Sony XC-56BB Technical Manual
2004 Sony Corporation
CCD Black-and-White
Video Camera Module
A-C4B-100-11 (1)
Technical Manual
XC-56BB
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XC-56BB
Table of Contents
Overview
Features ..................................................................... 3
System Components ................................................. 4
Connection Diagram ................................................. 4
Location and Function of Parts and Controls ........ 5
Front/Top/Bottom ........................................................ 5
Rear Panel ................................................................. 6
Mode Settings
Input/Output Specifications ..................................... 8
External HD/VD Input Phase Specifications .............. 8
HD/VD Output Specifications ..................................... 9
VD Input Specifications .............................................. 9
HD Input Specifications .............................................. 9
Trigger Pulse Specifications ....................................... 9
Video Output Modes ............................................... 10
Binning OFF ............................................................. 10
Binning ON ............................................................... 10
About the Electronic Shutter .................................. 11
DIP Switches on the Rear Panel .............................. 11
Normal Shutter ......................................................... 11
External Trigger Shutter............................................ 12
Restart/Reset ........................................................... 13
To Set Restart/Reset Mode ...................................... 13
To Use High-rate Scan Mode (A) ............................. 14
External Trigger Shutter .......................................... 16
To Set the External Trigger Shutter .......................... 17
To Use High-rate Scan Mode (B) ............................. 18
Timing Chart ............................................................. 20
Specifications
Main Specifications ................................................. 28
Spectral Sensitivity Characteristics
(Typical Values) ..................................................... 29
CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart ..................... 30
Dimensions .............................................................. 32
Appendix
Available Accessory Lenses .................................. 33
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Overview
XC-56BB
Overview
The XC-56BB is a black-and-white video camera
module using a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image
sensor.
Features
High image quality
The 330,000-pixel VGA-compatible 1/3 type CCD
image sensor delivers detailed images with the
equivalent of VGA resolution (647 × 493 pixels). The
CCD has square pixels, eliminating the need for aspect
ratio conversion.
Various mode settings
Rear panel switches allow the following mode settings.
• Gain: Fixed/Manual
• Read mode: Normal (30 fps)/Binning (60 fps)
• High-rate scan
• Synchronized input/output
• 75 Ω termination
• Shutter modes: Normal/Trigger shutter
• Shutter speed
External synchronization
The camera module automatically determines whether
to operate in interlace or non-interlace mode from HD
(horizontal drive) and VD (vertical drive) signals input
for external synchronization.
Sync signal output
You can output HD and VD signals from a 12-pin
connector by changing the setting of a rear panel
switch.
Electronic shutter
You can choose from FL (flickerless) mode and a wide
range of image speeds (1/125 to 1/15000 s) for the best
match to shooting conditions.
External trigger shutter function (1/4 to
1/100000 s)
You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an
external trigger. This function is useful for shooting a
fast-moving object clearly.
High-rate scan
By limiting the number of effective image output lines,
you can obtain image output at high frame rates,
suitable for high-speed image processing.
Binning function
Video signals combining vertically adjacent pixels can
be obtained at 60 fps.
Mounting holes
Mounting screw holes are provided on the reference
plane on the lower surface of the body, allowing
mounting for minimum deviation in the optical axis.
The connector complies with the 12-pin
assignment used by the XC-55BB
The pin assignment is compatible with the existing
model, the XC-55BB.
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Overview
XC-56BB
System Components
The XC-56BB Video Camera Module system
comprises the following components.
Connection Diagram
Video camera module
XC-56BB
Camera cables
CCXC-12P02N (2 m)
CCXC-12P05N (5 m)
CCXC-12P10N (10 m)
CCXC-12P25N (25 m)
Camera adaptor
DC-700/700CE
Tripod adaptor
VCT-55I
(for CCU)
C-mount lenses
VCL-50Y-M
VCL-12YM
Close-up ring kit
LO-77ERK
6
7
8
0
qa
9
123
4
5
Special cable for
XC-56BB
Tripod adaptor
VCT-333I
(for CHU)
NF-mount lenses
VCL-03S12XM
VCL-06S12XM
VCL-12S12XM
VCL-12SXM
C-mount adaptor
LO-999CMT
1 Camera adaptor (DC-700/700CE)
2 Camera cable (e.g. CCXC-12P05N)
3 XC-56B Camera Control Unit (CCU)
4 VCT-55I (Tripod adaptor)
5 Special cable for XC-56BB
6 XC-56B Camera Head Unit (CHU)
7 VCT-333I (Tripod adaptor)
8 LO-999CMT C-mount adaptor
9 C-mount lens
If you use a C-mount lens, you can attach a VCL-12YM/
VCL-50Y-M lens. Because of the unique characteristics of
the XC-56BB, you cannot install any other type of lens.
0 LO-77ERK Extension ring kit
qa NF-mount lenses
You can attach a VCL-03S12XM/06S12XM/12S12XM/
12SXM lens.
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Overview
XC-56BB
Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front/Top/Bottom
1 Lens mount (NF-mount)
Install an NF mounted lens or optical device, e.g., the
standard lens VCL-12S12XM. If you install a C-mount
lens on the XC-56BB, you will need the C-mount
adaptor LO-999CMT.
2 Reference holes for locking the camera/Tripod
screw holes (head unit)
You can attach a tripod to the reference holes (4) on
the bottom. You will need a tripod adapter VCT-333I
to install the tripod.
There are two more reference holes on the front of the
top surface.
Note
• The XC-56BB head unit (CHU) must have the same
serial number as the control unit (CCU).
• Do not connect or disconnect the supplied cable
while the power is turned on, otherwise the camera
may be damaged.
3 Connector for the special cable
Connect the head unit and the control unit with the
supplied cable.
4 Reference holes for locking the camera/Tripod
screw holes (control unit)
High-precision screw holes for locking the camera
onto the lens mounted surface. Locking the camera
minimizes optical axis deviation.
For details, see the Application Guide.
You can attach a tripod to the reference holes on the
bottom of the head unit. You will need a tripod adapter
VCT-55I to install the tripod.
There are two more reference holes on the front of the
top surface.
1 Lens mount (NF-mount)
2 Reference holes for locking the camera/Tripod screw holes (head unit)
3 Connector for the special cable
4 Reference holes for locking the camera/Tripod screw holes (control unit)
2 Reference holes for locking the camera/Tripod screw holes (head unit)
4 Reference holes for locking the camera/Tripod screw holes (control unit)
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Overview
XC-56BB
Rear Panel
Note
Be sure to turn the power off before making switch
settings.
When flipping/adjusting the switches/knobs (2 to 5),
use screwdrivers that are appropriate for the parts of
the system which you intend to adjust. Otherwise,
malfunctions may occur.
1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC
power/sync input signal) connector (12-pin
connector)
Connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this
connector to obtain power from the +12 V DC power
supply and also to enable video signal output from the
camera module. When a sync signal generator is
connected to this connector, the camera module is
synchronized with the external sync signals (HD/VD
signals).
For more information, see “VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC
connector pin assignments” (page 7).
2 Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch
1 Shutter speed (bits 1-4)
Set an appropriate shutter speed (factory setting:
OFF).
2 High-rate scan mode switch (bit 5)
The factory setting of this switch is high-rate
scan OFF. If you turn this switch ON to use
high-rate scan mode, you also need to make
pulse rate settings.
For more information, see “To Use High-rate Scan
Mode (A)” (page 14) or “To Use High-rate Scan
Mode (B)” (page 18).
3 Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode
switch (bits 6 to 8)
By inputting an external restart/reset signal, you
can capture the information of single screens at
arbitrary timing. By inputting an external trigger
signal, you can capture fast-moving objects at
precise locations. The factory settings for these
switches are for normal operation.
For more information, see “Restart/Reset” (page 13)
and “External Trigger Shutter” (page 16).
4 Gain switch (bit 9)
This switch selects FIX (fixed) or MANUAL
(manual adjustment) (factory setting: FIX (left
side)).
5 Binning mode switch (bit 0)
Switches the video signal output mode between
binning OFF and binning ON (factory setting:
OFF).
For more information, see “Video Output Modes”
(page 10).
3 HD/VD signal input/output switch
Set the switch to INT to output HD/VD signals from
the camera module.
Set the switch to EXT to input HD/VD signals from an
external unit (factory setting: EXT).
Note
Even when the switch is set to EXT, the camera
module operates in internal synchronization mode
unless an external HD signal is input. In this case,
however, the camera module will not output internal
sync signals.
4 M GAIN (Manual Gain) control knob
If you have selected MANUAL (manual adjustment)
with DIP switch 4, this knob adjusts the gain.
The dimensions of the groove on the knob are 0.5 (W)
× 1.9 (L) × 0.45 (D)mm.
Use a screwdriver that is appropriate for these
dimensions.
The knob can be rotated 260 degrees. Do not rotate the
knob over the stopper on the limit point.
5 75Ω termination switch
Turn this to OFF when not terminating the external
sync signal (factory setting: ON).
1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector
2 Shutter speed / Mode setting DIP switches
3 HD/VD signal input/output switch
4 M GAIN control knob
5 75Ω termination switch
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4
5
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Overview
XC-56BB
VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignments
Pin No. Camera sync output External mode (HD/VD) Restart/Reset External trigger shutter
1 Ground Ground Ground Ground
2 +12 V DC +12 V DC +12 V DC +12 V DC
3 Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground) Video output (Ground)
4 Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal) Video output (Signal)
5 HD output (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground) HD input (Ground)
6 HD output (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal) HD input (Signal)
7 VD output (Signal) VD input (Signal) Reset (Signal) VD input (Signal)
8— — — —
9 — — — Trigger pulse input (Signal)
10 — — — —
11 — — — —
12 VD output (Ground) VD input (Ground) Reset (Ground) VD input (Ground)
Rear panel
Factory mode settings of rear panel
Number Switch name Factory mode setting
1 Shutter speed and mode setting DIP switches All bits are OFF (left).
2 75Ω termination switch ON
3 M GAIN control knob —*
4 HD/VD signal input/output switch EXT
* This unit is shipped from the factory with the gain switch (DIP switch 9)
being set to “FIX”, so the M GAIN control knob is not operative unless
the switch setting is changed. When the gain switch (DIP switch 9) is set
to MANUAL, you can rotate this knob to adjust gain over the range 0 to
18 dB.
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Model Gain mode Factory setting
Regulation gain setting*
Factory setting of the control knob
(Standard gain setting )
XC-55BB A/F/M F (0 dB) M (This value has been set using the control knob)
T
XC-56BB F/M F (0 dB) F (This value was set by the internal circuitry) MIN ( a little lower than F (0 dB))
* When using many cameras with this setting, if you shoot an object under
a specific light source, the variation of the signal level from each camera
will be minimized.
Gain function comparison chart
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Mode Settings
XC-56BB
External VD
External HD
100 100
1005
Unit: Clock
1 Clk = 81.48 ns
Make sure that the external HD and VD phases against
the standard center phase are as shown in the figure.
External VD falling edge: Input within 100 Clk
before or after the standard center phase.
External VD rising edge: Input within 5 Clk before
or 100 Clk after the standard center phase.
(The rising edge is used only in high-rate scan
mode.)
Note that input outside the specified ranges can lead to
internal reset instability and high-rate interval
instability.
When you restart/reset the camera or operate the
camera by inputting an external trigger shutter pulse,
the V sync signal for the image is output about 1 H
later from the external VD.
Mode Settings
During normal operation: HD phase 63.56 µs, VD
phase 33.37 ms/16.68 ms (binning ON/OFF)
continuous.
Phase timing is as shown above (falling edge only
applied).
During restart/reset or external trigger shutter
mode operation: HD phase 63.56 µs continuous.
VD (reset) any timing where HD phase is within
range shown above.
Input/Output Specifications
External HD/VD Input Phase Specifications
Standard center phase
Falling edge
Rising edge
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Mode Settings
XC-56BB
HD/VD Output Specifications
The amplitude level is the typical value when
terminated with 10 kΩ. External HD and VD can be
output when you set the HD/VD signal input/output
switch to INT.
VD Input Specifications
• Input impedance: 75 Ω or 10 kΩ or more.
• Input amplitude 2.0 to 5.0 Vp-p (for both 75 Ω
termination ON and OFF).
• The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at
pin 7 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
HD Input Specifications
• Input impedance: 75 Ω or 10 kΩ or more.
• Input amplitude 2.0 to 5.0 Vp-p (for both 75 Ω
termination ON and OFF)
• The voltage and pulse width used are as measured at
pin 6 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
HD
VD 4.5 V
0 V
4.5 V
0 V
Trigger Pulse Specifications
• Input impedance: 10 kΩ or more.
• The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin
9 of the 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.
5 H – 21 H*
2.0 – 5.0 Vp-p
2.0 µs – 5.0 µs
2.0 – 5.0 Vp-p
0 – 0.6 V
2 – 5.0 V
2 µs – 1/4 s
* These VD width values are only effective when high-rate
scan is OFF.
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Mode Settings
XC-56BB
OFF
0
ON
0
Video Output Modes
This unit has two video signal output modes. Select the
mode with the binning mode switch (DIP switch 0) on
the rear panel.
Binning OFF
Signals for each independent pixel are output from the
VIDEO OUT connector every 1/30 s (line sequential
output).
External synchronization is possible by external HD/
VD.
Binning ON
Mixed signals for vertically adjacent pixels are output
from the VIDEO OUT connector every 1/60 s.
External synchronization is possible by external HD/
VD.
Frame image Frame image Frame image
Binning image Binning image Binning image Binning image Binning image
Rear panel
DIP switches
Binning mode
1/30 s (525 H)
1/60 s (263 H)
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