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FASTCAM-PCI R2
Hardware Manual
Rev.1.04
PHOTRON LIMITED
2005

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  • Page 1 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Rev.1.04 PHOTRON LIMITED 2005...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..................6 1.1 Preface......................... 7 1.2.Warranty ......................8 1.3.How To Use This Manual ................... 9 1.4.Precautions ....................... 10 Chapter 2. Set Up ................... 12 2.1. Introduction...................... 13 2.1.1. Unpacking....................13 2.1.2. Optional Accessories ................. 13 2.2.
  • Page 4 3.4. Timing of Recording Operation..............47 3.4.1 Timing Charts for Recording Operation ............47 3.4.2. Shutter Setup and Exposure Period ............51 3.4.3 Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operation............. 52 3.4.4. Delay of EXT OUT Signals ................ 53 3.5. Care of Lenses....................54...
  • Page 5 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Memo - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1. Preface 1.2. Warranty 1.3. How To Use This Manual 1.4. Precautions - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Preface

    This manual presents the technical details of the PCI R2 system and how to operate it. Remarks: For the best use of the Photron FASTCAM PCI R2 system, please read through this manual. The content of this manual is based on the best knowledge of the manufacturer.

  • Page 8: Warranty

    PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED, agrees to perform the following equipment warranty services: Repair service: If shipped to PHOTRON at any of the addresses shown below, repairs will be made at no charge. 2. Parts replacement: Replacement parts installed under warranty will be provided at no charge.

  • Page 9: How To Use This Manual

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 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 10: Precautions

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 1.4. Precautions Ambient Temperature Photron FASTCAM-PCI R2 has been designed to work properly in an ambient temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit), no condensation. Storage Temperature The PCI R2 must be stored in a place with an ambient temperature range of -20 to +70 degrees Celsius (-4 to +158 degrees Fahrenheit), no condensation.
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  • Page 12: Chapter 2. Set Up

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Chapter 2. Set Up 2.1. Introduction 2.2. About the Camera 2.3. Installation of Hardware 2.4. Setting up for Multiple Camera Recording 2.5. Random Reset Trigger Mode 2.6. Limitation of Recording Duration - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    1. Camera Head (with 6-Meter Camera Cable) 2. Grabber Board (PCI Board) 3. Lens Mount Cap 4. Driver/Application Setup CD-ROM 5. FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 6. FASTCAM Control Software Operation Manual 7. Warranty Registration Card 8. External Accessory Cables 2 (1 each of 2 types) 2.1.2.

  • Page 14: About The Camera

    The FASTCAM-PCI R2 consists of a Grabber Board (PCI Board), camera head and control software program set. 2.2.1. Grabber Board The grabber board of the FASTCAM-PCI R2 has been designed so that up to four FASTCAM-PCI R2 cards can be installed in ATX standard PCI slots of a PC. Camera Connector...

  • Page 15: Camera Head

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.2.2. Camera Head The PCI R2 camera head is of lightweight and compact structure specifically designed for easy handling in varied recording conditions. It takes lenses of C-type mount. A tripod screw hole is provided on each side of the camera.

  • Page 16: Accessories

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.2.3. Accessories EXT OUT/ EXT IN Cable The Grabber Board has two compound connectors to connect it to external equipment and devices via cables to receive and send out signals such as external trigger and sync signals. Two compound cables are included in the package as shown below.

  • Page 17: Connector Specifications

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.2.4. Connector Specifications Details of the two compound cables are follows: 1. GEN OUT 2. SYNC OUT 3. TRIG OUT 4. T-TTL IN 5. T-SW IN 6. SYNC IN 1 GENERAL Output (GEN OUT) Connector A BNC connector that outputs the following signals under software control.
  • Page 18 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual TRIGGER TTL IN (T-TTL IN) Input Circuit TRIGGER IN I/O Port Over 5 usec Optical Isolator TLP521(Toshiba) 10mA 5V TTL level TRIGGER START TRIGGER SW IN (T-SW IN) Input Circuit TRIGGER IN I/O Port 0.1μ TRIGGER START Note: TRIGGER TTL IN works at the rising edge of the TTL signal and TRIGGER SW IN at the falling edge.

  • Page 19: Installation Of Hardware

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.3. Installation of Hardware Warning: Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from power outlet before connecting between the camera head and Grabber Board, and installing the Grabber Board in the PC to avoid electrical shock and possible damage to the system and/or components.

  • Page 20: Setup For Multiple-Camera Recording

    2.4. Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording The FASTCAM-PCI R2 is capable of multiple camera operation, up to four cameras can be connected to a single PC. It also supports synchronized recording by sync signal supplied from external equipment (signal generator, etc.). In multiple camera operation, the cameras record a common subject from different perspectives along a shared timeline.

  • Page 21: Master/Slave Mode Setup

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.4.1. Master/Slave Mode Setup For multiple-camera synchronized operation, one of the cameras must be set up as the master camera and the other cameras set up as slaves. With cameras set up in this way, the slaves operate following the sync signal provided by the master.

  • Page 22: Connection Of Multiple Cameras

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.4.2. Connection of Multiple Cameras After master/slave camera setup, connect sync cables between boards as described in the following subsections: 2.4.2.1. Details of Connectors 1.GEN OUT 2. SYNC OUT 3. TRIG OUT 4. T-TTL IN 5. T-SW IN 6.
  • Page 23 Note: External signal cables have JJ (male-female conversion) connectors. Remove them before connecting to respective boards. Retain the removed conversion connectors for future use. 2.4.2.2.1. Connection between FASTCAM-PCI R2 Cameras The following two figures show sync cable connection for multiple PCI R2 cameras. Due to delay of signals between the boards, Example 2 is recommended, except for using software trigger (see Section 3.4.
  • Page 24 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.4.2.2.2. Using External Sync Generator The below figure shows an example of connection using an external sync generator. To avoid any possible delay of sync and trigger signals between boards, this connection is highly recommended, unless using software triggering (see Subsection 3.4. Timing Charts).
  • Page 25 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.4.2.2.3. Multiple-PC Sync Operation with Multiple-PCI R2 Cameras The following is an example of connection involving two PC’s and eight PCI R2 cameras. This connection is highly recommended to avoid possible delay of sync and trigger signals between cameras (see Subsection 3.4.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Camera Id Numbers

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.4.3. Setting Up Camera ID Numbers For the software to recognize each camera involved in a multiple-camera operation, an ID number, from 0 to 3, is assigned to each camera. With this ID number, each camera is correctly recognized by the system even if the order of recognition is changed.

  • Page 27: Setting Up Software

    For details of software operation, see the Software User’s Manual. 2.4.4.1. Setting Up Master Board For sync operation of multiple FASTCAM-PCI R2 cameras: 1) Select the camera ID number of the master camera of this system from the camera selection box.
  • Page 28 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.4.4.2. Setting Up Slave Board 1) Select the camera ID number of the slave camera of this system from the camera selection box. 2) Press the ‘More’ button to set up more details. 3) Select a mode of synchronization from the ‘Ext Sync In’ box. Now this slave camera can be synchronized with, and triggered by, the master camera.
  • Page 29 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Note: The polarity must match that selected in the ‘Ext Sync Out’ box of the master camera or that of the sync signal from the external source being used. Note: When more than one slave cameras are involved, each of them must be individually set up.

  • Page 30: Tips On Multiple-Camera Sync Recording

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.4.5. Tips on Multiple-Camera Sync Recording 2.4.5.1. Using Software Triggers The software trigger is issued only to a board set up as the master board with ID “0” that has been set up for sync operation with sync signal from external source. It is not issued to any other boards.

  • Page 31: Random Reset Trigger Mode

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.5. Random Reset Trigger Mode The FASTCAM-PCI R2 supports the Random Reset Trigger Mode. Software set up is needed to use this mode and this section describes how to do it. Refer to the Software User’s Manual for details of software operation.

  • Page 32: Restriction Of Record Duration

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 2.6. Restriction of Record Duration A restriction has been set on the operating duration to avoid possible damage to the camera head caused by heat built up around the imaging sensor within the camera head when operating at framing rates of 3,000 FPS or higher.
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  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Appendix

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Appendix 3.1. Specifications 3.2. Mechanical Data 3.3. Optical Axis and Image Center 3.4. Timing Charts 3.5. Care for Lenses - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.1. Specifications 3.1.1. Basic Specifications Lens Mount C mount Progressive scan 1/3-inch CCD, Imaging Sensor Square pixel（7.4μm x 7.4μm） Recording Method Digital recording in on-board memory 128MB: 544 full frames (2.18 seconds) 256MB: 1,088 full frames (4.35 seconds) Recording Capacity 384MB: 1,632 full frames (6.53 seconds)

  • Page 36: Specifications - Recording System

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.1.2. Specifications – Recording System Recording Method Digital recording of 8-bit/pixel data in on-board memory Memory Partitioning Memory can be partitioned in up to eight divisions. START Records image data until memory is full and stops recording.

  • Page 37: Framing Rate Vs. Model

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.1.3. Framing Rate vs. Model Models Frame Rate FASTCAM-PCI FASTCAM-PCI FASTCAM-PCI FASTCAM-PCI √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 1000 √...

  • Page 38: Frame Rate Vs. Image Resolution

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.1.4. Frame Rate vs. Image Resolution Frame Image Resolution Rate (FPS) 512 x 480 512 x 240 256 x 240 256 x 120 128 x 120 128 x 80 128 x 32 √ √ √ √...

  • Page 39: Shutter Speed Vs. Framing Rate

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.1.5. Shutter Speed vs. Framing Rate Note: Available shutter speeds depend on the current framing rate. For Framing Rates of 30, 60, 125, 250 and 500 FPS Frame Rate Shutter Speed 30FPS 60FPS 125FPS 250FPS 500FPS √...
  • Page 40 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual For Framing Rates of 3000, 5000 and 10000 FPS Framing Rate Shutter Speed 3000FPS 5000FPS 10000FPS √ 1/3000 √ √ 1/5000 √ √ √ 1/10000 √ √ √ 1/20000 √ √ √ 1/40000 √ √ √...

  • Page 41: Number Of Recorded Frames

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.1.6. Number of Recorded Frames and Record Duration Record Duration and Number of Recorded Frames (30 FPS) Memory Capacity / Record Duration / Number of Recorded Frames Frame 128MByte 256MByte 384MByte 512MByte Rate Resolution Duration Duration...
  • Page 42 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Record Duration and Number of Recorded Frames (250 FPS) Memory Capacity / Record Duration / Number of Recorded Frames Frame 128MByte 256MByte 384MByte 512MByte Rate Resolution Duration Duration Duration Duration (FPS) Frames Frames Frames Frames (sec.) (sec.)
  • Page 43 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual Record Duration and Number of Recorded Frames (2000 FPS) Memory Capacity / Record Duration / Number of Recorded Frames Frame 128MByte 256MByte 384MByte 512MByte Rate Resolution Duration Duration Duration Duration (FPS) Frames Frames Frames Frames (sec.) (sec.)

  • Page 44: Dimensions

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.2. Dimensions 3.2.1. Camera Head (Millimeters) 50 .8 56 .75 1 /4 inch 2-φ5 - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Grabber Board

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.2.2. Grabber Board (Millimeters) 312.0mm - 45 -...

  • Page 46: Optical Axis And Image Center

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.3. Optical Axis and Image Center The center of image of the PCI R2 camera does not coincide with the optical axis and deviates by the framing rate and as shown below (millimeters): - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Timing Of Recording Operation

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.4. Timing of Recording Operation 3.4.1 Timing Charts for Recording Operation 3.4.1.1. Timing Chart for START and RANDOM Recording Modes The below chart shows the temporal relationship between signals related to recording operation in START and RANDOM trigger modes (random reset not effective).
  • Page 48 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.4.1.2. Timing Chart for START and RANDOM Trigger Modes with “Reset” in Effect When “Reset” function is activated, Expose pos (vertical sync) signal is reset by the incoming trigger so that the timing of the incoming trigger signal and the start of exposure coincide more accurately as shown in the below chart.
  • Page 49 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.4.1.3. Timing Chart for Shuttered Operation in START and RANDOM Trigger Modes with “Reset” in Effect The below chart shows the temporal relationship between timing signals when shuttering function is added to START and RANDOM trigger mode with Reset is in effect.
  • Page 50 FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.4.1.4. Timing Chart for END, CENTER and MANUAL Trigger Modes The below chart shows the temporal relationship of timing signals in END trigger mode. Note the exposure, and consequently recording, ends as soon as a trigger comes in.

  • Page 51: Shutter Setup And Exposure Period

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.4.2. Shutter Setup and Exposure Period When shutter is not used, the whole period defined by 1/Framing Rate (sec) is virtually the exposure period for each framing cycle. There is no reset period during this framing cycle.

  • Page 52: Sync Timing In Multi-Camera Operation

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.4.3 Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operation In multiple-camera operation of FASTCAM-PCI R2 cameras, if sync and trigger signals are connected in series as shown below, signal delay inevitably becomes obvious. In extreme cases, this delay may cause an offset of one full image frame between cameras involved in multiple-camera operation.

  • Page 53: Delay Of Ext Out Signals

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.4.4. Delay of EXT OUT Signals For 2-camera operation, the vertical sync and trigger signals are connected with BNC cables as shown in below. It is known that the BNC cable causes considerable delay of signals between the PCI boards, the delay being proportional to the length of the cable.

  • Page 54: Care Of Lenses

    FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual 3.5. 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 55 Phone: +44(0) 1628 89 4353 Fax : +44(0) 1628 89 4354 E-mail: image@photron.com In other areas: PHOTRON LIMITED Fujimi 1-1-8, Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo 102-0071, Japan Phone: +81 3 3238 2170 Fax: +81 3 3238 2171 E-mail: image@photron.com FASTCAM-PCI R2 Hardware Manual International Version 2005 Rev.1.04...

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