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Sony XCD-X900 Firewire Camera

IEEE 1394 Digital High Resolution
Monochrome Cameras 

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Offering a dramatic leap forward in performance, cost effectiveness, and compact size, Sony's XCD-SX900 Digital High Res B/W Camera joins the Sony IEEE-1394 digital camera family. The XCD-SX900 weighs only 250g with dimensions of just 44 x 33 x 116mm (WxHxD). The camera offers high imaging resolution and an easy to use asynchronous electric shutter function, making it ideal for quality-critical imaging applications with the added benefit of simple, high-speed connection to external PCs. The XCD-SX900 employs a 1/2-inch Progressive Scan CCD sensor with square pixels and offers excellent sensitivity. Also, this camera delivers uncompressed, high-resolution digital 8-bit monochrome images. The output resolution of the XCD-SX900 is 1.45 million pixels (1280x960) at 7.5 frames per second. glo_rightarrow_sm.gif (78 bytes) Download Data Sheet glo_pdflogo.gif (192 bytes)
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Ask us About the XCD-X900 Series ?
  • 1/2" IT HAD 1280 x 960 CCD (XGA)
  • Provides high picture quality with high performance
  • Progressive Scan, square pixels
  • IEEE-1394 Digital Serial Bus at 400 Mps/15 fps
  • Remote control of all functions
  • Compact and light weight / 44 (W) x 33 (H) x 116 (D) mm; 250g
  • Scaleable / Partial Scan - 16 image split (4x4) -- Less processing/faster frame rate
  • Electronic Shutter and External Asynchronous Trigger -- Capture fast moving objects clearly
  • C-mount
Software
 

Video Capture and Control Software and Camera DCAM Interface DLL available with every Firewire camera.

Driver:
- Camera DCAM Interface DLL Available (Callable from any development environment that can call DLL's including LabVIEW, VEE Pro etc)
- Linux Driver Available on Request More Info -->

Development Tools:
- MonitVision Development Kit
- Euresys eVision Vision Tools

Applications:
- MonitiVision Image Analyser
- Video Streaming (Recording) Software

 
XCD-X900 Specifications
General (output):
Frame rate 3.75 Frames/sec, 7.5 Frames/sec
Sensitivity 4 lx at F0.95, Gain +18 dB
MTBF 59549 h
Interface (optical):
Type CCD interline transfer, progressive scan
Size 1/2"
Resolution H:1280, V:960
Pixel size H:4.65 µm, V:4.65 µm
Lens mount C-mount
Interface (electrical):
Supply voltage 8 to 30 VDC
Current consumption approx 250 mA (at 12 VDC)
Sync in IEEE 1394-1995
External trigger in Yes (trigger mode 0)
Remote in IEEE 1394-1995
Video out IEEE 1394-1995
Sync out IEEE 1394-1995
Interface (mechanical):
Dimensions H:33 mm, W:44 mm, L:116 mm
Mass approx 250g
Adjustments (man):
Shutter (rmt) 1/20,000 to 2 s
Gain (rmt) 0 to 18 dB
Environmental:
Max. temperature (operation) -5°C to 45°C
Max. temperature (storage) -30°C to 60°C
Max. humidity (operation) 20% to 80% non-condensing
Max. humidity (storage) 20% to 95% non-condensing
Note:
ext:externally, int:internally, rmt:remotely
D:diameter, H:horizontal/height, L:length, V:vertical, W:width
 

 
Features and Benefits
Feature

Benefit
Compact and Lightweight:

Weighs only 9 oz.; Dimensions of just 2-1/4 (W) x 2 (H) x 4-3/8 (D) inches (55 x 50 x 110mm).
Partial Scan/Scalable Function:

Allows for the selection of a smaller rectangular portion of the full image for output to increase the frame rate or reduce the processing time; in addition, the smaller region of interest can be dynamically moved around the full CCD for electronic pan/tilt function
Asynchronous trigger and
electronic shutter function:

With an exposure range of 1/100000 to 2 seconds, the XCD-X900 can capture fast-moving objects clearly or image still objects in low light.

Simple one-cable connection:

A simple one cable connection links the camera to the computer for all image transfer, camera control/status, and power; several Sony cameras and/or other compatible cameras and devices can be connected via the IEEE-1394 bus.

Newly developed industrial 6-pin
IEEE-1394 connector:

Industrial 6 pin IEEE 1394 connector provides higher electromagnetic immunity and better mechanical resistance to shock and vibration in severe industrial environments compared to previously offered 6-pin IEEE 1394 connectors.

 
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