Kodak EKTAPRO EM 1012 User manual

KODAK
EKTAPRO EM
Motion
Analyzer
MOTION ANALYSIS SYSTEMS
USER’S MANUAL
MODEL 1012
MODEL 1000-E

CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARRANTY
PRECAUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES

NEW EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
KODAK EKTAPRO EM MOTION ANALYZER
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, MOTION ANALYSIS SYSTEMS DIVISION, WARRANTS
THIS KODAK EKTAPRO EM PROCESSOR, KODAK EKTAPRO IMAGER AND
ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURED BY EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY TO FUNCTION
PROPERLY FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT.
Kodak agrees to perform the following equipment warranty services in the United
States.
1. Repair service: Repairs will be made at no charge.
2. Parts replacement: Replacements parts installed under warranty will be
provided at no charge.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
Failure to operate the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer in accordance
with Kodak’s written instructions, including environmental specifications
listed in the User’s Manual.
If there is evidence of the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer being
subjected to accidental damage, misuse or abuse.
If the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer has been repaired or tampered
with by persons other than Kodak personnel, customer personnel trained by
Kodak or without permission of Kodak.
Shipping damage is not covered by this warranty. The purchaser has the
responsibility to place a claim of damage in shipment with the carrier.
KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR OF MERCHANTA-
BILITY FOR THIS EQUIPMENT. IF THIS KODAK EKTAPRO EM MOTION
ANALYZER DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD,
KODAK WILL REPAIR IT WITHOUT CHARGE ACCORDING TO THE TERMS STATED
ABOVE. REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE IS KODAK’S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS
WARRANTY. KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE SALE, USE OR IMPROPER FUNC-
TIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT EVEN IF LOSS OR DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT OF KODAK.
Manual Part Number 91000022-001 REV. C
KODAK, EKTAPRO, DATA-FRAME and CAROUSEL are trademarks. Copyright Eastman Kodak Company, 1990
WARRANTY
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PRECAUTIONS
OPERATION Ventilation
Holes at the rear of the Processor are provided
for proper ventilation. To protect from over-
heating, do not block or cover the holes and
do not operate with the Processor in a space
that does not have proper ventilation.
Temperature
The KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer is
designed to operate satisfactorily in an environ-
ment where the ambient temperature is be-
tween 0 and 45 degrees Centigrade (32 and
113 degrees Fahrenheit), and there is no water
condensation present.
STORAGE Temperature
Do not store the equipment in an area where
the temperature will drop below -20 degrees or
exceed 70 degrees Centigrade (-4 to 158 de-
grees Fahrenheit). Ensure that at no time does
moisture condense on the system.
SHIPPING When shipping, use the shipping carton in
which the unit was originally delivered. If you
must frequently ship your motion analyzer,
you may wish to purchase an accessory carry-
ing case which has been designed for this pur-
pose.
Do not ship the equipment in an area where
the temperature will drop below -40 degrees
or exceed 70 degrees Centigrade (-40 to 158
degrees Fahrenheit). Ensure that at no time
does moisture condense on the system.
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
The protective ground connection is essential
for safe operation of the equipment. Avoid
electrical shock by plugging the power cord
into a properly wired receptacle. A loss of the
protective ground, for any reason, could
result in electrical shock. Use the proper
power cord and insure that it is in good con-
dition.
CAUTION
To avoid the risk of fire, use only the fuses specified for
the equipment.
To avoid the risk of an explosion, do not operate this
product in an explosive atmosphere.
Insure power is turned off before connecting or discon-
necting the Camera and Signal Processing Unit or any
other devices.
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PRECAUTIONS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION STATEMENTS
WARNING: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to
radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class “A” computing device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules and VDE 0871 Class “B”,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference in which case the user at his own expense will be
required to take whatever measures may be required to correct
the interference.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and VDE
0871. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation.
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The KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer is designed to be a
valuable addition to the engineer’s or scientist’s problem solving
instrumentation kit. The menu driven keypad, interactive displays
and helpful image capturing techniques make evaluating your
most difficult motion related problems simple.
The live setup feature allows the user to be sure that the image is
exactly what is required to solve the problem. There is no
guesswork about exposure levels or image composition. What
the user sees on the video monitor is what will be captured in
memory when the RECORD key is pressed.
The images recorded are immediately available for analysis.
The information in this manual will teach you how to operate the
KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer, and take advantage of the
many features of the system designed to speed up and simplify
the task of motion analysis.
INTRODUCTION
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HOW TO USE
THIS MANUAL
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE KODAK EKTAPRO
EM Motion Analyzer Users Manual.
This chapter contains the Warranty, precautions, introduction
and how to use this manual.
CHAPTER 2. CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS.
Introduction to the all of the elements of your Motion
Analyzer. Explains the use of each connector, control and the
meaning of each element presented in the DATA-FRAME Border
on the video monitor.
CHAPTER 3. KEYPAD BASICS.
Explains use of the various dedicated keys, how to move
between the menu pages and how to manipulate the param-
eters associated with a softkey.
CHAPTER 4. GETTING STARTED.
Explains how to connect and operate the KODAK EKTAPRO EM
Motion Analyzer. The step by step instructions in Chapter 4 will
assist you in setting up and connecting the system compo-
nents, and recording and playing back an experiment.
CHAPTER 5. USING THE KEYPAD.
A detailed explanation of each function available using the
softkeys.
CHAPTER 6. RECORDING STRATEGIES.
Explains how to use the different record modes, typical trig-
gers, selecting the correct record mode, Record On Command
and External Synchronization.
CHAPTER 7. ROUTINE CARE.
Explains how to take care of the system for the best results and
to avoid problems.
CHAPTER 8. ACCESSORIES AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Describes the accessories that you can purchase for use with
your KODAK EKTAPRO EM Motion Analyzer. This section also
lists the specifications for the KODAK EKTAPRO EM Processor.
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