Intercon 1, a division of Nortech Systems Inc., is the premier camera cable and cable assembly producer in the United States.

Leading the camera cable market for machine vision consumers since 1978, Intercon 1 specializes in custom and standard camera cables and assemblies. Delivering ground breaking vision technology support, Intercon 1 distributes to over 40 countries, due to its widespread consumer popularity.

Exciting developments over the past several years have occurred with the introduction of new vision technologies. Through this, innovative cameras have emerged - Camera Link HS, CoaXPress, and new USB 3.0 Vision cameras, joining well-established models such as Camera Link®, GigE Vision®. With these cameras come distinctive cable requirements and capabilities, such as data transfer rates, camera control, and trigger latency.

For these vision technologies, i.e., cameras, to function, irrespective of the type of technology, they all must have one thing connecting camera-to-computer and computer-to-camera: a cable.

[caption id="attachment_6976" align="alignright" width="251"]Intercon 1 Cables and Cable Assemblies Intercon 1 Cables and Cable Assemblies[/caption] Intercon 1 supplies the medical, scientific, industrial, military and security markets with Analog Video, Camera Link®, GigE Vision®, USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, FireWire™, InfiniFlex™, InterFlex™, Industrial-Rugged™, LASER, LVDS and CCD  with cables and cable assemblies, as well as OptiLink™ fiber optic extenders, DC/DC converters and accessories. With the ability to deliver not only readily available, stocked products, Intercon 1 can also provide specialized cables and assemblies for specific technologies such as Remote Head cables, Custom Bulk Cable, Custom Mold Tool, Design Assistance, Low Smoke/Halogen Free, and Water Tight. Cable specification requires multiple considerations: the outer jacket, conductors (what gauge and material, i.e., copper or aluminum), insulations (decide on a specific material, which is sometimes based on the application environment), fillers (used for adding strength, creating and continuing sequence within the cable, as well as filling gaps, making the cable have a more rounded look), binders (used to bundle specific conductors, or, isolate specific conductors and shields), identification (cable type, manufacturer certification temperature, volt or fire rating, etc.) and shields, which manage electromagnetic interference. Consider the camera vision application prior to deciding on the needed cable – is it a static or dynamic application? Will the camera and/or cable be exposed to vibration, temperature moisture or sunlight? Will it be fixed or moving? Will there be noise interference or EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) from additional equipment in the area that could hinder its effectiveness? After the installation, will the camera and/or cable need to be accessed? Will the cable be exposed to motion, to rolling flex or torsional flex? Again, the application dynamic is of crucial importance. The Intercon 1 industrial High Flex Cat6a Gig E cables are designed to interface Gig E and Gig E Vision cameras straightforwardly to a computer, absolutely eliminating the need for frame grabbers. Cables are double shielded to ensure the best electrical performance, and a thumbscrew-locking feature guarantees the interface will remain secure regardless of motion and vibration. Supporting the rapidly emerging Camera Link® standard, Nortech Systems Intercon 1 established a robust, industrial grade, high-flex cable assembly. Camera Link® is a camera-to-frame-grabber interface specification centered on implementation of National Semiconductor’s Channel Link technology. Camera Link defines a single connector for both the frame grabber and the camera, thus ensuring that all products bearing the Camera Link® logo are interchangeable with each other. With Intercon 1’s high performance right angle cable, Camera Link®’s versatility and resilience are also increased in restricted space applications. Fabricated to surpass 10 million flex cycles in the most extreme conditions, Intercon 1’s unique cable continues to transmit high quality USB 2.0 signals through bending, torsion, and pulling, and makes the perfect solution for industrial USB applications. For USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB), permits data transfer rates ten times greater than that of USB 2.0. These tough cables deliver dependable interconnect from camera to computer. With a thumbscrew locking feature, it meets the USB 3.0 Vision standard requirements, and insures a secure connection to the camera. Increasing the AWG (American Wire Gage) size allows better performance over longer distance, compared to smaller AWG cables. Ruggedized USB 2.0/3.0 assemblies are also available. When thinking about custom assemblies, Intercon 1 offers the industry’s largest selection of cable, connector and right angle orientation choices; ruggedized USB 2.0/3.0 assemblies and High Flex cable assemblies and testing. High Flex Cat 6a Cable Assemblies for robotic grade cables with a wide range of motion, and a large selection of “hard to find” cables for legacy systems. With a strong commitment to quality, regulatory and compliance needs, Intercon 1 cables will meet the needs of the camera, the installation, and their guarantee for satisfaction. Whether customizable bulk cables, connectors, or connector orientation, or the many industry standard camera connectors (most are gold plated) that are readily stocked, Intercon 1 cables are the top choice. Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. offers Intercon 1 standard cables, and the skill to customize the cables and assemblies. Committed to delivering value added solutions with the highest levels of technical support, customer service and quality hardware, Aegis is your definitive choice when selecting Intercon 1 cables and assemblies.