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FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual

1. In order to prevent injury to yourself and others and to prevent damage to property carefully observe the following safety precautions Photron has given its full attention to the safety of this product However the extent of damage and injury potentially caused by ignoring the contents of the safety precautions and using the product incorrectly is explained next Please pay careful attention to the content of the safety precautions when using the product LX caution This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a serious injury JN arning This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a moderate injury or that damage to physical property will occur The safety precautions to be observed are explained with the following symbols A This symbol indicates actions that require caution S This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided Q This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed aSaDdOO OD OO AN Warning Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug Do not damage the cable modify it use it near a heater excessively bend twist or pull upon it place heavy objects on it or bundle it Using the cable when damaged can cause fire electric shoc
2. 2 1 About the Camera s Components and Accessories 2 2 Part Names 2 3 Device Connections 2 4 Basic Keypad Operation 13 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 About the Camera s Components and Accessories 2 1 1 Components 2 1 The system s standard components are listed below Remove the components from the packaging and check the camera controller and accessories 1 Camera Controller 1 2 Imager Camera Head with Tripod Adapter 1 3 Camera Cable 1 4 AC Adapter AC Cable 1 5 Hexagonal Flange Back Adjustment Wrench 1 5 mm 1 6 Gigabit Ether Interface Cable LAN Cable 1 7 Gigabit Ehternet Setup Procedure 1 8 IP Label 5 9 FASTCAM series Setup Disk Driver Application 1 2 Accessories Options The following options are available for the FASTCAM MC1 o_o Battery Power Supply Unit LCD Monitor Keypad NF Mount NF mount Lenses 3 5mm 6mm 12 mm focal lengths Dedicated Carrying Case a oe oe E a Extra Imager monochrome color 14 2 1 3 Models of FASTCAM MC1 Series A total of 12 different models are available with the FASTCAM MC1 depending on the features each of them has such as the frame speed color or monochrome and the memory capacity All models are shown in the following list Maximum frame Memory Model name speed size 15 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual
3. This section explains the layout of the manual Introduction An explanation of the manual and safety precautions is located here Chapter 1 Overview An overview and explanation of the features of the FASTCAM MC1 are located here Chapter 2 Setup An overview of the components that make up the FASTCAM MC1 how to connect the imager basic keypad operation the battery and a list of items that should be checked before using the camera are also explained here Chapter 3 Recording Operations related to recording are explained here Chapter 4 Playback Operations related to playing back record images are explained here Chapter 5 Connecting a PC The procedure for connecting the FASTCAM MC1 to a PC is explained here Refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for additional details on using the PC to control the camera Chapter 6 System Settings Displayed settings and other detailed system settings are explained here Chapter 7 Product Specifications The camera s specifications are found here Chapter 8 Warranty The warranty is explained here Chapter 9 Contacting Photron Contact information to use to contact Photron if the camera malfunctions or a portion of the manual is unclear 3 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual
4. 2 22 OOODODl1OG ce a el mAH II m maz gzmmm 7 OUN rm A REC RES RES RES ADJ SHU DIS SYN RES RES OTH SEN USE RES RES ofi ER ER ER US LO PL C ER ER ER SO R ER ER lt lt wna ow lt lt mms ar ur QD car 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 5 Select the input signal with the ARROW T J keys Select ON OTHERS POS positive polarity or ON OTHERS NEG negative polarity according to the polarity of the external synchronization signal 6 When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting 83 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 7 Output the signal from the synchronization device and verify that the camera recognizes the output frequency and synchronizes its frame rate The recognized frame rate will display in the lower left of the video monitor The frequency of the synchronization signal cannot be changed during the LIVE or recording state This is out of spec assurance The synchronization signal can be changed if you repeat steps 1 through 7 after changing the frequency If no synchronization signal is input or the input signal is under 60Hz 50Hz during steps 3 7 the display shows NO SYNC INPUT The display will show 1 fps which indicates that there is no synchronization signal present If steps 3 through 7 are set with inputting signal over the capacities of each model the display shows OVER SYNC INPUT
5. The LED on the front of the camera controller indicates that the synchronization signal is being input If the synchronization signal is lost the LED will extinguish A minute error occurs in the input synchronization signal due to the construction of the internal circuitry of this function For the FASTCAM MC1 an error of 1 Hz can occur For example when performing external device synchronization inputting a synchronization signal of 10000HZ the error is 10000 Hz 1 Hz 9999 fps to 10001 fps 84 3 12 5 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Type Synchronized Recording Using the function frame rate synchronization recording in the previous section 3 12 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices mixed type synchronized recording can be performed with other Photron high speed cameras except some older products In particular the FASTCAM APX RS FASTCAM SA1 and the FASTCAM MH4 10K are also compatible with collective control by the PFV control software CAMERA No 2 CAMERA No 1 MASTER BNC Cable The Standard Procedure 1 Decide the master camera the source of the synchronization signal and the slave camera the cameras that will operate synchronized to the signal from the master Basically by making the master camera the camera with the lowest maximum frame rate that can be set you can avoid setting a synchronization signal speed that the slave camera canno
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7. 3 Verify that the resolution displayed in the lower left corner of the video monitor changes as the resolution is changed 2000FP5 lt 512x512 gt 0 172000s Photron The resolution display in the lower part of the screen changes 4 The display of the record time available for recording also changes at the same time 13 18 47 Reference 7 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution 42 3 3 Selecting the Shutter Soeed In the FASTCAM MC1 the shutter speed is independent of the frame rate and it is possible to control the exposure time for a recording using the electric shutter By making an exposure that is of a shorter period than the frame rate high speed objects can be photographed blur free Shutter speed can be set from 1 frame sec to a maximum of 1 160 000 sec approximately 6 2u sec Reference 7 1 6 Shutter Speed List The procedure for selecting the shutter speed is explained next 3 3 1 Setting the Shutter Soeed 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode 13 18 47 Verify that LIVE is displayed at the top of the monitor 2 Press the SHUTTER AY keys Pressing the A key raises the shutter speed and pressing the Y key lowers the shutter speed FRAME RATE 3 Verify that the shutter speed displayed in the lower left corner of the video monitor changes as the shutter speed is changed 2000FPS5 512x512 C 172000s Photron The shutter speed in the lower part of the screen
8. In an environment where DHCP is used the camera s IP address can be acquired from the DHCP server Setting Procedure 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the DHCP from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key m To PArarmirr Viton tote LILLI TAL LA a R R R R A S D 8 R mate sos mmm Sp 2000FP5 512x512 1 72000s Prorron TAL IZF SET TAAGA PMA OoPrPwnaazZogm 4 o440Omm 7 omcm 7Aow Vein 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm When OFF is selected the IP address specified in the previous section 5 1 2 Setting the Camera Controller s IP Address is valid When ON is selected the IP address is acquired from the DHCP server and the acquired IP address is valid If the system is not connected to the DHCP server the IP address is acquired when a connection to the server is made It is possible to verify the acquired IP address with the DIGITAL I F SET menu In this case the IP address cannot be changed When using the system with DHCP on set the IP address on the PFV to Auto detection For details refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 109 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Connecting a PC 5 1 4 Connecting the PC to Multiple Cameras With PFV3 the FASTCAM MC1 control software one PC can connect to and control multiple FASTCAM MC1 or other Photron hi speed camera syst
9. Pp and rewind the FR key lt lt to search for the desired scene 3 When the desired scene is found press the PAUSE key II and playback will be paused 4 Verify that the Il mark is displayed on the screen 5 By pressing playback the PLAY key gt or reverse playback the REV key lt q the frame is advanced or reversed one frame at a time By pressing fast forward the FF key p gt or rewind the FR key lt lt q the frame is advanced in ten frames at a time 98 4 4 Enlarging and Shrinking the Playback Screen Zoom Fit Scroll On the FASTCAM MC1 recording is done with a sensor that has a maximum resolution of 512x512 pixels When displaying the images on an NTSC monitor the resolution of the image is larger vertically than the monitor resolution 640 x 480 pixels therefore a slight portion of the top and bottom of the image will not be displayed on the monitor in the normal 1 1 display mode Also when the vertical resolution of the image is lowered to 512 x 256 for example the image will be smaller than the video monitor s resolution in a 1 1 display mode In these cases by using the fit function the image will be instantly enlarged or shrunk to the appropriate resolution to fill the screen Additionally by using the zoom function the image can be enlarged or shrunk by the set zoom factor making it possible to verify details or look over the entire scene The video output
10. as an example the FASTCAM MC1 can be synchronized with a dynamic body that spins at 1350 revolutions a second to conduct high speed recording at 1350 fos This can open up broad applications that were unavailable until now Conceptual Diagram of External Synchronized Recording 1350 Hz Sync Pulse Generator Synchronization Signals That Can Be Input When conducting frame rate synchronization recording on the FASTCAM MC1 the signal that can be input must meet the following conditions TTL level positive polarity or negative polarity The capable signal frequency of each models are as following Minimum Frequency Maximum Frequency 500 models 60Hz 50Hz PAL 10 000Hz 2K models 60Hz 50Hz PAL 2 000Hz 10K models 60Hz 50Hz PAL 500Hz 82 Camera Settings 1 Input the synchronization signal from the device to be recorded into the camera Connect the synchronizing device s output signal to the camera controllers SYNC IN connector using a BNC cable 2 When the synchronization signal is input to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED yellow on the front of the camera controller will light 3 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 4 Select the SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys 13 46 49 o l v zZ MAANA XK LTDL Ad J gt M4 lt a mogg Mooo Hrh 4 ccc2r aH ee ee ee B E eS eed pee ee Z ogoro O amns
11. qT L R R R 0 R R lt lt lt NnDN lt lt lt PINS lt lt 0 E E E U qT P G E E E S R E E CACAMa Towa 2000FPS 512x512 a Photron 3 Select BRIGHT CONTRAST or COLOR with the keypad T J keys and press the ENTER key DISPLAY 7 AST E BRIGHT Setting Change the LCD s brightness with the keypad T 4 keys The ft key brightens the 4 key darkens m CONTRAST Setting Change the LCD s contrast with the keypad T 4 keys The tT key increases the contrast the 4 key decreases the contrast m COLOR Seiting Change the LCD s tint with the keypad T 4 keys 117 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 System Settings 6 2 Other Detailed Settings 6 2 1 Setting the Date Time Set the FASTCAM MC1 s internal clock Set the date or time it can be displayed within the recorded image Once the date time is set the entered values are saved even when the system power is turned off 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select TIME SET from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 3 The TIME SET setting items TIME SET DATE 7 08 30 TIME 14 00 52 ped I TIME SET Increase Decrease A value TIME 00 00 00 l lt Move to ltem 5 When finished entering the settings press the ENTER key to complete 118 6 2 2 Post Recording Auto Playback Setting AUTO PLAY The FASTCAM MC1 is equipped w
12. use caution as the settings below will not be saved by using STORE function ZOOM Settings FIT Settings O LOW LIGHT Settings O KEYPAD LCD Settings The following settings are saved by menu selection regardless the use of STORE 1 Gigabit Ether IP address net mask gateway Video out NTSC PAL selection 35 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 4 6 Menu Manual Reference List The menu has the structure shown below Submenu Manual Reference Page S MANUALTRIGGER P52 RESERVED me OSOSC S S e SSS RESERVED ____ COLORENHANGEMENT Pes OOO LUTSELECT Pea EDGE ENHANCEMENT P68 HUTTER SHUTTERMODE Paa DISPLAY P 113 CURSOR P11 RGB ems NTSC PAL P16 keeno y YNC IN OUT TRIGTTLIN JP 72 sewon fr GENARALOUT P36 TRIGTTLINDELAY Pae Sync NDeLy P88 TRIGOUTWIOTH Pae SYNC OUTDELAY P89 SYNC OUTWIDTH P89 EXPOSE OUTDELAY Peo O O ae oS e SC S RESERVED e DHCP P1009 mmes Pans DATETIME Pn mory Pans systemRev Pazi FACTORY DEFAULTS P120 ENCOR GAN SER SW SET a e Oo SUSER P a e S d SSCS e e Eo e o ep oO NO NO D 36 2 4 7 Saving Accessing Camera Settings A maximum of four camera configuration settings can be saved to a FASTCAM MC1 How to save access those settings is explained next In addition refer to Chapter 3 Recording for a detailed explanation of how to make the settings for each imager 1 On the keypad press the n
13. 13 21 50 2 Press the REC READY key on the keypad The system enters the recording ready state Verify that the LIVE display in the top of the screen has changed to READY 13 22 05 48 3 Press the REC key on the keypad and the trigger is input The screen display shows ENDLESS This puts the system into a state where the images are continuously written to memory in a loop 13 22 05 13 22 22 4 Press the REC key on the keypad again and the trigger is input The screen display changes to REC By doing this the images before and after when the trigger was input are saved and the recording operation ends Verify that the REC display has changed to LIVE ENDLESS 13 22 22 Trigger Input m Recording Ends 13 21 50 5 Recording is finished 49 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 3 END Mode END mode is a trigger mode where the content recorded immediately before the trigger is input is saved to memory This mode is suitable for recording a high speed phenomenon where it is hard to predict when the important action will start and stop For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory for two seconds of recording the REC key is pressed as shown in the diagram below and the two seconds of high speed video immediately before when the trigger was input are saved 2046 frames 2 0 sec l i ae 2 e AN N A kK i i REC STARTI A e Recording in END Mode
14. 8 Edge Enhancement Function Edges within the recorded image are enhanced in three steps with the FASTCAM MC1 s edge enhancement setting 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad then select the EDGE ENHANCEMENT from the ADJUSTMENT submenu and press the ENTER key mJ a Pa es i i R R R A S D S R R 0 S U i R mmeanmmm Doin CACAMAZTLnMZznccinwwo MmawArmMmmow cITmMMo 50 ODD M va lt lt nwn lt lt PTS LAL mms 2 The setting items are displayed The function of each item is explained in the list below CEMENT EMENT OFF Turns edge enhancement mode off MODE 1 Sets the amount of edge enhancement to light MODE2 Sets the amount of edge enhancement to medium MODE3 Sets the amount of edge enhancement to heavy 3 Use the T 4 ARROW keys to select one of the modes listed above When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting 3 9 Setting the Sensor Gain The sensor gain setting is a setting that adjusts the amplitude voltage inside the sensor By increasing this setting when recording in low light the signal is amplified and the camera can take a higher gain brighter image However by amplifying the signal the noise components also increase resulting in decreased image quality or more noise The sensor gain can be set in two steps according to the subject to be photographed 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 With the ARROW T 4 keys se
15. 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 16 3 17 Selecting the Frame Rate Selecting the Resolution Selecting the Shutter Speed selecting the Trigger Mode White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only Color Enhancement Adjustment Color Models Only LUT Look Up Table Operations Edge Enhancement Function setting the Sensor Gain Input Output Signal Types Using External Triggers Using External Synchronization Signals GENERAL Out Signal Settings Signal Delay Direct Trigger Function Using USER SW Programmable Switch Status Key 39 Chapter 3 Recording 3 1 Selecting the Frame Rate Images can be captured with the FASTCAM MC1 from 60 50 PAL to 2000 fps using the full 512x512 pixel resolution of the image sensor For frame rates higher than 2000 fps high speed photography is achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor The maximum frame speed available with an imager is varied by the type of the camera controller employed The procedure for selecting the frame rate is explained next 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode the image displayed is passed through from the camera If the system is in a mode other than LIVE mode press the keypad LIVE key When the system is in LIVE mode the LIVE key LED will be lit Live 13 18 47 Verify that LIVE is displayed at the top of the monitor 2 Press the FRAME RATE AY keys Pressing the A key raises the frame rate and pre
16. Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Part Names The FASTCAM MC1 is composed of multiple components which include the camera controller imager AC adapter and the control software Photron FASTCAM Viewer referred to below as PFV For each of the FASTCAM MC1 components 7 Do not use in an area with flammable gas or dust present Do not place in an unstable location such as on a wobbly platform or an incline Do not disassemble or modify Do not expose to liquids such as water Do not use in a manner with excessive force 2 2 1 Camera Controller Two different models are available depending on the memory capasity Model 1 with 1GB memory and Model 2 with 2 GB The models are further divided by the maximum frame speed Model 500 with maximum frame speed of 500 fos Model 2K 2 000 fps and Model 10K 10 000 fos They contain IC memory for saving images and they have been designed with the capability to save high speed images as uncompressed digital data The camera controller has a video output connector to display live and recorded images on a video monitor a Gigabit Ether interface to connect a PC to fully control the cameras or download data and various I O input output connectors for external synchronization trigger signals g P a PP Photr 3 os gS D CR A f l a Camera Controller Exterior 16 2 2 2 Camera Controller Part Names TRIGGER IN HEAD MEMORY BORD LED MAIN LED USER SW Power
17. ENHANCEMENT from the ADJUSTMENT submenu and press ENTER key ClACawag R R R R S D S R R 0 S U R R mmenm mm T omni AANZIT Mrmsvcarmm rnc oe CEMENT EMENT 3 Use the T 4 ARROW keys to select one of the modes listed above When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting Turns color enhancement mode off MODE1 Sets the x0 5 color enhancement Sets the x1 default color enhancement MODE3 Sets the x1 5 color enhancement MODE4 Sets the x2 color enhancement 63 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 7 LUT Look Up Table Operations The LUT Look Up Table refers to a reference table that defines the relationship between the pixel brightness gradation of the original image data taken and the brightness gradation displayed on a computer screen or video monitor The FASTCAM MC1 contains a hardware LUT function that can display the image data taken with improved contrast light and dark sharpness or makes an object in the image stand out by emphasizing a specified gray level range LUT in the FASTCAM MC1 and the relationship between video output and the PC software is explained in this section A When saving an image with the brightness converted with LUT the image saved is the image that has had its brightness converted 3 7 1 Using Preset LUT Patterns Six LUT patterns have been preset in advance on the system Each of these patterns is explained in this
18. For example in a situation with a maximum record duration of two seconds the system can be easily configured to save 25 of the available time before the trigger is input and 75 after the REC key is pressed as shown in the diagram below and 0 5 seconds before and 1 5 seconds after the trigger is input are recorded and a total of two seconds of high speed video are saved 2048 frames 2 0 sec COC_ _ 1536 frames 1 5 sec 2s 2 A Pe Zy Des A 2 a 4 i f a le RL A LA LA OIL I Il A REC E Setting MANUAL Mode To use MANUAL mode the proportion of the number frames to record before and after the trigger must be set in advance before recording The procedure for making that setting is explained next 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 With the keypad ARROW keys select the MANUAL TRIGGER from the RECORD submenu and confirm with the ENTER key LIVE 13 24 38 START 4097FR 2 046s fic Ram O M MANUAL Mm EMM Moore yo OSS CSS Soa lt Vwa OS RE RE iga RE AD SH DI SY RE RE OT SE US RE RE COCA SE Lites He Bata mm a Am Mc S Te a 2000FP5 512x512 1 72000s Prorron 52 3 The display used to specify the before after trigger frame count is shown on the left side of the screen 13 24 53 2000FPS 512x512 172000s 4 The meaning of each item is explained next FRAME The number of frames to save
19. V V L 4 VV 39 83 B a A Le 45 01 lt 34 lt 29 S66 5 Y zZ Lo SY mem Y A 130 7 2 3 LCD Monitor Keypad All dimensions are in Millimeters mm 25 4 mm equal one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale 150 28 3 Photram OPRESET CPRESET2 O PRESETS CPRESET FF 248 45 FRAME RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER TRIGGER MODE FR REV PLAY PAUSE _STOP HEAD SELECT LON LIGHT t PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE EE C10 CStROLL OFI1T 1 1O BS 9 I SEGMENT PLAYBACK OLIE ORE REAYO REG a E C 131 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Product Specifications m Dimensions with Attached Hood 154 4 68 1 I Photron Q OMESTI COPRESET2 O PESE ORESH E FRAME RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER TRIGGER WODE Ny 7 N a a a wW WwW WwW VW RR NO N O E S lt lt lt gt gt gt T
20. changed to READY 13 25 38 13 25 56 3 Press the keypad REC key and to input the trigger The screen display shows ENDLESS This puts the system into a state where the images are continuously written to memory ina loop 13 25 56 54 4 Press the keypad REC key again and the trigger is input The screen display changes to REC By doing this the images before and after when the trigger was input are saved and the recording operation ends Verify that the REC display has changed to LIVE Trigger Inout Recording Ends 13 25 38 5 Recording is finished 55 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 5 RANDOM Mode RANDOM mode is a trigger mode where each time a trigger is input only a predetermined number of frames are saved to memory For example this function is convenient for a photographic subject which is an irregular and repeated phenomenon which can have a trigger output produced for each cycle or occurrence The number of frames recorded each time the trigger is input can be set as desired in one frame increments from one frame to the maximum of all the recordable frames available 4 frames 4 frames canal A REC oe REC E Setting RANDOM Mode Frame Count To use RANDOM mode the number of frames to save each time the trigger is input must be set in advance before recording The procedure for making that setting is explained next 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the
21. digital zoom functions and how to use them are explained here 99 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Playback 4 4 1 Video Screen Fit Display For video output on the FASTCAM MC1 the size of the image at different resolutions is adjusted so that it is displayed at its maximum size on the screen The following example explains an example where a 512x128 pixel screen is being fit to the video screen 1 Press the FIT 1 1 key on the keypad HEAD SELECT LOW LiGHT E 640x480 NTSC w smu T 2 The video screen s display size changes and the recording area is displayed at its maximum size on the screen 640x480 NTSC 640x160 3 Press the FIT 1 1 key again to return to the original size HEAD SELECT LOW UoH 640x480 NTSC w 512x128 A 100 4 4 2 Displaying the Video Screen Enlarged Zoom For video output on the FASTCAM MC1 the image can be displayed zoomed enlarged 1 Press the ZOOM SCROLL key on the keypad HEAD SELECT a LOW UGT 2 The ZOOM key LED on the keypad will light The ZOOM message and the current zoom factor will also be displayed in the upper right of the video output screen 3 With the ARROW fT 4 keys enlarge or shrink The center of the image displayed on the screen is maintained while the image is enlarged or reduced zoom in zoom out J 101 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Playback 4 4 3 Scrolling the Video Screen For video
22. input on the FASTCAM MC1 The procedure for setting external input is explained below 1 Input the synchronization signal to the camera controller via the SYNC IN BNC connector as explained in section 2 2 9 I O Connectors 2 The LED yellow labeled SYNC IN on the front of the camera controller will light 3 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 4 Select the SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key INECAT Q UVA a MAOD N lt lt AJ Mooo ash 4 cCccc2 rn a H4 a os es mM oO 4 0 mM C M T 2H oor o gt 2 lt So mmn A Meow aga lt gt lt on lt 70 72 2 EE OOODOOMAID wa mAH FrI lt I m mm FTi A RE ifa ifa RE AD SH D SY ija RE OT SE US ifa RE CAOcAamaz Lise mmnsemin lt lt tn ow lt lt Oo gt mms 2000FPS 512x512 17 72000s Photron T5 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 5 The setting items are displayed The content of each item is explained in the chart below 7 Mooo HaP 4 a ml a er TR SY GE TR SY TR SY SY EX a COOONMOOMOD cf Signal Input Signal Menu Display Content Conditions 6 Select the menu to set with the ARROW T 4 keys 7 When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting 76 3 12 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal A synchronization signal
23. menu list will display 2 With the ARROW keys on the keypad select RANDOM FRAME from the RECORD submenu and confirm with the ENTER key 13 26 50 gt RAMDOM MANUAL mJ f mma2 lt se mmmn O A ar or tA m Pal RECORD RESERV RESERV RESERV ADJUST SHUTTE DISPLA SYNC RESERV RESERV OTHERS SENSOR USER RESERV RESERV C J S S J U 5 N S S H N E S S mms J 2000FPS 512x512 172000s 56 3 The RANDOM FRAME menu is shown on the left side of the screen Similar to the image below this display is used to specify the number of frames to be recorded for each trigger 13 27 03 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 4 Set the number of frames to save for one trigger input Operate the cursor with the keypad ARROW keys to set the desired frame count Up Raise Lower Value Down lt Left Move Frame Count Digit Right 5 When the setting is complete press the ENTER key to finish If the setting has been entered correctly For example when the trigger has been set to save 1000 frames the trigger mode display in the upper part of the screen will show RANDOM 1000FR as shown in the image below 13 28 01 57 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording M Recording in RANDOM Mode The procedure for recording in RANDOM mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera is in the
24. n ee MSYNC OUT WIDTH Setting Range 0 500 u s 2000 fps or higher 1 frame rate s in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu SYNC OUT WIDTH Set the output synchronization signal s pulsewidth Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW J keys move the digit with the gt keys SYNC OUT WIDTH ri S m U m EXPOSE OUT DELAY Setting Range 0 1 frame rate s in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu EXPOSE OUT DELAY The exposure period signal will be output later than normal delayed by the amount of time set here Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW fT 4 keys move the digit with the gt keys EXPOSE OUT DELAY m S m u n 00 0000900700s 89 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 15 Direct Trigger Function Normally for recording the READY key is input and the camera is put in the READY state then the trigger is input and the recording operation is performed However by setting the direct trigger mode the recording operation can be performed without the READY key input Settings 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the RECORDING TYPE from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key TAL I F SET Mmm zop acm lt m J lt wv TAANOA mma lt sosmmer TON Anns vw lt i TI D lt rm crv mm od cf RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS
25. output on the FASTCAM MC1 the image can be displayed zoomed enlarged 1 Press the ZOOM SCROLL key on the keypad This button is shared with the zoom function so verify that the SCROLL key LED on the keypad is illuminated HEAD SELECT LOW ugt Fit oT VESIN 2 The SCROLL message is displayed in the upper right of the video output screen 3 Scroll the screen with the ARROW keys When the shot area is already fully displayed in the video screen scroll cannot be used up down left right 102 4 5 Segment of Interest Playback The playback of images shot at high speed takes an extraordinary amount of time For example when played back at a normal 30 fps one second of video shot at high speed at 2000 frames a second takes 66 seconds to playback in other words over a minute of playback time In many cases the desired range of images is only a few images out the recorded 2000 On the FASTCAM MC1 the start and stop points of the desired range of images can be specified and the segment playback function is available to playback only that range of images The procedure for using segment playback is explained here 1 Put the camera in MEMORY playback mode Live Live E amp 2 Playback with the normal procedure 3 Press the START key at the start point of the desired range of images 5 Press ON OFF key in the SEGMENT PLAY BACK section of the keypad and verify that the LED i
26. section in order 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad then select the LUT SELECT from the ADJUSTMENT submenu and press the ENTER key Domon gimminmmr S lt lt lt mm Zz lt aWazimnmmn mJ Mmmcam mm lt TT CAcAmMazLwnwZznc mmama a wD COD M lt lt nwwn lt lt pPn 3 D S R ji Q S U R R mms CEMENT EMENT 64 D1 GAIN 1x The input is always linear output This LUT is used for normal conditions D2 Gamma 0 6 This LUT is 0 6 gamma correction D3 Gamma 0 45 This LUT is 0 45 gamma correction 65 FASTCAM M C1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording D4 Gain 2x The upper bit from the sensor s 8 bit input is deleted and the remaining 7 bit data is expanded to 8 bit which emphasize the dark areas of the image D5 Gain 4x The upper two bits from the sensor s 8 bit input are deleted and the remaining 6 bit data is expanded to 8 bit which displays the dark areas of the image emphasized This LUT emphasizes the dark portions even more than the D4 LUT D6 Reverse Gradation The input gradation is reversed and then displayed 66 3 7 2 Using a Custom LUT Creating a LUT pattern is done with the PFV For details refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual About USER A custom LUT created with PFV is used SELECT CEMENT EMENT 67 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3
27. 11 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal The external trigger signals that can be used with the FASTCAM MC1 and their input system are listed below To switch the type of input signal SW TTL switch the Slide Switch on the front panel External TTL trigger signal input settings are made by selecting SYNC IN OUT from the menu and then TRIG TTL IN from the submenu The signals are input from the TRIGGER IN connector explained in section 2 2 9 I O Connectors Connector Name Menu Setting Signal Input System TRIG POS Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V Positive Polarity TRIGGER IN TTL TRIG NEG Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V Negative Polarity TRIGGER IN SW Contact Signal Use caution not to input more than specified voltage or current to the TRIGGER IN signal inputs as there is a risk of damage to the equipment 12 TRIGGER IN TTL Circuit Diagram SYNC IN Circuit Diagram 5Y 3900 TRIGGERIN TTL C a SYNC_IN ED gt TRIGGER gt SYNCIN 390 Q Oger BLM1 8BAO50SN1 m BLM1 8BAO50SN1 GND S GNAL_GND TRIGGER IN SW Circuit Diagram 5V 10K Q M I CROSD150 02 NFW31SP506X1E4 TRIG_SW__IN TRIG_SW GND 73 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 11 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals Trigger signals can be output externally on the FASTCAM MC1 from the GENERAL OUT connector External trigger signal output settings are also mad
28. BASE TX the PC must be connected through a switching hub capable of 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T The camera s factory default IP address is below AN IP ADDRESS 192 168 0 10 NETMASK 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY ADDRESS 0 0 0 0 PORT 2000 Fixed not changeable 106 5 1 1 Connecting the FASTCAM MC1 and a PC Connect the LAN cable to the FASTCAM MC1 as shown below Push the LAN cable into the connector 107 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Connecting a PC 5 1 2 Setting the Camera Controller s IP Address The procedure for setting the camera controller s IP address is shown below Setting Procedure 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the DIGITAL I F SET from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key a Te MS el a a NADA gt HCI _ mmz z lt azmmm EIEN R R R R A S D S R R Q i nm Tomine LONZU Mrnm VHC OTT MoO wou OP Seno AAC mmer cacam2 2000FPS 512x512 a Photron 3 Use the ARROW e gt keys to move the digit and the T 4 keys to set the IP address 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm It is possible to connect a PC to multiple camera controllers by setting the camera controllers to A different IP addresses Do not use an IP address that is already in use on a network 108 5 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol The camera is DHCP capable
29. BEFORE the trigger is received FRAME The number of frame to save AFTER the trigger is received TOTAL FRAME Shows the total number of frames that can be recorded When FRAME 1 FRAME TOTAL FRAME 1 the same as START mode When FRAME TOTAL FRAME 1 FRAME 1 the same as END mode When FRAME FRAME the same as CENTER mode 5 Set the before trigger frame count Operate the cursor with the keypad ARROW keys to set the desired frame count By changing the before trigger frame count FRAME the after trigger frame count FRAME increases and decreases automatically in accordance with the record able frame count TOTAL FRAME Up Raise Lower Value Down lt Left Move Frame Count Digit Right 53 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 6 When the setting is complete press the ENTER key to finish If the setting has been made correctly for example an after trigger frame count of 100 the trigger mode display in the upper part of the screen will show MANUAL 100FR as shown in the image below 13 25 38 M Recording in MANUAL Mode The procedure for recording in MANUAL mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode and the trigger mode is MANUAL 13 25 38 2 Press the REC READY key on the keypad The system enters the recording ready state Verify that the LIVE display in the top of the screen has
30. Chapter 3 Recording MEMO 94 Chapter 4 Playba 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 9 Video Playback Fast Forward and Rewind Playback Single Frame Advance Playback Enlarging and Shrinking the Playback Screen Zoom Fit Scroll Segment of Interest Playback 4 6 Using the Playback Event Marker Function 95 Chapter 4 Playback 4 1 Video Playback The FASTCAM MC1 can immediately playback images recorded to memory on a connected video monitor or on the keypad s LCD screen This procedure is explained here 1 Switch from LIVE to MEMORY mode If the camera is in LIVE mode press the keypad s LIVE key to switch to playback memory mode The LIVE key LED will turn off OLOR Name Function Content Fast reverse playback of the recorded images at x10 x100 x1000 the current speed Reverse playback of the recorded images at a speed of 2 30 frames sec NTSC Playback 2 25 frames sec PAL PLAY Playback Forward playback of the recorded images at a speed of 2 30 frames sec NTSC 2 25 frames sec PAL Fast Forward Fast forward playback of the recorded images at x10 x100 x1000 the current speed PAUSE Pause Pause playback The mark will display in the upper portion of the video output screen Frame advance can be performed by pressing t
31. Contracting Photron A cable is not offered as an accessory When using RS 422 control construct a cable using the pin diagram below as a reference Keypad Pin Diagram Connector Siona Pin Body side Connector Cable side Connector S Name gnal Name Num Model Name Maker Model Name Maker Connector 12VOJI A SJIQAAAD B RD D PT02A 12 10S 023 PTO6A 12 10P 023 KEYPAD PTO2A 12 10S 023 When using the connector pins directly refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring is correct Incorrect wiring can cause malfunction AN The voltage on pin A 12V OUT is used to power the keypad do not use it for other purposes By setting the STATUS OUT menu to ON the system status can be output via the serial connection For details check the command list 23 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 9 O Connecters BNC connectors By inputting an external trigger or synchronization signal and by outputting an exposure timing or synchronization signal these signals can be used as a part of the FASTCAM MC1 system The input output signal connectors TRIGGER IN SYNC IN and GENERAL OUT connecters on the camera controller provide access to each type of signal 1 TRIGGER IN Connector Switch the type of input signal with the Slide Switch 2 SYNC IN Connector 3 GENERAL OUT Connector A signal other than the specified signal must no
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33. ER RESE RESE mms Z2000FPS 13 59 16 912x512 172000s 3 Select the R G B element to be displayed or to display all of the RGB elements with the keypad fT 4 keys Press the ENTER key to complete the setting FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual 115 Chapter 6 System Settings 6 1 5 Select the Video Signal Standard NTSC or PAL Select the FASTCAM MC1 s video output signal standard The standard can be selected from NTSC or PAL 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select NTSC PAL from the DISPLAY submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 13 59 44 L L r i a mmo sermon el PN 0 R R R j S qT L R i R 0 R R lt lt a PINS mms RECO RESE RESE RESE ADJU SHUT DISP SYNU RESE RESE OTHE SENS USER RESE RESE 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 3 Select the NTSC or PAL with the keypad T J keys and press the ENTER key NTSC PAL PNTSC PAL 4 The video output format is changed 116 6 1 6 Keypad LCD Settings There are three settings for the keypads LCD display BRIGHT brightness CONTRAST contrast and COLOR tint 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select KEYPAD from the DISPLAY submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key C_tCaAcacwng gt magu AADCNAODMDWWNOMP waa Mmmcam mm lt Comer mm lt a am a O R R R ji S
34. FASTCAM MCl1 Hardware Manual Revision 1 00E Photron The copyright of this manual is held by PHOTRON LIMITED Product specifications and manual contents can change without future notification This manual was created taking every possible measure to ensure the accuracy of its contents However if you find a questionable section a mistake or an omission please contact Photron Limited using the contact information provided at the end of the manual Photron Limited is not responsible for the aftermath of the results of using the product or from following the instructions in this manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Photron s high speed camera system the FASTCAM MC1 This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the FASTCAM MC1 Before using the camera please read the entire manual If any part of this manual is unclear contact Photron using the contact information printed at the back of the manual After you finish reading the manual store it in a safe place along with the warranty card and refer back to it when necessary 1 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual
35. Hairs Display cross hairs a reference line or reticule on the video monitor They can be used to determine the position of an object within the image or as an aid when viewing the playback 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 113 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 System Settings 2 Select CURSOR from the DISPLAY submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 13 57 02 DPD Oommen CANNA lt mmmno VDDD AEA Dav HOA mmcm mmn lt CAcAamMaz Lun mmsocwmoam 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 3 Select either OFF ON1 or ON2 with the T 4 keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key Two types of cursor are provided a white line ON1 or a black line ON2 CURSOR 4 When ON 1 or 2 are selected a reference line cross reticule is displayed on the screen At the same time the coordinate value for the center point of the cross is displayed on the screen 5 The reference line can be moved to any position using the ARROW keys C 320 240 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 114 6 1 4 Display R G B Plane Color Models Only 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select R G B from the DISPLAY submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key mma lt EJEN 0 R R R ji S ae L R R R 0 R R lt n PINAL KAKAI RECO RESE RESE RESE ADJU SHUT DISP SYNC RESE RESE OTHE SENS US
36. I HEAD SELECT LOW LIGHT PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE WEW T T OW Os oa Fast evr ORIT 1O WBy o0l STORE I Osis C SEGMENT PLAYBACK OLE ORG EDO REC stat oF EAD H V N 132 m Dimensions with Tripod Adapter 88 1 39 154 4 Photram O PRESETI OPRESET2 O PRESET3 OPRESET4 LILILICI BSA HARR e gt b gt e e LE PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE 248 85 1 4 inch screw g i el el ON FAST Sells STORE O STATIS L OLIE ORE ANO REC 133 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Product Specifications 7 2 4 AC Adapter All dimensions are in Millimeters mm 25 4 mm equal one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale 0 8 J 39 i 153 a 3 68 RES lt 1500 134 Chapter 8 Warranty 8 1 About the Warranty 135 Chapter 8 Warranty 8 1 About the Warranty This system has been shipped having undergone rigorous testing However in the unlikely event that it malfunctions due to a manufacturing defect it will be repaired at no charge within the warranty period When submitting the system for repair be sure to include the warranty card with the system WE Warranty Exceptions The following exceptions
37. LIVE mode and the trigger mode is RANDOM 13 28 01 2 Press the REC READY key on the keypad The system enters the recording ready state Verify that the LIVE display in the top of the screen has changed to READY 13 28 01 ADY 13 28 24 3 Press the REC key on the keypad The screen display shows REC 13 28 24 C 13 28 40 4 Press the REC key on the keypad By doing this the camera records only the frame count specified and waits for the next trigger signal Trigger signals can be input by the external trigger input connector contact signal or TTL signal 3 11 Using External Triggers The recording operation ends when the recording memory is completely consumed Verify that the REC display has changed to LIVE To stop during the recording operation press the REC READY key 58 3 5 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only On digital cameras photographing white as pure white is described as having the appropriate white balance In the FASTCAM MC1 color models as well the white balance must be adjusted for the color temperature of the light source used in order to take images with the correct color representation On this system the intensity of each color R G and B can be adjusted By adjusting the balance of those three colors to match the light source used the appropriate white balance can be achieved and realistic color images recorded Two methods are available for adjusting the w
38. NU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Move to the FACTORY DEFAULTS item from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 14 01 48 TAL IZF SET mooo N DUNT Vw TDN gt IH4O od a ee OOPnAsaZOOD 4d H40MmMn o Or0cm JIN v E E E E D j T E E LinwnZtAce www MAM VHC Mo DDD OP Seno Aac lt l DMS a a a mmm z lt azmmmn R R R R S D S R R 0 S U R R Mmca r Vam 2000FPS 512x512 172000s 3 Select CANCEL or RESET with the keypad T 4 keys CANCEL cancels the reset operation RESET executes the system reset 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm 120 6 2 4 Display the System Revision Displays the system version number for the FASTCAM MC1 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select SYSTEM REV from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key mJ R R i R A S D S m lt T omen AZtAC KC IALALAe Mo VH4cCmmMo 2750 MVD L DpmMA AA mzZz lt W0agzmmmn JIN pe 9 jro a mma cacam mmn p v p v LLN 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 4 The system version of the camera currently being used is displayed 14 02 31 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron Camera name memory amount system revision I F version hardware version are displayed 121 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 System Settings MEMO 122 C
39. Nuva zogo NUL OLL WILICICO OWI Z oar gt Ouwa j m O OOOO WL Zwznno0Icci lt lt L gt gt gt lt OC LULL ee LL O00 WIL Oo ool 04 a GENERAL 86 SYNCPOS Output a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal SYNC NEG Output a negative polarity vertical synchronization signal Output the trigger signal the camera controller received at H TRIG POS radi TTL Level Positive Polarity evel Output the trigger signal the camera controller received at L TRIG NEG nA TTL Level Negative Polarity evel Output at H level when in a state waiting for the REC trigger If in START mode READY CENTER END If in MANUAL READY POS TTL Level Positive Polarity the ENDLESS recording state Only valid in START CENTER END and MANUAL mode Output at L level when in a state waiting for the REC trigger If in START mode READY CENTER END If in MANUAL READY NEG TTL Level Negative Polarity the ENDLESS recording state Only valid in START CENTER END and MANUAL mode When using as a part of the system Verify the characteristics of the output signals before using them 8 amp 7 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 14 Signal Delay A signal delay time or pulsewidth for the various signals that are input and output can be set on the FASTCAM MC1 The procedure for making these settings is explained here m TRIG TTL IN DELAY Setting Range 0 60 s in 100 ns units Set fro
40. REC The procedure for recording in END mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode and the trigger mode is END LIVE 13 22 54 2FR 2 046s 2 Press the REC READY key on the keypad The system enters the recording ready state Verify that the LIVE display in the top of the screen has changed to READY LIVE 13 22 54 2FR 2 046s READY 13 23 15 D 9 E 4092FR 2 046s EN 40 3 Press the REC key on the keypad and the trigger is input The screen display shows ENDLESS This puts the system into a state where the images are continuously written to memory in a loop READY 13 23 15 2 ENDLESS 13 23 29 92FR72 046s E EN 4092FR 2 046s 40 50 4 Press the REC key once the desired action has finished By doing this the images immediately before the trigger is saved and the recording operation ends Verify that the ENDLESS display in the upper part of the screen has changed to LIVE ENDLESS 13 23 29 E 4092FR 2 046s Trigger Inout m LIVE 13 22 54 E 4092FR 2 046s Recording Ends 5 Recording is finished 51 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 4 MANUAL Mode MANUAL mode is a trigger mode similar to CENTER mode where the content recorded before and after the trigger is input is saved to memory but the proportion of time before and after the trigger can be set as required
41. SHING Recording LED OFF Not recording REC READY Yellow LED ON Ready to record LED FLASHING ENDLESS recording The REC Red LED is also flashing LED OFF Not ready to record 19 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 4 Imager Camera Head The FASTCAM MC1 s imager has been designed to be smaller than the previous models The imager has been reduced to a revolutionary small size while maintaining high specifications such as a 512 x 512 resolution at recording rates up to 2000 fps There are two types of interchangeable imagers color and monochrome The maximum frame speed available with an imager is varied by the type of the camera controller employed 2 2 5 Camera Cable A cable is required to connect the camera controller and the imager on the FASTCAM MC1 The length of the camera cable is 7m The small size of the imager and the connector makes it possible to access even the most difficult to access environments m Photos of a cable attached to a imager Always secure the camera cable externally in one location within 60 cm of the connector S When securing the camera cable do not bend it R50 or lower 20 2 2 6 Lens mount The basic lens mount for the FASTCAM MC1 is the C mount which is commonly found on CCTV cameras microscopes and so on a wide range of different C mount lenses are available on the market The C mount can be changed to an optional NF mount and three diff
42. SHUTT DISPL SYNC RESER RESER OTHER SENSU USER RESER RESER lt lt NnA MH 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 3 Select either READY AND TRIG or DIRECT TRIG displayed on the left side of the screen 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm 90 Camera Operations for Each Setting lt READY AND TRIG The READY input is always necessary before the REC trigger This is the camera s initial setting DIRECT TRIG The recording operation can be performed with just the REC trigger without the READY input Camera Operations for Each Trigger Mode in Direct Trigger indicates the camera operations trigger indicates the REC trigger input O START RANDOM LIVE gt trigger gt READY gt trigger gt REC OD CENTER END MANUAL LIVE gt trigger gt ENDLESS gt trigger gt REC 91 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 16 Using USER SW Programmable Switch There are four switches that can be set on the front of the FASTCAM MC1 camera controller Settings for the switches are made from the menu and they can each be assigned a different function As an example setting the USER1 switch on the front of the camera controller is explained here 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the USER1 from the USER SW SET submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 13 50 55 mJ _ mma s
43. Switch Slide Switch KEYPAD 18 36V 32VA GENERAL OUT CAMERA CONNECTOR SYNC IN GIGABIT EHTER VIDEO OUT Front Panel 17 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 3 LED Explanation The FASTCAM MC1 camera controller has a number of LEDs on its front panel These LEDs indicate the status of the FASTCAM MC1 The function of each LED is explained here MAIN LED aera pD 666666 e POWER Green LED ON Power On LED OFF Power Off e IF LINK TRANS Red LED ON The Gigabit Ether interface is connected LED FLASHING Data is transferring LED OFF The Gigabit Ether interface is not connected e TRIGGER Yellow LED ON A trigger signal is present being input The LED will light for 0 1 second when the trigger signal is input LED OFF The trigger signal is not present e SYNC MODE Red LED ON In external synchronization mode synchronized to external signal LED OFF In internal synchronization mode synchronized to the internal signal e SYNC IN Yellow LED ON A synchronization signal is Present being input LED OFF The synchronization signal is not being present 18 IMAGER MEMORY BOARD LED CONNECT REC READY IMAGER CONNECT Green LED ON The camera controller is communicating with the imager The LED will not light just by connecting the camera cable LED OFF The camera controller is not communicating with the imager REC Red LED FLA
44. W x 6 26 H x 5 12 D maar 35 W x 35 H x 33 3 D mm g 1 38 W x 1 38 H x 1 31 D 95 W x 63 5 H x 178 D mm excluding protruding AC Adapter 5 51 W x 2 5 H x 7 D 140 W x 105 H x 20 8 D mm excluding protruding 5 51 W x 4 13 H x 0 82 D AC Power Supply Voltage Japanese Spec 100V US Spec 120V EU Spec 240V Supply Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz A Power Consumption DC Power Supply Voltage Power Consumption Weight 32 VA 18 V 36 V 32 VA Camera Controller Imager AC Adapter Keypad 5 5 kg 12 1 Ib 90 g 3 17 Oz 670g 23 63 Oz 1310g 46 2 Oz Photron has verified two types of AC cables the type A standard for Japan USA Canada etc and the type SE standard for Germany France etc However when those cables cannot properly receive power when plugged in user the proper AC cable for the region s standards and verify that AC cable works properly For inquires regarding the recommended AC cable for a region contact that region s Photron branch office or the Photron authorized distributor 125 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Product Specifications 7 1 3 Options Battery Power Supply Unit LCD Monitor Keypad NF Mount NF mount Lenses 3 5mm 6mm 12 mm focal lengths Dedicated Carrying Case Extra Imager monochrome color 126 7 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution Maximum Settable Resolution Resolut
45. al Number Check on the nameplate seal 4 Reason for Inquiry Condition of the system and what is known about tt HM Contact Information In Americas and Antipodes PHOTRON USA INC 9520 Padgett Street Suite 110 San Diego CA 92126 4446 USA Phone 858 684 3555 Fax 858 684 3558 E mail image photron com www photron com In Europe Africa and India PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED The Barn Bottom Road West Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 4BS U K Phone 44 0 1494 48 1011 Fax 44 0 1494 48 7011 E mail image photron com www photron com In other areas PHOTRON LIMITED Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda Ku Tokyo 102 0071 Japan Phone 81 3 3238 2107 Fax 81 3 3238 2109 E mail image photron co jp www photron co jp 138 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual English Version Publication Date October 2007 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0071 2007 PHOTRON LIMITED All rights reserved O Control No E0710163564H
46. as 136 Chapter 9 Contacting Photrom n mmm AST Ole COMA CIING FP MOUOM sentrcoracscttava ss tatpraes ick a Saxpaen ah trade tyeatecastereatn cin deatedeatocsmusvateze 138 Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features 11 Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features FASTCAM MC1 is a camera that by employing ultra compact imagers makes it possible to shoot in locations not previously accessible to conventional high speed imagers The FASTCAM MC1 can record images with full resolution of 512 x 512 pixels at 2 000 fps frames per second and with a reduced resolution at the maximum speed of 10 000 fps Using real time video output and an easy to use remote control the camera is fully operational without a PC being connected though by connecting a PC via gigabit Ethernet full camera operations can be performed on the PC with the easy to use control software supplied The FASTCAM MC1 has been engineered to meet increased demand for a compact and lightweight camera with performance beyond that suggested by it s diminutive size and cost The FASTCAM MC1 utilizes the CMOS sensor technology to provide superb light sensitivity and high speed performance from a tiny imager 2 ere oom i v 8666 MCI gt REC READY SESS oe O w Photro Tl eel X D 12 Chapter 2 Setup
47. can be output externally on the FASTCAM MC1 The external synchronization signal is output from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section 3 10 Input Output Signal Types The procedure for setting external synchronization signal output is explained below 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the GENERAL OUT from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys a oe CCLC 4 _Mmmno 4a mMm lt _ lt lt Awa zmmrm R R R R A S LALN mms r ur QD CN I gt m AAC AO 7 mmnm AANZIT mmswnm 7070 OOF me Hz Z2000FPS 512x512 13 47 29 TRIG TIL IN 172000s Photron 3 The menu is displayed When performing external synchronization use either SYNC POS or SYNC NEG View the chart on the next page for details GENERAL OUT mnie ZODA Zomo am ZINOMcwm motn sau sane pra Oc Oc E i i R i T T R R mrnsosommnrn ire gt b gt OO TU 2000FPS 512x512 13 47 43 70 mooo gt cccozr zH O M m uU MANANAIA lt lt lt 0 lt orm lt 70 W222 2 ea olerlarl dp lar ldp imal lap 4 0 m0 cCc mMm r zH4 z Iara mAH EME EA tf 172000s Photron Fii FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording Reference Input Output Menu Display Content Signal Type Delay Amount Outputs a vertical CMOS 74ACT541 buffer synchronization signal Output Positiv
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49. changes 43 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 3 2 Changing the SHUTTER MODE By switching between MODE1 and MODE2 on the SHUTTER menu SHUTTER MODE submenu the shutter speed s value first used when the frame rate is changed can be set MODE1 Changing the frame rate automatically sets the shutter speed to 1 frame sec MODE2 Changing the frame rate does not change the shutter speed it maintains the current setting gmmmm LNNU mmmMo Te tenses es be 2 AKKI mmm n gt AAC AODAMOW gt gt gt gt m Az mmncm amm lt I MmAcamMmmma tw a7 ODIDI FMF LCLLCLNTDN LLD mms cma LwnwZz2n Ce m a 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 13 20 32 SHUTTER MODE gt MODEI MODE2 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 44 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode In order to reliably capture high speed phenomena many kinds of trigger modes are available for the FASTCAM MC1 These trigger modes are explained next This explanation relates to the direct trigger mode setting Reference 3 15 Direct Trigger Function when the READY AND TRIG and AUTO PLAY settings Reference 6 2 2 Post Recording Auto Playback setting are off If the settings differ and those settings have been turned on the use of the system will differ from the explanation below The procedure for selecting the trigger mode is explained here first Following that is the basic explanation for using eac
50. d 30 mA maximum When the slide switch is set to SW This trigger is input during the READY or ENDLESS recording state by contact between the BNC connector s shield and a center pin switch closure The center pin normally has voltage flowing through it Use caution to avoiding contact with other pins 3 10 2 SYNC IN Connector The system recognizes a TTL signal from other devices as a synchronization signal Input voltage is 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulsewidth is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommended 30 mA maximum 70 3 10 3 GENERAL OUT Connector This is also a BNC connector The signals below can be changed and output from the menu or PFV Refer to 3 13 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings for details SYNC POS NEG Output a vertical synchronization signal EXPOSEHEAD POS NEG Output an exposure period signal to a imager Out put both during LIVE and recording REC POS NEG Output a period signal during recording TRIG POS NEG Output the trigger signal the camera received READY POS NEG Output a signal that indicates the recording ready state 71 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 11 Using External Triggers Recording on the FASTCAM MC1 can be done by receiving various trigger signals matched to the recording application The trigger signals that can be used on the FASTCAM MC1 are explained here along with a description of how to use them 3
51. displayed on the screen The procedure for the displaying this is explained here 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select DATE TIME from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 3 The DATE TIME menu is displayed DATE TIME D D TI D 2 S S R F 4 Select DATE TIME with the ARROW T 4 keys The selected option is displayed on the screen 5 When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting 6 Verify that the date or the time is displayed according to the option set Date Display Setting Time Display Setting 07 08 30 13 18 47 2000FPS Sil2xsil2 1720005 2000FPS Si2xSi2 120005 112 6 1 2 Display Hide On Screen Display OSD Text 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select OSD SELECT from the DISPLAY submenu with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 13 56 33 L L r i r mma osm O JJN RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS SHUTT DISPL SYN RESER RESER OTHER SENSO USE RESER RESER lt lt lt BINS 0 E E E U T P C E E E S R E E 2000FPS 512x512 172000s 3 Select ON OFF with the ARROW keys When ON text on the screen is displayed When OFF text on the screen is not displayed OSD SELECT PON OF F 4 When finished press the ENTER key to store the setting 5 Verify that the screen s text display is ON or OFF 6 1 3 Display Cross
52. e Camera Controller s Gigabit Ether Interface Connecting the FASTCAM MC1 and a PC a personal computer is explained here On the FASTCAM MC1 the operation of the camera functions can be controlled from a PC using the Gigabit Ether interface Refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for how to operate the software camera controller This section explains the necessary preparation when connecting the system to a PC To connect a PC to the FASTCAM MC1 connect the camera controller with a LAN cable to a commercial available 1O0OOBASE T capable interface board on the PC For the LAN cable prepare a UTP or STP Cat 5e enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable The maximum cable length between the PC and the FASTCAM MC1 is compliant to the 1000BASE T specification up to 100 m One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 camera controllers using a hub Use a switching hub that can connect at 1OOOBASE T The maximum length of the cable that connects the camera controller or PC to the switching hub is also 100 m The necessary settings to make after the FASTCAM MC1 and the PC are connected with a LAN cable are listed below m Camera IP Address Setting Refer to 5 1 2 Setting the Camera s IP Address m PC IP Address Setting Packet Size Time Out Length Communications Port Refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual f The FASTCAM MC1 is 1000BASE T capable When using a PC capable of only 10BASE T or 100
53. e Polarity with positive polarity Outputs a vertical CMOS 74ACT541 buffer synchronization signal Output Negative Polarity with negative polarity 4 Select the output signal with the ARROW fT J keys 5 When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting 78 3 12 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM MC1 Systems On the FASTCAM MC1 multiple camera controllers can be synchronized using an external synchronization input and output allowing synchronized shots using more than two cameras Conceptual Diagram of a Synchronized Connection CAMERA No 2 Cees E j 95 2 i CAMERA No 1 SLAVE MASTER BNC Cable The external synchronization signal settings are explained here for when it is necessary to use two FASTCAM MC1 systems to take simultaneous shots with two cameras 79 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording Setting the Master Camera Controller Synchronization Output Controller First decide on which camera controller will be the master and then set it to output the synchronization signal 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the GENERAL OUT from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad gt mo R Q 0 E E ZODIA Z UMoO lt k ammu VUNOogDcm mot Oc ENE SYN SYN EXP EXP RES RES REC REC TR TRI REA REA Z2000FPS mec 912x512 13 47 43 70 m
54. e appropriate white balance value Verify that the display image has been adjusted 11 The set value can be loaded by selecting USER CEMENT EMENT 61 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording Making Settings with EDIT USER The white balance can be set automatically and the user can adjust the tint by changing the RGB values The value acquired by AUTO USER can also undergo fine adjustment The method for using EDIT USER to make settings is explained here 1 Set the desired conditions frame rate shutter soeed resolution with which to make recording 2 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 3 Select the COLOR TEMP from the ADJUSTMENT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key CLOUT lt lt zimnrm mgg mm2z lt aA EGEA R R R R S D S R R 0 S U R R mmem rmm lt Tomm CAcAamMaz Lows Zane Mmsvwmmmo vo Aaa ODID M E a a o d e Ea a a mms 4 Select EDIT USER and press the ENTER key The white balance adjustment items will display CEMENT EMENT 5 Use the ARROW keys to set the RGB values and press the ENTER key to confirm when finished COLOR TEMP CEMENT EMENT vY PT wT CITRINA a 62 3 6 Color Enhancement Adjustment Color Models Only Image color enhancement level is adjusted in five steps including OFF setting with this setting item 1 Press MENU key on the keypad then select the COLOR
55. e by selecting SYNC IN OUT from the menu and then GENERAL OUT from the submenu The signals are output from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section 2 2 9 I O Connectors The chart below summarizes the output systems and the signals that can be output Connector Name Menu Setting Signal Type Reference Delay Amount Input System TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output TRIG POS CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output positive Approx 100 n sec for l TRIGGER IN TTL polarity GENERAL OUT TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output TRIG NEG M AC i 7 Approx 15 sec for C S 74ACT541 buffer output positive TRIGGER IN SW polarity A When a trigger signal is output to GENERAL OUT set the signal to be output from the menu in advance before using it For GENERAL OUT settings refer to section 3 13 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings and make the necessary settings T4 3 12 Using External Synchronization Signals An external synchronization mode to enable cameras to sync an external signal is provided on the FASTCAM MC1 By using an external synchronization signal recording can be conducted using multiple complete FASTCAM MC1 systems to synchronize the timing of the shots or also to synchronize the shots with external measuring devices and lighting The procedure for using the external synchronization signal is explained below 3 12 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal An external synchronization signal can be
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57. eeeseeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeseaas 43 3 3 2 Changing the SHUTTER MODE ccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeseeeeseseeseseess 44 3 4 Selecting the Trigger MOde cccccccssssecccceeeseesseecceeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseessuaeeeeeeeesaaas 45 Me A DOG acct aacinncmovctitem a nostassan seen E AE 46 A2 CENTER MOOG a ee a ene ee ee 48 343 END MOO ae ne ne 50 344 AANA IMO GG ssrds arser re E E E A ihpentbeesearadtesrstaeaeree 52 3 4 5 RANDOM MOQE wiasiccnsanancannsasucsuoundiiamandeaamdundianderaaivxnct tecteaswadiiecet iccieertecdcectectaeanddeee 56 3 5 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only ccccccccceeeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 59 3 5 1 Using Preset White Balance ccccccccccssesececeeeseeeeeceeeeseeeeeseaeceesssaageeeesssaaeeeetens 59 3 5 2 Using User White Balance sisiencevccascetecosctetucensessexecnscedosorntabesuectacedyaeddedseaesededescewseetes 60 3 6 Color Enhancement Adjustment Color Models Only ccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 63 3 7 LUT Look Up Table Operations ceccecccccecseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseaaeeeeeeeeesaaas 64 3 7 1 Using Preset LUT Patterns ccccceccccccsseseeeeceeeseeeeeceeeeeeesseaseeeesesaaseeeessaaeaeeess 64 ete WISIN Oe USO TT cece ncasceasacscenesseqecenzacs cedeatasesegascussspacsanceestueceues RAEE 67 3 8 Edge Enhancement Function ccccccccssscccceeseeeceesseecceeseeeceaseecees
58. eeessagseeseuseesssaeeeesas 68 3 9 Setting the Sensor GalN ceeccccccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeseeseeeeeeessseesseeeeeeseaseaseeeeeeeeesaaas 69 3 10 Input Output Signal TYPe S cccccccccesecceeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeesseeaeaeeeeeeeesaas 70 22103 ty TRIGGER IN GOMMCCION wciissacstocossesnateorarunansvoddsacesotaaetrsaeenhunradetecerateanadrsdaatnessvainc 70 NO INO TIN OMS OMe ere erst rs oes as a oe cian eee iia 70 3 10 39 GENERAL OUT CONNEC O ivnicsiscsvacarsvnscieasnmetnda sii santas diwasaieaiuyind aE aoi SENER EEEE 71 IEUS EX Ger ial THA CGN S asus ster tes ice easement A EE 72 3 11 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal ccccccssseseeeceeeseeeeeeeeeeeceeseseeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeas 72 3 11 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals ccccccccssseeeeceeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeseneaeeeeenas 74 3 12 Using External Synchronization Signals ccccccssessceeecseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeessaeeeeeeeeas 75 3 12 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal cccccccccsseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 75 3 12 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal ccccccccssseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 77 3 12 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM MC1 Systems cccccccsssseeeeeeseeeeeeeeesaeeeees 79 3 12 4 Synchronizing the system with Other External Devices cccccseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeees 82 3 12 5 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras
59. ems which have Gigabit Ether interface When connecting to multiple systems set the IP address of each camera to a unique setting 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the DIGITAL I F SET from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad m J mm2 lt se n O JIN cr m RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS SHUTT DISPL SYNC RESER RESEN OTHER SENSO USER RESER RESER lt lt a tad lt lt MS a mms 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 3 The IP address menu is displayed ADDRESS 168 000 010 K P 9 E D A 0 M 2 25 0 EW AD R S 000 00 0 4 Assign each camera a unique IP address setting with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 5 Press the MENU key to close the menu list the settings are stored 6 The settings are reflected when the PC is connected 110 Chapter 6 System Settings 6 1 Display Settings 6 2 Other Detailed Settings 111 Chapter 6 System Settings 6 1 Display Settings In addition the image the FASTCAM MC1 can display many types of information necessary for recording on the video monitor The procedure for setting the display of this information on the video monitor is explained here 6 1 1 Changing the Date Time Display Either the date or the time can be selected and
60. erent focal length NF mount lenses are available as optional accessories C mount NF mount Option Use lenses whose rear protrusion is under 15 millimeters from the flange surface If the rear protrusion is longer than 15 millimeters the lens will interfere with the sensor cover glass resulting in physical damage to the lens and sensor 21 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 7 LCD Monitor Keypad Optional The FASTCAM MC1 s LCD monitor keypad optional referred to below as the keypad connects to the KEYPAD connector on the camera controller and the camera can be operated using it An LCD monitor is attached to the keypad making it possible to use the keypad as a video monitor to set up the camera and check the images The keypad is also hot pluggable so it can be plugged in to the camera controller while the power is on Photon fea ar mr m Connector Model Name Connector Model Name Camera side Connector Name Signal Name Camera side Keypad side PT02A 12 10S 023 PTO6A 12 10P 023 KEYPAD Keypad Signal Amphenol Amphenol NOTE The keypad is optional It is not included in the standard configuration 2 2 8 About RS 422 ZZ The FASTCAM MC1 is compatible with RS 422 control through the keypad connector A separate command list is available for the serial control commands Please contact Photron or the store where the system was purchased for the command list See 9 1
61. h trigger mode 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode 13 18 47 Verify that LIVE is displayed at the top of the monitor 2 Press the TRIGGER MODE AY keys Pressing the AW keys selects the trigger mode Je 3 The mode selected will be displayed on the screen immediately Verify that the trigger mode display on the screen changes each time the key is pressed 13 18 47 The trigger mode display in the upper part of the screen changes There are five types of trigger modes listed below 0 START 0 CENTER END O0 MANUAL 1 RANDOM 45 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 1 START Mode START mode is a trigger mode where recording starts the instant the trigger is input and the scene is recorded until the memory is full and then recording ends This mode is suitable for taking images of high speed phenomena when what will happen and when it happen is known in advance This is very useful when a trigger will be used to start both the event and the recording For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory of two seconds of recording the REC key is pressed as shown in the diagram below and two seconds of high speed video is saved immediately after the trigger is input 2048 frames 2 0 sec p Ze a A LAJA JA t J REC e Recording in START Mode The procedure for recording in START mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting t
62. hapter 7 Product Sp 7 1 Specifications 7 2 Dimensions 123 Chapter 7 Product Specifications 7 1 Specifications 7 1 1 Product Specifications Monochrome Recording Color Depth Recording Memory 1 GB standard 2 GB maximum Amount Trigger Method START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM Hardware LUT on camera controllable via keypad or software Image Output Customizable LUT brightness is changeable Customization External Synchronization Input 5Vp p negative polarity positive polarity Switch able Signal External Synchronization Output 5Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switch able Signal Trigger Input Signal TTL contact Other Output Signals Other timing signal outputs External Control Keypad RS 422 external control I F digital IF PC Video Output Signal RS170 NTSC PAL digital zoom function scroll fit function included Digital Gigabit Ether 1000BASE T Interface 124 7 1 2 General Specifications Environment Conditions 20 C 60 C no condensation a wera peralaie 4 F 140 F no condensation Storage Humidity 85 or less no condensation 0 C 40 C no condensation 32 F 104 F no condensation Operating Temperature Performance Humidity 85 or less no condensation External Dimensions 195 W x 159 H x 130 D mm Camera Controller 7 68
63. he PLAY REV key STOP Stop playback and return to the trigger frame 3 The playback speed can be changed with the ARROW e gt keys on the keypad The current playback speed is displayed in the upper part of the screen PAL Output Playback Rate 2 4 8 12 25 fps NTSC Output Playback Rate 2 5 10 15 30 fps slow fast gt 96 4 2 Fast Forward and Rewind Playback Set the camera into MEMORY mode 1 Press the PLAY key Playback gt Soe E RE PLAY Ff PAUSE STO NN A 5 2 Press fast forward the FF key gt gt and rewind the FR key lt lt to search for the desired scene ER RE ey CE BISE STK EZ a s 3 Each time fast forward the FF key gt p gt or rewind the FR key lt lt is pressed it can change the normal playback speed in three steps by x10 x100 or x1000 4 Press the PLAY key to return to normal speed playback or press the PAUSE key II to pause playback FR RE PLAY te RAISE ait NSF 5 AS an example the display on the screen will be similar to the image shown below Playback ca rame Number 30 00000000 0000000 000000s COLOR Recording Time Trigger Mode Total Recording Time from the trigger point Frames 97 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Playback 4 3 Single Frame Advance Playback Set the camera into MEMORY mode 1 Press the PLAY key gt LLELE 2 Press fast forward the FF key gt
64. he Trigger Mode verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode and the trigger mode is START 13 18 47 2 Press the REC READY key on the keypad The system enters the recording ready state Verify that the LIVE display in the top of the screen has changed to READY 13 18 47 READY 13 20 52 46 3 To start recording press the REC key and the trigger is input The screen display READY becomes REC during recording and changes to LIVE when recording is done READY 13 20 52 Trigger Input Recording Ends 13 18 47 4 Recording is finished AT FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 2 CENTER Mode CENTER mode is a trigger mode where equal content is recorded before and after the trigger is input is saved to memory equally This mode is suitable for viewing before and after an important instant For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory for two seconds of recording the REC key is pressed as shown in the diagram below and one second before and one second after the trigger was received for a total of two seconds of high speed video 2048 frames 2 0 sec 1024 frames 1 0 sec n 1024 frames 1 0 sec a REC START A REC e Recording in CENTER Mode The procedure for recording in CENTER mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode and the trigger mode is CENTER
65. hite balance preset and user editable white balance Those methods are explained in this section 3 5 1 Using Preset White Balance There are two types of white balance presets 5100K 3100K for use with common light sources The suggested color temperature for these presets is listed below 5100K Daylight Outdoors 3100K Halogen Light Source 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the COLOR TEMP from the ADJUSTMENT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key CEMENT EMENT CLOUT lt lt zimnmem mgg mMMZ L A EEA R R R R CA S D S R R 0 S U R R mmeanm mm lt Tamm AAmZITvVNnNZAT Mmacmmm pa aa ODJ Mm CLLD lt rT mms COLOR TEMP 3 100K CEMENT EMENT 4 Verify that the white balance has changed on the screen 59 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 5 2 Using User White Balance Each imager can be assigned a user white balance seiting in order to achieve the most appropriate white balance for the light source used and the conditions during recording The values set here are stored for each imager in the camera controller s internal memory as a user preset and the values can be loaded by selecting USER There are also two methods for setting user white balance AUTO USER and EDIT USER Both of these methods are explained here Making Settings with AUTO USER 1 Set the conditions fra
66. ide or trunk of a car can get especially hot in summer Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorate or cause a fire Do not set the camera in a location prone to oily smoke or steam or in a location with a lot of humidity or dust Oil moisture and dust conduct electricity which can cause a fire or electric shock Ambient temperature 0 40 C Humidity 85 RH or lower Maximum altitude 2000 m or lower In addition if exceeding these limits use in a condensation free environment Using the camera outside these limits might cause malfunction Do not store the equipment in a location where the temperature goes below 20C or higher than 60 C Also keep condensation from forming in the system When shipping remove the cable connecting the camera controller and the imager and put the equipment in its original packaging or in a specialized carrying Case Do not ship the equipment in an environment where the temperature goes below 20 C or higher then 60 C and prevent condensation from forming during shipment Table of Contents 1 1 Product Overview and Features ccccccccccssseeceeeceeeeeceeeeeeeeceeesseseeeeeseeaeeeeeesaaaseeeeeaaass 12 Chapter 2 Setup wns TS 2 1 About the Camera s Components and ACCESSOTLICS ccccecec
67. ill light 2 Set the synchronization signal type that slave camera controller will receive Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 3 Select the SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys Moores R R R R 5 S L a Ses i RECO RESE RESE RESE ADJU SHUT LSP SYNC KE SC RESE OTHE SENS USER RESE RESE s a a a a a naa e a0 OAA mms Z0Q00FPS 512x512 So i MmMooo AaP 4 en ee ee r a M E E 34 0E n _ DOGMAN mep Irs m Ba rine m e a e a f ee E l e E BA a T A 1 2000s Phorcron 4 The output previously set on the master camera controller has positive polarity POSITIVE therefore it is necessary to make the setting on the slave camera controller the same positive polarity POSITIVE Move the cursor to the SYNC POS item with the ARROW T 4 keys and press the ENTER key to select A SYNC INPUT If steps 2 4 are completed when no synchronization signal is being input the display shows NO 81 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 12 4 Synchronizing the system with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronization Recording On the FASTCAM MC1 in addition to the frame rate set on the camera a function has been provided that can record by receiving an external synchronization signal after setting the frame rate to the frequency of the signal In this way
68. ion 512 x 512 x 512 x 512 x Rate fps 512 x 96 512 352 256 128 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 500 models 512 x 512 512 x 128 512 x 96 197 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Product Specifications 7 1 5 Recordable Image Count Resolution Recordable image count with 1 Recordable image count with 2 Resolution GB of memory GB of memory 912 x 512 4092 8188 512 x 352 5952 11909 512 x 256 8184 16376 512 x 128 16368 32752 512 x 96 21824 43669 Recording Time Recordable Image Count divided by frame rate fps 7 1 6 Shutter Speed List 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 700 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 it2000_ 1 140000__ 1160000 128 7 2 Dimensions 7 2 1 Camera Controller All dimensions are in Millimeters mm 25 4 mm equal one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale j 129 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Product Specifications 7 2 2 Imager All dimensions are in Millimeters mm 25 4 mm equal one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale a 4 2 M3 DEPTH3 K A ae CO AN Yy zJ LT WY lt 25 r C g T i j a a D fm D Ke O O Je Phatron Q o r N ST T4 __
69. ith a mode that automatically switches the system from LIVE mode to MEMORY playback mode displays the trigger frame and pauses the playback immediately the recording is finished This mode can be used by setting AUTO PLAY to ON This function is convenient for immediately verifying the recorded video after recording 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select AUTO PLAY from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys TAL I F SET lt gt MSH lt lt mm2 lt so mmm 4 et GEN z _ NAMM D gt GAI G a gt m PmMs lt gt OorPwnaaZogo Om 0ITm 7 omcm N wows 0 46 lt RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS SHUTT DISPL SYNC RESER RESER OTHER SENSO USER RESER RESER LLUNA mms oa a 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron 3 The menu to select AUTO PLAY ON OFF displays on the left side of the screen AUTO PLAY OFF ON Ww TADAN gt How 4 Select ON OFF with the keypad T 4 keys Press the ENTER key then the MENU key to close the menu list the setting is complete 5 Perform a recording operation and verify that the system automatically replay after recording 119 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 System Settings 6 2 3 Reset to Factory Default State The settings frame rate resolution menu settings etc on the FASTCAM MC1 can be reset to the factory default state Setting Procedure 1 Press the ME
70. k or a short circuit Do not use the camera in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring equipment used Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat Do not insert metallic objects into or pour liquids such as water on the camera Doing so can cause fire electric shock or malfunction from short circuit or heat Do not disassemble or modify the camera There are high voltages inside the camera that can cause electric shock Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands Doing so can cause electric shock Make sure the power cable is fully inserted into the shocked Not fully plugging in the power cable can cause fire from electric shock or heat When something is wrong with the camera unplug the power cable immediately When a foreign substance or liquid such as metal or water gets inside When the outer case is broken or damaged such as from a fall When the camera produces smoke a strange smell or strange sound Using the camera in these conditions might cause a fire or electric shock 5 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual AN Caution Always unplug the camera when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period of time Leaving or storing the camera connected to the power source might cause fire from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge Do not set the camera in a location where the temperature might get unusually hot The ins
71. lect the SENSOR GAIN item and press the key to move to the submenu 13 46 07 mma oe JJN m w RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS SHUTT DISPL SYNC RESER RESER OTHER SENSO USER RESER RESER lt lt U3 FOUN lt lt eM SH aE E a a 2000FPS 512x512 172000s 3 Select the imager on which to make the sensor gain setting 4 The setting items will display Select either X1 standard or X3 increased gain with the ARROW T J keys SENSOR GAIN gt HEAD gt X X3 5 When finished press the ENTER key to confirm the setting 69 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 10 Input Output Signal Types Many signals can be input and output with the FASTCAM MC1 using the BNC connectors These signals are listed below A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the various connectors Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both devices the input device and the output device 3 10 1 TRIGGER IN Connector The input signal type is selectable TTL or SW with the slide switch on the processor When the slide switch is set to TTL The system recognizes an external TTL signal as a trigger during the READY or ENDLESS recording state Starting and stopping recording in the selected recording mode is controlled with this signal Input voltage is 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulsewidth is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommende
72. m the SYNC IN OUT submenu TRIG TTL IN DELAY A pre specified delay is implemented from the instant the trigger signal is input the camera will recognize and respond to the trigger input only after the specified amount of time set has elapsed Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW T J keys move the digit with the gt keys TRIG TTL IN DELAY ri S m u m SYNC IN DELAY Setting Range 0 1 frame rate s in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu SYNC IN DELAY From the instant the synchronization signal is input the camera will recognize the synchronization signal later than normal after the specified amount of time set has elapsed Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW T 4 keys move the digit with the gt keys SYNC IN DELAY S m T m 00 ee m TRIG OUT WIDTH Setting Range 0 1 ms in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu TRIG OUT WIDTH Set the output TTL signal s pulsewidth length Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW T 4 keys move the digit with the e gt keys TRIG OUT WIDTH S m E m miiia iiai 88 MSYNC OUT DELAY Setting Range 0 1 frame rate s in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu SYNC OUT DELAY The synchronization signal will be output later than normal delayed by the amount of time set here Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW T J keys move the digit with the e gt keys SYNC OUT DELAY S m u
73. me rate shutter speed resolution with which to record 2 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 3 Select the COLOR TEMP from the ADJUSTMENT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key CEMENT EMENT AO OOF MAn ooo lt lt NnWwn lt lt lt PMs lt lt mm lt azxmmmn mJ 0 E E SF P C E E E S R E E 5 Verify that a value similar to that shown below is displayed at the bottom left of the screen DARK 6 Turn on the lighting to used for during the recording and in the center of the screen shoot an object such as white paper to be the white standard 60 7 Adjust the lens aperture and the light intensity Verify that the value at the bottom left of the screen changes with the intensity of the light entering the camera If the brightness on the screen is changing but the display does not verify that the white standard object is being shot in the middle of the screen 8 Adjust the light intensity if DARK is displayed in the lower left of the screen until it changes to PUSH ENTER KEY If it is too bright BRIGHT is displayed reduce the light intensity Ae tot Wil iz i at Ua JiS Neu Ves NT Eb Le a TALIA ALLS Penal Jor alar dud 4 2 iatan a y AOOO p hs eu 4 Meth a ZAP AMONOT SS liinleldnetal 9 Press the ENTER key when the PUSH ENTER KEY display is shown 10 With this operation the camera acquires th
74. menu and setting layers in that order The cursor gt on the menu can be moved and the necessary menu commands can be selected by pressing the keypad ARROW keys The procedure for changing a setting is explained next 1 Select an item on the menu using the ARROW fT J up and down keys 2 Find the item to set in the submenu and press the Right key to move to the submenu To return to the menu from the submenu press the e key 3 Move to the item to set using the T 4 keys and press the ENTER key 4 The setting item will appear on the left side of the screen that had displayed the menu Use the ARROW keys to change the setting To return to the submenu from the setting item press the MENU key or the BACK key 5 After changing the setting completed your selection by pressing the ENTER key mma lt se r Soot 0 RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS SHUTT DISPL SYNC RESER RESER OTHER SENSO USER RESER RESER lt lt NnDn lt lt lt PMS mans Z000FPS 13 18 32 512x512 172000s Photron The gt cursor on the left side of the menu can be moved by pressing the ARROW keys 34 2 4 5 Saving Shot Settings After using the procedure explained in 2 4 4 Menu Selection Confirmation Cancellation to change settings to save your settings for the frame rate shutter soeed and resolution explained in Chapter 3 Recording press the keypad STORE key However
75. mmm a A700 lt lt OM Ho cn gt re i RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS SHUT T DISPL SYNC RESER RESER OTHER SENSO USER RESER RESER op Q JON lt lt lt mans 2000FPS5 512x512 172000s Photron 3 On the left side of the screen the list of functions that can be set is displayed select the function to be used and press the ENTER key The available functions are explained in the chart below v MIWA TizoHta om t HUTTER SEL RIGGER SEL T TATUS IVE EC READY EC OW LIGHT g2 3 17 STATUS Key The STATUS key is a display key that can be used to summarize and verify the status of the camera controller settings and the current status of the settings for each of the imagers Each press of the STATUS key will display the screens below in order 13 51 45 i Sf6e646 A J QoooooG Gi024 BI024 mea66 FSS ICEMENT R R N 3 CEMENT N MP ENHA ELECT ENHAN R GAI lt lt lt M zzz Sz OCG Mod cccsz4 FZ o M S00000 moo eccooso lt 7 T 3 G T S k S S E 7 2000FP5 512x512 1 2000s Phetran 2000FP5 512x512 1 72000s Prorron 1 Signal Settings 2 Camera Head 13 52 35 oo mo og ma u a co 10 ti Mo ON OF RG NT OF OF RE F B 5 F ADY AND TRIG 2000FP5 512x512 1720005 Prorron 2000FP5 512x512 172000s Prorron 3 Shot Settings 4 Programmable Switch Settings 93 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual
76. o the Camera Controller s Gigabit Ether Interface c0 00 106 5 1 1 Connecting the FASTCAM MC1 and a PC cicecceeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeesaesseeeeeeeeaas 107 5 1 2 Setting the Camera Controller s IP Address cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaeeneneeeeeees 108 5 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol cccccceeeeeesssssseeseeeeeeees 109 5 1 4 Connecting the PC to Multiple CAMELS cccccccccsssssssseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeessaaaaeeeeeeeseees 110 Chapter 6 System Settings wurmimmmmnmnnenmnnmnnnanennannninnnanennnnns AY 6l Display GUNS arere EE E E E 112 6 1 1 Changing the Date Time Display cccccceeecceeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeaeeeeesssaaees 112 6 1 2 Display Hide On Screen Display OSD TeXt ccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 113 6 1 3 Display Cross Hairs cccccccccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeceeeeeeeeeeaeeaeeeeeeeaaeaaeeeeeeeeeseaaaaseeeeeseaaas 113 6 1 4 Display R G B Plane Color Models Only ccssssssseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaeeeseeeseees 115 6 1 5 Select the Video Signal Standard NTSC or PAL ccccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 116 6 1 6 Keypad LOD SettingS cccccccccccceccceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeesseeeseeeeeeeeessaeeeeeeeeeesegas 117 6 2 Other Detailed SettingS ccccccccccccesesssseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaaaaaaeseeess 118 6 2 1 Setting the Date Time cccccccssssc
77. ooo Ar gt A or E o ee O M MANANAIA KLLOKOT W222 2 a fooler larl lt pl el p lms al ep 4 0 m0 cC mMm zH4 z Io o gt mMm aes En tf 172000s 3 Select the signal to be output from the master camera controllers GENERAL OUT connector from the menu Move the cursor to the SYNC POS item with the ARROW T J keys and press the ENTER key to select GENERAL OUT PS S E E i i R R gt R R oS UNO lt a UMNoqgcanm mogt gogz Oca mo Oc 0 Mooo HaP H cccz r O M j Mecsas lt lt lt o a GE a S ozz aa OQOOOODOMmMmMOCI 4 0 N CK n ed ee a m ame ed vee a ra mAH tf 4 The system has been set to output a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal from the master camera controllers GENERAL OUT connector 80 Setting the Slave Camera Controller Synchronization Signal Receiving Controller Next set the synchronization signal input of the slave camera controller which will receive the synchronization signal supplied by the master camera controller 1 Input the slave camera controller s synchronization to the master camera controller Connect the master camera controllers GENERAL OUT connector and the slave camera controller s SYNC IN connector using a BNC cable When the synchronization signal is input to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED yellow on the front of the slave camera controller w
78. r switch on the front of the camera controller Connect to Gigabit Ether Keypad Connect to Keypad Connect to DC18 36V AC adapter Connect to Video Out Video monitor Example Cable Device Connections 2 After switching on the power the imager connection status and current IP address setting is displayed as text on the video monitor screen CONNECTED COLOR Monochrome Imager Color Imager Connection No Connection Connection CONNECTED MONO CONNECTED COLOR NOT CONNECTED Display 31 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 3 After a short time a screen like the one shown below is displayed 2000FPS5 512x512 142000s Photron Co wanton o meres o a prere ave magrare aowe 32 2 4 3 Displaying the Menu List 1 The menu list is displayed on the video monitor screen by pressing the keypad MENU key 13 18 32 Submenu 4 mma am A JJ n gt me Z RECOR RESER RESER RESER ADJUS SHUT T DISPL SYNC RESER RESER OTHER SENSO USER RESER RESER lt lt NnDn lt lt lt PMH mans J 2000FPS 512x512 172000s Photron Menu List Screen 2 To leave the menu list screen without making a selection cancel press the MENU key or the BACK key 33 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 4 4 Menu Selection Confirmation Cancellation The menu list has a hierarchical structure made of the menu 33 kk sub
79. s lit This puts the system in segment playback mode F a ramet 6 All of the normal playback operations described above will now occur only within the range specified by the start and stop points 103 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Playback 4 6 Using the Playback Event Marker Function During MEMORY mode 10 playback image frame numbers can be stored and those stored frame numbers event marker frame can be immediately accessed or jumped to By marking the desired position while the image is played back this convenient function can easily recall those positions 1 Put the camera in MEMORY playback mode Live J 2 Playback with the normal procedure 3 When the desired frame is displayed press the STORE key to save it 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above a total of 10 points can be stored 5 The marker frames can be jumped to with the SHUTTER AW keys A 6 When a marker frame is displayed the MARKER FRAME X text will appear on the screen Where X is a number between 1 and 10 When storing frames and going over 10 points AN The frame numbers will be overwritten in order from the first stored 104 Chapter 5 Connectin 5 1 Connecting a PC to the Camera Controller s Gigabit Ether Interface 105 Chapter 5 Connecting a PC 5 1 Connecting a PC to th
80. ssing the W key lowers the frame rate FRAME RATE oc 3 Verify that the frame rate displayed in the lower left corner of the video monitor changes as the frame rate is changed 2000FP5 gt 512x512 1 72000s Photron The fps display in the lower part of the screen changes 40 4 The display of the number of frame and the time available for recording also changes at the same time LIVE 13 18 47 ART 97FR 2 046s8 ST 40 For frame rates over 2000 fps the resolution is automatically set to the maximum available at that AN frame rate For more details refer to 7 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution A The minimum frame rate in PAL mode is 50 fps b The minimum frame rate in NTSC mode is 60 fps 41 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 2 Selecting the Resolution Images with a maximum size of 260K pixels can be taken with the FASTCAM MC1 using the high speed image sensor which has a maximum size of 512x512 pixels Also by reducing the resolution images can be taken with even faster frame rates or the recording duration can be extended accordingly The procedure for selecting the resolution is explained next 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode 13 18 47 Verify that LIVE is displayed at the top of the monitor 2 Press the RESOLUTION A V keys Pressing the A key raises the resolution and pressing the Y key lowers the resolution FRAME RATE
81. t accept 2 Connect the master camera s V SYNC output connect to the slave camera s V SYNC input connector with a BNC cable select the synchronization signal output polarity on the master camera and then set the slave camera to be operated by that signal For camera models that can do synchronized recordings or for detailed instructions on making the settings contact Photron 85 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 13 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings Select a signal for output from the GENERAL OUT connector as explained in section 3 10 Input Output Signal Types 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the GENERAL OUT from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 0 MN Mh lt t m R72 046s Oee io aT ot Ree D wWSsSnsSse OQ fn E d AO eat zDD lt lk OOOWI a wv COCoUICDCOCOC OO ett ar ta ae tl ad 0 ac gt Lie gt a gt gt gt lt Ere a a a O QNOwW ood LILI SEO gt Sr a gt gt gt LI lt Se a gt Wee ew oe O ak OWLWILID Ra OUI OUWWMMVWDMNIVZOMON TCV Lee Te Lh LL Cee lt LWNIOnKeeOwnvtoen 8122512 1720008 Photron 2000FPS 3 The GENERAL OUT menu is displayed The content of the various items is listed in the chart below ez J zDD e lt LF OOOW az wa COCMUWICICCOOOO Sas ee Oo gt Lo gt na ICO he Nn Ow vat
82. t be input to the various connectors Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both devices the input device and the output device For signals that can be input refer to 3 10 Input Output Signal Types 24 2 2 10 DC 18 36V 45VA Connector The DC power supply input connector Connect supplied AC adapter or optional High G Battery DC 18 36V 45VA Pin Camera Controller side Cable side Diagram Connector Name Signal Name Hi Connector Model Name Connector Model Maker Name Maker D RESERVE reserve a DC 18 36V SIGNAL GND Be PTO2A 8 4P 023 PTO6A 8 4S 424 45VA POWER GND G Amphenol Amphenol 18 36V IN oD PT02A 8 4P 023 95 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 Device Connections 2 3 1 Connecting the Imager Follow the procedure below to connect the imager to the camera controller 1 Verify that the camera controller s power is off 2 Connect the camera cable Check the connector part of the imager and camera controller and connect as shown in the pictures below mi Camera Controller mi imager 3 Verify that the connector s screws are correctly tightened Firmly fasten the retaining screws on the connector before use Be very careful if the retaining screws are not firmly fastened the connector may be damaged Always secure the camera cable by tightening the screws attached to the camera cable s connector If the camera cable pulls out
83. umbered PRESET key to be set 2 Perform the camera settings Refer to Chapter 3 Recording for how to make the settings 3 Press the STORE key By saving the settings the current camera settings are saved to the numbered preset selected in the first step 4 To access the saved camera settings press the numbered PRESET key that the settings were saved to 37 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 4 8 Using Low Light Mode As more you increase the frame rate or shutter speed of a high speed camera the amount of light entering the camera decreases accordingly making the displayed image dark Low light mode is a function that temporarily increases the exposure time making the displayed image easier to see Press the LOW LIGHT key once to turn on low light mode Press the LOW LIGHT key once more to clear low light mode Pressing the REC READY key automatically clears low light mode and returns you to the selected record and shutter speed When in low light mode LOW LIGHT will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen and five LEDs all of the MAIN LEDs except the POWER LED will blink 13 19 42 LOW LIGHT 0512x512 171000s Photron 38 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3
84. while the power is on it can cause malfunction Always turn the camera controller s power off when attaching or removing imagers Adding or removing imagers with the power on can cause malfunction 26 2 3 2 Connecting the Keypad Connect the keypad connector by inserting it into the connector labeled KEYPAD on the front of the camera controller The keypad is hot pluggable It can be plugged in and removed while the camera controller s power is on 2 3 3 Connecting a Video Monitor A video monitor connected to the camera controller can be used to check the live image camera pass through image With a BNC cable connect the VIDEO OUT connector on the front of the camera controller to the video input on a video monitor Video Monitor etc VCR etc VIDEO OUT Connector OF FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 4 Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the supplied AC adapter to a power supply Refer to the DC power item in section 7 1 2 General Specifications for power supplies that can be used DC 18 36V 32VA Connector 1 AC Cable AC Adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC 18 36V 45VA connector on the front of the camera controller 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter 3 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet 28 2 4 Basic Keypad Operation Optional The optional keypad has been designed with the intention of making frequentl
85. will result in fee based repair even within the warranty period 1 When the warranty card is not presented 2 The prescribed items on the warranty card are not completed or they have been overwritten or the name of the dealer is missing 3 Damage or malfunction as a result of fire earthquake water damage lightning other natural disasters pollution or the effects of abnormal voltage 4 Damage or malfunction as a result of dropping or mishandling during shipment or moving after purchase or misuse 5 Consumable goods battery cables 6 When repair adjustment or alternation done by an entity other than Photron service has been performed on the system or damage or malfunction that is determined to be a result of the responsibility of using the product For inquires related to malfunction contact the dealer where the product was purchased or the nearest Photron office refer to page 138 136 Chapter 9 Contacting Photron 9 1 Contacting Photron Chapter 9 Contacting Photron 9 1 Contacting Photron For technical inquires related to the system or for inquires related to the user s manual telephone FAX or e mail using the contact information listed below In addition the following items will be verified when inquiring so note them in advance 1 Contact Information Company name school name customer name phone number 2 Product Name FASTCAM MC1 3 Seri
86. y repeated functions easy accessible Detailed settings have also been organized in a menu which can be efficiently operation with using the ARROW keys This section explains the basic keypad operations when taking images with the FASTCAM MC1 2 4 1 Keypad Parts W Keypad External Diagram EN 4 a a a e e DESAN E E EE ES zean PATT P v a anoncistino f Photron PRESET PRESET PRESETS PRESET EERE FRANE RATE RESOLUTION SHUITER TRIGGER MODE oono ggg TITEI ae ene SLOW FAST OO GELE Choe eee j y 4 4 E 5 E i enn aOR a a aaea e e e 29 FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup W Keypad Explanation Poo ala M 4D 42 8 a E 6 4 E 49 Ce resumen paeran O ramo oar Co rewu foore KECE ranome own com enon o fen fome CALIBRATE Notused onthe MCI used Notused onthe MCI the MC1 STATUS STATUS Display status status FIT 1 1 en fit monitor STORE Store settings store a screen 1 1 marker LIVE Change LIVE MEMORY EGMENT fee Segment playback keys PLAYBACK PRESET Access preset Access preset RECREADY READY Record ready Record reay EAC a ER sn Set trigger mode Record key MODE 2 4 2 Startup Screen 1 After attaching the imager cables keypad and external devices as explained in the previous section turn the power on by pressing the powe

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