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User Manual

VMM-T1 Shutter Driver Timer

14-0020

Version 2.00

2013

1.800.828.6972

*THIS IS A DISCONTINUED PRODUCT*

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Page 1: ...User Manual VMM T1 Shutter Driver Timer 14 0020 Version 2 00 2013 1 800 828 6972 THIS IS A DISCONTINUED PRODUCT...

Page 2: ...ously published material Due to our ongoing development program Vincent Associates reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or designs at any time without incurring any obligation Ve...

Page 3: ...e open and one closure of the shutter DSS Shutter must be operated with the ED12DSS driver or equivalent H Bridge type shutter driver circuit at 10 7VDC across the actuator coil for the specified dura...

Page 4: ...Operator Controls 15 VMM T1 Rear Panel Operator Controls 19 OPERATING BASICS 23 Function Switches 23 Gate Input 23 RS 232C Operation 25 RS 232C Test Program 27 Shutter Frequency of Operation 30 Trigg...

Page 5: ...shock the grounding connector must be connected to earth ground Before making connections to the input or output terminals of the product ensure that the product is properly grounded DO NOT DEFEAT TH...

Page 6: ...Provide Proper Ventilation To prevent product overheating provide proper ventilation Do Not Operate with Suspected Failures If you suspect there is damage to this product have it inspected by qualifi...

Page 7: ...Symbols These terms appear in this manual CAUTION Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life Caution statements identify conditions or practices t...

Page 8: ...ion and function of the input output signals Operating Basics gives further details to the operational features of the controllers Specifications are described for all input output levels as well as t...

Page 9: ...AUX output that is the DELAY timer output on a three pin terminal located on the rear panel This terminal also includes pins for 5VDC and Ground A GATE INPUT which allows the user to select a single...

Page 10: ...le RS 232C input By using the Model 910RSDC daisy chain cable multiple controllers can be connected and controlled Eight separate addresses are available which allows up to eight units to be individua...

Page 11: ...toggling the AC module power switch to the 1 position Power LED indicator will illuminate Line Fuse Replacement 1 A small flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool is needed to complete this procedure...

Page 12: ...k and close the cover door The desired line voltage will be indicated in the cover door window Shutter Fuse Replacement 1 Please refer to Figure 2 for VMM T1 front panel layout 2 A medium flat bladed...

Page 13: ...the N O N C switch into the N O position The shutter will open and remain open until the switch is returned to the N C position The DRIVER ACTIVE LED will illuminate when this switch is in the N O pos...

Page 14: ...ase note that particular shutter units respond to different minimum pulse widths For example a standard VS25 shutter has a minimum exposure pulse of 6 msec If the timing is set for an exposure pulse w...

Page 15: ...interval by a factor of 10 6 EXP PRESET Select Two pushwheel switches that determine the number of exposure cycles the unit will count up to per trigger input A setting of 00 allows the unit to run c...

Page 16: ...fuse may fail if the shutter is operated at an excessive frequency and duty cycle to protect the coil from premature failure If the operation of the shutter used is causing nuisance blowing of this fu...

Page 17: ...VMM T1 User Manual 17 VINCENT ASSOCIATES A V Figure 2 VMM T1 Front Panel Operator Controls...

Page 18: ...VMM T1 User Manual 18 Notes...

Page 19: ...the shutter on the next trigger edge c Pulse starts EXPOSURE and DELAY interval sequence d This input operates in conjunction with the GATE INPUT BNC e When the GATE INPUT is active default selection...

Page 20: ...etector Transistor Output f Pin F 6 75 VDC Sync Power Source g Pin H Shutter Ground 8 115 VAC 60Hz 230 VAC 50Hz Input Module Mates with female IEC plug on supplied line cord Includes the following add...

Page 21: ...ynchronization circuit becomes energized d The output goes active when the shutter reaches 80 of full open and goes to the non active state when the shutter reaches 20 closed e The front panel SYNC AC...

Page 22: ...VMM T1 User Manual 22 Figure 3 VMM T1 Rear Panel Operator Controls and I O...

Page 23: ...is selected LOW c When the switch actuator is in the UP position the pulse energy is selected HIGH Gate Input The GATE INPUT BNC is used in conjunction with the TRIGGER INPUT BNC This allows the user...

Page 24: ...e number of exposures desired Please note The VMM T1 TRIGGER INPUT triggers the internal timers The EXP PRESET will determine the number of cycles which is the combination of EXPOSURE and DELAY time F...

Page 25: ...und 5 5 7 4 4 General Pin Outs for 25 Pin D Sub and MAC 8 Pin Mini DIN All other pins not used Be sure to connect the Tx pin Pin 3 from the IBM 9 Pin D Sub or Pin 2 from the 25 Pin D Sub male connecto...

Page 26: ...in This is accomplished by adjusting the octal switch beneath the 9 pin D SUB connector on the rear panel to the desired command range See ADDRESS SELECT under GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS in the SPECIFICA...

Page 27: ...FACE AND VMM T1 REM WRITTEN BY STEVE PASQUARELLA VINCENT ASSOCIATES REM LAST REVISION 7 29 99 BY RICHARD ST LOUIS REM COMPUTER LANGUAGE USED Microsoft Quick Basic ver 4 0 CLS 0 K 1 WHILE K OPEN COM1 9...

Page 28: ...L RESET COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A G OR A g THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 4 PRINT AUX OPEN COMMAND SENT GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A LF OR A f THEN PRINT 1 CHR J 5 PRINT AUX CLOSE COMMAND...

Page 29: ...N J 144 C 1 ELSEIF B 2 THEN J 160 C 2 ELSEIF B 3 THEN J 176 C 3 ELSEIF B 4 THEN J 192 C 4 ELSEIF B 5 THEN J 208 C 5 ELSEIF B 6 THEN J 224 C 6 ELSEIF B 7 THEN J 240 C 7 ELSE J 64 C X END IF PRINT START...

Page 30: ...uate test to determine if a fuse failure has occurred Use a DMM Digital Multi Meter or equivalent test device to determine fuse continuity Particular shutter units respond to different minimum pulse w...

Page 31: ...3 0 15 0 18 0 20 0 23 0 25 0 28 0 30 0 35 0 40 0 45 0 50 0 55 0 60 0 65 0 Exposure Time msec Pulse Voltage 5 Hz 10 Hz 15 Hz 20 Hz 25 Hz 30 Hz 35 Hz 40 Hz Pulse Voltage vs Frequency at Select Exposure...

Page 32: ...r other than exterior inspection for visible damage of the case and line cord and exterior cleaning The only user service that can be performed is Fuse Replacement or Line Voltage Change procedures Al...

Page 33: ...y to verify correct operation and performance If damage is suspected please return the unit to the factory for repair there are no user serviceable parts Cleaning Procedure Exterior 1 Remove loose dus...

Page 34: ...or continuous 00 selectable with EXP PRESET 2 digit pushwheel switches 35 msec minimum between exposures 100 msec minimum for 35 mm and larger aperture shutters Accuracy Exposure and Delay 0 5 all ran...

Page 35: ...ohms Source current 100 A Active low or active high selectable with FUNCTION slide switch C Minimum pulse width required to ensure reset 100 s TTL compatible Minimum high level 2 0 VDC Maximum low le...

Page 36: ...A RS 232C Input DB 9 Female Null Modem type input Baud rate 9600 8 Data bits 1 Stop bit No parity No flow control Command transmission time 0 94 msec 4 commands available 1 global address location fo...

Page 37: ...w level output voltage 0 5 VDC Minimum High Level 4 5 VDC This output provided for shutters equipped with the Electronic Synchronization SYNC option Delay Out AUX Pin 1 Rear Panel Active high only Sou...

Page 38: ...EXPOSURE time base is active DELAY Indicator Front Panel Green 3mm LED indicates when DELAY time base is active ADDRESS Select Octal Rotary Switch Allows selection of individual local address location...

Page 39: ...se holder of the AC power entry module See Voltage Change instructions Fuse Requirements Two 0 5 Amp T slow blow 3AG for 115 VAC line Two 0 25 Amp T slow blow 3AG for 230 VAC line One 0 6 Amp T slow b...

Page 40: ...230 VAC line fuses User Manual Checklist Optional Accessories Not Supplied Model 710R Remote handheld trigger cable for use with active low BNC Model 710R F Remote footswitch trigger cable for use wit...

Page 41: ...Cleaning Procedure Exterior 39 Cleaning Procedure Interior 39 Close 42 44 close command 17 18 22 30 33 COM port 29 Covers 5 daisy chain 9 10 21 30 DB 9 21 defects 10 delay 10 40 DELAY 9 16 17 21 22 2...

Page 42: ...C 18 N O 18 N O N C switch 14 17 18 21 22 N O N C Toggle switch 17 Normally Closed 18 Normally Open 18 Notes 20 NULL MODEM 35 null modem cable 29 octal switch 30 On Off Switch 5 Open 42 open command 1...

Page 43: ...Switches A D 23 SYNC 14 SYNC ACTIVE 14 SYNC ACTIVE LED 14 Sync Ground 22 Sync Power Output 23 SYNC 16 23 24 43 44 SYNC ACTIVE Indicator 16 44 Sync Detector Transistor Output 22 SYNC OUTPUT 44 System C...

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