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CLS-221 Camera Link Simulator (v2.1)
The CLS-221 Camera Link Simulator is an affordable, high-performance video test pattern generator that supports all video formats including those introduced in the new version 2.1 specification.  Fully programmable video timing enables the CLS-221 to mimic the characteristics of almost any camera.  New features include enhanced timing performance, bayer color support, and additional video patterns.  Control is via an RS-232 port, USB, or frame grabber COM port.  The CLS-221 also incorporates the AIA validation test pattern.

The CLS-221 incorporates the standard (larger) MDR connector.  It connects to devices with MDR connectors via standard cables, and to devices with the smaller SDR/HDR connectors via adapting cables.  For a simulator with SDR/HDR connectors and PoCL features please see our sister product CLS-222...

The CLS-221 is very useful for the development and test of Camera Link components and systems, and easy to use with included quick-configuration software...
  
 
Related Products:
CLS-222 Simulator
 
 
Please scroll down for features, documentation, and pricing
 
 

  
Cable Length Note:  To ensure data integrity, we recommend limiting Camera Link cable length for appliations with higher interface clock frequencies as follows:
 
 Clock Frequency   Max Cable Length 
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 test pattern. 
  




Typical Application
  

 

Quick-Configuration Software
 

 
Features:
  • Supports all Camera Link configurations (base/medium/full/72-bit/80-bit)
  • Fully programmable video timing , mimics almost any camera
  • Supports all video formats including new Camera Link v2.1
  • Video pattern options include wedge, color-bar, and pseudo-random
  • Bayer color support
  • Area and line scan formats
  • “Roll” feature adds pattern motion
  • Triggered (exsync) modes
  • Supports AIA validation test pattern sequences
  • Easy to use with included quick-configuration software. May also be programmed via a command line interface
  • Downloadable configuration files are easily created and modified
  • Controlled via an RS-232 port, USB (via optional adapter), or frame grabber comm port
  • Operates from 10 MHz to 95 MHz, above/below the normal Camera Link 20-85 MHz range for performance/margin testing
  • Can operate standalone using stored user configurations
  • Sturdy aluminum enclosure w/ mounting flange
  • Multi-nation power supply and RS-232 cable included
  • 3-year warrantee
  • Made in USA
 
 
Documentation:
CLS-221 Data Sheet (pdf)
CLS-221 User's Manual (pdf)

 
 
Example Configuration Files (factory preloaded):
1_cls221_10bit_1tap_mono (.txt)
2_cls221_8bit_1tap_rgb (.txt)
3_cls221_12bit_2tap_bayer (.txt)
4_cls221_8bit_10tap_mono (.txt)
 
 
Software:
April 2022:  New version 1.1a corrects problems sometimes encounterred when changing clock frequency...
CLS-221 Quick-Configurator for Windows XP/7/8/10 (zip)
EULA for CLS-221 Quick-Configurator (pdf) 
 
Pricing:
Model Description Price (US Dollars)
CLS-221 Camera Link Simulator (with standard power supply) $995
CLS-221-L Camera Link Simulator (with locking-plug power supply)     $1045
CLS-221-N     Camera Link Simulator (without power supply) $980
USB-ADAPTER   USB to Serial RS-232 Adapter (optional) $35
 
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CLS-221 Rear Panel
USB Adapter (optional)


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