PHANTOM T2540 High Speed Camera (5,840 fps; 2560 x 1664)
Short Description:
Description: The Phantom T2540 captures up to 5,840 fps at full resolution of 2560 x 1664
Description: Binned mode combines pixels for higher frame rates with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 832
Description: FAST option is available for exposure times down to 250 ns
Throughput/Speed: 25 Gpx/second
Standard Mode Max Rate:
Frame Rate: 2560 x 1664 at 5,840 fps (full resolution)
Frame Rate: 2560 x 32 at 277,770 fps
Binned Mode Max Rate:
Frame Rate: 1280 x 832 at 23,250 fps (full binned resolution)
Frame Rate: 1280 x 64 at 277,770 fps
Maximum Frame Rate of T2540-K225: 225,000 fps
Minimum Frame Rate: 100 fps
Sensor Specifications:
Sensor Type: CMOS Back Side Illuminated (BSI) Sensor
Resolution: 2560 x 1664 pixels
Pixel Size: 9.27 µm; 18.54 µm with binning enabled
Sensor Size: 23.7 mm x 15.4 mm; 28.2 mm diagonal
Bit Depth: 12-bit
CAR: 512 x 32 increments; 256 x 64 in Binned modes
Measurement Standard: EMVA 1288 measurements at 532 nm
Standard Mode:
Quantum Efficiency: 85.4% mono; 71% color
Maximum SNR: 39.9 dB
AST (p): 28.4 mono; 37.1 color
Saturation Capacity: 9,703 e- mono; 11,733 e- color
Temporal Dark Noise: 23.7 e-
Dynamic Range: 52.0 dB
Binned Mode:
Quantum Efficiency: 82.4%
Maximum SNR: 45.4 dB
AST (p): 76.2
Saturation Capacity: 34,684 e-
Temporal Dark Noise: 62.2 e-
Dynamic Range: 54.8 dB
Output: Mono output only
Exposure:
Minimum Exposure, Standard: 1.04 µs
Minimum Exposure with FAST Option: 250 ns (export controlled)
Shutter Type: Global electronic shutter
Extreme Dynamic Range (EDR): Yes
Auto Exposure: Yes
Exposure Index (E.I.): For controlling apparent ISO
Shutter Off Mode: For PIV
Memory:
Internal RAM: 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB high-speed internal RAM
Memory Partitions: Up to 63
Non-Volatile Storage: CineMag 5
Record Times:
Recording Time: 6.9 seconds at maximum frame rate, 12-bit, 2560 x 1664 resolution into 256 GB internal memory
Special Features:
Ethernet: 10Gb Ethernet
Binned Mode: Double the vertical resolution at high frame rates; monochrome output
Multi-Cine Mode: Yes
Memory Segments: Up to 63
Continuous Recording: Yes
Event Marking: Yes
Frame Timestamp: Yes
IRIG In: Modulated and unmodulated
IRIG Out: Unmodulated
Sync-to-Trigger: Yes
PIV Shutter Off Mode: Yes
PIV Straddle Time: 364 ns
Burst Mode: Yes
Internal Mechanical Shutter: For automatic/remote Current Session Reference (CSR)
Network Configuration: DHCP or Secondary IP address
Firmware Upgrade: Field-based firmware upgrade capable
Triggering:
Trigger Location: Programmable; pre/post trigger recording
Image-Based Auto-Trigger: Standard
Software Trigger: Yes
Hardware Trigger: BNC
High Voltage (HV) Trigger: Compatible
Timing and Synchronization:
Timing Resolution: <20 ns
Frame Synchronization: Internal or external clock (FSYNC)
IRIG In/Out: Modulated or unmodulated
Ready Output: High when camera is armed and ready to record
Strobe Output: Low during frame exposure time
Signaling:
Dedicated Ports: Trigger, Timecode In
Remote Port: RS232
Range Data: Dedicated
Programmable I/O Ports: 3
Programmable Signals: F-sync, strobe, event, trigger output, ready and more
Connectivity:
Gb Ethernet: Yes
10Gb Ethernet: Auto-negotiating
WiFi: Via USB Dongle for control
WiFi Disable Option: Available for permanent factory disabling
Camera Control:
Control Software: Phantom Camera Control software (PCC)
On-Camera Controls: Standard
SDK: Available
Video Out:
3G HD-SDI Ports: 2
HDMI: Micro-HDMI
Video Output: Up to 1080p60
Lensing:
Standard Mount: Nikon F-mount
Lens Compatibility: F & G style lenses
Optional Mounts: Canon EOS, PL, C, M42
Lens: Not included
Video Processing:
Brightness: Yes
Gain: Yes
Gamma: Yes
Saturation: Yes
White Balance: Yes
Pedestal: Yes
Tone Curve: Yes
Filters: Yes
Color Matrix: Yes
Image Flip and Rotate: Yes
Crop: Yes
Scale: Yes
Data Acquisition:
DAQ Compatibility: National Instruments M- and X-Series DAQ modules with integrated support in PCC
Motion Analysis:
Distance Measurement: Yes
Speed Measurement: Yes
Acceleration Measurement: Yes
Angle Measurement: Yes
Angular Speed Measurement: Yes
Target Tracking: Manual and automatic point collection
Third-Party Solutions: Compatible
Supported File Formats:
Cine RAW & Cine Compressed: Supported
AVI: Supported
H.264 MP4: Supported
Apple ProRes MOV: Supported
Multipage TIFF: Supported
MXF PAL & MXF NTSC: Supported
Uncompressed QuickTime: Supported
Windows BMP: Supported
OS/2 BMP: Supported
PCX: Supported
TGA: Supported
TIFF: Supported
LEAD: Supported
JPEG: Supported
JTIF: Supported
RAW: Supported
DNG: Supported
DPX: Supported
Power:
AC Power: 100–240 VAC
Power Supply: 280 W power supply included
Secondary Power Input: 20–28 VDC, rear panel
Mechanical Specifications:
Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 8.25 inches; 12.7 x 12.7 x 21 cm (H, W, L), without handle or lens
Handle: Adds 2 inches (5 cm) to height
Weight: 9.4 lbs; 4.3 kg
Environmental Specifications:
Operating Temperature: -10 to +50 °C
Storage Temperature: -20 to +70 °C
Regulatory (EMI/EMC/ESD):
Emissions: EN 61326-1, FCC Part 15
Immunity: EN 61326-1
Shock:
Operational Shock: 30 G, 11 ms sawtooth, 3 axes, 60 pulses total
Vibration:
Operational Vibration: 7.5 Grms, 50 Hz–2 kHz, 3 axes, IAW MIL-STD-202H
Safety:
Safety Standard: IEC 60950-1
APIs:
Phantom SDK: Supported
C#: Supported
C++: Supported
LabVIEW: Supported
MATLAB: Supported
Python: Supported
Ships Standard With:
Ethernet Cable: Included
Power Supply: Included with XLR Power Cable
Options:
CineMag Interface: Optional
FAST Option: Optional
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