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  • Page 1 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Rev.1.06E...
  • 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 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 5 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Warning ■ Do not insert metallic objects inside, or pour liquids such as water on, the system. Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction from short circuit or heat. ■ Do not disassemble or modify the system. There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock.
  • Page 6 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Caution ■ Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot. trunk and inside of a car can get especially hot in summer. Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorate or cause a fire. ■...
  • Page 7 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual About Sensor Cleaning Image sensor products are sensitive to and at risk of being damaged by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). When handling or cleaning the image sensor, please confirm the following precautions. ■Imaging sensors must be handled in an ESD safe area. Do NOT use non-ESD apparatus for handling or cleaning the sensor.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    2.3.2. Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operations ..........43 2.3.3..43 Delay of Vertical Sync and Trigger Signals in Multiple-Camera Operation 2.3.4 ..44 Recording Interval in Random Center and Random Manual Trigger Modes Chapter 3 Contacting Photron ............. 45 3.1 Contact Information ..................46...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Set Up

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Chapter 1. Set Up 1.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories 1.2. About the Camera 1.3. Installation of Hardware 1.4. Setup for Multiple Camera Recording 1.5. Random Reset Trigger Mode - 1 -...

  • Page 10: About The System's Components And Accessories

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories 1.1.1. Unpacking Refer to the attached packing list for this product's standard components and accessories. - 2 -...

  • Page 11: About The Camera

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.2. About the Camera The FASTCAM-512PCI consists of a grabber board (PCI Board), a camera head and a control software program set. For each of the system components. - Do not expose to shock outside. - Do not use in an area with flammable gas or dust present. - Do not place in an unstable location such as on an unstable platform or an incline.

  • Page 12: Camera Head And Camera Cable

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.2.2. Camera Head and Camera Cable The FASTCAM-512PCI 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 shoe groove is provided on each side of the camera. Camera head Side Front...

  • Page 13: Accessories

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.2.3. Accessories EXT OUT/ EXT IN Cables 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 14: Connector Specifications

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.2.4. Connector Specifications In this chapter, the content of the external I/O connector of FASTCAM-512PCI is describes. The connector and the cable send and receive the following I/O signals. (Details of the two compound cables are as follows.) ＧＥＮ...
  • Page 15 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 5 TRIGGER SW IN Input (T-SW IN) Connector A BNC connector whose co-axial cable shield and center conductors are used to send contact closure signals to control the start and end of a recording in currently selected recording mode. To avoid possible damage to the camera system, do NOT input signals other than contact closure to T-SW IN connector.
  • Page 16 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual TRIGGER TTL IN (T-TTL IN) Input Circuit TRIGGER IN I/O Port 5μsec 5μ sec以上 Photocoupler 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 17: Installation Of Hardware

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.3. Installation of Hardware 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. Remove the cable twist-ties before connecting.
  • Page 18 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Replace the covers on the PC following the PC instruction manual. 7． Connect the camera cable to the camera connector on the Grabber Board. Be careful about the connector orientation. Fasten the retaining screws tightly. Pull the cable lightly to check if the connector does not come loose.

  • Page 19: Setup For Multiple-Camera Recording

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.4. Setup for Multiple-Camera Recording The FASTCAM-512PCI 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 20: Master/Slave Mode Setup

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.1. 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 21: Connection Of Multiple Cameras

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.2. Connection of Multiple Cameras After master/slave camera setup, connect sync cables between boards as described in the following subsections: Details of Connectors ＧＥＮ ＯＵＴ ＳＹＮＣ ＯＵＴ EXT OUT EXT IN ＴＲＩＧ ＯＵＴ Ｔ－ＴＴＬ ＩＮ Ｔ－ＳＷ ＩＮ ＳＹＮＣ...
  • Page 22 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Connection for Multiple Camera Sync Operation The following figures show how to connect between master and slave boards for sync recording. Connect cables so that the sync and trigger signals are fed to the input of slave boards. Note: External signal cables have JJ (male-female conversion) connectors.
  • Page 23 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2. Using External Sync Generator The figure below 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 3.3. Timing Charts). (The connection of SYNC OUT →...
  • Page 24 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 3. Multiple-PC Sync Operation with Multiple-512PCI 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 3.3.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Camera Id Numbers

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.3. 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 26: Setting Up Software

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.4. Setting Up Software Once the setups of the hardware for multiple-camera sync operation procedures in the previous pages are completed, the system can be activated by the software. Follow the below procedure to set up software. For details of software operation, see the Software User’s Manual. Setting Up Master Board For sync operation of multiple FASTCAM-512PCI cameras: 1) Select the camera ID number of the master camera of this system from the camera selection...
  • Page 27 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 3) Select the desired polarity of sync signal from the ‘SYNC OUT’ box. The polarity of sync signal must match that selected for the slave board. - 19 -...
  • Page 28 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Setting Up Slave Boards 1) Select the camera ID number of the slave camera of this system from the camera selection box. 2) Press the ‘Camera Option’ button to set up more details. 3) Select a mode of synchronization from the ‘SYNC IN’ box. Now this slave camera can be synchronized with, and triggered by, the master camera.
  • Page 29 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Items to choose from in the ‘SYNC IN’ box: Disable Voids external sync. ON CAM POS Sync operation of multiple 512PCI cameras Normal Modes ON CAM NEG ON OTHERS POS Sync operation of multiple 512PCI cameras with External Sync external sync signal.

  • Page 30: Tips On Multiple-Camera Sync Recording

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.4.5. Tips on Multiple-Camera Sync Recording 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. By relaying the software trigger that is issued to the master, connecting the TRIG OUT of the master board to T-TTL IN of the first slave board and so forth (see Section 2.4.2.2.

  • Page 31: Random Reset Trigger Mode

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 1.5. Random Reset Trigger Mode The FASTCAM-512PCI 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 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Memo - 24 -...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Appendix

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Appendix 2.1. Specifications 2.2. Dimensions 2.3. Timing Charts - 25 -...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.1. Specifications 2.1.1. Basic Specifications Resolution (Full) 512 x 512 pixels Max. Frame Rate (Full Res.) 2,000 FPS (512 x 512) Highest Frame Rate 32,000 FPS （512 x 32） Sensor Size 8.2mm×8.2mm (Pixel Size 16μm x 16μm) Sensor Type Color (Bayer) or Monochrome Lens Mount...

  • Page 35: Specifications - Recording System

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.2. Specifications – Recording System Recording Method Digital recording of 10bit/pixel image data in onboard memory START: Records frames to the max number of frames available in the memory. END: Stops recording when a trigger is input. CENTER: Records the same number of frames before and after a trigger.

  • Page 36: Other Specifications

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.3. Other Specifications PFV(Photron FASTCAM Viewer3）/SDK compatible Application Software and OS Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Vista Memory Partitioning Partitioning up to 8 divisions Camera ID Number To be set by switch on Grabber Board Master/Slave for Sync To be set by switch on Grabber Board...

  • Page 37: Frame Rate Vs. Image Resolution

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.4. Frame Rate vs. Image Resolution The maximum resolution setting available to each frame rate is shown in the below table. Other resolutions may be selected from the list in subsection 2.1.5. Frame Rate Max Resolution (pixels) 60FPS 512×512 125FPS...

  • Page 38: Frame Rate And Image Size

    √ 64×128 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 64×64 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 64×32 Please refer to the 「Photron FASTCAM Viewer user manual」 chapter 「3.3.2 Variable Setting」for detail. - 30 -...

  • Page 39: Resolution And Shutter Speed

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.6. Resolution and Shutter Speed Shutter Speed Exposure (sec) Shutter Speed Exposure (sec) 1/2000 0.0005000000 1/23500 0.0000422794 1/2500 0.0003998162 1/25500 0.0000395221 1/3000 0.0003336397 1/27000 0.0000367647 1/3500 0.0002858456 1/29500 0.0000340074 1/4000 0.0002500000 1/32000 0.0000312500 1/4500 0.0002224265 1/34000 0.0000294118 1/5000 0.0002003676 1/36500...

  • Page 40: Frame Rate Vs. Number Of Recorded Frames And Record Duration

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.1.7. Frame Rate vs. Number of Recorded Frames and Record Duration 2.6GByte １.3GByte Frame Resolusion Rate Frames Time（sec） Frames Time（sec） 512×512 8,192 136.533 4,096 68.267 512×256 16,384 273.067 8,192 136.533 512×128 32,768 546.133 16,384 273.067 512×64 65,536 1,092.267 32,768 546.133...
  • Page 41 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.6GByte １.3GByte Frame Resolusion Rate Frames Time（sec） Frames Time（sec） 512×512 8,192 32.768 4,096 16.384 512×256 16,384 65.536 8,192 32.768 512×128 32,768 131.072 16,384 65.536 512×64 65,536 262.144 32,768 131.072 512×32 131,072 524.288 65,536 262.144 256×512 16,384 65.536 8,192 32.768 256×256...
  • Page 42 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.6GByte １.3GByte Frame Resolusion Rate Frames Time（sec） Frames Time（sec） 512×512 8,192 8.192 4,096 4.096 512×256 16,384 16.384 8,192 8.192 512×128 32,768 32.768 16,384 16.384 512×64 65,536 65.536 32,768 32.768 512×32 131,072 131.072 65,536 65.536 256×512 16,384 16.384 8,192 8.192 256×256...
  • Page 43 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.6GByte １.3GByte Frame Resolusion Rate Frames Time（sec） Frames Time（sec） 512×512 － － － － 512×256 16,384 4.096 8,192 2.048 512×128 32,768 8.192 16,384 4.096 512×64 65,536 16.384 32,768 8.192 512×32 131,072 32.768 65,536 16.384 256×512 － － －...
  • Page 44 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.6GByte １.3GByte Frame Resolusion Rate Frames Time（sec） Frames Time（sec） 512×512 － － － － 512×256 － － － － 512×128 － － － － 512×64 65,536 4.096 32,768 2.048 512×32 131,072 8.192 65,536 4.096 256×512 － － －...

  • Page 45: Dimensions

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.2. Dimensions 2.2.1. Camera Head (Millimeters) 64.2 ＭＯＤＥＬ ＳＥＲＩＡＬ ＮＯ． - 37 -...

  • Page 46: Grabber Board (Millimeters)

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.2.2. Grabber Board (Millimeters) Board Guide Dimensions of Grabber Board Only Slide to adjust( up to 12mm) 346.82 335.02 ⇔ Grabber Board Fitted with Board Guide - 38 -...

  • Page 47: Timing Of Recording Operations

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.3. Timing of Recording Operations This section describes the temporal relationship between recording, exposure, sync signals and delayed caused in cables. Refer to these charts when it is necessary to know the exact timing of such components mentioned above. 2.3.1 Timing Charts for Recording Operations Timing Chart for START and RANDOM Recording Modes The below chart shows the temporal relationship between signals related to recording operation in...
  • Page 48 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 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-512PCI Hardware Manual 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. Note: A shorter exposure period is set by the shuttering function, in addition to the Expose pos signal being reset at the incoming trigger.
  • Page 50 FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 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. The above timing chart is for an End-Trigger operation.

  • Page 51: Sync Timing In Multi-Camera Operations

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 2.3.2. Sync Timing in Multi-Camera Operations In multiple-camera operation of FASTCAM-512PCI 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 52: Recording Interval In Random Center And Random Manual Trigger Modes

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Delay of V Sync Signal 5～８nsec Slave Board SYNC IN Slave Board SYNC OUT (In slave boards, the Vsync signal is a “through-out” output.) Delay of TTL Trigger Signal Approx 1.7μsec Slave Board T-TTL IN Slave Board TRI OUT These delays may cause an offset of one frame between cameras in multiple-camera operation depending on a certain timing of trigger entry.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 Contacting Photron

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Contacting Photron 3.1. Contact Information - 45 -...

  • Page 54: Contact Information

    FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual 3.1 Contact Information For inquires related to PFV, contact Photron at the contact information listed below. Additionally, the following items will be verified when inquiring, so please prepare them in advance. Items Verified Concrete Example Company, school or organization name,...
  • Page 55 Publication Date April, 2018 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED 21F, Jimbocho Mitsui Bldg., 1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0051 © 201 0.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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