HIKROBOT MV-CH120-10UM(TK) — Area Scan Cameras
12 MP, Sony IMX304, USB3.0, Mono, 23.1 fps, 128 GB memory

The MV-CH120-10UM(TK) stands apart within the 12 MP CH family through its 128 GB onboard memory, combined with a USB 3.0 monochrome design. Its 1.1″ Sony® IMX304 global shutter CMOS sensor delivers 4096 × 3000 frames at 23.1 fps; alongside 40.2 dB SNR, a 72.2 dB dynamic range and a 0–20 dB gain span preserve detail in scenes that mix bright and dark regions. UltraShort exposure down to 1 μs freezes moving objects sharply.
Data travels over USB 3.0 with USB 2.0 compatibility, and the 128 GB onboard memory lets images be held on the camera before transfer to the host. A 6-pin Hirose connector carries the 12 VDC supply together with an opto-isolated input (Line 0), an opto-isolated output (Line 1) and a bi-directional non-isolated line (Line 2); on USB 3.0 bus power the typical draw is 3.5 W. The 44 × 29 × 59 mm, roughly 100 g housing is rated IP30, works from 0 °C to 50 °C and complies with USB 3.0 Vision and GenICam.
Specifications
| CH Series — High Resolution | |
|---|---|
| Model | MV-CH120-10UM(TK) |
| Electrical feature | |
| Data interface | USB3.0, compatible with USB2.0, 128 GB Onboard Memory |
| Digital I/O | 6-pin Hirose connector provides power and I/O, including opto-isolated input × 1 (Line 0), opto-isolated output × 1(Line 1), and bi-directional non-isolated I/O × 1 (Line 2) |
| Power supply | 12 VDC, supports USB3.0 power supply |
| Power consumption | Typ. 3.5 W@5 VDC (USB3.0 provides power supply) |
| Mechanical | |
| Lens mount | C-Mount |
| Dimension | 44 mm × 29 mm × 59 mm (1.7″ × 1.1″ × 2.3″) |
| Weight | Approx. 100 g (0.2 lb.) |
| Ingress protection | IP30 (under proper lens installation and wiring) |
| Temperature | Working 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 |
| General | |
| Client software | MVS or third-party software meeting with USB 3.0 Vision Protocol |
| Operating system | 32/64-bit Windows XP/7/10, 32/64-bit Linux and 64-bit MacOS |
| Compatibility | USB 3.0 Vision, GenlCam |
| Certification | CE, RoHS, KC |
| Model | |
| Product name | 12 MP 1.1″ CMOS USB3.0 Area Scan Camera |
| Camera | |
| Sensor type | CMOS, global shutter |
| Sensor model | Sony® IMX304 |
| Pixel size | 3.45 μm × 3.45 μm |
| Sensor size | 1.1” |
| Resolution | 4096 × 3000 |
| Max. frame rate | 23.1 fps @4096 × 3000 |
| Dynamic range | 72.2 dB |
| SNR | 40.2 dB |
| Gain | 0 dB to 20 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 | Mono |
| Pixel format | Mono 8/10/10p/12/12p |
| Binning | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 4 × 4 |
| Decimation | Supports 1 × 1, 2 × 2, 4 × 4 |
| Reverse image | Supports horizontal and vertical reverse image output |
| Image buffer | 128 MB |
| HIKROBOT part no. | GW_000330 |
| Status | Available |
Key features
- Supports LSC, Sequencer, passive transmission, Super Bayer, Super Palette, etc.
- Compact design with mounting holes on panels for flexible mounting from 4 sides.
- Supports hardware trigger, software trigger, free run, etc.
- Compatible with USB3 Vision Protocol, GenICam Standard, and the third-party software based on these protocol and standard.
Where it is used
Onboard memory comes into its own where the host cannot absorb the stream in real time or the camera has to capture on its own: high-resolution burst recording, documentation of intermittent processes, and accumulating images for later offline analysis. The 72.2 dB dynamic range holds contrast in difficult lighting, such as around weld seams or on matte markings against bright metal. Twelve-megapixel mono output at 23.1 fps suits measurement and surface defect analysis where per-frame quality matters more than throughput.
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.
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