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  • Page 2  The copyright of this manual is held by PHOTRON LIMITED.  Product specifications and manual contents are subject to change without notice.  PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for any results by using our products nor by applying this manual to any operations.
  • 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 Manual Notation The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual. Icon/Symbol Description This symbol indicates content that should always be read. This symbol indicates instructions that should always be followed when using the software, or things to be careful of when using the software.
  • Page 5 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 6 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 7 Warning ■ Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug. (Do not damage the cable, modify it, use it near a heater, excessively bend, twist or pull on it, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it.) Using the cable when damaged can cause fire, electric shock, or a short circuit.
  • Page 8 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 9 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) This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2014/30/EU (Class A) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Chapter. 1Setup 1.1. System Components and Accessories ..............2 1.1.1. Components ....................2 1.1.2. Accessories/Options ................... 2 1.1.3. Type ......................3 1.2. Part Names ......................4 1.2.1. Camera Body ....................4 1.2.2. Camera Body Part Names ................5 1.2.3. Interchangeable Lens Mounts..............6 1.2.4.
  • Page 13 3.2.2. AC Power Supply Unit ................44 Chapter. 4 Warranty 4.1. About the Warranty ....................46 Chapter. 5 Contacting Photron 5.1. Contact Information....................48...

  • Page 15: Chapter. 1Setup

    Chapter. 1 Setup 1.1. System Components and Accessories 1.2. Part Names 1.3. Input / Output Signal Types 1.4. Connecting the system...

  • Page 16: System Components And Accessories

    Chapter. 1 Setup System Components and Accessories 1.1. 1.1.1. Components Refer to the attached packing list for this product's standard components and accessories.  This system does not include a lens. 1.1.2. Accessories/Options The following options are available for the system. Dedicated Carrying Case DAQ option Movie analysis software...

  • Page 17: Type

    1.1.3. 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.

  • Page 18: Part Names

    Part Names 1.2. 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 19: Camera Body Part Names

    ( DEF:TRIG TTL IN ) Power Switch I/O PORT I/O Port Connector DC22-32V 55VA Power Supply Connector OUTPU T 1 OUTPUT 2 DC2 2-3 2V TRIG SW IN ( DEF:SYNC OUT ) ( DEF:TRIG TTL OUT ) Back FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 20: Interchangeable Lens Mounts

    Chapter. 1 Setup 1.2.3. Interchangeable Lens Mounts The lens mount on the system can be changed according to the recording purpose. There are 2 types of interchangeable lens mounts: “G type F-mount”, “C-mount”. How to change the lens mount (G type F-mount → C-mount) Remove the four M5 bolts with the hexagonal holes using the hexagonal wrench.

  • Page 21: Status Display Leds On The Rear Of The Camera Body

     For how to initialize the Gigabit Ethernet interface, and how to reset to Factory Default, refer to "1.2.5.Camera IP Address Initialization", "1.2.6.Reset to the Factory Default" FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 22: Camera Ip Address Initialization

    Chapter. 1 Setup 1.2.5. Camera IP Address Initialization In some circumstance when the IP address is changed, and the new IP address is not explicit, an IP Address Initialization operation is recommended. In this case, the IP address will be reset to 192.168.0.10 as the factory settings.

  • Page 23: Power Supply Connector

    (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer) READY OUT RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE RESERVE IRIG GND IRIG SYNC IN *1 ECJ.2B.326.CLD FGJ.2B.326.CLLD52Z DC22-32 TTL IN (LEMO) (LEMO) OUTPUT2 *3 OUTPUT1 *4 RESERVE RESERVE READY IN +22 - +32V (Input) FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 24 Chapter. 1 Setup Camera Body Connector Cable Connector Connector Name Signal Name Model Name Model Name (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer) +22 - +32V (Input) +22 - +32V (Input) *1 Cannot be used together with INPUT1 *2 Cannot be used together with INPUT2 *3 Cannot be used together with OUTPUT2 *4 Cannot be used together with OUTPUT1 When using the connector pins directly, refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring...

  • Page 25: Connecting The Gigabit Ethernet Interface To 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 26: Input / Output Signal Types

    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 “10.6.1 I/O Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer 4 User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.

  • Page 27: Input(1,2) Connector

    EVENT TRIGGER is recorded by a pulse input. Negative Polarity  When 2 or more these systems are synchronized, slave cameras’ external synchronization settings should be set “ON CAM” at PFV.  The event marker can store ten positions within a sequence FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 28: Output (1, 2) Connector

    Chapter. 1 Setup 1.3.4. OUTPUT (1, 2) Connector These are also BNC connectors. The signals below can be changed and output from PFV. The output voltage is 0V to +5V, positive or negative polarity, pulse width can be changed. Default settings are OUTPUT1 connector is”SYNC POS”, OUTPUT2 is ”TRIG POS”. (POS: positive polarity, NEG: negative) Menu Display Contents...
  • Page 29 INPUT, TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 30: Irig-Sync Operation

    : 1PPS timing of the IRIG code EXPOSURE : Exposure to the camera sensor (exposure is indicated by high duration) : Camera’s vertical sync signal CAM_V  For the settig about the function, refer to the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual".

  • Page 31: Signal Delay

    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 “10.6.2 Signal Delay ” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 32 Chapter. 1 Setup  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...

  • Page 33: Connecting The System

     The FASTCAM camera supports 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) only. If your PC supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T only, you need to install a 1000BASE-T interface board or use a switching hub that supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Ac Power Supply

    Chapter. 1 Setup 1.4.2. Connecting the AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power supply unit to the power supply. 、6 Confirm the Power SW is turned off. Connect the DC cable to the “DC22-32V” connector on the back of the camera body. Connect the DC cable to the AC power supply unit.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Pc

     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...
  • Page 36 Chapter. 1 Setup...

  • Page 37: Chapter. 2 Recording

    Chapter. 2 Recording Selecting the Frame Rate/Resolution 2.1. Selecting the Shutter Speed 2.2.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Frame Rate/Resolution

    This mode is disabled as a default setting. Detailed configuration is possible when it is enabled. However, please beware that the image quality lowers when this function is used.  Please refer to “10.7Camera Option” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Shutter Speed

    The shortest setting value of shutter speed is 1/360,000 sec (approx 2.8 usec).  Please refer to “4.3 Setting Shooting Conditions” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.
  • Page 40 Chapter. 2 Recording...

  • Page 41: Chapter. 3 Product Specifications

    Chapter. 3 Product Specifications 3.1. Specifications 3.2. Dimensions...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    CMOS image sensor Sensor Resolution 2,048 x 2,048 pixels Pixel Size 10um When full frame: FASTCAM Mini WX100 1,080fps max. FASTCAM Mini WX50 750fps max. Frame Rate When a frame segment: FASTCAM Mini WX100 80,000 fps max. FASTCAM Mini WX50 67,500fps max.

  • Page 43: Other Supported Function

    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.

  • Page 44: Ac / Dc Adaptor

    Chapter. 3 Product Specifications 3.1.5. AC / DC Adaptor Manufacurer POWER-WIN TECHNOLOGY CORP. Type PW-080A4-1Y240A Input AC100-240V , 50-60Hz , to2A Rating Output DC24V , 3.34A Dimensions 40.0 (H) x 69.0 (W) x 132.0 (D) mm excluding protrusions Weight 0.4 kg 0.9lbs...

  • Page 45: Frame Rate And Resolution

    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. * The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 46 Chapter. 3 Product Specifications FASTCAM Mini WX100 1,280ｘ960 to 512ｘ320 Resolution 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Frame Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 47 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. * The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 48 Chapter. 3 Product Specifications FASTCAM Mini WX50 2,048ｘ2,048 to 1,280ｘ1,024 Resolution 2,048 2,048 2,048 2,048 2,048 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,536 1,536 1,536 1,280 2,048 1,536 1,472 1,280 1,024 1,536 1,280 1,080 1,024 1,536 1,024 1,024 Frame Rate (fps) ✔...
  • Page 49 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. * The resolutions of the low frame rate modes (5, 10, 20 and 30fpcs) are the same as 50fps. FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...
  • Page 50 Chapter. 3 Product Specifications FASTCAM Mini WX50 512ｘ256 to 256ｘ32 Resolution Frame Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

  • Page 51: Shutter Speed List

    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...

  • Page 52: Recordable Image Count/Resolution

    Chapter. 3 Product Specifications 3.1.8. Recordable Image Count/Resolution FASTCAM Mini WX100 4GB model 8GB model 16GB model 32GB model Resolution Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames 2,048 x 2,048 1,361 2,726 5,457 2,048 x 1,536 1,815 3,635 7,276 2,048 x 1,472 1,894 3,793...
  • Page 53 86,869 17,4250 34,9013 698,538 256 x 96 11,5825 23,2334 46,5351 931,384 256 x 64 17,3738 34,8501 69,8026 1,397,077 256 x 32 347,477 697,002 1,396,053 2,794,154 * Recording Time = Rec. Frames x 1/frame rate (fps) FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 54: Recordable Times/Resolution

    Chapter. 3 Product Specifications 3.1.9. Recordable Times/Resolution FASTCAM Mini WX100 4GB moldel 8GB moldel 16GB moldel 32GB moldel Resolution MAX FrameRate Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time 1,080 0.628 1.260 2,048 x 2,048 5.053 2.524 1,080 0.837 1.681 2,048 x 1,536 6.737 3.366...
  • Page 55 256 x 128 20,000 34.926 3.861 7.744 15.512 256 x 96 30,000 31.046 8.687 17.425 34.901 256 x 64 40,000 34.926 5.148 10.326 20.682 256 x 32 67,500 41.394 The unit in the chart is sec FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 56: Dimensions

    Chapter. 3 Product Specifications Dimensions 3.2. 3.2.1. Camera Body FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 (G type F mount) (mm) Side Front Bottom *Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged.
  • Page 57 FASTCAM Mini WX50/100 (Cmount) （mm） Side Front Bottom *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...

  • Page 58: Ac Power Supply Unit

    Chapter. 3 Product Specifications 3.2.2. AC Power Supply Unit (mm)

  • Page 59: Warranty

    Chapter. 4 Warranty 4.1. About the Warranty...

  • Page 60: About The Warranty

    Consumable goods (cables) When repair, adjustment, or altemation 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 61: Contacting Photron

    Chapter. 5 Contacting Photron 5.1. Contact Information...

  • Page 62: Chapter. 5 5.1. Contact Information

    Contact Information 5.1. 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.
  • Page 63 Publication Date: July, 2018 Publisher: PHOTRON LIMITED 21F, Jimbocho Mitsui Bldg., 1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0051 © 201 7.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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