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Chameleon™

The Chameleon™ USB 2.0 digital video camera from Point Grey Research is a complete, cost effective and reliable imaging solution. A high sensitivity Sony EXview HAD CCD® sensor, combined with a hi-speed USB 2.0 digital interface, makes the Chameleon an ideal choice for demanding imaging applications such as object and gesture tracking, test and measurement,life and bioscience, augmented reality, multitouch display, security and biometrics, and robot guidance.

Download a comparison of the Sony ICX445 with other CCD's

Sensor: Sony 1.3MP 1/3" ICX445 EXview HAD CCD
Resolution and Frame Rate: 1296x964 at 18 FPS
Digital Interface: USB 2.0 5-pin Mini-B interface
Dimensions: 25.5 mm x 41 mm x 44 mm
General Purpose I/O: 7-pin connector for trigger and strobe
 Chameleon Product Datasheet

SPECIFICATION CMLN-13S2M/C
Image Sensor Type Sony progressive scan interline transfer CCD’s with square pixels and global shutter
Image Sensor Model ICX445 1/3” EXview HAD CCD™
Maximum Resolution 1296(H) x 964(V)
Pixel Size 3.75μm x 3.75μm
Analog-to-Digital Converter Analog Devices 12-bit ADC
Video Data Output 8, and 16-bit digital data
Image Data Formats Y8, Y16 (monochrome), 8-bit and 16-bit raw Bayer data (color models)
Digital Interface 5-pin Mini-B USB 2.0 digital interface for camera control, video data transmission, and power
Transfer Rates 480 Mbit/s
Maximum Frame Rate 1296x964 Y8 at 18 FPS
Partial Image Modes pixel binning and region of interest modes via Format_7
General Purpose I/O Ports 7-pin JST GPIO connector, 4 pins for trigger and strobe, 1 pin +3.3 V, 1 VEXT pin for external power>
Gain Control automatic / manual / one-push gain modes, programmable via software, 0 dB to 24 dB in 0.04 dB increments >
Shutter Speed automatic / manual / one-push modes, programmable via software, 0.01 ms to greater than 10 seconds
Synchronization via external trigger or software trigger
External Trigger Modes DCAM v1.31 Trigger Modes 0, 1 (bulb trigger), 3, and 14 (overlapped trigger and transfer)
Voltage Requirements 4.745 to 5.25 V via the Mini B USB 2.0 interface or JST 7-pin GPIO connector
Power Consumption 2 W (max) at 5 V
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
25.5 mm x 44 mm x 41 mm (excluding optics)
Mass 37 grams (including tripod mounting bracket)
Memory Storage 3 memory channels for custom camera settings
Lens Mount CS-mount (5mm C-mount adapter included)
Emissions Compliance Complies with CE rules and Part 15 Class B of FCC Rules
Operating Temperature 0° to 45°C
Storage Temperature -30° to 60°C
Warranty 1 year

Development Kit Contents
The following items are included in the Development Accessory Kit DEVKIT-01-0003:


Emissions and RoHS Compliance
FCC / CE Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.


RoHS / WEEE Compliance
This product is RoHS and WEEE compliant.

Part Number Description
CMLN-13S2C-CS 1.3 MP Chameleon, USB 2.0, CS-mount, color
CMLN-13S2M-CS 1.3 MP Chameleon, USB 2.0, CS-mount, mono
OEM Model 1.3 MP board-level Chameleon, USB 2.0, CS-mount, color
OEM Model 1.3 MP board-level Chameleon, USB 2.0, CS-mount, mono
DEVKIT-01-0003 Development Accessory Kit for Chameleon
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Technical Manuals
 Imaging Catalog
 Stereo Catalog
 Spherical Catalog
 FirePRO Catalog
 Stereo Accuracy Chart
 Evaluation Program

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