186 WinView/32 Manual Version 2.4.M
Programmable Timing Generator (PTG)
Unlike the PG-200 and the DG-535, the PTG is not a free-standing instrument but rather
a plug-in module designed for installation in a special version of the ST-133 Controller.
This novel and highly integrated approach to timing generator design, with its advanced
high-speed electronics, low insertion delay and programmable functions, achieves
superior performance as the ultimate gate controller for the PI-MAX Intensified
Camera.
Basic PTG operation is reviewed in the following procedure. The individual tab page
selections are discussed in detail in Chapter 15, Menus and Dialog Boxes.
Note:
The gate functions of the PI-MAX camera are controlled by the PTG. If the
system is equipped with an PI-MAX camera, the Camera State dialog box
(Figure 173) will appear when the software is started. Although the software always
initially places the PI-MAX in Safe mode, the user has the option of restarting with
the last settings or reverting to the factory defaults, which are:
Mode:
Safe
Exposure Time:
10 ms
Intensifier Gain:
precisely midrange (128 on arbitrary 1 to 256 Intensifier
Gain scale).
➧ Following the intensifier precautions stated in the hardware manuals, turn on the
Controller (PTG installed). If the Controller isn’t turned on, the WinView/32
software won’t be able to control the PTG.
➧ On the
Setup
menu select
Pulsers
to open the Pulsers dialog box.
Figure 164.
Camera State
dialog box.
Figure 165.
Pulsers dialog
box.
