Offering 1080i and 720p signals via a 1/3-type HD CMOS image sensor boasting approximately two million effective pixels in a customized housing, Sony's FCB-H11 HD block camera kit has become a favorite among engineers looking for high performance, high definition images backed by a system known for its reliability, durability and support. [caption id="attachment_1900" align="alignright" width="283" caption="FCB Block Camera System with Controller"][/caption] Providing a 16 x 9 aspect ratio (ideal for use with wide-screen displays),  a 120x zooming capability, Picture Freeze function, SPOT AE function, Day/Night function and Slow Shutter, the FCBH11 camera is ideal for applications including aerial surveillance, court room surveillance, machine vision/inspection applications, iron working/welding inspection, underwater applications, broadcasting, medical imaging, POV applications, long pipelines, hazardous waste tanks, nuclear reactor internals and more. Add a housing, interface board, a customized cable/connector configuration and the optional block camera push button controller with programmable functions and you get the ability to easily take superior high definition images inside standard or harsh environments. Limited only by the video outputs of the camera itself, The configurable FCB-H11 HD Camera System includes:
  • Sony FCB-H11 High Definition color block CAMERA,
  • Sleek, black HOUSING customized to meet the needs of a standard or harsh environment,
  • INTERFACE BOARD with choice of HD or SDI output,
  • A CUSTOMIZABLE BACK PANEL offering outputs via a choice of;
    • HD component,
    • HDSDI,
    • Flying leads,
    • Panel Mount Power connector,
    • Panel Mount 9 Pin d-sub or
    • Panel Mount 12 Pin Hirose connector for communication
  • CUSTOMIZABLE CABLES/CONNECTORS and cable lengths
Housings and systems are also available for Sony's line of standard definition FCB block cameras. These camera systems are currently only available through Aegis Electronic Group, a sales rep can help you determine the system configuration that will best meet your application's needs. About the FCB Block Camera Controller: Designed to work with one or multiple cameras via RS232, this small form factor controller is extremely flexible, ruggedized for use in harsh environments and can be programmed to control a majority of FCB SONY block camera functions based on the needs of individual applications. The FCB controller, because of its portability, size and ease of use is suitable for a variety of applications, especially where space and control capabilities are issues.  Remote monitoring and harsh environment applications are just a few examples, and the controller is also ideal for adjusting and bench testing cameras before field installation/integration with minimal hardware requirements. In addition to standard command capabilities, users are given the ability to control the cameras independently, allowing them to zoom in and out without disturbing any other controls and eliminates the need to switch back and forth between screens and programs.