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Cabling and Connection

uEye Camera Manual Version 3.80

Cabling and Connection

In order to comply with the specifications, the maximum length of USB 2.0 cables is limited to 5 m. Longer cables may be connected if you use high-quality material. For cameras of the USB uEye RE series, IDS offers cables with a length of up to 10 m (see also USB uEye RE Accessories).
The USB bus provides power supply with 5 V and 500 mA max. Many USB devices use the bus power and do not need external power supply (bus-powered devices).

Cable design

The following illustration shows the basic design of a shielded USB cable:

D+/D-:        data transfer
+5 V/GND:        power supply
Figure 67: Basic design of a USB cable

Figure 67: Basic design of a USB cable

Connector types

On the PC side, USB 2.0 cables are equipped with a standard A type plug (four pins) and on the device side either with a standard B plug (four pins) or a mini-B plug (five pins). In addition, some USB uEye camera models feature non-standard connectors which are lockable or splash water proof.

Figure 68:  USB standard-A socket (four pins)

Figure 68:  USB standard-A socket (four pins)

Figure 69: USB standard-B socket (four pins)

Figure 69: USB standard-B socket (four pins)

Figure 70: USB mini-B socket (five pins)

Figure 70: USB mini-B socket (five pins)


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