HIKROBOT MV-CS016-10UC V5 — Area Scan Cameras
1.6 MP, Sony IMX273, USB3.0, Color, 249.1 fps

Power and 249.1 color frames per second over a single USB3.0 cable: that is the MV-CS016-10UC V5 in one line. This V5 release of the 1.6 MP color USB3.0 camera in the CS series is listed with a typical draw of 1.7 W at 5 VDC and an external supply range of 9–24 VDC. Its Sony® IMX273 global shutter CMOS (1/2.9-inch, 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm, 1440 × 1080) operates at 39.8 dB SNR, 70.8 dB dynamic range and 0–17 dB gain, with exposure from 1–14 μs in UltraShort mode and 15 μs to 10 s in standard mode.
Color output can be selected as Bayer RG 8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed, YUV422Packed, YUV422_YUYV_Packed, RGB 8 or BGR 8, and Mono 8 is also available. The 6-pin P7 connector brings external power and the I/O lines together (opto-isolated input Line 0, opto-isolated output Line 1, bi-directional Line 2); triggering is hardware, software or free-run, and USB2.0 compatibility is retained. Sequencer, contrast ratio, white balance and gamma are processed in-camera; the 29 × 29 × 30 mm, roughly 80 g body mounts from four sides, stores from -30 °C to 80 °C and complies with USB3.0 Vision / GenICam.
Specifications
| CS Series — Small & Medium Resolution | |
|---|---|
| Model | MV-CS016-10UC V5 |
| Performance | |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX273 |
| Pixel size | 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9″ |
| Resolution | 1440 × 1080 |
| Max. frame rate | 249.1 fps @ 1440 × 1080 Bayer RG 8 |
| Dynamic range | 70.8 dB |
| SNR | 39.8 dB |
| Gain | 0 dB to 17 dB |
| Exposure time | UltraShort exposure mode: 1 μs to 14 μs Standard exposure mode: 15 μs to 10 sec |
| Exposure mode | Off/Once/Continuous exposure mode |
| Mono/color | Color |
| Pixel format | Mono 8 Bayer RG 8/10/10Packed/12/12Packed YUV422Packed, YUV422_YUYV_Packed RGB 8, BGR 8 |
| Binning | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2 |
| Decimation | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2 |
| Reverse image | Supports horizontal and vertical reverse image output |
| Electrical feature | |
| 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). |
| Power supply | 9 VDC to 24 VDC, supports USB3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption | Typ. 1.7 W @ 5 VDC (USB3.0 provides power supply) |
| Mechanical | |
| Lens mount | C-mount |
| Dimension | 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm (1.1″ × 1.1″ × 1.2″) |
| Weight | Approx. 80 g (0.18 lb.) |
| Ingress protection | IP40 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Temperature | Working 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) |
| General | |
| Client software | MVS or third-party software meeting with USB3.0 Vision Protocol |
| Operating system | 32/64-bit Windows 7/10, 64-bit Windows 11, and 32/64-bit Linux |
| Compatibility | USB3.0 Vision, GenlCam |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| EMVA data(typical) | |
| Quantum efficiency | 55.68 % |
| Dark noise | 2.1 e- @ 12 bit |
| Saturation capacity | 9.5 ke- |
| HIKROBOT part no. | SM000104084 |
| Status | Available |
Key features
- Adopts brand new design to reduce power consumption.
- Supports sequencer, contrast ratio, white balance, Gamma correction, etc.
- Supports hardware trigger, software trigger, and free run.
- Compact design with mounting holes on panels for flexible mounting from 4 sides.
- Compatible with USB3.0 Vision Protocol, GenICam Standard, and the third-party software based on the protocol and standard.
Where it is used
The modest power requirement stands out in multi-angle inspection cells where several color cameras share one USB hub and in enclosed, heat-sensitive cabinets. Color at 249.1 fps suits cap and seal color checks on fast lines, colored-wire sequence verification and component color-code reading on printed circuit boards. With exposure down to 1 μs, color information is captured without smear even on bright, fast-moving surfaces.
Suitability depends on working distance, field of view, target characteristics and positioning. Selection is assessed on a per-project basis.
Is this camera right for your application?
Let us determine resolution, interface, lens and illumination together, based on your application. FST is HIKROBOT’s distributor in Türkiye; product selection, commissioning and after-sales support all come from one source.
The data herein may vary based on the environment, objects and other various factors, and HIKROBOT shall not assume the consequences arising therefrom.
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