Iron SDI 2000
2.1 Megapixel, Global shutter, Small, Rugged, Low Power with Large Feature Set, aerospace and defense camera
Features
The Iron 2000 combines Full HD 2.1 MP imaging with the reliable throughput of HD-SDI and 3G-SDI, delivering crisp image quality at up to 60 fps. Available in both monochrome and color sensor variants, this compact global shutter camera features a comprehensive onboard image processing suite and supports C-mount optics for flexible system integration.
Engineered for reliability in demanding environments, the Iron 2000 offers built-in self-test (BIT), voltage monitoring, and advanced image correction features, making it well suited for industrial automation, machine vision, broadcast, and precision inspection applications. With both commercial and industrial-grade options available, along with user-specific customization, the Iron 2000 delivers a strong balance of performance, ruggedness, and long-term dependability.
Key Features:
- Up to 2k Resolution up to 60.0 fps
- Monochrome and Color sensor variation
- Up to 3.2 W power at full rate
- Full image processing feature set
- SDI standard compliant
- 1 SDI link
- C-lens mount available
- Commercial and Industrial grade options
- Full EMVA1288 report
- Full built-in self-test (BIT)
- Full built-in voltage testing
- Customization as per user requirements
- Tri-Level Sync Input
- TTL Strobe Output
- SMPTE Compliance – Several Standards
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Applications:
• Perimeter vision
• Low light surveillance
• Special Effects
• Virtual Reality
• 3D
Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Pixel Size | 3.2 µm x 3.2 µm |
| Resolution | 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) |
| Sensor Size | 7.0 mm diagonal |
| Sensor Format | 1/2″ |
| Sensor | Onsemi XGS2000 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Output Interface | SDI |
| Supported Interface Rates | HD-SDI or 3G-SDI |
| Interface Connector | Micro-BNC |
| Interface Connector Count | 1 |
| Output Resolution | 10-bit 4:2:2 (Y’Cb’Cr’) / RAW (Bayer) |
| Maximum Frame Rate | 60.0 fps |
| Video Output | 2k, 1080p or 1080i |
| Image Acquisition | Continuous |
| Camera Control | RS232 direct ASCII protocol |
| Electronic Shutter | Global |
| Monochrome / Color | Monochrome or Color |
| Temporal Noise | <4e- at 25°C |
| Full Well Charge | 10,100 e- |
| Dynamic Range | >68 dB at 520 nm |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR max) | 40 dB at 520 nm |
| Quantum Efficiency (QE) | >63% at 520 nm |
| Shortest Exposure | 10 μs |
| IR Filter (optional) | • UV cut below 400 nm • IR cut above 700 nm |
| Exposure Control | Automatic/Manual |
| Gain Control | Automatic/Manual |
| Color Control | • RGB offsets • Auto / Manual White balance • LUT • Color Multi-Matrix correction • Cross Color Correction • Gamma • High performance De-Bayering • Saturation Control |
| Image Enhancement | • Defect pixel correction • Gain (Analog / Digital) • Auto / Manual black level • Binning • Auto Exposure / Gain • Knee Function • Noise reduction • Edge enhancement |
| Additional On-Camera Processing | • ROI • Image flip • Frame counter • Operational Time Counter • Binning |
| Power Input | • External 11 V – 28 V input |
| Power Consumption | <3.2 W at 24 V DC |
| Configuration Software | Open Source GUI with a full feature set |
| Synchronization | Tri-Level Sync Input |
| Exposure Strobe Output | Yes |
| Mechanical | |
| Dimensions (including lens mount) | 44 x 44 x 35 mm (1.7 x 1.7 x 1.4″) |
| Weight (without lens) | 90 g (3.2 oz) |
| Lens Mount | C |
| Sensor Alignment | Active |
| Ingress Protection | Optional IP67 (with protective lens tube) |
| Environmental Conditions | |
| Operating Ambient Air Temperature | Commercial: 0 °C to +50 °C (32°F to +122°F) Industrial: -40 °C to +80 °C (-40°F to +176°F) At 1 m/s airflow |
| Operating Ambient Air Humidity | 10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Storage Ambient Air Temperature | Commercial: 0 °C to +55 °C (32°F to +131°F) Industrial: -40 °C to +85 °C (-40°F to +185°F) |
| Storage Ambient Air Humidity | 10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Operational Shock | Tested per MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, 3-axis Shock 75G |
| Operational Vibration | Tested per MIL-STD-810G Method 514.6, 3-axis Vibration Category 20 |
| MTBF | 2,100,000 hrs @ 50C (Telecordia) |
| Certifications | |
| Electromagnetic – EMC Standards | • The European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU • The United States FCC rule 47 CFR 15 |
| EMC – Emission | • EN 55032:2015 Class B • FCC 47 Part 15 Class B |
| EMC – Immunity | • EN 55035:2017 Class B • EN 61000-4-3 • EN 61000-4-4 • EN 61000-4-6 |
| Flammability | PCB compliant with UL 94 V-0 |
| RoHS | Compliant with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS2) |
| REACH | Compliant with the European Union Regulation No 1907/2006 |
| WEEE | Must be disposed of separately from normal household waste and must be recycled according to local regulations |
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