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...
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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
