KP-M1E/K Hitachi Black and White CCD Camera

The Hitachi KP-M1A Black and White CCD Cameras use the latest high grade 2/3-inch image size CCD. Though the KPM1A is a compact and lightweight camera, it features high sensitivity and high resolution. As the KP-M1A is provided with a variety of functions including the multiple step electronic shutter function, the restart and reset function, the selectable integration mode, the HD/VD external sync operation, and the non-interlace scan capability, it is most suitable for use with a microscope or an image processing equipment.

The KP-M1A is small in size and light in weight, while the camera is provided with multiple functions and delivers high performance. The video signal can be obtained only by supplying 12V DC. These cameras use the latest high grade CCD which has 410,000 pixels and 768(H)x494(V) effective pixels [CCIR: Number of pixels is 470,000 and number of effective pixels is 752(H)x582(V)]. The cameras feature horizontal resolution of 570 (560 for CCIR) TV lines and vertical resolution of 485 (575 for CCIR) TV lines. The image size is 2/3 inches, which is most popular among cameras for industrial application. As the standard C type lens mounting is provided, the camera can be installed on a microscope.

The multiple step electronic shutter function is provided. The eight-step shutter speed can be selected from 1/100 (1/120 for CCIR) to 1/10000. The sync system and the scanning system are automatically selected when an external sync signal is supplied. The image captured at an optional timing by an external trigger signal can be output instantly. The capture time can be adjusted by an external trigger signal and the shutter. An integration mode can be switched between the frame mode and the field mode, an appropriate picture can be obtained by a combination of the scanning system, the electronic shutter and the restart and reset function. The cameras use aluminum die castings and the camera is designed by taking consideration of vibration-resistant performance.