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• This manual was created taking every possible measure to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, if you find a section which is unclear, a mistake, or an omission, please contact PHOTRON LIMITED using the contact information provided at the end of the manual. • PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for the results of using the product or from following the instructions in this manual.
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This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the system. Before using the system, please read the entire manual. If any part of this manual is unclear, contact Photron using the contact information printed at the back of the manual.
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This chapter explains the system’s specifications. Chapter. 6 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty. Chapter. 7 Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear.
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In order to prevent injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage to property, carefully observe the following safety precautions. Photron has given its full attention to the safety of this system. However, the extent of damage and injury potentially caused by ignoring the content of the safety precautions and using the system incorrectly is explained next.
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■ Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands. Doing so can cause electric shock. ■ This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear.
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Caution ■ Always unplug the system when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period of time. Leaving or storing the system connected to the power source might cause fire from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge. ■Please consult us in advance when you perform an event by which laser light or direct rays fall on the image sensor surface.
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Cleaning of the Image Sensor Surface Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) events may cause immediate and unrecoverable damage to the image sensor. Please read the following instructions and take EXTREME CARE when cleaning the image sensor surface. ■ ALWAYS take appropriate anti-static precautions when cleaning or working near the Image sensor.
Table of Contents Chapter. 1 Overview 1.1. Product Overview and Features ................2 1.2. System Components and Accessories ..............3 1.2.1. Components ....................3 1.2.2. Accessories/Options ................... 5 1.2.3. Type ......................6 1.3. Part Names ......................7 1.3.1. Camera Body ....................7 1.3.2.
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3.16.2. Outputting an External Synchronization Signal ........49 3.16.3. Synchronization with a variable frequency ..........49 3.16.4. Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Systems ....50 (Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording) ..............50 3.16.5. Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices ......52 (Frame Rate Synchronized Recording) ..............
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Recordable Image Count/Resolution ............76 5.1.8. Recordable Times/Resolution ..............78 5.2. Dimensions ......................80 5.2.1. Camera Body .................... 80 5.2.2. AC Power Supply Unit ................82 Chapter. 6 Warranty 6.1. About the Warranty ....................85 Chapter. 7 Contacting Photron 7.1. Contact Information....................87...
, but also a Gigabit Ethernet connection that allows high speed data transportation and system control from a PC. The FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 fits various image analysis and image processing applications to simplify your workflow.
System Components and Accessories 1.2. 1.2.1. Components The system’s standard components are listed below. Remove the components from the packaging and check them. Camera Body (with G type F mount) AC Power Supply Unit AC Cable C-mount FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
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Chapter. 1 Overview Gigabit Ethernet Interface Cable (LAN Cable) DC Cable Hexagonal Wrench for Changing Lens Mounts (1.5 mm, 4 mm) One each Lens Mount Cap (built into the camera body) FASTCAM Series Setup Disk (Driver/Application DVD) • This system does not include a lens.
Please contact us for details and fixing method. • Lenses, lamps and other kinds of options are available. Please contact our sales representative or distributors. Please refer to “7.1.Contact Information 87page”. High-G Lens Bracket Installation Example FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
1.2.3. Type For the FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 system, there are monochrome and color versions, for each of these versions, there are 4 GB standard memory capacity type and 8 GB (or 16GB) high capacity type. When purchasing, it is possible to select from these models according to the application or your demands.
Part Names 1.3. The system is composed of components including the camera body, AC power supply, and the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer" control software (referred to below as PFV). For each of the system components. - Do not expose to shock.
Chapter. 1 Overview 1.3.2. Camera Body Part Names FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 G type F Mount Front Front Status Indicator LEDs GIGABIT ETHER Gigabit Ethernet SYNC IN REC READY LAN Cable Connector RESET SW RESET IP address Reset Switch 1000BASE-T POWER...
LED FLASHING: ENDLESS recording (The REC (Red) LED is also flashing) LED OFF: Not ready to record REC (Red) LED ON: Ready to record (The case of “ENDLESS” recording mode) LED FLASHING: Recording LED OFF: Not recording FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
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Chapter. 1 Overview Illumination/blinking in operational states During the Gigabit Ethernet interface initialization LEDs other than POWER (green) and IF LINK/TRANS (red) blink alternately from right to left and from left to right a number of times. When Fuctory Default is executed, LEDs other than POWER (green) and IF LINK/TRANS (red) fade out from right to left a number of times, then blink.
Install the C-mount unit using the bolts with hexagonal holes in the 90° diagonal holes. After installation, always verify that the unit is not loose and does not rattle. C Mount G type F Mount (Standard) FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 1 Overview 1.3.5. Power Supply Connector The DC power supply input connector. Connect to the supplied AC adapter or the optional High-G Battery. The cable connector is optionally available. When using other power supplies, construct a cable using the pin diagram below as a reference. DC22-32 (Camera Body) ECJ.2B.326.CLD(LEMO) Camera Body Connector...
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Please use a external power supply with the suitable rating which was estimated by Warning IEC/EN 61010-1 3 Edition (compiled with CI. 6.3 and CI. 2.5), and separated from the main circuit by double insulation or reinforced insulation FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 2 Setup 2.1. Connecting the system 2.2. Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC 2.3. Installing PFV 2.4. PC Setup FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 2 Setup Connecting the system 2.1. 2.1.1. Connection Status LEDs Gigabit Ethernet LAN cable connector Power on/off SW DC22-32V PC with PFV installed Power connector Rear panel LAN Cable (Gigabit Ethernet) Controller details Camera Body DC Cable AC Cable •...
Connect the AC cable to the power outlet. Turn on the Power SW one the system. • For the specification of the power supply which can be used, refer to “5.1.2. General Specifications”, page 66. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is 100 m (compliant to the 1000BASE-T specification). One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 Photron Gigabit Ethernet interface equipped cameras using a hub. When connecting multiple devices, connect through a switching hub that can connect at 1000BASE-T.
• When the system is used at High-G environment, it is recommended that a LAN cable is fixed on a rigid object to reduce the impact load on the cable and the connector. The fixing point should be within 20cm from the camera body. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 2 Setup Installing PFV 2.3. This system is controlled by PFV. This section explains a software installation and its setup. 1. Insert the PFV installation DVD in the DVD drive and open that drive form “Computer”. For a 32-bit version of Windows, open the "PFV Setup32" folder and double click "Setup.exe". For a 64-bit version of Windows, open the "PFV Setup64"...
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3. The setup program starts and the dialog box below is displayed. Click the [Next] button. 4. The license agreement is displayed. Confirm the contents and click the [Yes] button. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
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Chapter. 2 Setup 5. Specify the installation location. The default setting for the installation location is “C:\Program Files\Photron\Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3”. When necessary, click the [Browse] button and change the installation location to your preferred location. After specifying the installation location, click the [Next] button.
2. Click “View network status and tasks”. If “View by:” is not “Category”, Click “Network and Sharing Center”. Click “Change adapter settings” at left side. Network devices on the PC are displayed. Right click “Local Area Connection”. Then click “Properties”. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
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Chapter. 2 Setup 5. “Local Area Connection Properties” window is opened. Double click “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” 6. “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window is opened. Check on “Use the following IP address:” radio button. Input IP address and Subnet mask as below, then close the window by clicking “OK”. IP address : 192 .
This section explains how to set up that PFV is allowed through Windows Firewall. Open Start Menu and click “Control Panel”. Click “System and Security”. Then click “Allow a program through Windows Firewall” Click [Allow another program…] button. If the button is gray-out. Click [Change settings] before that. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
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Chapter. 2 Setup 4. Select the installed “PFV Ver.XXX”, then click [Add] button. Click [OK] button and close the window.
3.16. Using External Synchronization Signals 3.17. INPUT / OUTPUT Signal Settings 3.18. Signal Delay 3.19. Event Marker Function 3.20. IRIG Time Code (External Time Synchronization) 3.21. Direct Trigger / Direct Start Mode 3.22. Fan Controll FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
3.1. Operating this system requires connecting PC and the system, and the control software PFV. The following figure shows functions which PFV can do. Please refer to “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of operation. Control the high-speed camera with the PFV Manual Chapter.2...
These phenomena can be resolved by executing calibration again. 3.2.1. Executing Calibration Calibration is executed from PFV. • For the procedure of performing this function, refer to "Remote Keypad User's Manual" or "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual". FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions 3.2.2. About the Mechanical shutter When using the Mechanical shutter, there is no need to shade the light since the shutter will close automatically when carrying out a calibration. • Mechanical shutter option physically restricts available dimension of C-mount lens. Projection from the lens mount flange plane (a): maximum 8 mm Diameter (b) :maximum 108 mm...
2,048x2,048 pixel resolution of the image sensor. For frame rates higher than 1,080 fps (750 fps for WX50), high-speed recording is achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor. • Please refer to “3.3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate/Resolution” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.
Example: The recording time is the same for a 2,048 x 1,080 pixels resolution and a 1,920 x 1,088 pixels resolution. • Please refer to “3.3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate/Resolution” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.
The shortest setting value of shutter speed is 1/360,000 sec (approx 2.8 usec). • Please refer to “3.4 Setting the Shutter Speed” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.
Chapter. 3 Functions Dual Slope Shutter 3.6. DS SHUTTER is a mode that records the high brightness portion and low brightness portion in one image at the same time by adjusting the light exposure internally in the sensor. By using this function, when recording a subject with an extremely large difference in the brightness in the image, the sensor functions so that it can record at the proper light exposure for both the high brightness and low brightness portions.
For example, in a situation with a maximum useable memory for two seconds of recording, one second before and one second after the trigger was input is recorded for a total of two seconds of high-speed video. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions 3.7.3. END Mode END mode is a trigger mode where the content recorded immediately before the trigger is input is saved to memory. This mode is suitable for recording a high-speed phenomenon where it is hard to predict when the important action will start and stop.
2.3 us. • When you perform continuation photography using a random reset mode, please prepare the interval of at least 1 or more Frame. (In 1000fps, the interval of 1/1000 sec is required) FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
The minimum resolution is 256 (horizontal) and 32 (vertical). • Please refer to “3.3 Setting and Registering the Frame Rate/Resolution” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. • The area cannot be moved to the vertical/horizontal direction at the variable setting of the system.
USER. There are also two methods for setting user white balance, AUTO USER and EDIT USER. • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.
Color models feature an image color enhancement setting. The image color enhancement level can be adjusted in five steps, including the OFF setting. • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.
A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the various connectors. Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both, the input device and the output device. • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.
Chapter. 3 Functions The followings are I/O connectors and related signals. 3.14.1. TRIG SW IN Connector This trigger is input during the READY or ENDLESS recording state by contact between the BNC connector's shield and a center pin (switch closure). The center pin normally has voltage flowing through it.
EXPOSE POS/NEG * Outputs during both LIVE and recording. REC POS/NEG Outputs a signal during recording. TRIG POS/NEG Outputs the trigger signal the camera received. READY POS/NEG Outputs a signal that indicates the recording ready state. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions Using External Triggers 3.15. With the system, you can record by receiving various trigger signals matched to the recording application. The trigger signals that can be used on the system are explained here, along with a description of how to use them. 3.15.1.
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INPUT, TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions 3.15.2. Outputting External Trigger Signals With the system, you can externally output trigger signals. Output can also be optionally set from the OUTPUT connector. The chart below summarizes the output systems and the signals that can be output. Connector Name Menu Setting Signal Type...
3.16.3. Synchronization with a variable frequency When synchronizing with a varying input frequency signal, the frame rate and resolution specified before recording will be kept as a maximum value. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions 3.16.4. Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Systems (Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording) The system can perform synchronized recording by synchronizing multiple units using external. Synchronization input/output CAMERA No.2 CAMERA No.1 (SLAVE) INPUT 1 (MASTER) INPUT 2 OUTPUT 1...
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• If steps, 2 to 3 are completed when no synchronization signal is being input, the camera will not operate normally. As detailed in the procedure, make the settings when the signal is being input. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions 3.16.5. Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices (Frame Rate Synchronized Recording) With the system, in addition to the frame rate preset in the system, a function has been provided where you can receive a synchronization signal externally, set the frame rate with that frequency, and record.
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(an error of about ±1-5Hz is produced). For example, when performing external device synchronization inputting a synchronization signal of 10000Hz, the monitor display error is: 10,000 Hz ±1Hz = 9,999 fps to 10,001 fps. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
• For camera models that can perform synchronized recording or for detailed instructions on making the settings, contact Photron at the contact information in "87. Contact Information"page 87.
+2.5V to +12V), EVENT NEG EVENT TRIGGER is recorded by a pulse input. Negative Polarity When using the camera as a part of a system, verify the characteristics of the input signals before using them. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions 3.17.2. OUTPUT Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the OUTPUT connector explained in section “3.14. Contact Information” is shown in the chart below. There are two OUTPUT connectors and individual settings can be made for each connector. Menu Display Contents Signal Type...
Example: For a frame rate of 1,000 fps, SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 4. 1,000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 3 Functions • An accurate frequency is output, but when SYNC OUT TIMES is set to a large value with a high frame rate, the setting may result in frequency errors. • There are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function(-67,500fps for WX50) Frame Rate Restriction 50fps...
Typical modulated carrier signal ratio 10:1 • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. • IRIG Time Code is used when synchronizing a camera with external equipment in time.
“RECORD” button of PFV software or the INPUT Connector under ReadyPos state. • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. • For details of GENERL IN signal settings, refer to “3.17.1. INPUT Signal Settings”, page55.
Chapter. 4 Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF's IP address and Factory Default 4.1. Reset of Gigabit Ethernet IF's IP address and Factory Default FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
• If pressing and holding the RESET switch is stopped when the LEDs’ turning off from right to left is finished 1 time, only an IP address is reset. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
5 Vp-p, negative polarity/positive polarity (switchable) Output Signal Trigger Input Signal TTL(+3.3 to +12V), contact Other Output Signals Other timing signal outputs External Control Gigabit Ethernet I/F (PC) Video Output Signal NONE Digital Interface Gigabit Ether Port(1000BASE-T) FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Camera Body 1.6 kg 3.5 lbs Photron has verified two types of AC cables, type A (standard for Japan, USA, Canada, etc.) and type SE (standard for Germany, France, etc.). However, when those cables cannot properly receive power when plugged in, use the proper AC cable for the region's standards and verify that AC cable works properly.
5.1.4. Options User Option Dedicated Carrying Case DAQ option Movie analysis software High-G Brackets (High-G LensBrackets) M42 Lens Mount FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
54,000 80,000 The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate. This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
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✔ 80,000 The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate. This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
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54,000 67,500 The ✔ mark indicates a possible setting. Green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate. This table shows default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting feature. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
3,000 40,000 4,000 50,000 The unit in the chart is 1/x s • These shutter speeds can be selected at 50 ~ 80,000fps. • In addition, 1/frame sec is selectable at all of frame rates. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Chapter. 5 Product Specifications Dimensions 5.2. 5.2.1. Camera Body FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 (G type F mount) (mm) ※Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged.
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FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 (Cmount) (mm) ※Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
Consumable goods (cables) When repair, adjustment, or alternation done by an entity other than Photron service has been performed on the system, or damage or malfunction that is determined to be attributed to a fault in the use the product.
Contact Information 7.1. For inquiries related to FASTCAM Mini WX, contact Photron at one of the contact points listed below. Additionally, the following items will be required for verification when inquiring. You are kindly asked to prepare them in advance.
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