Photron FASTCAM Mini WX50, FASTCAM Mini WX100, FASTCAM Mini UX50, FASTCAM Mini UX100, FASTCAM Mini AX50 Hardware Manual

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WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

Use the appropriate parts designated in the manual to prevent EMC interference.

 The copyright of this manual is held by PHOTRON LIMITED.
 Product specifications and manual contents are subject to change without notice.
 PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for any results by using our products nor by applying this manual to any operations.

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of Photron’s high-speed camera system, the “FASTCAM Mini WX50/100”
(referred to below as the system).
This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the system.
Before using the system, please read the entire manual.
If any part of this manual is unclear, contact Photron using the contact information printed at the back of the
manual.
After you finish reading the manual, store it in a safe place along with the warranty card and refer back to it
when necessary.

Manual Notation

Icon/Symbol

Description

This symbol indicates content that should always be read.

This symbol indicates instructions that should always be
followed when using the software, or things to be careful of
when using the software.

This symbol indicates supplementary items to be aware of
when using the system.

This symbol indicates the location of a reference.

This symbol indicates a space for you to make notes.

" "

This symbol is used to indicate the names of items on a
screen, references, dialog names, and connectors.

[ ]

This symbol is used to indicate menu names, and sub-menu
names.

The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual.

Using the Manual

This section explains the layout of the manual.

Introduction

The introduction explains the manual and safety precautions.

Chapter. 1 Setup

This chapter gives an overview of the system and an explanation of its features.

Chapter. 2 Recordig

This chapter explains operations related to recording

Chapter. 3 Product Specifications

This chapter explains the system’s specifications.

Chapter. 4 Warranty

This chapter explains about the warranty.

Chapter. 5 Contacting Photron

This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if
a portion of the manual is unclear.

Using the System Safely and Correctly

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

This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a
moderate injury, or that damage to physical property might occur.

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.

Caution

Warning

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.

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

■ Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug.
(Do not damage the cable, modify it, use it near a heater, excessively bend, twist
or pull on it, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it.)
Using the cable when damaged can cause fire, electric shock, or a short circuit.

■ Do not use the system in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power
outlet or wiring equipment used.
Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat.

■ Do not insert metallic objects inside, or pour liquids such as water on, the system.
Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction from short circuit or heat.

■ Do not disassemble or modify the system.
There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock.

■ Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands.
Doing so can cause electric shock.

■

Make sure the power plug is fully insert into the socket .

Not fully plugging in the power cable can cause fire from electric shock or heat.

■ When something is wrong with the system, unplug the power cable immediately.

- When a foreign substance or liquid, such as metal or water, gets inside.

- When the outer case is broken or damaged, such as from a fall.

- When the system produces smoke, a strange smell, or strange sound.
Using the system in these conditions might cause a fire or electric shock.

Warning

■

Always unplug the system when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period
of time. Leaving or storing the system connected to the power source might cause
fire from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge.

■Please consult us in advance when you perform an event by which laser light or direct rays
fall on the image sensor surface.

■ Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot.
The trunk and inside of a car can get especially hot in summer.
Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorate or cause a fire.

■ Do not place the system in a location prone to oily smoke or steam, or in a location with
a lot of humidity or dust.
Oil, moisture, and dust conduct electricity, which can cause a fire or electric shock.

■ Ambient temperature 0-40° C, humidity 85% RH or lower, maximum altitude 2,000m
or lower.
In addition, if exceeding these limits, use in a condensation-free environment.
Use in a condition out of the above limits 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.
Do not use in a location that has dust.

■

When shipping, remove the connecting cable and use the original packaging or a
dedicated carrying case.
Do not ship the equipment in an environment where the temperature goes below

-20°C or higher than 60°C. Also, prevent condensation from forming during shipment

Caution

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,

health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark equipments are intended for sales

in Europe.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste,
according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or
your national laws implementing those Directives.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized
one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for
recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators.
Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment
and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated
with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the
effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,
waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit
www.photron.com.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive
2014/30/EU (Class A) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

European Union (and EEA) only

■ ALWAYS take appropriate anti-static precautions when cleaning or working near the
Image sensor.

■ DO NOT use any form of cleaning equipment using electrostatic or ‘charged fiber’ technology.

■ Please discharge any electrostatic build up in your body by touching a grounded metallic

Surface before working near the camera sensor.

■ Very gently, use only clean and dry air to remove dust from surface of the image sensor.

■ To remove stubborn contamination use the highest grade (e.g. VLSI grade) pure

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) with optical wipes of ‘clean room’ grade.

■ Extreme care must be taken! Gently wipe across the sensor in a single action.
(DO NOT rub to avoid abrasive damage to delicate optical coatings on the glass surface.)

Cleaning of the Image Sensor Surface

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) events may cause immediate and unrecoverable damage to the
image sensor. Please read the following instructions and take EXTREME CARE when cleaning the
image sensor surface.

Chapter. 1Setup 1

1.1. System Components and Accessories .................................................................... 2

1.1.1. Components ................................................................................................ 2

1.1.2. Accessories/Options ................................................................................... 2

1.1.3. Type ............................................................................................................ 3

1.2. Part Names .............................................................................................................. 4

1.2.1. Camera Body .............................................................................................. 4

1.2.2. Camera Body Part Names .......................................................................... 5

1.2.3. Interchangeable Lens Mounts..................................................................... 6

1.2.4. Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body .............................. 7

1.2.5. Camera IP Address Initialization ................................................................. 8

1.2.6. Reset to the Factory Default ....................................................................... 8

1.2.7. Power Supply Connector ............................................................................ 9

1.2.8. Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC................................... 11

1.3. Input / Output Signal Types ................................................................................... 12

1.3.1. TRIG SW IN Connector ............................................................................ 12

1.3.2. IRIG IN Connector .................................................................................... 12

1.3.3. INPUT(1,2) Connector .............................................................................. 13

1.3.4. OUTPUT (1, 2) Connector ........................................................................ 14

1.3.5. Synchronization with a variable frequency ............................................... 14

1.3.6. IRIG-sync Operation ................................................................................. 16

1.3.7. Signal Delay .............................................................................................. 17

1.4. Connecting the system .......................................................................................... 19

1.4.1. Minimum Equipment Connection .............................................................. 19

1.4.2. Connecting the AC Power Supply ............................................................. 20

1.4.3. Connecting a PC ....................................................................................... 21

Chapter. 2 Recording 23

2.1. Selecting the Frame Rate/Resolution .................................................................... 24

2.1.1. Low Frame Rate Mode ............................................................................. 24

2.2. Selecting the Shutter Speed .................................................................................. 25

Chapter. 3 Product Specifications 27

3.1. Specifications ......................................................................................................... 28

3.1.1. Product Specifications .............................................................................. 28

3.1.2. Random Reset Delay / Interframe Time ................................................... 28

3.1.3. Other Supported Function ......................................................................... 29

3.1.4. General Specifications .............................................................................. 29

3.1.5. AC / DC Adaptor ....................................................................................... 30

3.1.6. Frame Rate and Resolution ...................................................................... 31

3.1.7. Shutter Speed List .................................................................................... 37

3.1.8. Recordable Image Count/Resolution ........................................................ 38

3.1.9. Recordable Times/Resolution ................................................................... 40

3.2. Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 42

3.2.1. Camera Body ............................................................................................ 42

3.2.2. AC Power Supply Unit .............................................................................. 44

Chapter. 4 Warranty 45

4.1. About the Warranty ................................................................................................ 46

Chapter. 5 Contacting Photron 47

5.1. Contact Information................................................................................................ 48

Chapter. 1 Setup

1.1. System Components and Accessories

1.2. Part Names

1.3. Input / Output Signal Types

1.4. Connecting the system

Chapter. 1 Setup

1.1. System Components and Accessories

1.1.1. Components

Refer to the attached packing list for this product's standard components and accessories.

This system does not include a lens.

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1.1.2. Accessories/Options

The following options are available for the system.

1. Dedicated Carrying Case

2. DAQ option

3. Movie analysis software

4. High-G Brackets (High-G Lens Brackets)

5. M42 Lens Mount

If you want to use the High-G Lens Bracket option, it requires specific C mount lenses (Focal length:

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f8, f12.5, f16). Please contact us for details and fixing method.

Lenses, lamps and other kinds of options are available. Please contact our sales representative or

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distributors. Please refer to “5.1.Contact Information ”.

High-G Lens Bracket Installation Example

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Max.

Frame Rate

Full Frame

Max.

Frame Rate

Sensor Type

Memo

ry

Type Name

80,000fps

1,080fps

Color

4GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KC – 4GB

8GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KC – 8GB

16GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KC – 16GB

32GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KC – 32GB

Monochrome

4GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KM – 4GB

8GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KM – 8GB

16GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KM – 16GB

32GB

FASTCAM Mini WX100 type 80KM – 32GB

67,500fps

750fps

Color

4GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KC – 4GB

8GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KC – 8GB

16GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KC – 16GB

32GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KC – 32GB

Monochrome

4GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KM – 4GB

8GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KM – 8GB

16GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KM – 16GB

32GB

FASTCAM Mini WX50 type 67.5KM – 32GB

1.1.3. Type

For the FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 system, there are monochrome and color versions, for each of
these versions, there are 4 GB standard memory capacity type and 8 GB (or 16GB) high capacity
type. When purchasing, it is possible to select from these models according to the application or
your demands.
The Types are listed below.

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Apperance

Rear

For each of the system components.

- Do not expose to shock.

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

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

- Do not disassemble or modify.

- Do not expose to liquids such as water.

- Do not subject to excessive force.

FASTCAM Mini WX50/100

1.2. Part Names

The system is composed of components including the camera body, AC power supply, and the
"Photron FASTCAM Viewer" control software (referred to below as PFV).

1.2.1. Camera Body

The camera body contains IC memory for image recording and has been designed to be able to
record high-speed images uncompressed. The back of the camera body is equipped the Gigabit
Ethernet interface, which permits full camera control and data download possible via connection to a
PC; the input/output connector, which allows external synchronization signals, trigger signals, IRIG
time code.

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REC R EADY

RES ET

POW ER

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IN PU T 2

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RECSYN C IN

DC2 2-32V

OU TP U T 1

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G type F Mount

Front

FASTCAM Mini WX50/100

RESET SW
IP address Reset Switch

Status Indicator LEDs

DC22-32V 55VA
Power Supply Connector

GIGABIT ETHER
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN Cable Connector

POWER SW
Power Switch

I/O PORT
I/O Port Connector

Back

1.2.2. Camera Body Part Names

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G type F Mount

（Standard）

C Mount

1.2.3. Interchangeable Lens Mounts

The lens mount on the system can be changed according to the recording purpose.
There are 2 types of interchangeable lens mounts: “G type F-mount”, “C-mount”.

How to change the lens mount (G type F-mount → C-mount)

1. Remove the four M5 bolts with the hexagonal holes using the hexagonal wrench.

2. Remove the G type F-mount portion as a unit.

3. Install the C-mount unit using the bolts with hexagonal holes in the 90° diagonal holes.

4. After installation, always verify that the unit is not loose and does not rattle.

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1.2.4. Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body

Color

LED ON

LED FLASHING

LED OFF

POWER

Power On

Power Off

IF LINK
/TRANS

The Gigabit Ethernet
interface is connected

Data is transferring

The Gigabit Ethernet
interface is not
connected

TRIGGER

The Gigabit Ethernet
interface is not
connected

The trigger signal is not
present

IRIG

The IRIG signal is
present (being input)

The IRIG signal is not
present

SYNC
MODE

In external
synchronization mode
(synchronized to an
external signal)

In internal
synchronization mode
(synchronized to the
internal signal)

SYNC IN

A synchronization signal
is present (being input)

A synchronization
signal is not present

REC
READY

ON: Ready to record

ENDLESS recording
(The REC (Red) LED is
also flashing)

Not ready to record

REC

Ready to record (The

case of “ENDLESS”

recording mode)

Recording

Not recording

There are a number of LEDs on the rear of the system's camera body. These LEDs indicate the
status of the system. The function of each LED is explained here.

Illumination/blinking in operational states

 During the Gigabit Ethernet interface initialization LEDs other than POWER (green) and IF

LINK/TRANS (red) blink alternately from right to left and from left to right a number of times.

 When Fuctory Default is executed, LEDs other than POWER (green) and IF LINK/TRANS (red)

For how to initialize the Gigabit Ethernet interface, and how to reset to Factory Default, refer to

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fade out from right to left a number of times, then blink.

"1.2.5.Camera IP Address Initialization", "1.2.6.Reset to the Factory Default"

Chapter. 1 Setup

1.2.5. Camera IP Address Initialization

In some circumstance when the IP address is changed, and the new IP address is not explicit, an IP
Address Initialization operation is recommended. In this case, the IP address will be reset to

192.168.0.10 as the factory settings.

1. Press and hold the RESET switch at the camera’s back side.

2. All of the LEDs on the camera’s back side light, then they turn off from right to left. All of LEDs

3. Reboot the camera. The IP address is reset to the factory setting.

If pressing and holding the RESET switch is stopped during LEDs are turning off from right to left,

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the IP address reset is not accomplished. Press and hold the switch until they blink certainly.

If pressing and holding the RESET switch is kept after the LEDs blink, “Factory Default” is executed.

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1.2.6. Reset to the Factory Default

blink twice after they turn off.

A camera settings can be reset to the factory default state by the following procedure.

1. Press and hold the RESET switch on the camera’s back side.

2. All of the LEDs on the camera’s back side light, then they turn off from right to left (first time).

All of LEDs blink twice after they turn off. (An IP address is reset.)

3. All of LEDs light, then they turn off from right to left (second time). All of LEDs blink twice after
they turn off. And they light again.

4. The LEDs turn off from right to left (third time). After that, they turn to keep blinking.

5. Reboot the camera. The camera settings are reset to the factory default.

To reset to the factory default, press and hold the RESET switch until all of LEDs blink after 3 times

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turning off from right to left.

If pressing and holding the RESET switch is stopped when the LEDs’ turning off from right to left is

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finished 1 time, only an IP address is reset.

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1.2.7. Power Supply Connector

DC22-32V 55VA (on camera body)

Pin layout

Cable connector (to camera body)

Pin layout

ECJ.2B.326.CLD(LEMO)

FGJ.2B.326.CLLD52Z(LEMO)

Connector Name

Signal Name

Pin
No.

Camera Body Connector

Model Name

(Manufacturer)

Cable Connector

Model Name

(Manufacturer)

DC22-32

READY OUT

1

ECJ.2B.326.CLD

(LEMO)

FGJ.2B.326.CLLD52Z

(LEMO)

GND

2

RESERVE

3

RESERVE

4

RESERVE

5

RESERVE

6

RESERVE

7

RESERVE

8

IRIG GND

9

IRIG

10

SYNC IN *1

11

TTL IN *2

12

OUTPUT2 *3

13

OUTPUT1 *4

14

GND

15

GND

16

RESERVE

17

RESERVE

18

GND

19

NC

20

READY IN

21

NC

22

+22 - +32V (Input)

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The DC power supply input connector. Connect to the supplied AC adapter or the optional High-G
Battery.
The cable connector is optionally available. When using other power supplies, construct a cable
using the pin diagram below as a reference.

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Connector Name

Signal Name

Pin
No.

Camera Body Connector

Model Name

(Manufacturer)

Cable Connector

Model Name

(Manufacturer)

+22 - +32V (Input)

24

+22 - +32V (Input)

25

NC

26

When using the connector pins directly, refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring
is correct.
If the wiring is incorrect, not only is there the danger of the system malfunctioning, but
also of fire and electric shock.

Do not use a power supply which does not meet the system's specifications, or a
power supply you cannot guarantee the safety of.
By using a power supply outside of the system specifications, not only is there the
danger of the system malfunctioning, but also of fire and electric shock.

Please use a external power supply with the suitable rating which was estimated by
IEC/EN 61010-1 3rd Edition (compiled with CI. 6.3 and CI. 2.5), and separated from the
main circuit by double insulation or reinforced insulation.

Warning

Warning

Warning

*1 Cannot be used together with INPUT1
*2 Cannot be used together with INPUT2
*3 Cannot be used together with OUTPUT2
*4 Cannot be used together with OUTPUT1

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1.2.8. Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC

The system can have the operation of its functions performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet
interface.This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC.

To connect a PC to the system, connect the system to a commercially available
1000BASE-T-compatible interface board with a LAN cable. If Hi-G is not required, a commercial
LAN cable can be used. (Putting a ferrite core with cable rolling up twice is recommended.)For the
LAN cable, prepare a UTP or STP Cat 5e (enhanced category 5) or higher LAN cable. (UTP:
Unshielded Twisted Pair, STP: Shielded Twisted Pair)
The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is 100 m (compliant to the 1000BASE-T
specification). One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 Photron Gigabit Ethernet interface
equipped cameras using a hub. When connecting multiple devices, connect through a switching hub
that can connect at 1000BASE-T. The maximum length of the cable that connects the system (or
PC) to the switching hub is also 100 m.

Photron recommends using an STP cable over long distances or in noisy locations.

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The system is only 1000BASE-T compatible. When using a PC compatible with only 10BASE-T or

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100BASE-TX, the PC must be connected through a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T
compatible switching hub.

The system's factory default IP address is below:

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IP ADDRESS: 192.168.0.10
NETMASK: 255.255.255.0
GATEWAY ADDRESS : 0.0.0.0
PORT: 2000 (Fixed, not changeable)

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A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the various connectors.
Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both, the input device and the output device.

Connector Name

(Input System)

Menu

Signal

TRIG SW IN

None

Contact signal

Connector

BNC

Code Format

IRIG-B (122) Analog

Amplitude

3.0Vp-p min,8.0Vp-p max

Mark to space ratio

3:1 to 6:1

Typical modulated carrier signal ratio

10:1

1.3. Input / Output Signal Types

With the system, many signals can be input and output through the I/O connector. Signals that can
be input and output from the I/O connector are listed below.

Please refer to “10.6.1 I/O Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer 4 User’s Manual” for the details

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of the setup.

The followings are I/O connectors and related signals.

1.3.1. TRIG SW IN Connector

This trigger is input during the READY or ENDLESS recording state by contact between the BNC
connector's shield and a center pin (switch closure). The center pin normally has voltage flowing
through it. Use caution to avoiding contact with other pins.

1.3.2. IRIG IN Connector

The system supports IRIG-B input and can add an IRIG code to each recorded frame. The sample
timing for the IRIG code is once each frame.
The recorded IRIG code is displayed with the PFV.

IRIG Code Input Specification

Please refer to “10.6.1 I/O Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer 4 User’s Manual” for the details

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of the setup.

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Menu Display

Contents

Signal

(Input Signal Conditions)

TRIG POS

Inputs a positive polarity trigger signal.

FET Input 0V - +12V (H
level +2.5V to +12V),
Positive Polarity

TRIG NEG

Inputs a negative polarity trigger signal.

FET Input 0V - +12V (H
level +2.5V to +12V),
Negative Polarity

READY POS

Inputs a positive polarity READY signal.
READY ON/OFF is switched by a pulse input.

FET Input 0V - +12V (H
level +2.5V to +12V),
Positive Polarity

READY NEG

Inputs a negative polarity READY signal.
READY ON/OFF is switched by a pulse input.

FET Input 0V - +12V (H
level +2.5V to +12V),
Negative Polarity

EVENT POS

Inputs a positive polarity EVENT signal.
EVENT TRIGGER is recorded by a pulse input.

FET Input 0V - +12V (H
level +2.5V to +12V),
Positive Polarity

EVENT NEG

Inputs a negative polarity EVENT signal.
EVENT TRIGGER is recorded by a pulse input.

FET Input 0V - +12V (H
level +2.5V to +12V),
Negative Polarity

IRIG Time Code is used when synchronizing a camera with external equipment in time.

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It is a convenient function when apparatus is physically separated.

When the IRIG code is being input, the IRIG code is displayed in white, and is displayed to the left.

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The IRIG offset time is also displayed below it. When the IRIG code is not being input, the IRIG

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code is displayed in grey. At that time, the counter is the camera’s internal counter and it continues

to count.

1.3.3. INPUT(1,2) Connector

The effect when a signal is input is described below, and can be optionally selected and set.
The input voltage is 0V to +12V (H level +2.5V to +12V), positive or negative polarity, pulse width is
200 ns or greater.
Default settings are INPUT1 connector is assigned “SYNC POS”, INPUT2 connector is assigned
“TRIG POS”.

When 2 or more these systems are synchronized, slave cameras’ external synchronization settings

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should be set “ON CAM” at PFV.

The event marker can store ten positions within a sequence

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Signal Type

SYNC POS

Outputs a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal.

+5V CMOS output,
Positive Polarity

SYNC NEG

Outputs a negative polarity vertical synchronization signal.

+5V CMOS output,
Negative Polarity

EXPOSE POS

Outputs the sensor's exposure interval at H level.

+5V CMOS output,
Positive Polarity

EXPOSE NEG

Outputs the sensor's exposure interval at L level.

+5V CMOS output,
Negative Polarity

REC POS

Outputs an interval signal during recording at H level.

+5V CMOS output,
Positive Polarity

REC NEG

Outputs an interval signal during recording at L level.

+5V CMOS output
Negative Polarity

TRIG POS

Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at H
level.

+5V CMOS output,
Positive Polarity

TRIG NEG

Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at L
level.

+5V CMOS output,
Negative Polarity

READY POS

Outputs a signal at H level during the trigger wait state.
(READY in START mode.) Only valid during START,
CENTER, END, and MANUAL modes.

+5V CMOS output,
Positive Polarity

READY NEG

Outputs a signal at L level during the trigger wait state.
(ENDLESS recording state in CENTER, END, MANUAL)
Only valid during START, CENTER, END, and MANUAL
modes.

+5V CMOS output,
Negative Polarity

1.3.4. OUTPUT (1, 2) Connector

These are also BNC connectors. The signals below can be changed and output from PFV.
The output voltage is 0V to +5V, positive or negative polarity, pulse width can be changed.
Default settings are OUTPUT1 connector is”SYNC POS”, OUTPUT2 is ”TRIG POS”.

(POS: positive polarity, NEG: negative)

1.3.5. Synchronization with a variable frequency

When synchronizing with a varying input frequency signal, the frame rate and resolution specified
before recording will be kept as a maximum value.

When an input sync signal is variable, the output image quality might be worse.

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.

14

330Ω F

330Ω F

INPUT _2

INPUT _1

INPUT _2

INPUT _1

TRIGGER _SW_IN

INPUT, TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram

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IRIG-B

IRIG - 1PPS

EXPOSURE

CAM_V

1.3.6. IRIG-sync Operation

This camera system supports IRIG-sync operation, in which the sensor drive signal is synchronized
with the input of IRIG-B signal.

How IRIG-sync operation works?

In IRIG-sync operation, the image sensor is driven by the timing signal shown below. Exposure to the
sensor starts at the start of the IRIG-1PPS signal

IRIG-B : IRIG code that is input to the camera
IEIG-1PPS : 1PPS timing of the IRIG code
EXPOSURE : Exposure to the camera sensor (exposure is indicated by high duration)
CAM_V : Camera’s vertical sync signal

For the settig about the function, refer to the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual".

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1.3.7. Signal Delay

Setting Item

Setting Range (Value)

TRIG TTL IN DELAY

0-5 (s) 100 ns units

SYNC IN DELAY

0-1/frame rate (s) 100 ns units

GENERAL IN DELAY

0-5 (s) 100 ns units

TRIG OUT WIDTH

0-1/frame rate (s) 100 ns units

SYNC OUT DELAY

0-1/frame rate (s) 100 ns units

SYNC OUT WIDTH

0-500 (us), 1/frame rate (s) at 2,000 fps or higher 100 ns units

EXPOSE OUT DELAY

0-1/frame rate (s) 100 ns units

SYNC OUT TIMES

0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30 (* x1 is standard output)

SYNC OUT Output

1,000 fps Synchronization Signal

1,000 fps Synchronization Signal

SYNC OUT Output

With the system, you can set the signal delay time or pulse width for the various signals that are
input and output. Pulse width and delay settings for the various signals to input/output are made with
PFV. The content of each setting is listed in the chart below

SYNC OUT TIMES

Output a SYNC (vertical synchronization signal) from SYNC OUT that is X times SYNC.
Example: For a frame rate of 1,000 fps, SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 2.

Example: For a frame rate of 1,000 fps, SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 4.

Please refer to “10.6.2 Signal Delay ” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details

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of the setup.

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Frame Rate

Restriction

50fps

-

60,000fps

No Limit

60,001fps

-

80,000fps

x30 is unavailable

An accurate frequency is output, but when SYNC OUT TIMES is set to a large value with a high



frame rate, the setting may result in frequency errors.

There are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function(-67,500fps for WX50)

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1.4. Connecting the system

Controller details

Rear panel

Status LEDs

DC22-32V
Power connector

Gigabit Ethernet
LAN cable connector

Camera Body

PC with PFV installed

LAN Cable
(Gigabit Ethernet)

DC Cable

Power on/off SW

AC Cable

1.4.1. Minimum Equipment Connection

The FASTCAM camera supports 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) only.



If your PC supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T only, you need to install a 1000BASE-T interface
board or use a switching hub that supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T.

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2 5 3

4

1. 、6

1.4.2. Connecting the AC Power Supply

Connect the supplied AC power supply unit to the power supply.

1. Confirm the Power SW is turned off.

2. Connect the DC cable to the “DC22-32V” connector on the back of the camera body.

3. Connect the DC cable to the AC power supply unit.

4. Connect the AC cable to the AC power supply unit.

5. Connect the AC cable to the power outlet.

6. Turn on the Power SW one the system.

For the specification of the power supply which can be used, refer to “3.1.4 General Specifications”.

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1.4.3. Connecting a PC

The system can have the operation of its functions performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet
interface.
This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC.

Insert a LAN cable to “1000BASE-T” connector.
A bundled LAN cable may be different from the cable in the picture.

When the system is used at High-G environment, it is recommended that a LAN cable is fixed on a



rigid object to reduce the impact load on the cable and the connector. The fixing point should be
within 20cm from the camera body.

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22

Chapter. 2 Recording

2.1.

Selecting the Frame Rate/Resolution

2.2.

Selecting the Shutter Speed

Chapter. 2 Recording

2.1. Selecting the Frame Rate/Resolution

Images can be recorded with the system from 50 fps to 1,080 fps (750 fps for WX50) using the full
2,048x2,048 pixel resolution of the image sensor. For frame rates higher than 1,080 fps (750 fps for
WX50), high-speed recording is achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor.
Restricting resolution enables higher speed recording. It also reduces data amount and then it
enables longer time shooting/recording.

Even if a limited horizontal resolution is applied, Frame Rate cannot be increased. This



specification is different from other systems. Please refer to “3.1.6. Frame Rate and Resolution”.

2.1.1. Low Frame Rate Mode

It is possible to configure the low frame rate mode of below 50fps. (5fps, 10fps, 20fps, 30fps)
This mode is disabled as a default setting. Detailed configuration is possible when it is enabled.
However, please beware that the image quality lowers when this function is used.

Please refer to “10.7Camera Option” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details



of the setup.

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2.2. Selecting the Shutter Speed

The shutter speed (Exposure time) is independent of the frame rate, and it is possible to control the
exposure time in the frame using the electric shutter. By making an exposure that is of a shorter
period than the frame rate, high-speed objects can be photographed blur-free.

The shortest setting value of shutter speed is 1/360,000 sec (approx 2.8 usec).

Please refer to “4.3 Setting Shooting Conditions” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for



the details of the setup.

For more information of Shutter Speed, refer to “3.1.7.Shutter Speed List”.

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Chapter. 3 Product Specifications

3.1. Specifications

3.2. Dimensions

Chapter. 3 Product Specifications

Image Sensor

CMOS image sensor

Sensor Resolution

2,048 x 2,048 pixels

Pixel Size

10um

Frame Rate

When full frame:
FASTCAM Mini WX100 1,080fps max.
FASTCAM Mini WX50 750fps max.
When a frame segment:
FASTCAM Mini WX100 80,000 fps max.
FASTCAM Mini WX50 67,500fps max.

Lens Mount

G type F mount, C mount

Recording Color Depth
Monochrome

12bit

Color

RGB, each 12bit (Bayer color filter method)

Shutter Method

Electronic shutter

Recording Method

IC memory

Recording Memory Capacity

4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB

Trigger Method

START, CENTER, END, MANUAL, RANDOM, RANDOM RESET

Image Output Customization

Customizable LUT, brightness is changeable

External Synchronization
Input Signal

+3.3 to +12Vp-p, negative polarity/positive polarity (switchable)

External Synchronization
Output Signal

5 Vp-p, negative polarity/positive polarity (switchable)
Trigger Input Signal

TTL(+3.3 to +12V), contact

Other Output Signals

Other timing signal outputs

External Control

Gigabit Ethernet I/F (PC)

Video Output Signal

NONE

Digital Interface

Gigabit Ether Port(1000BASE-T)

Random Reset Delay

Interframe Time

Approx. 2.3 us

Approx. 2.59 us

3.1. Specifications

3.1.1. Product Specifications

3.1.2. Random Reset Delay / Interframe Time

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3.1.3. Other Supported Function

Supported Function

Variable Framerate / Resolution

Dual Slope Shutte

Resolution Lock

Fan Control

IRIG Input

IRIG Synchronization

Variable Synchronization

Signal Delay Setting

SYNC OUT Times Settings

Event Marker

Trigger Mechanical Shutter

Shutter lock

Environment Conditions

Storage Temperature

-20℃ to 60℃ (No Condensation)

-4ºF to 140ºF (No Condensation)

Storage Humidity

85% or less (No Condensation)

Operating Temperature

0 to 40℃ (No Condensation)
32ºF to 104ºF (No Condensation)

Operating Humidity

85% or less (No Condensation)

Pollution degree

Degree 2 according to IEC60664-1

Overvoltage category

Category II according to IEC60664-1

Maximum use altitude

2,000m or lower

Shock Resistance
Performance

100G 10ms 6axes 1000times
External Dimensions

Camera Body

120.0 (H) x 120.0 (W) x 98.9 (D) mm, excluding protrusion

4.7" (W) x 4.7" (H) x 3.9" (D)

DC Power Supply

Power Voltage

22V to 32 V

Power Consumption

55VA

Weight

Camera Body

1.6 kg 3.5 lbs

Photron has verified two types of AC cables, type A (standard for Japan, USA, Canada, etc.)
and type SE (standard for Germany, France, etc.). However, when those cables cannot
properly receive power when plugged in, use the proper AC cable for the region's standards
and verify that AC cable works properly.
For inquires regarding the recommended AC cable for each region, contact that region's
Photron branch office or the distributor.

3.1.4. General Specifications

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Chapter. 3 Product Specifications

Manufacurer

POWER-WIN TECHNOLOGY CORP.

Type

PW-080A4-1Y240A

Rating
Input

AC100-240V , 50-60Hz , to2A

Output

DC24V , 3.34A

Dimensions

40.0 (H) x 69.0 (W) x 132.0 (D) mm excluding protrusions

Weight

0.4 kg 0.9lbs

3.1.5. AC / DC Adaptor

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FASTCAM Mini WX100

Resolution

Frame
Rate (fps)

2,048

x

2,048

2,048

x

1,536

2,048

x

1,472

2,048

x

1,280

2,048

x

1,024

1,920

x

1,536

1,920

x

1,280

1,920

x

1,080

1,920

x

1,024

1,536

x

1,536

1,536

x

1,024

1,536

x

768

1,280

x

1,024

50*

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

60

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

125

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

750

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,080

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,000

✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,500

✔ ✔ ✔

3,000

✔

3,600

4,000

5,000

5,400

6,250

7,200

8,000

9,000

10,000

12,500

15,000

18,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

54,000

80,000

3.1.6. Frame Rate and Resolution

2,048ｘ2,048 to1,280ｘ1,024

The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate.
This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature.
* The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps.

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FASTCAM Mini WX100

Resolution

Frame
Rate (fps)

1,280

x

960

1,280

x

800

1,280

x

768

1,280

x

512

1,024

x

1,024

1,024

x

768

1,024

x

640

1,024

x

512

768

x

512

512

x

512

512

x

448

512

x

416

512

x

320

50*

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

60

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

125

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

750

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,080

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3,600

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

4,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

5,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5,400

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

6,250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

7,200

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

8,000

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

9,000

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

10,000

✔

✔

12,500

✔

15,000

18,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

54,000

80,000

1,280ｘ960 to 512ｘ320

The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate.
This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature.
* The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps.

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FASTCAM Mini WX100

Resolution

Frame
Rate (fps)

)

512

x

256

256

x

256

256

x

224

256

x

128

256

x

96

256

x

64

256

x

32

50*

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

60

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

125

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

750

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,080

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3,600

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

4,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5,400

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

6,250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

7,200

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

8,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

9,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

10,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

12,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

15,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

18,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

20,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

30,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔

40,000

✔ ✔ ✔

54,000

✔ ✔

80,000

✔

512ｘ256 to 256ｘ32

The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate.
This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature.
* The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps.

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FASTCAM Mini WX50

Resolution

Frame
Rate (fps)

)

2,048

x

2,048

2,048

x

1,536

2,048

x

1,472

2,048

x

1,280

2,048

x

1,024

1,920

x

1,536

1,920

x

1,280

1,920

x

1,080

1,920

x

1,024

1,536

x

1,536

1,536

x

1,024

1,536

x

768

1,280

x

1,024

50*

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

60

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

125

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

750

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

1,080

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,500

✔

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,000

✔

✔

2,500

✔

3,000

3,600

4,000

5,000

5,400

6,250

7,200

8,000

9,000

10,000

12,500

15,000

18,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

54,000

67,500

2,048ｘ2,048 to 1,280ｘ1,024

The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate.
This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature.

* The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps.

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FASTCAM Mini WX50

Resolution

Frame
Rate (fps)

1,280

x

960

1,280

x

800

1,280

x

768

1,280

x

512

1,024

x

1,024

1,024

x

768

1,024

x

640

1,024

x

512

768

x

512

512

x

512

512

x

448

512

x

416

512

x

320

50*

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

60

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

125

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

750

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,080

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

3,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

3,600

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

4,000

✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

5,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5,400

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

6,250

✔ ✔ ✔

7,200

✔

✔

8,000

✔

9,000

✔

10,000

12,500

15,000

18,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

54,000

67,500

1,280ｘ960 to 512ｘ320

The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate.
This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature.

* The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps.

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FASTCAM Mini WX50

Resolution

Frame
Rate (fps)

512

x

256

256

x

256

256

x

224

256

x

128

256

x

96

256

x

64

256

x

32

50*

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

60

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

125

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

750

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,080

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

1,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

3,600

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

4,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

5,400

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

6,250

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

7,200

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

8,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

9,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

10,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

12,500

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔

15,000

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

18,000

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

20,000

✔ ✔ ✔

✔

30,000

✔ ✔ ✔

40,000

✔

✔

54,000

✔

67,500

✔

512ｘ256 to 256ｘ32

The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate.
This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature.

* The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps.

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FASTCAM Mini WX50

3.1.7. Shutter Speed List

Shutter Speed

50

5,000

60,000

60

6,000

70,000

100

7,000

80,000

200

8,000

90,000

300

9,000

100,000

400

10,000

124,000

500

12,000

200,000

600

15,000

250,000

700

17,000

280,000

800

20,000

300,000

900

25,000

360,000

1,000

30,000

2,000

35,000

3,000

40,000

4,000

50,000

Shutter Speed

50

5,000

60,000

60

6,000

70,000

100

7,000

80,000

200

8,000

90,000

300

9,000

100,000

400

10,000

124,000

500

12,000

200,000

600

15,000

250,000

700

17,000

280,000

800

20,000

300,000

900

25,000

360,000

1,000

30,000

2,000

35,000

3,000

40,000

4,000

50,000

The unit in the chart is 1/x s

These shutter speeds can be selected at 50 ~ 80,000fps.



In addition, 1/frame sec is selectable at all of frame rates.



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FASTCAM Mini WX100

Resolution

4GB model

Rec. Frames

8GB model

Rec. Frames

16GB model

Rec. Frames

32GB model

Rec. Frames

2,048 x 2,048

678

1,361

2,726

5,457

2,048 x 1,536

904

1,815

3,635

7,276

2,048 x 1,472

944

1,894

3,793

7,592

2,048 x 1,280

1,085

2,178

4,362

8,731

2,048 x 1,024

1,357

2,722

5,453

10,914

1,920 x 1,536

904

1,815

3,635

7,761

1,920 x 1,280

1,085

2,178

4,362

9,313

1,920 x 1,080

1,277

2,562

5,132

11,038

1,920 x 1,024

1,357

2,722

5,453

11,642

1,536 x 1,536

1,206

2,420

4,847

9,701

1,536 x 1,024

1,809

3,630

7,271

14,552

1,536 x 768

2,413

4,840

9,694

19,403

1,280 x 1,024

2,171

4,356

8,725

17,463

1,280 x 960

2,316

4,646

9,307

18,627

1,280 x 1,024

2,171

4,356

8,725

17,463

1,280 x 768

2,895

5,808

11,633

23,284

1,280 x 512

4,343

8,712

17,450

34,926

1,024 x 1,024

2,171

4,356

8,725

21,829

1,024 x 768

3,619

7,260

14,542

29,105

1,024 x 640

4,343

8,712

17,450

34,926

1,024 x 512

5,429

10,890

21,813

43,658

768 x 512

7,239

14,520

29,084

58,211

512 x 512

10,858

21,781

43,626

87,317

512 x 448

12,409

24,892

49,859

99,791

512 x 416

17,373

34,850

69,802

107,467

512 x 320

17,373

34,850

69,802

139,707

512 x 256

21,717

43,562

87,253

174,634

256 x 256

43,434

87,125

1,74,506

349,269

256 x 224

49,639

99,571

19,9436

399,164

256 x 128

86,869

17,4250

34,9013

698,538

256 x 96

11,5825

23,2334

46,5351

931,384

256 x 64

17,3738

34,8501

69,8026

1,397,077

256 x 32

347,477

697,002

1,396,053

2,794,154

3.1.8. Recordable Image Count/Resolution

* Recording Time = Rec. Frames x 1/frame rate (fps)

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FASTCAM Mini WX50

Resolution

4GB model

Rec. Frames

8GB model

Rec. Frames

16GB model

Rec. Frames

32GB model

Rec. Frames

2,048 x 2,048

678

1,361

2,726

5,457

2,048 x 1,536

904

1,815

3,635

7,276

2,048 x 1,472

944

1,894

3,793

7,592

2,048 x 1,280

1,085

2,178

4,362

8,731

2,048 x 1,024

1,357

2,722

5,453

10,914

1,920 x 1,536

904

1,815

3,635

7,761

1,920 x 1,280

1,085

2,178

4,362

9,313

1,920 x 1,080

1,277

2,562

5,132

11,038

1,920 x 1,024

1,357

2,722

5,453

11,642

1,536 x 1,536

1,206

2,420

4,847

9,701

1,536 x 1,024

1,809

3,630

7,271

14,552

1,536 x 768

2,413

4,840

9,694

19,403

1,280 x 1,024

2,171

4,356

8,725

17,463

1,280 x 960

2,316

4,646

9,307

18,627

1,280 x 800

2,171

4,356

8,725

22,353

1,280 x 768

2,895

5,808

11,633

23,284

1,280 x 512

4,343

8,712

17,450

34,926

1,024 x 1,024

2,171

4,356

8,725

21,829

1,024 x 768

3,619

7,260

14,542

29,105

1,024 x 640

4,343

8,712

17,450

34,926

1,024 x 512

5,429

10,890

21,813

43,658

768 x 512

7,239

14,520

29,084

58,211

512 x 512

10,858

21,781

43,626

87,317

512 x 448

12,409

24,892

49,859

99,791

512 x 416

17,373

34,850

69,802

107,467

512 x 320

17,373

34,850

69,802

139,707

512 x 256

21,717

43,562

87,253

174,634

256 x 256

43,434

87,125

1,74,506

349,269

256 x 224

49,639

99,571

19,9436

399,164

256 x 128

86,869

17,4250

34,9013

698,538

256 x 96

11,5825

23,2334

46,5351

931,384

256 x 64

17,3738

34,8501

69,8026

1,397,077

256 x 32

347,477

697,002

1,396,053

2,794,154

* Recording Time = Rec. Frames x 1/frame rate (fps)

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FASTCAM Mini WX100

Resolution

MAX FrameRate

4GB moldel

Rec. Time

8GB moldel

Rec. Time

16GB moldel

Rec. Time

32GB moldel

Rec. Time

2,048 x 2,048

1,080

0.628

1.260

2.524

5.053

2,048 x 1,536

1,080

0.837

1.681

3.366

6.737

2,048 x 1,472

1,500

0.629

1.263

2.529

5.061

2,048 x 1,280

2,000

0.543

1.089

2.181

4.366

2,048 x 1,024

2,000

0.679

1.361

2.727

5.457

1,920 x 1,536

1,080

0.837

1.681

3.366

7.186

1,920 x 1,280

1,500

0.723

1.452

2.908

6.209

1,920 x 1,080

2,000

0.639

1.281

2.566

5.519

1,920 x 1,024

2,000

0.679

1.361

2.727

5.821

1,536 x 1,536

1,500

0.804

1.613

3.231

6.467

1,536 x 1,024

2,500

0.724

1.452

2.908

5.820

1,536 x 768

3,000

0.804

1.613

3.231

6.467

1,280 x 1,024

2,500

0.868

1.742

3.490

6.985

1,280 x 960

3,000

0.772

1.549

3.102

6.209

1,280 x 800

3,600

0.772

1.549

3.102

6.209

1,280 x 768

3,600

0.804

1.613

3.231

6.467

1,280 x 512

5,400

0.804

1.613

3.231

6.467

1,024 x 1,024

3,000

0.905

1.815

3.635

7.276

1,024 x 768

4,000

0.905

1.815

3.636

7.276

1,024 x 640

5,000

0.869

1.742

3.490

6.985

1,024 x 512

6,250

0.869

1.742

3.490

6.985

768 x 512

6,250

1.158

2.323

4.653

9.313

512 x 512

8,000

1.357

2.723

5.453

10.914

512 x 448

9,000

1.379

2.766

5.540

11.087

512 x 416

10,000

1.336

2.681

5.369

10.746

512 x 320

12,500

1.390

2.788

5.584

11.176

512 x 256

15,000

1.448

2.904

5.817

11.642

256 x 256

18,000

2.413

4.840

9.695

19.403

256 x 224

20,000

2.482

4.979

9.972

19.958

256 x 128

30,000

2.896

5.808

11.634

23.284

256 x 96

40,000

2.896

5.808

11.634

23.284

256 x 64

54,000

3.217

6.454

12.926

25.871

256 x 32

80,000

4.343

8.713

17.451

34.926

3.1.9. Recordable Times/Resolution

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The unit in the chart is sec

FASTCAM Mini WX50

Resolution

MAX FrameRate

4GB moldel

Rec. Time

8GB moldel

Rec. Time

16GB moldel

Rec. Time

32GB moldel

Rec. Time

2,048 x 2,048

750

0.904

1.815

3.635

7.276

2,048 x 1,536

1,000

0.904

1.815

3.635

7.276

2,048 x 1,472

1,080

0.874

1.754

3.512

7.030

2,048 x 1,280

1,080

1.005

2.017

4.039

8.084

2,048 x 1,024

1,500

0.905

1.815

3.635

7.276

1,920 x 1,536

1,000

0.904

1.815

3.635

7.761

1,920 x 1,280

1,080

1.005

2.017

4.039

8.623

1,920 x 1,080

1,500

0.851

1.708

3.421

7.359

1,920 x 1,024

1,500

0.905

1.815

3.635

7.761

1,536 x 1,536

1,500

0.804

1.613

3.231

6.467

1,536 x 1,024

1,500

1.206

2.420

4.847

9.701

1,536 x 768

2,500

0.965

1.936

3.878

7.761

1,280 x 1,024

2,000

1.086

2.178

4.363

8.731

1,280 x 960

2,000

1.158

2.323

4.654

9.313

1,280 x 800

2,500

1.112

2.230

4.467

8.941

1,280 x 768

2,500

1.158

2.323

4.653

9.313

1,280 x 512

4,000

1.086

2.178

4.363

8.731

1,024 x 1,024

2,000

1.357

2.723

5.453

10.914

1,024 x 768

3,600

1.005

2.017

4.039

8.084

1,024 x 640

3,600

1.206

2.420

4.847

9.701

1,024 x 512

4,000

1.357

2.723

5.453

10.914

768 x 512

5,000

1.448

2.904

5.817

11.642

512 x 512

5,400

2.011

4.034

8.079

16.169

512 x 448

6,250

2.012

4.037

8.086

15.966

512 x 416

7,200

1.856

3.723

7.458

14.925

512 x 320

9,000

1.930

3.872

7.756

15.523

512 x 256

10,000

2.172

4.356

8.725

17.463

256 x 256

12,500

3.475

6.970

13.960

27.941

256 x 224

15,000

3.309

6.638

13.296

26.610

256 x 128

20,000

4.343

8.713

17.451

34.926

256 x 96

30,000

3.861

7.744

15.512

31.046

256 x 64

40,000

8.687

17.425

34.901

34.926

256 x 32

67,500

5.148

10.326

20.682

41.394

The unit in the chart is sec

41 FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual

Chapter. 3 Product Specifications

FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 (G type F mount)

*Caution
If installing a longer screw than the specified
depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera
may be damaged.

Top

Front

Side

Bottom

3.2. Dimensions

3.2.1. Camera Body

(mm)

42

FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 (Cmount)

*Caution
If installing a longer screw than the specified
depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera
may be damaged.

Bottom

Side

Front

Top

（mm）

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Chapter. 3 Product Specifications

3.2.2. AC Power Supply Unit

(mm)

44

Chapter. 4 Warranty

4.1. About the Warranty

Chapter. 4 Warranty

Reference

4.1. About the Warranty

This system has been shipped having undergone rigorous testing. However, in the unlikely event that
it malfunctions due to a manufacturing defect, it will be repaired, at no charge, within the warranty
period.

Warranty Exceptions

The following exceptions will result in fee-based repair, even within the warranty period.

1. Damage or malfunction as a result of fire, earthquake, water damage, lightning, other natural
disasters, pollution, or the effects of abnormal voltage.

2. Damage or malfunction as a result of dropping or mishandling during shipment or when
moving after purchase or misuse.

3. Consumable goods (cables)

4. When repair, adjustment, or altemation done by an entity other than Photron service has

been performed on the system, or damage or malfunction that is determined to be attributed
to a fault in the use the product.

For inquires related to malfunction, contact the dealer where the product was purchased, or the
nearest Photron office.

For inquires related to our product, refer to "5.1 Contact Information".



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Chapter. 5 Contacting Photron

5.1. Contact Information

Chapter. 5 Contacting Photron

Items Verified

Concrete Example

Contact
Information

Company, school or organization name,
customer contact name,
contact phone number,
contact e-mail address.

Product Name

FASTCAM Mini WX50/100

Serial Number

Shown in the nameplate seal.

Condition of the system, nature of problem, etc.

Contact Information

In Americas
and Antipodes

PHOTRON USA, INC.

9520 Padgett Street, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92126-4426, USA
Phone : [phone] or 858-684-3555
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail] / www.photron.com

In Europe,
Africa and India

PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED

The Barn, Bottom Road, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
HP14 4BS, U.K.
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail] / www.photron.com

In China

PHOTRON (SHANGHAI) LIMITED.

Room 20C Zhao-Feng World Trade Building, No. 369 Jiangsu Road
ChangNing District, Shanghai 200050 China
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail] / www.photron.cn.com

In other areas

PHOTRON LIMITED

21F, Jimbocho Mitsui Bldg.,
1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0051
Phone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]

www.photron.co.jp

5.1. Contact Information

For inquiries related to FASTCAM Mini WX, contact Photron at one of the contact points listed below.
Additionally, the following items will be required for verification when inquiring. You are kindly asked
to prepare them in advance.

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Hardware Manual Revision 2.00 EN

Publication Date: July, 2018
Publisher: PHOTRON LIMITED
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