Camera Link Cable Assemblies for Machine Vision
Camera Link TM Cable Assemblies for Machine Vision
- Camera Link is an interface standard for digital video cameras, adopted by area sensor cameras, line sensor cameras, etc. used in manufacturing processes. It was introduced in 2000 by the U.S. Automated Industries Association (AIA).
Connecting between frame grabber and FA camera that uses camera link interface (MDR26 pin)
- The standard cable, which complies with the Camera Link specifications, supports medium / full configurations (when using two cables).
- Thin cables support base / medium configurations. *1
- The lineup allows users to choose cables according to their application, e.g. cables for fixed parts and others for moving parts.
- Signal lines are designed with manufacturing technology developed through the manufacturing of high-speed transmission cables for semiconductor production devices, to offer advanced accuracy in external diameter and relative permittivity.
- Thorough quality control achieves low skew performance and stable attenuation.
- The connectors are molded in either the straight or right angle type, with extension cables also available. *2
- These cables are UL compliant and have cleared the VW-1 test for flame resistance.
- Compliant with RoHS (10 substances).
Structure and performance
| Item | Standard cable | High sliding cable | Thin cable *1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal conductor size (AWG) | 28AWG | 28AWG | 28AWG |
| External jacket diameter (mm) | 9.0 | 9.0 | 6.9 |
| Voltage / temperature rating | 30V/80℃ | ||
| Characteristic impedance (Ω) | 100±10 | ||
| Within-pair skew (ps/m)(single cable) | No more than 50 | ||
| Pair-to-pair skew (ps/m)(single cable) | No more than 50 | ||
| Transmission distance (m) *3 | No more than 10 | ||
| Flame retardance | VW-1 | ||
*1 Different from the structure defined in the Camera Link specifications
*2 The Camera Link specifications stipulate the cable length to be the maximum of 10 meters. Transmission distance when an extension cable is used varies according to the performance of the camera and frame grabber involved. Please check their performance in advance when using an extension cable.
*3 The transmission distance shown is a nominal value at a clock frequency of 85MHz. It is not a guaranteed value as it may be affected by camera and frame grabber performance.
* The JIIA logo is a registered trademark of the Japan Industrial Imaging Association.
Camera Link cable nomenclature
| ① Product Category |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S | Standard | |
| P | PoCL *Power supply | |
| L | PoCL Lite *Power Supply |
| Connector specification ② Camera side (CN1) ③Frame grabber side (CN2) |
Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MS0 | MDR(M) Straight type | |
| MSS | MDR(M) Straight type/Space-saving | |
| ML1 | MDR(M) Downward angle | |
| ML2 | MDR(M) Upward angle | |
| SS0 | SDR26 pin (M) Straight type | |
| SS0(S) | SDR26 pin (F) Straight type/Relay type | |
| SSS | SDR26 pin (M) Straight type/Space-saving | |
| SL1 | SDR26 pin (M) Downward angle | |
| SL2 | SDR26 pin (M) Upward angle | |
| SL5 | SDR26 pin (M) Right-direction angle | |
| SL6 | SDR26 pin (M) Left-direction angle | |
| SS1 | SDR14 pin (M) Straight type/For PoCL Lite | |
| SL3 | SDR14 pin (M) Downward angle/For PoCL Lite | |
| SL4 | SDR14 pin (M) Downward angle/For PoCL Lite |
*(M)=male, (F)=female *Since MSO(S) cannot designate φ9.0 cable, it will be used for Base/Medium.
| ④ Cables specifications |
Code | Usage | External diameter | Type | Base | Medium | Full | Standard color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STST1 | For fixing | φ9.0 | CL | ○ | ○ | ○ | Beige | |
| STST2 | φ9.0 | PoCL | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| STST3 | φ6.9 | CL | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| STST4 | φ6.9 | PoCL | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| STCD1 | φ6.9 | CL | ○ | ○ | ||||
| STCD3 | φ7.8 | CL | ○ | ○ | ||||
| HFST1 | For high sliding |
φ9.0 | CL | ○ | ○ | ○ | Black | |
| HFST2 | φ9.0 | PoCL | ○ | ○ | ○ | |||
| HFST3 | φ7.0 | PoCL-Lite | ○ | |||||
| HFST4 | φ5.7 | PoCL-Lite | ○ | |||||
| HFCD1 | φ6.9 | CL | ○ | ○ | ||||
| HFCD2 | φ6.9 | PoCL | ○ | ○ | ||||
| HFCD3 | 5.0 ×21.5mm | CL PoCL |
○ | ○ | ○ |
*Custom-designed cables can be considered. Please contact sales.
*Transmission distance will change depending on configuration and combinations of clock frequency, camera and grabber board.
Please contact sales along with usage environment.
| ⑤ L length |
Code | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 0100 | 1m | |
| 0200 | 2m | |
| 0300 | 3m | |
| 0500 | 5m | |
| 0700 | 7m | |
| 1000 | 10m | |
| XXXX | *Custom |
* Please contact us for custom length cables.
| ⑥ Jacket color |
Code | Color name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 072 | Beige | Standard color of fixing | |
| 00K | Black | Standard color for high sliding | |
| XXX | Custom | - |
* Please contact us for custom color jackets.
