Photron Fastcam MC1, Hardware Manual

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Chapter 3. Recording
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3.11.2. Outputting External Trigger Signals
Trigger signals can be output externally on the FASTCAM MC1 from the GENERAL OUT
connector. External trigger signal output settings are also made by selecting SYNC IN/OUT from
the menu, and then GENERAL OUT from the submenu.
The signals are output from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section “ 2.2.9. I/O
Connectors ”.
The chart below summarizes 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
μ
sec for
TRIGGER IN (SW)
When a trigger signal is output to GENERAL OUT, set the signal to be output from the menu in advance before
using it. For GENERAL OUT settings, refer to section “ 3.13. GENERAL OUT Signal Settings ” and make the
necessary settings.