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  • Page 1 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Rev.1.03E...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Warning ■ Do not use the system in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring equipment used. Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat. ■ Do not insert metallic objects inside, or pour liquids such as water on, the system.
  • Page 6 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Caution ■ Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot. trunk and inside of a car can get especially hot in summer. Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorate or cause a fire.
  • Page 7 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual About Sensor Cleaning Image sensor products are sensitive to and at risk of being damaged by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). When handling or cleaning the image sensor, please confirm the following precautions. ■Imaging sensors must be handled in an ESD safe area. Do NOT use non-ESD apparatus for handling or cleaning the sensor.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    2.3.2. Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operations ..........49 2.3.3. Delay of Vertical Sync and Trigger Signals in Multiple-Camera Operation ......................49 2.3.4. Recording Interval in Random Center and Random Manual Trigger Modes ......................... 50 Chapter 3 Contacting Photron ............. 51 3.1 Contact Information ..................52...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Set Up

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Chapter 1. Set Up 1.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories 1.2. About the Camera 1.3. Installation of Hardware 1.4. Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording 1.5. Use of Extended Dynamic Range Mode - 1 -...

  • Page 10: About The System's Components And Accessories

    1.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories 1.1.1. Unpacking The FASTCAM-1024PCI consists of the following items. When you open up the package, be sure to check all components are present. 1. Camera Head (with Lens Mount and Lens Cap) 2. Grabber Board (PCI Board) 3.

  • Page 11: About The Camera

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.2. About the Camera The FASTCAM-1024PCI consists of a grabber board (PCI Board), a camera head and a control software program set. For each of the system components. - Do not expose to shock outside. - Do not use in an area with flammable gas or dust present.

  • Page 12: Camera Head And Camera Cable

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.2.2. Camera Head and Camera Cable The FASTCAM-1024PCI camera head is of lightweight and compact structure specifically designed for easy handling in varied recording conditions. It takes lenses of C- type mount. A tripod shoe groove is provided on each side of the camera.
  • Page 13 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Camera Cable Cable Length : 5ｍ Camera Cable Connecter (PC) Camera Cable Connecter (Camera) - 5 -...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.2.3. Accessories EXT OUT/ EXT IN Cables The Grabber Board has two compound connectors to connect it to external equipment and devices via cables to receive and send out signals such as external trigger and sync signals. Two compound cables are included in the package as shown below.

  • Page 15: Connector Specifications

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.2.4. Connector Specifications In this chapter, the content of the external I/O connector of FASTCAM-1024PCI is describes. The connector and the cable send and receive the following I/O signals. (Details of the two compound cables are as follows.)
  • Page 16 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 5. TRIGGER SW IN Input (T-SW IN) Connector A BNC connector whose co-axial cable shield and center conductors are used to send contact closure signals to control the start and end of a recording in currently selected recording mode.
  • Page 17 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual TRIGGER TTL IN (T-TTL IN) Input Circuit 1SS352 330Ω 10KΩ TTL TRIGGER IN + Poly Switch TLP281 1SS352 TTL TRIGGER TTL TRIGGER IN － BLM11B050SB TRIGGER SW IN (T-SW IN) Input 10KΩ 220Ω SW TRIGGER IN Poly Switch 0.1uF...

  • Page 18: Changeable Lens Mount

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.2.5. Changeable Lens Mount You can change the lens mount of the FASTCAM-1024PCI depending on the specific need of your application. Two types of lens mounts - Nikon F type and C type - are available to choose from.

  • Page 19: Installation Of Hardware

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.3. Installation of Hardware Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from power outlet before connecting between the camera head and Grabber Board, and installing the Grabber Board in the PC to avoid electrical shock and possible damage to the system and/or components.
  • Page 20 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Connect the power cable to the Grabber Board. Smaller cable connector Smaller cable connector connected to Grabber Board Larger cable connector Larger cable connector connected to Grabber Board Replace the covers on the PC following the instructions in the PC manual.
  • Page 21 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Turn off the PC and unplug the power cord before installing the Grabber Board in the PC. When connecting or disconnecting the camera head to the PC, turn off the PC, or damage to the camera or PC may result.

  • Page 22: Memory Modules

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.3.2. Memory Modules The Grabber Board of the FASTCAM-1024PCI allows up to six memory modules to be installed as shown below: Memory capacity Memory module 2 GB 1GB × 2 4 GB 2GB × 2 8 GB 2GB ×...

  • Page 23: Installation Of Pixel Gain/Shading Data

    For multiple-camera operation, each of the cameras involved must be installed with its own pixel gain/shading data. Installation is carried out using the provided FASTCAM-1024PCI Imager Setup CD-ROM in the following manner: Note: Before installation, the Grabber Board should be set in the PC and the driver and PFV software must be installed.
  • Page 24 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 4. Specify the Imager Setup File from Source Folder, and click [Install] . Specify the CD-ROM drive when install directly. 5. Click [OK] to confirm creating a new folder. 6. The completion screen is displayed at the end.

  • Page 25: Setup For Multiple-Camera Recording

    1.4. Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording The FASTCAM-1024PCI is capable of multiple camera operation: up to four cameras can be connected to a single PC. It also supports synchronized recording by sync signal supplied from external equipment (signal generator, etc.). In multiple camera operation, the cameras record a common subject from different perspectives along a shared timeline.

  • Page 26: Master/Slave Mode Setup

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.1. Master/Slave Mode Setup For multiple-camera synchronized operation, one of the cameras must be set up as the master camera and the other cameras set up as slaves. With cameras set up in this way, the slaves operate following the sync signal provided by the master.

  • Page 27: Connection Of Multiple Cameras

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.2. Connection of Multiple Cameras After making master/slave camera setup, connect the sync cables between boards as described in the following subsections: Details of Connectors ＧＥＮ ＯＵＴ ＳＹＮＣ ＯＵＴ EXT OUT EXT IN ＴＲＩＧ ＯＵＴ Ｔ－ＴＴＬ ＩＮ...
  • Page 28 Note: External signal cables have JJ (male-female conversion) connectors. Remove them before connecting to respective boards. Retain the removed conversion connectors for future use. 1. Connection between FASTCAM-1024PCI Cameras The following two figures show sync cable connection for multiple PCI cameras. Due to delay of signals between the boards, Example 2 is recommended, except for using software trigger (see Section 3.3.
  • Page 29 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2. Using External Sync Generator The figure below shows an example of connection using an external sync generator. To avoid any possible delay of sync and trigger signals between boards, this connection is highly recommended, unless using software triggering (see Subsection 3.3. Timing of Recording Operations).
  • Page 30 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Multiple-PC Sync Operation with Multiple-1024PCI Cameras The following is an example of connection involving two PC’s and eight 1024PCI cameras. This connection is highly recommended to avoid possible delay of sync and trigger signals between cameras (see Subsection 3.3. Timing of Recording Operations). The basic connection works but is not recommended because of greater signal delays.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Camera Id Numbers

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.3. Setting Up Camera ID Numbers For the software to recognize each camera involved in a multiple-camera operation, an ID number, from 0 to 3, is assigned to each camera. With this ID number, each camera is correctly recognized by the system even if the order of recognition is changed.

  • Page 32: Setting Up Software

    For details of software operation, see the Software User’s Manual. Setting up Master Board For sync operation of multiple FASTCAM-1024PCI cameras: 1) Select the camera ID number of the master camera of this system from the camera selection box.
  • Page 33 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 3) Select the desired polarity of sync signal from the ‘SYNC OUT’ box. The polarity of sync signal must match that selected for the slave board. - 25 -...
  • Page 34 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Setting up Slave Boards 1) Select the camera ID number of the slave camera of this system from the camera selection box. 2) Press the ‘Camera Option’ button to set up more details. 3) Select a mode of synchronization from the ‘SYNC IN’ box. Now this slave camera can be synchronized with, and triggered by, the master camera.
  • Page 35 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Items to choose from in the ‘SYNC IN’ box: Disable Voids external sync. ON CAM POS Normal Modes Sync operation of multiple 1024PCI cameras ON CAM NEG ON OTHERS POS External Sync Sync operation of multiple 1024PCI cameras with Modes external sync signal.

  • Page 36: Tips On Multiple-Camera Sync Recording

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.5. Tips on Multiple-Camera Sync Recording Using Software Triggers The software trigger is issued only to a board set up as the master board with ID “0” that has been set up for sync operation with sync signal from external source. It is not issued to any other boards.

  • Page 37: Use Of Extended Dynamic Range Mode

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 1.5. Use of Extended Dynamic Range Mode The Extended Dynamic Range Mode offers the functionality of recording high-light-level and low-light-level portions of a subject in one image screen by adjusting the exposure amount of light inside the image sensor. With this feature, the image sensor works in such a way that both high-light and low-light parts of a subject scene with an extremely wide deviation of illumination are shot with appropriate exposure.
  • Page 38 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Select the Dual Slope Shutter mode in the [General] tab. Select an exposure adjustment level from the three available levels shown below: Menu Exposure Adjustment Level Sets Extended Dynamic Range mode off. MODE 1 Sets exposure adjustment to minimum level.

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Appendix

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Appendix 2.1. Specifications 2.2. Dimensions 2.3. Timing of Recording Operations - 31 -...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.1. Specifications 2.1.1. Basic Specifications Resolution (Full) 1024 x 1024 pixels Max. Frame Rate (at Full Res.) 1,000 FPS (1024 x 1024) Highest Frame Rate 109,500 FPS （128 x 16） 60FPS (1024×1024) Lowest Frame Rate Sensor Size 17.4 x 17.4 mm (Pixel Size: 17μm x 17μm)

  • Page 41: Specifications - Grabber Board

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.2. Specifications – Grabber Board Recording Method Digital recording of 10bit/pixel image data in onboard memory START: Records frames to the max number of frames available in the memory. END: Stops recording when a trigger is input.

  • Page 42: Other Specifications

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.3. Other Specifications PFV(Photron FASTCAM Viewer3)/SDK compatible Application Software and OS Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista 2 memory modules: up to 8 sections Memory Partitioning 4 memory modules: up to 16 sections 6 memory modules: up to 24 sections...

  • Page 43: Frame Rate Vs. Image Resolution

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.4. Frame Rate vs. Image Resolution The maximum resolution setting available to each frame rate is shown in the below table. Other resolutions may be selected from the list in subsection 2.1.5. Frame Rate Maximum Resolution (Frames Per Second)

  • Page 44: Frame Rate And Image Size

    2.1.5 Frame Rate and Image Size Frame rate and image size can be selected from the following tables to the particular need of your recording (See subsection 3.3.2. “VARIABLE Setting” in the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual). 1024 1008 1024...
  • Page 45 15,000 18,000 18,000 22,500 30,000 36,500 45,000 73,000 18,000 22,500 22,500 30,000 36,500 45,000 54,000 90,000 27,000 30,000 36,500 36,500 45,000 54,000 73,000 109,500 Please refer to the 「PHOTRON FASTCAM Viewer user manual」 chapter 「 3.3.2 Variable Setting」for detail. - 37 -...

  • Page 46: Resolution And Shutter Speed

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.6. Resolution and Shutter Speed Unit of Exposure Time：sec Horizontal Resolution 1024 (Pixels) 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/657,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/505,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000 1/402,000...
  • Page 47 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Horizontal Resolution 1024 (Pixels) 1/19,000 1/21,000 1/24,000 1/28,000 1/32,000 1/38,000 1/48,000 1/63,000 1/18,000 1/20,000 1/23,000 1/27,000 1/31,000 1/37,000 1/46,000 1/61,000 1/17,000 1/19,000 1/22,000 1/26,000 1/30,000 1/36,000 1/45,000 1/60,000 1/16,000 1/18,000 1/21,000 1/25,000 1/29,000 1/35,000 1/44,000 1/58,000 1/15,000...
  • Page 48 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Horizontal Resolution 1024 (Pixels) 1/1,000 1/7,000 1/15,000 1/28,000 1/500 1/6,000 1/14,000 1/27,000 1/250 1/5,000 1/13,000 1/26,000 1/125 1/4,000 1/12,000 1/25,000 1/3,000 1/11,000 1/24,000 1/2,000 1/10,000 1/23,000 1/1,000 1/9,000 1/22,000 1/500 1/8,000 1/21,000 1/250 1/7,000 1/20,000 1/125 1/6,000...

  • Page 49: Frame Rate Vs. Number Of Recorded Frames And Record Duration

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.7. Frame Rate vs. Number of Recorded Frames and Record Duration Resolution Frame Rate 2 GB Memory 4 GB Memory (Pixels) (FPS) (1 GB x 2) (2 GB x 2) Record Number of Record Number of Duration...
  • Page 50 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Resolution Frame Rate 8 GB Memory 12 GB Memory (Pixels) (FPS) (2 GB x 4) (2 GB x 6) Record Number of Record Number of Duration Recorded Duration Recorded (sec) Frames (sec) Frames 1024 × 1024 1,000 6.40...

  • Page 51: Dimensions

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.2. Dimensions 2.2.1. Camera Head (Millimeters) Camera with F mount 91.9 φ60 Tripod Connections for Cameras 1/4 inch screw Camera with C mount 63.7 Tripod Connections for Cameras 1/4 inch screw - 43 -...

  • Page 52: Grabber Board (Millimeters)

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.2.2. Grabber Board (Millimeters) 7826D08-01(PP_MAIN) PHOTRON LIMITED MADE IN JAPAN - 44 -...

  • Page 53: Timing Of Recording Operations

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.3. Timing of Recording Operations This section describes the temporal relationship between recording, exposure, sync signals and delayed caused in cables. Refer to these charts when it is necessary to know the exact timing of such components mentioned above.
  • Page 54 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Timing Chart for START and RANDOM Trigger Modes with “Reset” in Effect When “Reset” function is activated, Expose pos (vertical sync) signal is reset by the incoming trigger so that the timing of the incoming trigger signal and the start of exposure coincide more accurately as shown in the below chart.
  • Page 55 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Timing Chart for Shuttered Operation in START and RANDOM Trigger Modes with “Reset” in Effect The below chart shows the temporal relationship between timing signals when shuttering function is added to START and RANDOM trigger mode with Reset is in effect.
  • Page 56 FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Timing Chart for END, CENTER and MANUAL Trigger Modes The below chart shows the temporal relationship of timing signals in END trigger mode. Note the exposure, and consequently recording, ends as soon as a trigger comes in.

  • Page 57: Sync Timing In Multi-Camera Operations

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 2.3.2. Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operations In multiple-camera operation of FASTCAM-1024PCI cameras, if sync and trigger signals are connected in series as shown below, signal delay inevitably becomes obvious. In extreme cases, this delay may cause an offset of one full image frame between cameras involved in multiple-camera operation.

  • Page 58: Recording Interval In Random Center And Random Manual Trigger Modes

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Delay of V Sync Signal 15～20nsec Slave Board SYNC IN Slave Board SYNC OUT V Sync signals on Slave Board go through from Sync-In to Sync-out. Delay of TTL Trigger Signal About 1.7usec Slave Board T-TTL IN...

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Contacting Photron

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Contacting Photron 3.1. Contact Information - 51 -...

  • Page 60: Contact Information

    FASTCAM-1024PCI Hardware Manual 3.1 Contact Information For inquires related to PFV, contact Photron at the contact information listed below. Additionally, the following items will be verified when inquiring, so please prepare them in advance. Items Verified Concrete Example Company, school or organization name,...
  • Page 61 Hardware Manual Revision 1.03E (US/EU) Publication Date July, 2011 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg., Fujimi 1-1-8, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071 © 2010.PHO T RON LIMIT ED, All rights reserved. Printed i n Japa n. (Control No. E1107011452U)

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