Ametek PHANTOM Miro C321 User manual
Miro C321/C321J/
N5/JBox 2.0
USER MANUAL
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Chapter 1: Introduction | 1
INTRODUCTION
The Phantom Miro C321, C321J, N5 camera head and Junction Box 2.0 (JBox 2.0) are the
building blocks for flexible multiple-camera setups.
• Either Stand-alone or with a system for flexibility: The Miro C321 and the N5 camera
head with the Miro N-B Base can be used either individually or as part of a multi-
camera system.
• Multi-camera system efficiency: The Miro C321J and N5 with Miro N-JB Base
connect to the Junction box with 1 simple, rugged cable. Power, signaling and data
all flow through the Junction Box.
• Mix and match with Phantom VEO cameras: The Junction Box 2.0 is compatible with
up to 4 VEO cameras as well as up to 6 of all other Miro C cameras and legacy Miros.
• Expandable: The Junction box can be daisy-chained or branched to as many junction
boxes as the application needs.
Their small size, rugged body, and flexibility make them perfect for applications including:
• Vehicle safety testing
• Ballistics testing
• Microscopy
• Mechanical analysis
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CAMERA CONTROL
Phantom cameras come with PCC software for Ethernet-based setup and control.
IMAGE STORAGE
The C321 and C321J have either 8GB or 16GB of internal memory, and the N5 bases
have 8GB of memory. Both cameras and bases have a 240GB internal, non-removable
CineFlash to protect data in the event of power loss.
BATTERY BACKUP
The Miro C and N5 bases have an internal, non-removable battery designed to provide
back-up power to complete operation and safely save a cine in the event of power loss to
the camera. The battery is UNDOT 38.3 qualified.
IMAGE MONITORING & VIDEO OUTPUTS
Phantom Miro C cameras have a 1.5G HD-SDI output on the front of the camera via a
mini-DIN connector. The N5 has 1.5G HD-SDI on the base via a standard BNC connector.
In each case, a video monitor or view finder can be connected to view the image at the
camera. Standard video rates up to 1080 p30 are supported.
Chapter 1: Introduction | 3
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Set new CSR default: Set a CSR in PCC with customer-selected settings. If settings are not
changed, the camera may be powered off and on and the CSR will remain active. Camera
must be set at full resolution.
Programmable I/O: Assign and define signal parameters for each Programmable I/O port.
Available signals include Strobe, Ready, F-Sync, Pre-Trigger, Event, Memory Gate and
several core signals. See Programmable I/O section for more information.
Data Acquisition: External sensor data imported through a compatible National Instruments
DAQ model can be embedded in Cine files and visualized in PCC along with the high-speed
images.
Image-Based Auto-Trigger (IBAT): Trigger the camera (or a number of connected cameras)
from motion detected within the live image.
Exposure Tools: Auto-exposure, Threshold mode for the video output, PCC histogram, and
a Zebra pattern overlay in PCC are all tools used to dial in the best exposure without over
saturation.
Multi-Cine: Support for up to 63 partitions.
Quiet Fans: When enabled, the fans are stopped during capture to eliminate vibration.
Continuous Recording: Automatically and continuously saves Cines to external storage.
Shutter Off Mode: (also known as Exposure in PIV) turns off the shutter to maximize
achievable exposure with minimal frame overhead.
Burst Mode: Generate a precise number of frames with every frame sync pulse.
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables the automatic assignment of an IP
address when using a DHCP router. This method eliminates the requirement to define the
PC’s dedicated camera network. Automatic DHCP is an alternative to the secondary user-
definable IP network available in all Phantom cameras.
HV Trigger: High Voltage (HV) trigger, when selected in PCC the camera will trigger from a
+6-32V pulse.
Detailed information about Phantom cameras, features, and software can be
found at: www.phantomhighspeed.com
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Chapter 2: Connectors | 5
CONNECTORS
BREMOTE
CBATTERY RESET
DETHERNET
ECAPTURE
F+16-32VDC
GSDI
ISDI
HCXP
ASYSTEM
Fischer connector connects to a Camera Port on a
Miro Junction Box (J-Box).
Fischer connector, Remote port.
Recessed push-button turns battery power off
with use of paper clip or similar object.
Fischer connector connects GigE to a control unit
computer / laptop for camera control communication.
Fischer connector connects to a Miro MiniBoB or
standard Miro adapter cable.
Fischer power connector connects to standard
40W Miro Power supply.
Capped BNC connector for HD video on N5 bases.
BNC connector for CXP to N5 camera head.
DIN 1.0/2.3 connector for HD video.
C321 AND MIRO N BASE
CONNECTORS
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