Basler Light Sync Cable M8-6p-m, M8-4p-f, open#
Info
The cable is suitable to connect the ace 2, boost R, and dart M cameras with a Basler Light with intelligent light control (ILC). The cable is suitable for the following camera models:
| Order Number | Cable Length |
|---|---|
| 2200002946 | 3 m |
| 2200002947 | 4 m |
| 2200002948 | 5 m |
Cable Drawing#
Wiring Information#
For wiring information concerning the camera connector (P1) and the light connector (P2), refer to the corresponding product topics:
- P1 connector:
To access the camera documentation, click the respective camera model link in the Basler ace 2, boost R, or dart M overview lists. - P2 connector:
To access the light documentation, go to the respective light topic under Basler Lights.
Info
Basler lights with an M8 4-pin connector use the following connector model from CONEC:
Article no. 42-01033.
Power I/O Wiring (P3)#
The following table shows the wiring information for the Power I/O wires (P3) of the Basler Light Sync Cable.
| Wire Color | Function |
|---|---|
| Brown (bn) | Power 24 VDC (Camera, Lens) |
| White (wh) | Line 1 |
| Blue (bu) | Opto Ground |
| Black (bk) | Line 2 |
| Gray (gy) | Line 3 |
| Pink (pk) | Ground /GND |
| Braided Shield | Shielding |
Physical Specifications#
The numbers in brackets refer to the numbers in the Cable Drawing above.
| Camera-side Connector (1) | M8, A-coded, 6-pin male, IP67 |
| Light-side Connector (2) | M8, A-coded, 4-pin female, IP67 |
| Cable (3) | 4 x AWG26, 2 x AWG22, PVC |
| Tube (4) | Heat shrinkable tube, black, OD: 6.0 mm, L: 30 mm |
| Braided Shield (5) | Heat shrinkable tube, transparent, OD: 2.0 mm, L: 45 mm |
| Power I/O, Open End (6) | Processed end (wire end tinned), 5 mm ±1 |
Electrical Specifications#
| Typical Operating Voltage | 24 VDC |
| Power Requirements | Varies depending on the connected camera, light, and/or lens. For detailed requirements, refer to the respective documentation (see links in the Wiring Information section). |
Environmental Specifications#
| Operating Temperature Range | -25–80 °C, not moving |
General Information#
| Conformity | CE (includes RoHS) Certificates for your cable For more information, see the Compliance section of the Basler website. |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Further Information#
- Read the topic about your camera model and your light model before connecting the cable to the camera. You can find link information in the Wiring Information section.
- Light Control: This topic explains how to use the Light Control firmware feature and how to configure the parameters supported by a light connected via a Basler sync cable.