Inspiration by Sony: Black and White or Color, Your Choice!

XCL-SG510 (black and white) and XCL-SG510C (color) digital video camera modules have emerged as Sony’s newest Cameralink  interface video cameras. Armed with a high-speed IMX250 5.1MP GS CMOS sensor highlighting Sony PregiusTM Global Shutter (GS) CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) sensor, Sony once again delivers with nothing but the best. XCL-SG510 The integration of unsurpassed Sony technology, concisely packaged in a small body, allows for optimal use in Industrial Vision and non-manufacturing vision markets. Sony introduced GS CMOS imaging in 2014, introducing its new PregiusTM technology, delivering not only fast frame rates, but also CCD-like (Charge-Coupled Device) imaging execution. Elevating CMOS image quality allows for a practical alternate to many CCD sensors. Both the XCL-SG510 and its color partner, the XCL-SG510C have 2/3-type CMOS image sensors with global shuttering function (PregiusTM), and 2,464 x 2,056 effective pixels. They also have an RS232C serial interface, and LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) digital interface. With PregiusTM high sensitivity technology, these cameras have quite a large visibility area, even in challenging lighting environments.

XCL-SG510 and XCL-SG510C

[caption id="attachment_7577" align="alignleft" width="300"]XCL-SG510 Camera Front XCL-SG510 Camera Front[/caption] Exceptional imaging processing skills allows both camera models the ability for wide dynamic range, frame accumulation, area exposure, and area gain, thanks to Sony’s GS CMOS Pregius technology. With their high frame rate of image transfer, these cameras are able to recognize 5.1-megapixel resolution utilizing up to 154 frames per second (8-bit x 10 tap) frames per second, and has additional, selectable frame rates. When recoding video, these cameras  capture rapidly moving subjects, all-the-while maintaining crisp, clear imaging. With the PregiusTM high sensitivity technology, these cameras have large visibility, even in challenging lighting environments. Thanks to their embedded shading correction and PregiusTM sensor technology, the XCL-SG510 and XCL-SG510C cameras reduce unequal image intensities often caused by lenses or lighting. Internal hardware processing lowers external image correction requirements usually achieved by a PC and frame grabber. Having this function streamlines processing tasks and lessens the PC’s processing burden. With their ability to instinctively eliminate faulty pixels within the imaging area, image processing is made that much easier.

While pocket-sized, at 1-3/4 x 1-3/4x 1-3/16 inches (44mm x 44mm x 30mm), excluding protrusions, and lightweight at 3.4 ounces (96g), these cameras have both a high 10G (20Hz to 200 Hz) vibration tolerance, and high shock resistance of 70G.

Small, strong and mighty!

[caption id="attachment_7578" align="alignright" width="300"]XCL-SG510C Camera Back XCL-SG510C Camera Back[/caption]

Differences between XCL-SG510 and XCL-SG510C cameras:

  • Color filter: the XCL-SG510C has one, and the black and white model does not
  • Minimum illumination (at 50%): the XCL-SG510 has 0.5 lx (Iris: F1.4, Gain: +18 dB, Shutter: 1/30 s), and the XCL-SG510C has 12 lx (Iris: F1.4, Gain: +18 dB, Shutter: 1/30 s)
  • Sensitivity: the black and white model (XCL-SG510) has F5.6 (400 lx, Gain: 0 dB, shutter1/30s) while the color model (XCL-SG510C ) has F5.6 (2000 lx, Gain: 0 dB, shutter 1/30s)
  • Readout modes: the XCL-SG510’s modes are Normal, Binning (2 x 1, 1 x 2, and 2 x 2), Partial Scan, Multi ROI, while the XCL-SG510C has Normal, Partial Scan, and Multi ROI
  • Video data output varies from camera to camera, with the XCL-SG510 having digital Mono 8, 10, 12, 16-bit, and the color XCL-SG510C has digital Raw 8, 10, 12, 16-bit, Raw and digital.
Applications, you might ask?  TheXCL-SG510 and XCL-SG510C video cameras are ideal for Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS), factory automation, food, beverage inspection and pharmaceutical applications. Endless possibilities are waiting for the XCL-SG510 and XCL-SG510C cameras, and are just waiting to be identified. Both cameras are equipped with an internal temperature sensor. A host device receives temperature readout information by issuing a command (negating the need for a separate sensor), which simplifies system configuration. Up to 16 additional camera memory considerations (including brightness, gamma, shutter, gain, and trigger mode), plus factory default settings, can be preset to enhance scene requirements. XCL-SG510 and XCL-SH510C  cameras bring exceptional image processing features to the application. Wide dynamic range and frame accumulation, area gain, defection correction and shading correction are a few of these great camera features. Yes, the result is form and function from the steadfast Sony name. Aegis Electronic Group, Inc., stocks these new cameras, and are ready to acquaint you with their amazing results. Aegis as an ISO 9001:2008 certified distributor, is steadfastly dedicated to each customer, and excels in speedy product distribution. Living up to their Mission Statement goals, Aegis provides the optimum in service, technological assistance and product knowledge, equalling success for all.