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User’s Guide (Ver. 1.0) — English —

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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 XC- ST50/50CE 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.

The components making up the system based on XC-ST50/ST50CE or XC-ST30/ST30CE video camera are as follows. Tripod adaptor VCT-ST70I (Isolated type) Close-up ring kit LO-77ERK C-mount lenses VCL-50Y-M VCL-25Y-M VCL-16Y-M VCL-12YM VCL-08YM Junction box JB-77 Video camera module XC-ST50/50CE XC-ST30/30CE Camera adaptor DC-700/700CE Camera cables CCXC-12P02N (2 m) CCXC-12P05N (5 m) CCXC-12P10N (10 m) CCXC-12P25N (25 m) SPECIFICA TIONS COMP ARISON Image device Effective picture elements Lens mount Scanning system Sensitivity Minimum illuminance S/N ratio Normal shutter Dimensions External trigger shutter Mass Shock resistance 1/2-inch interline transfer CCD 768 (H) x494 (V) C mount 2:1 interlaced 400 lx F8 0.3 lx 60db 1/100 to 1/10,000 44 (W) x29 (H) x57.5 (D) mm 110 g 10G (in the X, Y, and Z directions at 20 to 200 Hz) 1/2-inch interline transfer CCD 768 (H) x494 (V) C mount 2:1 interlaced 400 lx F4 3.0 lx 56db 1/100 to 1/10,000 44 (W) x29 (H) x71 (D) mm 140 g 7G (in the X, Y, and Z directions at 11 to 200 Hz) 1/3-inch interline transfer CCD 768 (H) x494 (V) C mount 2:1 interlaced 400 lx F8 0.3 lx 56db 1/100 to 1/10,000 44 (W) x29 (H) x57.5 (D) mm 110 g 10G (in the X, Y, and Z directions at 20 to 200 Hz) 1/3-inch interline transfer CCD 768 (H) x494(V) C mount 2:1 interlaced 400 lx F4 3.0 lx 56db 1/100 to 1/10,000 1/4 to 1/10,000 Can be changed by the trigger pulse width or rear panel switch. 1/100 to 1/1,600 Can be changed by the trigger and VD. Internal setting needs to be changed. 1/4 to 1/10,000 Can be changed by the trigger pulse width or rear panel switch. 1/100 to 1/1,600 Can be changed by the trigger and VD. Internal setting needs to be changed. 44 (W) x29 (H) x71 (D) mm 140 g 7G (in the X, Y, and Z directions at 11 to 200 Hz) XC-ST50 XC-75 XC-ST30 XC-73

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 ) 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 l x F8 (r=ON,0 dB) XC/ST30/30CE: 400 l x 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) Gain AGC/Manual/Fixed (Can be selected using the switch on the rear panel.) Gamma correction 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 Normal Normal shutter Restart Reset Mode 1 External trigger shutterMode 2 Trigger signal generates an internal VD (single) signal. Internal sync External sync HD/VD : Can be used. ×: Cannot be used. VS –0.15 V

VS *2 HD/VD *1 AC VIDEO OUT VS *2 HD/VD *1 AC VIDEO OUT VS *2 HD/VD *1 TRIG WEN DC +12 V VIDEO OUT VS *2 HD/VD *1 Camera cable Camera adaptor DC-77RR/CE (No trigger input terminal is provided.) Camera adaptor DC-777/CE (No trigger input terminal is provided.) Camera adaptor DC-700/CE (Conforms to new EIAJ and uses 12-pin assignment.) Junction box JB-77 (No trigger input terminal is provided.) CCXC-12P05N CCXC-12P10N CCXC-12P25N *1: An HD/VD signal cannot be used simultaneously with a VS signal. *2: A VS signal cannot be used simultaneously with an HD/VD signal. : 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-ST30/30CE XC-ST50/50CE 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. Note CONNECTION DIA GRAM

LOCATION OF PARTS AND OPERATION 1Lens mount section A commercial C-mount lens as well as a Sony standard lens can be used. 2Camera mounting reference hole These screw holes are positionned with high precision related to CCD sensor. 3Screw hole for tripod adaptor mounting (VCT -ST70I) 412-pin multi-connector DC IN/SYNC (DC power/sync signal input) 5BNC connector VIDEO OUT 6γ correction ON/OFF selector switch 7Internal/external sync selector switch The camera operates with internal syn- chronization when there is no external sync input signal in the EXT position. In this case, an HD/VD signal is not out- put from the 12-pin multi-connector. 8Trigger polarity selector switch This switch can select the polarity (nega- tive or positive) of a trigger pulse. 975 Ω termination selector switch 0Selection DIP 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. AGAIN switch A: Outputs a fixed-level video signal ac- cording to the brightness of a sub- ject. (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. BVolume 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 ad- justed to the fixed sensitivity for a stan- dard subject. 4 5 2 3 A B=9 Pin No. GND +12 V GND VIDEO output GND External HD input *1 External VD input GND *2 WEN output TRIG input GND External HD/VD synchronization Internal HD/VD synchronization External VS synchronization GND +12 V GND VIDEO output GND Internal HD output Internal VD output GND *2 WEN output TRIG input GND GND +12 V GND VIDEO output GND VS GND *2 WEN output TRIG input GND *1: An input VD signal is required when the restart/reset mode is used. *2: A WEN output signal is valid only in the external trigger shutter mode. Corresponding No. A γ correction ON/OFF selector switch Internal/external sync selector switch Trigger polarity selector switch 75 Ω termination selector switch 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. GAIN switch Switch Factory-setting mode OFF EXT ON OFF (All set to the left.) FIX XC-ST50/50CE XC-ST30/30CE (XC-ST50 model) 412-pin multi-connector

  • Factory-setting mode of rear panel CCD VIDEO CAMERA MODULE XC-ST50

PHASE CONDITIONS OF EXTERNAL SYNCHR ONIZA TION 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. 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. 100 200 455 (454) 455 (454) 5 200EXT-VD ODD (EVEN) EVEN (ODD) EXT-HD The operation in parentheses refers to XC-ST50CE/ST30CE. Unit: Clock 1 CLK = 69.84 n sec (XC-ST50/ST30) = 70.48 n sec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)

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 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 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. Rear panel DIP switch Switch Shutter Off *Flickerless Frame: 0 / Field: 1 In the flickerless mode, the normal shutter speed is 1/100 sec for XC-ST50/ST30 (EIA) and 1/120 sec for : 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.) 1: ON 0: OFF –: Any Note

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
  • 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) 120 µsec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE) Mode 1 (Non-reset mode) Switch *1/100 *1/100 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/10000 Frame: 0 / Field: 1 Mode 2 (Reset mode) Switch 1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000 1/10000 Frame: 0 / Field: 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). The external trigger shutter speed is set to 1/10000 sec for XC-ST50/ST30(EIA) and 1/8000 sec for XC-ST50CE/30CE(CCIR). 1: ON 0: OFF –: Any Switch Mode 1 (Non-reset mode) Mode 2 (Reset mode) Frame: 0 / Field: 1 : 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. 1: ON 0: OFF Note

Specifications of trigger pulse When using a trigger pulse like shown below, set the TRIG polarity selector switch on the rear panel to + : When using a trigger pulse like shown below, set the TRIG polarity selector switch on the rear panel to – : 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) Output impedance: 10 kΩ or more 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 switchA 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 A B T A: 5.0 V B: 0 V T: 15.875 ms (XC-ST50/30), 18.752 ms (XC-ST50CE/30CE )

REST AR T 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. 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 Switch Restart Reset (R.R) 1: ON 0: OFF EXT HD EXT VD T T T Video output Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside. Invalid image Odd image Even image Valid frame image Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allow able 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. Exposure time for Odd field Exposure time for Even field

REST AR T RESET (R.R) Example 2 of long exposure EXT HD EXT VD T Video output Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside. Invalid image Odd image Even image 1/60 second1/60 second Valid frame image Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allow able 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. Exposure time for Odd field Exposure time for Even field

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-ST50/ST30), 15.625 kHz (XC-ST50CE/30CE) Allow able frequency value –1% VD: XC-ST50/ST30 (1/60 sec), XC-ST50CE/30CE (1/50 sec) Four or more VD pulses are required. <Timing chart by restart/reset> Exposure time for Odd field Exposure time for Even field 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.) : For best performance, it is recommended not to flash between VD and VD + 10H (XC-ST50/ST30)/ 16H (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE). Note FRAME IMA GE OUTPUT WITH STR OBE 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

OUTPUT WA VEFORM TIMING CHAR T (XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA)) Timing chart of horizontal output waveform Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced frame integration) 91 (6.36 µs) 69.8 ns 40 77 22 3 15 752 Effective total pixel 768 Horizontal blanking period (11.0 µs) One horizontal scanning period (1 H) 910 (63.56 µs) Output video period 752 (52.5 µs)67 (4.68 µs)HSYNC (4.89 µs) (1.47 µs) HD Camera video output signal (Typical value) CCD output signal Optical black portion Horizontal transfer stop period Dummy pixel Optical black portion Odd field (262.5 H) 253.5 H 253.5 H 489 494 491 490 492 494 9 H Vertical blanking period (20 H) Vertical blanking period (20 H) 9 H Even field (262.5 H) VD Camera video output signal CCD output signal 1 3 5 7 9 2 4 6 8 681 4 242.5 3.5 242.5682 493 Optical black portion Empty transfer Optical black portion Empty transfer

ELECTR ONIC SHUTTEROUTPUT WA VEFORM TIMING CHAR T (XC-ST50 (EIA)/XC-ST30 (EIA)) Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced field integration) Odd field (262.5 H) 253.5 H 253.5 H 2+3 4+5 6+7 8+9 1+2 3+4 5+6 7+8 488+489 490+491 489+490 491+492 493+4949 H Vertical blanking period (20 H) Vertical blanking period (20 H) 9 H Even field (262.5 H) VD Camera video output signal CCD output signal 681 4 242.5 681 3.5 242.5 492+493 494 Optical black portion Empty transfer Optical black portion Empty transfer xc

OUTPUT WA VEFORM TIMING CHAR T (XC-ST50CE (CCIR)/XC-ST30CE (CCIR)) Timing chart of horizontal output waveform Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced frame integration) 70.5 ns (6.91 µs) 40 91 22 3 15 736 Effective total pixel 752 Horizontal blanking period (12.1 µs) One horizontal scanning period (1 H) 908 (64.0 µs) Output video period 736 (51.9 µs)81 (5.71 µs)HSYNC (4.93 µs) (1.48 µs) HD Camera video output signal (Typical value) CCD output signal Optical black portion Horizontal transfer stop period Dummy pixel Optical black portion Odd field (312.5 H)

305 H 305 H

7.5 H Vertical blanking period (25 H) Vertical blanking period (25 H) 7.5 H Even field (312.5 H) VD Camera video output signal CCD output signal 287.56141 3.5 287.56142 3 582 Optical black portion Empty transfer Optical black portion Empty transfer

ELECTR ONIC SHUTTEROUTPUT WA VEFORM TIMING CHAR T (XC-ST50CE (CCIR)/XC-ST30CE (CCIR)) Timing chart of vertical output waveform (2:1 interlaced field integration) Odd field (312.5 H) 579+5807.5 H Vertical blanking period (25 H) Vertical blanking period (25 H) 7.5 H Even field (312.5 H) VD Camera video output signal CCD output signal 287.5287.56141 3.5 6141 3 581+582 Optical black portion Empty transfer Optical black portion Empty transfer

*1 Trigger *1 External HD *1 External VD (Continuous VD) EXT-VD Video out WEN TRG EXT-VD EXT-VD External trigger shutter operation 1/3 s or more *2 Exposure time Te *2 Exposure time Te *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation 10 µs or more *2 Exposure time Te –65 µs 65 µs 10 µs +10 µs *4 T : T = Under 65 µs to under +10 µs 1 2 3 1 2 3 *4 T : T = Under 65 µs to under +10 µs 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE) TIMING CHAR T OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE) For setting the shutter speed using TRG width HD/VD input

  • Continuous HD/VD input 1: This is a signal input from the outside. Be sure to input both HD and VD signals in this case. 2: Exposure time Te 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) 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. Note :An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

min 10 µs*4 T : T = 10 µs to 100 ms 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 Trigger *1 External HD Video out WEN External trigger shutter operation *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation *2 Exposure time Te *2 Exposure time Te 1 3 1 3 *1 External VD (Single VD) TIMING CHAR T 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 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 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) 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. Note :An image is superimposed when the next exposure ends before the previous image is output.

*4 Interrnal VD 1/3 s or more *5 T : T = 10 µs or more *1 Trigger Video out WEN External trigger shutter operation *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation *2 Exposure time Te *2 Exposure time Te *2 Exposure time Te *5 T : T = Under 10 µs 1 2 3 1 2 3 250H (XC-ST50/ST30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE ) TIMING CHAR T OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE) For setting the shutter speed using TRG width No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization) 1: This is a signal input from the outside. 2: Exposure time Te Te = Trigger width + 97 µs (XC-ST50/ST30) Te = Trigger width + 120 µs (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE) 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: An internal VD signal is output by setting the INT/EXT switch on the rear panel to INT. 5: 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). How ever, 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.) 6: 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.

*1 Trigger *1 External HD Video out WEN *1 External VD (Continuous VD) External trigger shutter operation *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation *4 T : T = Under 10 ms *4 T : T = 10 ms or more *4 T : T = 10 ms or more *2 Exposure time Te 100 µs to 250 ms *2 Exposure time Te *2 Exposure time Te 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE) 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE) 1 2 3 1 2 3 TIMING CHAR T OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE) For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch HD/VD input

  • Continuous HD/VD input 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: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch. 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: 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.

min. 10 ms *1 Trigger Video out WEN *1 External HD *1 External VD (Single VD) External trigger shutter operation *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation *2 Exposure time Te 100 us to 250 ms *2 Exposure time Te *4 T : T = 10 ms to 110 ms 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE ) 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE ) 1 3 1 2 TIMING CHAR T 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 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: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch. 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: 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.

*4 Interrnal VD *1 Trigger Video out WEN External trigger shutter operation *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation *2 Exposure time Te 100 us to 250 ms *2 Exposure time Te *2 Exposure time Te 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE) 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE) *5 T : T = Under 10 ms *5 T : T = 10 ms or more *5 T : T = 10 ms or more 1 2 3 1 2 3 TIMING CHAR T OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 1 (NON-RESET MODE) For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization) 1: This is a signal input from the outside. 2: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch. 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: An internal VD signal is output by setting the INT/EXT switch on the rear panel to INT. 5: 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.

External trigger shutter operation *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation *1 Trigger Video out WEN *2 Exposure time Te *2 Exposure time Te 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE ) 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE ) *4 1H to 2H *4 1H to 2H 1 3 1 3 250H (XC-ST50/30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/30CE) TIMING CHAR T OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2 (RESET MODE) For setting the shutter speed using TRG width 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 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) 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.

External trigger shutter operation 100 us to 250 ms *3 Normal operation Mode transition state External input inhibition area (50 ms) External trigger shutter operation *2 Exposure time Te *4 T *4 T *2 Exposure time Te 250H (XC-ST50/ST30) 293H (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE) 250H (XC-ST50/ST30) 293H XC-ST50CE/ST30CE) 1 3 1 3 *1 Trigger Video out WEN TIMING CHAR T OF EXTERNAL TRIGGER SHUTTER - MODE 2 (RESET MODE) For setting the shutter speed using DIP switch 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: As shown in the table on page 7, exposure time Te is determined by the setting of a DIP switch. 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: After a period set by a DIP switch from the rising edge of the trigger, an image is output.

(XC-ST50 model) 26–0.326–0.3 44 57.5(8) 65.5 50–0.513 CCD VIDEO CAMERA MODULE XC-ST50 2-M3 deep 4 (Unit: mm) 4-M3 deep 4

SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARA CTERISTICS (TYPICAL VALUE) XC-ST50/ST30 0.0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Relative sensitivity W avelength (nm) 0.9 1.0 COMP ARISON OF SPECTRAL RESPONSE CHARA CTERISTICS (TYPICAL VALUE) XC-75/73 and XC-ST50/ST30 0.0 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 Relative sensitivity W avelength (nm) XC-ST50/30 0.9 1.0 XC-75/73 (without IR cut filter) XC-75/73 (with IR cut filter)

The following shows the various lens specifications of the accessories available. XC-ST50/50CE and XC-ST30/30CE compatibility Model name VLC-08YM 1: 1.4 Manual Manual 42.6˚×32.6˚ 32.6˚×24.8˚ 207 181×132.8 181.3×133.3 136.8×100 137×100.3 11.54 17.526 VLC-12YM 1: 1.8 Manual Manual 29.6˚×22.4˚ 22.4˚×16.9˚ 208 125.2×92.1 125.5×92.5 94.7×69.6 94.8×69.6 10.99 17.526 VLC-16Y-M 1: 1.4 Manual Manual 22.6˚×17.0˚ 17.0˚×12.8˚ 289 119.4×88.5 119.6×88.8 90×66.8 90.4×66.9 12.5 17.526 VLC-25Y-M 1: 1.6 Manual Manual 14.6˚×11.0˚ 11.0˚×8.2˚ 204 52.1×38.8 52.1×38.9 39.4×29.3 39.4×29.3 11.6 17.526 VLC-50Y-M 1: 2.8 Manual Manual 7.3˚×5.5˚ 5.5˚×4.1˚ 438 49.2×37 49.7×37.1 37.2×27.9 37.5×27.9 22.1 17.526 Operation Field angle (Horizontal x vertical) MOD (mm) Image pickup range during maximum proximity (horizontal × vertical) (mm) Back focus (mm) Flange back (mm) Mass (g) Iris Focus 1/2" CCD 1/3" CCD XC-ST50 XC-ST50CE XC-ST30 XC-ST30CE MOD: Minimum object distance between the tip of the lens body and the object List of C-Mount Lens Focal distance (mm) Maximum aperture ratio

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