Photron FASTCAM-PCI R2, Hardware Manual

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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
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1.1 Preface................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.Warranty .............................................................................................................. 8
1.3.How To Use This Manual ................................................................................... 9
1.4.Precautions ....................................................................................................... 10
Chapter 2. Set Up ................................................................................... 12
2.1. Introduction...................................................................................................... 13
2.1.1. Unpacking.................................................................................................. 13
2.1.2. Optional Accessories ................................................................................. 13
2.2. About the Camera............................................................................................ 14
2.2.1. Grabber Board ........................................................................................... 14
2.2.2. Camera Head ............................................................................................ 15
2.2.3. Accessories................................................................................................ 16
2.2.4. Connector Specifications ........................................................................... 17
2.3. Installation of Hardware.................................................................................. 19
2.3.1. Installing Grabber Board in PC.................................................................. 19
2.4. Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording........................................................... 20
2.4.1. Master/Slave Mode Setup ......................................................................... 21
2.4.2. Connection of Multiple Cameras ............................................................... 22
2.4.3. Setting Up Camera ID Numbers................................................................ 26
2.4.4. Setting Up Software................................................................................... 27
2.4.5. Tips on Multiple-Camera Sync Recording ................................................. 30
2.5. Random Reset Trigger Mode.......................................................................... 31
2.6. Restriction of Record Duration ...................................................................... 32
Chapter 3 Appendix............................................................................. 34
3.1. Specifications .................................................................................................. 35
3.1.1. Basic Specifications................................................................................... 35
3.1.2. Specifications – Recording System ........................................................... 36
3.1.3. Framing Rate vs. Model............................................................................. 37
3.1.4. Frame Rate vs. Image Resolution ............................................................. 38
3.1.5. Shutter Speed vs. Framing Rate ............................................................... 39
3.1.6. Number of Recorded Frames .................................................................... 41
3.2. Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 44
3.2.1. Camera Head ............................................................................................ 44
3.2.2. Grabber Board ........................................................................................... 45
3.3. Optical Axis and Image Center....................................................................... 46