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1. 6 M6 depth6 3 8 16UNC DEPTHE EPTHS 5 7 IN 1 4 200NC DEPTHS TT FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 2 2 LCD Remote Controller Optional 248 85 88 1 PRESET O PESE OPEET ORBE FRAME RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER TRIGGER WDE J TT wiwivwiw R W AN m ME sm mmm FUNCTION CUI LIGT VA PARTITION PUNG RATE IU Tu ON Ow SLON FAST e ama gt OFI I 1O CALIBRATE OSTRE l SINUS O SEIEN PLA OLUWE ORE ENO REC START NO OFF BD mm gt 154 4 E IN nr c Photron rm d 78 Dimensions with Attached Handle 248 85 mm 154 4 e Photron 2 OT OREL PRESETS OPE FRE RATE RESOLUTION SHUTTER TRIGGER WDE ajj ajjaja vilvil
2. 81 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 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 and 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 The cover of both ends ona handle is opened and two screws which have fasten down the handle are removed Remove the hex bolts that hold on the duct from both locations 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 82 Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty 83 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 6 Warranty 6 1 About the Warranty Dae This system has been shipped having undergone rig
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5. SS SINON 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 1 000 5 588 11 180 22 365 1 024 x 888 6 293 12 590 25 186 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 38 829 768 x 648 11 498 23 005 46 019 704 x 520 15 631 31 274 62 560 640 x 640 13 970 27 951 55 913 640 x 512 17 463 34 939 69 892 640 x 376 23 780 47 577 95 172 512x512 21 829 43 674 87 365 512 x 320 34 926 69 879 139 784 512 x 264 42 335 84 702 169 435 512x224 49 895 99 827 199 692 320 x 264 67 737 135 523 271 097 320 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 256x64 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 24 1 862 769 3 726 904 7 455 175 128 x 16 2 794 154 5 590 357 11 182 762 64 x 16 5 588 309 11 180 714 22 365 525 64 x8 11 176 618 22 361 429 44 731 050 Recording Time Rec Frames x 1 frame rate fps 71 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List 775K Mode 1 024 576 opa 1 024 960 896 832
6. 33 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models Only LLL NENN 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 here 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 use
7. MI Reference e For frame rates faster than 1 080 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 3 2 4 Switching Frame Rate 150 K and 775K modes This camera has two different frame rate setting modes which can be switched from one to the other as needed The modes are called the 150 K and 775 K modes where the numbers 150 and 775 represent the maximum speed of readout or the frame rate in killo frames per second The details of each mode are shown below 150 K Mode W The maximum frame rate is 150 000 fps with image resolution of 128 x 16 pixels W The image resolution is slightly lower than that of the 775K mode at the same frame rate Example The image resolution in the 150 K mode at 10 000 fps is 704 x 720 pixels while the image resolution in the 675 K mode at 10 000 fps is 768 x 768 pixels 775 K Mode W The maximum frame rate is 775 000 fps with image resolution of 128 x 24 pixels W The image resolution is slightly higher than that of the 150 K mode at the same frame rate W The image quality of the 775K mode is lower than that of the 150K mode at the same frame rate e 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
8. Image Output Customization Customizable LUT brightness is changeable External Synchronization Input Signal 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable External Synchronization Output Signal Trigger Input Signal Other Output Signals 5 Vp p negative polarity positive polarity switchable TTL contact 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 NTSC PAL SDI Serial Digital Interface Includes digital zoom scroll fit functions Digital Interface 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 165 W x 153 H x 242 5 D mm excluding protrusion 6 5 W x 6 0 H x 9 5 D AC Adapte 35 W x 68 H x 153 D mm excluding protrusion 1 4 W x 2 7 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
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10. Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information 85 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 7 Contacting Photron 7 1 Contact Information m n For inquires related to PFV contact Photron at the contact information listed below Additionally the following items will be verified when 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 SA5 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 Qphotron 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 Qphotron 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 SA5 Hardware Manual Revision 1 00E US EU Publication Date May 2009 Publisher PHOTRON LIMITED Chiyoda Fujimi Bldg Fujimi 1 1 8 Chiyoda ku Tokyo 102 0071
11. O O OJ O J OTO JO O JO O OJ OO O o0 0 O O O O JO J OTO TO O JO OJ OJ OJ O O JO 0 O O O OJ O J OTO JO OJ O OJ OJ OO O o0 O0 O O O OJ O J OTO JT O O JO OJ OJ OJ O O 0 0 O O O O JO J OTO TO O JO O OJ OO O JO 0 O O O OJ O J OJ OJ OJ OJ ODO O O O O O O O O O O OJ O J OTO JT O O JO O OJ OO O JO 0 O O O O JO J OTO JO OTO JO OJ OO O 0 O0 O O O OJ O J OJ OTO OJ OJ OJ OJ OTO OJ 0 0 O O O OJ O J OTO JT O O JO OJ OJ OO J O o0 0 O O O O JO J OTO TO OTO O OJ OO O 0 0 O O O O JO J OTO TO OTO OJ OJ OO O 0 O0 O O O OJ O OTO TO O JO OJ OJ OJ O O JO 0 O O O J O O O JO JO J O TO JO O JO O OJ O O O O J O JO O J O O O TO J O O J O O O O J O JO O J O JO O 0 O O O J O JO O O JO O O O O O J OJ O 0 O O O J O J O O O O O J 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 SA5 Hardware Manual 67 Chapter 5 Product Specifications 150K Mode 1 024x1 024 640x368
12. 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 EFI Reference e For details refer to 3 16 2 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings page 52 40 3 14 Using External Triggers De 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 Menu Signal Input System TRIG POS sede av OV 12V H level 4 5 12V Dl K Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V TRIG NEG Negative Polarity l TRIG POS kels sile OV 12V H level 4 5 12V mete Isolated IC Input OV 12V H level 4 5 12V TRIGNES Negative Polarity TRIG SW IN None Contact signal When a trigger signal is input to GENERAL IN set the signal to be input from the menu in advance before using it Use caution not to i
13. 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 portion as a unit 3 Install the C mount unit using the bolts with hexagonal holes in the 90 diagonal holes 4 After installation always verify that the unit is not loose and does not rattle v d C Mount Nikon F Mount CStandard 9 FASTCAM SA5 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 Camera Body Connector Keypad Connector Camera Body a Conner Signal Model Name Model Name Manufacurer Manufacurer j PTOZA 12 10S 023 PTOGA 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 l Reference 10 e The LCD remote controller is optional It is not included in the standard configuration e For how to operate of the LCD Remo
14. 2048 frames 2 0 sec Lal f ACA f l l E T ue 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 Da PII A T EE 27 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 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 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 when the trigger was input are saved 2048 frames 2 0 sec SL AJL gt JI ILA f i 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 input 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 rec
15. 3 mm 4 mm One each 5 Lens Mount Cap built into the camera body One 6 O Input and Output Cable One r FASTCAM Series Setup Disk Driver Application CD One 8 FASTCAM SA5 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 mo i Boc m LAN Connector Anti Dust Shell 2 1 3 Model The system s models are split according to color monochrome and there are a total of six models according to the amount of memory The models are listed below Max Frame Rate Sensor Type Memory Model Name 8GB FASTCAM SA5 775K C1 Color 16GB FASTCAM SA5 775K C2 2GB FASTCAM SA5 775K C 775 000fps SI 8GB FASTCAM SA5 775K M1 Monochrome 16GB FASTCAM SA5 775K M2 32GB FASTCAM SA5 775K M3 5 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 Part Names The system is composed of components including the camera body AC power supply and the Photron FASTCAM Vi
16. D2 Gamma 0 6 This LUT is 0 6 gamma correction D3 Gamma 0 45 This LUT is 0 45 gamma correction 36 D4 Gain 2x The gain is doubled and you can display the dark areas of the image emphasized e 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 k TERT M 8954022038 e D6 Reverse Gradation The input gradation is reversed and then displayed o 37 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 10 1 Using a Custom LUT Creating a LUT pattern is done with PFV BA 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 0 3 93 The system contains internally 8 GB standard or a maximum of 32 GB of high capacity memory for recording use This recording memory can be partitioned and assigned to each recording Memory is partitioned into equal sizes and a maximum of 64 partitions can be set The parti
17. Outputting an External Synchronization Signal 44 3 15 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM SA5 Systems sss 45 Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording sessse n 45 3 15 4 Synchronizing the System with Other External Devices 47 Frame Rate Synchronized Recording sse 47 3 15 5 Synchronizing the System with Other Cameras ssssssss 50 Mixed Device Synchronized Recording iiiu Ek kk kk 50 3 16 GENERAL Signal SettingsS uL EEE eene 51 3 16 1 GENERAL IN Signal Settings ssssssee een 51 3 16 2 GENERAL OUT Signal Settings eeee nn 52 3 17 Signal Delay etre E Reip Rie dep tec Bees eae 53 3 18 Event Marker Functlon iie Gne eR Na n dan EIE edie tite 54 3 19 Using USER SW Programmable Switch sse 55 3 20 Using MCDL Multi Channel Data Lin kek kk 56 3 21 IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization ssess 57 3 22 IRIG sync Operation eese nennen tnn kel n dhane tea ntn 58 Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 59 4 1 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC sssssssesse 60 4 1 1 Connecting the System and a PC 61 41 2 Setting the IP Address contenente eed e inanes 61 4 1 3 Using DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
18. Power Voltage 18V 36V Power Consumption 90 VA 675K M1 675K M2 675K C 1 675K C2 100 VA 675K M3 675K C3 Weight Camera Body 6 2 kg 13 7 lbs AC Adapter 670g 23 63 oz Photron has verified two types of AC cables type A standard for 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 SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution 775K Mode 1 024x1 024 512x512 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 896 896 896 768 768 704 640 640 640 513 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Frame 1 024 1 000 888 800 752 640 512 896 848 704 768 648 520 640 512 376 513 FPS 50 PAL 60 125 250 500 1 000 O O O O O O O O 2 00
19. 128 512 x 256 512 x 384 512 x 512 O J O O J O J O J O JT O J OTO J O07 01 0 0 O O O J O O J O O J O J O J OTO J 01 041 0 O J OF O O J O O J O J O J O JT O J OTO J 01 041 0 O J O O O O O J O J O J O JT O J OTO J O J 041 0 O J OF O O J O O J O J O J O J O J OTO J O70 0 0 OF O O J O O J O J O J O J O J OTO J O J 0 0 0 O07 O O J O O J O J O J O OO O O O O O J OF O 3 O O O J O J O J O J O J OTO J OJ O J 0 0 OF O O J O O J O J O J O JT O J OTO J 07041 0 O J O O O O O J O J O J O JT O J OTO J OJ O J 0 O J OF O O J O O J O J O J O J O J OTO J 010 0 0 O O O O O J O J O J O JT O J OTO J O J DO J 0 0 O O O O O J O J O J O JT O J OTO J OJ 01 0 O J O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OJO OJO OJO OJO O O OJO OJO OJO OJO OJO OJO OJO OJO OJO OJO O O O O O O 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 SA5 Hardware Manual 69 Chapter 5 Product Specifications lt MEMO 70 5 1 5 Recordable Image Count Resolution
20. 63 000 62 000 61 000 61 000 61 000 62 000 75 000 79 000 75 000 79 000 76 000 81 000 79 000 79 000 84 000 88 000 92 000 97 000 102 000 108 000 103 000 100 000 96 000 100 000 105 000 110 000 115 000 122 000 114 000 110 000 111 000 115 000 121 000 126 000 132 000 139 000 147 000 155 000 131 000 136 000 142 000 148 000 155 000 163 000 171 000 180 000 161 000 167 000 173 000 180 000 188 000 196 000 205 000 214 000 208 000 214 000 221 000 229 000 237 000 245 000 255 000 265 000 293 000 300 000 307 000 314 000 321 000 329 000 338 000 346 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 The unit in the chart is 1 x s 74 150K Mode 512 128 acne 512 488 384 320 256 192 128 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 900 900 900 900 900 900 900 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 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 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
21. At that time the counter is the camera s internal counter and it continues to count 57 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 22 IRIG sync Operation Dee This camera system supports IRIG sync operation in which the sensor drive signal is synchronized with the input of IRIG B signal How IRIG sync 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 i 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 EF Reference e For the settig about the function refer to the Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual or the LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 58 Chapter 4 Connecting a PC 4 1 Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Interface to a PC 59 FASTCAM SA5 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 EFI Reference e For operating instructions of Photron FASTCAM Viewer software refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manua
22. Balance Color Models OnlY 34 3 8 2 Using User White Balance Color Models Oniy 34 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only sees 35 3 10 LUT Look Up Table Operations sssseenn emen 35 310 1 Using a Custom WOT iiie E nocte Red p Recte 38 3 11 Edge Enhancement Function sssessseee enne 38 3 12 Partition Memory amp Record oenen Aaa EKRAANE ETKA 38 3 13 Input Output Signal Types ssssssssessseeeeenenen enne nnne nnns 39 343 TRIG TTL IN ConriGGtOr senatoro la kan kaka kr tee eher ee a ke berk ak kana Za 39 3 13 2 TRIG TTL OUT Connector sseen enm emen 39 3 13 3 TRIG SW IN Connector j 4 x 544 5 x4 x41ay k ll eem emm nemen 39 3134 SYNC IN Connecton x Aku lro lsano na isi iben deeds 39 3 13 5 GENERAL IN Connector e ee enm 40 3 13 6 GENERAL OUT 1 2 3 Connector ssssssee eene 40 3 14 Using External Triggers ssssssesseeeeenenmeeneneene KAKE KA KAKA enne 41 3 14 1 Inputting an External Trigger Signal seeee 41 3 14 2 Outputting External Trigger Signals eee 43 3 15 Using External Synchronization Signals sssseeeeenne 44 3 15 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal 44 3 15 2
23. Components eet nn EH o a aa denne 4 2 1 2 Accessorles ODptllOrs ecce sda lan aa D ea yaaa ka dee gae d Reg ud 4 AR ee DD erri a pauses Fleet Fd c e eR d dedos 5 2 2 Part Naies e ed DJ ee a ba 6 2 2 1 Camera Body ssssssssssseseee enne nennen nennen KA WAA WA KWE KAWE AA WAR 6 2 2 2 Camera Body Part Names ssssssssssee ak eleke eene 7 2 2 3 Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body 8 2 2 4 Interchangeable Lens Mounts ssssseee eee 9 2 2 5 LCD Remote Controller Optional 10 2 2 6 RS 422 Serial Control enne 11 224 MO Port Connector dtr rre ri rer eter rre ree E 12 2 2 8 Power Supply Connector ssssssssssssseeeeeneeemene enne 14 2 3 Device Cornnectlons iie e td aeon N A ERA nad Wan x n ken 15 2 3 1 Connecting a Video Monitor ssssssee emen 15 2 3 2 Connecting the AC Power Supply ssse eene 16 2 3 8 Connecting the LCD Remote Controller Optional 17 2 3 4 Connecting a PC nennen ener nens 18 Chapter 3 Recording 19 3 1 Image Initialization Calibration enmm e 20 3 1 1 Executing Calibration iuri aeter ee Kar aet eius 20 3 1 2 Saving Calibration Sett mgsS EE uk kk 20 3 1 3 Loading Calibration Settings 20 3 2 Selecting the Frame Rate k 4 lill l lll enne 21 3 2 1 Switchi
24. 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 same as setting the frame count for RANDOM mode Ell Reference e For how to setup of RANDOM Mode refer to 3 5 5 RANDOM Mode page 28 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 30 3 5 8 RANDOM MANUAL Mode RANDOM MANUAL mode is a t
25. 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 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 a 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
26. be input with the system See the chart below for external synchronization input settings Menu Display Contents Signal Input Signal Conditions Sets external synchronization off operates independently OFF none Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal Nuu ON CAM POS level 4 5 12V from the system Positive Polarity Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal Isolated lO D 0 ewe ON CAM NEG y ganye sania td level 4 5 12V from the system i j Negative Polarity Synchronizes to a positive polarity signal Isolated IC Input OV 12V H ON OTHERS POS from an external device level 4 5 12V including other Photron products Positive Polarity Synchronizes to a negative polarity signal Isolated IC Input OV 12V H ON OTHERS NEG from an external device including other level 4 5 12V Photron products 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 Contents Signal Type I O delay amuont Approx 150nsec SYNC POS Outputs a positive polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer vertical synchronization signal output positive polarity 150K mode Approx 160nsec Approx 160nsec SYNC NEG Outputs
27. frame rate being used Example 1 When using 7 000 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 7 000 fps with a maximum exposure of 1 7 000 s the shutter speeds are listed below 1 7 000s 1 8 000s 1 9 000s 1 397 000s 1 1 000 000s Example 2 When using 75 000 fps The maximum resolution is 320x264 so the horizontal width is 320 Shutter speeds that can be set at this setting are listed in the column titled 320 Since the frame rate is 7 500 fps with a maximum exposure of 1 7 500 s the shutter speeds are listed below 1 75 000s 1 81 000s 1 90 000s 1 517 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 256x512 is created and used the maximum resolution is 256x512 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 1 497 000s 1 1 000 000s 76 5 2 Dimensions Daca 5 2 1 Camera Body mm 1 4 20UNC DEPTH6
28. 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 25 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 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 below D RANGE TARGET VALUE If the image level being output the average value of the area set with AREA is D or 3 the function operates as below For position D 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 2 The image level being output is lower than the range TARGET VALUEXRANGE so the function operates to open the shutter lengthen the exposure time If position 3 The image level being output is within the range of TARGET VALUEZRANGE so the
29. 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 a Supplement e The amount of adjustment is expressed as For the strength of the adjustment 0 is no adjustment 95 is the maximum effect 24 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 function 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 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
30. 0 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 o o o o O O O O O O O O O O O O O O OJO O O O O O O OJO O O O O O OJ O O O O O O O Ol Ol O O O O O O O Ol O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O olo o o o o o o o oO O O O oO O O O lolo olo olo olo o o o o o o oO O O OJO O OJOJO O O O OJOJ O O OJO O O 15 000 olo o o ololo o o ololo o o ololo o o 100 000 150 000 300 000 420 000 525 000 775 000 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 64 64 128 128 128 128 128 256 256 256 144 O O O J OJ O O O OO O 256 256 321 192 320 264 512 224 512 256 512 272 775K Mode 512x320 64x8 512 320 O O O O JO J OTO JO O JO JO OJ OO O JO 0 O O O OJ O J OTO o OTO OJ OJ OO O 0 O0 O O O O O O OJ O OJ O O OJ O OJ OJ o0 0 O O O O JO J OTO JO OJ OO OJ OJ O O 0 O O O O OJ O J OTO TO OTO OJ OJ OO O 0 O0 O O O OJ O J OTO TO OJ O OJ OJ OJ O O JO 0 O
31. 000 9 000 pintoj 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 51 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 50 000 55 000 55 000 55 000 55 000 55 000 55 000 55 000 55 000 61 000 60 000 61 000 61 000 61 000 60 000 60 000 60 000 71 000 71 000 70 000 70 000 70 000 70 000 70 000 70 000 81 000 80 000 80 000 81 000 81 000 81 000 79 000 80 000 89 000 91 000 90 000 90 000 91 000 90 000 89 000 89 000 99 000 100 000 103 000 100 000 99 000 99 000 100 000 99 000 150 000 154 000 151 000 153 000 153 000 150 000 152 000 151 000 263 000 253 000 252 000 236 000 253 000 247 000 250 000 250 000 475 000 521 000 576 000 517 000 497 000 509 000 501 000 521 000 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 73 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 150K Mode 1 024 576 Horizontal
32. 000fps No Limit 60 001 fps 90 000fps x 30 Nonusable 90 001 fps 500 000fps x 20 30 Nonusable 500 001fps 700 000fps x8 10 20 30 Nonusable 700 001fps 775 000fps x6 8 10 20 30 Nonusable 3 18 Event Marker Function mumEEuuuuu A AA A M 89 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 sequence 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 54 3 19 Using USER SW Programmable Switch E NP E VY YO NY There are four switches that can be seton 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
33. 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 896 896 896 896 768 768 768 640 640 640 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x us 1 024 896 752 640 512 896 752 640 512 768 640 512 640 512 368 s0 PAL O O O O OJ O O O TJ o J o o o o J o J O se o Oo o o o To To o Jo o Jo Jo Jo To o EN O Il O O o To To Jo o To lo lo o Jo lo Jo mm O O OT OT o o Jo o To o Jo o o o o EE o o o J o To o Jo o To o lo o Jo o o 1 000 O O J Oo O O o Jo Jo To To Jo Jo Jo To To 20 O O J OT OJ OT o o To To J o o To Jo J o Jo 3 o0o O o J o TT o o Jo Jo To Jo lo o o Jo Jo To EE O O J OT O J OT O o To To o o To Jo Tol o 5 O O Ol O O J o Jo To o J o Jo o lo J oTO EM O O J o T O OT OJ OT OT OT O Jo J o J o J OT O EN o o J o To To To To Jo o To Jo To O O J o O O o O O J o o OJ O O J o O O J o o J O TO O O O J o o J o TJ O TAM IT I TT PJD J RI ERN EN o O O oO O J o O Pe 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 68 150K Mode 512x384 128x32 128 128 128 128 x 128 256 x 64 256 x 128 256 x 256 320 x 256 384 x 64 o Oo O O O O O O 384 x 128 512 x 64 512 x
34. 6 000 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 Shutter 9 100 9 100 9 100 9 100 9 100 9 100 9 100 speed 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 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 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 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 40 000 40 000 41 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 48 000 49 000 50 000 51 000 50 000 49 000 50 000 55 000 55 000 56 000 56 000 55 000 56 000 55 000 63 000 65 000 65 000 64 000 65 000 65 000 65 000 79 000 81 000 79 000 79 000 81 000 82 000 81 000 99 000 106 000 100 000 103 000 102 000 100 000 102 000 107 000 115 000 125 000 126 000 130 000 122 000 126 000 130 000 126 000 150 000 148 000 150 000 155 000 155 000 165 000 155 000 214 000 201 000 218 000 180 000 175 000 225 000 201 000 250 000 265 000 281 000 214 000 218 000 276 000 287 000 300 000 314 000 329 000 300 000 321 000 355 000 365 000 375 000 386 000 397 000 409 000 422 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 The unit in the chart is 1 x s 75 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications a Supplement e About the settable shutter Settable shutter speeds differ with the horizontal width of the maximum resolution of the
35. 70 000 72 000 70 000 70 000 83 000 81 000 79 000 79 000 79 000 80 000 82 000 81 000 91 000 88 000 93 000 92 000 91 000 91 000 93 000 90 000 101 000 107 000 102 000 100 000 107 000 106 000 99 000 102 000 148 000 156 000 144 000 153 000 145 000 156 000 151 000 149 000 216 000 228 000 241 000 256 000 224 000 240 000 220 000 239 000 397 000 417 000 440 000 465 000 493 000 525 000 404 000 437 000 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 72 775K Mode 512 64 Hal 512 448 384 320 256 192 128 64 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 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9
36. 768 704 640 576 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 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 9 000 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 34 000 35 000 35 000 40 000 41 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 40 000 49 000 49 000 50 000 49 000 50 000 50 000 51 000 50 000 54 000 54 000 55 000 56 000 55 000 54 000 54 000 54 000 61 000 61 000 61 000 59 000 60 000 59 000 61 000 60 000 71 000 70 000 69 000 69 000
37. B M D sub 9 pin I O PORT PTO2A 16 26S 023 PTO6A 16 26P 424 6 MCDL DATA B N Amphenol Amphenol pin MCDL DATA A P ak pin MCDL DATA_A R E pin POWER GND S GENERAL OUT3 T BNC SIGNAL GND U BNC SIGNAL GND V N C Ww SIGNAL GND x 5 18 V36 Y 18 V36 Z 18 V36 a IRIG b BNC IRIG GND C BNC a Supplement e Pin U s SIGNAL GND signal is the common ground for BNC 13 FASTCAM SA5 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 PTO2A 8 4P 023 Pin Camera Body Connector Cable Connector Connector Name Signal Name Model Name Model Name No Manufacurer Manufacturer 18V 36V IN A Dc18 36v 100VA END B PTO2A 8 4P 023 PTOGA 8 4S 424 GND C Amphenol Amphenol 18V 36V IN D 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 of By using a power s
38. D remote controller optional 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 30 times SYNC 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 Caution 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 53 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording e There are following limitations in SYNC OUT TIMES function Frame Rate Restriction 60
39. FASTCAM SA5 pa Hardware Manual Revision 1 00E US EU 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 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of Photron s high speed camera system the FASTCAM SA5 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 Manual Notation The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual Icon Symbol Description a Supplement This symbol indicates supplementary items to be aware of when using the software This symbol indicates the location of a reference ERI Reference This symbol indicates content
40. M M M M lo 0000000902 E E STE Sw 3E Linus ISE ul MODE IN READY GIGABIT ETHER Gigabit Ethernet PONER USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 USER 4 LAN Cable Connector DC18 36V 100VA SIQIT EER Power Supply Connector 1 0 PORT KEYPAD KEYPAD Connector Handle Handle Status Indicator LEDs USER SW Programmable Switch o o o o lii inda I O PORT I O Port Connector VIDEO OUT Video Output Connector SDI SDI Output Connector FASTCAM SA5 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 N POWER IF TRIGGER IRIG SYNC SYNC REC REC LINK TRANS MODE IN READY m POWER Green LED ON Power On LED OFF Power Off W IF LINK TRANS Red LED ON The Gigabit Ethernet interface is connected LED FLASHING Data is transferring LED OFF The Gigabit Ethernet interface is not connected E TRIGGER Yellow LED ON A trigger signal is present being input The LED will illuminate for 0 1 second when the trigger signal is input LED OFF The trigger signal is not present W 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 synchronizati
41. a negative polarity CMOS 74ACT541 buffer vertical synchronization signal output negative polarity 150K mode Approx 170nsec 44 3 15 3 Synchronizing Multiple FASTCAM SA5 Systems Multiple Unit Synchronized Recording The system can perform synchronized recording by synchronizing multiple units using external Synchronization input output CAMERA No 1 MASTER CAMERA No 2 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 1 For PFV Standard 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 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel Set GENERAL OUT1 For the LCD Remote Controller Optional Pre
42. amera 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 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 M M 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Dimensions 5 3 Cleaning the Filter 63 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications 5 1 Specifications Daas 5 1 1 Product Specifications Image Sensor CMOS image sensor Sensor Resolution 1 024 x 1 024 pixels Frame Rate When full frame 7 000fps max When a frame segment 775 000 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 Recording Method Electronic shutter 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 Control Hardware LUT on camera Controllable via LCD Remote Controller or software
43. 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 55 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 20 Using MCDL Multi 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 Also only MCDL it cannot use on the setting of 700 001FPS or more Restrictions for 8 GB model onl
44. ation from next frame When the polarity is positive 32 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode MHMH HhB ouuOO q y yy y 7ER UOE 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 E FRAMERATE can be set from 7Oframe rates between 60 fps 50fps for PAL and 775 000 fps W The size and horizontal position of the resolution can be set in 4 horizontal and 8 vertical increments And horizontal position can be set in 32 horizontal increments a Supplement e When 150K Mode is used FRAMERATE can be set from 65 frame rates between 60 fps and 150 000 fps The size and horizontal position of the resolution can be set in 128 horizontal and 16 vertical increments e The range cannot be moved in the vertical direction with the system s variable setting e VARIABLE settings made in the each mode cannot be read in the others mode and vice versa All settings that cannot be read are displayed gray
45. ation to use when contacting Photron if 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 carry the risk that a person could receive a Warning serious injury This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a Caution moderate injury or that damage to physical property might occur The safety precautions to be observed are explained with the following symbols A This symbol indicates actions that require caution LW This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided O This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed Chapter 1 Overview O O O amp 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 c
46. ause fire electric shock or a short circuit m Do not use the system 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 m 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 This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear 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 e O S e S O NV 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 n
47. ble 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 48 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 If no synchronization signal is input or the input signal is under 60Hz 50Hz 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 775 000Hz When 150K Mode is used 150 000Hz the display sho
48. e 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 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 When using the camera as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the input signals before using them Reference e For the details of an EVENT POS NEG setup refer to 3 18 Event Marker Function page 54 51 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 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 a PMOS PAPU Positive Polarity EXPOSE NEG Outputs the sensor s exposure interval at L l
49. evel lid SMS Kooij Negative Polarity j j j j 5V CMOS output REC POS Outputs an interval signal during recording at H level Positive Polarity j i 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 nd 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 Wb rek keo 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 AN them 52 When using as a part of a system verify the characteristics of the output signals before using 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 LC
50. ewer 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 SA5 system there are monochrome and a color version and for each of these versions there are 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 Gigabit 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 waveform synchronized recording unit Apperance Rear 2 2 2 Camera Body Part Names F Mount Front Duct filter POWER SW Power Switch
51. ging 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 BN Reference e For how to operate of the LCD Remote Controller refer to LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 17 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 4 Connecting 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 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 CAT5E enhanced category 5 or higher LAN cable UTP unshielded STP shielded 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 EJ Reference e For operating instructions of Photron FASTCAM Viewer software refer to Photron FASTCAM Viewer User s Manual 18 Chapter 3 Record
52. gnal 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 l 3 k l l l vertical Synchronization Signal penne Frames Coro 1 9 1 9 The record timing signal wertical 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 advanced 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 29 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 5 7 RANDOM CENTER Mode RANDOM CENTER mode is a trigger mode similar to
53. he shutter speed can be set from 1 frame sec to a maximum of 1 1 000 000 sec 1u sec 150K Mode is used it is a maximum of 1 500 000 sec approximately 2u sec Caution 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 Il Reference e For more information of Shutter Speed refer to 5 1 6 Shutter Speed List page 72 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 rate does not change the shutter speed it maintains the current 23 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 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
54. hod 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 i Insert the LAN cable into the GIGABIT ETHER connector 4 1 2 Setting the IP Address 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 Ej 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 SA5 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 c
55. ing EEO 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 SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 1 Image Initialization Calibration 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 calibra
56. l 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 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 B 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 met
57. lay Output System Amount 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 menos TUE rough outpu BL p CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output Positive Polarity For TRIG TTL IN TRIG TTL IN through output approx 45nsec TICN THRU CMOS 74ACT541 buffer output NEG 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 43 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 15 Using External Synchronization Signals CCC NN eV 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 precautions for using the external synchronization signal are explained below 3 15 1 Inputting an External Synchronization Signal An external synchronization signal can
58. nchronization 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 Set the synchronization signal type that slave camera will receive Press the LCD remote controller s MENU key and the menu list is displayed Select SYNC IN from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD remote controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER key 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 46 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 example 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 Conceptual Diagram of External Synchronized Recording 1 350Hz S
59. ng Frame Rate 150 K and 775K modes suse 21 3 9 selecting the Resol lO L x tetti ek iano ek rno 22 3 4 Selecting the Shutter Speed ssssssssssseee eene 23 3 4 14 Changing SHUTTER MODE 23 3 4 2 Setting Dual Slope Shutter function L EEE 24 3 4 3 AUTO EXPOSURE Operation essen emen 25 35 Selecting the Trigger Mode ttt ce otc e t uuu 27 9 0 1 START Mode suya dlt ala la t o ede n do EU pear a ebolo seas 27 3 5 2 CENTER Mode uc ett itte ai ad E n k a 27 3 5 8 END Mode kake kelk ada k ka aeyaal kalk ek kula kak k ku ara kala ak kw a kulk ala ana 28 3 5 4 MANUAL Mode siso sesto duende aila laa elo niv died anon 28 3 5 5 RANDOM Mode hE keke ek kk k nennen nnne KAKA KAKA KA nn KA KAKA KA KA 28 3 5 6 RANDOM RESET Mode kk k kek kek kk nnne nennen 29 3 5 7 RANDOM CENTER Mode lhk h lllkk keke enne 30 3 5 8 RANDOM MANUAL Mode ees rere nne kk KA KE KAKA KAK 31 300 TWO STAGES Mode se rs aas ea a e a ed ina 32 3 6 LOW LIGHT Mode e eee eee ee etne ee ee eae teers nnne ka ark kr wa ka kaka ka kwa kaka al dak ka ka 33 3 1 VARIABLE Setting i 44x4 ase eno jaded vonto e aia i RR e p aire kd 33 3 8 White Balance Adjustment Color Models ONIY sees 34 3 8 1 Using Preset White
60. nput 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 EFI Reference e For the setting method of the signal inputted into GENERAL IN refer to 3 16 1 GENERAL IN Signal Settings page 51 41 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording TRIG TTL IN Circuit Diagram 5V TRIG_TTL_IN TRIG_TTL e o LO o lt ea eo ER ea GND GENERAL TTL IN Circuit Diagram 5V SYNC SYNC IN GENERAL IN gt GENERAL z e 3 0 1aF o lt a eo m GND TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram 5V LL a x o MICROSD150 02 NFW31SP506XIE4 TRIG SW IN TRIG SW GND 42 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 I O Port Connector The chart below summarizes the output systems and the signals that can be output Connector Name Menu Setting Signal Type Reference De
61. on 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 E 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 W During low light mode operationLEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink at a regular interval E When calibration is run from USER SW or the LCD remote controllerLEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink alternately from right to left three times and from left to right three times W During the Gigabit Ethernet interface initializationLEDs other than POWER green and IF LINK TRANS red blink alternately from right to left and from left to right a number of times EJ Reference e For how to initialize of 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
62. on signal from the master Basically by making the master camera the camera with 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 50 3 16 GENERAL Signal Settings ee 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 positiv
63. 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 3 position In this case the variable shutter operation cannot place the image level in the desired 3 position and a phenomenon occurs where the image output level is unstable When a situation like this occurs it can be resolved by making RANGE a larger value 26 3 5 Selecting the Trigger Mode Fe With the system in order to reliably capture high speed phenomena many kinds of trigger modes have been made available These trigger modes are explained next 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 14 START Mode START mode is a trigger mode where 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 when what 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
64. ord time of two seconds 0 5 seconds before and 1 5 seconds after the trigger is input 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 Trine aie 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 which 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 FEFIRKRCRREFEI ite ite 28 3 5 6 RANDOM RESET Mode RANDOM RESET mode 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 l vertical Synchronization Signal 1 I 9S 1 9 1 9 I 1 The camera s intemal record timing signal vertical synchronization si
65. ording 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 zs 2 Zi zs Eee ae ae 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 8of 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 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 oper
66. orous 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 repair 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 B Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 7 1 Contact Information page 86 84
67. ort 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 LW 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 IS Reference e For the signal which can be inputted refer to 3 13 Input Output Signal Types page 39 12 Conector Pin Camera Body Cable Connector Input Name Signal Name No Conector model No Model No Conector Manufacturer Manufacturer Pin No TRIG TTLIN 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 pin MCDL SYNC L D sub 9 pin 2 MCDL DATA
68. ot 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 deteriorate 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 8596 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 Also prevent condensation from forming during shipment 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 condensation from forming during shipment Chapter 1 Overview uen Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview 1 1 1 Product Overview and Features sssssssssseee eene 2 Chapter 2 Setup 3 2 1 About the System s Components and Accessories ssssseseeeee 4 21 1
69. r white balance AUTO USER and EDIT USER 34 3 9 Color Enhancement Function Color Models Only E 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 x1 LEVEL2 Sets x1 default color enhancement x 1 5 LEVEL3 Sets x1 5 color enhancement x2 LEVEL4 Sets x2 color enhancement 3 10 LUT Look Up Table Operations EEE 9 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 Caution e When an image is saved with its brightness converted with the LUT the image saved is the image that has had its brightness converted 35 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording D1 Gain 1x The input is always linear output This LUT is used for normal conditions
70. 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 Bl 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 21 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 3 Selecting the Resolution Images with a maximum size of 1 048 576 pixels can be taken 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 faster frame rates or the recording duration can be extended accordingly A The recording time when the horizontal resolution is set to 1 920 is the same as when the horizontal resolution is 2 048 Example The recording time is the same for a 2 048x1 536 resolution and a 1 920x1 536 resolution EF Reference e For more information of relation between Frame Rate and Resolution refer to 5 1 4 Frame Rate and Resolution page 66 22 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 T
71. rigger 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 ARC FE Nue Setting the RANDOM MANUAL mode record count Setting the record count in RANDOM MANUAL mode is the same as setting the record count for RANDOM CENTER mode Ell Reference e For how to setup of RANDOM Mode refer to 3 5 5 RANDOM Mode page 28 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 31 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 3 5 9 TWO STAGES Mode TWO STAGES mode is a rec
72. ring tool for use in research and development design production and quality control and 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 775 000 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 SAS to slow down and observe high speed dynamic bodies or events and also as an input component for a dynamic image measurement system Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 About the System s Components and Accessories 2 2 Part Names 2 3 Device Connections 3 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 About the System s Components and Accessories EEENNNENEEEEEEEEEE 0 2 1 1 Components The system s standard components are listed below Remove the components from the and check 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
73. ss the LCD remote controller s MENU key and the menu list is displayed Select GENERAL OUT1 from the SYNC IN OUT submenu with the LCD remote controller s ARROW keys and press the ENTER key From the menu select the signal to output from the master camera s GENERAL OUT 1 connector Move the cursor to the SYNC POS item with the ARROW keys and press the ENTER key to select The master camera is set to output a positive polarity vertical synchronization signal from its 45 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording GENERAL OUT 1 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 1 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 For PFV Standard 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 Select I O on the left tree from Camera Option on the camera control panel Set SYNC IN to ON CAM POS For the LCD Remote Controller Optional Input the slave camera s sy
74. t 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 39 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 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 EJ Reference e To make the setting from the menu refer to 3 16 1 GENERAL IN Signal Settings page 51 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 signal during recording
75. te Controller refer to LCD Remote Controller User s Manual 2 2 6 RS 422 Serial Control The system supports with 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 dealer where the system was purchased regarding the command list A cable 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 EESTO l Pin Camera Body Connector Cable Connector u Mame Signal Name Ne Model Name Model Name Gonncciat Manufacturer Manufacturer 12V OUT A SIGNAL GND B RXD C RXD D KEYPAD TRIGGER SW E PT02A 12 10S 023 PTO6A 12 10P 023 Not TXD F Amphenol Amphenol Specified TXD G POWER 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 EJ Reference e For inquires related to our product refer to 7 1 Contact Information page 86 11 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 2 7 WO P
76. that should always be read Important This symbol indicates instructions that should always be Caution followed when using the software or things to be careful of when using the software This symbol indicates a space you to use for making notes e YD an i This symbol is used to indicate the names of items on a screen references dialog names and connectors This symbol is used to indicate menu names and sub menu names Chapter 1 Overview y 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 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 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 Chapter 5 Product Specifications This chapter explains the system s specifications Chapter 6 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty Chapter 7 Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact inform
77. tion 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 noise like horizontal 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 calibration again 3 1 4 Executing Calibration Calibration is executed from the LCD remote controller optional or from PFV Ei 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 for correction use that was obtained by executing the calibration can be saved as one pattern internally on the system a Supplement e The save process might take a few 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 7 000 fps using the full 1 024x1 024 pixel resolution of the image sensor For frame rates higher than 7 000 fps 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
78. tioned 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 e MODE2 operation is only valid when the trigger mode is the following modes START CENTER END MANUAL 38 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 Q 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 switch closure The center pin normally has voltage flowing through i
79. upply 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 ro Se suo min mi ANS MODE USER 1 USER 2 USER 3 USER A Video Monitor etc Video Device 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 SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 2 Connecting the AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power supply unit to the power supply MT NINI 1 a 1 3 41 33 lU 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 EF Reference e Forthe specification of the power supply which can be used refer to 5 1 2 General Specifications page 65 16 2 3 83 Connecting the LCD Remote Controller Optional If you have the optional LCD remote controller connect it by plug
80. ws OVER SYNC INPUT In either case you cannot record normally 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 49 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 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 In particular the FASTCAM SA1 FASTCAM SA1 1 FASTCAM SA2 FASTCAM SA3 FASTCAM APX RS and FASTCAM MC2 FASTCAM MC2 1 FASTCAM MH4 10K are compatible with collective control by the PFV control software 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 synchronizati
81. y Restriction IRIG MCDL 64x48 or lower total 3 072 pixels or lower x 64x64 or upper total 8 192 pixels or upper 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 only 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 56 3 21 IRIG Time Code External Time Synchronization E 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 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
82. ync 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 775 000 Hz When 150K Mode is used 60 Hz 50 Hz for PAL to 150 000 Hz 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 47 FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 3 Recording 9 System Settings Frame rate synchronization signal settings on the system are made with the LCD remote controller optional or PFV E 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 W Forthe LCD Remote Controller Optional 1 Input the synchronization 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 ca
83. yviiw R W A FO PE SP gt EE om FUNCTION CO LOW LIGHT VAPARTITION PLAYBACK RATE B f Tu OR OS su Nnm BIB OFIT O CALIBRATE OSTRE l STATUS C SEGHBIT PLAYBACK O LIE OI ENIO REC START HOOF ED 79 88 1 wa 3 l MI I B Vi j LE py FASTCAM SA5 Hardware Manual Chapter 5 Product Specifications Dimensions with Tripod Adapter mm 154 4 E 881 99 o Te f e Ne Fhoirun L CHETCHEICHES CIE sl sl RI i a WE Tara a 4 lt 4 I Em m wk m aa lt gt gt aia Ome Ta TE mt mom a me omowa a rp en r pD 2 80 e o N inch sere 5 2 3 AC Power Supply Unit inches mm 0 8 35 153 68

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