SONY XC-ST50/50CE

CCD B/W VIDEO
CAMERA MODULE
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
User’s
Guide
(Ver. 1.0) — English —
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
Table of Contents
OUTLINE ................................................................................................................. 1
MAIN FEATURES .................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON .......................................................................... 2
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................... 2
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 3
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ....................................................................................... 4
LOCATION OF PARTS AND OPERATION ............................................................. 5
PHASE CONDITIONS OF EXTERNAL SYNCHRONIZATION ................................ 6
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER ........................................................................................ 7
RESTART RESET (R.R) ........................................................................................ 10
FRAME IMAGE OUTPUT WITH STROBE LIGHT ................................................ 12
OUTPUT WAVEFORM TIMING CHART (XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA)) ........... 13
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 ....................... 17
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2 ....................... 23
DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................ 25
SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL VALUE) ..................... 26
COMPARISON OF SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL VALUE) .... 26
VARIOUS LENS SELECTION ............................................................................... 27
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
OUTLINE
The XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE are compact, lightweight, black-and-white camera modules of a new
concept, which are produced as input devices for image processing by using the latest technology. These models
inherit the basic functions of the XC-75 (installing a 1/2-inch CCD) and the XC-73 (installing a 1/3-inch CCD),
which are used in various types of devices and systems and win popularity in the machine vision field. The XCST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE provides an external trigger shutter that can catch a high-speed moving subject
using an external signal. This enables a still image to be read in arbitrary timing. These two models are compatible
with each other, thereby functioning in the same cabinet and by the same operation. The user can select a model
according to the conditions of subjects and optical conditions. In addition, the XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE
enable functions to be set on the rear panel for improved operability and have an internal configuration which
implements significant shock and vibration resistance, allowing easy incorporation into machine vision equipment.
MAIN FEATURES
1/2", 1/3" IT CCD
External trigger shutter function
(XC-ST50/ST30: 1/4 to 1/10,000 seconds,
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 1/4 to 1/8,000 seconds)
Inputting the trigger pulse gives one still image. This feature allows the capture of high-speed moving object.
Restart Reset (R.R) function
Inputting HD and VD signals (2 VD or more) continuously from the outside can catch one image at arbitrary time
and control the exposure time of CCD.
This function is used for long exposures and strobe with frame image output.
Synchronization system: Internal/external HD/VD, and VS
(VS is used only during external synchronization.)
Inputting an HD/VD signal from the outside automatically establishes external synchronization.
This function is effective for controlling multiple cameras efficiently from the external system.
Setting each mode on rear panel:
The setting of each mode can be changed by selecting DIP and rotary switch.
Almost all switches are located on the rear panel. This feature permits easy setting after equipment is installed.
Compact and lightweight
C-mount
Excellent shock and vibration resistance
Compatibility
These models are the same in the size and functions as the XC-ST70. They can be operated in the same way as
the XC-ST70 (installing 2/3-inch CCD). Therefore, they provide high compatibility.
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The components making up the system based on XC-ST50/ST50CE or XC-ST30/ST30CE video camera are as
follows.
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N (2 m)
CCXC-12P05N (5 m)
CCXC-12P10N (10 m)
CCXC-12P25N (25 m)
Video camera module
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
Junction box
JB-77
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I (Isolated type)
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
C-mount lenses
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-12YM
VCL-08YM
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON
XC-ST30
XC-73
1/2-inch interline transfer CCD 1/2-inch interline transfer CCD
XC-ST50
1/3-inch interline transfer CCD
1/3-inch interline transfer CCD
Effective picture elements
768 (H) x494 (V)
768 (H) x494 (V)
768 (H) x494 (V)
768 (H) x494(V)
Lens mount
C mount
C mount
C mount
C mount
Scanning system
2:1 interlaced
2:1 interlaced
2:1 interlaced
2:1 interlaced
Sensitivity
400 lx F8
400 lx F4
400 lx F8
400 lx F4
Minimum
0.3 lx
3.0 lx
0.3 lx
3.0 lx
S/N ratio
60db
56db
56db
56db
Normal shutter
1/100 to 1/10,000
1/100 to 1/10,000
1/100 to 1/10,000
1/100 to 1/10,000
External trigger
1/4 to 1/10,000
1/100 to 1/1,600
1/4 to 1/10,000
1/100 to 1/1,600
shutter
Can be changed by the
Can be changed by the
Can be changed by the
Can be changed by the
trigger pulse width or rear
trigger and VD. Internal
trigger pulse width or
trigger and VD. Internal
panel switch.
setting needs to be changed.
rear panel switch.
setting needs to be changed.
Image device
XC-75
illuminance
Dimensions
44 (W) x29 (H) x57.5 (D) mm 44 (W) x29 (H) x71 (D) mm
44 (W) x29 (H) x57.5 (D) mm 44 (W) x29 (H) x71 (D) mm
Mass
110 g
140 g
110 g
140 g
Shock resistance
10G (in the X, Y, and Z
7G (in the X, Y, and Z
10G (in the X, Y, and Z
7G (in the X, Y, and Z
directions at 20 to 200 Hz)
directions at 11 to 200 Hz)
directions at 20 to 200 Hz)
directions at 11 to 200 Hz)
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
*
Gain
Gamma correction
AGC/Manual/Fixed
(Can be selected using the
switch on the rear panel.)
ON/OFF
(Can be selected using the
switch on the rear panel.)
Electronic shutter
XC-ST50/ST30:
1/100 to 1/10,000 seconds
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 1/120 to 1/10,000 seconds
External trigger shutter
XC-ST50/ST30:
1/4 to 1/10,000 seconds
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 1/4 to 1/8,000 seconds
Set using the DIP switch on the rear panel, or
continuously variable with the trigger pulse width.
Supply voltage
+12 VDC (+10.5 V to 15V)
Power consumption
XC-ST50/50CE: 2.0 W
XC-ST30/30CE: 1.9 W
Operating temperature
–5 ˚C to +45 ˚C
Storage temperature
–30 ˚C to +60 ˚C
Performance assurance temperature
0 ˚C to +40 ˚C
Operating humidity
20 to 80 % (Non-condensing)
Storage humidity
20 to 95 % (Non-condensing)
Vibration resistance
10G
(For 20 minutes in the X, Y, and
Z directions at 20 to 200 Hz)
Shock resistance
70G
Outside dimensions
44(W) x 29(H) x 57.5(D) mm
Weight
110 g
Standards
UL1492, FCC Class A Digital
Device, and CE (EN50081-2 +
EN50082-2)
Other
Restart Reset function
Frame or field integration can be
selected.
Conforms to new 12-pin EIAJ
assignment.
Accessories
Lens mount cap (1)
Instruction Manual (1)
*
External synchronization for each mode
Mode
Internal sync
External sync
HD/VD
VS
Normal
Normal shutter
External trigger
shutter
Image pickup device
XC-ST50/50CE:
1/2-inch interline transfer CCD
XC-ST30/30CE:
1/3-inch interline transfer CCD
Number of effective pixels
XC-ST50/ST30:
768(H) x 494(V)
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 752(H) x 582(V)
CCD horizontal driving frequency
XC-ST50/ST30:
14.318 MHz
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 14.187 MHz
CCD vertical driving frequency
XC-ST50/ST30:
15.734 kHz
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 15.625 kHz
Signal system
EIA/CCIR
Cell size
XC-ST50:
8.4(H) x 9.8(V) um
XC-ST50CE:
8.6(H) x 8.3(V) um
XC-ST30:
6.35(H) x7.4(V) um
XC-ST30CE:
6.5(H) x6.25(V) um
Lens mount
C mount
Flange back
17.526 mm
Synchronization system
Internal/external
(Selected automatically)
External sync input/output
HD/VD (2 to 5 Vp-p)
VS (Sync level: 0.3 Vp-p+0.3V )
–0.15 V
Automatically selected according
to the existence of an input signal
when the selection switch on the
rear panel is set to EXT.
Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization
±1%
(in horizontal synchronous frequency)
Jitter
Within ± 50 nsec
Scanning system
2:1 interlaced
Non-interlaced
(during external sync input)
Horizontal resolution
XC-ST50/ST30:
570 TV lines
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE: 560 TV lines
Sensitivity
XC/ST50/50CE:
400 lx F8 (r=ON,0 dB)
XC/ST30/30CE:
400 lx F5.6 (r=ON,0 dB)
S/N ratio
XC-ST50/50CE:
60 dB/58dB
XC-ST30/30CE:
56 dB/54dB
Minimum illuminance 0.3 lx (F1.4, AGC ON)
×
Mode 1
Mode 2
Restart Reset
Trigger signal
generates an
internal VD
(single) signal.
×
×
×
×
: Can be used.
×: Cannot be used.
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD*1
VS*2
WEN
TRIG
C-mount lens
VCL-08Y-M
Camera adaptor
DC-700/CE
(Conforms to new EIAJ and uses 12-pin assignment.)
VCL-12Y-M
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
VCL-16Y-M
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD*1
VS*2
Camera cable
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N
Camera adaptor
DC-777/CE
(No trigger input terminal is provided.)
VCL-25Y-M
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD*1
VS*2
VCL-50Y-M
LO-77ERK
Camera adaptor
DC-77RR/CE
(No trigger input terminal is provided.)
Close-up ring kit
HD/VD signal cannot be used simultaneously with a VS signal.
*1:2: An
A VS signal cannot be used simultaneously with an HD/VD signal.
*
Note
: All functions of the XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE cannot
be used when using DC-777/CE, DC-77RR/CE, and JB-77.
Refer to the table shown below.
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
Normal
Normal shutter
Restart Reset (R.R)
Restart Reset (R.R)
+
shutter
External trigger shutter
DC-777/CE
DC-77RR/CE
JB-77
×
×
×
: Can be used.
×: Cannot be used.
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DC +12 V
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD*1
VS*2
Junction box
JB-77
(No trigger input terminal is provided.)
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
LOCATION OF PARTS AND OPERATION
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
1 Lens mount section
2
A commercial C-mount lens as well as a
Sony standard lens can be used.
(XC-ST50 model)
2 Camera mounting reference hole
CCD
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VIDEO CAMERA MODULE
1
These screw holes are positionned with
high precision related to CCD sensor.
3 Screw hole for tripod adaptor mounting
(VCT-ST70I)
XC-ST50
4 12-pin multi-connector
DC IN/SYNC (DC power/sync signal input)
23
5 BNC connector
VIDEO OUT
3
6 7
4
6 γ correction
ON/OFF selector switch
7 Internal/external sync selector
switch
5
The camera operates with internal synchronization when there is no external
sync input signal in the EXT position.
In this case, an HD/VD signal is not output from the 12-pin multi-connector.
8
A
412-pin multi-connector
B
=
9
External HD/VD
Pin No. synchronization
8 Trigger polarity selector switch
Internal HD/VD
synchronization
External VS
synchronization
1
GND
GND
GND
9 75 Ω termination selector switch
2
+12 V
+12 V
+12 V
0 Selection DIP switch
3
GND
GND
GND
4
VIDEO output
VIDEO output
VIDEO output
GND
GND
GND
5
6
7
External HD input Internal HD output
1
*
GND
9
10
–
External VD input Internal VD output
8
–
*
2
WEN output
VS
GND
–
*
2
WEN output
A GAIN switch
–
*
2
WEN output
11
TRIG input
TRIG input
TRIG input
12
GND
GND
GND
Corresponding
No.
Switch
Factory-setting
mode
6
γ correction ON/OFF selector switch
OFF
7
Internal/external sync selector switch
EXT
8
Trigger polarity selector switch
9
75 Ω termination selector switch
+
ON
Selection DIP switch
1, 2, 3, 4: Selects the Shutter speed.
5: Selects the field and frame integration.
6, 7, 8: Selects the normal shutter, external trigger shutter, and restart/reset.
A
GAIN switch
Switches 1 to 4:
Selects the shutter speed.
Switch 5: Selects the frame or field
Switches 6 to 8:
Selects the normal shutter,
external trigger shutter, and
restart/reset.
GND
input VD signal is required when the restart/reset mode is used.
*1:2: An
A WEN output signal is valid only in the external trigger shutter mode.
*
• Factory-setting mode of rear panel
0
This switch can select the polarity (negative or positive) of a trigger pulse.
OFF
(All set to
the left.)
FIX
A: Outputs a fixed-level video signal according to the brightness of a subject. (Variable range: 0 to 18 dB)
F: Fixed gain 0 dB
M: Variable gain (Manual)
M (during factory setting):
Adjusted so that all XC-ST50/50CEs
or XC-ST30/30CEs are the same in
sensitivity (set by Sony’s standard
value) according to the deviation in
sensitivity of CCD.
Valid when multiple XC-ST50/50CEs
or XC-ST30/30CEs are used for an
identical subject.
B Volume control switch
This switch can be changed in the range
of 0 to 18 dB when the GAIN switch is set
to “M”.
During factory setting, this switch is adjusted to the fixed sensitivity for a standard subject.
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
PHASE CONDITIONS OF EXTERNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION
External synchronization for each mode
• For normal video/normal shutter
Continuous HD/VD signal (should conform to EIA and CCIR frequencies in the timing shown in the figure below.)
• For Restart Reset (RR)/external trigger shutter
Continuous HD signal. The phase between VD (reset) and HD signals is as specified in the figure below in any
timing.
Phase conditions
The phase relation between external input HD and VD signals should be set as shown below with respect to the
specified center phase.
5
EXT-VD
ODD
(EVEN)
100
200
200
EVEN
(ODD)
EXT-HD
455 (454)
455 (454)
Unit: Clock
The operation in parentheses refers to XC-ST50CE/ST30CE.
1 CLK = 69.84 n sec (XC-ST50/ST30)
= 70.48 n sec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
Note : The synchronized VD signals are delayed for 1H at HD/VD external synchronization mode, while
there is no VD signal delay at VS external synchronization mode.
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER
Two types of electronic shutter are provided “normal shutter and external trigger shutter”.
The electronic shutter speed and type can be set using the DIP switch on the rear panel.
DIP switch on the rear panel
Rear panel
DIP switch
Switches 1 to 4: Selects the shutter speed.
Switch 5:
Selects the frame or field integration.
Switches 6 to 8: Selects the normal shutter, external trigger shutter, and Restart Reset.
Normal shutter
This mode provides continuous video output with the electronic shutter selected by switches to clearly capture a
high-speed moving object.
Setting of normal shutter speed
Switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Note
Shutter
Off
1/125
1/250
1/500
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1/1000
1/2000
1/4000
1/10000
*Flickerless
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
–
–
1
sec for
XC-ST50/ST30 (EIA)
and 1/120 sec for
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1: ON
0: OFF
–: Any
0
0
1
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
–
–
–
–
–
–
mode, the normal
* In the flickerless
shutter speed is 1/100
: It is recommended to set DIP switch 5 for field selection. (The field selection is about two times in sensitivity as high as the frame selection.)
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER
External trigger shutter
By inputting an external trigger, a high-speed moving subject can be caught at an exact position.
Set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel to mode 1 or 2. (Refer to the table below.)
When the trigger pulse width is 1/3 sec or more, the output signal is switched to a 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, a video signal is output from a trigger pulse after a certain period of time.
For more details of each timing chart, refer to pages 16 to 23.
Setting of external trigger shutter speed
There are two ways to set the shutter speed.
• Using DIP switch on the rear panel
Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)
Switch
*1/100
1/125
1/250
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
–
–
–
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1/500
1/1000
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1/2000
1/4000
**1/10000
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1/2000
1/4000
**1/10000
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
6
0
0
1
Mode 2 (Reset mode)
Switch
*1/100
1/125
1/250
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
–
–
–
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1/500
1/1000
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
*
The external trigger shutter speed is set to
1/100 sec for XC-ST50/ST30(EIA) and 1/120
sec for XC-ST50CE/30CE(CCIR).
external trigger shutter speed is set to
** The
1/10000 sec for XC-ST50/ST30(EIA) and
1/8000 sec for XC-ST50CE/30CE(CCIR).
1: ON
0: OFF
–: Any
• Using trigger pulse width
Set all of DIP switches 1 to 4 on the rear panel to 0.
• An arbitrary shutter speed can be obtained by setting the trigger pulse width to the range of 2 µsec to 250
msec.
Exposure time = Trigger pulse width + 97 µsec (XC-ST50/ST30)
Mode 1
Mode 2
Switch
(Non-reset mode) (Reset mode)
120 µsec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Note
1: ON
0: OFF
: 1. lt is recommended to set DIP switch 5 for field selection.
(The field selection is about two times in sensitivity as high as the frame selection.)
2. After a trigger pulse is input, a new trigger pulse must not be input before the video
signal obtained by the trigger pulse has been output.
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
ELECTRONIC SHUTTER
Specifications of trigger pulse
When using a trigger pulse like shown below, set the TRIG polarity selector switch on the rear panel to + :
A
B
T
A: 2 to 5.0 V
B: 0 to 0.6 V
T: 2 µs to 1/4 s, 100 µs to 1/4 s when setting the shutter speed using DIP switch
When using a trigger pulse like shown below, set the TRIG polarity selector switch on the rear panel to – :
A
B
T
A: 4.0 to 5.0 V
B:
0 to 2.0 V
T: 2 µs to 1/4 s, 100 µs to 1/4 s when setting the shutter speed using DIP switch
*
*
Input impedance: 10 kΩ or more
The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin 11 of a 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
Specifications of WEN (Write ENable Pulse)
A
B
T
A: 5.0 V
B: 0 V
T: 15.875 ms (XC-ST50/30), 18.752 ms (XC-ST50CE/30CE)
*
Output impedance: 10 kΩ or more
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
RESTART RESET (R.R)
The information on one screen can be extracted at any time by inputting a restart/reset signal (HD/VD) from the
outside. To enter this mode, set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel of a camera as shown in the table below.
The setting is especially effective for the following operation.
Switch
Restart Reset (R.R)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1: ON
0: OFF
Long exposure
A high-sensitivity image is obtained by extending the exposure time of the CCD when satisfactory sensitivity
cannot be obtained under ordinary operating conditions or when observing the trail of a moving object.
The exposure time is determined by the VD interval (T) period between external VD pulses as follows.
• Timing and conditions
Example 1 of Long exposure
EXT HD
EXT VD
Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allowable frequency value ±1%
VD interval(T): 262.5H or more (XC-ST50/ST30), 312.5H or more (XC-ST50CE/30CE) and 1 second or less (Recommended)
Four or more VD pulses are required.
T
T
T
Exposure time for Odd field
Exposure time for Even field
Video output
Odd image
Invalid 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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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
RESTART RESET (R.R)
Example 2 of long exposure
EXT HD
Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allowable frequency value ±1%
EXT VD
VD interval(T): 262.5H or more (XC-ST50/ST30), 312.5H or more (XC-ST50CE/30CE) and 1 second or less (Recommended)
Four or more VD pulses are required.
T
1/60 second
1/60 second
Odd image
Even image
Exposure time for Odd field
Exposure time for Even field
Video output
Invalid 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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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
FRAME IMAGE OUTPUT WITH STROBE LIGHT
A full frame image with vertical resolution of 485 lines (XC-ST50/ST30) or 575 lines (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE) can be
obtained with a strobe light by firing the strobe when the exposure time of the two fields overlap.
• Timing and conditions
<Timing chart by restart/reset>
EXT HD
Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allowable frequency value ±1%
EXT VD
VD: XC-ST50/ST30 (1/60 sec), XC-ST50CE/30CE (1/50 sec) Four or more VD pulses are required.
Strobe light
Exposure time for Odd field
Exposure time for Even field
Video output
Odd image
Invalid 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.
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
12
: For best performance, it is recommended not to flash between VD and VD + 10H (XC-ST50/ST30)/
16H (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE).
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
OUTPUT WAVEFORM TIMING CHART (XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA))
Timing chart of horizontal output waveform
HD
91 (6.36 µs)
40
77
22
3
15
752
CCD
output
signal
Effective total pixel
768
Dummy
pixel
69.8 ns
Optical black
portion
Horizontal transfer stop period
Optical black portion
Horizontal blanking period (11.0 µs)
Camera video
output signal
(Typical value)
Output video period
67 (4.68 µs)
21 HSYNC
(1.47 µs) 70
(4.89 µs)
752 (52.5 µs)
One horizontal scanning period (1 H)
910 (63.56 µs)
Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced frame integration)
Even field (262.5 H)
Odd field (262.5 H)
VD
9H
9H
253.5 H
253.5 H
494
492
490
493
491
489
494
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8
CCD
output
signal
1
Camera
video
output
signal
8
6
4
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Vertical blanking
period (20 H)
242.5
2
8
6
3.5
242.5
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Vertical blanking
period (20 H)
13
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
ELECTRONIC
OUTPUT
WAVEFORM
SHUTTER
TIMING CHART (XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA))
Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced field integration)
Even field (262.5 H)
Odd field (262.5 H)
VD
xc
14
8
6
4
242.5
7+8
5+6
3+4
1+2
1
253.5 H
494
492+493
490+491
488+489
8+9
6+7
4+5
2+3
1
CCD
output
signal
Camera
video
output
signal
9H
253.5 H
493+494
491+492
489+490
9H
1
8
6
3.5
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Vertical blanking
period (20 H)
Vertical blanking
period (20 H)
242.5
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
OUTPUT WAVEFORM TIMING CHART (XC-ST50CE (CCIR)/XC-ST30CE (CCIR))
Timing chart of horizontal output waveform
HD
98
(6.91 µs)
40
91
22
3
15
736
CCD
output
signal
Effective total pixel 752
Dummy
pixel
70.5 ns
Optical black
portion
Horizontal transfer stop period
Optical black portion
Horizontal blanking period (12.1 µs)
Output video period
Camera video
output signal
(Typical value)
81 (5.71 µs)
21 HSYNC
(1.48 µs) 70
(4.93 µs)
736 (51.9 µs)
One horizontal scanning period (1 H)
908 (64.0 µs)
Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced frame integration)
Odd field (312.5 H)
Even field (312.5 H)
VD
305 H
7.5 H
14
6
3.5
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Vertical blanking
period (25 H)
287.5
582
580
1
Camera
video
output
signal
581
579
1 3 5 7 9
CCD
output
signal
305 H
7.5 H
2 4 6 8
2
14
6
3
287.5
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Vertical blanking
period (25 H)
15
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
ELECTRONIC
OUTPUT
WAVEFORM
SHUTTER
TIMING CHART (XC-ST50CE (CCIR)/XC-ST30CE (CCIR))
Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced field integration)
Odd field (312.5 H)
Even field (312.5 H)
VD
305 H
16
14
6
3.5
287.5
7+8
5+6
3+4
1+2
1
Camera
video
output
signal
582
580+581
578+579
8+9
6+7
4+5
2+3
1
CCD
output
signal
305 H
7.5 H
581+582
579+580
7.5 H
1
14
6
3
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Empty
transfer
Optical black portion
Vertical blanking
period (25 H)
Vertical blanking
period (25 H)
287.5
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1
(NON-RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using TRG width
HD/VD input
• Continuous HD/VD input
*3
External trigger shutter operation
1
Normal operation
2
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
3
*1 Trigger
1/3 s or more
*2
Exposure time Te
*2
*4
*4 T : T = Under 65 µs to under +10 µs
T : T = Under 65 µs to under +10 µs
*2
Exposure time Te
*1 External HD
Exposure
time Te
*1 External VD
(Continuous
VD)
EXT-VD
10 µs or more
+10 µs
–65 µs
Video out
1
2
3
*5
WEN
250H (XC-ST50/30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE)
TRG
EXT-VD
EXT-VD
65 µs
10 µs
*1:
*2:
This is a signal input from the outside. Be sure to input both HD and VD signals in this case.
*3:
The normal operation state is engaged when the trigger high period exceeds 1/3sec. The external trigger
shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. 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. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
*4:
In all cases the WEN signal indicates when a valid image is available. Normally, an image is output after
the external falling edge. If the falling edge of the trigger is very close to the falling edge of the external VD,
there may be a delay of 1VD in the output. The period of uncertainty is when the falling edge of VD is
between 65 µs before or 10 µs after the falling edge of the trigger.
*5:
When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is
output.
Te = Trigger width + 97 µs (XC-ST50/30)
Te = Trigger width + 120 µs (XC-ST50CE/30CE)
(The trigger width should be between 2 µs and 1/4 s)
Exposure time Te
Note : An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using TRG width
HD/VD input
• Continuous HD input and single VD input
*3
External trigger shutter operation
Normal operation
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
1
3
*1 Trigger
1/3 s or more
*2
*1
Exposure time Te
*2
Exposure
time Te
External HD
*1 External VD
(Single VD)
*4
min 10 µs
T : T = 10 µs to 100 ms
Video out
1
3
*5
WEN
250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
*1:
This is a signal input from the outside. Be sure to input both HD and VD signals in this case. Make the
phase of the VD signal coincide with the falling edge of the HD signal during input operation.
*2:
Exposure time Te
*3:
The normal operation state is engaged when the trigger high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that the external
trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. 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.
During the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
*4:
Be sure to input an external VD signal between 10 µs and 100 ms from the falling edge of a trigger pulse
(as shown by 1 and 2 in the figure). For the input (except described above), the operation cannot be
ensured. If the external VD signal is not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is
engaged several V after a change in input operation under the prescribed conditions.
*5:
When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is
output.
Te = Trigger width + 97 µs (XC-ST50/ST30)
Te = Trigger width + 120 µs (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
(The trigger width should be between 2 µs and 1/4 s)
Note : An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.
18
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using TRG width
No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)
*3
External trigger shutter operation
1
Normal operation
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
2
3
*1 Trigger
1/3 s or more
*2
Exposure time Te
*2
*2
Exposure time Te
Exposure
time Te
*4 Interrnal VD
*5
Video out
1
T : T = 10 µs or more
*5
2
T : T = Under 10 µs
3
*6
WEN
250H (XC-ST50/ST30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
*1:
*2:
This is a signal input from the outside.
*3:
The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external
trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
*4:
*5:
An internal VD signal is output by setting the INT/EXT switch on the rear panel to INT.
*6:
Exposure time Te
Te = Trigger width + 97 µs (XC-ST50/ST30)
Te = Trigger width + 120 µs (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
During external trigger shutter operation, an image is output when an internal VD signal falls after a trigger
pulse falls (as shown by 1 and 2 in the figure). However, if the time (T in the figure) between the falling
edges of a trigger pulse and internal VD signal is under 10 µs, an image is output when the internal VD
signal or the next internal VD signal falls (as shown by 3 in the figure). (In this case, an image is output
when the next internal VD signal falls.) An image and WEN signal are always output together. For more
details, refer to the WEN signal. (The falling edge of an internal VD signal is the same in phase as the
beginning of an equalizing pulse in a SYNC V area.)
When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is
output.
Note : An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch
HD/VD input
• Continuous HD/VD input
*3
External trigger shutter operation
1
*1 Trigger
Normal operation
2
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
3
100 µs to 250 ms
1/3 s or more
*2
Exposure time Te
*2
*2
Exposure time Te
*1 External HD
Exposure
time Te
*1 External VD
(Continuous
VD)
Video out
*4
T : T = Under 10 ms
*4
T : T = 10 ms or more
1
*4
T : T = 10 ms or
more
2
3
WEN
250H (XC-ST50/30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE)
250H (XC-ST50/30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE)
*1:
This is a signal input from the outside. The period of a continuous VD signal is prescribed as one field. Be
sure to input both HD and VD signals.
*2:
*3:
As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.
*4:
The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external
trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
An image is output when an external VD signal falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (shown by 2
and 3 in the figure). If the time (T in the figure) between the falling edges of a trigger pulse and external
VD signal is under 10 ms, an image is output when the external VD signal or the next external VD signal
falls (as shown by 1 in the figure). (In this case, an image is output when the next external VD signal falls.)
An image and WEN signal are always output together. For more details, refer to the WEN signal.
Note : An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.
20
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch
HD/VD input
• Continuous HD input and single VD input
External trigger shutter operation
*3
Normal operation
1
3
*1 Trigger
100 us to 250 ms
1/3 s or more
*2
*1
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
Exposure time Te
*2
Exposure
time Te
External HD
*1 External VD
(Single VD)
min. 10 ms
*4
Video out
T : T = 10 ms to 110 ms
1
2
WEN
250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)
250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)
*1:
This is a signal input from the outside. Be sure to input both HD and VD signals. Make the phase of the VD
signal coincide with the falling edge of the HD signal.
*2:
*3:
As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.
*4:
The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external
trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
Be sure to input an external VD signal for 10 ms to 110 ms from the rising edge of a trigger pulse (as shown
by 1 and 2 in the figure). For the input except described above, the operation cannot be ensured. If the
external VD signal is not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is engaged several V
after a change in input operation under the prescribed conditions.
Note : An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.
21
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch
No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)
*3
External trigger shutter operation
1
*1 Trigger
Normal operation
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
2
3
100 us to 250 ms
1/3 s or more
*2
Exposure time Te
*2
*2
Exposure time Te
Exposure
time Te
*4 Interrnal VD
*5
Video out
T : T = Under 10 ms
*5
T : T = 10 ms or more
1
*5
T : T = 10 ms or
more
2
3
WEN
250H (XC-ST50/30)
250H (XC-ST50/30)
293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE)
*1:
*2:
*3:
*4:
*5:
This is a signal input from the outside.
As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.
The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external
trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
An internal VD signal is output by setting the INT/EXT switch on the rear panel to INT.
An image is output when an internal VD signal falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (as shown by
2 and 3 in the figure). If the time (T in the figure) between the falling edges of a trigger pulse and internal
VD signal is under 10 ms, an image is output when the internal VD signal or the nextinternal VD signal falls
(as shown by 1 in the figure). In this case, an image is output when the next internal VD signal falls. An
image and WEN signal are always output together. For more details, refer to the WEN signal. (The falling
edge of an internal VD signal is the same in phase as the beginning of an equalizing pulse in a SYNC V
area.)
Note : An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.
22
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2
(RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using TRG width
*3
External trigger shutter operation
Normal operation
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
1
3
*1 Trigger
1/3 s or more
*2
Video out
*2
Exposure time Te
Exposure
time Te
1
*4
3
*5
1H to 2H
WEN
250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)
250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)
*4
1H to 2H
250H
(XC-ST50/30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/30CE)
*1:
This is a signal input from the outside. The trigger interval should be trigger pulse width + 1 field + 2H
period or more. The trigger interval shorter than described above cannot be ensured. If a trigger pulse is
not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is ensured several V after a change in
input operation under the prescribed conditions.
*2:
Exposure time Te
*3:
The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external
trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
*4:
A VD signal is generated 1H to 2H after a trigger pulse falls, and an image is output in synchronization with
the VD signal.
*5:
When the external trigger shutter mode changes into the normal operation mode, a WEN signal is output.
Te = Trigger width + 97 µs (XC-ST50/ST30),
Te = Trigger width + 120 µs (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
(The trigger width should be between 2 µs and 1/4 s)
23
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
TIMING CHART OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2 (RESET MODE)
For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch
External trigger shutter operation
*3
Normal operation
1
Mode transition state
External input
External trigger
inhibition area
shutter operation
(50 ms)
3
*1 Trigger
100 us to 250 ms
1/3 s or more
*2
Video out
Exposure time Te
*2
Exposure
time Te
1
*4
3
*4
T
T
WEN
250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
(XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
*1:
This is a signal input from the outside. The trigger interval should be shutter speed (DIP switch) + 1 field
+ 2H period or more. The trigger interval shorter than described above cannot be ensured. If a trigger
pulse is not input under the prescribed conditions, the normal operation is engaged several V after a
change in input operation under the prescribed conditions.
*2:
*3:
As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch.
*4:
24
250H
(XC-ST50/ST30)
293H
XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
The normal operation state is engaged when the high period exceeds 1/3 sec. After that, the external
trigger shutter operation is engaged when the trigger pulse goes “low”. In this case, the area between the
falling edge of a trigger pulse and the subsequent 50 ms period is an external input inhibition area. During
the trigger inhibit period, an input trigger may be missed.
After a period set by a DIP switch from the rising edge of the trigger, an image is output.
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
DIMENSIONS
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
(XC-ST50 model)
2-M3 deep 4
(Unit: mm)
26±0.3
13
CCD
29
VIDEO CAMERA MODULE
XC-ST50
(8)
44
57.5
65.5
26±0.3
4-M3 deep 4
13
50±0.5
25
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS
(TYPICAL VALUE)
XC-ST50/ST30
1.0
0.9
Relative sensitivity
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
Wavelength (nm)
COMPARISON OF SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARACTERISTICS
(TYPICAL VALUE)
XC-75/73 and XC-ST50/ST30
1.0
0.9
0.8
XC-ST50/30
Relative sensitivity
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
XC-75/73
(without IR cut filter)
0.3
0.2
XC-75/73
(with IR cut filter)
0.1
0.0
400
500
600
700
Wavelength (nm)
26
800
900
1000
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
VARIOUS LENS SELECTION
The following shows the various lens specifications of the accessories available.
XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE compatibility
List of C-Mount Lens
Model name
Focal distance (mm)
Maximum aperture ratio
Operation
Iris
Focus
VLC-08YM
VLC-12YM
VLC-16Y-M
VLC-25Y-M
VLC-50Y-M
8
12
16
25
50
1: 1.4
1: 1.8
1: 1.4
1: 1.6
1: 2.8
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Field angle
1/2" CCD
42.6˚×32.6˚
29.6˚×22.4˚
22.6˚×17.0˚
14.6˚×11.0˚
7.3˚×5.5˚
(Horizontal x vertical)
1/3" CCD
32.6˚×24.8˚
22.4˚×16.9˚
17.0˚×12.8˚
11.0˚×8.2˚
5.5˚×4.1˚
207
208
289
204
438
MOD (mm)
XC-ST50
181×132.8
125.2×92.1
119.4×88.5
52.1×38.8
49.2×37
181.3×133.3
125.5×92.5
119.6×88.8
52.1×38.9
49.7×37.1
XC-ST30
136.8×100
94.7×69.6
90×66.8
39.4×29.3
37.2×27.9
XC-ST30CE
137×100.3
94.8×69.6
90.4×66.9
39.4×29.3
37.5×27.9
Back focus (mm)
11.54
10.99
12.5
11.6
22.1
Flange back (mm)
17.526
17.526
17.526
17.526
17.526
40
40
50
42
50
Image pickup range during
maximum proximity
(horizontal × vertical) (mm)
Mass (g)
XC-ST50CE
MOD: Minimum object distance between the tip of the lens body and the object
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
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Technical information contained herein is for reference only and does not convey any license by any implication or otherwise
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CAMERA MODULE
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