FLIR Tau User Manual

TAU-0035-00-10, version 100 April 2009 2-1
2 Optional Tau Accessories
2.1 Tau Video Power Com (VPC) Accessory
The Tau VPC module is the first thing many users will connect their Tau camera, and for some
customers it may be the only thing they will ever need. The VPC provides connection to a host
computer for power, command/control, and digital image capture; it has a direct connection
for analog image output.
Figure 2-1: Tau VPC module with Tau camera
 Connector Type: USB mini 5-pin
 Power over USB: nominal draw 180mA at 5V
(peak load at startup 500mA at 5V)
 Command communications Rate: 57600 Baud
 Hot swap protected
 Windows Service for automatic detector supported through SDK
Table 2-1: Miniplug / Microplug
Pin Name Color Description
1VCC Red+5 V
2 D- White Data -
3D+GreenData +
4
ID
1
1. Pin 4 of mini-USB connector may be not connected, connected to GND, or used as attachment identification
at some portable devices.
none
permits distinction of Micro-A- and Micro-B-Plug
Type A: connected to Ground, Type B: not connected
5 GND Black Signal Ground
MCX coaxialMini USB

FLIR Tau Specifications

General

Thermal Sensitivity (NEdT)	<50 mK
Pixel Size	17μm
Spectral Band	7.5 - 13.5 µm
Frame Rate	Up to 60Hz
Digital Video Output	14-bit digital
Sensor Type	Uncooled microbolometer
Pixel Pitch	17μm
Output Interface	Camera Link
Lens Options	Wide range of lens options available