PRELIMINARY
DIGITAL ICCD CAMERA C8780
WITH HIGH-SPEED ELECTRONIC SHUTTER
BUILT-IN IEEE1394 INTERFACE
OVER VIEW
The C8780 is a high-resolution digital ICCD (intensified
CCD) camera incorporating a GaAsP photocathode image
intensifier capable of high-speed electronic shutter operation.
Along with high sensitivity in the visible range, the C8780
allows digital signal connection with virtually no image degra-
dation and uses a CCD with square pixels eliminating the
need to convert the aspect ratio when processing images
with a PC.
The image output interface on the C8780 is a high-
performance serial bus (IEEE1394 standard). Image acquisi-
tion and all functions can be controlled with equipped soft-
ware.
Acquired images can be freely processed and enhanced with
commercially available software. Image data are sent in a
non-compressed format to a PC.
The C8780 is ideal for industrial and scientific measurement
applications requiring high-precision image data.
FEATURES
GHigh Speed Shutter: from 20 ns
GHigh Sensitivity
(Quantum Efficiency: 50 % Typ. at 530 nm)
GHigh Resolution: 1024 (H) 768 (V)
GImage Transfer Serial Bus
Uses XCD-X700
(made by Sony)
with IEEE1394 Interface
GBuilt-in Over-light Protection Circuit
GAll Functions Can Be Controlled with a PC
GNon-compressed Format Image Data Retains
High Quality Image
APPLICATIONS
GFluorescence Microscopy
GBio Imaging
GObserving High-speed Moving Objects
SPECIFICATION
IOVER-LIGHT PROTECTION (OLP)
IGENERAL
IEQUIPED CONTROL SOFTWARE
*After prescaled trigger
Parameter
Description/Value
Lens Mount (Flange Back)
Spectral Response
Effective Image Area
Image Format
Readout Frequency
Minimum photocathode Illuminance
Shutter Mode
Shutter Time Resolution Range
Minimum Trigger Pulse Width
Trigger Input Impedance
Trigger Polarity
Trigger Level
Shutter operation protective function
Internal Synchronized Shuttering Time
Shutter Delay Time
Maximum Shutter Repetition
Image Output Signal
Digital Camera Protocol
Power Supply
Weight
C-Mount
360 nm to 720 nm
12.8 mm
9.6 mm
XGA (1024 [H]
768 [V])
15 Hz / 7.5 Hz (Selectable by software)
1
10
-6
lx
Continuous (no shutter)/ Delay shutter/Timing scanning shutter/Burst shutter
10 ns, 20 ns, 40 ns, 80 ns, 160 ns, 320 ns, 640 ns, 1.28
s
25 ns
1 k
Positive/Negative selectable
0 V to 5 V (100 step)
The shutter will turn off and AGC/PROTECT INDICATOR (green) will be on
continuously when shutter operation exceeds maximum repetition rate (1 kHz)*,
a duty error occurs or input trigger pulse is less than specified width
20 ns to 10 ms (10 ns step)
0 ms to 10 ms (Minimum time resolution 500 ps)
1 kHz Max. (Built-in prescaler, 1/128 Max.)
IEEE1394-1995, 8 bit
Ver. 1.20
Bus Powered
Approx. 1.4 kg
Parameter
Description/Value
Detection Method
Control Method
AGC Operation
OLP Operation
Delay Time for protection circuit to function
after the event of over-light
Operation
Indication
Operation
Indication
Detect the average value of phosphor current of image intensifier
Control the image intensifier gain
Change the image intensifier gain to maintain the output brightness of image
intensifier at a constant level
AGC/PROTECT INDICATOR (red) flashes
Turn off the image intensifier
AGC/PROTECT INDICATOR (red) lights up continuously
500 ms Max.
Parameter
Description/Value
Applicable OS
PC Operating Conditions
Acquired Image Data File Format
CCD Control
Image Intensifier Control
Windows 98/98SE/NT4.0/2000
CPU: Pentium 300 MHz or higher,
Memory: 256 MB or more,
IEEE1394 interface (OHCI) connector or IEEE1394 interface card (OHCI).
Both must be able to supply Bus power (+12 V, 1.5 A),
Hard disk: 3 GB or more
Motion image: AVI, BMP format
(frame interval, frame number, total time settable),
Limit data size: < 2 GB (For AVI)
Still Image: BMP (1024
768) format
Frame rate (15 Hz / 7.5 Hz),
CCD gain (0 db to +18 dB),
CCD shutter speed (1/15 s to 2 s),
Operation mode switching (free run/external trigger)
Shutter/Gain/Trigger/Protection circuit
Spectral Response
: [Built-in image intensifier]
DIMENSIONAL OUTLINES
(Unit: mm)
QUANTUM EFFICIENCY (QE)
: 50 % Typ. at 530 nm
*Other types of image intensifier are also available
TIIB0094EB
TAPPA0055EA
DIGITAL ICCD CAMERA
6-PIN MULTI CONNECTOR
I.I. CONTROL SIGNAL
AGC/PROTECT INDICATOR (LED)
B
CAMERA MONITOR LED
A
SHUTTER MONITOR OUTPUT
C-MOUNT
TRIGGER
INPUT
IEEE1394 INTERFACE
IMAGE SIGNAL OUTPUT
4-M3
72
5
29.5
88
[SIDE VIEW]
[BOTTOM VIEW]
[REAR VIEW]
NOTE A
B
OFF: POWER OFF
GREEN: CAMERA POWER ON/
VIDEO OUTPUT OFF
ORANGE: CAMERA POWER ON/
VIDEO OUTPUT ON
GREEN: SHUTTER OPERATION
PROTECTIVE FUNCTION
RED (FLASHES): AGC OPERATION
RED (LIGHT UP): OLP OPERATION
OFF: NORMAL OPERATION
[FRONT VIEW]
88
44
162
50
50
50
20
55
20
162
3-1/4"-20 UNC
300
10
-1
10
0
10
1
10
2
10
3
400
500
WAVELENGTH (nm)
RADIANT SENSITIVITY (mA/W)
QUANTUM EFFICIENCY (%)
600
700
800
RADIANT
SENSITIVITY
QUANTUM
EFFICIENCY
TAPP1042E01
MAY 2002 IP
(500)
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TAPPC0103EA
IEEE1394 INTERFACE
CABLE (6 PIN TYPE)
IEEE1394 INTERFACE
CABLE (6 PIN TYPE)
CAMERA
ADAPTER
A9044
(IMAGE DATA)
I.I. CONTROL SIGNAL
CONTROL SOFTWARE
(Including image acquisition)
IMAGE PROCESSING
SOFTWARE (SOLD SEPARATELY)
* IEEE1394 interface board
(OHCI) must be installed.
PC *
TRIGGER INPUT
SHUTTER MONITOR OUTPUT (I.I.)
DIGITAL
ICCD CAMERA
C8780
C-MOUNT
LENS
Accessories.... IEEE1394 Interface Cable (4.5 m)
I.I. Control Cable (4.5 m)
Camera Adaptor A9044
Control Software
Drivers (Camera Adaptor)
Instruction Manual
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