User`s manual

Camera Interface
Basler A500
k 2-7
PRELIMINARY
2.1.5 Pin Assignment for the VGA Monitor Output
(A504k Only)
The 15 pin HDSub receptacle for the VGA monitor output transmits 640 x 480 pixels at a rate of
60 fps.
2.2 Cable Information
2.2.1 Camera Link Cable
The Camera Link specification requires the use of a standard MDR cable assembly manufactured
by 3M
 (part # 14X26-SZLB-XXX-0LC).
The maximum recommended length for the MDR cable used with an A501
k is 7 meters. The
maximum recommended length for the MDR cable used with an A503
k or
A504
k is 5 meters.
A Camera Link compatible MDR cable assembly is available from Basler as a stock item (part #
1000013905 for a 3 meter cable and part # 1000013906 for a 5 meter cable). Alternatively, you
can use the cable assembly manufactured by 3M (part # 14X26-SZLB-XXX-0LC). The A501
k can
also use a base configuration Camera Link cable. See the cable information on the Basler website
at: www.baslerweb.com.
Pin
Number
Signal
Name
Direction Function
1 Red Video Output Red Video
2 Green Video
Output Green Video
3 Blue Video
Output Blue Video
4, 9 not connected
5, 6, 7, 8,
10, 11
DC GND Output DC Ground
12 not connected
SDA is not supported
13 HSync
Output HSync, 5 V TTL signal
14
VSync Output VSync, 5 V TTL signal
15
not connected SCL is not supported
Table 2-5: A504k Pin Assignments for the VGA Monitor Output

The maximum cable length will decrease when used in an area with severe ambient
electromagnetic interference.