Area camera · CT series
Hikrobot MV-CT0MU0020/G
- Warranty
- 36 months
BASE version: what you get
What this version gives you:
- Type-C interface
- IP40 (under proper lens installation and wiring)
- Control interface not supported
Same version, other sensor variant:
Where this USB model fits
A 1624 × 1240 px monochrome frame at 180.1 fps places MV-CT0MU0020/G between the fastest low-resolution CT camera and the larger 3.2 MP step. Its Stacked BSI CMOS sensor has a global shutter, 3.45 × 3.45 µm pixels and a 1/2.53 in optical format. USB 3.0 data leaves through a Type-C connection and USB power is supported.
This balance suits moving-component inspection where the target needs more sampling than 1440 × 1080 px while cycle time still calls for well over 100 fps. The global shutter supports dimensional checks and orientation decisions on motion. Exposure can be driven continuously, once, by Trigger Width or under Trigger Controlled operation, with opto-isolated input and output available on the M8 I/O connector.
MV-CT0MU0016/G reaches 249 fps but records 1440 × 1080 px; MV-CT0MU0032/G moves to 2048 × 1536 px and 104.8 fps. MV-CT0MU0020/G is the intermediate USB mono choice when neither the highest frame rate nor the 3.2 MP image is the controlling requirement. For the same 1624 × 1240 px over Gigabit Ethernet with PoE and IP67, MV-CT1MG0020/G runs at 177.3 fps with lossless compression enabled.
Specifications
| Order code | MV-CT0MU0020/G/NN/NN |
| Product type | 2 MP USB 3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | Stacked BSI |
| Sensor format | 1/2.53″ |
| Resolution | 1624 × 1240 px |
| Pixel size | 3.45 × 3.45 μm |
| Maximum frame rate | 180.1 fps @ 1624 × 1240 Mono 8 |
| Mono color | Mono |
| Pixel format | Mono 8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed |
| Binning | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 4 × 4 |
| Decimation | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 4 × 4 |
| Reverse image | Supports horizontal and vertical reverse image output |
| Dynamic range | 68.5 dB |
| Exposure time | 23 μs to 10 sec |
| Exposure mode | Off/Once/Continuous exposure mode, supports Trigger Width and Trigger Controlled |
| Gain | 0 dB to 24 dB |
| SNR | 44 dB |
| Data interface | USB 3.0, compatible with USB 2.0 |
| Digital I/O | 8-pin M8 A-Code aviation connector provides power and I/O, including opto -isolated input × 1 (Line 0), opto-isolated output × 1 (Line 1), bi-directional non-isolated I/O × 1 (Line 2). |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Operating system | 32/64-bit Windows 7/10, 64-bit Windows 11, 32/64-bit Linux |
| Power supply | 9 VDC to 24 VDC, supports USB power supply |
| Power consumption typ | 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. 72 g (0.2 lb.) |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
| Data interface connector | Type-C interface |
| Control interface | Not supported |
| Client software | MVS or third-party software meeting with USB3 Vision Protocol |
Selection and applications
Fast monochrome orientation checks. Triggered component inspection. Compact USB vision stations.
| Lenses | MVL-KF1628M-12MP, MVL-KF5024M-25MP |
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Minimum kit: Start with the camera, a C-mount lens, a USB 3.0 Type-C cable, and USB power or an external 9–24 V DC source.
Nearby in the range: MV-CT0MU0016/G — Prefer it when 249 fps matters more than the increase to 1624 × 1240 px.; MV-CT0MU0032/G — Prefer it for 2048 × 1536 px imaging when 104.8 fps is sufficient..
Compatible lens options
- MVL-KF1628M-12MP — C-mount mount; Ø17.6 mm image circle fully covers the 1/2.53 sensor; 12 MP optical class — headroom for this camera
- MVL-KF5024M-25MP — C-mount mount; Ø19.3 mm image circle fully covers the 1/2.53 sensor; 25 MP optical class — headroom for this camera
Cables and accessories for this model
Compatibility per manufacturer data.
- Data cables
- CT: USB Type-CUSB 3.0
- I/O & power cables
- CT: power and I/O
- Power
- Power
- Mounting
- Camera mounts
FAQ
Which lenses cover the MV-CT0MU0020/G sensor format?
The listed options are MVL-KF1628M-12MP and MVL-KF5024M-25MP. Each is a C-mount lens whose image size covers the camera's 1/2.53 in sensor. Their 12 MP and 25 MP classes also exceed the 1624 × 1240 px image, leaving lens resolution headroom.
Can MV-CT0MU0020/G run from its USB connection alone?
Yes. USB power is supported, and typical consumption is 1.5 W at 5 V DC when USB 3.0 supplies the camera. Data uses the Type-C USB 3.0 port, with USB 2.0 compatibility also listed. A separate 9 V DC to 24 V DC input is available through the 8-pin M8 power and I/O connector.
How does the shutter of MV-CT0MU0020/G handle motion?
Its CMOS sensor has a global shutter, exposing the image without the line-by-line geometry of a rolling shutter. At 1624 × 1240 px, Mono 8 output is listed at 180.1 fps. Exposure spans 23 µs to 10 sec, allowing short exposures for motion or long integration for static scenes.
What acquisition controls are available on MV-CT0MU0020/G?
Exposure operation includes Off, Once and Continuous modes plus Trigger Width and Trigger Controlled functions. The M8 connection provides one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O line, so acquisition can be coordinated with external machine signals.
How should MV-CT0MU0020/G be protected in a machine?
With correct lens installation and wiring, the camera is rated IP40 rather than IP67. Its operating range is –30 °C to 60 °C and its permitted humidity is 20% RH to 95% RH without condensation. The body measures 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm and weighs approximately 72 g.