User Manual VCM-D1 Shutter Driver
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1. sesi vise v sa VE WA taste Ge W eze s s N vaka Ve ses w S WE n 31 General Care Kolk dak e sea eb eei IU w e ea ey e k k a e d c k e we w ye be 31 Inspection and Cleaning Procedures eee eee e eee eren eese teens tassa tastes tastes KH HHH sone HK an 31 l ispection EXterioE toii v kek seya we ca b k dana e W a ei KE E ES ne Qao s eh v be kek 32 Cleaning Procedure Exterior i k s s n s sik a derer elb b key c k de sa dese s beba n 32 Cleaning Procedure Interior eee eese esee ke a ka k veya e k ane Ve eley k te Wae GH E WES HAS 32 oes 33 MIN DDEEX Quee PE 39 VCM D1 User Manual General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it To avoid potential hazards use the product only as specified Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures Injury Precautions e Use proper Power Cord To avoid fire hazard use only the power cord supplied with this product e Avoid Electric Overload To avoid electrical shock or fire hazard do not apply a voltage to a terminal that is outside the range specified for that terminal e Avoid El2. Figure 6 illustrates connecting two controllers from a single serial port Once connected each unit will require a unique address in the chain This is accomplished by adjusting the octal switch beneath the dual RJ 45 connectors on the rear panel to the desired command range See ADDRESS Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS in the SPECIFICATIONS section for a complete listing of the command range for each octal switch position The specific command range sent will decode commands sent via the serial port A set of ALL commands is also available to control all units connected to the serial port VCM D1 User Manual 24 a EXT CONTROLLER INPUT TON Address Select Switch 810RJ CABLE Ta N lt Tf ei cm lY 52509 9 lt S V YAN 2200 4 2 4 Figure 6 VCM D1 Daisy Chain Cable Configuration The following is a test program written to test the input commands to the RS 232 interface of the 1 controllers This program and LabView programs not listed are available by downloading from the resource section of our web site www UNIBLITZ com request via e mail vincentassociates UNIBLITZ com or calling 800 828 6972 Other programs may be available please contact technical support for further information VCM D1 User Manual 25 RS 232 Test Program REM PROGRAM TO SEND DECIMAL COMMANDS RS232 INTERFACE XILINX C
3. If the unit still does not operate properly when using the proper pulse width please notify Vincent Associates immediately 4 When operating shutters with a larger aperture than 25mm VS35 or larger please be sure that the FUNCTION slide switch H is changed to the Upper position Failure to make this change will result in the shutter not opening fully when triggered or opening fully and immediately returning to the closed position loosing capture 5 When operating shutters with a 25mm aperture or smaller please be sure the FUNCTION slide switch H is in the Lower position Use of the Upper position for VS25 shutter apertures and smaller aperture devices could cause irreparable damage to the shutter used and WILL void the shutter s limited warranty 6 When you receive your controller and shutter the shutter may be shipped with a small circular white plastic protective ring around the shutter s male connector contacts This ring protects the male connector s contacts during shipping This ring is held on by friction and must be removed prior to attaching the female end of the 710C cable to the shutter This ring can be removed by gently pulling up off the top of the connector Tools are not required to remove this ring VCM D1 User Manual 28 Pulse Voltage Graphs Pulse Voltage vs Exposure Time at Select Frequencies 70 0 60 0 50 0 Pulse Voltage 5 20 0 10 0 0 0 50 80 100 13 0 15 0 18 0
4. 21 P Power LED 11 POWER LED 13 16 Power Supply 20 pulse energy 20 21 28 pulse in 20 Pulse In 15 PULSE in 16 PULSE IN 19 PULSE INPUT 20 pulse out 15 PULSE OUT 20 PULSE OUTPUT 20 Pulse Voltage Graphs 29 R remote 21 REMOTE 16 repeat exposure 28 reset 10 15 16 19 23 24 RESET 16 19 reset command 16 RESET INPUT 24 RESET switch 16 RS 232 Test Program 26 RS 232C 9 15 16 19 24 RS 232C Operation 24 S serial port 10 24 Shutter 1 8 15 20 28 shutter drive 10 15 16 Shutter Drive 8 Shutter Frequency of Operation 28 shutter fuse 28 SHUTTER FUSE 16 Specifications 33 Start Up 11 STD 10 15 23 SYNC ACTIVE 13 Sync 20 SYNC 16 20 Sync output 16 T Trigger Caution 28 trigger command 16 19 23 24 Trouble Shooting Tips 28 V VCM D1 1 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 23 24 25 28 31 Voltage Change 12 W WARRANTY 3 21 39
5. A g THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 6 PRINT GATE ON COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A F OR A f THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 7 PRINT GATE OFF COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A OR A THEN K 0 PRINT PROGRAM TERMINATED ELSEIF A S OR A s THEN INPUT ENTER ADDRESS 0 7 or X B GOSUB ADDRESS GOTO MENU ELSE GOTO START END IF WEND END TIMEOUT FOR 1 TO 100 NEXT I CLS 0 RETURN ADDRESS IF B X B THEN J 64 C X ELSEIF B 0 THEN J 128 C 0 ELSEIF B 1 THEN J 144 C 1 ELSEIF B 2 THEN J 160 C 2 ELSEIF B 3 THEN 176 C 3 ELSEIF B 4 THEN J 192 C 4 ELSEIF B 5 THEN J 208 C 5 ELSEIF B 6 THEN 224 C 6 ELSEIF B 7 THEN J 240 C 7 ELSE J 64 C X END IF PRINT STARTING ASCII DECIMAL J GOSUB TIMEOUT CLS 0 RETURN VCM D1 User Manual 27 Shutter Frequency of Operation The repeat exposure specification as listed in this manual is specified at 35ms This is an optimum value to ensure enough pulse energy to open any UNIBLITZ shutter However the 1 is capable of operating each Vincent shutter to its maximum frequency with a slight sacrifice in shutter opening speed This is due to the drive circuit which allows the pulse voltage to drop with an increase in frequency to compensate for the heat that is developed in the shutte
6. B DC interrupt mode When the key switch is in Position B the driver will become disabled when it detects that the DC input voltage at CONTROL 4 has been removed or disrupted When the voltage level is re applied the driver remains disabled until reset The DC input voltage is supplied from CONTROL 1 or from an external source determined by the user STD The STD mode bypasses the driver s interrupt capabilities CONTROL 4 and CONTROL 5 become inactive The VCM D1 will not remain disabled after a disruption in line voltage VCM D1 User Manual 15 3 SYNC ACTIVE LED indicator Indicates status of Solid State Sync output The green LED is illuminated when shutter s electronic sync is activated This LED functions only if the shutter used is equipped with the Solid State Sync system 4 DRIVER ACTIVE LED indicator This LED indicates when the internal shutter driver circuit input has an active signal present 5 DISABLED Indicator Indicates that one of the two interrupt modes mode A or mode B has disabled the driver LED is off after reset and STD operation 6 RESET Momentary Pushbutton Switch Resets VCM D1 disabled by interrupts mode or mode B and returns shutter to the position determined by the N O N C or the status of the PULSE input The TRIGGER flip flop is also reset If the shutter had been activated by this input the shutter will close after a reset pulse Please note if an open command is sent to the RS 23
7. B See FUNCTION Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 3 RS 232C Dual RJ45 female connectors Provides access to the VCM D1 RS 232C interface allowing the user to control input functions via commands sent from a computer RS 232C serial port The INPUT connector accepts commands directly from a computer s serial port or from another VCM D1 in the daisy chain The OUTPUT connector allows the controller to send commands to the next controller in the daisy chain For further reference see Figure 6 on page 25 See also RS 232C INPUT Dual RJ45 under EXTERNAL INPUT SPECIFICATIONS page 34 and RS 232C OUTPUT Dual RJ45 under EXTERNAL OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS page 35 4 TRIGGER INPUT BNC Allows for pulsed open pulsed close shutter operation Opens the shutter on the first pulse trigger edge closes the shutter on the next trigger edge This input operates in conjunction with the GATE INPUT When the GATE INPUT is active the TRIGGER INPUT will be enabled This input can be set active high or active low by FUNCTION switch A See FUNCTION Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 5 RESET INPUT BNC Resets the VCM D1 disabled by an interrupt MODE or MODE when switched to ground level via TTL logic or simply shorting to ground through a switch contact TTL logic pulse returns the shutter to the position determined by the N O N C toggle switch When the shutter is opened via the TRIGGER INPUT a TTL pulse presented to the RESET input wi
8. B position the unit will become disabled when a DC voltage level is removed from the interrupt input When the input is restored the unit will remain disabled until reset The STD mode will bypass the interrupt capability This mode selection makes the VCM D1 more versatile for applications where the shutter must not re open until acted upon by the user Another added feature of this unit is the GATE INPUT the GATE INPUT is used in conjunction with the TRIGGER INPUT This input allows the user to pick one or a finite number of trigger pulses to trigger the controller from a continuous stream of pulses presented at the TRIGGER INPUT This unit also contains an addressable RS 232 input By connecting the RJ 45 OUTPUT of one controller to the RJ 45 INPUT connector of the next controller in the chain using our 810RJ cable multiple controllers can be connected together In fact eight separate addresses allow up to eight units to be individually controlled via one computer serial port The patented driver design of the VCM D1 allows the controller to operate all shutter types in the UNIBLITZ product line A 3 meter 7 pin Wire Pro female to 7 pin ODU push lock male shutter inter connect cable is also included with each unit cable model number 710B VCM D1 User Manual 10 Start Up After unpacking your unit inspect for any defects If upon inspection a problem is found or a part or parts are missing notify Vincent Associates immed
9. Preventative maintenance when done regularly may prevent driver malfunction and enhance its reliability How often to do maintenance depends on the severity of the environment in which you use the driver General Care The housing top cover helps keep dust out of the driver and it is a major component of its cooling system It should normally be in place when operating the driver Inspection and Cleaning Procedures Inspect and clean the driver as often as operating conditions require The collection of dirt on components inside can cause them to overheat and breakdown Dirt acts as an insulating blanket preventing efficient heat dissipation Dirt also provides an electrical conduction path that could cause the VCM D1 to fail prematurely especially under high humidity conditions CAUTION Avoid the use of chemical cleaning agents that might damage the plastics used in the driver Use a 7590 isopropyl alcohol solution as a cleaner and rinse with deionized water Use only deionized water when cleaning the panels Before using any other type of cleaner consult your factory representative Avoid the use of high pressure compressed air when cleaning dust from the interior of this device High pressure air can cause ESD Instead use low pressure compressed air about 9 psi VCM D1 User Manual 31 Inspection Exterior Inspect the outside of the VCM D1 for damage wear and missing parts device that appears to have been
10. dropped or otherwise abused should be checked thoroughly to verify correct operation and performance If this damage is suspected please return the unit to the factory for repair no user serviceable parts inside Cleaning Procedure Exterior 1 Remove loose dust the outside of the VCM D1 with a lint free cloth 2 Remove remaining dirt with a lint free cloth dampened in a general purpose detergent and water solution Do not use abrasive cleaners CAUTION To prevent getting moisture inside the driver during external cleaning use only enough liquid to dampen the cloth or applicator Cleaning Procedure Interior If after doing steps 1 and 2 below the device is clean upon inspection skip the remaining steps 1 Blow off dust on the exterior with dry low pressure deionized air approximately 9 psi 2 Remove any remaining dust with a lint free cloth dampened in isopropyl alcohol 7596 solution and rinse with warm deionized water A cotton tipped applicator is useful for cleaning in narrow spaces WARNING avoid injury or death unplug the line cord from line voltage power source before continuing BE SURE THE LINE CORD IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE LINE VOLTAGE POWER SOURCE UNPLUG THE LINE CORD FROM THE AC MODULE CONNECTOR LOCATED AT THE REAR PANEL 3 Gain access to the interior of the unit by removing the four 6 32 flat head screws that hold the top cover in place 4 Once the line volt
11. rear panel RESET INPUT BNC Input impedance 4 7K ohms source current 100 pA active low active high selectable with FUNCTION slide switch B minimum pulse width required to ensure reset 100 5 ms min for key switch MODE A or B TTL compatible minimum high level 2 0 VDC maximum low level 0 8 VDC sink current 1 pA Located on rear panel PULSE INPUT BNC Input impedance 4 7K ohms source current 100 pA active low active high selectable with FUNCTION slide switch C minimum pulse width determined by applicable shutter maximum pulse width unlimited TTL compatible minimum high level 2 0 VDC maximum low level 0 8 VDC sink current 1 Located on rear panel GATE INPUT BNC Input impedance 4 7K ohms source current 100 active low active high selectable with FUNCTION slide switch D minimum pulse width determined by period of signal applied to TRIGGER Input maximum pulse width determined by multiple of TRIGGER signal period TTL compatible minimum high level 2 0 VDC maximum low level 0 8 VDC sink current 1 Located on rear panel VCM D1 User Manual 33 Pulse In Input impedance 4 7K ohms active high only minimum pulse width CONTROL Pin 2 determined by applicable shutter maximum pulse width unlimited TTL compatible minimum high level 2 0 VDC maximum low level 0 8 VDC sink current 1 Located on front panel In
12. 10B cable and shutter wiring layout ODU Description Shutter 710B Wire Pro a Pin2 Shutter Actuator Coil Drive Output Red Red PinA b Pin3 Shutter Actuator Coil Drive Output Brown Brown Pin B c Pin4 Sync Emitter Diode Output White White Pin C d Pin5 Circuit Ground Green Green PinD e Pin6 Sync Detector Transistor Input Yellow Orange PinE f Pinl 5 0 Power Supply Output Blue Blue Pin F g Pin7 Shutter Ground Black Black PinH 8 115 VAC 60Hz 230 VAC 50Hz Input module Mates with female IEC plug on supplied line cord Includes the following additional functions a Power switch 0 is off 1 is on b Power fuses SB for 115 VAC 60Hz 4Amp SB for 230 VAC 50Hz See Line Fuse Replacement instructions c Voltage change switchover block See Voltage Change instructions d 3A line filter Internal not user accessible 9 FUNCTION switches Eight sub miniature slide switches A D switches are used to select the active states of each of the four input BNC input connectors E F switches are used to select the active states of each of the two output BNC output connectors See FUNCTION select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS The G switch allows the user to disable the electronic sync circuit Slide switch to the up position to disable the electronic sync This shuts off the infrared emitter internal to the shutter which intern disables the SYNC OUTPUT The H switch is used to select the proper pulse ener
13. 2 input a reset command will not clear the RS 232 output and the shutter will not close You must send a close command to allow the shutter to close If you wish to have the shutter close or return to the state as set by the N O N C switch with a reset command or the RESET switch you must open the shutter with a trigger command 7 LOCAL REMOTE Toggle switch When in the LOCAL position all inputs to the unit are effectively disconnected allowing the user to manually control the shutter without the need to remove the signals from the BNC inputs or the terminal strip located at the front panel In the REMOTE position the unit will function normally RS 232C signals are also disabled with this switch in the LOCAL position 8 POWER LED indicator 9 SHUTTER FUSE Replace with 5mm x 20mm 6A time lag fuse This fuse may fail if the shutter is operated at an excessive frequency and duty cycle to protect the coil from premature failure If the operation of the shutter used is causing nuisance blowing of this fuse please contact technical support to discuss your application 10 N O N C Toggle switch The position of this switch determines shutter status BEFORE trigger signal is received by VCM D1 In N C position the shutter will be activated open an input pulse signal In the position the shutter will be activated closed The N O N C switch acts to invert the shutter operation Any RESET command will return the shutte
14. 20 0 23 0 25 0 28 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 0 50 0 55 0 60 0 65 0 Exposure Time msec Figure 7 Pulse Voltage vs Exposure Time Pulse Voltage vs Frequency at Select Exposure Time 70 0 60 0 50 0 Pulse Voltage o 20 0 10 0 0 0 0 5 0 80 100 13 33 150 172 20 0 220 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 0 50 0 55 0 60 0 65 0 70 0 Frequency Figure 8 Pulse Voltage vs Frequency VCM D1 User Manual 29 i f 5410 137 41 ke 310 moi 2 726 69 2 5 __ 500 12 71 de SB B E 4 HL LM a i N o 3 o o ped i 460 SE 211 72 Figure 9 Overall VCM D1 Dimensions VCM D1 User Manual 30 Maintenance Although the stability of the timing and drive voltage is assured and calibrated prior to shipment it may become necessary to make some minor adjustments to the operating systems of the VCM D1 over time WARNING It is highly recommended that if you suspect a problem with your unit that it is returned to the factory for proper adjustments and calibration The unit s complicated circuitry will be damaged and or not function as specified if inadvertently adjusted improperly Proper care and maintenance of the unit should be taken as with any electronic instrument Inspection and Cleaning Inspection and cleaning describes how to inspect and clean the VCM D1 Inspection and cleaning are preventative maintenance
15. 5 241 Decimal Trigger 66 130 146 162 178 194 210 226 242 Decimal Reset 67 131 147 163 179 195 211 227 243 Decimal AUX enable 68 132 148 164 180 196 212 228 244 Decimal AUX disable 69 133 149 165 181 197 213 229 245 Decimal Gate On 70 134 150 166 182 198 214 230 246 Decimal Gate Off 71 135 151 167 183 199 215 231 247 Decimal FUNCTION Select Slide switches A B C D E and F allow selection of active low or active high states for the six BNC inputs and outputs slide switch E disables the synchronization feature of a shutter slide switch H allows the selection of additional pulse energy for the VS35 CS45 or CS65 shutter These 8 switches located on rear panel Slide Position Function Switch Lower Upper TRIGGER INPUT A active low active high RESET INPUT B active low active high PULSE INPUT C active low active high GATE INPUT D active low active high PULSE OUTPUT E active low active high SYNC OUTPUT F active low active high SYNC Feature G enabled disabled Pulse Energy H VS25 smaller VS35 C845 CS65 8 larger Power Requirements 115 5 60 Hz or 230 5 50 Hz 60 Watts Selected manually by rotating the fuse holder of power entry module See page 12 for Voltage Change procedure Fuse Requirements VCM D1 User Manual Two Amp T slow blow 114 for 115 line Two 1 4 Amp T slow blow 4 x 114 for 230
16. OR BLOWN FUSES Be advised a visual inspection of a fuse is usually NOT an adequate test to determine if a fuse failure has occurred Use a DMM Digital Multi Meter or equivalent test device to determine fuse continuity Also particular shutter units respond to different minimum pulse widths For example a standard VS25 shutter has a minimum exposure pulse of 6ms if the timing is set for an exposure pulse width less than 6ms the shutter may not open fully If the unit still does not operate properly please notify Vincent Associates immediately VCM D1 User Manual 13 1 v9 o ISN H3MOd V 7v901 ON 13S3u ONAS ENI H3LLOHS 1 9 eZ LI TEINF AS AOL OHLNOO als Figure 2 VCM D1 Front Panel Operator Controls 14 VCM D1 User Manual VCM D1 Front Panel Operator Controls Description Refer to Figure 2 1 CONTROL Terminal block The five position terminal block referred to on the driver and throughout this manual as CONTROL provide access to several of the input and output connections for external operation of your driver Each terminal is explained below a CONTROL 1 Output 10VDC provided for remote switching applications or control circuits CONTROL 2 Pulse In Active high input to control shutter exposure for duration of positive pulse or electronic or mechanical switch contact closure Shutter will foll
17. PLD REM WRITTEN BY RICHARD ST LOUIS VINCENT ASSOCIATES REM LAST REVISION 5 13 2003 CLS 0 1 WHILE OPEN COM1 9600 N 8 1 CS0 DSO FOR RANDOM AS 1 J 64 C X MENU PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT WAITING FOR KEYSTROKE COMMAND PRINT TYPE PRINT VCM D1 PRINT PRINT Shutter PRINT C CLOSE Shutter PRINT T TRIGGER Control PRINT R RESET Control PRINT E ENABLE Aux Out PRINT D DISABLE Aux Out PRINT G GATE PRINT F GATE Off PRINT PRINT 5 SET Octal Switch Address PRINT Current Starting Decimal J PRINT Current Address Value C PRINT PRINT Q QUIT Program PRINT PRINT START A INKEY IF A O OR A o THEN PRINT 1 CHR J PRINT SHUTTER OPEN COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A C OR A c THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 1 PRINT SHUTTER CLOSE COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A T OR A t THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 2 PRINT CONTROL TRIGGER COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A R OR A r THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 3 PRINT CONTROL RESET COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A E OR A e THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 4 PRINT ENABLE AUX COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A D OR A d THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 5 PRINT DISABLE AUX COMMAND SENT VCM D1 User Manual 26 GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A G OR
18. User Manual UNIBLITZ VCM D1 Shutter Driver 14 0025 Version 2 0 2004 Vincent Associates products are covered by U S patents Information in this publication supercedes that in all previously published material Due to our ongoing development program Vincent Associates reserves to right to discontinue or change specifications or designs at any time without incurring any obligation Printed in the U S A Version 2 0 2004 Vincent Associates a Division of VA Inc 803 Linden Ave Rochester NY 14625 Tel 585 385 5930 Fax 585 385 6004 UNIBLITZ is a registered trademark of VA Inc VCM D1 User Manual WARRANTY All products manufactured by VINCENT ASSOCIATES are warranted to meet published specifications and to be free of defects in materials and workmanship as defined in the specifications for 365 one year days from the date of original shipment MANUFACTURER will at its own option repair or replace without charge any listed item discovered to be defective Burned out or otherwise damaged actuator coils are not covered under this warranty The buyer s exclusive remedy and the limit of MANUFACTURER S liability for any loss whatsoever shall not exceed the purchase price paid by the buyer for the goods to which a claim is made MANUFACTURER does not give any implied warranties of merchantability fitness for a particular purpose or of any other nature in connection with the sale of any products The MANUFACTURER wil
19. VAC line One 0 6 Amp T slow blow 5 x 20mm for Shutter coil See page 11 Line Fuse Replacement instructions for AC power fuse change 36 Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 1049 2 Storage Temperature 20 C to 55 4 F to 131 F Relative Humidity 80 at a31 C 88 F ambient decreasing linearly to 50 at 40 104 Altitude up to 2000 m 6562 ft Indoor use Pollution Degree 2 Overvoltage Category II Size HWD 2 73 x 5 41 x 8 18 69 3 x 137 4 x 207 8 mm Weight 3 50 Ibs 1 59 kg Accessories supplied 710B shutter interconnect cable AC line cord IEC type Be sure to use the line cord provided with this unit For Domestic USA the proper line cord is included For Overseas EU a Standard European line cord is included in place of the domestic line cord If the included EU line cord is not compatible please use a line cord rated 230VAC minimum 1A and minimum 0 75 mm conductor size The maximum cord length is 3 meters 230 line fuses two 1 4 Amp T slow blow 4 x 14 Supplied separately only when configured for Domestic USA 110 line fuses two 1 2 Amp T slow blow x 114 Supplied separately only when configured for Overseas EU Keys two for MODE key switch Users Manual Checklist Accessories op
20. age has been disconnected remove the top cover by pulling straight up Lift off alignment plate to reveal interior of the housing Use care when removing the plate not to twist circuit boards 5 Blow off dust that is visible from the interior with dry low pressure deionized air approximately 9 psi 6 Do not use any liquids or cleaning agents internal to housing or on circuit boards or any components 7 Replace alignment plate and top cover by reversing the procedure used to remove them and replace the four screws Do not use excessive force when re tightening screws VCM D1 User Manual 32 Specifications SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS Name Description Repeat Exposure 35 ms minimum between exposures for VS25 and smaller shutters 100 ms minimum for VS35 and larger aperture shutters Shutter Drive Continuously variable frequency of exposures from DC to the shutter s maximum rate maximum peak pulse power 400 W pulse voltage 70 pulse current 5 7 A test conditions standard 5 Volt 12 ohm coil cycled with 20 ms exposure at 5 Hz EXTERNAL INPUT CHARACTERISTICS Name Description TRIGGER INPUT BNC Input impedance 4 7K ohms source current 100 active low active high selectable with FUNCTION slide switch A minimum pulse width required to ensure triggering 100 us TTL compatible minimum high level 2 0 VDC maximum low level 0 8 VDC sink current 15A Located on
21. and a interrupt occurs upon a reset the shutter s state will be restored Only a close command will close the shutter If an A interrupt occurs when power is restored the RS 232 system is reset and the shutter will be closed this assumes a normally closed shutter type If the shutter has been opened by the TRIGGER INPUT or an 5 232 trigger command and an A or interrupt occurs when the unit is reset the shutter will close A new command will need to be input to re open the shutter In the STD mode all functions of the interrupt will be disabled and the unit will operate from all system controls and inputs VCM D1 User Manual 23 RS 232C Operation The VCM DI inputs can be controlled via an RS 232C computer serial signal COM port From your computer s RS 232C serial port connect a cable such as the S10RJ cable or a user constructed cable with connections as enumerated in the INPUT SPECIFICATIONS to your unit s RS 232C interface The RS 232 input is configured in the null modem configuration Connect the Tx transmit from the host to the Rx receive on the VCM D1 control unit other lines are not used except for the Ground connection When using the 810RJ cable the 910RJF Adapter is required to connect the VCM D1 to the host computer If the host contains 25 Pin D sub or an 8 Pin Mini DIN check your computer s user s manual to find the proper corresponding pin outs and a cable will need be connec
22. ation Function Switches Located at the Rear Panel and labeled Function are eight miniature slide switches Switches A allow the user to select the active state of the four BNC inputs and two BNC outputs When the switch actuators are selected to the down position a small hole will be visible just above the switch s actuator this actuator could be either black or red the corresponding BNC input or output will be TTL active low This indicates that a logic 0 0 volts will activate the selected input or what the output will switch to when active The switches must be in this the active low position to activate the inputs from a remote activate cable such as the 710R handheld or the 710R F foot activated CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT A 710 OR 710R F TO AN OUTPUT THE OUTPUT COULD BECOME DAMAGED By sliding any of these switch actuators to the up position covering the small hole the selected BNC input will become TTL active high This indicates that a logic 1 5 volts will activate the selected input or produce an active high output Switch G will allow the user to disable the electronic sync circuit Slide switch to the up position to disable the electronic sync This shuts off the infrared emitter internal to the shutter which intern disables the SYNC OUTPUT Switch H selects HIGH LOW pulse energy HIGH energy is required to operate the VS35 35mm aperture and larger aperture shutters When the switch is in the d
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24. ble PULSE Input Located on rear panel VCM D1 User Manual SYNC OUTPUT BNC Active low or active high selectable with FUNCTION slide switch F source impedance 1K ohms maximum source current 6 8 mA maximum sink current 25 mA maximum low level 0 5 VDC minimum high level 4 5 VDC This output provided for shutter equipped with electronic synchronization feature Located on rear panel RS 232C OUTPUT Dual RJ45 AUX Out CONTROL Pin 6 Baud rate 9600 8 Data bits 1 Stop bit No Parity No flow control This output provided for daisy chain application of up to 8 VCM D1 or VMM series controllers Located on rear panel Active low only source impedance 1K ohms maximum source current 5 mA maximum sink current 100 mA maximum low level output voltage 40 5 VDC Activated by RS 232C commands AUX enable and AUX disable Located on front panel Interlock Out CONTROL Pin 5 Active high only source impedance 1 3K ohms maximum source current 7 2 mA maximum sink current 25 mA maximum high level output voltage 5 VDC This output goes high whenever DISABLED LED illuminates Located on front panel 10V CONTROL Pin 1 10 volt DC 50 mA unregulated output provided for use in remote switching and or control circuits internal fuse protection Located on front panel 5V CONTROL Pin 7 5 volt DC 50 mA regulated output provided for use in remote swit
25. ching and or control circuits internal fuse protection Located on front panel GND CONTROL Pin 3 0 VDC ground reference provided for CONTROL output pins Located on front panel Name GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS Description POWER Indicator Green 3mm LED indicates when power is present Located on front panel DRIVER Indicator Green 3mm LED indicates when the shutter driver circuit is active This LED will illuminate with or without the load of a shutter s actuator coil Located on front panel VCM D1 User Manual 35 SYNC Indicator DISABLED Indicator Green 3mm LED indicates when a shutter s electronic synchronization feature is active SYNC OUTPUT BNO will be active only when this LED is illuminated Located on front panel Red 3mm LED indicates when interruption of AC Mode A or DC Mode B supply voltage is detected Shutter driver will be disabled and Interlock Out will be set high when this LED is illuminated Located on front panel ADDRESS Select 8 position octal switch allows selection of individual local address locations of commands sent by a computer s serial port useful for daisy chain application from one computer serial port Located on rear panel RS 232 ADDRESS Switch Locations x don t care Commands x 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Open 64 128 144 160 176 192 208 224 240 Decimal Close 65 129 145 161 177 193 209 22
26. d A single TTL high pulse presented to the GATE INPUT equal to the trigger period will allow one trigger signal from the trigger stream to be enabled See Figure 45A If a single TTL high pulse presented to the GATE INPUT is equal to twice the trigger period two trigger signals from the trigger stream are enabled See Figure 5B Therefore the number of trigger pulses input or GATE INPUT duration is equal to the trigger period times the number of exposures desired The VCM D1 TRIGGER INPUT opens the shutter with the first pulse presented to the input and closes the shutter on the subsequent pulse Gate Timing Diagrams TRIGGER PERIOD TRIGGER SIGNAL STREAM ACTIVE LOW HIGH GATE EQUAL TO TRIGGER PERIOD PULSE QU O GG O GATE SIGNAL ACTIVE HIGH e HIGH PULSE WIDTH l LOW GATE PULSE SINGLE PULSE ALLOWED TO A TRIGGER TRIGGER UNIT PULSE TRIGGER PERIOD TRIGGER SIGNAL STREAM ACTIVE LOW HIGH GATE ACTIVE HIGH PULSE WIDTH Ma GATE SIGNAL EQUAL TO 2X TRIGGER PERIOD ACTIVE HIGH 1 LOW PULSE TWO PULSES 2 TRIGGER ALLOWED TO PULSES TRIGGER UNIT B Figure 45A and 5B GATE Input Timing Diagram VCM D1 User Manual 22 Mode Selection The VCM D1 mode of operation can be selected with the key switch located on the front panel The key can be removed in any position thus preventing the switch from inadvertently being changed while in operation This will ensure that if a
27. ectric Shock To avoid injury or loss of life do not connect or disconnect line cord while it is connected to the line voltage e Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cord To avoid electrical shock the grounding connector must be connected to earth ground Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product ensure that the product is properly grounded DO NOT DEFEAT THE GROUND CONNECTION ON THE SUPPLIED LINE CORD e Access to On Off Switch Due to the position of the unit s power switch at the rear panel do not position the unit such that it is difficult to operate the on off switch e Do Not Operate Without Cover To avoid electric shock or fire hazard do not operate this product with the cover removed e Use Proper Fuse To avoid fire hazard use only the fuse type and rating specified for this product e Do Not operate in Wet Damp Conditions To avoid electric shock do not operate this product in wet or damp conditions e Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere To avoid injury or fire hazard do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere Product Damage Precautions e Use Proper Power Source Do not operate this product from a power source that applies more than the voltage specified Provide Proper Ventilation To prevent product overheating provide proper ventilation Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures If yo
28. erruptions EN 55022 CISPR 22 1994 Radiated Emissions Class A EN 55022 CISPR 22 1994 Conducted Emissions Class A EN 61000 3 2 1995 Harmonic Current Emissions VCM D1 User Manual 38 Index 10 15 23 5V 21 1 115 60Hz 230 50Hz 20 2 25 Pin D sub 24 7 710 21 9 910RS 28 910RSDC 24 A AC input module 9 11 addressable 9 10 AUX 9 B BLOWN FUSES 13 BNC 9 15 16 19 20 21 C Caution 28 CAUTION 13 close command 16 19 23 24 COM port 24 CONTROL 15 D daisy chain 20 24 Daisy Chain 25 DB 25 24 DB 9 24 DISABLED Indicator 16 DRIVER ACTIVE LED 16 E exposure interval 19 F Function Switches 21 FUNCTION switches 20 fuse 8 11 20 28 VCM D1 User Manual Fuse 6 11 FUSE 16 G GATE INPUT 9 19 21 GND 15 24 Graphs 29 ground 13 15 19 Ground 6 20 24 H HIGH LOW 21 I initial inspection 11 Initial Operation 13 interrupt in 10 Introduction 10 K key switch 15 23 keyboard 24 Keyswitch 15 L LED 11 13 16 line fuse 9 11 Line Fuse 11 20 Line Fuse Replacement 11 LOCAL REMOTE 9 16 M MAC 8 Pin Mini DIN 24 Maintenance 31 minimum exposure 13 28 mode A 16 MODE A 19 mode B 15 16 MODE B 19 mode selection 10 Mode Selection 23 N N O N C switch 13 16 23 Notes 17 O open command 16 19 23 24 Operating Basics 8
29. f this unit we recommend that the unit be returned to the manufacturer for repair no user serviceable parts inside VCM D1 User Manual Getting Started Features The UNIBLITZ VCM DI replaces the VMM DI controller for those customers requiring CE UL CSA certification The VCM DI contains all of the features of the VMM DI in addition to some new features which enhance the units capability in even more demanding applications These new features include VCM D1 User Manual UL CSA certified and CE compliant An addressable RS 232 input through an RJ 45 input connector Eight VCM D1 units can also be daisy chained together by connecting the RJ 45 output to the RJ 45 input of the next controller within the chain The user can select an address for each unit in the chain at the rear panel Switching capability on all input and output BNC connectors to provide either an active high or an active low logic trigger level An AUX auxiliary output that can be toggled high to low and low to high by RS 232 commands A GATE INPUT which will allow the user to select single or multiple trigger signal s from a stream of trigger signals A LOCAL REMOTE switch which will effectively disconnect all input signals from the controller allowing the user to manually control the shutter without the need to remove the signals from the BNC inputs or the terminal strip located at the front panel RS 232C signals are also disabled in the LOCAL
30. gy for the shutter being driven Switch to the HIGH up position for the VS35 35mm aperture the CS45 45mm aperture the CS65 65mm aperture and larger aperture shutters types switch to the LOW down position for all other shutter types 10 SYNC OUTPUT BNC Output for shutters equipped with the SOLID STATE SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM option The shutter s internal sync circuit sets the BNC to a low level when the sync circuit becomes active The output goes low when the shutter reaches 80 of full open and goes to the high state when the shutter reaches 20 closed The front panel SYNC ACTIVE LED illuminates when the sync is active This output can be disabled with the G FUNCTION switch see 9 above This input can be set active high or active low by FUNCTION switch F See FUNCTION Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 11 PULSE OUTPUT BNC The duration of this pulse is equal to the duration of the shutter exposure pulse This output can be used to daisy chain VCM DI units together TTL exposure pulse input to the PULSE INPUT BNC will appear at the PULSE OUTPUT BNC Note toggling the N O N C will not change the state of the PULSE OUTPUT This input can be set active high or active low by FUNCTION switch E See FUNCTION Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS VCM D1 User Manual 20 Operating Basics Refer to the section describing the Initial Operation and Testing for initial preparation to put your VCM D1 into oper
31. iately Be sure you are using the line cord provided with this unit For Domestic USA the proper line cord is included For Overseas EU a Standard European line cord is included in place of the domestic line cord If the included EU line cord is not compatible please use a line cord rated 230VAC minimum 1A and minimum 0 75 mm conductor size The maximum cord length is 3 meters After the initial inspection the unit is ready to use To properly install and power on the 1 perform this procedure 1 Check that you have the proper electrical connections The rear label which covers the AC input module is there to remind you to manually configure the AC input module if the unit requires operation at 230VAC See Voltage Change instructions THIS LABEL MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO INSERTING THE POWER CORD INTO THE AC INPUT CONNECTOR REGARDLESS OF WHICH AC VOLTAGE LEVEL 1S USED 2 Check the line fuses to be sure they are the proper rating The VCM D1 has been shipped with the proper fuses for 115VAC operation A type time lag For 230V AC operation change line fuses to the 5mm x 20mm 4 A time lag supplied w unit packaged separately See Line Fuse Replacement instructions 3 Be sure the AC module power switch is toggled to 0 position and the power end of the line cord is not connected to the AC line Then connect the opposite end of the supplied line cord to the rear panel AC module connect
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33. l consider the return of unused equipment if returned within 30 days from the original date of shipment subject to a 2096 restocking charge This offer does not apply to used or damaged equipment This warranty extends only to the original purchase and is not available to any third party including any purchaser assemblies or other products of which the goods may become component equipment This warranty does not extend to cover damage resulting from alteration misuse negligence abuse normal wear and tear or accident VCM D1 User Manual 3 VCM D1 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ene c rabe Wene weye Ae N n A u e w KEWEK ERN VON eu ONE VA u WER SAY S BA U VERS e WES KES e ANS 3 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY cs s s sesesesesesesesesesesesesese sese sese sese sebebe NNN NNN NN NNN HN MN KHK 6 Injury Precautions H 6 Product Damage Precautions 4 ee ee reee He bace ee bec ee ke c v kec ce Hek sete HKH HK HKH HK HK HHHH 6 Safety Terms and Symbols esee essen c k b ake s we EEE 5 d s s dka e r ke k c we VE d ke k awen 7 PREF A GE 8 GETTING STARTED kinde T 9 El fU TO Si 2 e M 9 RAL LECANORA 505555555644 EE yey k dano SUR W SA wen Keke V
34. ll close the shutter Please note if an open command is sent to the RS 232 input a reset command will not clear the RS 232 output and the shutter will not close You must send a close command to allow the shutter to close If you wish to have the shutter close or return to the state as set by the switch with a reset command you must open the shutter with a trigger command This input can be set active high or active low by FUNCTION switch C See FUNCTION Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 6 GATEINPUT BNC An active signal present at this input will enable trigger signals presented to the TRIGGER INPUT An unused GATE INPUT is in the active state When this signal goes inactive the TRIGGER INPUT will disable In this way the user can effectively gate a stream of trigger pulses and allow one or more to be received as determined by the user by the VCM D1 Therefore this input can be used to pick a pulse or pulses from a series of trigger pulses presented to the TRIGGER INPUT This input must be used in conjunction with the TRIGGER INPUT This input can be set active high or active low by FUNCTION switch D See FUNCTION Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS VCM D1 User Manual 19 7 SHUTTER Output 7 pin ODU female push lock type receptacle 7 pin female ODU type connector to mate with 7 pin ODU male plug of the 710B 10 interconnect cable included with the unit Pin out as follows wire colors indicate 7
35. n interrupt is set the shutter will not return to its original state until the VCM D1 unit is reset by any of a number of methods In the A mode the unit will operate normally until loss of AC line voltage When the AC voltage is restored the DISABLED LED will be illuminated and CONTROL 5 will be active high When reset by any means enumerated in the SPECIFICATION section the unit will return to its original state Be advised that when the key switch is switched from the STD mode to the A mode the unit will be disabled initially A reset will return the controller to its operating state In the B mode the unit will operate normally until a loss of DC voltage to the CONTROL 4 input A complete circuit must be made from either CONTROL 1 10VDC or an External power source to the CONTROL 4 input When the power source is removed from the CONTROL 4 input the unit will be disabled and the DISABLED LED will be illuminated if and only if the input is restored When the input voltage is restored the DISABLED LED will be illuminated and the CONTROL 5 will be active high When reset by any means enumerated in the SPECIFICATION section the unit will return to its original state Please note that in this mode a loss of AC voltage will also disable the unit as an added safety feature The shutter s original state can be set by the N O N C switch or by an external input signal If the shutter has been opened by an RS 232 open command
36. or Be sure the cord is inserted completely into the AC module connector 4 Connect the power end of the line cord to the AC line Power unit ON by toggling the AC module power switch to the 1 position Power LED indicator will illuminate 5 Due to the position of the unit s power switch at the rear panel do not position unit such that it is difficult to operate the on off switch Line Fuse Replacement WARNING To avoid injury or death unplug the line cord from the line voltage power source before continuing 1 Have handy a small flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool and refer to Figure 1 2 Set the VCM D1 unit so that the rear panel is facing you 3 BESURE THE LINE CORD IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE LINE VOLTAGE POWER SOURCE Unplug the line cord from the AC module connector You cannot proceed with this procedure without removing the line cord from the VCM D1 control unit VCM D1 User Manual 11 4 Using the small flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool insert the tool into the cover door slot pry open cover door 5 Using the same tool insert the tool into the fuse holder slot pry out the fuse holder block 6 Remove defective fuse s replace with new fuse s and replace fuse holder into housing close the cover door Voltage Change WARNING To avoid injury or death unplug the line cord from the line voltage power source before continuing 1 Repeat steps 1 5 in Line Fuse Re
37. ow pulse and frequency applied to this input This will operate the same as the PULSE IN BNC set to the active high mode CONTROL 3 GND This convenient ground point allows user to connect input or output signals to ground common the VCM DI circuit CONTROL 4 Input DC interrupt voltage With key switch set to mode B the interrupt will be activated when input DC voltage 8VDC min is disrupted via a switch transistor or similar method This input is for DC voltage only CONTROL 5 Output When interrupt is activated this normally low output is high until reset deactivates the interrupt CONTROL 6 AUX Output The VCM D1 AUX output is an active low pulse output that can be toggled TTL high and low from commands presented to the RS 232C control input See AUX Out CONTROL pin 6 under EXTERNAL OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS CONTROL 7 Output 5V is provided for remote switching applications or control circuits 2 MODE Keyswitch The position of the key switch sets the mode of interrupt The interrupt switch disables the shutter driver when a voltage interrupt is detected either AC or DC Upon reset the shutter will return to the position set by an external input or the position of the N O N C toggle switch a A AC interrupt mode Prevents the driver from re opening the shutter immediately upon power up if the line voltage were to be interrupted The driver remains disabled until user supplies reset by specified means
38. own Lower position a small hole will be visible just above the switch s actuator this actuator could be either black or red the pulse energy is selected LOW When the switch actuator is in the up Upper position covering the small hole the pulse energy is selected HIGH CAUTION THE HIGH ENERGY SETTING MUST BE USED FOR ONLY THE VS35 AND LARGER APERTURE SHUTTERS USE THE LOW POSITION FOR ALL OTHER UNIBLITZ SHUTTERS USE OF THE HIGH POSITION FOR SHUTTER APERTURES SMALLER THAN THE VS35 AND LARGER APERTURE DEVICES COULD CAUSE IRREPARABLE DAMAGE TO THE SHUTTER USED AND WILL VOID THE SHUTTER S LIMITED WARRANTY GATE INPUT The GATE INPUT is used in conjunction with the TRIGGER INPUT This input allows the user to pick one or a finite number of trigger pulses to trigger the controller from a continuous stream of pulses presented at the TRIGGER INPUT See Figure 5 The following description assumes the GATE INPUT is selected active high function switch D up position and the TRIGGER INPUT is selected to the active low state function switch A down position When a stream of trigger pulses is input to the TRIGGER INPUT and the GATE INPUT is in the high state TTL logic 1 5V the trigger signals will operate the VCM DI as described in the VCM D1 User Manual 21 OPERATOR CONTROLS section Once the GATE INPUT changes to the low state TTL logic 0 OV all trigger signals being sent to the TRIGGER INPUT are disable
39. placement instructions and refer to Figure 1 2 Rotate the fuse holder block 180 if changing to 230V AC replace fuses with two 5mm x 20mm 4 A type time lag fuses Be sure to change fuses back to A time lag fuses when changing back to 115VAC 3 Replace fuse holder block and close the cover door The desired voltage will be indicated and appear in the cover door window FUSE HOLDER FUSE HOLDER TRE UR WA FUSE 2 A tc 115V ff FUSE 1 SAME POSITION OPPOSITE SIDE OF FUSE 2 COVER DOOR SLOT COVER DOOR WINDOW 2 COVER DOOR Figure 1 AC Input Module VCM D1 User Manual 12 Initial Operation and Testing The VCM D1 will operate from 115VAC or 230VAC 50 60Hz this is manually selectable CAUTION PLEASE BE SURE THAT THE UNIT IS PROPERLY SET UP FOR THE LINE VOLTAGE TO BE USED Once the line cord has been attached to unit and connected to properly grounded wall receptacle the unit may be operated CAUTION BE SURE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING PLUG TO LINE ATTACH LINE CORD TO THE UNIT FIRST BEFORE PLUGGING INTO THE AC POWER SOURCE See Start Up section Insert the 7 pin male ODU type connector of shutter interconnect cable into 7 pin female ODU type receptacle at rear of unit labeled SHUTTER Connect the 7 pin female Wire Pro connector of shutter interconnect cable to 7 pin male Wire Pro connector on shutter to be d
40. position A manually re configurable AC input module The user will need to manually re configure the unit for 230VAC operation This AC input module includes the AC power cord input connector power switch dual A T slow blow type 3AG line fuses for 115VAC operation line voltage change over fuse holder and line filter For 230V AC operation user must change fuses to 4 A T type 3AG line fuses A switch to disable the Electronic Synchronization System of a shutter so equipped A new ODU type shutter output connector push lock type Enhanced CONTROL terminal at the front panel which now also includes the 5VDC and AUX outputs which were located at the rear panel with the VMM D1 voltage outputs are internally fuse protected not user serviceable Introduction The UNIBLITZ V CM D1 is capable of controlling all shutter types in the UNIBLITZ product line The VCM D1 has successfully completed and is compliant the tests listed under APPLICABLE CERTIFICATIONS on page 38 of this manual allowing it to be certified to CE UL CSA Safety EMC certifications The VCM D1 incorporates a state of the art shutter driver while relying on the users input signal to determine exposure and frequency One feature of the VCM D1 is the selection of interrupt mode With the mode switch in the A position the unit will disable itself upon an AC line loss When power is restored the unit will remain disabled until reset In the
41. r coil See graphs Figure 7 and 8 Please contact the factory for specific information concerning shutter modifications and or drive modifications that may be necessary for operating shutters at their maximum frequency Please note also that fuse blowing problems specifically shutter fuses may be due to high frequency operation without proper fuse selection Due to the large number of different frequencies and duty cycles that the shutter is used with please contact the factory for further details regarding specific fuse selection Trigger Cautions and Trouble Shooting Tips 1 The VCM D1 system s capability can be greatly enhanced by external control as described previously however extreme care must be taken to ensure that high voltages see SPECIFICATIONS are not inadvertently switched into external control inputs Also note that large negative voltages can cause irreparable damage to the unit s internal circuitry Exercise extreme caution 2 As noted previously a visual inspection of a fuse is usually NOT an adequate test to determine if a fuse failure has occurred Use a DMM Digital Multi Meter or equivalent test device to determine fuse continuity 3 Particular shutter units respond to different minimum pulse widths For example a standard VS25 shutter with Teflon shutter blades has a minimum exposure pulse of 6ms if the exposure or pulse width presented to the VCM D1 s PULSE INPUT is less than 6ms the shutter may not open fully
42. r to the position determined by the N O N C switch Please note if an open command is sent to the RS 232 input a reset command will not clear the RS 232 output and the shutter will not close You must send a close command to allow the shutter to close If you wish to have the shutter close or return to the state as set by the N O N C switch with a reset command or the RESET switch you must open the shutter with a trigger command VCM D1 User Manual 16 VCM D1 User Manual Notes 17 1 Weil 2 3asnd M09 ZH OS 0 c 1 ISNA ZH 09 OVA SLL 3 1 ONAS 3 LAdLNO dsind 2F LNdNI 8399141 22 SN 2 ssayddv 0262 8 Figure 4 1 Rear Panel Operator Controls and I O 18 VCM D1 User Manual VCM D1 Rear Panel Operator Controls Description Refer to Figure 4 1 ADDRESS SELECT switch Rotation of the 8 position octal rotary switch selects the active RS 232C address of the unit See ADDRESS Select under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 2 PULSE INPUT BNC Allows control of the shutter exposure and frequency from a TTL signal source The pulse duration determines the shutter exposure interval The frequency of the signal presented to this input determines the frequency of shutter exposures This input can be set active high or active low by FUNCTION switch
43. riven Place POWER switch to the ON 1 position the POWER LED will illuminate Place the N O N C switch into the N O position The shutter will open and remain open until the switch is returned to the N C position The SHUTTER ACTIVE LED will illuminate when this switch is in the N O position All UNIBLITZ drivers provide the circuitry necessary to support shutters equipped with the solid state synchronization option Simply plug the shutter interconnect cable into the driver If your shutter is equipped with this option the green LED labeled SYNC ACTIVE will illu minate when the shutter is in the open position In addition the SYNC output will change to the active state when the shutter is open The absence of the solid state synchronization option will only inhibit the operation of the SYNC output and SYNC ACTIVE LED The remainder of the VCM DI systems will not be affected In addition the SYNC system can be disabled by sliding the FUNCTION switch to the upper position See specifications and operator controls for additional operational information concerning other systems of the VCM DI CAUTION Should the shutter and or control not respond as described previously be sure line cord is installed into the receptacle and connections to the shutter are made properly Note that the shutter output is also fused located at the front panel 6A time lag TURN OFF THE UNIT AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE AC SOURCE BEFORE CHECKING F
44. ted or a proper adapter purchased to connect the 810RJ to the host In most cases the corresponding 25 Pin D Sub pin out and MAC 8 Pin Mini DIN are as follows Function RJ 45 RJ 45 IBM IBM MAC INPUT OUTPUT DB 9M DB 25M Mini DIN 8F Rx Receive Data Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 5 Tx Transmit Data Pin 6 Pin 6 Pin 3 Pin 2 Pin 3 GND Signal Ground Pin 4 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 7 Pin4 other pins not used Be sure to connect the Tx pin Pin 3 from the IBM 9 Pin D Sub or Pin 2 from the 25 Pin D Sub male connector to the Rx pin Pin 5 of the VCM D1 RJ 45 INPUT connector located at the rear panel for proper operation Connect all other functions as indicated above By sending the proper commands the unit will respond by activating the proper function The program listed on page 31 will allow operation of the VCM D1 from the computer keyboard With activation of the shutter with a trigger command through the RS 232 interface a reset command from the control unit s front panel through the RESET INPUT on the rear panel a reset command through the RS 232 or a subsequent trigger command from the RS 232 will deactivate the shutter When an open command is sent to either controller a reset command will not close the shutter The shutter must be closed with a close command Up to eight VCM D1 can be daisy chained together connected through the same serial port using the 810RJ cable One cable is required for each controller in the chain See Figure 46
45. terlock In Input impedance 1K ohms active high only minimum input voltage CONTROL Pin 4 required to activate interlock 4 6 VDC 10 volt DC output of CONTROL Pin 1 can be used as supply voltage for this input Located on front panel RS 232C INPUT Baud rate 9600 8 Data bits 1 Stop bit No Parity No flow control Dual RJ45 null modem type input 8 commands available 1 global 8 local address locations for commands see ADDRESS specification for octal switch settings of local address locations command transmission time 0 94 ms See page 31 for listing of sample RS 232 test program Located on rear panel RS 232 Global Address Code Locations Commands Decimal HEX Binary ASCII Open 64 40 100 01000000 Close 65 41 101 01000001 Trigger 66 42 102 01000010 B Reset 67 43 103 01000011 AUX enable 68 44 104 01000100 D sets AUX Pin 1 low AUX disable 69 45 105 01000101 E returns AUX Pin 1 high Gate On 70 46 106 01000110 F Gate Off 71 47 107 01000111 GND CONTROL Pin 3 0 VDC ground reference provided for CONTROL input pins Located on front panel EXTERNAL OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS Name Description PULSE OUTPUT BNC Active low or active high selectable with FUNCTION slide switch E source impedance 1K ohms maximum source current 5 mA maximum sink current 100 mA maximum low level 0 5 VDC minimum high level 4 5 VDC Duration time determined by width of active pulse applied to applica
46. tional 710R remote hand held trigger cable used with active low BNC 710R F remote foot switch trigger cable used with active low 810RJ RS 232C interconnect serial cable RJ45 connections PC with DB9 910RJF included with 810RJ 910RJF female DB9 to RJ45 adapter used with 810RJ and PC 910RJM male DB9 to RJ45 adapter used with 810RJ amp driver 810RS RS 232C RS 422 interconnect serial cable MAC with Din8 LVD96 TTL LVDS signal converter CAMELIA camera VCM D1 User Manual 37 APPLICABLE CERTIFICATIONS Laboratories Inc Name The VCM D1 has successfully completed and is compliant with the following tests performed at MET Description Safety Certification UL CSA CE Application of Council Directive s LVD 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC Standards to which Conformity is Declared EN61010 1 EMC Certification CE EN 61000 3 3 1994 Voltage Fluctuations Flicker EN 61326 1998 Electrical Equipment for Measurement Control and Laboratory Use EMC Requirements EN 61000 4 2 1995 Electrostatic Discharge Immunity EN 61000 4 3 1997 and ENV 50204 1996 Radiated Electromagnetic Field Immunity EN 61000 4 4 1995 Electrical Fast Transient Burst Immunity EN 61000 4 5 1995 Surge Immunity EN 61000 4 6 1996 Conducted Radio Frequency Immunity EN 61000 4 11 1994 Voltage Dips and Int
47. u suspect there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualified service personnel VCM D1 User Manual 6 Safety Terms and Symbols These terms appear in this manual WARNING Warning statements identify conditions or practices that e ee ee ee e e e could result in injury or loss of life CAUTION Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to this product or other property These symbols appear on the equipment AN ATTENTION Refer to user manual VCM D1 User Manual Preface This Manual provides information for the VCM D1 Shutter Driver The manual contains the following chapters e Getting Started contains a brief product description information needed to power on the drivers fuse replacement and voltage change information and a brief procedure to verify that it functions Operator Controls provide an outline of the panel control functions and locations at the front and rear panels This also includes the location and function of the input output signals e Operating Basics give further details to the operational features of the controllers e Specifications are described for all input output levels including other pertinent details and information required for the RS 232 interface e Index contains a full index Following is the complete operators manual for the UNIBLITZ VCM D1 Please read this manual completely before operating your unit Due to the construction o
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