Description
Key Technical Specifications
- Model Number: XC-003P (XC-003P3CCD)
- Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
- Series: Sony 3CCD Color Video Camera Module
- Type: 3CCD Color Video Camera Module
- Optical System: C-Mount with Prism Decomposition Optics
- Video Standard: PAL Model
- Horizontal Resolution: 570 TV Lines
- Sensitivity: 2000 lx (at F5.6)
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 59 dB
- Shutter Speed: 1/60 to 1/10000 sec (External Trigger supported)
- Power Supply: 12V DC (11.0 ~ 16.0V)
- Dimensions: 56 x 50 x 128 mm (W/H/D)
Functional Role & Application Analysis
The Sony XC-003P (often designated as XC-003P3CCD) is a precision 3CCD color camera module designed for demanding RGB image processing tasks. Unlike single-chip cameras that use a Bayer filter, this module uses a prism to split light into three separate CCD sensors for Red, Green, and Blue. This architecture eliminates color artifacts and delivers true, high-fidelity color reproduction. It solves the problem of color accuracy and high-resolution spatial detail in automated inspection environments.
Typical use cases include:
- Industrial Machine Vision: High-precision color inspection of PCBs, textiles, and printed materials where exact color matching is critical.
- Scientific & Medical Imaging: Microscopy and diagnostic imaging requiring accurate color representation and high signal-to-noise ratios.
- Legacy System Maintenance: Direct replacement for failed 3CCD modules in aging automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment where upgrading the entire vision system is cost-prohibitive.
Our Quality Standard & Testing Process
A degraded 3CCD module can introduce color shifts or dead pixels that ruin an inspection process. We don’t ship untested optical sensors. Every XC-003P undergoes a strict optical and electrical validation protocol to ensure image integrity.
- Visual & Component Inspection: We inspect the C-mount threads, the prism assembly, and the PCB for physical damage. The sensor window is checked for scratches, dust, or coating degradation that could cause optical aberrations.
- Live System Test: The module is powered with a regulated 12V DC supply and connected to a test monitor. We verify the PAL video output, check for proper sync, and confirm the menu system is accessible and functional.
- Full-Function Diagnostics: We perform a white balance calibration test and verify the 570 TV line resolution using a standard test chart. We also test the external trigger shutter function to ensure it captures instantaneous RGB frames accurately.
- Warranty Backing: Only modules passing all optical and electrical tests ship with our 12-month warranty. We document the video output verification for your records.
Compatibility & Migration Paths
The XC-003P is a legacy PAL-format camera module. Sony has long since discontinued this series. You must verify this module matches your existing system’s video standard and mechanical constraints before ordering.
- Firmware/Hardware Revisions: Confirm your system requires a PAL video signal. The XC-003P is PAL; the XC-003 (without the P) is NTSC. These are not interchangeable. Mixing them up will result in a rolling or black-and-white image.
- Required Components: Verify your lens is C-mount. The module uses a standard C-mount thread, but you must ensure the back focal distance is correctly adjusted for your specific lens.
- Replacement & Alternatives: There is no direct modern Sony replacement for the XC-003P. If this module fails and no spares are available, you will need to evaluate third-party 3CCD industrial cameras or upgrade to a modern GigE/USB3 vision sensor.
- Get Expert Help: Send us a photo of your existing camera module’s nameplate and your vision system’s video input specification. We will confirm the XC-003P is the correct spare or discuss your migration options.
