1100MBD G3.6
Day-to-night imaging performance in a board camera built for seamless integration. The Watec WAT-1100MBD combines a compact 23 × 23 × 34 mm design with high-sensitivity color and near-infrared imaging for embedded surveillance, monitoring, and OEM camera systems that must operate across changing light conditions.
Its 1/3.2-inch BSI CMOS sensor uses progressive scanning and provides more than 750 TV lines of horizontal resolution at the image center through composite analog output in NTSC or PAL configurations. Minimum illumination is 0.005 lx at F2.0 with AGC at 54 dB and the shutter off. Wide dynamic range, mecha-less ICR day/night operation, 850 nm IR imaging, OSD controls, and an M12 lens mount give integrators a versatile miniature platform for dependable 24-hour imaging.
The Watec WAT-1100MBD is a high-sensitivity miniature board day/night camera designed for general surveillance applications. Its 1/3.2-inch BSI CMOS sensor provides progressive scanning, composite analog video output, and more than 750 TV lines of horizontal resolution at the center of the image.
The compact 23 × 23 × 34 mm design combines wide dynamic range, mechaless ICR day/night operation, OSD configuration, and an M12 lens mount in a board-level camera weighing approximately 13 grams.
High-Sensitivity Day/Night Imaging
Minimum illumination is 0.005 lx at F2.0 with AGC at 54 dB and the shutter off. A dual-band pass filter enables imaging with 850 nm infrared illumination at night.
Mechaless ICR day/night operation can be controlled automatically or manually. Automatic gain control provides adjustment from 0 to 54 dB, while manual gain control provides the same range in 6 dB steps.
NTSC and PAL Video Output
The WAT-1100MBD is available in NTSC and PAL configurations. Effective pixel counts are 1280 × 960 for NTSC and 1280 × 924 for PAL. Composite video output is provided at 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced.
The NTSC electronic-iris range is 1/60 to 1/100000 second. The PAL electronic-iris range is 1/50 to 1/100000 second.
Wide Dynamic Range and Image Controls
Wide dynamic range and digital wide dynamic range provide adjustable imaging control for scenes with changing illumination. Additional functions include adjustable 2D noise reduction, backlight compensation, highlight-suppression backlight compensation, adjustable sharpness, defog, 16 privacy masks, and vertical, horizontal, or combined image reversal.
OSD Configuration
Camera functions can be configured through the on-screen display using the optional RC-01 remote controller. Available white-balance modes include automatic tracking, automatic, push, manual, and preset settings of 5100K and 6300K.
Lens and System Integration
The M12 P=0.5 lens mount accepts compatible miniature lenses. The standard WAT-1100MBD (G3.6) configuration includes the M3620BC-12 lens with a 3.6 mm focal length and F2.0 aperture. Glass lenses and pinhole lenses are not interchangeable.
A four-pin connector provides composite video output and power input. A two-pin connector provides IR-light control, and the RC-01 connection supports remote OSD operation.
Compact Design and Power
The camera measures 23 × 23 × 34 mm and weighs approximately 13 grams. It operates from 5 to 12 VDC and consumes approximately 0.6 W at 5 VDC or 0.72 W at 12 VDC. A four-pin cable and two-pin cable are included.
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Specifications
| Specification | WAT-1100MBD |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | High-sensitivity miniature board day/night camera |
| Video Standards | NTSC and PAL |
| Image Sensor | 1/3.2-inch BSI CMOS |
| Effective Pixels – NTSC | 1280 (H) × 960 (V) |
| Effective Pixels – PAL | 1280 (H) × 924 (V) |
| Unit Cell Size | 3.5 µm (H) × 3.5 µm (V) |
| Imaging System | RGB+W array mosaic filters on chip |
| Synchronization | Internal |
| Scanning System | Progressive |
| Video Output | Composite, 1.0 V(p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced |
| Horizontal Resolution | More than 750 TV lines at image center |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.005 lx at F2.0, AGC 54 dB, shutter off |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | More than 55 dB with AGC off at 0 dB and gamma at 1.0 |
| Function Settings | On-screen display using optional RC-01 remote controller |
| Fixed Shutter Speeds | 1/60 second for NTSC; 1/50 second for PAL; 1/100, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/10000, 1/20000, 1/50000, and 1/100000 second |
| Electronic Iris – NTSC | 1/60 to 1/100000 second |
| Electronic Iris – PAL | 1/50 to 1/100000 second |
| White Balance | ATW, AWB, PWB, MWB, and preset at 5100K or 6300K |
| Automatic Gain Control | 0 to 54 dB |
| Manual Gain Control | 0 to 54 dB in 6 dB steps |
| Day/Night | Mechaless ICR, automatic or manual |
| Infrared Imaging | Dual-band pass filter for use with 850 nm IR illumination at night |
| Gamma | Approximately 0.45 |
| Video Level | Adjustable |
| Noise Reduction | 2DNR off/on with adjustable level |
| Wide Dynamic Range | WDR and D-WDR off/on with adjustable levels |
| Lens Iris | DC |
| Backlight Compensation | BLC and HSBLC |
| Sharpness | Level adjustable |
| Defog | Off/on with adjustable level |
| Privacy Mask | 16 masks |
| Image Orientation | Off, vertical flip, horizontal flip, and horizontal/vertical flip |
| Interface | Four-pin connector for composite video and power; two-pin connector for IR-light control; RC-01 remote-control connection |
| Power Supply | 5 to 12 VDC |
| Power Consumption | Approximately 0.6 W / 120 mA at 5 VDC; 0.72 W / 60 mA at 12 VDC |
| Lens Mount | M12, P=0.5 |
| Standard Lens | M3620BC-12, 3.6 mm, F2.0 |
| Optional Lenses | M2520BC-12, M2920BC-12, M0620BC-12, and M0820BC-12 |
| Dimensions | 23 × 23 × 34 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 13 g |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C to +70°C |
| Operating and Storage Humidity | 95% RH or less, without condensation |
| Included Accessories | 300 mm four-pin cable and 300 mm two-pin cable |
| Optional Remote Control | RC-01 |
| Optional Extenders | EX005-M12-2 and EX010-M12-2 |
| Optional Camera Housing | CH-02 |
| Optional Connector Cable | CB-01 |
| Optional Power Adapters | SWI12-12-N-P5 and SWI12-12-E-P5 |
FAQ
What is the WAT-1100MBD?
The WAT-1100MBD is a miniature analog board day/night camera with a 1/3.2-inch BSI CMOS sensor, composite video output, and more than 750 TV lines of horizontal resolution.
Is the WAT-1100MBD available in NTSC and PAL versions?
Yes. The NTSC version provides 1280 × 960 effective pixels, and the PAL version provides 1280 × 924 effective pixels.
How sensitive is the WAT-1100MBD in low light?
Minimum illumination is 0.005 lx at F2.0 with AGC at 54 dB and the shutter off.
Does the camera provide day/night operation?
Yes. The WAT-1100MBD provides automatic or manual mechaless ICR day/night operation.
Can the WAT-1100MBD be used with infrared illumination?
Yes. Its dual-band pass filter supports imaging with 850 nm infrared illumination at night.
How are the camera settings adjusted?
Camera settings are adjusted through the on-screen display using the optional RC-01 remote controller.
What lens is supplied with the camera?
The WAT-1100MBD (G3.6) includes the M3620BC-12 miniature lens with a 3.6 mm focal length and F2.0 aperture.
Can other lenses be used?
Yes. The M12 lens mount supports compatible miniature lenses, including the M2520BC-12, M2920BC-12, M0620BC-12, and M0820BC-12. Glass and pinhole lenses are not interchangeable.
How is the WAT-1100MBD powered?
The camera operates from 5 to 12 VDC. Power consumption is approximately 0.6 W at 5 VDC or 0.72 W at 12 VDC.
What are the camera’s dimensions and weight?
The WAT-1100MBD measures 23 × 23 × 34 mm and weighs approximately 13 grams.