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Hamamatsu Photonics C2400 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 MI C ROSCOPE VIDEO CAMERA • . C 2400...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    V I D E O C A M E R A F O R M I C R O S C O P Y C 2 4 0 0 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L - C O N T E N T S - .,--.V 1 .

  • Page 4: I N T R O D U C T I O N

    1. I N T R O D U C T I O N The C2400 is a compact, 2-piece, high performance video camera system designed specifically for microscopy and quantitative electronic imaging. The system utilizes the very latest technology to achieve exceptionally high quality images ideally suited for both analog and digital processing.

  • Page 5: F E A T U R E S

    2 . F E A T U R E S 2-1 CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT CIRCUIT A contrast enhancement circuit, providing for the independent amplifica- tion of overall video gain and black level(offset), allows image contrast to be dramatically increased over a very wide range. T h i s feature makes possible the visualization of structures undetectable visually or photo- graphically.
  • Page 6 2-12 EXTERNAL SYNC (OPTION )12505) The External SYNC enables the synchronization of C2400 scanning with other equipment by supplying HD and VD signals to the C2400. 2-13 OPERA TIONAL VIDEO OUTPUT For applications in which a non-composite video signal i s required, the camera i s easily configured to provide this.
  • Page 7 2-15 AUTOMA TIC SENSITIVITY C O N T R O L FOR SIT (OPTION M3322) W h e n obtaining a constant video output signal against the incident light for SIT, and when extending the dynamic range against the incident light, this option is useful.

  • Page 8: S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

    4 . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ELECTRICAL Input Voltage AC100/117/220/240 t 10% (50/60Hz) Power Consumption 80V A nominal Vertical Sweep Rate 60Hz, EIA RS-170 50Hz, CCIR System B Horizontal Sweep Rate 15.750KHz, EIA RS-170 15.625KHz, CCIR System B Lines per Frame...

  • Page 9: P E R F O R M A N C E

    5 . P E R F O R M A N C E Geometric Stability Less than 0.2% (10-401) Geometric Distortion Less than 1% (2% for -03, 3% for -08) Greater than 50dB pp/RMS (Greater than 48dB for Signal t o Noise -03 and greater than 48dB for -08) 0-10 MHz or greater Video Bandwidth...

  • Page 10: I N S T A L L A T I O N

    6 . I N S T A L L A T I O N 6-1 UNP ACKING Carefully unpack the equipment, and see that a l l system components described in Section 3 of this manual are secure and undamaged. 6-2 INSTALLATION SITE W h e n installing the equipment, attention should be paid to the following points:...
  • Page 11 6-4 CABLE CONNECTION CAMERA HEAD CAMERA CABLE CAMERA CONTROL UNIT VIDEO OUT CAMERA giT O M LINE LINE ( 6 1 22 P 6 ( ' G t POWER CABLE GROUND CABLE TV MONITOR CABLE TV MONITOR LINE...
  • Page 12 (1) Camera Cable Insert the male connector of the camera cable into the female receptacle at the rear of the CCU and the female connector of the cable to the camera head. Tighten the threaded rings around the connector. (2) Monitor Cable Connect the BNC(small) end of the monitor cable to the VIDEO OUT con- nector(1 or 2) a t the rear of the CCU.
  • Page 13 7 . L O C A T I O N A N D F U N C T I O N O F C O N T R O L S F R O N T P ANEL L E V E L S E L E C T SHADING HORIZONTAL POWER...
  • Page 14 SENSITIVITY * Effective only with the C2400-00,-03 and -08 camera heads. This control adjusts the sensitivity of the tube. Turn this control CW and the sensitivity of the tube will be increased.
  • Page 15 0 SHADNG Correction Potentiometers These pots. are utilized to adjust the shading correction values. 1 1 9 C A M E R A This terminal connects the CCU to the camera head. 4) VIDEO OUT 1 This terminal outputs a composite video signal. o VIDEO OUT 2 This terminal outputs a composite video signal identical to VIDEO OUT 1 unless the CCU i s configured for Operational Video Output, i n which case,...
  • Page 16 I f the display picture rolls, adjust the H.HOLD control and/or the V.HOLD control of the TV monitor. (6) As for C2400-08, after powering on, for over ten seconds, high voltage is not provided to SIT. Therefore, the picture does not show up on the...
  • Page 17 8-2 ADJUSTMENT OF VIDEO LEVEL The light intensity directed to the camera faceplate i s critical. To o l i t t l e light will result in a poor quality image. Excessive light intensity will likewise degrade image quality and i f too high, can result in permanent damage to the image tube.
  • Page 18 8-3 ADJSUTMENT OF CONTRAST E N H A N C E M E N T W h e n observing a specimen with low contrast, image contrast can be increased through the proper use of the GAIN and OFFSET controls. (1) While watching the monitor screen, turn the GAIN control knob CW until the intensity appears slightly more than suitable.
  • Page 19 8-4 ADJUSTMENT OF SHADING CORRECT OR (OPTION) W h e n the M2502 SHADING CORRECT OR i s installed in the CCU, shading introduced by the camera and the optical system can be corrected. T h i s feature allows for the most effective utilization of the contrast enhancement function.
  • Page 20 (4) Vertical Sawtooth / ` • . Adjusting vertical sawtooth decreases the defference in intensity between the top and bottom of the image. Turning the adjusting screw CW results in the top of the image becoming brighter. Turning the adjusting screw C C W results in the bottom of the image becoming brighter.
  • Page 21 (3) INVERTER In this position(lower), the output video signal i s inverted with regard to input intensity as indicated below. Inversion 8-6 AUTOMA TIC GAIN CONTROL A G C is a function to keep a constant output video signal against to the varior of the input intensity.
  • Page 22 8-7 SIT PROTECTION (-08) SIT PROTECTION i s a function to protect SIT tube fro■ the excessive incident light. W h e n the excessive incident light beyond 1.3 times as much as normal amount of light (VIDEO OUT 1Vp-p) i s in, the high voltage supplied to SIT is shut down and protect SIT tube.
  • Page 23 9 . M A I N T E N A N C E A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G 9-1 CCU CLEANING Cleaning the inside of the CCU i s not normally required. However, should the CCU be exposed to abnormally dusty conditions, clean the inside of the C C U periodically, as follows.
  • Page 24 Procedure : 1. Attempt to remove the dust or dirt with an air gun or optical cleaning brush. 2. I f dirt or dust is still present, gently clean the faceplate with a cotton stick or lens paper dipped in ethyl alcohol working from the center to the periphery in a circular fashion.
  • Page 25 9-3 C2400 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART N o image on Are the pilot lamps of the CCU and TV monitor on? the TV monitor Are the video out of the CCU and the video in of the TV monitor properly connected? Are the CCU and the TV camera head properly connected? Is the OFFSET pot.
  • Page 26 1 O. O P T I O N I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S 10-1 142502 SHADING CORRECT OR The SHADING CORRECT OR option comes completely adjusted and ready for use. Installation (1) Turn POWER switch OFF on the CCU.
  • Page 27 Adjustment i s as follows (1) Adjust CONTRAST ENHANCEMENT to achieve maximum image detail. (2) Set the SHADING switch to the ON position. (3) Correct the shading by adjusting the 4 pots. on the front panel o f the CCU. The functions of the pots.
  • Page 28 10-2 N2503 VIDEO BOOSTER In this position (upper), the output characteristics of the camera are modified to enhance the visualization of detail i n dark portions of the image. T h e conversion characteristic(i) i s preset to 0.5 although this value i s continuously adjustable from 0.3 to 1.0.
  • Page 29 (5) I n s e r t the H2503 option card into the connector labeled JB BOOSTER. (6) Replace the CCU cover making sure that the air vent i s located on the left, and tighten the 4 holding screws. Booster Value Adjustment The BOOSTER option comes preset with a gamma value of 0.5 however this value i s continuously adjustable from 0.3 to 1.0.
  • Page 30 Preliminary adjustments : 1. Turn P O W E R switch OFF on the CCU. 2. Unplug the CCU power supply cord. 3. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the 4 screws on the side of the CCU and remove the cover. 4.
  • Page 31 Booster Value Adjustment : INTENSITY CONVERSION i s adjusted using 4 pots.(P1, L l , OFS, GAIN). T h e meaning of the pots. and adjusting techniques described in the following steps. 1. Turning pots.(L1,P1,L2,P2) fully CW. 2. Using the GAIN pot., adjust the slope of the waveform at TP2 (Channel 2 ) .
  • Page 32 5. Using the OFS pot., adjust the OFFSET to make the OV level o f Channel 1 and Channel 2 identical. Turning the OFS pot. determines the OV DC level of the characteristic, turning CW results in the level decreasing, CCW increasing. level high z level low 6.
  • Page 33 N O T E Should the characteristic bend at 2 levels as illustrated below, adjust P1 so the highest level o f the waveform on Channel 2 i s higher than that of Channel 1. Adjust P2 and L2 as same as 3 to 6. 7.
  • Page 34 ■ OUTPUT r s . ) C. ) O H M ' M l i , • • O • M O M . , • • • • O • • • • • ■ . 1 0 MM MIL •...
  • Page 35 ‘ 10-3 M2504 VIDEO INVERTER In t h i s position (lower), the output video signal i s inverted with regard to input intensity as indicated below. The VIDEO INVERTER option comes completely adjusted and ready f o r use. Installation I.
  • Page 36 10-4 M2505 EXTERNAL SYNC The EXTERNAL SYNC option comes completely adjusted and ready f o r use. Installation 1. Turn POWER switch OFF on the CCU. 2. Unplug the CCU power supply cord. 3. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, loosen the 4 screws on the side of the CCU and remove the cover.
  • Page 37 8. Specifications Voltage 2.0Vp-p S i g n a l 15- 15.0Vp-p Scanning Frequency HORIZONT AL VERTICAL EIA RS170 15.750KHz 60Hz CCIR SYSTEM B 15.625KHz 50Hz Horizontal Delay time of the picture from the front edge of the HD signal. Video signal ETA RS170 t=5.4psec...
  • Page 38 As described in the features secion, OP VIDEO i s output from VIDEO OUT 2 and non-composite in nature. I l l u s t r a t e d below i s the OP VIDEO waveform compared to the C2400 composite signal. F o r modification details consult Your authorized C2400 camera representative.
  • Page 39 10-6 M3322 AUTOMATIC SENSITIVITY CONTROL FOR SIT As for this option, modification of internal circuit i s required, and this option i s set a t our factory. I n case of adding this option after ship- ping, our factory will take the camera in charge. Operation 1.
  • Page 40 8. OPERATION / 4 / 6 / / ) 6 f i i a //.5-/./ v,6eD )019c.,- r: (1) C o n f i r m t h a t all cables are properly connected. (Refer to Section 8.1 P r e l i m i n a r y for cable connection.) Adjustments (2) P r e s e t each control on the front panel as specified below:...
  • Page 41 A d j u s t m e n t of Video L e v e l * * For -08 Camera Head This imaging t u b e employs a intensifier w i t h adjustable voltage. Increasing this voltage increases the sensitivity accordingly. The best quality image is obtained w h e n the SENSITIVITY control is turned to its minimum position.
  • Page 42 Adjustment o f S h a d i n g b r i g h t e r . Turning the adjusting screw counterclockwise results in Corrector (OPTION) corners becoming brighter. 4. Ve r t i c a l Sawtooth Adjusting vertical sawtooth decreases the difference in intensity between the top and bottom of the image.
  • Page 43 9. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING the inside of the ccu is not normally required. However, should 9.1 C C U C l e a n i n g t h e CCU be exposed to abnormally dusty conditions, clean the inside of the CCU periodically, as follows: 1.
  • Page 44 9.3 C 2 4 0 0 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART No image on the TV monitor Are the pilot lamps of the CCU and TV monitor on? Are the video Out of the CCU and the video In of the TV monitor properly connected? Are the CCU and the TV camera head properly connected? Is the OFFSET potentiometer on the front panel turned fully clockwise?
  • Page 45 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...