid
22. T 303 Camera Link Translator cabinet dimensions are shown in Figure 3 1 CLT 303L shown The CLT 303 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 footprint drawing is provided in Figure 3 2 Vivia Engineering Camera Link Translator CLT 303L 1 18 LVDS CAMERA Figure 3 1 CLT 303L amp CLT 303R Cabinet Dimensions 43 Rear Mounting Holes 4 0 15 dia c Front 0 bete 5 00 E 2 5 28 gt Figure 3 2 Mounting Footprint Drawing 3 2 External Power Supply The CLT 303 is powered by 4 5 9 0 VDC and incorporates a 2 1 x 5 5 mm DC power jack that accepts either a standard barrel style power plug or a special locking version see Section 2 2 Power plug polarity is center positive The CLT 303 includes a multi nation wall mount power supply that 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 CLT 303 may also be purchased with a locking plug power supply or without power supply 44 4 Revision History Table 5 1 CLT 303L amp CLT 303R User s Manual Revision
23. a Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 16 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel A MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 17 Table 2 2 Camera Connector 10 bit Single Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Name Connector Pin Notes 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM CLT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 A6 7 CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 AT 8 CAM CLT 303 AT 42 CAM CLT 303 A8 9 CAM CLT 303 A8 43 CAM CLT 303 9 10 CAM CLT 303 A9 44 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 11 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 45 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 12 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 46 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 13 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 47 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 14 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 48 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 15 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 49 CAM CLT 303 18
24. allel LVDS EIA 644 Camera Connector 68 pin SCSI style HD68 Frame Grabber Interface Camera Link base configuration Frame Grabber Connector 26 pin MDR type Camera Frequency version 2 5 32 MHz L version 2 5 85 MHz Mode Selection Rear panel 8 position DIP switch Video path 3 camera pixel clock cycles Latency Control signals 20 ns max Power Supply Universal wall style w outlet plug set Power Plug 2 1 x 5 5 mm center positive Locking style optional Power Requirements 4 5 9 0 VDC internally isolated 300 mA 5 VDC typical Cabinet Dimensions 5 28 L x 1 12 H x 6 13 D Weight 13 02 Operating Temperature Range 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature Range 25 to 75 C Relative Humidity 0 to 90 non condensing Compliance FCC Class ROHS CE EN55024 pending 12 2 Interface 2 1 Front Panel Connections CLT 303L amp CLT 303R Camera Link Translator front panel is shown in Figure 2 1 CLT 303L shown The front panel contains a 68 pin video connector for connecting to the camera an LED power indicator and an LED link indicator The camera connector is a 68 pin SCSI 3 type HD68 TE Connectivity p n 5787170 7 Included are two jackscrew sockets TE Connectivity p n 749087 2 that mate with camera cable 2 56 thread jackscrews Figure 2 2 identifies the pin positions Vivid Engin
25. d Input 20 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 54 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 21 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 55 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 22 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 56 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 23 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 57 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 24 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CAM CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 25 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel A MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 26 Table 2 5 Camera Connector 16 bit Single Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface
26. ed in the Camera Link Specification accordingly Ifthe frame grabber supports the data valid signal the oversampling affect is removed automatically Otherwise the oversampling is easily removed in the frame grabber by adjusting the line timing multiply by 2 4 8 and decimating divide by 2 4 8 the pixels in the X dimension Two switch positions used to select camera clock characteristics Switch settings are defined in Section 1 3 1 The CLT 303 receives four LVDS camera control signals from the Camera Link frame grabber and retransmits two of the signals CC1 and CC2 to the camera using LVDS or RS 422 signaling depending on CLT 303 version These signals are often used to externally synchronize the camera i e EXSYNC The CLT 303 routes the serial communication signals between the LVDS RS 422 digital camera and the Camera Link frame grabber This supports host computer access to mode control and status registers in the camera via the serial port included in the Camera Link frame grabber The camera may or may not incorporate a serial port The CLT 303 supports differential signaling LVDS or RS 422 depending on CLT 303 version for the camera serial port as well as RS 232 single ended signaling which is used with some LVDS RS 422 cameras A rear panel dipswitch is used to select the camera serial port signaling standard RS 422 LVDS or RS 232 Note that the LVDS RS 422 and RS 232 serial ports use different pins on the 68 pin came
27. eering Camera Link Translator CLT 303L 0 POWER LINK LVDS CAMERA Figure 2 1 CLT 303L Front Panel pin 68 pin 35 Figure 2 2 HD68 Connector Pin Positions 13 2 1 1 Camera Connector Signals Tables 2 1 through 2 5 identify the 68 pin camera connector signal assignments for single channel pixel data modes 1x8 1x10 1x12 1x14 and 1x16 Tables 2 6 through 2 8 identify the signal assignment for dual channel modes 2x8 2 10 2 12 and Table 2 9 identifies the signal assignment for color mode 3x8 The appropriate table must be used when making a camera cable for use with the CLT 303 2 1 2 Camera Cable Shielding and Grounding At 8 minimum one digital ground pin at the camera connector must be connected to one of the digital ground pins on the CLT 303 connector in order to maintaining signal reference levels between camera and CLT 303 Camera cable inner shields if present should also be connected to CLT 303 digital ground pins Camera cable outer shields should be attached to the metallic connector shell which contacts the CLT 303 aluminum enclosure CLT 303 enclosure body and endplate contacting surfaces are unpainted providing a Faraday cage to shield the internal circuitry The enclosure is isolated from the CLT 303 circuitry avoiding possible safety concerns 2 1 3 Camera Cable Recommended Connectors The following is a list of recommended CLT 303 mating connectors plugs and housings backshells
28. ity supports either active high or active low data valid signals from the camera When the data valid pass through dipswitch is in the normal low position the CLT 303 maintains the data valid signal sent to the frame grabber in the high position The only exception is when the clock multiplier is being used which is discussed next Camera pixel clock characteristics are selected using the rear panel mode switch One switch position is used to select which pixel clock edge rising or falling is used to sample the data and timing signals received from the camera Two additional switch positions are used to enable the CLT 303 clock multiplier circuit The clock multiplier supports the use of camera with pixel clock frequency below the Camera Link 20MHz minimum by multiplying the camera clock frequency before it is sent to the Camera Link frame grabber For cameras with pixel clocks in the 10 19 99 MHz range the clock multiplier is used to 2x i e double the clock frequency For cameras with pixel clocks in the 5 9 99 MHz range the clock multiplier is used to 4x 1 e quadruple the clock frequency For cameras with pixel clocks in the 2 5 4 99 range the clock multiplier is used to 8x the clock frequency The result of using the clock multiplier is a 2x 4x 8x oversampling of camera data and timing signals sent to the Camera Link frame grabber When in 2x 4x 8x mode the CLT 303L amp CLT 303R toggles the data valid signal defin
29. nused Input 23 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 57 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 24 CAM CLT 303 Unused Input 58 CAM CLT 303 Mode Control 1 25 CLT 303 CAM CC1 from FG Mode Control 1 59 CLT 303 CAM 4 Mode Control 2 26 CLT 303 CC2 from FG Mode Control 2 60 CLT 303 CAM Serial Control Out 27 CLT 303 serial comm FG to cam Serial Control Out 61 CLT 303 E Serial Control In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 28 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel A MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 29 Table 2 6 Camera Connector 8 bit Dual Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Name Connector Pin Notes 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1
30. ontrol In 28 CAM CLT 303 serial comm cam to FG Serial Control In 62 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 Comm Out 29 CLT 303 RS 232 comm FG to cam RS 232 Comm In 63 CAM CLT 303 RS 232 comm cam to FG Frame Enable 30 CAM CLT 303 frame valid Frame Enable 64 CAM CLT 303 2 Line Enable 31 CAM CLT 303 line valid Line Enable 65 CAM CLT 303 E Data Valid 32 CAM CLT 303 data valid Data Valid 66 CAM CLT 303 4 Pixel Strobe 33 CAM CLT 303 pixel clock Pixel Strobe 67 CAM CLT 303 34 Ground 34 N A tied to digital ground Ground 68 N A tied to digital ground T Pixel MSB Pixel MSB FG Frame Grabber cam Camera 35 Table 2 8 Camera Connector 12 bit Dual Channel Mode Camera Interface Camera Interface Signal Direction Notes Signal Name Connector Pin 1 CAM CLT 303 AO 35 CAM CLT 303 1 2 CAM CLT 303 1 36 gt 303 2 3 CAM CLT 303 A2 37 CAM CLT 303 4 CAM CLT 303 A3 38 CAM CLT 303 A4 5 CAM CLT 303 A4 39 CAM CLT 303 A5 6 CAM CLT 303 5 40 CAM CLT 303 A6 7 CLT 303 A6 41 CAM CLT 303 AT 8 CAM CLT 303 AT 42 CAM CLT 303 A8 9 CAM CLT 303 A8 43 CAM CL
31. ra connector The camera cable must be correctly wired for the desired serial port signaling standard The CLT 303L amp CLT 303R frame grabber interface incorporates LVDS devices for the serial communication signals per Camera Link The camera interface serial signals are implemented using LVDS or RS 422 devices depending on CLT 303 version A front panel link status indicator illuminates when the camera video signal is detected The front panel also includes a power indicator The CLT 303 is powered by an external wall plug in power supply A multi nation power supply is standard Optionally the CLT 303 is available with a locking plug power supply The locking plug reduces the risk of accidental disconnection from the rear panel power jack The CLT 303 is also available without power supply The CLT 303 DC power input is electrically isolated from the internal circuitry This feature ensures compatibility with user power systems Note The CLT 303 requires a steady continuous pixel clock from the camera 1 3 1 Figure 1 3 Mode Switch Settings The CLT 303 incorporates a rear panel mode select switch The switch allows the user to identify camera timing signal serial communication and clock characteristics The mode switch has eight positions The functional assignments are defined in A Clock Multiplier 8x 4x
32. required by Camera Link The Camera Link frame grabber is programmed for area scan base configuration dual channel 8 bit mode The pixel clock rate is set at 20MHz and video timing is set to match camera characteristics Camera control signal CC1 is routed from the frame grabber through the CLT 303L to the camera for use as an EXSYNC pulse exposure control etc The serial port in the Camera Link frame grabber is used to control and monitor camera functions CLT 303L LI Camera Link Translator Homm Camera Link Frame Grabber Camera Link Cable LVDS Camera Cable Camera Figure 1 4 CLT 303 Typical Application 10 Clock Multiplier 00 Disabled most common Serial Comm Select 1 RS 232 Data Valid Pass Through 0 disabled most common Data Valid Polarity 0 active high most common Frame Valid Polarity 0 active high most common Line Valid Polarity 0 active high most common Clock Edge 1 falling edge 1 up switch position 0 down switch position Figure 1 5 Example Mode Settings 11 1 5 Specifications Table 1 1 CLT 303L amp CLT 303R Specifications Feature Specification Camera Interface R version Parallel RS 422 L version Par
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