Page 1 USER’S MANUAL MODEL 1012 MODEL 1000-E KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer MOTION ANALYSIS SYSTEMS...
Page 3 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Page 4 NOTES...
Page 5: Warranty
ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURED BY EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY TO FUNCTION PROPERLY FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT. Kodak agrees to perform the following equipment warranty services in the United States. 1. Repair service: Repairs will be made at no charge.
Page 6: Precautions
Processor in a space that does not have proper ventilation. Temperature The KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer is designed to operate satisfactorily in an environ- ment where the ambient temperature is be- tween 0 and 45 degrees Centigrade (32 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit), and there is no water condensation present.
Page 7 PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS WARNING The protective ground connection is essential for safe operation of the equipment. Avoid electrical shock by plugging the power cord into a properly wired receptacle. A loss of the protective ground, for any reason, could result in electrical shock. Use the proper power cord and insure that it is in good con- dition.
Page 8 PRECAUTIONS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION STATEMENTS WARNING: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor- dance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A”...
Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer is designed to be a valuable addition to the engineer’s or scientist’s problem solving instrumentation kit. The menu driven keypad, interactive displays and helpful image capturing techniques make evaluating your most difficult motion related problems simple.
Page 10: How To Use This Manual
CHAPTER 4. GETTING STARTED. Explains how to connect and operate the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer. The step by step instructions in Chapter 4 will assist you in setting up and connecting the system compo- nents, and recording and playing back an experiment.
Page 11 If you require more technical information not included in this manual regarding the care, technical service and operation of the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer or its components, please contact a field service representative in San Diego by calling: Outside California...
Page 12: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE KODAK EKTAPRO EM MOTION ANALYZER USERS MANUAL WARRANTY ............. 1.1 PRECAUTIONS ............1.2 INTRODUCTION ............. 1.5 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ........1.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........1.8 CHAPTER 2. CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS VISUAL INTRODUCTION .........
Page 13: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5. KEYPAD OPERATION LIVE MENU INTRODUCTION ......... 5.1 RECORD MODE ......... 5.2 TRIGGER ............ 5.4 REC RATE ........... 5.5 EXP ............5.6 SPLIT ............5.7 IMG ............5.10 IMG B SIZE ..........5.11 IMG B POS ..........5.12 CONFIGURATION MENU INTRODUCTION .........
Page 14 CARE OF IMAGER LENSES ........7.1 CARE OF AIR FILTER ..........7.2 YOUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ....7.4 CHAPTER 8. ACCESSORIES AND SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES - KODAK EKTAPRO HIGH GAIN IMAGER ........8.1 IMAGER REMOTE RECORD/STOP ......8.2 SPECIFICATIONS ............. 8.4...
Page 15: Chapter 2. Controls And Connectors
CHAPTER 2. CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS VISUAL INTRODUCTION KODAK EKTAPRO IMAGER KODAK EKTAPRO EM PROCESSOR VIDEO DISPLAY...
Page 16 NOTES...
Page 17: Visual Introduction
VISUAL INTRODUCTION KODAK EKTAPRO EM Processor KEYPAD TRIG A: 50 RATE A: 1/50 SPLIT A/ 1 IMG B SIZE IMG B LIVE REC TIME MENU 24.5 SEC READY LIVE RECORD STOP PLAY KODAK EKTAPRO Imager...
Page 18: Kodak Ektapro Imager
Imager Remote Rec / Stop Video Output Connector MONITOR Gain KODAK EKTAPRO 1000 Imager EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Motion Analysis Systems Division San Diego, CA 92121 Made in U.S.A. Switch Used Not Used HEADSET To be used only with the KODAK EKTAPRO 1000 Processor Serial No.
Page 19 The HIGH GAIN position sets the imager video amplifiers to produce approximately one f-stop more sensitivity as compared to the NORMAL position. Please see {KODAK EKTAPRO High Gain Imager in Chapter 8 on page 8.1} for details on using the Gain Switch.
Page 20 KODAK EKTAPRO Imager RECORDING INDICATOR This red LED illuminates any time the motion analyzer is record- ing images. RECORD This push-button on the back of the Imager acts just like the RECORD key on the keypad. Press the READY key on the keypad and then this RECORD push-button to start a recording.
Page 21 KODAK EKTAPRO Imager LENS The lens focuses the light from the scene being studied on to the sensor. HANDLE Provided as a convenient way to carry the Imager from one place to another. RECORDING INDICATOR This red LED illuminates any time the motion analyzer is record- ing images.
Page 22: Kodak Ektapro Em Processor
KODAK EKTAPRO EM Processor FRONT PANEL Keypad TRIG A: 50 RATE A: 1/50 SPLIT A/ 1 IMG B SIZE AC Power IMG B LIVE Indicator REC TIME MENU 24.5 SEC READY LIVE RECORD STOP KEYPAD PLAY KEYPAD The keypad has several control keys and a large liquid crystal display (LCD).
Page 23: Rear Panel
KODAK EKTAPRO EM Processor REAR PANEL Video Out 1 & 2 Processor Modification Strobe Out A - B Sticker Frame Mark Out TRIG In ROC In EXT SYNC In IEEE 488 IEEE 488 INVERT TRIGGER IN VIDEO OUT INVERT ROC IN...
Page 24 Provides a positive going ten volt pulse synchronized with the picture rate of Imager A. This signal provides a trigger for a KODAK EKTAPRO Intensified Imager or a strobe light. STROBE OUT B Provides a positive going ten volt pulse synchronized with the picture rate of Imager B.
Page 25 KODAK EKTAPRO EM PROCESSOR GROUND Thumb screw ground connection provided as a convenience to the user. The connection could be used to insure that external devices, a trigger source for example, connected to the Processor are at the same ground potential.
Page 26 KODAK EKTAPRO EM PROCESSOR TRIGGER IN BNC type connector that receives a TRIGGER input from the user. This signal is connected to TTL logic circuitry where a “low” is a voltage anywhere between -30.0 and +0.6 volts. The TTL circuitry will read a voltage between +2.6 and 30.0 volts as a “high.”...
Page 27: Video Display
VIDEO DISPLAY Gray Indicates Image Display Area Time Date TRIG TIME 12:19:06 DATE 05/21/91 Indicator TRIG Reticle Indicator SYNC Readout SYNC Indicator 050.0 Pixel ID Number Depth Record Rate Reference Exposure Mark Imager Reticle Indicator ET - 000001.6800 FRAME -84 PLAY Frame Playback...
Page 28 VIDEO DISPLAY 4. TRIGGER INDICATOR The word TRIG appears when the RECORD TRIGGER mode is selected. A white box to the right of the word TRIG shows that the Processor is receiving a trigger input signal. 5. RECORD ON COMMAND INDICATOR The word ROC or BROC appears when a RECORD ON COM- MAND feature is selected.
Page 29 VIDEO DISPLAY 9. EXP EXP (exposure) is the amount of time that the sensor integrates light for each picture. Read an EXP value of 1000 to mean 1/1000 of a second. There will be two numbers displayed when both imagers are active.
Page 30 VIDEO DISPLAY Playback Playback Speed Elapsed Direction Time FRAME +70 ET +0001.400 PLAY/STOP 30 Status Message STATUS WINDOW MESSAGES LIVE The Processor is displaying imager pictures but it is not recording the imager pictures into the Processor memory. LIVE/STOP A STOP key was pressed while the Processor was in LIVE.
Page 31 VIDEO DISPLAY 13. FRAME NUMBER During playback, FRAME NUMBER displays the number of the picture on the monitor. Each frame in a recording has a unique number that can be positive, negative or zero. 14. PIXEL DEPTH READOUT The number displayed in this field represents the number of levels of gray that are being used to represent the light falling on each pixel.
Page 33: Chapter 3. Keypad Basics
CHAPTER 3. KEYPAD BASICS KEYPAD CONTROLS SOFTKEYS DEDICATED KEYS...
Page 34 NOTES...
Page 35: Keypad Controls
INTRODUCTION The keypad has a large Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and several control keys that allow the user to manage all of the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer functions. The display gives the user information about system status and the function of each key.
Page 36: Softkeys
SOFTKEYS HOW TO WORK WITH THE SOFTKEYS Pressing a softkey highlights the softkey window to its left. A dark background with light letters in a softkey window indicates that the function is active. Use the arrow keys to change the parameters shown in the active softkey window.
Page 37 SOFTKEYS WORKING WITH THE MENU PAGES There are twenty four functions that are controlled by the softkeys. Since there are only eight softkeys, the functions have been divided into three menu pages. The first or LIVE menu page contains functions always used to prepare the Motion Analyzer for a recording session.
Page 38: Dedicated Keys
DEDICATED Message KEYS Field 1. LIVE LIVE Places the system in the LIVE REC TIME MENU 24.5 SEC mode with frames being taken at the rate and exposure that is READY LIVE RECORD selected. The LIVE mode does Arrow Keys STOP not record pictures in the Processor memory.
Page 39 DEDICATED KEYS USING THE ARROW KEYS TO CONTROL PLAYBACK SPEED AND DIRECTION The first time PLAY is selected after a recording the Processor automatically selects play forward at a frame rate of 30 or 50 fps depending on the video scan rate standards used in your coun- try.
Page 40 DEDICATED KEYS Increase Pressing the up arrow Pressing the right arrow selects the next key on the keypad higher playback selects play forward. speed. Reverse Forward Pressing the left Pressing the down arrow on the keypad arrow selects the next selects play reverse.
Page 41 DEDICATED KEYS DEFAULT PLAYBACK RATES The video output of the Processor is configured at the factory for 525 lines / 60 hertz or 625 lines / 50 hertz video scan rates. The 525 lines / 60 hertz configuration is used in Canada, Japan, the United States and other countries.
Page 42 DEDICATED KEYS SCAN RATES You will notice at some point that the message field on the keypad will toggle from PLAYING to SCANNING as the playback speed is increased. The status field on the monitor will also switch from PLAY to SCAN at the higher playback rates. This change in nomenclature is to let the operator know that a significant change in the video information being viewed or downloaded has taken place.
Page 43: Chapter 4. Getting Started
CHAPTER 4. GETTING STARTED CONNECTING THE SYSTEM POWER ON MAKE YOUR FIRST RECORDING SUMMARY...
Page 44 NOTES...
Page 45: Connecting The System
THE SYSTEM The following is a short step-by-step procedure that will teach you how to connect the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer components and then use them to make a recording. Please follow this sequence exactly and do not turn power on until instructed to do so.
Page 46 CONNECTING THE SYSTEM Video Monitor Processor IEEE 488 INVERT TRIGGER IN VIDEO OUT INVERT ROC IN STROBE OUT IMAGER A IMAGER B Keypad INVERT EXT SYNC IN FRAME MRK OUT KEYPAD DATA LINK COMM 1 VCR REMOTE GROUND TRIG A: 50 RATE A: 1/50 SPLIT...
Page 47 We will connect the Imager after setting the monitor contrast and brightness controls. Power on the monitor and the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Processor. When the Processor is powered on without an Imager the video displayed on the monitor should look like this.
Page 48 CONNECTING THE SYSTEM 3. CONNECTING THE KODAK EKTAPRO Imager CAUTION The processor power must be off before connecting or disconnecting the Imager. Mate one end of the imager cable to the connector on the bottom plate of the Imager. Mate the other end of the imager cable to the IMAGER A connector on the rear panel of the Processor.
Page 49: Power On
POWER ON KEYPAD While the Processor performs its power on self test the keypad message field will display “System Initialization in Progress.” After initialization is complete the keypad display should have each value set as in the example below. TRIG A : 50 RATE A : 1/50...
Page 50: Make Your First Recording
MAKE YOUR FIRST RECORDING SETTING UP THE PICTURE If you are working in an area with normal office lighting and you have removed the imager lens cap, there should be a picture on the video monitor. Point the Imager at something interesting and adjust the lens aperture and focus rings to obtain an acceptable picture on the video monitor.
Page 51 MAKE YOUR FIRST RECORDING To start recording press the RECORD key on either the keypad or the back of the Imager. The keypad message field and the video monitor status will display RECORDING. The recording will automatically stop at the End Of Memory (EOM).
Page 52: Summary
SUMMARY PROCEDURE FOR A TYPICAL RECORDING SESSION 1. Connect the system components together and power on. 2. In LIVE select the record parameters. a.) Record mode b.) Record rate c.) Exposure d.) Imager(s) 3. Adjust the lens setting and the lighting to best capture your event.
Page 53 CHAPTER 5. USING THE KEYPAD LIVE MENU CONFIGURATION MENU PLAYBACK MENU...
Page 54 NOTES...
Page 55: Live Menu
INTRODUCTION This chapter explains in detail the effect that each softkey option has on the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer. This chapter has a section for each of the three menu pages of the keypad. In some cases we have gone beyond a simple explanation of key press and its result to explain the benefit of using a particular feature.
Page 56 LIVE MENU LIVE Press the REC softkey and then use the arrow keys to select one of the following three options: The Processor starts recording REC ——>| and stops when the available memory has been filled with pictures. The first frame recorded becomes frame zero. If the STOP key is pressed before the Processor has filled available memory with pictures the last picture or frame recorded becomes frame zero.
Page 57: Trigger
LIVE MENU LIVE The frames recorded before the TRIGGER input signal have negative numbers. The frames recorded after the TRIGGER input signal have positive numbers. The frame recorded when the TRIGGER IN signal is received is frame number zero. If the STOP key is pressed before the trigger input signal is received, the last frame recorded becomes frame zero.
Page 58 LIVE MENU LIVE Press the TRIG softkey and TRIG —l—> then use the arrow keys to set the number of frames to be saved before the trigger signal is received. If the REC TRIG mode is not selected the TRIG softkey window will read NA and the keypad will beep if the TRIG softkey is pressed.
Page 59: Rec Rate
LIVE MENU LIVE Press the REC RATE REC A: softkey and then use the arrow keys to select a record rate. RATE B: The record rate for each Imager is shown in the REC RATE softkey window. The unit of measure is pictures per second (pps). The Processor records at 50, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, and 12000 pictures per second.
Page 60 When the RECORD RATE is changed, the EXPOSURE will also change to a value of 1 divided by the Record Rate. When a strobe light or a KODAK EKTAPRO Intensified Imager is used, the amount of time that the sensor collects light will be controlled by the strobe light duration.
Page 61: Exp
NOTE The KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer, Model 1000-E does not have the split frame feature installed therefore the SPLIT softkey will beep if you press it. The up and down arrow keys are used to select Imager A or B, a small arrow points to the selected Imager in the softkey window.
Page 62 LIVE MENU LIVE WHY USE SPLITS? Splitting the image area into 2 or more pictures gains additional record time and the option of shorter exposure times. There are two tables below to illustrate the interaction between SPLIT, REC RATE, EXP and available record time. Table 1 shows that for a given record rate the record time gets longer as the number of SPLITS is increased.
Page 63 LIVE MENU LIVE Some combinations of REC RATE and SPLIT are not implemented because of the odd divisions required. Cells in Table 1 and Table 2 are left blank when a specific combination of SPLIT and REC RATE are not implemented. SPLIT/PPS 50 125 250 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 6000 12000 1/50...
Page 64: Img
LIVE MENU LIVE Press the IMG softkey and then use the arrow keys to select one of the following three options: Selects pictures from Imager A for display and recording. Selects pictures from Imager B for display and recording. The picture from Imager B is superimposed over the left half of the picture from Imager A for display and recording.
Page 65: Img Bsize
LIVE MENU LIVE Press the IMG B SIZE softkey and IMG B then use the arrow keys to change the size of the B Imager SIZE picture. The left and right arrow keys move the right side of the B image in the direction that the arrow key points.
Page 66: Img Bpos
LIVE MENU LIVE Press the IMG B POS softkey and IMG B then use the arrow keys to change the position of the B Imager picture. The left and right arrow keys move the B image left or right. The up and down arrow keys move the B image up or down.
Page 67: Configuration Menu
CONFIGURATION LIVE Then MENU Press MENU INTRODUCTION Press the MENU key to access this menu from the LIVE menu. Some of the functions on this menu page are used to setup for a recording and the rest are used as required to configure the Motion Analyzer.
Page 68: Roc
CONFIGURATION LIVE Then MENU Press MENU Press the ROC softkey. Then use the left or right arrow keys to select one of the following three options: Record On Command function is off and all record modes operate as previously defined. Record On Command function is LEVEL operating.
Page 69: Ext Sync
CONFIGURATION LIVE Then Press MENU MENU Press the EXT SYNC softkey and then use the arrow keys to select ON or OFF . SYNC The EXT SYNC or external synchronization function permits the EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer to operate asynchronously. This means that the start time of each picture recorded is controlled by a “true”...
Page 70: Pix
CONFIGURATION LIVE Then Press MENU MENU Press the PIX softkey and then use the arrow keys to select the number of grey levels to be recorded. There are seven different selections of grey scale resolution available: 256, 128, 64, 32, 16, 8 and 4 The power on default for PIX is 256.
Page 71: Border
CONFIGURATION LIVE Then Press MENU MENU Press the ID softkey and then use the arrow keys to change the ID number. The identification number, ID, is a two digit number stored along with the pictures each time a recording is made. The ID number is displayed in the DATA-FRAME Border.
Page 72: Img Cable
CONFIGURATION LIVE Then Press MENU MENU Press the IMG CABLE softkey and 100' then use the arrow keys to select the imager cable length. CABLE Choose the value shown in the IMG CABLE softkey window that is closest to the imager cable length you have connected be- tween the Processor and the Imager.
Page 73: Time Date
CONFIGURATION LIVE Then Press MENU MENU To set the time of day press the 17 : 21 : 35 TIME DATE softkey. 12 / 25 / 90 This will change the TIME DATE softkey window from SET to a two row display with the time in the first row and the date in the second row.
Page 74: Lock
LIVE CONFIGURATION Then Press MENU MENU Press the LOCK softkey and LOCK then use the arrow keys to select ON or OFF . When LOCK is on, all keys are disabled except for the arrow keys. When LOCK is off, all keys on the keypad are returned to their normal function.
Page 75: Playback Menu
PLAYBACK PLAY MENU INTRODUCTION Press the PLAY key to access this menu. All of the functions on this menu page are used to playback and analyze a recording. This menu will automatically be presented when the Motion Analyzer stops recording. Live Configuration Playback...
Page 76: Ret
PLAYBACK MENU PLAY Press the RET softkey and then use the arrow keys to select one of the following three options: The reticle, and reticle parame- ters are not displayed on the monitor. A white reticle is turned on. The X, Y and D fields are turned on and displayed in the left DATA-FRAME Border just below the TIME field.
Page 77: Ret Pos
PLAYBACK MENU PLAY Press the RET POS softkey and X:=105 then use the arrow keys to move POS Y :=162 the Reticle Position. The RET POS softkey window and the DATA-FRAME Border display the current X and Y coordinates relative to the reference mark.
Page 78: Ref Mark
PLAYBACK MENU PLAY Press the REF MARK softkey and X: 251 then press any arrow key once to MARK Y : 109 jump the Reference Mark to the current position of the reticle. The Reference Mark is a powerful tool for analyzing the captured image data.
Page 79 PLAYBACK MENU PLAY HOW TO DO TIME AND DISTANCE CALCULATIONS Establish the number of pixels per unit of distance in the plane of the motion to be analyzed using the following procedure: Place a scale in the picture next to the subject to be analyzed. Place a Reference Mark at one end of the scale and position the reticle at the other end.
Page 80: Go To
PLAYBACK MENU PLAY Press the GO TO softkey and GO TO then press any arrow key once to toggle between REF and LAST. The GO TO softkey only works if you are in PLAY or PLAY/STOP. GO TO REF will jump the video display to the frame containing the Reference Mark.
Page 81: Gamma
PLAYBACK MENU PLAY Press the GAMMA softkey and GAMMA then use the arrow keys to change the gamma correction factor. The GAMMA correction is normally set to a value of 0.9 but has a range from 0.1 to 1.0. GAMMA correction is used to electrically correct a video monitor’s gray scale rendition.
Page 82: Play Frmt
FRMT MULT. NOTE The KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer, Model 1000-E does not have the split frame feature installed therefore the PLAY FRMT softkey will beep if you press it. The PLAY FRMT or Play Format softkey is only active when playing back pictures that were recorded with a SPLIT other than 1.
Page 83: Vcr Mode
PLAYBACK MENU PLAY Press the VCR MODE softkey and then use the arrow keys to select one of the three modes listed below: The output video is not interlaced and the remote MODE VCR controller is off. The output video is interlaced and the remote VCR controller is off.
Page 84 PLAYBACK MENU PLAY HOW TO USE VCR AUTO MODE The VCR AUTO mode is used to monitor an application without needing the undivided attention of an operator. Set up for AUTO operation using the following guideline: Connect the Processor video output to the VCR video input. Connect the infrared control link to the processor rear panel and attach the other end to the VCR remote control window.
Page 85: Vcr Copy
PLAYBACK MENU PLAY When you start the VCR AUTO mode the Motion Analyzer will go through the following steps: 1. The Processor will make a recording. 2. Stop when the recording is complete. 3. Place the VCR in record. 4. Playback the pictures captured in memory as the VCR records them.
Page 86: List Of Vcrs That Can Be Controlled Using The Infrared Control Link
PLAYBACK PLAY MENU DOWN LOADING TO A VCR LIST OF VCRs THAT CAN BE CONTROLLED USING THE INFRARED CONTROL LINK MANUFACTURER MODEL COUNTRY Panasonic FS100 Europe Victor HR-S8800 Japan Panasonic FS700 Japan Toshiba Japan Panasonic PV-S4301 U.S.A The VCRs listed above can be controlled by the Processor using the VCR AUTO or the VCR COPY modes of operation.
Page 87: Chapter 6. Recording Strategies
CHAPTER 6. RECORDING STRATEGIES INTRODUCTION HOW THE PROCESSOR STORES IMAGES CHOOSING A RECORD MODE TRIGGERED RECORDING RECORD ON COMMAND EXT SYNC...
Page 88 NOTES...
Page 89: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The first section of this chapter is devoted to a brief description of how the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer moves images in and out of memory. We feel this will assist you to decide which record mode is best suited to a particular application.
Page 90: How The Processor Stores Images
STORES IMAGES An analogy for the recording and playback process would be a Kodak Carousel slide projector and a Kodak Carousel slide tray. Think of the Processor as a Carousel slide projector and the Random Access Memory (RAM) as the Carousel slide tray. For our...
Page 91 HOW THE PROCESSOR STORES IMAGES A slide tray is usually loaded with slides starting at location number one and continuing on around the tray in sequence until the last location is loaded. When the slide tray is full, a slide must be removed before another slide can be put in.
Page 92: Record
HOW THE PROCESSOR STORES IMAGES RECORD The RECORD mode treats the memory as if it were a fixed length and did not have the capability of recording over old images. The recording stops after the last memory frame is loaded with a video image.
Page 93: Record Stop
HOW THE PROCESSOR STORES IMAGES RECORD STOP The Processor treats memory as a circular buffer when using the RECORD STOP mode. Pictures are stored in sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture in memory until you press the STOP key. This approach to recording gives you an infinite amount of record time while you wait for something to happen.
Page 94 HOW THE PROCESSOR STORES IMAGES You use the RECORD STOP mode when you wish to end a recording session manually. This mode is used when the experi- ment has an observable end and you are interested in the action immediately before the recording was stopped. Remember to allow for about a 100 millisecond delay from the time you see the event end until your finger presses the STOP key.
Page 95: Record Trigger
HOW THE PROCESSOR STORES IMAGES RECORD TRIGGER The Processor also treats memory as a circular buffer when using the RECORD TRIGGER mode. Pictures are stored in sequence with the current picture replacing the oldest picture in memory so that you always have the 1637 most recent frames. The trigger input signal causes the Processor to mark the next frame as frame zero.
Page 96: Choosing Arecord Mode
CHOOSING A RECORD MODE Is there an Find a way to Is the event external trigger create a trigger controlled or that relates to signal using light, predictable? the event. sound or motion. Does the event have images Consider using before it that need the REC mode.
Page 97: Triggered Recording
TRIGGERED RECORDING A solid state video recorder has unique capabilities that require a different mind-set from people that are users of traditional forms of motion analysis. The EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer does not use a recording media such as magnetic tape or photographic film that runs out after a few seconds of operation.
Page 98 TRIGGERED RECORDING If the event you wish to study makes a flash of light, makes a loud noise or closes a switch, there is hardware readily available to convert these physical events into electrical signals. There are also sensors available that will generate a suitable trigger signal each time an object moves past the sensor.
Page 99 TRIGGERED RECORDING OPTICAL Suppose you want to record part of an assembly line when a machine jams. The machine has a fault light that comes on whenever the machine jams. Use a photo-transistor detection circuit to "see" when the fault light comes on.
Page 100: Record On Command
RECORD ON COMMAND WHY ROC? The Record On Command feature is a means of extending record time on those applications where you wish to capture a number of iterations of a repeating motion. Let's imagine a piston traveling up and down. You are specifically interested in what is happening when the piston reaches the top of its stroke.
Page 101: How To Use Roc
RECORD ON COMMAND HOW TO USE ROC The Record On Command, (ROC), feature permits the user to control when frames are recorded. The record command signal from the user is input through the ROC IN connector on the rear of the Processor. The signal supplied must be TTL compatible. Don’t worry about the polarity of the signal as the Processor has a means of changing the polarity if needed.
Page 102: Details Of Roc Use
RECORD ON COMMAND DETAILS OF ROC USE After the record command from the user goes “true” the Proces- sor waits until the start of the next frame to start storing pictures in memory. This means that it is possible to have a time delay of as long as 1 / REC RATE from the time the user toggles the record command until the storage of the first picture.
Page 103: Why Ext Sync
EXT SYNC WHY EXT SYNC (EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION)? When the Motion Analyzer is operating in ROC mode the Imager is driven at the record rate and exposure selected with the Keypad. The recording does not start until the Imager begins the next frame.
Page 104: How To Use Ext Sync
EXT SYNC HOW TO USE EXT SYNC The External Synchronization, (EXT SYNC), feature permits the user to control the start time of every frame recorded. The external synchronizing signal from the user is input through the EXT SYNC IN connector on the rear of the Processor. The signal supplied must be TTL compatible.
Page 105: Chapter 7. Routine Care
CHAPTER 7. ROUTINE CARE CARE OF IMAGER LENSES CARE OF AIR FILTER YOUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM...
Page 106 NOTES...
Page 107: Care Of Imager Lenses
CARE OF IMAGER LENSES Modern lenses are coated with substances to reduce chromatic aberration, unwanted reflection and other conditions which tend to alter or distort images. The surfaces of lenses must be treated with care to protect this fragile coating. Keep the ends of the lenses capped when not in use.
Page 108: Care Of Air Filter
CARE OF AIR FILTER The air filter is in the front of the Processor under the front bezel. The filter should be cleaned periodically to insure adequate cooling air for the electronics and power supply. REMOVING THE AIR FILTER The air filter screen is held in place with two captive thumb screws.
Page 109 CARE OF AIR FILTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER Clean the filter by washing in soap and water and let dry com- pletely before reinstalling. If the Processor is used in a clean environment, clean the filter after every 200 hours of operation or if it appears to be soiled.
Page 110: Your Customer Support Program
YOUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM CUSTOM INSTALLATION AND TRAINING Installation, on site checkout and operator training are valuable options for your new motion analysis system. Our Custom Installation Package provides you with an operator training seminar and a hands-on laboratory session. This lets your key operators learn the system in a familiar environment.
Page 111 YOUR CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM APPLICATION TRAINING Your Motion Analysis System is an extremely versatile tool. Application training enables your operators to use the full potential of your Motion Analyzer. Our training program offers three days of operation, applications and operator maintenance instruction. Classes can be scheduled in San Diego or in your plant.
Page 113: Chapter 8. Accessories And Specifications
CHAPTER 8. ACCESSORIES AND SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 114 NOTES...
Page 115: High Gain Imager
ACCESSORIES KODAK EKTAPRO High Gain Imager This Imager will provide approximately 1 f-stop more sensitivity in the HIGH GAIN mode as compared to the NORMAL mode. The selection switch for HIGH GAIN or NORMAL gain is located on the bottom of the Imager rear cover.
Page 116: Imager Remote Record/Stop
ACCESSORIES IMAGER REMOTE RECORD/STOP The RECORD/STOP connector on the bottom of the Imager allows you to start and/or stop a recording remotely. A mating connector is supplied with the Imager or a replacement can be ordered using our Part Number 03100075-301. The solder side of the mating connector is shown below.
Page 117 ACCESSORIES IMAGER REMOTE RECORD/STOP (cont.) Assembling the RECORD/STOP connector. Coupling Ring Carrier Sleeve Sleeve Pinch Ring Rubber Bushing Insert Carrier Sleeve Using the RECORD/STOP connector: Setup the Processor and Imager for a recording session. Press the READY key to arm the Processor for a recording. When you are ready to start a recording, connect the RECORD pin to the GROUND pin and the Processor will start the recording.
Page 118: Specifications
Can be played back with a single image per frame or multiple images per frame. Exposure 1/50 to 1/12000 of a second depend ing upon image split and record rate. Will also support KODAK EKTAPRO Intensified Imager with exposure rates as fast as 10 microseconds.
Page 119 SPECIFICATIONS Frame Storage From 400 to 4,800 full frame images. Up to approximately 58,000 split frame images. Playback Rates NTSC: 0, 1, 2, 3, 3.8, 5, 6, 7.5, 10, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 240, 480, 960 fps plus single step, freeze frame forward or reverse.
Page 120 SPECIFICATIONS KODAK EKTAPRO Imager Control Keys Live, Record & Stop. I/0 Jacks Video & Remote Record/Stop. Sensor 192x239 pixel NMOS array. Spectral Response 400 to 1000 nanometers. Gray Scale 256 levels of grey. Lens Mount C-Mount. Tripod Mount 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 with standard ANSI hole pattern.
Page 122 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Motion Analysis Systems Division 11633 Sorrento Valley Rd. San Diego, California 92121-1097 619-535-2908 KODAK, EKTAPRO and CAROUSEL are trademarks. Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright Eastman Kodak Company, 1995 PN91000022-001 REV. C...

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