Vivid Engineering CLR-102

Highlights

The Vivid Engineering CLR-102 is a cost-effective approach to increasing separation between camera and frame grabber in PoCL (Power over CameraLink) applications. One CameraLink cable connects the camera to the repeater, and a second cable connects the repeater to the frame grabber. This solution provides a 20 meter reach between camera and frame grabber. Several repeaters and cables may be cascaded to support greater distances. PoCL frame grabbers used with the CLR-102 must have the SafePower feature. The CLR-102 is also an adapter, enabling the use of PoCL cameras with standard (non-PoCL) CameraLink frame grabbers. The CLR-102 powers the camera and incorporates the PoCL SafePower feature. CLR-102 is compatible with both PoCL and standard (non-PoCL) ”base” configuration cameras. A front-panel link status indicator identifies an active connection. The CLR-102 features miniCL connectors and is housed in a sturdy, compact aluminum enclosure.

The CLR-102 incorporates the Miniature CameraLink (miniCL) connector widely used in PoCL cameras and frame grabbers. miniCL cables as well as adapting cables (i.e. one end standard MDR style, one end miniCL) are readily available from CameraLink cable suppliers. The CLR-102 adds minimal delay (i.e. latency) to the video data path. This is an important criterion for time-critical applications. The latency through the CLR-102 is a fixed 3 pixel-clock delay. The pixel clock is established by the camera and can range from 20-85 MHz. Therefore, the CLR-102 fixed delay can range from 35 to 150 nS, depending on the camera. The delay added by the CLR-102 for the camera control and serial communication signals is under 5 nS. The Vivid Engineering CLR-102 detects the presence of an active Camera Link camera. When an active (i.e. powered) camera is detected, the front-panel “link” indicator illuminates. The front panel also includes a power indicator to show that the CLR-102 is powered. The CLR-102 is powered by an external multi-nation wall plug-in power supply. The locking power supply connector reduces the risk of an accidental disconnect.

Features

• Doubles max distance between PoCL camera and frame grabber
• Enables use of PoCL cameras with standard (non-PoCL) frame grabbers
• Powers PoCL cameras
• Incorporates PoCL SafePower feature
• Miniature CameraLink (miniCL) connectors
• Supports CameraLink base configuration
• High-speed 85 MHz interface chipset
• Also works with standard (non-PoCL) cameras
• Minimal data pass-through latency
• Front-panel power and link status indicators
• Flow-through connector positioning
• Multi-nation power supply with locking connector included
• Sturdy, compact aluminum enclosure w/ mounting flange
• Vivid Engineering CLR-102 has a 3-year warranty