Sony XC-EU50CE Film Camera Technical Manual

A-AVM-100-11 (1)

CCD Black-and-White

Video Camera Module

Technical Manual

XC-EU50/EU50CE

 2001 Sony Corporation

Table of Contents

Overview

Main Features ............................................................ 3

System Components ................................................. 4

Connection Diagram ................................................. 4

Location of Parts and Operation .............................. 5

Front/Top/Bottom ........................................................ 5

Rear Panel ................................................................. 6

Mode Setting

Specifications of the Input/Output ........................... 8

Input Phase Specifications of the External HD/VD .... 8

Specifications of the WEN Output .............................. 8

Specifications of the Trigger Pulse ............................. 8

Normal Shutter .......................................................... 9

Setting of the Normal Shutter ..................................... 9

External Trigger Shutter ............................................ 9

Setting of the External Trigger Shutter ....................... 9

Restart/Reset ........................................................... 11

To set Restart/Reset mode ....................................... 11

Timing Charts .......................................................... 13

When set to Mode 1 ................................................. 13

When set to Mode 2 ................................................. 19

Appendix

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 .................................................................. 23

XC-EU50CE ............................................................. 25

2

Overview

Overview

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.

Small scratches, dust or blemishes hardly visible to the naked eye can be captured as a clear image by combining the camera with a light source that has a wavelength of about 360 nm.

This model inherited compact size, rear panel mode switches from the XC-E series and is ideal for use in industrial applications.

External trigger shutter function (EIA: 1/4 to 1/10,000 seconds, CCIR: 1/4 to 1/8,000 seconds)

You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an external trigger. This function is useful for shooting a fast-moving object clearly.

Restart/Reset function

Inputting external HD and VD signals (2 VD or more) continuously can catch one image at an arbitrary point in time and control the stored CCD.

This function is used for long exposures and with strobe for frame image output.

Main Features

Various mode settings

Rear panel switches allow the following mode settings.

• Gain: Auto/Manual

•

γ compensation

• Synchronized input/output

• Potential accumulation: FRAME/FIELD

• 75

Ω termination

• Shutter: Normal/Trigger shutter

Body fixing

Mounting screw holes are provided in the reference plane on the lower surface of the body, allowing mounting with the absolute minimum deviation of the optical axis.

The connector complies with the new EIAJ

12-pin pin assignment

The new pin arrangement allows the connector to accept a trigger pulse and a WEN signal.

External synchronization

The camera module automatically determines whether to operate in interlace or non-interlace mode from the

HD (horizontal drive) and VD (vertical drive) signals input for external synchronization.

Internal sync signal output

You can output the HD and VD signals from the 12pin connector by changing the setting of the rear panel switch.

3

Overview

System Components

The XC-EU50/EU50CE Video Camera Module system comprises the following components.

Video camera module

XC-EU50/EU50CE Camera cables

CCXC-12P02N(2 m)

CCXC-12P05N(5 m)

CCXC-12P10N(10 m)

CCXC-12P25N(25 m)

Camera adaptor

DC-700/700CE

Tripod adaptor

VCT-333I

(Insulated type)

C-mount lens

VCL-50Y-M

Close-up ring kit

LO-77ERK

Connection Diagram

C-mount lens

VCL-50Y-M

XC-EU50/EU50CE

Tripod adaptor

VCT-333I

Camera cables

CCXC-12P02N

CCXC-12P05N

CCXC-12P10N

CCXC-12P25N

Camera adaptor

DC-700/700CE

(Conforms to new EIAJ and uses 12-pin assignment)

AC

VIDEO OUT

HD/VD

WEN

TRIG

Close-up ring kit

LO-77ERK

4

Overview

Location of Parts and Operation

Front/Top/Bottom

1 Lens mount (C-mount)

2

Reference holes

3

Reference holes/Tripod screw holes

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.

3 Reference holes/Tripod screw holes (bottom)

These precision screw holes are for locking the camera module. Locking the camera module using these holes secures the optical axis alignment.

You can install the camera on a tripod. To install on a tripod, you will need to install the VCT-333I tripod adaptor using the reference holes on the bottom of the camera.

5

Rear Panel

1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC power input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin)

2

Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch

Overview

5 75

Ω termination switch

3 Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob

4

HD/VD signal input/output 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. When a sync signal generator is connected to this connector, the camera module is synchronized with the external sync signals (HD/VD signals).

2 Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch

Shutter speed (bits 1–4):

Set an appropriate shutter speed. (Factory setting:

OFF)

Potential accumulation mode (bit 5):

(Factory setting: FRAME)

Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode switch

(bits 6–8):

(Factory setting: Normal)

γ compensation ON/OFF switch (bit 9):

Turn on this switch to enable the

γ compensation.

(Factory setting: OFF)

GAIN switch (bit 0):

This switch selects MGC (manual adjustment) or

AGC (automatic adjustment). (Factory setting:

MGC)

3 Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob

If you have selected MGC with the GAIN switch (DIP switch 2), this knob adjusts the gain. (Factory setting: twelve o’clock position)

Note

If you have selected FRAME using the Potential accumulation mode (DIP switch 2), set this knob to

MAX. (This is due to requirement CCD.)

4 HD/VD signal input/output switch

Set the switch to INT to output HD/VD signals from the camera module.

Set the switch to EXT to input HD/VD signals from an external unit. (Factory setting: EXT)

5 75

Ω termination switch

Turn this to OFF when not terminated. (Factory setting: ON)

6

Overview

VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignment

Rear panel

9

10

7

8

11

12

Pin No.

1

2

5

6

3

4

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)

External Sync (HD/VD)

Ground

+12 V DC



HD input (Ground)

HD input (Signal)

VD input (Signal)

—

—

—

—

VD input (Ground)

Restart/Reset

Ground

+12 V DC



HD input (Ground)

HD input (Signal)

Reset (Signal)

—

—

—

—

Reset (Ground)

Factory setting mode of rear panel

External trigger shutter

Ground

+12 V DC



HD input (Ground)

HD input (Signal)

VD input (Signal)

—

—

WEN output (Signal)

Trigger pulse input (Signal)

VD input (Ground)

1

4 3 2

Number

1

2

3

4

Switch name

Shutter speed (bits 1–4)

Potential accumulation mode (bit 5)

Shutter speed/ Restart reset/External trigger shutter

Mode setting DIP switch mode switch (bits 6–8)

γ compensation ON/OFF switch (bit 9)

GAIN switch (bit 0)

Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob

HD/VD signal input/output switch

75 Ω termination switch

Factory-setting mode

OFF

FRAME

Normal

OFF

MGC twelve o’clock position*

EXT

ON

* When the GAIN switch is set to “MGC” (Manual), you can change the gain level in a range from 0 to 18 dB.

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Mode Setting

Mode Setting

Specifications of the Input/Output

Input Phase Specifications of the External HD/VD

Specifications of the Trigger

Pulse

External

VD

EVEN,

Non Interlace

ODD

100 200

5 200

2

µsec to

1/4 sec

4 to 5.0 V

0 to 1.0 V

External HD

455 (454) 455 (454)

( ): CCIR

Unit: Clock

1Clk=69.84 nsec (EIA)

70.48 nsec (CCIR)

Make sure that the external HD/VD phases against the standard central phase are as shown in the figure above. Invalid signal input may cause an error in the internal reset.

When you restart/reset the camera or operate the camera by inputting an external trigger shutter pulse, the Vsync signal for the image is output 1 H later from the external VD.

Normal:

HD/VD continuous (EIA/CCIR frequencies:

Maintained. Timing: See the above figure.)

Restart/Reset and /External trigger shutter

HD continuous/VD (Reset): Any timing if the phase with HD is within the above range.

• Input impedance; 10 k

Ω or more.

• The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin

11 of a 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

• If you set the trigger pulse with the DIP switches, use the 100

µs to 1/4 sec pulse width.

Setting the external shutter speed with the trigger pulse width

Set all DIP switches (1 to 4 on the rear panel) to 0.

You can obtain an arbitrary shutter speed by setting the trigger pulse width to the range of 2

µsec to 250 msec.

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode) Mode 2 (Reset mode)

Specifications of the WEN

Output

250 H(EIA)

293 H(CCIR)

4.5 V

0 V

Exposure time = Trigger pulse width + 97

µsec (EIA)

Trigger pulse width + 120

µsec (CCIR)

Notes

• The DIP switch 5 position is optional. (The field setting is recommended.) The field setting can obtain a sensitivity that is twice that of the frame setting.

• If you input a new trigger pulse before the video signal output for the previous trigger pulse is output completely, an incorrect video signal will be output.

The amplitude level is the typical value when terminated with 10 k

Ω.

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Mode Setting

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

OFF

1/2000

1/125

1/4000

1/250

1/10000

(EIA)

1/8000

(CCIR)

1/500 1/1000

Flickerless*

(EIA: 1/100

CCIR: 1/120)

(Unit: second)

* If you set the mode to flickerless, the positions of DIP switches 1 to 3 are optional.

Notes

• The positions of DIP switches 6 and 7 are optional.

• The DIP switch 5 position is optional. (The field setting is recommended.) The field setting can obtain a sensitivity that is twice that of the frame setting.

External Trigger Shutter

By inputting an external trigger pulse, the camera is able to capture fast-moving objects clearly.

Set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel to Mode

1 or Mode 2 (See the table below).

When you set the trigger pulse width to 1/3 of a second or more, the output signal changes to the normal

VIDEO signal.

There are two modes for timing in which a video signal is obtained.

• Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

In this mode, a video signal synchronized with a VD signal is output after a trigger pulse is input.

– A video signal is synchronized with the external

VD signal when an external HD/VD signal is input.

– A video signal is synchronized with an internal VD signal when no external HD/VD signal is input.

• Mode 2 (Reset mode)

In this mode, an internal VD is reset, then an internal video signal is output after trigger pulse input after a certain period of time.

For details of each timing chart, see pages 13 to 20.

Setting of the External Trigger

Shutter

You can set the shutter speed with the DIP switches or using the trigger pulse width.

To set the shutter speed with the trigger pulse width, see page 8.

Using the DIP switches on the rear panel

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

1/100

(EIA)*

1/120

(CCIR)*

1/125 1/250 1/500

1/1000 1/2000 1/4000

1/10000

(EIA)

1/8000

(CCIR)

(Unit: second) 9

Mode 2 (Reset mode)

1/100

(EIA)*

1/120

(CCIR)*

1/125 1/250 1/500

1/1000 1/2000 1/4000

1/10000

(EIA)

1/8000

(CCIR)

(Unit: second)

* 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.

Mode Setting

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Mode Setting

Restart/Reset

To set Restart/Reset mode

The information on one screen can be extracted at any time by externally inputting a restart/reset signal (HD/

VD). To enter this mode, set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel of the camera as shown in the figure below. The setting is especially effective for the operation explained below.

Long exposure

The Restart/Reset function extends the CCD accumulation time, resulting in a highly sensitive image. This function is effective when you cannot gain satisfactory sensitivity under normal operating conditions, or when you want to observe a moving object. Extend the VD interval (T) period between external VD pulses.

Note

Some white spots may appear after a long exposure.

Sample input timing chart 1

EXT HD

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-EU50) Allowable frequency value ±1%,

15.625 kHz (XC-EU50CE) Allowable frequency value ±1%

EXT VD VD interval (T): 262.5 H or more (XC-EU50) and less than 1 second (Recommended),

312.5 H or more (XC-EU50CE) and less than 1 second (Recommended)

Four or more VD pulses are required.

T T T

Exposure time for the Odd field

Exposure time for the Even field

Frame Accumulation (Factory setting)

Video output

Invalid image

Odd image Even image

Valid frame image

Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.

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Sample input timing chart 2

EXT HD

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-EU50) Allowable frequency value ±1%,


EXT VD VD interval (T): 262.5 H or more (XC-EU50) and less than 1 second (Recommended),

312.5 H or more (XC-EU50CE) and less than 1 second (Recommended)


T

1/60 second

1/60 second




Video output

Odd image

Even image

Invalid image Valid frame image


Mode Setting

Frame image output with a strobe light

The factory setting for this camera is Frame

Accumulation. The images obtained when the normal continuous shutter or trigger shutter is used are field images (vertical resolution: 243 lines).

Using a strobe light and Restart/Reset mode, you can obtain bright frame images by synchronizing any strobe light. (Vertical resolution: 485 lines).

Sample input timing chart

EXT HD Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-EU50) Allowable frequency value ±1%,


EXT VD VD: 1/60 sec (XC-EU50), 1/50 sec (XC-EU50CE)


Strobe light




Video output

Odd image

Even image

Invalid image Valid frame image


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).

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Mode Setting

Timing Charts

When set to Mode 1

For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width

HD/VD input

◆ Continuous VD input

Trigger* 1

External HD* 1

External VD* 1

(Continuous

VD)

EXT-VD

Video out

1

External trigger shutter operation

2

Exposure time (Te)* 2 Exposure time (Te)* 2

T: T=under 10

µs* 4

T: T=under 10

µs* 4

1 2

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

TRG

EXT-VD

EXT-VD 65 µ s

10 µ s

Normal operation* 3

Trigger pulse width * 3

Mode transition state

External input inhibition area

(50 ms)


3

Exposure time (Te)* 2

* 5

10 µ s or more

3

*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to input both HD and VD signals.

*2 Exposure time (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 97

µsec (EIA)


µsec (CCIR)

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external trigger shutter operation is between 2

µs and 1/4 s.)

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger falling edge restores the external trigger shutter operation. In this case, the area between the falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external trigger input inhibition area.

There is no guarantee of operation for any trigger input selected in this period.

*4 If there is a falling edge on the external VD within a period of –65 to +10

µs from the falling trigger edge (1 and 2 in the figure), it is not defined whether the image is output for the external VD falling edge or the image is output for the next external VD falling edge. (1 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next external VD.

2 shows the image for the external VD.) In this case, see WEN since output of the image and WEN make up a pair. In any other cases, the image is output for the external VD falling edge after the trigger falling edge (3 in the figure).

*5 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is output.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is input before the image for the previous trigger is output.

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Mode Setting


HD/VD input

◆ Continuous HD input/Single VD input


Trigger* 1

External HD* 1

External VD* 1

(Single VD)

1


T: T=10

µs to 65 ms*

4

Video out

1

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

Normal operation* 3




(50 ms)


2

Exposure time

(Te)* 2

* 5

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR) min 10 µ s

2

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to input both HD and VD signals in this case. Input the signal so that the VD phase aligns with the HD falling edge.



µsec (EIA)


µsec (CCIR)


µs and 1/4 s.)

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. (By entering a continuous VD in this section, an image is output.)

The trigger falling edge restores the external trigger shutter operation. In this case, the area between the falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external trigger input inhibition area. There is no guarantee of operation for any trigger input selected in this period.

*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10

µs to

65 ms after the trigger falling edge (1 and 2 in the figure). There is no guarantee of operation when any other input is selected. If an invalid signal is input, the input is changed to a valid signal and, after several V signals, normal operation will resume.


Note

Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal make up a pair.


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Mode Setting


No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

Trigger* 1

Internal HD* 4

1


2



Video out

1

T: T=10

µs or more* 5

2

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

Normal operation* 3




(50 ms)


3

Exposure time

(Te)* 2

* 6

T: T=under 10

µs*

5

3

*1 This is a signal input from outside.



µsec (EIA)


µsec (CCIR)


µs and 1/4 s.)


There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers input in this period.

*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there is no external input and the HD/VD signal I/O switch on the rear panel is set to INT.

*5 In the external trigger operation, the image is output for the internal VD falling edge after the trigger falling edge (1 and 2 in the figure). If the period from the trigger falling edge to the internal

VD falling edge (T in the figure) is under 10

µs, there may be a delay of 1 VD in the output. (3 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next internal VD). In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up a pair. (The internal VD falling edge and the beginning of the equivalent pause in the V period of the SYNC have the same phase.)


Note


15

Mode Setting

For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches

HD/VD input

◆ Continuous VD input


Normal operation* 3

Trigger* 1

External HD* 1

1

100

µs to 250 ms


2


Trigger pulse width* 3

External VD* 1

(Continuous

VD)

T: T=under 10 ms* 4

Video out

1

T: T=10 ms or more* 4

2

WEN



(50 ms)


3

Exposure time

(Te)* 2

T: T=10 ms or more* 4

3

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. The continuous

VD frequency is one field. Make sure you input

HD and VD at the same time.

*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the setting of the DIP switches.

For details, see Page 9.



*4 An image is output when an external VD signal falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2 and 3 in the figure). If the period from the trigger rising edge to the external VD falling edge (T in the figure) is under 10 ms, there may be a delay of

1 VD in the output. (1 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next external VD). In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up a pair.

Note


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Mode Setting


HD/VD input

◆ Continuous HD input/Single VD input

Trigger* 1

External HD* 1

External VD* 1

(Single VD)


1

100

µs to 250 ms


T: T=10 ms to 75 ms* 4

Video out

1

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

Normal operation* 3




(50 ms)


2

Exposure time

(Te)* 2 min.10 ms

2

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to input both HD and VD signals in this case. Input the signal so that the VD phase aligns with the HD falling edge.



*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. (By entering a continuous VD in this section, an image is output.)

The trigger falling edge restores the external trigger shutter operation. In this case, the area between the falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external trigger input inhibition area. There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers input in this period.

*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10

ms to

75 ms after the trigger rising edge (1 and 2 in the figure). There is no guarantee of operation when any other input is selected. If an invalid signal is input, the input is changed to a valid signal, and after several V signals, normal operation will resume.

Note

Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal make up a pair.


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Mode Setting


No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

Trigger* 1


Normal operation* 3

1

100

µs to 250 ms


2





(50 ms)


3

Exposure time

(Te)* 2

Internal VD* 4

Video out

T: T=under 10 m s* 5

1

T: T=10 m s or more* 5

2

T: T=10 m s or more* 5

3

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside.





*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there is no external input and the HD/VD signal input/output switch on the rear panel is set to INT.

*5 An image is output when an internal VD signal falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2 and 3 in the figure). If the period from the trigger rising edge to the internal VD falling edge

(T in the figure) is under 10 ms, it is not defined whether the image is output for the internal VD falling edge or the image is output for the next internal VD falling edge. (1 in the figure shows that the image is output for the next internal VD).

In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up a pair.

(The internal VD falling edge and the beginning of the equivalent pause in the V period of the

SYNC have the same phase.)

Note


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Mode Setting

When set to Mode 2



Trigger* 1


Video out

WEN

1 H to 2 H * 4

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

Normal operation* 3



(50 ms)



Exposure time

(Te)* 2

* 5

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

1 H to 2 H * 4

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. The operation is not guaranteed for shorter frequencies. If invalid data is input, normal operation is resumed several

Vs after entering the correct data.



µsec (EIA)


µsec (CCIR)


µs and 1/4 s.)



*4 A VD signal is generated after 1 H to 2 H from the trigger falling edge, then the image is output synchronized with the VD generation.


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Mode Setting


Trigger* 1


100

µs to 250 ms


Normal operation* 3



(50 ms)



Exposure time

(Te)* 2

Video out

WEN

T* 4

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

T* 4

*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. If invalid data is input, normal operation is resumed several Vs after entering the correct data.





*4 The image is output at the shortest timing from the trigger rising edge according to the DIP switch setting.

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Appendix

Appendix

Specifications

Image pickup device

1/2type interline transfer CCD

Number of effective pixels

Cell size

Chip size

XC-EU50: 768 (H)

× 494 (V)

XC-EU50CE: 752 (H)

× 582 (V)

XC-EU50: 8.4 (H)

× 9.8 (V) µm

XC-EU50CE: 8.6 (H)

× 8.3 (V) µm

XC-EU50: 7.95 (H)

× 6.45 (V) mm

XC-EU50CE: 7.95 (H)

× 6.45 (V) mm

CCD horizontal driving frequency

XC-EU50: 14.318 MHz

XC-EU50CE: 14.187 MHz

CCD vertical driving frequency

XC-EU50: 15.734 kHz ± 1%

XC-EU50CE: 15.625 kHz ± 1%

Signal system XC-EU50: EIA

XC-EU50CE: CCIR

Lens mount

Flange back

C-mount

17.526 mm ( 23 /

32

inches)

(light wavelength: 360 nm)

Synchronization system

Internal/External

(Selected automatically)

External synchronization input/output

HD/VD (2 to 5 Vp-p)

* Automatically selected according to the existence of an input signal when the selection switch on the rear panel has been set to EXT.

Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization

Jitter

Scanning system

±1% (in horizontal synchronous frequency)

Within ±50 nsec

XC-EU50: 525 lines

XC-EU50CE: 625 lines

2:1 interlace/noninterlace

(automatically switched according to input signal)

Horizontal resolution

XC-EU50: 570 TV lines

S/N ratio

GAIN

XC-EU50CE: 560 TV lines

60 dB

AGC/Manual

(Can be selected using the DIP switch on the rear panel)

Gamma compensation

ON/OFF

(Can be selected using the

DIP switch on the rear panel)

Electronic shutter XC-EU50: 1/100 to 1/10,000 second

XC-EU50CE: 1/120 to 1/10,000 second

External trigger shutter

XC-EU50: 1/4 to 1/10,000 second

XC-EU50CE: 1/4 to 1/8,000 second

* Can be changed using the trigger pulse width or set using the DIP switches on the rear panel.

Power requirement

DC +12 V (+9.0 V to 16 V)

Power consumption

1.6 W

Operating temperature

–5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)

Performance assurance temperature

0 °C to +30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F)

Operating humidity

20 to 80% (Non-condensing)

Storage humidity

20 to 95% (Non-condensing)

Vibration resistance

10 G

(For 20 minutes in the X,Y and Z directions at 20 to 200 Hz)

Shock resistance 70 G

Outside dimensions

29 (W)

× 29 (H) × 32 (D) mm

(1 3 /

16

(W)

× 1

3 /

16

(H)

× 1

5 /

16

(D) inches)

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Weight

Standards

Other

Accessories

50 g (2 oz)

UL1492, FCC Class A Digital

Device, CE (EN50081-2

+EN50082-2), AS3548 (Class A)

Restart/Reset function

Frame or field accumulation can be selected.

New EIAJ compliance 12-pin connector pin assignment

External trigger shutter

Lens mount cap (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Dimensions

XC-EU50/EU50CE

Appendix

Spectral Sensitivity

Characteristics

(Typical Value)

Relative sensitivity

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.0

300 320 340 360 380 400 420

Wavelength (nm)

Note

The lens characteristics and light source characteristics are excluded.

Top

2-M2 deep 2.5

C0.5

4.5

Side

C0.5

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.

XC-EU50

10

C0.5

6.5

32

Bottom

5.5

1.7

8.0

6.5

22

Front

4-M2 deep 2.5

29

Unit: mm (inches)

22

Appendix

CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart

XC-EU50

Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart

HD

91 (6.36

µs)

40 77 22 3 15

CCD output signal

69.8 ns

Dummy bits

Optical black portion

Horizontal transfer stop period


Horizontal blanking period (11.0

µs)

Camera video output signal

(Typical value)

752

Effective total pixels 768

Output video period

21

(1.47 µs)

HSYNC

70

(4.89 µs)

67 (4.68

µs)

752 (52.5

µs)

One horizontal scanning period (1 H) 910 (63.56

µs)

* Values without units indicate the clock counts.

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Appendix

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced frame accumulation)

Odd field (262.5 H) Even field (262.5 H)

VD

CCD output signal


9 H 253.5 H

1 3 5 7 9

9 H 253.5 H

2 4 6 8

1 8 6 4

Empty transfer


242.5

2 8 6 3.5

Empty transfer


242.5

Vertical blanking period (20 H)


* The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced field accumulation)


VD

9 H 253.5 H 9 H 253.5 H

CCD output signal


1 8 6 4

Empty transfer


242.5

1 8 6 3.5

Empty transfer


242.5




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Appendix

XC-EU50CE

Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart

HD

98

(6.91 µs)

40 91 22 3 15

CCD output signal

70.5 ns

Dummy bits


Horizontal transfer stop period


Horizontal blanking period (12.1 µs)


(Typical value)

736

Effective total pixels 752

Output video period

21

(1.48 µs)

HSYNC

70

(4.93 µs)

81 (5.71

µs)

736 (51.9

µs)

One horizontal scanning period (1 H) 908 (64.0

µs)

* Values without units indicate the clock counts.

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Appendix

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced frame accumulation)


VD

CCD output signal


7.5 H 305 H

1 3 5 7 9

7.5 H 305 H

2 4 6 8

1 14 6 3.5

Empty transfer


287.5

2 14 6 3

Empty transfer


287.5




Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced field accumulation)


VD

7.5 H 305 H 7.5 H 305 H

CCD output signal

287.5

287.5


1 14 6 3.5

Empty transfer


1 14 6 3

Empty transfer





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Appendix

Sony reserves the right to change specifications of the products and discontinue products without notice.

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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Sony XC-EU50CE Film Camera Technical Manual

CCD Black-and-White

Video Camera Module

Technical Manual

Overview

Mode Setting

Appendix

Overview

Main Features

System Components

Connection Diagram

Location of Parts and Operation

Front/Top/Bottom

Rear Panel

Mode Setting

Specifications of the Input/Output

Input Phase Specifications of the External HD/VD

Specifications of the Trigger

Pulse

Specifications of the WEN

Output

Normal Shutter

Setting of the Normal Shutter

External Trigger Shutter

Setting of the External Trigger

Shutter

Restart/Reset

To set Restart/Reset mode

Timing Charts

When set to Mode 1

When set to Mode 2

Appendix

Specifications

Dimensions

XC-EU50/EU50CE

Spectral Sensitivity

Characteristics

(Typical Value)

Recommended light source

CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart

XC-EU50

XC-EU50CE

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KP-F1

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Frequently Answers and Questions

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