February 4, 2000
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TM-5LC Super-Miniature
Cylindrical CCD Camera
Operation Manual
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Product Description
The PULNiX TM-5LC is a miniature monochrome shutter camera with automatic electronic exposure
control. Designed for self-contained miniature camera applications, the TM-5LC provides a robust and
low-cost solution for replacing remote-head cameras. The TM-5LC has a built-in automatic shutter
(electronic iris or electronic exposure control) to provide a wide dynamic range. The camera is designed
for custom optics, and various types of lens mounts are available as an option. The TM-5LC is ideal for
OEM applications, covert operation, robot vision, helmet cameras, pipe inspection, underwater
cameras, microscopy, military applications, etc.
1.2 Features
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Electronic Shutter
The TM-5LC has a built-in automatic shutter control (electronic iris or electronic exposure control)
that varies from 1/60 sec to 1/10,000 sec, to provide a good image in illumination less than 0.5 lux
to full daylight conditions.
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Miniaturized and Lightweight
PULNiX designs all of its cameras using solid-state technology. This has enabled a high degree of
miniaturization of housing and cables. The TM-5LC is comparable in size to a camera remote head
and does not require an external control module. In addition, the availability of special mini Tamron
lenses makes it possible to produce a compact, lightweight, robust and highly customized camera
for a variety of specialized uses.
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High Sensitivity
The TM-5LC series is one of the most low-light sensitive 1/4” CCD cameras available today. This
is especially important when using the faster shutter speeds. The CCD detects images into the near
