Product overview
The FCB-EX490E/P is a progressive scan ¼-type EXview HAD CCD camera module, available in both PAL (FCB-EX490EP) & NTSC (FCB-EX490E). The camera module operates in high resolution (up to 550 TV lines) and includes an 18x optical zoom lens with digital output option, supporting the future demands of digital video infrastructure. The FCB-EX490E/P is specifically designed for challenging around-the-clock applications, operating at a minimum illumination of 0.7 lx (F1.4 measured at 50IRE). The picture quality is further enhanced at low light via the combined 2D/3D superior Enhanced Noise Reduction capability – which provides 5 levels of adjustment in order to select the most desirable image. This together with an auto on/off Wide Dynamic Range, and auto ICR function makes the FCB-EX490E/P particularly suitable for integration into both indoor and outdoor mainstream Video Surveillance environments. In order to meet a wider range of applications, the FCB-EX490E/P also comes equipped with evermore sophisticated additional specifications and features, including a wider operating temperature range, temperature readout, Colour Enhancement and Slow AE Response (beyond 10 minutes) as well as other features inherited from earlier FCB EX series cameras. These and other features whilst making the FCB-EX490E/P the definitive choice for mid range security & monitoring systems, also enable the camera to be perfectly suited to other applications, such as low vision systems, inspection and law enforcement support.
Product features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country
Excellent High Resolution Picture Quality
The FCB-EX490E/P incorporates a 1/4 type EXview HAD Progressive Scan CCD sensor that offers improved sensitivity and colour
reproduction. By combining a powerful DSP with this CCD, the camera achieves a high horizontal resolution of 550 TV lines,
providing very clear and detailed images.
Progressive Scan
Network or IP cameras typically utilise back-end systems based on progressive scan. The FCB-EX490E/P is able to process images
directly in progressive scan mode in order to provide smooth consistent picture quality avoiding conversion from interlaced
scan.
Digital Output
The camera is equipped with a digital interface (Y/Cb/Cr 4:2:2) which is comparable to ITU-R BT656. The video output is therefore
free from signal deterioration. Furthermore no external analogue/digital converter is required between the camera and other
equipment, bringing down the overall integration cost.
Enhanced Noise Reduction
By combining 2D and 3D noise reduction, the camera offers a wide selection of noise-reduction settings, from Level 1 to Level
5. This lets you choose the best level according to environmental conditions.
Wide Dynamic Range with New Technology
In Auto mode, the Wide Dynamic Range function is automatically turned on and off, depending on the visibility of the subjects
and background. There are two modes of Wide D — Interlace mode which provides better performance with moving subjects, and
Progressive mode which provides clearer images of still subjects.
Slow AE Response Function
The camera’s Auto Exposure speed for adapting to changes in lighting conditions can be set as slow as required, even as
slow as 10 minutes. The speed of adaptation can be slowed down in order to suit some conditions. For example, such as an underground
car park where without a change in AE response, the camera could miss some important images when car headlights appear in
the scene causing an abrupt change in lighting conditions.
Compact and Lightweight Design
With a compact and lightweight design (approx. 230g/8.1 oz), the camera can be integrated into a variety of space-restricted
environments. The dimensions of the FCB-EX490E/P are the same as previous equivalent 18x FCB models allowing for easy upgrade
to existing systems.
Other Features
Auto IR-cut Filter Removal (Auto ICR)
Advanced Spherical Privacy Zone Masking
Electronic Flip (E-Flip)
Multi-line On-screen Display
Video Motion Detection
Picture Freeze
SMART (Sony Modular Automatic Lens Reset Technology)
Gain Limit Setting
Zoom Limit Setting
Zoom Speed-up in Zoom Direct Mode (Focus Trace On/Off)
Focus Compensation in ICR Mode
Alarm Signal Output in Auto ICR Mode
Image Stabilization Hold
Technical Specifications
| Image sensor | ¼-type EXview HAD CCD (Progressive Scan) |
|---|---|
| Signal system | FCB-EX490EP; PAL / FCB-EX490E; NTSC |
| Horizontal resolution | 550 TV lines |
| Number of total pixels | PAL- Approx. 440,000 pixels / NTSC – Approx. 380,000 pixels |
| Lens | 18x optical zoom, f=4.1 mm (wide) to 73.8 mm (tele), F1.4 to F3.0 |
| Digital zoom | 12x (216x with optical zoom) |
| Angle of view (H) | 48.0° (wide) to 2.8° (tele) |
| Minimum object distance | 10 mm (wide) to 800 mm (tele), Default: 290mm |
| Sync system | Internal / External (V-lock) |
| Minimum illumination | 0.7 lx (F1.4, 50IRE) |
| S/N ratio | More than 50 dB |
| Electronic shutter | 1/1 to 1/10,000 s, 22 steps |
| White balance | Auto, ATW, Indoor, Outdoor, Outdoor Auto, Sodium Vapor Lamp (fix/auto), One-push, Manual |
| Gain | Auto/Manual/Max. Gain Limit (-3 to +28 dB, 2 dB steps) |
| AE control | Auto, Manual, Priority Mode, Bright, EV compensation, Backlight compensation, Slow AE |
| EV compensation | Yes |
| Backlight compensation | Yes |
| Camera operation switch | Yes (Zoom Tele, Zoom Wide) |
| Focusing system | Auto (Sensitivity: normal, low), One-push AF, Manual, Infinity, Interval AF, Zoom trigger AF, Focus Compensation in ICR On mode |
| Picture effects | E-Flip, Nega Art, Black & White, Mirror Image, Colour Enhancement |
| Video output | Analogue: VBS: 1.0 Vp-p (sync negative), Y/C Digital: Y/Cb/Cr 4 :2 :2 (comparable to ITU-R BT656) |
| Camera control interface | VISCA (TTL signal level), baud rate: 9.6 Kb/s, 19.2 Kb/s, 38.4 Kb/s. Stop bit: ½ bit selectable |
| Storage temperature | -20 to 60 °C |
| Operating temperature | -5 °C to +60 °C |
| Power requirements | 6 to 12 V DC |
| Power consumption | 2.4 W (motors inactive), 4.4 W (motors active) |
| Mass | Approx. 230g (8.1 oz) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 50.0 x 57.5 x 88.5 mm |
| Wide-D Auto mode | Yes |
| Wide-D IS/PS mode | Yes |
| Image Stabilisation | No |
| StableZoom | Yes |
| Digital output | Yes |
| Enhanced Noise Reduction | Yes |
| Auto ICR | Yes |
| Spherical Privacy Zone Masking | Yes |
| Motion Detection | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Slow AE response | Yes (Longer than 10 minutes) |
| Picture freeze | Yes |
| Slow shutter | Yes |
| Temperature readout | Yes |
| Title display | Yes (20 characters/line, max. 11 lines) |
| Camera mode display | Yes (English*/Chinese) *default |
| Key switch control | Yes |
| Multi-line OSD | Yes |
| E-flip | Yes |
| Flicker Cancel | Yes (Auto) (NTSC) |
