Photron Fastcam SA2, Hardware Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter. 1 Overview 1
1.1. Product Overview and Features .............................................................................. 2
Chapter. 2 Setup 3
2.1. System Components and Accessories .................................................................... 4
2.1.1. Components ................................................................................................ 4
2.1.2. Accessories/Options ................................................................................... 4
2.1.3. Model .......................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Part Names .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2.1. Camera Body .............................................................................................. 6
2.2.2. Camera Body Part Names .......................................................................... 8
2.2.3. Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body ............................ 10
2.2.4. Interchangeable Lens Mounts ................................................................... 12
2.2.5. LCD Remote Controller (Optional) ............................................................ 13
2.2.6. RS-422 Serial Control ............................................................................... 14
2.2.7. I/O Port Connector .................................................................................... 15
2.2.8. Power Supply Connector .......................................................................... 17
2.3. Device Connections ............................................................................................... 18
2.3.1. Connecting a Video Monitor ...................................................................... 18
2.3.2. Connecting the AC Power Supply ............................................................. 19
2.3.3. Connecting the LCD Remote Controller (Optional) .................................. 20
2.3.4. Connecting a PC ....................................................................................... 21
Chapter. 3 Recording 23
3.1. Image Initialization (Calibration) ............................................................................ 24
3.1.1. Executing Calibration ................................................................................ 24
3.1.2. Saving Calibration Settings ....................................................................... 24
3.1.3. Loading Calibration Settings ..................................................................... 24
3.1.4. Calibration Mode ....................................................................................... 24
3.1.5. Mechanical shutter ganged operation (Option) ......................................... 25
3.2. Selecting the Frame Rate ...................................................................................... 25
3.3. Selecting the Resolution ........................................................................................ 26
3.3.1. Resolution Lock ........................................................................................ 26
3.4. Selecting the Shutter Speed .................................................................................. 26
3.4.1. Changing SHUTTER MODE ..................................................................... 27
3.4.2. Setting Dual Slope Shutter function .......................................................... 27
3.4.3. AUTO EXPOSURE Operation .................................................................. 28
3.5. Selecting the Trigger Mode .................................................................................... 30
3.5.1. START Mode ............................................................................................. 30
3.5.2. CENTER Mode ......................................................................................... 30
3.5.3. END Mode ................................................................................................. 31
3.5.4. MANUAL Mode ......................................................................................... 31
3.5.5. RANDOM Mode ........................................................................................ 31