Sony’s FCB Series of color block cameras offers excellent picture quality, superb flexibility,
and easy operation in a variety of applications ranging from surveillance to traffic
monitoring, and in many other visual communication environments. These cameras are
specifically designed to be integrated into security domes, police vehicles, inspection,
document stands, and low-vision systems. There are ten cameras in the FCB-EX Series
lineup, and each incorporates a wide variety of optical zoom lenses ranging from
10x to 36x. With this breadth of choice, it’s never been easier to select the right camera
for your specific monitoring applications.
Optical zoom lens36x26x18x10x
FCB-EX Series
Cameras
FCB-EX1010/FCB-EX1010P
FCB-EX1000/FCB-EX1000P
FCB-EX990D/FCB-EX990DP
FCB-EX980S/FCB-EX980SP
FCB-EX980/FCB-EX980P
FCB-EX490D/FCB-EX490DP
FCB-EX480C/FCB-EX480CP
FCB-EX48C/FCB-EX48CP
FCB-EX20D/FCB-EX20DP
FCB-EX11D/FCB-EX11DP
Comparison chart of FCB-EX D version and C version
There are two versions of FCB-EX Series cameras: D version and C version cameras. The different models
vary mainly according to Wide-D technology and High Resolution mode.
These cameras incorporate an advanced
backlight compensation technology that
dramatically improves each camera’s dynamic
range by 128 times when compared to
conventional cameras. Thanks to this new
technology, users can capture clear images even
in extreme high-contrast lighting environments.
The cameras capture the same image twice: first
with a normal shutter speed, and then with a high
shutter speed. The dark areas captured at normal
shutter speed and the bright areas captured at
high shutter speed are then combined into one
image using an advanced DSP LSI, thus clearly
reproducing the original scene.
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FCB-EX990D/FCB-EX990DP
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Pan range: 0
Pan range: 20
Masking area
Movement of masking area
Monitor
Monitor
High-resolution Images
FCB-EX1010/FCB-EX1010P
FCB-EX490D/FCB-EX490DP
FCB-EX11D/FCB-EX11DP
These cameras combine a Sony original DSP with
a 1/4-type EXview HAD CCD® (FCB-EX20D/EX20DP:
1/3-type Super HAD™ CCD II). They achieve a
high horizontal resolution of 530 TV lines, enabling
reproduction of amazingly clear and detailed
images.
FCB-EX990D/FCB-EX990DP
FCB-EX20D/FCB-EX20DP
High-sensitivity Images
All models
All the cameras in the FCB-EX Series deliver
exceptional picture quality thanks to Sony’s
advanced CCD technology. They provide
excellent sensitivity and low smear levels.
In particular, the FCB-EX20D/20DP incorporates
the newly developed Super HAD CCD II that offers
ultra-high sensitivity at 0.25 lx (F1.8, 50IRE).
Advanced Spherical Privacy Zone
Masking
All models
With these cameras, a maximum of eight masking
areas can be displayed on the monitoring screen.
Also, if these block cameras are integrated into a
Pan/Tilt/Zoom (P/T/Z) camera system, masked
areas are interlocked with P/T/Z movement,
regardless of the camera angle or camera
movement. Up to 24 masking areas can be preset
in the entire viewing range of a P/T/Z camera. In
addition, FCB-EX Series D version cameras can
mask unwanted or prohibited areas within an
image using a mosaic effect on top of the color
masking function.
The Auto ICR function incorporated in these
cameras offers optimal sensitivity in both day- and
night-shooting applications. At a set level of
darkness, the IR-cut filter is automatically disabled
(ICR ON) and the near-infrared sensitivity is
increased. At a set level of brightness, the filter is
automatically enabled (ICR OFF). The IR-cut filter
automatically engages depending on the
ambient light, allowing the camera 24/7 operation
in a variety of lighting conditions.
FCB-EX990D/FCB-EX990DP
FCB-EX20D/FCB-EX20DP
FCB-EX980S/FCB-EX980SP
FCB-EX480C/FCB-EX480CP
As camera pans and tilts, the masked area
moves to maintain the desired covered area.
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Electronic Flip (e-Flip)
All models
All the cameras in the FCB-EX Series have an e-Flip
function that electronically flips an image upside
down so that it is displayed on the monitor
accurately. In a dome application, for example, if
a tracked object moves beneath the camera
dome, the image is inverted to maintain the
correct orientation.
Slow AE Response Function
All models
All of the cameras in the FCB-EX Series are equipped
with a Slow AE response function to automatically
slow the rate at which camera exposure levels
change. The rate can be set up to 32 times slower
than when Full-auto AE or Priority (shutter/iris)
modes are selected. This function is beneficial
when monitoring areas in which lighting conditions
change abruptly (e.g. underground parking lots,
traffic monitoring and control, or police cars).
Image Stabilizer
FCB-EX980S/FCB-EX980SP
The image stabilizer function in these cameras
minimizes the appearance of shaky images caused
by low-frequency vibration, and maintains a normal
horizontal resolution. This function is useful for longrange outdoor surveillance and traffic monitoring
applications, to reduce pole or bridge vibration.
Multi-line On-screen Display
FCB-EX1010/FCB-EX1010P
FCB-EX490D/FCB-EX490DP
FCB-EX11D/FCB-EX11DP
With these cameras, up to eleven lines with 20
characters per line can be displayed on the
monitoring screen using VISCA commands. Users
can freely display captions on the screen such as
the monitoring location, camera name, and alarm
messages, providing operators with a user-friendly
interface.
FCB-EX990D/FCB-EX990DP
FCB-EX20D/FCB-EX20DP
Video Motion Detection
FCB-EX1010/FCB-EX1010P
FCB-EX490D/FCB-EX490DP
FCB-EX11D/FCB-EX11DP
These cameras incorporate a video motion
detection function. When motion is detected
within an area of the picture designated by the
user, an alarm signal is output via the camera’s
control interface using the VISCA protocol. Users
can designate up to four detecting areas freely
from any of eight vertical and twelve horizontal
blocks.
FCB-EX990D/FCB-EX990DP
FCB-EX20D/FCB-EX20DP
Picture Freeze
All models
All of the cameras in the FCB-EX Series are
equipped with a Picture Freeze function that allows
for the output of a still image while the camera is
panning, tilting, zooming, focusing, initializing the
lens, or performing preset operations. For example,
the camera will output a still image before it
begins to pan, tilt, or zoom, and once the
operation is completed, the camera continues to
display images that are currently being monitored.
This way unnecessary images are not displayed.
SMART (Sony Modular Automatic
Lens Reset Technology) Lens Control
All models
All of the cameras in the FCB-EX Series feature this
function. Each incorporates SMART Lens Control
technology, which monitors the focus position of
the lens while zooming, and automatically
compensates for any mechanical misalignment
that may occur over long periods of continuous
usage. With this beneficial feature, periodic lens
initialization is no longer required during
continuous 24-hour operation.
1 DC IN 9.0 V ±3 V
2 GND (for DC IN)
3 NC
4 VBS OUT 1.0 V ±0.2 V
5 GND (for VBS OUT)
6 Y Out 1.0 V ±0.2 V
7 GND (for Y signal)
8 C Out
9 GND (for C signal)
1 GND –
2 GND –
3 KEY_AD0 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
4 KEY_AD1 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
5 KEY_AD2 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
6 KEY_AD3 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
7 KEY_AD4 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
8 KEY_AD5 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
9 KEY_AD6 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
10 KEY_AD7 Pull up to 3.0 V by 100 kΩ
11 NC –
12 Strobe Strobe timing pulse (0 to 3.0 V)
Image sensor1/4-type EXview HAD CCD1/4-type EXview HAD CCD1/4-type EXview HAD CCD1/3-type Super HAD CCD II1/4-type EXview HAD CCD
Signal systemNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCPAL
Effective picture
elements
Horizontal resolution
Lens
Digital zoom12x (432x with optical zoom)12x (312x with optical zoom)12x (216 x with optical zoom)12x (120x with optical zoom)
Horizontal angle of view57.8°(wide) to 1.7° (tele)54.2°(wide) to 2.2°(tele)48.0°(wide) to 2.8° (tele)52.0°(wide) to 5.4° (tele)46.0° (wide) to 4.6° (tele)
TV distortion-4.5%–
Minimum object distance320 mm (wide) to 1500 mm (tele)290 mm (wide) to 800 mm (tele)15 mm (wide) to 800 mm (tele)200 mm (wide) to 1.0 m (tele)
Sync systemInternal/External (V-Lock)
Minimum illumination
Auto ICRYesNo
Image stabilizerNo
Video motion detectionYes
Multi-line OSDYes (Up to eleven lines with 20 characters per line)
Slow AE responseYes
E-flipYes
Picture freezeYes
Slow shutterYes
Video outputVBS: 1.0 Vp-p (sync negative), Y/C
Camera control
interface
S/N ratioMore than 50 dB
Electronic shutter1/1 to 1/10,000 s, 22 steps
White balanceAUTO, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push, Manual
Gain Auto/Manual (-3 to 28 dB, 2 dB steps)
AE controlAuto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter priority & iris priority), Bright, EV compensation, Back light compensation, Slow AE
Wide dynamic range(On/Off)No
Backlight compensation(On/Off)
Privacy zone maskingYes (On/Off) (8 masks per view/24 masks preset in the entire viewing range when integrated into a PTZ camera- 14 colors, mosaic)
Character generatorMode display/Multi-line OSD (OSD has priority over Mode display)
Flicker cancel(Auto)–(Auto)–(Auto)–(Auto)–(Auto)–
Focusing systemAuto (Sensitivity: normal, low), One-push AF, Manual, Infinity, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger AF
Picture effectsE-flip, Nega Art, Black & White, Mirror Image
Zoom switchTele, Wide
Storage temperature-4 to 140 °F (-20 to 60 °C)
Operating temperature32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
Power requirementsDC 6 to 12 V
Power consumption
Weight 8.1 oz (230 g)5 oz (140 g)3.3 oz (95 g)
Dimensions
Approx. 380,000
pixles
f =3.4 mm (wide) to 122.4 mm (tele),
(50.0 x 57.5 x 87.9 mm)
Approx. 440,000
pixels
36x optical zoom,
F1.6 to F4.5
1/60 s mode: 1.4 lx
(typical) (F1.6, 50 IRE)
1/4 s mode: 0.1 lx
(typical) (F1.6, 50 IRE)
2.6 W (motors inactive),
4.9 W (motors active)
2 x 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches
Approx. 380,000
pixles
f=3.5 mm (wide) to 91.0 mm (tele),
(2 x 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches)
Approx. 440,000
pixels
26x optical zoom,
1/60 s mode: 1.0 lx
(typical) (F1.6, 50 IRE)
1/4 s mode: 0.09 lx
(typical) (F1.6, 50 IRE)
2.6 W (motors inactive),
5.4 W (motors active)
55.3 x 57.5 x 88.5 mm
High Resolution Mode Off: 470 TV lines (NTSC)/460 TV lines (PAL)
F1.6 to F3.8
VISCA (TTL signal level), baud rate: 9.6 kb/s, 19.2 kb/s, 38.4 kb/s, 1 or 2 stop-bit selectable
Image sensor1/4-type Exview HAD CCD1/4-type Super HAD CCD1/4-type EXview HAD CCD1/4-type EXview HAD CCD1/4-type EXview HAD CCD
Signal systemNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCPALNTSCPAL
Effective picture
elements
Horizontal resolution470 TV lines460 TV lines470 TV lines460 TV lines470 TV lines460 TV lines470 TV lines460 TV lines470 TV lines460 TV lines
Lens
Digital zoom12x (432x with optical zoom)12x (312x with optical zoom)12 x (216 x with optical zoom)
Horizontal angle of view57.8°(wide) to 1.7° (tele)42.2° (wide) to 1.6°(tele)54.2° (wide) to 2.2° (tele)48.0°(wide) to 2.8°(tele)
Minimum object
distance
Sync systemInternal/External (V-Lock)
Minimum illumination
Auto ICRYesNo
Image stabilizerNoYe sNo
Video motion detectionNoNo
Multi-line OSDNo
Slow AE responseYesNo
E-flipYes
Picture freezeYes
Slow shutterYes
Video outputVBS: 1.0 Vp-p (sync negative), Y/C
Camera control
interface
S/N ratioMore than 50 dB (wieght ON)
Electronic shutter1/1 to 1/10,000 s, 22 steps
White balanceAUTO, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push, Manual
Gain Auto/Manual (-3 to 28 dB, 2 dB steps)
AE comtrolAuto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter priority & iris priority), Bright, EV compensation, Backlightcompensation, Slow AE
Wide dynamic rangeNo
Backlight compensation(On/Off)
Privacy zone maskingOn/Off (24 positions) (without mosaic effects)
Character generatorMode display
Flicker cancel(Auto)–(Auto)–(Auto)–(Auto)–(Auto)–
Focusing systemAuto (Sensitivity: normal, low), One-push AF, Manual, Infinity, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger AF
Picture effectse-Flip, Nega Art, Black & White, Mirror Image
Zoom switchTele/Wide
Storage temperature-4 to 140°F (-20 to 60 °C)
Operating temperature32 to 122°F (0 to 50 °C)
Power requirements6 to 12 V
Power consumption
Weight 230 g (8.1 oz)
Dimensions
Approx. 380,000
pixles
36x optical zoom, f =3.4 mm (wide)
to 122.4 mm (tele), F1.6 to F4.5
320 mm (wide) to 1500 mm (tele)35 mm (wide) to 800 mm (tele)
Approx. 440,000
pixels
1/60 s mode: 1.4 lx
(typical) (F1.6, 50 IRE)
1/4 s mode: 0.1 lx
(typical) (F1.6, 50 IRE)
1.6 W (motor inactive),
4.0 W (motors active)
2 x 2 3/8 x 3 1/2 inches
(50.0 x 57.5 x 87.9 mm)
Approx. 680,000
pixels
26 x optical zoom, f=3.5 mm (wide) to 91.0 mm (tele), F1.6 to F3.818 x optical zoom, f=4.1 mm (wide) to 73.8 mm (tele), F1.4 to F3.0