NAC Image Technology MEMRECAM ACS-3 User Manual

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Page 3: Read Before Use
Americas Inc. Address : 193 Jefferson Ave, Suite 102 Salem, MA 01970 USA Tel. No. : 1-833-600-0261 Product name Basic Model no. MEMRECAM ACS-3 MODEL V-1012 CE marking This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC 2014/30/EU. (00471)H...
Page 4 KC marking Company / Manufacturer nac Image Technology Inc. Country of Origin Japan Product name Basic Model no. Cert. no. ACS-3 MODEL V-1012 R-R-nac-V-1012 사 용 자 안 내 문 이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가...
Page 5: Features Of This Unit
Features of This Unit Features of This Unit The MEMRECAM ACS-3 is a high speed digital camera designed to analyze the phenomenon of movements that are faster than the eye can see. High Speed · High Resolution Image Sensor Equipped with a highly sensitive CMOS sensor to enable high speed operation at high resolutions.
Page 6 Features of This Unit Integrated Housing The integrated system housing the recording memory in the main camera unit seals in the internal electronic circuits with a durable structure that does not come into contact with outside air. Superior Performance High speed photography requiring advanced techniques can be easily performed. While remote operation from a PC is possible using the included software, the function of live image display to a monitor with a simple operation using a dedicated remote control (V-PAD) makes it possible to perform recording and analysis without using a PC.
Page 7 The photographs and external appearance of the products in this document may change with- out notice. In this manual, some photographs and figures of ACS-1 are used. The contents of this document may change without notice. Copyright (C) 2024 nac Image Technology The copyright for this manual belongs to nac Image Technology. (00471)H...
Page 8 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Be sure to follow these safety items to avoid damage or bodily injury. Distinctions between the levels of bodily injury and damage The distinctions between the levels of bodily injury and damage occurring from improper use are described below.
Page 9 Safety Precautions Using the AC Adapter (Common) ●Do not use the camera unit dedicated AC adapter on anything other than that specified. (Malfunction or fire may occur.) (00471)H...
Page 10 → Do not use in dirty, dusty or humid locations. ●Do not subject to strong vibration or impact (The MEMRECAM ACS-3 does not have vibration or impact resistance properties based on actual testing. If subject to strong vibration or impact, malfunction or injury may occur.)
Page 11 Safety Precautions Check the input power ●Check the input power before connecting. ●During AC adapter use: AC100 to 240V/47 to 63Hz ●During DC power connection: DC20 to 32V Using the AC Adapter ●Do not disassemble or alter (Do not loosen screws on the AC adapter or open the cover even if the AC adapter malfunctions.) →...
Page 12 Safety Precautions Using the main camera unit ●Do not block the release of heat from the camera (The ACS-3 has a fan that cools the camera. Do not block the intake ports or vents. Additionally, do not place in narrow locations where there is no air circulation, or on carpet or bedding.
Page 13 Safety Precautions Using the AC Adapter ●Do not block the release of heat from the AC adapter (The AC adapter is cooled with a fan. Do not block the intake ports or vents. Additionally, do not place in narrow locations where there is no air circulation, or on carpet or bedding.
Page 14 Safety Precautions Handling when moving or transporting the AC adapter ●Turn off the power and unplug the connected cables (Make sure the power is turned off and the cables unplugged when moving the AC adapter. Fire, electrical shock or malfunction may be caused.) Child does not play with this product ●...
Page 15 Safety Precautions Warning Symbols There are warning labels and displays in locations on the device that require precautions for safe use. Please read these warnings before operating. Additionally, read the user’s guide or instruction manual for safe and proper use. Contact your local dealer if you do not understand your device.
Page 16 If the label peels off or characters disappear, please contact the dealer directly. Regular Replacement of Parts ●Clock battery Replace the battery for the clock installed in the MEMRECAM ACS-3 after about 5 years. Re- placement cannot be performed by users so contact your local dealer or our service center. Warranty The warranty is valid for one year after purchase.
Page 17: This Booklet
This Booklet This Booklet About the notation in the text ●  A Reference page is shown (00471)H...
Page 18: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Read Before Use ......i Recording Settings Features of This Unit ......iii Items for the Recording Settings..4-2 This Booklet .........xv Select the Frame Rate ......4-5 Table of Contents ......xvi Customize the Frame Rate ....4-6 Introduction Select the Frame Size ......4-7 Customize the Frame Size ....4-8...
Page 19: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Detailed Settings Troubleshooting ....... 9-59 Specification Items for Detailed Settings ....7-2 Partition the Memory for Recording ..7-7 Image Sensor ......... 10-2 Input the Trigger from External Input/ Recorder ........10-23 Output ..........7-9 Video Converter ......10-28 Select the Setting for the External Input/ System Control ......
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Page 21 Introduction Check the Standard Components ......1-2 Options ..............1-4 External Appearance and Names of Each Part ..1-7 Operation Flow ..........1-15 (00471)H...
Page 22: Check The Standard Components
Check the Standard Components Check the Standard Components The following are included as standard components of the MEMRECAM ACS-3. Make sure that all are included. • MEMRECAM ACS-3 main unit : ACS-3 camera main unit • Simple J3 cable: Cable connecting to the control PC •...
Page 23 Check the Standard Components • ACS-3 KIT : PC control software for the ACS-3 and the user’s guide • MLink DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM of the PC control software • ACS-3 MANUAL CD: Electronic manual of the ACS-3 user’s guide (00471)H...
Page 24: Options
Options Options The following are the MEMRECAM ACS-3 options. • J3 branch cable Input/output cable common to the ACS series, the HX series, and the GX series •AUX cable GENERAL input, GENERAL output 1, GENERAL output 2, GENERAL output 3 •SYNC cable...
Page 25 Options • USB3.0 Cable : USB3.0 cable for the A to microB type, screw type Manufacturer: Model: 1U30A-MB2-SA1-700 (Length: 7m) 1U30A-MB2-SA1-600 (Length: 6m) 1U30A-MB2-SA1-500 (Length: 5m) 1U30A-MB2-SA1-400 (Length: 4m) 1U30A-MB2-SA1-300 (Length: 3m) 1U30A-MB2-SA1-200 (Length: 2m) 1U30A-MB2-SA1-100 (Length: 1m) (00471)H...
Page 26 Options Front Rear • C Mount adapter Included with ACS-3 •Mounting screw depth is within 8mm, vignetting may occur depending on image resolution. (00471)H...
Page 27: External Appearance And Names Of Each Part
External Appearance and Names of Each Part External Appearance and Names of Each Part External Appearance and Names for this Unit Top, side Outlet ports  A 2-2 IP address writing sticker (Write the set IP address) Factory IP address (IP address at factory shipment) CID number (Equipment specific number) Handle Intake port ...
Page 28 External Appearance and Names of Each Part Bottom, side Tripod plate ( 3/8-16UNC and 1/4-20UNC screw holes) Intake ports  A 2-2 Outlet ports  A 2-2 Memory capacity for this unit SSD capacity for this unit Product name plate indicates the product number (00471)H...
Page 29 External Appearance and Names of Each Partr Front, Rear Lens mount  A 2-4 Status LED (00471)H...
Page 30 External Appearance and Names of Each Part Rear Panel Start switch (Lit in green after startup SYNC-O connector  A 10-49 SDI connector  A 10-45 AUX connector  A 10-36 DP (DisplayPort) connector  A 10-46 REMOTE connector  A 10-38 USB3.0B connector ...
Page 31 External Appearance and Names of Each Part Status LED POWER SW LED ETHERNET LED CAM MODE LED PWR LED 1-11 (00471)H...
Page 32 External Appearance and Names of Each Part LED status Operation Green Camera power ON POWER SW Camera power OFF Yellow green 1000BASE-T network Orange 100BASE-TX network ETHERNET No network connection Or the power is OFF. REC mode (camera image output, recording in the camera Orange image memory after trigger detection) STOP/READY mode (Memory image output.
Page 33 External Appearance and Names of Each Part AC POWER SYSTEM DC connector  A 2-9 Power switch  A 2-16 AC connector  A 2-9 AC cable  A 2-9 DC cable  A 2-9 1-13 (00471)H...
Page 34 External Appearance and Names of Each Part External Appearance and Names for the Viewfinder (V-PAD) LED panel A 3-2 Power switch A 3-8 Connector cable for the back  A 2-10 Back cable (DOCK PORT CABLE)  A 2-10 DisplayPort HDMI conversion cable  A 2-10 •Details for each component of the V-PAD can be found in the attached user’s guide.
Page 35: Operation Flow
Operation Flow Operation Flow • V-PAD operation • Operation using the Windows control software MLink • Operation using external input/output signals • Pilot using sequence files input to a USB storage device This manual describes the method of operation using the dedicated remote control V-PAD. The flow for basic recording, playback and storage on this device is shown in the following figure.
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Page 37 Preparations Set Up Main Unit ........2-2 Mount the Lens .......... 2-4 Adjust the Lens Aperture ......2-5 Connect the Equipment and Cables ....2-7 Mount the C Mount Adapter ....... 2-14 Turn ON / OFF the Power ......2-16 Synchronize multiple ACS-3 cameras ..
Page 38: Set Up Main Unit
Set Up this Unit Set Up Main Unit Place MEMRECAM ACS-3 main unit on a level surface or tripod for use. Place on a level surface Place this device on a stable table or desk. Make enough distance from the wall etc •There are air inlets and exhaust vents on this device for cooling, and ventilation...
Page 39 Set Up this Unit Mounting This Unit on a Tripod The tripod can be mounted to the tripod plate using the diameter 3/8-16UNC mounting screws (large tripod screws) with lengths of less than 18mm (4) and the diameter ¼-20UNC (small tripod screws) with lengths of less than 18mm (3, used for purposes other than supporting the weight of this unit).
Page 40: Mount The Lens
Mount the Lens The mount adapter is secured with 4 screws to the front panel of the MEMRECAM ACS-3. The two types of mount adapters are the F mount and the C mount. This describes how to mount the lens, using the F mount as the example.
Page 41: Adjust The Lens Aperture
ACS-3 even with a lens that does not have an aperture ring. Adjust the Aperture There is a mount aperture ring on the F mount adapter of the MEMRECAM ACS-3. It is possible to adjust the aperture even on a lens that does not have an aperture ring by using the mount aperture ring on the main unit of the camera.
Page 42 Adjust the Lens Aperture If the lens does not have an aperture ring Adjust the aperture with the mount aperture ring •Turn the mount aperture ring to adjust the aperture. If you turn it in the CLOSE direct, the aperture will close.
Page 43: Connect The Equipment And Cables
Connect the Equipment and Cables Connect the Equipment and Cables This describes the connections for peripherals for recording, including the power, V-PAD and monitor, as well as the cables. Input/Output Connectors Connector Branch Connector Input / Output Signal ― 3G-SDI Level A signal output ―...
Page 44 Connect the Equipment and Cables Input/Output Connectors Monitor  A 2-11 Monitor  A 2-12 USB3.0 Cable  A 2-13 Control Windows DisplayPort HDMI Download conversion cable  A 2-10 USB storage DOCK PORT cable  A 2-10  A 2-13 V-PAD ...
Page 45 •Make sure the connection is grounded. Electric shock may occur if not grounded. •When plugging in using a 3P-2P conversion plug, connect the grounding wire for the conversion plug to an external grounding source. •This is an AC adapter dedicated for the MEMRECAM ACS-3 so do not use on other devices. (00471)H...
Page 46 Connect the Equipment and Cables Connect the V-PAD Connect the V-PAD (sold separately). Connect the cables •Connect the DOCKPORT cable to the V-PAD (1). •Next, connect the DisplayPort-HDMI conversion cable (2) to the DOCKPORT cable HDMI terminal. •Next, connect the DisplayPort-HDMI conversion cable and the USB cables to the ACS-3 main unit (3).
Page 47 Connect the Equipment and Cables Connect the Monitor (3G-SDI) Connect the 3G-SDI compatible monitor Usable Monitor Specifications Connector BNC Terminal Monitor signals 3G-SDI Level A Connect the monitor cable •Connect the 3G-SDI cable to the SDI terminal on the rear panel.
Page 48 Connect the Equipment and Cables Connect the Monitor (DisplayPort) Usable Monitor Specifications Connector DisplayPort Terminal Monitor signals DisplayPort Scan frequency 60 to 85Hz 640 × 480 800 × 600 Usable screen 1024 × 768 resolution 1280 × 1024 1920 × 1080 (recommended resolution) Recommended monitor (Panel resolution 1920 ×...
Page 49 Connect the Equipment and Cables Connect a Control Windows PC Connect an Ethernet when using a PC. When performing a high speed download to a PC, connect with a USB3.0 cable. Connect the simple J3 cable to the REMOTE connector •Connect the simple J3 cable or J3 branch cable (sold separately) to the REMOTE connector.
Page 50: Mount The C Mount Adapter
Mount the C Mount Adapter Mount the C Mount Adapter •A lens mount adapter such as the C mount adapter is adjusted to each camera. It cannot be mounted on other cameras. Turn OFF the ACS-3 and the AC adapter. Remove the fixing screws on the lens mount mounted on the ACS-3.
Page 51 •Turn the lens in the direction of the arrows (1) remove(2). •If there is no lens mounted on the MEMRECAM ACS-3, make sure to put a mount cap on. Also, use caution to prevent dirt and contamination from getting into the mount.
Page 52: Turn On / Off The Power
Turn ON / OFF the Power Turn ON / OFF the Power Start up the ACS-3 Turn ON the power switch of the AC adapter •Turn the switch ON after confirming that the AC cable and the DC cables are connected to the AC adapter and ACS-3.
Page 53 Turn ON / OFF the Power Status LED during Startup The status LED PWR will blink red from when the ACS-3 power was turned ON until the self- diagnosis has completed. After startup Switch: Lit green begins PWR : Blinking red Once the startup is done after the self-diagnosis is complete, the status LED PWR will be lit green and the CAM MODE will be lit blue.
Page 54 Turn ON / OFF the Power Turn Off the ACS-3 Power Disconnect the MLink and ACS-3 •Make sure to save the recorded images before disconnecting. •If using a Windows PC, disconnect the MLink and ACS-3. Turn OFF the ACS-3 power switch •Press the ACS-3 power switch for at least 2 seconds.
Page 55: Synchronize Multiple Acs-3 Cameras
•Be sure to turn off the power of the camera before connecting or disconnecting the ACS SYNC cable, as this may cause component failure inside the camera. SYNC SLAVE MASTER MEMRECAM ACS-3 MEMRECAM ACS-3 (External synchronization input) TRIG IN SYNC-I...
Page 56 Synchronize multiple ACS-3 cameras When two ACS-3 cameras are used In addition to external trigger, synchronous shooting is possible by trigger input with the trigger command (MLink / V-PAD). Set the TRIG output mode to TRIGOUT for the master camera and STATUS for the slave camera.
Page 57 •Set the Trigger Output Mode to TRIGOUT for the master camera and STATUS for the slave camera. •For TRIGOUT Timing of the master camera, CENTER is recommended. SLAVE MASTER MEMRECAM ACS-3 MEMRECAM ACS-3 SYNC-I SYNC-O AC POWER SYSTEM AC POWER SYSTEM...
Page 58 •Input the external trigger signal to the TRIG connector (TRIG1) of the master camera or TRIG2 of REMOTE. •Set the master camera's trigger selection to the same as the input destination. SLAVE MASTER MEMRECAM ACS-3 MEMRECAM ACS-3 TRIG IN SYNC-I SYNC-O...
Page 59 •By selecting the IRIG / M-HUB time for the camera time reference of the slave camera, it is possible to synchronize the time of the master camera and the time of the slave camera. SYNC SLAVE MASTER (External synchronization input) MEMRECAM ACS-3 MEMRECAM ACS-3 SYNC-O SYNC-I AC POWER SYSTEM AC POWER SYSTEM...
Page 60 Synchronize multiple ACS-3 cameras ACS-3 MASTER SLAVE ACS SYNC cable connection SYNC-O SYNC-I destination Frame Synchronization EST synchronization EST synchronization Camera Time Internal Camera Time IRIG/M-HUB Time Trigger input destination Trigger command(MLink/V-PAD) SYNC-I Trigger Selection TRIG1 TRIG1 TRIG Input Nega Nega Trigger Output Mode TRIGOUT...
Page 61 • Be sure to set the TRIGOUT Timing of the slave camera to THROUGH. • Be sure to set the Trigger Selection of the slave camera to TRIG1. MASTER SLAVE SLAVE MEMRECAM ACS-3 MEMRECAM ACS-3 MEMRECAM ACS-3 TRIG IN SYNC-I...
Page 62 Synchronize multiple ACS-3 cameras ACS-3 MASTER SLAVE ACS SYNC cable connection SYNC-O SYNC-I / SYNC-O destination Frame Synchronization Internal Sync IRIG sync Trigger input destination TRIG1 / TRIG2 SYNC-I Trigger Selection TRIG1 / TRIG2 TRIG1 TRIG Input Nega Nega Trigger Output Mode TRIGOUT TRIGOUT Trigger Output...
Page 63: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Viewing the Screen ............3-2 V-PAD Operation .............. 3-8 Camera Operation ............3-12 Display the Target Settings Screen ........3-20 Stop (STOP Mode) ............3-22 Show the Live Image (VIEW Mode) ........3-23 Basic Recording Settings ..........3-24 Start Recording (ARM Mode) ..........
Page 64: Viewing The Screen
Viewing the Screen Viewing the Screen Displayed on the monitor. Live images and video playback are superimposed with the recording and playback settings and information. V-PAD, Monitor Display 1 Image information display area (A 10-32 ) 4 Camera settings panel (A 3-16 ) Shows the recording information.
Page 65 Viewing the Screen Video Information Display 1 Scene number 6 Camera status Increases by 1 for each recorded image. Current camera operation. 2 Trigger timing (A 4-25 7 Playback speed (A 5-6 ) Shows the current trigger timing settings. Image playback speed (Unit: frames per second) 3 Trigger time (A 3-27 ) 8 Frame rate (A 4-5 )
Page 66 Viewing the Screen The details of the information displayed vary according to the operation and settings. Check the page for each function for details. Symbols Shown on the Frame Counter Symbols indicating the frame status shown during recording and playback are shown on the frame counter.
Page 67 Viewing the Screen Status LED CAM MODE POWER SW ETHERNET (00471)G...
Page 68 Viewing the Screen LED status Operation  A Green Camera power ON POWER SW 2-17 Camera power OFF Yellow green 1000BASE-T network Orange 100BASE-TX network ETHERNET No network connection Or the power is OFF REC mode (camera image output, recording in the Orange 3-27 camera image memory after trigger detection)
Page 69 Viewing the Screen (Note) A thermal shutdown is when the temperature of the ACS-3 is abnormally high and the power shuts OFF automatically. If there is a thermal shutdown, turn the AC adapter power OFF once. (00471)G...
Page 70: V-Pad Operation
V-PAD Operation V-PAD Operation The operation and settings for recording and playback of the MEMRECAM ACS-3 can be done from the V-PAD. Adjust the Aperture Operation of the V-PAD can be performed via touching, touch and holding, swiping, pinching in and pinching out.
Page 71 V-PAD Operation •By touch and holding on the screen (about 1 second), a box will appear and after releasing, a popup window will appear. (2) •Select the desired item in the popup window by touching it to change the settings.(3) •Tap on the”×”in the upper right corner of the popup window to close the window.(4)
Page 72 V-PAD Operation •Swipe inside the frame to move horizontally and vertically. •Remove your fingers to return the image outside the range that can be set to the inside of the range that can be set.(5),(6) •Swipe up inside the popup window(7) to show the items that can be selected by sliding.
Page 73 V-PAD Operation •If a warning (a message with a yellow frame) appears, tap inside the yellow frame to close the message. (12) (12) •Touch to select each icon. (1) •After touching to select the camera setting tab icon at the top (1), touch to select the third tab (2) and access the camera settings panel for the selected tab.
Page 74: Camera Operation
Camera Operation Camera Operation Use the main tool panel found at the bottom left of the V-PAD to operate the camera. Switching To/From the Main Tool Panel The main tool panel found at the bottom left of the V-PAD can change the function to the recording tool panel or the playback tool panel by selecting the recording settings tab icon or the playback settings tab icon.
Page 75 Camera Operation Icons shown on the main tool panel When Operation is Currently Selected Item Description Enabled State Stop •Stops. Live •Live display. Record •Switches to the record mode. Trigger •Trigger input while recording. Low Light Off •Turns the low light OFF when live.
Page 76 Camera Operation Main Tool Panel (When the Playback Settings Tab Icon is Selected) The main tool panel display when the playback settings tab icon is selected. Select the playback settings tab icon. 3-14 (00471)G...
Page 77 Camera Operation Icons shown on the main tool panel Currently Selected State Item Description Currently Selected State To the first frame •Moves the current frame to the start frame. Live •Live display. Stops •Stops the playback. Playback •Plays back. One frame forward •Moves the current frame forward one frame.
Page 78 Camera Operation Camera Settings Tab Icons Icons to access each of the settings panels in tab format. Camera Settings Tab Icons Current state Recording basic settings Camera Settings Tab Icons Recording Settings Tab Icon •Recording settings and display settings. Play Settings Tab Icon •Play settings and display settings for the playback image.
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Page 82: Display The Target Settings Screen
Display the Target Settings Screen Display the Target Settings Screen Display the Target Settings Screen This is an example of confirming the current “trigger timing” from the top screen Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size tab 3-20 (00471)G...
Page 83 Display the Target Settings Screen Under the tab Rate/Size, touch inside the box and swipe up/down to slide and display the trigger settings. Verify the box under Trigger Timing. In the example, the “CENTER” trigger is set. 3-21 (00471)G...
Page 84: Stop (Stop Mode)
Stop (STOP Mode) Stop (STOP Mode) After startup, the MEMRECAM ACS-3 enters the STOP mode. During the STOP mode, the image is stopped and frame jump or frame by frame advance can be performed. Switch to the STOP Mode Select the recording settings tab icon.
Page 85: Show The Live Image (View Mode)
Show the Live Image (VIEW) Show the Live Image (VIEW Mode) After startup, the MEMRECAM ACS-3 enters the STOP mode. During the STOP mode, the image is stopped and frame jump or frame by frame advance can be performed. Switch to the VIEW Mode Select the recording settings tab icon.
Page 86: Basic Recording Settings
Basic Recording Settings Basic Recording Settings Select the frame rate, shutter speed and trigger timing corresponding to the action recorded. Basic Recording Settings Set according to the phenomenon or subject to be shot. •Select the frame rate. (A 4-5 ) •Select the shutter speed.
Page 87: Start Recording (Arm Mode)
Start Recording (ARM Mode) Start Recording (ARM Mode) Switch to the ARM mode after implementing the recording settings and start recording. •Before switching to the ARM mode, save the recorded images required in the memory. •If switching to the ARM mode, the images saved in the memory are overwritten and deleted.
Page 88 Start Recording (ARM Mode) Ring Buffer In the ARM mode, the ACS-3 continues recording images to the memory. The memory has a cyclic structure (ring buffer), and once that section of the memory is full, the old images are erased in the order from the first image recorded and they are overwritten by the new images. This operation continues until a trigger is input, when the overwrite recording is stopped according to the trigger input and trigger timing settings.
Page 89: Trigger Input (Rec Mode)
Trigger Input (REC Mode) Trigger Input (REC Mode) Input the trigger that matches the images to be photographed and then end recording. Trigger Input Input the trigger that matches the images to be photographed and then end recording according to the trigger timing settings. Select the recording settings tab icon.
Page 90: Play (Play Mode)
Play ( PLAY Mode) Play (PLAY Mode) Plays back the recorded images. Play Select the play settings tab icon Press PLAY on the main tool panel •It switches to the PLAY mode from the STOP mode and plays the recorded images.
Page 91: Forward Frame • Rewind Frame, Jump To Start • End • Trigger Frame
Advance Frame • Rewind Frame, Jump to Start • End • Trigger Frame Forward Frame • Rewind Frame, Jump to Start • End • Trigger Frame Forward Frame • Rewind Frame, Jump to Start • End • Trigger Frame A description is given for an example where the recorded image (with the recorded image data from the CENTER trigger to Frame -0000038035 to Frame +0000038034) is shown at the 1000th frame Frame+0000001000).
Page 92 Advance Frame • Rewind Frame, Jump to Start • End • Trigger Frame Move the current frame to the end frame •(3) The frame display shows +0000038034 (end frame). Move the current frame to the start frame •(4) The frame display shows -0000038035 (start frame).
Page 93: Save Images
Save Images Save Images Connect a USB Storage Device Connect a flash drive or a hard disc with a USB3.0 connection to save images. Specifications for USB devices that can be used. Standards USB mass storage class Interface USB3.0B(USB 3.0) / USB3(USB 3.0) / USB2(USB 2.0) Terminal shape USB A socket, USB microB socket Compatible format...
Page 94 Save Images Save Images Connect a flash drive or a hard disc with a USB3.0 connection to save images. Specifications for USB devices that can be used. Select the save settings tab icon Slide the SAVE tab bottom box to display USB save Select the desired item under the USBsave box •Start : Start saving.
Page 95 Save Images •The time it takes to save will vary according to the performance of the connected device. •Saved image files cannot be played back on the ACS-3. •Saved image files can be played back on the control software ”MLink”. •Refer to the “MLink user’s guide”...
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Page 97: Recording Settings
Recording Settings Items for the Recording Settings ......4-2 Select the Frame Rate ..........4-5 Customize the Frame Rate ........4-6 Select the Frame Size ..........4-7 Customize the Frame Size ........4-8 Boost mode ............4-13 Select Frame Rate and Frame Size in Boost mode ..4-14 Select the Shutter Speed ........4-19 Using the monochrome HDR function .....4-21 Use Auto Exposure Control ........4-23...
Page 98: Items For The Recording Settings
Items for the Recording Settings Items for the Recording Settings Items that Can Be Set From Rate/Size This item can be set by selecting the Rate / Size tab displayed after selecting the recording set- ting tab icon. Setting Details ...
Page 99 Items for the Recording Settings Items that Can Be Set From BB Select the BB tab shown after selecting the recording settings tab icon to change the settings. Setting Details  A Calculate BB Get the black balance 4-35 Apply at Live Apply to live image Apply at Play Apply to play image Auto BB Cal- Setting to get the auto black balance...
Page 100: Items For The Recording Settings
Items for the Recording Settings Items that Can Be Set From Image… Select the Image… tab shown after selecting the recording settings tab icon to change the set- tings Setting Details  A Luminance Luminance Gain Gain Gamma Gamma 4-37 Knee Knee Image Cor-...
Page 101: Select The Frame Rate
Select the Frame Rate Select the Frame Rate Select the frame rate (number of frames recorded per second). Select the Frame Rate Set the frame rate (number of frames recorded per second) matching the action and subject to be photographed. Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size...box Select from among the preset num-...
Page 102: Customize The Frame Rate
Customize the Frame Rate Customize the Frame Rate In addition to selecting from the presets, any frame rate can be set. Customize the Frame Rate If the frame rate is increased, the maximum frame size that can be set decreases. If the frame size is increased, the maximum frame rate that can be set decreases.
Page 103: Select The Frame Size
Select the Frame Size Select the Frame Size Select the frame size (valid pixels). If the frame size is decreased, the recording time will be longer. If the frame size is increased, the resolution will be higher and a wider range (angle of view) can be recorded.
Page 104: Customize The Frame Size
Customize the Frame Size Customize the Frame Size In addition to selecting from the presets, any frame size can be set. Customize the Frame Size If the frame rate is increased, the maximum frame size that can be set decreases. If the frame size is increased, the maximum frame rate that can be set decreases.
Page 105 Customize the Frame Size Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3 The frame size that can be set varies according to the recording mode settings, and the frame rate. Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 1280 × 896 1280 × 720 1008 ×...
Page 106 Customize the Frame Size Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3E The frame size that can be set varies according to the recording mode settings, and the frame rate. Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 1280 × 896 1280 × 720 1008 ×...
Page 107 Customize the Frame Size Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3 M16 The frame size that can be set varies according to the recording mode settings, and the frame rate. Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 1280 x 896 1280 x 720 1008 x 768 672 x 512...
Page 108 Customize the Frame Size Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3 M16E The frame size that can be set varies according to the recording mode settings, and the frame rate. Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 1280 x 896 1280 x 720 1008 x 768 672 x 512...
Page 109: Boost Mode
Boost mode Boost mode Increase Frame Rate or vertical resolution Boost mode A function that can increase the Frame Rate or vertical resolution compared to the normal mode.(A 4-15 ) Boost 4 Mode A function that increases the shooting speed or vertical resolution compared to boost mode. This function is enabled depending on the supported camera.
Page 110: Select Frame Rate And Frame Size In Boost Mode
Select the Frame Rate and Frame Size in Boost mode Select Frame Rate and Frame Size in Boost mode Selecting Boost Settings [ON] adds the frame rate for Boost mode operation to the frame rate preset. Select Frame Rate in Boost mode Set the Frame Rate (number of recorded frames per second) according to the phenomenon or subject to be shot.
Page 111 Select the Frame Rate and Frame Size in BOOST MODE Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3 ACS-3 Boost mode Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 15,000 17,000 1280 × 896 20,000 25,000 30,000 1280 × 800 40,000 1280 × 576 672 ×...
Page 112 Select the Frame Rate and Frame Size in BOOST MODE Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3E ACS-3E Boost mode Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 15,000 17,000 1280 × 896 20,000 25,000 30,000 1280 × 800 40,000 1280 × 576 672 ×...
Page 113 Select the Frame Rate and Frame Size in BOOST MODE Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3 M16 ACS-3 M16 Boost mode Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 16,000 17,000 1280 × 896 20,000 25,000 30,000 1280 × 800 40,000 1280 x 576 672 x 576...
Page 114 Select the Frame Rate and Frame Size in BOOST MODE Frame Rate and Frame Size ACS-3 M16E ACS-3E M16 Boost mode Frame Rate Frame Size that Can Be Selected 16,000 17,000 1280 × 896 20,000 25,000 30,000 1280 × 800 40,000 1280 x 576 672 x 576...
Page 115: Select The Shutter Speed
Select the Shutter Speed Select the Shutter Speed Select the shutter speed. It is also possible to customize the shutter speed with a numerical input. Select the Shutter Speed from a Preset Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size...box Scroll through the window under the Rate/Size..tab •Shutter is displayed...
Page 116 Select the Shutter Speed Customize a Shutter Speed Select CUSTOM from the preset shutter speeds Make a selection in the box to the right of CUSTOM(nsec) •A keypad is displayed Input the numbers on the keypad • The value of the upper limit that can be input is indicated below the box Select OK •...
Page 117: Using The Monochrome Hdr Function
Using the monochrome HDR function. Using the monochrome HDR function The HDR (HDR: High Dynamic Range) function widens the tonal range by combining images with different shutter speeds. • This function is only for the ACS-3 M16's monochrome camera. • The HDR function is not available when the following functions are used. Boost mode (A 4-13 ) AE (A 4-23 ) Frame Straddling (A 7-41 )
Page 118 Using the monochrome HDR function. Setting the HDR function Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size...box Scroll through the window under the Rate/Size..tab •Shutter is displayed Select in the HDR right frame •A popup window is displayed Scroll through the pop-up window to display the desired item Select an item in the pop-up window.
Page 119: Use Auto Exposure Control
Use Auto Exposure Control Use Auto Exposure Control Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) performs photometry of a specified area of an image photographed, and automatically adjusts the shutter speed so the image has the proper brightness. When recording outside, it is used when the brightness of the surroundings change, such as changes due to clouds, time or the atmosphere.
Page 120 Use Auto Exposure Control Make a selection to the right of the Level box •A popup window is displayed Select an item in the popup window •LOW: Adjusts so the average lumi- nance is low. •MID: Adjusts so the average lumi- nance is medium.
Page 121: Set The Trigger Timing
Set the Trigger Timing Set the Trigger Timing Set the trigger timing to match the action photographed. The count of frames until the trigger is input as well as the percentage of frames recorded after trigger input are determined by the trigger timing. The following 4 types of trigger timing are available.
Page 122 Set the Trigger Timing End Trigger With the end trigger, it is possible to record the frame count that corresponds to 95% of the recording time from the beginning of recording to trigger input. The setting is enabled when recording so that the trigger is input after the action has ended. Custom Trigger (Specify the %) With the custom trigger, if a positive number is set, it is possible to set the frame count to re- cord from the start of recording to the trigger input and the frame count to record from the...
Page 123 Set the Trigger Timing Additionally, if set to a negative number, it will function as a delayed trigger (recording starts a certain amount of time after trigger input). For example, if the trigger timing is set to -100%, after the trigger input, recording will start when the same time as the possible recording time has elapsed.
Page 124 Set the Trigger Timing Custom Trigger (Specify the Frame Count) With a custom trigger, if you set a positive value, you can set the count of frames recorded from the start of recording to the trigger input. The maximum count of frames that can be set is the count of recordable frames.
Page 125 Set the Trigger Timing Select the Trigger Timing Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size...box Scroll through the window under the Rate/Size..tab •Trigger Timing is displayed Make a selection under the Trigger Timing box •A popup window is displayed Select the item in the popup window •START Start trigger...
Page 126: Set The Custom Trigger
Set the Custom Trigger Set the Custom Trigger Set the Custom Trigger (Specify the %) Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size...box Scroll through the window under the Rate/Size..tab •Trigger Timing is displayed Make a selection under the Custom •A keypad is displayed Input the numbers on the keypad •Input % (-100 to 100 %)
Page 127 Set the Custom Trigger Set the Custom Trigger (Specify the Frame Count) Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size...box Scroll through the window under the Rate/Size..tab •Trigger Timing is displayed Make a selection under the Custom •A keypad is displayed Input the numbers on the keypad •Input the frame count Select OK...
Page 128: Use Image Trigger
Use Image Trigger Use Image Trigger Setting the Image Trigger Detection Sensitivity Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Rate/Size...box Rate/Size..Scroll window under tab Select within Auto Exposure •Select the item in the popup window Turn off AE because it cannot be used concurrently with the Image Trigger function.
Page 129 Use Image Trigger Set image trigger detection criteria, detection size, and detection area Select the Criterion tab frame and set the update method of the image trigger detection criteria. START Be based on the brightness at the time of shifting to ARM MANUAL Based on the brightness when the ARM button is pressed during ARM...
Page 130 Use Image Trigger Use the image trigger test function Test image trigger operation. You can check if the trigger works as expected while in VIEW mode Press [RUN]. The status is displayed from [READY] to [RUN]. The status indication changes from [RUN] to [TRIGGERED] when the image trigger is issued.If the trigger is not issued as expected, press the...
Page 131: Get The Black Balance
Get the Black Balance Get the Black Balance Get the black balance (noise and black level correction data) to correct the fixed pattern noise from the sensor. The image sensor used with the ACS-3 alters the noise from the temperature of the sensor or the recording settings.
Page 132 Get the Black Balance Set the Black Balance Details Set the black balance correction to enable/disable. The black balance can also be set to be ob- tained automatically. Select the recording settings tab icon Select the BB tab box Scroll through the window under the Rate/Size..tab •The target item is displayed Select the target item in the box to...
Page 133: Set The Image Quality Adjustment
Set the Image Quality Adjustment (Record) Set the Image Quality Adjustment (Record) Select the Luminance (Luminance - LINEAR) Perform image quality adjustment on the recorded image. Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Image…tab box Select under the Luminance box •A popup window is displayed Select the item in the popup window •Select LINEAR...
Page 134 Set the Image Quality Adjustment (Record) Select the Luminance (Luminance - NORMAL) Perform image quality adjustment on the recorded image. Select the recording settings tab icon Select the Image…tab box Select under the Luminance box •A popup window is displayed Select NORMAL in the popup window •With the normal settings, the image is displayed with the input/output...
Page 135 Set the Image Quality Adjustment (Record) Settings that Can Be Selected in 6. Gain Sets the brightness. Item Setting Description Lowers the gain by 1. Gain Normal brightness. HIGH Raises the gain by 1. Gamma Sets the gamma correction Item Setting Description No gamma correction.
Page 136 Set the Image Quality Adjustment (Record) White Balance Set to match the white balance photographic environment. Item Setting Description 3100K Lighting color temperature setting for 3100K. 5000K Lighting color temperature setting for 5000K. 9000K Lighting color temperature setting for 9000K. White Balance Calculates the proper RGB gain value from the Auto...
Page 137: Play Settings
Play Settings Play Settings .............. 5-2 Specify the Playback Range ......... 5-4 Loop Playback ............5-5 Change the Playback Rate ........... 5-6 Specify the Playback Location ........5-7 Select the Playback Memory Segments and Blocks ..5-8 Adjust the Image Quality of the Video ......5-9 (00471)H...
Page 138 Play Settings Play Settings You can adjust the image quality and set the loop playback settings during play from the play settings tab icon. Items to Set from Operation Items that can be set by selecting the Operation tab shown after selecting the play setting tab icon.
Page 139 Play Settings Items that Can Be Set From Image… Items that can be set by selecting the Image… tab shown after selecting the play setting tab icon. Setting Details  A Luminance Luminance Gain Gain Gamma Gamma Knee Knee Image Cor- 5-10 NORMAL rection...
Page 140: Specify The Playback Range
Specify the Playback Range Specify the Playback Range You can specify the playback range for your videos. Specify the Playback Range during the STOP mode Select the play settings tab icon Select inside the Operation tab box Select under the Play Range box •A keypad is displayed Input on the keypad •The frame range that can be select-...
Page 141: Loop Playback
Loop Playback Loop Playback Loop playback of the video Loop Playback of the Video during STOP Select the play settings tab icon Select inside the Operation tab box Select the box to the right of Loop •A popup window is displayed Select an item from the popup win- (00471)H...
Page 142: Change The Playback Rate
Change the Frame Rate Change the Playback Rate You can change the playback rate of the video. Change the Playback Rate Select the play settings tab icon Select inside the Operation tab box Select the box to the right of Play Rate •A popup window is displayed Move by scrolling the popup window...
Page 143: Specify The Playback Location
Specify the Playback Location Specify the Playback Location You can specify the start location for playback of your video. Specify the Frame Location for Playback Select the play settings tab icon Select inside the Operation tab box Select the box to the right of Frame No •...
Page 144: Select The Playback Memory Segments And Blocks
Select the Playback Memory Segments and Blocks Select the Playback Memory Segments and Blocks You can select the segments (blocks) to playback when the memory is divided into segments and recorded. Select the Memory Segments (Memory Blocks) If the recorded memory is divided into segments, you can play by selecting the segments for playback.
Page 145: Adjust The Image Quality Of The Video
Adjust the Image Quality of the Video Adjust the Image Quality of the Video You can adjust the image quality when using the VIEW mode before recording. (A 4-37 ) Image quality adjustment can be performed on the following items.(the same details as the live image quality adjustment during the VIEW mode) Digital Gain Adjusts the sensitivity.
Page 146 Adjust the Image Quality of the Video Set the Luminance Properties (Luminance - NORMAL) Select the play settings tab icon Select inside the Image…tab box Select the box under Luminance •A popup window is displayed Select an item from the popup win- •Select NORMAL With the normal settings, the image is displayed with the input/output...
Page 147 Adjust the Image Quality of the Video Settings that Can Be Selected in 5. Gain Sets the brightness. Item Setting Description Lowers the gain by 1. Gain Normal brightness. HIGH Raises the gain by 1. Gamma Sets the gamma correction Item Setting Description...
Page 148 Adjust the Image Quality of the Video White Balance Set to match the white balance photographic environment. Item Setting Description 3100K Lighting color temperature setting for 3100K. 5000K Lighting color temperature setting for 5000K. 9000K Lighting color temperature setting for 9000K. White Balance Calculates the proper RGB gain value from the Auto...
Page 149: Save Settings
Save Settings Save Settings ............6-2 Save Videos ............... 6-3 Set the File Format ............. 6-5 Set the Save Range ............ 6-7 (00471)H...
Page 150 Save Settings Save Settings Recorded videos can be saved as video files or still image files. Items that Can Be Set from Save Items that can be set with the Save tab shown after selecting the save settings tab icon. Setting Details ...
Page 151: Save Videos
Save Videos Save Videos Save recorded videos as video files, such as MCFF and AVI. •Refer to (A 2-7 ) for the usable USB device and device connection. •Save video (A 3-31 ) The following two methods are available for saving videos recorded. •USB save: Save to USB media (USB connected HDD or flash drive).
Page 152 Save Videos Save “Images of more than 4GB” If saving to USB media with the ACS-3, you cannot create a file that is larger than 4GB due to restrictions in the FAT32 file system. Thus, If the size of the MCFF to be saved exceeds 4GB, the MCFF is saved as multiple files.
Page 153: Set The File Format
Set the File Format Set the File Format File format for saving videos With the ACS-3, you can save in the MCFF, AVI (non compressed) and AVI (MJPEG) formats. Video format especially for the MEMRECAM series. You can save with all of the image data obtained from the sensor, the time stamp (simultaneous recording data such as the time), image quality settings and such.
Page 154 Set the File Format Specify the File Format Select the save settings tab icon Select under the File Type box •A popup window is displayed Select an item from the popup win- •MCFF •AVI (non-compressed) •AVI (MJPEG) With a File Type of AVI (MJPEG) AVI (MJPEG) setting Quality[%]: se- lect the box to the right •A keypad is displayed...
Page 155: Set The Save Range
Set the Save Range Set the Save Range Specify any range to be set. You can also specify the playback range as the save range. Set the Save Range Select the save settings tab icon Select under the Save Frame Range •A popup window is displayed Select Set Manually from the popup window...
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Page 157 Detailed Settings Items for Detailed Settings ..............7-2 Partition the Memory for Recording .............7-7 Input the Trigger from External Input/Output ........7-9 Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals ......7-12 Select the Recording Method ............7-19 Select the Synchronization Method ............7-25 Synchronized Recording for External Synchronization Signals (EST) ..7-27 Time Synchronized Recording ............7-34 Trigger Synchronized Recording ............7-36 Setting the Variable Frame Rate ............7-38...
Page 158: Items For Detailed Settings
Items for Detailed Settings Items for Detailed Settings Items that Can Be Set from Memory Items that can be set by selecting the Memory tab shown after selecting the detailed settings tab icon. Setting Details  A Number of •Settings for the Number of Di- Segmenta- vided Segments tion...
Page 159 Items for Detailed Settings Items that Can Be Set from Signal(1/2) Items that can be set by selecting the Memory tab shown after selecting the detailed settings tab icon. Setting Details  A •Trigger Selection •Detection Method 7-15 •TRIG1 Input Input Signal (1 of 3 Trigger) •TRIG2 Input...
Page 160 Items for Detailed Settings Items that Can Be Set from Signal(2/2) Items that can be set by selecting the Memory tab shown after selecting the detailed settings tab icon. Setting Details  A •EPO Output •ARM Status Output 7-13 •FAULT Status Output •VD OUT Polarity •VD OUT Multiple Output Signal...
Page 161 Items for Detailed Settings Items that Can Be Set from RecA Items that can be set by selecting the RecA tab shown after selecting the detailed settings tab icon. Setting Details  A Recording Trigger Mode 7-19 [MULTI] •Blocks 7-23 Details Special [MULTI1]...
Page 162 Items for Detailed Settings Items that Can Be Set from RecB Items that can be set by selecting the RecB tab shown after selecting the detailed settings tab icon. Setting Details  A Special •Variable Frame Rate Recording •Frame Rate in Low Speed Part 7-38 (3 of 4) •Range of High Speed Part...
Page 163: Partition The Memory For Recording
Partition the Memory for Recording Partition the Memory for Recording Partition the recording memory into “segments” to continue recording multiple times. Memory Segments The recording memory can be partitioned into a maximum of 64 “segments”. If partitioned, the recording time for a single memory segment decreases according to the number of partitions but each of the partitioned “segments”...
Page 164 Partition the Memory for Recording Partition the Memory Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the Memory tab box Select the box to the right of Number of Segments •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window Select the Segment for Recording Select the detailed settings tab icon...
Page 165: Input The Trigger From External Input/Output
Input the Trigger from External Input/Output Input the Trigger from External Input/Output The MEMRECAM ACS-3 has two external trigger inputs, specifically TRIG1, TRIG2, so triggers can be input with signals from other devices or switches. Connect the External Trigger Connect to TRIG1 The specifications for the external trigger signals from the TRIG connector (TRIG1) are for TTL level contact input with insulating input.
Page 166 Input the Trigger from External Input/Output Select the External Trigger Signals Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the Signal tab box Select the box to the right of Trigger Selection •A keypad is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window •TRIG1 Enable external trigger signals from the TRIG connector •TRIG2...
Page 167 Input the Trigger from External Input/Output •Refer to “Set the Trigger Filter” (A 7-16 ) for the external trigger filter settings. •With the initial settings, the polarity of the input trigger is ”NEGA (L) “ for TRIG1 and “CRNT ON (Current ON)” for TRIG2. The polarity can be changed in the set- tings.
Page 168: Select The Setting For The External Input/Output Signals
Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals Select the Polarity for the External Input/Output Signals The following external input/output signals can be set with the enabled polarity of either the H level (rising) or the L level (falling).
Page 169 Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals External Input/Output Signal Polarity Details External trigger signals from the TRIG connector POSI detected current on (insulating) . TRIG1 NEGA External trigger signals from the TRIG connector Input Signal (Note) detected current off (short circuit). (1 of 3 Trigger) C R N T O N External trigger signals from the TRIG2 input...
Page 170 Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals External Input/Output Signal Polarity Details Outputs a signal synchronized with the rising edge POSI of the camera's internal synchronization signal VD OUT Polarity NEGA Outputs a signal synchronized with the falling edge (Note) of the camera's internal synchronization signal Set the frequency division and...
Page 171 Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals Select the Trigger Signal Detection Method •When using external trigger signals for multi-trigger/multi-manual recording, and the “Trigger Signal Detection Method” is LEVEL, if moved to the next block with the trigger in the continuous input state, the trigger is input immediately to the next block so it may not have the expected result.
Page 172 Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals Set the Trigger Filter There is a built-in digital noise filter for trigger input with the MEMRECAM ACS-3. If there is noise in the trigger signals, set the filter value larger to activate the filter.
Page 173 Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals Set the EST Filter There is a built-in digital noise filter for EST input with the MEMRECAM ACS-3. If there is noise in the EST signals, set the filter value larger to activate the filter.
Page 174 Select the Setting for the External Input/Output Signals Viewing Images Synchronized to EST Signals in the VIEW Mode If recording with external synchronization signals (EST signals), you can select either “View im- ages synchronized to EST signals in the VIEW mode” or “View images with the synchronization signals in the camera”.
Page 175: Select The Recording Method
Recording Method With the MEMRECAM ACS-3, in addition to the recording method from standard trigger input, it is also possible to select the following recording methods. The method of recording images in memory segments with •Normal Recording Method...
Page 176 Select the Recording Method Automatically Switch Segments, Automatically Switch Blocks When selecting each recording method, also select the combined function to sequentially re- cord by automatically switching segments (and blocks) simultaneously. Recording by partitioning the memory into segments (A 7-8 ) Automatically switch segments (only the normal/event/burst/multi-trigger recording methods) Automatically switch segments when recording ends.
Page 177 Select the Recording Method Select the Recording Method with the V-PAD If selecting the recording method from the V-PAD, select the recording method and the combi- nation of automatic switching of segments (or blocks). V-PAD Setting Recording Method Automatic Segment (or Block) Switching NORMAL Normal None...
Page 178 Select the Recording Method Select the Recording Method Select the recording method and the combination of automatic segment switching. Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the RecA tab box Select the box under Recording Trig- ger Mode •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window NORMAL NORMAL (A)
Page 179 Select the Recording Method Set the Number of Partitions for the Blocks for Multi-trig- If using the multi-trigger recording method, specify the number of partitions for the blocks. •Cannot be used with the multi-manual recording method. (A 9-31 ) Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the RecA tab box Select the box to the right of Blocks •A popup window is displayed...
Page 180 Select the Recording Method Set the Number of Frames for the Blocks for Multi-man- If using the multi-manual recording method (A 9-31 ), specify the number of frames for the blocks. Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the RecA tab box Slide inside the box under the RecA Select the Frames Before Trigger box •A keypad is displayed...
Page 181: Select The Synchronization Method
Select the Synchronization Method Select the Synchronization Method External synchronization input is available on the MEMRECAM ACS-3, and the exposure timing can be synchronized with other devices and cameras for recording. Select the Synchronization Method Time synchronization on the timers inside the cameras. Select if us- Camera time ing a single camera or if precise time synchronization is not required.
Page 182 Select the Synchronization Method Select the Synchronization Method If using the multi-manual recording method (A 9-31 ), specify the number of frames for the blocks. Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the RecA tab box Slide inside the box under the RecA Select the box under Frame Synchro- nization •A popup window is displayed...
Page 183: Synchronized Recording For External Synchronization Signals (Est)
External and Internal Synchronization The MEMRECAM ACS-3 is based on the sensor exposure start timing, and starts recording. This exposure start timing is synchronized to the synchronization signals from the camera or the exposure start signals input externally.
Page 184 Synchronized Recording for External Synchronization Signals (EST) Timing Restrictions for External Synchronization Signals External synchronization signals (EST signals) must satisfy the following two timing conditions. •EST signal frequency (Hz) ≤maximum frame rate (frames/sec) for the frame size set •EST signal frequency (Hz) ≤1/shutter speed (Hz) •Select the recording speed settings with a speed close to the frequency of the in- put EST signals.
Page 185 Select EST with the Frame Synchronization Method The two modes of EST and A-EST can be selected for EST synchronization but they are the same two modes for the MEMRECAM ACS-3. Select the synchronization signals to use (internal synchronization, external synchronization).
Page 186 Synchronized Recording for External Synchronization Signals (EST) Select the EST (External Synchronization Signals) Chan- Select the EST channel to use. Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the Signal tab box Slide inside the box under the Signal Select the box to the right of EST In- •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window Select EST1 or EST2.
Page 187 Synchronized Recording for External Synchronization Signals (EST) Connect the EST (External Synchronization Signals) Connect to EST Synchronization signals used: EST1 signals •TTL level, 5V pullup, insulated, voltage tolerance: -0.5 to 5.5VDC •EST signal circuit (A 9-51 ) , EST1 input (EST connector) specifications (A 10-41 ) Connect the BNC cable to the EST connector •Connect the BNC cable to the EST connector.
Page 188 Synchronized Recording for External Synchronization Signals (EST) EST2 / EVENT Signal Recording Input for the synchronization signals EST2 used can be used as the input for event signal re- cording. If the EST2 is at the L level when the frame exposure is done, the valid event signals are recorded to the frame, and “EVENT input mark”...
Page 189 Synchronized Recording for External Synchronization Signals (EST) Synchronized Recording with EST Signals Input the EST signals to the selected EST input terminal Input the EST signals from the selected connector to synchronize exposure to the EST signals. Select the recording settings tab icon Switch to the ARM mode Input the trigger to end recording •Switch to the REC mode by inputting the trigger key or the external trigger...
Page 190: Time Synchronized Recording
Time Synchronized Recording Time Synchronized Recording Recording can be performed by synchronizing the time to the device timer connected to the MEMRECAM ACS-3. Select the Time Synchronization Select either internal synchronization or IRIG-B for the time synchronization. Select the detailed settings tab icon...
Page 191 Time Synchronized Recording Synchronize the IRIG-B Signals with the Time •IRIG-B signals (A 9-53 ) , IRIG-B input (REMOTE connector) specifications (A 10-38 ) Connect the J3 branch cable to the REMOTE connector •Connect the J3 branch cable (sold separately) to the RE- MOTE connector.
Page 192: Trigger Synchronized Recording
Trigger Synchronized Recording Trigger Synchronized Recording Trigger Synchronization A trigger reset is performed with a trigger input using trigger input signals (TRIG1,TRIG2). Connect the external trigger •Input the trigger from the external input/output. (A 7-12 ) Select “Trigger Reset” by selecting time synchronization •Select trigger reset on the V-PAD.
Page 193 Trigger Synchronized Recording Trigger Reset Restrictions The frame size that can be set for a trigger reset varies according to the pixel bit length. The restrictions are shown in the following table. Also, if setting burst recording or MULTI3 recording, depending on the pixel bit length or frame size set, the image may not be updated but the image updates under the following conditions.
Page 194: Setting The Variable Frame Rate
Setting the Variable Frame Rate Setting the Variable Frame Rate Variable Frame Rate Function This is a function that films at the frame rate set for only the number of frames specified af- ter trigger input and before trigger input and after the number of frames specified, slow speed recording is performed.
Page 195 Setting the Variable Frame Rate Using the Variable Frame Rate Function Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the RecB tab box Select the box under Variable Frame Rate •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window •Select ON/OFF Slide inside the box under the RecB...
Page 196: Recording For Piv
Recording for PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) Recording for PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) Recording for PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) is a technology to quantitatively measure the velocity distribution of the flow from the movement of particles, based on tracking the flow of particles that are mixed in a flow of gas and liquids.
Page 197 Recording for PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) Frame Straddling Select the detailed settings tab icon Enable frame straddling. Slide inside the box under the RecB Select the box under Frame Strad- dling •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window Select frame straddling ON/OFF.
Page 198 Recording for PIV (Particle Image Velocimetry) Select the Display Image for Frame Straddling Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the RecB tab box Slide inside the box under the RecB Select the box under Live Display •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window Select the frame to be displayed live during frame straddling.
Page 199: Select The Pixel Bit Length
Select the Pixel Bit Length Select the Pixel Bit Length The number of bits per pixel in the recorded image can be changed. If the number of bits in- creases, the gradient of the image (the amount of change in brightness) becomes finer, and becomes a high quality image with a smooth gradient.
Page 200: Change Fan Control
Change fan control Change fan control Change fan control Display the fan control window. Select the fan control method. AUTO (Automatic fan control mode): Monitors the temperature inside the camera and automatically controls the fan speed As the temperature increases, the fan speed also increases.
Page 201 Change fan control Stop the fan Stop fan at FULL. (Forced cooling mode) i.Press the numeric part of [Pausing Dur.] to specify the stop time (in seconds). ii.Press the [STOP] button to stop the cooling fan until the specified time elapses or the temperature in the camera reaches the upper limit[Limit Temp.] before the lapse of time.
Page 202: Select The Sensor Mode
Sensor mode Select the Sensor mode ACS-3 M16E/ACS-3 M16 can support various recording situations by switching modes during recording. Sensor mode Compatible models ACS-3 M16E/ACS-3 M16 ISO sensitivity that can be set in Sensor mode Sensor mode (Recording Priority) QUALITY SENSITIVE Color ISO 8,000...
Page 203 Sensor mode Sensor mode Settings Select the detailed settings tab icon Select inside the RecA tab box Slide inside the box under the RecB Select the box to the right of Sensor mode •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window •QUALITY •SENSITIVE 7-47...
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Page 205: System (Utility) Settings
System (Utility) Settings Items that Can Be Set with System (Utility) ....... 8-2 Return to the Factory Settings .......... 8-3 Show the Image Center Mark ........... 8-4 Change the Frame Format ..........8-5 Check the IP Address, Firmware and Hardware Revisions ..8-6 (00471)H...
Page 206: Items That Can Be Set With System
Items that Can Be Set with System (Utility) Items that Can Be Set with System (Utility) You can check the IP address, check the hardware revisions and firmware version, return to the factory settings, and make changes to the frame display information in the recording information.
Page 207: Return To The Factory Settings
Return to the Factory Settings Return to the Factory Settings Execute a Factory Reset to return to the factory settings and delete the recorded data. •Make sure to save data before executing a Factory Reset. Execute a Factory Reset Select the utility tab icon Select Factory Reset Select No •Suspend the Factory Reset.
Page 208: Show The Image Center Mark
Show the Image Center Mark Show the Image Center Mark Show the mark (CAFM: Camera Alignment Fiducially Mark) to find the center of the image. Set the Image Center Mark to Show/Hide Show the mark indicating the center of the image as a guide for recording and playback. Select from the image center mark settings of hide (OFF) or show (ON).
Page 209: Change The Frame Format
Change the Frame Format Change the Frame Format Change the Frame Format for the Recording Information Shown Select the utility tab icon Select inside the box under Frame Format •A popup window is displayed Select the desired item in the popup window •Frame No : Frame number •Relative Time: Relative time...
Page 210: Check The Ip Address, Firmware And Hardware Revisions
Check the IP Address, Firmware and Hardware Revisions Check the IP Address, Firmware and Hardware Revisions Check the IP Address, Firmware and Hardware Revisions Select the utility tab icon •IP address: Shows the current IP address. •Firmware Ver: Shows the firmware version information.
Page 211: Other
Other List of Menu Items ..........9-2 Superimposed Information Details ....... 9-11 Discrete Control Signal Input/Output ....9-42 Exposure Pulse Signal Output ......9-47 External Input/Output Signal Circuits ....9-49 Troubleshooting ..........9-59 (00471)H...
Page 212: List Of Menu Items
List of Menu Items List of Menu Items List of the items that can be set from the selection box in the V-PAD tab. Items in bold are the factory settings. Recording Settings (Recording Settings > Rate/Size...) 14000 (ACS-3E, ACS-3, ACS-3 M16E, ACS-3 M16) Frame Rate Frame rate settings OFF, x2, X4...
Page 213 List of Menu Items Recording Settings (Recording Settings > BB) Calculate BB Calculate BB Calculate the black balance ON, OFF Calculate BB Apply at Live Apply the black balance setting at Live ON, OFF Calculate BB Apply at Play Apply the black balance setting at Play ON, OFF Auto BB Calculation Auto black balance settings...
Page 214 List of Menu Items Recording Settings (Recording Settings > Image...) LINEAR, NORMAL Image Correction Luminance Luminance properties settings LOW, MID, HIGH NORMAL Details Gain Gain settings for recording OFF, LOW, MID NORMAL Details Gamma Gamma settings for recording OFF, ON NORMAL Details Knee Knee settings for recording...
Page 215 List of Menu Items Play Settings (Play Settings > Operation) 1 to 32 Play Control Segment Playback segment settings Play Control Block Playback segment settings Play Control Play Range Playback range settings OFF, ON Play Control Loop Loop playback settings -1920fps to 1920fps (30fps) Play Control Play Rate...
Page 216 List of Menu Items Save Settings START, STOP USB save Start and stop USB save Remaining Frames Show the number of frames remaining while saving File Name Show file name MCFF, AVI, MJPEG File Type Settings by USB saved file type AVI Quality AVI compression quality settings Play Rate...
Page 217 List of Menu Items Detail Settings (Detail Settings > Signal) 1/2 TRIG1, TRIG2, ANY, BOTH Trigger Selection Select the external trigger signal EDGE, LEVEL Detection Method External trigger detection method settings NEGA, POSI TRIG1 Input Trigger 1 input polarity setting Current OFF, Current ON TRIG2 Input Trigger 2 input polarity setting...
Page 218 List of Menu Items Detail Settings (Detail Settings > Signal) 2/2 NEGA, POSI EPO Output EPO output polarity setting NEGA, POSI ARM Status Output ARM status output polarity setting NEGA, POSI FAULT Status Output FAULT status output polarity setting NEGA, POSI VD OUT Polarity VD OUT Polarity setting x1/4, x1/2, x1,x2,x4, x6, x8, x10...
Page 219 List of Menu Items Detail Settings (Detail Settings > RecA) NORMAL, NORMAL (A), NORMAL (L), EVENT, EVENT (A), EVENT (L), BURST, BURST (A), BURST (L), MULTI (A), MULTI (C), MULTIS (A), MULTIS (L), MULTI1 (A), MULTI1 (C), MULTI2 Recording Trigger Mode (A), MULTI2 (C), MULTI3 (A), MULTI3 (C), LINEAR Recording method selection 2 to 64...
Page 220 List of Menu Items Detail Settings (Detail Settings > RecB) OFF, ON Variable Frame Rate Select Variable frame rate setting Variable Frame Rate Frame Rate in Low Speed Part Speed ratio at slow speeds Maximum value Variable Frame Rate Range of High Speed Part OFF, ON Frame Straddling Select...
Page 221: Superimposed Information Details
Superimposed Information Details Superimposed Information Details Describes the screen shown and the operation for the normal, burst, event, multi-trigger, multi-manual and linear recording methods. Select the recording method. Show Superimposed Information on the Recording Method When setting the normal, burst, event, multi-trigger, multi-manual or linear recording methods, the current settings are shown as superimposed information on the image on the monitor.
Page 222 Superimposed Information Details Multi-trigger Recording Method <MULTI (A), MULTIS (A), MULTIS (L)> •The letter “A” (1) is shown to indicate that the current recording VIEW mode method is the ALLBLOCKS auto block switch. •During the VIEW mode, the number of blocks partitioned is shown (2), and during the ARM mode, the block number currently written is shown (3).
Page 223 Superimposed Information Details Multi-manual Recording Method <MULTI1 (A), MULTI1 (C), MULTI3 (A), MULTI3 (C)> VIEW mode •The letter “A” (or “C”) (1) is shown to indicate that the current recording method is the ALLBLOCKS (or CONTINUOUS) auto block switch. •“Multi1” (or Multi3) (2) is shown as the trigger timing. •The “Frames After Trigger”...
Page 224 Superimposed Information Details Linear Recording Method •The letter “L” (1) is shown on the frame counter to indicate that the current method is the linear recording method. •Also, “LINEAR” (2) is shown for the trigger timing. •This shows when “LINEAR” is set. 9-14 (00471)H...
Page 225 Superimposed Information Details Memory Segment Number Display A letter is shown on the “Memory Segment Number” to indicate the auto segment switch setting. No auto segment switch •A letter indicating the auto segment switch is not shown. •This shows when “NORMAL”, “EVENT”, “BURST”, “MULTI (A)”, “MULTI (C)”, “MULTI1/2/3 (A/C)”...
Page 226 Superimposed Information Details NORMAL Recording Method Operation The NORMAL recording method is a method that records videos input by a single trigger for the selected segment. The three settings of “NORMAL”, “NORMAL (A)”, and “NORMAL (L)” match the settings for the auto segment switch. NORMAL An example of the NORMAL recording method, without the auto segment switch, Partitioned into 4 segments, recording to segment 1.
Page 227 Superimposed Information Details NORMAL(A) An example of the NORMAL recording method, with the auto segment switch at AUTO, partitioned into 4 segments, performing auto switching to segment 1 according to AUTO. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. Recording is done according to the trigger timing.
Page 228 Superimposed Information Details NORMAL(L) An example of the NORMAL recording method, with the auto segment switch at LOOP, partitioned into 4 segments, switching to segments according to LOOP. After switching to the ARM mode, recording is done according to the trigger timing upon trigger input.
Page 229 Superimposed Information Details EVENT Recording Method Operation The EVENT recording method is a method that records videos as well as events, where a single trigger is input for the selected segment and then an external trigger (event trigger) is input for the second and subsequent triggers until the end of recording.
Page 230 Superimposed Information Details EVENT(A) An example of the EVENT recording method, with the auto segment switch on AUTO, partitioned into 4 segments, switching to segments according to AUTO. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. If an external trigger is input before recording ends, it is treated as an event trigger and recorded.
Page 231 Superimposed Information Details EVENT(L) An example of the EVENT recording method, with the auto segment switch at LOOP, partitioned into 4 segments, switching to segments according to LOOP. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. If an external trigger is input before recording ends, it is treated as an event trigger and recorded.
Page 232 Superimposed Information Details BURST Recording Method Operation The BURST recording method is a method that records videos of frames for the recording time into segments through triggers (burst triggers) from an external input. In the following drawing, one segment is recorded in 3 burst signals. Segments are automatically partitioned into blocks at the valid input time for the burst triggers.
Page 233 Superimposed Information Details BURST An example of the BURST recording method, without the auto segment switch, partitioned into 4 segments, recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. If the trigger input is disabled, blocks are partitioned and the REC mode is paused. If trigger input is enabled again, recording starts again.
Page 234 Superimposed Information Details BURST(A) An example of the BURST recording method, with the auto segment switch on AUTO, partitioned into 4 segments, switching to segments according to AUTO. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon enabled trigger input.
Page 235 Superimposed Information Details BURST(L) An example of the BURST recording method, with the auto segment switch at LOOP, partitioned into 4 segments, switching to segments according to LOOP. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon enabled trigger input.
Page 236 Superimposed Information Details Multi-trigger Recording Method Operation The multi-trigger recording method is a method that first partitions segments into a maximum of 64 uniform blocks to enable sequential recording of individual multiple images. After block recording, it automatically moves to the next block. The four settings of “MULTI (A)”, “MULTI (C)”, “MULTIS (A)”, “MULTIS (L)”...
Page 237 Superimposed Information Details MULTI(C) An example of the MULTI(C) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on CONTINUOUS, partitioned into 2 segments and 4 blocks, and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 238 Superimposed Information Details MULTIS(A) An example of the MULTIS(A) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on AUTO, partitioned into 2 segments and 4 blocks, and performing auto switching to the segment according to AUTO. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 239 Superimposed Information Details Note: If the operation to switch to the ARM mode is performed when the memory is protected, the following warning message is displayed. 9-29 (00471)H...
Page 240 Superimposed Information Details MULTIS(L) An example of the MULTIS(L) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on LOOP, partitioned into 2 segments and 4 blocks, and performing auto switching to the segment according to LOOP. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 241 Superimposed Information Details Multi-manual Recording Method Operation The multi-manual recording method is a method that specifies the number of frames per block and enables sequential recording of repeated actions. After block recording, it automatically moves to the next block. The six settings of “MULTl1(A)”, “MULTl1(C)”, “MULTI2(A)”, “MULTI2(C)”, “MULTI3(A)”, “MULTI3 (C)”...
Page 242 Superimposed Information Details MULTI1(A) An example of the MULTI1(A) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on ALL BLOCKS, partitioned into 2 segments and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 243 Superimposed Information Details MULTI1(C) An example of the MULTI1(C) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on CONTINUOUS, partitioned into 2 segments and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 244 Superimposed Information Details MULTI2 This is a method to synchronize any of the internal synchronization/IRIG signals/EST signals and record with the input of trigger signals. Also, it can be combined with the frame straddling function. For example, it can be used while recording engine combustion and synchronizing with the angle of the crank rotation or recording a combination of rotors and fluids.
Page 245 Superimposed Information Details MULTI2(A) An example of the MULTI2(A) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on ALL BLOCKS, partitioned into 2 segments, and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 246 Superimposed Information Details MULTI2(C) An example of the MULTI2(C) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on CONTINUOUS, partitioned into 2 segments, and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 247 Superimposed Information Details MULTI3 This recording method is the same as MULTI2 but it does not have any limitations to the number of trigger inputs. Determine the number of blocks (number where a trigger can be input) corresponding to the number of frames per block.
Page 248 Superimposed Information Details MULTI3(A) An example of the MULTI3(A) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on ALL BLOCKS, partitioned into 2 segments and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 249 Superimposed Information Details MULTI3(C) An example of the MULTI3(C) recording method, with the auto segment (block) switch on CONTINUOUS, partitioned into 2 segments and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it switches to the REC mode upon trigger input. After recording is done according to the trigger timing, it automatically moves to the next block and switches to the ARM mode.
Page 250 Superimposed Information Details LINEAR Recording Method Operation The linear recording method is a method that records videos by controlling the “pause” and “restart” for the recording frames for the recording time to segments through the V-PAD key input. In the following drawing, recording is performed by two pauses. Segments are automatically partitioned into blocks during each recording period.
Page 251 Superimposed Information Details LINEAR An example partitioned into 4 segments and recording to segment 1. After switching to the ARM mode, it automatically switches to the REC mode With trigger key input, the blocks are partitioned and it waits in the PAUSE mode. Press ARM again to switch to the REC mode and restart recording.
Page 252: Discrete Control Signal Input/Output
Discrete Control Signal Input/Output Discrete Control Signal Input/Output Discrete control signals can be input/output by the GENERAL IN, GENERAL OUT1, GENERAL OUT2 or GENERAL OUT3 of the ACS AUX cable (sold separately). ARM command input Switch to the ARM mode. Output at the L level during the ARM mode, but output at ARM status output the H level for all others.
Page 253 Discrete Control Signal Input/Output ARM Command (ARM CMD) ARM command signals •TTL level, 5V pullup, insulation, allowable voltage range: -0.5 to 5.5VDC •ARM command input circuit specifications, ARM command connector specifications. •Valid signal initial settings: ARM command signals detected with the falling edge Use the ARM command to switch to the ARM mode (If the polarity is set to negative) Input the valid signals (falling) for the ARM command...
Page 254 Discrete Control Signal Input/Output FAULT Status (FAULT STS) FAULT status signals •FAULT status output circuit specifications (A 9-56 ), FAULT status connector specifications (A 10-36 ) The FAULT status outputs the L level during the following states (fail state). •When a warning message is displayed (detection of abnormal setting, failure detection, detection of abnormal power voltage, detection of elevated sensor temperature, detection of abnormal trigger) •Polarity can be changed during camera startup (A 7-12 )
Page 255 Discrete Control Signal Input/Output TRIGOUT Output (TRIGOUT) The TRIGOUT signals are trigger signals generated within the camera that are output. After detecting any of the following, the trigger signals are generated at the selected output timing. •MLink or V-PAD trigger key input •External trigger (TRIG1 ·...
Page 256 Discrete Control Signal Input/Output TRIG Status Output (TRIG STS) The TRIG status signals are signals that indicate that the TRIG has been input when in the ARM mode. •With negative polarity, it will be the H level before trigger input and the L level after trigger input.
Page 257: Exposure Pulse Signal Output
Exposure Pulse Signal Output Exposure Pulse Signal Output In order to record synchronized with multiple cameras or devices, the ACS-3 outputs exposure pulse signals EPO. The EPO is output from the EPO connector on the rear panel or J3 branch cable (sold separately).
Page 258 Exposure Pulse Signal Output EPO Signals •5V CMOS level, insulation, input/output current ±4mA or less •EPO output circuit specifications (A 9-53 ) During exposure, L level are output but all other times, H level are output. The polarity can be changed in the settings.
Page 259: External Input/Output Signal Circuits
External Input/Output Signal Circuits External Input/Output Signal Circuits TRIG1 Eqnivalent Circuit Schematic for Inputs Insulation, TTL level, 5V pullup resistance 4700Ω, L level: 0.5V (minimum applied voltage) to 0.5V, H level: 2V to 5.5V (maximum applied voltage), trigger enabled at H → L, contact input allowed, with polarity reversal function Recommended Interface Circuit Trigger Filter...
Page 260 External Input/Output Signal Circuits TRIG2 Eqnivalent Circuit Schematic for Inputs Insulation, current loop with photocoupler, current limit resistor 1500Ω, trigger valid at 5V or more,Maximum applied voltage ± 32V, CRNTOFF (current OFF) level: 0.1 mA or less, CRNTON (current ON) level: 2.4 mA or more,Photocoupler is TLP291 with polarity reversal function Recommended Interface Circuit Trigger Filter Since a digital noise filter circuit is built-in, when there is a lot of outside noise, set the filter...
Page 261 External Input/Output Signal Circuits EST1/EST2 EVENT Eqnivalent Circuit Schematic for Inputs Insulation, TTL level, 5V pullup resistance 4700Ω, L level: -0.5V (minimum applied voltage) to 0.5V, H level: 2V to 5.5V (maximum applied voltage), start exposure at H → L, recording a single image.
Page 262 External Input/Output Signal Circuits Timing ACS-3 Timing Diagram when the Noise Filter Setting is 0μs Exposure delay (T)= Fixed delay Delay from the filter 1670ns Refer to the previous page •Set the exposure timing to GXnative when using the EST function. 9-52 (00471)H...
Page 263 External Input/Output Signal Circuits Eqnivalent Circuit Schematic for Outputs Insulation, 5V CMOS level, L level: 0.4VDC or less, H level:4.0VDC or more, input/output current ±4mA or less, L during exposure. With polarity reversal function Recommended Interface Circuit Timing ACS-3 Exposure timing · jitter (time change from the adjacent exposure timing) within ±20ns 9-53 (00471)H...
Page 264 External Input/Output Signal Circuits Easy Synchronized Recording Easy synchronized recording can be performed by using multiple ACS · HX · GX series cameras and exposure pulse output (EPO) signals. Additionally, synchronized recording is possible with other camera that have a synchronization function.
Page 265 External Input/Output Signal Circuits GENERAL IN Eqnivalent Circuit Schematic for Inputs Insulation, TTL level, 5V pullup resistance 4700Ω, L level: -0.5V (minimum applied voltage) to 0.5V, H level: 2V to5.5V (maximum applied voltage), contact input allowed, with polarity reversal function Recommended Interface Circuit Circuit to input the ARM command with logic signals The H →...
Page 266 External Input/Output Signal Circuits GENERAL OUT Eqnivalent Circuit Schematic for Inputs Insulation, 5V CMOS level. L level: 0.4VDC or less, H level: 4.0VDC or more. Input/output current ±4mA or less Recommended Interface Circuit Signals output from GENERAL OUT can be selected from the following. •ARM STS OUT •FAULT STS OUT •TRIGOUT...
Page 267 External Input/Output Signal Circuits Power Control Input (PWRCNT) Eqnivalent Circuit Schematic for Inputs Insulation, TTL level, 5V pullup resistance 4700Ω, L level: -0.5V (minimum applied voltage) to 0.8V, H level: 2V to 5.5V (maximum applied voltage), power ON at L → H, power OFF at L, contact input allowed, without polarity reversal function.
Page 268 External Input/Output Signal Circuits IRIG-B IRIG Standard 200-98, IEEE1344 Compatible with 1kHz carrier modulated IRIG-B (B120, B122, B123 format). Carrier sig- Standards nals used, BCD code, some CF (IEEE1344 TMOF). Not compatible with non-modulated IRIG-B (B000, B003 format). Modulate IRIG-B waveform and exposure timing Modulation is at P bit,0 bit and 1 bit.
Page 269: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Power Problem Solution  A •Check the connection to the power cable. •Turn the power switch on the AC adapter ON. •If there is power from something other than the AC adapt- There is no power er, check the voltage and rated output. The power is cut off •If the status LED for PWR is blinking red and green, a thermal shutdown has occurred.
Page 270 Troubleshooting Recording 1/2 Problem Solution  A •If auto segment switching (recording method) is set to AUTO or the auto view function is used, the recorded segment is protected and does not switch to ARM mode. It won’t switch to ARM •Reset the segments and delete the recorded video.
Page 271 Troubleshooting Recording 2/2 Problem Solution  A •If warm to the touch but there is no warning, and the cooling fan is operating → it is within the normal operating It gets hot when used for range a long time •A warning for abnormal temperature appears.
Page 272 Troubleshooting Saving Problem Solution  A •If used for the first time, initialize the USB flash drive. The video is not saved •There is not enough free space on the USB flash drive, on the USB flash drive use a different USB flash drive or delete videos and data that are not needed.
Page 273 Troubleshooting List of Warnings (1/3) Warning Details Response  A Cannot load the Auto pilot init Refer to the auto pilot section of the MLink auto pilot sequence failed! user’s guide. file. The description Auto pilot sequence for the auto pilot Refer to the auto pilot section of the MLink error! LINE=****** sequence file is...
Page 274 Troubleshooting List of Warnings (2/3) Warning Details Response  A •Ambient temperature is high → Use within the temperature range for warrantied operation. Do not place the unit in direct The camera DRP temperature is sunlight or where hot. temperature is 10-51 outside the range •The intake port and exhaust port are...
Page 275 Troubleshooting List of Warnings (3/3) Warning Details Response  A Not properly saved The USB unit is not operating correctly Saving failure! on the USB flash (compatibility issue) → Use a different drive. flash drive. •High ambient temperature → Use within the temperature range for warrantied operation.
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Page 277: Specification
Specification Image Sensor .................. 10-2 Recorder ..................10-23 Video Converter ................10-28 System Control ................10-30 Input/Output Connector ..............10-35 Format, Environment, Precision, Standards, Disposable ItemsDrawings . 10-51 Main Accessories, Options ..............10-52 Drawings ..................10-57 10-1 (00471)H...
Page 278: Image Sensor
Image Sensor Image Sensor Imaging Element Format About 2.15 inch CMOS sensor (monochome,color) Pixel size 22μm square pixel Valid Pixels 1280 × 896 pixels (1,140,000 pixels) Maximum Area 28.16 × 19.712 mm Optical Axis Center Accuracy ±0.5 mm 10-2 (00471)H...
Page 279 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3E Normal mode(1/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 1280 28.16 15.84 16:9 1008 22.176 16.896 Split 14,000 or 14.784 11.264 Split...
Page 280 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3E Normal mode (2/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 10.56 Split 1280 28.16 9.856 Split 1008 22.176 10.56 Split 25,000 14.784 10.56...
Page 281 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3E Normal mode (3/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 2.816 Split 1280 28.16 2.112 Split 1008 22.176 2.816 Split 80,000 14.784 2.816...
Page 282 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3E Boost mode Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 25,000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split or less 30,000 1280 28.16 17.6 Split 1280 28.16 12.672 Split...
Page 283 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 Normal mode (1/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 1280 28.16 15.84 16:9 1008 22.176 16.896 Split 14,000 14.784 11.264...
Page 284 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 Normal mode (2/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 10.56 Split 1280 28.16 9.856 Split 1008 22.176 10.56 Split 25,000 14.784 10.56...
Page 285 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 Normal mode (3/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 2.816 Split 1280 28.16 2.112 Split 1008 22.176 2.816 Split 80,000 14.784 2.816...
Page 286 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 Boost mode Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 25,000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split or less 30,000 1280 28.16 17.6 Split 1280 28.16 12.672 Split...
Page 287 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16E Normal mode(1/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 1280 28.16 15.84 16:9 1008 22.176 16.896 Split 14,000 14.784 11.264...
Page 288 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16E Normal mode(2/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 13.728 Split 1280 28.16 12.672 Split 1280 28.16 11.264 Split 1008 22.176 13.728...
Page 289 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16E Normal mode(3/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 4.928 Split 1280 28.16 4.224 Split 1008 22.176 4.928 Split 50,000 14.784 4.928...
Page 290 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16E Boost mode Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 25,000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split or less 30,000 1280 28.16 17.6 Split 1280 28.16 12.672...
Page 291 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16E Boost 4 mode Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 30000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 40000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 50000 1280 28.16 19.118...
Page 292 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16 Normal mode(1/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 1280 28.16 15.84 16:9 1008 22.176 16.896 Split 14,000 14.784 11.264...
Page 293 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16 Normal mode(2/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 13.728 Split 1280 28.16 12.672 Split 1280 28.16 11.264 Split 1008 22.176 13.728...
Page 294 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16 Normal mode(3/3) Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 1280 28.16 4.928 Split 1280 28.16 4.224 Split 1008 22.176 4.928 Split 50,000 14.784 4.928...
Page 295 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16 Boost mode Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 25,000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split or less 30,000 1280 28.16 17.6 Split 1280 28.16 12.672...
Page 296 Image Sensor Frame Rates and Valid Pixels ACS-3 M16 Boost 4 mode Maximum Valid Pixels Valid Image Area (mm) Horizontal-Vertical Ratio Frame Rate (Size) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical (fps) 30000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 40000 1280 28.16 19.712 Split 50000 1280 28.16 19.712...
Page 297 Image Sensor Sensitivity Mono ISO 40,000 : ACS-3 /ACS-3E (QUALITY) Mono ISO 50,000 : ACS-3 /ACS-3E Mono Mono ISO 100,000 : ACS-3 /ACS-3E /ACS-3 M16E /ACS-3 M16 (SENSITIVE) Color ISO 8,000 : ACS-3 /ACS-3E /ACS-3 M16E /ACS-3 M16 Color (QUALITY) Color ISO 20,000 : ACS-3 M16E /ACS-3 M16 (SENSITIVE) (About 51,980lx...
Page 298 Image Sensor Lens Mount Mount Type F Mount, C Mount, EF Mount(Select at purchase) NIKON F Mount, compatible with lenses without an aperture ring F Mount Usable: S type, D type, and G type lenses Unusable: E type lenses C Mount Vignetting due to the image resolution For details on EF Mount refer to the attached sheet "ACS EF EF Mount...
Page 299: Recorder
Recorder Recorder Recording Memory Installed Memory 16GB / 32GB / 64GB 17GBx1, 8.5GBx2, 4.2GBx4, 2.1GBx8 16GB model 1.0GBx16, 535MBx32, 267MBx64 34GBx1, 17GBx2, 8.5GBx4, 4.2GBx8 Memory Segment Partitions 32GB model 2.1GBx16, 1.0GBx32, 536MBx64 68GBx1, 34GBx2, 17GBx4, 8.5GBx8 64GB model 4.2GBx16, 2.1GBx32, 1.0GBx64 Pixel Bit Length Image Sensor Output 12 bit...
Page 300 Recorder Live Image Display Modes to Display Live VIEW mode, ARM mode, REC mode Images Output Connector DP connector (DisplayPort) About 15 to About 30 frames/sec (frame size, depends on the character information display) •About 15 frames/sec Refresh Rate Frame size 1,280 x 896, character information display present •About 30 frames/sec Frame size 1,280 x 896, no character information display 10-24...
Page 301 Recorder Recording Conditions •ARM command (Network: ARM from MLink, USB2.0: ARM from V-PAD) •ARM command input signals (AUX connector GENERAL IN) Recording Start Conditions •Autopilot ARM command •Recording end from segment or block (with multi-trigger recording or while switching auto segments) •Recording trigger signals (TRIG connector TRIGGER1 IN, REMOTE connector TRIGGER2 IN) •Trigger command (Network: REC from MLink, USB2.0: REC...
Page 302 Recorder Recording Method Normal Trigger Normal recording trigger The selected segment is partitioned into 2 to 64 blocks and Multi-Trigger recording is performed by automatically switching blocks at each trigger signal First trigger signal: Trigger 2nd and subsequent trigger signals Event Trigger Record external trigger signals as events # of pulses that can be input...
Page 303 Recorder Simultaneous Recording Data Recorded Scene Number Closed caption method Recording Trigger Mode Setting Closed caption method Frame Rate Closed caption method Frame Size Closed caption method Shutter Speed Closed caption method Recording Image Quality Settings Closed caption method Recording Comments Closed caption method Trigger Time Closed caption method...
Page 304: Video Converter
Video Converter Video Converter Video Output (DisplayPort) Output Signals DP: DisplayPort Signal About 15 to About 30 frames/sec (frame size, depends on the character information display) •About 15 frames/sec Image Refresh Rate Frame size 1,280 x 896, character information display present •About 30 frames/sec Frame size 1,280 x 896, no character information display V-PAD: 1,280 ×...
Page 305 Video Converter Image Quality Settings Gain LOW, MID, HIGH White Balance AUTO, 3100K, 5000K, 9000K, REG Enhance OFF, LOW, MID, HIGH Gamma OFF, LOW, MID Chroma 0%, 50%, 100%, 150%, 200% Knee OFF, ON RGB Matrix OFF, ON Display Area FIT1 (shown on 100% of the screen) FIT2 (About 80% underscanned shrunk screen display, the Zoom...
Page 306: System Control
System Control System Control Status LED (1/2) Lit green: Power ON Camera power ON state POWER SW LED Not lit: Power OFF Camera power OFF state Yellow-green: Linking in 1000BASE-T ETHERNET LED Orange: Linking in 100BASE-TX Not lit: Network not connected or power OFF REC mode (Camera image output, saving Orange: c a m e ra i m a g e i n m e m o r y a f t e r t r i g g e r...
Page 307 System Control Status LED (2/2) Green: Power ON, normal state Red: Power ON, fail state Power OFF While power is being supplied, the power to the camera is in the OFF state Orange: from the power switch and the external power voltage is in a normal state, within the specified range (20 to 32V).
Page 308 System Control Show Superimposed Information (Show on Screen) (1/3) Scene Number 0 to 65,535 START, CENTER, END, -9999 to +100 (Numerals in %: Trigger Mode CUSTOM, If greater than -9999% [-****]), (Frame number: multi-manual) Trigger input date/time, if not recorded yet [*], during ARM/ Trigger Date/Time REC [0] Frame number of the currently displayed screen...
Page 309 System Control Show Superimposed Information (Show on Screen) (2/3) A yellow mark ● will be displayed to the top left of the frame Trigger Frame count display area at the frame where the trigger signal or the recording method event signal (= trigger signal) is input. Displays the synchronization status in the top left part of the frame count display area if the time is set to IRIG Show IRIG Lock...
Page 310 System Control Show Superimposed Information (Show on Screen) (3/3) Show the following warnings in the center of the screen if generated Abnormal frame rate (ON/OFF) Abnormal interruption (ON/OFF) Outside the range of valid sensor temperatures Camera head Not connected/abnormal communication/ abnormal EEPROM Abnormal start recording/abnormal cancel recording Abnormal I2C device communication...
Page 311: Input/Output Connector
Input/Output Connector Input/Output Connector DC-IN Connector Application Power input Model LEMO EEG.3B.307 Compatible Plug LEMO FGG.3B.307 Power Voltage DC20 - 32V ACS-3 About 107W Power Consumed 14,000pps, ARM mode, full resolution, when peripheral devices are not connected Reverse polarity: As per the installed protection IC Power Protection As per the installed protection IC, shutdown at Over-voltage:...
Page 312 Input/Output Connector AUX Connector Application Discrete control signal input/output Model LEMO EEG.1B.310 Compatible Plug LEMO FGG.1B.310 TTL level, 5V pull-up, isolator L level:-0.5VDC (minimum applied voltage) to Signal Level: 0.5VDC H level: 2VDC to 5.5VDC (maximum applied voltage) GENERAL Input Switch to the ARM mode for H →...
Page 313 Input/Output Connector Pin Configuration Pin No. Name Direction Function · Input/Output Level Notes GENERAL IN TTL, contact GENERAL IN RTN TTL, contact Isolated ground GENERAL OUT3 5V CMOS GENERAL OUT3 RTN 5V CMOS Isolated ground GENERAL OUT1 5V CMOS GENERAL OUT1 RTN 5V CMOS Isolated ground GENERAL OUT2...
Page 314 Input/Output Connector REMOTE Connector Application Remote operation (compatible with the GX series J3 connector) Model LEMO EEG.2B.318 Compatible Plug LEMO FGG.2B.318 1000BASE-T (IEEE802.3ab), 100BASE-TX (IEEE802.3u) Ethernet DHCP compatible, isolator TTL level, 5V pull-up, isolator L level: -0.5VDC (minimum applied voltage) to Signal Level: 0.5VDC H level: 2VDC to 5.5VDC (maximum applied...
Page 315 Input/Output Connector TTL level, 5V pull-up, isolator L level: -0.5VDC (minimum applied voltage) to Signal Level: 0.8VDC H level: 2VDC to 5.5VDC (maximum applied Power Control (PWRCNT) voltage) Input H: Power ON L: Power OFF Function: Contact input possible, no polarity inverting function Pin Configuration Pin No.
Page 316 Input/Output Connector Pin Configuration Figure (from the side of the engaged connector) 10-40 (00471)H...
Page 317 Input/Output Connector TRIG Connector Application TRIG1 trigger signal input Model BNC receptacle Compatible Plug BNC plug TTL level, 5V pull-up, isolator L level: -0.5VDC (minimum applied voltage) to Signal Level: 0.5VDC H level: 2VDC to 5.5VDC (maximum applied TRIG1 Input voltage) Trigger enabled at H →...
Page 318 Input/Output Connector EPO Connector Application Exposure signal output Model BNC receptacle Compatible Plug BNC plug # of Connectors Signal Level: 5V CMOS, isolator EPO Output Function: Polarity inverting function Pin Configuration Pin No. Name Direction Function · Input/Output Level Notes 5V CMOS Isolator shell...
Page 319 Input/Output Connector USB2.0 Connector Application USB device connection Model USB Standard-A receptacle Compatible Plug USB Standard-A plug # of Connectors Standard USB2.0 standard, USB HOST, exFAT compatible Pin Configuration Pin No. Name Direction Function · Input/Output Level Notes VBUS USB power output, 5V · 1.0A USB2.0 HS signals USB2.0 HS signals USB power output return...
Page 320 Input/Output Connector USB3.0 connector Application USB device connection Model USB Standard-A receptacle (molex 48409-0003) Compatible Plug USB Standard-A plug # of Connectors Standard USB3.0 standard Pin Configuration Pin No. Name Direction Function · Input/Output Level Notes VBUS USB power output, 5V · 1.0A USB2.0 HS signals USB2.0 HS signals USB power output return...
Page 321 Input/Output Connector USB3.0microB connector Application USB device connection Model micro-B receptacle (HIROSE ZX360D-B-10P) Compatible Plug micro-B plug # of Connectors Standard USB3.0 standard Pin Configuration Pin No. Name Direction Function · Input/Output Level Notes VBUS USB power output, 5V · 0.9A USB2.0 HS signals USB2.0 HS signals USB power output return...
Page 322 Input/Output Connector DisplayPort Connector Application DisplayPort video output Model DisplayPort receptacle (Molex 47272-0001) Compatible Plug DisplayPort plug Standard DisplayPort Pin Configuration Pin No. Name Direction Function · Input/Output Level Notes Main Lane 0+ High speed differential data signals Main Lane 0- High speed differential data signals Main Lane 1+ High speed differential data signals...
Page 323 Input/Output Connector SYNC-I Connector Synchronization signals · trigger signal input (connector for easy Application synchronization) Model LEMO EEA.1B.308 Compatible Plug LEMO FGA.1B.308 TTL level, 5V pull-up resistor 4700Ω, isolator L level: -0.5VDC (minimum applied voltage) to Signal Level: 0.5VDC H level: 2VDC to 5.5VDC (maximum applied TRIG Input voltage) Trigger enabled at H →...
Page 324 Input/Output Connector TTL level, 5V pull-up resistor 4700Ω, isolator L level: -0.5VDC (minimum applied voltage) to Signal Level: 0.5VDC H level: 2VDC to 5.5VDC (maximum applied voltage) If EST, TRIG are input from the BNC connector, SYNC-I Input select either inputs from the SYNC-I connector as the decision signals.
Page 325 Input/Output Connector SYNC-O Connector Synchronization signals · trigger signal output (connector for easy Application synchronization) Model LEMO EEG.1B.308 Compatible Plug LEMO FGG.1B.308 Signal Level: 5V CMOS, isolator. TRIG Output Trigger enabled at H → L. Function: Polarity inverting function. Signal Level: 5V CMOS, isolator.
Page 326 Input/Output Connector Pin Configuration Pin No. Name Direction Function · Input/Output Level Notes TRIGOUT 5V CMOS Isolator TRIGOUT RTN 5V CMOS Isolated ground EST OUT 5V CMOS Isolator EST OUT RTN 5V CMOS Isolated ground IRIG OUT P LVDS Isolator IRIG OUT N LVDS Isolator...
Page 327: Format, Environment, Precision, Standards, Disposable Itemsdrawings
Format, Environment, Precision, Standards, Disposable Items Format, Environment, Precision, Standards, Disposable ItemsDrawings Format E x t e r n a l D i m e n s i o n s W128×H128×D206mm (excluding the handle, connector, protruding parts and mount) (W×H×D) Weight About 4.5kg (excluding the cables and options)
Page 328: Main Accessories, Options
Main Accessories, Optionsr Main Accessories, Options F Mount Adapter E x t e r n a l D i m e n s i o n s 118 × 118 × 37.2 mm (W×H×D) Weight About 0.25 kg F Mount lens (Vignetting may occur with some F Mount lens, Compatible Lens depending on the image resolution) C Mount Adapter (Option)
Page 329 Main Accessories, Options Simple J3 Cable Length 0.5 m Camera side: LEMO FGG.2B.318 Plug ETHERNET: RJ45 receptacle ACS-3 KIT MLink DVD-ROM: DVD-ROM of the control software MLink CD-ROM · DVD-ROM ACS-3 user’s guide: ACS-3 user’s guide - electronic manual (this document) ACS-3 Storage Case External Dimensions...
Page 330 Main Accessories, Optionsr Control Software MLink IBM PC compatible (DOS/V) Requires Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate / Professional (32/64bit) Windows 8 Pro (32/64bit) / Windows 8.1 Pro (32/64bit) Windows 10 (32/64bit) .NET Framework 4.6.2 or after Memory 4GB or more (recommend 8GB or more) Monitor Color 1024 x 768 or higher (recommend 1920 ×1080 or higher) 2GB or more (not including the video data storage area)
Page 331 Main Accessories, Options V-PAD (Option) External Dimensions 294 × 194 × 12 mm (W×H×D) Weight 0.67 kg (main unit) Operating Temperature 0 to 50 °C, 20 to 90%RH (no condensation) and Humidity Storage Temperature -20 to 60 °C, 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) and Humidity Plug HDMI (TypeA), Rear dock port...
Page 332 Main Accessories, Optionsr J3 Branch Cable (Option) Length 0.5 m Camera side: LEMO FGG.2B.318 ETHERNET: RJ45 receptacle EST2: BNC plug Plug IRIG-B: BNC plug TRIG2: BNC plug EPO: BNC plug PWRCNT: BNC plug ACS AUX Cable (Option) Length 0.5 m Camera side: LEMO FGG.1B.310 GENERAL-I: BNC plug...
Page 333: Drawings
Drawings Drawings Drawing of the MEMRECAM ACS-3 Camera (Sensor surface in air) 10-57 (00471)H...
Page 334 Drawings Drawing of the MEMRECAM ACS-3 Camera (with mounted tripod plate) 10-58 (00471)H...
Page 335 Drawings Drawing of the AC Adapter 10-59 (00471)H...
Page 336 10-60 (00471)H...
Page 337: Index
Index Index ............11-2 Revision History ..........11-6 11-1 (00471)H...
Page 338 Index Index Camera settings tab icons .......3-2 Camera status ........3-3 AC adapter ...........2-9 Center Mark ..........8-4 AC cable ..........1-13 Center Point ..........8-2 AC connector ........1-13 Chroma ........4-40, 5-12 AC POWER SYSTEM ...... 1-2, 1-13 CID number ..........1-7 Adjust the Image Quality of the Video ..5-9 C Mount Adapter .........
Page 339 Index EVENT(L) ........... 9-21 Internal Sync ........7-26 Event Recording Method Operation ..9-19 IP Address ..........8-2 Exposure Pulse Signal Output ....9-47 IRIG/M-HUB Sync ........ 7-26 External and Internal Synchronization ..7-27 IRIG/M-HUB time synchronization ..7-25 IRIG symbol .........3-4 Factory IP address .........1-7 Factory Reset ........8-2 J3 branch cable ........1-4...
Page 340 Index MULTI3 ..........9-37 Recording Settings .........4-2 MULTI3(A) .......... 9-38 Recording Trigger Mode ......7-22 MULTI3(C) .......... 9-39 Remaining frame ......... 3-32 MULTI(A) ..........9-26 REMOTE connector ......1-10 MULTI(C) ..........9-27 RGB Matrix ......... 5-12 Multi-manual Recording Method Operation ..Ring Buffer .........
Page 341 Index Trigger time ..........3-3 White Balance ......4-40, 5-12 Trigger timing ........3-3 Windows PC ........2-13 Trigger Timing ........4-25 Center Trigger ......... 4-25 Custom Trigger ......4-26, 4-28 End Trigger ........4-26 Start Trigger ........4-25 TRIG OUT Output ........ 9-45 TRIG Status Output ......
Page 342: Revision History
Revision History Revision History ACS-3 User's Manual Revision History Revision Date of issue Changes November Compatible with ACS firmware version 2.05. First edition 2019 Compatible with ACS firmware version 2.10. January 2020 Added the ACS-3 M16. Compatible with ACS firmware version 2.11. April 2020 Preset tables are separated as separate manuals.
Page 343: Contacts
Contacts Contacts .............12-2 12-1 (00471)G...
Page 344 Contacts Contacts Japan/Asia Contact nac Image Technology Inc. Address 2-11-3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku Tokyo 107-0061 Japan +81 3-3796-7903 +81 3-3796-7908 E-mail: nacinternational@camnac.co.jp Website: https://www.nacinc.jp/ For the other regions Website: www.nacinc.com/contact/ 12-2 (00471)G...

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