Typhoon Camera - User Guide
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1. W Camera not connected bol 2 i Re ii Cii 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 12 Tritech International Ltd Operation Typhoon Camera w Connection routine in progress a B Fe OL w Camera connected successfully o mir Re The Comms Window will indicate the ASCII strings that are being sent to and received from the camera and any errors that may occur This window can be opened by selecting it from the Windows menu CommsWindow w Once connected successfully the main controls for the camera will become available and the screen should look as follows Typhoon Camera File Window Setup InvertMode Auto Exposure Help White Balance Auto Manual Red ain jay Blue Gain 70 Adjust Both Gel f Seral Comms Available COM Ports Send Alive to Camera Read DIP Switch Positions Video Module Type Reset To Default Settings Misc Commands M Digital Slow Shutter On Light Output Control On M Backlight Compensation I IR Cut Fiter l 1R Colour Wide Dynamic Control Wide Dynamic Control On Po Advanced Wide Dynamic Range Wide Dynamic Range z Frame Noise Reduction T Frame Noise Reduction On Type Auto 1 FNR Level E C Fast 1 95 i Nomal 3 6s C Slow 6 03 Camera Firmware Version V4 1 The Preview Window The Preview Window is available by selecting it from the Windows menu 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 132. Tritech International Ltd Operation Typhoon Camera ee hmm Start Resolution Im Stop age Settings It is possible to connect to the camera and generate a preview prior to establishing control communications as detailed above but the image displayed will merely be with the default settings for the camera and it will not be possible to control it The Preview Window relies on having a working video capture device installed on the operating system and it talks directly to the camera using this system The first time that the preview is started it will be necessary to configure and select the correct video capture device and a dialog will open automatically the first time that the Start button is pressed Any subsequent changes can be made by selecting the Settings button Video Source ajx Capture Source Device Settings Camera Controls Select a Video Device USB2 0 Grabber 7 Select a Video Source Video Composite ok Cancel Apply 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 14 Tritech International Ltd Operation i Note Typhoon Camera The actual Video Device and Video Source shown will vary depending on the type of video capture hardware present in the computer yr Pr Capture File Fath It is possible to capture still images from the video preview by clicking on the Capture Image button and the manner in which these are stored can be controlled from the main program Set
3. connect the camera to a computer for testing or operation it will be necessary to construct an appropriate test cable The pin out diagram for units fitted with the Tritech 6 pin standard water block is shown in the specification section for any other connectors it will be necessary to refer to the documentation that was provided with the camera to establish the correct wiring scheme To connect to a computer it will be necessary to provide the camera a minimum of three connections 1 The RS232 serial for passing control commands 2 DC Power and ground 3 The video capture output 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 10 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera 4 Operation 4 1 Overview The camera is compatible with any video recorders or monitors working on the PAL or NTSC standards Note The typhoon 1s designed for use under water While in use the surrounding water will have a cooling effect on the body and use out of water should be kept to a minimum to avoid shortening the life of the electrical components During power up there will be a delay of several seconds while the camera module initialises During this time the monitor will remain dark 4 2 Graphical User Interface The Typhoon camera is supplied with software which provides a user interface that can control the functions of the camera and display the image output This is useful for bench testing prior to deployment and can also be used for simple setups where
4. custom configurations video preview reset default settings Other features Digital Slow Shutter DSS Back light compensation auto focus Wide Dynamic Range WDR auto manual white balance video freeze frame noise reduction minimum focus length adjustment 1 5 Options Video Line Driver Up to 1500m with good quality RG59 coaxial cable Connector options Schilling 7 pin SeaNet Burton Seacon 5506 Series Subconn BH and MCBH Series 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 7 Tritech International Ltd Specification Typhoon Camera 1 6 Standard Connector Pin Out The standard connector fitted to the Typhoon camera is the Tritech International Ltd 6 pin 4000m water block Other connectors are available and for the standard pin out for analogue or serial control for alternative connectors please refer to the original purchase order for the camera or contact Tritech International Ltd technical support inl Fanetion pPMeh WEOBE V6 TL AutoFoous 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 8 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera 2 Introduction The Typhoon colour zoom camera incorporates the latest innovations in CCD sensor technology enhanced by digital signal processing to adjust the shutter speed white balance and back lighting to maximise the low light working capabilities A switch mode power supply board provides all the necessary voltages for the camera module The module is controlled internally by RS232 providing full adjus
5. the camera is connected directly to a computer The software is designed to work with the Microsoft Windows operating system Note In order to enable communication with the camera it will be necessary to construct an interface cable between it and the computer It will also be necessary to have an appropriate video capture card installed or a USB video capture device and a free RS232 serial port Note that some RS232 to USB converters are problematic and for a recommendation of a compatible converter please contact Tritech International Ltd If integrating with other Tritech equipment the SeaHub unit can provide RS232 ports and also power to the camera Note Any settings altered while running the GUI are not persistent and power cycling the camera will restore the default setup 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 11 Tritech International Ltd Operation Typhoon Camera Caution The Typhoon camera is designed for operation underwater where the surrounding liquid will have a cooling effect using the camera body as a heatsink Extended operation above water is not recommended because this may limit the life of the electronic components Connecting a camera 5 Typhoon Camera File Window c Art Oi f Jom Curent Config File Slow 6 05 Not Connected Seral Comms Available COM Ports Not Connected Focus Control f Manual ne Min Focus Length O x Setup InvertMode Auto Exposu
6. 01 5 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera 1 Specification 1 1 Dimensions Diagram nN D Q 9 Shows standard aluminium alloy housing 06 Not to scale dimensions in mm 1 2 Electrical Properties Electrical Properties 12 to 30V DC Zoom amp focus control Analog 12 to 24V DC or RS232 serial interface Power consumption SW at 24V 1 3 Physical Properties Temperature range 20 C to 50 C storage 10 C to 35 C operating Shock DEF STAN 00 35 Part 3 chapter 2 03 30g for 6ms in each axis while operating DEF STAN 00 35 Part 3 chapter 2 01 Sinusoidal sweep amp dwell in each axis from 5 to 150Hz at 10g Standard connector Tritech 6 pin Hard anodised aluminium alloy stainless steel 316 or titanium alloy 6AL4V 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 6 Tritech International Ltd Specification Typhoon Camera 1 4 Optical Properties Sensitivity with IR cut 1 0 lux at 1 60s_ shutter 1 0 lux at 1 50s_ shutter 0 1 lux at 1 4s shutter speed 0 1 lux at 1 3s shutter speed 0 05 lux at 1 2s shutter 0 05 lux at 1s shutter speed Sensitivity with IR cut approx 0 01 lux approx 0 01 lux filter off B amp W 1 4s shutter speed B amp W 1 3s shutter speed Vertical resolution 540 lines 1 4s_ shutter 470 lines 1 3s shutter speed speed CCD Module 1 4 progressive scan Viewing angle 66 in water diagonal 3 6mm to 82 8mm f 1 6 to f 3 6 Ivanoff water corrected optics GUI functions Save load
7. Typhoon Camera User Guide 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 Tritech yy Outstanding Performance in Underwater Technology Typhoon Camera Tritech International Ltd The copyright in this document is the property of Tritech International Ltd The document is supplied by Tritech International Ltd on the understanding that it may not be copied used or disclosed to others except as authorised in writing by Tritech International Ltd Tritech International Ltd reserves the right to change modify and update designs and specifications as part of their ongoing product development programme All product names are trademarks of their respective companies 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 2 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera Table of Contents PASTS OC OO ges occ pen E E ae suas E E vase cesvencese Genteeee aaveiesenes 4 NY AML V INS YW ONG sagt scaciectecieaatncea E 5 ooe 00 er 186 UE SE E E enn ee ee E T 6 Le Dimension Da Cami sacer a E O RS 6 1 2 Elecmical PrOpeErGS ee een ns E 6 We ey SCAN Propere eE E E E 6 14 Optical TOC RSS sossrsiimirrs irnn E EE NE NEE 7 bo ODPO ic Rene eee E E E EE E 7 1 6 Standard Connector PIM QU seiren rnr E EE 8 Zoe TINO UIA CTIOM ss ctewatneaitaaas E E E E EE E E stereos 9 Bree MIMS Cl ET a a OA E A A EOE E E E E E E 10 SA E TEG Ces 11 0 1c Ree EE E EES 10 Tee TECDE WV WAM a E 10 OT O a E E E EE 11 Ae ON E ON e E are E E 11 A Grap hcal User MOT aC eera aa E E 11 d de Usina OMer Inir cos
8. ensor used in digital cameras Short for communications When used in the context of computers typically it refers to the Microsoft Windows designation of a serial communications port in this instance it may be given a number COM3 for example In the context of sonar hardware it can be used to refer to the circuit board that controls the communication to the surface Direct Current Graphical User Interface National Television System Committee an analogue television standard used in most of North America Phase Alternating Line an analogue television colour encoding system Traditional name for a series of standards for serial binary data control signals The 4000m depth rated connector developed by Tritech International Ltd for their subsea equipment Universal Serial Bus 21 Tritech International Ltd
9. lable from the menu in the form of the Invert Mode and Auto Exposure 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 16 Tritech International Ltd Operation Invert Mode 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 17 Typhoon Camera The preview with Invert Mode turned off Vertical invert Reverse invert Tritech International Ltd Operation Tuning Value ELS mor eee Fes Fo Bens Fiz FIF F24 F34 sib Fone ete dit ete A ey Sethe E ea Saving Camera Setup AGE Tuning Value E r UJE HdE 1206 1848 2408 HdE Typhoon Camera Mirror invert Depending on the option selected from the Auto Exposure menu this dialog will enable different areas The automatic control is often sufficient for most applications but if desired the shutter speed can be slowed manually This is especially useful for low light conditions but a stable platform will be required if the shutter speed is reduced significantly turning on Frame Noise Reduction may help to reduce any distortions from a low shutter speed The camera will automatically reset to defaults during a power cycle but it is possible to store the command setup in a configuration file and load that instead of manually changing all the settings each time the camera is used To create a configuration file first connect to the camera and set all the controls to the desired positions and then click on Save Config from the File menu ED Note To load a c
10. ol On I Backlight Compensation I IR Cut Filter TR Colour Wide Dynamic Control l Wide Dynamic Control On Advanced Wide Dynamic Range mememe naea Vide Dynamic Range 2 Frame Noise Reduction T Frame Noise Reduction On Type Auto 1 CND Suet z 1a Lee _ Digital oom l Continuous Instant foom Velocity C Fast 1 93 f Normal 3 65 Slow 60s Focus Control f Auto ee C Manual es Min Focus Length em i im Typhoon Camera Other control commands the default settings are usually optimal but may be changed if desired Digital Slow Shutter On is useful for low light conditions Toggle between enable or disable the Wide Dynamic Control and when enabled select which type of control to use This can be useful for enhancing images in low light conditions Enable the frame noise reduction which helps to enhance the image 1f there is a lot of suspended particles such as sediment within the water column The zoom control changes the manner in which the camera zooms and also provides zoom in and zoom out buttons The Instant check box will automatically apply a digital zoom and the Continuous option is for enabling the zoom to seamlessly transition between optical and digital while it is zooming It is usually sufficient to have the camera auto focus but if desired this can be turned off and a manual focus undertaken using the control buttons Additional control is avai
11. onfiguration it will be necessary to connect to the camera first 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 18 Tritech International Ltd Operation Typhoon Camera 4 3 Using Other Interfaces It is possible to direcly control the camera through an RS232 cable and serial console without using the Tritech Graphical User Interface To do this or to develop a custom interface please refer to the complete list of serial commands in the Software Development Kit section of the Typhoon Camera Workshop Manual document reference 0708 SOM 00002 which 1s available for download from www tritech co uk 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 19 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera 5 Maintenance ED Note There are no user serviceable parts within the camera and it should not be necessary to disassemble the unit during normal usage After submersion the camera should be inspected for any obvious signs of corrosion and should be cleaned of any debris or marine growth The unit can be cleaned with a mild soap solution ensuring that the connector 1s fully dried before reconnecting 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 20 Tritech International Ltd Glossary ASCII CCD COM DC GUI NTSC PAL RS232 Tritech waterblock USB 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 Typhoon Camera American Standard Code for Information Interchange a character encoding scheme originally based on the English alphabet Charge coupled device an electronic light s
12. re Help Scan For Cameras Connect to Camera Zoom Control Digital oom Continuous if Instant foom Velocity Fast 1 53 System Commands Get Camera Version Send Alive to Camera White Balance f Auto Manual Red Gain fa SJ Blue Gain 79 Adjust Both a Freeze Wideo Read DIP Switch Positions Video Module Type ot Control Board Bypass Reset To Defaut Settings Reset Camera Mise Commands E Digtal Slow Shutter On Wide Dynamic Control Wide Dynamic Control On Advanced Wide Dynamic Range T Wide Dynamic Range 2 Frame Noise Reduction Cc im l Light Output Control On Frame Noise Reduction On Type Auto 1 FNR Level E Nonmeal 3 65 is Backlight Compensation IR Cut Fitter 8 Colour When the user interface is initially started it will detect any RS232 serial ports that are in the system and list them under Available COM ports Clicking on Scan For Cameras will detect any cameras connected to the RS232 ports and highlight the available connections in with green text Serial Comms Not Connected Available COM Ports It will then be necessary to click on the appropriate COM port and then click Connect to Camera This will initialise the connection routine which and progress is displayed in the Comms Window and completion is indicated by a the red square turning green
13. s will be announced at regular intervals This manual may not detail every aspect of operation and for the latest revision of the manual please refer to www tritech co uk Tritech International Ltd can only undertake to provide software support of systems loaded with the software in accordance with the instructions given in this manual It is the customer s responsibility to ensure the compatibility of any other package they choose to use 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 4 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera Warning Symbols Throughout this manual the following symbols may be used where applicable to denote any particular hazards or areas which should be given special attention Note This symbol highlights anything which would be of particular interest to the reader or provides extra information outside of the current topic Important When this is shown there is potential to cause harm to the device due to static discharge The components should not be handled without appropriate protection to prevent such a discharge occurring Caution This highlights areas where extra care is needed to ensure that certain delicate components are not damaged Warning DANGER OF INJURY TO SELF OR OTHERS Where this symbol is present there is a serious risk of injury or loss of life Care should be taken to follow the instructions correctly and also conduct a separate Risk Assessment prior to commencing work 0708 SOM 00001 Issue
14. senie nue oeomaereennucuensmouete uaasuert 19 Je Me AE a E E EA 20 GOS AIN A E E E E E E 21 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 3 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera Help amp Support First please read this manual thoroughly particularly the Troubleshooting section if present If a warranty is applicable further details can be found in a Warranty Statement at the end of the manual Tritech International Ltd can be contacted as follows Mail Tritech International Ltd Peregrine Road Westhill Business Park Westhill Aberdeenshire AB32 6JL UK Y Telephone 44 0 1224 744 111 ta Fax 44 0 1224 741 771 Email support tritech co uk Website www tritech co uk Prior to contacting Tritech International Ltd please ensure that the following is available 1 The Serial Numbers of the product and any Tritech International Ltd equipment connected directly or indirectly to it 2 Software or firmware revision numbers 3 A clear fault description 4 Details of any remedial action implemented Contamination 9 If the product has been used in a contaminated or hazardous environment you must de contaminate the product and report any hazards prior to returning the unit for repair Under no circumstances should a product be returned that is contaminated with radioactive material The name of the organisation which purchased the system is held on record at Tritech International Ltd and details of new software or hardware package
15. tment of all camera functions In addition external voltage controls are provided for focus and zoom A three stage line driver is available to compensate for cable attenuation of the video signal The camera module is protected from damage in the event of an accidental disconnection a water corrected lens is fitted to optimise picture quality and the overall package provides an extremely robust unit for use in harsh environments O Note The camera is factory configured to be either PAL or NTSC if a change is desired to an existing product please contact Tritech International Ltd for the available options 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 9 Tritech International Ltd Typhoon Camera 3 Installation 3 1 General Guidelines The unit should be clamped securely around the body tube Non metallic clamps are preferable to reduce the risk of corrosion It may not be possible to determine the orientation prior to installation so it is advisable to install the camera in such a way that rotation of the unit is possible to correct for any mis alignment of the displayed image i Caution Ensure the correct polarity of the power supply cable prior to connecting the lead Incorrect polarity may cause damage to the internal electronics Before attaching the connector to the camera ensure that the O ring gasket is in position and lightly smeared with lubricant Dow Corning 111 or equivalent is recommended 3 2 Test Cable Wiring To
16. up menu lol x C TyphoonCaptures ot Base File Name Image Camera Commands The directory is where all the images are stored and the Base File Name isa suffix attached to each image file The images are then stored in ascending numerical order for example Image_1 jpg Image_2 jpg and so on It is possible to control all of the Typhoon camera functions from the GUI and changes are shown immediately on the Preview Window if it is open These settings will be reset to default when power is removed White Balance i Auto C Manual Red Gain int 7 Blue Gain 25 ars T E z n hi ies Adjust Both LEI System Commands Get Camera Version Send Alive to Camera Read DIP Switch Positions Video Module Type Control Board Bypass Reset To Default Settings Reset Camera 0708 SOM 00001 Issue 01 Select whether to automatically adjust the white balance or apply a manual adjustment Query the camera for information regarding the version number or hardware settings The Control Board Bypass passes control directly to the camera module bypassing the functions from the camera GUI Reset To Default Settings isthe equivalent ofa power cycle and will set the camera to the settings as determined by the internal dip switch positions which can be checked with Read DIP Switch Positions 15 Tritech International Ltd Operation Misc Commands Digital Slow Shutter On E Light Output Contr
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