Connecting LightBridge 2 ACL to Host PC

To connect LightBridge 2 ACL physically:

  1. Connect Thunderboltâ„¢ technology port A with the host PC via Thunderboltâ„¢ technology cable:

 

Rear Side with port A for connection to host PC via Thunderboltâ„¢ technology cable

 

Use Port A

 

Make sure you use port A for connecting to the host PC.

Port B on LightBridge 2 ACL is reserved for a daisy-chain connection to a further LightBridge device (see Daisy Chain).

   
  1. Connect LightBridge to the power supply unit.
  2. Connect the power supply unit to the power outlet.

Rear side with power connector

  1. Connect the Camera Link port(s) of LightBridge 2 ACL with certified Camera Link cable(s) to a camera that is compatible to the Camera Link specification. LightBridge 2 ACL supports CL and PoCL.

 

Front side with Camera Link connectors

  1. Boot the host PC.

After booting, LightBridge 2 ACL is recognized in the Windows Device Manager under Multifunction adapters

LightBridge 2 ACL as displayed in Windows Device Manager after connecting to host PC