Sony Alpha camera supported by Sony SDK (Software Development Kit)
Compact size, full-frame power
Learn more
Sony Alpha camera supported by Sony SDK (Software Development Kit)
Digital Video Camera using various interfaces (USB, Gigabit Ethernet, Camera link)
This is no longer in our current product line up. Click the button below to contact us and we will advise you on which of our current products meets your specific requirements.
The XC-56 is a monochrome camera module that incorporates a 1/3 type progressive scan CCD. The XC-56 has VGA-class resolution (647 (H) × 493 (V)) output at 30 frames/sec. and 60 frames/sec. by the binning function.
• 1/3 type progressive scan CCD
• Non-TV format
• Square pixel/ Full pixel read-out
• VGA-class resolution image output, 30 frames/sec
• Partial scanning function
• External trigger shutter
- Restart/Reset
- Mode 1 (Non-reset mode)
- Mode 2 (Reset mode)
• Various settings are available on the rear panel
Image device
1/3 type progressive scan IT CCD
Effective picture elements (H) × (V)
659 × 494
Effective lines (H) × (V)
647 × 493
Output image size (H) × (V)
VGA class ( 647 × 494 )
Cell size (H) × (V)
7.4 μm × 7.4 μm
Lens mount
C mount
Flange back
17.526mm
Sync system
Internal/External (automatically switched according to input signal)
External synchronization input/output*1
HD/VD (HD/VD level: 2 to 5 Vp-p, 75Ω)*
Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization
±1% (in horizontal synchronous frequency)
H jitter
Less than 20 ns
Scan lines
525-line/236-line (Normal mode/ Binning mode)
Video output mode
Normal: 1 -line sequential output 29.97 fps / Binning: F2 -line sequential output 59.94 fps
Video output
1.0Vp-p, sync negative, 75Ω unbalanced
Horizontal frequency
15.734 kHz
Output signal frequency
29.97 Hz (Normal mode) 59.94 Hz (Binning mode)
Horizontal resolution
500TV lines
Sensitivity
400 lx F8 (γ= OFF, FIX GAIN (0 dB))
Minimum illumination
0.5 lx ( F1.4, γ= OFF, GAIN +18 dB )
Video S/N ratio
58 dB (GAIN 0 dB)
Gain
Fixed/Manually adjustable
Gamma
OFF (γ =1) (fixed)
White clip
820 mV ± 70mV
Shutter mode
Normal shutter, Restart/Reset, External trigger shutter (Mode 1/Mode 2)
Normal shutter speed
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1,000, 1/2,000, 1/4,000, 1/8,000, 1/15,000 s
External trigger shutter
DIP switch settings: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1,000, 1/2,000, 1/4,000, 1/10,000, 1/25,000, 1/50,000, 1/100,000 s
Trigger pulse width settings: 1/4 to 1/100,000 s
External trigger
Polarity: +, Width: 2 μs to 250 ms, Input impedance: 10kΩ or more (H: +2 to 5.0V, L: 0 to +0.6V)
Partial scan
R/R mode Binning off: max: 120 fps (Effective line: 102)
Binning on: max: 180 fps (Effective line: 59)
External trigger Binning off: max: 120 fps (Effective line: 102)
(mode 1) Binning on: max: 180 fps (Effective line: 159)
Pin assignment
Correspondence to EIAJ compliant 12PIN connector pin assignment
Unavailable (No.8 pin: Trigger input (G), No.9 pin:
Trigger input, No.10 pin: GRD, No.11pin: +12V) Pins No.10 and 11 are not connected inside the camera
Power requirements
+12 V DC (range: +10.5 to +15.0 V)
Power consumption
1.5 W
Dimensions
29 (W) × 29 (H) × 30 (D) mm (not including projecting parts)
Mass
Approx. 50 g
Operating temperature
−5 to +45ËšC
Storage temperature
−30 to +60ËšC
Performance guarantee temperature
0 to +40ËšC
Operating humidity
20 to 80% (no condensation)
Storage humidity
20 to 95% (no condensation)
Vibration resistance
10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz 20 minutes for each direction–x, y, z)
Shock resistance
70 G
MTBF
88,044 hours (Approx. 10.1 years)
Regulatory compliance
UL6500, FCC/ICES-003 : ClassA, CE : EN61326, AS/NZ : EN61326
Supplied accessories
Lens mount cap (1), Operating instructions (1), Lens
Sensor | |
---|---|
Key Features | |
Resolution | |
Video format | |
Speed | |
Optical zoom (lens) | |
Digital zoom | |
Super resolution zoom | |
Storage | |
Lens | |
Live view | |
Width | |
Height | |
Depth | |
Weight | |
Interface | |
Video output | |
Partial scan/binning | |
IEEE1588 compliant | |
HW & SW trigger | |
Noise filter | |
DC 12 V (PoE) | |
Shading/ defect correction | |
Frame accumulation | |
WDR | |
LUT | |
FOV | |
External synchronization | |
Power consumption | |
Image stabilization | |
Noise reduction | |
Visca command | |
Sensitivity | |
Others |
Optional Accessories:
Compact camera adaptor
• DC-700CE
Tripod adaptor
• VCT-333I
12-pin camera cable (CE standard)
• CCXC-12P02N (2 m)
• CCXC-12P05N (5 m)
• CCXC-12P10N (10 m)
• CCXC-12P25N (25 m)
You may need to be logged in to have access to some documents.
Below are a number of tools and resources dedicated to support the promotion of Sony XC Cameras.