Extended Vicon Valkyrie system cables

The following tables list the cables, which are used in the types of systems described in Extend a basic Valkyrie system, including adding a Vicon Lock.

You can use this information to identify the correct cables and connection points to use when setting up your Valkyrie system to include third-party devices such as analog capture devices, synchronized output devices, remote triggering devices, and genlock/timecode video devices.

For information on the types of switches required for Valkyrie systems, see Switches in Valkyrie systems.

Vicon Lock to Lock power switch cable

Use this cable to connect a Lock to a PoE++ or SFP+* (simple switch, power switch or data switch*) or PoE+ switch (Lock power switch).

Cable name	Vicon Lock end	Switch end	Description
Lock to PoE++ Cat 6 Ethernet cable (5m)	8-pin RJ45 plug	8-pin RJ45 plug	Shielded RJ45 Standard 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet network cable (Cat 6)

* If you connect a Lock via the Lock power switch to a data switch, an SFP-10G-T-PLU SFP+ transceiver is also required: see Lock power switch to data switch cable.

Power switch to data switch cable

Use these cables (with transceivers where necessary) to connect a power switch to a data switch or to connect two data switches (SFP+ to SFP+).

If your system requires a longer length (50 m) cable to connect the power switch to the data switch, a 50m Ethernet cable with two SFP+ transceivers is required.

Cable name	Power switch end	Data switch end	Description
3m passive SFP+ Direct Attach Cable	SFP+ plug	SFP+ plug	3m passive SFP+ Direct Attach Cable
Ethernet extension cable (50m)	8-pin RJ45 plug	8-pin RJ45 plug	50m Cat6 (minimum) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
SFP+ extension cable (50m)	8-pin RJ45 plug	8-pin RJ45 plug	50m Cat6 (minimum) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors, with 2 x SFP+ to Ethernet transceivers (see next line item)
SFP+ Transceiver	RJ45 socket	SFP+ plug	SFP+ transceiver, converts SFP+ ports to copper 10GBase-T up to 80 meters

Lock power switch to data switch cable

Use this cable and transceiver to connect a Lock power switch to a data switch (Ethernet to SFP+). For information on transceivers, see SFP+ transceivers for Valkyrie systems in the Setup and Connectivity documentation.

Cable name	Lock switch end	Data switch end	Description
Lock switch to data switch cable Cat 6 Ethernet cable (5m)	8-pin RJ45 plug	8-pin RJ45 plug with transceiver	Shielded RJ45 Standard 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet network cable (Cat 6)
SFP-10G-T-PLU SFP+ Transceiver	RJ45 socket	SFP+ plug	SFP+ 10G transceiver, converts SFP+ ports to copper 10GBase-T (RJ45) up to 30 meters

Vicon Lock to third-party devices cables

Use these cables to connect a Vicon Lock to third-party devices.

Cable name	Vicon Lock end	Third-party device	Description
OMNIMATE Signal connector (3.5mm) cable for these amplifiers: AMTI Gen5, MSA-6 and OPT-SC Kistler 9865B Kistler 5233A2 Bertec	Weidmüller connector (plugs into Analog Input (8 channels) x8)	Device dependent	Enables cables to connect to the 64 channels of analog capture. Each connector allows for eight connections to eight analog sources with their associated grounds. A force plate can connect through one connector. See also Add analog capture devices to a Vicon system in the Vicon Systems Setup Guide.
Phono (RCA) cable (plus device-dependent plug)	RCA phono plug (plugs into Sync Out (GPO) x8)	Device dependent	Enables connection to third-party devices that require synchronization or triggering.
Phono (RCA) cable (plus device-dependent plug)	RCA phono plug (plugs into Remote Control In Start and Stop x2)	Device dependent	Enables connection to third-party devices that can trigger (start and stop) capture.
BNC cable	BNC – 75 Ω (ohm) (plugs into Broadcast Sync (VITC) In)	BNC – 75 Ω (ohm)	Enables connection to an external analog video source for genlocking to. Analog SD bi-sync video may also carry VITC timecode in.
Male to Female XLR cable	XLR plug (male) (plugs into LTC (Timecode) balanced In)	XLR plug (female)	Enables the connection of balanced LTC – In. Note that for correct operation, a synchronized video signal must accompany this signal.
VESA Stereo In cable Manufacturer: CUI Inc Digi-Key part no: MD-30 CP-2030-ND VESA standard IEC10764105 stereoscopic connection type	3-pin mini-DIN (plugs into VESA Sync In)	Device dependent	Enables the connection of VESA Stereo devices for genlocking.

Lock to Lock cable

If you want to use an additional Vicon Lock in your Vicon Valkyrie system, use this cable to connect a Lock to a second Lock:

Cable name / part no.	Vicon Lock end	Vicon Lock end	Description
Lock-to-Lock synchronizing cable	3-pin plug (plugs into Link Input/Output)	3-pin plug (plugs into Link Input/Output)	Proprietary cable for synchronizing an additional Lock. Mini cord connector with 3 male contacts.