Area camera · CT series
Hikrobot MV-CT0MU0200/R
- 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:
Detail level and operating context
Maximum spatial detail in the USB monochrome branch comes from MV-CT0MU0200/R. Its Sony IMX183 CMOS sensor records 5472 × 3648 px at 19.3 fps in Mono 8, using 2.4 × 2.4 µm pixels across a 1 in format. The rolling shutter, USB 3.0 Type-C interface and C-mount place it in compact, host-adjacent systems built around detailed rather than high-rate capture.
The 20 MP image fits stationary surface assessment, small-feature measurement and large fields containing many inspection zones. Exposure ranges from 14 µs to 0.86 sec, and Trigger Width plus Trigger Controlled operation can coordinate capture with stopped parts or strobe-synchronized illumination. Mono output up to 12Packed preserves selectable depth, while 2 × 2 and 4 × 4 binning or decimation provide reduced-data operating points.
MV-CT0MU0120/G offers a global shutter and 31 fps at 4096 × 3000 px, so it suits motion-sensitive work that does not need 5472 × 3648 px. MV-CT1CG0200/R provides the 20 MP class in color over Gigabit Ethernet with PoE and IP67, reaching 22.3 fps with lossless compression enabled. Select MV-CT0MU0200/R for monochrome 20 MP acquisition over USB; choose the GigE model for color and protected network installation.
Specifications
| Order code | MV-CT0MU0200/R/NN/NN |
| Product type | 20 MP USB 3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, rolling shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony IMX183 |
| Sensor format | 1″ |
| Resolution | 5472 × 3648 px |
| Pixel size | 2.4 × 2.4 μm |
| Maximum frame rate | 19.3 fps @ 5472 × 3648 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 | 66.1 dB |
| Exposure time | 14 μs to 0.86 sec |
| Exposure mode | Off/Once/Continuous exposure mode, supports Trigger Width and Trigger Controlled |
| Gain | 0 dB to 24 dB |
| SNR | 41.3 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 3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption typ | Typ. 1.6 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
Stationary fine-feature measurement. Large-field monochrome inspection. Detailed triggered surface capture.
| Lenses | MVL-KF3524M-25MP, MVL-KF5024M-25MP |
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Minimum kit: Connect the camera to a C-mount lens and USB 3.0 Type-C cable, using USB power or an external 9–24 V DC supply.
Nearby in the range: MV-CT0MU0120/G — Prefer it for a global shutter and 31 fps at 4096 × 3000 px.; MV-CT1CG0200/R — Prefer it for color, Gigabit Ethernet, PoE and IP67 at 5472 × 3648 px..
Compatible lens options
- MVL-KF3524M-25MP — C-mount mount; Ø19.3 mm image circle fully covers the 1 sensor; 25 MP optical class — headroom for this camera
- MVL-KF5024M-25MP — C-mount mount; Ø19.3 mm image circle fully covers the 1 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 C-mount lenses are listed for MV-CT0MU0200/R?
MVL-KF3524M-25MP and MVL-KF5024M-25MP are the suggested lenses. Both cover the camera's 1 in Sony IMX183 format and both have a 25 MP resolution class, which is above the 5472 × 3648 px image. Either therefore meets the documented sensor-coverage and nominal-resolution criteria.
What is needed to connect and power MV-CT0MU0200/R?
The camera transfers images over USB 3.0 through a Type-C interface and remains compatible with USB 2.0. USB 3.0 can supply its typical 1.6 W at 5 V DC. A separate 9 V DC to 24 V DC source and discrete I/O can be connected through the 8-pin M8 A-Code port.
How should rolling shutter affect MV-CT0MU0200/R use?
The Sony IMX183 is a rolling-shutter sensor, so fast transverse motion can change geometry between sensor rows. The 5472 × 3648 px output is therefore suited to stationary scenes, stopped indexing or strobe-synchronized capture. Full-resolution Mono 8 runs at 19.3 fps, and external triggering can coordinate capture with a stopped part.
Which exposure and monochrome modes does MV-CT0MU0200/R offer?
Exposure runs from 14 µs to 0.86 sec with gain from 0 dB to 24 dB. Pixel formats are Mono 8, 10, 10Packed, 12 and 12Packed. Both binning and decimation support 1 × 1, 2 × 2 and 4 × 4, allowing reduced spatial data when the full 20 MP frame is unnecessary.
What housing limits should be allowed for MV-CT0MU0200/R?
The IP40 rating applies with proper lens installation and wiring. Operating temperature spans –30 °C to 60 °C, and allowed humidity is 20% RH to 95% RH without condensation. The body is 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm and approximately 72 g, intended for a suitably protected station.