Sony Film Camera XC EU50CE User Manual

A-AVM-100-11 (1)

CCD Black-and-White

Video Camera Module

Technical Manual

XC-EU50/EU50CE

 2001 Sony Corporation

Overview

The XC-EU50/EU50CE is a monochrome video

camera module with a 1/2 type CCD for industrial use.

With its sensitivity around the near ultraviolet range

(around 360 nm), utilized the feature of the shorter

wavelength range characteristics and very detailed data

can be detected.

Small scratches, dust or blemishes hardly visible to the

naked eye can be captured as a clear image by

combining the camera with a light source that has a

wavelength of about 360 nm.

External trigger shutter function (EIA: 1/4

to 1/10,000 seconds, CCIR: 1/4 to 1/8,000

seconds)

You can obtain a freeze picture by inputting an

external trigger. This function is useful for shooting a

fast-moving object clearly.

Restart/Reset function

This model inherited compact size, rear panel mode

switches from the XC-E series and is ideal for use in

industrial applications.

Inputting external HD and VD signals (2 VD or more)

continuously can catch one image at an arbitrary point

in time and control the stored CCD.

This function is used for long exposures and with

strobe for frame image output.

Main Features

Body fixing

Various mode settings

Mounting screw holes are provided in the reference

plane on the lower surface of the body, allowing

mounting with the absolute minimum deviation of the

optical axis.

Rear panel switches allow the following mode settings.

• Gain: Auto/Manual

• γ compensation

• Synchronized input/output

• Potential accumulation: FRAME/FIELD

• 75 Ω termination

The connector complies with the new EIAJ

12-pin pin assignment

• Shutter: Normal/Trigger shutter

The new pin arrangement allows the connector to

accept a trigger pulse and a WEN signal.

External synchronization

The camera module automatically determines whether

to operate in interlace or non-interlace mode from the

HD (horizontal drive) and VD (vertical drive) signals

input for external synchronization.

Internal sync signal output

You can output the HD and VD signals from the 12-

pin connector by changing the setting of the rear panel

switch.

Overview

System Components

The XC-EU50/EU50CE Video Camera Module

system comprises the following components.

Video camera module

XC-EU50/EU50CE

Camera adaptor

DC-700/700CE

Camera cables

CCXC-12P02N(2 m)

CCXC-12P05N(5 m)

CCXC-12P10N(10 m)

CCXC-12P25N(25 m)

Close-up ring kit

LO-77ERK

C-mount lens

VCL-50Y-M

Tripod adaptor

VCT-333I

(Insulated type)

Connection Diagram

XC-EU50/EU50CE

VIDEO OUT

HD/VD

WEN

Camera cables

TRIG

C-mount lens

VCL-50Y-M

CCXC-12P02N

CCXC-12P05N

CCXC-12P10N

CCXC-12P25N

Camera adaptor

DC-700/700CE

(Conforms to new EIAJ and

uses 12-pin assignment)

Tripod adaptor

VCT-333I

Close-up ring kit

LO-77ERK

Overview

Location of Parts and Operation

Front/Top/Bottom

1 Lens mount (C-mount)

2 Reference holes

3 Reference holes/Tripod screw holes

1 Lens mount (C-mount)

3 Reference holes/Tripod screw holes (bottom)

Attach the VCL-50Y-M C-mount lens or other optical

equipment.

These precision screw holes are for locking the camera

module. Locking the camera module using these holes

secures the optical axis alignment.

2 Reference holes (Top)

You can install the camera on a tripod. To install on a

tripod, you will need to install the VCT-333I tripod

adaptor using the reference holes on the bottom of the

camera.

These precision screw holes are for locking the camera

module. Locking the camera module into these holes

secures the optical axis alignment.

Overview

Rear Panel

1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC power

2 Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch

input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin)

5 75Ω termination switch

3 Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob

4 HD/VD signal input/output switch

Note

3 Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob

If you have selected MGC with the GAIN switch (DIP

switch 2), this knob adjusts the gain. (Factory setting:

twelve o’clock position)

When you do switch settings, make sure the unit is off.

1 VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC (video output/DC

power input/sync signal I/O) connector (12-pin)

Connect a CCXC-12P05N camera cable to this

connector for the +12V DC power supply and the

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).

Note

If you have selected FRAME using the Potential

accumulation mode (DIP switch 2), set this knob to

MAX. (This is due to requirement CCD.)

4 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)

2 Shutter speed/Mode setting DIP switch

Shutter speed (bits 1–4):

Set an appropriate shutter speed. (Factory setting:

OFF)

5 75Ω termination switch

Turn this to OFF when not terminated. (Factory

setting: ON)

Potential accumulation mode (bit 5):

(Factory setting: FRAME)

Restart reset/External trigger shutter mode switch

(bits 6–8):

(Factory setting: Normal)

γ compensation ON/OFF switch (bit 9):

Turn on this switch to enable the γ compensation.

(Factory setting: OFF)

GAIN switch (bit 0):

This switch selects MGC (manual adjustment) or

AGC (automatic adjustment). (Factory setting:

MGC)

Overview

VIDEO OUT/DC IN/SYNC connector pin assignment

Rear panel

Pin No.

Camera sync output

Ground

External Sync (HD/VD)

Ground

Restart/Reset

External trigger shutter

Ground

+12 V DC

Ground

+12 V DC

Video output (Ground)

Video output (Signal)

HD input (Ground)

HD input (Signal)

VD input (Signal)

—

Video output (Signal)

HD output (Ground)

HD input (Ground)

HD output (Signal)

HD input (Signal)

VD output (Signal)

VD input (Signal)

Reset (Signal)

—

WEN output (Signal)

Trigger pulse input (Signal)

VD input (Ground)

VD output (Ground)

VD input (Ground)

Reset (Ground)

Factory setting mode of rear panel

Number

Switch name

Shutter speed (bits 1–4)

Factory-setting mode

OFF

Potential accumulation mode (bit 5)

Restart reset/External trigger shutter

Mode setting DIP switch mode switch (bits 6–8)

γ compensation ON/OFF switch (bit 9)

GAIN switch (bit 0)

Manual GAIN (M GAIN) control knob

FRAME

Shutter speed/

Normal

OFF

MGC

twelve o’clock position*

EXT

HD/VD signal input/output switch

75 Ω termination switch

When the GAIN switch is set to “MGC” (Manual), you can change the gain level in a range from 0 to 18 dB.

Mode Setting

Specifications of the Input/Output

Input Phase Specifications of

the External HD/VD

Specifications of the Trigger

Pulse

4 to 5.0 V

200

2 µsec

1/4 sec

EVEN,

Non Interlace

100

200

External

0 to 1.0 V

ODD

• Input impedance; 10 kΩ or more.

External HD

455 (454)

• The voltage and pulse width used are measured at pin

11 of a 12-pin multi-connector on the rear panel.

• If you set the trigger pulse with the DIP switches, use

the 100 µs to 1/4 sec pulse width.

( ): CCIR

Unit: Clock

1Clk=69.84 nsec (EIA)

70.48 nsec (CCIR)

Setting the external shutter speed with the trigger

pulse width

Set all DIP switches (1 to 4 on the rear panel) to 0.

You can obtain an arbitrary shutter speed by setting the

trigger pulse width to the range of 2 µsec to 250 msec.

Make sure that the external HD/VD phases against the

standard central phase are as shown in the figure

above. Invalid signal input may cause an error in the

internal reset.

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

Mode 2 (Reset mode)

When you restart/reset the camera or operate the

camera by inputting an external trigger shutter pulse,

the Vsync signal for the image is output 1 H later from

the external VD.

Normal:

HD/VD continuous (EIA/CCIR frequencies:

Maintained. Timing: See the above figure.)

Restart/Reset and /External trigger shutter

HD continuous/VD (Reset): Any timing if the phase

with HD is within the above range.

Exposure time = Trigger pulse width + 97 µsec (EIA)

Trigger pulse width + 120 µsec (CCIR)

Notes

Specifications of the WEN

Output

• The DIP switch 5 position is optional. (The field

setting is recommended.) The field setting can obtain

a sensitivity that is twice that of the frame setting.

• If you input a new trigger pulse before the video

signal output for the previous trigger pulse is output

completely, an incorrect video signal will be output.

4.5 V

250 H(EIA)

0 V

293 H(CCIR)

The amplitude level is the typical value when

terminated with 10 kΩ.

Mode Setting

Normal Shutter

ExternalTrigger Shutter

This mode provides continuous video output with the

electronic shutter selected by switches to capture a

high-speed moving object clearly.

By inputting an external trigger pulse, the camera is

able to capture fast-moving objects clearly.

Set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8 on the rear panel to Mode

1 or Mode 2 (See the table below).

When you set the trigger pulse width to 1/3 of a second

or more, the output signal changes to the normal

VIDEO signal.

Setting of the Normal Shutter

Using the DIP switches on the rear panel

There are two modes for timing in which a video

signal is obtained.

Shutter

OFF

• Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

1/125

1/250

1/500

1/1000

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, an internal VD is reset, then an internal

video signal is output after trigger pulse input after a

certain period of time.

For details of each timing chart, see pages 13 to 20.

1/10000

(EIA)

1/8000

(CCIR)

Flickerless*

(EIA: 1/100

CCIR: 1/120)

1/2000

1/4000

Setting of the External Trigger

Shutter

You can set the shutter speed with the DIP switches or

using the trigger pulse width.

To set the shutter speed with the trigger pulse width, see

page 8.

Using the DIP switches on the rear panel

Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)

1/100

(EIA)*

1/120

(Unit: second)

1/125

1/250

1/500

(CCIR)*

* If you set the mode to flickerless, the positions of DIP switches 1 to 3 are

optional.

Notes

• The positions of DIP switches 6 and 7 are optional.

• The DIP switch 5 position is optional. (The field

setting is recommended.) The field setting can obtain

a sensitivity that is twice that of the frame setting.

1/10000

(EIA)

1/8000

(CCIR)

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

(Unit: second)

Mode Setting

Mode 2 (Reset mode)

1/100

(EIA)*

1/120

1/125

1/250

1/500

(CCIR)*

1/10000

(EIA)

1/8000

(CCIR)

1/1000

1/2000

1/4000

(Unit: second)

* If 1/100 (EIA) or 1/120 (CCIR) has been set, the positions of DIP

switches 1 to 3 are optional.

Note

The positions of DIP switches 5, 9 and 0 are optional.

Mode Setting

Restart/Reset

To set Restart/Reset mode

The information on one screen can be extracted at any

time by externally inputting a restart/reset signal (HD/

VD). To enter this mode, set DIP switches 6, 7, and 8

on the rear panel of the camera as shown in the figure

below. The setting is especially effective for the

operation explained below.

Long exposure

Note

The Restart/Reset function extends the CCD

accumulation time, resulting in a highly sensitive

image. This function is effective when you cannot gain

satisfactory sensitivity under normal operating

conditions, or when you want to observe a moving

object. Extend the VD interval (T) period between

external VD pulses.

Some white spots may appear after a long exposure.

Sample input timing chart 1

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-EU50) Allowable frequency value 1%,

15.625 kHz (XC-EU50CE) Allowable frequency value 1%

EXT HD

EXT VD

VD interval (T): 262.5 H or more (XC-EU50) and less than 1 second (Recommended),

312.5 H or more (XC-EU50CE) and less than 1 second (Recommended)

Four or more VD pulses are required.

Exposure time for the Odd field

Exposure time for the Even field

Frame Accumulation (Factory setting)

Video output

Odd image

Even image

Invalid image

Valid frame image

Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.

Mode Setting

Sample input timing chart 2

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-EU50) Allowable frequency value 1%,

15.625 kHz (XC-EU50CE) Allowable frequency value 1%

EXT HD

EXT VD

VD interval (T): 262.5 H or more (XC-EU50) and less than 1 second (Recommended),

312.5 H or more (XC-EU50CE) and less than 1 second (Recommended)

Four or more VD pulses are required.

1/60

second

1/60

second

Exposure time for the Odd field

Exposure time for the Even field

Frame Accumulation (Factory setting)

Video output

Odd

Even image

image

Invalid image

Odd and even fields are determined by the phase of the EXT HD/VD signal input from the outside.

Valid frame image

Frame image output with a strobe light

Using a strobe light and Restart/Reset mode, you can

obtain bright frame images by synchronizing any

strobe light. (Vertical resolution: 485 lines).

The factory setting for this camera is Frame

Accumulation. The images obtained when the normal

continuous shutter or trigger shutter is used are field

images (vertical resolution: 243 lines).

Sample input timing chart

EXT HD

Continuous signal: 15.734 kHz (XC-EU50) Allowable frequency value 1%,

15.625 kHz (XC-EU50CE) Allowable frequency value 1%

EXT VD

VD: 1/60 sec (XC-EU50), 1/50 sec (XC-EU50CE)

Four or more VD pulses are required.

Strobe light

Exposure time for the Odd field

Exposure time for the Even field

Frame Accumulation (Factory setting)

Video output

Odd

image

Even

image

Invalid image

Valid frame image

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.)

Note

For best performance, it is recommended that you not flash between VD and VD + 10 H (XC-EU50)/16 H

(XC-EU50CE).

Mode Setting

Timing Charts

When set to Mode 1

For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width

HD/VD input

ꢀ Continuous VD input

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*³

Trigger*¹

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time (Te)*²

Exposure

Exposure time (Te)*²

time (Te)*²

External HD*¹

External VD*¹

(Continuous

VD)

T: T=under 10 µs*⁴

10 µs or more

EXT-VD

Video out

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

TRG

EXT-VD

65 µs

10 µs

EXT-VD

*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to

input both HD and VD signals.

*4 If there is a falling edge on the external VD within

a period of –65 to +10 µs from the falling trigger

edge (1 and 2 in the figure), it is not defined

whether the image is output for the external VD

falling edge or the image is output for the next

external VD falling edge. (1 in the figure shows

that the image is output for the next external VD.

2 shows the image for the external VD.) In this

case, see WEN since output of the image and WEN

make up a pair. In any other cases, the image is

output for the external VD falling edge after the

trigger falling edge (3 in the figure).

*2 Exposure time (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 97 µsec (EIA)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 120 µsec (CCIR)

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

trigger shutter operation is between 2 µs and 1/4 s.)

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger

falling edge restores the external trigger shutter

operation. 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.

There is no guarantee of operation for any trigger

input selected in this period.

*5 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to

the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is

output.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger is

input before the image for the previous trigger is output.

Mode Setting

For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width

HD/VD input

ꢀ Continuous HD input/Single VD input

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Normal operation*³

External trigger shutter operation

Trigger*¹

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time

Exposure time (Te)*²

(Te)*²

External HD*¹

External VD*¹

(Single VD)

T: T=10 µs to 65 ms*⁴

min 10 µs

Video out

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to

input both HD and VD signals in this case. Input

the signal so that the VD phase aligns with the HD

falling edge.

*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10 µs to

65 ms after the trigger falling edge (1 and 2 in

the figure). There is no guarantee of operation

when any other input is selected. If an invalid

signal is input, the input is changed to a valid

signal and, after several V signals, normal

operation will resume.

*2 Exposure time (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 97 µsec (EIA)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 120 µsec (CCIR)

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

*5 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to

the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is

output.

trigger shutter operation is between 2 µs and 1/4 s.)

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. (By entering a

continuous VD in this section, an image is output.)

The trigger falling edge restores the external

trigger shutter operation. 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. There is no guarantee of

operation for any trigger input selected in this

period.

Note

Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal

make up a pair.

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger

is input before the image for the previous trigger is

output.

Mode Setting

For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width

No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Normal operation*³

External trigger shutter operation

Trigger*¹

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time

Exposure

(Te)*²

time (Te)*²

Internal HD*⁴

T: T=10 µs or more*⁵

T: T=under 10 µs*⁵

Video out

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside.

*5 In the external trigger operation, the image is

output for the internal VD falling edge after the

trigger falling edge (1 and 2 in the figure). If the

period from the trigger falling edge to the internal

VD falling edge (T in the figure) is under 10 µs,

there may be a delay of 1 VD in the output. (3 in

the figure shows that the image is output for the

next internal VD). In this case, see WEN since the

image and WEN make up a pair. (The internal VD

falling edge and the beginning of the equivalent

pause in the V period of the SYNC have the same

phase.)

*2 Exposure time (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 97 µsec (EIA)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 120 µsec (CCIR)

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

trigger shutter operation is between 2 µs and 1/4 s.)

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger

falling edge restores the external trigger shutter

operation. 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.

There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers

input in this period.

*6 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to

the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is

output.

Note

*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there is

no external input and the HD/VD signal I/O switch

on the rear panel is set to INT.

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger

is input before the image for the previous trigger is

output.

Mode Setting

For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches

HD/VD input

ꢀ Continuous VD input

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Normal

operation*³

External trigger shutter operation

100 µs to 250 ms

Exposure time (Te)*²

Trigger*¹

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time

(Te)*²

Exposure time (Te)*²

External HD*¹

External VD*¹

(Continuous

VD)

T: T=under 10 ms*⁴

T: T=10 ms or

T: T=10 ms or more*⁴

more*⁴

Video out

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. The continuous

VD frequency is one field. Make sure you input

HD and VD at the same time.

*4 An image is output when an external VD signal

falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2

and 3 in the figure). If the period from the trigger

rising edge to the external VD falling edge (T in

the figure) is under 10 ms, there may be a delay of

1 VD in the output. (1 in the figure shows that the

image is output for the next external VD). In this

case, see WEN since the image and WEN make up

a pair.

*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the

setting of the DIP switches.

For details, see Page 9.

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger

falling edge restores the external trigger shutter

operation. 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.

There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers

input in this period.

Note

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger

is input before the image for the previous trigger is

output.

Mode Setting

For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches

HD/VD input

ꢀ Continuous HD input/Single VD input

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*³

Trigger*¹

100 µs to 250 ms

Exposure time (Te)*²

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time

(Te)*²

External HD*¹

External VD*¹

(Single VD)

min.10 ms

T: T=10 ms to 75 ms*⁴

Video out

WEN

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. Make sure to

input both HD and VD signals in this case. Input

the signal so that the VD phase aligns with the HD

falling edge.

*4 Input the external VD within the period of 10 ms to

75 ms after the trigger rising edge (1 and 2 in

the figure). There is no guarantee of operation

when any other input is selected. If an invalid

signal is input, the input is changed to a valid

signal, and after several V signals, normal

operation will resume.

*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the

setting of the DIP switches.

For details, see Page 9.

Note

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. (By entering a

continuous VD in this section, an image is output.)

The trigger falling edge restores the external

trigger shutter operation. 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. There is no guarantee of

operation for any triggers input in this period.

Make sure that the trigger signal and the VD signal

make up a pair.

An image is not output correctly when the next trigger

is input before the image for the previous trigger is

output.

Mode Setting

For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches

No HD/VD input (Internal synchronization)

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

Normal

operation*³

External trigger shutter operation

100 µs to 250 ms

Exposure time (Te)*²

Trigger*¹

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time (Te)*²

Exposure time

(Te)*²

Internal VD*⁴

Video out

WEN

T: T=10 ms or

T: T=10 ms or more*⁵

T: T=under 10 ms*⁵

more*⁵

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside.

*5 An image is output when an internal VD signal

falls 10 ms or more after a trigger pulse rises (2

and 3 in the figure). If the period from the

trigger rising edge to the internal VD falling edge

(T in the figure) is under 10 ms, it is not defined

whether the image is output for the internal VD

falling edge or the image is output for the next

internal VD falling edge. (1 in the figure shows

that the image is output for the next internal VD).

In this case, see WEN since the image and WEN

make up a pair.

*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the

setting of the DIP switches.

For details, see Page 9.

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger

falling edge restores the external trigger shutter

operation. 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.

There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers

input in this period.

(The internal VD falling edge and the beginning

of the equivalent pause in the V period of the

SYNC have the same phase.)

Note

*4 The internal VD signals are output as long as there

is no external input and the HD/VD signal

An image is not output correctly when the next

trigger is input before the image for the previous

trigger is output.

input/output switch on the rear panel is set to INT.

Mode Setting

When set to Mode 2

For setting the shutter speed using the trigger pulse width

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*³

Trigger*¹

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time (Te)*²

Exposure time

(Te)*²

Video out

WEN

1 H to 2 H*⁴

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. The trigger

input frequency must be [Trigger pulse width + 1

field + 2 H frequency] or more. The operation is

not guaranteed for shorter frequencies. If invalid

data is input, normal operation is resumed several

Vs after entering the correct data.

*4 A VD signal is generated after 1 H to 2 H from the

trigger falling edge, then the image is output

synchronized with the VD generation.

*5 When the external trigger shutter mode changes to

the normal operation mode, one WEN signal is

output.

*2 Exposure time (Te)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 97 µsec (EIA)

Te = Trigger pulse width + 120 µsec (CCIR)

(The effective trigger pulse width for the external

trigger shutter operation is between 2 µs and 1/4 s.)

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger

falling edge restores the external trigger shutter

operation. 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.

There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers

input in this period.

Mode Setting

For setting the shutter speed using the DIP switches

Mode transition state

External input

inhibition area

(50 ms)

External trigger

shutter operation

External trigger shutter operation

Normal operation*³

Trigger*¹

100 µs to 250 ms

Trigger pulse width*³

Exposure time (Te)*²

Exposure time

(Te)*²

Video out

WEN

T*⁴

250 H (EIA)

293 H (CCIR)

*1 This is a signal input from outside. The trigger

input frequency must be [Shutter speed (DIP

switches) + 1 field + 2 H frequency] or more. If

invalid data is input, normal operation is resumed

several Vs after entering the correct data.

*4 The image is output at the shortest timing from the

trigger rising edge according to the DIP switch

setting.

*2 The exposure time (Te) is determined by the

setting of the DIP switches.

For details, see Page 10.

*3 The normal operation state is chosen when the

trigger pulse width is 1/3 s or more. The trigger

falling edge restores the external trigger shutter

operation. 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.

There is no guarantee of operation for any triggers

input in this period.

Appendix

Horizontal resolution

Specifications

Image pickup device

1/2type interline transfer CCD

Number of effective pixels

XC-EU50: 768 (H) × 494 (V)

XC-EU50: 570 TV lines

XC-EU50CE: 560 TV lines

60 dB

AGC/Manual

(Can be selected using the DIP

switch on the rear panel)

S/N ratio

GAIN

Gamma compensation

ON/OFF

XC-EU50CE: 752 (H) × 582 (V)

XC-EU50: 8.4 (H) × 9.8 (V) µm

XC-EU50CE: 8.6 (H) × 8.3 (V) µm

XC-EU50: 7.95 (H) × 6.45 (V) mm

XC-EU50CE: 7.95 (H) × 6.45 (V) mm

Cell size

Chip size

(Can be selected using the

DIP switch on the rear panel)

Electronic shutter XC-EU50: 1/100 to 1/10,000 second

XC-EU50CE: 1/120 to 1/10,000

second

CCD horizontal driving frequency

XC-EU50: 14.318 MHz

XC-EU50CE: 14.187 MHz

CCD vertical driving frequency

External trigger shutter

XC-EU50: 1/4 to 1/10,000 second

XC-EU50CE: 1/4 to 1/8,000 second

*Can be changed using the trigger

pulse width or set using the DIP

switches on the rear panel.

Power requirement

DC +12 V (+9.0 V to 16 V)

Power consumption

1.6 W

Operating temperature

XC-EU50: 15.734 kHz 1%

XC-EU50CE: 15.625 kHz 1%

XC-EU50: EIA

Signal system

XC-EU50CE: CCIR

Lens mount

Flange back

C-mount

17.526 mm (²³/32 inches)

(light wavelength: 360 nm)

Synchronization system

Internal/External

–5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F)

Storage temperature

–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to 140 °F)

Performance assurance temperature

0 °C to +30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F)

Operating humidity

(Selected automatically)

External synchronization input/output

HD/VD (2 to 5 Vp-p)

*Automatically selected according

to the existence of an input signal

when the selection switch on the

rear panel has been set to EXT.

20 to 80% (Non-condensing)

Storage humidity

Allowable frequency deviation of external

20 to 95% (Non-condensing)

Vibration resistance

synchronization

1% (in horizontal synchronous

frequency)

10 G

(For 20 minutes in the X,Y and Z

directions at 20 to 200 Hz)

Shock resistance 70 G

Jitter

Scanning system

Within 50 nsec

XC-EU50: 525 lines

Outside dimensions

XC-EU50CE: 625 lines

2:1 interlace/noninterlace

(automatically switched according to

input signal)

29 (W) × 29 (H) × 32 (D) mm

(1 ³/16 (W) × 1 ³/16 (H) × 1 ⁵/16 (D)

inches)

Appendix

Weight

Standards

50 g (2 oz)

Spectral Sensitivity

Characteristics

(Typical Value)

UL1492, FCC Class A Digital

Device, CE (EN50081-2

+EN50082-2), AS3548 (Class A)

Restart/Reset function

Frame or field accumulation can be

selected.

Other

New EIAJ compliance 12-pin

connector pin assignment

External trigger shutter

Lens mount cap (1)

Relative

1.0

sensitivity

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.0

Accessories

Operating Instructions (1)

300

320

340

360

380

400

420

Dimensions

Wavelength (nm)

Note

XC-EU50/EU50CE

The lens characteristics and light source characteristics

are excluded.

2-M2 deep 2.5

Top

Recommended light

source

4.5

Use a light source that has a wavelength of about 360

nm, such as black light.

C0.5

Side

For more details, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

XC-EU50

6.5

5.5 1.7

8.0

C0.5

Bottom

4-M2 deep 2.5

6.5

Front

Unit: mm (inches)

Appendix

CCD Output Waveform Timing Chart

XC-EU50

Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart

91 (6.36 µs)

752

CCD

output

signal

Effective total pixels 768

Output video period

Dummy

bits

Optical black

portion

69.8 ns

Horizontal transfer stop period

Optical black portion

Horizontal blanking period (11.0 µs)

Camera video

output signal

(Typical value)

67 (4.68

752 (52.5 µs)

21 HSYNC

(1.47 µs) 70

(4.89 µs)

One horizontal scanning period (1 H) 910 (63.56 µs)

* Values without units indicate the clock counts.

Appendix

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced frame accumulation)

Odd field (262.5 H)

Even field (262.5 H)

9 H

253.5 H

9 H

253.5 H

2 4 6 8

1 3 5 7 9

CCD

output

signal

242.5

3.5

242.5

Empty

transfer

Empty

transfer

Camera

video

Optical black portion

output

signal

Vertical blanking

period (20 H)

Vertical blanking

period (20 H)

* The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced field accumulation)

Odd field (262.5 H)

Even field (262.5 H)

9 H

253.5 H

9 H

253.5 H

CCD

output

signal

242.5

3.5

242.5

Empty

transfer

Empty

transfer

Camera

video

Optical black portion

output

signal

Vertical blanking

period (20 H)

Vertical blanking

period (20 H)

* The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

Appendix

XC-EU50CE

Horizontal Output Waveform Timing Chart

(6.91 µs)

736

CCD

output

signal

Effective total pixels 752

Output video period

Dummy

bits

Horizontal transfer stop period

Optical black

portion

70.5 ns

Optical black portion

Horizontal blanking period (12.1 µs)

Camera video

output signal

(Typical value)

81 (5.71 µs)

736 (51.9 µs)

21 HSYNC

s) 70

(4.93

(1.48

One horizontal scanning period (1 H) 908 (64.0 µs)

* Values without units indicate the clock counts.

Appendix

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced frame accumulation)

Odd field (312.5 H)

Even field (312.5 H)

7.5 H

305 H

7.5 H

305 H

1 3 5 7 9

2 4 6 8

CCD

output

signal

287.5

3.5

Empty

transfer

Empty

transfer

Camera

video

Optical black portion

output

signal

Vertical blanking

period (25 H)

Vertical blanking

period (25 H)

* The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

Vertical Output Waveform Timing Chart (2:1 interlaced field accumulation)

Odd field (312.5 H)

Even field (312.5 H)

7.5 H

305 H

7.5 H

305 H

CCD

output

signal

287.5

3.5

Empty

transfer

Empty

transfer

Camera

video

Optical black portion

output

signal

Vertical blanking

period (25 H)

Vertical blanking

period (25 H)

* The transfer stop period is included in the dummy bits.

Appendix

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