Photron FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual

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FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual

Preface

Thank you for your purchase of Photron’s high-speed camera system, the “FASTCAM-

1024PCI”.

This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the

system. Before using the system, please read the entire manual.

If any part of this manual is unclear, contact Photron using the contact information

printed at the back of the manual.

After you finish reading the manual, store it in a safe place along with the warranty card

and refer back to it when necessary.

The FASTCAM-1024PCI High-Speed Video Camera System will prove itself a truly powerful imaging tool, providing solutions for engineers and scientists in such fields as general research and development, designing, manufacturing, quality assurance, scientific researches, medical and biological researches, and space and aeronautical engineering. The FASTCAM-1024PCI seamlessly connects to a PC, becoming an integral part of the computer, and when combined with it’s easy-to-use control software provides an image recording and processing system for analyzing captured fast moving or high-speed events immediately, a task which has often proven difficult with conventional video systems.

You will find this new recording technology most useful to capture images of high-speed subjects for subsequent slow-motion observation, motion analysis, and image processing applications. This manual presents the technical details of the FASTCAM-1024PCI system and how to operate it.

Remarks:

1. For the best use of the FASTCAM-1024PCI system, please read through this manual.

2. The content of this manual is based on the best knowledge of the manufacturer. However, in case any error or missed information is found in this manual, please inform the manufacturer of such shortcomings immediately. Notwithstanding the above, the manufacturer is not responsible for any results of the use of this equipment.

3. Copying all or any part of this manual without permission is prohibited.

4. The content of this manual may be changed any time without prior notice.

5. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect damages or loss of profit resulting from the use of this equipment

6. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any result of the use of this equipment.

7. Copying all or any part of the software included in this system without prior written permission by the author is an infringement of copyright.

FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual

Using the System Safely and Correctly

In order to prevent injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage to property,

carefully observe the following safety precautions.

Photron has given its full attention to the safety of this system. However, the extent of

damage and injury potentially caused by ignoring the content of the safety precautions

and using the system incorrectly is explained next. Please pay careful attention to the

content of the safety precautions when using the system.

Warning

This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a

serious injury.

Caution

This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a moderate

injury, or that damage to physical property might occur.

 The safety precautions to be observed are explained with the following symbols.

This symbol indicates actions that require caution.

This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided.

This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed.

■ Do not use the system in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power

outlet or wiring equipment used.

Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat.

■ Do not insert metallic objects inside, or pour liquids such as water on, the system.

Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction from short circuit or heat.

■ Do not disassemble or modify the system.

There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock.

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Warning

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■ Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot.

trunk and inside of a car can get especially hot in summer.

Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorate or cause a fire.

■ Do not place the system in a location prone to oily smoke or steam, or in a location with a lot

of humidity or dust.

Oil, moisture, and dust conduct electricity, which can cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Ambient temperature 0-40° C, humidity 85% RH or lower, maximum altitude 2,000m or lower.

In addition, if exceeding these limits, use in a condensation-free environment.

Doing so can cause malfunction.

■ Do not store the equipment in a location where the temperature goes below -20°C or higher

than 60°C.

Also, prevent condensation from forming during shipment

■ This device is for indoor use, do not use it outdoors.

Caution

Do not use in a location that has dust.

Doing so can cause malfunction.

■ When shipping, remove the connecting cable and use the original packaging or a dedicated

carrying case.

Do not ship the equipment in an environment where the temperature goes below

0°C or higher than 40°C. Also, prevent condensation from forming during shipment

FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual

bout Sensor Cleaning

Image sensor products are sensitive to and at risk of being damaged by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). When handling or cleaning the image sensor, please confirm the following precautions.

■Imaging sensors must be handled in an ESD safe area. Do NOT use

non-ESD apparatus

■Do NOT use a cleaning apparatus of electrostatic adsorption type (electrified

brush etc.).

■Discharge the human body static electrification before handling or cleaning

works. (e.g. touch the grounded metal.)

■For loose particle contamination an ionized air stream.

■For awful dirt, wipe gently using the synthetic fiber with Isopropyl Alcohol

for handling or cleaning the sensor.

, remove particles from the glass by using

(IPA). (The coating of the glass surface might peel off when rubbing

strongly.)

FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual

Table of contents

Chapter 1. Set Up ................................................................................... 1

1.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories .......................................... 2

1.1.1. Unpacking ................................................................................................. 2

1.2. About the Camera .......................................................................................... 3

1.2.1. Grabber Board ........................................................................................... 3

1.2.2. Camera Head and Camera Cable ............................................................. 4

1.2.3. Accessories ................................................................................................. 6

1.2.4. Connector Specifications ........................................................................... 7

1.2.5. Changeable Lens Mount ......................................................................... 10

1.3. Installation of Hardware............................................................................... 11

1.3.1. Installing Grabber Board in PC .............................................................. 11

1.3.2. Memory Modules ..................................................................................... 14

1.3.3. Installation of Pixel Gain/Shading Data ................................................ 15

1.4. Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording ......................................................... 17

1.4.1. Master/Slave Mode Setup ....................................................................... 18

1.4.2. Connection of Multiple Cameras ............................................................ 19

1.4.3. Setting Up Camera ID Numbers ............................................................ 23

1.4.4. Setting Up Software ................................................................................ 24

1.4.5. Tips on Multiple-Camera Sync Recording ............................................. 28

1.5. Use of Extended Dynamic Range Mode ....................................................... 29

Chapter 2 Appendix ........................................................................... 31

2.1. Specifications ............................................................................................... 32

2.1.1. Basic Specifications ................................................................................. 32

2.1.2. Specifications – Grabber Board .............................................................. 33

2.1.3. Other Specifications ................................................................................ 34

2.1.4. Frame Rate vs. Image Resolution .......................................................... 35

2.1.5 Frame Rate and Image Size .................................................................... 36

2.1.6. Resolution and Shutter Speed ................................................................ 38

2.1.7. Frame Rate vs. Number of Recorded Frames and Record Duration .... 41

2.2. Dimensions ................................................................................................... 43

2.2.1. Camera Head (Millimeters) .................................................................... 43

2.2.2. Grabber Board (Millimeters) .................................................................. 44

2.3. Timing of Recording Operations .................................................................. 45

2.3.1. Timing Charts for Recording Operations ............................................... 45

2.3.2. Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operations ............................................. 49

2.3.3. Delay of Vertical Sync and Trigger Signals in Multiple-Camera

Operation ........................................................................................................... 49

2.3.4. Recording Interval in Random Center and Random Manual Trigger

Modes ................................................................................................................. 50

Chapter 3 Contacting Photron ............................................................. 51

3.1 Contact Information ...................................................................................... 52

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Chapter 1. Set Up

1.1.

About the System’s Components and Accessories

1.2. About the Camera

1.3. Installation of Hardware

1.4. Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording

1.5. Use of Extended Dynamic Range Mode

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1.1. About the System’s

Components and Accessories

1.1.1. Unpacking

The FASTCAM-1024PCI consists of the following items. When you open up the package, be sure to check all components are present.

1. Camera Head (with Lens Mount and Lens Cap) 1

2. Grabber Board (PCI Board) 1

3. Grabber Board Power Cable 1

4. Camera Cable to Connect between Camera and Grabber Board (5 meters long) 1

5. C-mount Adapter 1

6. Set of Allen Wrenches (1.5 mm, 2 mm and 4 mm) 1

7. Lens Mount Cap 1

8. External Signal Compound Cable for Input 1

9. External Signal Compound Cable for Output 1

10. FASTCAM Series Driver CD 1

11. Imager Setup CD-ROM 1

12. FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1

13. Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual 1

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1.2. About the Camera

The FASTCAM-1024PCI consists of a grabber board (PCI Board), a camera head and a control

software program set.

For each of the system components.

- Do not expose to shock outside.

- Do not use in an area with flammable gas or dust present.

- Do not place in an unstable location such as on a unstable platform or an incline.

- Do not disassemble or modify.

- Do not expose to liquids such as water.

- Do not subject to excessive force.

1.2.1. Grabber Board

The grabber board of the FASTCAM-1024PCI has been designed so that up to four

FASTCAM-1024PCI boards can be installed in ATX standard PCI slots of a PC.

Note: When you are installing four grabber boards in one PC, the PCI slot right next to the graphics slot in the PC becomes unusable. This means the PC must have five or more PCI slots in it to accommodate four grabber boards.

EXT OUT Connecter

EXT IN Connecter

Camera Connecter

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1.2.2. Camera Head and Camera Cable

The FASTCAM-1024PCI camera head is of lightweight and compact structure specifically

designed for easy handling in varied recording conditions. It takes lenses of C- type mount. A

tripod shoe groove is provided on each side of the camera.

Camera head

F Mount

FRONT SIDE

BACK

C mount

Lens Mount

FRONT

Lens Mount

SIDE

Camera Cable Connecter

BACK

Camera Cable Connecter

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Camera Cable

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Cable Length : 5ｍ

Camera Cable Connecter (PC)

Camera Cable Connecter (Camera)

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1.2.3. Accessories

EXT OUT/ EXT IN Cables

The Grabber Board has two compound connectors to connect it to external equipment and

devices via cables to receive and send out signals such as external trigger and sync signals. Two

compound cables are included in the package as shown below.

Relay Adapter

SYNC OUT

Relay Adapter

TRIG OUT

GEN OUT

-TTL IN

SYNC IN

-SW IN

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1.2.4. Connector Specifications

In this chapter, the content of the external I/O connector of FASTCAM-1024PCI is describes. The connector and the cable send and receive the following I/O signals. (Details of the two compound cables are as follows.)

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GEN OUT

SYNC OUT

TRIG OUT

T-TTL IN

T-SW IN

SYNC IN

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1. GENERAL Output (GEN OUT) Connector

A BNC connector that outputs the following signals under software control.

Expose pos/neg : Outputs a signal that specifies the exposure period of the sensor. Signal is

present during both LIVE display and recording.

Rec pos/neg : A signal that specifies the recording process period of the Grabber Board.

2. EXTERNAL SYNC Output (SYNC OUT) Connector

A BNC connector that outputs the camera’s vertical sync signal to synchronize external equipment

such as strobe unit and pulsed laser.

3. TRIGGER TTL Output (TRIG OUT) Connector

A BNC connector that outputs trigger signal for slaved boards to follow.

4. TRIGGER TTL IN Input (T-TTL IN) Connector

A BNC connector that receives TTL signal from external source to control the start and end of a

recording in currently selected recording mode. Input signal is a pulse of +5V, 5µsec wide, positive

going. Current is 10mA, recommended, and 20mA maximum.

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5. TRIGGER SW IN Input (T-SW IN) Connector

A BNC connector whose co-axial cable shield and center conductors are used to send contact

closure signals to control the start and end of a recording in currently selected recording mode.

To avoid possible damage to the camera system, do NOT input signals other than contact closure

to T-SW IN connector.

6. EXTERNAL SYNC Input (SYNC IN) Connector

A BNC connector that receives sync signal from master board or external equipment.

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TRIGGER TTL IN (T-TTL IN) Input Circuit

+5V

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SW TRIGGER IN

Poly Switch

EXTERNAL SYNC IN Input

GND

+5V

10KΩ

220Ω

GND

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GND

+5V

EXT SYNC IN

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10KΩ

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1.2.5. Changeable Lens Mount

You can change the lens mount of the FASTCAM-1024PCI depending on the specific need of your

application. Two types of lens mounts - Nikon F type and C type - are available to choose from.

How to change lens mounts (Example: Changing from the F mount to C mount)

1. Remove and set aside the four retaining screws of the mount using the provided Allen (hex)

wrench.

2. Pull the whole F mount unit away from the camera front plate.

3. Place the C mount unit on the camera front plate. Fasten the unit with the four retaining

screws using the Allen wrench. Make sure that the C mount has been firmly fastened to the

camera front plate.

Use care when fastening the retaining screws. Do not force them too tightly or you may damage

the screws or the screw holes on the camera front plate.

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1.3. Installation of Hardware

Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from power outlet before connecting between the camera head and Grabber Board, and installing the Grabber Board in the PC to avoid electrical shock and possible damage to the system and/or components.

Remove the cable twist-ties before connecting.

1.3.1. Installing Grabber Board in PC

Follow the procedure below to install the Grabber Board in the PC:

1. Turn off the PC and unplug the power cable.

2. Remove covers of the PC following the PC’s instruction manual.

3. Make sure there are unused PCI slot(s).

4. Remove the metal cover plate in the back of the unused PCI slot where you wish to install the Grabber Board.

5. Insert the Grabber Board into the unused PCI slot. Firmly press the edge of the Grabber Board so the connector engages perfectly. Fasten the board with retaining screws.

Insert the board squarely into a PCI slot and fasten it with screws.

The position of the guide plate on the end of the Grabber Board can be readjusted by redoing the

retaining screws. See the board guide on the PC to check for the best position for the guide plate.

Holder bar

Board fitted with its holder bar along the board

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6. Connect the power cable to the Grabber Board.

Smaller cable connector

7. Replace the covers on the PC following the instructions in the PC manual.

8. Connect the camera cable to the camera connector on the Grabber Board. Be careful about

Larger cable connector

the connector orientation. Fasten the retaining screws tightly. Pull the cable lightly to check if

the connector does not come loose.

Smaller cable connector connected to Grabber Board

Larger cable connector connected to Grabber Board

Connection to Board

Connection to camera head

Fasten connectors firmly with retaining screws.

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Turn off the PC and unplug the power cord before installing the Grabber Board in the PC.

When connecting or disconnecting the camera head to the PC, turn off the PC, or damage to the

camera or PC may result.

Be sure to fasten the camera cable connectors firmly with retaining screws. If the camera cable is

inadvertently disconnected while power is on, the camera and/or PC may be damaged.

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After installing the Grabber Board in the PC, make sure that the board has been set firmly and squarely in the PCI slot. Poorly installed board may result in damage to the PC or Grabber Board.

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1.3.2. Memory Modules

The Grabber Board of the FASTCAM-1024PCI allows up to six memory modules to be installed as shown below:

The overall size of the Grabber Board stays the same when up to four memory modules are inserted into the memory slot on it. However, when six memory modules are installed, the overall size of the Board expands, which may cause interference with a smaller-sized PC chassis.

Memory modules specifically offered by Photron are only guaranteed for proper functioning. Because fine readjustment, to be done by a specifically-trained Photron engineer, is required when changing the memory module configuration, memory modules MUST NOT be installed or tampered with by customer.

Memory capacity Memory module

2 GB 1GB × 2 4 GB 2GB × 2 8 GB 2GB × 4

12 GB 2GB × 6

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1.3.3. Installation of Pixel Gain/Shading Data

The PFV Control Software has the Pixel Gain/Shading feature that corrects uneven sensitivity

between pixels of the C-MOS image sensor. The data for pixel gain/shading is unique to each

sensor and the provided data should be installed to use the pixel gain/shading functionality.

For multiple-camera operation, each of the cameras involved must be installed with its own pixel

gain/shading data.

Installation is carried out using the provided FASTCAM-1024PCI Imager Setup CD-ROM in the

following manner:

Note: Before installation, the Grabber Board should be set in the PC and the driver and PFV

software must be installed.

1.Insert the Imager Setup CD-ROM in the CD driver, and setup procedure starts automatically.

2.Select[FASTCAM-1024PCI Imager Setup] from [Start] →[all programs] →[Photron FSATCAM

Viewer 3]

3.Select [Continue] on the displayed setup dialog.

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4. Specify the Imager Setup File from Source Folder, and click [Install] . Specify the CD-ROM drive when install directly.

5. Click [OK] to confirm creating a new folder.

6. The completion screen is displayed at the end. Click [OK] to finish the setting.

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1.4.

The FASTCAM-1024PCI is capable of multiple camera operation: up to four cameras can be connected to a single PC. It also supports synchronized recording by sync signal supplied from external equipment (signal generator, etc.). In multiple camera operation, the cameras record a common subject from different perspectives along a shared timeline. This capability can also be used to record images of a fast-moving subject, together with other subjects related to it, from different viewpoints simultaneously.

This section describes how to set up the FASTCAM-1024PCI for multiple camera operation.

Multiple camera operation requires the following setups.

Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording

1.4.1. Master/Slave Mode Setup

1.4.2. Connection of Multiple Cameras

1.4.3. Setting Up Camera ID Numbers

1.4.4. Setting up Software

1.4.5. Tips on Multiple-Camera Sync Recording

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1.4.1. Master/Slave Mode Setup

For multiple-camera synchronized operation, one of the cameras must be set up as the master camera and the other cameras set up as slaves. With cameras set up in this way, the slaves operate following the sync signal provided by the master. As a result, all the cameras record images in a shared timeline.

To set up cameras in these modes, dipswitches on the Grabber Board must be positioned in the following manner:

Location of Dipswitches

The dipswitches for master/slave mode setup are located on the top surface of the Grabber Board. The following figure shows the location of dipswitches as seen from above.

Setting up Master/Slave Mode Dipswitches

Operate the dipswitches to set up one board for master and the others for slaves as shown in the

following table.

Dipswitch Position Mode of Operation

Master

Mode

Slave

Mode

Turn the PC and cameras off and unplug the power cord before opening the computer enclosure.

All four in OFF position

SW 4 in ON position

Dip Switches

ディップスイッチ

Multiple-Camera Operation:

This camera feeds its internally generated sync

and trigger signals to the slaves to follow, and

enables trigger signal from software.

External Sync Operation:

Disables the setup from software menu.

Multiple-Camera Operation:

This camera follows the sync and trigger signals

provided by the master.

External Sync Operation:

This camera follows sync and trigger signals from

external source.

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1.4.2. Connection of Multiple Cameras

After making master/slave camera setup, connect the sync cables between boards as described in

the following subsections:

Details of Connectors

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1. GENERAL Output (GEN OUT) Connector

2. EXTERNAL SYNC Output (SYNC OUT) Connector

3. TRIGGER TTL Output (TRIG OUT) Connector

4. TRIGGER TTL IN Input (T-TTL IN) Connector

5. TRIGGER SW IN Input (T-SW IN) Connector

6. EXTERNAL SYNC Input (SYNC IN) Connector

EXT OUT

EXT IN

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Connection for Multiple Camera Sync Operation

The following figures show how to connect between master and slave boards for sync recording.

Connect cables so that the sync and trigger signals are fed to the input of slave boards.

Note: External signal cables have JJ (male-female conversion) connectors. Remove them before

connecting to respective boards. Retain the removed conversion connectors for future use.

1. Connection between FASTCAM-1024PCI Cameras

The following two figures show sync cable connection for multiple PCI cameras. Due to delay of

signals between the boards, Example 2 is recommended, except for using software trigger (see

Section 3.3. Timing of Recording Operations).

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2. Using External Sync Generator

The figure below shows an example of connection using an external sync generator. To avoid any possible delay of sync and trigger signals between boards, this connection is highly recommended, unless using software triggering (see Subsection 3.3. Timing of Recording Operations).

External

Signal

External Sync

The characteristic of the circuit configuration inside the 1024PCI camera inevitably causes a slight

error of ±12.68 nsec against the input sync signal.

Example: For 10,000 Hz input sync signal, the actual frame rate in each camera is:

100 usec±12.68 nsec = 9,998 fps to 10,002 fps

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3. Multiple-PC Sync Operation with Multiple-1024PCI Cameras

The following is an example of connection involving two PC’s and eight 1024PCI cameras. This connection is highly recommended to avoid possible delay of sync and trigger signals between cameras (see Subsection 3.3. Timing of Recording Operations). The basic connection works but is not recommended because of greater signal delays. Use it for software triggering only.

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1.4.3. Setting Up Camera ID Numbers

For the software to recognize each camera involved in a multiple-camera operation, an ID number,

from 0 to 3, is assigned to each camera. With this ID number, each camera is correctly recognized

by the system even if the order of recognition is changed.

The following shows how to assign ID numbers to cameras used in a multiple camera system.

Dipswitch Operation to Set Up Camera ID Numbers

Camera ID numbers 1 to 4 are defined by the ON/OFF position of dipswitches 1, 2 and 3 as shown

below.

ID No. Dipswitches SW 3 SW 2 SW 1

The factory-set ID is 0.

Assign ID No. 1 to the master board (or the board that receives sync signal from an external

source), and other numbers to the slaves in the order of PCI slots in the computer chassis.

Do not duplicate an ID number within a multiple-camera system.

OFF OFF OFF

OFF OFF

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1.4.4. Setting Up Software

Once the setups of the hardware for multiple-camera sync operation procedures in the previous pages are completed, the system can be activated by the software. Follow the below procedure to set up software. For details of software operation, see the Software User’s Manual.

Setting up Master Board

For sync operation of multiple FASTCAM-1024PCI cameras:

1) Select the camera ID number of the master camera of this system from the camera selection

box.

For the relationship between Camera No. and Camera ID, see [Device Information] in [Help].

2) Press the ‘Camera Option’ button to set up more details.

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3) Select the desired polarity of sync signal from the ‘SYNC OUT’ box.

The polarity of sync signal must match that selected for the slave board.

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Setting up Slave Boards

1) Select the camera ID number of the slave camera of this system from the camera selection box.

2) Press the ‘Camera Option’ button to set up more details.

3) Select a mode of synchronization from the ‘SYNC IN’ box. Now this slave camera can be

synchronized with, and triggered by, the master camera. In other words, this camera has been set

up in the external sync mode. As soon as a selection is made in the ‘SYNC IN’ box, the software

makes frame-accurate calculation of the frame rate of vertical sync signal to synchronize this slave

camera.

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Items to choose from in the ‘SYNC IN’ box:

OFF Disable Voids external sync.

ON CAM POS Normal Modes Sync operation of multiple 1024PCI cameras

ON CAM NEG

ON OTHERS POS External Sync

ON OTHERS NEG

The SYNC IN window for the master camera is turned gray and no selection can be made.

The polarity must match that selected in the ‘SYNC OUT’ box of the master camera or that of the

sync signal from the external source being used.

4) When more than one slave cameras are involved, each of them must be individually set up.

Modes

Sync operation of multiple 1024PCI cameras with

external sync signal. Or, sync operation of multiple

1024PCI cameras with multiple PC’s.

How External Sync Signal Mode Works?

External Sync Signal Mode works as follows (See also 1.4.1.):

1. As soon as either the ‘ON OTHERS POS’ or ‘ON OTHERS NEG’ synchronization mode is

selected in the ‘SYNC IN‘ box for a slave camera, this camera can be synchronized with and

triggered by the master camera. In other words, this camera has been set up for external sync

mode operation.

2. As a selection is made in the ‘SYNC IN‘ box, the software makes frame-accurate calculations of

the frame rate from the vertical sync signal being fed by the external source (master camera or

external generator) to synchronize this slave camera.

3. When the vertical sync signal (frame rate) from the external source is changed, you are required

to re-select mode of synchronization in the ‘SYNC IN’ box so that the software can re-calculate the

frame rate for the slave camera to follow.

The arbitrarily setting of the frame rate, resolution, and the position cannot be used in the external equipment synchronous mode.

The threshold of external vertical synchronizing signal in an external equipment synchronizing mode is up to be 109,000Hz

Due to a measuring error, it is possible not to achieve the same resolution as described in chapter "2.1.5 Frame Rate and Image Size".

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1.4.5. Tips on Multiple-Camera Sync Recording

Using Software Triggers

The software trigger is issued only to a board set up as the master board with ID “0” that has been

set up for sync operation with sync signal from external source. It is not issued to any other boards.

By relaying the software trigger that is issued to the master, connecting the TRIG OUT of the

master board to T-TTL IN of the first slave board and so forth (see Section 1.4.2.1. Example 1:

Basic Connection), multiple-camera triggering is attained without delays caused within the PCI

bus.

Despite the above, however, a slight delay is inevitably caused between trigger and vertical sync

signals while they are forwarded from board to board. This delay may, in rare cases, result in an

offset of one recorded image frame between the master and a slave camera. To avoid this delay, if

necessary, use the parallel sync distribution technique shown in Section 1.4.2.1. Example 2:

Parallel Trigger Input.

Using External Triggers

In multiple-camera sync operation with trigger signals from an external source, the use of parallel

trigger input is recommended (see Section 1.4.2.1. Example 2: Parallel Trigger Input).

Relayed trigger signal (see Section 1.4.2.1. Example 1: Basic Connection) works in this operation.

But, because of likely delay of relayed trigger, as is the case with the relayed software trigger

described in the previous subsection, it is not recommended.

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1.5.

The Extended Dynamic Range Mode offers the functionality of recording high-light-level and low-light-level portions of a subject in one image screen by adjusting the exposure amount of light inside the image sensor. With this feature, the image sensor works in such a way that both high-light and low-light parts of a subject scene with an extremely wide deviation of illumination are shot with appropriate exposure. The amount of exposure adjustment can be selected from three different adjustment levels depending on the gradient of illumination within the scene.

Color balance of color image sensors is optimized for the best possible color reproduction for use in the standard mode of operation, and it tends to be adversely affected by setting the system for Extended Dynamic Range mode resulting in an imbalance of color that may cause lowered color reproducibility.

Use of Extended Dynamic Range Mode

How to Setup for Extended Dynamic Range Mode

1) Select a camera to use from the camera selection pull-down box.

2) Press the [Camera Option] button to start setting up.

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3) Select the Dual Slope Shutter mode in the [General] tab.

Select an exposure adjustment level from the three available levels shown below:

Menu Exposure Adjustment Level OFF Sets Extended Dynamic Range mode off. MODE 1 Sets exposure adjustment to minimum level.

MODE 2 Sets exposure adjustment to medium level. MODE 3 Sets exposure adjustment to maximum level.

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Chapter 2 Appendix

2.1. Specifications

2.2. Dimensions

2.3. Timing of Recording Operations

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2.1. Specifications

2.1.1. Basic Specifications

Resolution (Full) 1024 x 1024 pixels

Max. Frame Rate (at Full Res.) 1,000 FPS (1024 x 1024)

Highest Frame Rate 109,500 FPS （128 x 16）

Lowest Frame Rate 60FPS (1024×1024)

Sensor Size 17.4 x 17.4 mm (Pixel Size: 17μm x 17μm)

Sensor Type Color (Bayer) or Monochrome

Lens Mount F mount; C mount (changeable)

Segmentation Available

Electronic Shutter Available

F mount: W 120 x D 113.4 x H 120 mm (excluding protrusions)

Camera Head Dimensions

Camera head weight

W 120 x D 148.6 x H 120 mm (including protrusions) C mount: W 120 x D 113.4 x H 120 mm (excluding protrusions) W 120 x D 120.4 x H 120 mm (including protrusions)

F mount : 1.57kg C mount : 1.50kg

Gain Settings LUT Function Incorporated (Software-operated)

Camera Cable

68-pin Camera Cable ; 16.4’ (5m)

Camera Head: fastened by shell screws PCI Board: locked by latch

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2.1.2. Specifications – Grabber Board

Recording Method Digital recording of 10bit/pixel image data in onboard memory

START: Records frames to the max number of frames available in

the memory. END: Stops recording when a trigger is input. CENTER: Records the same number of frames before and after a

trigger. MANUAL: Assigns the number of frames to record individually

before and after a trigger RANDOM: Records a preset number of frames every time a trigger

is input (the number of frames to record is set from control

software within a limit).

Recording Modes

ＰＣＩ Standard Applied Rev2.1 Standard (+5V/32bits/33MHz)

RANDOM RESET: Records a preset number of frames with reset

of exposure timing every time a trigger signal is input (the

number of frames to record is set from control software within a

limit). RANDOM CENTER/MANUAL: Records a preset number of frames

(same or individually set number) before and after a trigger

within a limit. DUAL-RATE RECORDING: Changes framing rate at an external

timing signal from GENERAL IN. (Available rates: 1/2; 1/4 and

1/8 of set frame rate)

Board Size PCI Full size standard (1-slot width)

Memory Size

Live Display during Recording

External Trigger Input (Use special BNC cable)

Sync Signal Input

Output Signal 1 (GENERAL)

（GENE OUT）

Output Signal 2

（SYNC OUT）

Output Signal 3

（TRIG OUT）

Standard: 2 GB

Maximum: 12 GB

Available

TTL input (Recommend: +5V/10mA, Positive-going) (Maximum Limits: +5.8V/13.7mA, Positive-going)

Warning:

Do not input unusual TTL signal, over Maximum Limits, it may cause to damage the PC or board, camera. Contact closure input (also used as General In for Dual Rate Mode) External sync signal input (Vertical sync) TTL+5V (Pos/Neg selectable) (Synchronization by multiple cameras, sync generator or external

equipment) available. General OUT Connector In-Recording Signal: TTL +5V (Pos/Neg Selectable) Exposure Timing Signal: TTL+5V (Pos/Neg Selectable) SYNC OUT Connector Vertical Sync Signal TTL+5V (Pos/Neg selectable) (Signal is output by special BNC cable) Note: Sync signal for multiple-camera recording operations. Trigger Signal TTL+5V (Positive-going) Note: Sync signal for multiple-camera recording operations.

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2.1.3. Other Specifications

Application Software and OS

Memory Partitioning

Camera ID Number To be set by switches on Grabber Board

Master/Slave Setting for Sync To be set by switches on Grabber Board

Number of Grabber Boards Installable per PC Multiple Cameras per Grabber Board

Power Supplies See the table below.

Ambient Temperature

PFV(Photron FASTCAM Viewer3)/SDK compatible Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista 2 memory modules: up to 8 sections 4 memory modules: up to 16 sections 6 memory modules: up to 24 sections

Up to 4 boards (PC must have five or more slots)

Multiple camera heads can be used with one Grabber Board. Note: Mixed use of Color and Monochrome cameras available.

0 to 40 degrees Celsius, No condensation (must be within the allowable temperature range for the PC)

Power Supplies

Voltage Current

PCI BUS

PC Power

(DC Power Supply)

Make sure, before use, that the power requirement on the PCI bus does not exceed the supply capacity of the PC’s power supply unit.

+5.0V 1.5A

+3.3V 2.0A

+12.0V 1.5A

1G×2 (2GB) 1.5A

2G×2 (4GB) 2.5A

+5.0V

2G×4 (8GB) 4.0A

2G×6 (12GB) 5.0A

Make sure, before use, that the total power requirement on the power cable between the PC’s power supply unit and PCI board does not exceed the PC’s supply capacity on the +12.0 and/or +5.0 VDC lines.

In case of excessive power requirement on the power cable (between the PC’s power supply unit and the PCI boards) as a result of a multiple-camera operation involving two or more cameras, a power cable(s) with a power source(s) independent from the currently used PC must be added as necessary.

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2.1.4. Frame Rate vs. Image Resolution

The maximum resolution setting available to each frame rate is shown in the below table. Other resolutions may be selected from the list in subsection

2.1.5.

Frame Rate

(Frames Per Second)

60 FPS 1024 x 1024

125 FPS 1024 x 1024

250 FPS 1024 x 1024

500 FPS 1024 x 1024

1000 FPS 1024 x 1024

2000 FPS 1024 x 512

3000 FPS 512 x 512

6000 FPS 512 x 256

10000 FPS 256 x 256

18000 FPS 256 x 128

27000 FPS 128 x 128

45000 FPS 128 x 64

73000 FPS 128 x 32

109500 FPS 128 x 16

Maximum Resolution

(Pixels)

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2.1.5 Frame Rate and Image Size

Frame rate and image size can be selected from the following tables to the particular need of your recording (See subsection 3.3.2. “VARIABLE Setting” in the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual).

1024 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

896 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200

768 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200

640 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

512 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000

384 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,500

256 2,700 2,700 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

128 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 4,500 4,500 4,500

1024 1,000 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200

896 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,500

768 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

640 1,500 1,500 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800

512 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000

384 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700

256 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,600 3,600 3,750

128 4,500 4,500 4,500 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,400

1024 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

896 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,800

768 1,500 1,500 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000

640 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000

512 2,000 2,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,700 2,700

384 2,700 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

256 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 4,500

128 5,400 5,400 5,400 5,400 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000

1024 1008 992 976 960 944 928 912

896 880 864 848 832 816 800 784

768 752 736 720 704 688 672 656

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1024 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800

896 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000

768 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,500

640 2,000 2,000 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,700 2,700 2,700

512 2,700 2,700 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000

384 3,000 3,600 3,600 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750

256 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 5,000 5,000 5,400 5,400

128 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,500 7,500 7,500

1024 3,750 3,750 4,500 4,500 5,000 5,400 6,000 6,000

896 4,500 4,500 5,000 5,400 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,500

768 5,000 5,400 5,400 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,500 7,500

640 5,400 6,000 6,000 6,000 7,500 7,500 9,000 10,000

512 6,000 7,500 7,500 7,500 9,000 10,000 10,000 10,000

384 7,500 9,000 9,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000

256 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 18,000

128 15,000 15,000 15,000 18,000 18,000 18,000 22,500 22,500

1024 7,500 9,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 18,000 27,000 45,000

896 7,500 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 18,000 30,000 45,000

768 10,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 18,000 22,500 30,000 54,000

640 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 18,000 27,000 36,500 54,000

512 10,000 15,000 15,000 18,000 22,500 30,000 36,500 67,500

384 15,000 18,000 18,000 22,500 30,000 36,500 45,000 73,000

256 18,000 22,500 22,500 30,000 36,500 45,000 54,000 90,000

128 27,000 30,000 36,500 36,500 45,000 54,000 73,000 109,500

640 624 608 592 576 560 544 528

256 240 224 208 192 176 160 144

128 112 96 80 64 48 32 16

Please refer to the「PHOTRON FASTCAM Viewer user manual」chapter「3.3.2 Variable Setting」for detail.

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2.1.6. Resolution and Shutter Speed

Unit of Exposure Time：sec

Horizontal

Resolution

(Pixels)

Available

Shutter

Speed

1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000

1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000

1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000

1/303,000 1/303,000 1/303,000 1/303,000 1/303,000 1/303,000 1/303,000 1/303,000

1/227,000 1/227,000 1/227,000 1/227,000 1/227,000 1/227,000 1/227,000 1/227,000

1/159,000 1/164,000 1/170,000 1/176,000 1/183,000 1/190,000 1/197,000 1/205,000

1/122,000 1/129,000 1/136,000 1/144,000 1/153,000 1/163,000 1/174,000 1/188,000

1/100,000 1/106,000 1/113,000 1/122,000 1/131,000 1/143,000 1/156,000 1/173,000

1/84,000 1/90,000 1/97,000 1/105,000 1/115,000 1/127,000 1/142,000 1/160,000

1/72,000 1/78,000 1/85,000 1/93,000 1/103,000 1/115,000 1/130,000 1/149,000

1/64,000 1/69,000 1/76,000 1/83,000 1/93,000 1/104,000 1/119,000 1/140,000

1/57,000 1/62,000 1/68,000 1/75,000 1/84,000 1/96,000 1/111,000 1/131,000

1/51,000 1/56,000 1/62,000 1/69,000 1/77,000 1/88,000 1/103,000 1/124,000

1/47,000 1/51,000 1/57,000 1/63,000 1/71,000 1/82,000 1/97,000 1/117,000

1/43,000 1/47,000 1/52,000 1/58,000 1/66,000 1/77,000 1/91,000 1/111,000

1/40,000 1/44,000 1/49,000 1/54,000 1/62,000 1/72,000 1/86,000 1/106,000

1/37,000 1/41,000 1/45,000 1/51,000 1/58,000 1/68,000 1/81,000 1/101,000

1/35,000 1/38,000 1/42,000 1/48,000 1/55,000 1/64,000 1/77,000 1/97,000

1/33,000 1/36,000 1/40,000 1/45,000 1/52,000 1/61,000 1/73,000 1/93,000

1/31,000 1/34,000 1/38,000 1/43,000 1/49,000 1/58,000 1/70,000 1/89,000

1/29,000 1/32,000 1/36,000 1/40,000 1/47,000 1/55,000 1/67,000 1/85,000

1/28,000 1/30,000 1/34,000 1/38,000 1/44,000 1/52,000 1/64,000 1/82,000

1/26,000 1/29,000 1/32,000 1/37,000 1/42,000 1/50,000 1/61,000 1/79,000

1/25,000 1/28,000 1/31,000 1/35,000 1/41,000 1/48,000 1/59,000 1/76,000

1/24,000 1/26,000 1/30,000 1/34,000 1/39,000 1/46,000 1/57,000 1/74,000

1/23,000 1/25,000 1/28,000 1/32,000 1/37,000 1/44,000 1/55,000 1/71,000

1/22,000 1/24,000 1/27,000 1/31,000 1/36,000 1/43,000 1/53,000 1/69,000

1/21,000 1/23,000 1/26,000 1/30,000 1/35,000 1/41,000 1/51,000 1/67,000

1/20,000 1/22,000 1/25,000 1/29,000 1/33,000 1/40,000 1/49,000 1/65,000

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Horizontal

Resolution

(Pixels)

Available

Shutter

Speed

1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

1/19,000 1/21,000 1/24,000 1/28,000 1/32,000 1/38,000 1/48,000 1/63,000

1/18,000 1/20,000 1/23,000 1/27,000 1/31,000 1/37,000 1/46,000 1/61,000

1/17,000 1/19,000 1/22,000 1/26,000 1/30,000 1/36,000 1/45,000 1/60,000

1/16,000 1/18,000 1/21,000 1/25,000 1/29,000 1/35,000 1/44,000 1/58,000

1/15,000 1/17,000 1/20,000 1/24,000 1/28,000 1/34,000 1/42,000 1/57,000

1/14,000 1/16,000 1/19,000 1/23,000 1/27,000 1/33,000 1/41,000 1/55,000

1/13,000 1/15,000 1/17,000 1/22,000 1/26,000 1/32,000 1/40,000 1/54,000

1/12,000 1/14,000 1/16,000 1/21,000 1/25,000 1/31,000 1/39,000 1/53,000

1/11,000 1/13,000 1/15,000 1/20,000 1/24,000 1/30,000 1/38,000 1/51,000

1/10,000 1/12,000 1/14,000 1/19,000 1/23,000 1/29,000 1/37,000 1/50,000

1/9,000 1/11,000 1/13,000 1/18,000 1/22,000 1/28,000 1/36,000 1/49,000

1/8,000 1/10,000 1/12,000 1/17,000 1/21,000 1/27,000 1/35,000 1/48,000

1/7,000 1/9,000 1/11,000 1/16,000 1/20,000 1/26,000 1/34,000 1/47,000

1/6,000 1/8,000 1/10,000 1/15,000 1/19,000 1/25,000 1/33,000 1/46,000

1/5,000 1/7,000 1/9,000 1/14,000 1/18,000 1/24,000 1/32,000 1/45,000

1/4,000 1/6,000 1/8,000 1/13,000 1/17,000 1/23,000 1/31,000 1/44,000

1/3,000 1/5,000 1/7,000 1/12,000 1/16,000 1/22,000 1/30,000 1/43,000

1/2,000 1/4,000 1/6,000 1/11,000 1/15,000 1/21,000 1/29,000 1/42,000

1/1,000 1/3,000 1/5,000 1/10,000 1/14,000 1/20,000 1/28,000 1/41,000

1/500 1/2,000 1/4,000 1/9,000 1/13,000 1/19,000 1/27,000 1/40,000

1/250 1/1,000 1/3,000 1/8,000 1/12,000 1/18,000 1/26,000 1/39,000

1/125 1/500 1/2,000 1/7,000 1/11,000 1/17,000 1/25,000 1/38,000

- 1/250 1/1,000 1/6,000 1/10,000 1/16,000 1/24,000 1/37,000

- 1/125 1/500 1/5,000 1/9,000 1/15,000 1/23,000 1/36,000

- - 1/250 1/4,000 1/8,000 1/14,000 1/22,000 1/35,000

- - 1/125 1/3,000 1/7,000 1/13,000 1/21,000 1/34,000

- - - 1/2,000 1/6,000 1/12,000 1/20,000 1/33,000

- - - 1/1,000 1/5,000 1/11,000 1/19,000 1/32,000

- - - 1/500 1/4,000 1/10,000 1/18,000 1/31,000

- - - 1/250 1/3,000 1/9,000 1/17,000 1/30,000

- - - 1/125 1/2,000 1/8,000 1/16,000 1/29,000

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Horizontal

Resolution

(Pixels)

Available

Shutter

Speed

For a 1024PCI, the shutter speed will changes according to the H resolution.

1024 896 768 640 512 384 256 128

- - - - 1/1,000 1/7,000 1/15,000 1/28,000

- - - - 1/500 1/6,000 1/14,000 1/27,000

- - - - 1/250 1/5,000 1/13,000 1/26,000

- - - - 1/125 1/4,000 1/12,000 1/25,000

- - - - - 1/3,000 1/11,000 1/24,000

- - - - - 1/2,000 1/10,000 1/23,000

- - - - - 1/1,000 1/9,000 1/22,000

- - - - - 1/500 1/8,000 1/21,000

- - - - - 1/250 1/7,000 1/20,000

- - - - - 1/125 1/6,000 1/19,000

- - - - - - 1/5,000 1/18,000

- - - - - - 1/4,000 1/17,000

- - - - - - 1/3,000 1/16,000

- - - - - - 1/2,000 1/15,000

- - - - - - 1/1,000 1/14,000

- - - - - - 1/500 1/13,000

- - - - - - 1/250 1/12,000

- - - - - - 1/125 1/11,000

- - - - - - - 1/10,000

- - - - - - - 1/9,000

- - - - - - - 1/8,000

- - - - - - - 1/7,000

- - - - - - - 1/6,000

- - - - - - - 1/5,000

- - - - - - - 1/4,000

- - - - - - - 1/2,000

- - - - - - - 1/1,000

- - - - - - - 1/500

- - - - - - - 1/250

- - - - - - - 1/125

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2.1.7. Frame Rate vs. Number of Recorded Frames and Record Duration

Resolution

(Pixels)

1024 × 1024 1,000 1.54 1,536 3.20 3,200

1024 × 512 2,000 1.60 3,200 3.20 6,400

512 × 512 3,000 2.13 6,400 4.35 13,056

512 × 256 6,000 2.13 12,800 4.35 26,112

256 × 256 10,000 2.61 26,112 5.22 52,224

256 × 128 18,000 2.90 52,224 5.80 104,448

128 × 128 27,000 3.87 104,448 7.74 208,896

128 × 64 45,000 4.64 208,896 9.28 417,792

128 × 32 73,000 5.72 417,792 11.45 835,584

128 × 16 109,500 7.63 835,584 15.26 1,671,168

Frame Rate

(FPS)

2 GB Memory

(1 GB x 2)

Record

Duration

(sec)

Number of

Recorded

Frames

4 GB Memory

(2 GB x 2)

Record

Duration

(sec)

Number of

Recorded

Frames

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Resolution

(Pixels)

1024 × 1024 1,000 6.40 6,400 9.60 9,600

1024 × 512 2,000 6.40 12,800 9.60 19,200

512 × 512 3,000 8.70 26,112 13.06 39,168

512 × 256 6,000 8.70 52,224 13.06 78,336

256 × 256 10,000 10.44 104,448 15.67 156,672

256 × 128 18,000 11.61 208,896 17.41 313,344

128 × 128 27,000 15.47 417,792 23.21 626,688

128 × 64 45,000 18.57 835,584 27.85 1,253,376

128 × 32 73,000 22.89 1,671,168 34.34 2,506,752

128 × 16 109,500 30.52 3,342,336 45.79 5,013,504

Frame Rate

(FPS)

8 GB Memory

(2 GB x 4)

Record

Duration

(sec)

Number of

Recorded

Frames

12 GB Memory

(2 GB x 6)

Record

Duration

(sec)

Number of

Recorded

Frames

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2.2. Dimensions

2.2.1. Camera Head (Millimeters)

Camera with F mount

118 106 90

91.9 14

106

φ60

Camera with C mount

118 106 90

118

106

35.2113.4

Tripod Connections for Cameras

1/4 inch s crew

106

63.7 14

106

118

106

Tripod Connections for Cameras

1/4 inch screw

113.4

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2.2.2. Grabber Board (Millimeters)

312

161

133

AAAA

1 +

7826D08-01(PP_MAIN)

PHOTRON LIMITED MADE IN JAPAN

106.68

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2.3.

This section describes the temporal relationship between recording, exposure, sync signals and delayed caused in cables. Refer to these charts when it is necessary to know the exact timing of such components mentioned above.

Timing of Recording Operations

2.3.1. Timing Charts for Recording Operations

Timing Chart for START and RANDOM Recording Modes The below chart shows the temporal relationship between signals related to recording operation in START and RANDOM trigger modes (random reset not effective).

Internal Input Trigger Signal get delay as following

500nsec

2.8usec

The START trigger mode starts recording when a trigger is received and records images until the memory is full. The RANDOM mode records a preset number of frames at each trigger and records until the memory is full.

When shutter is used, the “shuttered exposure period” becomes shorter than what is shown as “un-shuttered” exposure period in the above chart and it always takes place toward the end of, but within, the then effective exposure period.

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Timing Chart for START and RANDOM Trigger Modes with “Reset” in Effect

When “Reset” function is activated, Expose pos (vertical sync) signal is reset by the incoming trigger so that the timing of the incoming trigger signal and the start of exposure coincide more accurately as shown in the below chart.

Internal Input Trigger Signal get delay as following

Sensor reset

2.8usec

500nsec

The START trigger mode starts recording when a trigger is received and continues recording images until the memory is full. The RANDOM mode records a preset number of frames at each trigger and records until the memory is full.

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Timing Chart for Shuttered Operation in START and RANDOM Trigger Modes with “Reset” in Effect

The below chart shows the temporal relationship between timing signals when shuttering function is added to START and RANDOM trigger mode with Reset is in effect.

Internal Input Trigger Signal get delay as following

Sensor reset

2.8usec

500nsec

A shorter exposure period is set by the shuttering function, in addition to the Expose pos signal being reset at the incoming trigger.

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Timing Chart for END, CENTER and MANUAL Trigger Modes

The below chart shows the temporal relationship of timing signals in END trigger mode. Note the exposure, and consequently recording, ends as soon as a trigger comes in.

The above timing chart is for an End-Trigger operation.

The CENTER trigger mode ends recording after filling the latter half of the available memory. The MANUAL trigger mode records a preset number of frames after a trigger comes in.

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2.3.2. Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operations

In multiple-camera operation of FASTCAM-1024PCI cameras, if sync and trigger signals are connected in series as shown below, signal delay inevitably becomes obvious. In extreme cases, this delay may cause an offset of one full image frame between cameras involved in multiple-camera operation. To avoid this drawback, other connection methods shown in 1.4.2. are recommended.

± 12.7nsec

Master Board

V Sync

Slave Board

V Sync

The delay is caused in the camera.

2.3.3. Delay of Vertical Sync and Trigger Signals in Multiple-Camera Operation

In multiple-camera operation, a signal delay is caused in V sync and trigger signals between boards.

TTL IN

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Delay of V Sync Signal

15～20nsec

Slave Board

SYNC IN

Slave Board SYNC OUT

V Sync signals on Slave Board go through from Sync-In to Sync-out.

Delay of TTL Trigger Signal

About 1.7usec

Slave Board

-TTL IN

Slave Board

TRI OUT

These delays may cause an offset of one frame between cameras in multiple-camera operation depending on a certain timing of trigger entry.

2.3.4. Recording Interval in Random Center and Random Manual Trigger Modes

In Random Center and Random Manual modes, because Center or Manual operation is repeatedly executed, the following interval is necessary between one recording and next. The interval can be checked by observing Rec Pos/Neg signal on GENERAL OUT.

Random Frames

Note: The necessary interval depends on the specifications of the PC being used. More interval

may be needed depending on the nature of the PC. The above interval is needed when using a PC with Pentium 4 (2.4GHz).

200～350msec

Random Frames

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Chapter 3

3.1. Contact Information

Contacting Photron

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3.1 Contact Information

For inquires related to PFV, contact Photron at the contact information listed below.

Additionally, the following items will be verified when inquiring, so please prepare them

in advance.

Items Verified Concrete Example

Company, school or organization name,

Contact Information

Product Name FASTCAM-1024PCI

Serial Number Check on the nameplate seal. Condition of the system and what is known about it.

PHOTRON USA, INC.

9520 Padgett Street, Suite 110

In Americas and Antipodes

San Diego, CA 92126-4446, USA

Phone : 800-585-2129 or 858-684-3555

Fax : 858-684-3558

E-mail : image@photron.com

www.photron.com

PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED

The Barn, Bottom Road,

In Europe, Africa and India

West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire,

HP14 4BS, U.K.

Phone : +44(0) 1494 48 1011

Fax : +44(0) 1494 48 7011

E-mail : image@photron.com

www.photron.com

PHOTRON LIMITED

Fujimi 1-1-8, Chiyoda-Ku

Tokyo 102-0071, Japan

In other areas

Phone : +81 3 3238 2107

Fax : +81 3 3238 2109

E-mail : image@photron.co.jp

www.photron.co.jp

customer contact name, contact phone number, contact e-mail.

Contact Information

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FFAASSTTCCAAMM--11002244PPCCII

Hardware Manual Revision 1.03E (US/EU)

Publication Date July, 2011

Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED

Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg., Fujimi 1-1-8, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071

(Control No. E1107011452U)

Photron FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual

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