Area camera · CA series
Hikrobot MV-CA050-12UC
The manufacturer is transitioning this series to newer line-ups. The model is on the current price list — an engineer will confirm availability, lead time and the current successor in the first reply.
- Lead time
- from 5 days
- Warranty
- 36 months
Color tasks and camera choices
Color inspection at 2448 × 2048 is the distinguishing use of MV-CA050-12UC. The Sony IMX264 CMOS sensor combines a 2/3-inch format, 3.45 µm pixels and global shutter with a USB 3.0 interface. Its listed rate is 47 fps in mono output and 60 fps in color output, giving the C-mount camera a useful balance of detail and motion capture in a 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm body.
The camera suits label verification, colored-component checks and assembly inspection in which both geometry and chromatic differences contribute to the decision. Global exposure keeps moving features aligned within a frame, while two isolated I/O signals and one bidirectional non-isolated line support trigger and strobe coordination through the P7 connector. The USB link is compatible with USB 2.0, and the unit accepts 9 V DC to 24 V DC.
MV-CA050-12UM shares the IMX264, 2/3-inch format and 2448 × 2048 frame but produces monochrome data at 47 fps and includes a 72 dB dynamic-range figure. MV-CB050-60UC-C-F also records 2448 × 2048 color with a global shutter, using a Stacked BSI sensor at 80 fps and USB 3.0 power. Choose MV-CA050-12UC for the IMX264 color path and CA housing; move to the CB model when 80 fps and its C-mount board-level form are required.
Specifications
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony IMX264 |
| Sensor format | 2/3″ |
| Resolution | 2448 × 2048 px |
| Pixel size | 3.45 × 3.45 µm |
| Maximum frame rate | 47 mono / 60 color fps |
| Mono color | Color |
| Data interface | USB3.0, compatible with USB2.0 |
| Digital I/O | 6-pin P7 connector; opto-isolated input ×1; opto-isolated output ×1; bi-directional non-isolated I/O ×1 |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Power supply | 9 to 24 VDC |
| Power consumption | 2.9 mono / 3.3 color W |
| Ingress protection | IP30 |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C |
| Storage temperature | -30 to 70 °C |
| Humidity | 20 to 80 % RH |
| Dimensions | 29 × 29 × 30 mm |
| Weight | 80 g |
Engineering data for this model
Calculated by the MVisionPro engineering tools from the passport data of this model for typical tasks. The figures are estimates for preliminary selection.
Engineering conclusion: 20 mm at 300 mm WD gives a 118.24 mm field, so a 100 mm object fits geometrically. The confirmed mode 2448 × 2048 px · 60 fps · BayerRG8 gives a raw stream of 2.406 Gbit/s over USB3, which fits one link.
Note: Spatial sampling is an engineering estimate; confirm measurement performance by calibration and verify the selected lens installation.
Field of view with a standard lens
| Task | Standard lens | Field of view at the task distance | Distance for the exact field |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mm object at 300 mm | 20 mm | 118.24 mm | 256.81 mm |
| 200 mm object at 500 mm | 20 mm | 202.69 mm | 493.62 mm |
Resolution on the object
| Field of view | Sampling density | Object pixel | Minimum defect (5 px) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118.24 mm | 24.48 px/mm | 40.85 µm/px | 0.2042 mm |
| 202.69 mm | 12.24 px/mm | 81.7 µm/px | 0.4085 mm |
Depth of field and motion
| Field of view | Depth of field | Exposure limit (1 px blur) |
|---|---|---|
| 118.24 mm | 8.39 mm at f/4 | 81.7 µs at 500 mm/s |
| 202.69 mm | 32.26 mm at f/4 | 81.7 µs at 1000 mm/s |
Data stream by interface
| Confirmed mode | Passport condition | Interface | Raw stream per camera |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2448 × 2048 px · 60 fps · BayerRG8 | 47 mono / 60 color fps | USB3 | 2.406 Gbit/s |
Compatible lenses and cables
| Type | Model | What was checked |
|---|---|---|
| Lens | MVL-KF1228M-12MP | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-KF1628M-12MP | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-KF1628M-12MPE | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-MF1228M-10MPE | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Lens | MVL-MF1228M-8MP | Mount, sensor coverage and the optical task of the scenario |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-5m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-7m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-10m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
| Cable | MV-ACU3-MBMs(down)-AM-SF-15m | Data role, interface family, connector path and 5 m length |
How these figures were calculated
- Assumption: Thin-lens approximation; working distance is measured from the principal plane.
- Assumption: The primary optical calculation uses the sensor width and field-of-view width.
- Assumption: The standard focal length is selected downward and its actual field of view is checked.
- Assumption: Object-space resolution is calculated independently for each requested axis.
- Assumption: Motion speed is constant along the selected motion axis.
- Assumption: Depth of field uses a two-pixel circle of confusion.
- Assumption: Stream bandwidth uses the confirmed wire bits per pixel before protocol overhead.
- Assumption: A selected camera is checked only against its passport interface profile.
- Warning: The passport frame rate is tied to the stated mode conditions.
Engineering tools
Configure a kit · Check interface · Calculate optics for this camera
Selection and applications
Color verification of moving components. Label and assembly inspection at 2448 × 2048. Triggered color capture at 60 fps.
Minimum kit: MV-CA050-12UC, a 2/3-inch C-mount lens, a USB 3.0 cable, and a 9 V DC to 24 V DC supply make up the minimum imaging setup.
Nearby in the range: MV-CA050-12UM — Prefer it for monochrome IMX264 imaging at 47 fps.; MV-CB050-60UC-C-F — Prefer it for 2448 × 2048 color acquisition at 80 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 lens and image-circle geometry is needed by MV-CA050-12UC?
The lens connection is C-mount and the Sony IMX264 sensor is 2/3 inch. Select a C-mount lens covering that image format and capable of resolving 2448 × 2048 pixels with a 3.45 µm pixel pitch.
Which power input is specified for this color camera?
MV-CA050-12UC accepts a supply range of 9 V DC to 24 V DC. The power-consumption entry gives 3.3 W for color and 2.9 W for mono. The 6-pin P7 connection provides one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O.
Why are both 47 fps and 60 fps stated for MV-CA050-12UC?
The documented maximum frame-rate entry distinguishes output variants: 47 fps for mono and 60 fps for color. MV-CA050-12UC is the color model, so the 60 fps color figure is the relevant maximum for its primary output.
What I/O is available for a triggered color inspection?
The P7 connector provides one opto-isolated input, one opto-isolated output and one bidirectional non-isolated I/O. These lines allow a machine sensor, camera exposure and illumination event to be coordinated.
When should the mono MV-CA050-12UM be selected instead?
Select MV-CA050-12UM when the result is based on monochrome intensity or geometry rather than color. It uses the same Sony IMX264, 2/3-inch format and 2448 × 2048 resolution, with a listed 47 fps.