Color CCD Camera fits industrial vision tasks

Color CCD Camera fits industrial vision tasks.

July 11, 2002 07:55 - Model GP-CX261V camera and controller fits into devices that require high performance in limited space, such as industrial inspection systems and medical/dental imaging scopes. It has 1/4 in. FPC type CCD that measures 5.4 x 6.0 mm. Camera is connected to camera control unit board that measures 50 x 11 mm. Unit has resolution of 512 x 494 pixels or 350 lines of resolution; VBS and YC video outputs; S/N ratio of 46dB; and minimum illumination of 6.5 lux.

Panasonic Offers Ultra-Small Color CCD Camera Module for Medical & Industrial Vision Applications

Secaucus, NJ (June 22, 2002) - Panasonic Vision Systems has introduced a new color CCD camera module designed for a diverse range of medical and industrial applications. The GP-CX261V Color CCD Camera Module is an ultra small color CCD camera and processing/controller that can be easily incorporated into a number of devices that require high performance imaging in limited space, such as in medical/dental imaging scopes or industrial inspection systems.

"The GP-CX261V offers the high performance imaging qualities necessary for intricate industrial, dental, and medical vision applications in a very small configuration," said Jim Roselius, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Panasonic Vision Systems. "We believe there are a significant number of applications for this camera beyond those already identified by our extensive network of image systems integrators. "

Panasonic's new GP-CX261V Color CCD Camera Module features a ?" FPC type CCD that measures only 5.4 x 6.0mm. The CCD is extended via FPC for approximately 85mm. The camera head is connected to a camera control unit (CCU) board that measures only 50 x 11 mm.

Features include a horizontal resolution of 512 (H) x 494 (V) pixels or 350 lines of resolution (NTSC); VBS and YC video outputs; a S/N ratio of 46dB (AGC off); a minimum illumination of 6.5 lux; AGC; ELC; and ATW. The ultra-small unit requires only 6V for operation. External control of mirror mode, ALC, sharpness, gamma, chroma gain/matrix, manual white balance, R/B gain, contrast and other features is achieved through an I2C interface.

The Panasonic GP-CX261V Color CCD Camera Module is scheduled for availability in July 2002.

For more information, Panasonic Vision Systems can be reached by contacting any of the following:

E-mail address: vsg@panasonic.com

Toll Free Phone: 888-880-VISION (888) 880-8474

Web Address: www.panasonic.com/visionsystems

Panasonic Vision Systems is a division of Panasonic Digital Communications & Security Company and is a recognized leader in CCD cameras, digital and analog video recorders, and monitors. Applications include: machine vision, non-destructive analysis, robotics, quality control, test and measurement, printing, high speed analysis, medical, dental, microscopy, endoscopic vision, surface mount inspection, process measurement, and more.

Contacts:

Public Relations:
LRG Marketing
Vince Galdi
USA
Phone: 845 -358-1801
FAX: 845-358-1899

Company Information:
Name: Panasonic Security & Digital Imaging Company / Vision System
Address: Two Panasonic Way
City: Secaucus
State: NJ
ZIP: 07094
Country: USA
Phone: 201 348 5266
FAX: 201 392 4782