Power over Camera Link (PoCL)
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Power over Camera Link (PoCL)
The NI PCIe-1477 supports Power over Camera Link with SafePower, in accordance with the Camera Link specification. This feature allows PoCL-capable cameras to be powered directly by the frame grabber, without the need for an additional power connection to the camera. Both Camera Link ports on the NI PCIe-1477 can supply power to the camera, allowing cameras to draw up to 4 W per port (8 W total). PoCL is only enabled when power is supplied via the 6-pin PCIe Auxiliary Power Connector.
PoCL on both connectors is enabled by default and can be controlled via an FPGA I/O Node.
The enabled PoCL circuitry on the frame grabber is fully compatible with both PoCL and non-PoCL cameras.
In order for the NI PCIe-1477 to power a camera, it must be used with a PoCL-compatible camera and PoCL-compatible Camera Link cables. No additional configuration is needed on the NI PCIe-1477 to switch between PoCL and non-PoCL cameras.