Phantom v2512 User manual

MANUAL
PHANTOM
When it’s too fast to see, and too important not to.®
v2512 /v2012 /v1612 /v1212
Ultrahigh-Speed Cameras
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Phantom Ultrahigh-
speed cameras
MANUAL
when it’s too fast to see, and too important not to.®
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Phantom Ultrahigh-speed Camera Manual
Contents
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Introduction
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431
535
645
757
863
Quick Start Guides
Phantom Software
Download & Image Processing
Measurements
On-Screen Displays
Phantom CineMag & CineStation IV
Phantom Remote Control Unit (RCU-2)
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Support

Phantom Ultrahigh-speed Camera Manual
v2512 v2012 v1612 v1212
Max. Speed
25,600 fps at
full resolution
1280 x 800;
1,000,000 fps at
reduced resolution
of 128 x 32
w/FAST option
(677,000 w/o)
22,0000 fps at
full resolution
1280 x 800;
1,000,000 fps at
reduced resolution
of 128 x 32
w/FAST option
(666,000 w/o)
16,000 fps at
full resolution
1280 x 800;
1,000,000 fps at
reduced resolution
of 128 x 16
w/FAST option
(647,000 w/o)
12,000 fps at
full resolution
1280 x 800;
820,000 fps at
reduced resolution
of 128 x 16
w/FAST option
(571,000 w/o)
Min. Speed 100 fps
Pixel 28 μm size, 12-bit depth
Sensitivity Monochrome: 32,000D (Daylight)*; 100,000T (Tungsten)
Color: 6,400D*; 10,000T*
CAR 128 x 16 (Continuous Adjustable Resolution)
Throughput /
Speed
25 Gpx/s /
25,000 fps
20 Gpx/s /
20,000 fps
16 Gpx/s /
16,000 fps
12 Gpx/s /
12,000 fps
1 Gpx/s throughput Direct Record to Phantom CineMag IV
Exposure
1 μs minimum
standard;
280 ns min w /
FAST option
1 μs minimum
standard;
305 ns min w /
FAST option
1 μs minimum
standard;
500 ns min w /
FAST option
1 μs minimum
standard;
500 ns min w /
FAST option
Exposure
in PIV 375 ns 425 ns 400 ns 550 ns
Memory 72GB, 144GB, 288GB high speed internal RAM
CineMag IV non-volatile memory storage (1TB, 2 TB)
Trigger
Options
Dedicated BNC, via capture port, On-Camera Controls, Image-Based Auto-Trigger,
or via Phantom PCC software
Ethernet Standard Gb Ethernet and 10Gb Ethernet for faster download speed
Power Two ports for primary and backup (20-28 VDC) on camera back panel
Video Out Two HD-SDI ports on camera; Analog video (NTSC or PAL) available on Break-out-Box;
Component viewfinder port
Special
Features
Partition memory into segments and make shorter recordings back-to-back without
missing any action (63 maximum)
Internal mechanical shutter for hands-free and remote CSR
(Current Session Reference)
Advanced ‘On-Camera Controls’ for camera setup, capture, playback, edit,
and save to Phantom CineMag IV
Popular
Accessories
CineMag IV, CineStation IV for CineMag IV, RCU, Break-out-box,
Video monitor for use with on-camera controls
* Measured according to ISO 12232:2006 method
features

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Phantom ultrahigh-speed UHS-12 Series consists of
the v1212, v1612, v2012, v2512.
The Phantom v1212 digital high-speed camera is capable
of capturing 12 Giga-pixels per second (Gpx/s) of data
from our proprietary CMOS sensor. At full resolution
(1280 x 800), the camera can capture 12,000 frames-
per-second (fps).
The Phantom v1612 features 16 Gpx/s throughput and
a maximum frame rate of 16,000 fps at full resolution
(1280 x 800).
The Phantom 2012 achieves over 22 Gpx/s throughput
and a maximum frame rate of 22,000 fps at full resolution
(1280 x 800).
The Phantom 2512 boasts 25 Gpx/s throughput and a
maximum frame rate of more than 25,000 fps at full
resolution.
Introduction
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Camera Capabilities

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All Ultrahigh-speed cameras are capable of over 570,000
fps at reduced resolution. The FAST option (export
controlled), available for all ultra high-speed cameras,
increases frame rates to 800,000 fps for the Phantom
v1212 and 1,000,000 fps for the Phantom Phantom
v1612, v2012, and v2512 camera models.
High throughput is important. At any given resolution,
a camera with the highest throughput will provide the
fastest possible frame rates.
The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 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.
The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 cam-
eras are also compatible with Phantom CineMag IV long
recording devices available in 1TB and 2TB capacities.
The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 cameras
can securely save a 288 GB cine to an attached Phantom
CineMag IV in about 4.5 minutes. (Phantom CineMag IV
throughput is 1GB/s for these cameras).
The Phantom v1212, v1612, v2012, and v2512 use a
proprietary CMOS sensor designed by Vision Research
and are available in monochrome or color versions.
Their 28 micron (μm) pixels result in very high light
sensitivity. All UHS-12 Series monochrome cameras have
a sensitivity of ISO 32,000D* and 100,000T, and color
cameras ISO 6,400D* and 10,000T*
Sensor resolution is 1280 x 800 pixels “wide-screen”
format. The rectangular shape of the 1 Mpx sensor allows
the user to keep moving objects in the frame longer and is
compatible in aspect ratio with modern display technology.
The physical size of the sensor is 35.8mm x 22.4mm
(42.27mm diagonal).
*: Measured using the ISO 12232 SAT method.
Sensor Characteristics
Image Storage

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All Phantom Ultrahigh-speed cameras have global
electronic shutters, with minimum exposure times of
1μs (standard). With the (export controlled) FAST option
minimum exposure times are: v2512 - 280ns, v2012 -
3015ns, v1612 - 500ns, v1212 - 500ns.
Image-Based Auto-Trigger (IBAT): Phantom v1212,
v1612, v2012, and v2512 cameras can detect changes
in an image which can be used to trigger the camera
(or even a number of cameras), making it easy to record
unpredictable events.
Multi-Cine: The internal memory of a Phantom v1212,
v1612, v2012, and v2512 camera can be partitioned into
as many as 63 segments for shorter recordings, back-to-
back, without missing any action.
Burst Mode: Precisely generate a programmable
number of frames for every (internal or external) frame
synchronization pulse.
Internal Mechanical Shutter: Easily perform black
references remotely using the built-in mechanical capping
shutter for optimum image quality.
10Gb Ethernet: 10GBase-T (RJ45) Ethernet port for very
fast data transfer.
Continuous Recording: Automatically save cines from
internal camera memory to an external storage, without
user intervention.
Exposure in PIV: The Phantom Ultrahigh-speed cam-
eras have an extremely short inter-frame (straddle) time,
(the Phantom v2512 is 375ns, the v2012 is 425ns, the
v1612 is 400ns, and the v1212 is 550ns), and are easily
synchronized with external devices.
All Phantom ultra-high speed cameras can be setup and
controlled using the built-in On-Camera Controls (OCC),
the user-friendly Phantom Camera Control (PCC) software,
or a Phantom Remote Control Unit (RCU).
Command & Control
Advanced Features
Detailed information about Phantom cameras,
features, and software can be found at:
www.visionresearch.com

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on-camera controls

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PLAYBACK
1. From any of the ‘Live’ screens; rotate the Menu
knob to display the ‘Camera’ menu
2. Rotate the knob to the desired camera parameter,
then press the knob to select
3. Rotate the knob, in either direction, to change the
selected parameter, then press knob to confirm
Using the Menu Knob
On-Camera Controls (OCC) provide full control of the
camera without the need to connect to a PC.
B-REF - when the camera is ‘Live’ and ‘Waiting for
Trigger’ this button initiates a Black Reference.
During ‘Playback’, it is the Play, Pause, or Fast Forward
(hold 1 sec) button.
Tools - when the camera is ‘Live’ and ‘Waiting for Trigger’
this button toggles between a Live image, and the Zoom,
and Threshold functions.
During ‘Playback’, it is the Rewind, Pause, or Fast Rewind
(hold for 1 sec) button.
Playback - used to select a cine for playback
(from internal memory / Phantom CineMag IV).
Menu - used to display the Setup menu and to navigate /
select recording parameters.
During ‘Playback’, it can be used to select, edit, save,
or scroll (scrub) through cines.
Trigger - used to:
•Switch from ‘Pre-trigger’ to ‘Waiting for Trigger’
•Trigger the camera (‘Loop’ mode)
•Start (hold 1 sec) / Stop recording
(‘Run/Stop’ mode)
•Return to ‘Live’ mode

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TTL Pulse (Rising/Falling Edge), Switch Closure
IRIG-B In (Modulated/Unmodulated)
Ready
F-Sync
Time Code Out: IRIG-B, SMPTE
Strobe
The two HD-SDI ports can acts as identical 4:2:2
HD-SDI ports with one set up to provide an optional)
on-screen display to monitor the on-camera controls
and cameaa operation. Or, they can be configured as a
‘single 4:4:4 Dual-Link HD-SDI port.
Off / Auto / On
Used to stamp images with acquisition data (azimuth
and elevation)
GPS input for GPS timing, longitude & latitude
RS-232 and Power (for Phantom Remote Control)
CAT5 UTP (for control and data transfer)
RJ45 10Base-T UTP (for control and data transfer)
20 - 28 Volts DC
20 - 28 Volts DC Backup
Ready, Strobe, A-Sync, Pre-trigger, NTSC/PAL Video
Trigger
Time Code In
I/O 1
I/O 2
I/O 3
I/O 4
HD-SDI 2
HD-SDI 1
Power Switch
Range Data
GPS
Remote Control Port
1 Gb Ethernet
10 Gb Ethernet
Primary DC Input
Backup DC Power
Capture Port
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7-pin Fischer – Provides +12V power and component
signal for viewfinders such as the Sony HDVF35W.
Also works with the Phantom YPRPB cable.
VF Pwr or Component VF
side connector
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Prepare Your Computer
Connect the Camera to
the Computer
Camera controlling computers:
1. Must have either the Microsoft Windows XP Pro,
VISTA Business Edition or Windows 7 or
8 operating system installed.
2. Firewalls must be turned off.
(Contact your IT Group if necessary)
3. Using the ‘Windows Control Panel’ set the IP
address of your computer’s network card to
100.100.100.1 with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask.
4. If working with a 10Gb Ethernet connection the
computer’s IP address should be set to 172.16.0.1
with a 255.255.0.0 subnet mask.)
Install the latest version of Phantom Camera Control
(PCC) software from the accompanying CD or USB key.
Connect the 20 - 28 VDC power supply to the camera’s
Primary DC Input connector.
Attach the supplied Ethernet cable between the Phantom
camera and the computer.
Connect the supplied Capture cable to the Phantom
camera.
If an external trigger is being used to trigger the camera,
connect it to Trigger connector on the rear panel of the
camera.
Mount a Phantom CineMag IV, if available.
via pcc software
Install PCC Software
Attach Phantom CineMag IV
Quick Start Guides
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Detailed information about attaching a Phantom
CineMag IV can be found in Chapter 7: Phantom
CineMag & CineStation IV of this manual.

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In the Manager Control Panel double mouse-click on the
Phantom camera to be used from the ‘Cameras’ group
folder.
Click the ‘Live’ tab.
Click ‘Cine Settings’ and define following parameters by
either the selecting the required value from the pull-down
selection list, or type a value into the respective data entry
field.
1. Set ‘Resolution’ to the required Width x Height.
2. Choose the required ‘Sample Rate’ and ‘Exposure
Time’.
3. Ensure the EDR, (Extreme Dynamic Range)
exposure time is set to zero (0).
4. Post Trigger to zero (0) by:
e. Moving the ‘T’ (Trigger Position) slider to the
right, or
f. Enter zero (0) into the ‘Last’ data entry field.
Click on the CSR button to perform a Current Session
Reference.
Click the ‘Capture’ button to start recording to the cam-
era’s internal memory (circular buffer).
At the end of the action, click the action ‘Trigger’ button
at the bottom of the ‘Live’ panel, or
Provide a switch closure or an external trigger signal
(TTL pulse) via the Trigger connector.
Click the ‘Play’ tab.
Using the following Video Control Buttons to locate the first
image of the cine to be saved.
Select Camera for Use
Edit Cine
Define Recording
Parameters
‘Arm’ Camera
Trigger
Rewind
Pause
Play
Fast Rewind
Rewind 1 Frame
Advance 1 Frame
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Locate the first image of the cine to be saved.
Click the ‘Mark-In button.
Locate the last image of the cine to be saved.
Click the ‘Mark-Out’ button.
Select ‘Play, Speed, & Options’ and enable (check) ‘Limit
to Range’.
Under the Video Control Buttons click the ‘Jump to Start’
button.
Review the edited cine using the Video Control Buttons.
Click the ‘Save Cine...’ button at the bottom of the ‘Play’
panel.
In the ‘Save Cine’ window:
1. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the
cine file.
2. Enter a file name for the cine file in the ‘File name:’
data entry field.
3. From the Save as type pull-down selection list
select the ‘Cine Raw, *.cine’ file format.
4. Click the Save button to begin downloading the
cine file from the camera to the computer’s hard
drive.
Click the down-arrow of the ‘Save Cine... button.
Select ‘Save RAM Cine to Flash’ (in popup window).
Click the Save button to save the cine file onto the
Phantrom CineMag IV.
Review Edited Cine
Save to Computer
Save to Attached
Phantom CineMag IV
Confirm cine save before deleting from
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Confirm Computer Save Click the ‘Open File’ button.
In the ‘Open Cine’ window:
1. Navigate to the folder containing the saved cine
file.
2. Highlight the cine file to be opened.
3. Click the Open button.
Using the Video Control Buttons review the saved cine file.
Click the ‘Manager’ tab.
Double-click on the ‘Cine F#’ file under the camera used
to record the cine.
Using the Video Control Buttons review the saved cine file.
Confirm CineMag Save

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via on-camera controls
Connect a suitable power supply (20-28VDC) to the
Primary DC Input connector, then set the power switch
to the ‘ON’ position.
Connect a suitable HD-SDI video monitor (not supplied)
to the ‘HD-SDI 1’ connector on the connector panel of the
camera.
Mount a Phantom CineMag IV, if available. For detailed
instruction see Chapter 7: Phantom CineMag & CineSta-
tion IV.
From any of the ‘Live’ screens; rotate the Menu knob to
display the ‘1/2 Camera’ menu.
Rotate the knob to the desired camera parameter, then
press the knob to select.
Rotate the knob, in either direction, to change the selected
parameter, then press knob to confirm.
•Set ‘Resolution’ to the required Width x Height
•Choose the required ‘Speed’ (frame rate) and
‘Shutter’ (exposure time).
•Set the ‘T’ (trigger position) at the beginning, or the
end, or some position within the internal memory
Press ‘B-REF’ button.
Power Up Camera
Setup Video Monitor
Attach Phantom CineMag IV
Set Recording Parameters
Perform Black Reference
Black Reference should be performed after all
recording parameters have been set.
Mount camera onto suitable support.
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From the ‘1/2 Camera’ screen; rotate the ‘Menu’ knob
until the ‘2/2 Image’ screen displays.
Point camera towards a non-saturated white area.
Set ‘White Balance’ to ‘OK’, then press the ‘Menu’ knob.
Set ‘CC+0’ (Color Compensation) to ‘Auto’, then press the
‘Menu’ knob.
Perform White Balance
(Color Cameras Only)
‘Arm’ Camera Press the ‘Trigger’ button to switch from ‘Pre-trigger’ to
‘Waiting for Trigger’ (‘Loop’ mode).
Press the ‘Trigger’ button.
Press ‘Menu’ knob to access the ‘Select’ screen.
Rotate ‘Menu’ knob to the cine to be reviewed, then
depress to select it.
Press ‘Playback’ knob to access the ‘Play Options’ screen.
Locate the first image to be saved and select ‘Set In’ to
set the Mark-In point.
Locate the last image to be saved and select ‘Set Out’ to
set the Mark-Out point.
Review the edited cine.
‘Save’ marked frames to Phantom CineMag IV (optional).
Trigger
Select Cine
Edit Cine
Playback
Save to Phantom CineMag IV
Confirm save to Phantom CineMag IV before
deleting from internal memory
‘White Balance’ (Color Temperature) adjusts
the red and blue components, while ‘Color
Compensation’ adjusts the magenta and
green components of the white balance.