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1. RANDOM 3 17 RS422 Protocol and Commands AUXMEM 4Eh RECORD mq 501 RECORD 51 READY on 5 READY ol 53 11 Menu Mode MENU on 4 MENJ 4 12 Photron Remote Ke Code 3 0 O4 0 OAh OCh 1Ah 1Dh 83 Blh 1 13 Menu Selection item random frame 01 color te 83 camera BOh ex at OCh date tine 19h system rev 09 OBh monitor out 0 mcdl 0 ext s 03 14 random frame 1 Foh 2 F 3 Fsh 4 F9h 16 FAh 64 FBh 128 F4h 256 F5h 15 color temp 5100 86 3l 8 user set edit 8Ah Display Monitor 1 R Selection B6h B Selection B7h Code of O of 10s position AOh Code of 1 of 10s position JAlh Code of 2 of 10s position A2h Code of 3 of 10s position A3h Code of 4 of 10s position A4h Code of 5 of 10s position A5h Code of 6 of 10s position JA6h Code of 7 of 10s position A7h Code of 8 of 10s position JASh 3 18 RS422 Protocol and Commands Code of 9 of 10s position A9h Code of 0 of unit 90 Code of 1 of unit 9 Code of 2 of unit 9 Code of 3 of unit 93 Code of 4 of unit 94 Code of 5 of unit 9 Code of2. Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 08 21 monitor out Current status code At this point the current status is sent back When there is no change Procedure 4 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolutions horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned When there is a change use the T or 4 code for selection and send the decision code Procedure 4 Transmission code 9 Menu mode T or 4 code Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 08h 21 monitor out Code after change Procedure 5 Transmissin code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 28 RS422 Protocol and Commands time set Sets the time on clock
3. 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is sent back When there is a change send the code of decision using the T or 4 code Procedure 3 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 4 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu 9 Menu mode T or 4 code three T codes are needed to change from 2 to 16 for example 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 02h 14 random frame Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photro Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 25 RS422 Protocol and Commands ext sync Sets on or off of external sync and the polarity Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 2 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 3 Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode Code of on off 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame 9 M
4. Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 26 RS422 Protocol and Commands mcdl Sets on or off of mcdl Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 2 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 3 Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode Code of on off 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame 9 Menu mode f or y code to set mcdl find the number of codes needed in the chart 12 Photron Remote Control code 18h 13 Menu mode Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 06h 22 mcdl Current status code At this point the current status is sent back When there is no change Procedure 4 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu Note 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutte speed Current status code 11 Memu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h For resolution and shutter speed t
5. Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Procedure 2 Procedure 3 Procedure 4 Procedure 5 Procedure 6 Procedure 7 This lets you exit the menu Transmission code Response codes Transmission code Response codes Transmission code Response codes Transmission code Response codes Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode Code of on off 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame 9 Menu mode T or 4 code to select time set see the chart for the number of codes needed 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 20 time set Code of the year 20 time set Code of 0 zero of 10s position 20 time set Code of 0 zero of unit 9 Menu mode T or code where code is for increment and code is for decrement 20 time set Code of the year 20 time set Code after change in 10s position 20 time set Code after change in unit 9 Menu mode Code of decision 20 time set Code of the month 20 time set Code of 1 of 10s position 20 time set Code of 1 of unit Repeat Procedures 3 to 5 until the numbers in seconds have been set Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horiz
6. 10s position 15 camera gain Current status code unit After selecting R or B use 1 or y code to set the required value Procedure 8 Transmission code 9 Menu mode T or 1 code T code for increment and 4 code for decrement Value is decided by the number of codes sent 3 35 RS422 Protocol and Commands Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 84h 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 85h 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 85h Note 85h is returned twice 15 camera gain Current status code R or B 15 camera gain Code after change 10s position 15 camera gain Code after change unit After setting R and B color temperature send the decidion codes Procedure 9 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of dicision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 36 CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED System Cnnection Turning the System on First Recording Notes System Connection This section shows you how to connect the FASTCAM ultima 1024 components video monitor and Video Cassette Recorder VCR CAMERA INSTALLATION
7. 6 of unit 9 Code of 7 of unit 91 Code of 8 of unit 98 Code of 9 of unit cavea B2 B3h Y B4h B5h 17 t at VS 2 2Bh rec 2Ch rec 2D date time date 1Bh time 1Ch 19 re Display Monitor MI 29 tne se ear ODh month OEh da OFh 10 mn 111 Sec 1 Code of O of 10s position AOh Code of 1 of 10s position A1h Code of 2 of 10s position A2h Code of 3 of 10s position A3h Code of 4 of 10s position A4h Code of 5 of 10s position A5h Code of 6 of 10s position A6h Code of 7 of 10s position A7h Code of 8 of 10s position A8h Code of 9 of 10s position A9h Code of O0 of unit 90 Code of 1 of unit 9 Code of 2 of unit 9 Code of 3 of unit 9 Code of 4 of unit Code of 5 of unit 95 Code of 6 of unit 9 Code of 7 of unit 9 Code of 8 of unit 9 Code of 9 of unit 99 21 monitor out SXGA 15 VIDEO 1 md off 1 on 13 A et yx off 14 an an rey ID 3 19 RS422 Protocol and Commands Transmission Command Codes and Response Command Codes The first digit shows the number given in the Transmission Command Code Table 1 Frame Rate When a code is sent to the processor the frame rate is changed The processor sends back a code that denotes the new setting status The response commands are as follows the first digit shows the number given in Response Command Code Table 1 Frame Rate Code after the change 2 Resolution horizontal Code after the change 3 Resolution vertical Code after th
8. A connector to be used when controlling the FASTCAM ultima 1024 via the RS422 interface RS422 Connector Pin Assignment Dsub 9 pin Connector Signal N C TXD RXD N C N C GND TXD RXD N C O 00 10 NN KOD Nr 2 4 Processor Rear Panel VIDEOOUT A BNC connector that outputs video signal from the FASTCAM ultima 1024 VIDEO OUT Y C and VGA output are switched by the menu on the remote keypad VIDEO OUT Y C and VGA cannot be output simultaneously VIDEO OUT and Y C are simultaneously output Y C An S terminal connector to output Y C signal from the FASTCAM ultima 1024 VIDEO OUT Y C and VGA output are switched by the menu on the remote keypad VIDEO OUT Y C and VGA cannot be output simultaneously VIDEO OUT and Y C are simultaneously output VGA A D sub 15 type connector that outputs SXGA signal from the FASTCAM ultima 1024 VIDEO OUT and VGA are switched by the menu on the remote keypad VIDEO OUT and VGA cannot be output simultaneously AC IN CONNECTOR A standard IEC CEE power connector MCDL Connects MCDL 2 5 Processor Rear Panel EXT IN A BNC connector that accepts vertical sync pulse signal from another FASTCAM ultima 1024 for sysc operation of two or more cameras When you use this connector set EXT SYNC to ON by the EXTERNAL SYNC function on the remote keypad menu see 3 14 SYNC OPERATION OF TWO OR MORE PROCESSORS Feed the signal from EXT OUT of one processor to EXT IN of a second p
9. FPS FASTCAM ultima1024 Available Frame Rates amp Resolutions Frame Rate Resoluitons 60110 125fps 250fps 500fps 1 000fps 2 000fps 4 000fps 8 000fps 16 000fps 1024X1024 1024x512 HE oo A 512X512 Bi prm qe gt a ia aa 512X256 o Al AS MASA A Ee A di o BERN MN EN A MC O O EA OO EEE 512X123 gt J RI CEA FT c c qp sq x3 7 2 Specifications Shutter Speed FASTCAM ultima1024 Available Frame Rates amp Shutter speeds Frame Rate Shutter 600 i25fps 250fps 500fps 1 000fps 2 000fps 4 000fps 8 000fps 16 000fps 1 60 i z z 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1 000 1 2 000 1 4 000 1 8 000 1 16 000 1 32 000 1 64 000 1 128 000 Frame storage 1 model 512 frames 512 MB memory 2 model 1 024 frames 1 GB memory 3 model 1 536 frames 1 5 GB memory FASTCAM ultima1024 Available Memory amp Frame stotrage Resolution 512X128 24 57 256X128 49 152 128X128 98 304 512X6 49 152 256X6 98 304 512MB 1 5GB Number of Frame storage Recordina time sec 1024X1024 512 1 024 1 536 500 500 7 3 Specifications Playback rates NTSC 2 5 10 15 30 FPS PAL 2 4 8 12 25 FPS Single frame freeze forward reverse 7 4 Specifications PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 PROCESSOR Video output Sync signal output Report display Signal input TRIGGER SW IN Dimensions Weight Power NTSC or P
10. P S off 6 Playback control Code of STOP 8 Display mode Code of TRIG PT off 8 Display mode Code of BOCK off 9 LIVE mode Code of LIVE on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is sent back When switched to off 9 LIVE mode Code of LIVE off 10 Recording operation Code of READY off Note If the setting of frame rate resolution shutter speed or recording mode when LIVE is on is different from what each of them is set when LIVE is off the kind of response code will be different The response commands are as follows 1 Frame rate Code fo current status 2 Resolution horizontal Code of current status 3 Resolution vertical Code of current status 4 Shutter speed Code of current status 9 LIVE mode Code of LIVE off 10 Recording operation Code of READY off 10 Recording operation Code of current status 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad 30h Note For resolution and shutte speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection will be sent back 3 22 RS422 Protocol and Commands 8 Recording Operation When the processor receives a code it sends back a code that shows the new setting status or a special code The response commands are as follows The kind of response command varies by the status the first digit shows the number given in Response Command Code Ta
11. and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code Procedure 2 Procedure 3 Response codes Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of on off 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame 9 Menu mode T or 1 code for selection see the chart for the number of codes neede Response codes Transmission code Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code B1h 16 camera gain Current status code At this point the current status is returned When there is no change Procedure 4 Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned When there is a change use T or J code for selection Procedure 4 Procedure 5 Transmission code Response codes Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode T or 1 code 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code B1h 16 c
12. ner 6 2 NU IM T 6 3 CENTER Mode END Mode RANDOM Mode Choosing a Record Mode ceteri inicie es 6 7 Chapter 7 DAILY MAINTENANCE Care OS e HO ERE E eS e es ERN CD 7 1 Specifications nss 72 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction Warranty How To Use This Manual Precautions Notes Introduction The FASTCAM ultima 1024 High Speed Video Camera System has been developed to offer a powerfull engineering solution in R and D engineering manufacturing quality control in general industries and special applications in scientific medical biological aerospace studies Its extra high speed recording capability and easy to use remote control key pad provide a motion analysis environment that has been hard to obtain so far The live image setup function ensures that the image of the object on the screen is captured and recorded in the memory at a simple press on the recording button You do not have to set the exposure and image layout on the screen by guessing all you see on the monitor screen is what you get recorded at a press on the recording button Use this cutting edge recording technology to observe your fast moving object as a slow motion playback image or to input the moving image data into your motion analysis system for processing This manual has been prepared for you to use the system in the most effective way for slow motion observa tio
13. service If shipped to PHOTRON at any of the addresses shown below repairs will be made at no charge 2 Parts replacement Replacement parts installed under warranty will be provided at no charge THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS Failure to operate the PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 series in accordance with PHOTRON s written instructions including environmental specifications listed in the User s Manual If there is evidence of the PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 series being subjected to accidental damage misuse or abuse If the PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 series has been repaired or tampered with by persons other than PHOTRON personnel customer personnel trained by PHOTRON or without permission of PHOTRON Shipping damage is not covered by this warranty The purchaser has the responsibility to place a claim of damage in shipment with the carrier PHOTRON LIMITED makes no other warranties express or implied including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose If this PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 series does not function properly during the warranty period PHOTRON LIMITED will repair it without charge according to the terms stated above Repair without charge is PHOTRON LIMITED s only obligation under this warranty PHOTRON LIMITED PHOTRON USA INC or PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED will not be responsible for any consequential or incidental damages resulting from the sale use or improper f
14. text information overlayed in the upper and lower portions of the monitor screen The REPORT button toggles between on and off The display on the screen looks as shown below Displ d DEUS Frame number ID number Display ne time 61 gt 230 000000 00000 000000sec START 1024 x 1024 5OOFPS PHOTRON Trigger mode Resolution Frame rate 3 11 Display Mode ID A two digit number is displayed in the upper left corner of the monitor This number can be used as an ID of the recordings when you store them on tape Any number can be set manually The number increments by one at ever press on the ID button TRIG PT TRIGGER POINT At a press on the TRIG PT button the playback jumps to the frame that was marked as the trigger point in memory The system displays the marked frame immediately and sets itself into PAUSE STOP mode To exit the trigger point press the P S button This buttong also make the system memorize the current setting status Press this button while the system is in Live mode and the current settings are memorized All the memorized settings are recalled when the system is turned on for the next recording session BLOCK BLOCK PLAYBACK The BLOCK playback mode plays back a pre selected portion of a recording in which you are interested Press the START button to mark a start frame during playback and then press the END button to mark the end of a block of frames after the interesting scene has just p
15. 0h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned When there is a change use T or 4 code to select items for decision Procedure 4 Transmission code 9 Menu mode T or J code Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 1Ah 18 data time Code after change Procedure 5 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 31 RS422 Protocol and Commands ext out Selects the type and polarity of output signals Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of on off Response codes 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame Procedure 2 Transmission code 9 Menu mode use T or 4 code to select ext out see the chart for the number of codes needed Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad cose 18h 13 Menu selection items Code after change Procedure 3 Transmission
16. AL factory set Vertical sync or RECORD gate signal output by EXT OUT BNC connector Record rate ID No Date Time switchable Record status while recording Shutter speed Trigger mode Elapsed time Frame number TRIGGER IN BNC connector CMOS level opto isolator input 5V 10mA BNC connector switch contact for trigger 155 5 W x 151 H x 302 D millimeters 6 2 W x 6 0 H x 11 9 D inches 7 0kg approx 15 5 lbs 110 220 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 5A PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 CAMERA Sensor Greyscale Lens mount Tripod screw hole Camera cable Dimensions Weight Power Ambient temperature Storage temperature 1024 x 1024 pixels 256 levels C mount 1 4 20 UNB2B 5 meters approx 16 5 feet 85 W x 85 H x 46 D millimeters 3 4 W x 3 4 H x 1 9 D inches 0 55kg approx 1 2 Ibs Fed by the processor 0 to 35 degrees Celsius no condensation 20 to 70 degrees Celsius no condensation PHOTRON FASTCAN ultima 1024 CONTROL KEYPAD Dimensions Weight Power 166 W x 82 H x 34 D millimeters 6 5 W x 3 5 H x 1 4 D inches 0 53kg approx 1 2 Ibs Fed by the processor 7 5 Notes PHOTRON LIMITED Copyright PHOTRON LIMITED 2001 2001 05 08 Rev 2 2 Printed in Japan
17. As shown in page 2 2 the camera has a 1 4 inch screw hole in its base plate Install the camera firmly on a tripod using this screw hole INSTALLING A LENS The camera has a type C lens mounting adapter on the front panel Screw clockwise a taking lens into this mounting adapter until the lens firmly sits in the adapter Do not force too much Keep the cap on the lens FLANGEBACK ADJ USTMENT The flangeback is factory set before shipping In case the flangeback is not in order readjust in the following manner 1 Set the lens firmly on the C mount and loosen the three retaining screws around the mounting adapter 2 Set the focus ring of the lens to infinity with the iris wide open and aim at an object in the infinite distance 3 When you have sharply focused on the object fasten the three retaining screws Screw Screw 4 1 System Connection Connecting the processor Caution Please unplug the processor power cord from the mains outlet before connecting FASTCAM ultima 1024 system components to the processor See the schematics on page 4 3 Connect between the camera and the processor with the camera cable Connect the remote control keypad cable to the remote control connector on the rear panel Connect the video output on the processor rear panel to the video input connector of the VCR with a 75 ohm coaxial cable Connect the video output connector on the back of the VCR to the input connector on the rear panel of
18. ST RECORDING Adjust the camera position aiming at an object that you wish to capture Set the FASTCAM ultima 1024 in Live mode select a framing rate using the REC RATE button Repeat adjustment of the lens iris and lighting as necessary until you have a satisfactory image on the monitor screen Select START recording mode by the MODE SELECT button Press the READY button followed by the REC button The FASTCAM ultima 1024 will continue to record the image data of the object until the memory is full Press the LIVE button to exit Live mode enabling the playback controls Press the PLAY button and you will see the fresh image played back on the monitor screen begining with the first frame of the entire recorded iamges 4 5 First Recording REVIEW OF THE PROCEDURE The following wraps up the procedure of recording images of the target object 1 Select Live mode 2 Select a recording frame rate 3 Optimize the image on the monitor screen by readjusting the iris and lighting 4 Select a recording mode START CENTER END or RANDOM 5 Press the READY button 6 Press the RECORD button to start recording 7 Exit Live mode by pressing the LIVE button 8 View the recorded image using the playback controls 4 6 CHAPTER 5 1394 INTERFACE Downloading the image data to computer Camera Control Utility Notes Downloading the image data to computer INTRODUCTION The processor has on its rear panel a group of IEEE1394 inte
19. User s Manual FASTCAM ultimal024 PHOTRON LTD Notes Table of Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction inr erret o coe ir t e Aa 1 1 Warr nty ite Rat ere RN ODE GI ac sent 1 2 How to Use This Manual eese nne tnnt a a 1 3 Precautions Ide deep Durum cp Ug 1 5 Chapter 2 CONTROLES AND CONNECTORS PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 essenesenenenssenenenensenenenensenenensnnenenenensosenensnnenenne 2 1 Processor Rear Panel nin e e OR ERG NH RINT 2 4 Chapter 3 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD Introduction zu ou EU v EU E i RP It bye eae 3 1 p c T 32 Frame Rate Resolution Shutter Speed essent 3 3 Recording OperatiOn rene nn nennen nennen 3 4 Playback Control nennen nenn nenn a nennen 3 8 Display Rate irere innen IA ev at dd 3 10 Display Mode dea i 3 11 RS422 Protocol and Commands u cussessessessssnssnenenensonsonsannannennennnsensnnonsonsensensnnsnnsnnnnen 3 16 Chapter4 START System Connection e eget eU eee exe ede 4 1 ETLOHPARU CINE 4 4 First ce RIPE P 4 5 Chapter5 1394 INTERFACE Downloading the image data to computer u aaaaaana nano anon ene ene ene e never verore rere 5 1 Camera Control Utility u nennen ans eU E k s 52 Chapter6 BASICS OF RECORDING itrfoductio alas d RES EIER Fed 6 1 Principle of Image Recording ecserin oe ene sene eee eee eren neneve eee ee rene
20. amera gain Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 33 RS422 Protocol and Commands color temp Sets color temperature Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission Response codes Procedure 2 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 3 Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode Code of on off 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame 9 Menu mode T or J code for color temperature selection see the chart for the number of codes needed 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Memu selection items Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 84h 15 color temp Current status code At this point the current status is returned When there is no change Procudure 4 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolutio
21. are always bright and or some others that are always dark Please note they do not mean the system is faulty HOW TO INSTALL FERRITE CORE When using a Y C cable be sure to install the ferrite core as shown below to avoid interference O di tt q E TI To Processor 1 5 Precautions FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENTS WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio commu nications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules and VDE 0871 Class B which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interfer ence This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and VDE 0871 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation WARNING This product is grounded through the power cord This protective ground connectio
22. assed Press the BLOCK button to playback the selected portion of the recording repeatedly All the playback controls work in this mode 3 12 Display Mode MENU REPORT The menu has a hierarchical configura Ro 1 ae TN tion as shown below i E AFLAT MODE T gt TRIG T ELECE 34 MENU 3 TART o2 HD 23 A E E T a 1 random frame 1 ee Ge CARE N O TER Y Y aA UU U 256 extsync_ off on pog on neg MCDL off on monitor out SXGA VIDEO time set year month day hour min sec system rev on screen date time time date ext out vsync pos vsync neg rec pos rec neg camera gain x1 x2 x4 x8 color temp 5100k 3100k user set edit R B Display Mode MENU SETTING Press MENU button and the menu will show on the Keypad display as shown below MENU e Random frame Select a menu item with the up down button on the right of the ENTER button Press the down button to select COLOR TEMPERATURE the Keypad LCD will display color temp Press the down or up button as many times as necessary until you get the menu item you want comes up on the LCD screen then press ENTER button HOW TO SET MENU The following items can be selected on the menu RANDOM FRAME You can select the number of frames to record at each trigger in the RANDOM mode from 1 2 3 4 16 64 128 or 256 frames EXT SYNC Select this item when you use two FASTCAM ultima 1024 systems
23. back Frame Rate Display Mode Live Mode Recording Operation FrameRae 0 0 i Nr ee NE a en AAA A A p I OO E A A AAA A AAA Ae NN I I Oooo iO po gt rati on Qe ojajnjsjolaa RIWIOIN JOIN e jj amp o ul LOC TART EPORT RIG PT a o perati on DO onda DD ondo OI DL DON TEE oo LIII DON ID Uu NIN TP election of Recording Mode RECORD READY NJN N ti N 3 Table2 Transmission Command Code Menu Mode ransmission Command 3 16 Q ry off lola eo UNO m a gt STR O al o 3 ision RS422 Protocol and Commands Table3 Response Corrrrand Codes FesprseComma prse Coa 280 07 oe sees a 50S 00 Sra HERE M Bae 2 irr pi AA 18XxFPS o AAN 98 e o ad E Ooo o eh AA a a fe 7 mn eooo e aShutter Speed 4 pH 8807 59 00 1710000 CSS va E vao h rr 7 F500 ch I 1732200 J bDh en EResguoranTSmuerSpeeT tene Resounon a a 31 Mn APRA E PLAY EE AA pu HSA VS gg J 200 00 A Es BU E i E ir 3E L BLOCK off SF REPORT m 4 RR TIL A en A RG Pr Se a me an a zen RA END
24. ble When MODE is selected selection of recording mode 10 Recording operation Code after change of recording mode When RECORD is on 10 Recording operation Code after RECORD is switched on or off 10 Recording operation Code of READY off When READY is selected 9 LIVE mode Code of LIVE on 10 Recording operation Code after READY is switched on or off Note The LIVE on code is sent back only when LIVE mode is switched from off to on 3 23 RS422 Protocol and Commands 9 Memu Mode The menu mode is of hierarchical configuration When setting any mode you need to make selections along the hierarchical levels es fish E EE ie des e evan ae 3 Meus L ws m GAIA a Ol LLL p Coro eq roo L ine camera gain is good for Monochrome models only EN e color terrp does not exist in the map color terrp is good for Color models only pos POSI neg TE not exist in the nep S ST Fe fe if fig Hierarchy Map The following explains the menu modes along the hierarchy map of Fig 1 In menu mode use the codes in Transmission Command Code Table 3 When a code of menu mode on off 6Eh is sent the processor switches the menu mode on or off When menu mode is on you get in level 1 To move from one level to another use 6Bh or 6Dh to move through items in the same level vertical direction in the chart and use decision 6Ch to move to the next le
25. code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 1Dh 17 ext out Current status code At this point the current status is returned When there is no change Procedure 4 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutte speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned When there is a change use T or 1 code for selection Procedure 4 Transmission code 9 Menu mode 1 or 4 code Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 1Dh 17 ext out Code after change Procedure 5 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 32 RS422 Protocol and Commands camera gain Sets the camera gain Setting procedures
26. e change 4 Shutter speed Code after the change Note For resolution and shutter speed the codes that are selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selectin are sent back 2 Resolution and Shutter Speed When a code is sent to the processor the setting that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is changed The processor sends back a code that shows the new setting status The response commands are as follows the first digit shows the number given in Response Command Code Table When resolution is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection 2 Resolution horizontal Code after the change 3 Resolution vertical Code after the change When shutter speed is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection 4 Shutter Speed Code after the change 3 Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection To change resolution and shutter speed the same switching code is used This Resolution Shutter Speed switching code decides which is to be changed Resolution or Shutter Speed Every time this code is sent the processor alternately selects Resolution or Shutter Speed to be changed The processor sends back a code that shows the new setting status or the current status The response commands are as follows the first digit shows the number given in Response Command Code Table 1 Frame rate Current code 2 Resolution horizontal Current code 3 Resolution vertical Current code 4 Shutter speed Current code 5 R
27. ected BLOCK playback is switched on or off 8 Display mode Code after BLOCK on off switched When START or END is selected marks the start or end frame of a block playback No response command When REPORT is selected REPORT is switched on or off When set to on 8 Display mode Code of REPORT on When set to off 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 8 Display mode Code of REPORT off 12 Photron Remote Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is sent back When TRIG PT is selected Image of trigger frame is displayed 6 Playback control Code of P S on 8 Display mode Code of TRIG PT on When ID is selected ID number is incremented No response command 3 21 RS422 Protocol and Commands 7 LIVE Mode When the processor receives a code it switches LIVE on or off The processor then sends back a code that shows the new setting status or a special code The response commands are as follows The kind of command varies by the status the first digit shows the number given in Response Command Code Table When switched to on 1 Frame rate Code of current status 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 6 Playback control Code of
28. elect Record Gate Record Gate or Vertical Sync Vertical Sync 74ACT541 Doubled Buffer CMOS Output IEEE1394 Use this connector when controlling the FASTCAM ultima 1024 with the attached 1394 control software Two IEEE1394 connectors are provided OPTICAL LINK Use this connector when controlling the FASTCAM ultima 1024 with the attached 1394 control software via an optical cable 2 7 2 8 CHAPTER 3 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD Introduction Live Frame Rate Resolution Shutter Speed Recording Operation Playback Control Display Rate Display Mode RS422 Protocol and Commands Notes Introduction FESTE ET ia DRM f Up di mtr I ASH mer eo ATR 2 HELI HE BE n nr Y aA EU A 23 1 Fa mar IN A har Reli M VU Du ER UL US S V T ur A r ET HE PE LS EILE NAE FRAME RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER SPEEDBUTTONS LIVE BUTTONS The control panel of the FASTCAM ultima 1024 remote keypad is divided into seven sections by the functions related recording and playback of images of objects that are moving at a high speed This chapter describes the functions of all the control buttons on the keypad Some of the buttons are for on and off operation of functions For example one press on Live button turns the FASTCAM ultima 1024 into Live mode on and another press on it turns the Live mode off The green LED on the button lights up to indicate that the processor has turned into Li
29. enu mode T code 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of ext sync 9 Menu mode Code of decision 12 Photron Reomote Control Keypad code 04h 23 ext sync Current status code At this point the current status is sent back for example if it is currently off a 14h is sent back and the off in the chart shows the current position When there is no change Procedure 4 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is sent back When there is a change send a code of decision using the T or 4 code Procedure 4 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 5 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu 9 Menu mode T or J code for exaple going from off to on pos requires one T code or two J codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 04h 23 ext sync Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical
30. esolution and Shutter Speed Selection Code after the change 12 Photron remote control keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is sent back 4 Playback Control When a code is sent to the processor the processor sends back a code that shows the new setting status or a special code 3 20 RS422 Protocol and Commands The response codes are as follows The kind of response command varies by the status the first digit shows the number given in Responce Command Code Table When in FR REV PLAY FF or P S mode 6 Playback control Code after the change 8 Display mode Code of TRIG PT off When in STOP mode 6 Playback control Code of STOP 6 Playback control Code of P S off 8 Display mode Code of BLOCK off 8 Display mode Code of TRIG PT off 5 Playback Frame Rate When a code is sent to the processor the processor sends back a code that shows the new setting status The response commands are as follows the first digit shows the number given in Response Command Code Table 7 Playback frame rate Code after the change 6 Display Mode When a code is sent to the processor a code that shows the new setting status is sent back from the processor The response command codes are as follows The kind of response command varies by the status the first digit shows the number given in Response Command Code Table When BLOCK is sel
31. essor This approach to recording gives you an infinite amount of record time while you wait for something to happen After the recording is stopped you will have the last 512 frames of action stored in memory The END mode is used when the experiment has an observable end and you are interested in the action immediately before the recording was stopped Removed Oldest frame Newest Frame AAA COCOS Only frames viewed during playback O Empty a Full Removed Oldest frame Newest Frame 6 5 RANDOM mode The RANDOM mode records one ten or fifty frames for each trigger signal received by the Processor The Processor continues to record until the memory has been filled c3 b STOPS at End of Memory Depicts 10 frames TT First Recording Last Frame No more frames allowed 6 6 Choosing a Record Mode Is the event controlled or predictable Does the event have an observable start Choose the START mode Is there an external terigger that relates to the event Does the event have images before it that need to be cap tured Does the event have images after it that need to be cap tured Choose the CENTER mode Does the event have an observable end Choose the END mode 6 7 Find a way to create a trigger signal using light sound or motion Consider using the START mode Consider using END mode Notes CHAPTER 7 DAILY MAINTENANCE Care of Lenses S
32. gins How then does the Processor manage the picture storage process 6 1 Principle of Image Recording An analogy for the recording and playback process would be Carousel slide projector and a Carousel slide tray Think of the Processor as a Carousel slide projector and the Random Access Memory RAM as the Carousel slide tray For our discussion the RAM is divided into small sections or frames that are just large enough to hold a single video image These frames can be thought of as the pockets in a slide tray that hold the slides or images In this analogy the slide tray holds 546 slides or the processor memory has 546 frames A slide tray is usually loaded with slides starting at location number one and continuing on around the tray in sequence until the last location is loaded When the slide tray is full a slide must be removed before another slide can be put in The processor memory is loaded with images in a similar way The first image is placed in the first frame of processor memory The second image is placed in the next frame and so on until last image is placed in the last location When the memory of the processor is full the processor erases the first frame and place another frame in place This process continues for a period of one round of the whole frames As a result the processor memory alwary holds the latest images New frame 6 2 START Mode The START mode fills memory only once and then stops recording Use t
33. h a given lighting condition the lens iris must be set wider as the frame rate gets higher 3 3 Recording Operation Using the RECORDING OPERATION part of the remote keypad you can select a recording mode and make a recording sR ESRD M AFERA T I t REA Gy CUE CBER Hi Rabid GJIN REGIRD Ee d S d qur Wo de 1 jx p s Ms gc MEN V4 SELECT Mc Q sr MM Press MODE SEL Mode Select button to select your desired mode of recording The LED lights up underneath the selected mode to indicate the selection Press the button as many times as needed until your desired mode is selected AUXMEM AUXILIARY MEMORY AUX MEM is a recording mode that is specifically provided to calibrate the FASTCAM ultima 1024 system before recording the object of your interest By running the Aux Mem mode before actual recording the fixed pattern noise FPN inherent to the imaging sensor is compensated for Calibration by the Aux Mem function is automatically performed when the system is switched on 3 4 Recording Operation RED EDIHZ CERATION tipi Dark ci HES ERE PN bea RECORD Ea MEC S i 1 I I p NODE ic p Br EON C ECT ES f START MODE Press the MODE SELECT button several times until the START LED lights up Press the READY button to turn the system into READY mode Then press the RECORD button to make a recording The system will continue to record images until the memory is full to the maximum n
34. he START mode when you wish to start a recording session manually This mode is used when the experiment has an observable start and you are interested in the action immediately after the recording is started Ca STOPS at End of Memory qe First Recording Memory is full Last Frame No more frames allowed 6 3 CENTER Mode The CENTER record mode causes the Processor to use memory as a circular buffer Pictures are stored in sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture so that you always have the 512 most recent pictures in memory A trigger signal input at this time marks the next frame as frame number 1 After a trigger occurs the Processor records an additional 256 frames or half of the total number of frames available and then stops recording The CENTER record mode is best suited for recording an event that is electrically controlled or an event that transmits an elctrical signal because the electrical signal can be used as the trigger to control the recording by the system STOPS at End of Memory VU A Trigger Frame 1 Last Frame First Frame O Empty O Full 6 4 END mode The Processor treats memory as a circular buffer when using the END mode Pictures are stored in sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture in memory until you press the TRIGGER button again or a trigger signal is received through TRIGGER IN or TRIGGER SW IN on the rear panel ofthe Proc
35. he code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned When there is a change use T or 4 code for selection and send the code of decishion Procudure 4 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 5 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu 9 Menu mode 1 or y code 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 06h 2 mcdi Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypand code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 27 RS422 Protocol and Commands monitor out Sets SXGA or VIDEO of monitor display Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of on off Response codes 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame Procedure 2 Transmission code 9 Menu mode T or 4 code to select monitor out see the chart for the number of codes needed Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code after change Procedure 3 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision
36. in an external sync operation This item when selected will set the polarity of the signal at the same time MCDL Switches on and off the MCDL function MONITOR OUT Switches video output between Y C and VGA TIME SET Sets the system clock SYSTEM REV Displays the system revision number of the FASTCAM ultima 1024 on video or VGA monitor screen DATE TIME Switches between date or time of the day to display on the video or VGA monitor screen 3 14 Display Mode EXT OUT Selects the signal to be output from the EXT OUT connector vsync pos Vertical sync for recording positive vsync neg Vertical sync for recording negative rec pos Recording signal positive rec neg Recording signal negative CAMERA GAIN FOR MONOCHROME MODEL Selects the camera gain from x1 x2 x4 x8 Note The higher the gain the more noise in the picture COLOR TEMP FOR COLOR MODEL Selects the color temperture from 5100K 3100K user The user allows you to customize the color temperature to your specific lighting conditions 3 15 RS422 Protocol and C RS422 Communication Protocol The processor is of the UART type asynchronous system with NRZ Non Return to Zero format 8 ommands data bits 2 stop bits no parity The baud rate default is 4800 bps Tablel Transmission Corrmand Codes ransmssion Command Frame Rate Resolution and ShutterS Resolution and ShutterSpeed Sel Playback Control ect Play
37. n horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned When there is a change use T or 4 code for selection Procedure 4 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 5 Transmission code 9 Menu mode 1 or y code 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 84h 15 camera gain Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision When items other than user defined items are selected Response codes This lets you exit the menu 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is sent back 3 34 RS422 Protocol and Commands When useer defined items are selected Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 84h 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 85h 15 camera gain Current codes of set amp edit Use T or 4 code to select and send set edit set sets the color temperature to the preselected value When set is selected Procedu
38. n and motion analysis of fast moving objects Remarks 1 For the best usedf the system p esseresdthroughthi s nana 2 Thecortet of this manual i s besedonthe best know edge of thenanufacturer Hwever inceseany error or missed i nfornati on i s foundinthi s nanual pl eese i nformthe nanufacturer of such shortconngs NxhWthstand ngthe above thenanuf acturer i s not resposi H efor anyresu ts of theuseof th s equ pert 3 pirgal ar any part of this nanud without permssi oni s prdi bi ted 4 Thecortert of this nana nay be changed any ti ne wthou pri or noti ce 5 Thenanfacturer assumes roresposi ki i tyfor anyd rect or i rd rect danageor oss of profit resu ti ngfrom theused thi s equi pnart 6 Theran f acturer assumes roresparsi bili tyfar any resu t of theuseof th s equ pert 7 Copy ngad or anypert of thesoftverei ncl udedi nthi ssystevwthou pri or wi ttenpermssi nby theauthor i sani rfri ngenert of copyri grt 1 1 Warranty NEWEQUIPMENTWARRANTY PHOTRON FASTCAM ULTIMA 1024 PHOTRON LIMITED warrants this PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 series and accessories manufac tured by PHOTRON LIMITED to function properly for one year from the date of shipment if the warranty registration card was filled out and returned to PHOTRON USA INC or PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED within thirty days of shipment PHOTRON LIMITED in conjunction with PHOTRON USA INC or PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED agrees to perform the following equipment warranty services 1 Repair
39. n is essential for safe operation of the equipment Avoid electrical shock by plugging the power cord into a properly wired receptacle A loss of the protective ground for any reason could result in electrical shock Use the proper power cord and isure that it is in good condition CAUTION 1 6 CHAPTER 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 Camera Processor Front Panel Processor Rear Panel Notes PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 2 1 Camera TRIPOD There is a 1 4 inch screw hole in the center part of the camera base Install the camera tightly onto a tripod using this screw hole Y ct 5 1 4 inch screw CAMERA CABLE CONNECTOR There is a cable connector on the rear panel of the camera Connect the camera cable to this connector 2 2 Processor Front Panel M wee 04 VE DIE EE im Nor FRONT PANEL An AC power switch and power indicator LED are located on the front panel of the processor 2 3 Processor Rear Panel A UNE AR LI a TNT TRI TRIS iM IH I IH wir CR wu uH mI un T ih A s ain m sE C l Jr rl Ed e di CAMERA Connects the camera cable VIDEO OUT A BNC connector to output video signal from the FASTCAM ultima 1024 Switching of video output and VGA output is set by the keypad menu Simultaneous output of the both signals is not possible REMOTE Connects the FASTCAM ultima 1024 remote control keypad RS422
40. on recording and plyaback CHAPTER 5 1394 INTERFACE This chapter explains how to control the FASTCAM ultima 1024 from the PC via the 1394 interface The details will be given in another manual How to Use This Manual CHAPTER 6 RECORDING STRATEGIES Provides a model for understanding how a solid state recorder works and also provides the background information for selecting an appropriate record mode CHAPTER 7 DAILY MAINTENANCE Shows how to take care of lenses how to get in contact with a service engineer when you need service Also shows specifications of the FASTCAM ultima 1024 series Precautions AMBIENT TEMPERATURE Photron FASTCAM ultima 1024 has been designed to work properly in an ambient temperature range of O to 35 degrees Celsius 32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit no condensation STORAGE TEMPERATURE FASTCAM ultima 1024 must be stored in a place with an ambient temperature range of 20 to 70 degrees Celsius 4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit no condensation TRANSPORTATION Save the original carton the unit came in for future transportation Or if you tranport the unit frequently the use of a special carrying case is recommended Please check with your dealer Photron USA or Photron Europ Do not send the unit to a place where the temperature can go below 20 degrees Celsius 4 degrees Fahrenfeit or above 70 degrees Celsius 158 degrees Fahrenheit OTHER You may find on the monitor screen some pixels that
41. ontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 29 RS422 Protocol and Commands system rev Displays the system revision on the monitor screen Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 2 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of on off 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame 9 Menu mode 1 or 4 code to select system rev see the chart for the number of codes needed Response codes Procedure 3 Transmission code Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code after change 9 Menu mode Code of decision 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code OAh 19 system rev Code of monitor display 8 Display mode Code of REPORT on Note The code of REPORT on is returned only when REPORT off At this point the revision number of the system is displayed on the monitor Procedure 4 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution hori
42. pecifications Notes Care of Lenses The surface of photographic lenses have thin coatings that reduce chromatic aberration unwanted reflec tions and other distortions Extra care should be taken to protect this fragile coating Protect the lens by installing a lens cap when you are not using the camera Brush the lens gently with a camel hair brush or loosely folded piece of lens paper to remove dust particles For stubborn dirt use photographic lens cleaning solution and lens wipes Never rub the lens with direct pressure or drop cleaning solution directly on the lens surface 7 1 Specifications PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 Remote keypad Recording method Record modes START END CENTER RANDOM AUXMEM Framing rates Controls all the functions of the processor Has a 5 meter cable to connect to the processor Digital recording in DRAM Records frames until the available memory is full and stops recording Records frames continuously and stops when the RECORD button is pressed or a trigger is given Records frames continuously until a trigger is given Records the same number of frames before and after the trigger signal Records 1 2 or up to 256 frames at each trigger until the memory is full The number of frames to be recorded at a trigger is set on the keypad Calibrates the system for optimum picture quality Full frame 60 125 250 500 FPS Partial frams 1000 2000 4000 8000 16000
43. ral times until the LED below END lights up Press the READY button then the RECORD button to start a recording The system will continue to record until a trigger is given by a second press on the RECORD button or via TRIGGER IN or TRIGGER SW IN At the moment the trigger is given the system stops recording The recorded video covers a series of frames to the last moment the system was triggered to stop FRAME COUNT IN END MODE Memory First Frame Trigger Point Last Frame 512 megabytes 512 1 512 1 1 gigabyte 1024 1024 Pa 15 gigabytes 1536 153 1d 1 Note Please be sure to have ample time before you send a trigger so that a sufficient number of new frames are recorded to fill the memory 3 6 Recording Operation RANDOMMODE Press the MODE SELECT button until the LED below RANODM lights up To begin a recording first press the READY button then the RECORD button The system records the number of frames you preset at every press on the RECORD button or at every trigger from TRIGGER IN or TRIG GER SW IN The number of frames to record is set on the keypad menu See the discussion given in page 3 13 and thereafter for details of setting The method of frame count in RANDOM mode is the same as that for START mode NOTE If you wish to exit RANDOM mode before you have fully recorded in memory just press the MODE SELECT button 3 7 Playback Control Use the pla
44. re 6 Tarnsmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h This lets you exit the menu Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned When edit is selected Procedure 6 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 8 Display mode Code of REPORT on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 84h 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 85h 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 85h Note 85h is returned twice 15 camera gain Code of R selection 15 camera gain Current status code 10s position 15 camera gain Current status code unit Note The code of REPORT on is returned only when REPORT is off At this point the current value of R is returned To change the value of R and B the same code is used The gt ore code is used to select R or B to change Procedure 7 Transmission code 9 Menu mode gt or code Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 84h 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 85h 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 85h Note 85h is returned twice 15 camera gain Code after change R or B 15 camera gain Current status code
45. rface connectors two 6 pin connectors and one optical connector Usually one of the two 6 pin connectors is connected to the 1394 connector on the PC back panel Using the camera control utility that comes with the sysem you can remotely control the functions of FASTCAM ultima 1024 and download the image data from the processor memory to a harddisk drive of the PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENT OPERATING SYSTEM Windows 2000 SOFTWARE Camera Control Utility standard equipment HARDWARE PC compatible or portable computer equipped with 1394 interface 1394 Cable 6 pin 5 1 Camera Control Utility Please see the separate Utility Manual 5 2 CHAPTER 6 BASICS OF RECORDING Introduction Principle of Image Recording START Mode CENTER Mode END Mode RANDOM Mode Choosing a Record Mode Notes Introduction The first section of this chapter describes how the PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 series moves images in and out of memory This is intended to help you decide which record mode is best suited for a particular application The Processor stores its images in random access memory RAM rather than on film or magnetic tape The major advantage of storing pictures in RAM is speed There are no moving mechanical parts involved in the recording process A mechanical part takes time to stabilize at a particular speed A mechanical tape or film transport is the major source of delay between pressing the record key and when recording be
46. rocessor then the signal from EXT OUT of the second processor to EXT IN of a third processor and so on to drive the processors in synchronization TRIGGER IN A BNC type connector for one of the two types of trigger input signals The input signal is connected to an optical isolator that requires 5 volt 10 mA suppuly The following is our recommended simplified input driver circuit The trigger timing as seen from the BNC connector is the rising of the pulse from Low to High Examplel uw Trigger gt Connect to EE Trigger In Exanfple2 Trigger In Low ta Fri gt CMOS LEVEL Connect to Buffer Trigger In TRIGGER IN SCHEMATIC 2 6 Processor Rear Panel TRIGGER SWIN One of the two BNC connectors to input trigger signal that requires a contact switch between the center conductor and the shield to generate triggers The following is a simplified circuit to show the concept CIRCUIT DIAGRAM OF TRIGGER SWIN 5V 10K TRIGGER SWTCH IN 220 EXT OUT A BNC connector set by the remote control keypad menu outputs recording gate signals and vertical sync pulse signals The recording gate is a signal that indicates the processor is in recording duty The polarity is set by the remoto control keypad menu Also the polarity of vertical sync pulse is set by the remote control keypad menu The output circuit is as shown below and must be grounded by a 50 ohms resistor eT Use SW2 to s
47. te resolution and shutter speed that are best suited to a particular application The camera operates at the selected frame rate resolution and shutter speed even in Live mode Z RAYE RATE a Et Eu E ENS FRAME RATE 1 4 BUTTONS Sets the frame rate for recording At every press on the up oriented arrow the frame rate steps upward in the order of 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 and 16000 and press on the down arrow the other way The selected frame rate is displayed on the LCD display unit on the keypad RESOLUTION SHUTTERSPEED SWITCH BUTTON Same arrow buttons are used to set resolution and shutter speed Press the resolution shutter speed switch button to select one of the two settings The upper LED lights up when resolution is selected and the lower LED lights up for shutter speed selection RESOLUTION SHUTTERSPEED f 4 BUTTONS When resolution selection is on the resolution setting changes up or down as you press the arrow button up or down The selected resolution is displayed on the LCD display unit on the keypad When shutter speed selection is on the shutter speed setting changes up or down as you press the arrow button up or down The selected shutter speed is displayed on the LCD display unit on the keypad Note Shutter speed exposure duration The exposure duration is defined by the reciprocal of frame rate For example at the frame rate of 500 fps the exposure duration is 1 500 2 milliseconds Wit
48. the video monitor with a coaxial cable To use a VGA monitor connect the VGA output connector on the rear panel of the processor to the VGA monitor Note Please always use an SXGA monitor to view the high resolution VGA image output from the FASTCAM ultima 1024 CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD First make sure the power switch on the processor rear panel is in the OFF position then connect the power cord to the receptacle on the processor rear panel Caution Make sure the voltage from the power outlet agrees with the voltage requirement of the system 4 2 System Connection Keep Sari Esmas Peas Panel Cammera Cable PITE Ti der vni er FASTCAM ultima 1024 System Connection 4 3 Turning the System on SWITCH ON THE PROCESSOR Press the power switch on the front panel to turn the system on As soon as power is on the system is automatically set up as follows factory setting 1 Live ON 2 REC RATE 500 3 REC MODE START 4 ID No 01 5 REPORT ON 6 Playback rate 30FPS The video monitor screen looks as follows Note When settings of framing rate mode etc from the previous session are retained in memory at the time of shut down the system will start up when it is switched on again with those settings preserved effective IDnumber Display mode time 01 LIVE 10 10 00 START 1024X 1024 500FPS PHOTRON Trigger mode Resolution Frame rate 4 4 First Recording MAKE A FIR
49. umber of frames it can hold and the system automatically stops recording The trigger signal input via TRIGGER IN or TRIGGER SW IN connector on the processor rear panel has the same function as the RECORD button When you wish to record images in START mode using an external trigger first press the START button and then the READY button as described in the above then send a trigger signal to the TRIGGER IN or TRIGGER SW IN Please note that TRIGGER IN requires a positive going TTL level signal of 10 milliamps and a contact switch of zero voltage see 2 6 FRAME COUNT IN START MODE 3 5 Recording Operation CENTERMODE Press the MODE SELECT button several times until the LED below CENTER lights up Press the READY button then the RECORD button to start a recording The system will continue to record until a trigger is given by the second press on the RECORD button or a trigger signal from TRIGGER IN or TRIGGER SW IN The system stops recording as soon as it has recorded the image data to one half of the available memory after the trigger signal was received Thus the CENTER mode records the same number of frames before and after the trigger signal FRAME COUNT IN CENTER MODE 512 megabytes 512 1 digabyte 1024 1 5 gigabytes 1536 Note Please be sure to have ample time before a trigger is sent so that a sufficient number of frames are recorded prior to the trigger END MODE Press the MODE SELECT button seve
50. unctioning of this equipment even if loss or damage is caused by the negligence or other fault of PHOTRON LIMITED PHOTRON USA INC or PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED Return the equipment that needs warranty service to ze m How to Use This Manual DEFINITION OF TERMS You will notice as you read this manual that some of the information is presented as a NOTE CAUTION or WARNING It is important that you understand the significance of these three terms NOTE A note contains information that we wish to emphasize regarding the operation of your FASTCAM ultima 1024 series CAUTION A caution is intended to warn you that a certain operation or condition may cause harm to your FASTCAM ultima 1024 series WARNING A warning is important to the safety of everyone operating the FASTCAM ultima 1024 series and should not be disregarded under any circumstances CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Contains the Warranty precautions introduction and how to use this manual CHAPTER 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS An introduction to the components of your FASTCAM ultima 1024 series Explains the use of each connector and control on the Camera and the Processor CHAPTER 3 REMOTE CONTROL KEYPAD Explains how to make and playback a recording by the remote control keypad CHAPTER 4 GETTING STARTED This chapter provides explanation on how to connect and operate the system The step by step expla nation given here will make you used to the basics of system connecti
51. ve mode On the other hand FRAMERATE f and RESOLUTION SHUTTERSPEED 1 J buttons select one of several different frame rates resolutions or shutter speeds offered to choose from Press the button to select a one step higher frame rate resolution or shutter speed and press the 4 button to go to a lower number The selected value is shown on the keypad LCD display 3 1 Live pel wer A press on the Live button turns the FASTCAM ultima 1024 into Live mode As soon as the system has turned into Live mode the LED indicator on the Live button lights up At another press on the Live button the system exits from Live mode with the last image recorded being displayed frozen on the screen In Live mode the image being shot by the camera is directly displayed on the monitor While watching the live image you can adjust the lens tripod lighting for the best condition The image shown on the monitor in Live mode gives you an exact idea of how the settings of object layout focus and exposure are made With the FASATCAM ultims 1024 system WYSIWYG What you see is what you get is always guaranteed Note When the system is in Live mode playback function does not work To playback previously recorded images make sure the system is not in Live mode i e the LED indicator is off 3 2 Frame Rate Resolution Shutter Speed By the FRAME RATE f J and RESOLUTION SHUTTERSPEED f J buttons on the keypad you can select any frame ra
52. vel horizontal direction in the chart NOTE Use the 6Bh code to move downward in the chart and the 6Dh code upward 3 24 RS422 Protocol and Commands Note 2 In each level any group of related items are looped For example when Random Frame is selected every time 6Bh code is sent the selection proceeds from 1 2 3 4 16 32 64 128 through 256 Then the next 6Bh code will bring the selection back to 1 random frame Sets the number of frames for random recording Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code Response codes Procedure 2 Transmission code Response codes 9 Menu mode Code of on or off 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection item Code of random frame 9 Menu mode Code of decision 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 02h 14 random frame Code of current status At this point the number of random frame setting is sent back for example if the number of random frame setting is 2 the code F7h is sent back and the 2 in the chart denotes the current position When there is no change Procedure 3 Transmission code Response codes This lets you exit the menu 9 Menu mode Code of decision 1 Frame rate Code of current status 2 Resolution horizontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code
53. y selected playback rate P S MODE PAUSE STOP As soon as the P S button is pressed the playback stops at the current frame Another press on the P button let the system go back to the previous playback The P S button works in all the playback modes forward reverse FF FR STOP MODE When the STOP button is pressed the playback stops at the frame that was triggered during recording To return to playback press any of the playback buttons 3 9 Display Rate DISPLAY RATE selects the display rate frames per second of the recorded images while playback y DISPLAY RATE a E 34 3 12 Pa Elbe Cesc ed a i 58 7S 15 30 66h R K ee Five different display rates are available to choose from each indicated by lighting up of the corre sponding LED when selected Press the left arrow to decrease the display rate the right arrow to increase The numbers shown underneath the LEDs indicate the display rates for NTSC playback operation and those above the LEDs for PAL operation In FF FAST FORWARD and FR FAST REVERSE the playback takes place at ten 10 times the rate that is currently indicated by an LED 3 10 Display Mode REPORT k DISPLAY MEOE l TRIG FT LOSE l MENU ART HE m UE s s e TX NU a ra u ru E SN 1 g 1 i 1 3 o u Di uk Y A Eb Press the REPORT button to light up the corresponding LED This enables the REPORT mode that displays
54. yback control panel on the keypad to view the recorded images Note When the system is in Live mode that is when the LIVE LED is on the playback controls are disabled Press the LIVE button once to exit Live mode enabling the playback controls ER Pa pA de co C DU C C US zu E E E A 2 a F rr EL S u P PLAY As soon as the PLAY button is pressed all the recorded frames in memory are played back following the frame that is currently displayed on the monitor The playback takes place at ther display rate selected in the DISPLAY RATE section on the keypad When the system is in PAUSE or STOP P S mode the playback proceeds one frame at each press on the PLAY button Note If you have not recorded new frames to fill the memory at the last recording you may see playback of residual frames recorded during previous recording sessions REV MODE REVERSE When the REV button is pressed a revers playback starts beginning with the frame currently dis played on the monitor The playback takes place at a playback rate preset in the DISPLAY RATE section on the keypad When P S mode is selected the reverse playback proceeds one frame each at every press on the REV button 3 8 Playback Control FF MODE FAST FORWARD FAST FORWARD mode plays back images at ten 10 times the currently selected playback rate FR MODE FAST REVERSE FAST REVERSE mode plays back images in the reverse direction at ten 10 times the currentl
55. zontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current status code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 30h Note For resolution and shutter speed the code that is selected by Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection is returned 3 30 RS422 Protocol and Commands date time Switches the clock display between date and time Setting procedures and response codes are as follows Procedure 1 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of on off Response codes 11 Menu mode Code of MENU on 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code of random frame Procedure 2 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Tf or J code to select date or time see the chart for the number of codes needed Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 18h 13 Menu selection items Code after change Procedure 3 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 1Ah 18 date time Current status code At this point the current status is returned When there is no change Procedure 4 Transmission code 9 Menu mode Code of decision Response codes 1 Frame rate Current status code 2 Resolution horozontal Current status code 3 Resolution vertical Current statsu code 4 Shutter speed Current status code 11 Menu mode Code of MENU off 12 Photron Remote Control Keypad code 3
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