When it’s too fast to see, and too important not to. ® Phantom TMX 7510/6410 User Manual Camera Overview 2 Connectors 3 Network Setup & Quick Start Guide 4 On-Camera Controls & On-Screen Display 5 Working with Phantom CineMag and CineStation 6 Phantom PCC Software: - Camera Operation - Playback and Downloading...
INTRODUCTION The Phantom TMX Series of high-speed cameras are designed to deliver the high frame rate performance required by many cutting edge applications, including: • Ballistics studies • Shock wave analysis • Glass crack propagation and material strain analysis TMX is available in 2 performance levels: •...
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DHCP router. This method eliminates the requirement to define Phantom TMX Series cameras have 2 x 3G HD-SDI outputs for use with video monitors. the PC’s dedicated camera network. Automatic DHCP is an alternative to the secondary Standard video rates up to 1080 p60 are supported.
12-pin Fischer for signal access (Capture cable not included with camera) A complete cable connector reference and pin-out guide is available in the last section of this manual. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 2: Connectors | 5...
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The latest version can be downloaded at: www.phantomhighspeed.com/PCC Gb & 10Gb ETHERNET Phantom TMX Series cameras come with standard Gigabit (Gb) Ethernet and 10-Gigabit (10Gb) Ethernet.The camera has one Ethernet port which handles both protocols. The camera will auto-negotiate the connection speed based on the computer’s network card and its IP configuration as described later in this section.
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Enter IP address 100.100.100.1 and Subnet 255.255.0.0. Other settings should be blank. applying to either Phantom Ethernet network connection Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 3: Net work Setup & Quick Star t | 9...
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After CSR and White Balance are performed, adjust settings, aperture and/or lighting to get a good exposure. A CSR must be performed after any camera settings are adjusted. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 3: Net work Setup & Quick Star t | 11...
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A long press will do a fast-forward. Tap to pause. O N - C A M E R A C O N T R O L S Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Control s | 13...
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The Cine must be erased from the RAM to begin recording again. Playback: The camera is in ‘Playback’ mode. RAM Cines can be reviewed, edited and saved to flash. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Control s | 15...
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When enabled, a black reference will be automatically performed when the camera enters ‘Capture’ mode. M E N U S Y S T E M Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Control s | 17...
IP range outside of the Phantom 100.100 network. This is set using Phantom PCC software. 10-Gigabit (10Gb) IP address of the camera as assigned by Vision Research. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Control s | 19...
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Sets the number of frames in a burst, which are frames that are captured to RAM with every F-Sync pulse. ‘Off’ disables burst mode. Period sets the interval between the frames in a burst. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 4: On-Camera Control s | 21...
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(OSD). P H A N T O M C I N E M A G V Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 5: Working with Phantom CineMags | 23...
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Erase progress is indicated on the video OSD and by a progress bar in the software. Once complete, all data on the CineMag will be erased and it will be ready for recording again immediately. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 5: Working with Phantom CineMags | 25...
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V or external hard drive, are performed in the ‘Play’ tab. P C C S O F T W A R E Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 6: Phantom PCC Soft ware | 27...
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Image Processing settings are no longer editable after saving to a format other than Cine Raw, so it is important to ensure they are set to values that produce the best looking image. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 6: Phantom PCC Soft ware | 29...
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‘Partitions’ pull-down menu. For basic camera setups, this should be set to one. after the ‘Auto’ actions have been performed. Lens Control: Available for Canon EF lenses only, for control of aperture and focus. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 6: Phantom PCC Soft ware | 31...
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‘Image Search’ can also look for images that are tagged to the camera. This is also referred to as a ‘hardware trigger.’ as ‘Event’ images. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 6: Phantom PCC Soft ware | 3 3...
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Re-saving a clip in the Cine Raw format can be useful for creating sub-clips with no loss in image quality or metadata. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 6: Phantom PCC Soft ware | 35...
Port 6 (P6) Prog I/O-Default TC Out P R O G R A M M A B L E I / O Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 7: Signal s and Programmable I/O | 37...
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In this context, the term ‘input’ does not represent an externally generated signal. Output signal is a frame sync pulse from the camera’s frame rate generator. A short (few Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 7: Signal s and Programmable I/O | 39...
LENS MOUNTS time (10—500 ms or until ‘Ready’ signal goes high) will make the camera start recording, The default lens mount on a Phantom TMX Series camera is a Nikon F-mount and additional if it has an available RAM partition.
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The backup power source must be able to output in the 20-28V range and supply at least 8 Amps. The camera consumes maximum 395W when operated with accessories. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 9: FAQs &...
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RE AR VIE W M E C H A N I C A L D R A W I N G S Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 9: FAQs & Suppor t | 4 5...
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POWER CONNECTOR (MALE) (PRIMARY & BACKUP) Cable 3-pin Fischer Part #SS 104Z040-80 NOMENCLATURE/FUNCTION +20–28VDC CHGND / Chassis Ground GND / Power Ground Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 9: FAQs & Suppor t | 47...
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They should only be connected to properly grounded equipment. C O N N E C T O R P I N - O U T S Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 9: FAQs & Suppor t | 49...
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OCC. Select ‘Factory Defaults’ / ‘OK’. It will take approximately 20 seconds for the camera to return to an operational state. Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 9: FAQs & Suppor t | 51...
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Sellers and/or users need to take note of this. T: 86-21-58685111, ext. 141 C O N T A C T S U P P O R T Vision Research, Inc. | Phantom TMX Series Camer a Manual Chapter 9: FAQs & Suppor t | 5 3...
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