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Chapter 2. Setup

2.4.8. Using Low Light Mode

As more you increase the frame rate or shutter speed of a high speed camera, the amount of

light entering the camera decreases accordingly, making the displayed image dark. Low light mode

is a function that temporarily increases the exposure time, making the displayed image easier to

see. Press the

LOW LIGHT

key once to turn on low light mode. Press the

LOW LIGHT

key

once

more to clear low light mode. Pressing the

REC READY

key automatically clears low light mode

and returns you to the selected record and shutter speed.

When in low light mode, “LOW LIGHT” will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen, and

five LEDs, all of the MAIN LEDs except the POWER LED, will blink.

Summary of Contents for Fastcam MC1

Page 1: ...FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual Revision 1 02E ...

Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ... instructions and warnings necessary for using the FASTCAM MC1 Before using the camera 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 ...

Page 4: ...C1 how to connect the imager basic keypad operation the battery and a list of items that should be checked before using the camera are also explained here Chapter 3 Recording Operations related to recording are explained here Chapter 4 Playback Operations related to playing back record images are explained here Chapter 5 Connecting a PC The procedure for connecting the FASTCAM MC1 to a PC is expla...

Page 5: ...stem settings are explained here Chapter 7 Product Specifications The camera s specifications are found here Chapter 8 Warranty The warranty is explained here Chapter 9 Contacting Photron Contact information to use to contact Photron if the camera malfunctions or a portion of the manual is unclear ...

Page 6: ...Please pay careful attention to the content of the safety precautions when using the product 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 will occur The safety precautions to be observed are explained with the followin...

Page 7: ...oing so can cause fire electric shock or malfunction from short circuit or heat Do not disassemble or modify the camera There are high voltages inside the camera 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 cable is fully inserted into the shocked Not fully plugging in the power cable can cause fire from ...

Page 8: ...Oil moisture and dust conduct electricity which can cause a fire or electric shock Ambient temperature 0 40 Humidity 85 RH or lower Maximum altitude 2000 m or lower In addition if exceeding these limits use in a condensation free environment Using the camera outside these limits might cause malfunction Do not store the equipment in a location where the temperature goes below 20 or higher than 60 A...

Page 9: ... 20 2 2 6 Lens mount 21 2 2 7 LCD Monitor Keypad Optional 22 2 2 8 About RS 422 22 2 2 9 I O Connecters BNC connectors 24 2 2 10 DC 18 36V 45VA Connector 25 2 3 Device Connections 26 2 3 1 Connecting the Imager 26 2 3 2 Connecting the Keypad 27 2 3 3 Connecting a Video Monitor 27 2 3 4 Connecting the AC Adapter 28 2 4 Basic Keypad Operation Optional 29 2 4 1 Keypad Parts 29 2 4 2 Startup Screen 31...

Page 10: ...3 7 1 Using Preset LUT Patterns 64 3 7 2 Using a Custom LUT 67 3 8 Edge Enhancement Function 68 3 9 Setting the Sensor Gain 69 3 10 Input Output Signal Types 70 3 10 1 TRIGGER IN Connector 70 3 10 2 SYNC IN Connector 70 3 10 3 GENERAL OUT Connector 71 3 11 Using External Triggers 72 3 11 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal 72 3 11 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals 74 3 12 Using External Syn...

Page 11: ...troller s Gigabit Ether Interface 106 5 1 1 Connecting the FASTCAM MC1 and a PC 107 5 1 2 Setting the Camera Controller s IP Address 108 5 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 109 5 1 4 Connecting the PC to Multiple Cameras 110 Chapter 6 System Settings 111 6 1 Display Settings 112 6 1 1 Changing the Date Time Display 112 6 1 2 Display Hide On Screen Display OSD Text 113 6 1 3 Displa...

Page 12: ...esolution 127 7 1 5 Recordable Image Count Resolution 128 7 1 6 Shutter Speed List 128 7 2 Dimensions 129 7 2 1 Camera Controller 129 7 2 2 Imager 130 7 2 3 LCD Monitor Keypad 131 7 2 4 AC Adapter 134 Chapter 8 Warranty 135 8 1 About the Warranty 136 Chapter 9 Contacting Photron 137 9 1 Contacting Photron 138 ...

Page 13: ...11 Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features ...

Page 14: ...10 000 fps Using real time video output and an easy to use remote control the camera is fully operational without a PC being connected though by connecting a PC via gigabit Ethernet full camera operations can be performed on the PC with the easy to use control software supplied The FASTCAM MC1 has been engineered to meet increased demand for a compact and lightweight camera with performance beyond...

Page 15: ...13 Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 About the Camera s Components and Accessories 2 2 Part Names 2 3 Device Connections 2 4 Basic Keypad Operation ...

Page 16: ...ter 1 3 Camera Cable 1 4 AC Adapter AC Cable 1 5 Hexagonal Flange Back Adjustment Wrench 1 5 mm 1 6 Gigabit Ether Interface Cable LAN Cable 1 7 Gigabit Ehternet Setup Procedure 1 8 IP Label 5 9 FASTCAM series Setup Disk Driver Application 1 2 1 2 Accessories Options The following options are available for the FASTCAM MC1 1 Battery Power Supply Unit 2 LCD Monitor Keypad 3 NF Mount NF mount Lenses 3...

Page 17: ... following list Maximum frame speed Imager Memory size Model name １G FASTCAM MC1 model 500 C1 Color ２G FASTCAM MC1 model 500 C2 １G FASTCAM MC1 model 500 M1 500FPS Monochrome ２G FASTCAM MC1 model 500 M2 １G FASTCAM MC1 model 2K C1 Color ２G FASTCAM MC1 model 2K C2 １G FASTCAM MC1 model 2K M1 2000FPS Monochrome ２G FASTCAM MC1 model 2K M2 １G FASTCAM MC1 model 10K C1 Color ２G FASTCAM MC1 model 10K C2 １G ...

Page 18: ...roller Two different models are available depending on the memory capasity Model 1 with 1GB memory and Model 2 with 2 GB The models are further divided by the maximum frame speed Model 500 with maximum frame speed of 500 fps Model 2K 2 000 fps and Model 10K 10 000 fps They contain IC memory for saving images and they have been designed with the capability to save high speed images as uncompressed ...

Page 19: ...FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual 17 2 2 2 Camera Controller Part Names Front Panel ...

Page 20: ...HING Data is transferring LED OFF The Gigabit Ether interface is not connected TRIGGER Yellow LED ON A trigger signal is present being input The LED will light for 0 1 second when the trigger signal is input LED OFF The trigger signal is not present SYNC MODE Red LED ON In external synchronization mode synchronized to external signal LED OFF In internal synchronization mode synchronized to the int...

Page 21: ...the imager The LED will not light just by connecting the camera cable LED OFF The camera controller is not communicating with the imager REC Red LED FLASHING Recording LED OFF Not recording REC READY Yellow LED ON Ready to record LED FLASHING ENDLESS recording The REC Red LED is also flashing LED OFF Not ready to record ...

Page 22: ... The maximum frame speed available with an imager is varied by the type of the camera controller employed 2 2 5 Camera Cable A cable is required to connect the camera controller and the imager on the FASTCAM MC1 The length of the camera cable is 7m The small size of the imager and the connector makes it possible to access even the most difficult to access environments Photos of a cable attached to...

Page 23: ...able on the market The C mount can be changed to an optional NF mount and three different focal length NF mount lenses are available as optional accessories Use lenses whose rear protrusion is under 15 millimeters from the flange surface If the rear protrusion is longer than 15 millimeters the lens will interfere with the sensor cover glass resulting in physical damage to the lens and sensor C mou...

Page 24: ...king it possible to use the keypad as a video monitor to set up the camera and check the images The keypad is also hot pluggable so it can be plugged in to the camera controller while the power is on Camera side Connector Name Signal Name Connector Model Name Camera side Connector Model Name Keypad side KEYPAD Keypad Signal PT02A 12 10S 023 Amphenol PT06A 12 10P 023 Amphenol NOTE The keypad is opt...

Page 25: ...ector pins directly refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring is correct Incorrect wiring can cause malfunction The voltage on pin A 12V OUT is used to power the keypad do not use it for other purposes By setting the STATUS OUT menu to ON the system status can be output via the serial connection For details check the command list Keypad Pin Diagram PT02A 12 10S 023 Connector Name Signal Name ...

Page 26: ...IN and GENERAL OUT connecters on the camera controller provide access to each type of signal 1 TRIGGER IN Connector Switch the type of input signal with the Slide Switch 2 SYNC IN Connector 3 GENERAL OUT Connector 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 devices the input device and the output devi...

Page 27: ...ed AC adapter or optional High G Battery DC 18 36V 45VA Pin Diagram PT02A 8 4P 023 Connector Name Signal Name Pin Num Camera Controller side Connector Model Name Maker Cable side Connector Model Name Maker RESERVE A SIGNAL GND B POWER GND C DC 18 36V 45VA 18 36V IN D PT02A 8 4P 023 Amphenol PT06A 8 4S 424 Amphenol ...

Page 28: ...Imager 3 Verify that the connector s screws are correctly tightened Firmly fasten the retaining screws on the connector before use Be very careful if the retaining screws are not firmly fastened the connector may be damaged Always secure the camera cable by tightening the screws attached to the camera cable s connector If the camera cable pulls out while the power is on it can cause malfunction Al...

Page 29: ...ggable It can be plugged in and removed while the camera controller s power is on 2 3 3 Connecting a Video Monitor A video monitor connected to the camera controller can be used to check the live image camera pass through image With a BNC cable connect the VIDEO OUT connector on the front of the camera controller to the video input on a video monitor VIDEO OUT Connector Video Monitor etc VCR etc ...

Page 30: ... DC power item in section 7 1 2 General Specifications for power supplies that can be used 1 Connect the AC adapter to the DC 18 36V 45VA connector on the front of the camera controller 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter 3 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet AC Cable AC Adapter DC 18 36V 32VA Connector ...

Page 31: ...e intention of making frequently repeated functions easy accessible Detailed settings have also been organized in a menu which can be efficiently operation with using the ARROW keys This section explains the basic keypad operations when taking images with the FASTCAM MC1 2 4 1 Keypad Parts Keypad External Diagram ...

Page 32: ...on the MC1 BACK Setting condition return SCROLL Scroll ARROW KEYS Move up down left right ZOOM Zoom ENTER Confirm key CALIBRATE Not used on the MC1 STATUS Display status FIT 1 1 Display fit monitor screen 1 1 STORE Store settings store a marker SEGMENT PLAYBACK Segment playback keys LIVE Change LIVE MEMORY PRESET Access preset 21 REC READY Record ready TRIGGER MODE Set trigger mode 22 REC Record k...

Page 33: ...ample Cable Device Connections 2 After switching on the power the imager connection status and current IP address setting is displayed as text on the video monitor screen Monochrome Imager Connection Color Imager Connection No Connection Screen Display CONNECTED MONO CONNECTED COLOR NOT CONNECTED Connect to Gigabit Ether Connect to Imager Connect to Video Out Connect to Keypad Connect to DC18 36V ...

Page 34: ...isplay mode LIVE mode MEMORY playback mode The current trigger mode The number of frames and the length of time that can be shot at the current setting The current frame rate The current resolution The current shutter speed The Photron logo The type of the imager currently displaying LIVE images The current time ...

Page 35: ...ing the Menu List 1 The menu list is displayed on the video monitor screen by pressing the keypad MENU key 2 To leave the menu list screen without making a selection cancel press the MENU key or the BACK key Menu List Screen BNC Cab Menu Submenu ...

Page 36: ...and down keys 2 Find the item to set in the submenu and press the Right key to move to the submenu To return to the menu from the submenu press the key 3 Move to the item to set using the keys and press the ENTER key 4 The setting item will appear on the left side of the screen that had displayed the menu Use the ARROW keys to change the setting To return to the submenu from the setting item press...

Page 37: ...ame rate shutter speed and resolution explained in Chapter 3 Recording press the keypad STORE key However use caution as the settings below will not be saved by using STORE function ZOOM Settings FIT Settings LOW LIGHT Settings KEYPAD LCD Settings The following settings are saved by menu selection regardless the use of STORE Gigabit Ether IP address net mask gateway Video out NTSC PAL selection ...

Page 38: ...AY OSD SELECT P 113 CURSOR P 113 R G B P 115 NTSC PAL P 116 KEYPAD P 117 SYNC IN OUT TRIG TTL IN P 72 SYNC IN P 75 GENARAL OUT P 86 TRIG TTL IN DELAY P 88 SYNC IN DELAY P 88 TRIG OUT WIDTH P 88 SYNC OUT DELAY P 89 SYNC OUT WIDTH P 89 EXPOSE OUT DELAY P 89 RESERVED RESERVED OTHERS DIGITAL I F SET P 108 DHCP P 109 TIME SET P 118 DATE TIME P 112 AUTO PLAY P 119 SYSTEM REV P 121 STATUS OUT P 22 RECORD...

Page 39: ...r a detailed explanation of how to make the settings for each imager 1 On the keypad press the numbered PRESET key to be set 2 Perform the camera settings Refer to Chapter 3 Recording for how to make the settings 3 Press the STORE key By saving the settings the current camera settings are saved to the numbered preset selected in the first step 4 To access the saved camera settings press the number...

Page 40: ...ly increases the exposure time making the displayed image easier to see Press the LOW LIGHT key once to turn on low light mode Press the LOW LIGHT key once more to clear low light mode Pressing the REC READY key automatically clears low light mode and returns you to the selected record and shutter speed When in low light mode LOW LIGHT will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen and f...

Page 41: ... Only 3 6 Color Enhancement Adjustment Color Models Only 3 7 LUT Look Up Table Operations 3 8 Edge Enhancement Function 3 9 Setting the Sensor Gain 3 10 Input Output Signal Types 3 11 Using External Triggers 3 12 Using External Synchronization Signals 3 13 GENERAL Out Signal Settings 3 14 Signal Delay 3 15 Direct Trigger Function 3 16 Using USER SW Programmable Switch 3 17 Status Key ...

Page 42: ...r selecting the frame rate is explained next 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode the image displayed is passed through from the camera If the system is in a mode other than LIVE mode press the keypad LIVE key When the system is in LIVE mode the LIVE key LED will be lit 2 Press the FRAME RATE keys Pressing the key raises the frame rate and pressing the key lowers the frame rate 3 Verify t...

Page 43: ...ecording also changes at the same time For frame rates over 2000 fps the resolution is automatically set to the maximum available at that frame rate For more details refer to 7 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution The minimum frame rate in PAL mode is 50 fps The minimum frame rate in NTSC mode is 60 fps ...

Page 44: ...cting the resolution is explained next 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode 2 Press the RESOLUTION keys Pressing the key raises the resolution and pressing the key lowers the resolution 3 Verify that the resolution displayed in the lower left corner of the video monitor changes as the resolution is changed 4 The display of the record time available for recording also changes at the same t...

Page 45: ... to a maximum of 1 160 000 sec approximately 6 2μ sec Reference 7 1 6 Shutter Speed List The procedure for selecting the shutter speed is explained next 3 3 1 Setting the Shutter Speed 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode 2 Press the SHUTTER keys Pressing the key raises the shutter speed and pressing the key lowers the shutter speed 3 Verify that the shutter speed displayed in the lower l...

Page 46: ... the SHUTTER menu SHUTTER MODE submenu the shutter speed s value first used when the frame rate is changed can be set MODE1 Changing the frame rate automatically sets the shutter speed to 1 frame sec MODE2 Changing the frame rate does not change the shutter speed it maintains the current setting ...

Page 47: ...ed on the use of the system will differ from the explanation below The procedure for selecting the trigger mode is explained here first Following that is the basic explanation for using each trigger mode 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode 2 Press the TRIGGER MODE keys Pressing the keys selects the trigger mode 3 The mode selected will be displayed on the screen immediately Verify that t...

Page 48: ...ecording For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory of two seconds of recording the REC key is pressed as shown in the diagram below and two seconds of high speed video is saved immediately after the trigger is input Recording in START Mode The procedure for recording in START mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera m...

Page 49: ...Manual 47 3 To start recording press the REC key and the trigger is input The screen display READY becomes REC during recording and changes to LIVE when recording is done 4 Recording is finished Trigger Input Recording Ends ...

Page 50: ...y is pressed as shown in the diagram below and one second before and one second after the trigger was received for a total of two seconds of high speed video Recording in CENTER Mode The procedure for recording in CENTER mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode and the trigger mode is CENTER 2 Press the REC READ...

Page 51: ...he images are continuously written to memory in a loop 4 Press the REC key on the keypad again and the trigger is input The screen display changes to REC By doing this the images before and after when the trigger was input are saved and the recording operation ends Verify that the REC display has changed to LIVE 5 Recording is finished Trigger Input Recording Ends ...

Page 52: ...onds of high speed video immediately before when the trigger was input are saved Recording in END Mode The procedure for recording in END mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode and the trigger mode is END 2 Press the REC READY key on the keypad The system enters the recording ready state Verify that the LIVE d...

Page 53: ...desired action has finished By doing this the images immediately before the trigger is saved and the recording operation ends Verify that the ENDLESS display in the upper part of the screen has changed to LIVE 5 Recording is finished Trigger Input Recording Ends ...

Page 54: ...the trigger is input and 75 after the REC key is pressed as shown in the diagram below and 0 5 seconds before and 1 5 seconds after the trigger is input are recorded and a total of two seconds of high speed video are saved Setting MANUAL Mode To use MANUAL mode the proportion of the number frames to record before and after the trigger must be set in advance before recording The procedure for makin...

Page 55: ...umber of frames that can be recorded When FRAME 1 FRAME TOTAL FRAME 1 the same as START mode When FRAME TOTAL FRAME 1 FRAME 1 the same as END mode When FRAME FRAME the same as CENTER mode 5 Set the before trigger frame count Operate the cursor with the keypad ARROW keys to set the desired frame count By changing the before trigger frame count FRAME the after trigger frame count FRAME increases and...

Page 56: ...or recording in MANUAL mode is explained next 1 Following the directions in 3 4 Selecting the Trigger Mode verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode and the trigger mode is MANUAL 2 Press the REC READY key on the keypad The system enters the recording ready state Verify that the LIVE display in the top of the screen has changed to READY 3 Press the keypad REC key and to input the trigger The scr...

Page 57: ... the trigger is input The screen display changes to REC By doing this the images before and after when the trigger was input are saved and the recording operation ends Verify that the REC display has changed to LIVE 5 Recording is finished Trigger Input Recording Ends ...

Page 58: ...umber of frames recorded each time the trigger is input can be set as desired in one frame increments from one frame to the maximum of all the recordable frames available Setting RANDOM Mode Frame Count To use RANDOM mode the number of frames to save each time the trigger is input must be set in advance before recording The procedure for making that setting is explained next 1 Press the MENU key o...

Page 59: ... save for one trigger input Operate the cursor with the keypad ARROW keys to set the desired frame count 5 When the setting is complete press the ENTER key to finish If the setting has been entered correctly For example when the trigger has been set to save 1000 frames the trigger mode display in the upper part of the screen will show RANDOM 1000FR as shown in the image below Up Raise Lower Value ...

Page 60: ...n the top of the screen has changed to READY 3 Press the REC key on the keypad The screen display shows REC 4 Press the REC key on the keypad By doing this the camera records only the frame count specified and waits for the next trigger signal Trigger signals can be input by the external trigger input connector contact signal or TTL signal 3 11 Using External Triggers The recording operation ends ...

Page 61: ...ate white balance can be achieved and realistic color images recorded Two methods are available for adjusting the white balance preset and user editable white balance Those methods are explained in this section 3 5 1 Using Preset White Balance There are two types of white balance presets 5100K 3100K for use with common light sources The suggested color temperature for these presets is listed below...

Page 62: ...USER Both of these methods are explained here Making Settings with AUTO USER 1 Set the conditions frame rate shutter speed resolution with which to record 2 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 3 Select the COLOR TEMP from the ADJUSTMENT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 4 Select AUTO USER and press the ENTER key to enter the white balance...

Page 63: ...hite standard object is being shot in the middle of the screen 8 Adjust the light intensity if DARK is displayed in the lower left of the screen until it changes to PUSH ENTER KEY If it is too bright BRIGHT is displayed reduce the light intensity 9 Press the ENTER key when the PUSH ENTER KEY display is shown 10 With this operation the camera acquires the appropriate white balance value Verify that...

Page 64: ...the desired conditions frame rate shutter speed resolution with which to make recording 2 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 3 Select the COLOR TEMP from the ADJUSTMENT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 4 Select EDIT USER and press the ENTER key The white balance adjustment items will display 5 Use the ARROW keys to set the RGB values an...

Page 65: ...JUSTMENT submenu and press ENTER key 2 The setting items are displayed The function of each item is explained in the list below 3 Use the ARROW keys to select one of the modes listed above When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting Menu display Content OFF Turns color enhancement mode off MODE1 Sets the x0 5 color enhancement MODE2 Sets the x1 default color enhancement MODE3 Sets th...

Page 66: ...t in the image stand out by emphasizing a specified gray level range LUT in the FASTCAM MC1 and the relationship between video output and the PC software is explained in this section When saving an image with the brightness converted with LUT the image saved is the image that has had its brightness converted 3 7 1 Using Preset LUT Patterns Six LUT patterns have been preset in advance on the system...

Page 67: ...TCAM MC1 Hardware Manual 65 D1 GAIN 1x The input is always linear output This LUT is used for normal conditions D2 Gamma 0 6 This LUT is 0 6 gamma correction D3 Gamma 0 45 This LUT is 0 45 gamma correction ...

Page 68: ...mphasize the dark areas of the image D5 Gain 4x The upper two bits from the sensor s 8 bit input are deleted and the remaining 6 bit data is expanded to 8 bit which displays the dark areas of the image emphasized This LUT emphasizes the dark portions even more than the D4 LUT D6 Reverse Gradation The input gradation is reversed and then displayed ...

Page 69: ...CAM MC1 Hardware Manual 67 3 7 2 Using a Custom LUT Creating a LUT pattern is done with the PFV For details refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual About USER A custom LUT created with PFV is used ...

Page 70: ...ubmenu and press the ENTER key 2 The setting items are displayed The function of each item is explained in the list below 3 Use the ARROW keys to select one of the modes listed above When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting Menu Display Content OFF Turns edge enhancement mode off MODE1 Sets the amount of edge enhancement to light MODE2 Sets the amount of edge enhancement to medium...

Page 71: ...nents also increase resulting in decreased image quality or more noise The sensor gain can be set in two steps according to the subject to be photographed 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 With the ARROW keys select the SENSOR GAIN item and press the key to move to the submenu 3 Select the imager on which to make the sensor gain setting 4 The setting items will di...

Page 72: ...LESS recording state Starting and stopping recording in the selected recording mode is controlled with this signal Input voltage is 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulsewidth is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommended 30 mA maximum When the slide switch is set to SW This trigger is input during the READY or ENDLESS recording state by contact between the BNC connector s sh...

Page 73: ...RAL OUT Signal Settings for details SYNC POS NEG Output a vertical synchronization signal EXPOSEHEAD POS NEG Output an exposure period signal to a imager Out put both during LIVE and recording REC POS NEG Output a period signal during recording TRIG POS NEG Output the trigger signal the camera received READY POS NEG Output a signal that indicates the recording ready state ...

Page 74: ...h the type of input signal SW TTL switch the Slide Switch on the front panel External TTL trigger signal input settings are made by selecting SYNC IN OUT from the menu and then TRIG TTL IN from the submenu The signals are input from the TRIGGER IN connector explained in section 2 2 9 I O Connectors Connector Name Input System Menu Setting Signal TRIG POS Isolated IC Input 4 5V 12V Positive Polarit...

Page 75: ...FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual 73 TRIGGER IN TTL Circuit Diagram SYNC IN Circuit Diagram TRIGGER IN SW Circuit Diagram NFW31SP506X1E4 MICROSD150 02 TRIG_SW__IN GND 220ΩF GND 0 1μF TRIG_SW 5V 10KΩF ...

Page 76: ... the output systems and the signals that can be output Connector Name Input System Menu Setting Signal Type Reference Delay Amount TRIG POS TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output positive polarity GENERAL OUT TRIG NEG TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output positive polarity Approx 100 n sec for TRIGGER IN TTL Approx 15 μsec for TRIGGER IN SW When a tri...

Page 77: ...edure for using the external synchronization signal is explained below 3 12 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal An external synchronization signal can be input on the FASTCAM MC1 The procedure for setting external input is explained below 1 Input the synchronization signal to the camera controller via the SYNC IN BNC connector as explained in section 2 2 9 I O Connectors 2 The LED yello...

Page 78: ... a FASTCAM MC1 TTL level positive polarity ON CAM NEG Synchronize with a FASTCAM MC1 TTL level negative polarity ON OTHERS POS Synchronize with an external device including other Photron products TTL level positive polarity ON OTHERS NEG Synchronize with an external device including other Photron products TTL level negative polarity 6 Select the menu to set with the ARROW keys 7 When finished pres...

Page 79: ...nnector explained in section 3 10 Input Output Signal Types The procedure for setting external synchronization signal output is explained below 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the GENERAL OUT from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys 3 The menu is displayed When performing external synchronization use either SYNC POS or SYNC NEG View the chart on t...

Page 80: ...ion signal with positive polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer Output Positive Polarity Approx 100 ns SYNC NEG Outputs a vertical synchronization signal with negative polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer Output Negative Polarity Approx 100 ns 4 Select the output signal with the ARROW keys 5 When finished press the ENTER key to complete the setting ...

Page 81: ...nchronization input and output allowing synchronized shots using more than two cameras Conceptual Diagram of a Synchronized Connection The external synchronization signal settings are explained here for when it is necessary to use two FASTCAM MC1 systems to take simultaneous shots with two cameras EXT SYNC OUT EXT SYNC IN MASTER SLAVE CAMERA No 1 CAMERA No 2 BNC Cable ...

Page 82: ...enu list will display 2 Select the GENERAL OUT from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad 3 Select the signal to be output from the master camera controller s GENERAL OUT connector from the menu Move the cursor to the SYNC POS item with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key to select 4 The system has been set to output a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal from t...

Page 83: ... input to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED yellow on the front of the slave camera controller will light 2 Set the synchronization signal type that slave camera controller will receive Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 3 Select the SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys 4 The output previously set on the master camera controller has positive pol...

Page 84: ...nd to conduct high speed recording at 1350 fps This can open up broad applications that were unavailable until now Conceptual Diagram of External Synchronized Recording Synchronization Signals That Can Be Input When conducting frame rate synchronization recording on the FASTCAM MC1 the signal that can be input must meet the following conditions TTL level positive polarity or negative polarity The ...

Page 85: ...put to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED yellow on the front of the camera controller will light 3 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 4 Select the SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys 5 Select the input signal with the ARROW keys Select ON OTHERS POS positive polarity or ON OTHERS NEG negative polarity according to the polarity of the external s...

Page 86: ... during steps 3 7 the display shows NO SYNC INPUT The display will show 1 fps which indicates that there is no synchronization signal present If steps 3 through 7 are set with inputting signal over the capacities of each model the display shows OVER SYNC INPUT The LED on the front of the camera controller indicates that the synchronization signal is being input If the synchronization signal is los...

Page 87: ... 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...

Page 88: ...ained in section 3 10 Input Output Signal Types 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the GENERAL OUT from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 3 The GENERAL OUT menu is displayed The content of the various items is listed in the chart below ...

Page 89: ...rity TRIG POS Output the trigger signal the camera controller received at H level TTL Level Positive Polarity TRIG NEG Output the trigger signal the camera controller received at L level TTL Level Negative Polarity READY POS Output at H level when in a state waiting for the REC trigger If in START mode READY CENTER END If in MANUAL the ENDLESS recording state Only valid in START CENTER END and MAN...

Page 90: ... of time set has elapsed Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW keys move the digit with the keys SYNC IN DELAY Setting Range 0 1 frame rate s in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu SYNC IN DELAY From the instant the synchronization signal is input the camera will recognize the synchronization signal later than normal after the specified amount of time set has elapsed Increase or ...

Page 91: ...ing Range 0 500 μs 2000 fps or higher 1 frame rate s in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu SYNC OUT WIDTH Set the output synchronization signal s pulsewidth Increase or decrease the value with the ARROW keys move the digit with the keys EXPOSE OUT DELAY Setting Range 0 1 frame rate s in 100 ns units Set from the SYNC IN OUT submenu EXPOSE OUT DELAY The exposure period signal will be out...

Page 92: ...ver by setting the direct trigger mode the recording operation can be performed without the READY key input Settings 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the RECORDING TYPE from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 3 Select either READY AND TRIG or DIRECT TRIG displayed on the left side of the screen 4 Press the ENTER ke...

Page 93: ... camera s initial setting DIRECT TRIG The recording operation can be performed with just the REC trigger without the READY input Camera Operations for Each Trigger Mode in Direct Trigger indicates the camera operations trigger indicates the REC trigger input START RANDOM LIVE trigger READY trigger REC CENTER END MANUAL LIVE trigger ENDLESS trigger REC ...

Page 94: ...ss the ENTER key 3 On the left side of the screen the list of functions that can be set is displayed select the function to be used and press the ENTER key The available functions are explained in the chart below Setting Name Explanation FRAMERATE SEL Can raise the frame rate RESOLUTION SEL Can lower the resolution SHUTTER SEL Can raise the shutter speed TRIGGER SEL Can change the trigger mode FIT...

Page 95: ... be used to summarize and verify the status of the camera controller settings and the current status of the settings for each of the imagers Each press of the STATUS key will display the screens below in order 1 Signal Settings 2 Camera Head 3 Shot Settings 4 Programmable Switch Settings ...

Page 96: ...Chapter 3 Recording 94 MEMO ...

Page 97: ...Video Playback 4 2 Fast Forward and Rewind Playback 4 3 Single Frame Advance Playback 4 4 Enlarging and Shrinking the Playback Screen Zoom Fit Scroll 4 5 Segment of Interest Playback 4 6 Using the Playback Event Marker Function ...

Page 98: ...er part of the screen slow fast PAL Output Playback Rate 2 4 8 12 25 fps NTSC Output Playback Rate 2 5 10 15 30 fps Name Function Content REV Reverse Playback Reverse playback of the recorded images at a speed of 2 30 frames sec NTSC 2 25 frames sec PAL PLAY Playback Forward playback of the recorded images at a speed of 2 30 frames sec NTSC 2 25 frames sec PAL PAUSE Pause Pause playback The mark w...

Page 99: ...ime fast forward the FF key or rewind the FR key is pressed it can change the normal playback speed in three steps by x10 x100 or x1000 4 Press the PLAY key to return to normal speed playback or press the PAUSE key II to pause playback 5 As an example the display on the screen will be similar to the image shown below Recording Time Total Recording Frames Playback Speed Trigger Mode Frame Number Ti...

Page 100: ...he desired scene 3 When the desired scene is found press the PAUSE key II and playback will be paused 4 Verify that the II mark is displayed on the screen 5 By pressing playback the PLAY key or reverse playback the REV key the frame is advanced or reversed one frame at a time By pressing fast forward the FF key or rewind the FR key the frame is advanced in ten frames at a time ...

Page 101: ...be displayed on the monitor in the normal 1 1 display mode Also when the vertical resolution of the image is lowered to 512 x 256 for example the image will be smaller than the video monitor s resolution in a 1 1 display mode In these cases by using the fit function the image will be instantly enlarged or shrunk to the appropriate resolution to fill the screen Additionally by using the zoom functi...

Page 102: ...e on the screen The following example explains an example where a 512x128 pixel screen is being fit to the video screen 1 Press the FIT 1 1 key on the keypad 2 The video screen s display size changes and the recording area is displayed at its maximum size on the screen 3 Press the FIT 1 1 key again to return to the original size 640x480 NTSC 512x128 640x480 NTSC 640x160 640x480 NTSC 512x128 ...

Page 103: ...d 1 Press the ZOOM SCROLL key on the keypad 2 The ZOOM key LED on the keypad will light The ZOOM message and the current zoom factor will also be displayed in the upper right of the video output screen 3 With the ARROW keys enlarge or shrink The center of the image displayed on the screen is maintained while the image is enlarged or reduced zoom in zoom out ...

Page 104: ...OLL key on the keypad This button is shared with the zoom function so verify that the SCROLL key LED on the keypad is illuminated 2 The SCROLL message is displayed in the upper right of the video output screen 3 Scroll the screen with the ARROW keys When the shot area is already fully displayed in the video screen scroll cannot be used up down left right ...

Page 105: ...red range of images can be specified and the segment playback function is available to playback only that range of images The procedure for using segment playback is explained here 1 Put the camera in MEMORY playback mode 2 Playback with the normal procedure 3 Press the START key at the start point of the desired range of images 4 Press the END key at the stop point of the desired range of images ...

Page 106: ...call those positions 1 Put the camera in MEMORY playback mode 2 Playback with the normal procedure 3 When the desired frame is displayed press the STORE key to save it 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 above a total of 10 points can be stored 5 The marker frames can be jumped to with the SHUTTER keys 6 When a marker frame is displayed the MARKER FRAME X text will appear on the screen Where X is a number betw...

Page 107: ...105 Chapter 5 Connecting a PC 5 1 Connecting a PC to the Camera Controller s Gigabit Ether Interface ...

Page 108: ...e PC and the FASTCAM MC1 is compliant to the 1000BASE T specification up to 100 m One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 camera controllers using a hub Use a switching hub that can connect at 1000BASE T The maximum length of the cable that connects the camera controller or PC to the switching hub is also 100 m The necessary settings to make after the FASTCAM MC1 and the PC are connected with a LAN ...

Page 109: ...FASTCAM MC1 Hardware Manual 107 5 1 1 Connecting the FASTCAM MC1 and a PC Connect the LAN cable to the FASTCAM MC1 as shown below Push the LAN cable into the connector ...

Page 110: ...u list will display 2 Select the DIGITAL I F SET from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 3 Use the ARROW keys to move the digit and the keys to set the IP address 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm It is possible to connect a PC to multiple camera controllers by setting the camera controllers to different IP addresses Do not use an IP address that is already...

Page 111: ...the ENTER key to confirm When OFF is selected the IP address specified in the previous section 5 1 2 Setting the Camera Controller s IP Address is valid When ON is selected the IP address is acquired from the DHCP server and the acquired IP address is valid If the system is not connected to the DHCP server the IP address is acquired when a connection to the server is made It is possible to verify ...

Page 112: ...ltiple systems set the IP address of each camera to a unique setting 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select the DIGITAL I F SET from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad 3 The IP address menu is displayed 4 Assign each camera a unique IP address setting with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 5 Press the MENU key to close the menu list the se...

Page 113: ...111 Chapter 6 System Settings 6 1 Display Settings 6 2 Other Detailed Settings ...

Page 114: ...d and displayed on the screen The procedure for the displaying this is explained here 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select DATE TIME from the OTHERS submenu with the ARROW keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key 3 The DATE TIME menu is displayed 4 Select DATE TIME with the ARROW keys The selected option is displayed on the screen 5 When finished press the E...

Page 115: ... When ON text on the screen is displayed When OFF text on the screen is not displayed 4 When finished press the ENTER key to store the setting 5 Verify that the screen s text display is ON or OFF 6 1 3 Display Cross Hairs Display cross hairs a reference line or reticule on the video monitor They can be used to determine the position of an object within the image or as an aid when viewing the playb...

Page 116: ...keys on the keypad and press the ENTER key Two types of cursor are provided a white line ON1 or a black line ON2 4 When ON 1 or 2 are selected a reference line cross reticule is displayed on the screen At the same time the coordinate value for the center point of the cross is displayed on the screen 5 The reference line can be moved to any position using the ARROW keys ...

Page 117: ...MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select R G B from the DISPLAY submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 3 Select the R G B element to be displayed or to display all of the RGB elements with the keypad keys Press the ENTER key to complete the setting ...

Page 118: ...al standard The standard can be selected from NTSC or PAL 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select NTSC PAL from the DISPLAY submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 3 Select the NTSC or PAL with the keypad keys and press the ENTER key 4 The video output format is changed ...

Page 119: ...YPAD from the DISPLAY submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 3 Select BRIGHT CONTRAST or COLOR with the keypad keys and press the ENTER key BRIGHT Setting Change the LCD s brightness with the keypad keys The key brightens the key darkens CONTRAST Setting Change the LCD s contrast with the keypad keys The key increases the contrast the key decreases the contrast COLOR Setting Ch...

Page 120: ... off 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select TIME SET from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 3 The TIME SET setting items are displayed on the left of the screen 4 The ARROW keys move to the item the keys can change the setting value 5 When finished entering the settings press the ENTER key to complete TIME SET DATE 00 01 01 TI...

Page 121: ...PLAY to ON This function is convenient for immediately verifying the recorded video after recording 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select AUTO PLAY from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys 3 The menu to select AUTO PLAY ON OFF displays on the left side of the screen 4 Select ON OFF with the keypad keys Press the ENTER key then the MENU key to close th...

Page 122: ...actory default state Setting Procedure 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Move to the FACTORY DEFAULTS item from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 3 Select CANCEL or RESET with the keypad keys CANCEL cancels the reset operation RESET executes the system reset 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm ...

Page 123: ...MC1 1 Press the MENU key on the keypad and the menu list will display 2 Select SYSTEM REV from the OTHERS submenu with the keypad ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 4 The system version of the camera currently being used is displayed Camera name memory amount system revision I F version hardware version are displayed ...

Page 124: ...Chapter 6 System Settings 122 MEMO ...

Page 125: ...123 Chapter 7 Product Specifications 7 1 Specifications 7 2 Dimensions ...

Page 126: ...TART CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM Gain Control Hardware LUT on camera controllable via keypad or software Image Output Customization Customizable LUT brightness is changeable External Synchronization Input Signal 5Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switch able External Synchronization Output Signal 5Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switch able Trigger Input Signal TTL contact Other Outpu...

Page 127: ... excluding protruding 5 51 W x 4 13 H x 0 82 D AC Power Supply Voltage Japanese Spec 100V US Spec 120V EU Spec 240V Supply Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Power Consumption 32 VA DC Power Supply Voltage 18 V 36 V Power Consumption 32 VA Weight Camera Controller 5 5 kg 12 1 lb Imager 90 g 3 17 Oz AC Adapter 670 g 23 63 Oz Keypad 1310 g 46 2 Oz Photron has verified two types of AC cables the type A standard f...

Page 128: ...7 Product Specifications 126 7 1 3 Options User Options Battery Power Supply Unit LCD Monitor Keypad NF Mount NF mount Lenses 3 5mm 6mm 12 mm focal lengths Dedicated Carrying Case Extra Imager monochrome color ...

Page 129: ...s 60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 125 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 250 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 500 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 1000 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 512 x 512 2000 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 512 x 352 3000 No Yes Yes Yes Yes 512 x 256 4000 No No Yes Yes Yes 5000 No No No Yes Yes 6000 No No No Yes Yes 7000 No No No Yes Yes 512 x 128 8000 No No No Yes Yes 9000 No No No No Yes 512 x 96 10000 No No No No Yes 500 models 2K models ...

Page 130: ...2 8188 512 x 352 5952 11909 512 x 256 8184 16376 512 x 128 16368 32752 512 x 96 21824 43669 Recording Time Recordable Image Count divided by frame rate fps 7 1 6 Shutter Speed List 1 frame 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 700 1 1000 1 1250 1 1600 1 2000 1 2500 1 2800 1 4000 1 5000 1 5600 1 6400 1 8000 1 10000 1 14000 1 16000 1 20000 1 28000 1 40000 1 56000 1 70000 1 80000 1 112000 1 140000 1 160000 ...

Page 131: ...Manual 129 7 2 Dimensions 7 2 1 Camera Controller All dimensions are in Millimeters mm 25 4 mm equal one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale 165 9 192 9 165 9 183 130 29 5 165 5 195 22 5 107 5 132 9 161 9 21 9 131 9 ...

Page 132: ... Product Specifications 130 7 2 2 Imager All dimensions are in Millimeters mm 25 4 mm equal one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale φ34 9 33 9 33 4 2 M3 DEPTH3 25 25 5 17 5 30 9 33 39 83 45 01 35 17 5 35 ...

Page 133: ...hese diagrams are not shown to scale REC REC READY LIVE STATUS STORE ENTER FAST SLOW BACK MENU PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE END NO OFF START SEGMENT PLAYBACK VBS SDI FIT 1 1 SCROLL ZOOM HEAD SELECT STOP PAUSE FF PLAY REV FR TRIGGER MODE SHUTTER RESOLUTION FRAME RATE LOW LIGHT PRESET4 PRESET3 PRESET2 PRESET1 150 248 45 28 3 ...

Page 134: ...MODE SHUTTER RESOLUTION FRAME RATE PRESET4 PRESET3 PRESET2 PRESET1 PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE HEAD SELECT STOP PAUSE FF PLAY REV FR LOW LIGHT VBS SDI FIT 1 1 SCROLL ZOOM STATUS STORE ENTER BACK MENU FAST SLOW LIVE SEGMENT PLAYBACK END NO OFF START REC READY REC 248 85 154 4 88 1 ...

Page 135: ...RESOLUTION FRAME RATE PRESET4 PRESET3 PRESET2 PRESET1 PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE HEAD SELECT STOP PAUSE FF PLAY REV FR LOW LIGHT VBS SDI FIT 1 1 SCROLL ZOOM STATUS STORE ENTER BACK MENU FAST SLOW LIVE SEGMENT PLAYBACK END NO OFF START REC READY REC 248 85 88 1 39 15ﾟ 154 4 1 4 inch screw ...

Page 136: ...Chapter 7 Product Specifications 134 7 2 4 AC Adapter All dimensions are in Millimeters mm 25 4 mm equal one inch These diagrams are not shown to scale 0 8 35 68 153 1500 ...

Page 137: ...135 Chapter 8 Warranty 8 1 About the Warranty ...

Page 138: ...d are not completed or they have been overwritten or the name of the dealer is missing 3 Damage or malfunction as a result of fire earthquake water damage lightning other natural disasters pollution or the effects of abnormal voltage 4 Damage or malfunction as a result of dropping or mishandling during shipment or moving after purchase or misuse 5 Consumable goods battery cables 6 When repair adju...

Page 139: ...137 Chapter 9 Contacting Photron 9 1 Contacting Photron ...

Page 140: ...ason for Inquiry Condition of the system and what is known about it Contact Information In Americas and Antipodes PHOTRON USA INC 9520 Padgett Street Suite 110 San Diego CA 92126 4446 USA Phone 858 684 3555 Fax 858 684 3558 E mail image photron com www photron com In Europe Africa and India PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED The Barn Bottom Road West Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP14 4BS U K Phone 44 0 1494 48 101...

Page 141: ...l English Version Publication Date May 2018 P u b l i s h e r P H O T R O N L I M I T E D 21F Jimbocho Mitsui Bldg 1 105 Kanda Jimbocho Chiyoda Ku Tokyo 101 00511 2007 PHOTRON LIMITED All rights reserved Control No E201180521 H ...

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