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SIRCHIE FX10A Technical Information

SIRCHIE FX10A Technical Information

Forensic video-based optical comparators

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TI03-328ENG-REV5
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Forensic Video-Based Optical Comparators
Catalog Nos. FX10A, FX10AC
Upon initial receipt of the instrument, inspect for any visible damage. If the shipping carton(s) is damaged,
please point this out to the delivering carrier. If, after opening the carton(s), any damage is apparent, save
all packing material and contact Customer Service at 1-800-356-7311 immediately.
INTRODUCTION
The new FX10 Series of Forensic Video-Based Optical Comparators have
been engineered to accommodate high-resolution video cameras matched to
superior optics and have newly developed internal
digital circuitry coupled to an eye-level control pan-
el. The FX10AC model features color video camera,
while the FX10A model has a black and white cam-
era and video monitor. These units will directly feed
video monitors, recorders or computers equipped
with video capture capability. Not just a fingerprint
projector, these instruments permit examination
100 HUNTER PLACE, YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596 USA
Ph: (919) 554-2244, (800) 356-7311 • Fax: (919) 554-2266, (800) 899-8181 • Web: www.sirchie.com • Email: sirchieinfo@sirchie.com
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  • Page 1 Not just a fingerprint projector, these instruments permit examination 100 HUNTER PLACE, YOUNGSVILLE, NC 27596 USA Ph: (919) 554-2244, (800) 356-7311 • Fax: (919) 554-2266, (800) 899-8181 • Web: www.sirchie.com • Email: sirchieinfo@sirchie.com 1 of 12...
  • Page 2: Upper Control Panel

    • The unit and the monitor both accept a power source of 110-220V AC, 50/60 Hz and auto-sense the ap- plied input voltage. FX10A and FX10AC CONTROLS 1. ZOOM CONTROL: Controls Channel A magnification. 2. ZOOM CONTROL: Controls Channel B magnification.
  • Page 3 TI03-328ENG-REV5 8. T/B: Activation splits screen horizontally with CAM A image on top and CAM B image on bottom; adjust amount of split with MIX control. Green indicator will light to right of switch. 9. FADE: For overlay (latent to record print) capability. Activation superimposes CAM A on top of CAM B with MIX control set to mid-range.
  • Page 4 TI03-328ENG-REV5 10. DIFF: Activation superimposes CAM A on top of a reversed image of CAM B with MIX control set to mid-range. Adjust amount of DIFF: Clockwise intensifies CAM A and eliminates CAM B when turned full right; Counterclockwise intensifies CAM B and eliminates CAM A when turned full left. Red indica- tor will light to right of switch.
  • Page 5 COLOR VIDEO MONITOR CONTROLS & HOOK-UPS Included with your FX10 series units is a 14" diagonal video monitor. NOTE: The monitor for the FX10A displays a black and white image; the monitor for the FX10AC is color. In order to visualize the evidence you are comparing with the FX10A or FX10AC, the monitor must be connected.
  • Page 6 • Laboratory-grade focusing jacks • Image overlay • High resolution color video cameras (FX10AC) • Image reversal (Channel B only) • High resolution black and white video cameras • BNC-type video-out connector. *VGA output (FX10A) (Resolution: NTSC 640 x 480) 6 of 12...
  • Page 7: Operation

    TI03-328ENG-REV5 OPERATION To better understand how the FX10 Series Units can be fully utilized in the examination of forensic evidence, we suggest you first perform the following procedure of comparing a latent print lift to a print on a 10-print fingerprint card (see Figure 1).
  • Page 8 TI03-328ENG-REV5 5. Press the CAM B switch and center the image under the lens (see Figure 3). Zoom to full image size with the Channel B Zoom Control. Adjust Channel B Focusing Jack for sharpest focus. 6. Turn the MIX control knob to its mid-range setting. 7.
  • Page 9 TI03-328ENG-REV5 MIX control is turned full right, CAM B is eliminated (see Figure 6B); turned full left and CAM A is eliminated (see Figure 6C). 10. Press the DIFF Switch with the MIX control knob at its midpoint range. CAM A image is now superimposed on top of a reversed image FIGURE 6B FIGURE 6C...
  • Page 10 TI03-328ENG-REV5 CAM B will now appear on the left and CAM A on the right (see Figure 8). If unit is in T/B mode, CAM B appears on top and CAM A on the bottom (see Figure 9). NOTE: EXCH Switch has no effect on images unless you are in a split-screen mode.
  • Page 11: General Maintenance

    TI03-328ENG-REV5 GENERAL MAINTENANCE FX10A SPECIFICATIONS The only maintenance to be performed in the field is cleaning and OPTICAL: lamp replacement. Lamp replacement is covered below. Clean the outer Zoom Ratio: ~8x surfaces with a mild soapy warm water solution and a soft cloth. DO Aperture: f/7 (low mag.)-f/10 (high...
  • Page 12 TI03-328ENG-REV5 FX10AC SPECIFICATIONS COLOR VIDEO CAMERA x 2 VIDEO SPLITTER Output Filters: Digital, plus 4 stage TV System: NTSC Image Video Signal: NTSC only analog anti-aliasing filters Sensor: 1/4" Interline Transfer CCD Split Range: Horizontal Frequency: 15.734KHz typical Effective Picture Element: 768H x •...

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