--- title: "Extended Vicon Valkyrie system cables" canonical: "https://help.vicon.com/space/Valkyrie/1763022/Extended%20Vicon%C2%A0Valkyrie%20system%20cables" format: markdown --- The following tables list the cables, which are used in the types of systems described in [Extend a basic Valkyrie system](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1756221), including adding a Vicon Lock. > Macro (toc) 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](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Valkyrie/pages/1758152).  > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) ## 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). > Macro (scroll-tablelayout) | **Cable name** | **Vicon Lock end** | **Switch end** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lock to PoE++ Cat 6 Ethernet cable (5m) | > Macro (inline-media-image) 8-pin RJ45 plug | > Macro (inline-media-image)   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](#LockSwitchToDataSwitch). ## Power switch to data switch cable Use these cables (with [transceivers](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Connect/pages/1620789) 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.  > Macro (scroll-tablelayout) | **Cable name** | **Power switch end** | **Data switch end** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3m passive SFP+ Direct Attach Cable | > Macro (inline-media-image) SFP+ plug | > Macro (inline-media-image) SFP+ plug | 3m passive SFP+ Direct Attach Cable | | Ethernet extension cable (50m) | > Macro (inline-media-image) 8-pin RJ45 plug | > Macro (inline-media-image) 8-pin RJ45 plug | 50m Cat6 (minimum) Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors | | SFP+ extension cable (50m) | > Macro (inline-media-image) 8-pin RJ45 plug | > Macro (inline-media-image) 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 | > Macro (inline-media-image) RJ45 socket | > Macro (inline-media-image) SFP+ plug | SFP+ transceiver, converts SFP+ ports to copper 10GBase-T up to 80 meters | > Macro (anchor) ## 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](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Connect/pages/1620789) in the [Setup and Connectivity documentation](https://help.vicon.com/space/Connect). > Macro (scroll-tablelayout) | **Cable name** | **Lock switch end** | **Data switch end** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lock switch to data switch cable Cat 6 Ethernet cable (5m) | > Macro (inline-media-image) 8-pin RJ45 plug | > Macro (inline-media-image)   8-pin RJ45 plug with transceiver | Shielded RJ45 Standard 1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet network cable (Cat 6) | | SFP-10G-T-PLU SFP+ Transceiver | > Macro (inline-media-image) RJ45 socket | > Macro (inline-media-image) 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. > Macro (scroll-tablelayout) | **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 | > Macro (inline-media-image)   Weidmüller connector   (plugs into Analog Input (8 channels) x8) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   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](https://vicon-help.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/Connect/pages/1608983) in the *Vicon Systems Setup Guide*. | | Phono (RCA) cable (plus device-dependent plug) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   RCA phono plug (plugs into Sync Out (GPO) x8) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   Device dependent | Enables connection to third-party devices that require synchronization or triggering. | | Phono (RCA) cable (plus device-dependent plug) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   RCA phono plug (plugs into Remote Control In Start and Stop x2) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   Device dependent | Enables connection to third-party devices that can trigger (start and stop) capture. | | BNC cable | > Macro (inline-media-image)   BNC – 75 Ω (ohm) (plugs into Broadcast Sync (VITC) In) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   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 | > Macro (inline-media-image)   XLR plug (male) (plugs into LTC (Timecode) balanced In) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   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 | > Macro (inline-media-image)   3-pin mini-DIN (plugs into VESA Sync In) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   Device dependent | Enables the connection of VESA Stereo devices for genlocking. | > Macro (scroll-pagebreak) ## 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: > Macro (scroll-tablelayout) | **Cable name / part no.** | **Vicon Lock end** | **Vicon Lock end** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Lock-to-Lock synchronizing cable | > Macro (inline-media-image)   3-pin plug (plugs into Link Input/Output) | > Macro (inline-media-image)   3-pin plug (plugs into Link Input/Output) | Proprietary cable for synchronizing an additional Lock. Mini cord connector with 3 male contacts. |