FASTCAM-PCI Series Hardware Manual
2.3.4. Setting for multi-camera sync
By setting the PCI main board for external sync mode, multi-camera operation can be performed.
In the multi-camera operation mode, two, three or four cameras are hooked up to one computer
and run in synchronization with each other to record the image of a common object from different
view points along one single time line. This is a useful feature for an application where behavior of
a single, or two or more objects, is observed from different perspectives. To activate this mode,
resetting of jumpers on the PCI main board is necessary. First, remove the PCI main board from
the computer, then remove the PCITMEM (memory) board from the PCI main board to expose the
jumpers. Follow the instructions given in section 2.3.3. (Adding Memory Board) to carry out this
resting of jumpers.
V SYNC IN (VSI)
V SYNC OUT (VSO)
INTERNAL TRIGGER IN ( TRI)
INTERNAL TRIGGER OUT (TRO)
Jumper Posts
1
2
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TRI Connector
Imports internal trigger signals from TRO connector of other boards.
・
TRO Connector
Outputs trigger signals internally generated in the board.
・
VSI Connector
Imports external sync signals from VSO connector of other boards.
・
VSO Connector
Outputs external sync signals
・
Jumper posts for external sync signal setting
These jumper posts are used to set for sync operation mode.
Master Mode
The PCI board that is set as the Master board outputs
internally generated sync signals from the VSO
connector. It also outputs the trigger signals given by
the software from the TRO connector.
Jumper setting
Open
Slave Mode
Once the PCI main board is set in the slave mode, the
camera operates in sync with the sync signal imported
via the VSI connector.Recording starts at the trigger
signal input via the TRI connector.
Jumper setting:
Short
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