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RCX + DV FOX

PCI DV Family Users Guide
RCX C-Link Users Guide
Block diagrams & part #s
Related documentation
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Supported Camera Link cameras
Supported AIA cameras

Fiber Optic converter + Fiber Optic Framegrabber solutions

Combine an EDT RCX module with a DV FOX direct-from-fiber framegrabber for a simple, robust long range solution for Camera Link or AIA cameras. For Camera Link, the compact RCX C-Link fiberoptic converter module can be plugged directly into the camera. From there, the fiber goes directly into EDT's fiber-input frame grabber, and that's it! No extra cables or adapters are needed.

The following are the most common module / framegrabber combinations. Refer to the block diagram [pdf] for specific module part numbers.

Camera Link Base Mode

For PCI
  RCX C-Link camera link to fiber module
  PCI DV FOX fiber optic frame grabber for PCI
  LC-LC fiber optic cable, 6' or 200'

For PMC
  RCX C-Link camera link to fiber module
  PMC DV FOX fiber optic frame grabber for PMC
  LC-LC fiber optic cable, 6' or 200'

For PCI Express
  RCX C-Link camera link to fiber module
  PCIe8 DV FOX fiber optic frame grabber for PCI Express (projected availability Q4 08)
  LC-LC fiber optic cable, 6' or 200'

AIA (LVDS or RS-422)

For PCI
  RCX module (specify LVDS or RS-422 input from camera)
  PCI DV FOX / F1 fiber optic framegrabber for PCI
  LC-LC fiber optic cable, 6' or 200'
  Camera cable to connect the camera to the 68-pin connecor on the RCX module

For PMC
  RCX module (specifiy LVDS or RS-422 input from camera)
  PMC DV FOX fiber optic framegrabber for PCI
  LC-LC fiber optic cable, 6' or 200'
  Camera cable to connect the camera to the 68-pin connecor on the RCX module

For PCI Express
  RCX module (specifiy LVDS or RS-422 input from camera)
  PCIe8 DV FOX fiber optic frame grabber for PCI Express (projected availability Q4 08)
  LC-LC fiber optic cable, 6' or 200'
  Camera cable to connect the camera to the 68-pin connecor on the RCX module

Notes

• 850NM tranceivers are standard on framegrabbers and modules, and provide a 150-500 meter maximum range depending on camera clock speed and fiber used, see the block diagram [pdf] for specific module part numbers. For extended range of up to 10 kilometers, order the Extended Range option and 1300 nm, 9 micron fiber. For more details on ranges and speeds, see the module and frame grabber data sheets.

• PCI DV FOX and PCIe8 DV FOX framegrabbers can be ordered with one (standard), two, or four transceivers, for up to four camera inputs (simultaneous capture subject to bus bandwidth limimitations). The PMC DV FOX framegrabber can be ordered with one (standard), two, or three transceivers.

• AIA (LVDS or RS-422) modules require a cable to connect the camera to the module. See the cable list for available cables for AIA cameras.

• EDT recommends purchasing a 6' length of our standard fiber to use for bench testing and verification even if you plan to ultimately use a different cable.