Photron FASTCAM ultima APX-i2, Hardware Manual

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FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual
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4.13. MCDL - Multi-Channel Data
Link (Data acquisition)
The APX-i2 has connectivity with the Photron MCDL (Multi-Channel Data Link –
optional), which makes it possible for the APX-i2 to record sampled waveform data (up
to 4 channels of analog and 6 channels of digital signals) along with image date. The
original waveform data from the MCDL is sampled at the frequency of ten times the
current frame rate and the sapling tales place at a timing of every tenth of each frame
period.
The recorded data is played as a waveform on the PFV. Also, it is added to the header
when the image data is stored in the TIFF format. I may also be viewed on video
monitor.
The following describes how to operate the APX-i2 together with an MCDL unit.
1. Connect the MCDL output cable to the MCDL connector (9-pin D-sub) on the APX-i2
rear panel.
2. Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu list. Move the joystick to
select the [MCDL/IRIG] menu. Further select the [MCDL ON] and press the joystick
down to set it on.
3. The waveform of the input signal is displayed in the text portion of the screen.
4. The waveform is now recorded superimposed on and in sync with the image.
5. To play a recorded waveform, press the LIVE/MEMORY button to get in the
MEMORY mode. Press the PLAY button and the recorded waveform is shown
superimposed on each corresponding image.
Note: This feature cannot be used at 128 x 16 resolution.
Note: When you use both MCDL and IRIG, select [MCDL IRIG ON].