Sony FCB-IX47 User manual

Instruction
Manual
(Ver. 1.01) English
COLOR CAMERA MODULE
FCB-IX47/IX47P
FCB-IX470/IX470P

FCB-IX47/IX47P
FCB-IX470/IX470P
Table of Contents
OUTLINE..................................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................... 1
DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................. 2
PIN ASSIGNMENT ..................................................................................................... 3
FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................ 4
CONTROL METHODS ............................................................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 16
ECLIPSE ...................................................................................................................... 17
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................... 18
VIBRATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................... 19
INITIAL VALUE AND BACKUP .............................................................................. 20
MODE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................. 21
COMMAND LIST ....................................................................................................... 23
Table of Contents .............................................................................................. 24
VISCA™/RS-232C ............................................................................... 25
COMMAND LIST................................................................................. 34

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FCB-IX47/IX47P
FCB-IX470/IX470P
OUTLINE
The FCB-IX47/P and FCB-IX470/P are color camera modules which incorporate an 18×optical zoom lens, a 4×digital zoom and
a 1/4" Super HAD CCDTM.
Including a field memory, the FCB-IX47/P and FCB-IX470/P can, in addition to normal video mode, continuously output a
frozen picture, achieve slow speed shuttering with increased sensitivity, achieve mirror inversion and allow various ‘Picture
Effects’ and ‘Digital Effects’, thanks to a newly developed Digital Signal Processor.
In the FCB-IX470/P models, the internal IR cut filter may be removed by remote control, giving IR sensitivity. A built-in IR
lighting by LED may also be added. Combined use produces a minimum sensitivity of ‘0 lx’.
All models have position preset function to save and recall up to 6 shooting conditions, and extensive control is possible via
analog and VISCA™/RS-232C, with optional on screen display.
SPECIFICATIONS
Image sensor
Picture elements
H. resolution
Lens
Digital zoom
Angle of view (H)
Min. working distance
Sync system
Min. sensitivity
S/N ratio
Back light
compensation
Electronic shutter
White balance
Gain
Aperture
Preset
Battery back-up
Video output
Storage temp./humidity
Operating temp./humidity
Power
Weight
Dimensions
(W ×H ×D) (mm)
1/4'' Super HAD CCDTM
768 (H) ×494 (V) 752 (H) ×582 (V)
more than 470 TVL more than 460 TVL
18×zoom f = 4.1 to 73.8 mm (F1.4 to F3.0)
4×(72×with optical zoom)
approx. 48°(wide end) approx. 2.7°(tele end)
10 mm (wide end) 800 mm (tele end)
Internal
FCB-IX47 FCB-IX470P
FCB-IX470 FCB-IX47P
more than 50 dB
ON/OFF
1/4 to 1/10,000 sec., 20 steps 1/3 to 1/10,000 sec., 20 steps
Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One Push WB, Manual WB
Auto/Manual (–3 to 18 dB, 8 steps)
16 steps
6 positions
approx. 6 months (fully charged)
VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (Sync Negative) and Y/C
–20 to +60°C/20 to 95%
0 to +50°C/20 to 80%
6 to 12 Vdc/2.8 W (active motors), 4.2 W (active motors and IR LED ON)
205 g 220 g 205 g 220 g
51.2 ×57.8 ×92.4 52.3 ×58.8 ×92.4 51.2 ×57.8 ×92.4 52.3 ×58.8 ×92.4
3 lx (F1.4) 0 lx (F1.4)
IR CUT OFF
IR LED ON
0.2 lx (F1.4)
IR CUT OFF
IR LED OFF 3 lx (F1.4) 0 lx (F1.4)
IR CUT OFF
IR LED ON
0.2 lx (F1.4)
IR CUT OFF
IR LED OFF
* “Super HAD CCDTM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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DIMENSIONS
Unit: mm
FCB-IX47/IX47P
FCB-IX470/IX470P
Unit: mm

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FCB-IX470/IX470P
PIN ASSIGNMENT
1
2
DC IN (6 to 12 V)
GND
CN501 (Power)
Connector Position
FCB-IX47/IX47P FCB-IX470/IX470P
1
2
3
4
5
6
GND
C OUT
GND
Y OUT
GND
VBS OUT
CN301 (Video out)
INT
OFF
EXT
Internal battery
No backup
External battery (3.1 V)
SW (Memory backup)
1
2
3
BATT IN (3.1 V)
GND
NC
CN705 (Backup)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
TXD IN
DTR IN
DSR IN
RXD IN
TXD OUT
DTR OUT
DSR OUT
RXD OUT
GND
NC
CN802
(RS-232C)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
GND
GND
KEY AD0
KEY AD1
KEY AD2
KEY AD3
KEY AD4
KEY AD5
KEY AD6
AF ON LED
DIGITAL ZOOM POS
OPTICAL ZOOM POS
CN805
(External control)
Supplied Accessories
There are five cables packed in the shipping unit carton.
Type of connectors : JST
CN501 (Power) : Camera side S2B-ZR-SM3A-TF Cable side housing ZHR-2
CN705 (Ext. battery) : Camera side S3B-ZR-SM3A-TF Cable side housing ZHR-3
CN301 (Video) : Camera side S6B-ZR-SM3A-TF Cable side housing ZHR-6
CN802 (RS-232C) : Camera side S10B-ZR-SM3A-TF Cable side housing ZHR-10
All receptacles are SZH-003T-P0.5
Type of connector : Molex
CN805 (External control) : Camera side 52689-1240 FFC (0.5 mm pitch)
CN501 CN301
TELE
CN805
FAR SW
WIDE
AF ON/OFF
NEAR CN802 CN705
CN501 CN301
TELE
CN805
FAR SW
WIDE
AF ON/OFF
NEAR CN802 CN705
IR LED IR cut filter

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Basic/Extended Control
Basic control of the camera module functions can be done using the built-in keyboard.
In this mode, user can control zoom (fixed speed), manual focus (fixed speed), and switch AutoFocus ON/OFF.
Shutter speed is fixed 1/60s (1/50s), white balance, iris and gain are automatic.
Extended control of the camera module functions is possible by analog connections (refer to SW-JIG) and by VISCA™/
RS-232C.
Zoom
The FCB-IX47/P and FCB-IX470/P use an 18×zoom lens as well as a 4×digital zoom.
• Optical 18×, f = 4.1 to 73.8 mm (F 1.4 to F 3.0)
The horizontal angle of view is approximately 48°(wide end) to 2.7°(tele end).
The digital zoom is automatically switched ON at the tele end of 18×optical zoom range, with a progressive effect from 1 to
4, giving a total maximum 72×zoom ratio. Digital zoom increases the picture element size and reduces the resolution.
Extended control of zoom:
• Direct zoom position
• Zoom speed selection (8 speeds)
• Digital zoom can switched ON/OFF
FUNCTIONS

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FUNCTIONS
Focus
The minimum focus distance is 10 mm at optical wide end and 800 mm at optical tele end, and is independent of digital zoom.
The AutoFocus (AF) function adjusts automatically the focus position to maximise the high frequency content of the picture
in a center measurement area, considering the high luminance and strong contrast components.
NOTE : AVOID 24-hour continuous use of the autofocus. This may cause lens malfunction.
All of these settings are performed via RS-232C control. If not using the RS-232C, white balance, iris and gain adjustments
will be carried out automatically, and the shutter speed will be fixed at 1/60 seconds.
Extended control of focus:
• Direct focus position
• Minimum focus distance limitation
• Manual focus speed selection (8 speeds)
• AutoFocus can be set to High or Low mode
• One Push AF can be achieved in manual focus mode
• HIGH AF : High reaction speed of AF. Use this mode when shooting fast moving objects. Recommended as optimum
mode for normal NON-CONTINUOUS use.
• LOW AF : Better focus stability. In low luminance conditions, AF stops operation even when brightness changes,
enabling stable images.
White Balance
• Auto : Auto Tracing White Balance with limitations on R and B gain (3200 to 6000 K), to avoid fixing single
color scenes as ‘white’
• ATW : Auto Tracing White Balance (2000 to 10000 K)
• Indoor : 3200 K
• Outdoor : 5800 K
• One Push WB : One Push White Balance*
• Manual WB : Manual control of R and B gain, 256 steps each
* The One Push White Balance mode is a fixed white balance mode that may be automatically readjusted only on request of
the user (One Push Trigger), assuming that a white subject, in correct lighting conditions, and occupying more than 1/2 of
the image, is submitted to the camera.
Selecting the One Push White Balance mode recalls the white balance data computed at the latest One Push Trigger, if the
camera has been left in power ON state, or if the lithium backup battery has been switched ON in charged condition.

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FUNCTIONS
Automatic Exposure Mode
This mode is set to “Full Auto” at shipment. Altogether 9 modes are available including this one.
•Full Auto : Auto Iris and Gain, Fixed Shutter (FCB-IX47/470: 1/60 sec., FCB-IX47P/470P: 1/50 sec.)
•Shutter Priority*: Variable Shutter Speed, Auto Iris and Gain
(1/4 or 1/3 to 1/10,000 sec., 20 steps, std. shutter 16 steps, slow shutter 4 steps)
•Iris Priority : Variable Iris (F1.4 to Close, 18 steps), Auto Gain and Shutter
•Gain Priority : Variable Gain (–3 dB to 18 dB, 18 steps), Auto Iris and Fixed Shutter
•Manual : Variable Shutter, Iris and Gain
•Bright : Variable Iris and Gain (Closed to F1.6, 17 steps at 0 dB: F1.4, 7 steps form 0 to 18 dB)
•Iris Auto : Variable Gain and Shutter
•Shutter Auto : Variable Iris and Gain
•Gain Auto : Variable Iris and Shutter
* Flicker can be eliminated by setting shutter to
→1/100s for NTSC models used in countries with 50 Hz power supply frequency
→1/120s for PAL models used in countries with 60 Hz power supply frequency
AE – Shutter priority
The shutter can be set freely by the user to a total of 20 steps – 16 high speeds and 4 low speeds. When the slow shutter is set,
the speed can be 1/30s (1/25s), 1/15s (1/12s), 1/8s (1/6s), 1/4s (1/3s) for NTSC (PAL) models. The picture output is read at
normal rate from the memory. The memory is updated at low rate from the CCD. AF capability is low.
In high speed mode, the shutter can be set up to 1/10000s.
The iris and gain are set automatically, according to the brightness of the subject.
13
12
11
10
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
10000
6000
4000
3000
2000
1500
1000
725
500
350
Data NTSC PAL
10000
6000
3500
2500
1750
1250
1000
600
425
300
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
250
180
125
100
90
60
30
15
8
4
Data NTSC PAL
215
150
120
100
75
50
25
12
6
3

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AE – Iris priority
The iris can be set freely by the user to 18 steps between F1.4 and Close.
The gain and shutter are set automatically, according to the brightness of the subject.
11
10
0F
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
F1.4
F1.6
F2
F2.4
F2.8
F3.4
F4
F4.8
F5.6
Data Setting
value
AE – Gain priority
The gain can be set freely by the user to 8 steps between –3 dB and +18 dB.
The shutter speed is fixed and the iris is set automatically, according to the brightness of the subject.
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
18 dB
15 dB
12 dB
9 dB
6 dB
3 dB
0 dB
–3 dB
Data Setting
value
AE – Manual
The shutter speed (20 steps), iris (18 steps) and gain (8 steps) can be set freely by the user.
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
F6.8
F8
F9.6
F11
F14
F16
F19
F22
CLOSE
Data Setting
value
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AE – Bright
The bright control function adjusts both gain and iris using an internal law, according to a brightness level freely set by the
user. Exposure is controlled by gain when dark and by iris when bright.
As both gain and iris are fixed, they are used when exposing at a fixed camera sensitivity. When switching from the automatic
exposure mode or shutter priority automatic exposure mode to the bright mode, the latest state before switching is kept as start
value.
When switching from the shutter priority automatic exposure mode to the bright mode, the bright mode control can be used
while maintaining the shutter speed set in the shutter priority automatic exposure mode. When switched to the shutter priority
automatic exposure mode, automatic exposure is started at the maintained shutter speed (both iris and gain are automatic).
AE – Shutter Auto
The iris and gain are set freely by the user, and the shutter changes automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
Slow shutter is disabled.
AE – Iris Auto
The gain and shutter are set freely by the user, and the iris changes automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
AE – Gain Auto
The iris and shutter are set freely by the user, and the gain changes automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
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16
15
14
13
12
11
10
0F
0E
0D
0C
F1.4
F1.4
F1.4
F1.4
F1.4
F1.4
F1.4
F1.6
F2
F2.4
F2.8
F3.4
Data Iris Gain
18 dB
15 dB
12 dB
9 dB
6 dB
3 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0B
0A
09
08
07
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
F4
F4.8
F5.6
F6.8
F8
F9.6
F11
F14
F16
F19
F22
CLOSE
Data Iris Gain
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
0 dB
FUNCTIONS
Controlled by gain
Dark Bright
Controlled by IRIS
IRIS curve
Bright limit which controllable for this unit
Gain curve
MIN
MAX
Gain
CLOSE
OPEN
IRIS

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Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is a function which offsets the internal reference brightness level used in the AE mode, by steps of
1.5 dB.
0E
0D
0C
0B
0A
09
08
07
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Data Step Setting
value
10.5 dB
9 dB
7.5 dB
6 dB
4.5 dB
3 dB
1.5 dB
0 dB
06
05
04
03
02
01
00
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
Data Step Setting
value
–1.5 dB
–3 dB
–4.5 dB
–6 dB
–7.5 dB
–9 dB
–10.5 dB
Aperture Control
Aperture control is a function which adjusts the enhancement of the edges of objects in the picture. There are 16 steps of
adjustment, starting from “no enhancement”. When shooting small characters, this control may help making them sharper.
Back Light Compensation
When the background of the subject is too bright, or when the subject is too dark due to shooting in the AE mode, back light
compensation will make the subject appear clearer.
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Title Display
The camera can be given a title containing up to 20 characters such as “ENTRANCE” or “LOBBY”. The position of the first
character (horizontal, vertical) of the title, blinking state, and color can also be changed.
Vposition
Hposition
Blink
Color
00 to 0A
00 to 17
00: Does not blink
01: Blinks
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
White
Yellow
Violet
Red
Cyan
Green
Blue
Table of character codes
Camera ID
The ID can be set up to 65,536 (0000 to FFFF). As this will be memorized in the nonvolatile memory inside, data will be
saved regardless of whether it has been backed up.
Picture Effect
It consists of the following functions.
•Pastel : Pastel Image
•Neg. Art : Negative/Positive Reversal
•Sepia : Sepia Image
•Black White : Monochrome Image
•Solarize : Enhanced Contrast
•Mosaic : Mosaic Image
•Slim : Vertical Stretch
•Stretch : Horizontal Stretch
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B
02
C
03
D
04
E
05
F
06
G
07
HA
08 09
J
0a
K
0b
L
0c
M
0d
N
0e
O
0f
PI
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R
12
S
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T
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U
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V
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XQ
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FUNCTIONS

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Digital Effect
It consists of the following functions. They are all executed via the field memory.
•Still : Motion Image on Still Image
•Flash: Continuous Still Image
•Lumi: Motion Images on Binaried Still Image
•Trail : Afterimage Lag of Motion Subject
Others
0 LuxShot
The FCB-IX470/P is equipped with a motorized mechanism to remove the internal IR cut filter on demand, making the
camera sensitive to close IR. An additional IR lighting may be added by switching the IR LEDs ON. In this latest mode, the
FCB-IX470/P can shoot without external light, achieving a minimum sensitivity of 0 lx.
500
0
2
650
Ta = 25°C
Peak = 857.3 nm
800 950 1100
4
6
8
450400
0.8
1.0
Wave Length [nm]
Relative Response
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0 500
Cy G
Mg
Ye
550 600 650 700
CCD Visible Spectral Response IR LED Spectral Response
The supplied IR LED has a limited energy range allowing a working distance of approximately 2 to 3 meters.
NOTE : In the “0 lx” shot mode, the iris is fixed at F1.4 and high speed shutter control cannot be
performed. Only the gain and low speed shutter can be controlled. However, iris and shutter
values displayed may differ from the actual values. Do not suspect a fault.
In the “0 lx” shot mode, the picture looks slightly greenish, like an image intensifier picture.
This may be suppressed by selection of the “Black & White” mode in the “Picture Effect”
menu.
Mirror image
The video output from the camera can be reversed left and right using this function.
Freeze
This function captures an image in the field memory of the camera so that this image can be output continuously.
FUNCTIONS

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Memory (Position preset)
Using the position preset function, 6 sets of camera shooting conditions can be stored and recalled.
This function allows the desired zoom position, focus (auto, manual positions), white balance, shutter, bright control, iris,
gain, exposure compensation, back light compensation, and aperture to be set instantaneously without having to adjust them
each time. It also memorizes the settings for electronic zoom on/off, slow shutter auto/manual, 0 lx shot on/off, IR LED on/off.
Date, Time display
When used together with the display command, displays the date and time will be displayed on the video monitor.
Time difference is ±30 seconds monthly.
Backup
Backs up the contents memorized by the memory (position preset) function and the camera functions when the power is turned
OFF.
The backup switch can be switched as follows.
•INT side : Backs up for about 6 months when the internal battery is fully recharged.
(Full recharge by letting about 24 hours in power ON state.)
•OFF side : No back up. Set to this position at shipment.
(This setting is set when the power is turned ON the next time.)
•EXT side: Backs up by the external power supply input to the CN705 connector.
Power supply voltage: 3.1 V ±0.2 V
Current consumption : 6 µA
Zoom position analog output
Zoom position analog signals can be output by the CN805 connector of the IF-71 board.
Optical zoom position
Analog output
Output tolerance
Output pin
×1×18
0 V 3.1 V
±10%
CN805, 12P
Digital zoom position
Analog output
Output tolerance
Output pin
×1×4
0 V 3.1 V
±10%
CN805, 11P
Slow shutter – Auto/Manual
When set to “Auto”, controls so that the slow shutter is set automatically when the brightness drops. Effective only when the
AE mode is set to “Full Auto”.
Set to “Slow Shutter Manual” at shipment.
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CONTROL METHODS
If the camera is not to be controlled via RS-232C, pressing the switch of the IF-71 board on the camera side controls the zoom and
focus. When the red LED is lit, it is in an auto focus mode.
Supply 6 to 12 Vdc to CN501. The composite and Y/C signals will be output from CN301. The SW (memory backup) is set to
“OFF” at the shipment. When set to “INT”, the zoom and focus states can be backed up. The battery backs up the data for six
months when fully recharged.
Most of the camera functions can be controlled by the SW-JIG (reference circuit). Connect the SW-JIG by the 12-pin flat cable
provided.

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WIDE FAST
GND 1
GND 2
KEY_AD0 3 KEY_AD1 4 KEY_AD2 5 KEY_AD3 6
KEY_AD4 7 KEY_AD5 8 KEY_AD6 9
AF ON LED 10
D_ZOOM 11
O_ZOOM 12
12P CN805
S907 R906 1200S914 R912 1500S921 R920 2200S928 R927 3900S935 R935 8200S942 R942 27k
FAR
S949
NEAR
IRIS GAIN
DISPLAY MENU UP DOWN EXEC
TELE FAST AF ON/OFFWIDE SLOW TELE SLOW
SHUTTER
BACK LIGHT
S906 R907 1200S913 R914 1500S920 R921 2200S927 R928 3900S934 R934 8200S941 R941 27kS948
S905 R905 1200
NIGHT SCOPE ON/OFF
S912 R911 1500S919 R919 2200S926 R926 3900
WHITE BALANCE
S933 R933 8200S940 R940 27kS947
DATE
TIME
BRIGHT
S904 R904 1200S911 R910 1500S918 R918 2200S925 R925 3900S932 R932 8200S939 R939 27k
TITLE
S946
FREEZE
S903 R903 1200
DIGITAL EFFECT
S910 R909 1500
PICTURE EFFECT
ONE PUSH AF
EXPOSURE COMP
S917 R917 2200
POS PRESET
S924 R924 3900
ONE PUSH WBINFINITY
POS RESET
S931 R931 8200
S938
XX R938 27k
S945
XX
POS1
S902 R902 1200S909 R913 1500S916 R916 2200S923 R923 3900S930 R930 8200S937 R937 27k
S944
XX
POS2 POS3 POS4 POS5 POS6
S901
D901
CL-170R-CD-T AD0
AD1 AD2 AD3 AD4 AD5 AD6
CL901
CL902
R901 1200
S908
XX S915
XX S922
XX S929
XX
R908 1500 R915 2200 R922 3900 R929 8200S936 R936 27kS943
CL903
SW-JIG Reference Circuit
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Controlled by VISCA™/RS-232C
* These pins are for the second camera. They need not be connected if controlling only one unit.
DTR On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
“0”
“1”
DSR
RTS
TXD
* “VISCA™” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
1. CD
2. RXD
3. TXD
4. DTR
5. GND
6. DSR
7. RTS
8. CTS
9. RI
1. TXD IN
2. DTR IN
3. DSR IN
4. RXD IN
5. TXD OUT
6. DTR OUT
7. DSR OUT
8. RXD OUT
9. GND
10. NC
Controller
D-SUB 9pin Camera CN802
1. FG
2. TXD
3. RXD
4. RTS
5. CTS
6. DSR
7. GND
20.DTR
*
Controller
D-SUB 25pin Camera CN802
1. TXD IN
2. DTR IN
3. DSR IN
4. RXD IN
5. TXD OUT
6. DTR OUT
7. DSR OUT
8. RXD OUT
9. GND
10. NC
*
CONTROL METHODS

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INSTALLATION
To fix the camera, 1/4-20UNC or 4 of M2 is used.
Unit: mm

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ECLIPSE
When designing the housing, refer to the dimensional allowance as shown in the figure below.

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HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Operation
Start the camera control software in your PC after you turn on the camera and the image is displayed.
Handling
Be careful not to spill water or other liquids on the unit, or allow combustible or metallic objects to fall inside the body. If used
with foreign matter inside, the camera is liable to fail, or be a cause of fire or electric shock.
Operation and storage locations
Do not shoot images that are extremely bright (e.g., light source, sun, etc.) for long periods of time. Do not use or store the
camera in the following extreme conditions:
•Extremely hot or cold places (operating temperature 0°C to +50°C [32°F to 122°F])
•Damp or dusty places
•Where it is exposed to rain
•Where it is subject to strong vibration
•Close to generators of powerful electromagnetic radiation such as radio or TV transmitters.
•Where it is subject to fluorescent light reflections
•Where it is subject to unstable (flickering, etc.) lighting conditions.
Care of the unit
Remove dust or dirt on the surface of the lens with a blower (commercially available).
Other
•Do not apply excessive force to the printed circuit board.
•Do not apply excessive voltage. (Use only the specified voltage.)
•Wear a wrist band when touching the printed circuit board. This will prevent static electricity that could damage the
board. Use the supplied antistatic bag to package the board.
•When you transport the camera, repack it as it was originally shipped.
In case of abnormal operation, contact your authorized Sony dealer or the store where you purchased the product.
Automatic focus
Avoid 24-hour continuous use of the auto-focus mode. This can cause lens malfunction.
Software
The “RS-232C Command List” and demonstration software for Windows®95 and Windows®NT4.0 are available upon
request. The software is available for evaluation and/or demonstration only. Use of the software with customer developed
application software may damage hardware, application program and the camera. Sony Corporation is not liable for any
damages under these conditions.
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