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BE-IR20 / 21 Infrared B/W Camera Module Operation Guide Please read this operation Guide carefully for proper operation, and keep it for future refernce.
2. General The Hitachi BE-IR20/21 are black and white camera modules using a 1/4 inch interline CCD. The BE-IR20/21 are so small that they are most suitable for use with the equipment provided with limited space. BE-IR20 : Internal sync BE-IR21 : External sync 3.
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Operating : -5 to 45 , 90% RH or less Storage : -10 to 60 , 70% RH or less 21) External dimensions 34(W) 34(H) 20(D) mm 22) Mass Approx. 17 grams (w/o cable) 23) Options Mount adaptor LA-IR20 BE-IR20 / 21...
Auto electric shutter In regions using 50 Hz power line frequency , flicker can appear on the monitor screen from light sources such as fluorescent or mercury. In such cases , release the auto electronic shutter. BE-IR20 / 21...
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When fine patterns are shot , moire may be displayed. The CE mark is required when exporting to Europe. Obtain the necessary authorization for the customer’s system. Enclose the camera in a shielded case and use shielded cable. BE-IR20 / 21...
6. External view Dimensions 7. Optical dimensions Lens Lens-mount 19.2 ± 0.5 (C-mount) Extension of optical path due 1.4 ± 0.2 to the thickness of CCD glass is considered. Base plate Imaging face BE-IR20 / 21...
2. Avoid unnecessary stress on the printed board when engaging and disengaging the connectors. 3. The screws securing the base plate and SENS board protrude a maximum of 2 mm from the base plate. Observe these screws do not contact the housing or installed equipment. BE-IR20 / 21...
ON. DC9V Note2 : Supply voltage range : 8.5 to 9.5V (Note 2) Be sure to check the polarities of the power source before turning on the external DC power supply. BE-IR20 / 21...
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(Note 2) to ON. Note2 : Supply voltage range : 8.5 to 9.5V Be sure to check the polarities of the power source before turning on the external DC power supply. BE-IR20 / 21...
Vertical drive signal (VD) Horizontal drive signal (HD) T=1/f(H) T=1/f(V) 4 6Vp-p 4 6Vp-p Approx. 6.7 s Approx. 0.6ms HD and VD phase relationship Set HD and VD fallings edges to the same phase (0 5 s) BE-IR20 / 21...
Hitachi Denshi assumes on liability for damage or injury resulting from such work. Since the function setting can be provided at the time of shipment , consult a Hitachi Denshi representative. 11-1 AGC on / off Factory setting is AGC off (fixed gain).
The factory setting is gamma on. If necessary , the gamma response can be changed as follows. Change the gamma response by changing the chip part. Gamma( )response R217 R218 R219 Absent Factory setting Remove Remove 0 : Part code RME1784 Description ERJ3GEYJ0R00V Location of chip capacitors (Main board side B) BE-IR20 / 21...
Absent the R259 , R260 chip to set the auto electronic shutter to on. R259 R260 Auto electronic shutter Factory setting Absent Absent 0 : Part code RME2068 Description ERJ2GE0R00X Location of chip resistors (Main board side B) BE-IR20 / 21...
11. Function setting and changes 11-5 BE-IR20 external sync The BE-IR20 factory setting is for internal sync. If required, this can be changed to external sync by changing chip parts. Change the following chip parts for external sync operation. Sync system...
Change the following chip parts for internal sync operation. Sync system R280 R281 R282 R284 External Absent Absent Factory setting Internal Delete Delete Part code RME1784 Type ERJ3GEYJ0R00V Part code RME1797 Type ERJ3GEYJ101V (Main board side A) (Main board side B) Location of chip resistors BE-IR20 / 21...
11. Function setting and changes 11-7 HD and VD output (BE-IR20 only) The BE-IR20 can be provided with horizontal and vertical drive outputs by changing chip parts. Change the following chip parts to provide HD and VD outputs. R233 R239...
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, and the cost is changed to a customer. (3) Hitachi Denshi is not liable for the losses caused when the equipment is used in a system used for business trades , production process , medical fields , crime prevention applications , etc.