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]
Fax: [phone] Internet: www.redlake.com

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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
express written permission of Redlake MASD, Inc.

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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
the light values at other shutter settings.

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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
Green
Red