SONY XC-ST50, XC-50CE, XC-ST30, XC-ST30CE User Guide
CCD B/W VIDEO
CAMERA MODULE
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
User’s
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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) ....
VARIOUS LENS SELECTION............................................................................... 27
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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 b y 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 enab les a still image to be read in arbitrary timing. These two models are compatible
with each other, thereb y functioning in the same cabinet and b y the same oper ation. 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, allo wing 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 wa y 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.
Video camera module
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
Junction box
JB-77
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I (Isolated type)
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N (2 m)
CCXC-12P05N (5 m)
CCXC-12P10N (10 m)
CCXC-12P25N (25 m)
SPECIFICATIONS COMPARISON
XC-ST50 XC-75 XC-ST30 XC-73
Image device
Effective picture elements
Lens mount
Scanning system
Sensitivity
Minimum
illuminance
S/N ratio
Normal shutter
External trigger
shutter
Dimensions
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
1/4 to 1/10,000
Can be changed by the
trigger pulse width or rear
panel switch.
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
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)
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
C-mount lenses
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-12YM
VCL-08YM
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
1/4 to 1/10,000
Can be changed by the
trigger pulse width or
rear panel switch.
44 (W) x29 (H) x57.5 (D) mm
110 g
10G (in the X, Y, and Z
directions at 20 to 200 Hz)
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
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
1/100 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)
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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
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
Automatically selected according
*
to the existence of an input signal
+0.3V
–0.15 V
)
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)
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 integr ation 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
Mode 1
Mode 2
shutter
External trigger
Restart Reset
Internal sync
Trigger signal
generates an
internal VD
(single) signal.
×
External sync
HD/VD
×
VS
×
×
×
: Can be used.
×: Cannot be used.
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
C-mount lens
VCL-08Y-M
VCL-12Y-M
VCL-16Y-M
VCL-25Y-M
VCL-50Y-M
LO-77ERK
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
Tripod adaptor
VCT-ST70I
Camera cable
CCXC-12P02N
CCXC-12P05N
CCXC-12P10N
CCXC-12P25N
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD
*
2
VS
*
WEN
Camera adaptor
DC-700/CE
(Conforms to new EIAJ and uses 12-pin assignment.)
Camera adaptor
DC-777/CE
(No trigger input terminal is provided.)
Camera adaptor
DC-77RR/CE
(No trigger input terminal is provided.)
TRIG
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD
*
2
VS
*
AC
VIDEO OUT
HD/VD
*
2
VS
*
1
1
1
Close-up ring kit
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.
*
Note
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
Normal
Normal shutter
Restart Reset (R.R)
Restart Reset (R.R)
+
shutter
External trigger shutter
: 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.
DC-777/CE
DC-77RR/CE JB-77
× × ×
: Can be used.
×
: Cannot be used.
Junction box
JB-77
(No trigger input terminal is provided.)
DC +12 V
VIDEO OUT
1
HD/VD
*
2
VS
*
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LOCATION OF PARTS AND OPERATION
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
(XC-ST50 model)
1
2
CCD
VIDEO CAMERA MODULE
XC-ST50
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XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
1 Lens mount section
A commercial C-mount lens as well as a
Sony standard lens can be used.
2 Camer a mounting reference hole
These screw holes are positionned with
high precision related to CCD sensor.
3
Screw hole for tripod adaptor mounting
(VCT-ST70I)
4 12-pin multi-connector
DC IN/SYNC (DC power/sync signal input)
2 3
4
12-pin multi-connector
• Factory-setting mode of rear panel
Corresponding
No.
γ
6
correction ON/OFF selector switch
7
Internal/external sync selector switch
8
Trigger polarity selector switch
9
75 Ω termination selector switch
Selection DIP switch
0
1, 2, 3, 4: Selects the Shutter speed.
5: Selects the field and frame integration.
6, 7, 8:
A
GAIN switch
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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.
*
Selects the normal shutter, external trigger shutter, and restart/reset.
67
4
A5B= 9
External HD/VD
synchronization
GND
+12 V
GND
VIDEO output
GND
External HD input
1
External VD input
*
GND
–
2
WEN output
*
TRIG input
GND
Switch
Internal HD/VD
synchronization
Internal HD output
Internal VD output
3
GND
+12 V
GND
VIDEO output
GND
GND
–
2
WEN output
*
TRIG input
GND
8
External VS
synchronization
GND
+12 V
GND
VIDEO output
GND
GND
2
WEN output
*
TRIG input
GND
–
VS
–
Factory-setting
mode
OFF
EXT
+
ON
OFF
(All set to
the left.)
FIX
5 BNC connector
VIDEO OUT
γ
6
correction
ON/OFF selector switch
7 Internal/external sync selector
switch
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 Trigger polarity selector switch
This switch can select the polarity (negative or positive) of a trigger pulse.
9 75 Ω termination selector switch
0 Selection DIP switch
Switches 1 to 4:
Switch 5: Selects the frame or field
Switches 6 to 8:
Selects the shutter speed.
Selects the normal shutter,
external trigger shutter, and
restart/reset.
A GAIN switch
A: Outputs a fixed-lev el 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.
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 belo w 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.
EXT-VD
ODD
(EVEN)
EVEN
(ODD)
EXT-HD
455 (454) 455 (454)
The operation in parentheses refers to 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.
100 200
5 200
Unit: Clock
1 CLK = 69.84 n sec (XC-ST50/ST30)
= 70.48 n sec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
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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
XC-ST50/50CE
XC-ST30/30CE
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
Note
Shutter
Off
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
: 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.)
1/125
0
0
0
0
–
–
–
1/250
1
0
0
0
–
–
–
1/500
0
1
0
0
–
–
–
1/1000
1
1
0
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
–
–
–
1/2000
0
0
1
0
–
–
–
1/4000
1
0
1
0
–
–
–
1/10000
0
1
1
0
–
–
–
Flickerless
*
1
1
1
0
–
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
In the flickerless mode, the normal
*
sec for
1: ON
0: OFF
–: Any
shutter speed is 1/100
XC-ST50/ST30 (EIA)
and 1/120 sec for
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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
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1/100
*
1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000
–
–
–
1
0
1
1
Mode 2 (Reset mode)
Switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1/100
*
1/125 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 1/4000
–
–
–
1
0
0
1
• 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.
Switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Mode 1
(Non-reset mode)
0
0
0
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
0
1
1
8
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Mode 2
(Reset mode)
1/10000
**
1/10000
**
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
The external trigger shutter speed is set to
*
1/100 sec for XC-ST50/ST30(EIA) and 1/120
1
1
**
1
0
6
0
1: ON
0
0: OFF
1
–: Any
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).
0
1
0
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Frame: 0 / Field: 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
Exposure time = Trigger pulse width + 97 µsec (XC-ST50/ST30)
120 µsec (XC-ST50CE/ST30CE)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1: ON
0: OFF
: 1. lt is recommended to set DIP switch 5 for field selection.
Note
(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.
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