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Sony FCB-EX1020 & FCB-EX1020P IP-Ready Digital Output Block Camera

Sony continues to prevail on the cutting edge of the imaging industry with the latest additions to the FCB camera series. The FCB-EX1020 and the FCB-EX1020P color block cameras incorporate ¼ type ExView HAD™ CCD. WHAT’S NEW IS THEY ALSO FEATURE TRUE PROGRESSIVE SCAN TECHNOLOGY with exceptional picture quality and high zoom capabilities (432x combined digital and optical zoom).

In addition, the new FCB-EX1020 and the FCB-EX1020P are the first in this exceptional camera series with IP-ready digital output. The FCB-EX1020/1020P cameras unite several new and upgraded features with its renowned FCB performance and outstanding picture quality.

New Features & Benefits:

True Progressive Scan (PS): Ideally suited for IP-ready monitoring applications, the FCB E Version camera series newly adopts a Progressive Scan mode to provide smooth and clear images without interlace artifact effects when viewing details in a moving image (i.e., license plate of moving vehicles, a person running). All the processing is done by the PS from the CCD readout, signal to processing to video output.

Digital Output (ITU-R BT656): By using the digital interface, the quality of the camera’s video signal does not deteriorate. This can lead to cost savings due to the direct connection to codecs/systems without the need for any additional components.

Temperature Readout: The value of the internal temperature of the FCB E Version cameras can be read out via the VISCA™ protocol. When checking the internal temperature of equipment (i.e., speed dome unit), it is possible to use this data to turn a fan or heater on/off inside the equipment as needed.

Color Enhancement: Ideally suited for low vision applications, new color enhancement options can make reading text and pictures less challenging. Available options include monochrome, binary, inverted and enhanced color modes.

Upgraded Features & Benefits

Auto Wide-D Mode: When dealing with high or low contrast lighting situations in the previous FCB cameras, it was necessary to switch off the Wide-D function by sending a VISCA command each time. With the new FCB E Version series, the cameras monitor the luminance differences within an image and automatically switch on and off the Wide D feature according to the contrasted lighting environment. How is this done? An image is divided into 12 blocks. The luminance of each block is then averaged and the camera monitors the difference of all 12 blocks. When the luminance difference between the highest and lowest block area reaches a pre-selected level, the camera automatically turns on/off the Wide-D. This process takes less than one second. In addition, it is possible to select three levels of luminance differences (low/mid/high).

Interlace Wide-D and Progressive Scan Wide-D Modes: Auto Wide-D is available in both the Interlace and Progressive Scan mode. Interlace mode is ideally suited for high-contract lighting environments and Progressive Scan mode is suited for low-contrast environments. When high shutter speed is needed for moving objects, the Interlace Wide-D provides outstanding picture resolution due to its 60i/50i mode. When shooting in low contrast lighting environments, the Progressive Scan mode extends the high shutter speed so jagged edges are not visible.

Improved Picture Quality with Wide-D: With the new FCB E Version cameras, the noise is removed by putting a peak clip on the long-time exposure signal and a dark clip on the shorttime exposure signal.

Image Stabilization – StableZoom Mode: The FCB-E Version cameras adopt a new method of Image Stabilization by using the digital zoom. When the optical zoom reaches a certain ratio, the Image Stabilization function starts to work by gradually combining with the digital zoom. The area is enlarged by the digital zoom and absorbs shaky movements. StableZoom mode is recommended for the following situations:

Image Stabilization is not needed at the wide end.
Need to keep the horizontal resolution and horizontal angle of view at the wide end.
Need to have Image Stabilization up to a higher magnification than 36x (up to 43x)

White Balance:

Outdoor Auto Mode: The FCB-E Version cameras are equipped with a new Outdoor Auto Mode feature. When shooting at dawn or dusk, images could appear bluish. The new E version cameras automatically adjust the white balance to reduce the dark tones at dawn or dusk.
Sodium Vapor Lamp Mode: When cameras are shooting under a sodium vapor lamp (typically a street lamp or tunnel lamp), the image could appear to have a yellowish tint. The new FCB E Version cameras are equipped with a new Sodium Vapor Lamp Mode that automatically compensates for the sodium vapor lamp degree of Kelvin to remove the yellow tint.

Other Key Feature:

2D/3D Noise Reduction
Auto ICR
Spherical Zone Masking
Motion Detection
Alarm
Slow AE response

Specifications:


Image Sensor:	¼ type EXview HAD™ CCD (Progressive Scan)
Signal / # of total pixels:	NTSC - 380,000 PAL - 440,000
Lens:	36x optical zoom f=3.4 mm (wide) ~ 122.4mm (tele)
Digital zoom:	12x (432x with optical zoom)
Horizontal Resolution:	550 TV Lines
Angle of View (H):	57.8° (wide end) to 1.7° (tele end)
Minimum Working Distance:	10 mm* (wide) ~ 1,500 mm (tele), *Default: 320 mm
Video Output:	Analog: VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (sync negative), Y/C Digital: Y/Cb/Cr 4:2:2 (ITU-R BT656 Style)
Sync System::	Internal / External (V-lock)
Minimum illumination:	1.4 lx (typical) (F1.6, 50 IRE)
S/N Ratio:	More than 50 dB
Camera Control Interface:	VISCA (TTL signal level) Baud Rate: 96Kb/s, 19.2 Kb/s, 38.4 Kb/s Stop bit: ½ bit selectable
Electronic Shutter:	1/1 to 1/10,000 s, 22 steps
White balance	Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (fix/auto), One-push, Manual
Gain	Auto / Manual/Max. Gain Limit (-3 to 28 dB, 2 dB steps)
AE Control	Auto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter priority & iris priority) Bright, EV compensation, Slow AE
Wide-D Dynamic Range:	Auto Mode, IS/PS Mode
Focusing System:	Auto (Sensitivity: normal, low), One-push AF, Manual, Infinity, Interval AF, Zoom trigger AF, Focus Compensation in ICR on
Day/Night:	Auto/Manual
Image Stabilization:	Yes/ StableZoom up to 43x
Picture Effects:	E-Flip, Nega Art, Black & White, Mirror Image, Color
Title Display:	20 characters/line, max. 11 lines
Camera Mode Display:	English (default)/ Chinese
Camera Operation Switch:	Yes (Zoom Tele, Zoom Wide)
Storage Temperature:	-40⁰ ~ 60⁰
Operating Temperature:	-5⁰ ~ 60⁰
Power Requirements:	6.0 V ~ 12.0 V DC
Power Consumption:	22.6 W (motors active: 4.9 W)
Weight:	230 g
Dimensions:	50.0 (w) x 57.5 (h) x 87.9 (d) mm

Availablity: October

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