Skip to content

Basler Power-I/O Cable RS-422 M8 6p/open#

Power-I/O cable for PLC with RS-411 6-pin connector and open end.

Introduction#

The Power-I/O RS-422 cables feature an M8 6-pin connector (camera side) and an integrated signal converter.

The key feature of this board is that it is able to convert RS-422-differential signals to single-ended signals compatible with the GPIO and opto-coupled input ports of a Basler ace 2 or racer 2 S camera.

In addition to RS-422, the signal converter for input line 1 accepts 5 V TLL and 24 V PLC signal levels via separate wires.

Technical Data#

Info

The cable is suitable for the following camera models: Basler ace 2 or Basler racer 2 S cameras.

Order Number Cable Length
2200002274 10 m

Cable Drawing#

Cable Drawing

CAUTION – Fire hazard may cause burns or damage the camera.

The cable is designed for a total current of 1 A or less. Exceeding this limit can present a fire hazard and a risk of personal injury due to overheating. Basler recommends using a fuse or a limited power supply to ensure staying within the safe operating limits.

CAUTION – Using unsuitable cameras may damage components.

The Power-I/O Cable RS-422 M8 6p/open was specially designed for use with a Basler ace 2 or a Basler racer 2 S camera. If you use the cable in combination with other camera models, even if the connector fits, this can damage the signal converter circuit, the cable, or the camera.

Wiring Information#

Open End Wire Color Function in Camera Port Type in Camera
VCC In (12V-24V) Brown AUX power power supply Power
GND White Ground Power GND
TTL In Yellow Input line 1 (opto-coupled) Opto In
GND Green Ground I/O GND
PLC In Pink Input line 1 (opto-coupled) Opto In
GND Gray Ground I/O GND
RS-422_n (1) Gray/Pink Input line 1 (opto-coupled) Opto In
RS-422_p (1) Red/Blue Input line 1 (opto-coupled) Opto In
RS-422_n (2) Blue Input line 2 GPIO
RS-422_p (2) Red Input line 2 GPIO
RS-422_n (3) Violet Input line 3 GPIO
RS-422_p (3) Black Input line 3 GPIO

Note

  • Due to the integrated opto-coupler, input line 1 offers only limited speed. If you require high speeds in your applications, Basler recommends to use input line 2 or input line 3 for external triggering. Details:
    • TTL In, PLC In, and RS-422 (1) drive an opto-isolated low-speed camera input.
      They are best suited for signals with a switching frequency of 10 kHz or less.
    • RS-422 (2) and RS-422 (3) are for general-purpose full-speed inputs.
  • Each of the wires for VCC, TTL In, and PLC In is twisted with a corresponding GND wire.
    For best immunity against electromagnetic fields, all GND wires should have a low-impedance connection to the same GND point.
  • The signal converter is powered via VCC. VCC must therefore be connected to a power source, even if the camera is powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or Power over CoaXPress (PoCXP).
  • TTL In, PLC In, and RS-422 (1) are connected in a ‘wired-or’ configuration. Unused signals must be left unconnected. TTL In and PLC In can optionally be connected to GND for best immunity against electromagnetic interference.
  • To protect the signal converter from damage in case of a short circuit, Basler recommends a VCC voltage of 12 V.
    However, it is safe to operate the converter cable and camera with a VCC voltage of 24 V.

Physical Specifications#

Camera-side Connector M8 6-pin, male plug, A standard coding
Host-side Connector None, open end
Cable Cross-section 6 x 2 x 0.14 mm² (close to AWG 26)
Cable Diameter 7.1 mm
Wire Insulation PVC
Outer Jacket PVC
Minimum Bending Radius 42.6 mm (6 x cable diameter), fixed installation
Maximum Bending Cycles None (fixed installation only)
Suitable for Drag Chain Applications No
Suitable for Robotics Applications No

Electrical Specifications#

Nominal Operating Voltage See camera documentation for the power requirements of your camera.
Maximum Operating Voltage See camera documentation for the power requirements of your camera.
Wire Resistance ≤142 Ω/km

DC Characteristics#

The following table shows the DC (direct current) characteristics.

Description RS-422 TTL 5 VDC PLC 24 VDC
Minimum Input Voltage - 7 VDC 0 VDC 0 VDC
Nominal Maximum Input Voltage 12 VDC 24 VDC 24 VDC
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage 14 VDC 30 VDC 30 VDC
Maximum Low-level Voltage Threshold -200 mV diff 1.4 VDC 8.4 VDC
Minimum High-level Voltage Threshold 200 mV diff 2.6 VDC 10.8 VDC
NOTICE – Voltages outside of the specified range may damage the camera.

The absolute maximum input voltage of 30 VDC must never be exceeded, not even for a short time. Doing so may damage the camera and voids the warranty.

Note

  • The threshold voltages for TTL In and PLC In reflect the camera's threshold voltages, which are increased by the forward voltage of the Schottky diodes in the 'wired-or' circuit.
  • RS-422 threshold voltages refer to the differential voltage between RS-422_p (X) and RS-422_n (X), with ‘X’ for the input line.

Environmental Specifications#

Operating Temperature Range -25–80 °C, not moving

Plug Specifications#

Contact Plating Ni/Au
Protection Rating IP67 in locked position

General Information#

Conformity CE (includes RoHS)
Certificates for your cable
For more information, see the Compliance section of the Basler website.
Warranty 3 years

Read the topic about your camera model before connecting the cable to the camera. You can find your camera topic in the Area and Line Scan Cameras section under "Models".