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# Survey3 Camera Cables

<figure><img src="/files/QADvnRisgNznXRMexfm3" alt="" width="375"><figcaption><p>DAQ-A Cable (Type 1): Power from Cameras</p></figcaption></figure>

There are 2 types of cables that connect the Survey3 camera to the DAQ-A.

## DAQ-A Cable (Type 1): Power to DAQ

This cable powers the DAQ-A from the camera(s). Either the camera(s) power is coming from its internal battery, or external USB power is connected to the camera(s).

<figure><img src="/files/pqlBHs5rnvhz96aBDCTK" alt=""><figcaption><p>DAQ-A Cable: Power to DAQ-A Wiring Diagram</p></figcaption></figure>

## DAQ-A Cable (Type 2): Power to Survey3 Cameras

This cable powers the camera(s) from the DAQ-A. If you are powering the DAQ-A using the micro USB port you can power the cameras using the DAQ-A Type 2 cables. You can choose to remove the camera batteries if desired when external power is provided.

<figure><img src="/files/sLMG6n0vBAD0BZZWw4MP" alt=""><figcaption><p>DAQ-A Cable: Power to Survey3 Cameras Wiring Diagram</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Always stop the data logging before disconnecting power to the DAQ-A!
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/FPB5dkKOjaupWCIHU6SB" alt=""><figcaption><p>DAQ-A Cables Comparison</p></figcaption></figure>