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Sony Introduces New GigE Camera Series

Sony continues to be on the cutting edge of camera technology with the latest addition to its industrial camera line up. These four new monochrome GigE cameras are available in VGA, SXGA, UXGA and 5 Mega pixel resolutions. The XCG Series incorporates the GigE Vision interface which is specifically standardized for machine vision applications based on Gigabit Ethernet technology. In accordance with the growing demand for large scale systems, this interface enables the cameras to transfer a large amount of data over long distances. The use of an Ethernet cable and availability of a wide variety of peripheral devices contribute to significant cost-cutting benefits when designing a complete vision system. These C mounted cameras measure 44 x 33 x 67.5mm, deliver a resolution depth of up to 12 bits per pixel with a shutter speed of 1/100,000s and enable 0-18dB of gain control with 0-6dB of digital gain. Ideal for a wide range of machine vision and quality control applications.

Models:

XCG-V60E - 1/3-type PS CCD, VGA resolution at 90 fps

XCG-SX97E- 2/3-type PS CCD, SXGA resolution at 16 fps

XCG-U100E – 1/1.8-type PS CCD, UXGA resolution at 15 fps

XCG-5005E – 2/3-type PS CCD, 5 Mega Pixel at 15 fps

These cameras retain some of the same functionality found in Sony’s renowned XCD Series such as bulk trigger mode, sequential trigger mode, and a partial scanning function. In addition, the XCG-SX97E and the XCG-5005E cameras feature critical functions for security applications such as IR wavelength coverage (XCG-SX97E only) and ultra-high 5 mega pixel resolution (XCG- 5005E only).

With the growing demand for large scale systems, the GigE interface enables the cameras to transfer a large amount of data over long distances. The use of an Ethernet cable and availability of a wide variety of peripheral devices contribute to significant cost-cutting benefits when designing a complete vision system. Moreover, by incorporating a packet re-send mechanism, the XCG Series can securely transmit data to the host computer. These C mounted cameras measure 44 x 33 x 67.5mm, deliver a resolution depth of up to 12 bits per pixel with a shutter speed of 1/100,000s and enable 0-18dB of gain control with 0-6dB of digital gain. These cameras are ideally suited for a wide range of machine vision, factory automation, security and quality control applications.

Features

SUPERB PICTURE QUALITY – These new cameras incorporate a progressive scan IT CCD providing outstanding picture quality and high resolution images.

HIGH RESOLUTION & FRAME RATES – Available in five-mega pixel and UXGA options for high resolution applications; SXGA when high sensitivity is must; and when speed is of the essence, VGA at 90 fps. Sony’s first GigE industrial cameras can transmit uncompressed image data at 1000Mbps over distances of 100m.

Key Features

Progressive Scan CCD

VGA, SXGA, UXGA and 5 MP versions

Monochrome / Color Options (coming soon)

GigE Vision compliance (Ver 1.0)

Variety of trigger modes

Power on LED settings

Compact & Lightweight: 44 x 33 x 67.5mm/ 145g

Sony Image Filter Dedicated Driver

XML File (GenICam compliance)

Compact & Lightweight: 44 x 33 x 67.5mm/ 145g

Two connectors: RJ-45 (locking – 20mm pitch)
EIAJ – 12 pin. (power, trigger-in, strobe-out, isolated digital I/O)

Availability
Sony's new lineup of Monochrome GigE cameras available end of May 2009

For more information, please contact Julio at 888-VMI-CAMS ext. 307, or email visales@vmivideo.com with your request (please include the article name, and your contact information).

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