Sony’s XC Series of industrial CCD cameras are designed for demanding machine vision, remote monitoring and microscopy applications.

XC COLOR CAMERAS

XC-555/XC-555P The XC-555 is an ultra-compact, integrated 1/2 type IT CCD color camera ideally suited for a wide variety of applications such as machine vision, multimedia and remote monitoring. The XC-555 is designed so that a video output signal can be obtained by only providing a power supply of 12 V DC. Its ultra-compact, one-piece design eliminates the need for a bulky CCU, allowing the XC-555 camera to be easily installed in space-restricted areas. The XC-555 is a direct replacement for the XC-999 and XC-777A cameras (1/2 vs. 1/3 inch optics). The XC-555P is a direct replacement for the XC-999P and XC-777AP cameras (1/2 vs. 1/3 inch optics). * 1/2 type IT CCD with complementary mosaic filter * Ultra-compact and lightweight: 22 x 22 x 75mm, 60 g * One piece camera - no bulky CCU * Compact NF lens and lens mount * RS-232 Interface to control camera functions * CCD IRIS® function with user selectable maximum speed to 1/100,000 of second * VBS and Y/C Outputs * External synchronization with HD/VD or VS/VBS

XC PROGRESSIVE SCAN CAMERAS

XC-56/XC-56BB When high quality imaging at 30 frames/second with a 12-pin connector are of the essence, turn to the compact champion, Sony's XC-56, for the solution. Featuring the same compact and light weight size as Sony's XC-HR camera series, the C-mount XC-56 B/W camera incorporates a 1/3 type Interline Transfer (IT) Progressive Scan CCD with square pixels and a VGA resolution of 659 x 494. Although the XC-56 is not a direct replacement, it features the same pin assignment as Sony's popular XC-55 camera so NO CABLE CHANGE is required when replacing the XC-56 for the XC-55 camera. The new XC-56 camera features many of the popular XC-HR50 specifications (i.e., compact size, CCD technology and functions) but at 30 frames/sec in 1N mode so it will work with existing frame grabbers and vision systems with little or no change. Sony's new XC-56 camera is the ideal solution when you need a progressive scan camera at an affordable price. Designed to comply with the pin-out of Sony's discontinued XC-55BB camera, Sony's new two piece, black and white progressive scan video camera - the XC-56BB - incorporates a 1/3-type progressive scan CCD that produces detailed, VGA resolution image (647 x 493 pixels) at a high frame rate (30 frame per second/60 frames per second binned). Designed in a miniature body, the new XC-56BB camera inherits all the outstanding features of the XC-56 camera, but it is "form fitted" to the XC-55BB camera body. * 1/3 type Interline Transfer (IT) Progressive Scan CCD with square pixels * High Resolution - VGA resolution (648 x 494) at 30 full frames per second * High Rate Scanning - 120 frames per second * Minimum illumination - 0.5 lux * Electronic Shutter - 1/100 to 1/15,000 sec * Ultra Compact and lightweight * C Mount * Square Pixels * All controls external for easy configuration * High shock and vibration resistance * Pin out compatible with Sony's XC-55 camera XC-HR50 When high quality imaging and speed are of the essence, turn to the compact champion, XC-HR50, for the solution. The new XC-HR50 is a compact, lightweight, black and white video camera incorporating the latest 1/3 Type Interline Transfer (IT) Progressive Scan CCD with HAD technology providing 659 (H) x 494 (V) effective picture elements and incorporating a C-mount type lens mount. The XC-HR50 can capture high quality images at fast frame rates (twice the speed of Sony's popular XC-55 camera) and is ideal for demanding applications such as semiconductor production and high speed assembly line inspection. * 1/3 Type IT Progressive Scan CCD * High frame rate - 60 full frames per second/120 binned frames per second * High rate scanning to increase vertical scanning frequency compared to the XC-55 - up to 200 partial    frames per second * Partial Scan controlled by VD pulse length * Square Pixels * Minimum Illumination of 1 lux @ F1.4 * Small, lightweight one-piece body - 29 (W) x 29 (H) x 30 (D)/50g * All controls are external for easy configuration * Flexible Trigger Shutter Interface - Exposure set with switches or pulse width * Rugged and Robust -10G vibration tolerance/70G shock resistant * C-Mount / No IR cutoff filter XC-HR57 Sony's new XC-HR57 progressive scan CCD camera is ideal for those applications that require a large format CCD to fit the optics or maintain a field of view. The XC-HR57 incorporates a 1/2" Progressive Scan CCD with VGA resolution (640x480) at 60 full frames/sec (120 binned frames/sec). This camera expands the sonyxchr581range of products in Sony's XC-HR (high rate) series of high-speed, compact cameras. Offering excellent performance, dependability and compact design, this camera is ideally suited for high-speed inspection applications. * 1/2 type Progressive Scan CCD * High Resolution - VGA resolution (640 x 480) * High Frame Rate & High Rate Scanning - 60 full frames/second / 120 binned frames/second * Partial Scan controlled by VD pulse switch * Square pixels * Minimum Illumination of 1 lux @ F1.4 * Small, lightweight one-piece body - 29 (W) x 29 (H) x 30 (D) / 50 g * All controls are external for easy configuration * C Mount - No IR cut off filter XC-HR58 Sony's new XC-HR58 progressive scan CCD camera is ideal for those applications that require a large format CCD to fit the optics or maintain a field of view. The XC-HR58 incorporates a 1/2" Progressive Scan CCD with SVGA resolution (767x580) at 50 full frames/sec (100 binned frames/sec). This camera expands the sonyxchr58range of products in Sony's XC-HR (high rate) series of high-speed, compact cameras. Offering excellent performance, dependability and compact design, this camera is ideally suited for high-speed inspection applications. * 1/2 type Progressive Scan CCD * High Resolution - SVGA resolution (767 x 580) * High Frame Rate & High Rate Scanning - 50 full frames/second / 100 binned frames/second * Partial Scan controlled by VD pulse switch * Square pixels * Minimum Illumination of 1 lux @ F1.4 * Small, lightweight one-piece body - 29 (W) x 29 (H) x 30 (D) / 50 g * All controls are external for easy configuration * C Mount - No IR cut off filter XC-HR70 When a camera with high resolution and speed is essential to your application, turn to Sony's latest addition to its progressive scan line up, the XC-HR70, for the solution. The new XC-HR70 is a compact, lightweight, black and white video camera incorporating the latest 1/3 Type Interline Transfer (IT) Progressive Scan CCD with HAD technology. The XC-HR70 features a remarkable XGA resolution of 1034 (H) x 779 (V) pixels and  sonyxchr70_z-smincorporates a C-mount type lens mount. The XC-HR70 can capture high-resolution images at 29 f/s and is ideal for demanding applications such as semiconductor production and high speed assembly line inspection. * 1/3 Type IT Progressive Scan CCD * High frame rate - 29 full frames per second/58 binned frames per second * High rate scanning to increase vertical scanning frequency compared to the XC-55 - up to 120 partial frames per second * Partial Scan controlled by VD pulse length * Square Pixels * Minimum Illumination of 1 lux @ F1.8 * Flexible Trigger Shutter Interface - Exposure set with switches or pulse width (1/4 to 1/100,000 sec) * Horizontal Resolution - 800 TV lines * Small, lightweight one-piece body - 29 (W) x 29 (H) x 30 (D)/50g * All controls are external for easy configuration * Rugged and Robust -10G vibration tolerance/70G shock resistant * C-Mount / No IR cutoff filter XC-HR90 The XC-HR90 high speed/ high resolution camera incorporates a 1/3" Progressive Scan IT CCD with SXGA resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels with at a selectable frame rate of up to 15 or 30 full frames per second (fps). The XC-HR90 achieves high rate scanning up to 204.8 fps with 60 effective lines, selectable from 16 vertical divisions. In addition, all camera settings can be made via the camera's RS-232C interface. The sony-xchr90XC-HR90 features a small and lightweight body with the same faceplate dimensions as the other models in the XC-HR series, enabling them to be easily interchanged for various applications and ideal for space restricted areas. The compact XC-HR90 camera possesses an unmatched combination of resolution, speed, and control, attributing to the continuous success of Sony as a market leader in the industrial environments of machine vision and beyond. * 1/3-type progressive scan CCD * SXGA resolution (1,280 x 960 pixels) image capture at a speed of 30 or 15 full fps * High-rate scanning * Readout of center 240 lines at 95.8 fps (set using dip switches) * Readout of 60 effective lines selectable from 16 vertical divisions at up to 204.8 fps * Horizontal Resolution: 960 TV Lines * Partial scan controlled by VD pulse length * Minimum illumination: 1.0lx at F 1.4 * High S/N ratio: 56 dB * Electronic Shutter: 1/100 to 1/100,000sec

XC ANALOG CAMERAS

XC-ST30/XC-ST30CE

Ideal for image processing and machine vision applications, the XC-ST30 is part of Sony's new standard of analog B/W video cameras. The new XC-ST30 is a compact, lightweight video camera incorporating the latest 1/3 type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 768(H) x 494(V) effective picture elements and incorporating a C-Mount type lens mount. The XC-ST30 is easy to use and its small size sonyxcst30allows for flexible interface and works great in space limited and remote head applications.

The XC-ST30CE is part of Sony's next generation of analog 1/3" B/W video cameras, ideal for image processing and machine vision applications. The new XC-ST30CE is a compact, light weight video camera incorporating the latest 1/3" Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 752(H) x 582(V) effective picture elements and incorporating a C-Mount type lens mount. The XC-ST30CE is easy to use and its small size allows for flexible interface.

* High Sensitivity using the 1/3" CCD with HAD technology. * All controls outside the camera * Simplified and more flexible trigger from previous models * Small, light weight, one piece camera * Excellent vibration and shock characteristics * Small and light weight power adaptor

XC-ST50/XC-ST50CE

Easy to use and small enough to allow for flexible interface, Sony's XC-ST50 1/2" CCD B/W Camera (EIA) is ideal for image processing and machine vision applications. The new XC-ST50 is a compact, light weight video camera incorporating the latest ½ type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing sonyxcst50768(H) x 494(V) effective picture elements and incorporating a C-Mount type lens mount. Its small size allows the camera to work great in space limited and remote head applications.

Compact and lightweight, Sony's XC-ST50CE 1/2" CCD B/W Camera (CCIR) is ideal for image processing and machine vision applications. The XC-ST50CE is a compact and lightweight B/W video camera incorporating the latest 1/2" Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 752 (H) x 582 (V) effective picture elements and incorporating a C-Mount type lens mount. The XC-ST50CE is easy to use and its small size allows for flexible interface.

* High Sensitivity using the 1/2" CCD with HAD technology. * All controls outside the camera * Simplified and more flexible trigger from previous models * Small, light weight, one piece camera * Excellent vibration and shock characteristics * Small and light weight power adaptor

XC-ST51/XC-ST51CE

The new XC-ST51 camera incorporates Sony's NEW high sensitivity 1/2 type IT CCD. With its high sensitivity of 0.2 lux @F1.4, the XC-ST51 camera is ideal for demanding machine vision applications. The XC-ST51 camera features the same compact and lightweight design as the XC-ST camera series making them easy to sonyxcst50interchange. The XC-ST51 camera measures 44(W) x 29(H) x 57.5(D) mm and weighs 110g.

The XC-ST51CE camera measures 44(W) x 29(H) x 57.5(D) mm and weighs 110g.

* New 1/2 type IT CCD * High Sensitivity - 0.2 lux @ F1.4 * Small and lightweight * C-Mount * Electronic shutter function - 1/100 to 1/10,000 s * Flexible trigger shutter functions * Frame/Field exposure * Synchronization: internal/external (HD/VD, VS) * High shock and vibration tolerance * All controls on the exterior rear panel * High S/N Ratio - 60 dB

XC-ST70/XC-ST70CE An ideal 2/3-inch black and white video camera for image processing and machine vision applications, Sony's XC-ST70 incorporates the latest 2/3 type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 768 (H) x 494 (V) effective picture elements. The camera also incorporates a C-Mount type lens mount. The XC-ST70 is easy to use and its small size allows for flexible interface and works great in space-limited and sonyxcst70remote head applications. The XC-ST70CE represents Sony's next generation of analog 2/3" black and white video cameras, ideal for image processing and machine vision applications. (The XC-ST70 is the EIA standard model.) The XC-ST70CE is a compact, lightweight, black and white video camera incorporating the latest 2/3" Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 752 (H) x 582 (V) effective picture elements and incorporating a C-Mount type lens mount. The XC-ST70CE is easy to use and its small size allows for flexible interface. *  2/3" IT HAD CCD * All controls outside the camera * High Sensitivity: 0.3 lx (F1.4) * High S/N ratio: 60 dB * Simplified and more flexible trigger from previous models * Small, light weight, one piece camera * Excellent vibration and shock characteristics * Small and light weight power adaptor XC-EI30/XC-EI30CE Specifically designed for image processing and machine vision professionals, Sony's XC-EI30 is the smallest and lightest one-piece 1/3-inch analog B/W video camera in the company's line to date. It features the same CCD technology and improved specifications that are incorporated in the XC-ST70/50/30 series (e.g., simplified and flexible trigger, excellent vibration and shock characteristics) but in an even smaller and lighter package. In order to achieve this extremely small size, the BNC connector has been removed from the XC-EI30 camera. This camera incorporates the latest 1/3" Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 768 (H) x 494 (V) effective picture elements and feature a C-mount type lens mount. When used with an IR LED illuminator, this camera can capture images in very low light environments and/or easily detect features that are more distinguishable in IR illumination. Sony's XC-EI30CE incorporates the latest 1/3" Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 752 (H) x 582 (V) effective picture elements and feature a C-mount type lens mount. * High sensitivity using the 1/3" CCD with HAD technology * All controls outside the camera * Simplified and flexible trigger * Smallest and lightest, one piece analog B/W video camera offered by Sony * Excellent vibration and shock characteristics (10G / 70G) * Small and light weight power adaptor (DC-700/700CE) XCE-I50/XCE-I50CE Ideal for image processing and machine vision applications and weighing only 60 grams, Sony's XC-EI50 video camera is the smallest and lightest one-piece 1/2-inch analog B/W video camera in Sony's lineup to date. This camera features the same CCD technology and improved specifications that are incorporated in the XC-ST70/50/30 series (e.g., simplified and flexible trigger, excellent vibration and shock characteristics) but in an even smaller and lighter package. In order to achieve this extremely small size, the BNC connector has been removed from the XC-EI50 camera. This camera incorporates the latest ½ type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 768(H) x 494 (V) effective picture elements and features a C-mount type lens mount. When used with an IR LED illuminator, this camera can capture images in very low light environments and/or easily detect features that are more distinguishable in IR illumination. Sony's XC-EI50CE camera incorporates the latest ½ type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 752(H) x 582 (V) effective picture elements and features a C-mount type lens mount. * High sensitivity using the 1/2" CCD with HAD technology * All controls outside the camera * Simplified and flexible trigger * Smallest and lightest, one piece analog B/W video camera offered by Sony * Excellent vibration and shock characteristics (10G / 70G) * Small and light weight power adaptor (DC-700/700CE) XCE-S30/XCE-S30CE Ideal for image processing and machine vision applications, Sony's 50-gram XC-ES30 is part of Sony's new standard of analog B/W video cameras. This camera features the same CCD technology and improved specifications that are incorporated in the XC-ST70/50/30 series (e.g., simplified and flexible trigger, excellent vibration and shock characteristics) but in an even smaller and lighter package. This camera incorporates the latest 1/3 type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 768 (H) x 494 (V) effective picture elements and features a C-mount type lens mount. Ideal for image processing and machine vision applications, Sony's 50-gram XC-ES30CE camera incorporates the latest 1/3 type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 752 (H) x 582 (V) effective picture elements and features a C-mount type lens mount. * High sensitivity using the 1/3" CCD with HAD technology * All controls outside the camera * Simplified and flexible trigger * Smallest and lightest, one piece analog B/W video camera offered by Sony * Excellent vibration and shock characteristics (10G / 70G) * Small and light weight power adaptor (DC-700/700CE) XCE-S50/XCE-S50CE Easy to install and ideal for image processing and machine vision applications, Sony's XC-ES50 ½ type B/W Analog Camera (EIA) is part of Sony's new standard of analog B/W video cameras. This cameras features the same CCD technology and improved specifications that are incorporated in the XC-ST70/50/30 series (e.g., simplified and flexible trigger, excellent vibration and shock characteristics) but in an even smaller and lighter package. The camera incorporates the latest Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 768 (H) x 494 (V) effective picture elements and features a C-mount type lens mount. With dimensions of 29 (W) x 29 (H) x 32( D) mm and weighing only 50 grams, this camera works great in space-limited and remote head applications. Sony's XC-ES50CE ½ type B/W Analog Camera (EIA) incorporates the latest Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 752 (H) x 582 (V) effective picture elements and features a C-mount type lens mount. * High sensitivity using the 1/2" CCD with HAD technology * All controls outside the camera * Simplified and flexible trigger * Smallest and lightest, one piece analog B/W video camera offered by Sony * Excellent vibration and shock characteristics (10G / 70G) * Small and light weight power adaptor (DC-700/700CE) XC-EU50/XC-EU50CE Part of Sony's extensive lineup of machine vision cameras, the new XC-EU50 1/2" Near UV Sensitive B/W Camera features near ultraviolet sensitivity down to the ~300nm range with peak around 369nm. Utilizing characteristics of shorter wavelength light, the XC-EU50 is effective in capturing surface details of various kinds of materials. With the use of ultraviolet illumination, small scratches, dust, or blemishes, which are difficult to view by the human eye or traditional cameras, are captured clearly by this camera. Like the XC-ST sony-xceu50-medand XC-ES Series, the XC-EU50 camera incorporates the latest ½ type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 768 (H) x 494 (V) effective picture elements. In addition, the XC-EU50 features the same compact and lightweight design as the XC-ES series making them easy to interchange. The new XC-EU50CE 1/2" Near UV Sensitive B/W Camera incorporates the latest ½ type Interline Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing 792 (H) x 582 (V) effective picture elements. * High Sensitivity - 1/2" CCD with HAD technology * 768 x 494 pixel resolution (EIA) * UV Sensitivity down to ~300nm with peak around 369nm * All controls outside the camera for easy operation * Flexible trigger/shutter interface * New EIAJ 12 pin assignment to accept trigger pulse and a WEN output * Field/Frame integration * Small, lightweight, one piece camera (29 x 29 x32mm) * High shock and vibration tolerance * C Mount