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  • Page 1 FASTCAM Mini CX100 FASTCAM Mini CX Hardware Manual...
  • 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 This chapter explains the system’s specifications. • Chapter 4, Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty. • Chapter 5, Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear.
  • Page 5 Manual Notation The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual. Icon/Symbol Description This symbol indicates supplementary items to be aware of when using the system. This symbol indicates the location of a reference. This symbol indicates content that should always be read. This symbol indicates instructions that should always be followed when using the system, or things to be careful of when using the system.
  • Page 6 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 7 Warning ◼ Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug. Do not damage the cable, modify it, use it near a heater, excessively bend, twist or pull on it, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it. Using the cable when damaged can cause fire, electric shock, or a short circuit.
  • Page 8 Caution ◼ Always unplug the system when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period of time. Leaving or storing the system connected to the power source might cause fire from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge. ◼ Please consult us in advance when you perform an event by which laser light or direct rays fall on the image sensor surface.
  • Page 9 Caution ◼ Attach the handle and High-G mount plate before operating the system as its body will be heated to a high temperature during running the system. ◼ When installing the camera with a tripod, check the tripod load capacity and be careful not to exceed the load bearing capacity.
  • Page 10 “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” mark equipments are intended for sales in Europe. Hereby, PHOTRON LIMITED declares that the radio equipment type FASTCAM Mini CX100 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 11 Cleaning of the Image Sensor Surface Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) events may cause immediate and unrecoverable damage to the image sensor. Read the following instructions and take EXTREME CARE when cleaning the image sensor surface. ◼ ALWAYS take appropriate anti-static precautions when cleaning or working near the Image sensor. ◼...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Setup 1.1. About the System’s Components and Accessories ......... 2 Components ................2 1.1.1. Accessories/Options ..............2 1.1.2. Type ..................3 1.1.3. 1.2. Part Names ..................4 Camera Body ................. 4 1.2.1. Camera Body Part Names ............5 1.2.2.
  • Page 13 Handle ................43 3.2.3. High-G mount plate .............. 43 3.2.4. Sensor Position ..............44 3.2.5. AC Power Supply Unit ............44 3.2.6. Chapter 4 Warranty 4.1. About the Warranty ................ 46 Chapter 5 Contacting Photron 5.1. Contact Information ................ 48...
  • Page 14 A. Appendix A.1. Reference Information ..............50 A.1.1. Relative Spectral Response (monochrome) ......50 A.1.2. Quantum Efficiency (monochrome) ......... 50 A.1.3. Relative Spectral Response (color) .......... 51 A.1.4. Quantum Efficiency (color) ............ 51...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Setup

    Chapter 1 Setup This chapter gives an overview of the components that make up the system. It also explains a list of items that should be checked before using the system.

  • Page 16: About The System's Components And Accessories

    Use only the components and accessories/options specified on the “1.1 About the System’s Components and Accessories” for AC power adapter / AC cable and others. Please contact Photron using the contact information at the back of the manual for the operation / power supply method via Junction-Box.

  • Page 17: Type

    • Being subject to restrictions under Export Trade Control Order, your camera may NOT be used depending on the country where you intend to use. If you are considering using your camera outside Japan, check with Photron first. Contact information is given in “5.1 Contact Information”. FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 18: Part Names

    1.2. Part Names The system is composed of components including the camera body, AC power supply, and the “Photron FASTCAM Viewer” control software (referred to below as PFV). For the camera body and the AC power adapter Do not expose the camera body, AC power adapter and other optional components to shock.

  • Page 19: Camera Body Part Names

    Camera Body Part Names 1.2.2. Front LED C Mount Front Front POWER SW WIRELESS Power Switch Wireless Antenna Reset SW Reset Switch Status Indicator LEDs MULTIPLE I/O (DC 22-36V IN) Multiple I/O connector (Power Supply Connector) GIGABIT ETHER Gigabit Ethernet LAN Cable Connector Back FASTCAM Mini CX100...
  • Page 20 C-Fast Card Slot C-Fast LED DISPLAY Display Port Side FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 21: Status Display Leds On The Camera Body

    Status Display LEDs on the Camera Body 1.2.3. There are a number of LEDs on the system’s camera body. These LEDs indicate the status of the system. The function of each LED is explained here. ⚫ LEDs on the rear Item Color Lighting status...
  • Page 22 ⚫ LEDs on the front Item Color Lighting status Status Synchronization Lighted Camera is in slave mode and receiving synchronization signals. icon Camera is in slave mode and not receiving external synchronization Lighted signals. ー Unlit Synchronization is not set up. Recording is finished.

  • Page 23: Power／Reset Switch

    POWER／RESET switch 1.2.4. The system has POWER and RESET switches on the rear. ⚫ Power up To start camera, press the [POWER] switch once when the camera is not running. ⚫ Shut down To shut down camera, press the [POWER] switch once when the camera is running, and the camera will be turned off after shutdown processing.

  • Page 24: Gigabit Ethernet Connector

    LAN cable, prepare a UTP or STP Cat 5e (enhanced category 5) or higher LAN cable (UTP: Unshielded Twisted Pair, STP: Shielded Twisted Pair). • Photron recommends using an STP cable over long distances or in noisy locations. • When both of Gigabit Ethernet connector on the system and wireless communication are connected, the connection to Gigabit Ethernet connector supersedes the other.

  • Page 25: Wi-Fi Antenna

    Wi-Fi antenna 1.2.6. The system has Wi-Fi antennas to communicate with a PC. In addition to connection with Gigabit Ethernet connector mentioned in the previous section, the system also supports wireless communication by Wi-Fi. Attach the antennas before connecting with wireless communication. Attach the Wi-Fi antennas by holding and rotating near the slot with fingertips.

  • Page 26: Cfast Card Slot

    CFast Card Slot 1.2.7. The system has a slot for CFcard (separately sold, off-the-shelf) that saves data. Use it by inserting an off-the-shelf CFast card. You can save data to CFast card, play back from “PFV” and convert data. • Data in CFast card cannot be accessed from other than PFV. It is impossible to be accessed from Explorer like a usual CFast card.

  • Page 27: Handle

    Handle 1.2.8. A handle is supplied with the system. This handle can be mounted or removed freely. Please attach the handle before operating the system as the body will be heated to a high temperature during running the camera. Fix the handle onto the top side of the body near the front with two hex socket screws using the hex wrench supplied with the body.

  • Page 28: High-G Mount Plate

    High-G Mount Plate 1.2.9. A High-G mount plate is supplied with the system. This mount plate can be mounted or removed freely. Please use it to fix the system under a high G-force environment. Attach it before operating the system also because the body will be heated to a high temperature while the camera is running.

  • Page 29: Multipul I/O Port Connector

    1.2.10. Multipul I/O PORT connector The input/output signal connectors on the system have been bundled into a single connector, the “I/O PORT” connector, and it is possible to connect to and access each type of signal by using the specialized I/O cable. By inputting an external trigger or synchronization signal or power on signal and by outputting exposure timing or synchronization signal, these signals can be used as a part of the system.
  • Page 30 Body side connector’s Cable side connector’s Connector Input side Signal Pin No model name model name Name connector (Manufacturer) (Manufacturer) DC IN LEMO Remote On Sync In Sync Out Reserved Trigger In EZG.2B.314.CLN FGG.2B.314C.CLAD72Z I/O PORT (LEMO) (LEMO) Expose Out Ready Out Reserved Reserved...

  • Page 31: Input / Output Signal Types

    1.3. Input / Output Signal Types With the system, various signals can be input and output through the I/O cable. Signals that can be input and output from the I/O cable are listed below. A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the respective connectors. Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both, the input device and the output device.

  • Page 32: Ready Out Connector

    Ready Out Connector 1.3.5. This connector outputs the signal that indicates the camera is in the recording ready state (Ready state) and readiness for a new shooting. Connector Name (Output Menu Item Signal Type System) Ready POS Open Collector Output, Positive Polarity Ready Out Ready NEG Open Collector Output, Negative Polarity...

  • Page 33: Sync In, Sync Out, Remote On, Trigger, Expose Circuit Diagram

    SYNC IN, SYNC OUT, REMOTE ON, TRIGGER, EXPOSE Circuit Diagram 1.3.9. G N D FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 34: Device Connections

    The minimum connection for using the camera is as follows. PC with PFV installed LAN cable (Gigabit Ethernet) Multipul I/O cable DC Cable AC Power cord AC power adapter • Refer to “Photron FASTCAM Viewer 4 User’s Manual” for software operation. FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 35: Wi-Fi Connection

    Wi-Fi Connection 1.4.2. The following configuration shows the minimum items to use camera via Wi-Fi connection. LAN cable Access Point PC with PFV installed Used in initial setup Multipul I/O cable DC Cable AC Power cord AC power adapter • A camera and a PC are required to be set network settings with wired connection before connecting them via Wi-Fi.
  • Page 36 ◼ Access Point Setup Connect the PC and the Access Point with a LAN cable. Press [Ctrl]+[X] keys and click [Network Connections] from the menu appears. Click the [Network and Sharing Center]. Click the [Ethernet]. FASTCAM Mini CX100...
  • Page 37 Select [Use the following IP address] and set up for wired LAN connection to the Access Point. (e.g. 192.168.1.xxx. The IP address to be set differs according to the router you use) Login to the Access Point and enable 5 GHz band.
  • Page 38 Click the [Network and Sharing Center]. Click the [Ethernet]. Click the [Properties] button. FASTCAM Mini CX100...
  • Page 39 Select the [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], and then click the [Properties] button. Select [Use the following IP address] and set up for wired LAN connection to the CX. (e.g. 192.168.0.xxx. The default LAN port’s IP address of CX is 192.168.0.10) Start PFV.
  • Page 40 Set the CX’s Wi-Fi IP address (The default Wi-Fi port’s IP address of CX is 192.168.1.10). Click the CX’s [Wi-Fi] button. Select the Access Point and click [Connect] button. If a password is set, click [Edit] button and enter the password. Click the [Close] button, and the confirmation dialog window is displayed.
  • Page 41 In LIVE mode, click [Camera controls] in the function panel. Set the IP address for Wi-Fi connection and click the [Search] button. The CX is detected via Wi-Fi connection, and then it is listed on the camera list as a new camera.
  • Page 42 • Disable “eBUS Universal Pro For Ethernet Driver” in the PC’s LAN NIC. • Disabling HDMI output is recommended when connecting with Wi-Fi. If HDMI output is enabled, the bandwidth is limited, and the communication speed becomes slow. FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 43: Connecting A Video Monitor

    Connecting a Video Monitor 1.4.3. Connecting video monitors to the system for checking the live image (camera pass-through image). Connect a video input connector on a HDMI monitor to the “DISPLAY” connector on the side of the system body with a HDMI cable. HDMI Monitor, etc., HDMI Device “DISPLAY”...

  • Page 44: Built-In Battery

    • The built-in battery is a consumable. Use it after checking the drive time beforehand when to conduct an important testing. Contact Photron if the drive time is shortened. Do not charge or discharge the battery in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot (near the fire, in sun-heated cars, or the like) or where a flammable gas can be emitted.

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Recording

    Chapter 2 Recording This chapter explains operations related to recording.

  • Page 46: Selecting Frame Rate / Resolution

    2.1. Selecting Frame Rate / Resolution Images can be recorded with the system from 500 fps to 750 fps using the full 1,920 x 1,400 pixels (2,688,000 pixels) resolution of the image sensor. For frame rates higher than 750 fps, the high-speed recordings are achieved by restricting the readout area of the image sensor.

  • Page 47: Selecting Shutter Speed

    2.2. Selecting Shutter Speed The shutter speed (Exposure time) is independent of the frame rate, and it is possible to control the exposure time in the frame using the electric shutter. By making an exposure that is of a shorter period than the frame rate, high-speed objects can be photographed blur-free.

  • Page 48: Chapter 3 Product Specifications

    Chapter 3 Product Specifications This chapter explains the system’s specifications.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    3.1. Specifications Product Specifications 3.1.1. Image Sensor CMOS image sensor Sensor Resolution 1,920 x 1,400 pixels Pixel Size 6.6 um square When full frame: 750 fps max. Frame Rate When a frame segment: 10,000 fps max. Accuracy of frame rate 6 ppm Lens Mount C mount...

  • Page 50: General Specifications

    Camera Body 1.2 kg 2.6 lbs Photron has verified two types of AC cables, type A (standard for Japan, USA, Canada, etc.) and type SE (standard for Germany, France, etc.). However, when those cables cannot properly receive power when plugged in, use the proper AC cable for the region’s standards and verify that AC cable works properly.

  • Page 51: Frame Rate And Resolution

    Frame Rate and Resolution 3.1.4. (1,920 x 1,400 - 1,280 x 156) Image 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 Size × × × × × × × × × × × × × 1,400 1,080 1,024...
  • Page 52 (1,376 x 1,376 - 320 x 240) Image 1,376 1,024 Size × × × × × × × × Frame 1,376 1,024 rate（fps） ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1,000 ✔...

  • Page 53: Shutter Speed List

    Shutter Speed List 3.1.5. 1/frame 1,000 1,600 2,000 2,640 3,000 3,200 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 20,000 50,000 100,000 200,000 250,000 Recordable Image Count / Resolution 3.1.6. Resolution Rec. Frames 1,920 × 1,400 2,538 1,920 × 1,080 3,291 1,920 ×...

  • Page 54: Recordable Times/Resolution

    Recordable Times/Resolution 3.1.7. Resolution Max Framerate Rec. Times 1,920 × 1,400 5.076 1,920 × 1,400 3.384 1,920 × 1,080 1,000 3.291 1,920 × 568 1,600 3.912 1,920 × 568 2,000 3.130 1,920 × 376 2,640 3.581 1,920 × 376 3,000 3.151 1,920 ×...

  • Page 55: Dimensions

    3.2. Dimensions Camera Body 3.2.1. (mm) BOTTOM VIEW BACK VIEW M6 DEPTH 13 108.5 M6 DEPTH 13 1/4"-20 UNC DEPTH 6 SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW M6 DEPTH 13 129.15 5.65 M6 DEPTH 13 123.5 TOP VIEW 108.5 5.65 M6 DEPTH 13 M6 DEPTH 13 * Caution If a screw that is longer than the specified length is...

  • Page 56: Camera Body With Handle And High-G Mount Plate

    Camera Body with Handle and High-G mount plate 3.2.2. (mm) ISO4762 M6x16 34.5 ISO4762 M6x16 108.5 126.5 ISO4762 M6x16 5.65 UNC 3/8"-16-10t,φ7.9-13t φ6.5 UNC1/4"-20-10t,φ5.1-12t φ10.5 123.5 11.75 11.75 * Caution If a screw that is longer than the specified length is forced into the hole, the screw hole and/or the camera may be damaged.

  • Page 57: Handle

    Handle 3.2.3. (mm) 20.5 12,5 12.5 7.25 10.5 126.5 High-G mount plate 3.2.4. (mm) 123.5 83.5 11.75 UNC1/4"-20-10t,φ5.1-12t UNC3/8"-16-10t,φ7.9-13t FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 58: Sensor Position

    Sensor Position 3.2.5. (mm) 16,53 (Image Sensor Position) A ( 1 : 1 ) 4(Sensor Cover Glass) AC Power Supply Unit 3.2.6. (mm) FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Warranty

    Chapter 4 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty.

  • Page 60: About The Warranty

    For inquires related to malfunction, contact the dealer where the product was purchased, or the nearest Photron office.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5 Contacting Photron

    Chapter 5 Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear.

  • Page 62: Contact Information

    5.1. Contact Information For inquiries related to FASTCAM Mini CX100, contact Photron at one of the contact points listed below. Additionally, the following items will be required for verification when inquiring. You are kindly asked to prepare them in advance.

  • Page 63: Appendix

    A. Appendix...

  • Page 64: Reference Information

    A.1. Reference Information A.1.1. Relative Spectral Response (monochrome) • The spectrum response curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the monochrome image sensor device. A.1.2. Quantum Efficiency (monochrome) • The quantum efficiency curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the monochrome image sensor device. FASTCAM Mini CX100...

  • Page 65: Relative Spectral Response (Color)

    A.1.3. Relative Spectral Response (color) • The spectrum response curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the color image sensor device. A.1.4. Quantum Efficiency (color) • The quantum efficiency curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the color image sensor device. FASTCAM Mini CX100...
  • Page 66 Publication Date: December 2019 Publisher: PHOTRON LIMITED 21F, Jinbocho Mitsui Bldg., 1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0051 ©2 0 19 .P HO TR ON LIMI TED , All ri gh ts r e se r ved. P rint ed in Jap an .

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