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1. Ol to scale 2 M2 Depth 2 2 M2 Depth 2 M 23 2 zi Dept 2 je 71 1 S 450 EN EY A T 7 2 M2 Depth 2 35 8 i 36 48 SU I We S dL M3 Depth 5 58 to scale 5 2 4 Pencil Type Camera Head Right angle 24 2 O S 7 5 cl gt D K 2 M2 Depth 2 All dimensions are in millimeters mm 25 4 mm equals one inch These diagrams are not shown Rae fo T T lt gt M3 Depth 5 6J Ln p e Oo o p 75 1 450 2 M2 Depth 2 gt 11 5 y J T Photron S ol 11 2 M2 Depth 2 M3 Depth 5 ST 59 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 5 AC Power Supply Unit All dimensions are in millimeters mm 25 4 mm equals one inch These diagrams are not shown2. dd SPART Mod ss 3 BP S S SA2 I VENIEKMOd06 lt s ana ee ee en ee en ee nen d4d END M d ssasssam gsanaes es aedes d eoondewuMg aesn guma 3 4 4 MANUAL Mode kai iei k t ja s se aoneiso k iku s tas tr t es ipi kmen jiemmi 3 4 5 RANDOM Mode EOW EIGA FMOGG se se S ED S A D N White Balance Adjustment Color Models Ornly iiid as 3 6 1 Using Preset White Balance Color Models Only 3 6 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Only Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only Look Up Table LUT Operations 3 8 1 Using Preset LUT Patterns aaa 29 do 0 2 WSin a C Sstom LUT issues a a iiatate t ierast eesaewernidnocdeaianseamnis 32 3 9 Edge Enhancement Function ii isiiaa a 32 3 10 Setting the Sensor GAIN ee 32 3 11 Input Output Signal TY DOS ccccu cexsieccascoccdeaccecessves sasit rati ads taa tadi 33 3 11 1 TRIGGER IN Connector Switch TTL and SW with the Slide Switch 33 og 11 ONIN GONE O as a S santos 33 S118 GENERAL OUT C6ffe ofs sams 33 3 12 Using External 11199615 0 0 1
3. to scale 0 8 35 _ L 153 x if N Hz ay f O TE 3 PL Ve 20 L 1500 60 Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty 61 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty eee This system has been shipped having undergone rigorous testing However in the unlikely event that it malfunctions due to a manufacturing defect it will be repaired at no charge within the warranty period Warranty Exceptions The following exceptions will result in 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 IB Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 7 1 Contact Information page 64 62 Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1
4. 34 3 12 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal ccccccccccsseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeesneeees 34 3 12 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals cccccccseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeesaeeeesaeeeees 36 3 13 Using External Synchronization Signals cccccseccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeeeesaaeeeeeas 37 3 13 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal ccccccseeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeees 37 3 13 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal cccccseeceeseeeeeeeeeeees 37 3 13 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM MC2 1 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording 38 3 13 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized RECOPGING iuicanceasscsedatcndecaiecesd uabsnyaalidactudalennsiedatebunddauderbneeis 41 3 13 5 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Device Synchronized Recording 43 3 14 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings ii aaa 44 9 5 gt lon lB l ja ss s sb 45 3 16 Using Programmable Switch USER SW 46 Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 47 4 1 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC i 48 4 1 1 Connecting the System and a PC 49 4 1 2 Setting the IP Address 49 4 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 49 4 1 4 Co
5. PE MASTER EA BNC Cable Synchronized recording settings using the system are made with the LCD Remote Controller optional or 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 Cable Connection Connect the master camera controller s GENERAL OUT connector to the slave camera controller s SYNC IN connector using a BNC cable When the synchronization signal is input to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED Yellow on the front of the slave camera controller illuminates 38 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 the LCD Remote Controller optional or PFV m For PFV Standard 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 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel Set GENERAL OUT 1 For the LCD Remote Controller Optional Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode Press the LCD Remote Controller s MENU
6. 5 1 1 Product Specifications CMOS image sensor Sensor Resolution 512 x 512 pixels Frame Rate 500 fps full frame 500 model 2 000 fps full frame 2k 10k model C mount Pie type NF mount Pencil type ieneememe Sbit Recording Color Depth Color sd RGB each 8 bit Bayer color filter method Shutter Electronic shutter Recording Method IC memory Recording Memory Amount 1GB standard 2GB maximum Trigger Method START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM Hardware LUT on camera controllable via LCD Remote Controller Gain Control optional or software Image Output Customization Customizable LUT brightness is changeable External Synchronization Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V negative polarity positive polarity Input Signal switchable External Synchronization Output Signal 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable Trigger Input Signal Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V contact Other Output Signals 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity Switchable LCD Remote Controller optional RS 422 external control I F digital IF PC Video Output Signal RS170 NTSC PAL digital zoom function with scroll fit functions Digital Interface Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE T External Control 92 5 1 2 General Specifications Environment Conditions Strage Temperature 20 C 60 C No Condensation Strage Humidity 85 or less No Condensation Guaranteed Operating 0 C 40 C No Co
7. IP Address Setting IP Address Setting Packet Size Time Out Length Communications Port e The system is only 1000BASE T compatible When using a PC compatible with only 10BASE T or 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 IP address is below IP ADDRESS gt 192 168 0 10 NETMASK gt 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY ADDRESS gt 0 0 0 0 PORT gt 2000 Fixed not changeable a Supplement e Photron recommends using an STP cable over long distances or in noisy locations MM Reference e For the setting method of IP address for camera system refer to 4 1 2 Setting the IP Address page 49 e For the setting method of control PC refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 48 4 1 1 Connecting the System and a PC Connect the LAN cable to the system as shown below Insert the LAN cable into the GIGABIT ETHER connector 4 1 2 Setting the IP Address e When connecting the system to a PC or when connecting other Gigabit Ethernet interface compatible Photron cameras set each of those devices to a different IP address Also when connecting the system to an existing network do not use IP addresses that are already in use on the network IB Reference e For the procedure for setting the IP address of the system refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual or the LCD Remote Con
8. Pencil Type Also each camera can choose a Color Model and Monochrome Model Furthermore the connection method of a camera cable can be chosen from Straight Type and Right Angle Type Please refer following pictures Two camera heads connected to this system operate by the same synchronized timing It is possible to get simultaneous high speed image of the one phenomenon from two different angles The maximum frame rate that can be set depends on the Camera Controller model Cube type head Straight Right angle 10 a Pencil type head Straight Right angle a Supplement The picture of Cube Type Camera Head is attached with tripod adapter 11 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 5 Camera Cable A cable is required to connect the Camera Controller and the Camera Head s on the system The length of the camera cable is 7 m Since the Camera Heads and cable connectors are small you can record in narrow spaces Photo of the camera cable attached to the camera head a Supplement e A pencil type head differs in the connection method Please refer to 2 3 1 Connecting a camera head page 18 S When securing the camera cable do not bend it R50 or lower Q Always secure the camera cable externally in one location within 60 cm of the connector 2 2 6 Lens Mount As for the cube type camera head lens mount is C mount As f
9. IMAGER VIDEO OUT O __ J N Camera Connectors Video Output Connector SW TTL Slide Switch GIGABIT ETHER Gigabit Ethernet LAN Cable Connector GENERAL OUT 1 2 General Output Connector 1 2 7 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 3 Status Display LEDs on the front of the Camera Controller There are a number of LEDs on the front of the system s Camera Controller These LEDs indicate the status of the system The meaning of each LED is explained here MAIN LEDs genre ooo 6666 m POWER Green LED ON Power On LED OFF Power Off m 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 M TRIGGER Yellow LED ON A trigger signal is present being input The LED illuminates for 0 1 second when the trigger signal is input LED OFF The trigger signal is not present m SYNC MODE Red LED ON External synchronization mode synchronized to an external signal LED OFF Internal synchronization mode synchronized to the internal signal m SYNC IN Yellow LED ON A synchronization signal is present being input LED OFF A synchronization signal is not present llumination blinking in operational states M During low light mode operationLEDs other than POWER Green and IF LINK TRANS Red blink at a regular interval m When calibration is run from USER SW or the LCD Remote Controll
10. and then set the slave camera to be operated by that signal 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 BAA 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 43 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 14 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings Set the signal for output from the GENERAL OUT connector as explained in section 3 11 Input Output Signal Types The content of each item is listed in the chart below HEAD1 POS H level Positive Polarity HEAD1 NEG L level Negative Polarity HEAD2 POS H level Positive Polarity HEAD2 NEG L level Negative Polarity oa 5V CMOS Output Negative Polarity Outputs the trigger signal the Camera Controller received at 5V CMOS Output TRIG POS m i H level Positive Polarity Outputs the trigger signal the Camera Controller received at 5V CMOS Output TRIG NEG l L level Negative Polarity Outputs at H level when in a state waiting for the REC trigger If in START mode READY CENTER END If in MANUAL 5V CMOS Output the ENDLESS recording state Only valid in START Positive Polarity CENTER END and MANUAL mode Outputs at L level when in a state waiting for the REC trigg
11. For a frame rate of 1 000 fps SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 4 1 000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output e When itis larger than 50 000fps the setting becomes six or less e An accurate frequency is output but when SYNC OUT TIMES is set to a large value with a high frame rate the setting may result in freguency errors 45 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 16 Using Programmable Switch USER SW LLL There are four switches that can be set on the front of the system Settings for the switches are made from the menu and they can each be assigned a different function The content of each setting is listed in the chart below As an example setting the USER1 switch on the front of the Camera Controller is explained here 9 PFV Change Shutter Speed Increases the shutter speed Change Trigger Mode Changes the trigger mode Adjusts the size of the image displayed on the video output to be the maximum for the current resolution Switch LIVE MEMORY Switches between LIVE and MEMORY states Record Ready Sets the record ready state LCD Remote Controller Optional OFF SHUTTER SEL Increases the shutter speed Fitting image STATUS The same function as the STATUS key on the LCD Remote Controller LIVE The same function as the LIVE key on the LCD Remote Controller REC READY The same function as the REC READY key on the LCD Remote Controller The
12. 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 intensity 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 6 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 m 5100K Daylight Outdoors mM 3100K Halogen Light Source 3 6 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Only Each Camera Head can be assigned a user white balance setting in order to achieve the most appropriate white balance for the light source used and the conditions during recording The values set here are stored for each camera head in the Camera Controller s internal memory as a user preset and the values can be loaded by selecting USER 28 3 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only Color models feature a color enhancement setting The
13. are input with the TRIGGER IN connector explained in section 2 2 9 BNC Connectors Connector Name Input System nu am TRIG POS Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V Positive Polarity TRIGGER IN TTL TRIG NEG Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V Negative Polarity TRIGGER IN SW None Contact Signal A Use caution not to input more than specified voltage or current to the TRIGGER IN trigger signal input as there is a risk of damage to the equipment 34 M TRIGGER IN TTL SYNC IN Circuit Diagram 5V 3900 TRIGGER IN TTL J S SYNC_IN EE gt TRIGGER gt SYNCIN 390 Q 0 1 uaF BLM18BAO50SN1 E J BLM18BAO50SN1 GND S GNAL_GND M TRIGGER IN SW Circuit Diagram 5V 10K QF MI CROSD150 02 NFW31SP506X1E4 TRIG_SW__IN TRIG_SW 35 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 12 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals With the system the external output of trigger signals can be optionally set from the GENERAL OUT 1 2 connector The settings for external trigger signal output are made by selecting I O from Camera Option when using PFV or by selecting SYNC IN OUT on the menu and making the settings with GENERAL OUT in the submenus when using the LCD Remote Controller optional Signals are output with the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section 2 2 9 BNC Connectors The table below summarizes the output systems and the signals that can be output Co
14. 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 input 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 A P P Pi Fi R B B 5 eer 3 4 5 RANDOM Mode RANDOM mode is a trigger mode where each time a trigger is input only a predetermined number of frames are saved to memory For example this function is convenient for a 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 gt B IBS E F a gt E K K k t rer f i 7 a I p eee ae X b i 27 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 5 LOW LIGHT Mode _ _ _ _ _ _ eee The more you increase the frame rate or shutter speed of a high speed camera the more the amount of light entering the camera decreases making the displayed image dark Low light mode is a function that temporarily increases the exposure time making the displayed image easier to see for setting the lens focus or other options 3 6 White Balance Adjustment Color
15. can be input see 3 11 Input Output Signal Types page 33 15 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 10 Power Supply Connector This connector is the connector to input the DC power supply Connect the supplied AC Power Supply Unit or the optional external battery for operation DC 18 36V 45VA Pin Diagram Camera Controller Cable Connector Connector Model Name Model Name Manufacurer Manufacturer PTO2A 8 4P 023 Amphenol PTO6A 8 4S 424 Amphenol 18V 36V IN When using the connector pins directly refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring is correct If the wiring is incorrect not only is there the danger of the system malfunctioning but also of fire and electric shock Do not use a power supply which does not meet the system s specifications or a power supply you cannot guarantee the safety of By using a power supply outside of the system specifications not only is there the danger of the system malfunctioning but also of fire and electric shock 16 2 3 Device Connections 2 3 1 Connecting a Camera Head Follow the procedure below to connect a Camera Head to the Camera Controller Win case of the Cube Type Head 1 Verify the Camera Controller s power is off 2 Connect the camera cable Check the connector part of the Camera Head and Camera Controller and connect them as shown in the pictures below m Camera Controller m Camera Head 3 Verify that
16. key and the menu list is displayed Select GENERAL OUT1 from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD Remote Controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER key Select the signal to be output from the master Camera Controller s GENERAL OUT connector from the menu Move the cursor here to the SYNC POS item with the 1 keys and press the ENTER key to select The master camera is set to output a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal from its GENERAL OUT1 connector 39 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording Setting the Slave Camera Receives the 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 the LCD Remote Controller optional or PFV m For PFV Standard 1 e f steps 1 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 is being input 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 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel Set SYNC IN to ON CAM POS For the LCD Remote Controller Optional Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode Set th
17. referred to below as PFV For each of the system components Do not use in an area with flammable gas or dust present Do not place in an unstable location such as on a wobbly platform or an incline Do not disassemble or modify Do not expose to liquids such as water Do not use in a manner where excessive force is applied 2 2 1 Camera Controller The Camera Controller has two models depending on the amount of memory a 1GB model and a 2GB model The system is further separated by maximum frame rate there are three types of Camera Controllers a model 500 that can record at up to 500 fps a model 2K that can record up to 2 000 fps and a model 10K that can record up to 10 000 fps They contain IC memory for saving images and have been designed with the capability to save high speed images as uncompressed digital data The Camera Controller has a video output connector to display live and recorded images on a video monitor a Gigabit Ethernet interface to connect to a PC to fully control the camera or download data and various O input output connectors for external synchronization trigger signals Camera Controller Exterior 2 2 2 Camera Controller Part Names USER SW Programmable Switches SYNC IN Sync Input Connector MAIN LEDs HEAD MEMORY BORD LEDs POWER Power Switch TRIGGER IN KEYPAD Trigger Input Connector Keypad Connector DC 18 36V 45VA Power Supply Conecto iO ae
18. resolution of 512x512 pixels using the full frame but you can also record at a maximum of 10 000 fps when using a segment of the frame 10k model only That specification depends on the products model The system is operated by the LCD Remote Controller optional and from the PC software over the Gigabit Ethernet connection Additionally with the Programmable Switch function that allows you to set the desired function settings the operation of the camera can be matched to the situation scene This system pursue both of recording capability and operability It excels in cost performance and is easy for everyone to use Use this state of the art technology to record high speed phenomena in slow motion and also as an input component for a dynamic image measurement system This manual explains the operating procedures for the system an c 0985 sa F x _ T Pi Phr tro Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 System Components and Accessories 2 2 Part Names 2 3 Device Connections 3 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 System Components and Accessories see 2 1 1 Components The system s standard components are listed below Remove the components from the packaging and check the system 1 Camera Controller 1 2 Camera Head s with tripod adapter depends on configuration Cube Type Pencil Type 3 Camera Cable s depends on configuration Cube Type Pencil Type 4 AC Power Supply Unit A
19. sensor surface m ALVWAYS take appropriate anti static precautions when cleaning or working near the image sensor mDO NOT use any form of cleaning equipment using electrostatic or charged fiber technology surface before working near the camera sensor Q mPlease discharge any electrostatic build up in your body by touching a grounded metallic mVery gently use only clean and dry air to remove dust from surface of the image sensor m 0 remove stubborn contamination use the highest grade e g VLSI grade pure isopropyl alcohol IPA with optical wipes of clean room grade mExtreme care 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 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 0 3 6 3 7 3 8 Product Overview and Features trcasiecscaaisnwinadetatucscinteaucaciuandvunicnesuduabedooumsinesenens Chapter 2 Setup System Components and Accessories ccccccseeceeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeesaaeeeesaaeseetsness 2 1 1 GOMPON N S s ne simts 2 1 2 Accessories Options sisina mnase iussemieaiemesee esi Zoss Modol ee S Fe GAIT NAICS sa ng Did a js 2 2 1 Camera COnirol 6V asas es 2 2 2 Camera Controller Part Names i aaa 2 2 3 Status Display LEDs on the front of the Camera Contro
20. 2A 12 10S 023 PTO6A 12 10P 023 Not KEYPAD Amphenol Amphenol VE When using the connector pins directly refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring is correct Incorrect wiring can cause malfunction A The voltage on pin A 12V OUT is used to power the LCD Remote Controller do not use it for other purposes I Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 7 1 Contact Information page 64 a Supplement e Serial control commands are available as separate list of commands Please contact Photron or the store where the system was purchased about the command list 14 2 2 9 BNC Connectors Signals can be used as a part of the system by inputting an external trigger or synchronization signal or by outputting an exposure timing or synchronization signal BNC connectors are provided on the Camera Controller for the input output of the TRIGGER IN SYNC IN GENERAL OUT signals and you can connect to each signal s connector 4 3 1 Slide 2 Switch 1 TRIGGER IN Connector Switch Slide Switch to SW TTL matched to the input signal SYNC IN Connector GENERAL OUT1 Connectors GENERAL OUT2 Connectors gv IX A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the various connectors Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both devices the input device and the output device Mi Reference e For signals that
21. C Cable 1 5 Hexagonal Wrench for Flange Back Adjustment 1 5 mm 1 6 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Cable LAN Cable 1 7 FASTCAM Series Setup Disk Driver Application CD 1 8 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual This Manual 1 9 Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 1 10 Making a Gigabit Ethernet Connection Simple Procedure Manual 1 11 IP address label 5 2 1 2 Accessories Options The following options are available for the system 1 External Battery for Operation 2 LCD Remote Controller 3 Special Carry Case a Supplement The composition of a camera head turns into composition chosen at the time of purchase 2 1 3 Model The system is split into models depending on the frame rate number of Camera Heads amount of memory and color monochrome The models are listed below Maximum Frame Number of Rate Camera Heads IM FASTCAM MC2 1 500 S1 j 2GB FASTCAM MC2 1 500 S2 DIE FASTCAM MC2 1 500 D1 2GB FASTCAM MC2 1 500 D2 FASTCAM MC2 1 2K S1 Single Head 2 000fps 2GB FASTCAM MC2 1 2K S2 FASTCAM MC2 1 2K D1 Memory Model Name 500fps Dual Head EE 10 000fps FASTCAM MC2 1 10K S2 i 208 FASTCAMMC2110KD2 There are color monochrome models for each Camera Head Single Head 5 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Part Names The system is composed of components including the Camera Controller AC Power Supply Unit and the Photron FASTCAM Viewer controls software
22. Contact Information 63 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information EEE T 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 Company school or organization name customer contact name contact phone number contact e mail Product Name FASTCAM MC2 1 Serial Number Check on the nameplate seal Condition of the system and what is known about it Contact Information PHOTRON USA INC 9520 Padgett Street Suite 110 San Diego CA 92126 4446 USA Phone 800 585 2129 or 858 684 3555 Fax 858 684 3558 E mail image photron com In Americas and Antipodes www photron com PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED The Barn Bottom Road West Wycombe Buckinghamshire In Europe HP14 4BS U K Africa and India 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 In other areas Phone 81 3 3238 2107 Fax 81 3 3238 2109 E mail image photron co jp www photron co jp 64 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Revision 1 01E Publication Date March 2011 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0071 2011 PHOTRON LIMITED All rights reserved Printed in Japan Control No J1103183612U
23. FASTCAM MC2 1 pa riardware Manual Revision 1 01E Photron 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 Thank you for your purchase of Photron s high speed camera system the FASTCAM MC2 1 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 in 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 supplementary items to be aware of a Supplement when using the software This symbol indicates the location of a reference This symbol indicates content that
24. M NEG Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V from the system Negative Polarity Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal ON OTHERS POS from an external device including other Photron products Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal ON OTHERS NEG from an external device AE PE including other Photron products 9 y 3 13 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V Positive Polarity With the system you can externally output a synchronization signal External synchronization signals are output from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section Input Output Signal Types The procedure for setting the output of an external synchronization signal is explained below Menu Display Signal Type I O delay amuont Outputs a positive polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer ee vertical synchronization signal Output Positive Polarity 00060 ne Outputs a negative polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer Sree vertical synchronization signal Output Negative Polarity CE I LTE 37 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 13 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM MC2 1 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording The system can perform synchronized recording by synchronizing multiple units using external synchronization input output Conceptual Diagram of a Synchronized Connection CAMERA No 2 t ja lp m i CAMERA No 1
25. Switch USER SW 23 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 1 Selecting the Frame Rate With the system you can record images from 60 50 PAL to 2 000 fps using the full 512x512 pixel resolution of the image sensor For frame rates higher than 2 000 fps high speed photography is achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor The maximum frame rate that can be set depends on the Camera Controller model a Supplement e The minimum frame rate in NTSC mode is 60 fps e The minimum frame rate in PAL mode is 50 fps BAA Reference e For frame rates over 2 000 fps the resolution is automatically set to the maximum available at that frame rate For details see 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution page 54 3 2 Selecting the Resolution With the system you can record images with a maximum size of approximately 260 000 pixels using the high speed image sensor which has a maximum size of 512x512 pixels You can also record at even faster frame rates or reduce the amount of image data to make even longer recordings by limiting the resolution according to the application MM Reference e For more information of relation between Frame Rate and Resolution refer to 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution page 54 24 3 3 Selecting the Shutter Speed With the system the shutter speed is independent of the frame rate and you can control the exposure timing one frame using the electric sh
26. ated IC Input 4 5V 12V positive polarity or negative polarity m Frequencies are as shown in the table below 60 Hz 50 Hz PAL Cable Connection Input the synchronization signal from the device that generates the signal to the system Connect the synchronizing device s output signal to the system s SYNC IN connector using a BNC cable When the synchronization signal is input to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED Yellow on the front of the system illuminates If the synchronization signal is lost the LED goes out 41 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording System Settings Frame rate synchronization signal settings on the system are made with the LCD Remote Controller optional or PFV 1 For PFV Standard 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 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel Set ON OTHERS POS positive polarity or ON OTHERS NEG negative polarity according to the polarity of the external synchronization signal For the LCD Remote Controller Optional Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode Press the LCD Remote Controller s MENU key and the menu list displays Select SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD Remote Controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER ke
27. e synchronization signal type that slave camera will receive Press the LCD Remote Controller s MENU key and the menu list is displayed Select SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD Remote Controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER key The output previously set on the master Camera Controller has positive polarity POSITIVE therefore it is necessary to make the setting on the slave Camera Controller the same positive polarity POSITIVE Move the cursor to the ON CAM POS item with the 1 keys and press the ENTER key to select 40 3 13 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording With the system in addition to the frame rate preset on the camera a function has been provided where you can receive a synchronization signal externally set the frame rate to that frequency and record In this way for example the system can be synchronized with a dynamic body that spins at 450 revolutions per second to conduct high speed recording at 450 fps This can open up broad applications that were unavailable until now Conceptual Diagram of External Synchronized Recording 450Hz 450fps FF v J SYNC Sync Pulse Generator Frame rate synchronization signal settings on the system are made with the LCD Remote Controller optional or PFV e When conducting frame rate synchronization recording with the system the signal that can be input must meet the following conditions m Isol
28. ensor surface m 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 m 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 m Ambient temperature 0 40 C humidity 85 RH or lower maximum altitude 2000m or lower In addition if exceeding these limits use in a condensation free environment Doing so can cause malfunction m 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 m his device is for indoor use do not use it outdoors Do not use in a location that has dust Doing so can cause malfunction m 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 then 60 C 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
29. enu or PFV and output POS positive polarity NEG negative polarity SYNC POS NEG Outputs a vertical synchronization signal Outputs Camera Head 1 s exposure period signal OE ES Outputs during both LIVE and recording Outputs Camera Head 2 s exposure period signal Ens sai Outputs during both LIVE and recording REC POS NEG Outputs a period signal during recording TRIG POS NEG Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera READY POS NEG Outputs a signal that indicates the recording ready state AA Reference e For the detail information of the out put signal from GENERAL OUT connector refer to 3 14 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings page 44 33 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 12 Using External Triggers III With the system you can record by receiving various trigger signals matched to the recording application The trigger signals that can be used with the system are explained here 3 12 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal The external trigger signals that can be used with the system and their input systems are listed below Switch between SW TTL type input signals using the Slide Switch on the front panel The settings for external trigger signal input are made by selecting I O from Camera Option when using PFV or by selecting SYNC IN OUT on the menu and making the settings with TRIG TTL IN in the submenus when using the LCD Remote Controller optional Signals
30. er READY NEG If in START mode READY CENTER END If in MANUAL 5V CMOS Output the ENDLESS recording state Only valid in START Negative Polarity CENTER END and MANUAL mode REC NEG Outputs a period signal during recording at L level READY POS A When using as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the output signals before using them BA Reference e For how to set up refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual or the LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 44 3 15 Signal Delay LLL With the system you can set the signal delay time or pulse width for the various signals that are input and output Pulse width and delay settings for the various signals input output are made with the LCD Remote Controller optional or PFV Setting Item Setting Range Value TRIG TTL IN DELAY 0 1 frame rate s 100 ns units GENERAL IN DELAY 500 us SYNC OUT WIDTH 0 500 1 frame rate s at 2 000 fps or higher 100 ns units EXPOSE OUT DELAY 0 1 frame rate s 100 ns units SYNC OUT TIMES 0 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 20 30 x1 is standard output 9 SYNC OUT TIMES Values 1 2 4 6 8 10 A value of 1 is normal output Set from the SYNC IN OUT menu SYNC OUT TIMES submenu Output a SYNC vertical synchronization signal from SYNC OUT that is X 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
31. er LEDs other than POWER Green and IF LINK TRANS Red blink alternately from right to left three times and from left to right three times E 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 Reference e For how to initialize of the Gigabit Ethernet interface refer to 4 1 5 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Initialization page 50 HEAD MEMORY BOARD LEDs M CONNECT Green LED ON The Camera Controller is communicating with the Camera Head s The LED does not illuminate by only connecting the camera cable LED OFF The Camera Controller is not communicating with the Camera Head m REC Red LED ON RANDOM mode ready state LED FLASHING Ready to record LED OFF Not recording m REC READY Yellow LED ON Ready to record LED FLASHING ENDLESS recording REC LED also simultaneously flashes LED OFF Not ready to record 9 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 4 Camera Heads The system s Camera Heads have been designed to be smaller than conventional Camera Heads They have been reduced to a revolutionary small size while maintaining high specifications such as a 512x512 resolution at recording rates up to 2 000 fps Maximum 2k and 10k model It depends on product model This system can install two kinds of camera head type Cube Type and
32. h 1 GB of memory 2 GB of memory 512 x 256 Recording Time Recordable Image Count x 1 frame rate fps Resolution 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 700 1 1 000 1 1 250 1 1 600 1 2 000 1 2 500 1 2 800 1 4 000 1 5 000 1 5 600 1 6 400 1 8 000 1 10 000 1 14 000 1 16 000 1 20 000 1 28 000 1 40 000 1 56 000 1 70 000 1 80 000 112 000 1 140 000 1 160 000 54 195 4 5 2 Dimensions Pee ee 5 2 1 Camera Controller All dimensions are in millimeters mm 25 4 mm equals one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale CONNECT REC REG READY 165 5 195 55 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 2 Camera Head All dimensions are in millimeters mm 25 4 mm equals one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale FRANGE BACK ADJUST SCREW 56 With Tripod Adapter Attached All dimensions are in millimeters mm 25 4 mm equals one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale FRANGE BACK ADJUST SCREW 57 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 3 Pencil Type Camera Head Straight All dimensions are in millimeters mm 25 4 mm equals one inch These diagrams are not shown
33. image color enhancement level can be adjusted in five steps including the OFF setting The content of each item is listed in the chart below Menu Display Contents x 1 LEVEL2 Sets x1 default color enhancement x2 LEVEL4 3 8 Look Up Table LUT Operations The LUT Look Up Table refers to a reference table that defines the relationship between the pixel brightness gradation of the original image data taken and the brightness gradation displayed on a computer screen or video monitor The system contains a hardware LUT function and you can display the image data taken with improved contrast light and dark sharpness or make an object in the image stand out by emphasizing a specified gray level range e When an image is saved with its brightness converted with the LUT the image saved is the image that has had its brightness converted 3 8 1 Using Preset LUT Patterns Six preset LUT patterns have been prepared in advance on the system Each of these patterns is explained in sequence in this section 29 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual ip 9 D1 Gain 1x The input is always linear output This LUT is used for normal conditions 9 D2 Gamma 0 6 This LUT is 0 6 gamma correction 9 D3 Gamma 0 45 This LUT is 0 45 gamma correction 30 9 D4 Gain 2x The gain is doubled and you can display the dark areas of the
34. image emphasized o 9 D5 Gain 4x The gain is doubled and you can display the dark areas of the image emphasized This LUT emphasizes the dark portions even more than D4 Out a t k i k ts t h 9 D6 Reverse Gradation The input gradation is reversed and then displayed o 31 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 8 2 Using a Custom LUT Creating a LUT pattern is done with PFV AA Reference e For the creation method of a LUT pattern refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 3 9 Edge Enhancement Function With the system s edge enhancement setting you can enhance the edges in the recorded image in three steps a Edge enhancement off LEVEL1 Edge enhancement set to weak LEVEL 2 Edge enhancement set to medium LEVEL 3 Edge enhancement set to strong 3 10 Setting the Sensor Gain The sensor gain setting adjusts the amplitude voltage inside the sensor By increasing this setting when recording in low light the signal is amplified and the camera can take a higher gain brighter image However by amplifying the signal the noise component also increases resulting in decreased image quality or more noise The sensor gain can be set in two steps according to the object being recorded The content of each item is listed in the chart below Menu Display Sets the sensor gain to standard Sets the sensor gain to 3x 32 3 11 I
35. ller 2 2 4 Camera 16805 0 2 20 Camera 816 ae Renee es a e ss O S 220 Lens MOUN ected a adu aj N 2 2 LCD Remote Controller Optional is iii 2 28 RS 422 Serial CONTON issii nania a aR inania 2 2 9 BNC Connectors 2 2 10 Power Supply Connector iiiiia aaa Device Connections se us seses aii bors suite cnsuataplreuedtadevectsihoundoupioedasaideeaelaehanacdandenesndubdevedes 2 3 1 Connecting a Camera Head aaa 2 3 2 Connecting the LCD Remote Controller Optional cceecceeseeeeeees 2 3 3 Connecting a Video MONItOL cccccecceceseeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeas 2 3 4 Connecting the AC Power 54001 0000 00 1 11 0 00 FC sv en nn Chapter 3 Recording Selecting the Frame Rate Selecting the Resolution sicecnsuziwecsaneinennaerxiesientnndsesneneadaaphenadnsesd sand t ta der s nea Selecting the Shutter Speed 2 0 0 3 3 1 Changing SHUTTER LOCK siiccdsissiscsccunisenssties sadesupdinenncenedsavaneneddebevanenetdusue Selecting the Trigger Mode
36. ller connect it by plugging the LCD Remote Controller connector into the connector labeled KEYPAD on the front of the Camera Controller a Supplement e The LCD Remote Controller is hot pluggable It can be plugged in and removed while the system s power is on I Reference e For how to operate of the LCD Remote Controller refer to LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 2 3 3 Connecting a Video Monitor A video monitor connected to the Camera Controller can be used to check the live image camera pass through image Connect the VIDEO OUT connector on the front of the Camera Controller to the video input on the video monitor with a BNC cable VIDEO OUT Connector 19 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 4 Connecting the AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC Power Supply Unit to the power supply AC Power Supply Unit 1 Connect the AC Power Supply Unit to the DC18 36V 45VA connector on the front of the Camera Controller 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC Power Supply Unit 3 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet Reference e For power supplies that can be used see the DC power supply item in section 5 1 2 General Specifications page 53 20 2 3 5 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
37. n the input synchronization signal due to the construction of the internal circuitry of this function For this system an error of 1 Hz can occur For example when performing external device synchronization inputting a synchronization signal of 10 000 Hz the error is 10 000 Hz 1 Hz 9 999 fps to 10 001 fps 42 3 13 5 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Device Synchronized Recording Using the function frame rate synchronized recording in the previous section 3 13 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices mixed type synchronized recording can be performed with Photron s other high speed cameras except for some older products In particular the FASTCAM series high speed camera systems are also compatible with collective control by the PFV control software CAMERA No 2 CAMERA No 1 SLAVE MASTER BNC Cable 9 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 V 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
38. nce 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 C AL a RAIA R MK Ik K JEP ee 3 4 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 sec Al REC START 26 3 4 3 END Mode END mode is a trigger mode where the content recorded immediately before the trigger is input is saved to memory This mode is suitable for recording a high speed phenomenon where it is hard to predict when the important action will start and stop For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory for two seconds of recording the two seconds of high speed video immediately before when the trigger was input are saved 2048 frames 2 0 sec a i REC STARTI 3 4 4 MANUAL Mode MANUAL mode is a trigger mode similar to CENTER mode where the content recorded before and after the trigger is input is saved to memory but the proportion of time
39. ndensation Temperature Guaranteed Operating Humidity 85 or less No Condensation Camera Controller 159 H x 195 W x 130 D mm Cube type Head 35 H x 35 W x 33 56 D mm Pencil type Head Straight 23 H x 22 W x75 D mm Pencil type Head Right angle 23 H x 23 W x77 D mm 63 5 H x 95 W x 178 D mm excluding protrusions Power Supply Voltage Japan 100V US 120V EU 240V Power Supply FVoltage Power Consumption Cube type Head 909 00000 Pencil type Head Straight 145g Include Cable Photron has verified two types of AC cables type A standard for Japan USA Canada etc 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 Options User Option External battery for operation LCD Remote Controller Small Type Camera Head 53 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution Frame Rate Settable Resolution se 50640 O O O o O Ea 6 o O O O O E N ds O O O O s12x512 250 O O O O O 5 1 5 Recordable Image Count Resolution Recordable image count with Recordable image count wit
40. nnecting Multiple Systems and a PC 50 4 1 5 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Initialization iidi s 50 Chapter 5 Product Specifications 51 8 1 PECCATO S N N 52 5 1 1 Product Specifications aaa 52 5 1 2 General Specifications 53 OU PIE S 53 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution cccccccscccseseeseseeceeeesseseeseeseneuerensseesees 54 5 1 5 Recordable Image Count RESOIUtION cc 54 5 126 Shutter Speed Li lsss sacensties 54 32 DIMENSIONS seee a A ana E EEE N A EEE RAEE 55 521l Gamera Controlar pssst a D D i 55 5 22 Camera H dd ss anno K N S 56 9 2 3 Pencil Type Camera Head Straight ccccccccseeceeeseseeeseeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeees 58 5 2 4 Pencil Type Camera Head Right angle cccccccseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 59 5 2 9 PAC Power SU OI M ss as m N N 60 Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information Chapter 1 Overview _ _ C F 1 1 Product Overview and Features 1 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features ee The FASTCAM MC2 1 is a high speed camera system that uses small Camera Heads to make recording possible in narrow spaces spaces in which it had been difficult to place conventional Camera Heads The recording performance of the system is 2 000 fps at a maximum
41. nnector Name Reference Delay Output System Setting i TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output TRIG POS CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output For TRIGGER IN TTL positive polarity approx 100 ns TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output TRIG NEG CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output negative polarity GENERAL OUT For TRIGGER IN SW approx 15 us AA Reference e When a trigger signal is output to GENERAL OUT set the signal to be output from the menu in advance before using it For GENERAL OUT 1 2 settings see section 3 14 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings page 44 and make the necessary settings 36 3 13 Using External Synchronization Signals T An external synchronization mode to synchronize the camera to an external signal is provided on the system By using an external synchronization signal you can record synchronizing the timing of the recording using multiple systems or synchronize recording with external measuring devices and lighting The procedure for using the external synchronization signal is explained below 3 13 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal With the system you can input an external synchronization signal The content of each item is listed in the chart below Klanu Diep Stone bai Stone Castor OFF Sets external synchronization off 0006 operates independently ON CAM POS Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V from the system Positive Polarity ON CA
42. nput Output Signal Types With the system many signals can be input and output through the BNC connectors Signals that can be input and output from the BNC connectors are listed below S A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the various connectors Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both devices the input device and the output device 3 11 1 TRIGGER IN Connector Switch TTL and SW with the Slide Switch When the Slide Switch is TTL The system recognizes an external Puls signal as a trigger during the READY or ENDLESS recording state Starting and stopping recording in the selected recording mode is controlled with this signal Input voltage is 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulse width is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommended 30 mA maximum 9 When the Slide Switch is SW This trigger is input during the READY or ENDLESS recording state by contact between the BNC connector s shield and center pin switch closure The center pin normally has voltage flowing through it Use caution to avoiding contact with other pins 3 11 2 SYNC IN Connector The system recognizes a Puls signal from other devices as a synchronization signal Input voltage is 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulse width is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommended 30 mA maximum 3 11 3 GENERAL OUT Connector The signals below can be changed from the m
43. on of the manual is unclear y 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 This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a 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 S This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided Q This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed AN Warning m Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug Do not damage the cable modify it use it near a heater excessively bend twist or pull on it place heavy objects on it or bundle it Using the cable when damaged can cause fire electric shock or a short circuit m Do not use the system in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power ou
44. or the pencil type camera head lens mount is NF mount 1 0o n 12 2 2 LCD Remote Controller Optional The system can be operated while checking the monitor by connecting the optional LCD Remote Controller to the KEYPAD connector on the front of the Camera Controller The LCD Remote Controller is also hot pluggable it can be plugged into and unplugged from the camera while the power is on Camera Camera Controller Keypad Connector Controller Connector Model Name Model Name Connector Manufacurer Manufacurer PTO2A 12 10S 023 PTO6A 12 10P 023 KEYPAD Keypad signal Amphenol Amphenol a Supplement e The LCD Remote Controller is optional It is not included in the standard configuration IB Reference e For how to operate of the LCD Remote Controller refer to LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 13 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 8 RS 422 Serial Control The system supports serial control via an RS 422 connection through the KEYPAD connector By setting the STATUS OUT menu to ON the system status can be output via the serial connection For details check the command list A cable is not offered as an accessory When using RS 422 control construct a cable using the pin diagram below as a reference Keypad Pin Diagram Graken Camera Controller Cable Connector aa NaNe Connector Model Name Model Name E Manufacturer Manufacturer TRIGGER SW PTO
45. same function as the REC key on the LCD Remote Controller LOW LIGHT The same function as the LOW LIGHT key on the LCD Remote Controller HEAD SELECT It is changed the camera head to display at video out put 46 Chapter 4 Connecting a PC o 4 1 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC 47 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 4 1 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 AA Reference e For operating instructions of Photron FASTCAM Viewer software refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual To connect a PC to the system connect the system to a commercially available 1000BASE T compatible interface board with a LAN cable For the LAN cable prepare a UTP or STP Cat 5e enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable UTP unshielded STP shielded The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is compliant to the 1000BASE T specification up to 100 m 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 9 Settings mOn the System mOn the PC
46. should always be read This symbol indicates instructions that should always be followed when using the software or things to be careful of when using the software This symbol indicates a space you to use for making notes S B0 i 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 Overview 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 It also explains basic keypad operation and a list of items that should be checked before using the system Chapter 3 Recording This chapter explains operations related to recording Chapter 4 Connecting a PC This chapter explains the procedure for connecting the system to a PC Refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for additional details on using a PC to control the system 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 porti
47. system to a PC To connect a PC to the system connect the system to a commercially available 1000BASE T compatible interface board with a LAN cable For the LAN cable prepare a UTP or STP CAT5E enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable UTP unshielded STP shielded The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is compliant to the 1000BASE T specification up to 100 m 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 1OOOBASE T The maximum length of the cable that connects the system or PC to the switching hub is also 100 m IB Reference e For operating instructions of Photron FASTCAM Viewer software refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 21 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 3 MEM 22 Chapter 3 Recording _ 3 1 Selecting the Frame Rate 3 2 Selecting the Resolution 3 3 selecting the Shutter Speed 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode 3 5 LOW LIGHT Mode 3 6 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only 3 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only 3 8 Look Up Table LUT Operations 3 9 Edge Enhancement Function 3 10 Setting the Sensor Gai 3 11 Input Output Signal Types 3 12 Using External Triggers 3 13 Using External Synchronization Signals 3 14 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings 3 15 Signal Delay 3 16 Using Programmable
48. the connector s screws are correctly tightened 17 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup Win case of the Pencil Type Head h It checks that the camera controller is turned off 2 A camera cable is connected to the camera controller side The connection method is the same as a cube type head 3 The cable from a camera controller and the cable which has come out of the camera head are connected Each connector part is checked as shown in the following figure a red point is united and it connects If it inserts normally there is a feeling of a click IH Camera Controller Side IH Camera Head Side 4 The camera cable by the side of a camera controller is fixed The screw for fixation is tightened 5 When you remove camera cable it is possible to remove to pull to outside Ta BBS het ee ae It draws out in the direction of an arrow oe gt _ Press down the place of a red point Always secure the camera cable by tightening the screws attached to the camera cable s connector If the camera cable is pulled out while the power is on it can cause a malfunction Always turn the Camera Controller s power off when attaching or removing Camera Heads Adding or removing Camera Heads with the power on can cause a malfunction a Supplement You can also use connection of only one camera 18 2 3 2 Connecting the LCD Remote Controller Optional If you have the optional LCD Remote Contro
49. tlet or wiring equipment used Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat m 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 m Do not disassemble or modify the system There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock m Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands Doing so can cause electric shock m This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear Not fully plugging in the power cable can cause fire from electric shock or heat m When something is wrong with the system unplug the power cable immediately C 18 When a foreign substance or liquid such as metal or water gets inside When the outer case is broken or damaged such as from a fall When the system produces smoke a strange smell or strange sound Using the system in these conditions might cause a fire or electric shock OOO O OP AN caution m 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 mPlease consult to us in advance When you perform shoot by which laser light and direct rays go into a image s
50. troller User s Manual 4 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol The system is compatible with DHCP In an environment where DHCP is used the system s IP address can be acguired from the DHCP server AA Reference e For details refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer Users Manual 49 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 4 1 4 Connecting Multiple Systems and a PC With PFV the system s control software one PC can connect to and control multiple FASTCAM SA series and MH4 10K high speed camera Gigabit Ethernet systems Caution e When connecting to multiple systems set the IP address of each one to a unique setting 4 1 5 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Initialization When you cannot communicate well with the camera even though you are running PFV the system s control software you may be able to improve the situation by performing the procedure below 1 Of the four USER SW Programmable Switches on the front of the Camera Controller press and hold USER1 and USER4 for 10 seconds or more 2 The LEDs on the front of the Camera Controller will illuminate back and forth from left to right and from right to left and inform you that the initialization of the Gigabit Ethernet interface has completed normally 50 Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Dimensions 51 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 Specifications
51. utter By making an exposure that is of a shorter period than the frame rate high speed objects can be recorded blur free Shutter speed can be set from 1 frame sec to a maximum of 1 160 000 s approximately 6 2 us The procedure for selecting the shutter speed is explained here Reference e For more information of shutter speed refer to 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List page 54 3 3 1 Changing SHUTTER LOCK By switching between ON and OFF on the SHUTTER LOCK submenu on the SHUTTER menu the shutter speed value first used when the frame rate is changed can be set ON Changing the frame rate automatically sets the shutter speed to 1 frame s OFF Changing the frame rate does not change the shutter speed it maintains the current setting 25 FASTCAM MC2 1 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode LLL With the system 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 START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM 3 4 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 adva
52. y Use the LCD Remote Controller s 1 keys to select the input signal Select ON OTHERS POS positive polarity or ON OTHERS NEG negative polarity according to the polarity of the external synchronization signal When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting Output the signal from the synchronization device and verify that the camera recognizes the output frequency and synchronizes its frame rate The recognized frame rate will display in the lower left of the video monitor Output the signal from the synchronization device and verify that the camera recognizes the output frequency and synchronizes its frame rate The recognized frame rate will display in the lower left of the video monitor The frequency of the synchronization signal cannot be changed during the LIVE or recording state This is out of spec assurance The synchronization signal can be changed if you repeat steps 1 through 6 after inputting the changed frequency The system is reset If no synchronization signal is input or the input signal is under 60 Hz 50 Hz during steps 1 6 the display shows NO SYNC INPUT If steps 1 through 6 are made when inputting a signal that exceeds the frequency that can be input the display shows OVER SYNC INPUT The illumination of the LED on the front of the Camera Controller indicates that the synchronization signal is being input If the synchronization signal is lost the LED goes out A minute error occurs i
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