AOS X-PRI User manual

Manual
AOS High Speed Cameras
X-PRI / S-PRI
X-MOTION / S-MOTION
X-VIT / S-VIT
X-EMA
AOS Technologies AG
Taefernstrasse 20
CH-5405 Baden – Daettwil, Switzerland
Tel: [phone] / fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.aostechnologies.com
Camera Manual v2.12

AOS High Speed Cameras Version 2.12
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5
General description of AOS High Speed Camera....................................................................... 5
Unpacking / Check of completeness ........................................................................................ 5
1CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC .................................................................................. 6
1.1.1 Visual inspection..............................................................................................................6
1.1.2 Battery charging ..............................................................................................................6
1.1.3 Switching-on and -off procedure.......................................................................................7
1.1.4 Connecting the camera to a PC .........................................................................................7
2INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL SOFTWARE AND CAMERA DRIVERS ..................................... 9
3OPERATION OF THE HIGH SPEED CAMERA .......................................................................... 9
3.1.1 The camera rear panel .....................................................................................................9
3.1.2 The camera front panel ..................................................................................................10
3.1.3 Status LED’s...................................................................................................................11
3.1.4 Data Interface LED (part of Ethernet Connector)..............................................................14
4OPERATION MODES........................................................................................................ 15
4.1.1 Sleep mode....................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Ready mode...................................................................................................................15
4.1.3 Pre-triggering mode .......................................................................................................16
4.1.4 Armed mode – Skip „Set-to-rec“ .....................................................................................16
4.1.5 Recording mode .............................................................................................................16
5SYSTEM SETUP............................................................................................................... 17
5.1.1 Scope of supply .............................................................................................................17
5.1.2 CF interface ...................................................................................................................18
5.1.3 SDI or analog video interface .........................................................................................18
5.1.4 I/O Channels..................................................................................................................18
6MULTI CAMERA SETUPS .................................................................................................. 19
6.1.1 Multi camera systems without frame synchronization.......................................................19
6.1.2 Frame synchronisation ...................................................................................................20
6.1.3 Multi camera systems with frame synchronization (version 1) ..........................................21
6.1.4 Multi camera systems with frame synchronization (version 2) ..........................................22
6.1.5 Multi camera systems with frame synchronization (version 3) ..........................................23
7MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................... 25
7.1.1 Lenses...........................................................................................................................25
7.1.2 Battery ..........................................................................................................................25
7.1.3 Cleaning the AOS High Speed Camera Infrared filter........................................................25
8TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 26
9APPENDICES.................................................................................................................. 27
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Description of external input and output signals.................................................................... 27
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................28
Limited Liability.................................................................................................................. 30
10 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................... 31
10.1.1 Trigger Breakout Box......................................................................................................31
10.1.2 I/O Breakout Box ...........................................................................................................31
10.1.3 Motion Analysis .............................................................................................................31
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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
1.0 Manual
2.00 9.10.2006 Manual, addition with X-PRI
2.01 X-EMA special 19.10.2007 Manual, changes for X-EMA
2.10 26.02.2008 Manual, additions for SDI interface
2.11 30.05.2008 Manual, IRIG-B specifications added
2.12 10.11.2009 Manual, information on S-Series cameras
Copyright
The information in this manual is subject to changes without any prior notice. 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 this 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.
Congratulations! With purchase of an AOS Technologies AG high speed camera system you have acquired a versatile, reliable
product allowing you to record high speed sequences in a very convenient way. The advanced and self contained digital camera
system provides a maximum in user friendliness and assists you in getting the results while others try.
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Introduction
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 an easy to use software to create a solution for your
high-speed recording needs. The intent of 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 it’s built in
camera memory. The rechargeable battery allows operation of up to 30 minutes in recording mode
and allows data buffering of up to 1h.
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 incl. Power cable for EU- and US-mains plugs
1 CAT6 Data cable 5.0m
1 CD with AOS High Speed Camera operation Software and Camera manual
(pdf file)
Standard scope of delivery may vary from model, territory and distributor.
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1Connecting 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.
1.1.1 Visual inspection
Unpack the camera and visual inspection. Check for any visible damages.
1.1.2 Battery charging
Your AOS highspeed camera features a built-in, re-chargeable battery. Prior its first use, as well as
prior any recording session, make 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 against 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 (100…240VAC)
-Check if the cameras “Charge” LED lights up in green
-Charging time is approx. 4 hours (if battery is fully discharged)
External power supply.
Also used to charge
battery
External trigger signal
(closing switch / TTL
low)
The input range of AOS High Speed Camera is 8 to 16VDC (24 to 36VDC for X-
EMA cameras). If applying more than 16VDC (36VDC for X-EMA) serious damages
of the camera results. Such damages are not covered by the warranty.
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1.1.3 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 on (overwriting changed setup, start with factory presets)
press “Power” push button for more then 4 sec
release button and wait until startup sequence has been completed (“System” LED comes to a
rest)
3- Switching off (standard) when camera is switched on
press “Power” push button shortly
“Power / Reset” LED will indicate the shutdown sequence
4- Switching off (enforced shutdown) when camera is switched on
press “Power” push button for more then 4 sec
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 S-Series or X-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.
1.1.4 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)
-Switch your camera on (see 1.1.3)
-connect the included CAT6 data cable to the camera and to the appropriate port on your PC
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These rugged high speed cameras offer a special
data connector to securely lock the data cable to
the camera. Although standard CAT6 cables can
be used too, a secure cable lock is achieved by
using the included data cable with its cable lock.
These non-ruggedized high speed cameras offer a
standard data connector to accept standard CAT6
Ethernet data cables.
S-VIT & X-VIT / X-EMA S-MOTION & X-MOTION / X-PRI
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2Installation of the Control Software and Camera drivers
Please refer to the “AOS Imaging Studio Manual” and “Installation guide”, also to be found on the
included CD
3Operation 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 operate 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 AOS distributor or our
support engineers.
3.1.1 The camera rear panel
Power switch
Status LED’s
I/O Connector
Data IF LED’s
Reset switch
Data IF connector RJ45 Camera with standard interface
Reset switch
Power switch
Status LED’s
SDI or analog
video connector
I/O Connector
Data IF LED’s
Data IF connector RJ45
Camera with video interface
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3.1.2 The camera front panel
The “Ready / Data” status LED duplicates the same LED on the camera back panel (see 3.1.3 for
explanation)
Your high speed camera has been carefully adjusted for accurate back focus alignment to make sure
your lenses can be precisely focused all the way between close up and infinity.
However, if you use special (close up) optics or any non-standard lens, it might be necessary to re-
adjust the backfocus by following these steps:
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djusting the backfocus:
Ready / data LED
- loose Allen screws to free focus ring on both
sides of the camera
- set lens to infinity and its iris to maximum
(lowest f-stop number, i.e. 1.4)
- aim at an object near the horizon
- adjust focus ring until distant object is in focus
- set lens to 2m
- aim at an object in exactly 2m distance
(newspaper on a wall)
- adjust focus ring until object is in focus
- repeat steps 1 and 2 until close and distant
objects can be focused correctly
2mm Allen
screw
Focus ring