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  • Page 1 User’s Manual User’s Manual FASTCAM ultima1024 FASTCAM ultima1024 FASTCAM FASTCAM ultima1024 ultima1024 PHOTR TRON ON L L TD TD. .
  • Page 2 Notes Notes...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Precautions Precautions ................................................1.5 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 CONTROLES AND CONNECTORS CONTROLES AND CONNECTORS PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 ..................................2.1 Camera Camera ....................................................2.2 Processor Front Panel Processor Front Panel ............................................2.3 Processor Rear Panel Processor Rear Panel ......................
  • Page 4 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 DAILY MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE Care of Lenses Care of Lenses ................................................7.1 Specifications Specifications ................................................7.2...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Introduction Introduction Warranty Warranty How To Use This Manual How To Use This Manual Precautions Precautions...
  • Page 6 Notes Notes...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction The FASTCAM-ultima 1024 High-Speed Video Camera System has been developed to offer a powerfull The FASTCAM-ultima 1024 High-Speed Video Camera System has been developed to offer a powerfull engineering solution in R and D, engineering, manufacturing, quality control in general industries and special engineering solution in R and D, engineering, manufacturing, quality control in general industries and special applications in scientific, medical, biological, aerospace studies.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    1. Repair service: If shipped to PHOTRON at any of the addresses shown below, repairs will be made at no 1. Repair service: If shipped to PHOTRON at any of the addresses shown below, repairs will be made at no charge.

  • Page 9: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual DEFINITION OF TERMS DEFINITION OF TERMS You will notice as you read this manual that some of the information is presented as a NOTE, CAUTION You will notice as you read this manual that some of the information is presented as a NOTE, CAUTION or WARNING.
  • Page 10 How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual CHAPTER 6, CHAPTER 6, RECORDING STRA RECORDING STRATEGIES TEGIES Provides a model for understanding how a solid state recorder works and also provides the background Provides a model for understanding how a solid state recorder works and also provides the background information for selecting an appropriate record mode.

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Please check with your dealer, Photron USA or Photron Europ. Do not send the unit to a place where the temperature can go below -20 degrees Celsius Photron Europ. Do not send the unit to a place where the temperature can go below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenfeit) or above 70 degrees Celsius (+158 degrees Fahrenheit).
  • Page 12 Precautions Precautions FEDERAL COMMUNICA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ST TIONS COMMISSION STA A TEMENTS TEMENTS WARNING: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not WARNING: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio commu- installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio commu- nications.

  • Page 13: Photron Fastcam-Ultima 1024

    C H A P T E R 2 C O N T R O L S A N D C O N N E C T O R S C H A P T E R 2 C O N T R O L S A N D C O N N E C T O R S PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024...
  • Page 14 Notes Notes...

  • Page 15: Photron Fastcam-Ultima 1024

    PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024 PHOTRON FASTCAM ultima 1024...

  • Page 16: Camera

    Camera Camera TRIPOD TRIPOD There is a 1/4-inch screw hole in the center part of the camera base. Install the camera tightly onto There is a 1/4-inch screw hole in the center part of the camera base. Install the camera tightly onto a tripod using this screw hole.

  • Page 17: Processor Front Panel

    Processor Front Panel Processor Front Panel FRONT P ONT PANEL ANEL An AC power switch and power indicator LED are located on the front panel of the processor. An AC power switch and power indicator LED are located on the front panel of the processor.

  • Page 18: Processor Rear Panel

    Processor Rear Panel Processor Rear Panel CAMERA CAMERA Connects the camera cable. Connects the camera cable. VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT A BNC connector to output video signal from the FASTCAM-ultima 1024. A BNC connector to output video signal from the FASTCAM-ultima 1024. Switching of video output and VGA output is set by the keypad menu.
  • Page 19 Processor Rear Panel Processor Rear Panel V I D E O O U T V I D E O O U T A BNC connector that outputs video signal from the FASTCAM-ultima 1024. A BNC connector that outputs video signal from the FASTCAM-ultima 1024. VIDEO OUT(Y/C) and VGA output are switched by the menu on the remote keypad.
  • Page 20 Processor Rear Panel Processor Rear Panel EXT IN EXT IN A BNC connector that accepts vertical sync pulse signal from another FASTCAM-ultima 1024 for A BNC connector that accepts vertical sync pulse signal from another FASTCAM-ultima 1024 for sysc operation of two or more cameras. When you use this connector, set EXT SYNC to “ON” by the sysc operation of two or more cameras.
  • Page 21 Processor Rear Panel Processor Rear Panel TRIGGER SW IN TRIGGER SW IN One of the two BNC connectors to input trigger signal that requires a contact switch between the One of the two BNC connectors to input trigger signal that requires a contact switch between the center conductor and the shield to generate triggers.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Remote Control Keypad

    C H A P T E R 3 R E M O T E C O N T R O L K E Y P A D C H A P T E R 3 R E M O T E C O N T R O L K E Y P A D Introduction Introduction Live...
  • Page 24 Notes Notes...

  • Page 25: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction FRAME RA FRAME RATE, TE, RESOL RESOLUTION/SHUTTER-SPEED B UTION/SHUTTER-SPEED BUTT UTTONS ONS, , LIVE B LIVE BUTT UTTONS The control panel of the FASTCAM-ultima 1024 remote keypad is divided into seven sections by the The control panel of the FASTCAM-ultima 1024 remote keypad is divided into seven sections by the functions related recording and playback of images of objects that are moving at a high speed.

  • Page 26: Live

    Live Live A press on the Live button turns the FASTCAM-ultima 1024 into Live mode. As soon as the system A press on the Live button turns the FASTCAM-ultima 1024 into Live mode. As soon as the system has turned into Live mode, the LED indicator on the Live button lights up. At another press on the Live has turned into Live mode, the LED indicator on the Live button lights up.

  • Page 27: Frame Rate, Resolution, Shutter Speed

    Frame Rate, Resolution, Shutter Speed Frame Rate, Resolution, Shutter Speed ↑↓and RESOLUTION/SHUTTERSPEED ↑↓ buttons on the keypad, you By the FRAME RATE By the FRAME RATE↑↓ and RESOLUTION/SHUTTERSPEED↑↓ buttons on the keypad, you can select any frame rate, resolution and shutter speed that are best suited to a particular application. can select any frame rate, resolution and shutter speed that are best suited to a particular application.

  • Page 28: Recording Operation

    R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n Using the RECORDING OPERATION part of the remote keypad, you can select a recording mode and make Using the RECORDING OPERATION part of the remote keypad, you can select a recording mode and make a recording.
  • Page 29 R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n S T A R A R T M O D E T M O D E Press the MODE SELECT button several times until the START LED lights up.
  • Page 30 R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n C E N T E R M O D E C E N T E R M O D E Press the MODE SELECT button several times until the LED below “CENTER”...
  • Page 31 R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n R e c o r d i n g O p e r a t i o n R A N D O M M O D E R A N D O M M O D E Press the MODE SELECT button until the LED below “RANODM”...

  • Page 32: Playback Control

    Playback Control Playback Control Use the playback control panel on the keypad to view the recorded images. Use the playback control panel on the keypad to view the recorded images. N o t e : N o t e : When the system is in Live mode, that is, when the “LIVE”...
  • Page 33 Playback Control Playback Control F F M O D E ( F F F M O D E ( F A S T F O R A S T F O R W W A R D ) A R D ) FAST FORWARD mode plays back images at ten (10) times the currently selected playback rate.

  • Page 34: Display Rate

    Display Rate Display Rate DISPLAY RATE selects the display rate (frames per second) of the recorded images while playback. DISPLAY RATE selects the display rate (frames per second) of the recorded images while playback. Five different display rates are available to choose from, each indicated by lighting up of the corre- Five different display rates are available to choose from, each indicated by lighting up of the corre- sponding LED when selected.

  • Page 35: Display Mode

    Display Mode Display Mode R E P O R T R E P O R T Press the REPORT button to light up the corresponding LED. This enables the REPORT mode that Press the REPORT button to light up the corresponding LED. This enables the REPORT mode that displays text information overlayed in the upper and lower portions of the monitor screen.
  • Page 36 Display Mode Display Mode A two-digit number is displayed in the upper left corner of the monitor. This number can be used as an A two-digit number is displayed in the upper left corner of the monitor. This number can be used as an ID of the recordings when you store them on tape.
  • Page 37 Display Mode Display Mode MENU MENU The menu has a hierarchical configura- The menu has a hierarchical configura- tion as shown below. tion as shown below. random frame ･ ･ ext sync on pog on neg M C D L monitor out SXGA VIDEO...
  • Page 38 Display Mode Display Mode MENU SETTING MENU SETTING Press MENU button and the menu will show on the Keypad display, as shown below. Press MENU button and the menu will show on the Keypad display, as shown below. Select a menu item with the up-down button on the right of the ENTER button. Select a menu item with the up-down button on the right of the ENTER button.
  • Page 39 Display Mode Display Mode EXT OUT EXT OUT Selects the signal to be output from the EXT OUT connector. Selects the signal to be output from the EXT OUT connector. vsync pos: vsync pos: Vertical sync for recording, positive Vertical sync for recording, positive vsync neg: vsync neg: Vertical sync for recording, negative...

  • Page 40: Rs422 Protocol And Commands

    R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s RS422 Communication Protocol RS422 Communication Protocol The processor is of the UART type asynchronous system with NRZ (Non-Return-to-Zero) format (8...
  • Page 41 R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s Table3.
  • Page 42 50ｈ RECORD  ｏ ｆ ｆ 51ｈ READY  on 52ｈ READY  oｆ ｆ 53ｈ 11.Menu Mode MENU on 42ｈ MENU oｆ ｆ 43ｈ 12.Photron Remote Keypad Code 30ｈ 02ｈ 04ｈ 06ｈ 08ｈ 84ｈ 85ｈ 18ｈ 13.Menu Selection item random  frame 01ｈ color  temp 83ｈ...
  • Page 43 R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s Code of"9"of 10s position Code of"0"of unit 90ｈ...
  • Page 44 4. Shutter speed: Current code 5. Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection: Code after the change 5. Resolution and Shutter Speed Selection: Code after the change 12. Photron remote control keypad code (30h) 12. Photron remote control keypad code (30h) N o t e :...
  • Page 45 4. Shutter speed: Current status code 8. Display mode: Code of REPORT off 8. Display mode: Code of REPORT off 12. Photron Remote Keypad code (30h) 12. Photron Remote Keypad code (30h) N o t e : N o t e :...
  • Page 46 8. Display mode: Code of BOCK off 9. LIVE mode: Code of LIVE on 9. LIVE mode: Code of LIVE on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (30h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (30h) N o t e :...
  • Page 47 R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s 8.
  • Page 48 R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s 9.
  • Page 49 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection item: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection item: Code of random frame...
  • Page 50 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 51 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 52 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items:Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items:Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 53 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 54 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 55 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 56 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 57 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 58 Response codes: 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 11. Menu mode: Code of MENU on 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (18h) 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 13. Menu selection items: Code of random frame 9.
  • Page 59 When useer-defined items are selected: When useer-defined items are selected: Response codes: Response codes: 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (84h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (84h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (85h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (85h) 15.
  • Page 60 R S 4 2 2 P r o t o c o l a n d C o m m a n d s Response codes: Response codes: 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (84h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (84h) 12. Photron Remote Control Keypad code (85h) 12.

  • Page 61: System Connection

    C H A P T E R 4 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D C H A P T E R 4 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D System Cnnection System Cnnection Turning the System on...
  • Page 62 Notes Notes...

  • Page 63: System Connection

    System Connection System Connection This section shows you how to connect the FASTCAM-ultima 1024 components, video monitor and This section shows you how to connect the FASTCAM-ultima 1024 components, video monitor and Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). CAMERA INST CAMERA INSTALLA ALLATION...
  • Page 64 System Connection System Connection Connecting the processor Connecting the processor C a u t i o n : C a u t i o n : Please unplug the processor power cord from the mains outlet before connecting FASTCAM-ultima Please unplug the processor power cord from the mains outlet before connecting FASTCAM-ultima 1024 system components to the processor.
  • Page 65 System Connection System Connection Cammera Cable Cammera Cable FASTCAM-ultima 1024 System Connection FASTCAM-ultima 1024 System Connection...

  • Page 66: Turning The System On

    ID number Display mode time 01   LIVE     10:10:00 START    1024 × 1024    500FPS     PHOTRON Trigger mode Resolution Frame rate...

  • Page 67: First Recording

    First Recording First Recording MAKE A FIRST RECORDING MAKE A FIRST RECORDING Adjust the camera position aiming at an object that you wish to capture. Set the FASTCAM-ultima Adjust the camera position aiming at an object that you wish to capture. Set the FASTCAM-ultima 1024 in Live mode, select a framing rate using the REC RATE button.
  • Page 68 First Recording First Recording REVIEW OF THE PROCEDURE REVIEW OF THE PROCEDURE The following wraps up the procedure of recording images of the target object. The following wraps up the procedure of recording images of the target object. 1. Select Live mode. 1.

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 1394 Interface

    CHAPTER 5 1394 INTERFACE CHAPTER 5 1394 INTERFACE Downloading the image data to computer Downloading the image data to computer Camera Control Utility Camera Control Utility...
  • Page 70 Notes Notes...

  • Page 71: Downloading The Image Data To Computer

    Downloading the image data to computer Downloading the image data to computer I N T R O D U C T I O N I N T R O D U C T I O N The processor has on its rear panel a group of IEEE1394 interface connectors--two 6-pin connectors The processor has on its rear panel a group of IEEE1394 interface connectors--two 6-pin connectors and one optical connector.

  • Page 72: Camera Control Utility

    Camera Control Utility Camera Control Utility Please see the separate Utility Manual. Please see the separate Utility Manual.

  • Page 73: Chapter 6 Basics Of Recording

    C H A P T E R 6 B A S I C S O F R E C O R D I N G C H A P T E R 6 B A S I C S O F R E C O R D I N G Introduction Introduction Principle of Image Recording...
  • Page 74 Notes Notes...

  • Page 75: Introduction Introduction

    Introduction Introduction The first section of this chapter describes how the PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 series moves The first section of this chapter describes how the PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 series moves images in and out of memory. This is intended to help you decide which record mode is best suited for images in and out of memory.

  • Page 76: Principle Of Image Recording

    Principle of Image Recording Principle of Image Recording An analogy for the recording and playback process would be Carousel slide projector and a Carousel slide An analogy for the recording and playback process would be Carousel slide projector and a Carousel slide tray.

  • Page 77: Start Mode

    S T A R T M o d e S T A R T M o d e The START mode fills memory only once and then stops recording. Use the START mode when you The START mode fills memory only once and then stops recording. Use the START mode when you wish to start a recording session manually.

  • Page 78: Center Mode

    C E N T E R M o d e C E N T E R M o d e The CENTER record mode causes the Processor to use memory as a circular buffer. Pictures are stored The CENTER record mode causes the Processor to use memory as a circular buffer. Pictures are stored in sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture so that you always have the 512 most in sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture so that you always have the 512 most recent pictures in memory.

  • Page 79: End Mode

    E N D m o d e E N D m o d e The Processor treats memory as a circular buffer when using the END mode. Pictures are stored in The Processor treats memory as a circular buffer when using the END mode. Pictures are stored in sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture in memory until you press the TRIGGER sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture in memory until you press the TRIGGER button again or a trigger signal is received through TRIGGER IN or TRIGGER SW IN on the rear panel...

  • Page 80: Random Mode

    R A N D O M m o d e R A N D O M m o d e The RANDOM mode records one, ten or fifty frames for each trigger signal received by the Processor. The RANDOM mode records one, ten or fifty frames for each trigger signal received by the Processor. The Processor continues to record until the memory has been filled.

  • Page 81: Choosing A Record Mode

    Choosing a Record Mode Choosing a Record Mode Find a way to create a trigger Find a way to create a trigger Is there an external terigger Is there an external terigger Is the event controlled or Is the event controlled or signal using light, sound or signal using light, sound or that relates to the event?
  • Page 82 Notes Notes...
  • Page 83 CHAPTER 7 DAILY MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 7 DAILY MAINTENANCE Care of Lenses Care of Lenses Specifications Specifications...
  • Page 84 Notes Notes...
  • Page 85 Care of Lenses Care of Lenses The surface of photographic lenses have thin coatings that reduce chromatic aberration, unwanted reflec- The surface of photographic lenses have thin coatings that reduce chromatic aberration, unwanted reflec- tions, and other distortions. Extra care should be taken to protect this fragile coating. tions, and other distortions.
  • Page 86 Specifications Specifications PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 Remote keypad: Remote keypad: Controls all the functions of the processor. Has a 5-meter cable to connect to Controls all the functions of the processor. Has a 5-meter cable to connect to the processor.
  • Page 87 Specifications Specifications Shutter Speed: Shutter Speed: FASTCAM-ultima1024 Available Frame Rates & Shutter speeds Frame Rate 60ｆ ｐ ｓ Shutter 125fps 250fps 500fps 1,000fps 2,000fps 4,000fps 8,000fps 16,000fps 1/60 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1,000 1/2,000 1/4,000 1/8,000 1/16,000 1/32,000 1/64,000 1/128,000 Frame storage: Frame storage: -1 model: 512 frames, 512 MB memory -1 model: 512 frames, 512 MB memory...
  • Page 88 Specifications Specifications 512X256 4,096 8,192 12,288 2,000 256X256 8,192 16,384 24,576 2,000 12.3 512X128 8,192 16,384 24,576 4,000 256X128 16,384 32,768 49,152 4,000 12.3 128X128 32,768 65,536 98,304 4,000 16.4 24.6 512X64 16,384 32,768 49,152 8,000 256X64 32,768 65,536 98,304 8,000 12.3 128X64...
  • Page 89 Ambient temperature: 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (no condensation) 0 to 35 degrees Celsius (no condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius (no condensation) Storage temperature: -20 to 70 degrees Celsius (no condensation) PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 CONTROL KEYPAD PHOTRON FASTCAM-ultima 1024 CONTROL KEYPAD Dimensions: Dimensions:...
  • Page 90 Notes Notes PHOTRON LIMITED PHOTRON LIMITED Copyright Copyright PHOTRON LIMITED PHOTRON LIMITED, 2001 , 2001 2001/05/08 Rev. 2.2 2001/05/08 Rev. 2.2 Printed in Japan Printed in Japan...

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