PhaseOne iXA-R User manual

Phase One
iXA-R/iXA
Aerial Camera System
Installation Guide

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This guide is designed to assist you
with the installation of your new
Phase One iXA-R or Phase One iXA
system. Consult the iXA User Guide for
more detailed instructions.
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
iXA-R/iXA
Aerial Camera System
Installation Guide

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Contents
1. What’s in the Box?..................................................................................6
IXA Camera ............................................................................................... 6
IXA-R Camera ..........................................................................................6
Optional Accessories — iXA ............................................................. 7
Optional Accessories — iXA-R......................................................... 7
2. Overview..................................................................................................... 8
iXA Camera System .............................................................................. 8
iXA Secure Lens Holder ...................................................................... 9
iXA-R Camera System ........................................................................10
3. Preflight Planning................................................................................. 12
Exposure Sequence ............................................................................. 12
Understanding the Exposure Sequence.................................... 12
Electrical Interfaces.............................................................................. 13
Wiring a Control Cable.......................................................................16
Wiring the Camera Control Cable.................................................18
Understanding Black Reference .................................................... 19
Software Activation of Black Reference....................................19
Wiring the Power Cable....................................................................20
4. Preparing the Camera........................................................................ 22
Mounting a Lens and Secure Lens Holder on an iXA......... 22
Dismounting a Lens and Secure Lens Holder from an iXA 28
Dismounting a Lens from an iXA-R.............................................30
Mounting a Lens on an iXA-R ........................................................ 32
5. Connecting a Camera ........................................................................ 34
Attaching a Camera to a Pod ........................................................ 34
Connecting a Phase One Control Cable ................................... 34
Connecting Phase One Control Cables to Devices ............ 35
Connecting a GPS/IMU ..................................................................... 37
Connecting the Power Cable ......................................................... 37
Configuring the Sensor Module....................................................38
Storing Images ...................................................................................... 38
Checking Compatibility of USB 3.0 Cards ............................. 38
Checking Compatibility of FireWire Cards ............................. 38
Connecting a USB 3.0 Cable..........................................................39
Connecting a FireWire Cable ......................................................... 39
Connecting Cables for Multiple Camera Configuration ... 40
Identifying a Fast Sync Lens ...........................................................41
Activating Fast Sync Mode ............................................................. 42
Deactivating Fast Sync Mode ........................................................43
Connecting iXU-R/iXU and iXA-R/iXA Cameras
in the Same Array .................................................................................44
6. Using Auto Exposure .........................................................................46
Selecting Auto Exposure Range...................................................48
Selecting Auto Exposure Priority.................................................50
Activating Auto Exposure Mode .................................................. 52
Adjusting Auto Exposure Bias....................................................... 53
7. Shutters .....................................................................................................54
iXA Shutter Modes ..............................................................................54
Selecting the iXA Shutter Mode ................................................... 55
8. Firmware .................................................................................................. 58
Checking the Firmware Versions.................................................. 58
About the Phase One Firmware Updater Application....... 59
Installing the Firmware Updater Application ......................... 59
Updating the Camera Body Firmware.......................................60
Updating the Sensor Module Firmware ................................... 62
Restoring the Sensor Module Firmware ..................................65
9. Status and Troubleshooting............................................................66

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1. What’s in the Box?
•iXA camera
•Secure Lens Holder for LS lens
•iXA 24 V DC power supply
with international outlet
adapters
•Power cable, 2 m
•Phase One control cable, 2 m
•USB 3.0 cable, 3 m
•FireWire 800-800 cable, 4.5 m
•Mini-USB 2.0 cable
•1.5 mm hex screwdriver •2.5 mm hex bit
•Sensor cleaning kit
•LCC calibration plate
•Microfiber cloth
•USB drive with
documentation for
Phase One cameras
•iXA installation guide
•Warranty certificate,
classic/value added
•Suitcase for iXA
camera
•iXA-R camera
•iXA 24 V DC power supply
with international outlet
adapters
•Power cable, 2 m
•Phase One control cable, 2 m
•USB 3.0 cable, 3 m
•FireWire 800-800 cable, 4.5 m
•Mini-USB 2.0 cable
•Sensor cleaning kit •LCC calibration plate
•Front and rear lens caps
•Microfiber cloth
•USB drive with
documentation for
Phase One cameras
•iXA-R installation
guide
•Warranty certificate,
classic/value added
•Suitcase for iXA-R
camera
IXA Camera
IXA-R Camera
Optional Accessories — iXA
•Schneider-Kreuznach 28 mm F4.5 LS FS Lens (73018)
•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)
•Secure Lens Holder for 28 mm LS Lens (73021)
•Secure Lens Holder for 240 mm LS Lens (73011)
•Secure Lens Holder for 55 mm, 80 mm, 110 mm, 150 mm
LS Lens (73001)
•Phase One control cable, 3 m (70312)
•iXA Multi-sync cable, 1 m (70307)
•iXU to iXA sync cable, 1 m (70341000)
•IR Cuto filter Ø72 mm (70720)
Optional Accessories — iXA-R
•Rodenstock 40 mm Lens/Shutter kit (73039)
•Rodenstock 50 mm Lens/Shutter kit (73038)
•Rodenstock 70 mm Lens/Shutter kit (73048)
•Phase One control cable, 3 m (70312)
•iXA Multi-sync cable, 1 m (70307)
•IR Cuto filter Ø67 mm (73035)

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2. Overview
iXA Camera System
1. iXA camera body
2. Pod mounting threaded holes (4)
3. Secure Lens Holder threaded holes (2)
4. Lens release button
5. 3/8 inch tripod sockets (2)
6. Lens mount alignment mark
7. Mini-USB port
8. Sensor module
9. CompactFlash card slot
10. USB 3.0 port
11. Camera on/o button
12. Camera LED indicator
13. Power terminal
14. Data terminal A
15. Data terminal B
16. Sensor module on/o button
17. FireWire 800 port
iXA Secure Lens Holder
1. Lens clamping screw
2. Locking screws (4)
3. Lens holder screws (2)
4. Distance scale window
5. Secure Lens Holder covers (2)
6. Alignment dot
7. Clamping ring (shown in blue)
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iXA-R Camera System
1. iXA camera body
2. Pod mounting threaded holes (4)
3. Lens assembly
4. Lens screws (3)
5. 3/8 inch tripod sockets (2)
6. Mini-USB port
7. Sensor module
8. CompactFlash card slot
9. USB 3.0 port
10. Camera on/o button
11. Camera LED indicator
12. Power terminal
13. Data terminal A
14. Data terminal B
15. Sensor module on/o button
16. FireWire 800 port
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Exposure Sequence
To learn more about the capabilities of the iXA-R/iXA
cameras, consult the iXA User Guide as well as other
documents, which are found on the USB drive that comes
with the camera and the Downloads section of the industrial.
phaseone.com website.
Understanding the Exposure Sequence
There are three signals that are used to communicate with
and control iXA-R/iXA cameras:
•Trigger in: The FMS signals the iXA-R/iXA 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
3. Preflight Planning Electrical Interfaces
There are three signals that are used to communicate with
and control the iXA-R/iXA camera:
Trigger in: The FMS signals the camera to take an image.
Mid-exposure pulse: A signal indicates the midpoint of the
exposure time.
System ready: Camera ready/busy signal.
Figure 2: Electrical Interfaces

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Table 1 – iXA Exposure Sequence
LS/D Lenses
Typical Values
Description FPS Shutter Mixed Shutter* LS Shutter
T1 Trigger IN – SysRdy (Low) 20 uSec 20 uSec 20 uSec
T2 Trigger IN – Mid Exposure 140 mSec +
1/2 Exp. Time
140 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time 110 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time
T3 Mid Exp. Width 1/2 Exp. Time 1/2 Exp. Time + 1.1 mSec 1/2 Exp. Time + 1.1 mSec
T4 (iXA 180) Trigger IN – SysRdy (High) 1400 mSec 1400 mSec 1800 mSec
T4 (iXA 160) Trigger IN – SysRdy (High) 1250 mSec 1250 mSec 1600 mSec
FS Lenses
Typical Values
T1 Trigger IN - SysRdy (Low) 20 uSec 20 uSec 20 uSec
T2 Trigger IN – Mid Exposure 140 mSec + 1/2
Exp. Time
160 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time 130 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time
T3 Mid Exp. Width 1/2 Exp. Time 1/2 Exp. Time + 1.1 mSec 1/2 Exp. Time + 1.1 mSec
T4 (iXA 180) Trigger IN – SysRdy (High) 1400 mSec 1400 mSec 1800 mSec
T4 (iXA 160) Trigger IN – SysRdy (High) 1250 mSec 1250 mSec 1600 mSec
Table 2 – iXA-R Exposure Sequence
iXA-R Description 1 to 1/1600 sec 1/2000 to 1/4000 sec
T1 Trigger IN – SysRdy (Low) 20 uSec 20 uSec
T2 Trigger IN – Mid Exposure 110 mSec + 1/2
Exp. Time
140 mSec + 1/2 Exp. Time
T3 Mid Exp. Width 1/2 Exp. Time +
1.1 mSec
1/2 Exp. Time
T4 (iXA-R 180) Trigger IN – SysRdy (High) 1400 mSec 1400 mSec
T4 (iXA-R 160) Trigger IN – SysRdy (High) 1250 mSec 1250 mSec
* Not applicable to iXA-R

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Table 3 – Camera Control Cable Description
Connector Pin Color Name Description Direction Level Notes
1 Orange Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved
2 Green System
Ready
iXA-R/iXA 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 Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved
4 Purple Trigger In Trigger the iXA-R/iXA
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
iXA-R/iXA 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 iXA-R/iXA 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
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
*For iXU-R/iXU cameras, this connection is mandatory.
The connection is not necessary for iXA-R/iXA cameras.

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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 black reference 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.
Software Activation of Black Reference
The Phase One iXA-R/iXA camera can perform a black
reference sequence by using the iX Capture application.
When using iX Capture, simply click Black Ref on the
iX Capture dashboard to update the black reference.
Wiring the Camera Control Cable
External devices are connected to the camera with are
connected to the camera with a Phase One 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 iXA-R/iXA camera shoots in single mode. In single mode,
the FMS triggers the camera. This mode is recommended for
synchronizing flight speed and capture rate.
The table below describes the functionality of the wires in
the camera control cable.
Figure 4: iXA-R/iXA
Camera Socket Pinout
4
3
2
65
9
1
7
8
Figure 3: Communication
Connector Cable Plug Pinout
6
7
8
45
9
1
3
2