Instruction manual

Prosilica GC Technical Manual V2.1.0
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Camera interfaces
I/O definition
Camera power
The Prosilica GC camera family has recently been updated to offer an expanded
input power voltage range. The camera serial number is used to differentiate
between cameras that offer 5–16 VDC and those that offer 5– 25 VDC.
Isolated IO ground
The Isolated IO GND connection provides the user ground reference and return
path for In 1, and Out 1. It is recommended that the ground wiring be physically
close to the In/Out wiring to prevent parasitic coupling. For example, a good
cable design connects In 1 to one conductor of a twisted pair, Isolated IO GND
to the second conductor of the same twisted pair.
RxD RS-232 and TxD RS-232
These signals are RS-232 compatible. These signals are not optically isolated.
Tie RS-232 ground to Signal GND to complete the RS-232 circuit.
Caution
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• SN 02-XXXXX-06000 to 02-XXXXX-07999:
– 5– 16 V. 12 V nominal.
• SN ≥ 02-XXXXX-08XXX:
– 5– 25 V. 12 V nominal
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For more information on the power voltage range update for
the Prosilica GC family:
http://www.alliedvision.com/fileadmin/content/documents/
products/cameras/various/appnote/
Prosilica_GC_power_voltage_specification_update.pdf
Note
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A 12 V power adapter with Hirose connector is available
for purchase from Allied Vision:
• P/N 02-8003A North America Supply.
• P/N 02-8004A Universal Supply.
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For complete RS-232 description and usage, see:
http://www.alliedvision.com/fileadmin/content/documents/
products/cameras/various/appnote/RS-
232_Port_GigE_Cameras.pdf