Two RCX C-Link modules, a length of fiberoptic cable, and power supplies constitute a direct drop-in replacement for standard copper Camera Link cables. The modules' compact design and robust thumbscrew attachments allow you plug the modules directly into the camera and framegrabber*. Camera Link signalling is encoded/decoded in the module hardware, so there is no need for a separate device driver. Base mode module pairs will work with virtually any Camera Link Base mode camera and EDT or third-party frame grabber.
Sending your Camera Link signal over fiberoptic provides not only increased range, but also electrical isolation and the ability to use standard fiberoptic bulkhead connectors and rotating joints*.
A base mode extension cord configuration for camera link cameras typically consists of the following components (refer to the block diagrams [pdf] for specific part numbers).
• Two RCX C-Link camera link to fiber modules
• LC-LC fiber optic cable, 6' or 200' or custom length*
• Power supplies (included -- specify domestic [110v] or int'l [220v])