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Sony XC-EU50 Technical Manual

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CCD Black-and-White
Video Camera Module
Technical Manual
XC-EU50/EU50CE
 2001 Sony Corporation
A-AVM-100-11 (1)
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  • Page 1 CCD Black-and-White Video Camera Module Technical Manual XC-EU50/EU50CE  2001 Sony Corporation A-AVM-100-11 (1)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    When set to Mode 1 ... 13 When set to Mode 2 ... 19 Specifications ... 21 Dimensions ... 22 XC-EU50/EU50CE ... 22 Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics (Typical Value) ... 22 Recommended light source ... 22 CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart ... 23 XC-EU50 ...

  • Page 3: Main Features

    The XC-EU50/EU50CE is a monochrome video camera module with a 1/2 type CCD for industrial use. With its sensitivity around the near ultraviolet range (around 360 nm), utilized the feature of the shorter wavelength range characteristics and very detailed data can be detected.

  • Page 4: System Components

    System Components The XC-EU50/EU50CE Video Camera Module system comprises the following components. Video camera module XC-EU50/EU50CE Tripod adaptor VCT-333I (Insulated type) Connection Diagram XC-EU50/EU50CE C-mount lens VCL-50Y-M Tripod adaptor VCT-333I Close-up ring kit LO-77ERK Camera cables CCXC-12P02N(2 m) CCXC-12P05N(5 m)

  • Page 5: Location Of Parts And Operation

    Location of Parts and Operation Front/Top/Bottom 1 Lens mount (C-mount) Attach the VCL-50Y-M C-mount lens or other optical equipment. 2 Reference holes (Top) These precision screw holes are for locking the camera module. Locking the camera module into these holes secures the optical axis alignment.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC power input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin) 75Ω termination switch Note When you do switch settings, make sure the unit is off. 1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC power input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin) Connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this connector for the +12V DC power supply and the video signal output from the camera module.
  • Page 7 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignment Pin No. Camera sync output Ground +12 V DC Video output (Ground) Video output (Signal) HD output (Ground) HD output (Signal) VD output (Signal) — — — — VD output (Ground) Factory setting mode of rear panel Number Switch name Shutter speed (bits 1–4)

  • Page 8: Specifications Of The Input/Output

    Specifications of the Input/Output Input Phase Specifications of the External HD/VD EVEN, Non Interlace External External HD 455 (454) ( ): CCIR Make sure that the external HD/VD phases against the standard central phase are as shown in the figure above.

  • Page 9: Normal Shutter

    Normal Shutter This mode provides continuous video output with the electronic shutter selected by switches to capture a high-speed moving object clearly. Setting of the Normal Shutter Using the DIP switches on the rear panel Shutter 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/10000 (EIA) 1/2000 1/4000...
  • Page 10 Mode 2 (Reset mode) 1/100 (EIA)* 1/125 1/250 1/120 (CCIR)* 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 * If 1/100 (EIA) or 1/120 (CCIR) has been set, the positions of DIP switches 1 to 3 are optional. Note The positions of DIP switches 5, 9 and 0 are optional. 1/500 1/10000 (EIA)

  • Page 11: Restart/Reset

    Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-EU50) Allowable frequency value ±1%, EXT HD EXT VD VD interval (T): 262.5 H or more (XC-EU50) and less than 1 second (Recommended), Four or more VD pulses are required. Exposure time for the Odd field...
  • Page 12 Avoid lighting the scene during the light-emitting inhibit zone defined below. (The field is transfered to the storage area of the CCD, so it can be read out.) Note For best performance, it is recommended that you not flash between VD and VD + 10 H (XC-EU50)/16 H (XC-EU50CE). 15.625 kHz (XC-EU50CE) Allowable frequency value ±1% 312.5 H or more (XC-EU50CE) and less than 1 second (Recommended)

  • Page 13: Timing Charts

    Timing Charts When set to Mode 1 For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width HD/VD input N Continuous VD input External trigger shutter operation Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* External HD* External VD* (Continuous T: T=under 10 µ s* EXT-VD Video out 250 H (EIA)
  • Page 14 For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width HD/VD input N Continuous HD input/Single VD input External trigger shutter operation Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* External HD* External VD* (Single VD) T: T=10 µ s to 65 ms* Video out *1 This is a signal input from outside.
  • Page 15 For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization) External trigger shutter operation Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* Internal HD* Video out 250 H (EIA) 293 H (CCIR) *1 This is a signal input from outside. *2 Exposure time (Te) Te = Trigger pulse width + 97 µ...
  • Page 16 For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches HD/VD input N Continuous VD input External trigger shutter operation 100 µ s to 250 ms Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* External HD* External VD* (Continuous T: T=under 10 ms* Video out 250 H (EIA) 293 H (CCIR) *1 This is a signal input from outside.
  • Page 17 For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches HD/VD input N Continuous HD input/Single VD input External trigger shutter operation 100 µ s to 250 ms Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* External HD* External VD* (Single VD) T: T=10 ms to 75 ms* Video out *1 This is a signal input from outside.
  • Page 18 For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization) External trigger shutter operation 100 µ s to 250 ms Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* Internal VD* T: T=under 10 Video out 250 H (EIA) 293 H (CCIR) *1 This is a signal input from outside.

  • Page 19: When Set To Mode 2

    When set to Mode 2 For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width External trigger shutter operation Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* Video out 1 H to 2 H 250 H (EIA) 293 H (CCIR) *1 This is a signal input from outside. The trigger input frequency must be [Trigger pulse width + 1 field + 2 H frequency] or more.
  • Page 20 For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches External trigger shutter operation 100 µ s to 250 ms Trigger* Exposure time (Te)* Video out 250 H (EIA) 293 H (CCIR) *1 This is a signal input from outside. The trigger input frequency must be [Shutter speed (DIP switches) + 1 field + 2 H frequency] or more.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    1/2type interline transfer CCD Number of effective pixels XC-EU50: 768 (H) × 494 (V) XC-EU50CE: 752 (H) × 582 (V) XC-EU50: 8.4 (H) × 9.8 (V) µm Cell size XC-EU50CE: 8.6 (H) × 8.3 (V) µm XC-EU50: 7.95 (H) × 6.45 (V) mm Chip size XC-EU50CE: 7.95 (H) ×...

  • Page 22: Dimensions

    The lens characteristics and light source characteristics are excluded. Recommended light source Use a light source that has a wavelength of about 360 nm, such as black light. For more details, contact your nearest Sony dealer. 4-M2 deep 2.5 Unit: mm (inches) Appendix Wavelength (nm)

  • Page 23: Ccd Output Waveform Timing Chart

    CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart XC-EU50 Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart 91 (6.36 µs) output signal 69.8 ns Optical black portion Horizontal blanking period (11.0 µs) Camera video output signal (Typical value) HSYNC (1.47 µs) (4.89 µs) Dummy Optical black...
  • Page 24 Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced frame accumulation) Odd field (262.5 H) output signal Empty transfer Camera Optical black portion video output signal Vertical blanking period (20 H) Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced field accumulation) Odd field (262.5 H) output signal Empty...

  • Page 25: Xc-Eu50Ce

    XC-EU50CE Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart (6.91 µs) output signal 70.5 ns Optical black portion Horizontal blanking period (12.1 µs) Camera video output signal (Typical value) HSYNC (1.48 µs) (4.93 µs) Dummy Optical black bits portion Horizontal transfer stop period 81 (5.71 µs) One horizontal scanning period (1 H) 908 (64.0 µs) * Values without units indicate the clock counts.
  • Page 26 Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced frame accumulation) Odd field (312.5 H) 7.5 H output signal Empty transfer Camera Optical black portion video output signal Vertical blanking period (25 H) Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced field accumulation) Odd field (312.5 H) 7.5 H output...
  • Page 27 Technical information contained herein is for reference only and does not convey any license by any implication or otherwise under any intellectual property right or other right of Sony or third parties. Sony cannot assume responsibility for any right infringements arising out of the use of this information.

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