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Manual No. 9400-0010
Revision S
February 15, 2002
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING
THE MotionScopeâPCI
HIGH SPEED DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM
(Photo for illustration only. Your system may differ.)
Redlake MASD, Inc.
11633 Sorrento Valley Road
San Diego, California 92121-1010
Telephone: [phone] (USA and Canada only). Outside the USA: 858-481-8182
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List of Manual Revisions
Operator’s Instructions for the MotionScopeâPCI Model – 9400-0010
Revision Date EO No. Notes
G
H 11-02-99 1999080 General review and update. Remove Warranty. Add
monochrome curve Incorporate changes from customer,
marketing and engineering requests. Update image
memory function description. Update reticle description.
Add Models 250, 250 C, 500, 500 C, 4000 SC. Add
shutter times of 40X, 80X, and 100X.
J Remove shutter times 40X – 100X.
K 05-05-00 Add Windows 2000 OS (only affects the installation and
specification). Change color monitor setting instructions.
L 06-19-00 General changes, delete 4000 fps. Add FCC Certification
M 07-17-00 Add procedure for synchronized recording.
N 10-25-00 Add PCI spec to Appendix B.
P 02-01-01 App A, add performance parameters for 500 and 500C.
R 05-15-01 Conversion to Redlake MASD, Inc. and general
corrections.
S 02-15-02 Added CAUTION regarding saving files while in playback
mode. Changed logo. All changes identified by vertical bar
in margin.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device,
pursuant to FCC rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables
must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables
is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes
and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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PREFACE
This manual describes how to operate and maintain a Redlake MASD, Inc. - MotionScopeâPCI -
High Speed Digital Imaging System, monochrome or color. The MotionScope PCI Controller is
installed in a computer and runs on the Redlake MASD, Inc. PCI program. All controls and
instructions are entered at the keyboard or by clicking the mouse pointer on a menu.
The system records sequences of images from 60 to 8000 frames per second, depending on the
model and setting. Images from the camera or from the Image Memory are displayed on the
computer monitor. Each sequence of images can be stored in a computer file, retrieved and
replayed at various speeds to analyze a motion sequence in detail.
If your computer has more than one controller installed in the host computer, you need the
Operator’s Manual Addendum for Multiple Camera Operation, part number 9400-0050.
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 MotionScope PCI system, and analyzing the
recorded images.
Section 2 Installing the MotionScope PCI System. This specifies minimum computer
system requirements. This section describes installing the Controller board into
a computer, setting up the system and performing a power-on check.
Section 3 General Description of the MotionScope PCI System, describes the Camera
Head and PCI Controller. It also describes the application program menus.
Section 4 Operating the MotionScope PCI System. This chapter provides operating
procedures for setting up, recording, and playing back video images.
Section 5 Processing a Digital Image, describes how to use the MotionScope PCI features
to store, view and analyze digital images.
Section 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting. 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.
W
ARNING!
ALWAYS make sure that power to the computer is turned OFF before connecting or
disconnecting the camera head or camera cable.
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to save images while the system is actively playing them in
PLAYBACK mode. Attempting to save images while playing them can result in lost
or scrambled image files. Set PLAYBACK mode to STOP prior to saving your
images.
W
ARNING!
The PCI circuit board is FRAGILE. Use caution when handling the board to avoid
bending or flexing the board. Damage to the board will result from rough handling.
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RELATED DOCUMENTS
Redlake MASD, Inc. Manual Addendum to Operate Multiple PCI Cameras, 9400-0050
Redlake MASD, Inc. Field Service Manual - PCI Digital Imaging System, 9400-0011
Redlake MASD, Inc. Manual Addendum for the Hi-G Camera Head, 9400-0016
Copyright ã2001 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
· 1INTRODUCTION 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 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 C500 IR Filter........................................................ 1-3
1.2.5 The Monochrome Curve ......................................................................................... 1-3
1.3 Capturing an Image........................................................................................................ 1-3
1.3.1 Recording a Video Sequence ................................................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 The Extended Record Option ................................................................................. 1-4
1.3.3 Stopping a Recording using a Trigger Input ........................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 Synchronization and Controlling the Record Speed ............................................... 1-4
1.3.4.1 Synchronizing two or more MotionScope systems.......................................... 1-5
1.3.4.2 Controlling the Record Rate of a Camera from an External Source ............... 1-5
1.4 Marking a Frame (Data Record) .................................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Recording a Sequence in the Image Memory................................................................ 1-5
1.5.1 Stop Recording ....................................................................................................... 1-5
1.5.2 Stop Recording using the Trigger ........................................................................... 1-6
1.5.3 Playing Images from the Image Memory................................................................ 1-6
1.5.4 Frame Numbers and Elapsed Time Display ........................................................... 1-6
1.5.5 Saving a Sequence in a Computer File. ................................................................. 1-7
1.6 Viewing the Image Sequence ........................................................................................ 1-7
1.6.1 Loss of Frames During Playback............................................................................ 1-7
1.6.2 Analyzing the Motion of a Subject .......................................................................... 1-8
1.7 Composite Out ............................................................................................................... 1-8
· 2INSTALLING THE MOTIONSCOPE PCI SYSTEM 2-1
2.1 Minimum Computer Requirements ................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Unpacking and Installing the MotionScope System....................................................... 2-1
2.2.1 List of Equipment .................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2.2 Installing and Connecting the MotionScope System .............................................. 2-1
2.3 Setting Up the Computer Monitor .................................................................................. 2-2
2.3.1 Setting Up for a Monochrome PCI System............................................................. 2-2
2.3.2 Setting Up for a Color PCI System ......................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Power On and Loading the Software (Windows 2000).................................................. 2-2
2.4.1 Installing the MotionScope Drivers ......................................................................... 2-2
2.4.2 Installing the MotionScope Application Program .................................................... 2-2
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2.4.3 Loading the Application Program............................................................................ 2-2
2.5 Power On and Loading the Software (Windows NT 4.0) ............................................... 2-3
2.6 Viewing the Live Picture................................................................................................. 2-3
2.7 Setting the Camera Options........................................................................................... 2-3
2.7.1 Naming the Camera and Loading Default or New Data ......................................... 2-3
2.8 Connecting the External Options ................................................................................... 2-3
2.8.1 Composite Out ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.8.2 The Strobe Output................................................................................................... 2-3
2.8.3 The Data Record Inputs.......................................................................................... 2-4
2.8.4 The Trigger Input..................................................................................................... 2-4
2.8.5 The Phase-Lock Input and Output.......................................................................... 2-5
2.8.5.1 Connecting MotionScope Systems to an Equipment Source.......................... 2-5
· 3DESCRIPTION OF THE MOTIONSCOPE PCI SYSTEM 3-1
3.1 MotionScope Model and Part Numbers......................................................................... 3-1
3.2 The Camera Head.......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 The Camera Cable Auxiliary Connectors....................................................................... 3-1
3.4 The MotionScope PCI Controller Board......................................................................... 3-2
3.5 The MotionScope Control Functions.............................................................................. 3-2
3.5.1 The Initial Application Window ................................................................................ 3-2
3.5.2 The Camera Window .............................................................................................. 3-3
3.5.3 Viewing and Setting the Operating Parameters ..................................................... 3-4
3.5.3.1 Event Number.................................................................................................. 3-4
3.5.3.2 The Record Rate ............................................................................................. 3-4
3.5.3.3 Extended Record Rate .................................................................................... 3-4
3.5.3.4 The Shutter ...................................................................................................... 3-4
3.5.3.5 Trigger Point .................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6 Viewing Camera Properties ........................................................................................... 3-5
3.7 Recording an Event........................................................................................................ 3-5
3.8 Saving an Event Sequence............................................................................................ 3-6
3.8.1 Selecting Frames from the Sequence .................................................................... 3-6
3.8.2 Selecting a File Format ........................................................................................... 3-6
3.8.3 File Compression .................................................................................................... 3-7
3.9 Playing from the Image Memory or a Saved File........................................................... 3-7
3.9.1 Playing from the Image Memory............................................................................. 3-7
3.9.2 Playing from a Computer File ................................................................................. 3-7
3.9.3 Reviewing the Right Click Menu ............................................................................. 3-8
3.10Using the Reticle to Measure Motion................................................................................. 3-9
3.10.1 Setting up the Reticle Parameters .......................................................................... 3-9
3.10.2 Enabling the Reticle .............................................................................................. 3-10
3.10.2.1 Entering Set Points ........................................................................................ 3-10
3.10.3 Calibrating the Reticle Feature ..............................................................................3-11
3.10.3.1 Data…............................................................................................................ 3-12
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3.10.3.2 Deleting Set Points ........................................................................................ 3-12
3.10.4 Exporting the Data Points Listing.......................................................................... 3-12
3.11Synchronizing a Video Sequence.................................................................................... 3-12
· 4RECORDING ON THE MOTIONSCOPE PCI SYSTEM 4-1
4.1 Load the MotionScope Program and Open the Camera Window.................................. 4-1
4.2 Setting up the Camera to Record .................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.1 Setting the Camera Parameters ............................................................................. 4-1
4.2.2 Set the Record Values. ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.2.1 Event................................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.2.2 Record Rate..................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.2.3 Shutter. ............................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2.2.4 Trigger.............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.2.5 Data Record Inputs.......................................................................................... 4-2
4.3 Recording an Event Sequence ...................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1.1 Click on the REC button. ................................................................................. 4-2
4.3.1.2 Click on the Stop [ ] button............................................................................... 4-2
4.4 Recording on Several Synchronized Cameras .............................................................. 4-2
4.5 Recording from an External Signal Source.................................................................... 4-3
4.6 Viewing the Stored Image .............................................................................................. 4-3
· 5VIEWING AND PROCESSING STORED IMAGES 5-1
5.1 Saving the Contents of the Image Memory.................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Replaying a Saved File .................................................................................................. 5-1
5.3 Setting up the Reticle to Measure Motion ...................................................................... 5-2
5.3.1 Setting the Reticle Attributes................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.2 Setting and Clearing Data Points............................................................................ 5-2
5.3.3 Calibrating for Distance and Velocity Measurements ............................................. 5-2
5.3.4 Data......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Analyzing the Motion of the Subject............................................................................... 5-2
· 6MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1
6.1 Routine Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2.1 System does not Load ............................................................................................ 6-1
6.2.2 No Picture in the Camera Window.......................................................................... 6-1
6.2.3 Waffle Pattern on the Monitor ................................................................................. 6-1
6.2.4 Video Channel Imbalance....................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Using Another Camera or Cable to Locate a Fault........................................................ 6-2
· APPENDIX A PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS I
· APPENDIX B PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS III
· APPENDIX C EXPOSURE AT EACH SHUTTER SPEED IV
· APPENDIX D ACCESSORIES V
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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..................................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-4 Sensor RGB Spectral Response without an IR Filter. ................................................ 1-3
Figure 1-5 The Monochrome Curve. ............................................................................................ 1-3
Figure 1-6 The Phase Lock Connections. .................................................................................... 1-4
Figure 1-7 The Image Memory. ....................................................................................................1-5
Figure 1-8 The 50% Trigger. ........................................................................................................ 1-6
Figure 1-9 The 0% Trigger. .......................................................................................................... 1-6
Figure 2-1 The Data Record Input Circuits................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-2 The Strobe Circuits. .................................................................................................... 2-3
Figure 2-3 Trigger Input Circuits................................................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-4 The Phase Lock Signal and Circuit............................................................................. 2-5
Figure 3-1 The Initial Menu........................................................................................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2 The Property/General Dialog Box. ............................................................................. 3-3
Figure 3-3 The Open Camera Window. ....................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-4 The Set Event Dialog Box. .......................................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-5 The Record Rate Table............................................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-6 The Shutter Dialog Box...............................................................................................3-4
Figure 3-7 The Set Trigger Dialog Box......................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-8 The Camera Properties............................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-9 The Record Camera Window...................................................................................... 3-5
Figure 3-10 The Save As Dialog Box. .......................................................................................... 3-6
Figure 3-11 Video Compression Options. Figure 3-12 Compression Preview. ....................... 3-7
Figure 3-13 The Playback Menu. ................................................................................................. 3-8
Figure 3-14 The Camera Properties............................................................................................. 3-9
Figure 3-15 The Reticle Lines Settings. ....................................................................................... 3-9
Figure 3-16 Setting the Colors of the Data Set Points. ................................................................ 3-9
Figure 3-17 Enabling the Reticle Feature................................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3-18 The Right Click Reticle Menu.................................................................................. 3-10
Figure 3-19 The Second Marker................................................................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-20 The Calibrate Reticle Dialog Box. ........................................................................... 3-11
Figure 3-21 Entering a Data Point in a Later Frame. ................................................................. 3-11
Figure 3-22 The Set Point Data Listing. ..................................................................................... 3-12
Figure 3-23 Right Click Menu. .................................................................................................... 3-12
Figure 3-24 Master/Slave Selection. .......................................................................................... 3-12
Figure 6-1 The Waffle Pattern. ..................................................................................................... 6-1
Figure 6-2 Video Channel Imbalance........................................................................................... 6-2
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1 Light Value Requirements for the PCI System. ........................................................... 1-1
Table 3-1 The PCI Model and Part Numbers............................................................................... 3-1
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1 INTRODUCTION TO HIGH SPEED MOTION ANALYSIS
The MotionScope High Speed Digital Imaging System records a sequence of digital images of an
event at a frame rate of 60 to 8000 frames per second, depending on the model of video system
used. The system stores these images in an Image Memory on the Controller Unit. These
images can be viewed forward or reverse at selected frame rates from 1 to 8000 frames per
second, frame-by-frame or freeze frame, to analyze motion and time during the event. You can
also save the sequence, or part of the sequence, in a computer file on a computer disk or
removable media for later retrieval and study.
This manual is written for a single camera system. If you have two or more cameras installed in
the host computer, use the Manual Addendum, part number 9400-0050.
1.1 Capturing the Video Image
The lens on the Camera Head focuses the subject onto a CCD imager. The Camera Head
accepts any C-mount lens or an optional CS 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. There is a locking ring under the lens to provide coarse focus adjustment.
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 MotionScope
system also provides a Strobe output to control a strobe light for additional illumination.
1.1.1 The Shutter
The system 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 enabled at all times during Live or Record mode. 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 Lighting the Subject
The Camera Head 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. The same filter balances the colors for the color models.
Table 1-1 Light Value Requirements for the PCI System.
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
2000 34.4 3.31 3.44 0.33
4000 68.8 6.62 6.88 0.66
8000 137.6 13.24 13.76 1.32
The Low Light Camera Option does not have the IR filter, which increases the sensitivity of the
system 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 head has either the TC236 (color) or TC237 (monochrome) CCD imager. These
imagers have the same characteristics. 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 monochrome camera.
Imagers and 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 across the range of visible light
without a filter.
Figure 1-1 The 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.
Green
Blue
Red
Figure 1-2 The 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 1-3 Filter Blocking Characteristics.
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1.2.4 Spectral Response without the C500 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.
Blue
Green
Red
Figure 1-4 Sensor RGB Spectral Response without an IR Filter.
1.2.5 The Monochrome Curve
· The Monochrome Curve shows the imager
8-bit gray scale with values from 0 to 255.
See Figure 1-5.
Figure 1-5 The Monochrome Curve.
1.3 Capturing an Image
There are 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 selected and
the capacity of the Image Memory.
1.3.1 Recording a Video Sequence
To record an event, the system records a subject until an operator gives a Stop [ ] command or a
trigger generated by an external source stops the recording process. The Stop command stops
the sequence and the frames show the sequence preceding the last frame. There is a delay
through the system so the sequence shows a few frames after the system received the Stop
command. The playback window has a Start Frame button so you can go to the frame showing
the event, press Start Frame, which assigns Frame 0 to that frame and synchronizes the elapsed
time to the event.
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The trigger input stops the sequence on the frame where the event occurred. You can set the
Trigger Point to record part of the sequence before the event, and the remainder after the event.
This insures that the event shows on Frame 0 of the sequence, which synchronizes the elapsed
time on each frame in the sequence to the event. Refer to 1.3.3 and 1.5.2 for more details.
1.3.2 The Extended Record Option
The Extended Record Option gives longer record times at 60, 125, 250 and 500 frames per
second. Appendix A in this manual shows the standard and extended times available. The
additional times are obtained by reducing the sensor resolution, and are indicated on the display
as 60E, 125E, 250E and 500E.
1.3.3 Stopping a Recording using a Trigger Input
The MotionScope system has a trigger system that 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 occurs very quickly, or happens without warning when the system is unattended. The
active frame when the trigger is received is designated Frame 0. You should always use the
trigger if you want the event coincide with Frame 0, since the stop button has a propagation delay
so Frame 0 will follow the event even if the button is pressed simultaneously.
You can set the Trigger Point to determine how many frames you record before the event.
Frames following Frame 0 have positive numbers, and frames preceding Frame 0 have negative
numbers. The camera window shows the elapsed time of each frame in relation to Frame 0, in
positive and negative times. Refer to paragraphs 1.5.2 and 2.8.4 for more information.
The Trigger input is always enabled and held at +5 volts through a 10K resistor. The customer
supplies 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:
1. An open circuit allows the trigger input to stay at +5 volts. The trigger causes a contact
closure that pulls the input down to 0 volts.
2. A closed contact pulls the trigger input down to 0 volts. The trigger opens the contacts
causing the trigger input to rise to +5 volts.
3. The trigger input operates with TTL or CMOS logic at the trigger source. A voltage from the
source is pulled low at the source by a resistor up to 2Kohms in value. The trigger causes
the signal to go to +5 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 enables two or more cameras to record different views of the same event
and synchronize the frames in all cameras.
Alternatively a phase lock
pulse, generated by an
external source such as
rotating equipment or a
signal generator to the
Phase Lock In connector,
can synchronize the
recorded frames in a
camera.
The frame rate during
record will follow the
source signal and can be
at any rate up to the
Record Rate setting.
Figure 1-6 The Phase Lock Connections.
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The system records the events and assigns a sequential frame number to each frame. However,
if the rate of recording frames varies from a record rate of 60, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000 or 8000
frames per second, the elapsed time (ET) displayed on the Playback window will not be the true
elapsed time.
1.3.4.1 Synchronizing two or more MotionScope systems
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). 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
As a slave, 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 +5 volts. The input signal to record a frame is a
square-wave signal rising from 0 volts to +5 volts. The input signal must pull the Phase Lock In
input to ground, and then provide a 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 2.8.5.1 for more details.
1.4 Marking a Frame (Data Record)
The MotionScope provides a means to identify a frame or series of frames in the recorded
sequence. This Data Record feature, when turned on, places two square markers at the top left
corner of each frame. The Data Record inputs are held high (+5V TTL level) and the markers
show as white squares on each frame. A contact closure to ground pulls the inputs low and they
show as black squares.
These inputs must be enabled by switch SW-7 on the Controller rear panel. The Data Record
inputs (Input 0 and Input 1) are through BNC connectors on pigtails on the camera cable.
1.5 Recording a Sequence in the Image Memory
When the camera is turned on and the first sequence recorded in the image memory, the first
image is recorded in the Initial Frame, Frame 0. The system places the next images in Frames 1,
2 up to the last frame, and then records over Frame 0. The system 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. See Figure 1-7.
1.5.1 Stop Recording
When you click on Stop, the system stops recording
and goes into a pause mode, waiting for an
instruction for the next function. 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 clicked on Stop.
The first frame of the next recorded sequence
follows the last frame of the previous sequence.
Figure 1-7 The Image Memory.
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1.5.2 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 were set to 20%, then 20% of
the images would precede the trigger, and 80%
follow the
trigger.
Figure 1-8 The 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 1-9 The 0% Trigger.
1.5.3 Playing Images from the Image Memory
You can play back the images from memory as soon as the sequence is recorded. The system
plays the images in Step mode, or at playback rates of 1 fps to 8000 fps. The images can be
saved in a computer file and replayed at any time.
1.5.4 Frame Numbers and Elapsed Time Display
During playback from the image memory or from a computer file, the Playback dialog box or
menu shows the frame number and time of the frame 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 dialog box or window shows the time of each frame to 0.0001 seconds with reference to
Frame 0. Frames that follow Frame 0 show positive elapsed times; frames preceding Frame 0
show negative elapsed times.
The Playback dialog box has a Start button that reassigns Frame 0 to the frame currently
displayed. This allows you to select a new frame 0 for that sequence and reference all other
frames to it. The camera renumbers all other frames with the appropriate positive or negative
frame numbers. The dialog box also shows the new elapsed times. This allows you to choose
more convenient frame numbers and time markers. The revised Frame 0 is not stored, and if the
sequence is stored and retrieved, the system loads the original Frame 0.
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1.5.5 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 in a computer file before making another recorded
sequence. The formats available are an AVI file, or a sequence of BMP, JPEG, PCX or TIFF
files. The file contains all of the frame and elapsed time references of the original file together
with the video data.
For a high-capacity memory, the system may be able to record several sequences, since the next
record sequence starts at the first frame following the last frame of the previous recording.
1.6 Viewing the Image Sequence
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to save images while the system is actively playing them in
PLAYBACK mode. Attempting to save images while playing them can result in lost
or scrambled image files. Set PLAYBACK mode to STOP prior to saving your
images.
The video images from the camera in Live mode, from the Image Memory, or from an AVI file are
displayed in a window on the computer monitor. Click on the right mouse button and select
Properties to see the status and setup values set at the time of recording. The display may be
monochrome or color depending on the model.
The video image can be viewed on a remote monitor connected to the video output through the
Composite Out cable connector. You can view the image during record when the computer
monitor screen goes blank. The MotionScope PCI system provides either NTSC or PAL video.
1.6.1 Loss of Frames During Playback
Playback at high frame rates may cause the loss of frames displayed in the sequence. This is
due to limitations of the host computer processor speed and memory capacity. A graphics
accelerator card may improve this condition. This does not indicate a loss of video data. All
frames can be accessed at lower playback rates.
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1.6.2 Analyzing the Motion of a Subject
The MotionScope system provides several features to examine a recorded sequence, whether
the sequence is still in the image memory or has been recorded and retrieved from a computer
file. These features are available on all models.
1. Slow or Fast Motion. You can replay the video sequence at speeds of 1 fps to 8000 fps,
forward and back.
2. Viewing Frame by Frame. You can step through the sequence one click at a time, forward
and back.
3. Fast Forward and Reverse. Using the Slider on the application window you can go to any
frame in the video sequence.
4. Frame and Time References. The Playback window shows the frame number currently
displayed and the time from Frame 0. The Start button allows you to reset Frame 0 so the
elapsed times shows for each frame are referenced to the event.
5. The Reticle. The Reticle is a position reference that you can superimpose on the video image
stored in the image memory or a computer file. The Reticle is a horizontal and a vertical line
that intersect at a target providing X and Y coordinates.
6. Distance and Velocity Measurements. The reticle enables you to determine distances
between two points in the picture. The system must be calibrated by measuring the physical
distance between two points of interest and entering the distance between the set points in
the system. The system then calculates the distance between any two points on the monitor.
If the points are on different frames, the system also calculates the velocity of the point of
interest.
All measurements are in two dimensions perpendicular to the camera. When you enable the
Reticle feature, the Reticle button displays the position of the cursor in pixels from the top left
corner of the window (refer to paragraph 3.5). You can select distances in inches, feet,
meters, centimeters, decimeters, or millimeters.
1.7 Composite Out
The system supplies a video signal that can be viewed on an external monitor or recorded on a
VCR. A computer can receive the video signal and store it in a file, provided the computer has a
video processor board. The video may be output as an NTSC RS170 signal or a PAL signal.
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2 INSTALLING THE MOTIONSCOPE PCI SYSTEM
This section specifies the minimum computer requirements, and gives procedures to install the
MotionScope adapter and software. It describes how to connect the Camera Head and power up
the system. It also describes how to connect to external equipment. Follow the instructions in
the order given here.
2.1 Minimum Computer Requirements
WARNING!
ALWAYS make sure that the computer is turned OFF when connecting or disconnecting
the Camera Cable or the Camera Head. Damage to components may occur if either
Camera or Cable is connected or disconnected with power on.
· Computer: power supply: 200 watts minimum. The Controller requires 0.8 amps from the
+12-volt supply and 2.0 amps from the +5-volt supply.
· Operating System: Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4 or higher.
· Main board: Two adjacent full size PCI slots, one slot for the board connector and one slot
provide space for the Controller components.
· Processor: Pentium II or equivalent, MMX, 200MHz minimum.
· RAM: 64 Megabytes minimum, 128 Megabytes recommended.
· Monitor: VGA 1024x768. The color MotionScope is 10X slower than monochrome, and when
mono and color cameras are mixed the system runs at the speed of the color cameras. Set
16 or 24-bit full color depending on speed vs. resolution requirements.
· Video Adapter: 8 Megabytes on-board memory.
2.2 Unpacking and Installing the MotionScope System
·
WARNING!
Do not remove the Controller from its anti-static wrapper until you are ready to install it
into the computer. Wear an anti-static wrist strap before handling the Controller board.
The circuit board is FRAGILE. Handle with caution to avoid bendin
g
or flexin
g
.
2.2.1 List of Equipment
Check that you have the following items in the MotionScope package.
1 - Controller Board. 1 - Camera cable. 1 - Camera Head.
1 – Wrist ground strap. 1 – Allen key 3/32”.
1 - CD-ROM containing the MotionScope PCI software program.
2.2.2 Installing and Connecting the MotionScope System
Turn the computer off and unplug the power cord before performing this procedure.
1. Remove the computer enclosure.
2. Choose a PCI slot on the main board with a vacant slot on the component side to provide
additional space. Remove the associated rear plate.
3. Attach a grounded wrist strap to your wrist.
4. Remove the PCI Controller board from the anti-static bag and insert it into the PCI slot.
Handle the Controller by the edge, and do not touch any of the components.
5. Screw the Controller rear plate to the computer enclosure frame.
6. Unpack the camera cable, connect and secure the 44-pin plug to the rear plate connector.
7. Remove the Camera Head from the package. Connect and secure the 26-pin cable
connector to the rear connector of the Camera Head.
8. Remove the lens thread cover and screw the lens into the Camera Head lens mount.
9. Replace the computer enclosure and plug in the power cord.
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components will degrade picture quality, especially if the components have
different revision levels.
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