Mikrotron MotionBLITZ Director2 LTR Series User manual

Instruction
Manual
MotionBLITZ® Director2 LTR
High Speed Video System
Version 1.6.3.0
Mikrotron GmbH
Landshuter Str. 20-22
D-85716 Unterschleissheim
Germany
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.mikrotron.de

1 General.....................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Essentials of MotionBLIT ®Director2.............................................................................................................5
1.2 Customer indications..........................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 For customers in the U.S.A.........................................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 For customers in Canada............................................................................................................................................6
1.2.3 Pour utilisateurs au Canada........................................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 Life Support Applications..........................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Declaration of conformity..................................................................................................................................6
1.4 Remarks, Warnings............................................................................................................................................7
2 MotionBLITZ® in practice....................................................................................................................................8
2.1 The user interface...............................................................................................................................................8
2.2 Running multiple instances of the application....................................................................................................9
2.3 Program settings.................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.1 Changing the display rate...........................................................................................................................................9
2.3.2 Changing the playback speed.....................................................................................................................................9
2.3.3 Live view on connect..................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.4 Display info line.........................................................................................................................................................9
2.3.5 Show info panel........................................................................................................................................................10
2.3.6 Logarithmic slider mode...........................................................................................................................................10
2.3.7 Bayer interpolation................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3.8 Language.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2.4 Connecting the camera.....................................................................................................................................10
2.5 Load and save camera profiles.........................................................................................................................10
2.6 Changing the pixel clock of the camera...........................................................................................................11
2.7 Startup profile...................................................................................................................................................12
2.8 Camera settings................................................................................................................................................12
2.8.1 Framerate, exposure time and frame size..................................................................................................................12
2.8.2 „Low Light“ mode....................................................................................................................................................12
2.8.3 Max Shutter..............................................................................................................................................................12
2.8.4 Adjust the ROI..........................................................................................................................................................12
2.8.5 Blacklevel................................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.8.6 Gain (Only MC136x cameras)..................................................................................................................................13
2.8.7 Quad mode (Only MC136x cameras).......................................................................................................................14
2.8.8 Dynamic range adjustment.......................................................................................................................................14
2.8.9 Auto shutter..............................................................................................................................................................14
2.9 IO settings........................................................................................................................................................15
2.9.1 Grabber controlled sync............................................................................................................................................15
2.9.2 IRIG controlled sync (only for LTRs with IRIG Option)..........................................................................................15
2.9.3 External sync in........................................................................................................................................................15
2.9.4 Stop record on external trigger.................................................................................................................................15
2.9.5 Restart record after trigger stop................................................................................................................................16
2.9.6 Set marker on external trigger...................................................................................................................................16
2.9.7 Start burst on external trigger...................................................................................................................................16
2.9.8 Start record on external trigger.................................................................................................................................16
2.9.9 Enable ARM............................................................................................................................................................. 16
2.9.10 Test input ports.......................................................................................................................................................16
2.9.11 ImageBLIT ® (Optional software feature)............................................................................................................16
2.9.11.1 ImageBLIT ® parameters..............................................................................................................................17
2.9.11.2 Gray difference and Relative object size.........................................................................................................17
2.9.11.3 Update ImageBLIT ® ..................................................................................................................................17
2.9.11.4 Stop record on ImageBLIT ®.......................................................................................................................17
2.9.11.5 Set marker on ImageBLIT ®.........................................................................................................................17
2.9.11.6 Start burst on ImageBLIT ®.........................................................................................................................17
2.10 Record settings...............................................................................................................................................18
2.10.1 Record directory..................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.10.2 Record name...........................................................................................................................................................19
2.10.3 Available size......................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.10.4 Optimize.................................................................................................................................................................19
2.10.5 Record Annotation.................................................................................................................................................19
2.10.6 Record mode........................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.10.6.1 Ring................................................................................................................................................................19
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2.10.6.2 Until end of file..............................................................................................................................................19
2.10.6.3 Multi-sequence recording...............................................................................................................................19
2.10.7 Record size.............................................................................................................................................................20
2.10.8 Record frames......................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.10.9 Record time............................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.10.10 Trigger settings.....................................................................................................................................................20
2.11 Multi camera setup (Optional).......................................................................................................................21
2.12 Record file format..........................................................................................................................................22
2.13 Image information field..................................................................................................................................23
3 Arrange a scene.....................................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Recording in non circular mode (Until end of file)..........................................................................................24
3.2 Recording in circular mode (Ring)...................................................................................................................24
3.2.1 Start recording..........................................................................................................................................................25
3.2.2 Stop recording..........................................................................................................................................................25
3.3 Playback of a sequence....................................................................................................................................25
3.3.1 Edit and save a sequence..........................................................................................................................................25
3.3.2 Select a sequence for playback and export................................................................................................................25
3.3.3 Remove a sequence..................................................................................................................................................25
3.3.4 Compute the timespan of a selected sequence..........................................................................................................26
The display window..............................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Dock/Undock the display window...................................................................................................................27
4.2 Display origin size............................................................................................................................................27
4.3 Fit to window....................................................................................................................................................27
4.4 Minimize/Maximize the window......................................................................................................................28
4.5 Show/Hide the toolbar......................................................................................................................................28
4.6 oom................................................................................................................................................................28
4.7 Change Brightness............................................................................................................................................28
4.8 Change Contrast...............................................................................................................................................28
4.9 Gamma Correction...........................................................................................................................................28
4.9.1 Gamma correction samples.......................................................................................................................................28
4.9.1.1 Gamma = 0.6, Image gets darker......................................................................................................................28
4.9.1.2 Gamma = 1.0, Unchanged................................................................................................................................29
4.9.1.3 Gamma = 2.0, Image gets brighter....................................................................................................................29
4.10 Image rotation................................................................................................................................................29
4.11 Image flip.......................................................................................................................................................29
4.12 Bayer adjustment (White balance).................................................................................................................29
4.12.1 Adjust white balance manually...............................................................................................................................30
4.12.2 Adjust white balance automatically........................................................................................................................30
4.13 Display RAW image data...............................................................................................................................30
4.14 Edit the info line.............................................................................................................................................31
4.15 Show Histogram Window..............................................................................................................................31
4.16 Add image marker..........................................................................................................................................31
4.17 Show grid lines...............................................................................................................................................31
4.18 View the RGB Values....................................................................................................................................31
4.19 Revert changes...............................................................................................................................................32
5 Image export..........................................................................................................................................................33
5.1 Supported export formats.................................................................................................................................33
5.1.1 BMP......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.2 JPG...........................................................................................................................................................................33
5.1.3 PNG..........................................................................................................................................................................33
5.1.4 TIFF......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.5 DNG (RAW format).................................................................................................................................................33
5.1.6 AVI...........................................................................................................................................................................33
5.1.7 DAT.......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.2 The Image Export Dialog.................................................................................................................................34
5.2.1 Selected images........................................................................................................................................................34
5.2.2 Export directory........................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.2.3 Export name.............................................................................................................................................................34
5.2.4 Export format...........................................................................................................................................................34
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5.2.5 Export size................................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.2.6 Export comment.......................................................................................................................................................35
5.3 Additional export file.......................................................................................................................................35
6 Image import.........................................................................................................................................................36
6.1 Open multiple files side by side.......................................................................................................................36
6.2 Sync record files...............................................................................................................................................37
7 IRIG-B time code receiver (Optional).................................................................................................................38
8 I/O Board...............................................................................................................................................................39
8.1 Pinning of the 15 pin D-Sub connector............................................................................................................40
8.2 Example schematics.........................................................................................................................................41
8.2.1 Connection of one input...........................................................................................................................................41
8.2.1.1 Light barrier with NPN transistor.....................................................................................................................41
8.2.1.2 Light barrier with PNP transistor......................................................................................................................42
8.2.2 Connecting more Inputs............................................................................................................................................43
8.2.2.1 Opto inputs - connected to relays or NPN transistors.......................................................................................43
8.2.2.2 Opto inputs - connected to relays or PNP transistors........................................................................................43
8.2.2.3 Opto inputs - random access.............................................................................................................................44
8.2.3 Connection to the outputs.........................................................................................................................................44
8.3 Schematic of the Opto I/O Board.....................................................................................................................45
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1 General
Congratulations! MotionBLITZ® is an excellent choice, because it’s a extremely
versatile, advanced and self contained digital camera system. Mikrotron Deutschland
GmbH has combined progressive camera technology with software which is very easy
to operate. Thus MotionBLITZ® is the ideal solution for high speed recording. This
manual provides information about the features and operating modes of
MotionBLITZ®.
The MotionBLITZ® system is configured for best performance. Please do not
change any system settings to avoid performance loss.
1.1 Essentials of MotionBLITZ®Director2
With the MotionBLITZ® software rapidly moving or explosive processes can be
continuously recorded and stored at up to 35000 images per second and can be
displayed and analysed in detail immediately after the record end.
For displaying the frames there are 2 possibilities, depending on the LTR type:
LTR1:
via the primary DVI and an additional second VGA output
LTR1P, LTR2P, LTR3P and LTR5P:
via the inbuilt monitor and an additional second VGA output
i.e. a second, parallel monitor could be used for all LTR types.
1.2 Customer indications
1.2.1 For customers in the U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface
cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to
comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
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1.2.2 For customers in Canada
This apparatus complies with the Class A limits for radio noise emissions set out in
Radio Interference Regulations.
1.2.3 Pour utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Classe A pour bruits radioélectriques,
spécifiées dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique.
1.2. Life Support Applications
These products are not designed for use in life support appliances, devices, or
systems where malfunction of these products can reasonably be expected to result in
personal injury. Mikrotron customers using or selling these products for use in such
applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Mikrotron for any
damages resulting from such improper use or sale.
1.3 Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer:
Mikrotron GmbH
Address:
Landshuterstr. 20-22
85716 Unterschleissheim
Germany
Product:
MotionBLITZ® LTR 1 / 2 High Speed Long Time Recording System
The dedicated products conform to the requirements of the Council Directive
2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC for the approximation of the laws of the Member States
relating to electromagnetic consistency.
The following standards were consulted for the conformity testing with regard to
electromagnetic consistency and safety.
.
EC Regulation Description
EN 60950-1 Low Voltage Directive
EN 61000-6-3 EMC electromagnetic consistency
EN 61000-6-1 Immunity
Unterschleissheim, June 1th 2012
Mikrotron GmbH
Jürgen Zimmermann
Managing Director, Mikrotron GmbH
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1. Remarks, Warnings
This document contains important remarks and warnings. See the corresponding
symbols:
Important remark
Attention, Warning
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2 MotionBLITZ® in practice
The full range of functions available and all camera parameters may be set by means
of the MotionBLITZ® software. The user interface is organized in three parts.
On the left side, there is the control panel for the camera and program settings, in the
middle the display window and below the panel for controlling the application. Each
part may be enlarged or minimized, undocked and docked again.
2.1 The user interface
The camera is completely controlled through the user interface. All parameters of the
camera for recording, playback and saving the frames after recording may be adjusted
here. After recording stored image sequences can be edited immediately. The
software can be started by double clicking on the Director2 symbol on the PC desktop
or by selecting the application in the windows start menu. After camera selection (by
clicking on the appropriate entry in the list of „Available cameras“ and establishing the
connection by clicking on “Connect”) the following screen mask will appear.
Select modes of operation or change parameters by pressing a command button or by
selecting an item in an expander control (e.g. camera settings). If the mouse cursor is
moved slowly over some of the command buttons and symbols, information about this
object will be displayed ("tool tip text").
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2.2 Running multiple instances of the application
If your system is supplied as multi camera system you can run each camera in a
standalone instance of the application. To do this create a shortcut for each instance
and start the application with the grabber ID as parameter. For grabber 0 enter the
following in the target of the shortcut (...\MotionBLITZDirector2.exe Grabber#0). For
grabber 1 (...\MotionBLITZDirector2.exe Grabber#1).
2.3 Program settings
2.3.1 Changing the display rate
Adjusts the display rate in fps. To reduce the CPU load on slow systems the display
rate can be lowered. The maximum possible display rate depends on the used
hardware (CPU, Graphics card).
2.3.2 Changing the playback speed
Adjusts the playback speed in fps for an opened image sequence. If it's not possible to
display each frame for a given speed, frames get skipped.
2.3.3 Live view on connect
Automatically sets the camera into live mode after the connection is established.
2.3. Display info line
Appends additional information to the bottom of each frame. The info line can contain
various camera and record parameters (Framerate, shuttertime, IRIG timestamp
(optional), ...).
If the “Info Line” is enabled it will be appended to the exported frames. (Not for
RAW export formats)
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2.3.5 Show info panel
Displays the info panel at the top of the main window. The info panel shows basic
information about the current camera settings and record information if a recorded
sequence is opened. The sync options for multiple cameras and files are also
displayed on this panel if available.
2.3.6 Logarithmic slider mode
Use a logarithmic scale for the shutter slider and the playback speed slider.
2.3.7 Bayer interpolation
Only active for color cameras and bayer image data.
Selects the quality of the BAYER to RGB color conversion. Please note that the
computation time increases with the quality. For slow systems it’s recommended to
use the lowest quality in order to achieve a higher display rate. During a recording the
lowest quality is automatically used for best performance. Please note that the
classification of the quality levels can not be valid for all image data. At certain images
a lower quality level can lead to a better optical result.
2.3.8 Language
Changes the language of the application. To add further languages the language files
can be freely edited.
2. Connecting the camera
On application startup the camera appears in the control on the left side. To connect
the camera simply double click on the camera or use the connect button.
If the camera can’t be connected check if the camera is powered on and the
cabling from the grabber to the camera is correct (FULL, BASE);
2.5 Load and save camera profiles
A camera profile is a set of all camera parameters that may be changed by the user.
The profiles are stored in XML format. If you save a profile, the actual camera settings
will be written to a file. If you load a profile, the parameters in the appropriate file are
read and sent to the camera. Loading and saving of profiles is accomplished by
clicking on the „Load profile“ and „Save Profile“ button.
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2.6 Changing the pixel clock of the camera
For special environments (fiber repeater) the cameras pixel clock has to be lowered or
set to a specific value to work correctly. To do this the cameras power up profile has to
be adjusted.
Download and install the 64 bit version of the MC_ControlTool for MC136x / MC301x
cameras from the following website (http://www.mikrotron.de/index.php?
de_downloadfiles).
Close the MBDirector2 application if running and make sure the camera is correctly
cabled. Now start the MC_ControlTool and connect the camera.
Go to the MISC tab and select the “factory profile 7” from the “Load profile” selection.
Then click “Load”. After the profile is loaded switch to the Image Control tab.
After loading the factory profile change no other settings than the ones that
are specified here
For MC136x cameras:
Switch the tab mode to 10 x 8
Choose the wanted pixel clock
For MC301x cameras:
Choose the wanted pixel clock
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After the changes are done switch back to the MISC tab and select the “power up
profile” from the “Save actual profile” selection. Then click “Save”. Now the camera
starts always with the selected pixel clock. Close the MC_ControlTool.
To prevent Director2 LTR from loading the base factory profile on startup a config file
has to be adjusted manually. Switch to the following directory on your LTR system.
“C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\MotionBLITZDirector2 LTR” (You have to set
hidden folders to be visible). Open the “CLGlo al.cfg” file and set the following section
to 1: <UsePowerUpProfile>1</UsePowerUpProfile>
After you have made these changes you can start the Director2 LTR app and connect
your camera. The camera runs now at the predefined pixel clock...
2.7 Startup profile
The last used camera setting is automatically loaded when the application is started.
2.8 Camera settings
2.8.1 Framerate, exposure time and frame size
The framerate and exposure time may be adjusted with the slider „Framerate [fps]“
and „Shutter [µs]“ or you enter the values via keyboard in the corresponding input
fields. The adjustments will take effect immediately.
2.8.2 „Low Light“ mode
In low light mode the camera's exposure-time is extended up to 99,9 milliseconds in
order to increase it's sensitivity. This mode is good for setting up the frame size and
the focus in “Live” mode. Select your exposure time with the slider " Shutter [µs]" or
input it directly in the appropriate number-field. Low light mode will be automatically
finished if a recording is started.
2.8.3 Max Shutter
If this check box is activated, the maximal exposure time for the actual frame size and
frame rate will be automatically used.
2.8. Adjust the ROI
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By clicking on „Adjust ROI“ the so called “Region Of Interest” or image section can be
freely changed.
Enter the values for x-position („Offset X“), y-position („Offset Y“), width
(„Width“) or height („Height“) directly into the text fields.
Move the green bounding box in the left control
Move the red rectangle onto the live image
By clicking on „Apply ROI“, the adjustments will be applied to the camera.
2.8.5 Blacklevel
This parameter adjusts the base black level of the cameras sensor. The base black
level must be set to a value between 0 and 255. If correctly adjusted the sensor will
deliver a pixel value of ~0 (which means totally black) for a complete black image.
If the value is too big, the sensor will deliver a pixel value above 0 (which means gray).
If the value is too small, the sensor will deliver a pixel value 0 (totally black) for images,
that are gray and not completely black.
In live mode, close the lens of the camera for getting a completely black image. Adjust
the black level until the black line in the Luminance selection touches the 0-line of the
diagram.
2.8.6 Gain (Only MC136x cameras)
The gain may be adjusted with the slider „Digital Gain”. Factors 1 to 4 are allowed.
Please note that the image quality decreases the more the gain is increased.
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2.8.7 Quad mode (Only MC136x cameras)
MC136x cameras provide the „Quad Mode“. In this mode there can be a quadruple
higher recording time achieved together with a higher possible framerate without
changing the image section (width and height of the image). The only drawback is a
little decrease in image quality. The quad mode is marked with a (Q) beside the
framerate label.
By clicking on the check box „Enable ”Quad Mode “ in the expander control „Advanced
Settings“ this mode will be activated. Please note that this adjustment will take a few
seconds. Without “Quad Mode“, the full quality of the image without the increased
frame rate and recording time will be delivered.
2.8.8 Dynamic range adjustment
With the “Dynamic range adjustment” you may adjust the sensor’s characteristic in
order to avoid overexposure of very bright parts in the image.
If the slider is moved to 1, the sensor’s characteristic is linear, normal illuminated
scenes will be displayed well.
If there are very bright areas in the scene, then the image will be overexposed, details
of the motif will be lost. In this case you should move the slider to the right (up to 99
max.) whereby details in bright parts of the image will become visible again. The
correct setup value depends on the brightness spreading of your motif. In normal
illuminated scenes you should use “1”.
2.8.9 Auto shutter
This feature automatically adjusts the exposure time depending on the object
brightness. This results in a constant image brightness.
Brightness: Desired image brightness [0..255]
Percent: Percent of the image that will be used for brightness computation
Hysteresis: Readjustment range. Can be set to prevent flickering
Speed: The speed of the brightness adjustment
Min: Min allowed shutter value
Max: Max allowed shutter value
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2.9 IO settings
All triggers except “Grabber controlled sync” and “External sync” are
generated by software. Therefore the results can differ slightly when
synchronizing two or more systems.
2.9.1 Grabber controlled sync
If enabled the camera is triggered by a grabber generated signal. The signal frequency
can be adjusted with the cameras framerate slider in the camera menu. The grabber
generated signal is also available on the IO card (Output1 Port A) and can be used for
synchronizing other systems. For slave systems the sync in mode (falling edge) has to
be activated.
2.9.2 IRIG controlled sync (only for LTRs with IRIG Option)
If enabled the camera is triggered by a frequency generator on the IRIG card which is
synchronized to the IRIG signal. From a frequency of 1kHz only 10 Hz increments are
possible.
2.9.3 External sync in
If enabled the camera is synchronized with an external signal on the selected input
port of the IO card.
The framerate of the camera has to be adjusted manually to the frequency
of the input signal.
2.9. Stop record on external trigger
If the recording should be stopped by an external trigger signal, the check box “Stop
record on external Trigger” must be activated. The rising or falling edge of the signal
can be used on the selected Input of the IO Card to stop the recording.
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2.9.5 Restart record after trigger stop
This feature is only available if “Stop record on external Trigger” is enabled. The record
is automatically restarted after the last record is stopped by an external signal. Each
new record creates a new record file. This mode can only be used if the record mode
is set to ring. For multi camera systems all connected cameras are restarted.
2.9.6 Set marker on external trigger
Allows to mark positions while recording. After the record is stopped the positions of
the markers can be accessed directly.
2.9.7 Start burst on external trigger
There are two burst modes available
Record while the trigger on the selected input port is active.
Record a predefined number of frames when the trigger occurs.
2.9.8 Start record on external trigger
If the recording should be started by an external signal, the check box “Start record on
external Trigger” must be activated. The rising or falling edge of the signal can be used
on the selected Input of the IO Card to start recording. For multi camera systems all
connected cameras are set to record mode.
2.9.9 Enable ARM
Outputs a signal on Output 3 Port A of the IO Card as long as the recording is running.
Depending on the setting the signal can be high or low.
2.9.10 Test input ports
Shows the current state of the IO input ports (red = high, green = low).
2.9.11 ImageBLITZ® (Optional software feature)
On ImageBLITZ® activation a reference image of the current scene is stored. The
following frames are compared to the reference image within the selected
ImageBLITZ® area.
The color of the ImageBLITZ® window borderline is used to indicate the current state
of the ImageBLITZ® trigger
color meaning
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Green ImageBLITZ® is active and waiting for a trigger situation
Red ImageBLITZ® is active and has triggered
Yellow ImageBLITZ® state undetermined (During preview of a recorded sequence)
2.9.11.1 ImageBLITZ® parameters
2.9.11.2 Gray difference and Relative object size
Calibrates the ImageBLITZ® trigger. The parameters can be set automatically by using
the auto adjust function. For example: Gray difference is set to 100 and relative object
size is set to 20. The trigger is released when 20 percent of the pixels inside the
selected area show a gray value difference of 100 compared to the reference image.
2.9.11.3 Update ImageBLITZ®
Updates the ImageBLITZ® reference frame to the current scene.
2.9.11. Stop record on ImageBLITZ®
Stops the recording when the ImageBLITZ state changes.
2.9.11.5 Set marker on ImageBLITZ®
Allows to mark a position in the current running record by ImageBLITZ®. The set
markers can be directly selected during playback of the sequence. The number of
markers is limited to 1024.
2.9.11.6 Start burst on ImageBLITZ®
This feature supports two modes:
Record while the state of the ImageBLITZ® is triggered or non triggered
Record a predefined number of frames when the ImageBLITZ® state changes.
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2.10 Record settings
2.10.1 Record directory
Allows to create a new record directory or to browse/delete existing record files.
The record root drive can’t be changed.
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2.10.2 Record name
Used name for the next record file. The current date and time is automatically
appended to the filename (RECORDNAME_DATE_TIME If no record name is
specified the default name is used (DIRECTORY_DATE_TIME).
2.10.3 Available size
Displays the current available record size. If the record size limit of the system is
reached manually delete files from the record directory to get free space. After that
click the refresh button to update the user interface.
2.10. Optimize
Starts to defragment the record drive. This process is automatically started on every
application and record start and is needed for performance reasons.
To reduce the defragmentation time on record start the process can be
started manually.
2.10.5 Record Annotation
Writes the entered text into the header of the next record file. The size of the text is
limited to 512 characters. The annotation can be used to store arbitrary information.
2.10.6 Record mode
2.10.6.1 Ring
The record runs in circular mode. If the selected record size is reached the oldest
frames get overwritten by the newest until the recording is stopped.
The recording can be stopped by
the “Stop” button or the F12 key.
an external stop signal.
ImageBLITZ®
2.10.6.2 Until end of file
The record runs until the selected record size is reached. The record then
automatically stops. Alternatively the record can be stopped by
the “Stop” button or the F12 key.
2.10.6.3 Multi-sequence recording
See chapter “Restart record after trigger stop”
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2.10.7 Record size
The selected record size for the next recording. The minimum file size is fixed to
500MB. The maximum file size depends on the used system and the available space
on the record directory.
2.10.8 Record frames
The number of frames that can be recorded for a given record size.
2.10.9 Record time
The record time for a given record size in [HH:MM:SS]
HH: Hours
MM: Minutes
SS: Seconds
2.10.10 Trigger settings
Number of frames to be recorded after the trigger occurs. This feature is only available
in ring mode. The recording must be stopped by an external signal or by F12 - key to
achieve the trigger settings. Otherwise the recording is stopped immediately.
The recording must be stopped by an external signal or by F12 - key to
achieve the trigger settings.
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