Area camera · CU Series
Hikrobot MV-CU060-10UC
- Warranty
- 36 months
Tasks and place in the range
At 59.6 fps, the 3072 × 2048 Sony IMX178 delivers colour frames over USB 3.0 from a 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm body. MV-CU060-10UC combines a 1/1.8-inch rolling-shutter CMOS sensor, 2.4 µm pixels, and Bayer RG 8 output for inspection cycles that need colour plus a higher local-link frame rate. Exposure runs from 8 µs to 1 sec, with 66.4 dB dynamic range.
This combination fits rapid indexed inspection of labels, connector orientation, coloured components, and packaging where the target can be held or strobed to manage rolling-shutter effects. The USB 3.0 link can also power the camera at a typical 1.9 W from 5 V DC, reducing wiring at a nearby host. A C-mount lens and 1/1.8-inch format allow a compact optical path, while three P7 I/O lines coordinate triggering and illumination.
MV-CU060-10UM matches the sensor, 59.6 fps rate, and USB body but provides Mono 8 output for intensity-based analysis. MV-CU060-10GC retains colour at 3072 × 2048 and exchanges USB 3.0 for Gigabit Ethernet, reducing full-frame rate to 19.1 fps. MV-CU120-10UC raises resolution to 4024 × 3036 at 29.2 fps when smaller feature sampling takes precedence over frame cadence.
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 | 59.6 fps @3072 × 2048 Bayer RG 8 |
| Mono color | Color |
| Dynamic range | 66.4 dB |
| Exposure time | 8 μs to 1 sec |
| Gain | 0 dB to 24 dB |
| Data interface | USB3.0, compatible with USB2.0 |
| 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), bi-directional non-isolated I/O × 1 (Line 2). |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Power supply | 9 VDC to 24 VDC, supports USB3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption | Typ. 1.9 W @ 5 VDC (USB3.0 provides power supply) |
| Ingress protection | IP40 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -30 °C to 70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) |
| Humidity | 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing |
| Dimensions | 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm (1.1″ × 1.1″ × 1.2″) |
| Weight | Approx. 76 g (0.2 lb.) |
| Certification | CE-EMC, KC, UL |
| Compatibility | USB3 Vision, GenICam |
Selection and applications
Rapid indexed colour inspection. Label and connector orientation checks. Compact host-adjacent image acquisition.
Minimum kit: The minimum setup is MV-CU060-10UC, a C-mount lens covering 1/1.8 inch, and a USB 3.0 cable to a powered host port, with 9 V DC to 24 V DC available for separate power.
Nearby in the range: MV-CU060-10UM — Prefer it for Mono 8 output at the same 3072 × 2048 and 59.6 fps.; MV-CU060-10GC — Prefer it when Gigabit Ethernet is required and 19.1 fps is sufficient.; MV-CU120-10UC — Prefer it for 4024 × 3036 colour capture at 29.2 fps..
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
Can the USB 3.0 connection power MV-CU060-10UC directly?
Yes. USB 3.0 power is supported, and typical consumption is 1.9 W at 5 V DC when the USB link supplies power. The camera also accepts 9 V DC to 24 V DC, giving the machine builder a separate-power option where host-port power is unsuitable.
What image output is available at the maximum frame rate?
The stated maximum is 59.6 fps at 3072 × 2048 in Bayer RG 8. This is a colour stream from the Sony IMX178 sensor. Actual host load should be planned around full-resolution USB 3.0 transfer and the processing required to convert the Bayer data.
How should motion be handled with the MV-CU060-10UC shutter?
The camera uses a rolling shutter, although exposure can be set as short as 8 µs. A short exposure limits blur, while indexed motion or controlled strobing limits row-timing distortion. For unconstrained fast motion, a global-shutter neighbour provides a different acquisition geometry.
Which lens interface suits this compact colour camera?
MV-CU060-10UC takes C-mount lenses and uses a 1/1.8-inch sensor with 2.4 µm pixels. The lens should cover the sensor format and resolve the 3072 × 2048 image. Its focal length is then chosen from the required object width and available working distance.
What sealing and temperature limits govern USB installation?
The body is IP40 with correct lens installation and wiring, and its working range is 0 °C to 50 °C. Humidity is specified from 20% to 80% RH without condensation. Those limits call for controlled mounting where liquid ingress is not expected.