Photron The FASTCAM Mini AX is Photron's highest performance model within the FASTCAM Mini series of high-speed cameras. The Mini AX delivers exceptional light sensitivity, excellent image quality and flexible region of interest (ROI) features for customers who do not require the ultimate frame rate performance of the FASTCAM SA-X2 and SA-Z, but would benefit from the same high-end camera image sensor features. Compact high-speed cameras with high light sensitivity FASTc/in/? M ini AX Model AX50 / AX100 / AX200 1-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor: 1024 x 1024 pixels at 2,000fps (Mini AX50) 1024 x 1024 pixels at 4,000fps (Mini AX100) 1024 x 1024 pixels at 6,400fps (Mini AX200) Maximum Frame Rate: 170,000fps (Mini AX50 type 170K) 212,500fps (Mini AX100 type 200K) 540,000fps (Mini AX100 type 540k) 216,000fps (Mini AX200 type 200k) 540,000fps (Mini AX200 type 540k) 900,000fps (Mini AX200 type 900k) Class Leading Light Sensitivity: ISO 12232 Ssat • ISO 40,000 monochrome • ISO 16,000 color Global Electronic Shutter: 1ms to 1ps independent of frame rate (Mini AX200 model 900K only: 260ns shutter available subject to export control) Dynamic Range (ADC): l2-bit monochrome, 36-bit color Compact and Lightweight: 120mm (H) x 120mm (W) x 94mm (D) 4.72" (H) x 4.72" (W) x 3.70" (D) Weight: 1.5Kg (3.30 lbs.) Internal Recording Memory: 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB Fast Gigabit Ethernet Interface: Provides high-speed image download to standard notebook/PC Flexible Frame Synchronization: Frame rate may be synchronized to external unstable frequencies High-G Rated: Suitable for application in high-G environments; operation tested to 100G, 10ms, 6-axes Fan Stop Function: Remotely switch off cooling fans to eliminate vibration Three performance level models - Mini AX50, AX100 and AX200 - deliver 1-megapixel image resolution (1024 x 1024 pixels) at frame rates up to 2,000fps, 4,000fps and 6,400fps respectively. All three Mini AX models offer a minimum exposure duration of 1pis as standard with recording memory options up to 32GB providing extended recording times and triggering flexibility. Subject to export approval the Mini AX100 can be offered with maximum frame rates up to 540,000fps and the Mini AX200 with maximum frame rates up to 900,000fps with a minimum exposure time of 260 nanoseconds. Standard operational features of the FASTCAM Mini AX include a mechanical shutter to allow remote system calibration, Gigabit Ethernet Interface for reliable system control with high-speed data transfer to PC, and the ability to remotely switch off cooling fans to eliminate vibration when recording at high magnifications. With the combination of high frame rates, high image quality and exceptional light sensitivity contained within a 120mm x 120mm x 94mm rugged camera body weighing just 1.5kg, the FASTCAM Mini AX is ideally suited for use in a wide range of demanding scientific and industrial applications.

Sensor Type Maximum Resolution (pixels) Sensor Size / Diagonal Pixel Size (microns) Quantum Efficiency Fill Factor Color Matrix Light Sensitivity: Expressions of light sensitivity in high-speed cameras can be confusing as a variety of differing measurement techniques are used. Photron publishes light sensitivity figures for its products using the ISO 12232 Ssat Standard. FASTCAM MINI AX ISO 12232 Ssat Monochrome models ISO 40,000 Color models ISO 16,000 ISO 12232 Ssat values published by Photron for both monochrome and color cameras are measured excluding infrared sensitivity as defined...

Camera Performance Specifications Camera Performance Specifications Model Full Frame Performance Maximum Frame Rate Minimum Exposure Time Global electronic shutter to 1.05µs selectable independent or frame rate (260ns option available with Mini AX200 type 900K only) * Inter Frame Time (for PIV) Ruggedized Mechanical Calibration Shutter Dynamic Range (ADC) 1.71µs Standard feature 12-bit monochrome 36-bit color Memory Capacity Options 8GB: 5,457 frames at full resolution 16GB: 10,918 frames at full resolution 32GB: 21,841 frames at full resolution Memory Partitions Selectable in steps of 128 pixels...

Operation Features Camera Operation Features Frame Synchronization Accurate frame synchronization with other cameras and with external and unstable frequencies. Dual Slope Shutter (Extended Dynamic Range) Selectable in 20 steps (0 to 95% in 5% increments) to prevent pixel overexposure without post processing. Memory Partitions Up to 64 memory segments allow multiple events to be stored in camera memory before downloading, with automatic progression to the next available partition. Operation at minimum frame rate with separately adjustable shutter time to allow easy camera set-up and focus in...

Variable Region of Interest: Region of Interest (ROI) or sub-windowing allows a user-specified portion of the sensor to be defined to capture images. By using a reduced portion of the image area, the frame rate at which images are recorded can be increased. FASTCAM Mini AX allows the ROI to be set in increments of 128 pixels horizontal and 16 pixels vertical. Image Resolution Frame Rate / Image Resolution Frame Rate (fps) Square Image Sensor Format: Unlike broadcast and media applications where image formats such as 16:9 have now become standard, in scientific and industrial imaging applications...

2,000fps 4,000fps 1024 x 1024 pixels 1024 x 1024 pixels Mechanical Type Environmental Specifications & 170K: 170,000fps (128 x 16 pixels) Type 200K: 212,500fps Type 540K: 540,000fps* Maximum Frame Rate Full Frame Performance Minimum Exposure Time Compatibility with Specialist Lens Systems: A combination of small physical size, low weight and high light sensitivity allows the FASTCAM Mini AX to be coupled to a range of optical systems such as scientific and long distance microscopes, rigid endoscopes or borescopes, and image intensifiers for applications ranging from imaging flows in microfluidic...