Area camera · CA Series
Hikrobot MV-CA013-A0UC
- Warranty
- 36 months
Discontinued
The manufacturer has discontinued this model.
Last buy date at the manufacturer: 2025-12-30.
Manufacturer-listed replacement:
Fast color capture and nearby variants
Full-resolution color capture at 201 fps distinguishes MV-CA013-A0UC. The 1/2-inch CMOS sensor combines 1280 × 1024 sampling, 4.8 µm × 4.8 µm pixels and a global shutter with a USB 3.0 link. Exposure spans 9 µs to 10 sec. A C-mount fits the 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm housing, and the camera weighs approximately 80 g.
Color-based sorting and appearance checks on moving objects can use the global shutter to avoid line-by-line geometric displacement. The 201 fps rate provides dense temporal sampling, while the 9 µs lower exposure setting can limit motion during each image when illumination is sufficient. USB 3.0 can supply power at the listed typical load of 2.7 W at 5 V DC; a separate 9–24 V DC input is also supported.
MV-CA013-A0UM matches the 201 fps USB format but records monochrome output, making it the direct choice when color is not part of the decision. MV-CA013-21UM is also monochrome and increases the rate to 210 fps, although its minimum listed exposure begins at 40 µs. MV-CA013-A0GC retains 1280 × 1024 color capture but uses Gigabit Ethernet with PoE and runs at 92.8 fps. Select by color need, link architecture and required rate.
Specifications
| Product type | 1.3 MP USB 3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor format | 1/2″ |
| Resolution | 1280 × 1024 |
| Pixel size | 4.8 μm × 4.8 μm |
| Maximum frame rate | 201 fps @ 1280 × 1024 |
| Mono color | Color |
| Dynamic range | 53 dB |
| Exposure time | 9 μs to 10 sec |
| Gain | 0 dB to 16 dB |
| Data interface | USB3.0, compatible with USB2.0 |
| Digital I/O | 6-pin P7 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. 2.7 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 95% RH (no condensation) |
| Dimensions | 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm (1.1″ × 1.1″ × 1.2″) |
| Weight | Approx. 80 g (0.18 lb.) |
| Certification | CE-EMC, KC, UL |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
Selection and applications
High-rate color sorting of moving objects. Triggered appearance verification. Color capture at 1280 × 1024.
Minimum kit: The minimum kit is an MV-CA013-A0UC camera, a C-mount lens, a USB 3.0 cable, and either USB 3.0 bus power or a 9–24 V DC supply.
Nearby in the range: MV-CA013-A0UM — Choose it when monochrome output is sufficient at the same 201 fps rate.; MV-CA013-21UM — Choose it for monochrome PYTHON1300 capture at up to 210 fps.; MV-CA013-A0GC — Choose it for color capture over Gigabit Ethernet with PoE at 92.8 fps..
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
How does the global shutter support color checks on moving parts?
The 1/2-inch CMOS sensor exposes its 1280 × 1024 image with a global shutter. At rates up to 201 fps, this permits color observations of moving objects without the geometric displacement associated with exposing different image rows at different times.
What is the available exposure range at high acquisition rates?
Exposure can be set from 9 µs to 10 sec. The 9 µs lower limit provides a concrete starting point for limiting motion during fast capture, while the camera's 201 fps maximum applies at the full 1280 × 1024 resolution.
Can MV-CA013-A0UC operate solely from USB 3.0 power?
Yes. USB 3.0 bus power is supported, and typical consumption is 2.7 W at 5 V DC in that configuration. The camera also accepts 9–24 V DC, allowing a separate supply to be used when the 6-pin P7 I/O connection is part of the installation.
Which electrical signals are exposed on the 6-pin P7 connector?
The P7 connector provides one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O line. This supports synchronized triggering and an output event for a strobe while USB 3.0 carries the image stream.
What changes when MV-CA013-A0GC is selected for color imaging?
MV-CA013-A0GC keeps the 1280 × 1024 color output and global shutter but uses Gigabit Ethernet and supports PoE. Its maximum rate is 92.8 fps, compared with 201 fps over USB 3.0 for MV-CA013-A0UC.