PhaseOne iXU-RS User manual

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This guide is designed to assist you
with the installation of your new Phase One
iXU-RS or Phase One iXU-R or Phase One iXU
camera system.
As new features are introduced through
firmware updates, we change the
downloadable version of this document,
which is available from the
Downloads section of
http://industrial.phaseone.com.
Phase One
iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU
Aerial Camera System
Installation Guide

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Contents
1. What’s in the Box? ....................................................................................5
Optional Accessories...............................................................................5
2. Overview........................................................................................................6
iXU Camera System .................................................................................6
Focus Lock Band....................................................................................... 7
iXU-RS Camera System..........................................................................8
3. Preflight Planning.................................................................................... 10
Exposure Sequence .................................................................................11
Understanding the Exposure Sequence........................................11
Wiring a Control Cable..........................................................................12
Wiring a Control Cable for an iXU Series Camera .................. 14
Understanding Black Reference ...................................................... 14
Black Reference Sequence..................................................................15
Wiring the Power Cable....................................................................... 16
Electrical Interfaces................................................................................ 18
4. Preparing the Camera..........................................................................20
Mounting an iXU Lens.......................................................................... 20
Dismounting an iXU Lens................................................................... 23
Attaching a Focus Lock Band ......................................................... 25
Dismounting a Lens from an iXU-RS/iXU-R............................ 28
Mounting a Lens on an iXU-RS/iXU-R........................................30
5. Connecting a Camera .......................................................................... 32
Attaching the Camera to a Pod ...................................................... 32
Connecting a Control Cable ............................................................. 32
Connecting the Power Cable ........................................................... 33
Connecting Control Cables to Devices ...................................... 34
Connecting Cables for Multiple Camera Configuration ...... 36
Identifying a Fast Sync Lens .............................................................37
Activating Fast Sync Mode ............................................................... 38
Deactivating Fast Sync Mode .......................................................... 39
Connecting iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU and iXA-R/iXA Cameras in
the Same Array .......................................................................................40
Checking Compatibility of USB 3.0 Cards ............................... 42
Connecting a USB 3.0 Cable to an Onboard Computer..... 42
Connecting a GPS/IMU .......................................................................44
Connecting an HDMI Cable to an iXU-RS 1000/iXU 1000/
iXU 150.........................................................................................................44
Connecting to a Host Controller with iX Link .......................... 45
Activating iX Link................................................................................... 46
Deactivating iX Link.............................................................................. 47
Activating Forward Motion Compensation............................... 47
Using a Near Infrared Camera ......................................................... 48
Configuring a NIR Camera................................................................. 48
6. Using Auto Exposure ...........................................................................50
Selecting Auto Exposure Range......................................................52
Selecting Auto Exposure Priority................................................... 54
Adjusting Auto Exposure Bias..........................................................57
7. Storing Images......................................................................................... 58
CompactFlash Card Usage ............................................................... 58
Inserting and Ejecting a CF Card .................................................. 58
Configuring Camera for Image Storage......................................60
8. Video Display — iXU 1000/iXU-RS 1000 and iXU 150 ......... 62
Activating HDMI Video Output ....................................................... 62
Configuring HDMI Control .................................................................64
Configuring HDMI Mode..................................................................... 65
Selecting HDMI Crop............................................................................ 66
Selecting Video Exposure Mode .................................................... 66
Adjusting Lightness .............................................................................. 67

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1. What’s in the Box?
Optional Accessories
• Rodenstock RS-32mm Lens (73137)
• Rodenstock RS-40mm Lens (73118)
• Rodenstock RS-50mm Lens (73110)
• Rodenstock RS-70mm Lens (73119)
• Rodenstock RS-90mm Lens (73121)
• Schneider Kreuznach RS-110mm Lens (73135)
• Schneider Kreuznach RS-150mm Lens (73136)
• Schneider-Kreuznach 55 mm F2.8 LS FS Lens (73003)
• Schneider-Kreuznach 80 mm F2.8 LS FS Lens (73004)
• Schneider-Kreuznach 110 mm F2.8 LS FS Lens (73005)
• Schneider-Kreuznach 150 mm F3.5 LS FS Lens (73006)
• Schneider-Kreuznach 240 mm F4.5 LS FS Lens (73007)
• iXU RA control cable, 3 m (70360)
• iXU RA multi-sync cable, 1 m (70362)
• iXU to iXA multi-sync cable, 1 m (70341)
• USB3 Shield Cable for iXU (1m) (73126)
• USB3 Shield Cable for iXU (3m) (73128)
• Phase One iXU-RS or iXU
camera
• Focus Lock Band for LS lens
(iXU only)
• 24 V DC power supply with
international outlet adapters
• iXU RA power cable, 2 m
• iXU RA control cable, 2 m
• USB3 Shield cable, 2 m
• 2 mm hex screwdriver
• 4 mm flat screwdriver
(iXU only)
• Microfiber cloth
• Sensor cleaning kit
• USB drive with
documentation
• Installation guide
• Warranty certificate
• Suitcase for iXU-RS/
iXU camera
Adjusting ISO ........................................................................................... 68
Adjusting Exposure Time ................................................................... 69
Using Video Mode Without a Monitor — iXU 1000 iXU-RS
1000 and iXU 150 ................................................................................... 70
9. Firmware .....................................................................................................72
Checking the Firmware Version.......................................................72
About the Phase One Firmware Updater Application..........73
Installing the Firmware Updater Application ............................73
Updating the Firmware........................................................................74
Restoring the Firmware ......................................................................77

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8. Play button
9. Menu button
10. USB 3.0 port cover
11. USB 3.0 port screw
12. Data terminal A
2. Overview
iXU Camera System
1. Pod mounting threaded holes (4)
2. Lens secure cams (3)
3. CompactFlash card cover screw
4. CompactFlash card cover
5. Lens release button
6. Lens mount alignment mark
7. HDMI port cover (iXU 1000 and iXU 150)
10 13 1412
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4
2
6
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13. Data terminal B
14. Power terminal
15. FMC button or Video
button - iXU 150, iXU 1000
and iXU-RS 1000 (including
NIR variations)
16. Setup button
Focus Lock Band
1. Front band screw
2. Rear band screw
3. Alignment hole
4. Distance scale window
5. Plastic clamping ring
2 3 4
1
8
915
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7. Play button
8. Menu button
9. USB 3.0 port cover
10. USB 3.0 port screw
11. Data terminal A
iXU-RS/iXU-R Camera System
1. Pod mounting threaded holes (4)
2. Lens screws (3)
3. Lens assembly
4. HDMI port cover (iXU-RS 1000)
5. CompactFlash card cover screw
6. CompactFlash card cover
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1 4
1
6
2
5
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12. Data terminal B
13. Power terminal
14. For iXU-RS - FMC or
Video button
For iXU-R - FMC button
15. Setup button
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Exposure Sequence
To learn more about the capabilities of the iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU
camera, consult the industrial.phaseone.com website and the
documents, which are found on the USB drive that comes with
the camera.
Understanding the Exposure Sequence
There are three signals that are used to communicate with
and control the iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU exposure sequence:
• Trigger in: The Flight Management System (FMS) signals
the iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU to take an image.
• System ready: Camera ready/busy signal.
• Mid-exposure pulse: A signal indicates the midpoint of the
exposure time.
Trigger In
System
Ready
Mid-
exposure
Pulse
T4
T1
T2 T3
Figure 1: Exposure Sequence
Table 1 – Exposure sequence
3. Preflight Planning
Typical Values Schneider-Kreuznach FS Rodenstock Lenses RS lenses
T1
Trigger IN – SysRdy (Low)
2 mSec 2 mSec 2 mSec
T2
Trigger IN – Mid Exposure
~50 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time ~50 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time ~20 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time
T3
Mid Exposure Width
1/2 Exp. Time + 1.1 mSec 1/2 Exp. Time + 1.1 mSec 1/2 Exp. Time + 1.1 mSec
T4 (iXU 1000)
Trigger IN – SysRdy (High)
950 mSec 850 mSec 600 mSec
T4 (iXU 180)
Trigger IN – SysRdy (High)
1600 mSec 1250 mSec 1250 mSec
T4 (iXU 160/160 Achromatic)
Trigger IN – SysRdy (High)
1450 mSec 1100 mSec 1100 mSec
T4 (iXU 150)
Trigger IN – SysRdy (High)
850 mSec

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Table 2 – Camera Control Cable Description
Connector Pin Color Name Description Direction Level Notes
1 Orange Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved
2 Green System
Ready
iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU
system ready for
next capture
Out VOH, min = 4.0 V (Io = -10uA)
VOL, max = 0.8 V (Io = 4mA)
Isolated
5 Volt Level
Pull up resistor
100K Ohms to +5 V
3Red Black
Reference
Control
Indicates a black
reference sequence
is required
In VIH, min = 2.4 V
VIL, max = 0.8 V
tiF, tiR < 1uSec
Isolated, active low
See "Understanding
Black Reference"
on page 14
4 Purple Trigger In Trigger the iXU-RS/
iXU-R/iXU for new
capture cycle
In VIH, min = 2.4 V
VIL, max = 0.8 V
tiF, tiR < 1uSec
Isolated, active low
(For manual
triggering, activate
by short to common
signal, otherwise
leave floating.)
5 Blue RS232 RX External system
can send specific
information to iXU-
RS/iXU-R/iXU system
In RS232 input level +/- 15 V
(VIT+ max=2.4 V
VIT-min=0.8 V)
RS232 Voltage
Level Isolated
For baud rate
and additional
information,
see the Phase One
GPS User Guide
6 Yellow RS232 TX iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU
system can send
specific information
to external system
Out VOH at RL=3 kΩ to GND
+ 5.4 V
VOL at RL=3 kΩ to GND
–5.4 V
7 White Mid-exposure
pulse
Midpoint of the
exposure time
Out VOH, min = 4.0 V (Io= -4mA)
VOL, max = 0.8 V (Io= 4mA)
Isolated
5 Volt Level
8Gray Reserved Reserved In Short to pin 9*
9 Black Common Common
*For iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU cameras, this connection is
mandatory.
The connection is not necessary for iXA-R/iXA cameras.
VIL — maximum voltage level that is interpreted as a ‘0’ by a input.
VIH — minimum voltage level that is interpreted as a ‘1’ by a input.
VOL — guaranteed maximum voltage level that appears on
output set to ‘0’.
VOH — guaranteed minimum voltage level that appears on
output set to ‘1’.
VIT+ — input threshold voltage when the input voltage is rising.
VIT– — input threshold voltage when the input voltage is falling
Wiring a Control Cable

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Black Reference Sequence
Understanding Black Reference
A black reference is the process of reading the sensor output
during an exposure without the sensor being exposed to
light. This data is written to the camera and used to subtract
from the regular capture.
Updating the black reference data whenever it is possible
enhances the image quality, in particular when shooting in
conditions where the temperature of the camera changes. If
the exposure time varies a lot, the black calibration reference
data should be updated.
It is advisable to make a black reference capture before
starting your first flight line and if the exposure settings
or ISO have been changed. This ensures the accuracy of
exposures. The best time to do this is before starting a new
flight line, when images are not being captured.
Note: Black reference is performed automatically on taking
the first shot after switching the camera on.
1 μS
min
Busy
Forcing Black
ReadyReady
System
State
Black
Reference
Control
Capture Sequence
Figure 2 : Black Reference Timing
Busy Busy VOH
VOL
VIH
VIL
Suppress Black Suppress Black
1 μS
min 1 μS min
Hardware Activation of Black Reference
If you are building your own hardware control box, you can
update the black reference data in the camera. The black
reference control signal should be kept low while an image
capture cycle is initiated. The signal must remain low for the
full capture cycle. This makes it possible to create a black
reference whenever it is convenient (i.e. when turning an
aircraft around or between flight lines). When the force black
signal is kept high, the camera uses the last updated black
reference data.
Software Activation of Black Reference
The Phase One iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU camera can perform
a black reference sequence by using the iX Capture
application, the Phase One SDK, the Flight Management
System or through an iX Link API.
When using iX Capture, simply click Black Ref on the iX
Capture dashboard to update the black reference.
Wiring a Control Cable for an iXU Series
Camera
External devices are connected to the camera with an iXU
RA control cable (supplied with the camera kit). This cable
has a LEMO-secured connector on one side for the camera
and an open side with nine (28 AWG) wires for connection to
your system.
The table below describes the functionality of the wires in
the iXU RA control cable.
Figure 2: Communication
Connector Cable Plug Pinout
Figure 3: iXU-RS/iXU-R/
iXU Camera Socket
Pinout
4
3
2
65
9
1
7
8
6
7
8
45
9
1
3
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1
2
Connector
Pin
Color Name Description Direction Level Notes
1White or
yellow
DC In + Provides
positive power
Input 12 - 30 V
DC
Should provide up to
30 W
2 Black DC In - (Common) Input
Wiring the Power Cable
The camera is connected to the aircraft’s power bus with a
power cable. Wire the power cable using the information in
the table below.
Table 3 – Power Cable Description
Figure 4:
Power Cable Plug Pinout
Figure 5:
iXU-RS/iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU Camera
Socket Pinout
22
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Note: The iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU camera must only be powered
by a limited fused power source, up to 8 A single fault
condition.

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Electrical Interfaces
There are four signals that are used to communicate with and
control an iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU camera:
Trigger in, Black Reference
Mid-exposure pulse
System ready
Trigger in Triggers the iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU for new
capture cycle
Black
reference
Indicates a black reference sequence is
required
Mid-
exposure
pulse
A signal indicates the midpoint of the
exposure time.
System
ready
Camera ready/busy signal
The schematic drawings below contain component part
numbers for reference.

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2. Rotate the front body cap counterclockwise and lift out.
3. Remove the front and rear caps from your lens.
4. Align the white alignment dot of the lens with the white
lens alignment dot of the camera and fit the lens into place.
4. Preparing the Camera
Mounting an iXU Lens
Note: Before mounting or dismounting a lens, ensure that the
power cable is not attached to the camera.
Ensure that the three lens clamp cams are in the unlocked
position. If locked, use a flat screwdriver to rotate each cam
90 degrees counter-clockwise.
Locked Unlocked
1. Push the lens release button toward the camera and hold.

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Dismounting an iXU Lens
1. With a flat screwdriver, unlock each of the three lens
clamp cams by rotating each plunger 90 degrees counter
clockwise.
Locked Unlocked
2. Push and hold the lens release button toward the camera.
5. Rotate lens clockwise until it locks into place.
6. With a flat screwdriver, lock each of the three lens clamp
cams by rotating each cam clockwise 90 degrees.
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3. Rotate the lens counterclockwise and lift out.
4. Put a body cap on the camera to protect it or place
another lens on the camera.
Attaching a Focus Lock Band
The focus lock band is used to keep your lens set to the focus
you prefer. Follow the instructions below to secure your lens
to the exact focus you choose.
To attach a Focus Lock Band to your lens:
1. Check to make sure that both front band and rear band
screws are loosened. If they are tightened, loosen with the
2 mm hex screwdriver that was provided with the camera.
2. Set the focusing selector ring to either MF or AF.
3. Slide the plastic clamping ring onto the lens. The hole
on the plastic clamping ring should be aligned over the
white alignment dot of the lens and the opening of the
plastic clamping ring should enable you to read the
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4. Slide the Focus Lock Band onto the lens as far as it can go.
The rear band should be positioned closest to the
camera body and the alignment hole in the rear band is
positioned over the white alignment dot on the lens. The
distance scale window is positioned over the distance
scale of the lens.
5. Using a 2 mm hex key, tighten the screw on the rear band
using a torque of 15 cNm.
6. Perform ground calibration until optimal focus has been
achieved.
7. Using a 2 mm hex key, tighten the screw on the front
band using a torque 15 cNm.
Note: You may remove the lens with the band attached.
The procedure is the same as "Dismounting an iXU Lens" on
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Dismounting a Lens from an iXU-RS/iXU-R
Lenses on the iXU-RS/iXU-R series of cameras are easily
dismounted. Ensure that you only dismount lenses in a clean
environment.
Place a soft cloth down on the table to avoid scratching the
LCD and a lens cap on the lens.
To dismount the lens:
1. With a 2 mm hex key, unscrew the three lens screws.
The screws remain attached to the camera.
2. Pull the lens assembly away from the camera.
3. Place a rear cap on the lens.
Note: If another lens is not being mounted on the camera,
ensure that the camera is stored in a way to protect it from
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Mounting a Lens on an iXU-RS/iXU-R
Lenses on the iXU-RS/iXU-R series of cameras are easily
mounted. Ensure that you only mount lenses in a clean
environment.
Place a soft cloth down on the table to avoid scratching the
LCD and a lens cap on the lens.
Ensure that you remove the rear lens cap (if attached) before
mounting the lens.
1. Place a lens assembly on the iXU-RS/iXU-R body.
2. With a 2 mm hex key, secure the lens assembly onto the
iXU-RS/iXU-R by gently tightening each locking screw.
3. Tighten the locking screws a second time using a torque
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5. Connecting a Camera
Attaching the Camera to a Pod
Attach the iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU camera to a pod using four M4
bolts.
Note: Do not insert bolts deeper than 6 mm into the threaded
holes on the front of the camera.
Connecting a Control Cable
1. Insert the iXU RA control cable into a data terminal on the
iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU camera body.
2. Connect the other end of the iXU RA control cable to an
external device.
Note: The two data terminals are not interchangeable.
Connect devices to data terminal A or B depending on the
specific device. See details in "Connecting Control Cables to
Devices" on page 34 and "Activating iX Link" on page 46.
Connecting the Power Cable
To connect the camera to the aircraft's power bus:
1. Insert the iXU RA power cable to the power input of the iXU-
RS/iXU-R/iXU camera.
2. Connect the other end of the iXU RA power cable to the
aircraft’s power bus.
Note: When not in use, disconnect the power from the
camera.

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2. Connect the other end of the iXU RA control cable into
the GPS/IMU.
3. Insert an iXU RA control cable into data terminal B (right
data terminal).
4. Connect the other end of the iXU RA control cable into
your Flight Management System and / or a controller
using iX Link.
Note: Ensure that the camera and all connected devices are
connected to a power source.
Connecting Control Cables to Devices
Depending on how you choose to configure your iXU-RS/
iXU-R/iXU, the camera can be connected to the following:
• Flight Management System
• GPS/IMU
• Controller via iX Link
To connect your iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU to external devices:
1. Insert the iXU RA control cable into data terminal A
(the left data terminal) of the iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU camera
body.
Data Power
A B
Phase One
iXU-RS/
iXU-R/iXU
Camera
Aircraft
power bus
Flight
Management
System
GPS/IMU
PC
iX Link
Controller

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Connecting Cables for Multiple Camera
Configuration
Multiple iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU cameras can be synchronized
to shoot simultaneously. When using iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU
cameras, ensure that you have mounted Schneider-Kreuznach
fast sync [S] lenses on the cameras. The first camera in the
daisy-chain is triggered with an iXU RA control cable.
Before connecting, ensure that all cameras in the array do
not have iX Link activated. See "Deactivating iX Link" on
page 47.
1. Insert an iXU RA control cable into data terminal A (left
one) on an iXU-RS/iXU-R/iXU camera.
2. Connect the other end of the iXU RA control cable into the
GPS/IMU.
3. Insert a iXU RA multi-sync cable into the camera’s data
terminal B (right one).
4. Connect the other end of the iXU RA multi-sync cable to
data terminal A of the second camera.
5. Repeat for additional cameras.
6. Connect an iXU RA control cable from data terminal B of
the last camera in the daisy-chain.
7. Connect the other end of the iXU RA control cable to the
flight management system or other device.
Data Power
Aircraft
power bus
Flight
Management
System
GPS/IMU
iX Controller
Phase One
iXU-RS/
iXU-R/iXU
USB 3.0 Power
A B
Phase One
iXU-RS/
iXU-R/iXU
USB 3.0 Power
A B
Phase One
iXU-RS/
iXU-R/iXU
USB 3.0 Power
A B
Phase One
iXU-RS/
iXU-R/iXU
USB 3.0 Power
A B
Identifying a Fast Sync Lens
When shooting with multiple iXU cameras, ensure that you
are using Schneider-Kreuznach fast sync lenses.
Schneider-Kreuznach fast sync [S] lenses can be identified
by [S] on the side of the lens.
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Activating Fast Sync Mode
Use Fast Sync Mode when you are using two or more
synchronized cameras in the same array. Ensure that Fast
Sync Mode is set according to your preference. To deactivate
Fast Sync Mode, follow the "Deactivating Fast Sync Mode" on
page 39.
To activate Fast Sync Mode:
1. Go to Menu > Lens Shutter Fast Sync.
The Lens Shutter Fast Sync screen appears.
2. From the Lens Shutter Fast Sync screen, select On.
The Menu appears with On displayed.
Deactivating Fast Sync Mode
To deactivate Fast Sync Mode:
1. Go to Menu > Lens Shutter Fast Sync.
Lens Shutter Fast Sync appears.
2. From the Lens Shutter Fast Sync screen, select O.
The Menu appears with O displayed.