Shading Correction
With embedded shading correction, XCL-C Series cameras
minimize the uneven image intensity often caused by lighting
and/or the lens. Their internal hardware processing reduces
the need for external image correction that is normally
performed via a frame grabber board and PC. This handy
function reduces the processing load of the PC, and simplifies
the processing task. In addition, these cameras are equipped
with three optional lighting settings to capture clear images
in varying lighting conditions.
Defect Correction
XCL-C Series cameras can automatically minimize defective
pixels (e.g., white and black dots) within the entire imaging
area directly inside the camera. This feature helps simplify
image processing.
Temperature Readout
Each camera comes with an internal temperature sensor. The
host device can receive temperature information by issuing
a command. This eliminates the need for a separate sensor,
and simplifies system configuration.
Sensitivity Control
The XCL-C Series*
1
is equipped with a saturation signal control
function to allow the amount of saturation signal charge
on the CCD to be increased or decreased via software
commands. For example, when capturing dark objects, the
user can increase the amount of saturation signal charge
elevating the camera’s sensitivity to improve the picture
quality instead of using a long exposure time.*
2
On the other
hand, by decreasing the amount of saturation signal charge,
the amount of smear can be reduced or improved.
*1 Excludes XCL-C130 and XCL-C130C.
*2 If the saturation signal charge amount exceeds the maximum that can
be transferred into the vertical and horizontal registers, a transfer error will
occur (e.g. smear).
Memory Channel
In addition to factory default settings, up to 16 camera
parameters – including brightness, gamma, shutter, gain, and
trigger mode – can be preset to suit each particular scene.
In response to customer demand, Sony is proud to introduce a broad selection of new XCL CameraLink Series
cameras, ranging from VGA to 5M in monochrome and color versions. With their compact size and variety of
resolution options, these new cameras make it easy and affordable for customers to migrate from analog to digital.
The new XCL-C280 (monochrome) and XCL-C280C (color) cameras incorporate a 1/1.8-type EXview HAD CCD II™
sensor which provides high sensitivity with a 2.8M resolution. In addition to inheriting Sony’s XCL Series camera
features, such as Bulk Trigger and Sequential Trigger modes, these new cameras also incorporate some unique
features including Shading Correction, Defect Correction, and Temperature Readout.
These new advanced features and benefits make XCL-C Series cameras ideal for various applications such as
ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems) and sports shooting, as well as traditional machine-vision applications.
Shading correction OFF
Shading correction ON
KEY FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
Host Device
Command
Temperature
Control
Fan
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 16
XCL-C500
XCL-C500C
XCL-C280
XCL-C280C
XCL-C130
XCL-C130C
XCL-C32
XCL-C32C
XCL-C30
XCL-C30C
Imager sensor
2/3-type CCD
1/1.8-type CCD
1/3-type CCD
1/2-type CCD
1/3-type CCD
Monochrome / Color
Monochrome
Color
Monochrome
Color
Monochrome
Color
Monochrome
Color
Monochrome
Color
Effective pixels (H x V)
2,456 x 2,048
1,940 x 1,460
1,296 x 966
659 x 494
659 x 494
Cell size (μm)
3.45 x 3.45
3.69 x 3.69
3.75 x 3.75
9.9 x 9.9
7.4 x 7.4
Output pixels
(H x V, Full resolution)
2,456 x 2,058
1,940 x 1,460
1,296 x 966
658 x 494
Frame rate
15 fps
26 fps
31 fps
104 fps
130 fps
Simulated images
Simulated images
Simulated images
