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CLT-303 Camera Link Translators
Vivid Engineering CLT-303R
Vivid Engineering CLT-303R
The CLT-303R and CLT-303L Camera Link Translators convert RS-422 & LVDS to Camera Link, enabling the use of cameras incorporating traditional RS-422 and LVDS parallel digital interfaces with Camera Link frame grabbers.  The “R” and “L” versions support RS-422 and LVDS cameras, respectively.  These Camera Link converters are extremely flexible and can convert a wide range of cameras from parallel digital output to Camera Link base configuration with up-to 24-bit data. 
 
The Camera Link adapters support cameras with pixel clock rates as low as 2.5 MHz and as high as 85 MHz.  Features include RS-232 communication support.  A front-panel link status indicator identifies an active connection.
These flexible adapters are very useful for replacing obsolete RS-422 & LVDS frame grabbers in existing imaging systems.
 
The CLT-303’s are housed in sturdy, compact aluminum enclosures.  A locking-plug power supply is optional.
 
Related Products:
CLT-353 Translators
  
Please scroll down for features, documentation, and pricing
 
Have special requirements?  We can often customize these products to meet your needs... 
 
Note that the CLT-303 camera connector pinout is not compatible with our earlier CLT-301 and CLT-302 models.
 

 
Frame Grabber has the mini (HDR/SDR) connector?
This product incorporates the standard (MDR) connector.  Camera Link cables are readily available with the standard (MDR) connector on one end and the mini (HDR/SDR) connector on the other.   
 

 
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, the cable used to connect the translator to the frame grabber should be no longer than 5m with an 85 MHz camera. 
 




 
Features:
  • Enable use of RS-422 and LVDS cameras with Camera Link frame grabbers
  • Combine with Camera Link frame grabbers to replace obsolete RS-422 & LVDS frame grabbers in existing imaging systems
  • Also useful for converting parallel video from FPGA and imaging development boards
  • Camera Link “base” configuration interface, supports up-to 24-bit data
  • “R” version supports RS-422 cameras
  • “L” version supports LVDS cameras
  • 2.5 MHz to 85 MHz camera pixel clock range for “L” version
  • 2.5 MHz to 32 MHz camera pixel clock range for “R” version
  • RS-232 camera communication support
  • Selectable camera clock and timing signal polarities
  • Link indicator identifies an active camera connection
  • Isolated DC power input
  • Minimal data pass-through latency
  • Flow-through connector placement
  • Multi-nation power supply included,  locking-plug version optional
  • Sturdy, compact aluminum enclosure w/ mounting flange
  • 3-year warrantee 
 
 
Documentation:
 
CLT-303 Data Sheet (pdf)

CLT-303 User's Manual (pdf)
 
 
Pricing:

Model Description Price (US Dollars)
CLT-303R Camera Link Translator
(RS-422, with standard power supply)
$660
CLT-303R-L     Camera Link Translator
(RS-422, with locking-plug power supply)    
$710
CLT-303R-N Camera Link Translator
(RS-422, without power supply)
$645
CLT-303L Camera Link Translator
(LVDS, with standard power supply)
$660
CLT-303L-L Camera Link Translator
(LVDS, with locking-plug power supply)
$710
CLT-303L-N Camera Link Translator
(LVDS, without power supply) 
$645

CLT-303 Rear Panel
CLT-303 Rear Panel


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