Specifications

Safety Connecting Operation Help Appendix
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IEEE 1394 (Fire Wire)
Diagram reference: O
The IEEE 1394 connector, also known as iLink
®
or Fire Wire, is a serial bus stan-
dard used for rapid digital data exchange.
Application Options for IEEE1394
• Connection of digital devices, such as speakers, digital video and camcorder,
DVD, TV, etc.
• Multimedia applications and video processing.
• Input and output devices such as printers, scanners, etc.
Technical Specifications
• Depending on the application, the maximum data transfer is about 100, 200
or 400 Mbit/s, corresponding to a data throughput of up to 50 MB per second.
• The device can be plugged in or unplugged during operation (hot plugging).
• The standardized cord includes 6 lines. Two lines are live (8V up to 40V, 1.5
A max.) and can be used as an external power supply. Four signal lines
transfer data or control information. Some devices do not require a power
supply via the cord so that four line cords are used.
• The voltage output of the 6 line IEEE 1394 port is protected by a fuse (limited
power source according to EN60950).