Photron FASTCAM Multi User manual

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•The copyright of this manual is held by PHOTRON LIMITED.
•Product specifications and manual contents can change without advanced notification.
•This manual was created taking every possible measure to ensure the accuracy of its contents. However, if you find a section which is unclear, a mistake, or an
omission, please contact PHOTRON LIMITED using the contact information provided at the end of the manual.
•PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for the results of using the product or from following the instructions in this manual.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmfu
l interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to ra
dio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the users will be required to correct
the interference at their own expense.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Photron’s high-speed camera system option, the “Micro Four Thirds
Lens Option for FASTCAM Multi” (referred to below as the option).
This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the option.
Before using the option, please read the entire manual.
If any part of this manual is unclear, contact Photron using the contact information printed at the back of
the manual.
After you finish reading the manual, store itin a safe place along with the warranty card and refer back to
it when necessary.
Manual Notation
The following icons and symbols are used in the explanations in this manual.
Icon/Symbol Description
This symbol indicates content that should always be read.
This symbol indicates instructions that should always be
followed when using the software, or things to be careful of
when using the software.
This symbol indicates supplementary items to be aware of
when using the system.
This symbol indicates the location of a reference.
This symbol indicates a space for you to make notes.
“ “
This symbol is used to indicate the names of items on a
screen, references, dialog names, and connectors.
［］This symbol is used to indicate menu names, and sub-menu
names.

Using the Manual
This section explains the layout of the manual. For other options, please refer to each manual
Introduction
The introduction explains the manual and safety precautions.
Chapter 1. Overview
This chapter gives an overview of the system and an explanation of its features.
Chapter 2. Functions
This chapter explains the system’s functions. Refer to the “Photron FASTCAM Viewer User’s Manual” for
additional details on using a PC to control the system.
Chapter 3. Specifications
This chapter explains the system’s specifications.
Chapter 4. Warranty
This chapter explains about the warranty.
Chapter 5. Contacting Photron
This chapter lists the contact information to use when contacting Photron if the system malfunctions or if a
portion of the manual is unclear.

Using the System Safely and Correctly
In order to prevent injury to yourself and others, and topreventdamage to property, carefully observe the
following safety precautions.
Photron has given its full attention to the safety of this system. However, the extent of damage and injury
potentially caused by ignoring the content of the safety precautions and using the system incorrectly is
explained next. Please pay careful attention to the content of the safety precautions when using the
system.
This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a
serious injury.
This symbol indicates actions that carry the risk that a person could receive a
moderate injury, or that damage to physical property might occur.
The safety precautions to be observed are explained with the following symbols.
This symbol indicates actions that require caution.
This symbol indicates actions that are prohibited and must be avoided.
This symbol indicates actions that must always be performed.
Caution
Warning

■ Do not insert metallic objects inside, or pour liquids such as water on, the system.
Doing so can cause fire, electric shock, or malfunction from short circuit or heat.
■ Do not disassemble or modify the system.
There are high voltages inside the system that can cause electric shock.
■ When something is wrong with the system, unplug the Main Unit’s power cable immediately.
- When a foreign substance or liquid, such as metal or water, gets inside.
- When the outer case is broken or damaged, such as from a fall.
- When the system produces smoke, a strange smell, or strange sound.
Using the system in these conditions might cause a fire or electric shock.
Warning

■ Do not set the system in a location where the temperature gets unusually hot.
The trunk and inside of a car can get especially hot in summer.
Doing so can cause the outer case and internal components to deteriorate or cause a fire.
■ Do not place the system in a location prone to oily smoke or steam, or in a location with a lot of
humidity or dust.
Oil, moisture, and dust conduct electricity, which can cause a fire or electric shock.
■ Ambient temperature 0-45° C, humidity 85% RH or lower, maximum altitude 2,000m or lower.
In addition, if exceeding these limits, use in a condensation-free environment.
Doing so can cause malfunction.
■ Do not store the equipment in a location where the temperature goes below -20°C or higher
than 60°C. Also, prevent condensation from forming during shipment.
■ When shipping, remove the connecting cable and use the original packaging or a dedicated
carrying case.
Do not ship the equipment in an environment where the temperature goes below
-20°C or higher than 60°C. Also, prevent condensation from forming during shipment.
Caution

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household
waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU
), the Battery Directive
(2013/56/EU) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an
authorized one-for-
one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electroni
c equipment (EEE) and
batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a
possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous
substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in t
he correct
disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling o
f this product, please contact your local city
office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or
visit www.photron.com.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Overview 1
1.1. Product Overview and Features..............................................................................2
1.2. Components and Accessories.................................................................................3
1.2.1. Components................................................................................................3
1.2.2. Accessories/Options ...................................................................................3
1.3. Part Names..............................................................................................................4
1.3.1. Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount....................................................................4
1.3.2. Part Names.................................................................................................5
1.4. Installation................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2. Functions 9
2.1. Supported Lenses..................................................................................................10
2.2. Lens Control...........................................................................................................10
2.3. Flange-Back Adjustment Shims.............................................................................11
Chapter 3. Specifications 13
3.1. Specifications.........................................................................................................14
3.1.1. Product Specifications ..............................................................................14
3.1.2. General Specifications..............................................................................14
3.2. Dimensions............................................................................................................15
Chapter 4. Warranty 17
4.1. About the Warranty................................................................................................18
Chapter 5. Contacting Photron 19
5.1. Contact Information................................................................................................20