Area camera · CS Series
Hikrobot MV-CS060-10UM V5.0
- Warranty
- 36 months

Tasks and place among the USB variants
High-rate monochrome imaging in a small USB camera is the role of the MV-CS060-10UM V5.0. The 6.3 MP Sony® IMX178 rolling-shutter CMOS sensor produces 3072 × 2048 Mono 8 frames at up to 60.9 fps. Its 1/1.8-inch format uses 2.4 µm pixels, while exposure spans 8 µs to 1 sec and gain spans 0 dB to 24 dB. USB 3.0 is the primary data connection, with USB 2.0 operation also listed.
The mono stream fits edge location, dimensional comparison and surface-contrast checks without a color-processing stage. At 60.9 fps, it can follow repeated station states or part sequences when the rolling-shutter exposure is coordinated with motion. USB 3.0 can provide the stated 5 VDC supply, or the 6-pin P7 connector can accept 9 VDC to 24 VDC and expose isolated input and output signals. The C-mount body is 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm.
MV-CS060-10UM-PRO shares the imaging, electrical and mechanical figures but adds UL to the certification set listed for this V5.0 variant. MV-CS060-10UC V5.0 keeps 60.9 fps and 3072 × 2048 through USB 3.0 but supplies Bayer RG 8 color data. Choose MV-CS060-10GM-PRO when Gigabit Ethernet and PoE take priority; it remains mono at this resolution, with a lower full-frame maximum of 19.1 fps.
Specifications
| Product type | 6.3 MP USB 3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, rolling shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX178 |
| Sensor format | 1/1.8″ |
| Resolution | 3072 × 2048 |
| Pixel size | 2.4 μm × 2.4 μm |
| Maximum frame rate | 60.9 fps @ 3072 × 2048 Mono 8 |
| Mono color | Mono |
| Dynamic range | 66.2 dB |
| Exposure time | 8 μs to 1 sec |
| Gain | 0 dB to 24 dB |
| Data interface | USB 3.0, compatible with USB 2.0 |
| 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 USB 3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption | Typ. 1.5 W @ 5 VDC (USB 3.0 provides power supply) |
| Ingress protection | IP40 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Operating temperature | –30 °C to 60 °C (–22 °F to 140 °F) |
| Storage temperature | –30 °C to 80 °C (–22 °F to 176 °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 (0.2 lb.) |
| Certification | CE-EMC, KC |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
Selection and applications
Mono 8 dimensional comparison at 60.9 fps. USB-powered edge location in compact stations. High-rate surface-contrast image sequences.
Minimum kit: MV-CS060-10UM V5.0 camera, a C-mount lens, a USB 3.0 cable, and either USB 3.0 power or a 9 VDC to 24 VDC supply through the 6-pin P7 connector form the minimum operating set.
Nearby in the range: MV-CS060-10UM-PRO — Prefer it when the matching mono USB configuration also needs UL certification.; MV-CS060-10UC V5.0 — Prefer it when Bayer RG 8 color is needed at 3072 × 2048 and 60.9 fps.; MV-CS060-10GM-PRO — Prefer it when mono capture must use Gigabit Ethernet and PoE..
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 mono operating point is available over USB 3.0?
The listed maximum is 60.9 fps at 3072 × 2048 in Mono 8. The sensor is a 6.3 MP Sony® IMX178 with 2.4 µm × 2.4 µm pixels and a 1/1.8-inch format. USB 3.0 is the main data interface, and USB 2.0 is also listed as compatible.
How can the V5.0 mono unit be powered in a compact station?
USB 3.0 can supply power, with typical consumption of 1.5 W at 5 VDC. The alternative is an external 9 VDC to 24 VDC source through the 6-pin P7 connector. That connector also provides the opto-isolated input and output plus the bidirectional non-isolated line.
Which inspections benefit from choosing mono rather than color?
The output is Mono 8 at up to 60.9 fps and 3072 × 2048. It is suited to measurements based on intensity, such as edge position, dimensional comparison and surface contrast, when hue is not an input to the decision. The 66.2 dB dynamic range supports scenes with differing signal levels.
What lens format and sensor coverage does this camera need?
Use a C-mount lens with coverage for the 1/1.8-inch Sony® IMX178 sensor. Optical resolution should be considered against the 2.4 µm pixel pitch and 3072 × 2048 sampling. Proper lens installation and wiring are conditions attached to the camera's IP40 rating.
When would the PRO mono variant be selected instead?
MV-CS060-10UM-PRO has the same listed Sony® IMX178, 3072 × 2048 Mono 8 stream at 60.9 fps, USB 3.0 interface, 1.5 W typical consumption and 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm body. It additionally lists UL certification alongside CE-EMC and KC.