Q Imaging Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 Manuel d'utilisateur

7Code 28 or the software not working consistently. In this case, external power must be delivered to the camera which can be accomplished by connectin

8Figure 7— FireWire and 1394 Power Supply ConnectionIf you purchased an IEEE 1394 HUB, connect your camera as per the following figure.Figure 8— FireW

9CHAPTER 3CAMERA BASICSThe Intensified Retiga Fast 1394’s image capture capabilities are controlled entirely by your imaging software. This chapter pr

10To attach F-mount optics:If you have a monochrome camera and you have purchased the optional color filter, then carefully thread the color filter to

11CHAPTER 4ADVANCED CAMERA CONTROLSThe Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 employs several imaging elements to achieve high dynamic range, high sensitivity i

12Figure 11— Synchronous Gate Mode Timing DiagramUser ControlledIn User Controlled Mode, the CCD’s Electronic Shutter and Image Intensifier Gate are c

13The Trigger mode is selected in software and determines the trigger source, gate source, and whether the exposure time is controlled by the camera’s

14Triggering the Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 ExtenallyExternally triggering the Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 provides a sophisticated method of imagi

15din cable and ensure that the pinouts are set correctly from your trigger source. Refer to Appendix A for further details on pin assignments and a d

16Figure 13— Diagram of Image Intensifier Tube AssemblyElectrical Gain and OffsetThe Intensified Retiga Fast 1394's electrical gain and offset co

iIntensified Retiga Fast 1394 User’s ManualApplicability This document applies to the Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 camera. For the latest updates, ple

17CHAPTER 5CARING FOR YOUR CAMERAThe Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 camera requires no regular maintenance except occasional external cleaning of the ph

18CHAPTER 6TROUBLESHOOTINGResolving Problems with the cameraThe Green LED is not lit.• Check all the cable connections. • Flip the switch at the back

19When I operate the camera in a Preview mode, my image is black. What is that?The Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 is extremely sensitive to light, howev

20CHAPTER 7GLOSSARYBinningBinning is a method of increasing camera speed and sensitivity to boost low signals. Binning causes the acquired image to be

21See IEEE 1394. IEEE 1394High bandwidth (40 megabytes/second - 1394a; 80 megabytes/second - 1394b) interface for connecting digital imaging, storage,

22CHAPTER 8APPENDICESAPPENDIX A: External Trigger PortThe external trigger port at the rear of the camera is a 6-pin miniature circular DIN receptacle

23Figure 15— Schematic of External Trigger circuit internal to camera.12345623VCCGND8765U12HCPL-061AR33 357RR32 357RC370.1uFR31357R+5V876523238765HCPL

24Input SignalsIn order to use the External Trigger Port correctly and ensure external triggering operation for your camera, you need to supply at lea

25negative pulse determines the length of time the Image Intensifier’s Tube Gate is open and able to pass light. NOTE: You need to provide a ground.Fi

iiCONTENTSIntensified Retiga Fast 1394 User’s Manual ... iINTRODUCTION ...

1CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONThe QImaging Intensified Retiga digital camera system is a megapixel high quantum efficiency intensified 12-bit FireWire camera

2For Mac OS Computers:• PowerPC-based Macintosh with an OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 port (G4 and iMac models).• iMac models may not provide enough power

3QCapture Suite SoftwareThe Intensified Retiga Fast 1394 operates on both Windows and Mac OS based systems. QCapture Suite Software for both systems i

4CHAPTER 2INSTALLATIONStep 1. Install the 1394 PCI card (Windows Users Only)This step is for Windows PC users only. If you are installing the Intensif

5If your PC does not have a functioning FireWire port, you must install the IEEE 1394 PCI card that came with your camera.If necessary, install the su

6Connecting the camera to a PC/MAC desktop or MAC laptop ComputerPerform the following for connecting your camera.• Remove the FireWire cable from the