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- Page 1 High-Speed Camera Operator’s Manual 2013-9 110S-3002B...
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Page 2: Trademarks
Fastec Imaging products are not intended for use in medical, lifesaving or life sustaining applications. Fastec Imaging customers using or selling Fastec Imaging products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Fastec Imaging for any damages resulting from such improper use or sale. -
Page 3: Chapter Summary
PCs, etc. Chapter 3, Camera Setup This chapter is about learning to use the IL3 user interface and setting the camera up for use, including naming the camera and setting up the time. It also covers controls for the built-in LCD display, connecting with an external display, and connecting the IL3 to a computer network. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
2-4 IL3 Memory and Mass Storage Options ....................8 3 IL3 Camera Setup ......................11 3-1 Install FasMotion Camera Control Software ..................11 3-2 Connect the IL3 to a Wired Network ....................13 3-3 WiFi Setup ............................14 3-4 FasMotion Application Window ......................15 3-5 Controlling the Image Displays ...................... - Page 5 Appendices ........................78 Appendix A: Definition of terms ......................78 Appendix B: IL3 Specifications ........................ 81 Appendix C: IL3 Record / Resolution Tables .................... 82 Appendix D: Power and I/O Connections ....................85 Appendix E: Adjusting Back Focus ......................87 Appendix F: Camera Status LEDs ......................
- Page 6 Figure 3-17: Time and Date Configuration ....................18 Figure 3-16: HDMI Settings ........................18 Figure 3-18: Web-Application ........................ 19 Figure 3-19: Open IL3 Media in Windows Explorer ................. 20 Figure 3-20: FasMotion Storage Settings Tab ..................21 Figure 3-21: FasMotion Camera Explorer ....................21 Figure 3-22: FasMotion Camera Menu ....................
- Page 7 IL3 User’s Guide Table of Figures Continued Figure 4-20: Custom White Balance ....................... 39 Figure 4-21: Save Dialog ......................... 41 Figure 4-22: FasMotion Explore Menu ....................42 Figure 4-23: Copy: Choose Destination ....................42 Figure 4-24: Batch Copy Convert: JPEG or BMP to AVI ................42 Figure 4-25: Batch Copy Convert: CAP files .....................
- Page 8 IL3 User’s Guide Table of Figures Continued Figure 8-4: C-Mount ..........................87 Figure 8-5: Navitar 50mm f/95 Lens ....................... 88 Figure 8-6: Camera Information ......................92 Figure 8-7: Camera Update Screens......................92 Figure 8-8: Contents of Update SD Card ....................93 Figure 8-9: SD Card Restorer Messages ....................
- Page 9 Table 1-3: Camera Part Locations ......................3 Table 2-1: Package Contents: ........................7 Table 2-2: Lens Selection .......................... 8 Table 2-3: IL3 Mass Storage Functionality ....................10 Table 3-1: IL3 Network LEDs ........................13 Table 4-1: Sample Frame Rates and Resolutions ..................24 Table 4-2: Camera Control Buttons ......................
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Page 10: Il3 Product Overview
The IL3, with its many modes of operation, including its unique stand alone capabilities, and its high- speed imaging performance, resolution and sensitivity, make it an excellent choice for many different applications. -
Page 11: Table 1-1: Il3100-L And Il3100-S Models
AutoSave and Armed, then left waiting only for a trigger input. The IL3 camera housing is made of 100% machined aluminum with a black anodized finish. It is both attractive and extremely durable. LEMO connectors are used for critical power and Sync/Trigger connections. -
Page 12: Il3 Controls, Indicators, And Connectors
Table 1-3: Camera Part Locations Camera Part Link to View LED Indicators “Figure 1-1: IL3 Back View” / “Figure 1-2: IL3 Front View” C-Mount “Figure 1-2: IL3 Front View” C-Mount Lock Screws “Figure 1-3: IL3 Top View” / “Figure 1-5: IL3 Bottom View”... - Page 13 IL3 User’s Guide Figure 1-2: IL3 Front View C-Mount Lens Mount Holes Figure 1-3: IL3 Top View C-Mount Lock Screw 1/4-20 Tripod Mount Hole 8-32 Bracket Mount Holes page 4 11S-3002B...
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Page 14: Figure 1-5: Il3 Bottom View
IL3 User’s Guide Figure 1-4: IL3 Side Views Figure 1-5: IL3 Bottom View 1/4-20 Tripod Mount Hole C-Mount Lock Screw 8-32 Bracket Mount Holes page 5 11S-3002B... -
Page 15: Il3 Getting Started
Wireless Dongle 1105-0275 Documentation and Software (on USB thumb drive) Fastec Imaging retails its cameras through independent distributors. Fastec or its distributors can provide the accessory items required for camera operation according to each customer’s particular application needs. 2-2 Installing the Lens The camera is shipped with a C-mount lens adaptor installed and adjusted at the factory. -
Page 16: Power
2-4 IL3 Memory and Mass Storage Options The IL3 camera is equipped with 4GB or 8GB of internal high-speed internal memory that can be partitioned for one or more image sequences. Images stored in this memory may be reviewed on the camera, external monitor via HDMI, or PC, then saved to any of four types of mass storage devices: 1. -
Page 17: Figure 2-1: Il3 Connections
(the number of images it can record in one session), it does allow the user to download large quantities of image data without ever connecting the IL3 to a PC or other external device. -
Page 18: Table 2-3: Il3 Mass Storage Functionality
IL3 User’s Guide USB Port The IL3 will act as a Host to any USB mass storage device connected at the USB port. (See “IL3 Side Views” on page 5.) Image data may be saved to these devices. USB-On The Go! The USB-OTG port allows the camera to be connected as a slave to any PC using a USB-A to USB- Micro-B cable. -
Page 19: Il3 Camera Setup
USB thumb drive that shipped with your IL3 camera. This software may be used to set up and control IL3 and TS3 cameras. With it you may configure all recording parameters including Session Length, Resolution, Frame Rate, Exposure, Color Balance, Autosave, Trigger point, and Sync options. -
Page 20: Figure 3-3: Fasmotion Start Folder
Figure 3-5: FasMotion Installation Complete 7. The final install window gives you the option to run FasMotion software and a link to the Fastec web page. Click on “Finish” when done to exit the install program. page 12 11S-3002B... -
Page 21: Connect The Il3 To A Wired Network
Web-App. This section addresses the use of FasMotion. For details on the Web-App see”6 Using the Web App” on page 52. The default network configuration for the IL3 is DHCP. If a DHCP host is not found on the network, the IL3 will automatically configure itself with a 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address according to Gig-E protocol. -
Page 22: Wifi Setup
FasMotion. The WiFi configuration utilities are present in FasMotion to satisfy the setup requirements for the IL3, which does not have an alternate method for WiFi setup as it has no camera GUI and the Web-App does not include a network setup. -
Page 23: Fasmotion Application Window
IL3 User’s Guide 3-4 FasMotion Application Window Figure 3-6 on page 13 shows the application window with no cameras connected. As soon as a camera is connected via FasMotion, two additional dockable windows appear. To the left, you see the Control Panel, which has five tabs: Storage Settings, Record Settings, Record Controls, Display Settings, and Autosave Setup. -
Page 24: Controlling The Image Displays
IL3 User’s Guide Figure 3-12: Video Control Pane 3-5 Controlling the Image Displays Figure 3-13: View Menu The View Menu contains zoom controls that are replicated at the top of the application window. These control the size and shape of the Image Window. -
Page 25: Figure 3-15: Gamma Comparison
IL3 User’s Guide The first image, with Gamma set to 1.0, appears very dark on this display. If the lens is opened or the exposure increased, the dark areas will gain detail, but the brighter areas will saturate. In the second image, with Gamma set to 2.2 to match the display, the detail in the shadows is evident. -
Page 26: Name The Camera
Setting up the HDMI display: The IL3 has an HDMI output that can be used for displaying both live and recorded images. The HDMI port is located on the side of the camera between the Power and External I/O connectors. -
Page 27: Connect To The Il3 Outside Fasmotion
3-8 Connect to the IL3 Outside FasMotion FasMotion software is the primary user interface for the IL3. It is the most flexible and efficient way to use the camera. There may be times, however when you may wish to access the IL3 using its built-in Web-Application or through its USB OTG port. -
Page 28: Figure 3-19: Open Il3 Media In Windows Explorer
Figure 3-19: Open IL3 Media in Windows Explorer USB OTG: Another option for connecting to the IL3 is via the USB OTG port. Please refer back to “Table 2-3: IL3 Mass Storage Functionality” in Chapter 2 for details and a comparison of functionality. -
Page 29: Storage Setup
Solid State Drive (SSD), SD Card, or USB drive. The IL3 has 4GB, or 8GB of internal high-speed memory used for capturing high-speed imagery (depending on model and option). You can elect to use all of this memory when recording, or a smaller amount. -
Page 30: Configurations
After a Reboot or Power Down, you will need to re-connect the camera to FasMotion by returning to the “Find Cameras” dialog and scanning for the camera after it boots up. See “3-2 Connect the IL3 to a Wired Network” on page 13. -
Page 31: Camera Information
To open the Find Cameras window, click on the Find Cameras icon in FasMotion. (See “3-2 Connect the IL3 to a Wired Network” on page 13.) The information fields will populate as soon as you select a camera from the Found Cameras list. -
Page 32: Recording With The Il3
256 x 256 6704 Note: Sample values in this table are taken from the IL3-100S. IL3-100L and IL3-100LS do not support all of these resolutions and frame rates. For a more extensive list of Resolutions and Frame Rates, please refer to “Appendix C: IL3 Record / Resolution Tables” on page 82. -
Page 33: Figure 4-1: Record Settings Tab
“zero in” on the exact value. To set the Frame Rate of the IL3: Either edit the number in the Frame Rate edit box, or move the Frame Rate slider to the desired position using the mouse and arrow keys. -
Page 34: Setting Shutter Speed
Low Light Mode: In some special circumstances, the light available for setting up the IL3 for a high-speed event is not as bright as what will be used for event itself. You may, for example be using some lights that can only be switched on for a short time and are not available for camera set up. -
Page 35: Setting Bit Depth
IL3 User’s Guide 4-3 Setting Bit Depth The IL3 can record and save 10-bit or 8-bit data. The advantage of recording 10-bit data is that it gives more flexibility in post-processing the imagery. The disadvantage is that it takes more memory to record or save 10-bit data. -
Page 36: Configuring Sync And Arm I/O
Figure 4-4: I/O Dialog in Record Controls IRIG Enable The IRIG option is currently available for TS3 cameras only. If you have an application that requires IL3 with IRIG, please contact Fastec Imaging to explore options. Enable Sync In / Sync Out... -
Page 37: Black Level Calibration
This is the setting that is most highly recommended. • Column FPN is an image correction done on the IL3’s sensor. It does not do as good a job cleaning up the images as Pixel FPN. -
Page 38: Figure 4-6: Record Progress Bar: Armed
Still JPEG Image. It is optional, but recommended, to take a reference still of the scene: With the IL3 in Live Mode (not Recording or Reviewing a recording) either click on the Trigger Button or click on “Snapshot...” in the Camera menu. -
Page 39: Autosave
(see “Appendix D: Power and I/O Connections”). When triggered, the IL3 will capture frame “0” and the post-trigger frames. When the recording is complete, the progress bar will disappear, the Video Review Tab will open exposing the Save dialog, and the Video Control (Playback) pane will open. -
Page 40: Fasfire
Partition Capture folder that allows you to select a CAP file to load into the camera. 4-9 FasFire The IL3 is capable of recording images to one memory partition while saving images from another partition to non-volatile media such as an SSD, SD card, or USB device. Depending on the amount of high-speed DRAM memory (4GB or 8GB) on your camera and the Session Length (partition size) you set (see “3-9 Storage Setup”... -
Page 41: Figure 4-10: Fasfire Gas Gauges
IL3 User’s Guide Using the Gas Gauges in FasMotion Two gas gauges appear in the upper right corner of the image window during FasFire operation. The gas gauge on Figure 4-10: FasFire Gas Gauges the left in Figure 4-10 indicates the number of available partitions for recording into. -
Page 42: Reviewing Captured Imagery: Playback
IL3 User’s Guide 4-10 Reviewing Captured Imagery: Playback Once the recording is complete, if Autosave is not enabled, the IL3 will open the recording in Review Mode. There are several things to do in Review: • Play the video--play it forward, backward, frame by frame, adjust the cut-in and cut-out points (find the interesting portion of the clip), etc. -
Page 43: Figure 4-15: Video Controls (Playback)
IL3 User’s Guide Setting the Start Clip and End Clip points: 1. Click on the Pause play button. All buttons should now be active (black). 2. Click and drag the Playback Bug to the frame you wish to be the starting point. You can use the Current Frame edit box and/or spinner, or your PC keyboard <- and ->... -
Page 44: Figure 4-16: Select Per Frame Metadata In View Menu
“high” for the duration of the displayed image frame. (See “I/O Pins to Markers” on page 51.) IRIG: 0 In the example IRIG is not enabled (0). (IRIG is not currently an option for the IL3. If you have an application that requires IRIG on the IL3, please contact Fastec.) -
Page 45: Image Processing
Pixel FPN correction (if enabled). (See “4-6 Black Level Calibration” on page 29.) The IL3 does more image processing internally, some of which can be controlled by the operator. To better understand how this works, please refer to “Figure 4-16: Select Per Frame Metadata in View Menu”. -
Page 46: Custom Color Correction
Note: Making a selection from this menu only affects the Displayed image and any (non RAW) images saved to mass storage devices. It does not affect the either the 8-bit or 10-bit images as they are recorded into the IL3’s high-speed internal memory. Adjustments made here may be done before and/or after the imagery is captured. -
Page 47: Figure 4-20: Custom White Balance
This means that the color is skewed slightly towards the yellow, the complement to blue. Note: The histogram used with Custom White Balance represents only the area of the reticle, not the whole image. For more information regarding IL3 Histograms please refer to “Application Note 1: Histograms” on page 60. -
Page 48: Saving Images To Mass Storage
3x because 8 bits are saved for each of red, green, and blue channels. To Save a recording to a connected mass storage device on the IL3: 1. Make a recording and establish the Start Clip and End Clip points you wish to use (see “4-10 Reviewing Captured Imagery: Playback”... -
Page 49: Figure 4-21: Save Dialog
AVI files, in which case the resulting file names are IL3-11_000000.AVI, or 2011-10- 11_000000.AVI, etc. If the file size exceeds the 4GB limit for 32-bit file systems, the IL3 will make a second file for the remainder of the imagery. (MiDAS and other players will play the video as one.) -
Page 50: 4-14: Transfers, Batch Transfers And Conversions
IL3 User’s Guide 4-14: Transfers, Batch Transfers and Conversions Stills, stacks, videos, and capture files (CAP), Figure 4-22: FasMotion Explore Menu saved on camera media may be managed via Explore on the FasMotion Storage Settings tab. Copy / Batch Copy... -
Page 51: Figure 4-25: Batch Copy Convert: Cap Files
Batch Copy and Convert CAP Files Note: CAP files are only present on cameras with SSDs. If you have an IL3 without an SSD and would like to add this functionality, please contact your Fastec distributor and inquire about an upgrade. -
Page 52: Synchronizing Cameras
5-1 Sync In Figure 5-1: Sync In Settings Dialog Per Frame: The IL3 is easily synchronized to an external device such as another camera, or a precision timing generator. The “Per Frame” option is used when you wish the camera to capture at a rate of one sync-pulse per frame or fewer. -
Page 53: Figure 5-2: Sync: Per Frame Timing
1 Hz output. IRIG and GPS are two that are very often used with high- speed data capture. The IL3 is able to utilize these signals for synchronization of cameras at any frame rate. To use Per Second Synchronization: 1. -
Page 54: Sync Out
IL3 User’s Guide Each Camera derives an internal clock Figure 5-4: Sync: Per Second Timing from the 1Hz “Per Second” input signal, (from either the Sync-In or IRIG inputs), which it can use to run at any desired rate, as in normal operation. -
Page 55: Master/Slave Setup
IL3 User’s Guide Pass Thru Figure 5-6: Sync Pass Thru When you select Sync Out Pass Thru, the signal received on Sync In is sent to Sync Out. The only setting that affects this signal is the Invert Sync In option, which simply inverts the signal. -
Page 56: Figure 5-8: External Sync: Local Grouping
IL3 User’s Guide • If the Master Sync Out is Active High, then the Slave Sync In must be set for Rising Edge. If Master Sync Out is Active Low, then the Slave Sync In must be set for Falling Edge. -
Page 57: Figure 5-9: External Sync: Distributed Grouping
IL3 User’s Guide 5-4 External Source Sync Synchronizing to an external source is most common in applications where a preferred sync pulse is available such as one from a PLC, IRIG, or GPS. NOTE: Please refer to “Appendix D: Power and I/O Connections” on page 85, for electrical specifications. -
Page 58: Il3 Timestamps And Markers
IL3 User’s Guide 5-5 IL3 Timestamps and Markers Whenever the IL3 records imagery, it also records a timestamp for each frame. This timestamp may be displayed during playback and may also be saved to an XML file (see “Appendix H: Contents of <Capture>.XML File”... -
Page 59: Figure 5-11: Per Frame Metadata From Xml File
In the example IRIG is not enabled (0). (IRIG is Table 5-1: I/O Pins to Markers not currently an option for the IL3. If you have an application that requires IRIG on the IL3, (0x3f) = Marker: 1 1 1 1 1 1 please contact Fastec.) -
Page 60: Using The Web App
6 Using the Web App 6-1 Web App Overview The Web Application is a utility built into both the IL3 and its sibling, the TS3 which makes control of the camera possible by any networked computer running an Internet Browser. No software needs to be loaded on the computer. -
Page 61: Camera Tab
IL3 User’s Guide 6-2 Camera Tab Figure 6-3: Camera Tab Clicking on the Camera Tab exposes its contents and shifts the other tabs down the Tabs Pane below it. All tabs are always accessible, with the exception of the Review tab, which is only available in Review Mode (after video has been captured). -
Page 62: Storage Settings Tab
Note: Only one file may be copied at a time. No files may be either deleted or moved via the Web App. In order to copy groups of files and directories (file stacks, etc.) open the camera in a separate Explore window. (See “3-8 Connect to the IL3 Outside FasMotion” on page 19 page 54... -
Page 63: Record Settings
IL3 User’s Guide 6-4 Record Settings Figure 6-7: Record Settings Tab The Record Settings Tab is analogous to the Record Menu on the TS3 camera GUI. It contains the controls for setting ROI (Region of Interest), record Rate and Time (Frame Rate and Record TIme), Shutter Speed, and Bit Depth, and FPN Control. -
Page 64: Record Controls
IL3 User’s Guide Figure 6-8: Record Settings Tab--Advanced Settings The Record Settings Tab, Advanced Settings box has one drop-down menu for Record Bit Depth and another for Fixed Pattern Noise. Select Bit Depth for Recording: (See “Application Note 2: Understanding Bit Depth” on page 62.) -
Page 65: Display Settings Tab
IL3 User’s Guide 6-6 Display Settings Tab Figure 6-10: Display Settings Tab “Figure 6-10: Display Settings Tab”, is shown with the /Bit Depth and White Balance selection boxes open. Settings in this tab control displayed images, both Live and in Review, and all saved images except the RAW formats. -
Page 66: Review Tab
IL3 User’s Guide camera to record the post-trigger frames, thereby completing the recording. When the recording is complete the captured video is automatically opened in Review mode. The Live button returns you to Live mode. If the camera is currently recording, there will be a warning message that proceeding will result in loss of unsaved video. -
Page 67: Figure 6-13: Video Review Tab
IL3 User’s Guide You may jump to the beginning of the clip (|<); to the end (>|) or to the Trigger frame (T). You may also move to any frame by editing the Current Frame box, or by moving the slider beneath it. -
Page 68: Application Notes
IL3 User’s Guide Application Notes Application Note 1: Histograms Histograms are available on the TS3 to help the user assess the lighting and color balance of the scene framed by the camera. This App Note is provided to help the TS3 user understand the information provided by histograms and to offer some basic guidance on their use. -
Page 69: Figure 7-3: Histogram: Linear Gradient
IL3 User’s Guide histogram of a mono-tonal image will be a bell curve. The histogram shown to the right in Figure 7-2 is in the format used on the TS3. It shows minimum, maximum and peak values for the image. The peak value also includes the number of pixels exactly at the peak value: Peak: <# of pixels>@<pixel... -
Page 70: Application Note 2: Understanding Bit Depth
IL3 User’s Guide Application Note 2: Understanding Bit Depth Each pixel in a digital image has a numeric value. Low numbers represent dark pixels; higher numbers represent brighter ones. Mono images that we see displayed on computer screens use 256 shades of gray. The pixel values range from 0 to 255. -
Page 71: Figure 7-4: High
IL3 User’s Guide Figure 7-4: High...Mid...and Low 8 Bits of the same Image page 63 11S-3002B... -
Page 72: Application Note 3: Trigger Position And The Circular Buffer
IL3 User’s Guide Application Note 3: Trigger Position and the Circular Buffer Capturing a high-speed event can be a tricky proposition. Often high speed events that we are interested in happen without warning. Other times high speed events are tightly controlled. The TS3 is designed to handle myriad scenarios. -
Page 73: Figure 7-6: Circular Buffer Fills And Images Shift Position
IL3 User’s Guide Eventually, the circular buffer will fill up and overflow, but when it does, it continues to keep the newest images as it discards the oldest. Figure 7-6: Circular Buffer Fills and Images Shift Position > > Referring back to Example 1 at the beginning of this section: •... -
Page 74: Figure 7-8: Circular Buffer End Trigger
IL3 User’s Guide Referring back to Example 2 in the beginning of this section: • The TS3 is Recording the machinery running normally. It may be running for hours before anything interesting happens. • The machinery has a problem. •... - Page 75 IL3 User’s Guide Referring back to the 3rd example at the beginning of the section: • The TS3 is framed and focused on a missile about to launch. • It begins recording well before launch time. But it is only required to capture the launch.
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Page 76: Application Note 4: Frame Rate, Resolution, And Exposure
IL3 User’s Guide Application Note 4: Frame Rate, Resolution, and Exposure Scale and Resolution/Frame Rate Selecting the proper resolution and frame rate for a given high-speed event is important. It is based on the Field of View (FOV) required to get a good image of your object of interest and the speed at which the object will move through that FOV. -
Page 77: Application Note 5: Optimizing System For Image Transfers
IL3 User’s Guide Application Note 5: Optimizing System for Image Transfers Transferring large volumes of image data from the camera to a computer over the Gigabit Ethernet connection can be very fast on an optimized system. For example, a full 8GB camera buffer will produce about 25GB of color TIFF files. -
Page 78: Figure 7-9: Packet Delay Spinner
IL3 User’s Guide NIC Parameters • Set Transmit/Receive buffers to maximum (these may also be referred to as descriptors) • Jumbo Frames/Packets set to maximum size (usually 9K). Experiment with these settings as results to vary from system to system. -
Page 79: Figure 7-10: Fasmotion Shortcut
Figure 7-10: FasMotion Shortcut shortcut to the task bar and use that shortcut. 2. Right-click on the selected FasMotion shortcut, then right-click again on “Fastec FasMotion,” and click on “Properties.” Arguments may be added to the “...\FasMotion\ FasMotion.exe” line to change application parameters. -
Page 80: Table 7-1: Table Stats.txt High-Performance System
IL3 User’s Guide Table 7-1: Table Stats.txt High-Performance System Duration: Bytes Speed Miss- Good- Pkt- MissPkts PktDly Buffer Backoff Drv Ext h:m:s:dec MB/s Frames Frames Size 0:1:52:856 913889066 7.78172 0 1280x1024 6517 9000 0:2:24:731 8545872440 56.5971 0 1280x1024 6517 9000... - Page 81 IL3 User’s Guide Reserving Memory for FasMotion FasMotion reserves some amount of PC memory when it starts. The default values is 200 “buffers”, which translates to about 1GB. On systems that have less than the 4GB recommended minimum installed memory, this value may be too high, while on systems with 6GB or 8GB of installed memory, the value may be bumped up for better performance.
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Page 82: Figure 7-12: Memory Usage In Task Manager
IL3 User’s Guide When the PC is Too Busy: Referring to Table 7-3, you will notice that for several of Figure 7-12: Memory Usage in Task Manager the transfers there are missing frames and packets. These were downloads of only 188 frames, which should be very easy considering that FasMotion reserved 250 buffers--more than enough to buffer the entire transfer. -
Page 83: Table 7-5: Finding The Correct Packet Delay Value
IL3 User’s Guide Finding the Correct Packet Delay Value: The correct packet delay value is one where the PC can keep up with the flow of incoming packets. The use of the buffer will sometimes mask the fact that the drive is not quite keeping up. -
Page 84: Application Note 6: Choosing An Image File Format
IL3 User’s Guide Application Note 6: Choosing an Image File Format IL3 and TS3 cameras are capable of outputting images in 7 different file formats. These format serve different purposes depending on imaging and work flow requirements. JPEG images are compressed in order to take the least space. A recording saved as JPEGs results in an image stack, whereby each frame is a file. -
Page 85: Table 7-6: File Format Features
IL3 User’s Guide Table 7-6: File Format Features Format Processing Size @1280 x 1024 8-bit 10-bit JPEG Compression 241K • Small • Degrades with re-processing Color Interpolation (color) • Popular still format • Huge folders full of files Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, •... -
Page 86: Appendices
BitMaP (BMP) files contain un-compressed image data. Each file contains one image. A BMP Stack is a collection of images. The BMP Stack produced by the IL3 is a collection of frames, written as BMP files representing a captured video sequence. - Page 87 IL3 User’s Guide Custom Camera Control Camera control software compatible with the IL3. Application DHCP DHCP is a utility by which a server dynamically assigns IP addresses to clients on a network. When DHCP is selected in the Network Menu, the camera will allow a server on a connected network to assign it an IP address.
- Page 88 Live Mode, it will take a still image. Update Rate The rate at which the IL3 or a PC can process a new frame of video and send it to the display. A thumb drive or some other mass memory device may be attached via the USB port of the camera.
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Page 89: Appendix B: Il3 Specifications
IL3 User’s Guide Appendix B: IL3 Specifications Table 8-2: Specifications Sensor 10 bit CMOS sensor, color or monochrome Resolution 1280 x 1024 pixels maximum Pixel Size 14 µm square Light Sensitivity 3,200 ISO monochrome, 1,600 ISO color Record Rate 500 fps at 1280 x 1024, up to 98,000 fps at reduced resolutions Shutter Global electronic shutter from 2µsec to 41.667ms... -
Page 90: Appendix C: Il3 Record / Resolution Tables
IL3 User’s Guide Appendix C: IL3 Record / Resolution Tables NOTE: These include only the selected resolution values. Many more resolutions are available. 4:3 Resolutions Table 8-3: Resolutions, Rates, and Times Resolution Frame Rate 4GB Capacity 8GB Capacity 8-bit 10-bit... - Page 91 IL3 User’s Guide 16:9 Resolutions Resolution Frame Rate 4GB Capacity 8GB Capacity 8-bit 10-bit 8-bit 10-bit Time (s) Frames Time (s) Frames Time (s) Frames Time (s) Frames 546.1 32767 409.6 24577 1098.3 65899 823.8 49428 262.1 32767 196.6 24577 527.2...
- Page 92 IL3 User’s Guide 1:1 Resolutions Resolution Frame Rate 4GB Capacity 8GB Capacity 8-bit 10-bit 8-bit 10-bit Time (s) Frames Time (s) Frames Time (s) Frames Time (s) Frames 1079.7 64784 803.6 48217 2171.47 130288 1616.2 96970 518.3 64784 385.7 48217 1042.3...
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Page 93: Appendix D: Power And I/O Connections
LVTTL Trigger In LVTTL Sync In The IL3 is shipped with a Sync I/O cable for connecting external Trigger, Sync Out, and Sync In signals. The cable has a LEMO connector for the IL3 end and BNC connectors for the three signals. -
Page 94: Figure 8-1: Sync I/O Cable Drawing
NOTE: THESE I/O PORTS ARE FOR LVTTL LEVELS ONLY. VOLTAGES ABOVE 3.3V WILL HARM THE TS3. There is an I/O conditioning accessory available from Fastec that accepts signals up to 24v. The conditioner uses opto-isolators to protect the camera from over-voltage. -
Page 95: Appendix E: Adjusting Back Focus
5. Get plenty of flat white light on the target. 6. Set the IL3 up to frame the image. Using a 50 mm lens at 1.5m, the field of view at 800 x 600 resolution will be just a little larger than the focus chart. Use smaller resolutions to zoom-in for fine adjustment. -
Page 96: Figure 8-5: Navitar 50Mm F/95 Lens
Setting For Infinity: If you will be using the IL3 exclusively for close by objects and are satisfied that the back focus is correct, you may skip this part. If, however, you will be using the camera for activities where it will be imaging far away objects, you will ant to confirm that it can focus at infinity. -
Page 97: Appendix F: Camera Status Leds
IL3 User’s Guide Appendix F: Camera Status LEDs Table 8-6: Camera Status LEDs Sync Camera Disk Network Power Power LED: Solid Green whenever the TS3 is powered up. Network LED: Fast blinking Amber whenever the TS3 is sending or receiving on the network. -
Page 98: Appendix G: Contents Of Frame.txt File
IL3 User’s Guide Appendix G: Contents of Frame.txt file [Image] x = image offset from corner of sensor roi_x=240 y = image offset from corner of sensor roi_y=212 (These will vary with resolution. width=800 If centered: height=600 x = (<resolution> - 1280)/2... -
Page 99: Appendix H: Contents Of
IL3 User’s Guide Appendix H: Contents of <Capture>.XML File Frame count = number of saved frames Start frame = First frame saved (from 0) x = image offset from corner of sensor y = image offset from corner of sensor (These will vary with resolution..Xml File -
Page 100: Appendix I: Il3 Updates
Finish. Eject te SD Card from Windows and remove it from the PC. 7. Insert the SD Card into the SDHC slot of the IL3. 8. Select “Update” in the Camera Menu in FasMotion. The camera will now disconnect and perform the update internally, then reboot. -
Page 101: Figure 8-8: Contents Of Update Sd Card
3. Press and hold the ON/OFF button while applying power to the IL3. You may release the button as soon as you see the LEDs flashing on the IL3. 4. Once the IL3 is booted, follow steps 9-12 on the previous page. Restoring the SD Card The SD card you have used for the camera update now contains the files and folders listed in Figure 8-8. -
Page 102: Appendix J: Physical Measurements
IL3 User’s Guide Appendix J: Physical Measurements Figure 8-10: Physical Measurements page 94 11S-3002B... -
Page 103: Appendix K: Crop Factor
35mm camera, you can divide the crop factor into that number to give you the focal length of the lens with the same field of view for your IL3. For example, if you are using a 125mm lens on your 35mm SLR, you will need about a 65mm lens on the IL3 at full resolution (125mm / 1.89 = 66.14). -
Page 104: Appendix L: Partition Capture (Cap) File Format
Partition Capture file format is a Fastec Imaging proprietary raw data format used to store image data gathered by the IL3 in one “Session” into the camera’s built-in SSD drive. The session length is set by the user (see “3-9 Storage Setup” on page 21) to any multiple of 256MB up to the memory capacity of the camera, which is either 4GB or 8GB. -
Page 105: Table 8-8: Cap File Format
IL3 User’s Guide Table 8-8: CAP File Format Field Size Description Manufacturer’s name “FASTEC”. Model name “TS3100SC8064” for example. Serial number “0.0.122.A3” for example. Application version “1.5.8” for example. Camera name “FastecA4-7A” for example. Ethernet MAC address The MAC address of the camera. -
Page 106: Appendix M: Day Number Calendar Conversion
IL3 User’s Guide Appendix M: Day Number Calendar Conversion Time stamps on the TS3 and IL3 are written in the following format: YY:DDD:HH:MM:SS.xxxxxx For example, 13:206:15:36:13.987304 = 2013, 206th day, 15th hour, 36th minute, 13.987304 seconds, which is July 25, 2013 at 3:36 in the afternoon + 13.987304 seconds Table 10-10 and Table 10-11 convert calendar dates to day numbers. -
Page 107: Table 8-10: Dates And Day Numbers (Leap-Years)
IL3 User’s Guide Table 8-10: Dates and Day Numbers (leap-years) JUNE SEPT 10/1 11/1 12/1 10/2 11/2 12/2 10/3 11/3 12/3 10/4 11/4 12/4 10/5 11/5 12/5 10/6 11/6 12/6 10/7 11/7 12/7 10/8 11/8 12/8 10/9 11/9 12/9 1/10...
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