Watec WAT-2500 1/2.8” Rolling Shutter Compact High Sensitivity Analog Color Camera
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Compact Watec WAT-2500 analog color camera with 1/2.8” high-sensitivity BSI CMOS sensor, advanced OSD controls, and ultra-low-light performance for industrial and scientific imaging.
The Watec WAT-2500 is a high-sensitivity analog color camera engineered for demanding low-light and precision imaging applications in a compact housing. Featuring a 1/2.8-inch back-illuminated CMOS sensor, the WAT-2500 delivers crisp, accurate color reproduction with minimum illumination down to 0.0004 lx (F1.2, AGC HIGH, shutter ×15), making it ideal for environments where light is limited or tightly controlled.
This camera offers advanced image tuning via On Screen Display (OSD) using an optional remote controller, allowing precise adjustment of AGC, gamma, white balance, wide dynamic range, noise reduction, and defog functions. Built with a CS-mount and adjustable back focus, the Watec WAT2500 integrates easily into machine vision, inspection, and monitoring systems where size, performance, and reliability are critical.
Features:
- 1/2.8” BSI CMOS image sensor for high sensitivity
- Minimum illumination: 0.0004 lx (F1.2, AGC High)
- High signal-to-noise ratio (45 dB or more)
- On-Screen Display with remote controller (optional)
- Adjustable WDR, gamma, AGC, noise reduction, defog
- DC auto iris and CS-mount compatibility
- Compact, lightweight body (approx. 78 g)
- Made in Japan quality and reliability
Applications:
- Machine Vision
- Lab Inspection
- Industrial Process
- Scientific Imaging
- Surveillance Systems
- Component Testing
| Model | Watec WAT-2500 |
| Video Standard | NTSC / PAL |
| Pick-up Element | 1/2.8-inch BSI CMOS image sensor |
| Effective Pixels | 1945 (H) × 1097 (V) * |
| Unit Cell Size | 2.9 µm (H) × 2.9 µm (V) |
| Color Filter | RGB primary color Bayer mosaic |
| Imaging System | Progressive scan |
| Sync System | Internal |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Video Output | Composite 1.0 V(p-p), 75 Ω, unbalanced (BNC) |
| Setup Level | 7.5 IRE (NTSC), 0 IRE (PAL) |
| Horizontal Resolution | More than 570 TVL (Center) |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.0065 lx F1.2 (AGC HIGH = 72 dB, shutter OFF) 0.0004 lx F1.2 (AGC HIGH = 72 dB, shutter ×15) |
| S/N Ratio | More than 45 dB (AGC OFF = 0 dB, γ = 1.0) |
| Exposure Modes | AE mode, Fixed, EI |
| Shutter (NTSC) | Manual: 1/30, 1/60, 1/120, 1/180, 1/240, 1/300 sec. EI: 1/30 – 1/10000 sec. |
| Shutter (PAL) | Manual: 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, 1/150, 1/200, 1/250 sec. EI: 1/25 – 1/10000 sec. |
| AGC | 0–36 dB (LOW), 0–50 dB (MID), 0–72 dB (HIGH), OFF (0 dB) |
| White Balance | ATW, PWB, MWB |
| Gamma | USER, level adjustable |
| Noise Reduction | 3DNR OFF/ON (level adjustable), 2DNR OFF/ON (level adjustable), 3D+2DNR ON (level adjustable) |
| Wide Dynamic Range | WDR OFF/ON (level adjustable), D-WDR OFF/ON (level adjustable) |
| Lens Iris | DC auto iris |
| Backlight Compensation | BLC, HSBLC |
| White Blemish Correction | Up to 2046 pixels |
| Sharpness | Adjustable |
| Defog | OFF/ON (level adjustable) |
| Digital Zoom | ZOOM ×1.01 – ×6.00, PAN/TILT |
| Privacy Mask | Up to 8 masks |
| Mirror Image | OFF, V-FLIP, H-FLIP, HV-FLIP |
| Freeze | OFF/ON |
| Motion Detection | OFF/ON |
| Negative Image | OFF/ON |
| Interfaces | Composite video (BNC), Power in, Remote controller (RC-01), Auto iris |
| Power Supply | DC +12 V ±10% |
| Power Consumption | 2.52 W (210 mA) |
| Operating Temperature | −10 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −30 °C to +70 °C |
| Operating / Storage Humidity | 95% RH or less (no condensation) |
| Lens Mount | CS mount (back focus adjustable) |
| Weight | Approx. 78 g |
| Accessories | WPDC12 (DC plug), Hex wrench |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| * Output is cut out according to the video standard. | |
