HIKROBOT MV-SC2004EM-12S-WBN — Smart Cameras & Vision Sensors

The HIKROBOT MV-SC2004EM-12S-WBN is a monochrome imaging model in the SC2000E series of vision sensors. Its 1/2.9″ optical format, global shutter CMOS sensor with 6.9 µm × 6.9 µm pixels delivers 704 × 540 resolution at up to 60 fps. Gain is adjustable from 0 dB to 15 dB and exposure time from 16 µs to 1 s, supporting clear imaging both in low light and with fast-moving objects. Images are output in Mono 8 pixel format. The unit ships with a 12.4 mm, M12-mount manual-focus lens and a white light source; its compact 46 mm × 57.6 mm × 25 mm body weighs approximately 220 g. An IP65 protection rating and a 0 °C to 50 °C operating range make it suitable for industrial environments, and it carries CE and KC certification.

The camera runs blob analysis, edge/pattern recognition and OCR as its core vision tools, with memory for up to 8 programs and 40 modules that makes it easy to manage several product types on one unit. Compared with the 8 mm variant, the 12.4 mm focal length narrows the field of view and extends the working distance, striking a mid-range balance in the series that suits stations where the camera sits farther from the target but fine detail still matters. It links to PLC/SCADA systems over RS-232, TCP, UDP, FTP, PROFINET, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, FINS, MELSEC/SLMP and Keyence KV via a 100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet interface. With an integrated white light source, 46 × 57.6 × 25 mm dimensions, roughly 220 g weight and IP65 protection, it is built for industrial environments.

Specifications

Key features

• Embedded hardware platform. Adopts an embedded hardware platform for high-speed image processing.
• Built-in positioning and measurement algorithms. Built-in algorithms for counting, presence/absence detection, measurement and recognition.
• Rich I/O interfaces. Provides multiple I/O interfaces for input and output signals.
• Multiple status indicators. Multiple indicator lights for displaying device status.
• Integrated illumination. Adopts a light source to ensure uniform brightness across the illuminated area.
• Multi-protocol communication. Supports multiple communication protocols, including RS-232, TCP, UDP, FTP, PROFINET, Modbus, EtherNet/IP and other modes.

Where it is used

The 12.4 mm mid-range focal length fits stations that need a moderate working distance between camera and target, balancing field of view against fine detail resolution — suited to tasks such as part-orientation checks on an assembly line, presence or position inspection of medium-sized components, or installations inside an enclosure where the camera can be neither mounted directly on the part nor placed far away. This balance makes it a practical default choice for general-purpose inspection stations that do not demand an extreme wide or narrow angle.

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