Photron Camera Hub User manual

Remote keypad w/LCD
for Nova/MH6
Hardware Manual
Rev. 4.02 E
Photron Camera Hub

The copyright of this manual is held by PHOTRON LIMITED.
Product specifications and manual contents are subject to change without notice.
PHOTRON LIMITED bears no responsibility for any results by using our products nor by applying this manual to any operations.
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 harmful 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 radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his 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
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Photron’s high-speed camera option, the “Photron Camera Hub series”
(referred to below as the system).
This manual contains the operating instructions and warnings necessary for using the system. Before
using the system, 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 it in a safe place along with the warranty card and refer back
to it when necessary.
Each part of the system is described in this manual as follows.
Photron Master Camera Hub : Master Hub
Photron Camera Hub : Camera Hub
Rack Mount Bracket (with screw) for Master Hub : Master Hub Bracket
Rack Mount Bracket (with screw) for Camera Hub : Camera Hub Bracket
Signal Converter Box : Converter
Signal Converter Bracket (with screw) : Converter Bracket

Using the Manual
Using the Manual
This section explains the layout of the manual.
⚫Introduction
The introduction explains the manual and safety precautions.
⚫Chapter 1, Overview
This chapter gives an overview of the system.
⚫Chapter 2, Setup
This chapter explains operations of the system.
⚫Chapter 3, Product 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.

Manual Notation
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 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 System Safely and Correctly
Using the System Safely and Correctly
To prevent injury to yourself and others, and to prevent damage 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

Using the System Safely and Correctly
◼Do not perform actions that will damage the cable.
Do not damage the cable, modify it, use it near a heater, excessively bend, twist or
pull on it, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it.
Using the cable when damaged can cause fire, electric shock, or a short circuit.
◼Do not use the system in a manner which will exceed the rating of the power outlet
or wiring equipment used.
Exceeding the power rating might cause a fire from excessive heat.
◼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.
◼Do not plug in or unplug the connector with wet hands.
Doing so can cause electric shock.
◼Make sure the connector is fully insert into the socket.
Not fully plugging in the connector can cause fire from electric shock or heat.
◼When something is wrong with the system, unplug the connector 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 emits smoke, a strange smell, or strange sound.
Using the system in these conditions might cause a fire or electric shock.
Warning

Using the System Safely and Correctly
◼Always unplug the system when cleaning it or when it is unused for a long period of
time. Leaving or storing the system connected to the power source might cause fire
from insulation deterioration or electrical discharge.
◼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.
◼Use the system in an environment with an ambient temperature of 0 to 40 °C,
humidity of 85 % RH or lower, maximum altitude of 2,000 m or lower, and no
condensation.
Use in a condition out of the above limits can cause malfunction.
◼Do not store the system in a location where the temperature goes below -20 °C or
higher than 60 °C. Be sure not to allow condensastion to form inside the system.
◼This device is for indoor use, do not use it outdoors.
Do not use in a location that has dust.
Doing so can cause malfunction.
◼When shipping, remove the connecting cable and use the original packaging.
Do not ship the system in an environment where the temperature goes below -20 °C
or higher than 60 °C. Also, prevent condensation from forming during shipment.
◼When the product is contaminated, wipe with a dry cloth.
When foreign material is contaminated in the connector, blowing in the air.
Using the system in these locations can cause malfunction.
Caution

Using the System Safely and Correctly
To ensure safe use of the Photron FASTCAM series, please follow the instructions for proper storage
of the supplied AC adapter.
If there is any problem with the AC adapter or cable, stop using it immediately and contact your local
Photron office.
◼Storage Method
When storing the AC adapter or cable, make sure that no stress is placed on the root of the AC adapter or the
cable.
Do not wrap the cable around the AC adapter, but loosely bundle it.
When storing the AC adapter in a case, store it so that no strain is placed on the root of the AC adapter and
the cable.
◼Appearance Check
Before use, check the appearance of the AC adapter and cable for any abnormalities.
If there are any cracks or tears on the surface, it may cause fire, electric shock, or short circuit.
Immediately stop using the AC adapter and contact your local Photron office.
Handling of the AC Adapter

Using the System Safely and Correctly
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment, and customer protection. “CE” mark equipments are intended for
sales in Europe.
These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household
waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive
(2006/66/EC) 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 electronic 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 the correct disposal of this product
will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit
www.photron.com.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein)
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive
2014/30/EU (Class A) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
European Union (and EEA) only