AOS C-Series User manual

AOS High Speed Cameras
Camera Manual
C-Series
AOS Technologies AG
Taefernstrasse 20
CH-5405 Baden –Daettwil, Switzerland
Tel: [phone] / fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.aostechnologies.com

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1INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 5
General description of AOS High Speed Camera ............................................................... 5
Unpacking / Check of completene ss ................................................................................ 5
2CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC ........................................................................... 6
2.1.1 Visual inspection ............................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Battery charging ................................................................................................ 6
2.1.2.1 Considerations for rechargeable Batteries used in AOS products ............................ 7
2.1.3 Switching-on and -off procedure ......................................................................... 7
2.1.4 Reset to Factory Preset ...................................................................................... 7
2.1.5 Force camera shut-down .................................................................................... 8
2.1.6 Connecting the camera to a PC............................................................................ 8
2.1.7 C-VIT Ethernet Port ............................................................................................ 9
3INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND CAMERA D RIVERS..............................10
4OPERATION OF THE HIGH-SPEED CAMERA..................................................................10
4.1.1 The Camera Rear Panel ......................................................................................10
4.1.2 The Camera Front Panel ....................................................................................11
5LED ......................................................................................................................12
5.1.1 Status LED’s .....................................................................................................12
5.1.2 Data Interface LED (part of Ethernet Connector) ..................................................15
6OPERATION MODES ................................................................................................16
6.1.1 Sleep mode ......................................................................................................16
6.1.2 Ready mode .....................................................................................................16
6.1.3 Pre-triggering mode ..........................................................................................17
6.1.4 Recording mode ................................................................................................17
7SYSTEM SETUP .......................................................................................................18
7.1.1 Scope of supply ................................................................................................18
7.2 System Extensions (optional) .............................................................................19
7.2.1 Non-Volatile Memory (optional) .........................................................................19
7.2.2 HDMI Interface (option) ....................................................................................20
7.2.3 I/O Channels ....................................................................................................20
7.2.4 Wi-Fi Connection ..............................................................................................20
8MULTI CAMERA SETUPS ..........................................................................................21
8.1.1 Multi camera systems without frame synchronization ..........................................21
8.1.2 Frame Synchronization ......................................................................................22
8.1.3 Multi camera systems with frame synchronization (setting 1) ...............................23
8.1.4 Multi camera systems with frame synchronization (setting 2) ...............................24
8.1.5 Multi camera systems with frame synchronization (setting 3) ...............................25
9MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................26
9.1.1 Lenses .............................................................................................................26

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9.1.2 Battery ............................................................................................................26
9.1.3 Cleaning the AOS High Speed Camera Infrared filter ............................................26
10 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................27
11 APPENDICES ..........................................................................................................28
11.1 Description of external input and output signals .................................................28
11.1.1 Pinout I/O Connector ........................................................................................28
11.1.2 Connector reference .........................................................................................29
11.1.3 Universal I/O description ...................................................................................29
12 CE DECLARATION ...................................................................................................30
13 LIMITED LIABILITY ..................................................................................................31
14 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................32
14.1.1 Pigtail cable AOS part# 2200117 .........................................................................32
14.1.2 Camera Hubs ....................................................................................................32

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For information please contact us at:
AOS Technologies AG
Taefernstrasse 20
5405 Baden –Daettwil, Switzerland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web
www.aostechnologies.com
[e-mail]
Please also refer to your AOS Technologies representative in your area.
List of manual revisions
Rev
Date
Release notes
1.1.0
12.04.2017
Release C-VIT
1.1.1
1.12.2017
revised pinout description
1.1.2
22.11.2018
Added chapter Wi-Fi connection
1.1.3
16.08.2019
corrigendum
AOS Technologies is under no circumstances responsible for any loss of
data, interpretation of measurements and/or interpretation of recordings
taken with the camera. It is the sole responsibility of the user to
successfully record and/or interpret any information collected by using
this camera.
Copyright
The information in this manual is subject to changes without any prior notice and supplied “as
is”. AOS Technologies makes no warranty of any kind with regards of the information provided
herein. This limitation includes but not limits to implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose AOS is under no circumstances liable for errors contained
herein nor for incidental or consequential damages from the furnishing of thi s information No
part of this manual may be photocopied or in any other means copied unless a written consent
of AOS Technologies explicitly allows such procedures.

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1Introduction
CONGRATULATIONS! By purchasing an AOS High Speed Camera high -speed digital imaging
system, you have acquired a versatile, future oriented, self -contained digital camera system.
AOS Technologies AG has combined advanced camera features with easy to use software to
create a solution for your high-speed recording needs. The intent o f this manual is to provide
the information required for a smooth operation of AOS High Speed Camera
General description of AOS High Speed Camera
AOS High Speed Camera is a high -speed camera capable of record and store data in its built-in
camera memory. The rechargeable battery allows operation of up to 15 minutes autonomous
time and up to 30 mins stand-by time.
Unpacking / Check of completeness
Unpack your camera from its transport box and check if all accessories are complete
Standard scope of delivery is:
Qty
Description
1
AOS High Speed Camera
1
Power/Trigger cable 0. 5m
1
Power Supply
1
CAT6 Data cable 5.0m
Standard scope of delivery may vary from model, territory and distributor.

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2Connecting the camera to a PC
Prior the first use of your new AOS high speed camera, certain steps need to be followed for a
successful start.
2.1.1 Visual inspection
Unpack the camera and visual inspection. Check for any visible damages.
2.1.2 Battery charging
Your AOS high speed camera features a built-in, re-chargeable battery. Prior its first use, as
well as prior of any recording session, makes sure the battery is fully charged. This is also
recommended if you have your high-speed camera always connected to power as the built -in
battery will protect the image memory again st power failures and power losses.
Connect your AOS high speed camera to power following these steps:
-switch off your camera
-connect the Power/Trigger cable (included with each camera) to the cameras I/O
connector at the rear
-connect the 2-pin LEMO connector of the Power/Trigger cable to the DC -Adapter
(included with each camera)
-Connect the DC-Adapter to mains (110…230VAC)
-Check if the cameras “Charge” LED lights up in green
-Charging time is approx. 4 hours (if battery is fully discharged)
The input range of AOS High Speed Camera is 10 to 36VDC. If applying
more than 36VDC serious damages of the camera results. Such damages
are not covered by the warranty.
External trigger signal
(closing switch / TTL low)
External power supply.
Also used to charge battery

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2.1.2.1 Considerations for rechargeable Batteries used in AOS products
Before conducting any tests where battery operation of the camera or
backup of the memory in case of power fail is required make sure that the
capacity of the battery is sufficient and the battery is charged. AOS
Techno log ie s is u n de r no circu mstan c es resp o nsib le f or any l oss o f da t a
in ca se batte ries fa i l fo r whatev e r reaso n s.
Batteries have a limited life time that heavily depends on the use of the
camera. The batteries are NO T covered by the AOS general warranty. AOS
warrants that at time of shipment the batteries h ave its nominal capacity.
Replacement of batteries by aut horized and trained AOS personnel only.
Any kind of warranty is immediately void if batteries are replaced by non -
authorized personnel.
The batteries used in the AOS cameras are of NiMH typ e (Nickel metal
hydride).
When disposing the camera make sure to follow proper environmental
handling and guidelines.
2.1.3 Switching-on and -off procedure
1- Switching on (standard) when camera is switched off
•press “Power” push button
shortly
•wait until startup sequence has
been completed (“System” LED comes to a rest)
2- Switching off (standard) when camera is switched on
•press “Power” push button shortly
•“Power / Reset” LED will indicate the
shutdown sequence
2.1.4 Reset to Factory Preset
When it is required to go back to factory presets (e.g. IP address unknown) the following
procedure applies
•Power off the camera.
•press and hold “Power” push button for more than 4 seconds
•once LED starts flashing release button and wait until startup sequence has been
completed
Note: The factory pre-set IP address is in the range of 10.0.0.115 to
10.0.0.130

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2.1.5 Force camera shut-down
Sometimes, due to external events such as heavy EMI discharge on camera or DC voltage
electrical noise the camera “hangs up”. To abort an y camera operation and enforce switch off
camera the following procedure applies:
•press “Power” push button for more than 4 seconds
•Camera shuts down without the normal procedure. This is only necessary and
recommended if the camera does not react on the standard switching off procedure
(see par. 3) or is in a “freak” position (i.e. all LED’s blinking)
Note that in case you switch off any C-series camera it is imminent to have
the camera unpowered for min 30 sec. before switch on again. When
switching on the camera within 30 sec after power down some setting may
not be deleted due to camera internal power management reasons.
Note: When it is necessary to reset the camera, hold the reset button
pressed for a minimum of 1 sec. Otherwise faulty settings may be loaded.
2.1.6 Connecting the camera to a PC
Your AOS camera does not need a special or dedicated control device, often called “camera
controller” or similar. With its standard Gigabit Ethernet data interface, your camera can be
simply connected to any standard PC (Laptop or Desktop) or Ethernet-based LAN data
network.
Follow the following steps to connect the camera to your PC
-install the included camera control SW (AOS Imaging Studio V4)
-switch your camera on (see 2.1.3)
-connect the included CAT6 data cable to the camera and to the appropriate port on
your PC

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2.1.7 C-VIT Ethernet Port
C-VIT offers a lockable Ethernet connection link to PC is desired in e.g. Hi gh-G crash tests.
Alternatively, a standard Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors are of CAT6 type can be used.

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3Installation of the Control Software and Camera drivers
Please refer to the “AOS Imaging Studio V4 Manual” and “Installation guide”, also to be found
on the included CD
4Operation of the High-Speed Camera
The operation is primarily done by using the included AOS Imaging Studio camera control
software. Therefore, all functions and instructions how to op erate the camera can be found in
the “AOS Imaging Studio Manual” (to be found as a pdf file on the included CD).
Please follow the manual carefully to execute all operations.
In case of uncertainties or questions, please do not hesitate to contact your A OS distributor
or our support engineers.
4.1.1 The Camera Rear Panel
C-VIT Backpanel
Status LED’s
Data IF connector RJ45
Power switch
Reset switch
Data IF LED’s
I/O Connector