3 System Components
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3 System Components
A camera system includes all parts which are necessary to install and run
your camera. If you purchased a water cooling system with your camera,
please see Appendix 7.
Camera Head
F-mount optical connection (standard)
For standard F-mount/SLR lenses and adapters.
C-mount ring provided (see appendix A3)
For standard C-mount and microscopy connectors.
LED indicates camera status
green continuos: camera is booting
green blinking: camera is ready for operation
yellow blinking: recording on
red blinking: error
Input/Output 4x SMA connectors
2x input - 2x output
Interface (user selectable)
Dual Camera Link 'full' or
USB 3.0
1/4-20 UNC mounting thread
Serial Number tag
Power Supply
Your system will be equipped with either a 24 V or a 12 V power supply,
depending on the model you selected. (connector: Lemo FGG.0B)
Power Cord (optional)
Standard IEC7 connector (please refer to your local dealer)
Camera Link Grabber Card / USB 3.0 PCI Interface Card
PCI Express x4 Card (Camera Link “full”) or
PCI Express x1 Card (2 x USB 3.0 connections)
Note: A PCI Card with 4 x USB 3.0 connections is also available, contact PCO for further details. A PCIe x4
slot is necessary for this card.
Cables
2x Camera Link cables (3m) or
1x USB 3.0 cable (3m)
Note: If a longer cable length is required, contact PCO for available solutions.
Digital Camera Tools (USB storage device)
The accompanying USB storage device contains:
• Camware: software for camera control & image acquisition
• camera & grabber board drivers