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News Release from: Sony Europe - Image Sensing Solutions | Subject: XC-HR70
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 28 February 2003
XGA-resolution camera upgrades machine
vision
The XC-HR70 camera captures 29.2 frames per second and is the industry's first to deliver XGA resolution at such a small size, measuring just 29 x 29 x 30mm.
The XC-HR70 camera captures 29.2 frames per second and is the industry's first to deliver XGA resolution at such a small size, measuring just 29 x 29 x 30mm The Sony XC-HR70's specifications are unrivalled by any other monochrome video camera capable of achieving such high frame rates
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The camera is quick and easy to set up for OEMs and installers which is further enhanced by the units ability to accepts standard C-mount lenses.
Shutter speed, gain select and other settings are altered via easy-to-reach switches on the rear panel.
The rear connector conforms to the new EIAJ 12-pin pattern, accepting WEN output and asynchronous trigger pulse input for three external modes including restart/reset and reset/non-reset external sync.
"With the introduction of the XC-HR70 OEMs and installers no longer need to compromise on installation size or imaging quality.
This is particularly true for machine vision and high speed image processing applications where movement of a machine parts or production lines need to be captured accurately with minimal motion blur", comments Fabien Roth, Product Manager for component cameras at Sony Business Europe.
"The XC-HR70 builds on the success of its predecessor, the XC-HR50, adding the extra appeal of double-speed scanning in the same sized package.
There's no other camera on the market that achieves XGA resolution and the ability to offer such high frame rates from such a well-built, compact "fit-anywhere" unit.
The camera can be mounted even in tight spaces where access is limited or hard-to-reach places like a fast moving robot arm", concluded Roth.
The unit meets level 4 of the lead-free constitution with the implementation of lead-free parts and all lead-free soldering.
The XC-HR70 is widely available now.
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