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1. to oto pe fe fo fo to pe fie fo po fo fe The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 65 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications FASTCAM Mini UX50 1 024 x 1 024 640 x 240 1 1 pd 1 024 The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 66 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List FASTCAM Mini UX100 FASTCAM Mini UX50 Shutter Speed The unit in the chart is 1 x s 5 Y Supplement e These shutter speeds can be selected at 50 160 000fps e In addition 1 frame sec is selectable at all of frame rates 67 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 7 Recordable Image Count Resolution FASTCAM Mini UX100 Besoin 4GB model 8GB model 16GB model i Rec Frames Rec Frames Rec Frames 4 365 4 469 5 587 6 208 7 256 8 730 9 312 11 174 14 326 18 023 22 349 29 406 37 248 46 560 62 0
2. i 29 3 4 Selecting the Shutter Speed i 30 3 5 Selecting the Trigger 31 OON EE LIN gt 31 02 CENTER 31 5 IN MOIE nea a 32 eu MANUALMOde lina 32 RANDOM MOG sanre ai 32 36 LOW CIGAHT MOQE od cada 33 el VARIABLE SCHIO 33 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models 34 3 8 1 Using Preset White Balance Color Models Only 34 3 8 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Only 34 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only 35 3 10 Edge Enhancement Function 35 3 11 Partition Memory amp Record eese eee nnne nennen nnne nnns 35 3 12 Input Output Signal Types e 36 3 12 1 TRIG SW IN Connector nnnm 3 12 25 1916 eio 3 12 3 INPUT 1 2 CODFIOGIOEL deoa entrada nnno s onte bd eiea eiss 3 12 4 OUTPUT 1 2 Connector esses 3 13 Using External Trigger iii 3 13 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal sees 3 13 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals
3. e For the setting method of control PC refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual e Please refer to the GigabitEthernet Interface Connection Tutorial Manual for detail instruction on PC connection setting Y Supplement e Photron recommends using an STP cable over long distances or in noisy locations e The system is only 1000BASE T compatible When using 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 GIGABIT ETHER 192 168 0 10 NETMASK gt GIGABIT ETHER 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY ADDRESS gt 0 0 0 0 PORT gt 2000 Fixed not changeable 2 2 1 Connecting PC The system can have the operation of its functions performed from PC using the Gigabit Ethernet interface This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC oe oa wy lt Insert a LAN cable to 1000BASE T connector A bundled LAN cable may be different from the cable in the picture 17 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 Installing PFV This system is controlled by PFV This section explains a software installation and its setup 1 Insert the PFV installation DVD in the DVD drive and open that drive form Computer 2 Fora 32 bit version of Windows open the PFV Setup32 folder and double c
4. 5 Mini UX50 100 ga Hardware Manual Revision 1 03 EN WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Use the appropriate parts designated in the manual to prevent EMC interference 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
5. 480 400 312 248 200 152 120 ate fps 125 The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 62 FASTCAM Mini UX100 1 280 x 96 1 280 x 16 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 x x x x x x 96 72 56 32 24 16 pe fe fo fo pe fe e fo pe fe fe eo pe fe e o e The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 63 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications FASTCAM Mini UX100 1 024 x 1 024 640 x 8 1 i 1 ni 768 768 640 640 640 x x x x x 1 024 768 512 480 320 8 The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 64 FASTCAM Mini UX50 1 280 x 1 024 1 280 x 8 1 a 1 a 1 1 Da 1 mi 1 d 1 pud 1 Da 1 1 pii 1 ae 1 Pi 1 1 024 MEET Bene 1 gt to ts to fo pete
6. NEG Inputs a negative polarity EVENT signal level 2 5V to 12V EVENT TRIGGER is recorded by a pulse input Negative Polarity When using the camera as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the input signals before using them 48 3 15 2 OUTPUT Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the OUTPUT connector explained in section 3 12 Contact Information is shown in the chart below There are two OUTPUT connectors and individual settings can be made for each connector Menu Display Signal Type SYNC POS Outputs a positive polarity vertical synchronization 5 CMOS output signal Positive Polarity SYNC NEG Outputs a negative polarity vertical synchronization 5V CMOS output signal Negative Polarity V CM EXPOSE POS Outputs the sensor s exposure interval at H level di 23 ee Positive Polarity M EXPOSE NEG Outputs the sensor s exposure interval at L level uv 2 Negative Polarity 5V CMOS output REC POS Outputs an interval signal during recording at H level Positive Polarity V Outputs an interval signal during recording at L level ii E 2 pe Negative Polarity Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at H 5V CMOS output TRIG POS level Positive Polarity Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at L 5V CMOS output TRIG NEG level Negative Polarity Outputs a signal at H level during the trigger wait state READY POS
7. READY in START mode Only valid during START it CENTER END and MANUAL modes y Outputs a signal at L level during the trigger wait state READY NEG ENDLESS recording state in CENTER END MANUAL 5V CMOS output Only valid during START CENTER END and MANUAL Negative Polarity modes When using as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the output signals before using them 49 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 16 Signal Delay 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 to input output are made with PFV The content of each setting is listed in the chart below EXPOSE OUT DELAY 0 1 frame rate 100 ns units SYNC OUT TIMES 0 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 20 30 x1 is standard output SYNC OUT TIMES Output a SYNC vertical synchronization signal from SYNC OUT that is X times SYNC 5 5 SYNC OUT WIDTH 0 500 us 1 frame rate s at 2 000 fps or higher 100 ns units 5 Example For a frame rate of 1 000 fps SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 2 1 000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output Example For a frame rate of 1 000 fps SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 4 1 000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output BS Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the
8. TCP IPv4 v bns Topology Discovery Responder Descripti Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks 6 Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window is opened Check on Use the following IP address radio button Input IP address and Subnet mask as below then close the window by clicking OK IP address 192 168 0 4 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 ener You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically IP address 192 168 0 1 Sinet a Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit 22 2 4 2 Windows Firewall Setup Even if an IP address is set up Windows Firewall blocks the connection This section explains how to set up that PFV is allowed through Windows Firewall 1 2 3 Click System and Security System and Security Review your computer s status Back up your computer Find and fix problems Windows Firewall Open Start Menu and click Control Panel Then click Allow a program through Windows Firewall Check firewall
9. UX Extemal Signal Port Gener OUTPUT 1 SYNC POS OUTPUT2 TRIG POS INPUT 1 SYNC POS INPUT 2 EVENT POS Extemal Sync OFF Aux In IRIG SYNC OUT Times ps IRIG Offset Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 36 The followings are I O connectors and related signals 3 12 1 TRIG SW IN Connector This trigger is input during the READY or ENDLESS recording state by contact between the BNC connector s shield and a center pin switch closure The center pin normally has voltage flowing through it Use caution to avoiding contact with other pins 3 12 2 IRIG IN Connector IRIG signal is input from other equipment 3 12 3 INPUT 1 2 Connector The effect when a signal is input is described below and can be optionally selected and set The input voltage is OV to 12V level 2 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulse width is 200 ns or greater Default settings are INPUT1 connector is assigned SYNC POS INPUT2 connector is assigned TRIG POS SYNC POS NEG Inputs a synchronization signal from another camera or other equipment Inputs a TTL signal to control start end of recording ud The system s status should be set READY or ENDLESS READY POS NEG Inputs a change recording ready status signal READY ON OFF EVENT POS NEG Inputs a signal for the event trigger Ref
10. can be recorded with the system from 50 fps to 4 000 fps 2 000 fps for UX50 using the full 1 280x1 024 pixel resolution of the image sensor For frame rates higher than 4 000 fps 2 000 fps for UX50 high speed recording is achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor Reference e Please refer to 3 3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate Resolution of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup a Supplement e Even if a limited horizontal resolution is applied Frame Rate cannot be increased This specification is different from other systems Please refer to 5 1 5 Frame Rate and Resolution for available frame rate 3 3 Selecting the Resolution The maximum resolution of the image sensor is 1 280 x 1 024 total 1 310 720 pixels By reducing the resolution images can be taken with even faster frame rates or the recording duration can be extended accordingly HA Reference e Please refer to 3 3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate Resolution of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 29 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 4 Selecting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed Exposure time is independent of the frame rate and it is possible to control the exposure time in the frame using the electric shutter By making an exposure that is of a shorter period than the frame rate high
11. 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 REC S Mu 3 5 2 CENTER Mode CENTER mode is a trigger mode where an equal amount of content recorded before and after the trigger is input is saved to memory This mode is suitable for viewing before and after an important instant For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory for two seconds of recording one second before and one second after the trigger was input is recorded for a total of two seconds of high speed video 2048 frames 2 0 sec 1024 frames 1 0 sec 1024 frames 1 0 sec ARR ELI REC Mu TA 31 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 5 3 END Mode END mode is a trigger mode where the content recorded immediately before the trigger is input is saved to memory This mode 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 il fab 3 5 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 p
12. manual and safety precautions amp Chapter 1 Overview This chapter gives an overview of the system and an explanation of its features amp Chapter 2 Setup This chapter gives an overview of the components that make up the system Please also refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of operation by PC Chapter Functions This chapter explains about the system s functions Chapter 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default This chapter explains the procedure of resetting the system when the system does not work correctly Chapter 5 Product Specifications This chapter explains the system s specifications Chapter 6 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty Chapter 7 Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear Using the System Safely and Correctly In order to prevent injury to yourself and others and to prevent damage to property carefully observe the following safety precautions Photron has given its full attention to the safety of this system However the extent of damage and injury potentially caused by ignoring the content of the safety precautions and using the system incorrectly is explained next Please pay careful attention to the content of the safety precautions when using the system This symbol indicates actions that
13. mode LED FLASHING Recording LED OFF Not recording 9 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview amp Illumination blinking in operational states During the Gigabit Ethernet interface initialization LEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink alternately from right to left and from left to right a number of times When Fuctory Default is executed LEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red fade out from right to left a number of times then blink MA Reference e For howto initialize the Gigabit Ethernet interface and how to reset to Factory Default refer to O Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default page 56 1 3 4 Interchangeable Lens Mounts The lens mount on the system can be changed according to the recording purpose There are 2 types of interchangeable lens mounts type F mount C mount How to change the lens mount type F mount C mount 1 Remove the four M5 bolts with the hexagonal holes using the hexagonal wrench 2 Remove the G type F mount portion as a unit 3 Install the C mount unit using the bolts with hexagonal holes in the 90 diagonal holes 4 After installation always verify that the unit is not loose and does not rattle C Mount 07 G type F Mount Standard 11 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 12 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Connecting the system 2 2 Co
14. speed objects can be photographed blur free The shortest setting value of shutter speed is 1 1 000 000 sec approx 1 usec 1 256 000 for UX50 Reference e Please refer to 3 4 Setting the Shutter Speed of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup e For more information of Shutter Speed refer to 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List 67 page a Supplement e A minimum exposure time depends a set up frame rate FASTCAM Mini UX100 50fps 160 000fps 1 frame 1 256 000 sec are selectable 200 000fps 1 frame sec 3 76usec is only available 256 000fps 1 frame sec 2 72usec is only available 512 000fps 1 frame sec 1 78usec is only available 800 000fps 1 frame sec 1usec is only available FASTCAM Mini UX50 50fos 160 000fps 1 frame 1 256 000 sec are selectable 30 3 5 Selecting the Trigger Mode LLL s 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 5 1 START Mode START mode is a trigger mode where recording starts the instant the trigger is input the scene is recorded until the memory is full and then recording ends This mode is suitable for taking images of high speed phenomena when what will happen and when it happens is known in advance For
15. 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 When something is wrong with the system unplug the power cable immediately When 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 Qoo e AN Caution Always unplug the system when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period of time Leaving or storing the system connected to the power source might cause fire from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge Please consult us in advance when you perform an event by which laser light or direct rays fall on the image sensor surface Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot The trunk and inside of a car can get especially hot in summer Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorate or cause a fire Do not place the system in a location prone to oily smoke or steam or in a location with a lot of humidity or dust Oil moisture and dust conduct electricity which can cause a fire or electric shock Ambient temperature 0 40 C humidity 8596 RH or lower maximum altitude 2 000m or lower In additi
16. 0 Edge Enhancement Function 3 11 Partition Memory amp Record 3 12 Input Output Signal Types 3 13 Using External Triggers 3 14 Using External Synchronization Signals 3 15 INPUT OUTPUT Signal Settings 3 16 Signal Delay 3 17 Event Marker Function 3 18 IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization 3 19 Direct Trigger Direct Start Mode 27 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 1 What PFV Does ttt I Po te ere KK Operating this system requires connecting PC and the system and the control software PFV The following figure shows functions which PFV can do Please refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of operation Control the high speed camera with the PC Display the live image Set shot conditions Collective control of multiple cameras Set the trigger mode Shoot PFV Manual Chapter 2 PFV Manual Chapter 3 Playback of the camera s recorded images Play the images recorded by the camera Select replay speed and number of frames PFV Manual Chapter 4 Saving recorded images Save recorded images to the PC Save as a specified file type Save a specified area or number of frames Add information to an image and save PFV Manual Chapter 5 Play saved data Play resave data saved to the PC Read simultaneous playback of multiple data PFV Manual Chapter 6 28 3 2 Selecting the Frame Rate Images
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18. 80 79 818 139 682 186 242 279 364 5 456 9 700 7 126 8 868 13 084 9 700 14 550 18 624 27 936 1 117 457 2 235 938 Recording Time Rec Frames x 1 frame rate fps 68 FASTCAM Mini UX50 Resoluti 4GB model 8GB model 16GB model bed Hec Frames Hec Frames Hec Frames Recording Time Rec Frames x 1 frame rate fps 1 280x56 39 872 9 818 159 709 1 280x96 23 259 46 560 93 164 69 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 8 Recordable Times Resolution FASTCAM Mini UX100 4GB moldel 8GB moldel 16GB moldel FrameRate Rec Time Rec Time Rec Time 1 09 0 89 0 89 0 97 0 91 1 07 0 93 0 91 0 89 896x720 6400 1 40 2 79 The unit in the chart is sec 70 FASTCAM Mini UX50 Resolut MAX 4GB moldel 8GB moldel 16GB moldel bc FrameRate Rec Time Rec Time Rec Time The unit in the chart is sec 71 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 Dimensions 5 2 1 FASTCAM Mini 50 100 type F mount mm 105 8 63 2 2 1 4 20INC DEPTH 7 Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth in mm its screw hole or the camera may be damaged 72 4 45 DEPTH 7 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100
19. BBER FOOT Chapter 6 Warranty o 6 1 About the Warranty 75 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty LLL 0 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 BS Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 0 Contact Information page 78 76 Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information 77 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information For inquires related to PFV conta
20. C mount mm 2 1 4 20INC DEPTH 7 4 8 DEPTH 4 1 4 20UNG DEPTH 7 Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth in mm its screw hole or the camera may be damaged 4 5 DEPTH 7 73 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 2 Power Supply Unit 1219 50 11 36 i amm AC INPUT IEC 320 014 INLET Class I 58 8 N RU
21. IG POS FET Input OV 12V level 2 5V to 12V Positive Polarity INPUT TRIG NEG FET Input OV 12V level 2 5V to 12V Negative Polarity TRIG SW IN Contact signal When a trigger signal is input to INPUT connector this item should be set to a signal type Use caution not input more than specified voltage or current to the INPUT trigger signal inputs as there is a risk of damage to the equipment Reference e For the setting method of the signal inputted into INPUT refer to 3 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings page 48 39 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions INPUT TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram TRIGGER 54 gt INPUT 1 INPUT 2 gt 1 2 5025 390 QF N G x DF2S12FS e e GND 1 2 5025 390 OF N LL G x DF2S12FS a 1608 10k RF 1 2 2012 220 QF 1608 0 1uF GND 5V 1 2 1608 330Q F 5V 1 2 1608 3300 F 5V SN74AHC14PW PBF 2 TRIGGER SW IN INPUT 1 2 INPUT 2 1608 0 1uF GND GND 40 3 13 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals With the system you can externally output trigger signals Output can also be optionally set from the OUTPUT connector The chart below summarizes the output systems and the signals that can be output Connector Name Output System TTL SW SOFT TRIG pulse output For TRIG SW IN TRIG POS CMOS 74LVC2T45 buf
22. IGGER Modes Once the trigger signal is input the camera is shifted to endless recording state In this circumstance either the RECORD button of PFV software or the INPUT Connector under ReadyPos state BH Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup e For details of GENERL IN signal settings refer to 3 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings page48 53 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 54 Chapter 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 4 1 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 55 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 4 1 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default eee o 4 1 1 Camera IP Address Initialization In some circumstance when the IP address is changed and the new IP address is not explicit an IP Address Initialization operation is recommended In this case the IP address will be reset to 192 168 0 10 as the factory settings 1 Press and hold the RESET switch at the camera s back side 2 All of the LEDs on the camera s back side light then they turn off from right to left All of LEDs blink twice after they turn off 3 Reboot the camera The IP address is reset to the factory setting e f pressing and holding the RESET switch is stopped du
23. Positive including other Photron products Polarity Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal FET Input OV 12V level ON OTHERS NEG from an external device including other 2 5V to 12V Negative Photron products Polarity 3 14 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal The system can externally output a synchronization signal Menu Display Signal Type Delay Time SYNC POS Outputs a positive polarity CMOS 74LVC2T45 buffer Appio tilnsee vertical synchronization signal output positive polarity SYNC NEG Outputs a negative polarity CMOS 74LVC2T45 buffer Approx 138nsec vertical synchronization signal output negative polarity 3 14 3 Synchronization with a variable frequency When synchronizing with a varying input frequency signal the frame rate and resolution specified before recording will be kept as a maximum value 42 3 14 4 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording The system can perform synchronized recording by synchronizing multiple units using external Synchronization input output CAMERA No 2 CAMERA No 1 MASTER BNC Cable Synchronized recording settings using the system are made with PFV The conceptual settings when performing synchronized recording using two systems are explained here First decide which camera to make the master camera outputs the synchronization signal and the slave camera receives the s
24. abit Ethernet LAN Cable Connector RESET SW IP address Reset Switch POWER SW Power Switch I O PORT I O Port Connector DC22 32V 40VA Power Supply Connector 1 3 3 Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body There are a number of LEDs on the rear of the system s camera body These LEDs indicate the status of the system The function of each LED is explained here Poco A ELLA POWER Green LED ON Power On LED OFF Power Off IFLINK TRANS Red LED ON The Gigabit Ethernet interface is connected LED FLASHING Data is transferring LED OFF The Gigabit Ethernet interface is not connected TRIGGER Yellow LED ON A trigger signal is present being input The LED will illuminate for 0 1 second when the trigger signal is input LED OFF The trigger signal is not present B Green LED ON The IRIG signal is present being input LED OFF The IRIG signal is not present SYNC MODE Red LED ON In external synchronization mode synchronized to an external signal LED OFF In internal synchronization mode synchronized to the internal signal B SYNC IN Yellow LED ON A synchronization signal is present being input LED OFF A synchronization signal is not present REC READY Yellow LED ON Ready to record LED FLASHING ENDLESS recording The REC Red LED is also flashing LED OFF Not ready to record REC Red LED ON Ready to record The case of ENDLESS recording
25. alue following the conditions listed below E FRAMERATE can be set between 50 fps and 256 000 fps between 50 fps and 160 000 fps for UX50 B The size and horizontal position of the resolution can be set in 128 horizontal and 8 vertical increments The minimum resolution is 640 horizontal and 8 vertical Reference e Please refer to 3 3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate Resolution of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup a Supplement e The area cannot be moved to the vertical horizontal direction at the variable setting of the system 33 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only On digital video cameras photographing white as pure white is described as having the appropriate white balance On the system s color models as well in order to take images with the correct color representation the white balance must be adjusted for the color temperature of the light source used The 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 8 1 Using Preset White Balance Color Models Only With the system there are two types
26. be used refer to 5 1 2 General Specifications page 59 e When you use the camera system put a ferrite core on the AC cable the camera in order to prevent EMC interference to other electric equipment 15 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC The system can have the operation of its functions performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet interface This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC To connect a PC to the system connect the system to a commercially available 1000BASE T compatible interface board with a LAN cable If Hi G is not required a commercial LAN cable can be used Putting a ferrite core with cable rolling up twice is recommended For the LAN cable prepare a UTP or STP Cat 5e enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair STP Shielded Twisted Pair The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is 100 m compliant to the 1000BASE T specification One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 Photron Gigabit Ethernet interface equipped cameras using a hub When connecting multiple devices connect through a switching hub that can connect at 1000BASE T The maximum length of the cable that connects the system or PC to the switching hub is also 100 m Reference e For the setting method of IP address for camera system refer to 2 4 1 P address setup for PC page 21
27. 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 This symbol indicates actions that require caution Q This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided Q This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed ZN Warning 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 Do not use the system in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring equipment used Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat Do not insert metallic objects inside or pour liquids such as water on the system Doing so can cause fire electric shock or malfunction from short circuit or heat Do not disassemble or modify the system There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands Doing so can cause electric shock his chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if
28. code is once each frame The recorded IRIG code is displayed with the PFV IRIG Code Input Specification Connector Amplitude 3 0Vp p min 8 0Vp p max Mark to space ratio 3 1 to 6 1 BH Reference C IRIG B 122 Analog e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup Y Supplement e IRIG Time Code is used when synchronizing a camera with external equipment in time It is a convenient function when apparatus is physically separated e When the IRIG code is being input the IRIG code is displayed in white and is displayed to the left e he IRIG offset time is also displayed below it When the IRIG code is not being input the IRIG code is displayed in grey At that time the counter is the camera s internal counter and it continues to count 52 3 19 Direct Trigger Direct Start Mode The system recording operation responding to an input trigger signal can be configured according to varies of customer s needs e DIRECT TRIGGER Mode This mode is NOT supported on PFV software START TRIGGER Mode Recording starts immediately upon the second trigger input m CENTER END MANUAL TRIGGER Mode Once the trigger signal is input the camera will be shifted to endless recording state e DIRECT START Mode START TRIGGER Mode The same operation as when the direct trigger mode is off B CENTER END and MANUAL TR
29. ct 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 address Product Name FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 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 4426 USA Phone 800 585 2129 or 858 684 3555 Fax 858 684 3558 E mail image photron com www photron com In Americas and Antipodes PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED The Barn Bottom Road West Wycombe Buckinghamshire In Europe HP14 4 5 U K Africa and India Phone 44 0 1494 48 1011 Fax 44 0 1494 48 7011 E mail inage photron com www photron com PHOTRON SHANGHAI LIMITED Room 20C Zhao Feng World Trade Building No 369 Jiangsu Road ChangNing District Shanghai 200050 China Phone 021 5268 3700 Fax 021 5268 3702 E mail info photron cn com www photron cn com In China 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 78 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Revision 1 03 EN Publication Date May 2014 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 1
30. d close the window Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall To add change or remove allowed programs and ports click Change settings What are the risks of allowing a program to communicate Change settings Allowed programs and features Name Home Work Private Public BranchCache Content Retrieval Uses HTTP BranchCache Hosted Cache Client Uses HTTPS BranchCache Hosted Cache Server Uses HTTPS BranchCache Peer Discovery Uses WSD O Connect to a Network Projector Core Networking O Distributed Transaction Coordinator O File and Printer Sharing L HomeGroup 0 iSCSI Service O Key Management Service Media Center Extenders Y Remove L1 DJ DJ CJ DJ CI KI DI CI DI DJ L1 D D C DJ DJ KI DI EI DJ DJ 24 2 4 3 Connections of PC and multiple systems The control software PFV can control multiple systems of SA Mini series MC2 1 and MH4 10K by connecting with one PC Caution e Please do not set up conflicted IP addresses 25 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 3 MEMO 26 Chapter 3 Functions 3 1 What PFV Does 3 2 Selecting the Frame Rate 3 3 Selecting the Resolution 3 4 Selecting the Shutter Speed 3 5 Selecting the Trigger Mode 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode 3 7 VARIABLE Setting 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only 3 1
31. erence e Please refer to 3 17 Event Marker Function for the event trigger 52 page Y Supplement e When 2 or more these systems are synchronized slave cameras external synchronization settings should be set ON at PFV 37 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 12 4 OUTPUT 1 2 Connector These are also BNC connectors The signals below can be changed and output from PFV The output voltage is OV to 5V positive or negative polarity pulse width can be changed Default settings are OUTPUT1 connector is SYNC POS OUTPUT is TRIG POS POS positive polarity NEG negative SYNC POS NEG Outputs a vertical synchronization signal Outputs the camera s exposure period signal EAM pen noo ee Outputs during both LIVE and recording REC POS NEG Outputs a signal during recording TRIG POS NEG Outputs the trigger signal the camera received READY POS NEG Outputs a signal that indicates the recording ready state 38 3 13 Using External Triggers With the system you can record by receiving various trigger signals matched to the recording application The trigger signals that can be used on the system are explained here along with a description of how to use them 3 13 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal The external trigger signals that can be used with the system and their input system are listed below Connector Name Menu Input System 9 TR
32. fer output approx 20 4 usec Positive Polarity For INPUT OUTPUT TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output approx TRIG NEG CMOS 74LVC2T45 buffer output POS 220n sec Negative Polarity NEG 228n sec 41 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 14 Using External Synchronization Signals An external synchronization mode to synchronize to an external signal is provided the system By using an external synchronization signal recording can be conducted using multiple cameras to synchronize the timing of the shots or to also synchronize the shots with external measuring devices and lighting The procedure and precautions for using the external synchronization signal are explained below 3 14 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal When INPUT 4 or2 is set to SYNC POS NEG an external synchronization signal can be input with the system See the chart below for external synchronization input settings Menu Display Signal Input Signal Conditions Sets external synchronization off operates none independently Synchronizes toa posivepoariysinal DV sene ON CAM POS y P 2 5V to 12V Positive from the system Polarity owow Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal ce eed ON CAM NEG 2 5V to 12V Negative from the system Polarity Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal FET Input OV 12V H level from an external device 2 5V to 12V
33. hronization signal due to the construction of the internal circuitry of this function An error of 9 8 ns occurs for the input synchronization signal in the actual operation Since the frame rate display value on the monitor is in 1 Hz units the error may be shown larger than the actual operation an error of about 1 5Hz is produced For example when performing external device synchronization inputting a synchronization signal of 10000Hz the monitor display error is 10 000 Hz 1Hz 9 999 fps to 10 001 fps 46 3 14 6 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Device Synchronized Recording Using the function frame rate synchronization recording in the previous section 3 14 5 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording mixed type synchronized recording can be performed with Photron s other high speed cameras except for some older products Basic Process 1 Decide the master camera the source of the synchronization signal and the slave camera the camera that will operate according to the synchronization signal from the master Basically by making the master camera the camera with the lowest maximum frame rate that can be set you can avoid setting a synchronization signal speed the slave camera cannot receive 2 Connect the master camera s Sync output connector to the slave camera s V SYNC input connector with a BNC cable select the synchronization signal o
34. hronize the camera to the desired frame rate is explained here e When conducting frame rate synchronization recording with the system the input signal must meet the following conditions B FET Input OV 12V level 2 5V to 12V positive polarity or negative polarity 50 Hz to 800 000 Hz 50Hz 160 000Hz for UX50 45 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions System Settings Frame rate synchronization signal settings on the system are made with PFV 1 Caution Input a synchronization signal to the camera from a synchronization signal generator Connect the generator s output connector and the camera s INPUT1 connector with a BNC cable When a synchronization signal is input to INPUT1 connector SYNC IN LED yellow on the slave camera s back side lights When a synchronization signal is stopped the LED turns off Ensure the camera mode is LIVE a live image is displayed If the camera mode is set others check on LIVE at the control panel Select I O at Camera Option of the control panel Ensure INPUT1 is set SYNC POS or SYNC NEG Set ON OTHERS at SYNC IN e f no synchronization signal is input or the synchronization signal is lost a refreshing live image is stopped e f steps 3 through 6 are done inputting a signal over 800 000Hz 160 000Hz for UX50 the window shows OVER SYNC e A minute error occurs in the input sync
35. ii Product Specifications 500 eM o Sl 0 1 1 5 1 2 5 1 3 5 1 4 5 1 5 5 1 6 NE 5 1 8 Product RR ii General Specifications i DC A yg A Frame Rate and Resolution Shutter Speed List iii Recordable Image Recordable Times Resolution DIMENSIONS ccccccccccccccccccaccccacucuecacusuacuauecacuecaceauetucusuaueauatucustaueauatucusuacusuatuausnaunseass 5 2 1 5 2 2 Chapter 6 Abottthe Waranty a tensis Paste Ehre uses 6 1 camera ME ACG Power Supply UNIT m Warranty 55 56 56 56 57 58 58 59 59 60 62 67 68 70 72 72 74 75 Chapter 7 7 1 Contact Information Contacting Photron Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features 1 2 About the System s Components and Accessories 1 3 Part Names 1 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features The FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 has superior recording performance UX100 5 000fps at one million pixels 800 000fps maximum UX50 2 000fps at one million pixels 160 000fps maximum in a lightweight compact design of only 1 5kg 3 3 Ibs The su
36. ini UX50 type 160KM 4GB Monochrome FASTCAM Mini UX50 type 160KM 16GB FASTCAM Mini UX50 type 160KM 16GB 1 3 Part Names The system is composed of components including the camera body AC power supply and the Photron FASTCAM Viewer control software referred to below as PFV For each of the system components Do not expose to shock Do not use in an area where flammable gas or dust present is present Do not place in an unstable location such as on an unstable platform or an incline Do not disassemble or modify Do not expose to liquids such as water Do not subject to excessive force 1 3 1 Camera Body The camera body contains IC memory for image recording and has been designed to be able to record high speed images uncompressed The back of the camera body is equipped the Gigabit Ethernet interface which permits full camera control and data download possible via connection to a PC the input output connector which allows external synchronization signals trigger signals IRIG time code CA 4 LI Photron AA mn mos J E META more n p P geet in p mi Apperance Rear FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 7 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 3 2 Camera Body Part Names FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 type F Mount Front Status Indicator LEDs GIGABIT ETHER Gig
37. ions Image Sensor Sensor Resolution Frame Rate Lens Mount Recording Color Depth Shutter Method Recording Method Recording Memory Capacity Trigger Method Image Output Customization External Synchronization Input Signal External Synchronization Output Signal Trigger Input Signal Other Output Signals External Control Video Output Signal Digital Interface RGB each 12bit Bayer color filter method CMOS image sensor 1 280 x 1 024 pixels When full frame FASTCAM Mini UX100 4 000fps max FASTCAM Mini UX50 2 000fps max When a frame segment FASTCAM Mini UX100 800 000fps max FASTCAM Mini UX50 160 000 max G type F mount C mount 12bit Electronic shutter IC memory 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM Customizable LUT brightness is changeable 3 3 to 12Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable TTL 3 3 to 12V contact Other timing signal outputs Gigabit Ethernet I F PC NONE Gigabit Ether Port 1000BASE T 58 5 1 2 General Specifications Environment Conditions 20 C 60 C No Condensation 4 F 140 F No Condensation Storage Humidity 85 or less No Condensation 0 40 C No Condensation 32 F 104 F No Condensation Operating Humidity 85 or less No Condensation Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Pollution degree Degree 2 according to IEC60664 1 Over
38. l 4 Ensure INPUT1 is set SYNC POS 5 Ensure INPUT2 is set TRIG POS 6 Set ON CAM POS at SYNC IN Caution e When a recording is started by pushing REC button on PFV check on No trigger input from PFV at Configuration gt Record Option gt Trigger input setting to slave camera Trigger input setting to slave camera i trigger input from PFW set endless rec status from Check when master iz 512 1024 PCT e f steps 2 to 3 are completed when no synchronization signal is being input the camera will not operate normally As detailed in the procedure make the settings when the signal is being input 44 3 14 5 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording With the system in addition to the frame rate preset in the system a function has been provided where you can receive a synchronization signal externally set the frame rate with that frequency and record In this way for example the system can be synchronized with a dynamic body that spins at 1 350 revolutions a second to conduct high speed recording at 1 350 fps This can open up broad applications that were unavailable until now Conceptual Diagram of External Synchronized Recording 1 350Hz Sync Pulse Generator This function using an external synchronization signal to sync
39. ld Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 on your computer InstallShield Cancel 20 2 4 PC Setup a 7 2 4 1 IP address setup for This system is controlled by a PC via network This section explains IP address setup for connecting the system and PC 1 Open Start Menu click Control Panel 2 Click View network status and tasks If View by is not Category Click Network and Sharing Center Network and Internet ii View network status and tasks E Choose homegroup and sharing options 3 Click Change adapter settings at left side Control Panel Home Change adapter settings Change advanced sharing settings 4 Network devices on the PC are displayed Right click Local Area Connection Then click Properties A Local Area Connection C I Disabl dT Marvell Yuko Status Diagnose Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 21 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 5 Local Area Connection Properties window is opened Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Li Local Area Con Connect using Y Intel R PRO 1000 PT Dual Port Server Adapter 2 This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks 005 Packet Scheduler dili File and M es Intemet Protocol Version 4
40. lick Setup exe For a 64 bit version of Windows open the PFV Setup64 folder and double click Setup exe AdobeReader Doc de Driver sk LabVIEW and MATLAB Ji PFV Setup32 PFV Setup64 D ReleaseNotes 50 a 18 3 The setup program starts and the dialog box below is displayed Click the Next button Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard wm m Installs 4 The license agreement is displayed Confirm the contents and click the Yes button Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 The InstallShield Wizard will install Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 on your computer To continue click Next Cancel License Agreement installs Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard Please read the following license agreement carefully Press the PAGE DOWN key to see the rest of the agreement LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE LICENSED MATERIALS BY USING THE LICENSED MATERIALS YOU ARE AGREEING TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE This Software License Agreement Agreement hereinafter is lawfully made between Photron Limited Photron hereinafter and the customer User hereinafter who has purchased a Photron High Speed Camera System to which this Software Software hereinafter is attached In this License this Software means the computer softwa
41. ne 12 How to Make a Gigabit Ethernet Connection Simple Procedure Manual One 13 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 FirstStepGuide One 4 supplement e This system does not include a lens 1 2 2 Accessories Options The following options are available for the system 1 Dedicated Carrying Case 2 option 3 Movie analysis software a Supplement e Lenses lamps and other kinds of options are available Please contact our sales representative or distributors Please refer to 7 1 Contact Information 78page 5 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 2 3 Type For the FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 system there are monochrome and color versions for each of these versions there are 4 GB standard memory capacity type and 8 GB or 16GB high capacity type When purchasing it is possible to select from these models according to the application or your demands The Types are listed below Full Frame Frame Rate HED Sensor Type Memory Type Name Frame Rate FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800KC 4GB Color FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800KC 8GB 800 000fps 4 000fps 16GB FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800KC 16GB FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800KM 4GB Monochrome FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800KM 8GB 16GB FASTCAM Mini UX100 type 800KM 16GB FASTCAM Mini UX50 type 160KC 4GB Color FASTCAM Mini UX50 type 160KC 8GB 16GB FASTCAM Mini UX50 type 160KC 16GB 160 000fps 2 000fps FASTCAM M
42. nnecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC 2 3 Installing PFV 2 4 PC Setup 13 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Connecting the system _ 2 1 1 Connection Status LEDs Gigabit Ethernet LAN cable connector Power on off SW DC22 32V Power connector PC with PFV installed Rear panel LAN Cable Controller details Gigabit Ethernet LL 1000BASE T P rover When you use the camera AN Ey Camera Body system put a ferrite core on the LAN cable close to the PC in order to prevent EMC interference to other electric equipment AC Power Supply Unit AC Cable Y Supplement e The FASTCAM camera supports 1000BASE T Gigabit Ethernet only If your PC supports 10BASE T or 100BASE T only you need to install 1000BASE T interface board or use a switching hub that supports 10BASE T 100BASE T and 1000BASE T 2 1 2 Connecting the AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power supply unit to the power supply 1 Confirm the Power SW is turned off 2 Connect the2m DC Extension cable to the DC22 32V connector on the back of the camera body 3 Connect the 2m DC Extension cable to AC power supply unit 4 Connect the AC cable to the AC power supply unit 5 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet 6 Turn on the Power SW one the system BA Reference e For the specification of the power supply which can
43. 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 Mini UX50 100 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 Y Supplement Icon Symbol Description This symbol indicates content that 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 supplementary items to be aware of when using the system This symbol indicates the location of a reference This symbol indicates a space for you to make notes 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 amp Introduction The introduction explains the
44. of white balance presets 5100K 3100K for use with common light sources The suggested color temperature for these presets is listed below 5100K Daylight Outdoors 3100K Halogen Light Source 3 8 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Only User white balance can be set in order to achieve the most appropriate white balance for the light source used with the system and the conditions during recording The values set here are stored in the camera body s internal memory as the user preset and they can be loaded by selecting USER There are also two methods for setting user white balance AUTO USER and EDIT USER MA Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 34 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only Color models feature an image color enhancement setting The image color enhancement level can be adjusted in five steps including the OFF setting Menu Display OFF Turns the color enhancement mode off x 0 5 LEVEL1 Sets x0 5 color enhancement x1 LEVEL2 Sets x1 default color enhancement x 1 5 LEVEL3 Sets x1 5 color enhancement x2 LEVEL4 Sets x2 color enhancement Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 3 10 Edge Enhancement Function With the system s edge enhancement setting you can enhance the edges in the
45. on if exceeding these limits use in a condensation free environment Doing so can cause malfunction Do not store the equipment in a location where the temperature goes below 20 C or higher than 60 Also prevent condensation from forming during shipment This device is for indoor use do not use it outdoors Do not use in a location that has dust When shipping remove the connecting cable and use the original packaging or a dedicated carrying case Do not ship the equipment in an environment where the temperature goes below 20 or hiaher than 60 Also prevent condensation from formina durina shipment AN Cleaning of the Image Sensor Surface Electro Static Discharge ESD events may cause immediate and unrecoverable damage to the image sensor Please read the following instructions and take EXTREME CARE when cleaning the image sensor surface AL WAYS take appropriate anti static precautions when cleaning or working near the Image sensor DO NOT use any form of cleaning equipment using electrostatic or charged fiber technology Please discharge any electrostatic build up in your body by touching a grounded metallic Surface before working near the camera sensor Very gently use only clean and dry air to remove dust from surface of the image sensor remove stubborn contamination use the highest grade e g VLSI grade pure Isopropyl alcohol IPA with optical wipes of clean
46. perior portability and recording performance is very useful for multiple purposes in research and development design production and quality control as well as numerous fields such as science medicine biology aviation and space The small body not only has in out signal connectors for triggering and synchronization with other equipment but also a Gigabit Ethernet connection that allows high speed data transportation and system control from a PC The FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 fits various image analysis and image processing applications to simplify your workflow Use this state of the art technology in a small body for any dynamic image measurement purpose FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 EES eee 1 2 1 Components The system s standard components are listed below Remove the components from the packaging and check them 1 Camera Body with G type F mount One 2 AC Power Supply Unit One 3 Cable with a ferrite core Type is different in each country One 4 C mount One Chapter 1 Overview 5 2m DC Extension Cable One 6 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Cable with a ferrite core LAN Cable One 7 Hexagonal Wrench for Changing Lens Mounts 1 5 mm 4 mm One each 8 Lens Mount Cap built into the camera body One 9 FASTCAM Series Setup Disk Driver Application DVD One 10 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual this manual One 11 Photron FASTCAM Viewer PFV User s Manual O
47. re and the media containing it and all related documentation manuals in printed and or electronic forms Only if the User has agreed to the terms and conditions presented in this Agreement the User may install in PC use and make copies of this Software within the scope allowed by this Agreement As soon as the User has installed in PC started using and made copies of this Software the 19 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 5 Specify the installation location The default setting for the installation location is C Program Files PhotronPhotron FASTCAM Viewer 3 When necessary click the Browse button and change the installation location to your preferred location After specifying the installation location click the Next button Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard x Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Setup will install Photron FAST Viewer 3 in the following folder To install to this folder click Next To install to different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Fold E Program FilessPhotron Photron FASTCAM Viewer 34 lt Back Cancel 6 Theinstallation starts when it is completed the screen below is displayed Click the Finish button Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3 InstallShield Wizard InstallShie
48. recorded image in three steps Menu Display OFF Edge enhancement off LEVEL1 Edge enhancement set to weak LEVEL2 Edge enhancement set to medium LEVELS Edge enhancement set to strong BH Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 3 11 Partition Memory amp Record The system contains internally 4 GB standard or a maximum of 16 GB of high capacity memory for recording use This recording memory can be partitioned and assigned to each recording Memory is partitioned into equal sizes and a maximum of 64 partitions can be set The partitioned sections are managed by ID numbers Each section can be set with completely independent recording conditions so this feature is convenient when taking consecutive recordings with changed conditions MA Reference e Please refer to 3 8 Other Settings of Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for the details of the setup 35 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 12 Input Output Signal Types With the system many signals can be input and output through the I O connector Signals that can be input and output from the I O connector are listed below Q 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 the input device and the output device El Camera Option
49. ring LEDs are turning off from right to left the IP address reset is not accomplished Press and hold the switch until they blink certainly e f pressing and holding the RESET switch is kept after the LEDs blink Factory Default is executed 4 1 2 Reset to the Factory Default A camera settings can be reset to the factory default state by the following procedure 1 Press and hold the RESET switch on the camera s back side 2 All of the LEDs on the camera s back side light then they turn off from right to left first time All of LEDs blink twice after they turn off An IP address is reset 3 All of LEDs light then they turn off from right to left second time All of LEDs blink twice after they turn off And they light again 4 The LEDs turn off from right to left third time After that they turn to keep blinking 5 Reboot the camera The camera settings are reset to the factory default e To reset to the factory default press and hold the RESET switch until all of LEDs blink after 3 times turning off from right to left e f pressing and holding the RESET switch is stopped when the LEDs turning off from right to left is finished 1 time only an IP address is reset 56 Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Dimensions 57 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications Dell Specifications OC PI 5 1 1 Product Specificat
50. room grade Extreme 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 1 Product Overview and Features i 2 1 2 About the System s Components and Accessories 3 e 3 1 2 2 Accessorles ODpllOnS aora rant neret irradia 5 WRITE ATA 6 AA A 7 AA Tem 7 1 3 2 Camera Body Part Names 8 1 3 3 Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera 9 1 3 4 Interchangeable Lens MOUNtS 11 Chapter 2 Setup 13 2 1 Connecting the systemM 14 Zobel A A eo o e EEE A 14 2 1 2 Connecting the AC Power SUpPplY i 15 2 2 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to PC 16 22l 18 4 216 10 8 e o ee ee 17 2 9 PEV sizione dita aida brinda da aida aida 18 24 S 21 2 4 1 IP address setup for PC nennen 21 2 4 2 Windows Firewall Setup 23 2 4 3 Connections of PC and multiple 25 Chapter 3 Functions 27 Whal PEV DOOS Noc 28 3 2 Selecting the Frame Pale usalo waa 29 3 3 Selecting the Resolution
51. roportion of time before and after the trigger can be set as required For example in a situation with a maximum record time of two seconds 0 5 seconds before and 1 5 seconds after the trigger is 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 tke Mau C START 3 5 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 32 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode E LLL ee 2 The more you increase the frame rate or shutter speed of the camera the more the amount of light entering the camera decreases making the displayed image darker Low light mode is a function that temporarily increases the exposure time making the displayed image easier to see to enable you to focus and setup the camera The default shutter speed of this product is 1 50 second 3 7 VARIABLE Setting In the recording conditions settings the frame rate and resolution can be set to the desired v
52. sees 3 14 Using External Synchronization SignalSs i 3 14 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal 3 14 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal 3 14 3 Synchronization with a variable frequency 3 14 4 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording 3 14 5 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording i 3 14 6 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Device Synchronized Recording 3 15 INPUT OUTPUT Signal Settings occccccccccccconnncnnnnccnnnnnannconnnnnnnnnonnnononnnnnnnnnnos 9 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings scsi 3 15 2 OUTPUT Signal Settings iii ES AAPP E OE On Event Gal A A A A IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization i Direct Trigger Direct Start Mode session dia 3 16 3 17 3 18 3 19 Chapter 4 4 1 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF s IP address and Factory Default 4 1 1 4 1 2 Chapter 5 5 1 5 2 Camera IP Address InitializatiON i Reset to the Factory Default
53. setup 50 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 frequency errors e here are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function 160 000fps for UX50 60 000fps 60 001fps 90 000fps x30 is unavailable 90 001fps 500 000fps x20 and x30 are unavailable 500 001fps 700 000fps x8 x10 x20 and x30 are unavailable 700 001fps 800 000fps x6 x8 x10 x20 and x30 are unavailable 3 17 Event Marker Function EEE With the system it is possible to input an external signal during recording at the instant the frame number is stored and during playback you can immediately access or jump to the stored frame numbers event markers This a separate feature from the trigger point by marking interesting points during recording these points can be easily called up for review during playback The event marker can store ten positions within a sequence The frame number recording occurs on the pulse s edge and the next frame after the pulse s edge is input is stored as the event marker Event marker settings can be made with PFV 51 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 18 IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization Re b x XTKC TI TY __ _ _ C lt Cmm lt muTTt T TT m9 9 The system supports IRIG B input and can add an IRIG code to each recorded frame The sample timing for the IRIG
54. status Allow a program through Windows Firewall System and Security Windows Firewall Allowed Programs What are the risks of allowing a program to communicate Allowed programs and features Name BranchCache Content Retrieval Uses HTTP O BranchCache Hosted Cache Client Uses HTTPS BranchCache Hosted Cache Server Uses HTTPS O BranchCache Peer Discovery Uses WSD O Connect to a Network Projector Core Networking O Distributed Transaction Coordinator O File and Printer Sharing O HomeGroup O iSCSI Service Key Management Service O Media Center Extenders Click Allow another program button If the button is gray out Click Change settings before that 23 Allow programs to communicate through Windows Firewall To add change or remove allowed programs and ports click Change settings Home Work Private Public O O O O O El O O O O Remove Allow another program FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 4 Select the installed PFV Ver XXX then click Add button Select the program you want to add or click Browse to find one that is not listed and then dick OK Programs IIIS PFV Ver 3392 Path C Program Files Photron Photron FASTCAM i What are the risks of unblocking a program You can choose which network location types to add this program to id 5 Click OK button an
55. utput polarity on the master camera and then set the slave camera to be operated by that signal Reference e For camera models that can perform synchronized recording or for detailed instructions on making the settings contact Photron at the contact information in 0 Contact Information page 78 47 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 3 15 INPUT OUTPUT Signal Settings 3 15 1 INPUT Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the INPUT connector explained in section 3 12 Contact Information is shown in the chart below There are two INPUT connectors and individual settings can be made for each connector Signal FET Input OV 12V TRIG POS Inputs a positive polarity trigger signal level 2 5V to 12V Positive Polarity FET Input OV 12V TRIG NEG Inputs a negative polarity trigger signal level 2 5V to 12V Negative Polarity o Input OV 12 READY POS Inputs a positive polarity READY signal level 2 5V to 12V READY ON OFF is switched by a pulse input Positive Polarity FET Input OV 12V READY NEG Inputs a negative polarity READY signal level 2 5V to 12V READY ON OFF is switched by a pulse input Negative Polarity o FET Input OV 12V EVENT POS Inputs a positive polarity EVENT signal level 2 5V to 12V EVENT TRIGGER is recorded by a pulse input positive Polarity FET Input OV 12V EVENT
56. voltage category Category Il according to IEC60664 1 Maximum use altitude 2 000m or lower Shock Resistance 100G 10ms 6axes 1000times Performance External Dimensions 120 H x 120 W x 93 D mm excluding protrusion 4 7 W x 4 7 H x 3 6 D Power Voltage Power Consumption Photron has verified two types of AC cables type A standard for Japan USA Canada etc Camera Body and type SE standard for Germany France etc However when those cables cannot properly receive power when plugged in use the proper AC cable for the region s standards and verify that AC cable works properly For inquires regarding the recommended AC cable for each region contact that region s Photron branch office or the distributor 5 1 3 AC DC Adaptor FSP Group Inc Brand Name PROTEK PMP150 14 K21 AC100 240V 47 63Hz 1 63 0 7A Rating Output DC24V 6 25A 49 7 H x 82 W x 207 6 D mm excluding protrusions Weight 970g 59 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 4 Options Dedicated Carrying Case DAQ option Movie analysis software 60 61 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 5 Frame Rate and Resolution FASTCAM Mini UX100 1 280 x 1 024 1 280 x 120 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1 024 1 000 800 720 624 512
57. ynchronization signal from the two systems to use for synchronized recording amp Setting the Master Camera Outputs Synchronization Set the signal output for the master camera which will output the synchronization signal Synchronization signal settings are made with PFV 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode the image displayed is passed through from the camera If the system is in a mode other than LIVE mode check Live on the camera control panel 2 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel 3 Ensure that OUTPUT1 is set SYNC POS 4 Ensure that OUTPUT2 is set TRIG POS 43 FASTCAM Mini UX50 100 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Functions 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 PFV 1 Input a synchronization signal to the slave camera Connect the master camera s INPUT1 connector and the slave camera s INPUT1 connector with a BNC cable When a synchronization signal is input to INPUT1 connector SYNC IN LED yellow on the slave camera s back side lights 2 Ensure the camera mode is LIVE a live image is displayed If the camera mode is set others check on LIVE at the control panel 3 Select I O at Camera Option of the control pane

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