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Frequently Asked Questions Specific to High-Speed Cameras
General FAQ's | Integrated High-Speed Imaging Systems FAQ's | High-Speed Camera Specific FAQ's
High-Speed Camera Specific FAQ's
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I notice that some of your high-speed camera systems do not need a computer to be operated. What will I need to use them? | |||||||||
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These cameras have a video out so you can monitor what you are recording. They are operated by a remote keypad that comes with the system. | |||||||||
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Can you use a computer to control these systems? | |||||||||
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Yes. | |||||||||
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What kind of connection options do I have? | |||||||||
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Firewire, 100BaseT Ethernet, and the Photron Gigabit Optical Network. | |||||||||
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How do the speeds of each method compare? | |||||||||
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Can I control a stand alone high-speed camera with a computer and the keypad simultaneously? | |||||||||
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No. If the keypad is used while the software is open, the software will lose connection with the camera. Simply restarting the software is sufficient in most cases, but sometimes the computer needs to be rebooted. | |||||||||
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I have a 1280-PCI / Fastcam 1024 and I'm getting periodic noise in the picture. Sometimes it appears horizontal lines and sometimes it is just static. What is going on here? | |||||||||
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See what moving the cable around does to the picture. If it gets worse/better when you manipulate the cable, then there is a good chance the cable needs replaced. This condition occurs when the cable is overstressed in one direction or the other. | |||||||||
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I have a Fastcam 1024/ 512 / APX. I'm using it outside or near a substantial heat source. After some use, I start getting white noise developing in the picture. What is the problem? | |||||||||
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All electronics are sensitive to heat. While our cameras are designed as big heatsinks, sometimes they cannot cool themselves sufficiently when used in extreme environments. As the components heat up, noise starts to develop. If you are using your cameras outside, try to shade them from direct sunlight. Also, fans work well to remove heat from the surface of the units. | |||||||||
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I have a Fastcam Ultima 512 / APX. I've turned the system on and plugged it into my computer, but the software takes a long time to communicate with the camera. When it does, it only displays one frame and is sluggish. Am I doing something wrong? | |||||||||
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Yes and no. There is one consideration when using a 512 or APX. Both of these cameras go through a "booting up" process. During this time, it cannot accept input from the control software. If you try, it will corrupt the connection and the camera will have to be power cycled. Don't worry, the duration of this boot up ranges from 45 seconds to 1.5 minutes. To find the specific time for your camera, hook it up to a monitor and turn the system on. When the "Loading...####" message goes away, the camera is ready. | |||||||||
