Description
Details
The XBlock® Handheld Block Camera Controller is a high-definition controller that operates Sony® FCB-EV Block Module cameras and any camera that utilizes the Sony® VISCA protocol. This portable camera control unit (CCU) connects to a Sony module or an XBlock® Camera housing with a 9-pin RS-232 connector to provide communication only.* This CCU supports 720p or 1080p progressive formats and can switch between NTSC and PAL transmission rates supporting a 9,600 baud rate via serial cable. The material composition of the controller is PA12 nylon and is RoHS compliant.
The controller operates most camera functions from the controller including zoom, freeze, focus, gain, shutter, and iris controls. Additional button functions include auto focus and exposure as well as access to menu functions.
The handheld is powered by a 9-volt battery or a DC power supply, however, it does not supply the camera module with power. This allows the pendant to be interchanged between cameras without the need to shut off the camera.
*The controller provides communication to cameras only. Power must be supplied separately.
Operation
Operation is plug-and-play with a simplistic button design. The auto features (freeze, autofocus, and autoexposure) are toggled on and off separately from their respective buttons.
Zoom, focus, gain, shutter, and iris control are controlled with the up and down arrow buttons. Other buttons include a menu and enter button allowing the user to toggle through the menu function on the compatible camera.
Specifications
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Dimensions |
3.125” L, 1.75" W, 5.7” H, 5.9” to top of DB9 Connector |
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Power Supply |
9-Volt Battery, DC power supply (adapter included) |
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Transmission Rates |
NTSC or PAL |
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Progressive Formats |
720p or 1080p |
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Baud Rate |
9,600 signal units/second |
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Materials |
PA 12 Nylon (RoHS compliant) |
Compatible Sony® Camera Models:
Sony FCB-EV9520L - EM18860
Sony FCB-EV9500L - EM17278
Sony FCB-EV9500M - EM17277
Sony FCB-EV7520/J - EM13350
Compatible Sony® Legacy Cameras Models:
Sony FCB-EV7520A - EM13855
Sony FCB-EV7100 - EM13346
Sony FCB-ES8230 - EM14183
(Any Sony® Camera that runs VISCA protocol)