Phantom v2512 User manual

ULTRAHIGH-SPEED CAMERAS
v2512 | v2012 | v1612 | v1212 | v2640 | v1840
UHS MANUAL
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1 Camera Overview 1
2 Connectors 5
3 Network Setup & Quick Start Guides 7
4 On-Camera Controls & On-Screen Displays 15
5 Working with Phantom CineMags 27
6 Phantom PCC Software: Camera Operation,
Download and File Conversion 33
7 Programmable I/O Signal Architecture 45
8 Measurements with PCC 51
9 Accessories 59
10 FAQs & Support 63
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v2512 v2012 v1612 v1212
Max. Resolution 1280 x 800
Fps at Max. Res 25,700 22,600 16,600 12,600
Fps at Reduced
Resolution
1,000,000 at 256x32
with FAST option
(663,250 w/o)
1,000,000 at 128x32
with FAST option
(651,150 w/o)
1,000,000 at 128x16
with FAST option
(626,850 w/o)
820,500 at 128x16
with FAST option
(551,700 w/o)
Minimum Fps 100
CAR 128 x 16
Sensor Size 35.8 mm x 22.4 mm
Pixel Pitch 28 µm size, 12-bit depth
Min. Exposure
1 µs (standard)
265 ns
with FAST option
1 µs (standard)
290 ns
with FAST option
1 µs (standard)
500 ns
with FAST option
1 µs (standard)
500 ns
with FAST option
Straddle Time 375 ns 400 ns 425 ns 550 ns
Native ISO
(122232 SAT
Method)
Monochrome: 32,000D
Color: 6,400D
Adjustable
Exposure Index
(EI)
Mono: 32,000–160,000
Color: 6,400–32,000
Memory 72GB, 144GB, 288GB high-speed internal RAM
CineMag IV (1TB or 2TB), CineMag V (2TB or 8TB) non-volatile memory storage
Power 20–28VDC, 280 watt power supply included
Size & Weight 17 lbs, 8 oz. (8.1 Kg) (without lens)
Operational
Temperature
Operating Temperature: -10 to +50°C
10Gb Ethernet Operation: +5 to +50°C
CineMag V Run/Stop Operation: -10 to +40°C
Storage Temperature: -20 to +70°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Shock Rating Operational: 5.5 G, 11mSec sawtooth, 3 axes, 60 pulses total
Non-Operational: 30 G, 11mSec sawtooth, 3 axes, 60 pulses total
Ethernet Standard Gb Ethernet and 10Gb Ethernet (standard)
Video Two HD-SDI ports on camera; Analog video (NTSC or PAL),
available on Break-out-Box; Component viewfinder port
On-Camera
Controls (OCC) Full OCC menu plus B-Ref, Tools, Playback and Trigger buttons
Programmable
I/O
4 ports; define parameters of F-Sync, Strobe, Event, Pre-trigger, Memgate,
Timecode-out, Ready, Aux, Auto-trigger
Special
Features
SYNC-to-Trigger, Image-Based Auto-Trigger, Burst Mode, PIV Exposure, Continuous
Recording, Multi-Cine with memory partitioning, Quiet Fans
SPECIFICATIONS

v2640 / v1840
Standard Mode
(CDS)
Standard
Binned HS Mode HS Bright Field Mode HS Binned
Max. Resolution 2048 x 1952 1024 x 976 2048 x 1952 2048 x 1944 1024 x 976
Fps at Max. Res 4,855 / 3,320 18,390 / 12,670 6,600 / 4,510 6,600 / 4,510 25,030 / 17,240
Read Out Noise
(e-) 7.2 11.9 18.8 58 29.7
Dynamic Range
(dB) (Typical) 64 66.2 56.7 59.8 58.5
CAR 128 x 8 128 x 16 128 x 8 128 x 8 128 x 16
Sensor Size 27.6 mm x 26.3 mm
Pixel Pitch 13.5 µm size, 12-bit depth
Min. Exposure 1 µs (standard), 499 ns
with FAST option 1 µs (standard), 142 ns with FAST option
Straddle Time 490 ns 696 ns
Native ISO
(122232 SAT
Method)
Mono: 16,000D
Color: 3,200D
Mono: 25,000D
Color: 5,000D
Mono: 12,500D
Color: 3,200D
Mono: 2,500D
Color: 500D
Mono: 25,000D
Color: 5,000D
Adjustable
Exposure Index
(EI)
Mono:
16,000–80,000
Color:
3,200–16,000
Mono:
25,000–125,000
Color:
5,000–25,000
Mono:
12,500–62,500
Color:
3,200–16,000
Mono:
2,500–12,500
Color:
500–2,500
Mono:
25,000–125,000
Color:
5,000–25,000
Memory 72GB, 144GB, 288GB high-speed internal RAM
CineMag IV (1TB or 2TB), CineMag V (2TB or 8TB) non-volatile memory storage
Power 20–28VDC, 280 watt power supply included
Size & Weight 17 lbs, 8 oz. (8.1 Kg) (without lens)
Operational
Temperature
Operating Temperature: -10 to +50°C
10Gb Ethernet Operation: +5 to +50°C
CineMag V Run/Stop Operation: -10 to +40°C
Storage Temperature: -20 to +70°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Shock Rating Operational: 5.5 G, 11mSec sawtooth, 3 axes, 60 pulses total
Non-Operational: 30 G, 11mSec sawtooth, 3 axes, 60 pulses total
Ethernet Standard Gb Ethernet and 10Gb Ethernet (standard)
Video Two HD-SDI ports on camera; Analog video (NTSC or PAL),
available on Break-out-Box; Component viewfinder port
On-Camera
Controls (OCC) Full OCC menu plus B-Ref, Tools, Playback and Trigger buttons
Programmable
I/O
4 ports; define parameters of F-Sync, Strobe, Event, Pre-trigger, Memgate,
Timecode-out, Ready, Aux, Auto-trigger
Special
Features
Correlated Double Sampling (CDS), SYNC-to-Trigger, Image-Based Auto-Trigger, Burst Mode,
PIV Exposure, Continuous Recording, Multi-Cine with memory partitioning, Quiet Fans

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Chapter 1: Camera Overview | 1
CAMERA OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The Phantom Ultrahigh-Speed (UHS) Series consists of 1 Megapixel (Mpx) and 4 Mpx cameras.
The 1 Mpx members are the v1212, v1612, v2012 and v2512. With throughputs ranging from 12
to 25 Gigapixels per second (Gpx/sec), these cameras are designed for very high frame rate
applications. They use a proprietary CMOS sensor and have the very high light sensitivity
needed for high-speed applications.
High throughput is important. At any given resolution, a camera with the highest throughput
provides the highest possible frame rates.
The 4 Mpx members are the v1840 and v2640. They are designed to provide exceptional
image detail and quality coupled with high throughput. They also use a proprietary CMOS
sensor that offers flexibility with standard Correlated Double Sampling (CDS) mode, High
Speed, Bright Field and Binned modes that can be switched in software.
All Phantom Ultrahigh-Speed cameras have global electronic shutters.
OPERATING MODES (v1840 / v2640)
The v1840 and v2640 can operate in five different modes, selectable in PCC.
Standard Mode: Standard mode implements Correlated Double Sampling (CDS), providing
the highest dynamic range and lowest noise.
High Speed (HS) Mode: HS mode does not incorporate CDS, but instead provides up to 34
percent increase in throughput.

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Binning: Binning groups four pixels in a square to create one large pixel. This
effectively converts the 4 Mpx sensor with a maximum resolution of 2048 x 1952 pixels
to a 1 Mpx sensor with a 1024 x 976 maximum resolution consisting of very large 27
micron (µm) pixels. Both monochrome and color cameras have Binning, however the
image output is monochrome.
Binning is available in two modes, Standard (with CDS) and High Speed (HS).
Bright Field Mode: Bright Field mode is applied on the HS mode. It is specially
engineered with a much larger full well, increasing the maximum Signal-to-Noise
Ratio (SNR). This mode is ideal for clean images in bright to very bright backgrounds.
SENSITIVITY & EXPOSURE INDEX
All UHS cameras are available in monochrome or color versions and have the
Exposure Index (EI) function. Using EI adjusts the tone curves in software without
affecting the native data. It has eight selections to brighten the image by increasing
the camera’s effective ISO.
The UHS-12 cameras have 28 µm pixels, resulting in very high light sensitivity. The
UHS-40 cameras have 13.5 µm pixels, converting to 27 µm pixels and offering higher
sensitivity in Binned mode. Sensitivity and ISO ratings for all Phantom cameras are
measured in accordance with the ISO 12232 SAT method.
CAMERA CONTROL
All Phantom cameras come with PCC software for Ethernet-based setup and control.
The Phantom Ultrahigh-Speed cameras also have an On-Camera Control (OCC)
menu system for use with an attached video monitor. The OCC menu can adjust both
basic and advanced settings. Capture, Play and Save-to-CineMag functions are also
available via the camera’s OCC menu.
IMAGE STORAGE
The Phantom Ultrahigh-Speed cameras can be equipped with 72GB, 144GB or 288GB
of high-speed memory. A camera with 288GB of memory, recording at 10,000 fps at
1280 x 800 can record a single high-speed shot (called a Cine) for almost 20 seconds.
All Phantom Ultrahigh-Speed Series cameras are also compatible with Phantom
CineMag IV and V long recording non-volatile memory. CineMag V is available in 2TB
and 8TB capacities, and can accurately save a 288GB Cine to an attached Phantom
CineMag V in about 4.5 minutes.