Overview
The Vivid Engineering CLV-402 Camera Link Video Splitter is a precision interface device designed for industrial imaging applications. This device interfaces one CameraLink camera to two frame grabbers using standard CameraLink cables. This enables the use of a second frame grabber for applications requiring parallel or distributed processing, monitoring, etc. The CLV-402 is housed in a sturdy aluminum enclosure, making it ideal for demanding industrial environments.
Key Features
- High-speed 85 MHz interfaces and supports all CameraLink configurations (base, medium, full) including 80-bit extended mode
- Acts as a high-speed (85 MHz) repeater, doubling the maximum distance between camera and frame grabber
- Multiple CLV-402s may be cascaded to support 4 or 8 frame grabbers
- Incorporates the standard (MDR) connector, with CameraLink cables readily available with the standard (MDR) connector on one end and the mini (HDR/SDR) connector on the other
- Compact aluminum enclosure rated for industrial use
Technical Specifications
- Master frame grabber controls and communicates with camera
- Secondary frame grabber receives video data only
- No support for PoCL (Power over CameraLink)
- MDR connectors (standard CameraLink)
- Cascadable architecture for expanded frame grabber support
Typical Applications
The Vivid Engineering CLV-402 is commonly deployed in:
- Parallel processing systems requiring multiple simultaneous frame grabs
- Distributed monitoring and surveillance setups
- Recording systems with redundant or parallel capture
- Industrial machine vision environments requiring extended cable runs
- Multi-grabber imaging chains for high-throughput inspection
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- All standard CameraLink cameras (base, medium, full, 80-bit extended mode)
- CameraLink frame grabbers with MDR or mini connectors
- Standard CameraLink cables and connector types
- Industrial vision systems requiring frame grabber splitting
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Vivid Engineering CLV-402 (direct match)
- Verify compatibility with your specific frame grabber models before ordering
Works With
- CameraLink imaging protocols and standards
- FPGA-based and board-level camera systems
- Industrial vision software platforms supporting CameraLink interface
- Multi-camera and multi-frame grabber architectures
