The XC-ST30 is
part of Sony's next generation of analog 1/3"
B/W video cameras, ideal for image processing
and machine vision applications. The new XC-ST30
industrial camera is a compact, light weight video
camera incorporating the latest 1/3" Interline
Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology providing
768(H) x 494(V) effective picture elements and
incorporating a C-Mount type lens mount. The XC-ST30
is easy to use and its small size allows for flexible
interface.
High Sensitivity using the 1/3"
CCD with HAD technology
All controls outside the camera
Simplified and more flexible
trigger from previous models
Small, light weight, one piece
camera
Excellent vibration and shock
characteristics
Small and light weight
power adaptor
Features
Improved Sensitivity
The XC-ST30 uses the latest 1/3" Interline
Transfer (IT) CCD with HAD technology which is more
sensitive than the technology used in the popular
XC-75 and XC-73 camera family. This new HAD technology
has a microlens over each pixel to improve the light
collection efficiency. This is reflected in the
minimum sensitivity specification of 0.3 lx. That
means the camera should be able to detect more faint
signals or need less gain with less noise when detecting
faint signals.
All Controls Outside the Camera
The XC-ST30 have all the camera control switches
accessible from the outside of the camera. There
is no need for the user to open thecamera to modify
the operating mode of the camera or to determine
or confirm switches settings. A user will no longer
need to "customize" the internal camera
switches.
Simplified and
More Flexible Trigger
The XC-ST30 has an improved trigger/shutter that
significantly improves and simplifies the trigger
operation from previous models. The various versions
of Reset-Restart and Donpisha are now replaced with
a simplified trigger/shutter that provides much
greater functionality and flexibility. Now, the
shutter speed of the external trigger shutter can
be specified by the width of an external trigger
pulse or switch setting in the rear panel. With
this function, the XC-ST30 can take a clear image
of a fast moving object.
Compact and
Light Weight Design
The XC-ST30 is a small, lightweight one-piece camera.
The camera body's measurements are 29 x 44 mm (same
as the XC-75/73); however, the camera depth measures
only 57.5 mm long, approximately 19% shorter than
the popular XC-75/73 at 71mm. The camera weighs
only 110 grams, approximately 20% lighter than the
XC-75/73 at 140 grams. The compact, lightweight
camera body allows the camera to be used in very
tight places and for some remote camera-head applications.
Excellent Vibration
and Shock Characterists
The XC-ST30 has improved vibration resistance. Vibration
resistance has been improved to 10G as compared
to the XC-75/73 at 7G. The improvement in vibration
resistance is achieved by improved board-to-board
connections. The compact size and improved vibration
resistance makes the XC-ST30 even more viable as
a remote head camera replacement. The XC-ST30 can
resist up to a 70G shock.