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- Page 2 1.800.828.6972 User Manual VMM-D3 Three Channel Shutter Driver VMM-D4 Four Channel Shutter Driver 14-0030 Version 2.00 2013 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
- Page 3 For information regarding applicable intellectual property, please visit www.uniblitz.com/patents. Information in this publication supersedes that in all previously published material. Due to our ongoing development program, Vincent Associates reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or designs, at any time, without incurring any obligation.
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Page 4: Warranty
Warranty LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY: All Products manufactured by VINCENT ASSOCIATES® (MANUFACTURER) are warranted to meet published specifications and to be free of defects in materials and workmanship as defined in the specifications for 365 days - one year - (WARRANTY PERIOD) from the date of original shipment of the product. DSS series shutters are additionally warranted to achieve two million cycles within the WARRANTY PERIOD (as defined in the CYCLE WARRANTY CRITERION). -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents WARRANTY ....................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................3 GENERAL SAFETY SUMMARY .............. 5 Injury Precautions ......................5 Product Damage Precautions ..................5 Safety Terms and Symbols ....................6 PREFACE ...................... 7 GETTING STARTED .................. 8 Features ..........................8 Start Up .......................... - Page 6 Cleaning Procedure – Interior ................27 SPECIFICATIONS ..................28 System Characteristics ....................28 External Input Characteristics..................28 External Output Characteristics ..................30 General Characteristics ....................31 INDEX ......................34 VMM-D3/D4 Shutter Driver Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Page 7: General Safety Summary
General Safety Summary Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or any products connected to it. To avoid potential hazards, use the product only as specified. Only qualified personnel should perform service procedures. Injury Precautions ... -
Page 8: Safety Terms And Symbols
Safety Terms and Symbols These terms appear in this manual Warning statements identify conditions or practices that WARNING could result in injury or loss of life. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that CAUTION could result in damage to this product or other property. VMM-D3/D4 Shutter Driver Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... -
Page 9: Preface
Specifications are described for all input/output levels including other pertinent details and information required for the RS-232 interface. Index contains a full index. What follows is the complete operator’s manual for the UNIBLITZ VMM-D3 Please read Three Channel Shutter Driver and VMM-D4 Four Channel Shutter Driver. -
Page 10: Getting Started
Features Three channel (VMM-D3) or four channel (VMM-D4) shutter driver capable of driving up to three or four UNIBLITZ shutters, respectively. Three/four (VMM-D3/VMM-D4) independent inputs to allow individual shutter control. One input to open all shutters simultaneously. -
Page 11: Line Fuse Replacement
If a problem is found, or a part (or parts) is missing, please contact Vincent Associates immediately for problem resolution. Do not attempt to connect the unit if defects or damage are noted until Vincent Associates has been contacted and the problem resolved. After successful initial inspection the unit is ready to use. - Page 12 6. Insert the tool into the fuse holder slot and gently pry out the fuse holder block. 7. Remove defective fuse(s); replace with new fuse(s). 8. Replace fuse holder into housing 9. Close the cover door. Figure #1 - AC Input Module VMM-D3/D4 Shutter Driver Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ...
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Page 13: Voltage Change
Voltage Change To avoid injury or death, unplug the line cord from the line WARNING voltage power source before continuing. 1. Please refer to Figure #1. 2. Repeat steps 1-6 in “LINE FUSE REPLACEMENT” instructions. 3. To change from 115 VAC to 230VAC, rotate the fuse holder block 180. 4. -
Page 14: Initial Operation And Testing
N.C. position. The SHUTTER ACTIVE LED will illuminate when this switch is in the N.O. position. 7. All UNIBLITZ drivers provide the circuitry necessary to support shutters equipped with the solid state synchronization option. Simply plug the shutter-interconnect cable into the driver. -
Page 15: Operator Controls
Turn off the unit and remove the plug from the ac source CAUTION before checking for blown fuses 11. Additionally, please note that particular shutter units respond to different minimum pulse widths. For example, a standard VS25 shutter has a minimum exposure pulse of 6 ms. If the timing is set for an exposure pulse width less than 6 ms the shutter may not open fully. - Page 16 4. Four red LEDs, one each to independently monitor shutter drive status. 5. One red LED Power On/Off indicator. Figure 2: VMM-D3 Front Panel Layout Figure 3: VMM-D4 Front Panel Layout VMM-D3/D4 Shutter Driver Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Page 17: Vmm-D3/Vmm-D4 Rear Panel Operator Controls
VMM-D3/VMM-D4 Rear Panel Operator Controls Please refer to Figure 4 for VMM-D3 and VMM-D4 rear panel layouts, respectively. Please note that both units’ rear panels are identical. 1. One 3-conductor IEC type power receptacle AC Input module containing: 115VAC/230VAC line voltage indicator, fuses, and power On/Off switch. 2. - Page 18 Figure 4: VMM-D3 and VMM-D4 Rear Panel Layout VMM-D3/D4 Shutter Driver Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Page 19: Operating Basics
The HI/LO Energy Slide Switch selects High or Low pulse energy to drive the selected shutter(s). The HIGH energy setting must be used for only the 35mm and larger aperture shutters. Use the LOW position for all other Uniblitz shutters. CAUTION Use of the HIGH position for shutter apertures smaller than 35 mm will damage the shutter and will void the shutter’s limited warranty... -
Page 20: 7-Pin Shutter Connections
State Shutter Device Signal Low Signal High Active Low Open Closed Active Low Open Closed Active Low Open Closed Active Low 4 (VMM-D4 only) Open Closed 1-3 (VMM-D3 only) Active Low Open Closed 1-4 (VMM-D4 only) Signal Ground Six Conductor Pluggable Terminal Strip - OUTPUT CONTROL (5VTTL logic) 7-Pin Shutter Connections The following provides pin-outs for the four 7-pin SHUTTER connectors: Function... -
Page 21: Rs-232C Operation (Vmm-D3 Only)
Please refer to Figure 5 below for the pin-out and SYNC cable layout for the 7-pin connector. Figure 5: Pin-Out and SYNC Cable Layout for 7-Pin Connector RS-232C Operation (VMM-D3 Only) The VMM-D3 inputs can be controlled via an RS-232C computer serial signal (COM port). From a computer’s RS-232C serial port connect a cable such as the 910RS cable (not supplied) or a user-constructed cable with connections as enumerated in the INPUT SPECIFICATIONS to the user’s RS-232C interface. - Page 22 Function DB-9F DB-9M DB-25M Mini-DIN-8F Receive Data Transmit Data GND Signal Ground Pin-Out Comparison for Various Serial COM Ports All other pins not used. Be sure to connect the Tx pin, Pin 3 from the IBM 9-Pin D-Sub (or Pin 2 from the 22-Pin D-Sub) male connector to the Rx pin, Pin 2 of the VMM-D3 front panel 9-Pin D-Sub connector for proper operation.
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Page 23: Daisy-Chain Configuration
Baud rate 9600 8 Data bits 1 Stop bit No parity No flow control RS-232C (DB-9 female) 8 commands available 1 global address location for commands 8 local address locations for commands ... -
Page 24: Rs-232C Test Program
The following is a test program written to test the input commands to the RS-232C interface of the VMM-D3/D4 controllers. This program and LabView programs (not listed) are available by downloading from the RESOURCES section of our web site (www.UNIBLITZ.com), request via e-mail (vincentassociates@UNIBLITZ.com), or calling (800) 828-6972. Other programs may be available, please contact technical support for further information. - Page 25 REM WRITTEN BY RICHARD ST.LOUIS, VINCENT ASSOCIATES. REM LAST REVISION 8/2/99. CLS 0 K = -1 WHILE K OPEN "COM1:9600,N,8,1,CS0,DS0" FOR RANDOM AS #1 J = 64 C$ = "X" MENU: PRINT PRINT PRINT PRINT "WAITING FOR KEYSTROKE COMMAND " PRINT "TYPE:"...
- Page 26 ELSEIF A$ = "P" OR A$ = "p" THEN PRINT #1, CHR$(J + 2); PRINT "Ch. 2 OPEN COMMAND SENT" GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A$ = "L" OR A$ = "l" THEN PRINT #1, CHR$(J + 3); PRINT "Ch. 2 CLOSE COMMAND SENT" GOSUB TIMEOUT GOTO MENU ELSEIF A$ = "N"...
- Page 27 ADDRESS: IF B$ = "X" OR B$ = "x" THEN J = 64 C$ = "X" ELSEIF B$ = "0" THEN J = 128 C$ = "0" ELSEIF B$ = "1" THEN J = 144 C$ = "1" ELSEIF B$ = "2" THEN J = 160 C$ = "2"...
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Page 28: Dimensions
Dimensions The overall dimensions of the VMM-D3 and VMM-D4 are shown below in Figure 7. Figure 7: Overall VMM-D3 and VMM-D4 Dimensions Maintenance There are no user-serviceable parts outside or inside of the VMM-D3/D4. Other than exterior inspection for visible damage of the case and line cord and exterior cleaning, there is no service to be performed by the user other than Fuse Replacement or Line Voltage Change procedures. -
Page 29: Inspection And Cleaning
Follow the Exterior inspection and Cleaning Procedures elsewhere in this manual. Inspection and Cleaning Inspection – Exterior Inspect the outside of the VMM-D3/D4 for damage, wear, and missing parts. Please be advised that if the unit appears to have been dropped or shows other signs of exterior damage it should be checked thoroughly to verify correct operation and performance. -
Page 30: Specifications
Specifications System Characteristics Name Description VMM-D3 VMM-D4 50 msec, minimum, between exposures √ √ Repeat Exposure 120 msec, minimum, for 35 mm , and larger shutters Continuously variable frequency of exposures from DC to the shutter's maximum rate √... - Page 31 VMM-D3 VMM-D4 Name Description Active-high only Input impedance 4.7K ohms Channel #3 Pulse In (INPUT CONTROL) Minimum pulse width determined by applicable shutter √ √ Pin 3 Maximum pulse width unlimited Rear Panel TTL compatible: ...
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Page 32: External Output Characteristics
VMM-D3 VMM-D4 Name Description Global Address Code Locations RS232 Commands Decimal Octal Binary ASCII √ Open Ch. #1 01000000 √ Close Ch. #1 01000001 √ Open Ch. #2 01000010 √ Close Ch. #2 01000011 √ Open Ch. #3 01000100 √ Close Ch. -
Page 33: General Characteristics
This output provided for shutter equipped with Electronic Sync. option. Name Description VMM-D3 VMM-D4 Active-low only Ch. #4 SYNC. Output Source impedance 1K ohms (OUTPUT CONTROL) Maximum source current 5.0 mA √ Pin 4 Maximum sink current 100 mA ... - Page 34 VMM-D3 VMM-D4 Name Description SW1 ADDRESS Switch Locations RS232 Commands (x = don't care or global) √ Open Ch. #1 F0 (HEX) √ Close Ch. #1 F1 (HEX) √ Open Ch. #2 F2 (HEX) √ Close Ch. #2 F3 (HEX) √...
- Page 35 VMM-D3 VMM-D4 Name Description √ √ Storage Temperature -20° to 55° C (-4° to 131° F) 2.638" x 5.354" x 8.186" (67.0 x 136.0 x 207.9 √ √ Size (HWD) √ Weight 4.45 lbs (2.02 kg) √ 4.55 lbs (2.06 kg) ...
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Page 36: Index
Index 0.6A, 5 x 20 mm, time-lag (slo-blo), 12, 13, 14, 15 Energy Select, 17 External Input Characteristics, 32 115 VAC, 13 External Output Characteristics, 34 115 VAC 50/60 Hz, 10 Features, 9 230VAC, 10, 13 Four Channel Shutter Driver, 8 25-Pin D-Sub, 21, 23 Front Panel, 9, 12, 13, 14, 23, 26 Fuse, 5... - Page 37 Power LED, 10, 13 Specifications, 8, 32 Stop bit, 24 Power On/Off indicator, 14, 15 Preface, 8 SW1, 14, 23, 26 SYNC ACTIVE, 13 Rear Panel Layout, 18 SYNC cable, 21 RI, 24 SYNC status, 14 RS-232C, 9, 14, 21, 24, 26 System Characteristics, 32 RS-232C Test Program, 26 RTS, 24...
- Page 38 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...