Area camera · CA Series
Hikrobot MV-CA050-12UM
- Warranty
- 36 months
Discontinued
The manufacturer has discontinued this model.
Last buy date at the manufacturer: 2025-12-30.
Manufacturer-listed replacement:
Applications and position in the range
A 2448 × 2048 monochrome image at 47 fps defines the role of MV-CA050-12UM: detailed inspection at a workstation with enough speed for a paced process. Its Sony IMX264 CMOS sensor has a 2/3-inch format, 3.45 µm pixels and a global shutter. USB 3.0 carries the image stream, while the C-mount and compact 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm body suit a tightly arranged optical station.
Global exposure preserves the geometry of parts that move during capture, so the camera fits dimensional checks, edge location and surface inspection on indexed or continuously moving equipment. The exposure range extends from the 1 µs UltraShort mode to 10 sec in standard mode, giving the integrator room for brief strobed captures and long static acquisitions. USB 3.0 can also power the unit; the P7 connection provides isolated input and output for trigger and light timing.
Within this group, MV-CA050-12UC keeps the 2448 × 2048 IMX264 format but records color and reaches 60 fps in its color output, so it is the alternative when hue carries the inspection result. MV-CA050-20UM raises the frame rate to 71.8 fps and uses a larger 1-inch PYTHON5000 sensor at 2592 × 2048. Choose MV-CA050-12UM when monochrome 2/3-inch imaging, 47 fps and the 72 dB dynamic range match the established optical geometry.
Specifications
| Product type | 5 MP USB 3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX264 |
| Sensor format | 2/3″ |
| Resolution | 2448 × 2048 |
| Pixel size | 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm |
| Maximum frame rate | 47 fps @ 2448 × 2048 |
| Mono color | Mono |
| Dynamic range | 72 dB |
| Exposure time | UltraShort exposure mode: 1 μs to 14 μs Standard exposure mode: 15 μs to 10 sec |
| Gain | 0 dB to 24 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. 2.9 W @ 5 VDC (USB3.0 provides power supply) |
| Ingress protection | IP30 (under correct 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 (0.18 lb.) |
| Certification | CE-EMC, KC, UL |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
Selection and applications
Monochrome dimensional checks on moving parts. Strobed surface inspection at 2448 × 2048. Trigger-synchronised edge and position analysis.
Minimum kit: MV-CA050-12UM, a C-mount lens, a USB 3.0 cable, and either USB 3.0 power or a 9 V DC to 24 V DC supply form the minimum imaging kit.
Nearby in the range: MV-CA050-12UC — Prefer it when the 2448 × 2048 inspection must distinguish color.; MV-CA050-20UM — Prefer it for 71.8 fps monochrome capture on a 1-inch sensor..
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 lens mount and sensor coverage suit MV-CA050-12UM?
The camera has a C-mount and a 2/3-inch Sony IMX264 sensor. Select a C-mount lens whose image circle covers that format and whose resolving performance is appropriate for 2448 × 2048 pixels with a 3.45 µm pixel pitch.
Can MV-CA050-12UM operate without a separate power supply?
Yes. The camera supports power from USB 3.0 and typically consumes 2.9 W at 5 V DC in that arrangement. It can alternatively accept 9 V DC to 24 V DC through its power connection when the installation calls for external power.
What image rate is available over the USB connection?
MV-CA050-12UM delivers up to 47 fps at its full 2448 × 2048 resolution over USB 3.0. The interface is also compatible with USB 2.0, but the documented full-resolution rate is tied to the camera specification rather than a promised USB 2.0 result.
How does the global shutter support moving-part inspection?
The Sony IMX264 exposes the full frame with a global shutter, avoiding the line-by-line geometry change associated with a rolling readout. UltraShort exposure runs from 1 µs to 14 µs, and standard exposure covers 15 µs to 10 sec.
What environment and enclosure protection are specified?
The working range is 0 °C to 50 °C with 20% RH to 80% RH and no condensation. Protection is IP30 when the lens is installed and wiring is completed correctly, so the machine design still has to address the surrounding environment.