Area camera · CU Series
Hikrobot MV-CU120-10UC
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- 36 months
Colour inspection at higher USB throughput
A 29.2 fps colour stream at 4024 × 3036 distinguishes MV-CU120-10UC from the slower GigE members of the same resolution class. Its 1/1.7-inch Sony IMX226 CMOS sensor uses 1.85 µm pixels and a rolling shutter, delivering Bayer RG 8 through USB 3.0. The camera combines twelve-megapixel-class colour detail with a short 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm housing for host-adjacent stations.
It fits indexed print inspection, colour-coded component verification, high-detail label capture, and surface review where the object can be held during exposure. USB 3.0 supplies both transfer and the typical 2.0 W load at 5 V DC, while 9 V DC to 24 V DC remains available as a separate feed. The C-mount interface supports compact lenses, and P7 I/O connects a trigger, illumination output, and auxiliary control line.
MV-CU120-10UM keeps 4024 × 3036 and 29.2 fps but outputs Mono 8 when colour is not part of the decision. MV-CU120-10GC provides colour through Gigabit Ethernet at 9.7 fps for a network-oriented topology. MV-CU200-20UC increases resolution to 5120 × 3840, while its maximum USB 3.0 frame rate is 18 fps.
Specifications
| Product type | 12.2 MP USB 3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Sensor type | CMOS, rolling shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX226 |
| Sensor format | 1/1.7″ |
| Resolution | 4024 × 3036 |
| Pixel size | 1.85 μm × 1.85 μm |
| Maximum frame rate | 29.2 fps @4024 × 3036 Bayer RG 8 |
| Mono color | Color |
| Dynamic range | 69.4 dB |
| Exposure time | 20 μs to 0.5 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. 2.0 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
Detailed indexed colour verification. High-resolution label capture. USB-connected surface inspection.
Minimum kit: The minimum setup is MV-CU120-10UC, a C-mount lens covering 1/1.7 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-CU120-10UM — Prefer it for Mono 8 output at the same 4024 × 3036 and 29.2 fps.; MV-CU120-10GC — Prefer it when the link must be Gigabit Ethernet and 9.7 fps is sufficient.; MV-CU200-20UC — Prefer it for 5120 × 3840 colour sampling at 18 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
What full-resolution data is transferred at 29.2 fps by MV-CU120-10UC?
The rated operating point is 4024 × 3036 Bayer RG 8 at 29.2 fps. It is colour data from the Sony IMX226 sensor. Host interface capacity and image processing should therefore be planned for full-resolution USB 3.0 acquisition and Bayer conversion.
Can this twelve-megapixel camera run on USB power?
USB 3.0 power is supported, with typical camera consumption of 2.0 W at 5 V DC in that arrangement. A 9 V DC to 24 V DC input is also available, allowing the camera supply to be separated from the data host when the installation requires it.
Which C-mount optics match the 1.85 µm colour sampling?
Use a C-mount lens that covers the 1/1.7-inch sensor and preserves detail across the 4024 × 3036 raster. The 1.85 µm pixels place emphasis on lens resolution and focus. Focal length remains a function of the field of view and working distance.
How can trigger and strobe timing be connected on MV-CU120-10UC?
The 6-pin P7 connector provides one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output, and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O. That set can accept a part trigger, command external lighting, and exchange an auxiliary signal with the machine controller.
What operating conditions suit the IP40 USB camera enclosure?
The IP40 rating applies with correct lens installation and wiring. Operation is specified from 0 °C to 50 °C and 20% to 80% RH without condensation. The camera belongs in a controlled area rather than a location exposed directly to liquids.