Sony XCL-CG160 1/2.9 type Global Shutter CMOS Pregius 1.6MP 127 fps Sony IMX273 Camera Link (B/W) Camera
The Sony XCL-CG160/C is a robust industrial machine vision camera designed to deliver high-resolution, high-speed imaging for demanding industrial environments. Built around Sony’s IMX273 1/2.9 type Pregius Global Shutter CMOS sensor, this camera offers exceptional 1.6MP resolution and captures frames at a rapid 127 frames per second, making it an ideal choice for fast-moving applications like factory automation, quality inspection, and robotics. Measuring just 29 x 29 x 30 mm and weighing 53g, this compact camera fits seamlessly into space-restricted installations without sacrificing image quality or processing power.
Engineered for reliability, the XCL-CG160/C incorporates key Sony technologies, including shading correction, multi-ROI, area gain, and defect correction. Its selectable 45/75 MHz base clock and compatibility with the XCL-C series ensure flexible integration across diverse industrial setups. The camera’s Camera Link interface provides a high-bandwidth connection for real-time data transmission, while additional features like IEEE 1588 support and a noise filter enhance performance in dynamic and challenging environments. Designed for precise, stable imaging, the XCL-CG160/C is a valuable asset in machine vision systems needing consistent and accurate inspection, measurement, and object recognition.
| Image Sensor | IMX273: 1/2.9-type Global Shutter CMOS sensors (Pregius) |
| Number of Effective Pixels (H x V) | 1,456 × 1,088 |
| Cell Size (H x V) | 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm |
| Standard Output Pixels (H x V) | 1,440 × 1,080 |
| Frame Rate | 44 fps (Base 8bit 1tap, Mono/Raw) 90 fps (Base 8bit 2tap, Mono/Raw)* 127 fps (Base 8bit 3tap, Mono/Raw) *At the time of shipment |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.5 lx (Iris: F1.4, Gain: +18 dB, Shutter: 1/30 s) |
| Sensitivity | F5.6 (400 lx, Gain: 0 dB, Shutter: 1/30 s) |
| SNR | More than 50 dB (Lens close, Gain: 0 dB, 8 bit) |
| Gain | Auto, Manual: 0 dB to 18 dB |
| Shutter Speed | Auto, Manual: 60 to 1/100,000 s |
| Camera Features | Readout Modes Normal, Binning (1x2, 2x1, 2x2), Decimation, Partial scan (Multi ROI) |
| Readout Features | LUT (Binarization, Gamma (Arbitrary value settable)), Test pattern |
| Synchronization | Hardware trigger, Software trigger |
| Trigger Modes | OFF (Free run), ON (Edge detection, Trigger width detection), Special trigger (Burst triggerr/Bulk trigger*/Sequential trigger*) *Except XCL-CG160/CG160C |
| User Set | 16 |
| User Memory | 32 kbytes + 64 bytes × 16 channels |
| Partial Scan | W (Pixel) 16 to 1,456 H (Line) 8 to 1,088 |
| GPO | EXPOSURE/Strobe/LVAL/FVAL/Sensor lead out/Trigger through/ Pulse generation signal/User defined 1, 2, 3 (Output switching) |
| Other Features | Area gain, Defect correction, Shading correction, Temperature readout, LUT, 3 x 3 filter |
| Video Data Output | digital Mono 8, 10, 12 bit (at the time of shipping Mono 8 bit) |
| Base Clock (No. Of Taps) | 45/75 MHz switchable |
| Camera Link Tap | 1/2/3 switchable |
| Digital Interface | LVDS |
| Camera Specification | Camera Link® Version2.0 |
| Output Data Clock | 45 MHz (1,2,3 tap) 75 MHz (1,2,3 tap) |
| Digital I/O | 45 MHz (1,2,3 tap) 75 MHz (1,2,3 tap) |
| Lens Mount | C mount |
| Flange Back | 17.526 mm |
| Power Requirements | DC +12 V (10.5 V to 15.0 V), PoCL (10 V to 13.0 V) |
| Power Consumption | DC +12 V 2.7 W (max.) |
| Operating Temperature | –5 °C to +45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F) |
| Performance Guarantee Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | –30 °C to +60 °C (–22 °F to +140 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (no condensation) |
| Storage Humidity | 20% to 80% (no condensation) |
| Vibration Resistance | 10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz 20 minutes for each direction -x, y, z ) |
| Shock Resistance | 70 G |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 29 × 29 × 30 mm (1 3/16 × 1 3/16 × 1 3/16 inches) (excluding protrusions) |
| Mass | Approx. 53 g (1.9 oz) |
| MTBF | 76,315 hours (Approx. 8.7 years) |
| Regulations | UL60950-1, FCC Class A, CSA C22.2-No.60950-1, IC Class A Digital Device, CE : EN61326 (Class A), AS EMC: EN61326-1, VCCI Class A, KCC, CU-TR EAC |
| Supplied Accessories | Lens mount cap (1), Safety Regulations (1) |
