FASTCAM MINI AX
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 Orion S40, but would benefit from the same high-end camera image sensor features.
FASTCAM MINI AX
MODELS AX50 / AX100 / AX200
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 1µs 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.
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Performance Charts
1-Megapixel CMOS Image Sensor:
1024 x 1024 pixels at 6,400fps (Mini AX200)
1024 x 1024 pixels at 4,000fps (Mini AX100)
1024 x 1024 pixels at 2,000fps (Mini AX50)
Maximum Frame Rate:
900,000fps (Mini AX200 type 900K-S)
540,000fps (Mini AX200 type 540K-S)
540,000fps (Mini AX100 type 540K-S)
216,000fps (Mini AX200 type 200K-S)
212,500fps (Mini AX100 type 200K-S)
170,000fps (Mini AX50 type 170K-S)
Class Leading Light Sensitivity:
ISO 50,000 monochrome
ISO 25,000 color
Global Electronic Shutter:
1ms to 1μs independent of frame rate
(Mini AX200 model 900K-S only: 260ns shutter
available subject to export control)
Dynamic Range (ADC):
12-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
High-Speed Gigabit Ethernet Interface:
The FASTCAM Mini AX camera system is equipped with a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet Interface to provide reliable network communication and fast download of image data.
Dedicated I/O:
A dedicated BNC connection for a contact closure hardware trigger input is provided. In addition, two programmable inputs and two programmable output channels provide direct connection for common tasks such as synchronization of multiple cameras and operation in conjunction with Data Acquisition (DAQ) hardware.
High-G Mechanical Calibration Shutter:
The ruggedized mechanical shutter fitted as standard to the FASTCAM Mini AX camera allows sensor black balance calibration to be carried out remotely from the system control software.
Nikon G-Type Compatible Lens Fitting:
The FASTCAM Mini AX camera is equipped with an objective lens mount compatible with readily available Nikon G-type lenses. Controls provided within the lens mount allow the control of lens aperture on lenses without external iris control.