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Canon XU-81W HD PTZ Camera With Wiper

BH #CAXU81W • MFR #6143B004
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Canon XU-81W HD PTZ Camera With Wiper
Key Features
  • Remote Pan, Tilt and Zoom
  • 1/3" HD CMOS Sensor
  • 20x Zoom Lens 4.7-94 mm f/1.6-3.5
  • HD-SDI Supports 1080i/720p
The XU-81W HD PTZ Camera With Wiper is a robotic pan, tilt, zoom camera from Canon featuring a 21 MP 1/3" CMOS Sensor, 20x optical zoom lens, and an HD-SDI output that supports up to 1080i at 59.94 fps. With upright and inverted mounting options and a water and dust proof, IP55-rated enclosure, the XU-81 is suitable for a wide range of applications both indoors and out. Outdoor applications include traffic POV, weather POV, outdoor monitoring, and outdoor event coverage. Indoor applications include broadcasting house worship services, IMAG, corporate event coverage, recording lectures and classes for education, video conferencing, and internet streaming.
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Canon XU-81 Overview

The XU-81W HD PTZ Camera With Wiper is a robotic pan, tilt, zoom camera from Canon featuring a 21 MP 1/3" CMOS Sensor, 20x optical zoom lens, and an HD-SDI output that supports up to 1080i at 59.94 fps. With upright and inverted mounting options and a water and dust proof, IP55-rated enclosure, the XU-81 is suitable for a wide range of applications both indoors and out. Outdoor applications include traffic POV, weather POV, outdoor monitoring, and outdoor event coverage. Indoor applications include broadcasting house worship services, IMAG, corporate event coverage, recording lectures and classes for education, video conferencing, and internet streaming.

Pan, tilt, and zoom operations of the XU-81 are designed to be fast, smooth, precise and quiet. It features a noise rating of less than NC 30 when moving at 40 degrees per second. Where extra speed is required, such as when tracking a fast-moving subject, High Speed Mode can be engaged boosting pan/tilt speed up to 50%.

Wiper and ND Filter
For outdoor use, he XU-81W features a wiper and an ND filter. The ND filter can be set to 1, 32 or OFF. The wiper is designed to keep the lens clear of water drops for installations where the camera will be exposed to the elements.
Image Flip
Image flip enables the XU-81W to be mounted up-side-down for ceiling installation. In addition the camera will automatically flip the image when the tilt angle passes 90°.
Locally Switchable Rear Connectors
For integration with existing A/V installations, dipswitches on the rear panel allow the HD-SDI video output to be set to either 1080i or 720p to match the existing signal. In addition, the settings allow you to choose between RS-232 or RS-422 depending on the type of control system and cables that will be used.
Low-Light and IR Night Mode
In low light conditions, low-light performance can be boosted using via frame accumulation by engaging the Slow Shutter Function. In addition, switching the IR Cut Filter to OFF enables black and white image capture in total darkness.

Canon XU-81 Specs

Camera Specifications
Image Sensor
1/3" CMOS
Shutter Speed
2 to 1/10,000 sec.
Digital Zoom
12x
Gain
Auto / Manual (0 to 32 dB)
White Balance
Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / Manual / ATW
ND Filter
1 / 32 / OFF
IR Cut Filter
Auto / Manual / Night / Shutter Priority / Aperture Priority
ICR
On / Off
Image Flip
On / Off
Genlock
Internal / External (Auto Switching)
Microphone
Waterproof Microphone
Signal System
HD: 1080i59.94 / 1080i50
SD: NTSC / PAL (Linked with HD Framerate)
Genlock Input
BNC Connector (BB Sync/HD3value Sync)
Video Output
HD: HD-SDI on BNC Connector
SD: Composite on BNC Connector
Audio Output
Unbalanced RCA Connector (0 dB / 600 ohm With Limiter)
Lens Specifications
Focal Length
4.7 to 94 mm (f/1.6 to 3.5)
35 mm Equivalent: Approximately 32.9 to 658 mm
Zoom Ratio
20x (12x Digital)
Angle of View
Wide: 59.4° (1920 x 1080)
Telephoto: 3.0° (1920 x 1080)
Minimum Object Distance
Telephoto: 3.3' (1 m)
Robotic Controls
Interface
RS-232C on 9-Pin Male D-Sub Connector
RS-422 on RJ45 Connector
Control Protocol
NU Protocol
Communication Speed
9,6000 bps
Pan/Tilt Angle
Pan: ±180°
Tilt: +220° to -40°
Stationary Accuracy: ±10° Below
Preset Positions
128
Noise Level
NC30 at 40° Per Second
NC45 at 60° Per Second
Note: When IRC Filter, ND Filter and Wiper are not in operation
General Specifications
Operating Conditions
Rating: IP55 Environment: Indoor / Outdoor
Ambient Temperature: 5 to 104°F (-15 to 40°C)
Humidity: Approximately 90% (non-condensing)
Wind Velocity Resistance
Normal Operation: Approximately 49 ft/s (15 m/s)
Operation Possible: Approximately 98 ft/s (30 m/s)
Non Destruction: Approximately 197 ft/s (60 m/s)
Mounting Options
Upright / Inverted
Dry Contacts for Washer
Power Requirements
DC 12 V ±10%
Power Consumption
20 W
Dimensions
8.5 x 12.2 x 8.5" (21.7 x 31.1 x 21.7 cm)
Note: Without Projections
Weight
14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
Note: Without Wiper and ND Filter
Packaging Info
Package Weight
21.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
18.8 x 15.4 x 11.8"

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