Overview

System Components

The camera module imaging system comprises the following products.

Products 1 to 4 are used for the basic configuration, and 1 to 7 for the optional configuration. (All the products except the camera module are available separately.)

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1Camera module

This is a small-size, high-resolution, camera module using a CCD image sensor.

2IEEE1394b camera cable (commercially available)

Connect this cable to the IEEE1394b connector on the rear panel of the camera module. The power and image/control signals are transmitted through this cable. To prevent a poor connection or damage to the camera or cable, use the cable equipped with fixing screws.

3C-mount lens (commercially available)

Use an appropriate lens for the camera module and usage.

4Camera module interface board (commercially available)

Install the board in a PCI bus slot of a host device such as a PC.

Select an IEEE1394 interface board to match your system.

Select an IEEE1394b interface board if you use the transfer speed of 800 Mbps.

5VCT-ST70I tripod adaptor (Sony)

Attach this adaptor to the bottom of the camera module to fix the camera module to a tripod.

6DC-700/700CE camera adaptor (Sony) Connect this adaptor to the camera module to enable power supply from an ordinary AC power source.

7CCXC-12P02N (2 m, 6.6 ft)/05N (5 m, 16.4 ft)/ 10N (10 m, 32.8 ft)/25N (25 m, 82 ft) camera cable (Sony)

Connect this cable to the 12-pin I/O connector on the rear panel of the camera module. The cable is used for power supply and exchange of trigger signals.

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