Area camera · CA Series
Hikrobot MV-CA004-10UC
- Warranty
- 36 months
Discontinued
The manufacturer has discontinued this model.
Last buy date at the manufacturer: 2025-12-30.
Manufacturer-listed replacement:
Fast color imaging over USB 3.0
At 526.5 fps, MV-CA004-10UC combines rapid color sampling with a 720 × 540 frame. The 1/2.9-inch Sony IMX287 is a global-shutter CMOS sensor with 6.9 × 6.9 µm pixels and 74 dB dynamic range. USB 3.0 carries data from the 29 × 29 × 30 mm C-mount body, while UltraShort exposure mode covers 1–14 µs.
Fast color-state checks, moving-part classification and short sequence analysis fit the rate and global exposure. Standard exposure extends from 15 µs to 10 sec, and gain spans 0–20 dB for illumination adjustment. A 6-pin Hirose connector provides isolated input and output plus a bidirectional line for synchronization. USB 3.0 can power the camera at a typical 3 W at 5 V DC, or 9–24 V DC can be supplied separately.
Use MV-CA004-10UC when color, USB 3.0 and 526.5 fps are required together. MV-CA004-10UM matches its sensor, frame, rate and interface but supplies mono output. MV-CA004-10GC V3.0 keeps color 720 × 540 and changes to Gigabit Ethernet with PoE at 312.9 fps. MV-CA003-21UC reaches 814.5 fps over USB 3.0 but reduces the color image to 640 × 480 with 4.8 µm pixels.
Specifications
| Product type | 0.4 MP USB 3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX287 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.9″ |
| Resolution | 720 × 540 |
| Pixel size | 6.9 µm × 6.9 µm |
| Maximum frame rate | 526.5 fps @ 720 × 540 |
| Mono color | Color |
| Dynamic range | 74 dB |
| Exposure time | UltraShort exposure mode: 1 μs to 14 μs Standard exposure mode: 15 μs to 10 sec |
| Gain | 0 dB to 20 dB |
| Data interface | USB3.0, compatible with USB2.0 |
| Digital I/O | 6-pin Hirose connector provides power and I/O, including opto-isolated input × 1 (Line 0), opto-isolated output × 1(Line 1), and bi-directional non-isolated I/O × 1 (Line 2) |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Power supply | 9 VDC to 24 VDC, supports USB3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption | Typ. 3 W @ 5 VDC (USB3.0 provides power supply) |
| Ingress protection | IP30 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) |
| Storage temperature | –30 °C to 70 °C (–22 °F to 158 °F) |
| Humidity | 20% RH to 80% RH (no condensation) |
| Dimensions | 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm (1.1″ × 1.1″ × 1.2″) |
| Weight | Approx. 80 g (0.2 lb.) |
| Certification | CE-EMC, KC, UL, FCC-SDoC |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
Selection and applications
Rapid color-state inspection. Moving item classification. Triggered short-event recording.
Minimum kit: Install a C-mount lens and USB 3.0 cable, then use USB 3.0 port power or provide a separate 9–24 V DC supply.
Nearby in the range: MV-CA004-10UM — Prefer mono output with the same 720 × 540 frame and 526.5 fps rate.; MV-CA004-10GC V3.0 — Prefer Gigabit Ethernet, PoE and color capture at 312.9 fps.; MV-CA003-21UC — Prefer 814.5 fps USB 3.0 color capture when 640 × 480 is sufficient..
Cables and accessories for this model
Compatibility per manufacturer data.
- Data cables
- USB 3.0
- I/O & power cables
- Hirose 6-pin IO
- Power
- Power
- Mounting
- Camera mounts
FAQ
Which exposure modes are available for very short events?
UltraShort exposure mode spans 1–14 µs, while Standard exposure mode covers 15 µs to 10 sec. Together with the Sony IMX287 global shutter and 526.5 fps maximum at 720 × 540, the short mode supports brief, rapidly changing events under adequate illumination.
Can one USB connection handle both imaging and power?
The camera supports USB 3.0 power as well as a separate 9–24 V DC supply. Typical consumption is 3 W at 5 V DC when USB 3.0 provides power, so a suitable host connection can carry the image stream and power without the external supply path.
How does MV-CA004-10UC compare with the mono USB model?
MV-CA004-10UC provides color output; MV-CA004-10UM provides mono. Both use the Sony IMX287, 720 × 540 resolution, 6.9 × 6.9 µm pixels, USB 3.0 and a listed maximum of 526.5 fps, so the required image type separates them.
What electrical I/O is present for synchronized capture?
A 6-pin Hirose connector includes one opto-isolated input on Line 0, one opto-isolated output on Line 1 and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O on Line 2. These lines allow the camera to receive a timing event and return a machine-readable signal.
What lens and housing constraints affect installation?
The sensor is 1/2.9 inch and the lens connection is C-mount. The camera measures 29 × 29 × 30 mm, weighs approximately 80 g and is rated IP30 with proper lens installation and wiring; its operating range is 0 to 50 °C.