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Green “Referenced” LED: 

Lights up after successful initialization and homing 

process after switching on the device. When the green LED is on, iQ-Near Focus is 

ready for use. 

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Homing

” Button. 

Manually restart the homing process in case the test chart has 

been moved by hand or you are unsure if the initial homing after startup is still valid. 

 

5:

 

Stop

” function

: Stops the device immediately, regardless of the current chart 

position. 

 

 

“Reset” function: 

Resets the device in case of an error and turns off 

“Error” LED. 

 

 

“Profile” function: 

iQ-Near Focus has two modes of movement. 

1.  

Starting at the top position: Quickly move down to clear the camera's FOV, 

stay down for the set duration and then slowly move back up. 

2.

 

Starting at the bottom position: Quickly move up into the camera’s FOV, stay 

there for the set duration and then slowly move down to the starting position. 

Hold the "Stop/Reset, Profile" button to switch between these modes. The display will 

show "P1" or "P2". Switch profiles by pressing the "+" or "-"button. The display will 

automatically show the set delay again when releasing the "Stop/Reset, Profile" 

button. 

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“Start” Button: 

Starts the device using the previously set parameters. 

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“+/-“ Buttons: 

Increase/decrease the delay between movement steps of whole 

seconds. These buttons also cycle through movement modes (see label 5) 

“Profile” 

function

9:

 

Start

 

“manually” (2.5 mm TRS jack socket): 

Typically used to connect a standard 

remote shutter release. 

10: 

Start 

“LED-Panel” (3.5 mm TRS jack socket): 

This socket connects the iQ-Near 

Focus with the LED Panel to start both devices simultaneously with a remote shutter 

release.  

 

3.2  Height adjustment of frame 

The upper part of the frame is height adjustable. The center of the chart resting in its upper position 

can be set to a height between 132 cm and 165 cm. We recommend changing the height with the help 

of another person. 

Summary of Contents for iQ-Near Focus

Page 1: ...Image Engineering GmbH Co KG Im Gleisdreieck 5 50169 Kerpen Germany T 49 2273 99991 0 F 49 2273 99991 10 www image engineering com iQ Near Focus User Manual September 8 2021 ...

Page 2: ...3 4 General safety information 4 2 GETTING STARTED 4 2 1 Scope of delivery 5 2 2 Commissioning 5 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HARDWARE 7 3 1 Controls 8 3 2 Height adjustment of frame 9 3 3 Using iQ Near Focus with other IE measurement devices 11 3 3 1 LED Panel V4 timing measurement 11 3 4 Care instructions 11 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 12 4 1 Storage and transport 12 4 2 Disposal instructions 12 5 TECH...

Page 3: ...tic focusing system of a camera to a defined short distance with high temporal accuracy A high contrast translucent checkerboard chart is used for this purpose A typical use of iQ Near Focus is to measure the camera release time in conjunction with the LED Panel Note iQ Near Focus is only suitable for indoor use 1 3 User safety 1 3 1 Manual and safety instructions Read the manual and user safety i...

Page 4: ...control unit located below chart housing to make adjustments During the test process ensure that no part of your body clothing or hair protrudes into the chart opening or the safety cover Attention In the event of an accident the device must be stopped immediately with the emergency stop switch located right next to the control unit Push it to stop the motor instantly 1 3 4 General safety informat...

Page 5: ... Step 1 Mount the feet of the frame to the lower frame using the hex keys Step 2 Cover open mounting brackets and profile surfaces with plastic caps Step 3 Join the upper and lower part of the frame by sliding the gliders into the corresponding grooves as shown in step 3 below Step 1 Guide the slot nuts into the corresponding groove on each foot profile Figure 2 Slide on until the hole in the foot...

Page 6: ... Frame assembly Step 2 Tighten downward facing screws on both sides to secure the feet and stabilize the frame The cover caps are placed on the brackets and the open ends of the profiles to complete the assembly Figure 3 Figure 4 Finalization ...

Page 7: ...n in the images below Make sure that the two hand levers are not tightened Figure 5 Connecting upper and lower frame Slide the frame parts towards one another until both sides gliders are fully seated in the groove Then place the supplied profile caps on the open ends of the frame A rubber mallet can be helpful here Finally tighten the hand levers to secure the upper frame s position ...

Page 8: ...the motor control unit Examples of possible errors include The chart could not be slowed down enough and moved past its END position Solution Reset the device by pressing the Reset button and perform a homing procedure by pressing the Homing button The chart is manually forced out of its homing position Solution Reset the device by pressing the Reset button and perform a homing procedure by pressi...

Page 9: ...and then slowly move down to the starting position Hold the Stop Reset Profile button to switch between these modes The display will show P1 or P2 Switch profiles by pressing the or button The display will automatically show the set delay again when releasing the Stop Reset Profile button 6 Start Button Starts the device using the previously set parameters 7 8 Buttons Increase decrease the delay b...

Page 10: ... either side Loosen the highlighted handles by turning them counterclockwise Lift or lower the frame to the desired height Tighten the handles down again firmly to prevent the frame from dropping on its own WARNING Risk of pinching Figure 6 Height adjustment of iQ Near Focus ...

Page 11: ... TRS connector 6 35 mm jack plug to the corresponding port labeled Defocus on the LED Panel Please refer to the LED Panel manual for details on measuring different timing parameters shutter lag autofocus time etc and how to interpret the captured images 3 4 Care instructions Always store the iQ Near Focus in a safe and stable position Avoid contact with water Do not use any chemical cleaning agent...

Page 12: ... instructions After the service life of iQ Near Focus it must be disposed of properly Electrical and electromechanical components are included in iQ Near Focus Observe your national regulations Ensure that third parties cannot use iQ Near Focus after disposing of it Contact Image Engineering if assistance for disposal is required 5 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Refer to the technical data sheets It can be ...

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