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Photron FASTCAM SA-X2 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 operations related to recording. Chapter. 4 Connecting a PC This chapter explains the procedure for connecting the system to a PC. Refer to the “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for additional details on using a PC to control the system.
  • 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 Put the ferrite core to the AC adapter To assist in preventing data lost by a system shutdown induced from a lightning surge and the like, please add the supplied ferrite core to the power cable approximately 200 mm (approximately 8 inches) from the system connector.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter. 1 Overview 1.1. Product Overview and Features ................2 Chapter. 2 Setup 2.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories ..........4 2.1.1. Components ....................4 2.1.2. Accessories/Options ................... 4 2.1.3. Type ......................5 2.2. Part Names ......................6 2.2.1.
  • Page 12 3.8.7. RANDOM CENTER Mode ................ 37 3.8.8. RANDOM MANUAL Mode ................ 38 3.9. LOW LIGHT Mode ....................39 3.10. VARIABLE Setting ....................39 3.11. White Balance Adjustment (Color Models Only) ............ 40 3.11.1. Using Preset White Balance (Color Models Only) ........40 3.11.2.
  • Page 13 Camera Body (C Mount) ................91 5.2.3. Remote Keypad (Optional) ............... 93 5.2.4. LCD Remote Keypad (Optional) ............... 94 5.2.5. AC Power Supply Unit ................95 Chapter. 6 Warranty 6.1. About the Warranty ....................98 Chapter. 7 Contacting Photron 7.1. Contact Information....................100...

  • Page 15: Chapter. 1 Overview

    Chapter. 1 Overview 1.1. Product Overview and Features FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 16: Product Overview And Features

    Product Overview and Features 1.1. The FASTCAM SA-X2 is a powerful engineering tool for use in research and development, design, production, and quality control, and in numerous fields such as science, medicine, biology, aviation and space. The system features superior basic performance with mega pixel resolution, an ultra-sensitive image sensor capable of clear recording in low-light, and an ultra-high speed frame, rate of a maximum of 480,000 fps (frame per second).

  • Page 17: Chapter. 2 Setup

    Chapter. 2 Setup 2.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories 2.2. Part Names 2.3. Device Connections FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 18: About The System's Components And Accessories

    Lens Mount Cap (built into the camera body) I/O (Input and Output) Cable FASTCAM Series Setup Disk (Driver/Application DVD) FASTCAM SA-X2 Hardware Manual (this manual) Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV) User's Manual 10. How to Make a Gigabit Ethernet Connection (Simple Procedure Manual) 11.

  • Page 19: Type

    2.1.3. Type For the FASTCAM SA-X2 system, there are monochrome and color versions, and EF mount option, for each of these versions, there are 8 GB standard memory capacity type and 16 GB (or 32GB, 64GB) high capacity type. When purchasing, it is possible to select from these models according to the application or your demands.

  • Page 20: Part Names

    Part Names 2.2. 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.
  • Page 21 Apperance Rear FASTCAM SA-X2 RV FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 22: Camera Body Part Names

    Chapter. 2 Setup 2.2.2. Camera Body Part Names FASTCAM SA-X2 Handle G type F Mount Front Front Handle Status Indicator LEDs POWER SW Power Switch USER SW GIGABIT ETHER Programmable Switch Gigabit Ethernet IF 1 IF 2 SYNC SYNC RE C...
  • Page 23 VIDEO OUT 1 VIDEO OUT 2 DC18-36V 210VA Power Supply Connector HD SDI 1 HD SDI 2 DC IN I/O PORT 18-36V MAX 210VA I/O PORT I/O Port Connector Back SD memory card slot FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 24: Status Display Leds On The Rear Of The Camera Body

    Chapter. 2 Setup 2.2.3. Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body There are a number of LEDs on the rear of the system's camera body. These LEDs indicate the status of the system. The function of each LED is explained here. ...
  • Page 25 LINK/TRANS (red) blink alternately from right to left and from left to right a number of times. • For how to initialize the Gigabit Ethernet interface, refer to "4.1.7. Gigabit Ethernet Interface Initialization", page 73. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 26: Interchangeable Lens Mounts

    Chapter. 2 Setup 2.2.4. Interchangeable Lens Mounts The lens mount on the system can be changed according to the recording purpose. There are 3 types of interchangeable lens mounts: “G type F-mount”, “C-mount”, and “EF mount” . The system has mechanical shutter as a standerd feature. How to change the lens mount (G type F-mount →...

  • Page 27: Remote Keypad (Optional)

    KEYPAD Keypad signal (ODU) (ODU) • The remote controller is optional. It is not included in the standard configuration. • For how to operate of the Remote Keypad, refer to "Remote Keypad User's Manual". FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 28: Serial Control

    For details, check the command list. Serial control commands are available as separate list of commands. Please contact Photron or the dealer where the system was purchased regarding the command list. A cable is also not offered as an accessory. When using RS-422 control, construct a cable using the pin diagram below for reference.

  • Page 29: I/O Port Connector

    SYNC IN I/O PORT (Camera Body) GENERAL IN GENERAL OUT1 GENERAL OUT2 GENERAL OUT3 AA3L0C-P26RF00-0000 IRIG IN • For the signal which can be inputted, refer to “3.17. Input / Output Signal types”, page 46. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 30 Chapter. 2 Setup Camera Body Conector Cable Connector Input Connector Signal Name model No. Model No. Conector Name (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer) (Pin No.) GENERAL OUT2 GENERAL OUT3 RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE IRIG GND IRIG SYNC IN TRIG TTL IN TRIG TTL OUT AA3L0C-P26RF00-0000 K13L0C-P26LFD0-1900 I/O PORT...

  • Page 31: Power Supply Connector

    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 SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 32: Sd Memory Card Slots

    Chapter. 2 Setup 2.2.9. SD Memory Card Slots These slots are for a SD Memory Card to save image data. Insert a SD Memory Card which is on the market. • Refer to “SD Memory Card User’s Manual” for the details of operation. •...

  • Page 33: Device Connections

    • One of the connectors can switch the output signal between Live mode and Memory mode, and the other connector will always output Live signal simultaneously. • Use 5C-FB specification cables for HD SDI output. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Ac Power Supply

    Chapter. 2 Setup 2.3.2. Connecting the AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power supply unit to the power supply. 1、5 Confirm the Power SW is turned off. Connect the AC power supply unit to the “DC18-36V 210VA” connector on the back of the camera body.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Keypad (Optional)

    "KEYPAD" on the rear of the camera body. • The Keypad is hot-pluggable. It can be plugged in and removed while the system's power is on. • For how to operate of the Keypad, refer to "Remote Keypad User's Manual". FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 36: Connecting A Pc

    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.

  • Page 37: Chapter. 3 Recording

    3.20. GENERAL Signal Settings 3.21. Signal Delay 3.22. Event Marker Function 3.23. Using Programmable Switch (USER SW) 3.24. IRIG Time Code (External Time Synchronization) 3.25. IRIG-sync Operation 3.26. Direct Trigger / Direct Start Mode FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 38: Image Initialization (Calibration)

    These phenomena can be resolved by executing calibration again. 3.1.1. Executing Calibration Calibration is executed from the "Keypad (optional)" or from PFV. • For the procedure of performing this function, refer to "Remote Keypad User's Manual" or "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual". 3.1.2. Saving Calibration Settings .The system can save a correction data which is obtained by executing the calibration.

  • Page 39: The Operation Of The Mechanical Shutter

    And the mechanical shutter function can be set Enable/Disable by software setup. • Mechanical shutter option physically restricts available dimension of C-mount lens. Projection from the lens mount flange plane (a): maximum 4 mm Diameter (b) :maximum 80 mm FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 40: Selecting The Frame Rate

    Chapter. 3 Recording Selecting the Frame Rate 3.2. Images can be recorded with the system from 60 fps (50 fps with PAL) to 12,500 fps using the full 1,024x1,024 pixel resolution of the image sensor. For frame rates higher than 12,500 fps, high-speed recording is achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor.

  • Page 41: Selecting The Resolution

    • For more information of Shutter Speed, refer to “5.1.5.Shutter Speed List (uncertain interval extension: Disable)”, page 84 ,”5.1.6. Shutter Speed List (uncertain interval extension: Disable)”, page 85 and “5.1.7. Shutter Speed List (13.5K mode OFF / uncertain interval extension: (Enable)” page 86. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 42 Chapter. 3 Recording • The exposure starts at the rising edge of the EXPOSE POS signal (or the falling edge of the EXPOSE NEG signal). The exact exposure end point is on the preceding of the falling edge of the EXPOSE POS signal in the range of maximum ⊿t seconds from the falling edge (referred to below as exposure uncertain interval).

  • Page 43: Dual Slope Shutter

    • When using the DS SHUTTER function on a color model, there are situations where the colors become unbalanced and the color reproducibility degrades. • The amount of adjustment is expressed as %.For the strength of the adjustment, 0% is no adjustment, 95% is the maximum effect. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 44: Auto Exposure Operation

    Chapter. 3 Recording AUTO EXPOSURE Operation 3.6. The system has a function that automatically varies the shutter (the sensor’s exposure time) for the quantity of light input so that it will achieve the desired image output level. After the settings are made once, in a situation where settings cannot be changed, this function displays its effect when recording in an environment where the subject’s amount of light changes.
  • Page 45 In this case, the variable shutter operation cannot place the image level in the desired ③ position and a phenomenon occurs where the image output level is unstable. When a situation like this occurs, it can be resolved by making RANGE a larger value. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 46: Image Trigger

    Chapter. 3 Recording Image Trigger 3.7. This system has a function that automatically activates trigger when the target object area hits a predetermined image output level. This is a handy function to use when you shoot a high-speed event that does not output an effective triggering signal, or when you wish to simply automate a recording without using an external trigger signal.
  • Page 47 ②. If the level moves ①→②→①→②→①→②, the system responds every time the level goes from ① to ②. In this example, trigger is activated three times. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 48: Selecting The Trigger Mode

    Chapter. 3 Recording Selecting the Trigger Mode 3.8. In order to reliably capture high-speed phenomena, many kinds of trigger modes have been made available. These trigger modes are explained next. There are eight types of trigger modes which are listed below. - START - CENTER - END...

  • Page 49: 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 SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 50: Random Reset Mode

    Chapter. 3 Recording 3.8.6. 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 51: Random Center Mode

    • For how to setup of RANDOM Mode, refer to “3.8.5. RANDOM Mode”, page 35. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 52: Random Manual Mode

    Chapter. 3 Recording 3.8.8. 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 53: Low Light Mode

    • The area cannot be moved to the vertical / horizon direction at the variable setting of the system. • VARIABLE settings made in the each 13.5K mode ON/OFF cannot be read in the other mode, and vice versa. All settings that cannot be read are displayed gray. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 54: White Balance Adjustment (Color Models Only)

    Chapter. 3 Recording White Balance Adjustment (Color Models Only) 3.11. On digital video cameras, photographing white as pure white is described as "having the appropriate white balance." On the system's color models as well, in order to take images with the correct color representation, the white balance must be adjusted for the color temperature of the light source used.

  • Page 55: Color Enhancement Function (Color Models Only)

    The LUT in the system and the relationship between it and video output and the PC software is explained below. • When an image is saved with its brightness converted with the LUT, the image saved is the image that has had its brightness converted. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 56 Chapter. 3 Recording 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 57 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 SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 58: Using A Custom Lut

    Chapter. 3 Recording 3.13.1. Using a Custom LUT Creating a LUT pattern is done with PFV. • For the creation method of a LUT pattern, refer to “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual”. Edge Enhancement Function 3.14. With the system's edge enhancement setting, you can enhance the edges in the recorded image in three steps.

  • Page 59: Simultaneous Replay/Record Function

    Manual. • To use the simultaneous replay/record function, two sets of video or HD SDI monitors are necessary. (It cannot be used with a combination of a video monitor and an HD SDI monitor) FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 60: Input / Output Signal Types

    Chapter. 3 Recording Input / Output Signal Types 3.17. With the system, many signals can be input and output through the I/O cable. Signals that can be input and output from the I/O cable are listed below. 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.

  • Page 61: General In Connector

    Inputs a change recording ready status signal (READY ON/OFF). • To make the setting from the menu, refer to “3.20.1. GENERAL IN Signal Settings”, page 59. • To make the setting from PFV, refer to "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual". 3.17.6. GENERAL OUT (1, 2, 3) Connector These are also BNC connectors.

  • Page 62: Using External Triggers

    Chapter. 3 Recording Using External Triggers 3.18. 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. 3.18.1.
  • Page 63 TRIG TTL IN , GENERAL TTL IN , TRIG SW IN , SYNC IN Circuit Diagram FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 64: Outputting External Trigger Signals

    Chapter. 3 Recording 3.18.2. Outputting External Trigger Signals With the system, you can externally output trigger signals. Output is performed with the TRIG TTL OUT connector's dedicated trigger output system provided by the system, and additionally, output can also be optionally set from the GENERAL OUT connector. External trigger signal output settings are also made by selecting [SYNC IN/OUT] from the menu and [TRIG TTL] OUT or [GENERAL OUT] from the submenu.

  • Page 65: Using External Synchronization Signals

    Outputs a positive polarity CMOS (74ACT541 buffer) SYNC POS Approx. 315nsec vertical synchronization signal. output, positive polarity Outputs a negative polarity CMOS (74ACT541 buffer) SYNC NEG Approx. 330nsec vertical synchronization signal. output, negative polarity FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 66: Synchronization With A Variable Frequency

    Chapter. 3 Recording 3.19.3. 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, and the camera frequency can alternate to a minimum of about 60Hz(50Hz) following to the input signal, even under the recording mode.

  • Page 67: Synchronizing Multiple Fastcam Sa-X Systems

    ARROW keys and press the ENTER key. From the menu, select the signal to output from the master camera’s GENERAL OUT1 connector. Move the cursor to the SYNC POS item with the ARROW keys and press the FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 68 Chapter. 3 Recording ENTER key to select. The master camera is set to output a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal from its GENERAL OUT1 connector. Setting the Slave Camera (Receives the Synchronization Signal) Next, set the synchronization signal input for the slave camera which will receive the synchronization signal supplied by the master camera.

  • Page 69: Synchronizing The System With Other External Devices

    • When conducting frame rate synchronization recording with the system, the input signal must meet the following conditions. ■ FET Input 0V - +12V (H level +2.5V to +12V), positive polarity or negative polarity ■ 60 Hz (50 Hz for PAL) to 480,000 Hz FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 70 Chapter. 3 Recording System Settings Frame rate synchronization signal settings on the system are made with the "remote controller (optional)" or PFV.  For PFV (Standard) Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode (the image displayed is passed through from the camera).
  • Page 71 (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 SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 72: Synchronizing The System With Other Cameras

    • For camera models that can perform synchronized recording or for detailed instructions on making the settings, contact Photron at the contact information in "7.1. Contact Information"page 100.

  • Page 73: General Signal Settings

    READY ON/OFF is switched by a pulse input. FET Input 0V - +12V (H level +2.5V to +12V), Negative Polarity When using the camera as a part of a system, verify the characteristics of the input signals before using them. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 74: General Out Signal Settings

    Chapter. 3 Recording 3.20.2. GENERAL OUT Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section “3.17. Contact Information” are shown in the chart below. There are three GENERAL OUT connectors and individual settings can be made for each connector. Menu Display Contents Signal Type...

  • Page 75: Signal Delay

    1,000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output • 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. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 76: Event Marker Function

    Chapter. 3 Recording • There are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function Frame Rate Restriction ～ 60,000fps No Limit ～ 60,001fps 90,000fps x30 is unavailable ～ 90,001fps 480,000fps x20 and x30 are unavailable Event Marker Function 3.22. With the system, it is possible to input an external signal during recording, at the instant the frame number is stored, and during playback you can immediately access, or jump to, the stored frame numbers (event markers).

  • Page 77: Using Programmable Switch (User Sw)

    The same function as the [REC] key on the keypad. LOW LIGHT The same function as the [LOW LIGHT] key on the keypad. CALIBRATE The same function as the [CALIBRATE] key on the keypad. FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 78: Irig Time Code (External Time Synchronization)

    The system supports IRIG-B input and can add an IRIG code to each recorded frame. The sample timing for the IRIG code is once each frame. The recorded IRIG code is displayed on the VIDEO display or with the “Photron FASTCAM VIEWER” software.

  • Page 79: Irig-Sync Operation

    EXPOSURE : Exposure to the camera sensor (exposure is indicated by high duration) CAM_V : Camera’s vertical sync signal • For the settig about the function, refer to the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual" or the "Remote Controller User's Manual". FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 80: 8Bit Recording Mode

    Chapter. 3 Recording 8bit Recording Mode 3.26. Since the image sensor of 12 bits specification is being used for this product, it is usually recorded at 12 bits. By using 8 bits Recording Mode Mode, it is possible to record by 8 bits. When data is recorded in the 8-bit mode, the amount of data is smaller than in 12-bit mode.

  • Page 81: Direct Trigger / Direct Start Mode

    • 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 “3.20.1. GENERAL IN Signal Settings”.
  • Page 82 Chapter. 3 Recording...

  • Page 83: Chapter. 4 Connecting A Pc

    Chapter. 4 Connecting a PC 4.1. Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 84: Connecting The Gigabit Ethernet Interface To A Pc

    • For the setting method of IP address for camera system, refer to “4.1.2. Setting the IP Address”, page 71. • For the setting method of control PC, refer to “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual”. • Please refer to the [GigabitEthernet Interface Connection Tutorial Manual」 for detail instruction on PC connection setting.

  • Page 85: Connecting The System And A Pc

    IP addresses that are already in use on the network. • For the procedure for setting the IP address of the system, refer to the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual" or the "Remote Controller User's Manual".

  • Page 86: Using Dhcp (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

    The system is compatible with DHCP. In an environment where DHCP is used, the system's IP address can be acquired from the DHCP server. • For details, refer to the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual". 4.1.4. Connecting Multiple Systems and a PC With PFV, the system’s control software, one PC can connect to and control multiple FASTCAM...

  • Page 87: Simultaneous Replay/Record Function

    With this system, the data recording memory may be divided into two active sections, which allows the user to record an ongoing event into one of the sections while replaying the image recorded in the other section. • For information on the operation of the function, please refer to “Photron FASTCAM Viewer Users’ Manual”. 4.1.7.
  • Page 88 Chapter. 4 Connecting a PC...

  • Page 89: Chapter. 5 Product Specifications

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 5.1. Specifications 5.2. Dimentions FASTCAM SA-X Hardware Manual...

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications Specifications 5.1. 5.1.1. Product Specifications Image Sensor CMOS image sensor Sensor Resolution 1,024 x 1,024 pixels When full frame: 12,500fps max. Frame Rate When a frame segment: 480,000 fps max. Lens Mount G type F mount, C mount, EF mount (optional), Monochrome 12bit / 8bit Recording Color Depth...

  • Page 91: General Specifications

    AC Adapter 1.2 kg 42.33 oz. 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 92: Options

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 5.1.3. Options User Option Remote Keypad LCD Remote Keypad 4 Output Trigger Box Specialized Carrying Case Specialized Spare Power Supply Connector (for custom cable construction) Specialized LAN Connector Anti-Dust Shell Specialized EF Mount Adapter...
  • Page 93 FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 94: Frame Rate And Resolution

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 5.1.4. Frame Rate and Resolution 13.5K Mode ON(1,024ｘ1,024～640ｘ256) Image 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 size × × × × × × × × × × × × × 1,024 1,000 Frame rate (fps) ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 95 The circle 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 SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 96 Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 13.5K Mode OFF(1,024ｘ1,024～512ｘ256) Image 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 size × × × × × × × × × × × × × × 1,024 1,000 Frame Rate (fps) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
  • Page 97 The circle 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 SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 98: Shutter Speed List (Uncertain Interval Extension: Disable)

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 5.1.5. Shutter Speed List (uncertain interval extension: Disable) Shutter Speed 1,000 2,105 3,077 5,714 12,308 22,857 160,000 1,020 2,128 3,125 5,882 12,500 23,529 200,000 1,042 2,151 3,175 6,061 12,698 24,242 266,667 1,064 2,174 3,226 6,250 12,903 25,000 400,000 1,087...

  • Page 99: Shutter Speed List (Uncertain Interval Extension: Disable)

    19,726 75,789 2,017 2,892 5,110 11,501 20,224 83,720 2,037 2,935 5,243 11,669 20,749 93,506 2,058 2,978 5,385 11,842 21,301 105,882 2,080 3,023 5,534 12,020 21,884 122,033 The unit in the chart is 1/x s FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 100: Shutter Speed List (13.5K Mode Off / Uncertain Interval Extension: (Enable)

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 5.1.7. Shutter Speed List (13.5K mode OFF / uncertain interval extension: (Enable) Shutter Speed 2,100 3,066 5,678 12,141 22,291 135,849 1,019 2,122 3,114 5,844 12,328 22,929 163,636 1,040 2,145 3,163 6,020 12,521 23,606 205,714 1,062 2,168 3,214 6,206 12,720...

  • Page 101: Recordable Image Count/Resolution (12Bit)

    419,223 838,654 1,677,514 3,355,236 128×48 1,397,416 2,795,518 5,591,720 11,184,126 128×40 1,676,900 3,354,622 6,710,065 13,420,951 128×16 4,192,254 8,386,558 16,775,166 33,552,382 128×8 8,384,510 16,773,118 33,550,334 67,104,766 * Recording Time = Rec. Frames x 1/frame rate (fps) FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 102: Recordable Times/Resolution (12Bit)

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 5.1.10. Recordable Times/Resolution (12bit) 8G Model 16G Model 32G Model 64G Model Resolution Max Framerate Rec Times Rec Times Rec Times Rec Times 1,024×1,024 12,500 0.436 0.873 1.747 3.495 1,024×1,000 13,500 0.414 0.828 1.657 3.314 1,024×672 20,000 0.416 0.832...

  • Page 103: Dimensions

    Dimensions 5.2. 5.2.1. Camera Body (F Mount) FASTCAM SA-X2 (mm) 4-1/4-20UNC DEPTH8.5 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 38.835.9 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6 FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 104 Chapter. 5 Product Specifications FASTCAM SA-X2 RV (mm) 4-1/4-20UNC DEPTH8.5 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 38.835.9 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6...

  • Page 105: Camera Body (C Mount)

    5.2.2. Camera Body (C Mount) FASTCAM SA-X2 (mm) 4-1/4-20UNC DEPTH8.5 （Front View） 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6 FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 106 Chapter. 5 Product Specifications FASTCAM SA-X2 RV (mm） 4-1/4-20UNC DEPTH8.5 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6 6-M5 DEPTH7.5 3/8-16UNC DEPTH6 φ4.7 DEPTH5.5 1/4-20UNC DEPTH6...

  • Page 107: Remote Keypad (Optional)

    5.2.3. Remote Keypad (Optional) (mm) 105.4 28.2 FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 108: Lcd Remote Keypad (Optional)

    Chapter. 5 Product Specifications 5.2.4. LCD Remote Keypad (Optional) (mm) 154.4 88.1 PRESET1 PRESET2 PRESET3 PRESET4 FRAME RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER TRIGGER MODE PLAY PAUSE STOP FUNCTION LOW LIGHT PARTITION/ PLAYBACK RATE MENU BACK ZOOM SCROLL SLOW FAST ENTER FIT/1:1 CALIBRATE STORE STATUS REC READY...

  • Page 109: Ac Power Supply Unit

    5.2.5. AC Power Supply Unit (mm) 3000 Rubber Foot (4 Places) FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...
  • Page 110 Chapter. 5 Product Specifications...

  • Page 111: Chapter. 6 Warranty

    Chapter. 6 Warranty 6.1. About the Warranty FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 112: 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 113: Chapter. 7 Contacting Photron

    Chapter. 7 Contacting Photron 7.1. Contact Information FASTCAM SA-X2 / RV Hardware Manual...

  • Page 114: Contact Information

    Chapter. 7 Contacting Photron Contact Information 7.1. 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 115 Publication Date February, 2014 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg., Fujimi 1-1-8, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071 © 201 4.P H O TR ON LI MI TE D , Al l r ights res er ved . P rin ted in Ja pan.

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