Photron Fastcam MC1, Hardware Manual

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3.12.5. Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras (Mixed-Type Synchronized
Recording)
Using the function (frame rate synchronization recording) in the previous section, “ 3.12.4
Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices ”, mixed-type synchronized recording can
be performed with other Photron high-speed cameras (except some older products).
In particular, the FASTCAM-APX RS, FASTCAM SA1 and the FASTCAM MH4-10K are also
compatible with collective control by the PFV control software.
The Standard Procedure
1. Decide the master camera (the source of the synchronization signal) and the slave camera
(the cameras that will operate synchronized to the signal from the master). Basically, by
making the master camera the camera with the lowest maximum frame rate that can be set,
you can avoid setting a synchronization signal speed that the slave camera cannot accept.
2. Connect the master camera’s V-SYNC output connect to the slave camera’s V-SYNC input
connector with a BNC cable, select the synchronization signal output polarity on the master
camera, and then set the slave camera to be operated by that signal.
For camera models that can do synchronized recordings or for detailed instructions on making
the settings, contact Photron.
EXT - SYNC OUT
EXT - SYNC IN
(MASTER)
(SLAVE)
CAMERA No.1
CAMERA No.2
(BNC Cable)