• 1280 x 1024 Pixel Resolution
• 1/2" Image Sensor with Square Pixels
• Choose from 30 fps or 15 fps (Full Frame Mode)
• C-Mount Objective Connector
• Global Shutter
• Universal Trigger Input
• Digital Output

The DCU224C ultra compact, lightweight color CCD camera features a USB connection, making it extremely versatile for a wide range of applications including industrial automation, quality control, medical imaging, microscopy, and security technology. The DCU224C model has a 1/2" CCD sensor with SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) and provides a full frame repetition rate of 15 fps.

The DCU224C can achieve higher frame rates by using the Area of Interest (AOI) or Binning functions; the former increases the frame rate by only reading a selected area of the sensor, whereas the latter increases the frame rate by combining pixel readings before transferring them to the PC, but in this case, image resolution is sacrificed. The computer can communicate digitally with the camera through the USB 2.0 interface, thus enabling the user to transmit images and control camera settings seamlessly.

The C-Mount threading of the CCD camera can be easily connected to components with Thorlabs' standard SM1 threadings via one of the two included SM1 adapters. This CCD camera also comes with an extensive Windows compatible software package. Standard drivers like Direct Show (WDM), Active X, and TWAIN are provided. In addition, over 20 demo programs (including source code) are supplied.

Two SM1 adapters with external thread and with internal tread for the objective C threading and a mounting adapter plate is also provided with the CCD camera; by using the included M4 x 10 mm or UNC8-32 x 3/4" screw, the camera can be threaded onto Thorlabs' TR series post. Every unit also ships with four M3 x 6 mm screws for mounting the adapter plate to the camera, a USB 2.0 cable, a software CD, and a manual.

• Sensor
• Sensor Type: CCD
• Exposure Mode: Electronic Global Shutter
• Read Out Mode: Progressive Scan
• Resolution: 1280 x 1024 Pixels
• Optical Sensor Class: 1/2”
• Exact Sensitive Area: 5.95 mm x 4.76 mm
• Exact Optical Sensor Dimension (Diagonal): 7.6 mm (0.30")
• Pixel Size: 4.65 µm x 4.65 µm
• Sensor Name: Sony ICX205AK
• Minimum Opt. Power Density Required: 1.2 nW/mm²
• A/D Converter Resolution: 8 Bit
• S/N Ratio: =38 dB
• Frame Rates
• Pixel Clock Range: 5 – 30 MHz
• Frame Rate, Freerun Mode: 15 fps
• Frame Rate, Trigger Mode, 1 ms Exposure Time: 14 fps
• Exposure Time in Freerun Mode: 83 µs – 1460 ms
• Exposure Time in Trigger Mode: 83 µs – 10 min
• Binning: Vertical
• Mode: Monochrome
• Factor, Max Resolution, Frame Rate: 2x, 1280 x 512 Pixel, 23 fps
• Factor Max Resolution, Frame Rate: 4x, 1280 x 256 Pixel, 31 fps
• AOI: Horizontal, Vertical
• Frame Rate at 320 x 240 Pixel (Cif): 43 fps
• Absolute Image Width, Step Width: 16 – 1280 Pixel, 16
• Absolute Image Height, Step Width: 120 – 1024 Pixel, 2
• Position Raster Horizontal: 2
• Position Raster Vertical: 2
• Gain
• Monochrome Model: Master
• Offset Control, Mode: Auto, Manual, Additive
• Gain Boost: 2x
• Trigger
• Hardware Trigger: Asynchronous
• Trigger Delay with Rising Edge, Jitter: 43.2 µs, ±4 µs
• Trigger Delay with Falling Edge, Jitter: 61.5 µs, ±4 µs
• Additive Trigger Delay To the Sensor: 0 or 15 µs-4 s
• Sensor Delay to the Exposure Start: <100 µs
• Power Consumption: 190 - 290 mA at 5 V
• Housing
• Objective Connector: C-Mount
• Protective Window, Removable: IR Filter (BG 40)
• Interface: USB 2.0
• Power Supply: < 1.5 W, via USB
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 122 °F (0 to 50 °C)
• Security Labels: CE, FCC, Class B
• Dimension (H x W x D): 1.59" x 1.26" x 1.35" (40.35 mm x 32 mm x 34.4 mm)
• Weight: 0.21 lbs (96 g)
• Objective Connector: C-Mount