FASTCAM-512PCI Hardware Manual
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2.1.2. Specifications – Recording System
Recording Method
Digital recording of 10bit/pixel image data in onboard memory
Recording Modes
START: Records frames to the max number of frames available in the
memory.
END: Stops recording when a trigger is input.
CENTER: Records the same number of frames before and after a
trigger.
MANUAL: Assigns the number of frames to record individually before
and after a trigger
RANDOM: Records a preset number of frames every time a trigger is
input (the number of frames to record is set from control software
with a limit of range).
Random Reset: Records a preset number of frames with reset of
exposure timing every time a trigger signal is input (the number of
frames to record is set from control software within a limit).
Random Center/Manual: Records a preset number of frames (same or
individually set number) before and after a trigger within a limit.
Dual-Rate Recording: Changes framing rate at an external timing
signal from GENERAL IN. (Available rates: 1/2; 1/4 and 1/8 of set
frame rate)
ＰＣＩ Standard Applied
Rev2.1 Standard (+5V/32bits/33MHz)
Board Size
PCI Full size standard (1-slot width)
Memory Size
(No addition possible)
Model 1: 1.3GB memory
Model 2: 2.6GB memory
Live Display during Recording
Possible
External Trigger Input
(Use special BNC cable)
TTL input (+5V/10mA, Positive-going)
Contact closure input (also used as General In for Dual Rate Mode)
Sync Signal Input
External sync signal input (Vertical sync) TTL+5V (Pos/Neg selectable)
(Synchronization by multiple cameras, sync generator or external
equipment)
Output Signal 1 (GENERAL)
（GENE OUT）
General OUT Connector
In-Recording Signal TTL +5V (Pos/Neg Selectable)
Exposure Timing Signal TTL+5V (Pos/Neg Selectable)
Note: Signal polarity can be set from control software.
Output Signal 2
（SYNC OUT）
SYNC OUT Connector
Vertical Sync Signal TTL+5V (Pos/Neg selectable)
(Signal is output by special BNC cable)
Note: Sync signal for multiple-camera recordings.
Output Signal 3
（TRIG OUT）
Trigger Signal TTL+5V (Positive-going)
Note: Sync signal for multiple-camera recordings.
