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1. Name Signal Name No Conector model No Model No Conector Manufacturer Manufacturer Pin No TRIG TTL IN A BNC TRIG TTL OUT B BNC TRIG SW IN C BNC SYNC IN D BNC GENERAL IN E BNC GENERAL OUT1 F BNC GENERAL OUT2 G BNC MCDL CLk H D sub 9 pin 5 MCDL CLK J D sub 9 pin 4 MCDL SYNC K SSC pin MCDL SYNC L D sub 9 pin 2 MCDL DATA_B M D sub 9 pin 6 PT02A 16 26S 023 PTOGA 16 26P 424 D sub 9 pin VO PORT MCDL DATA Bi N Aphenol Amphenol 9 MCDL DATA_A P N pin MCDL DATA_A R a pin POWER GND S GENERAL OUT3 T BNC SIGNAL GND U BNC SIGNAL GND V NC W SIGNAL GND X lt 8 16GB Model gt 18V 36V Y Z lt 32GB Model gt a 20V 36V IRIG b BNC IRIG GND c BNC a Supplement e Pin U s SIGNAL GND signal is the common ground for BNC 13 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 8 Power Supply Connector The DC power supply input connector Connect to the supplied AC adapter or the optional High G Battery The cable connector is optionally available When using other power supplies construct a cable using the pin diagram below as a reference DC 18 36V 100VA Pin Diagram T02A 8 4P 023 Pin Camera Body Connector Cable Connector Connector Name Signal Name Model Name Model Name No Manufacurer Manufacture
2. 512 64 e a 512 448 384 320 256 192 128 64 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 Shutter 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 speed 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 56 000 56 000 55 000 54 000
3. 500 000fps X 20 30 Unusable 3 18 Event Marker Function EE EE EE EE AAA With the system it is possible to input an external signal during recording at the instant the frame number is stored and during playback you can immediately access or jump to the stored frame numbers event markers This a separate feature from the trigger point by marking interesting points during recording these points can be easily called up for review during playback The event marker can store ten positions within a seguence The frame number recording occurs on the pulse s edge and the next frame after the pulse s edge is input is stored as the event marker Event marker settings can be made with the LCD remote controller optional or PFV 53 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 19 Using USER SW Programmable Switch Da There are four switches that can be set on the back of the system Settings for the switches are made from the menu and they can each be assigned a different function The content of each setting is listed in the chart below As an example setting the USER1 switch on the back of the camera body is explained here PFV Setting Explanation OFF Does not assign a function Change Frame Rate Change Resolution Raises the frame rate Lowers the resolution Change Shutter Speed Increases the shutter speed Change Trigger Mode Changes the trigger
4. 3 8 16UNC DEPTH6 5 DEPTHS 5 7 1 4 20UNC DEPTH 72 248 85 5 2 2 LCD Remote Controller Optional mm 154 4 de d ES E Photron d PRESET OPES COPRESETS PRESETA FRAME RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER TRIGGER WDE ajj ajjaja vv R H H F DE STIP dq lt gt j FUNCTION C LON LIGHT A PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE D sa ORN owu an FAST e are gt CM CALIBRATE O STORE l SINS O SEI PLABACK O LIE OB ENO E START MOF BO 73 88 1 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 9 Dimensions with Attached Handle mm 154 4 248 85 el e Photron CR PRESET2 O PRESETS O PRESETS FRAME RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER TRIGGER WDE ajj TT vilvilyviiw R H AN H PASE IP KK gt gt nn E FUNCTION C LON LIGHT FA PARTITION PLAYBACK RATE DI T u ONM OMU so L N ast BIB CHIC CALIBR
5. 951 55 913 640 x 512 17 463 34 939 69 892 512x512 21 829 43 674 87 365 512 x 320 34 926 69 879 139 784 512 x 224 49 895 99 827 199 692 320 x 192 93 138 186 345 372 758 256 x 256 87 317 174 698 349 461 256 x 144 155 230 310 575 621 264 256 x 128 174 634 349 397 698 922 256 x 64 349 269 698 794 1 397 845 128 x 128 349 269 698 794 1 397 845 128 x 64 698 538 1 397 589 2 795 690 128 x 48 931 384 1 863 452 3 727 587 128 x 16 2 794 154 5 590 357 11 182 762 64 x 16 5 588 309 11 180 714 22 365 525 Recording Time Rec Frames x 1 frame rate fps 68 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List 1 024 576 Horizontal resolution 1 024 960 896 832 768 704 640 576 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 2 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 4 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 5 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 6 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 7 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 8 000 Shutter 9 000
6. Frame No The trigger operation in TWO STAGES mode is START mode Control of the switching of the low speed high speed frame rate is done by inputting a TTL signal to the GENERAL IN connector There is only one section of high speed recording within the recording time GENERAL_IN Input H High speed setting operation from next frame GENERAL_IN Input L Low speed setting operation from next frame When the polarity is positive 31 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode EES NN The more you increase the frame rate or shutter speed of the camera the more the amount of light entering the camera decreases making the displayed image darker Low light mode is a function that temporarily increases the exposure time making the displayed image easier to see to enable you to focus and setup camera 3 7 VARIABLE Setting In the recording conditions settings the frame rate and resolution can be set to the desired value following the conditions listed below m FRAMERATE can be set from 79frame rates between 60 fps 50fps for PAL and 500 000fps m The size of the resolution can be set in 64 horizontal and 16 vertical increments And horizontal position can be set in 32 horizontal increments e In case of the VARIABLE setting vertical position cannot be set anywhere a Supplement e The ra
7. Gigabit Ethernet interface is connected LED FLASHING Data is transferring LED OFF The Gigabit Ethernet interface is not connected m TRIGGER Yellow LED ON A trigger signal is present being input The LED will illuminate for 0 1 second when a trigger signal puls is input LED OFF The trigger signal is not present m IRIG Green LED ON The IRIG GPS signal is present being input LED OFF The IRIG GPS signal is not present m SYNC MODE Red LED ON In external synchronization mode synchronized to an external signal LED OFF In internal synchronization mode synchronized to the internal signal m SYNC IN Yellow LED ON A synchronization signal is present being input LED OFF A synchronization signal is not present m REC READY Yellow LED ON Ready to record LED FLASHING ENDLESS recording The REC Red LED is also flashing LED OFF Not ready to record m REC Red LED ON Ready to record The case of ENDLESS recording mode LED FLASHING Recording LED OFF Not recording lllumination blinking in operational states m During low light mode all the LEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink at a regular interval m When calibration is run from USER SW or the LCD remote controller the LEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink alternately from right to left three times and from left to right three times m During the Gigabit Ethernet interface initializationLEDs other than P
8. J OJ OJ OJ OJ OJ OJ 0 0 2000 O O J O J O OJ O TO J O J O JO J OJ O O J 0 3000 O O O O J OJ OT O J O O O O O OL O 3 600 O O J O J O J O J O J OJ O OJ OJ OJ OJ 0 0 O O J O J O J O J OJ O JO JO JOJO O_O O O O O O O J O O J O J O J O O O Il O O O J O O O O O 0 O O O O O O The circle indicates a possible setting The green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting 66 512x320 64x16 64 x 16 128 x 16 128 x 32 128 x 64 128 x 96 128 x 128 128 x 128 192 x 128 256 x 64 256 x 128 256 x 256 320 x 128 O O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ O O O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ 0 OJO JOJO O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O OJ OJ O J OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O OJ OT OJ OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O 320 x 160 320 x 192 320 x 240 320 x 288 512 x 352 512 x 384 O O OJ OJ O J OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ O O O O OJ O OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O OJ OJ O J OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ O OJO OJO O J OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ O O O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ
9. POS Outputs an interval signal during recording at H level Positive Polarity j i e 5V CMOS output REC NEG Outputs an interval signal during recording at L level Negative Polarity TRIG POS Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at H N CMOS output level Positive Polarity TRIG NEG Outputs the trigger signal received by the camera at L 5V CMOS output level Negative Polarity Outputs a signal at H level during the trigger wait state READY POS READY in START mode Only valid during START L CENTER END and MANUAL modes y Outputs a signal at L level during the trigger wait state READY NEG ENDLESS recording state in CENTER END MANUAL 5V CMOS output Only valid during START CENTER END and MANUAL modes Negative Polarity IRIG RESET POS Outputs the camera s internal IRIG reset signal 1PPS at H level 5V CMOS output Positive Polarity IRIG RESET NEG Outputs the camera s internal IRIG reset signal 1PPS at H level 5V CMOS output Negative Polarity A them 51 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual When using as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the output signals before using Chapter 3 Recording 3 17 Signal Delay E With the system you can set the signal delay time or pulsewidth for the various signals that are input and output Pulse width and delay settings for the various signals to input output are made with PFV or the LCD remote controller opti
10. Positive Polarity READY ON OFF is switched by a pulse input Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Negative Polarity Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Inputs a negative polarity READY signal Positive Polarity READY ON OFF is switched by a pulse input Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Negative Polarity Menu Display Contents READY POS READY NEG A When using the camera as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the input signals before using them ER Reference e For the details of an EVENT POS NEG setup refer to 3 18 Event Marker Function page 53 50 3 16 2 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section 3 13 Input Output Signal Types are shown in the chart below There are three GENERAL OUT connectors and individual settings can be made for each connector Menu Display Contents Signal Type SYNC POS Outputs a positive polarity vertical synchronization Tov CMOS output signal Positive Polarity SYNC NEG Outputs a negative polarity vertical synchronization 5V CMOS output signal Negative Polarity EXPOSE POS Outputs the sensor s exposure interval at H level See GMOS onus Positive Polarity EXPOSE NEG Outputs the sensor s exposure interval at L level ge le layan DUDU Negative Polarity j 5V CMOS output REC
11. below RANGE TARGET VALUE If the image level being output the average value of the area set with AREA is or the function operates as below For position Since the image level being output is higher than the range TARGET VALUE RANGE the function operates to close the shutter shorten the exposure time If position The image level being output is lower than the range TARGET VALUE RANGE so the function operates to open the shutter lengthen the exposure time If position The image level being output is within the range of TARGET VALUE RANGE so the operation of the shutter is not varied e The DS SHUTTER function is inactive while the AUTO EXPOSURE function is being used e When the RANGE setting is a small value the range of the desired image output level narrows e If the RANGE value is made smaller than necessary the image level is difficult to place in the desired position In this case the variable shutter operation cannot place the image level in the desired position and a phenomenon occurs where the image output level is unstable When a situation like this occurs it can be resolved by adjusting RANGE to a larger value 25 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 5 Selecting the Trigger Mode EE AAA With the system in order to reliably capture high speed phenomena many kinds of trigger modes have been made available These trigger modes are ex
12. has had its brightness converted 34 D1 Gain 1x The input is always linear output This LUT is used for normal conditions 6 D2 Gamma 0 6 This LUT is 0 6 gamma correction D3 Gamma 0 45 This LUT is 0 45 gamma correction 35 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording D4 Gain 2x The gain is doubled and you can display the dark areas of the image emphasized gt D5 Gain 4x The gain is doubled and you can display the dark areas of the image emphasized This LUT emphasizes the dark portions even more than D4 Out a vd KERS AN n n e D6 Reverse Gradation The input gradation is reversed and then displayed a 36 3 10 1 Using a Custom LUT Creating a LUT pattern is done with PFV El Reference e For the creation method of a LUT pattern refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 3 11 Edge Enhancement Function With the system s edge enhancement setting you can enhance the edges in the recorded image in three steps Menu Display Contents OFF Edge enhancement off LEVEL1 Edge enhancement set to weak LEVEL2 Edge enhancement set to medium LEVEL3 Edge enhancement set to strong 3 12 Partition Memory amp Record EE EE EE EE EE AAA The system contains internally 8 GB standard or a maximum of 32 GB of high capacity memory for recording use This recording mem
13. ken n ek ee ee ee 38 3 13 5 GENERAL IN Connector cuisine 39 3 13 6 GENERAL OUT 1 2 3 ConneCtOF ee sees ee ee se se ee ee ee ee ee kk kulk ke ee ee ee 39 3 14 Using External Triggers Ee is ei Eege ki edie 40 3 14 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal esse se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 40 3 14 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals ese ee ee keze 42 3 15 Using External Synchronization Signals iese ee ee ke ee ee Ge Re ee ee AA ee ee 43 3 15 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal 43 3 15 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal 43 3 15 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM SA4 Systems esse see se ee ee ee ee 44 Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording ie ee ee GR Re ee AR Re ee GR Re ee ee nana 44 3 15 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices 46 Frame Rate Synchronized Recording ie es ee ee ee ee ee ee kek kk KA AA WAA 46 3 15 5 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras iss ee ee ee 49 Mixed Device Synchronized Recording ee RR Re Ee Re ee GR narran 49 3 16 GENERAL Signal Settings Ee siese ek eed et aes ened areas 50 3 16 1 GENERAL IN Signal Settings 0 0 00 ese se see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ke ee kk 50 3 16 2 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings ese se se see se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ke ee ee ee ke ee ee eke 51 3 17 SIGN Mel
14. mode Fitting image Adjusts the size of the image displayed on the video output to be the maximum for the current resolution Status Display Displays the status of camera settings on the video output Switch LIVE MEMORY Switches between LIVE and MEMORY states Record Ready Sets the record ready state Record Starts recording Low Light Turns low light mode ON OFF Performs black level calibration Press this button once and the LEDs on the back of the camera d illuminate back and forth from left to right and from right to left to Shading inform you of the ready state Afterwards with the sensor shielded press the button once more to complete calibration LCD Remote Controller Optional Setting Explanation OFF Does not assign a function FRAMERATE SEL Raises the frame rate FRESOLUTION SEL Lowers the resolution SHUTTER SEL Increases the shutter speed TRIGGER SEL Changes the trigger mode FIT The same function as the FIT key on the keypad STATUS The same function as the STATUS key on the keypad LIVE The same function as the LIVE key on the keypad REC READY The same function as the REC READY key on the keypad REC The same function as the REC key on the keypad LOW LIGHT The same function as the LOW LIGHT key on the keypad CALIBRATE The same function as the CALIBRATE key on the keypad 54 3 20 Using MCDL Mult
15. record count Setting the record count in RANDOM MANUAL mode is the same as setting the record count for RANDOM CENTER mode BA Reference e For how to setup of RANDOM Mode refer to 3 5 5 RANDOM Mode page 27 Setting the RANDOM MANUAL mode frame count To use RANDOM MANUAL mode the proportion of frames to record before and after the trigger must be set in advance before recording 30 3 5 9 TWO STAGES Mode TWO STAGES mode is a recording mode which can vary the frame rate during recording For example while continuously recording a shot of a basketball player as shown below unique recording is possible such as recording the scene by raising the time resolution at only the instant of the jump This section explains how recording in this mode works and how to use it 500 FPS 2000 FPS 500 FPS A Ge Ge RA A A ce ED AE AGE AGE TWO STAGES Mode Concept External Control Signal Input When using TWO STAGES mode first decide on the frame rate with which to record at high speed The low speed portion of the recording frame rate can be set as a proportion 1 2 1 4 or 1 80f the high speed frame rate The timing for the frame rate switch is controlled externally by a TTL signal Use the GENERAL IN connector for the TTL signal input TWO STAGES Mode Operation Diagram Relationship between GENERAL IN input and the recorded frames when set to x1 4 Trigger GENERAL IN REC Frame
16. 0 O O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O OJ OJ O J OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ O O O O J OJ O J OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O OJ OJ O J OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O O OJ O OJ OJ O OJ OJ OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O OJ OJ O J OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ O O O OJ OJ O OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OT O OJ OJ O OJ 0 O O O OJ O OJ OJ O OJ O OJ OJ OJ OJ OJ O OJ O O O O J OJ OJ OJ O OJ OJ OJ OJ O O O O OJ O O O O O O J O O OJ O O OJ O O OJ O 0 O O O O O O O J O O J OJ O 0 O O O O O O O O O The circle indicates a possible setting T he green items are the maximum resolution setting at that frame rate This table is the list of default settings Even finer settings are possible with the variable setting FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual 67 Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 5 Recordable Image Count Resolution BA EE 8G Model 16G Model 32G Model Rec Frames Rec Frames Rec Frames 1 024 x 1 024 5 457 10 918 21 841 1 024 x 800 6 985 13 975 27 956 1 024 x 752 7 431 14 867 29 741 1 024 x 640 8 731 17 469 34 946 1 024 x 512 10 914 21 837 43 682 896 x 896 7 127 14 261 28 527 896 x 848 7 531 15 068 30 142 896 x 704 9 071 18 150 36 307 768 x 768 9 701 19 410 38 829 640 x 640 13 970 27
17. 55 000 55 000 55 000 55 000 62 000 60 000 61 000 61 000 60 000 60 000 60 000 60 000 71 000 72 000 71 000 70 000 71 000 71 000 70 000 70 000 79 000 79 000 80 000 81 000 81 000 81 000 81 000 81 000 95 000 99 000 99 000 101 000 98 000 98 000 99 000 99 000 120 000 123 000 119 000 119 000 118 000 118 000 119 000 120 000 184 000 180 000 181 000 186 000 182 000 177 000 177 000 177 000 307 000 338 000 309 000 297 000 298 000 283 000 270 000 276 000 551 000 600 000 659 000 353 000 607 000 563 000 568 000 500 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 The unit in the chart is 1 x s 70 a Supplement e About the settable shutter Settable shutter speeds differ with the horizontal width of the maximum resolution of the frame rate being used Example 1 When using 3 600 fps The maximum resolution is 1 024x1 024 so the horizontal width is 1 024 Shutter speeds that can be set at this setting are listed in the column titled 1 024 see the chart Since the frame rate is 3 600 fps with a maximum exposure of 1 3 600 s the shutter speeds are listed below 1 3 600s 1 4 000s 1 5 000s 1 593 000s 1 1 000 000s Example 2 When using 6 000 fps The maximum resolution is 896x752 so the horizontal width is 896 Shutter speeds that can be set at this setting are listed in the column titled 896 Since the frame rate is 6 000
18. 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 speed 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 12 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 15 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 17 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 20 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 25 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 30 000 34 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 35 000 39 000 40 000 40 000 41 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 50 000 49 000 49 000 50 000 51 000 49 000 49 000 49 000 57 000 56 000 56 000 56 000 57 000 55 000 56 000 56 000 62 000 61 000 60 000 60 000 60 000 61 000 62 000 61 000 74 000 71 000 70 000 69 000 68 000 69 000 70 000 72 000 82 000 87 000 83 000 81 000 79 000 79 000 80 000 81 000 92 000 97 000 92 000 98 000 95 000 93 000 92 000 93 000 104 000 110 000 117 000 110 000 117 000 126 000 122 000 120 000 178 000 188 000 161 000 171 000 183 000 196 000 151 000 179 000 333 000 351 000 370 000 391 000 415 000 312 000 335 000 362 000 593 000 621 000 651 000 684 000 720 000 443 000 474 000 509 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 1 000 000 The unit in the chart is 1 x s 69 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications
19. ATE OSTRE 1 STATUS O ABT PLAYBACK OLIE OR ENO E START NVOFF BI 74 88 1 Dimensions with Tripod Adapter mm 154 4 e 8 88 1 Land 9 E G Ke f cl Photrom S F a ji ig Caan eT TOT y O N EEN EECHER 4 vl i aa EE aa lt gt gt ec mam D om om Le e mowa JL 1 4 inch screw r d _ r TT Tau Tt 75 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 3 AC Power Supply Unit mm 0 8 y 35 153 68 76 42 5 3 Cleaning the Filter To prevent the buildup of heat the system circulates air into the camera body with a fan In order to lower the risk that dirt and dust in the air will enter the camera the air vent a
20. FASTCAM SA4 pa Hardware Manual Revision 1 00E Photron e The copyright of this manual is held by Photron Limited e Product specifications and manual contents can change without advanced notification e This manual was created taking every possible measure to ensure the accuracy of its contents However if you find a section which is unclear a mistake or an omission please contact Photron Limited using the contact information provided at the end of the manual e Photron Limited bears no responsibility for the results of using the product or from following the instructions in this manual E Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Photron s high speed camera system the FASTCAM SA4 referred to below as the system This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the system Before using the system please read the entire manual If any part of this manual is unclear contact Photron using the contact information printed at the back of the manual After you finish reading the manual store it in a safe place along with the warranty card and refer back to it when necessary e Manual Notation The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual Icon Symbol Description This symbol indicates supplementary items to be aware of a Supplement when using the system This symbol indicates the location of a reference This symbol indicates content that should alw
21. OWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink alternately from right to left and from left to right a number of times BA Reference e For how to initialize the Gigabit Ethernet interface refer to 4 1 5 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Initialization page 62 2 2 4 Interchangeable Lens Mounts The lens mount on the system can be changed according to the recording purpose There are 3 types of interchangeable lens mounts Nikon F mount C mount and Lens Mount with Filter Changer optional How to change the lens mount Nikon F mount C mount 1 Remove the four M5 bolts with the hexagonal holes using the hexagonal wrench 2 Remove the Nikon F mount as a unit 3 Install the C mount unit using the bolts with hexagonal holes 4 After installation always verify that the unit is not loose and does not rattle C Mount Nikon F Mount Standard 9 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 5 LCD Remote Controller Optional The system can be operated while checking the monitor by connecting the optional LCD remote controller to the KEYPAD connector on the rear of the camera body The LCD remote controller is also hot pluggable it can be plugged into and unplugged from the camera while the power is on ad hd h hd EEN me ms BE ago mue l Tris Camera Body Connector Keypad Connector Camera Body ene Signal Model Name Model Name Manufacurer Ma
22. R GND H VBS GND J VBS K When using the connector pins directly refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring is correct Incorrect wiring can cause malfunction The voltage on pin A 12V OUT is used to power the LCD remote controller do not use it for other purposes BA Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 7 1 Contact Information page 82 11 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 7 VO Port Connector By inputting an external trigger or synchronization signal and by outputting exposure timing or synchronization signal these signals can be used as a part of the system The input output signal connectors on the system have been bundled into a single connector the I O PORT connector and it is possible to connect to and access each type of signal by using the specialized multi connector S A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the various connectors Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both devices the input device and the output device PTO2A 16 26P 023 ER Reference e For the signal which can be inputted refer to 3 13 Input Output Signal Types page 38 12 Camera Body Cable Connector Input H 5 Conector
23. The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is compliant to the 1000BASE T specification up to 100 m One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 Photron Gigabit Ethernet interface equipped cameras using a hub When connecting multiple devices connect through a switching hub that can connect at 1000BASE T The maximum length of the cable that connects the system or PC to the switching hub is also 100 m Settings mOn the System mOn the PC IP Address Setting IP Address Setting Packet Size Time Out Length Communications Port e The system is only 1000BASE T compatible When using a PC compatible with only 10BASE T or 100BASE TX the PC must be connected through a 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T compatible switching hub e The system s factory default IP address is below IP ADDRESS gt 192 168 0 10 NETMASK gt 255 255 255 0 GATEWAY ADDRESS gt 0 0 0 0 PORT gt 2000 Fixed not changeable a Supplement e Photron recommends using an STP cable over long distances or in noisy locations El Reference e For the setting method of IP address for camera system refer to 4 1 2 Setting the IP Address page 61 e For the setting method of control PC refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 60 4 1 1 Connecting the System and a PC Connect the LAN cable to the system as shown below E Insert the LAN cable into the GIGABIT ETHER connector 4 1 2 Setting the IP Addre
24. air is shipped the shipping expense is covered by Photron Warranty Period 1 year from the day of purchase Warranty Exceptions The following exceptions will result in fee based repair even within the warranty period 1 When the warranty card is not presented 2 When the prescribed items on the warranty card are not completed or they have been overwritten or the name of the dealer is missing 3 Damage or malfunction as a result of fire earthquake water damage lightning other natural disasters pollution or the effects of abnormal voltage 4 Damage or malfunction as a result of dropping or mishandling during shipment or when moving after purchase or misuse 5 Consumable goods cables 6 When repair adjustment or alternation done by an entity other than Photron service has been performed on the system or damage or malfunction that is determined to be attributed to a fault in the use the product For inquires related to malfunction contact the dealer where the product was purchased or the nearest Photron office MA Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 7 1 Contact Information page 82 80 Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information 81 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information 22 For inquires related to PFV contact Photron at the contact information listed below Additionally the following items will be verified w
25. anced almost a full frame The range of this overlap also cannot be known On the other hand in RANDOM RESET mode the camera s internal record timing signal is reset by the trigger input and operates anew For this reason the trigger input time and the timing of the start of the first frame are the same The interval from when the trigger is input until the exposure begins is approximately 2 3 us 28 3 5 7 RANDOM CENTER Mode RANDOM CENTER mode is a trigger mode similar to RANDOM mode where each time a trigger is input only a predetermined number of frames are saved to memory The difference between this mode and RANDOM mode is that in RANDOM mode the number of specified frames are recorded directly after the trigger signal whereas in RANDOM CENTER mode at the timing of the trigger signal the frames before and after the trigger remain in the recording memory For example this function is convenient for a subject which is an irregular and repeated phenomenon which can have a trigger output produced for each cycle or occurrence and you want to check the action before and after the trigger timing The number of frames recorded each time the trigger is input can be set as desired in one frame increments from one frame to the maximum of all the recordable frames available 4 frames 4 frames 2 frames 2 frames 2 frames 2 frames Setting the RANDOM CENTER mode frame count Setting the frame count in RANDOM CENTER mode is the sam
26. ays be read Important This symbol indicates instructions that should always be Caution followed when using the system or things to be careful of when using the system This symbol indicates a space you to use for making notes 180 Sg noon This symbol is used to indicate the names of items ona screen or references dialog names and connectors This symbol is used to indicate menu names and sub menu names e Using the Manual This section explains the layout of the manual Introduction The introduction explains the manual and safety precautions Chapter 1 Overview This chapter gives an overview of the system and an explanation of its features 9 Chapter 2 Setup This chapter gives an overview of the components that make up the system It also explains basic keypad operation and a list of items that should be checked before using the system Chapter 3 Recording This chapter explains operations related to recording 9 Chapter 4 Connecting a PC This chapter explains the procedure for connecting the system to a PC Refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual for additional details on using a PC to control the system 0 Chapter 5 Product Specifications This chapter explains the system s specifications 9 Chapter 6 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty Chapter 7 Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if
27. d through from the camera If the system is in a mode other than LIVE mode check Live on the camera control panel 2 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel 3 Set GENERAL OUT1 m For the LCD Remote Controller Optional 1 Press the LCD remote controller s MENU key and the menu list is displayed 2 Select GENERAL OUT1 from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD remote controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 3 From the menu select the signal to output from the master camera s GENERAL OUT1 connector Move the cursor to the SYNC POS item with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key to select 44 4 The master camera is set to output a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal from its GENERAL OUT1 connector Setting the Slave Camera Receives the Synchronization Signal Next set the synchronization signal input for the slave camera which will receive the synchronization signal supplied by the master camera Synchronization signal settings are made with the LCD remote controller optional or PFV m For PFV Standard 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode the image displayed is passed through from the camera If the system is in a mode other than LIVE mode check Live on the camera control panel 2 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel 3 Set SYNC IN to ON CAM POS m For the LCD Remote Controller Optiona
28. during steps 3 to 7 or the synchronization signal is lost the display shows NO SYNC INPUT If steps 3 through 7 are done inputting a signal over 500 000Hz the display shows OVER SYNC INPUT In either case you cannot record normally e A minute error occurs in the input synchronization signal due to the construction of the internal circuitry of this function An error of 18 5 ns occurs for the input synchronization signal in the actual operation Since the frame rate display value on the monitor is in 1Hz units the error may be shown larger than the actual operation an error of about 1 5Hz is produced For example when performing external device synchronization inputting a synchronization signal of 10000Hz the monitor display error is 10 000 Hz 1Hz 9 999 fps to 10 001 fps 48 3 15 5 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras Mixed Device Synchronized Recording Using the function frame rate synchronization recording in the previous section 3 15 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording mixed type synchronized recording can be performed with Photron s other high speed cameras except for some older products Basic Process 1 Decide the master camera the source of the synchronization signal and the slave camera the camera that will operate according to the synchronization signal from the master Basically by making the master camera the camera w
29. e KA KAKA KAKA KAKA KAKA ee 3 65 RANDOM MOde siii einen ena ae Ds neb Eie eie 3 5 6 RANDOM RESET Mode 3 5 7 RANDOM CENTER Mode esse kk ee ee ee ee kek ee ee Re ee ee KA ee KAK 3 5 8 RANDOM MANUAL Mode ee ees kk k kek kek ee ee ee ee 3 5 9 TWO STAGES Mode ieee te ee ee te eran etna ee tenet reat anar ee KK KA KA KA 31 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode egen cede ee ae eee ee ated eee 32 3 7 VARIABLE Setting iese ese ee ee ee ee ke ee ee Re ee GR Re ee kk Re ee GR Re ee a kk ka kk a kk KA kk K k kk ee ee ee 32 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models On 33 3 8 1 Using Preset White Balance Color Models Only 33 3 8 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Oni 33 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only ee ee ee ee 34 3 10 LUT Look Up Table Operations ee ee ee Re ee ee GR nc kk RA ee ee KE KAKA KK KA 34 310 1 Using a Custom LU T RE 37 3 11 Edge Enhancement FUNCION 1 sesse gies EENS Be VEE eii ESO 37 3 12 Partition Memory amp Record 37 3 13 Input Output Signal Tvpes iese ee Ee aa ee klan ka k ede ee ee ee a 38 3 13 1 TRIG TTL IN ConnectOF ees ee ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee kk KAKA kK KA 38 3 13 2 TRIG TILOUT Connector iss Ee ASE Ee Ee EE EE Ge BEE eg Ee ORE kulek ak na in 38 3 13 3 TRIG SW IN Connector ee ee ee ee Ee AA ee kk kk kk kK KAKA kK KA 38 3 13 4 SYNC IN Connechor ee ee ee a ee AET ee ee kake
30. e as setting the frame count for RANDOM mode El Reference e For how to setup of RANDOM Mode refer to 3 5 5 RANDOM Mode page 27 Setting the RANDOM CENTER mode record count The number of trigger inputs that can be accepted in RANDOM CENTER mode is a maximum of 10 Set the number of trigger inputs in advance and the recording operation can be ended when that amount of trigger inputs is finished 29 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 5 8 RANDOM MANUAL Mode RANDOM MANUAL mode is a trigger mode similar to RANDOM mode where each time a trigger is input only a predetermined number of frames are saved to memory The difference between this mode and RANDOM mode is that in RANDOM mode the number of specified frames are recorded directly after the trigger input whereas in RANDOM MANUAL mode at the timing of the trigger input the frames before and after the trigger each specified as desired remain in the recording memory For example this function is convenient for a subject which is an irregular and repeated phenomenon which can have a trigger output produced for each cycle or occurrence and you want to check the action before and after the trigger timing The number of frames recorded each time the trigger is input can be set as desired in one frame increments from one frame to the maximum of all the recordable frames available 4 frames 4 frames TEER ELFO gt GE Setting the RANDOM MANUAL mode
31. e or cause a fire m Do not place the system in a location prone to oily smoke or steam or in a location with a lot of humidity or dust Oil moisture and dust conduct electricity which can cause a fire or electric shock m Ambient temperature 0 40 C humidity 85 RH or lower maximum altitude 2 000m or lower In addition if exceeding these limits use in a condensation free environment Doing so can cause malfunction m Do not store the equipment in a location where the temperature goes below 20 C or higher than 60 C m This device is for indoor use do not use it outdoors Do not use in a location that has dust Doing so can cause malfunction m When shipping remove the connecting cable and use the original packaging or a dedicated carrying case Do not ship the equipment in an environment where the temperature goes below 20 C or higher then 60 C Also prevent from condensation from forming during shipment ia Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 About the System s Components and Accessories ii ee ee kek 2 151 Components E KN ee Ee e EE KA GT 2 2 Patt lu 2 2 1 Camera Body 2 2 2 Camera Body Part Names see ee ee ee Re ee ee Re ee Ge nn ee k kak wa ee Aa e 2 2 3 Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body 22 4 Interchangeable Lens Mounts 2 2 5 LCD Remote Controller Optional ee ee Re
32. ee ee 2 2 6 RS 422 Serial Control 22 1 VO PortConneetOf is Eers ER dis 2 2 8 Power Supply ConnecCtOF iese ee ee ee Ee Re Re Ee ee ee ee AR RA Re ee kk ee Ge Re de ee 2 3 DEVICE CONMECUONS iia EE EE krea ki 2 3 1 Connecting a Video Monttor ee ee ee ee ee Re ee Ge ENAKAN 2 3 2 Connecting the AC Power SupplY iese se ee ee Ge RR ee ee kk kk kak 2 3 3 Connecting the LCD Remote Controller Optional 2 3 4 Connecting ab Chapter 3 Recording 3 1 Image Initialization Calibration ee ee ee ee RA ee RA ee ee ee Re ee ak kk 31 1 Executing C alibi Le 3 1 2 Saving Calibration Settings iese ee ee ee ee ee kk kk kk 3 1 3 Loading Calibration Settings iese ee ee ee ee AA ee ee ee ee ee ee 3 2 Selecting the Frame Hate 3 3 Selecting the Resolution EE EES ES EE EER Re ENGER EGTE Re SE GE LEEK rrr 3 4 Selecting the Shutter speed ed eke ee EEN eg EO ESA ak Gee GEE AA ed KA KA AA KA 34 1 Changing SHUTTER MODE ee esse ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee kk ee ee ee kK 3 4 2 Setting Dual Slope Shutter function 3 4 3 AUTO EXPOSURE Operation iese dees ese ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee kk KEK kK KA 3 5 Selecting the Trigger Mode ESE EE ae ieee 3 51 START Mod is Ek See se gn ge ee a 3 5 2 CENTER Mode iese else iii ge Ge ed 3503 END es EE RE See EE RE EE a ak 3 5 4 MANUAL Mode ee ee ee ee ek Re ee ee ee ee kk kek k k e
33. en a trigger signal is input to GENERAL IN set the signal to be input from the menu in advance before using it A Use caution not to input more than specified voltage or current to the TRIG TTL IN and GENERAL IN trigger signal inputs as there is a risk of damage to the equipment El Reference e For the setting method of the signal inputted into GENERAL IN refer to 3 16 1 GENERAL IN Signal Settings page 50 40 TRIG TTL IN Circuit Diagram 5V TRIG_TTL_IN TRIG_TTL N o LO o lt co Ka a GND GENERAL TTL IN Circuit Diagram 5V gt SYNC SYNC_IN GENERAL_IN gt GENERAL N 3 0 1aF o lt a CO l a GND TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram 5V LL a x o MICROSD150 02 NFW31SP506X1E4 TRIG_SW__IN TRIG_SW GND 41 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 14 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals With the system you can externally output trigger signals Output is performed with the TRIG TTL OUT connector s dedicated trigger output system provided by the system and additionally output can also be optionally set from the GENERAL OUT connector External trigger signal output settings are also made by selecting SYNC IN OUT from the menu and TRIG TTL OUT or GENERAL OUT from the submenu Signal output is performed from the TRIG TTL OUT connector and the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section 2 2 7 VO Port Connector The chart below
34. etween the PC and the system is compliant to the 1000BASE T specification up to 100 m One PC can connect to a maximum of 64 Photron Gigabit Ethernet interface equipped cameras using a hub When connecting multiple devices connect through a switching hub that can connect at 1000BASE T The maximum length of the cable that connects the system or PC to the switching hub is also 100 m BA Reference e For operating instructions of Photron FASTCAM Viewer software refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 18 Chapter 3 Recording mmm 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 3 9 3 10 3 11 3 12 3 13 3 14 3 15 3 16 3 17 3 18 3 19 3 20 3 21 3 22 Image Initialization Calibration Selecting the Frame Rate Selecting the Resolution Selecting the Shutter Speed Selecting the Trigger Mode LOW LIGHT Mode VARIABLE Setting White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only LUT Look Up Table Operations Edge Enhancement Function Partition Memory amp Record Input Output Signal Types Using External Triggers Using External Synchronization Signals GENERAL Signal Settings Signal Delay Event Marker Function Using USER SW Programmable Switch Using MCDL Multi Channel Data Link IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization IRIG sync Operation 19 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 1 Image Initialization Calibrat
35. fps with a maximum exposure of 1 6 000 s the shutter speeds are listed below 1 6 000s 1 7 000s 1 8 000s 1 651 000s 1 1 000 000s Example 3 When created with variable frame rate resolution function When a setting of 10 000 fps and a resolution of 256x256 is created and used the maximum resolution is 256x256 Shutter speeds that can be set at this setting are listed in the column titled 256 Since the frame rate is 10 000 fps with a maximum exposure of 1 10 000 s the shutter speeds are listed below 1 10 000s 1 12 000s 1 15 000s 1 607 000s 1 1 000 000s 71 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 Dimensions Le 5 2 1 Camera Body mm 286 5 280 5 S 38 Er EE A est C La 4 e d EI Sia Os Er S C k E rl 5 d d D A y Ke ses V Il Qm A E gt C 3 c gt is l gt Si N N r C o c o E amp 2 7 lt I IN ri L N e By A 252 72 6 M6 DEPTH6
36. hen inquiring so please prepare them in advance Company school or organization name customer contact name contact phone number contact e mail Contact Information Product Name FASTCAM SA4 Serial Number Check on the nameplate seal Condition of the system and what is known about it PHOTRON USA INC 9520 Padgett Street Suite 110 San Diego CA 92126 4426 USA Phone 800 585 2129 or 858 684 3555 Fax 858 684 3558 E mail image photron com In Americas and Antipodes www photron com PHOTRON EUROPE LIMITED The Barn Bottom Road West Wycombe Buckinghamshire In Europe HP14 4BS U K Africa and India Phone 44 0 1494 48 1011 Fax 44 0 1494 48 7011 E mail image photron com www photron com PHOTRON LIMITED Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda Ku Tokyo 102 0071 Japan In other areas Phone 81 3 3238 2107 Fax 81 3 3238 2109 E mail image photron co jp www photron co jp FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Revision 1 00E Publication Date Aug 2009 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0071 2009 PHOTRON LIMITED All rights reserved Printed in Japan Control No E0908103644U
37. i Channel Data Link The system supports an optional MCDL Multi Channel Data Link analog waveform synchronized recording unit The waveform data analog 4 ch max digital 6 ch output from the MCDL is sampled synchronized with the image and can be saved The sampling rate is 10 times the frame rate and the timing of the sample is 1 10th of the interval of each frame rate The saved data can be played as a waveform image the Photron FASTCAM VIEWER PFV software Additionally it can easily be played on the VIDEO display e About MCDL IRIG restrictions There is a large capacity of memory for images so with a low resolution setting the total number of images that can be acquired increases and the same amount of data cannot be saved in the MCDL IRIG save data memory If the resolution is set to these settings MCDL ON and MCDL IRIG ON is not valid even if it is selected Also if MCDL ON or MCDL IRIG ON is set when the resolution is lowered to the resolutions setting the MCDL ON and MCDL IRIG ON setting is cleared Restrictions for 8 GB model only Restriction IRIG MCDL IRIG MCDL 64x48 or lower total 3 072 pixels or lower O x x 64x64 or upper total 8 192 pixels or upper O O O Restrictions for 16 GB model only Restriction IRIG MCDL 128x48 or lower total 6 144 pixels or lower x 128x64 or upper total 8 192 pixels or upper O Restrictions for 32 GB model on
38. ion In order to maximize the high image quality of the system it is necessary to correct the non uniformity in each pixel that is inherent in the image sensor The system is equipped with a function to correct the output value for each pixel using the black level as a standard Using a uniform black image as the standard perform correction calibration to zero the dark signal for all the pixels and this makes it possible to obtain faithful image output for the input light level e In order to obtain faithful image output execute the calibration when the following settings are changed m When the frame rate is changed m When the shutter speed is changed m When the resolution is changed Also depending on the settings phenomena such as the following may occur m Fixed pattern noise like horizontal or vertical bands appears m A portion of the screen is clear but noise appears in the area around it These phenomena can be resolved by executing the calibration again 3 1 1 Executing Calibration Calibration is executed from the LCD remote controller optional or from PFV E Reference e For the procedure of performing this function refer to LCD Remote Controller User s Manual or Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 3 1 2 Saving Calibration Settings The black image data obtained by executing the calibration can be saved as one pattern internally in the system a Supplement e The save process might take a fe
39. ion displays its effect when recording in an environment where the subject s amount of light changes When using this function the following four items must be set in advance AREA TARGET VALUE RANGE SHUTTER Each of these settings is explained below AREA Sets the image area The auto exposure function operates so that the average value of the image output level in the area specified here becomes the desired image output level 0 TARGET VALUE Sets the desired image output level Set this value as a 10 bit gradation 0 1023 RANGE Gives the desired image output level a range Set this value as a 10 bit gradation 0 1023 The auto exposure function operates so that the average value of the image output level in the area specified here becomes the desired image output level SHUTTER Sets the maximum exposure time Set in order to prevent subject blur from an exposure time that is too long e The Auto Exposure function keeps a constant image brightness by varying the shutter speed sensor s exposure time Therefore the image may deteriorate as the shutter speed varies from the calibrated setting while using this function Please refer to 3 1 Image Initialization Calibration page 20 for details 24 e When the auto exposure function is operating the camera will not perform a shutter operation with an exposure time longer than the shutter value set here These settings are shown in the diagram
40. is explained here by comparing its operation with the normal mode RANDOM RESET mode is a mode to improve the temporal accuracy of the record start timing and the timing of the trigger input where to put it simply with the input of the trigger signal at the timing that it is input the camera s record timing is reset Trigger Signal TRIGGER IN l m RANDOM Mode Operation Record Timing Signal J l vertical Synchronization Signal i 1 NAVAL ECT A The camera s intemal record timing signal vertical synchronization signal is not changed for the trigger signal input The frame exposed when the trigger signal is input is recorded as the first frame Adeviance occurs between the trigger signal and the intemal frame timing m RANDOM RESET Mode Operation Record Timing Signal 3 k l l vertical Synchronization Signal MA Frames r EE The record timing signal vertical synchronization signal is reset by the trigger input When the camera is set to the normal RANDOM mode the same as START mode and RANDOM RESET mode the difference in the recording operation for the trigger input is shown graphically In the normal RANDOM mode and START mode the camera starts recording when the trigger is input but the internal record timing signal is independent and it operates regardless of when the trigger is input For this reason there may be situations where the start time of the first frame when the trigger is input is adv
41. it Ethernet interface which permits full camera control and data download possible via connection to a PC the external synchronization trigger signals input output connector and the interface for the IRIG time code MCDL analog synchronized waveform synchronized recording unit Side Rear 2 2 2 Camera Body Part Names F Mount Duct filter POWER SW Power Switch GIGABIT ETHER Gigabit Ethernet LAN Cable Connector 100VA Power Supply Connector KEYPAD KEYPAD Connector Front T STE SINE AR me ma E SN TE e E Co o USERI USER 2 USERS POWER GIGABIT ETHER o USER 4 1 0 PORT Handle Handle Status Indicator LEDs USER SW Programmable Switch VO PORT AN VO Port Connector VIDEO OUT Video Output Connector SDI SDI Output Connector FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 3 Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body There are a number of LEDs on the rear of the system s camera body These LEDs indicate the status of the system The function of each LED is explained here POWER IF TRIGGER IRIG SYNC SYNC REC REC LINK TRANS MODE IN READY m POWER Green LED ON Power On LED OFF Power Off m IF LINK TRANS Red LED ON The
42. ith the lowest maximum frame rate that can be set you can avoid setting a synchronization signal speed the slave camera cannot receive 2 Connect the master camera s V SYNC output connector to the slave camera s V SYNC input connector with a BNC cable select the synchronization signal output polarity on the master camera and then set the slave camera to be operated by that signal For camera models that can perform synchronized recording or for detailed instructions on making the settings contact Photron at the contact information in 7 1 Contact Information 49 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 16 GENERAL Signal Settings 222222 3 16 1 GENERAL IN Signal Settings Details of the signals output from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section 3 13 Input Output Signal Types are shown in the chart below Signal Input Signal Conditions Isolated IC Input OV 12V EVENT POS Inputs a positive polarity event signal H level 4 5 12V Positive Polarity Isolated IC Input OV 12V EVENT NEG Inputs a negative polarity event signal H level 4 5 12V Negative Polarity Isolated IC Input OV 12V TRIG POS Inputs a positive polarity trigger signal H level 4 5 12V Positive Polarity Isolated IC Input OV 12V TRIG NEG Inputs a negative polarity trigger signal H level 4 5 12V Negative Polarity Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Inputs a positive polarity READY signal
43. ken with the system using the high speed image sensor which has a maximum size of 1 024x1 024 pixels By reducing the resolution images can be taken with even higher frame rates or the recording duration can be extended accordingly BA Reference e For more information of relation between Frame Rate and Resolution refer to 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution page 66 21 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 Selecting the Shutter Speed The shutter speed is independent of the frame rate and it is possible to control the exposure time in the frame using the electric shutter By making an exposure that is of a shorter period than the frame rate high speed objects can be photographed blur free The shutter speed can be set from 1 frame sec to a maximum of 1 1 000 000sec approximately 1u sec e The numerical value of 0 xxx S display serves as actual exposure time e The numerical value of 1 xxx S display is round figure It differs from actual exposure time a little El Reference e For more information of Shutter Speed refer to 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List page 69 3 4 1 Changing SHUTTER MODE By switching between MODE1 and MODE2 on the SHUTTER MODE submenu on the SHUTTER menu the shutter speed value first used when the frame rate is changed can be set MODE1 Changing the frame rate automatically sets the shutter speed to 1 frame s MODE2 Changing the frame
44. l 1 Input the slave camera s synchronization Connect the slave camera s SYNC IN connector with the master camera s GENERAL OUT1 connector using a BNC cable When the synchronization signal is input to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED yellow on the rear of the slave camera illuminates 2 Set the synchronization signal type that slave camera will receive Press the LCD remote controller s MENU key and the menu list is displayed 3 Select SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD remote controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 4 The output previously set on the master camera has positive polarity POSITIVE therefore it is necessary to make the setting on the slave camera controller the same positive polarity POSITIVE Move the cursor to the ON CAM POS item with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key to select e If steps 2 to 3 are completed when no synchronization signal is being input the camera will not operate normally As detailed in the procedure make the settings when the signal is being input 45 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 15 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices Frame Rate Synchronized Recording With the system in addition to the frame rate preset in the system a function has been provided where you can receive a synchronization signal externally set the frame rate with that frequency and record In this way for exam
45. l during recording TRIG POS NEG Outputs the trigger signal the camera received READY POS NEG Outputs a signal that indicates the recording ready state EXPOSE POS NEG BA Reference e For details refer to 3 16 2 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings page 51 39 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 14 Using External Triggers TE With the system you can record by receiving various trigger signals matched to the recording application The trigger signals that can be used on the system are explained here along with a description of how to use them 3 14 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal The external trigger signals that can be used with the system and their input system are listed below External trigger signal input settings are also made by selecting SYNC IN OUT from the menu and TRIG TTL IN or GENERAL IN from the submenu The signals input from the TRIG TTL IN and GENERAL IN connectors are explained in section 2 2 1 VO Port Connector Connector Name Men Signal Input System g TRIG POS Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Positive Polarity TRETIE Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V TRIG NEG ed Ge Negative Polarity TRIG POS Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Positive Polarity PENN Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V TRIG NEG eee BEE Negative Polarity TRIG SW IN None Contact signal Wh
46. ly Restriction IRIG MCDL 64x16 total 1 024 pixels x 128x96 or lower total12 288 pixels or lower x 128x112 total 14 336 pixels x 128x128 or upper total16 384 pixels or upper O O Recordable X Not recordable 55 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 21 IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization RT The system supports IRIG B input and can add an IRIG code to each recorded frame The sample timing for the IRIG code is once each frame The recorded IRIG code is displayed on the VIDEO display or with the Photron FASTCAM VIEWER software 9 IRIG Code Input Specification Connector BNC Code Format IRIG B 122 Analog Amplitude 1 2Vp p min 8 0Vp p Modulation Ratio 2 1 to 4 1 a Supplement e IRIG Time Code is used when synchronizing a camera with external equipment in time It is a convenient function when apparatus is physically separated e When the IRIG code is being input the IRIG code is displayed in white and is displayed to the left e The IRIG offset time is also displayed below it When the IRIG code is not being input the IRIG code is displayed in grey At that time the counter is the camera s internal counter and it continues to count 56 3 22 IRIG sync Operation De This camera system supports IRIG sync operation in which the sensor drive signal is synchronized with the input of IRIG B signal How IRIG s
47. m in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power outlet or wiring equipment used Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat m Do not insert metallic objects inside or pour liquids such as water on the system Doing so can cause fire electric shock or malfunction from short circuit or heat Do not disassemble or modify the system There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands Doing so can cause electric shock m Not fully plugging in the power cable can cause fire from electric shock or heat m When something is wrong with the system unplug the power cable immediately When a foreign substance or liquid such as metal or water gets inside When the outer case is broken or damaged such as from a fall When the system produces smoke a strange smell or strange sound Using the system in these conditions might cause a fire or electric shock ER O 9 9 O m Always unplug the system when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period of time Leaving or storing the system connected to the power source might cause fire from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge m Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot The trunk and inside of a car can get especially hot in summer Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorat
48. more 2 The LEDs on the rear of the camera body will illuminate back and forth from left to right and from right to left and inform you that the initialization of the Gigabit Ethernet interface has completed normally 62 Chapter 5 Product Specifications _g EET 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Dimensions 5 3 Cleaning the Filter 63 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 Specifications EE 5 1 1 Product Specifications lmage Sensor Sensor Resolution CMOS image sensor 1 024 x 1 024 pixels Frame Rate When full frame 3 600fps max When a frame segment 500 000 fps max Lens Mount F mount C mount Lens Mount with Filter Changer optional Recording Color Depth Monochrome 12bit Color RGB each 12 bit Bayer color filter method Shutter Method Electronic shutter Recording Method IC memory Recording Memory Capacity 8 GB model 1 16 GB model 2 32 GB model 3 START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM Trigger Method RANDOM RESET RANDOM CENTER RANDOM MANUAL TWO STAGE Gain Gerra Hardware LUT on camera Controllable via LCD Remote Controller or software Image Output Customization Customizable LUT brightness is changeable External Synchronization Input Signal 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable External Synchronization 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable Ou
49. nd exhaust vent are fitted with filters Clean the filters and the area around the filters regularly in order to keep the system in top condition 1 The cover of both ends on a handle is opened and two screws which have fasten down the handle are removed 2 Remove the hex bolts that hold on the duct from both locations 3 Clean the filters duct and the area around the fans Do not remove any of the screws on the camera body except for the screws in the locations shown in the diagram above The risk of problems can be lowered by cleaning the filters However problems caused by the effects of heat from not cleaning the filters are exempted from warranty service even if they occur during the system s warranty period The filters reduce the risk that dirt and dust will enter the camera body but there is no guarantee that it will eliminate problems caused by dirt and dust 77 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 78 Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty 79 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty RT This system has been shipped having undergone rigorous testing However in the unlikely event that it malfunctions due to a manufacturing defect it will be repaired at no charge within the warranty period When submitting the system for repair be sure to include the warranty card with the system In addition when the system to rep
50. nge cannot be moved in the vertical direction with the system s variable setting e VARIABLE settings made in each mode cannot be read in the other modes and vice versa All settings that cannot be read are displayed in gray 32 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only E On digital video cameras photographing white as pure white is described as having the appropriate white balance On the system s color models as well in order to take images with the correct color representation the white balance must be adjusted for the color temperature of the light source used The intensity of each color R G and B can be adjusted on this system By adjusting the balance of those three colors to match the light source used the appropriate white balance can be achieved Two methods are available for adjusting the white balance preset and user editable white balance These methods are explained in this section 3 8 1 Using Preset White Balance Color Models Only With the system there are two types of white balance presets 5100K 3100K for use with common light sources The suggested color temperature for these presets is listed below 5100K Daylight Outdoors 3100K Halogen Light Source 3 8 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Only User white balance can be set in order to achieve the most appropriate white balance for the light source used with the system and the conditions during recording The values set he
51. nufacurer PTO2A 12 10S 023 PTO6A 12 10P 023 KEYPAD Keypad signal Amphenol Amphenol Caution e LCD remote controller only support NTSC PAL video signal format When using the LCD remote controller please setup output video signal format as NTSC PAL Color bars will be displayed at the time of HD SDI setting a Supplement e The LCD remote controller is optional It is not included in the standard configuration e For how to operate the LCD Remote Controller refer to LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 10 2 2 6 RS 422 Serial Control The system supports serial control via an RS 422 connection through the KEYPAD connector By setting the STATUS OUT menu to ON the system status can be output via the serial connection For details check the command list Serial control commands are available as separate list of commands Please contact Photron or the distributor where the system was purchased regarding the command list Acable is also not offered as an accessory When using RS 422 control construct a cable using the pin diagram below for reference Keypad Pin Diagram EE l Pin Camera Body Connector Cable Connector eu Name Signal Name No Model Name Model Name cio Manufacturer Manufacturer 12V OUT A SIGNAL GND B RXD C RXD D KEYPAD TRIGGER SW E PTO2A 12 10S 023 PTO6A 12 10P 023 Not TXD F Amphenol Amphenol Specified TXD G POWE
52. onal The content of each setting is listed in the chart below Setting Item Setting Range Value TRIG TTL IN DELAY 0 60 s 100 ns units SYNC IN DELAY 0 1 frame rate s 100 ns units GENERAL IN DELAY 0 60 s 100 ns units TRIG OUT WIDTH 0 1 ms 100 ns units SYNC OUT DELAY 0 1 frame rate s 100 ns units SYNC OUT WIDTH 0 500 us 1 frame rate s at 2 000 fps or higher 100 ns units EXPOSE OUT DELAY 0 1 frame rate s 100 ns units SYNC OUT TIMES 0 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 20 30 x1 is standard output SYNC OUT TIMES Values 1 2 4 6 8 10 A value of 1 is normal output Set from the SYNC IN OUT menu SYNC OUT TIMES submenu Output a SYNC vertical synchronization signal from SYNC OUT that is SYNC of 30 times Example For a frame rate of 1 000 fps SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 2 1 000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output Example For a frame rate of 1 000 fps SYNC OUT TIMES setting of 4 1 000 fps Synchronization Signal SYNC OUT Output e When it is larger than 50 000FPS the setting becomes six or less e An accurate frequency is output but when SYNC OUT TIMES is set to a large value with a high frame rate the setting may result in frequency errors 52 e There are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function Frame Rate Restriction 60 000fps No Limit 60 001 fps 90 000fps x 30 Unusable 90 001fps
53. or Japan USA Canada etc and type SE standard for Germany France etc However when those cables cannot properly receive power when plugged in use the proper AC cable for the region s standards and verify that AC cable works properly For inquires regarding the recommended AC cable for each region contact that region s Photron branch office or the distributor 5 1 3 Options User Option LCD Remote Controller Lens Mount with Filter Changer 4 Output Trigger Box MCDL Analog Waveform Synchronized Recording Unit Dedicated Carrying Case Spare Power Supply Connector for custom cable construction LAN Connector Anti Dust Shell 65 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution 1 024x1 024 512x512 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 896 896 896 896 768 768 768 640 512 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1 024 896 800 640 512 896 752 640 512 768 640 512 640 512 SOPA O O O J O J OJ O J O J O J O J O J OJ O J O J O 60 O J O O J O J O J O J OJ OJ OJ OJ O J OJ O J O 126 O O J O J O J O J O J OJ O O O O O OL O 250 O J O J OJ O J OJ OJ O J O J O J OJ OJ OJ 0410 s00 O J O OJ O J O J OJ O J OJ OJ OJ OO O J O 1 000 O O J O J O J O J O
54. ory can be partitioned and assigned to each recording Memory is partitioned into equal sizes and a maximum of 64 partitions can be set The partitioned sections are managed by ID numbers Each section can be set with completely independent recording conditions so this feature is convenient when taking consecutive recordings with changed conditions 37 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 13 Input Output Signal Types With the system many signals can be input and output through the I O cable Signals that can be input and output from the I O cable are listed below S A signal other than the specified signal must not be input to the various connectors Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both devices the input device and the output device 3 13 1 TRIG TTL IN Connector The system recognizes an external TTL signal as a trigger during the READY or ENDLESS recording state Starting and stopping recording in the selected recording mode is controlled with this signal Input voltage is OV to 12V H level 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulsewidth is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommended 30 mA maximum 3 13 2 TRIG TTL OUT Connector A 5V TTL trigger signal is output for input to an external device 3 13 3 TRIG SW IN Connector This trigger is input during the READY or ENDLESS recording state by contact between the BNC connector s shield and a center pin s
55. plained in this section There are nine types of trigger modes which are listed below START CENTER END MANUAL RANDOM RANDOM RESET RANDOM CENTER RANDOM MANUAL TWO STAGES 3 5 1 START Mode START mode is a trigger mode that recording starts the instant the trigger is input the scene is recorded until the memory is full and then recording ends This mode is suitable for taking images of high speed phenomena that will happen and when it happens is known in advance For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory of two seconds of recording two seconds of high speed video is saved immediately after the trigger is input ET ges 3 5 2 CENTER Mode CENTER mode is a trigger mode where an equal amount of content recorded before and after the trigger is input is saved to memory This mode is suitable for viewing before and after an important instant For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory for two seconds of recording one second before and one second after the trigger was input is recorded for a total of two seconds of high speed video 2048 frames 2 0 sec 1024 frames 1 0 sec 1024 frames 1 0 sec AAT EE 26 3 5 3 END Mode END mode is a trigger mode where the content recorded immediately before the trigger is input is saved to memory This mode is suitable for recording a high speed phenomenon where it is hard to predict
56. ple the system can be synchronized with a dynamic body that spins at 1 350 revolutions a second to conduct high speed recording at 1 350 fps This can open up broad applications that were unavailable until now 9 Conceptual Diagram of External Synchronized Recording 1 350Hz Sync Pulse Generator This function using an external synchronization signal to synchronize the camera to the desired frame rate is explained here e When conducting frame rate synchronization recording with the system the signal that can be input must meet the following conditions m Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V positive polarity or negative polarity m 60 Hz 50 Hz for PAL to 500 000 Hz 9 Synchronization Signals That Can Be Input When conducting frame rate synchronization recording with the system the signal that can be input must meet the following conditions 46 O System Settings Frame rate synchronization signal settings on the system are made with the LCD remote controller optional or PFV m For PFV Standard 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode the image displayed is passed through from the camera If the system is in a mode other than LIVE mode check Live on the camera control panel 2 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel 3 Set SYNC IN to ON OTHERS POS NEG m For the LCD Remote Controller Optional 1 Input the synchronization
57. precautions for using the external synchronization signal are explained below 3 15 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal An external synchronization signal can be input with the system See the chart below for external synchronization input settings Menu Display Contents Signal Input Signal Conditions OFF Sets external synchronization off operates none independently Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal ee E FIAV ON CAM POS y P po any Sig H level 4 5 12V from the system id Positive Polarity Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal Isolated IC Input Ov 412V ON CAM NEG y galve poany sig H level 4 5 12V from the system Negative Polarity ON OTHERS POS Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal from an external device including other Photron products Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Positive Polarity ON OTHERS NEG Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal from an external device including other Photron products Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Negative Polarity 3 15 2 Outputting an External Synchronization Signal The system can externally output a synchronization signal Output of the external synchronization signal is performed from the GENERAL OUT connector explained in section 2 2 7 See the chart below for external synchronization output settings Menu Display Content
58. r lt 8 16GB Model gt 18V 36V IN A lt 32GB Model gt 20V 36V IN DC18 36V 100VA GND B PTO2A 8 4P 023 PTOGA 8 4S 424 GND C Amphenol Amphenol lt 8 16GB Model 18V 36V IN lt 32GB Model gt 20V 36V IN When using the connector pins directly refer to the chart above and ensure the wiring is correct If the wiring is incorrect not only is there the danger of the system malfunctioning but also of fire and electric shock Do not use a power supply which does not meet the system s specifications or a power supply you cannot guarantee the safety By using a power supply outside of the system specifications not only is there the danger of the system malfunctioning but also of fire and electric shock 14 2 3 Device Connections 2 3 1 Connecting a Video Monitor A video monitor connected to the camera controller can be used to check the live image camera pass through image Connect the video input connector according to the type of video signal to display on the monitor to the VIDEO OUT connector or the SDI connector with a BNC cable 00900 E ie a Ss eaa o e o VCR etc Video Device VIDEO OUT connector BNC The composite video NTSC PAL output SDI connector BNC The SDI Serial Digital Interface output 15 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 2 Connecting the AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC powe
59. r supply unit to the power connector ET NSS dT aand 1 Connect the AC power supply unit to the DC18 36V 100VA connector on the back of the camera body 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC power supply unit 3 Connect the AC cable to the power outlet BA Reference e For the specification of the power supply which can be used refer to 5 1 2 General Specifications page 65 16 2 3 3 Connecting the LCD Remote Controller Optional If you have the optional LCD remote controller connect it by plugging the LCD remote controller connector into the connector labeled KEYPAD on the rear of the camera body a Supplement e The LCD remote controller is hot pluggable It can be plugged in and removed while the system s power is on MA Reference e For how to operate of the LCD Remote Controller refer to LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 17 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 4 Connecting a PC The system can have the operations of its functions be performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet interface This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC To connect a PC to the system connect the system to a commercially available 1000BASE T compatible interface board with a LAN cable For the LAN cable prepare a UTP or STP CATSE enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable UTP unshielded STP shielded The maximum cable length b
60. rate does not change the shutter speed it maintains the current 22 3 4 2 Setting Dual Slope Shutter function DS SHUTTER is a mode that records the high brightness portion and low brightness portion in one image at the same time by adjusting the light exposure internally in the sensor By using this function when recording a subject with an extremely large difference in the brightness in the image the sensor functions so that it can record at the proper light exposure for both the high brightness and low brightness portions e This function cannot be used with the operations below m When the AUTO EXPOSURE function is used m When the trigger mode is RANDOM RESET e When using the DS SHUTTER function on a color model there are situations where the colors become unbalanced and the color reproducibility degrades The light exposure adjustment can be set from 0 to 95 in 5 increments according to the subject to be recorded Y Supplement e The amount of adjustment is expressed as For the strength of the adjustment 0 is no adjustment 95 is the maximum effect 23 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 4 3 AUTO EXPOSURE Operation The system has a function that automatically varies the shutter the sensor s exposure time for the quantity of light input so that it will achieve the desired image output level After the settings are made once in a situation where settings cannot be changed this funct
61. re are stored in the camera body s internal memory as the user preset and they can be loaded by selecting USER There are also two methods for setting user white balance AUTO USER and EDIT USER 33 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only TE Color models feature an image color enhancement setting The image color enhancement level can be adjusted in five steps including the OFF setting Menu Display Contents OFF Turns the color enhancement mode off x 0 5 LEVEL1 Sets x0 5 color enhancement x 1 5 LEVEL3 Sets x1 5 color enhancement Sets x2 color enhancement x1 LEVEL2 Sets x1 default color enhancement x2 LEVEL4 3 10 LUT Look Up Table Operations RT The LUT Look Up Table refers to a reference table that defines the relationship between the pixel brightness gradation of the original image data taken and the brightness gradation displayed on a computer screen or video monitor The system contains a hardware LUT function and you can display the image data taken with improved contrast light and dark sharpness or make an object in the image stand out by emphasizing a specified gray level range The LUT in the system and the relationship between it and video output and the PC software is explained below e When an image is saved with its brightness converted with the LUT the image saved is the image that
62. s Signal Type VO delay amuont SYNC POS Outputs a positive polarity CMOS WEE buffer Approx 160n sec vertical synchronization signal output positive polarity SYNC NEG Outputs a negative polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer Approx 170n sec vertical synchronization signal output negative polarity When using a BNC cable of 50cm between Camera to external equipment 43 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 15 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM SA4 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording The system can perform synchronized recording by synchronizing multiple units using external Synchronization input output CAMERA No 2 CAMERA No 1 MASTER BNC Cable Synchronized recording settings using the system are made with the LCD remote controller optional or PFV The conceptual settings when performing synchronized recording using two systems are explained here First decide which camera to make the master camera outputs the synchronization signal and the slave camera receives the synchronization signal from the two systems to use for synchronized recording Setting the Master Camera Outputs Synchronization Set the signal output for the master camera which will output the synchronization signal Synchronization signal settings are made with the LCD remote controller optional or PFV For PFV Standard 1 Verify that the camera mode is in LIVE mode the image displayed is passe
63. signal from the device that generates the signal to the system Connect the synchronizing device s output signal to the system s SYNC IN connector using a BNC cable 2 When the synchronization signal is input to the SYNC IN connector the SYNC IN LED yellow on the rear of the system illuminates If the synchronization signal is lost the LED goes out 3 Press the LCD remote controller s MENU key and the menu list is displayed 4 Select SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD remote controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 5 Use the LCD remote controller s ARROW keys to select the input signal Select ON OTHERS POS positive polarity or ON OTHERS NEG negative polarity according to the polarity of the external synchronization signal 6 When the setting is complete press the ENTER key to finish 7 Output the signal from the synchronization device and verify that the system recognizes the output frequency and synchronizes its frame rate The recognized frame rate will display in the lower left of the video monitor 47 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording e The frequency of the synchronization signal cannot be changed during LIVE or recording This is out of spec assurance The synchronization signal can be changed if you repeat steps 1 through 7 after inputting the changed frequency The system is reset e If no synchronization signal is input or the input signal is under 60Hz 50Hz
64. ss e When connecting the system to a PC or when connecting other Gigabit Ethernet interface compatible Photron cameras set each of those devices to a different IP address Also when connecting the system to an existing network do not use IP addresses that are already in use on the network El Reference e For the procedure for setting the IP address of the system refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual or the LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 4 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol The system is compatible with DHCP In an environment where DHCP is used the system s IP address can be acquired from the DHCP server e For details refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 61 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 4 1 4 Connecting Multiple Systems and a PC With PFV the system s control software one PC can connect to and control multiple FASTCAM series camera systems Caution e When connecting to multiple systems set the IP address of each one to a unique setting 4 1 5 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Initialization When you cannot communicate well with the camera even though you are running PFV the system s control software you may be able to improve the situation by performing the procedure below 1 Of the four USER SW programmable switches on the back of the camera body press and hold USER1 and USER4 for 10 seconds or
65. summarizes the output systems and the signals that can be output Connector Name Reference Delay Output System Menu Setting Signal Type Amoni TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output For TRIG SW IN TRIG POS CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output approx 17 5 usec Positive Polarity For TRIG TTL IN TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output approx TRIG NEG CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output POS 90n sec Negative Polarity NEG 100n sec AFTE TRIG TTL IN th h output rough outpu TE THRU CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output POS We i Positive Polarity For TRIG TTL IN TRIG TTL IN through output approx 45nsec PR IE CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output NEG 1 y Negative Polarity TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output For TRIG SW IN TRIG POS CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output approx 17 5usec Positive Polarity For TRIG TTL IN GENERAL OUT GENERAL IN TTL SW SOFT all TRIG pulse output approx TRIG NEG CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output POS 90n sec Negative Polarity NEG 100n sec When using a BNC cable of 50cm between Camera to external equipment 42 3 15 Using External Synchronization Signals II An external synchronization mode to synchronize to an external signal is provided on the system By using an external synchronization signal recording can be conducted using multiple cameras to synchronize the timing of the shots or to also synchronize the shots with external measuring devices and lighting The procedure and
66. tee ee eege Ge De v W a Ge GE adan se 5 2 GER AR EE AE RE 521 Camara PO VE 5 2 2 LCD Remote Controller Cpottonal ee ee ee ee Re ee ee nos 5 2 3 AG Power Supply UNIE EE EE DEENEN ENN eens 5 3 Cleaning the Elter Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty i cj esse ee se ee ee Ge Re ee Ge nc ee nk Kake Ak RONA KA MAA KARA KAK ke HL RONA ARA AA HIN Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information iss EE sede b ka y r lak ia Chapter 1 Overview e 1 1 Product Overview and Features 1 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 Product Overview and Features EE The FASTCAM SA4 is a powerful engineering tool for use in research and development design production and quality control in numerous fields such as science medicine biology aviation and space The system features superior basic performance with mega pixel resolution an ultra sensitive image sensor capable of clear recording in low light and an ultra high speed frame rate of a maximum of 500 000 fps frame per second It also employs a hybrid design to allow operation via a LCD monitor keypad and operation from the PC software via a gigabit Ethernet connection to more easily implement analysis of dynamic bodies that had been difficult to analyze until now Use the state of the art technology in the FASTCAM SA4 to slow down and observe high speed dynamic bodies or events and also as an input component for a dynamic image measurement sys
67. tem Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 About the System s Components and Accessories 2 2 Part Names 2 3 Device Connections 3 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 About the System s Components and Accessories UE 2 1 1 Components The system s standard components are listed below Remove the components from the packaging and check them 1 Camera Body with Nikon F mount One 2 AC Power Supply Unit AC Cable One 3 C mount One 4 Hexagonal Wrench for Changing Lens Mounts 1 5 mm 2 mm 3 mm 4 mm One each 5 Lens Mount Cap built into the camera body One 6 1 0 Input and Output Cable One 7 _FASTCAM Series Setup Disk Driver Application CD One 8 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual this manual One 9 Photron FASTCAM Viewer PFV User s Manual One 10 How to Make a Gigabit Ethernet Connection Simple Procedure Manual One 11 Warranty Card One 12 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Cable LAN Cable One 13 Software Consent Agreement One 2 1 2 Accessories Options The following options are available for the system 1 LCD Remote Controller Lens Mount with Filter Changer 4 channels Output Trigger Box MCDL Analog Waveform Synchronized Recording Unit Dedicated Carrying Case Spare Power Supply Connector for custom cable construction NO Oh oP om UN LAN Connector Anti Dust Shell 2 1 3 Model The system s models are distinguished according to color monochrome and there are a total of 6 models according to
68. the amount of memory The models are listed below Max Frame Rate Sensor Type Memory Model Name 8GB FASTCAM SA4 500K C1 Color 16GB FASTCAM SA4 500K C2 32GB FASTCAM SA4 500K C3 500 000fps 8GB FASTCAM SA4 500K M1 Monochrome 16GB FASTCAM SA4 500K M2 32GB FASTCAM SA4 500K M3 5 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Part Names The system is composed with the camera body AC power supply and the Photron FASTCAM Viewer controls software referred to below as PFV For each of the system components Do not expose to shock outside Do not use in an area with flammable gas or dust present Do not place in an unstable location such as on a unstable platform or an incline Do not disassemble or modify Do not expose to liquids such as water Do not subject to excessive force 2 2 1 Camera Body For the FASTCAM SA4 system there are a monochrome and a color version and for each of these versions there are on 8 GB standard memory capacity type and 16 GB or 32GB high capacity type When purchasing it is possible to select from these models according to the application or your demands The camera body contains IC memory for image recording and has been designed to be able to record high speed images uncompressed The back of the camera body is equipped with the video output terminals which can playback the recorded images on a video monitor the Gigab
69. the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear d Using the System Safely and Correctly In order to prevent injury to yourself and others and to prevent damage to property carefully observe the following safety precautions Photron has given its full attention to the safety of this system However the extent of damage and injury potentially caused by ignoring the content of the safety precautions and using the system incorrectly is explained next Please pay careful attention to the content of the safety precautions when using the system This symbol indicates actions that carring the risk that a person would receive a Warning serious injury This symbol indicates actions that carring the risk that a person would receive a Caution moderate injury or damages to physical property might occur 0 The safety precautions to be observed are explained with the following symbols A This symbol indicates actions that require caution S This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided Q This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed O O ip m Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug Do not damage the cable modify it use it near a heater excessively bend twist or pull on it place heavy objects on it or bundle it Using the cable when damaged can cause fire electric shock or a short circuit m Do not use the syste
70. tput Signal Trigger Input Signal TTL contact Other Output Signals Other timing signal outputs event marker input External Control LCD Remote Controller RS 422 external control I F Gigabit Ethernet I F PC Video Output Signal Digital Interface NTSC PAL SDI Serial Digital Interface Includes digital zoom scroll fit functions Gigabit Ether 1000BASE T 64 5 1 2 General Specifications Environment Conditions Storage Temperature 20 C 60 C No Condensation 4 F 140 F No Condensation Storage Humidity 85 or less No Condensation Operating Temperature 0 40 C No Condensation 32 F 104 F No Condensation Operating Humidity 85 of less No Condensation External Dimensions Camera Body 153 W x 160 H x 242 5 D mm excluding protrusion 6 0 W x 6 3 H x 9 5 D AC Adapte 68 W x 35 H x 153 D mm excluding protrusion 2 7 W x 1 4 H x 6 0 D AC Power Supply Supply Voltage 100V 240V type A cable up to 125V Supply Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Power Consumption 90 VA 32GB Model 100VA DC Power Supply Power Voltage 18V 36V 8 16 GB Model 20V 36V 32GB Model Power Consumption 90 VA 8 16 GB Model 100 VA 32GB Model Weight Camera Body 5 7 kg 12 6 lbs AC Adapter 670g 23 63 oz Photron has verified two types of AC cables type A standard f
71. va EE EE Manna na kad nan A Ana Waa k aad na kad naa na d 52 3 18 Event Marker Function enirere ee ge Se ee ee ee ee EE SE dee Ke Re de Be ek Ke Se ek ee ee ENEA 53 3 19 Using USER SW Programmable Switch iese ee es se ee ee ee ke ee ee Ge Re ee ee ke ee kk k 54 3 20 Using MCDL Multi Channel Data LINK ee se ee se ee Ge ee Ge RR ee Ge ee ee 55 3 21 IRIG Time Code External Time SynchronizatiON iese ese ee ee Re RA ee ee Re 56 3 22 IRIG sync Operation ee ee ee Re ee ee Ge Re ee ee Re kk kk Ge KA KA KA KA KAKA KA KAKA A KA KA KIRA 57 Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 59 4 1 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC ie ees ee ee ee ee ee Re ee 60 4 1 1 Connecting the System and ab 61 4 1 2 Setting the IP Address ee ee ek ee ek Re ee ee Re ee ee kak ee Re ee ee be AA ee 61 4 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 61 4 1 4 Connecting Multiple Systems and ab 62 4 1 5 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Initialization ce ee ee ee ee ee ee Ke ee Chapter 5 Product Specifications EE Se eie ie AR AO RE EE OE EE 5 11 te lee er Le ET 5 1 2 General Specifications ie ee ee ER AA ER Ge AA Ge ee ee kak kk kk kk KAKA ANN OPUONS EE EE EE OE EE ER RR b z k 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution se ee ee ee GR RR Re Ee ee GR AA ee ee ee ee 5 1 5 Recordable Image CounVResolutioN ese ee ee ee ee ee 51 6 ShutterSpeed List ailes eens
72. w minutes 3 1 3 Loading Calibration Settings Black image data for correction use saved internally can be loaded 20 3 2 Selecting the Frame Rate Images can be recorded with the system from 60 50 to 3 600 fps using the full 1 024x1 024 pixel resolution of the image sensor For frame rates higher than 3 600fps high speed recording is achieved by limiting the read area of the image sensor Binning is NOT used a Supplement e The minimum frame rate in NTSC mode is 60 fps e The minimum frame rate in PAL mode is 50 fps e For frame rates faster than 3 600 fps the resolution is automatically set to the maximum available at that frame rate For more details refer to 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution page 66 There may be adverse effect introduced to the image quality such as horizontal line like noise when the frame rate or shutter speed is changed To eliminate such a defect calibration must be carried out before resuming a recording with a new setting of frame rate and or shutter speed refer to 3 1 1 Executing Calibration Frame Rate and Resolution page 20 Ell Reference e The user may choose either mode depending on the frame rate and image quality required by the particular application Table of frame rates and image resolutions refer to 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution page 66 3 3 Selecting the Resolution Images with a maximum size of 1 048 576 pixels can be ta
73. when the important action will start and stop For example in a situation with a maximum useable memory for two seconds of recording the two seconds of high speed video immediately before the trigger are saved 2048 frames 2 0 sec u AV JI WK f 3 5 4 MANUAL Mode MANUAL mode is a trigger mode similar to CENTER mode where the content recorded before and after the trigger is saved to memory but the proportion of time before and after the trigger can be set as required For example in a situation with a maximum record time of two seconds 0 5 seconds before and 1 5 seconds after the trigger are recorded and saved a total of two seconds of high speed video 2048 frames 2 0 sec 512 frames 0 5sec 1536 frames 1 5 sec Frise atte 3 5 5 RANDOM Mode RANDOM mode is a trigger mode where each time a trigger is input only a predetermined number of frames are saved to memory For example this function is convenient for a subject which is an irregular and repeated phenomenon that can have a trigger output produced for each cycle or occurrence The number of frames recorded each time the trigger is input can be set as desired in one frame increments from one frame to the maximum of all the recordable frames available 4 frames 4 frames TIR Err Ea E 27 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 5 6 RANDOM RESET Mode RANDOM RESET mode
74. witch closure The center pin normally has voltage flowing through it Use caution to avoiding contact with other pins 3 13 4 SYNC IN Connector The system recognizes a TTL signal from other devices as a synchronization signal Input voltage is OV to 12V H level 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulsewidth is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommended 30 mA maximum 38 3 13 5 GENERAL IN Connector The effect when a signal is input is described below and can be optionally selected and set The input voltage is OV to 12V H level 4 5V to 12V positive or negative polarity pulsewidth is 50 ns or greater Operating current is 10 mA recommended 30 mA maximum EVENT POS NEG Inputs an event signal event marker TRIG POS NEG Inputs a TTL trigger signal READY POS NEG Inputs a change recording ready status signal READY ON OFF El Reference e To make the setting from the menu refer to 3 16 1 GENERAL IN Signal Settings page 50 e To make the setting from PFV refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 3 13 6 GENERAL OUT 1 2 3 Connector These are also BNC connectors The signals below can be changed and output from the menu or PFV POS positive polarity NEG negative SYNC POS NEG Outputs a vertical synchronization signal Outputs the camera s exposure period signal Outputs during both LIVE and recording REC POS NEG Outputs a signa
75. ync operation works In IRIG sync operation the image sensor is driven by the timing signal shown below Exposure to the sensor ends at the start of the IRIG 1PPS signal IRIG B IRIG 1PPS EXPOSURE CAM_V IRIG B IRIG code that is input to the camera IEIG 1PPS 1PPS timing of the IRIG code EXPOSURE Exposure to the camera sensor exposure is indicated by high duration CAM_V Camera s vertical sync signal MA Reference LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 57 e For the settig about the function refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual or the FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording lt 3 MEMO 58 Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 4 1 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC 59 FASTCAM SA4 Hardware Manual Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 4 1 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC The system can have the operation of its functions performed from a PC using the Gigabit Ethernet interface This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC BA Reference e For operating instructions of Photron FASTCAM Viewer software refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual To connect a PC to the system connect the system to a commercially available 1000BASE T compatible interface board with a LAN cable For the LAN cable prepare a UTP or STP Cat 5e enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable UTP unshielded STP shielded

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