StopShot - Technical Specifications

What's New

May 2010 - StackShot is now available online!

May 2010 - Check out our new Passive IR and Vibration sensors.

April 2010 -Have a look at the new Universal IR Remote. It can be used with StopShot or StackShot.

Technical Information

StopShot is an advanced electronic timing device designed for people who want to take high speed pictures - not design electronics.

Techinical Highlights:

Microphone input compatible with standard electret microphone.

Input sensor jack has external power for IR LED's, Lasers or other 5Vdc loads.

All outputs are short circuit and over voltage protected.

Outputs capable of energizing relays or electronic valves (Outputs are protected from inductive loads).

Accepts a wide DC input from a standard 2.1mm power jack.

Standard 3.5mm mic jack.

RCA connectors on outputs are robust, affordable and easy to wire (for those inclined to make their own cables).

Each trigger output can be wired to drive several flashes, this is made easy with readily available RCA Y cables.

All outputs are open drain (Can be used for flash trigger or shutter trigger).

Owners Manual

Software Release	Manual Version (pdf)

1.1.06	Version 1.7 (1.5MB)
1.1.0	Version 1.6 (1.5MB) - Added in-depth description of how to create drop collision photos with StopShot
1.0.6	Version 1.3 (1.4MB)
Pre 1.06	Version 1.2 (1.3MB)

The software version can be read from the StopShot splash screen at power-up.

Electrical Specification Summary

Specifications	MIN	NOM	MAX	UNITS
Operating Temperature	-20	25	60	C
Input Voltage	6	9	14	Vdc
Input Current - No Sensors Connected (9Vdc in)	-	75	100	mAdc
Input Current - IR Sensor Connected	-	150	200	mAdc
Output Current Sink	-	-	1	Adc
Sensor Supply Output Voltage	4.0	4.5	5.0	Vdc
Sensor Supply Output Current	-	-	100	mAdc
Max Voltage on Trigger Out Port (Steady State)	-	-	40	Vdc
Timer Tolerance @ 25C (standard module)		1		%
Timer Tolerance @ 25C (Precision Timing Opt)		0.005		%

If there is an idea for a picture that you want to take but can't quite figure out how to make it happen, e-mail us at support@cognisys-inc.com. It doesn't matter how bizarre it is -- we might be able to come up with a way to make it happen. If it requires a new feature in StopShot and you are the first one to request it, we'll reprogram your module for free! Just be sure to send us your final picture -- we like to see how our products are being used.