Redlake MASD MotionMeter Parts list manual

Manual No. 9400-0024
Revision G
May 15, 2001
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING
THE MotionMeter
HIGH SPEED DIGITAL IMAGING CAMERA
Redlake MASD, Inc.
11633 Sorrento Valley Road
San Diego, California 92121-1097
Telephone: [phone] (USA and Canada only). Outside the USA: [phone]
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List of Manual Revisions
Operator’s Instructions for the MotionMeterModel Camera – 9400-0024
Revision Date EO No. Notes
A01-11-2000 New Release
B02-18-2000 Data Record becomes Event Marker. TM change.
C03-30-2000 Minor Changes/Corrections.
D05-10-2000 Update Menus, add Class A FCC declaration.
E08-16-2000 Delete references to color models. Other changes.
F12-14-2000 Change Vcc to 3.3V. Delete 15X Exposure. Delete
“Triggered” function.
G05-15-2001 Change to Redlake MASD, Inc.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
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 an industrial 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 interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at user’s expense.

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PREFACE
This manual describes how to operate and maintain a Redlake MASD, Inc. MotionMeterHigh
Speed Digital Imaging monochrome Camera. The MotionMeter is used as a hand-held or tripod-
mounted unit.
The camera records sequences of images from 60 to 1000 frames per second, depending on the
model and setting. Images from the camera or from the Image Memory are displayed on the
MotionMeter viewfinder and external monitor. Each sequence of images can be stored in a
computer file. You can retrieve and replay the sequence at various speeds to analyze the event
in detail.
This manual contains the following sections:
Section 1 Introduction to High Speed Motion Analysis. This section gives a tutorial for
recording an event using the MotionMeter camera, and analyzing the recorded
images.
Section 2 Description of the MotionMeter Camera. This describes the operation and
indications in the camera menus.
Section 3 Unpacking and Connecting the MotionMeter Camera. This section describes
how to unpack and set up the camera, connect the power and signal inputs and
outputs. It also includes a power-on check.
Section 4 Recording and Viewing Images on the MotionMeter Camera, describes how
to set up the camera to record a video sequence. It describes how to view and
analyze the images, and store the sequence in a computer file.
Section 5 Maintaining and Troubleshooting the MotionMeter Camera. This section
identifies problems that may occur during installation and operation, and
suggests a solution.
Appendices The Appendices show the frame storage and elapsed recording times, shutter
speeds, performance specifications and the standard accessory kit.
Copyright 2001 Redlake MASD, Inc.
The information in this manual is for information purposes only and is subject to change without
notice.
Redlake MASD, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information contained in
this manual, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. Redlake MASD, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein nor for
incidental or consequential damages from the furnishing of this information.
No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, recorded, transmitted or translated without the
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1..INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SPEED MOTION ANALYSIS .................................................... 1-1
1.1 Capturing the Video Image............................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 The Shutter.............................................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 The Strobe Output..................................................................................................1-1
1.1.3 Composite Video Out.............................................................................................1-1
1.1.4 Lighting the Subject................................................................................................1-1
1.2 The Imager Responsivity Curves .................................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 The Imager Base Characteristics...........................................................................1-2
1.2.2 Spectral Response with a CM500 IR Filter.............................................................1-2
1.2.3 The Effect of the IR Filter........................................................................................1-2
1.2.4 Spectral Response without the CM500 IR Filter.....................................................1-4
1.2.5 The Monochrome (Gamma) Curve ........................................................................1-4
1.3 Capturing an Image....................................................................................................... 1-4
1.3.1 Recording a Video Sequence.................................................................................1-4
1.3.2 Stopping a Recording using the Stop Buttons........................................................1-5
1.3.3 Stopping a Recording using a Trigger Input........................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 Synchronization and Controlling the Record Speed...............................................1-5
1.3.4.1 Synchronizing two or more MotionMeter cameras..........................................1-6
1.3.4.2 Controlling the Record Rate of a Camera from an External Source...............1-6
1.4 Marking a Frame (Event Marker)................................................................................... 1-6
1.5 The Image Memory ....................................................................................................... 1-6
1.6 Recording a Sequence in the Image Memory............................................................... 1-6
1.6.1 Stop Recording.......................................................................................................1-6
1.6.2 Stop Recording using the Trigger...........................................................................1-7
1.6.3 Playing Images from the Image Memory................................................................ 1-7
1.6.4 Frame Numbers and Elapsed Time Display...........................................................1-7
1.6.5 Saving a Sequence in a Computer File..................................................................1-7
1.7 Viewing the Image Sequence........................................................................................ 1-8
1.7.1 Loss of Frames During Playback ........................................................................... 1-8
1.7.2 Analyzing the Motion of a Subject..........................................................................1-8
2..DESCRIPTION OF THE MotionMeter CAMERA.................................................................. 2-1
2.1 MotionMeter Model and Part Numbers.......................................................................... 2-1
2.2 The MotionMeter Camera.............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.1 MotionMeter Features and Functions.....................................................................2-1
2.3 MotionMeter Controls and Indicators ............................................................................ 2-2
2.3.1 The RECORD Button............................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.2 The PLAY Buttons.................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.3 The STOP Button................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.4 The MENU Button.................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.5 The SELect Button.................................................................................................2-3

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2.3.6 The + and - Buttons................................................................................................2-3
2.4 The Menus..................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4.1 LIVE Mode..............................................................................................................2-3
2.4.1.1 Record Rates..................................................................................................2-3
2.4.1.2 Shutter Speed .................................................................................................2-3
2.4.1.3 Trigger Point....................................................................................................2-3
2.4.2 Record Mode..........................................................................................................2-4
2.4.3 Playback Mode.......................................................................................................2-4
2.4.4 The Settings Menu.................................................................................................2-5
2.5 Input and Output Connectors ........................................................................................ 2-5
2.5.1 Power.....................................................................................................................2-5
2.5.2 Digital in..................................................................................................................2-5
2.5.3 Digital Out...............................................................................................................2-5
2.5.4 Trigger....................................................................................................................2-5
2.5.5 Video Out ...............................................................................................................2-5
2.6 Power Sources to the Camera ...................................................................................... 2-6
2.6.1 Power Outlet...........................................................................................................2-6
2.6.2 Battery Pack and Charger......................................................................................2-6
2.6.3 Automobile Supply .................................................................................................2-6
3..UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE MotionMeter CAMERA......................................... 3-1
3.1 Unpacking the MotionMeter Camera............................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 List of Equipment....................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Connecting the External Options ...........................................................................3-1
3.1.3 Video Out ...............................................................................................................3-1
3.1.4 The Event Marker Input..........................................................................................3-1
3.1.5 The Strobe Output..................................................................................................3-1
3.1.6 The Trigger Input....................................................................................................3-3
3.1.7 The Phase-Lock Input and Output ......................................................................... 3-3
3.1.7.1 Connecting MotionMeter Cameras to an Equipment Source..........................3-4
4..RECORDING AND VIEWING IMAGES................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Recording an Event Sequence...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Camera Defaults ....................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Setting up the Camera to Record.................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.1 Set the Record Values............................................................................................4-1
4.2.1.1 Event...............................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1.2 Record Rate....................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1.3 Shutter.............................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1.4 Trigger. ............................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1.5 Event Marker Input..........................................................................................4-1
4.3 Recording an Event Sequence...................................................................................... 4-1
4.3.1.1 Press the Record button. ................................................................................ 4-2
4.4 Frame on Demand......................................................................................................... 4-2

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4.5 Synchronizing Two or More Cameras.......................................................................... 4-2
4.6 Viewing the Stored Images............................................................................................ 4-2
5..MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Routine Maintenance..................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.1 No Picture on the Viewfinder or Monitor.................................................................5-1
5.2.2 Video Channel Imbalance......................................................................................5-1
APPENDIX A PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS.......................................................................I
APPENDIX B PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................II
APPENDIX C EXPOSURE AT EACH SHUTTER SPEED......................................................IV
APPENDIX D ACCESSORIES................................................................................................. V
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1 The Spectral Characteristics of the TC237 Sensor.................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-2 The Response of the RGB Signal with an IR Filter. ................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-3 Filter Blocking Characteristics.................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-4 Sensor RGB Spectral Response without an IR Filter................................................. 1-4
Figure 1-5 The Monochrome Curve............................................................................................. 1-4
Figure 1-6 The Phase Lock Connections. ................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-7 The Image Memory. ................................................................................................. 1-6
Figure 1-8 The 50% Trigger......................................................................................................... 1-7
Figure 1-9 The 0% Trigger......................................................................................................... 1-7
Figure 2-1 The MotionMeter Controls.......................................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-2 The Live Mode Screen. .............................................................................................. 2-3
Figure 2-3 The Record Mode Screen. ......................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-4 The Playback Mode Screen. ...................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-5 The Settings Menu. .................................................................................................... 2-5
Figure 3-1 The Event Marker Input Circuits................................................................................. 3-1
Figure 3-2 The Strobe Circuits..................................................................................................... 3-1
Figure 3-3 Trigger Input Circuits.................................................................................................. 3-3
Figure 3-4 The Phase Lock Signal and Circuit. ........................................................................... 3-4
Figure 5-1 Video Channel Imbalance. ......................................................................................... 5-1
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Light Value Requirements for the MotionMeter Camera. ............................................ 1-1
Table 2-1 The MotionMeter Model and Part Numbers................................................................. 2-1

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1INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SPEED MOTION ANALYSIS
The MotionMeteris a hand-held High Speed Digital Imaging Camera that records a sequence
of images of an event at a frame rate of 60 to 1000 frames per second, depending on the model
of video camera used. The camera stores these images in a digital Image Memory. These
images can be viewed forward or reverse at selected frame rates from 1 to 1000 frames per
second (fps), or freeze frame, to analyze motion and time during the event. The camera provides
video for external viewing or storing the images on a computer or VCR.
1.1 Capturing the Video Image
The camera lens focuses the subject onto a CCD imager. The camera accepts any C-mount
lens, fixed or zoom, with a wide angle, normal view or telephoto. The telephoto lens may be used
in its normal range or in macro to capture a very small subject.
The exposure of each frame is reduced at the higher frame rates, so more illumination is required
as the frame rate increases. The correct exposure may be achieved by opening the aperture. If
you still need more light, you must provide additional incandescent light. The MotionMeter also
provides a Strobe output to control a strobe light for additional illumination.
1.1.1 The Shutter
The camera provides shutter control of image exposures that allows you to reduce the time of
each frame exposure to eliminate image blurring due to motion. You must increase illumination
to compensate for the shorter exposure. The Strobe output is synchronized to the shutter timing
so a strobe may be used to increase illumination as well as to eliminate motion blur. Refer to
Appendix C for shutter exposure information.
1.1.2 The Strobe Output
The Strobe output is available from the Digital Out connector during Live or Record mode, when
selected from the Settings menu. This is a TTL output pulse synchronized to the shutter, so that
the strobe output signal goes high when the shutter is open and low when the shutter closes.
1.1.3 Composite Video Out
The camera supplies an NTSC RS170 or PAL signal output, selected on the Settings menu. The
video sequence can be viewed on an external monitor, or recorded on a host computer or a VCR.
You can save the video pictures for later retrieval and study.
1.1.4 Lighting the Subject
The Camera Imager must receive enough light to see details of the image, and record the subject
at the optimum size, so the significant parts of the motion can be seen clearly. The standard
monochrome camera has an infrared filter to give subjects the correct gray scale appearance.
Table 1-1Light Value Requirements for the MotionMeter Camera.
Standard Camera Low-Light Camera Option
Frame Rate (fps) LUX Value Foot Candles LUX Value Foot Candles
50, 60 1.03 0.10 0.10 0.01
250 4.3 0.41 0.43 0.04
500 8.6 0.83 0.86 0.08
1000 17.2 1.65 1.72 0.17
The Low Light Camera Option does not have the IR filter, which increases the sensitivity of the
camera at low light levels. Table 1-1 gives minimum incandescent (tungsten) light requirements
for the standard and low light cameras at a 1X shutter setting. Refer to Appendix C to determine
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1.2 The Imager Responsivity Curves
The camera has a TC237 monochrome CCD imager. The imaging sensor has an image area of
658 (H) x 496 (V) pixels, each pixel being 7.4 microns square. The imager has a built-in
electronic shutter to limit the exposure, see
Appendix C. All standard cameras have the
CM500 1mm IR filter. The filter is omitted on
the low light version of the camera.
Imagers. Filters are installed at the factory
and cannot be changed in the field.
1.2.1 The Imager Base Characteristics
Figure 1-1 gives the responsivity and
sensitivity of the TC237 monochrome CCD
imager without a filter across the range of
visible light to the near IR band.
Figure 1-1The Spectral Characteristics of the TC237 Sensor.
1.2.2 Spectral Response with a CM500 IR Filter
Figure 1-2 shows the response of the red, green and blue signals from the TC236 imager with the
IR filter installed.
Figure 1-2The Response of the RGB Signal with an IR Filter.
1.2.3 The Effect of the IR Filter.
Figure 1-3 shows the blocking effect of the
1-mm CM500 IR filter.
Figure 1-3Filter Blocking Characteristics.
Blue
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1.2.4 Spectral Response without the CM500 IR Filter
This set of curves shows the spectral response for the red, green, and blue signals without an IR
filter. See Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4Sensor RGB Spectral Response without an IR Filter.
1.2.5 The Monochrome (Gamma) Curve
The Monochrome Curve shows the imager 8-bit
gray scale with values from 0 to 255. See Figure
1-5. If the Gamma feature is turned off on the
Settings menu, the response is linear over the
range, with a slope of 1.
Figure 1-5The Monochrome Curve.
1.3 Capturing an Image
The MotionMeter serves two types of application: recording a specific event, or viewing a
continuous video until an event triggers an end to the sequence. The elapsed recording time
depends on the number of frames per second recorded and the number of frames that the
memory can store. Refer to Appendix A where the elapsed record time can be determined from
the Record Rate and the capacity of the Image Memory.
1.3.1 Recording a Video Sequence
During recording, the camera stores frames in the image memory. The images wrap around the
memory overwriting the oldest frame until an operator presses the Stop button, or a trigger
generated by an external source stops the recording process.
1.3.2 Stopping a Recording using the Stop Buttons
The Stop command stops the sequence and the frames show the images preceding the last
frame. There is a delay through the camera so the sequence shows a few frames after the
camera received the Stop command.
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1.3.3 Stopping a Recording using a Trigger Input
The MotionMeter trigger input circuit detects a signal from an external source and stops the
recording at the frame active at the receipt of the trigger. This enables you to record an event
that either occurs very quickly, or happens without warning and when the camera operates
unattended. You should always use the trigger if you want to have the event coincide with the
Frame 0, since the Stop button has a propagation delay.
You can set the Trigger Point to determine how many frames you record before the event. The
active frame when the trigger is received is designated Frame 0. Frames following Frame 0 have
positive numbers, and the frames that precede Frame 0 have negative numbers. Refer to
Section 1.6 for more information.
The Trigger input is always enabled and held at +3.3 volts through a 10K ohm resistor. You
supply the trigger signal to the trigger input in one of the following ways. The camera must be set
to receive a rising or falling signal, selected in the Settings menu.
1. An open circuit allows the trigger input to stay at +3.3 volts. The trigger causes a contact
closure that pulls the trigger input down to 0 volts.
2. A closed contact pulls the trigger input down to 0 volts. The trigger opens the contact
causing the trigger input to rise to +3.3 volts.
3. The trigger input operates with TTL or CMOS logic as the trigger source. The voltage from
the source is pulled low by a resistor at the source up to 2K ohms in value. The trigger
causes the signal to go to +3.3 volts to stop recording, and the signal to the trigger input can
go as high as +30 volts.
1.3.4 Synchronization and Controlling the Record Speed
The Phase Lock feature provides a means to synchronize and control the frame rate of the
recorded video. This provides three functions:
•Record a single frame (Frame on demand).
•Synchronize two or more cameras together.
•Slave a camera to an external source such as rotating equipment or a signal generator.
The frame rate during record will follow the source signal and can be at any rate up to the Record
Rate set. The Phase Lock In and Out signals are connected to the Digital In and Out connectors.
Select the Phase Lock function in the Settings menu. If the rate of recording
varies from a record rate of
60, 125, 250, 500, or 1000
frames per second, the
camera records the events
and assigns an accurate
frame number to each
frame. However, the
elapsed times (ET)
displayed on the menu will
not be the true elapsed
time.
Figure 1-6The Phase Lock Connections.

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1.3.4.1 Synchronizing two or more MotionMeter cameras
The cameras should be connected as shown in Figure 1-6. One camera is designated the
Master and the other camera(s) are designated as Slave(s) in the Settings menu. Cameras are
usually connected in series. The most common series connection requires a BNC cable to
connect the Phase Lock Out from the Master or leading unit to the Phase Lock In connector on
the next downstream unit. Alternatively, the signal can be distributed to each camera using a tee
connector. All master and slave cameras must be set to the same Record Rate for accurate
elapsed time (ET) indications.
1.3.4.2 Controlling the Record Rate of a Camera from an External Source
The camera records one frame each time a phase lock signal is detected at the Phase Lock In
connector. A stream of signals can be supplied at any speed to record a series of frames up to
the maximum Record Rate set.
The Phase Lock In input is normally tied to +3.3 volts through a 10K ohm resistor. The input
signal to record a frame is a square-wave signal rising from 0 volts to +3.3 volts. The input signal
must pull the Phase Lock In input to ground, then provide the rising signal to record the frame.
The elapsed time (ET) indications for the slave units are not true when the frame rate does not
equal the record rate set. Refer to Section 2.6.5 for more details.
1.4 Marking a Frame (Event Marker)
The MotionMeter provides a means to identify a frame or series of frames in the recorded
sequence. This Event Marker feature, when turned on, places a square marker at the top left
corner of each frame. The Event Marker inputs are held high (+3.3V TTL level) and the marker
shows as a black square on each frame. A contact closure to ground pulls the input low and the
marker shows as a white square.
The input must be enabled using the Settings menu. The Event Marker input is through the
Digital In BNC connector. The event marker is not available in the Slave mode.
1.5 The Image Memory
There are two sizes of SDRAM available, 64K (standard memory) and 128K (enhanced memory).
See Appendix A for the recording times and number of frames over the range of record rates.
The MotionMeter memory can only be upgraded at the factory or at an authorized service center.
1.6 Recording a Sequence in the Image Memory
When the camera records, the first image is stored in Initial Frame 0, see Figure 1-7. The
camera places the next images in Frames 1, 2 up to the last frame in the image memory, then
records over Frame 0. The camera records the latest video over the oldest frame so that the total
number of frames available is equal to the number
of frames in the image memory.
1.6.1 Stop Recording
When you press the Stop button, the camera stops
recording and returns to the Live mode. You may
enter an instruction to record again, playback from
the image memory, save the sequence or return to
Live mode. All images in the memory precede the
active frame when you pressed the Stop Button.
The first frame of the next recorded sequence
follows the last frame of the previous sequence.
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1.6.2 Stop Recording using the Trigger
The camera also stops recording when it receives a signal through the Trigger input. Recording
stops at the frame determined by the Trigger Point setting, see Figure1-8. The trigger can be set
from 0% to 100% in 10% increments to adjust the
length of time the images show before and after the
event that caused the trigger. The percent value
represents the proportion of the sequence shown
before the event.
For example, if the trigger is set to 50% as
illustrated, the camera continues to record over the
second half of the image memory and then stops.
Half of the sequence shows frames that precede
the trigger and half shows events after the trigger.
If the Trigger Point is set to 20%, then 20% of the
images precede the trigger, and 80% follow the
trigger.
Figure 1-8The 50% Trigger.
The active frame when the trigger is received is Frame 0
for that sequence. If the Trigger point were set to 0%, all
images in the memory would show events after the trigger
occurred. If the Trigger Point were set to 100% all images
would precede the trigger, the equivalent of using the
manual stop. A message shows on the screen between
the time of receipt of the trigger signal and the time the
camera stops recording to confirm that the trigger was
received and to prevent the operator from pressing Stop
manually. Figure 1-9The 0% Trigger.
1.6.3 Playing Images from the Image Memory
You can play back the images from memory as soon as the sequence is recorded. The camera
plays the images in Step mode, or at playback rates from 1 fps to 1000 fps. The images can be
saved in a computer file and replayed at any time.
1.6.4 Frame Numbers and Elapsed Time Display
During playback from the image memory or from a computer file, the menu shows the frame
number and time of the frame currently displayed. These numbers are referenced from the
Frame 0 assigned to that sequence. Frames following Frame 0 trigger are assigned positive
frame numbers from Frame 1 to the last frame stored. Frames preceding the trigger are given
negative frame numbers from Frame –1 to the first frame stored. The viewfinder and monitor
shows the time of each frame to 0.0001 seconds with reference to Frame 0.
1.6.5 Saving a Sequence in a Computer File.
Images recorded in the image memory will be lost if another recording is made. Therefore any
video data required later must be stored externally before making another recorded sequence.
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1.7 Viewing the Image Sequence
The video images from the camera in Live mode, or from the Image Memory, are shown in the
viewfinder.
To see the video sequence in detail, the pictures must be seen on a remote monitor connected to
the video output through the Composite Out cable connector. The MotionMeter camera provides
either NTSC or PAL video, selected by the Settings menu.
1.7.1 Loss of Frames During Playback
Playback at frame rates above 60 fps (50 fps PAL) will cause the loss of frames displayed in the
viewfinder and on computer displays. This does not indicate a loss of video data. All frames can
be accessed at lower playback rates.
1.7.2 Analyzing the Motion of a Subject
The MotionMeter provides several features to examine a recorded sequence.
1. Slow or Fast Motion. You can replay the video sequence at speeds of 1 fps to 1000 fps,
forward and reverse.
2. Viewing Frame by Frame. You can step through the sequence one frame at a time, forward
and back.
3. Fast Forward and Reverse. Hold a Play button down to fast forward or reverse through the
sequence.
4. Frame and Time References. The Playback menu shows the frame number currently
displayed and the time from Frame 0.

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2DESCRIPTION OF THE MotionMeter CAMERA
The MotionMeter is a Camera that records a video event in an internal digital memory, and replays
the event at playback speeds from freeze frame, and 1 frame per second (fps) to 1000 fps in a 3.5”
viewfinder on the rear panel. You can view the video images on an external monitor, or download
and store each event on a VCR or a computer equipped with a video processor card. The event
can be retrieved and played back later for further analysis.
There are six MotionMeter models available, refer to Table 2-1 below. Refer to Appendix A for the
MotionMeter Performance Specifications giving record times for memory capacity and record
rates. Refer to Appendix D for the Accessory Kit that specifies the lenses available, mounting
hardware and lighting equipment.
2.1 MotionMeter Model and Part Numbers
These tables give the model numbers of MotionMeter cameras covered by this manual.
Table 2-1The MotionMeter Model and Part Numbers.
Model No. Part No. Record Rate Range (Frames per Second)
MotionMeter 250 1140-0001 (50 PAL), 60, 125, 250
MotionMeter 500 1140-0002 (50 PAL), 60, 125, 250, 500
MotionMeter 1000 1140-0003 (50 PAL), 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000
2.2 The MotionMeter Camera
The camera has an enclosure that is 8.3” (211 mm) wide, 5.5” (140 mm) high and 2.5” (64 mm)
deep. The enclosure has a 3/8-16 threaded hole in the bottom of the enclosure to mount the
Camera Head onto a tripod.
All standard cameras have IR filters that give the subject an accurate grayscale rendering. A
model of camera without a filter is available for low light applications. Refer to Paragraph 1.1.1 for
the light value requirements for each of these models.
2.2.1 MotionMeter Features and Functions
The camera provides the following features and functions:
1. C-mount lens.
2. The camera has a 1/3-inch format video imager.
3. The Camera provides a composite NTSC or PAL video output signal (software selectable).
4. The SDRAM memory chips have a capacity of 64Kbytes (standard memory) or 128Kbytes
(enhanced memory).
5. Record rates are (50 PAL, 60 NTSC), 125, 250, 500, and 1000 fps. The image goes to half
height (110 pixels placed in the middle of the screen) at 1000 fps.
6. Exposure rates include 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 10X, and 20X.
7. A 3 ½” LCD viewfinder shows the video images live from the camera during Live mode.
During Record, the viewfinder and external monitor shows the sequence as it is recorded.
During Playback, the viewfinder and monitor show the image from the image memory.
8. Play the sequence at various speeds from Step mode to 1,000 fps to analyze the data.
9. Phase Lock In to record frames on demand, to synchronize two or more cameras, or to
synchronize one or more cameras to external equipment.
10. Event Marker marks frames for identification during record.
11. Strobe Out synchronizes frames with a strobe light during record.
Note that the input and output function, items 9-11, are selected through the Digital In and Digital
Out connectors; refer to paragraph 2.4.4.

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2.3 MotionMeter Controls and Indicators
All controls and the display are located on the back of the Unit. Symbols are used to show the
functions except for the MENU and Select (SEL) buttons.
Figure 2-1The MotionMeter Controls.
2.3.1 The RECORD Button
A momentary push button that turns the Record function ON. The screen
shows the REC mode. All buttons except Stop are disabled during Record.
The camera returns to Live mode when the Stop button is pressed.
2.3.2 The PLAY Buttons
Press a PLAY button momentarily to view a sequence of images from the Image Memory at the
frame speed set, forward or reverse. The screen shows PLAY mode. Press
the + or - buttons to increase or decrease the number of frames displayed per
second during playback by one step in the range.
In STEP mode, each push of the PLAY button advances or reverses one
frame. Press the PLAY button for a longer period to fast forward or rewind
through the frames in the image memory.
The camera returns to LIVE when the STOP button is pressed.
2.3.3 The STOP Button
This button terminates the Record or Play function and returns the camera to the
LIVE mode.

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2.3.4 The MENU Button
This momentary push button selects one of three states:
1. LIVE mode.
2. The SETTINGS menu. See the Settings Menu description below.
3. Menu OFF. This turns the Menu displays OFF and allows you to view the full video. If the
Menu is OFF, press the MENU button to display the LIVE mode menu.
2.3.5 The SELect Button.
This button selects the next parameter in the menu displayed. A white
background identifies the active parameter.
2.3.6 The + and - Buttons
These buttons have the following functions:
1. During Setup they step the active parameter value up (+) or down (-)
through the range of values available.
2. During PLAYBACK, press the + or - button to select the next playback
speed in the range.
3. To reset the EVENT NUMBER to 0, press both buttons simultaneously. This
action also resets the Record Rate to 60 fps, the Shutter to 1X, the Trigger Point to 100%, and
the viewfinder brightness to 100.
2.4 The Menus
There are four menus. The illustrations show the
default values:
2.4.1 LIVE Mode
Live mode displays the real-time images from the
Camera. The camera comes up in Live mode at power
up, and returns to Live mode when the Stop button is
pressed during Record or Playback. You can change
the Record Rate, Shutter setting and Trigger settings in
Live Mode. Figure 2-2The Live Mode Screen.
To make changes, go to LIVE mode using the MENU button, select the parameter using the SEL
button, then use the + and - buttons to select the value from the range of values shown. Reverse
the trigger arrow by pressing the + or – button to go to the next range of values.
2.4.1.1 Record Rates
Standard Record Rates: (50 PAL, 60 NTSC), 125, 250, 500, and 1000.
2.4.1.2 Shutter Speed
The MotionMeter has an electronic shutter with speeds of 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 10X, or 20X the
frame rate. At 1000 frames per second, a 20X shutter setting gives a 1/20000 second exposure
per frame, the shortest exposure available. Appendix C shows exposure times for these shutter
values.
2.4.1.3 Trigger Point
The TRIGGER POINT sets reference Frame 0 when the camera receives a Trigger signal to stop
a record sequence. Select a value from 0% to 100% in 10% increments, depending on what you
want to see before and after the event.
The small triangle in the TRIGGER menu sets the Trigger input for a rising or falling signal, refer to
paragraph 1.6.2. Set the triangle pointing up when the normal state to the TRIGGER connector is
low, and the signal goes high to activate the trigger. Set the triangle pointing down when the

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normal state is high, and the signal goes low to activate the trigger. The triangle direction changes
for each alternate range in the TRIGGER menu.
2.4.2 Record Mode.
Press Record to start the Record function. The MODE indication shows REC and the external
monitor displays the images. The camera records the
images at the frame rate and shutter speed set until you
press the Stop button. The event indicator increments by
one each time the Record button is pressed.
If the camera receives a trigger signal, the camera records
until the last frame is received, as set by the Trigger Point.
Do not press Stop as the camera records after the trigger
until recording is complete. The camera returns to Live
mode after a Stop instruction or a Trigger signal. Figure 2-3The Record Mode Screen.
2.4.3 Playback Mode.
Press a PLAY button to see the Play mode screen
and view the images stored in the buffer. The
camera plays the images at the F/sec PLAY rate
shown in the menu. You can press the other Play
button to view the images in the other direction
without using the Stop button. The F/SEC RECORD
menu indicates the number of frames recorded each
second. Frame rates are as follows:
Single Frame, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, (25 PAL, 30 NTSC),
(50 PAL, 60 NTSC), 125, 250, 500, and 1000 fps. Figure 2-4The Playback Mode Screen.
If the STEP function is selected, use the PLAY buttons to step through the images in either
direction frame by frame. Press and hold a Play button to fast forward or reverse through the
video images.
You can press the + and – buttons to change the Playback Rate during replay without disturbing
the playback sequence.
During playback the Frame counter shows the frame number relative to Frame 0, which is the
active frame when the Stop button is pressed or the Trigger signal is received. The Time shows
the time of that frame in ms referenced to Frame 0. If the frame shown precedes Frame 0, it is
shown as a negative value.
Press the Stop button to stop playback and return to the Live mode.