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FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2
Hardware Manual
Rev. 1.04
PHOTRON LIMITED
SEP, 2007

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  • Page 1 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Rev. 1.04 PHOTRON LIMITED SEP, 2007...
  • Page 2 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Table of contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............. 5 1.1. Preface ................... 6 1.2. Warranty..................7 1.3. How to Use This Manual ............... 8 1.4. Precautions..................9 Chapter 2. Set Up ............12 2.1. To Start ..................13 2.1.1.
  • Page 4 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3.1.4. Operation before Recording............42 3.1.5. Switching intensifier off ..............46 Chapter 4. Recording ............48 4.1. Initialization (Calibration) ............49 4.1.1. Start Calibration................49 4.1.2. Saving Calibrated Setting ............. 50 4.1.3. Loading Calibrated Settings............50 4.2.
  • Page 5 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.13. MCDL - Multi-Channel Data Link (Data acquisition) ....99 4.14. IRIG Time Code................ 100 Chapter 5. Playback ............101 5.1. Playing Recorded Images............102 5.2. Searching Images of Interest (Fast Forward/Rewind Play) ... 103 5.3. Slow Playback (Jog)..............104 5.4.
  • Page 6 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Memo...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Introduction

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Preface 1.2. Warranty 1.3. How to Use This Manual 1.4. Precautions...

  • Page 8: Preface

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 1.1. Preface The FASTCAM-ultima APX I.I. (Image-Intensified model, referred to as “APX-i2” hereinafter) High-Speed Video Camera System will prove itself a truly powerful visualization tool giving solution to engineers and scientists in such fields as general research and development, designing, manufacturing, quality assurance, scientific researches, medical and biological researches, space and aeronautics engineering.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    PHOTRON LIMITED, in conjunction with PHOTRON USA, INC. or PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED, agrees to perform the following equipment warranty services: 1. Repair service: If shipped to PHOTRON at any of the addresses shown below, repairs will be made at no charge.

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 1.3. How to Use This Manual DEFINITION OF TERMS You will notice that some of the information in this manual is presented as a NOTE, CAUTION or WARNING. It is important that you understand the significance of these three terms.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 1.4. Precautions Ambient Temperature Photron FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 has been designed to work properly in an ambient temperature range of 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (32 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit), no condensation. Storage Temperature The APX-i2 must be stored in a place with an ambient temperature range of -20 to +70 degrees Celsius (-4 to +158 degrees Fahrenheit), no condensation.
  • Page 12 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual of the intensifier surface by slowly opening the lens iris starting at the largest f-stop (f32 or f16) of the lens. Slowly open the lens iris and watch the image brightness, while viewing live image on the monitor, until an optimum level of brightness is reached. Do not expose the light-entrance window (the intensifier’s front surface) to strong light, such as sun light, while operating or storing the intensifier.
  • Page 13 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Memo -11-...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2. Set Up

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Chapter 2. Set Up 2.1. To Start 2.2. Names of Components 2.3. System Connection 2.4. Switching power on 2.5. Basics of Remote Control Keypad Operation 2.5. System Setup -12-...

  • Page 15: To Start

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.1. To Start 2.1.1. Unpacking The APX system consists of the following items. Make sure if all the components are found in the package. 1. Camera Head 1 ea. 2. Processor 1 ea. 3. Remote Control Keypad 1 ea.

  • Page 16: Names Of Components

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2. Names of Components The APX system consists of a processor, camera head, remote-control keypad and control software. 2.2.1. Processor The APX processor is designed to have a set of IC memory with a capacity of 2.6GB, standard, and a maximum of 8GB, to store non-compressed digital data of high-speed recorded images.

  • Page 17: Camera Head

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2.2. Camera Head The light-weight and compact-sized APX camera head has been designed for ease of handling under various recording conditions and environments. The lens mount can be selected from C-type or F-type to the user’s application. The camera head has tripod-mounting screw holes on its base plate.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Keypad

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2.3. Remote Control Keypad The APX Remote Control Keypad connects to the processor and controls all the functions of the camera system. The keypad is of “hot-plug” type and can be connected or disconnected with power on. Connector on Connector Model Connector Model...

  • Page 19: Ac `Power Adapter For Apx-I2 Camera

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2.4. AC `Power Adapter for APX-i2 Camera Connect the DC power supply plug from the AC power supply adapter to the DC-IN jack on the back of the camera. Use the cable clamp mounted on the side of the camera to hold the cable securely.

  • Page 20: General In Cable

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2.5. GENERAL IN Cable The APX can be used as an integral part of a testing system by its capability to work in sync with external trigger and sync signals from other devices and equipment within the system.

  • Page 21: General Out Cable

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2.6. GENERAL OUT Cable The APX can be used as an integral part of a testing system by its capability to make other devices and equipment in the system work in sync with the APX’s exposure timing and sync signals.

  • Page 22: Mcdl / Rs422 Cable

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2.7. MCDL / RS422 Cable The APX has connectivity with Photron MCDL (Multi-Channel Data Link) unit (optional). The waveform data output (up to 4 channels of analog data and up to 6 channels of digital data) from MCDL is sampled and recorded together with image data.
  • Page 23 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Connector on Connector on Signal Name / Input Connector / Connector Processor Cable Pin No. Pin No. Name Model Model (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer) 9-pin D-sub MCDL Connector (Female) SYNC－ SYNC＋ CLK＋ CLK－ DATA_B- DATA_A- DATA_A+ DATA_B+ 10 N.C.

  • Page 24: Dc Power-In Cable

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.2.8. DC Power-IN Cable 【DC IN Pins】 Connector on Connector on Signal Processor Cable Connector Name Pin No. Name Model Model (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer) +12VDC +12VDC TRC01-A13R5FA TRC01-A13P5MA DC-IN N.C. (Tajimi) （Tajimi） -22-...

  • Page 25: System Connection

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.3. System Connection 2.3.1. Connecting Camera Head Follow the below procedure to connect between the camera head and processor. Be sure to turn the main power off on the processor. Connect between the camera head and processor using the cables. Make sure the numbers on mating connectors match.

  • Page 26: Connecting Remote Control Keypad

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.3.2. Connecting Remote Control Keypad 1. Connect the keypad cable connector to the REMOTE connector on the processor rear panel. Remote keypad connector ＧＥＮＥＲＡＬ ＩＮ ＲＥＭＯＴＥ ＯＵＴ ＰＯＷＥＲ ＶＩＤＥＯ ＯＵＴ ＭＣＤＬ ＲＳ４２２ ＤＣ Ｄ Ｃ １ ２ Ｖ ＊ ． ＊ Ａ ＤＣ...

  • Page 27: Connecting Video Monitor

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.3.3. Connecting Video Monitor Connect a video monitor to the processor to monitor live images from the APX-i2 camera. Connect between the VIDEO OUT connector on the processor and the VIDEO-IN connector of a video monitor with a coax cable. Video Monitor or Other Display Device VTR or Other Video...

  • Page 28: Power Connection

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.3.4. Power Connection The APX is powered by DC power fed from the attached AC power adapter that connects to a power line of 100 to 240 VAC. Connect the DC output cable from the AC power adapter unit to the DC IN connector on the APX rear panel.

  • Page 29: Switching Power On

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.4. Switching Power on When system connection is done, the system is ready to switch power on. Before turning power on, be careful about the following points. (1) Set the lens iris to the highest number (F/32 or F/16) and cover the lens with a lens cap.

  • Page 30: Basics Of Remote Control Keypad Operation

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.5. Basics of Remote Control Keypad Operation The APX remote control keypad has been so designed that most of “frequently-used” functions are operated by one touch on the keypad as much as possible. Also, the menu has been so organized that parameter settings can be effectively carried out from the joystick.

  • Page 31: Menu Display

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.5.2. Menu Display Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu on the video monitor. ID01/01 LIVE 13:07:41 ID01/01LIVE 13:07:41 START START 2048FR/1.024s 2048FR/1.024S RANDOM FRAME RESERVED RANDOM FRAME RESERVED MANUAL TRIGGER LUT SELECT MANUAL TRIGGER LUT SELECT RANDOM M TRIGGER...

  • Page 32: System Setup (Date, Time And Revision)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.6. System Setup (Date, Time and Revision) This section discusses how to set up the internal clock of the APX system. Date and time are correctly set up and are stored as a part of recorded image data. Once the clock is set up, it is supported by an internal battery and the date and time are retained correctly even when the system is switched off.

  • Page 33: Switching Date / Time

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.6.2. Switching Date / Time For display in the image frame, either date or time can be chosen. Follow the below procedure to make a selection: Press the MENU button to display the menu. Select the [DATE/TIME] menu by the joystick. The DATE/TIME menu is displayed as follows: DA TE/ TIM E R ESERVE D...

  • Page 34: Displaying System Revision

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 2.6.3. Displaying System Revision The current system version number is shown on the display. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Select [SYSTEM REV] by the joystick on the keypad. F ASTC AM-MA X 120 KC C OL OR TE MP L U T SEL EC T SYSTE M R EV...
  • Page 35 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Memo -33-...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3. Before Recording

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Chapter 3. Before Recording (Image Intensifier Operation) 3.1. Operation of Image Intensifier Caution: To prevent the intensifier from burning and to make its useful life as long as possible, you are strongly urged to use the system following, as closely as possible, the setups and procedures instructed and suggested in this manual.

  • Page 37: Operation Of Image Intensifier

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3.1. Operation of Image Intensifier 3.1.1. I.I. Protection Circuit The function of the Image Intensifier Protection Circuit is discussed as follows: 3.1.1.1. Turning on the protection circuit The protection circuit is switched ON or OFF by the Protection Circuit Switch located on the camera’s rear panel.

  • Page 38: Image Intensifier) Menu Operation

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3.1.2. I.I. (Image Intensifier) menu operation There are three menus that are used to set up the II (image intensifier) for operation. Details of them are described below: ① II POWER Menu ･･････ switches power to the II (image intensifier) on and off. Press the MENU button on the keypad to have the main menu displayed.
  • Page 39 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual For multiple exposures, you need to set up CYCLE and TIMES. CYCLE shows the time interval between gates for multiple gating operation. TIMES sets the number of multiple exposures that are possible. ZOOM/SCROLL Button: Upward FIT Button: Downward ・GAIN Sets to a voltage from 4.60 V down to 2.00 V.
  • Page 40 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual ③GATE SELECT ･･･････ Selects a gate mode out of the following five. When gate is OFF, II does not work even if the II unit is powered Gate operates in synchronization with the camera shutter. CONTINUOUS Gate operates according to the value set up in ②...
  • Page 41 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual DELAY MODE REC START t+t+t+t t+t+t GATE DELAY：t ④ II PROTECTION: This allows adjusting the actuation point of the protection circuit. You can select any actuation point, 1 to 5, of the protection circuit when the Protection SW on the camera head is placed in the ON1 (MODE1) position.
  • Page 42 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Select ON from the II POWER menu on the keypad. Select a gate mode in the GATE SELECT mode. The intensifier is operational only after the above procedure has been completed. Note: Protection SW and the actuation point are factory-set to ON1 (MODE1) and 1, respectively.

  • Page 43: Storing Settings

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3.1.3. Storing settings Settings of the intensifier can be stored in the camera memory. <How to store> ① After completion of the intensifier setting, while the intensifier is still powered on, press the MENU button on the keypad to exit the menu. ②...

  • Page 44: Operation Before Recording

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3.1.4. Operation before Recording ① Intensifier Power ON-OFF The intensifier has a protection circuit incorporated. However, it does not mean that the intensifier is completely protected against damage. You must be very careful not to expose the intensifier to excessive light input.
  • Page 45 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual ③ Confirming settings of camera When the camera has been set up, II POWER OFF is displayed on the video monitor. If it is not displayed, the camera head has not been correctly set up. Reset the camera carefully. RESERVED LUT SELECT CALIBRATE...
  • Page 46 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual ⑤ Setting gate When you switch the intensifier on in the menu, all the menu items shown below are activated. Make selection in [II GATE SELECT] and the intensifier starts working. Note that the intensifier does not work if it is switched on. This is because its gate has not yet been activated. RESERVED LUT SELECT CALIBRATE...
  • Page 47 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual ・ If the subject is stationary for long periods and you take image with the intensifier, this has a tendency to burn the image into the intensifier. Do not shoot stationary scenes with the intensifier over long periods of time (minutes) to avoid burning the intensifier screen. ・...

  • Page 48: Switching Intensifier Off

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3.1.5. Switching intensifier off Press the MENU button on the keypad to open the menu. Select <II POWER> and then select <OFF> and press the Enter key. The LED indicator in the II power switch on the camera head goes out.
  • Page 49 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Memo -47-...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4. Recording

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Chapter 4. Recording 4.1. Initialization (Shading Correction) 4.2. Selecting Frame Rate 4.3. Selecting Resolution 4.4. Selecting Shutter Speed 4.5. Selecting Trigger Mode 4.6. Partitioning Memory 4.7. Look-Up Table Operation 4.8. Extended Dynamic Range Mode 4.9. External Trigger Input 4.10.

  • Page 51: Initialization (Calibration)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.1. Initialization (Calibration) To take advantage of maximam performance of the APX-i2 system high image quality, it is necessary to correct the non-uniformity in sensitivity of each pixel of the imaging sensor. The APX has a calibration (shading correction) function that corrects the non-uniformity in output of each pixel based on black level.

  • Page 52: Saving Calibrated Setting

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.1.2. Saving Calibrated Setting The APX-i2 can save one pattern of black image data obtained through the execution of calibration. Follow the below procedure to save a correction pattern. Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu. Use the joystick to go to [CALIBRATE] and press the joystick down to select.

  • Page 53: Selecting Frame Rate

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.2. Selecting Frame Rate The APX-i2 can set a frame rate of from 60 frames per second (FPS) upward depending on the particular need of a recording. With the APX-i2, frame rates from 60 FPS to 2,000 FPS allow for recording of image using the full resolution of 1024 x 1024 pixels of the imaging sensor.

  • Page 54: Selecting Resolution

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.3. Selecting Resolution The APX-i2 has a high-speed mega-pixel imaging sensor with a full resolution of 1024 x 1024 pixels in its imager. It can produce a high-density image of 1,000,000 pixels in full resolution operation. Also, depending on the needs from each recording application, it can record at higher speeds by limiting the image resolution, or can record for a longer duration by reducing the amount of data of each of captured frames.

  • Page 55: Selecting Shutter Speed

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.4. Selecting Shutter Speed The APX-i2’s electronic shuttering system makes it possible to control the exposure time within a frame regardless of the current frame rate. By using an exposure time that is shorter than the frame time determined by the frame rate (i.e. 1/frame rate sec.), you can capture events taking place at an extremely high speed as a still image without blurring effect.

  • Page 56: Switching Shutter Speed Steps

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.4.1. Switching Shutter Speed Steps The APX-i2 system offers two choice of shutter speed increments, or steps, – FINE and COARSE – to choose from. With both sets of steps, the lowest shutter speed is 1/60 second with the speed doubling at each increment for the next five steps, up to 1/2000 regardless of which step mode is selected.

  • Page 57: Switching Shutter Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.4.2. Switching SHUTTER MODE By switching between MODE 1 and MODE 2 on [SHUTTER MODE] in the menu, the setting mode of shutter speed is changed. MODE 1: When the frame rate is changed, the shutter speed is automatically set to 1/(frame rate).

  • Page 58: Selecting Trigger Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5. Selecting Trigger Mode The APX-i2 has several different modes of triggering to meet the particular needs of capturing varied, instantaneous events. This section discusses how each of the trigger modes works. First, the procedure to select a trigger mode is shown, and then how each trigger mode works is discussed.

  • Page 59: Start Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.1. START Mode In the START trigger mode, the camera starts recording at the moment the REC button is pressed and continues recording until the memory is full, and automatically stops recording. This mode is useful when you know for sure when the anticipated event will occur.

  • Page 60: Center Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.2. CENTER Mode In the CENTER trigger mode, the camera records the target event in the same number of frames before and after the trigger. It is useful when you are interested in the scenes of before and after a particular event. If your camera has a recording capacity of two seconds, the camera records the scenes in the same number of frames (1024 frames –...

  • Page 61: End Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.3. END Mode The END trigger mode records the images of a target event right before the REC button is pressed. This mode is useful when it is hard to know when your target event will take place.

  • Page 62: Manual Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.4. MANUAL Mode In the MANUAL trigger mode, the camera records scenes before and after the REC button is pressed. Unlike the CENTER mode, however, the numbers of frames to record before and after a trigger can be preset differently. For a camera with a recording capacity of two seconds, for example, record durations of 0.5 seconds before and 1.5 seconds after the trigger can be set as shown in the below figure.
  • Page 63 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4. The meaning of each item is as follows: -FRAME Number of frames to record BEFORE a trigger. +FRAME Number of frames to record AFTER a trigger. TOTAL FRAME Total number of frames available in memory. 5.
  • Page 64 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Recording in MANUAL Mode After presetting the numbers of frames to record before and after a trigger as shown in the above example, follow the below procedure to record in the MANUAL trigger mode: 1. Following Section 3.5, make sure the camera is in the LIVE mode, and select the MANUAL trigger mode.

  • Page 65: Random Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.5. RANDOM Mode In the RANDOM trigger mode, the camera records in its memory a preset number of frames of images every time a trigger is given. This mode is useful to record images of events that take place at an unpredictable timing with output of a trigger signal. The number of frames to record at each trigger can be set any number from 1 (one) up to the total number of available frames in the memory.
  • Page 66 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4. Now you can set the number of frames to record at each trigger by moving the cursor with the joystick as shown in the following figure on the next page. Move the joystick, left or right, to select a digit, and, up or down, to increase or decrease the number in each digit as necessary.
  • Page 67 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Recording in RANDOM Mode Follow the below procedure to record in the RANDOM mode. 1. Following Section 3.5, make sure the camera is in the LIVE mode and the RANDOM trigger mode has been selected. 2. Press the REC READY button on the keypad. The camera is now in the READY mode.

  • Page 68: Random Reset Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.6. RANDOM RESET Mode This section describes the principle of operation of the RANDOM RESET mode in comparison with the RANDOM and START mode. To simply put it, the RANDOM RESET mode is a mode of recording operation that has been devised to improve the accuracy of temporal relationship between the timing of trigger input and that of start of recording by resetting the recording timing, i.e.
  • Page 69 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual In the RANDOM RESET mode, on the other hand, the record timing signal (vertical sync) is reset by the trigger input and restarts working from that point. By resetting the vertical sync at the trigger, we now know exactly the temporal relationship between the trigger input and start of recording of the first frame.

  • Page 70: Random Center Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.7. RANDOM CENTER Mode In the RANDOM CENTER trigger mode, the camera records in the memory a preset number of frames of images at each trigger, as in the case with the RANDOM mode. The difference is that the RANDOM CENTER mode records the preset number of frames before and after a trigger, while the RANDOM mode only records after a trigger.
  • Page 71 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3. The RANDOM E TIMES menu is displayed as shown below. The number of trigger acceptance is preset in the right-hand side area of the screen ID01/01 LIVE 13:07:41 RANDOM 200FR 2048FR/1.024s RANDOM FRAME RANDOM E TIMES MANUAL TRIGGER RANDOM M TRIGGER RANDOM E TIMES...
  • Page 72 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Recording in RANDOM CENTER Mode Here is how to record in the RANDOM CENTER mode: 1. Following Section 3.5, make sure that the camera is in the LIVE mode, and select the RANDOM CENTER mode. 2. Press the REC READY button on the keypad. The camera is now ready to record. Make sure that the indication [LIVE] has turned [READY].

  • Page 73: Random Manual Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.8. RANDOM MANUAL Mode In the RANDOM MANUAL trigger mode, the camera records in the memory a preset number of frames of images at each trigger, as in the case with the RANDOM CENTER mode. The difference is that the RANDOM MANUAL allows for any number of frames to be recorded before and after a trigger, while the RANDOM SENTER mode records the same number of frames before and after a trigger.
  • Page 74 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 3. The RANDOM M TRIGGER menu is displayed as shown below. The numbers of frames to record before and after a trigger are shown in the right hand area. ID01/01 LIVE 13:07:41 RAMDOM_M+150FR_200FR 2048FR/1.024s RANDOM FRAME -FRAME MANUAL TRIGGER 0000050FR...
  • Page 75 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 6. When you are done with setting, press the joystick down to enter the settings. Now you should see the trigger mode setup indication of [RANDOM_M+150FR_200FR] in the upper left corner of the screen as shown below, where the number of frames to record after a trigger is 150 and the total number of frames to record at each trigger 200.
  • Page 76 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Recording in RANDOM MANUAL Mode Follow the below procedure to make a recording in the RANDOM MANUAL mode: 1. Following Section 3.5, make sure the camera is in the LIVE mode, and select the RANDOM MANUAL mode. 2.

  • Page 77: Dual Framing Rate Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.5.9. DUAL FRAMING RATE Mode The DUAL FRAMING RATE Mode has been devised to use two preset framing rates alternately. It allows for changing the framing rate during a recording to capture faster or more interesting events for slower playback. For example, while shooting, at a slower framing rate, a basketball player nearing the goal, you can record the instance the basketball player stuffing the ball into the basket in a higher temporal resolution for subsequent motion analysis.
  • Page 78 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual TTL change over signals to be fed to the GENERAL IN connector are defined as follows (e.g. for positive signal setting): GENERAL_IN Input “H” Change to higher rate from the next frame GENERAL_IN Input “L” Change to lower rate from the next frame Parameter Setting for Dual Framing Rate Mode Operation The following shows how to set parameters for a higher and lower framing rates.
  • Page 79 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Recording in Dual Framing Rate Mode Follow the below procedure to record in the Dual Framing Rate mode. 1. Referring to Section 3.5. Selecting Trigger Mode, make sure the camera is in the LIVE mode and the trigger mode is TWO STAGES. 2.

  • Page 80: Partitioning Memory

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.6. Partitioning Memory The APX-i2 has a large capacity memory of 2.6GB, standard, or up to 8GB with optional additional memory units. The memory can be partitioned into several sections and each section is used for a recording session.

  • Page 81: Recording Into Divided Sections

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual ID01/04 LIVE START 512FR/00.256s 4.6.2. Recording into Divided Sections This section describes how to record in the PARTITIONED MEMORY mode. Note: The following instruction is good only when MODE 1 is selected in PARTITION MODE. 1. Make sure that the camera is in the LIVE mode. Select ID 2.

  • Page 82: Look-Up Table (Lut) Operation

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.7. Look-Up Table (LUT) Operation The look-up table is a reference table that defines the mutual relationship between the grayscale values of the recorded image data and that of the displayed image on the computer monitor or video display screen. The APX-i2 has a built-in hardware LUT that offers a means to enhance the contrast of image to make the subject look more clearly, or to enhance a particular range of gray level within a frame to make the subject outstand in the scene.
  • Page 83 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual This is an LUT pattern with a 0.6 gamma. This is a LUT pattern that allocates the lower 512 of the 1024 total steps to output. It expands the darker portion of an original recorded image. -81-...
  • Page 84 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual This is an LUT pattern that allocates the lower 256 of the 1024 total steps to output. It expands the darker portion of an image, more than D3 LUT. This is a LUT pattern that inverts the input image data. -82-...

  • Page 85: Customizing Lut Patterns

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.7.2. Customizing LUT Patterns LUT patterns can be created from the PFV (Photron FASTCAM Viewer) Control Software. See the PFV Software Manual for details of LUT pattern creation. USER This mode uses a custom LUT created from the PFV Control Software.

  • Page 86: Extended Dynamic Range Mode

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.8. Extended Dynamic Range Mode The Extended Dynamic Range Mode has been developed to record highlight and lowlight portions together in one image frame by readjusting the exposure in the imaging sensor. With this feature, the sensor automatically makes a necessary adjustment so that both highlight and lowlight areas within one frame can be recorded with appropriate exposure when the target event has an extremely wide range of brightness.

  • Page 87: External Trigger Input

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.9. External Trigger Input The APX-i2 can operate in response to external triggers that are provided depending on the needs of each application. This section discusses the different kinds of external triggers and how to set up the system for each of them.
  • Page 88 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual TRIGGER SW IN Circuit TRIGGER TTL IN Circuit GENERAL IN Circuit -86-...

  • Page 89: Output Of Trigger Signals To External Equipment

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.9.4. Output of Trigger Signals to External Equipment The APX-i2 can output trigger signals to external equipment and devices. The output signals are provided from the TRIGGER SW OUT and TRIGGER TTL OUT connectors. In addition, other trigger output are available from the GENERAL OUT connector by setting up the circuit as necessary.

  • Page 90: Input Of External Sync Signals

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.10. Input of External Sync Signals The APX-i2 has an operation mode for recording in sync with external sync signal. By using sync signals fed from outside, synchronized multiple-camera recording or single- or multiple-camera recording in sync with external instrumentation and lighting equipment is possible.

  • Page 91: Output Of External Sync Signals

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.10.2. Output of External Sync Signals The APX-i2 can output sync signals to outside equipment and devices. The following table shows the output signals from the APX-i2. Set up sync signal output in the following procedure. 1.

  • Page 92: Sync Operation Of Multiple Apx-I2 Systems

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.10.3. Sync Operation of Multiple APX-i2 Systems Multiple APX-i2 systems can be synchronized, using the external input and output features of the system, for synchronized recording. Concept of Sync Operation CAMERA No.2 CAMERA No.1 (SLAVE) EXT-SYNC IN (MASTER) EXT-SYNC OUT (BNC Cable)
  • Page 93 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Setting up Master Camera (that outputs sync signal) First decide the master camera that provides sync signal to the other camera, and make necessary setting on it in the following manner: 1. Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu list. 2.

  • Page 94: Sync Operation With External Equipment

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.10.4. Sync Operation with External Equipment In addition to its original framing rates, the APX-i2 has a feature of setting up a frame rate locked to the frequency of a sync signal from external source. With this feature, it has considerably expanded its range of application.
  • Page 95 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Camera Setup 1. Feed a sync signal to the APX-i2 processor. Connect between the sync signal generator and the EXT-SYNC IN on the APX-i2 rear panel with a BNC cable. 2. Make sure that the green LED (POWER LED) on the APX-i2 processor rear panel blinks when a sync signal from the generator is present.

  • Page 96: Sync Operation Of Apx-I2 And Other Models Of Cameras

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.10.5. Sync Operation of APX-i2 and Other Models of Cameras (Sync Operation of Mixed Models of Cameras) Using the APX-i2 camera’s feature of setting up a frame rate locked to the frequency of a sync signal from external sources described in the previous Section 3.11.4., the model allows for sync operation with other models of FASTCAM cameras, such as the Ultima 512 and 1024R2 models.
  • Page 97 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Note: When you wish to make the 512 camera synchronized to the APX-i2, the APX-i2 is the master camera and the 512 slave, follow the above procedure swapping the places of the two cameras. Synchronizing the APX-i2 to FASTCAM-Ultima 1024R2 To make the APX-i2 camera synchronized to an Ultima 1024R2, the 1024R2 is the master camera and the APX-i2 slave.

  • Page 98: Setting General In / Out Signals

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.11. Setting GENERAL IN / OUT Signals 4.11.1. Setting GENERAL IN Signals This section describes how to set up input signals connected to the GENERAL IN connector. Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu list. Move the joystick to select the [GENERAL IN] menu.

  • Page 99: Setting General Out Signals

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.11.2. Setting GENERAL OUT Signals This section describes how to set up signals output from the GENERAL OUT connector. 1. Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu list. 2. Move the joystick to select the [GENERAL OUT] menu. 3.

  • Page 100: Event Marker Function

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.12. Event Marker Function The APX-i2’s Event Marker function makes it possible to record a frame number, on the fly, at each external marking signal so that you can jump to the marked frame (event frame) when playing recorded images. In addition to triggering points, these event marks given at any moments of interesting event will let you play back such interesting events quickly.

  • Page 101: Mcdl - Multi-Channel Data Link (Data Acquisition)

    4.13. MCDL - Multi-Channel Data Link (Data acquisition) The APX-i2 has connectivity with the Photron MCDL (Multi-Channel Data Link – optional), which makes it possible for the APX-i2 to record sampled waveform data (up to 4 channels of analog and 6 channels of digital signals) along with image date. The...

  • Page 102: Irig Time Code

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 4.14. IRIG Time Code The APX-i2 is compatible with the IRIG-B signal input and can add an IRIG code to each recorded frame. The sampling of IRIG code is once every frame. The IRIG code recorded on each frame is displayed on video screen or PFV screen. It is added to the header when the recorded image data is stored in the TIFF format.

  • Page 103: Chapter 5. Playback

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Chapter 5. Playback 5.1. Playing Recorded Images 5.2. Search Images of Interest (Fast Forward/Rewind Play) 5.3. Slow Playback (Jog) 5.4. Zooming (Zoom / Fit / Scroll) 5.5. Block Playback (Playback of Clips of Interesting Scene) 5.6. Text Display – Hide / Unhide 5.7.

  • Page 104: Playing Recorded Images

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.1. Playing Recorded Images The APX-i2 can play back images recorded in the memory on the video monitor instantly. The following describes how to play recorded images. 1. If the camera is in the LIVE mode, press the LIVE/MEMORY button on the keypad to change to the MEMORY mode.

  • Page 105: Searching Images Of Interest (Fast Forward/Rewind Play)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.2. Searching Images of Interest (Fast Forward/Rewind Play) Make sure that the system is in the MEMORY mode. 1. Press the [ ＞ ] (PLAY) button to start a playback. 2. Press the [ ＞＞ ] (FF) and/or [ ＜＜ ] (FR) button to search your desired images on the fly.

  • Page 106: Slow Playback (Jog)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.3. Slow Playback (Jog) Make sure the system is in the MEMORY mode. 1. Press the [ ＞ ] (PLAY) button to start playback. 2. Press the [ ＞＞ ] (FF) or [ ＜＜ ] (FR) button to search your desired image. 3.

  • Page 107: Zooming (Zoom/Fit/Scroll)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.4. Zooming (Zoom/Fit/Scroll) In high-resolution mode (1025 x 1025 pixels or 1025 x 512 pixels) recording, the APX-i2 system records images in a higher resolution than standard NTSC or PAL video resolution. In order to view the full image frame of recording on a video monitor, such high-resolution images from the APX-i2 system must be reduced to fit the NTSC or PAL video format.

  • Page 108: Fitting Image Frame To Video Screen

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.4.1. Fitting Image Frame to Video Screen The Fit function of the APX-i2 system readjusts the size of each framing resolution to maximize the playback image fitting the video screen format. This section describes how a recorded image of 256 x 256 pixel resolution is readjusted to fit the video format screen by the Fit function.

  • Page 109: Zooming Playback Image Frame

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.4.2. Zooming Playback Image Frame The APX-i2’s Zoom function magnifies the original recorded image at steps of x1, x2, x5 and x8 to display on the video screen. The following describes how to zoom the recorded image. Press the ZOOM/SCROLL button on the keypad.

  • Page 110: Scrolling Playback Image Frame

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.4.3. Scrolling Playback Image Frame The APX-i2’s Scroll function moves a magnified, oversized image over the video monitor screen to display any portion of the bigger-than-the-screen image. Press the ZOOM/SCROLL button on the keypad. This button switches the mode between ZOOM and SCROLL.

  • Page 111: Block Playback (Playback Of Clips Of Interesting Scenes)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.5. Block Playback (Playback of Clips of Interesting Scenes) Playing a high-speed recording footage is time-consuming. For example, a footage recorded at 2,000 FPS for one second takes 66 seconds to play back at 30 FPS: it takes over one minute to see a strip of recorded 2,000 frames from end to end.

  • Page 112: Text Display - Hide / Unhide

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.6. Text Display – Hide / Unhide The text display on the screen can be hidden or unhidden as necessary. Here is how to handle it. Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu. Move the joystick up or down, left or right, to select the OSD SELECT menu.

  • Page 113: Displaying Crosshair Cursor

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.7. Displaying Crosshair Cursor The APX-i2 has a crosshair cursor display function. This function is useful to pinpoint certain points of interest within the image displayed on the video screen at recording and playback. The following shows how to use the crosshair function. Press the MENU button on the keypad to display the menu list.

  • Page 114: Switching Ntsc / Pal Video Output

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.8. Switching NTSC / PAL Video Output The APX-i2 has a function that lets you switch the video display format between NTSC and PAL to display images on the video screen. Caution: You must have appropriate NTSC and PAL video monitors properly connected in the system to change the video format from NTSC to PAL, or other way around, using this function.

  • Page 115: Automatic Playback

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.9. Automatic Playback The APX-i2 has a function that makes the system automatically change from the LIVE mode to MEMORY mode as soon as a recording is done. The trigger frame of the recorded images is displayed on the monitor screen and the system is just ready to play back.

  • Page 116: Playback Event Markers

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 5.10. Playback Event Markers The APX-i2 has a function to set event markers, on the fly, to any frame of interest during playback. Up to ten event marks can be set within each partitioned recording. Once event markers are set, you can jump to any of the marked frames in subsequent playbacks.

  • Page 117: Chapter 6. Connecting Apx-I2 To A Pc

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Chapter 6. Connecting APX-i2 to a PC 6.1. Connecting APX-i2 to a PC 6.2. Connecting Multiple APX-i2’s to a PC -115-...

  • Page 118: Connecting Apx-I2 To A Pc

    PC using a digital interface. An interface of your choice will be factory-installed at the time of shipping from Photron. See the PFV (Photron FASTCAM Viewer) manual for operation of the APX-i2 software. IEEE1394 interface installed FASTCAM APX-i2 ＧＥＮＥＲＡＬ...

  • Page 119: Apx-I2 With Ieee1394 Interface

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 6.1.1. APX-i2 with IEEE1394 Interface To connect the APX-i2 to a PC by the IEEE1394 interface, use a commercially available IEEE1394 standard cable. The connector on the camera processor is 6-pin type. The connector on the PC side may be 4-pin or 6-pin type depending on the PC model and/or the interface being used.

  • Page 120: Connection With Optical Interface

    Trigger: Lights when a REC trigger is given. 6.1.3. Connection with Optical Interface Installing a Photron optical interface board in a PC and connecting an APX-i2 camera processor to the PC using an optical cable, the camera can be controlled by the attached FASTCAM Control Software.
  • Page 121 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Note: Data transfer speed depends on the specification of the PC being used. (1) Optical fiber cable specification Single-mode fiber (SMF), 9/125µm SMF Maximum transmission distance: 10 km (theoretical value derived from optical module) Multiple-mode fiber (MMF), 62.5/125µm MMF, 50/125µmMMF Maximum transmission distance: 550 meters (theoretical value derived from optical module) Connector shape: SC terminal attached on both ends...
  • Page 122 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 6.1.3.3. Connection between PC and Camera Processor Use a specified optical fiber cable to connect between the PC and APX-i2. The optical interface for the APX-i2 is hot-pluggable. You can connect and disconnect it while power is on. Refer to the below figure for connection The optical interface has two terminals: TX (transmit) and RX (receive).
  • Page 123 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 6.1.3.4. Connecting APX-i2 to a PC by Optical Cable Connection between APX-i2 processor and optical IF board Optical cable connectors Optical IF board APX-I.I. processor ＲＸ ＴＸ How to connect: ＴＸ ＲＸ ① Get the attached 5-meter optical cable. Optical cable ②...
  • Page 124 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual ⑤ Connecting optical cable to APX-i2 processor Remove protection cover Plug cable Install clamping from connector. connector. covers. Install clamping Connection covers. completed. ⑥ Connecting optical cable to PC Plug connectors. Install clamping cover. Connection completed. ⑦...
  • Page 125 PC to make the whole system operational. For instructions for hardware driver installation, refer to the attached FASTCAM Control Software Operation Manual, section 2.3.4 Installation of driver software for Photron optical interface. Note: Laser safety The optical module of this APX-i2 system uses a laser product of IEC 60825-1 Class 1.

  • Page 126: Connecting Multiple Apx-I2'S To A Pc

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 6.2. Connecting Multiple APX-i2’s to a PC Multiple APX-i2 cameras can be connected to a PC for integrated, synchronized control. When hooking up cameras to a PC, be sure not to duplicate ID numbers: each camera must have a unique ID.
  • Page 127 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Memo -125-...

  • Page 128: Chapter 7 Specifications

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Specifications 7.1. Specifications 7.2. Mechanical Data 7.3. How to Care Lenses -126-...

  • Page 129: Specifications

    Trigger, Exposure timing, In-Recording signals External Controls Remote keypad, RS422 external I/F, Digital interface (PC) Image Output Signal RS170(NTSC/PAL); Real-time digital zoom/pan/fit function Photron gigabit optical I/F, IEEE1394 I/F (1 port), or Digital Interface 100BASE-TX Other Camera head switching function 7.1.2.

  • Page 130: Miscellaneous

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Min. Gate Width 20 ns Control Keypad attached to camera; Software control Camera shutter sync mode; Random gate setting mode; Gate Modes External input signal delay mode (TTL Positive) Min. 20ns up to max. 1/fps can be set at 20ns increment. Gate Setting Repetitive gating up to 150 kHz can be set.

  • Page 131: Accessories

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.1.4 Accessories Accessories Quantity C-mount adapter Hex wrench for changing lens mounts Lens mount cap GENERAL IN compound cable GENERAL OUT compound cable MCDL/IRIG compound cable Ferrite core for power cable Driver/Application setup CD-ROM FASTCAM-APX-i2 Hardware Manual FASTCAM Control Software operation manual Warranty registration card 7.1.5.

  • Page 132: Frame Rates And Resolutions

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.1.6. Frame Rates and Resolutions Table 1（60 FPS to 8,000 FPS） Frame Rates (FPS) 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000 Pixels 1024X1024 1024x512 1024x256 1024x128 512x1024 512x512 512x256 512x128 512x64 256x512 256x256 256x128 256x64 256x32 128x256 128X32 128X16...
  • Page 133 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Table 2（10,000 FPS to 120,000 FPS） Frame Rates (FPS) 10000 12500 15000 20000 24000 30000 40000 50000 87600 100000 120000 Pixels 1024X1024 1024X768 1024x512 1024x256 1024x128 512x1024 512x512 512x256 512x128 512x64 256x512 256x256 256x128 256x64 256x32 128x256 128X32 128X16...

  • Page 134: Number Of Recorded Images Vs. Resolution

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.1.7. Number of Recorded Images vs. Resolution -1 Model: 2.6 GB Memory -2 Model: 8 GB Memory No. of Recorded No. of Recorded Display size Images Images 2.6GB Memory 8GB Memory 1024x1024 2048 6144 1024 x 512 4096 12288 1024 x 256...

  • Page 135: Rs422 Serial Control Commands

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.1.8. RS422 Serial Control Commands RS422 Protocol and Commands RS422 Communication Protocol The APX-i2 processor has a UART-type asynchronous system with its NRZ (Nonreturn-To-Zero) format comprising 8 data bits, 2 stop bits, non-parity. The baud rate is 4800. Camera Setup Command All camera parameters are set up by the camera setup commands.
  • Page 136 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Camera Information Requirement Command Camera setup information can be obtained. Camera information corresponding to each command can be obtained. Camera Information Requirement Commands FRAME RATE 0xA0 RESOLUTION 0xA1 SHUTTER 0xA2 TRIGGER 0xA3 LIVE/MEMO 0xA4 0xA5 RANDOM FRAME 0xB0 MANUAL TRIGGRE 0xB1...
  • Page 137 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Camera Information Response Commands The APX-i2 camera system returns the camera information to the requiring command. The returned information includes a camera information command indicating the kind of camera information followed by setup response command that shows the setup details. The setup response command has numeric meaning in it and has 8 bytes or 16 bytes (when the data bit portion only is converted) of information sent back in a row.
  • Page 138 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 0xD5 00000001 ～ 00000064 RANDOM FRAME 0xE0 00000001 ～ 0xxxxxxx MANUAL TRIGGRE 0xE1 00000001 ～ 0xxxxxxx RAMNDOM M TRIGGER 0xE2 00000001 ～ 0xxxxxxx RANDOM E TIMES 0xE3 00000001 ～ 00000010 TWO STAGES 0xE4 00000002 ： 1/2 00000003 ：...
  • Page 139 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 00000003 ： REC POS 00000004 ： REC NEG 00000005 ： TRIGGER POS 00000006 ： TRIGGER NEG COLOR TEMP 0xEB 00000001 ： 5100K 00000002 ： 3100K 00000003 ： USER １ 00000004 ： USER2 LUT SELECT 0xEC 00000001 ： D1 00000002 ：...
  • Page 140 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual Digits of Setup Response Commands 0x30 0x31 0x32 0x33 0x34 0x35 0x36 0x37 0x38 0x39 -138-...

  • Page 141: Status Out

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.1.9. STATUS OUT The camera status can be so set that the camera always outputs data of its status in the serial format by setting the [STATUS OUT] to ON from the menu in the following procedure: Press the MENU button on the keypad and use the joystick to select [STATUS OUT] and press the joystick down.

  • Page 142: Shutter Speed Table (Coarse Steps)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.1.10. Shutter Speed Table (COARSE Steps) The following table shows the 27 available steps for the COARSE set of shutter speeds. Note the lowest speed is 1/60 seconds. The speed doubles up to 1/2,000 seconds and then offers the most frequently-used speeds as shown in the table.

  • Page 143: Mechanical Data

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.2. Mechanical Data 7.2.1. Camera Head (millimeters) 142.08 １ ２ ＭＯ ＤＥＬ ＳＥ ＲＩＡＬ ＮＯ ． Ｏ Ｎ Ｏ Ｆ Ｆ Ｏ Ｆ Ｆ Ｏ Ｎ １ Ｏ Ｎ ２ Ｄ Ｃ ５ Ｖ ５ Ａ Ｅ...

  • Page 144: Processor (Millimeters)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.2.2. Processor (millimeters) Without AC/DC Unit 276.8 229.4 56.4 14.8 Ｇ Ｅ Ｎ Ｅ Ｒ Ａ Ｌ Ｉ Ｎ 18.9 Ｒ Ｅ Ｍ Ｏ Ｔ Ｅ Ｏ Ｕ Ｔ Ｐ Ｏ Ｗ Ｅ Ｒ Ｖ Ｉ Ｄ Ｅ Ｏ Ｏ...

  • Page 145: Keypad (Millimeters)

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.2.3. Keypad (millimeters) ＦＲＡＭＥ ＲＡＴＥ ＳＨＵＴＴＥＲ ＲＥＳＯＬＵＴＩＯＮ ＴＲＩＧＧＥＲ ＬＩＶＥ ＭＥＭＯＲＹ ＦＲ ＦＲ ＲＥＶ ＲＥＶ ＰＬＡＹ ＰＬＡＹ ＦＦ ＦＦ ＰＡＵＳＥ ＰＡＵＳＥ ＳＴＯＰ ＳＴＯＰ ＭＥＮＵ ＺＯＯＭ ＰＡＲＴＩＴＩＯＮ ＰＡＲＴＩＴＩＯＮ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ ＤＩＳＰＬＡＹ ＲＡＴＥ ＲＡＴＥ ＳＣＲＯＬＬ ＳＴＯＲＥ ＦＩＴ ＰＵＳＨ ＥＮＴＥＲ ＳＴＡＲＴ ＯＮ／ＯＦＦ...

  • Page 146: Care Of Lenses

    FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual 7.3. Care of Lenses The surface of photographic lenses has thin coatings that reduce unwanted reflections. Extra care must be taken to protect these fragile coatings. Protect the lens by installing a lens cap when you are not using the camera. Brush the lens gently with a camel hairbrush or loosely folded piece of lens paper to remove dust particles.
  • Page 147 FASTCAM-ultima APX-i2 Hardware Manual In Americas and Antipodes: PHOTRON USA, INC. 9520 Padgett Street, Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92126-4446, USA Phone: 858-684-3555 Fax: 858-684-3558 E-mail: image@photron.com www.photron.com In Europe, Africa and India: PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED Willowbank House 84 Station Road Marlow, Bucks SL7 1NK, U.K.

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