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  • Page 1 FASTCAM Mini AX Hardware Manual...
  • Page 2 The copyright of this manual is held by PHOTRON LIMITED. Product specifications and manual contents are subject to change without notice. PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for any results by using our products nor by applying this manual to any operations.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 This chapter explains the system’s specifications. ⚫ Chapter 4, Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty. ⚫ Chapter 5, Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear.
  • Page 5 Manual Notation The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual. Icon/Symbol Description This symbol indicates content that should always be read. This symbol indicates instructions that should always be followed when using the software, or things to be careful of when using the software.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Warning ◼ Do not perform actions that will damage the AC cable or plug. (Do not damage the cable, modify it, use it near a heater, excessively bend, twist or pull on it, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it.) Using the cable when damaged can cause fire, electric shock, or a short circuit.
  • Page 8 Caution ◼ 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. ◼ Please consult us in advance when you perform an event by which laser light or direct rays fall on the image sensor surface.
  • Page 9 For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.photron.com. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2014/30/EU (Class A) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
  • Page 10 Cleaning of the Image Sensor Surface Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) events may cause immediate and unrecoverable damage to the image sensor. Read the following instructions and take EXTREME CARE when cleaning the image sensor surface. ◼ ALWAYS take appropriate anti-static precautions when cleaning or working near the Image sensor.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Setup About the System’s Components and Accessories ........2 Components ................2 Accessories/Options ..............2 Type ..................3 Part Names ..................5 Camera Body ................5 Camera Body Part Names ............6 Interchangeable Lens Mounts ............. 7 Status Display LEDs on the Rear of the Camera Body ....
  • Page 12 Dimensions ..................48 Camera Body ................. 48 AC Power Supply Unit ............. 52 Chapter 4 Warranty About the Warranty ................54 Chapter 5 Contacting Photron Contact Information ................56 A. Appendix Reference Information ..............58 A.1.1 Relative Spectral Response (monochrome) ........ 58...
  • Page 13 A.1.3 Relative Spectral Response (color) ..........59 A.1.4 Quantum Efficiency (color) ............59...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Setup

    Chapter 1 Setup This chapter gives an overview of the components that make up the system. It also explains a list of items that should be checked before using the system.

  • Page 16: About The System's Components And Accessories

    About the System’s Components and Accessories Components Refer to the attached packing list for this product’s standard components and accessories. This system does not include a lens. Accessories/Options The following options are available for the system. 1. Dedicated Carrying Case 2.

  • Page 17: Type

    16GB FASTCAM Mini AX200 type 200K – M – 16GB 32GB FASTCAM Mini AX200 type 200K – M – 32GB FASTCAM Mini AX100 type 540K – C – 4GB FASTCAM Mini AX100 type 540K – C – 8GB Color 16GB FASTCAM Mini AX100 type 540K –...
  • Page 18 Subject to restrictions under Export Trade Control Order, your camera may NOT be used depending on the country where you intend to use. If you are considering exporting your camera, check with Photron first. Contact information is given in "Chapter 5 Contacting Photron 5.1", page 56.

  • Page 19: Part Names

    Part Names The system is composed of components including the camera body, AC power supply, and the “Photron FASTCAM Viewer” control software (referred to below as PFV). For the camera body and the AC power adapter - Do not expose the camera body, AC power adapter and other optional components to shock.

  • Page 20: Camera Body Part Names

    Camera Body Part Names FASTCAM Mini AX50/100/200 Front Back FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...

  • Page 21: Interchangeable Lens Mounts

    Interchangeable Lens Mounts The lens mount on the system can be changed according to the recording purpose. There are 2 types of interchangeable lens mounts: “G type F-mount”, “C-mount”. How to change the lens mount (G type F Mount → C Mount) 1.

  • Page 22: Status Display Leds On The Rear Of The Camera Body

    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. Item Color FLASHING...

  • Page 23: Camera Ip Address Initialization

    Camera IP Address Initialization In some circumstance when the IP address is changed, and the new IP address is not explicit, an IP Address Initialization operation is recommended. In this case, the IP address will be reset to 192.168.0.10 as the factory settings. Press and hold the RESET switch at the camera’s back side.

  • Page 24: Power Supply Connector, Dc Cable

    Power Supply Connector, DC Cable 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. Camera Body Connector Cable Connector Connector Name...
  • Page 25 *1 Cannot be used together with INPUT1 *2 Cannot be used together with INPUT2 *3 Cannot be used together with OUTPUT2 *4 Cannot be used together with OUTPUT1 When using the connector pins directly, refer to the chart above and ensure the Warning wiring is correct.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Gigabit Ethernet Interface To A Pc

    The maximum cable length between the PC and the system is 100 m (compliant to the 1000BASE-T specification). 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.

  • Page 27: Input/Output Signal Types

    Use extreme caution as there is a risk of damage to both, the input device and the output device. Please refer to “10.6.1 Setting External I/O Port” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. The followings are I/O connectors and related signals.

  • Page 28: Input(1,2) Connector

    Please refer to “10.6I/O Settings” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. • IRIG Time Code is used when synchronizing a camera with external equipment in time. It is a convenient function when apparatus is physically separated.

  • Page 29: Output (1, 2) Connector

    OUTPUT (1, 2) Connector These are also BNC connectors. The signals below can be changed and output from PFV. The output voltage is 0V to +5V, positive or negative polarity, pulse width can be changed. Default settings are OUTPUT1 connector is”SYNC POS”, OUTPUT2 is ”TRIG POS”. (POS: positive polarity, NEG: negative) Menu Display Contents...

  • Page 30: Inputting An External Synchronization Signal

    Inputting an External Synchronization Signal When INPUT 1 or 2 is set to SYNC POS/NEG, an external synchronization signal can be input with the system. See the chart below for external synchronization input settings. Menu Display Contents Signal (Input Signal Conditions) Sets external synchronization off, operates (none) independently.

  • Page 31: Synchronization With A Variable Frequency

    Synchronization with a Variable Frequency When synchronizing with a varying input frequency signal, the frame rate and resolution specified before recording will be kept as a maximum value. • When an input sync signal is variable, the output image quality might be worse. FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...

  • Page 32: Input, Trig Sw In Circuit Diagram

    INPUT, TRIG SW IN Circuit Diagram FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...

  • Page 33: Irig-Sync Operation

    In IRIG-sync operation, the image sensor is driven by the timing signal shown below. Exposure to the sensor starts at the start of the IRIG-1PPS signal. For the settig about the function, refer to the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual" or the "Remote Controller User's Manual".

  • Page 34: Signal Delay

    Signal Delay With the system, you can set the signal delay time or pulse width 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 remote controller (optional).
  • Page 35 With the export-controlled models, such as Types 200K and 540K, there is a certain constraint on the available framing rates. For the settig about the function, refer to the "Photron FASTCAM Viewer User's Manual" or the "Remote Controller User's Manual".

  • Page 36: Device Connections

    Device Connections Minimum Equipment Connection The minimum connection for using the camera is as follows. The FASTCAM camera supports 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) only. If your PC supports 10BASE-T or 100BASE-T only, you need to install a 1000BASE-T interface board or use a switching hub that supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T.

  • Page 37: Connecting The Ac Power Supply

    Connecting the AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power supply unit to the power supply. Confirm the Power SW is turned off. Connect the DC cable to the “DC22-32V” connector on the back of the camera body. Connect the DC cable to the AC power supply unit. Connect the AC cable to the AC power supply unit.

  • Page 38: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC This section explains the required setup when connecting the system to a PC. Insert a LAN cable to “1000BASE-T” connector. A bundled LAN cable may be different from the cable in the picture. FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...

  • Page 39: Chapter 2 Recording

    Chapter 2 Recording This chapter explains operations related to recording.

  • Page 40: Selecting Frame Rate / Resolution

    This mode is disabled as a default setting. Detailed configuration is possible when it is enabled. However, please beware that the image quality lowers when this function is used. Please refer to “10.7Camera Option” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup.

  • Page 41: Selecting Shutter Speed

    When working under 2,000fps, a shutter speed varying from one faster step than 1/2,000 second, 1/3,000 second, to 1/3,811,764 second can be obtained. • Please refer to “4.3 Setting Shooting Conditions” of “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for the details of the setup. •...
  • Page 42 The exposure starts at the rising edge of the EXPOSE POS signal (or the falling edge of the EXPOSE NEG signal). The exact exposure end point is on the preceding of the falling edge of the EXPOSE POS signal in the range of maximum ⊿ t second (referred to below as exposure uncertain interval) and the position of the point varies according to the integral of the quantity of light input to the camera.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Product Specifications

    Chapter 3 Product Specifications This chapter explains the system’s specifications.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    FASTCAM Mini AX200 (type 900K) 900,000 fps max. FASTCAM Mini AX200 (type 540K) 540,000 fps max. FASTCAM Mini AX200 (type 200K) 216,000 fps max FASTCAM Mini AX100 (type 540K) 540,000 fps max. FASTCAM Mini AX100 (type 200K) 212,500 fps max. FASTCAM Mini AX50 (type 170K) 170,000 fps max.

  • Page 45: Frame Rate Modes

    Frame Rate Modes This product has two frame rate modes, low/high frame rate modes are automatically switched internally within the camera according to the frame rate. Exposure uncertain intervals, random reset delay and inter frame time differ between these modes. ◼...

  • Page 46: Random Reset Delay

    Random Reset Delay Random reset delay is the delay between trigger input and exposure time in random reset trigger mode. Mode Random Reset Delay AX200 + high quality mode off Approx. 1.5 us + low frame rate mode on AX200 + high quality mode off Approx.

  • Page 47: General Specifications

    Camera Body 1.5 kg 3.3 lbs 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.

  • Page 48: Frame Rate And Resolution

    Frame Rate and Resolution FASTCAM Mini AX200 1,024 x 1,024 to 640 x 480 Resolution 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Frame Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 49 FASTCAM Mini AX200 (512 x 512 to 128 x 16) Resolution Frame Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 50 FASTCAM Mini AX100 / AX200(High quality mode is ON) 1,024 x 1,024 to 640 x 640 Resolution 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Frame 1,024 Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 51 FASTCAM Mini AX100 / AX200 (High quality mode is ON) 640 x 480 to 128 x 16 Resolution Frame Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 52 FASTCAM Mini AX50 1,024 x 1,024 to 640 x 640 Resolution 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 1,024 Frame Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
  • Page 53 FASTCAM Mini AX50 640 x 480 to 128 x 16 Resolution Frame Rate (fps) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...

  • Page 54: Shutter Speed List

    1,500,000 3,000 60,000 2,000,000 4,000 70,000 3,000,000 5,000 80,000 3,811,764 6,000 100,000 7,000 150,000 FASTCAM Mini AX100/AX200(Hight quality mode is ON) Shutter Speed 50 * 7,000 90,000 60 * 8,000 100,000 100 * 9,000 150,000 200 * 10,000 200,000 300 *...
  • Page 55 FASTCAM Mini AX50 Shutter Speed 50 * 7,000 90,000 60 * 8,000 100,000 100 * 9,000 150,000 200 * 10,000 200,000 300 * 12,000 250,000 400 * 14,000 300,000 500 * 16,000 400,000 600 * 18,000 500,000 700 * 20,000 600,000 800 * 25,000...

  • Page 56: Recordable Image Count / Resolution

    Recordable Image Count / Resolution FASTCAM Mini AX200 4GB model 8GB model 16GB model 32GB model Resolution Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames 1,024 x 1,024 2,726 5,457 10,918 21,841 1,024 x 960 2,908 5,821 11,646 23,297 1,024 x 848 3,292 6,589 13,184...
  • Page 57 FASTCAM Mini AX100 4GB model 8GB model 16GB model 32GB model Resolution Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames 1,024 x 1,024 2,726 5,457 10,918 21,841 1,024 x 992 2,814 5,633 11,270 22,545 1,024 x 880 3,172 6,350 12,705...
  • Page 58 FASTCAM Mini AX50 4GB model 8GB model 16GB model 32GB model Resolution Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames Rec. Frames 1,024 x 1,024 2,726 5,457 10,918 21,841 1,024 x 992 2,814 5,633 11,270 22,545 1,024 x 880 3,172 6,350 12,705 25,415 1,024 x 736 3,793...

  • Page 59: Recordable Times / Resolution

    Recordable Times / Resolution FASTCAM Mini AX200 4GB moldel 8GB moldel 16GB moldel 32GB moldel Resolution MAX FrameRate Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time 1,024 x 1,024 6,400 0.426 0.853 1.706 3.413 1,024 x 960 7,200 0.404 0.808 1.618 3.236 1,024 x 848...
  • Page 60 FASTCAM Mini AX100 4GB moldel 8GB moldel 16GB moldel 32GB moldel Resolution MAX FrameRate Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time 1,024 x 1,024 4,000 0.682 1.364 2.730 5.460 1,024 x 992 4,500 0.625 1.252 2.504 5.010 1,024 x 880 5,000 0.634...
  • Page 61 FASTCAM Mini AX50 4GB moldel 8GB moldel 16GB moldel 32GB moldel Resolution MAX FrameRate Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time Rec. Time 1,024 x 1,024 2,000 1.363 2.729 5.459 10.921 1,024 x 896 2,500 1.246 2.494 4.991 9.984 1,024 x 736 3,000 1.264 2.531...

  • Page 62: Dimensions

    Dimensions Camera Body FASTCAM Mini AX50 / 100 / 200 (G type F mount) (mm) Side Front *Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified Bottom depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged. FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...
  • Page 63 FASTCAM Mini AX50 / 100 / 200 (C mount) (mm) Side Front *Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera Bottom may be damaged. FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...
  • Page 64 FASTCAM Mini AX50 / 100 / 200 (M42 mount) flange focal length 26_8 mm (mm) Side Front *Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged. Bottom FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...
  • Page 65 FASTCAM Mini AX50 / 100 / 200 (M42 mount) flange focal length 19_53 mm (mm) Side Front *Caution If installing a longer screw than the specified Bottom depth (in mm), its screw hole or the camera may be damaged. FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...

  • Page 66: Ac Power Supply Unit

    AC Power Supply Unit (mm) FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 Warranty

    Chapter 4 Warranty This chapter explains about the warranty.

  • Page 68: About The Warranty

    Consumable goods (cables) 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.

  • Page 69: Chapter 5 Contacting Photron

    Chapter 5 Contacting Photron This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a portion of the manual is unclear.

  • Page 70: Contact Information

    Contact Information For inquiries related to FASTCAM Mini AX, contact Photron at one of the contact points listed below. Additionally, the following items will be required for verification when inquiring. You are kindly asked to prepare them in advance. Items Verified...

  • Page 71: Appendix

    A. Appendix...

  • Page 72: Reference Information

    Reference Information The spectrum response curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the monochrome image sensor device. The quantum efficiency curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the monochrome image sensor device. FASTCAM Mini AX FASTCA...
  • Page 73 The spectrum response curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the color image sensor device. The quantum efficiency curve is a nominal (a reference) data of the color image sensor device. FASTCAM SA-Z...
  • Page 74 Publication Date: August, 2019 Publisher: PHOTRON LIMITED 21F, Jinbocho Mitsui Bldg., 1-105 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 101-0051 © 2 0 18 . PHOT RON L IMIT ED, Al l ri ght s re se rve d. Print e d i n Ja pa n .

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