Area camera · CA series
Hikrobot MV-CA050-12UC
The manufacturer is transitioning this series to newer line-ups. The model is on the current price list — an engineer will confirm availability, lead time and the current successor in the first reply.
- Lead time
- from 5 days
- Warranty
- 36 months
Color tasks and camera choices
Color inspection at 2448 × 2048 is the distinguishing use of MV-CA050-12UC. The Sony IMX264 CMOS sensor combines a 2/3-inch format, 3.45 µm pixels and global shutter with a USB 3.0 interface. Its listed rate is 47 fps in mono output and 60 fps in color output, giving the C-mount camera a useful balance of detail and motion capture in a 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm body.
The camera suits label verification, colored-component checks and assembly inspection in which both geometry and chromatic differences contribute to the decision. Global exposure keeps moving features aligned within a frame, while two isolated I/O signals and one bidirectional non-isolated line support trigger and strobe coordination through the P7 connector. The USB link is compatible with USB 2.0, and the unit accepts 9 V DC to 24 V DC.
MV-CA050-12UM shares the IMX264, 2/3-inch format and 2448 × 2048 frame but produces monochrome data at 47 fps and includes a 72 dB dynamic-range figure. MV-CB050-60UC-C-F also records 2448 × 2048 color with a global shutter, using a Stacked BSI sensor at 80 fps and USB 3.0 power. Choose MV-CA050-12UC for the IMX264 color path and CA housing; move to the CB model when 80 fps and its C-mount board-level form are required.
Specifications
| Shutter | global |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX264 |
| Nominal optical sensor format | 2/3″ |
| Sensor resolution | 2448×2048 px |
| Maximum frame rate | 60 fps @ resolution 2448×2048 px |
| Color mode | color |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Data interface | USB 3.0 |
| Sensor technology | CMOS |
| Pixel size | 3.45×3.45 µm |
| Dynamic range | 72 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 40.2 dB |
| Exposure time | 1…14 µs @ ultra-short exposure mode; 15…10000000 µs @ standard exposure mode |
| Auto exposure | Off, Once, Continuous |
| Gain | 0…20 dB |
| Pixel format | Mono8, Mono10, Mono12, BayerRG8, BayerRG10, BayerRG10p, BayerRG12, BayerRG12p, YUV422Packed, YUV422_YUYV_Packed, RGB8, BGR8 |
| Binning | 1x1, 2x2, 4x4 |
| Decimation | 1x1, 2x2 |
| USB 2.0 compatibility | yes |
| Protocol compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
| Third party software protocol | USB3 Vision |
| Client software | MVS |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Linux (32/64-bit) |
| Digital I/O lines | 1 input, opto-isolated, line 0; 1 output, opto-isolated, line 1; 1 bidirectional line, non-isolated, line 2 |
| Digital I/O connector | P7 6-pin |
| Power supply | 9…24 V |
| Power delivery | external power supply, USB |
| Power consumption | 3.3 W (typical) @ DC, USB 3.0, supply voltage 5 V |
| Ingress protection | IP30 |
| Working temperature | 0…50 °C |
| Storage temperature | -30…70 °C |
| Humidity | 20…80 % @ non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 29×29×30 mm |
| Weight | 80 g (approx.) |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| Port inventory | USB 3.0 (data) |
| Reverse image | horizontal, vertical |
Documents
Engineering data for this model
Calculated by the MVisionPro engineering tools from the passport data of this model for typical tasks. The figures are estimates for preliminary selection.
Engineering conclusion: 20 mm at 300 mm WD gives a 118.24 mm field, so a 100 mm object fits geometrically. The confirmed mode 2448 × 2048 px · 60 fps · BayerRG8 gives a raw stream of 2.406 Gbit/s over USB3, which fits one link.
Note: Spatial sampling is an engineering estimate; confirm measurement performance by calibration and verify the selected lens installation.
Field of view with a standard lens
| Task | Standard lens | Field of view at the task distance | Distance for the exact field |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mm object at 300 mm | 20 mm | 118.24 mm | 256.81 mm |
| 200 mm object at 500 mm | 20 mm | 202.69 mm | 493.62 mm |
Resolution on the object
| Requested field of view | Sampling density | Object pixel | Minimum defect (5 px) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mm | 24.48 px/mm | 40.85 µm/px | 0.2042 mm |
| 200 mm | 12.24 px/mm | 81.7 µm/px | 0.4085 mm |
Depth of field and motion
| Requested field of view | Depth of field | Exposure limit (1 px blur) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mm | 8.39 mm at f/4 | 81.7 µs at 500 mm/s |
| 200 mm | 32.26 mm at f/4 | 81.7 µs at 1000 mm/s |
Data stream by interface
| Confirmed mode | Passport condition | Interface | Raw stream per camera |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2448 × 2048 px · 60 fps · BayerRG8 | 47 mono / 60 color fps | USB3 | 2.406 Gbit/s |
Compatible lenses and cables
| Type | Model | What was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Lens | MVL-KF1228M-12MP | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-KF1628M-12MP | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-KF1628M-12MPE | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-MF1228M-10MPE | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-MF1228M-8MP | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-5m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-7m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-10m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-15m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
How these figures were calculated
- Assumption: Thin-lens approximation; working distance is measured from the principal plane.
- Assumption: The primary optical calculation uses the sensor width and field-of-view width.
- Assumption: The standard focal length is selected downward and its actual field of view is checked.
- Assumption: Object-space resolution is calculated independently for each requested axis.
- Assumption: Motion speed is constant along the selected motion axis.
- Assumption: Depth of field uses a two-pixel circle of confusion.
- Assumption: Stream bandwidth uses the confirmed wire bits per pixel before protocol overhead.
- Assumption: A selected camera is checked only against its passport interface profile.
- Warning: The passport frame rate is tied to the stated mode conditions.
Engineering tools
Configure a kit · Check interface · Calculate optics for this camera
Guide: Choosing a lens when the working distance is fixed · Exposure, motion blur and strobe
Selection and applications
Color verification of moving components. Label and assembly inspection at 2448 × 2048. Triggered color capture at 60 fps.
Minimum kit: MV-CA050-12UC, a 2/3-inch C-mount lens, a USB 3.0 cable, and a 9 V DC to 24 V DC supply make up the minimum imaging setup.
Nearby in the range: MV-CA050-12UM — Prefer it for monochrome IMX264 imaging at 47 fps; MV-CB050-60UC-C-F — Prefer it for 2448 × 2048 color acquisition at 80 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
What lens and image-circle geometry is needed by MV-CA050-12UC?
The lens connection is C-mount and the Sony IMX264 sensor is 2/3 inch. Select a C-mount lens covering that image format and capable of resolving 2448 × 2048 pixels with a 3.45 µm pixel pitch.
Which power input is specified for this color camera?
MV-CA050-12UC accepts a supply range of 9 V DC to 24 V DC. The power-consumption entry gives 3.3 W for color and 2.9 W for mono. The 6-pin P7 connection provides one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O.
Why are both 47 fps and 60 fps stated for MV-CA050-12UC?
The documented maximum frame-rate entry distinguishes output variants: 47 fps for mono and 60 fps for color. MV-CA050-12UC is the color model, so the 60 fps color figure is the relevant maximum for its primary output.
What I/O is available for a triggered color inspection?
The P7 connector provides one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O. These lines allow a machine sensor, camera exposure and illumination event to be coordinated.
When should the mono MV-CA050-12UM be selected instead?
Select MV-CA050-12UM when the result is based on monochrome intensity or geometry rather than color. It uses the same Sony IMX264, 2/3-inch format and 2448 × 2048 resolution, with a listed 47 fps.