SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual CONTENTS Notice / Contact Information ............................................................................................................... 1 Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Preface ..............................................................................................................................................
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. · · · · · · Handle the camera with care. Do not abuse the camera. Avoid striking or shaking it. Improper handling or storage could damage the camera. Do not pull or damage camera cable. During camera use, do not wrap the unit in any material.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual PREFACE This camera is designed for visual measurement and microscopic applications. Its very small package design allows it to be installed in places with very limited space. The video output signal is obtained simply by applying 12 volt DC power supply. Various combinations of performance parameters can be obtained by setting the internal switches. These settings will enable the camera to be suitable for many different applications.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual STC-400 SERIES PRODUCT FAMILY Series Model Number Product Description STC-400 STC-400 STC-410 STC-405 STC-415 STC-400A STC-410A STC-405A STC-415A EIA, 1/2-Inch Monohcorme Hi-Resolution CCD Camera EIA, 1/3-Inch Monohcorme Hi-Resolution CCD Camera CCIR, 1/2-Inch Monohcorme Hi-Resolution CCD Camera CCIR, 1/3-Inch Monohcorme Hi-Resolution CCD Camera EIA, 1/2-Inch Monohcorme Hi-Resolution CCD Camera with IR Cut Filter EIA, 1/3-Inch Monohcorme Hi-Resoluti
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual SPECIFICATIONS (General) STC-400 Series • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • STC-400 is 1/2", STC-410 is 1/3" B/W 768 (H) x 494 (V) IT CCD Available in EIA & CCIR Formats 570 TV Lines Horizontal Res. 2:1 Interlace / Non-Interlace Field / Frame Integration Sync: Internal / External Gamma 0.45, 1.0 switchable Pixel Clock Out Gain: Fixed / Manual (0 – 25dB) >56 dB S/N Ratio (Gain Off) Fixed Shutter (8 steps) 1/60 (1/50) to 1/10,000 sec Minimum Illumination 0.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) Electrical Specifications Signal Format Image Sensor Total Picture Element Effective Picture Element Chip Size Cell Size Optical Black Scanning Area Synchronization System Scanning system Horizontal Resolution Vertical Resolution S/N Ratio Minimum scene illumination Video Out Power Voltage Power Consumption Ambient Temperature EIA / CCIR 1/2 inch Interline CCD 811(H) x 508(V) 768(H) x 494(V) (EIA) 7.95mm(H) x 6.45mm(V) 8.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual MAJOR OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS (1) Camera Board Layout Please remove the cover. The diagram below shows internal structure of the camera. IMPORTANT NOTE: There must be NO power to the camera when removing the cover. Disconnect power before opening the camera or removing the cover. Process Board Lens Mount (2) Driver Board Rear Panel Main Board Rear Panel The diagram below show the rear panel of the STC-400 series CCD cameras.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual (2) Rear Panel (continued) (A) 12-Pin Connector for Power and Control Signals Connector for power, external sync signals, and video output. This connector is usually connected to power supply, sync signal generator (or sync source), and video monitor. Please see below for the 12-pin connector’s pin assignments.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual 4) Internal Switches (A) Input Impedance Switch Input Impedance Switch Up Position: Down Position: (B) 75 Ohm High Impedance Synchronization Selection (Internal / External) Switch Sync Selection Switch Left Position (towards the front of the camera): Right Position (towards the rear of the camera): Internal Synchronization Mode External Synchronization Mode Note: When the Sync Selection Switch is set in the external mode position, camera detec
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual (C) Camera Mode / Operation Switch Camera Process Board Camera Mode DIP Switches (1) Frame Integration Mode Shutter Speed 10 Switch Settings Mode EIA CCIR SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Frame 1/30 1/25 Either Either Either OFF ON Frame 1/60 1/50 OFF OFF OFF ON ON Frame 1/100 1/120 ON OFF OFF ON ON Frame 1/250 1/250 OFF ON OFF ON ON Frame 1/500 1/500 ON ON OFF ON ON Frame 1/1,000 1/1,000 OFF OFF ON ON O
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual (2) Field Integration Mode Shutter Speed (3) 11 Switch Settings Mode EIA CCIR SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 Field 1/30 1/25 Either Either Either OFF OFF Field 1/60 1/50 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF Field 1/100 1/120 ON OFF OFF ON OFF Field 1/250 1/250 OFF ON OFF ON OFF Field 1/500 1/500 ON ON OFF ON OFF Field 1/1,000 1/1,000 OFF OFF ON ON OFF Field 1/2,000 1/2,000 ON OFF ON ON OFF Field 1/4,000 1/4,000
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual CCD PIXEL CONFIGURATION (1) 12 Horizontal Pixel Configuration Toll Free (877) 736-8324 • Fax (972) 446-0056 • www.SentechAmerica.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual (2) 13 Vertical Pixel Configuration - 2:1 Interlace, Frame Accumulation Toll Free (877) 736-8324 • Fax (972) 446-0056 • www.SentechAmerica.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual (3) 14 Vertical Pixel Configuration - 2:1 Interlace, Field Accumulation Toll Free (877) 736-8324 • Fax (972) 446-0056 • www.SentechAmerica.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual SYNC OUTPUT TIMING CHART EXTERNAL SYNC INPUT PULSE HD / VD Inpout Pulse Requirements: 75 Ohm: High Impedance (10K Ohm): 15 4 +/- 1Vp-p 5+/- 5Vp-p Toll Free (877) 736-8324 • Fax (972) 446-0056 • www.SentechAmerica.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual CCD SPECTRUM RESPONSE CURVE OPTIONAL COMPONENTS AND USE IR Cut Filter When the camera is aimed toward a strong light source such as sun or fluorescent light, usually vertical smear appears in the screen. This is a typical phenomenon of interline transfer type CCD. IR cut filter is an effective device to reduce this smear. IR cut filter built-in models are also available.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual STC-400/405/410/415 CAMERA DIMENSIONS Units are in mm 17 Toll Free (877) 736-8324 • Fax (972) 446-0056 • www.SentechAmerica.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual STC-400L/405L/410L/415L CAMERA DIMENSIONS Units are in mm 18 Toll Free (877) 736-8324 • Fax (972) 446-0056 • www.SentechAmerica.
SEN TECH Sentech STC-400 Series Application Manual STC-SS400/405/410/415 CAMERA DIMENSIONS STC-SS400 Series Main Camera Body STC-SS400 Series Camera Head Units are in mm 19 Toll Free (877) 736-8324 • Fax (972) 446-0056 • www.SentechAmerica.
