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1. 69 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications FASTCAM Mini UX100 C mount mm 2 1 4 20INC 7 60 60 P 4 8 DEPTH4 1 4 20UNC DEPTH 70 5 2 2 Power Supply Unit O O 71 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 Warranty Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty lt lt lt 22 This system
2. gt GIGABIT ETHER 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY ADDRESS gt 0 0 0 0 PORT gt 2000 Fixed not changeable 16 2 2 1 Connecting a PC The system can have the operation of its functions performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet interface This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC Insert a LAN cable to 1000 connector A bundled LAN cable may be different from the cable in the picture 17 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 Installing PFV This system is controlled by This section explains a software installation and its setup 1 Insert the installation DVD in the DVD drive and open that drive form Computer 2 Fora 32 bit version of Windows open the Setup32 folder and double click Setup exe For a 64 bit version of Windows open the Setup64 folder and double click Setup exe J AdobeReader Doc Driver LabVIEW and MATLAB Setup22 Setup64 ReleaseNotes SDK 1 18 setup program starts and the dialog box below is displayed Click the Next button Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 The InstallShield Wizard will install Photron Viewer 3 on your computer To continue click Next Cancel 4 The license agre
3. 24 2 4 3 Connections of PC multiple systems The control software PFV can control multiple systems of SA series Mini MC2 1 and MH4 10K by connecting with one PC e Please do not set up conflicted IP addresses 25 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup MEMO 26 Chapter 3 Functions 3 1 What PFV Does 3 2 Selecting the Frame Rate 3 3 Selecting the Resolution 3 4 Selecting the Shutter Speed 3 5 Selecting the Trigger Mode 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode 3 7 VARIABLE Setting 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only 3 10 Edge Enhancement Function 3 11 Partition Memory amp Record 3 12 Input Output Signal Types 3 13 Using External Triggers 3 14 Using External Synchronization Signals 3 15 INPUT OUTPUT Signal Settings 3 16 Signal Delay 3 17 Event Marker Function 3 18 IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization 3 19 Direct Trigger Direct Start Mode 27 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 1 What PFV Does Operating this system requires connecting and the system and the control software The following figure shows functions which PFV can do Please refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of operation Control the high speed camera with the PC Display the live image Set shot conditions Collective control of multiple cameras
4. D FS ES BW 7E LAN Cable Controller details Gigabit Ethernet SPE A APR Extention Cable AC Power Supply Unit AC Cable 07 Supplement The FASTCAM camera supports 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet only If your PC supports 10BASE T 100BASE T only you need to install a 1000 interface board or use a switching hub that supports 10BASE T 100BASE T and 1000BASE T 14 2 1 2 1 Connect the supplied AC power supply unit to the power supply 1 Confirm the Power SW is turned off 2 Connect the2m DC Extension cable to the DC22 32V connector on the back of the camera 3 Connect the 2m DC Extension cable to AC power supply unit 4 Connect the AC cable to the AC power supply unit 5 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet 6 Turn on the Power SW one the system e For the specification of the power supply which can be used refer to 5 1 2 General Specifications page 59 15 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC The system can have the operation of its functions performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet interface This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC To connect a PC to
5. This symbol indicates actions that the risk that a person could receive Caution moderate injury or that damage to physical property might occur The safety precautions to be observed are explained with the following symbols A This symbol indicates actions that require caution D This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided Q This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed SOOD O 0 8 ZN Warning Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug Do not damage the cable modify use it near a heater excessively bend twist pull on it place heavy objects on it or bundle it Using the cable when damaged can cause fire electric shock or a short circuit Do not use the system 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 inside or pour liquids such as water on the system Doing so can cause fire electric shock or malfunction from short circuit or heat Do not disassemble or modify the system There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands Doing so can cause electric shock This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunc
6. Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server E Validate settings upon exit 22 2 4 2 Windows Firewall Setup Even if an IP address 1 set up Windows Firewall blocks the connection This section explains how to set up that 1 allowed through Windows Firewall 2 3 Click System and Security System and Security Review your computer s status Back up your computer Find and fix problems Windows Firewall Open Start Menu and click Control Panel Then click Allow a program through Windows Firewall Check firewall status Allow a program through Windows Firewall System and Security Windows Firewall Allowed Programs What are the risks of allowing a program to communicate Allowed programs and features Name I BranchCache Content Retrieval Uses HTTP L BranchCache Hosted Cache Client Uses HTTPS O BranchCache Hosted Cache Server Uses HTTPS O BranchCache Peer Discovery Uses WSD O Connect to a Network Projector Core Networking O Distributed Transaction Coordinator O File and Printer Sharing HomeGroup O iSCSI Service O Key Management Service Media Center Extenders Click Allow another program button If the button is gray out Click Change settings before that 23 Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall To add change or r
7. Thank you for your purchase of Photron s high speed camera system the FASTCAM MINI UX100 referred to below as the system This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the system Before using the system 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 a safe place along with the warranty card and refer back to it when necessary Manual Notation The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual Icon Symbol Description This symbol indicates content that should always be read Important This symbol indicates instructions that should always be Y Caution followed when using the software or things to be careful of when using the software This symbol indicates supplementary items to be aware of 7 Supplement when using the system This symbol indicates the location of a reference This symbol indicates a space for you to make notes MM This symbol is used to indicate the names of items on a screen references dialog names and connectors This symbol is used to indicate menu names and sub menu names Using the Manual This section explains the layout of the manual Introduction The introduction explains the manual and safety precautions Chapter 1 Ov
8. 1608 10k QF 1608 10k QF 5V 1608 10k QF 1 2 2012 220 QF 1608 0 1uF GND 5V 1 2 1608 3300 F 5V 1 2 1608 330 Q F 5V SN74AHC14PW PBF gt TRIGGER SW IN INPUT 1 72 INPUT 2 1608 0 1uF GND GND FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual 41 Chapter 3 Functions 3 13 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals With the system you can externally output trigger signals Output can also be optionally set from the OUTPUT connector The chart below summarizes the output systems and the signals that can be output Connector Name Output System O Signal Type Delay Time TRIG NEG CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output POS 220n sec Negative Polarity NEG 228n sec TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output For TRIG SW IN TRIG POS CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output approx 20 4 usec Positive Polarity OUTPUT y For INPUT TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output approx 42 3 14 Using External Synchronization Signals LLL lt lt lt kk 9 An external synchronization mode to synchronize to an external signal is provided on the system By using an external synchronization signal recording can be conducted using multiple cameras to synchronize the timing of the shots or to also synchronize the shots with external measuring devices and lighting The procedure and precautions for using the external synchronization signal are explained below 3 14 1 Inputting an External
9. One 10 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual this manual One 11 Photron FASTCAM Viewer PFV User s Manual One 12 How to Make a Gigabit Ethernet Connection Simple Procedure Manual One 13 FASTCAM Mini UX100 FirstStepGuide One Y Supplement e This system does not include a lens 1 2 2 Accessories Options The following options are available for the system 1 Dedicated Carrying Case 2 DAQ option 3 Movie analysis software Y Supplement e Lenses lamps and other kinds of options are available Please contact our sales representative or distributors Please refer to 7 1 Contact Information 5 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 3 Type For the FASTCAM Mini UX100 system there are monochrome and color versions for each of these versions there are 4 GB standard memory capacity type and 8 GB or 16GB high capacity type When purchasing it is possible to select from these models according to the application or your demands The Types are listed below Max 4GB FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800K C 4GB Color 808 FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800K C 8GB FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800K 16GB 800 000fps FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800K M 4GB Monochrome FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800K 8GB 16GB FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800K M 16GB 1 3 Part Names The system is composed of components including the camera body AC power supply and the P
10. 1 Inputting an External Synchronization 3 14 2 Outputting an External Synchronization 3 14 3 Synchronization with a variable frequency 3 14 4 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM Mini UX100 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized 3 14 5 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized 3 14 6 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Device Synchronized 2 3 15 INPUT 7 OUTPUT Signal Settings 3 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings creen eene nnnm 3 15 2 OUTPUT Signal Settings SNIGNPSIUIEIBIIIU 3 17 Event Marker 3 18 IRIG Time Code External Time 3 19 Direct Trigger Direct Start 8 Chapter 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 4 1 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 4 1 1 Camera IP Addre
11. START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM 3 5 1 START Mode START mode is a trigger mode where recording starts the instant the trigger is input 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 happens is known in advance For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory of two seconds of recording two seconds of high speed video is saved immediately after the trigger is input 2048 frames 2 0 sec E JEP 3 5 2 CENTER Mode CENTER mode is a trigger mode where an equal amount of content recorded before and after the trigger is input is saved to memory 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 one second before and one second after the trigger was input is recorded for a total of two seconds of high speed video 2048 frames 2 0 sec 1024 frames 1 0 sec 1024 frames 1 0 REC START 31 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 5 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 15 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 maxim
12. Set the trigger mode Shoot PFV Manual Chapter 2 PFV Manual Chapter 3 Playback of the camera s recorded images Play the images recorded by the camera Select replay speed and number of frames PFV Manual Chapter 4 Saving recorded images Save recorded images to the PC Save as a specified file type Save a specified area or number of frames Add information to an image and save PFV Manual Chapter 5 Play saved data Play resave data saved to the PC Read simultaneous playback of multiple data PFV Manual Chapter 6 28 3 2 Selecting the Frame Rate Images can be recorded with the system from 50 fps to 4 000 fps using the full 1 280x1 024 pixel resolution of the image sensor For frame rates higher than 4 000 fps high speed recording 1 achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor Reference Please refer to 3 3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate Resolution of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 7 Supplement e Evenifa limited horizontal resolution is applied Frame Rate cannot be increased This specification 1 different from other systems Please refer to 5 1 5 Frame Rate and Resolution for available frame rate 3 3 Selecting the Resolution The maximum resolution of the image sensor is 1 280 x 1 024 total 1 310 720 pixels By reducing the resolution images can be taken with even faster frame
13. Synchronization Signal An external synchronization signal can be input with the system See the chart below for external synchronization input settings Menu Display Signal Input Signal Conditions SEF Sets external synchronization off operates none independently FET Input OV 12V H level 2 5V to 12V Positive Polarity Synchronizes ancla ON CAM NEG 2 5V to 12V Negative from Photron products Polarity Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal FET Input 12V level OTHERS POS from an external device 2 5V to 12V Positive including other Photron products Polarity Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal ON CAM POS from Photron products Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal FET Input OV 12V level ON OTHERS from an external device including other 2 5V to 12V Negative Photron products Polarity 3 14 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal The system can externally output a synchronization signal Menu Display Signal Type Delay Time SYNC POS Outputs a positive polarity CMOS 74 541 buffer Approx 118nsec vertical synchronization signal output positive polarity SYNC NEG Outputs a negative polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer Approx 188 vertical synchronization signal output negative polarity 3 14 3 Synchronization with a variable frequency When synchronizing with a varying input fr
14. has been shipped having undergone rigorous testing However in the unlikely event that malfunctions due to a manufacturing defect it will be repaired at no charge within the warranty period Warranty Exceptions The following exceptions will result fee based repair even within the warranty period 1 Damage or malfunction as a result of fire earthquake water damage lightning other natural disasters pollution or the effects of abnormal voltage 2 Damage or malfunction as a result of dropping or mishandling during shipment or when moving after purchase or misuse 3 Consumable goods cables 4 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 attributed to a fault in the use the product For inquires related to malfunction contact the dealer where the product was purchased or the nearest Photron office Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 7 1 Contact Information page 75 73 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Contacting Photron Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information 7 1 Contact Information For inquires related to PFV contact Photron at the contact information listed below Additionally the following items will be verified when inquiring so please prepare them in advance Contact Information Product Name Seri
15. left second time All of LEDs blink twice after they turn off And they light again 4 The LEDs turn off from right to left third time After that they turn to keep blinking 5 Reboot the camera The camera settings are reset to the factory default Caution e Toreset to the factory default press and hold the RESET switch until all of LEDs blink after 3 times turning off from right to left e f pressing and holding the RESET switch is stopped when the LEDs turning off from right to left is finished 1 time only an IP address is reset 56 Chapter 5 Product 5 ecifications o 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Dimentions 57 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 Specifications 2 5 1 1 Product Specifications CMOS image sensor Sensor Resolution 1 280 x 1 024 pixels When full frame 4 000fps max When a frame segment 800 000 fps max G type F mount C mount Monochrome Recording Color Depth RGB each 12bit Bayer color filter method External Synchronization Input Signal E 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable TTL 3 3 to 12V contact Digital Interface Gigabit Ether Port 1000BASE T Frame Rate 3 3 to 12Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable 58 5 1 2 General Specifications Environment Conditions 20 60 No Condensation 4 F 140 F No Condensation Storage Humidity 85 or less No Cond
16. the system connect the system to a commercially available 1000BASE T compatible interface board with a LAN cable For the LAN cable prepare UTP or STP Cat 5e enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair STP Shielded Twisted Pair The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is 100 compliant to the 1000 specification One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 Photron Gigabit Ethernet interface equipped cameras using a hub When connecting multiple devices connect through a switching hub that can connect at 1000BASE T The maximum length of the cable that connects the system or PC to the switching hub is also 100 m HA Reference e For the setting method of IP address for camera system refer to 2 4 1 P address setup for PC page 21 e For the setting method of control PC refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual e Please refer to the GigabitEthernet Interface Connection Tutorial Manual for detail instruction on Important e Photron recommends using an STP cable over long distances or in noisy locations PC connection setting 7 Supplement The system is only 1000 compatible When using a PC compatible with only 10BASE T 100BASE TX the PC must be connected through a 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T compatible switching hub e The system s factory default address is below IP ADDRESS gt GIGABIT ETHER 192 168 0 10
17. 5 Frame Rate and Resolution 1 280 x 1 024 1 280 x 120 1 Pod 1 c 1 d 1 1 ud 1 Pd 1 1 d 1 x 1 1 1 Pu 1 nad 1 024 1 000 R He CEES ERIE EE 100 000 160 000 200 000 256 000 512 000 800 000 The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table 1 the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 1 280 x 96 1 280 x 16 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 x x x 56 24 16 N 96 The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 63 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 1 024 x 1 024 640 x 8 1 et 1 os 1 024 EHI o o o ES Ea The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible wit
18. C READY LE POWER Green LED ON Power On LED OFF Power Off IF LINK TRANS Red LED ON The Gigabit Ethernet interface is connected LED FLASHING Data is transferring LED OFF The Gigabit Ethernet interface is not connected TRIGGER Yellow LED ON A trigger signal is present being input The LED will illuminate for 0 1 second when the trigger signal is input LED OFF The trigger signal is not present IRIG Green LED ON The IRIG signal is present being input LED OFF The IRIG signal is not present SYNC MODE Red LED ON In external synchronization mode synchronized to an external signal LED OFF In internal synchronization mode synchronized to the internal signal SYNC IN Yellow LED ON A synchronization signal is present being input LED OFF A synchronization signal is not present m 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 m REC Red LED ON Ready to record The case of ENDLESS recording mode LED FLASHING Recording LED OFF Not recording 9 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview lllumination blinking in operational states During the Gigabit Ethernet interface initialization LEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink alternately from right to left and from left to right a number of times When Default is executed LED
19. FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Revision 1 01 EN Photron WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area Is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment e The copyright of this manual is held by PHOTRON LIMITED e Product specifications and manual contents can change without advanced notification e This manual was created taking every possible measure to ensure the accuracy of its contents However if you find a section which is unclear a mistake or an omission please contact PHOTRON LIMITED using the contact information provided at the end of the manual e PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for the results of using the product or from following the instructions in this manual Introduction
20. Selecting the Shutter 30 3 5 Selecting the Trigger 0 31 A 31 222 96 31 550 B 2 0 32 3 5 4 MANUAL Mode s 32 355 RANDOM 006 EEE ESANI 32 AO MOOG secossa E EENS 33 27 VARIABLE Get MEET T UT DTE 33 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models 34 3 8 1 Using Preset White Balance Color Models Only 34 3 8 2 Using User White Balance Color Models 34 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models 35 3 10 Edge Enhancement Function 35 3 11 Partition Memory amp 36 3 12 Input Output Signal 3 12 1 TRIG SW IN Connector 9 12 2 TRIG IN 9 12 9 2 exe Ee tuc 3 12 4 OUTPUT 1 2 Connector 3 133 Using External TOG 3 13 1 Inputting an External Trigger 3 13 2 Outputting External Trigger 3 14 Using External Synchronization 3 14
21. Synchronization Signal Next set the synchronization signal input for the slave camera which will receive the synchronization signal supplied by the master camera Synchronization signal settings are made with 1 Input a synchronization signal to the slave camera Connect the master camera s INPUT1 connector and the slave camera s INPUT1 connector with a cable When a synchronization signal is input to INPUT1 connector SYNC IN LED yellow on the slave camera s back side lights 2 Ensure the camera mode is LIVE a live image is displayed If the camera mode is set others check on LIVE at the control panel 3 Select I O at Camera Option of the control panel 4 Ensure INPUT1 is set SYNC POS 5 Ensure is set TRIG POS 6 Set CAM POS at SYNC IN e When a recording is started by pushing REC button on PFV check on No trigger input from PFV at Configuration gt Record Option gt Trigger input setting to slave camera Trigger input setting to slave camera trigger input from Set endless rec status from PFW Check when master 512 1024 PCT Important e l steps 2 to 3 are completed when no synchronization signal is being input the camera will not operate normally As detailed in the procedure make the settings when the signal i
22. UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 4 1 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 4 1 1 Camera Address Initialization In some circumstance when the address is changed and the new address is not explicit an IP Address Initialization operation is recommended In this case the address will be reset to 192 168 0 10 as the factory settings 1 Press and hold the RESET switch at the camera s back side 2 All of the LEDs on the camera s back side light then they turn off from right to left All of LEDs blink twice after they turn off 3 Reboot the camera The address is reset to the factory setting e l pressing and holding the RESET switch is stopped during LEDs are turning off from right to left the address reset is not accomplished Press and hold the switch until they blink certainly e l pressing and holding the RESET switch is kept after the LEDs blink Factory Default is executed 4 1 2 Reset to the Factory Default camera settings can be reset to the factory default state by the following procedure 1 Press and hold the RESET switch on the camera s back side 2 All of the LEDs on the camera s back side light then they turn off from right to left first time All of LEDs blink twice after they turn off An IP address is reset 3 All of LEDs light then they turn off from right to
23. al level 2 5V to 12V Positive Polarity FET Input OV 12V TRIG NEG Inputs a negative polarity trigger signal level 2 5V to 12V Negative Polarity FET Input 0 12V READY POS Inputs a positive polarity READY signal level 2 5V to 12V READY ON OFF 15 switched by a pulse input Positive Polarity FET Input 12 READY Inputs a negative polarity READY signal level 2 5V to 12V READY ON OFF 1 switched by a pulse input Negative Polarity 7 FET Input 12 EVENT POS Inputs a positive polarity EVENT signal level 2 5V to 12V EVENT TRIGGER 1 recorded by a pulse input Positive Polarity FET Input 12 Inputs a negative polarity EVENT signal level 2 5 to 12V EVENT TRIGGER 1 recorded by a pulse input Negative Polarity When using the camera as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the input signals before using them 49 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 15 2 OUTPUT Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the OUTPUT connector explained in section 3 12 Contact Information is shown in the chart below There are two OUTPUT connectors and individual settings can be made for each connector Menu Display Signal Type SYNC POS Outputs a positive polarity vertical synchronization 5 CMOS output signal Positive Polarity SYNC NEG Outputs a negative polarity vertical synchroni
24. al Number Company school or organization name customer contact name contact phone number contact e mail address FASTCAM MINI UX100 Check on the nameplate seal Condition of the system and what is known about it In Americas and Antipodes In Europe Africa and India In other areas PHOTRON USA INC 9520 Padgett Street Suite 110 San Diego CA 92126 4426 USA Phone 800 585 2129 or 858 684 3555 Fax 858 684 3558 E mail image photron com www photron com PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED The Barn Bottom Road West Wycombe Buckinghamshire 14 485 U K Phone 44 0 1494 48 1011 Fax 44 0 1494 48 7011 E mail image photron com www photron com 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 5 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Revision 1 01 EN Publication Date November 2013 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0071 2013 PHOTRON LIMITED rights reserved Printed in Japan Control No J131130U
25. anel Home settings 4 Network devices on the PC are displayed Right click Local Area Connection Then click Properties Local Area Connection Disabl hin Status Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 21 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 5 Local Area Connection Properties window is opened Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Connect using Intel R PRO 1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter 2 This connection uses the following items JM Client for Microsoft Networks 005 Packet Scheduler and A Intemet Protocol Version 4 4 Hugs Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Oe 6 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window is opened Check on Use the following address radio button Input address and Subnet mask as below then close the window by clicking OK IP address 192 168 0 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically IP address 4 2 sine mast Default gateway
26. are must be taken Gently wipe across the sensor in a single action DO NOT rub to avoid abrasive damage to delicate optical coatings on the glass surface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 1 Product Overview and Features 1 oie 2 1 2 About the System s Components and Accessories 3 1 An 3 1 22 5 PRE E POSEE OOO m 6 A o AQ 7 Tals Camera BOOY 7 132 Camera Body Part Names alcoi cios 8 1 3 3 Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera 9 1 3 4 Interchangeable Lens 11 Chapter 2 Setup 13 2 1 Connecting the deett ein cintia 14 A 14 2 1 2 Connecting the AC Power 15 2 2 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC 16 221 Pornstars 17 EU S 18 2042 TOS 21 24 IP address 21 2 4 2 Windows Firewall 23 2 4 3 Connections of PC and multiple systems 25 Chapter 3 Functions 27 Wa EFV n 28 3 2 Selecting the Frame 29 3 3 Selecting the Resolution 29 3 4
27. below Setting Setting Range Value TRIG TTL IN DELAY 0 5 s 100 ns units SYNC IN DELAY 0 1 frame rate s 100 ns units TRIG OUT WIDTH 0 1 ms 100 ns units 0 500 us 1 frame rate s at 2 000 fps or higher 100 ns units SYNC OUT TIMES Values 1 2 4 6 8 10 A value of 1 is normal output Output a SYNC vertical synchronization signal from SYNC OUT that is 30 times SYNC Example For a frame rate of 1 000 fps SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 2 1 000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output Example For a frame rate of 1 000 fos SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 4 1 000 fos Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 51 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions e An accurate frequency is output but when SYNC OUT TIMES 15 set to a large value with a high frame rate the setting may result in frequency errors e There are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function Frame Rate 60 000fps No Limit 60 001fps 90 000fps x30 is unavailable 90 001fps 500 000fps x20 and x30 are unavailable 500 001fps 700 000fps x8 x10 x20 and x30 are unavailable 700 001fps 800 000fps x6 x8 x10 x20 and x30 are unavailable 3 17 Event Marker Function 3 2 With the system is possible to input an external
28. ecording REC POS NEG Outputs a signal during recording TRIG POS NEG Outputs the trigger signal the camera received READY POS NEG Outputs a signal that indicates the recording ready state 39 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 13 Using External Triggers 32 With the system you can record by receiving various trigger signals matched to the recording application The trigger signals that can be used on the system are explained here along with a description of how to use them 3 13 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal The external trigger signals that can be used with the system and their input system are listed below Connector Name Input System TRIG POS FET Input OV 12V level 2 5V to 12V Positive Polarity TRIG FET Input OV 12 level 2 5V to 12V Negative Polarity TRIG SW IN Contact signal When a trigger signal is input to INPUT connector this item should be set to a signal type Use caution input more than specified voltage or current the INPUT trigger signal inputs as there is a risk of damage to the equipment Reference e For the setting method of the signal inputted into INPUT refer to 3 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings page 49 40 INPUT TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram TRIGGER SW S INPUT 1 1 2 5025 390 QF DF2S12FS INPUT 2 1 2 5025 390 QF DF2S12FS
29. ement is displayed Confirm the contents and click the Yes button Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE LICENSED MATERIALS BY USING THE LICENSED MATERIALS YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE This Software License Agreement Agreement hereinafter is lawfully made between Photron Limited Photron hereinafter and the customer hereinafter who has purchased Photron High Speed Camera System to which this Software Software hereinafter is attached In this License this Software means the computer software and the media containing it and all related documentation manuals in printed and or electronic forms Only if the User has agreed to the terms and conditions presented in this Agreement the User may install in use and make copies of this Software within the scope allowed by this amp greement soon as the User has installed in PC started using and made copies of this Software 19 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 5 Specify the installation location The default setting for the installation location is C Program Files Photron Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 When necessary clic
30. emove allowed programs and ports click Change settings Home Work Private Public O O O O O O O O O 00000080000 Allow another program FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 4 Select the installed Ver XXX then click Add button Select the program you want to add or dick Browse to find one that is not listed and then dick Programs PFV 3392 Path C iProgramFilesiPhotroniPhotron FASTCAM What the risks of unblocking a program You can choose which network location types to add this program to 5 Click OK button and close the window n GH Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall To add change or remove allowed programs and ports click Change settings What are the risks of allowing a program to communicate Change settings Allowed programs and features Name Home Work Private Public BranchCache Content Retrieval Uses HTTP BranchCache Hosted Cache Client Uses HTTPS BranchCache Hosted Cache Server Uses HTTPS BranchCache Peer Discovery Uses WSD O Connect to a Network Projector Core Networking Distributed Transaction Coordinator O File and Printer Sharing L HomeGroup DJ iSCSI Service O Key Management Service Media Center Extenders Remove
31. ensation 0 40 C No Condensation 32 F 104 F No Condensation Operating Humidity 85 or less No Condensation Pollution degree Degree 2 according to 60664 1 Overvoltage category Category ll according to IEC60664 1 Maximum use altitude 2 000m or lower External Dimensions 120 H x 120 W x 90 D mm excluding protrusion 4 7 W x 4 7 H x 3 5 D DC Power Supply Power Voltage 22V 32 Power Consumption 40 Weight Camera Body 1 5 3 3 lbs Photron has verified two types of AC cables type A standard for Japan USA Canada etc Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Camera Body and type SE standard for Germany France etc However when those cables cannot properly receive power when plugged in use the proper AC cable for the region s standards and verify that AC cable works properly For inquires regarding the recommended AC cable for each region contact that region s Photron branch office or the distributor 5 1 3 AC DC Adaptor FSP Group Inc Brand Name PROTEK PMP150 14 K21 100 240 47 63Hz 1 63 0 7A Rating Output DC24V 6 25A 49 7 H x 82 W x 207 6 D mm excluding protrusions Weight 970g 59 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 4 Options Dedicated Carrying Case DAQ option Movie analysis software 60 61 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1
32. equency signal the frame rate and resolution specified before recording will be kept as a maximum value 43 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 14 4 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM Mini UX100 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording The system can perform synchronized recording by synchronizing multiple units using external Synchronization input output CAMERA No 2 CAMERA No 1 MASTER BNC Cable Synchronized recording settings using the system are made with PFV The conceptual settings when performing synchronized recording using two systems are explained here First decide which camera to make the master camera outputs the synchronization signal and the slave camera receives the synchronization signal from the two systems to use for synchronized recording Setting the Master Camera Outputs Synchronization Set the signal output for the master camera which will output the synchronization signal Synchronization signal settings are made with PFV 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 check Live on the camera control panel 2 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel 3 Ensure that OUTPUT1 is set SYNC POS 4 Ensure that OUTPUT2 is set TRIG POS 44 Setting the Slave Camera Receives the
33. er Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 36 3 12 Input Output Signal Types With the system many signals can be input and output through the connector Signals that can be input and output from the connector are listed below A signal other than the specified signal must be to the various connectors Use extreme caution as there Is a risk of damage to both the input device and the output device El Camera Option UX Extemal Signal Port General OUTPUT 1 SYNC POS OUTPUT 2 POS Color A djust z Partition INPUT 1 SYNC POS Delay INPUT 2 EVENT POS Additional Features Additional Features Exdemal Sync OFF Aux In SYNC OUT Times i y times IRIG Offset 0 microseconds Reference Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 37 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions The followings are I O connectors and related signals 3 12 1 TRIG SW IN Connector 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 12 2 IRIG IN Connector IRIG signal is input from other equipment 3 12 3 INPUT 1 2 C
34. erview This chapter gives an overview of the system and an explanation of its features Chapter 2 Setup This chapter gives an overview of the components that make up the system Please also refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of operation by PC Chapter 3 Functions This chapter explains about the system s functions Chapter 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default This chapter explains the procedure of resetting the system when the system does not work correctly Chapter 5 Product Specifications This chapter explains the system s specifications Chapter 6 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty Chapter 7 Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear Using the System Safely and Correctly 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 system However the extent of damage and injury potentially caused by ignoring the content of the safety precautions and using the system incorrectly is explained next Please pay careful attention to the content of the safety precautions when using the system This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a serious injury
35. h the variable setting 64 65 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List Shutter Speed 50 6 250 40 960 6 400 50 000 8 000 51 200 5 8 192 64 000 00 640 10 000 80 000 3 125 25 000 200 000 The unit in the chart is 1 Y Supplement e These shutter speeds can be selected at 50 160 000fps e In addition 1 frame sec is selectable at all of frame rates 66 5 1 7 Recordable Image Count Resolution model 8GB model Rec Frames Rec Frames Rec Frames 1 280x512 4 361 8 730 640x320 13 955 27 936 55 898 640 8 558 216 1 117 457 2 235 938 Recording Time Rec Frames 1 frame rate fps 67 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 8 Recordable Times Resolution COUTE MAX 4GB moldel 8GB moldel 16GB moldel FrameRate Rec Time Rec Time Rec Time 1 280x512 8 192 0 53 1 07 2 13 1 280 312 16000 05 00 179 2 1280x248 2000 045 00 180 1 024x576 2 37 896x720 6400 09 139 277 640 8 512 000 4 37 640 8 800 000 1 40 The unit in the chart is sec 68 5 2 Dimensions 32 0 5 2 1 Camera Body FASTCAM Mini UX100 G type F mount mm 45835 2 1 4 201NC DEPTH 8 DEPTH4 1 4 20UNC DEPTH7 1 4 20UNC DEPTH
36. hotron FASTCAM Viewer control software referred to below as PFV For each of the system components Do not expose to shock Do not use in an area where flammable gas or dust present is present Do not place an unstable location such as on an unstable platform or an incline Do not disassemble or modify Do not expose to liquids such as water Do not subject to excessive force 1 3 1 Camera Body The camera body contains memory for image recording and has been designed to be able to record high speed images uncompressed The back of the camera body 15 equipped the Gigabit Ethernet interface which permits full camera control and data download possible via connection to a PC the input output connector which allows external synchronization signals trigger signals IRIG time code Apperance Rear FASTCAM Mini UX100 7 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 3 2 Camera Body Part Names FASTCAM Mini UX100 Pimat G type F Mount Front Status Indicator LEDS GIGABIT ETHER Gigabit Ethernet LAN Cable Connector RESET SW IP address Reset Switch POWER SW Power Switch PORT I O Port Connector DC22 32V 40VA Power Supply Connector 1 3 3 Status Display LEDs on the Rear the Camera Body There are a number of LEDs on the rear of the system s camera body These LEDs indicate the status of the system The function of each LED 1 explained here AA RE
37. isplayed below it When the IRIG code is not being input the IRIG code is displayed in grey At that time the counter is the camera s internal counter and it continues to count 53 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 19 Direct Trigger Direct Start Mode The system recording operation responding to an input trigger signal can be configured according to varies of customer s needs DIRECT TRIGGER Mode This mode is supported on software START TRIGGER Mode Recording starts immediately upon the second trigger input m CENTER MANUAL TRIGGER Mode Once the trigger signal is input the camera will be shifted to endless recording state e DIRECT START Mode START TRIGGER Mode The same operation as when the direct trigger mode is off B CENTER END and MANUAL TRIGGER Modes Once the trigger signal is input the camera is shifted to endless recording state In this circumstance either the RECORD button of software or the INPUT Connector under ReadyPos state Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup e For details of GENERL IN signal settings refer to 3 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings 49 54 Chapter 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address Factory Default 4 1 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 55 FASTCAM Mini
38. its use in a condensation free environment Doing so can cause malfunction Do not store the equipment in a location where the temperature goes below 20 C or higher than 60 C Also prevent condensation from forming during shipment This device is for indoor use do not use it outdoors Do not use in a location that has dust When shipping remove the connecting cable and use the original packaging or a dedicated carrying case Do not ship the equipment in an environment where the temperature goes below 20 C or higher than 60 Also prevent condensation from forming during shipment AN Cleaning of the Image Sensor Surface Electrostatic Discharge ESD events may cause immediate and unrecoverable damage to the image sensor Please read the following instructions and take EXTREME CARE when cleaning the image sensor surface ALWAYS take appropriate anti static precautions when cleaning or working near the Image sensor ll DO NOT use any form of cleaning equipment using electrostatic or charged fiber technology Please discharge any electrostatic build up in your body by touching a grounded metallic Surface before working near the camera sensor Very gently use only clean and dry air to remove dust from surface of the image sensor remove stubborn contamination use the highest grade e g VLSI grade pure Isopropyl alcohol IPA with optical wipes of clean room grade Extreme c
39. ity of each color R G and B can be adjusted on this system By adjusting the balance of those three colors to match the light source used the appropriate white balance can be achieved Two methods are available for adjusting the white balance preset and user editable white balance These methods are explained in this section 3 8 1 Using Preset White Balance Color Models Only With the system 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 3 8 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Only User white balance can be set in order to achieve the most appropriate white balance for the light source used with the system and the conditions during recording The values set here are stored in the camera body s internal memory as the user preset and they can be loaded by selecting USER There are also two methods for setting user white balance AUTO USER and EDIT USER Reference Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 34 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only Color models feature an image color enhancement setting The image color enhancement level can be adjusted in five steps including the OFF setting Menu Display Contents Turns the color enhancement m
40. k the Browse button and change the installation location to your preferred location After specifying the installation location click the Next button Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Photron FAST CAM Viewer 3 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another folder D estination Pr _ _ _ _ _ o o_o E Program FilessPhotron Photron FASTCAM Viewer 34 Cancel 6 Theinstallation starts when it is completed the screen below is displayed Click the Finish button Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 on pour computer Cancel 20 2 4 PC Setup 2 4 1 address setup for This system is controlled network This section explains IP address setup for connecting the system and PC 1 Open Start Menu click Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks If View by is not Category Click Network and Sharing Center Network and Internet ii View network status and tasks Choose homegroup and sharing options 3 Click Change adapter settings at left side Control P
41. nizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording mixed type synchronized recording can be performed with Photron s other high speed cameras except for some older products Basic Process 1 Decide the master camera the source of the synchronization signal and the slave camera the camera that will operate according to the synchronization 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 the slave camera cannot receive 2 Connect the master camera s Sync output connector 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 Reference e For camera models that can perform synchronized recording or for detailed instructions on making the settings contact Photron at the contact information in 7 1 Contact Information page 75 48 3 15 INPUT OUTPUT Signal Settings 3 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the INPUT connector explained in section 3 12 Contact Information is shown in the chart below There are two INPUT connectors and individual settings can be made for each connector FET Input 12V Inputs positive polarity trigger sign
42. ode off x0 5 LEVEL1 Sets x0 5 color enhancement x1 LEVEL2 Sets x1 default color enhancement x 1 5 LEVEL3 Sets x1 5 color enhancement 2 LEVEL4 Sets x2 color enhancement Reference Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 3 10 Edge Enhancement Function With the system s edge enhancement setting you can enhance the edges in the recorded image in four steps including the OFF setting Menu Display Contents OFF Edge enhancement off LEVEL1 Edge enhancement set to weak LEVEL2 Edge enhancement set to medium LEVEL3 Edge enhancement set to strong MA Reference Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 35 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 11 Partition Memory amp Record a The system contains internally 4 GB standard or a maximum of 16 GB of high capacity memory for recording use This recording memory can be partitioned and assigned to each recording Memory is partitioned into equal sizes and a maximum of 64 partitions can be set The partitioned sections are managed by ID numbers Each section can be set with completely independent recording conditions so this feature is convenient when taking consecutive recordings with changed conditions Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Oth
43. onnector The effect when a signal is input is described below and can be optionally selected and set The input voltage is OV to 12V H level 2 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulse width is 200 ns or greater Default settings are INPUT1 connector is assigned SYNC INPUT2 connector is assigned TRIG POS SYNC POS NEG Inputs a synchronization signal from another camera or other equipment Inputs a TTL signal to control start end of recording system s status should be set READY ENDLESS READY POS NEG Inputs a change recording ready status signal READY EVENT POS NEG Inputs a signal for the event trigger Reference e Please refer to 3 18 Event Marker Function page 53 for the event trigger Y Supplement e When 2 or more these systems synchronized slave cameras external synchronization settings should be set ON at PFV 38 3 12 4 1 2 These are also BNC connectors The signals below be changed and output from The output voltage is to 5V positive or negative polarity pulse width can be changed Default settings are OUTPUT1 connector is SYNC POS OUTPUT2 is TRIG POS POS positive polarity NEG negative SYNC POS NEG Outputs a vertical synchronization signal Outputs the camera s exposure period signal gt Outputs during both LIVE and r
44. rates or the recording duration can be extended accordingly Reference e Please refer to 3 3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate Resolution of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 29 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 4 Selecting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed Exposure time is independent of the frame rate and it is possible to control the exposure time in the frame 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 The shortest setting value of shutter speed is 1 1 000 000 sec approx 1 usec HA Reference Please refer to 3 4 Setting the Shutter Speed of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup Y Supplement e minimum exposure time depends on a set up frame rate 501 5 160 000fps 1 frame 1 256 000 sec are selectable 200 000fps 1 frame sec 3 76usec is only available 256 000fps 1 frame sec 2 72usec is only available 512 000fps 1 sec 1 78usec is only available 800 000fps 1 frame sec 1 is only available 30 3 5 Selecting the Trigger Mode In order to reliably capture high speed phenomena many kinds of trigger modes have been made available These trigger modes are explained next There are five types of trigger modes which are listed below
45. s being input 45 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 14 5 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording With the system in addition to the frame rate preset in the system a function has been provided where you can receive a synchronization signal externally set the frame rate with that frequency and record In this way for example the system can be synchronized with a dynamic body that spins at 1 350 revolutions a second to conduct high speed recording at 1 350 fps This can open up broad applications that were unavailable until now Conceptual Diagram of External Synchronized Recording Sync Pulse Generator This function using an external synchronization signal to synchronize the camera to the desired frame rate is explained here Important e When conducting frame rate synchronization recording with the system the input signal must meet the following conditions FET Input OV 12V level 2 5V to 12V positive polarity or negative polarity 50 Hz to 800 000 Hz 46 System Settings Frame rate synchronization signal settings on the system are made with PFV 1 Input a synchronization signal to the camera from a synchronization signal generator Connect the generator s output connector and the camera s INPUT1 connector with a cable 2 When synchronization signal is input to INPUT1 connector SYNC IN LED yello
46. s other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red fade out from right to left a number of times then blink Reference e For how to initialize the Gigabit Ethernet interface and how to resetto Factory Default refer to 4 1 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default page 56 10 1 3 4 Interchangeable Lens Mounts The lens mount on the system can be changed according to the recording purpose There 2 types of interchangeable lens mounts type F mount C mount How to change the lens mount type F mount C mount 1 Remove the four M5 bolts with the hexagonal holes using the hexagonal wrench 2 Remove the G type F mount portion as a unit 3 Install the C mount unit using the bolts with hexagonal holes in the 90 diagonal holes 4 After installation always verify that the unit is not loose and does rattle C Mount 57 type Mount Standard 11 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview MEMO 12 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Connecting the system 2 2 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC 2 3 Installing PFV 2 4 PC Setup 13 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Connecting the system 2 1 1 Connection Status LEDs NN oe oo A Gigabit Ethernet LAN cable connector gt gt Power on off SW v DC22 32V A PY uy Power connector
47. signal during recording at the instant the frame number is stored and during playback you can immediately access or jump to the stored frame numbers event markers This a separate feature from the trigger point by marking interesting points during recording these points can be easily called up for review during playback The event marker can store ten positions within a sequence The frame number recording occurs on the pulse s edge and the next frame after the pulse s edge is input is stored as the event marker Event marker settings can be made with PFV 52 3 18 Time Code External Time Synchronization A The system supports IRIG B input and can add an IRIG code to each recorded frame The sample timing for the IRIG code is once each frame The recorded IRIG code 1 displayed with the IRIG Code Input Specification Connector BNC IRIG B 122 Analog Amplitude 1 0Vp p min 8 0Vp p max Mark to space ratio 3 1 to 6 1 Typical modulated carrier signal ratio 10 1 BH Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup Y Supplement IRIG Time Code is used when synchronizing a camera with external equipment in time It is a convenient function when apparatus is physically separated e When the IRIG code is being input the IRIG code is displayed in white and is displayed to the left e he IRIG offset time is also d
48. ss 4 1 2 Reset the Factory Chapter 5 Product Specifications a 5 1 1 Product Specifications seriestarten aiaiai aiaa aaie 5 1 2 General SpecifICallOriS 5 ertet tei enint aeu e 513 270280152 oe PP 0 eo MER Frame Rate and Resol cases Vo dew Casto tu amb eta an peed E E 5 1 7 Recordable Image 5 1 8 Recordable 5 2 DIMENSIONS em 2215 MERLO TEE 5 2 2 Power Supply 6 Warranty 55 56 56 56 57 58 58 59 59 60 62 66 6 68 69 69 71 72 6 1 Chapter 7 7 1 About the Warranty Contact Information Contacting Photron Chapter 1 Overview E 1 1 Product Overview and Features 1 2 About the System s Components and Accessories 1 3 Part Names 1 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features 2 s The FASTCAM Mini UX100 has superior recording performance 5 000fps at one million pixels 800 000fps maximum in a lightweight compact design of onl
49. tions or if a portion of the manual is unclear Not fully plugging in the power cable can cause fire from electric shock or heat When something is wrong with the system unplug the power cable immediately When a foreign substance or liquid such as metal or water gets inside When the outer case 1 broken or damaged such as from a fall When the system produces smoke a strange smell or strange sound Using the system in these conditions might cause a fire or electric shock O e N Caution Always unplug the system when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period of time Leaving or storing the system connected to the power source might cause fire from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge Please consult us in advance when you perform an event by which laser light or direct rays fall on the image sensor surface Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot The trunk and inside 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 place the system 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 2 000m or lower In addition if exceeding these lim
50. um useable memory for two seconds of recording the two seconds of high speed video immediately before when the trigger was input are saved 2048 frames 2 0 sec REC START 3 5 4 MANUAL Mode MANUAL mode is a trigger mode similar to CENTER mode where the content recorded before and after the trigger 1 input is saved to memory but the proportion of time before and after the trigger can be set as required For example in a situation with a maximum record time of two seconds 0 5 seconds before and 1 5 seconds after the trigger is are recorded and saved a total of two seconds of high speed video 2048 frames 2 0 sec 512 frames 0 5sec 1536 frames 1 5 sec F APERTE 3 5 5 RANDOM Mode RANDOM is a trigger mode where each time a trigger is input only predetermined number of frames are saved to memory For example this function is convenient for a 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 A AAA kl LL 4 REFFI REC START REC START 32 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode gt The more you increase the frame rate or shutter speed of the camera the more the amo
51. unt of light entering the camera decreases making the displayed image darker Low light mode 1 a function that temporarily increases the exposure time making the displayed image easier to see to enable you to focus and setup the camera The default shutter speed of this product is 1 50 second 3 7 VARIABLE Setting In the recording conditions settings the frame rate and resolution can be set to the desired value following the conditions listed below FRAMERATE can be set from 46 frame rates between 50 fps and 256 000 fps The size and horizontal position of the resolution can be set 128 horizontal and 8 vertical increments The minimum resolution is 640 horizontal and 8 vertical Bl Reference Please refer to 3 3 Setting Registering the Frame Rate Resolution FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 7 Supplement e The area cannot be moved to the vertical horizontal direction at the variable setting of the system 33 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only On digital video cameras photographing white as pure white is described as having the appropriate white balance On the system s color models as well in order to take images with the correct color representation the white balance must be adjusted for the color temperature of the light source used The intens
52. w on the slave camera s back side lights When synchronization signal is stopped the LED turns off 3 Ensure the camera mode is LIVE a live image is displayed If the camera mode is set others check on LIVE at the control panel 4 Select I O at Camera Option of the control panel 5 Ensure INPUT1 is set SYNC POS or SYNC 6 Set OTHERS at SYNC IN e f no synchronization signal is input or the synchronization signal is lost a refreshing live image is stopped e l steps 3 through 6 are done inputting a signal over 800 000Hz the window shows OVER SYNC e A minute error occurs in the input synchronization signal due to the construction of the internal circuitry of this function An error of 9 8 ns occurs for the input synchronization signal in the actual operation Since the frame rate display value on the monitor is in 1Hz units the error may be shown larger than the actual operation an error of about 1 5Hz is produced For example when performing external device synchronization inputting a synchronization signal of 10000Hz the monitor display error is 10 000 Hz 1Hz 9 999 fps to 10 001 fps 47 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 14 6 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Device Synchronized Recording Using the function frame rate synchronization recording in the previous section 3 14 5 Synchro
53. y 1 5kg 3 3 lbs The superior portability and recording performance 1 very useful for multiple purposes in research and development design production and quality control as well as numerous fields such as science medicine biology aviation and space The small body not only has in out signal connectors for triggering and synchronization with other equipment but also a Gigabit Ethernet connection that allows high speed data transportation and system control from a PC The FASTCAM Mini UX100 fits various image analysis and image processing applications to simplify your workflow Use this state of the art technology in a small body for any dynamic image measurement purpose FASTCAM Mini UX100 1 2 About the System s Components and Accessories 1 42 4 EEK s 1 2 1 Components system s standard components listed below Remove the components from the packaging and check them 1 Camera Body with G type F mount One 2 AC Power Supply Unit One 3 Cable is different in each country One One 3 FASTCAM Mini UX100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 5 2 0 Extension Cable One 6 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Cable LAN Cable One 7 Hexagonal Wrench for Changing Lens Mounts 1 5 mm 4 mm One each 8 Lens Mount Cap built into the camera body One 9 FASTCAM Series Setup Disk Driver Application DVD
54. zation 5V CMOS output signal Negative Polarity V CM EXPOSE POS Outputs the sensor s exposure interval at H level id is ad eel Positive Polarity V CM EXPOSE NEG Outputs the sensor s exposure interval at L level E e Ad Negative Polarity 5 CMOS output REC POS Outputs an interval signal during recording at H level Positive Polarity VCM Outputs an interval signal during recording at L level i a Negative Polarity Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at H 5V CMOS output TRIG POS EE level Positive Polarity Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at L 5V CMOS output TRIG NEG level Negative Polarity Outputs a signal at H level during the trigger wait state READY POS READY in START mode Only valid during START 22 n CENTER END and MANUAL modes Outputs a signal at L level during the trigger wait state ENDLESS recording state in CENTER END MANUAL 5V CMOS output Only valid during START CENTER END and MANUAL Negative Polarity modes READY NEG A When using as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the output signals before using them 50 3 16 Signal Delay With the system you can the signal delay time or pulse width for the various signals that input and output Pulse width and delay settings for the various signals to input output are made with The content of each setting 1 listed in the chart

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