User`s Manual
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1. c Rotate Black Level Control to Maximum d Set Head Shutter Control to Off Picture Saturated Check or try the following 1 Video Output Cable Terminated Into 75022 2 Light Level Too High a Reduce Lens Setting b Set Gain Control into Auto c Rotate Black Level Control towards Minimum d Use Shutter Control Warrantv The DAGE MTI IR 1000 is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship in normal use for a period of one year from the original date of purchase from DAGE MTI This warranty does not apply to units which have been subject to abuse neglect accident improper installation or on which the serial number has been removed or damaged Units that have been altered without the prior permission of DAGE MTI are not covered by this warranty This warranty does not apply to other equipment furnished by DAGE MTI which is listed or otherwise identified as manufactured by another and therefore shall be covered by the other manufactures applicable warranty Limitations 1 This warranty is valid only if the malfunctioning unit is returned to DAGE MTI service depot This warrantv does not cover on location service If warrantv work is needed the following should be contacted DAGE MTI INC Customer Service 701 N Roeske Ave Michigan Citv IN 46360 219 872 5514 Fax 219 872 5559 service dagemti com 2 This warranty does not cover a Problems caused by or inflicted upon associated equip2. The GAIN of the IR 1000 can be either in a manually adjustable or in an automatic mode In AUTO the output of the camera is determined by the internal automatic gain control AGC circuitry which will adjust the camera gain in order to keep the output signal at a full level This is particularly useful when viewing low contrast highlights and rotating the Black Level control to stretch the low contrast highlights into a signal that 1s easier to examine Black Level The black level output is determined by this control When set to MAX the output video resides on a standard 50mV black pedestal The BLACK LEVEL control range allows blacks to be pulled down so that whites can be contrast enhanced and stretched Using this mode with the GAIN control in AUTO stretches the portion of the signal that is of interest When using external gating the BLACK LEVEL control is useful for removing unwanted light offsets due to effects such as lens scattering and low level background light Microscope Use A Initial Set up 1 Set switches on rear of camera head as follows SHUTTER to OFF FIELD FRAME to FRAME 2 Use the TEST signal to adjust the associated equipment as outlined in the Test section on the previous page B Forms of Transmitted Light 1 Set GAIN to AUTO and BLACK LEVEL to MAX 2 Adjust light so white highlights are just under saturation 3 Turn BLACK LEVEL control for the proper contrast C Live or Real time Fluorescence 1 S
3. the single interface cable Gating can be accomplished by simply using the DAGE MTI Investigater to control the gate time display and store the image or by using a computer with a frame grabber Figure 1 shows some typical setups of the IR 1000 INVESTIGATER CONTROL MONITOR UNIT VID OUT VID IN COMPUTER bi IR 1000 FR CCD CAMERA CAMERA CONTROL POWER l POWER SUPPLY CORD IR 1000 VID OUT CONNECTED TO MONITOR CAMERA OPERATION IN NON GATING REAL TIME MODE IR 1000 CONNECTED TO INVESTIGATER CONTROL UNIT GATING AND FRAME STORE OPERATION CONTROLLED BY INVESTIGATER CONTROL UNIT IR 1000 CONNECTED TO A COMPUTER GATING AND FRAME STORE OPERATION CONTROLLED BY COMPUTER IR 1000 HEAD Figure 1 IR 1000 Connections CAMERA VID OUT Figure 2 IR 1000 Control Rear Panel Power Connect the external switching supply to the rear panel s POWER connector and to a suitable power source in the range of 95VAC to 250VAC Ensure that an approved AC cord is used to attach the supply to the AC mains Camera This 12 pin Hirose connector supplies all of the power and interface to the IR 1000 camera head Always ensure that the camera head is attached to the control unit before turning the control unit on NOTE The interconnect cable between the camera head and the control unit has different sex connectors The control unit end has a yellow stripe labeled CCU Be certain to use the c
4. will differ in intensity between the two fields To inhibit the readout of the CCD simplv ground the center pin on the GATE connector The camera will readout the two fields immediatelv following the ground release of the CCD Gate signal The CCD Gate input is compatible with standard CMOS tvpe logic interfaces Gated Image Time Captured se Image v Camera l A Vid Out External Gate In Figure 5 External Gate Timing amp Video Readout NOTE When utilizing gating the SHUTTER control on the Camera Head must be OFF and the FIELD FRAME switch must be set to FRAME Also the Control Units GAIN switch should be set to MAN and the GAIN control should be set at MIN in order to keep the image from becoming too noisy Electronic Shutter The IR 1000 camera svstem can be shuttered in order to decrease the sensitivitv If electronic shuttering is desired turn the SHUTTER switch to ON and use the following diagram to set the SHUTTER SPEED switch CAMERA HEAD REAR PANEL DONOT USE SHUTTER SPEED TO CONTROL VIDEO OUT DC IN SVNC FIELD FRAME SRUTT R SHUTTER ON OFF INTEGRATION MODE SHUTTER SPEED SECONDS 1 60 EIA 1 100 1 50 CCIR 1 120 CCIR 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 NOTE THE BLACK SQUARE INDICATES THE SWITCH TAB POSITION Figure 6 Electronic Shutter Settings Connector Pin outs Power This 5 pin DIN connector receives DC power from the exter
5. User s Manual DAGE MTI IR 1000 IR CCD Camera Purchaser s Record Model Name DAGE MTI IR 1000 Serial Number Dealer s Name Dealer s Address Dealer s Phone Number Date Purchased P O Number Introduction The DAGE MTI IR 1000 camera svstem is based upon a 1 2 Interline CCD that produces high resolution imaging into the near IR spectrum The CCD employs a state of the art microlens design to increase the light gathering capability of the CCD The simplistic front panel design of the IR 1000 control unit allows easy access to the Gain and Black Level controls that provide a vast adjustment range A Test switch provides a stair step pattern for rapid calibration or troubleshooting of the attached equipment such as a monitor or frame grabber The read out of the sensor can be inhibited by an external Gate pulse which allows increased integration times in low light level situations The flexibility of the DAGE MTI IR 1000 camera system makes it the camera of choice in almost any imaging situation DAGE MTI offers our customers state of the art video technology with an eye on your image Installation The IR 1000 camera head connects directly into the control unit Power for the control is supplied by an external switching supply that 15 provided Ensure that a correct AC power cord is used in accordance with local safety standards All power and interconnections to the IR 1000 camera head are supplied through
6. et for best visual fluorescence using evepieces 2 Set GAIN to AUTO and BLACK LEVEL to MAX 3 Turn BLACK LEVEL control for best black background D Gated low Light Level Fluorescence 1 Follow steps l 3 in part C above for live fluorescence 2 Set GAIN to MAN and control to MIN 3 Select Gate Integration time and initiate Note Increasing MAN GAIN can shorten the Gate time However this may cause the image to be very noisy Gating The IR 1000 camera svstem can be externallv gated in order to increase the sensitivitv Inhibiting the readout of the CCD s image allows light to gather in the CCD for extended periods of time An external gating pulse defines the gate time of the camera through the GATE connector Gating can be accomplished bv simplv using the DAGE MTI Investigater or by using a computer If a computer is used follow the timing recommendations as follows The timing of the External Gate pulse requires that the pulse occur sometime during the field immediatelv before the COD readout is to be inhibited Figure 4 shows the relationship of the CCD transfer to the output video signal Start of V sync y pou il 20us Video Qut CCD Transfer Figure 4 Video to CCD Transfer Timing As long as the gate pulse edges occur before the CCD transfer the correct timing will occur Care should be taken to ensure that the CCD is gated for an even number of fields If an odd number of fields are gated the resultant image
7. ment such as digitizing systems video tape recorders cameras microscopes etc b Damage caused by accident misuse improper power source fire flood lightning other acts of God war and repair or alteration by other than a DAGE MTI authorized service organization c Labor or incurred charges required in removing or installing the Product down time failure of the Product to perform properly and any consequential damages d Transit damage 3 Unit must be properly packaged in original packing if possible when being returned under warranty DAGE MTI me 701 N Roeske Ave Michigan City IN 46360 219 872 5514 Fax 219 872 5559 E mail dage dagemti com http www dagemti com 970150 01 8 1 02
8. nal switching e power supply The supply plugs into an 3 4 q appropriate AC outlet and provides all 2 of the necessary voltages to the IR 1000 Pin out of the POWER Connector is as follows PIN FUNCTION 1 GND 2 GND 3 N C 4 12V Power In 12VDC 25mA 5 12V Power In 12VDC 275mA NOTE The external power supply has no user accessible parts Refer maintenance to a qualified technician Video The output video of the IR 1000 is present at this BNC connector The signal is 1Vp p terminated into 750 Care should be taken to avoid no termination or double termination of the output video which would result in incorrect video levels Camera This 12 pin Hirose connector supplies all of the power and interface to the camera head There are no user level connections recommended into this connector Contact Dage MTI for optional cable lengths Pin out of the CAMERA Connector is as follows PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION 1 GND 7 Head Auto Gain 2 12V to Head 8 Gate GND 3 Video GND 9 Gate In 4 Video from Head 10 N C 5 N C 11 N C 6 Gain to Head 12 N C Gate This BNC connector can be used to provide input of a gate pulse in order to increase the sensitivity by inhibiting the readout of the CCD s image and allowing light to gather in the CCD for extended periods of time before readout Connect to a computer or the DAGE MTI Investigater The CCD Gate input is compatible with standard CMOS type logic in
9. orrect cable end at the control unit and head in order to avoid damage which could void the warrantee Video This BNC connector supplies video output of the IR 1000 system The signal is 1 Vp p terminated into 7502 Be careful to avoid double termination of the output video which would result in incorrect video levels Connect to a monitor computer or the DAGE MTI Investigater as required NOTE Do not use the VIDEO OUT connector on the camera head This will cause incorrect video levels to be sent to the control and the signal at the camera head will be double terminated Gate This BNC connector can be used to provide input of a gate pulse in order to increase the sensitivity by inhibiting the readout of the CCD s image and allowing light to gather in the CCD for extended periods of time before readout Connect to a computer or the DAGE MTI Investigater Operation GAIN BLACK LEVEL mE y MAX 111000 MAX E Figure 3 IR 1000 Control Front Panel Power This switch controls the power to the IR 1000 The green light indicates when the power is on Test The TEST switch provides a 10 step stair pattern for rapid calibration or troubleshooting of the attached equipment such as a monitor or frame grabber With the TEST switch on adjust the monitor or frame grabber until the whitest step is just under the point of saturation and the darkest step is as dark as possible while visible without clipping Gain
10. terfaces 5V Readout Gnd Gate Specifications Pick up Device Signal to Noise Shading Sensitivitv Minimum Illumination Active Picture Elements Picture Element Size Horizontal Resolution Effective Vertical Lines Pixel Clock Freq Vertical Rate Horizontal Rate Weight Control Unit Power Supplv Camera Head Size Control Unit Power Supplv Camera Head Operating Temperature Input Voltage 1 2 Interline CCD w microlens 56db lt 5 overall 05 fc 0 5 lux 3200K 00035 fc 0035 lux RS 170 CCIR 768 x 494 752 H x 582 V 8 4um H x 8 6um H x 9 8um V 8 3um V 570 TVL 560 TVL 485 2 1 interlace 575 2 1 interlace 14 318 MHz 14 1875 MHz 59 94 Hz 50 Hz 15 734 Hz 15 625 Hz 1 48 Ib 0 67 Kg 0 75 Ib 0 34 Kg 0 25 Ib 11 Kg 5V W x 14 H x 8 L 2J W x 1 4 H x 4 L DA W x 1 H x 3 L 0 to 40 95VAC to 250VAC Relative Response 100 80 60 40 20 0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 Length nm Figure 7 IR 1000 Spectral Sensitivitv Troubleshooting No Picture Check or try the following 1 Camera Power On a External Power Supply Attached b AC Power On c LED on Control Unit On 2 Head Connected to Control 3 Monitor Connected to Control Video Output a Monitor Power On 3 Light Level Too Low a Open Camera Lens b Set Gain Control into Auto
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