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User`s Manual VE-1000-SIT Intensified Camera

1. DC Coupled Output White Clipper Variable Bandwidth Enhance Auto Video Level Auto Black Level Variable Gamma Correction CAMERA MECHANICAL Head less lens 3 15 16 H x 2 3 4 W x 10 5 8 L Head Weight 4 5 Ibs 2 kg Control Unit 4 25 H x 12 25 W x 16 75 L Control Weight 14 Ibs 6 35 kg Lens Mount 16mm C Mount Camera Mount Two 1 4 x 20 tapped holes ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Ambient Temperature Limits 20 deg C to 55 deg C Air Pressure Limits Sea Level to 10 000 ft Humidity Limits 0 to 95 non condensing WARRANTY The VE 1000 SIT camera is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship in normal use for a period of one year from the original date of purchase from Dage MTI This warranty does not apply to units which have been subject to abuse neglect accident improper installation or on which the serial number has been removed or damaged Units that have been altered with permission of Dage MTI are not covered by this warranty This warranty does not apply to other equipment furnished by Dage MTI which is listed or otherwise identified as manufactured by another and therefore shall be covered by the other manufacturers applicable warranty LIMITATIONS 1 This warranty is valid only if the malfunctioning unit is returned to Dage MTI service depot This warranty does not cover on location service If warranty work is needed the following should be contacte
2. User s Manual VE 1000 SIT Intensified Camera DAGE MTI 701 N Roeske Ave Michigan City IN 46360 PH 219 872 5514 FAX 219 872 5559 info dagemti com 971004 01 4 18 05 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION 1 0 General 1 1 Location 1 2 Connections 1 3 Obtaining Picture 1 4 Front Panel Control Functions 1 4 1 Gain KV 1 4 2 Black Level 1 43 Gamma 1 44 Enhance 1 4 5 Shading Correction 1 5 Rear Panel Control Functions 2 5 1 Gain Range Switch 2 5 2 External Drive Lock SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY 1 0 1 1 1 2 INSTALLATION GENERAL The VE 1000 SIT intensified camera is designed to meet the stringent requirements of video microscopy and other instrumentation applications requiring high performance flexibility and maximum stability The VE 1000 SIT provides locking micrometer controls for gain KV and black level Additionally the user has access to auto or manual black level auto or manual gain KV enhancement control variable gamma shading correction including diagonal shading for DIC procedures and a switchable reference test signal to allow quick contrast setup of a monitoring system The best equipment available must be installed with care if it is to perform satisfactorily and give long service Following the recommendations outlined below will help assure long quality service from your camera Although these units have been designed for instrumentation use it should be remembered that they a
3. d Dage MTI Service Department 701 N Roeske Ave Michigan City IN 46360 PH 219 872 5514 FX 219 872 5559 service dagemti com 2 This warranty does not cover a Problems caused by or inflicted upon associated equipment such as digitizing systems video tape recorders cameras microscopes etc b Damage caused by accident misuse improper power source fire flood lightning other acts of God war and repair or alteration by other than a Dage MTI authorized service organization c Labor or incurred charges required in removing or installing the Product down time failure of the Product to perform properly and any consequential damages d Transit damage 3 Unit must be properly packaged in original packing if possible when being returned under warranty
4. for optimum performance Please ensure the switches are set in the following positions when first obtaining an image FPA ed ng x 10 11 12 13 14 Enhance control Set to FLAT Gamma control Set to maximum CCW 1 Black Level AUTO Gain KV AUTO Shading OFF Gain Range LOW Switch on back of camera control unit Turn control unit power ON Turn monitor power ON Turn on reference test signal by pressing REF SIG button on control A green light should come on and the test signal should now be displayed on the monitor Adjust brightness control on the monitor such that the darkest shade of grey is at black or extinguished Adjust the contrast control to set the white level to the desired amount Turn REFERENCE SIGNAL off by pushing REF SIG button Turn on light source to camera or open the camera lens Place a scene in view of the camera and focus the optical system Adjust the light input level until the signal level indicator SIG LVL located on the control front panel is lit green Avoid operation with SIG LVL in red condition The camera picture should now be on the monitor screen and initial set up is complete If you need additional sensitivity you can switch the gain range to high on the back of the camera control unit 14 FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS The VE 1000 SIT front panel controls allow the operator to set the camera operation to fully automatic or manual operation Additiona
5. lly one can use the individual controls to enhance various aspect of the picture depending on specific areas of interest CONTROL FUNCTION 1 4 1 Gain KV Sets image whites to desired level to optimize contrast When selection switches are set as follows AUTOmatic Camera automatically tracks and adjusts gain and KV at optimum values to maintain whitest portion Of picture to an internally factory preset level MANual Camera maintains a fixed gain that can be set to desired levels by adjusting the gain control Camera maintains a fixed intensifier voltage KV that can be set to desired levels by adjusting the KV control WARNING KV control must be set so SIG LVL LED is either off or green Operation in red may damage image tube REF SIG Provides internally generated grey scale reference signal for use in establishing proper contrast settings on monitor and other system components 1 4 2 Black Level 1 43 Gamma 1 44 Enhance Varies contrast level for darkest portion of image Control is a 10 turn potentiometer which can be locked at a desired setting to prevent movement When selection switches are set for AUTOmatic Camera automatically tracks and sets darkest portion of image to a black reference signal MANual Camera maintains a fixed black reference regardless of variations in image contrast The black reference can be set to desired levels by adjusting the black level control Turning gamma CW s
6. re complex electronic instruments and should be treated accordingly LOCATION 1 Mount the camera head assembly to the microscope or lens assembly Stop the lens to minimum aperture and or extinguish light source WARNING THE VE 1000 SIT IS A LOW LIGHT IMAGING CAMERA INSURE INPUT LIGHT LEVEL IS NOT EXCESSIVE 2 Locate the control unit within a convenient working and viewing distance making sure that the camera cable will reach the rear of the control unit 3 Mount the monitor assembly on top of the control unit if desired CONNECTIONS CAUTION DO NOT connect the AC power until all other system signal connections are made 1 Connect the camera head to the control unit by means of the camera cable assembly NOTE DO NOT turn power on before connecting the camera head to the control unit 1 3 2 Using a BNC cable connect the camera control s video output VID 1 to the video input on the monitor NOTE If no other equipment is being utilized be sure that the monitor s video input terminating switch is set to 75 ohms Connect the AC power input cord to an appropriate electrical outlet WARNING Before connecting AC power verify that the system is configured for your available AC power Check power input of camera control unit The voltage select switch is located adjacent to the fuseholder of the AC power input block on the rear of the control unit OBTAINING PICTURE The VE 1000 SIT camera is factory set
7. sync and or video may be fed into the sync input connector sync level 2 volts min As an alternative two input BNC connectors located on the rear panel are 75 ohm terminated and require standard negative going 2 to 4 volt drive signals When a lock signal is not supplied the camera automatically reverts to internal sync operation CAMERA ELECTRICAL Input Voltage Vertical Sweep Rate Horizontal Sweep Rate Scanning Sync Type Camera Tube Type Sensitivity Resolution Enhancement Auto Gain KV Range Video Output Geometric Distortion Linearity Distortion External Lock Video Amplifier SPECIFICATIONS 98 to 135 VAC 50 60 Hz 195 to 250 VAC 50 60 Hz 60 Hz Standard 50 Hz 625 line system 15 750 Hz Standard Optional rates available 2 1 Interlace 525 60 or 625 50 standard Optional rates available EIA RS 170 RS 330 RS 343 optional SIT 4804 HP2 75 nA of average tube signal current for 1V composite output Usable pictures can be obtained down to faceplate illumination of 00001 fe 750 TV lines Adjustable 0 to 12 db peaking frequency 7 mHz bandwidth 5 5 mHz peaking frequency gt 300 1 at full bandwidth Composite 1 Vpp terminated in 75 ohms Black to White 0 65 Vpp Sync 0 3 Vpp Dual isolated video outputs Within Major Circle 2 Overall 3 Horizontal 1 5 Vertical 1 5 Lockable to external H amp V drive or composite sync gt 10 mHz Bandwidth
8. tretches signal in blacks and compresses whites to improve low contrast images With gamma full CCW camera provides linear grey scale reproductions for quantitative measurements This control when in the center position gives a flat bandwidth response Turning this control CW enhances picture sharpness Turning the control CCW reduces bandwidth and noise level 1 4 5 Shading Correction Dynamic real time shading correction is used to correct for camera and optical image shading errors ON OFF Turn shading correction function ON or OFF HOR This control changes the video amplitude from right to left of the image VERT This control changes the video amplitude from top to bottom of the image PAR This control changes the video amplitude from the center to edges of the image in a parabolic function DIAG This control along with the direction switch changes the video amplitude diagonally from the center to opposite corners of the image This function is primarily used to correct the optical shading encountered during a DIC measurement 1 5 REAR PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1 5 1 Gain Range Switch 1 5 2 External Sync Lock This switch may be placed into the HI position if additional sensitivity is required when encountering very low light level images This switch should be in the LO position for all other applications The VE 1000 SIT is supplied with external sync or drive lock provisions Composite

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