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Photron HS-01 Hardware Manual

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  • Page 2 • 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.
  • 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: Using The Manual

    This chapter explains the system’s specifications. Chapter 4. Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty. Chapter 5. 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.
  • Page 5 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 6 ■ 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.photron.com. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
  • Page 9 Cleaning of the Image Sensor Surface Electrostatic 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.
  • Page 10 Camera Cable ■ Minimum curve radius of the camera cable is 125 millimeters. Be careful when using or storing camera cable to give an ample space for the curvature. ■ Do not give an excessive impact or load to camera cables to avoid damage. ■...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Overview 1.1. Product Overview and Features ................2 1.2. System’s Components and Accessories ..............3 1.2.1. Components ....................3 1.2.2. Accessories/Options ................... 3 1.2.3. Type ......................4 1.3. Part Names ......................5 1.3.1. Camera Head ....................5 1.3.2.
  • Page 13 Recordable Image Count/Resolution ............34 3.1.6. Recordable Time/Resolution ..............35 3.2. Dimensions ......................36 3.2.1. Camera Body .................... 36 3.2.2. Clearance for Camera Cable Connection ..........39 Chapter 4. Warranty 4.1. About the Warranty ....................42 Chapter 5. Contacting Photron 5.1. Contact Information....................44...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1. Overview

    Chapter 1. Overview 1.1. Product Overview and Features 1.2. System’s Components and Accessories 1.3. Part Names 1.4. Connection FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 16: Product Overview And Features

    FASTCAM Multi. It only weighs 0.98 Kg and supports 1,280 x 1,024 pixel resolution at 4,800 frames per second. The Multi camera head HS-01 can be utilized in a variety of applications including industrial R&D (design, quality control, and component technology development), science, medical, and aerospace.

  • Page 17: System's Components And Accessories

    The system’s standard components are listed below. Remove the components from the package and check them. Camera Head (with G type F mount and lens cap) C mount adapter (with lens cap) FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01 Hardware Manual (This Manual) • Lens is not included in the product package. 1.2.2. Accessories/Options Connect this camera to the FASTCAM Multi Main Unit for operation.

  • Page 18: Type

    • Subject to restrictions under Export Trade Control Order, your camera may NOT be used depending on the country where you intend to use. If you are considering using your camera outside Japan, check with Photron first. Contact information is given in 5.1. Contact Information.

  • Page 19: Part Names

    LED light option. Rear Front FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01 FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 20: Camera Head Part Names

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.2. Camera Head Part Names FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01 G type F mount Front Camera Cable Connector LED Light Switch Laser Pointer Switch Power Connector For LED Light Back Power Connector for LED Light, LED Light Switch and Laser Pointer Switch...

  • Page 21: Interchangeable Lens Mounts

    Install the C-mount unit using the Hex Socket Cap screws in the 90° diagonal holes. After installation, always verify that the unit is not loose and does not rattle. G type F mount (Standard) C mount FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 22: Connection

    Chapter 1 Overview 1.4. Connection Following the below steps, connect between Main Unit and a camera head using the dedicated cables. Make sure the power to the Main Unit is off. Grasp and slide the grip of the connector, and then remove the cap from the camera cable. Connect the caps each other to avoid dirt and pollution and to keep clean inside.
  • Page 23 Be sure to shut down the Main Unit before connecting or disconnecting the camera head. If the camera head is connected or disconnected while the system is powered, an error will result. FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Overview...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Functions

    2.8. Color Enhancement Function (Color Model Only) 2.9. Look-Up Table (LUT) Operations 2.10. Edge Enhancement Function 2.11. Partition Memory & Record 2.12. Event Marker Function 2.13. Direct Trigger / Direct Start Mode 2.14. Fan Control FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 26: Selecting Frame Rate

    For frame rates higher than 4,800 fps, 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.

  • Page 27: Selecting Shutter Speed

    The shortest setting value of shutter speed is 1/949,668 sec (1.053 usec). • Please refer to “3.4 Setting the Shutter Speed” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.

  • Page 28: Selecting Trigger Mode

    RANDOM RESET RANDOM CENTER RANDOM MANUAL • Please refer to “3.5 Setting the Trigger Mode” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. 2.4.1. START Mode START mode is a trigger mode where recording starts the instant the trigger is input, the scene is recorded until the memory is full, and then recording ends.

  • Page 29: End Mode

    The number of frames recorded each time the trigger is input can be set as desired, in one frame increments, from one frame to the maximum of all the recordable frames available. FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 30: Random Reset Mode

    Chapter 2 Functions 2.4.6. RANDOM RESET Mode RANDOM RESET mode is explained here by comparing its operation with the normal mode. RANDOM RESET mode is a mode to improve the temporal accuracy of the record start timing and the timing of the trigger input, where, to put it simply, with the input of the trigger signal, at the timing that it is input, the camera’s record timing is reset.

  • Page 31: Random Center Mode

    • For how to setup of RANDOM Mode, refer to “2.4.5.RANDOM Mode” page 15. FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 32: Random Manual Mode

    Chapter 2 Functions 2.4.8. RANDOM MANUAL Mode RANDOM MANUAL mode is a trigger mode, similar to RANDOM mode, where each time a trigger is input only a predetermined number of frames are saved to memory. The difference between this mode and RANDOM mode is that in RANDOM mode the number of specified frames are recorded directly after the trigger input, whereas in RANDOM MANUAL mode, at the timing of the trigger input, the frames before and after the trigger, each specified as desired, remain in the recording memory.

  • Page 33: Low Light Mode

    The default shutter speed of this product is 1/50 second. • Please refer to “3.6 Using Low Light Mode” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. 2.6. VARIABLE Setting In the recording conditions settings, the frame rate and resolution can be set to the desired value following the conditions listed below.

  • Page 34: White Balance Adjustment (Color Model Only)

    The values set here are stored in the Main Unit's internal memory as the user preset, and they can be loaded by selecting 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.

  • Page 35: Color Enhancement Function (Color Model Only)

    Sets x1.5 color enhancement (LEVEL4) Sets x2 color enhancement • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. 2.9. Look-Up Table (LUT) Operations The LUT (Look-Up Table) refers to a reference table that defines the relationship between the pixel brightness gradation of the original image data taken and the brightness gradation displayed on a computer screen or video monitor.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Functions D1: Gain 1x The input is always linear output. This LUT is used for normal conditions. D2: Gamma 0.6 This LUT is 0.6.gamma correction D3: Gamma 0.45 This LUT is 0.45 gamma correction.
  • Page 37 The gain is doubled and you can display the dark areas of the image emphasized. This LUT emphasizes the dark portions even more than D4. D6: Reverse Gradation The input gradation is reversed and then displayed. FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 38: Using A Custom Lut

    LEVEL2 Edge enhancement set to medium. LEVEL3 Edge enhancement set to strong. • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. 2.11. Partition Memory & Record The system contains internally 8 GB standard, or a maximum of 32 GB, of high-capacity memory for recording use.

  • Page 39: Event Marker Function

    • For details of how to set the camera to DIRECT START Mode, refer to “Remote Controller User’s Manual” or “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual”. • For details of GENERL IN signal settings, refer to “4.4.1. GENERAL IN Signal Setting” of “FASTCAM Multi Hardware Manual”.

  • Page 40: Fan Control

    The fan is operated forcibly when a camera is heated up. And this function is disabled until the internal camera head temperature falls down to under a threshold. • Please refer to “3.8 Other Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3. Specifications

    Chapter 3. Specifications 3.1. Specifications 3.2. Dimensions FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Chapter 3 Specifications 3.1. Specifications 3.1.1. Product Specifications Image Sensor CMOS image sensor Sensor Resolution 1,280 x 1,024 pixels When full frame: 4,800fps max. Frame Rate When a frame segment: 750,000fps max. Lens Mount G type F mount, C mount, Micro Four Thirds mount (Option) Monochrome 12bit Recording Bit Depth...

  • Page 43: General Specifications

    Camera Body 0.98kg, 2,16lb 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.

  • Page 44: Frame Rate And Resolution

    Chapter 3 Specifications 3.1.3. Frame Rate and Resolution 1,280ｘ1,024 ~ 1,280ｘ144 Resolution 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 × × × × × × × × × × × × × 1,024 1,000 Frame Rate (fps) ✓...
  • Page 45 The ✓ mark indicates a possible setting. The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate. This table is the list of default settings. Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting. FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Specifications 1,024 x 768 ~ 640 x 8 Resolution 1,024 1,024 × × × × × × × × × Frame Rate (fps) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...

  • Page 47: Shutter Speed List

    • At a frame rate 300,000 ~ 600,000fps, every 1/frame sec or lower shutter speed can be selected. • For the type 200K, a shutter speed 1/375,000 sec or lower cannot be selected. FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 48: Recordable Image Count/Resolution

    Chapter 3 Specifications 3.1.5. Recordable Image Count/Resolution 8G Type 16G Type 32G Type Resolution Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames 1,280x1,024 4,363 8,733 17,471 4,467 8,942 17,890 1,280x1,000 4,654 9,315 18,636 1,280x960 5,422 10,853 21,712 1,280x824 6,206 12,420 24,848 1,280x720 6,811 13,632 27,272...

  • Page 49: Recordable Time/Resolution

    3.17 6.34 896x504 7,500 1.72 3.45 6.90 768x576 10,000 1.72 3.45 6.90 768x432 10,000 1.86 3.73 7.45 640x480 12,500 1.99 3.97 7.95 640x360 750,000 1.49 2.98 5.96 640x8 The unit in the chart is sec FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 50: Dimensions

    Chapter 3 Specifications 3.2. Dimensions 3.2.1. Camera Body FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01 (G type F mount) (mm) 190.4 150.8 38.8 35.9 (0.5) 77.80 47.80 17.8 6-M3 DEPTH4 ※Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera...
  • Page 51 FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01 (G type F mount) with Tripod Adapter (mm) 190.4 150.9 38.8 35.9 32.8 92.8 (0.5) 17.8 4-M4 DEPTH6 38.8 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 6-M3 DEPTH4 45.8 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6 59.8 φ4.5 DEPTH5.5 74.8 86.8 ※Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Specifications FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01 (C mount) (mm) 161.3 150.8 (0.5) 77.80 47.80 17.8 6-M3 DEPTH4 ※Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged.

  • Page 53: Clearance For Camera Cable Connection

    3.2.2. Clearance for Camera Cable Connection Minimum 275 FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 Specifications...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4. Warranty

    Chapter 4. Warranty 4.1. About the Warranty FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 56: About The Warranty

    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.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5. Contacting Photron

    Chapter 5. Contacting Photron 5.1. Contact Information FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01...

  • Page 58: Contact Information

    Chapter 5 Contacting Photron 5.1. Contact Information For inquires related to FASTCAM Multi Camera Head HS-01, 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...
  • Page 59 Publication Date June, 2015 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED 21F, Jimbocho Mitsui Bldg., 1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0051 © 201 5.P H O TR ON LI MI TE D , Al l r ights res er ved . P rin ted in J a pan.

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