Celestron XC-ES50 User Manual

B/W VIDEO CAMERAS

Component/OEM

XC-E Series

XC-ES50/ES50CE
XC-ES50L/ES50LCE
XC-ES51/ES51CE
XC-ES30/ES30CE
XC-EI50/EI50CE
XC-EI30/EI30CE
XC-EU50/EU50CE

OUTLINE FEATURES

The XC-E Series are compact, light-weight one-piece black and white
cameras incorporating the latest 1/2 and 1/3 type Interline (IT) CCD
which produces new levels of picture detail. With dimensions of
29 x 29 x 32 mm (1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 5/16 inches)*, these cameras can
easily be installed in places where installation was previously difficult
for larger cameras.
The XC-E Series is a family of cameras with different spectral
sensitivities and shapes to suit a variety of application environments.
The XC-ES Series (XC-ES50/ES50CE, XC-ES50L/EX50LCE, XC­ES51/ES51CE and XC-ES30/ES30CE) are standard models to be used
under visible light conditions that range in sensitivity from 0.2 lx to 3.0
lx. The XC-ES50L/50LCE features a unique L shape compact body that
makes it easy to install in short spaces — only 53mm from the
c-mount to the top of the camera. The XC-EI Series (XC-EI50/EI50CE
and XC-EI30/EI30CE) offer excellent near-infrared sensitivity. Under low
light conditions or when used with IR LED illumination systems, these
cameras provide clear images. The XC-EU Series (XC-EU50/EU50CE)
offer near-ultraviolet sensitivity in the i-line, or 365 nm, range. The short
wavelength allows the XC-EU Series to capture very fine details.
All models have identical dimensions and controls, making them easy
to interchange. A variety of settings are available for differing subject
and lighting conditions. All camera control switches are accessible
from the outside of the camera. Excellent vibration and shock
characteristics make these cameras ideal for demanding machine
vision applications.

*The XC-ES50L/ES50LCE, which are L-type versions of the XC-ES50/ES50CE, measure

29 (W) x 42.5 (H) x 43.8 (D) mm (1

3

/16 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/4 inches) without C-mount or connectors.

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XC-ES50/ES50CE/ES50L/ES50LCE/ES51/ES51CE/EI50/EI50CE/
EU50/EU50CE: 1/2 type IT CCD

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XC-ES30/ES30CE/EI30/EI30CE: 1/3 type IT CCD

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Compact and light weight:
29 (W) x 29 (H) x 32 (D) mm, 50 g (1
except for XC-ES50L/ES50LCE which measures:
29 (W) x 42.5 (H) x 43.8 (D) mm, 110 g (1

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Near-infrared sensitivity: XC-EI50/EI50CE, XC-EI30/EI30CE

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Near-ultraviolet sensitivity: XC-EU50/EU50CE

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Minimum illumination at F1.4:

0.3 lx: (XC-ES50/ES50CE/ES30/ES30CE)

3.0 lx: (XC-ES50L/ES50LCE)

0.1 lx: (XC-EI50/EI50CE)

0.2 lx: (XC-ES51/ES51CE/EI30/EI30CE)

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High S/N Ratio: 60 dB

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Electronic shutter function:

1

/100 to 1/10,000 s: EIA/1/120 to 1/10,000 s: CCIR

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Flexible trigger shutter function

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Scanning system: 2:1 interlaced

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Frame/field exposure

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Restart/reset function

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Synchronization: internal/external (HD/VD)

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High shock and vibration tolerance

3

/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 5/16 inches, 2 oz):

3

/16 x 111/16 x 13/4 inches, 4 oz)

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

C-mount lens

VCL-08YM

XC-ES50/ES50CE

VCL-12YM

XC-ES50L/ES50LCE*
XC-ES51/ES51CE
XC-ES30/ES30CE
XC-EI50/EI50CE

VCL-16Y-M

XC-EI30/EI30CE
XC-EU50/EU50CE

VCL-25Y-M

Tripod adaptor

*1VCL-50Y-M

LO-77ERK

VCT-333I

Extension rings kit

DIMENSIONS & REAR PANEL

XC-ES50/ES50CE/ES51/ES51CE/ES30/ES30CE
XC-EI50/EI50CE/EI30/EI30CE/EU50/EU50CE

C0.5

C0.5

2

Camera cable
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N

XC-ES50L/ES50LCE

16 ±0.2 (20.8)

Camera adaptor

(New EIAJ standard 12-pin connector)

Junction box
JB-77
(Trigger input terminal is not available.)

*1Only VCL-50Y-M is applicable to the XC-EU50/EU50CE.

2

The XC-ES50L/ES50LCE cannot be attached to the VCT-333I.

*

3

HD/VD is not available at C.SYNC.

*

8

DC-700/700CE

DC
VIDEO OUT

HD/VD*

3

AC
VIDEO OUT

HD/VD
WEN

TRIG

29

29

Unit: mm

12-pin multi-connector

29

4-M3 depth 5

6.5

10

C0.5

29

12

6.5

5.5

32

52.5 ±0.2

22

PIN No. External sync (HD/VD) Internal sync (HD/VD)

1 GND GND
2 +12V DC +12V DC
3 GND GND
4Video output Video output
5 GND GND
6 External HD input Internal HD output
7 External VD input*1 Internal VD output
8 GND GND

9– –
10 WEN output*2 WEN output*2
11 TRIG input TRIG input
12 GND GND

*1 An input VD signal is required when using restart, reset mode.
*2 WEN output works only when in external trigger shutter mode.

15 ±0.3 (36.6)

CCD

XC-ES50L

6.5

16.5 ±0.2

29 ±0.2 12 ±0.1

28.8 ±0.3 (7.8)

30

5.5

29 ±0.2

4

φ27.5

12-pin multi-connector

3

●Factory setting mode of rear panel

No. Switch name Factory-setting mode

1 Dip switch 1-4: Shutter speed OFF

Shutter speed/Mode
setting DIP switch

2 HD/VD signal input/output switch EXT
3 Control volume for Manual GAIN Twelve o'clock position
4 75 Ω termination switch ON

Dip switch 5: FRAME/FIELD FRAME
Dip switch 6-8: External trigger

shutter mode, restart/reset mode
Dip switch 9: Gamma ON/OFF OFF
Dip switch 0: GAIN Manual

Normal

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