HE (Eros) Power Accessories

This document from Emergent Vision Technologies describes HE (Eros) camera power accessories, including regulated 12 VDC power supplies and GPIO breakout cables. These accessories work with HE high-speed cameras, provide reliable power delivery, and offer convenient access to GPIO signals. Selected models also expose control lines for EF/RF lens adapters (EF = Canon EF mount, RF = Canon RF mount).

The sections below summarize the accessories, list technical specifications, and provide pinout tables to support system integration.

Feature Matrix

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Notes

• All GPIO breakouts use flying-lead wires.
• Flying-lead length: 200 mm.
• PoE accessories do not contain a power supply; the camera receives power over Ethernet from the PoE network equipment.

See also: Camera GPIO Ports and Schematics

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HE PWR 24W: Standard Power Supply

Provides regulated 12 VDC / 24 W to HE cameras through an M8 connector. No GPIO signals are exposed.

M8 Connector Pinout and Lead Assignments

‍Note: This accessory supplies power only. Pins 2–7 are unused, and no GPIO lines, flying leads, or EF/RF connections are exposed.

Specifications

• Output: 12 VDC, 24 W, 2 A
• Provides power: Yes
• Exposed lines: None
• Connector: M8×1 male
• Cable length: 2.0 m
• Flying leads: No

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Figure 1: HE Standard Power Supply

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HE PWR BREAK: Power Supply with GPIO Breakout

Provides 12 VDC / 24 W to HE cameras and exposes GPIO and power lines on flying leads.

M8 Connector Pinout and Lead Assignments

‍Note: Pin 8 (GND) is connected both to the camera and to a flying lead.

Specifications

• Output: 12 VDC, 24 W, 2 A
• Provides power: Yes
• Exposed lines: TTL_IN_0, TTL_OUT, OPTO_IN, OPTO_OUT, VDD_OUT +12 V, grounds
• Connector: M8×1 male
• Cable length: 2.0 m
• Flying-lead length: 200 mm

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Figure 2: HE Power Supply with GPIO Breakout

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HE PWR and EF/RF BREAK: Power and EF/RF Breakout

Provides 12 VDC / 24 W and exposes GPIO plus EF/RF lens control on flying leads.

M8 Connector Pinout and Lead Assignments

‍Notes

• Pin 6 is connected to the camera and also brought out as a flying lead.
• Pin 8 is connected to the camera, the EF/RF lens connector, and a flying lead.

Specifications

• Output: 12 VDC, 24 W, 2 A
• Provides power: Yes
• Exposed lines: pins 2, 3, 6, 7, 8 (GPIO/EF-RF per above)
• Connector: M8×1 male
• Cable length: 2.0 m
• Flying-lead length: 200 mm

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Figure 3: HE Power Supply with GPIO and EF/RF Lens Breakouts

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HE PoE EF/RF BREAK: EF/RF Breakout for PoE

Exposes EF/RF lens control lines for PoE-powered HE cameras.

M8 Connector Pinout and Lead Assignments

‍Notes: Pins 6 and 8 are connected to the camera and also brought out as a flying lead.

Specifications

• Provides power: Yes (via PoE)
• Exposed lines: pins 2, 3, 6, 7, 8
• Connector: M8×1 male
• Cable length: 2.0 m
• Flying-lead length: 200 mm

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Figure 4: HE Cable with GPIO and EF/RF Lens Breakouts for PoE-Powered Cameras

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HE GPIO BREAK: GPIO Breakout Cable

Breaks out all 8 pins of the M8 connector for integration flexibility. Can also be used to supply external power.

M8 Connector Pinout and Lead Assignments

‍Notes

• With PoE, leave pin 1 floating.
• Without PoE, use pin 1 with an external 12 V DIN-rail supply.
• For SFP+ models, pin 1 must supply 12 V.

Specifications

• Provides power: No
• Exposed lines: all GPIO, +12 V, and grounds
• Connector: M8×1 male
• Cable length: 2.0 m
• Flying-lead length: 200 mm

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Figure 5: HE GPIO Breakout Cable

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