HIKROBOT MV-CU020-90UC — Area Scan Cameras

The USB3.0-based MV-CU020-90UC reads the same 1/1.7-inch global-shutter GMAX4002 CMOS sensor at up to 150.2 fps at 2048 × 1200, making speed its defining trait in the 2 MP class of the cost-effective CU series. Image quality rests on the 4 μm × 4 μm pixel, 40.8 dB SNR and 66.9 dB dynamic range. With exposure times down to 4 μs and a global shutter, it captures rapid motion crisply.

The USB3.0 port is backward compatible with USB2.0 and can power the camera directly (typ. 2.2 W at 5 VDC), with a 9–24 VDC external supply as an alternative. Triggering and I/O run through the 6-pin P7 connector: an opto-isolated input (Line 0), an opto-isolated output (Line 1) and a bi-directional non-isolated line (Line 2). The short 29 mm × 29 mm × 30 mm C-mount body weighs roughly 80 g; USB3 Vision and GenICam compliance gives access to standards-based third-party software, and ROI, mirrored output and gain/exposure control are handled in software.

Specifications

Key features

• Adopts optimized hardware design and low-power design with stable performance.
• Supports auto or manual adjustment of gain, exposure time, manual adjustment of LUT, and Gamma correction, etc.
• Supports customized ROI, horizontal and vertical reverse image output.
• Adopts compact design for flexible installation.
• Compatible with USB3 Vision Protocol, GenICam Standard, and third-party software based on the protocol and standard.

Where it is used

The 150.2 fps ceiling suits color presence/position confirmation on fast filling and labeling lines, color classification of parts passing at speed, and snapshot capture on indexing assembly stations. Bus power makes it a natural choice for benchtop test rigs sitting next to a compact PC or embedded controller with no extra adapter. It is best placed in single-station cells where a short cable run is sufficient.

Suitability depends on working distance, field of view, target characteristics and positioning. Selection is assessed on a per-project basis.