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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of Photron’s high

speed camera system, the “FASTCAM NOVA”

(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.

Using the Manual

Summary of Contents for FASTCAM Nova

Page 1: ...FASTCAM Nova Hardware Manual...

Page 2: ...easonable 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 a...

Page 3: ...ctions 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...

Page 4: ...ration and a list of items that should be checked before using the system Chapter 2 Recording This chapter explains operations related to recording Chapter 3 Product Specifications This chapter explai...

Page 5: ...This symbol indicates the location of a reference This symbol indicates content that should always be read This symbol indicates instructions that should always be followed when using the software or...

Page 6: ...explained next Please pay careful attention to the content of the safety precautions when using the system This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a serious injur...

Page 7: ...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 ca...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...installing the camera with a tripod please check the tripod load capacity and be careful not to exceed the load bearing capacity Also when using a tripod please make sure that the tripod tripod screw...

Page 10: ...r 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...

Page 11: ...atic 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 d...

Page 12: ...bit Ethernet Connector 11 1 2 7 EXT SSD Connector 12 1 2 8 RESET Switch 13 1 3 Input Output Signal Types 14 1 3 1 TRIG SW IN 14 1 3 2 INPUT 1 2 15 1 3 3 IO INPUT Circuit Diagram 16 1 3 4 OUTPUT 1 2 17...

Page 13: ...6 Shutter Speed List 43 3 1 7 Recordable Image Count Resolution 44 3 1 8 Recordable Image Count Resolution 45 3 2 Dimensions 46 3 2 1 Camera Body 46 3 2 2 AC Power Supply Unit 54 Capter 4 Warranty 55...

Page 14: ...1 Capter 1 Setup This chapter gives an overview of the components that make up the system It also explains a list of items that should be checked before using the system...

Page 15: ...tions The following options are available for the system 1 Specialized Spear Power Supply Connector for Custom Cable 2 FASTCAM Nova Specialized Carrying Case 3 Specialized Canon EF Remote Control Moun...

Page 16: ...s 500K 500 000fps Supports fps up to 541 000 fps with external synchronization 200KS 200 000fps Shutter speed 1usec control type Censor M monochrome C color Memory 8GB 8 gigabyte 16GB 16 gigabyte 32GB...

Page 17: ...n 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 1 2 1 Camera Body The camera body contains IC memory for imag...

Page 18: ...YNC IN DEF TRIG TTL IN DEF SYNC OUT DEF TRIG TTL OUT GtypeF Mount DC IN 22 32V Primary Power Supply Connector Handle POWER Power Switch I O HD SDI Connector BATTERY DC22 32V Secondary Power Supply Con...

Page 19: ...FASTCAM Nova 1 2 Part Names GtypeF Mount with FAST Drive Holder HD SDI TRIG SW IN IRIG IN INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 OUTPUT 2 DEF SYNC IN DEF TRIG TTL IN DEF SYNC OUT DEF TRIG TTL OUT FAST Drive Holder...

Page 20: ...The system has mechanical shutter as a standard feature 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...

Page 21: ...rigger signal is not present SYNC IN Synchronization signal is not input in external synchronization mode Synchronization signal is input in external synchronization mode Internal synchronization mode...

Page 22: ...the pin diagram below as a reference Power connector Body side Pin Diagram DC Cable Body side Pin Diagram DC Cable Adapter side Pin Diagram FGJ 1B 304 CYMD62Z GMA 1B 054 DN JJB1156 Connector Name Sig...

Page 23: ...y 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 an external power supply with...

Page 24: ...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 maxim...

Page 25: ...Remove the EXT SSD connector cover on the back of the camera and use it The EXT SSD connector is for connecting the FAST Drive for saving data Use the optional FAST Drive exclusive cable to connect th...

Page 26: ...rtainly If pressing and holding the RESET switch is kept after the LEDs blink Factory Default is executed Reset to the Factory Default Camera settings can be reset to the factory default state by the...

Page 27: ...ust 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 1 3 1 TRIG SW IN This trigger is input during the READY or EN...

Page 28: ...Positive Polarity READY NEG Inputs a negative polarity READY signal By inputting in the live state switch READY ON OFF In addition by inputting while recording cancel the recording state FET Input 0V...

Page 29: ...16 FASTCAM Nova 1 3 Input Output Signal Types 1 3 3 IO INPUT Circuit Diagram...

Page 30: ...g 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 For TRIG SW IN Normally Open approx 25usec Normally...

Page 31: ...ON OTHER The camera synchronizes with the signal input when changing the setting to ON OTHER On the display it becomes the fps at the time of setting change and it synchronizes with the signal below t...

Page 32: ...ing will be kept as a maximum value and the camera frequency can alternate to a minimum of about 60Hz following to the input signal even under the recording mode When an input sync signal is variable...

Page 33: ...ns units TRIG OUT WIDTH 0 1 ms 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 1...

Page 34: ...re are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function Frame Rate Restriction 60 000fps No Limit 60 001fps 90 000fps x30 is unavailable 90 001fps 500 000fps x20 and x30 are unavailable 500 001fps 1 0...

Page 35: ...o 10 1 IRIG Time Code is used when synchronizing a camera with external equipment in time It is a convenient function when apparatus is physically separated When the IRIG code is being input the IRIG...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...ions 1 4 1 Minimum Equipment Connection The minimum connection for using the camera is as follows Refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer 4 User s Manual for software operation PC with PFV installed LAN cable...

Page 38: ...live image camera pass through image Connect a video input connector on a HD SDI monitor to the HD SDI connector with a BNC cable Resolution Frequency 1080p 30Hz 25Hz Use 5C FB specification cables f...

Page 39: ...open the FAST Drive holder 1 5 How to open the FAST Drive holder This section explains how to open the FAST Drive holder Pull out the flap black part of the FAST Drive holder as shown in the followin...

Page 40: ...ay it can be removed and used This section explains how to attach the FAST Drive holder from the front side to the left side to the bottom side and the handle from the top side to the left side as vie...

Page 41: ...The handle can be removed and used but it will be hot while the main unit is running so install and operate the handle and do not touch the main unit When using in a high temperature environment of 40...

Page 42: ...2 Capter 2 Recording This chapter explains operations related to recording...

Page 43: ...1 048 576 pixels resolution of the image sensor For frame rates higher than 12 800 fps the high speed recordings are achieved by restricting the readout area of the image sensor Restricting resolutio...

Page 44: ...g For more information of Shutter Speed refer to 3 1 6 Shutter Speed List page 43 For low speed FPS operation at less than 1 000fps we use a special high speed sensor of 12 800fps at 1 024 x 1 024 res...

Page 45: ...3 Capter 3 Product Specifications This chapter explains the system s specifications...

Page 46: ...ory Capacity 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Trigger Method START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM RANDOM RESET RANDOM MANUAL Gain Control Hardware LUT on camera Controllable via software Image Output Customization Custom...

Page 47: ...000 400 000 96 000 100 000 120 000 125 000 150 000 180 000 225 000 288 000 768 120 000 125 000 150 000 160 000 200 000 250 000 320 000 400 000 100 000 115 200 125 000 150 000 160 000 200 000 240 000 3...

Page 48: ...ization Signal Delay Setting SYNC OUT Times Event Marker Shutter lock Mechanical Shutter Record While Save Exposure Display with Auto Exposure IRIG Time Stamp s selection function at exposure start en...

Page 49: ...H x4 72 W x 8 55 D AC Adapter 44 0 H x 85 0 W x 170 0 D mm excluding protrusion 1 7 H x 3 3 W x 0 6 D AC Power Supply Supply Voltage 100V 240V type A cable up to 125V Supply Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Power...

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Page 59: ...ole the screw hole and or the camera may be damaged 60 160 35 45 35 5 38 8 35 9 Front View 172 7 22 7 Left Side View 112 2 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 70 193 2 Top View 29 2 193 2 70 Bottom View 4 M6 DEPTH5 240...

Page 60: ...iew 172 7 22 7 Left Side View 2 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 70 193 2 Top View 29 2 193 2 70 Bottom View 4 M6 DEPTH5 240 9 217 2 120 120 4 7 DEPTH5 5 3 8 16UNC DEPTH6 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 79 2 93 2 108 2 11 11 5 112...

Page 61: ...72 7 22 7 Left Side View 2 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 70 193 2 Top View 29 2 193 2 70 Bottom View 4 M6 DEPTH5 240 9 11 3 217 2 120 120 4 7 DEPTH5 5 3 8 16UNC DEPTH6 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 79 2 93 2 108 2 39 38 112 69...

Page 62: ...0UNC DEPTH6 70 193 2 Top View 29 2 193 2 70 Bottom View 4 M6 DEPTH5 4 7 DEPTH5 5 3 8 16UNC DEPTH6 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 79 2 93 2 108 2 35 45 35 5 38 8 35 9 172 7 22 7 Left Side View 112 240 9 40 5 11 3 21...

Page 63: ...aged 2 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 70 193 2 Top View 70 Bottom View 4 M6 DEPTH5 4 7 DEPTH5 5 3 8 16UNC DEPTH6 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 79 2 93 2 108 2 35 Front View 172 7 22 7 Left Side View 240 9 217 2 160 120 60 120 1...

Page 64: ...20UNC DEPTH6 70 193 2 Top View 29 2 193 2 70 Bottom View 4 M6 DEPTH5 4 7 DEPTH5 5 3 8 16UNC DEPTH6 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6 79 2 93 2 108 2 35 Front View 172 7 22 7 Left Side View 240 9 217 2 160 120 60 120...

Page 65: ...52 FASTCAM Nova 3 2 Dimensions Sensor position GtypeF mount mm Sensor position C mount mm 1 1 Sensor Cover Glass 46 8 Image Sensor Position 1 1 Sensor Cover Glass 17 86 Image Sensor Position...

Page 66: ...53 FASTCAM Nova 3 2 Dimensions Sencor position EF mount mm 1 1 Sensor Cover Glass 44 3 Image Sensor Position...

Page 67: ...54 FASTCAM Nova 3 2 Dimensions 3 2 2 AC Power Supply Unit mm...

Page 68: ...4 3 Capter 4 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty...

Page 69: ...ge lightning other natural disasters pollution or the effects of abnormal voltage Damage or malfunction as a result of dropping or mishandling during shipment or when moving after purchase or misuse C...

Page 70: ...5 Capter 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...

Page 71: ...s PHOTRON USA INC 9520 Padgett Street Suite 110 San Diego CA 92126 4426 USA Phone 800 585 2129 or 858 684 3555 Fax 858 684 3558 E mail image photron com www photron com In Europe Africa and India PHOT...

Page 72: ...rights reserved Printed in Japan Control No J181101U FASTCAM Nova Hardware Manual Revision 4 00E Publication Date November 2018 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED 21F Jimbocho Mitsui Bldg 1 105 Kandajimbocho...

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