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Hikrobot MV-CH040-A0CM

2048×2048 pxCMOS180 fps @ 2040×2048 pxCamera LinkIP40
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Hikrobot MV-CH040-A0CM

Speed, applications and range position

A nominal 2048 × 2048 monochrome image, with 180 fps listed at 2040 × 2048 Mono 8, defines the MV-CH040-A0CM. Its 1-inch CMOS sensor uses a global shutter and 5.5 µm pixels, while Camera Link with an SDR connector carries the image stream. This combination targets rapid intensity-based inspection where shape and edge position matter more than color and where the nearly square image area matches the object geometry.

Moving parts can be captured without line-by-line shutter distortion, making the camera applicable to conveyor tracking, edge inspection and high-rate presence checks. Exposure spans 28 µs to 10 sec, and the P7 connection provides an opto-isolated input, an opto-isolated output and a bidirectional line for trigger and lighting coordination. A C-mount serves the 1-inch sensor.

Within this group, MV-CH050-10CC raises the image width to 2432 pixels and adds color, but runs at 140 fps over Camera Link. MV-CH050-90TM-C-NF provides 2448 × 2048 monochrome output at 163.4 fps over 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Select MV-CH040-A0CM when the 2048-square format, monochrome response and 180 fps Camera Link path are the deciding combination.

Specifications

Shutterglobal
Nominal optical sensor format1″
Sensor resolution2048×2048 px
Maximum frame rate180 fps @ Mono8, resolution 2040×2048 px
Color modemono
Lens mountC-mount
Data interfaceCamera Link
Sensor technologyCMOS
Pixel size5.5×5.5 µm
Dynamic range59.7 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio39.6 dB
Exposure time28…10000000 µs
Auto exposureOff, Once, Continuous
Gain0…12 dB
Pixel formatMono8, Mono10, Mono12
Binning1x1, 1x2, 2x1, 2x2
Decimation1x1, 1x2, 2x1, 2x2
Data interface connectorCamera Link SDR ×2
Protocol compatibilityCamera Link, GenICam
Communication protocol versionsCamera Link 2.0
Third party software protocolGenICam
Client softwareMVS
Operating systemsWindows XP (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 10 (32/64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
Digital I/O lines1 input, opto-isolated, line 0; 1 output, opto-isolated, line 1; 1 bidirectional line, non-isolated, line 2
Digital I/O connectorP7 6-pin
Power supply9…24 V
Power deliveryexternal power supply, PoCL
Power consumption3.6 W (typical) @ DC, supply voltage 12 V
Ingress protectionIP40 @ with lens and cables properly installed
Working temperature-10…50 °C
Storage temperature-30…70 °C
Humidity20…95 % @ non-condensing
Dimensions44×29×59 mm
Weight100 g (approx.)
CertificationCE, RoHS, KC
Camera Link configurationBase, Medium, Full, 80-bit
Camera link control linesCC1, CC2, CC3, CC4
Pixel clock40000000 Hz; 66000000 Hz; 80000000 Hz; 85000000 Hz
Reverse imagehorizontal, vertical
Tap count2; 4; 8; 10
Tap geometry1X2_1Y, 1X4_1Y, 1X8_1Y, 1X10_1Y

Documents

Datasheet MV-CH040-A0CM · PDF · 0.5 MB · English · revised 4 Jul 2023

Selection and applications

High-rate monochrome inspection of moving parts. Square-area edge and position measurement. Triggered presence checks on a conveyor.

Minimum kit: MV-CH040-A0CM, a 1-inch C-mount lens, an SDR Camera Link cable, and either a PoCL source or a 9 V DC to 24 V DC supply form the minimum imaging set.

Nearby in the range: MV-CH050-10CC — Choose it for 2432 × 2048 color imaging at 140 fps over Camera Link; MV-CH050-90TM-C-NF — Choose it for 2448 × 2048 monochrome imaging at 163.4 fps over 10 Gigabit Ethernet.

Cables and accessories for this model

Compatibility per manufacturer data.

Data cables
Camera Link
I/O & power cables
Hirose 6-pin IO
Power
Power

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FAQ

What optical format should a lens cover for MV-CH040-A0CM?

The camera has a C-mount and a 1-inch sensor with 5.5 µm × 5.5 µm pixels. Choose a C-mount lens whose image circle covers that sensor format and whose resolving capability suits the 2048 × 2048 monochrome image.

How is the 180 fps image stream transferred from this camera?

Image data leaves through Camera Link with an SDR connector. The maximum listed rate is 180 fps at 2040 × 2048 in Mono 8, so the receiving Camera Link path must be configured for that image format and acquisition rate.

Can MV-CH040-A0CM receive power through its data connection?

Yes. The power entry lists 9 V DC to 24 V DC and support for PoCL. The camera can therefore use a PoCL-capable Camera Link arrangement or separate DC power through the 6-pin P7 connection, depending on the acquisition hardware.

Which shutter and exposure range apply to fast moving parts?

A global shutter exposes the frame simultaneously, while the exposure setting extends from 28 µs to 10 sec. For fast motion, the short end of that range can limit blur when the illumination provides enough light for the selected gain.

What environmental limits should the camera installation observe?

Operation is specified from -10 °C to 50 °C at 20% to 95% RH without condensation. The enclosure rating is IP40 when the lens and wiring are installed correctly, so the installation must keep out conditions beyond that rating.

Typical applications