Sony XCL-SG1240C 1.1" type Global Shutter CMOS Pregius 12.4MP 20 fps Camera Link (Color) Camera

Quick Overview
The Sony XCL-SG1240C is a high-performance 12.4MP industrial camera featuring Sony’s 1.1" Pregius global shutter CMOS sensor, delivering sharp, distortion-free imaging at 20 fps.

The Sony XCL-SG1240C is a high-performance 12.4-megapixel color camera that features Sony's latest Pregius global shutter CMOS sensor. Its 1.1-type GSCMOS sensor technology ensures high-resolution, crisp imaging at a fast 20 frames per second (fps). With a Camera Link interface, this camera provides seamless integration for industrial vision systems and offers a wide range of applications, including factory automation, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), food and beverage inspection, and pharmaceutical quality control.

Built for challenging environments, the XCL-SG1240C delivers exceptional image clarity even in high-motion scenarios, thanks to shading and defect correction features that enhance image uniformity by minimizing uneven lighting and pixel defects. It also incorporates user-set memory channels, enabling quick customization of settings like brightness, gain, and shutter speed for varied operational needs. With robust industrial design, this camera withstands high shock and vibration, ensuring durability in demanding conditions.

Backed by Sony’s commitment to quality, the XCL-SG1240C stands out as a powerful solution for industries that require reliable, high-resolution imaging with the flexibility to meet specific vision requirements.

Features:

  • 12.4 MP resolution with 1.1-type Pregius GSCMOS sensor
  • Global shutter for precise imaging at up to 20 fps
  • Camera Link interface for high-speed data transfer
  • Shading and defect correction for improved image quality
  • Shock-resistant industrial design for high durability
  • Advanced image processing, including frame accumulation and partial scan

Applications:

  • Factory Automation
  • ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems)
  • Food and Beverage Inspection
  • Pharmaceutical Inspection
Image Size12.4 MP
Image SensorIMX304: 1.1-type Global Shutter CMOS sensor (Pregius)
Number of Effective Pixels (H x V)4,112 × 3,008
Cell Size (H x V)3.45 μm × 3.45 μm
Standard Output Pixels (H x V)4,096 × 3,000
Color FilterRGB color mosaic filter
Frame Rate6 fps (Base, 8 bit, 1 tap, Mono/Raw); 13 fps (Base, 8 bit, 2 tap, Mono/Raw); 20 fps (Base, 8 bit, 3 tap, Mono/Raw) (*At the time of shipment)
Minimum Illumination12 lx (Iris: F1.4, Gain: +18 dB,  Shutter: 1/30 s)
SensitivityF5.6 (2000 lx, Gain: 0 dB, Shutter: 1/30 s)
SNRMore than 50 dB (Lens close, Gain: 0 dB, 8 bit)
GainAuto, Manual: 0 to 18 dB
Shutter SpeedAuto, Manual: 60 to 1/100,000 s
White BalanceManual, One push
Camera FeaturesNormal, Binning (1x2, 2x1, 2x2)*1, Partial Scan
Readout FeaturesLUT (Binarization, Gamma (Arbitrary value settable)), Test pattern
SynchronizationHardware trigger, Software trigger
Trigger ModesOFF (Free run), ON (Edge detection, Trigger width detection), Burst trigger
Userset16
User Memory32 kbytes + 64 bytes x 16ch
Partial ScanW (Pixel): 16 to 4,112; H (Line): 4 to 3,008
GPOEXPOSURE/Strobe/LVAL/FVAL/Sensor lead out/Trigger through/Pulse generation signal/User defined 1, 2, 3, 4 (Output switching)
Other FeaturesArea gain, Defect correction, Shading correction, Temperature readout, LUT, 3 x 3 filter
Data FormatRaw8, Raw12, Raw16
Base Clock (No. of Taps)45/65/85 MHz switchable
Camera Link Taps1/2/3 switchable
Digital InterfaceLVDS
Camera SpecificationCamera Link® Version2.0
Output Data Clock45MHz (1, 2, 3tap)
65MHz (1, 2, 3tap)
85MHz (1, 2, 3tap)
Digital I/OISO IN (x1), ISO OUT (x2), TTL IN (x1), TTL IN/OUT (x2, selectable)
Lens MountC mount
Flange Back17.526 mm
Power RequirementsDC +12 V (10.5 V to 15.0 V), PoCL (10 V to 13.0 V)
Power Consumption3.8 W max. (DC +12V)
Operating Temperature-5°C to +45°C (23°F to 113°F)
Performance Guarantee Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature-30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F)
Operating Humidity20% to 80% (no condensation)
Storage Humidity20% to 80% (no condensation)
Vibration Resistance10 G (20 Hz to 200 Hz 20 minutes for each direction -x, y, z)
Shock Resistance70 G
Dimensions (W x H x D)44 × 44 × 30 mm (excluding protrusions)  1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/16 inches (excluding protrusion)
WeightApprox. 86 g
MTBF64,461 hours (Approx. 7.4 years)
RegulationsUL60950-1, 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 AccessoriesLens mount cap (1), Safety Regulations*4 (1)