PhaseOne iXH User manual

iXH-Camera Systems Installation Guide
Phase One
iXH Camera System
Developed for Phase One Cultural Heritage, Scientific and
Industrial Imaging Solutions
Installation Guide
This guide describes installation of your Phase One iXH-150MP camera system. As new features are introduced via
firmware updates, the downloadable version of this document changes accordingly. Downloads are available HERE

iXH-Camera Systems Installation Guide
Contents
1 What’s in the Box? ................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Optional Accessories............................................................................................................... 4
2 Camera Systems Overview ................................................................................................... 5
2.1 iXH Camera Parts..................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mounting/Dismounting a Lens ............................................................................................. 7
4 Dismounting a Lens from the iXH Camera ............................................................................ 8
5 Mounting a Lens on the iXH Camera .................................................................................. 10
6 Connecting Peripherals ....................................................................................................... 12
6.1 Attaching the iXH camera to a copy stand .........................................................................12
7 Camera Remote Triggering ................................................................................................. 13
7.1 Connecting the Remote Shutter Trigger .............................................................................13
7.2 Connecting a Foot Pedal........................................................................................................14
7.3 Connecting Flash Sync Cable................................................................................................15
8 Connecting the Power Supply ............................................................................................. 16
9 Connecting a USB-c Cable to a Computer ........................................................................... 17
10 Starting a Tethered Session in Capture One ....................................................................... 19
11 Setting Date and Time on the iXH camera .......................................................................... 20
12 Operating the Phase One iXH camera using 1G/10G .......................................................... 21
13 Connecting a new camera to Capture One ......................................................................... 22
13.1 Verifying a camera’s IP address...........................................................................................22
13.2 Verified hardware for 10G networking ..............................................................................23
13.3 Adapters .................................................................................................................................23
13.4 SFP+ modules.........................................................................................................................23
13.5 Media ..................................................................................................................................... 24
13.6 Connection Types................................................................................................................. 24
13.7 Configuring Jumbo Packets................................................................................................. 24
14 Selecting Next Capture Adjustments .................................................................................. 28
15 Selecting Camera Controls and Settings ............................................................................. 29
15.1 Working with Live View........................................................................................................29
16 Capturing Images ................................................................................................................ 33
16.1 Shooting a Test Shot .............................................................................................................33

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16.2 Evaluating Your Shot.............................................................................................................33
16.3 Setting White Balance ......................................................................................................... 34
17 Light Control Setting ........................................................................................................... 35
17.1 Lighting Mode........................................................................................................................35
17.1.1 Lighting Mode = Flash: ........................................................................................... 35
17.1.2 Lighting Mode = Continuous Light .......................................................................... 35
17.2 Light Strobe Mode.................................................................................................................36
17.2.1 Pre-activation Time ................................................................................................ 36
18 Firmware Handling .............................................................................................................. 38
18.1 Checking the Camera Firmware Version............................................................................38
18.2 About the Phase One Firmware Updater Application .....................................................38
18.3 Installing the Firmware Updater Application ....................................................................39
18.3.1 Mac ......................................................................................................................... 39
18.3.2 Windows ................................................................................................................. 39
18.4 Updating the iXH Camera Firmware...................................................................................39

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1 What’s in the Box?
The Standard Components below are included with the camera; the Optional Components can be purchased
separately.
• Phase One iXH 150MP camera
• Phase One RS 72mm Mkll / f5.6 Lens
• 24 V DC power supply with international outlet adapters, 5m
• USB 3.0 A- C cable, 4.6m
• Flash sync cable, 5m
• Hand release unit with 30cm cable
• Hand release trigger cable, 5m
• iXH Light Control cable, 5m
• iXG/ iXH VHQ L-shaped bracket
• Screwdriver, Allen 4mm
• Microfiber Cloth
• USB drive with documentation
• Installation Guide
• Warranty certificate
• Suitcase for iXG camera
1.1 Optional Accessories
• Schneider Kreuznach RS 120mm / f5.6 APO Macro lens
• Collapsible ø46mm lens shade for 120mm lens
• 21mm Extension Tube
• 42mm Extension Tube

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2 Camera Systems Overview
The iXH camera is integrated into a Cultural Heritage digitization system offering high
resolution capturing capabilities with the Phase One image capture and processing
software, Capture One CH.
This iXH Installation Guide guides you through the required procedures for installing the
iXH camera.
2.1 iXH Camera Parts
1. Lens locking lever
2. Top ¼" threaded holes for VHQ L-Bracket
3. Bottom ¼" threaded holes for VHQ L-Bracket
4. USB-c port
5. Data terminal A
6. Data terminal B
7. Power terminal
8. HDMI port cover
9. Sync Terminal
10. 10G Ethernet port/ module

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Figure 1 - Camera Parts

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3 Mounting/Dismounting a Lens
Figure 2 – Mounting a Lens
NOTE:
Before mounting or dismounting a lens, ensure that the power cable is not attached
to the camera

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4 Dismounting a Lens from the iXH Camera
Lenses on the iXH series of cameras are easily dismounted.
Note:
Ensure that you only dismount lenses in a clean environment. Place the detached
lens on a soft cloth on the table to avoid scratching the lens.
To dismount the lens:
1. Release the lens' locking lever
Figure 3 –Lens Locking Lever
2. Remove the lens by pulling it gently away from the camera

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Figure 4 –A Lens
Note:
If no lens is being mounted, ensure that the camera is stored in a way to protect it
from dust, moisture and other damage. When the iXH camera is mounted facing
down always make sure (double check) that the lens is well secured by having the
lens locking levers engaged.

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5 Mounting a Lens on the iXH Camera
Lenses of the iXH cameras are easily mounted.
Note:
▪ Ensure that you only mount lenses in a clean environment.
▪ Place a soft cloth down on the table to avoid scratching the lens.
▪ Ensure that you remove the rear lens cap (if attached) before mounting the lens.
To Mount a lens:
1. Place the Lens over the iXH camera body and guide it into position against the
camera body using the two large positioning pins.
Figure 5 – Positioning Pins

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2. Close the Lens locking levers.
Figure 6 –Lens Locking Lever
Note:
The Lens is asymmetrical and can only be fitted in ONE position.

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6 Connecting Peripherals
This section describes the different peripheral devices, which can optionally be connected
to the iXH camera.
6.1 Attaching the iXH camera to a copy stand
1. If not already attached, use the supplied 4mm Allen screwdriver to attach the
VHQ L Bracket to the iXH camera by its two (hidden) screws.
2. Attach and secure the camera onto the receiver on the Phase One copy stand. If
using a 3rd party copy stand you can use the 3/8’ threaded hole to mount it.
* (3/8” or 1/4” thread with an adapter)
Note
The VHQ L Bracket allows the camera’s position to be set in either "portrait" or
"landscape" position without removing the camera and while keeping the lens
centered.

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7 Camera Remote Triggering
The iXH camera can be triggered by the following options:
• Remote Shutter Trigger
• Foot Pedal
• Through Capture One
7.1 Connecting the Remote Shutter Trigger
The Remote Shutter Trigger is used to remotely trigger the iXH camera. Use the 5-meter
trigger cable to connect the Hand release trigger with 30cm cable to the iXH camera.
To connect the Remote Shutter Trigger:
1. Connect the LEMO-of the iXH 5-meter trigger cable to one of the data terminals of
the iXH camera.

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2. Connect the 30cm cable to the Hand Release Trigger.
3. Connect the other end (female Audio connector) of the iXH Hand Release Trigger
cable to the 3.5mm male audio jack of the 30cm cable.
7.2 Connecting a Foot Pedal
The Foot pedal is used to remotely trigger the iXH camera. Use the 5-meter trigger cable
to connect a Foot pedal unit to the iXH camera.
To Connect a iXG Foot Pedal:
1. Connect the LEMO-of the iXH trigger cable to one of the data terminals of the iXH
G camera.
2. Connect the other end (female Audio Connector) of the iXH hand release trigger
cable to the 3.5mm male audio jack of the foot pedal.

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7.3 Connecting Flash Sync Cable
The Flash Sync Cable is used to trigger a Flash device (a generator or a wireless
transmitter).
To connect the Flash sync cable:
1. Connect the Lemo connector of the Flash sync cable to the iXH camera’s sync
terminal on the right hand side of the camera.
2. Connect the cable’s other end (Audio connector) to the Flash device.
Figure 7 – Flash Connector

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8 Connecting the Power Supply
To connect the camera to the iXH power supply:
• Connect the Lemo connector of the iXH power cable to the power terminal of the iXH
camera.
Note
When not in use, always disconnect the power from the iXH camera.
Figure 8 - Power Connector

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9 Connecting a USB-c Cable to a Computer
Connecting iXH to a computer using a USB-c cable:
1. Insert the end of the USB-c cable to the USB-c port of the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB-c cable to the USB port of your computer.
Note
For computers equipped with USB-c ports only, you will need a suitable cable or an
adapter.

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10 Starting a Tethered Session in Capture
One
*After installing and activating the software, see Capture One Installation
To start a tethered session:
From the File menu, select New Session
1. Fill in the information to customize your session
2. Click OK to start your session.

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11 Setting Date and Time on the iXH
camera
1. In Capture One, go to the Camera Settings Tool
2. The first field at the top shows the current date and time set on the camera
3. In the 2nd field you can type in your local Date and Time. This will override the existing
setting.
4. It is important to keep the YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM format
5. When done press the Tab key on your keyboard
3.