User`s manual

Camera Interface
Basler A500k 2-1
PRELIMINARY
2 Camera Interface
2.1 Connections
2.1.1 General Description
A500k area scan cameras are interfaced to external circuitry via
• a 26 pin, 0.5“ Mini D Ribbon (MDR) connector to transmit configuration, trigger and image
data via Camera Link,
• a microminiature push-pull lock type receptacle to provide power (12 V) to the camera,
• a microminiature push-pull lock type receptacle to provide a signal for an external flash.
A504
k and A503k area scan cameras have additional connectors:
• a second 26 pin, 0.5“ Mini D Ribbon (MDR) connector to transmit further image data via
Camera Link.
• a 15 pin HDSub receptacle for the VGA monitor output (A504
k only)
The connectors are located on the back of the camera. Figure 2-1 shows the plugs and the status
LED which indicates signal integrity and power OK.
Caution!
Making or breaking connections when power is on can result in damage to the
camera.
Be sure that all power to your system is switched off before you make or break
connections to the camera.
If you can not switch off power, be sure that the power supply connector is the
last connector plugged when you make connections to the camera, and the
first connector unplugged when you break connections.