The PCI DV-FOX is EDT's second generation fiber optic interface for use with digital cameras. One or two cameras can be remotely located up to 300 meters from the host computer, up to 10 Kilometers with the Extended Range option. The PCI DV-FOX occupies one PCI slot of the host computer. Each camera must have its own fiber optic interface through which it can communicate with the PCI DV-FOX in the host computer. An EDT RCX module converts the CameraLink or LVDS/RS422 signals from most digital cameras to fiber optic cable. Alternately, this fiber optic interface may be incorporated in the camera -- contact EDT if you are interested in incorporating the fiber optic interface into the camera.
The PCI DV FOX can be used as an input board for RCX C-Link (Camera Link) or RCX (LVDS/RS422) fiberoptic modules, as in the following block diagrams:
The above are only some of the example configurations, other combinations are possible, including incorporating the fiber transceiver logic into the camera. See the separate RCX C-Link and RCX datasheets for more details on on the modules and possible configurations.
Most camera link cameras are supported or supportable when using an RCX C-Link module at the camera end, see the module datasheet and camera link support for details. Many AIA (LVDS / RS-422) cameras are supported, when using the RCX module at the camera end, see the module datasheet and AIA camera support for details.
Computer with supported operating system and available 32 or 64-bit PCI or PCI-X slot, 66Mhz or faster. The board will work in a 33Mhz slot (standard for most desktops) but will only run at half its rated speed. Read this for a broader discussion on making sure your system is adequate for the task of accepting high speed image data with an EDT interface board.
To order, contact our sales department or your distributor. Ask for the PCI DV-FOX plus any required conversion modules (RCX C-Link, RCX LVDS or RCX RS-422). Ordering options include the following:
- Standard range or extended
- One or two fiber optic transceivers (/F1 or /F2)
- Number and type of RCX modules: Camera Link, RS-422 or LVDS.
- Fiber Optic cabling
It is also very helpful to know which camera is being interfaced to.
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