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CLS-212 Camera Link PoCL Simulator
Vivid Engineering CLS-212
Vivid Engineering CLS-212
Based on our CLS-211 simulator, the CLS-212 Camera Link Simulator adds features for testing and exercising Power Over Camera Link (PoCL) interfaces. 
 

The CLS-212 is an economical video test pattern generator supporting all Camera Link configurations (base, medium, full, 80-bit).  Fully programmable video timing enables the CLS-212 to mimic the characteristics of cameras with video clock rates up-to (and beyond) the Camera Link 85 MHz maximum. The CLS-212 incoporates the Miniature Camera Link (miniCL) connector widely used in PoCL applications.
 
The CLS-212 is controlled using a PC with a standard RS-232 serial port. Alternatively, the CLS-212 can be connected to a PC USB port using an optional adapter. CLS-212 control is performed via a simple, straightforward, Command Line Interface (CLI). No special software is required. Configuration files are easily created with user parameters and downloaded to the CLS-212.
  
The CLS-212 Camera Link Simulator is very useful for the development, test, and integration of Camera Link products and systems. The CLS-212 is particularly useful for testing PoCL cables and frame grabbers.
 
The CLS-212 is housed in a sturdy aluminum enclosure.

The CLS-212 now incorporates the AIA validation test pattern. The validation test pattern is a 410-frame LFSR (i.e. pseudorandom) sequence used to evaluate the performance of Camera Link components.  This feature was introduced in September 2016 and is found in units with serial number B17001 and higher.

Mature Product.  Please consider our newer CLS-222 PoCL Camera Link Simulator.  The CLS-222 supports all video formats including v2.1, has enhanced features, and is easy to use with included quick-configuration software (note CLS-222 command set differs slightly from CLS-212).

 
 
Related Products:
CLS-211 Simulator
CLS-221 v2.1 Simulator
CLS-222 v2.1 Simulator w/ PoCL 

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Cable Length Note:
 
To ensure data integrity, we recommend limiting Camera Link cable length for cameras with high clock frequencies as follows:
 
 Camera Frequency   Max Cable Length 
20-60 MHz 10m
61-79 MHz 7m
80-85 MHz 5m
For example, cables used to connect the simulator to the frame grabber should be no longer than 5m with an 85 MHz video test pattern output. 
 

  

Features:
  • High-performance video test pattern generator
  • All the features of our CLS-211 plus PoCL support
  • Tests/exercises frame grabber PoCL SafePower functionality
  • Uses miniature Camera Link (miniCL) connector common in PoCL devices
  • Supports all CameraLink configurations (base/medium/full)
  • 80-bit mode support; ten 8-bit taps, and eight 10-bit taps
  • Fully programmable video timing; mimics camera characteristics
  • Advanced chipset supports video clock rates up-to 85 MHz.
  • Area and line scan formats, image sizes to 64Kx64K
  • Box, line, horizontal/vertical/diagonal wedge test patterns
  • Programmable video pattern initial values and step sizes
  • “Roll” feature adds pattern motion
  • Triggered (exsync) mode and integration timer 
  • Connects to host PC serial port (RS-232), or USB port w/ optional adapter
  • Controlled via a simple Command Line Interface (CLI)
  • Downloadable configuration files are easily created and modified w/ user settings
  • Non-volatile save/recall of user settings
  • Can operate stand-alone
  • Sturdy, compact aluminum enclosure w/ mounting flange
  • Universal power supply and RS-232 cable included
  • 3-year warrantee
 
Documentation:
CLS-212 Data Sheet (pdf)
CLS-212 User's Manual (pdf)
CLS-211 / 212 Additional Registers for AIA Test Pattern (pdf)


 
 
Pricing:

Model
CLS-212


CLS-212-N

USB-ADAPTER

Description

Camera Link Simulator
 

Camera Link Simulator  (Without Power Supply)

USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter (optional)
 

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Price (US Dollars)
$1195
 
$1180

$35

CLS-212 Rear Panel
CLS-212 Rear Panel


 
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