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Does the Break-out-Box work with these cameras? What
signals are available?
Yes. Signals available on the Break-out-Box include (see FAQ on the Capture Connector for
more details):
• IRIG-In
• IRIG-Out
• Video
• Trigger
• Event
• Strobe
• A-Sync
• Pre-trigger/Memgate
In addition, the Break-out-Box provides a Remote connector for use with the Phantom
Remote Control Unit (RCU) and optional Bluetooth connectivity to the RCU.
Note: You cannot power the camera from the Break-out-Box.
Do the UHS-12 and UHS-40 cameras support the use of Canon
EOS lenses with software control over aperture and focus?
Yes. You need to order the optional Canon EOS lens mount and use it with one of the tested
and supported lenses. (Part #VRI-MNT-EOS-VSERIES.)
Can you describe the cooling system for the Phantom UHS-12
and UHS-40 cameras?
To minimize noise and maximize image quality on any digital high-speed camera, it is
important to control the sensor temperature. By keeping the sensor at a fixed temperature,
you will get better, more repeatable images. For many years, Vision Research has used
thermoelectric (TE) coolers based on the Peltier effect to control sensor temperature. The
sensor die is attached to the TE cooler and by monitoring the temperature of the sensor,
the camera can supply more or less power to the TE cooler to adjust the temperature.
The TE cooler is typically bonded to a heat sink cooled by an active fan-based cooling
system. This technology is used on the UHS-12 and UHS-40 cameras. However, these
cameras run so fast that additional cooling technology is employed. On these cameras,
the sensor die is attached to the TE cooler, which in turn is bonded to a copper heat sink
with heat pipes attached. The heat pipes carry excess heat away from the sensor area
toward the sides of the camera where heat is removed using dual fans.
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