Mikrotron eosens TS3 User manual

User Manual
2013-3
110S-3000M
eosens TS3
High-Speed Handheld Camera

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Chapter Summary
Chapter 1, TS3 Product Overview
The first chapter contains general information regarding the TS3 product family, common
applications for which the camera is used, and the basic guide to the component parts of the camera.
Look here for the names and locations of all camera controls and indicators.
Chapter 2, Geng Started
This chapter guides the user through the camera setup process from unpacking the camera to
attaching, connecting, or installing the pieces necessary to begin using the camera: i.e. the power
supply and/or battery, lenses, mass memory devices, etc., as well as optional devices such as
triggers, monitors, PCs, etc.
Chapter 3, Camera Setup
This chapter is about learning to use the TS3 user interface and setting the camera up for use,
including naming the camera and setting up the time. It also covers controls for the built-in
LCD display, connecting with an external display, and connecting the TS3 to a computer
network.
Chapter 4, Recording with the TS3
Chapter 4 covers the recording process from setting up the recording parameters to Arming
and Triggering the camera. It also covers bit selection, image processing and saving the imagery
in its different formats.
Chapter 5, Synchronizing Cameras
Cameras may be synchronized to external timing devices as well as to other cameras. This
chapter tells you how to do it on the TS3.
Chapter 6, TS3 Web-Applicaon
TS3 camera’s Web-Application makes it easy to control the camera from virtually any device that
can attach to a network and run a standard internet browser. No need to load any software!
Chapter 6 walks you through the Web-App and how to control the camera, and capture and
manage imagery with it.
Chapters 7 and 8, FasMoon
FasMotion is MIKROTRON proprietary camera control software for setting up and controlling the
TS3 with a PC via GigE connection. Chapter 7 covers the setup portion. Chapter 8 covers recording
with FasMotion.
Appendices and Applicaon Notes
Technical details are to be found in these sections. They include a glossary of terms, camera and
sensor specifications, lens FOV vs. resolutions tables, an index, connector schematics, and back
focus adjustment procedures, system optimization and much more.
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Contents
Copyrights and Disclaimer .................................................................................................... i
Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................... i
Reader Response ...................................................................................................................................... i
Contact...................................................................................................................................................... i
Chapter Summary ................................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 1, TS3 Product Overview ............................................................................................................. ii
Chapter 2, Geng Started ........................................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 3, Camera Setup .......................................................................................................................... ii
Chapter 4, Recording with the TS3............................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 5, Synchronizing Cameras ............................................................................................................ ii
Chapter 6, TS3 Web-Applicaon ............................................................................................................... ii
Chapters 7 and 8, FasMoon .................................................................................................................... ii
Appendices and Applicaon Notes ........................................................................................................... ii
1 TS3 Product Overview........................................................................................................ 1
1-1 TS3 Product Descripon...................................................................................................................... 1
1-2 TS3 Product Dierenaon................................................................................................................. 2
1-3 TS3 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors ............................................................................................ 3
2 TS3 Geng Started ........................................................................................................... 7
2-1 Unpacking the Camera ....................................................................................................................... 7
2-2 Installing the Lens............................................................................................................................... 7
2-3 Powering Up, Charging, and Power Down........................................................................................... 8
2-4 TS3 Memory and Mass Storage Opons............................................................................................ 10
3 TS3 Camera Setup............................................................................................................ 13
3-1 Camera Display and Menu Navigaon Buons.................................................................................. 13
3-2 Using the Touchscreen...................................................................................................................... 14
3-3 Controlling the Displays.................................................................................................................... 15
3-4 Connecng to a PC via Ethernet........................................................................................................ 16
3-5 Using the TS3 with a PC .................................................................................................................... 17
3-6 TS3 Name the Camera ...................................................................................................................... 18
3-7 Seng the Time .............................................................................................................................. 19
3-8 Storage Setup ................................................................................................................................... 20
3-9 Conguraon and Camera Informaon............................................................................................. 21
3-10 Reset .............................................................................................................................................. 21
4 Recording with the TS3 .................................................................................................... 22
4-1 Seng Frame Rate and Resoluon ................................................................................................... 22
4-2 Seng Shuer Speed ....................................................................................................................... 24
4-3 Low Light Mode................................................................................................................................ 25
4-4 Seng Bit Depth .............................................................................................................................. 25
4-5 Conguring the Trigger .................................................................................................................... 26
4-6 Black Level Calibraon...................................................................................................................... 27
4-8 Autosave .......................................................................................................................................... 29
4-10 Image Processing ............................................................................................................................ 32
4-11 Custom Color Correcon................................................................................................................. 33

4-12 Saving Images to Mass Storage ....................................................................................................... 35
5 Synchronizing Cameras ................................................................................................... 37
5-1 Sync In.............................................................................................................................................. 37
5-2 Sync Out........................................................................................................................................... 38
5-3 Master/Slave Setup .......................................................................................................................... 39
5-4 External Source Sync......................................................................................................................... 40
6 Using the Web App .......................................................................................................... 42
6-1 Web App Overview........................................................................................................................... 42
6-2 Camera Tab....................................................................................................................................... 43
6-3 Storage Sengs Tab.......................................................................................................................... 44
6-4 Record Sengs................................................................................................................................. 45
6-5 Record Controls ................................................................................................................................ 46
6-6 Display Sengs Tab .......................................................................................................................... 47
6-7 Arm, Trigger, Live, and Review Buons ............................................................................................. 47
6-8 Review Tab ....................................................................................................................................... 48
7 FasMoon Setup.............................................................................................................. 50
7-1 Install FasMoon Camera Control Soware ...................................................................................... 50
7-2 Connect the Camera to a Network.................................................................................................... 52
7-3 FasMoon Applicaon Window........................................................................................................ 53
7-4 Controlling the Image Displays.......................................................................................................... 54
7-5 Name the Camera............................................................................................................................. 56
7-6 Camera Time and Date ..................................................................................................................... 56
7-7 Connect to a TS3 Outside FasMoon ................................................................................................ 57
7-8 Storage Setup ................................................................................................................................... 59
7-9 Conguraons .................................................................................................................................. 60
7-10 Reboot and Power Down ................................................................................................................ 60
7-11 Camera Informaon........................................................................................................................ 61
8 Recording with FasMoon ............................................................................................... 62
8-1 Seng Frame Rate and Resoluon ................................................................................................... 62
8-2 Seng Shuer Speed ....................................................................................................................... 63
8-3 Seng Bit Depth .............................................................................................................................. 64
8-4 Conguring the Trigger .................................................................................................................... 64
8-5 Black Level Calibraon...................................................................................................................... 65
8-6 Record: Arm and Trigger ................................................................................................................... 65
8-7 Autosave .......................................................................................................................................... 67
8-8 Reviewing Captured Imagery: Playback............................................................................................. 68
8-9 Image Processing.............................................................................................................................. 70
8-10 Custom Color Correcon................................................................................................................. 71
8-11 Saving Images to Mass Storage ....................................................................................................... 73
Appendices ........................................................................................................................ 75
Appendix A: Denion of terms ............................................................................................................. 75
Appendix B: TS3 Specicaons ............................................................................................................... 78
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Appendix C: TS3 Record / Resoluon Tables ........................................................................................... 79
Appendix D: Power and I/O Connecons................................................................................................ 82
Appendix E: Adjusng Back Focus........................................................................................................... 84
Appendix F: Camera Status LEDs............................................................................................................. 86
Appendix G: Contents of Frame.txt le ................................................................................................... 87
Appendix H: TS3 Updates ....................................................................................................................... 88
Appendix I: Physical Measurements ....................................................................................................... 89
Appendix J: Crop Factor.......................................................................................................................... 90
Appendix K: Paron Capture (CAP) File Format .................................................................................... 91
Applicaon Notes............................................................................................................... 93
Applicaon Note 1: Histograms .............................................................................................................. 93
Applicaon Note 2: Understanding Bit Depth ......................................................................................... 95
Applicaon Note 3: Trigger Posion and the Circular Buer.................................................................... 97
Applicaon Note 4: Frame Rate, Resoluon, and Exposure................................................................... 101
Applicaon Note 5: Opmizing System for Image Transfers .................................................................. 102
Applicaon Note 6: Choosing an Image File Format .............................................................................. 109
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Table of Figures
Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View ........................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View ...................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View.......................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open) ................................................................................................... 5
Figure 1-5: TS3 Boom View.................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 2-1: Baery Access Door ............................................................................................................... 8
Figure 2-2: Baery Charge Indicator on Status Bar ................................................................................... 9
Figure 2-3: Mass Storage........................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 2-4: USB-OTG on the TS3 ............................................................................................................. 12
Figure 3-1: System Menu ....................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 3-2: Touchscreen Menu ............................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3-3: Touchscreen Calibraon ....................................................................................................... 14
Figure 3-4: LCD Display Controls............................................................................................................. 15
Figure 3-5: HDMI Controls...................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 3-6: TS3 to PC Connecons ......................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-7: Network Menu..................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-8: Stac IP Dialog Box............................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3-9: Web Browser Screen ............................................................................................................ 17
Figure 3-10: TS3 in Windows Explorer.................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3-11: Camera Name Menu .......................................................................................................... 18
Figure 3-12: Keypad Dialog Boxes .......................................................................................................... 19
Figure 3-13: Time Format Menu............................................................................................................. 19
Figure 3-14: Storage Menu..................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-15: Session............................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-16: System Explore Dialog: File Stacks ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 3-17: File Acon Dialog ............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 4-1: Frame Rate and Resoluon Menu......................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-2: Advanced Record Sengs .................................................................................................... 23
Figure 4-3: Shuer Speed Menu ............................................................................................................ 24
Figure 4-4: Low Light Menu.................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 4-5: Trigger Posion .................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 4-6: External Trigger .................................................................................................................... 26
Figure 4-7: Black Level Calibraon and Sengs...................................................................................... 27
Figure 4-8: Camera LED.......................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 4-9: Progress: Armed TS3 ............................................................................................................ 28
Figure 4-10: Recording Progress: Triggered TS3 ...................................................................................... 29
Figure 4-11: Autosave Dialog ................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 4-12: Playback Buons................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 4-13: Image Pipeline.................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 4-14: Image Processing Opons................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4-15: White Balance Dialog ......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4-16: Custom White Balance ....................................................................................................... 34
Figure 4-17: RGB Control Dialog............................................................................................................. 34
Figure 4-18: Save Dialog Boxes .......................................................................................................... 36
Figure 5-1: Sync In Sengs Dialog.......................................................................................................... 37
Figure 5-2: Sync In Per Second ............................................................................................................... 38
Figure 5-3: Sync Out Per Frame.............................................................................................................. 38
Figure 5-4: Sync Pass Thru...................................................................................................................... 39
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Figure 5-5: Master and Slave Cameras ................................................................................................... 39
Figure 5-6: External Sync: Local Grouping............................................................................................... 40
Figure 5-7: External Sync: Distributed Grouping ..................................................................................... 41
Figure 6-1: Address bar (Chrome) .......................................................................................................... 42
Figure 6-2: Applicaon Window Camera Tab.......................................................................................... 42
Figure 6-3: Camera Tab .......................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 6-4: Network Conguraon Dialog .............................................................................................. 43
Figure 6-5: Storage Sengs Tab ............................................................................................................. 44
Figure 6-6: Explore Window................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 6-7: Record Sengs Tab .............................................................................................................. 45
Figure 6-8: Record Sengs Tab--Advanced Sengs ............................................................................... 46
Figure 6-9: Record Controls Tab ............................................................................................................. 46
Figure 6-10: Display Sengs Tab............................................................................................................ 47
Figure 6-11: Arm, Trigger, Live and Review Buons................................................................................ 47
Figure 6-12: Web-App Review and Save ................................................................................................. 48
Figure 6-13: Video Review Tab ............................................................................................................... 49
Figure 6-14: Download Informaon Box................................................................................................. 49
Figure 7-1: FasMoon Installaon.......................................................................................................... 50
Figure 7-2: FasMoon Install Locaon.................................................................................................... 50
Figure 7-3: FasMoon Start Folder......................................................................................................... 51
Figure 7-4: FasMoon Install Progress.................................................................................................... 51
Figure 7-5: FasMoon Installaon Complete.......................................................................................... 51
Figure 7-6: FasMoon “Find Camera” Icon ............................................................................................. 52
Figure 7-7: FasMoon “Find Cameras” Dialog ........................................................................................ 52
Figure 7-8: FasMoon Applicaon Window ........................................................................................... 53
Figure 7-9: Video Control Pane .............................................................................................................. 54
Figure 7-11: User Preferences ................................................................................................................ 54
Figure 7-10: View Menu......................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 7-12: Gamma Comparison........................................................................................................... 55
Figure 7-14: Time and Date Conguraon.............................................................................................. 56
Figure 7-13: HDMI Sengs .................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 7-15: Web-Applicaon ................................................................................................................ 57
Figure 7-16: Open TS3 Media in Windows Explorer................................................................................ 58
Figure 7-17: FasMoon Storage Sengs Tab .......................................................................................... 59
Figure 7-18: FasMoon Camera Explorer................................................................................................ 59
Figure 7-19: FasMoon Camera Menu ................................................................................................... 60
Figure 7-20: Camera Informaon ........................................................................................................... 61
Figure 8-1: Record Sengs Tab .............................................................................................................. 62
Figure 8-2: Shuer Sengs.................................................................................................................... 63
Figure 8-3: Trigger Conguraon............................................................................................................ 64
Figure 8-4: Conguraon menu: Black Level Calibraon......................................................................... 65
Figure 8-5: Record Progress Bar: Armed................................................................................................. 66
Figure 8-6: Record Progress Bar: Triggered............................................................................................. 66
Figure 8-7: Video Review tab and Video Controls................................................................................... 67
Figure 8-8: Autosave Setup Dialog ......................................................................................................... 68
Figure 8-9: Video Controls (Playback)..................................................................................................... 69
Figure 8-10: Image Pipeline.................................................................................................................... 70
Figure 8-11: Display Sengs .................................................................................................................. 71
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Figure 8-12: Custom White Balance ....................................................................................................... 72
Figure 9-1: Sync I/O Cable Drawing ........................................................................................................ 83
Figure 9-2: Sync I/O Camera Interface Schemac ................................................................................... 83
Figure 9-3: Focus Chart .......................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 9-4: C-Mount............................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 9-5: Navitar 50mm f/95 Lens ....................................................................................................... 85
Figure 9-6: Camera Status LEDs.............................................................................................................. 86
Figure 9-7: Camera Update Screens........................................................................................................ 88
Figure 9-8: Physical Measurements........................................................................................................ 89
Figure 9-9: Crop Factor 1280 x 1024 ....................................................................................................... 90
Figure 9-10: Crop Factor 1280 x 720 ....................................................................................................... 90
Figure 9-11: Crop Factor 800 x 600 ......................................................................................................... 90
Figure 9-12: CAP File Diagram ................................................................................................................ 91
Figure 10-1: Histogram: Linear Gradient................................................................................................. 93
Figure 10-2: Histogram: Mono-tonal ...................................................................................................... 93
Figure 10-3: Histogram: Linear Gradient................................................................................................. 94
Figure 10-4: High...Mid...and Low 8 Bits of the same Image ................................................................... 96
Figure 10-5: Circular Buer Fills and Images Shi Posion...................................................................... 97
Figure 10-6: Circular Buer Fills and Images Shi Posion...................................................................... 98
Figure 10-7: Circular Buer Overowing ................................................................................................ 98
Figure 10-8: Circular Buer End Trigger .................................................................................................. 99
Figure 10-9: Packet Delay Spinner........................................................................................................ 103
Figure 10-10: FasMoon Shortcut ........................................................................................................ 104
Figure 10-11: FasMoon Shortcut Properes ....................................................................................... 104
Figure 10-12: Memory Usage in Task Manager..................................................................................... 107
Table of Figures Connued
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Table of Tables
Table 1-1: TS3100-L and TS3100-S Models................................................................................................ 2
Table 1-2: Part Number Legend................................................................................................................ 2
Table 1-3: Camera Part Locaons ............................................................................................................. 3
Table 2-1: Package Contents: ................................................................................................................... 7
Table 2-2: Lens Selecon.......................................................................................................................... 8
Table 2-3: ON / OFF Buon .................................................................................................................... 10
Table 2-4: Baery LED States ................................................................................................................. 10
Table 2-5: TS3 Mass Storage Funconality.............................................................................................. 12
Table 3-1: Menu Terminology ................................................................................................................ 13
Table 3-2: Network LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 16
Table 4-1: Frame Rates and Resoluons ................................................................................................. 22
Table 4-2: Frame Rates and Shuer Speeds............................................................................................ 24
Table 4-3: Playback Control.................................................................................................................... 31
Table 4-4: Playback Rates....................................................................................................................... 31
Table 4-5: Image File Save Opons......................................................................................................... 35
Table 7-1: TS3 Network LEDs.................................................................................................................. 52
Table 8-1: Sample Frame Rates and Resoluons..................................................................................... 65
Table 8-2: Camera Control Buons......................................................................................................... 69
Table 8-3: File Save Opons ................................................................................................................... 73
Table 9-1: Denions............................................................................................................................. 75
Table 9-2: Specicaons ........................................................................................................................ 78
Table 9-3: Resoluons, Rates, and Times................................................................................................ 79
Table 9-4: Power Pin OUt....................................................................................................................... 82
Table 9-5: I/O Connector Pin Out ........................................................................................................... 82
Table 9-6: Informaon Status................................................................................................................. 88
Table 9-7: Crop Factor............................................................................................................................ 90
Table 9-8: CAP File Format ..................................................................................................................... 92
Table 10-1: Image Transfer Performace ............................................................................................... 105
Table 10-2: Table Stats.txt Moderate_Performance System.................................................................. 105
Table 10-3: Missing Frames on a Busy System ...................................................................................... 107
Table 10-4: Benet from Jumbo Packets............................................................................................... 107
Table 10-5: Finding the Correct Packet Delay Value .............................................................................. 108
Table 10-6: File Format Features .......................................................................................................... 110
Table 10-7: Save to SSD Benchmarks.................................................................................................... 110

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1 TS3 Product Overview
1-1 TS3 Product Descripon
The MIKROTRON eosens TS3 is a high-speed digital camera line with models capable of capturing
high resolution 1280 x 1024 pixel images at 500 frames per second and smaller-resolution images
at much higher frame rates. Recording image data at high frame rates makes it possible to play
back high quality video sequences in slow motion, enabling the user a greatly enhanced ability to
analyze events that occur much too quickly for human vision to perceive.
The TS3, with its many modes of operation, including its unique stand alone capabilities, and its high
speed imaging performance, resolution and sensitivity, make it an excellent choice for many different
applications. For ad hoc testing and troubleshooting, when setup time is precious, the TS3 comes
through as a point and shoot camera. For multi-camera use or where the camera might be set up and
left in mo e remote applications, its networking and master/slave capabilities come into play.
MIKROTRON high-speed cameras are
used in hundreds of different industrial
manufacturing sites to analyze motion in
machinery and production line
processes. Reduce jams, speed up line
setup and changeovers, lower scrap and
rejected material costs, and reduce
downtime and maintenance expenses.
Hundreds of universities worldwide use
MIKROTRON cameras for a variety of
research studies. Animal locomotion,
mechanical
engineering, flow visualization,
combustion studies, biomechanics &
kinesiology, physics, chemistry, tensile
testing, and more.
High-speed cameras are used to determine
the effects of blasts on structures or
vehicles or determine the actual firing
times of blast holes and the nature of the
rock movement. Delay detonators provide
the timing blasts needed under specific
blasting onditions. Blast holes firing the
incorrect times reduce rock fragmentation,
effect blast movement, and can increase
blast vibrations
Military customers worldwide use high-speed video to design and test weapons, counter measure
and defensive systems and components. High-speed cameras are key for testing projectiles for
determining ballistics, detonics and fragmentation characteristics; in airborne stores separation;
and in vehicle armor design testing materials and survivability.
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Camera Max Resolution / Frame Rate Standard
Memory
Sensor
Size
Optional
Memory
Optional Solid-State Drive
TS3-100-L (Std): 800 x 600 @1250 fps 4GB 14mm 8GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
TS3-100-S (Full): 1280 x 1024 @ 500 fps 4GB 22.9mm 8GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Component Opons Examples
Drive (GB SSD) None/ 064 / 128 / 256
Memory (GB) 4 / 8 TS3100LC4 = Std. Resolution, Color , 4GB (no SSD)
Sensor (Mono/Color) C / M TS3100SM4 = Full Resolution, Mono , 4GB (no SSD)
Model L / S TS3100SM8064 = Full Resolution, Mono , 8GB with 64GB SSD
TS3100XXXxxx
Table 1-1: TS3100-L and TS3100-S Models
Table 1-2: Part Number Legend
1-2 TS3 Product Dierenaon
MIKROTRON sells a number of different TS3 high-speed digital camera models. These cameras are
offered in either monochrome or color with various high-speed digital image recording capability
using a wide range of recording rates, sensor resolutions, and on-board memory options. The
cameras comprise an 8-bit (mono) or 24-bit(color) pixel resolution for HiSpec models, while the TS3
models boast 10-bit (mono) or 24-bit (color) resolutions. All cameras are equipped with a standard C-
mount lens mount, and 1/4-20 tripod mount. Additional lens mount options are available.
TS3 cameras support the following modes of operation
•Standalone operation The TS3’s built in 7” LCD display, SSD, SD Card, or USB download, and
battery power allow it to be fully functional without th connection o a host PC.
•Remote operation using MIKROTRON Web Application: With the Web Application, any host
device with a common Web browser may be used to control the camera.
The TS3 camera housing is made of 100% machined aluminum with a hard black anodized finish. It is
both attractive and extremely durable. LEMO connectors are used for critical power and Sync/
Trigger connections. An aluminum side panel door protects USB-OTG, HDMI, Gig-E, Sync/Trigger,
and Power connectors as well as the SD Card slot when the camera is operating in stand alone mode.
Power is supplied by an AC power adapter or a high-capacity Li-Ion battery.
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1-3 TS3 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View
Camera Part Link to View
LED Indicators “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View” / “Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View”
Arm Button “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
Display Button “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
Menu Button “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
D-Pad (Directional Pad) “Figure 1-1: TS3 Back View”
Trigger Button “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
ON/OFF Button “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
Strap Attachments “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View” / “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
C-Mount “Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View”
C-Mount Lock Screws “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View” / “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Lens Mount Holes “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
1/4-20 Tripod Mounts “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View” / “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
USB Port “Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View”
USB OTG Port “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
SD Card Slot “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Gig-E Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Sync I/O Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
HDMI Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Power Connector “Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)”
Battery Door “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Battery Door Latch “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Battery Clasp “Figure 1-5: TS3 Bottom View”
Table 1-3: Camera Part Locaons
Note: See “Appendix I: Physical Measurements” on page 89 for dimensions.
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Trigger
Button
C-Mount
Lens Mount Holes
Network
LED
Storage
LED
Camera
LED
Sync
LED
Battery
LED
Power
LED
Figure 1-2: TS3 Front View
Figure 1-3: TS3 Top View
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Figure 1-4: TS3 Side View (Door open)
Figure 1-5: TS3 Boom View
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2 TS3 Geng Started
2-1 Unpacking the Camera
Part STD OPT Part #
TS3 Camera X TS3100XXX
C-Mount (factory installed and adjusted on the camera) X
F-Mount (factory installed and adjusted on the camera) X 1105-0200
DC Power Supply-- 110/220VAC, 50/60Hz, 12V @ 4.17A, with IEC 13 socket and 5-pin
LEMO connector (no power cord included)
X 1105-0250
8 GB SDHC Card X 1105-0270
16 GB SDHC Card X 1105-0271
32 GB SDHC Card X 1105-0272
I/O Cable--1.3 meter with 8-pin LEMO camera connector and BNC connectors for Sync-In,
Sync-Out, and Trigger-In
X 1105-0401
Wireless Dongle X 1105-0275
Documentation and Software (on thumb drive) X
Battery--Rechargeable Li-Ion 3.7V 15,600mAh (Battery comes fully charged from factory) X 1105-0050
Hoodman 7” LCD Display Cover for glare protectio X 1105-0330
MIKROTRON retails its cameras through independent distributors. MIKROTRON or its distributors
can provide the accessory items required for camera operation according to each customer’s
particular application needs.
2-2 Installing the Lens
The camera is shipped with a C-mount lens adaptor installed and adjusted at the factory. To install a
C-mount lens, follow these steps:
1. Select a C-mount lens for use with the camera.
NOTE: There are many C-mount lens formats and focal lengths available. The 22.9mm diagonal sensor
of the TS3100L is larger than the light circle produced by many C-mount lenses. This is especially true
for wide angle lenses, but it is dependent on lens design and format. Vignetting (darkening at the
edges of the image), will occur when the image on the sensor, the size and location of which is
dependent on resolution and image to set, is not covered by the image circle of the lens. (See “Table
2-2: Lens Selection .)
2. Remove the lens receptacle cover from the camera’s C-mount. This is a cover that is installed
at the factory to protect the camera optics and sensor from dust contamination
NOTE: Whenever threading lenses on or off the camera, face the camera lens down so that
any contamination on the threads will tend to fall away from the camera rather than into it.
3. Thread the C-mount lens into the lens mount located in the front of the camera. DO NOT
overtighten the lens! The lens should be “finger tight” only--just tight enough that you can adjust
focus and aperture without unscrewing the lens.
NOTE: Limit the time between removal of the receptacle cover and installation of the lens. Dust
could settle on the face of the sensor cover glass and degrade the image quality.
Table 2-1: Package Contents:
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*The 17.5mm diagonal @ 1024 x 1024 is slightly larger than the 16mm specification or 1” C-mount
lenses. Many, but not all 1” format lenses will satisfactorily cover this resolution
This table assumes that the images are centered (no custom offset applied). (See “Table
9-3: Resolutions, Rates, and Times” on page 79.)
Note: All F-mount lenses will easily cover the full 22.9m full resolution image plane.
2-3 Powering Up, Charging, and Power Down
The camera can be powered by its rechargeable 3.7V Li-Ion battery or the external 12V power supply.
Both are included with the camera. The battery is fully charged at the factory and is shipped outside the
camera to avoid accidental discharge. The battery door is located on the underside of the camera.
The Li-Ion battery will power the TS3 for up to several hours, depending on configuration and mode of
operation
NOTE: When a new battery is installed, it must go through one complete discharge/recharge cycle to
Resolution Sensor Diagonal Required Lens Format
to avoid noticeable
Vignetting
Field of View From 10M with
50mm Lens
1280 x 1024 22.9mm 1.3” 3.6 x 2.9M
1024 x 1024 17.5mm 1.3”* 2.9 x 2.9M
800 x 600 14mm 1” 2.2 x 1.7M
640 x 480 11.2mm 2/3” 1.8 x 1.3M
256 x 200 4.5mm 1/3” .72 x .56M
Figure 2-1: Baery Access Door
Table 2-2: Lens Selecon
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Figure 2-2: Baery Charge Indicator on Status Bar
-88%
88%
calibrate its internal “gas gauge.” Until that time you will find that the % of charge shown on the
lower right of the camera display as well as on any camera control software will not be correct. (See
“Figure 2-2: Battery Charge Indicator on Status Bar” on page 9.)
Removing the Baery
1. Turn the TS3 upside down to access the battery compartment.
2. Slide the battery door latch to the “open” position. The spring loaded door will open
3. Move the battery clasp away from the edge of the battery. (See “Figure 2-1: Battery
Access Door”.)
Installing the Baery
1. Open the battery door (follow steps 1-2, above).
2. Look into the battery compartment and notice the connector at the bottom and the battery strap.
3. Position the battery strap within the compartment so that it has enough slack to accommodate
the battery but will not bunch up when the battery is installed..
4. Orient the battery appropriately and slide it into the compartment.
5. With the battery seated properly in the compartment, the battery clasp will close, securing it in
place.
6. Fold the loose end of the battery strap over the top of the battery and close the battery access
door.
7. Slide the battery door latch closed.
8. The TS3 should now power up. If it does not, please follow the instructions below for connectin
the DC power supply and charging the battery.
9. Press the Menu button once to get the menus and status bar to appear on the LCD display.
Aaching the External DC Power Supply
The 12V DC Power Supply operates on 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. The socket is a standard IEC 13, used
worldwide for all types of electronic equipment. The power supply is shipped without power cord so
that the user may use one appropriate for local power outlets.
1. Attach a power cord to the power supply and connect it to an AC power outlet.
2. Attach the power supply output cord to the camera via LEMO connectors. Note that the LEMO
connector is keyed: the red dot on the connector will face the LCD side (back) of the camera.
Note: If the camera was powered down before connecting the power supply, it will now power up. While
operating on battery power the Battery Status on the Status bar will show a negative number -88%. (See
“Figure 2-2: Battery Charge Indicator on Status Bar”.) When connected to a power supply (with the
battery installed) the number becomes positive. If no battery is present it changes to A/C>.
Charging the Baery
The TS3 battery does not charge automatically when the camera is attached to an external power
supply while operating. Changing mode is initiated by pressing the ON/OFF button. When the
battery is present while the camera is attached to an external power supply, the ON/OFF button will
toggle the camera through three states: 1)normal operation; 2)charging (non operational); 3)O .
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Note: Pressing the ON / OFF button toggles the camera between three Modes if both the battery
and external power supply are present. It toggles the camera between two Modes: On /OFF if either
the battery or the external supply is not present. (See “Table 2-3: ON / OFF Bu on” on page 10.)
Powering Down
If you press the ON/OFF button while the camera is operating, you will get see a message on the
display asking if you wish to turn the camera off. If you click “OK” the camera will either power down
or begin charging. If click “Cancel” or “MENU” the camera will return to its previous operating state.
If you do nothing, the camera will wait approximately 60 seconds, then either begin charging or
power down--it will not return to operating mode until it is powered up again.
Battery
Present
External
Supply
Mode LEDs Baery Charge
% Indicator
X X 1. OperatingPower / Camera / Battery (Green, Amber, or Red) Batt: xx
X X 2. Charging Power / Battery (Green, Amber, or Red) (LCD o )
X X 3. O None (LCD o )
X 1. OperatingPower / Camera / Battery (Blue) A/C
X 2. O None (LCD o )
X 1. OperatingPower / Camera / Battery (Green, Amber, or Red) Batt: xx%
X 2. O (LCD o )
Operang / Charging Charge Status LED Behavior
Operating>15% Green
Charging > 15% Blinking Green
Operating< 15% > 5% Amber
Charging <15% >5% Blinking Amber
Operating<5% Blinking Red
Charging <5% Blinking Red
OperatingNot Installed Blue
The Battery LED changes color depending on the level of charge.
2-4 TS3 Memory and Mass Storage Opons
The TS3 camera is equipped with 4GB or 8GB of internal high-speed internal memory. Images stored
in this memory may be reviewed on the camera, external monitor via HDMI, or PC, then saved to any
of four types of mass storage devices:
1. Solid State Hard drive (optional) in talled in the TS3 at the factory.
2. SD Cards (SDHC) inserted by the operator into the SDHC slot on the side of the TS3.
3. USB devices such as thumb drives or USB external hard drives connected via the USB port.
4. Memory devices on a networked PC using FasMotion software (not Web Browser).
Table 2-3: ON / OFF Buon
Table 2-4: Baery LED States
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TS3 Solid State Hard Drives (Internal SSD)
Solid state hard drives (SSDs) are available as an option on the L and S series. (See “Table 1-1:
TS3100-L and TS3100-S Models” on page 2.) These drives serve as mass storage devices for the
camera and are installed in the camera at the factory. Image data from the TS3’s high-speed internal
memory may be downloaded to the SSD, thus making room for the next high-speed image capture.
While the SSD does not add to the recording time of the camera (the number of images it can
record in one session), it does allow the user to download large quantities of image data without
ever connecting the TS3 to a PC or other external device.
SD Card
The TS3 is shipped with a 16GB high performance SD Card. This card has two functions
• It can be used as a mass storage device for downloading and distributing images. SD Cards and
card readers are very commonly used storage devices among PC users and photographers.
• Any field software updates for the TS3 from MIKROTRON will be installed via the SD Card.
Note: An SD Card when used for a software update must be reformatted before it can be reused as
a mass storage device. See “Appendix H: TS3 Updates” on page 88.
USB Hard Drive
USB Thumb Drive
Figure 2-3: Mass Storage
USB
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Internal High-Speed Memory
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64/128/256GB
SD-Card
Gig-E
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B-OTG
USB Port
USB Port
SSD
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