ISSI LC-2 User manual

INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC SOLUTIONS, INCORPORATED
Ethernet Len Controller (LC-2)
Operation Manual

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Table of Contents
Features.................................................................................................................................2
Description & Specifications...............................................................................................2
Connections ..........................................................................................................................3
NIC Network Setup..............................................................................................................4
Software Operation..............................................................................................................7
Multi Control........................................................................................................................10
Firmware Upgrade...............................................................................................................10
Dimensions............................................................................................................................12
Export Disclaimer................................................................................................................14
For questions or comments, please contact ISSI
Innovative Scientific Solutions, Incorporated
7610 McEwen Road
Dayton, OH 45459
Ph.: [phone]
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CANON® is a registered trademark of Canon, Inc.
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Features
•Remotely control CANON® EF lenses
•Accurate control of Focus, and aperture
•Auto-detection of attached lens and F-number with included LC-2A lens adapter
•Interfaces for Ethernet
•Multiple devices can be connected and simultaneously controlled over a network
•Easy to use software interface
•Unlimited programmable preset capability to easily store and recall saved positions on
the lens
Description & Specifications
Power
85-264V, 50-60Hz
Input
5V = 1A, 5W
Operating Temperature
0- 60 ˚C
Interface
Ethernet
Lens inputs
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Presets
Unlimited, programmable
Software
Windows GUI
ECCN
EAR99
The ISSI Ethernet Lens Controller (LC-2) is a control device for CANON® EF lenses
using c-mount cameras. The LC-2 can operate most CANON® EF lenses. The device is
operated via a graphical user interface and allows for preset positions of the lens to be saved and
then recalled at any time. The presets will save the position of the focus and aperture. Since the
LC-2 is an Ethernet device, it can be networked with other LC-2s or Ethernet devices. This
makes communication and physical cable connections much simpler than traditional serial lens
controllers and also allows them to be operated over a longer distance than serial devices. The IP
address of the LC-2 can be configured to match the local network.
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Connections
Front Panel
Power
Device is powered on
Ethernet
Ethernet communication connection
Back Panel
Lens
Connection for LC-2A lens adapter
Side Panel
Reset
Reset switch
On the front panel, the power and Ethernet communication connections are made. The
lens connection is located on the back panel. The side panel contains the reset switch for the
device. If the IP address is changed and forgotten, the reset switch will set the device back to its
default IP address of 192.168.2.252. Use a paper clip to reset the device, holding for 2 seconds.
Restart the software and the LC-2 will connect with its default IP address.
Ethernet/ Power Connection Lens Connection Reset Switch
The LC-2 is shipped with:
1. Power connector
2. Ethernet cable
3. LC-2A lens adapter
4. LC-2 lens control box
5. M3 Toolkit for mounting
6. USB drive with software and instruction manual
LC-2A Lens Adapter
M3 Toolkit
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Connection of LC-2 to CANON® Lens
The lens controller can be mounted using the provided M3 screw kit and wrench. Use a Cat5 or
Cat6 Ethernet cable (provided) to connect to a PC network interface card or network switch. The
lens adapter is supplied with a mini USB 2.0 connection to connect to the LC-2. The LC-2 is set
up for universal power.
NIC Network Setup
The network on the PC NIC (network interface card) needs to be properly configured for
communication over the network. To do this, navigate to the ‘Network Connections’ page on the
control panel where the local networks of the computer is displayed. Right-click on the network
where the LC-2 is connected and select ‘Properties.’
From the ‘Local Area Connection X Properties’ window, click on ‘Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)’ and then press the ‘Properties’ button, now useable. This will open the ‘Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties’ window. This is where the IP addresses are entered
so that LC-2 can be reached over the local network. The settings needed for communication are
IP Address and Subnet mask.
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The IP address of the NIC should use the following conventions:
IP Format: Network.Network.Subnet.Host
•LC-2 IP: 192.168.2.252
•NIC IP: 192.168.2.XXX
The NIC IP address should have the same network and subnet addresses but a unique host, the
last line of the IP address. The host can be any value 1-254 but different from the host address
of the LC-2. The subnet mask should be set to match that of the LC-2 which, by default is
255.255.255.0. The Default Gateway and all other fields can be left blank.
Additional subnetworks can be
configured for the same NIC. In the
‘Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)’ window, the Advanced
button will open the ‘Advanced TCP/IP
Settings’ window. IP addresses of any
subnetwork can be added for that NIC
here. If multiple devices are being
used on the same network and they
have differing subnetworks, this option
provides communication for all devices without the need to change IP addresses for each device.
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If the lens controller is not connected properly a connection error (below) will be displayed.
First, reset the device via the reset switch which will restores the default IP address.
If connection problems persist, check the connection of the Ethernet cable between the computer
NIC and the LC-2. To check that there is a physical connection, ping the IP address of the LC-2
from the Command Prompt. To do this, open the command prompt window and enter:
Ping XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX –t
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Software Operation
Open the software for the LC-2 from the desktop and it will ask for the IP of the connected LC-2.
Enter the IP address of the LC-2 connected to the network. To communicate with multiple LC-
2s over this network (through a network switch); open up another instance of the program on the
desktop. Once connected, the GUI will show the current position of each motor of the lens.The
firmware version, serial number and IP address will be displayed in the bottom of the GUI. The
lens information (focal length and F number) are displayed as well.
The lens controller is made to operate with CANON® EF lenses. The GUI displays the current
positions of the Focus and Aperture. There are two sets of arrows below this which are used to
move the position of the motor. The single-arrow is slower moving for fine adjustments and the
double-arrow is faster for coarse adjustments. The lens can be moved to points within its range
using the sliding adjustment labeled ‘Value’
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Upon opening, the motors of the lens will move through their minimum and maximum
points to establish the limits. For the preset capability, this determines the minimum and
maximum motor positions.
Once connected, the IP address of the lens controller can be changed if desired. Under
the Change IP window, the IP address can be updated. If networking multiple LC-2s the IP
address of each must be unique.
If the toolbar is red, that means it is not a valid IP address. Type in the desired IP address and
click Apply to implement.
Always on Top makes the LC-2 software always appear as the front window for all windows
open on the desktop.
The save and load settings are used to save positions and recall them on each motor of the lens.
When the lens parameters are at their desired location, those positions on each motor can be
saved and later recalled. To save new settings, select Save Settingsand enter a name for those
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lens settings. Settings are saved to the computer in which the interface is open, not the lens
controller itself.
To recall those lens settings, select Load Settings and the lens will return each motor to those
positions. The lens focal length, position of the focus motor and F number will be displayed for
each saved set point.
When the position of the lens is being set, the above status window will show the progress.
Keyboard Commands
For easier access to preset positions, keyboard commands can be used to recall saved positions.
If a preset is saved with any single digit integer (0-9) it can be recalled by the command Ctrl+0,
2……9. Individually recall these commands by holding down Ctrl then pressing the number of
the preset. To recall these presets, they must have the name of the single digit integer being
recalled.
For example, if a preset is saved as 1, then pressing Ctrl+1 will recall that preset.
Restart LC will perform a software reset. This should be used to fix connection problems or if
the software becomes unresponsive.
Exit will disconnect from the lens controller and exit the program.
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