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Photron FASTCAM Mini GigabitEthernet Interface Connection Manual

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  • Page 2 This manual was created taking every possible measure to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, if you find a section which is unclear, a mistake, or an omission, please contact PHOTRON LIMITED using the contact information provided at the end of the manual. PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for the results of using the product or from following the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 3 Introduction Thank you for your purchasing a Photron high-speed camera system. This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for connecting the high-speed camera system to a PC. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. If any content remains unclear after reading this manual, please contact us using the contact information listed at the end of this document.
  • Page 4 5. Starting and Connecting Camera System Directions for connecting the high-speed camera with a PC 6. Setting up PFV Directions for Photron FASTCAM Viewer settings. 7. Setting “Jumbo Frame” Directions for the network adaptor Jumbo Frame setting. 8. Connecting the FASTCAM SA-X2/SA-Z to the PC This section explains the settings required to connect the FASTCAM SA-X2/SA-Z.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7.1. “Jumbo Frame” Settings in the OS ................26 7.2. “Jumbo Frame” Settings in the PFV ................. 27 8. Connecting the FASTCAM SA-X2/SA-Z to the PC ............28 9. Troubleshooting ....................... 30 10. FAQ ..........................41 11. Contacting Photron ......................44...

  • Page 7: Important Notice

    1. Important Notice This document explains a brief procedure to control FASTCAM Series Gigabit Ethernet interface models with control software “Photron FASTCAM Viewer 3” (referred to below as PFV). The procedure may vary depending on the environment of the PC you are using, especially its OS and network adapter device.
  • Page 8 1. Important Notice systems, connecting cameras to an existent network, applying the use of USB adapter, ask us for help. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 9 2. Confirming Camera System IP Address 2. Confirming Camera System IP Address Confirm the IP address of the camera system by looking at the IP address label placed on the camera (or processor) body. Do not use this address for the settings on the PC. If this address is used on the PC, then the camera and PC addresses will conflict with each other, which may cause such issues as the PC not recognizing the camera or live video not being displayed.

  • Page 10: Confirming Camera System Ip Address

    2. Confirming Camera System IP Address • When the IP address of the high-speed camera is changed and you don’t know it, a remote control or a video monitor is necessary to recover the address. In this case, please contact our technical support staff.

  • Page 12: Features Of The Network Setting App

    3. Features of the Network Setting App 3. Features of the Network Setting App A message is displayed if the camera cannot be detected when the PFV launches. Note: Check [Do not show this again] to skip the display of this message the next time it cannot communicate with the camera.
  • Page 13 3. Features of the Network Setting App Clicking [Yes] requires Administrator privileges to execute, so the following message is displayed. (The message is not displayed if the User Account Control is turned off.) The following screen appears to enter each setting. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 14 3. Features of the Network Setting App i [Select LAN Port] Select the adapter which is currently connected to the camera. Only the number of adapters connected to the PC is displayed. Be careful not to select an adapter that is not connected to the camera. Press [Refresh] to update to the current settings.
  • Page 15 3. Features of the Network Setting App The app can also be launched by starting the PFV and then selecting [Network Setting app] under [Configuration] in the [Option] menu. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...

  • Page 16: Network Settings On The Pc (Manual)

    4. Setting PC 4. Network Settings on the PC (Manual) 4.1. Setting with Windows 7 From the [Start] menu, click the [Control Panel], then click [View network status and tasks]. Under Tasks located on the left-hand side of the window, click [Change adapter settings].
  • Page 17 4. Setting PC Right click the [Local Area Connection] icon (when multiple Local Area Connections exist, use the one with Gigabit Ethernet interface), and select [Properties] in the popup menu, then [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog will be displayed.” Select the [Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4)] in the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog, then click the [Properties] button.
  • Page 18 4. Setting PC From the [General] tab, verify that [Use the following IP address] is selected. And set the [IP address] and [Subnet mask] as follows respectively 1. IP address： 192 . 168 . 000 . 001 2. Subnet mask： 255 .
  • Page 19 4. Setting PC Click [OK], and then go back to the [View network status and tasks]. Select [Windows Firewall] this time. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 20 4. Setting PC vii Then, select [Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall]. viii Then, click [Change settings] button and [Allow another program...] button. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 21 4. Setting PC In the [Add a Program] dialog, select PFV and click [Add] button. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 22 4. Setting PC Click the [OK] button to close the [Windows Firewall]. • The setting is necessary when the PFV version is updated. • It also does work when “Disable (Not recommended)” is selected. As the firewall is entirely disabled in this case, it is not recommended. •...

  • Page 23: Setting With Windows Vista

    4. Setting PC 4.2. Setting with Windows Vista From the [Start] menu, click the [Control Panel], then click [View network status and tasks]. Under Tasks located on the left-hand side of the window, click [Manage network connections]. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 24 4. Setting PC Right click the [Local Area Connection] icon (when multiple Local Area Connections exist, use the one with Gigabit Ethernet interface), and select [properties] in the popup menu, then [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog will be displayed. Select the [Internet Protocol Version4 (TCP/IPv4)] in the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog, then click the [Properties] button.
  • Page 25 4. Setting PC From the [General] tab, verify that [Use the following IP address] is selected. And set the [IP address] and [Subnet mask] as follows respectively 1. IP address： 192 . 168 . 000 . 001 2. Subnet mask： 255 .
  • Page 26 4. Setting PC vii Then, select [Turn Windows Firewall on or off]. viii In the [Windows Firewall Setting] dialog, select the [On (recommended)] radio button. Note that [Block all incoming connections] is unchecked. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 27 4. Setting PC xiv In the [Exceptions] tab, add PFV as an exception program. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 28 4. Setting PC • The setting is necessary when the PFV version is updated. • It also does work when “Disable (Not recommended)” is selected. As the firewall is entirely disabled in this case, it is not recommended. • If the PC has other security software firewalls, you may have to make the PFV exception for each firewall.

  • Page 29: Starting And Connecting Camera System

    5. Starting and Connecting Camera System 5. Starting and Connecting Camera System Connect between the camera system and PC with the provided LAN cable. Power the camera on. Make sure that the [Link] LED on the camera system and that on the PC (Ethernet) are on.
  • Page 30 5. Starting and Connecting Camera System Checking the FASTCAM MC2.1 GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 31 5. Starting and Connecting Camera System Checking the FASTCAM Mini UX50/100 GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...

  • Page 32: Setting Up Pfv

    6. Setting up PFV 6. Setting up PFV Start up the PFV. Click [Option] => [Configuration]. Select the [Camera] item on the tree. Then make sure the applicable camera is checked in the [Camera Interface List] and [Device List] fields. iv Click the [Setup] button on [Network Configuration] in the same dialog.
  • Page 33 3 ) Select [Auto] on the item [Packet size]. • Refer to “7.1.3. Confirming and Setting Camera IP Address” in “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the [IP-address] dialog. vi Click the [OK] button and close the [IP-address] dialog.

  • Page 34: Setting "Jumbo Frame

    7. Setting “Jumbo Frame” 7. Setting “Jumbo Frame” 7.1. “Jumbo Frame” Settings in the OS Click [Start] => select [Control Panel] => [Network Connection]. Select [Properties] on right-click menu of [Local Area Connection] (the Gigabit Ethernet interface you are using if there are multiple), then the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog appears.

  • Page 35: Jumbo Frame" Settings In The Pfv

    7. Setting “Jumbo Frame” Click the [Advanced] tab, and set the [Jumbo Frames] (Jumbo Packet, or something similar) item to the maximum allowable value. The image shown below is an example of using a board which supports the setting of “Jumbo Frames”. •...

  • Page 36: Connecting The Fastcam Sa-X2/Sa-Z To The Pc

    8. Connecting the FASTCAM SA-X2 / SA-Z to the PC 8. Connecting the FASTCAM SA-X2/SA-Z to the PC The Photron FASTCAM SA-X2/SA-Z high-speed cameras are equipped with two Gigabit Ethernet interface connectors. They enable simultaneous use of both connectors for high-speed downloads.
  • Page 37 8. Connecting the FASTCAM SA-X2 / SA-Z to the PC Insert two LAN cables into the Gigabit Ethernet interface connectors to connect the camera and the PC. The connectors on the rear of the SA-X are labeled “GIGABIT ETHER1” and “GIGABIT ETHER2”. IP address setting example FASTCAM SA-X2 LAN cable...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting If the live images are not displayed even when the camera and PC are connected with a LAN cable and the PFV is running, then there may be a problem with the connection between the camera and the PC. Please check the following items.
  • Page 39 9. Troubleshooting 2. Click [Change adapter settings] in the upper left of the screen. Right-click the displayed [Local Area Connection] and select [Properties]. Double-click [Internet Protocol Version 4] in the middle of the displayed window to check the IP address. 3.
  • Page 40 9. Troubleshooting iii. Check the Windows Firewall settings. Communication between the camera and the PFV may be blocked by the Windows Firewall. The PFV must be registered to the list of programs that are allowed access by the firewall. Use the following procedure to register the PFV in the list of allowed programs (for Windows 7).
  • Page 41 9. Troubleshooting 3. Select [PFV VerXXX] in the list of programs displayed in the [Add a Program] window and click the [Add] button to register. GigabitEthernet Interface Connected Manual...
  • Page 42 9. Troubleshooting Automatically search for the camera with PFV. The PFV includes a feature to automatically search for the specified IP address. Check the feature settings with the following procedure. 1. Start the PFV and then select [Configuration] from the upper [Option] menu.
  • Page 43 9. Troubleshooting 3. Click the [Setup] button under [Network Configuration] in the [Configuration] window to display the [IP-address] settings window. Confirm that [Auto detection] is checked. The IP address displayed below that item is the IP address used to automatically search for the camera.
  • Page 44 9. Troubleshooting Use a command prompt to check the connection between the camera and the PC. Run a Ping command from the command prompt to check that the connection between the camera and the PC is not being blocked. Use the following procedure to execute the Ping command.
  • Page 45 9. Troubleshooting Check the [User Account Control] settings. Some manufacturer's PCs are unable to properly connect unless the [User Account Control] feature is turned off. Use the following procedure to turn off the [User Account Control] feature. 1. From the [Start] menu, open [Control Panel] -> [User Accounts] and select [Change User Account Control settings].
  • Page 46 9. Troubleshooting vii. Check the packet size. The packet size may be restricted for some reason. The PFV has a feature to change the packet size. Use the following procedure to check the packet size. 1. Start the PFV and then select [Configuration] from the upper [Option] menu.
  • Page 47 Check the following points when using the FASTCAM SA-X2/SA-Z. Please note the following points regarding the LAN connection and the IP address when using the Photron FASTCAM SA-X2/SA-Z high-speed camera. Check the following points in addition to procedures i to viii.
  • Page 48 9. Troubleshooting Check the following points after checking procedures i through ix.  Check that the NIC (LAN board) supports Gigabit Ethernet. Cards that only support 10/100 Base cannot connect. It is possible to route through a Gigabit Ether switching hub, but the communication will be slower. ...

  • Page 49: Faq

    10. FAQ 10. FAQ Q.1. Is a driver required for Gigabit Ethernet interface, as is the case with IEEE1394 and optical interface systems? A.1. No, it is not necessary to install any driver because communication takes place via the TCP/IP Ethernet connection. Q.2.
  • Page 50 10. FAQ Q.3. What is the difference between simply selecting [Auto detection] and selecting [Select IP-address] to register each IP address on [IP-address dialog]? A.3. There may be some difference in the startup time when starting up the PFV application. When [Auto Detection] is selected, the application looks for applicable camera systems by the IP address, which takes a little more time.
  • Page 51 10. FAQ Q.5. How can multiple camera systems be connected to one PC? A.5. Multiple cameras can be connected to one PC by splitting the cables through a hub and assigning a unique IP address to each camera. However, the hub must be 1000BASE-T compatible.

  • Page 52: Contacting Photron

    11. Contacting Photron 11. Contacting Photron For inquires related to this manual, 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 53 Publication Date March 2017 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED 21F, Jimbocho Mitsui Bldg., 1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0051 © 201 7.P H O TR ON LI MI TE D , Al l r ights res er ved . P rin ted in Ja pan.

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