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Camera Fiber-Link Extender Manual 12 Rev. E, June 2012
3. Connecting the Camera Fiber-Link
3.1 Types of Connections
3.1.1. Fiber Cable
Either two (Base version) or three (Medium/Full version) fiber optic cables will connect the
Frame Grabber Unit (near the CPU) and the Camera Side Unit (near the camera). The
standard simplex and/or duplex, multi-mode fiber cables must be 50 or 62.5 micron, term-
inated with an SC-, ST- or LC-type connector and no longer than 1150 running feet (350
meters). A single-mode fiber version is also available that can extend up to 40 kilometers.
Be careful to not kink or pinch the fiber cable as it is being installed and keep all bend radii to no
less than 3 inches (76.2mm). Be sure to dress the cable to prevent it from being crushed,
pinched or otherwise damaged.
BEFORE STARTING ANY PROCEDURE, IT IS RECOMMENDED
THAT YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY!
Note: For CFL- 4000 and CFL- 5000 Units it is necessary that the multi-mode
fiber on L1 and L2 to be of equal length.
Note: The Camera Fiber-Link is available with SC-, ST- or LC-type fiber
connectors upon request.
Note: 350 meters (1150 feet) is the standard maximum distance for a
continuous fiber type of 50/125, 1000MHz-km. See Appendix D (pg. 34) for
maximum distances of other fiber types.
3.1.2. Digital Video Camera Side
The Camera Side unit connects to your video camera using a supplied MDR-26 male-to-male
cable (CBL-000007-002M). The Base version includes one cable and the Medium/Full version
includes two.
3.1.3. Digital Video Frame Grabber Side
The Frame Grabber Side unit connects to your controlling computer
’s Frame Grabber with a
supplied MDR-26 male-to-male cable (CBL-000007-002M). The Base version includes one
cable and the Medium/Full version includes two.
3.1.4. Serial Port
Both the Camera Side unit and the Frame Grabber Side unit have a serial port (RJ45
connector). This RS-232 interface connects to any external sensor, external lighting, etc., using