Mikrotron eosens TS3 User Manual
eosens TS3
High-Speed Handheld Camera
User Manual
2013-3
110S-3000M
T3 User Manual
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Chapter Summary
Chapter 1, TS3 Product Overview
The first chapter contains general information regarding the TS3 product family, common
applications for which the camera is used, and the basic guide to the component parts of the camera.
Look here for the names and locations of all camera controls and indicators.
Chapter 2, Geng Started
This chapter guides the user through the camera setup process from unpacking the camera to
ttaching, connecting, or installing the pieces necessary to begin using the camera: i.e. the power
a
supply and/or battery, lenses, mass memory devices, etc., as well as optional devices such as
triggers, monitors, PCs, etc.
Chapter 3, Camera Setup
This chapter is about learning to use the TS3 user interface and setting the camera up for use,
including naming the camera and setting up the time. It also covers controls for the built-in
LCD display, connecting with an external display, and connecting the TS3 to a computer
network.
Chapter 4, Recording with the TS3
Chapter 4 covers the recording process from setting up the recording parameters to Arming
and Triggering the camera. It also covers bit selection, image processing and saving the imagery
in its different formats.
Chapter 5, Synchronizing Cameras
Cameras may be synchronized to external timing devices as well as to other cameras. This
chapter tells you how to do it on the TS3.
Chapter 6, TS3 Web-Applicaon
TS3 camera’s Web-Application makes it easy to control the camera from virtually any device that
can attach to a network and run a standard internet browser. No need to load any software!
Chapter 6 walks you through the Web-App and how to control the camera, and capture and
manage imagery with it.
Chapters 7 and 8, FasMoon
FasMotion is MIKROTRON proprietary camera control software for setting up and controlling the
TS3 with a PC via GigE connection. Chapter 7 covers the setup portion. Chapter 8 covers recording
with FasMotion.
Appendices and Applicaon Notes
Technical details are to be found in these sections. They include a glossary of terms, camera and
sensor specifications, lens FOV vs. resolutions t
focus adjustment procedures, system optimization and much more.
ables, an index, connector schematics, and back
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Contents
Copyrights and Disclaimer .................................................................................................... i
Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................... i
Reader Response ...................................................................................................................................... i
Contact ...................................................................................................................................................... i
Chapter Summary ................................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 1, TS3 Product Overview ............................................................................................................. ii
Chapter 2, Geng Started ........................................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 3, Camera Setup
Chapter 4, Recording with the TS3 ............................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 5, Synchronizing Cameras ............................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 6, TS3 Web-Applicaon ............................................................................................................... ii
Chapters 7 and 8, FasMoon
Appendices and Applicaon Notes
1 TS3 Product Overview ........................................................................................................ 1
1-1 TS3 Product Descripon ...................................................................................................................... 1
1-2 TS3 Product Dierenaon ................................................................................................................. 2
1-3 TS3 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ............................................................................................ 3
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2 TS3 Geng Started ........................................................................................................... 7
2-1 Unpacking the Camera ....................................................................................................................... 7
2-2 Installing the Lens ............................................................................................................................... 7
2-3 Powering Up, Charging, and Power Down ........................................................................................... 8
2-4 TS3 Memory and Mass Storage Opons ............................................................................................ 10
3 TS3 Camera Setup ............................................................................................................ 13
3-1 Camera Display and Menu Navigaon Buons .................................................................................. 13
3-2 Using the Touchscreen ...................................................................................................................... 14
3-3 Controlling the Displays .................................................................................................................... 15
3-4 Connecng to a PC via Ethernet ........................................................................................................ 16
3-5 Using the TS3 with a PC .................................................................................................................... 17
3-6 TS3 Name the Camera ...................................................................................................................... 18
3-7 Seng the Time .............................................................................................................................. 19
3-8 Storage Setup ................................................................................................................................... 20
3-9 Conguraon and Camera Informaon ............................................................................................. 21
3-10 Reset .............................................................................................................................................. 21
4 Recording with the TS3 .................................................................................................... 22
4-1 Seng Frame Rate and Resoluon ................................................................................................... 22
4-2 Seng Shuer Speed ....................................................................................................................... 24
4-3 Low Light Mode ................................................................................................................................ 25
4-4 Seng Bit Depth
4-5 Conguring the Trigger
4-6 Black Level Calibraon ...................................................................................................................... 27
4-8 Autosave .......................................................................................................................................... 29
4-10 Image Processing ............................................................................................................................ 32
4-11 Custom Color Correcon
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4-12 Saving Images to Mass Storage ....................................................................................................... 35
5 Synchronizing Cameras ................................................................................................... 37
5-1 Sync In .............................................................................................................................................. 37
5-2 Sync Out ........................................................................................................................................... 38
5-3 Master/Slave Setup .......................................................................................................................... 39
5-4 External Source Sync ......................................................................................................................... 40
6 Using the Web App .......................................................................................................... 42
6-1 Web App Overview ........................................................................................................................... 42
6-2 Camera Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 43
6-3 Storage Sengs Tab .......................................................................................................................... 44
6-4 Record Sengs ................................................................................................................................. 45
6-5 Record Controls ................................................................................................................................ 46
6-6 Display Sengs Tab .......................................................................................................................... 47
6-7 Arm, Trigger, Live, and Review Buons ............................................................................................. 47
6-8 Review Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 48
7 FasMoon Setup .............................................................................................................. 50
7-1 Install FasMoon Camera Control Soware ...................................................................................... 50
7-2 Connect the Camera to a Network .................................................................................................... 52
7-3 FasMoon Applicaon Window ........................................................................................................ 53
7-4 Controlling the Image Displays .......................................................................................................... 54
7-5 Name the Camera ............................................................................................................................. 56
7-6 Camera Time and Date ..................................................................................................................... 56
7-7 Connect to a TS3 Outside FasMoon ................................................................................................ 57
7-8 Storage Setup ................................................................................................................................... 59
7-9 Conguraons .................................................................................................................................. 60
7-10 Reboot and Power Down ................................................................................................................ 60
7-11 Camera Informaon ........................................................................................................................ 61
8 Recording with FasMoon ............................................................................................... 62
8-1 Seng Frame Rate and Resoluon ................................................................................................... 62
8-2 Seng Shuer Speed ....................................................................................................................... 63
8-3 Seng Bit Depth .............................................................................................................................. 64
8-4 Conguring the Trigger .................................................................................................................... 64
8-5 Black Level Calibraon ...................................................................................................................... 65
8-6 Record: Arm and Trigger ................................................................................................................... 65
8-7 Autosave .......................................................................................................................................... 67
8-8 Reviewing Captured Imagery: Playback............................................................................................. 68
8-9 Image Processing .............................................................................................................................. 70
8-10 Custom Color Correcon ................................................................................................................. 71
8-11 Saving Images to Mass Storage ....................................................................................................... 73
Appendices ........................................................................................................................ 75
Appendix A: Denion of terms ............................................................................................................. 75
Appendix B: TS3 Specicaons ............................................................................................................... 78
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Appendix C: TS3 Record / Resoluon Tables ........................................................................................... 79
Appendix D: Power and I/O Connecons ................................................................................................ 82
Appendix E: Adjusng Back Focus ........................................................................................................... 84
Appendix F: Camera Status LEDs ............................................................................................................. 86
Appendix G: Contents of Frame.txt le ................................................................................................... 87
Appendix H: TS3 Updates ....................................................................................................................... 88
Appendix I: Physical Measurements ....................................................................................................... 89
Appendix J: Crop Factor .......................................................................................................................... 90
Appendix K: Paron Capture (CAP) File Format .................................................................................... 91
Applicaon Notes ............................................................................................................... 93
Applicaon Note 1: Histograms .............................................................................................................. 93
Applicaon Note 2: Understanding Bit Depth
Applicaon Note 3: Trigger Posion and the Circular Buer
Applicaon Note 4: Frame Rate, Resoluon, and Exposure ................................................................... 101
Applicaon Note 5: Opmizing System for Image Transfers .................................................................. 102
Applicaon Note 6: Choosing an Image File Format
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Table of Figures
Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View ........................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View ...................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View .......................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open) ................................................................................................... 5
Figure 1-5: TS3 Boom View .................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2-1: Baery Access Door ............................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2-2: Baery Charge Indicator on Status Bar ................................................................................... 9
Figure 2-3: Mass Storage ........................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 2-4: USB-OTG on the TS3 ............................................................................................................. 12
Figure 3-1: System Menu ....................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-2: Touchscreen Menu ............................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3-3: Touchscreen Calibraon ....................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3-4: LCD Display Controls ............................................................................................................. 15
Figure 3-5: HDMI Controls ...................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 3-6: TS3 to PC Connecons ......................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-7: Network Menu ..................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-8: Stac IP Dialog Box ............................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3-9: Web Browser Screen ............................................................................................................ 17
Figure 3-10: TS3 in Windows Explorer .................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3-11: Camera Name Menu .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3-12: Keypad Dialog Boxes .......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-13: Time Format Menu ............................................................................................................. 19
Figure 3-14: Storage Menu ..................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-15: Session ............................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-16: System Explore Dialog: File Stacks ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-17: File Acon Dialog ............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 4-1: Frame Rate and Resoluon Menu ......................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-2: Advanced Record Sengs .................................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-3: Shuer Speed Menu ............................................................................................................ 24
Figure 4-4: Low Light Menu .................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 4-5: Trigger Posion .................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 4-6: External Trigger .................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 4-7: Black Level Calibraon and Sengs ...................................................................................... 27
Figure 4-8: Camera LED .......................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 4-9: Progress: Armed TS3 ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 4-10: Recording Progress: Triggered TS3 ...................................................................................... 29
Figure 4-11: Autosave Dialog ................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 4-12: Playback Buons ................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 4-13: Image Pipeline .................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 4-14: Image Processing Opons ................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4-15: White Balance Dialog ......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4-16: Custom White Balance ....................................................................................................... 34
Figure 4-17: RGB Control Dialog ............................................................................................................. 34
Figure 4-18: Save Dialog Boxes .......................................................................................................... 36
Figure 5-1: Sync In Sengs Dialog .......................................................................................................... 37
Figure 5-2: Sync In Per Second ............................................................................................................... 38
Figure 5-3: Sync Out Per Frame .............................................................................................................. 38
Figure 5-4: Sync Pass Thru ...................................................................................................................... 39
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Figure 5-5: Master and Slave Cameras ................................................................................................... 39
Figure 5-6: External Sync: Local Grouping ............................................................................................... 40
Figure 5-7: External Sync: Distributed Grouping ..................................................................................... 41
Figure 6-1: Address bar (Chrome) .......................................................................................................... 42
Figure 6-2: Applicaon Window Camera Tab .......................................................................................... 42
Figure 6-3: Camera Tab .......................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 6-4: Network Conguraon Dialog .............................................................................................. 43
Figure 6-5: Storage Sengs Tab ............................................................................................................. 44
Figure 6-6: Explore Window ................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 6-7: Record Sengs Tab .............................................................................................................. 45
Figure 6-8: Record Sengs Tab--Advanced Sengs ............................................................................... 46
Figure 6-9: Record Controls Tab ............................................................................................................. 46
Figure 6-10: Display Sengs Tab ............................................................................................................ 47
Figure 6-11: Arm, Trigger, Live and Review Buons ................................................................................ 47
Figure 6-12: Web-App Review and Save ................................................................................................. 48
Figure 6-13: Video Review Tab ............................................................................................................... 49
Figure 6-14: Download Informaon Box ................................................................................................. 49
Figure 7-1: FasMoon Installaon .......................................................................................................... 50
Figure 7-2: FasMoon Install Locaon .................................................................................................... 50
Figure 7-3: FasMoon Start Folder ......................................................................................................... 51
Figure 7-4: FasMoon Install Progress .................................................................................................... 51
Figure 7-5: FasMoon Installaon Complete .......................................................................................... 51
Figure 7-6: FasMoon “Find Camera” Icon ............................................................................................. 52
Figure 7-7: FasMoon “Find Cameras” Dialog ........................................................................................ 52
Figure 7-8: FasMoon Applicaon Window ........................................................................................... 53
Figure 7-9: Video Control Pane .............................................................................................................. 54
Figure 7-11: User Preferences ................................................................................................................ 54
Figure 7-10: View Menu ......................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 7-12: Gamma Comparison ........................................................................................................... 55
Figure 7-14: Time and Date Conguraon .............................................................................................. 56
Figure 7-13: HDMI Sengs .................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 7-15: Web-Applicaon ................................................................................................................ 57
Figure 7-16: Open TS3 Media in Windows Explorer ................................................................................ 58
Figure 7-17: FasMoon Storage Sengs Tab .......................................................................................... 59
Figure 7-18: FasMoon Camera Explorer ................................................................................................ 59
Figure 7-19: FasMoon Camera Menu ................................................................................................... 60
Figure 7-20: Camera Informaon ........................................................................................................... 61
Figure 8-1: Record Sengs Tab .............................................................................................................. 62
Figure 8-2: Shuer Sengs .................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 8-3: Trigger Conguraon ............................................................................................................ 64
Figure 8-4: Conguraon menu: Black Level Calibraon ......................................................................... 65
Figure 8-5: Record Progress Bar: Armed ................................................................................................. 66
Figure 8-6: Record Progress Bar: Triggered ............................................................................................. 66
Figure 8-7: Video Review tab and Video Controls ................................................................................... 67
Figure 8-8: Autosave Setup Dialog ......................................................................................................... 68
Figure 8-9: Video Controls (Playback) ..................................................................................................... 69
Figure 8-10: Image Pipeline .................................................................................................................... 70
Figure 8-11: Display Sengs .................................................................................................................. 71
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Figure 8-12: Custom White Balance ....................................................................................................... 72
Figure 9-1: Sync I/O Cable Drawing ........................................................................................................ 83
Figure 9-2: Sync I/O Camera Interface Schemac ................................................................................... 83
Figure 9-3: Focus Chart .......................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 9-4: C-Mount ............................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 9-5: Navitar 50mm f/95 Lens ....................................................................................................... 85
Figure 9-6: Camera Status LEDs .............................................................................................................. 86
Figure 9-7: Camera Update Screens........................................................................................................ 88
Figure 9-8: Physical Measurements ........................................................................................................ 89
Figure 9-9: Crop Factor 1280 x 1024 ....................................................................................................... 90
Figure 9-10: Crop Factor 1280 x 720 ....................................................................................................... 90
Figure 9-11: Crop Factor 800 x 600
Figure 9-12: CAP File Diagram
Figure 10-1: Histogram: Linear Gradient
Figure 10-2: Histogram: Mono-tonal ...................................................................................................... 93
Figure 10-3: Histogram: Linear Gradient
Figure 10-4: High...Mid...and Low 8 Bits of the same Image ................................................................... 96
Figure 10-5: Circular Buer Fills and Images Shi Posion ...................................................................... 97
Figure 10-6: Circular Buer Fills and Images Shi Posion
Figure 10-7: Circular Buer Overowing ................................................................................................ 98
Figure 10-8: Circular Buer End Trigger
Figure 10-9: Packet Delay Spinner ........................................................................................................ 103
Figure 10-10: FasMoon Shortcut ........................................................................................................ 104
Figure 10-11: FasMoon Shortcut Properes
Figure 10-12: Memory Usage in Task Manager ..................................................................................... 107
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Table of Tables
Table 1-1: TS3100-L and TS3100-S Models ................................................................................................ 2
Table 1-2: Part Number Legend ................................................................................................................ 2
Table 1-3: Camera Part Locaons ............................................................................................................. 3
Table 2-1: Package Contents: ................................................................................................................... 7
Table 2-2: Lens Selecon .......................................................................................................................... 8
Table 2-3: ON / OFF Buon .................................................................................................................... 10
Table 2-4: Baery LED States ................................................................................................................. 10
Table 2-5: TS3 Mass Storage Funconality .............................................................................................. 12
Table 3-1: Menu Terminology ................................................................................................................ 13
Table 3-2: Network LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 16
Table 4-1: Frame Rates and Resoluons ................................................................................................. 22
Table 4-2: Frame Rates and Shuer Speeds ............................................................................................ 24
Table 4-3: Playback Control .................................................................................................................... 31
Table 4-4: Playback Rates ....................................................................................................................... 31
Table 4-5: Image File Save Opons ......................................................................................................... 35
Table 7-1: TS3 Network LEDs .................................................................................................................. 52
Table 8-1: Sample Frame Rates and Resoluons ..................................................................................... 65
Table 8-2: Camera Control Buons ......................................................................................................... 69
Table 8-3: File Save Opons ................................................................................................................... 73
Table 9-1: Denions ............................................................................................................................. 75
Table 9-2: Specicaons ........................................................................................................................ 78
Table 9-3: Resoluons, Rates, and Times ................................................................................................ 79
Table 9-4: Power Pin OUt ....................................................................................................................... 82
Table 9-5: I/O Connector Pin Out ........................................................................................................... 82
Table 9-6: Informaon Status ................................................................................................................. 88
Table 9-7: Crop Factor ............................................................................................................................ 90
Table 9-8: CAP File Format ..................................................................................................................... 92
Table 10-1: Image Transfer Performace ............................................................................................... 105
Table 10-2: Table Stats.txt Moderate_Performance System .................................................................. 105
Table 10-3: Missing Frames on a Busy System ...................................................................................... 107
Table 10-4: Benet from Jumbo Packets ............................................................................................... 107
Table 10-5: Finding the Correct Packet Delay Value .............................................................................. 108
Table 10-6: File Format Features .......................................................................................................... 110
Table 10-7: Save to SSD Benchmarks .................................................................................................... 110
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1 TS3 Product Overview
1-1 TS3 Product Descripon
The MIKROTRON eosens TS3 is a high-speed digital camera line with models capable of capturing
high resolution 1280 x 1024 pixel images at 500 frames per second and smaller-resolution images
at much higher frame rates. Recording image data at high frame rates makes it possible to play
back high quality video sequences in slow motion, enabling the user a greatly enhanced ability to
analyze events that occur much too quickly for human vision to perceive.
The TS3, with its many modes of operation, including its unique stand alone capabilities, and its high
speed imaging performance, resolution and sensitivity, make it an excellent choice for many different
applications. For ad hoc testing and troubleshooting, when setup time is precious, the TS3 comes
through as a point and shoot camera. For multi-camera use or where the camera might be set up and
left in mo e remote applications, its networking and master/slave capabilities come into play.
MIKROTRON high-speed cameras are
used in hundreds of different industrial
manufacturing sites to analyze motion in
machinery and production line
processes. Reduce jams, speed up line
setup and changeovers, lower scrap and
rejected material costs, and reduce
downtime and maintenance expenses.
Hundreds of universities worldwide use
MIKROTRON cameras for a variety of
research studies. Animal locomotion,
mechanical
engineering, flow visualization,
combustion studies, biomechanics &
kinesiology, physics, chemistry, tensile
testing, and more.
High-speed cameras are used to determine
the effects of blasts on structures or
vehicles or determine the actual firing
times of blast holes and the nature of the
rock movement. Delay detonators provide
the timing blasts needed under specific
blasting onditions. Blast holes firing the
incorrect times reduce rock fragmentation,
effect blast movement, and can increase
blast vibrations
Military customers worldwide use high-speed video to design and test weapons, counter measure
and defensive systems and components. High-speed cameras are key for testing projectiles for
determining ballistics, detonics and fragmentation characteristics; in airborne stores separation;
and in vehicle armor design testing materials and survivability.
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1-2 TS3 Product Dierenaon
MIKROTRON sells a number of different TS3 high-speed digital camera models. These cameras are
offered in either monochrome or color with various high-speed digital image recording capability
using a wide range of recording rates, sensor resolutions, and on-board memory options. The
cameras comprise an 8-bit (mono) or 24-bit(color) pixel resolution for HiSpec models, while the TS3
models boast 10-bit (mono) or 24-bit (color) resolutions. All cameras are equipped with a standard Cmount lens mount, and 1/4-20 tripod mount. Additional lens mount options are available.
TS3 cameras support the following modes of operation
Standalone operation The TS3’s built in 7” LCD display, SSD, SD Card, or USB download, and
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battery power allow it to be fully functional without th connection o a host PC.
Remote operation using MIKROTRON Web Application: With the Web Application, any host
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device with a common Web browser may be used to control the camera.
The TS3 camera housing is made of 100% machined aluminum with a hard black anodized finish. It is
both attractive and extremely durable. LEMO connectors are used for critical power and Sync/
Trigger connections. An aluminum side panel door protects USB-OTG, HDMI, Gig-E, Sync/Trigger,
and Power connectors as well as the SD Card slot when the camera is operating in stand alone mode.
Power is supplied by an AC power adapter or a high-capacity Li-Ion battery.
Table 1-1: TS3100-L and TS3100-S Models
Camera Max Resolution / Frame Rate Standard
Memory
Sensor
Size
Optional
Memory
Optional Solid-State Drive
TS3-100-L (Std): 800 x 600 @1250 fps 4GB 14mm 8GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
TS3-100-S (Full): 1280 x 1024 @ 500 fps 4GB 22.9mm 8GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Table 1-2: Part Number Legend
TS3100XXXxxx
Component Opons Examples
Drive (GB SSD) None/ 064 / 128 / 256
Memory (GB) 4 / 8 TS3100LC4 = Std. Resolution, Color , 4GB (no SSD)
Sensor (Mono/Color) C / M TS3100SM4 = Full Resolution, Mono , 4GB (no SSD)
Model L / S TS3100SM8064 = Full Resolution, Mono , 8GB with 64GB SSD
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1-3 TS3 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Table 1-3: Camera Part Locaons
Camera Part Link to View
LED Indicators “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View” / “Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View”
Arm Button “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
Display Button “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
Menu Button “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
D-Pad (Directional Pad) “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
Trigger Button “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
ON/OFF Button “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
Strap Attachments “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View” / “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
C-Mount “Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View”
C-Mount Lock Screws “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View” / “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Lens Mount Holes “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
1/4-20 Tripod Mounts “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View” / “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
USB Port “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
USB OTG Port “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
SD Card Slot “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Gig-E Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Sync I/O Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
HDMI Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Power Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Battery Door “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Battery Door Latch “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Battery Clasp “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View
Note: See “Appendix I: Physical Measurements” on page 89 for dimensions.
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Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View
Trigger
Button
Battery
LED
Sync
LED
Camera
LED
Storage
LED
Network
LED
MIKROTRON
C-Mount
Power
LED
TS3
Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View
Lens Mount Holes
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Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)
Figure 1-5: TS3 Boom View
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2 TS3 Geng Started
2-1 Unpacking the Camera
Table 2-1: Package Contents:
Part
TS3 Camera X TS3100XXX
C-Mount (factory installed and adjusted on the camera) X
F-Mount (factory installed and adjusted on the camera) X 1105-0200
DC Power Supply-- 110/220VAC, 50/60Hz, 12V @ 4.17A, with IEC 13 socket and 5-pin
LEMO connector (no power cord included)
8 GB SDHC Card X 1105-0270
16 GB SDHC Card X 1105-0271
32 GB SDHC Card X 1105-0272
I/O Cable--1.3 meter with 8-pin LEMO camera connector and BNC connectors for Sync-In,
Sync-Out, and Trigger-In
Wireless Dongle X 1105-0275
Documentation and Software (on thumb drive) X
Battery--Rechargeable Li-Ion 3.7V 15,600mAh (Battery comes fully charged from factory) X 1105-0050
Hoodman 7” LCD Display Cover for glare protectio X 1105-0330
MIKROTRON retails its cameras through independent distributors. MIKROTRON or its distributors
can provide the accessory items required for camera operation according to each customer’s
particular application needs.
STD OPT Part #
X 1105-0250
X 1105-0401
2-2 Installing the Lens
The camera is shipped with a C-mount lens adaptor installed and adjusted at the factory. To install a
C-mount lens, follow these steps:
1. Select a C-mount lens for use with the camera.
NOTE: There are many C-mount lens formats and focal lengths available. The 22.9mm diagonal sensor
of the TS3100L is larger than the light circle produced by many C-mount lenses. This is especially true
for wide angle lenses, but it is dependent on lens design and format. Vignetting (darkening at the
edges of the image), will occur when the image on the sensor, the size and location of which is
dependent on resolution and image to set, is not covered by the image circle of the lens. (See “Table
2-2: Lens Selection .)
2. Remove the lens receptacle cover from the camera’s C-mount. This is a cover that is installed
at the factory to protect the camera optics and sensor from dust contamination
NOTE: Whenever threading lenses on or off the camera, face the camera lens down so that
any contamination on the threads will tend to fall away from the camera rather than into it.
3. Thread the C-mount lens into the lens mount located in the front of the camera. DO NOT
overtighten the lens! The lens should be “finger tight” only--just tight enough that you can adjust
focus and aperture without unscrewing the lens.
NOTE: Limit the time between removal of the receptacle cover and installation of the lens. Dust
could settle on the face of the sensor cover glass and degrade the image quality.
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Table 2-2: Lens Selecon
Resolution Sensor Diagonal Required Lens Format
to avoid noticeable
Vignetting
1280 x 1024 22.9mm 1.3” 3.6 x 2.9M
1024 x 1024 17.5mm 1.3”* 2.9 x 2.9M
800 x 600 14mm 1” 2.2 x 1.7M
640 x 480 11.2mm 2/3” 1.8 x 1.3M
256 x 200 4.5mm 1/3” .72 x .56M
*The 17.5mm diagonal @ 1024 x 1024 is slightly larger than the 16mm specification or 1” C-mount
lenses. Many, but not all 1” format lenses will satisfactorily cover this resolution
This table assumes that the images are centered (no custom offset applied). (See “Table
9-3: Resolutions, Rates, and Times” on page 79.)
Note: All F-mount lenses will easily cover the full 22.9m full resolution image plane.
2-3 Powering Up, Charging, and Power Down
Field of View From 10M with
50mm Lens
The camera can be powered by its rechargeable 3.7V Li-Ion battery or the external 12V power supply.
Both are included with the camera. The battery is fully charged at the factory and is shipped outside the
camera to avoid accidental discharge. The battery door is located on the underside of the camera.
Figure 2-1: Baery Access Door
The Li-Ion battery will power the TS3 for up to several hours, depending on configuration and mode of
operation
NOTE: When a new battery is installed, it must go through one complete discharge/recharge cycle to
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calibrate its internal “gas gauge.” Until that time you will find that the % of charge shown on the
lower right of the camera display as well as on any camera control software will not be correct. (See
“Figure 2-2: Battery Charge Indicator on Status Bar” on page 9.)
Removing the Baery
1. Turn the TS3 upside down to access the battery compartment.
2. Slide the battery door latch to the “open” position. The spring loaded door will open
3. Move the battery clasp away from the edge of the battery. (See “Figure 2-1: Battery
Access Door”.)
Installing the Baery
1. Open the battery door (follow steps 1-2, above).
2. Look into the battery compartment and notice the connector at the bottom and the battery strap.
3. Position the battery strap within the compartment so that it has enough slack to accommodate
the battery but will not bunch up when the battery is installed..
4. Orient the battery appropriately and slide it into the compartment.
5. With the battery seated properly in the compartment, the battery clasp will close, securing it in
place.
6. Fold the loose end of the battery strap over the top of the battery and close the battery access
door.
Figure 2-2: Baery Charge Indicator on Status Bar
7. Slide the battery door latch closed.
8. The TS3 should now power up. If it does not, please follow the instructions below for connectin
the DC power supply and charging the battery.
9. Press the Menu button once to get the menus and status bar to appear on the LCD display.
Aaching the External DC Power Supply
The 12V DC Power Supply operates on 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. The socket is a standard IEC 13, used
worldwide for all types of electronic equipment. The power supply is shipped without power cord so
that the user may use one appropriate for local power outlets.
1. Attach a power cord to the power supply and connect it to an AC power outlet.
2. Attach the power supply output cord to the camera via LEMO connectors. Note that the LEMO
connector is keyed: the red dot on the connector will face the LCD side (back) of the camera.
-88%
88%
Note: If the camera was powered down before connecting the power supply, it will now power up. While
operating on battery power the Battery Status on the Status bar will show a negative number -88%. (See
“Figure 2-2: Battery Charge Indicator on Status Bar”.) When connected to a power supply (with the
battery installed) the number becomes positive. If no battery is present it changes to A/C>.
Charging the Baery
The TS3 battery does not charge automatically when the camera is attached to an external power
supply while operating. Changing mode is initiated by pressing the ON/OFF button. When the
battery is present while the camera is attached to an external power supply, the ON/OFF button will
toggle the camera through three states: 1)normal operation; 2)charging (non operational); 3)O .
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Note: Pressing the ON / OFF button toggles the camera between three Modes if both the battery
and external power supply are present. It toggles the camera between two Modes: On /OFF if either
the battery or the external supply is not present. (See “Table 2-3: ON / OFF Bu on” on page 10.)
Powering Down
If you press the ON/OFF button while the camera is operating, you will get see a message on the
display asking if you wish to turn the camera off. If you click “OK” the camera will either power down
or begin charging. If click “Cancel” or “MENU” the camera will return to its previous operating state.
If you do nothing, the camera will wait approximately 60 seconds, then either begin charging or
power down--it will not return to operating mode until it is powered up again.
Table 2-3: ON / OFF Buon
Battery
Present
X X 1. Operating Power / Camera / Battery (Green, Amber, or Red) Batt: xx
X X 2. Charging Power / Battery (Green, Amber, or Red) (LCD o )
X X 3. O None (LCD o )
X 1. Operating Power / Camera / Battery (Green, Amber, or Red) Batt: xx%
X 2. O (LCD o )
Table 2-4: Baery LED States
External
Supply
X 1. Operating Power / Camera / Battery (Blue) A/C
X 2. O None (LCD o )
Mode
LEDs
The Battery LED changes color depending on the level of charge.
Baery Charge
Operang / Charging Charge Status LED Behavior
Operating >15% Green
Charging > 15% Blinking Green
Operating < 15% > 5% Amber
Charging <15% >5% Blinking Amber
Operating <5% Blinking Red
% Indicator
Charging <5% Blinking Red
Operating Not Installed Blue
2-4 TS3 Memory and Mass Storage Opons
The TS3 camera is equipped with 4GB or 8GB of internal high-speed internal memory. Images stored
in this memory may be reviewed on the camera, external monitor via HDMI, or PC, then saved to any
of four types of mass storage devices:
1. Solid State Hard drive (optional) in talled in the TS3 at the factory.
2. SD Cards (SDHC) inserted by the operator into the SDHC slot on the side of the TS3.
3. USB devices such as thumb drives or USB external hard drives connected via the USB port.
4. Memory devices on a networked PC using FasMotion software (not Web Browser).
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TS3 Solid State Hard Drives (Internal SSD)
Solid state hard drives (SSDs) are available as an option on the L and S series. (See “Table 1-1:
TS3100-L and TS3100-S Models” on page 2.) These drives serve as mass storage devices for the
camera and are installed in the camera at the factory. Image data from the TS3’s high-speed internal
memory may be downloaded to the SSD, thus making room for the next high-speed image capture.
While the SSD does not add to the recording time of the camera (the number of images it can
record in one session), it does allow the user to download large quantities of image data without
ever connecting the TS3 to a PC or other external device.
SD Card
The TS3 is shipped with a 16GB high performance SD Card. This card has two functions
• It can be used as a mass storage device for downloading and distributing images. SD Cards and
card readers are very commonly used storage devices among PC users and photographers.
• Any field software updates for the TS3 from MIKROTRON will be installed via the SD Card.
Note: An SD Card when used for a software update must be reformatted before it can be reused as
a mass storage device. See “Appendix H: TS3 Updates” on page 88.
Figure 2-3: Mass Storage
SD-Card
B-OTG
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SSD
64/128/256GB
USB Thumb Drive
USB Port
Internal High-Speed Memory
(2GB or 4GB or 8GB)
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USB Port
The TS3 will act as a Host to any USB mass storage device connected at the USB port. (See “TS3 Top
View” on page 4.) Image data may be saved to these devices.
USB-On The Go!
The USB-OTG port allows the camera to be
connected as a slave to any PC using a USB-A
to USB-Micro-B cable. Once connected via the
TS3’s OTG port, any mass storage device on the
camera can be accessed by the PC. This includes
an SD Card, Solid State Drive, or thumb drive in
the USB port. To use this option
1. Power up the camera.
2. Install thumb drive and/or SD Card in the
camera.
Attach the camera to the PC via the camera’s USB-OTG port, which is next to the SD Card slot on the
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side of the camera. (See ”TS3 Side View (Door open)” on page 5.) As each device is located by the PC
an Autoplay window on the PC will open. This is a very simple way to transfer image data to a PC.
This is for file access only --there is no way to control the camera via USB-OTG.
When you are finished, you need to eject the media from the PC. Click on the “Safely Remove
Hardware and eject Media” icon on your computer’s task bar and select “Eject MIKROTRON Camera.”
Figure 2-4: USB-OTG on the TS3
Note: Any device that is connected to the camera aer the camera and PC are connected will not be
seen by the PC.
Table 2-5: TS3 Mass Storage Funconality
Target Drive(s) Function
TS3 Utilitie
System/Storage/Explore SSD/USB/SDHC Move, Copy, Delete, review metadata of Image file
System/Storage/Format SSD/USB/SDHC Format drive
System/Storage/Eject USB/SDHC Safely Eject Media
Review/Save SSD/USB/SDHC Save image Data from Internal High-Speed Memory
Record Stil SSD/USB/SDHC Save a single still Image
Autosave SSD/USB/SDHC Autosave image Data from Internal High-Speed Memory
FasMotion Utilities
Storage/Explore PC Drives+SSD/USB/SDHC Move, Copy, Delete, review metadata of Image file
Storage/Format SSD/USB/SDHC Format drive
Review/Save PC Drives+SSD/USB/SDHC Save image Data from Internal High-Speed Memory
Record Still PC Drives+SSD/USB/SDHC Save a single still Image
Autosave PC Drives+SSD/USB/SDHC Autosave image Data from Internal High-Speed Memory
PC via Gig-E Connection
Explore SSD/USB/SDHC Open, Copy files, multiple files, directories From TS3 to PC only
Web Application SSD/USB/SDHC Open, Copy files (one at a time) from TS3 to PC only
Storage/Browse SSD/USB/SDHC Move, Copy, Delete (1 file at a time), review metadata of Image file
Storage/Format SSD/USB/SDHC Format drive
Review/Save SSD/USB/SDHC Save image Data from Internal High-Speed Memory
Record Still PC Drives+SSD/USB/SDHC Save a single still Image
Autosave PC Drives+SSD/USB/SDHC Autosave image Data from Internal High-Speed Memory
PC via USB-OTG: SSD/USB/SDHC Move, Copy and Delete all files and directories to and from TS3
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3 TS3 Camera Setup
3-1 Camera Display and Menu Navigaon Buons
The Display Buon, Menu Buon, and Direconal Pad (D-Pad) are found on the back of the camera
to the right of the LCD. (See “TS3 Back View” on page 3.)
When the camera powers on for the first time, the default display is a live image with no
menu displayed.
Pressing the Display (DISP) Button while toggles the LCD between four modes: 1) Display off; 2)
Display on; and 3) Display on with Information bar; 4) Display on with Information bar and Histogram.
When there is captured video to review, playback controls are added to modes 3 and 4.
The Menu Button toggles the on screen menus on and off . While navigating menus, the Menu
button is used to go backward through levels of the menu. For example, if you are navigating a
Menu pressing the Menu button will return you to the Menu Bar. (See Menu Terminology, below.)
The D-Pad is used to move within menus and dialogs. It has an “OK” button in its center for selecting
menu items and options
While navigating through menus, the current location is indicated by a change of color from white
or green to gray. When navigating a Menu, the drop down selections will always appear in the left
most column. The selected menu will appear in white letters in the Menu Bar. Selected or Enabled
items turn green once the cursor is moved away from them.
Table 3-1: Menu Terminology
Menu Bar Across the top of the display: Touch Menu Icon*, System, Record, Control, Display, Review
Menu Having Made a selection from the Menu Bar, a drop down Menu Appears, such as the
System Menu shown below. Present status for items in the selected menu are listed.
Element The menu options i.e. Name, Network, etc. are called Menu Elements
Dialog Box Having chosen an item from a menu, a dialog box may open such as the Frame Rate and
Resolution. (See”Frame Rate and Resolution Menu” on page 23.) This is often a place
where the user may make choices and/or input data.
Status Bar The Status Bar is located at the bottom of the display. Information includes (from left to
right): Operating Mode (Live= live view, CAP= recording, REVIEW= playback); ROI= Resolution;
FPS= Frame rate; EXP= Exposure; Trigger Position; and ower /Battery Status (A/C= no battery,
xx% = battery charge)
Figure 3-1: System Menu
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3-2 Using the Touchscreen
The TS3 7” display uses touchscreen technology that allows the user to navigate through the
menus and enter data with the touch of a finger rather than via the D-Pad.
A special icon in the upper left hand corner
of the screen is present whenever Touch is
enabled. Pressing this icon acts the same as
pressing the MENU button: it toggles the menus
on and off and allows you to navigate backwards
through menus and dialogs.
Note: the TS3 touchscreen uses “resistive”
technology that is sensitive to a light touch of a
fingernail or stylus. Unlike “capacitive”
technologies used in many smartphones and
tablet PCs, it is not very sensitive to the flesh of a fingertip
To enable the Touchscreen:
1. Navigate to the System Menu, then to Touchscreen using the D-Pad.
Figure 3-2: Touchscreen Menu
2. If the touchscreen is currently disabled, there will be a “Disabled” button in the Touchscreen
menu. If you click on that, it will turn green and the text will change to “Enabled.”
Whenever the Touchscreen is enabled there will be an icon in the upper left hand corner of
the screen. Pressing on this acts the same as the MENU button.
Calibraon
The touchscreen is calibrated at the factory. Routine calibration of the touchscreen in not
necessary. Calibration of the touch screen may be done if you feel that the screen is sensing your
touches inaccurately. For example if you use the alpha-numeric keyboard and you are not always
getting the intended character where you are touching it, you should re-calibrate the touchscreen.
To calibrate the Touchscreen:
Calibration of the touchscreen is very
simple and only takes a few seconds.
1. Navigate to the System Menu/
Touchscreen/Calibrate.
2. When you select “Calibrate” you
will see a warning message: “Are
you sure you want to re-calibrate
the touchscreen?” Select “OK.”
(This is there to prevent you
from accidently calibrating th
touchscreen while handling the
camera.)
Figure 3-3: Touchscreen Calibraon
3. The Calibration screen, “Figure 3-3: Touchscreen Calibration", will appear and prompt you to
touch a cross hair at each corner of the screen, then in the center. Be careful to touch the cross
hairs accurately. It is best to use a stylus or other blunt plastic object
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3-3 Controlling the Displays
Seng Defualt Gamma in User Preferences:
User Preferences is in the System/Configuration menu.
The Default Gamma setting is used both to set the
defualt output Gamma for displayed and saved images,
and to set the Gamma for the LCD display. Gamma of 1.0
(linear) is recommended unless you intend to encode
your images with 2.2 Gamma.
LCD and HDMI setup in the Display Menu:
There are three menu elements in the Display menu that
control the behavior of the displays. These are:
• LCD Adjust
• LCD Dimmer
• HDMI
The Image Adjust dialog opens when you click on the Edit
button in the Image Adjust menu. The controls here adjust
only the way images are displayed on the LCD. They do not
change the images in camera memory or
images that are or will be saved.
Figure 3-4: LCD Display Controls
For any of the three controls here, LCD Brightness, LCD
Contrast, and LCD Backlight, changes may be made either
by clicking on the + and - boxes, which will change the
associated item up or down in increments of 1, or you
can click on the edit box itself to open a keypad. See
“Figure 3-12: Keypad Dialog Boxes” on page 19.
LCD Brightness and Contrast have a range between -100
and 100 with a default value of 0. LCD Backlight has a
range between 0 and 100 with a default value of 100.
Note: The Image Adjust, White Balance, and RGB Gain
elements do not control the LCD display. These are part
of the image processing pipeline that directly influence
the saved image. (See “Image Pipeline” on page 32.)
The LCD Dimmer is a timer that turns the LCD display off
after a number of minutes. There are four choices:
• O --the display will not “time out ”
• 1 Min. The display will go dark after 1 minutes of
non-use.
• 5 Min. The display will go dark after 5 minutes of
non-use.
• 10 Min. The display will go dark after 10 minutes of
non-use.
Figure 3-5: HDMI Controls
HDMI Display
While the 7” WVGA 800 x 480 display on the TS3 is
perfectly adequate for setting image captures and
even reviewing video, watching the same video on
a large flat panel display makes sharing the imagery
with others much easier. With the TS3 there is no
need to download images to a PC to view them on a
large display. Use a standard HDMI cable to
connect the TS3 to an HDMI compatible display.
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Display menu. The HDMI output can be Enabled
and Disabled here and the resolution 640 x 480,
720p, or 1080p may be selected. (Any resolution not
supported by a display attached to the TS3 will be
Grayed out and the button not selectable. )
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3-4 Connecng to a PC via
Ethernet
The TS3 may be connected to a PC using the USB-OTG
connection, (see ”2-4 TS3 Memory and Mass Storage
Options” on page 10) or via the Gig-E port. While the
USB-OTG connection is extremely useful for file
transfers, an Ethernet connection has two major
advantages:
1. It can be used to control the camera via the
built-in Web Application or InMotion Camera
Control software.
2. The camera and PC need not to be physically close
to each other as with the USB-OTG connection
which is dependent on cables that are limited in
length (generally less than 4.5m).
Benets of TS3 Ethernet connecvity:
1. Once connected to a network, the TS3 may be
accessed for file transfer and camera operation
(including live views, recording, reviewing, etc.) by
any PC on the network. Multiple cameras may be
accessed and controlled on a network.
2. Using the camera’s Web Applicaon (built into the
camera) any PC that has network access to a camera
can control it without installing any software. This
works with popular web browsers such as Google
Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
Figure 3-6: TS3 to PC Connecons
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Figure 3-7: Network Menu
SSD
Seng up Networking on the Camera
The TS3’s Networking settings may be configured
manually or using DHCP. When shipped the cameras
are set for DHCP. To change the setting
1. Navigate to the System Menu.
2. Select Network.
3.
Choose between DHCP or Static. Choose DHCP in the
camera will be placed on a network with a DHCP server
running on it. Choose Static if the camera and any PCs
used to access it are manually
Autoconguraon
If the TS3 is configured for DHCP and it does not find
configurated.
a server, it will autoconfigure itself with an IP address
169.254.xx.xx.
Most PCs will do the same. So, most of the time, if the
TS3 is configured for DHCP and you connect it to a PC
that is also configured for DHCP, they will automatically
connect without any further configuration
Table 3-2: Network LEDs
LEDs on RJ-45 Connector Camera
Networking LED
Green (Connection Amber (activity Amber (activity
1 Blink = 10Mb Blinks for all
2 Blinks = 100Mb
network activit
3 Blinks =1Gb
Blinks for camera
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If you choose to manually configure the network settings,
there is a dialog box that opens to allow typing in the IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. (If Touchscreen is
enabled, you will be able to use it with the alphanumeric
keyboard for input of these values.)
If you are unsure of these settings, please consult your
network administrator. If you need the MAC address of
the camera, it is listed in System/Information/Status.
Note: the camera must be connected to an
active network when configuring the IP address.
3-5 Using the TS3 with a PC
To open the Networked TS3 in a Web browser to use the TS3 Web App:
1. Open a web browser on the PC. Of the available web browsers, Google Chrome has the best
performance when using the Web App.
Figure 3-8: Stac IP Dialog Box
2.
Type the camera’s IP address or camera name into the browser’s Location bar. For example, using the
information from “Figure 3-9: Web Browser Screen”, you would type 169.254.66.106 (IP address) or
MIKROTRON_ts3 (the camera name) into the browser’s Location bar.
3. A camera control application within the camera does the rest. A control menu will appear in
your browser that will give a live camera view and complete control over the camera operation
Details on use of the camera’s web browser appear in Chapter 5 of this manual.
Figure 3-9: Web Browser Screen
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To open the Networked TS3 in a Windows Explorer menu:
1. Open either a web browser or Windows Explorer.
Type the camera name or IP address in the Location bar, preceded by \\. So, using the same
2.
information as in the example above, type in either \\192.168.1.106, or \\mikrotron_ts3.
When the camera is viewed in Explorer, you will see the camera name or IP address under Network.
Opening that, you will see a directory called “media,” which contains directories for each mass
storage device installed on the camera. (See “Table 2-5: TS3 Mass Storage Functionality” on page
12.)
Figure 3-10: TS3 in Windows Explorer
3-6 TS3 Name the Camera
Camera Name
When the TS3 leaves the factory its default
name is TS3-xxx. For example, looking at
“Figure 3-11: Camera Name Menu” the
camera used for the screen shot was TS3-
17. The camera name can be used both for
identification on a network and as part of
the filename when saving images.
It may be beneficial to rename the camera
according to its function, loyality, field of
view, etc. depending on how the camera is to
be deployed.
To change the camera name:
1. Navigate to the System Menu.
2. Select “Name.”
3. Move the cursor to the box showing the current name and click “OK” to open the alpha-numeric dialog where you
will enter the new camera name. If enabled, you can do this using the Touchscreen. If not you will use the D-Pad.
4. Delete the present camera name using the Backspace button in the dialog box, then enter the new name in its place.
Figure 3-11: Camera Name Menu
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Caution: There are many symbols available on the keypad that are not valid for camera naming. If
you enter symbols that are not usable, those characters and any subsequent characters will be
stripped from the camera name as soon as you navigate away from the Name Menu.
Figure 3-12: Keypad Dialog Boxes
3-7 Seng the Time
Time Setup on the TS3 is located in the System Menu. There are two choices for setting the time
the camera: User and NTP.
If you select User, the time and date are manually entered into the camera. The camera’s internal
clock will maintain reasonable accuracy, but may drift over long periods of time. If NTP (Network
Time Protocol) is used, the camera will get its time from an external NTP server via the Internet.
Seng the me Manually
1. Navigate to the System Menu and select Time.
2. Select the format you wish to use for the date and
time: MM/DD/Y , DD/MM/YY, or YY/MM/DD.
3. Select 24-hour, if you wish to use a 24-hour display
rather than a 12-hour.
Seng the Time via NTP
1. Connect the camera to a network with internet
access. There is no need to attach the camera to a
PC, although that is often the most obvious way to
do it..
2. Navigate to the System Menu and select NTP.
3. Select an NTP server from the list. If there is a
server that you would like to use that is not on the
list, you may add it in the dialog box.
Figure 3-13: Time Format Menu
4. To exit the list, press the right arrow of the D-Pad and select OK. The TS3 will now connect to
the NTP server and sync its clock. If the camera cannot connect with the server, it will pause
operation for a couple of minutes while it re-tries. The camera will always poll the NTP
server when it powers up if it has an Internet connection
Note: The TS3 will not poll the NTP server if the Internet connection is not made, either when the
camera boots, or when exiting the NTP dialog. Between times when the camera polls the NTP
server, it will maintain time with its internal clock.
5. Select “Zone” to set the camera to the local time zone.
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3-8 Storage Setup
The Storage Menu gives the user some amount of access and control of the Camera memory and any
external memory installed i.e. USB thumb drive or SD Card.
The TS3 has 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB (depending on model and option) of internal high-speed memory used
for capturing high-speed imagery. All of this memory may be used to capture one high-speed event,
or it may be partitioned to capture multiple events. Total record time will depend on resolution,
frame rate, and bit depth.
Configure Session:
Session selects the amount of memory to be used
for capturing imagery, which dictates the number
of frames captured as well as the capture time
1. Navigate to the System Menu.
2. Select Session
3.
Use the touch-enabled slider to select
the amount of memory for the session (in
incrments of 256MB). Note that the number
of frames and session time will change.
Figure 3-14: Storage Menu
4. When the slider is selected, the D-Pad may
also be used. This is a good way to get the
exact value you wish to use.
Explore allows you to access the SSD (Solid State
Drive installed internally to the TS3), the SD Card
inserted into the slot on the side of the camera, or
a USB thumb drive connected via the USB port for
file t ansfer:
1. Navigate to the System Menu.
2. Select Storage.
3. Select Explore
4.
A selection menu will open allowing you
to pick the storage device you wish to
access: SSD, SDCard, or USB. Once you
select the storage device, you will see the
directory
taken by the camera), Stacks (stacks of
high-speed video saved as TIFF, BMP, JPEG
files), and Video (AVI files)
choices: Stills (containing stills
Figure 3-15: Session
Figure 3-16: System Explore Dialog: File Stacks
5.
Open the Stills, St
double-clicking on your choice. This will open
the dialog shown in Figure 3-16, displaying
the list captured imagery and a thumbnail and
brief description of the currently selected
item.
Note: This list acts like a “spinner” when touch
is enabled. Swiping the list up or down will make
it spin, allowing you to move through the list
quickly.
acks, or Videos folder by
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6. Double click on any item and a File Action dialog will open that will allow
you to Copy or Move the item to another storage device on the system, or
delete it.
7. When done, use the Menu or Back button to navigate away.
Eject, also on the Storage Menu, should be used whenever you wish to remove
media from the TS3.
NOTE: Failure to eject SDCards or USB devices before removal may result in
incomplete transfers.
The Format function on the Storage Menu should be used with some caution as
formatting any media will remove any data on it.
3-9 Conguraon and Camera Informaon
TS3 Conguraons, which include all Network, Time, and all camera settings
can be Saved, Reloaded, or Reset to factory defaults.
1. From the System Menu, navigate to Configuration
2. Select Save to save the current configuration. The configuration may be saved as Configuration
# or Configuration #2
3. Select Load to load a saved Configuration (Configuration #1, or #2
Figure 3-17: File Acon Dialog
4. Select Reset to load the factory default configuration
General information about the camera, including MAC address and versions of software,
FPGA, Sensor and Gig-E are available in Information in the system Menu.
3-10 Reset
There are two levels of Reset available on the TS3, ‘So Reset,’ and ‘Hard Reset.’
The ‘Soft Reset’ is similar to a PC reset or warm boot. It does not change any settings or power
the system down, it simply restarts the user interface and clears out any error conditions. All user
configurations and all image data are preserved.
The ‘Hard Reset’ resets the camera configuration back of its factory settings. This eliminates the
current user settings as ell as any saved configurations (Co fig 1 and Co fig 2) and erases any image
data in the camera. For these reasons, the Hard Reset is very seldom done. There may be instances
when you will directed to do a Hard Reset a er performing an update or maintenance task, but it is
not done routinel .
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