Preliminary Specifications FASTCAM NOVA S20 1-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor: 1024 x 1024 pixels at 18,750fps 1024 x 992 pixels at 20,000fps Maximum Frame Rate: 1,100,000fps Class Leading Light Sensitivity: ISO 64,000 monochrome ISO 16,000 color Global Electronic Shutter: 1ms to 0.2µs independent of frame rate (sub-microsecond shutter available subject to export control) Dynamic Range (ADC): 10-bit monochrome 30-bit color Compact and Lightweight: 120mm (H) x 120mm (W) x 217.2mm (D) 4.72” (H) x 4.72” (W) x 8.55” (D) Weight: 3.5kg (7.7 lbs.) Internal Recording Memory: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 128GB Optional FASTDrive Removable High Capacity Data Storage: 4TB High-speed Solid State Drive Compact and versatile high performance camera system The FASTCAM NOVA brings together unique CMOS image sensor technologies and extensive high-speed digital imaging expertise to provide a camera with the flexibility to be used in a wide variety of applications. The FASTCAM NOVA S20 offers 10-bit image recording rates up to 20,000 frames per second (fps) at megapixel image resolution, and shutter speeds to 0.2µs. Recording rates to 1,100,000fps are available at reduced image resolution. All of this is available from a camera that is rugged, compact, lightweight and provides the best light sensitivity in its class. Standard features of the FASTCAM NOVA S20 include an internal mechanical shutter to allow remote system calibration, a high-performance 10-Gigabit Ethernet interface for camera control and high-speed image download, memory segmentation that allows recording into one memory partition while downloading from another, and compatibility with a number of industry standard lens formats to allow the use of Nikon G-Type, C-mount, M42 and Canon EF lenses. Fast 10-Gigabit Ethernet Interface: Provides camera control and high-speed image download to standard PC The FASTCAM NOVA S20 also features a “sealed body” design that prevents dust and corrosive particles from contaminating sensitive electronics. An optional FASTDrive SSD can be used for the download of images at up to 1GB per second. Fan Stop Function: Remotely switch off cooling fans to eliminate vibration when recording at high magnifications Intuitive and feature rich Photron FASTCAM Viewer (PFV) software is included with each FASTCAM NOVA S20 camera. Also included is a Photron Device Control SDK that allows integration of the camera with user-specific software, and libraries for controlling the camera within a MATLAB® or LabView en

Image Sensor Technical Data Light Sensitivity: FASTCAM NOVA Sensor Type Proprietary Design Advanced CMOS Monochrome models Maximum Resolution (pixels) Color models Sensor Size / Diagonal Pixel Size (microns) Quantum Efficiency Fill Factor Effective Fill Factor 94.5% Color Matrix Bayer CFA (single sensor) ISO 64,000 monochrome ISO 16,000 color (monochrome sensor equivalent ISO 160,000 including near IR response) Global Electronic Shutter 1ms to 0.2µs independent of frame rate (sub-microsecond shutter available subject to export control) Monochrome sensors used in the FASTCAM NOVA S20 are supplied...

Camera Performance Specifications Camera Performance Specifications Model Full Frame Performance Maximum Frame Rate Minimum Exposure Time Ruggedized Mechanical Calibration Shutter Dynamic Range (ADC) Global electronic shutter to 0.2µs selectable independent of frame rate (subject to export control) Memory Capacity Options Memory Partitions Selectable in steps of 128 pixels (horizontal) x 16 pixels (vertical) Trigger Inputs Selectable +/- TTL 5V and switch input (may be configured NO or NC) Trigger Delay Programmable on selected input / output triggers: 100ns resolution Input / Output Input: Trigger...

Operational 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 128 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...

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 NOVA S20 allows the ROI to be set in increments of 128 pixels horizontal and 16 pixels vertical. 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 an image sensor with a 1:1 image format is generally accepted...

Camera Control Interface High-speed 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet Image Data Display Frame rate, shutter speed, trigger mode, date/time, status, real time / IRIG time, frame count, resolution Saved Image Formats BMP, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, RAWW, MRAW, AVI, MOV Microsoft Windows operating system including: 8.1, 10 (32/64-bit) Mechanical and Environmental Specifications * Frame rates above 225,000fps and exposure times below 1µs may be subject to export control regulations in some areas Mechanical and Environmental Specifications Mechanical Lens Mount Camera Mountings F-mount (G-type lens compatible) and C-mount...