Product overview
The high-performance Sony FCB-IX colour block camera series, providing high-quality images and excellent sensitivity – these block cameras are suitable for integration into a variety of systems for almost any application. The Sony FCB-IX colour block camera series incorporates high-performance Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and firmware that greatly enhance their operation and picture quality compared to conventional block cameras. Inheriting the outstanding features of previous generations of Sony block cameras, Sony FCB-IX Series is ideal for numerous general purpose applications. For example, they can be integrated into low vision systems, police cars, photo booths, and document stands. The FCB-IX47C/IX47CP and FCB-IX45C/IX45CP colour cameras incorporate a 1/4-type Super HAD™ CCD and feature a 72x zoom ratio (18x optical, 4x digital) and a minimum illumination of 1.0 lx – expanding their vast application appeal. Offering high picture quality and a variety of functions, the FCB-IX Series is ideal for your demanding applications.
Product features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country
High-performance Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
High-speed Serial Interface (max. 38.4 Kb/s) with TTL
Signal-Level Control (VISCA™ protocol)
High-quality Image in both Digital-zoom and Slow-shutter
Modes (FCB-IX47C/IX47CP, FCB-IX11A/IX11AP only)
Various AF Modes including Zoom Trigger and Interval Modes
Various AE Modes including Spot AE Mode to Optimise the
Brightness within the Specific Area
Electronic-Flip (E-Flip) for capturing images in the proper
orientation (FCB-IX47C/IX47CP only)
Expanded Mode Parameter for Shutter Speed and Gain Level
Superb Sensitivity
* Autofocus (AF) Algorithm
This unique algorithm makes the block camera ideal for security
applications, in which 24/7 continuous usage is common. This
technology controls the unit’s autofocus function to provide extended
lens life and steady image quality.
– SMART (Sony Modular Automatic lens Reset Technology)
Lens Control*
Automatically compensates for mechanical misalignment of the
lens, which may occur over a long period of continuous usage.
Low Power Consumption
(1.5/1.6 W when motors are inactive)
EEPROM Backup System without Battery
16-Bytes of Memory is Available for Recording Data such
as Product Serial Numbers and Camera/System ID
Numbers (FCB-IX47C/IX47CP, FCB-IX45C/IX45CP only)
Environmentally-friendly (Lead-free solder and Halogenfree Printed-circuit boards)
Technical Specifications
| Image device | 1⁄4 type Super HAD CCD |
|---|---|
| Effective picture elements | Approx. 440,000 pixels |
| Lens | 18x zoom, f = 4.1 mm (wide) to 73.8 mm (tele), F1.4 to F3.0 |
| Digital zoom | 4x (72x with optical zoom) |
| Viewing angle (H) | 48 ° (wide end) to 2.8° (tele end) |
| Minimum working distance | 10 mm (wide end), 800 mm (tele end) |
| Sync. system | Internal |
| Minimum illumination | 1.0 lx (50 IRE) |
| S/N ratio | More than 50 dB |
| Electronic shutter | 1⁄1 to 1⁄10,000 s, 22 steps |
| White Balance | Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, One-Push, Manual |
| Gain | Auto / Manual (-3 to 28 dB, 2 dB steps) |
| AE control | Auto, Manual, Priority mode, Bright, EV compensation, Back-light compensation |
| EV compensation | -10.5 to +10.5 dB (1.5 dB steps) |
| Back-light compensation | On/Off |
| Flicker cancel | – |
| Focusing system | Auto (sensitivity: Normal, Low), One-Push AF, Manual, Infinity, Interval AF, Zoom Trigger AF |
| Picture effect | Neg. Art, Black & White, Mirror Image, E-Flip |
| Camera operation switch | Zoom tele, Zoom wide |
| Video output | VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (Sync. Negative) Y/C Output |
| Camera control interface | VISCA (TTL/RS-232C signal level) Baud Rate 9.6 Kb/s, 19.2 Kb/s, 38.4 Kb/s Stop bit 1/2 selectable |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) |
| Power consumption | 6 to 12 V DC / 1.5 W (inactive motors), 2.0 W (active motors) |
| Mass | 170 g (6.0 oz) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 48.2 x 56.6 x 92.3 mm (1 15⁄16 x 2 1⁄4 x 3 3⁄4 inches) |
