Phantom v2640 - Frequently Asked Questions

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The UHS-12 (v2512, v2012, v1612 and v1212) and UHS-40
(v1840 and v2640) all have a 10Gb Ethernet interface. Tell
me more about it and how to use it.
Yes, a copper UTP 10Gb Ethernet interface is standard on these cameras. When
properly configured, this allows for Cine downloads at speeds up to four or five times
that of the Gb Ethernet interface. While any compatible 10GBase-T interface card
installed in a PC should work, we recommend using the Intel X540-T2 PCIE card.
Vision Research provides a ruggedized connector carrier to be used when connecting
a standard CAT6 or CAT6A Ethernet cable between the camera and the interface card.
The customer must supply the appropriate cable.
A CAT6A cable is recommended and gives you a maximum 100m distance between the
camera and the interface card. (A CAT6 cable is limited to 50m.)
Additional information is available in a Phantom Note titled “10Gb Ethernet
Solutions for Phantom Cameras and Accessories” and can be found at:
www.phantomhighspeed.com/technotes
Can I use a viewfinder with the UHS-12 and UHS-40
cameras?
Yes. There is a viewfinder port on the camera that will supply video and power to a
viewfinder or monitor. All UHS-12 digital cameras come with a 280W power supply,
which provides ample power for a camera with maximum 288GB memory, a CineMag
and the viewfinder.
Will the liquid in the heat pipe freeze and damage the
heat pipe if the camera is stored or transported at
temperatures below freezing?
There is no danger. First, there is actually very little liquid in the heat pipe and it is
under very low pressure. So, while the liquid might freeze, it will not damage the heat
pipe. Soon after powering the camera, the liquid will thaw.