Area camera · CH Series
Hikrobot MV-CH040-A0CM
- Warranty
- 36 months
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
| Product type | 4.2 MP Camera Link Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor format | 1″ |
| Resolution | 2048 × 2048 |
| Pixel size | 5.5 μm × 5.5 μm |
| Maximum frame rate | 180 fps @2040 × 2048 Mono 8 |
| Mono color | Mono |
| Dynamic range | 59.7 dB |
| Exposure time | 28 μs to 10 sec |
| Gain | 0 dB to 12 dB |
| Data interface | Camera Link with SDR Connector |
| 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). Camera Link interface provides I/O (CC1/CC2/CC3/CC4) |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Power supply | 9 VDC to 24 VDC, supports PoCL |
| Power consumption | Typ. 3.6 W @ 12 VDC |
| Ingress protection | IP40 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) |
| Humidity | 20% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 44 mm × 29 mm × 59 mm (1.7″ × 1.1″ × 2.3″) |
| Weight | Approx. 100 g (0.2 lb.) |
| Certification | KC, UL |
| Compatibility | Camera Link V2.0, GenICam |
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
- Mounting
- Camera mounts
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.